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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
The Presidents Pastor Delivers a Sermon
on the Situation

Washington, March 13.-Sunday.-
President Mckinley occupied his pew
at the Metropolitan church this morn
ing, and listened to a sermon by DR..
Hugh Johnson, his pastor, which dealt
at some length and quite directly with
the problem which most thoroughly en-
crosses the presidents mind. He took
the Spanish situation for his text. and
during his discourse said: "One thing
is certain, We shall not lave war unless
there is absolute justification of it.
The dignity and honor of the nation
shall be upheld, and American loyalty
and bravery RENAL u~ntarnished as
ever. but the calm and firm attitude
Of the chief executive assures US that
neither by prejudice, passion, popular
clamor, hysteria, or ambition Will this
nation be involved in a deadly strife.
Secure from invasion, with ~inexhaus-
tible wealth and resources. with a peo-
pie full Of the martial spirit, and able
to put ten millions of soldiers into the
field. cover the seas with battle
ships, what have we to fear from a
bankrupt nation that cannOt wen sub
due twenty or thirty thousand ragged,
ill-fed and poOrly-eQuipped Cuban in
surgents? Or, from an alliance of
France and all the Lati-g nations
against US? Come the thu corners
OF the world in arms and we shall
shock them
But this power is controlled by in
te~lligence, patriotism and Christian
principle, and only stern duty to hu-
mainly and civilization. just relations
with our fellow men, and national non
or Will lead us to let loose the dogs of
war. Desiring and praying for peace.
let US hope that the extent and vigOr
of these par preparations vii avert the
conflict and assist the aus OF peace"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stake Of disease? Chills
and Fever Will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. "Febri-Cura" (Sweet Chill
Tonic with Iron) is more effective than
Quinine. and being combined with Iron
is IN excellent tonic and Nerve medi-
cine. 1t is pleasant to take. and Is
sold under positive guarantee to cure c.
money refunded. Accept no substitute.
The Just as good" kind don't effect
cures. Sold by ]. c. Shepard, j. II.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
TROOrS FOR THE SOUTH
Preparations to Transfer Many This Week.
Conferences fOmcials of Southern Rail

Atlanta March 12-Sunday-Orders
were received tonight. it IS stated. by
the master mechanics Of all the rail-
roads entering his city ID have en-
gines steamed up and ready for use at
a moments notice.
All roundhouseS in the yards are
lighted tonight and a full force of men
IS at work. a very unusual thing for
Sunday night. The report was current
about the shops that a movement OF
troops was expected early in the week.
Acting under instructions believed
10 have been received last night. the
Western and tan shops had on a
full force today. Engines which have
not been used for a year. and freight
cars abandoned some time ago. are be
ing ~overhauled, and all rolling stock
IS being repaired.
Washington. March 13-Sunday-
The government is perfecting its plans
10 max the movements Of troops 10
the coast defenses. orders for which
We're issued by the war department
Friday.
4 conference was held here today by
representatives OF the following rail-
roads 10 arrange for the transportation
Of light artillerynen and their ac-
coutrements: The AtlantiC Coast Line.
the southern Railroad, the Seaboard
Air Line and the Chesapeake and Ohio.
The government wanted. is was de-
clared. the arrangements perfected 10y
tomorrow or Tuesdy at the latest. No
bids have been asked for regarding the
transportation OF heavy guns. n ii
was understood that the men were to
he carried TO the different points simply
10 man the batteries.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

IT don't know. there may be Others"
he said, but I have used 'Parker's
Tolu Cough Syrup i'm my family for
years and would not be without it."
He knew better than to buy the in
ferior preparation that was being
urged upon him." Parker's Tolu Cough
Syrup has no equal. 1t will imredi-
ately relieve any Cough or Cold,
Whooping Cough, Sore Throat. Hoarse-
ness, Group, Bronchitis and kindred all
ments. Contains no injurious ingredi-
ents. is pleasant to take and q safe
remedy for children. For sale by J. G..
Shel ard, J.. H. Hardin. and H.. L. Fen
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
Failure of the Abbeville Bauk

Macon, Ga, March IA special 10 The
Telegraph from Abbeville. Ga. says. The
Bank of AbbeviEe has failed. Cashier
Latham. in the absence OF President Me-
hagan made an assignment TO Max Land
for the benefit of the banks creditors.
Mr.. Latham gave the assignee the wrong
combination to the safe and left town.
President Michigan mas been absent two
weeks The merchants of Abbeville are
the principal losers. and have sent out
kilograms 10 apprehend the cashier and
president The amount Of the loss can
not be ascertained until the safe Is
opened.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
Cuban Train Fired On

