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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
NORTH CAROLINA SOLDERING

1t is pleasant to. know that there is
to meet all demands in the present
war. While many Of the most thought
full and discreet would lave preferred
a different policy on the part of the
federal government rs to the state
guard, and that these troops raised for
called upon, but kept for home pro-
lection, especially in the entire east,
it is very agreeable to see the response
so ready and full after the particular
plan had been adopted. Two regiments
of white soldiers will soon be ready,
mt one negro regiment. If the govern
ment will call for two negro regiments
they will be soon forthcoming.
1t is to be regretted that the work
attempted by the government for the
defence of Beaufort and Morehead has
been so superficial, sc imperfect. It
has given very naturally great disap-
pointment, and it is rather disgraceful
business. 1t is so poorly done as to
be a laughing-stock, and the wOrkmen
have been removed. It shows indiffer-
ence n incapacity. It is really Gull
pably criminal. There is no attempt,
really, at fortifying, and yet Spanish
spies have visited the harbor and made
soundings. Governor Russell should
give attention to this neglect and re-
monstrate with the war department
at Washington.
The Raleigh Post a of the action
of the United States government:
"a telegram last night from a prom
inent citizen of Morehead City, who
has made special investigation states
that the work at Fort Macon is a farce,
so far as affording a proper defense is
concerned, and hat Beaufort Harbor
is absolutely at the mercy of the ne-
my's ships. 1t is the same at other
points, Ocracoke Inlet, etc. = = The
conduct of the authorities so far as
defensive work at Fort Macon and
Harbor are concerned, is in
explicable; it is worse, it is shameful
neglect. The Post cannot believe that
proper representations have been made
to the authorities at Washington"
Where are Pritchard and Butler and
the house gang of incapables?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06

1t certainly looks like ii, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system.
acts as a s~tinulant to the Liver and
Kidneys, is a blood purifier and nerve
tonic. It cures Constipation. Head
ache, Painting Spells, Sleeplessness
and Melancholy. 1t is purely vegetable
a mild laxative, N restores the sys-
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Bitters and be convinced that they are
a miracle worker Every bottle guar
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lamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
THIEF N}THE NIGHT
How Catarh RobS It's Victims of Health and Life.

Catarrh 10 the nIost insidious Of
Ifnegieeted, 1t Invariably
caches the bronchial tubes and
lungs, rendering hem weak and
susceptible to consumpeicn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
New 0gudT, [QWns, RQuI, SNB5@ ond MUag

Just received at the Racket Store. New
Goods just received.
1900 yards ot new CalIcoes fcon &c to
sc.
$500 yards Of Gaines A Percale ut &C,
lovely styles.
500 yards Shallies at31xc.
500 yards OF colored Lawn. all grades
and colors. from &c to zoe pei yard
1000 yards of white India Linen, from
4c to Csc.
300 yards OF White Swiss, from I2g-c to
80 cents.
400 yards of very wide curtain Swiss,
from Sc to 15e.
300 new Trunks of all kinds, from 25c
to $40 each.
So new suits Of men Clothes. at 81. IS.
n new suits in Black Cheviot, at $50.
IS new suits, all wool, at $500.
40 Boys Suits at 69c. Fifty Boys
Suits at sLW. Fifty-five Boys, all
Wool Suits, at 500; Is dozen all Wool
Boys Pants at 25c, 35c and soc.
$500 worth of Mems and Ladies sum
mer Underwear. Cause Vests from 4c
to soc. Anything in that line and in
Pants and Vests. Children's and N1rses'
to match; 49 dozen of hose for Men.
Women and Children from 3 to 3Jc a
pair. The cheapest and the best in the
city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06

1000 yards Of Feather Proof Bed Tick
at 12kc.
1909 yards of Mattress Tick from g to
10 cents.
$500 yards of fine Wool and Spring
Dress Goods, from double fold. "a tnch hes
wide, novelty at loo to Ladies Cloth, all
Wool, at 40c.
Beautiful Spring Wool Setting Mt &c
to Soc. Gold Medal Dress Goods, from
soc to 800.
100 dozen Towels, from S to 25c each The
Huck Linen Towel. 8 by 20 inches. all
Linen, at 121c each.
Al yards of Table Linen n Turkey
Red. from is to 25c. Bleached Tabl Linen
GO inches wide, beautiful patterns, At &c
and up.
100 Black Clay worsted Suits. at 800
400 punches of fine white and coiored
Finishing Braid at &c.
Remember to bring your card and get
it punched with all cash purchases and
get one of our fine presents frco-l fine
table. a book case or a beautiful arm
rocking chair set, or a set Of silver spoons
or have your picture enla rgcd free. at
W~ilmington's Big Racket Store. opposite
The Orton Hotel
=. me your name and address
and l cent postage stamp and l. VIII send
you a card and 4 big lot OF prices and
SAMPLES.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
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The STATE OF TRxAs-County Of Con
personally appeared A. NJ. Ramsey, who.
statement made by him relative to the VIII
Sworn to and subscribed before ue III
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-06
They Remembered the Maine

Chicsgo. May 2--There was no happi .er
man in Chicago today than the usu ally
xln. survivor of the Maine. They re-
membered the Maine.' he said, i,ubiIant-
iy. They remembered h sdaine, |
wish I could have been there myself"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
EL-CAPITAN.

