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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
Kirkman's Express Wagons Everywhere.

The way Kirkman's borax soap takes
ity can be seen all over the city. On
every street, on the sidewalks and in
the yards of the well-to-do and the
poor, children can be seen joyously
pulling around Kirkman's express
wagons containing on their sides and
ends advertisements of Kirkman's bo-
rax soap. Some time ago the enter
prising manufacturers of this cele-
brated soap conceived the plan Of CIV
ing away a wagon on presentation Of
fifty cut from their soap
wrapper Their soap has always been
popular on it's merits in Wilmington,
and an indication Of it's immense sale
has been astonishingly manifested at
klrkman's borax soap depot, in the
First National bank building, on the
two Saturdays hat had been set apart
for the delivery Of wagons. On the
first Saturday, 42O wagons were given
away, and last Saturday 592 were de-
livered to the lucky coupon holders.
The scene around the depot" was a
novel and astonishing sight. 1t is es-
timated that up to II o'clock a thou
sand people called there with coupons
from the wrappers of Kirkman's borax
soap to get an express awgon." There
were little folks and big ~ones-boys,
girls, men and wonderland for nearly
two hours there was a rough and tum-
bic sc. amble to get into the building.
One woman who had a market basket
got it torn into splits in the jam. 1t
required a policeman to stand at enc
door to let the crowd in and another to
let them out.
There was at least 800 people who
couldn't get a wagon, but 1900 more
have been ordered and all will be serv-
ed, if 10000 have to be ordered.
We have used Kirkman's borax soap
in our family for years, and that there
is q rush for it is no wonder to those
who now it's merits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

(From The Boston IIerald.)
Mexican home life is unique: il dir
feis very essentially from the domestic
life OF the Anglo-Saxon race, for IL IS
founded on respect for parents. The
influence OF the Catholic church is
powerful in maintaining n high grade
Of family behavior.
There is a sweetness and a charm
about a well-ordered Mexican home
which is a revelation to northern p.o-
pie, who have imbibed a false idea
or matters here. The women Of the best
Mexican families are naturally % a
gentle disposition, but they command
obedience and rarely spoil their sons,
whom they idoliZe. There are keep
tions, but they are not enough to
break down the general society discipline
AS for the girls no reputable Mexican
father or mother would allow foe a
moment the thought of permitting a
girl OF any age 10 be on the streets
after dark unless accompanied by an
older person, a trusted servant or elder
brother. SO. even among girls OF The
humbler class, there is no street stroll
ing in the evening. They may, in
L 50 W III dldlIl'Hn, vi
public park, where there is a and on
cert, but always under escort. They
may go to a tertulia, or evening party,
but with some competent person. They
may dance, mildly ilirt, on such occa-
sions, out they are always under the
watchful eve Of a relative. There is
plenty of proper freedom for young
girls and a larger liberty in the cities
than formerly, but they are not allow
ed fn RIM ahOllt wit hnnt an aGrnrt and
a very careful y is kept upon them
by parents and relatives, even to dis
tant male cousins.
Such a thing as a young girl or young
woman Of any character or family be-
ing upon the street at night alone and
unattended is unknown. Your daugh-
ter goes to visit a friend in the after
noon and stays to tea, then the gentle
man and lady of the house, the gen
tleman alone or old servant brings her
home. So the streets OF his big town
are never the scene Of foolish flighty
girls being ollowed and picked up
by strangers. And as for men who in
suit young girls and women, the rem
edy is usually a sudden and fatal one.
In milder cases the newspapers give
minute descriptions of the ''satyr," who
has insulted "a lady and the public is
asked to take warning. one fellow
who, in an interior city, made an in
sulting remark about a lady standing
at a window. was conducted to the
alameda and, in view of the chief part
Of the towns best society. was held
down on a stone bench and caned until
he yelled for mercy and was then or
dered out Of town on the next train.
He went.
In another city a male teacher. who
was too fresh in his conduct toward
young girl pupils, was waited on by
a deputation Of gentlmen and asked 10
favor the city by his "a abb
sence. He, too, went. The etiquette
regarding the protection OF women
from insult Ia such as prevails In the
southern states OF the American union.
There is no fooling on the streets. in
h theaters and public places with
respectable women. There Is soma
thing left here OF the old Spanish idea
OF the sacredness Of womanhoed, and
the line is sharply drawn between hon.
est women n the other kind.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
PERSONAL

