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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX.
A Child Confined at the Pest HOUSE
Has Developed n Disease.

1t was discovered yesterday that
another one of the negroes at the pest
house had developed a case of small
pox. 1t will be remembered that a
colored woman by the name of Blzze,l
was discovered about a week ago 10
have a full developed case of small
pox. She was sent to the pest hous1
and so were all of the inmates OF the
house. There were seven people VINO
lived in the house with the colore j
woman several of the number being
her children. The last case Is a chito
about four years old. Tho woman who
has smallpox is said to be getting on
very well.
The superintendent Of health mas
been notified several times recently Oh
what was supposed to be a case OF
smallpox in the city, but upon investi-
cation it has invariably proven some
thing else. Thus far there have Deer
only three cases Of smallpox in VII
mington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the Of &hMzNM
Political Trouble in Bolivar.

Colon. February 12.-Political trou-
bies in the department Of Bolivar are
growing. The steamer lie Calvadas.
of the French Line, Ia arrived here
from Cartanega and Savanilla and
brings news of a rebellion and prac-
ticaily a state of anarchy in the de-
partmenr, which lasted for almost
two weeks, and which arose from the
determination of the government at
Bogota to Gust Diego de Castro from
his position as commander-in-chief OF
the military forces in Bolivar.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

&C.,: :; =: Z :, =; 3 =; IT, '''''
TRACK MEN STILL AT WORK
Wait Notice to Knock on, Which
Hasn't Come.

The strike of the maintenance OF
roadway employees of h Atlantic
Coast Line did not go into effect yes
terday on the second division OF the
system and will not, it is stated ~
Mr.. C. NJ. Williams. a section foreman.
and one Of the members Of the Joint
Protection Board, until orders nave
been received from the proper officials
OF the order.
The demands of the members of the
order, he says, consist Of a request Tor
an increase of wages, which would
average less than a 10 per N ad-
vance, the right Of appear to the hlgner
officers from h decision Of lower or
fcials. and an equalization OF the long
hour months and the short hour
months At present the men are re-
ouired to work nine hours during five
months of the year, from November !
TO April /. and eleven hours from April
1 to November 1. The men want 70
work six months with a nine-hour day,
six with an eleven-hour Gay.
GIVE WORKMEN HOMES.
The officials of the Atlantic Coast
Line say that only about q year age
members of this order made certain
requests Of the road which were prac'
tically granted, and that the men arr
! now D6lnS DeltST pdtu tAoh
other system. They say that in add
ton to paying the men, each section
foreman and his hands are given 10
only quarters to live in. such mousse
in the majority of cases surrounded d.
gardens in which can be raised man
of the things needed for household use
but are furnished free water and IRE
fuel.
1t is also said that not all Of tn
men employed on the maintenance
ways are members of the union, an
even should the strike be called, as
i, now planned the roal will still retail
the loyalty Of enough of the men
keep from being embarrassed I
t course those who DO go out on II
: strike will have to leave their presei
quarters as these will be needed IL
: the new men with which the road WI
supply their places. 1t is said that
the men affected only the foremen al
pump men are white, the track nlt
and other laborers being in the mo
part negroes.-Savannah News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
HID or AND X
4 Lone Hixfwayman Appear m
Cosdsboro-Two Youtlzful Criminals
A-pprehcnded.
fspecial to The Messenger.)

