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The record-union., 1898-02-13
Size of the Painting
''The Blacksmith"

There have been many dis
cussions as to the size OF
the canvas OF the cele-
brated painting, The Black
smith, which we have had on
exhibition for the past two weeks
At the request OF many of the Wis
itors to the picture we here state
that the size is 314 inches by 459
inches.
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Argued and Submitted.

The demurrer 10 the complaint in the
case OF Mary F. Gregory against Louis
Cafaro was argued and submitted be-
fore judge Johnson yesterday.
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Especial Values i'm
EWOmen's and
)ChiIdren's Goods.

90R~ASAA SAsSs~o
and
)Children's Goods.
Women's Corsets, at 33c and
43c.
1 Children's Warner Waists, d to
7 years. 33c.
/ Infants Tan Wool Hose, I6c.
Women's Black Wool Hose,
! 1oc.
Special values in Women's Kid
I Gloves, Csc.
Fancy striped effects III 4-inch
8 Ribbon, reduced to 24c yard.
= Some narrower at I0c yard.
) Cambria Ernbroideries, &c to
4 Ioc yard for to Io-inch widths.
! Nainsook Embroidery, Sc to
\ I4c yard. Width ? to s inches.
! Neilings at 25c and 35c in black
J and colors, reduced to Ioc and
use yard.
! Fancy printed Drapery Silks at
k25c yard.
n Tan Lace Boleros for fronts OF
q dresses, CSC and o8c.
: Children's Wool Hoods, Ioc.
4 Wonen's Black Equestrian
4 Tights, SSc.
] Bleached Linen Crash Towel
( ing, Ole yard
3 Loom Damasll Napkins, 75c
( dozen.
Fruit Of the Loom" Muslin,
k bleached, Ole yard.
\ Gray and Tan Colored Canvas
3 Dress Lining, reduced to sc yard.
B Special values in Comforters at
: Csc.
= Light and Dark Duck Suitings
5 for dresses and waists. Neat polka
a dot and other patterns. SC yard.
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Order for Sale of Real Estate.

Judge johnson yesterday made an or
der for the sale of real estate in the
matter of the estate and guardianship
of Isabel Boggiano, a minor.
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white Goods.

( The new stock of white goods
y are now here and ready for your
! inspection:
India Linen, India Dimity, Vic
! toria Lawns, Checked Nainsook,
\ Embroidered Apron Lawns, and
Z the new patterns in White Piques,
{ suitable for fine dress skirts, etc.
y There's an excellent quality at
R zoe yard, having the cord effect
d running across the goods, follow
! ing last years idea. The new
\ French Piques have the late nov
4 city cord effect-stripes running
I the length OF the goods. The eff
3 feet is pleasing and with the fine
8 texture OF the materials, forms a
combination that is particularly
I taking A superb value at 35c
4 yard, and also at 4oc and 5oc.
EWeinStOCk, Ii
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Infants High Chairs.

When baby comes to the table
baby wants everything i'll sight,
and baby's chair-now, who but
baby would dare to occupy that?
Baby has proprietory right in
that chair which no Socialistic
doctrines are allowed to affect.
And it matters little whether the
chair be an expensive one or not.
Little cares baby, but baby's
mother has long ago decided that
the popular high chair is one in
which there is combined sightli-
ness and strength with lowness of
price. We have just such chairs
in stock. all in neat designs; an
tique finish-some with wooden
seats at ST and ST IS, and others
with cane seats at 81 so, ST Is and
So rs.
The record-union., 1898-02-13

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. s5c. :
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Boys Jersey Suits.

