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

Oyster Bay, y. Y, July 22.-President
Roosevelt has determined upon the fol-
loding appointments for federal offices
at New Orleans, La, and the announce
ment OF them was made at Sycamore
Hill tonight:
Elmer NJ. Wood. as naval officer, vice
John Weber, deceased Henry Mccall,
as collector Of customs vice Augustus I.
Wimberley. to take effect next Decem-
ber; R B. Kennedy, (coiored) as receiv-
er of public moneys, vice Charles p.
Johnston. to take effect January 1st,
1903.
Frederick S. Gibbs, republican nation
al committeeman from New York, was
a guest of the president at luncheon to-
day. At considerable length they dis
cussed the political situation in New
York state. Mr.. Gibbs returned by a
late afternoon train to New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

Greenville, Miss, July with
curses on his lips, with eyes bloOdshot
and with the expressed wish that the
people of GreenvilIe perish in the fires
of hell. Ashley Cooke died here today.
With him but silently, Tom Lauderdale
also met his end. Both were convicted
Of the murder of Engineer G.. VI. Wray
and were hanged from the same gall
lows and the swing of Il double trap
sent both men to their doom. The fatal
trigger was snapped at 11:27 this morn
ing At 11:41 Cooke was pronounced
dead At 11:43 the pulse of Lauderdale
ceased TO beat. Both bodies were cut
down ten minutes later and turned
over to their respective families.
Cooke died boasting that he would be
in hell in a few minutes and damning
everything, and everybody. He said
that those who had planned his murder
would meet their end and that S11, 900
had been deposited in bank, $1,000 of
which would be paid for the death of
each of the eleven men who prosecuted
him. The execution was witnessed by
5000 people.
This morning before the time for the
execution both men appeared defiant,
Cooke especially being very abusive TO
every one aOund him while both cursed
continually. After the death warrant
had been read to the men in their cells,
Cooke yelled through the window to
the great crowd which had gathered
outside to witness the execution:
Damn you. don't be impatient. we
are coming
When the sheriff and the doomed
men mounted the scaffoId Cooke again
began to berate those about him, and
turning TO the crowds said:
Its all plot 10 kill me; damn you
all; damn everybody. I'm going to die
like a man.
Il am killed for nothing, but l am
the bravest mad IN the state of Missis-
sippi. There is $1,000 waiting for any
man who will kill the eleven men who
made this plot. i will be revenged, for
every one of these eleven will be killed
and no questions will be asked. They
have murdered me, but revenge, re-
Venge, revenge
Before he could say more the black
caps were adjusted.
Are you both ready, asked the
sheriff.
Yes yelled Cooke through the folds
of black. Damn you people of Green
Vile, go to hell Iii of you
The trap was sprung and the men
dropped into space.
The crime for which Cooke and Lau-
derdale paid the death penalty was
committed on a railroad train Decem-
ber 80, 1901. With them were Will
Will Blackburn and G, NJ. Phipps. All
We're Intoxicated.
G. Nj. Wray, an engineer, was also
a passenger and was asleep when the
drunken quartettc entered. They or
dered Wray to leave the car and as
Wray, realizing their condition started
to do so, Cooke, Lauderdale and Black
burn opened fire on him. He was rid
died with bullets and fell dead in the
aisle. The murder created great excite
ment- Blackburn, helped by his previ-
Gus good character escaped with a life
sentence. Cooke and Lauderdale fought
their cases to the supreme court and
powerful influence was brought on Gov
ernor Longino to commute the death
sentence to life Imprisonment The
governor yesterday refused to interfere.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
JEALOUSY PROMPTS 4 MURDER.
Man Kills Another and shoots
His Wife. Result Of Too Mt a At
tentiOn.

