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was taken until evening. During the after noon MT. Bacon, with an alderman, called on me at my office to talk business
 "I was very plain in my speech with them, and proceeded to give them my req sons for opposing them in the meeting.
 '1n the first place, I told them that the specifications accompanying the bid were incomplete; that no contractor could figure the specifications correctly unless he was intimately acquainted with the engineer in charge. l was well aware there had been another contractor in the city to bid on the work, but as publication for bids had only been made one day, when thirty days are by law required, the latter bidder had not had time to make bid. I told Bacon that l knew of an agreement between himself and the other bidder whereby if the latter would not submit bid Bacon would pur- chase the machinery from him, as Bacon had no company of his own, but was merely a travelling salesman. That the machinery
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THE END SEEMS
 NEAR AT HAND Hosti|ities May Cease Suddenly
 in the Philippines. NATIVES ARE TIRED OF WAR Methods in Which the Americans Have Conducted the Fighting Has Con- vinced Filipinos of Futility
 of Further Resistance.

Washington, March 17-There was much reticence shown at the war department to- day to discuss cable dispatch from Gen. eral Otis, which Is regarded as most impor- tant by those reading it, as indicating that hostilities might cease very suddenly in the Philippines and collapse of the insur- rection como at any time.
 The reasons for the belief of General Otis that climax might come at any hour was not stated but his assumption was based on the favorable reports he had received from various sources that the Filipinos were tired of the war and Aguinaldos lead ership.
 It Is said at the war department that the method in which tho Americans have con- ducted the fighting has done much to con- vince the Filipinos of the uselessness of trying to drive out the United States forces. The fighting has been of different charac- ter to that which they were accustomed to when the Spaniards were in possession of Manila.
 General Otis cable has caused a great deal of qualification. It was sent to the president at Thomasville.
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The rumor that Miss Kuehne Beveridge will soon marry James G. Blaine, Jr., has been denied, although her friends still con- firm it and assert that there is a very strong personal attachment between the two.
 When Kuehne Beveridge came out of the west at the age of sixteen to take up model ing in New York, she astonished the me tropolis with bust of Cleveland, which was a most marvellous production. There was strength and character in the work such as is not often found in that of a be- ginner. Miss Beveridge said at the time that such merit as she possessed was who'll ly due to her mother, who from childhood has given her every opportunity to progress - in her art.
 Shortly afterward Miss Beveridge mod
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me but to go under an operation
 In speaking with friend of mine about it, she recommended Lydia b. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, say ing she knew it would cure me. I then sent for your medicine, and after talk ing three bottles of it, the tumor dis appeared. 0hl you do not know how much good your medicine has done me. Ishall recommend it to all suffer- ing women.-Mrs ROSA GAUM, 72O Wall St., Los Angeles, Cal.
 The great and unvarying success of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound in relieving every Arrangement of the female organs, demonstrates it to be the modern safeguard of wo- mans happiness and bodily strength. More than million women have been benefited by it.
 Every woman who needs advice about her health is invited to write to Mrs Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
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swiftly that the pugilist saw his face and form grow out of the clay under her nimble fingers. At that time she gave promise of being a Rosa Bonheur in clay, for her figures had a wonderful lifelike character istc.
 Firing of her art, however, she went upon the stage and soon after married Charles Coghan, a man many years older than she. But the marriage was not a happy one, and Mrs. Coghlan obtained divorce to become Miss Beveridge again. Since then she has worked steadily at her art and has accomplished some beautiful statues, among them being a bust of Bismarck and one of Maceo. She is now only twenty three years old, and one of the most beau tiful and picturesque figures of the metrop- oils.
The age-herald., 1899-03-18
AN ARMY POST
Will Probably be Established at Hunts
 vile New Mills.

