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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Cuba is not the only land involved in
the present situation. 1t is generally
conceded that if Spain gets out of Cuba
it will leave the hemisphere, and that
means the loss of Porto Rico. Once Spain
owned IS, 100000 square miles of America,
and now the very few thousand that are
left will soon slip from her. 1t is the
most amazing national declension of the
century, and the cause of ii all has been
SPANS cruel, weak, ~despotic, dishonest
policy.
A general idea of Cuba's remarkable
fertility and general natural wealth is
known to the people who read, but few
appreciate the fact that Porto Rico is
quite well worth the having. OF the
Greater Antilles Porto Rico is the fourth
in size. Its area is quite as large as all
the eastern shore counties of Maryland.
being about $500 square miles, and ii Is
so fertile that four crops a year can be
raised. 1t has a population of between
100000 and 100000, about one-third OF
whom are negroes. and 4 very large ma
jority OF whom have mixed blood. The
population is of the sort that can stan
the climate. which is very hot.-Balti-
more American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Kav West. Fla. April 1T.-The ar
-yar ~ Comma A and q. OF the
ssth infantry late last night reused
Key West from tropical letnargy. ana
this Sunday has been marked by a sur
unwonted here even in these exc1unS
times. The feet IN h haroor and the
military on land give this lazy little
town a warlike aspect, whEn sits
range on 1t. The colored troops. I'd
in nurroer. were obliged to remain on
board the city of Key WeS- al rfght.
because OF lack % accommodation at
the barracks, already given over 20 SNo
batteries OF artillery. II was eventual
" decided 70 quarter them in Old Fort
TAYLOR, and this morning they formed
in double file and marched the-e-a stall
war; body OF men-many Of whom
have seen war service in Indian cam
paigns and most ~ whom rank high
as sharpshooters.
Some Of the local papers have been
protesting against having colored
trou~s SEM here. and there had been
a slight fear OF an demon
~stratson. 80 far from anything ~ the
kind happening the colored troops Were
greeted with only words 81 praiSe.
Thr,ughout me day wagons have been
r.sng between the wharf and che forts
,-anSferrng the effects OF the
erS.
There was no movement ~ the heet
today. Chaplain Chadwick celebrated
Mass on the Cincinnati thaS rnorning
and tonight; preached in the Catholic
church. The Nashville took the patrol
tonight.
The Mallory line steamer
which arrived here Thursday Win coal
for the fleet. has received
from the main office TO remain a; Key
West until further orders. a. the gov
rnmen IS negotiating for h@r puF-
chase. But whether purchased ny not
she will be Used by the government 10
transport troops 10 Cuba should ne ne
ceSSity arise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
The Coming Woman.

Who goes to the club while her hus-
band tends the baby, as well as the
good old-fashioned woman who looks
after her home. will both at times get
run down in health. They viii be
troubled with loss Of appetite, head
aches, sleeplessness, fainting or dizzy
spells. The most wonderful remedy FOR
these women is Electric Bitters. Thou
sands of sufferers from Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys rise up and call Is bless
ed. 1t is the medicine for Fee
male complaints and Nervous troubles
of all kinds are soon relieved by the
use of Electric Bitters. Delicate wo-
men should keep this remedy on hand
to build up the system. Only soc per
bottle. For sale by r.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
Wore Riotfng 1t Malaga

London, April ia special dispatch
from Madrid says there was another
hostile demonstration outside the
American consulate at Malaga on
Sunday afternoon. The civic guard
dispersed the mob after repeated
charges. Three people were injured.
Most Of the shops We're closed.
Malaga, April T7.-Sunday.-The riot
ing which broke out yesterday was
continued last evening. The gendarmes
charged the mob frequently. and the
rioters returned their attacks with
volleys of stones. Many persons were
bruised. and numerous arrests were
made. The city is gutter this morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
OF MILITIA

