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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
Weekly Crop EafIetin
Raleigh. n. c. August

IAdISlSh, ~ ~ HhSASN ~"
With the exception OF one or two
days at the beginning, the week end
ing Monday. August 18th. was char
acterized by continued cloudy weather.
showerv weather, with high average
From the 10th to the 18th
light rains occurred every day. In a
few counties the rain was needed, bit
over the larger portion OF the state
dry weather and more abundant sun
shine are now essential for maturing
crops: this is especially true over the
entire section west OF the Blue Ridge,
where the rains have been continuous.
and heavy. Freshets occurred on all
lower bottoms OF the French Broad
and other streams. injuring corn con-
siderably. The temperature has con-
tinued above the normal n favor
able. the excess did not exceed more
than from one to two degrees, and the
extremes were moderate In range. A
week Of fair. sunny weather would
now be very beneficial.
A few correspondents state that there
was some Improvement in cotton. but
the majority of reports indicate in
VI oitNoAAhS "AS
formation OF too much weed. Cotton
has attained such a heavy growth. es-
p~ecially in the south, that more sun
shine is needed to prevent mildew and
rotting of lower bolls. Some bolls are
open: plants continue to bloom freely.
indicating a good top year. Here and
there are sections where cotton is very
promising.
I-,rly am will ha a vary hnnUV
| Weld and the late crop is practically
assured. There was again some injury
by too much rain and flooding OF bot
toms in the west, but generally
| throughout the state corn continues
to be very satisfactory. Much fodder
is ripe and saving it Is becoming gen.
eral. though the weather was not
favorable for the work and there was
some damage and loss. Tobacco has.
nearly all been cured in the southeast:
curing continues active in the central,
but has not begun In the west portion
| of the state. Some unfavorable re-
ports come from the north-central
counties Person, vance, and reports
of damage by insects from Person,
Chatham and Nash.
The damp, rainy weather has inter
ferred with drying fruit and has caus-
ed much rotting OF fruit, melons, to-
matoes, late c~abbages and some pota-
toes. Fall blowing is progressing as
| rapidly as circumstances will permit.
! Many turnips have been planted and
are coming up well. Rice is very fine.
Minor crops, especially peanuts, field
! peas and sweet potatoes are excellent.
Frequent rains during July and Au-
gust have caused an improved and
more abundant supply Of water in
springs and wells.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
RREVITIES.

What a horrible murder was that in
a New York hotel. But why should a
young woman Of good connection go
to a hotel under a false name. Wrong
doing is followed by a most foul MUIR
der. A great deal often hangs on a
false step.
Manila is now under the control of
the Americans. How will this affect
the final settlement of the question,
what to do with the Philippines with
their great numbers and most worthy
population?
It is stated that the volunteers, with
very few exceptions, have submitted
to discipline freely, and cases of in
fraction Of military law have been
few.
Will Spain find new life in defeat?
Possibly she may at last realize that
middle-age ways are not fit ways for
nineteenth century progress. She may
slough her skin and awake to glory.
We have particularly enjoyed the
neat, artistic way with which the
Washington Post has skinned Samp-
son. The exposure is quite complete
and not to be denied.
The north is expectorating saliva of
sympathy over the Internal brutes who
were lynched in the south lately, and
without having a particle Of sympa-
thy for the pure women who are out
ragged or the good white citizens who
are murdered. 1t is a bit sickening.
The killed and wounded, by sea and
land, in the late Spanish war, is thus
given-a mere guess perhaps, but
not positively accurate we suppose:
Total Americans killed or died, 500;
wounded, LAOS. Total Spanish killed
or died, 1900; wounded, 3,O25.
1t is encouraging to see so many of
the leading newspapers in the north
uniting so justly and boldly in behalf
of Schley and in denunciation of
Simpsons meanness, ingratitude and
jealousy. The Washington Post New
York Herald, Philadelphia Public Led
ger and Philadelphia Times, Baltimore
| Herald, and Baltimore American are
Of the number.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
BABY's SMOOTH, FAIR SKIN

