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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10

future, but win meet all your e1igencies
as they come. Through earnest prayer
trust him. People ascribe the success Of
a certain line of mt to business
skill and know not the fact that when that
line Of steamers strated the wife Of the
proprietor passed the whole Of each day
when a steamer started in prayer to God
for its safety and the success Of the line.
Put everything in Gods hands and leave
it there. Large interest money TO pay
will soon eat up a farm, a store, an es-
tate, and the interest on borrowed trou-
bles will swamp anybody. Sufficient
unto the day is the evil thereof"
copyright, 1901, Louis Klopsch, n. VI
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10

France was known to the Greeks as
Galatia and to the Romans as Gallia,
afterward modified into eau, because it
was the territory Of the Celta or Celts.
The modern settlers Of the country were
the Franks, so called from the franca, q
kind of ~javelin which they carried, who
in the fifth century inhabited the Ger
man province Of Franconia and, travel
ing westward. gradually accomplished
the conquest Of Gaul. France therefore
signifies the country Of the Franks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Queer Cornish Custom.

Cornwall has many curious customs,
but that called the Knill celebration is
perhaps the most curious Of all. The late
John Knil left f5 (S25) to be equally d.
vided between ten girls under 10 years Of
age, natives of st. Ives and daughters Of
seamen, fishermen or timers, who shall
dance and sing around the mausoleum
containing his mortal remains on the an
niyersary Of his death. Other curious
gifts, such as f5 to the native with the
most children, are also distributed. The
ceremonies this year were very pictur-
esque. and the local magnates did their
best to let everybody have a good time.
There have been q annual Knill cele-
brations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Window Shades.

We have a big lot Of Window Shades
from 10c to soc. Nine-foot Shades, soc;
6-foot Linen Shades. 25c; Paper Shades
1Oc; all with fixtures complete. Curtain
Poles, with fixtures. 1Sc to 25c. Lace
Curtains, all prices.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Shoe Department.

Our shoe department is kept up to
the top notch. Children's Shoes 25c to
S1.O0.
Our special brand-Wolfe Bros. Shoes
for children always give satisfaction;
prices SOC to $1.00.
Our Vicivus Shoe for Ladies, is the
equal of the $3.50 Shoes; every pair is
guaranteed-we sell them for $3.50. Buy
one pair and You will want them again.
We have several good brands Of shoes
for men from $1.25 to $500 per pair.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Mems Clothing.

lots of Mems Clothing. Nice New Fall
Suits for men for $3.50 TO $1,000. Good
all-wool Blue and Black Serge Suits,
fall weight. for $500 and $1,000: regu-
lar 1920 goods.
Mems Pants from 75c to $500 and $50.
Pants for $500 and $3.50. made to fit
and look we'll.
O~veralls, heavy weight. soc. Union
made overalls, best goods. 90c or Sl.T5
a suit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
The Fretfnl Porcupine

You don't know much about scien-
tiic fighting, do you".' said the bull
dog. with a superior air.
NO.. replied the porcupine, but If
you'd care to mix it up with me /
think I could give you a few points,
Philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
New Umbrellas.

Just received a big lot Of new UNI
~brellas-nice Umbrellas, with congo
handles, steel rod and twill top. handles
trimmed, for soc. Nice Umbrellas, with
beautiful handles. for 75c. Silk UNI
brellas, worth s1.25. for 81. 00-Self-rais-
ing Umbrellas, for men. $1.25.
A big line of new fall Neck-Wear,
all the pretty styles-25c each. Silk
Bows 10c to 15c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10

We are the biggest trunk dealers
anywhere around. We have them from
the cheapest Csc packer up to the finest
raw-hide bound trunk at $500. Some
special numbers at $3.50. $3.50, $500 and
50 90. very strong and s~erviceable.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10
Millinery Department.

