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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
DAMAGES FOR DEATH. Owners of the Ship Benjamin E. Packard Asked to Pay Five Thou
 sand Dollars for Negligence.

Charles c. Wilson, as special admins trator of the estate of Heinrich Apen- born, brought suit yesterday in the United States District Court against Ar thur SewalI, Oscar T. Sewall, A. Cheese brough, z. Allen. John Doe and Richard Roe, owners of the American ship Benja-- min F. Packard, for s500o damages alleged to have been sustained by the death of Heinrich Apenborn. It is alleged that on December 22, 1897. Apenborn was precipi- tated to the deck by the breaking of foot rope on one of the yards, and re- ceived injuries which caused his death.
 The complaint ayers further that the rope was rotten and not strong enough to sustain the weight of a man, and that tbe owners of the vessel were criminally negligent in that respect. and therefore responsible for the death of Apenborn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
A MuLINER'S CRUELTY. Flossie Beaver Testif1es Against Mrs
 Eva Beaglehole of Reno.

Mrs. Eva Beaglehole, the milliner from Reno, New, who was arrested Thursday night on a charge of cruelty to a minor child, appeared in Judge Joachimsen's S court yesterday morning.
 The little girl, Flossie Beaver, was called and testified to various acts of cruelty in Reno and also at the Wilson House on Post street, this city, where she said Mrs. Beaglehole choked and bit her She showed the marks of the bites on the palm of her hand and on her left arm.
 The case was continued till to-day, and the Judge was so incensed that he or dered the defendant into custody, but subsequently, revoked the order. as Officer McMurray of the Society for the Proven tfon of Cruelty to Children told him that the society had applied to Judge Seawell to have the letters of guardianship in Mrs. Beagleholss favor revoked.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

any one say, in the face of such testie mony, that pr. Williams Pink Pills are not entitled to the careful consideration of any suffering man. woman or child? :? Is not the case in truth a miracle of mod ern medicine?
 To make the evidence complete we pub fish above fac-simile cut of the check received by Mir. Fetch from the Cana dian Mutual Life Association, being the amount due him for total disability. It is unnecessary to add that this life in surance association did not pay this large amount of money to MT. Fetch, except after the most careful examination of his condition by their medical experts. They curable.
 MT. Petch's address Is as follows; Reu- ben Fetch, Griersville, Ont, Canada
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

even better health than when I gave you the first interview"
 Do you still attribute your cure to the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills? asked the Monitor.
 sUnouestionably I do,'' was the reply. 'eDoctors had failed, as had also the nu- merous remedies recommended by my friends Nothing took had the slightest effect upon me until I began the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills To this won derful medicine I owe my release from the living death. I have since recom- mended these pills to many of my friends and the verdict Is always Tn their favor. I shall always bless the day l was in- duced to take them.'
 Such is the history Of one or the most remarkable cases of modern times. Can
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
WEIGHING MAILS.
What Uncle Sam Is Paying the Rail- roads and Steamboats for Carry
 iro The P0IJcheS

The quadrennial weighing of mails for the Pacific section of the United States will take place beginning March 9 and closing at midnight of April 25. All mail matter placed on cars or steamboats will he weighed, the result of the weighing to determine the rate and amount of com pensation to be paid to the companies carrying the mails. In consequence of the time required to do the weighing all out going mails will close ten minutes earlier than usual An extra force of clerks to be taken from the eligible civil service list will be put on to do the work.
 The compensation allowed by law for the carrying of the mails is S42 75 per mile per annum for 200 pounds. For 800
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Will of a Klondiker.