We have reduced the price of
those handsome blue jersey suits
for boys. which have been selling
so readily at So so, to So 80.
Mothers should not overlook this
item, nor should they defer max
ing selection of suit, as the line
will not last long at the new price
Ages 5 to 10 years Price So 80.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Chicago, December a.-Dr John B.
Hamilton, ex-surgeon general of the
United States marine hospital service
died in Elgin, Ills, tonight. For over
a year he has been superintendent OF
the state asylum for the insane at Ell
gin. and it was within the walls of the
institution that he breathed his last.
While on a visit to the east two weeks
since, DR.. Hamilton was attacked by
a severe cold and in a few days peri
tonitis developed. In spite of every
thing that could be done he grew worse
rapidly and on December 10th it was
decided by DR.. Nicholas Sem that an
operation was necessary to save the
patients life. The operation was per-
formed. He rallied slightly after the
operation, however. and for few days
there seemed to be q probability that
he would pull through. For the last
two days he has however. been sink-
ing slowly and death came al $50
O'Clock tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Augusta, Ga, December 24-The Au-
gusta and Enterprise cotton factories
OF this city closed down indefinitely
this afternoon, adding about 5000 more
to the unemployed OF the city. Five
weeks ago the Southern Manufsctur-
er's Association reduced the wages OF
the mill operatives. Those OF the King
and the Sibiey mills in this city and
the Langley and the Bath in South
Carolina refused to accept the cut
ne employees OF the Augusta and the
Enterprise returned to work a. the re-
duced scale. Because Of an agreemen,
entered into by the Southern Manurac-
turers Association the first named
mills were compelled TO close down In
order to fierce the striking operatives
IN the other mills TO return to wo.k.
There are |. he neighbornooi OF
5000 people in and around this city
out OF employment because OF the re.
ductiou and shutting down OF the
mills. - -. Ia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

The Crime OF Negro Man I'm suburbs
of Ralekgh
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., December PA muir
der with sensational features was COM
mitted in the suburbs of Raleigh last
night, but was not discovered until
late this afternoon. Alexander Allen,
a negro aged As years, this morning in
formed his neighbors that his wife had
died last night Those who prepared
the body for burial were astonished to
see blood running from the ears and
nose. Upon further examination it was
developed that Allen had murdered his
wife by hanging her, and had then
placed her body in bed. The coroner
and two deputy sheriffs went to the
place this afternoon As they came up
Allen ran. Deputy Potter shot him,
the bullet passing through the feshy
part of the thigh. Despite the wound,
Allen continued his flight, but the coro-
ner took off his coat and ran him down
and then with pocket knife cut out
the bullet Allen was at o'clock
placed in Jail. The inquest will be held
tomorrow
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Troops ORfor Cubh

Charleston, S. c., December 24.-Two
of the largest of the transports, the
Minneswaska and the Manitoba, are
expected in Charleston harbor on Mon
day or before, and at least $500 men
will likely be on hand to embark for
Cuba.
Generas Bates and Sanger are expect
ed here tomorrow or Monday with
headquarters and one regiment, and
these generals will ltake with them
stores, stocks and lumber for tent
floors.
The steamship Saratoga is expected
here for her fourth trip on Wednesday
AID will carry back to Havana the
First battalion of the First regular in
fantry. Another steamer, small one,
is expected to load with 300 tons of
forage and quartermaster supplies for
Casilda, Cuba, during the week.
The big transport MinnesWaska will
carry General Bates and the Sixth Ohio
infantry, now in camp in Knoxville,
Tenn, to Cienfuegos. The regiment
numbers 1,150 men and will bring 14z
mules and As horses. A detachment
from some regiment in Savannah will
also go on the Minnewaska, which in
addition to men will also carry rs, ZOO
pounds of hay, $4,000 pounds of oats
200 tents, lumber and supplies for thir-
ty days.
The Manitoba will carry Brigadiel
General Sanger and staff of second bri
gade, second division, and regiment
| of his brigade now in camp at Ameri.
Gus Ga. Second brigade hospital will
also go. 1t includes 100 beds, four med
lea officers, 81 female nurses. Their
are 1,O50 men in the regiment and the.
will carry cots, tents and lumber fo
| the fuel and stores.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
The War on the sugar Trust

