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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-15
an Notes.
re of the MeSsenger.)

CCe of the Messenger.)
n, n. c., February 8.
ring our town to vote
fote, of s35, 1000, for town
into wit: Waterworks,
clad the erection of a city
bd both branches of the
p4y, also the bill which
Manufacture and sale of
s1rs in this section pass
owing of the government
proud of her repreSen-
"a. Stewart. He is pure
lad represents the work
iiell as all other classes,
re up from the country
leeds of the farmers and
IS we'll as the lawyers.
bm & Co., the mammoth
n Benson, n. c., moved
elk here last week and
old Hood & Grantham
a short time. Every
" people and new indus
Istling town.
factories are doing a
SIS. Just a few days
Dunn Furniture Compa-
IderS for two car loads
of Michigan. Last week
& Cowell got orders for
I; from the Lone Star
ling broken for a large
he machinery and every
,aced down by March LIST
avid & Young will begin
re Of machine bricks.
rom South Carolina and
man in the business.
be of more service to us
enterprise. During the
hummer MeSSrS. j. D.
Shell, Gainey & Johnson,
IN, merchants, and the
and others will erect
tldings.
report gives the town of
limitation in the cOrDOr-
in the factory popula-
fde of town and Red
tie negro town, we can
silly.
e officers were elected
by Lucknow lodge, No.
/: J. C. Cowell, N. G.;
sNeill, V. G.; w. H. New
ng secretary; V.
ancial secretary; E. F.
trer. The lodge recently
nth forty members and
Furnishing condition. They
night of each week in
Chinese laundryman from
is here making prepa-
n a Chinese laundry. A
these parts is rather a
will all want a peep at
( the Presbyterian church
interesting musical last
Methodist church for the
the Presbyterian choir
little collection was re-
were delightfully."- enter
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-15
RECEPTION
A Pleasanrening's Entertainment
a singulsriai- Brief News Notes

~OCorrespore OF the Messenger.)
Feayetle, N. c., February 9.
The Epw League held a very de-
EqhtfuI reon last evening, in the
Sunday scfoom OF the Hay Street
Methodist CHI, TO the members of
the congren, the programme in
Guiding tblowing fine vocal and
Recommendations:
Overturetude, Remburg's Or
chestra-
Vocal Sis Better So, Mrs. I. c.
williams,
Violin On w. Frank
Blount-
Finite S(avaliera Rusticana and
Gondolier'tz. MI. Stigleman-
vocal she Clang OF the Forge,
Mr.. Stilesrry.
vocal ph, That We Two Were
Maying, d Mrs. T. G. Williams,
Jr.
Violin Tower Song. Mr.. w.
Frank 81
Observation-Disclosures and the
Pose Nus Blount, Sedberry,
Kinp Ndessrs. Williams, Sed-
berry. BEVhen all was so excel
Ient il $50 award special praise,
mt the 0lo of Mrs. Williams,
and the olO of Mr.. BIount were
exquisite of music.
The ad welcome by the pas
tor. Revmoot, was graceful and
noIishedrhich, to the melody of
pemsbuhestra, the guests en-
loved tshments served. The
3auItlesand artistic touch of
Mrs w Blount and the other
mambercommittee were evident
in the T decorations of the
room.
Yesteltrial Of Professor Will
rams. of the colored school,
fUed le Overby's office to
overflow friends of both sides,
the chg unmerciful punish
ment O named Holiday.
MessrhOef Bros, of Will
mingtoting a jewelry bust
ness. ye Mr.. S. H. MacRae,
ref.reey, petitioners in bank
ruptcys placed at s3,092, and
assets
Mr.. rms, a large dealer in
clothiueS, etc, in this city,
and aIng a government whis-
kew dime under the attention
of theofficers yesterday, who
fndinaggy a key of whiskey
wbicrmed, was not properly
stamp the liquor, the horse
and ". Burns, who declares
that tof the officers was al
togettanted, took out re-
nleyinnd the matter goes to
the fe.
Thief the ~dispensary ques-
ton turn the thoughts OF
the public whiskey-ward.
Threef liquor have been
stolegovernment warehouse
one aniles south of town.
Mr., president of the Will
mingo cotton factory, visit
ed Nplt yesterday.
Mrook, a prominent Max
ton there yesterday on pro-
fessPs-
Ore state expert on the
dise*pOX, passed through
insight on his way to Rob-
eSon
Mfhern, of Wilmington,
vast the Hotel Lafayette
vest
Abe Seaboard Air LINE
rair this city sent the YES
tibrt Maxton owe the At
Jante last night, and nc
matgh this morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-15
Fire I'm a

