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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
NO AMERICANS I'ERISH
In the Mexican F1oods-Scycral North
CarOliniars Located at the Place

Captain ". Murdoch Wiley, who re-
turned yesterday morning from New
York city, has been very anxious re-
lgarding his friends who were i'm the
Terrible GuanajuantO food in Mexico.
EThe morning papers today announced
THAT a thousand lives had been lost aid
lit was feared that many Americans had
been drowned. Young Samuel Wiley
lis in the city as timekeeper for a sec
ItiOn of this great mine and Captain
wiley yesterday received word thai he
lis safe. Today he was very fearful
that his other friends, among them TWO
Misses Perkins, Of Philadelphia, rad
Ibeen washed away in the debacle. He
wired to Mexico and this afternoon re-
a message from Mr.. George w.
IMcElhinny, president of the Securities
Corporation, one off the largest Amer
Iicau companies operating in the camp,
lreading thus:
mo American lives lost. Our Office
six feet under water. Aside from river
Interests, no mining property lost"
The American interests there are
large. Capital TO the amount Of $4O,-
1000, 900 is invested in this camp. Among
these moneyed men are we'll known
North Caroiinianc, Messrs. J.. B. and B.
IN. Duke, George w. Watts, Captain w.
I'M. Wiley, who is president OF the
IGuanjuanto Company. Thus it is seen
THAT North Carolina interests predomi-
mate. This camp is $50 years old, hav-
ling been established in 1913. 1t has
turned out more precious metal than
Iany camp in the known world, having
produced nearly two billions since its
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Post.
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FACTS AND FAIR NOTICE
What North Carolina is Enrifse.f I'D
Size will Take.

"Ncrth Carolina has appropriated
the glory of opening and closing the
(; fighting in the civil Val, and now she
las. to her W satisfaction, abolished
the Fourth of July Is the annIsersarJ
COZ American independence by substl-
tuting May Goth, the date Of the Meek
Icnburg Declaration. The Old North
State has such taking ways that after
awhile hot stoves and the measles will
I've in danger."-Fetersburg IndeX-AG-
peal.
North Carolina has arrived at Il
knowledge of the truth that unless Size
speaks up for herself it wont be done.
She is therefore saying TO the WORLD,
with the proofs to back the statements.
that she opened and closed h civil
war and that the Mecklenburg Deciaf-
alton of Independence was the first
ever. She took the measles when
young and if she sees any OF her
stoves sitting about in other states, sne
Will take them, too, whether they are
fred up or are just out of a refriser-
ator. Facts, contemporary, and falr
notice.-Charlotte Observer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
PROGRESS OF ~LUMBERToN
This Young Eastern City an Example
of Mar,e lous Growth i'm Enterprises.

Colonel y. a. MacLean, of Lumber
ton, was i'll the city yesterday IN route
to the Toxaway country to attend the
meeting Of the North Carolina Bar AS
ISOLATION. Some II at the BufOrd
asked Mr.. Mclean about the progress
Iof the town of LumbertOn. He an
severed that in the last few years Lun-
Iberton had made more progress than
Iany town or city in eastern North Car
Iclina. He stated that many new build
lings were in progress III Lumberton
all the time and yet the demand con
Iunues to exceed the supply. There is
not a vacant store Or dwelling in Lunl-
.berton at the present time. Mr.. Nc
lean said that inside of 10 years the
population OF Lumberton had more
than doubled. Three new banks had
been established, all Of which were on
la solid basis and the stocks Of all of
which were above par and really not
OH the market. He spoke of the con-
.sstruction within a few years Of u cot
ton mill Of 10000 spindIes, which had
lbeen phenOmenally successful and OF
an addition to the cotton mill now be-
ing made OF 1900 spindles, under the
direction of the d. A. Tompkins CON-
lpany, Of his city, as engineers. Within
two years Il cotton seed oil mill had
been established. \ number OF new
tobacco warehouses had been built. y
system of water works, sewerage and
electric lights have been established
One of the best resources LumbertOn
has is its eight or ten artesian wells,
Whose waters are remarkable for abSO-
Lutte purity. When these waters were
inst analysed by the state board of
Health, it was thought that Il mistake
had been made Oh account of the pur-
iity shown, it being practically sterile.
THE state board sent for another sam
lple and took steps to have it most
Icarefully handled, but it got the same
results as to purity as in the first case.
There is really no purer water in the
limited States.-CharlOtte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
BAD CONDITION IN DURHAM
of Prominent Citizen Fired
Into by SymDatbjxers OF Mconshin-

