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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
WOUND PROBABLY MORTAL
Chief of Police Arnitt and w. n.
Calls Engage in Pistol Duel

Fayetteville, May 27.~-Saturday ev-
ening at Hope Mills, W. n. n. Calls,
drunk and disorderly after two arrests
and released on bond, went UP the
street firing his revolver, when Chief
of Police Arnitt started in pursuit.
Calls climbed a fence and as Arnitt
was getting over Calls shot him
through the right wrist, disabling that
arm, when he shifted his pistol to his
left hand, shooting Calls through the
back, the latter wounding him again
in the leg. Calls fell and his wound
is thought to be mortal. 4,
Those of Arnitt are not serious.
Calls, it is stated. previously threat
ened the life of the chief of police.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
LIFE INSURANCE co CHARTERED
Must Have 100000 Before it a
Commence Business

Raleigh, May 27--The Jefferson
Standard Life Insurance Co., of Raj
eigh, is chartered with the following
incorporators:
P. D. Gold, Jr., c.. W. Gold, H. G..
Chatterfeld, J. G.. Brown, H. w.
Jackson, T. B. Womack, Charles E.
Johnson, J. G.. Hales, Charles B. Ay-
cock, Charles E. Benbow.
Authorized capital stock is half mil
lion dollars. No insurance can be is
sued until a quarter million capital
and a like amount Of surplus, or a to-
tai of half million is paid in cash.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due to
the disease being 30 insidious that It
gets a good hold On the system before
Il is recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure
Will prevent the development OF fatal
disease II taken in time. Jas. G. Shep-
pard, j. Hicks BuHtsK Drug 90. :.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup Is best
for women and children. It's mild ac-
ton and pleasant taste makes 1t pre-
ferable to violent purgatives, such as
pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet ana
a sample OF Orino at Jas. G. Shep-
pard, ]. Hicks Bunting Drug c..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
nawit+,s Carboaized Witch Hazel

DeWitt's Carboaized Witch Hazel
Salve does not merely heal ON the sur
face; it penetrates the pores and
promptly relieves pain caused by boils.
burns, soalds. cuts and skin diseases.
1t is especially good for piles. Beware
of Limitations. Sold by Robt. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
~TNCENDIARIES AT WORK
Four ffree at Different Times Break
Out in business Section of Eikton.

Out in business Section of Eikton.
Elkton, Md, May 27.-The breaking
out of four fires at differenttimes in
the business section of this place carly
today has createG belief that an
ATTEMPT was made IL urn the town.
In each kerosene was used. The town
council has offered a reward Of $3.50
for the arrest and conviction OF The
firebugs. The concern which suffer
ed losses are Robert ," Frazer, drug
gist, Walters Photographic studio. and
stables occupied by Rambo & George,
ice dealers. Kings hardware store was
ignited but the fire was extinguished
without damage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
our BREAK IN GCiHi iHA
Civil and Military Officials at
Wong Kong Killed
DESTROY GERMAN MISSION
German and British Gunboats Are
Sent to Scene Of Trouble

Chinese Troops on the Way to Put
Down UDrisinG-Chincse Bankers
Organize Steam Launcli Patrol to
Prevent Attack From Seward
-Four American Missionaries of
Presbyterian Church are in Danger
Zone.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
WINTER BLIZZARD PREVAILS
Snow Falls In Ohio. Michigan and
PENNSYLVANIA.