(SDEC1&4 70 lH6 @<8z<so~
Goldsboro. -. C.. February i1-Engi-
neer Duncan OF the Atlantic and NORTH
Carolina railroad had a Wild west ex-
persence last night right here ia the
div OF Goidshoro. He was held up and
robbed within 100 feet OF the new city
hail AT 10 O'Clock at night He had
Just come IN with his train from NsS
Bern. The train was late and he go
of the engine down town and turned
the train over 10 the hostler and Walk
ed M the street IN the direction OF MS
boarding house. When he reached the
corner OF East Center and Ashe streets
in front OF the store OF M. W. n
Thompson. where there s. a shed acros
the sidewalk and where IL Is dark afteE
the stores have been closed up. q large
tall man jumped out OF a buggy an
oashed a pistol In his face with tbs
command TO throw up hands captain
Duncan obeyed the command rs any
one else would rave done under tn
circumstances. and the hignwaymas
held he pistol with his right han
| While he proceeded TO go through Gap
! tain Duncan's pockets with MS lei
| hand. He got a gold watch valued ~
| ESQ and some keys and a knife. Hortn
nately for the captain he did not nav
any money in his pockets TIE h4gh
wayman jumped back into his ousg
and drove of rapidly dow the stree
He was driving a small mule hitched I
a buggy. Captain Duncan went 10 IN
atty hall. which was only a feN Zee
awav and gave the alarm. Before >
could find an officer. however, the ma
had had plenty of time 10 make MS e
eape and up TO this time there nav
been no new developments.
The sheriff OF Robson count arrive
go Lat nf0hr with TWO NOuU
White men who left this city some DAY
ago under cover of darkness. n
names are Jas. Monarch and Loren2
Snencer. Last Monday morning VI
one week ago since they left the CT
On the night befre they slept togeIn
at the home of Spencer's father on W.
liam street In the neighborhood or y
aotton factories. The elder Spenc'
works at the cotton f1ctory and M
other factory hands boarding with M
l ON Monday morning after the nan
had gone to the factory. Spencer a
Monarch arose and made a searcn
the premises and took all the vaiuaol
/ which they could carry on; ineluol'
ieweIry and wearing apparel. AS 8,
as the articles were missed the pci'
were notified and they began a scar
for the young men. They were trac
IN Rowden. where they disposed .
gold watch. They were afterwa
4 traced to Wilmington where they 81.
ed acme days and later. a let
came from ~Lumberton from Monar
to his sweetheart and thereby hangs
tale. The young a d of course {
&c not divulge the secret She wouio !
j. have done so and no one wouIo pa
"a her for not doing so, but the poi
were on the lookout n papers Tor
y arrest of the young men were Iofwa
ed to the sheriff Of Robson. who ma
# the arrests Of the young men 2
brought them to this city last mig
e They were placed in jail. Aoha'
= has made a full confession and the I
criminals will await the acton Oh
-. SuperiOr court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
MEETING POSTPONED.
Annual Meeting North Carolina So
ciety of Cincinnati VIII Not be Held
In Wilmington.

The annual meeting of h North
Carolina Society OF the Cincinnati.
which was to have been held in VIII
mington on the END OF February. viii
not be held here. The president
several members of h society are
business men of Baltimore and the re-
cent terrible fire there will make 1t I'M
possible for them to attend. A quorum
to transact necessary business may
meet in Raleigh. but the usual mcet-
ing is postponed.
This is to be regretted not only on
account OF the society, but a the
Colonial Danes had prepared to give
them a splendid reception. including a
visit to Old Brunswick and a rare luncn
at Orion plantation. The Society ex-
pected to attend the service at St
James's church on the 21st (where
Bishop Cheshire was to preach)-t
have their annual dinner at the Ortor
hotel on the 22nd n accept the hos
pitalities of the Colonial Danes OF
the 23rd.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Sour


Nc appetite, loss Of strength. nervous
ness. headache. constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings. and catarTh OF
the stomach are all due TO Indigestion. Kodoi
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices Of digestion as they
exist In q healthy stomach. combined VIII
the greatest known tonic and reconstructve
properties. Koaol Dyspepsia Cure does Lot
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia. but thk
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
BY cleansing. purifying, sweetening and
Strengthening tho mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
MI. S. s. BAH. k R-avenswood. W. Va, says-
!" was troubled With sour stomach for tweoty years.
kodcl cured me and we are now using d b nh
for baby"
Ko6ol Digests What You lat.
Bottles only. 81. 90 size hoiaine az times 10 III
size. which sells far so cents.
Prepared by {. Q. Dewitt u Co.. ohIoA0o
Ssla ~ n. r. BsglaaV.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

