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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Our esteemed contemporary, The
Asheville Gazette, gave publicity to a
statement that Mr.. George Vanderbilt
would erect in that town an hospital
to cost 500, 900. It was an error
it The Gazette vas berated and cer-
sured. In a recent issue it's editor gives
this statement which we fully credit:
LAS to The GaZette's course in this
matter, while we regret exceedingly that
we gave publicity to misleading and
~untruthful statements, we made the
publication in good faith, and from in
formation as to the main allegations
of the story and all it's details that
came to us unsolicited from an author
iy that we considered excellent. We
were given positive assurance by a per-
son whom we had no reason to doubt
that what we published was abso-
lutely correct and that other facts re-
garding the hospital would promptly be
forthcoming"
1t is a pity that rich Mr.. Wander
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

The Beaufort Herald, edited by a
Methodist, who strongly indorses Kilgo,
has this to say Of Blood Money and
Colleges"
zone of the live topics Of the hour,
is the criticism of colleges for accept
ing donations from men who nave
made their money by questionable
methods. Again, it is only
a sentiment, that regards money as
contaminated by the means Of it's ac-
QUESTION. For that matter, a bar
keepers none would feed a beggar
or support a mission as we'll as the
money of a saint. A church
or college has no business to question
a giver as to how he came by the gift,
take it and use it to the glory of God
and h good of the p~eople-the use
cOnsecrates the gift"
We make nc comment upon this most
extraordinary deliverance. Is that the
teaching and doctrine Of the southern
Methodist church?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
sHARPs AND FLATS

Some years ago there was newspaper
talk Of h building Of an air ship the
material to be used to be the then new
metal Qf We are not mistakenly of
aluminium. a word often misspelt in
newspapers. It fell through and we
have heard nothing OF the scheme
since. The other day. however, We saw
1t stated that the technical magazine
known as Industrial News" published
among many contracts the following
notice:
The Pittsburg Reduction Company
Is in receipt Of an order from the At
lantic and Pacific Aerial Navigation
Company for 40 sheets Of aluminium.
hardened with n per cent. of copper.
These sheets are is feet long, two feet
wide and LOO Of an inch in thickness.
They are Intended for an air ship which
is said will prove OF commercial value,
and that the orders placed are only the
first Of q number"
So there Is fresh talk and a new plan
to build an air ship Of aluminium after
all. Whether 1t will do the work when
finished is beyond our understanding.
1t must be recalled hat Of all mortals
known the one selected is the very
lightest. An exchange says that it is
two and one-half times heavier than
water.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
JNAHS q)UO VINE GREW Up N A NIGHT

It has taken years for Wilmington's
Big Racket Store to become firmly
rooted in the hearts Of the people. But
it is there, and there to stay. We have
always so conducted our large dry
goods business that the people who
knew us had confidence in our goods
and prices. We sell the best values
and always at bottom prices.
We sell in the dry goods department,
On the first floor, on your left as you
enter the front door, silks of all prices
nice black Silks, eros Grains, Taffeta,
Black Satin, Colored Satin, China
Silks, Drapery Silks and Silkalines.
Black and Colored Satin from Csc to
SLIPS per yard.
In Dress Goods we nave a very large
assortment. We bought from Mr.. Nc
Intire all Of his stock Of Dress Goods,
SO that eve can afford to sell much
under the price, as I bought his stock
for the spot cash at a discount, and 1
can afford to sell them for less than his
first cost. We hav all prices in Black
Goods from 10c, 12kc, 1Sc, zoe, 25c;
A inches wide at 35c, 45c and SOC; so
inches wide at 75c, soc, $1.00, $1.25.' We
have the Gold Medal Brand, every
piece warranted by the company not to
change it's color. We sell all grades Of
Organizes, Lawns, Shallies, Dimities,
that we are trying to sell regardless Of
cost. We do not feel able to pack up
the goods and carry them over to next
season. A good Lawn at 4c; it is the
best cloth for the money you yer saw.
Shallies at &c. White Cross-Bar Lawn
at 31ac.
On the same side lower down, in
our store, you can find Wash Goods
White Goods, Duck, Piques, Cretons.
We can please the most fastidious as
to quality and prices.
We have TABLE LINEN in large
quantity. We sell it, 60 inches wide,
bleached, at Csc; Turkey Red, 60 inches
wide, warranted fast colors, at 25c;
remnants from 1 to 2 yards in Turkey
Red Table Linen at Ice a yard; bet
ter, bleached and ~unbleached Table
Linen, 60 to ~ inches wide, from 35c
to SLIPS. Doylies from Csc to $500 a
dozen.
LACE CURTAINs-we carry a large
variety. We sell them from soc to $500
a pair.
On the same floor we carry Corsets-
everything in the Corset line, from
21c, 35c, 39c, Soc, Csc, 75c, $1.0O and $1.25
a pair, and il o need a pair Of Cor
sets at any price. see ours. We sell
Warmers, H. & p, and r. & G., Globe,
Kabo, and several other brands.
We carry Shoes on one side Of our
store, which is 112 feet long, from the
c ling to the floor, about 5000 pair.
and sell them cheaper than regular
dealers, and can tut the price, as we
have other things to help to pay ex-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

