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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06

1T isn't always the quiet, good-na-l
tured fellow that is the safest to tackle
when a bully wants 10 make a bluff, 81
said a prominent member of the Rich
mond bar, as he was waiting half an
hOur for a quick lunch Every now
and then the bully makes a mistake.
Down at William and Mary, many
years age, a lean, gauky, good-natured
country boy matriculated, and for some
time the boys had great sport at his
expense. He laughed at it all and paid
little attention to the jokes. 1t finally
reached such a stage that the young fel
low became known as a boy that would
not resent a, insult.
lone day his roommate told him that
his failure to pay any attention to the
treatment he was receiving had caused
him to be known throughout the school
as a coward, and Old him he must do
something to redeem his reputation.
This was a revalatin to the new
boy. Tt had never occurred to him that
anyone should look on him as a coward
and at the thought he cried like d baby.
"A few days later one of t. boys in
suited him, as they had all been accus-
toned to doing. Without a word being,
said, the country boy delivered a blow
which sent his tormentor Sprawling.
This occurred in the days when the
code was considered the only recourse
in such a case, and a blow meant a
challenge from the one who was
struck. This boy, however, did no.
wait for that but went to his room
and wrote a challenge to the boy he had
just knocked down.
AN opology was Immediately sent
but it was ignored. The boys fighting
blood was up, and he sent back wore
he would accept no apology; that there
| must be a fight.
In vain did the friends of the boy
who had been challenged endeavor tc
convince the other that his honor had
been satisfied by the blow and The
apology. His reply was that they had
called him a coward, n that he would
ave nothing but a fight.
And 1 dom want any of you to be
my seconds, either, he added.
II sent TO his home in one Of the
upper counties, and had two of his
friends to come down. They wore out
landish costumes, were true grit, and
when the situation was explained to
them they decided there must be a
fight, and they added that if any body
else wanted TO AXE a hand, they wouid
be accommodated. They were not over
Whelmed with applications.
We'll the duel was arranged and re-
suited in the country boy shooting his
antagonist in the hip. The challenger
came off unscathed, and lever agair
did the boys manifest a desire to trihe
with his dignity."-Richmond Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
BREVITIES.

Gen. Shafter is to retire. Will it be
q positive loss?
The automobile gun is ready, has
been tested successfully and the max
ers are we'll satisfied.
In the estimation of certain extreme
republican newspapers that are on
sumed by a savage passion to
or exterminate the F%ilipinos, Mckinley
is a patriot and Tom Reed is a traitor.
One is bloody-minded, and the other is
for peace.
Rev. DR.. David Sprigg had edited the
Richmond, Va. Southern Churchman
for forty years. He was most faith
full, most capable, most orthodox and
evangelical.
The N. Y. Journal, one of the crazy
papers over Dewey, says that the
only thing that could prevent the Ad-
miral from becoming president of the
United States is his absolute refusal to
be a candidate. His modesty, courtesy
and indescribable tact turn all whom
he speaks into friends and supporters"
There is reported scarcity of cotton
mill hands in sections of North Caro-
lima INC South Carolina owing to great
increase in operations.
The Baltimore Sun sent out a fine
portrait of Admirable Dewey in colors.
1t was highly artistic.
The indianapolis Sentinel notes that
the only points in the United States
whore won nqn hJIU clio VOC now arp the
Hawaiian and Sulu Islands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1899.

road Commission. there appears TOO
many instances Of favorstfsm 10 or
CARNATIONS. o only against individ-
uals. contrary TO the holdings Of courts.
laws and judges who are as well equip
ped and capable a. he. that we have
decided, in our humble opinion. { class
such men and usa Of the law among
the trusts, combines. etc. which are
~urenacing the liberties Of the people.
usurptng authority, depressing the
poor and ~cenfraliZing power. regardless
Of the welfare OF I people and Re-
public Any little cechnicaf7ty now
seems to be a sufficient excuse for The
issuing Of an Injunction benefitting a
corporation. This injunctnlon game ID
going too far and should BE- stopped
Salisbury Truth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
GEN. BUTLER'S PLANS NOT FA-
NORED.

ing with the negro question excites
comment, but receives but little in
dorsement. His proposition is TO send
the negroes to Africa and the Amer
lean people to foot the bill. The idea
of c%olonizing them in one or more
states in the northwest is more popu-
as we are able to judge of public opin-
ion from newspapers there is not as yet
an united sentiment in the south, or in
any one state, as to the best way to
settle the much discussed negro ques-
ton. There are many opinions, but no
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
From a Grateful Newark Woman.

