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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
LIVELY CHASE FOR A THIEF.
Baby Stranger Left on DIR. BOyette's
POrch-Superior Court in Session.
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Especial TO The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, n. c., April ia police
man and a deputy sheriff raised right
much excitement on the streets Of
lGoldsboro on Saturday night by chas-
ling a negro thief some distance and
firing their 1istols several times in the
lair. The negro whose name is George
Cooley, had stole a suit of clothes from a
clothing store on Walnut street and
was making his way to the sidewalk
when the proprietor grabbed him and
shouted for the police. The negro ran
down the street closely followed by the
joficers and was finally cornered in a
back lot. The thief was arrested and
placed in Jail. In getting away from
the clothing store he bit the proprietor's
fingers very badly.
Superior court met in this city this
morning with His Honor Judge Bryan
ION the bench and Solicitor Armistead
Zones, of Raleigh, representing the
Estate. The charge of his honor to the
igrand jury was a liberal education in
common law. 1t was brief but COM
lprehensive and left no doubt in the
minds of the jury as to the duties they
Iare called upon to discharge. This is
Ia one week term and there are about
fifty cases on the criminal docket to be
disposed of, all of which are for petty
lOfenceS.
DR.. Frank Boyette, who lives at 80
James street, north, in this city, was
VERY suddenly disturbed from his SUM
lhers on Saturday night by a virgorous
ringing of his loo bell. When the
doctor reached the 0 he found a
basket containing clothes and a boy
baby to wear them. The doctor sum-
lmoned the police by telephone and or
ldered them to take charge of the sleep
ling treasure, as he did not want it
lOficers Denmark and Fulghum too
lcharge of the little stranger, who is
lvariously estimated to be from one to
three months old, and carried it 10 the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Seth,
lWho agreed to take care Of the baby
until some one should call for it, or un-
It'll a home could be found for it. This
lis the third instance where babies have
been left on the premises of Goldsboro
people within the past yea and in the
Iother two instances it is believed that
1.-The babies We're brought from other
Towns. It is a manifestation of outside
confidence in Goldsboro philanthropy
THAT Goldsboro people do not care to
have repeated too often.
A heavy hail storm passed over the
Fellows Branch section of this county
yesterday afternoon which did consid-
lerable damage to early truck and vege-
Itation generally. 1t is the first hail
than usual.
The church attendance yesterday,
lEaster Sunday, was very large, at all
1.-The places of worship, which had Spe-
lcial services and beautiful decorations
lin honor of the glorious feast.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

The Southern Cotton Spinners' Asso-
citation will hold its seventh annual
convention in Charlotte on May 18th
18th. A big banquet is to be given on
the latter date. We nave received from
c. B. Bryant secretary and treasurer,
a printed circular notifying Us if we
want to be one of the one hundred and
seyenty-fve persons to be admitted to
this banquet on paid tickets We had
better send along at once u five dol
lars. the price of the ticket. for when
these are sold no others can be had.
Twenty-Five tickets are to be reserved
for complimentary distribution. 1t
strikes US that we dollars is a pretty
steep charge for the privilege of at
tending a banquet to be given compli-
mentary to an association holding its
annual session in that city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
BRIDGE ACROSS THE CAPE FEAR.
Ito be Built Near AverOsbOrO-WOrk
at Dukes-Other Dunn News Notes.

