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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
JAPAN PACIFIED
Her Objections to Hawaiian Annexation
Removed-Japanese in the Islands and
United States to be Granted Citizenship
Washington, February 3.-Japan has

n0F OOJ0CG1O0S TO hawaiian AnDeXat1On
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in the Islands and
United States to be Granted citizenship
Washington, February 3.-Japan has
been removed as an element i'm the OPP
position to the contamination of the
annexation of the Hawaiian islands by
been attained by the conclusion Of an
agreement between our government
and that of Japan, as represented by
Minister Toru Hoshf, which, by practi-
cally settling the status of the Japa-
nese in Hawaii, remove the only sub
stantial difference that has existed be-
itwen the two governments.
The exact basis of this agreement
has not yet been made public blu the
general scope of it is understood to be
a recognition of the rights of japanese
in Hawaii to claim equal rights with
japanese in the United States after the
taking effect of the treaty with Japan
proclaimed in 1895. This document,
which has not been generally taken
into account in the consideration of
mean for adjusting the questions that
have arisen over the status of Japa-
nese in Hawaii, zoe into effect in July
next year, and among other thing it
confers upon Japanese within the ter
ritory of the United States all the
rights accorded to the citizens OF the
most favored nation, which, of course,
carries with it rights of naturalization
and the exercise of the rights OF fran
dhise. Presuming that annexation is
effected, the Japanese in Hawaii will
in 1899 have the same rights as those
in the present limits of the United
States. AH that remains to be fixed is
the status of the Japanese during the
time that must elapse between h rat
ification of the treaty and h begin
ming of the operation of the Japanese
treaty of 1899. Inasmuch as the pend
ing annexation treaty provides for the
appointment Of a commission to visit
the islands and suggest such legislation
as may be necessary to consummate
the amalgamation OF the territories,
this last question car easily be adjust
ed along with other details in the bill
to De referred t o congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

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and Fever viii undermine, and event
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money refunded Accept no substitute.
The Just as good" kind don't effect
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Hardin and H. L.. Fentress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

counsel, said that IL his client had been
pressed he could have easily paid of
his present indebtedness to the Chem
cal National bank. Cradles western
companies, Judge Hamer said. were al
in a prosperous condition. Judge Ha-
mer said ne supposed CRADLES prop
erty, il realized on, would bring 81, 0O0.-
900 over and above Mr.. Cradles total
Indebtedness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Exaggerated Reprt Report OF Marine Dis
asfer

Salem. Mass, February "a care
full investigation of the report yester-
day by Pilot Perkins. TO the effect that
twelve bodies had been picked UP by
boats off Magnolia, and taken TO the
island. has failed TO verify the story.
The schooner MAI. Meader. which
went ashore at Salem Willows. Is fast
going to pisces. but all other vessels
which Were stranded at this point have
either been pulled off or lie m COM
Portable positions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

After years Of untold suffering from
piles, B. w. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using a single o
Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and ultimate sore are readily cured by
this famous remedy. X. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

A thrill of terror is experienced when
a brassy cough Of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror soon changes to relief after One
Minute Cough Cure has been admins
tered. Safe and harmless for children.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

You need Cod Liver Oil, you say but
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fects. Sold by j. G. Shepard, J.. H.
Hardin and H. L. FentresS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

There are three little things which
do more work than any other three lit
tie things created-they are the ant, the
bee and DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
the asst being the famous little pills
for stomach and liver troubles. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries. eczema or skin
disease may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is the great Pile remedy. R r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Tt is often a hard matter to convince
a brass band that it isn't the entire
procession.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

est blessing Of my life
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or o n re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEOlCA.
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A NARROW ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada B. Hart, of Groton, 5. D. "Was taken witha bad cold which settled on my lungs; caugh set in and finally terminated in Con- sumption. Four Doctors gave me up, saying could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Saviour, determined if 1.could not stay with my friends on earth, l would meet my absent ones above. NV husband was advised to get Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. II gave it trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God I am saved now a we'll and healthy woman.o Trial bottles free at c. H. Paslay's Drug Store. Regular size 50c and $1.O0. Guaranteed or price refunded.
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ROE'S BUDGET.
Entirely too much rain.