when l wrote to you l was very
sick, had not been well for two years
The doctors did not seem to help me.
and n said l could not live three
months. l had womb trouble, falling,
ulcers, kidney and bladder trouble.
There seemed to be such a drawing
and burning pain in my bowels that /
could not rest anywhere. After using
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Sanative Wash and follow
ing your advice. l feel well again and
stronger than ever. My bowels feel as if
they had been made over new. With
many thanks for your help, 1 remain,
L. g., "A ANN ST., NEWARK, N. j."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06

Mr.. J. B. Wharey, an accomplished
son OF North Carolina, has been ap-
pointed to fill, professionally" the
hair of English in the Southwestern
Presbyterian University made vacant
by the death of DIR. Henry w. Nafr.
He is strongly endorsed and it in said
that already he gives promise of ad-
mirable work." as we learn from the
Charlotte Presbyterian Standard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
W.i2E a.;ttss Faith Did
FOR MRS. ROCKWELL.
[LErTzR TO MRS. NC. 6o.Sal

ILLI4-N 70 MRS FINAaAA NO. O9,So4J
u was a great sufferer from female
weakness and had no strength. It was
impossible for me to attend to nv
household duties. I had tried every
thiE~ and many doctors, but found no
relisf.
NY ster advised me TO trT Lyd;e
4. PinAhams Vegetable Compound
which | did; before using all of one
bottle l felt better. kept on with i
and to my great surprise I am cured.
All who suffer from female complaints
should give it a trial."-MRs. Rock
WELL, 1909 S. DIVISION ST., GRANp
RAPIDS, MICH.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
A Joint-Polar Expedition.

New York, October 2.-Dr. Nansen,
the Arctic explorer, said today TO the
correspondents Of the associated Press:
The United States ought TO join
Great Britain and Germany in a CO.
operative polar exploration Thus the
three progressive nations would work
for the common good of mankind and
science. If the polar districts are ever
to be thoroughly explored it VIII prob
ably be due to such action"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
HOME FOLKS.

Mr.. Leonard c. Van Noppen, a gifted,
scholarly native North Carolinian, to
whom the Messenger referred a few
days since, has been invited to deliver
a course Of lectures before three or four
northern colleges and universities. We
are gratifed to see his excellent tai
ents appreciated in this way. The
south should avail itself OF his services
also.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06
Men of I'll scotsman Arrested.

Liverpool, October 2.-On arrival
here today from Queenstown, twelve
bremen of the British steamer Scotch
man, which was wrecked September
21st IN the straits OF Belle Isle, while
bound o Liverpool to Montreal,
We're arrested ON the charge Of looting
the passengers on board h Scotch
man
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If Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure, which is sold for the small price
Of Is cts, 30 cts. and S1.00. does not r
axe the bottle back and we will refund
your money. Sold for over fifty years
Oh this guarantee. nrice rs cts. and
nh as. For sale oy X. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-06

The man who spends his money all
And never saves a dollar,
Will always have to fight with want
And wear a poor mans collar.
But he who saves his surplus dimes
Will soon his income double,
And have a handsome sum laid by
For times of stress and trouble.
To keep the savings safe and sure,
With interest fund accruing,
The Trust and Savings Company,
Its course is still pursuing.
, 1899-02-21

slccplessness, and all the woes of dyspep-
STA. 1t is the disordered stomach that
makes thin, impoverished blood, where
microbes of consumption flourish and null
tiply. 1t is the weak and disordered stom-
ach which brings about conditions that
cause a hacking cough, sore throat, bron-
chitis, weak and bleeding lungs.
To make the foundation of your physical
structure solid; so that the rest of the or
gans may successfully resist the attacks of
disease, nothing equals DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. This medicine is a
tonic, an appetizer, n blood purifier, a
nerve builder, a flesh maker, a foe to weak
ness and a blessing to worn-out and run
down humanity. 1t is n non-alcoholic
specific for every disease that comes in ad-
vance of consumption. 1t is a distinct
remedy and stands alone. Nothing is like
it, and there is no substitute for it. It has
a record of thirty years of cures.
Mrs. Lula Hedgecoke, of Dozier, Ceilings
worth Co., Texas, writes: II was troubled for
seven or eight years with indigestion and liver
complaint, and received more benefit from the
use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and Pleasant Pellets than any medicine I
have ever tried"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
are for constipation. biliousness,
and torpid liver. These troubles
they cure permanently without
causing distress. They are pleas
H ant in fact as well as nane-no
gripping. At all dealers.
, 1899-02-21
A GOOD THING.
Push It Along.

