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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
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MIR. BRYAN's ACCEPTANCE.

Mr.. Bryan's recent elaborate and
able speech on trusts should be gen.
orally read 1t is loaded with facts
and argument It is a clincher. His
letter Of acceptance to the democratic
national committee, should also be
read by all truth-seekers and know
1edge-inquirers. The truth is his
speeches every day. reported in outline,
are well worthy OF careful reading.
Take his reply to that leprous dema-
gogue Hanna, as given In brief in yes
terday's Messenger, and see how COM
pletely he fioored that political pirate
and ignoramus. He squarely denies
that there are any trusts, and yet the
simpleton gives himself the lie direct
by charging that Senator Jones, of
Arkansas, chairman of the democratic
national committee, is a member Of a
trust. Hanna has not yet mastered
the "fine art OF lying, which consists
il being consistent as we'll as sharp in
the lying.
In Mr.. Bryan's letter Of acceptance
referring to the paramount issue of
the democracy for 1900, he says in his
usual forceful, lucid manner: "Wheth-
er we we shall adhere to or abandon
those ideas of government which have
distinguished this nation from other
nations. is a question the settlement OF
which cannot be delayed. No other
question can approach 1t in import
ance, no other question demands SUCH
immediate consideration. When
the doctrine that the people are the
only source of power Is made secure
from further attack, We can safely
proceed to the settlement of the num-
erous questions which involve the do
nestle and economic welfare Of u
citizens"
Concerning the ravenOuS, Unsuitable
trust he arraignes the republican party
and sets forth his own patriotic and
manly purpose in dealing with them
if he should be elected president. He
says: 1.-The appalling growth of COM
binations in restraint of trade during
the present administration proves con-
clusively that the republican party
lacks either the desire or the ability
to deal with the question effectively"
He promises, if elected president, Ito
select an attorney general who will,
without fear or favor, enforce existing
law. 1 SHALL" he adds, recommend
such additional legislation as may be
necessary to dissolve every private
MONOPOLY which does business outside
the state OF its origin" He condemns
the Dingley tariff act, because under
its operation trusts can plumber the
people OF the United States while they
successfully compete in foreign mar
kets with manufacturers OF other
tries" Mr.. Bryan declares that the
democratic party makes no war upon
honestly acquired wealth, neither does
il seek to embarrass corporations en-
Gagged in legitimate business" 1T
does protest. however, against cor
porations entering politics and attempt
ing to assume control Of the instru-
mentaIities of government"
1t really looks that every true Amer
lean citizen with a fair share of
of right and honesty can Endorse all
that. Read his entire paper, and 1t
will pay you. 1t has the distinct quail
tiles of sincerity, truthfulness and
ability.
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HOME FOLKS.

Raleigh has some well equipped,
able lawyers. Marion Butler an
|nounces that he will practice law and
reside there. He is a recent lawyer
without much law or clients as yet, we
suppose. He says he will vote for
Bryan and Stevenson. He is now US
ing his great brain Il have his success
|sor rejected by the senate. And that
lis just like Butler? When did he ever
do the decent, proper thing?
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The Odd Fellows

Richmond, Va, September 20.-At to-
days session the sovereign grand lodge
I. o. o. F. rejected all the proposed
amendments TO the constitution, one Of
the most important of which was a
proposition to admit into membership
Of the order Indians with one-eighth
white blood in their veins, and also TO
reduce the g limit from q TO is
years
The statement of the question of the
next place Of meeting vas deferred un-
til tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
Reflections of a Bachelor

The less 4 girl blushes the more she
ans
Lots or men you never would sus-
pect are not only married, but in love.
1t is a funny thing, but there is
something about being too fat that
makes a man more apt to tell the
truth and treat his wife well.
There seems to be as much differ
ence between calling a woman an old
maid and a bachelor girl as there is
between calling her a duck and an
old ten--New York Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25

