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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT.
beers of Goth Houses of Congress and
the Many Spectators Disappointed at the
Non-Appsarance of the Presidents Mes
sage
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, April 6.-W1hen he senate
convened today intense expectancy,
amounting to excitement. prevailed
both on the floor and in the galleries.
The presidents message a been
positively promised and its COM
ing was awaited with gem
uine anxiety. Ten minutes after the
senate met consideration OF the sundry
civil bill was resumed and with ex-
ception of eight minutes by
an executive session in which Senator
Davis announced that no message
would be sen in today, almost the en-
tire session was consumed by the ap-
propriation bill. 1t was practically
completed when laid aside for the day.
An amendment which was practical
ly a war measure was proposed by
Senator PettuS, Of Alabama. 1t pro-
vided an appropriation Of $500. 600 TO be
Immediately available for the improve
ment Of Mobile bay in order that war
ships and their barges might reach the
wharves of Mobile to obtain coal and
supplies. Senator Pettus and senator
Morgan made appeals for the amend
| ment as a measure really necessary as
a matter OF national defense. The
amendment was not acted on.
At 5 o'clock the senate ADJOURNED.
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
After waiting patiently in the CALLER
| les and co.~idors Of the house for hours,
! many of them from s o'clock this morn
! ing until shortly SSefore 3 O'Clock this af-
| ernoon, the thousands WHO a come to
| hear the presidents Cuban message,
turned away weary and Disguised at
the delay. Never was there such
disappointment at the capitol The
| members felt it more keenly than the
spectators and for two hours a~fterward
they stood about the Hobbies dis
GUESSING the latest phase of
the situation. The news of
the proposed armfStice which came
on the heels Of the announcements that
Genera Lee a cabled for delay re-
| ceived quite as lux attention as the
| request OF General Lee. The debate
in progress in the house over the arun
| reorganization bill attracted little or
no attention. 1t was completely over
J Swallowed by the more absorbing QueS-
tion. Considerable opposition to the bill
| developed on the ground that it's pro-
| vision for an extension OF the regular
Amy in time Of war to 104 600 men
would be inimical to the national guard
and the volunteer forces upon which
the country had heretofore relied in
time OF stres5. There will be a strong
effort to recornnit the bill tomorrow.
At 5 o'clock the house adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08

UP to 1880 each. We can suit all. We
sell gccd Hats at a low price. We
make our money on the quantity OF
Millinery business VIZ 10.
Come and look at our new Silks. We
have just received. in nest styles. in
stripes n plaids. Taffetas and China,
and Washable Silk. from 1Sc to $1.00.
Ladies Silk Skirts at $500 cad $500.
Ladies Worsted Skirts r. n 75c to
$3.50. Ladies Linen Crash SIX > at CSC.
Ladies. Dress Goods at all ices, oil
new styles and pretty goods.
Mems and Boys Cforhing-Men's
Suits, made OF good wool chevfot In
blue and black, at $500 a suit. Nice
well made suits. Good, fine odd Coats
at 3i.e0 and $500. Gentlemen's Spring
Suits from $500 to $1,000 a suit. We
sell nice Clay Worsted Suits from $500
to $1,000.
Come to the Big Racket Store for
bargains this week at liz North From
Street, opposite The Orton Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
RUSSELL. BOssING POPULIsIs

War talk cannot prevent some OF the
pOpulists from gathering at Raleigh to
hold their pow-wow. Governor Rus
sell must be fu~ll-f1edged now for his
talk to the gang was mighty sweet
and convincing. When they heard him
ne Topped it was highly satisfactory
and the Endorsement was complete,
, only three ants holding aloOf. If they
had been present and had heard the
Jesravishing song Of the syren"-think
of Russell as a 'tsyren"-they might
nave proved as plastic in his moulding
power as the ME Toos' who bowed
submissive to the fascinating and
flowing eloquence Of the big guberna-
forial charmer.
Russell has too much of brain pow
ssr for the little fellows. He makes
<.gg4shells of them at will. But UNI
Is that Russell and Butler have had
words and are out. But the governor
can rope the senator in if he 50 elects,
make all smooth again and then am
-SSlher hugging frolic. Then Butler may
eel that -.
fOnce / caught a little bee
Who was much too warm for me-
Father on, before the ideas OF No
yemnoer, YOU will see the cooling and
connoodling go on actively between
RAIDS and pops, n "all to defeat the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08