The will of Fred w. Harte. who died at Dawson City on November 10th last. was filed for probate yesterday. Besides leav- ing several valuable mining claims in Alaska Harte had 5000 on deposit in hank here. After making several be- quests to a half-sister, niece and nephew, Harte directs that the residue of his es- tate be distributed to E. F. Harte Of Philadelphia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

pounds, the rate per mile per year is S64 12; fer 1000 pounds, ss5 30; for 1900 $500 pounds, S149 62 for 5000 pounds. S171. and for all additional at the rate of s21 37 per 2000 pounds. Railroads aided by land grants by act of July F, 1876, get 50 per cent of these rates.
 The Government pays also for railroad postal ears per mile per annum as fol- lows: For car measuring forty feet, s25; for forty-five feet, $40; for fifty feet, S45. and for sixty feet $50.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19
Rurglars Sent to Prison.

William Fuller, convicted of burglary, uas sentenced by Judge Wallace yester- day to one years imprisonment at Fol som, Henry Harper. an old offender. re- ceived a flve-year sentence for similar offenSe,
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

As soon as a woman begins to say how much she would like to meet certain literary man, her husband says pooh! She probably wouldn't like him bit if she did know hin.-New York Press.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

Rheumatism. kidney & liver diseases cured Dr. Gordin, ,sSanita rum. 4Pine. nr Kearny. & F. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-19

Tn an office on one of the upper floors of an office building facing Market street Is an elderly lawyer whose locks have
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

Tampa, Fla, May 12.-Before Satur-
day night it is probable that the entire
body of troops at Tampa and Port
Tampa will be loaded or the big trans
ports lying at the wharves at Port
Tampa and all will be in readiness for
the final word. Every n of the eleven
regiments of infantry, the Ninth a
airy and the Ten light batteries Of ar
tillery received orders this afternoon
to be ready to break camp at a mo-
ment's notice. Tonight these orders
were supplemented by orders TO pack
everything except the tents.
For t, first time restrictions were
today placed on various camps. Guards
were thrown out and no one was allow
ed to pass the line unless on urgent
business. The utmost activity prevail
ed around the docks where the big fleet
of transports are being prepared. Car
load after arload of stores, arlmuni-
ton, rifles and army supplies Of all
kind vas switched on to the racks
along the edge of the wharf and hastily
unloaded by a small army OF steve
dore:.
BY nightfall six of the transports
had been loaded and were ready for the
troops and horses. Besides the sup
plies for the United States troops,
about Us, 900 Springfield rifles and i'm
iilcIlSt Quantity VI dlIilIuiilIcH III lic
equipment f the an insurgents
have been taken On board the various
ships. They are all plentifully sup
piled with coal and water.
Seven train loads of troops from
Chickamauga are expected TO arrive
over the Plant system before morning
and others will follow rapidly tomor-
row. One train load with part Of the
sixth cavalry came in before midnight.
All of the cavalry regiments to come
from Chickamauga, the Second, Third
/ and Sixth will encamp in West Tampa.
The plane selected is fully three miles
| neare Port Tampa than the present
| camping grounds Of the infantry. No
| place for the Chickamauga infantry
| has yet been selected, although 1t is
| considered probable that they will be
| located near the cavalry. The examin-
| ing board for the promotion Of infantry
| officers under the new army reorgani-
| cation bill which mas been sitting for
the past week has concluded its labors.
| Over sixty captains and lieutenants
| were examined. The findings Of the
| board will be announced later 10y the
al department at Washington.
| Captain r. E. Thompson. chief Of the
| signal corps, who has been ordered 10
| accompany the expedition from San
Francisco TO the Philippine stands left
| here tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
why the Books Wouldn't Belance

A bookkeeper in a local wholesale
house had been spending %sleepless
nights for three weeks in fruitless eff
forts to make his books balance. There
was an apparent shortage of 5000 that
could not be accounted for. He added
up columns and struck balances until
he was almost insane. He finally
worked himself into that frame of
mind that usually lands a man in
Canada, the insane asylum, or a sui
cide's grave, when the manager OF the
house invited his confidence. Then
they went over the books together, but
the 5000 shortage was still there.
The head of the house was called in
and the work of overhauling accounts
commenced again. They had not gone
far when they came to an entry of
81, 900.
why. that should be $1,000" de-
clared the employer. How did il hap
pen to he entered $1.90O?"
A careful examination showed that a
hy had been smashed between the
pages of the cash book. and n leg
made a tail of the first cipher Of the
81, 900 entry, converting it into a g.
San Francisco Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
Signal Flags.

