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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
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Have ma fe quite a success this season
AID 7 ask hat they let me rejoice with
them. Beng 4 farmers son myself
and living IN a farm till / got it thor
oughly instilled in my mind I feel their
losses and appreciate their success as
they do. Now that the berry season is
over and The returns have about all
come in L know there must be many a
family that IS needing their Spring
Dress Goods and Clothing. Hats and
Shoes and Underwear.
Gaylord's Big Racket Store has made
ample preparation to supply them all
with bargains Of the rarest value.
Goods hiatt are servfceable and stylish
at unheard of prices.
We will sell this week 5000 yards
Lawns that are SC value at &c per yard.
5000 yards, good, yard-wi6e Shifting,
not &C but 4c per- yard
5000 yards beautiful CaIfcos, all Spring
Styles and pretty colors, at 4c a yard.
800 yards beautiful book-fofd Linen-1Oc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
EDITORIAL

And now there is a scheme on foot to
pension government clerks: Next some
body will want to pension revenue
doodles and postmasters. Why not let's
pension ourselves, quit work and live
happily ever afterward A proposition
to pension every citizen OF the republic
ought to be popular, seeing now the re-
publicans have managed 10 work the
pension mill for votes. = Virginian
Pilot
The Atlanta Constitution. takes the
same view the Virginian-Pi1ot some
days & expressed OF the remnant of
the south-baiters and bloody-shirt-
waivers In congress-. viz: that southern
senators and congressman should ig-
more them. These attack are made for
purely partisan purposes, and almost
always by some lightweight who feels
the necessity of attracting attention to
himself, by some mea other than the
display Of an ability hat he doesn't
Observation-Disclosures
In taking care of the lame ducks of
b administration it is proposed to
make Senator McLaurin, of South Car
olna, a Judge of the court of claims in
Washington, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Judge John Davis. 1t
appears that Senator McLaurin has
given up in dispair his purpose to turn
South Carolina over TO the republican
party by maSquerading as an indepen-
dent democrat. The SpoiIs Of the ad-
ministration Of which he is the dis
penser were not sufficient TO accom-
pIish this audable and as the
senator's term will expire on March
9Th next it is deemed advisable to pro-
vide for him a snug retreat.-Philadel-
pha Record.
Next Tuesday at noon the Stars and
Stripes will be lowered on the cover
nors palace at Havana and the Cuban
flag will be hoisted in it's place. That
Will be the sign hat a new nation has
been born after many years Of travail,
The Cuban flag has alreaoy appeared
In an official place, being hoisted by
Governor Wood when P~resident-elect
Palma entered the harbor of Havana
but that was only in courtesy, and as
such was appreciated by the Cubans.
Mr.. Pepper, whose letter to The Star is
published today, describing the senti-
menu or the people of the island on
the V Of the assumption of run Ursula
independence. He presents the picture
OF a calm public sentiment, waiting for
Developments. There Is some anti
American spirit. but 1t is submerged,
and prevalent telling Is one Of thank
fulness to the United States for its sac
rifces and good offices. 1t REMAINS for
congress. to determine py its acts
whether hat good feeling shall grow
with the extension Of a practical reel
procity In trade, or shall wane as the
evident duty OF the United States to-
ward the new nation In the matter OF
encouragement Of industry and COM
merce Is neglected OF only half per-
formed--Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
LOSING FLESH.

Are you losing flesh? If
so, better consult your doctor
at once. He will tell you the
cause. We can provide the
remedy, which is SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil.
A young woman in Batavia
writes us she had lost twenty
five pounds in three months,
and her lungs were seriously
affected. She took three bot
ties of SCOTS Emulsion and
gained fifteen pounds, and
was able to resume her work.
Send for Free Sample.
Scotia BOVINE Chemists, 4oo Pearl st, n. 2.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
MANGUM'S WORTH CAROLINA COM


The Messenger returns thanks TO
Mess1s. D. G. Mangum G. Son. of DUR
ham for a COPY Of their Historical
Compendium and Gazetteer of North
Carolina" 1t is a wall map of the state
showing county divisions, railway
lines. rivers, towns. etc. There are
full marginal notes of historical events,
statistics. ETC.. 1t is a very useful map
n OF great convenience to the busy
man who has not time to look up such
information
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
The Truckers and Farmers
Eastern North Carolina

