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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09

The Boer Siege Of this Town Raised
by British Troops. .

London, Nay THE town of O'Okiep,
Jim western Cape Colony, which lac been
besieged since April 4th by d T~ransvaal
force under Commandant Shuts. has
been relieved by a British force under
Colonel Cooper. The garrison was in
|good health and only a few of the troops
were wounded. The Beers retired south.
Lord Kitchener, in reporting the re-
lief Of O'Okiep adds that the Concor-
dia district. in about the same part of
lCape Colony, is clear Of Beers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
THE SOUTHERN nErHoDIsrs.
The Fourteenth QuadrennfaI Cos
feresee In Session.

Dallas. Texas. May THE first ses-
sion OF the fourteenth quadrenniaI con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. south. was called to order by
Bishop Wilson. Of Baltimore. at 9:zS
O'Clock this morning in the old audito-
rum or the fair grounds. DISTINGUISH
ed churchmen and laymen were pres
.ent from all parts Of the All
the bishops, with the exception of Bish-
Cd Keener. OF New Orleans. and Bishop
Fitzgerald, Of Memphis. are in attend
|Ance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
GERMAN POTASH PLANTS.
Neutrality-suspicious. Chemical Com
pany Options on a Numbe
of Them.

Berlin, May is. 7. Morgan, presi-
dent of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Company; S. d. Crenshaw and E. C.
the purpose of buying potash properties
for the Yirginia-Carolina Chemical
Company, left here today. They will
make a short trip to Austria and Italy
and will sail from London in June for
Boston. They carry with them a num-
Der of options on German properties
which they will submit to the share
holders of the Virginia-Carolina Com
Ipany before closing the negotiations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09

New York, May Rev. DR.. Ferranti,
italian secretary to Archbishop Corri-
lgan, made public tonight a cablegram
which was received at the archepiscO-
pal residence from Cardinal Rampolla.
pontificial secretary Of state at Rome,
expressing the sorrow of Pope Leo. at
the demise of Mgr Corrigan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
HONORS TO MAJOR WALLER.
People of Norfolk t. Give Him
Royal Reception on His Return.

Norfolk, Va. May IA movement
was inauguTdIed here today by the
Business Mems Association looking to
the honoring Of Major L. w. T. Waller
upon his return from Manila, he being
now en- route Ia his home in this city.
1t is proposed to purchase a handsome
sword for MaJCr Waller. A public re-
Iception will also be held in honor OF his
distinguished services to his country
in China and the Philippines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
Dangerous If Neglected.

Burns, cuts and other wounds often be-
come troublesome sores. I'VE where
delay has aggravated such injuries De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve effects a
cure. II had a running sore on my leg
thirty years." says H. c. Hartly, Yen
keeton, Ind. After using many rene
dies, 1 tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes healed the sore"
Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to
it at once. Beware Of counterfeits. r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
THE MEAT TRUST
\ MATTER UNDER INVESTIGATION
IN ST. LOUIS
7. HOW MARKET is WORKED

eixed Prices and Rebates-Retail
Prices for Each Week Settled by
- Cemmittec-The Big Packers in
Absolute Control of the Cattle
Aarket-They Buy on Successive
Bays and ut Their own Figures
cabIemen BIack-Listed If They Sell
TO Independent Concerns.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09
POLITICS IN

Republican County Committee Meets
Negroes in the Majority, but all
state Delegates White Men-Cancf-
i dates in the Field-RaiIway to
SynnsbOrO
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09

The town OF OOkiep in Cape Colony.
besieged by Beers, has been relieved by
a British force.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-09

To CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes the
cause. E W. Groves signature On
every box. Price Is cents.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18

wholesome and necessary article OF
every happy home Gold Label Baking
Powder The booth is in charge OF
ID. q. Atkins. Misses Weinger and
Stebcnne. two charming young ladies'
from Denver. are serving hot biscuits
at the booth and demonstrating the su.
perior quality OF their goods. Not only
Is the quality Of tho goods they repre-.
sent to be commented on, but the art
istic manner n which tac decorations
are arranged. Arches OF Gold Label
baking powder cans soldcred together
form support for thrcanopy and roof.
Hot biscuits served by pretty girls
form the attractive features OF this
booth, which demonstrates the choice
ness OF the goods handled by the
wholesale grocery house Of l.. y. Put.
ney.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL.
Annual Meeting OF Santa Fe Railway
Society at Topeka,

