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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
sPANIARDS TAKE ALARM

Atthe Fact That Our North Atlantic Squad.
ron Will Soon Be in the Neighborhood OF
Cuba-This IL Taken al q Menace to Spain
Madrid, December 1S.-The impartial
in an article on the United States con-
g1ress, says: '4After the insults and
calumnies against Spain, our excellent.
almost protector, and friend, McKin-
ley, as compensation, Is going to send
a squadron to the gulf Of Mexico, a
measure never so unnecessary as now,
since Cuba has captain
whose policy is just and humane. Spain
This is because the yankees are seek
ing to justify the policy of-the insur-
gents who base their hopes on the in
terventfon of their friends. The send
ing Of this squadron Will revivfy their
hopes and cause a continuation of the
struggle. The Intervention of the
United States will lbe a monstrous act
OF cynicfsm. Those who kept silence
in the presence of the German cruisers
at Hayti, do not care to risk the dis
appreciation OF Europe"
.sWe know means which will fail the
tricks of the yankees. These means
are the great wisdom OF Spain, the
great loyalty of the island, the grand
activity in our arsenals and the great
energy of the government. It Is un-
necessary to mention the patriotism
of SPAIN y
The reports circulated concerning
the construction of Spanish warships
are much exaggerated, according to
the note, which asserts that it is the
governments Intention merely to COM
plete the existing squadron in accord
ance with a scheme prepared some
years ago by a commission presided
over by the late Senior Canovas del
Castillo. The note concludes with the
assurance that the carlists have not
been contemplating disturbances and
that the leaders OF the party are pre-
pairing to take part in the approach
ing legislative elections.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Norfolk. Va. December ls-Tbe -
grand jury IN the ONvo Pecker case -
day returned three Indictments aGuan
John andersen, cook oe the scsouR
murder OF Captain Whitman and 49,
Saunders. and with burning rho VEL
Andersen was put on trial for the Inur-
der OF Saunders and pleaded not guiny-
petit jury was empaneled and tho g.
viii come ND Monday morning at =
O'Clock. n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
Financial Indepsndence OF the United
States

Washington. December 1s.-In speaking
Of the present situation of the New York
money market. Mr.. Coffin, the acting
comptroller OF the currency, today said:
eff anyone doubts the financial independ-
ence of the United States he should study
the quotations showing current rates OF
interest on loans in New York, London
and other places It will be found that
the rate for demand loans yesterday In
New York G per cent? was as low as in
any European city and lower than Lon
don, Berlin Hamburg and Amsterdam
In these centres rates ranged from 2h
to A. per cent. This fully accounts for
the non-import OF gold by the United
States although our heavy exports Of
cotton, corn and wheat have established
a large balance OF trade IN our favor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
Rartbqu.ke Shocks in virginia

Richmond, Va, December 1S.-Ashland
seventeen miles north OF here, reports
a slight earthquake shock at $40 O'Clock
this evening. The movement was from
east ito west.
AT 7:4 O'Clock tonight a slight earth
quake shock was felt in the western
suburbs OF this city. Windows and china
in houses ratified, and the dfSturhan nee
was accompanied by a rumbling sound
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Abingdon, Va, December 18.-Waiter
and jackson Marks, accused OF the
murder Of old Mrs. Rebecca Carlton,
were today arrested and jailed. A war
rant for the arrest Of Elizabeth Long,
as accessory after the fact, was issued,
night. Excitement is running high.
but the evidence is only circumstancial
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
Proposed Amendments to virginia's Con-
stituttOa

stituttOa
Richmond, Va, December Isn't.
George c. Bland introduced two bills
proposing amendments to the constitu-
tion which are both in the line of econ-
omy. One OF these measures provides
that members OF the general assembly
fbe elected for four years and to serve
two terms. The second bsH proposes
to merge the May elections with those
of November. The object OF these pro-
posed amendments Is to save expense
to the commonwealth in conducting
elections and to prevent agitation in
in the country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Nervous people find relief by enrich
ing their blood with Hoods SaEsapa-
rilla, which II the one true blood puri-
der and nerve tonic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
st. Mary's Decided to tho EPIscop II Church
Especial to The Messenger)

Raleigh, N. c., December 18.-The
deed for st. MaTy's school here to the
Carolina is signed by the heirs Of the
late Paul C. Cameron. The amount to
he paid is $4,000, one third cash, the
balance in twenty years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
This Tells Where Health May be
Found

And that is more important than max
ing money. If your blood is impure,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine for
you. IT cures scrofula, salt rheum,
rheumatism, catarrh and all other dis
eases originating in or promoted by
impure blood and low state of the sys-
tenn.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure indigestion, headache.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
ANAEIAS PUT TO SHANE
BIZ CLAIM OF VALIANT DEEDS OF
A YANKEE SOLDIER

Raleigh TO Have Another Railroad ruber-
culosts Among State Cattle-Judee tSut-
ton Rises TO Explain. No Trou BILE for Con.
victs to Escape from tho Psnitentiary.
Changes I'm Omces OF Harshal and Reve-
nuc colisctor-ExaminatiO Of Books Of
Treasurer and Auditor
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
No Durable Disease Can Battle
DR.. Frost.

