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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
Serious Accident.

Yesterday morning about $3.50 O'Clock
cutie a serious accident occurred ar
the Mutt street crossing of The Atlanti"
Coast Line. 1t seems that John Berry.
coiored. who drives a draw for Fletcher
Pittman. a colored barber. drove down
the slant on Red Cross street at the
Intersection with Nut street. and was
on the track when suddenly two freight
cars came swiftly around the curve
from the railroad yards. where they
had been cut loose from a train. The
cars struck and upset the dray, horse.
|and driver but the latter managed t"
keep from under the wheels of the cars
end escaped with a few bruises. The
horse got both fore legs cut off and
was so badly injured that Mr.. Percy
who is employed in the Atlantic
Coast Line freight office. shot the ami
NAL
The collision caused the horse to the
ISneed Furniture Company's delivery
wagon to run away and do considerable
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

Mrs. LineberTy. n widow. Of Randle-
lost her house and entirr
stock OF merchandise. about 5000. ay
fire few nights ago. No insurance.
Hotel Marriott. at Rocky Mount. was
partly destroyed by ife Saturday night
Tn IRE cEught In the rear end Of the
hotel. supposedly from he healer In the
basement
aha Cleaner: Hon James W..
Reid. former congressman from this
district. died on the first at Lewiston.
Idaho. where he had been practicing
law for about sixteen years
Fsyettesiife Observer: The relatives
and friends In Fayetteville of Mr. Hugh
n Mcdonald viii es-st 70 learn OF his
death. which occurred at Dillon. q C.
on Christmas day-Deccmber 18th.
FIR. J. e. Hicks. a carpenter. Of Raj
cigh. has brought suit for SO, 600 dam
ec.s against the Raleigh Ice and Eleo-
eric company. He was in the smploy Of
TIC company when a derrick dropped a
heavy pi~ce o. iron. which cut of the
fingers Ct one hand and injured the
othec hand.
Lumberton Argus: We are Informed
by the president that the mill is crowd
ed with orders: hat the mill In running
day and night: that night work. due to
the perfect lighting and heating ar
rangements. is voted pleasant by the
employees: that several more families
OF operatives viii Don be needed.
Houston Merrimon. If Ashevlle. who
was shot n seriously intui ed about
TWO months ago by a : Dung girl whose
ruin he had accom- ngshed. mas recov-
cred. He was teller and assistant
cashier in the BI1e Ridge National bank
at The time of the t.oubIe but on the
same day his resignation was offered
and accepted.
AT Newton Friday ". F. Micheal. q
clerk in Abernethv's arug store, had n
narrow escape from probably instant
death. While standing behind h
counter in the drug store n Marlin rife
OF large calibre was discharged by ac-
"'dent In a room Just oyel head. the
hall passing through The floor a few
inches from Mr.. Michaels head.
Mt. Airy News: Cleve Tolbert while
hunting. on Fri5ey OF last week. acct
dentaliy shot and killed himself. He
was in company with his cousin. Sid.
Tolbert. when the unfortunate accident
occurred. - Mr.. and Mrs. Roger +.
Paddison. who were married In 81.
Louis on the 18th OF December. arrived
here on the evening of the 2lst TO spend
the holidays with their parents. They
came via Washington City. where they
spent several days. On Saturday morn
ing they left for Columbia. s. c., their
future home.
Charlotte Observer: Concord. Janu-
airy Am accident occurred this morn
in about 8 O'Clock at the bleacherv Of
the Kerr Bag Manufacturing Company,
by which Mr.. John Brumley lost his
life in a most horrible manner In turn
ing off steam from one OF the pipes. he
inadvertently stepped back and his
clothing caught oil the set screw OF q
projecting shaft about three feet above
the floor. His body was frightfully
mangled by the rapidity with which the
were fatal before the machinery could
be stopped.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
STATE PRESS.

