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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
FIRST CENSUS BULLETIN
Growing POpul alton of DISTRICT OF
Columbia All Bulletins to be or Ac-
curate Figures.

Washoington, July 14.-The census
office issued its first bulletin today
giving the population of the District
of Colubbia at 27S,716. This is an in
crease since the last census of 1926 or
209S per cent.
In announcing the result of the can
vass of the city of Washington, the
director of the census desires to state
that the policy heretofore pursued of
making a preliminary or rough count,
based on a hurried computation OF
names on the population schedules,
will be abandoned. 1t is the purpose
of the officials of the bureau TO give
out figures of cities predicated entire
ly upon data ascertained through the
medium of the tabulating machines.
The population of the more import
ant cities will will be announced in
advance of the figures of states
and territories. Unless all plans fail,
it is confidently expected that the Of
fetal count of the population of the
United States will be given to the
public on or about the 1st of Decem-
her, 1900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
AMERICAN ATHLETES
Winners I'm the Contests at the Paris
Exposition.

Paris, July 1.-THE American ath-
letes, fresh from their victories in Lon
don, won the only two events decided
today and secured leading places in
all the trials which took place on the
opening of the worlds amateur cham
plonships, held under the auspices of
the exposition. The attendance was
meager, but one thousand persons be-
ing present, mostly Americans.
The Americans started by winning
the hrst heat in the 10 metres hurdles
and places in the other two heats
which they converted into a complet..
victory in the final heat. kraenzelen.
or pennsylvania. winning first: Nc
Claln, or Michigan, second, and Molo-
ney, of Chicago, third place
This they followed up by winning
nrst and second places in the 100 me-
tres nat race, and they would have
peen hrst, second and third, but for
an accident to Duffy, OF Georgetown.
VINO won his heat quite handily, an
Wen as the semf-final. only to have n
tendon of his leg give way while lead
ing IN the final heat. when half of the
distance from the tape. Jarvis. OF
princeton. won the event. The Ameri-
cans then Won two heats out of three
IN the 800 metres fiat race all three
meats in the 400 metres fiat race ana
Doth heats in the 400 metres hurdle
race.
Ihey also have three out of the five
men who have qualified for the final
IN the broad jump, and three in lead
ing places out Of the five qualifying
Tor the final in the shot putting con-
test, while Sheldon will represent the
United States in the remaining event.
the distance throwing. which. judging
from today's performances, is likely to
De the only event which the Americans
VIII IAN TO carry on, out OF eight events
in which they started today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Death of Senator Gear.

Washington, July IA. - United
States Senator John Henry Gear, of
Burlington, Iowa, died at 4:30 a. m.
to-day of heart failure in his apart
ments at the Portland in this city.
While Senator Gear had been in ill
health for year or more, death came
to him entirely unexpectedly. He was
in excellent spirits last night and made
some engagements with some political
friends for to-day.
Shortly before 9 o'clock last evening,
accompanied by Mrs. Gear, he went
out driving with Secretary Wilson, of
the agricultural department. They
returned about 10 o'clock and the Sen
ator retired an hour later in his usual
health.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Anxious to Serve In China

Washington, July H.-Applications
continue to come 10 the war depart
ment from persons who are anxious TO
serve in the army during a campaign
in China. To-day's mail brought one
letter from Secretary Curley, d the
national rough ii6er military encamp-
ment, dated at Shenandoah, COLORADO,
Offering to raise a company Of one
thousand men or more.
Adjutant General Corbin in reply
has informed the writer that the ex-
ecutive has no authority TO accept
more organizations than are now In
service, still the men desiring China
service may be enlisted individually
by the army recruiting officers in the
principal cities. The men can select
their regiments.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
CBy Associated Press1

Brooklyn, July 1.-THE New Yorks
under the management of George
Davis, played another fast game, sup
porting MERGERS fine pitching fault
1essly. Attendance 4,54z.
The Score r II E
New York. 100000 10000 6 0
Brooklyn =. 10000 0 0 0-1 10 2
Batteries: Mercer and Bowerman;
Kennedy and MGuire. Umpire, Swart-
wood. Time 1:47.
Philadelphia, July 14.-Philadelphia
won to-day's game from Boston on a
three base hit by Flick, followed by a
double by Douglas. Attendance 1884.
The Score r H E
Boston -. Oo0 10000 o 1
PhiIa ..... 90 900 10x-1 5
Batteries: Dinnen and Sullivan;
Fraze rand Douglas. Umpire. Emslie.
Time 1:35.
Cincinnati, July 14-Young was in
good form and the locals had a narrow
escape from a shut out. Attendance
$780,
The Score r H E
Cincinnati :. 90 5000 00o1-1 6 !
st. Louis 80. 0 o 1 % 10 o
Batteries: Scott, Newton and Peitz;
Young, Robinson and Criger. Umpire
Terry Time 2:16.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Minister wu Becomes Indiscreet.

