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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
Old Glory and the Union Jaik.

Richmond, Va. May 3o-A Cape
Charles special to The Dispatch says: Mr.
John Holland. of the Pullman Pa.ace
Car Company, presented the mayor and
council of this place with a British Tn
ion Jack flag. which was raised with tbs
Stars and Stripes st = O'Clock this after
noon in the presence of several hundre1
enthusiastic people. The choirs OF .hE
churches furnished music for he occa-
sion. singing The Star S%pangled Ban
rer.' and God Save the Queen Mr..
Holland presented the flag in a few
words. Mayor Stevenson accepted the
gift, after which Hon. John w. Daniel,
che orator of the occasion. was introduc-
ed and made a beautiful and t~oucning
address, which stirred the people to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm. Al the con
clusion of Mr.. Daniels speech. seyerai
salutes from two cannon were fired, and
three cheers went up for Old Glory and
the Union Jack.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
II was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-. tongue coated. pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Forum
ately. a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters,' and to my great Joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made a decided
improvement. I continued their use
for three weeks, and am a we'll man
I know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents
per bottle at r. r. Bellamy's drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
HOME FOLKS

The Greensboro Telegram writes in
nigh praise of Mr.. T. j. Shaw. the dem
Ocratic nominee for Judge in that dis
trict. 1t says:
Mr.. Shaw is a learned lawyer of I'M
impeachable integrity, and if chosen
will be a credit to the judiciary of the
State and an honor to the town and
bar of which he is a member"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
BRUISES. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
ChiIbIains. Corns, and all skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or mone1 refund
ed. Price 25 cents per hnv- For sale
by 2. 2. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
SOME FACTS FOR THE ST. LOUIS
GLOBE DEMOCRAT

While northern newspapers a
ST. Louis republican newspaper aouse
North Carolina for dilatoriousness IN
raising troops for the war, the fact re-
mains that the war department has
not been able to supply the Secono
North Carolina with proper arms n
clothing UP IT, now. This incApaclty
has caused Col. Burgwyn to hurry to
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

Hat,s Emulsion OF Cod liver Oh
with Creosote and the Hypophosphices,
It faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment OF weak lungs. Consumo-
ton, Bronchitis, etc. Leading physi-
clans recommend It. Sold by J. g.
Shepard. J. H Hardin. and n. L. Fen
Shepard, J. 81. HArdSn and b L Fer
beeA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

It will be generally regretted by the
Masons and the friends of their noble
work at Oxford hat Superintendent
A. M. Lawrence, has resigned his place
in the Orphan Asylum. This is a decided
misfortune. We hope he a he per-
suaded to remain. We have been hear
ing for years that Oxford people know
him to be the very best officer ever in
full institution. The oxford Ledger Of
last week, plainly stated this as a fact.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

throw $4,000 Americans into Cuba to
fight 100000 S~paniards. 1t is known
that but little reliance can be put in
the 10, 900 or 20, 900 insurgents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
THIEF IN THE NIGHT:
How Catarrh R0bs Its Victims If Health and LIE.

Catsrrh 10 the most insldiouo OF
diseases. I~fneglected, 1t Invariably
reaches the bronchial tubes and
lungs, rendering them weak and
susceptible to consumption.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

1t must not be overlooked that Gov
n Russell squarely and emphati-
caFy denounces the report that he tel
egraphed abroad that North Carolina
State troops were panic stricken. We
are glad for the sake of the State and
for the Governor that he was not guilty
of that most foul and damning sin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
RUSSELL KICKING AGAIN.

the war Department Orders
Most of the Troops Under the second
Call TO be Listed I'm Bringing the First
and Second Regiments up to the Max
imum.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

h Rocky Noun Argonaut, and
the Wilson News have begun the publ
cation Of a daily. we wish both ex-
periments abundant success. We have
already noticed, the issuing Of daily
editions 10y the Kinston Free Press,
Kinston News, Greenville Reflector.
We do not know the number Of dailies
now published in the State, but they
are increasing. We guess that there
are at least twenty-five now issued.
Lord Wolsely is commander-in-chief
of the British army. In a recent con-
v%ersation lie gave it as his opinion
hat it would be a mistake to invade
Cuba with undisciplined men. So think
many we'll informed American soldiers
who know what war is. Lord Wolsely
says: eff this was done the United
States might expect heavy reverses
when those troops encountered the
trained Spanish troops on land. 1t
would be a grave error to underesti-
mate the strength of the adversaries
of the American troops" And right
there lies the trouble with the powers
that be. 1t seems to be a craze to
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

