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V 4 THEWlLGTON MESSENGfifi: WElMjESDAV, MAV tiiffl. r -.ntered at the Postofflce at Wilmington, N. C a econa class mau ma.n.p. Naw Advertisement. Fresh Tomatoes Special. Fancy Lemons D. C Whltted. Beach Cottage For Sale Special. Weather Conditions. (Reported by C M. Strong, Local Fore caster.) U. s. "Weather Bureau Office, May 11. The barometer continues above the nor- . mal ofT the Southeast Atlantic coast, bu is falling slowly, under the advance east ward of the trough of low barometer now extending from the west gulf north to over the lakes. The barometer Is lowest .over the lakes with no well defined storm centre. Rain Is falling over Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Mississippi and alonsr the lakes, and fell during the day over Florida, North Carolina and Texas The weather Is clearing off over the cen tral western valleys. Temperatures, have risen alone the coast and over the central west, and have fallen over the remainder of the country. Conditions would Indi cate cloudy weather with showers to morrow and Wednesday night, over this locality. - LOCAL FORECASTS. To 12 o'clock (mdt) Wednesday Threat ening weather, with rain; southerly winds, becoming westerly. FOR THE STATE. Washington forecasts to 12 o'clock (mdt) Wednesday Threatening weather, with rain; southerly winds, becoming westerly, - TEMPERATURE. 189ft 8 a. m., 74 degrees; 8 p. m., 77 de grees; highest, degrees; lowest 68 de grees. 1897 a, m., 71 degrees; 8 p. m., 71 de grees; highest, 79 degrees; lowest, 66 de grees. , Miniature Almanac Sun rises 4:57 a. m.; sun sets, 6:55 p. m.; high water at South port 3:59 a. m.; high water at-Wilmington 5:46 a. m. - Moon's Phases New moon, 1st, 3:38 p m.; first quarter, 9th, 4:28 p. m.; full moon, 16th, 8:46 a. m.; last quarter, 23rd, 4:26 a. m.; new moon, 31st, 7:17 a. m.; apogee. 2nd, 2:02, and 29th, 5:07; perigee, 16th, 2:01 PITHY IiOCAIiS. ' The strawberries movement over the Wilmington and Weldon railroad to northern markets yesterday were about 4,000 crates. i The last of the delegates, to the South em Baptist convention, took their de parture to their various homes on the different railroads yesterday. We are requested to state that Grand Representative W. J. Woodward, .of Jefferson Lodge, No. 61, K. of P.. will serve a collation to the members and visitors after the meeting tonight. Mr. W. J. Boney, of Wallace, sent The Messenger yesterday, some very fine strawberries which he calls the nicely flavored and many of them measured from 3 to 4 Inches In cir ournference. Captain Leavitt was feeling veryi much under the weather last night, but concluded to attempt the previously announced open air meeting at Front and Market streets. A large crowd was present and great interest was manifested?, about fifteen asking for prayers. Another meeting will be held at the same place tomorrow night at 8 o'clock., Willi. "White alias Gilian Heart, col ored, charged with robbing the post office at Cromatie, Bladen county, some time in the month of March, was given a hearing before Esquire Bunt ing yesterday afternoon and was placed under a bond of $300, for his appearance at the present term of the federal court. The ministers and delegates of the Southern Baptist convention who were guests of Mrs. J. J. Kelly, 319 Chestnut strjeet, before leaving, presented Mrs Kelly with a very handsome Bible for her very kind entertainment of them during their stay in our city. They all .say they had the best hostess in the '. city. - The proprietors of The Messenger feel that their thanks are due to all the employes of the office for their faithful and efficient work during the sitting of . the Southern Baptist convention. From .the highest down to the carrier boys, there was not one word of complaint at the increase of hours they were called upon, to labor. All did nobly and their services are duly appreciated. Holding the Fort. For the last two weeks an unusual number of policemen have been held in reserve at the city hall both day and night, in anticipation of a move ment by Mayor W. N. Harrlss and his board of aldermen to wade in and fake charge of the city government, in ac cordance with the decision of Judge Melver, at the term of the ' superior court for this county, held last month. Mayor S. P. Wright and 'his board seem determined not to be caught nap ping, and some nigh-t they are so sure Mayor Harriss and his1 colleagues will swoop down and sit in .the high places that extra vigilence is maintained and great precaution is exercised to pre vent 'this coup on the part of the oppo sition. Last night things . had an ominous look around the city hall. The blinds were pulled down and the officers moved around as if they expected por tentous things to happen. "A momen tary attack" was what it seemed that they expected. A Messenger represen tative started in the city hall -door but an officr headed him off with a club, held out as a bar to his entrance and he was asked if he wanted to see the chief of police. "Well, yes," said the scribe, and the officer called for the chief. Chief Melton was on the portico and hastened up, and The Messenger man asked: "What's tip, chief?" Well, nothing much," he replied. "we are just holding the fort." "Are you looking for Mayor Harriss and his board to step in?" the re porter asked. ; "We don't know what migh hap pen," saia tne cnier "so we are on our , guard!" Arrested for Arson. - William Usher and his wife Maggie Usher, colored, of Harnett township, were arrested last night between 8 and 9 o'clock by Deputy Sheriffs William Guion and William Fonville, and were brought to the city and committed to jail, on a warrant charging them with setting fire to two houses belonging to Mr. George R. French. One of- the houses, occupied by Arthur Fisher, col ored, was burned to the ground. Usher gave in his age as -.74 and his wife's as 50 years. ! ' . . TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if It fails t c"-- 25c. v THE MASONS. The Grand Chapter, Royal Area jkmobs, of North Carolina, Convene In Its Forty Ninth Annual Convocation Programme for the Entertainment of ths Visitors To morrow and Friday. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of North Carolina convened In Its 49th convocation in St. John's hall In this city, last night at 8 o'clock, with about B0 representatives present from various parts of the state. The following officers were present: Grand High Priest W. S. Llddell, o Charlotte. - Deputy Grand Higli Priest W, A, Withers, of Raleigh. Grand King J. H. H&ekburn, of New Bern. Grand Scribe M. S. Wlllard, of Wil mington. Grknd Captain of the Host W. F. Randolph, of Asheville. Grand PrlnclDal Solourner D. E. Al len of Charlotte. - Grand Royal Arch Captain J. D. Bullock, of Wilson. . Grand Master of the 3rd Veil E. P Bailey, of Wilmington. i Grand Master of the Second Veil A J. Harrell, of Raleigh. Grand Tyler R. H. Bradley, of Ra leigh. Grand Secretary Horace H. Munson. of Wilmington. . Grand Master of the First Veil, E. B. Neave, of Salisbury, and Grand Treas urer Wm. D. Simpson, of Raleigh, are expected this morning. Most Excellent High Priest Llddell presided and delivered his annual ad dress and it was considered by the committees. The session was taken up with the. regular routine business that common, ordinary mortals have no business to know. Dr. W. E. Storm, chairman of the'lo cal committee of arrangements, ex tended the courtesies of the city to the Visitors and announced a programme for the entertainment of the Grand Chapter and Grand Commendery, Knights Templar, while"ln our city. The programme includes a moonlight excursion by special train over the Wil mington Seacoast Railroad to the Car olina Yacht club's house, on Wrights ville" beach, tomorrow, night. Ladies areto be Invited. When the Grand Chapter gets through Its business the annual con clave of the Grand Commandery, Knigts Templar, will convene. There will be a grand parade by the Knights Templar at 5 p. m. on Thursday. On Friday an excussion will be given on the steamer Wilmington to South- port and out to sea. The steamer will leave the city at 9:30 a. m. and will re turn in the evening . . The Sublime Shriners will hold a spe cial ceremonial session on (Friday night. The Grand Chapter was in session till 10 p. m. and will meet again this morn ing at 10 o'clock. The following Masons arrived yester day to attend the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery: W. F. Randolph A. J. Wills, of Asheville: James K. Nor- fleet, M. D. Bailey, P. A. Wilson, F. ? Schaum, W. T. Brown, W. C. Brown, of Winston; J. W. Gulick, of Golds- boro; J. J. Whitaker, of Enfield; Jas. Southgate, of Durham; James Din widdle, W. A. Withers, John W. Thompson,.1 R. H. Bradford, of Ra leigh; W. H. Kitchin, of Scotland Neck;-J. D. Bullock, of Wilson; W. S. Llddell, D. G. Maxwell, D. E. Allen, of Charlotte; J. H. Hackburn, of New Bern. . - . UNITED STATES COURT. vs.- A Large Number of Cases for Violation of the Kevenne Laws Disposed of Yesterday. The United States court for the Eastern district, pursuant- to recess, met yesterday at 10 a. m, His Honor Judge Thomas R. Purnell presiding. The officers of the court in attendance were United States District Attorney C. B. Aycock, United States Assistant District Attorney F. S. Spruill, United States Marshal O. J. Carrpll, and Clerk W. H. Shaw. The following grand jury was drawn: A. D. Johnson, E. J. McRacken, Jesse Wilson, of Sampson county, Jesse Wil son, of Brunswick county, George L Giddens, W. S. Frink, John W. Perdew, George Rhodes. Frank "Swain. F. W. Ortmann, J. M. Pearce, George H. Can non, D. W. Thompson, oJhn W. Cal vin, Luther Leonard,! William Daugh try, W. J. Boney, T. M. Watson. Upon order of the court George H. cannon was sworn In as foreman of the grand jury and O. A. Wiggins was sworn in as bailiff. Judge Purnell delivered a lucid and comprehensive charge to the grand jury, after which It retired and report ed sundry true bills. The court- took up and disposed of ceses as follows:' U. S. vs. Ed. Moore, retailing liquor without license, verdict not guilty. u. &. vs. John Jackson, retailing liquar withoutl icense. verdict guilty. Sentenced to sixty days in jail and to pay $100 fine. U. S. vs. John Locklear, retailing liq uor without license, verdict guilty. Sen tenced to sixty days in jail and to pay 5100 fine. U. S. vs. J. T. Britt. breaking into warehouse and carrying awray spirits, nol prossed. U, S. vs. Jim Patrick, retailing liquor without license, not prossed. U. S. vs. Henry Bowden, retailing liq uor without license, nol prossed. U. vs. Henry Dixon, retailing liq uor without license, continued. U. S. vs. B. Bellois, failure to cancel stamps. Judgment suspended on pay ment of the costs. U. S. vs. Isaac Williams, retailing liquor without license, called and failed. judgment nisi. u. S. vs. Eddie Malloy, retailing, continued. James G. Germain, illicit distilling, called and failed, judgment nisi. U. S. vs. James Baldwin, retailing. nol prossed. U. S. vs. Luther Ransom, retailing, nol prossed. . U. S. vs. O. S. Jones, illicit