Washington, July IA rumor is
afloat this morning to the effect that
certain interviews attributed to the
Chinese minister here, Mr.. Wu, had
attracted official attention and might
be made the subject Of representations
to him by the state department It is
understood however that nothing has
yet been done in that direction and
It is possible that the particular inter-
views may be ignored officially in view
Of the realization on the part OF the
officials that the minister is under
high nervous tension
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

A gentleman recently cured Of dys-
pepsia gave the following appropriate
rendering Of Burns famous blessing:
Some have meat and cannot eat. and
some have none that want 1t; but We
have meat and we can eat. .Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure be thanked" This pre-
paration win digest what you eat. II
instantly relieves and radically cures
indigestion and all stomach disorders.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

The law holds both maker and circn-
1ator Of a counterfeit equally guilty..
The dealer who sells you q dangerous
counterfeit Of DeWItt's witch Haze
Salve risks your life to make ntue
larHer profit. You can NOT uuss LII
inal witch Hazel Salve a well known
cure for piles and all skin disease See
that your deaer gives you DeWitrs
Salye. R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

fers greatly from the different kinds Of
water he il compelled to drink, and
nothing is so likely to bring on an at
tack Of diarrhoea. Perry Davis Pain
killer is the only safe, quick and sure
cure for it, cramps and cholera NOR
bus. Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer, Perry Davis, Price 25c
and soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
The Saale FIoated

New York, July 1.-THE North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Saale was foated
today out of the mud cradle which
Surronded her. Fifty-Six bodies have
been recovered from the Saale.
The wrecking companies have begun
20 float the Bremen. Most OF the cargo
has been taken out and as all the big
pumps are ready for use, il Is expected
that the ship will be pumped out with
in the next forty-eight hours.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Republican Headquarters

New York, July 1.-THE republican
national committee will open its head
quarters in the Metropolitan Life
building, No. 1 Madison Square, June
18th. Headquarters will be in charge
OF the same men who directed the east
ern fight four years ago, with the ex-
ception Of Senator Quay, of Pennsyl-
vania, and the addition of Franklin
Murphy, of New Jersey.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

For burns injuries piles and skin
diseases use DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is original. Counterfeits
may be offered. Use only DeWitts.
r. R Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Charlotte 9, Wilmington 0.
Raleigh 6, Tarboro 1.
CBy Associated Press.)

Raleigh, July 14.-Raleigh sharply
outplayed Tarboro to-day, making five
runs in one inning. The finest catch
ever made here was the one handed
running one by Burbank, of Raleigh,
in centre field. Tarboro made two very
costly errors.
The score r H E
Raleigh -. ...........-..... 6 2 3
1dTDOTO D
Batteries-Quick and Manners; Voor-
heeS and Radcliffe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

DeWitts Little Early Risers are ia
nous little pills for liver and bowed
troubles. Never gripe. r R Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
THE NATIONAL GAME

Ralei IN outplav> TarborO-Some Close
Sationa! League Games
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
STILL IN SUSPENSE
WITH LITTLE HOPE OF ANY GOOD
NEWS FROM PEKIN
MURDER OF THE FOREIGNERS.

