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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19

The Best Prescription for Malaria
rhills and Fever Is a bottle Of Groves TAstees,
Chin Tonic. II Is simply iron and quinine q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19

the proclamation Of the Governor SAIL
stock not being accompanied by a cerJif-
cate of tuhercu!ine test as required by the
State Board OF Live Stock Commissioners.
1t Is being hard fought and may take them
a week 10 complete IL.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19

BILE SERGE SUITS $40 sI2. SIS
OUTING SUITS for SIS In neat stripes
and in gray coIors.
Perfectly tailored and fashionabiy
cut clothing is offered for sale in our
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
EVERY kind of a summer suss-tLI.
OF U OWN MAKE.
MILLS & tVERILL,
BROADWAY AND PINE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19

ChiIIs and Fever is q bottle Of Groves Ta.teiess
Chill Tonic IL is simply iron and Quinlne In Q
tasteIes. form No cvre-1o pAx. PTtcs sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-19
EIGHT BOYS SENT TO REFUGE.

OF a second. The outer portion
received an exposure Of eight seconds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
WILL CURTAIL OUTPUT ONE-HALF
This Is Decision ofSouth Atlantic LINN
Der Association Observation-Disclosures
men Delighted With Entertainment
Accorded Them Here.

The lumbermen who have been here
the past two days attending the meet
ing Of the South Atlanti Lumber As
ISOLATION were accorded royal enter
tainment yesterday as the guests Of
the city on a pleasure trip Town he
Cape Fear river to Southport. Fort
Caswell and other points of interest.
concluding with a sumptuous lunch on
Carolina Beach. Every guest, OF
whom there were forty or more, pro-
nounced the trip one of the most en-
joyable they ever experienced. There
We're business sessions OF the associa-
ton both on the BOAT and at the beach.
The only matter OF public interest
transacted was the adoption OF a reso-
luton by which all the mills in the as
ISOLATION will curtail their output one
half during July and August. This
applies especially to yellow and North
Carolina pine and cypress.
Before adjournment a resolution was
adopted rendering thanks to the COM
mittee and the citizens of Wilmington
for the entertainment accorded them
during their stay in the city. Quite a
number of the visitors left yesterday
and others will go on various trains
to-day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
ADJOURNED Y~ESTERDAY.
christian Advent Association Tender
I'D Thanks for Courtesies ENtended
During Their stay.

Adjournment sine die was taken
yesterday by the Southern Advent
Christian Association and Publication
Society, they having experienced dur
ing the past three days the most sue
Icessful and profitable convention in
the history of the organization
The most important matter which
engaged the attention of h associa-
ton yesterday was h general discus
sion of the location OF the plant for
the publication society. However, no
decision was reached.
Before adjournment the convention
adopted resolutions thanking the
press, the entertainment committee
the pastor of the Wilmington Advent
church and others for the courteries
extended.
Elder II. R. Skipper, of Live Oak,
Fla, preached at the Advent church
last night and there will be services
there every night this week.
Elder F. L.. Piper, Of Boston, preached
in the Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium last
night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

could be declared winner, so ii was
decided to divide the $50, second prize,
and $40, third prize, between b two
companies.
II was decided to keep bicycles Of
the race track at todays races.
Tt was also decided to purchase a
reel and apparatus for use by all the
companies in future tournaments.
There were present at the meeting
Chief J. r.. Haynes, OF Greenville. 5.
c., president Of the South Carolina
State Firemen's Association. Captain
J. E. Henderson. Of Greenville; Stats
tician of the South Carolina Associa-
ton, Chief w. J. May, OF the Column
bia S. c., department, n other South
Carolina firemen from Sumter. They
were introduced to the convention by
President Mcneil, and the visitors
made brief talks. They Were cordial
ly received by the tar heel firemen-.
INTER STATE CONTEST.
Today wiz be a day of racing. At
night it was decided to commence the
Interstate races at $50 o'clock this
morning. The following entries were
made for the Interstate contests.
HOOK AND LADDER CONTEST.
Phoenix Hook and Ladder Co, of
Columbia.
Rescue Co. of Asheville.
Winston Co., No. l,
HAND REEL AND GRAB CONTEST.
Salem Hose Co.
Atlantic No. l., of Newbern.
7 Durham No. of Durham.
Durham No. 2, of Durham.
Goldsboro No. l.
Spencer Nc. l.
Southside, of Greensboro.
Palmetto No. 2, of Columbia.
independent No. l, of Columbia.
Chicara, of Fayetteville.
Pioneer, No. 2, of Charlotte.
Charlotte No. 1.
HOSE WAGON CONTEST.
independent Nd. 1, of Columbia, s. G.
Palmetto Nd. 8, of Columbia. 5. Z.
Degar Synod, of Sumter, S c..
Monaghan Co, of Sumter, S. c.
Wilson Hose Co.
Atlanti No. 1, Of Newbern.
Goldsboro No. i.
Pioneer Co., No. 2, of Charlotte.
Eclipse Co., of GoldSboro.
The races will last throughout the
day. They will take place on Market
street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
FIFTH WARD MEETING LAST NIGHT
Nv j. O.. Carr, Esq, w. j.
Bethany, Esq, and Others-Registra-
ton Books Open Today and All
Voters Urged to Register.

