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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

DECLARED A PUBLIC ROAD.
The following vas then prepared and
read by the county attorney ana was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Board of Commission
ers of the County of New Hanover are
about to negotiate the purchase OF 'the
roadway of the Wilmington and Coast
Turnpike Company for the sum or 81
500, and the consideration is deemed
satisfactory to both the SAID company
and III said board,
Resolved. That the Board of County
Commissioners condemn and declare
public highway and county road tne
present coast turnpike extending from
Wilmington to Lees Creek and all Its
branches and extensions as they nov
exist. and that h said sum shall be
Maid to the said company in full for al
CONDENSATION, damages, as we'll as thell
interests and property, and that 'ths
said road be and the same is hereby de
cIared open to the public as a public
county road"
After the negotiations, the deed ano
the resolution hid been talked over q
few minutes, or motion OF ConnIn!s-
sioner Holmes, seconded by ommls
sioner Montgomery, the deed was ap-
proved and the resolution was unahi'
mously adopted.
Chairman McEachern then instruct
ed. Mr.. owen Fennell, clerk OF the
nance committee Of the board, 10
draw a pill and warrant for $500 1or
the Sc of the turnpike to h county
and ia a few minute the bill war
.an+ we're handed to the board. They
were approved ana turned owe Is
Warsden Bellamy, Esq, who was pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
HIS iDENTY REVEALED.
Mystery Surrounding Man Known as "charIes Hill" at Last Solved.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 19.-The mystery surrounding the identity of the man known as Charles Hill.'' who died at the Good Samaritan Hospital here on May F, leaving ,OOO in cash, has been solved. His real name was Salem Charles. and his home was at Brimheld, Mass.
 The story of the search for heirs by the public administrator and his attor- ney, Leon Moss, is interesting. After following up innumerable alleged clues, all of which came to naught Administra- tor Kellog found among tho old mans effects an old family" Bible, on the fly leaf of which was written sentences al- most faded and rendered illegible by age.
 The writing was magnified and the name of Charles" and 'Brim-, Mass.." were deciphered. Attorney Moss went to Brimfleld, Mass, and without disclosing his identity found a family named Charles, which had been prominent in that locality for two hundred years. Af- ter thorough Investigation Moss became convinced that he had found the family of the deceased.
 There are eight direct heirs to the es- tate, the most prominent of whom Is Sa- lem Darius Charles, chairman of the board of street commissioners of Boston.
 The old man, Salem Charles. always had been an eccentric character and no reason has been found for his change of nap me. He Is said to have made his money by importing cloth while residing in Texas before ard during the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
MANY GOING TO BIG FIGHT.
Interest In the JeffrIes-FitzsImmons
 Contest Is Increasing.


 San Francisco, July 1s.-1nterest in the Jeffries-F Fitzsimmons fight is increasing People are coming from the east and in- terior parts to see the contest, and seats are being sold rapidly. George Siler, the well-known referee Is among the latest arrivals. There has been no change in the odds and very little betting at the 10 to { price quoted Jeffries people are holding out for a shade better quotation.
 Referring to the rumor that Jeffries is out Of condition. Billy Delaney said, Tt Is all nonsense, Jeffries was never in bet ter shape in his life than he Is right now, or as good, for that matter. He is ex- actly where I want him. To keep him there have asked him not to do much work for the next few days. It is always a sign to cut out hard going when a man begins to get cranky. Wednesday Jeff was bit out of sorts, and l asked him to call halt He has done it. nothing more.
 T don't know where these rumors of his being sick originated, but l suppose fhey were put in circulation to influence the betting I can only caution our friends throughout the country to take no stock in such rumors, and not to take fright"
 Fitzsimmons has been examined by the San Francisco Athletic clubs physician and pronounced to be in perfect physical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
BLUEFIELD'S FIGHT
 WAS SMALL AFFAIR
REYES DEFEAT WAS DUE CHIEF " TO AN ACCIDENT, AS HIS BOAT CONTAINING AMMUNITION AND SUPPLIES SANK.