penses. Baby Shoes from 19c to soc
a pair. Misses Shoes from Csc to $1.OO
a pair. Ladies' Shoes from soc to 81. so
a pair. Mems Shoes from 9Oc to So. so a
pair. We can do you right as to ht
and price. Our Shoes are all honest
goods. We sell good goods or none.
In Watches we a sell you a nice
Nickel-Finish Watch at s1.35 each; a
nice Watch and keeps good time.
fellows Face Powders from 1Oc. 2Oc.
25c, and with each package we give a
nice painted picture, 5h by 5 inches,
free. All styles Of Cologne and Toilet
articles.
We have a big line of Umbrellas.
from 40c to 81. so each. Walking Canes
from 1Oc to soc each.
Look at our large windows and see
the prices we ave and the goods we
display.
We will ride up on our electric ele-
vator and look over our second floor,
which is so by 112 feet, and you can
find the largest and best selected stock
Of MILLINERY RIBBONS, the best
assortment in the state. from 1c to
$1.00 per yard. Also Feathers, Flowers,
Tips, Plumes, Aigrettes, Ladies' and
Children's Hats, Baby Caps and Bibs,
Tam O'Shanter Caps, both felt and
wool, lawn and duck. Hats. trimmed,
IIoHl QUO W SI.Vo anu up 10 $l.oU, SZ.oU,
$2.25, $500 and $500. II you need any
Millinery, we have 1t, and can please
o if you can give ours a look.
On the same floor we carry a stock
Of Gents and Boys CLOTHING We
have just received a big portion Of our
nice new Fall Suits we bought before
the Tariff Bill went into effect, and can
sell them as close as we ever did. w
have Suits. all wool, nice goods, good
fall and winter weight, at $3.50 a suit:
all wool at $500 a suit; fine fall PlaidS
and stylish colors for young men, upr
date in every respect, at Sc. so. 800.
$3.50, $500 and up to $12.5 SO a suit. We
know we can meet competition as TO
style and quality, and over-match and
under-sell as to quantity and price. We
sell all styles Of Boys Clothing, Mems
n Boys Hats and Caps, Mems,
Ladies' n Children's Underwear, all
grades and styles.
We may ride on the elevator to the
third floor. which Is so by 112 feet. and
on that floor you can find our Whole
sale DRY GOODS Department
Bleaching Domestic Goods OF all kinds.
Trunks in large numbers, from 50c 10
$3.50 each; Window Shades from 1212c
to SOC, Carpets. Mattings. Rugs, Blan-
kets, Quilts, Oil Cloths. Chairs, Tables,
and almost anything in the house fur
nishing line.
We want your trade. We are no
Jonah gourd vine. We do business in
an up to date style, and ask you TO
give us a CALL, at 112 North Front
street, or.'csite The Crton hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

sonably. But conservatism. patience,
regard for law had their proper effect
and the criminal was tried and after
five months of delay was executed. Let
the courts try, but let not the patience
months delay between the time Of the
brutal violation Of a white woman's
person and the death. Swift, unerring
Justice Is the best way to allay aroused
anger and stop all purposes or thoughts
of sending Judge Lynch to hold his
court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

