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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

For the first time in our history the
houses of the general assembly in joint
session have been called upon TO exer-
else judicial functions in hearing evil
dence and passing upon the removal OF
public officers (the Wilson cases). The
terms OF law under which We proceeded
were far from clear, and the procedure
new and untried. That members were
discharging judicial duties involving
determinations of law and fact was con-
ceded by all. That in discharge Of
these duties each member acted in the
capacity Of judge and juror and was re-
quired upon his oath and his honor 10
return true verdict and judgment is
equally clear. Whatever the citizens of
the state may think of the result ar
rived at, it is clear that the principle
usually and properly controlling repre-
sentatives of the people, making it their
duty TO give expression to the will of
their constituency. could not control in
this matter; that the imposition of
such duties upon the legislature is un-
wise and contrary to fundamental prin-
ciples of our form of government,
which provides for separation of the
legislative, executive and judicial func-
tions, is admitted and We have removed
the provisions therefor from our statute
books.
\ Dealing with the finances of the
state, we have endeavored to be con-
servative and economical That there
is among our people an industrial awak-
ening is shown by the large number of
charters for such enterprises we have
been called upon to enact into law. 1t
is matter we'll worth careful considera-
ton whether there should not be i'm
provement in the general law provid-
ing for Incorporation of private com
panieS and associations, thereby saving
much time which should be devoted to
the consideration of public measures.
The large number Of charters for cities
and towns sent to us from different
sections Of the state show healthy in
terest among the people in regard to
the problem of municipal government
Il have seen nothing said or done
which did not proceed from an honest
desire to advance the best interests of
the state.
I'VE commit our work to the fair AMI
just consideration of the constituency
who confided to us their highest and
best political interests. Without re-
gard to party or political differences,
we separate with naught but kindly
sentiment. The attendance has been
unusually good. A number of the mem
bers have been detained by sickness.
One lies at deaths door.
For the last time in the Nineteenth
century the general assembly of North
Carolina has met and is now readsy to
adjourn. For reasons deemed wise to
us, we have, as the constitution pro-
vides we may do, determined to ad-
journ to a day certain. In accord
ance therefore with the joint reso-
luton of the two houses, I hereby
declare this house adjourned to the
second Tuesday in June, 1907
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10
A BRITGSHER ON THE WAR.
A Lecture on the Spanish a me ric. "a
War by a British Wee Admiral

London, March 8-Vice Admiral
Philip Howard Colomb, retired. lee
tured this afternoon on the lessons of
the Spanish American war, before th..
members Of the United Service Insti-
tutions.
After dealing with the impossibility
Of secrecy in warfare hereafter, owing
to the vigilance of the press, and the
necessity for protecting cables in shall
low water, he said he thought that If
Spain had showed real comprehension
CT strategy, the United States would
not have been so successful. The sure
way for the United States would have
been for her to send a sufficient force
10 the coast OF Spain to balance the
forces known to have been in Spanish
ports, and to send a squadron to the
Cape Verde islands the moment IL was
known a Spanish fiotilla was assem-
bling there.
The lesson TO be deduced was, accord
ing TO the lecturer, that the American
strategy was hazardous in so far as
1t departed from the sterotyped rules
OF naval warfare. Admiral Ceryera's
snips were lost sight of, causing anx-
lety on the American coast, and obli1-
ing the Americans to keep considers-
bic squadrons wholly in defensive at
utude instead Of maintaining COM
mand OF the sea 1t was clear, he
added, that IL there had been coal sup
Plies at Santiago de Cuba and IL Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron had been rea-
sonably efficient instead Of a "misera-
'ole abortion" all 1t could have pur-
posed TO effect by entering Santiago
might have been effected without any
interference upon the part of the
United States navy.
From the actions between the Span
ish forts and American ships, the
speaker deduced the idea that very in
efficient batteries were able to keen
ships at distance.
Regarding the purely tactical ques-
lions involved, the admiral said it was
plain Admiral Dewey took full advant-
age OF the superiority of his guns and
gunners and placed himself In SO dis
tant a position that neither the Span
ish ships nor the Spanish batteries.
were able TO adequately reply to his.
fire.
The whole thing" continued the lec-
turer," was terribly business-like on
the American side, with a pathetic pa
rade OF quixotic gallantry on the
other"
In conclusion, Admiral Colomb COM
mented upon the fact that all orderx
TO the American ships were sent from
Warrington, which he considered was
a momentous change I'm naval warfare.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10
OUR TROOPS IN CUBA
All the Volunteers TO be Withdrawn
Before the Rainy Season Sets In-Fif-
teen thousand Regulars TO Remain

