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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
WILL BE HELD FOR MURDER.
Another Charge Against Johann Hocf
Beside Wife Abandonment.

Chicago, February 3.-Indictment
for murder will be asked for by Coro-
ner Hoffman against Johann Hoch.
the alleged husband Of many wives.
He is now in a position to a posi-
lively the embalming fluid injected in
to the body OF Mrs. Marie Walker
Hoch did contain arsenic. Arsenic
was not a constituent OF any of the
drugs administered by the physician
who attended the woman before her
death. The fact is that more h two
and a half ounces of poison were
found in the organs. The
Jury will doubtless hold Hoch to the
grand jury, but if it fails to do SO I
myself will hold him under my Of
fetal p~rerogative."
The name of still another woman
has been added to the long list of al
legged wives of the modern Bluebeard.
Today Chief of Police O'Neill received
a letter from a man in Wheeling, w.
Va. in which the writer states 4 be-
lief that Hoch is the same person
who. under the name OF Jacob Huss,
arrived i in Wheeling eight years ago
and subsequently married a woman
named Hook. Soon after the mar
riaye the woman died suddenly. Huss
disappeared and later his vest anil
watch were found on the bank OF the
Ohio river.
Two of the wives of Hoch have
| auarreled over money alleged to have
been on Hoch when arrested TIE
money is claimed by Mrs. Fischer
Hoch, because she was the last one
he deserted. Mrs. Notwithstanding
Hoch also lays claim TO $500 of the
$500 now said to be in h possession
of the New York police, as h gave
up that amount when Hoch bade her
/ adieu. Both women threatened to at
tach the money as soon as Hoch ar
rived in Chicago. but Mrs. Hendricks
is said to have quietly slipped away To
! New York TO attach the money there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
Defense i'm the Fishburn Trial.

Roanoke. Va. February 2.0Counsel
for the defense In the Fishburn mur-
der trial took up the entire time Of
the court today E. ". Robertson did
not furnish his address begun yester-
day until noon. He was followed by
Former Supreme Court Judge Archer
Phlegar, of Christiansburg. Va. and
ex-Mayor James P. Woods. of Roam
oke. There will be tive addresses ~
morrow and the case will likely GO to
the jury during Friday afternoon. H.
terest In the case continues undated
and the large room vas again crowded
all through the day. great numbers OF
women are helping to swell the throng.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
Tonic TO the SYSTEM.

For liver troubles and constipation
there Is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Barly Risers, the famous little
Pills. They do not weaken the stomach.
Their action upon the system is mild,
pleasant and harmless. Bob Moore, of
Lafayette, Ind, says: mo use talking,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Go their
work. All other Pills I have used grippe
and make me sick in the stomach and
never cured me. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers proved to be the long sought re-
lief. They are simply perfect" Persons
travelling find Little Early Kisers, the
most reliable remedy to carry with
them. sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
Progress in the Cotton Industry.

Paris, February 2.-Amerian progress
in the cotton industry was brought TO
the attention of the Colonial Minister
C1ementel during the debate today IN
the chamber Of deputies Of the budget
for the colonies. Deputy Flayel!s
pointed out hat America threatened
to dominate the worlds markets and
argued that Trance should develop o
ton production in the Soudan and Da-
homry and thus be in a position to defy
competition. Mr.. Clementel promised
to assist projects OF development when
they should be brought before him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
Fraud Exposed.

A few counterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imita
tons Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. and
other medicines, thereby defraudtng
the public. This is to warn you to be-
ware Of such people. who seek to
profit, through stealing the reputation
Of remedies which have been success
fully curing disease, for over 35 years.
A sure protection, to you. is Il name
OH the wrapper. Look for it. on all
DR.. Kings, or BUcklen's remedies, as
all others are mere limitations. II. r.
BUCKLEN & CO., Chicago, ILL.,, and
windsor. Canada. f r .Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
BALLOT BOX sTUFF1NG.
One Of the Mysteries Of the Alleged
Cnfair Voting Cleared Away.