Entirely too much rain.
 Crops are not growing very fast.
 k. s. Watkins made flying trip to Brinkley last week.
 Miss Jessie Porter, of Arkansas county, visited in Roe last week.
 Miss Bertha Payer, one of Ulm's fairest damsels, was in Roe last week.
 White river is on boom agaln and may reach the height of a few weeks ago.
 Doc and Mrs. k. J. Kelley give the young folks very pleasant social last Saturday night.
 Who was the youngest King in ancient times and how old was he7
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BRINkI FEY
 HAS

Over 5000 Inhabitants.
 Four competing lines of r,ilroads-more than any other city or town in Ark ansas.
 A large Cotton Oil mill X railroad machine shops, car works and big lumber mills.
 Ice factory, two stave factories, q tannery, gins, and otherminor industries.
 Beautiful streets lighted by Arc Electric lights.
 A Fine new Public school building.
 More good people to the square inch than any other city of the same size on earth.
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PROPOSED A EXPERIMENTS TO THE STATE CONSTIPATION

NOTICE is hereby given tha, the f01I9wiq$ &0tnt IN resolutions. proposing amendMeuts 10 az l. l< stitution, were passed by the Gensral Adoeu6 at its regular session of 1897, and the WilLtG submitted to the electors of the the Sta.s at the next gener al election to be held September g. iS98 for adoption or rejection, viz.
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4.
 The General Assembly shall pass laws to correc abuse and prevent unjust discrimination aud ex. cessive charges by railroads,. canals and turnpike companies for transporting freight and P&a1en1lx1, auae penalties and fvrfsifiE .and .nks3i pfovifIe for the creation If sncA QiIces slld consnissiQns and vest in them such authofity as shall 1ees essary to carry iete saect tAe powe1s hssvby conferred, Approved February 26, fS97.
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 5.
 The county courts of the State in their respec- tive counties, together with majority of the justices of the peace Of such county, i'll addition to the amount of county tax allowed to be levied, shall have the power Olevy not exceeding three mills the dollar on all taxable property of their respective counties, which shall be known as the County Road Tax" and when collected shall be used in the respective counties for the purpose of making and repairing public roads and bridges of the respective counties, and for other purpose, and shall be collected in Unlted States currency or county warrants legally drawn such road tax fund, if majority of the qualified cleo tors of such county shall have voted public road tax at the ceding such levy at each election. Approved March l5, 1897.
 Each eIector may vote for against above either separately or jointly.
 Witness my official signature and seal, this first day of February, 1898. ALEX C. HULL.
 Secretary of Stat e TsEAL.
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Bros. Rounder and c. will please

Bros. Rounder and c. will please answer.
 The young people met at Mrs. F. E. Towards last Friday night and had a very nlce time in the way of q social.
 We'll Bro. H. G. the English sparrows have destroyed the blue birds to a considerable extent. They are from some of the Euro plan Islands, but am unable to say just which one. As to Joan, of Arc, I will defer the answer until I can learn more of her his- tory as to who she was &c.
 The primary election pessed of very quietly at Roe. For county officers the vote stood, G A, Sul- lards 54, 0 M Norman 9, T G Trice 39, J B Chapline 24, J A Garrett 56, " l. Ferguson 8, ,'r Il Jackson 3S, J s Black 26, s Sim, ons 5, w l. Hinton A, T H Youngblood Il, R $ Watkins 59, A J Wardlow 5, R J Kelley and L J Mcdonald, were nominated jus tices of the peace and B F May berry constable.
 Of all the agencies of hell, whiskey is the worst. It is to-day damning more souls than all the other agencies put together; it has destroyed the happiness of millions ofsslaomes by bringing them down to poverty and dis grace it has bowedsshe hearts of many Christian ladies in sorrow and dispair and has caused the death of many innocent people, yet some men will stoop to the lowest plains of indesency to get it. Men, remember your mothers are ladies and they are praying for the salvation of your souls and yon are taking their lives by de- grees by conducting yourselves as you are and there is one who will call you to account for it. May it never be said of us that we caused the death of our mother.
 EUREKA.
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ARGUS Correspondents.