Washington, d. c., March S.-Or-
ders were issued at the war department
today for the Twelfth New York vol
unteer infantry, now at Matanzas,
Cuba, TO take passage on the transport
Berlin for New York city, where it will
be mustered out. This is the begin
ming of a general movement for the
muster out of all volunteer troops
stationed in Cuba. The fact that the
rainy season is not far off is a potent
reason for the early recall of the volun-
teer troops there. The homeward
movement will have to be gradual, be-
cause of limited transportation facil-
tiles now at the disposal of the war
department
There are now about $4,000 volun-
teers in Cuba, and their withdrawal
will leave about $4,000 regular troops
there for the enforcement of the policy
of administration for the establish
'ment of a stable government in the
island. The volunteer troops now on
garrison duty in Cuba and under mus
ter-out orders include the following
organizations: Second Illinois, One
Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana, Fourth
Illinois, One Hundred and Sixty-firSt
Indiana, Ninth Illinois, Forty-ninth
Iowa, Third Kentucky, Thirty first
Michigan, Second Louisiana, Sixth
Twelfth New York, First North Caro-
lima, Third Nebraska, Second South
Carolina, Fourth Tennessee, Fourth
Virginia, First Texas, Second and
Third United States volunteer engi-
neers, the Second and Fifth United
States volunteer infantry, and the
Second and Third, Eleventh, Twelfth,
Thirteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth and
Seventeenth companies of the signal
corps. AS yet no orders have been is
sued for the muster-out of the regi-
ments, with the exception of the
Twelfth New York; but it is expected
that the formal orders will be issued
in the case of all the organizations
named within the next few days. Un-
der the present plans of the department
it is expected that all of the volunteer
troops will be withdrawn from Cuba
before the first of May, and so escape
fever which makes that country very
undesirable place of residence during
the summer months.
The officials Of the administration
express satisfaction at the present
political status of affairs in Cuba and
are confident of a continuance of the
prevailing peace and good order. The
troops are to be withdrawn on the
theory that there is no longer need of
their services in that country and that
the questions of government will work
out themselves without the presence
of a large military force. Consequent
ly there is no present purpose Of re-
placing the volunteers with regular
ops and such course of action will
be taken only in case it becomes nee
essary for the action of the admins
trative policy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

Marlboro, Mass, March S.-The ex-
animation made of the stomachs Of the
four members of the Underwood fami-
ly, who were found dead in a tenement
house in the rear Of the Frye shoe fac
tory here on Monday evening, Febru-
ary 18th, shows that the cause of
death in every case was the drinking
of wood alcohol.
The persons who were found dead in
the house were Edward Underwood,
his two daughters. Olive, aged q, and
Frances, aged IL, and John Clifford, 2
year-old SON of Olive Underwood
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10
University Defeats HOrner School

Especial to the Messenger)
Chapel Hill, N. c., March S.-The
university won the first game of the
season today from Horner in a very
unequal contest by the score of "a to
2. The battery of Carolina was Hafbins,
Battle and Graves; Horner, Lanier and
Oldham. The next game is Saturday
against William Bingham school.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

AS the season of the year when
pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat
coughs, cold, catarrh, bronchitis and
lung troubles are to be guarded
against, nothing las a fine substitute"
will answer the purpose" or is "tust
as good" as One Minute Cough Cure.
That is the one infallible remedy for
all lung, throat or bronchial troubles.
Insist vigorously upon having it If
something else" is offered you. R. R.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

