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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
RUNS AMUCK WITH A GUN
Three Persons Killed and Another
Fatally Wounded

Iron River, Wis, October 26.-Andrew
Israelson, a homesteader living near
Beechwood, a small settlement eight
miles west OF here, today became sud-
denly n violently insane and attack
ed the members Of the household with
a gun. Two persons besides himself.
are dead. and a fourth is dying.
His wife was the first to fall, being
killed instantly by a bullet through her
head. Her father. who went to her as
sistance, was shot through the body and
Is believed to be fatally wounded.
The third victim was Israelson's sis
ter-in-law. and after shooting her
through the heart the maniac set fire
to the house, in which, lying i'll in bed,
was the aged mother Of his wife.
The flames had gained good Roadway
before several men who were attracted
by the fire rushed upon the scene. As
they did 50 Israelson, who was in the
b~arnyard, where in his frenzy he had
killed the COW, put the gun to his
mouth and blew out his brains. The
sick woman and the bodies Of the dead
were removed from the burning house
none toe soon, for in q few minutes II
was in ruins
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
GOOD ROADS
Captain John Barry Appointed by h
verno as One of New Hanover's
to the Good Roads Conven-
ton

The state road convention is to be
held at Winston-Salem next Friday
and Saturday. November 1st and 2nd.
Besides the delegates previously men
toned. Governor Aycock has also ap-
pointed our esteemed townsman, Cap
tain John Barry, as M Of New Han
overs delegates. The convention is to
be held under the auspices Of the
Southern railway, b national office of
road inquiry at Washington, the Ma
tional Good Roads Association, and our
state highway commission. 1t is to be
the most interesting and important
good roads convention ever held in the
state.
Captain Barry is deeply interested in
the good roads movement n has de-
termined to attend the convention. lie
has had many years experience in road
building, having for years been the
Oldest master of roadway on the At
lantic Coast Line. He vas also form
erly superintendent of roads in New
Hanover county. For yearS he has
beer a member of the National Road
masters Association. He is a practt-
cal, experienced man and will make a
good representative for New Hanover
at the road
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
A Duplin County Man Attacked on tn
HiRhway-His Little Son Dangerous
" Shot
Correspondence Of fs.e a..<>-rer.o

Correspondence OF fsse as.<.-rer.)
KenansviIle. tctc-- 5.
Mr.. Peter Jones OF Pink Hill. Duplin
county while rei rning from Kinston
a few nights ago there he had been TO
sell a large quantity OF tobacco. was
fired upon by unknown parties and
came near being killed. He was with
in a few miles OF home and had gotten
out OF the buggy to adjust the harness
and left his 1~0-year-old son who accom-
panied him in the buggy. The charge
or buck shot intended for the father
was fired point blank at the son.
whose body was penetrated by not less
than fourteen of the shot Several OF
them entered the abdominal cavity. and
although. seriously wounded. the boy
may recover.
The object OF the murderrus assault
was robbery. as Mr.. Jones is not known
TO have any enemies who would attempt
his life. He thinks he was only saved
from robbery by the promptness and
speed with which he left that locality.
were sent for, and put
upon the rack of the would b. murder
er. but as yet no arrests have been
made.
Work on the fire proof Offices for
clerk OF court and register OF deeds Is
being rapidly pushed 10 completion and
from present prospects they will soon be
ready for occupancy.
New pupils continue to come In at
the James Sprunt institute, and when
the mount recently donated by the
presbytery has been expended in i'm.
~provements, as is now contemplated
the school will be second TO none in the
state.
The children's day celebration at the
Baptist church in Warsaw was a per.
feet success. The decorations by Miss
Sudie Middleton n others were in
deed beautiful, and the music for the
occasion as arranged and conducted by
Miss Carrie Hussey, for the young
ladies and by Miss Matte Hines, a
young lady Of twelve, for the little ones
was highly praised. and much enjoyed
nv all
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Street Car Strike I'm New Orleans

