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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16
MARRY NE. NELLIE.

And I will buy you such a pretty Ril a
Mckenney's. x thousand solid gold Rings
Diamonds, Opal-Pearls. Rubies, Emeraids aud
all other precious stores. Engagement and
Wedding Kings a speciality. Largest stock in
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler, Monument
Square. marz2du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

TWO ROOMS Ola State street to rent; pri-
Il watts family, ground moor. front of house.
board In house. 1853 STATE ST. i41
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

OsT-fhuTsday D. m, ON Riverton ear or on
IL Congress stree, between Preble aud Green
streets, turquoise earring. with diamond set
to w. Il. PHINNEY, West Fad Hotel. i6l
Wednesday evening on Congress
Il street. In tue vicinity OF State street,
and several papers. Owner can have same by
calling at SIS Congress street at O'Clock y. m,
proving property and paying charges i'll
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TOILET.

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one week for AZ cents. cash fn advance.
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ITO LET-First class lower rent. 8 rooms and
Il bath, laundry eemented celiar.yery sunny.
location the best; $500 II you are looking
for comfort and convenience. locate In a good
location; do not miss this opportunity. l.. NJ.
LEIGHTON, 53 Exchange st. 1871
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JEWELRY REPAIRING.

WE are familiar with all kinds OF Jewelr
w repairing and have made IL speciality
for years. We are now ready TO make 10 order
you may wish at very short notice. MckES
NEY. the Jsweier. Monument Square. Portland
ianl2du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

MONEY TO LOAN-On FIRST and second
M mortgages on Real Estate, life insurance
policies when three years old, personal prop
erty, diamonds or any other good collateral
security. w. r. CARR, Room 4. oxford Build
Ing 1876 Middle street. ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16
MAlMSPRINGS, Use.

The best American Mainsprings. made by the
Elgin and WAltham companies. Warranted
for one year. MCKINNEY. he Jewsler
Monument Square EArt9dn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

EOR SALE-Block of two brick houses, IL
rooms ach. very large lot with room Tor
an other house; good location; handy to Spring
st. cars; will nay 10 per cent on price asked.
w. II. wALDRON & CO.. $50 Middle st. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED-we have
YNl funds OF clients 10 invest In desirable
FIRST mortgages on real estate security at from
Ala to per cent. We make q specially OF
placing loans on city and suburban property.
For particulars apply TO Real Estate Once,
First National Bank Building. FREDERICK 3.
VAIL. 15-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

ITO LET--A very desirable lower rent, al 1912
Il Congress st. Price very low TO desirable
applicant; also stable In rear OF SO Oak St, $500
i2-1
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FOR sALE.

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one week for 20 cents, cash In advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

TRUNKS FOR SALE--A Iun line OF trunks
i and bags can always be found at hey
nold's trunk and bag store, 593 Congress street.
Ladies and gents dress suit cases at all prices.
Old trunks taken IN exchange. Open evenings.
Telephone connection. Trunks repaired.
Trading stamps given. iii
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&c. WALTHAM WATCH,

Silverne case waItham or Elgin movemen
good nmekeeper, warranted. MCKINNEY
the Jeweler. Monument square. ie9
NOR SALE-In Boston, best locality, great
Il bargain in lodging house. II rooms full,
pays largely over expenses, excellent oppor-
tunity Tor Investment for lady; also other de sir
able houses and flats. Address NJ. S. H0YT,
Is Court Square. Room 6l 12-i
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MURDER, WHATS THAI?

One Of McKenney's Alarm Clocks: CSC TO
sa.O0. Warranted 70 wake the dead. More
clock than all tho other dealers cem eonssL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16
A THOUSAND RINGS.