For frost bites, burns. indolent sores,
eczema, skin diseases. and especially
Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for
dishonest people who try to initiate
and counterfeit it. It's their endorse
ment of a good article. Worthless
goods are not initiated. Get DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. r. Il. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10
steamer. Cargo Damaged by Fire

New York, March s.-The Mallory
liner. Leona, which was beached yes
terday TO put out fire, was taken back
TO her dock today. The vessel herself
is not seriously injured, but the cargo
in the forward holds was badly dam
aged. The officials of the line estimated
loss more than $4,000 The passengers
who started on the Leona viii sail to-
morrow on the Concho.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

Not one child dies where ten former.
~ died from Group. People have larn.
cd the value OF One Minute Cough Cur
ana use IL for severe lung and throat
troubles. 1t Immediately stops coughs
ing. 1t never fails. r. r. Beilauy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

Give me liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him a bittle Of De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little Pills. R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-10

Washington, d. c., March S.-Sena-
tor Jones, OF Arkansas, Is recovering
gradually from his attack Monday, and
today was resting easily and quietly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
A brave Woman.

The tragic story of the beautiful and
talented Scottish woman, Helen Irving,
is not, perhaps, well known, although
it has been celebrated in song. She had
been, for some time courted by two
gentlemen whose names were Bell and
Fleming. Bell told the girl that if
he ever found her in Fleemings COM
pany he would kill him. She, how
ever, had a strong regard for Fleem-
ing, and one day while walking along
the romantic banks of the Kirtie, she
observed his rival on the other side
of the river among the bushes. Con-
scious of the danger her lover was in,
she passed between him and his en-
envy, who, firing, shot her dead. Fleem-
ing crossed the river and killed the
coward A heap Of stones was raised
on the place where the brave woman
fell and she was buried in the near
churchyacd. Fleming, overwhelmed
with love and grief, went abroad but
soon returned, and, stretching himself
on her grave, expired. He was buried
BY her side.-Detrost Free Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
A Great Mineral Find.

The reported discovery on Mad river,
In the state of Washington, of a great
ledge of remarkably rich platinum ore
is matter of much interest to the sci
entific world, especially as this metal
has never been counted among our
economic products. Years ago small
quantities were found at Plattsburg,
New York and Port Orchard, Ore, but
in neither place were there indica-
tons of paying deposits. and in 1897
the entire product of the United States
waa only $50 ounces. The great bulk of
the: worlds supply comes from the
western slope of the Ural mountains in
Russia. Platinum has a steel gray
color, and derives its great commercial
value from its infusibility in the most
intense heat and it's insolubility under
extreme conditions. tits used by chem
lists, jewelers. and manufacturers CT in
candescent electric lights and for many
other purposes requiring wire that
will resist intense heat. Commercially,
it is worth about SIS per troy ounce
Philadelphia Post.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
puncENr PARAGRAPHS,

No cruiser is without crew, sir.-L.
a. w. Bulletin.
wasn't it cheeky of you, old fellow,
to kiss her without permission?" "Oh,
no; she furnished the cheek.'-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
II rise for information," shouted an
excited politician. II am very glad to
hear it" said bystander, "for no man
wants it more" -Tit-Bits.
More Proof.-"Well," said the war
board examiner, what have you to say
about the beef?" "Oh, it satisfied me, ]"
replied the high private. ''I'm vegeta-
rian, you ow."-Philadelphia North
American.
The drummer looked across the aisle.
The seat beside the pretty girl was va
cant. Going over, he said: us this seat
engaged?" 'No," said the girl, 'but
am; so it won't do you any good. -
Syracuse Herald. .s.e
Accounting for It.-"Have you fol-
lowed the course you marked out for
yourself when boy?" ''No; INTENDED
to be great financier, but have never
yet been able to get enough money to
practice up on."-Puck.
Somebody has invented a double
piano that can be played on either
end" "say, that would be grand in
strument for aatsi Put half in one
suite and half in the other, and give
the rival occupants an equal chance for
fair play and full retaliation Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
A little girl from town was staying
with some country cousins who live on
a farm. At breakfast one morning she
saw on the table dish of honey, and
regarded this as an opportunity to
show her country cousins that she knew
something of country life after ALL
Looking at the dish Of honey, she said,
carelessly: "Ah, 1 see you keep bee"
IN. Y. Christian Advocate.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09

In No Danger.
McGonig!e-The candidates voice has
played out!
Heeler-Well, he can still sign checks.
can't he?-Philadelphia North American.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
COMMANDMENT AvERTED.
santiago's Narrow Escape from DE
Men Regained Their Freedom.