Our Millinery Department will be the
entire for styles, quality and prices.
We get in new goods for this depart
ment almost every day the year around.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10

The loss by fire in II. A. Chadwick's
store at P~ollocksville. was several hun
bred dollars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-10

opening grave SOUND the voices OF VlctO-
~ N good cheer. The summer clouds
that seem thunder charged really carry
in their bosom harvests of wheat and
shocks of corn and vineyards purpling
for the w~inepress. The wrathful wave
Walker. Our great Joshua will COM
mand, and above your soul the sun Of
prosperity will stand still. Bleak and
wave struck Patmos shall have apocalyp-
tic vision, and you shall hear the CRY of
elders and the sweep Of wings and trum-
pets Of salvation and the voice Of halleIu-
iah unto God forever.
Your way may wind along dangerous
bride paths and amid VOLTS howl and
the scream Of the vulture, but the way
still winds upward till angels guard il.
and trees of life overarch it, and thrones
line ii, and crystalline fountains leap on
it, and the pathway ends at gates that
are pearl and streets that are gold and
temples that are always open and hills
that quake with perpetual song and a
city mingling forever Sabbath and jubi.
lee and triumph and coronation.
Let pleasure chant her siren song;
lis not the song fer me.
To weeping it will turn ere long,
For this is heavens decree.
But there's a song the ransomed sing
To Jesus. their exalted King,
With joyful heart and tongue.
Oh, that's the song for me!
Courage, my brother! The father does
not give to his son at school enough mon
ey to last him several years, but, as the
bills for tuition and board and clothine
and books come in. pays them. So God
will not give you grace all at once for the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
NEGRO TO BETRIED FOB ASSAULT
Despite Assurances to the Contrary Peopl Q
Fear Lynching
(By the Associated Press.)

Birmingham, Ala, August 20.-Sherift
North, of st. Clair county, lefe here
today, accompanied by ten deputies,
having in charge John Brown colored.
who was indicted at Asheville, st. Clair
county, yesterday at special term of
the grand jury for assaulting Miss Far
rel young white woman residing near
Springville.
The crime occurred last May ana
armed men secured the woods for weeks
in search of Brown. Brown was finally
caught at Charleston, S. c., and brought
here for safe keeping. AT the prelimi-
nary trial his victim fully identified
him. When the officers reached Ashe
vile today with the negro a large
crowd met them, but there was no in
dication of violence A still larger
crowd followed the sheriff's party to
the Jail after Brown had been arraigned
and he had pleaded not guilty. Citizens
of the county have assured the Governor
that the law will be allowed to take its
course but no little apprehension is felt.
Brown will be tried Thursday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
SAVED BY JUDGE HOKE
Bryant Had Fired One Shot
at the Negro.
Judge Caught His Arm Before He Could Shoot
Again. Fight Between Boys Almost
Led 10 Tragedy.
Especial to News and Observer }


Charlotte, Y. c., Aug. 20.-H. l.. Bryant,
travelling representative of the Charlotte
Observer shot at a truckman at the
Seaboard station this morning Bryant
was at the depot awaiting the arrival of
the westbouud train. A small white boy
and a negro were engaged in rucus. The
negro was much the larger, and seeing
the inequality of the scrappers, Bryant
walked up and endeavored to separate
them.
At this juncture CASTOR Plunkett the
father of the negro boy, arrived on the
scene and asked Bryant what he had to
do with the trouble. The same question
was propounded to the negro when Bry-
ant and CASTOR clinched. The negro
grasped Bryant by the throat, but before
he could get in any work Bryant pulled
his pistol. AS soon as the negro caught a
glimpse of the gun he made a break.
AS he ran Bryant fred one shot. He
was in the act of firing the second time
when Judge Hoke, who was standing
near, caught his arm and prevented him
from shooting the second time. The case
will be heard i'll the recorders court to-
morrow morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21