Havana, March 14.-The train from
Matanzas for Havana, when near Pa
ruco, about twenty-five miles out, was
fired on tonight. Three men We're
wounded. George Barnum, an Ameri-
can, of Savannah, received a slight flesh
wound in the arm. The secretary of
the MatanZas municipality was more
severely wounded . The Spanish sur
geons on the train were very kind. Mrs.
Barnum was with her husband at the
time he was shot. AS soon as the firing
began, all the passengers threw them
selves upon the floors of the cars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
New Torpedo Outnts

Newport, Il. L.. Observation-Disclosures
tug Leyden left the torpedo station at
i o'clock today for League island navy
yard with torpedo outfits Of twenty
projeCtiles for the cruisers Mlnneapo-
lis and Columbia and torpedo boat
Rodgers. The tug has been detached
from this station. and Will hereafter
he attached 10 the League island navy
ward.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

A thrill Of terror Is experienced when
a brassy cough Of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror soon changes to relief after one
Minute Cough Cure has been admins
tered. Safe anG harmless for children.
r. r. Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIye

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Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
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Chilblains, Corns, and all kin Erup-
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pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by r. r. Bellamy.
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Brooklyn, y. Y. Dac. I9. 1896.

brOOklyn, =. Y, DC. IT, Isr.
Messrs. Ely Bros:-I nav used Ely's
Cream Balm a number Of years and
find il works like a charm 1t has cur
ed me Of the most obstinate case Of
cold in the head in less than 48 hours
from the time I felt the cold coming on
/ would not be without il.
Respectfully yours,
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Cream balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size SOC. Trial size 10 cents. We
mail it.
ELY BROTHERS,, Sc Warren ST.. y.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

You need Cod Liver Oil, you say but
think you can't take it? Try Nor
rhuvin' a perfected Wine of Cod Liv-
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Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

Whooping cough IS the o distress
ing malady; but its duration can be
cut short by the use Of One Minute
Cough Cure, which is also the best
known remedy for Group and all lung
and bronchial troubles. r. r. Bel!amy's
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
Our Soldier BOYS

To the Editor of The New York Journal
of Commerce:
Please inform me whether in case OF a
war the national guard Of the various
states in general. and that OF New Jer-
sey in particular. could De ordered out
or would 1t be necessary for them TO vol
unteer- My impression Is that the ma
tional guard enlist only 10 serve the
state in which they are within that
states border. 4 READER
Reply: The president has power to call
out the national guard OF any state TO
serve n a state other than that N which
it belongs. The constitution makes the
president commander-in-chief of the
militia of the several states. when caiied
inSo the actual service Of the United
States" II provides. also. tina; congress
shall have power TO provide for calling
forth the militia TO execute the laws of
the union. suppress Instructions and
repel inVasionS.' Under the power thus
laws providing for calling forth the mill
tia OF the various states. One OF these
statutes is to be found in section 1642 of
the Revised Statutes. which provides that
whenever the United States are invaded
or are in imminent danger of invasion
from any foreign nation or Indian tribe.
or of rebellion against the authority OF
the government of the United States. it
shall be lawful for the president TO call
forth such number of the militia Of the
state or states, most convenient 20 the
place of danger. or scene OF action. as ne
may deem necessary TO repei such inva-
sion, or to suppress such rebellion"
president to call forth the militia Of one
state for service in another may be found
in sections Jzg7 and 529S of the Revised
Statutes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18

A man as he manages himself, may
die old at 80, or young at so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-18
Every Wife

feels an indescribable dread of the
danger attendant upon the most criti-
cal period Of her life. Becoming q
mother should be q urc of JOY, but
the suffering and danger of the ordeal
makes its anticipation one of misery.
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Mothers Friend

a thoroughly tested remedy, gently
prepares the system for this period,
lessons the pain, and removes all
danger. It's use insures 4 safe and hap
py termination of the dreaded event.
S1.QO FER BOTTLE at all D-uS Stores,
or sem Dy 2-l on receipt Of price.
E0nXS Containing invaluable Information OF
UESno interest 10 all women. will be sent to
fhEE any address upon application, by
Tie 3radseld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
, 1898-11-17
OTIS FEARS A MASSACRE.
Situation in the Philippines is Very
Critical.


