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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30
DIR. RUSSELL BELLAMY
Presents the Sigma Alpha Men to Presi.
dent Mckinley.

Hre60uCS the sigma Alpna Men TO fr0sls
dent Mckinley.
President Mckinley received the men,
bers of the New York chapter Of the Sig
ma Alpha Epsilon in the parlors of the
Windsor at 9 o'clock last night. The
president is a member of the fraternity.
The principal speaker was DR.. Russell
Bellamy, who said:
Brother William Mckinley, president
of the United States: We have come from
every state in the union to do you honor,
to seek new inspiration and to be sent
along with renewed ambition. This occa-
sion will ever remain memorial to all of
us. 1t is on the eve of paying further
tribute to the fame of that great general
whose name resounds with patriotism,
strength and truth; to whom a nation pays
homage, not only for his loyalty toward
the one, but his kindness and considera-
ton toward the other. Let us have
peace tells the story of his life"
The president replied as follows:
Doctor, 1 assure you I feel honored in
meeting the mebers of the fraternity. /
am very proud to be a member of such a
fine organization as the Sigma Alpha Ep-
silon. 1t is as dear to me now as it was
in my college days"
Shaking hands he Remarked: you see.
I haven't forgotten the old grip yet
New York Journal, April q.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30

West Fifty-second street, having beea
preceded down the river by the torpedo
boat Porter. The president stepped
into the launch. and as she steamed
for the Fifty-second street pier. IN
Dolphin's gun boomed n farewell sa-
lutte and her sailors and marines
manned the rails.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30
Mysterious Disappearance of
LADY.
Young

Newport News. Va. April ga special
to The Daily Press from Hampton says
that Miss Mamie l.. Patrick mysteriously
late Monday night. She was to have been
married today to Mr.. D. W. Culley, of
this city, and was apparently happy in
anticipation of her coming union. While
she was an attractive and popular girl,
she had no other admirer whose atten-
lions were encouraged. Diligent efforts OF
relatives to find her have been in vain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30
The Romeyn Trial,

Atlanta, Ga, April 2S.-Captain
Romeyn completed his defence before
the court-martial today. He put Lieu
tenant O'Brien on the stand and the
latter swore than no engagement had
ever existed between Captain Romeyn's
daughter and Lieutenant Bamford. 1t
was the dullest day of the trial. To-
morrow may being the end.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30
Insane Asylum Directors Appointed.
Especial to The Messenper.)

Raleigh, N. c.. April Ex-Governor
Russell late this afternoon appointed
as directors Of the western hospital T.
G Walton, DIR. III. Y. Mott and v. s..
Lusk.
The state superintendent OF public
instruction says he is receiving letters
from negroes asking IL they can have
school committees under the new school
law. He replied no. but that they may
have representatives on the commit
tees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-30
Confession of a Fire bug.

Norfolk, Va, April 2S.-Frank Linn, one
of the five men under arrest charged with
having originated the fire that swept the
city Of Portsmouth the night of the 2Sth
of March, today made a confession to the
attorneys in the case. The lawyers would
not give out any part of the confession,
but it was ascertained that Linz stated
that the right men were in custody.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02
~ low,cs
(:t@!$!'|)|!}:|5 &R,:;;;;
'"V CONNsG\W RAILWAY.
RAILWAY.
The Way To California.

The best route and most complete
service to California and the west, are
offered by the B. G.. r. g. n. Ry.
through their Tourist Car Excursions.
Each Tuesday during the winter sea-
son Pullman Tourist Sleeper will be
attached to B., G.. r. Il n. train No.
which leaves Cedar Rapids at S:55
p. M. This car will run through to
Los Angeles and San Francisco via
Kansas City, Fit. Worth, Texas, Ell Paso,
and the Southern Pacific Ry., the ideal
winter route, insuring passengers Sc
curity aginst delays from storms and
snow blockades. The rate per berth to
Los Angeles or San Francisco is only
$........, and the tourist has every com.
fort and accommodation of the regular
Pullman. For descriptive pamphlet,
giving full information regarding these
excursions, call on B., c. r. Il N. agents
or address the undersigned.
j. MORTON, G. p. & Il. A.,
tai Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02

