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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
FOOD AND THE SEXES.
The Ezic Human Needs TO Eat More
Than the Female.

1AAs AG& GEaatc
According e a writer In the Lancet.
the male human needs more food than
the female not only on account OF his
larger stature, but also because he Is
the more katabolic OF the two. The
man tends to expend energy and the
woman to store IL up In the form Of
fat: he burns the faster. This sexual
difference shows itself In the very
blood. The man has a larger percent.
age OF chromocytes than the woman.
showing that he needs q proportionatc.
ly larger quantity OF oxygen IN order
to maintain his more active combus
uoa. a fact which n may associate
with his comparative freedom from
chlorosis- Moreover. weight for weight
his pulmonary capacity Is greater than
that OF the woman, whose smaller re
spiratory need is further shown by the
facility with which she can without
discomfort diminish her breathing
power by means OF the corset.
"The great contrast between the
metabolic activity Of the two sexes.
continues the writer, was forcibly'
brought home to me by a military dis
play given by a troop OF dusky anna
IONS, with whom were also e few male
warriors. The women, In spite Of their
daily exertions, were all rounded and
plump, some very much so. no single
muscle showing through the skin, and
it was noticed that their movements
though full of grace, lacked energy.
and go The men. on the other hand
were spare, their muscles standing out
plainly under the shiny skin, and they.
in further contrast with the women
displayed n truly amazing agility.
bounding about and whirling round IL
a most astounding fashion. The woni
en-, in short, were essentially anabolic.
and the men We're katabolic. l may
here draw attention to the fact that.
men are apt to be larger meat eaters
than women, just as they are, possibly
in consequence of this very fact, more
prone to drink alcohol and to smoke
tobacco"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
In the Snme Situation.

A funny story is told about a physi-
clan at Monroe City. A resident of
the town set out shade trees for the
doctor. A short time later the physi-
clan was called to attend the mother
fn-law of the man who had set out the
trees. The old lady died, and the ply
sician presented his bill. After pawn,
it, the citizen thought of the trees and
made out and presented a bill for
them. But the trees died." protested
the doctor. $50 did my mother-in-law,"
retorted the other man. The doctor
paid the bill.-Kansas City Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Hopi Courtship.

When q Hopi maiden decides which
Of the eligible young men Of the tribe
she wishes to marry, she goes and sits
in his house and grinds corn until he
is sufficiently impressed by her indus
try to marry her.
After the ceremony, which is an
elaborate one, the couple go to live in
the wife's house. If she tires of her
husband, she can obtain a divorce by
merely throwing his saddle out Of the
house. After marriage the house, fields
and all their property except the herds
belong to the wife.
The Hopis are indulgent parents.
The right OF the children to do as
they please is never questioned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Colonel Hemphill's Will

Atlanta, Ga, August 20.-Colon''
William A. Hemphill, VINO died Sunda..
left an estate which will net $250.0f'
over and above all Indebtedness. III"
had between SIS, 900 and 500. 900 in IL
Insurance.. and remainder of the proper
ty consists OF real estate and stocE
and bonds.
The will was read to the family todG
and will be filed for probate tomorrow
In his will, Colonel Hemphill CAV
amounts aggregating SIS. 900 to char,-
tabe institutions, and provided substab
TALLY for his mother. three sisters. his
widow and six children and a grand
child.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
The Deadly Automobile.

Berlin. August 2o.-The police admin
istration Of the Rhine country Is tas:ng
measures { resist the invasion of Bel
gian automobiles. Parties from across
German villages and fatal accidents
were reported today from three villages.
The inhabitants tried to lynch an au-.-
mobilist who ran over an 6-year-oiH
girl at Sinzig: a Belgian count killed
an aged man at Bruhl, and a child WA
run over and killed at Puenderich. -
the MOselIe. q
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
How a Woman Gets a Seat.

az will tell you how to work IT," said
a woman, whose figure showed she
would be tired by standing. to q com
panion IN 4 Broadway ar. When
there is no vacant seat, watch for two
men who are in conversation and
stand right in front Of them.
Each one will want his friend 10
think he is very polite. so both OF them
will jump right up and offer Their
seats That's the way I do. and it ne
er fails."-New York Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

New York. August z0.-Prominent
arrived today on the steamship Oceanic
from Liverpool were J. Pierpont Nor
gan. Bishop Henry G. Potter. Of New
York, Clement A. Grisconi. of Philadel-
phia, president Of the international
Navigation Company: p. A. b. widener.
OF Philadelphia and Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell. the English actress. AFR. Morgan
declined to be interviewed, saying he
had nothing to give out fer publication
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Settling the s.Tfpo Question.