Gen. Shafter, writing of 1.-THE Cap
ture of Santiago" tellshowh he procured
the release of Lieut.. Hobson and his
men.
sat the request of the foreign con.
suls and in the interest of the women
and children, I gave notice that the
threatened bombardment would not
take place until noon of July S. On that
day telegraphed to Washington that
I should not open fire until I got Lieut..
Hobson and his men out of the city,
and should not then if the taking OF
the place required an assault, as con.
sidered that starving the enemy out
was better.
Having number of Spanish pris,
oners, I determined to effect the ex.
change of Hobson, if possible. On the
9th Gen. Toral assented to my PROPOSE.
ton, and Lieut.. Miley was sent to effect
it. The commissioner appointed by the
Spanish commander was Maj. Yrles
The meeting took place under the
broad ceiba-tree where the surrender
aferward was made. After an hour was
consumed in arranging the details
three Spanish soldiers were taken out
blindfolded. To Lieut. Miley's surprise,
the Spanish commissioner selected an
officer who had been wounded in the
arm at the battle of San Juan, an &C.
quaintance of his. We had intended tc
parole him if he had not been taken
and Lieut.. Miley had paper in his
pocket for that purpose. Seven
Spanish soldiers were exchanged for
the seven American sailors. Lieut.
Hobson was then brought within our
lines, where he was enthusiastically
cheered by the army.
II had learned from the English con.
sui that Hobson was confined in one OF
the large buildings nearest us. It was
in plain sight, and from it foated the
red cross. It was under rifle fire, and.
as it was building full of windows,
was afraid he might be in danger; gun
fire would not have been directed to.
ward it, but shots will go astray. espe.
cially rifle-shots. The feet, which was
bombarding eight miles away, would
be likely to hit it. I was very glad to
get Hobson and his men out of the
way. The fact that they were released
by the army has never been acknowl-
edged by officers of the navy, who sim
ply speak of the return of Mr.. Hobson
to his duty."-Century.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09

NEVER QUITE THE SAME.

"A humble cottage meath the hill.
Where children laugh and romp at will
With parents tender love and care.
How could their lives be else than fair?
oh, let them all be glad to-day.
For swift the years will pass away,
And when they're women grown, and men
twill never be the same again.
Together all their tasks are done,
Their interests are all as one;
The selfsame board they gather round,
And at one altar all are found;
The same dear song, the same dear prayer
The same old Bible all may share.
But when they leave the home-oh! then,
IT'S never quite the same again.
The wedding bells may sweetly ring.
And glory be on everything,
But when one leaves the dear home nest,
IT'S lonelier for all the rest.
And II they one by one shall leave.
How can the parents help but grteve7
All come and go, and love-but then.
IT'S never quite the same again.
In other homes az dear and sweet,
Will be the sound Of childish feet;
In many homes, instead Of one.
There will be frolic, laughter, fun.
The old love will be true and deep,
But sometimes 1t may sigh and weep
For something gone, somewhere. some
when,
And tits not quite the same again.
All, we'll! perhaps its better so.
That deeper meanings we may know:
There is no loss, no grief, no pain,
That may not bring its own sweet gain:
And in the blessed land above,
There'll be again one home, one love.
Then one in heart, and one in name.
At last twill ever be the same.
Mrs. Frank A. Brock. in Youths Com
naniOn.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
A sumcient Income.