New Orleans, October 26.-The strike
on the Carrollton electric road which
controls the St Charles, Napoleon, and
Jackson Avenue ines and also the Ca
nal n Clayborne line. went into effect
today when the motorneers and conduc-
tors brought in their cars. The strike
results from the refusal OF the company
to reinstate a conductor who was dis
charged for fighting while wearing a
company's uniform The employees 30
far have declined TO recede from the
position they have taken. The COM
pany Is operating some cars guarded
by policemen and no attempt at vio-
lence has ben made. No other lines
than those controlled by the Carrollton
Company are affected By the strike,
hnUavar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

draws him very near the heart OF every
believer throughout the world Lead
Kindly Light" was sung by the vast
multitude, and the hymn which Eel
from his dying lips, Nearer My God
to Thee" was impressively rendered
as a solo, concluding with Beethoven's
funeral march. 1t was all so accord
ant with our own feelings. AS the last
strains Of the grand organ foared
away we tried to say.
1T is Gods Way"
1t is Gods way, my race is run;
Not mine to question why,
The hand that long hath led me on
Now points me TO the sky
1t is Gods way that I pass on,
Tho strange the passing be.
The angel He sends for me today
Will n day come for thee.
1t Is Gods way. my work is done.
Tho swift the message sped.
Upon the noontide Of my sun
Calmly ] bow my head
1t is Gods way I yield to Him,
The spirit He hath made.
Sweet one lean on His tender love,
Lear hard, be not afraid
Thus passed our martyred one beyond
Pure and sublime his faith,
C~onQuering the last
Triumphant still in death.
Let every heart resume it's calm.
Tho heavy yet with pain.
Like him each duty t fulfill,
Not let him die in vain.
MARY B. HEYER
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
tt Happened in a Drug store.

zone day last winter a lady came to
my drug store and asked for a brand
of cough medicine that I did not have
in stock" says Mr.. G. r. Grandin, the
popular druggist of Ontario, n. Y.
She was disappointed and wanted to
know what cough preparation I could
recommend. I said to her that 1 could
freely recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and that she could take a bot
tie of the remedy and after giving il a
fair trial if she did not find it worth the
money to bring back the bottle and
would refund the price paid. In the
course OF a day or two the lady came
back in company with a friend in need
Of a cough medicine and advised her
TO buy a bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. I consider that a very good
for sale by r. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
SPARES

Delmar, Del. a town OF about Ice In
habitants Is almost wiped out by IRE.
Nearly $50 peple are homeless.
1t is announced that a billiard tourna-
ment has been arranged to be played In
December for q purse OF s2ooe At the
Madison Square concert han to settle
the dispute as to who Is Champion.
The state department Is about to lose
the services Of Thomas W. cridle..
third assistant secretary OF state. He
h accepted the position OF European
commissioner OF b Louisiana pu--
chase exposition.
The navy department has selected
Lieutenant Commander W. Il. H
Switzerland to succeed Captain c. c.
Todd. a. chief hydrographer OF the
navy. and orders have been issued de-
taching him from the command OF the
Dolphin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
CzolgoSZ Sends for a Priest

Auburn. n. Y, October 25.-Leon
Czolgosz, the murderer of President Nc
Kinley, was visited in his cell in the
Auburn p~enitentiary today by the Rev.
Hyacinth iFudinski, of Buffalo. The
visit was made at the request Of the
condemned. Father Fudinski spent ar
hour with the assassin. When he
emerged he was asked by an Associated
Press reporter if Colgosz had %renounc-
ed anarchy and embraced Christianity.
He replied He is a Christian
He was born a Christian, and although
he may nave renowned Christianity,
he is a Christian, 1 think
Father Fudinski admitted that in the
hour he was with the assassin a great
change for the better came over MIN,
He said he expected to see Czolgcsz
again soon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
THE DEATH OF M'KiNLEY
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGEl

cheerful since having las strychnine.'
AT 4:45 o'clock it is said: mind wan
dering, and restless" Calomel, whis-
key and water, and digita1is were again
administered. The skin was moist and
cold, and the $50 o'clock bulletin re-
ported that the presidents condition
was not quite so favorable, n his food
had been stopped. At 9:35 o'clock, DR..
Rixey writes: Whole body moist and
cold. Pulse weak and thready. Slept
quietly twenty minutes" At IL O'Clock
of that night normal salt solution was
injected beneath the skin. At midnight
whiskey and water was given, with an
infusion of digitalis. For the first time
resort was had to Limitations Of oxy-
gen. The bulletin issued at that time
read: "AIl u~nfavorable symptoms in
the presidents condition have improved
since the last bulletin" etc.
The eighth and last day Of the pres
ident's life, September 18th, opened with
this entry at 1920 o'clock a. m: REST
less, and complains Of headache"
Whiskey and water was given, and per-
SEPARATION was induced. but at 1 O'Clock
a. m. is this entry: Very restless and
wants to get up; tired" The same
medical treatment was continued, in
volving a plentiful use OF oxygen,
digitalis, s~trychnine and morphine and
peptonoids.
Still at ass o'clock the patients con-
ditfon is reported as grave. The oxy-
gen was continued. There was no re-
sponse to stimulants. Atropine NOR
phia was injected; the patient was al
most pulseless.
The last entry was made at 9 O'Clock
p. m. and there was a sap Of five hours
between that and the end. 1t read:
Heart sounds very feeble. Oxygen
continued. Slight reflex movements;
and at 2:15 o'clock, September IA, 1901
the president died"
Attached to the report are the results
of the a%utopsies and the chemical and
meteorological examinations which
have been published In h medica,
journals.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Earl Russell Not Barred from America

Washington. October 2s.-Earl Rus
cell. who was convicted by the house
OF lords OF bigamy for marrying a sac
ond wife in this ountry after he had
been granted a divorce in evada b
free to enter this country IL he SO de-
sires. Assistant Secretary Taylor OF
the treasury who has general jurisdic-
ton over navigation matters. decided
he question today overriding the COM
missioner OF navigation. Mr.. Powderl-.
Mr.. Taylor pointed out that Earl Rus-
sell has been granted a divorce by
an American our under which grans
he was at liberty to marry again and so
marrying he was guilt or no crime
against the laws of the United States
or the states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
BLOOD

We live by our blood, and
on it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re,
freshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind, with con-
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits,
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved; our blood
is poor; there is little nutri-
ment in it.
Back OF the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS emulsion
of cod-liver oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-mar
woman and child.
Wen send you a little to Try, if you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oo Pearl street, New YORK
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
"a Sad Death In Wilson
Correspondence Of the Messenger
urilrAn ~ na&nkn- q

Wilson, n. c., October 26.
Mrs. Mary E. Young, who died here
On Thursday, was buried yesterday.
The funeral services were conducted
from the Methodist church by Rev. Mr..
Tyre.
, Mrs. Young's death was particularly
sad. She came to Wilson from Mr.. w.
B. Young's on Monday to visit her rela-
tives and during her visit received a
fall to which is attributed the real
cause Of her death. Being very old.
having reached the age Of 20 years. she
was not able to rally from the effect
of the fall.
She had scores Of friends IN Wilson.
who deeply sympathize with h be-
reaved family in their loss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
To Pay Duke of Manchester's Debts

London, October 22.-According to
The Daily Express. at a family confer
snce held at No. As Portland Square
yesterday. which vas attended by Eu-
gene Zimmerman, it was arranged that
he should pay E5, 600 and Consuelo, the
duchess Of Manchester pay $4,000 to Il
Quidate the duke Of Manchester's debts
1t vas also announced that the present
tenant Of Kimbolton. castle the princi-
pal country seat Of the duke OF Man
chester had consented to vacate in CT
der to crafty the wish of the young
duchess hat her ACCOMPLISHMENT might
occur there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
On the Hunt for Botha.s Troops