A Grateful Mother Writes this Letter
Tells all about Her Troubles when
Baby Broke out with ScrofuIa Sores.
ga the age of two months, my baby
began to have sores break out on his right
cheek. We used all the external APP
plications that we could think or hear Of,
to no avail. The sores spread all over one
side of his face. We consulted a physi-
clan and tried his medicine, and in a week
the sore was gone. But to my surprise in
two weeks more another scrofulous look
ing sore appeared On baby's arm. It
grew worse and worse, INT when he was
three months old, I began giving him
Hoods Sarsapariila. / also took Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle
was finished, the sores were well and have
never returned. He is now four years old,
but be has never had any sign Of those
scrofulous sores since he was cured by
Hoods Sarsaparills, for which l feel vc,ry
grateful. My boy yves his good hath
and smooth, fair skin to this greats med
icine." MRS. s. s. WRoTEN, Farming.
ton, Delaware. Get oAly Hoods
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

to endorse John E. Fowler. popullst.
for Senator Butler said pos
itively yesterday he expected Fowiers
denomination. or course Fowler is
very ~distasteful to nearly all the repuo-
licans. but the latter obey any orders.
The populist leaders say the populists
will do the same thing. The two state
committees are simply pulling the
strings OF the populists.
Tomorrow III Seventh distrit repub-
licans met at Salisbury. to endorse
Morrison II. Caldwell for congress.
Caldwell a nominated by the popu-
lists upon a pledge that the repcbi-
cans would endorse him. Az he Is one
of Senator Buffers chief supporters
this Is additional proof that the sea-
ator is a party to republican fusion.
and has known all the while IL was to-
be had. and that his proposal ~ the
democrats % fuse was ~insince-e. a
mere blind and a trap. just as certain
populists admitted at the time.
The recruiting officer OF the First
regiment here today sent IL nin re-
cruits. He says he thinks II is nov
full.
Senator Butler in his paper today
renew his attack on Harry Skinner In
the First district. but IL Is merely re-
hash. He knows Skinner will get the
nomination.
Republicans write here that they
will insist on Jockeys remaining a
candidate for judge. But the fusion
order gives out that LoCkey must
withdraw.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
mASsACRED ~ SPANIARD S
Citizens Of n Porto Rican Town Mach.
eted ~ Soldiers for Raising AN Amer.
lean Flag.

Copyright by Associated Press.)
ing.)-white flags futter at the Span
ish and American outposts and all is
quiet.
The first report Of outrages by the
brought to the headquarters OF Cen
eraf Wilson today by a priest who
headed a d~eputation from GALES. TWEEN
ty miles northeast Of Utuado. The in
habitants of the place raised an Amer
lean flag after the Spanish troops had
left. The troops returned, tore down
the flag and ninety OF the
inhabitants. This occurred OH 5atur-
day. The priests appealed To the
Americans for protection, bur the lat
ter are powerless to interfere in tnf.
present circumstances even though a
reign of terror be inaugurated.
The Chester with the first engineers.
Colonel Griffin arrived today. Bat
teries A and the Pennsylvania Lgxht
Artillery. the Governors Troop and
the Sheridan Troop, diseaAbarked from
the Manitoba and are eamped on the
outskires of the town. No disposition
OF these troops has yet been decided
upon The Columbia will sail tonight
Tor New York, via St Thomas and Key
West.
The w~arships Puritan, Terror. Prai-
RE, Gloucester, Wasp. Leyden and
Annapolis will go to Guanica tomo--
row and will remain there until they
receive further orders. The harbor
there is a good one.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
HOME FOLKS

The democratic handbook for 1898
is complete. Governor Jarvis and
their work most intelligently, wisely,
thoroughly. 1t will prove a great help
in the pending campaign. The polit-
icaI situation is carefully dealt with,
and editors and speakers and canvas
sers generally will find much to edify
and promote the good cause Of the
people. Let it be distributed and free
ly used. A copy has been received
from Chairman Simmons. 1t contains
200 pages octave.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
A Real Catarrh Cure.