Having used three bottles OF p. P. p.
FOR impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same. having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, / take great
pleasure in recommending 1t to all IN
fortunate like
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of j. N. McElrcy. Druggist.
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold. three bottles Of r.
p. p. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The p. p. p. cured my wife Of rheu-
matism winter before last. 1t csme
back on her the past winter and q half
bottle. 81 size, relieved her again, and
she has not had a symptom sincs..
I sold a battle CT p. p. p. TO q friend
of mine, one OF the turkies. a small. one.
ooh sick and his wife gave 1t g. tea
spoonful, that was in the eveniE and
the little fellow turned over like b wa
dead, but next morning he was hollow
Ing and well.
Yours respectfully.
J.. N. McELROY.
Savannah, Ga, March II, 1891.
Dessrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah. Ga
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long time did
uot find q cure until Ifound p. p. p.
which completely cured re
Yours truly,
ELIZA JONES.
IL Orange St. Savannah. Csa
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08

id democrats" with a powerful al
liberation. The safety of North Caro-
lima does not lie with combines. trad
ers and tricksters. You may rely
upon that It lies with the people of all
parties who desire to protect their own
personal interests and to save North
Carolina from farther degradation,
anoliation and ruin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
HOME FOLKS.

In the annual report of President
Pearsan. of the produce exchange, 1t is
noticeable that nava stores had de-
creased as compared with n year
1897, but cotton receipts had increased
by T,941 bales. The interesting a C
appeared that two carsoes Of iron had
been shipped to foreign lands within
a month or 80. In the shipment Of cot
ton goods the increase had about
trebled over last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
NORTH CAROLINA.
Fin Superior Court.
Fender County.
c. E. Shine
VS.. Notice.

A. j. Shine
The defendant above named Will take
notice hat an action entitled "a above
has been commenced in the Superior
Court OF Pender county for divorce from
will further take notice that he Is re-
quired to appear at the next term OF the
Superior Court OF said county to be held
on the first Monday in March. 1893. at
the court house of said county. In Bur-
gaw, n. c., and answer or demur TO tho
complaint In said action, or the plaLntin
will apply to the court for the relief de-
manded In said complaint.
This 4th day OF February. 1898.
w. w. LARKINS.
Clerk OF Superior Court.
feb q. semi-w CIV.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
The U..fversi,y Defeated

Correspondence OF The Nessenger)
Chapel Hill, N. c.. April 6.
Inc university received its first defeat
yesterday in the score or 10 to q AT fo,a
hands Of Lafayette. The day was a
poor one for base ball. 1t rained all the
morning and was cold In the afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08

Tarboro Southerner: The building nj
new tobacco barns and other signs in pa
riouS parts of the county point to ~
1act that the tobacco crop OF tbs xec-
ton will be largely increased this wear
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
Hoods is the Finest
Spring Medicine Tonic, Ap.
petizer; Strength Builder
u Makes You Eat, Sleep. Work
and Happy,

"We think Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the finest Spring and family medicine.
I had been bothered with headache
while at my work, many a time having
to 60 home, and loss of sleep, tired all
the time, and getting up in the morn
ing weak. / decided to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla and felt better after three
doses. kept on taking it, and now l
can 60 into the quarry and do q days
work and come home feeling we'll and
always hungry. We have also been
giving Hoods Sarsaparilla to our
youngest child, who was weak, lam
guild and losing flesh. We could soon
see a marked change. He ate better,
slept well, and in q little while was
like q new boy. He has continued to
improve, and today is lively as a
cricket, and the neighbors say he can
talk more than any man around the
place." THOMAS WHITE, Park Quar-
ries, Freedom, Pa.
NIB. Be sure to get Hoods because
Hoods Sarsapariila
Is the best in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Sold by an druggists. 81, six for S..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08

Why Is the averages man always
ready 20 stand up tor the weaker sex
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
GEO.. o. GAYLORD, Proprietor

P s-Don't forget to bring u ard and get 1T punched and get oe o
the beautiful chairs or table rec. We are giving away ltso hem now.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
Terms OF SUBSCK IPrIOs.