Kingston, February S.-Last night at
midnight fire broke out in the fore
castle of the British steamer Miramar,
Captain White. from Norfolk, which
has been discharging coa here. It
was finally extinguished with h help
of the local fire brigade. after doing
considerable damage.
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Former King Milan, of Servia is dead.
A delegation Of Cubans. representing
the Economic Association. Of Havana.
calls on the president at the White
house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
THE NEWS OE NEW CASTLE.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
New Castle, Aug. l3.--At the meeting of the
directors OF the Citizens Building and Loan
Association, last evening, 1t Was decided to
request all holders of shares In the second
series to effect settlement by November
1st, as the loan will expire about that time.
All the money on hand was disposed of.
The financial condition of the Lenape Fire
Co. was the subject of dispute, as the loan
holds mortgage against the enginehouse.
interest on which is greatly in arrears.
Patrick McGrory, member of the com
pany, stated that the trouble Is due to the
people; that when the company constructed
the fire house it was receiving $500 per year,
which amount was enough to care for the
engine and house, but year after the erec-
tion of the house the appropriation was cut
down to $3.50, and that even this amount
recently had not been paid. He now holds
one check of $3.50 from the Trustees of the
Commons issued about January 1st, 1900,
and which can be paid to the association.
City Council, it is stated, had paid to the
company only $400 in seven or eight years.
To pay the loan of the sum needed is about
$500 per year.
One church in this city is now without an
organist and the prospect is that another
will soon be similarly situated. Persons
capable of playing on pipe organ are
scarce and it is possible that performers
may have to be secured outside of the city.
DIR. Manchester, VINO has been playing al
Immanueal p. L. Church, will SOON feaye
for Wilmington, ana is now away from the
city. Miss Spotrswood, orgHnist of the
Presbyterian Church, will give up the posi-.
tion on September LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
A HOLDuP IN The WESr.
Prepetrated on the Missouri, Kansas
Texas Railroad Near Caney, I. t.

Prepetrated on the Missouri, Kansas q
Texas Railroad Near Caney, I. t.
St. Louis, Mo Aug. l3.-Passenger
train No. on the Missouri, Kansas d
Texas railroad was held up at O'Clock
this morning by i've masked men,. who
boarded it at Uaney, /. t., where the
train stopped for water. The gang
forced an eptrance into the baggage
and express cars with dynamite, but it
is not known how much booty was OBJ
tanned. The American Express safe IS
said to have contained only small
amount of money. This information
reached the general superintendent of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, in this
oIty, today. 1t was added that, aftsr
looting the baggage car, the robbers
turned their attention to the passenger
coaches. and robbed the occupants
No statement as to the amount OBJ
tained from them IS obtainable. When
the robbers left the train, it prooeeded
southwark.
Caney is mercy a water station and
telegraph office, but couriers quickly
notified the United States marshal,
who at once raised a posse, and went
after the robbors.
1t is believed by the officials here
that the robbers n,istook the local for
the Katy Flyer, which was little late.
This train usually carries a large
amount of money and many through
passengers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
ROUND ABOUT MILFORD.

Destructivs Storm yesterday-The Peach
Shipments Becomiug More Lively.
special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Milford, Aug. 13.-Rain fell here most all
of yesterday afternoon In torrents, and con-
siderable damage WIS done by the rushing
water. Over in Cedar Neck, 1T is said, the
downpour has been seldom equaled, and
roadways and bitches were greatly damaged.
Considerable late corn in low lands will be
lost, on account of the water; and in some
places, the big corn is hurt by Deipg blown
over. The rain of the previous night was
heavy in this neighborhood but did not
cover large area, but the rain of yesterday
afternoon seems to have been general in
Kent and Sussex counties, 1t is feared the
buckwheat that has been seeded will have
to be done over again, as much of it is either
washed out or will be baked by the sun.
Peach shipments have become more lively
during the last two or three days. Trotls
have sold at the Milford depot at 30 tu 62
cents rer basket, and yellow varieties have
brought as high as SO cents: but the best of
the fruit is vet in the orchards, and it is
expected to bring 81 to S1.50 when marketed
next week.
A large terra Gotta sewer is being put In
Lake avenue near the depot.
Iramps are becoming numerous in this
locality. drawn by the prospects of work at
peach picking.
Personal; Mr.. and Mrs. S. Wilson Ennis
of Aida. o.. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. s.
X. Ennis-R. Sheriff of Wilmington has
been the guest of Charles X. Sampson.
Lynn Pratt ahd family are at Slaughter
Beach, t.rS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
GOTHAM STABBING AFFRAY
ItOccurred Tuesday in Front OF
the GilSey House.
TWO MEN RECEIVED INJURIES
Boston Politicians Were In thu
Scrimmage. Hi


