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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
President to Visit Richmond.

Washington, October 25.-The dele
cation from Richmond, Va, called upon
the president today to invite him to be
present at the launching of the torpedo
boat Schubrick from the yards of the
Triggs Shipbuilding Company October
31st. Members of the cabinet
were also invited. The launching Of
the Schuhrfck is to be made the occa-
sion OF a three-days carnival at Rich
mOnd.
Later in the day the president decid-
ed to. accept the invitation and so in
formed the committee. He will leave
here ON the morning of October 31st
arriving in Richmond in time for the
ceremonies. He will return the same
evening. Secretary Long, Attorney
General Griggs and proba bly, Secretary
Gage will accompany him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27

Washington, October 25.-The house
on Rhode Island avenue recently pur-
chased for Admiral Dewey by popular
subscription was formerly turned over
to him today by Assistant Secretary
Vanderlip and United States Treasurer
Roberts, of the Dewey home committee.
Mr.. Fitcli, the owner, went to the treas
ury department this afternoon and pre-
sented the deed, which was immediate
ly filed for record. The purchase price
was about $4,000. Two subscriptions
We're received today, which completed
the payments, including the expenses
incident to the project. One for 81, 900
came from Brooklyn and the other for
$275 was received from the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
Guatamala VIII Arbitrate the May

Washington. October 24.-The govern
ment OF Guatamaia has accepted the
proposition of the United States gov
ernlnent 10 adjust by arbitration on the
claim OF Mr.. May, OF Tennessee. The
claim aggregated about s125,0C In
which sum May claims he was dam
aged through the action OF the Guata-
malan government IN wrongfully de-
priving him OF q railroad concession.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
BRITISH PUBLIC UNEASY.
fRARFUL OF THE TRUE SITUATION IN
TRANSVAAL,
CORRECT NEWS SUPPRESSED.

Detected dfn''Doctorfng'
Dispatches Slight Skirmfsh Given
Out as a vfctory-No Information as
Aim of the Boers-Not Discouraged
by Present state of Affairs Their
Strength 100, 900 Soldiers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
Aid for Mrs. stonewalI Jackson.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., October 25.-It is stat
ed officially that one chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy in this
state has already raised 500 for Mrs
Stonewall Jackson.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
ON VERGE OF A CRISIS.
EhGLANDS WAR PREPARATIONS ON GI-
GANTlG SCALE.
CONTINENTAL INTERVENTION

Again Apprehended by the Public-A
Powerful Squadron Being Assembled
I'm Home Waters -Gibralta its Osten-
sfble Destinatfon-Its Real Object a
State Secret-Activity I'm Preparing
Other Warships for service-French
Fleet Ordered TO Watch the British
squadron.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-10-27
Indicted for Murder Twenty-Eieht
Years Ago.

Paris, Mo, October 24-The grand
jury this afternoon returned an indict-
ment for murder in the first degree
against Alexander Jester, on the charge
OF numbering Gilbert Gates, twenty
eoghtt years ago. The indictmen
contains twelve counts, and covers
every theory OF murder from unknown
means to a knife, pistol and poison.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
TO TIE HOSPITAL
A Mexican Transferred From
 Jail to the Hospital

A Mexican named Juan Marcus wac brought over yesterday from Benson scd placed in iail to await the action oi the grspd jury on charge of burg iary committed at the junction city. It was found that Marcus was suffer. ing from sn injury to his foot he sus- tsinsd in jumping from e moving freight tiain and was at snce moved to the hospital. The prisoners left foot is almost minus all toes they hay. ing been nearly severed by the pas sing wheel of freight car. His foot was in bad condition and since the accident. three days ago, the injured members had not been dressed. It was feared il prompt medical atten. ton was not given gsngreens might set in and be was therefore moved to the hospital.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
A GUOD TELEPHONE
How the Barbed Wire Fence
 Can De Otherwise Utilized

The long stretches of bsrbed wire fences iu the Panhandle in Texas. says the Coppe! Era, are being ex- tensiv,ly used for telerh re pur- poses. Owing to .he dry a,mosp phere no insulation of ,he wires is needed and no trouble i, experienced from the grounding of the circuit. All ;he ranches in Nolan and adjoining counties are being connected by tel ephOne with e,ch other by means of the wire fences anI the innovation is proving a gres. convenience to the people 0. that section. Here is c point for Cochise County ranchers.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
NOT SERIOUS
The Situation in Regard to
 the Yaqui Outbreak

