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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-17

Our trust-busting department is
sending a representative to Japan to
make a study of terrapin culture. Is
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-17

McDuffiie's Witch Hazed Foot Healer
one of the finest baby powders known
Cures pickly heat and gives instant re-
lief. % cents at r. R.. Bellamy's.
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
CENSUS COMPARISONS.
Cost of Securing Information Some.
thing Over a Century Ago and
at Present Time.

The differences between the cost of
securing the returns from the six sim
pie questions asked in 1890, and that
of the extended inquiry made cen
tury later, is illustrated by the per
capita cost, which in 1870 was 113
cents, and in 1900 1915 cents, says Di-
rector w. r. Merriam, in "The Evolu-
ton of Census-Taking' in Century.
In 1890 Virginia was the most popu-
lous state in the union, having TAI, ,61O
inha bitants. The records Of the treas
7ury department show that at the frs,
census the cost of making the emu
meration in that state was 1883 80.
Moreover, at that enumeration the
underpaid assistant marshals supplied
4heir own blanks, an item which was
'of considerable Importance in the days
when all paper was made laboriousiy
10y hand. In 1900 the population of
Maine = about roc, ,OOO-most nearly
approximated that of Virginia in 1890.
At the twelfth census the cost of ac-
-tual enumeration in Maine, including
the pay of supervisors, was $34 $50 80,
or more than three-fourths of the
amount expended for the enumeration
OF the entire United States in 1890.
though the pay of an enumerator in
1890 did not exceed the wages of an.
Intelligent day laborer.
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
SPARROWS ARE SMART BIRDS.
How Some of The EN- Took Their Corn
to IL Novel Mill to BE E. 1s
.. t Ground. d. ..-s. t

''The sparrow is certainly a know
ing Bird said man who is en-
ployed at the Girard Point grain ele-
vators, according to the Philadelphia
Record. He can figure out thing
for himself in a way that is aston
ishing. Down around the elevators
there are thousands of them who
feed on the grains of wheat that
fall to the ground, but recently we
haven't been getting any wheat. In
fact, for some time past we haven't
been handling anything but corn.
Nov, kernel of corn is rather
too large for sparrow to swallow,
but just the same I watched lot
sof them picking up the kernels the
other day and what do you suppose
they did with them? You will hardly
believe me when I tell you, but it's
gospel truth. Each sparrow flew
over to the railroad and carefully
deposited his kernel of corn on the
rail. Then they all hoped around
and chartered until shifting engine
came along. After it had passed the
corn was ground into meal and the
sparrows ate it. Don't tell me a
sparrow hasn't any brains.'' 9
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
GOVERNMENT IRRIGATION.
of Farms Reclaim "a from
the Arid Lands of the
West. Gl

The far-reaching plans for irriga-
tion Of the arid west through the
assistance Of the powerful national
government are slowly turning into
facts, says the Minneapolis Journal.
Recently a contract was let for a
dam across the Snake river in Idaho
that, with two large main ditches,
will reclaim 100000 acres Of fertile
land. It's well known that a 10
acre irrigated farm is equivalent in
production to a 160-acre nonirrigated
farm. On that basis the Snake river
reclamation will provide $500 farms,
or, probably, homes for about $4,000
people, and the villages and cities
will have from 900 to $4,000 more;
And all this will come from the wa
tering Of only 100000 acres! And
before Uncle Sam is through with his
big job he will turn water onto 1oo,-..
600. 900 acres. 3o s5i5
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
EVERYBODY GOT A PRIZE.
iNovel Euchre Party, which Ended
Satisfactorily to Everybody
Who Had Played. t35s A

The Long Island society, Daughters
of the Revolution, enjoys the disttnc-
stion Of having conducted q progress
ssive euchre contest at which every
-one present received prize and
Everybody was satisfied, says the
Brooklyn Eagle.
The company was mainly confined
to members of the society, and in the
cards issued for the occasion the re-
quest was made that each one desir-
ing to participate would contribute
"a prize not to exceed in value 25
cents. Although the price limitation
was not strictly adhered to, the
souvenirs were for the most part
OF articles of femme use or for orna-
ment. The players, according to the
number of games they had scored,
made their selection at haphazard
from collection of paper enveloped
articles. The fun came when the
~voluminous wrappings were removed
and a hat pin, bondon dish, coffee
spoon, tray, photo frame, book, bit
-of china, top or trinket was disclosed.
Considerable igenuity was displayed
in wrapping up the prizes, SO that
no hint was given of the contents
of the package. The cleverest bit
of deception in this way was the
inclosing bonbon dish in cracker
box bearing the name of popular
brand and looking as if the original
contents had never been disturbed
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
/ !! NO 4 | MON | HS
| TUI1 |. | | | ON { ] F;.RE |;
AND YOUR
Car ! =, ! '1 !! .Far re r aid
BY The UNION
COMMERCIAL | COLLEGE
Grand Forks, N. d.