The 10 cert trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had Of the druggist
Is sufi n to demonstrate its great
merit. Send 10 cents, we will mail it.
Full size soc. ELY BROS,
Sc Warren ST., N. Y. City.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucu has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law. Monmouth. Ill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Washington Messenger: A populfst
said. the populist situation in this
county Is about as follows: The Skim
ner ofice-hoiding populists are putting
forth every effort possible to fuse With
the negroes. but they dont want any
negroes on the ticket, n the Degrees
are asking. where does fustGn come
In Ii we are to be left off of. the tick
etf And while this is tr,ie the rank
and file of the party ere lying low
saving nothing but doing q heap Of
thinking,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Engineer Willis P. Johnston, hero
of a recent wreck in South Carolina on
the Atlantic Coast Line, died recently
in Columbia after a brave fight for
life. He was a native of Halifax
county, North Carolina and was BORN
near LittletOn, He lost his life, says
the state, latter a gallant fight for life
fought for with the same bravery as
he displayed when standing to his post
of duty to save the lives of his passen-
gers" He was but 80, and went to
South Carolina in 1882. He married
a North C~arolinian. The Weldon
News says Of the tragic death: THE
sad and fatal accident, which. ended
a noble, brave life, causes much sorrow
here and throughout Halifax county,
where he leaves a large circle Of rela-
tives and friends"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Kings (Greenville) Weekly says
this of a recent editorial in the Mes
senger:
ct sounded very much like some
body had been talking for publication.
We simply remark that if the Messen-
ger knew more of Pitt politics, past
and present, it would say less"
You are clean out of it. No n has
been talking for publication to us,
and no one has written a letter about
hat editorial, and the Messenger is
not SO very ignorant of the politics in
Pitt county Of thirty years ago as the
editor thinks. In 1876 the writer pre-
pared an eight or nine column bio
graphical sketch of Hon. Thomas J.
Jarvis, the candidate for lieutenant
governor, and it appeared in the Ra-
leigh News, with the writer's signature.
In hal was given a clear, unchalleng-
ed insight into Pitt politics" and how
the democrats carried it under the
mastery management of then Captain
Jarvis. No one ever disputed a point
made in the sketch from hat day until
the deliverance of the Weekly afOre-
said.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Phaethon Of the combine. He is in the
flying chariot, holding the reins, while
Butler is wringing his hands M pull
ing his hair and realizing that an
other Pharoah Is on the pop throne.
When the wicked reign the people
suffer has been for thousands of years
a wise saying. The Bible has it in
sentiment if not precise language.
When the Jobs comforters'' of the
pop contingent gather about the dis
consulate Butler he weepingly says
with Job of old-"Miserable comfor-
ters are We ALL" 1t will come to pass
we believe with all who have sought
the detriment of the state and to wrong
the people by iniquity as it is set forth
in the ancient prophet Hosea-"For
they have sown the wind and they
shall reap the whirl-wind." The
mighty cyclone Of an outraged and
risen people will smite the spoilers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

THE DAILY MESSENGER, by mail.
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months. $1.N; one month, 60 cents.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Hoods Pills easy in snsss Is cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

Republican-Pop Skinner is now the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

dix SOlIS ~ w.. we are
in no hurry. We are waiting awhile"
he replied. Suppose the populists re-
nominate Congressman Strowd?"
fhe the republicans will name a
N. c., Au-
gust 15.-Special.-Judge Simonton has
decided the Stanley county bond case
in favor of Coler & Co., of New York.
Raleigh News and Observer: I'VE
decided to fuse" said Charles B. Ray,
after the republican and pouplist flu
sion committees met yesterday. 1--WE
are going to fuse on about the same
terms IS heretofore" said Ohio Will
son.. "Oh, yes, We are going to fuse"
echoed Tom Baily, Loge Harris, Ham
Jones, Dan Young and the other radi-
cal pie-eaterS.-A private letter from
a prosperous business man of Fayette-
vile, who is not a politician, con-
air this cheering bit of news: Il find
that many of our populist friends are
coming back home this year., disgust
ed with the way they lave been bar
tered for office by their leaders, and
the outcome of reforms promised. I
can count the changes by scores.
am informed that the same
state of affairs exists in Harnett, Rob-
eson and Sampson.-Captain Swift
Galloway, of Greene county. is in the
city. He represents the political out
look in the east as improving and be-
lieves the gains will be very large for
the party of the White Man and the
White Metal.-Dr. Marshall celebrat-
ed his 57th birthday on Saturday. He
has been rector of Christ church near
~ a quarter of a century.-Oxford,
n. c., August 15.-(Special.)-It is with
pleasure that I am able to state au-
thentic information that the sale of
another Granville county copper mine
has just been made to a wealthy syn
uicate from Pennsylvania. They have
contracted to work at once
in the development of the mine which
experts on investigation have pro-
nounced to be Of great value,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
AN ARMY AND NAVY

