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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
szc,. - PASSENGER
Z sSsN4s Ea TRAINS
LEAVE AND ARRIVE
NEW haAlN.STREET STATION.
RICHMOND.

LEAVE RICHMOND.
7:45 A. NJ. Daily. Newport News -
$50 A. NJ 1 Da s.oG for Old Point. New New
bort News News and Norfolk. Two
hours and twenty-five minutes ~ ~
Norfolk. Stops Willsamsours' on,v
port News, and Hampton ofis
400 ?: NJ. Daily, except SUNDAY sunday a tod
Old Point. Newport news; ave
Norfolk. Two hours and I twsnts VII
liamsburg. Newport News con- On
meets at Old Point ], with Glne W ehariss
s sfn; Raltim af Sor aoa with Old Do
minion steamers for New York.
900 P. NJ. Daily. for Newport news News
and Old Point Makes principS1i
MIN l.aPS; LINE wEsr-BouND.
1910 A. M Local. Daily to Charlottes-
vile, and. except SUNDAY md ", oe EorEe.
Charlottesville and Clifton sois.'
connects for Orange. Culpeper'
Calverton. and Manassas.
ESQ P. NJ Daily. Cincinnati and Louis
s Slf s Express W RaTlo! sulphur and
vile to Cincinnati, Louisville. ana
the West. Connects for Vlrgnn gina
a aos spTinEs to s 9sal ea follows
for local stations, except Sunday.
6:3O P. NJ. Except Sunday. Accommooa-
ton to boswell.
ZOO p. M. "St. Louis and CnlcaSo
Special" Daily, with Dining anu
Pullman cars, TO Cincinnati, IN.
dianapolis, and st. Louis: except
Sunday, with Parlor car. Clncln-
natl to Chicago. Dining car on
at G2rdonsvilie.
1880 F. NJ. f. +. v. Limited. Except
Sunday to Gordonsville; daily be
yond. Pullman to Hinton, connect
ing with Pullman to Cincinnati,
Louisville, and tbs West. Connects
for Virginia Hot Springs.
JAMES-RIYER DIVISION.
1910 a NJ. Daily. for Lynchburg: Lex
hgton. New Castle. and Chtton
Forge. except Sunday, for RosneS
and Alberene. Parlor car:
6:16 p. NJ Except Sunday. to Manteo
From Norfolk and Old Point. 10
A NJ, $50 and 7:2o P. NJ. daily:
2:2o P. NJ. except Sunday.
MAIN LINE.
From Cincinnati and the West,
7:45 A. NJ, daily; 9:45 A. NJ, except
Sunday, and $3.50 P. NJ. daily.
Local. $50 A. NJ, except Sunday.
and 7:15 P. NJ, daily.
JAMES RIVER DIVISION.
6:S5 P. NJ. daily and $40 A. M.
except Sunday.
Apply at 500 east Main street. SOB east
Main street, Murphys Hotel, and JET
rates, tickets. and Pullman reservations.
W. O. WARTHEN.
District Passenger Agent.
c. E. DOYLE, H. w. FULLER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
je IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.
.SE,AB BOAR D
AIR LINE RAILWAY

3 Short line to principal cities Of the South
and Southwest. Florida. Cuba, Texas Cal
ifornia and Mexico. reaching the capitals
ScHEDiJIE IN EFFECT APRIL 10. 1907
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-MAlN
80. STREET STATION-DAILY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
POLICE NEWS.