The republican federal officials in
North Carolina are a pertinacious,
greedy set. They are always seeking
office and trying to get more grub.
They are generally of the old bad
class who have lived off politics and
used the negro for ll he is worth. The
Raleigh News and Observer gives a
glimpse at the same old stripe who
are to the front now On this state:
u. ]. Martin, republican nominee for
congress in the Second district, is
at Tarboro; Spencer Black
burn, in the Eighth, is assistant dis
'trict attorney; Jim Moody, in the
Ninth, was major Of the baked beans
department in the Spanish war; Hol-
ton, in the Seventh, is brother to the
district attorney for the western dis
.trict, and was revenue officer if he is
not now Joyce, in the Fifth, is stamp
clerk in the revenue office; Jenkins, in
the Fourth, Is supervisor of the Gen.
SuS. The other nominees will also De
federal officials or be controlled by
them. That is the kind Of business
men the republicans will ask the
North Carolina people to vote for as
representatives In congress-. Every
one of these fellows used his influence
to defeat the constitutional amend
ment. and they are all running on a
platform hat declares that our
amendment Is revolutionary"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
The Population of NorsoIk.

Washington, September 1.-the pop
ulation of the city Of Norfolk. Va. as
officially announced today Is 4e. 624.
against 34,S71 In 1890. The figures show
for the city as a whole, an increase in
population Of II, 753 or 1910 per cent.
1890 TO 1900. The population in
was q, sos. showing an increase OF
II. sos or 5S.75 per cent, from 1880 to
1890.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the a that hit G.. B. Steadman
Of Neward, Mich, in the Civil War. Il
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cur.
cuts, Bruises, Burns. Boils. FeIops
Corns. Skin Eruptions. Best Pile ours
GA earth. Is cts. a box. Cure g~uarant-
eed. Sold by R. r. Bellamy. Druggist
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To be an Active Campaign.

Raleigh, n. c., September 20.-The
democratic executive committee Of the
Fourth district met this evening and
reelected j. r. Young chairman. 1t
made arrangements for a very active
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
The Best Prescription For ChiIls.

'Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula is
plainly printed en- each package. 1t Is
simply Iron and Qutnine in a tasteless
form and is compounded in correct
proportions. The reason imitators do
not advertise their formula is because
they know you would not buy their
medicine II you knew It's ingredients.
Growers Is original. and il the only
emu md fever remedy sold throughout
the entire malariaa section OF the Unit
ed States No cure. no paw. p.
Tor SAFE by Rob't R Rellamy.
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Winner of Cotton Prize.

Especial to The Messenger.)
New York, September 20.-The win
ner of our $1,000 prize for best esti-
mate on cotton crop of 1S99-1900 is
James NJ. Gillian, Forrist City, Ark.
His estimate was 9,439, 334 bales.
s. MUM. SON & co.
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a Mail Steamer wrecked

London, September 20.-A dispatch
today from Athens to Lloyds, giving
further details Of the disaster TO the
Egyptian mail steamer Charkien, now
ashore on the island of AndnDs. one OF
the Cyclades, says that forty Of the
passengers were drowned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25
Circus at Home.

Mother-Why, children, what's all
this -oise aboCt?
Little Freddy-We's had grandpa
and Uucle Henry locked In the cup
bard for al hour, an when they get
a little angrier I'm going to play go
ing into the lions cage.-Tft-Bits.
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The Rea Thing.

PA, is a hayseed a man who lives
in the country"
mo, Jimmy; a hayseed is a man
who lives in town and lets weeds grow
in mis- front Embellishments Jour
ma.
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Raleigh has given owe $1,000 to the
relief of Galveston. Many North Car
Iolina towns have done we'll.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-25

Good rains all about the state, but
they came too late for the cotton. 1t
lis said that the cotton is nearly all
open. But the rains blest other pro-
ducts tina are important.
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YOUNG MEN WANTED, WITH FAIR Ed
ucation and good character, 70 learn Tel
writing This Is endorsed by All Ieading
railway companies as the only perfect and
renaole institution OF its kind. All our
also admitted, Write for free Catalogue.
ton. KY inc Is, em.
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Chas. M. Stef,
Piano Manufacturer,

BALTIMORE. MD.
North n South Carolina Factory
Branch Wareroom, 2I3 ~. Tryon
street, Charlotte, ~. c.
c.. II. WILMOTH Manager.
Fine Tuning and Repairing. Bell
Phone 1856.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-30
TWO BIG REALTY DEALS.
Portland Capitalist Invests $8O,OOO
I'm business PrOperty-Terms
Said to he Spot Cash.