Correspondence of Messenger.)
Dun. N. c.. April Is.
The county commissioners at a re-
lcent meeting passed a resolution to
build a bridge across the Cape Fear at
Ior near Averosboro; it will cost about
$50. 900 and fill a long felt need by the
Ipeople of both sides of the liver. Mr..
lConverse of The Converse Bridge Co.,
Iof Tenn. is here comforting with Mr..
L. F. Young, chairman of the board,
land the contract will likely be given
him in the next few days. This COM
Ipany built the bridge at Ellington last
lyear.
Mr.. w. A. Erwin came in yesterday
with some 80 to so bricklayers going out
ito Dukes, where the new mill is To-
lcated. Work will begin at once on the
mill proper this week. About 100 ten
lant houses have been put up and a
large storage cotton warehouse is in
course of erection.
Saturday night a fire was
~Iorganized. MI. E. F. Young was elect
ed chief, Messrs. ]. C. Cox, G.. K. Mas
lsengill and R. E. l.. Skinner captains of
the wards. Ere many days the cele-
bration of installing of the lights and
water will come off.
Saturday ground vas broken for the
dunn Lea and Tobacco Cos. build
ing in South Dunn, a plant 80 by $50
feet and be put up at once. Mr.. H. V.
MOulton is president, n J. c. CoWell
secretary and treasurer.
Mr.. E. w. Harris has rented the
planters Warehouse and will sell to-
Ibacco on our market this year. Mr..
Harris is an experienced warehouse
man. He was on the Clinton market
last season.
Rev. Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Snipes, as
SISTED by DR.. Black, are holding a meet
ing this week in Benson at the Metho-
dist church.
The Bank of Dunn has pulled off the
Iold wood stone on their lot on Broad
street and will erect a nice two-story
lpresS brick front. bank building. Mr..
Z. J.. Best is president and Raymon
Nixon chshier.
The Dunn Oil Mill will close down this
week. A successful season has attend
led them. $4,000 tons of seed have
mashed out without a hitch. A good
dividend will be declared in the face
lof the high price seed.
We egret to note that Mr.. J.. NJ.
Davis. of Linden, n of the most prom
inent and public spirited citizens of our
Icounty rs quite sick with slight pneu-
Inonia and la grippe.
The work on the DEPOT has come to a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
New High Prices in Cotton.

New York, April 13.-New high prices
for May and July cotton were recovered
on the local exchange today. May Went
to 10.45 and July which was really the
leader of the market sold as high as
10.11, other options advanced from n
to three points. The early strength was
due to active bull support. no less than
to short covering.
In the second hour there came anOth-
er sharp rise and May advanced to
1862 and July to 1912. No specific news
accompanied the new movement and
the advance seemed to result largely
from further short covering.
During the early part of the session,
sentiment was really bearish, chiefly
because of the weather and general
crop conditions. The lockout Of the
spinners at Lowell exercised little or no
influence on quotations.
In the last half hour, May cotton
touched 10.6S and July 1920 the record
prices. 1t was understood OF the eX-
change hat Wall street waS a heavy
buyer of July for short account. The
bull leader supported May during the
entire session. May and July cotton
sold off early afternoon and there was
considerable profit taking. Just before
the close fresh orders came in anC
prices advanced to the highest level OF
the day. May sold up to 1868 and July
to 1920, with March covering by shorts
Trading in the options other thar
May and July was light and had prac
tically no bearing upon the days Op'
erations. The closing was steady at il
| the declines at the top. Sales asgregat'
| ed about $50. 900 bales.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

We thought that Professor Jerome
Dowd has established a reputation that
would have attracted the attention Of
such a newspaper as the Philadelphia
Record. That paper has heard of the
professor. it is true, but it seems to
nave a very vague idea as to who he
is. for it recently said of him Profess
sor DOwd. an educated negro who has
recently addressed the Wisconsin legis-
lature. atfirms that it is the politicians
who have made the negro problem Sc
rious." Sue is fame. This shows on
what slight knowledge of southern at
fairs even the leading newspapers of the
north undertake to discuss or give ad-
vice on conditions at the south.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
Barroom Fight Between German and
Austrian Soldiers.

Pekin. April ia oar room row to-
diers eliminated in a street fight, in
which fifty men on each side we're en-
gagged and bricks, clubs and knives
were used. A great crowd of Chinese
witnessed the ARRAY. Finally a COM
pany of German infantry with bayonets
and a patrol of Austrian troops sep
arated the combatants and cleared thu
streets. Several of the German and
Austrians who took part in the distur-
bance We're so severely hurt that they
were taken to the hospital. Both of
the fighting cont1ngentS will be o n
fed to barracks for a fortnight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
of Memphis Contention Sus
tanned.

Washington, D.. c., April 13.-The
UNITED States supreme court today sus-
the contention of the City of
Memphis, Tenn, in the tax proceeding
|of the Union and Planters Bank VS..
that city. The bank claimed exemption
from taxation. The opinion sustained
the decision of the United States circuit
court, but held that the circuit court of
appeals a not been justified in as
jurisdiction in the case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
New Spar for the Shamrock L.