value, at Sc: 12kc value at 10c. 54-inch
wide, strictly all Linen Damask. at 2Se
a yard. 400 yards Of Fine Dress Trim
ming Insertion. 6 yard pieces, al q
special price Of sc per yard.
$40 yards beautiful Silk Ribbons. No.
so, at Sc a yard. ALI colors.
IS Fine White Madrar Quilts, not Sf.5e
but CSC this week. so fine ems Suits.
nicely made and nicely lined. at $3.25-a
suit cheap at $500.
Take your rest in the heat OF tine day
and buy you a Hammock from Gaylord.
over 100 to show-a Hammock with
nice pillow at 9Sc each.
Lace Curtains for your windows at
45s and up to $3.50 a pair.
Beautiful Dotted Swiss. AZ inches
wide, at 1Oc a yard. Crash Towelling
at 3hc a yard Fine quality Of Bleach
ing, with no dressing. at sc q yard.
Hoping hat you Ia have a pros
porous season, I am our for a farmer
o n.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23

or state election and IL seems hardly
worth while to ALLEVIATE a large section
OF the party unnecessarily. Reckless
rough-riding over minorities, while
answering temporary purposes, Is not
always good politics in the long run
arbitrary political methods often return
to plague their inventors. The case in
point is an instance OF the fact that a
political party may get too strong.
When 1t does. and begins to use its
power extensively and arbitrarily, why,
then. 1t may possibly get weaker than
IL was
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23

81 have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid
liver. They are all right. I am glad
to indorse them,' writes Alfred Heinze,
Quincy, Ill Never grippe. Safe pills.
R. R. Bellamy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
PLENTY OF REASONS.
President Shaffer Seems to Have
Had Them to Burn.

Wheeling, W. Va. May 2.-The Anal
gamated association this morning is
engaged in electing the district vice
president and other minor officers, and
it is expected adjournment will take
place during the day. The reelection
of President Theodore Shafer can be
considered the greatest victory ever
gained by an AmaIgamated executive.
When the convention opened there was
much opposition to him. His scheme of
signing the scales in advance and the
settlement of the strike caused mucn
feeling against him, and when the dele
gates came many We're instructed to
compel him to give reasons for every
one of his acts. That Mr.. Smarter was
amply supplied with reasons is proved
by the result of the election.
The position of organizer. at present
held by John Pierce, is an appointive
one al the gift of the president. The in
cumbent viii be reappointed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
New ork Stock

Wall Street New York May 2.-STOCKS
There were some striking declines in the
opening dealings including a number i'm
portant stocks but the majority of prices
Detroit Southern rose 13s points. Pennsyl-
l54A to 1873 compared with 1879 last
night The dealings were OF only limited
There was aggressive buying of a few
downward downward Colorado Fuel declined below
1o5 and there We're losses of ! to IL in
Northwestern preferred. New York, New
Haven and Hartford and Chicago Termi-
nal preferred. Illinois Central advanced
IA points and Chicago, Indianapolis and
Louisville shares gained rs to points,
with some reactions Louisville fell back
over point and Detroit Southern more
Eastern Illinois rose , points and Keokuk
and Des Moines 4 points. New York Air
Brake lost ~ points, to l6l, rallied 70 Ito;
and yielded 2 points again. International
Power opened points lower, at par. fell
to IS on the next sale and rallied to go.
Toward II o'clock Sugar was lifted to 1855
and there was an Improvement IN
St Paul which benefited active stocks
The market gave way under a heavy
selling movement all around which nut Su-
gar, Illinois Central and Pennsylvania un-
der Yesterdays close. Louisville lost all
but Il point of its point gain, but rallied
1S4 points and many prominent stocks suf-
fered large losses. The selling was largely
directed against St. Paul. Colorado Fuel
and the Coalers, which fell between / and
Many other stocks in various depart
rnents lost l to 2 points. Pullman dropped
points and New Haven 4 points. Ana
conda improved l. American District Tel
egraph 2 and International Silver Szs
points
Bonds were easier at noon.
Louisville rose buoyantly to 13S. which
was So points over last night. The rally
reached / to IL points in St Paul, Penn
sylvania. 2. R T., Sugar and Colorado
Fuel but was not well held. The market
became dull and then sagged again. Lou
isviile reacting II points. Long Island ad-
Vanced pa points and Locomotive stocks
lost about point.
The market was intensely duh and the
movements unimportant outside of Louis
vile. which rose anew to 1881. The stiff
money rates current dampened dun spec
tllation. Tennessee Coal sold off 10 and
the Pacifics were under pressure again
At 2 o'clock International Power sold up
to 1o2 compared with So. the lowest of
the morning, and 1o3 yesterdays close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
TODAY,s MARKET REPoRT.