At the annual meeting of the officers
of the Santa Fe Medical and Surgical
society held at the Santa Fe hospital
in Topeka last Saturday the result
was as follows: President. DR.. w. l.,
Smith. Streator. ILL.,. vice presidents
DR.. ID. l.. Woods, Dighton. Kan; DR.
James II. Wroth, Albuquerque. N. NJ;
DR.. e. C. Chapman, Fort Madison,
Iowa. and Or. G. w. Mel. Denver
Colo. secretary. DIR. p. w. Mcconnell
Topeka; treasurer. DR.. J. d. Freeman,
Topeka. At its morning session the
society also listened to the presidents
annual address. given by DR.. l.. ID.
Jacobs, of Emporia. and a paper by J.
d. NJ. hamilton general claims attor.
ney for the Santa Fe, of Topeka. Ad.
journment was taken In the evening
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS.
The Windows Of Simon stern's store
Beauties to Behold.

The large front windows of Simon
Stern's Railroad avenue clothing store
show the finger marks OF an artist In
decoration. and that artist Is the old
reliable. Jacob Gainsley.
Beautiful white arches illuminated
by the bright electric rays adorn the
front OF the store. but one cannot pass
and leave unnoticed the windows
which show the choicest efforts In dec
orations.
The latest styles In mems fall and
winter suits arranged In such q man.
ner as to satisfy the most exacting
that they are complete In every detail.
The next window which IL sure to at
tract the attention Of every sightseer
Ia complete with hats Of every style
and shape. and shoet at prices that
will Ut the pocketbook as well as the
feet. Gents furnishings. shirts, COL
lars and neckties Of beautiful and IN
to date patterns greet one a. they
stop to look In.
Mr.. Stern spared no efforts In his
display and II 10 to be appreciated.
while Jacob 0ainsley's attempt TO
please the sight seers is . success be.
yond contradiction.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
Legislative Candidate. Nominated.

The following are the legislative
nominations made by the delegates
from the counties of Dona Ana, Grant,
Otero and Lima, In district convention
assembled. at Ration, last Saturday:
For member OF the house of repre-
sentatiyes from Dona Ana and Otero
counties, Mai. w. H. H. Llewellyn of
Las Cruces; for member of the house
OF representatives from Grant and
Luna counties r. VI. Turner of Silver
City: for member of the house of
representatives from the district COM
posed of the counties OF Dona Ana.
Grant. Luna and Otero. A. w. Pollard
OF Deming.
The nominations for the legislative
council from the district composed of
these four counties are W. A. Haw-
kins for the eighth district. and A. b.
Fall for the ninth district.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18

three months. and for several weeks Il
has been felt that there was no hope
OF recovery.
The deceased was CT years Of age.
She had spent meet Of her life In Albu.
querquc. The family is one OF the old
est In the city rad In this dark hour
Of sorrow has the sympathy of host
OF friends.
The funeral arrangements are being
attended to by O. w Strong & Sons.
The funeral was hclG at 1880 o'clock
tails afternoon from the family resi-
dence. corner Tljeras and Koieher ave-
nue.. with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
TIE GAME OF MONTE.
How II 10 Played IN Las Vegas and the
Sad Results.

special Correspondence.
Las Vegas. ~ NJ. Oct. l3.-Three
card monte Is a mad game. II seems
for one man is In Jail and another has
his face carved as result OF little
game last night In the Bank saloon on
the west side. Placido Abeytia. who
runs the lunch counter In the Bank sa.
loon. and Juan Daca were having n
little game last night. and Baca seems
to have had tho best Of the deal. Abey.
tia was losil and IL is claimed he
without war; 1s. reached out with a
knife and took a Few steaks of Baca 4
face. Abey;'a Wa arrested and Will
have a charge OF assault with a deadly
weapon Tor as a result Of his game.
Mis- Edith Dawson arrived here
this ',.oining on the hyor from Mt
Plea art. Iowa. and has accepted po-
site in the city. She viii he remem.
here as having been here about year
ago and Is known IN the city.
Edward Stern has taken his vaca-
ton from llfeld's and left today for
Albuquerque 10 attend the fair.
The Republican club on the west
side held another rousing meeting in
the school horse IN district No. last
night. A number OF names were added
to the already large membership list,
and a good meeting was enjoyed. Sc
cundino Romero Jose J. d. Martinez,
Jose Santos Esquihcl and others made
ringing speeches. Patricio Gonzales
presided, ard an invitation was ex.
tended to EgIbcr G. the sore-head
republicans IN the hal! fos friendly
debate. but they wcuid not accept
Bishop lsaac W. joyce. d. d., preach
ed at the Methodist church yesterday
morn 'ng to one OF the largest crowds
eves assembled in the church. He
too. Tor his topic. Christ Bearing the
Crorc. the shame Heaped Upon Him,
and His Endurance" He spoke for
Owe en- hour. holding the rapt atten-
ton {. the audience with his eloquence
and power o, speech. He also assist.
ed In the memorial service in the aft
ernoon and attended the services In
the afternoon tx the Spanish Method.
odist church. DR.. Gamble occupied
the Methodist pulpit at night.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
Grand Lcagc Of Odd Feliowr.