distilling. continued. U. S. vs. Murdock Malloy, retailing, called and failed. Judgment nisi. U. S. vs. John Swinson, illicit distill ing continued. U. S. vs. Henry Covington, retailing. called and failed. Judgment nisi. U. S. vs. Charles Hubbard, retailing, called and failed. : Judgment nisi. U. S. vs. Charley Campbell, retailing, called and failed. Judgment nisi. TT o. vs. wiiey Oakley, retailing, cauea and failed. Judgment nisi. U. S. vs. Ell Hines, retailing, contln ued. .Alias capias. U. S. vs". Phillip" Munlin, retailing, continued. U. S. vs. W. M. Formyduval, opening letter in postofflce, plead guilty. Fined $50 and costs. U. S. vs. W. M. Formyduval, sci fa. Dismissed on payment of the costs. s U. S. vs. Patrick. BtewartiUicit 'dis- mi... Tioai sniiitv: Judgment was suspended and defendant was discharg ed having been in jail four months. U S. vs. B. Bellois, falling to concel stamp. Judgment suspended on pay ment of the cost. U. S. vs. T. F. Boyd, concealing spir its, verdict guilty. Fined ?z& ana cosis. U. S. vs. Duncan Covington, retau- n. without license, verdict not "6 HL e-uiltv. U. S. vs. Henry Malloy, retailing nHtfcrmt license. Called and liquor failed. U. S. vs. August McGougan, reailing liquor without license, order for capias, TV,, .mirt at 5:50 r. m. took a recess J. 11V .v- till 9:30 o'clock this morning. PERSONAIi MENTION. Mr. R. W. Grizzard, of Wallace. 1? here. Mr. J. A McLean, of Richmond. Va., Is at The Orton. Mr. John C. Drewry, of Raleigh, is at The Orton. - Mr. J. S. Cobb, of Verona. Miss., is in the city. . Sheriff J. M. Marshburn, of Sampson, was here yesterday. Mr. K. E. Terry, of Stella, was seen on our streets yesterday. Mr. L. C. Wooten. of Fayettevilld, visited the city yesterday. Dr. W. H. G. Lucas, of Whitehall, was on our streets yesterday. Mr. D. S. Aman, of Onslow, was reg istered at The Orton yesterday. .Mr. J. L. Home, of Rocky Mount, was seen on our streets yesterday. Messrs. W. T. Howie, and J. D. Whitaker, of Raleigh, are in the city. Mr. John D. Costin, a prominent cit izen, of Maysville, Is a guest at ine Orton. Messrs. J. Leak and W. J. Carter, of Maxton, are here attending the United States court. United States Deputy Collector W. T. Caho, of New Bern, is here attending the United States court. Mr. A. A. Wells, of Elm City, -who is traveling salesman for the Rhienstein Dry Goods Company, of this city, is in town, Miss Mattie Strauss, left yesterday morning for York, Pa., where she goes to visit her sister Mrs. George F. Molten. Hon. F. M. . Simmons, of Raleigh, came in last evening to attend the United States district court, and is stopping at The Orton. Misses Lillie White, of Edenton. N C, and Annie Boushall. of Elizabeth City, N. C, two . very charming young ladies, are visitng Miss Belle Gore, 604 Dock street. Mr. J. E. Norwood, formerly of this city, but now cashier of the foavings bank at Newberry, S. C., was in the city yesterday and gave The Messen ger a pleasant call. Colonel John F. Bruton. of Wilson and Colonel Walker Taylor, of this city, left yesterday for Charlotte to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows now' in session in that city. Messrs. John D. Shaw, Jr., of Laur Inburg, A. D. Ward, of New Bern. H. L. Stevens, of Warsaw, B. F. Mc-Lean, of aMxton, and J. F. Musslewhite, of Hope Mills, are among the attorneys here attending the federal court. Mr. J. Whitney Houk, general east ern agent or tne caiiiornia r run Transportation Company, has gone to Norfolk to took after the company's business there. He leaves Mr. C. W. Woodward in charge here. Miss Willie Stanton, the beautiful and attractive daughter of Mr. W. L Stanton, of Atlanta, Ga., who has been visiting Miss Aarbella Gore, during the sitting of the Southern Baptist conven tion, returned home yesterday much to the regret of many friends. Our gates are always -open to visitors of this kind. Mr. J. C. Hines, of Faison, N. C, one of Duplin county's leading and most valuable citizens, returned home yes terday after spending a few days in the city.1 Mr. Hines was a welcome caller at The Messenger office while here and also attended the memorial services and was greatly pleased with Dr. Jones' address. The following charming young ladies attended the recent session of the Southern Baptist convention in this city, and were guests of Mr. D. L. Gore: Miss Stanton, of Atlanta, Ga.; Miss White, of Edenton, N. C ; Miss Williams, of Boydton. Va., and Miss Buschel, of Elizabeth City. These young ladies won great popularity dur ing their stay in Wilmington. , , The Opera House Iast Night. A good audience assembled at the opera house last night to hear and wit ness an illustrated lecture by the Rev. J. T. Betts,: of Richmond, Va., on a tour, through Palestine. The entertain ment opened with a splendid duett by Miss Norma Foster and Master Prank St. John, accompanied on the piano by Miss Bessie Burtt. Mr. A. L. Byrd, of Dunn, N. C, treated the audience to several fine whistling selections, and then Mr. Betts by means of the projec- toscope exhibited various scenes - in Palestine accompanying them by inter esting1 remarks and comments. In his exhibition Mr. Betts introduced the fol lowing striking characters, which were represented as follows; Lady of Bethlehem Miss Lillian Ful- ford. . Mohamedan Lrdy Miss Lillian Breckinbridge. Egyptian Lady Miss Lillie Keith. Lady of Jerusalem Miss Ethel Barnes. Turk Mr. A. L. Byrd, of Dunn. Jewish Rabi Rev. Mr. Aden. Abrabian Sheep Mr. A .A. Wells. iood tamarrtan Mr. T. F. Simmons. They were all shown in the costume peculiar to