Chicago. May 2-WHEAT-Too much
rain in the spring wheat country. too little
IN. Kansas and strong English cablet set
wheat bulls to buying again at the open
ing today July started a shade to 1saG5zc
higher, at 77Q771se, and touched 771zc. One
Chat of the unWonted strength yesterday
IN Minnea polis) was absent, and as the
followed. Trade was fairly active with
commission houses the best buyers Liqui-
dation soon brought July down to 7e5sc
Receipts were a cars-2 cars Of CONTRACT
grade, Minneapolis and Duluth were much
Improved, at 24S cars. z total of go ears
for the three points, against 1874 cars last
Shipments were i. 1O2 600 bushels. cofnDared
with $40 600 bushels last year.
Wheat pursued very erratic course af-
ter the first hour. Gossip of a possible de-
crease to IS per cent of Kansas crop and
good cash business bulled July prices
up to TIC after they had touched 765hc
ing influence and liquidation pushed July
down again TO a weak close, &c lower. at
CORN-July corn opened a shade to &c
lower, at 6S19c to 6SSsd631ac, on unrespon-
sive cables nd reports OF seasonable
weather for corn growth. Trade was not
large, but prices slid of rapidly. under the
influence Of bearish sentiment and freer
625sc. Receipts were 1S4 cars.
Liberal country offerings, warm weather
and a continued duh trade pressed hard on
corn. Wheat buoyed it up for time,
and July rallied to 635sc, but the close
was weak and 1skc lower at 621hn62lzc
OATS-Oats were easier under corn in
fuence and fair selling Trade was light.
July opened &c lower, at 37lsc, and de-
elined to 365sc. Receipts were 1874 cars.
PROVISIONS-Prov showed con
siderable strength on light receipts Of hogs
and higher. prices. In view. of the fact
that many livestock commission men have
feared of a possible break in the livestock
market because of the beef trust agitation,
shippers have been advised not to send in
stock. This is thought to account for the
light runs. Provision stocks also are much
lighter than had been expected. Trade
was light, but advances were made. July
pork opened 712M1212c up, at $1105d17. 10,
and sold at s17-20, easing later to S1715:
July lard 21505c up, at S101215Q10.15. and
touched sl0221s, and July ribs TIC higher,
at S957lS
-WHEAT-Cash: No. 8 red. s11z@Ss1kc:
No. hard winter, 773247s1Rc; No. 3 hard
winter, 76Q7sc; No. northern spring. 7756G
7S12c; No. northern spring, 755kQ761kc;
No. spring, 73Q751ac-
CORNING. g. 611sd612zc.
OATS-No. 2, 421zQ43c; No. 8, 41d411kc.
A-xmCash; Nv, $-T9; S.-W.. $l.67;
May. 81 SO; Sept, 81. 40; Oct, S1.36.
RYE-May, 5515e; July, 56kc
BARLEY-Cash. 65I71c-
CLOVER
T1MOTHY-Sept., $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
GOVERNOR IS AT HOME.
Returns From Trip to Southwest, Very
Much Pleased.

Governor Stanley returned today from
attending the judicial convention in the
Thirty-second judicial district at SYRIA
cuse, on the Colorado border in south
western Kansas. He is more enthusiast
tic over the short grass country and its
people than ever
i found a cattle man out there who
made a better record than the one I
found at Oakley the other day" said
the governor. He has brought 500 cat
tie through the winter without bit Of
feed except the buffalo grass on the
range, and he did not lose a single head
The cattle are now in good condition
too. How is that for a record?
Those are great people out there in
western Kansas. They are bright as a
dollar. They know how to take hold Of
a convention and run 1t without bung-
ling things. I have been going around
over the state learning how some of
these candidates are nominated by ac-
clamation. That's what Pm interested
in.
I noticed one funny thing out there
that wouldn't happen in some conven-
tons. box Of cigars were set out on
the hotel counter and labeled For the
Delegates. Nobody but delegates took
any, and the delegates We're modest
about it. They lasted for half a day IN
some places a lot Of fellows who were
not delegates would fill all their pockets
before the delegates got a chance at the
box
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
LEACH is CHOSEN.
Elected President of Interstate
OratOrical Association.