Cleveland, O.. May 27.-During last
night the temperature here dropped AZ
degrees, or from IS to Sc above zero.
There were snow furries in Cleveland
during the day. According to the local
weather bureau 10Y has never before
fallen so late in this vicinity since the
establishment of the bureau in this
city.
Detroit, Mich, May 27.-Snow is re-
ported from all over Michigan to-day,
with a veritable winter blizzard pre-
vailing over the Saginaw valley. Cadii-
lac reports hat five inches of snow
fell last night with mor coming, and
six inches have fallen at Petoske".
Reading, Pa, May 27.-Flakes Of
SNOW fell in the Schuylkill valley last
night and residents of Berks CO MT
report hat a regular squall visited hat
section.
Kansas City, Mo. May 27-Frost last
night was general over Kansas, with
the temperature in many places In
Kansas reaching so degrees.
st. Joseph. Mo, May 27.-Southwest
Missouri vas visited by a damaging
frost last night. The strawberry crop
particularly suffered.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
Is Completion Of Jury For
Trial Of Haywood
RECESS TAKEN T|LLFR|DAY
In the Meantime Sheriff Will
Summon Another Venire

Counsel for Defense Protest Against
Manner i'm Which Previous Lists
Were Made Up-AssertS That Out
of 100 Talesmen Only One Was
Member of Labor Union and Only
Two Were Working Men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
Passed Away Sunday Afternoon
at One O'Clock
The END WAS PEACEFUL
Friends aid Relatives Were at
Her Bedside

Widow ar Martyrcd President Had
Prayed Daily to Join Hinl-Tclc-
grams of Coincidence Received
Funeral Scrvicck VIII b. Held We'd
nesday-Prc~idcnt Roosevelt and
Other Distinguished Persons VIII
Attend.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
PETS FOR LITTLE PARisIANS.
Al Kinds Of Animals az Playmatea for
the Children.

Children play great role in French
society, as all those who have read
Gyps inimitable pitt Bob" will read
lily admit, and now the small Par
isienne insists on receiving on her
fete day and at the New Year a live
pet, instead of costly doll or me-
chanical toy. The demand has been
creating a supply, and lively trade
Is being done, not only IN puppies and
kittens, in tiny monkeys and in lambs,
but also in tigers and leopards. Up to
q certain age. these small felines are
quite harmless, and, of course, as soon
rs they begin, so to speak, to show
their teeth and sharpen their claws,
they are sent of to one of the two
magnificent Zoos" with which the
Gay City is provided.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
TWO SISTERS HAD ECZEMA.
cutIcura Cured Scalp Troubles Of
Two Illinois GirIs-Another Sis
ter Took Cuticura Pills.

II must give much praise to all
the Cuticura Remedies. l used but
one cake of Cuticura Soap and one
box Of Cuticura Ointment, as that
was all that was required to cure
my disease. was very much trou-
bled with eczema OF the head, and a
friend of mine told me to use the
Cuticura Remedies, which did, and
am glad to say that they cured my
eczema entirely. Since then we have
always kept the soap on hand at all
times. My sister was also cured of
eczema Of the head by using the Gu
ticura Remedies. Another sister has
used Cuticura Resolvent and Pills
and thinks they are splendid tonic.
! cannot say exactly how long ! suf-
fered, but / think about six months.
Miss Edith Hammer, r. F. d. No. 6,
Morrison, ILL.,. Oct. 3, 1906"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

curing. l began with Doan's Kidney
Pills, and soon felt better. Keeping
on, found complete freedom from
kidney trouble. The cure has been
permanent. l owe my good health to
Doan's Kidney Pills."
Sold by ali dealers. so cents a box.
lostey-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

For children teehng, sofens the gums reduces IN.
hammaton, slays pain, wind collie. 25c BOTTLE
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
Records to Be Proud Of.

Edward Wolfenden and Thomas
Bleakeley have not missed a single
session OF the Baptist Sunday school
at Upland. Pa, in "a years. Thomas
X. Draper has been present at every
session for the last 20 years and Elias
Ewes and William Taylor have attend
cd every Sunday for ten years.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
Health Of New York City.

Statistics of the board of health
show that the general death rate in
New York city is decreasing in all
diseases excepting the four groups OF
acute respiratory troubles, cancer,
diseases of the heart and diseases
Of the kidneys.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
Don't 1t Jar You?