the country described. Air. Jietts then lectured on Egypt, Palestine, carrying his audience on an interesting tour through' those coun tries. xne entertainment was highly in structive and entertaining . f Take JOHNSON'S CHILL St FEVER TONIC Southport's Hospitality. A pleasant party of about 200 ladies and gentlemen took in the excursion on the steamer Wilmington yesterday morning to Southport and out to sea. Quite a number of the delegates of the Southern Baptist convention who had remained over in the city went down and greatly enjoyed the trip. The peo ple of Soupiport cordially entertained the part J with a substantial dinner that was greatly appreciated. The steamer returned to the city at 6:30 p. m. , - . - . . -. ... XU Enterprise Commended and indorsed by Score of It Friends, and Its Praises Sang by Others t The Messenger has received so many cordial words of thanks and letters from delegates and others In attend ance on the Southern Baptist conven tion, that It was contenting itself that it had done its duty to the convention. to Wilmington, to Itself, and we might say the state, but when during the day more than twenty letters were received by mail and at The Messenger office from business men of Wilmington, we began to realize that our efforts in part were appreciated at home, and that others, besides ourselves, felt proud, of The Messenger. . We can find room to print but a por- tlon of these letters this morning, as it is not the policy of this paper to sound its praises to the neglect of news. We belive, however, It is a duty we owe our readers and ourselves that the let ters should be published to let others see what is thought of The Messenger at home, so that is our excuse for print ing them. The Messenger is not the oldest paper in the state, but it has shown by its enterprise that it "gets there just the same," every time. Below we . print some of the letters and will Drint the balance tomorrow: From Mr. p. L. Gore, Grocer and Com mission Merchant. Wilmington, N. C. Mav 11. 1897. Messrs. Jackson & Bell, City: Sirs Your paper during the sessions of our Baptist convention is worthy of the commendation of each and every citizen of this place. Allow me to thank you for your energy and enterprise. Yours truly, D. L. GORE. Frpm Captain W. R. Kenen, Collector of Customs. Messrs. Jackson & Bell, City: I feel that such enterprise as you have shown in your reports of the session of the late Baptist convention, together with advertising the advantages of .Wilming ton and her surroundings, deserves the" highest commendation of every citizen, and for one I thank you. W. R. KENAN. From Mr. S. H. Fishblate, Clothier. Wilmington, N. C May 11, 1897. Messrs. Jockson & Bell, City: Dear Sirs I take great pleasure in con gratulating you on the success of your recent issue of your paper, The Messen ger. It was an enterprise that should be appreciated by this entire community. It has done more to boom this city than anything that has occured here in years. i ours very truly, S. H. FISHBLATE. From Mr. H. C. McQueen of Murchison & Ccx, Bankers. Wilmington, N. C, May 11, 1S97. Messrs. Jackson & Bell, City: The editions or The Messenger during the past few days, reflect much credit on Wilmington, and 1 desire to express to you my cordial appreciation of such an exhibition of public spirit, on the part of its management. H. C. McQUKiiJN. fFrom Mr. Wm. E. Worth, Ice Manu facturer. Wilmington, N. C, May 11, 1897. Jackson & Bell, Messrs. Wilmington, N. C: Gentlemen I cannot help saying to you that each morning during the convention when I have looked over "The Messen ger:', that it has been done with a sense of pride and gratitude. All things con sidered, your paper has been more than a credit to our community, and you de serve its thanks. I not only wish to thank you, but to congratulate you. You certainly have done nobly. "Very sincerely, ' ' WM. E. WORTH. From Mr. W. M. Cumming, Real Estate Agent. Wilmington, N. C, May 11, 189". ' Jackson & Bell- Messrs. . My Dear Sirs and Friends: As a citizen of Wilmington-, I wish to express to you my appreciation or. tne manner in which your very good paper has sustained the reputation of the city and done honor to itself In its issues during the Southern Baptist convention It Is no more than we should have ex pected, but it Was fully up to anything we could have expected of a live, wide awake and progressive paper, and worthy of the best paper in a much larger city. Respectfully and very sincerely, W. M. CUMMING. From Charles E. Borden, Esq., President Navassa Guano Company. Editors Wilmington Messenger, Clty:K Dear Sirs As a citizen ot Wilmington, much interested in its wrelfare and de velopment, allow me to express the pleasure I have derived in noting the enterprise and public spirit displayed by your paper in its excellent issues during the sittings of the Baptist convention, and the large amount or space devoted to Wilmington and its various industries. The appearance and get up of your paper is excellent, anu would be a credit to a much larger city. Trusting that your enterprise will be rewarded, as it should be, with a much larger subscription list and a more gener ous advertising patronage, 1 am, with best wishes, - Very truly yours, CHAS. E. BORDEN. From Messrs. Geo. R. French & Sons, Wholesale Dealer in Boats and Shoes. Wilmington. N. C. May ll,'l897. Messrs. Jackson & Bell, Publishers of The Messenger, City.: Gentlemen We wish to congratulate you on your public spirit, and the hand some manner In which you got out your paper during the session of the conven tion. It should be a matter of pride to every citizen of this ' place, as your sev eral editions were metropolitan, and would have been creditable in any city. For our home paper by our "home bays," we feel we should not let the occasion pass, without, at least, giving a - word of commendation and appreciation that you should nat trunk you are without honor in your own country." Wishing you abundant success in all your enterprise, we are, v ery truly yours, GEO. R. FRENCH & SONS. From Mr. J, C. Stevenson, of Stevenson & Taylor, Wholesale Grocers. Wilmington. N. C. May 11. 