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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15


going to carry you. you ought not to
worry much about your ailing eyesight
and failing limbs.
Trust In Gods Providences.
You get little worried for fear that
some time you will come to want, do
you? Your children and grandchildren
sometimes speak little sharp to you
because of your ailments. The Lord
will not speak sharp. Do you think
you will come to want? What do you
think the Lord is? Are his granaries
empty? Will he feed the raven and
the rabbit and the lion in the desert
and forget you? Why. naturalists tell
us that the porpoise will not forsake
its wounded and sick mate. And do
you suppose the Lord Of heaven and
earth has not as much sympathy as the
fish of the sea? But you say, "I am
so near worn out, and l am Of no use
to God any more" l think the Lord
knows whether you are Of any more
use or not. II you were of no more
use. he would have taken you before
this. Do you think God has forgotten
you because he has taken care of you
70 or 80 years? He thinks more OF you
to-day than he ever did because you
think more of him. May the God OF
Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and Paul
the aged be your God forever! But
I gather all the promises to day in a
group, and ask the shepherds to drive
their flocks of lambs and sheep up to
the sparkling supply. Behold, happy
is the man whom God correcteth."
Though he cause grief yet will he
have compassion" MANY are the af-
fictions of the righteous, but the Lord
delivereth him out Of them all"
weeping may endure for night, but
Joy cometh in the morning" ! am de-
termined that no one shall go out OF
this house uncontrolled. Yonder is a
timid and shrinking soul who seems to
hide away from the consultations | am
uttering as a child with sore hand
hides away from the physician lest he
touch the wound too roughly, and the
mother has to go and compel the little
patient to come out and see the ply
slcian. So l come to your timid and
shrinking soul to-day and compel you
to come out in the presence Of the Dr.
vine Physician. He will not hurt you.
He has been healing wounds for many
years, and he will give you gentle and
omnipotent medicament.
But people when they have trouble
60 any where rather than to God. De
Quincy took opium to get rid Of his
troubles. Charles Lamb took to punch.
Theodore Hook took to something
stronger. Edwin Forrest took to the
atrical dissipation. And men have run
all around the earth, hoping in the
quick transit to get away from their
misfortunes. 1t has been dead fail
ure. There is only one we'll that can
slake the thirst of an afflicted spirit,
and that is the deep and inexhaustible
well Of the gospel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
Lima OIL Kills Mosquitoes.

New York, Aug. 1O.-"I have" says
DR.. A. II. Doty, one Of the state health
officers, proved that lima oil will de-
stroy mosquitoes in their larval and
matured state. that anopheles, which
spread malaria, exist on State island.
and have caught this culex in a
house where there are several cases of
malarial fever of severe type. Lima
oil may also be used with success on
the breeding places of the culicidae but
at the same time / contend that the
right way to go about it is to drain
or fill up such breeding places"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
American League.
eNCKE'S COMET IS ERRATlC.
Acts in Way That Astronomers Cam
not Account For.

Acts in Way That Astronomers Cam
not Account For.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 10.-Interviewed
upon the recently discovered Encke's
comet, Prof. Pickering said: 1--WE
have great interest in Encke's comet
because the time of its arrival is not
constant. Since it was discovered 1t
has been quickening its speed and
shortening its period at the rate of
about two hours and half in each
revolution. There is no ordinary way
to account for this action on the part
of the comet. 1t tends to prove that
1t is passing through a resisting medi-
UNI, which, instead Of causing the
comet to lessen the speed of its mo-,
ton, quickens it.
"The comet is vague and somewhat
indistinct when seen by the naked eye.
and it is not very clear when photo,
graphed. 1t is irregular in form and
rarely exhibits a marked nucleus"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
petroleum KIN. San Jose Scale.

The farmer has found petroleum his
best friend in dealing with other pests
than the mosquito. 1t is the only thing
that will kill the tree scales. including
the famous San Joe scale. and it is the
sovereign remedy for line of bae-
terial ills in vegetation. Not merely
the invisible parasites are combated
with oil, but the visible insects as well.
Kerosene emulsion goes far 10 COM
pensate for the loss of insectivorous
birds out OF doors, and is absolutely
indispensable in dealing with the pests
in poultry houses and stables.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
1t Rained In the Milk.