Two large real estate deals involving
Seattle business property were recorded
yesterday. J. Girlinger. a Portland. Or.
capitalist and railroad man, purchased of
the Puget Sound National bank what is
known as the Scurry corner on Third
avenue and James street, for 900 cash.
Through Jacob Firth, Mr. Girlinger also
secured the northeast corner of Main
street and Railroad avenue for $3.50 The
terms of this sale are understood to have
been cash.
The Scurry property is 100 by 12S feet of
ground, covered by q brick and frame
structure, occupied as residences and
lodging houses. 1t is centrally located
and very desirable as an income paying
investment. Several months ago the
property was bonded foI $4,000 by Hamm
& Schmitz, of the Butler hotel Clear
title could not at that time be given, it
Is stated, because of an interest in the
property claimed by Mrs. Scurry. After
that time the former owners Of the prop
erty secured quit claim deed from Mrs
Scurry.
Mr.. Girlinger also bought of the Fidelity
Trust Company. of which Mr.. Furth Is
president and j. M. Colman the 120-foot
corner of Main street and Railroad ave-
nue.. This property is located in the heart
of the shipping and wholesale district. 1t
Is improved by a two-story frame and
corrugated iron building, and is said to
bring In good income.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-30

Margaret Davies and Mrs. Samuel r.
Price, mother and daughter, die together
in death at the daughters residence. 1917
Terry avenue in this city,.
Mrs. Price, the daughter, died at 9:15
Sunday morning and Mrs. Davies at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Davies
was 70 years of age at the time of her
death, and Mrs. Price 49, Mrs. Davies
sons Griffith and Daniel are well known
merchants and mining men of the city.
Griffith Davies was formerly postmaster.
The cause of both deaths was pneu-
monia. Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Price went
out to Renton on January Is. The day was
cold and Mrs. Davies being rather feeble,
contracted severe cold which the next
day developed into pneumonia. She was
then at the home of Mrs. Price, who de-
voted herself entirely to the care of her
mother. Mrs. Price also had severe
cold, and worn out with nursing her
mother was stricken on Friday last by the
same disease. Mrs. Price grew worse rap
idly, and in spite of all medical attention
died on Sunday morning.
During her illness her whole anxiety was
for her mother. At the same time Mrs.
Davies was worrying over her daughters
illness. The other members of the family
were compelled to deceive mother and
daughter in regard to each others con-
dition. When Mrs Price died, it was
deemed advisable not to let Mrs. Davies
know 1t as 1t was feared the shock would
be more than she could survive. Mrs
Davies never knew of her daughter 5
death. In her last hours she asked con-
tinually for Mrs. Price, and the grief
stricken relatives had to tell her that she
was improving, but was still too i'll to
leave her room, or that she was asleep and
it would not be wise to arouse her. Mrs.
Davies sank gradually until o'clock yes
terday afternoon, when the end came.
Both funerals will take place tomorrow
afternoon, at O'Clock, from 1917 Terry
avenue. Rev. A. l.. Hutchinson will con-
duct the service in English and Rev. o.
NJ. Jones will speak in Welsh.
Mrs. Davies was born in Wales near
Craig-y-Nos castle 70 years ago. She came
to the United States with her husband
about thirty years ago and settled first at
Scranton, Pa. Upon this occasion the men,
bers of the family were together for the
first time, some of the other children hav-
ing come to this country earlier Mr..
Davies died in Pennsylvania thirteen years
ago and three years later the widow moved
to Seattle, where her son, Griffith Davies
had been for a number of years.
OF her eight children, three survive her,
Griffith Davies and Daniel Davies of Seat
tie. and William Davies, of Pennsylvania.
She leaves besides twenty-three grand
children and seven great grandchildren.
She leaves a grandchild, Gwendoline Ley
shon, aged four years, whose mother died
in California nearly four years ago.
Mrs. Price was the wife of Samuel r.
Price who is employed as chief engineer at
the Broadway pumping station Besides
the husband, she leaves two daughters and
a son, aged respectively twelve, fourteen
and eighteen years.
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excess of its original outlay. Its profit,
1t Is said, Is not far short of $4,000, If
not in excess of that sum.
The parties to the sale are reticent in
speaking of it. Jacob Furth president
of the Seattle Electric Company, said
yesterday that the company had not yet
obtained control of the line. 81 have moth
ing to say just at this time," Mr.. Furth
said. He admitted, however, that nego-
tiations had been pending for several days
for the purchase of the road.
N. Fl. Latimer, manager of Dexter Hor-
ton & Co, admitted that there was a deal
on for the purchase of the road. THE
sale has not been completed, and I have
nothing to say relative to it, he said.
From other and reliable sources 1t was
ascertained, however, that the Seattle
Electric Company has paid $4,000 down
on the purchase of the property, and will
on February 1 pay another $4,000. The
financial agents of the company in New
York have meanwhile obtained control of
the outstanding bonds of the road,
amounting to s1Oo,0oo There. Is little
chase price, namely, sS5.4O0, will be paid
April 1.
Fred f. Sander built the Grant street
road about seven years ago. The Dexter
Horton bank became interested in the
venture. After the line was completed
hard times came on, and the company
went into the hands Of a receiver. w. j.
T.,
operated the line during the dull times
In 1897 the property earned more than its
fixed charges and operating expenses. The
receivership was terminated late in that
year by an agreepent between the par
ties made out of court. Dexter Horton
&c Co., as assignees of the Sander inter-
est, came into possession of the property
e. F. Blaine was made secretary and
manager. and during the past eighteen
months has been practically at the head
of the road.
The line reaches n thickly settled and
prosperous community in the southern
part of the city and extends beyond the
eity's southern boundary. 1t is probable
that 1t will be extended in a southerly di-
rection several miles. although plans for
the extension have not yet been matured
In the rehabilitation and sale of the
nished of the growth and general advance
ment of the city of Seattle. few years
ago the property was operated at a loss
1t has now been sold at handsome profit
and is said to be one of the best-paying
properties in the city
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to view at close range the strange antics
of their Oriental neighbors.
COSTS IN ARMSTRONG CASE.
Bills of Prosecuting Attorney Nc
EIrOy and 4. w. HASTE Cut in
Two by Chicago Authorities.