Memorandum book is what you have
been wanting. The Northern Pacific
has it. 1t contains cut of the Maine,
map of Cuba, list OF U. S. and Spanish
naval vessels, interior drawings of a
battle ship, illustrations of U. S. and
Spanish battle ships, glossary of army
and navy words, table of distances, com
manders OF u S. ships and army corps,
list of regiments and their commanders
and other information very useful and
valuable al this time. The book fits the
vest pocket and is up to date. Send
Chas. s. F. q. P. A., n. P. Ry., St.
Paul, MINI, ten cents and the book is
yours.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
TIE BATTLEsHIP OREGON

Has made more kinds of record for
the United States navy in it's $4,000 miles
trip than was ever dreamed of. Judging
from the demand for it, that little So
page, vest pocket size, army and navy
book just published by the Northern Pa
cific is making a great record too. The
requests for it reach the Northern Pa
cific passenger department at st. Paul in
large numbers from every part of the
United States. This is tribute to wide
advertising as we'll as to the enterprise
OF the company and the value of the
book, Mr.. Chas. F. Fee, the general
passenger agent, at st. Paul, Mimi, will
send the book upon receipt of ten cents.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15
Baby's Message 10 Mothers

If all the women in America could have
placed before them the actual facts and fig
ares, giving he number of innocent babes
predestined TO disease and death from the
lay of birth, they would stand aghast. 1t
is a thousand pties that these little limo
cents cannot send back messages from the
Infinite Beyond that would arouse pTospec-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

If you need pair of working or dress
pants go to Blackman Bros. and see the
fine qualities they are closing out at 55c
up to 81. 10 each, that are usually sold at
81 90 to S.. co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

Too rnany babies come into the world
weak, puny and sickly with the seeds of
disease and death already implanted in
their little bodies. Health cannot be born
of ill-health A child born of mother
who is suffering from weakness and dis
ease of the feminine organs is condemned
upon the very threshold OF life to suffering,
disease and death. The use of Or. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription insures a healthy
uasther aud healthy child
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-10-15

Garland stoves and ranges are the best.
For sale by Chas. Bull.
Cleveland paint. A strictly pure lead
and zinc paint. Guaranteed. Has been
sold in Pullman for 10 years. For sale
10y Henry Chambers & Co. 27tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22

In looking back over the events
of the war, the files of The Trib-
une prove that this paper was
not beaten on single event of
great importance that transpired
throughout the hostile period.
Readers of the Tribune were in
formed every night before they
retired to rest of any momentous
happenings. The news of nearly
every naval or military engage
ment was reported by The Trib-
une fourteen hours earlier than it
could otherwise have reached the
people of Florence and the few
exceptions were cases in which
the news was received at Washing
ton or New York late in the even
ing before the morning papers
went to press. The Tribune's
telegraph service will of course be
maintained as before the war and
there will be plenty of live news
although peace prevails. If you
take The Tribune you can be sure
that nothing of Importance will
escape you.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
To tell of Florence

Advertise Florence by :
ing the world of her rs99
The easiest way to do it is
The Tribune's advertising
opes with statistics and ias,,1
Florence printed on their
only $2.25 for 500 or ~
1000. Call and see samp
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22

