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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

There used to be a man of uncommon
mental gifts living in Boston, or not
far distant. We have forgotten his
name but he was a cantankerous apo
HtiOnist and general shorter against
fhe debased and abominable southern
whites. He put no wool IN ms mouth
when he spoke or wrote when the par
baritics and h~atefulness of the south
arn whites were his theme. He was
finely oratorical and wrote elegant
rhetoric. but he was a fanatic ana
blind with rage. He was elected a
Methodist bishop. After awhile 1t ten
to his lot to visit Chattanooga, Iehn'
TO hold a negro Methodist conference.
When the Bostonian Boanerges reached
shat CITY he found no whites concerned
with the said conference, and not
being willing to shell out his W dol
lars TO STAY at the hotel, he was en-
4ertained by a prominent negro. Il"
4he confusion of the bishops mn anu
comfort he found he must AVE a room
mate, a man in ebony-a big plack
man Of adoriferOus procllVltleS ana
snoring qualities. But the condition
was made more serious for the cleric
of Boston when he retired for the
night and found the brother in black
ssnl1rlv stored away in the one bed and
making music like a steam engine OIL
fortv-horse What should ne
do He evolted at the idea of bunk
ING if with the big sable pulpiteer. lie
would sit up and worry through the
night. So by the fire he sat n meal
satcd upon his sorrows and selt-sacrl-
fees and perhaps snoozed by the hour.
Late in the night the man and broth
.aro in the soft, warm bed. for 1t was a
cold night, awoke and seeing the Whlte
abolition bishop at the fire, he inquired
WHY he did not turn in. But at the
ome the deeply sympathetic church
dignitary was ~(feignedly) taken with
u aging ~toothache, which Robby Burns
dascribed as THE hell of all diseases,
which made all sleep impossible. New
ar s,nca Adam delved and Eve span
MAS anv of their descendants been SO
o,ursed with such a d~istracting tooth.
Groans came and the Bostonlan
writhed in apparent agony untl the
black man fell again into sound steep
and the toothache was gone.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
They Are Getting There Eli

\ Messenger representative yester-
day afternoon paid a visit 10 the house
Of Hose Wagon Company No. ,. 10 see
how the new company is progressing.
He was cleverly entertained. and he
would a. been blind indeed if he
had failed 10 notice the marked i'm
provements hat have been made. The
entire house has been thoroughly
cleaned and everything is as bright as
d pin and a new system Of perfect
working order has been established.
Foreman Freimuth says his boys in
tend To adhere strictly 10 duty. He
wants h public at any time TO visit
his house and inspect the building and
system Of his company for themselves
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

We are glad that between the cleo
ton and the assembling Of the legisla-
ture some two months interviewed. It
will give the members elected time to
plan and correspond and consult as to
the best, wisest, most beneficial way
to act. Already many things have been
suggested for the members to do. Do
not be p~recipitate in action. Consider
we'll every bearing of a proposition.
Let all be done in honor and wisdom.
The democrats have a giants power,
but it is by no means always wise to
exert that power. Go slow, but be
sure as to the propriety and neces-
sity of all that is lone. The old Latin
maxim is always safe-Festina lente-
hasten slowly. There is very much
that should be done and done Well.
Let the democrats be equal to all ne
cessities and responsibilities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29
CapeS, ClOakS and Jackets.
Ladies Shirt Waists and Underwear.
Ladies Hats and Trimmings.

Chtldren's Haas and Baay Caps. al
on sale at special low prices at the lar
gest Department Store in the city. We.
are pushing Wraps Of all kinds: Capes.
with fur trimming from i9C 70 81. i5 up
TO fine Astracan fur trimmed Capes;
some all wool cloth, large sweep, well
made. at S1.9S each. Velvet Capes,
trimmed with fur cOllar and BEAD
trimming. at S225 each. Fine Capes.
all styles, from s1.59 up to $3.50 each.
We can sell YOU a nice Jacket for $3.50;
nice new garment with large buttons,
made Of nice Beaver Cloth. Better
goods, handsome Goats, at 800 to
100.
Skirts Of all kinds. We sell WorSted
skirts, slightly damaged. at soc, nice
Worsted Skirts for $1.00. $1.25, up to
beautiful. all wool Skirts at 500 and
up to $500.
We have a beautiful line OF nice Silk
and Satin Skirts we can sell you from
$40 70 $500 each. We carry all sizes
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