Denver, Colo, February 2.-One Of
the mysteries of the alleged ballot box
stufing last November was cleared
away by a witness in the gubernatoriaf
contest before the joint legislative
committee this afternoon Experts I'm
many precincts have declared a num-
Der OF ballots probably Illegal because
they were not creased in such a man
ner as was necessary for them to be
passed through the slot in the boxes.
Alderman 4. S. Maui was called by
the Democratic attorney simply to
identify his ballot He was success
full In this and on examination
he was asked to how how lie folded
his ballot to put Ii through the slot
This brought out the statement that
many ballots in that preofnct had
never been in the ballot box because
there was not room for them. Instead
with the consent of the election ofi
Gals and the Supreme court watchers.
they We're cast in the outside case of
the ballot box and were not folded In
the same manner as those which were
put In the ballot box proper.
Most of the witnesses examined this
afternoon were foreign born persons
living in FIyria, a suburb of Denver,
whose ballots had been declared b.
experts to be fraudulent.
Each witness was asked to writ.
the word Democratic as he had
written on the ballot and in each case
the handwriting was Identical with
hat on the ballots.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
THE STAFF.
Reappointment OF Col. Balm GratiIes
His Friends-Narriage of Miss Bass
and Mr.. Alfred.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Goldsboro. N. c., February THE
marriage of Mr.. Charles Arthur Alfred
to Miss Mary Bass occurred at h
home of the brides parents Mr.. and
Mrs. L. D. Bass today at Dol It was
one Of the most beautiful home marri-
ages that has occurred in Goldsboro for
some time. The popularity Of the bride
had a great deal to do with the inter-
est which was taken in the happy event.
The ceremony was perfect in every
detail and was very gratifying to the
numerous friend who held Invitations
and were present to witness the happy
event. The groom has a residence IN
Greensboro and runs as express messen-
ger between that city and this.
The Army and Navy Journal Off
cially announces, this week, the staff
Of Governor r. B. Glenn, and II Is with
pleasure that We note the reappoint-
ment of Colonel T. II. Balm as inspector
general of the National Guard of North
Carolina. Colonel Balm was appointed
inspector general en- Governor Aycock's
staff in 1901, and in reappointing him
to this position Governor Glenn but
pays another tribute to the efficiency,
f~aithfulness and zeal of this highly &C
complished officer.
Colonel Balm first entered the military
service as private in the Goldsboro
Rifles in 1872, and served successfully
as lieutenant and captain of his COM
| pany until the outbreak of the Spanish
| American war. He was one of the first
TO volunteer his services, and as the
| senior captain of his regiment, the
| First North Carolina volunteer infan-
| try, won fame and distinction for him.
| self and honor for his state.
In point of service, Colonel Balm is
| the senior officer Of the Guard, having
| seen 33 years of continuous service.
There is not among us a man who
is more highly esteemed and honored
by his fellow citizens than is Colonel
Balm, and we voice the sentiment OF
the community when We extend our
congratulations to the colonel for the
we'll deserved and high honor which
| has just been bestowed upon him.
We are glad to note at this writing
hat Colonel Bain is rapidly
| cling after his recent serious illness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
Senator Mitchell Invites Searching In
yeStigation.

Washington. February 2.-Senator
John H. Mitchell. of oregon, who was
indicted by the United States grand
Jury at Portland, yesterday for brib-
cry in connection with the land frauds
investigation has made a statement
in which he says he welcomes the
most searching investigation of the
charges against him, and asserts that
only ''Misconstrued innocent acts
"Unwarranted inferences' can connect
him with the land frauds. He denies
positively hat he received any money
from Frederick r. Kribs for expedit-
ing land cases.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

The Picking correspondent or Inc
London Times regards Stoessel as a
coward and a tin soldier, Whl'e the
Paris "Figaro's" correspondent looks
uron him as the greatest hero or the
day. Much seems to depend upon the
point Of view.-New York Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

All who use Atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result
from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price,
including spraying tube, IS cts. Sold
by druggists or mailed by Ely Bros. Sc
Warren ST., n. Y.
New Orleans, Sept. 1, 1900.
Messrs. Ely Bros.-I sold two bot
ties OF your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer, VIM. Lamberton, 1415 Del
achaise ST. New Orleans; lie has used
the two bottles, giving him wonderful
and most satisfactory results. Geo. w.
McDuf, Pharmacist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
SDeedy Relief.