mngton Stewart twirled and off of each
pitcher but five hits were made.
As!brilliant an infield play as has ever
been seen here was made in Whining
tons seventh by Powers. Two men were
down, Warren was on third and Frost on
second "Tacks" Allen, who was up,
batted fierce to the right of second base.
Powers made a rush from his position at
short, caHtIred the desperate chance,
shot it true to Kelly at first. retired the
side and saved two runs. This play was
the feature of a game OF features.
In the eighth there were two great
catches. Thackera had been put on first
by charity. being later retired by Le-
Grande to Kelly. Stewart and Clayton
had each singled. Devlin lifted a long
fly, which Curran froze to on the edge of
the chasm N right, holding the runners
On their bases. Just after this Sorber
made spirited catch of a sky rocket that
McGinnis put in left.
1t was a game that opened with a. DASH
Clayton, first up swatted the ball into the
right chasm for three bases and a run
seemed certain. Smith took it easy and
retired Devln, who batted to him, at
first, keeping Clayton on third. McGinnis
batted hot to Hennagcr, who was playing
close in and Clayton again had to stick
to third while McGinnis was out at first.
Next up was Dommell-'Illigant" DOM
nell as the beachers have it-who
cracked the ball to the left of first. King
Kelly got it and beat Dommell out to
first 1t was quick and fast inning and
was followed by an equally fast one in
which Raleigh failed to score.
1t was three up and three down for
both clubs in the second though Henna-
ger wearing one red and one black
stocking rs a mascot made a hit. later
being caught at second. In the third
Stewards hit did Wilmington no good,
the same being the result of the muff of
Smiths fly in left by ''Tacks' Allen.
Wilmington's fourth was another case of
nothing doing, and then came Raleigh S
half with three runs as the result of
Devlin's error.
Hughes led off with q hit which bounced
away from Clayton and Kelly bunted to
Stewart, who threw to Clayton on second.
Clayton dropped the ball and lost a
double. Sorber, next up, was dead headed
to first and the bags were full. Henna-
ger hit hard but it was high foul that
Thackera hitched onto Cronin hit a
bounder that Devlin ought to have stop
ped. He touched it, but on it went, while
Hughes, Kelly and Sorber came racing
home. fly from Curran to Clayton and
from LaGrande to McGinnis ended the
inning
Raleigh's next run was in the fifth, i'm
whcih Wilmington had blanked. Smith
hit in left. a clean one, but was forced
when Powers batted to Clayton at second!
Hughes flew out in left. King KeI took
a look at the leather, swatted it plump in
the nose and drove it clean away into
centre, and Powers sprinted home at a
terrific gait from first, while Kel reached
second. Sorber closed the inning by an
atmospheric exhibition.
AS has been told, the chances for VIII
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
MICRO ExCURsIONIsTs FIGHT.
High Point Officers Have Their Hands Full
Attending to Scrappers.
Especial to News and Observer.)


High Point, Aug 20-Yesterday has
been a great day for the colored people
here-two excursions. one from Danville
and the other from Burlington, were run
to High Point. The Danville crowd
reached here first, about 1890 in the
morning, and before the last one of the
excurSionistS had alighted the
officers of The town were chasing some
of the number. One fellow had held
another at bay with a loaded revolver,
and il was he whom the officers were
first giving chase. They ran the fellow
to the northern part of the town, and
seeing that the negro was so fleet OF foot
the officers called to him to halt Failing
to do so one of the policemen drew his
pistol and fired. This brought the negro
to the ground, but he was only feigning.
He was scorted to the Jail to await a
hearing.
The two other of the excursionists from
Danville got into a scrap and were taken
into custody. One fellow alighted
from the cars, with his face and clothes
besnatted red with blood showing the ear
marks of a battle royal with his antagon-
ist There were also two other arrests.
By II o'clock five of their number were
in the custody of officers. Aside from
these arrests the crowd was inclined to
be orderly, with the exception of the
lawful" noise made.
According to present plans the greatest
poultry show ever held in the State will
be pulled off here in January.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
PUMPING HOUSE WRECKED
Fifty Men There Drawing Oil From
the Blazing Tanks.
SAVED BY THF EFFORTS or TpE FlRtMEN
Eighteen Tanks Destroyed and Fire Yet 'gipg.
firemen Driven From Hose by fierce
Heat SEEK 10 Save Tanks
Yet Untouched.
(By the Associated Press. J