Huntsville, March T.-(SpeciaL)-T. w. Pratt has returned from Washington, where he went in the interest of securing a permanent army post for Huntsville, and he was very much gratifed by the pros poets. He talked with several department officials and prominent senators, and a number of them pledged themselves to work in Huntsville's behalf.
 MT. Pratt also visited New York to meet the directors of the Merrmack Manufac- turing company and close the deal for the erection of the new mills at this place. The erection of the mills is certainty, but cer- tain conditions must be complied with be- fore building commences Everything will be arranged at public meeting Saturday. franchise for a street railway will be granted when the mill site is selected.
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Fire at York

York, March 17-(Special.)-Th residence of w. R. McGowan was discovered to be on fire at g o'clock this morning. Before suf- ficient help arrived the fire had gotten under such headway that nothing could 1e done except try to save the contents of the building, most of which were saved. The origin of the fire is supposed 10 have been the little 4-year-old boy playing in the closet, and finding a match, but this Is supposition. MT. McGowan had $1 200 insurance in the Capital City company, of Montgomery.
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WIPES AWFUL ECz MA

My wife was in the most horrible condition of any human being, from Eczema. She could neither sit down nor lie down, her torture was 80 intense. Itried all the doctors that could reach, but she got so that firmly believe she would have died within twelve hours if had not been advised of CUTIcuRA REMEDIES and got them. My wife pent to sleep in tsco hours afzer the first application, although che had not slept Jor seven days, and with two boxes of CUTIcURA (ointment) and one cake of CUTIcURA SOAP she ros absolutely cured, and is well and hearty today.
 SPEEDY CuRs THEArxxx1 roa Tonrunrro, Duvyo- uRiSo uuMoRs, WITH Loss oy HAIR. -Wsrm bsths with s 1T eosns sa,c sDs & RssoLvskT gfeatest sf blood pprfers and hunoT
 Fold throughout ths world. Porrsn D. Arp (. Coee, eole Props Bosion How to Cure the Tos. see
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BESSEMER.

Bessemer, March 17.-(Special.)-Ev thing is quiet here politically. It is prob- able there will be light vote cast tomor- row.
 The first bicycle ever built in BessemeI has been placed on exhibition by Henry Brown of the Marvel City Cycle company Jacob Smith, of Toadvine, was in town today.
 Captain Reuben F. Kolb was town yes- terday. shaking hands with his friends. Mrs. A. A. Baker, of Antonia, Conn, and Miss Lula Baker, of Huntsville, are the guests of Miss Mary Lovett.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E. Vining entertained at whist last night.
 R. E. Evans, for many years, with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway com pany, has accepted the position of secre- tary of the Bessemer Land and Improve ment company, to succeed A. M. Adger, resigned.
 hrs. George H. Marsh and Miss Jessie Jordan arrived today from Pana, Ill.,, where the former has been visiting relatives. Miss Jordan will spend some time with Mrs. Marsh.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Sharp leave tomorrow for Tuscaloosa, where they will visit friends.
 Mrs Alice Stevenson Wooley, of the Guntersville Democrat, has been in town several days, the guest of Mrs. H. w. Film.
 Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben and chil- dren, of Champion, are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Frank Price.
 A missionary tea was given yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Geo. H. Stevenson, by the ladies of the Presbyter- ian church. A large sum was realized.
 The Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church gave tea this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Wm. H. H. Judson.
 Miss Renie Howell, of Birmingham, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. P. w. Waderm.
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Will Erect New Church

Huntsville, March 17.-(Special) 1.-The congregation of the First Cumberland Pres byterian church have decided to tear down the old church, which has stood for over fifty years, and erect handsome modern house of worship in its stead About s15,OOO will be expended on the new. church, all of which has been secured by subscription.
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New Paper at Dothan

Dothan. March T.-(Special)-A new weekly paper is to be published here, the first issue to appear on the 18th of this month. Edward M. Johnson and John R. Keyton will edit the paper, which Is to be the Dothan Home Journal.
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 bled with an ovarian tumor, each year grow ing worse, un- til at last I was compelled to consult with a physician.
 He said nothing could be done for
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AN OPERATION AVOIDED.
Mrs. Rosa Gaum Writes to Mrs. Pinkhem About it. She Says:

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I take pleas ure in writing you a few lines to in- form you of the good your Vegetable Compound has done me. cannot thank you enough for what your medi- cine has done for me; it has, indeed, helped me wonderfully. ezga
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Al Misinterpretatlon

From the Sacramento Record Union.
 Caler-I would like to See your mother if she isn't engaged.
 Fiossie (aged fve)-Engaged! Why, mammals been married ever since knew her!
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Call at Housman's for "Cham pagne Velvet"

Don't go home until you call at the "Mecca" and try Champagne Velvet"
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"The proof of excellence is in the using" Try "Cham- pagne Velvet.
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An Excellent Combination.