State governments appear to have
undergone as radical changes lately as
distinguished jurists and constitution
al writer's contend has taken place in
we are living by reason Of the ruin
wrought by the great war. Governor
Russell is To- sitting as a judge at
Raleigh trying two members Of the
him. It is funny but it looks very rev.
dictionary and subversive. If the peo-
pie do not get together and put a stop
to new theories, new laws and new
interpretations and injunctions where
will it end?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Senator Gallingher is a republican
| senator from New Hampshire. He has
been unfortunate in his criticism Of
Hon. Carl Schurz, the ablest German
ever in the United States probably, and
a man Of conspicuous talents as a
writer in English as his prepared
speeches and Life of Henry Clay
amply show. He left the republican
party when Charles Sumner, Senator
Doolittle and some other senators left
it, and for reasons which they gave.
But Schurz, and perhaps the others,
returned to the party and voted for
their candidates. Mr.. Schurz has sup
ported Grover Cleveland whenever he
has been a candidate. He may at bot
tom have regarded him as mainly a
republican with some differences. He
also voted for Mckinley and a high
robber tariff. We are no special ad-
mirer of his political movements and
inconsistencies. We know his ability
and when Mr.. Gallingher called him "a
traitor to the republican party" what
ever Lie IuOtlSS VI WudICNCL uc UdoAS
Of truth in the accusation he opened
the way for "the retort courteous" and
he got it. We find the following quoted
from the reply, which we have not seen.
If all is as good as this and as deli
cately rebukeful it is very clever:
"You must, however, not understand
me as if I were at all disturbed by the
names you call me. 1 am accustomed
to that sort of thing at the hands Of a
it with ease. Neither should you think
the republican party. My way Of look
ing at things will probably never nave
your approval; but I may, perhaps,
succeed in making it ineligible to you.
I believe that a party organization is
not an end Of itself, but merely a
means for the attainment of public
ends. I, therefore, do not worship a
political party as a divinity entitled to
my devotion under all circumstances,
but regard it simply as an organization
of citizens standing together for public
objects on which they agree. I believe,
and have always believed, that when
ever such agreement On essential points
ceases, n whenever a citizen becomes
consciously convinced that he will serve
the public welfare best by making,
either temporary or permanently, a
change of party relations, it is not only
his moral right, but his duty, to make
it. Moreover, I believe that any doc
trine to the contrary is highly dan
gerous to the integrity of free institu-
TONS"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

The of security against sudden
emergencies from Group and bronchi-
tbs. felt by those who are provided with
a bottle Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
would be cheaply purchased at ten
times the EOS OF that remedy. In all
lung complaints 1t Is prompt to act
and sure to cure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

The Boston Herald says silver dollars
are fiat money. 1t talks Of intrinsic
value and talks like a simpleton.
That has been exploded long ago and
no leading political economist holds it.
1t says: THE material counts for
nothing in giving them a circulation
value, any more than does h paper
on which greenbacks are printed"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

bilt does not purpose building md en-
downing such an hospital as was first
designated. It would be q blessing to
suffering humanity. He could hardly
bestow q nobler charity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Dandruff is an emulation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and
dies, forming scurf and causing the
hair to fall out. Halls Hair Remover
cures it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
The Sarrle...
! Old Sarsaparina.

That's Ayers. The came old
sarsaparilla as it was made and
| sold by Oh. J. G. Aver 80 years
/ ago. In the laboratory it is
: different. There modern appli-
! ances lend speed to skill and
! experience. But the sarsapa-
J rilla is the same old sarsaparilla
! that made the record-5O gears
! Of cures. Why don't we better
it? Well, we're much in the
J condition of the Bishop and the
! raspberry: Doubtless, he
said, "God might have made a
J better berry. But doubtless,
also, He never did" Why
don't we better the sarsapariila9
We can't. We are using tie
| same old plant that curca tie
, Indians and the S~pan;afda -
| has not been bettezed. -
! since ace make sarsapaTi-.a c~z-
pound out of sarsaparilla p.aat,
! we see no way of improvement.
} OF cou-se, If we were making
! some secret chemical compound
] we might. But we're not.
We'-e making the ar old sar-
saparilla to cure the same old
! diseases. You can tell it's the
same old so s-il!a be-
! cause it works the same old
! cares. It's the sovereign blood
|, purifier, and-jt's Ayers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