Mr.. j. A. Clark, of Wilson, spent
Tuesday in the city.
Mr.. j. c. White. of Willard. was in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. George A. Graham, Of Warsaw,
was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr.. w. M. Garter, Of Wilson, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. M. English, Of Willard, was on
our streets yesterday.
Mr.. J. M. Turner, Of Raleigh, arrived
in the city last evening.
Mr.. A. w. Neal, Of Scotland Neck, is
here few days on business.
Mr.. p. s. Parham, of McColl, made
business calls here yesterday.
Mr.. M. F. Danhart, of ~Chadbourn, is
here calling on our merchants.
Mr.. A. w. John, of Ayden, was among
last evenings arrivals in the city.
Mr.. Frd Oliver, of Charlotte, was reg
istered at The orion yesterday.
Mapor w. S. Cook. of Fayetteville,
came down to the city yesterday.
Mr.. G.. P. Erwin, Of Morganton, was
among last nights arrivals at The Or
ton.
Mr.. S. J.. Middleton. of Hallsville,
called on our wholesale houses yester-
day.
Mr.. Charles Afford, Of Smithfeld, is
among last nights arrivals at the Bon
itz House.
MI. J. c.. Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. G.
D. Phares, of Rocky Point, spent yes
terdey in the city.
Messrs. Jackson Stanland and D. G.
Hewett, Of ShallOtte, were here Tues
day.
Mr.. J. r. McPhail. Of Clinton. was
among last Tuesdays arrivals in the
city.
Mr.. B. r.. Taylor, Of Fayetteville, was
among the arrivals at The Orion last
Tuesday.
Messrs. S. D. Bradford n William:
Flannery, of Southport, came up to
the city last evening.
Mr.. H.. L. Fry, of Greensboro, chief
engineer of the Cape Fear and Yadkln
Valley railway, arrived in the city last
Tuesday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

Richmond, Va, March 1.-THE board
OF directors OF the Old Mutual Assn
rance Society OF Virginia make public
this afternoon a defalcation OF some
$4,000 as the result OF the examination
or the books Of the association by an
expert book-keeper. Mr.. +. u. Stegar,
the assistant secretary, in whose ac-
counts the defalcation occurs. was sent
Tor TO explain the matter. but did not
appear ard is said to have left the CITY.
All the securities OF the corporation,
which is n Of the Oldest and
in the state, are intact, the loss being
on collections.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

Washington. March 17.-Secretary
Sherman a received a cablegram
from Consul General Lee, dated late
yesterday, saying: "Osac Cespedes, a
native OF Key West, is released from
Cabanas on condition that he leaves
the Island" Oscar Cespedes Is No. 40
on the state list OF Americans in pris-
on and he following information re-
garding him is in that list: Twenty
years native OF Key West captured
without arms in insurgent hospital
near Seapata, about September 5, 1895,
imprisoned at San Severino. fort Ma
tanzas question Of competency between
military and civil jurisdiction In favor
or military, cas- pending"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
THE f FIGHT.

Lively Interest in Wilmington Over thu
Observation-Disclosures Mil-GreatCrowds
Hear the Bulletins Read-The Ftfzsfn
mons Mon Jubilant-Odds Were Bet or
Corbett.
The liveliest interest was manifested
here yesterday in the slugging mater
at Carson City, Nevada, W Cor
bett and Fitzsimmons. The bulletins
were received at The Messenger Office
every few minutes after the men went
into the ring, and quite a crowd gath
cred at the office to hear them read
The Messenger bulletins were also rea@
at H. J. Gerken's cigar store, on Front
street, and a big crowd assembled there
to hear the news.
Up to the ninth round the Corbett
men were confident that he would win.
while the fellows VIC had their dough
on Fitzsimmons conceded as mucf
and propped their chins in the palms
Of their hands. The later bulletins,
however, changed the situation. When
it was stated that Fitzsimmons was
strong and Corbet was blowing, the
sports who had their stuff on the Cali
fornian experienced an elongation OF
face that was pitiable to see, especially
when the surprising news came finally
that Corbett was knocked out in the
fourteenth round.
Considerable money changed hands
here over the fight. Fitzsimmons was a
general favorite, but most OF his ad-
herents got odds on their bets. Inc
Corbett men did not hesitate to give
odds, and the victory Of Fitz was TO
them a great blow. 1.-THE blow almost
killed father"
The winners were in high dudgeon
last night, and they were up town
chewing the rag and celebrating IN
great shape.
How much did you lose?
Truly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Annette y
Moen, Fountain. Mimi. says: aver
Cherry Pectoral has had a
effect in curing my brothers children
of a severe and dangerous cold. 1t wa
truly astonishing how speedily the,
found relief after taking this prepare
ton"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
Entertainment Tomorrow Night.