a seasor unaas of Tn1sa1
H,<h schooa Gsse Annual B.ns.ss
Inu NtxhL

-. annual banquet Of the senior
.,... Of me 1sIeston High scheoi -
given at the high school hsf nient-
me members Of the class prtsens
were:
Misses Edna Tooomer. Marie Rnssen-
Annie NcKov Florence whitIock- sr-
rinia Baiiey-Jane Iredeu 6reeE
Eelen Clark Helen Pleasantx. LAifse
parker Bessie LeGwin. Jessie IAtnrop.
Nellie Durham. JEANNE Jackson. L1-Als
Bell. and Messrs. Tom Grant. neros1s
Lynch and Aaron SaiiinS-
aronw the guests were the teacher
NJ the high school. the principles rom
The other city schools and sevefAi u
xttes guests. The banquet was heta
in the upper room Of the high SCHOOL
building.
\, IL customary for the seniors To give
a banquet each yea and II was ae-
| cided To give the banquet TINS yeAs
a,,r,ry the valentine season. The dse-
| orations were appropriate fof the occa-
| sion. the table being frtngcd Win neu
l ana on each plate was . heaft On
which was written the nane OF N
person who was to occupy thst seN-
During the evening Miss Horne sen1
a solo which was greatly -
Corbett also added TO the pleasure q
the evening by playing several SEW
tons on the piano.
The banquet table was arranEeo ~
the center OF The room and tessooss
extended from the 10 las
diYerent corners of the table. Ina
walters were four members OF he e.-
er classes, two being selected from ess
freshmen. one from the sophosners
and one from the junior class
Miss Edna Toomer. the president o.
the senior class. presided over the oAe-
ouet and announced the toasts. eaci
person named responding In an appro
rite manner The toasts were: Schoc
Committee. Miss sue Han: The Faeui
Nv. Mr.. Tom Grant; M S~uperinten
dent. Miss Virginia Bailey; The Gas
Mr.. r. d. w. Common.
All who attended the banquet ex
: pressed themselves as having srsas'
: enjoyed the occasion
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
SENT TO THE HOSPITAL
Mr.. A. w. Rivenbark Was on Yester'
day Placed n the james walker
Memorial Hospital.

Mr.. A. w. Rivenbark, who was pro-
nounced insane several weeks ago
who since that time has been confined
in the county jail, was on yesterday
taken to the James Walker Memorial
hospital. He is said to be not at all
violent but h physicians say the con-
dition OF his mind is much worse. M:
Rivenbark will remain at the nospitai
temporarily and If his condition I'M
proves enough to admit of it he will &c
allowed to visit his relatives In Dad
lin county.
This is a very sad ase Mr.. Riven-
bark is said to have lost his mind by
reason OF excessive drink a tnA.
class of people are only received in tbs
insane asylum as pay patients He b
not able to pay and still the oun
| authorities dislike sending him To tns
| county home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
G. F. c. DOING GOOD WORK
Committee Representing the heaho-
dist Conferences Perfectly Satisfied
Southern officials ON Inspection
TOur.
fspecial to The Messenger.)

DpSSA1
Greensboro, n. c., February IL
L. L. Smith. of Gates county,
after spending a few days here re-
turned home last night. Mr. Smith
has been here as one of the repre-
sentatives Of the two Methods st con-
ference Of North Carolina TO look
into the management OF the Green's
boro Female College. After a thor
ough examination. the committed up
on adjournment last night expressed
itself as thoroughly satisfied with the
work of the college. and adopted res
buttons declaring that the interests
of the church had been FULLY protect
ed by the Greensboro Female College
Alumnae Association. Incorporated
The resolutions further called on y
ldethodists in both conferences 70
| rally TO the support OF the college
| Those attending the meeting ana
| making the investigation were: Kew
A. Z. Tyer, wilson,: Rev. L. y Mas
sey, Louisburg; Rev. H. l. Atkins.
| Shelby: Rev. E l.. Balm, Gastonia'
Rev. I'll. NJ. Blair. s. Il. Turrentine,
J. r. Scroggs and Mr.. Charles IL Ire
land, Greensboro; Mr.. ]. ID. Hodges
| Atlanta ana ftOn. L. Ia oihiNh' o@
Vile.
All ~southbound trains were mucn
delayed yesterday afternoon and ias'
night in consequence OF a wreck al
North Garden. Va. Number 81 tht
fast mail. due here at 3 O'Clock. dc
not get in until eight, and there wa'
a general disarrangement OF sched
ules.
Dynamite was used yesterday or
; the walls of the Normal and Indus
trial College. which have been stand
) ing since the fire. 1t proved In
quickest and least expensive way O
E clearing off the ruins
President Samuel Spencer. OF In
ISouthern railway. passed tnroue
here this morning at c o'clock. &C
companied by numbers Of the boar
of directors OF the system on the an
: nuaI tour OF inspection of the prop
: erties. The train was a special. mao
:. up OF three private cars. a n
.ment, sleeper. a dining and q pas
gage car.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Death of Mark Knowlton.