New York, Aug. 12.-"My client is
not guilty, your honor" said Lawyer
Rieger today, in defense of Max Blum
enstein. who was accused of selling
adulterated milk. "How's that?" asked
Magistrate Cornell. at was raining
when the inspector examined the milk
and the can had hole in its cover
and the rain went through it." Mag
istrate Cornell broke into laugh.
"One hundred dollars bail for trial."
he said
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
MIles Opposes Midway Dance.

Buffalo. Aug. 1O.-It was said along
the midway today that the War De-
partment, prompted by General Miles,
had communicated with the director
general, asking that the oriental thea
ter dances be so modified that the
West Point cadets, who are coming to
camp at the exposition next week.
could look on with perfect impunity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
Edouard de Reszke Coming.

New York, Aug. 1O.-The announce
ment is made that Maurice Grau has
engaged Edouard de Reszke for the
coming season of grand opera in this
country. slbyl sanderson has also
been engaged for the season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
Drowned Mhila Canoeing.

Bristol, Tenn, Aug. 10.-Jesse Hairless
and John B. Rust, each aged about IS
years. were drowned in the Holston
river while canoeing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

Mother and three children killed by
lightning at Mount Heunen, La
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

What persons are by starts. they are
by nature.-Sterne.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

age am with thee, and to hoary hairs
will carry thee" Well, II the Lord Is
going to carry you. you ought not to
worry much about your ailing eyesight
and failing limbs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15
ODE Scourge
ofDamascus

Copyrighted 1891 By Robert Bonners Sons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
THE SUPERIOR COURT
THE MIDSUMMER TERM CONVENED
HERE YESTERDAY MORNING.
Judge Allen is Presiding and Solicitor
Duffy Observation-Disclosures Docket
Taken Up and several Recruits Sent
to Work the Roads.

The superior court Of New hanover
| county convened yesterday morning al
| 10 o'clock, His Homo Judge Oliver II.
| Allen, of Kinston, presiding. The Off
| GERS of the court in attendance are So
Licitor Rodolpk Duffy, Sheriff F. n.
Stedman and Colonel John D. Taylor.
clerk Of the court
The sheriff returned the following
Jurors for the term: ]. W. Curtis, c.
H. Cooper, ]. H. Switzerland, P. S.
Murray, s. ". Bunting, D.. ]. Brady, c.
G. Dew, T. s. Tolar. ST., w. L. Rogers,
j. NJ. Chadwick, c. E Smith, H. L.
Deans. George Branch, w. T. Britain,
Willie Baldwin, A. c. Ezzell, William
Flanagan, j. H. Burriss, J. S. Potter,
John Baker, Moses Horne, a. S. Hold
en-. W. A. Frank. D. F. Klein, H. B.
Bailey, John A. Biddle, ]. c. Carterett,
w. ]. Kirkham, James E. Hall j. E.
Moore.
For good and sufficient reasons the
court excused following jurors: c. H.
Cooper, S. V. Buntink, c. E. Smith, G.
w. Westbrook. w. A. Frank, James E.
Hail., J. A. Biddle.
The following were drawn and empan-
nelled as a grand jury: A. S. Holden,
j. H. Switzerland, G.. G. Dew, T. S. To-
lar. Sr., w. L. Rodgers, j. NJ. Chad
wick. George Branch, w. R. T. Britain,
Willie Baldwin, A. c.. Ezzer, William
flanagan, J.. S. Potter, John Baker,
Moses Horne, D. F. Klein, H. G. Bailey,
J.. G. Carterett, w. j. Kirkham.
A. S. Holden was appointed and
sworn as foreman Of the grand jury.
1t was ordered by the court that five
jurors be drawn under the act of 1S5.
The court ook up the criminal docket
and during the day disposed Of cases as
follows:
and failed and judgment niSi was en-
tered and sci IA and capias issued.
Americas Holmes. Mary Polite and
Benjamin Bevins.
State VS.. Martha Evans, colored, as
sault and battery, defendant submitted
and judgment was suspended on pay
ment Of the costs.
Thomas Groom, for costs, 80 days al
lowed in which to pay balance Of costs,
and if same is not paid then capias will
be issued.
c. E.. Collins, retailing liquor without
license, verdict not guilty.
James Howe, colored, carrying con-
cealed weapon, pleaded guilty and SEN
fenced to 80 days OF the public roads
an dto pay the costs and Jail fees.
Lizzie Jackson, colored, two cases for
assault with a deadly weapon, verdict
guilty. Sentenced, in each case, to 80
days in Jail, and to pay costs and Jail
fees. with authority to the county COM
misSioners to hire her out.
Dora Moore, colored, larceny, verdict
not guilty.
The Judge announced that the session
of the court will be from 10 a. m. to 2
p. m. unless otherwise desired by the
bar.
The court accordingly o a recess
till 10 o'clock his morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Death of an Only Daughter