Homeseekers and Tourists who de
sire to visit points in the North, South
or West should take advantage of the
low rate excursions which will be run
every other week for the next six
months by the B., G. r. N. Ry. On
the following dates all agents of this
company will sell excursion tickets to
large number of cities and towns in
Northern, Southern and Western
States at rate of One Fare plus 500
for the Round Trip: Jan. 5 and 10; Feb.
2 and Is; March and IS; April and
20; May and Is. Tickets are good to
return p days from date of sale. Call
on B., c. r. & n. agents or address the
undersigned for full information.
j. MORTON, G.. p. Il II. A.
t5-l9 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02

w Wellington Telford was down
from Burr Oak Saturday.
--Luren concert Thursday night.
They deserve full house.
First class dairy butter Is cents per
pound at f. j. RosenthaPs. 500
Conductor James Allen has been
ill with pleurisy for several days.
Ed. Rudolph has been i'll for a
few days, but is now recovering.
r. A. Black burn, of Ridgeway,
was in the city last Wednesday.
F. F. Farr has decided to locate at
Cresco, aud will work at his trade.
Try Anderson's new Feed Barn
at the corner of Washington and Broad
way. 43tf
Andrew BarfOot returned to Kan
sas Wednesday, after months home
visit.
Mrs. Chambers has been visiting
her parents at Saratoga for three weeks
past.
| r. M. Calkins, d. F. & p. A. of the
Milwaukee, transacted business here
Tuesday.
Rev. A. G. Wilson returned last
Tuesday from his visit to Fairbault
and Minneapolis.
The public school is the recipient of
beautiful organ, the gift of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. w. ID. Holway.
Modern equipped rooms to rent in
the Hicks building for small family,
offices, or dressmaking parlors.
The X Ray Eclipsed by the pene-
trating power of Beggs' Little Giant
Pills. -Brunt & Parman, Druggists. As
In war, ia peace, on land, or sea,
you will find Begg's German Salve the
king. We keep it-Brunt & Parman
Rev. l.. G. Anderson conducted re-
vival meetings in the Baptist church
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings.
Wanted, Agents, to sell in all parts
| of the United States, Toilet Articles of
the highest grade. For farther par
ticulars address Partisan Toilet Co.,
l2O Michigan Street, Chicago.
Blood is thicker than water. Pure
blood is the secret of health. There Is
no better preparation to improve the
blood and prolong life than Beggs'
blood purifier and blood maker. Brunt
& Parman, Druggists. 4S-12
Mrs. Solomon Shroyer, an old resi-
dent of Bloomfield township, was
stricken with paralysis of the right
side OH the 23d inst, and has since been
i'm semi-unconscious state. She is
nearly So years Of age and the chance
of recovery is slight.
"A little boy listening to the music
said: "There, now, they are going to
sing the dogs holiday" "Sing what?'
asked the nurse. "The dogs holiday"
"Who told you that, Abel?" "Oh
that is what the clergyman always
says in church-'Now we will sing the
dogs holiday. Commercial Adper-
tiser.
Many people delay wearing glasses
because of their appearances; they for
get that glasses are less disfguring
than red eyes or squirting. Do not
make that mistake. Let Prof Fisk fit
your eyes with a pair of glasses, which
he guarantees to give the best salts
| faction. AT the Winneshiek House
Feb. lst to 18th, inclusive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02
Excursion Rates.

In addition to Dec. 18th the b. G. r.
& N. Ry. will sell Homeseekers Excur.
sion tickets at one fare plus $500 fol
the round trip to very many points in
the south, southeast, southwest and
west on Jan. 5 and 10, Feb. and 16
March and Is, April 8 and 20 May
4 and 18th, 1897. For full particulars
call on or address c. s. Rice, agent b
G. II. & n. Ry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02

For the National Cycle Show at Chi
cago January 23d to S0th, the B. G. h.
& N. Ry., will sell round trip tickets
at rate of Fare and One-Third on the
certificate plan. Call on b., c. r. 4 N.
agents for full information. tl-30
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02

Thousands of people are looking Cal
iforni award. They want to know
where to go and raise fruit and how tt
travel cheaply and comfortably. Fol
full information regarding these ques
tons address California Bureau of In
formation, Box 572, Cedar Rapids, la.
tai
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-02
Hides Wanted.