There was a largely attended meet
ing of the Fifth Ward White Suprt-
macy Club at their hall corner Fifth
and Castle streets last night during
which speeches on the constitutional
amendment and other campaign issues
were made by j. o. Carr, Esq, w. J.
Bellamy, Esq, and Mr.. S. H. Fish
blate and others. All were heartily re-
ceived and the meeting was one of the
most enthusiastic yet held by the
club.
A special effort will be made to-day
to have as many white voters as posi-
BILE register in the ward. In fact the
registration in all the wards promises
to be very heavy to-day as campaign
managers and white supremacy club
men seem thoroughly aroused to the
great Importance of seeing to it that
the people are spurred UP to their duty
at once. The registration books will be
open at all the voting places in the
city all day and all who have not reg
istered are urged to do SO al once.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
w. A. BRYAN DROWNED.
Swan Out for Drifting Yawl Opposite
Queen Street and Was Overcome by
Tide.

w. 4. Bryan, a member of the crew
of Captain Mack Jones phosphate
barge, was drowned opposite Queen
street dock at $50 o'clock last night.
He had just returned to the barge
from the Queen street where he had
been to carry, Captain Jones ashore,
and tied up his yawl to the barge
when il .coke loose and was drifting
away. Brya. jumped into the river
after the yawl and was unable to over
haul it. He ecam exhausted and
could not regain the barge and after
repeated cries for help shouted good
bye to several of the barge crew sank
to a watery grave. The men on the
barge having no boa at hand were
powerless to rescue him. An unusual
ly strong tide made it impossible tor
Mr.. Bryan to buffet it successfully:
Mr.. Bryan is about % years of g and
leaves a wife and n child.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Conductor VIII. Dodson il Suffering
from u sudden trok

Greensboro Record. Wednesday, >
Conductor w. c. Dodson, of the
Southern, whose run is on the a. & Y.
division, between Sanford and Mt. Airy
was stricken with paralysis yesterday
afternoon while out driving.
With his father and little son he
had driven out oward the water works.
Arriving at a convenient spot, he took
his little boy down 10 the bank of the
creek and let him wade around for
some time in the water.
Captain Dodson was driving, and
coming back home, when near the top
of the hill near Green Hill, his father
noticed hat he dropped the lines from
his hands but he at one reached down
or tried to reach down, and get them,
but he was unable to do so. 1t was then
that his father saw something was
wrong and discovered that he was
speeches..
Mr.. Dodson came home as quickly
as possible n DR.. Beall was sum
moned, who gave 1t as his opinion that
it came from hisstoma ch. He has been
unwell for some time and was taking
a rest at home with his family. He was
deathly sick all night, but it is the
opinion Of his physician that when his
tomach is relieved he will come
around all right. His mind is perfectly
and the only member OF his body that
seems TO be affected is his tongue.
Captain Dodson is young and Wig
orous and Will m doubt speedily re-
cover. He has suffered from indiges-
ton for some time and the trouble is
all attributed TO this cause"
GCaptain Dodson ran as conductyf
from Wilmington TO Mount Airy under
the old c. F. and Y. V. regime and Il
well and quite popularity known In
Wilmington, and a wide circle of
friends will learn with deep sorrow Of
ms ainlctlon- The Messenger joins
them in sincere hope for a speedy re-
covery.l
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