A salve that heals without a scar Is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. No rem
edy effects such speedy relief. 1t draws
out Inflammation, soothes, cools anu
heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A
sure care for Piles and skin diseases.
DeWitt.s is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. Beware of counterfelts,
they are dangerous. Sold by r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

We should stop throwing rocks at
Chicago when the courts over in Au-
g.sta grant twenty-eight divorce pc
titions before adjournment for the
noon hour in one day.-Florence
Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Charleston, S. C., February Gap
tain CHM. OF the schooner Maiden,
lumber laden, savannah TO Bridgeport.
reports that on January IS and IS she
experienced heavy northeriy gales ac-
companied with high seas and Ice. She
put into Charleston for repairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

The admiration of the outside world
for Father Gopon will be considerably
heightened since the holy synod that
supports the evils of Russia autocracy
tried to put the stigma Of the church
upon him.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the SKIN
in any part Of the body: Doan's ONT
ment. At any drug store. SO cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Possibly Mr.. Knox was right after
all when, as attorney general. he spent
only $4,000 Of a 100000 approprla-
ton for the purpose Of establishing
the fact that there was a beef trust.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Coughs and colds, down to the very
bordcrland of consumption, yleld 10
the soothing healing influences of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Some colleges are providing hem
selves with instructors in jiu 5itsu.
Last years football experiences hardly
Justify such an outlay.-Louisville
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
New Orleans, Sept. 1,

millionaire Duke is discovering that
Mrs. Duke is much harder to loose
than she was to fnG.-Concord Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Few big storms a without a vel!
of triumph from the Rev. Irl r. Hicks.
He. seems to have 4 lasting grudge
against good NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Land
mark
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

Is it a burno Use DR.. Thomas
Eciectric Oil. A cut? Use DR.. Thomas
Bclectric Oil. At your druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07
POTATOES
AND GUANO.

ff6 Bags Maine Bliss
IS. Bags Houlton Rose.
962 Bags a-S-1o Guano.
1,4ff Rags S-5-. Guano.
1,2O6 Bags c. $. Special.
1000 Bags SIS Cotton.
1900 Bags s-3-: Tobacco.
1900 Bags c. S. Meal.
f,45O Bags Best kainit.
III Rags Muriatc Potash.
2f0 Bags Sulphate Potash.
$50 Bags Nitrate Soda.
1910 Bags II per cent. Acid.
1900 Bags IS per cent. Acid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-07

is not practicable. Poles are attacnen
to strong sheets made of eacn
about ten feet square, and with leather
handles and a man to each side or the
sheet, it is easily carried around be-
tween the posts, which are set in even
rows. Another man or boy, with a
forked stick, shakes the vine gently
Just above the sheet, and the ripe
grapes fall and are caught. Children
pick up the few grapes which fall out
side the sheet. The vines should not
be beaten hard, as not only do you
thus get green fruit, but damage the
vines by breaking the tender new
growth which produces the crop nex'
year, or most of it. The leaves car
be famed out by a fan-mill or pickeo
out by hand; a fan-mil is best, ant
can be moved along as you go over the
vines. Mi vines should be gone ovei
as often as the grapes ripen, as YOU
can net gather all the grapes at one
time without getting green or over
ripe grapes, either OF which lowers
the grade of grapes. h we desire
particularly is b White Scuppernons
grape. If we are as successful IL
building up trade on the Red Soup
pernong as we have been on the white
we shall be willing to pay as much fol
Mish and James Grapes as for tn
white grapes; and the James Grapes
produce a heavier yield, as a rule. and
require a heavier character OF sell
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
NORTH SHORE TELEPHONE.