Ia - order to introduce the work Of
our our school more thoroughly to the
people OF the Northwest, we are Of
ferlng erin to all who enroll for a six
months 4 q course two months addi-
tlonal to l1ia free of charge, and we also
pay their car fare to Grand Forks.
To all who enroll for a three
months n 40 course we will give one
month additional.
II. order to take advantage of the
above offer it is necessary that YOU
notify US by Oct. Sd, as the offer ex-
pires at that time. l.7ls 97 a5,
The Union Commercial College is
the bestequipped and most thorough
and date Business College and
Shorthand School in the Northwest.
Il you are interested in bettering
your condition, you are interested
IN ll1..s a business education, and should
have our catalogue. We send it free
upon application. Address a
UNION COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
Security Block.
zEGrand Forks. N. D.
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
Duluth
Bonds
Chicago
Provisions.
y First publication August 6, 1903. ]
Probate Court.

ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION FOR
OF FADMINISTRATOR
q State OF Minnesota. County OF Marshall, IS.
In Probate Court. Special Term July 2lst, 1903.
In the matter Of the estate Of SAM SoREN-
SON, deceased. tsa15 =, -
]. On receiving and filing the petition of Inge-
borg Sorenson OF the County of Marshall. repre-
sentlng, among other things, that Sam S Sorenson
late OF the County of Marshall, in the State 81
Minnesota on the f1rstday OF November 1902. al
the County OF Marshall, died intestate and be-
ing an inhabitant of this County at the time of
his death, leaving goods chattels and estate
within this County, and that the said petitioner
is the widow of said deceased and praying
granted .5551s415 E7 ,s5ESsI -
IS ordered that said petition be heard be-
fore this Court, on Saturday, the 29th day Of
August. A. d. 1903. at ten O'Clock A. M Il at
the Probate Office in the city of w arren, in said
county. S@5
81 Ordered further, That notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased and to all
persons interested, by publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing in the WARREN
SHEAF; a weekly newspaper printed and pub
lshed at Warren. in said county. 4S3, 3}$ss5
R Dated at Warren, Minnesota, the 21st day Of
July, "A. d. 1903. EtS5 81 575 81. ssf5
.55 8. BY the Court, #. #.
lsEAL NJ NJ 5ss PETER Fl. HOLM,
;s Il za Judge of Probate.
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
TNtled American Girls. +

III Twenty six German titles are worn
5by American girls who have married
abroad and 20 English peerages. There
are three French duch hesses and five
French countesses Of American birth.
Seventeen italian noblemen and six
4sRussians Of title" have laid their cor
onets at the feet of American brides.
Holland has two baronesses, Ameri-
can born; Bavaria, one countess; and
the sovereign princess of Monaco
sloses the list. u
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13

rade Aug. ~. 5
The law passed by the legislature
requiring all trading stamp compa-
nies to make their stamps read good
for a cash value or a premium, at
the option Of the holder, went into
effect Aug. 1. s3E
Personal assurances have been re-
.ceived from Secretary Wilson Of the.
department of agriculture that he
will attend the meeting of the Ma
tional Forestry Association in Mime
.apolis, Aug. IS.
The directors Of the Chicago Great
Western have declared semi-annual
dividend Of 21z per cent on the pre-
,ferred CA stock, which will be. paid
to stockholders Of record Aug. IA, !,
on the 31st inst. u. s35i ri
sS sS "a young woman while attempting
to. the cross the Milwaukee tracks
near the station at Mortified mar
rowly escaped being run over by an
engine and caboose. She was only.
saved by the brak akeman snatching her
from the track with some damage to
.l,' her apparel 11ss
0 Deputy Game Warden Archie Phil
lips uncovered big plant OF s1angh-
tered deer in the vicinity sof Jesse
lake and arrested w. n. Brown, just
ice Of the peace; Samuel Targenson,
constable, and John Nc Dougall,
chairman of he town board, all Of
Bowstring township. ss
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13