Reports from all sources in South western Senors uo to today indicate that the war with the Ysqui Indians is confined to the immediate neigh borhood where the trouble started south and west O! Torin. 6 month ag,. The Indians engaged in the trouble are but few, and do not number nc re than 200,
 The American mine owners and rro.pectors engaged in washing placer gold in numerous streams now oc- casicneJ by the rainy season on the h. dwatsrs of the Yaeui report that the Ysqui miuers are all returning 10 their mines and refusing to take part with the renegades. No Americans on the Ysqui river or along it's head waters have been molssted.
 Many untruthful reports from bor- der points have been sent out by newspaper correspondents. Official report. from Hermosillo to General Diaz are to the effect that the rene- gades are being .hoily pursued. and will be scattered or destroyed by cavalry detschments in c few ueeks.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

bright, happy cheerfulness of disposition which only complete health can insure.
 A woniaI with a bright eye clear con- plcxiSr, rrant'iHs cCloI in the cheeks and buoyant elastic step and manner has a nstural attractiysness that no artificial agency can sosnteTfeis.
 A woman who is a:ii, ted vith the moyti- lying misfortune of dull, sallow, pirlply complexion or that Iistless movemen. and attitude which p:ovokes only disgust and fevuIsion in the opposite sex, ought to avail herself of the purifying, invigors;ing power of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which makes a strong, healthy stomach and digestive organism 1; parties the blood and iriparts a natural stimulus to the ex- cretoiy functions iusIres hee.tby weight, cleaf skin, bright eyes and the animated manner an1 bearing of perfect health.
 A lady living in West Virginia, Bliss Anna callow. Of KygeT. Roane Go. writes: III is bottles of Dr. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery and think them valuable medicines for female troubles and weaknesses, ! could hardly go sbou; my -'c,- I uac such irwsrc westDess fna constant would give out ia walking short distance. lad bad cough and my lungs hurt me all the time. l got very thin, my eonpie xtou was bad and my eye: would gst % heavy iu the evening move them Many persons were alarmed about me, looked 90 bad and had such . cough they were afraid would 20 into consumption. l irit % badly every day that lad no life about speat in Prsiss of Soui grand medieines. They sfe blrssibgsto sufsribR femaies."
 Another good thing to have tn the house is a visl of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They cure biliousuess and constipation and nevey 9ripe.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
The first iustsllmsnt of shootin,

The first iustsllmsnt of shooting stars was noted last evening on s:hsd ule time with the prediction of the astronomers who claim . visitation of shooting stars to occur during this time of the month. Some six or seven shooting stars were seen last night which are believed to be . forsrunnsr of the exhibitioo to follow.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
Messrs Reuck and Rich the publish.

Messrs Reuck and Rich the pub,ish- CTS of "Arizona sud its Resourcee," one of the finest illustrsted pro- ducsions regarding the territory that has yet been issued and of wAioh favorable mention has already been made in tb ess columns, arrived here this afternoon to look after the dis tribution of their work. Undoubtedly good sale will bs had here of their deservingly popular book.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

A Kansas editor is quoted as saying that church bells gre . nuisance and should be abolished. Why do they have church bellY be asked. "Whst gsod are they! Men go to bank or
 the store at the proper time without . bell. Women open up their millinery stores without being rung up. The fact is, that church bells are relic of sucien. times. people have them be- cause it is the custom. They do no
 good. Really, they are 6 nuisance" !"
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

The fret national bank outside oi the continental boundaries of the United States is about to be establish cd in Honolulu. A charter for the bank has already been procured from the United States government, but it cannot bs used until congress places the Hawaiian islands under territor- isl laws.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

The following from the Phoenix Gazette calls for no comment: "A large, musculsr man came hurrisdly Into the Gazette ofhss yesterday morning, He hsd in his strong right hand . rawhids freightsr's vhin. Ezcitedly be inquired. "Is the editor inf" The editor was in. He is stii! in and the whip is on his desk"
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

Supervisor Benton and family have moved to Tombstone and will mako the county seat their home. Mir. Benton has taken charge of the Great western Mining Co. property in the Dragons aud will make Tomb..one his hesdsuarters. The family are domieiIed at the Howe residence on Fulton Street.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