The Asheville Citizen, one of the best
of North Carolina dailies, of the list,
announces the probable retirement of
Mr.. Frank f. Robinson, who has 50
ably edited it since August LIST, 1890.
He has an excellent offer in Detroit,
Michigan. Mr.. Robinson is of north
ern birth, but a very sound and level
headed democrat. We have never met
him but have appreciated for years his
culture. his exceptional journalistic
ability and his loyalty to and friend
ship fer North Carolina. His depar-
ture is to be regretted, for he is beyond
doubt one of the best equipped editors
among us and his going will be a real
loss to the craft. Prosperity and hap
piness go with him. Mr.. j. P. Kerr
succeeds him in the control of the pa
per. He was the staff correspondent
for the Citizen who did such efficient
work for Eastern Carolina in the great
campaiGn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indonitable Will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out
Of order. If you want these qualities
and the success they bring. use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power OF brain and body. Only
CSC at r. r. Bellamy's drug store,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

When the incident given above was
fresh the sarcastic and witty editor Of
cate, Rev. DR.. J.. j. Lafferty, very
much amused his readers with a vivid
description Of the clerical negrophiIist
of Boston, and kept it before his read
ers for months with agreeable varia-
ion. The intensely sympathetic Bos-
ton pulpit beater could not stand for
brother in BLACK and Stunned the
bunking as if it were a bed Of Desti-
lence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-29

OF M4rino Unlerskirts at $50 each:
Wais1S in fine flannel at $50 each.
Silk f>m $3.50 70 $500 each.
We carry n big line OF fine Whits Tn
drrWc1r for Ladies. Gowns from soc
up to So zach; Pants. all T<1ccS. from
25c % I.c0 a par; Shirts for ~ ana Zoe.
all at special prices.
We have just received a big supply ~
new Millinery. Ladies' Hats by the
thousand. everything YOU mat call FOR.
Big line " new samples at less "a
wholesale prices. The finest line Of
Sahy Gays in white ana ~Culora. in silk
ana WolSted, from 15c to 500 each.
All kin is OF Closks and Caps for boys
md girls in TaIna, IN F~llnne,S. and
Leather Caps.
our big stock OF fine Embroideries.
2 bout $50 patterns. claims the ladies'
a ~tention. Bring yoar card and get IL
punched with every cash purchase mt
N~ilrningtOn's Big Racket Store and
get a valuable present free.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
THEY ARE READY.

Where the pines bend in the breezes in the forests old of Maine Where the orange blows in beauty on the sum- kiss'd Southern plain Where rise the golden mountains far above the Western sea Lifts the chorus: I've are ready, Forward Cuba must be free!
 Strike blow for nbertyr' Where Atlantic's crested pillows dash against sturdy coast Eager for the call to battle stands gallant hero host; Where the great Ohio rrlshes past metropolis and plain Like mighty people speaking you can hear the loud refrain:
 we will break the Spanish chainr' Pants the sword within its scabbard to ayenge the wrongs of men, Spain has blackened hist'ry's pages with the crimes of centuries ten; Her gonfalons have hoated over seas of human gore, She has sown with death and terrors Cuba s fair and happy shore,
 until vengeance cries: "No morep' Freedoms stalwart sons stand ready for the thrilling call to arms. Ready Tn the teeming cities, ready on thous- and farms: They have heard too long already trampled Cuba's wailing cry. In the shadow of our banner they have seen
 To their rescue let us fyi God has weighed in Rights stern balances the myriad crimes of Spain, The hour has come for vengeance; 1t may never come again: Let the bright lone star of Cuba rise in splen- dor OCT the wave, And her people stand beneath 1t, ever free and
 With Oppression in Its grave
 Cincinnati Times-Star
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS.