An Excellent Combination.
 The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.,, illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa- tive principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. 1t is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and levers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and it's acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N r. For sale by all Druggists. soc. per bottle
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Say! Boys have you been to Hentschel'sP Terre Haute Beer is tout of sight"
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Backache is the first indication of kidney trouble Urinary disorders, diabetes, and even Bright's Disease follow unless promptly checked. Nothing better to make perfect kidneys than pr. Sawyers Ukatine.
 1.-The modern pill'' is rightly applied to Dr. Sawyer's Little Wide Awake Pills, be- cause they perfectly and completely cure biliousness, inactive liver and constipation.
 There is no medicine that has yet been discovered that has virtues deserving to be compared with Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar, for bad cases of Chronic Bron- chitis Consumption, or any cough or cold.
 A priceless blessing is found in Dr. Saw yers Arnica and Witch Hazel Salve for piles, hives, scald-head, eczema pin worms, burns and cuts.
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Southern Trade Journal

John c. Lowrevee, formerly editor and publisher of the Marion Standard, and one of the best newspaper men in Alabama to- day, issued prospectus of "The southern Trade Journal" to be published in the in terest of Montgomery and the south. The first number will appear about the 18th or next month. It will be semi-monthiy publication.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-08

1t was very smart carriage and pair,
and when 1t stopped near the cab rank
the driver OF an ancient growler wac 30
interested he got down and went across
to get n closer look at its glories To
him the coachman said sharply: "Come,
my man. take your rags out of thatl"
The cabby turned, and, with a wither-
ing glance nt the coachman's livery, re-
torted: "Me rags? Me rags. They're
me own, at any rate, my mani"--Lon-
don Answers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-08
He Had Not Missed IL.

A friend making a morning call upon
Peter Burrowes, a celebrated harrister
in ireland, who owas very absent-mindcd,
found him shaving himself with his
face to the wall, and asked d why he chose
so strange an attitude. The answer
was: ITO look in the glass" why,
there is no glass there" "Blcss mel"
exclaimed Burrowes, "I did not notice
that before" Then, ringing the bell,
he called the servant and questioned
him respecting the looking glass which
had been hanging on the wall. "Oh,
SIR" said the servant, at was broken
six weeks ago."-Chicago Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-08
FASHION NOTES.
Items Of Information Upon the New.
est Things I'm Ladies' Co.'S
tunes.