We have decided to offer a twenty Dollar Odell Type Writer as Il premium to the correspon- don't who secures the greatest number of points, between Feb. l and Dee. 20 '9S, according to the following;
 Now, as to the manner of con- ducting the contest: Every com munication sent in for publication will count 4 points; every new yearly subscriber sent in will count 8 points; every new subscri- Der for six months will count 4 points, and every new subscriber for three months will count ? points. At the end of the year the correspondent having the greatest number of points will be awarded the prize. The points for new subscribers is offered so that the correspondent who enters the contest late will have an op- portunity to "catch up" with the others.
 The ARGUS desires correspon- dent at all post-offices in Monroe and surrounding ounties where we are not already represented. W6 furnish the paper free, also lstaInps 4nd envelopes, so that the correspondent is out absolutely nothing except little time once each week. If you are not already correspondent and desire to become such, let us know 1t 0nee so that wescHn- furnish you with stationery and stamps.
 The following rules willgeoarn the contest:
 No correspondent will be al- lowed to write more than one let ter each week, except in cases of important happenings occurring soon after the regular letter has been mailed. Then it may be supplemented with another report and two letters will be credited. No letter will be credited if not received in time for publication the week it is written, unless we have evidence to show that it was delayed while enroute.
 No subscription will be counted unless accompanied by the cash. A true record of the work of each correspondent will be kept by us and the result published from time to time. Every cores pondent is urgently requested to also keep a record of his own work so as to compare with the published reports.
 The contest begins the first week in February and will close Thurs day, December 29. 1898.
 Our object in inaugurating this contest is to induce correspon- dents to write every week even if the letters are short. We want to publish news while it is news.
 We will be pleased to furnish any information concerning the matt6,r.
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HOLLY GROVE NEWS.

J. k. Parker is visiting his brother, Dr. $. '. Parker.
 Dr. $. E. Parker spent Sunday in Clarendon visiting friends.
 Edgar Reld, of Clarendon, spent Sunday afternoon in our town.
 Miss Sallie Cooke is visiting friends and relatives in Clarendon.
 Mir. Richardson, of Helena, spent night last week in Holly Grove.
 Miss Courtenay Roberts is vis- iting her auntsin Memphis and
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ARKANSAS SOLDIER BOYS,
What they Do and how They Fare i'll CampIat Little
 Rock.


 Everything is running Tn smooth order noM. The sboys are all divided into messes of from four to ten. One from each mess lines up Ill front of the quarter master seargent's tent and is given enough light bread and steak for his mess. We also get coffee, sugar and salt. We have been treated to Irish potatoes and lard twice. Vegetable wagons drive up in the camp every day and a good many of the boys ln- dulge in vegetables. l have just gotten up from a meal at winch we had English peas, radishes, toast, light bread, steak and cof- fee. Ice water is kept in barrels, one i'll each street.
 There is street for each com
 