Washington. Nov. l6.-Reports of a
disquieting nature have been
received from GENERA OTIS. in command
at Mania lie says mat the province
OF llollo. IN the Island of Panay. which
Is Technically occupied by the Span
iards, was surrounded by the insurg-
ents, anu n a fears are entertained
the Spanish population and garri-
o will be maSsacred.
the capltaI OF tn" province is 800
miles from Manila. but this and the
other islands, with tn" exception of Ma
Mia and its adjacent country, is not
control OF the Americans Here
, 1898-11-17
MARIA TERESA ABANDONED.
Department Authorizes McCaIIa to De-
sert Cat Island Wreck.

Washington, Nov. lG.-The armored
cruiser Maria Teresa has beer aban-
doned by this time. and lies a wreck off
the cOast Of Cat island. The navy de-
rartment has wired Captain McCalla
as follows:
IF you are satisfied, after consulta-
tion with the officers named. the Ter
esA cannot be saved. you are a%uthoriz-
ed to abandon the wreck. As to any
other matters. exercise your own judg-
ment. Notify the British government.
When you have done all you can re-
turn to Norfolk"
The navy department has not yet
abandoned the effort to secure at least
one of the vessels of Cervera's fleet as
a trophy to be placed on the American
naval list. Although somewhat dis
couraged by the result of the venture
in the case of the Teresa.
, 1898-11-17
PRECIOUS METALS.

Gold and Platinum Are Cheap Come
pared with Some Ni Them.
1.-THE majority of people when asked
to name the most precious metals usu-
ally mention gold us first, platinum AZ
second and silver Of third, said the
proprietor of a large assaying and rein
lug establishment to the writer recently.
Now, let us see how near the truth
they would be. Gold is worth about
$3.50 per pound troy. platinum $50.
and silver about Sl2.
1--WE will now compare these prices
with those of the rarer and less well
known metals. To take them in alpha.
betical order barium, the metal which
Davy isolated from its ore, baryta, in
1908, sells for $3.50 n pound when it is
sold at all, and calcium is worth 81, 500
a pound. Cirium is n shade higher. Its
cost is $1G0 All ounce, or 81. $50 per
pound. These begin to look like fabu-
lous prices, but they do not reach the
highest point, chromium being $500.
Cobalt falls to about half the price of
silver, while didymium, the metal iso-
lated by Masanler, is the same price
rs calcium. Then m gallium, which
is worth SO. $50 all ounce. With this
metal the highest price is reached, and
it may well be called the rarest and
most precious of metals.
"Glucium is worth $3.50 per ounce;
indiurl, $3.50; iridium, 1868 n pound;
janthanium, $175, and lithium, SlG0
per ounce. Nidium costs Sl2S per ounce;
osmium, palladium, platinum, potas-
stun and rhodium bring respectively
$64O, $500, $3.50, S32 and $5l2 per
pound. Strontiuln costs $l2S an ounce;
tantaum, $144; tilurium, SO; thoriun,,
$272; vanadium, $3.50; yttorium. $l44,
and %zinconium, $3.50 m ounce
"Thus we see that the commonly re-
ceived opinion az to what are the most
precious metals is quite Ra-
rum is nearly four. times rs valuable as
gold and gallium more than 100 times
as costly, while many Of the other met.
ais mentioned are twice and thrice as
valuable. Aluminium, which cost s.
and 80 pound in 1890, is now pro-
duced as cheaply as are iron, zinc, lead
and copper. "-Washington Star.
, 1898-11-17
IS READY TO FIGHT.
Remarkable Activity in the War De-
partment.

