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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Havana May 2s.-Today's events in
connection with the payment of the
Cuban troops entitled TO apply here
for a share in the American gratuity
have effectually killed OF the opposi-
ton to the receipts OF the bounty by
privates. In American military circles
il is considered that a fine start a
been made and that the opposition Is
defeated.
Three hundred privates arrived dur
ing the day TO apply for payment. but
though Lieutenant Colonel George NJ.
Randall. CT the Eighth United states
infantry, the commissioner superin-
tending the distribution here, kept his
office open from 10 o'clock a m. to D
o'clock p. m. only 1l2 could be paid
during that interval. as each man took
arms were lot on the roll at all. Nineay
up several minutes. Many who brought
nine rifles were surrendered, most OF
the applicants declining TO take n
chances in turning the over
TO the mayor of Havana, evidently be-
lieving il would be better 10 give them
direct to the Americans.
At the conclusion of the days work,
there were more than 200 who had not
been heard. These will have TO wait
until after the return OF the pay car
on June 18th. when there will be prob
ably extra days assigned for Havana.
General Pedro Delgado. commanding
the Cuban forces around Guanajay,
called his men together today, told
them they were disbanded and ordered
them TO take their arms and go home.
OF the 200 some thirty who were
mounted OF ponies, said they would
ride to Havana and get their money.
Thereupon Delgado, who a formerly
a notorious bandit, called upon the
rest to draw up in line and to shoot
any man who took the road TO Havana.
The thirty mounted men gloomily dis
persed. They will have an opportunity
to receive their share later.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
A ~ChafrmakerS, Trust
Baltimore Sum-

The chair manufacturers Of this city
are watching with interest a movement
toward the consolidation of the chair
making industry Of the country. A
number of firms Of the city have re-
ceived circulars from those promoting
the formation Of such a combination,
and it is understood that options have
been received by committee in charge
of the consolidation from about eighty
firms, a number of which are located
or have interests in Baltimore.
Mr.. H. C. Chapman, Of the firm Of
George Chapman & Son, said last night
that he had heard Of such a movement
and had received a number Of circulars,
but had not attended any OF the meet
ings, and therefore was not acquainted
with the details of the work.
A New York paper published a few
| days g a complete list Of the compa-
| MES upon which options had been re-
cefved, and among them was mentioned
| George Chapman & Co., OF Baltimore.
| The paper also published an interview
| with Judge ]. W.. Campbell, n of the
| committee, in which he said:
while the amount of capital stock
has not been definitely decided upon,
it will be in the neighborhood of $685.
| 600, 000."
1--WE have received several offers from
various banking houses to finance the
scheme" he said, land as it is the in
tention of the constituent companies
to take the bulk Of their purchase price
in the stock of the company, but little
will he left for the fnanciers to take
UP. The wonderful success of the move
ment is shown in the fact that nearly
every chairmaker in the country is in
cluded. There are about e~ighty-six
concerns in the country altogether, and
OF that numebr eighty have signifed
their intention to become members OF
the proposed combination.
Speaking for the committee, 1 can
say that there is now hardly any doubt
but that the company will be formed
as soon as the accountants have finish
ed their work. I expect this will be &C.
| complished within ten days"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile. Of
Washita, L. T. He writes: -Four bot
ties Of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure IL complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
hat Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme rene
dy for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ul-
GERS, boils and running sores. It slim
ulates liver. kidney and bowels, ex-
pels poisons, helps digestion, builds UP
the strength. Only so cents. Sold by
+. r. Bellamv.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Would Not Suffer So Again for Fifty
Times Its Price.

I awoke last night with severe pains
in my stomach. I never felt so badly
in all my life. When I came down TO
work this morning 1 felt so weak I
could hardly work. I went to Miller
& McCurdy's drug store and they re-
commended Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t worked
like magic and one dose fixed me all
right. 1t certainly is the finest thing
I ever used for stomach trouble. 1 shall
not be without it in my home here
after, for I should not care to endure
the sufferings of last night again for
fifty times it's price.-G. H. Wilson, Liv-
eryman, Burgettstown, Washington
Co., Pa. This remedy is for sale by R.
r. Bellamy, Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Finding Of h Court Appointed to In.
vesugate This Natter-Dangers OF
Entering Charleston Harbor
Local Pilot.