 Mobile. Ala. July 1a--A private letter from Bluefelds gives details of the re- pulse of Reyss and the revoluttonists on July 2. Martial law was declared on she 5th, and there was hurried movements of government troops on that and the fol- lowing day. The citizens hcisted flags for protection and Jamaica negroes in great numbers came into town seeking aid of the British consul. The town itself was guarded at all points. although 1t was known that the bluff was to be the point of attack On Saturday large barge carrying sel.iers a,r rived rom Rama and vas at once ordered to proceed to the bluff. Report cams that the Colombian war vessel had also landed troops at the bluff and an impressment of negroes was made to serve as a home guard. The fight came off and proved to be a small effair, although brisk while t lasted. Or the government side two were brought in dead and three wounded, with thirty prisoners. two being officers. There was great rejoicing when Reyes defeat was known, but as there was apprehension of a landing of revolutionists at another point. military precautions were con tinued- la9 Reyes defeat was due chiefly to an ac- cident- His invasion was made on the steamer Pinzen. He landed one party at the hluff in large boat, but sec ond boat overturned in the heavy sea- and the extra ammunition and supplies were lcEt The insurgents were afraid to make a second attempt to land more troops, and thoee who had been put eshore were overcome, killed or captured The Pinzon being short of coal, put to Eea, but is expected to return with more men The government has obtained a loan of s50,000 (s10.000 in American money) from the merchants of Bluefields. It was in the nature of a forced loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
TuNe VISITS MILITARY SCHOOL
Says Voyage of Prince Chen Is oi
 Great Significance.

New York, July 1s.-Prince Chen, of the imperial family of China, coronation envoy to London and his principal sec retary, Liang Chen Tung, the newly appointed Chinese minister at Washing ton. who are making thorough inspec- tion of the educational system civil and military, of France, have visited the military school at St. Cyr, says a. Paris dispatch to the Tribune
 Liang Chen Tung, who studied at Phil lips academy. Anoover, from 1877 to 1881, under Professor Bancroft, is delighted at his appointment to the country where he has so many friends. He says that the voyage of Prince Chen is of great sig nificance. as it Is t--e first time in the history of China that prince of the re igning house has ever visited foreign countries and acquired foreign languages. Liang Chen indicates a decision complete ly to revolutionize the present educa- tional system of China and bring 1t up to dato. In fact he declares the Chinese
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
FEEHAN WORTH $12o,ooo.
Archbishop Left Estate to Members
 of Family and Institutions.

Chicago, July 19.-The late Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan left an estate of over s120,00O, which, under terms of his last will drawn May 10 last, Is distributed among the members of the family and those institutions which for years have been his especial care. The entire estate is in personal property, and over half of it is life insurance, made payable to the estate.
 It is stated by those cognizant of the personal affairs of the testator that the estate would have been much larger had the archbishop collected In Its entirety the salary of s5O0O year to which he was entitled from the archdiocese. It is said that for many years he has allowed DOT tions of his salary to remain uncollected. and that the will, which makes no refer enee to these arrears, cancels them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
HUBBARD SMITH SAILS.
U. s. Consul to Cairo Meets the New
 Chinese Ambassador.

New York, July 19.-Hhbbard T. Smith. vice and deputy consul general of the United States at Cairo, Egypt, who is in this city, will sail for his new post to- day. MT. Smith was United States consul at Canton during the Boxer outbreak and later accompanied Commissioner Rock hill to PelSilL He has met the newly ap- pointed Chinese minister. Liang Chen Tung.
 He Is thoroughly progressive. thor oughly American." said the consul be ing of the progressive element, his fur tunes fell during the Boxer uprising, both politically and materially, but with the restoration of peace bis value was recog- nized.
 China has g. great future, a wonder ful future before her, if she can insure the world that her government is to be both stable md progressive; and it Is | just such men as Wu and Liang who will secure her this government if she will let them and bring in the capital which shall open up her giant resources. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
Cocke-Calhoun.