TIE DAILY MESSENGER, by mail.
azne year, 800; six months, $50; three
aranths, s1.75; one month, GO cents.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY MESSENGER
ftwo 3 page papers,, by mail. one var,
"A CO. six months. so cents. in advance.
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Continued from First Page.)
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-08
PURCHASE OF WARSHIPS.

London, April Ga special dispatch
from Rome published today says CON
tracts were signed during the day for
the saie of three torpedo boats to the
United States, for the sale OF the ar
mored cruiser Giuseppe GarrTboli to
Spain and for the sale OF the armored
cruiser Wares to the Argentine repub-
lie,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

left for Lancaster in England, going
through Carlisle, Penrith and host oi
other towns on the fast express, reaching
Lancaster IN the evening at seven o'clock.
It is quaint old English town, built
along some COW path in the days Of
old, but pleasant and picturesque. The
centre of the town is marked by q stone
in the middle of the street and big
horse shoe in the middle of the stone and
is known as the horse shoe crossing.
Next I 60 to Liverpool, the great ship
ping point Of England, besides being q
great commercial city where all nation
alities are seen on the docks and streets.
My stay there was brief and from there
on to Holyhead where took the boat
for Greenore, Ireland and on to Castle
blaney where my nephew met me and I
am again at the point from whence I
started just one week ago.
On The Goth inst. I expect to leave for
Liverpool and return by the Lucania,
starting from that place on the 23rd and
reach New York about the 29th. Such
is life il, Ireland. among old friends seen
once again after an absence of nearly
quarter of a century.
THos. DoUGAN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28
COMMUNICATED.
Editor of the CoUR1ER-DEMocRAT:

CAsT1EB1ANEY, ireland July 8, '98.
Ireceived batch of letters from Cava-
lier county friends yesterday. Since my
last letter have been off on a tour in
Scotland and from there down through
England and back to Ireland. Was very
pleased to hear the news that all was
we'll in Langdon. Well, we have had
rains here in abundance. 1t rained very
lelsurely and deliberately, with g1ampses
of sunshine to vary the proceedings.
On my trip referred to above I left here
for Belfast and ranbled around there
seeing some of the sights. It is one of
the most progressive and live towns in
Ireland, enterprise and energy being
found everywhere. Beautiful shops and
public buildings and good system of
tramways and street cars-an up-to- date
city that is worth seeing. From here I
crossed on the steamer to Ardrossau and
by rail to Glasgow, another great business
centre Of industry where the trains are
crowded and everybody intent on busi-
ness or pleasure. No matter where you
go the tall smoke stacks of ship builders,
iron works and coal mines are belching
forth smoke and the streets are crowded.
I took the afternoon train for Edin-
burgh and called on Robert Murie's
people. Mr.. Murie's father Is big
whole.souled Scotchman and he and I
put in every minute, except when it
rained, seeing the sights driving out to
neighboring points of historic interest.
On Sunday I attended church with him
in the morning, but at night it rained
and we had to remain indoors. Monday
found mo on the way to Leith, from there
by boat to the Forth of Firth bridge,
which is truly wondrous feat of engi-
neering skill and enterprise. I sailed
under it and saw the trains cross and re-
cross and they looked dimunitive enough
from the water below. Returning by the
coach route to Edinburgh had dinner
and called on Dr.White, an uncle of Mrs.
John L. Robertson, and with whom I
had pleasant chat, and later in the day
joined a party taking a ride in a four
horse coach to the old ruins of the
castle and chapel at Rosslyn whichrepre-
sent architecture of the fourth and sixth
century displaying strength and protec-
ton but not comfort. The castle is built
on the banks of the River Esk. not easily
accessible, but in that age easily defended
The barrack room, dungeon, court room
and other apartments interest the anti
quarry of to-day and bring forth an ex-
| clailnation of wonderment from all on
looking up the chimney OF the kitchen
fireplace and get glimpse of daylight
and the sky eighty feet above you. The
chapel is model of richness IN carving
and though old and dilapidated it is
unique IN it's way. They still hold SER
vices there occasionally in the main part.
We returned to the city by another way
and arranged plans for seeing the gar
deners market on Princess street at eight
the following morning as we'll as num-
Der of other sights before leaving. Tues.
day morning comes and with it heavy
clouds are pouring down rain, so the best
laid plans Of mice and men gang aft
aglee. In the afternoon at two o'clock
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