Lee Parish. who. in company with two
other young men. left Mrs. Jennings
boarding house several months ago. with
an unpaid bill behind. was arrested by
Officers Smith and Jones Sunday. When
the three departed. several pieces of
clothing belonging to other boarders dis
appeared. and it vas on two charges
petit larceny and jumping the board bill
that young Parish was tried in the po-
lice court yesterday. 1t was clearly
proven that he had nothing to do with the
disappearing clothing. and due to the
pleading of the young mans mother, who
left h scS-bed in a Richmond hospital. to
attend the trial. Mrs. Jennings refused to
press her claim against him, and young
Parish was discharged.
Ben Coleman (colored) succeeded in es-
tahlishing reputation as a reconteur,
hut was. nevertheless, fined IS. Ben
vas discovered exhibiting undue intimacy
toward fifty pounds of railroad brasSes
ty Special Officer Roach. and although
he dearly explained that small white
bcy.i or q small half white boy, he was
not sure which. gave him five cents to
take the t-ssses UP the street, he failed
TO convince either the officer or Mayor.
They both admire him as romancist
however.
I IN TInney coughed up $3.50 for
heaving geological specimens at his fellow
man.
Summonses issued upon the complaint
of the Board of Health We're served upon
the following, to appear before Mayor
Maurice: Susan Foster, J. S. Sykes,
Lewis Bear, A Royal and Company. Ar
chic Rousy, Joseph Galloway and the Vir-
Einia Building and Iron Company.
Captain Lipscomb. of Manchester. re-
ceiyed a phone message from Mr.. Nor
gan. assistant superintendent Of the pen
itentiary. to look out for William John
son. colored, who had escaped from the
State farm. johnson was serving term
of eleven years
The case of Joseph Middleman against
the Richmond Passenger and Power Com
pany will be tried in the mayors court
this morning. Middlenan, while driving
in Huh street, last Saturday, was run
into by car 20. of the Hull-street line
which was coming up the street. The
wagon was badly damaged and Middle
man was thrown out and received several
severe cuts in his head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
ncven.e 1n.pectyr Coo. Through
The R1chn,ona cnice.

General w. T. Clark, examiner in the
Internal Revenue Service Of the United
States. has just completed his examina-
ton OF the office here, and Is much graft
fed with the result He says the Rich
mond ofacesis one Of the best, If not the
best regulated Office. In the United State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

Mr.. Harrison. whose leg was broken in
Richmond. several weeks ago. is recov-
ering rapidly, and is able to be out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
BRAMWELL REPORTS
MINE FIRE is OUT.
The Flames Which Have Been Rag
Ing in the West Mine Have Been
Extinguished.

BRAMWELL, w. VA, September g.
The fire in the west shaft Of the Poca-
hontas Galleries Company is practically
extinguished.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. September g.
A telegram from New River at noon says
that between 300 and 500 of the striking
miners returned to work at the various
mines to-day.
The Kanawha field is not SO success
til
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

The cow ordinance. the cause of much
agitation in the hearts Of the city's leg
islators, Will be the subject CT much de-
,ate at the meeting of the City Assembly
io-night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

BRIEF MENTION.
Miss Edna Toney has returned from a
pleasant visit in Powhatan county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
R. F.& P. RAILROAD