washington Post

washington Post-)
\ number Of officers OF h national
| guard from different states were before
the Subcommittee OF the house mill
tary affairs committee, which IS in
charge of the army organization bill.
yesterday. Later an important con-
| ference Between representatives o. the
| army, the militia, and the house com-
| mittees was held IN the office OF the
| secretary Of war. Il Is said that a very
| good understanding Of the proposed use
| Of the militia Of h various states was
| reached at the conference.
| The army reorganization bill has
| been greatly modified since IL was re
committed by the house. It provides
practically only for the three battal-
ion formation. h appointment OF
twenty-five majors. and the expansion
of the army in tine of war TO about
"a, 600. The officers of the national
guard now generally favor the bill.
since it would, as modified. in no wise
interfere with their organization. The
three battalion formation is
highly commended. Yesterday there
was a general expression on the sub
ject Of the strength of the companies.
which has been reduced from $50 men
TO 10 in favor of a still further Teduc-
ton to about loo.
At the conference in the war depart
ment Were present Secretary Alger,
General Miles. Adjutant General Cor
bin. Colonel Wagner, chief of the bu-
reau Of information; Chairman Marsh,
and other members of the committee
on the militia; Representative Hull n
several members of the committee on
military affairs, and the following rep
resentatives of the state militia organ
ization: Colonel Wilder, of Maryland:
General Snowden and Adjutant Gen.
eral Stewart. of Pennsylvania; Colonel
Turner, of Illinois: General Mckee and
aptain Curtis. of Indiana: Genera
Carroll and Adjutant General Greene.
Of New York; Adjutant General Haven,
of Connecticut. and General HarrieS,
- the District of Columbia.
MILITIA SUPPORT PLEDGED.
These members of the national guard
promised the full supper of the militia
for the new reorganization measure,
which will undoubtedly become a law.
In case of war the national guard of
the various states would go into the
service retaining their reorganiZationS.
At the conclusion of the conference
the visitors were escorted to the exc
cutive mansion by General Miles and
presented to the president.
Adjutant General Corbin said yesteT-
day in the most positive terms that no
call for volunteers for military service,
either miiitiamen or others, would he
made unless such a step as authorized
by congress and approved by the presi-
cent.
The president has practically decided
in the event of legislation to that end
to issue a proclamation asking for So
900 volunteers. General Corbin said
that if this was done the call would be
apportioned amOng the different states
and territories according to their pop
ulation and that the organization of the
forces would be left entirely to the
judgment of the government Of the sew
eral states and territOrf~
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Doubtless others have noticed these
historical facts and condolences:
April 10, ~1775.-Battle of Lexington.
April "a. 1S46-First Engagement of
Mexican war.
April u. 1S61-Sumter fired IN.
April 13, 1S61.-Sumter surrendered.
April Il, 1S61-Lincoln's first call for
troops.
April Q. 1s65-Lee's surrender.
April II, 1S65.-Lincoln a~ssasinated.
That is quite a record for April in
the United States Some people are
wondering IL April. 1898. will add to the
list mother memorable date.-Water-
bury American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
3E Orange ST.. Savannah,
Provisions Amounting to Nearly 10,
100000 Pounds Bought by the Gov
m in Chicago.

In Chicago.
Especial TO Baltimore SUM-
Chicago, ILL.,, April 17.-Large orders
for provisions to be used 10y the troops
ordered south and also for the navy
have been placed here and in st. Louis.
Kansas City and Omaha, in the filling
Of which the s~torehouse 1t New York
will be heavily drawn upon, particu-
larly in the matter of canned beef.
1t is estimated that the orders plac-
ed by the general government curing
the past two weeks will aggregate ful
ly 10, 0OO. 900 pounds. Some of these sup
plies will go to the Brooklyn navy
yard, but most of them will he shipped
to Norfolk, Va, and points where they
can be easily transferred to the places
of rendezvous marke out for the
troops.
In addition, every regiment ordered
south has been supplied with rations
for two weeks, which necessiated the
hurrying forward 10 the various posts
or the nearest point, of fully $500, 900
pounds.
The houses here which have furnish
ed most of the supplies are Armour &
Co., Nelson Morris & Co. Libby. Nc
Neil & Libby n the Hammond Co.
which have already sent out more than
5000, O0O pounds, and nave orders Tor
more.
Representatives of Chicago firms say
they are prepared to feed all the troops
the United States will send to Cuba, no
matter should they number 500. 900. and
will rush the provisions through with
out delay. If necessary other orders
will be neglected to supply the army
and navy. The only condition attach
ed to these orders from the govern
ment is that there shall be no delay in
filing them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
Coal COntrabrand Of War.
(WaShington Post.)