To have a cough that you can't leave
off-even when you go to bed? Put
it away for good by using Simmons
Cough Syrup. 1t heals inflammation
of the throat and lungs-gives you
rest and peaceful sleep.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

says. fOT IWelNe
or fifteen years I
was suffering fire.
quent attacks OF
pain In the back
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at a time. /
would be unable to
turn in bed. The
urine was in a
terrible condition,
at times a COM
plete stoppage oc-
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

Some men seem to think they are
doing great deal toward righting
the worlds wrongs by fussing with
their neighbors.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES, are fast
to light and washing and color more goods
than others. l0c per package.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

Garfield Tea Guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drug Law regulates
sluggish liver, overcomes constipation, pu-
rifles the blood and eradicates disease. 1t
is made of Herbs.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

Your friends think that you are
right and your enemies think that you
are wrong, but you have to show the
rest Of the cold, un0ympathetic crowd.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

To big-headed man the world Is
very small.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

Large fortunes from small gratis
soon grow.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01

Men who make the most money get
others to make it for them.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
TO CUREA CoLDIN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo ouinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II IL falls TO cure. e. w
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN.
4 Most Dreadful Case Of Kidney
Trouble and How II Was Cured.

Thomas NJ Mccullough, 321 South
Weber St., Colorado Springs, Colo,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-02-01
Disease and Injustice.

Disease and Injustice.
The sin which is termed dishonesty
Is the same evil as that which Is
called disease in living bodies or
blight in the seasons; and In cities
and governments has another name,
which Is Injustice
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
Total number of school children, Abs.
WARREN THOMAS, Assessor
EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR.

The average man cannot afford to
employ physician for every slight
ailment or injury that may occur in his
family, nor can he afford to neglect
them, as SO slight an injury as the
scratch of pin, has been known to
cause the loss of limb. Hence every
man must from necessity be his own
doctor for this class of ailments. Sue
cess often depend upon prompt treat
ment which can only be had when
suitable medicines are kept at hand.
Chamberlain's Remedies have been in
the market for many years and enjoy q
good reputation. They sell for rs
cents q bottle
Chamberlains' Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy for bowel complaint,
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for
coughs. cold, Group and whooping
cough.
Chamberlains' Pain Balm Can anti
septic liniment) for cuts bruises. burns,
sprains, swellings, lame back and
rheumatic pains.
Chamberlains' Stomach and Liver
Tablets for consultation, biliousnes5
and stomach troubles.
Chamberlains' Salve for diseases of
the skin. One bottle of each of these
five preparations costs but $1.25.
For sale by G. C. Champagne & Co.,
druggists, and J. L. Watkins City
Drug Store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Notice is hereby given that on the Sd day OF
August, 1907, the undersigned liquidators will
sell at public auction, to the highest and last
bidder, the following premises and property:
A piece of land three hundred feet square,
near the town of Covington, commencing on
the Holmesvile Road on the east side,at point
200 feet in a northwesterly direction from the
southern fence of the rice field purchased by
Mrs. Mary L. Conner from E, D. Saunders;
thence at right angles with said road 800 feet
easterly; thence 800 feet in a northerly direc-
ton parallel with the Holmesville road thence
at right angles 800 feet back to the Holmesvile
road; thence down the east side of said road
to the point of beginning, with the two-story
metal building thereon, formerly occupied as
shoe factory by the Southern Industrial Insti-
tute, Limited.
Also the following property in or attached
to such building: One engnine, with appurte-
nances; a complete set of machines for maing
shoes; lot of miscellaneous articles and
property. JAMES S. JONES.
EDWARD J. FREDERICK
je29-6t LiQuidators.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Arrangements have been CON-
pleted by the Regular Democrats
for mammoth Fourth of July
celebration, to be given on the
beautiful grounds of Sulphur
Springs, within the town limits.
The merchants and business men
have contributed literally toward
making the affair success. There
will be fine free barbecue dinner,
public speaking, music, ball game,
etc. The entire parish will doubt
less be we'll represented to help
make the celebration on C
worthy of the glorious occasion,
one Of the most enjoyable IN the
history of our town and parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
Teachers Examination

