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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
FINE PROGRESS
The Packers Appear TO be Perfectly
Satisfied. and They Say That There
Is Not the slightest Possibility OF
Further Conferences With the
Strike Leaders-The Total Number
of Men at Work is More Than
0 .OO0-A Train Load Of Immi-
grants. Direct From Ellis Island,
Arrived, and the Men Will Take the
Places Vacated by the Strikers.

Chicago. H., August 4.-In a state
ment given out tonight by the pack
ers. the report that negotiations are
in progress to bring another confer
ence between the packers and the la
Dor leaders is declare dto be entirely
unfounded. The packers assert that
there is not the slightest possibility
leaders. According TO this state
ment. the progress being made at the
plants is satisfactory to all the pack
era, more men are being employed. all
contracts and orders are being made
at lower prices than before the strike
commenced.
In n table accompanying the state
ment. it is shown that the yocal num-
Der of men at work tonight at all
points is more than $4,000. With
this number Of men 1t work. the pack
ers claim TO have shipped a total of
321 carloads of fresh meats from all
points Yesterday.
Officials of the butchers workmen's
organization severely criticize the ut.
of a police inspector. who
IS alleged to nave said that after this
rioters will be taken to the morgue
instead of the police station.
n packers today introduced A
distinct novelty in strike breaking-a
train load of immigrants said to be
direct from Ellis islanc. The immi-
grants were unloBded at obscure
points about the yards and We're snug
gee in groups of ten or twelve
took place while representative
of packers We're reiterating the asser.
ton made yesterday that scores O.
applicants for work are being turned
away. because only skilled laborer,
are being emDloyed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
THE VALUE OF SULPHUR.
Efficiency i'm Healing Well Attained by
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur.

Used on the face Hancockis Liquid
Sulphur renders the complexion clari-
fed. beautifed and strong.
After sulphur bathing. as prepared
with Hancock's Liquid Sulphur, the
skin is felt TO glow with renewed
health and animation.
Acne, catarrh. diphtheria, itch.
herpes. pimples, prickly heat and ring
worm, with many more Ills. Are guar
nteed a cure by Hancock'S Liquid SUI
phur-NUture'S greatest germicide.
Canker and other of scalp,
eyelids. mouth. nos and throat yield
to its power.
Leading pharmacists sell it. Re-
quest Booklet from Hancock Liquid
Sulphur Co. Baltimore, Md.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Distinguished Party Will Make Trip
on the Dolphin.

Washington, August 4.-Unless pre-
sent plans are changed, the dispatch
boat Dolphin will leave the Washing
Iton navy yard next Thursday with Il
distinguished party aboard, for a
to New England ports. The
party will include Secretary Morton,
Mrs. Morton and Miss Morton; Attor-
Iney-General Moody and Speaker and
Mrs. Cannon. The purpose of the
Icruise is to enable the new secretary
Iof the navy to max a personal inspec-
ton of the nav yards and stations
lat Norfolk, New York, Newport, Mar
lragarTsetL, New London, Boston and
iP~OrtsmOuth. New HAMPSHIRE.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
WON'T CALL ON ROOSEVELT.
Engineers Convention In Richmond
Has To Give Up u Proposed Trtp
10 Washington.

Richmond. Va. Aug. 4.-The proposed
call OF a large number OF the members
of the convention In a body On Presi-
dent Roosevelt Saturday. is OF. The
Washington Association wrote the nat
ional body today that t had under
stood from the Presidents private sec
rotary that the. chief executive could
not, with political propriety. receive
any organized body on men like that
of the engineers, now that the campaign
of the a has opened.
The engineers will elect officers to-
morrow, IL is understood. The
only contest is over the vic pres
idency. for which office there are .vur
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. L. G. Heeger. OF
Evansville, n Roya4 ID. Tomlinson.
of New York: Samuel Il. Force, -
Pittsburg, and c. F. Wilson. OF Mil
waukee The president treasurer.
The choice for the next convention
lies between Louisville and Philade1-
phia, il appears. The question will DE
decided tomorrow. when the work OF
the convention generally will practi-
cally be completed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Ia Consumption Curablee