1897. Messrs. Jackson & Bell. Editors of The Messenger, City: Dear Sirs As a citizen of Wilmington. identified with her fortunes, whether they be good or bad, as a business man, de pendent upon her prosperity, as a humble member of the Baptist church of this city, which has had the honor of enter taining the Southern Baptist convention. I cannot refrain from acknowledging with excusaDie priae the debt 1 reel to you for the splendid paper you gave us during the convention, une city was never sa well advertised, and your reports of the doings of the convention was all that could have been desired. To one of - my limited knowledge of such things the work ac complished in getting up the several edi tions ot your paper is simply marvelous. I did not think that the facilities were at hand within the borders of North Caro lina to produce such a paper. I rejoice with you as a business man at such evi dence of thrift and enterprise. I com mend your enterprise to business men of our city in all branches. Yours sincerely, JAMES C. STEVENSON. Last night's mail brought us the fallow ing appreciative letter "from an old friend, of The Messenger: Goldsboro, N. C, May 11, 1897. To the Editors of The Messenger: You spoke of the Sunday issue of The Messenger as a "hummer." Now comes Tuesday's issue which is also a "hum mer." Tou are to be congratulated. You have kept up with the procession and if all 'the enterprises of Wilmington (and God, bless the old town), could put for ward the push and energy yau have shown in the last few days in your valu able paper, It would not be long before the great advantages your town has over many other southern - towns (that are prospering) would be utilized. With your opportunities of shipments, foreign and coastwise, and as you may say, four rail roads, running into your town, with a climate unsurpassed and the numerous pleasure resorts in your immediate vicini ty and all accessible, it does seem as though you should hear the whir of fac tories and the hum of looms. There is no town in our state comparable to Wilming ton in many respects, besides its high social status, the finfe- moral and religi ous tenor that prevail and the true south ern hospitality just makes one feel that the city by the sea is the place to abide. Let your authorities send ' some good talker (have you not a Chesterfield) into the New England states and talk up your town and its advantages and persuade some one, if need be, to start a factory and take my word for it, others will fol low: that will give an impetus to vmip people, and you will no more hear the toasts rrom old ".Kip, "here is to you and all your family. May you live long and prosper." Cordially, A. J. GALLOWAY. From Colonel Walker Taylor, Insurance . Agent. Wilmington, N. C, May 11, 1897. Messrs. Jackson & Bell, Proprietors Wilmington Messenger; X regard it a duty and esteem It a plaa. . - ure in my official capacity as chairman special committee of the Chamber of Commerce to express to you my apprecia tion of the splendid- work you did for our city during the sitting of the Southern Baptist convention. I am proud of our city, for the handsome way in which It entertained our visitors, and right royally did our people sustain their reputation for hospitality, but no one agency did more than The Messenger to demonstrate to our guests the cordial welcome extended them. In serving the convention by ex pending labor without limit, and money without stint In publishing the proceed ings from day to day, you rendered a service to our city that every citizen, without distinction should feel proud of, and for which I am sure all make hearty acknowledgement. I have it from those high in the councils of the convention that The Messenger's reports are the best ever given on like occasion, and that the; work accomplished by you would do credit to a city many times the size of ours. But in addition to this you pub lished much matter relative to our various industries and pleasure resorts and thus did the city service of great value by ad vertising its resources, while adding to the pleasure of our visitors by pointing out possibilities for : enjoyment. Permit me to suggest that those who feel an interest in the work of the con vention, and who desire a full and ac curate report of the proceedings will do well to! provide themselves with copies of The Messenger covering the full term of the convention. Thanking you again for the publls spirit manifested and commend mending you for the enterprise displayed, I beg to remain, . Very truly. '- WALKER TAYLOR. The Fire Companies About to Disband. The fire companies are dissatisfied with the great reduction made in the appropriations made by the hoard of aldermen and board of audit and finance for the respective companies,! and have decided to unite in a protest to the boards. At a meeting of Wilmington Steam Fire Engjne Company Messrs. E. G. Parmele, W. C. VonGlahn and H. G. Walsh were appointed a committee for