Yellow in its deeper tones continues
to be favorite color among elegant
evening toilets. Many satin duchess
and satin matclassegowns made really
for the New Year festivities are of these
glowing shades, and lace CT the richest
description, jewel-studded nets, also
.:arrow fur in many instances, form the
Sarnitures. To select satisfactorily
2ither yellow or mauve, one should in
variable choose it under artificial light.
Thisisagain suggested, asatlhe import
ing houses very recently several costly
materials in these shades, purchased
thoughtlessly by daylight, have event
ually proved most disappointing. Ger
tain shades of yellow. looking exactly
the color of primrose or daffodil, turn
10 an unbecoming salmon color under
electric light.
Narrow dark fur trimming on rich
evening gowns certainly proves ex-
tremely becoming to most women. and
it never looks better than when in con-
JUNCTION with white or yellow satin or
Erocade. Pansies or French viclets in
Iermingled with creamy lace still sup
.:ly very effective addition. AL even
ng gowns are made with graceful
rains. but on the latest Paris and Lon
Con nnde models for dancing the front
Of the skirt is decidedly shorter than
any VIC have seen in several seasons.
They just touch the instep. and are de-
3igred, it is said to reproduce the IA
iniIinr Vatican effects, anG at the same
lime afford opportunity for the display
of the luxurious lace-triInmed hosiery
and the jewel-buckled French shoes
and slippers.
The airiest of gowns in black are
worn by girls in their teens and "early
iwenties." The flufIier the many
plated frills and f1ounces the greater
the vogue of the sable gown. Soft silky
black Russian net is very much used to
drape and freshen princcsse slips of
black satin, and if the haIf-low bodice
is finished with q falling rufIle of the
net, trimmed with narrow rows OF
black satin ribbon, and the waist made
round and full, with the finish of a
handsome sash either Of black satin or
Of net bordered with the ribbon and
rounded at the long ends, it will look
sufficiently girlish and pretty, notwith-
standing its somber hue.
Black is never really so stylish as
when left entirely nlone. Even natural,
colored flowers worn with it seem to
lower its rich quality, though one sees
occasionally black gown worn with
good effect by woman of artistic taste
"a trained toilet, for example. of black
satin or moire drapeG with silk net, or
chenille-dotted and trimmed black
tulle with just touch of vivid royal
red placed somewhere on the bodice,
and an answering CLEAN set in the
coiffure.-N. Y. Post. ..a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-20

Fine Opening for such AN Enterprise
In Wllmington-A Gentleman Here
Who VIII Make an Effort TO Atlrast
the Attention Of Glass Manufacturers
TO Our ResOr
Mr.. J. /. York, - Greensboro, as here
tofore mentioned in The Messenger, is
being in our city with a view to re-
moving his paint and varnish works
from Greensboro to Wilmington, ex-
poets to remove his plant to our city
at an early day.
In conversation with Mr.. York at
The orion last night, he said there was
a splendid opportunity for a glass man
ufactory in Wilmington. His investiga-
ions in search OF slick or sand for
his paint works has demonstrated that
near this city, principally at Mt. Mis-
cry, two or three miles from the city,
on the Yadkin branch of the Atlantic
Coast Line, there is the greatest album
dance of sand of the best quality for
the manufacture Of glass. There is
also plenty of sand at other points on
the Yadkin road between Wilmington
and Fayetteville.
MI. York tells us that with the assist
ance and encouragement OF u citi-
Zens, he will make an effort TO interest
glass manufacturers in the prospects
here. He thinks the proper efforts
would result in a big glass factory for
Wilmington, if manufacturers were
only made acquainted with u re-
sources in that connection.
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One for Attempted Criminal
and the Other for Attempted Murder

and the other for Attempted Murder.
Baxley. Ga. June 16.-One week ago
today Will Ables was put on trial here
for criminal assault and in one hour
was convicted and sentenced to death.
Today news was received of two lynch
ings in this county. Both were near
Surrency, a small town twelve miles
from here. In the first case the negro,
named Williams, attempted a criminal
assault Upon Mrs. Hiram Kennedy,
white. Mrs. Kennedy locked herself
in a room and put her small son out of
a window. He ran to a neighbor's, a
few hundred yards away, for help. The
negro heard the people coming and fled.
A posse was soon organized and the ne
gro captured. He was taken to Sur
rency to await the arrival Of a train
to bring him to Baxley Jail. While
there he was apparently spirited away
by unknown parties, n he has neItn-
er been seen nor heard of since. 1t is
believed that he was carried to some
remote part of. the woods and there
lynched.
In the second case, Dave Clark, a ne
gro, had a dispute with a constable who
had a tax execution against him. The
constable attempted to levy on some
property to satisfy h execution. Clarke
attempted to. shoot him, but was pre-
vented by outside parties. Yesterday
Clarke was found in the woods nearby
dead, with several shot holes in him.
No evidence could be secured as to who
did the killing, except that a mob Of
unknown men came to his shanty that
night where he and some more darkies
were n took him off, and the next
seen of him he was found dead.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-20
The whe whos