Harrisburg, Pa, July c-.-William
Filler, a steel worker, shot and killed his
wife, Clara Filler, and Henry Bennett,
a machinist today at Stee'ton, near
here The Filers and Bennett boarded
a the same house and II is alleged that
Filler was jealous OF Benefits atten-
tions to his wife.
The parties had q bitter quarrel last
night and Filler left the house. He re-
turned drew his revolver and shot Ben
nett, killing him instantly. Mrs. Filler
ran into the street followed by her hus-
band, who shot her through the heart.
She died while being carried into the
house The murderer escaped and is
still at large.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

Washington, July 22-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Tillman, of South Carolina. today
telegraphed Fourth Assistant Postmas-
ter General Bristow that he with
draws the charge that his mail had
been tampered with in The postoffice at
Pickens, S. G.
The charge alleged that valuable po-
litical papers addressed TO Mr.. Tillman,
had been obtained from the Pickens
postoffice by an unknown party. The
case is now in the hands OF postoffice
inspectors for investigation, but no re-
port has been received from them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

Summer complaint Is unusually prev
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writer's fam
lily was cured last week by the timely
use Of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy-onc Of the best pat
ent medicines manufactured and which
is always kept on hand at the home CT
We scribe This is not intended as free
pun for the company, who 90 not an-
yertise with US, but TO benefit little SUI
ferers<who may not be within easy ac-
cess ef physician. No family should
be without bottle % This medicine In
the house, especially Ir summertime
Lansing, Iowa. Journal. For sale by r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
Another Shock at St. Vincent

Kingston, Island Of st. Vincent,
Monday, July N.-There was another
severe earthquake here at ITO this
morning. Tt was of long duration and
was accompanied by a repetition of the
phenomena of THURSDAY last. The
shock caused intense excitement among
the inhabitants, who fed in their night
clothes into the streets ana renamed
out of doors until day break. Partially
demolished buildings are being pulled
down today for public safety.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

Wilmington Leads With Charlotte
SecOnd-Lawrence Davis Held for
Next Term of Court.
Especial to The Messenger)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. C., July 22.-Lawrence
Davis was held today to appear at the
next term Of court to answer the charge
of Offering money and>a thousand mile
railway ticket TO Lorenzo Morris, a
weak minded white youth. to kill Mrs.
Catherine White. Morris killed her
with an axe. Davis was admitted to
bail, which he gave.
Following are the street railways as
sessments made by the corporation
commission. Wilmington $253, 200, Char
lotte $235.000. Asheville $224,O00, Raj
eight $4,000, Winston-Salem, SIS, 600,
Durham $12, 500. Greensboro $62. 500.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
MACHIAS TO GO TO CAPE HAYTIEN.
In Response to Request of United
States ConsuI-Marietta VIII Take
Place Of Machias,

Washington. July 30. - Secretary
Moody in a cablegram today to Com
mander McCrea, of the gurboat Ma
chias, now at Colon, directed him to
proceed with that vessel to Cape Hay
ten in response to the request of the
United States consul there. Orders
also were sent to the gunboat Marietta
directing her to pro2eed to Colon to
take the place Of the Machias as soon
as she has finished her present work on
the Venezuelan coast.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

L am using d box o. Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and find
them the best thing frI my stomach /
ever used" says r. W. Robinson.
Justice Of the reace. LOOMS. Mich.
These Tablets n"t on.y correct disor-
ders of the stomach Ut regulate the
liver and bowels. ley easy TO
take and pleasant IN fee, Price p
cents per box. For sac by K. Z. Bel
lanY'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
Cape Haytfen To he Attack ed.

Cape Haytien, Haiti July 22.-LocaI
authorities have Eotifie'I Consular Corps
that Cape Haytien is 20 be attacked~by
land and sea and -hs-t th~y cannot
guarantee the safety Of foreigners. The
consuls have requested iaat t-le French
cruiser D'Assas now II Port al Prince
be sent here but the r. enCl. minister
there has replied that tine situation al
Port au Prince does not perrG.t the
sending Of the cruiser to Cape Eaytien-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
FIRE AT BROOK SIDE.
Destroys business Hous-s and Resi-
dences-Loss Heavy with Light In
surPuCS.

Birmingham, Ala, Jriy 22-Fire which
broke out today at BTCokside a town
of LOCO inhabitants situated in Jefferson
county twenty miles from Birmingham.
destroyed four business houses and
about forty residences. causing loss OF
S5O. 1000 The greater part OF the stock
and furniture in the burned buildings
was saved, but considerably damaged.
The insurance is light.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25

Il was announced at the war depart
ment Tuesday that General Davis,
when he assumed command Of the Phil
ippines would leave under him In COM
mand OF the various departments In the
islands Brigadier Generals Wade, sum-
ner, Writ. Baldwin, Lie and Sanger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
To Visit National Guard Encamp-
ment.