Jacksonville. Fla. February IL
Mark Knowlton. a well known ana
prominent citizen of Boston. dropped
dead at the union station this morn
ing. while attempting TO board a train
for the Far East today. Mr.. KnowI
ton accompanied by his daughter, an
rived here on the Clyde steamer Sens
mole today and went direct 70 the de-
not. His daughter was by his side
when he d'ed. He is a Mason Of }
standing
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
RVDllES TONIC
A Rev 3eSeataic Discovery
for the
BLOOD and NERVES.

Il puriies the blood by eliminating the
waste matter and other impurities and by
destroying the germs or microbes ina
;nfest the blood. 1t builds up he blood
by restoring and multiplying the red cor
-puseles, making the blood rich and req.
# restores and stimulates the nerves,
,aus;n~ a full free flow of nerve force
throughout the entire nerve system. 1t
speedily cures unstrung nerves. nerves.
ness, nervous prostration'and all diseases
Of the nervous system.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Dedicated His Shoulder.

CAPTAIN John E. Wood. manager of
the Postal Telegraph Company. slipped
and fell as he was going up the steps
at his home Friday night and d~is!ocatel
his right shoulder. Drs. Burbank ara
wood were called in and pul!e1 tn
shoulder into joint. The physicians do
not think that any bones were roken
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Death of Former Congressman faL-
terSOn.

Memphis. Tenn. February
er Congressman Joseph Patterson oleo
here TO-DAY of a complication OF diseas
es. He was widely known
the south as a lawyer and statesman
His son, Congressman M. h fatte
.anra.ent;np the same district as OIL
his father, arrived from Washington
today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

,.a,, II. The aiRd ya Have liways Bsgg4
ss NMNzNm
Opening Of Normal Postponed TIN 90

Especial to The Messenger.)
Greensboro. N. C.. February 1.-THE
following circular letter was sent this
evening by President McIver to al
students of the Normal and Industrial
college.
ION account of some delays in freight
T think Ii unwise to risk opening the
college on the 18th and b date OF tn
opening is therefore postponed to Tues
5av morning. February BIRD, when Wa
will expect you to be present
CHARLES d. McIvER,
President"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

There is said to be profound peace
i'm the ranks of Georgia republicans
But then a corpse is usually peaceful
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
MAHARIA.

RYDALES TONIC IS a specific tor all
iorms of Malaria. 1t acts on a new prin'
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Malaria. The cause being removed the
disease quickly disappears RfDeIES
TONIC is guaranteed to cure the mosi
estimate cases Of Malarlal Fever, Ehhlis
and Fever, Ague, etc. We authorize al
.ealers handling our remedies to refund
he purchase price for every bottle o.
RYDALES Tonic that d es not give
satisfaction.
The gaaeai Egnsag Company.
EsCK04~, 81. ca
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49, - III. nee of Mothers Friend before baby comes, . the
ere,t Hninent always prepares the body for the strain upon Il,
preserves the symmetry of her form. Mothers frena overeon.s = ).
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Every wonlass reyskS
shapciy. rrssy fgnn. ans
many of them dspsoso sae
loss Of their girIish forras
after marriage Tbs boarisg
of children is often destructive
to the mothers saaPeiincss-
Al of this can be avoided
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
lt'sF'S.asssfsshl rs A pa
T. p. GREEN DIES TRAGICALLY
Well Known Printer Dies from
Morphine Poisoning.

Thomas p. Greene, about IS years
old and printer we'll known through
out this ssection, was found dead
Christmas morning at the police bar
racks in Arnericus,, wheie'he was incar-
.cerated the night before for being In
toxicated. \ half smptied morphine
bottle lying near his bunk told the
tragic story When the arresting Of
ficer searched Green in locking him
up, the morphine bottle was overlook
ed. and the, presumption is that he
took an overdose later, but whether
with suicidal intent will never be
known. The deceased was member
of the Albany lodge Knights Of Pyth-
las. He has a wife and married
daughter residing in Ra adOlph county
near Shellman. He once lived in
Dawson, and edited the Dawson Dis
patch at one time during its existence.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
Administrators Sale.

