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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
seth Low TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
Assume Duties 18th.
Appointments Announced.

New York. December 16.-Seth Low
took the oath of office as mayor OF
New York in the supreme court today.
Mr.. Low will assume office at noon on
January 18th.
Mayor-elect Low announced the fol
lowing appointments today: Commits
sioner of water supply, gas and cleo
tJ.oity, ]. Hampden Dougherty, indie
nerdent democrat and citizens union
ef Brooklyn: bridge commissioner
lCustav Lindenthal, independent demo
lcrat and German-American reform
union: civil service commission, Willis
F. Ogden. Alexander T. Mason, w. A
Peerine and Cornelius Vanderbilt. re-
Ipublicans, and w. N. Dickman, Thco
BGnnta and Nelson A. Spencer, indie
oGndent democrats.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20

land still having military aspirations,
president. Mckinley appointed him lieu
tenant last July. He was placed on
wajting orders. and while waiting as
isISnment to duty he was married Au-
lg1st 1st to Miss .Nesfleld Cotchett, the
i~cu'tivated and attractive daughter of
MI. George P. Cotchett, OF Wilmington.
Little more than three months g he
lied his bride to the altar at St James
tEvIscopaI church under the most bril-
iliant circumstance n after they spent
IL few weeks at Blowing Rock, in wes-
tern North Carolina, he was ordered to
lreDort to Fort Caswell, at the mouth
Icf the Cape Fear river to await orders.
Last September he was assigned to duty
as second lieutenant in the Seventh
"a valry, U. S. A, at Columbia Barracks,
at Havana. and he left Wilmington
In September to join his command,
n lade famous as the command which
V Us almost annihilated when General
Custer and his brave troops were masa-
CT eed by the indians in the Yellowstone
country in the seventies.
After a brilliant career for one so
Iycung. Lieutenant Wootten's remains
viii be brought home 10 be buried from
the church where recently he was so
happily welded. He was a young mar
of the most superb character and a
capacity of an extraordinary nature
he vas gentle ana manly ana pore
himself with a dignity Of bearing that
challenged the respect and admiration
lOf eveIv Woody. He was the embodiment
lof truth and honor, and was a true
gentleman n q generous, brave SOL
ldier inc a most PROMISING young Of
III: eT. His death causes very deep re-
lgret and his memory will be held dear
lby the people of Wilmington.
Besides a he~art-broken young wife.
Lieutenant Wootten leaves his sorely
lbcreaved parents and four sisters and
la brother-Miss Lucy Owen Wootten.
Miss Mary NJ. Wootten. Miss Amoret
Wootten, Miss Anna E. Wootten, and
Mr.. Edward Yonge Wcotten. Jr., who Is
a student at the A. and NJ, college
lard who came home when it was an
bounced that his brother was in a dying
condition. Our esteemed townsman,
Mr.. Stephen Jewett, il an uncle of the
deceased.
The deceased was a communicate Of
the Episcopal church. having for sew
eral years been 2 faithful member Of
st Paurs church. n now that he has
been called from this earthly career
lit is 2 source of consolation thai lit
is we'll with the young man."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
RoosnIELT:s SOUTHERN POLICY.
Democratic Senator's and COngress-
men Consulted as to Applicants for
Office.

Office.
Washington, December 16.-President
Roosevelt is adopting the plan of secur-
ing information from democratic sena-
tors and representatives regarding ap-
Iplicants for office in the south. Today
by appointment he consulted with
Senators Foster and McEnery and Rep
Preventative Brousseard. OF Louisiana,
regarding Louisiana appointments. He
had a list of about fifty applicants fol
places from collector of the port of New
lOrleans down to minor offices, concern
ling whom he requested information.
The president also consulted Repre-
s~entativeS Clayton, Thompson and
Wiley, of Alabama about come appoint
lments in that state. 1t is understood
that the president is disposed to cap
point Messrs. Vaughn, Bryan and Bling
ham, respectively district attorney AND
marshal of the middle district n col
Hector of internal revenue. He is very
ldesirous of harmony in the existing re-
publican factions in the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20