Nothing 50 thoroughly removes the mslarisl germ from the system as PRIcXLEY ASH BIrTERs. IL Rives life and action to the torpid liver, strengthens and assists the kidneys to properly cleanse the blood, gives tone to the stomach, puri6es the bowels, and promotes good appetite, vigor and cheerfulnese. Sold by J. NJ. Folks.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
Bissnarkss Iron Nerve

Was the resul, of his splendid health. Indomi,able will and tremendous energy are not found where Stomach, Liver: Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25cat Tombstone drug store.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

The Holbrook Argus gives the names of the principal cattlemen in Navajo county who are leaving. The csttlemen say the country is not adapted to their business and will give the range over 10 the sheePmen.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
TO CLEANsE THE SYSTEM

Efectually yet gently, when costive or bilious, 10 permanently overcome habit iual constipation, to awaken the kidney and liver 10 healthy activity, without irritating or weakening them, to dispels headaches, colds, or levers, use Syrup of Figs, made by The California Fig Syrup Co.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

The United States cour: came to . sudden teruainAtion at Prescott. U. .. Marshal Grifhsh announced after the court he'd been in session about three days that the fund for the payment of jurors was exhausted, and the entire panel was discharged.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
Volcanic ErupSions

Are grand, but Skin Erup,ions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, crues them; also Old. Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds. Chapped hands, lChilblains. Pest Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 5 cts. box. Cure guar ranteed. Sold by !. NJ. Folks, Druggist
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

It is reported that New York psr- See have bonded the Robinson, Broeken { Beleher copper mines for $40. 900. These mines ara located near the Grand Reef mine on the Arsvsips side of the mountains. The report also says that s2,0oO in cash was paid down.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

Mrs. B. NJ. Wheeler is to give an- other health lecture to women only at the NJ. E. church on Monday after. noon.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleas ant taste and prompt and permanent cures, have made it great favorite with the people everywhere. For sale by all dealers in medicines.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

H. T. Watson c wellknewn mining engineen with headquarters ct Salt Lake City, is e Tombstone visitor. MT. Watson is here on mining busi. ness.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

Ladies do not fail to hear Mrs. Mrs Wheelers lecture Monday after nosn. Aug l4th at 3 p. m. at the M. E. Church. If.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

A dance at the Mining Exchange Hall by Terpsich orean Club tonight
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

"Mexicsn Neuralgia and Toothachs cure," quick. harmless cure, p cts. Tombstone Drug store. If
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
Fresh home made candy every day at Ysple's Candy factory. If

To Cc-e SSnst.pation Forever.
 skEe Cascarets -ndy Catbartfc Ice or 2e 1f .. ~ c. fail = -s,.~ '-----'s's refund rrorer
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
COUNTY RECORDS.

Instruments Filed With the Recorder the Past Week. Filed by Peter Conor.
 POWER OF ATTORNEY. Geo Shiblsy to B. J. O'Rielly.
 BILL OF SALE V. Ksmbls to Rachel M. Wescost, ranch Sl. Tomssa Henson to D. Clesry, Bis- bee property s225. J. Duffy ct. sl. to V. c. MeIigovich Bisbee property $500. F. R. Perry to A. H. Wien mines $l.
 MoIris High to A. 2. .Sowls Bisbse PiVPefty SSvVs Chas Gaesgens to Aug Teller mines $50.
 LOCATION. One mine by A. Shedel. Ten mines by A. Baron, One mine by Baron and Suther- land.
 Ono mine by Williams. Graham and Nartiuetti. 0One mine by Walker and Coleman.
 RELEASE OF MORTGAGE. v. c. Msdigovich to Frank oberst.
 PROOF OF LABOR Filed by Theo Waughtel. Filed by Ed. CArlyon.
 ASSIGNMENT A. Joerss ct. sl. to c. Fitzgerald re. garding mines. L. 0. Sbsttuck vs. J. H. Bell.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
!" Beauty and Power"

nor regularity of features. I. does not mean
 wit, nor talents or acco m .plishments. IL m C a ms that physical at tractiven en css tn at co m C s from perfect bodily condi- ton and the
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

See Bisbee news on third page. ti
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12

Nos Cookstoves SIS at
 BARRews.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
LOCAL NOTES.

For esle, one Hall safe. Apply at E. B. Austin. If
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.