Linkenheil Il Haas are paying high
est price for hides, pelts and tallow. II
will pay farmers to call on them. 3SmS
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YGEN


to my Office when you get settled, and,
III give you some pointers thatM put
you right In on the ground floor. What
name did / undeaSaand you to say? !
II didn't say ,..b4pntradicted Philip.
meekly, passing ]hie card across to the
.Ah, Thorndyks;? glad to know you,
Mr.. Thorndyke. Al / was saying, ii
you'll come around
!. II have no ided bflinvesting in ALA
coochee," Philip interrupted. hoping to
escape. "I'm in AlBh.aama for my health,
and I don't expect e stay in town very
long"
"oho, yes; for Jys8}uff health, eh con
sumption, l SUPPOSE. Well, well; in
life we're in the midst of death, and no
man knoweth the day or hour" ". j:
{ Mr.. Fench seemed nonplused for the
moment, but he rallied Immediately and
went. ON with increasing zeal.
/: 'In that case, Mr.. Thorndyke, what
better legacy could a man leave his
folks than a few solid investments in
our promising young city? Why, my
dear sir, as q stranger, you can have
no idea of the vast and wonderful re-
sources of this marvellous region-abso-
.lptely no idea at oil. And Allacoochee~
is the natural center for the whole coun-
:try-the point where all the industries
within radius Of 500 miles are bound
{: 40 cluster. Just run your eye over this.
map; look at that for a location! This
part that's plated of is as level as g
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Wilma overflow for one mair in the
family"
While they were considering ways
and means, Elsie held her peace, but
Protheroe could see too plainly for his
own comfort that she favored the plan.
When he put his conclusion to the test
by asking her what she thought Of il.
she answered, dutifully:. ..<..-
"It's for father and mother to say, but
I think we ought not to refuse In such
a case"
1t was the casting vote, and when the
matter was definitely settled Protheroe.
had no desire to prolong his visit.
"No, think I'd better get back and
tell him." he said, in reply to Mrs. Dun
cans hospitable entreaties. It'll
brighten him up after tho scare he's
had this morning. r..
Duncan went with him to the gate.
Robbie. lad. yen no b sayin' ony-
thing over yon"-with q jerk Of his
thumb toward Allacoochee-"aboot the
fren' O. mine that louped the fence" D
Certainly not. And abeut Thorn
dyke: you know nothing Of him ex-
cepting what I've told you, but I'll b
responsible for the expense, II need b" :. Il
"Hoot, monl I'm no that cannyl"
protested Duncan, but Protheroe smiled
when his back was turned, thinking
how the Scots face had Frightened at
the satisfactory mention OF sscprity.
On the ride back to Allscoochce tho
young engineer had . bad half hoar.
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w..
A MODERN MIRACLE.

A MODERN MIRACLE.
Mr.. Jenkins Fench sat in his private
office in the new building of the ALA
coochee Land, Manufacturing and Inn
provement company, giving audience to
prospective investors as they were ad-
mitted one at time by the clerk in
the outer room. If, in the beginning.
the manager had played a somewhat
leisurely second to Lawyer Sharpless'
lead, all traces of inertness vanished
with the brealSing@of ground for tho
new city, and Mr.. Fench became for
the time IN incarna ton of enthusiasm
and restless activity. Allacoochee and
its advantages circumscribed the rim
of his horizon; the rest of the world was
a mere tail to the comet Of which this
latest luminary In the urban galaxy
was the head.
And evidence: was not wanting that
no inconsiderable portion of the world
of investnentstoed ready to take Alla-
coechee at Mr.. Fench's appraisal. From
morning till night the outer Office was
crowded with buyers; and the rocket
like fight Of prices seemed only to add
to the eager anxiety Of those who wait
ed their turns to get speech with the
busy manager. It; is true that Mr..
Fench left nothing undonc to fan the
flame 0. enthusiasm, and it Is equally
certain ti,at some of his methods were
rather more senterprising than honor
able: but no one. stopped to analyze
the reaping process while the golden
harvest was. SO plentiful, and Mr.
sTench's little r,,ses were accepted ind
credited by scores OF people who III the:
Ordinary w1fka OF life were neither
sls,ayes NOR f,ois. !. 'js
~ 81 9 81 Block |
sksse lortl i as
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ton. and then sat down again with q