DeWolf Hopper in:."El Captain at the
Grand Opera House on next saturday
night. DeWolf Hopper is one of the best
playing stars on the American stage, tho
the audiences that gather to see him al
ways being the largest. This is due to the
fact that the comedian can be counted on
TO give an enjoyable performance which
is never allowed to be curtailed in the
smallest detail. Another important fac
tor lies in the fact that his company is not
merely engaged for the New York pro-
duction, but for the season ns we'll, so that
audiences in all the large cities. rs well as
the small ohes, always soc the original
production as we'll. In Gel CAPTAIN" the
brilliant cOmic.opera sensation composed
and written by John Philip Sousa and
Charles Klein, every portion of the seem
cry used during its three remarkable runs
III New York City, is carried by the or.
ganization, and the orders given TO our
local management is to havo the stage ab-
solutely clear prior TO their arrival.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
A TRIP TO CHINATOWN.

Few authors can point list of successes
so long and unbrokcn as that of Charles
Hoyt. 1t is safe to say that none of his
works received Il more emphatic endorse.
ment or immediate recognition than did
his "Trip to Chinatown" whom first pro-
duced in New York, some seasons ago. l s
continuous run at Hoyt's Theatre for
more than 700 nights was pretty good
proof that this clever playwright in his
breezy skit struck the popular fancy of the
public. 1t was y surprise to those even
who were familiar with Mr. Hoyt's talents
He was in orc sense IL departure from his
previous methods and his nearest ap-
proach to the French idea Of comedy. next
Monday evening at the Grand Opera
House his latest work"A Stranger in New
York" will receive its initial presentation
in this city with the original cast.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
THE WARLIkE LA LUCIA.
Havana Newspaper Says War Has
Been Practically Declared.

Havana Newspaper Says War Has
Been Practically Declared.
Havana, March 29-Deep interest Is
felt here in the news received from the
United States. La Lucha, in an edi-
torial, says:
'"The United States note to Spain, de-
manding that a date be fixed to end
the hostilities, is simply declaration
of war. 1t was not issued until after
the finding of the United States court
of inquiry had been received, which
finding is without scientific basis and
is open to question, even upon the
part of the most prejudiCed. President
Mckinley has been forced by jingo
opinion and the sensational newspaper
press to close the debate on the ques-
tion and shield Captain Sigsbee, who
is one of the most popular officers in
the United States navy.
1T was needless to send the Maine
10 Havana, as American interests were
amply protected by General Lee and
also by the Cuban government, the
latter often acting to its disadvantage
and in favor Of American interests.
1t is well for Spain to know at last the
real purpose of the money loving
Americans Spain now knows what
to expect and how to act"
La Lucha then warns the United
States that if she expects to have all
her own way in Cuba she can only do
so with cannon In conclusion La
Lucha says: "trhe United States Is
rich and Spain is poor, but the end of
the war may find Spain with good
portion of American money"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
r1Y MOTHER.
81 JENNIE R. MAGEE.

Sweeter far than every other
Is the music of that word;
Thou art waiting for me Mother.
Where no murmuring sign is heard,
Since |. with my Watching weary,
Saw the light fade from thine eye,
Seasons sunny. seasons dreAry
- Ono by one have fitted by. -,,.
With delight fond memory fingers :
Round the glad some scene OF yore,
And fain would have thy fingers
Irvine my locks in love, once morei
l shall shortly greet thee. Mother,
In thy glorious home afar,
Thou to me will be forever
Dear and kind, like thou vast here.
OFT, In thought, tread thy chamber.
In devotion bend with thee. -.
Or in sportive pleasure, chamber
Up, to sit upon thy knee;
Then again, feel the pressure
OF thy loving lips on mine
Gaze on each remembered feature
Rest my little head 'gainst thine.
Far beyond the restless ocean,
See the land of sweet repose;
Soon will end this wild commotion,
Soon I'll reach my Fathers house;
Oh what joy'sin reservation;
God shall wipe away my tears,
And I'll clasp in blest relation
Chosen friends of other years.
WILMINGTON nel
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

The ferry boat General Hancock, had to
return to the Breakwater for repairs due
to an accident off Atlantic City. The Han
cock recently left the Pusey and Jones
Company's wharves where she was built
Snow Then" the steam yacht formerly
owned by j. Edward Addicks, has been
purchased by tho Government, to be used
Us a dispatch boat.
A boy is wanted to learn barberng at
No 7Ol West Eighth street or at No Ea
Seventh street.
A good carriage painter can secure good
job by applying to 5. II. Hines s. Son Of
Delaware City.
Patrick Kirk, of No. Gil Spruce street,
cut his head by falling at Eighth and Kirk
wood.
The Police Commission has ordered the
saddle horses to 60 into service.
John and Albert Mangold will be given
hearing in City Court tomorrow night
on the charge of stealing boards.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
sPAIN's ENERGETIC REPLY.