Philadelphia, Pa. August 20.-Five per-
the explosion of the big benzine tank at
the Atlantic Refining Company's Oil
Works at Point Breeze at midnight. The
dead are:
JOHN MCULLOM, Engine Company 49,
JAMES EALLS, Engine Company 40.
John DOUGHERTY, Truck Company 8.
The fireman and an emplbye of the re-
fining company, too badly burned to be
recognized.
When the explosion occurred the fire
men of Engine Company 40 and en-
ployes of the refining company, in all
about fifty men. were at work in the
pumping house, drawing off oil from the
burning tanks. The flames shot high in
the air and the pumping house was almost
completely demolished. The ,firemen who
had been playing streams on the other
tanks then directed their attention to the
rescue of the men who had been impris-
oned in the pumping house. 1t was nearly
an hour before the men could be reached.
Meanwhile q score of streams of water
were pouring upon the ruins OF the pump
ing house The promptness with which
the liremen turned their attention to the
rescue of the mem undoubtedly saved
score of lives.
Since early morning the flames have
spread to five additional tanks, making
eighteen that have been destroyed. The
fire is by no means under control, and
although most of the tanks not yet on
fire are more or less isolated from those
that are burning there is constant fear
of the flames reaching some of those that
have escaped
The almost exhausted firemen are pay
ing no attention to the burning tanks, de-
voting their endeavors to an effort to save
the tanks and other property not on fire.
The heat is so fierce that they have been
driven away from the hose A device is
used that will hold the nozzle stationary
and in position to throw water on the
sides Of the tanks and the fire fighters
retired to a safe distance to observe their
machine AT work.
Meanwhile the oil in the tanks nearest
those on fire is being pumped to the most
distant tanks. The big cooper shop was
on fire at one time, but the flames were
extinguished before the structure was
much damaged
AS usual the officials of the company
refuse to give any estimate of the loss
Those in position to know estimate it at
from $500, coo to 81 900 900.
The Point Breeze Oil Works have been
devastated by fire on several occasions.
Eleven years ago fire started which
burned fiercely for three days. destroying
much property and causing heavy loss.
Seventeen years ago there was another
fire which deiied the efforts of the fire.
men for six days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
SHOT IN THE THROAT
Fun" That Might Have Cost
a Life.
Rather Peculiar Damage Suit Involving EIec-
ticty and Meat Ho.k Large Num-
bar of Cases on Docket
Especial to News and Observer. J


Durham, N. c., August 2O-In CONVEX
sation with your correspondent today
frof. c. w. Massey, Superintendent of
Public Instruction, said that Durham
county is more enthused over the ques-
ton or education than ever before in it's
history, he said that already the board of
education have awarded the contract for
the erection of five new school houses at
cost of about $4,000, and other new
houses are in contemplation, also i'm
provements are being made to a number
or school houses in the county.
Durham county criminal court will begin
next Monday with Judge Shaw on the
bench. There are one hundred cases Oh
the docket. Among them is the case of
the State against w. II. Barbee, white
man, who is charged with fraud. He is
under $iO0 bond. Another is the case of
the State against Louis ~ Smith, also a
white man, charged with forgery in two
cases.
Mr.. William Horton a young man, was
accidently shot at the residence of Mr. j.
T. Cash in North Durham last night Mr.
Horton and a number of other young pco-
pie, among them Leonard Lyon, were
there at watermelon slicing and while
the crowd was in the yard Mr.. Lyon went
into the house and found an old pistol
and snapped it several times. He then
came out into the yard and snapped it at
Mr.. Horton Through fun when there was
a fash and report and a ball was buried
in Mr.. Horizons neck DR.. A. Cheatham
was called and examined the wound and
stated it was not in any way dangerous,
and that Horton would be all right in a
few days. This greatly comforted Lyon,
who was frightened more than Horton.
Mr.. Horton was carried to the Watts Hos
pital this morning and Dr.. Cheatham took
the ball out this afternoon.
Prof. Gilmore Ward Bryant, president of
the Southern Conservatory of Music, has
just returned from an eastern tour, where
he went in the interest of his popular
institution. The prospects for the open
ing of the Conservatory grow brighter
every day.
large damage suit will soon be en-
tered against the city of Durham and the
Durham Traction Company. The plaintiff
In this case will be Mr. James Shepherd,
farmer. The papers in the case have
not peen hled as yet, but it is thought
that the amount Of DANA ges asked for
Will be several thousand dollars
Some time ago Mr.. Shepherd came to
town from his home, about mile from
the city, and went to the city market
house to see his brother who is en-
ployed in the meat stall of Mr.. C. M.
Herndon, and he put his hand on a piece
of meat which had in some way become
charged with electricity. In taking hold
of the meat Mr. Shepherd received a Sc
we're shock that knocked him backwards
This brought his head in contact with a
meat hook and his head was caught for
some time. 1t took two men to release
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
Is THIS MAN JIM LOWRY!
A Suspect Arrested at Rochester Believed to be
officer Jones Murderer
(By the Associated Press }