Washington. Nov. 16.-There has
been remarkable activity about the war
department for several days in the way
of preparing troops for service in lands
beyond the United States.
An order has been issued directing at
least ten regiments of the regular army
now stationed in northwestern forts and
pests to hold themselves in readiness
for immediate transportation and SER
vice in tropical climates. Most of these
regiments were SEM into the northern
and western points a few weeks ago
for recuperation after their Cuban cam
paign. While holding themselves ready
for service these regiments will now be
recruited to their full strength.
Nothing is said officially as to what
the present activity means, but there
are several reasons suggested. 1t is be-
lieved that an early movement to Cuba
is intended, somewhat sooner than has
been generally believed heretofore.
Another belief entertained is that the
United States government desires to be
in a position to meet any conditions
negotiations and to be in readiness to
resume hostilities if Spain refuses to ac-
cept the terms the American peace COM
missioners' offer. In this Connection an
intimation has got about that during
the delay which has occurred Spain has
been able to form some sort of coalition
with European powers to back up the
professions she has been making in the
negotiations.
posed movement of the regulars to Gu
ba is that they are to replace the regi-
ments which have given some trouble
and have created disturbances, the last
row being reported from General
Woods command in Santiago province.
1t may be that some of the regular
regiments are destined to replace vol
unteers who have been pleading to be
sent home.
An interesting feature of the matter
is the refusal of the United States au-
thorities to order muster out of volun-
teers who have recently returned from
Porto Rico. These regiments were sen
to their homes ard given sixty days
furlough. but contrary to the plans
heretofore followed, they are not allow
| ed to be mustered out of the service.
As to the ten regular regiments, ev-
cry department of the government has
been directed to prepare supplies for
| them ard to arrange transportation for
them as 500 as they receive orders to
move
, 1898-11-17

aims desire to discuss and settle all
questions pending, while she is in a
state of preparedness to exert pressure
in support of her views.
High officials suggest that the result
of the British attitude may be a close
understanding between France and
Germany on colonial matters. They
say such an understanding would meet
with the support of Russia, would find
ardent adherents among French officers
and would be welcomed by the French
nation at large.
The Soir says: IN. Lockroy, min
lister of marine, may be compelled to
resign owing to his attitude, which is
~antagonistic to hat of his colleagues
in the cabinet regarding the proposed
prosecution of Urban Gohier, author Of
L'Armee Centre lie Nation, which at
lacks the present army system in
France. 1t appears that NJ. Lockroy.
before entering the cabinet, had con-
graduated NJ. Gohier on the book and
that this explains his present attitude
of reserve"
The Soir also says: THE national
defense group in the chamber met to-
day and instructed their executive COM
mittee to interview NJ. Delcasse, min
lister of foreign affairs, with regard to
Mr.. Chamberlain's speech. 1t was also
decided to propose as the order of the
day in the chamber, on Friday, a reso-
luton pledging the government to as
sure the efficiency of the national de-
Tense"
, 1898-11-17

Meaning of prOtOcOI.

Like many other English words de
rived from other languages. protocol
has long since lost its original meaning.
1t il derived from the Greek "protos,'
meaning first, and "kollan," meaning
glue, and meant originally a sheet glued
in front Of a manuscript, bearing the
writer's name and other particulars.
From this the meaning evolved into
that Of a rough draft of a document and
was 30 used by the Romans, who called
it "protocolium." The definition Of the
word as used in modern diplomacy is
given as a rough draft Of any document
or a document preliminary to some
transaction. 1t likewise is defined as "a
diplomatic document or minute OF PFC
oeeding signed by friendly powers IN
order to secure certain diplomatic ENDS
by peacefuI means.
, 1898-11-17

This Lincoln story is told in Short
Stories: A New York firm applied to
became president for information as to
the financial standing of II of his
neighbors. Mr.. Lincoln replied as fol
lows:
Yours of tho 10th inst. received. ! am well
acquainted with Mr.. y. and know his rircUrn
stances. First of all, he has II wife and baby
together they ought to be worth $T,OtN. SEC
ondly, he has an Office, in which there arc a
tablc worth $50 and three chairs worth, say,
81. Last Of ali there Is in one corner "A large
rathole, which will bear looking into. Re
s%pectfully yours. a. LINCoIS
, 1898-11-17
DEMAND TEMPLES RELEASE.
Instructions Have Been Sent to tnit'
States Minister Clayton.

