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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
THE GREAT EASTERN RAILROAD
To be Built From Raleigh to Englehard
I'm HYDE ounty-Negro Opposition to
a Republican Lily White Party.
Messenger Bureau

isdiciSHr <td6uSt H.
An important change has been made
in the plans of the Great Eastern Rail-
road Company. which was recently in
corporated here. The scope and pur-
pose of the road has been greatly
changed and h promoters Of the en-
terprise to-day filed new articles OF
agreement SO as to build, maintain and
operate a railroad from Raleigh east to
E~nglehard, in Hyde county, on the
coast. This roa will run through
Wake, Johnson, Wayne, Green, Pitt,
Beaufort and Hyde counties and will
be 160 miles in length. The company 10
incorporated for sixty years and the
capital stock shall be 81. 900, 900. The
largest stakeholder is J. M. Lynch. OF
kinston, he putting In the company
$4,000 OF the s165. 200 already SUBJ
scribed. The directors for the first year
are: j. w. Lynch, of kfnston; ]. H.
MacLeary, Of Suffolk, Va; G.. w. Sugg.
Josiah Exum, B.. w. Edwards. G.. M.
Lindsey and L. v. Morrill,, OF Snow
Hill. work IA already begun and the
line from Fremont to Snow Hill Is be-
ing pushed. Large contracts have been
made with Richmond firms for sup
plies.
President Winston learns that four
members or the class at the AgricuI-
IuIdl ana A~ecnanlcal college, which
graduated In June are making fine rep
utations in Wilmington A gentleman
in Wilmington writes: There are four
graduates OF the class Of 1900 having
paying situations here in the city. They
are giving entire satisfaction"
The Agricultural and Mechanical
regimental band will BE- trained by
Professor w. A White, director of the
band al the Blind institution here. DR.
J joel Whitaker Will train the ball team
and two games have already been ar
ranged with the University of North
! Carolina
r. A. johnson, a negro, and assistant
United States district attorney here.
declares that the republicans shall nor
form a lily white party and drive the
negro out johnson claims he Is chair
man OF this district, while ]. A. Giles
claims the same position. Two con-
sressionai conventions will be called
for the district.
Inc State Farmers Alliance, which
at fIiisboro yesterday morn
ing, passed strong resolutions against
cnlio labor in factories and fayoring
better schools, compulsory education
and a reformatory. The session was
more largely attended than in several
years w. A. Graham was elected
president: j. T. Paschai, vice president:
j. G. Balm, lecturer; J.. II. Mitchell,
assistant lecturer; n Graham and J.
w. Denmark are executive committee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Bryan's Programme for Next Week

Lincoln, Neb., August 17.-Mr. Bryan
will devote the greater part of next
week to speech making in Nebraska
and Kansas. He will make the first Of
a series of addresses at Wahoo, twenty
miles north of Lincoln, Tuesday after
noon and will follow this effort with
four speeches on Wednesday at Au-
burn, and avn respec-
lively. Thursday forenoon will be
spent in Kansas City. The afternoon OF
Thursday will be given W. to the pop
ulist notification ceremonies at Tope-
ka, when he will respond to a speech
by Hon. 7. M. Patterson, notifying him
Of his nomination for the presidency
by the populist party. On Friday Mr..
Bryan will Speak at Manhattan, Kas.,
and Beatrice, Nebraska. Saturday he
will go to South Omaha to attend a
Jackson Club picnic. where he will
speak.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
No More Rfotfng In New York

New York, August 17.-Though sew
era of the West Sid thoroughfares
were line tonight with men and wo-
men who had evidently expected a
continuance of the collisions between
the whites and the negroes resident of
that section of the city, there were no
race disturbances Of n consequence
during the evening. Police were on the
alert in the streets and avenues, and
no lettering was permitted where
crowds had congregated for three
nights past.
The chief of police was within easy
call on his precinct commanders to-
night, but he expressed the conviction
that there would not be any demand
for active service or for any Of the
reserve force.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
The Observation-Disclosures Battle