Local Pilot.
Washington, May 29-Admiral Re
mey, composing a court Of inquiry ap-
pointed to investigate the circum-
stances OF the recent grounding OF the
cruiser Raleigh at the entrance of the
harbor OF Charleston, s. c., filed his re-
port with the navy department The
findings and opinion OF the court of in
quiry are Is follows:
THE FINDING.
l. Evidence establishes the fact that
the shoal upon which the United States
steamer Raleigh grounded on May 3,
1899, has recently been growing TO the
southwark and has e~ncroached upon
the bearing, which, heretofore. has been
h usual and a safe guide for the en-
trance to Charleston harbor of vessels
Of h Raleigh's draught.
2. 1t is due to this fact that the Raj
eigh grounded.
THE OPINION.
/. In h opinion of the court. no fur
ther proceedings should be had against
any officer or man attached to the
United States steamship Raleigh.
z. In the opinion of the court, Cap
tain Joseph B.. Coghlan, L. S. N, con-
sidering III Raleigh's draught, should
have employed a licensed local pilot
before entering the harbor of Charles
ton, S. c., because of the warning
printed on the chart that there are
frequent changes in the shoal at the
entrance resulting from improvements
in progress d the direction of the
corps of engineers, United States army,
and that strangers should not enter
without a pilot. The court, however. is
dis,nclined to discourage in any way a
commanding officer from plotting his
W vessel under ordinary circum-
stances.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
y Cincinnati Motel burned

Cincinnati, May 29.-The Burnett
house is on fire. All the guests are
safe. A ten blow force of engines are
working.
At 12:4O o'clock tonight s~mouldering
fire broke out between the ceiling and
the floor of the bar and billiard room.
All the guests were quietly and quickly
brought down stairs. I".ere was no
panic. Ffremen thought they had the
fire when they discovered that
1t had crept upward through a frame
partition and 10Y flames are breaking
through the roof.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Griffin, Ga, May 29.-The eleven men
in jail charged with being members OF
the gang who have beaten negroes, had
a hearing this afternoon. Justice Car
hart ruled hat the grand jury was
the proper tribunal TO investigate the
matter.
Judge f. j. Raglan, OF the superior
court, after looking into the state of
affairs, decided to hold a special term
of court this week. The grand jury
drawn will meet at 9 o'clock Wednes-
day morning and make a thorough in
VeStigation. The travers jurors have
been notified to appear Friday morning
at s o'clock, when the special term OF
court will be called TO order.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Decoration Day in Santiago

Santiago, May 29.-Decoration Day
will be deliberately observed here, not
w~fthstanding the a that there are
few graves of American soldiers in this
part of Cuba
Major j.. CT. Saunders has arranged
an impressive ceremony to be carried
out over the graves of the victims OF
the Virginius tragedy of 1873, when
some thirty Americans ard six Brit
ish subjects, with many Cubans, whc
were conveying assistance to the Gu.
ban lnsurrectiCn, on the American
schooner Virginius, were captured by
the Spanish gunboat Tornado and soor
afterwards shot by the Spanish.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
discovered bya woman