Hon. C. Bush, president of the Gilmer
county wv. Va.,) court, says that he has
had three cases OF fux in his family, dur
ing the past summer, which he cured in
less than q week with Chamberlain g
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
Mr.. Bush also states that in some in
stances there were twenty hemorrhages
a day.-Glenville, wv. Va.,) Pathfinder.
This remedy has been used in nine epi-
denies of fux and one OF cholera, with
perfect success. 1t can always be de-
pended upon for bowel complaint even
in it's most severe forms. Every family
should keep it on hand. The twenty
five and fifty cent bottles are on sale at
N. e. McGruer's drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

Ifyou suffer from kidney, bladder or
urinary troubles, or from too frequent or
scanty urine, DR.. Fenner's Kidney and
Backache Cure is what you want. Bed
wetting by children is speedily cured by
one bottle of this powerful remedy. Tes-
timonials are disregarded, many people
doubling the honesty or sincerity OF
them, we therefore avoid giving any
here, but furnish them in circular. Get
one of your dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28
Fl. w. THOMAS, of Benson coun-

III. W. THOMAS, of Benson coun-
ty, got the nomination at the con-
vention of his party last week for
second term as commissioner
of agriculture and labor. The
lack of activity on the part of that
gentleman officially during the
past two years is about all there is
to comment upon. Attention may,
however, be drawn to his having
occupied a seat on the state board
of equalization, in which capacity
he is on record as having voted
for lower assessment of railroad
property. Possibly that explains
his denomination on the railroad
ticket.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

A man in Virginia, rode forty miles, TO
Fairfax station for the express purpose
OF getting Chamberlain Cough remedy
and took home with him dozen bottles
OF the medicine. The druggist who re-
lates the incident adds: "Your remedy
seems to be general favorite wherever
known" It's effects are indeed wonderful
in all lung and throat troubles. Procure
a bottle at N. E. McGruer's drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28
Langdon, North Oak.
Liver Trouble and Nervousness Cured.

Liver Trouble and Nervousness Cured.
A torpid liver always produces dull
ness and irritability. You are oil elogged
up and feel Respondent. Perhaps you
have treated with physicians or tried
some recommended medicine without
benefit. All that is no argument against
DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy
and Nerve Tonic which will so readily
cure impaired nerves, liver complaints,
headaches blood and skin diseases, etc.
Get circular OF dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

II think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Is the finest preparation on the market
for piles" So writes John G. Dunn, of
Wheeling, w. Va. Try it and you will
think the same. 1t also cures eczema
and all skin diseases. Sold by ALERT
h Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

Or. Donovan has thirty quarter
sections Of land in this county for
sale cheap on time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces Immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption, and
in later stages it in all stages furnishes
prompt relief. Sold by ALERT & 90.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

Ed G. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas,
writes that one box Of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50 to him. It
cured his piles of ten years standing and
advises others to try it. It also cures
eczema, all kinds of skin diseases and
obstinate sores. Sold by ALERT 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28
Estray Notice.

