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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Serious Charges of Bribery Against
Edward j. kOh1er.

New York, April S.-District Attor-
ney Jerome has preferred charges be-
fore the bar association against Edgar
J. Kohler, who is interested in the ap-
peal of Albert T. Patrick against the
latter's conviction for the murder of
William Marsh Rice. Mr.. Jerome
charges that Mr.. Kohler offered a bride
of $1,000 to Detective Sergeant Brind-
ley to make a certain affidavit, and he
seeks to have Kohler disbarred. The
affidavit was to deal with the treatment
of Valet Jones in a Sanitarium, TO show
that Jones was promised immunity and
that several Of his confessions were
untrue.
District Attorney Jerome also alleges
that Brindley was to be employed per-
manently by Kohler to deliver infor-
nation regarding the Patrick case from
the district attorneys office.
Mr.. Kohler denies the charges and
| says he has demanded an investigation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Mule ~Spinners' Association Endorse
Operatives Position.

Boston, April S.-The National Mule
Spinners Association in session here to-
day voted unanimously to endorse the
position Of the Lowell cotton mill oper-
atives who are idle because Of a shut
down Of the mills and to support finan-
cially the Lowell hands. The strikes Of
cotton mills operatives at Woonsocket
and Manville, r. L, were endorsed n
financial aid was promised. The con-
vention voted to levy an assessment
upon all Mule Spinners for the support
Of these labor contests.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN HOOD.
L.G Will Have to be Amputated
Bank OF DupIip "Opens for Bust
Especial TO The Messenger.)
ness.

Goldsboro, N g, April S.-Captain
Fred Hood, of the Southern Railway,
who some years ago lost an arm in the
service, was over by a shifting en-
CINE in Greensboro yesterday afternoon
and had his left leg so badly crushed
that it a to be amputated below the
knee. Captain Hood lived in Goldsboro
for some time while running as flag
man between here and Greensboro. OF
late he had beer running as extra ON
ductor. The accident yesterday after
noon occurred by his stepping off a
train on n track in front of a shifting
engine.
The death of Mrs. Lucille Baxter, wife
OF Mr.. W. I. Baxter. occurred at their
home at 105 Virginia street last night
at 11:30 O'Clock. She was q years old
and besides her husband leaves one
child II months old. Mr.. and Mrs. Bax-
ter came to >Goldsboro about five
months ago from Richmond. Va, and
have made many friends who will be
deeply panied to learn Of the sad oc-
CulItllIe. Sile nou USSI III IOI ABOUT
two weeks. Two of her sisters were at
her bedside during her last hours. The
remains will leave here tonight for Mar
tinsburg, w. Va. for interment tomor-
row afternoon.
The sank of Duplin located at Wal
lace will open its doors for business
tomorrow, which is just in time to be
a great convenience to strawberry buy-
ers and shippers. The cashier Mr.. A.
L. MCGOWAN, who is a popular young
man of splendid business qualifications
has been spending the past thirty days
in the Murchison National Bank in
Wilmington, where he has acquired suf
ficient knowledge of banking to enable
him to enter his duties withou assis-
lance.
The special train bearing the dele
gates from the district meeting of the
Knights of Pythias m Washington, N.
c.. arrived in the city his morning at
$50 O'Clock, having left Washington
about 2 O'Clock. The Goldsboro delega-
ton were in fine spirits and report thai
the Washington Knights gave them a
royal reception. They were impressed
with the hospitality of the Washington
people. There was a large crowd in at
tendance from all over the district and
the banquet was highly enjoyed by
everybody.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
A FATAL MISTAKE
Is often Made by the
Wisest People.

It's a fatal mistake to neglect back
ache.
Backache is the first symptom Of kid
ney ills.
Serious complications follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them
promptly.
Don't delay until too late.
Until it becomes diabetes-Bright's
disease
Read what this gentleman says:
Captain D. w. Welsh, keeper Of the
Wood County Infirmary, Parkersburg,
w. Va, says: Il had to go around try
ing to evade pain constantly, aware that
a false step, jerk or twist would bring
punishment, INC I was afraid to handle
anything for fear of a reminder in the
shape of a twinge of pain. 1 trade at
DIR. J. n. Murdoch's drug store on Third
street, and have something to get in the
drug line every time I come in. 1t was
there 1 learned about Doan's Kidney
Pills and 1 took a supply home with me
and used them. My wife used them
and my sister, Mrs. A. Amick, of No.
CAS- Seventh street, used them. They
cured the three Of US. I am here in the
city every few days and can Substan-
tiate the remarks I have made"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents box. Foster-Milburn Co, Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the Z. s.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
King O'Keef's Heirs Will Contest for
His Kingdom.