s. H. Mitchell of Selkirk, N. w T.. is at the California
 Warren Sexton, an attorney of Oroville, Is located at the Grand.
 Thomas H. Thompson. a real estate man of Tulare, is at the Lick. /
 Dr. E. C. Reed and wife of Petaluma are among the arrivals at the Grand.
 A. E. Gwynne, wife and son, Arthur Gwynne, of New York, are guests at the Baldwin.
 R. R. Veal. Sheriff of Contra Costa Martinez
 Captain J. J. Brice, ex-United States Fish Commissioner, will be at the Palace for few days.
 J. Butler a railroad man of Portland, Oregon. is among those who are regis tered at the California.
 E. T. Parsons, the Pacific Coast repre- sentative of a paint factory in Chicago, is registered at the Occidental.
 Mrs E. C. Wheeler and Mrs. Stoddard, two ladies well-known in social circles in Cioverdale, are guests at the Lick.
 Lewis T. Wright, manager of the Iron Mountain copper mine at Keswick. in Shasta County, is staying at the Pal ace.
 Commodore E. H. c. Leutze, U. s. N, Lloyd England, of the United States army, and H. G. Boswell are at the Oc- cidental
 Dr. R. A. F. Penrose, a mining engi- neer and proprietor of extensive mining interests in Arizona and Mexico, is at the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
THE TORPEDO-BOAT.

- OR years past the interest of the general public ! in naval affairs has been mainly centered in tor
 pedo-boats. These little craft that supposed be able dive under water and come Up under or massive battle-ship and blow her fragments appealed to popular imagination. They were sug- gestive of the wonderful ship of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" The average man read of them with thrilling interest and held vast and undefned expectations of what they would accomplish the dogs of were loosed and they sent free like demons of the deep to ravage the ocean and the muttudinous seas incarnadine.
 We have been at for more than month, and the only torpedoboat that has distinguished herself is the Winslow Her distinction lies n the fact that sine got herself knocked to pieces by presuming on her ability to whip land battery and sink some Spanish ships lying under its protection. This incident shows that the torpedo is not so invunerable popular fancy supposed It clearly demonstrates that there some things in the way of naval destruction that the magic craft will have to leave old-fashioned ships to perform
 Before hostilities began we heard much of the torpedo-boats the Spanish had gathered at Havana, and our patriotic fears were aroused lest in the night they should slip from the harbor under the of darkness, approach our bockading fleet, dive der water, sink battle-ship two and return in safety greeted like the ndtaQOT who 1aQ made daring stroke in a bul-ring Not thing, however have these marvellous Spanish torpedoes accom- plished So idle have they been that people beginning to doubt their existence.
 Admiral Dewey steamed into Manila harbor careless of mines and of torpedo-boats if such things had more tcrrors than many pents. He moved his squadron close in to the shall low waters of Cavte Bay and banged ay at the Spanish arsenal land batterec and ships with much cooness as if he lived and fighting in days before torpedoboats invented. Indeed, casual observer watching him as he made his way into the port through the darkness and following his man. euvers in the battle would be inclined to believe that he had never heard of these dread machines of mod ern war and was brave through bssful ignorance of his danger.
 The war is as yet young, and before it closes the torpedo-boa may get in its deadly work. Up to this time however the public has awaited in vain for the thrill of its first startling, devastating blow Spain has many such boats and so have Sooner or later one of them will show its ability fighting machine and we shall then have better conception of its power. In the meantime 1t is significant that neither side to rely much upon them. The Spanish have launched one of theirs against our blockadng ships and we, after putting the Win slow up against land battery will hardly repeat the experiment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
THE OREGON ELECTION.