Carlowville, July 1e.-(Special.)- Miss Marion Pickens Calhoun and Chas. Ruffin Cooke were married here Wednesday aft ernoon at St. Paurs Episcopal church, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. NJ G. Cassell
 Miss Florence Calhoun, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor, while J. Webb Cooke, of Greensboro, was the best man The other attendants were Miss Hattie Lamar. of. Selma: Miss Georgia Kyser, Miss Genevieve Smith, Miss Sallie Cal houn Miss Adel Lide and Miss Ellen Cal houn, NJ. L. Calhoun. Martin Lide, w D. Kyser, W. K. Lide. B. R. Allison and A. O. Calhoun.
 After a reception at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Cal houn, the couple left for their bridal trip. After August 1 they will be at home at Sumter. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
AUToMoBlLIsTs EvADE TAX.
Owners of Machines In Chicago Tryinc
 to Rob City of Revenue.

Chicago, July 19-Owners of automo- piles in Chicago are attempting to evade the payment of taxes on their machines, according to the reviewers. It is esti- mated that $1.000,0O0 worth of this kind of property is escaping taxation and the reviewers are out with net. Only seven automobiles have been scheduled so far, while inquiry on the part of the review CTS has disclosed the fact that there are 775 licensed owners of automobiles in the city.
 Besides the 775 licensed owners there is a small army of suburbanites, who also own horseless vehicles. Not an auto mobile is of low value enough to escape taxation. The majority of the machines, 1t is estimated, are worth over $500 and this is in excess of the maximum assess ment of s35O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
"charIey' Corey ArraIsned.

New York, July 19.-George c. Corey. who was arrested by a postoffice in- spector in Paterson, N. J., on Thursday night. on a charge of having used the mails for fraudulent purposes, has been arraigned before United States Commis- sioner Shields and held in $5,000 bail for examination next Thursday. It is the en- tention of the government detectives to nave present some members of the Corey family who were induced to provide Charles Corey with money to prosecute their alleged claim to an estate in Eng and that Charles Corey told them was worth S40,OO0, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
ST. VINCENT TREMBLING.
Many of the Business Houses of King
 ston Are Deserted.

New York. July 1s.-A dispatch has been received here from St. Vincent cables the Port of Spain, Trinidad, cor. respondent of the New York American stating that the island is in consterna- ton over series of violent earthquake shocks.
 The tremblings began Thursday morn. ing and were so severe that all the busi- ness houses of Kingston were deserted Many buildings were badly cracked b, the shaking of the ground, and further news from the island is anxiously await. ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
WORKING ON GYMNASIUM.
People of St. Louis Getting Ready for
 the Big Show.

St. Louis July 19.-Work has begun on the excavation for the gymnasium with which the gigantic theatre will be the center of the physical culture exhibit of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The gymnasium will cost sl50eoO. and will have accommodations for 10000 people.
 Simultaneously with the erection of the gymnasium the great amphitheatre and athletic field, which will be used during Inc worlds fair for athletic contests, burner exhibitions and sports of all kinds will be carried to completion. Consider able work on the athletic field already has been done, and the finishing touches winch will make it the greatest athletic campus in the western country, are to be put or within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
HER AUTOMOBILES BURNED.
Lillian Russell Loses Two Valuable
 Machines by Burning of Barn.

New York July 19.-Lillian Russell the actress lost two valuable automobiles in fire which destroyed her automobile shed at Cedar Lawn. Far Away.
 One of the, aotorA oblles was valued at N7,000 and the ether at $90OO. The former was of French make and extremely speedy. The other was known as the red dragon.
 There was no insurance on the barn, which Was valued at 5000.
 The fire, which started a few minutes after o'clock, was caused by a lighted match dropped by James Leary, an oiler and coaehman, while lighting his pipe.
 One of the motors was that in which Miss Russell and Jesse Lewisohn were riding on Long Island a few day ago when their chauffeur was taken into GUS tody for going too fast and fined by justice of the peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

government has already undertaken ed- ucationa1 reform on a large scale.
 When questioned on the present situa- ton in China Liang Chen said that owing to the fresh taxation imposed to raise money throughout. the country for for eign indemnity revolts and fanatical up- risings already had occurred and were likely to become general The outlook hs considered very gloomy. indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

Entire stock of furniture of J. Herzfeld must be sold by October l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
FREE ADMISSION To Sacred Concert at East Lake tonight.

Sacred Concert, Lakeview tonight at g o'clock.
 FRED l.. GRAMBS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
Cause Enouqh.