Conviction of the Truth of Their Ter
r1oie Fate Becomes More Posi- tive
Repeated Rumors of the Massacre
Continue to be Recefved-The Only
Ray of Hope Is Based on No Mention
or the Massacre in a Recent Cable
gram from Remey-A Report From
Kempff.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

Durham at Wilmington and Raleigh
at Statesville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

New York 0, Brooklyn 1.
Philadelphia 1, Boston 0.
Cincinnati l, st. Louis 4.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
GAMES TOMORROW.

hees and Radcliffe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
A TYPICAL CROWD OF CHIN AMEN OF THE BOXER CLASS.
the Atlantic coast districts the crop ha:

the Atlantic coast districts the crop has
made good progress, but is beginning to
need rain in the Middle Atlantic States.
The general absence of rain has been
favorable to thrashing winter wheat
which is nearing completion in nearly all
districts. Spring wheat harvest is near
ly finished over TIE southern portion of
the spring wheat region, where some
thrashing has been done, and is well adj
vanced in the northern portion. Portions
of the Dakotas and Minnesota received
heavy rains during the past week. In
South Dakota late spring wheat expert
enced trying temperature conditions, and
larger part of the crop is being cut for
fodder than was anticipated.
Over the northern portion of the central
and western districts of the cotton belt
the condition of cotton has improved, and
while an Improvement is reported from
the Carolinas, the general condition of
the crop in Georgia. Florida, and Louisi-
ana Is less promising. complaints of rust,
shedding, and premature opening being
numerous. The tobacco crop has made
favorable advancement, and its condition
is generally promising. although needing
rain in Virginia. Some cutting has been
done in Ohio, and cutting will soon begin
in Indiana.
The week has been favorable for com
pletion Of the cat harvest and thrashing.
the reports indicating good yields gener-
ally, especially in the State of the Ohio
vale.
Flowing for fall seeding has made IA
vorable progress, except in Missouri.
where the ground is too dry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
ULTIMATUM TO CHINA
AN EMPHATIC CABLE TO PEkiN
FROM WASHINGTON.
Conger Message Results in 0nick Ac-
ton by United states ofieials-Be-
lief in Washington that the Country
Is Near War with China.

Not only have imperial troops again at
tackled the international representatives
at Pekin, but the Chinese government IS
reported as actually conniying to bring
about their assassination. These facts
were presented in the official cipher dis
patch received by the State Department
from Minister Conger. The message was
telephoned to the President at Canton.
Though the authorities have had every
reas1.. :" believe that the Chinese gov
eminent is responsible for lie present
conditions Of affairs that prevail, it has
apparently believed the polite fiction that
mob was in control in Pekin and that
the imperial government was unable to
regain control. Minister Conger's latest
dispatch entirely dissipates any such be-
lief. He states that the Chinese govern
ment insisting upon our leaving Pekin.
which would be certain DEATH" and then
that rifle firing upon us daily by impe
rial troops" Taken in conjunction with
previous information received by the
authorities, there can be no longer any
doubt that the Chinese government is
directly responsible for the existing situ-
alton.
Taking everything into consideration,
this message of Minister Conger contains
more information in regard to the situa
ton in Pekin, and the condition of the
American citizens there, as well as the
views of the Minister, than any message
received from him since regular com
munication was shut off
Acting Secretary Adee, VIII mad been
called to the department communicated
with Secretary Root. ir .orming him that
a dispatch from Minister Conger had
been received, and by an appointment
met that official at the White House.
Before Secretary Root reached the White
House the message from Minister Conger
had been teleplioned to the President
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
WILL USE souTHERN PORTS.
Plan TO Ship Wheat to Europe by a
New Route.