Washington. Nov. lG.-At the in
stance of the governor of Arizona, the
state department today instructed I'm
tied States Minister Clayton. at the City
of Mexico, to demand the surrender. un-
der e%xtraditioh proceedings. of Temple,
the American railroad conductor. who
is held under arrest by the MeXicans
near Nogales on the charge of killing a
Mexican in the United States.
If the Mexican government comedies
the justice of this demand, which is not
doubted, Temple will be tried in the
United States and once more the prin-
ciple of extra territorial jurisdiction
claimed by Mexico will have escaped a
test issue, although our government is
record as having. by its demand for
Temples release. ~repudiated that prin-
ciple.
, 1898-11-17

THE Blight Of Free Trade-The
Blessing of Protection" is the title Of
a document just issued by the Ameri-
an Protective Tariff league. This
document clearly demonstrates the eff
feet Of the system Of free trade under
the Wilson tariff, and of protection un.
der the Dingley tariff. 1t Is based on
the result OF the tariff leagues indus
trial census, and should be in the hands
of every voter. Seven copies to any
address for six cents. Address W. F.
Wakeman. General Secretary. No. 1856
West 23d Street. New York.
, 1898-11-17

Geography is not only one OF the
most interesting studies, but one of the
most important as well. 1t is not of
value to the student alone, but to every
man and woman who wishes to keep
IN touch with the happenings of the
great world about them. The new"
from distant parts of the earth, which
is brought to the breakfast table every
morning, is much of it little better
than Greek to the person who is I'M
familiar with geography. In fact the
stirring events OF the world compel
those who desire to have the correct
knowledge Of them to be daily students
of this important branch Of education.
This truth is apparent to anyone who
has tried to follow the course of our
war with Spain. Before Admiral Dew
ey's victory how many people knew the
location of Manila and the Philippine
Islands? The Cape Verde islands.
where the Spanish fleet modified, and
the Dry T~ortugas where our own fleet
No.iSNtNu, piNla'thoiy W lHS oSNlSA
for Cervera and the bombardment OF
Santiago de Cuba, are now familiar
names.
During the past year we have had in
lcresting news from Alaska, Armenia.
Japan, China, India, Greece and Tur-
key. In these troublous times, a
knowledge of the geographical forma-
ton of the countries Of the globe, their
colonies, and the location of the chief
towns and rivers is indispensable to
one who would read his daily paper in
diligently.
Approaching the great usefulness OF
accurate and clear maps in studying
the various phases OF the war. The Re
publican has arranged with Rand, Nc
Nally & Co., of Chicago, for the new
Standard War Atlas. The Atlas ON
tains sixteen pages of the latest and
best war maps published, comprising
four double-page maps (21x2S inches)
of the World, North America, Europe
and Oceania, and seven full-page maps
Gix21 inches) of Cuba, the West In
dies. South America, China, Spain and
Portugal, Asia, Africa and the Philip
pine and Hawaiian islands. Enlarged
sections show ports Matanzas. Santi-
ago de Cuba, San Juan and Cienfue-
Cos: also Cardenas and Santa Clara
bays. They are beautifully printed on
heavy map paper, and bound in an at
tractive paper cover.
This atlas should not be confounded
with the numerous cheap aliases sold
at the stores. It is entirely new, and
can be obtained only from The Re-
publican or its regular agents.
Every reader is recommended to
procure one at once, and thus be able
to watch the strategic movements of
our army and navy from the vantage
point of knowledge.
The Atlas will be given free with zach
prepaid six months subscription to the
Daily Republican, or will be sold for
so cents per copy.
, 1898-11-17
BOUND FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
The St. Paul Will Sail Friday With
Supplies.

San Francisco. Nov. 1.-THE trans
port St. Paul will sail on Friday for
Manila with about 1000 tons of sup
plies, of which 200 tons are Christmas
presents for the soldiers in the Philip
pines. The vessel will carry as pas
sengers twenty-One women twiveS OF
oficers). forty-one enlisted men and
five officers and two clerks for the quar-
termaster's department. Captain Me
baum Of the Alaska Commercial com
pany is sending a redwood to the Cali
fornia bows for a Christmas tree.
, 1898-11-17
The Bottle Post.

The bottle post" is an old i~nstitu-
ton Oh the south coast of Iceland. Let
tiers are put into corked bottles, which
are waited by the wind to the opposite
coast. They also contain a cigar or 9th
er trif1e to induce the finder to deliver
the letter az addressed.
, 1898-11-17
THROUGH CAR SERVICE.

via the Union Pacific to Denver Kan
sas City, Omaha. Chicago. St Louis,
and other eastern cities IL unexoelled
BY any other line.
The equipment consists OF Pullman
Palace Sleepers, Pullman Tourist
sleepers, Chair Cars, Dining Can. Buf-
fet Smoking and Library Ce-A
For time tables and full ~.nforJnation
c, CLARK, AgsnA.