Schedule I'm Effect May rs, 1902.
TRAINS LEAVE RlcHMoND-NoArH-
W'.RD.
4:22 A. NJ. Daily, from BYRD-STREET
beyond. stops at Milford. Fred
ericksburg. and Alexandria. Stops
Occoquan Sundays. Sleeping Cars
to Washington and New York
Dining Car.
':&' s&hn s 5 R3!fi ir3 s9e.,d &A M
1ngton ano beyond. Stops at
Sleeping Cars to New YORK .Ai'0N -
ZOO a. a., NJ 1,, Except Sunday, from ELLA
STATION, accommodation for Ash
land and intermediate points.
s II sS$ 81 S$EATI0Ss Is wssR5Ps
Ashland to Cherry cry Hi inclusive inclusive.
RRegley 0GcoaHuan. and Alexandria
800 RyRP 'SfSR5 sa sTATioN. from 2oa
Eba d1sn A ana ee sod ,1 Stops
sive, Seminary, and Alexandria.
Parlor car.
0' GGs9 5FfsR!A 5eS2y 5FoR wa n%hP
x to1 and n Bge%s s Mi2ora st Elsi
Parior car: cenne easno With b eoas
49,. gressional Limited.
400 BzRbgrR EEfsPt s H&s82&f5; frs se,
commodation for Fredericksburg
and intermediate points. :
900 s. sra HI f o1o@ w aAhdimSaRE a5a
beyond. Stops at boswell. Fred
eericksburE. and Alexandria. Sleep
ing Car to New York
tn
TON, for Washington and beyond
Stops at Ashland, Fredericksburg,
and and A H Sleeping Car to
sTATioN. p Accommod lth AAa for
sos f'h NJ Da hgd Ia RHGtf
STATEN. for Washington and be-
B Sn9 stf m2ifo a5 E9a iAsaana
lions sunday: Sleeping GaF Rich Sss
T mo = to Pb NGM KGIk and Washing
''n0 sTkT16N Asa6an 5a9% hLh 20
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHM0NDos6b T'T a.
WARD.
STATION: Accommodation NON
szs srREET gTA saeSsy ct m9 ado
ton from FTsdericksburg and In
- STATION. Stops at Ale1andr i :
3 3ceGearieRabpr WidsMT ;1f62d Brooks
Ashland. and Elba; Stops at otheS
York to Richmond. :
Il FxsSsTgAs r SSS1aNsay 5to at B1R p
land Inclusive. Glen Allen 1 and
a:o2 P. M. Daily. at ELLA STATION
Stops at .Ale1andria. Lorton. Occo-
Sleeping. Car from New YorR K
Dining Car. - ~
2:o5 p. u: Daily. at MAIN-sTREEr
sns sl ha25a car nos fyeE
80 STATION Accommodation rom
7: 40 ssrAT1oN. Stops at Ais9a na,f,I
FredeIicksburE; boswell. Ashland,
e.d Elna Sleeping l1n Cars from
$50 r Daily, at BYRD-sTREET
local stations. Quantico to Ashland
inclusive. Glen re Allen and Elba, Buff
- sTAT1o9; i1orids and iM1 etFoe'
pola, t,s i Fqeaseic1. STOPS Alex
and Ashland. Sleeping cars from
New Y ork. - 80 =,
HOO =. NJ Except Dunday. at ELLA
s STATION. Aecommodati ton from
W. ~. TAYLoR. Tranlc Manager.
: 3 ,1 p15'lKn; e Sstnsr.l eMsoass. 9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
n n NV s w Norfolk i15lWes}eII,

Schedule in Eject May rs, 1902.
LEAVE RICH,f-.D tDAILY), BYRD.
STREET STATION.
600 A. NJ. NORFOLK LIMITED. Ar
rives Norfolk 1120 A. NJ Stops only
Ct 9d,,1 Petersburg. Wayer!y; and SUI
let OF passengers holding tickets
o.or from Richmond and Petersburg;
BUS. z snd Ssisaso R0aR Bafiet farlSr
Car Pss,t a to Roaaoke Pull Pull
6us a sIssDe for Rf Brissol < GH
and Chattanooga. Pullman Sleeper
ITO PPoanSke to .Ano1yillez %,
M, Roanoke Express. Joe
90. and Intermediate stations.
o:oo NJ, Ocean Shore Limited. Ar
S2sES'k s %a p n s aaa sas
SNt ea, 70 Eoston. pr9viasnSs.
isstou. - >eA'i0N "
rs z. NJ. for Suffolk, Norfolk. and In.
N ssoMenIiat T, , stations; arrives a.
o:4o NJ for Lynchburg, and Roa-
Washtngton and Cnattanooga Linn
70 Memphis hhn ana SnefpsNss New Is orIeans
EEaie; ParIor. and Observation c, Cara
Sl Sleeper 6 be xesala R hia ism aad
Lynehburg. Bsrtha ready for. DC
Cupdncy at $50 r. VI. Also, Pull
man Sleeper Petersburg and Roa-
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and tho West daily at 5:65
A. NJ. so z. NJ. and s SO P. NJ;
from Norfolk and the East at
111O A NJ. 11:f2 a. NJ. and
$50 p. NJ.
ONCE: 838 Main street
JOHN =. WAGNER.
City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
:. C.. n. BOSLEY,
District Passenger Agent.
w. B. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent
General Once: Roanoke. Va Ye q
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
CARS LEAVE CORNER PERRY AND
SEVENTH STREETS, MAN
CHESTER,
Every hour from s A. NJ. to 10 P. NJ.
Last car 1880 r. M.
CARS LEAVE PETERSBURG
80 Minutes After Every Hour from $50
A. NJ. to 80 NJ.
Friday and Sunday special excursions.
5oc. round trip In effect august 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

Miss Inez Reams, of Port Norfolk, !.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
BAY LINE
TO BALTIMORE
Via c. & o. Railway ana
Old Point.
u. S, NAIL ROUTE.