Butler, --e f1attened and snubbed,
vas reported -as Saying lately: Trust
me. I will propose nothing the Demo-
Gratis will accept. When they reject
my plan, which they will do, thirteen
Democratic papers will come out for
our party. You can trust me-"
Behold! how the true Democracy
smote him heavily, and now his only
nance is to make terms with the
black radicals n take what they will
give. Then it will he seen that the
sow that wanted to wash in clean dem
wallowing in black radical mire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03
p. p. p.

tLfppfuan's Great Ren1edy3
e toe oni, logical treatment for
this loathsome disease. Catarrh Il
now recognized as an Affections Of
the blood, and not a mere local trou.
BILE. The best blood pufi6efiAehere.
fore the best remedy, aud the best
blood Purtderfs acknowledge to be
p. p. p. Under treatnent with p.
r. r. the sickeninR discharges, with
hawking and splitting and ofEensive
odor, quickly disappear ana pe1ma.
nent and radical recovery seen &c.
suits.
Aessrs. LIPPMAN B~aorBznA ssvao-
nah, Ga.
Gents-I have used nearly fous bottle.
81 p. r P, Lippman's Great Remedy I
wa afflicted from the Town o. my head
Guilty OF breathing. smo<berfnH. paipitati
noserii was closed for ten years. but nov
have not sic pt on ether SIDE for toe
sooudly in any position an night. IAN
plov handles I feel glad THAI was iuci
my friends and the psb,ie generally.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-03

say OIL breathing Mm aS~srna p osyp ss.a ~ mS.sS asos -,tss vorr sr h.:ea.A :, a.
have not slept On ether skf for wo eaS n%e. IS1 s"MT 10y sn .-. ~-,,-
pWf r5 nans. sd Lee lee khNi thai vas iueky enoueh@ - pP p snd t hesTry r~om%rSSWne
ri SrArKo n C~-.suy,c Your nePNafIiy A ~ ms
,~rssnvW noraHU S SSSny0 or omaneh -BeESs the ndsrered authoreyo on ehs dv
s,nent made by nm rhMr 10y y th ~n rr :sa ts Sg sroa say. 40 oath thAthe i..sans
worn I" and s1Sc1oed before me- sAusuaA TN nL
J NJ AAsRRr - ? owaoesec ,~x,r eu..
D . . EIrMcN0 treat Aenedy - aDerost to all Arsapari1aaa ana the most
: . Z = j. 6ae..ns or1 nh suSssssuL remedy ks I'D sores PIN plesA otcAes and III
=. p. P. iarxey in .hi; rssuiss p.seGs., he to o.1s. ,s SEN IL Sr.:srfes =
'pprnan Brothers, u &c.,: Savannah. Ga.
For Sale'by R.'R. BELLAMY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
! b b b b b b
BOSTON LADIES' SYMPHONY
ORCH ESTRA