We sincerely regret to chronicle the
death of Miss Estelle May Farmer, only
daughter of Mr.. John and Mrs. Maria
Up. Farmer, which sad event occurred
Sunday evening at $40 o'clock at the
ihome of the bereaved parents, AIS Red
lCross street. She IA been i'll twenty
three days with typhoid fever, n
while her condition for many days a
prepared her loved ones and friends to
Iexpect the worst, her death is a great
lshock to them.
Miss Farmer was aged seventeen
lyears. seven months and nine days, and
Twas greatly beloved by a wide circle of
friends. She was a member Of st. An
Idrews' Presbyterian church and a con-
lstant attendant upon the Sunday school.
The sorely bereaved parents have the
Ideep sympathy of all in the loss which
has fallen upon their household.
Besides her parents, the deceased
Ileaves three brothers, Mr.. ]. B. Farmer,
who travels for the ArmouS Packing
Company, Mr.. George L.. Farmer, who is
lat present with Mr.. a. Mavronichols
and Master Harry Farmer, aged six
Years.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
I%ternoOn at 4:30 o'clock at st. Andrews
Presbyterian church, the Rev. a. D.
Mcclure. d. D., conducting the services.
There was a large attendance, and when
the services concluded the remains were
l~sorrowfully followed to Oakdale GEM
letery where they were laid to rest. The
grave was tenderly covered with hand
lsome floral tributes. A specially pretty
and very appropriate design was sent
lby her Sunday school class Of five
members. The design was a spangled
lstar, with n spngle broken off. Love-
lily designs were sent by st. Andrews
ISunday school as a whole and by her
brothers associates in the establish
lment of the m Packing Company.
There were also many other extremely
lovely floral tributes tenderly showing
THE heartfelt sympathy of the many
1.-THE stricken family.
The pallbearers were as follow:
Messrs. Alex Mcclure, Walter Sprunt,
Henry Murphy, Ernest Brogden, Will
liam Davis and Dave IeGwin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

people should be out Of m league OF
organization.
Raleigh and Tarboro viii be oppos-
ingtteams all OF this weak. Three days
in Tarboro and the last three days IN
Raleigh.
:Wilmington's new second baseman
Soffe is a fine inielder. His record on
Richmond, both IN the ield and at the
bat was q very good one. Some en-
thusiasts claim that he is b best SEQ
ond baseman in the league.
Jack Frost reported in Charlotte 1or
yesterdays game. He is a good player
and no doubt will entirely please the
management.
Wilmington is endeavoring to secure
the services Of Dannehower, one OF tine
best pitchers IL the whole league. Two
or three of the teams are trying 10
sign him and we will be fortunate IL
we can get him.
Manchester, n. H. July 5.-Manager
John Smith, under whom
won his spurs last year at Norfolk, In
troduced to the north today announcer
new one from the Virginia state
League in the person Of JACOB Voltz-
He celebrated his debut in a game
against the Portlands. leaders OF the
New England League, by striking out
sixteen men. Portland go three hlts,
which total would have been cut down
two-thirds by gild-edge fielding. Man
chester got five hits of CoughIin, but
won the game 8 to 2. Voltz fs a
Texan. says the New York Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
HANGING
Negro Arrested on the Charge of Ar
son-Strong Evidence that he Set Fire
to a House Occupied by Some Colored
mn

