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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25
A SECRET
OF the Council Of State on the Railway
Lense Oues,ion-RusseIl's Railway Com
m~issioners Sustained by the Federal SUI
pFemeCourt

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, ". c.. March Ex-Governor
Russell called his council OF state this
afternoon There was complete secrecy
about the meeting. even a denial that
the council was in session. The matter
discussed was the proposed lease Of the
Atlantic and North Carolina railway TO
the Southern, which the governor is so
bent on efTecting in some way. 1t Is as
serted that the chairman Of the rail-
way commission was, as a result, sent a
letter by the governor.
A telegram received by Chairman Cald-
Wen, or the railway commission. from
senator Butler this afternoon said: The
ohlteu states supreme court sustains rhe
state supreme court in the railway COM
Hiissiol case on the main question, and
also On the contempt case" Other tele-
grams said the case was dismissed for
want CT Jurisdiction.
rms action keeps in office Caldwell
ana Pearson. Governor RusselTs ap-
pointees, at least until the legislature
meets. and ~Iearves J. ". Wilson and S.
Otho Wilson out.
Major Wilson, ex-chairman. was inter
viewed and said: Il knew that if the
law was ever brought up before the
United states supreme court the brief of
my counsel was unanswerable. but 1 was
always fearful that the court would be
adverse to taking action in the interpre-
tation of a state law on which our own
court has acted"
By Associated Press.)
Washington. March 21.-In the United
States supreme court oda the case Of
j. w. Wilson VS.. the state of North Car
DINA on relation of L.. c. Caldwell, was
dismissed on the ground that the court
was without jurisdiction. The case in
wolves the right of the governor of North
Carolina to remove members of the rail-
road commission from office under the
state law of 1891, and this right was sus-
tanned by today'S decision. Mr.. Wilson
was formerly chairman of the railroad
commission and was sumInarily removed
on the ground hat he was a railroad
stockholder, contrary TO law, and l. c.
Caldwell appointed in his stead. Mr..
| Wilson refused to- vacate and Mr.. Cald-
well began a quo w~arranto proceeding
against him to test the title to the office.
The state courts decided against VIII
sons contentious, and this view was
practically sustained by the decision
rendered today, holding the United States
Peckham in deciding the case, said that
as the office was exclusively a state Of
flee the United States court had to deal
only with the question whether Mr.. VIII
son was deprived of any right guaran-
teed him 10y the federal constitution
| He had not been so deprived and accord
ingly the court was without jurisdiction.
The case also involved a proceeding on
motion of Mr.. Wilson to punish Mr..
Caldwell for contempt in proceeding
upon the judgment of the state court
while the case was pending in the United
States court. This was also dismissed
because it appeared that Caldwell was
ignorant of the fact that the court had
taken cognizance of the contempt pro-
| ceeding.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25

We r anxious TO do a little good in
this world and car think of no pleas
anter of better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive OF pneumonia. con-
sumption and other serious hung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
r. r. BellAmy. NlA<lkus1
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25

Don't annoy others by YOUR coughing.
and risk your by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds, Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25
THB NATIONAL GUARD
ITS POSITION IN THE MILITARY
FORCE OF THE NATION

Grave Fears offs Water F~amiue-rhe south
ern and Atlantic Coast Line 60 Appeal On
the Passenger Q~uestioa-Call for Mssting
OF Populist State Commiftee-Repaeli -
cans Running the Politics of the Popaf-
lists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may ecu instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It
is the great Pile remedy. Robt r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25
New Postonce and Station at Gays

Mr.. j. w. Gay, of Gays Station,
Brunswick county, was in the city yester
day. He tells us that a new postof-
flee to be called Leland has been es-
taEblished out there and that the At
lantic Coast Line has made Gays a
flag station. The postoffice was called
Leland, as there is in the state another
p~ostoffice by nearly the same name.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25