 pany. The tents are put up i'll rows facing each other and about twenty feet between. The space between makes the directs. In each: row tho tents sss, placed as closely togethsr@ass possible,
 Tho first night we were here it rairca: and a number who hadn't exercised much care or judgment in raising the tents suffered from the rain. The seargents had to stand up on knap sacks and boxes for several hours at night, while the rain ran through the tent and soaked blankets and clothes. We are beyond all such blunders now. Our trenches keep the water out, but the last two nights most of us have felt the want of something to keep the cold out. There are four in an 9x9 tent. This puts us pretty close together and by cov- ering with our blankets we man. age to get through the nights without any particular inconven- fences.
 We are called out at six in the morning and are given exercises of the body. The exercises last only few minutes, but they quickly brlnga man to a correct and healthy position. At S:30 we have thirty minute drill and again at 1O:30; dinner about and two more thirty minute drills in the afternoon. Our company is the only one here Is;,'ss iI.s;'s the new manual of arms. This gives us : .! good advantage, and we expect to have the best company in the two regiments. In fact we already think we have it. Our captain is unquestionably the best on the field and he is doing the right thing by us. Our only fear is that he may be promoted to a commls- sion of major, thus depriving us of hls excellent ability. The Me Carthy Light Guards make a pret- ty show on the field when they drill only with the old members. They have large number of raw recruits, and we believe our com- pany will be at least their equal when the McCarthys have their entire company. As matters stand now our boys are contented with their condition"
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will stay a month before return

will stay month before return ing.
 ". E. Taylor has returned home from school. We are glad to have him back with us.
 Quince Morrison and Will WheeloclS spent Friday night in town.
 Misses Duke and Holladay, of Stuttgart, are visiting their sister, Mrs. N, l.. Mayo.
 Miss Bessie Branch attended the play at the Opera House in Clar- endon last Friday night. With best wishes to the ARGUS and it's correspondents,
 THISBE.
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Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of th e stockholders of the Monroe Coun- ty Bank will be held at the banks office on the 18th day of May, 1898, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for such other business as may come before the meeting.
 c. B. LABELLE, Cashier. April II, 1898.
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you will be nice and good girls, I will let you go over with me when l go to see Blue Eyes. How is that Bill, is Cuba free yetg Gan she do as she pleases in this mat ter, or will she have to get the consent of some Spanish gentle man before she can gos
 Fl G.
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PICTURE RAMEs.

Largest Stock. LOWEST PRICES. Embroidery frames mounted for a trifle. Fancy Moulding for home decoration delivered to read- CTS of this ad at wholesale prices.
 LADAvEzE $ Co. 236 Main St.
 Memphis, Tenn. 2-15.
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NOTICE.

Any teacher or mother desiring original song gems for the family Circle, cute illustrated songs for &he children, we take pleasure in { fcommending the "Melodia" chQoRAnd house melodies, price 4CstS Ehe Melodia Company Toledo m the Mansnes {; TIT school tnbners shouid nse i. Something in it rserEiste 1oe All occasions.
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MORE FROM HOLLY GROVE,

Good stands of corn and cotton reportcd from all parts of the county.
 Nice gardens everywhere. l also see good deal of fruit, in Shich we rejoice.
 We have had very heavy rains buring the past week and every fhing is full of water, such as ereeks, slashes and ponds.
 We had n visit on last Friday from old Mother Winter again. Looks as if winter hates to give kay to spring, as we have a win ery spell every week.
 Bob Shell, of near Blackton, (as in H. c. last Friday, looking sry well. He reports it too wet hi his way to do any farm work. Bueh is the case everywhere in ionroe county.
 Glad to say that the buffalo nats have gone away-but we aye another gnat to take the |lace as bad or worse on people. |his is what is called the tiger pat.
 We regret to note the severe lnsss of J. P. Lee, of Clarendon, Ind hope to hear of his improve bent in the near future. Also ote that Ed Dyer, of the Parks icinity, is very low, not expected live.
 Now that the political excite bent is over, let's all hands turn
 and try to bring about kind Pellng toward.all and go cheer hlly along and do all the good. |ecan and as little harm as pos fble. Yes, a good many are dis ppointed and some are mad that ieir choice was mot elected. But uch has been and always will be De case, so let us look to the flu Pre and let the past be past. Now oys stop all of this guying each fher and let's be cheerful and lnd to all and look at things pore to the interest of good so- {ety.
 The Secretary of the School bard of H. G. has received a no ce from the Superintendent of ubllc Instruction stating that the Eonroe County Normal would be eld at H. c. The instructor is |rof Parham end his wife will as- st him in the work. Prof. Jordan peaks of them in very high Frms. He says that Mrs. Parham
 one of the most accomplished Pdles in point of education in the ate, H. c. has agreed to take 're of the teachers for $2 per esS and we hope to see a full at ndance; that all will get good Ood homes and that this will be Pe most successful normal ever fid in Monroe county. We ex- fnd cordial invitation to the pltor and his lady to attend the ormal as much as possible. Any ae wishing any further informa- on' address JNO. M. KERR,
 Holly Grove, Ark. Many thanks, Blue Eyes, for 'e very kind invitation to pay ark Corner visit and the prom e to have ali old-fashion fish fry. ow, Misses Cuba and Thisbe, if
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WHAT THEY SAY AT BLACK.
 TON. =.