Some newspapers said a prominent
naval officer. have published pictures OF
a string Of flags ~purporting to signify in
the International signal code. Remember
the Maine This is not right. as IL is i'm
possible 10 secure the official signal let
tiers of the lost warship Maine or any
other wa vessel OF the United States
navy. because the government refuses to
divulge such Information. All code books
carried or warships have Ieaden backs
to make them sink IL lost overheard. The
letters in the book, moreover. are print
ed with a peculiar ink. which fades away
when II comes in contact with the water.
To make things still more safe the let
tiers are changed every few months By
the navy department. Even on the war
ships few officers know their vessels
official signal code.-Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

Tipplers who drink occasionally to
maintain their strength" need the
stimulus to help them endure fatigue
drink to keep out the cold" drink
because the water is bad" drink to
overcome malaria" etc, etc, are find
ing their thinly-veiled excuses for the
indulgence Of an appetite snatched
away from them one by one, as hansen
and scores Of hardy explorers. ath-
letes, physicians and sensible men are
proving that alcohol Is not only not
necessary TO health but a menace. Sur
geon Lydston OF the Illinois National
Guards has issued q series Of directions
for the preservation Of health I'm camp.
which IL the following:
The soldier should take no stimulant
other than coffee or tea, except under
medical advice. The especial
ly and earnestly request the
TO follow this injunction TO the letter.
AS a stimulant, s~ustainer and food,
coffee Is far superior TO alcoholic or
malt liquors, and contains no elements
OF danger. Alcohol is especially detri-
mental 10 the digestive organs, liver
and kidneys. These are the chief points
Of attack In yellow fever. Experience
has proved that I'm both hot and cold
climates the total abstainer lasts long
er, endures more and fights better than
h drinker. Aside from the earnest
advice herein given on the liquor Ques-
ton, abstinence from liquor will be
made a rule. attractions OF which en-
tail severe discipline.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
SPAIN LOSES ANOTHER SHIP
The Concord Sinks one of Spains Three
Remaining Warshfp> on Asiatit
Squadron.

New York, May 12.- A Hong Kong
special of this date says that a trad
ing vessel from the Philippines reports
having witnessed the destruction Of a
Spanish warship by the United States
have lasted two hours, at the end of
which time the Spaniard went down
with colors flying. There We're no cas-
ualties on board the Concord n no
damage was don the gunbOat:
There are, it is alleged, only two
other Spanish war vessels in Asiatic
waters. One of these is in drydock at
Hong Kong, while the cruiser Boston
is searching for the other, under orders
to engage and sink il.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

II don't know. there may be Others"
he said. '%but I have used 'Parkers
Tolu Cough Syrup in my family for
years and would o be without it"
He knew better than to buy the in
ferior preparations that was being
urged upon him" Parker's Tolu Cough
Syrup" has no equal. It will immedi-
ately relieve any Cough or Cold,
Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarse-
ness, Group, Bronchitis n kindred all
ments. Contains no injurious ingredi-
ents, is pleasant to take and a safe
remedy for children. For sale by J. G.
Shel ard, J. H. Hard n Ind H. L.. Fen
treSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

When a man Is suffering with az

When a man Is suffering with an
aching head, a sluggish body, when his
muscles are lax and lazy, his brain
dull, and his stomach d~isdaining food.
ne win, IL wise. heed these warnings
and resort to the right remedy. before
it is too late. "Parker's Sarsaparila."
The king Of Blood Purifiers" makes
the appetite keen and hearty-nvigor-
ates the Ii~ver-purifes the blood and
fills 1t with the Hfe-givfng elements OF
the food. Tt is a wonderful blood ma
ker and flesh builder. Sold by J. G..
Shepard, J.. H. Hardin and H l. Fen.
tress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
Free Pills.