Yes. If Ryda.e's Elixir Is used in
time; before too much Of the lung It's
sue is involved This modern, scien-
tific medicine emoye all morbid irri-
tation and Inflammation from the lungs
to the surface and expeIs them from
the system. It aids expectoration, heals
the liberated surfaces. relieves cough
and makes breathing easy. Rydale's
Elixir does not dry the mucous surface
and thus stop the cough. Its action is
just the opposite-it stimulates and
soothes- 1t kills the germs that cause
chronic throat n lung disease and
thus aids nature to restore these organs
to health. Trial size . cents. Large
size 50 cents. The large size 2 IL times
the trial size. r r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
COOPER WILL BE HANGED.
Strong Efforts to Have the Death
Sentence Reprieved Were Not Sue
ceSSful, t.'.

Arcadia, Fla. August AFTER des-
perate efforts to ave his life, Isiah
E. Cooper will be hanged here at noon
tomorrow for IN murder of City
Marshal Bwman. of Punta Gorda, JAN
uary %, 1908. Attorneys have done
everything in their power to save
Cooper's neck. one going to such
length that he was diSbarred and fore
ed to- leave the tat Strong pressure
is SILL being brought to bear on the
pardoning board, and some of Coop
er's friends hope for a reprieve at the
eleventh hour. Cooper proclaimS his
innocence, but has given UP hope.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
BrutaH- Tortured

A case came to light that for persis-
tent and unmercifuI torture has per-
haps never been equaIed. Joe GoIobick
OF Colusa. Calf. writes: For 15years
I endured insuferable pain from Rheu-
matism and nothing relieved me
though I tried everything known. I
came across Electric Bitters and It's
the greatest medicine on earth for that
trouble. A few bottles OF IL completely
relieved n cured me-" Just al good
for Liver IND Kidney troubles and
general debility. Only sec. Satisfaction
guaranteed by R. r. Bethany. Druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Symptoms OF Liver Disease

Sick headache. constipation, bilious
ness, melancholia, dizziness, dizziness
and drowsiness. coated tongue. Shiny
teeth, bad breath. Rydale's Liver Tab
lets will relieve any OF these symptoms
in a few hours and speedily correct the
rouble. They act upon the liver, bile
bladder and duct. intestines and bow
els as a stimulant M tonic. Those
who use these tablets find their action
perfect and results satisfactory. Fifty
chocolate coated tablets in each box.
Price % cents. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Russian Losses i'm Recent Engage
mentS.

St. Petersburg, August 4HGeneral
SakharOff reports that % officers and
over a thousand men were killed or
wounded in the engagements OF July 80
and July 81, and that six guns were
abandoned.
General Sakharoff's report gives de-
tails of the fighting about Dapoutza as
transmitted by Genera ZaSsalitch. who
says the operations were not decisive.
The battle, the report says began un-
der favorable auspices for the Rus
slams their artillery being superior, but
later the Japanese compelled the evac-
uation of three crests of the
range. General Zassalitch's report
continues:
4:30 p. m, I received a report
that a regiment posted at the extrem.
right fan had retired from its position
in the mountains, having had its flank
turned. Six disabled, guns were aban-
doned. Two officers were killed n
two wounded and the of a
battery was injured
Before this had happened the Japa-
nese had placed two more batteries on
the left of those who had previously
taken up their position there, and with
their batteries on the extreme left they
began to lombard our battery, as we'll
as TO enfilade the right flank of our
formation. This was the cause of the
GSlEuCIlO OF our UdllSly ohu IAS u
structive loss of troops on our right
flank.
The battery was completely shatter-
ed. but at the beginning of the action
we succeeded in saving our guns, while
four others were left on the field, COM
pIetely disabled. OF these four, howev-
er, two had to be spiked and abandon
ed, owing to lack of horses.
with the view of ~distracting the at
+e0tiO0 of the JananpSe from orr right
flank. 1 directed Colonel Lepovatz, at
; o'clock. when the hea had diminish
ed, to order the soldiers to take off
their equipment and assume the Often
Sive.
To support this offensive movement
1 ordered our batteries to open a hot
fire on the positions held by the Japa-
nese. The position of our guns which
had previously bombarded this point
was murderous and the japanese again
sustained many killed or wounded.
Our attack in open order astonished
all beholders. Our men in his forma-
ton advanced swiftly across the princi-
pal mountain range, rushing on both
sides with liked bayonets on the Japa-
nese who were unable to sustain the
shock and quickly evacuated the three
creStS they had occupied. i am inform
I'd by Major Lo~rdkipanitze that those
who remained were b~ayonetted.
After seven o'clock l received an or
der TO retire in the direction of Hal
cheng.
Our losses on July 80 and July 81
have been up to the present % officers
killed n slightly wounded, and loo
men killed or wounded"
Port of the Arabia's Cargo COnfiscated.
-Vladivostok, Aug. 4-rne prize court
has decided to confiscate such portion
OF the cargo of the Portland and Asiatic
line steamer Arabia as was consigned
to japanese ports, namely, $1,000 pounds
of flour and the railroad equipment. this
portion constituting less than half the
bulk and weigh of her arg the re-
mainder consisting Of IA, 500 pounds OF
flour consigned to Hong Kong. The
confiscated portion OF the cargo is now
being unloaded. As 500 as this is
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Senator Hoar III.