Washington, April S.-The navy de-
partment is Informed that the collier
Justin left Cavite yesterday for the
island of zap in the Caroline group On
her way to San Francisco. The visit
to zap is made for the purpose Of TAX
is looking out for the interests of GER
ing there a lawyer from Georgia who
tain residents of Georgia who claimed
to be heirs of the late King O'Keefe of
Yap, who is aid to have left a valuable
estate. The claimants are the wife and
children of the alleged king. King
O'Keefe had several dusky wives and
children in his island kingdom and they
will undoubtedly resist any attempt on
the part of the American heirs to Sc
cure possession of any part OF MS es-
rata
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
4 Murder Near TyrOn.

Raleigh, n. C, April 8.-A special to
the News and Observer from Asheville,
n. c., says:
A telephone message from Tyron to
Asheville tonight tells of a murder in
the western section of this state near
the Tennessee line.
William and Solomon Gordon and
two men named Gosnell ambushed n
not to death Linn Gosneli as the latter
stated to his work. According to the
story of a fourteen year old girl, the
Gordon who fired the fatal shot said he
had killed two fner looking men than
Gosnell and escaped punishment n
he had no fears in this case. There las
been no aptur as yet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Ba1fOUr Talks on the Balkan Situa-
ton.

London, April parliament ad-
jCurned today for the Easter holidays.
During the usual discussion of foreign
affairs. prior to an adjournment. Pre-
mier Balfour referred to the Balkan
situation. He said the saving feature
was the cordial cooperation of Austria
and Russia with the view Of improving
the condition of the Christians. These
two powers were more directly inter-
ested than any others and what could
not be accomplished by them could not
be done at all. If the task was too diff
ficult for them he had feeble hopes that
the other signatories of the Berlin
treaty, anxious as they were to end the
intolerable state of things, would be
able to devise any cure for the sore
disease affecting that portion Of the
Turkish emnire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10

h New Cup Defender shows Su-
periOr Qualities Over the Other
Racers.

Weymouth, Eng, April S.-With club
topsails set in a good twelve to four
teen knot breeze off shore, promising
fast racing N a thorough test both of
speed n e the Shamrock III and
the Shamrock 1 started today off dOwn
the wind for a leeWard and
trial. The Shamrock III was q good
length ahead as the boats We're sent off.
She gathered way faster and was off
with double that lead before the older
boat had fairly started. The wind was
fresh and caused some sea-, but the
challenger took the seas easily. At the
end of the first round, the challenger
had gained two minutes on a seven
mile beat to windward. AS the two
yachts rounded, the Erin spinnakers
were set for the next run to the Sham
bles. The wind held fresh and fairly
steady, allowing an honest trial of
speed. Both boats were equally served
by the wind n sailing practically in
the same water it took a little over
fifty minutes to run the seven miles.
Shamrock III pulled ahead the whole
time and gained fully three minutes
from mark to mark. The yachts fin
! ished the second round and the race
as follows:
Shamrock III-1:2S:35.
Shamrock I-1:33:5S.
The boats were then sent off on an
other S~pinnaker run seaWard. Sham
rock III, which had a short lead in
starting widened the gap. A couple of
long tackles brought them home. Jib
topsails We're set and the challenger
rapidly opened out a long lead. SEEM
ingly being we'll suited for the freshen-
ing winds. The times at the finish of
this race were:
Shamrock III-3:2S:1O.
Shamrock I-3:33:5S.
The new boat had beaten Shamrock ]
four minutes over the last seven miles
urn to windward.
The trails were regarded by experts
as showing that Shamrock III is mark
eddy superior to the Did boat in freshel
weather and more open water. In
running off the wind in a light breeze
Shamrock 1 was only some seconds
mile slower. but on the vino the chal'
lenger quite outclassed her.
Designer George l.. Watson. in al
interview this afternoon said he GER
tainly did not like the challenger OF
her first run to leeward today, but he
after performances made ample
amends. Her windward work was al
ready up to his best expectations an(
he looked for further improvement.
1t has been arranged, if the condi
tons suit, to send the yachts tomor
row over a measured Americas cul
course, fifteen miles to leeward and re
turn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Col. Sanger in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April S.-Colonel
William Cary Sanger, assistant secre-
tary of war was the guest tonight at
an elaborate banquet given by about
fifty leading citizens of Chattanooga.
Other guests at the banquet were John
G.. Schofield, chief clerk of the war de-
partment: Colonel Cadle, chairman of
the Shiloh Park Commissions; General
H. V. Boynton. chairman of the
Chickamauga Park Commission; Will
liam E. Curtis, Washington; AdOlph S.
Ochs, New York
General Willard Warner was toast
master and a number of impronptu
speeches were made
Tomorrow Colonel Sanger and party
will review the seventh cavalry at
Chicka1nauga Park and inspect the
new army post being erected there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Primary Election to Nominate Mu.
nicipal Candidates.