Washington, July 22.-Several dis
tinguished army officers will visit the
encampment of the district national
guard at Leesburg, va.stomorrow, in
Guiding Lieutenant General Miles and
his aide, Colonel Whitney, Surgeon
General Forwood ands Colonel J. ".
Hoffff, Of the medical department. They
will be received with the usual hon.
OrS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
To Represent a Southern Cotton
Field.

The northern press mentions that
Mrs. Pembroke Jones will soon give a
very novel entertainment at Newport,
RI. The feature of the occasion will be
a lawn converted into a southern cotton
field. The cotton will be in full bloom.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-25
TWO MEN HANGED
CONVICTED OF MURDER OF EN-
GINEER WRAY LAST DECEMBER
DEFIANT AND PR0FANE

Hung from the Same GaIIOws and
Ten Minutes After the Drop Were
Cut Down and Turned Over to
Their FamiIies-G,OOO People Wit
ness the ExecutiOn-The Governor,
Has refused to Interfere, Though
Great Influence has Been Brought
to Bear Him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

on Huntington avenue. Boston. will give
morning matinee at keith's Theatre,
Saturday, April % at 10 o'clock, present
ing ''The Magic Fiddle" an operatta and
prologue i'm three acts. The manager and
FOUNDER OF the Childrens Theatre Miss
Margaret MacLaren Eager needs no in
trodutcion 20 Providence people. having
had charge OF four OF the largest and
most successful charity entertainments
that have ever been given I'm Providence.
Everyone remembers the Kermiss, The
Spielcartenfest, The Marie Antoinette
Fete, and the Pied Piper of IIamlin. The
company Is comprised entirely of children
who sing dance and act chamingly.
There Is also an orchestra of children.
Little Tom Colburn who was the lone
rat in the Pied Piper of Hamlin is the
comedian of the company. Tommy hasn't
grown an inch since he was in Providence
three years ago.
The story of The Magic Fiddle hinges
upon the adventures of Little Freddie,
who has had wonderful fiddle given him
by the King OF the Elves. He starts out
TO find the pear of Noudheim, and meets
with many strange experiences. His
magic fiddle, however, keeps him out OF
harm as at its very first sound every
thing and everybody IS obliged to dance.
Miss Eager win also give with her little
company two scenes from Alice i'm Look
ing Glass Land" "rweedle-dum and
Tweedle- Dee" and "The Mad Tea Party"
This little enterprise has met with the
heartiest approval Of Bostonians this
winter. having just closed remarkably
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

A very successful effort has been made
by Miner & Van this season to re-es-
tablish burlesque in popular favor, and
the manner in which they have done so
may be judged by all who witness the per-
yformance OF the "Bohemians, which
comes TO the Westminster theatre com
mencing Monday next. April q.
The first part Of the entertainment, ~.
:. Cruiser Bohemia introduces the prin-
cipal members OF the company in original
songs. sayings and medleys. The olio this
season has been well taken care OF and
introduces such favorites as BiNley a.
Hughes, the well. We'll" man and his
girl: Maddox a. Wayne. the messenger
boy and the actor: Barr & Evans, travesty
act Riley * Hughes. dancers: ST. John
a Nicolai singers and condolences, and
Edna Buckley phenomenal singer.
special feature will be made of Miner
and Vans $4,000 production OF living pic
lures. the most pretentious ever attempt
ed under the special stage direction of
Signor a. Operti.
The entertainment closes with an anus
ing one-act buresque entitled ~ Bowery
Ball" which is very lively and laughable.
Next Week-"1unocent Beauties Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

In Paris. and according 10 a compact
must marry the king. She Is accompanied
by an English maid, Patty Yarrell. Mile.
de Loinville ignores all social convention
alities, however. and she conceives the
idea OF exchanging places with Rosalie.
a beggar girlr/who is I'm love with the
young king. Mile. de Loinville herself
poses as the beggar girl. and the king
falls madly in love with her. starts In
her pursuit.
When his courtiers insist that he can
not disregard the coronation ceremonial.
he orders his man Blossoms, inpersonated
by Mr.. Daniels TO be crowned king and
also 10 marry the unknown Claire de
Loinville. Blossoms attempts 10 play
the king form the basis OF the ensuing
humorous complications, and his life Is
made miserable trying to keep at proper
distance the amorous Rosalie and To allay
the suspicious OF his own sweetheart,
Patty. Just how much humor Mr.. Dan
iels manages TO extract from such an
imbroglio may be left to the imagination
of his admirers.
Miss Simplicity" will make an especial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