New York, August 1.-THE big bat
tie between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey
at Coney Island has been decided on
for Saturday night August 25th, in
stead of Friday August oath. as was
originally intended. Saturday being
the date of the great Futurity event at
the S~heepshead Bay race track, which
usually attracts thousands of visitors
from out Of town. as well as an influx
of bookmakers and turf men from the
Saratoga race meeting. Alexander
Brown and Tom O'Rourke, the club
managers, after consultation with
Sharkey and FitZSimmons decided TO
pull of the fight on Futurity night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Died From Heat Prostration

Norfolk. Va, August 17.-Charles II.
commercial agent for the Choc-
taw, Oklahoma, and Gulf railroad, died
at the Monticello hotel late last night
of heat prostration. He was unwell
when he arrived here a few days ago
and his condition suddenly became
worse. Physicians were called but
could not save his life. Mrs. Angle is
on her way to Norfolk from Atlanta.
Deceased was a railway expert and
filled an important and responsible po-
sition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
The Gar to Visit Paris.

Paris, August lit is officially an
nounced in The Petit Bleu. that the
ear will visit Paris. arriving at Cher
bourg September 4th, reaching Paris
the next day and remaining here five
or six days. 1t is added that his ma
jesty, who will come alone. will reside
at the Russian embassy, while in this
city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21

Pretoria Thursday August l6-Gen-
eral DeWer has managed to elude Cen
eral Kitchener in spite Of the Tact that
all the British wagons had double
teams Of picked animals. The Beers
evaded the British by marching by
night e grounds known to them.
while their pursuers were oblieed to
march In the day time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21

partment directly from General Chat
fee, but the adjutant generals office is
~momentarily expecting a dispatch. The
officials were on hand during the even-
ing and waited until a late hour before
leaving for home, without receiving
any dispatches.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
On Trial for Conspiracy to Kidnap
LOrd Roberts.

Pretoria, August 16.-The trial by
court-martial Of Lieutenant Cordua, of
the state artillery and the other lead
ers Of the conspfrators concerned in
the plot to kidnap Genera Lord Rob-
erts was begun today. The prisoners
pleaded guilty, but, at the suggestion
of the court. withdrew their plea and
the trial is proceeding.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21

Remember this: No other medicine
has such a record OF cure as Hoods
S-arsaparilla When you want a good
medicine get Hoods
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Negroes on Hanna's Advisory COM
mittee.

Chicago, August T.CyruS Field
Adams, a colored editor. linguist and
orator, and Bishop Arnett, Of Ohio.
also colored. have been appointed by
Chairman Hanna members OF the advi
sorry committee of the republican ma
tional committee.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
Q....What Is Champagne I?
Alt Is -
MOet 6,
Chundon
WHITE SEAL

n. B.-The accuracy Of this an
swer is endorsed by connoisseurs
the world over. ..
..rE...
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
Sksle ton In Nuuanu.

The coroner's jury that went to the
place where the remains of dead man
were found yesterday morning met
with horrifying spectacle, The man
had evidently been dead several months
as there was no flesh on the bones aud
the suit which had been worn by the
man In life, had rotted away, The
cloth braid used to do up the hair, the
shoes and other indications showed
that the remains were those of Chi
naman. The skull was examined foT
evidences of foul play but none were
found. The remains were brought &c
town for burial.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
Plano Tuner,

40 years practice, references II desired.
All kinds OF Musical Instruments Tuned
and Repaired. Office with the Hawaiian
Iron Fence and Monument Co., I70 to 1870
S. King ST., Res. Occidental Hotel.
TEL, 654. 82-3m Lincoln Block
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
LOvEJOY & CO.,

SOLE AGENTS.:
FOR TERRITORY OF HAWAII.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
Pyaternal Directory.
HARMONY LODGE, NO. 9.
|. o. o. F.,

Meets every Monday evening at 1880
In Harmony Hall, King street.
L. II. DEE, n. G.
L. r. HENDRY. Secretary.
All visiting brothers very cordially
invited.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
HEIGHTS!
ATTRACTIONS OFFERED HOME SEEKERS.
Water.

Water will be supplied at the rate Of
81 per year for each lot, from our Pacific
Heights Water System. This Is less
than city rates.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-11-28
Location.