Is an expression often heard. but 1t
don't apply in our case We've got q
good thing, hut we pull it along. The
electric lighted, %vestibuled palace car
trains OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul railway, between Omaha and
Chicago, are as good a thing in railway
equipment and service as ever turned a
wheel, and they are pulled across the
country on special fast time. An in
candescent electric reading lamp in
every berth. Modern library cars
Elegant dining cars. No better train
runs. Close connection at Omaha with
Union Pacific trains from the west and
in Union depot at Chicago. with fast
trains for the east. Once tried always
used. Try 1t. Tickets on sale at all
coupon Offices.
L. l.. DOWNING,
Commercial Agent,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
, 1899-02-21
WOMAN'S CLUB OFFICERS.

All department meetings are held
at Mrs. ]. w. 7. Gray's, corner Sixth
and Grand Avenue. Executive meet
ings occur on the first Tuesday even
ing of each month at the court house.
The General club meetings are held
on the last Saturday of each month at
the club headquarters. At this meeting
the members are entertained by a pro-
gram given by n of the departments.
President-Mrs. Wilhelmina Brown.
First Vice President-Mrs. Mary
Preston.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Emma
knight.
Third Vice President-Mrs. Nellie
Corthell.
Fourth Vice President-Mrs. Emma
Symons.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Anna
Spafford.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss June
e. Downey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Harriet Balch.
Assistant Treasurer-Miss Nellie
johnson.
Board OF Directors-Mrs. Nettie
Harris, Mrs. Mary Bellamy, Mrs. Han
nah Durlacher, Mrs. Fannie Manasse,
Mrs. Elizabeth Ingham.
DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS.
SOCIAL SCIENCE. Meets second
and fourth Wednesdays, from $3.50 to S.
Mrs. Nettie Harris, Chairman.
Miss Adelaide Brown, Secretary.
MOTHERS. Meets second and fourth
Mondays from 2:3O to 4.
Mrs. Annie Arnold, Chairman.
Mrs. Maud Buffum, Secretary.
HISTORY AND LITERATURE.
Meets first and third Saturdays from
3 to 4:30.
Mrs. Anna DeLario, Chairman.
Mrs. Kate Holmes, Secretary.
ART. Meets first and third Thurs
udyS, lTOm t.oV W . ~. ".
Mrs. Emma Knight, Chairman.
Mrs. Eleanor Fox, Secretary.
DOMESTIC SCIENCE. Meets first
and third Saturdays, from 2:30 to 4.
Mrs. Fannie Manasse, Chairman.
Mrs. Lucy Hodgeman, Secretary.
HEALTH. Meets second and fourth
Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 p. m
Mrs. AIDA Ulen, Chairman.
Mrs. Cora Brees, Secretary.
MUSIC. Meets first and third Tues
days, from 1880 to 9 p. m
Miss Wtnant, Chairman
Mrs. May Baird Campbell, Secretary
CURRENT EVENTS. Meets second
and fourth Wednesdays 1t 2 p. m.
Mr.. Jennie Land. Chairman.
aEM Hstts Dsnag. SsUstarv.
, 1899-02-21

and paid not the le2gt attention to Mrs.
Wylks' p~ieadings.
Hell break out, 1 know he will,
and kill the baby! Oh, dear, aren't you
going to get the police?'' And Mrs.
Wylks tugged at the bedclothes.
"Och! Och!'' answered the girls.
holding ON to their night coverings.
"Oh, dear, I'll go myself l won't be
killed. l won't have the baby killed. l
leave you to your fate. And Mrs.
Wylks fled, closely followed by the
girls, who objected to being left to their
fate, and springing from their beds they
had caught up whatever articles of
wearing apparel lay conveniently at
hand and followed their mistress down
the stairs, past the door of the sitting
room, on to Mrs. Wylks' room, where q
pause was made long enough for the
anxious, loving mother to'grasp her ba-
by and wrap a blanket, which she hasti-
ly drew from the bed, around it, and
the girls arrayed themselves in whatev-
er they had brought with them, enliv-
ening the time while making their
toilet with little shrieks and screams,
as they heard a voice from the closet
demanding in no gentle tone to be let
out. Then the three women and the ba-
by took up their onward rush down
stairs. They halted to open the front
door, and the young heir of the house
hold, so rudely aroused from his slum-
bers, entered q protest in loud and angry
tones.
The door was opened, and Mrs. Wylks
took her stand on the steps, while the
girls hurried away for help. What a
long time, it seemed to Mrs. Wylks,
they We're gone. She could not hear the
captured burglar banging on the door
and calling to be released, not even
when she, stepped into the hall and lis
tened. He had undoubtedly resigned
himself to conquering circumstances.
"Oh, how l wish Mr.. Wylks would
comet" she said to herself, nesting her
baby close in her arms. 81 knew some
thing was going to happen. How glad
he will be that baby and are safe. Oh,
l am Sc glad you have comet
This last exclamation was caused by
the appearance of the two girls and half
a dozen police.
you've captured a burglar, I under
stand, ma'am," said the captain, ad-
dressing Mrs. Wylks.
"Oh, yes. He's in tho closet up
stairs-that is, if he has not got out"
and Mrs. Wylks pointed the way for
them to go and followed closely in the
rear.
"Sure, they think you're a hero,
ma'am, whispered Ann to her mistress
as they went up the stairs.
Into the sitting room they marched
and arranged themselves before the
closet door.
The captain unlocked and opened it;
two officers sprang forward and dragged
for their victim.
Mrs. Wylks peered from behind the
open door, where she had hidden, and
looked at the prisoner.
She then anne out to get a closer look,
and with a rather slammed expression on
her face she observed:
",Why, MIR. Wylks, is that you?"
After n short and entirely satisfactory
explanation the officers withdrew, and
Mrs. Wylks fondly embraced her cap
tmred burglar, who faithfully promised
he would never, never, never, never do
ally more.-New York News.
, 1899-02-21
HAPPY LOVE.