Baltimore, April IA primary cleo
ton was held in Baltimore today by re-
publicans and democrats for the nomi-
nation of municipal candidates. The
election was the first under the pri-
mary law, passed by the last legislature
which safeguards a fair ballot as at
regular elections. The democrats used
the Crawford county system Of voting
for candidates direct, the result being
the nomination of Robert NJ. Blaine, Or
ganization candidate and the defeat OF
the present mayor Haynes. The repub-
licans will nominate b~i-delegates. The
vote was the largest in the history OF
primaries here. The regular election
will occur May 5.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Booker WashinGton's Wife in Dor
chester.

Boston, Mass, April 8.-Mrs. Booker
T. Washington was a guest of honor
at a meeting Of the State Federation of
Womens Clubs held in Dorchester to-
president Of the federation also was
present. Mrs. Mary Tlden Ward occu-
pied the chair and addresses were made
by DR.. c. H. Henderson, of Concord
and Professor Sanford Bell, of Mount
Holyoke.
Mrs. Washington also spoke briefly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Rear Admiral Sands Will Command

Washington, April S.-Rear Admiral
James H. Sands, commandant of the
League Island navy yard, has reported
at the navy department for duty in
connection with the newly organized
Atlantic coast squadron, of which he
is to assume command. He will be
detached from duty at the League Is
land nav yard on the first proximo,
and will raise his flag on the battleship
Texas, which is to be the Flagship of
the new squadron, about May 18th.
Captain Charles D. SigSbee will sue
coed Admiral Sands in command of the
League Island navy yard and will him
self be succeeded as chief intelligence
officer at the navy department by
Commander Seaton Schroeder, former
ly naval governor of the Island of
Guam.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Plans for a Turbine Propelled War
ship.

Washington, April S.-Admiral Mel
VILE engineer in chief Of the navy, las
a surprise in store for sailors which
perhaps will be as revolutionary IN it's
effect upon nava construction as was
his famous triple screw. Flo" more
than a year past his bureau has been
quietly making inquiries and preparing
plans for q turbine propelled Warship.
The best experts have been consulted
and the plans have advanced to e. point
where it is thought that satisfactory
results are assured. Details Of the
novel arrangements of this ship are.
withheld for the present, but it is ex-
pected that they will soon be made
Dublic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Adlai Stevenson suffer ainfu
Burns.

Bloomington, H., April S.-Adlai E.
Stevenson, formerly vice president OF
the United States lost his hair and
mustache and received painful burns
on his face, head and hands today,
while trying to ~extinguish a fire in his
home. The fire started in a bedroom.
When Mr.. Stevenson rushed into the.
room the curtains were in a blaze.
Without calling aid he attacked the
flames.
In a the hair on his head
went up in a puff of smoke. The fire
then seized his mustache and blistered
his face. Then Mr.. Stevenson called
for help and he retreated before the
flames caught his clothing. The loss
to the house was 81 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Atlantic Fleet Smashing Worlds
Records.

Pensacola, Fla, April Swords rec
ords are being smashed here with fire.
quency by the ships of the Atlantic
fleet. The Illinois lowered all records
and today the Iowa took the record
with six FOUNDERS. The vessel was fir
ing guns of this size in the gulf this
afternoon when the gunners fired thirty
shots in succession, each falling r
at a range of LOO yards. Three gun
crews participated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Lincoln Goes to h Republicans.