Reports received i'm Durham show a
terrible condition of affairs out In the
Holloway station section Of this anu
Wake counties, this condition being
brought about by the clash between
those who are opposed TO the manu-
facture of whskey by the illicit distil-
leries and those who are either inter
ested in or encourage the manufacture
of the illicit stuff.
On account of this clash the home OF
Mr.. Thomas J. Holloway, ex~-treasurer
of Durham county, was fired into Sun
day night, Il number of shots being
fired. The assault on this home was
evidently done by blockaders who were
mad with Mr.. Holloway. He was sus-
posted of having given information to
the reyenue officers that caused a raid
on Friday night of last week
The story of the vicious attack and
assault is told by Mr.. Holloway. On
Sunday night about ten o'clock Mr.
Holloway was awakened by his wife
screaming, and he then realized that
shots were being fired into the house.
He heard the reports of the gun and
the rattle Of shot and breaking Of
glass in his home. He went outside
but in the meantime those who had
made the attack had beat a retreat AID
disappeared i'll the darkness. No one
was hurt by the fusilade of shot fired
into the home.
The next morning it was clearly
. shown that there were not less than
three men, and probably four, i'll the
party. The tracks gave them away
Quite q number of shots were fred.
There were eight empty shells on the
ground ut the point where there were
the most tracks and from whence
came the shots. At last eight shots
were fired, probably more.
From the reports it is very evident
that there exists Il bad state of affairs
in the section near Holloway Station,
where Durham and Wake counties
join. Recently-during the past two
years there have sprung up Il number
of blockade distilleries In the section
around Holloway Station Very few
people in the section in which MIR. Hoi-
lOWay lives are opposed to the manu-
facture of whiskey. In fact it is said
that there are but three or four at tie
outside. Mr.. Holloway is one of these.
He was in town last Friday anG Oil
the same afternoon a party of revenue
officers went out from here for the
purpose of cutting up stills 1t was
supposed by some that Mr. Holloway
gave the information He says that he
did not. At any rate, OH Saturday
there were threats heard that if it
was proven hat he gave the informal
ton that his head would be blown
Off" On Sunday night the vicious AMI
COwardly assault was made on bis
home.
This shOws-in a limited way-t the
condition of affairs in this section, and
from reports this is not the only por-
ton of Durham county that is effected
with IL like ScOurge. Regarding the
section that has come into prominence
eou account of the assault on Mr.. Hol-
IoWay. it is said hat it is pretty well
known who are blockaders, but that It
is q hard matter to get the necessary
evidence.-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris, is, that
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption If you fear .~consunp.
ton for pneum1nla, it will, however,
be best for you to take that great rem
edy mentioned by W. T. MCGEE, OF
Vanleer, Tenn. Il had a cough, :o1
fourteen years. Nothing helped Ms
until l took DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
which gave instant relief and effecte1
a permanent cure" Unequally ouicf
cure for Throat and Lung Troubles.
At r. r. Bellamy's drug store; price
soc and S1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottle
free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
The Pole Cat Comes Into His Dwi.

The Ptlc Sdt SOIsscs Ahao A"S
A haory inspiration is worth mill
lions in these latter days. when the
world is striving 10 Increase the out
rur CT luXuries and to reduce their
cost. Such an inspiration. passing
through the brain of one Stephen
Patton. a farmer living near Hatties-
bury. Hiss. bios fair to make him
the John D. Rockefeller of the per
fumcry trade OF the world. Like Al.
great discoveries. it is perfectly SIM
Gle. and everybody VIII ask WHY
didn't some ore think Of that before?
The story of Mr.. Patton'S discovery
is told in a special dispatch to the
Atlanta Constitution:
For several years Mr.. Patton has
been engaged in tie business 'f rails
ing pOlecats on a SwamDy piece OF
ground adjacent to his arm. The Delts
OF the animals sell from. Is cents to
$3.50. each. according to color. A
few weeks ago Mr.. Patton establish
ed a chicken farm near his Dolecat
swamp. and q few days later the
fowls became deadly sick He com
1nenced rlacing coal oil IN their food,
thinking they were afflicted with the
p-ps. The next batch of eggs gath
cred tasted like coal Gil. Dir. Patton
ther commenced reasoning from cause
ia effect and was seized with an idea
He commenced feeding his DolcatS
en- oil of lavender. fbergamot. AMI
orange flowers. The new food had
the desired result. 1t no- only chang
ed the nauseous ordor OF the DC ecats.
but actually produced a powerful
ard 6el:ghtful prefume. AMI further
experiments have revealed the won
de1ful commercial possibilities of the
discovery.
"Cne drop of The fluid emitted by
tho nolecats will produce a quart OF
Lrefume. and by careful selection Of
food CT the little animals bIr. Patton
has succeeded in producing three
varieties Of Observation-Disclosures
Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
Bcft Her Double.