While they sat before the fro
Nothing more did he desire
Than to get a little higher
II he could.
And his heart beat high and higher,
And her look grew shy and shier
When he sidled up close by her,
As he should. q.
Then he ventured to inquire
II her sister, Jane Maria,
And her mother and her sire
We're quite well,
And from time TO time he'd eye her
AS though he would like to buy her,
And his bashfulness was dire
For a spell.
Then his husky throat grew drier
When he told her that the squire
To himself would gladly tie her
If she would.
Might he now go ask her sireP
And he thought he would expire
When she said to his desire
That he could.
Burlington Hawkeye.
, 1899-02-21
L. L.. DOWNING,
Commercial Agent,
Salt Lhbe City, Utah.

Not n child dies where ten form
erly died fromcroup. Peoplehavelearn-
ed the value Of One Minute Cough Cure
and use It for severe lung and throat
troubles. II Immediately stops cough
ing. It never fails. Frsnk H. Eggles-
ton. We Druggist :
, 1899-02-21

WASATCH TRIBE NO. 2, I. o. of R
M. Meets first and third Monday oven
ings in 1. o. o. F. hall.
VIM. Miller. g..
Chas. M. Nissen, c. Of R.
, 1899-02-21

CUSTER POST NO. /, g. A. R
Meets second and fourth Monday even
ings in G. A. R. hall.
8. A. Crawford, P. c.
]. A. Coke6air, Adtt.
, 1899-02-21

CUSTER CORPS NO. 20. W. R. G.
Meets first and third Monday evenings
in G. A.. R. hall.
Mr.. n. A. Kinnear. PreA
~ E1ote D4nAar. 0ssFseAsy.
, 1899-02-21

When a builder wants to put up a per-
mauent structure, he looks well to the
foundation. He digs deep and lays the
stones with exactness and precision. He
"trues and "plumbs and levels" A
defect or weakness in the foundation will
affect everything above it. A
solid foundation is an absolute
necessity for a solid house. In
the physical structure the
, 1899-02-21


stomach is ii
foundation. Vi
on it depends Il,
support of ever
other organ i.
the body. 1t
the c a k
and disor-C.
dered stom- n;
ach that
causes indi-
~gestion, i'm
pure blood,
general de-
bility, ncrv-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
STOLE A GOLD WATCH.

Nit Powell a. notorious colored wo-
man, is again an inmate of the city
JAN. whittier she was taken by Officer
John S. Long yesterday afternoon on
the charge of stealing n wad of money
and gold watch Wednesday night
The loss wds reported to the police,
who worked up the case. finding that
Powell had offered to pawn the watch
with several parties. She did not deny
that she had the watch, but said that
Julia Griffin and a man who lives with
her were the parties who should be held
responsible for the larceny of the
money and watch, and not her, that she
vas the innocent third party Julia
Griffin was arrested and locked up. The
case will probably be heard in the Po-
lice Court this morning
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
NAVAL 1NTELL1GENcp.