Weymouth. Fla, April 13-The Sham
o Is spinnaker boom which was
carried away by a steam yacht which
fouled the old cup challenger during
the race with the Shamrock II off here
Saturday has been spliced, but it has
been decided to postpone further con
tests under actual racing conditions
between the two boats until a new spar
can be fitted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
CLEANSE THE JAIL AND CONVICT
CAMPS.

TIL report of the grand jury made
to the Judge of INC superior court on
last Saturday was Il disgrace TO New
Hanover county. We are sorry 1t had
to be made public and that the facts
regarding the filthy condition OF the
convict camps will be read by people
all over the state. This condition of
suuaIor and filth can be remedied at
once and the county authorities should
see to it that it is remedied. AS long
as there is a plenty OF soap and water
in the county there is no excuse for the
existence of such conditions. There is
no additional law-making necessary to
force these convicts to keep themselves
clean. The vermin infested bedding
and clothing should be burned, and
every new convict before admitted to
the camp should be forced to take a
thorough oath and be given a clean
suit of convict clothes. All the prison
ers should be compelled to a a bath
at least once a week and to keep their
clothes clean.
The fact that a convict refuses to
IdhS d Udlh "IC1 OIuC1C W oO oO -
no excuse for the prison authorities to
allow him to go SO filthy in person
and clothing as to affect his fellow
prisoners and be a menace to their
health Let our prison authorities
adopt the plan followed in many
prisons. Where a prisoner refuses to
take the required bath he is given one
lie l-.1- 1+Lo- --;1@1o~-
seize him, strip him and proceed to
Civ him such a scrubbing with I've
soap and stiff brushes hat the next
time he is ordered to take a bath he,
remembering his former experience,
prefers to be his own ablutOr and
submits to this prison regulation. 1t
is said that in prisons conducted I'M
der this rule no prisoner ever refuses
the second time to obey the order to
wash himself. Let our county autkori-
ties try this or some similar plan IN
the convicts.
1t would be a good idea for the sheriff
to enforce the same regulation in the
Jail. Every prisoner entering that
building. who in the opinion of he
jailer is q fit subject for the bath tub
should be made to cleanse his body
and fumigate his clothing before being
allowed to mix with the other prison
ers. If he refuses. the bath should be
administered forcibly. This is for the
protection of the other prisoners and
the public generally. With the large
number of the jail-bird class which
are constantly entering and leaving
the Jail the latter ann be kept clean
and clear of vermin without the adop-
ton of this plan.
We hope the county authorities will
take prompt and decisive action on the
report of the grand jury; that steps
will be taken to put an end at once to
the horrible condition set forth in that
report, so that at the next term of our
court the grand jury will be able to
report very different conditions in Jail
and convict camps. 1t is by no means
pleasant to county authorities or citi-
Zens to have such reports as the last
by our grand jury sent out over the
state as evidence of o this branch
of the public service is conducted in
our county. Let the authorities deter
mine that this shall be the last report
of this kind made by a grand jury of
New Hanover.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

Bristol, R. l., April 13.-With her
steel mast towering aloft, her bowsprit
in its station and some of the rigging
run UP, the yacht Reliance is fast
rounding into shape for her first trial
spin. Captain Woodbury. Kane. a close
friend of G. Oliver Iselin manager. of
the Reliance said today hat the first
trial probably would take place Satur-
day, April 25th just two weeks after
the yacht was launched.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
The Fast Mail Derai1ed

Charlotte, N. c.. April ia special
to the Observer from Lexington. N. c.,
says the Southern'S southbound fast
mail train No. 81, was derailed three
miles north of that place about Z o'clock
tonight. Engineer Dan Davis. Of Dan
vile, Va, was killed and the fireman
is missing. The engine struck d Ock
which had rolled down the e~mbankment
and waS thrown crosswise of the track.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
The South ike Bond Suit Case