Another great discovery has been
made. and that, too, by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened Its clutches
upon her and for seven years n with
stood it's severest tests, but her vltai
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could NOS
sleep. She finally discovered a way TO
recovery, by purchasing Of US a bottle
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept
all night; n with two bottles, has
been absolutely cured. Her name il
Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. C..
Hamnick & Co., Of Shelby, N. c. Trial
bottles free at r. r. Bellamy's Drug
Store. Regular size Soc and s1.Oo. Every
bottle guaranteed. I'd
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Savannah, Ga, May S--Adolpn
Rand, who was arrested last night on
a charge of forgery. turns out to De
Adolph Riddlcsheimer, OF Fort wayne,
Ind, who is said to have emoezZleo
money from the Strauss Manutactu--
ing Company, o: that city. Inc Fort
Wayne police have requested That ne
be held until an officer arrives: he Gas
Consented to go without reQuisition. On
his person were found a namber Of
blank checks IN local banks and che
ar two checks filled in for small
and signei with forged names
of Savannah business men
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Washington, May ga report OF
General Brooke from Havana OF no
deaths from the 9th is a matter OF con-
graduation for the army medical de-
partment. Havana, Santa Clara, San
tiago and Matanzas are all supplied
now with we'll equipped hospitals and
efficient forces of medical officers. 1t
is expected that a certain amount OF
yellow fever will develop in the island
after the rainy season sets in, but pre-
partitions have been made in advance
to handle it as it develops, and with a
very small unacclimated population no
fear is entertained of an epidemic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Terrific storm AT Petersburg

P%ittsburg, May pa terrific wind
and a storm passed over this section
today, doing considerable damage, but
no fatalities resulted. Annie Sullivan, a
~10-year-old girl who was on her way
from school, was struck by a live tele-
phone wire heavily charged by a cross
with electric light wires. The wire
caught her cross the throat and burn
ed into the flesh from ear to ear. The
physicians tonight says she has a
chance Of
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
B1smarcK,s Iron Merry,

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver. Kidneys and Bowels are out
OF order. II o want these qualities
and the success they bring. use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power Of brain and body. Only
z5r at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
New schedule the Beach and
Southport.

Captain John w. Harper announces
a new schedule for the steamers Will
mington and Southport, to go into eff
feet on and after June 1st. Daily ex-
cept Sunday, three trips will be made
to Southport, two in the morning and
one in the afternoon, and two trips, one
morning and n afternoon, will be
made to Carolina beach.
Sunday two trips will be made to the
beach, at 10 o'clock in the morning and
2:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Soldiers on Guard Duty Attacked by
Negroes.

Charleston, S. c., May 29.-Worthless
negroes on S%ullivan's island have re-
Gently caused much excitement by at
lacking United States soldiers without
any apparent cause. On Saturday night
the negroes fired at the lone sentry on
Fort Capron, the mortar battery, and
on Sunday night they assaulted Pri-
vate Owens while he was walking his
beat in front of headquarters and shot
him in the hand. They also took his
sword bayonet and slashed his cap and
coat. The entire garrison was aroused
and searching parties secured the is
land in vain for the desperadoes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
\ Protectorate for Liberia

respondent Of The Daily Chronicle as
serts that DIR. Blyden, a native Liber-
statesman. is now en- route from
Liberia, empowered by the Liberian
executive TO demand an American pro
tectorate for Liberia, and in the event
of the United States refusing he is en-
powered TO approach the British gov
eminent on the same subject.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Killed by Jumping from n Carrfag,

Montgomery, Ala, May 29.-Mrs.
John H. Clisby, wife OF the mayor of
Montgomery, was fatally hurt today
by jumping from a carriage, and her
sister, Mrs. Charles Virgin, seriously
injured. Mrs. Clisby's skull was frac-
tured and she has not regained con-
seriousness. Mrs. Virgins injuries are
not necessarily fatal.
Later-Mrs. Clisby died late tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Thanked by the Oman

Nashville, Tenn, May 29.-Lieuten-
ant Colonel Wright, of Nashville, who
originated the queens birthday cele-
bration at Port Tampa, has received
the following dispatch from Windsor:
The queen sincerely thanks the 10,
Americans at Tampa for their congra.-
ulations."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
A Cargo Of sulphur on Fire

Algiers, May 29.-The French steam
er Alosia, Captain Coste, from Marsoil-
let. on May 18th for Palermo and New
Orleans, with 233 passengers on board
has arrived here with her cargo OF sui
phur on fire. The cook of the vessel
was asphyxiated and several passen-
gers were burned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Many a

Has turned with disgust from all uIn-
erW1se lovable girl with an
breath. karl's Clover Root Tea pu,i-
hes the breath by it's action on the
bowels, ETC., as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
rs cts. and so cts. For sale by r.. r.
Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Sick Headache

