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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City. IL. was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles OF Ut.
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says saved her life.
Mr.. Thos. Eggers. 139 Florida St. San
Francisco. suffered from a dreadful
old approaching Consumption, tried
without result every thing else. then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results. Of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy OF
this medicine in COughts and Colds.
Free trial bottles at r. r. Bellamy's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Street Car POliteneSa.

A friend of min was in an electric
car the other day. After taking his
seat he presently began to be very
uncomfortable, for everybody seemed
amused at him. Chances were Ieveled
in his direction, girls giggled, elderly
ladies drew heir faces into a quicker,
and the atmosphere of the place was
as electric as the fluid which sent the
car through space. After a short in
terval the puzzled gentleman discover
ed that it was not he who was the OBJ
ject Of mirth to his comrades on the
road. but a poor. shy. blushing. tear
full. trembling, frightened girl Who was
sitting by his side. She. poor child,
was dressed in outre fashion, Which
did not please the set Of people in that
conveyance. and. evidently, h had
met With an accident, for her clothing
was tumbIed and torn, her face bruised
and cut. and one hand had been
Wrenched. and seemed to be p~aining her
very much. | can imagine nothing
more brutality ill-bred and rudely ig-
norant and unfeeling than the behavior
of those silly girls and boys, and still
more silly grown-up people, in the car.
Can you? They were laughing at a
child who had met with an accident
on her wheel, One of the first rules TO
be adopted by a thoroughly polite per
son is this: Never show surprise. ex-
cept of the genuinely gracious kind
the kim that expresses cordial interest
and pleasure. Never laugh at an awk-
ward p~redicamenI. as, for example, a
fall or a mistake made by another. Be
careful TO never pain anyone, friend or
stranger, by ridicule or by thoughtless-
ly plain speaking.-Harper's Round
Tai BILE
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
A Night Funeral

New York, July l-Funeral services
over the remains of Rev. DR.. Frank NJ.
Ellis, took place at the Washington ave-
nue. Baptist church. of which he was the
pastor. tonight. The casket was borne
from his late residence TO the church by
pail bearers. followed by the trustees
of the church. The church was crowded
with friends and relatives of the dead
clergyman and members OF the congre-
cation. The casket, a handsome cloth
covered one, bearing the usual plate with
the name and age of the deceased. with
silver handle and mountings, reposed
in front of the altar rails. was complete
ly covered with floral offerings, as was
also the pulpit platform. The children
of the Sunday school were also in at
tendance and numbers of them wept dur
ing the services.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
No


One Of the most encouraging. features
ola cure made by SIS. (Swift's Specihc)
Is its p~crr,ancrcy. Ofall diseases. IL is
well known that those of the blood are
the most obstinate, and therefore the
most difficult &c cure. The medical
profession, in fact, have virtually adj
n,itted that a real. deepscated blood
disease IS beyond their skill.
OF course, their admission is not made
II so many words, bat actions speak
louder than words, and their inability to
cure, after months and often years of
treatment. is sufficient evidence that dis
eases OF the blood cannot he cured by
doctors. Thei. mercuricl mixtures, al
though taken faithfully. only cover up
the symptoms Of the disease, inducing
the patient 10 feel hat hc is being cured:
but when he IS soone or later seized
with stiff joints, pain in the bones, etc,
the evidence OF the doctors patchwork
Is conclusive. Such results cannot be ex-
pected from the use of S. 5. 5. Being
purely vegetable, containing no harm
full mineral ingredients, it is the only
blood remedy which acts on the true
principle of forcing the disease from
the system. building up rather than
tearing down the health. No loss of
hair, no stiff joints, no decrepit mcrcu-
rial wrecks result from the use OF SIS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06

Mr.. II. /. Myers, OF 100 Mulberry street,
Newark, NJ J., made the mistake of re-
lying upon remedies based upon mineral
ingredients, and for the hundreds of
dollars which he invested received only
disappointment in return. He says:
Il was afflicted with a terrible blood
disease, which was in spots al first, but
afterwards spread all over my body.
These soon broke out into sores, aud it
is easy to imagine the suffering / Ell
dured.
"Before / became convinced that
the doctors could do no good / had
spent a hundred dollars, which was
really thrown away. / then tried vari-
Gus patent medicines, but they did not
reach the disease. When | had finished
my first bottle of S.S.S., l was greatly
improved and was delighted with the
result. The large red splotches on my
chest began to grow paler and smaller,
and before long disappeared entirely. I
regained my lost weight, became strong
er, and my appetite greatly improved.
I was Don entirely we'll, and my skin as
clear as a piece of glass"
SIS. is a sure cure for all manner
of blood diseases, and disappointment
never results from its use. 1t is
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Yours truly.
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of J. y. McElroy. Druggist.
Orlando. Fla. ADri1 20. 1891