Washington, April 13.-Arguments in
the case of the state of South Dakota.
complainant VS.. the state of North
Carolina ct al, was begun in the Unit
ed States supreme today, Wheel
er H. Packham appearing for the COM
plainant. The question involved is the
liability of the state of North Carolina,
on account of certain bonds of that
state held by South Dakota
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

.|standstill for the want OF brick. Our
have been annoyed no little
without a freight or passenger depot
No place to unload freight or get any
thing. The company has paid out in
this time almost enough to build a de-
for goods lost broken up here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

Salt Lake. Utah, April 13.-The su-
preme court of Utah rendered a decis-
ION today involving the right of a hus-
band and wife to enter into an agree
ment Of separation, without a legal di-
vorce being granted, and thereby de-
feat the widows right to dover in the
husbands estate. The court holds that
even if such contract is legal in Georgia
where the agreement was made 1t can
not be enforced in another state. If In
contravention Of the policy OF the lat
ter. The action was brought by the
heirs Of w. d. Palmer deceased against
Mrs. Ida NJ. Palmer, the widow. VAL
liable property in this citv and Atlanta
is involved.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
Hearst Invited to Address Arkansas
General ssembly

Little Rock, Ark, April 13.-The sen
ate today adopted a resolution inviting
William R. Hearst, of New York, to adj
dress the general assembly on the is
sues of the day at such time as may
suit his convenience before the final
day of adjournment April 30th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

Testimony That Mrs. Fair Lived
New York, April 13.-In the Fair will
ase today, Alfred J. Morame of
France, who says he saw the accident
in which Mr.. and Mrs. Fair were kill
ed. testified hat he was within a yard
Of Mrs. Fair as she lay on the ground.
Did you see the lady move?"
Il saw her lips move, the hands
tighten and the chest move slightly.
The lips moved as though she was
breathing"
Did the gentleman 0 at alp
He did not"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
SCOTS

is for babies and children
who are thine and pale when
they ought to be fat and
ruddy; for men and women
who are weak and delicate
when they ought to be strong
and hearty-for all who are
not getting proper nourish-
ment from their food.
Poor blood, thin body, open
the door for disease. SCOTS
Emulsion bars the way,
Makes the blood richer, pro-
duces healthy flesh and above
all provides n~ourishment.
Wen send you a sample free upon request.
SCOTS BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
Three Young Men Charged With
Capital Crime.
Especial to The Messenger.D

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. n. c., April 13.-Three young
white men were arrested tonight
charged with a capital crime on a
young girl fifteen years of age. Her
father AVS they induced her to go to
the Federal cemetery here, gave her
Whiskey and accomplished their pur-
pose. The accused deny that any
force was used All of the parties are
considered tough.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
Secretary Moody Returns to Wash
ingtOn.

Washington, D. c., April 13.-Improv-
ed in health and with much information
regarding American naval property in
the West Indies. Secretary Moody re-
turned to Washington this morning
from an extended cruise aboard the
Dolphin in the Caribbean Sea. With
the secretary were Ills the other mem
bers Of the party Postmaster General
Payne. Senator Proctor of Vermont,
Representatives Cannon. Foss, Gillette,
of Massachusetts and others. Except
for a trip to Newport News, next Sat
urday to attend the launching Of the
cruiser West Virginia and for an in
spection of the Norfolk navy yard, the
secretary now expects to remain ir
Washington until August.
It's the little colds hat grow into
big colds: the big colds that end il
consumption and death. Watch the lit.
tie colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
SvruD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17
THE DECISION
In Northern Securities
Case Causes Wide
Comment
AN INTERVIEW

on the Circuit Courts DecisiOn-He
Saws il the Supreme Court Con-
firms the Decision, it May Prove
a Blessing in Disguise-Anyth1ng
Done to Put it in the Hands OF
ANY Power to Restrain Trade is
Made IIlegaI-Whatever the Su-
preme Court Does, the Control of
the Roads Would Still be the
Same.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

Ordinary household accidents have nc
terrors when there's a bottle Of DIR
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns. cuts, bruises
SprainS. Instant relief.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

A lazy liver makes a, lazy man. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the natural. nev-
Ell failing remedy for a lazy liver.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-17

New York. ADriI 13.-President James
J.. Hill, of the Northern Securities Com.
pany said today: w will have our ap-
peal papers ready in a day or two. We
expect to win. But even though the
United States supreme court should
compel the Northern Securities Com
pany to give back the stock to the
Great Northern and the Northern Pa
cific Companies, the control would still
he the same"
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-07-30
WilfOrd.