She Neither Desires Nor Fears War
With the United States.
London, March 29.-The Madrid cor
respondent of The Daily Mail gives
a version Of the Negotiations between
United States Minister Woodford and
the Spanish cabinet last week which
sounds rather warlike. He says
1.-THE note which General Woodford
presented on Wednesday was of COM
minatory nature. 1t demanded that
Spain put an end to the war in Cuba
Immediately, recapitulating the dam
age done to American interests, and
further limiting that the war was a
danger to the public health Of the
United States, the continual smuggling
between the coast of Cuba and Florida
being the means of conveying yellow
fever.
"Spain's reply was energetic. 1t de-
clared that the war would have been
ended long ago but for the material
and moral help and support the rebels
were continually receiving from the
United States. The Spanish note COM
planned of the policy followed by the
the termination of a war which the
United States is virtually maintaining
by the presence of squadron in the
neighborhood of Cuba, and by organiza-
tion succor for the reconcentrados in
a manner that would be offensive to
any nation, as well as by keeping In
Havana a consul who is publicly the
agent and representative of the rebels.
Public opinion rejects all idea Of
yielding, and apparently neither de-
sires nor fears war with the United
States. Yet Spain knows that she Is
confronted with the most serious con-
fiict she has had to face since the
Napoleonic wars. There is an ominous
absence Of excitement among the peo-
pie, whose one topic is the possibility
of war 1t is the calm before storm,
which will break when the American
ultimatum comes"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
A Happy nan.

DR.. Tinker Of Asbury M. e. Church, has
returned from Conference, and now laughs
more heartily than ever. He went down
the State laughing, and continued to
laugh whenever he could consistently do
30. He laughed at the idea of his being ap.
pointed presiding elder of the Wilmington
district; he laughed when the meeting ad-
journed to demonstrate against such ap.
pointment; he laughed heartily at tho dis
appointment Of his opponents; he laughed
on the termination Of the session on Sat-
urday, over which he presided; no laughed
mors heartily still when the appointment
of Rev Mr.. Watt rs presiding elder, was
announced; aud he has been laughing
whenever he thinks of the WOO begone look
OF the candidates who prepared the way
for their own discontinue DR.. Tinker Is
Of truly happy disposition and we ex-
pect he will go on laughing on every ap-
propriate occasion, as long as he is able to
see smiling face or draw life. giving
breath.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
The testimony makes 100000 words Of
strictest detail.
TIE EFFECT ON STOCKS.
Prices Rush Skyward on the Ne'
York stock Exchange.

Prices Rush Skyward on the New
York Stock Exchange.
New York, March 29.--The familiar
spectacle was presented on the Stock
Exchange yesterday of violent reac-
tion upon the elimination of an event
which has been long anticipated and
discounted. The facts were that the
findings of the Maine board of inquiry
were presented to congress and were
proved to be exactly as foreshadowed
in the public news for many days past.
That Is to say, the Maine is found to
have been blown up by submarine
mine. Ever since the morning after the
explosion the stock market has been
depressed by the constant dread that
this report would be formulated by
constituted officials of the United
States. The speculative public as
sumed that such an allegation would
necessitate rupture between the
United States and Spain, and conse-
quent damage to values of all securi-
ties, which it was attempted to meas
ure by a constant decline in prices
since the date of the explosion. al
most up to the present time.
Yet the actual publication of the re-
port resulted In a rebound in prices,
which, at the high point of the day,
had wiped out a large proportion Of
the losses which have occurred since
the explosion in the Havana harbor.
This was brought about by the move
ment of the bear traders to take their
profits. Having been industriously
selling stocks for weeks in anticipation
of the harm to values to be done by tho
Maine report. they were warned by the
imminence of the actual publication
that the lowest prices to be looked for
on that account had been reached, and
they therefore set about to buy stocks
to fill their contracts. The result was
a scramble by the shorts which reach
ed the proportions of a bear panic
during the day, and sent prices sky
ward. Closing prices. however, were
by no means the highest.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