Among the tens Of thousands who
ave used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for colds and la grippe during the
past few years. to our knowledge, not a
single case has resulted in pneumonia.
Thos. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash ave
nue., Chicago, n of the most promi-
nert retail druggists in that city. in
speaking of this, says. w recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la
grippe in man cases, as it not only
gives prompt and complete recovery.
but also counteracts any tendency of Ia
grippe to result in pneumonia" For
sale by r. r. Bellamy. Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.
Progress in Negotfa-
tfons for Their

Washington, December 1e.-As a re-
suit Of the negotiations that have been
in progress between Secretary Hay and
obstacle OF substance to the preparation
OF a treaty OF cession whereby the Unit
ed States will become possessed Of the
Danish West Indian islands have bern
The decision Of the supreme
court in the insular cases made easier
the preparation OF the treaty On salts
factory lines. it Is said.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20

No y can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels % once
each day. Wien this is not attended to.
disorder nt the stomach arise. bilious
ness. headache, dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. II you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are
SO easy to take and mild and gentle in
erect 20 sale by r. r. Bellamy
druggist. !T1I
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
How to Cure a Cr~ap.

Mr.. r. Gray. who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county. N. Y. says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine I have ever used. It il a fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure" When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, 1t will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and a bottle Of the Cough
Remedy kept at hand ready for in
slant use as o as these symptoms
appear. For sale by R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
Saved Hfs Life

II feel i owe my life to Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure" writes H c. CHRISTENSEN.
Hayfield. MINI. For three years I had
dyspepsia so bad that ] could hold
nothing on my stomach Finally ] was
confined IN my bed Doctors said ]
could not live. ] read -our advertise
ment on Kodol Dyspepsia Crre and
thought IL 1T my case and commenced
its use. 7 began to improve from the
first bottle. Now I am cured and re-
commend IL to ALL" r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
INQUIRY BY CONGRESS
Into the Sch1ey Case to be Consider
ed by Maryland Delegation.

Washington. December I6.-Represen-
tat:ve Pearre, OF Maryland. will call to-
eether the members Of the Maryland
delegation in congress with a view to
consulting on the steps to be taken re-
iative to a congressional investigation
Of the case Of Admiral schley. It Is ex-
rccted that b meeting will be held
tomorrow or Wednesday and that 1t
will result in a definite arrangement
fer the introduction Of a resolution of
inquiry. As Mr.. Pearre represents the
district from which Admiral Schley
comes, he had intended to introduce a
resolution Of inquiry. but in order that
there may be unanimity among his
colleagues on a subject in which they
Arc mutually interested. Mr.. Pearre has
deemed IL wise to nave the Maryland
delegation act upon the subject.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
An E~vangeitsr's story.

trouble and tried various remedies but
did not obtain permanent relief until
I commenced using One Minute Cough
Cure" writes Rev. James Kirkman,
evangelist of Belle River, Ill. One Min
ute Cough Cure affords immediate relief
for coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles. For Group it is un-
equalled. Absolutely safe. eve fails
and a favorite with the children. r. r.
|Bellamy. El2Il
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20

If you would ave an appetite like q
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They correct disorders OF the
stomach and regulate the liver ana
bowels. Price a5 cents. Samples free.
at r. r .Bellamy's drug store.
OPEN SESSION OF
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
x-exieetinx the Dot.

Having Just looked critically over 200
autographs OF noted men. I am ready to
assert and maintain that the dotlet over
the "f' is sadly neglected. Even our
late iamented president was cruel I'm
this respect He did usually dot the sf,s
in Mckinley, but rarely squandered 4
speck OF ink on h two "fs" ia william
II was gonig hack toc far-Naw York
Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
welcome N sunshspe.

After g long storm In a feeling Of relief
when an obstinate. pftiless cold has
been driven away by Aliens Lung Bal.
sam. Only people who have been cur.
ed OF throat-ache and sore lungs by
this remedy can quite realize what .he
feeling is- There is no opium I'm The
Balsam: its good effect IN radical ana
lasting Take a bottle home today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20

In the house next door to that Of Mrs.
Ada G.. Dennis, of Washington City,
a man named Presley, is found dead in
bed 1t is supposed to be suicid- ard
he Is suspected o. having besn Eirs.
Derl.is' assailant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
Health and Reauty.

