The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-09-16
NORTH CAROLINA.

there are no more cases Of typhoid fe-
yer in the village Of Bynum and the
people are hopeful that the causes which
produced It have been entirely remoV-
ed. For sometime efforts have
been made TO effectually stamp out the
fever and remove the GAUGES.
Elm City Elevator: The Long Dis
lance Telephone Company had n OF
their men here last week testing the
line. He informs Us that the line Is
all right from this place north TO Pc
tersburg, n south to Fayetteville.
We hope soon to have a 'pnone here
which will be Of much service TO u
people.
Scottish Chief: Thieves entered the
store Of Mr. A G. McA1nnoh SUNDAY
night and helped themselves to dry
goods, clothing, etc. 1t IS hard to tell
how much was taken. as he stock Is
large and varied. They entered the
rear end of the building by removing
q large glass, but made their exit by
the real door, leaving 1t open. 1t Is
hoped they may be captured
Lncolnton Courier: Secret Service
Agent Chas E. Wright, Of Charlotte.
arrested John G.. Hoyle, formerly OF
this county, but now Of Kings Noun
tain. here last week. The crime for
which he was wanted was raising a one
dollar bill to five dollars He. in COM
pany with Avery Dawson, of Hickory,
passed the money in Kings Mountain
on June 15th-
The Robesonian: Cotton is coming
i'm rapidly these days but the receipts
are a matter of secondary considera-
ton when compared with tobacco. The
warehouses are all having their hands
full and satisfactory prices.-Our
merchants are evidently locking for
ward to q large trade this fall II we
may judge by the large quantities of
new goods which are arriving daily
and are being displayed in show win
dOwS and otherwise.
Durham Sun: Monroa Rogers, the
negro charged with the attempted burn
ing of the dwelling of W. B. Whitaker,
on the night of the 18th Of February,
IS safe in the Durham county Jail. Ser
geant w. G. Crabtree reached Durham
with the prisoner on the early morning
train, several hours SoOnar than expect
ed. Rogers will be tried at the Deem
Der criminal term of court. The grand
Jury sometime ago found q r bill
against him..
Raleigh Times: ]. S. Spruill, Of Tyrell
and S. S. lam, of Hyde, nave been
nominated for the senate Ill the Second
senatorial district. Interest conferred in
this district because Senator H S.Ward,
of Washington, q advocate
of increased tax on railroads and ex-
treme legislation, and Representative
Harry Stubs. of Martin, who was a
leading democratic opponent of the
Impeachment of the judges, were candi-
dates for the nomination. Both were
defeated by Spruill and Mann.
Scotland Neck Special tc Charlotte
Observer: Saturday afternoon Hon.
Claude Kitchin addressed a large
crowd of citizens here, and made a most
convincing argument against the so
called independent democratic move
ment in the county. Mr.. kitchin's
speech did great good and he convinced
all who heard of the folly in the move
ment. Some one said thai if every
voter in the county could near that
speech not 200 men would vote the in
dependent ticket in November, and 1T
is doubtful if so many Will vote it
whether they hear Mr.. Kitchin speak or
not.
Kinston News: Mr.. Hamp West, of
near Dover, had an experience the other
night that was eXciting-tO say the
least and he cannot think of It now
without a shudder. He was sitting in
hi.5 room, reading. To make himself
more comfortable he opened and placed
his feet in a bureau draw. Soon after
he felt something cold and clammy
pass over his feet, and upon lnVest1ga-
IIOil IOuIlu d 1dISS nils Lon III ~
drawer. Mr.. West gazcd with horror
at the serpent and lost no time in get
ting his feet on the floor. The snake
rawle out of the drawer and moved
quickly around the room. trying to es-
cap Mr.. West finally Gisp1tched it
with u stick.
Asheville Gazette: About : o'clock
yesterday afternoon Mrs Frazier of
Savannah fell the distance OF two sto-
rios Hnyrn the elevator ssh3ft of the
Windsor hotel, sustaining very severe
injuries. Her right arm was broken in
two places, her head was bruised, her
back hurt and, it is feared she sustain
ed internal injuries. The exact fea-
lures Of her injuries cannot be ascer-
tanned at present. Mrs. Frazier is Wis
iting her son at the Windsor, She was
in the corridor on the third floor, and
mistook the door Of the elevator shat
for that Of a DOR She stuck on the
elevator, which was at the fist floor.
Charlotte Observer: Ground has been
broken and work began on the new
building of the Presbyterian orphan
age at Barium Springs. These build
ingS when completed will particularly
benefit the Observation-Disclosures Mr.. G.
b. Hiss was asked what he would say
to Mr.. E. Y. Webb should the latter
challenge him to a joint debate. Il
shall see Senator Pritchard about the
matter" he replied. Il intend to go to
Asheville when the president is there
and will talk the matter over with the
senator. l shall shape my actions large
ly on what he has to say. 1 have not
sought this nomination., and 1 will not
consult my own wishes entirely regard
ing the campaign policy"
Washington GaZette-Messenser: Two
more attempts were made last night
TO break into private residences The
first was into the residence of Thomas
OFarrel. one of the best co'ored car
penters in town, the second was at the
residence OF Mr.. H. r. Bright, but in
both cases the thief Or thieves were
discovered before they succeeded and
ran away. With so many attempts
being made to break into houses, it is
strange our citizens do not prepare
themselves to give some n a dose Of
hot lead.-MessrS. Latham & Stilley
are making preparations to begin the
construction of six brick stores on
Water street.