rhe territorial Srand lodge of New
Mexico. /. o. @. r.. convened in annual
session ct Socorro this morning with
good att lrdance,
The rcgula. routine OF business was
transacted nothing special being
brought before the meeting.
Those who went down last night as
delegates from the local lodge were:
Messrs. n. Il. stevens. S. Vann, ST.,
Il. b. Warner and +. u. Cristy.
The Gallup delegates came In from
the west and joined the Albuquer-
qusans on passenger No. %. Past
Grand Master Jelfs also passed
through the city last night en- route to
Socorro from his home ut Ration.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
Stole Fruit,

Thieves broke into Harry Benjamin S
residence. SIG West Tljeras Road. be.
tween 5 and O'Clock Saturday night
and turned furniture and bedding up
side down. Two Jars OF fruit were
found missing. MIR. and Mrs. Benjamin
were down town shopping during the
evening. When they returned home
shortly after 9 O'Clock. the house had
been ransackod and robbed. The bu-
reau drawers in which the family jew
elry is kept. were turned upside down
and their contents dumped on the
floor. The thieves must have been
looking for money as nothing but the
Jars of fruit are missing.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
w, C, T. U.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of New Mexico met at ahe
Lead avenue Methodist Episcopal
church this morning with the follow
ing delegates present:
President Mrs. M. J. Borden, of this
city; Mrs. w. r. Marshal. Mrs. j. A
Carruth. Mrs. l.. A. Shank. Mrs. /
GYMS, of Las Vegas; Mrs. s. p. Rowe
Miss Belle Sweet. Cerrillos; Mrs. l.. A
Harvey. Mrs. Van Arsdale, Carlos era
mer. James Harvey. Daisy Palmer
Miss Williams. Santa Fe Mrs. Quin
Ian, Silver City.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
PRETTY COSTUMES.
Queen Teealeo and Her Maids and
King Montezuma.

The queens costume Is complete and
the charming Queen Tecalco will in
spect her royal robe this evening.
The petticoat or under dress is a
beautiful creation OF pink velvet span
gled with gold and silver. The queen 8
double robe Is made of ecru satin
lined with pink velvet. The sleeves are
pulled lace trimmed with bands OF
gold. silver and a pale shade of blue.
The double robe is the Queen Gather
ines style. The gown weighs about
forty pounds and the trail will lie car
ried by the pages whose costumes will
correspond to Queen Tecalco's. The
costumes for the pages will arrive to-
night in time for the rehearsal at the
Alvarado.
Queen Tecalco has announced the
following young ladies' as maids;
Misses Elizabeth Wiley. Mabel Fitch.
Edith Stevens. Bette Wiley, lrma
Tascher and Maud McFie.
Miss McFie. who Is senior In the A.
and NJ college at Las Cruces. Ia the
daughter OF Judge John Il. Merle. Of
Santa Fe. The young lady was tele.
graphed yesterday asking for her par
t.cipation and prompt acceptance
came. Miss McFie will probably ar
rive today Lorna Lester and Gather.
inc O'Rielly. two pretty little maidens,
have been selected by the queen as
flower girls. The royal Tecalco will Sc
lect the pages today.
The superb flower float in which the
queen and her maidens will ride has
been completed. Montezuma will ap'
pear In royal colors of purple. gold
and scarlet In the magnificent float
which Is being built by care and secre-
cy.
II has been announced that the
queen and her maidens will rehearse
the program for the grand ball tonight
in the hall at the Alvarado. The cour
tiers OF the king will meet at the Odd
Fellows hall at 7 o'clock.
Every feature Of the program Is be
ing carried toward completion and
there Is no doubt that the whole pro
gram will be one grand success.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
LOCAL PARAcR Apis.