The ladies of the First Baptist church
will give an entertainment tomorrow
night at s O'Clock in the lecture room.
There will De vocal and instrumental
music and recitations, and good talent
Will present a little play entitled
"Wayward." An admission fee of 10
cents will be charged. After the pro-
gramm has been rendered, the ladies
Will serve refreshments. A nice time
Is promised to all who attend.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
THE UNIVERSITY.
Interesting Literary Event on the 26th
Instant-The Annual Debate Of the So
cfeffes.

Instant-The Annual Debate of the So
~cieties.
Mr.. r. II. Sykes, of our city. who is
a student at the state university, mas
The Messengers thanks for an invita-
ton TO the annual inter society debate
between the Dialectic and Philan-
thropic Societies. TO be held March 10Th
in the Philanthropic hall. The dis
putants on this occasion will be as fol-
lows: Affirmative. Mr.. Edward kidder
Graham. OF Charlotte, and Mr.. Theo-
dore Franklin KlutZ, Of Salisbury,
both of the Dialectic society; negative.
Messrs. Willis James Brogden, OF
Goldsboro, and S. Browne Shepherd. OF
Raleigh, representing the Philanthropy
ic society. The query to be discussed
will be as follows: Resolved, That
barring constitutional objection, an In
come Tax should be Incorporated into
our Federal system of Taxation"
Mr.. Sykes writes us as follows:
This occasion is looked forward to
with great interest by the students. it
being the most important literary
event of the session and the decision OF
the contest brings much honor TO the
victorious society.
Our athletics are also assuming sat
isfactory shape now, and we hope to be
in perfect condition for the great game
with Virginia OF the 26th inst, al
though the management of the base
ball team is experiencing some difficult
ty in filling the important position OF
pitch" in the absence of Brownie
Pearsall who brought SO much fame TO
last years team. We all regret that
he could not be induced to return"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
Two Incendiary Fires Sunday Morning.
After the fire at Mr. D, McEachern's

LIZ 0TC ~ cC MI. IL: II ,
residence Sunday morning at 1:40
O'Clock, another alarm was sent in at
$3.50 a. m. The second ala m was on ac-
count OF fire in a small frame store
building on the northwest corner Of
Orange and Ninth streets. The house
belonged to James Durham. colored,
and was damaged to the extent of SIS
to 500. It was insured for SIS. The
store was occupied by A. L. Koonce
with a stock Of groceries. The stockwas
totally destroyed. He had $500 insur-
ance, which will probably cover the
loss. It is stated that the fire was the
work OF an incendiary, as there was
no fire in the building and no one was
sleeping in it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

Rome, March 1.-THE O~sservatore
Romano, a papal organ, publishes an
article commenting upon the nomina-
ton of Hon. Joseph McKenna as at
torney general in the cabinet of Pres
ident Mckinley, in which the paper
makes the claim that McKenna is the
Catholic who has bee nominated
a cabinet minister of the United States
since the foundation of the American
republic. The pope today gave an au-
dience to ex-Congressman w. Bourke
Cochran. Of New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
JOTTINCs.

The woman teacher OF physical Gull
ture In Louisville, KY, resigned rather
than lecture to colcred teachers.
Otter trapping is still reported occa-
sionally from Missour'. A few days &
an otter five feet nine fnches long was
caught in Mcdonald county.
II the Mississippi river should leave
Its old cha1rel IN front Of Memphis it
would be a terrible calamity to the
Blum City, and yet that very contingent
cy has been dreaded for years.-Hous-
ton Post,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
IN THE HANDS OF A RECEIVER
Mr.. n. A. Whiting Appointed Receiver for
the Wilmington, Newbern and Norfolk
Railway, on a Bill by the State Trust
Company, of New York.