Yesterday morning at 4 o'clock an
alarm of fire was sent in from box is
on account of fire in a one-story frame
house in Strauss alley, between Second,
| Third, Hanover and Brunswick streets.
When the fire department reached the
scene the flames mad made such head
| way that it was impossible to save ths
house. The f1remen, however, pre-
| vented the fire from spreading to- ada
cent property.
The house that was burned was occu-
pied by Sarah Archie, Agnes Frazier
IND G. w. McKitchen, all colored.
| Upon information given him Captain
| w. P. Monroe, assistant chief of the
fire department, and who is a special
| policeman, arrested Edward Willis, a
negro about 80 years Of age, and who is
paralyZed IN n side. Willis was at
the fire and after Captain Monroe ar
rested him he turned over the prisoner
to Sergeant WoOlard n he landed him
| at the station house.
The arrest was made upon informa-
ton given by the two women and the
man who occupied the house.
On Friday afternoon Sarah Archie
n Edward Willis had a difficulty in
which Willis struck the m She
a a warrant taken out for him and
Ou SATURDAY ne WAS given d nedTNIlS
before Justice J. NJ. MCGOWAN. This so
incensed him, as is alleged, he told the
woman that before morning he would
hear her holler and that when she
would do so he would ask her What's
the matter?"
When the department to the fire yes
terday morning. the three occupants Of
the house informed Captain Monroe
that they believed that Willis had set
fire to their residence. They stated
that they were asleep in the house and
and barely had time to get out with
their lives. When they al out, so they
stated to Captain Monroe, they saw
Willis leaning against a tree laughing
and when the women began to scream
he jeeringly asked what's the matter?"
They begged him to help them ave
their things from the burning house
but he refused and coolly watched the
house burn. 1t was upon this infor-
nation that Captain Monroe made the
arrest. An investigation by the firemen
also showed that the house had been set
a fire at the southwestern corner.
At the preliminary hearing in the city
court yesterday morning. Willis was
held to answer in the superior court
now in session. Willis declares that he
is not guilty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Especial Meeting Yesterday TO Hear Ex-
cuses from Persons who Failed TO
List Their Taxables-Other Mat
tiers.

The board Of county commissioners.
constituting the board of equalization.
held a special meeting yesterday az
Iternoon at 2:30 o'clock. all the MEM
lbers being in observation-disclosures
lMcEachern and Commissioners Alex
lander. vollers, Holmes and Montgom-
Iery.
The board granted licenses for the
lsale Of spirituous and malt liquors TO
lJ. B. J.. Sandlin. No. 5. South Second
l~street, and to Walter c. Boesch, No.
IS01, North Fourth street.
The board acting as the board OF tax
Equalization heard excuses from persons
who had failed to list their taxes and
upon reasonable sundry tax
payers were allowed to list their taxes
upon paying a fee of % cents.
The board received the tax lists
from Captain j. NJ. Macomber. tax
lister in Harnett township.
Russell & Gore, as attorneys, re-
lquested a reduction in the taxes on the
National Rice Milling Companys' plant
here, but it was The sense of the board
THAT it was beyond their power to
lgrant the relief asked.
Several errors were corrected in the
tax lists and other application for re-
Id%uctions referred to the chairman and
Icounty attorney w. B. McKoy.
The board adjourned subject to the
lcall of the chairman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

Number OF :nsolvent polls Allowed In
settlement with the sherfn-Wnites
i5ls: colored 30.
Total amount levied on each pcIl:
Is2ss. Of which there goes to schools
ISI-5o.
Total amount actually paid for
schools on property and polls during the
year from July 1. 1900. to July l. isei-
by whites. Sl5.ees.sl; by colored. g.
Iool. A.
The following was the numeer OF
teachers examined and approved dur
ling the year.
First gradei white male, Is white
females. 3 colored males. 3 coiored te-
males.
Number OF teachers examined and
q: colored II. To-
tai IS.
Number of districts with rural libra
lries. 6. There are Il schools. counting
white and black in each district. the
funds for which were raised by eacn
lschool. Number OF volumes. l5o.
The question. Have you graded the
schools in townships, was as
Follows; No. Note.-The city schools
Iare thoroughly graded, with a high
Ischool teaching the highest
taught in leading preparatory schools.
No schools had to be discontinued IN
lorder to make the schools stronger and
better.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Regular Meeting of Cape Fear Camp.
Letter from Col. London Concerning
Encampmenu of the Veterans.