WIN appear in the Mineral Point
Lecture Course at Opera hall on SAT-
orday evening, Dec 10, They come
very highly recommended by press
and committees,
j, u, NeCollins, formerly of this
city, now principal OF the Baraboo
Public Schools, says: "our Ave years
experience with lecture course work In
Baraboo has taught us that our
people are hard 10 please with con-
certs, Not until last night have they
been entirely satisfied, Your Roston
Ladies' symphony Orchestra Ia the
first concert that we would repeat.
We believe this the verdict of the
entire audience, Last night was our
largest house might say last night
was our largest night In every way,
We mean what We say"
II. II. Hrsch, OF Charles City, Iowa,
under date OF Oct. 10Th, 1S9S, says;
"'rhe Boston Ladies' Symphony Or
chestra, who gave their entertainment
here last Thursday evening OF this
week, delighted everybody. Judging
from the comments heard among tho
neople nothing would delight them
more than to have the Ladies' Sym
phony return. y ,4
9. y. Tillson, Chairman ~. M, G, A.
Committee, OF Boone, Iowa, says:
"'rhe Boston Ladies' Symphony Or
chestra In opening our course. made n
decided hit. Everybody present was
pleased, and many say IL was tho best
entertainment ever Ia Boone. =
j, II, Nevins, Of Green Bay, Wis,
says: "Pressure OF other affairs pre-
vented mo from sooner apprising you
OF the complete success of the opening
OF the Star Entertainment Course.
Despite down.pour of rain, the
opera house was filled To Its utmost
capacity by one OF the most delighted
audiences that was ever assembled In
it,
II. q. Warner, Manager Bololt
Course, of Beloit, Wis, says. IA
great deal was expected OF the Boston
Ladies' Symphony Orchestra, but
their work wils beyond the oxpecta-
tlons OF NIL. The ensemble work
especially was excellent. The Or
chestra show careful and thorough
training. consider II one Of the
strongest companies on the I4yceum
platform. They, never fall TO draw. =
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
A Very Fine Pear.

Mr.. J, G. Mckee brought to this
Office, ON Monday, mammoth pear,
grown by the Ellwanger u Barry
nursery OF Rochester, N. y, 1t is of
the Angou variety and one of the
largest and finest pears we have ever
seen. The tree is perfectly hardy,
Mr.. Mckee is agent for the above
mentioned nursery, and is prepared to
take orders, for spring delivery. The
pear is now on exhibition at the store
of A. G. Deller.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Sale of a Large Farm.

n. X. Van Matre, the wide awake
real estate agent, at Mineral Point,
sold last week TO Marshall Day and
James Waters, the farm known as
the Walter Evans farm. Considera-
ton $4,000. While this seems like
quite a sum of money, the farm was
considered cheap, and n. X. has
several more farms that he is Offering
equally as cheap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Death of Mrs. Jerry Lynch.

Died, Of consumption, Tuesday,
Nov. Is, 1903, at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. A. J. Dornan, where she
had been visiting for u week, Mrs.
Jerry Lynch, Of MaSomanie, aged 3s
name was Mary Kelley, WAS born and
grew TO womanhood In the town OF
Ridgeway, where she had q host Of
friends. She leaves kind husband
and four children TO mourn their loss.
Funeral services we're conducted by
Rev, p. Rosen at tho Hollandale
Catholic church on Thursday, and the
remains we're Inferred In the Ridge
way Catholic cemetery. Hollandnle
Review.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the morey on II fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar il it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty five cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or no pay. w. H. PrideauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Alumni Association Meeting

A meeting of the Alumni Associa-
tion will be held in the High School,
Monday evening, Nov. 2S, at s p. M,
for the purpose of discussing places
for a holiday party. A full attend
ance is desired.
JOHN MCMULLEN, President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Adam DreSen

Makes ladies jackets, cloaks, etc.
Regular standard tailor styles only.
Those wishing work in that line should
see him. will also change style of
old garments, and do cleaning and re-
pairing, in a satisfactory manner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

WANTED Several Trustworthy
persons In this state 10 manage our bus
iness In their own and nearby counties. II
Is mainly Office work conducted at home,
Salary straight 5000 year and expenses
definite bonatldc. no more, no less salary,
Monthly s75. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert H. Hess.
Prest., Dept. NJ. Chicago,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
IsiSl,op

Has anticipated the Holiday wants of
the people of this section, Look over
his stock of Fine Furniture and you
will be sure to find just what you are
looking for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Poland Chinas at Auction.

Jos. Gordon will dispose of large
number of his fine Poland China hogs
at auction in this city, Dec. slst.
Parties intending to purchase stock
hogs will do we'll to wait until then.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
What is More Suitable

For Christmas Gift than a hand
some Piano or Organ? Hanscom Il
Co. advertise Special Sale of these
instruments for the next thirty days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Sewing Machines Cheap for
Cash.