To select from. Diamonds, 0pals. Pearls
kubys and all other precious stones, Engage
ment and Wedding Rings q specially. Largest
stock in the city. ackENNEY. the Jeweler
Monument square. marchl9dtt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

YOU can buy guns and fishing tackle. knives,
Il scissors, rem and star safety raZors. dumb
bells, indian clubs, striking bags. foot balls,
boxing gloves, fois. skates, skate straps, snow
prices, of q. l.. BAILEY, 2G3 Middle st. ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

NoTfCE-How does your oyercoat look? Lat
~ us thoroughly clease and press IL and put
on new velvet collar. No matter how badly
tally iyS Of hi, Kind Of work. GEo d. DUFFEY.
Tailor, SO IL Congress st., opposite Congress
Square Hotol 12-l
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LOST AND FOUND.

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one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
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CLOCK REPAIRING.

WE have made . speciality Of clock repairing
~ In ali ~ n. brancbss f0nr nrices are reason
able. Drop us postal and we will call for your
clock and return II when done without extra
charge. MCKINNEY. the Jsweler. Monumsnt
Square. Portland. jani2du
WANTED-I am now ready to buy all Kinds
W OF cast on ladies'. gents and ehildren's
clothing. pay more than any purchaser In
the city. Send letters to MR.. or MIS- De-
g ROOT. &c Middle st. sep25d5w.n
NOTICE-Goss s. Wilson, aucu oneers. re-
~ moved TO i54 to 100 Middle St. corner of
Silver St DIFF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

EoR SALE-For the holidays, elegant musical
Il Instruments Just recei, ed, Pianos, Maudo-
Inns, Banos. Nio.ins. Guitars iarmonicas,
Flutes et5. Music Rolls Music Books, superior
Violin and Banjo Strings. Instruction Books
for AL instruments My prices fare all right.
HAYNES, Ala Congress 81. liz
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

nor SALE-The superb string Fairbanks
L ard Marchcsi MandOlins excel; examine
them befoie buying. an elegant holiday present,
ton CT musical effects; musical instruments OF
every description; please call. HALVES, 4if
Congress st. ILL.,
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LyOR SALE-New houses In Deering on street
car line, for $1,000, $1,000. S2400 and $500;
all modern conveniences, heat bath room. fire.
places. etc. Terms OF payment same as rent;
remember our houses are entirely new and
have never been occupied. Call and see them.
DALTON, So Exchange street. 26-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

NOR SALE-The only drug store in thriving
Il manufacturing village wi h large surround
ing country to draw irom. good fixtures. small,
clean stock low price. Address DRUG STORE,
Box 1857. Dov27-tf
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EOR.SA LE--Nickle plated oval show case,
feet long good cJndit on. Enquire at
s0UTHwoRTH BROS, l05 Middle st. is-i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

FIRE !NsuRANCE-Placed In reliable com:
II pan.es, Hoses receive prompt personal
attention; all clauses OF houses for sale and
10 let; care OF property and collecting rents
spcssa aaenlGn sy ven a. fer sa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

EURNIsHED HOUSE TO LET-Corncr of
Forest avenue and Arlington street, Wood
fords, IL rooms and bath. me beating appa-
ratus and modern conveniences. Apply q
PLEASANT ST.. Woodfords. i2-i
RI o LET OR FOR SALE-I will sell out my
i employment business or will let the rooms.
front office. side room. with set bowl and
sebago, kitchen and toilet room on same floor,
will let single or ensuiie. Call Immediately.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

HORSE FOR SALE-Stands 16 hands high,
IL black. age 6, weight 1850, sound good
driver, move along well. Address BOX 3i7,
Cumberland Mills, Me. l2-I
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NOR SALE-Faney goods embroide les,
baten5urg and novelties. l.. q. BRUNEI,
493 Congress ST., open evenings. l2-l
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NyANTED-Agents to Introduce a new
w thing. Can give you profitable employ
mcnt through the winter. 4. j. SMITH co,
% Exchange street. AL
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EOR SAIE-Magnificent double house. every
thing entirely separa,e,) on Brown street.
NOV Norwood streetl Deering open fire.
places, steam heat. piaZzas, bays. very sunnv.
near two lines of eectrics, q modern house In
every respect, architects plans aud built by the
day, You can live IN one reut and let the other
for $500 per year; look IL over; call afternoons.
DALTON, 53 Exchange streei. 25-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