Cape Fear Camp, United Confederate
Veterans, held its regular monthly
meeting at the Wilmington Light In
fantry armory last night.
In the absence of Commander ]. I.
Metts, Vice Commander F. w Kerch-
ner presided.
After the transaction Of routine bust
ness a letter from Colonel H. A. London,
relative to the encampment Of the Con-
federate Veterans was read. On motion
| of Captain ]. 1. Nets. Captain ". r.
| Kenan ard DR.. ]. E. Matthews. was ap-
pointed to take the matter in hand and
report to Commander Nets, n if their
| report is favorable, he is to extend an
| invitation through the commanding
| general in the name of this amp for
| the reunion to be held at WrightSvllle
| on August 18th next.
h letter Of Colonel London is here
| given in full:
Pittsboro, N. c., July 6, 1901.
Captain James I. Metts:
My Dear Sir: Governor Aycock has
| given us the use of the tents of the
| state guard at the expiration of their
encampmentS n I am corresponding
| with the railroads for a one-cent a mile
rate, but before determining definitely
on the matter I wish to hear from you.
Please let me know at you earliest
convenience whether or not h citizens
of Wilmington would undertake to feed
those not able to buy their r%ations, and
if so would a committee of your camp
undertake to arrange this, and also to
look after the comfort of the veterans.
Also get consent of Mrs. PoiSSon's agent
for the use of her grounds for h en-
campment. Would it be best to have
the reunion to begin on the 18th, (the
day after the state guard leave) or wait
till the 21st? Your kind attention will
oblige. Yours fraternally,
H. A. LONDON.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
SCHOOL STATISTICS.

The report o. County Superintendent
| Catltet to the state superintendent was
read and approved by the board. The
following statistics are contained in the
| report:
! Number of children in the county be-
years:
Number of white children-males,
LOS; females 1928. Total 1886.
Number Of colored children-Males,
2,1sO; females, 2,215. Total 4,405.
Number Of white pupils enrolled in
LBS. Total 2,0S7. Average attendance
1,462.
Number OF colored pupils enrolled in
the public schools-Males, 779; females,
996. Total LIS. Average attendance
1915.
Number Of white persons between
the ages of II and 81 years OF age who
cannot read and write.-No statistics
of this nature taken in last census.
Number of teachers institutes for
white and for colored eachers during
the year.-None.
Number of public schools in the coun-
yt-For whites, 10: for colored IA.
Number Of public schools taught
Whites! Is; colored, 13. Total %.
Number of new school districts crea-
ted.-Whites, l; colored 1.
Number OF school districts-White,
Is; colored Is.
Value Of public school property.-For
whites, SS2,6G0: for colored, SIS. $50.
Average length OF school terms in the
county-2S 6-13 weeks for whites; and
IS S-13 weeks Tor colored.
Average salary Of teachers, per
month.-Whites, males s3S, white fe-
males. s3S; colored males, S2e, colored
females S29.
Kind OF public school houses for
whites-Log. none, frame 10, brick l..
Number built during year, ?.
Kind of public school houses for col
| ored-Log, nole. frame IA, brick none
Number built during year, none
Total amount apportioned to white
| schools during year, from July i, 1880
| to July 1, 1e01-s19. 140.3e; to colored
schools, = ,705.0!. Total, S26,S45.4o.
Assessed value of property in the
county-whites 81 $780, $50, colored s431 ,262
Number of polls registered for taxa
tion-Whites. 2,1S6: colored 1,6o1.