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE fol-
lowing statement was given out to the
Associated Press this a. ternoon:
Senator Hoar is ill of an attack Of
the lumbago, complicated by what is
called Washington malaria. The at
tao has been quite severe and has
kept him in bed for several weeks. His
physicians say he is steadily improving
but that the Progress Of a cure will be
rather SLOW" :
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Japanese Moose About
Port Arthur is Tight
ening
Hal CHENG TAKEN

1t Is Believed That n Final Assault
on Port Arthur Will Soon Occur,
the Leaders Having Developed Their
Plans to Effect the Reduction OF
the Fortress With the Minimum
Loss of Life-GeneraI Sakharof
Makes a Report on fIe Russian
Losses in the Engagements of July
80 and 31-Part of the Arabia's
Cargo Has Been Confiscated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Joseph Chamberlain Reopcns Fiscal
Campaign.

London, August 4.-Joseph Cham
berlain reopened the fiscal campaign
today. He maintained that the misery
of their g~Tandfathers was due. not
to the price of grain. as alleged by
the free-traders. but to lack of en-
ployment. 1t was. therefore. the duty
of the people 10 ascertain what policy
would give most employment and most
kages. He proposed to give agricul-
ture the same advantage as manufac-
lures by imposing an import duty on
tho chief products.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
japanese Bringing Up Their Supplies

ST. Petersburg. August $40 a. m.
The fact that there is no further news
from the front beyond General Zassa-
iitch's account of the lighting at Sim
oucheng on July 81, bears out the As
ISOLATED Press explanation that the
japanese are hating to bring up sup
plies, especially ammunition, of which
a modern engagement entails an ex-
travagant expenditure and without
which it would be impossible even for
a victorious army TO follow UP its sue
cess.
The official estimate of the loss of
over LOCO agrees with the figures in a
belated dispatch from Liaoyang, ~referr-
Ing &c the same fighting, and which also
says that the Russians were fully pre-
pared to hold their positions when COM
manded to retire, which was carried
out in perfect order.
The tropical heat continues and there
have been many sunstrokes.
The receipt of General Zassalitch's
dispatch was generally known today
and gave rise to eXtravagant rumors Of
further fighting around Haicheng, and
several press dispatches were sent off
describing a fresh battle between the
forces of General Zassalitch n Gener-
al Oku.
There is no apparent justification for
such sensational reports. The best in
formed military authorities declare that
there has been nc fighting since the
Russians fell back to Liandianzian,
Anping and Anshanshan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Propositions for Lease of the A. and
n. G. R.R.
(SDoofal 70 Tho MQcoonoorl

Raleigh. N. c., August 4.-Governor
Aycock was asked today whether any
other proposition had come for a lease
of the Atlantic and North Carolina
railway. He replied no., but there
would probably be a couple in a day or
two. He says there is only n CON-
'plete proposition as yet and one incom-
|plete. He has notified the persons tina.
made the latter proposition that they
must complete it by giving a guarantee.
If they desired to have it entertained
by him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Workine Nleht and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that eve was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, sistlessnes into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Work OF Repair on Several Naval
Vessels.