We have a line of Sewing Machines
which we are selling at S15, Sl7, $20
and up. All warranted.
A. II, BISHOP.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Do Not Forget

That j. A. Spratler pays the
highest price for Butter and Eggs
and sells his goods cheap as the
cheapest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Pianos and Organs.

Special Sale of instruments for the
next thirty days. Get prices, and you
will buy. l5w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Special Sale

OF Pianos and Organs, for the mex,
thirty days, at j. J. Hanscom & Co. g.
II you want an instrument, get our
prices. l5w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Farm for Sale.

! offer my farm Of ll3 acres, sltuat-
cd four miles east OF Mineral Point
city. Well fenced; good we'll; good
dwelling house; and other buildings
Three quarters of n mile from cheese
factory. Inquire OF Mrs. Michael
Laverty or at Hutchison's Bank. 5ti
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Fresh

Fresh
Bulk starch-only cents per lb.---at
Gales.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-19

found I, necessary 10 pass an ordinance
prohibiting. under severe penalties OF fine
and imprisonment, the selling OF liquor 10
any person wearing the uniform Of a
soldier This ordinance has never been
repealed Christian temperance people OF
this city discovered It and called the at
tention Of the authorities 10 IL when the
camp near Falls Church. Va was first
established. a. first an order vas issued
10 thu. police to see that y was strictly en-
forced. Il was enforced for q period of
about two weeks. during which time no
one saw "a drunken soldier upon the streets
Of the capital city. Then the saloon-keep-
ers the hotel men ard the restaurants
that sold liquor. protested against the
great IN tury being done 20 their business.
They influenced even the press and many
{ the good citizens % the town. The
strongest and most frequent appeal Tor
the repeal q: this ordinance was that il
was but = poor return 10 the soldier Tor
volunteering 10 night his cocn;ry's battles
10 deprive him q the luxury Of a glass OF
beer or a glass % wine, w,iich The poorest
euttefs1tpe In the city could get II he had
The price.
Tie commissioners considered the matter
for some days and finally the ordinance
Nas suSpen5ed. The result proved that y
Y ou'a have been better for the city ana for
TIE soldiers themselves Il II had been en-
forced 81 the leIIer. Young men OF con-
vlvtal habits formed friendships IN the city
that frequently led 10 gross iutoxicatio0.
TIE young soldicrs on furlough crowded
into he saloons until midnight. when Tho
law here requirss all drinking places 70 b.
closed. and then. being too Intoxicated u
return - camp. cpeat the remainder az
the night IN the division. No: a few aq-
reared IN the pCiice court the next morn
lug. Some were stI! further disgracea by
beng compelled - serve Il term with the
Couanoncst negroes and white trash IN
me city Jail t. sncn an exteu; ali this
g. ina, II became necessary 10 cali the at
tenti0n 81 the war department officials 20
Il. ard I general order was issued by the
tflzl3ter IN command u The camp that
TO N ~ fur'oughs conl3 TO permitted cr
passes issUei ~ go 10 WASHINGTON except
- men - known sobTie'y. This put
stop % the worst Of the carous.ng, bu:
m: 80 al!
Men Uho INDUCED in such dissipation
we've among The FIRST - fan victims 70 ne
typhoid. that Iater brCke on. In Camp Al
ger ALLAN r SLACSO$.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-19
AND FIRST AV, FOOT CHERRY