New York, Aug. 13.-A fight which resulted
in the stabbing of two men occurred in
front OF the Gilsey House early today.
The police can give little information
about the row or what led up to 1t, and no
arrests have been made. From what could
be learned at the hotel, three men. said to
be Boston politicians and whose names the
police give as Joseph A. Conry. Patrick
Bowen and Joseph j. Norton, started the
fight The wall paper manufacturers con-
vention is being held at the Gilsey House,
and number of the delegates were stand
ing in front of the doorway, when the three
men crossed Broadway to enter the hotel.
Conry. IL is asserted, had some words with
the wall paper men, and in moment p
lively fight was in progress. William ~
Francis. also said to be wall paper manu-
factnrer, was attracted TO the scene from h
neiRhboring restaurant, and went to the
assistance of his friends. Conry received
q stab wound in the back, and Francis was
wounded in the thigh. The wou-Es of tho
injured men we're dressed and the men said
they would make no complaint even IL the
police succeeded in finding the men who
did the stabbing.
1t is said that one of the Boston men Is a
Congressman, another an alderman and the
third State Senator.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIGHT.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 13.-Joseph A. Oonry
is the Democratic Congressman-eect frcl
the Ninth Massachusetts, district and one
the leading members of his party in u
city. Joseph j. Norton Is member of
Boston Board of Aldermen. 1t is thouA
here that the third member of tie party
Patrick Bowen, a Boston alderman, who AZ
in New York. ii.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
nOWAGER EMPRESS FREDERICK.

Her Funeral Took Place To-day-Public
Saw Little of the Procession.
Potsdan, Prussia, Aug. 13. The
body OF Dowager Empress Frederick
was inferred today beside that of her
husband, 10 the lnRusoleum Of Erie
denskirche, near Potsdam.
Between and clock this morn
ing, the bells of all the churches in
iotsdam we're tolled, with two intervals
of rest Shortly before 10. 30 O'Clock,
Emperor William. the old members of
the imperial family ana the visiting
Princes assembled in the royal hall Of
the Wild Park railroad station. The
high court officials, military digni-
taries, Count Won Bueiow and other
mem bers of the cabinet, the Knights
Of the Black Eagle and the members Of
the Reichstag assembled at 10. 20
oclock in an adjacent hall. Snon after
10 O'Clock, the special train ordered by
the Emperor to bring the invited
guests from Berlin reached Wild Park
station. The United States Ambassa-
dor, Andrew ID. White, looked pale, and
weak, and showed traces of his recent
bereavement by ths death of his SON. /.
Twenty non-comm issioned officers of
the Dowager Empress Hussar Regi-
ment, NO. =, came 1orWafu hnu pOre
the coffin to the royal hearse. The
procession formed in the shady avenue
extending from Wild Park to rhe new
palace The public had there the only
opportunity 10 See the procession, but
got only the slightest view of it, al
though immense crowds had assembled
upon the streets intersecting the road.
Preceding the hearse We're squadrons
of soldiers and marshals bearing the
various insignias and orders OF the
dead Empress. The procession moved
through the tree. arched avenue to the
new palace, and then through the park
to the Sans Souci Garden, all of which
was closed rigidly against the public,
though few newspaper men we're ad-
mitted by card.
Only the Emperor and Empress, the
other members OF the imperial family,
King Edward, Queen Alexandra and
the other members of the British royal
party aud the Princes of the highest
rank entered the mausoleum, which is
small DR.. Persius, the chaplain,
Offered prayer, after which the choir
sang. When Their Maiesties left the
mausoleum, the procession dissolved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15