They are located on high ground at an
elevation Of from 400 to 500 feet, affording
unsurpassed scenic and marine views.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Alien Weir at Cottonwood.

CorroNwooD, Idaho, Oct. 1S-(Spe-
ciaD.-Hon. Allen Weir of Olympia,
WASH, entertained good audience here
tonight on the issues of the campaign.
speaking from republican standpoint.
1t looked for time today as If there
would be rival meetings here tonight, as
Hon. Frank Martin, fusion candidate for
attorney general, was also billed to speak
here. When the republican county com.
mittee heard of this they offered to di-
vide the time with Mr.. Martin, and Mr..
Weir came ON with that understanding.
but Mr.. Martin failed to show up and Mr..
Weir had the meeting all one. He was
twice interrupted by questions in the au.
dience, but met them with fairness aud
fullness that put an end to further inter-
ruptions.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Big Midway Show.

The big Oriental Midway show, which
has been feature at the fair grounds
and in the city both, are to be commend
ed on the clean and moral performance
which is presented. The show is owned
and managed by Mr.. Geo. HARBOUR and
Mr.. c. S. Davis and these gentlemen
have spared no effort to make their at
traction one of especial interest to the
visitors. Their last performance will be
given tonight at the Midway tent on
Main street and special attractions will
be the feature of the evening.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

and Rube character he has made ever a
hit in every state in the union in the last
two years. He is the trick rider who
rode down the capitol steps in Washing
ton City, and the only rider who sue
successfully accomplished that feat On
March 81, 1897, before great crowd he
made a successful trip down the great
fight of steps at the national capitol, a
fight of seventy four steps, broken by
four landings a total run of I6I feet.
RUDE Shields has ridden nearly every
long fight of steps on prominent public
buildings in the United States. Nine
weeks ago he met with an accident in
Salt Lake where he fell while riding
down fight Of steps constructed for his
exhibition and he is not doing that
feature here.
Rube Shields, known in private life as
William Wyman Windemere Shields, is
native of Midway, Connecticut. His
home is now in Boston. He is graduate
of McGill university, Montreal, and is a
veterinary surgeon by profession. AT the
age Of nine years he took to the road
with patent med cine company and has
liking for the play actors life. "ro-
gether with my brother, Frank Shields,
have been on the road now, about two
years in my trip around the border Of
the Union like to make fun and if l
please the people and make no enemies
my mission is accomplished.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Kid McFaddep Knocked out.

Last night, at the G. & B. hall, Andy
King of Brooklyn knocked out Kid Nc
Fadden IN the second round by short
arm blow on the neck.
In the first round they spared for the
first minute bnt King, who completely
outclassed McFadden, landed some ter
rible swings on McFadden's head putting
him to the floor twice and drawing Blood
OH the kids ear.
In the second round the fight was fast
and furious but the kid wasn't in it.
King landed heavy body blow with a
left upper cut on the chin and right
short arm on the neck which put the kid
to sleep ank he was counted out.
Risky Barnett of Spokane acted as
master OF the ceremonies, f. Often
hoeffer referee and Pat Keenan, time
keeper. The attendance was poor. Two
other bouts were had as preliminary.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Sunday School Conve ntlou Notes.

DR. Hays of Pullman delivered an
able lecture at the Methodist church last
night on the subject: "The Relation of
the Sunday Schools to the General We'll
fare of Our Country" DR.. Hays lett for
his home this morning.
Miss Halves will read paper on kim
dergarten work in the Sunday schools, at
the Methodist church this evening at
1890 p. m.
There will also be union services at the
Methodist church this evening.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
HON. JOHN T. MORRISON
The Republican Candidate for Congress Ad-
dressed an Enthusiastic Audience at the
Court House Last Night