H EMOCRATIC opposition in Congress to the J bond clause Of the revenue bill raises a
 - distinct issue against the administration an important measure growing out of the conflict with Spain. It is clearly the intention of the Democratic leaders to make this issue the dominant one in the campaign before the people in the coming Congress siona elections, and therefore new interest is given to the contest going in Oregon, where Con- gressional we'll State ticket to be elected on June 6.
 The "war issue,' as it may be called, has been sprung suddenly upon the Oregon voters, for it not foreseen at the time the party platforms were made and the rival candidates nominated, but it will not take them unawares find them unprepared to deal with it. No elaborate campaign of education will be needed to inform the intelligent voters of that State of the meaning of the question submitted to them, nor of the effect which their decision upon 1t will have throughout the country They will under stand at once that 1t IS but form of the old issue of good money against bad, of safe finance against rash experiment. and that if they should vote against the administration on this issue the effect would be to weaken the power of the country in war by dscrediting to extent the security of its bonds and the value of its money ts
 There is weakness in the position taken by Ore gon Republicans the issue between gold and free silver. The declaration of the party platform that question is model of strength and clearness This fact gives that in facing about to meet the form of fiat money attack there will be no lack of courage or vigor. The conduct of the campaign on that line will be as welcome to them as it would have been to go again the old battle o6. The revenue bi bond clause and all just as h passed the House, will find support from every loyal Repub- lican and the issue between the administration and its opponents will be made sharp and distinct as any of the Democrats or Popuists of the State dare to confront
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

Badwin-Ysaye
 Columbia-"A Secret Warrant Caifornia-Hopkns Trans-O Oceanic Star Speciality Co., Alcazar-"Yorick's Love Morosco's-"Mrs Burlington and Her Son Ike" Tlvoli-"The Poster" Orpheum-V Vaudeville. Sherman, Clay HallKneisel Quartet Thursday afternoon Odd Fellows Hal-Concert Thursday night The Chutes-Zoo. Vaudeville and Visions of Art Oympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets. Specialties Sutro Baths-Swimming, Fl CampoMusic. dancing, boating fishing Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

that deep, dry. ironical sense of humor, the earmark of the American. did not twinkle in Perrys eyes, at least It ought to have done so.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

The citizen who immediately after the Manila affair named his new boy Dewey, his own name being Dun ham, makes his meaning plain enough if there is involved an assault on grammar
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
AUCTION SALES.

By Sullivan Wednesday, 827 Sixth II ococR
 By Edridge Co-Thursday, May 26 Rugs 106 Grant Z o
 Killip CoThursday Horses, San al Oocl
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

TO NEW ORLEANS-F. R. S.. Penn grove. Cal. The rate of first-class fare to New Orleans from San Francisco is S57 5O.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Chief Lees in evidence yesterday On high stepping horse and decorated with much gold braid he formed an imposing spectacle The policemen who followed him marched well and wore their good clothes. But people did not throng the streets for the purpose of looking at policemen Their eyes were for the soldiers The province of the police should have been to keep order. They should have been ranged along the pavement for the purpose of con- trolling the crowds. As it was the crowds un- restrained and in their enthusiasm made great con fusion obstructed the view and created an actual danger There is no objection to the chiefs being as ornamental as possible but he and the men under him are paid principally to be useful
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24
Excursion to Grand Canyon of the
 Colorado.

A select party of educators and scientists will leave San Francisco Monday June 6. for the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. in charge of Professor Emory Smith of Palo Alto. Very low rates have been made and a pleasant and profitable trip is sured. Full particulars at Santa Fe office. 644 Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

ALMADEN-A. D. R., Auburn, Cal. AL maden is Spanish for mine. but the term now is obsolete.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

vICE-CONsUL MASON-The remains of the late yice-Consul Mason. who died in Sausalito several yes S ago, were laid at rest in San Rafae'
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

If the women declare on France the effect would be to improve styles kill off lot of fads and give the French needed lesson in manners.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

HOPPERS ON THE vINE-L. c. H.. San Jose, Cal For information in regard to the hopper that infests the whey ards of Horticulture, Sacramento, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

It is extremely difficult to get up the sup position that this country is to be invaded from Mexico. An idea prevails that Diaz might feel like saying something about it and get his soldiers to illustrate his remarks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

STOCKTON-J. F. NJ. Stockton. Cal. The elevation of the city of stockton above the sea level i2s3 feet
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Perhaps it will be consolation to Dewey to learn that the Government has great admiration for him and wishes him we'll
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Three feminine frequenters of the races, who are plungers in a small way, were "losers" to a con- siderable extent
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