Il knew no one, for foul weeks, when
II was sick with typhoid and kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter, OF
IPittsburg, Pa, land when | got pet
tier, although I had one of the best doe
itors | could get. l was bent double.
land had to rest my hands on my knees
when | walked. From this terrl5!,
IafHiction | was rescued by Electric Di.-
tiers, which restored my health and
strength, and now | can walk as
straight as ever. They are simply
wonderful" Guaranteed to cure stom.
ZACH, liver and kidney disorders. Al
liz. r. Bellamy's drug store; price SOC
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
The Only Saloon In the Town Closed.

The morally stunted Of Nanceboro,
craven county, are wrought up over
h refusal of the county commission
erS 20 renew the license Of +. f. War
rem, the proprietor of the only saloon
III the village. The town held an cleo
ton on wet or dry" in May, and in Il
very light vote voted to keep the sim
gle saloon, ~ to /. The commission
ers Of Craven exercised their preroga-
tive Monday, when Il renewal Of the
license was asked and refused, hence
the town is ''dry."-Kinston Free
Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

"I've never seen the man yet" she
declared, who couldn't be made a tool
lof by a pretty woman "Um," he re-
Iplied, of urs you, take it, have
STUDIED the matter from the standpoint
|of the innocent Observation-Disclosures
Record Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
Lieutenant Commander Pearv is a

Lieutenant Commander Peary is at
New York with his arctic ship the
l"Roosevelt" with which he will make
Ibis seventh dash for the pole. If there
lshould by any chance happen to be
ianytning in a name, the ship should
Imelt her way through.-News and OBJ
~lSerVer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
New Cotton Mill for Albemarle.

Western parties have been referred to
IAlbemarle as a most desirable location
for a large cotton mill. The company
has a million dollar capital Il place
into the enterprise, and it looks now as
if Albemarle may confidently expect 70
secure it. This is another big Item
among other suggested improvements.
l-Albemarle Enterprise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11
Forced to StarVc.

B. F. Leek. of Concord. KY, says:
For 90 years | suffered agonies. with
"a sore on my upper lip, so painful,
that | could not eat. After
trying everything else, | cured
lit with Bucklen's Arnica Salve." It's
great for burns. cuts and wounds. Al
In. r. Bellamy's drug store. Only 25c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

What's the natter with Alger?"
Doubtless a lot of aspiring Michigan
politicians are ready to respond Hes
all right" since he has announced his
intention TO retire to private life At
the close of his senatorial term.-Ra-
leigh Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Miss Rosebud-"Why did you make
such a fuss When Charlie kissed YOU III
the conservatory? Were you shrieking
for help?" Miss O1dgirl-"No, for Wit
nesSes.'-Life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach. the liver and kidneys
strong and active Burdock Blood Eir-
tiers does it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Mrs. Kidder-Oh, yes; he leads a reg
ular dogs life with her. Miss Gaus-
sip-Indeed? DO you know I suspect
ed she wasn't ali that She Mrs.
Kidder-Yes, she's petting and kissing
him all the Observation-Disclosures Press
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Now they are building a double-end-
led automobile, the design probably be-
ling to enable the drunken chauffeur to
back up ON the pedestrian he may miss
lin tho forward dash.-WashingIOn
Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

A little life may be sacrificed to al
hours delay. Cholera infantum, dysen.
terry, diarrhoea come suddenly. Or'y
safe plan is to have DR.. Fowler's Elk
tract Of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Hives are a terrible torment to ne
little folks, and to some older on7s.
Easily cured. Doan's Continent never
fails. Instant relief. permanent cure
At any drug store, so cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Scribbles-"What did the editor Of
fer you for your poem?" Jingier-+F1F-
ty cents" Scribbles-"Fifty cents:
Why that was an insult What did you
say" Jingler- Nothing / pockesed
the insult,"-Chicago Daily News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-11