ARIZONA AND. SOUTHEASTERN R. R
Tombstone prospector., 1899-08-12
NEW MEXICO S ARIZONA R. R,

Daily. Pacific time
 ]. l. FREY, General Manager, NAUGLE, F. ]. GIBSON. Assistant General Manager Train Master
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-10
no. 50.
SOLD ARMS TO SPAIN.
The Cnplea"nnt Predicament Into
Which an Exporting HouSe
Got Itself.

There are lots Of queer inside stories
connected with the war" said visitor
in the lobby of ~ hotel. but | think can
tell the very oldest of the lot. don't
care to call any names. but the facts are
these: Late last summer certain
manufacturing company. one Of the
biggest in its line in the world. received
quite Il large order from the Spanish
government for supplies to- hr sent 10
Cuba. There was nothing remarkable
Ill This. because Spain was III that time
liberal customer in the American mar
kct. bat it already owed pretty rood
stiff bill ~ the house in question. and
there was some doubt about filling the
last requisition. However. the s:wT
was finally sent on promise OF a 9"-t;ay
settlement in full. That was in SeEiC!.l-
Der. 1897" relates the New Orleans
Times Democrat.
"Nhen the 80 days elapsed Il small
payment WAS TaGe and the Ealaucc
rnmiscd directly after New Years.
Some time in January there was anrth-
- payment and another Iii" Tro.ri.s.
On February l5. as yon may ha"' rr 10
T.; ;call. the Maine was blown 10 su;.h
li' l'INuHi iUIIOI. Itt Hi lt't
witt succession of events that r1l-
we'd the bill was simply ignored Is
he Spanish authorities. That. very
richly. is the commercial history Of
;'g case. and the house now finds itself
III peculiar preGicament.
III is possible that it might get it's
m"HeE by an appeal TO the president.
l.; Us most Of the stuff furnished to the
'""N was used as munitions Of war
','ai"st our own troops il is reluctant
- make the claim for fear Of exciting
popular prejudice. The amount in
vowed runs away up into the thou
srnGs. but they figure that il would be
;"o'e than offset by loss of home trade.
SO they have concluded to keep their
Mouths shut and Charge it to profit and
loss"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-10
THE SEAS PHOsPHoREScENCE.
Ancient WritinRn Contain No Mem
ton Of This Most Striking
Phenomenon.

1t is peculiar that so striking phe-
nomenon as the phosphorescence Of II he
sea should remain almost uTnotId by
the ancient writer's. There are several
ieasons ior this. The ancients seldom
vpnInred lar away from the const;
iheH hugged the shore by day and
puiItd up al night on some convenient
beach. hence they did not often see
iihU< phorescence at all. Their ships
were merely beats. not built or riGged
ior sailing close 10 the wind. wh .ch is
the most favorable position for cbserv-
,ng this phenomenon. All such occur
reLcrs were rcgaI GCd by the uncipnts
aS briEg Of evil Umcn-the superstition
with regard 10 ST. EImo's fire is u sur-
vival OF this bclief-and hence the ap-
EraI&EcCs when seen were not much
talked Of. Then, too. the aEcipnts. say
ing. perhaps. only the Phocnicians,
hated the sea and all it's works. and
seem 10 have been curiousIy insensibIe
10 the beauties Of nature. 1t is still
probably fact that the minute organ
isins which produce phosphorescence
are Infinitely more plentiful in those
seas which were known to the ar.ipnts
than they were then. in consequence
OF the rXiPrmination Of whales and
other marine animals which preyed
upon them.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-10

The drearicst thing is wasted love.
In winter lingerie is just plain under
wear.
Eve never meant to eat the apple;
she only wanted TO taste II.
The more woman studies finance
the surer she is that nothing makes h
thing so clear as pattern.
When woman resolves TO spread
eunshine and happiness around her she
begins by carrying sad, wistful look
in her eyes and talking in low, mourn
ful voice.--N. Y. Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-04-10
THE NEW SCALP LAW.