Leave Richmond via Chesapeake and
ohio railway daily, except Sunday. at
P. NJ, connecting at Old Point with
the superb steamers OF the Old Bay Line:
iaavinr-at 7:I5 P NJ, arriving Baltimore
$40 A NJ. In time to make connection
with all trains North East, and West
short rail- ride and all night on one o,
the finest steamers IN southern waters
Returning. arrive Richmond 10 A. II
5,,.t..y eAG-ut MONDAY. apU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
Manchester
and
Chesterfield.

"A most remarkable state of affairs. and
one upon which the county is to be con-
graduated. was discovered when the
County Court convened yesterday and it
was learned that there was not single
case for consideration by the grand jury.
The case of the Seaboard AIRLINE vs.
Mrs. L. W. Cook was again before the
court and the report of the commits
sioners was set aside and new COM
mission granted. This case, which deals
with the condemnation of the right of way
through the Cook property. has been be-
fore three commissions. the one ordered
yesterday making the fourth. The court
adjourned for the term.
The Chesterfield Monument Committee.
which proposes to erect monument to
the memory of the Confederate heroes OF
the county. met and decided to ask for
bids Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09
LIGHT COMMITTEE.

The subcommittee of the Light Com
uittee was to have reported last night,
nut as the committee had no quorum the
meeting was not held.
The subcommittee recommends that
the Atiantic-Coast Line be released from
payment for three lights and the South
ern railway for one. They will also rec
ommcnd that an ordinance be passed llN-
ing n penalty to be enforced against the
Passenger and Power Company for the
failure of the lights furnished by the
company TO burn properly.
The City Committee met in the Police
Court last night and mace final arrange
ments. in accordance with the plan OF the
District Committee, for the coming pri-
mary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

daily for Petersburg. Norlina, N. G., and
all intermediate points. Connection at
;Norlina with train arriving Henderson
and Durham p NJ. daily. except Sunday.
Trains leave Richmond for Washington,
New York, and the East daily-No; "a at
5:45 A. M. and No. 66 at SOS p. NJ.
Connections at Jacksonville and Tampa
for all Florida East Coast points and Cuba
and Porto Rico; at New Orleans for all
points in Texas. Mexico and California.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

6:s5. A. NJ, No. "a ! From all points South
4:55 P. NJ, NO. 66 and Southwest.
b:45 P. M, No. So, from Norlina, n. c.,
Petersburg and local points.
SLEEPING-CAR SERVICE.
Nos. 81 and 34-Florida and Metropolitan
Linz tied Pullman Drawing-Room and
SIeeping-Cars between New York and
Tampa. Vestibuled Coaches between
New York and Richmond, and between
Richmond and Jacksonville. Pullman
sIeeping,Cars daily b between .Su Jackson
vile and Tampa; A also: through D;a ss.
York and Atlanta, and Cafe-Cars between
Hamlet and Atlanta and Hamlet and
Nos. II and s6-seaboard Fast Mail.
Pullman Drawing-Room Buffet Sleeping
Cars between New York and Jacksonville.
connecting at Hamlet with Sleeping Car
to and from Atlanta, In connection with
which through Pullman tickets are sold.
Pullman Parlor-Cars between Jackson
vile and Tampa. Finest Day Coaches.
w. J. MAY. City Ticket Agent.
2. P. Smith, District Passenger Agent
Phone. 4o5. zoos East Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-09

The Atlanta Journal of last Sunday
contains very fine cut of Rev. Father
o. N. Jackson. who formerly lived in this
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
MIsAPrLIED FUNDS.