Diptheria relieved In twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous, DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil. At any drug store.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
?. D. & W. OFFICES
TROUBLED WITH L0AFERS
When Coast Saloons Close
They Congregate in Wait
ing Room

Special officers at the p, =. & W. rail-
road station have been much troubled at
nights since the cold weather set in with
huns who gather in the mems waiting
room, sit about and sleep.
This class Of loafers are about as bad
as can be found on the coast district and
IN many instances are filthy and source
OF disgust and annoyance to travellers who
are compelled 70 take late trains. They
stretch themselves out as far as possible
upon the seats, making their appearance
as soon as the saloons they frequent on
the coast are closed.
Often these specimens Of humanity are
driven out several times during one night
before they can be gotten rid Of. -Four Of
this class Of nuisances We're before Judge
Cochran in City Court this morning
charged with trespass, each pleaded
guilty but all were dismissed for some
reason. AT least two Of them have been
arrested before on similar charge and
the officers at the depot are much disgust
ed at the action Of the court in allowing
the men to go free as they claim it will
have the effect OF making the work Of
keeping the waiting room free from this
class OF persons a difficult task.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16

London, Jan. 16. ~ A dispatch to
Lloyds from Yinkow, dated January
is, gives a report that General Mist
chenko's raiding force was cut off on
its way back by 5000 Japanese, dis
patched from sanlihoo by General
Oku. This report however, is not con-
tlrmed from any other source. The
Daily Telegraph's Ghetto correspond
emit says the raid was only a diver
gence from mass of cavalry now
moving down the banks OF the Lao
river and that the exceptional mild
ness OF the season affords a chance
for the repetition Of such operations.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
DRAWING CHINA
INTO IMBROGL|O
Japanese Now Claim Russia
Has Invaded Neutral
Territory
CONDITIONS At PORT ARTHUR

Toxic, Jan. 16.~-Later reports from
Newchwang indicate that General
Miscellaneous cossaeks in their recent
raiding southwest of Liao Yang delib-
erately invaded neutral territories ald
broke the limits Of the war zone
The reported Russian note to the
powers calling attention to China's
non-enforcement of neutrality is re-
garded here in some quarters as abb
surd. It is felt that China's weakness
and constant failure TO enforce neu-
trality must release Japan from obli-
cation I'd observe restrictions which
Russia openly ignores.
While the extension Of belligerent
territory is to be regretted, it is felt
that Japan must take steps to protect
herself against the repetition pf raid
ing expeditions whose SUCCESS depends
on the violation Of neutfal territory.
1t is reported that 100 fishermen will
be sent TO Port Arthur to assist in
clearing the harbor and vicinity Of
mines.
A naval officer, who has returned
here from Port Arthur discussing the
conditions at the fortress, says THE
condition Of the warships and in the
town was much better than / had
hoped for, Evidently there was much
forlifying done at Port Arthur after
the siege commenced. The works on
203-Metre Hill were not permanent,
and the trenches there were similar
to those used by the Beers during the
South African war. 1t seems that the
Russians had no general electrical
scheme or movable engines or dyna-
mos for searchlights.
Russian naval officers say that It is
impossible yet to ascertain whether
the Japanese fire OF the opening of
sea-cncks sank the ships in the harhor.
The hospitals are fairly well kept and
are still used for the wounded and for
prisoners.
1.-THE treatment Of the Japanese pris-
oners at Port Arthur did not compare
with that accorded the Russian pris-
oners in Japan. The Japanese prison
ers We're given poor food and no fuel,
and only twice We're they permitted to
80 outside of the prison"
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
CADETS AS GUARD OF HONOR
They VIII Take a Prominent Part in
Governor Leafs Inauguration.
spoclal % The Evoning journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
Newark, Jan. l6-Arrangements have
been completed for the transportation OF
ben completed for the transportation OF
morrow TO participate IN the inauguration
of Governor-elect Lea. The battalion will
assemble on the front campus OF the col
lege at a. m. and at $40 will march to
the railroad station. Two special cars
have been placed at the disposal of the
cadets. Upon arriving at Dover about 10
o'clock the battalion viii act as guard
Of honor until the starting of the parade
at l1.S0 o'clock. After the parade luncheon
will be served. The cadets win then have
the freedom Of the town until train time.
with the exception OF doing occasional
guard duty.
The cadets expect TO make a splendid
showing as they have been drilling hard
since college opened with this object in
view and also to show their appreciation
Of Captain Mccaskey, who they have
voted the best commandant the college
has ever had.
Captain Mecaskey wishes to announce
that an the members Of the battalion from
Wilmington must leave on the I o'clock
train for Newark in order to be on hand
in time.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
ENrIRE FAMILY auFFocATEp
Man, Wife, TWO Children and Servant
Lost Their. Life In Fire.