Frank NJ Leach, of Washburn col
lege. was elected president of the Inter
state Oratorica1 association at the
meeting held Thursday at St Paul,
MINI This action of the association
was, however, all arranged in advance
The officials of the association are
passed around in rotation among the
states composing the association This
was Kansas year to get the presidency.
Washburn was selected by the Kansas
state association as the school to be
honored with the Office, and Washburn
selected Frank NJ. Leach as the man for
the place.
Leach occupies a prominent place in
Washburn life. He was one of three
debaters who represented Washburn in
the Grnnell debate Wednesday night.
which debate was won by Washburn.
The Interstate Oratorical association,
of which Mr. Leach is now the presi-
dent is composed of the following
states Kansas, Missouri, Colorado,
Iowa, Indiana, Ohio. Illinois, Minnesota,
Nebraska. and Wisconsin.
The OratOrical contest was held
Thursday night, and was won by Oscar
E. Mauter of Beloit college. Wisconsin.
The Kansas representative was Homer
Hoch, son of Ed HOch, editor of the
Marion Record. Hoch won the Kansas
state contest last fall He is a Baker
university man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02

the big deal for st. Louis terminals.
That the Rock Island contemplates
building a bridge across the Mississippi
river is not denied by the officials of
that corporation. 1t is understood that
they are negotiating with Mayor NJ. NJ.
Stephens of East St Louis, former
Congressman w s. Fareman, HenTy Y
Sexton and others who own the fran
chise granted by congress Several years
ago. This franchise is known as the
third bridge.
is considered admirable in connection
with the tracks owned by the Virgins
ferry at that point on both sides of the
river. Such a bridge, it is said, would
make the terminal facilities complete.
Among the original promoters of the
third-bridge franchise is Ben Gable, who
built one of the first divisions of what
is now the great Rock Island system. He
is in close relationship with the interests
of the road.
A J. Tulloch of Kansas, also owns a
part of the bridge franchise. NJ. A Low,
general counsel of the Rock Island, lives
at Topeka, and stated that both Messrs.
Gable and Tulloch were well known to
him.
When asked if it were true that the
Rock Island proposed to take over the
franchise and build the Mullanphy
street bridge. Mr.. Low declined to dis
cuss the subject. Robert Mather. the
second vice president and general attor-
ney likewise smiled vaguely.
There is lots doing in our plans, .
said Mr. Mather, but we are saying very
little on this point. We have already
had much to Say-and dO-aS the public
will see from results"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02

Chicago, May 2-CATTLEAReceip
LOCO head. Market steady Good to prime
steers, Sc. 756J7.20: poor to medium, $4,000
40; stoclxers and feeders, 81. 5Od5.00; cows.
81 1915 70; heifers. g. 25a60e: Gamers. 81. 40
240; bulls, s2-25a540; calves. $20o45.O0;
Texas fed steers, $685. 5
HOGS-Receipts today, 5000 head; esti-
mated tomorrow r. 900 head; left over s.
$50 head. Market 10c higher. Mixed and
butchers sesOd7.1 Is; good to choice heavy
s7.10q7; 3d. rough heavy, s6.S5q7.o5 light, $3.50
1885, bulk of sales, Sc 90GI7.10.
SHEEP-Receipts. 1000 head. Sheep
steady; lambs lower. Good to choice
wethers, $5.50q6lO; fair to choice mixed,
lambs, $4.75Q650; western lambs. $5.25d6. so.
Official receipts and shipments yester-
day: Cattle. Hogs. Sheep.
Receipts ...... 1890. 7,139 1885 1923
Shipments ..-.-. .--... 2,973 1863 3.15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
NEW WRECK VERSION.
Believes That Cana Disaster Was
Caused by Spreading Rails.

It is believed by some that the cause
of the limited wreck al Cana, Mo, Tues
day morning was the result of spreading
rails brought about by the constant
oscillating movement of the big Prairie
engine which was pulling the train This
swinging of the heavy engine from side
to side tends to Jerk the cars to which
it is attached with it and to cause eth
er the truck rigging or the track to
give way, more likely the latter. There
has been complaint that the roadbed on
the Chicago division was not up to the
requirements of the new locomotives,
that part of the line having been built
comparatively recently. Engineer Ball.
who was at the throttle at the time of
the accident. stuck to his engine and
was not hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
KNIGHT LOSES CASE.
Jury Awards Girl Ruined by
Him 500.

The jury in the district court yester-
day afternoon allowed Susanna Rupin
judgment of 500 against J. NJ Knight
The Rupin girl sued Knight for s2O.-
900 damages on the charge that he had
accomplished her ruin. The case was
tried at the previous term of court and
the jury failed to agree. The second
trial resulted in a small verdict. The
jury was out about an hour. The YER
diet leaves Knight to bear all expense.
AS the verdict is for only 500 he can
not appeal the case to the supreme
court. AS the judgment is again Knight
he viii have to pay the costs in the case
and they viii amount to several hun
dred dollars for the two trials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
NO PLACE TO WORK.
Women at Los Angeles Content
to Sit in Shade.