Washington. Aug. THE chief con-
structor of the navy, Rear Admiral
Caps. has approved a survey on the
Albany at the navy yard at Bremerton.
calling for repairs to cost $3.50, co5 and
requiring eight months for completion.
He also has approved a survey for $780,
600 work on the at Boston.
$4,000 work on the Steariing at Norfolk
and $1,000 work on the lisa de Luzon
at the navy yard, Pensacola.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Several Southern Politi-
Clans Are Guests at
ROSemOunt
ALL DELIGHTED

Bailey, of Texas; Governor
Montague. of Virginia; National
Committeeman Clayton and Colonel
E. L. Russell Made Up the South
ern Delegation and They All Ex-
pressed the Most Cordial Admira-
ton for Judge Parker-His Position
on the Subject Of Campaign
Speeches Is Approved-The South
Interested i'm the GubernatoriaI
Situation I'm New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Young Negro ASsauIter Probably
Lynched.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 4.-Andrew Dud.
ley, a negro boy about IA years OF age,
who attempted to commit assault on
two little white girls. named respect
lively Mclean and Damaron, near
Greenfield, Nelson county, yesterday.
was taken from a constable while en-
route for jail on a train, by a mob of
men lear Alton, this afternoon and car-
ried to the woods, where. it is presumed
he was lynched.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Spencer Team Lowers Worlds Rec.
ord.

Raleighs y. c., August AT the
state firemen's tournament act Spen-
Ger. this state, today the worlds rec
ord in grad reel races of 100 yards
in twenty seconds was lowered one
second by Spencer, which now gives
her the championship of the world.
This team will enter the International
contests at ST. Louis on the 25th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

Severe Storm Passes Over the Pulaski
Section.
Richmond, Va, Aug. A Pulaski,
Virginia special says:
A terrible storm passed over this sec
ton last night, lasting three hours.
Several narrow escapes from drowning
occurred. An old man was washed
down a gulley and had one Of his arms
broken, out was gotten out before he
drowned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
No Pity Shown.

For years fate was after me contin-
uously," writes F. A. Gulledge, VERDE
ma, Ala IT had a terrible case OF
Piles causing "a tumors. When all fail
ed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me.
Equally good for BURNS and all aches
and pains. Only 25c at r. r.. Bellamy's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Sally Creditors Meet, but Take No
Action.

New York. August "A meeting
OF creditors of d. j. Sully q Co., Co
consider the question of a settlement
between the creditors and the bank.
rupt concern, which was held TODAY,
adjourned until next Monday. without
any decision having been reached.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Death of Mrs. J. Campbell Tbompsou

News was received here yesterday OF
the death of tn New York Of Mrs. J.
Campbell Thompson, formerly Miss
Fannie Dawson. daughter OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dawson. OF this
city.
The remains will arrive here tonight
and the funeral services will be held
from St. James church tomorrow MORN
ing at $3.50 O'Clock. with intermenf at
Oakdale cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Young Lady to Ch-istcn the Connec.
ficuf.

Washington. Aug. 4.-AlthoYgh the
president and secretary of the navy
are entitled to the privilege of select
ing the young lady who shall christen
ships built In the government navy
yards they have directed that the gov
ernor Of Connecticut be invited to make
this selection for the battleship Con-
necticut which will be launched from
h navy yard, New York, September
%.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
japanese Advance Continues Will
Great Energy.

London, Aug. "A despatch a news
agency from Anshanshan (half way be-
tween Haicheng and L~iaoyang) says:
The japanese advance Is being con-
tinued with great energy against the
southern army. The Russian forces
continue their retirement northward,
but the cavalry has checked the Japa-
nese threatening flank movement"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Yellow Fever Gases.