The State Trust Company, of New
York, on a bill filed against the Will
mington, Newbern and Norfolk Rail-
way Company by John D.. Bellamy,
Esq, caused the said railway company
| to be placed in the hands of a receiver
by Judge Simonton, Judge Of the cir
cult court of the United States, at
Charleston, s. c., Monday. The
plaintiff is the trustee of the mortgage
bond holders who all live in the north
and are represente by Stetson, Tracy,
Jennings and Russell, attorneys Of
New York, and John d. Bellamy,of this
city.
Mr.. II. A. Whiting. of Wilmington,
was appointed receiver.
We learn that the mortgage debt is
about 81, $50, 900.
The receiver is ordered to take charge
of the railroad and all it's property i'm
mediately and is instructed to a the
following:
/. All current expenses incident to
the creation or administration Of his
trust and to the operating of said rail-
oad and properties.
2. All sums due OIL to become due
connecting Or ~intersecting lines aris-
ing from the interchange of business,
and for rae services OF other
amounts 10Y due from said defendants
for taxes and assessments upon the
said property or any part thereof.
8. The amounts due to all operatives
of said company for any services rem
dered said company from the LIST day
Of February, 1897.
A. All amounts due for supplies and
material furnished and used in operat-
ing aid railroad or due by said COM
pany for supplies furnished laborers
and credited against their labor since
the 1st day of February, 1897.
5. With the sanction OF this court
such amounts as may be necessary for
the purpose of protecting the real and
personal property of the defendant
from sale under leases, pledges, mort
age or contracts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

The sooner you begin to fight the fire,
the more easily it may be extinguished.
The sooner you begin taking Ayers
Sarsaparilla for your blood-disease. the
easier will be the cure. In both cases,
delay Is dangerous, If not fatal. Be
Ere you get Ayers and no other.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19
fist Convention.

The congregations Of the Temple of
Israel and Emmanuel PRESBYTERIAN
church have rendered the use Of their
buildings to the Baptist friends when
the Southern Baptist Convention meets
here in May. The Wilmington Light In
fantry has also rendered the use Of
its handsome armOry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-03-19

To make the hair grow a natural COL
or, prevent badness, and keep the
scalp healthy, Halls Hair Remover
was inverted, and has proved itself
~SucceSSful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22

THE Sugar trrsi has not suffered
severely, the public is informed, by the
agreement on the sugar schedule OF The
tariff bill. Ia the agreement the house
schedule was not adopted, as at first
reported, but a compromise was made,
which gives the sugar trust all the pro-
lection it wants and possesses the
merit of of candor, for this protection
il not disguised. but omen aand es
board. There vas little difference De-
tween the senate and house schedules
in the first place and probably no one
will ever know why so stubborn a fight
was made on either side. Rut what
ever provoked the contention it is GER
tain that the result will be sati sfactory
to the trust. MIR. Hayemeyer's agents
or attorneys in both chambers were
relied on to achieve that, and his con-
fidence in them has not been mis-
placed. The people are betrayed, but
what of thatP Senators and repre-
~ssntatives no longer pretend to repre-
sent the pesp'e. Their public acts ars
determined by the character or wa alth
of the corporation which employs
them to look after it's interests on the
floor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22
Hopewell Letter