Representatives Of gulf grain shippers
at Kansas City have begun preliminary
arrangements for the shipment to Eu-
rope through southern ports Of Kansas,
Oklahoma and Indian Territory wheat.
A committee from the Boards Of Trade
of New Orleans and Galveston, accom-
panied by the otett@ Grain Inspectors Of
Louisiana and Texas. mas up the party,
which later conferred with tn, Grain In
spectors of Missc, ri and Kansas. The
conference will adopl a standard of graf
ing the new wheat and the movement
viii begin as soon as the classification
has been decided upon. George :. STRAIT
ton, of New Orleans and Hamburg,
member Of the party, said: tThe crop
Of Kansas, Oklahoma and the Indian
Territory is particularly heavy this year,
and the quality of the wheat is particu-
larly tine. The crop in other sections of
the country is poor and exporters are
anxious to get hold of the Kansas crop.
This demand viii make a good price.
1t will create an immense amount of
business in Kansas City as well as in the
Southern ports and the result will be OF
great benefit to both"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Catt,e. common to prime,
$500 to $3.50; hogs. shipping grades,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, fair to choice. $500
to $3.50; wheat No. : red, &c to TSc;
corn, No. >, BE to 3Sc: oats. No. >. pic
to PC; rye, No. y. 4Sc to Acc; butter,
choice creamery. lTc to 19c; eggs. fresh,
DC to he; potatoes, 29c TO 34c per bushel
dinnapolis-Cattle. shipping $500 to
$50; hogs, choice light, $500 to $5.45;
sheep. common to prime. $500 to 81 %;
wheat, No, ., 7Ic to 75c; corn, No. .
white, 4lc to i2c; oats. No. . white,
PIC TO PC.
ST. Louis Cattle. 1928 to $3.50: hogs,
$500 to $3.50, sheep. $500 10 S4.45;
wheat, No. ,, T2e to 73c; corn Nc. =
yellow, see to SIC; oats, No. ;, 20c to
dc; rye, No >, Ole TO 52c.
Cincinnati Cattle. S.}.OO to $40; hogs
$500 70 $5.45; sheep. 500 TO S421;
wheat, No. ,, 76c TO TIc: corn. No. >
mixed. 4oe to Ale; oats, No mixed, 23c
to Poe: rye, No. >, soc to soc
Detroit-Cattie. $2.50 70 $50; hogs,
$500 to $5.40; sheep, $500 TO $40;
wheat No >. use to T9c, corn. No =
yellow, Ale 10 42c; oats. No. = white, poe
to 2Ic; re, 32c TO 5Sc
Taiedi-W ieay, Ne > mixed. a-e to
'Se; corn, NJ. mixed 39c to ace; oats,
No. mixed, e2c to 23c: rye. No >. SOC
to ole; clover seed. prime. $5.05 TO $40.
M'lwaukec--Wh No. northel 4.
I4c to Toe: corn, No. 3. 30c to 40c; oats
No. = white, 24c to 2ac: rye. No. /. SOC
to sic; barley $6@AS. 47c TO 4Sc: pork.
mess. $1l.O0 Q $ll.TU.
Runaio-I.ttie. choice shipping steers.
$500 to $3.50; hogs, fails to prime, $500
to So.Goa sieen, fair 10 choice, S3225 to
S4.fo; LAMBS, common to extra. $4.O0 TO
S5.00.
New fork--Cattle. S3.25 to $5.T5; hogs.
$500 = $3.50; sheep. $500 TO $500;
wheat No. red, 7yc to soc: corn. No. -,
44c . 45c; oats, No. = white, 3Sc TO 29c:
butter, creamery, lie to 20e; eggs. west.
ern. 15e 10 l7c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
CHARLES A. TowNE wlTHDRAws
Declines Vice Presidential Nominal
ton rendered by Populists.


ton rendered by Populists.
Charles A. Towne has formally with
drawn from the Populist national ticket.
In a letter to the Notification Committee
lac declines the nomination for Vice Pres
itlent saying in part:
Everybody knows that either Mr.
Stevenson or Mr.. Roosevelt is TO be the
next Vice President of the United States
| am expected TO take a laborious part
in the campaign. | shall. of course, ad-
vocate the election of Bryan and Steven
son. The Democratic convention. before
which was candidate. nominated
Bryan and Stevenson. The silver Re
publican party. of which organization
was the official head for nearly four
years, has nominated Bryan and Steven
son. In what light should / appear be-
fore the American people if, while advo-
eating the election of one ticket / should
be going through the form of running on
another? Nobody in the United States
would think had the slightest c'.ance of
being elected. and nobody wo;tld believe
that | considered myself seriously as a
candidate unless at the same time he be-
lieved me to be absolutely lacking in com
mon sense
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
ALAsKAs GOLD BRINGS JOY.
Nebraska Couple, Parted by Adversary
United by klondike Strike.