Strayed, one day last week from my
place 25 miles west of Langdon, one dark
bay horse, branded H. A. L. on left hip
and has white stripe on face. Finder
will be suitably rewarded on returning
above described horse to
JOHN ROBSON.
Langdon, North Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-28

All druggists sell Dr.. Niles Nerve Plasters.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-03

examination and there are not less than
six persons who desire to take the exam
inatlon.
Frank Weinschenk, member Of the
Live Stock Sanitary Commission, has
resigned. He gives as his reasons a
statement that the duties Of the posi-
tion interfere too seriously with his
private business affairs. AS matter Of
fact, Mr.. Weinschenk is not in harmony
with the present system Of inspection.
He thinks that it does not afford ade-
QUate protection to cattlemen's herds
from Texas fever and other diseases.
Governor Leedy thinks that in view Of
the fact that the papers are blaming him
for allowing the Twentieth Kansas to
remain in such a bad place as Camp
Merritt and that San Francisco papers
say that they are kept there for the
benefit of Huntington's street railway,
that Huntington ought 10 divide up with
him. He also says that If he is to be
blamed for the shoddy uniforms issued
to the boys by the government that the
Cinnamon who made them ought to di-
vide up also. He don't think 1t is right
for him to get the blame and no part
of the profits.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-03
ARMY AND NAVY

memorandum book is what you have been
wanting. The Northern Pacific has 1t. 1t
contains cut of the Maine map of Cuba,
list Of U. s. and Spanish naval vessels, in
of U. s. and Spanish ships, glossary Of
navy and army words table of distances,
commanders Of u. s. ships and army corps,
list of U. s. regiments and their command
ers and other information very useful and
valuable at this time.
The book contains so pages, fits the vest
pocket and is up to date.
Send Chas. s. Fee, General Passenger
Agent N. p. R., st. Paul. Mimi, 10 cents
Agent N. p. r., st. Paul, MINI, 10 cents
and the book is yours.
names of battlefields
easy way to locate the fighting-grOund
Many strange and unfamiliar names come
from Cuba these days, and few people c9q
comprehend their meaning or locate OFF,
hand the towns and cities mentioned But
everybody wants to know where those
places are, for our American soldiers are
there to do or die, and thus the detailed
geography of that country becomes in
be said of the whole coast of Cuba and
Porto Rico, where our navy is operating
and also Of Manila and its nelghborhOOd,
and may soon apply to Spain herself.
To meet this great demand for correct
and minute geographical information the
Advocate and News has arranged with
Rand, McNally & Co. for the publication
of war atlas that completely covers the
whole situation. It's maps and general In
formation are absolutely correct and full.
and in convenient form to handle. and the
book is Indispensable to people who want
to keep posted on the war, as most people
desire to.
The atlas costs only 40 cents at the busI-
ness Office of the Advocate and News or by
mail.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-03
Miles Reports Landing.

Washington, July 27.-The War de-
partment has posted the following:
St. Thomas, July 26, 1898, 9:S5 p. m.-
Secretary of War, WashingtOn:-Cir-
cumstances were such that l deemed 1t
advisable to take the harbOr Of Guanica,
fifteen miles west of Ponce, first, which
was successfully accomplished between
daylight and II o'clock. Spaniards sur
prised. The Gloucester, Commander
Wainwright, first entered the harbor;
met with slight resistance; fired few
shots. All the transports are now in the
harbOr and infantry and artillery rap
idly going ashore. This is well-prO-
tected harbor The water is sufficiently
deep for all transports and heavy ves-
sells to anchor within 200 yards Of the
shore. The Spanish flag was lowered
and the American flag raised at II
o'clock to-day. Captain Hlgglnson, with
his fleet, has rendered able and earnest
assistance. The troops are in good
health and best Of spirits. No casual
ties. (Signed) MILES,
Major General Commanding.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-03
Insurance Rates Are Reduced.

The claim that fire insurance rates
have not been reduced during Superin-
tendent McNall's administration is dis
proved by the report of the Shawnee
Fire Insurance Company for 1897. It
shows that during the year $12,O48, ,112
in policies were written and that pre-
miums amounting to $106,397 were COL
lected. In 1896 it wrote $11, 1,949,7 752 in
policies and collected premiums amount
ing to S2O7,556. It therefore wrote $685.
752 more in policies and, at the same
time, collected $11 ,159 less in premiums.