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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

New York Commercially


whsn man himself as
a capfida.s for congress IL is custo-
mary for the people to inquire Q ne
stands on certain pubic Questions.
Doeos he believe In oimeIaiiisln -
he friendly 10 a single gold standard!
Il his record that Of a protectionist or
has he advocated the open DOR policy
for his goyernmen? What would ne
be likely 10 Go IL confronted with
proposition TO subssdize American SNIP
ping; TO extend the sphere OF American
influence in foreign parts; 10 create a
stancher navy or { increase n num-
erical stregth OF III army! These are
vital questions. to be sure. and no man
Is fitted TO represent a constituency VINO
has not decided views upon then all
But there Is n subject which national
candidates before the people are appar-
emily supposed 20 know nothing about,
and yet IL is perhaps as important as
any other one thing in which we as
Americans rave an interest We refer
to the subject of forestry and forest
preservation. Just now English con
ccnistS are greatly exercised over the
probable exhaustion OF that countrys
coal supply. The life of the nation Is
at stake, they say. and naturally every
effort is being made 10 prevent waste.
Does any one believe that IL the Eng
lish could recreate their coal deposits
by a system Is simple as that which
would insure to US preservation OF our
forests. it would not be donee
The agricultural department will rem
der every aid 10 individuals who take
an interest in tree planting. But the
agricultural department canno legis-
late. Congress can In a recent cir
cular Secretary Wilson declares that
few farmers realize the value Of forests
TO those engaged in agriculture. In the
humid portions CT America. where
nearly every farm has it's wood lot, the
total area of woodland is more than
200, 900, 900 acres. These natural wind
brakes temper the weather and modify
local climatic conditions % a marked
degree. Woods Of commerce are being
rapidly destroyed in America by the
inexcusable and wanton wasfefulness
OF those who can see no danger until
it becomes a matter OF pressing emer-
gency.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

After n Fit Of Despair She Bodi Faces
Her Hist rtuue
Especial TO Baltimore SUM-


Especial TO Baltimore Sum-
Paris, September 10.-Details are
sent by Mathis correspondent at Rennes
regarding the manner in which Drey-
fus and his devoted wife received the
news OF the sentence.
Mime. Dreyfus' brother, NJ. Hada-
mard, brought the news 10 the villa
GODDARD. After a fit Of violent despair
Mime. Dreyfus mastered her grief. She
was able to receive a number Of visits
from friends, who called to assure her
Of their sympathy and unfailing con-
idence in the future. NJ. and Mime.
Louis Have, NJ. and Mime Octave Mira
beau came and were received.
Numbers of kindly kilograms ar
rived at the villa, nearly all expressing
the hope that shortly the captains in
nocence will be vindicated.
NJ. DeSmOulinS, a well-known en-
graver, told the Mathis correspondent
he had just seen Mime. Dreyfus.
L am filled with admiration for that
noble woman" he said. There she Is
already up and doing, ready for the
greatest sacrifices to save the honor
of her husband and children. I know
nothing nObler than a woman, who
thus boldly faces misfortune. She
prOclaims aloud the innocence OF her
husband, and declares that the injustice
of men can neither subdue her faith in
the future nor lessen the love she bears
for husband and children.
TEXT OF THE SENTENCE.
To-day, the 9th of September, 1899,
the court-martial of the Tenth regi-
ment army corps, celebrating behind
closed doors, the president put the fol-
lowing question::
rs Alfred DreyfuS, breVet captain,
Fourteenth regiment OF artillery, pro-
bationer on the general staff, guilty OF
having in 1894 entered into machina-
tons or held relations with a foreign
power, or one of it's agents to induce
it to commit hostility or undertake war
against France or procure it the means
therefor by delivering the notes and
documents mentioned in the document
called the bordereau, according to the
decision Of the court of cessation OF
June 3, 1892 The votes were taken
! separately, beginning by the inferior
grade and youngest in the last grade,
. the president having given his opinion
last. The court declares on the ques-
! ton by a majority CT five votes to two,
Yes, the accused is guilty The ma
jority agreed that there are ~extenuat-
! ing circumstances, in consequence OF
which, and on the request of the COM
missary of the government, the presl-
| dent put the question and received again
the votes in the above mentioned form.
As a result, the court condemns, by a
! majority of five votes to two, Alfred
Dreyfus to the punishment Of ten years
detention"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
ub-ireasury'' p,au for Marketing
<FDnA