70 the Editor OF the Optic.
HopEwELL, N. NJ, July 18th, 1871.
The parties interested in the new
elec,ro-cyanide plant here, have ]asI
com oleled q test run Of fifty tons OF
ore and have saved 81 per cent. OF the
assav value of same. The test was
made on the most refractory ore 10 the
camp. Taking al average OF the ores
It is estimated that the mill will save a.
iIeaot oc pos ~ont Sc
The mill is in a splendid condition
all the machinery and fixtures are run
n,ng like clock work, day and night:
This process Is the latest improved
electro cyanide treatment, and IS Inc
quickest way Of using the cyanide treas'
mept on record. Each vat holds nv
tons at a charge and it takes nine hours
to treat the ore.
The directors OF the Milling com
pany are, Geo. C. Thomas DR., apd
j. G. Miller, OF Philadelphia, Ia ano
+. G. Erb, Of Hopewell. The officers
are, Geo. G. Thomas Jr., president
j. G. Miller, general manager, ano
F. G Erb, superintendent.
These gentlemen deserve a gres
amount OF credit IN starting this mil
in Hopewell and with their push anc
energy, they have made the mil
success, and placed every produc'ns
mine in the camp on a paying basis
A,day and night shift are at work OF
he Red jacket mine, taking out ore
and all the miners, who are not EN-
ployed by the mining companies ar
busy developing their own claims
some eight or ten mines are now tax
ing out ore for the mll, which IS ksp'
running day and night. The mill CA
now handls abou, twenty i've obs 0
ore per day, and will be increased q
the output from the mines demand q
Yours truly, F q. =.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22
WHATEVER speculAtions may have

WHATEVER speculAtions may have
baen indulged in respecting the death
or retirement Of Qaaan Victoria, il il
evident that her majesty does not join
Ia them. She has, Of late, been receiv-
log deputatinns at Windsor castle
quite after the manner of ner youthful
days. and, in returning thanks to hrr
loyal subjects for their hearty ooserv-
ance Of her j,bil"e. says: 81 shal
ever pray Gad 10 bless them, and e
enable me s'ill to discharge my dutie'
for their welfare rs long as life lasts !
Attention is directed to the last five
words. "As long as life lasts" is th'
time that Green Victoria proposes tt
1 herself to remain a sovereign.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22
nunINa .he Jour months sinc4 ID,

DURING the four months since the
tariff unkerlng began in The extra ses.
sion of congress, 227. 462 225 pound.
OF wool have been imported BY man.
Tufacsurers AMI spectators. During
the corresponding period last veal
onl, AZ AS oil pounds passed thrpogf
the Custom houses and as the consuap.
ton his heen nj greater the difference
represents stocss stored, upon whi.f
to advance prices to the extent OF thu
tariff tax. As most Of the imported
wool is of the second class grade III
eleven cents q pound added on 179,
O43 .314 pounds will amount t"
gratuity Of sl7,604. 764 81 to the man
ufacturers and spectators.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22
THuesoAY EVENING, JULY - 1897
nnrsInrxr MKINLEY,s WAYS.

PRESIDENT MKINLEY's WAAe
The president has had notable sue
csss with the recoga.z,d bosses, says
the Washington Star. He has neither
Welded to them nor allenated 'hem'
He has recognized them in some nc
stances. and opposed them in others.
In no instan, Q has he been bullied or
rat,led b, hem. HIS manner, inoeeo'
seems to he as eff cliye with them as
with the indIv,dual pushing only MS
" CLAIMS. The bosses are not com
planning They confess that they are
not getting all they want, or are try'pg
for, but they are bringing no charges
OF any kind against the president
They visit him repeatedly, but swallow
the dlscomti ure of a refusal, when u
comes, wi b the best grace poss'o'e
Both the president and the country are
TO be congratulated. The people hao
almost CINE TO believe that the oner'
Gus duties of the president could only
be borne by a man who would ehne
shut himself up as a hermit, or csjo''
visitors with studied lnslncerlty, O
harden his heart to such an extent a
TO leave him devoid If all human at
traction. Mr.. Mckinley, in fou
months time, has PIT the very oppo
site face hpon the matter, by comoin
ing in the Office approachableness, sin
cerity. kindliaess and candor, and
while denying many, be has misie'
nobody.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22

Bl~liousness and constip alton are see9s
out OF which -pring many OF the serious =,
seases that afi ct the human poay. 9ut.
rsmovsl of tbi- co dition before 1t develop
something more troublesome and diiiicui
70 cnre. PRICKLY ASH BITTERs Is a re
liable cure for constipation and disorder
Of a similar character. 1t not only thor
onghlx emoties and purides the howe's
but strengthens the bowel hanne an,
regulates the liver and stomach, hence
performs a radical cure. Sold by Murpne.
Van petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-22
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Bruises, sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
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o~uarranteed to give perfect satisfaction o
money refunded. Price rs cents per box
Far sale ny Murphev-van Petten Drup
Co., and Browne q Mansauares