CnItEu by hIOnuikc Eirlhc'
Thirteen years ago George II. Cutter
and Miss Anna G. Hansen, both members
Of prominent families, were married at
the home OF the brides parents not iaf
from Greenwood. Neb. Cutler is the son
Of ex-Sheriff Cutler, who gave his son
slnail farm as a wedding present. Al
versity, however. overlook the young
couple and ii became necessary to mort
gage the farm and the struggle to HIT
the mortgage seemed to be more than
Cutler could stand. In 1898 he scfaped
together all the money he could ana
started for the Klondike. From the Tune
be left the confines of the United Statef
no further tidings came from him. hlI
wife came to the conclusion that ne had
died OF disease or accident in the wilds
Of tle Yukon country. Meantime Mrs.
Cutler made heroic efforts to hold the
farm. but it began TO look as though she
would soon lose her home. AS last
resort her attorney advised her to sue Tor
a divorce on the ground of desertion and
ask the court to give her the farm Us all
mony Finally the distressed woman per-
mitted the attorney to tile the suit for d.
voree. The decree was granted only
rev weeks ago, and a few days atter
Mrs. Cutler received a letter from her
husband dated at Cape Nome telling her
that ne had struck it rich in the placer
diggings and had saved up $3S,0OO in
gold. He said he was coming back to
her She at once wrote him the whole
story. The truant husband replied and
asked her If she still loved him and would
be willing to marry him again. Mrs.
Cutler lost no time in answering the let
ter favorably. They arranged to meet
at st. Paul. where they were married,
and with their sons left for Seattlc ~
spend the coming winter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
WHEAT CROP SHORT.


ncsota and the BaRotas.
The yield Of wheat in Minnesota and
the Da&otas is now very accurately
known. The fields have been gone over
and Inspected carefully Wutil almost ev-
cry field in tho Northwest has been rated
The government report for loJ1 placed
the yield of whea. ia Minnesota and the
Dakotas p: =. 10; $40 bushels In cont
parisoI w.is. I'll. season Of 1899, taking
the reports Of about 400 correspondents
of all classes. the present years acreage
shows scarcely any change over the pre-
viou> year ar the heginainc of the season.
The reports of correspondents. Of eleNa-
tor men. of farmers anu Of experts. in no
instance eoucede more than half a crop
tor Minnesota. The reports from North
Dakota are more positive II Is claimed
that half of the wheat acreage Was total
Is destroyed ana that the remaining hale
was damaged ~ per cent. South Dakota
appears To have Jared better than her
sister States. with favorable condi-
lions we viii have ~ per cent ot an aver
age crop" say tae best authorities. II Is
ds red that there WI lie shortage in
The wheat crop Of the three States Of &, +
S62.a5l bushels.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
SELL STOLEN LOGS.
PLUMBER FROM MINNESOTA
TAKEN TO LA CROSSE.
Organized Gang of Thieves Hofds Poo
pie to Silence by Threats of Violence
ana Death-one st. Louis Bnsiness
Man shot by Another.

1t has been discovered that a party Of
twenty-five men from Lacrosse, who
make log-stealing a profession, had at
tackled the raft Of j. w. Van SAINT,
which was tied at Dresbach, Mimi, and
removed several hundrcd logs from it
which are valued at 81 go or more. The
men went up in sixteen skiffs and over
powered the Waterman. After taking the
logs they went to Lacrosse with them
and sold them TO a local lumberman. De
tectives are working on the case. Log
stealing is profession of which little Is
known or heard The thieves nave
protective association, and all members
are pledged to utmost secrecy. Men who
are in a position to know about their
movements, such as bridge engineers,
never tell ON them, as they know it
D.eans death. or at least great personal
violence. During the last twenty years
S, 100000 worth Of i0gs have been stolen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-08-15
LARGE CORN CROP EXPECTED.
More Cotton and spring Wheat than
Expec.~{'-a ppies Promise Big.

More Cotton and spring Wheat than
Expec. "a pples Promise Big.
Bradstreet's says: Trade conditions
still favor the buyer. General fall de-
mand, though fair in view of midsummer
conditions, is still below expectations and
below year ago. Bank elearings are
at the lowest for two years past, and
failures are slightly more numerous,
though no marked tendencies are per
eeptible. On the other hand, gross rail-
way earnings hold the percentage of gain
previously shown. aud where prices are
made low enough to satisfy buyers
heavy business is uncovered and readily
booked. pointing to demand being still
present and awaiting disposal The crop
tuation as a whole is better, the out
lo2k ms to corn is for 100000, 900
bushel crop. Spring wheat is turning out
better in quality and quantity II n ex-
pected, and there has been an unques-
tionable improvement IN cotton crop con-
ditions. The yield Of apples will be the
largest for many years. and fruits gen
orally are Yielding literally and com
handing good nrires