ton being that OF the Herald Square
theatre, I'm 1898, I'm which production Mr..
Mortimer Weldon played The story
climaxes. and the story Is one of such
interest as to sustain the wrapt attention
of the audience from the rise OF the cur
tain 10 the very final word. IL Is es-
pecially well adapted for stock companies.
as IL gives all OF the leading members Of
the company particularly fine apportuni-
ties
The story deals with love and intrigue
woven around French. English. German
and Russian diplomats. Julian Beauclerc.
a young English diplomat. loves Dora
De Rio y Zares lie has Just been APP
Ionted 10 n special mission as military
attache to Vienna, and he and Dora are
Obliged to start for Vienna upon the
evening OF their wedding day. The Coun-
tess Iicka. a Russian spy. who loves
Julian, and Baron Stein, a Russian diplo-
mat. plan To- steal the secret official docu-
ments that have been entrusted TO Julian.
and throw the suspicion upon Dora. This
they manage TO do. but Henry Beau
clerc secretary OF the British Embassy
and brother 20 Julian. cleverly entraps
the Countess Iicka, whom he has sus-
pected because Of peculiar sachct which
she uses. into n confession
Thus Dora u cleared Of suspicion. and
the startling dcnoumont brings happiness
TO the deserving The story Is told with
a force that chsracterizes Sardou's writ
ing. and the play gives some exception
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

sistants in the fun making are John King
undoubtedly comprise the best quartette
OF comedians ever seen with this organi-
zation.
The oio comprises five acts, each one
OF which is entitled to rank among the
most prominent head-liners OF vaudeville
They include the Rio brothers, famous
athletes. The Zeb and Zarrow trio. COM
edy and trick cyclists who will present
an amusing bicycle sketch entitled "Zic
Tag Alley" Mcmahon and King, Carr
Mcdonald andl Parshley and the inimita-
BILE Billy Van.
Frank Daniels will bring his big comic
opera company TO the Providence Opera
House the last half Of next week. be-
ginning Thursday evening presenting his
latest successful musical comedy, Miss
Simplicity" which from all accounts has
proved the greatest success OF his career
Mr.. Daniels visits are among the most
plcasureable events OF the past season,
and the fact that he has a new vehicle
adds plquancy 10 the announcement OF
his engagement.
Miss simplicity" II the work Of r. A.
Barnet, who will he remembered as the
clever author OF 1872 and Jack and
the Beanstalk." The music Is by Harry
Lawson Heartz Boston composer who
Is said TO have written some exceedingly
tuneful and catchy music.
The story OF Miss Simplicity" concerns
one Claire de Loinvile daughter OF a
local noble count who has always lived
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

ally fine opportunities for good acting.
Miss Isabelle Evesson will be the Dora
and Will no doubt add 60 the popularity
she has gained IN the past two weeks.
Mr.. Malcolm Williams will have in Henry
Beauclerc a role especially well adapted
10 him, and Mr.. VIM. Humphrey as the
Baron Stein will also be very happily
cast. AS the Countess Zicka Miss Lisle
Leigh will have one OF the strongest roles of
the play. Mr.. Winter win be the Count
Orion. Mr.. Foster Lardner, who was to
have been the Julian Beauclerc. has been
suddenly called 20 Philadelphia by his
fathers illness. and Mr. Orme Caldara.
young, handsome and very capable
actor. will assume that role. Mr.. Morti-
mer Weldon will have a pleasing light
comedy role as Algie Fairfax. The rest
OF the company will be happily cast as
follows: Markham, Mr.. Wm. +. owen:
Antoine. Mr.. Frank T. Cheney. shepherd.
Mr.. Albert Marsh: Marquise De Rio
Zares. Miss Helen Reimer: Lady Henry
Fairfax. Miss Adora Andrews; Mon,
Miss Beatrice Ingram. Special elaborate
scenery will be used, and the whole pro-
duction will be mounted magnihciently.
The Children's Theatre Company which
has achieved such great success I'm this,
its first, season at its own little playhouse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19
Gn,. WftWESTS BIG MlNSTReLS