Chicago, December 24.-Chicago has
become the chief battle ground in the
contest between the American Sugar
Refining Company and the Arbuckles
and the Doorchors, its powerful rivals.
Yesterday the price of outside" su-
gar was cut cent below trust price,
reaching almost the lowest quotation
on record. The cut was accompanied
by developments that showed the ex-
istence of little trust among the
wholesale grocers to support the Amer
lean Company and also that a new
Richmond was in the field in the shape
of beet sugar supply. The American
Company was not ready to meet its
rivals prices, hut is expected to do so
today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Shamokin, Penn, December PA
terrible explosion of gas occurred to-
day in the east gangway on the first
lift slope of the Luke Fidler shaft, by
which two persons were fatally and
several others seriously injured, and it
is feared that some were overcome in
the shaft by black damp.
Immediately after the explosion
Superintendent Kohlbraker and Fore
man Herr headed rescuing party in
search OF few men supposed to have
been overcome by black damp.
1t has not yet been determined what
caused the explosion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27


Manila, December 24.-The steamer
Union, which returned here from Iloilo
with native and Spanish soldiers and
was refused a landing at this place, has
been detained by the American officials.
Private advices from the southern
provinces say that business is suspend
ed in all the leading towns, that sup
plies are scarce and that foreigners are
only permitted to travel when special
permits have been issued to them.
At Malolos, the headquarters of the
so-called Philippine government, near
here, the native soldiers are levying on
pie are half starved and universal dis
satisfaction prevails.
Washington, December 24.-The ad-
ministration has determined to confide
entirely to the judgment and tact of
General Otis, in command OF the United
States forces in the Philippines, the
question whether our troops shall be
dispatched to Iloilo, where recent Span
ish reports have stated that a san
culinary conflicts in progress between
the insurgents and the remaining Span
ish troops. Some days ago General
Otis asked the war department if any
precise instructions were to be given
to him in his dealings with the situa-
tion at Iloilo. The reply was sent to
General Otis several days ago and ii
will be for him to decide whether a
United States force will go to Iloilo and
how many men will constitute the
force.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
THE PHILrPPrSoy
The Insurgents Oppose American Su.
pervision-They Contend for AbSo.
lutte independence

peYv1sfOn-Jhey S0ngeu0 Iof ADAo.
Lutte independence
New York, December 24.-The Phil
ippino ENJOYS, F. Agoncillo and S. Lo-
PEE, following close on the heels Of the
peace commissioners, returned to this
city today on the Etruria. They will re
main here over Christmas, and at the
close of the holidays go to Washington,
where they will await the>arrival of
Juan Luna, General Reigo de Beos, and
DR.. T. Josada, special commissioners
sent by Aguinaldo to the American
government. The new contingent Of
Philippines are expected to reach
Washington by the way of San Fran
cisco by January End next.
Agoncillo, when he got to quarantine,
made inquiries about Judge Day and
the other members of the American
commission He was told that they
had arrived safely on the st. Louis and
that the treaty of peace between the
United States and Spain was doubtless
then in the hands of President Nc
Kinley.
''I have seen a Spanish copy of it"
said Agoncillo, "and know all that con-
Germs my country. The Spaniards gave
away or sold what they did not possess.
The agreement as far as it concerns the
archipelago, is practically void"
"Are you still opposed to the annex
alton of the Philippines to the United
States?" he was asked.
Certainly am, and why. should not
be? Hasn't Admiral Dewey in his
official communication to the United
States said that the people of the Phil
ippines are filter for self government
than the Cubans, and that he knows
both races WELL Dewey's word ought
to have some weight, and is it right to
keep my countrymen back while you
promise freedom to the people OF
Cuba?"
"Was your mission to Paris as fruit
full as you expected?'
Il believe that it was fairly So
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kxtensive IsnproSements.in Phfladel.
pllia

phia
Philadelphia, December 24.-Judges
Sulzberger and PeHnypacker today dis
missed the bill in equity bremght by
Messrs. Barr and Tocum to restrain
the issue of the new loan of $1I 900. 900
10 be devoted to city improvement, in
clnding nearly $s.0O0.000 for a better
water supply and s.. .008, 900 for the pub
lie library. This decision establishes
the legality of the loan and it win be
negotiated at once.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Leavenworth, Kas., Dec, A.-Two
hslndred soldiers who were enlisted for
two years, or during the war with
Spain were discharged from the Twen-
tieth infantry here today and paid OF.
Most of them will re-enIist for the Ma
Mia trip. The regiment, which has
been ordered to the Philippines, ex-
poets TO leave for San Francisco. on
January 10th
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