The awkward question of the tip was
solved by a big New Englander from
the state of Maine who vas dining in
a London restaurant the other evening.
Having paid his bill, he was informed
by the waiter that what he had paid
did mot include the waiter"
WAL" said the stranger, Il ate no
waiter, did I%'
And as he looked quite ready to do
so on any further ~provocation the sub
ject was dropped.-LOndon Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

New York. August 20.-Judge La
Combe in the United States court de-
cided today that George Alfred Lamb.
attorney in the Peter Power suit, was
not a member Of the bar ~practicing In
the United States court and that coz
sequently the proceedings against him
for contempt Of the ccort should o.
dropped.
Lamb had been ordered &c show GAUGE
today why he should not be punished
or admonished for alleged contempt be-
fore a referee in refusing to give test
mony.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

The Dog That Sings and His Master.
"Billingsley has taught his dog TO
sing"
Does he sing well?"
HE sings as well as B~illingsley
could teach him"
Il never heard B~illingsiey. Is he a
good singer"
We'll, the dog has been shot 2:
seven tmes."-Cleveland Plain Deal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Fire IN Winston.

Raleigh, n. c., August 19.-In a fire
which broke out at Winston-Salem, N.
C. at 1890 tonight property valued at
s,G. 900 was destroyed. One lal ge build
containing furniture stock Of Hunt
lev Hill ano stockton and the harness
stock of Hine and ShipleJ was burned.
Insurance $50, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Coal Takes Another Jump.

New York. August 20.-Coal took an
other jump today when h committee
of Retail Coal Dealers Association or
dered an advance Of n dollar a ton.
Following is the new schedule OF prices:
Stove $40; G and furnace I'll to s11.75;
washed chestnut So; cleaned mined
chestnut SO; pea $500; soft coal s3.46;
washed pea No. 1 s5.45; washed pea No..
2 "a. 40 and washed pea n. 3 S4.20.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Analysis.

She-After all, what is the difference.
between illusion and delusion?
He-Ilusion is the lovely fancies we
have about ourselves, and defusion Is
the foolish fancies other people have
about themselves.-Life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Standing of the Candidates.
Special to The Messenger.

Fayetteville, y. c., August ia
careful survey of the field indicates
the following as first ballot. Bellamy,
Brunswick Is, New Hanover 50, Bladen
II, Harnett %, total, ZIG; Browns total
IS: Hale's total So; Patterson's total 81.
Hard to say whence Bellamy will gain
on this unless break comes
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Uncertain Footing,

The fellow who stands on his dignity
may discover that dignity IL just as
slippery az a banana skin.-St Louis
Republic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

In Turkey red hair Is counted a great
beauty. and the women dye their hair
that tint.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

Attorney General Knox might be
more successful in knocking the beef
trust magnates out if ne could run into
them in a rustaurant.-The R~obeSOnian.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

An unexpected aao NAs pP32 NJ
Negro wohlan ,his aes|' " ga 'et'''
HInaA. While dleelna "a 4 ''p| 'e'
tween Sss yard ana thate y nsis '''''
! sdls o6sIaels MAJ stsueR sbaQt ip0A
Hn61r she gionnd which Aeni '''i@
tosIous odcll a6a being 0faaf1N
@bits Il isIehsshed the wop'an. Nar
immedIateIy iol6 DER hpssaa4
once, before going d W. ehAt *A'
he reported the matter v .FA1'
Casey who with CITY PbYsItIaa I4p7H|
went Immediately 70 the seenee
On arriving at the lace iheE E'.aes.
ID the ait from around the mt''|ef q
white and found It 10 be q aeW bNT'' Rf
by. and, Judging from ita deset>IQse&
siass ii had 6een thefs stni6 tN'
months or so, As g faeA 1He{ tHa'H
not tell ita skin wiz pf 4 Wll'liAH r1't
of. but the doctor SAIa thiA n!ie' aEe
Ibeen brouehtahout kllrpugil NleAs As
| T6c chila VIZ NgaPpea N 3
skift:
As III HOW X came t|seEk "a !aH
partips connected With tAe II .II'E
| Iis still d mystery, but lhF N.'Itf|
and tleiectiyc Iaf0H IA tll9 e. F
working oil lhe case. 'lhe 'Ifllf
s y y. Y g.. ~, 4 ss iFn44 sf}4 nnf ,I{7IiEII
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

