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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Cigars Cut and Lighted

The labor-Saving inventor has been
at work at the cigar-cutting machine
which stands on the counter of every
cigar store and in many places where
drugs n groceries are sold. He has
invented an addition which will make
matches, the alcohol flame and gas
superfiuOuS for cigar-lighting
at counters where cigars are sold. This
machine is SO arranged that an I'M
lighted cigar placed at one end comes
out at the other with the tip cut off and
lit ready for the smoker. The machines
will be made, the inventor says, for
public M for private use. Those
which will be sold to cigar stores. drug
stores, restaurants, saloons, barber
shops and hotels will have large spaces
over the mechanical part where adver-
tisements may be inserted; those which
are to be used at home will be
mented and free from all advertising
schemes.
The machine has not yet made it's
appearance in New York, but its in
ventor. who has tried it on the people
of Chicago, thinks that it will be as
great a success here as it was in the
Randolph street concern where it was
exhibited for the first time.-New York
Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Maine Catasfrophe


Suspicion sleeps upon the tide.
A thunder-Iaden ship beside
Whose corps OF officers and crew
Are souls OF courage and of thew
Amid the quiet Of the grave.
A fiery demon rends the air.
While vanish spirits OF the brave
Md agony and wild despair.
The tempest might uproot the land.
The earthquake roc cathedral grand.
The pestilence and anime creep.
And helpless toll in sorrow steep
Yet not such tears would they command.
That echoes loud from heart TO throat.
That like the oceans restless swell
Can naught withstand and naught dispel.
How strange that fortune thus should
mock
Life's reverie with such rude shock:
Outwitted reason seems to pause.
Demanding OF fate's book the cause.
At human projects fate doth laugh,
AS winds deride the useless chaT.
Whate'er 10 Us may cruel seem
Is deep inlaid with Wisdon's scheme.
Upon some altar vows are paid
Not vain this sacrifice is made.
AS light illumes so deepenS shade.
Whate'er the cause let justice act
With iron purpose yet with tact.
Let pity come each wound TO heal
With gold TO silence wants appeal:
Let finite viii invoke His rule.
Sole teacher in p~robation'S school.
Rev. Edward Octavius Flagg. .. D.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Ad liberated Teas Rejected

During the last six months about SiG0.-
coo worth of adulterated teas have been
rejected at the port of New York by APP
praiser w. F. Wakeman and his assist
ants. working under the law passed by
congress last March. The customs Off
Gals are extremely careful to prevent the
rejected teas from getting into the Amer
imam market, and they have received
strict orders to be careful in passing
upon the quality of these teas,
Under the laws the importers have six
months time in which to ship back the
goods. In case they fail to do Sc. il then
dey wolves uron the collector of the port
to destroy the teas. which is done by
burning them. Mr.. Wakeman says thai
since the law became operative. about
1900 packages of inferior teas have beer
rejected. They are all green teas and
known as second pickings, which usually
reach this country in the fall of the year
Baltimore
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
FIGURES ARE FACTS!

Which talk louder and stronger than
any other proof. I van to double my
business this year. / am in a good
condition to do ~. ] am able to buy
my goods for the lard cash, save all
discounts and buy in large quantities.
I will sell you $1,000 worth OF goods for
cash and have you or any OF your fam
lily a Iife-siZe Portrait made free OF.
charge, or will max your family group
n picture, free, and all other heads
for 35c a head extra. For a $25. 90 pur-
chase I will give you a handsome oak.
maple or elm arm rocking chair, with
cane bottom or plain wood seat. These
chairs are worth 500 each. These
presents we absolutely give you free
Besides, we give you extra low prices
n 9 big stock OF goods to select
from and all the very best goods that
money can buy.
I have nice stock Of Mating that /
will sell at old prices for a few days
longer. A nice lot of heavy seamless
hemp and cotton work at zoe per yard;
it will be in the spring at least &c.
I have a big lot of remnants in Mat
ting that run from 5 to Is yards that
l will close out cheap, from 9hc to 20c.
In Carpets l will sell good 9-wire body
Brussels at CSC, 60c and &c. Good
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Don't