The British colonial authorities at
Kingston, jamaica, have instructions
from the home government TO declare
coal contraband in the event OF war.
The authorities maintain a strict re
serve in defining the exact nature of
the instructions. because hostllltleS
have not been begun, but they VIII. II
is understood, declare ithemimrnediately
on news of war.
United States Consul Dent brough;
the subject TO the attention Of the co!o
nial authorities recently, and a CORE
spondence between them and LONDON
led to the directions just received. NO
doubt similar instructions have peen
or will be sent to all British authorities.
Some dealers there h have been
an~ticipating a possible Spanish demand
for coal have laid in unuSal stocks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
Associated Press War Despatch DOM

jacksonville Fla. April lS.-Tn" world
famous flibusterer. the swift and rAklSh
tug Dauntless. is 10Y the dlspdtcA boat
of the Associated Pres. The United
States court released he rs afternoon
upon nj bond OF S35.0cl. So i being pro-
visioned and coaled tonight FOR her mis-
sion in southern seas. When the n"Cc>-
sitv arises she will go to the scene Of tn"
fray and bear the news TO the world or
the naval conflict. She can Sho" hoeiS
TO any craft OF her kind upon tn" sea IN
rough weather. Powerful. Staunch. Win
hull OF steel. she can battle wit IN"
waves and carry Il rafting fine bone IN
her teeth. She will sail from the port oi
Jacksonville tomorrow with the War cor
RESPONDENT OF the Associated Press and
a crew OF picked men known every
inch OF the Florida and Cubar Sot---.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Why allow yourself TO be slowly tor
tured at the stake OF disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. "Febri-Cura" (Sweet Chill
Tonic with Iron) Is more effective than
Quinine, and being confined with Iron
is an excellent tonic and Nerve medi-
cine. 1t is pleasant 10 take. and ts
sold under positive guarantee 10 cure c.
none refunded. Accept no substitute.
The Just as good kind don't effect
cures. Sold by j. c. Shepard, J. II.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Jacksonville, Fla. April 1S.-The Plant
line steamship Olivette sailed from Tam
pa for Havana at 2o'clock this afternoon
with 142 Spanish refugee on board. These
are a small proportion of a colony of 5000
located at Tampa, almost all of whm will
remain at Tampa. The refugees TO Cuba
are young men and those without inter
ests in Tampa. Captain General Blanco
has guaranteed the safety Of the Oil
yette.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

A torpid liver robs you OF ambition
and ruins your health DeWftt's Lit
tie Early Risers -leanse the liver, cure
constipation and all stomach and liver
troubles. r.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Thirty-ive years make a generation.
That is how long Adolph Fisher, Of
GAINESVILLE, O., suffered from the piles.
He was cured by using three boxes of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

The farmer, the mechanic and The
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts n ruise DeWitts Wltch
Hazel Salve is the best thing to keep
on hand. It heals quickly, N is a
we'll known cure for piles. X. X. BEL
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22
THE CUBAN QUESTION SETTLED.
The Two Houses of Congress at Last Agree On a
Resolution as to Cuba.
THEY DECLARE CUBANS FREE