Prosecuting Attorney McE;roy and A. w.
HASTE. who assisted him as special at
torney, will be compelled to bring civil suits
If they expect to get the full amount Of
their bills for services rendered in the case
Of William b. Armstrong, who was not ex-
tradited to Chicago on the charge of con-
spiracy to defeat the ends of justice and
also of adultery.
Mr.. HASTE sent in bill, according to
the Chicago Times-Herald, for $500. while
Mr.. McElroy went S46.25 higher. These lit
tie items bobbed up before the eyes of the
judiciary committee of Cook county, ILL.,,
a few days ago when 1t was trying to figure
out how much it had cost to establish
Armstrong; residence in Seattle.
Litigation is expensive, even luxurious
In the state of Washington said one of
the committee. Then all the other members
looked wise and bowed their heads. An
order was finally made subtracting $500
from each bill. When Prosecuting Attor-
ney McElroy was asked last evening what
he had to say about the subject he smiled
and replied: Nothing
1t cost Illinois S235S.03 to fight the Arm
strong case six months.
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Becomes a Part Of Consolidated
Railway System.
DETAILS OF THE PURCHASE.
Price said to Ne s23B, 0Oo-seattie
Electric Company First Secures
Control Of Outstanding Bonds-
Part Of the Money Paid Down and
Remainder Due In sixty Days
Sellers Reap . Good Front.

Jacob Furth, acting for the Seattle Elec-
trio Company. has purchased the Grant
Street Electric Railway Company. operat-
ing line OF railway nearly seven miles
long through the southern portion OF the
city and beyond for $3.50 The deal has
been practically closed although there
is balance OF about $1,000 to
be paid. February a payment OF
$4,000 will he made. The re-
mainder will be paid sixty days later.
When the $4,000 payment on February 1
is made the Seattle Electric Company
will take charge OF the property and OPP
crate 1t as one of the divisions of the
consolidated system which now controls
all the principal street railway lines in the
city.
A week ago Stone g. Webster, through
their financial agents in Boston, secured
control of 100000 of bonds outstanding
against the Grant street line. These
bonds were owned by the Electrical Secu-
rifles Company. Of Boston. F. A. Rocka-
mann, attorney for the Securities Com
pany, was in Seattle two years ago and
thoroughly investigated the property.
Later 1t was purchased by Dexter Horton
& Co, who had claims said to have aggre-
gated about $4,000 against the property.
The bank receives sum considerably In
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CHINESE NEW YEAR BEGINS.
Ushcred In Amid the Noise of Thou
sands of Flrecrackers-rO Last
for Several Days,