Don't judge the liquor by the fancy
bottle.
Don't try to unlock a door with a key
stone.
Don't fail to ask a man for advice
if you want to f1atter him.
Don't drink imported wine in order
to drown domestic troubles.
Don't think every mans name is
mud because he's short of dust.
Don't call your grocer a man of grit.
He may thing yOu refer TO his sugar.
Don't fail to keep your temper. Other
people neve appreciate tempers as a
gift.
DOn't let a man persuade you that
it is better to smoke a poor cigar than
none al all.
Don't fail to lay up something for a
raing day, even if it's nothing more
than a borrowed umbrella
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Brussels Carpet at soc and 55c. Stair
Carpets. 1Sc, 25c and 35c. Floor Oil
Cloth, l yard wide, first quality. NJ &c
per yard.
A big drive in fine Umbrellas. just
received, from soc to $1.7S. To see
them is to buy them.
We ave also just received a nice tine
Of fine light weight Underwear for
~gentzs-Shirts and Pants. all WOOL. but
light, for spring. at 81. o each.
Cents Suits in fine Black Clay
Worsted at $500. $500 and $1,000. all
wool. fine goods.
A big lot OF Spring Capes, all wool.
at SOC. 75c. $1.O0 and 81. so; some of them
are all silk.
A beautiful line OF fine Spring Flow
erS. Hats and Ribbons.
Spring Percales. l yard wide. in short
lengths. fine quality, at shc per gard.
Long pieces we cut at 7c per yard.
Apron Check Ginghams at 3rc. Pretty
Calico at 4c. Nice double fold Dress
Styles Spring Worsted az 16c, zoe. NC
and 30c per yard.
Come to see us and be convinced
that we do an up-to-date, progressive
Dry Goods business and sell goods
cheap for the cash. at liz North Front
Street, opposite the Orton Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
BE CAREFUL AS TO WHAT YOU
BELIEVE

The intelligent reade need not
credit all he sees reported from Ha-
wanna or elsewhere about Havana, the
Blowing up of the Maine, &C.. The
magnificent liar never sleeps at a time
OF crisis. He is very active and
warns UP to his work as the hours or
days go by. But the real news prom
Uses at this writing to become more in
&ensely stirring, and the belief of the
Messenger be confirmed that the de-
struction OF the fine ship involves the
Spaniards. The news yesterday, IL
true, appears more than ever to justify
shat opinion and to make it at least
highly probable that outside villainy
perpetrated the deadly deed. But We
must learn to await official informa-
tion in patience. If the report as to
proof OF external explosion is confirmed
1T Will certainly complicate matters
and create at once throughout the
United States a very excited war fever
that will hardly be content with any
shing short of it. If, however, the
Spanish government steadfastly and
earnestly denies all knowledge Of or
completely with the Internal actourgov-
eminent cannot we'll declare war under
the laws governing nations. There is
a volcano underneath Cuba that ma
begin soon to throw up a V n ashes
shat may quickly put out the Spanish
fire and end the awful war devastation
and death that is being waged SO re-
Inorselessly by the bloody Spaniards.
The report as to General Blanco's
utttrance Then he heard the explosion
that lat last they have put a shell in
the palace" if TRUE does not apply to
the ship, as some may suppose. But
Ii. IS more than useless to listen With
Gredulity to the many irresponsible
gunner aflOat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
How to Look Good

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely upon a
healthy condition of all the vital or
gans. If the Liver be inactive, you
have a bilious look: if your stomach be
disCrdered, you nav a dyspeptic look;
if you kidneys be affected you have a
pinched look. Secure good health. and
you viii surely ave good looks. "EIec-
trio Bitters'' is a good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly on the stomach.
liver and Kidneys. Purifies the blood.
cures pimples, blotches and bolis, and
gives a good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at r. r. Bellamy'S
Drug Store. 90 cents per bottle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Consumption Positively Cured

hoWie, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in a chair; was
induced to try DR.. Kings new discOv-
cry, and was cured by use of two bot
ties. For past three years has been
attending to business, n avs DR..
Kings New Discovery is the %grandest
remedy ever made, as it has done so
much for him and also for others in
his community. DR.. Kings New Dis
over is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption. 1t don't all. Trial
bottles free at r. R. Bellamy'S Drug
Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

1t is high time the south Atlantic
forts were examined and the defences
of ports also. In the list Of cities
mentioned in the New York dispatch
Of the 23rd to be visited by MajOr-Gen-
eral Merritt, Wilmington is not includ-
ed, nor Charleston or Norfolk. Why
this omission, this neglect? These
cities are alike important to the country
as to their respective states. Come by
General and see what is needed at the
mouth of the Cape Fear.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Asheville Gazette is pleased t,