New York, September 11.-MDre than
maid interest is being manifested in
this CITY by cotton brokers' and commits
SION merchants in the revival OF what
been called the "sub-treasury
plan for marketing cotton and similar
staple products. The plan contemplates
the establishment OF bonded ware
houses 10 store cotton, etc, at low rates
or storage and insurance and To use
the receipts for such goods as collateral
In any part Of the United States as Sc
curity for a loan, equal 10 80 per cent.
I the market value OF the merchandise.
The scheme is said to have been in
augurared in Georgia and the promot-
states. &c
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

A very large audience is expected at
the auditorium OF the Y. NJ. -. A, to-
night. Some very prominent speakers
of the city will be present to deliver
short addresses on educational work.
especially showing the advantages Of
fered in the association work. The fol-
lowing programme a been arranged
for the occasion: Prayer: opening ad-
dress by DIR. G. :. Blackwell. followed
by Col. A. NJ. Waddeli. Short talks
will be made b. the Rev. A. ID. Nc
Clure, Mr.. w. NJ. Cumming and others.
The speaking will be i-nterspersed with
the following programme OF music:
Duet-Mrs. r. G. Woody and Miss
Nellie Calder.
Quartette-Mrs. w. l.. Latta soprano:
Mrs. j. ID. Smith. alto: Mr.. G. II.
Cooper, tenor; Mr.. A. s. Holden. bari
tone.
Accompanists-Miss CANINE Chasten
and Mr.. +. II. MunsoH.
The night class opens October LIST,
and the prospect is that there will be
larger classes than ever before.
The public is invited to attend the
meeting tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
Prevented a Tragedy

Timely Information given Mrs. George
Long. OF New Straitsville, Ohio. pre-
vented a dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors, but
steadily grew worse until urged TO try
Dr. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her. and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr..
Long OF a severe attack OF Pneumonia
Such cures are positive proof OF the
matchless merit Of this grand remedy
for curing all throat. chest and lung
troubles. Only Soc and $1.00. Every
bottle guaranteed Trial bottles free at
R r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

We oner One Hundred Dollar Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh \ IA,
not be cured by Han's Catarrh
FL CHENEY & CO.. Props. Told
we: the undersigned, have known
) Cheney for the last Is years. II
oeieve him perfectly honorable IN Al
business transactions and financially
abe to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Drug.
gists. Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN q MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure n taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the System.
Price &c. per bottle. Sold by al Drug
g1DtA Testimonials freA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

The NcrfoIk vlrginian-Pilot of Sun
day says:
". w. Whitehead. Of Wilmington.
y. g. editor and general OF
the southern Milling and Lumber Jour
nal. IL here completing arrangements
and taking out corporation Diapers for
the publication OF that journal In Nor
FOLK on n after the frst of nex,
month. Among the corporato are
many Of the larger lumber m~anufar-
turers and wholesalers in Maryland,
virginia North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
court IA Sesston at Burgavy
Correspondence of the Messengei
RnrRa n L. Gantnnnhar

Correspondence OF the M~essenger.)
Burgaw, N. c., September IL.
The September term OF the superior
court of Pender county met here today.
Judge Henry r. Bryan presiding, and
Solicitor Rodolph Duffy. prosecutlng
The following compose the grand jury
+. A. Halves. Foreman: J. d. Riven-
bark, A. 7. Rocks, ii. A. Colvin. o. +.
Malpass, /. Il. Mills. G.. b. Lee. II. s.
Alderman, w. II. Rocks, Riley Jones.
9. w. Wilton, J. Z. Henry, j. r. Dur
ham. w. c. Keith, ]. f. West, ]. J.
Futch, j. r.. Marshburn, Z. ID. Futch.
There are seventy-two civil and
thirty-seven criminal cases on the
dock
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