Los Angeles. Cal. May 22.-The second
day Of the club women's convention
emphasizes two important points in that
the race for the presidency and the color
question promise to be mild issues. The
biennial has a fiesta flavor, in fact and
delegates, instead of being serious all
the time, are content to sit under the
palms and swap stories
Neither candidate for the first Office
is making an active campaign but it
looks today as if Mrs. Denison would get
the presidency, with Mrs. Burdette of
California and Mrs. Buchwalter of Ohio,
ehe first and second vice presidents.
After two years of agitation, the
color question is quiescent Some of
the leaders expressed the belief that it
would not come before the convention
at all 1t is not scheduled, at any rate
though it is likely that some delegate
VIII attempt to introduce it at the first
business session on Monday. The Mas
sachusetts crowd is not aggressive on
the subject and, Of course, the south is
glad enough that it be left alone
The business session at Simpson audi
forum opened this morning with a bril-
liant array of women on the rostrurn,
including Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles Of
Chicago who has figured SO conspic-
uously In the recent unpleasantness in
the chicago WOman5 club and whom
Mrs. Lowe has hOnored by asking her to
sit on the platform during the conven~
ton
This meeting was given to important
reports and greetings from foreign
countries.
Mrs. Denison, first vice president. call
ed the convention to order today with
most Of the delegates present. There
was an evident desire on the part of the
women to carry out the programme
without delay, so that they might be
free to enjoy the floral parade. The first
report presented was that of the BIZ
ennial local board by Mrs. Josiah E.v-
ans COwles. This was followed by the
reports of the recording secretary, Mrs
Fox, corresponding secretary. Mrs.
Iendrick; treasurer. Mrs. VanVechten
and auditor, Mrs Noyes.
Various committee reports and re-
ports Of foreign clubs were read in rap
i'd order and at II o'clock the convention
adjourned to witness the floral parade.
At this afternoons session reports of
state presidents were read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
Senate Barkeeper Arrested

Washington. May "A warrant al
leging violation of the liquor law in
selling intoxicants without a license has
been issued against Theodore Page. who
conducts the restaurant on the senate
side of the capitol 1t is alleged that the
law has been violated at the capitol
since January last.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02

Kansas City, May -Close-WHEAT-
May. 72s4 a727sc; July, 7S1kG7ss4c Cash:
No. hard, 74c; No 3 hard, 7S11Q74c; No 2
red, 79dS0c.
No 2 mixed, 6515Q66c; No. 2 white, 6SQ69c;
No 8 white, 6719d6Sc.
OATS-No. white, 4TH4715c.
RYE-NO ?. 60c-
HAY-Choice timothy, $1s5oa140O; choice
prairie, $500.
UTTER-creamery. &c; dairy. fancy,
1Se.
EGGS-Fresh, 141zc.
WAEAT-Receipts. q cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
Kansas CltY Liveatock.

Kansas City. May 2-CATTLE- Receipts.
100 head. Market steady. Native steers,
S.. cog 30: Texas and Indian steers, So. 500
605: Texas COWS. g. 60n5. IL: native cows and
heifers, $2.70Q665; stockeFs and feeders.
S2.5o05-60; bulls, $So0Q5.20; calves, s. $50
$50.
HOGs-Receipts, 5000 head. Market Ice
higher. Bulk of sales, S.. 95GZ.25; heavy.
sll591f- 40; packers 81 1901. 80; medium; 81 %
QT-25; light. s6.65Q715; workers, $7.00Q7-l5
pigs, Sc. 201D7. co.
SHEEP-Receipts. 1000 head. Market
steady to strong Muttons, S450d6.30 /;
lambs, S5.4o17-15; western wethers, 81. $50
$50. ewes. $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02
SCOTT IN NORTH CAROLINA.
He is After Information About Park
Bill.
shington. May Cons

Charles F. Scott of Kansas has gone to
Naynesville. North Carolina, where he
is the guest of Congressman Moody OF
that state. He viii remain several days
to secure information about the Ap-
palachian park bill which is before his
committee in cOngress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-02

st. Louis May 2-CATTLE receipts,
500 head including 900 head of Texans.
Market steady. Beef steers. S4.00d6-70:
stoekers and feeders. S2.75d4-70; COWS and
heifers, $2-25d6.00: Texas steers (grassers),
S. 30G4 IS; cows, $2.50q425.
S-Receipts 5000 head. Market sc
higher. Pigs and lights, Sc. 4od6. q; pack
ers Sc 75d6.90. butchers, Sc S5QI25.
SHEEP-Receipts 200 head. Market
steady. Natives, $4.50Q6-25; lambs, 5000