Send your address 10 II. E. Buck
len & Co, Chicago, and get q free
sample box OF DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. 4 trial viii convince you Of
their merits. These pills are easy II
action and are particularly effective
in the cure OF Constipation and Sick
Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have been proved inval-
liable. They are guaranteed 20 De
perfectly free from every dalaterious
substance and 10 be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but by giving tone TO stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system.
Regular size 25c. per boz. Sold by 2.
r. Ballany druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
Red Springs Notes.
Red Springs. n. c.. Nav /

Red Springs, n. c., May II, 1895.
The Red Springs Seminary will OBJ
serve Arbor Day Friday evening. and
the old folks concert that night will no
doubt be strictly first class and highly
enjoyable. Messrs. Carr, McRae.
Belts and Livermore will assist others.
Elders and Deacons Institute begins
July %. Programmes are out now.
About ten or eleven Of our young
men have Joined the Lumber Bridge
company as L. s. Volunteers.
Summer Normal. here June Is.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

Grand Rally OF Richmond Dem.
oeraey-Excelient Speeches.
Especial to The Messenger

tSr%Cl1A 70 Inc M@%SslEeTg
L~aurinourg. y. g. May IA grand
rally of white men and white women for
the white man and the white metal came
Of here today. Two OF North Carollna's
noble. brave and patriotic democrats
made stirring and very eloquent adj
dresses. These were the Hon. Chas. II.
Aycock. OF Goldsboro. and the Hon.
Locke Craig. OF ASheville. The Mccall
band OF McCah. :. g. furnished the
music and the good men and women from
the surrounding country and adjoining
counties came in large numbers TO hear
the speeches. and lend their influence
TO the good work OF democracy begun
here today in the campaign OF iSss.
Mr.. Craig spoke FIRST and was introiuc-
81 by Mr.. q. n. Patterson. % Maxtoa.
Al the conclusion OF Mr.. Cra!x'< speech
Mr.. Walter II. Neal. OF L~auriuburs. in
reduced Mr.. Aycock, and FOR more than
two hours the people sat almost spell
bound while under tho influence Of the
pure democratic doctrine which fell from
the lips OF these two brilliant and c.o-
Quent and able |soung North Carolina
democrats. and it did surely seem tina;
the good Old days OF democracy were on
the eve OF returning 20 bless the good peo-
PIE % the Old North States once more
while these young apostles 50 earnestly
and fearlessly pleaded for the return o..
white supremacy under the good old
democratic banner. with burning words
ana telling effect they recalled the dark
days Of IS and appealed TO white men -
stand together and redeem the state
from her present position Of degradation
and shame. calling upon all 10 cast their
votes for the protection OF purity ana
virtue. They showed concluslvely that
| this could only be done by cniistlng as
white men under the white mans Gag.
The thanks OF all the people present and
| Of the democrats throughout the state
| are due the speakers FOR the mastery
manner in which they discusses demo-
cratic principles in this. the FIRST grand
rally Of 1895 campaign. The firing OF tho
little "Zeb" cannon. n horse back pa
rade and music by the Mccall. =. G.
band before and after the speaking We're
features Of the grand rally at Llur!n-
burg today. There was an immense
crowd and Laurinburg covered itselt
with glory.
CBy Associated PrcssD
Raleigh. y. G. May l2.-The death OF
Ensign Worth Bagley. who was killed
in the battle at Cardenas. and who was
the first American to fail In the war with
Spain, was a shock to this city. OF watch
he was a native. Almost upon receipt
OF the news, Captain y. w. West. tho
head OF the julius Lewis Hardware Com
pany, proposed the erection Of a monu-
ment to the gallant ensign. the first
martyr for Cuban freedom. and started
a subscription with the gift OF 500. 1t viii
be a popular subscription fund ami citi-
zens of this and other states will be
asked to contribute. Subscriptions are
already coming in. II will be known a.
the Worth Bagley Monument Fund A
committee will be announced later. and
subscriptions will be cknowlcdget
through the press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
Spanish Ships Heading for New Eng
land.