Mexico City. August 1.-TWO suspi-
cious vs. of yellow fever have been
found In Vera Cruz and have been
sent to the hospital. Merida has sew
eral more suspicious cases.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
DIR. Lilly Chosen for Importan. Pos,

DR.. Lilly Chosen Tor Important Post.
Charlotte. n. c.. August 5.-A spe-
Iciai to The Observer from Greens.
lboro says:
After a session of some hours the
committee named by the Southern
Presbyterian Assembly at 2 o'clock
lchose Rev. DIR. Clay Lilly. II winston
coordinate secretary of for
leigh missions
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Hackett and NewIand i'm the Lead

Charlotte. n. c.. August 4.-The
Eighth district Democratic convention
in session at Wilkesboro. has taken
nearly forty ballots up to midnight.
with little change from the first. with
r. n. Hackett. of Wilkes county. and
w. E.. Newland. Of Caldwell. leading.
There are three other candidates.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Rubber Neck.

Rubber neck or joints with EIiiott's
|Emulsified Oil Liniment. It will re-
move all stiffness and soreness. It is
much better than plasters for lame
back. or pain in the chest or side. Ell
|liott's Emulsified Oil Liniment cures
muscular rheumatism Full L. mint
bottles, % cents. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
japanese Occupy Hal Cheng.

Toxic. Aug. 4.-The japanese victors.
at the battle of Simoucheng, have ad-
yanced and occupied Haicheng.
The Russians began abandoning
Hadcheng August 2, the japanese en-
tered HaicheDg without resistance at
noon yesterday and the japanese occU-
pied New Chwang the same day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay. Cholera infantum, dys-
EMERY, diarrhoea come suddenly. Only
safe plan is to have DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract Of Wild Strawberry always on
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Notification of Populist Candidates OF
August 18th.

New York. August 1.-THE Populist
national committee tonight decided
Ito have the formal notification OF
their party candidates for President
land v~fce-president II Cooper Union.
lehiS city, August 1S-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
fractional Fight Temporarily Settled.

Houston, August 4.-The Holt fac
ton of the Democratic convention for
the eighth congressional district met
here today and declared that John M.
Pinckney had not been regularly
nominated, but that he would nave
been hard his followers permitted a
regular convention t. be held, hence
he is to be Recognized as the nominee.
This settles the ~factional fight for the
time being,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

Food tufts Not Subject TO Seizure.
Washington, Aug. 4-The Arabia
case is likely to develop strongly one
important contention on the part OF
this government, namely that food
stuffs on a neutra ship are not subject
to seizure, provided they are not in
for the use Of the army or navy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
lew President OF King COLLEGE.

Knoxville, Tenn. Aug. DIR. p. p.
Ramsay. Of Lynchburg. Va, has BEEN
elected president Of King College at
Bristol, Tenn He viii accept the posi-
ton
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

II policeman is fired for drinking beer
he ought to able to land a job with
the brewery on advertising account
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Prominent South Carolinian Commits
Suicide.

Greenville. s. c.. Augfst Judge
ID. p. Vesner, master in equity OF
Greenville county. committed suicide
today by shooting. He was one OF the
best known men in the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

What's the secret of happy, vigor-
Gus health? Simply keeping the bow
els. the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers does il.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
A Battle Reported in Progress.

st. P~etersburg, Aug. IA m Is
current that a battle IS in progress
north Of Haicheng.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Primaries I'm Tennessee Congressional
Districts.

Nashville, Tenn. August AT the
Democratic primaries In the Ninth
congressional district today. FINS
Garrett was nominated over Rice A
Pierce. the present representative.
in the Eighth congressional district
representative Thetus w. Sims was
nominated over J. w. Lewis
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09
Suffering from the Heat is Intense

London. August 5.-The war news in
the London newspapers this morning
IS again restricted to official dispatch
es. A very few brief dispatches from
General Kuroki's headquarters in the
field are printed but they give no ad-
citional confirmation to that already
known.
The Daily Mails correspondent with
General kurCki describes the sufferings
of the men from the heat. He says
that one regiment maddened thirst
rushed into a river under the full fire
Of the Russians and drank at the peril
of their lives.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-09

completed the steamer win be releas-