The Asheville Gazette is pleased to
say this:
The Wilmington Messenger and The
Charlotte Observer are fine examples
of the possibilities of journalistic effort
in towns of their size. These papers
all do honor to their cities and put dis
credit on the grumblers against North
Carolina journalism"
Thanks for our share of the compli-
ment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Rucklen'S ArniCa SaIXe

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
FeNer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
EYaIlblains, COrns, and all Skin Erup-
xtoyls, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price rs cents per box. For sale
by r. R.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

We are gratified to near that the
Lieutenant Jenkins, missing among the
Names crew and was doubtless blown
to pieces, is not, as at first reported,
Of North Carolina, and not connected
as The Messenger mentioned after
hearing the rumOr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

We see it stated that Mr.. st. Johns
instead of $4,000, as it was printed.
That is a very big difference. We make
the correction as soon as seen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
HOME FOLKS.

The Raleigh Press-Visitor, a good
evening paper, has put in new and
smaller type and is thereby decidedly
improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
TENNESSEE TROOPS IN HOT WATER
A Nigger I'm the Wood Pile, OF
Course.

GAN FRANCISCO, CAL, August b.
Da, Thomas. a negro crab fisherman,
mos wounded and narrowly escaped
,,,rcbine at the hands Of 500 Tennessee
soId,ars to-day. Two men OF Troop B.
., the regular cavalry which attempted
a. oreu the riot were dragged from their
,,,,rsas bv the volunteers and slightly in
,,red in the tussle. The negro's houss
= MOCK and a half from the Preside. was
almost wrecked.
1T BEGAN IN A SALOON.
rha trouble began in saloon. VIII
Davis. a private OF Company H. FIRST
tennessee Regiment, was drinking In the
so,oon. Five or six other soldiers from
s,carent regiments and the negro.
Thomas were in the place. According
80 the story told by Davis. the negro ap-
nroached him and asked Tor drink.
plVa p,'S. repIied that ne had no money
L'ssreunon the negro struck Davis In tra
s,nh, eve with a set Of brass knuckies.
Tbe two closed in Struggle uns'i my
so Ins senarated by an Iowa private. when
W. nagro found himself free he ieit tho
saloon and went to his home; lnisnss
he was followed by the so'ais'S' ""e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16

Mothers, do you reanze no" 80, ,..
little ones suffer wheh 'ner 'e''e, .'.''s
skins are literally on hre with tcnins a,.. ai,e
burning eczemas and other l,chlne, 80, -,
Dad hIotchv skin and scalp humorsl 10
know that warm batn wltn 'U.,.S, 1..',,l,' :
60 ard a single amounting with Cuticu-
~or ,,,rest Of emollient skin cures, Will
To- , ~ ,reat majority Of cases, afford In
- - relief. permit rest and sleep. and
49, 49, 80 a nermanent and economical Cbe-
poan' - sneedy) cure, and not to use them
oasS ,st"t moments delay is TO fail in
W. S,,,v No greater legacy can be be-
sou, saa unon a child than skin without
,',e,tsh and a body nourished with pure
hood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
AN OLD MANS VENGEANCE.
Cuts the Throat of the Betrayer of
His Daughter.

ATLANTA, GA, August 15.-In Justice
Landrum's Court to-day William Balm,
white-hared old man of II years, cut the
throat of James Philips, aged 30, whom
the aged father claims betrayed his daugh-
ter. Philips's wound is dangerous, and
the doctors say he may not recover.
A case Of betrayal against Philips by
Bain's daughter, Mrs. Mary Scafe, was
on trial. AS soon as the hearing opened
Philipss attorneys secured continuance.
Philips was sitting near a window in
the courtroom when Balm started out OF
the place. As the old man reached his
side he suddenly sprang upon Philips and
cut his throat The knife used was a
large one, and the blade was as keen as
razor. The cut made reached from the
centre Of the throat to a point almost
under the right ear.
A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.
Philips grappled with the old man and
attempted to disarm him. Mrs. Scafe
cried loudly while the men struggled, and
begged the court officials to separate
them. Bailiffs caught Balm and he was
nandcuffed. Philips was bleeding terribly,
and sank to the floor. A call was sent to
the Grady Hospital, and an ambulance
was called Balm was almost crazed with
rage when a patrolman took charge of
him. His shirt was covered with the
blood of Philips. At police headquarters
he said he was sorry he had not killed
Philips. "He disgraced my family" he
said. as tears ran down his cheeks, "and
/ did my best to kill him. i wish had
cut his head off"
THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Bains daughter is Mrs. Mary Scafe,
and she resides with her father. She
was married when IA years old, and soon
after her husband left her. Scafe left
home nine years ago, and his wife was
told by Scafe's sister, it is said that he
was dead. The law also supposes man
dead who leaves his home and is not
heard Of in that time, so Mrs. Scafe de-
cided she was free to marry. Philips she
claims. promised TO make her his wife.
Rain Is a Confederate veteran, and for
some years has been pedler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
An EnioynbIe Trip.