After years of untold suffering from
piles, B.. W. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using a single box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
d "a such as eczema, rash, pirnples
and ultimate sore are readily cured by
this famous remedy. -. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-25

b q vegetable remedy that drives the
destroying demons of disease out of the
blood. 1t is SO powerful in this direc-
ton that it cures Cancer. 1t is the only
medicine and the only agency that heals
up cancerous sores, and permanently
destroys the cause. Its use means to
escape the surgeons knife. 1t means
new life and bright prospects. Itmeans
the turning of suspense ard misery into
days and nights of happiness and
health.
Swift's Specific Is. S. is good only
for the blood. and for every disease that
has Judgment there. 1t is for Cancer,
Scrofula. Rheumatism, Catarrh. 1t cures
them all.
Send to the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., At
lanta, Ga. for free books about all dis
eases of the Blood.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25

1 was seriously afflicted with a
cough for several years, and last fall
had more severe cough than ever be-
fore. have used many remedies
without receiving much relief, and be-
ing recommended to try a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, by a
friend, who, knowing me to be a poor
widow, give it to me, 1 tried it, and
with the most gratifying results. The
first bottle relieved me very much,
and the second bottle has absolutely
cured me. I have not had as good
health for twenty years. Respectful
ly, Mrs. Mary A. Beard, Claremore,
Ark. Sold by Benson, Smith e. Co.,
wholesale agents for the Hawaiian
Islands. All druggists and dealers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT.

The Pennsylvania regiment came
ashore at l o'clock yesterday, and
marched in body to the feast on the
grounds of the Executive building.
They made fine appearance as they
passed through the streets of the city
and received thousands of compli-
ments on their soldiery bearing and
excellent rank decorum. Shortly af-
ter the Pennsylvanians marched up,
the Utah artillery, after a march
through Chinatown, came down King
street in a fine looking body. and
joined the parade. After forming in
side the grounds the men were pho
tographed by Frank Davey. Shortly
after the Nebraska troops and the re-
mainder of the Pennsylvania contin-
gent arrived from Waikiki, and mar
ched directly into the grounds. The
picnic began Immediately.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
An the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
nc safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
t2enan of Honolulu came rushing down to
ehe Office of the Electric Company and said:
~AGive me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
80 near setting fire to the house and burning
By children and l take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite a number in
tAns past few weeks, who have ordered their
hcuses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
thst you want the best and safest light; send
aOr the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
&kem what you wall.
We have complete stock of everything in
shfs line and have just received lot of the
<Sssy latest designs In chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
A REMARKABLE CASE.
The Story of Man Who was Hope
less Paralytic.-He was Paid
1900 Disability Claim.

The following case was printed ORR
ginally in The Monitor, a newspaper
published at Meaford. Canada. Doubts
were raised as to its truthfulness,
consequently close watch was kept
on the case for two years and the ori-
ginal statement has now been compile
tely verified.
Mr.. Petch had been hopeless para
lytic for five years. His case has had
wide attention. He was confined to
his bed, was bloated almost beyond
recognition. and could not take solid
food. Doctors called the disease spi-
nal sclerosis. and all said he could not
live. The Canadian Mutual Life AS
ISOLATION after a thorough eXamina-
ton, paid him his total disability
claim of $3.50. regarding him as
forever incurable.
For three years he fingered in this
condition. After taking some of DR..
Williams Pink Pills there was a slight
change. a tendency to sweat freely.
Next came a little feeling in his limbs.
This extended, followed by a prick
ing sensation. until at last the blood
began to course freely and vigorously
through his body. Soon he was re-
stored to his old time health.
A reporter for the Monitor recently
called on Mr.. Petch again and was
| told:
"You may say there is no doubt as
to my cure being permanent. I am
in better health than when | gave you
the first interview. and certainly at
tribute my cure to DR.. Williams Pink
Pills.
"To these pills I owe my release
from the living death. and | shall al
ways bless the day | was induced to
take them"
Such is the history of one of the
most remarkable cases in modern
times. In the fact of such testimony
can any one say that DR., Williams
Pink Pills are not entitled TO the
careful consideration of every suffer
er-man. woman or child? Is not the
case. in truth, miracle of modern
medicine?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
WAIKIKI LOTS
FOR SALE