this purpose. The iFifth Ward Hook and Ladder Company appointed Messrs. T. J. Gore, W. F. Ketchum and C. C. Parker, and Wilmington' Hook and Ladder Company last night appointed Messrs. R. H. Northrop, W. M. Atkin-. son and John K. Williams. The other companies will also appoint commit tees. The appropriation has been cut down about $2,000 and the members of the companies state that they cannot main tain their organizations on the amount allowed them. Some of the companies, with the former appropriations, spend from $100 to $150 a year, for current ex penses, in excess of their allowance. All the companies are agreed that if they cannot secure sufficient appropria tions to sustain them they will disband and turn over their apparatus to the city, An Opportunity Ton Now Have of testing the curative effects of Ely's Cream Balm, the most positive Cure fop Catarrh known. Ask your druggist for a 10 cent trial size or send 10 cents, we will mail it. Full size 50 cents. ELY BROS., 56 Warren,St., N. Y. City, My son was afflicted with catarrh. I induced him to try Ely's Cream Balm and the disagreeable catarrhal smell all left him. He appears as well as any one. J. C. Olmstead, Areola, 111. New York Vegetable Market. New York, May 11. Cabbages and tomatoes quiet; no steamer; cabbages nominally $1.00 to $1.50 per crate; toma toes, nominally $1.50 to $2.00 per car rier; potatoes quiet but firm; New York 95c to $1.20; sweets $1.25 to $2.25. TRADE-MARK. Nature's Nervine and Rapid Restorative. An unfailing cure for Diseases of the Digestive, Nervous and Generative Systems. A Tonic of rare efficacy for the old and young and of marked ser vice for Students, Teachers, and all who are engaged in Brain work or close occupations. CURES Depression, Tired Feelings, Nervousness, Muscular Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Palpitation of Heart, Restlessness, Hysteria, Nerve Weakness, General Discomfort, Excesses, Alcnolism, and that almost innumerable series of diseases and complications resulting from any derangement of the Nervous system. Invaluable for weak women and nervous children. Steady Nerves, Braced System, Sound Best, Good Work, INSURED BY USI5G ' Dr. Cos's Cocelin Nerve Tonic. CONTAINS NO OPIATES OR DANGEROUS DRUGS TO MAKE A HABIT. 50 Cents per Bottle j If three bottles be ordered at onetime, a copy of Oriole Coot cook will be included tree. AT DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS OR DIRECT OF US ON RECEIPT OF PRICC SO CENTS. Winkelmann & Brown Drug Co. SOLE PROPRIETORS, BALTIMORE, MD., U. S. A. SPECIAL NOTICES. FOR SALE COTTAGE ON OCEAN View, Beach, nicely furnished and has every convenience. W. N. HARRISS. my 12 It FINE FRESH TOMATOES 15c QUART, nananas, Apples, Oranges, Lemons, N C. Hams, Spring Chickens, &c. R. 1 WARD. my 12 A GENTLEMAN GOING THIS WEEK TO the sound for the summer would be pleased to rent his house, completely furnished, till October 1st, if desired. House has six rooms ana ia Dost neighbor hood. Box 815, city. my 11 3t KVTR. HATIT MV TTnTTCC Akin irvn ON Ninth and Market streets, 66x155 feet. Apply w a. jil juciuure or vr. Jo. UUJUiMXU. I ' my610t BROWN DRESS LINEN. NEW RUGS Table Linens, Wool Dress Goods on sale next week at 18 Market street. J. . SHEPARD, Prop. my 2 THE REASON THAT PARKER DOES MORE painting than any one else in town is because he does good work for less money If you are going to paint get an estimate from him Sat- - isiacuon guaranteed before any money is re niuieu no. uoarKec street mylm BUY THE NEW HOME MACHINE. Per fect satisfaction guaranteed. Never ge out 01 oraer. examine it before you purcua.se any otner. S5.uo on lease. Umax S25.00 on easy payments. Special prices to visitors to the Baptist Conven uon. vr. w. WOOD, Agent, 123 Princess street. apl 29 FOR RENT DWELLINGS. Stores, Offices and Halls. For Sale Dwelling. Stores. Vacant ixtts; uaan or tune payments. Cash advanced on improved city property. Apply to D. O'CONNOR Real Es tate Agent, wumington N. c . sexsu A NEW LOT Fancy Lemons. I KEEP THE BEST AND MY PRICES ARE ALWAYS MODERATE. " ' ' ; ' ) D; C. WHITTED Funds to Pay All Creditors. Atlanta, Ga., May 11. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Georgia Loan Savings bank, of which institution the cashler.H.A. Cassln.was recently found to be short J45.000, held today, a "'new board of directors was elected. It was decided to resist the application for a receiver, as the report of the commit tee of stockholders, which has been investigating the assets, showed the bank has ample funds to pay all its creditors. The application will be heard tomorrow and in all probability denied. A statement from ex-Cashier Cassln was read before the meeting, in which he denied that he had been guilty of any criminality. John Oli ver was named as president to succeed Mr. Gress and Alonzo Richardson suc ceeds Cashier Cassln. The Acreage In Strawberries. Mt. Olive, N. C, May 11. Editors Messenger: Your correspondent in Sunday's pa per, stated that there was about 1,100 acres in strawberries along the Wil mington and Weldon railroad between Wilmington and Goldsboro, I wish to correct same. There are about 3,000 acres in this one crop. JD. J. AARON. nrrr riTir rt r Pain-Killer. (PEBJtT DAT!'.) A Bur and Bfo Remedy In every esss and every kind of Bowel Complaint la Pain-Killer. This Is a true statement and it mn't h made too strong or too emphatic IC It ia a simple, safe and quick cure for Cramps, Cough, Bhaumatiam, Colic, Colds, Neuralgia, 2 Diarrhoea, Croup, Toothache. TWO SIZBS. 