No matter how much you have suffered
nor how many doctors have failed, Frost
Remedies will positively cure you.
If you liver IS out of order, Jour kid
neye, stomach OF nerves impaired, or you
are afflicted with any either ailmenr, ask
the nearest druggist for Frost Remedy
suited to your requirements.
Read What Your Neighbors in Port
land say.
DR.. Frost cures disease in every form.
Portland is getting we'll rapidly, thou
sands of the celebrated specifics have
gone into the homes and sufferers are
loud in their praises of the new great
remedies, throughout the State of Maine.
A food of testimony has poured In from
every section, which proves that DR.. FEosl
has thoroughly captured the state.
Talk with the nearest druggist about
these wonderful remedies, also ask him
forIa Frost Book telling how to get well
the quick way.
You cannot igore the testimony of your
neighboIs. If you have been humbugGeo
by quack doctors and worthless nostrum:
i'm edistely abandon all other treat
ments and procure DR.. Frost's Remedies
they are the greatest discoveries within
e fly years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

FkOST's HEADACHE CURE does
not interfere with the hearts action.
Cures sick and nervous headaches, head
aches from the uss of liquors and chronic
heada che, Csc.
FROsT'S LIVER CURE banishes
salIow complexion, jsundice and liver
complaints generally, $50.
BROST'S KIDNEY CURE cures
where all other 81 stems have failed, 25c;
FkOST'S NERVOUS DEBILITY
GU RE quickly, Gains the nervous sys-
tenn and braces UP the patient; no nerve
tonic equals it, 25c.
FROST'S NO-LA GRIPPE cures colds
and grip and prevents pneumonia. At
this time OF the year your life may de-
pend on having it handy. CSC.
FROST'S RHEUMATISM CURE is
celebrated the world over. II is tie
"mirnele work" and has astonished
thousands, 25c.
If you are in doubt as to your disease
write freely to DR.. Frost, Phoenix Build
ing, Springfield, Mass, and your case
will be thoroughly diagnosed free OF all
charge, and you will be told whaS to 90,
soyou can go to your druggist and thus
save doctors fees.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
better than anyone else can carry to a
successful conclusion.
THE CHARTER AMENDMENTS,

The adoption of the amendments to the
city charter by the City Council does not,
of itself, of course, make it certain that
they will become operative. They have
yet to run the gauntlet Of the Legislature
and OF popular vote. Approval by the
council, however, gives them good
start en- the road to success What is
needed now is vigorous pushing of the
amendments by citizens whose character
is SO high and whose interests are so
closely identified with the interest of the
municipality as to convince tho legisa-
ture that they are adapted to the needs
of the city and desired BY the best ele-
menss of our population. We may he
sure that the elements that are opposed
to any change in the charter, will use
all their Influence and power to accom-
plish their defeat. Hence its friends must
he active and vigilant If they would see
| them succeed.
The people commonly have little diff
Guilty in getting from their representa-
tives what they want when they make
| known their wishes in a positive and
vigorous manner. Bad legislation, bad
candidates and bad officials are in the
great majority of cases symptoms OF
apathy on tho CART Of the majority of the
people They signify as % rule that a
few people, wish personal axes to grind,
are running politics, ana that the mass
Of the people who have NO interest but
to haze good government. have abdicat-
ed their political functions and
are nealeotirg the duties which they owe
| TO their city and state. Good machinery
is q great help in the government of 6
city, hut good mschinery will NOS dc
good work without Intelligent and con
| scientious mon to run 1t. The new city
charter if adopted VI i'll not Of itself secur
improved municipal government. /
must bs administered by competent mel
Or it may not only fail to improve on
government, but injure it. A
the base OF good government ID in
teresa on the part OF intelligent and con
scientious citizens. Without it no Cit,
is likely TO enjoy good government I
great while. Men who engage in polite
for what they can make out of it vii
soon get control when the mass of tn
people are apathetic, and the city will
he run not In way to promote tn
general welfare, but SO as to furthe
their special interests.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
That m arveI Of All M arvels-
Or. Frost's Rheumatism
ure-P erfor m @ d
Another Miracle,