This is the title of a neat little
haaln1d--book an e which is now ready for
distribution. The book will be es-.
pecially interesting to bankers.
business men and others desirous
OF learning Of the many good oppor-
tunities now offered for investment.
in in stocks, bonds and gilt edged Sc.
curlties. Only such railroad land
industrial stocks are included as
are, IN IN our best Judgment, absolute
y sound and will prove a profitable
investment. Great care and a con.
siderable sum Of money has been
expended, and you can depend up
on on its5reliability. Il you are. inter.
ested and desire a free copy, kindly
call at our nearest Office at once and.
leave your name, or in case you pre-
fer, send direct to our main Office.
Room 70 g e #A, :, N Manhattan Bldg. st. Paul,
: IN y I'M inn. and until the supply is ex-
#hausted, we will be pleased to ac-5
.Ic''o-mlli1nodate &C M you. Yours truly
. II . EDWARDS, WooD & Co..
n.l..L
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13

NORWAY,

~ z -t -
According to our latest advices by
mail there was substantial admix-
ture of truth in the telegrams about
proposition made at GamviK to ask
the Russian government to assist the
Norwegian fishermen against the
Norwegian government. Two Rus
sian sea captains attended the mass
meeting ;.5 Gamvlk, and hey ad-
vised the =, ,orwegians to wire an ap-
peal to st. Petersburg. How many
can we count on?" the Russian cap
tains asked. ,"Several thousand" was
the answer" In that case" the Rus
slams continued, Russian interfer-
ence may be expected in about three
days But most of the fishermen
soon abandoned the idea Of invoking
Russian intervention. Further par
ticulars are lacking. .ss
IA fisherman from Brevik felt some
thing hard strike his boat. Looking
around he saw a monster which re-
trieved into the deep whence it come.
But it soon came to the surface
again on the other side Of the boat.
between the boat and the shore. Il #It
wriggled like serpent in great wind
ings along the surface Of the water.
The length Of the animal seemed to
be from 25 to 80 feet, its thickness
3' that Of an ordinary log..' It's color
was grayish, and no fins were visible
Was it a sea serpent? The man that
told the story is said to be reliable.
Several ndinavians who are stay-
ing in Berlin have been requested by
the German authorities to prove that
they have performed military service
at VI home. But SO far no serious
trouble has been reported from those
who have failed to furnish the de-
sired proof.
DR.. Sigurd Ibsen, 8 member Of the
cabinet, has expressed himself az fol-
lows about the alliance between the
Leftists and the Social Democrats
1T is incomp rehensible to me how; =;
there can pc any place at ali for 1
Socialistic party il our country. 5It
seems to me that Socialism provva
out as natural fruit Of capitalism
s. d societies where capitalism has been
the cause of excrescences But ;nn
l our country we cannon properly SPEAK ue,,1L
Of Socialism in that sense. And 4
al, not see how an alliance betw,,e..enI
tile Left and q he Socialists can 1,e
either fort tunate or neeesr,rY
Warren sheaf., 1903-08-13
.SCANDIN Wan NE VS.
DENMARK.