Notice is hereby given to all per
sons who desire employ ment in the
public schools Of St. Tammany
Parish during the coming school
term and who will have to procure
c"r''f'""'oe If qualification; and to
- &c teachers who desire to i'm
prove the grade OF their certificates,
as we'll as to all teachers whose GER
tlicates will expire during the next
term, that the rext examination for
teachers license will be held in the
public school building in the town
of Covlngton, on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday, July 20, 80 and 81.
Be on hand promptly at nine
o'clock. sharp, with necessary
paper and pencil, that there may be
no delay, and that you may rot be
rushed for time.
Respectfully,
W. G.. EVANS,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish of
St. Tammany.

Notice is hereby given that under and
by virtue of an order of sale issued by
the above Court in the above entitled
suit on the 25Eh day of April, 1907. |
have seized, and On SATURDAY, the
Sd day of August, 1907, during legal sale
hours, l will offer for sale and sell 10 the
highest and last bidder, for cash, at the
principal front door of the Courthouse,
in Covington, Louisiana, the following
described property to satisfy the iudg-
ment rendered in said action, to wit /:
All the timber, of whatsoever kind and
character, upon the following lands in
St.lTammany Parish, Louisiana, viz
A certain tract of land In st. Tam
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
II. c. Mitchell VS.. Nicholson Lumber
ard Cooperage Company-No. 500.
Twenty sixth Judicial District Court of
Louisiana, in for the Parish of St.
Tammany.

Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of an order of sale issued
by the above Court in the above emitted
suit on the 25th of April, 1907. have
seized and on SATURDAY, the Sd day of
August, 1907. during legal sale hours, I
will offer for sale and sell to the highest
and last bidder, for cash. at the princi-
pal front door of the courthouse, in
Covington. Louisiana, the following
described property, to satisfy the iudg-
ment rendered il said action, to wit:
All the timber, of whatsoever kind and
character, upon the following lands in
st. TammanY Parish, Louisiana, viz
A certain tract of land in said parish
and State, located on Honey Island, in
section 38, township 7 south, range 10
east. comprising $50 acres, more or
less, said tract being marked C and d
on certain map made by Leyland ].
Henderson, surveyor, in the matter of
the partition between the heirs Of T. A.
Mitchell, deceased.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
Baseball.

Enterprise Park will doubtless be
crowded next Sunday, to witness
the game between the Coyingtons
and the crack Decaturs, OF New
Orleans. These two clubs played
an interesting game at the Park on
Sunday. May II, which resulted in
score of l to 0 in favor of the Wis
itors. The game will be called
promptly at2:3O p. m. Admission
% cents. Ladies free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
Succession of Samuel R. Barnes,
Twenty-sixth Judicial District Court of Lou
ana, in and for the Parish of St, Tammany

By virtue Of all order of sale from the
honorable the aforesaid Court, and to
me directed, bearing date June "a, 1907,
I viii offer for sale and sell to the high
est bidder, for cash at the front door of
the Courthouse, in Covington, between
legal sale hours, on SATURDAY, the
3rd day of August, 1907, the following
described property to-wit:
Twenty coy acres of land situated in
st. Tammany Parish, State of Louisi-
ana, Greensburg Land District of Lou
isilna, and described as follows: Com
mence at the northwest corner of the
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section IA, township 6, south of
range II east, and measuring the north
line of said northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter, five (5) acres east,
thence running south four (4) acres,
thence west five f5) acres to the west
line of said northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter. thence north four
(4) acres along said west line to point
of beginning, Embracing twenty (20)
acres more or less.
Terms of sale cash, for the purpose
of paying debts of the succession.
ie29-6t. T. E. Brewster. Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Notice is hereby given to the credi-
tors of this estate and to all other per-
sons herein interested to show cause,
within ten days from the present mott
ffcation, if any they have or can why the
final account presented by W. B. LIE
Bourgeois administrator, of this estate,
should not be approved and homolo.
gated and the funds distributed in &C.
cordence Herewith.
By order of the court, June 26, A. D.,
1907.
H.R WARREN, Clerk of Court
ie29-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