DR.. Frost again demonstrates his abil-
ity to euro cases of rheumatism which
have besn pronounced incurable. The
friends of Mr.. Richard q. Rice are as
tonishsd at the wonderful work Of DR..
Erost's Rheumatism Cure. MIR. Rice re-
sides at 81 Lowell ST., and ia father of
Jas. L. Kice, proprietor OF the large pro-
vision house at 1107 Congress ST., Port
land. Hundreds of dollars went from
his pocket to fight this terrible disease.
In return he got gallons OF worthless
medicines, Tut no reisf. He found his
deliverer at last through DR.. Frost and
gladly tells the world of his remarkable
cure Hear his story in his own words:
81 gladly testify to the remarkable
powers of DIR. Frost's rheumatism Cure.
| 1t has accom- plished almost miraols in
my case. had my first attack Of rheu-
matism twelve years ago. For weeks
suffered untold agonies. My right foot
ami leg were the feat of pain. l finally
COS some better, abut was taken worss
again. seven years later. / also had
rheuamrio fever. This lsft me in a terri
blescondition. My whole right leg would
ache so all the time that could get 10
screaming The pains were SO intense
| that l would CRY like child. This at
| tack lasted eight months, and in that
time. from turturs and sleeplessness, my
| hair and beard turned white and looked
| to be 80 years old. For the last five years
| l have suffered more or less all the time.
| 1 grew thin and weak. feared that
| could not live through another attack.
EVERYTHING that was suggested or advar-
tised tried. Not one bit of relief did !
ever get from any medicine except Dr.
| Frost's Rheumatism Cure. When
started taking that few weeks ago
was suffering from another severe sttack.
| I could not walk without cane, and
then it WAS difficult. ! could not get up
or down STAIRS | was crippled and bent
over from suffering. A few doses of DR..
Frost'e Rheumatism Cure started me
on the road to recovery, and have grown
better steadily ever since. I walked to
nv SONS store after l had been under
this treatment TIRES days, and went into
Che cellar aud carried two heavy packa-
ees to the floor above. The clerks were
Hstonished | had not been able to dc
this hafore for q long tim e. have now
taken three bottles ana can scarcely feel
a single pain. DR.. Frost's Rheumatism
Cure is truly a miracle worker. | think
| it is the best in the world.
No matter how long you have suffered,
or how many doctors have failed, Dr.,
Frost,s remedies will cure you Ash
your druggist about their unprecedented
record and hand him S5c for bottle
suited to your dlsehse' also asA MIN FOL
a Frosu Book telling how to get vel
quick .1,u
any form Of catarrh. Use frost's Balsan
Spray in connection, 50o.
EROsTS'S COUGH CURE curs S
acute or chronic cough, hoarsoness, etc.
25c ,e,.
wonderH gives you new stomach; cure
INDIGESTION, loss of appetite, dizziness
etc., 25c. ~
| FROST'S FEVER CURE should
nroaob of levers, especially in childre,
avoid danger by its prompt use, use.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

Late dispatches indicate that the new
tariff bill is nearly completed. Or the 80
members of the new Senate thera will be
Al straight Republicans on oil issuas or
twoless than necessary to pass tho bill.
There are ten other senators, however,
claased rs silver Republicans from whom
il is almost. practically certain that a
few votes can be relied upon. Senator
McEnery of Louisiana. though Demo-
Graf, is reported to have expressed an
ihtenSion of voting for some protective
measure and altogether the passage CT
some revenue producing measure is quite
Teassuring.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to reg.
ulata the bowels and kidneys will find
tie true remedy in Electric Bittors. This
medicine does not stimulate and contains
no whiskey nor other intoxioants, but
actr as q tonic and alternative. 1t acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels, add
ing strength and giving tone to the Or
CANS thereby aiding Nature In the per
formanee of the functions. Electric Bit
tiers is an excellent appetizer and aids d.
gestion. Old People find it just what
they need Prioe fifty cents and 81. 90 per
bottle at n. p. S. Goold. Drug Store, b77
Congress- street, under Congress Square
H otel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

AnentEtne discussion now going on, as
to the lavish expenditure of money for
the coming masked ball in New York,
thu words of Bishop Potter taken from a
review article published some years ago,
seem pertinent. "The amiable eophis-
try, that luxury aud extravaganza put
money in circulation and go promote Fl
bsneacent expenditure, becomes, in the
face Of our modern civilization. with its
complex and tremendous social pre- blems
simply a .monstFous imrertinence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