E0R SALE Fine display blanket rack. shows
sixteen, each street aud stable blankets.
full size; VIII sell at half prices making change
and want the room PETER ii. BRADLEY,
35 Preble street. 121
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DlAMONDS-I NSTALLMENTS.
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

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one week for rs cents, cash In advance
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fNASH for acceptable ideas. State il patented
" Address the PATENT RECORD, Bait
more. Nd. deel2du
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wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-A young man about Is years old
w to clerk Ia stationery store, one who
has been 10 the High school preferred Apply
at once TO FRANK b. CLARK, Baxter Block.
ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

FOR SALE-Lot near Western Promenade.
Il size IS K 100; price only 4Oc per foot. We
also have large list OF other lots In different
parts OF the city For further particulars APP
Ply Real Estate once. First National Bank
Building, FREDERICK S. VAIL. 12-i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

EOR SALE New nine room house on car
Il line, beautiful LOT. 60 X 200. can be bought
and paid for as rent. Never before offered.
Make monthly payments aud own your home.
5000 buys It II tiken at once. l.. NJ. LEIGH
TON, s. Exchange street. t2l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-16

"ANTED-A woman attendant for q mel-
w tai patient. one with experience pre-
ferred, Apply with references at 2i5 GROVE
ST. 14-i
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
A Horrible RAILWAY Disaster

Brussels. February 1S.-An express
from Calais, having passengers from
London on board, collided today with
a train from Tourney, which was
standing at the station at Foret, near
this city. Twenty-one persons were
killed outright and 100 mor or less in
jured. There were no Americans or
English among the victims. 1t Is
said. that owing to the fog, the engi-
neer Of the express train did not see tho
signals.
The scene of thu wreck presents q
horrible picture. When the locomo-
tive OF the express train leaped on to
the roofs of the three rea-most carri-
ages OF the train from Tourney il
crashed through them and ground the
carriages and their occupants into an
almost inextricable mass Of spiintered
wood. obrken and twisted iron-wnrk
and mang,ed humanity. Six OF the
bodies of victims were found inter
twined in the wheels of the express To-
connective. The terrible Disagreement
OF the dead passengers was appalling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Richmond, Va, February 1S.-As to
the flood, it is hoped that the worst
is over. 1t all depends upon the ice
gorge at the Old Dominion wharf at
the Rockets. The water has been fall
ing steadily at Columbia, the danger
point up the river, where the Rivanna
empties into the James river, and is
tonight down to eight feet, which is a
matter not worth reckoning with. I'm
less there is another rise there, which
seems impossible, and the flush is
caught by floods in the Tye and upper
James, danger from above may be
counted out. The water has gone out
Of Main street between Fifteenth and
Seventeenth streets, and the city gas
works are safe. By the free use of
dynamite, a channel has been opened
in the gorged ice, between the South
ern and Mayo's bridge, and this, it is
believed, will save the former and ma
terially lessen the damage to the lat
ter. A sudden rise of the water or a
general break in the ice cannot carry
away Mayo's, as did the floods IF 1870
n 1877. One of the electric light
light plants is still badly crippled, and
the streets are in darkness.
The Old Dominion wharf ice gorge
is at a point just above the lower parts
of the city. and fears are entertained
that when it goes considerable damage
will result in the Fulton flats.
There has been considerable destruc-
ton to wharf property and there is no
way yet Of estimating losses to mer-
chants whose cellars and lower floors
were flooded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they canot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining Of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have a rumbling III or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; line cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is moth
ing but an infiamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Eastern Carolina Truck Growers