2 Sc. and 80c. HAHUE, THE HATTER HATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS. Latest Styles and Lowest Prices! 26 North Front Street. ATTENTION S CALLED TO A COMPLETE SET OF CORN and Rioe Milling Machinery with Engine, Boilei Belting, &c. , compl ete, which is offered at a great sacrifice to settle the interests involved in the property. The Rice' Milling Machinery has been used very little. The machinery can be doukm separate or with the three.story brick building in which it now stands. For information apply to Col Roger Moore, Capt J. T. Harper or Capt. S. W. Skinner, all of Wilmington, N. C. - B. r HALL, my 6 lw ; Trustee. A DAY IN ROME." Lecture with Stereopticon Views by Prof, iLAKLi if. HAKK1MUTON, A. M,, Of the . University of North Carolina. Under the Auspices of Art Department of the or tn Carolina aorosis flBBIE 6HADB0URN - MEMORIAL MALL Admission 25 cents. May 14111, 1897 at 830 P. M. my 7 tf SGDeiliileonWlliniDoloo SeQGonstR. on ona finer May 5iti, m. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Wilmington 10:10 a. m.. 2:30 p. m.. b:au p. m. Leave Ocean view 7:30 a. m.. 11:30 a. m.. o;uu p, m, SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Wilmington 10:00 a. m.. 2:39 d. m.. t:3u p. m. Leave Ocean view 12:00 m., 5:00 p. m. R. O. GRANT, may 4 Superintendent, To Any nod GqidoUg la MMi " TRUTH," Only IO Cents Per Annum. To any Non-Catholic in North Carolina, we wiu send lor only lu cents per annum, ii TRUTH A Catholic Magazine devoted to giving "TkTJE explanations of the CatholicChurch that is of the Catholic Church as it is, not as caricatured and misrepresented. Address "TRUTH," Rev. Thos. P. Price, Man. RALEIGH, N.C The following rates for Passenger Fare will be in force to any and all stations on and after May 4th, 1897: Single trip tickets, one way, 29 cents each. Excursion tickets, round trip, 35 cents each. Commuters book, 20. round trips, $6.00 per book. From Greenville or Bradley's Creek to any station on Beach 15 cents round trip. From "Wrights ville to any station on Beach 10 cents round trip. From any station on Beach to any other station on Beach - 5 cents each way. R. O. GRANT, Supt, GEO. R. FRENCH, President, my 4 OFFICE OF THE TREASURER, WILMINGTON & WELDON R. R. CO., WirraiGTON, N. C, May 3rd, 18sJ7, The Board of Directors of the "WILMING TON AND WELDON RAILROAD CO. have declared a dividend of three and one half per cent, on 'the Capital Stock of that Company, payable to all holders of record of this date. Dividend payable at the office of the Treasurer on and after May 12th, 1897. The books for the transfer of stock will stand closed from this date to May 12th, inclusive. ' , JAMES F. POST, JR, Secretary and Treasurer W. & W. R. R. Co. my 4 td Returning home over the Seaboard Air Line (who have tickets) can have their Baggage checked from house di rect to destination and save time arid avoid the rush at depot by leaving order with COR. SECOND & PRINCESS STS. Authorized Transfer Agent for SA.L DELEGATES ID VIS TORS soufoem fiapiisi convention 11 s RANSFER (gimAaMDg(5Q0(7(7g A turn d0Wll! Collar Which Ul, 1 ft - it j by its price and quality. If not found at the (tore send iix cent for sample ' REVERSIBLE COLLAR CO. - - Dress Goods, Trimmings, Hosiery, 1 Corsets, Underwear, cordially invite all visitors in the city to call at their store, White Goods, where they will find a stock of Goods unsur passed in Style and quality. Prices moderate. Notions, Fine China, Bric-a-Brac, Novelties. Ilil NOl IDOKT'T IMdSS IT ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE i Hi 111 OF MILLINERY, HATS (TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED) FLOWERS, FEATHERS AND TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, LACES, GLOVES, UN DERWEAR, CORSESTS, UMBRELLAS, SUN SHADES AND NOTIONS DRY GOODS New and desirable goods in Silks, Organdies, Dimities, Lawns, Lappets, Plaids and Checks, Brilliantines and Percales, and all : other fashionable goods. Prices lower than any other house-in the state, quality and style considered. All we .ask is a call. A glance through our establishment will convince you of the same. 118 MARKET STREET, - WILMINGTON, N. C. Samples sent on application. . i Mme. A. Ruppert's Face Bleach and Soap. ' . " BUILDING SUPPLIES WE ARE UNQUESTIONABLY HEADQUARTERS FOR '?-J- i 1 it PK Linseed on, m SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS" i Logi, Hinges. Nails and BulUsrs Hardware. Let us figure oh your wants. Competition of any and all points can be met by the . N. JACOBI HARDWARE COMPANY 2 SOUTH FRONT STREET. WELCOME! WELCOME! Yes, thrice welcome, to our City by the Sea. Our citizens are expecting a very large crowd to attend the South ern Baptist Convention, and the other churches have kindly offered to lend a helping hand both in entertaining- the delegates and offerinjr their churches to their disposal. So, allow me to ex tend a welcome to as many as can come to these services. The occasion promises to be very fine, coming from the very best material the Southern states can furnish. And, while tou are here, visit Carolina Beach and Ocean View and Southport. and per haps the fort. Carry back with you a remembrance of this happy county of ours, the land of flowers' and sunshine. Perhaps your trunk may go astray and you might need some extraTjinen, a New Hat or Sailor, perhaps a new, and noby' Suit of Clothes. Ladies' skirts.Underwear or percale Shirts.Col lars and Cuffs, new Necktie or a pair of Suspenders, Hosery, Gloyes, Hand kerchiefs, Umbrellas, Shoes, Slippers, Stationary, Trunks and Valices, if so, call and see us. We are