homes with pleasant recolIections of
our city and viii carry away 1880 in
cash prizes. the money having been
subscribed by the liberal citizens Of
the city. All the prizes were paid IN
gold coin and asst night the last prize
was paid ove 20 the lucky winner
The success OF the tournament has
been due in a marked a TO Cap
tain James d. Mcneil. the popular ard
highly efficient president OF the Norm
Carolina State Firemen's Association.
and to the local committee consisting
OF Chief Charles S~chnibben. Capt W.
&c. vonGiahan and Captain J. c Nor
Irison.
One OF the committee in speaking OF
the tournament last night expressed
the very high appreciation OF the COM
lmittee Of the courtesy or Mr. w r
Robertson. superintendent OF the
clarendon Water Works Company
He kept up the necessary pressure from
the pumping station. TO afford the
competing companies the best oppor-
tunity TO engage in the contests To
Mr.. job Sweeney. the engineer at the
l~waterworks, is due the credit for al
ways having the pressure right for the
t~conteStS.
The local committee requests that
their thanks be extended TO Mr.. Rob
lertson and TO Messrs. z. p. Bailey, :.
Mills, who served as judges and time
keepers
The South Carolina companies left
lefty last night on a special train. and
the North Carolina companies Will
leave today.
Wilmington has greatly appreciated
the fremen. and il can be said thai
they have been the finest looking body
Iof men that ever gathered in our city
lOur citizens will always have a warm
WELCOME for the association and lis
I~conyention and tournament.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

Remains Laid to Rest I'm Oakdale Gem
etery-Charlotte Observers Report
of His Death.

The Charlotte Observer of yesterday
sad death of Master J. d. Smith, Jr.,
whose body was tenderly committed TO
the ground in Oakdale cemetery yes
terday afternoon, the funeral from St.
James church. The Observer says:
Joseph D. Smith, Jr., the 15-year-
old son, and the Oldest child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph D. Smith, died yesterday
afternoon at 10 minutes past 4 o'clock
at the residence of his parents on West
Tenth street. He had been sick three
weeks, but the symptoms were not
alarming until Wednesday,, when he
grew suddenly worse and ank rapidly
until the end. He was a splendid boy,
'lovable and talented, with much prom
Use of usefulness, and universal sym
Ipathy is felt for the parents in their
great bereavement. The loss was made
peculiarly sad by reason of the fact
Wednesday was the anniversary of the
death of a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
This morning Nj. and Mrs. Smith
will accompany the body TO Whining,
ton, their former home, where the in
Iterment will take place today.
Mr.. Smith is in charge OF h in
I~surance stamping office here, and has
been a resident of Charlotte only a
few months. Yet, with a hope Of COM
fort and in sympathy, friends in num-
bers visited him and his family in their
hour of grief"
The funeral was conducted from St
James Episcopal church at 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon a large crowd OF
relatives and friends being in attend.
ance. The interment was in Oakdale
cemetery and the grave was heaped
with and very beautiful
floral ributeS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
SOUTH ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION.
Lumbermen Held Business session
Yesterday-Go Down the River on
Steamer Wilmington as quests of the
City Today.

The South Atlantic Lumber AsSo-
citation was called to order at Soclock
yesterday afternoon in the Merchants
Association and Chamber Of Com
merce apartments. The business that
was transacted. while all important to
the association. was not Of general in
terest. Mr.. George II. Hall presided
in the absence OF President W. +.
Wells and Vice President r W. Liver
more. OF Red Springs.
Col. a. NJ. waddeIl appeared before
the association n introduced reSolu-
tons endorsing the movement cham
peroaed by the Southern Apalichsn
Park association, to have congress set
aside a large territory in Western
North Carolina and East Tennessee.
for a national park Col. Waddell
spoke in the interest OF n movement
and the association adopted reSo-
buttons asking for the reservation.
Mr.. L. w. Whitehead. OF the commit
tee on entertainment, reports that he
has distributed i~fty-eight badges 10
members Of the association who are n
attendance. and there are now fully
sixty or seventy in the city. \ num-
Der Of lumsermen arrived in the city
late yesterday afternoon and others
are expected TO reach here today.
This morning the members viii De
given a trip down the Cape Fear river
on the steamer Wilmington 10 South
port. Fort Fisher. Fort Caswell. ihe
Rocks and thence TO Carolina Beach
where lunch will be served.
4 business session OF the association
will be held either on the boat during
the trip or on Carolina a During
the trip the visiting lumhermen VIII
be the guests Of the city. the business
men rendering the trip as a compli-
ment. The boat is expected To arrive
in the city at s o'clock this evening
from the beach.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Big Fire in winston-Sa1em.