Where can you go on Sunday for
davis recreation and enjoy better time
than a "trip on the "Trilby" excursion
to Virginia Beach or Ocean View? TO
those who are fond of disporting IN the
surf. YOU can always find your MI OF
Measure at either of those places. To
don a bathing-suit and join merry party
for a plunge through the curling breakers
Is a pleasure all enjoy, and those VINO
remain in the heated city at this season
miss rare treat, and should ayali mem,
selves of this opportunity, as the "Irilpy
has only a few more trips to run.
sunday, despite the bad weather an
other large and appreciative crowd went
from Richmond. Petersburg, ana other
points and had a good time.
Next Sunday the "Trllby' VIII start
IN time-S:3O A. M-from Byrd-Street
ctotior vio Norfolk and Western rail-
road. for another one of these enjoyable
outings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
rxcurs,ou TO Natural Bridge ana Luz
raw August 21th.

The Chesapeake and Ohio VIII have an
excursion from Richmond TO Natural
Pridee and I.uray, Saturday, August Zith
Rate from Richmond 10 Natural Bridge
and return, $3.50; Natural Bridge ana
Imray. IS; tickets good until September
eth. Special arrangements made for ac-
commodation of excursionists at Naturai
prldge and I.uray. Train will leave
Richmond via James-Riyer Division 1879
A NJ. August 9th, tickets 10 Naturai
bridge and Luray being good returning
via Basic City and main line. The ex-
ceptionally low rates arranged for thls
excursion should induce a large NUMBER
10 avail themselves Of this opportunity
10 visit the two natural wonders OF Vir-
ginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
BoMBARDMENr OF MANILA.
Pains Fireworks Exhibition, Rich
mond, Va, August IL, 1898.

Account OF the above occasion the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
all stations on its line. West Point,
Va, to Keysvile, Va. inclusive, to Rich
mond and return at rate of one first-class
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
on sale for all trains of August 18th, good
returning August 18th.
This extremely low rate should induce
many 20 come to Richmond 10 witness
this pyrotechnical display, as Pain is
world-famed for his grand spectacular ex-
hibitions. of which this will be one
Further information furnished by depot
agents. G. w. WESTBURY,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
WORSE THAN GHOULs ARE THEY.
Trial OF Soldiers, Charged With
Desecrating Graves.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE trial
by court-martial of Captain l.. Duncan,
of the Twenty-second Kansas Regiment,
charged with desecrating Confederate
graves in Virginia, was resumed at
Thoroughfare Gap to-day. The most i'm
portant witness was Captain George Il.
Ross. Company I, Twenty-second Kan
sas. who, on hearing of the report OF
rrave-digging, investigated the matter.
When he reached the scene and asked
for an officer. he said, Duncan stepped
ONT and made a remark to the effect that
he was conducting a medical research,
and wanted to ascertain what the men
I'm the graves had died from. Replying
TO his questions, the soldiers standing
around stated that they were digging
I'M rebels" The witness was indignant
AT what he saw and took prompt mea-
sures TO report to headquarters.
1T LOOKS VERY UGLY.
On cross-examination, he said that there
were about a dozen men In all,
some of whom were non-commissioned
officers. He did not see Duncan handle
any bones or clothes. Sergeant j. NJ.
Southerd. of the Twenty-second Kansas,
saw a party of men opening graves. lie
identified a button he had obtained from
private Wise. Of the Twenty-second,
who he believed, got it from one Of the
graves. He saw the jawbone Of the oc-
cunant of a grave and also some but
TONS and parts of epaulets. A sergeant
of Company II, Third New York Regi-
ment. identified Duncan as the officer
who. with a party of men, was seen dig
ping i'm a mound Of earth. The men
were from the Third New York and
Missouri and a Kansas regiment.
The prospects are that the case VIII
continue for the remainder of the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
DUFF TELLS HIS STORY.
His Account of the Row With the
Negro Teamster.