The newly elected president Of Cuba
rises to remark that his candidacy was
not coached by the United States
Winston Sentinel.
Without counting the criminal insane
there are S93 state convicts in North
Carolina We don't know how other
sTdtes compare with North Carolina in
III number of state prisoners. but 10
is clear enough to any one that his
state has enough fer all purposes. The
problem of how best 10 use them has
1ot received and is lot receiving due
Observation-Disclosures Telegram.
enato Hanna ant President Roose-
welt have had a conference on the DO
liiical situation in tie south. but they
won't be able to- af ect IL seriously
Things Will go pretty much as they
have been going even with Mr.. Roose-
welt as president. Tile south will re-
main safely solid-t, this end let all
both great n small labor patiently
AID ear1estly.-Greersboro Telegram.
The farmers of North Carolina, es-
pecially those of the cotton belt. own
100 much and and employ too much
labor. They themselves will admit IL.
These two evils. inherited from slavery,
largely consume the profits OF their in
dnstry. There is doubtless a certain
satisfaction in owning broad acres Of
land n In having a large number OF
tenants about one but there Is no pros
ocrity In i~t.-Sanford Express.
Fayetteville is a prohibition town but
the newspapers state hat the quantity
Of whiskey shipped into hat town Ito
private individually during the recent
holiday season was something enormous
the quantity being sufficient to have
kept several bars In operation for quite
awhile. Lenoir is also a prohibition
town and the town :Iso prohibits the
shipping Of liquor into the place to
private individuals. but one Of the
Lenoir papers says the number Of smsIl
boxes labelled merchandise (?) shipped
TO Lenoir from towns that sell liquor ID
assonishing.-Statesviile Landmark.
1t is indeed gratifying to MS that w
have not been called upon to chronicle
tlie failure Of the bankruptcy applica-
lion OF a business man of our town
v thin the past several years. The fact
that We have had no failures OF Itself
indicates the solid prosperity OF Smith
feld-but II Is remembered thai
this period has marked the introduction
and successful Inauguration Of many
Industries and enterprises here. II
clearly shows that It's prosperity ID
<ounded upon such I solid basis as Il
render IL immune from panies or disas.
tiers OF an ordinary nature.-Smithfiele
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

Washington, January s-Secretary
Ions has detached Rear Admiral Franz
Wildes from his present duty as conn
Tnandant Of the Pensacola navy yard
and ordered min to relieve Real Admf-
raj Louis Kemp7. the Junior squadron
commander on the Asiatic station. Ad-
miral Wildes VIII sail from San Fran
cisco on the China for his post Febru-
airy It'll
1t is probable that Rear Admiral Rob-
ley ID. Evans who Is TO be the senior
squadron commander On the Asiafie
station VIII sail on the Same steamer.
Captain p. H. Cooper. win relieve
Admiral Wildes as cofnmandant Of the
Pensacola yard. the order going Into
effect on the 9th instant
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
The Richmond Dispatch OF yesterday

The Richmond Dispatch OF yesterday
says:
The office OF assistant superintend-
ent OF transportation OF the Atlantic
Coast Line has been abolished, and Mr.
Joseph A Fountain. who has held the
position for some years. with headquar-
tiers in this city. Is not now in the SER
vice OF h road Mr.. NJ. Riddle. Jr..
the superintendent OF transportation,
has removed his Offices to this city from
Petersburg. n wiz hereafter have
charge OF the transportation business
OF the entire a Mr.. Fountain for
Eierly had Jurisdiction over the road
from this city to Rocky Mount ". C
he has been connected with the Coast
Line for twenty-seven years. and In ad-
dition 10 being very popular with all
classes in this city. Is regarded as q
railroad man of unusual abilitv."
The Richmond Times. referring to this
change. says OF Mr.. Fountain:
That office has been held for a long
time by Mr.. ]. A. Fountain. OF this
CITY. who has been connected with the
Coast Line for twentv-seven years. and
who is regarded Is a most excellent
railroad man. being also very popular"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

The Sugar Trust Anxious for its Re-
movaI by Congress.

New York, January Sat the annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF the
American Sugar Refining Company in
Jersey City today President Hove
meyer presented his annual report. He
said:
lit would seem that with an overflow
ing federal treasury there a disap-
peared any reason for continuing the
eyjsting high tariff upon raw sugar. II
constitutes a charge upon n consump-
ton of nearly 2 cents a pound
This represents or an annual ron
sumption OF 2.3s0.0 00 tons sS5. 00o. 900 a
year. OF this, howeVei. only 1.3s1.a0d
tons are imported; yielding customs
revenues Of s49. 600. 900. The balance OF
33s coo. 900 goes into the pockets of tbs
planters.
A removal OF this duty on raw sugar
would result in a saving to the con-
sumner of SIS. 00o. 600"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
GORMAN In THE SADDLE AGAIN.
Nominated for the Senate by Demo-
cratic Caucus of Maryland Legfsla-
ture.