'What do you consider sufficient
income?" earnestly asked one club
woman across the tea table the ether
day.
.'Always little more than you'll {"
flashed back the fair philosopher. with
q embellishments Home Companion.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
ONE VAST WHEAT FIELD.
Prince Albert. sask., Aug. u. IN
william NcCrsary. Esq. Immigratson
Commissioner. Winnipeg, Man: -

Prince Albert, oasl.. Aug. II. lSOa
william Nccrsary. Esq. Immisratsou
Commissioner. Winntpss. Man: =
Sir: We, the undersigned delegates
from Kansas and Nebraska, U. S. A.,
in reporting the results Of our trip to
Dauphin, and subsequently to Regina,
Prince Albert and the middle Saskatch-
evan country, beg to say that our tick
cts were limited to 81 days, and as we
had other large regions to visit, we could
only spend short time in the Dauphin
country. We examined, however, the
principal cultivated areas in the south
ern part of township IS, range 1e-the
great wheat fields Of Wishart, Blu
chanan, Owen, Smith, Ross, Sinclair, the
Whitmores, Drinkwaters, ETC., and, SUBJ
sequently others to the north, and never,
in our experience. have we seen finer
grain. The whole country is watered
by numerous streams flowing from
the slopes Of Riding Mountain, and ex-
cellent well water is found everywhere,
at from 9 to 1s feet. Extensive for
ests Of spruce and tamarack cover the
northern parts of the mountains from
which timber is manufactured in Dau-
phin and elsewhere, and sold at from
$12 a thousand at the mills. Wild hops
and wild fruits are abundant, and ripen
in the open air. Vegetation through
out is surprisingly luxuriant, and, with
out hesitation, we would rank the whole
region amongst the best grain-growing
areas Of the continent. The output of
wheat last year was about x, 900 bush
els, but this year it is estimated at over
q million.
Westward lie the homestead lands
which now, and when fresh surveys are
completed, will afford comfortable
homes to thousands Of diligent fam
lilies. The great Gilbert Plains, also,
we were unable to visit, where grain
growing has been conducted with the
best results for years, and which will
become vast wheat field as soon as
branch railway reaches there. Settle
ment is speeding in all these regions,
reminding us indeed of the early days
in our own States; and, we have exam
ined, since our visit to Dauphin, por-
ton of the great country lying south
and east Of Prince Albert, we can read
lily imagine the tide of immigration
which will soon. flow into the Canadian
West.
(signed) GEORGE s. BENNETT,
Halls Summit, Kan.
8. w. BENNETT,
Halls Summit, Kan.
e. F. BROOKS,
Westphalia, Kan.
JOHN FLANNERY,
Stuart. Neb.
In No Danger.
McGonigle-The candidates. voice has
played out!
Heeler-Well, he can still sign checks.
can't he?-Philadelphia North American.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09
Gold dissolved by water.

Heretofore it has been possible to dis
solve gold in mixture ofstrong acids.
A way has now been discovered of dis
solving gold in distilled water.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-03-09

respect. When BucyruS would mead on
skillful stampeder, Col. Snortally
would grumble something about "fools
rushin' in" and when he would dodge
belligerent steer he would growl
something about a STOOL for luck" On
the subject of mules the colonel and
Theophilus continued to disagree.
They argued the question morning,
noon. and night. The colonel pointed
out the bad qualities of the mule; The
ophilus grew eloquent over the ami
mails virtues. Glory smiled, but took
nopartin the discussion which resulted
in the famous race at Crag's Corner
race that is still memorable through
out all of the Poncho Basin country.
The colonel brought out long
legged mustang that he had purchased
across the border the year before. This
mustang was sad deceiver, and had
lightened the pocket of many cow.
boy who had backed home animal
against the imported stock. A light
! weight Mexican rode him. A few min
utes later Bucyrus ambled forth, wear
ing that surprised look of mule when
he is but half awakened from a sweet
dream of peace with plenty of barley
hay in it. Judge Arkansaw West of.
ficiated as starter and Judge. All the
inhabitants of the Basin were on hand
to see the race, and even old man John.
son stopped his strengthening and
came from over the range with all
hands to enjoy the holiday
At the start the mustang ran away
from Bucyrus, and atthe quarter there
was room enough for threshing ma.
chine between them. The crowd
| laughed and cheered. and the colonel