Congress in Session Until a Late Hour this Morning--The House
Objects to the Words care, And" in the Senate Resolution.
Several Conferences HeId--Each House StubbOrn--The
Representatives Finally Give Way and the SEN
ate Resolution is Accepted by Them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Having used three bottles uf P. P. P.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same, having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, I take great
pleasure in recommending it to ali I'M
fortunate like
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of J. N. McElroy. Druggist.
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles Of P.
P. P. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The r. P. P. cured my wife of rheu-
matism winter before last. 1t came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved he: again, and
h has not had a symptom since.
I sold a bottle Of P. P. p. 20 q friend
of mine, one of the turkies, a small one,
took sick and his wife gave it 9 tea
spoonful, that was in the evenin. and
the little fellow turned over like b WA
dead, but next morning he was hollow
ing and we'll.
Yours respectfully,
j. N. McELROY.
Savannah. Ga, March II, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long tin and did
not find a cure until found P. p. P,
which completely cured re.
Yours truly,
ELIZA JONES,
5e Orange ST.. Savannah, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-22

Children like ii. it saves their ives
We mean One Mfnut Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs. colds,
Group, bronchitis. grippe. and all throat
and lung troubles. u. r. Bellamy.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
Bonner's Ferry to Nelson.

On Wednesdays, Friday
Steamer leaves
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01

Probably no animal in the world spends
more of its life among trees than the sloth,
which is a native OF the tropical forests OF
South America 1t lives among the trees,
feeds on their leaves and sleeps suspended
from a bough or huddled up at the point
where the branch meets the trunk. 1t does
not walk along the branches, but clings
from them back downward Fairly active
by night, it spends it's day in sleep, and
having little need TO cultivate intelligence
is one of the dullest of creatures Its chief
enemy is the snake, which is enabled to at
tack it in its own quarters When it has
stripped one tree of its foliage, it moves on
to the next by Selling an adjoining branch,
but should this not be possible it must per
force come to the ground, on which it walk
most clumsily, and climb afresh.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01

Another incident of the same nature is
vouched for as having really occurred by
the author of a book on Siberia: Two chill
dren, one and the other years of age, had
wandered away from their home. After a
little time they were missed by their par
ents who at once set out in search Of them.
Tie their horror they found their children
engaged in play with large brown bear,
and they were all having jolly time. One
of the children was feeding his great shaggy
playmate with fruit, while the other had
climbed on his back and was having ride
The mother screamed on seeing the appar
ent danger of her children, upon which the
little fellow slid off his back, and the bear
trotted away into the woods
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
STORIES ABOUT BEARS.
Black Bear and Brown Bear That Liked
to Play with Children

Some bears are very fond of play. II Is
said that, taking advantage Of this weak
ness, hunters sometimes tie logs Of wood in
the trees 80 that they will swing freely
The bears find them and sit for hours swing
ing them back and forth While thus en-
ployed they become easy prey to the hunters
A story is told of little girl who was lost
for several hours and who was finally found
In the pen of a tame black bear In looking
at the bear she had fallen into the pen, and
the bear evidently thought she had come &c
play with him. Instead Of tearing her to
pieces as he easily could have done, he took
her in his arms, almost tenderly as her own
mamma could have done The story may be
true, for the black bear is of playful dis
position, except when it is attacked or
when driven by fear or hunger The same
Is true of the brown bear.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
Notice for Publication.

U. ). LAND OFFICE, AT CoEUR D ALENR,
IDAHO, August p, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice OF his intention TO
make hnal proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before NJ. S. Lindsay.
U. 5. Commissioner, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
on october 8, 1898, viz:
WILLIAM D. FLEMING,
lid. No. llS4) made for the Ell MEL. swH
NE14, NE14 SEA-, Sec. 80, Up. GO N.,R.lE.,B.M N.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land. viz:
Benjamin F. Grace, John Wall, Albert F. Annis
and Samuel f. Henry, all of Bonner's Ferry.
Aoaho' D. Il. BUDLoNG,
-.-V-1' Register.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
International n. & 7. CO,
Time card effective May l6, 1898,
subject to cnange without notice
S. S. International.
LIMITED.