ensuing 2Oth day of February. After
receiving said assessment the board
shall cause it to be filed in the office
of the clerk of the Council, who there
upon shall give public notice, by ad-
yertissment, printed in two newspapers
and posted in the most public places
within the city, that such assessment,
being completed, is fled in his office
for public inspection. and also desig-
mating tine time appointed by this act
for the sitting of said board Of appeals
1he assessment books or lists
shall be the property of the city and
shall be kept in the office of the clerk
OF Council. The assessors
shall, under the SUPERVISION of the
Board of Assessment, Revision and Ap-
peals, thereupon following the lavying
of the tax by Council make out correct
lists for each district Of the city, show
ing the number of persons ard estates
assessed upon both of the aforesaid as.
sessment (city and school,, with the
whole amount of tax laid upon the sew
eral persons and estates under the fore
going provisions, and the said lists
shall, on or before tho 18th day of
June, be delivered to the clerk of
Council. who shall Immediately write
thereon the warrants of said Council
for the collection OF said taxes"
The following, also from the CITY
Charter, bears upon Councils authority
over the assessors. "The Council shall
have power, by ordinance, to join
upon the clerk of Council and the as
SCISSORS and collectors any duties in ad-
dition to those in this act specified
touching the assessment and collection
of taxes which it shall deem neceasary
or proper for carrying into effect the
provisions of this art touching and
concerning the same, and may enforce,
by suitable penalties, any duties so en-
joined by this act or by such ordinance
as aforesaid, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
INCENDlARlSM SUSPECTED
Second Ysatman Farm Barn Burned
Within a Few Months.
OTHER BUILDINGS WERE SAVE[
Brave Work of Rescue by Miss
Yeatman.
HAY, WHEAT AND BARLEY DESTROYED

EARLY on Sunday morning fire de-
Mrs. Lavinia p lea.man, farmed by
M iss Florence Yeatnan, near YorKlyn.
The Ore, which originated ON the barn
night, at which time the flames were
bursting fiercely out of the west win. :.
dows. They continued until all the
frame portion Of the structure was de-
stroyed, leaving only the stone walls
standing. About 70 tons of hay and a
gnodly quantity of wheat, barley and
oats were destroyed. A horse rack and
hay cutter alone esraped destruction.
The weather being very warm, the
only stock in the barn az the time were
valuable COW and her calf These
were brave ely rsoued by Miss Florence
leatmnn, who entered the burning
building at the risk OF her life and took
them out. &
The fire spread to an adjoining pig
gerry, in which were a number of large
pigs and about 20 little ones but few
weess old. All were saved. Good
work by the neighbors, who formed a
bucket brigade from an adiauent pond,
| saved the wagon houses and other
buildings.
| Incendiar ,sm Is suspected. The barn
was carefully inspected at s O. clock the
previous evening, and everything was
| found In good condition, with no evi-
dences of fire. Further suspicion is
found in the death of young st. Ber.
nard dog which slept in the barn. Its
| dead pody was found in closed apart.
inent, remote from the place where II
/ was aeolatOmad to slben. Indicating
that it had been fastened up to prevent
it giving an alarm.
The barn was an old structure, hav-
ing been built originally in 1868 b,
Capt. Andrew featman, grandfather o
Mss Florence featinan. who fought il
the French and Indian War.
The loss occasioned by the fire is no
known, but will not be less than 81. 600
There is but sir all insurance on th,
property, in the Chester County Mutua
Insurance Go.
The farm on which the barn is 10
Gated is the property of Mrs. LAWN
p. Yeatman, widow of the late Mar
shall Yeatman. Mr.. Yeatman was on,
of the leading farmers of Mill Cree
hundred and "a man of prominencs i
his time. Mrs. Yeatman who is ad
\ vanced in years nntl in feeble health. j
suffering severely from the shock &C
casioned by the fire. She is the mother
IN law OF DR.. Joseph p. Pyle of thi
city.
Only a few months ngo barn .
another Yeatman farm, also fnrmed b
Miss Florence Yeaiman was dsstroye
by fire, an incendiarism was suspeote
as the cause of that fire also.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
MONSTER REALTY DEAL.
Philadelphia Syndicate to Erect King Of
Sxyscrapers,