This suggestion Of the Portland Adver-
tiser that Mayor Baxter be urged to ao-
cept another term will undoubtedly re-
ceive hearty endorsement from those OF
our citizens who are anxious to have
tie mana, eInent of their municipal
affairs in the hands Of man who has
demonstrated his admirable fitness FOX
the office, who has given withou stint
his time and his great business ability
to the promotion of the city's interest.
who takes pride in his city, who has &C
complished much that will Gonduce to
its growth aud prosperity, and who has
devised plans for adding to its attrac-
tiysness and comfort, and for i,nprov-
ing lis governmental methods which he
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

Woman suffrage seems to be making
considerable Roadway in England just
now. a franchise bill passed its second
reading in the House by q vote Of 225 to
I57. A bold move in the face and eyes
Of statement made by Sir William
Eaucougt, in the c. urse of the discussion
on the measure, that there are at tbs
present. time 200, 900 more women than
men in Great Britain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

A glance at the list of Senators who
will Oppose the arbitration treaty shows
that il is made up largely of Western
Silver Senators and Southern Demo
crats. This is as might have been ez-
pected. For several years past these
two elements have stood shoulder to
shoulder in support of almost all legis-
lation that was bad and in opposition tc
iii that was good. Ordinarily they have
not bean powerful enough to secure the
former, though they have frequently
prevented the latter. AS they number
mere than one third of the Senate they
can, if they stick, prevent it's ratitica
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

ecordiug to the reports received by
tie adjutant general Of he army, which
have gust been laid before Congress, the
total mum Der of mon unorganized and
available for military duty in the United
States is lG0s4, 5S4. The present military
furos of the country including, of course,
the militia of the different states is l12,
1876, the great majority icing attached
to the infantry branch of the service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

South Carolina Prohibitionists have re-
newcd their attempt to amend the. dis
pensary law. Their proposition. pending
Ia the Legislature, is to restrict the sale
Of Iiauor to mechanical, scientific, and
medicinal PURPOSES only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

result is due to Mayor Baxter's wise and
spirited leadership and the implicit
confidence of the pu bile in his sincerity.
The Improvement ontl1nen by Mayor
Baxter will make Portland one of the
most beautiful cities in New England
city to which Deering will be proud to
be- annexed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06

Joseph L. Rawlins. who has just been
elected 10 the Senate By the legislature
Of Utah, is an ex-congressInan, a gentle
and lawyer by profession. In 1899 he
was chosen delegate to Congress from
the territory Of Utah, on the Democratic
ticket, defeating Frank j. Cannon, now
United States Senator.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
joliet RAILWAY co
3 Per Gent.
20 YEAR GOLD BONDS,
Dated August LIST, 1896.
Principal and interest Payable
i'm Portland, Me.

The Joliet Railway Company owns and
operates the entire street railway system
in Joliet. Ill.,, and a line to Lockport, a
manufacturing town five miles distant,
situated at the present terminus OF the
Chicago Drainage Canal
The population of Joliet, incl uding
Lockport, is over 10000.
The Joliet Railway Company owns
sixteen miles of track, large brick and
stone power house with double equip
ment of boilers, engines and generators,
large stone car-barn with a capacity OF
over 40 cars, and other valuable real es-
tate.
The property has cost over 100000.
and the present owners are now expend-
ing on track and car equipment about
$40, 600 more. The present mortgage is
for $3.50, 600, and covers all present prop
ertv and all that may hereafter be ac-
quired.
The railroad has been recently pur-
chased by Portland parties and is con-
trolled by them. The net earnings of the
road are two and one-half times the in
terest on the bonds.
The officers and directors of the road
are: J. A. Henry, Joliet; w. B. McKin--
ley, Chicago; J. E. Burnham, Edward
Woodman, Weston T. Milhken, Henry
p. Cox. Walter. G. Davis, C. L. Baxter
and George f. Duncan, all of Portland.
Price and further particul ars upon ap-
plication.
GEORGE r. DUNCAN,
4s Exchange St, Portland, NE
ian27d2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
RuckIen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for
R Rnenm, D Fever Sores, fietter, Ghapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ded.
Price 25 cents per boz. For sale by II. r.
S. Goold, 577 Congress ST., under Con-
greas Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-06
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6.

The Legislature of Kansas seems bent
en- driving out of the State what little
capital now remains there. A bill
which provides fer the taxing of all
evidences of indebtedness has already the
approval Of the Senate.