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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
To Remodel Hall of House of Repre-
SeDtatiVes

Washington, February 15.-Several
plans for remodeling the house of rep
resentatives will be considered tomor-
row by the house committee on ventila-
tion and acoustics. Mr.. Heatwole, Of
Minnesota, recently renewed attention
to the subject by offering a resolution
for the expenditure of 500, 900 for re-
modelling the hall and putting in a COM
plete system of ventilation.
Mr.. Heatwole's plans contemplate
taking out the desks of members so
that attention of members will be cen
tered to the work Of the house rather
than to letter writing, etc. 1t also pro-
poses much more retiring room, both
for leisure, writing and the private work
usually done at the members desk.
Another plan by Mr.. Beech, of Ohio,
mebraces the idea of a forum, to be
placed in front Of the speakers desk,
from which members will speak in ad-
dressing the house. Some time since
Speaker Reed suggested a remodeling
in line with the chamber of the house
Of commons. These several plans and
suggestions will be considered and an
effort made to have the remodeling &C
complished during the coming recess Of
congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

Mexico City, February 1.-THE cold
wave has struck the gulf coast of the
state of Vera Cruz. inficting much loss
10 planters. Much damage has been
done TO coffee. tobacco and vanilla
plants. 1t Is not believed that coffee
plantations are seriously injured. ex-
cept the younger trees. as cofYea viii
bear occasional cold. One estimate
made by a large planter is that the
loss to fruit growers, cattle raisers.
and tobacco planters will amount
to So. ZOO. 900.
President Diaz has been confined 10,
MS bed W days with the grippe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Spain,s Greatest Need

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters in Aiken, s. c. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back Of his head. Or using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left him.
He says this grand medicine Is what
h. country needs. All America knows
that it cures liver n kidney trouble,
puriies the blood, tones up the stom-
ach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim,
vigor and new life into every muscle,
nerve and organ Of the body. If weak,
tired or ailing you need it. Every bot
tie guaranteed, only so cents. Sold by
f. r. Bellamy. druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Commodore Philip Presented a Sword
and Bible

Galveston, Texas, February 15.-
This afternoon a beautiful sword and
bible, purchased by the Sunday school
children of Texas were presented to
manded the battleship Texas during
the wal with Spain. The sword was
made by the same firm who designed
the Dewey sword and cost SO, 500. The
presentation was in approval of Com
modore Phillips public utterance after
the Santiago fight, acknowledging the
sovereignty of Almighty God. The
battleship Texas is here, commanded
by Captain Sigsbee, and all officers and
men attended the ceremony.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

Naval Appropriation Bill Provides for
Construction Of Three Battleships and
Nine Cruisers

"
Constructor Of Three BattIeshipsa and
! Mine Cruisers
Washington, February 1.-the text
of the naval appropriation bill became
available today. The provision as to
new ships is as follows:
THAT for the purpose OF further in
creasing the naval establishment Of
the United States, the president is here
by authorized to have constructed by
contract three seagoing coastline bat
tleschips carrying the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance for vessels
of their class, upon a trial displacement
of13,5 500 tons to be sheathed and cop
pered and to have the highest practic-
able speed and great radius OF action,
and to cost, exclusive Of armor and ar
mament, not exceeding SO, 800 600; n
three armored cruisers of about $4,000
tons trial displacement, carrying the
heaviest armor and most powerful ord
nance for vessels of their class, to be
sheathed and coppered and to have the
highest practical speed and great ra-
dius of action, and to cost, exclusive OF
armor and armament not exceeding
5 1900, 900 each; six protected cruisers
about $500 tons trial displacement, to
be sheathed and coppered, and to have
the highest speed compatible with good
cruising qualities, great radius Of ac-
ton, and to carry the most powerful
ordnance suited to vessels Of their
class, and to cost, exclusive of mi
ment, not exceeding $1,141, 800; and
not more than two of said battleships,
and not more than two Of said armored
cruisers, and not more than two Of
said protected cruisers shall be
built in one yard or by one contracting
party, and the contracts for the con-
struction of each of the said vessels
shall be awarded by the secretary OF
the navy to the lowest, best response
BILE bidder, having in view the best re-
suits and most expeditions delivery"
1.-THE secretary of the navy is here
by authorized to pay to such officers as
were appointed for temporary service
in the navy during the late war with
Spain, and who entered upon the per-
Torrance of duty prior to the date of
which they accepted their commissions
and executed Oatt- of office. the pay Of
their grades for the interval during
which they were so Employed, such
payments to be made from the appro-
priation pay of the navy
Among the naval surveys author
lied are those "for surveys Of the i'm
perfectly known parts of the coasts and
harbors of the Philippine archapela-
go and the islands of Cuba and Porto
Rico with their bordering keys and
waters and the minor outlying
islands,"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