From the New York Sun.
 May-what caused the row between Belle and Jack?"
 Clara-'He sent her check good for 100 kisses and she got Tom to cash it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the book of assessments has been prepared and is ready for inspection, and that the Board of Revenue will sit on the 14th day of July. 1902 to examine the assessors re- turns and to correct any errors therein.
 A. J. TARRANT.
 President Board of Revenue. 7-s-15t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-20

Miss Carolyn Miller will sing every eve this week at g. s:ao. 10, lO;3O and II at Stones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
REVIEW BOARD HAS
LITTLE WORK TO DO

The board of review, which is in
session at the court house, is finding
less to do this year than ordinarily.
The time for filing the objections is
past, and the number is considerably
smaller than in years past. The rea-
son for this is believed to be a better
understanding of the new law on the
part of the assessors and a more
willing spirit on the part of the peo-
pie in complying with its terms.
The board is now going over the as
sessments by townships and finds
that few changes have been made.
As this is not the year of the quad
riennial assessment of real estate
there is little to do under that head.
In personal property from present
appearances the assessment in the
cities of Rock Island and Moline will
be slightly raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
LOCAL THEATRE SEASON
is TO OPEN AUGUST 81

Owing to the fact that many of the
popular comedies and melodramas
are going to open their season earlier
this year than is usual, Messrs.
Chamberlin q Kindt have been able
to secure several of this line of at
fractions for the Illinois theatre, and
announce through Manager Cox the
bookings as below for the month of
September.
In addition to those booked, dates
are being held for several other com
panies, and a preparatory fall-sum-
Mer season will be inaugurated, open
ing with William Gillette's well known
drama, Held by the Enemy" Aug.
81. Announcement as to the opening
OF the regular season will be made
later, and will include all the best
stars. dramas, musical eXtravaganzas,
etc, en- tour.
The bookings for the fall-summer
season. for which a popular scale of
prices will be inaugurated, are as fol-
lows:
Aug. 31-''Held by the Enemy"
Sept. For Home and Honor"
Sept. 6-Lincoln }. Carriers The
Mailman
Sept. 7-"for Her Sake
Sept. 9-Sam Morris in The Ped
dler's Claim"
Sept. 11-NIilt &. Barlow, the min
strel. in The Land o Cotton
Sept. 14-"My Friend from Arkan-
sas.''
Sept. lyon Yonson."
Sept. 2O-Lincoln J. Carriers The
Flaming Arrow
Sept. 21-"The Star Boarder."
Sept. pa Jolly American
Tramp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
BERTH FOR M DONALD.
Rock Islander is Appointed Chief
Clerk at WATERFOWL
Asylum.
Is TO SUCCEED ]. W. PARKER
Official Announcement Expected
Soon Through the
2i Governor. 80 ~
Is TO SUCCEED ]. W. PARKER

The visit of Congressman Prince to
Rock Island yesterday is followed by
the semi official announcement that
Capt. H. \. j. Mcdonald, of this city,
is to become the first assistant to DR..
w. f. Taylor, superintendent of the
Illinois Western hospital for the in
sane at Watertown, succeeding j. w.
Parker.
DIR. Taylor today when asked con-
corning the change refused to make
any statement. Capt. Mcdonald stat
ed that he had no official notification.
The appointment, if made, will come
through the governor acting upon the
recommendation of DR.. Taylor.
Reward for Party Service
Capt. Mcdonald haN been promi-
nent in republican politics in this
section for several years past and
there is doubtless a disposition on
the part of the powers that be to re-
ward him for his faithfulness.
Capt. Mcdonald since boyhood has
been identified with the stove store of
David Don, and enjoys a wide ac-
quaintance and popularity in the com
merciaL and social life of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
ADA DURHAM TO
BECOME A BRIDE
Rock Island Girl to Wed j. a. Mac
File, st. Louis Bus
mess Man.