Detroit. Mich, August 16.-Frank c
Andrews late vice president Of the
wrecked City Savings bank was his
evening found guilty Of misapplying the
funds of the institution after a trial
that lasted four weeks. by a jury in
Recorder Murphy's cour'- Attorney
Kirchner at once notified the court that
an appeal would be taken to the SUI
preme court and a stay of proceedings
for sixty days was granted.
But two ballots were taken. The first
one stood ten for convictioo and two
for acquittai. The verdict was reached
at lis but the jury Gid not come IN
until 2 o'clock. When the verdict was
pronounced Andrews a whitened-
Its a terror he said, and 1t Is unjust.
! never intended to cheat or defraud
my. God knows IT."
After the stay OF proceedings hid
been granted Judge Murphy committee
Andrews TO the custody Of the snerin
and he was taken across the street 10
the county jail and locked In a Cell
Attorney Beaumont tnat on
Monday he would ask h judge 10 M
bail for his client pending an appear OF
the case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
DISAPPEARING GUN CARRIAGES.
Board Appointed to xamin Them
VIII Make a Report.

Washington, August i5.-The board Of
which Colonel Randolph chief of artil-
lery is president appointed 70 report
upon the disappearing gun carriages,
concluded its session today and ats re-
port will be submitted to the secretary
of war when drafted and signed.
The board has made tests OF the dis
appearing carriages and the Barbette
carriages at five differeat forts along
the Atlantic seaboard. Its observations
will be embodied in the report and upon
the recommendations which the board
will make, will depend the expenditure
of $250,00O, appropriated in the last for
LITIGATION bill for gun carriages. A pro-
vision was inserted hat no more money
should De expended for disappearing
carriages until they had been submitted
to such a test.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
HELD FOR
Oscar Thompson Charged With Kill
ing Mrs. BarthOlin.

Chicago, August 16.-Oscar Thompson
Judge c.. w. Patton on the charge of
having murdered Mrs. Anna B. Bar
tholin. At the same time, John Claffy,
the old stableman. who is better known
rs Daddy was held as an accessory
after the fact to the murder of Miss
Minnie Mitchell. Thompson also was
held on this charge.
Claffy's bond was fixed at $4,000, but
the court declined to fix a bond for
Thompson, as the murder charge, on
which he waived examination does not
permit of accepting surety for the ac-
cused. The two men We're taken to the
county Jail. No attempt was made to
give bond for Claffy, as h primary
objection of the attorneys acting for
him and Thompson was to get the pris-
oners out of the hands of Inspector
Hunt and free from his sweat box
methods.
Shortly before noon Attorney Michael
w. Meagher appeared before Judge
Patton with a petition signed by Julius
Aagard, Thompson's employer for a
writ of habeas corpus. Notice of appli-
cation was served on Inspector Hunt
Immediately with orders to bring the
prisoners into court at 2 O'Clock. AT
that hour the inspector, accompanied
by Chief O'Neil and Lieutenants Wood
and Backus appeared with the pris-
oners. Assistant City Prosecutor Hugh
Murray represented the police and in
formed the our that Inspector Hunt
was prepared to book" the prisoners
and make formal charges against them.
On this understanding Mr.. Heagher
agreed to withdraw his application for
the prisoners release and said they
could waive examination on the charges
fled against them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
Former wiim5ngtonian Married.