The steamer Admiral Dewey Likely TO
beaNosai Los-Another of the Ner-
ch3nt and Miner' steamers Loss

Boston, Mass. February 15.-The
Boston Fruit Company's new steamer,
Admiral Dewey. Captain McCrath,
bound from Port Antonio, Jamaica, TO
this port, ran on the ROCKS at Guilty
hunk at AGO o'clock this morning and
is in great danger of being a total
wreck. The eighteen passengers on
board were safely transferred 10 the
steamer John ]. Hill, which came up
this afternoon, and, with their baggage
and the mail, were taken to Newport.
r. l., from which point they were
brought TO this city tonight by a spe-
cial train over the New Haven rail-
road.
Captain McGrath and the officers and
crew of the vessel still remain on board
and every effort will be made to save
the vessel, but as she lies in a very ex-
posed position and with a large hole in
her bottom, any severe blow from the
southeast will undoubtedly cause her
to go to pieces.
A short time after the Dewey went
ashore the Cuttyhunk life saving crew
came of in their boat and offered TO
take the passengers ashore, but they
elected to stay on board. A few hours
after daybreak the United States crui-
ser Topeka was sighted coming from
the westward and signals Of distress
were at once set to- attract her atten-
ton. The Topeka, not three miles off
at 10 o'clock a. m. disregarded the
Dewey's signals and disappeared up
the sound. Soon after the collier John
]. Hill, bound from Norfolk to Boston
was sighted and Immediately answer
ed the Dewey's signals for help.
The work Of transferring the passen-
gers with their personal baggage and
the mail was finished at 4 o'clock p. m.
and the Hill steamed to Newport, ar
irving there at z o'clock this evening.
Only a few miles away the Merchants
and Miners steamer Fairfax lies a
total wreck on the reef of the Sow and
Pigs, while six miles across, at Gay
Head the steamer City Of Columbus
was wrecked over ten years ago and
over 100 lives lost. The weather fore
cast tonight is ~unfavorable.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Exciting Trip Across the Atlantic

Plymouth, Eng, February 15.-The
Hamburg-American Line steamer Pre-
toria, which sailed from Hamburg on
January 29th for New York and which
was reported passed the Lizard Janu-
airy 31st, arrived here today being tow
ed in by tugs. Her steering gear is
damaged.
The Pretoria reported that she en-
countered a heavy southwesterly gale
on February 3rd during which the rud-
der shaft broke. 1t was temporarily re-
paired and Captain Kopff decided to re-
r On the way hither a succession
of gales was met, through all of which
the Pretoria was steered by means. of
her twin screws with the assistance of
hand gear. The sos passengers on board
the Pretoria had an exciting expert
ence. The outlook at times was ex-
tremely gloomy, but at no time was
there a panic. A severe hurricane on
the 9Th caused great anxiety. The seas
ran very high and oil was poured upon
the waters. The hurricane continued
for tive days, during which time the
steamer made only sixty miles, as her
engines had to be stopped in the big
seas.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

Work Begun on Her on the A%nnlver>
sary of the Destruction of Her Prede~

W OTA ncSuu Oh t1eT on Ine A04lVGTS
sary of the Destruction of Her Prede~
cessOr
Philadelphia, February 15.-The am
niversary Of the blowing up of the bat
tleship Maine in Havana harbor was
marked here with the beginning Of
work on the powerful man-of-war,
which will bear the name of the his
toric battleship, the destruction Of
which did much to precipitate the war
with Spain.
The new Maine will be built by the
Cramp Shipbuilding Company, and at
the company's yards at II o'clock to-
day the first piece of the keel of the
vessel was laid. There was no formal
ity in the proceedings, but the ship
yard was thrown open to the public
and a great cheer was given by the
cFowd as the group of workmen set in
place the first steel piece of the keel.
Other pieces of the keel were i'm
mediately hoisted and placed by the
side Of the first. and thus was started
what will be one of the most powerful
fighters of our new navy.
The builders will endeavor to have
h new battleship ready for launch
ing on February 18th of next year and
to have her ready for service on the
third anniversary of her predecessors
destruction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
The Sheridan to Sail for Manila Today

New York, February 15.-Unless an
other blizzard strikes the country or
something equally unforeseen happens,
the United States army transport Sher-
idan will tomorrow begin her long voy-
age to Manila by way of the Suez ca
nal. AS far as supplies went, the ship
was ready to sail two days ago. The
cause of the delay was the blizzard,
which snowed-in the troops on their
way to this city. One battalion of the
Twelfth infantry was in Jersey City to-
day and ready to go on board the
transport, out the other two battalions
of that regiment, as we'll as the third
battalion of the Seventeenth infantry.
were still far from New York. Cap
tain Coulling received a telegram from
Lieutenant Colonel Smith, in command
of the Twelfth regiment, today dated
Cumberland, Nd, saying hat he would
be here tomorrow morning with the two
battalions of his regiment. The third
battalion of the Seventeenth is also ex-
pected here tomorrow morning.
The troops will be brought over from
Jersey City and marched on board of
the transport just as soon as they ar
rive, n shortly after the Sheridan will
sail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