many Parish, in Honey Island, being
lot A on map made by Leyland j. Hen
derson, surveyor, in the matter of the
partition of the south half ~ of the
Stephen Applewhite claim, ais of the
Duncan Mccall claim, and part of the
John Mccall claim, said lot being in
townships six co. and seven Cd, south
of range fifteen (I5) east, in section
thirty-seven (37) containing one hun
dred and sixty (l609 acres, and re-
corded in book Y, page o., of this
parish.
Dated June 10. 1907.
je 22-6t 4. E. BREWSTER, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

HoE. James Br1ce, British Am
bassador to the United States, who
recently made IL trip through the
South, expresses himself as follows !:
The South possesses the agricultural
wealth of France, the rural beauties
of England, and The scenic effects
OF Italy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Stock Is being literally sub
scrloed to the proposed Covington
Drainage and Sewerage Company.
lhls Company is being formed tor
the benefit and Improvement of the
town, and is not intended to be a
money-maklng concern, and the
receipts from its patrons will be
devoted to maintaining the plant
and making needed additions as
the demand increases.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
HERE IS GOOD ADVICE.

O S. Woolever. one of the best known
merchants of LIE Raysville, n. Y, says:
eff you are ever trou bed with piles ap-
ply BuckIen's Arnica Salve. 1t cured
me of them for good 20 years ago"
Guaranteed for sores, wounds burns or
abrasion. Csc
For sale by c. G. Champagne Il Co.,
druggists, and J. L. Watkins, City
Drugstore.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

The Police Jury will meet as a
Board of Reviewers next Monday.
As soon as they have examined ard
accepted the tax rolls, an abstract
will be sent to the State Board of
Equalization, who will begin the
work of equalizing the values
throughout the State on July Is.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

NOTICE. - A general assembly
or mass meeting of the Vaudeville
Protestant Society will be beld at
the Union Church. ON Carol street,
Monday July /, 1907, at II O'Clock
q. m, for the purpose of reorgan-
iziDg and qualifying Its members.
A board of trustees will also be
elected to fill the existing vacancies.
Tbe pastors holding services at
this church and their congregations
are especially requested to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Up to the present the parish to
turn In the greatest percentage of
negroes and the smallest number of
white children Of legal school age is
Madison. According to the roll OF
the assessor of the parish there are
266 white children and 1907
negroes, nearly fourteen negroes to
every white child.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

DO not tie your monty up in a
sock where it will bring you moth
ing. Have a chat with the officials
of the ST. TAMMANY BANKING Co.
AND SAVINGS BANK, and let them
show you better way.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
SCHOOL BOARD

The Parish School Board will
hold its regular meeting in the
Court House at Jovington on Sat
urday, July Is, at $3.50 a. m.
J S. JONES, President
W. G. EVANS, Secretary
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

Mr.. Emile Frederick offers a
suitable reward for the return of a
small two-year old red roam mare
colt, which has been missing since
the latter part of April. See ad.
vertisement IN another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29
STRAYED

A small two-year old red roam mare
colt. Left with halter on. a natural
PAGER. Has been gone since the latter
part of April. A suitable reward will
be 7 aid for her returnJo
ie29-6m Emile Fred erick,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-06-29

The handsome opera chairs or
dered by Sheriff Brewster under in
structions from the Police Jury,
arrived last week, and will be put
IN position by the agent as soon as
possible. This will add greatly to
the appearance and comfort of our
court room, and will doubtless be
appreciated by the public.