DANyILLE, VA. August 15.-(Special.)
rhomas L. Duff, of this city. who is
,,,erher of Company II. Third Virginia
Regiment Danvilie Blues, and whose
d,a,culty with negroes at Camp Alger
caused the excitement which is now be-
inc investigated. has sent the following
occount of his share In the disturbance
40 the Danville Register. Duff is
,owerfully built young fellow, and there
- no reason TO question the accuracy Of
80 account OF how he handled his op-
ponents: ~, A.. :.
s,sc,,,ation genius has had abundant op-
.,,,n,tv (of which ne has taken due
apdyantaee). to ply his quill concerning the
afro-American engagement of the sth
instant. which gave birth to many
ind,a-r,bber newspaper articles of the
10. Few days. | beg space to introduce
r. the reading public semi-obsoietc, but
sometimes refreshing, practice known as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
becoming Popular saltwater Re-
sort for Richmonders.

Tho large crowd that availed them
selves of the cheap rate TO West POINT
Va, on the Southern's special Sunday
trip last, in spite of the !nciement wea-
ther, fully demonstrates the increasing
popularity of these excursions to that de-
iightful saltwater resort West Point, on
the York river. Notwithstanding the
rainy weather Sunday, every one VINO
went expressed themselves as having
spent a most delightful day
The Southern will continue these special
Sunday trips to West Point, special limit
ed train leaving Richmond $3.50 a. NJ.
every Sunday, returning leave. West POINT
SP. NJ. and arriving Richmond $40 +. NJ,
only seventy minutes ride each way at
rate Of GO cents for the round-trip. Tickets
can also be had Saturday and Sunday OF
each week at Is cents round-trip Rich
mond TO West Point, good returning either
Sunday or Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
CAMP ALGER TO BE ABANDONED.
IN. work of Clearing Up and Trans
r,,tton Being Busily Arranged.

WASHINGTON, August l5.-According
70 information received by Adjutant-
General Corbin to-day, arrangements
,ovs been practically completed for the
shandonment of Camp Russell A. Alger'
raor Fails Church. Va. A telegram was
received from Mator-General Graham.
commanding the Second Army Corps,
comprising all the troops al that camp
saving that he has arranged for the de-
parture of his headquarters and bat
talon OF the Ninth Volunteer Infantry
which has acted as guard at headquar-
ters for MiddIetown, Pa, Tomorrow. In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
THEIR CONDITION rs HORRIBLE.
Disease Rampant Among the Span
fnrds-Cre the Bodies.


SANTIAGO DE CUBA. August 15.-li25
A. M.-The Spanish steamer Isla de Luzon
sailed this morning for Spain, having on
board 2.136 Spanish soldiers. The Isla
de Panay will probably sail tomorrow
and she will be followed by the p de
Satrustegui. The Monteyideo arrived
this morning and will begin loading at
once.
THIS is AWFUL
The embarkation OF the prisoners is be-
ing pushed with great activity. This Is
rendered imperative by their horrible con-
dition. The mortality is so great in the
Spanish camp, where disease is rampant.
that no longer are the dead buried. A
funeral pile of ten or twelve bodies is
made, saturated with kerosene and set
fire to- cremating the bodies in the open
air.
TROOPS LEAVING.
The transport Breakwater sailed this
morning with the Twelfth Infantry. The
City of Macon will sail this afternoon
with the Seventeenth Regiment and the
Leona leaves tomorrow with Battery c.
of the Fourth Artillery, the remnants of
the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry, the gatling
gun detachments, and Colonel Parker's s
two companies Of the Thirty-fourth
Michigan.
The Clinton has arrived from Tampa
with medical supplies and several doctors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
BLANCO WILL RESIGN.
He Does Not Wish to superintend the
Evacuation of Cuba.

MADRID, August 15.-5 =. M.-The gov
ernment has received from Captain-Gen-
eral Blanco a dispatch rendering his re-
signation. The reason given by General
Blanco for this course is that he does
not wish to superintend the evacuation
of Cuba.
The government Is also informed that
General Augustin, Governor-General of
the Philippines. will leave Manila for
Spain by the first mail-steamer, giving
his command to the second In rank.