I'm Germany over commercial Reia-
uons with the United states Prob-
able

Berlin. February B.-The question OF
the commercial relations Of Germany
with the United States seems not I'M
likely TO lead 30 a partial ministerial
crisis. Addressing an agrarian meet
ing recently Baron Won Manteuffel tcon-
servative) aid Had We increased our
navy sooner the United States would
not have dared to use such language
toward Germany"
AT the annual congress OF the Agra
rian League this week similar senti-
ments were heard. One speaker. re-
ferring TO the speech OF Herr o Blu
low. secretary OF state for foreign al
fairs, in the reichstag last Saturday. N
reply TO the Interpolation bf Count Won
kanitz, said: 1t is useless 10 serve the
Americans with such bread. IL
We want to impress them we must show
them our fists. We want deeds from
the government, not fire words A
great power like Germany cannot allow
herself to be made a fool Of. as we so
far have done with regard TO America"
After other speeches characterized by
vigor OF exaggeration. the Agrarian
League adopted a resolution congratu-
lating itself upon the alleged return
OF the government 10 Bismarck's COM
mercial policy"
The newspapers, including the Off
cially inspired organs, are openly talk
ing of the ministerial d~issentions. II is
asserted that the Agrarian u~tterances
OF Baron Won Hammerstein-Lexten
minister Of agriculture, have SO dis
turbed diplomatic negotiations tina
whole sentences OF his speeches have
had TO be omitted from the official re-
ports. The ministers, moreover, had 10
keep careful watch whenever he ad-
dressed the reichstag, in order to cor
rect possible mistakes.
The official eports have also omitted
many anti-American remarks Of Baron
Won Observation-Disclosures. One paper
says that his resignation may be ex-
pected since he has quarreled with near
iy all OF his colleagues. There are re-
newed rumors that the imperial chan
cellor. Prince o Hohenlohe. is weary
of office and lobby gossip has il that
Prince Robert Bismarck will succeed
Prince Won Radolin, as German ambas-
sador 10 St. Petersburg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Red Springs Notes

Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
Red Springs, ". c., February Is.
This town is TO have a grist mill.
So much snow causes large freshets.
Mill dams had TO be cut TO save them.
The snow is about twelve inches deep.
temperature s degrees above zero this
morning at Rev. D. w. Fox's. No SER
vices were held al the churches yester-
day. The mail train was four hours
late, and no freight trains passed. The
schools are closed. and bur little bust
ness is done today. Wood is scarce.
Some was hauled today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, Of Groton. S. D.. WAS taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs: cough settled in and finally ter
minated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up saying I could live but
a short time. I gave myself up to my
Savior, determined IL / could not stay
with my friends on earth. I would
meet my absent mes above. My hus-
band was advised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. I gave 1t a trial,
took in all eight bottles. It has cured
me, and thank God, / am saved and
now a well and healthy woman"
Trial bottles free at r. R.. Bellamy's
drug store. Regular size Soc. and 800.
Guaranteed or price refunded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
The Merchants and Miners, Company
Lose Another Steamer

Norfolk, Va, February 1.-THE Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation
Company's chartered steamer State Of
Texas, from Baltimore to Savannah.
went down Saturday night last in eigh-
teen feet of water off the mouth Of
the Rappahannock river, in Chesa-
peake bay. All her passengers were
taken off by a tug and brought to this
city, whence they were forwarded to
their destination by the company,
leaving over the Southern railway to-
night. The ship was laden with steel
rails, a large quantity Of guano and
oats. The company is not in the habit
Of insuring it's vessels and there IS
probably no insurance on the ship. The
suffering Of passengers and crew was
terrible.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

Washington, February 15.-Private
John Nofwit, Company H, Seventh
United States infantry, having been
tried and found guilty of murder by a
general court-martial, convened at
Camp Haskell, Macon, Ga, was en-
fenced Ito suffer death by being shot
at such time and place as may be des-
ignated by the reviewing authority"
The record of the proceedings of the
general court-martial in this case hav-
ing been submitted to the president for
Of death to dishonorable discharge
from the service, FORGETTING all pay
and allowances and to Imprisonment
for life. The United States penitentiary
at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was
designated a. the place Of confine-
ment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
The North &c orgia Peach Crop uni
iured