There are 10Y Choice Lots
for sale at Waikiki, right
mauka of the end of the
'mway line. Several lots
are facing the Makee Island
band stand.
This is one of the best
locations nea" the Sea Beach.
The ground is as level as a
billiard table.
For prices and terms apply
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25

Get a picture of Manila bay, where
the great naval battle was fought. You
will find If in the Manila and Philip
pine Portfolios, which are now ready
for distribution. Ten cents at Star
office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
Five new Portfolios at Star office.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

At at anti-annexation meeting in
Lahaina, Thursday night, letters were
read from OHM Richardson, at Wash
ington, assuring them that annexa-
ton would never come and calling for
more funds to keep it from coming.
The meeting was held in the open air
and had torches, but raised no funds.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-25
HOP HONG,
Merchant Tailor.

A Fine Assortment of American,
English and Scotch Cloths on hand.
Good Work and a First Glass Fit
Guaranteed. Clothes Cleaned and Re-
paired.
No. 40 Nuuanu Street, honolulu, Il. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15
PNEUMATIC CORSETS.
A COntrivance by Which Timid
Women May Learn to Swim.

A corset made OF rubber is adapted
for the use of women who are learning
to swim. This corset is cut on the same
general lines as all corsets, and made
double so that the air space between
The two thicknessess may be blown up
and serve not only to present neat APP
pearance TO the figure but also TO buoy
IL up and give confidence 10 the timid.
A lack of confidence Is responsible for
the slowness with which this accom-
plishment is learned by women. and
this corset should prove boon to
women who delight i'm aquatic sports
but have no hardihood for them. The
very knowledge that they cannot sink
leaves their brain clear enough to
think OF the proper strokes for hands
and feet, and as soon as they find they
can move through the water from one
place to another. and become accus-
toned to these movements. the corset
may be discarded. II is much more
shapely than the big rubber rings and
cork life preservers. and, i'm fact. does
not show at all. as II conforms to the
shape OF tho wearcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15
to It..

BY the fan OF Santiago the American
flag now flies over some 5000 miles of
Cuban territory. and upwards OF nf-
teen thousand veteran Spanish soldiers
are thrown out of the reckoning of war.
The expulsion OF Spain from Cuba has
begun, and permanent foothold and
base is secured for our armies in fu-
ture operations for the taking OF the
island.
The successful result OF the Santiago
campaign without further loss of life
on either side is matter for rejoicing.
The delay occasloned by the negotia-
tions was made especially useful by
the invaders. who strengthened their
works about the doomed city to an ex-
surrender and place limit on further
discussion.
The government evidently designs to
leave Havana 10 itself for the present,
maintaining a blockade and conducting
no more aggressive siege operations.
Meantime San Juan will be attacked
and the island OF Porto Rico made
American territory. watson's squad
ron will make for the Canaries. for the
Spanish coast, for camara's fleet. the
last of SPANS navy. and in due course
of events the campaign against Ha-
vana will begin. Perhaps Spain viii
grow tired and give up before the lat
ter undertaking. Perhaps she won't.
At any rate. the war will proceed with
out interruption until she does. and the
indications are strong that our arms
will continue to be successful at every
step.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15

Poultney Bigelow contributes 10 tho
July Century an article on Ten Years
Of Kaiser Wilhelm" Mr.. Bigelow says:
I have known few men so free from
brag or hypocrisy as was this German
prince when he ascended the imperial
throne. ON the Christmas Immediately
preceding the death of his noble father
he wrote a letter 60 friend 5000 miles
away. ! have no right to make this
letter public. but shall be forgiven for
this much: the writer dwelt earnestly
upon the year that was closing. and
particularly referred 90 the problems of
the future. little dreaming that he was
the one who would be called upon to
assist in their solution. IN this lcttrf
he confessed that the ambition OF his
lift WAS TO hnDruAc the condition of the
vorhins people tp reconcile TIA, rasping
rohniCt hetWeeli those who have and
those y ho have not, and. above all. To
make Christian religion u real thing
He went ON jokingly 10 lament that
some of our American miiiionaircr did
mo-, soc nt to leave him iegrcics for this
purpose for NO war hc ssid. always
hampcrcd for want Of necessary funds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15
A FLOATING nAcHINE SHOP.