North Carolina has lost a most
worthy citizen and consecrated Chris
tian minister in the death Of Rev. Jo-
seph Blount Cheshire, DID,, of TarbOrO,
aged "a. He was a gentleman in a high
sense, a man Of good ability n cul-
ture, a most faithful servant of God,
was held in high esteem by a great
many people of intelli gence and charac-
ter and was ripe and waiting for the
closing scene and the blessed life be-
yond- We had the pleasure Of a per
sonal acquaintance with him for we'll
nigh forty ear He has left many
kindred in the state who Will be sad
at the good mans departure, but who
will rejoice that he is now with his
blessed Redeemer safe forever. He was
father of Bishop Cheshire, Of the
Diocese of North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
Troops from Key w est Reach New
York

New York, September 1.-The Mall
lOry steamer San Marcos, from Key
West September 9Th arrived at quar-
antine today, all well The San Mar
cos brought from Key West four OFF,
GERS and 1913 soldiers belonging TO COM
panies B ard H, First United States
artillery. No other passengers or
freight We're taken on beard at Key
West These troops were ordered
north, owing to the presence Of yellow
fever at Key West. Ali are IN excel
lent health. The steamer will be de-
tanned until tomorrow morning, when
the FUN period Of five days will have
elapsed from the time OF leaving Key
West
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
TO B.rv->, th. S,n,.,. Rice crop

Mr.. r. Il. Arrendell, OF Raleigh,
manager Of the state penitentiary, ar
rived in the ciey last evening to make
arrangements for harvesting the
states rice crop on the Cape Fear.
near this city.
Mr. george H. Cannon is superin-
tendent OF the rice farm and he came
over TO the city las evening to meet
MI. A~rrendeiL. He states that he has
$50 acres In rice and hat the crop IL
excellent. Harvesting VIII be COM
menced next Friday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

Captain Day appears to be big TowsG
in the democratic camp. He defies the
board and is law INTO himself. What
car the democrats do 70 reach this
North Carolina republican despot? Is
he unreachable? Is there no way TO
bring him into court for bad conduct
or to disp4ace him? If not, then the
state is to be pitied.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

Our townsman, Mr.. G. L. Borden.
formerly president of the Navassa
Guano Company OF this city, has been
appointed manager OF the physical
and supply department Of the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company. and Will
have his headquarters in Richmond,
Va He has rented a residence on
West Franklin street. in that city. and
will remove his family there in a few
days.
The Rev. Edward Z. Lane. who was
recently called to the p~astorate OF I'm
manuel Presbyterian church, is 10 &C.
cupy the residence at 3l9 South Third
street, where Mr.. Borden has resided
several years. Mr.. Lane will arrive
here from Lexington, Va. in TWO weeks
and will hold his initial service on the
first Sunday in October.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

The Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege at Raleigh rs more than full Ex-
ira dormitories are needed and some
pupils may have to board outside. One
student showed proper feeling. He OBJ
with the thermometer at Raleigh at 100
degrees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
sh. i.sat k,erscrip.i"n tor ;.tsi.

she i.sat prescription tor si.t.is
and Fever is q bottle Of Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic. The formula is plain
ly printed on each bottle. showing tina:
it is simply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. Imitators do not advertise
their formula because IL they did they
know that you would not buy their
medicine. Be sure then that you get
Groves, as the formula shows what
you ara taking.
NO CURE NO PAY. Prics so cents
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

The curse Of overworked womankfnd
are quickly and surely cured by Karf's
Clover Root Tea. the great blood puri-
her and tissue builder. Money refund
ed Il not satisfactory. Price Is cts. and
80 cte. For sale by r. r. Reiamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