The Elite, published at Shreveport,
La, in it's issue of August 10th, con-
tains this account of the marriage of
Mr.. w. H. Bell, formerly of this city,
son Of our esteemed townsman, Mr.. w.
K. Eell:
ION Sunday, August 3rd, at 1:30
O'Clock p. m, there was a quiet marri-
age at the home of the late Judge 5. l..
Taylor, when Miss Willie II. Watson,
Mrs. Taylor's only daughter, and Mr..
w. H. Bell were united for life. Rev.
u. Is. Currie, pastor of the Dunlap
Memorial church, officiated, and only
relatives and a few friends were present
to witness the beautiful ceremony. The
bride looked extremely lovely in a lilac
silk trimmed in mouSselaine de sole
and lace. a shade most becoming to her
brunette style of beauty. The groom
is a staunch business man of the firm OF
Bell & Kern, a native of North Carroll
ma, who has been a resident and worthy
citizen of this place for the past fifteen
years. The bride is n of h south's
most noble young women. gifted with a
musical talent, that has, with her sweet
presence. added to the entertainment
at many grand receptions in this city
and in Texas, where h frequently
visited. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell have the
sincerest good wishes for their future
happiness and prosperity"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
MIR. GORE FOR CONGRESS.
that the NOmi-
rec VIII Have n Republican Oppo-
nent in the Race Next November.
A Independent May be
in the Field Also.

Rumors have been thick for several
days that the republicans will put up a
candidate for congress against the NOM
inee to be made by the democratic con-
vention at Fayetteville next Wednes-
day. It is stated that they will nomi-
nate MI. John Gore, Jr., the we'll known
Wilmington lawyer who is a partner of
former republican governor Daniel l..
Russell.
There are also rumorS hat an d
pendent democratic candidate will be in
the field. The Messenger gives the
rumors for what they are worth. We
shall see.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
TERRIBLE ELECTRIC STORM.
Plays Havoc AT Greensboro-Great
Damage Done.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Greensboro, N. c., August 16.-Fearful
electrical wind and a storm here al
9 o'clock tonight. Rain came like a
cloudburst and streets are flowing like
rivers. Telephones burned out, current
at power house blown out and crowds
of people caught at Lindley park, three
miles distant with several roaring cate
racts cutting them off from home. Wa
ter flowed over twenty foot fill of cal
track at College Branch crossing.
Streets full of trees, limbs and wires.
Crops in track of storm bound to be
ruined. Roof of Hunter Manufacturing
Company building blown off.
Impossible to get news in darkness
and absence of telephones. Cloud came
from north and worst part passed east
of here. DR.. l.. NJ. Mychauxs horse ran
away at beginning Of storm colliding
with wagon, striking negro woman
breaking her hip n shoulder and
crushing ten year old boys skull.
waded knee deep in water to reach tel
egraph office. Storm iaster half hour,
hail, rain and lightning terrible, wind
tremendous but not Of cyclonic nature
here.
Cataract cleaned, power on and ten
cars t Lindlay park, crowd just in. re-
port storm not so bad that far west in
dicating this city on extreme western
edge of il.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19

The parties injured by the destruction
of the pavilion by the cyclone at Caro-
lima beach on Wednesday night, August
9Th, are getting out. Mr. J.. Nj. Rumley
who has been at the hospital, came
down town yesterday and will leave to-
morrow for Orion where he is working
with Captain J. G. Smith on a dredge
doing work in the rice lands of Colonel
x. NJ. Murchison.
Mr.. Hampton Smith is sitting up at
The hospital and Mr.. ]. E. Haywood is
able to roll himself round In a chair
at the hospital. His broken ankle was
put in plaster of paris cast yesterday
and he will leave tomorrow for his
home at McColl, S. c.
Mr.. M. III. Kelly is able to be out and
Captain and Mrs. John Barry are get
ting along very nicely.
Mrs. Rebecca EilerS and Miss Alice
Phillips are also improving.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-19
News from Cape Haytien.

Cape Haytien, August 16.-Genera!
Jean Juneau, On command of the Firm
mist o in the department of Arti-
bonite, attacked ST. Michael on Thurs
day. After two days fighting he routed
the troops of General Alexis Nord.
commanding the army of the provision
al government, who before r~etreating
entirely burned the town. st. Michaei
is situated between Grande Riviere ano
st. Raphael. The army of Genera
Juneau continues to advance and more
lighting is imminent at st. Raphael.
The Firminist cruiser Crete-A-Pierrot
has landed more troops near Cape Hay
ten to reinforce the army of General
Albert Saimave which it is believed
will await the arrival of the troops Of
General Juneau before attacking Cape
Haytien.