Col. r. +. Twitchell. local solicitor
for the Santa Fee railroad, Is in the
city.
Herbert o. Brooks Is at home from
Magdalena. and will remain until after
the fair.
DIR. w. G. Hope was called to Bernar
lilo last night on professional business
lie will return tonight.
DR.. and Mrs. Shriver are among the
hotel arrivals. They are from Homo
lulu and stopped over en- route east &c
spend a few days in the city.
Charles w. Eckert. the well known
Las Placitas miner. Is In the city. and
Will remain during the week.
ihe territorial university will close
Thursday and Friday to enable the stu
dents 10 visi. the territorial fair
Col. A. w. Harris is among the earl,
arrivals from Sierra county. He will
remain during the entire fair week.
The Bank OF Commerce Is celebrat
ing with newly painted front. Blacl
with trimmings OF gold blend prettily
d. @. Grant arrived Saturday nigh
from m extended trip east and is thu
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Macpher
eon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James keenan,. o
Rockaway. n. Y. are guests OF Dele
GAte and Mrs. b. 3. Rodey for tn
week.
Al Probst. who is known here anon
A L. -. ~ ola
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
"iN EMS BENEFIT.
Trades Assemblies and Other Organize.
ticns Work With Captain
Jack Crawford

Cart. TASK Crawford the poet scout,
OF New Mexico. visited the meetings
OF the two trades assembliea yesterday
afternoon and received their hearty
support for the proposition to give n
benefit in Dsnyer for the anthracite
coal miners Of Pennsylvania.
The trades assemblies took quick
action and while there arc some differ.
enccs of oplnlcn between taem on la.
bcr lines they are ualted en- this CUES.
ton CT aiding their suffering brothers.
The Building Trades council has al.
ready iniorlel the proposition and
committees from all three bodies will
meet this afternoon with Captain
Crawford TO arrange plans.
II Is hoped to give the benefit one
week from next Wednesday night at
Casino hall. which has been donated
for the purpose. All actors belonging
to companies then In the city will be
asked to participate and all local tai.
ent that will assist In giving first
class program also will be invited.
The assistance of the ministers OF
the city will be asked to aid and all
Denver will be urged to join the cause.
The Denver Trades and Labor as
scmbly. Incorporated. yesterday ap-
pointed the following committee of
eleven to push the entertainment; w.
II. Montgomery. G. w. Rhoades and
Mr.. Bessett. of the Typographical un.
ion: J. w. White. OF the stereotypers
G.. F. Fosdck of the walters; John
Merhof. OF the cigar makers; Frank
Thorpe. Of the engineers; Mr.. Robin.
son. of the tailors; Peter Dewitt. of the
machinists w. +. Mcbride, of the
plumbers. and William Morgan, of the
granite cutters.
The central body OF the American
Labor unions yesterday appointed the
following committee to act In the
cause: II. l.. Banks. J. l.. Compton,
X. G. Mosier, Larry Fitzgerald and
George Gilbert. They will meet witt:
the committee from the Building
Trades Council this afternoon.-De
yer Republican. October 10.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
MIDWAY ATTRACTIONS.
Everything in Blooming Shape on the
Midway PIaisance.