Lincoln, Neb., April 7.-Republicans
today elected George a. Adams mayor
and their entire city ticket and six of
seven councilmen. a fusion gain of one
councilman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10

CIarksburg, W. Va, April THE en-
tire municipal republican was elected
today over the democratic labor fusion
ticket.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
4 e g S9M%1H

Catarrh begins with a stubborn cold in the head, Inflammation or sore
nss of the membrane Or lining of the nose discharge Of mucus matter,
headaches, neuralgia and difficult breathing, and eve in this early stage
is almost 1ntolerable. But when the filthy secTetions begin to drop back
into the throat and stomach, and the blood becomes polluted and the
system contaminated
by the catarrhal pos- Dn n n a me S noseu W Wa e aaaaIs s1o y ennsn nav bbrreathh
on, then the sufferer had a sckening md isgustne odo, and I coughed
beginst to realize what a IN e amd ny ny a akina s %SI hot aha e 2 H Ias n cnpadda u nd
disgusting and sicken- ave never since hd b slightest symptom Of the
ing disease Catarrh is. T NoarsseGcye Cor 18th and n FgSL aSi 8 r. Ga n0nn M
It affects the kidneys
and stomach as we'll S other parts of the body. t is a constitutional
disease and as inhaing mixtures, saves, ointnents. etc. are eve more
than palliative " helpful, even in the beginning of Catarrh, what can
you expect from such treatment when it becomes chronic and the whole
system affected? Only such a remedy IS S. S. S. can reach this obSi-
~~~ nate, deepseaed disease and purge the blood of the
SIS "; :: t: !:;;: s: 81: !: s: !: !: :::::;:: Is: !: :: !: ::: IS Is: IS: !: !: !: :: !;
when new, rich blood is coming to the diseased
parts, and a permanent cure is the result.
5. s.. S Is guaranteed purely vegetable and a reliable remedy for
Catarrh in all stages. Write if in need of medical advice: this will cost
~ 1'"s' The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Heavy Thunder and wind storm
Strikes Tennessee WI

Tenn. April S.-A
heavy thunder storm accompanied by
unusually violent wind visited this city
Early today and in an half hour the
rainfall at this point was more thar an
inch. The velocity of the wind reached
twenty miles an hour
kilograms from Charleston, Tennes-
see. a poiat above here on the Tennessee
river. state that the rainfall was Sc
inches during the past tw~enty-fOur
hours. At Clinton. Tenn, the rainfall
was So INCHES. The storm covered the
entire Tennessee valley and the river
IS rising rapidly. with 4 prediction that
il VIII reach within & few feet Of the
danger line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
Fire on Che Crown Point Still Burn
ing.

ST. Johns, N. F., April S.-The fire
on the British steamer Crown Point,
Captain Wall, Philadelphia for on
don, cotton laden, which arrived mere
April s with the cargo burning in her
forehold defes all attempts to extin-
guish it and II has now been deternin-
ed to food the forehold.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
CONSOLIDATING DISTRICTS.

Encouraging Reports from Several
Counties-Supreme Court Opinions.
Corporation Commission to Meet.
Report of Climate and Crop SER
vice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10
RECOVERED SPEECH AND HEAR

MeSSrS. Ely BrOs.:-I commenced
using your Cream Balm about two
years g for Catarrh. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing was
dull. My hearing has been fully re-
stored and my speech has become quite
clear. I am a teacher in our town.
L. G. BROWN. Granger, ..
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneeing. Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers. Sc Warren
street. New Work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10

licenan and did excellently in the dis
charge or his duties"
Shelby will have a preliminary hear
ing in police court next Tuesday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10

SyS e" COuIdMlndt6Q
by the catarrhal pois-
on, then the sufferer
begins to realize what a
disgusting and sicken-
ing disease Catarrh is.
It affects the kidneys
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-10

and stomach as we'll
disease and as inhalin
than palliative or hell
you expect from such
system affected Onl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