Augusta, Ga, February 14.-There
were over a thousand carloads of
peaches shipped from the Augusta fruit
district last year including territory
within a radius of fifty miles in Geor-
gia and Carolina. Advices from all
this section indicate that the crop is
absolutely safe. The usual fruit sea-
son for this section is about two weeks
later than south Georgia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Convicted Of Carrying a Pistol at Guard
Mount

Washington, February 14.-Private
James Waddell, Company c, Third Ala
bama volunteer infantry, was convicted
by court-martial at Admission, Ala, Of
having in his possession a pistol and
cartridges while in ranks at guard
mount and was sentenced to dishonor-
able discharge, FORGETTING all pay and
allowances and to be confined at hard
labor for one year. The sentence has
been approved and the Imprisonment
will be at st. Francis barracks, Flor
ida.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
A Double

New York. February 15.-George
Panzetter, while intoxicated tonight.
hot and killed his wife and John
Goeltz. a cigar maker who boarded in
the house with Mrs. Panzetter. Pan
letter escaped. The cause OF the shoot
ing was Mrs. Panzetter's refusal to live
with her husband.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
His Royal Prerogatives Renowned

London, February 15.-The Paris cor
respondent of The Times says: Accord
ing to a letter just received here from
Argentina the Austrian Archduke John,
alias John Orth, is now residing with
his morganatic wife on a farm on the
RIVER Parana and is more than ever re-
solved to the prerogatives Of
his birth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

New York, February 15.-Fred E.
Hovey and DIR. Edwin F. Hitchcock
were the only witnesses examined in
the Adams inquest today. DR.. Hitch
cock attended Mrs. Adams after she
had taken the poison. No develop
ments of any note were brought to light
and the mystery is as dense az eve
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21
Planters, Convention Postponed

New Orleans, February 15.-The COM
mittee having in charge the arrange
ments for holding the convention of
cotton planters and representatives of
allied interests in their trade. have
finally decided to postpone the conven-
ton to an indefinite date.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-21

No Breaks I'm the Senatorial Deadlock
Washington, February 15.-No breaks
in the senatorial deadlocks existing in
the numerous states vas reported to-
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29
Special Basement Bargains.

Turkey Feather Busters, large size
worth 100. at &c.
Covered Clothes Hampers, worth zoe, at
50 cents
One lot Of English China Pain White
Tea Plates, worth Sc at &c each.
S-inch Fancy Panied Clay Jardineres,
worth Toe. at SC
Enameline at &c box. Sale limited
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29
.ibhOnS.

Roman Ribbons, in all the newest
shades. COO per yard.
An elegant line of Satin Ribbon, former
~ 15c per yard, reduced TO &C.
Hemstitched Ribbon. in all the latest
shades, special value, Csc yard.
large assortment of Plaids and Stripes
from Csc up.
Baby Ribbon, 1c yard.
No. ~ Ribbon. &c yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29
Popular Books

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When Kighthood Was In Flower" by
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"The Market Place." by Frederic.
"The Open Question" by Robins.
"Rodens Corner" by Merriman.
"Dross," by Merrman.
"Tattle Tales Of Cupid" by Ford.
Ragged Lady" by Howells.
'The Sewers" by Merriman.
"A Duet" by Doyle.
Mr.. Dooley in Peace and War"
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29

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detachable collar, turn
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29
Innings.

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Fancy striped and figured Moreen skis=-
Ing IS inches wide. 19c.
Spun Glass Lining, S6 inches wide, 19c.
silk Moreen Skirting, In all the leading
shades, 55c.
Mercerized skirtlngs, in all the new
shades, 35c.
Remnants Of Innings at half price.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-05
Thin, Pale, Delicate

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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-05
FRANK CHANCE
The Chicago Ball Player. Now at
Hudson Hot Springs, is Soon to

Wcu.
Another one OF the Chicago base
players now at Hudson Hot Springs is
to marry:
A dispatch to the Globe Democrat
says:
Cupid has made another victim in
the Chicago baseball club, and "Bill''
Lange's fate is to be shared by Frank
Leroy Chance, the big catcher.
The bride to be is a Chicago girl.
Miss Pancake, of Lake avenue. The
wedding is to take place after the
close of the baseball season. Chance
announced his engagement this morn
ing.
Years ago Chance and Miss Pancake
were schoolmates and sweethearts at
Fresno. Cal. Five years ago Miss Pan
cake came to Chicago, and when
Chance joined the Chicagos q year ago
be renewed his suit. The love affairs
commenced at school was renewed and
will result in the wedding.
This has been another dull day il the
training camp. Light practice occupi-
ed the morning, but in the afternoon
disagreeable wind arose and drove the
men indoors. Donohue and Griffith
will go through to Chicago from Hud-
son and skip the games at Kansas City,
the club at Louisville for the
opening. This will leave the club with
only Chance to catch the exhibition
games az Nichols; arm is sore. Taylor
will probably pitch the opening games
against the Blues.