Not all the attractions Of the Midway,
the opera house or the various other
pleasures in the city during the great
fair, nor the inclemency of the weather,
could keep good crowd of enthusiastic
republicans from being present at the
court house to hear Hon. Jno. T. Morri-
son, republican candidate for congress,
on the issues of the campaign. Hon.
James +. Babb presided at the meeting
and presented the speaker who promptly
at O'Clock began the address of the
evening. Mr.. Morrison was in excellent
voice and showed no fatigue, though he
has been more than month now in act
ice canvass. His excellent address OF
more than an hour and half covered all
the issues Of the campaign. In passing
retrospect of the paramount issues OF
democratic times, Mr.. Morrison paid a
visit to the democratic graveyard, and
pointed out the places sacred to the
memory of abolitionism, Caesaris,n, force
bill, free trade, free silver and predicted
another for imperialism. The speaker
treated at length the Inconsistencies Of
the democratic attitude on the trust ques-
ton as compared with its record when in
power, and closed his speech on review
of the trust issue ofimperialism, pointing
out the republican position with a clear.
ness that won him rounds of applause
After the speech the candidate held All
informal reception and met the people Of
the audience. Mr.. Morrison left on the
morning train for Idaho county.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
FAIR CHAFF,

In the fancy work exhibit of the
Womens Club the three fancy lace hand.
kerchiefs made by Mrs. Margarita Roos
is deserving of especial mention. Mrs
Roos is n yeara old and is the mother Of
Mr.. F. Roos.
The business houses in the city yester.
day closed again to give their employees
chance to view the fair.
The first prize award on Ben Davis ap.
pies which was given to A. Canter were
grown on the R, ]. Monroe place.
The Lewiston public school exhibit is
attracting much attention, especially the
sketch work.
Regardless of the rain the attendance
reached 36so
Superintendent of Exhibits NJ. ]. Wes-
sci is deserving of much praise for his ex-
cellent management of exhibits.
Jack O'keefe, of Asotin, who has
charge of the Asotin county exhibits Is
also deserving of especial mention.
-"Rube" Shields, the grand stands
leading attraction, jumps from here to
San Francisco where he will readily be-
come favorite at ''Chute the Chutes. y
Grand Marshal Felix Warren has kept
excellent order on the grounds during
the week and is a most efficient and val
liable officer.
Profs. French and Huntley, of Moscow,
and Fletcher, Of Pullman, who were the
judges in the exposition hall left this
morning for their homes.
The Ladies' Guild candy booth during
the week cleared a neat sum for the yooi
OF the cause and the young ladies' in
charge are entitled to much credit for
their faithful work.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
The Bittner Compan ny

Last night the Bittner company played
to large and enthusiastic audience.
The play presented was the beautiful four
act society play, "Young Mrs. Winthrop
and the full company appeared in the
cast to good advantage. Master Adore
and the three Velore brothers were the
special attractions. "Pawn Ticket, 2Io"
will be presented tonight.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

public worship at II O'Clock with preach
ing by the pastor. Subject, "The Model
Citizen" Sunday school at 10 a nj.
Union services at the Methodist church
in the evening at 1890 O'Clock. All are
invited to attend.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Coming and Going

G. G. Hickok of Portland is in the CITY,
A. J. Preston, of Moscow, is in the city.
II. B. Street. of Lenore, is in the city
taking in the fair.
Charles Maynard of Cotton is visitor
at the fair this week.
A. Sempert was passenger on the out
going Stuart train this morning.
Vim. Vincent of Grangeville is in the
city viewing the sights of the fair.
Horace Spalding of Almota arrived in
the city last night to attend the fair.
Miss Effie Plummer of Juliaetta came
i'll the city last night to attend the fair.
Mrs. H. S. Ho.lingswortn Of Colfax ar
rived in the city yesterday from Colfax
to a,tend-the fair.
Frank Martin, democratic candidate
for attorney general, was passenger on,
on this mornings Spokane train.
w. r. Skey, the Peck merchant mer-
chant who has been in the city severa
days, left, for home this morning.
Mrs. Fred Killing will go to Spalding
tomorrow, the guest of Miss Lora Rem
ington, who will leave also for home.
-. G. Richardson, republican candi-
date for representative, after spending the
week here returned to his home this
morning.
Lewis Clark, fusion candidate for state
senator, was passenger on the Stuart
train this morning bound for his home
near Beeman.
Michael Meyerdorf left this morning
for Grangeville to deliver an address to-
night there at the principal republican
rally Of the season.
+. w. Kettenbach, of the Kettenbach
Grain Co., made business trip into the
Clearwater country this morning in the
interest of his firm.
Miss Edith Miller of Cotton, who has
been in the city attending the fair, being
accompanied by her guest, Miss Peyton
Of Spokane, returned home this morning.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
THE BETHEL CUP AWRAD,