New Castle. Natal. October ss.-Com-
mandant General Botha. with q mail
escort has rejoiuei Schalk- Burgker.
whose moyable government IL estao-
hshed to the westward OF Amsterdam.
guarded by loo horsemen. Genera
Botha's forces have separated into
small commanders, which are operat-
Ing in a rough, bushy country well
adapted to Boer tactics. Several Brit
ish columns are hunting them
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Roosevelt's Message to Congress

Washington, October 25.-The consul
tations between the president and his
cabinet officers at the cabinet meeting
today were especially full, owing to
the decision which Mr.. Roosevelt has
reached to write all of his w mes
sage to congress n to do it on origi-
ne lines. The president has determin-
ed to do away with the detailed state
ment of the affairs of each department.
He will devote his message to only such
topics as he chooses to lay particularly
before the attention of congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Recommendation I'm Samar

Manila, October 25.-The people of the
Island Of Samar have been notified to
concentrate in the towns on pain OF be-
ing considered public enemies and out
laws m treated accordingly. Intense
feeling exists among the troops in Sa-
nal. If they can meet the enemy in
open air. there will be great retaliation.
Many of them have seen and the other.
have heard of the barbarous treatment
to which the dead American soldiers
were subjected by the Filipinos recent
1y
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

For three days and nights / suffered
agony untold from an attack Of shol-
era morbus brought on by eating Gu
cumbers." says NJ. E. Lowther. clerk
of the district court. Centerwille, Iowa.
II thought I should surely die. and
tried a dozen different medicines but all
to no purpose. I sent for a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera N Diar-
rhoea Remedy n three doses relieved
me entirel." This remedy is for sale by
r. r Bellamy. druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

Philadelphia. October 25-Arrange-
ments were completed here today for
the transfer Of 23S, ga acres of land in
West Virginia, owned by the Fiat Top
Land Association OF this city. to a
syndicate representing the newly or
gained Pocahontas Coal and Coke
Company, Of New York. The land was
transferred for a consideration OF &c.
oO0, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Suicide of N Nffufster

birmingham, Ala. October es-Rey.
Otto p. Lenk- aged e years, pastor OF
St Johns German Lutheran church ut
Cullman, died his afternoon from n
bullet just over his heart. in
fiicted by a pistol In his WI hands. IL
Is supposed the death OF Miss Minnie
Hartung. to whom Rev. Mr.. Lenk Was
said TO be engaged. was the cause OF the
suicide.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

A new remedy for biliousness is now
on sale at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
1t is called Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. 1t gives quick relief and
will prevent the attack if given as soon
as the first Indication of the disease APP
pears. Price, % cents per box. Sam
pies free. p. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

London, October 25.-The war office
has ordered the immediate release Of
three members of the Fifth Victorian
contingent. who, ~resenting -Brigadier
General Beatson calling the command
white livered ours" were tried by court
martial and sentenced to death for
mutinous conduct. General Kitchener
committing the sentence to twelve
years penal Servitude.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

w. Bourke Cochran delieverd his mi
tial speech OF the present campaign in
New York at a democratic meeting held
at Carnegie hall Friday night. In his
speech he arraigned h fusion candi-
dates. He had a large and enthusiastic
audience.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Success OF Colombian Insurgents

Washington, October 26.-Consul ZEN
eral Gudger, at Panama, in a dispatch
to h state department. dated October
18th. says that a report hass@ached him
from Tumaco hat the liberals have
captured the MORO which commands
the entrance to the city and have sur
rounded h government troops sta
toned in the city. An effort has been
made to relieve the troops, but TO no
purpose: and it is expected that the
city will soon he taken
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
A Democrat to succeed Judge Fuller

Washington, October % Senator
Pritchard and Representative Moody,
of North Carolina, called on the pres
ident today and asked him to appoint
S. p. Adams, Of that state. as judge OF
the court of private land claims, to I'll
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Judge Thomas Fuller. The president
said that as Judge Fuller was a demo
crat, a man of that party would be
named as his successor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after lat
ing you nay know that you need a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Sam
piles free at R. r. Bellamy'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Cleveland and New York MayoraIty
COnteat