sions. via said White pass. In suitable ears
owned or eontroSfd by said company, and
running OVER tho line OF railroad between
Sksgway and said interna tional boundary.
Pending the completion or the railroad
terrei 10, the company may transport mnr-
c11ndise 10 and from the summit Of said
W hiie pass IN wagon or pack train, the
packages OF the merchandise in such
events 10 he corded aud sealed"
1t Is also specifically required that In ev-
cry instance where other ears than those
owned by this company are used. they
mus, be distinctly marked Pacific 4 Arc
tic Railway & Navigation Company"
\ ruling If the secretary OF the troas-
ury Just made grants TO tho Everett Puip
aad Paper Company. on tho exportatiou
Of paper manufactured by Il, In tho prep-
aratlou II which no other than imported
Caina clay has been used, drawback
equal in amount 10 the duty paid on tha
imported clay so used. less tho legal dessuc.
ton II per cent. In q letter OF INSTRUCT
tons 70 the collector OF customs at Pore
Townsend regarding this allowance 10 tha
pulp ard paper company. assistant Sec.
retary Howell says:
The quantity of the imported material
80 used shall be determined by adding "a
the weight ~ the clay contained In tntD
exported paper - per cent. Of such wafghk
THE quantity of china clay present ~
the paper must he determined by the APP
praiser by inci1erating samples tak~D
from each importation and de9uctIng FROM
tiIe weight OF the resultant ash tha COM
us"t is the manufacture Of the paper. viz
0lZ per cent. for fir and 0'Sa per cent foe
cottonwood
The r,au service on the route from Wine.
ton 70 port Crescent has been cus shore
five mlIes beginning at Fairhoime, omit.
ting W!neton from hat route
Henry ". McNamar has been coEignlss
stoned postmaster At Scotia. Wash.
Capt. Charles H. Noble. OF tho SIXTEENTH
infantry. has been ordered from New
York 70 Boise barracks. Upon his arrival
at the latter post ne Will report by iette1
to tae aaJutaut general ~ tho army
Private Truman X Hunt. OF Company
l., First Washington vsfuntesr infantry,
now at Aug,l island. Cal. has been trans4
fevred to the hospital corps a. private.
pom Ms arrival at tho post Shs com.
handing offieer will order him to report "a
the afrgeon for duty al the hospital
Private Charles L. Beau. OF Company q.
sixseentn United States infantry. has beed
discharged from the service Of tho United
States
capt Lauis e. sherer, assis,an. ad!usans
general - the United States volunteers
faFs. i5eaf@Hant of the Fourth eavairyo.
mas been detailed IS recorder for the army
retiring board. appointed 20 meet u. WASH
3nFton tarra ks District Il Columbia. ora
az tae otte+rs ordered ~ report before tho
tclfrj f3r examination So Capt. William T.,
Goodwin. - the Fourteenth Infantry.
James Il. Close, ~ Fail cry, Wash. has
been granted an original pension at o. y
month
Ey virtue 4 ar appropriation of Il 90 in
tae last general deficiency bill sorne extra
naps ~ WASH agton state ara to ~ pub-
..s}s1 thiz fat They VIII he Distributed
- vortAy applicants BY Commissioned
HERMANN. ~ tae weHerai hand Office.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-19
Decorated China
Tea Sets, )
Pieces, SOC.

The United States consul at Liege sends
To the secretary OF state. under recent date,
a letter from a professor Of a San Fran
cisco school OF engineering. Who has been
investigating inventions ia telegraphns
without wires. The professor refers TO the
system OF Dr. Della Kiccia, connected with
the Monteti0re Institute OF Electricity AZ
iAeee. Dr. Riccia has made improvements
on apparatus already In use simplifying
* and increasing lis power, and claims that
he can condnc the oscillations Of the trans
mjtter - any special point. TO the exeln-
sion &C ar others Ia case of cCsnluntca~
ton between war vessels or forts. the mes
sage could be transmitted 10 one alone in
casc Of fog n SEA, the oscillations would
not DE limited. Or. Ricc.a, II is said. can
make the presence OF vessel known %
another al distance Of thirty miles and
telegraph reai messages seven miles. Tho
fpll text % the report has been transmit
ted 70 the war department.
The annual report IF :hs commissioner
81 pensions shows that SOS pensioners re-
sided Ia this state Of Washington at the
date II the report, and thAt they drew
s'se.5'' from the government during the last
fiscal year. IN Idaho there are LIS pen
s.ouers VINO were paid sl7..23'.
George w. Dickinson. ~ Tacoma, has
been granted a patent f3r roi.cy-b,ar-
ing mechanism. Frederick II. Hsata. of
Tacoma. has been granted pa'eat fsr
joint for composers.
!. =. Cantweu has beer appointed post
master a. Little Fails. Lewis county. IN
place Of ". II. Weave, removed
Ehenezer Morris. - Toledo. has been
granted an original pension ~ g. month.
Ho~nI y lev % TarGfra urtlI hrvg sFtf-