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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
To Thoroughly Investigate the L. Ike City
Murde rs

Washington, February 24.-The postof-
flee department has directed Inspector
Williams, at Chattanooga, Tenn, to de-
tail another inspector to proceed to Lake
CITY. s. c., and assist Mr.. Moye, who ar
rived there last night, to conduct the in
v~estigation into the murder of Postmas-
ter Baker and the burning of the post
office A singular coincidence in the case
of Baker is that on February 21st, the
day of the night on which he was muir
dered, he Whole a letter to the postoffice
department saying that his life had been
threatened and asking that the govern
ment extend some protection to him. This
letter came to hand yesterday afternoon.
Senator McLaurin, of South Carolina,
was among Postmaster General Gary's
callers today and expressed horror at the
crime in which Baker lost his life. He
asked that the department use every
means at its command to discover the
perpetrators Of the outrage and assured
General Gary that he would do every
thing in his power to assist him.
A dispatch was received from Inspec-
tor Moye at Lake City this afternoon
saying that he was pursuing the investi-
cation directed by the department.. There
was no clue to the perpetrators.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
duction Of chilled steel cag-I this was

duction Of chilled steel cag>j this was
not a difficult matter. Dogs are tele-
graphed for at a distance probably Of
$50 miles. They arrive a day after the
escape. They are led in leash to tho
point where the criminal is supposed
to have made is exit and uncoupled:
They take up the scent instantly and
follow 1t rapidly. The man must have
crossed much water or confused his
trail with the hurrying footsteps Of
dozens Of others to throw them of.
Always supposing that twenty-four
ours is the extreme limit OF law" al
lowed the fugitive, the bloodhounds
are the best means Of enecting his
capture. Having far to travel, they
do not bay. They have no breath to
waste.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
A Transatlantic Steamer Overdu,

New York. February Alt is five DAYS
since the French Liner La Champagne
should have steamed into this port. yet
no tidings of her have been heard since
she left Havre on February 18th. She
has 479 souls on board, including As sa-
loon passengers, 80 in the second cabin.
a3 in the Storage, and her officers and
crew number Us. The agent of the
French liner, however, declares that he
feels no alarm at the delay. He cabled
to Havre yesterday for a list of the pas
sengers and this, he says, will be here
today. His conjecture is that some
mishap has occurred to the steamships
machinery and hat she may be in tow
of some other craft. At l o'clock this
(Friday) morning La Champlaigne had
not been sighted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
A Flat Robbsd

The wood fiat Of Mr.. J. H. Scull, OF
Cronly, which is tied up at Front street
market wharf, was robbed Wednesday
while the crew vas absent at Blue
Mountain Joe's show. Before leaving
returned they found that the door a
been forced open with a crow bar or a
piece of iron. Inside they found their
effects in disorder and a pistol, a razor
and several articles of clothing had
been stolen.
The stolen articles were offered for
sale to a neighboring fiatman the
officers are looking for the fellow who
had the i'll gotten gains for sale.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

A Jefferson City (Mo.) dispatch says:
attorney General Crow has rendered an
opinion in which he holds that it is a yio-
latlon OF the state law to have pupils re-
cite the Lords Prayer, or for the teacher
10 READ the Bible as a part of the opening
exercises in the public schools of the
state. He holds that these exercises are
forms OF religious worship, and hence are
forbidden in a public schoolhouse during
school hours. He says:
''The continuous reading of the Bible
and repeating Of the Lords Prayer IAN
not be done by believers in Christianity
without feeling of deepest gratitude and
a hoiy sense OF honor, reverence, adora-
ton and homage to the Supreme Being.
which is the essence of worship"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Al
ways Proves Efrectual

There are no better medicines on the
market than Chamberlain's. We have
used the Cough Remedy when all 9TH
ers failed, and in every instance it
proved effectual. Almost daily we hear
the virtues of Chamberlain's remedies
extolled by those who have used them.
This is not on empty puff, paid for at
so much q line, but is voluntarily Civ
en- in good faith, in the hope that suf-
fering humanity may try these rem
edies Ind. like the writer. be bene-
ftted.-From The Chenille CIV. Va.)
Pathfinder. For sale by r.. R.. Bellamy.
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Interstate Shoot

The meeting to make arrangements
for the Interstate gunboat, adjourned
from Wednesday night until 8 o'clock
tonight at the rooms of the Merchants
Assoch tion, should be largely attended.
Every citizen who does not want to
see the city stand still should go out
and take an interest in this matter.
An Interstate shoot will bring a
large number of money spenders to
our city, and besides. it will be a
rood advertisement for Wilmington.
Be sure TO go 10 the meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
GOING TO
MI. Edgar Bear, os This City, VIII Depart
shortly for the Gold Fiels of Alaska