N1AAACS AAAI
Editor Messenger:
The meagre and untruthful reports
sent out from this state relative 10 the
greatest cold wave which ever visited
Florida, while they may prove Of ben
eft to some interests Of this state, are
not calculated TO do justice to the
reading public.
Knowing, therefore, that h truck
and fruit growers in the Wilmington
vicinity are much interested in know
ing the facts as they exist, / have de-
cided to give o a brief report Of the
damage done and the conditions aS
they exist here today.
The cold wave which passed over
Florida and which prevailed as far
south as Key West, with varying tenn
perature, has wrought the greatest
damage possible to conceive.
Here at Gainesville the thermometer
went down to 6 degrees. For two days
the THERMOMETERS remained below
freezing-Monday and T~uesday-the
mercury varying from S to &c degrees.
1 have it from the most reliable au-
~thority-the superintendent of the
Southern Express Company, with
headquarters at Jacksonville-that all
vegetation is killed throughout the pc
ninsula excepting a part of that which
"oS AAAN SSAA S@~t ~AN
was more or less damaged.
The lettuce crop is a complete loss,
except where covers were used, and
there was only a limited acreage thus
protected. Strawberries have been set
back from three to five weeks and in
some instances killed outright. Peas
and beans and Irish potatoes which
were up are a total loss.
The conditions as they exist today
with the farmers are most deplorable.
In fact everything must be done over.
Lettuce must be raised from the seed
and owing to the lateneSs of the sea-
son but few farmers will pay any at
tention to this class Of truck.
The growers here, however, are a
progressive lot n will make every
effort to raise enough Of the other
kinds of vegetables such as peas,
beans, Irish potatoes, cucumbers, to-
matoes and cantaloupeS to make up in
part at least, what has been lost by
the cold Their lands which had been
planted to the crops killed, are in good
condition and seed can be put in at
once or as 500 as the weather which
has moderated, will permit.
I would like TO suggest, that in view
Of the destruction of lettuce in Flori-
da, that the Wilmington growers lave
an excellent opportunity TO raise a
spring crop of lettuce, as the outlook
for a profitable market is most excel
lent.
I have ever considered eastern North
Carolina a very favorable sections for
vegetable growing, but never a /
looked upon her opportunities in this
respect with more favor than at pres
ent. This year, however, the outlook
for that section is exceedingly favor
able, n I trust that III growers will
accept the situation and profit by it.
I.- $40 49,
warm appreciation of The Messenger,
which / receive here daily and which
contains such a vast amount of infor-
nation from all parts of the Old North
State, and especially in reference to
the proceedings of the legislature,
which is of so much interest to North
Carolinians, and especially those who
are away from home and not in touch
with daily topics. Yours truly,
SAM'L WESTBROOK.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
The State University
Correspondence of The Messenger.)

OF Inc MeSSenger.)
Chapel Hill, N. c., February IS.
The past week has been a very cold
and disagreeable one. On Monday
night the thermometer was 5a degrees
below zero and on Tuesday morning
it was exactly zero. 1t showed all Sun
day and Monday and reached a uniform
depth Of about eighteen inches. The
sun is melting the snow now and walk
ing is an unpleasant job, on account
OF the Slush. OF course the BOYS are
having fun hunting, sleighing, skating,
snow balling, etc.
The first game of base ball will be
on March Sth against Horner school, of
Oxford. The team has had no practice
and the weather will not allow practice
for a number of days yet.
Chapel Hill and especially the uni
versity are indeed in great sorrow at
the death Of DR.. John Manning, pro-
fessor Of law. DR.. Manning was very
popular with all the students, and his
death was a great loss to them as a
friend and as a teacher. He has been
associated with the university for many
years and has always been conscien-
tious and upright.
The Tar Heel of this week had a
full account Of his life with his picture.
Next Sunday afternoon in the chapel at
$3.50 o'clock memorial exercises will be
held in Gerard hall.
DR.. Manning'S emains were taken
to Pittsboro Thursday morning and
college was suspended for an hour. AS
the remains were being taken to the
depot the college bell tolled and all
begun to realize that a great friend
was no more.
On next Wednesday very interesting
exercises will be held in honor of Wash
ington's birthday. The exercises will be
in Gerard hall at IL o'clock. Speakers
from the two societies will declaim and
a very interesting programme will be
carried out.
The advisory committe e of athletics
has appointed Mr.. G.. w. Jones, Jr., of
Asheville, manager for next years foot
ball eleven. The selection is a wise one
n Mr.. Jones will no doubt prove a
fine manager.
The university magazine for this
month is out. The first article is a very
interesting one, on THE Heart of All
Hands," by DR.. Hoge, of Wilmington.
1t is an account of a part of his visit
to certain parts Of the Holy Land, and
from impressions received while there.
Mr.. Ed Wood, of Wilmington, also has
an instructive article showing careful
historical research on Edmund Fan
ming" The other articles are all very
creditable AND the magazine keeps up
to its old high standard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