%
Skyscrapers.
Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 1s.--What is said
to be one OF the largest, if not actually the
largest, real estate deal ever carried through
in the United States was practically con-
summated yesterday, when the northwest
corner of Broad and Chestnut streets,
together with IS adjoining properties, was
sold by Felix IsInan, representing the
property owners, 70 Henry Iatnall, presi-
dent of the FRANKLIN National Bank, repre-
senting the purchasers.
This gigantic deal places In the hands Of
syndicate of influential hnanciers one af-
the most desirable sections of this city. The
price paid is said to be close to S. 900, ,0tt.
Who are the individual purchasers could MOB
be ascertained, but it is known that the
Pennsylvania railroad is greatly intete,ssd
In the deal, and associated with the coni-
pany ara several prominent New otk and
Philadelphia bankers.
The object of this purchase Is to Greet a
mammoth structure on Broad street, i9
which are to be located. the s-prIncipal htnkr
ing establishments OF this city. The hui d
ing will cover an arsa of Ia by 26S fest,
almost four times the size of eitf er tie
Betz, the Real Estate Trust, Land Title ind
Girard Trust Buildings.
President Tatnall said: II an negot ar
ing for the purchase of these buildings, nni
have been doing SO for some time. As yet
the deal is not closed, but l expect to hear
of its consummation at any time. !" sa9
MIR. Tatnall declined to state in whose be-
half he was acting or to what use the grounds
| acquired would be put.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE HOSPITAL.
Matter Discussed by Levy Courtmen an
Poor Trustees at Farnhurst

Matter Discussed by Levy Courtmen and
Poor Trustees at Farnhurst.
A special meeting of the Trustees of the
Poor was held at the County Hospital at
Farnhurst, Tuesday, to meet the mem
bers of the Levy Court relative to placing
before the members of the latter hody more
plainly the needs of the institution for a
new contagious disease building. The fol-
lowing members we're present.: Messrs.
Toman, Beth, Townsend, Belyille, Roberts,
Parker, Rice, Chandler, Fahey, Walker.
All of the Levy Courtmen were present.
view of the grounds was taken and the
necessity for a suitable appropriation was
discussed at length.
The final disposition of the matter was
not made. but the Levy Court commits
sioners were favorably impressed with the
claims of the trustees that suitable build
ing of brick should be erected for pest
house to Accommodate the proper number
of persons in case of an epidemic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
MURDERED HIS WIFE.

Shamokin, Pa, Aug ID. 3.-Jaoob Ger
hardt, a contractor and builder, muir
dered his wife today. in the rear yard
of their home, by shooting her through
the heart. Gerhardt placed the re-
volver against his head and fired, but
he did not succeed in killing himself.
the bullet glancing and intlicting a
severe scalp wound. He is in the
custody of the police.
The crime was the result OF Mrs.
Gerhardt's dissemination to seperate
from her husband today, on account OF
his alleged parsimony in maintaining
the household, 1T Eeing stated that she
was compelled TO take in washing ia
aid in clothing the four young Sons
proper1y,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
A CHICAGO BANK SWINDLED.
Euchred Out of s3O,00f by One of TT
Depositors. M


Chicago, ILL.,, aug. 18.-It leaked out here
today, says tine Inter Ocean, that one of the
$40 (0| in cash in a sktlful manner. An
effort is being made to keep the matter
secret, and not even the name of the bank
is given.
It seems that depositur of several years
standing appeared a few days ago In the
bank presidents Office with draft on Lon
don for G6,0O0, which was perfectly good,
The depositor informed the Dresident that
he desired to deposit the draft and at the
same time to check against it, presenting his
check for $50, 600 for the president to o. x.
The latter put his initials on 1t, and Thought
nothing of ii. The depositor then went out
into the bank, and deposited the London
draft; and ON the following day. he pre-
sented check for $50, coo. which was paid,
the teller knowing that amount was to his
credit on the books. Later in the day, he
again appeared at the window, and presented
the check for 30.O00, which had been in
itialed by the president. This check was
also paid. The depositor has not been seen.
ci
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
LAUREL PEACH SHIPMENTS.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Laurel, Aug. 18.-The first chartered car
of Delaware peaches and watarmslons was
shipped from Laurel last week. No one ex-
is. I'm to 1880 this morning, ~ loaded
cars mad been sent from Laurel. Nine others
are being loaded, with prospects OF many
more. u
The two principal strests leading TO the
station are now completely blocked and
wee blocked. The Oldest clippers say they
never saw anything like it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-15
HIS SUFFERING ENDED BY DEATH.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
: Laurel, Aug. l3.-Branson James,
aged rs years, wealthy farmer and
prominent politician, who fell and
broke his back last Saturday, died this
morning.
MI. James. who resided near Syca-
more, had started to hurry across his
room in the dark, and caught his feet
in the carpet; aud in trying to recover
his balance, he was thrown backward
over chair. As result OF the aoci-
dent, he suffered intensely.