If woman's crowning glory is
her hair, it must also be her domi-
ncnt care. Just watch the aver
age woman in railroad car and
count the number or times during
journey of any duration that
she will pat or smooth her back
hair. She skewers it and un-
skewers it with hairpins and ten
minutes later will undo what she
had previously done only to
do it over again. She certainly
has hair on the brain.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
Rates Reduced. Time Changed

Rates Reduced. Time Changed
On and after August 18th all
classes of tickets viii be honored
on the Burlington's Chicago
Special without additional charge
tho extra fare having been abolish
ell.
On the same date, slight slight
change will be made in the
Specials schedule. 1t will leave
Denver at 9:15 a. m, reaching
Chicago at 4:25 the next after
noon-in time to connect with
afternoon and evening trains for
the Atlantic seaboard as we'll as
for such comparatively nearby.
points MS Detroit, indianapolis,
Louisville, Cleveland, CINCINNATI
and Buffalo,
No deterioration in the superb
service offered by the Chicago
Special will occur as a result Of
changes noted above. That it will
continue to be, as it has been in
tho past, supreme in elegance and
comfort.
Tickets via the Chicago Special
Can be had at offices of connecting
lines and also at the Union Depot
and the Burlington ticket Offices,
1889 18th Street, Denver.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22

Entered at tho postoiiice at Florence, Colora
do, for transmission through the mails ms mnttcr
of tho second class.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
SILVER REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

CANON CITY Colo, Aug. 1g, 1898.
convention OF the Silver Republican party
OF Fremont county, Colorado, Is hereby called
to bo held Mt tho Court House In Canon City,
Colorado, on Saturday, Sept. g. 1898, at clock
y. m, for the purpose OF elecing IL delegates to
represent said county in tho state convention OF
Silver Republicans to be held at Colorado
Springs on September 8, 1898; also for the trans
action Of such other and further business as
may properly como before said convention.
The several precincts will be entitled to rep
rcscntation In said county convention as fol-
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22

Tho mou,ber of the County Central Commit
tee in each pi ccinct is hereby requested to take
notice hereof and call q primary or caucus for
his precinct md use his best cndeavor to see
thnt his precinct is woll represented atsaid eau
Gus or primary and that delegates so elected at
tend the County Convention.
HENRY NJ. MINaAY,
Chairman Silver Republican County Central
Committee.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
Florence Daily Cribune

Puhlirhcd at Florence, Fremont County,
Colorado every day except Sundays and legal
holidays, by The Florence Herald Printing &
Publishing Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
GOOD TIMES HAVE COME.

You can afford to indulge yourself or you,
family In the luxury OF q good weekly news
paper and quarterly magazine of fiction.
You can get both OF these publications with
almost . library Of good novels for Ss per year
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22

Brief work done accurately and
promptly at the Tribune office
opposite d. & r. G. depot. Tele.
phone No. 10.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-08-22
THE FREE LIST.

Tho Free List embraces notices OF Marriages.. .
Births; Deaths; Church Services; Entertain
mcnts where no fss IL charged; but
not Obituaries; Resolutions of Coincidence, OF
Cards of Thanks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-21
The Y. n. e. o.

Tomorrow evening reception will
b held by the association to which
all friends OF the work are invited.
Unique invitations in the shape OF
fire crackers are being circulated.
A fine orchestra will play during the
evening, and an excellent program
will bs presented. Following the
program q game OF basket ball will
be played between the first teams OF
Davenport and Rock Island. A hand
ball tournament is being played by
the business mems class two after
moons each week. Tuesday and Fri
day, $3.50 to $3.50 p. m.
l.. L. Everly, general secretary, of
Dixon, ILL.,, has been secured to ad-
dress the mems meeting next Sun
day. MIR. Everly was chosen recently
to address the state meeting in Chi.
csgo and is speaker of ability.
Special music will be rendered.
A. M. Bruner is attending the Iowa
state convention now in session at
M.rshalltown. He presides at the
ladies meeting in connection with
tie convention.