Annapolis. Md. January S.-Hon. Ar
thur P. German. and chairman Murray
van Diver, of the democratic state CEN
trail committee, were selected as the
democratic nominees for United States
senator and state treasurer, respective
Iy. at the democratic caucus held to-
night. Senator Germans selection was
unanimous and enthusiastic. There
were sixty-four members present, and
as sixty-one is sufficient to elect on
joint ballot the question of the next
United States senator and state treas
urer is regarded as settled.
The republicans hello their caucus In
the afternoon and nominated Congress-
man William H. Jackson. of Wicomico
county, for United States senator and
General Thomas J. Shyrock, Of Baiti-
more CITY. for state treasured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
IMPORTANT RAILWAY MEETING.
Conference of Freight Officials on
Cotton Rates to Southeastern Mills.

Memphis, Tenn, January SAN i'm
portant conference of railroad freight
officials was held here today with a
view Of reaching al agreement on cot
ton rates to southeastern cotton mill
points. The roads represented were the
Louisville & Nashville, the Illinois Gen.
trail. the Southern, the Iron Mountain,
the Frisco and the Nashville. Chatta-
nooga and ST. Louis. This territory In
question is west of the Walhalla-Co-
lumbia line. which separates the Caro-
mas from the southeastern territory.
The conference adjourned without an
agreement in regard to cotton rates
One of the parties 10 The meeting, how
ever. said the question had been dis
cussed and would be taken up again a,
a future meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
To he Ordained to h Ministry.

Mr.. John r. Marshall. who has beeD
doing evangelistic work as a licentiate
of the Missionary Baptist church viii
he ordained to the gospel ministry BY
the Rev. DR.. Blackwell tonight at the
close Of the prayer and praise service
at the First Baptist church Mr. Mar
shah has been doing a good work
among country churches. and a de-
csded to regularly enter h ministry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

Convincing proof Of the efficacy of
Ely's Cream Balm, the greatest Of ca
tarrh remedies. is certainly cheap. A
generous trial size costs but 10 cts.
Full size so cents. Sold by druggists
everywhere or mailed by Ely Bros.
Sc Warren Street. New York.
135 Mill Street, Lexington, KY.
Messrs. Ely Bros.-After giving your
Cream Balm a trial I can truly a /
feel very much benefited by its use
and shall continue TO use it by purchas-
ing from our druggist here.
MRS. W. B. DANIEL.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
Second Death Sentence Imposed

Newport News, Va. January will
liam O'Boyle was sentenced by Judge
Barham n the corporation court here
today to be hanged February 2sth for
the murder of his mistress. Alma Ham,
ilton. The crime was mmit in July
1898. This is the second death sentence
passed upon O'Boyle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

The superior court, pursuant to re-
cess on Monday evening, met yesterday
at 9 a. m, and after being in session
only two days cleaned up the docket of
So cases. 1t was a big two days work.
Judge Undertake left the city last
night. and Solicitor Duffy will go to
Onslow today.
The principal case tried yesterday
was against Hector Mclaughlin, the
young white man who was indicted for
burglary, which is a capital offense in
this state. The defendant was repre-
scented by c. D. Weeks, Esq, and r. G.
Grady, Esq, and with the consent OF
Solicitor Duffy, Mclaughlin put in a
plea of guilty of burglary in the second
degree. On the 18th of October last Nc
Loughlin entered a room occupied by
Mr.. Henry Litgen, at the residence OF
his brother. Mr.. Henry Litgen, on Sec
ond street between Market and Prin-
| cess. Mr.. Henry Litgen was examined
and he testified that his room was en-
! tered and an overcoat, 4 watch, a pair
Of eyeglasses, a hat. and n of kegs
and other articles were stolen. : He
could not swear the door was Fastened.
Manning Holt, another witness, was
examined, n it was proven by him
that Mclaughlin was in possession Of
the stolen property. After hearing the
testimony of these witnesses. Judge
Undertake ordered the jury to return a
verdict of larceny, as no breaking in
was proven. Mclaughlin was then SEN
fenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Grattan Pearce. the negro who shot
n killed old man Tom King, colored.
un Friday morning last, at Sixth and
Nixon streets, was permitted TO put in
a plea of guilty Of murder in the
second degree. He was sentenced 10
Eve wears in the p~enitentiary.
other cases were disposed OF as fol-
lows:
Zoe Spicer. colored. larceny; not
guilty.
Priscilla Bradley, perjury: sontinueo
for the state.
Arthur Taylor. cOlored. larceny:
guilty.. Sentenced to u n on the
public roads. In a second case for lar
ceny against the same defendant, judg-
mcnt was suspended
Charles Hawkins. colored. larceny
verdict guilty; sentenced to II month
on the public roads Judgment was
suspended IN a second case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10
A Steamship Encours-rx Rou:h
weather.