New York, October 22.-Edward NJ.
Shepard. democratic candidate for may
or of Greater New York, was asked to-
day II it was true, as reported, that
former President Cleveland had written
a letter in support Of his canvas. He
replied:
Il have nothing to say of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland. The name and fame
OF the very great American are part
OF the heritage Of the whole country
and he should not. in his honored re-
tirement, be asked to enter, either d.
rectly or indirectly into this or any
other strictly municipal contest"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Endorsement of Charleston Exposition

New York, October 25.-The executive
commissioners associations, composed
of commissioners to the Pan-American
exposition from the various states, Of
which Jos. MacAullen, of Minneapolis,
is chairman, have adopted resolutions
endorsing the Charleston exposition
and advising all Pan-American exhibit
tors to exhibit there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Another Demand for increased Wage

NnotHor DeHIaHu TOT IHcreAseu wages
Fall River, Mass, October 22.-The
textile council tonight instructed its
secretary to send a communication to
the manufacturers asking for a 10 per
cent increase in wages, to take effect
November 4th. The action of Mr.. Bor-
den in advancing wages another 5 pei
cent. in his mills has stirred the oper.
atives to an unusual pitch and they talk
very strongly OF fighting for the ad-
vance.
The manufacturers on the other hand
firmly declare that an increase in wages
will not be given.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-29
Communication With Miss stones

Constantinople, October 25.-Commu
nication has been established from
Melink, province of Salonica, with tn,
brigands who abducted Miss Stone, III.
American missionary, and her compaI.
Ion. Messrs. Peet n Eddy had {
long conference today on the varlou!
phases of the Stone affair, based OF
dispatches received from Melnik.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-09-20
ChflNren'a MeaIs

Chlidren should be taught to be reg
uiar at their meals and TO take nothing
between meals. This rule applies TO
infants as well as to older children.
The practice of feeding the little one
every time it cries is a most serious in
jury 10 its weak digestive organs. An
infants stomach. though il needs food
at more frequent intervals-two to four
hours. according TO its age-reouires
the same regularity which is essential
TO the maintenance Of Healthy djges-
ton III Older persons. The irregularitv
usually practiced is undoubtedly one
Of The greatest causes of the fearful
mortality Of infants from disorders Of
the digestive organs, as appears in our
mortuary reports.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-09-20
PCH PHILIPPINE PROVINCE.
Facts About Tayabas. In southeaSt-
Lu80a-

From Official material compiled ID
the division Of insular affairs II tAa
war department. IT Washington "a ao-
stract has been prepared coa,, neg
the province of TayaGas, which aecll-
pies the western of the two -rea, Pc
ninsulas which terminate southeastern
Luzon- II has an area Of 2.:..s4 square
miles. with an acreage OF I.4>,}. 1tie.. or
more than twice the size OF Rhode -
land There is a main central cl.a.n
mountains which sends out lateral
ranges toward the Pacific yisayan and
Mindoro seacoasts and ranges in eleva-
ton from 100 TO 2.210 feet The Taya-
bas river, the largest stream. has froa.
six 70 twelve feet depth near its mouth.
The shores OF this province are indent-
ed by three of the largest and finest
bays III the archipelago. lis popG!a-
ton Is 109.1SQ, nearly a. much is that
Of the state of Delaware. The iuhah.t
ants are Tagalogs and BicoIS. both IAN
guages being spoken. There are TWEEN
ty-tlrse towns and 10 villages besides
rural settlements. The capital. Lucena.
port Of entry, telegraph and military
station, with a population Of I0.7l2.
the second in size in the province, i
well built.
Indications Of coal are found in sew
eral parts of the province Among
many valuable woods the dumcal NAV
be mentioned. This tree produces a
bitter wood from which cups are made.
and has a medicinal value. Water
standing in the cups in a few hours ac-
quires taste and effect similar to dui-
nine. The inhabitants are largely en-
gagged in the manufacture OF hats. ci-
gar cases and boxes More than 500
looms are operated in weaving hemp
and pineapple fiber. There are also
forty mills engaged in making oil from
the cocoanut. Many of the towns have
dock and boat building facilities.