The Winston-Salem fire companies
received Geographic notice yesterday
from Assistant Chief II. L.. Higgins,
OF the Winston fire department, tnal
a fire was in progress in that city but
was under control. The Shelton to-
bacco box factory and the old n. .
and T. J.. Wilson tobacco factory
building were burning. The box fac-
tory is a very extensive plant Inc the
indications were that the plant woulu
be destroyed.
The tobacco factory burned was
being refitted with the WacoVla noua-
inc mill machinery, so as to give place
in the big brick Touring mill in Salem
for cotton mill machinery by r. and
H. Fries.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
MASTER JOE SMITH DEAD.
Eldest Son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Smith
Died in Charlotte YeSterday-FuneraI
From st. James Church Today.

The Messenger regrets to announce
the death of Master J.. d. Smith, Jr,eld-
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Smith,
recently of this city but now of Char-
lotte, which occurred in hat city yes
terday afternoon. The deceased was
a grandson of Mr.. j. F. Garrell, OF
this city, and a telegram announcing
the sad death was received by Mr..
Carroll ate yesterday afternoon. A
wide circle of friends in this city
deeply sympathize with the bereaved
parents in the loss of their son VINO
was an especially bright and ovabl
boy.
The remains will arrive here on the
Seaboard Air Line train at noon today
and the funeral will be from 81. James
Episcopal church at 5 o'clock. Inter
ment in Oakdale cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There Is only one way to cure Deafness
and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition OF the muscous lining of the
Eustachfan Tube. When this tube
gets inffamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing. and when
IL Is entirely closed Deafness Ia the re-
suit, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever: nine cases out of
ten are caused by catarrh, which IL
nothing but an infiamed condition of
the muscuous Grfacea-
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie 20 know Of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous 70
1.-THE needy and suffering. The proprie-
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties Of this great medicine; and have
the satisfaction Of knowing il has alb
Isolutely cured thousands OF hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitic. Hoarse-
ness and all diseases OF the Throat,
Chest n Lungs are surely cured by
it, Call on r. r. Bellamy, Druggist.
and get a free trial bottle. Regular
size soc and 81. Every bottle guaran.
Iteed, or price refunded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
The Best Prescription For ChilIs.

The Best Prescription For Chtlls.
And Fever is a bottle Of Grover
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula Is
plainly printed en- each package. 1t Is
simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteles
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 Il you knew it's ingredients!
Growers is the original. and is the only
chill and fever remedy Sold throughout
the entire malarial section of the Unit
ed States. No cure. no PAL. Pric=
for sale by Rob't r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Hatch Bros. Excursion.

The noted excursion managers
Messrs. Hatch Brothers, Of Mt. Olive,
who have established a reputation as
most successful conductors of big ex-
cursions, have decided to enlarge their
field of operation n on August Il
will run an excursion from Wilmington
and all intervening stations as far as
and including Tarboro, to Norfolk,
Washington and Baltimore. The fare
and schedule will be announced later.
-Goldsboro Argus.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
Assaulted With Metal Knucks.