We never read The Caucasian, and
see articles clipped from it in ex-
changes. but rarely give them a mo-
ments consideration. We sometimes
read what is said by others Of some OF
the d~eliverances Of the accidental SEN
ator. We learn from The Washington
Messenger Of Goth ult., that the great
senator challenged a statement in this
paper as to the impossibility Of get
ting a verdict aga nst a negro for al
with negro jurors When The Messen-
gers article appeared we had seen no
account of a hanging Of a negro rapist
by the consent of negro jurors. Since
then, perhaps, two exceptions have
been found. We believe in two trials
was of the panel. Our article was
based on general information drawn
from exchanges. In his county, the
condition is such as to race prejudice
and a~ntagonisms that both Judge
Sutton and Solicitor Richardson, neith-
CT d ucIIlOCTdl, COIIlIIlCIlSo upOll i a
the last court held here. The Wash
ington Messenger takes the view we
presented. 1t gives the history of a
trial. in Beaufort county. The jury
composed of whites was Of Unusual in
telligence. We copy:
mot only were the whites impressed
with their intelligence, but the cOlOred
also. In proof of this we received a
letter for publication from n of u
leading colored men indorsing the Sc
lection of such a jury and saying what
ever the verdict might be from such a
jury the colored people would be con-
tent. This was all we'll enough had
the prediction of this colored man been
true, but no sooner had the jury rem
dered the verdict of guilty the whole
colored population protested and col
lectiOns were taken up in at least n
Of their churches, a festival was Or
ganized to raise funds to saw this man
from the gallows. The truth is, the
race prejudice is so strong in the negro
that his eyes are blinded to all justice
and right in a trial between one Of
their own color and the white man.
What is true in Warren county is not
true neither in Wilmington or Beaufort
county"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
HOME

There is an unpleasant personal con-
troversy in the newspapers between
Clark. We will not g into particulars.
We shall not believe anything in the
least detrimental to the character OF
Justice Clark as a gentleman of high
honor. sense Of propriety and ability.
Nor will we believe that Colonel Odds
deliberately. intentionally misrepre-
sents the distinguished member of the
supreme court.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The Progress wants the press of
our State to free Louisiana from
her political bondage. The Press
Association can do this in less than
a year by a concerted effort, de-
nouncing intrigue, demanding f.
deity and impartiality of all OH
GERS in the discharge of their du-
ties; insisting that manhood, mod
est demeanor and dignity shall be
added to efficiency in candidates
and appointees, and refusing to in
dorse any act which is contrary to
propriety in the politics of this
State. All brethren! how much
good we could do if we would.
How the glorious old days of pa
triotic splendor would shine upon
us once more, if the press would
rise to the sovereignty and digni-
ty of it's position and demand it.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Mrs. Mary A. Livermore has been re-
elected president Of the Beneficent So
ciety of the New England Conservatory
Of Music. During the year ending in
June, 1895. the society lent 81, 2SS TO
"a students, Of whom 90 were women.
These loans, in small sums, are made
without interest, and ON the understand
ing that the money is to be returned as
soon as the beneficiary IL self supporting.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

a voyage to some foreign country
on important business of vital i'm
port to our Nation, and not be
given one-half the notice by news
paper gatherers that they bestow
on that plebian bruiser, Fitzsim-
mons, and his more plebian wife.
Pshaw! how nauseating!
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Mrs A. ]. Peavy, the outgoing state
superintendent Of public instruction in
Colorado, has received . recognition ac-
corded none Of her predecessors Her
administration has been Endorsed BY the
State Teachers association, and the rec
concentrations sent by her to the legis-
lature have also received the approval
Of the teachers in convention assem-
bled. Il is generally conceded that no
member Of the late administration was
80 efficient, 30 conscientious, or % de-
voted to the general good as MrS. Peavy.
-Woman's journal.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

I he Judge, the editor and the
minister should be encouraged in
well doing. a word of honest,
manly approval double-arms them
for the contest with the common
foe of mankind.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