rss,I,sa ~, S"sepT > RS"s.enhroclr-I'ow S% mass
agl Ii,ah ,,,ss a. ~ Ia az 4. nj: af-
~ z. ~, go m al T m Weekdays.
SSIn s1Inoon so.sr Altarr society meets 81,
Msss srss Tudan ~ a. ~ az sva,w % month Al 10 4. N.
ma.L ntsy XIV Nv I,h.s ~ H meet IN tirst Sunday
Sasnonv - sus ,nn,h mhG G atter hich mass.
VI ssory nonsA ~
Christian Church, Rev. J. D.Weaver,
corner Kinds and Alexander streeIs---
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05
Iery Williams Wife Bsats and Notorious BAD Black Man sN0'
Twice TO KILL
WAS CAPTURED FRIDAY MIGHT
compos.d Of officials and Citizens With the County
Boodhounds Gave ChaeIhe Trail was LOST wear oW'''
watsr-.-porcsmsn ABsrcrombs Improving.

sary attention. and i posse With the
county's blood hounds were In pursult
Of the would be murderer.
DR., Brooke was the first physiclAp g
cali ana made d hasty examination q
the wound and did not think " neces-
sarily fatal, pr. Payne was called and
he agreed with DR. Brooke MT Aoes-'
crombie at first suffered q great deal
from nausea, and vomitted frequently,
but BY Tuesday this was stopped ano
he has since improved daily. To-day
he Is still improving and unless some
unlocked for complications set 10, ne
will be out In week or 50. The bullet
has never been located but 50 tar y lias
given no trouble.
M THE POSSE.
Il was not more than half ~ hour
after the shooting occurred before 4
possee was in pursuit The blood
hounds we're secured and put on the
track Of the negro. and for two hours
trailed the supposed murderer through
the woods and swamps east Of the cisS
hut with no success. The crowd re-
turned to the city, secured horses, ano
devoted most Of the time Tuesday Z Y
the hunt. HI,
Il x q - Htfrfn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05
BENEFIT
Entertainment Given BY Mrs. y
Bell and Miss Ada Gilksy
F OR LIB R A R Y


n The entertainment given IN the opT
era house on Monday evening under
der the auspices Of Mrs J. sW. Beif
and Miss Ada Gilbey for the benefit q
the library, was a decided success, al
though the crowd was not as large as i
should have been. The program as
published in these columns last week
was fully carried out, and All The par
ticipants acquitted themselves noDlys
Il would be surperhuous 70 laud the
different numbers, but special men
zion is due the Misses Schlesinger
who sang "Tell Me Pretty Maiden" ~
a way that won for them round OF
applause. The minuet dance by the
pupils Of Miss Pohl's school was the
best Of its kind seen here yet. MISS
Iewellyn, the star Of the evening"
made many friends by her graceful ap-
pearance and the mastery manner ~
which she handled the different sub
iects. She is a reciter Of no mean aDll'
tn and deserves all the praise bestow'
ed upon her by the press and pubic.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

The cry of Thief! Thief" will
rally every man to the rescue
lust now, and John Williams IS
yery much Of this opinion, from
the number who responded to the
appeal Of MIR. Frankel on last
Tuesday morning. The negro,
Williams, was caught BY MI.
Frankel ID his feed house picking
10 some sacks, which, he said, the
ward boy told him be could lave.
But On examination Mr. Frankel
found that ke was gathering up
feed also. The negro became al
armed and broke at once down
Brodway in a run. Mr.. Frankel
gave chase crying. ''Stop, thief. I
Residents along The. street enteres'
|the race and helped capture the
negro. He was taken before the
mayor and told his little tale q
woe His story was without fnesal
and he was fined $50 and given y
days.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05
EXCURSION
To be Given ~ the Local Lodge
Of EIks Next Tuesday Night
ON ISLAND QUEEN