for Several Days.
Chinese New Year began at IL o'clock
midnight last night Just how long it,
Woo Gin, as intelligent Monaghan as ever
came from Hongkong. to be civilized In
America, said last night that II would be
the proceedings would close with sumptu-
Gus banquet In every well-to-do Chinese
household. But Chin Gee Hee. whose posi-
ton In Chinese society and in local bust
Gin, said 1t would last only three or four
days. Maybe him last six days." admitted
Gee Hee, finally. -
Noise is the main thing In Chinese cele-
bration. Religion occupies second place.
Nine-tenths OF the time during the New
Years celebration the average Chinanan
occupies In seeing just how much and how
many kinds of noise he can produce. The
remaining tenth Of the time is devoted to
the unique observance OF the peculiar
Chinese religion In the joss houses, OF
which Seattle has two.
All the Chinese houses in town are decor
atcd In honor of the New Year. The year,
be 1t known, is the twenty-sixth of Kwong
Sue. That expression does not convey
mitch to the average American, but an In
vestigaton discloses that the Chinese COM
mence new calendar with the reign OF
every emperor. Kwong Sue Isn't much of
an emperor, his powers being limited to
wearing the title while the dowager EN-
press performs the duties of the position;
but he Is enough to maine a calendar after.
Every Chinese house burns incense dur
Ing the entire celebration. Surrounding
the little pot-in which Is the incense are
a number of delicacies, which the gods
are supposed to eat. These eatables con-
sigt of nearly everything calculated to
tempt the appetite and are religiously
guarded in order TO keep the few profane
Cinnamon who take no stock in gods and
joss houses from eating them.
Promptly at midnight last night the local
Chinese colony began to celebrate. Hun
dreds of firecrackers Weakened the echoes
of Chinatown, and the New Year was
ushered in amid a blaze Of glory-and
sort and every head of family seemed to
vie with his fellows in making din. and
every one seemed to make conspicuous
success of his efforts The celebration will
continue through the day. and tonight IT
Is expected that the Chinese quarter win
be visited by many white people anxious
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THEATER SITE Is SOLD.
Judge Lewis, of San Jose, Disposca
of Property for &5O,OOO-klOndtker
Said to he Purchaser.

The site of the Seattle theater, on the
corner of Third avenue and Cherry street.
has been sold by Judge J. r. Lewis of
San Jose, to Josiah Collins for $4,000. The
terms are understood to be cash. The
transfer will probably be made in a few
days.
on the property. Ten Years ago he leased
the ground to number of local capital
lists as the site of the Seattle theater.
The lease has yet ten years to run, it Is
understood. Mr.. Collins is said to be act
ing for Fred Hutchinson, well known
and reputed wealthy Klondike mine owner,
who lives in California but who is now
in London. The property pays about 5
is understood.
1t is stated In behalf of the owners of
the theater that the sale makes no diff
theater company, or with Manager Howe,
a lessee of the theater proper. which has
several years yet to run.
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MANILA campaign, talks and musical
programme. fer beneat George II Fortson
Relief Corps. sick fund, at Ranke hall,
Thursday night.
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Nevada Assured an Ovation.

The sale of seats to subscribers yester-
day at the Seattle theater guarantees the
coming of Nine: Nevada. The sale for
the general public opens this morning at
10 O'Clock. A grand audience is assured
the diva next Thursday evening. The
concert will be one long remembered by
the Seattle public. Nine. Nevada will be
assisted by Louis Blumenberg. cellist,
and Seldom Pratt, pianist. She has for
saken European capitals this year for
the land of her birth. For the first time
since her memorable appearance In 1884
Americans at home will hear the great
American prima donna.