Office Of J.. y. McElroy. Druggist.
Orlando. Fla, April 20. 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah. Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles OF p.
p. p. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The p. p. P. cured my wife Of rheu-
matism winter before last. / came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved her again, and
she has not had a symptom since.
I sold a bottle Of p. L. p. to a friend
Of mine. one OF the turkies,a small
one, took sick and mis- wife gave il a
teaspoonful, that was in the evening,
and the little fellow turned over like
h. was dead, but next morning was up
following and well.
Yours respectfully.
j. y. McELROY.
Savannah, Ga, March II. 1891.
Messrs, Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I nave suffered from
rheumatism for a long time and I.
not find a cure until I found ?. P. P,
which completely cured me.
ours truly.
ELIZA r. JONES,
16 Orange ST., Savannah, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Old People.

Old peaOple who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine dOes not stimulate
n contains no WhiSkey nor other in
tOXicant, but acts as q tonic and al
teratiVe. 1t acts mildly on the stOm-
ach and bowels, adding strength and
giving one to the organs, thereby
aiding nature in the performance of the
functions. Electric Bitters is an ex-
cellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old People find it JUS exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents and $1.00
per bottle at r.. r. Bellamy's Drug
Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
In TIME OF PEACE
PREPARE FOR WAR.

BEFORE YOUR HAZE BEGINS TO
SOME GOOD HAIR TONIC OR DYE
WE HAVE A FEW IN STOCK:
BLONDINE GOLDEN HAIR WASH.
ALIENS HAIR RESTORER.
MONTGOMERY'S.
MRS. GREER'S HAIR RESTORER.
XANTHINE.
PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM.
MAGIC COLORIS.
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER.
CHEVALIER'S.
~BURNETT'S COCAINE.
JAYNE'S HAIR TONIC.
ARAMIRACALOUS.
DAMSCHINSK VS. lair DYE.
LIGHTNING HAIR DYE.
BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.
HAIR DYE
RICHMOND HAIR DYE.
HUGHES HAIR DYE.
BARRY'S TRICOPHEROIS.
LYONS KATHAIRON.
COLGATE'S RUM AND QCININE
HAIR
EAU DE QCININE.
BUCKINGHAM'S DYE.
DEPONT'S ZYNOL. :
ATWOOD'S QUININE HAIR TONIC.
AYERS HAIR VIGOR.
CARBALINE.
GLAsSMIRE'S HAIR AND TOILET.
LOTION.
SPEICHER's D~ANDRUFF CURE.
ELECTRINA SCALP CLEANER AND
HAIR TONIC.
Electrina cleanses the scalp. invigorates
the hair and stops the hair from falling
out.
THERE ARE OTHERS. WE HAVE
THEM.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price % cents per bottle. For sale
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
MORE DEVELOPMENTS
IN THE OvERCHARGES OF THE
LATE PUBLIC PRINTERS.

A Charge of $4,000 for seas Work of
Work-Before the Railway Commi.sioo
To Consult Federi sseretary as to Cattle
ouarantine-The Auditor Forced to
Work-Another Judgment Against the
~Tribune-Late Peach Crop Good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06

Asheville Gazette: Lieutenant John a.
Perry. eighth infantry, has been assigned
TO duty as military professor at Bingham
school. to take effect December goth next.
Major Charles Davis will remain in Ashe-
willie on leave of absence for a year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Savannah, Ca, April &c. 1896.

Having used three bottles Of 2. z. =.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same, having gained II pounds in
weight in -four weeks, / take great
pleasure in recommending it to all un-
O~frtunata like
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
Purely Vegetable

and one thousand dollars will be paid
for proof that it contains a particle of
mercury, potash or other mineral. SIS.
is sold by all druggists.
Valuable books on blood and skin dis
eases will be mailed free to all who adj
dress Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-06
RHEUMATISM CURED.