BY virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary
Of Terrell county will be so24 before the oe0rt
house door OF said county, on the first Tuesday IN
January next within the legal hours of sale, the
following described land towit: One house and
lot in the city of Dawson. Ga, known as the
Marina place. southeast corner, at intersection
OF Loyless street and FIRST avenue, one~iouRsh OF
anacre more or less. Also. fifty acres of land. it
being the northwest quarter of lot of land No
2l6. IN the bird district of Terrell coaIa5y, Ga.
Terms cash. This December D, 1904.
L r ME DER. Admir-.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
| Death in Brentwood.

Mr. p. A. Murray of BrOnwood died
a few days ago after suffering several
weeks from a stroke of paralysis. The
burial occurred in the cemetery OF
that place, Rev-'S. ]. Hargrove per-
forming the last sad rites. Mr., Muir
ray was good man and highly re-
spected citizen. A wife and-small son
survive him, and to these much sym
nathNis extended by friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
For DismissiOn.

GEORGIA, TERRELL COUNTY. Ordinary S
administrator of the estate of Susan NJ. Brown,
aby deceased represents that he has fully
discharged the duties of his said trust, and
pray for letters of diSmssiOn. This is, therefore.
to notify all persons concerned to show cause. if
any they can on or before the first Monday in
January next. why said executor should not be
discharged from .heir said trust.
i w. ROBERTS. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
IA Deserved PrOmOtIUa : :

Mr.. FindleY Erwin, who has been
stenographer in the Office of the
Southern Cotton Oil Co. for three and
"a half years, during which time be has
lost only one day from business, has
been promoted to the position of book
keeper. Mr.. Irwin is only IS years
old, and is perhaps the youngest
person in the state holding so respon-
sibla-a position, : 4 geasN pasS8 u -
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
Guardians Notice.

GEORGIA. TERRELL COUNTY. Notice is here
by given that on the 10th day Of January, 1905, a
petition viii be presented to the Hon. II. G. Shelf
field Judge of the superior court, SAID county, at
Arlington, Ga. praying for leave to sell at pri-
vate sale. and for re-investment, a one-tenth
undivided interest in the east half OF lot of land
No 1872 in the Twelfth district of Terrell county
This Dec. 8. 1904. GEO. S. DENTON,
Guardian for j. c and S. D. Denton.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the City National Bank of
Dawson Ga. will be held at their banking house
IN the city of Dawson OH Tuesday, January ~
1905 for the purpose of eecting directors for the
ensuing year. X. S. WORTHY, Cashier.
Dawson. Ga. Dec. II. 1904.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
To Cure. a Cold in One. Day

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets, All druggists refund the money
if 1T fails to cure. e. w. Groves sig
nature on each box.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
ONLY TEN DEATHS IN A YEAR.
Report Of the Cemetery Commute Makes q
Remarkable Showing for the: City.

Remarkable Showing Tor the; City,
Dawson, Ca, Dec. Is, 1904. To the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city coun-
Gil: Gentlemen: We, thu cemetery
committee, submit below our report
for the present year. During the
year there have been seventeen graves
dug, being as follows:
For burial of non residents.
For burial OF resident adults
For burial of resident children
For burial of resident infants
DUAL '.'''s'.'' IL
Number of lots sold. ......
A mount of revenue derived from
sale of lots and digging graves 1855
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. DEUBLER, Chm.
F. M. JENNINGS,
J. q. DEAN,
Cemetery Committee,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28
Notice to Stockholders.

An election of directors of the Dawson Nation
al Bank will occur Tuesd ". January 10th next
between the hours of 10 "a. IN. and y m. at the
office of said bank. This December IS, 1904.
NJ. N. LOWREY. Cashier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-12-28

No report from treasurer as be al
ways makes his annual report at jan
lary meeting so as to get IN all cnecks
of the year. Respectfully submitted
r. E. BELL, Clerk and Auditor.