Leaves Kaslo at $3.50 a. m. every day except
Sunday, calling at all way points
Connects at Five Mile Point with s. F. On.
train at 6:45 a. m, arrives Nelson at 20 a. m.
Leaves Nelson at p. m, connecting at Five
Mile Point with trains from Spokane, arriving
at Kaslo $3.50 p. m.
Connects AZ Pilot Bay with s. S. Alberta for
Bonner Ferry and Kootenai River points.
S. S. Alberta.
Leaves Kaslo on arrival Of X & S. train on
Saturday and Tuesday at5:30 p. m, and Thurs
day at ia. m, touching at all way points. Con
meets at Bonners Ferry with G. N trains.
Leavers Bonner's Ferry at p. m. on sunday
Wednesday and Friday, arriving at Kaslo Up. IN
next day.
Close CONNECTION with East Kootenay points
via Jennings and Bonner's Ferry
G. ALEXANDER, Gen. Mgr.
P. o, BOX 10, Kaslo b. c.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
The Road to Curtain Town.

What is thu road that small feet go
Every night when the lights are low?
All through the shadows they take their vss
To charming city unseen by day,
Over the country by dale and down,
All the way into Curtain Townl
freight palace is left behind,
Tender castle no eyes may find;
BY Sleepy hollow and Playtime end.
Through Drowsy dingle we needs must wend
The skies are gray and the land is brown
ALI the way into Curtain TOWN.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01

First.-Go via st. Paul because
the lines to that point will afford
the very best service.
Second-See that the coupon be-
yond St. Paul reads via the Wis
consin Central, because that line
makes close connections with all the
trans continental lines entering the
Union Depot there, and its service
is first class in every particular.
Third.-For information, call on
your neighbor and friend-the
nearest ticket agent-and ask for a
ticket reading by way Of the
WISCONSIN CENTRNL LINES,
or addressing,
JAS. G. POND, G. PA,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Or, JAS. A. CLOCK, Gen'l Agt,
246 Stark St., Portland, Or.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
NOTICE.

To whom it may Concern:
will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Julia
e. Kane. GEO. T. KANE.
Kaslo, B. c., June 20, 1898.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDTCA
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01
s. S. Alberta.

G. ALEXANDER, Gen. Mgr.
p. o, BOX 100, Kaslo, b. c.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-10-01

Fine Feathers Do Not Make Fine Birds.
She was a lady with pins in her hair
On funny old Japanese fan;
He was a proud bit of Chinese ware
In the shape of u mandarin man.
She sighed when she saw him appear on the
shelf,
For she thought of her shabby old frock.
She said, "Oh! know he will scorn an old fan.
AS he comes of very proud stock"
The mandarin sneered as he took a front place,
But his pride had a fall when he found
That the fan was dispatched to a very grand
show,
For her beauty and age were renowned
So we'I leave him alone on his shelf, while he
thinks,
With a large diminution of pride,
1T is not the feathers that make the fine birds
But the worth of the bird that's inside"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-25
ASTHMA CURED.

What / suffered with Asthma for IL
years no human being can imagine.
From the first breath of cold weather till
spring my life was torture. Frequently
| would have two attacks in "a hours,
when for three hours at a time / could
scarcely speak or swallow, or get my
breath. Propped up in bed, unable 70
lie down, coughing and stranging, dur
ing these paroxisms it seemed that every
moment would be my last. The best
doctors and all the celebrated Asthma
cures did not give me even temporary
relief. / used six $500 bottles Of one
cure, but the first relief / obtained was
in using BTaz III IH Balm. THAT was in
September, 1888. I used four 50 cent
bottles during the winter following aud
did not have one attack. Nor have
had a single attack during the past
twelve year, l always keep Brazilian
Balm OF hand and at the hrst sign of a
eold take It and am quickly cured and
all right. In tact the Balm is the doc tor
IN the house tor all OF us. II is simply
wonderful what it will do Nothing ic
too hard for it. We have practically
had no doctors bills since we began to
use il. If people only knew its value,
not home in the land would be without
MRS. MARY SCoTr,
sl4 w Eighth ST., Wilmington, Del.
For Sale by Wallace & Muller.