Midway with all its interesting peo'
pie, who make every effort to accom-
MEDIATE the large crowds that strolled
aimlessly around for a consideration,
was a scene OF some excitement last
night.
Everyone expected to see at least
something doing on midway" the
night before. But aside from the char
acteristic cry of the vender. the shrill
whistle OF the miniature engine and
the clamor of the crowd. there was lit.
tie that would require the assistance
of the police.
The vendors hurled the hot air of
their products into the ear of the
sightseer from all sides.
The center attraction seemed to be
the eruption OF Mont Pelee. The en-
trance was thronged with an eager
crowd who were expecting every min
ute to see something that was not on
the program. The region of fire and
birthstone did not seem to have the
terrors for the crowd that II Is sup
booSu W nave. ftt tuS ehttoue q sunni
boy applied the power to grind organ
whose enchanting music. either com
PEELED the people to go inside and see
the fiery upheaval Ut molten lava and
redhot ashes. or get beyond the reach
OF its monotonous music. Men with
more time than money found the tar
baby a pleasant nag to spend their
time and money by throwing at the
represented baby.
Several big shows which are sure 10
make Midway a shouting and bowling
success were not open to the eager
crowds that were anxious to see II all
The merry-go-round and the jolly-go
squad not being In operation dissp
pointed many dear school girl and
the lad of tender years. The buckinf
broncos, rearing. jumping and pranc
ing would have no doubt held great
crowd of merry makers and greai
would have been their reward.
One was conscious that there wal
more than the usual stir from thu
noisy laughter Of the crowd. the con
tinuous clamor OF the vendors. i
really seemed a. II the great event
were upon us. hut this was only al
advance Of the great events which are
10 follow will make Midway with oil
Ne excitement seem tame.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
n vJrctchcd Millionaire.

several railroads who was unable to
buy relief from the nerve.twisting
agony OF neuralgia. II is an unlikely
tale. the sick man must have known
that Perry Davis painkiler would
help him az once. as II mas helped sc
many thousands OF sufferers In the
past sixty years. There Is but one
rainkillor. Perry Davis.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
When the Chimney

Is choked with SCOT. the fire languishes
tubes are clogged with phlegm. the
flame of life flickers. Intelligent treat.
ment with Aliens Lung Balsam brings
up the phlegm. allays inflammation
stops the cough and pain in the chest
and, in a word, overcomes those terri.
BILE colds which If neglected soon be-
come consumption.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18

J. B. Jones. . popular citizen Of
Williams. Aris.. 10 here to stay the
week. lie ID partner In The Cabinet
saloon on Railroad avenue.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
MISS Nellie HAzLGpiNe.
Her Death Yesterday Afternoon Aftss
Lem Illness.

The sad news OF the death of Miss
Nellie Haxledine. eldest daughter Of
the late Judge w. G. Haxleline. will
hring sorrow and regret to many
heart In Albuquerque.
Miss Haxledine has hem suffering
with an abscess Of the brain for almost
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18
sERvlNo BlscUIrs.


4 very neAt and attractive booth II
exhibition hall ID that Of the r. Har.
dseey Manufacturing company. Of Den.
ves. makers and Wholesalers Of that
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-10-18

tenucut, Will ut Iuuut az ou's.
The musical event OF fair week will
be Miss Albrights concert Wednesday
night. II will commence promptly at
8 o'clock. TO allow those who wish "a
attend the club ball after the concert
David Rosenwald. the jpnior mem
Der of the cigar manufacturing firm
OF Flesher & Rosenwald has arranged
matters SO as 20 be here during fair
week. David has charge of the RIOS
well branch.
elias Garcia, one of the most sue
cessful sheep buyers In central New
Mexico, and who recently delivered
several thousand sheep to eastern buy
ers, has returned to the city from a
business trip up north.
John Douglas Walker will delight all
lovers of good music with his selec
lions at Miss Albright's concert Mon
day night. Arrange to attend Miss
Albrights concert before going to the
club ball Wednesday night.
An aggregation OF natives were
present In police court this morning
Five dollars or ave days" were the
judges harsh words. Not being able
10 endow the police funds they were
sent up. A native woman, one Magic
; Lujau. was found In drunken condi
tion last night. Five days was the ~
sult. Migrants we're scarce this morn
ins, only one was In evidence. He va
given ave days Of security.
Hon. Elishs @. Field and wife. q
The Yale expositor., 1902-09-12
Hard Field for PlaYinn.

Billy Kocler OF the Brooklyns dc.
clares that the Cincinnati right field
is the hardest field to play OF any In
the National league to-day. The old
CiEclnratl right field was pretty
tough. declared Keelcr. but the
present one Is much worse. II Is
hard matter TO see n ball until II
gets above tho stand, and by the time
IL gets tlat high Il has gone some dis.
lance" IL will be recalled that the
sun field OF the old Cincinnati grounds
was responsible for the quick dc.
terioratlor OF Dusty" Miller. although
other causes contributed 20 this. II
would be rather hard on the Cincin.
natl club should the same fate over.
take Crawford. who is by far the best
right fielder that ever donned a Red
uniform.