Poor complexion is usually the result
OF torpid liver or irregularity of the
bowels. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
stimulate the liver. Promote regular
action of the bowels. Never distress.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-20
OF !tenefit TO You.

D. S. Mitchell, Fulford, Md: Dur
ling a long illness l was troubled with
bed sores, tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel
lSalve and was cured" Cures piles,
sores, and burns. Beware OF counter
lfeits. r. r. Bellamy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
KNEW DUNLAP.
Hubert A. Roop of This City Considere,
the Philadelphian Thorough Bushes

Hubert A. Roop of This City Considered
the PhiIadelphian a Thorough business
Man.
Hubert A. Roop, who has printing es-
Establishment in Every Evening Building. has
a distinct recollection of Edward w. Dun
lap, the noted criminal VINO was released
from the Eastern Pententiary last Wednes-
day, after serving long sentences in that
institution and also in Sing Sing, the Tren-
ton penitentiary and New Castle Jail for
burglary and other crimes. Dunlap, as
heretofore announced, has publicly an
nounced that he Is done with crime forever
and proposes to lead an honest life
MIR. Roop's acquaintance with Dunlap is
the result of business dealings with him. As
stated heretofore, while incarcerated in New
Castle jail. about 10 years ago, Dunlap in
vented burglar-proot lock, upon which he
afterward realized 5000 by selling the
patent. Immediately alter his release from
New Castle jail Dunlap sought Mr.. Roop.
who then conducted printing office in this
city, md had books, pamphlets, cards, &c. 4,
printed, by which means he advertised his
invention. He was In MIR. Roop's office
many times while in the city and personally
directed the getting out of his printed
matter. Dunlap had a number of cuts of
the invention, one of which Is still in Mr..
Roop's possession.
Mr.. Roop, in speaking of Dunlap Fri
day, said he looked upon him as perfect
gentleman. he was full of business and had
the appearance of being far above the ordi-
nary criminal class
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Rehoboth, July 19.-It has been said
that 'the very walls have ears. Had
they tongues, also, the walls of a certain
cottage at this place would reveal an
interesting story of the intrigues and
manpuvres of certain politicians of the
Addicks Republican persuasion, having
for their object the filling of the two
vacant senatorships from this State
without allowing Mr.. }. Edward
Addicks the high and mighty pleasure
Of being one Of the occupants.
During this week conference was
held In this cottage, at which the sub
ject Of the scholarships was hroaohed,
and the suggestion made that Secretary
of State Layton would make suitable
successor to Gov. Hum in the event OF
the latter's elevation to the Senate.
The suggestion was not favored by
Lay ton, however, on the ground that
there are greater emoluments attached
to the office of secretary of State than
to that of governor.
The full programme, according to the
story that comes from this particular
cottage, involves the election to the
two senatorial vacancies CT Gov. HUM
and Lieut.. Gov. Cannon. This would
advance Secretary of State Layton to
the governorship, or, should he decline
the promotion. A ttorney. General Ward.
The possibility Of both the secretary
of State and attorney general refusing
to accept the proffered goyernorship,
would throw the succession, in turn, "a
President pro tenn Harry q. Ellison Of
the Senate and Speaker J.. v. McCom
mons of the House. In any contingency,
however, IL was understood that il
Secretary Of State Layton would NOT
consent to be. governor, he was to be
reappointed to his present Office by
the new governor, whoever the latter
might be.
But Hum and Cannon for the sena.
torships is the part OF the programme
about which there was no dissent,
and IL the signatures Of 81 Republican
members of the General Assembly can
be secured to an agreement to vote fol
them, or for any two men outside oil
Addicks, the programme will be carried
| through.
President Mckinley wants those sena.
torial vacancies filled. 10 Gov. Hum
he has made a personal appeal for the
bringing about of this result. Mckinley
cares nothing for Addicks, and it Is
intimated that he is disguised al
Addioks' "dog In the mangeri policy
at his insistenoe upon ''Addioks Oh
nobody"-whioh has resulted in de-
priving Delaware, for the first time il
the history of the State, of all repre-
septation in the United States Senate.
And SO, instead OF "Addicks or no
body" the senatorial slogan in the
near future promises to bs HUM AND
Cannon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
DISASTER DUE TO CARELESSNESS.
Mrs. Spranlsle Says the Captain Disre
garded Her Fathers Advice.