An announcement of considerable
interest is that of the forthcoming
wedding of Miss Ada Schwatka Dur
ham, youngest daughter of Col. and
Mrs. c. w! Durham, 1880 First ave-
nue., and j. \. MacFie, formerly con-
nected with the United States en-
gineer corps here, and now planning
to engage in the real estate business
in st. Louis.
There is tinge of the romantic in
the happy affair in the fact that the
young folks had hoped to keep their
friends in the dark until after the
ceremony had been performed, but,
as the best laid plans often go amiss,
so in this case the news was circu-
lated until the principals concluded
the easiest way out of the matter
was to 'fess up.
The wedding is to take place a
week from next Sunday at Davenport,
Bishop Morrison, of the Episcopal
church of Iowa, to officiate. The
couple will reside in st. Louis. Mr..
MacFie has many friends here, hav-
ing been a member of the Rock Island
Club while Il resident of the city,
while his bride-to-be is. one of the
charming members of the younger set
of the city. She is Il graduate of the
Rock Island high school and has tax
en- special courses at Augustana col
le9e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Crandell. of Pc
oria, were registered at the Harper
today.
r. r. Cable arrived from Chicago
today for "a couple of days stay in
the city.
Miss Grace Hall has gone to ST
Paul, where she is the guest of Gov
and Mrs. 5. Il. Van SAINT.
Miss Carrie Hawley had gone on an
extended visit to Des Moines, Omaha
and other western points.
Miss Clara Kremer, of Mount Car
roll, ILL.,, is visiting with Sarah Hol-
lister, 920 Fifteenth street.
Mrs. Walter f. Scott and children
and Miss Carrie Doeckel have gone
for visit of several days with rela-
tives in Chicago.
+. +. Edgington, of Washington, d.
C.. is spending months vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Edgington, at Edgington.
Mrs. p. G. Burns left last night for
San Francisco, Cal, where she will
join her husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Burns
expect to make that city their future
home.
j. w. Linkhart, Il real estate dealer
of Coleridge, Neb., and y. ii. Living
ston, cashier of the Citizens bank of
Checotah, l. T., were visitors in the
city today.
\ letter just received from DR.. II. f.
Sweet. who is at the Alma. Mich. san
itarium. states that he is doing finely,
his condition having improved greatly
in the past few weeks.
Aid. and Mrs. George White have
gone east. Mrs. White will visit with
relatives at Greenville, Pa, while Mr..
White will combine business with
pleasure and make the round of a
number of the large eastern centers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
REMONSTRANCE AGAINST
PROPOSED NEW TRACK

At the special meeting of the city
council which convened at o'clock
this afternoon for the purpose of
considering the petition of the c., r..
l. &, p. Railway company for permits
sion to lay switch track on First
street to connect with the plant the
Lewis Fire Proofing company is to
erect on Twelfth avenue, remon-
STRANGE was read against taking such
action. the latter being signed by the
Penn Tank Line company and num-
Der of the property holders along the
street. The council went to look
over the ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-08
SAILORS ARE STARVED
Rock Island Jackies COMPLAIN
Bitterly of Treatment
in Camp.
TWO RETURN HOME SICK
Deny Story That Boys Refused to
Man Small Boats in
Lake.
RETURN HOME

Two members of the Rock Island
division of the naval reserves return
ed to the city today from Chicago,
out of which port the reserves are
cruising on the Dorothea, on sick
leave.
The boys are somewhat exercised
over the report that members of the
division refused to land small boat
at Camp Logan to take on board
Adjt. Gen. j. b. Smith and Col. MORT
arity on account of being afraid to
take chances on the rough water.
They knew of no occasion when or
dcrs to launch boat were not obey
ed and express themselves as certain
that no such occasion occurred.
They say, however, that the sea
was very high when the boat was
opposite Camp Logan and ii would
have been madness to put a rowboat
overheard.
The boys complain bitterly of the
lack of food and other necessaries
of life on board the boat, claiming
that they were not given half enough
to eat and were compelled to sleep
on the hard deck in many cases with
out even a blanket.
Many Contract Colds.
For this reason many of them have
contracted bad colds. The lake has
been very rough couple of the
days they have been out and they
have suffered a great deal with sea-
sickness.
They declare that they would have
been willing to put up with the other
discOmforts if they could have had
enough to eat, but under, existing
conditions they feel that there Will
be some difficulty in getting many of
the boys to risk cruise another
year