The committee appointed to judgs
county exhibits reports that Nee Perez
county excels in grains, and Asotin
county in fruits and vegetables. The su-
periority of Asotin county in fruits and
vegetables is deemed sufficiently great to
make them comparable for its lack of
grains. The cup is, therefore, awarded
to Asotin county.
w. J. FORESTER,
S. w. FLETCHER,
J. A. HUNTLEY.
The above is the decision of the judges
rendered last night.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Weather Report.
LEWISTON, Oct. 80, 1900.

LEWISTON, Oct. 80, 1900.
Barometer, 29.79.
Temperature minimum in last "a hours
81; change in "a hours /; maximum III
last "a hours, So.
Wind Direction southeast, velocity,
10.
Precipi tation, none.
State of weather, clear.
During the past ~ hours the center of
the "low" has moved from western Ore
gon to GU Apollo in the British possess
ions, and a pronounced "high" is NOV
ing rapidly eastward from California at
tended by cooler weather. East of the
mountains warmer weather.
+. l.. McCL1NrIc, Official in Charge.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

Chase & Sanborn's celebrated roasted
coffees at Russells Grocery. once trleu
YOU will use no other. u
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

THE LAKE CUP AWARD.
The Lake cup was awarded to w. Will
son OF Asotin county for the best general
exhibit of fruits.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Rube Shields.

Rube Shields, who has been a source
Of pleasure unalloyable, is character
we'll known to the fun-loving people
ever ywhere. In his sketch trick of riding
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

Call at W. L. Bosses new place in the
Binnard block for the finest drink or CT
gar in the city.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
BIG DAY AT FAIR.
Continued from Page l

county; third prize, Mrs c Gregg, Asot'n
county.
Special offer by Col F. T Vernon-Larg-
est watermelon, James Skinner, Asotin
county; second prize, VIM Dryer, Asotln
county. Best Early Rose Potatoes-First
prize, A l. Sherman, Asotin county.
Largest Head of Cabbage-First prize,
Frank Laven, Nez Perez county.
Evaporated Fruit, best general display
First prize, Fry Bros, Nee Perce
county; second, S G Isaman, Nee Perce
county.
Best Display of Dried Apples, sliced
First prize, Fry Bros, Nez Perez county.
Best Display of Dried Peaches-First
prize, Fry Bros, Nez Perez county.
Best Display of Dried Italian Prunes-
First prize, G Isaman, Nez Perez
county.
Best Display of Silver Prunes-First
prize, S G Isaman. Nez Perez county.
Best Display of Comb Honey-First
prize, WI Wright, Nez Perez county;
Extracted Honey-Nez Perez county.
Best Hive Italian Bees-A Hanson, Nez
Perez county.
Best Display of Nuts First prize, w
Buholtz, Nez Perez county; second,
Roy Porter, Nez Perez county.
Best Professional Flower Exhibit-First
prize, VIM Dose, Nez Perez county.
Best Amateur Flower Exhibit-First
prize, Mrs Cox, Nez Perez coonty.
Best Collection of Cut Flowers-First
prize, VIM Dose, Nez Perez county.
Best Floral Design-First prize, S
Wheatcraft, Neg Perez county.
SPECIAL PRIZES GIVEN BY PACIFIC COAST
ELEVATOR co.
Best two bushels of Blue Stem wheat
Geo Smith Nez Perez county.
Best two bushels of Club wheat-Geo
Cummings, Asotin county.
SPECIAL AWARD OF LEWISTON MILLING
Best two bushels of sample wheat
Geo Cummings, Asotin aounty. Prize
one barrel of flour.
The special prize of IS given by the
Bollinger House for the best display of
grapes was won by R Schleischer, Nez
Perez county.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20

ATTENTION FARMERS!
Have your seed wheat cleaned by the
Lewiston Milling Co. They are prepared
to take out all cooked and foreign seeds
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-20
Church Notices.

Baptist-In l, o. o. F. hall. Usual