The Messenger learns that at a po-
litical gathering at Clinton on Weu-
nesdav. Col. John D. Kerr, vas pru,
tally assaulted and severely injured
by Allie Crumpler, a strong popullst.
1t seems that Crumpler's father vas
talking to Col. Kerr while the speaking
was going on and that Col. Kerr tod
him to quit talking so he could near
the speaker. Words ensued anu
young Cdumpler took up n quarF H:
He struck Col. Kerr with a pair or
metal knucks cutting a cash three
inches long across his head.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
A Florida Steamer SunL

Bradtord, Fla, July u.-Captain E.
E Gauidin, and part Of the crew of thk
Belle or the Suwannee have Just arrivel
ed mere overland and report that the
steamer san Friday night last, III
Horseshoe bay, twenty-five miles from
the mouth of Suwannee river. No lives
were lost n most Of the cargo washed
ashore. The vessel was employed in the
turpentine trade and was not insured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
2ND DAY OF TOURNAMENT
DISTINGUISHED FOR CONTESTS AND
FLORAL PARADE
MANY THOUSAND SPECTATORS

Business Session of Ffremen's Asso-
citation LAST Night i'm the Court House
Mrs. j. f. Garral Awarded First
Prize Yesterday for Handsomest
Vehicle In Floral Parade-Success of
Parade Largely Due to Her Efficient
Management-Other Prizes Awarded
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17
INTERSTATE CONTESTS
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND WIT
MESSED BY IMMENSE CROWDS.
RAIN INTERFERED SLIGHTLY

Winston Won First Prize In Hook and
Ladder Contest-Hand Reel Race won
by Spencer Co.-Charlotte Gets First
In Grab e Race-sumter, 5. c.
First In Hose Wagon Race-Ffne
Record OF CL.cnIc..i Engine In Test
Run-Success of the Tournament
Greatest In History OF Association.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-17

Yesterday was the third day of the
convention Of the North aarolina
auspiciously in this city on Tuesday.
and was second day of the tournament
There was rain during the morning,
but it was fair most of the day and,
comparatively speaking, it was very
pleasant, as the clouds reduced the
intensity of the suns rays. Again, all
trains arriving brought large numbers
Of visitors.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-06-22
From Nome.
DITCH Harmon T1nal.sxa.

DUTCH HARBOR, Unalaska.
June 4, 1901.
ED. APPEAL: arrived on the
steamer St. Paul the night of June
4th. was not sea sick ut all but felt
fine during the whole trip. Joe Hoops
was quite sick, but is better now.
The company l am with are going to
Cape Nome first and from there to
Golerin Bay. They are interested In
60 claims.
The trip, as far as We have went,
was void of accidents and nothing hap
pened to mar the pleasures Of the gold
seekers.
There are 1000 people here At Dutch
Harbor on vessels waiting to 60 to
Nome.
l met Mr.. Aube on the steamer Geo.
w. Elder, and also Miss Annie Carney
of Virginia, now Mrs. Carter. The
steamer Geo. w. Elder was on our
port side.
This is the finest country ever saw.
AS far as We have gone it is as green as
the Capitol grounds at Carson, hut de-
void of trees. 1t never gets any colder
than degrees above zero. There are
three steamers wedged in the ice, viz:
The Senator, The Seven Sisters, and
The Trasher. The revenue cutter
Bear las gone to their relief.
All Carsonites are enjoying the hest
of health. Matt Rinckel is first skip.
per of the forecastle.
Well, as we leave Dutch HarbOr or
June Sth, will close and will give you
more news when [ get to the end of my
destination. Remaing yours truly,
J. NJ. COLLINS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-06-22
A Chiropodist

Yesterday chiropodist by the name
of Doctor Brown came to town, ard al
though the field didn't promise much,
the doctor wended his way down the
street and spied Sheriff Kinney hobbling
around with corn that he had acquired
running down law breakers. The corn
man threw the Sheriff down and yanke ed
off pet from his foot that surprised
even the county officials. as the Sheriff
has small feet.
During his rounds DIR. Brown found all
kinds OF corns and they vanished as soon
as he got his expert fingers on them, and
without pain. He can be found at the
Arlington Hotel and the ladies will re-
ceive the most courteous treatment
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-06-22
Mckinley and Roosevelt.

The Republican National Convention
resumed its work at 1890 Yesterday
morning and after the final appoint
nlent of National Committeeman, Mr..
Lodge announced that the nomiDa-
tions for President was in order. Sen
alter Foraker made the nominating
speech and placed VIM. Mckinley in
the unanimous choice. Governor
Roosevelt seconded the nomination
The nomination of Roosevelt followed,
which was also made unanimous
Senator Hanna was reelected chair
man of the Republican national com
mittee.
At 2:15 the convention adjourned