Unless fate DEGREES otherwise Will
flous journey al be made) have a
representative in the gold fields Of
Alaska.
The representative will be our clever
Young townsman and sportsman, MT.
Edgar Bear.
Mr.. Bear intends to leave Monday
morning for New Orleans, La, where
he will remain for a couple OF days
and then depart for San Francisco.
In this city. where h mild, bland
eyed Aongolians are abundant the
young gold and adventure seeker VIII
embark on board a ship bound Tor
Seattle, Washington, where he remains
for q week or ten lays, preparing for
the dangers that thousands OF others,
bent On the same mission, have en-
eountered.
At Seattle Mr.. Bear will purchase
All the necessary equipments, and VIII
leave for the land of the yellow dust
as a member OF a large party bound
Tor HlAI pldCt, WHcIS bopd' "TU
prices are a specially.
Mr.. Bear, If any one, should he sue
cessful in reaching KlOndike, for he
possesses an energetic and congenial
disposition, which coupled with his
love for adventure and his past ex-
~perience in travelling, will stand him
we'll in hand in accomplishing this un-
aertaking.
The Messenger wishes him a safe
trip, to and fro. and hopes that he Will
''strike il rich"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
A GEORGIA DARhEY ON VACCINE
TON.

The Atlanta Constitution tells of an
old darkey with his arm in a sling who
was talking the other day with another
darby.
Yes, subj" he said with emphasis,
81 gone up now, fer sho'! You see dis
arm in de sling, don't YOU"
Yes"
well, subj" the old man, continued
by way of explanation, "Ill be eighty
years old next harvest; 4 done see lots
of trouble in my day, but by de grace
er God 1 miss de Whitecaps, en- / miss
de Regulators, but now, in my ole age,
please God, de waxinators kotched en-
cut mel"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Onicial knowledge of the Danger In Ha
yAna Harbor
(New York Herald.)

Ramon O. Williams, former consul
general 10 Cuba, when questioned at
his home, No. IS Cambridge place.
Brooklyn, last night. in reference TO the
probable outcome OF the present re-
lations between this~c country and Spain.
declined TO express an opinion. In re-
gard to his attitude on n warship
question he had considerable 10 say.
While Mr.. Williams was in Cuba ne
declined TO send for a United States
war vessel 20 be stationed in havana
harbor. His conduct was harshly crit
icised by many Americans at that time.
When / asked Mr.. Williams for his
reasons for refusing TO tend for a war
ship he aid
Il declined 10 send for one because
/ did n think a vessel was necessary.
Moreover, / did not wish TO expose sew
eral hundred American seamen to yell
low fever. | had no other reason that
L would care 10 make public"
rs there any probability OF your tes-
tifying before the board OF inquiry in
vestigating the disaster TO the Maine?"
Il do not think so. The government
is in possession Of all the information
l had about the harbor of Havana.
They know what l could testify TO and
the reason / refused to sanction the
sending of a var vessel to Havana"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
There Will be No Monte Carlo in virginia

Vhero Will be No Monte Carlo in virginia
Richmond, Va, February 24.-Gov-
ernor Tyler today sent to the senate
his veto Of the bill to incorporate the
town OF ROsslyn in Alexandria county.
He presents both constitutional and
prudential" reasOns for 50 doing. In
giving the latter, he says "aS to the
moral OIL prudential reasons 1 need
have but little to say. 1t will ever be
my duty to exercise to the fullest every
power at my command to
lawlesSncss of every kind. Whether
or not it is the purpose of this measure
to create and shield from outside in
reference a Monte Carlo at this point
Or whether the parties designated a.,
officers under his charter are reputa-
BILE characters is not a question I feel
called upon to discuss or decide. Suf-
nee 1T to say I could not give my ap-
prOVal to a. measure where a slightest
charge Of unfitness is made and espec-
tally when we should give to this sec
ton men in every way above suspic-
ion to execute the law at such ar i'm
pOrtant point
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
OUR l. z
C~ontemplates Visiting Winston. Green's
boro and Other Citiss-Will Present =
New Play Here After Easter