CHAP. XLV.-An Act to amend nm
Act entitled @\n Act to provide
for the deStruc ion of noylous
animals, and to repeal an Act re-
lat'nG thereto" approved Frbru-
ary 3. 1887.
lApprovcd March 9. 1899.
The People nf Lie ) at. of Nevada.
represented i'll the Senate and AS
sembly. l" enact as follows:
SECTION |. Sc Ioc one of said Act
Is hereby amended SO as to read as
follows:
Sertl"n one. If any person shall
take and kill within this State any of
tine following noxious animals, he
shall he entitled tn =. ceive out of the
treasury of the county within which
such noXious animals shall have been
taken, the following honnties, to wit ::
For every coyote or prairie wolf,
fifty cent; for every lynx or wildcat,
one dollar: for "very California lion,
one dollar; all of which hounties
shall be subj CT to the provisions of
this Act; prOUided, that no person
shall he entitled to apply for or re-
ceive bounty money for any number
of scaIps less thnn ten mt any one
time.
SEC. 2. Section four is hereby
mended So as to read as follows:
Section four. If it shall appear to
the Justice TINT the noxious ami uaIs
have been taken and killed within
the county, he shall cut off the ears
from the scalps and give to the per.
son so sworn u certificate stating the
number and kind of scalps deposited
with said Justice. The Justice shall
within thirty days thereafter send to
the Sheriff OF his county all scalps
deposited with him, together with u
statement naming the person depos-
itinR the same, the time deposited,
and the kind OF scalps. Upon receipt
OF sail scRlps and statement, the
Sheriff, County Clerk and District
Attorney, as part Of their official
duties, shall compare the number
and kind Of scalps received by the
said Sheriff with aaid statement. and
Immediately thereafter said officials
shall destroy said scalps and fle the
said statement with the Clerk OF the
Board Of County Com missioners.
The said Justice shall receive for
each oath administer d twenty-five
cents, and t'r each certificate twenty
five cenla, to be paid by the party
applying for said bounty, and iu no
case to be charge against the
county.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-08-25
HE ASKED TOO MUCH.
A Rescuer who Severely Taxed the
Gratitude of the One
Rescued.

1t was in Bradford. An old man was
.bout to step in front Of q steam tran
,oing at full speed, when hand seized.
I'm and flung him back. 1t W.T.: mar
ow shave, and as soon as the old man
called it he extended his hand to his
.escuer and exclaimed:
You have saved my life and 1 can
never repay the debt"
II deserve no thanks" was the modest
reply.
"But you deserve more than thanks.
am rich man, and want to give you
some substantial token of my graft
,ude. Here-let me write you check
for-"
~ couldn't accept anything-really.
couldn't" protested the other, "but
there is something you might do for me
all the same"
Speak and it shall be done"
"You are a rich man and know you
by name. am secretary of the gas
company. Every month when you come
n to pay your bill you make tremen-
lous row for half an hour and declare
hat we are highway robbers. II you
would only agree"
Not to make a row over my gas bill?
Never, sir, never! You saved my life,
and am ready to draw you check for
E 1000; but, as for foregoing privi-
.ege granted only to free-born Britons.
| can't surrender it-couldn't do it if
you saved my life dozen times over!"
rit-Eits.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-08-25

Whenever we think of "Lo, the poor
Indian" we picture him in our minds
Is smoking the picturesque "pipe OF
peace" yet to-day we find him smok-
'ng cigarettes. 1t is enough to make
Tecumseh, Samoset and the rest of the
old-time braves rise from their graves
with a flourish Of the tomahawk and
warwhoop. 1t is a question how the
Apaches and Navajos OF the southwest
.ern reservation acquired this habit.
Some say it was their association with
the Mexican tribes, who learned cigar
etete making from the Spanish. Others
attribute their downfall to the cow
boys. But however they came by the
habit they do not smoke paper cigar
cites. They simply gather up Indian
corn husks and dry them. When cigar
cite is wanted the dried husk is thor
oughly wet in water, the tobacco placed
on it and the husk rolled up
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-08-25

Sift one pint flour with one teaspoon
full of baking powder; stir one-half
cupful butter with one cupful sugar
to light white cream, add the yolks
If two eggs and one white, the grated
rind of half lemon, three tablespoon
fuls of milk and the flour; work all
into a smooth dough; break off pieces
of dough the size of walnut, roll into
finger lengths, joining the ends; brush
them over with beaten white of egg;
roll lump sugar coarsely and mix it
with chopped almonds and a little Gin
namon; dip the rings into this so they
are entirely covered, lay them on but
tered tins and bake in q slow oven.-
Brooklyn Eagle.