The curse Of overworked womankind.
are quickly and surely cured by Karl's
Clover Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer and tissue builder. Money refund
ed II not satisfactory. Price Is cts. and
50 cts. For sale by r Z. BellamyI
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Reunion of Rough Riders

Albany, N. Y, May Ex-Governor
Roosevelt has announced that he will
leave for Las Vigas. New Mexico, on
June 22nd to attend h reunion of his
regiment of Rough Riders there on the
oath.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

ihsve used Ripans Tabuies with 50 much satis. faction that can checrfu..y recommend them. Have been troubled for about three ,.ars with what called bilious tacks coming on regularly once week. Was tod by di.ierent phyS.rians that it was caused by bad teeth. of which had several I had the teeth extracted, tnt tho a.. tacks continued. 1 had seen advertisements M Ripans Tabules in all the papers but Lad no i-'h In them, but about six weeks since fri, nd in
 duccd me to try them. Have tikcn but two of t.e smaL scent boxes of the Tsb.les and have hal no recurrence uf the attacks. Have never given testimonial for anytuiux b, fore. but tho r-, at amount of good which belle, o las Lcca one me by Ripans Tabules induces me to s.iI n,iac To tnc many testimonials you doubtless have in your possession now. A. T. DEWITT
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29
THE COCONINO SUN.

have been great sufferer from constspanoA for over e years. Nothing gsve me any reuef Ny feet sad legs ant abdomen wore hloated co could not wear shoes my feet and only looss dreas. saw R.pans Tabules advertised iu our daily paper. bought some and took them e direct. cd Have ta1en them a3out three weeks and thers Is such change! am not constipated any mors and owe it all to Ripans Tabulsa. Tam thirty. seven years old. have no occupation. only my household duties and nursing my sick hl band He has had the dropsy and am trying uipans Tabules for him. He feels somo better but it will take some time. he has been sick 50 long. You may use my isttsr and name us you like.
 Mrs. MARY GoRnAS CLAnKE
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

ye nrr pa diap rn whurg aorsYo he economical n by cen O the PA zSo ospucrsu rwu some and at ?
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

Tabulcs regularly. shekeeps few cartons Eipans Tabu.cs in the house and ssys she will not be with
 out them The heartburn aad siccp.essness have disappeared with the in..i. -rstioa which was formerly 70 grcata burden for her. Our whole family tase tLe Tabulcs rca ly. especially after . hearty ncaL My mother IS ffiy years 4 age and Is enjoying the best Of heai.h and spl its -sv eats hearty meals. an impossibiliiy before she took Ripans Tabules. ANTON II. BLAUxKx.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

Reading some of the tcsi monia's in fay of kiIaLs fabules. I trie,l tam. kipan Tabulcs TO, on.y relieved but actually cured my youn ste.. the he,,. ches hsve disappeared. bowels gre in gond ..,i.t.on and Le ne sr complains of his sto;paca. Hc Is now rcd. c,,abby .iacri boy This wonter ul chance In'tr.hrie to Eipans Tabuies. ain sitishe'l that they will hcnrEt any one from the radic to old ase) If taken according to drsc. ttons. E.W PnicR
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

car orgp intOa cs,,,vded place without svttinR . headache and sisk.tHhy stomach. Ihcardao0at Ripan | Tal'.l.s f.on, an aunt Of L.Ins w.io was taking the.h for cat.,rrh of the stomach. S.,e 'a1 found Aush rv.lif from their use s,,ic advised n. to tako them tho. nrdi 1 have been du.nSs,s.nc i,st October. and will say they h..yc complete. ly cured ny headaches. l am twen. Y IIrs ,ears old, You are welcome to use th.s testimonial
 Airs ]. BRooKnSaa
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

My seven.ycar old boy suffered with pans .n his Lead. c"nsti, atinn and complained "f t.s sfum1ch. He ( 'ui liot eat i..;e chi.dr a of l.is ne d., and w hat he did eat did not a--ee with him. He was tam ANl of n aaffron color.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29
His Object.