The Wilmington Dramatic Club is 10Y
contemplating making a tour Of the state
after the close of the Lenten season.
The club has received invitations 10
visit several places. and several days ago
we're requested to go to Winston, and
there present their latest comedy
Jane" which was staged by them in
this city last month, and which met with
most fattering success and was pro-
have ever placed On the boards.
If the tour IS made, after the Faster
celebration, another comedy, or possibly
a drama, will be added to the clubs rep
~ertoire, and it has about been settled
that Winston and Greensboro, two of the
live cities OF North Carolina, socially and
otherwise, will be visited.
Our dramatic club during the past sew
eral years has furnished to the Will
mington public many treats, notably
among which was 'tCharley's Aunt
"Gloriana' and Jane All of these
plays were presented in true flrst-class
professional style, and every one for the
benefit of some worthy organization or
noble charitable institution.
Whether the contemplated trip is made
or not the club will produce in this city,
before the closing Of the theatrical sea-
SON, a popular comedy Or drama, and it
is thought hat a play of the last men,
toned class will be selected, but at any
rate the choice and the performance both
will be good.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Compliment to a Young W~ilmingtonian

1t is gratifying to the friends of Mr..
Arthur w. Belden, son Of our esteemed
tOwnsman, Captain l.. S.. Belden, to note
that he is giving a good account of him
self. The Raleigh Post, in its account of
the proceedings of the North Carolina
section Of the American Chemica Com
pany, at Raleigh, on Tuesday, says a pa
per read by our young townsman entitled
Liquid Phosphorus" was interesting
and highly complimented. Wilmington
boys always have a way Of getting
there"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Especial TO The M~essenger.)
Raleigh. ". c., February 23--The
state board of public examiners meet
here tomorrow. The state s~uperinten-
dent says that in addition TO prescrib-
ing a course Of study, it viii also pre-
pare a form Of examination for appli-
cants for life certificates, as teachers,
which examination will be held in
July.
The state charters the Smithfeld
Tobacco Warehouse Company, J.. H.
Pou Ms other stockholders.
Two negro ~convicts from Harnet ar
riv at h pe~nitentiary, one II years
old gets fifteen years for murder in the
econd degree.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Death ef Mra Eliza Swain

The Messenger regrets to chronicle the
death Of Mrs. Eliza Swain, an estimable
lady aged Sc years, which occurred yes
terday in this city at her place of resi-
dence. corner Front and Walnut streets.
The funeral, the services of which will
be conducted by Rev. Robert Strange, D.
D, pastor of ST. James Episcopal church,
VIII take place at noon today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Receiver for q Bank Appointed

Baltimore. February 24.-Judge Sharp
today appointed Simon P. Schott receiver
for the Bank of South Baltimore. The as
sets are estimated at $40 CO.,. and the la
bilities at $4,000. The bond is for 5000
600. There is a cash. shortage of 81. 700
and an obvious deficit of S, 1928 80 pro-
duced by shrinkage of values. The larger
portion of the deposits. amounting to
some $50 900, are by poor persons.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
News About Our Firemen

The members of Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. 1 were busily engaged yes
terday in cleaning and putting in repair
the truck JON H. Daniel" so named
after that efficient foreman Of the COM
pany now dead.
This truck has been out of service for
some time, but, it is said, that a recon-
mendatfon to place it again in service,
and keep the truck, the Jack Griffith"
made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Museum of the Daughters of the
COnfederacy

The Messenger is requested to an
bounce that there will be a meeting of
the committee on history and relics,
Daughters of the ~Confederacy, at the
museum in the armory Of the Wilmington
Light Infantry, this, (Friday) afternoon
at 4 o'clock. We are also requested to
state that the ladies will remain there
till 6 o'clock to receive any articles sent
or to give any information desired re-
garding the museum.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The National Banks and the Usury Law

We call attention to an article on the
third page Of today's Messenger to the
effect that the supreme court of the
United States on Monday rendered an
opinion that a rate of interest charged
by a national bank, in excess Of the in
terest rate prescribed by the law of the
state in which the loan is made. is usu-
rious, and that the borrower may sue
and recover twice the amount Of the
loan.
The Charlotte Observer well says:
The decision is water-tight, closing all
avenues for evasion
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Hearing on the joint Traffic Case

Washington, February 24.-The su-
preme court of the United States to-
day began the hearing in the joint traf-
fc case. in which the United States
seeks to have the agreement on the
part Of the thirty-one leading roads
of the country constituting the traffic
association as formed in 1895 set aside
and declared null and void AMI 10 have
the association enjoined rom operating
uLGer this agreement.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Frank Sherwood was down town to-
day, the first time since he has had his
tussle with cholera morbus. He says
he drove thirty miles after he was ak
en-, and never came so near dying in
in the country he will take a bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy with him.-Mis-
souri, Valley Oowa) Times. For sale
by r. r. Be.iamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Tariff Association