The excursion 10 be given On The
II. !, :, ,,,,, eyaAdac,. steamer ..Island
r's, N, !. ..,,., @,,;ov.
Vuseps ron'ssV = ~ : '1SSs ''.. s'''S,
able affair The excursion W.T. oe fp2
under the auspices Of the GreenvlliR
Lodge vf Flks and arrangements llSve
haa,, "a vharal,v nerfect ordef Win
pcen mhus wherepy Pss,sSs v'1s. M,.;
pfexAiE Ihe steamer nas kVsv1''s
mental lice1se to carry 5000 passengers
hut III capacity il double that number,
4, .s ,.,,,,,, ~. ail rhe
snus auoN p'ensy ,sSv.. ~ w .s'. s,.s J.
dancing cabin, Whicn iA AuV iees Wnh
and 81 feet vide, will be ii charge Uf
lie following floOr committee: j. b.
ssa,, M Tssa.,,a r4,,,,t Y Isargnnan ~
Coniy uFohs w tlu''., e. M ', q, q,
| ICs Wheeler, Lyme StarlinGs IN aau
Henry SchalI. The merchants d
Greanvllle win be requested ID close
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

X 4st 4
II which the shooting occurred isla
one-story frame structure and has i've
rooms. In the two north rooms lives
Rowles, while In the east room lived
williams with his unlawful wife, The
rear door Of Williams rooms opens IN
the rooms OF Daisy johnson from
whom williams rented, and back Of
this room is her kitche !. All the doors
are on line directly opposite each
Other from The front to the rear en-.
trance. The lighted lamp was in
Williams room, and as Policeman ABB
ercrombie passed through after the
retreating negro, the negro had every
advantage over the brave and nervy
officer
Two bullet holes were found 10 the
house, one In the Kitchen door. which
was made BY Mr.. Abercrombie's gun,
and the other hole was in the partition
of Williams room which must have
been made by Williams gun Judg-
inc from the hole the bullet made bis
oun must have beena IA. " calibre.
TIE CAPTURE
From private information Sheriff
Hunt learned that Williams was seer
near James, Thursday, and was tner
hiding in the woods near that place.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Eugene
Richards, Ed streatcr, J. Toler, ans
Tom Jones, coloredl, boarded the
o'clock southbound train. All carries
/ winchesters and those who saw then
! leave knew tliat something was up.
About 5 p. m. a telegram came TO tn
CITY stating that Williams was in
house and surrounded and to send twer
ty men at once on az engine TO etfes
4 capture. But before this could be y
ranged the sheriff received by tell
phone word that Williams had surrel
dered.
Last night the officers and man a
rived 90 hand-car and got of At z
Delta oil Mnifar fe r that. 2 Tneh mig
lc waiting f5e .ns.l ! ~ l'p1ss = i
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

Policeman Henry Abercrombie y 2 ne \
tive Of Georgia. Columbus i his home
wherein now has i mother aud sister
living. He is connected with tue tirst
families Of the state He came 70 Mis-
sissippi some time in the seventies and
worked for Gen. French, tlrst cousin
of his, on i plantation.
About twelve years ago he came g
this city and was elected marshal dur-
ling the first term Of Ex-Mayor Yergers
which position he resigned 70 accept
the management of Mr.. Joe Wilczin-
skis plantation. lie also managed for
lCharlie smith, but about ten years
AGO he returned to the city joined the
police force end has been member q
lit ever since. Mr.. Abererumhie i 81
ofBcer who regards duty above life, e.
was shown last Monday nlghtio tryinl
| TO arrest Williams Brave, humane
and courteous, he has made the Cit
| an efaclent ofiicer. and bis nnfortp
nate aeeIaent has blopFlit forth 'zsi' g
/ ztf + !. 40 - - ii .f I5I'. = ff1f s.I4
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