We are requested 10 state that there
will be a "concatention" OF the mystic
and fraternai order Of Who Who's at
Red Springs in the near future. We
learn hat sixteen or eighteen new
members viii be ca1awauled into the
secrets and mysteries of the order An
urgent invitation IS extended 10 the
Wilmington Who Who's TO be present,
and take with them all candidates who
desire membership.
The order of Who Who's is composed
of 1umbermen OF persons who have
something to do with lumber and the
lumber business, including manufactu-
rers, their statesmen, and persons engag-
ed in the mandatory or sale OF ma
chinery for the lumber business. The
badge or button Of the order worn on
the lapel Of the "a contains the pic
ture of a black cat with his tail up
and his back bumped for a high so
prano part in a concert on the old brick
wall or to play a part in some other
catastrophe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-20
AN ajNPROyOKE ED ASSAULT
Caused by a Waiter Accidentally Spill.
ing Wine on "rOd, Sloan

Caused by a Waiter Accidentally Spills
ing Wine on "rOd. sloan
London. June 16.-The Star today
says: After the racing at Ascot,
Sloan appeared on the lawn and a
waiter accidentally upset a glass Of
liquor over Sloan's clothing. The lat
ter instantly arose from his chair and
struck the waiter in the face with a
champagne bottle, inficting severe
wounds. No doubt the affair will be
hushed up, but it was the most I'M
provoked assault ever witnessed"
Talking about the matter with a rep
resentative of The Associated Press to-
day "Tod" Sloan said: "The papers
have largely exaggerated the affair on
the Ascot lawn. A waiter was drunk,
when I happened On the lawn with
some friends, and he grew insulting to
my friends, and a friend said that if
he continued so doing he would hit
him. The waiter disappeared at that
moment when 1 remarked: Nov,
when he returns, he will upset this
table" Sure enough, he did so, spill
ing the entire contents over me-. One
man struck him and his finger rings
cut the walters mouth. I was not con-
cerned in striking him at ALL"
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An Affecting PARTING

Deputy United States Marshals A. d.
Morrisey and E. ". Parish left yester-
day morning for Raleigh to take the
convicts of the United States district
court to the ~penitentiary. There were
only three Of them-Nicholas PolitZ,
sentenced to six years at hard labor, for
counterfeiting silver dollars and halves.
Walter Silvey, sentenced to n year
and one day at hard labor. for counter
feiting nickels, and John Horne, OF
Robson county, sentenced to n year
and one day at hard labor, for retail
ing liquor without license.
POLITE was taken by his home to bid
his wife goodbye, and it was a most
distressing and sad sight for those who
witnessed it. A faithful, heart-broken
wife, bidding farewell to her husband
for six long years, and the deep emo
ton and chagrin Of the husband was
more than the stoutest heart could
stand.
Politz made over all his property to
his wife, and she is at liberty to con-
duct thes tore at 224 South Front
street, or to dispose of it, and either
make her home here or elsewhere as
she likes.
The sad experience of Politz has won
much sympathy for him and especially
for his wife. Ever since his arrest he
h. exhibited contrition and frequently
cried aloud in his distress. Since his
conviction he~ has tried to. bare up
bravely, but at intervals he would
break down and get almost beside
himself.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-20
MIME SOLD
I Party Headed by Rockefeller Pay
$23,OOO.OOO for the Property

Chicago, June ia special to The
Times-Herald from Salt Lake says:
Marcus DAILY, of Montana, n his as
s3ciates in the Anaconda Mining Com
pany have sold all their holdings in
that company's interests to an eastern
syndicate headed by John D.. Rockefel-
Ter for $23, 000, 900. Though the transfer
occurred more than a month ago, it has
w been made public. The sale leaves
Daily with nothing in Montana ex-
cept his Bitter Roo stock farm. He
is also pledged not to engage in cop
per mining in Montana. i.
Of the $23, 900, 900 for which the Daily
and allied interests were sold, Mr.. Daily
pockets $4,000, 900. J.. B.. Haggin gets
So, DOC, 900 and Lloyd Levys, of San Fran
cisco, $4,000, 00O. Mr.. Daily has agreed
to remain as manager of the entire
property for one year. His salary is
reported to be $25, 900. AT the end of
that time he will go on a tour around
the world.