Lost Their. Life In Fire,
New York, Jan, 16- n William T..
Mason. a lawyer, and his family. CON
sisting of wife and two children, FL
len, A years old and Marion, G
months. with a servant, Annie Wells,
lost their lives in a fire which par
TALLY destroyed the brown-stone dwell
ing occupied by them, at 1873 west
tS0th street.
Although neighbors say they heard
cries OF murder" and burglars" the
polico found nothing 10 indicate that
the fire was not accidental The whole
family appears to have been suffooated
The bodies OF the father and youngest
child we're untouched by the flames,
and those of the others were probably
burned after they had died.
A policeman and a neighbor who
heard the cries attempted TO get into
the house by breaking windows on
the parlor floor, but were driven back
by the smoke. The fremen were I'M
able TO enter until after the lower part
of the house and the halls had been
burned out.
The charred bodies Of Mrs, Mason,
the servant and 4-year-old child were
found in a closet under the roof scut
tie, through which they are supposed
TO have been attempting to escape
The bodies Of Mr. Mason and the
younger child were in q bedroom.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
oIympIa AlIex soorn..

ihe following high scores were rolled
on the Olympia alleys last week: Brown
.9'' F. Finn. s55; Taylor, $50: curfey. ~,
Sheppard, "a; Lenderman, 254; Hart. p4o,
Harvey 2si Titus, Ell r. Finn. es5, Me-
curdy 2aI; Robertson a2T; Lawson. ga1,
Jefferson, ~; Boyle. 2s5l Hearn, 2gs; kim
marc 225i Rolph, 224; Hamilton, ses;
Nicholas, 22si Hendrickson, zee; Meras.
-; Cole 20; Reeves, 2iS; Cuyer. al2: Dig
gins 2o6 crossgrove. 2lS; Smith. 2i5: Hous-
ton 2iSi Jones' PIC; A. Snellenburg. ses,
simmons 2l5; Mccall ~; Heal. 2Os; M
Lawson aS; Naudaln, 2ll: Harkins. 227.
Jester PA; Wiley 20; s. smith. sOs; E
Hart, POS; Mccaulley, 2O7; d. johnson eos
oberley, 2O7.
Evening journal., 1905-01-16
s POR I s
WILMINGTON A. A.
PLAYERS FOR 1905
STONY" McGlynn and Five
Other Penn Park Men
Signed
JOE MYERS ONE OF THE PITCHERS

Alexander Stirlth. president OF the
wilmington A. A. baseball club, has
announced the following team for the
coming season:
Joe Smith, catcher; stony Me-
Glynn and Joe Myers, pitchers; John
Bagley. first base: Homer Porter, Sec
ond base, Tom Maher, shurtstop,
Frank Enstaee. third base Fred Clay,
right field; Tommy Campbell, centre
field; Harry Billet, LETT iield Tom
Graham, general utility man.
with the addition Of one more pitcher
this VIII make the strongest team that
has ever represented Wilmington, six
Of the players signed Smith, Bagloy,
McGlynn, Eusbace, Clay and Billet,
were members Of last YEARS. Penn Park
team. Maher and Campbell played
here last year and Myers Is q local boy
who did good work for Lebanon. Por-
ter Is also a local boy and played with
Milford last year, Graham comes from
the Connecticut League.
Although the loeal team has with
drawn from the Tri-State the owners
are mot worried over securing strong
attractions, Several strong indepen-
dent teams have already been booked.
A number Of National, American and
Eastern League teams viii play here
during the season.
Affairs In York are said to be in bad
condition.
There IS some doubt relative to
whether Lebanon viii be represented
by a team, ana should this city and
York IN addition to Wilmington, be out
Of the league tho chances are that the
Tr-state League will not last through
the season