ton, and then sat down again with .
groan.
81 ''We're done up, Sharpless done up
slick and clean. That man,can send IN
both over the road whenever he gets
good and ready" i
The attorney seemed to be enjoying
the discontinue of the manager. The
incident threw sidelight on Fench's
character that was Instructive; it ex-
posed the shoddy warp that was usually
hidden under the woof of impudence.
Sharpless knew then that if there were
my fighting to be done he would have
to do it himself, and there was con-
telnptuous emphasis in his reply:
"That's as you like. He'll fight for
what he gets, L can tellyou that; only
wish we had that deed.". :. 1
was, nevertheless, broad enough to
cover the whole transaction and every
one connected with it. 81 don't see how
that could make any difference. tell
you. we're done up, Sharpless."
cit will make just this difference-if
we had that deed with Gates signature
mightstandso some chance of pleading
as innocent purchasers, and Gates would
make first~class scapegoat. AS il. is.
there are some people who might be
mean enough to hint that we made our
title out of whole cloth. However,
that's all beside the mark. This old
fellow must be at least 65 or 70; he's,
pn OUTLAW, and he's only one ignorant
man against the whole syndicate. Il
we can't hold our own we deserve to go
to the WALL"
"What are you going to do about it?"
"Run him out of the country again,
II I can; get somebody to give him
hint that Uncle Sans men would like
to interview him." d.
"Who knows him." : :"
"Plenty Of people among the natives.
but think he can be reached quickest
through the old Scotchman up on the
Little Chiwassee--what's his name?
Duncan-Janlie Duncan"
Sharpless rose to go back to his own
room, and Fench called to him as he
reached the door: -.
"Say, Sharpless, you know I never
would have touched this damned thing
with q tenfoot pole if you hadn't made
me believe the man was dead. Now
you've got to stand by me; are you sure
you burned that-that deed we made?
sure you didn't make mistake and
burn the wrong one?"
The lawyer glanced back at his AFFECT
fellow conspirator with a frown of i'm
patience. "Fcnch, you make me tired.
Do you suppose I'd be fool enough to
take any chances?"
By what means the attorney carried
out his threat Of intimidation no one
but those most nearly concerned knew,
. but there was no more talk of the SEN
tinel on Eagle Cliff and the gossips Of
the town were much too busy fighting
for the crumbs which fell from the spec
ulators' table to make more than. q
passing mention of the old mountain
GERS second disappearance.
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Iuoh g. We get among farmers In the

suoh g. - CT among farmers in the
north IS 81 .s 4,'55. s.
i II know 81 bit one place near here
thst answers your description. It's
In . Scotch family up On the Little Chi.
wassse; but hardly think you could
get In there."
''Do you think not? I'd try not to be
troublesome; and If It would be quss.
ton Of money"
mo, It wouldn't DO . question OF
money" Protheroe stopped abruptly
and twisted his mustache. Il wish you
hadn't said that" he added, frowning;
''there arc some few things in this world
that can't be bought with money; a
foothoid In jamie Duncan's homo ID
one of them"
Il beg your pardon" Philip protested,
flushing painfully at the thought that
Protheroe had misconstrued his mean
ing. Il only meant that ! am able and
willing to pay for what I get; l."
Something gripped his throat, and an
uncomfortable fit ofcoughing strangled
him and broke the sentence In two.
When he put handkerchief to his lips
it came away spotted with blood, and
Protheroe saw it.
"For heavens sakel had no idea
you were that far along! Let me help
you" ST.. '-'-~s-
He led Thorndyke to the elevator and
through the long corridor on the upper
floor, making him lie down as soon as
%ha
rs there anything else can 60 for
,you:-shall I call a doctor?'' be asked.
Thorndyke shook his head. Its
rather worse than gave You to under
stand; my physician in New York al
lowed me six months, and I've eaten
into one of them pretty deeply already"
'Six months! Did the man send you
down here to die?"
SIT amounts to that; but knew. II
was the only chance for me-"
Prothero made two or three turns up
and down the room, and then stopped
with his hand on the doorlsnob. It'll
be back after awhile to see how you are:
in the mean time you lie still and just
make up your mind you've got to win;
it's more than half the battle. You're
sure there's nothing I can do for your"
Nothing, thank you, but you mustn't
let me impose on your good nature. I
can ring up the Office it need any
thing"
Protheroe went down the hall talk.
ing to himself. 'Poor fellowl I'm
afraid it's all day with him. ought
to be ashamed Of myself for pretending
to misunderstood what he said about
paying his way; l am ashamed, and I'll
prove it by trusting the poor devil
and Elsie"
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Something New ID Car Building