Mrs. spranisle Says the Captain Disre-
garded Her Fathers Advice.
Philadelphia Ledger, July 10TH
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Sprankle arrived
at their home, ON York avenue, from New
Haven shortly after II o'clock last night.
After expressing an opinion that the gen.
erul news reports OF the accident had been
unusually accurate, Mrs SprHnkle told a
Ledger reporter that the disaster was due to
carelessness.
"We could see the squat approaching,
said Mrs. Sprankle, land father advised
Capt. Flint to shorten sail, but the captain
thought we we're getting along all right, and
there was no danger. When 1t was too late,
everybody saw the error of keeping the sails
aloft. We women all went below, and the
men remained on deck. Suddenly there was
an awful blow, and the yacht capsized. 1t
filled with water, righted again and then
sank. I clambered up the stairway, ana
thought the others we're following; then
found myself in water and managed to keep
afloat. The Others | suppose, were weak
with fright and unable to escape. | swan
about, and finally succeeded In grasping a
small boat, which had tloated from the
yacht. Staubridge, the steward, WAS also
clinging 10 the boat which was floating
upside down. As for the accident itself. IL
was all over in 10 minutes. We were in the
water about an hour before we were picked
up.o -t4
Mr.. Sprankle had nothing to add to what
his wife had said.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
MRS. DIXON LOCATED.
Went to Delaware City as Result of
Misunderstanding.

Went to Delaware City as a Result of a
misunderstanding.
Mrs. Winnie Dixon, colored, aged
about 65 years, who has been missing
since June 24th, was located Thursday
night at New Castle Jail, having been
committed to that institution by Mayor
Collins of Delaware City, where she
was found wandering about the streets.
Mayor Collins had her sent to Jail for
her own safety, and when he read Of
the search that was being made for her
he cleared the matter up and today
two of Mrs. Dixon's sons went to New
Castle for the purpose OF bringing her
to this city, where she had intended
to make visit.
On June oath Mrs. Dixon, who lives
with the family of DR.. Johu Carter in
Washington, started, via the F., w.
q b. railroad for Wilmington, intend
ing to visit her nephew, Walker Garter
of No. 707 Wollaston street. Nothing
was heard Of her until last night, when
she was located at New Castle.
She got to Delaware City in q Pc
ouliar manner. She reached Whining
ton at the appointed time, but Mrs.
Ambrose, who had gone to French
street station to meet her, was sick
and did not get to the station until
after the train had arrived, aud Mss.
Dixon, finding none of her friends al
the station, boarded a street car, in
tending to go out West Eighth street.
She got ON the wrong car, however,
and got off at Fourth and Market
streets. Through a misunderstanding
OF the directions given her she boarded
Delaware City car and remained or
1t until she reached the end of the
road. Upon arriving in Delaware City
she became bewildered and did moi
know where she was or where she
wantsd to go. She was cared tor by
colored people until the authorities
found her on the street and had her
committed to Jail.
Mrs. Ambrose, from whom the story
of Mrs. Dixon's disappearance was oh
tanned by reporter of The Gazette
on Wednesday, was delighted Thursday
morning when reporter called or her,
as she realized that 1t was the publicity
| given the matter in the newspapers
which resulted in the missing woman
being located. For four weeks rela.
tives were writing to Washington ano
other cities and the police in severa
places were at work, but no clues were
struck until the story came out in the
| newspapers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
RAILWAY employees AND VALUATION