After eminent physicians and all
other known remedies fail, Botanic
blood HaInj (B. Is. b will quickly
cure. Thousands of testimonials at
TEST this fact. No ease Of rheumatism
can stand before its magic healing
power Send stamp for book of par
t.cu,ars. It contains evidence that Will
convince You that b. g.. +. is the best
cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases
ever discovered. Beware of suhstl-
tutas said to be Just as good Sl,0O
per large bottle.
A NOTED JOURNALIST CURED
AND TESTIF1ES.
7 was afflicted for three years with
rheumatism of the ankle and joints TO
such an extent that lOcomotion was
difficult. and l suffered great pain. l
was induced to try a bottle of B. b. &.
and before I had completed the second
bottle experienced relief, and -four
bottles effected an entire cure. SIX
months have passed since the swell
ing 4 pain disappeared, and L Will
state that b. 3. 3. has effected a per-
manent cure, for which 1 am very
grateful.
w. G. WILDLY, Atlanta Ga.
For sale by Druggists.
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Messenger Bureau. Park Hotel.
Raleigh. y. c. ,JuTy !
Evening star., 1897-03-17

cause. the governor of a state may appoint
Senator until an election can be held.
The argument against seating Is rooted in
the warning that unless line is drawn
making II essential for the legislature to
act. encouragement will be extended to
schemers to deadlock legislatures. for no
other purpose but to get some man of their
own in, or even one Of themselves, by
appointment of the governors. The Consti-
tuition prescribes the method of choosing a
Senator, and If the people of a state under
stand that unless their legislature performs
its functions with regard to the matter
they will suffer the temporary loss of rep
Iesentation in the Senate. they will bring
the proper pressure to bear to secure tine
proper action.
1t is not believed that politics will enter
into the decision. The question at issue. as
Mr.. Hoar pointed out yesterday, is not
partisan in it's character. but one affecting
the proper reading of the Constitution on
the point involved. An early report is
hardly expected, and it is rot unlikely that
the cases may die in committee after
fight there. The Kentucky legislature is
now in session. the Florida legislature will
meet in April. and the Oregon Legislature
may be called together at any time, and
by election would of course be promptly
admitted to the vacant seats, and these
contests would fall to the ground.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Coming so soon after the inauguration
and his splendid achievement in the way of
pre- ovidiES splendid weather for that event
ne Promotion by Mr. Mckinley of Major
PCEwOody of the weather bureau 10 be d
lieutenant colonel looks very much like an
expression of the Presidents apprecIa ton
Of good services The Star a day or two
afterward nominated Chief Moore and
Major DCnwoody for the presidency and
vice / Iresidency because their satisfactory
achievements on the fourth, but probably,
the major prefers the present substantial
ceSnition of his efforts TO make the in
ausGraticn completely joyous event.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The Vacancies In the s-um,e.

The credentials Of the appointees to the
Senate from the states OF Oregon. Florida
aud Kentucky have been referred 20 the
Committee on Privileges and Elections. and
an interesting legal battle is on the CARDS
The cases differ somewhat. each one com
uS uD on some special point OF contention
The claim is set up in the Oregon case tha.
;he legislature charged with the duty of
Ieciing Senator has never organiz-sl In
Florida the legislature which is TO elect
viii not meet until next month In the
Kentucky case there is the plain failure of
the legislature. after proiracted effort, to
make a choice.
But the difficulty is common 20 all three
OF them that the governors signature IS all
that certifes to the claim of the applicant
tc seat.
There are Precedents in the Senate both
for ard against seating these men, The
latest precedents are against them and
y ere made only a few years ago The
leading lawyers in the Senate at present are
Civided ON the proposition, and this is
thought 10 make the result somewha. I'M
certain.
Stated in general terms the argument in
favor Of seating is based upon the propo-
sition that there should always be a full
Senate: that not only has every state the
right to full representation all the time. but
full Senate. So that IL Is insisted that In
case Of the existence of q vacancy by
deatn. Of resignation. or for any other
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The Distrfct's OuDOrtunity.