London. January s--The British
steamer Ravenshoe. Captain Bate.
which arrived at Antwerp. January 9Th
from New Orleans via Norfolk. during
heavy weather on the voyage had life
boats N ventiIators smashed and
dicks swept. Water also penetrated
into the bunkers and engine room
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

CAPITA. N-seSt. OF VIZ
ginia. has been appointed quartermas-
ter at the Illinois soldiers n sailors
home at Quincy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-10

Axr. Joseph A. Fosntaia No Lonxer
Twenty-seven Years He Has Been
Assistant superintendent Of Trans-
portaffOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-25
MANY lives SAVED
And Scores Of Them Reside
in Scranton.
Kidney ills develop quickly.
Only little backacbe at first.

Kidney ills develop quickly.
Only a little backache at first.
Neglect the back, other troubles fol-
low.
Urinary disorders, Diabetes, Bright's
Disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills save many lives.
Cure kidney ills before too late
Scranton people endorse them.
Mr.. Thomas Bamford, flagman on the
d. and Fl. II. r., says: II had severe
attack of la grippe, which left me with
weak kidneys. The kidney secretions
were scanty. highly colored and con-
tained sediment like brick-dust. and
caused me great deal Of annoyance,
and at times were very painful. / was
much disturbed also on account Of
them at night. ! used many different
remedies, but without much relief. I
was advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills
by a friend, Mr.. Wharton, who had re-
ceived the greatest benefit from their
use, and l procured a box from Mat
thews Bros. After using them, the Sc
cretions regained their natural color,
the sediment altogether disappeared,
and, I was not troubled with pains in
my back nor the numbness in my legs"
For sale by all dealers; price, SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no substitute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-25
Philadelphia Live Stock.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2i,-Iive stock; Re
ceipts for the week. Cattle, 2,261; sheep,
ll2l2 hogs, 3,S27. Cattle-Dull and lower
on all grades, strictly fine stock being
scarce. Offerings light and quality not
very desirable, The principal receipts
We're from Virginia, West Virginia, Mary
land, Ohio and the west with few ordi-
nary pick ups from Pennsylvania. Steers
best, Sa7.30; choice, 06.G2a6S7; good, STA
6.37; medium. sj,5Oa5.75 common, si5Oa5;
grasserss; si;5ca65o; bulls, $S.25at,s7; fat
COWS, $325ai; thin cows, S2a250; milch
cows, sSoa4O; for best common, .s2Oa25;
veal calves. steady; extra choice, sTa750;
medium s6,50a7: common, sSa6. Sheep and
Lambs-An oyersupply of sheep and In
consequence trading was slow with prices
showing a slight shading. Lambs under
better control and ruled a trihe hrnler.
Sheep-Wethers, extra, 4a4l4c.; choice
3lsa3Ac,; good, 3a3Ac; medium. 29.a3c;
common; i1sashe'; ewes, heavy fat. sha
dunn, 4ka51sc.: extra nearby. 6a6iSc. HOGS
"A shade lower early, but at the revised
prices with supplies well disposed of. the
close was fairly steady: western. 9Aaloc;
dressed stock. steers. 7a12c.; sheep 6iEa
SAc; cows. 6&aSc.: lambs. 10a12c,; veal
calves. 9laal0lsc. Hogs-9laal0c,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-25
THE BICYCLE RACES
AT VAILSBURG
Heavy Entry List Causes Much
Crowding-Riders Have Bad
Falls-Summaries.
By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