Wilmington has perhaps more than
sixty residents who have been students
at the University of North Carolina.
The Messenger is gratified to know
that it will be largely represented at
the foremost southern university, with
possibly n exception, by fifteen stu
dents. Thsi taiscmfwyetaoincmfwyp
small town fifty and sixty years ago it
sent a good delegation. We hope the
session Will open with increased num-
bers and tha the years matriculation
will not fail below $50 regular students,
not counting the summer school next
summer. Some colleges count outside
graded school pupils Tho recite in per-
haps one of the college studies. 1t
helps to swell the count
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

The convicts appear to be doing a
big business for HI state in manufac-
not tha make convicts compete with
regularly organized labor outside?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

What a tragedy is life! A worthy
stranger arrives in our city, and in
twelve or fifteen hours is drowned while
bathing. How little he knew of the
impending fate just before him, and
how little could his sorrowing kindred
and friends anticipate the coming TRACE
dy and the deplorable news. 1t is per-
haps a merciful providence that mans
fate is shut from his vision INK he goes
to his death without warming or hint
of any kind. The Roman Horace two
Thousand years g wrote
with equal foot, rich friend, impair
tial Fate,
Knocks at the cottage and the palace
gate"
Wilmington generally regretted most
sincerely the sudden death of Mr.. w.
II. Wade, of Richmond, Va, and SYM
pathizes with his sorely bereaved rela-
TiVeS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

The leading republicans who favor
the suffrage amendment stand 50 far
Cowles, Purnen. Settle, Starbuck, Loge
Harris. We hope the cry is stin they
come"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14
First Seas.uss largo Of cotton En..

Messrs Alex. Sprunt & SON. cotton
exporters. yesterday cleared the Brit
ish steamer South Africa. Captain
Dodson, for Brmen. Germany, with a
largo Of 2,62S bales Of cotton, weighing
1884 ,262 pounds. valued at s4l4. $40. The
cargo was taken on at the Champion
Compress, and IL is the first shipment
TO be made from h Atlantic coast this
season.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

Most people think tina shorthand is
a strictly modern thing. But it is older
thar n Christian religion. The great
Roman orator, Cicero, had a freedman
named Trio, who was evidently a mar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

While New Bern Sized at 104 and
Raleigh at 100 degrees in the shade.
Wilmington kept fairly hot at 80 de-
grees, by a tested thermometer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-14

- -&s-a.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
WITH THE JOKERS.
STILL THE BOSS.

They had been chums during their
schooldays, but had drifted apart. Years
after they met again..
What became of that auburn haired
Jones girl that used ITO be the boss tennis
player in our set?''
II married her." replied the other.
'And does she still play tennls? que
ried his friend.
mo" was the reply and a look of sad
ness stole over his face, but she's still
the boss. Chicago News.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
HIGHLY SENSITIVE,

I'm going to report that postoffice
clerk" indignantly exclaimed the young
woman with ink on her fingers.
He always seemed very polite" sa id
her companion.
''Well, he isn't. What business has he
to try to criticise my writing? When
went to mail a. lot of poems he asked #
they weren't second class matter.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
REASON FOR 1T.

"Perfidious woman!' he missed Through
his clinched teeth.
"Oh! Why do you speak thus?' she fall
tered.
'"HhOu we'll knOWeSt!'
Such was probably the fact.
Almost anybody could see that his teeth
did not fit very well and had to be kept
clinched if they were to be Missed Through
with any degree of comfort.-Nuggets.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
WHY. PAPA!

'"Hhis young man that comes to see you
so often,' said Mr.. Williamsburg ITO his
daughter.
You mean Mr.. Brushton, papa?" asked
the maiden.
Yes. Has he any dough?'
dough? Why, papa, you surely do not
expect him to do the baking after we are
married!'- Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele
graph
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
KNEW HIS BUSINESS.

Hoax-You know Schneider the bother,
who recently became a magistrate?
JOaX-YeS.
"Well, he discharged a prisoner yester-
day who was charged with stealing a
dozen bottles of beer"
SOP
Yes. Schneider said that wasn't
enough to make a case. ''-Philadelphia
Record.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11

These Time Tables show the times at which
trains and boats may be expected to arrive
and depart from the several stations and ports
but their arrival or departure at the times
stated is not guaranteed, nor does the Com
pany hold itself responsible for any de-
lay or other consequences arising therefrom
For copy of time card call at 226 West Bay
street, Jacksonville, or address,
J. P. BECKWITH, ]. ID. RAINIER,
Traffic Manager. A. G, p. A.
Sc. Augustine.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
FARM LIFE IN BOSTON.