The projected line of telephone ser.
vice along the north shore OF the river
opposite this city and eastwarlly from
McGowan's, notice of which was taken
in these columns on Sunday morning
last, has not matured. There was no
meeting held between the people across
the bay and the representative OF the
Pacific States I. & 7. company, nor with
anyone else, in this relation, as was
counted upon. But the idea is an es.
sential one and must soon develop. The
important points of Gray's Harbor Deep
River. Brookfield and many Others en-
route along the proposed circuit will
not staySout of quick touch with the
world much longer. But il is held
they will have to get their service from
the Seattle office OF the Pacific States
and not from Portland. Local telephone
men say the route is one Of the rough.
est in the whole northwest to con.
struct, but it will be constructed, all
the same
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
VISITORS DISAPPOINTED.

Messrs. +. b. Schmidt and F. L. Bau.
ermeister, of Dunkirk, \. Y, were in the
city yesterday. They thought Astoria
was directly upon the sea shore and
were greatly disappointed to find IT Is
miles away from Old Ocean, as they had
but one day TO stay here. They found
some jolly Elk friends, however, and Ger.
tainly lost nothing that was good and
pleasant about Astoria. They departed
for Portland and their eastern home,
on the 6:l0 express last evenig.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Dr. X. Pearsons, Of
this city, who has endowed so many
small colleges throughout the country
yesterday presented To the American
board Of foreign missions Of the Con.
gregational church $4,000 TO be used for
Anatolia college, Marsovan, Turkey. The
money Is 10 remain intact forever, and
only the interest Is to be used for the
benefit OF the college.
In his letter to the board DR.. Pear.
sons explained just how he acquired the
money which he desired 20 devote 10 the
missionary cause. lie added that II the
Congregationalists chose to spurn 1t, he
would Be able 10 find place for Il else.
where. His letter follows;
Il enclose $4,000 for Anatolia college,
Marsovan, Turkey. This money Is TO
form the Mrs. ID. X. pearsons memorial
thutNuthh tuhu uhu tht Htmstpht ~
to be forever intact; the interest alone
being used for the support OF the college.
This money came in this way. by
sharp bargaining and rigid economy !
acquired $4,000 aud l2 years ago pur.
chased 100 shares Of bank stock. During
these IL years this stock has paid me
good interest and now | can sell the 100
shares for $4,000. ! can give you the
name Of the bank, and the names Of
the directors, all good men.
"Will this money be good to extend
Christian education in Turkey or Is Il
tainted money! II you refuse II there
are several theological seminaries here
that would be pleased TO get IL and |
know Of 100 poor colleges, south and
west that would be delighted to receive
IT,"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
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Miss Eta Strauss Is visiting friends
in Portland. Hi3n
I. L. Laurin has returned from Hot
Lake much improved In health.
Mrs. John McCue is visiting her dau.
ghter, Mrs. A. A. Cook Of Portland.
Lawrence II. Remington left for Port.
land last night on the o'l0 express, on
a business trip.
Captain larson, superintendent Of the
Altoona cannery was business visitor
in Astoria yesterday.
Miss Ella Kelly Of Metamora, Mich,
who has been the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. c. r. Morse Of this city has re.
turned to her home.
one Gunderson, the well known Sal.
walton Army special, has accepted posi-.
ton as clerk with l. II. Henningsen &
company, the Bond street merchant.
Councilman Leander Lebcck left on
the 6;lo train yesterday evening for
Collins Springs, where he will spend two
weeks in an effort to restore his health,
which has not been at the best lately.
A. p. Leonard, Of South Bend. Wash.
ington, the popular auditor of Pacific
county, came down from Portland yes.
terday, where he has been hitting the
tniP at the Lewis and Clark fair. As
he wanted to take in everything good
there was going, he along with oil other
good Elks took in the "Iauderbach Fest.
last night. His kind and sympathetic
brothers win see that he is properly
tagged and shipped home this morning,
via the Nahcotta.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
VISITORS WELL PLEASED.