The Wilmington Tariff Association has
appointed Mr.. p. Heinsberger to cali on
the subscribers and collect the amount
of the subscriptions made to put this or
ganization on foot. Mr.. H~einsberger will
call on the subscribers at once, and as
soon as s., 500 shall have been paid in a
permanent organization will be perfected,
in accordance with a provision of the
charter to that effect.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Harris Emulsion OF Cod Liver Oh
with Creosote and the Hypop1iosphites,
If faithfully used. is a specific in the
treatment Of weak lungs, Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, etc. Leading physi-
clans recommend It. Sold by j. c..
Shepard, ]. N. Hardin, and H. L.. Fen
trees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Highwaymen on the shell Road

Neill Wood, Il colored bicyclist, reports
that on Wednesday night about II o'clock
while he was returning on his wheel from
Wrightsville. a tall mulatto stepped out
from behind a tree. or the side of the
turnpike between the first and second toll
houses, and held hin up. Finding no
money or valuables on his person, he
allowed Wood to ride on, which he did
at a lively clip.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Roots
Life

Cancer strikes at the very roots O!
life. 1t is beyond all human power
to foresee its coming. In the begin
ming it is just a speck or small lump
or pimple. That is the time to stop
it. Don't delay an instant. Every
pimple or mole is a possible Cancer.
In a year it may be eating your life
away. For
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

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,
t. asst being the famous little pills
fol stomach and liver tro Ables. r. r
Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Whooping cough is the most Distress
ing malady; but it's duration can be
cut short by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure, hich Is also the best
known remedy for Group and all lung
and bronchial troubles. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Deaths in Forest Fires

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. n. c.. February 24.-The state
forester, who returned here today after
a tour through the vast pine region
swept by fire last week, reports that
fourteen persons were burned TO death
in this state and South Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

You need Cod Liver Oil. you say but
think o can't take it? Try Nor
rhuvin' a perfected Wine of Cod Liv-
er Oil" You al get all the virtues OF
the oil without h d~isagreeable eff
fects. Sold by J. c. Shepard, J. H.
Hardin and H. l.. Fentrees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

What pleasure is there in life with a
headache, constipation and bilious
ness? Thousands experience them who
could become perfectly healthy by
Ccing DeWitt's Little arly Risers, the
famous little pills. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Mrs whitnev,s Case Critical

Aiken. S. c.. February 24-The condition
of Mrs. William c. Whitney remain
very critical. The severe blow she re-
ceived on her head paralyZed her body
and caused loss of use of all her limbs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Don't annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cur cures coughs,
colds. Group, grippe and all throat an6
lung troubles. r. r, Bethany. ..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Take Swift's Specific. 1t is the
only known cure for this deadly dis.
ease. 1t will free the system of the
poisons that cause Cancer and other
morbid growths. Even after Cancer
has a deep foothold, it will cure, but
it takes longer. 1t is a medicine
that goes right down to the vev
roots Of life in the blood, and forces
out every vestige of impurity. II
goes to the seat of the most obstin.
ate cases, which are beyond the
reach of other blood remedies.
No sufferer who cares for life can
afford to lose time with surgical
operations or torturing plasters, as
such treatment cannot reach the
blood. Swift's Specific is the
only Real Cancer Cure on the face
of the earth.
"a ~ Send for free books
Nv to the SWIFT SPECIFIC
AH\ Co., Atlanta, Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Washington, February 2~4-Fourth-
class postmasters have been appointed
for North Carolina as follows: Cumnock,
Caleb F. Pendleton; Salem, James T.
Corbett -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

SASho ~ AAAo NS
easy. The runaway slave invariably
made for the swamp at the back of the
| plantation. It contained many streams
| and lagoons, which aided him in
throwing the dogs off the scent. II the
worst came to the worst he could al
ways climb a tree. I have no doubt
| that the ancient anecdote OF the coon
| which remarked to the man with the
| gun, Don't shoot, mister; I'm going
to come down." had its origin in some
| runaway hand" perched in a cypress
and gazing down at his irrate master,
but preserving always the negro's
! sense of humor. Indeed, this story is
loved and venerated in every quar-
, ters' south of Mason and Dixon's line.
and is always good for a laugh. The
| planters care in this matter was die
tated more by policy than humanity.
1t did not pay to have a $1,000 negro
chewed up by a $50 dog.
The bloodhound is used now only in
the pursuit Of criminals. Every
southern penitentiary has a brace or
more Of them. They are not infre-
Quently a part of the sherif's outfit.
The breed is not always pure, but the
dogs serve their purpose better than
| fairly we'll. The keenness of scent is
one of the most remarkable things in
nature, though it is of value chiefly in
<he more thinly settled regions. 1t
seems incredible that the mere tenn
porary pressure of a mans boot or
shoe upon the ground should leave a
traceable scent for tw~enty-four hours,
providing that there has been no rain,
but there is no doubt that it does.
! Sometimes in the south a murderer
breaks jail. Until the universal intro