And can you give my daughter all the luxuries she has been accustomed to?" asked the millionaire.
 Yes, sir. modestly, yet proudly, de- ciared the young man. .'I may even say my tamden is better than yours"-Judge
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

TETLOW-A S. and c. A. w., City. The late Samuel Tetlow shot and Killed William Skeantebury, in the Bella Union, July 10, 1880. Tetlow was at one time an inmate of the San Francisco Almshouse.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

ANGoSTuRA BITTERS-Prepared by DR- SIEG- EfsT for his private use have become famous as the best appetizing tonic. Accept no other.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Special information supplied dafv Yc business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 51O Mont gomery street. Telephone Main lO42
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

THE OREGON .f A City. The Ore gon left san Francesca March 19, 1898. What her destination was was not an- nounced by the Navy Department.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Now the boys of the First know what we think of them anyhow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

ADyERTISEMENTS Subscribers, City. The department of Answers to Core spondents has no knowledge of the stand ing of the firms whose adVertisementS are inclosed in your communication.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Governor Leedy of Kansas should resign, and, hay ing thus acquired leisure devote it to kicking himself He is the gentleman who took the uniforms away from the State troops on learning that they were going into Federal service In consequence the gal lant Kansans are here clad just as they from the farm or store Happily they may be at home again in time for the next election
 The reporter who affirmed that the Minnesota regi- ment was not well equipped showed extremely bad judgment But he IS keeping away from the camp which shows that he can occasion exercise judg- ment of thoroughly sane variety.
 Sergeant Green of the police force is to be congrat ulated There are few who can send three sons away on the country's service and have six left at home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

CCESSION-Country Reader, Tulare. Cal. If a husband dies without having made a will, if there is but one child and the widow, the property goes in equal shares to the surviving widow and child or issue of such child
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Rare books. valuable to any person. for sale at Odd Fellows Library, Seventh and Market street. Great bargains.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

THE CALIFORNIA HUNDRED-O. T., City. The review of the California Hun dred by Mayor Teschemacher and Lieu tenant-Colonel Thompson on Portsmouth Square, in this city, was on the 10th of DecerDher 1S62
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

OFFICERS OF yoLUNTEERs-s scriber, Madeira, Cal A man named and commissioned as an officer of company of volunteers of the army of the United States is subjected to the same physical examination that an enlisted man is.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

THE CLOCK DIAL-A. L. P, Oakland, Cal The diameter of the dial of the clock in the ferry tower is 22 feet. That of the clock in the Chronicle building is 16 feet. The numerals on the tower clock are three feet high.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

THE OREGON-S. A. M, City. The keel of the United States ship Oregon was laid November 19, 1S90 She was placed in commission June 26, 1896. She was launched October 26 1S93 At one time there was between seven and eight hun- dred men at work upon her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

THE HEIGHT-G. D., City. The height to the top of the cupola on the Claus Spreckels building at Mar ket and Third streets is 327 feet, and the gilt ball on the flag staff above is thirty five feet, so that to the top of the gilt bali on the top of the staff the height is 362 feet
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

Cal. elace fruit 5oc per ID at rownsend.s i.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

AMERICAN LEGION OF HONoR-O. M, City. A list of the lodges of the American Legion of Honor In this city will be furnished by c. O. Burton, the grand secretary, on application at his office in St. Ann's building.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

PRoMoTIoNs-R. C., City. There is no fixed number of promotions in the United States army yearly. Promotions follow the filling of vacancy. Privates in the army have the right to prepare themselves for examination for second lieutenant. If they pass a successful ex- animation they are recommended for com mi Ssinn
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-24

ROBERT BRUCE-B. S. S., Livermore. Cal. Robert Bruce of Scotland was con- temporary with Edward I and with Ed ward III of England. Bruce was crowned King of Scotland in 1906 and reigned un- til 1929. Edward I was King of England from 1272 until 1907 and Edward III from 1927 to 1877.