That Dewey did it. That w. c. Brown got there. That spring has opened up. That Andrew Eaton wants 2 bike.
 That whiskey went free in some places.
 That farmers are getting in the grass and weeds.
 That Oh ildrens Day will be ob- served at Owens.
 That the ARGUS is an all round up-to-date paper.
 That Bro. Bill D., fell in the branch last Saturday.
 That Bro. Wilson knocked the black out last Sunday at Blackton. That several candidates are ready to go to Cuba via. Salt river.
 That there will be big time at Raymond the 5th Sunday, (Chil- drens Day).
 That one of the judges of the primary at Cypress Ridge, got dizzy and vomited.
 That several church members were not able to go to church last Sunday. (Sick headache.)
 That the gospel naval fleet will land at Blackton Aug. 9th, and a greater victory than that of Manila. is expected.
 That two Arkansas boys were in the battle of Manila. Benjaman Tappan, of Helena, and Stokeley Morgan, son of Col. A. 5. Nor gan, of Camden.
 A READER.
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HUNTER HUMMINGS.

Bro. Parks family is inn proving.
 There is one man in town that can eat more custard pie then any man in the state. If you don't
 believe it just furnish the pie and see for yourself.
 Chlldrens Day at this place was a success of course, and those that were not present missed treat. The children were we'll trained and they all did nicely. Bro. Brickell, of Brinkley, was with us also. Everything passed of lovely.
 Some people like to dance and there was g time when they had lots of them in this country, but they have to send off after the girls now. Therc are but few girls that attend dances ill this part of the country. We are informed that there was only two girls that belonged to this place that went to the dance tho other night, and we hope before tho year is out that there will be fewer boys.
 The election passed off quietly last Saturday and am sorry that we can't give you a detailed re- port. For township officers we hit it to CT" William Man ming and }. R. High, being nomi- mated justices of the peace and J. Q. Ernest constable, they are good men and will look after every thing as they ought to. We will tell you next week how the county ticket went.
 Yes sister Blue Eyes, we are Q regular correspondent to the Old Reliable and we have had c. in every issue for a long time. Say sister Cuba and Thisbe, Blue Eyes was over Sunday attending Chil- drens Day. Hope she had a good time and it was not Will Daws' fault if she didn't. He is one of the three young men that can take a partner on short notice. Now don't tell her that c. told you this.
 Answer to the remainder of H. G's. question: Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, was a French heroine, born in All, at Domre- my. She was born of poor parents, received no education. In 1430, when the English was about to overpower the French, at the age of 10 years she led the French army of 10, 900 troops against the English and overpowered them, but now her victories were at an end. She was taken prisoner May 10th by the English, who by reason of the defeats, caused by her with the French army, after trial, which was nothing but 8 farce, she was condemed and burned at the stake amid jeers and curses of the English. The French King took no steps to avenge her death, and not until ten years after did he reverse the decisions of the judges and pronounce her a martyr
 We furnish you the answer to H. G's. question through the kindness of J. R. High.
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. H. D. Kennedy, Pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 A. NJ Preaching II o'clock q. m. and 7:3C o'clock p. m.
 Christian Endeavor Sunday afternoon at :30. Come.