Mir. Bunsby that young mans coming here 10 see you every day in the week.you had better give him a
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

1 want to inform you. ln words of highest praise. of the beneiit 1 have derived from Rlpans Tabules. l am a professional nurse lnd in this profession a aclear head is always needed. kil,ins Tabules does it. After ono of my ceses 1 found m, self completely run down. Acting on tho advice of Nr. Geo, Bow. CT. Pa. u., 6sS Newark Ave. Jersey City. l took Riplas Tabules with grand rcsdlts.
 Miss BKsslR wlIDMAx.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

hint to come after supper
 Miss Bunsby-I don't think it's neces cary pa. That's what he comes after. r.-rit-Bits.
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

1 have been suffering from headacis ever since was n littio s.ri. could never iie in .
The Coconino sun., 1899-04-29

Mother was troubled with h eartbur D and sleeplessL sss, caused by indigestion. for . good many years. One day she saw . testimonial In the paper indorsins Rtpans Tabulcs. She determined to gi,e them . trial. was greatly relieved by their use
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
Taking ''the Queens Shilling'

tary parade-the regular ceremony of guard
mounts held. The detachment of the
household cavalry that goes through this
evolution is made up unques tionably of the
very flower of the British army. The men
are stalwart and dashing, with movements
that show perfect training; their uniforms
are fairly dazzling in their spick and span
splendor, and there is always an admiring
ing spectacle. Judged from it, life in the
army is mainly pictorial and it is an un-
usual day in times of no special excitement
even, on which from twenty to forty young
men are not tempted by the guard mount
show to take 'the queens shilling" from one
of the trim sergeants.
Those who take the shilling in the
neighborhood mentioned are initiated to the
service Of her majesty at the recruiting
depot of ST. Georges barracks, just back of
the National gallery. 1t is the largest in
Great Britain and probably one-q quarter of
all the British recruits are there enrolled
Other large depots are located at Wool
wich, Hounslow and elsewhere. In fact
there is a recruiting depot in every sizable
town in all Great Britain.
Recruits in General.
The recruiting sergeants who work in the
far easier task to perform, generally than
these who do duty elsewhere. Under the
splendid stimulus furnished by the crack
cavalry's appearance the recruits rarely have
to be subjected to much pursuasion and
often offer themselves unsolicited. Recruits
are easily obtained, also, in many places on
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

volunteer service in Great Britain than for
merly. 1t appears to have much in common
with our own state national guard, espe-
cially as membership in volun,eer organ
ization Is counted sort of social distinction
and the prime object of the volunteers IL
home defense and not outside hghting The
Lee Metford rifle, the standard arm of the
British army. has been dealt out to the vol
unteers only lately, however, and they are
almt st as unfamiliar with 1t as our volun-
teers were with the so-called Krag -Jorgen-
sens when the Spanish war broke out. The
Lee Metford Is considered inferior to the
Mauser by some authorities, especially for
use against a civilized enemy. The often
expressed fear that the British soldier will
prove defective in craftsmanship, particu-
larly If pitted against the Beers Is based on
admittedly insufficient rifle practice.
Transportation of troops to South Africa
ia numbers sufficient to carry on war with
the Transvaal, OF necessity calls for an
increase of the British transport service.
and this has already augmented the
demand for suitable ships, and there is great
danger of a worse miX-up than attended
our sending of troops to the West Indies
and the Philippines In the early stages OF
the game. British troops unused to service
away from home will undoubtedly find much
to learn about the proper care of themselves
in South Africa, but every regiment Will
probably contain enough experienced soldiers
to reduce the complications from a change
OF climate. etc, to a miniGnum.
Lieutenant General Sir Redvers Henry
Butler, recently adjutant general of the
forces as successor to Sir William Butler, Is
just the man to command the forces against
thn IIa iu untI Ln,tn "A
against them. He served in South Africa
in 1889, when the British arms virtually
wiped out the Zulus. the Beers create t
enemy. Sir Redvers Is 60 He has been
in ths service since he was 10, and has
served in China, rth America and Egypt,
winning many honOrs and distinctions for
extreme gallautry.