Newark, N. j., Aug. 24.-Five thous-
and spectators witnessed exciting BIZ
cycles races at the Vailsburg track
this afternoon. The weather was per-
feet and the finishes close. The entry
list was heavy, which caused crowding
in some of the contests and many bad
falls. One man was carried from the
track unconscious.
The five mile race for professionals
was unique. in that no similar race was
ever held in this country. The contest
was arranged for gruellhg battle and
such it proved to be. There was Il
prize of SIS each for the lap winners and
q prize of $50 for the leader of each
mile. Thirty-one started and the pace
was so that only ten men finished the
five miles.
Champion Kramer and Mcfarland
composed one team, Martin and Beau
champ another and the two Bedells a
third. Keegon and Butler also teamed,
as did Kuhlke and Depalma. Kramer
captured the prizes for the first, second,
third and fourth miles, while Edward
Armbruster won at four miles. The
time for the race was 1045 10.
The two mile consolation for profess
SlOlldlS WAS WOll NY butici dAlSi q
stirring finish with Sullivan and
Stevens. In the Amateur races Hurley
seemed beaten in the half mile but he
sprinted in the stretch and managed
to beat out Ellington at the tape by
about two inches. Summarizes:
Half mile amateur-Won by NJ. L..
Hurley. New York Athletic club; Teddy
Ellington, New York Athletic club sec
Mil Mo-, .,,1y ht tNfv
Time, 1.16 1-5.
Half mile, consolation handicap-Won
by Thomas Butler, Cambridgeport, 25
yards; Daniel Sullivan, New York, 40
yards, second; Orlando Stevens, Ottum-
wa. Iowa. %, yards, third; w. A. Rutz,
New Haven, 80 yards, fourth. Time
LOS is.
Two mile handicap, amateur-Won by
II. d. Hopper, Roseville, 60 yards,
Harry Welsing, New York Athletic club.
20 yards, second; James Zans. New
York, 60 yards, third; S. A. Shirley,
New York, 2l0 yards, fourth. Time
4.16
Five mile professional with prize Of
S. for the winner of each intermediate
lap and prize of $50 to the winner OF
each mile and no purse at the finish
Leaders at each mile: One mile, F. L.
Kramer, East Orange; second, third
and five miles also won by Kramer
Fourth mile, Edward Armbruster
Brooklyn. Lap prizes: Plugger Martin
three; Walter Bardgett, j. T. Fisher
Lester Wilson, George Collett. Menus
Beddell, Daniel Sullivan. Frank Beau
champ, w. A. Rutz. Thomas Butler and
]. B. Bowler, Patrick Keegan and
George Scrieber one each. Time 1O.45-
1-5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-25
NOTICE.
This and That.

The Rock Island railroad, in connec-
tion with the New Mexico Railway &.
Coal company's railroad to El Paso and
the Southern Pacific railroad from El
Paso to Los Angeles and San Francisco,
will. on November 1, put on daily
limited train, which will probably be
the finest one in appointments that has
ever been put in service. They are Of
fering a 800 cash prize for the best
name for this train. Apply to John
Sebastian, manager passenger traffic,
Coal company's railroad to ElPaso and
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, for cards on which
the suggested name must be written
The contest closes September /.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-25
STAGE NOTES.

Frank Worthing, who was the leading
man with ''The Climbers" last season,
recently returned from London and has
signed contract to appear with Julia
Marlowe this season
Adelaide Prince who was with the DAILY
STOCK company in New York for several
years has been signed by Charles Froh-
man for the Empire Stock company. Last
season MISS Prince was with Viola Allen,
inc second company made up to exploit
sherlock Holmes in cities not visited
by Mr.. Gillette will be headed by Herbert
helcey. Mr.. Gillette has been coaching
Mr., Kelley for the part during the past
month.
Walker Whitesde's new play, I'm Days
of Old, When knights Were Bold" deals
with life In Spain during the early CEN
turles, when the Spaniards We're at war
with the Moors. The air of the familiar
song "A Warrior Bold will run through
all the incidental music for the piece.
Amelia Bingham has some of the best
actors in the country engaged for her
various companies, Some of those she
has cornered are Wilton Lackayc, Harri-
son Wolfe. Joseph Holland, Hobart Bos-
worth, Ferdinand Gottschalk, Alfred
Fisher. Victor M. Siike and Franklin
Roberts
Miss Marion Field, member of the ex-
elusive set in Brooklyn. has been en-
b"Scu ioi tHc prliHd uOnlll role In FOXY
Quller." Miss Field has had an experI-
ence of two years in English companies.
Another society girl who has been en-
gagged for the stage is Alisa Craig, who is
Baltimore amateur. She will be seen
in ''rhe Liberty Bellies"
One of the important engagements
which John e. Fisher has made for the
production of "The Silver Sipper' Is
Mackenzie Gordon. the famous church
choir tenor who is to make his debut on
the stage In the role of Louis, n dashing
French officer. When "Florodora" was
produced Fisher and Ryley endeavored
TO secure Mr., Gordon, but We're unsuc-
cessful, so Mr.. Fisher naturally feels
5ubilant over having secured his signature
to contract when he was In London re-
Gently.
Mary Emerson, once leading woman
OF Louis James. Is to be starred next
season in a play to be written for her by
Joseph lie Brandt.
Billy Cohen, who was with Ward and
Vokes for two seasons has been en-
gagged to play the Hebrew role In Mat
thews and Blair's 1.-THE Price of Honor"
w. Il. Bonney last year with Viola
ALLEN In In the Palace of the King"
ias been engaged to play the part of
Bruno In 'The Eternal city,
Henrietta crosman has bound herself
by contract to produce a comedy with