carrying, the largest stock of goods in the city store covering 15,000 feet of floor room, three floors and all .very handy to get to; on Front Street, opposite The Orton Hotel. In new Millinery we have almost every thing you can mention. A beau tlfull line of new Sailors, all prices. The narrow back rought straw Sailors, in white, Brown, Red and Blue, at 75c; Java or Panama Band Sailors at $1.50; White and Black Chip Sailors at $1.50; the Bell Crowned Sailors at 25c. 50c, 75e and $1.00. -.Trimmed Hates at 50c, 75c and $1.50. A beautiful line of nice Hats, nicely trimmed, at $1.50. $2.00 and $2.50. Beautiful Hats of the best Paris styles, at $3,000 to $6,000. About 4,000 rolls of Ribbon almost everything you can think of. We can suit you in color, quality and price. No. 40 tafeta. White and Black all silk, at 25c per yard. Come and see our Millinery and laces. Beautiful Black and White Silk Veiling for 15c, 25c, 35c, and 50c per yard. Silk Laces from 5c to 50c per yard. Cotton Vallence Lace from 3c to 12c; all grades of Linen Torchon Lace from 2c to 25c per yard. A big drive in new Matting pretty styles, pretty collors and good quality from 10c, 12V2C. 15," 18c, and 25c; both cotton and hemp warp. . " Ladies and Gents' neck wear. Nice Bows for 5c, 10c, 15c, and 25c Scarfs for 10c, 15c, 18c, and 25c. Four-in-hand Ties 18c and 25c. Large Scarfs, beau tiful silk, at 38c, , HOSIERY The best Seamless black Hoes for 10c, double heel, foot and toe, fast black Hose for Ladies at 15c, or two pair for 25c; Children's long big Hose good black; size from 5 to 7, for 5c; from 7 to 9, for 7c;best seamless mens socks, in black Balbrlggan for 10c, 12c. 15c and 25c; infants. hoes from 4 to 5t seamless, best black, at 10c a pair. Ladies Skirts, made up nice, Velvet bound, nicely lined, new styles, from $1.25, $L75, $2.25, $2.75 $3.00 up to $5.00 each. Ladles' Underwear; ' Night , Dresses, Skirts and Under Vests, Cor set Covers and Corsets. All styles Cor sets at z&c. iTenctt woven, small sizes, from 17 to 25 at 39c. women Corsets GEO. CM1AYLORD, Prop'r y-f JWiLUlSGTOJS Weu, reverse, wear sgarn-then discard. Auae of fine ciotn in six styles. Look better than the other kinds. One trial means continued use. collar and cuffs, naming style and size. 77 Franklin St.. NEW YORK. Millinery Ribbons, Laces Embroideries, Velvets, Silks, Satins, Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments. AT T il m ft. A for 50c, 75c, Ju. and $1.25 eacfi. The R. & G. from 50c to $1.00. HANDKERCHIEFS Nice emhstltch ed Cambric Handkerchiefs for- 5c and : 10c; nicely Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 10c, 12c, 15c and 25c each; Gents Handkerchiefs for 5c, 8c, 10c and up to 25c. GLOVES Kid Gloves for 75c $1; un dressed Kid Kloves, best quality, for 75c; Silk Mitts 15c, 20c, and 25c; Silk Gloves 35c and 50c; Cashesette Gloves 15c, 20c and 25c a pair. BED CLOTHING Nice white Spread for 50c, 69c, 75c and $1, $1.25, $1.50 up to $3.00 each. Comforts, Blankets, for less than cost, from 75c to $3.95 each. Sheets from 47c to 50c and up each. Pillow Cases for 10 and 12c. MENS AND BOYS CLOTHING Boys' Suits, of twenty different styles, from 68c, 98c; all wool $1.35; blue flan nel at $1.98; wool serge, in blue, $1.98. Light Cassimer Suits for $2 up to $3.50. Gents' Suits- from $1.98 to $3.00" a suit; strictly all wool $4.25. A beautiful line of fine Suits for $5.00; better for $7.50,A $8.00, $9.00 and $9.50. . 'nee Albert Clerical Suits, made of bew Clay Wor ted, nicely lined, at $12.50 a Suit. Gents. Linen Suits for $2.87 a suit. Alpaca Coats and Vests for $2.50, $3.50, and $5.00. Odd Coats 50c and 75c. Alpaca Coats for $1.35, $1.69 and $2.00. Odd pants from 40c, 50e, 75c, 85c, $1, $1.25 and up 10 a.vu a pair. - Gents' Spring Underwear in nice bal- -briggan Shirts and Pants for 25c, 35c, 40c and 50c each; bleached drill Draw ers, with knit anklets, at 25c, better at -35c arid 50c a pair. - A full line of Laundered white Shirts, big value, at 50c, 69c, 75c, 90c and $1 each. Percale, with two Collars and one pair Cuffs, best quality, laundred. at 75c, worth regular $1.25. All styles and prices in Percale Shirts from 33c to $1 each. TRUNKS We can please you and save you money; Zink covered Trunks, " 26 inches long, for $L20 each; 28 inches $1.45; 30 inches $L65; 32 inches $2.00; 34 inches $2.40; 36 inches $2.75; Eetter Trunks, better styles, full finished for $2.75 up to $5.50. Rugs and carpet remnants for 50c and 75c up to $3.50. Umbrellas for 45c, 50c, 75c, 98c up to $3.50 each. . " Men's Straw Hats from 15c to $1 each, Derbies the latest styles from 75c to $1.75 each. All styles of Wool, Felt j Hats from 25c to $1.50 each. The new shaped brim Hat. best material, for -$1.50, in PearL White, Brown and Red. All the bargains that I have to offer In new Silks and Dress Goods, Lace Curtalnsjmd Window Shades, Percales and Lawns. Figures and Demities, Shallies and Organdies, Laces and Em broidery, Slippers and Shoes, I have not room to. tell about, but would like to show, you when you are in the city. I truly hoDe Jiomes and enjoy yourselves and spend a pieasant week with us and, if you or your friends should need anything in the Dry Goods line to use or to carry back, come and see me and I promise, if possible, you will get waited on all right and buy more goods for less money than it has ever been your good fortune to do before. i You will find us at 112 North Front street opposite The Orton hotel. mm tOCK BIG RICKETcSTORE
The Wilmington Messenger (Wilmington, N.C.)
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