tuning is said to be very rich and I'm
good taste, II was the aim OF Mr. West
when he conceived his plans for this
year to give the public minstrel enter
tainment with comedy strongly in the
foreground
With this end in view he has secured
only laughing acts for his olio features
with the exception OF one numbtr. the
Rio brothers, whose artistic performance
and feats OF strength on the flying rings
created a mild sensation In this city last
minstrelsy with most people is the sing
ing. The West show has ever been noted
I'm this respect. This season the vocal
numbers comprise some very delightful
ballads which are sung by the best vocal
lists that have ever been enrolled under,
the West banner, including Clement
Stewart the great English tenor late of
the Moore and Burgess Mohawk Min
strels of London: Harry Sylvester, "a
young and handsome tenor possessing a
voice OF remarkable cultivation: George
Jones. youthful baritone and several
Others of note.
The musical numbers that are making
q great hit with this show this season are
Would You Love Me Just as Truly" as
sung by Stewart ;" My Dream Lady, as
rendered by Sylvester and 'The Game OF
Eyes" by Jones. Billy Van Is again this
season the principal comedian with the
company. Van Is a very funny fellow and
a prime favorite everywhere. His as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE

An elaborate production OF Diplomacy
will doubtessly serve to pack Keith s
theatre at every performance next week,
and the production will be one of the
most notable ever given by that organiza-
tion. This play Is an English version OF
NJ Sardou's Dora" and is considered
one of the strongest, most intense plays
ever written 10 has always been fa-
vorite play with stock companies. and
almost all of the foremost American ac-
tors have played In the piece.
1t was first produced in London in 1878,
and has since been revived by some ex-
ceptionally strong companies in this
country, the most notable recent produce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

lyon Yonson" Is a play which appeals
equally to both young and old, and at the
same time TO all of either sex or any
race, creed. color or religion. There is
nothing 10 offend even the most captious.
IL was intended by the late Gus Heege for
enjoyment, for entertainment TO drive
duh care away, while at the same time IL
points a moral. IL lets virtue triumph
over vice and does ii all in such delight
full way, such liberal doses OF true comedy
that il seems destined like Tennyson's
'babbling brook" TO go on forever
While the play i'm itself is a treat, IL is
no more so than the splendid company
provided by Thall & Kennedy, or the
magnificent scenic investiture provided
with their money and under their irhme-
diate supervision.
In this company are such popular and
effective players as Snute Erickson, An
ME Mack Berlein. Beatrice Norman,
George Bryton, Belle Gold Il. Guy Spang-
Ter, sydney Craven. Il. ], Mack. Clinton
Maynard. Harry Hubbard, w ii. Konst
and George Rignold. And the famous
original I.umbermen's quartet with their
perfectly blended voices must not be over
looked.
Knute Erickson. who Is 10 play the title
role Is new TO this section OF the world.
but he has won fame and fortune by his
Scandinavian dialect and sweet voice in
his native land and in Germany and
England. Annie Mack Berlein will again
bc seen i'm the inimitable impersonation
OF the Widaw. Latin.
Handsome Beatrice Norman will again
gain the admiration and sympathy of the
audiences by the clever portrayal OF the
heroine role. the intensely emotional
Grace Jennings" Those two petite
sparklers. George Bryton and Belle Gold
win also have roles which will bring them
much I'm evidence during the action of the
play, and without doubt 20 the delight
OF large audiences at the Empire Theatre
next week. with matinees Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The william III. West Big Minstrel
Jubilee will appear at the Providence
Opera House the first three nights next
week with matinee Wednesday. Among
all the minstrel organizations in Amer
lea. none stand higher in the estimation
of theatregoers than the West company,
which has always presented high class
mintrelsy with refined and praiseworthy
ftatures.
This season the late Mr.. West was de-
termined TO eclipse all his previous efforts
and with this end I'm view succeeded IN
organizing a company of distinct merit
from both musical and comedy stand
point. The first part setting Is said TO
be one OF the richest and most costly
stage pictures ever shown on the minstrel
stage, the scene representing n Venetian
garden. brilliantly Illuminated with hum
dreds OF electric lights, while the cos
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-19

appeal through the numerical and indidu-
al strength of its principals. Besides Mr.
Daniels. who Is always a host In him
self, there are three score OF pretty wom-
en- including such favorites as Helen
Lord. Allene Crater, Grace Belmont,
Kate TART and Grace Meyers. Among
the men in the company are VIII Dan
forth Tom Ricketts,, owen Westford and
Lawrence Wheat
There will be q matinee on Saturday.