4 Last Sunday might while Mr..
and Mrs. Enrich were absent from
home visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
ston on Washington ave.,t hieyes
entered their home by forcing
omen a window and stole $50 ip
Ecash besides . gold watch and
many valuable trinkets. The
thieves nade good their escape,
| II IL said that on the same night
they we're driyen from the home
OF Mr., Saul Isenberg by p police,
man Who sent two bullets after
the fleeing burglars.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

The largest and oldest comic opera
organization in America will visit
GreenvIlle next Wednesday and Thurs
day, April 7tth and sth, Wednesday
thew viii present.s The Pretty Persian"
q comic opera in three acts, and Thurs
day ssTalkar will be presented. The
company carries S5 artlsts,a large Choir
Us and eficient orchestra, Season
tickets win be sold four tickets for $3.50
and can be exchanged and used either
night. Sale Of computation seats be-
gins Monday, April7, at lOa.m, Reeu.
| lar sale at 0 a. NJ. Tuesday. Regular
house prices will prevail.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

The following facts concerning tne
,shpotins ana the treuble which; led ap
q the deed, were gleanded BY The
Times, reporter from Mr. Abercrombie
himself and from the people living II
the house where the shootipg occurred
shortly after 1oo'clock Monday night
word was telephoned % police head
quarters To send an officer to the home
| III Jerry williams on Blanton street as
Williams was'killing his wife and snoo1-
| ing at those who were trying @ stop
him.
| Mr.. Abercrombie was assigned tne
hazardous duty Of quelling the distur-
Ibance. AS soon as ne reached the cor
ner of Blanton, near Nelson street,
be asked passing negro woman where
the man was. The woman pointed %
/ the house and at the same time she ~
sisted that he should not enter the
house alone as the man had q plslol
and would shoot him at sight.
But Policeman Abercrombie Wouid
not listen to her warning, for ne is no
coward. He knew he was an ofiicer O.
!, the law and that same motive, Duty
which has been his guide and motto
, for ten years OF honorable service y
/ al ofiicer, prompted him 70 act - tnls
i lease, and he proceeded 70 enter tne
! house. ].
Z Upon reaching the,door be found y
! fastened, and called to those inside y
4 uopen ia the name Of the law, bu'
thew would not, and he entered DS
Q force. AS he did SO the negro, VIII
d pistol in hand, ran 70 the back aoor
supposedly 10 make his escape. lbs
POLICEMAN followed him up to arres'
e him. but before lie got out Of the rom
tie negro turned and fred at the oncer .s
III. the bullet hitting MIN in the side. In'
Il negro was then standing 10 the dark Y
the next room, and could not be seel
by-the policeman, who stood 70 IN
fuIl glare Of the lighted lamp 10 IN
front room. Judging by the hash 9
N the negro's pistol where he stood. IN
officer returned the fire, missed u
desnerado. but hit the latch on Tn
hack door, bending itin such manne
that it could not be moved and iocklnl
the door better than any key Or sprin
could dol
M The negro saw this in second an
realizing his predicament IN gianct
he knew that his only avenue OF escap
was BY the front entrance and 70 q
this he would have to pass the officer
He fred the second shot. this Tim
breaking the wrist Of the policeman
right hand in which he held his pisto
Shot.in the side and wrist, but vii
the undaunted courage that has alwal
characterized him, Policeman Abe
crombie tried to shoot the negro vii
the uistol in his left hand as the negl
rushed past him, but he could not coo
his nistol and the negro ran, Aha
lass. coatless and shoeless, out into q
night and under the mantel OF dar
ness he made good his escape.
After he had gone Mr.. Abercroml
started to tuwn but before he got Q
of the house he painfully realized tn
his strength was not sufficient for &
long walk, so be asked admittarce
to the next house until help shou
come. This was granted and CAPITA
ouinn, doctors and friends were
once tslephoned for, and u was =
long bsfirc he wts Fs.;s.ss'g tas 80
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-04-05

"rhey,ye got me AZ last, Cap, I said
Policeman lA6ercfonble to Captain
Quinn, Monday night, pointing 70 .
,bullst4hole IN in hls side, where he hAd
just been shot BY Jerry Williams .
desperate negro character living In
''new town.