That journals good intentions
are rendered valueless which con-
dennis. editor ally, the brutal prac-
tice OF the prize ring, and then
repotarolly-gives the contest by
rounds in all its vulgar details.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Let us never again sanction the
stufing of the ballot-boxes. In
this resolze we should overloo X
the past, but turn to the future
with holy determination.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Hon. Powell Clayton, of Arkan-
sas. has been appointed Minister
to Mexico by Preside Mt Mckinley.
Mr.. Clayton once bore a very UNI
savory reputation, but whether
this was a just one or only polit-
ically manufactured one The Prog
ress doesn't know. However 1t
might be better not to appoint
these old-timers.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The Progress will venture that
the President and his wife, and the
cabinet and their wives could make
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Selfishness should be socially
politically and industrially ostra-
cised. My! what a world this
would be under such a regime.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The clouds must be very heavy
and lowering, to prevent silvery
lining from being visible in some
quarter.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

We want another real estate en-
thusiam. Let Messrs. Howard
Cole, Pat Flournoy and L. Bailey
get together and hustle things up.
How about another excursion and
barbecue?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The Father of Waters is in an
angry mood: let us be prepared to
assist those whom he chasteneth.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The demand still goes out for
white tenements.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Small factories are what Shreve-
port needs.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Let us organize the tin bucket
brigade.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

The length of the day and night
were even on the 22d insta-ay
folks! did you know that?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Harsh criticism seldom
an effective weapon.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

When shall we have a fair bal
lot-for intelligent suffragans-
in Louisiana?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

To be dominated by an unholy
prejudice, is the most facilitating
kind OF serfdom.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

SHREVEPORT. LA. MARCH q. 1897.
Who does right, is an ennobled
manhood.
One NAV conciliate without be-
ing unmanly.
Evil report always grows in viz
ulece by repetition.
Harsh criticism seldom proves
an effective weapon.
To be dominated by an unholy
prejudice, is the most facilitating
kind OF serfdom.
When shall we have a fair ball
lot-for intelligent suffragans-
in louisiana?
The length of the day and night
were even on the 22d inst.-Say
folks! did you know that?
The Father of Waters is in an
angry mood: let us be prepared to
assist those whom he chasteneth.
The clouds must be very heavy
and lowering, to prevent silvery
lining from being visible in some
quarter.
Selfishness should be socially
politically and industrially ostra-
cised. My! what a world this
would be under such a regime.
#
Let us never again sanction the
stuffing of the ballot-boxes. In
this resolze we should overloo k
the past, but turn to the future
with holy determination.
-
I he Judge, the editor and the
minister should be encouraged in
well doing. a word of honest,
manly approval double-arms them
for the contrast Will, Tho
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

Evil report always grows in viz
ulece by repetition.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-03-27

One may conciliate without be-
ing unmanly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-13
AN OLD LANDMARK

Turner's North Carolina Almanac,
which, on account OF its age and use
fulness is now a household word in
this State, is now in course OF prepare
ton and the edition for 1893 will be SUI
perior in all respects to any that has
preceded it. For over half century it
has greeted the fire sides of tens of
of families and is each sue
ceeding year gaining in popularity.
AS an advertising medium, especially
to reach the great purchasing class, it
has no equal in the South. 1t has adj
vertisers who have consecutively used
it for ten and twenty years, which is
the best evidence of its superiority as a
medium to reach the people.
Our merchants and manufacturers
not forget this old friend while
annual visit for 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-13
[yI1II7l\l

RheumatiSm cure IS guaTaHlttU 70 DC
harmless, and strong tonic in building NJ
and debilitated. 1t cures acute or muscula
tism in from one to five days. Sharp. shoe
in any part of the body stopped in few
prompt, complete and permanent cure Ior
soreness, stiff back and all pains IN nIps
The back are speedily cured. Itseldom fa 81
relief from one 10 two doses, ana Almost MI IN
cures before one bottle has been used. me
Remedy Company prepare separate cure
disease At ali druggists-25 cents wal IL
medical advice write Prot. Munyon, LOU
Street Philadelphia. 1t is absolutely Iree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-13
Charlotte News.)

Hiram t. Grant, the Goldsboro Hes
sian and Pie-Hunting Alien, says "the
Governor will be in the Raleigh insane
asylum, under DR.. Kirby's care, in six
months"