There may be a chance for local legisla-
tion al this extra session OF Congress if
the rush of bills introduced Monday is
to BE- taken index of the chances to
break down the dead-wall that is supposed
10 have been erected around the energies of
the House. Two hundred and nine,y-:hree
measures Were offered. fairly good grist
for short day. This will doubtless be
followed by other onslaughts on the calen-
oar and before long the House may dis
cover that there is something beside a tariff
bill awaiting action. If the rule Of tariff
legislation and then adjournment should
be Set aside the District ought to come in
for its share of the new statutes. There are
some very good bills in shape for speedy
Introduction that might easily be brought
10 the front and il is TO be hoped that the
local interests will not be overlooked in ,he
rush.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
"The Spirit of Islam M"

The spirit of Islam is in our army, and
you know what that means" So said a
Turkish commander to an American news
paper correspondent on the Macedonian
frontier The world knows indeed what
the spirit of Islam means when it de-
sCends upon a body of armed men. Ii
II cans slaughter. cruelty. barbarity. un-
compromising and unforgiving deternIina-
tion TO rid the world of Christians II
means repetition of the wars conducted
by Mahomet. bloody and devastating to
the last degree. and inspired by religious
frenzy that knows not the charity Of the
Christian but seeks 10 spread the doctrines
OF Islam to the confines of the earth, with
their dreadful accomplishments. The spirit
OF Islam is the spirit of the sixth and
seventh centuries opposed to that of
today
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Nevnda's Proud Role.

The state of Nevada long ago ceased to
be of much actual value to the American
Union Her handful of people have had
potent influence in the management of the
nations finances. urging the policy that a
great majority of the citizens last fall de-
cided was not calculated to promote the
general welfare. Her two senators have as
loud a voice in the discussion of affairs of
state as those from the great state of New
York. with more than hundred and
thirty-three times many people. And
today this same state of Nevada becomes
the center of large section of human in
terest. because il is the only state in the
American Union that will permit the great
prize fight that is supposed to represent
the highest development of the art OF
pugilism TO take place within its borders.
Nevada shrinks not from the responsibility
of this questionable honor. She embraces
the opportunity with all the zeal of one
who has taken plunge into cold water
and pretends to enjoy the experience. Ne
vadas sense of those retinements that
would make the ordinary commonwealth
shy trying such an experiment is prob
ably too dull to appreciate the heavy re-
sponsibilities that attach TO the role she
is playing She profits temporarily from
the game. reaping rich harvest from the
assembled sports. gamblers. outlaws and
other undesirables and she entertains them
royalty, for a large consideration She rises
to the occasion III what the pugilists them
selves would call fine form She bar
becues cattle in the streets to feed the
hungry that cannot find places at the over
crowded tables. where prices charged
that remind old-timers of the days when
gold was first discovered in that same
gion- The after effects may be somewhat
diSagreeable- The scum of humanity that
remains after the comparatively respect
able throng has melted will not add to the
tone of the state. nor TO the inducements
10 self-respectiEg immigrants to find homes
there Bat Nevada is enjoying the expert
upon to make the most of il. Perhaps the
example she has set will be followed by
others of the western states. and, indeed,
some movements in this direction have al
ready been inaugurated. But until rival
actually appears Nevada stands alone and
supreme as the promoter and patron of
the present-day fragments of what was
once really the manly art of self-defense.
but what is now merely a gigantic money
making enterprise. catering to the instincts
of those people who love TO human
creatures pound each other and draw
blood.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
4 Policy Of HARMONY.