ing cr,dit for what belongs to 1t. is will
ingly granted, for no others want to take
it, Taking credit for what belongs to the
apostolic church, and to these noble souls
who In the ages following sought to main
tain it. is unwarranted assumption. The
reference Of this same Authority to tradi-
tion to support his doctrine counts for
nothing when opposed to Scripture teach
ing. His inferences Us to what should be
the attitude. and what should constitute
mercy and justice Of the Creator are his
own and to bs valued accordingly.
! close in repeating what was substan-
TALLY said in former sermo n, there Is not
single preoept in tho Bible of all those
which enjoin us to pray which enjoins
praying for the dead. Neither Is there
single example, from Adam to John, the
apostle and revelalor, of one praying for
the dead, but rather precept, example, in
ference Is all againstit.
There Is no dyspepsia or headache in the
house where Dr.. Bulls Pills are kept. They
arc Invaluable for all stomach troubles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
THE SPORTING DUCHESS.

The much-hera'ded spectacular drama,
"The Sporting Duchess" which has
created an Unreasonable amount of COM
nient owing 70 its serormous runs in other
great cities Including 800 nights in New
York at tho Academy of Music, one year
in London and 100 nights in Boston, is
announced for presentation at the Grand
Opera House Tonight. There are Al
speaking characters in the play and over
200 people appear on the stage. Race
horses will participate IN the great Derby
race. They will bo ridden by professional
jockeys procured from the great race
tracks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
An Enterprising Druggist

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than N. b. Danforth, who
spares no pains to secure the best of every
thing in his line for his many Gus
toners. He now has tho valuable
agency for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This Is
tho wonderful remedy that is producing
such furor all over the country by its
many startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
Asthma Bronchitis. Hoarsencss and all
affections of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Call at above drug store and get tria!
bottle free or q regular size for 80 cents
and 81 90. Guaranteed to euro or price re.
funded,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

Geo. e. Wcldin advertises to soil a pub
lie sale on Saturday, April q at o'clock p.
m, torty-four lots, situated in the vicinity
of Eighth and Union streets, in Fifth
Ward. They are nicely located and well
worth tho attention of persons who wish
to secure homes. Lots sell reasonably in
that vicinity and will certainly prove a
good Investment for any one who can raise
the necessary cash.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

Ross Campbell, son of Rev. Mr. Camps
bell, who served the citizens on the High
lands with the REPUBLICAN for several
trio machinery at Atlanta, Ga The
brothers are not only ingenious, but esti.
mable young men, and we are pleased to
hear of their SUCCESS in securing business.
Atlanta has population of about 1000 600,
and tho prospect for increased trade is en-.
couIaging. We are glad to hear of the sue.
cess Of young men who go forth from our
city to seek fame or fortune, and We feel
like congratulatiug Rev. Mr.. Campbell on
the prospect of his bows.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

Ponrd If Health.
Erandywine C'ommandery A. & l. o. X. Of M.
Brotherhood Protective Eks.
tyrus Castle, X. q, L.
Crusaders Castle, K. &. r.
Ccrinthian Lodge. s, ofH.
Carpenters and .Ioiners Union.
Cherokee Tribe lmpd o. r. NJ
Delaware Encampmeut, l. o. o. r..
Delaware Saangeihund,
Delaware Senate, No. l0l X. A. u, O.
Eureka Council, s w. NJ.
Eureka Castle, A, o. X. NJ. q.
Eureka Council, Ir,. o. L. A n.
Fame Castle, A. o. X NJ. G.
Franklin Lodge A o. Il. F.
German Beneficial Society, No. |.
Humanity Circle, B. of U.
Hyatt's Military Band.
Industry Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Lincoln Lodge, X. Of p,
Musical Art Society.
Manning Association.
Moriel Encampment, X. of st. ]. and M.
Reynolds Encampment, |. O. o. T.
Street and Sewer Directors
Wnnstia Council, No. 8, d. of p
Wilmington Conclave, d. Of l.. y. r. O.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

Wanted everybody that has had trouble
in getting their clothes made to fit them
to call ut Lockyer's, S)S Market street he
guarantees to lit YOU or no pay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSh
THE BRIDE ELECT.

Manager Baylisis is to be commended in
giving our citizens such treat last even.
ing in the Bride Elect" which appeared
ut tho Opera House.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29

Powell has on his stalls ir the Third
Gtreeo market a fine lot of Delaware shad,
herring, rock, founders, crocus, haddock,
cat f7h and other varieties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-29
The Best of Life.

The best Of life is health. If your health
has been lost or injured, you can get it
back only by skilful treatment. The most
successful physician in curing all diseases,
is DR.. Greene, 80 West l4th St, New York
City If you have lost your strength and
vitality in some way, or are sick and suffer-
ing. DR.. Greene will at Once build you up
by his wonderful medicines. You can con-
suit DR.. Greene, personally or by letter.
free. Writo to him to day. He will explain
your condition and disease, and cure you
ii you want to be cured.