The long-talked Of new limited trains on
"The Northwestern Line c., st. p, NJ.
G o. Ry., to rur between Minneapolis, st.
Paul and Chicago, are now in service.
The press as we'll as the people vino hays
inspected these trains adm.t that they rep
resent the acme of the car builders art
The engine is after the famoue 999 pattern.
ard from end to end the train il vestt-
buled With broad plate glass vostibuiest
which completely close the platforms and:
AID greatly 10 the beauty a. well 40 e. the.
comfort pl the train.
81 &c
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paper since you were old enough to
i.xo.x. tic Good 1,f ni4harW
tcopyrsch.. Sos. by }. 8. LippIncots Company.l

paper since you were Ol0 enough 10
know tho good of either"
Philip WINGED little under the crit
icism. A month earlier, while the armor
of indifference was bullet-proof, he
would have smiled and said there was
time enough to prove all things; but
now there was sting in the pleasantly,
barbed by the thought that he should
never be able to refute this or any other
Just reflection upon his shortcomings.
az deserve that" he said. "I've never
been anything but drone."
: :"l1h? what's that7" asked Mr.. Nor
: risson, looking up from his book.
That's what I've been telling you ever
since you left school. You've got your
: work to do in tho world. my boy, just
I: tho same as the rest of us. I'm glad
you're finding It out before it's too
:. lnte." -. ..
Z: ut. is too late" said Philip, quietly,
the answer slipping out before discre-
tion could shut the door.
: Nonsense! Why, you've got the bet.
ter part of your life before you YETI.
y perhaps; but that isn't what !
meant. If one docs the best he can from
the time when he begins to learn the
4. meaning of well:tloing, he is only fill
ing the measure of his reason for be-
/. ing; and, granting this, there Is no
such thing as, atonement for years OF
idleness."
The old lawyer put down his book to
applaud the sentiment. "Better yeti
: at this rate you'll he an enthusiast be-
fore you're 80. I've often wondered il
the good old Woodworking stock of
the Thorndykcs would run to seed in
one generation"
"That's one disadvantage in having
had brilliant father" Philip replied.
laughing. People expect the son to
keep up the family prestige, and they
lose sight Of the fact that one of the
colnmonest results of the fathers abil-
ity is the accumulation OF a fund for
the propagation of idleness in his chill
dren."
4 Meanwhile Helen had been making
mute little tentative movements to-
ward the door Of the adjoining draw
ing-roon, and, as Philip continued to
ignore them. she left the group and
went to the piano in the other room.
Philip knew then that the time had
" come, and Joined her before her fingers
had found their way half through the
little melody she was playing. She
stopped when he came in, and turned
-. to him with acquisition.
''Ia it time yet?"
! "Pretty nearly; my train leaves at
ten" 80.
"You haven't told me how long you
will be away"
II don't know; I can't tell" He
went to the window and stood with his
back to her, so that she might not sec
the hopefcssness III his eyes.
She followed him and linked her arm
in his. "Ph;lip, you're not telling me
the worst Of it; won't you trust me?"
:! She got no answer in words, but tho
sense Of touch told her something OF
his struggle for self-restraint.
"Why don't you let me 60 with you ?"
!: abe pleaded. Isn't it my right to share
your trouble and to help you bear it?'
lie stood irresolute for a minute,
yainly trying to say something which
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500.
:, Chris A. Gallagher. counselor at law.
401-403 Guaranty Loan Building.
John. J. McHaie and Ace P. Abel, law
yers, 6ls-620 Bank Of Comemrce Build.
liz.
MCGOWAN & Mahoney. fire Insurance.
real estate, loans. 125 Central avenue.
Telephone 1491.
John NJ. Gleason, undertaken and fun
eral director, 255 First avenue south.
Il F, Mccarthy, well contractor. Estl-
mates furnished on application. 2o9 Cen
trail avenue. s.ssS
q I've IL iss tent q an lou:.