1t is evidently not the purpose of the
President 20 build up any party of his
own at the expense of the regular republic
can organizations throughout the country.
There are to be no Mckinley republicans
as distinguished from other republicans.
He wants all republicans to be of one kind,
and all united in the interests of making
effective the party's new lease of power.
This is made manifest by his instruc-
tons to visiting delegations contesting for
patronage. He tells them that they must
adjust their own differences. He does not
desire to make a selection of his own in
any They are familiar with the local
situations. are better advised than he is
as 10 what should be done. and he, there
fore, puts the responsibility of the choice
upon them. The result already is that n
number of conferences are taking place
between the leaders of opposing factions
from a number of the states and those
leaders, as the phrase is, are getting to-
gether.
The President is we'll qualified to enforce
his policy. In the first place his own dis
position is for harmony. He is a conserva-
tive man. who has given and taken
Throughout his public life. and illustrates
in his successful career the value of peace
making. In the second place he has had
experience as local leader with the mat
ter of patronage. has sounded all the
depths and shoals of local difficulties
growing out of it's distribution. and so has
in times past performed the duty he now
imposes on others. He is not asking any
thing of them, the utility of which as
party leader he has not himself proved.
The value of this policy from a party
standpoint could not easily be overesti-
mated Without harmony for a watch
word. and as, in large measure IL positive
achievement no party can successfully ad-
m mister the ..ffairS of this government
means by which it may be secured come
next in Importance. The Presidents sug-
sestion is supported both by common sense
ana experience. The places at his dis
posal have local Influence of which, ex-
cept in a very few instances he cannot
estimate except through information OBJ
tdlEed from others. He desires therefore to
put himself in communication with an
agreed sentiment wherever differences now
exist. ard thus be guided by those familiar
with the situation. In other words he
declares himself anxious to do what is hest
Tor community as determined by the
conservative and representative sense of
that community. That uni.es politics with
buSiress-a god combination wh ,rey,r
possible
Evening star., 1897-03-17
\ Tarfn Debate.

AS rule. remarked Piodding Pete Il
don't take n uch interest in the doin's of
Congress- But theys one thing hope, an
that Is that they won't put no tax on beer -
Il d no as II makes enough difference to
worry about, replied Meandering Mike.
But it'll make it cost more. an ye won't
git so much fur a nickel"
IeU never notice it. The thing thet
rely seems ter count amt how much ye
gifts. but how often ye gifts it,
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Smndries.

SC for dozen Crimping Pins
oS d0Z. Common-sense Crimp-
ers: dozen Horn Hair Pins ;
dozen Kid Curriers': 100 assorted
HaR Pins in cabinet; three
Black Cat Pins: box Soda Miui
Tablets: sheets Silk Com I
plaster; box Tbcater HOu;.r
tin box Talcum Powder: tin box
Tooth Powder: Toilet ChamOis:
large, fine Combs; Back Combs
Best Toilet Soaps; 2-strins
Whisk BrOOms: 3 Note Books in
case; Toilet SpOnges: and 8
cents for choice Of many other
articles.
First dOOr.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Wool Fabrics.

AMr yard for -dic and 6S"
w Dress Goods. of which
hut one or two dress length his
remain. Choice of most wanted
effects ard colo-s in English
checks. fancy chevi0tS. canvas
and etamine wcav"S. silk and
wool novelties.
Second floor
Evening star., 1897-03-17
lc Table.

II for Key Chain and Ring: 4Ot
~ japanese TOothpicks; Curl,
ing Irons; 8U-inch Tape Meas
ures: piece NOn-twist Tape; box
Jet Head Pins; dozen Belt Flns: !:
? papers Hair Pins: dozen Belt
Pins; Darning Cotton; dozen
Safety Pins; Handy Ironing
Wax: yard Bone Casing; paper
No. 10 Best Needles: = dozen
Hooks and Eyes, etc, etc.
First floOr.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The ssBlacks. -

ANC yard for plenty of waist
patterns. and not - few
lengths enough for skirfS.
Choice of the well-known soc.
Csc and 7:r drat"lies. CLEANLINESS.
cheyiots, canvas wravrs and
other sprdns novelty CLOTHS.
Second fieor
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Miscellaneous.

&c for any Of the following.
Wir. Sponge RacksLTin
,ups Scnops Wire Team n
StaMs.Puddirg Pans lIioa Way
Beaters farmers
Wooden Spoons Jelly Tins
Cake Cufters-Pie Plates EIr..
Shoveis-To thp;cks-Tca i rain
srs Pyles' Pesrline Soap :
Large Graters Nose Trans
.ahdicsticks-She!f Pepr-I:ast.
ing spoons = Decorated china
fruit Saucers = Engraved Tun-
Diers-Giass Fruit Saacers-Tfn
saiicepans Cups and Sau-
GERS.
Basement.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The Prize Fight.

Took good long while to do 1t,
But at last they met.
Seemed almost beyond believin'
When the day was set.
But upon the scene Of wonders
Now the sun has riz;
Stopped their passin' resolutions:
Settled down to biz.
There are others who might profit
BY the lesson taught,
Even though these men seem doin'
What they hadn't ought.
Many person would be better
Far than what he Is
Ell he'd stop his resoiutin'
An git down to big.