Chief Engineer C. ]. MacConnell, de-
tached from the examining board at
New York and placed on waiting Or
deqS.
Assistant Surgeon e. ". Armstrong.
detached from the Scorpion and order
ed to the Charles ton.
Passed Assistant Surgeon A. Faren-
ho!t, detached from the Charleston and
ordered to the naval hospital at Cavite.
Naval Cadet Il. L. Johnson, detached
from the Massachusetts, and ordered
to the Eagle.
Naval Cadet w. T. TaTrant, detach-
ed from the New Orleans and ordered
to the Vixen.
Naval Cadet d. e. Theleen, detached
from the Massachusetts and ordered to
the Vixen.
Naval Cadet C. t. owens, detached
form the Indiana and ordered to the
Vixen.
Naval Cadets W. Mcdowell and c.
l.. Smith, detached from the Yankton
and ordered to the Eagle.
Assistant Engineer f. C. Nelson. de-
tached from the Prairie and ordered
home.
Lieut.. A. C. Parsons, detached from
all duty and ordered home.
Lieut. j. G. Dow, detached from the
Supply and ordered to the naval hos
pital at New York for treatment.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
THE ROOSTER FOUND.
mr.. John H. Hall win Be Tried for

Mr. John II. Hall Will Be Tried for the
Larceny of the Said Chicken.
After as fine n bit of detective work
as mas ever been known in this vicinity
Caty Sergeant Smith has succeeded in
soptaanng possession OF the rooster all
seged to have been stolen from the hem
merry OF Lawyer ". ]. Wool. Where and
nlpder cifcums tances the bird was cap
eurea VIII pc made known at the great
mock court trial under The auspices of
the Portsmouth Y. NJ. C. A., in Elks'
Opera House. ON Tuesday evening next
The fowl will be on exhibition in front
81 the Association building from Sat
uroay morning until Tuesday evening
SounGay exceptedD. when he will be re-
moved TO the stage Of the Opera House.
wnere he will make his final public ap-
as atce as witness in his own be-
SaM. What will John H. Hall say as
MS ylcum confronts him?
loire reserve seat sale was begun yes
tsrc as;al morning. From the present in
SGcafione the house will he crowded.
we generna admioaaon Ia a5 cents: re.
@Exs6 seets. 70 eAatA
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
TWAS A NARROW ESCAPE.

Yesterday, as q freight train was
backing over the trestle of the south
end of Crawford street. two small col
ored boys attempted to steal a ride.
They managed to clutch the ladder on
two cars, and ride q little ways, but,
fearing to be seen on Crawford street
by the police. attempted to leave their
places by running over the ties. along
with the car. This they did, but the re-
suit was that enc of them fell in be-
tween the ties and disappeared beneath
just in time to prevent being crushed
by The wheels of the car behind. The
other one jumped overheard and two
more frightened "pickaninnies" could
not be found as they came ashore at
"Poole's Landing"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
MISS c1Ay's RECITAL
A Pleasant Occasion Anticipated B,
Those Invited to Be Present.

NASSS IuNIleG 10 BE present.
Miss Agness Clay. a teacher Of music
IN the Fifth Ward, Will give one Of
her quarterly recitals tonight at her
residence on North street. She win be
assisted by Miss Riddick. These reci-
tais are quite popular and are we'll at
tended. The following program will be
presented:
Miss Jessie Cox.
q Soid'ina .................... kuhlan
Miss Edna Whisnant.
.. foika-M azurka ........ Krentzer.
Miss Meta Wyatt.
4. Aark the Herald Angels Sing"
Mendelssohn-Goer deler
Miss Nellie Gayle.
o. OniidrenS Ball ........... WOhlfahrt
MISS ShacSelton and Thews.
0. Oio kentucky Home. .Grobe
Miss Bette Kelly.
Z. SUNDAY Morning .............. Heller
Miss Edna Spence.
8. Rondoletto Burgmuller
Miss Vance Ennes.
o. Cnanson a Boire. .Leybach
Miss Lisette F'rledlin.
10. vocal Solo
Miss Riddick.
IL Lucia de Lammermoor. .Goerdeler
Miss Mabel Freeman.
L. iSio IeVSeS.. Goerdeler
- Miss Charlotte Trant.
IL. Selection
Miss Ida Scott.
L. oSaFid Devr1ent
Miss Olive Brooks.
10. stars and Stripes Forever. -. Sousa
MISS Pauline Pearce, Master Raymond
Pearce.
16. April Showers. Fink
Miss Emma Williams.
II. Revel du Lion. ....A. de Konsti
Miss Clay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-06
DANIEL n REEnXREp-

Information reached the city yester-
day that Mr.. Daniel J. Recdy, n resi-
dent of the city. and n machinist in
the United States Navy. had died in the
Naval Hospital at Chelsea, Mass. The
gentleman died yesterday Just before
noon and his body is expected to reach
Portsmouth tonight. The deceased was
we'll known here and had a wide circle
of friends who sincerely regret his de-
mise. Mr.. Reedy was q son-inlaw of
Mrs. Bridget McHugh and he leaves
seven children to mourn the loss of a
father.