The number of persons employed by
the railways of the United States. as
reported for June Both, 1900. was
LOT, 653, or an average OF 500 en-
ployes per 100 mile of line. As con-
pared with the number employed Juno
! Both, 1899, there WAS an inorease of
S8, 729, or "a per 100 miles of line.
From the classification of these en-
ployes it appears that AZ, 837 were
enginemen, Al, 100 firemen, 90, 957 con-
ducfors, and 1924 other trainmen.
There were so, 7S9 switchmen, flagmen,
and watohmen.
.Disregarding 1894 employees not as
signed TO the four general divisions of
employment, it is found that the
services of Sc, AL employees were re-
quired for general administration
q, GAG for maintenance of way and
structures; 1877. 799 for maintenance OF
equipment, and $500 for conducting
transportation.
During the year ended June 30th,
| 1900, S577, 264, BAL we're paid in wages
and salaries, an amount S13I, 1856. $50 in
excess of that paid during the fiscal
year 1895. The compensation Of the
employees of railways for the fiscal year
1900 represents GO per cent OF the
UUbThLiug dAUeDbeo VI tub Tudub duu %
per cent OF their gross earnings.
The amount of railway capital out
standing j une 30th, 1900 WINS S11, 49l,-
034, &c., This amount assigned to
mileage basis represents capitalization
of SCI, 400 per mile of line. OF this
amount 50, s45, 579, 593 existed in the
torn of stock, of which 81, 522, 291, 1888
was common stock and sl,323, 2S7, 1856
preferred stock. The amount which
existed in the form of funded debt was
s., 645, 400, 367. This amount was clas-
sified as mortgage bonds, ", 500, 626, 1923
miscellaneous obligations, 1854, $50, 341;
income bonds, 1919, 536, 1888; and equip
mont trust obligations, $50, 30S, 800. The
amount Of current liabilities not in
cluded in the foregoing capital state
meut was 1884, 1877 $40 or S3,1S3 pei
mile of line.
The amount of capital stock paying
no dividend was SO, 176, 600. 69S, or "a. "a
per cent of the total amount outstand
ing. The amount of funded debt, ex-
Guiding equipment trust obligations,
which paid no interest, was 1878, 937, SOC.
OF the stock paying dividends, 10. Is
per cent OF the total amount outstand-
ing paid from to per cent, IA. 56 per
cent paid from to per cent, 8. SO per
cent paid from to per cent, 4.29 per
cent paid from to per cent, and 6, 40
per cent paid from to 8 per cent. The
amount OF dividends declared during
the year was sl39, 597, 972, which would
be produced by an average rate OF 5.23
per cent on the stock on which some
dividend was declared. The amount of
mortgage bonds paying no interest was
$3.50, S74, 623, or 8. A per cont; Of mis-
cellaneous obligations SIG. 779, IT'S, or
8. 81 per cent; Of income bonds 500, 2s4.
008, or 43. 40 per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
OLD PUBLICATIONS.
Interesting Books in the Possession of Mrs.
Rebecca II. Bowers.

Interesting Books in the Possession of Mrs.
Rebecca II. Bowers,
Mrs. Rebecca r. Bowers OF No. 419
Washington street has collection of
some OF the Oldest hooks in Whining
ton, including 1.-THE Way to the Sabbath
OF Rest by Thomas Bromley, first
printed in London in 1862 and reprinted
in Philadelphia In 1853; volume 3 OF
the Weekly Visitor, or Ladies' Mis-.
csllany, which was published in New
York In 1904 and 1905; the Acts of
Assembly Of ths Province Of Maryland
from 170l to 1717; King James Bible,
printed by the Caledoneon Press, Ok
ford Bible warehouse, Paternoster Row,
London, Eng, in 1888.
The Weekly Visitor is a newspaper,
giving the current events of the week
in a most entertaining manner. Among
other things the issue of October Goth.
1901, contains an account of riot at
"Elkton races, +" in which several people
were injured. 1t also records the mar
riage OF Richard Croker, New York
printer, and Hiss Margaret Hallowell,
also Of that city. by a gentleman
from Dover tDel. u" it says, "we learn
that the scow Philadelphia, Capt. Ken
needy. OF and from Philadelphia, bound
foi Cadiz, was driven ashore in a gale
at Pilot. town. The passengers and crew
were saved. IL Jerome Bouaparte
aud lady we're passengers on board and
narrowly escaped drowning. Ills said
the whole of the passengers were nearly
Taxed, and that Madame Bonaparte was
the first person who jumped into the
boat"
The Acts Of Assembly of the Province
Of Maryland is made up of old laws in
vogue before the Colonial times. Thomas
Brom!ey's sabbath of Rest is an
interesting publication.