New York, December 24.-The week
1y bank statement shows the following
changes; surplus reserve increased 50.
st5.675. Loans increased S. S., 900 Specie
increased Sz,64o.0OO Legal tenders, in
creased $4,000. Deposits increased
$S.0s9. 700. Circulation decreased sl05.-
400. The banks now hold 1861. .07o in
excess of the requirements OF the Is
per cent. rule. a. i
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Cleveland. Ohio. December 24.-Ac-
cording TO Attorney Tolles, one of the
Standard Oii4ega. representatives. none
OF the books of the, company which are
wanted for examination under the Ohio
supreme courts recent order have been
destroyed. He says that only useless
records have been burned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself Of waste matter De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache.
BillioGsnees, Inactive Liver and cle@-
the complexion. Small, sugar cacS q.
don't grippe or cause nausea R. r. Bel
lamY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

A cough is not like fever. 1t does
not have to run a certain course. Cure
1T quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Judge SimontOn I'm a Sanitarium
Especial to The MESSENGER

Especial 10 he MeSSeHgtr.J.
Raleigh, N. c., December 24.-Judge
Purnell was informed today that Judge
Simonton is in a sanitarium at Phila-
delphia.
The Baltimore Bargain House" at
Tarboro today went into involuntary
bankruptcy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

. Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t is so good children
cry for it. It cures Group, bronchitis,
pneumonia, grippe and all throat and
lung diseases. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and better and wiser. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept counter
felt or imitation. There are more cases
Of Piles being cured by this, than all
others combined. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Scottsburg, Ind. December 24.-Mar-
ion TylSo was very quietly lynched here
today for attempting to kin his wife
several weeks ago. This In the first
hanging In the history or SCOTS coun-
=, either lawful or by lynchers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
OUR Standing ARMY.
The Report on the Hull
Bill.
AN INCREASED ARMY

Necessary Under the New Conditions OF
AHAirs-The Report Of Chairman
Large Standing Army-The Points
Wherein the Government VIII Save
Money by the Adoption Of this scheme
Laid Before Congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

DR.. Kemp Bachelor Suceumbs Co Ex.
cess OF Hard Work-Mussering Ous OF
Second Regiment Complesed-A Cep.
uty Collectors Exciting Experience
with MOonshincrs
The record-union., 1898-08-11
THE ATTACK on MANILA.
Merritt Will Defer Final Move
ment Until Monadnock Arrives.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Hongkong
correspondent of the Daily MALI says:
A delegation of the Philippine Junta
! has informed United States Consul
Wildman here that certain officers of
the Japanese cruisers MatSuShima and
Takasaga, which have since gone from
Manila, had a conference with the Junta
last Saturday. in the course of which
they asserted that they We're authorized
by the japanese Government to offer to
supply General Aguinaldo with arms
and ammunition gratis in the event of
America abandoning the Philippines
and the insurgents wishing to fight for
independence. The Junta did not reply
to the offer, and the Japanese will re-
peat it to General Aguinaldo on their
arrival at Manila.
General Merritt will defer his final
movement until the arrival of the
Monadnock at Manila Bay. AS he can
not rely on the insurgents, he wishes to
have troops enough 10 police the city,
for it is feared there will be trouble
with Aguinaldo.
The Madrid correspondent Of the
Standard" says:
''The fate of the religious orders in
the Philippines eXcites much interest,
because it is believed that both the
Americans and natives will insist upon,
if not the expulsion of the orders, GER
tainly a curtailment of their influence
and disestablishment of their prop
erty. Though it is admitted that some
such reforms are needed, the Govern
ment is bound to approach the subject
cautiously, in order to avoid offending
the Vatican and playing into the hands
of the Ultramontanes and Carlists."
The record-union., 1898-08-11
THE TUG uNcAs.
Has an Exciting Experience OF
the Coast of Cuba.