On the 23rd one Of the incest weddings
which has ever taken place in Wilford
was consummated at the home of Mrs
Thomas Birch in the marriage of her
daughter Lydia to Harry Black. The
ceremony was performed by Bishop S.
w Orme in the shade of the trees on
the south side of the house couple of
hours 'by sun" i'll the evening, and was
witnessed by a host of invited friends.
Tie bride and groom were handsomely
adorned and arrayed in rich apparel
and presented an ideal appearance
Supper was served on the long table
! under the trees and comprised all the
(luXuries Of the land Numerous
| presents We're presented and a most
happy and elating time was enjoyed by
all present,
Many Of our citizens are procuring
fishing licenses and we fear great
slaughter on the fnny tribes is in order
The dance the night of the Gath was a
grand success while the sale of ice
cream by the Primary association was
an important factor in enhancing their
financial conditions, for which the
president extends sincere thanks to the
patrons Of the stand
Our Post Master has just received
notice from Washington to the effect
that Alert Garner of Teton has been
awarded the contract Of carrying mail
from Teton by way of Wilford to ST.
Anthony and back every Saturday
commencing August 10Th. And also
that said carrier is expected to deliver
along the route according to the pro-
visions of the Rural Free Delivery
System should the residents along the
road so desire See notice in the Post
Office
John Robb who has had government
contract ip the park for the past two
years has returned home.
Elder Frank Smith who is laboring in
the Samoan Mission is desirions of
receiving communications from his
numerous friends here and would es-
TEEN highly a .small photo OF each.
Those who have travelled abroad realize
the importance of having pictures of
those ut home. Address. $. L. Smith,
, Pago Pago, Tuituila, Samoa.
Geo E. Bates was set apart at Rex
burg Sunday as Counselor to the Pres
of the 9th Elders QUO. which has just
been organized in this district.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-07-30
Selection OF Breeds.

Amateurs who are familiar with the
merits of the various breeds hnd II
difficult to make selection. Everything
depends on location and conditions
The best breeds for confinement are the
Brahmas, Cochins and Plymouth Rocks,
the first two breeds being easily kept
within bounds by fence only three or
four feet high, but they readily become
overfat if too highly fed The Leghorns
and the Minorcas are excellent layers
Int nerfer a range. They have large
combs which are liable to become
frozen if the winter is severe. Ihe
Wyandottes are of medium size and are
excellent for nearly all purposes but
are not as active as Leghorns or as
contented as Brahmas. They nave
rose combs, yellow legs and are
excellent layers The different varieties
+. Of Wvandottes White, Black, Silver,
Golden and Buff differ only IN color oi
plumage, their characteristics being tht
same The best breed for laying Is mol
50 much in the breed as III feeding
Farm and Fireside
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1903-07-30
Teachers Annual Institute.

The Annual Institute of public school
teachers for Fremont County will
convene in the High School building at
St. Anthony, Idaho, Monday, August
"a. 1903 and continue in session two
weeks
Competent and popular instructors
have been secured and a profitable
meeting is anticipated No teacher
has right to be other than the best
teacher he can, and the institute will
help you to become such. The effort
Is to make the institute school OF
methods and devices, also an inspiration
for the coming year
A large enrolment is desired. The
experienced teacher, the young teacher,
the city aud county graduate will each
find some practical suggestion suited &c
his school room work,
The county teachers and those whose
certificates are flied from other counties
understand the law regarding at
tendance at the annual institute. A
hearty compliance with the require
ments shows the Jealous progressive
educator.
Certificates of attendance at summer
schools or at other county institutes
will excuse the holders from thl
session. Requests ito be excused
must be filed for consideration on o.
before August 20, 1903.
Dated July 81 1903
GRACE NJ. TAYLOR
County Supt of Schools