First Familyman-I like summer the
best. There is no snow shovelling, you
know, and no furnace to take care of.
Second Familyman-There's something
in that; but 1 think [ prefer winter. In
the winter, you know you don't have to
mower.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
THE .SMOKELESS VARIETY

Waggles-This war has shown that
powder should be unlike a child
Juggles-What in the world do you
mean?
Waggles-It should be heard, not SEEM
Judge.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
FAILED TO CONCILIATE.

AS the Conventional young man sat
talking with the conventional young
woman the conventional stern father
came in.
The young man would fain be sociable
and at ease.
1.-THE open door''-began he
THE front door is open at this minute"
said the father.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
CLOSE DISTINCTION.

Duddy-Oh, dear, no; I wouldn't go SO
far as that. l wouldn't like ito say more
than that he is so fond of saying some
thing new that he oftentimes mas ito say
things that are not so.-Boscon Tran cript.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
Send all orders to the AgriCulturist.

n. Agricultural Department
highest all important
reliable
nj family
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
HER FRIEND.

Edith-He told me I was so interesting
and so beautiful.
Julia-And you will trust yourself for
life with a man who begins deceiving you
even at the commencement of his court
Ship!-Tit Bits.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
TEMPTING HER.

Housekeeper Ito a book agent who
brings the tenth installment of a roveD-
I can't take the book. Mr.. Meier is dad.
Book Agent-Ah, what q shame! Us
right in the most exciting part Of ihe
story!-Fhegende Batter.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
BETWEEN ORANGE CITY JUNCTION
& NEW SMYRNA
KEY WEST AND HAVANA.

The steamship City of Key West of the
Florida East Coast Steamship Company, leaves
Miami for Key West on Mondays, Wednes-
Jacksonville, making connections at Key West
with steamers for Havana. Leaves Key West
2:3op. m. standard time) on Tuesdays, Thurs
morning in time to connect with north bound
train.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
JANE TRIED 1T.

Whats that? The cooks hair burned
off? How did that happen?"
'Why, Jane, THE second girl, overheard
you say she couldn't hold candle to
Mary
"Well?''
Dealer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-01-11
READY FOR SETTLEMENT

THAT Harkins will case which has been
in the courts for several years will soon
be settled now" said Lawyer Habeas
Yes assented Lawyer Corpus, at un-
derstand the property is about all gone.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-12-07
ARMY TRANSPORT MANAN-
Fuse.

Secretary Root seems to be
falling into Alger mathods. +e
sent 400 volunteer soldiers on a
long voyage in an experimental
boat. This is the very best that
can be said in favor of Secretary
Root and his department.
Wen the people arc taxed ~
heavily taxed-to carry on all
needful war operations, when
there is no lack of money, when
a great and rich country is ready
to do all that can possibly be
done, there is no excuse for send
ing cut such a ship as The Man
aneuse. l. would be wicked To
send her out loaded with supplies
and when she was filled with
American soldiers and dispatch
ed across the widest sea il the
word, <there is need Of sn inves-
tigatiun. And the whitewasher
need not apply when that inves~
tigation is made. The people
wllt conduct an investigation i
the administration and congress
will not.
The stories Of red-tape inspec~
ton at San Francisco will not
answer. The testimony Of the
men who endured the horrors of
the passage a passage even
worse than the passage that
slaves endured from the gold
coast@their testimony is all that
is needed. WHAT actually took
place is what is Wanted-not
what lazy army officials in San
Francisco thought should take
place. If the reports that come
in prove to be we'll founded, those
army officers and civil officers
should be condemned to cross
the Pacific on the very boat they
thought good enough for Ameri-
can volunteers.