Mr.. Arthur Adair and wife Of Waiter
vile, Maine, who have been the guests
Of Rev. and Mrs. l. ID. Malone, the first
part Of the week left for Portland last
evening and thence to California. Mr.,
Adair is a prominent business man of
his home city, being identified with a
number of industries and a member Of
the city administration. He was great
ly pleased with his visit TO our city.
The large mills, canneries and other
ph~t of interest were shown them
while here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
DAS LAUDERBAcH FEST.
Gala Night With the Best People on
Earth.

Gala Night With the Best People on
Earth.
The long.talkcd OF Lauderbach Fest
inauglrated by Astoria Lodge No. $50,
u. T.. o. h.. transpircd last night aud
was carried oil with all the zest anil
eclat for which the Ei,s are famous the
world over The attendance was limit
ed only by the membership Of the lodge
and such visiting Elks a- had the good
fortune 70 bc in Astoria yesterday, and
from the account. current az midnight
the affair was happily successful In ey.
cry particular.
The lodge had set up two prizes TO
be drawn for by the members on this
occasion, one, a paid up life.membership
card in Astoria lodge; the other, the
right to bear the loJge.number "lsO'
on the travelling card OF the Elk draw.
ing il. The first honor fell 10 Charles
4. Stockton, lnow Of Portlandl, and the
second to Walter ingalls, Of this city,
and both will be thoroughly appreciav.
ed.
\ large number Of the EIks were in
German costume and created no end Of
amusement. The entire affair was or.
iginal, unique, and on a par with the
universal aptitude Of the Elk to do
things a. they should be done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
Wisdom's School Shorthand and Type
writing.

We positively guarantee the full
course in six weeks. This requires only
one hour of your time and the hour is
engaged at the pupils convenience eth.
er day or night. Private lessons. No
home seady. No tuition in advance.
Most of our pupils averaged 100 words
per minute of difficult dictation. Pupils
begin taking business letters after ten
lessons. Good positions secured. Di-
plomas issued. We teach the latest re-
vised Ben Pitman system. No shading
nor vocalization from start to finish.
Over Griffin's book store, opposite
Star theatre.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-The steamer
Santa Barbara which ran on reef near
Delmar, on the Mendocino County coast
last Sunday was towed into this harbor
TODAY by the steamer Pomo. The Santa
Barbara became so completely water.
logged as she approached port that two
knots an hour was the best the Pomo
could make with her. The derelict will
be towed to the drydock and repaired.
Most of her cargo is rated as loss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
T.. s, Baldwin aud wife, Chicago.
A. u. Fuller and wife. Ashland.
MAIL ROUTE TO CLOSE
Last Dispatch to Nome via Steamers to
Be Made October 10, zoos.

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-Adyicrs 10 tho
lccal post office from Washington an.
nonn~ that the last dispatch OF mall
for the season via steamers 10 Nome.
Alaska, will be made not later than
October 10, 1905.
II will not be possible TO transmit
all mail matter In the form Of parcels
To Alaskan post offices until the open.
Ing of navigation In Alaska next
spring, but arrangements with Canada
have been perfected whereby mail may
be conducted TO and from the Yukon
district Via White Horse and Dawson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
THE PROMISED LAND.

Rev. +. s. McClue OF Iowa, was the
guest of Rev. Luther ID. Malone yes.
terday. He is much pleased with the
western country and has decided to re.
main ON the coast. Coming 10 the west
he Immediately wrote back to his faith.
er and urged him to come to "this prom.
ised land" He Immediately packed up
and began his migration and last week
purchased property near Portland and
is now domiciled in his new home, One
hundred more farmers for Clatsop coun.
ty would mean much for Astoria. They
would come II they knew Of the ad.
yantages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-04
Don't Borrow Trouble.

1t is bad habit to borrow anything,
but the worst thing you can possibly
borrow, is trouble. When sick, sore,
heavy, weary and worn-out by the pains
and poisons of dyspepsia, biliousness,
Bright's disease, and similar internal
disorders, don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms, but fly for relief
to Electric Bitters. Here you win find
sure and permanent forgetfulness of all
your troubles, and your body will not
be burdened by load of debt disease.
At Chas Rogers drug store. Price SOC.
Guaranteed.