OF q Yachting Party who Were Ice.
bound and Had TO Walk Several Miles
Ove the Zee TO a Place OF Safety

Baltimore, February ia special
from Cape Charles. Va. TO The Herald,
says: Mrs. Thomas Dixon, Jr.. and
party arrived at the formers home in
this city afternoon al 5 o'clock. after
a week of thrilling and dangerous ex-
perience aboard the yacht Dixie, which
still lays frozen up in the ice at Rouses
island, in charge OF the captain. Con-
fronted with the alternative OF freez-
ing and starving TO death aboard the
yacht or wadiDg two miles across the
Ice n snow where assistance could
reach them, they decided this morning
TO take the start for the mainland. The
trip was a perilous and dangerous one.
Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Ellsworth, OF
New York, broke through the ice sew
erai times, but were pulled out by the
attendants. The crew Of the life saw
ing station finally succeeded in reach
ing them and brought the party safely
to the shore where they took a special
train. The party consisted of Mrs.
Thomas Dixon, Jr., and son. and Mr..
and Mrs. Ellsworth, OF Richmond coun-
ty, New York, and the crew and SER
wants.
The party were saved from starving
by on of the life saving crew walking
out on the ice and taking a supply OF
provisions from the station. For fuel,
they used the oars. decoys, small boats,
partitions-in fact everything movable
on the yacht. The only thing remain
ing was the masts, which would have
been used today had they not succeed
ed in getting off. Rev. Tmoas Dixon,
Jr., is in Iowa on a l~ecturing tour where
he has been for a week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Death of M X. Ii. Parker

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Mount Olive, N. c., February 20.
1t is with cal regret that we have
to chronicle the death of Mr.. Richard
B. Parker, which sad event occurred
at his home near Smiths Chapel yes
terday at II o'clock, in the 49th year Of
his age. He had been confined to his
room for only about three weeks with
heart trouble. He leaves a wife and
two sons and Jour daughters, with nu-
merous relatives and friends to mourn
his demise. The mterment was made
in the family burrying ground this
evening at $3.50 o'clock.
Messrs. Blount & Keel, Of Bethel, N.
c., are opening up a general stock Of
dry goods in one Of the new brick
stores of Mr.. J. D. Aarons. We wish
for them success in their new business.
The work on the new railroad ware
house is progressing very nicely and it
will be completed in three or four
weeks. The size of the warehouse is
24x127 feet, besides the truck shelter
which is 100 feet in length.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Warrington City Threatened With a
Flood

Washington, February 17.-There is
a strong apprehension today OF a dis
astrous flood in the lower section Of the
city. The indications are favorable to
it. At Great Falls, sixteen miles up
the Potomac, the river has risen ~
inches. The coating Of ice on the Po-
tomac here is o 10 inches; below
and to the mouth Of the river Ii In
from II to Is inches and the upper Po-
tomac averages about 10 inches Of ice.
Added to this are the great snow mssses
that bank up h entire Potoma>.
Property owners and residents in the
threatened districts have made prepa-
rations for instant removal, and 1t has
even been urged to blow up the his
toric Long bridge. which spans the Po-
tomac at this point, and Is used by
four trunk lines OF railroads. This al
ways has been a menac to lower
Washington, as il would C as a dam
for an ice gorge.