I
Rochester, n. Y, August 20.-A negro
giving the name Of John Fla aglcr, asked
for night lodging late last night at the
Central police station and was locked up.
Today Chief Cleary examined the man and
after taking his measurements by the
Bertillon system suspects he is noe other
than Jim Lowry, of Shelby n c., wanted
in that city for the murder August 4th
last of Chief of Police Jones. When ques-
toned by the Chief, Flagler or Lowry
told several conflicting stories as to his
whereabouts during the past week or two.
The description sent out by the North
Carolina authorities of Lowry tallies ex-
actly in every particular with that OF
Lowry. even TO decayed teeth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
ON HACKETTs DESK.
Letter Concerning Howison's Reported State
ment Will Probably be Sent Him
(By the Associated Press. }

l.
Washington, Aug. 20.-The Acting
Secretary of the Navy, Mr.. Hackett, had
on his desk todav the letter from Ad-
miral Schley's counsel relative to re-
ported interview by Admiral Howison
one of the members of the court of in
quiry. Beyond admitting that the letter
had been received, Mr.. Hackett would
not discuss it in any phase. 1t is the
general expectation, however, that the
letter will be forwarded to Admiral Howl
son with request for reply.
Captain Parker, one of Admiral
Schley's counsel, held brief conference
with Mr. Hackett during the morning. A
formal request for d list of witnesses to
be summoned by the Judge advocate was
made by Admiral Schleys counsel today
The request will be complied with as
soon as practicable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
WILMINGTON SHUT OUT
Sensational Ball Playing Headed by
Powers Great Stop.
The HORNETS DEFEATED THE BABES
Owing 10 The Small Attendance The Third Game
Was Called Off, and Last Night the
TarbMo Team Left For
Home.

A magnificent game opened the fight
for the Pennant.
No more gingery, snappy bail playing
has ever been seen in Raleigh than the
Red Birds served up yesterday.
But for one OF the errors of the Lob
sters which came when the bases were
full, the score would have been one tC
naught in favor of Raleigh instead oi
four to naught in its favor.
At the slab for Raleigh was Franl
Smith, the Iron Man" as he has been
dubbed. The balls he shied in came as
from a cannon's mouth, and he had the
nerves Of each Lobster all torn up fol
fear that he would hit him. For VIII.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
eadsal North Carolina Dailies and Circulation

mington to score only came in the first
seventh and eighth. In the two latter
with two men on bases Smith and the
Red Birds kept the representatives from
New Hanover from seeing how the rub
Der felt after chase around the bags.
People who missed the great ball game
Yesterday should be out today. 1t is 8
battle of two strong teams, and victory
is as apt to go one way as the other. The
contest is a nip and tuck one and to see
it is an afternoon of excitement.
The result of yesterdays game il
figures is as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
Durham Beaten by Goldsboro.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Goldsbcso, n. c., August 2O.-Goldsboro
defeated durham on the diamond today
by the 70 owing score: r. H. e.
Durham. :. 80 0201- 4 IA
Goldsboro.. :. ..0400030 % 4
Batteries: Durham, Graves and Hall;
Goldsboro, Bass and Randall.
Summary-Stolen bases, Durham 5,
Goldsboro 2; three base hit, Bass; two
base hit, Summerfield; struck out, by
Bass 9, by Graves s; base on balls, off
Bass s. off Graves 8; hit by pitched ball,
Randall. Time of game, 1:50. Umpire,
Mr.. Trent. Attendance 500.
The features of the game were two
difficult running catches made by Free
man. The game throughout was very ex-
citing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
Lexington Wants a Park.
special to News and observer.)

Lexington, n. c., August 20--Superior
court began here yesterday. Judge Coble
presiding. The docket is light, with no
case of much Importance to try.
Our town is talking about converting
the public square into a beautiful park
with a Confederate monument in the CEN
tire. 1t would make a beauty spot out of
an eye-sore. Hon. S. e. Williams is at
the head of the movement, which fact bids
well for success.
The money for the towns graded school
bonds was received few days ago. and
the school commissioners have gone to
work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-21
MATTER TO BE INVESTIGATED.

Washington, August 20.-General Bates,
commanding the Department of Missouri,
today telegraphed the War Department a
report of the premature explosion of a
shell in siege gun at Fort Riley yesterday
by which soldier was killed and a
number of others wounded. He says the
commanders officer of the post has or
dered an investigation. An officer of the
Ordnance Department has been sent to
Fort Riley to make an investigation for
the Ordnance Bureau.