Washington, May 12.-Assistant Sec
rotary Allen, Of the navy, has received
information from private sources that
a number of torpedo boats are now off
the New England coast. The presi-
dent was informed and Mr.. Allen was
instructed to place the facts before the
war board at once 1t is not known
how accurate is the information given
Mr.. Allen.
miral Carpenter, the commandant at
the navy yard here, received a dis
patch from Rear Admiral Erben at
New FOR today. informing him that
the Rear Admiral had information
which he considered accurate that the
Spanish ships were heading toward
the New England coast.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

I'm a minute" one dose of Hart'S Es-
sence of Ginger will relieve any ordi-
nary case of Collie, Cramps, or Nausea.
An uneXcelled remedy for Diarrhoea.
Cholera Morbus, Summer Complaints
and all internal pains. Sold by ]. c.
Shepard, J. II. Hardin and H. L. Fen
treSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

The human machine starts but once
and stops nut once. You can keep IL
going longest and most regularly by
using DeWEtt's Lite Early Risers, the
famous Little pills for constipation and
adj stomach and liver troubles. Fol
sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

Hart's Emulsion o. Coo Liver On
with CreoSote and the Hypophosphites,
Il faithfully used. Is a specific in the
treatment OF weak lungs. Consump-
tor Bronchitis, etc. Leading physi-
Clans recommend p Sold by ]. G..
Shepard, ]. 81. Hardin, and Il. L. Fen
treSA a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

Late to bed n early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
Early to bed and a Little Early Riser,
the pill that makes life longer and bet
tier and wise. For sale by r. r. Bel
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

S. NJ. Geary. Pierson. Mich, writes:
-'DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is cur
ing more piles here today thar all other
remedies combined. 1t cures eczema
and all other skin diseases" For sale
by r. X. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
Probably What Frightened the Beau
fOrtites.

jacksonville. Fla. May 12-The gun
boat Sewanee. Captain D~elhanty. aTriv-
ed IN port this morning from Norfolk. and
after taking on coal. left for Key West
The Sewanee o~yerhauled the Clyde liner
Seminole off Cape Lookout and fired two
shots across her bow before she hoye-to.
The Sewanee has orders TO stop all mer-
West.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

When a woman reaches the age
where she is not worth looking a. she
IS old enough 10 he worth listening to.
Every time a circus comes % town
We have q 10. of fresh evidence that
men are u grown children.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17

But few men who find themselves be-
tween his satanical majesty and he
deep blue sea- are drowned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
OUR FIRST DEFEAT.
A Disaster Betalls our Squadron B~lockading
the Cuban Ports.
FIRST AMERICAN BLOOD SHED.

The Winslow Disabled Ensign Worth Basley and Four OF Her Grew
Knled-.The Torpedo Boat with Two Other Small Vessels Enter
Tarbor OF Cardenas MET by a Storm of Shot and Shell
from Warships and Batteries--The HUDSON Stands
Bravely by the Winslow and Uuder Tremen-
dous Fire TNws Her from the Harbor
The sun., 1898-02-07

ter. Such an enterprise would be very
welcome to the farmers and working
people.
The Bethel shipyard is again in active
operation. The keel for new schooner
was laid last week Her dimensions will
be l25 feet keel, 23 feet beam and I! feet
hold. She will bc commanded by Cap
tain William Bell and will be used in
the cu,stng trade.
The phosphate factory owned by
Colonel f. c. Ross. at S4'afnrd, which
has benefited many people there, has
been closed. THIS factory started in
1868. and is one OF the largest in the
country. The plant cost $S5OOO, has all
the most improved machinery in Use,
and large facilities for handling tonnage
The location being on the Nanticoke, ex-
tensive wharves have been built where
vessels drawing from twelve I" fifteen
feet of water can land materials with
hydraulic power into his immense fac
tories. He has private railroad track
running to the factory door. The cap
acity Of the factory Is 5000 to 5000
tons.