KEY WEST, Aug. 1O.-The tug I'm
cas-, commanded by Lieutenant r.
Brainard, reached here to-day after an
exciting fortnight of blockade duty on
the north Cuban coast.
When the Uncas left here two weeks
ago she carried Captain Stable of
Gomez's staff. with six other Cubans
and 500 Remington carbines and am
1nunition for the insurgent command
ers forces. The tug proceeded to Cay
Confiles, near Caibarien, where she put
her little Cuban party ashore without
encountering a Spaniard. Then the
Uncas steamed toward Matanzas
While lying off Matanzas a day or
two ago the Uncas was fired upon She
was within two miles of the shore,
when, without any warning. the sand
battery of 6-inch guns began to throw
shells at her. Fully twenty of the mis-
siles fell around the tug within a radius
of a. hundred yards before she could get
out of range. AS she steamed away,
the Uncas returned the fire with her
forward and aft 6-pounders
The auxiliary gunboat Hornet ar
rived here this afternoon with the
Spanish two-masted schooner Silva
Maria, captured while running from
Batabano to the Isle of Pines for food
The Silva Maria carried six men but
no cargo.
This afternoon Commodore Remey re-
ceived orders from Washington to re-
lease the steamer Tabasqueno, cap
tured by the gunboat Hawk, while
making for Sagua La Grande under
The record-union., 1898-08-11
INVASION OF PORTO RICO.
General Wilson's Column Resting
on CuyOu River

copyrighted. 1898. by Associated Press. ]
COAMO porto Rico), Aug. 10, l.
noon (via Ponce)-Troop G of New
York pursued the party of fleeing Span
lsh engineers after the capture of Co.
amo yesterday a distance of four miles
along the road to Aibonito. The Amer
leans We're checked at the Cuyon River,
where the Spaniards had blown up the
bridge, and were shelled from a Spanish
battery on the crescent of Azonite
Mountain. The dismounted cavalry
returned the fire, receiving no damage,
and holding the positions. A battalion
of the Third Wisconsin Volunteers came
to their support.
To-day General Wilson's column is
resting. repairing the bridge and recon-
noitering the enemy's position. There
are formidable gorges on either side,
and the Spanish works are on the crests
OF mountains commanding the road.
The Spaniards have several guns
mounted, among them two machine
guns sent back into the country from
the torpedo-boat destroyer Terror at
San Juan. These positions it will be
difficult to flank
All the men wounded in yesterdays
fighting will recover.
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Garcia Besieging Ho|guin With
Eight Thousand Troops.
Americans Disguised With Conduct Of Aguin-
aldo, the Philippine Insurgent Leader
Preparations Being Made for
His Escape From the Island.

WASHINGTON, Aug 1O.-The de-
partment of the army to be known. as
the Department of Santiago was erect
ed to-day. Major General Henry w.
Lawton is assigned to it's command.
General Shafter returns to this country
with the Fifth Army Corps. He will
be in command until he departs.
The assignment of General Lawton to
the command of the new department
does not affect General Skaters COM
mand in the slightest way. The entire
Fifth Army Corps, commanded by Gen.
eral Shafter, will return. No part Of
the troops constituting the Fifth Corps
will be kept in Cuba. Quite naturally
so long as General Shafter remains at
F., Santiago, he will be in command of the
forces there. When he leaves he will
turn over the command to General
Lawton.
The orders issued to Shafter and Law
ton with reference to the new depart
ment direct them to agree as to the
time when the command shall be
changed.
To the command of General Lawton
Will be assigned two brigades of infan-
try, which will constitute the perma-
nent garrison of Santiago City and
province. OF these brigades five regi-
ments have been selected. They are the
First, Second, Third and Fifth Inn
munes, commanded, respectively, by
Colonels Roche, Hood, Ray and Sar-
gent, and the Eighth Illinois (colored),
commanded by Colonel Marshall
GARCIA BESIEGING HOLGUIN.
Copyrighted. 1885, by Associated Press.l
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 10 10
p. m.-Lieutenant Colonel Jane of Gem
eral Calixto Garcia's staff has Just ar
rived from the front with dispatches
announcing the occupation Of Gibara,
on the north coast of the province of