COUNTY CLERKS In TROUBLE.
Find That New Law Demands the
Impossible Of Them.

The county clerks Of Kansas are be-
ginning to discover that they are "up
against it," as q result Of the time
which the new law fixes for the an
nual school meetings. The meeting
Of the county commissioners as
board OF equalization is held on the
first Monday in June. The school
meetings are held on the third Thurs
day in June, and the county clerk
must have all Of the valuations ready
for them at that time. They are now
beginning to tell their troubles to the
secretary ct state, but nothing can be
done for them. 1t means a prodigious
amount OF work ON the part Of the
clerks or an absence Of valuations for
the school meetings to work on; most
likely the latter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Their Baby Il Dead.
Iron Saturdays Daily.l

Beryl Edna, the l4-monthsold
daughter aud only child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. s. Upshaw, died at 7 o'clock
this morning after several .weeke' ILL
ness. Sincere sympathy will be ex-
tended to the sorrowing parents In
the loss OF the beloved little one.
Funeral services will be held at the
home on south Buckeye at $50 a. m.
Monday, Rev. Dr.. Blsyney officiating.
Burial in Abilene cemetery. m
5 tFrom Mondays Dailyl stl
At the home on south Buckeye ct
$50 this morning were held the fun
eral services Of the baby daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Upshaw. Rev.
Or. Blsyney ofiiciated and four little
girls in white, Marie Augustine, Faye
Kubach. Myra Rogers aud Helen
Glelssner, carried the tiny casket.
Many beautiful flowers wsre sent By
sympathetic friends. The little form
was laid to rest in Abilene cemetsry
beneath the grseuing sod and the
opening blossoms Of spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Makinf
Middleton. Abstracters.
E s Charter to G Hem meny sq
sc cor 2 1853, $75
A F Hurtzs to M c Hemmeny pr Of D
45-6 bk 5 Hope, 81.
E H Krouse to Union Sch Dist. No.
Pa net 12-14-S, 81.
T Ross to T Dover e3 NV 21.1l.2,
$500.
J w Ureech to J F Fall 1t 80 so bk las
Creech's 2nd ad, $3.50.
A L Hatcher to Mary J Williams Its
68 10 bk 8 Harrington. $3.50.
] Smith to o L Cady set and sw Of ne
1864, 81.
o L Cady to J W Fisher same, 81.
W D Carr to E chardier 1t 2 8 bk 8
Henq LIST I'D Hope. $3.50.
Catherine Stuart to G W Hurd 1t Is
20 %, 81.
Same 10 A A Hurd 81 SS-1l-S, 81.
Same to E L Hurd 500 9 Of % S-1S-S,
$1.00.
Co elk to D A Sellman Il II bk So
Fsirview ad Abilene, 4l.0s.
W Anderson TO H e Mcdonald q se
6-iL4, $1,000.
Lucy A Sellman to b 3 Gish Its 6 rs
Q 10 is bk So Fairview I'D, $3.50.
P A Sellman to same It IL Is bk S5
Fairview, Abilene, go.
W II Lamb to D shearer lite 1 8 8 NJ
7bk G Lambs I'D Detroit, S26.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Kansas stats Shoot.

The fourteenth annual Kansas state
shoot will be held at cOneOrdia April
q, ~ sud 70. coscordis Blue BIB
bon club has the largest club house
and best grounds in the state, and
the members are making great prep
arations for the corning event. State
Secretary Fred olnsy will be in charge
Of the once where shooters can pur-
chase ammunition Of any kind. In
tsrstats rules win goverb; money
divided A-s a-ii Rose system. Dinner
win Be served on the grOund. The
STATE trophy shoot will 70 held q
COneordia April 81, winner % get ab-
soluis possession q trohPy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-04-23
Working Small PostofElcss.

There seems to be Q gang 10 this
part OF the state working small post
Offices ss we'll as blowing up bank
safes. Their game lie sn old one.
They lay down o twenty dollar bill
and ask to have It changed. When
the person at the window reaches for
the change The swindlsr changes the
bills, substituting . one or two dollar
bill. The game was tried in small
postofiice near here the other day and
failed. When he laid down q twenty
dollar bill the girl who was In the
Office 81 the time got suspicious and
said she iidn't have that much money
and asksd him II be didn't have some
thing smaller. He then produced .
ten dollar bill but the post mistress
was stIll afraid and said she didn't
have that much money. The fellow
thea lost bis temper and went Out Of
The once growing, She said be vas
fairly dressed. smooth shaver and
he'd DARK eyes and wore . derby -