vi DENMARK. M s8
The United Danish Steamship Com
pany has sold its three new steamers
which have been plying between the
Baltic countries, and France, the pur-
chaser being a new French company
called ''Fr-nce-B Baltiqu which has
capital stock Of 100000. The
Danish company received $4,000 for
each of the three steamers.
The vicinity of Herning, Jylland,
was visited by night frost about the
middle Of July. The root crops were
damaged, and the tops Of the potato
vines were killed on low ground.
There was northeast breeze at the
time. fs.s3-
Magnificent crops are expected in
Denmark. The hay crop is secured,
and it is considerably above the
average. The weather is favorable to
rich aftermath. Fine harvest
weather is all that is needed for the
grain crops. The farmers agree that
they never had such fine crops since
the seventies. The root crops could
not look more promising.
The Seventh Scandinavian Christian
Students convention was held at
Soro, Denmark. About 600 students
had applied for admission, but only
400 could be cared for at Soro, a
town which has about 1900 inhabi-
tants. About 100 of the delegates
were ladies. There was striking
contrast between this and other great
conventions; there were no violent
demonstrations, but everything and
everybody seemed to be carried on
a deep under-current OF perennial joy.
It was Christian convention in deed
as well as IN name.
SWEDEN.
The Swedish Blue Ribboners have.
just neld their eighteenth annual
meeting at Jonkoping. About Is
delegates were in attendance.
]. Persian or Armenian beggar was
apprehended as vagrant near Ore
bro. He must have been doing a
thriving business, for he had $40 in
pocket money and 5000 closed up in
the soles Of his shoes.
The government has given a favor
able reply to a request from citi-
zens Of Kristianstad to have surveys
made for the purpose of ascertain
ing whether it would be practicable
to construct a canal between Kristian.
stad and 4-hUs.
Kristina Nilsson is spending the
warm season at Gamleby, her old
home s .&a.st 5.5.
The Laying season opened about
the twentieth of July in Norrlapd.
The yield was fairly good on rich
meadows. The grain and root crops
did not look promising, Only the most
favorable Gather during the rest Of
the summer can ensure a good weld.
/! The reports from the northernmost
parishes are particular discourage
ing. u "
Crusebjorn will soon resign as min-
lister of war. The reason for this
step is that his plans for. the re-
organization of the ,rmy are not
favored by the other members Of the
cabinet. iss 5s$Es &:
A Malmo woman was stung by an
insect while she was enjoying walk
through Kungsparken. The cheek
on which she received the sting be-
gan to ache and itch in: a peculiar
manner, and after she had rubbed ::.t
with her hand it began to swell.
Finany a physician was sent for.
and he pronounced it a case or blood
pcisoning; but he came too late to
save the life Of the woman.
NORWAY.
According to our latest advices by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
CLEVELAND MAKES STATEMENT
Perfectly Absurd to Think That He
 Would Enter Public Life.

New York, June 19.-The World to- day publishes dispatch from Prince ton, N. J., quoting former President Cleveland as saying: Tt Is perfectly absurd to suppose for an instant that l have any desire to re-enter public life. Nor have remotely entertained tue thought since left Washington, over six years ago.
 The matter is as, far from my thoughts as it was in 1896 when, all must admit, it was not within my hear ing or sight. have no higher aspira- tion than to pass my days in peace with my family around me, and take no part in politics which any private citizen cannot take with the utmost propriety.
 | have never spoken to anybody on the subject of a fourth candidacy have never written to single political friend one way or the other, nor have I been written to or spoken to by them. There is not political leader of any prominence endeavoring to advance any movement to nominate me in any state, so far as have been advised, nor do anticipate that any such effort will be made by any leader, prominent or obscure, in any locality in the coun- try.
 I have on several occasions within year undertaken to perform the labor which usually falls to the private in the ranks, but there has not lurked within me the hope of any reward save the consciousness of having made an effort to assist in bringing about sal utary conditions in the party"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
GEN GREEN AW ARE
That Attempts Are Being Made
 to Start Blaekmail Again
HE WILL TRY AND THwART IT

The Affair Was Given Away at a
 Meeting of the Order of Acorns-
 Colonel Greene Says That the Major
 ity of the Police Officers are Trying
 to Do Their Duty.
 New York. June 19.-In a speech be- fore the Order of Acorns, General Fran cis V. Greene, commissioner of police, has intimated broadly that attempts are being made in the police depart ment to re-establish the machinery of blackmail which he attacked when he remanded the wardmen to patrol duty last January. He added that he hoped to thwart the plan by preventing the formation of a new chain of connec- tions.
 T want to say from my experience" he said, ''that the average policeman Is not crooked. He has more temptations thrown in his way than any man in another walk of life. He can make a months salary in a minute by simply turning his head. The great majority of the force resist this temptation and do their duty.
 t.Organixed blackmail has been broken in two, and it has not been put together again yet, though efforts may be making in that direction. l think they can be defeated by preventing the re-establishment of the chain of con- Nections."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
TREASURER SQUIRE DEAD.
An Employe of the N. Y, N. H. & H
 Railroad for Twenty-Five Years.