About the most uncommon ship that
51ies the nag of any navy is the Vulcan
now with Simpsons fleet.
The Vulcan. aptiy named. is a float
Ing machine shop. In charge of her
plant is Chief Engineer Gardiner c.
Sims OF Providence, to whose genius is
the idea of such ship chiefly due. we
believe, and with him are associated
corps of machinists and mechanics and
electricians. The Vulcan is lightly
armed but is not supposed to be capa-
Bile Of defense against even a small
enemy. She will be taken care OF by
the lighting ships and in return will
take care OF any damage that falls to
the fleet beyond what may be readily
repaired on board the respective ships.
From all accounts a navy yard re-
pair shop has been installed complete
In the vulcan's hull. together with
water distilIing apparatus capable OF
supplying the fleet with plenty of fresh
water With her lathes, plate machin-
cry. drills. milling machines. and tons
OF big and little tools and material. are
= small foundry and cupola for melting
suficient metal to make good sized
sasting. not TO mention steam cranes
Tor handling the same. 1t is said that
no vessel that has yet started out for
the war has carried such a large COM
plcment OF well trained and educated
men as the Vulcan has on board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15
ON 10 San Juan.


"vsmos" Is both an English and a
Spanish word.
''vamos' is Familiarity used in YAM
keedom in the imperative mode.
"vamos," says the Yankee to the In
truder. meaning You git. gol darn
ye.' And perhaps he seizes him by the
scrun OF the collar and the bicycle
patch on his bloomers to give additional
force to the command
The Spaniard. in speech, is gentier
Beast. In Spanish ''vamos" has no
such propulsive significance. When the
8paniard links arms with his friend and
observes 'vamos" he means. Come on.
old man, let's co. the latter two words
being the literal translation, while the
rest IL conveyed by the amiable tone of
voice significant OF the purpose Of the
word.
So both the Gringo and the Dago
make use Of "vamos." but in an en-
sIrely different fashion. When the
Dago says "vamos'' TO the Gringo the
latter has no ground for offence, and
he goes along sociabiy enough II he
feels so disposed. But when the Gringo
says ''vamosl" TO the Dago, the latter
must make up his mind quickly
whether ne will go quietly or wait to
be bounced.
Al Santiago the spaniard has decided
TO obey the order and not stay to fight
q out.
"vamos." said sbafter. training his
gums. "Get OUT"
"vamos!" said the spanIards. one to
the other. Lets go,''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15

For an the occasional bleat from the
occasional source whore the United
Stats Constitution is academically in
terpreted to advise the country that no
right exists for what Is termed colon
ial expansion" grandiloquentiy called
imperialism. as II the word were
fraught with dreadful things. and de-
spite, also. the efforts OF a few Demo-
cratic leaders 10 md I'm imperialism"
chance for a partisan protest. there is
no doubt today that the great body of
thoughtful Americans take II for grant
ed that the conclusion OF war will find
us in possession OF the Philippine and
Ladrone islands and of Porto Rico,
with protectorate over the young Re-
public of Cuba until the the latter can
find its legs, and IL the Canaries or any
other yet unconquered Spanish posses.
sions fall in our hands. there will be
profound indisposition 20 give them up
and a cheerful willingness to assume
such responsibilities of their control
and government az may be inseparable
from such acquisitions. And if new
policy" is required 10 manage them.
there is no feeling OF anxiety that such
new policy can be successfully initi-
ated.
In word, any terms OF peace that
Spain may suggest which do not in
clude our retention forever of the new
territories that war places I'm our hands
will not be consented to by the Ameri-
can people, and any American states
man who ventures compromise con-
templating a surrender of such ter
ritories, or any part of them. will
have to reckon with an immensely
strong public opinion to the contrary.
Dewey's guns at Manila created the
new era. There is no going back of the
returns. The American people assume
that with the sinking Of Montejos ships
the Spanish rule OF the Philippines
ended and the rule OF the Stars and
Stripes began. Persons. of whatever
estate. who hold a contrary view will
have few listeners. TO the great mass
of the people the question is beyond de-
bate. 1t is settled for good and all.
avoid foreign entanglements." quoth
the Father of His Country. but Ameri-
can sense and sentiment see no for
eign entanglements from the act of
holding on to the spoils of war. IL such
arise the foreigners must suffer the
There Is a reason
able faith that George Washing
ton would have, placed no such inter-
probation upon his counsel as to cause
his country TO surrender what II had
won in war simply because the ac-
quired possession was overseas instead
OF hitched to the western Hemisphere.
Ii Is condition. not theory, that the
nation was confronted with on that
May Day. and its solution
can be but one way. Already, II we
Judge the signs of the times Alright. the
nation does not consider that 1t is called
upon to argue about the matter. The
answer is taken for granted.
Out of so-caIled Imperialism" no
vital issue can BE made today. 1t is
settled. The nation is an empire with
colonial possessions already assured
10 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15
HIS COFFIN A BOAT.
An Iceland Fisherman Buried
i'm His Little DOry.

Herbert ID. Ward writes in the July
Century OF the Heroes of the Deep
one of the series of articles on Heroes
of Peace" Mr. Ward says:
On April 20, 1895, fishing-vessel came
out from the harbor of Dyre Flord,
Iceland. to bait up and set its travis.
1t became calm at night, but I'm the
morning. when the dories went out to
haul, 1t began to breeze up. The gale
came up so rapidly that the head do
ries, In order to save themselves at all,
cut their gear and made for the vessel,
which was drifting astern, so that the
men could get aboard. Soon all the do
ries were In but one, and the skipper
was in the rigging. looking for IL anx-
iously. IL was not long before he dis
covered IL to the windward, bottom up,
with the two men on top.
Volunteers offered instantly. BY this
time the gale was a hurricane, and the
sea had made rapidly. The great dan
ger was apparent.> One Of the men who
went to the rescue as a matter of
course, at the peril OF his life was Carl
Eckhoff. an indomitable Swede. / have
been unable 10 discover the names of
the other two.
The wind as well as tn tide was
against the rescuers. Again and again
they were almost swamped. but rapid
bailing and skilful handling carried
them on in the white hell. At last.
well nigh spent, they reached the dory
just In time to save one man alive. But
the other was dead His head was
fouled In the gear where he had fallen
over benumbed by the icy water. They
carried him back To the vessel and
worked three hours in vain trying to
resuscitate him. Then they made for
the harbor
On the following day procession of
the crews of three vessels wended it's
way TO the churchyard. Uplifted on
the stalwart arms of mourning mates,
the dory led the way. II was the as
sassin dory. and I'm II. In simple state,
lay the man IL had killed.
Up through the .churchyard into the
plain church, the man was carried In
this strange bier. There he was laid
before the pulpit while the minister
said over him the prayer for the dead.
The freezing grave was ready. In II
John Jacobson was buried. No longer
will he risk the gale or the ice. The
dory that had slain him was his coffin.
and the cold earth of warm hearted
Iceland has covered both man and boat
in an eternal peace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-15

we live; but the palm, which. alas
this year Is bound 10 the balustrade of
the balcony with mourning bands, Is
our profession OF faith and our observ-
ance OF the Passover. Long before the
bells of the Giralda call us TO the Cathe-
dral. a great brass brasier filled with
slow burning charcoal lis dragged out
into the patio. and in a moment the
withered and faded palm. which this
year has protected us i'll from the visi-
tation of the angel OF death. is but
handful OF white ashes. With IL the
record OF the year of sorrows and
year of joys vanishes in white smoke.
Sad Ii is indeed that both alike should
leave their scars behind.