An Employe of the N. Y, N. H. & H.
 Railroad for Twenty Hive Years.
 Meriden June 19.-Wdlliam Lyman Squire, treasurer of the New York, New, Haven x Hartford Railroad Go, died of heart trouble at his residence here to-day after an illness of over two months. In April he was con- fined to the house for a week and against the wish of his physicians re- turned to his work and over-exerted himself For the past three weeks he has been confined to his bed and since that time the physicians in at tendance have held out no hope for his recovery.
 MT Squire was born October 1, 1881, in West Granville Mass, and received his education in the Hartford academy and public high school. few years after leaving school MT Squire went to New Orleans, where he engaged in clerical work, returning i'll 1858 and entering into the employ of the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad as payn1aster. He resigned that DO sition in 1868 to become secretary of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Go of Hartford and continued in that posi- tion until 1879 when he was elected treasurer of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, holding that of flee until the present time.
 Mir Squire leaves widow, who was formerly Miss Lucy Cowles of this city, and three sons, Allan B., assist ant paymaster in the general office of the New York New Haven & Hart ford railroad; Frederick M., chief clerk in the office of the superintendent of the Air Line division of the same road and Wilbur H.. who is engaged in the insurance business in this city. He had been for many years an active member of the First Congregational church of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
FRAUD IN MINING DEAL.
Afan Held in Chicago for Holding Back
 S125,OoO.

Chicago, June 19.-Charged with fraud dn S8,6o0,o00 mining deal, in which his commissions are declared to have been $500, 900. Theodore Gross mine promoter, spent last night in the county jails
 Richard Poison, Chicago manager of Walter Baker & Go Qimited), is Grosss accuser. He declares that Gross fraudulently withheld $125,000 due him {Pelson) as commission in the sale of the Camp Bird Mining Go stocks from Thomas F. Walsh. the Colorado mil Monaire, now of Washington, D. O., to the Venture Go of London. This transaction was made in May, 1902 Gross is declared to have received from the English investors 25,00C shares Of the company's stock and g large sum from MT Walsh. Poison de cIares that Gross. who was bis part ner in the transaction. admitted hay ing received S50,0O0 and that he has never accounted for this sum.
 Gross was arrested at the Chicago Athletic club He arrived in Chicago Tuesday evening from London, where Ae has been since last November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
THE JETT-wHITE JURY.
Failed to Agree and Was Discharged
 By Judge Redwine.


 Jackson, Ky, June 19.-The jury in the case of Jett and White, charged W%Ih the murder of Lawyer James B. Marcum, was discharged to-day, having been unable to agree. At 8 o'clock the jury filed into the court room and Fore man Richard Willard said: "Your honor, we find there is no chance of coming to an agreement"
 Judge Redwine said: ''I will have to keep you gentlemen together until Saturday night unless you get yer dict sooner. There Is no reason why a verdict should not be reached in this case"
 Foreman Willard said: "One man has as much right to his opinion as an other and he may stick to it."
 It was believed from this that there was one man between a verdict of guilty or not guilty and it was con ceded that only one juror was then for conviction.
 Later the jury again reported It was unable to agree and shortly after o'clock it was discharged. There will be another trial The dominant fac tion evidently expected acquittal this morning, but there was at least one juror who would not so report.
 Judge Redwine has decided to trans fer the White case to Cynthinia for the next trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-19
CLASS DAY. AT HARVARD.
Glass Poem Read by Langdon Warner
 of Ca amhridgn

Class Poem Read by Langdon Warmer
 of Cambridge.
 Cambridge, Mass, June 19-This was class day at Harvard. At about the time that the tihrong of guests were beginning to gather this morning the day, which earlier had given prom. ise of being warm and bright, changed to a cool and cloudy one. The wind which had come from the south shift ed to the east and there was no sur to temper it as 1t came in from the ocean.
 Following the dismissal of the San- ders theater and audience, spreads were in order. These functions given at the various society and at Greek letter houses by the students in their rooms took up the time until 4 o'clock, when the statue exercises took place. The principal spread was that of the Hasty Pudding club at its house on Holyoke street. Hundreds of guests were entertained, the apartments be- ing tastefully decorated with potted plants and long festoons of evergreen and laurel.
 While many were indulging in spreads others passed the time in tLOOuJ LAC ydId. AAG 5ltk- dentsaand their guests were screened from observation by eyergreens and palms placed along the fence.
 No class orator i'll recent years, save last years eloquent senior, Bruce, has equalled or excelled Black.
 The class poem was read by Langdon Warner of Cambridge.
 The ivy oration was read by Robert Washburn Child of Boston. Child has been on the LaGpson board since his sophomore year and has been consid- cred one of the cleverest Harvard hu- morists of recent years. One of ht witticisms, loudly applauded, was in reference to the new three years de gree idea. The orator said that the latest plans provided that the entrance examina tions should be taken one day and the degree should be conferred the next
 The class ode was by Richard Inglis of Detroit.