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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
FUNDS FOR THE LEE MONUMENT

Washington, December 21.-The North
Carolina Association has ~inaugurated
a movement looking to the erection OF
a monument to the memory of the late
General Robert E. Lee The association
will give a ball and banquet in this
city on January 18th, for the purpose
of raising funds for h monument.
The North Carolina association has
taken the matter up out of compliment
to Mrs. Vance, widow of Senator Vance,
who is president Of the Lee Monument
Association.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

A Sea Wall to Protect Fort W
The Southport Standard of yesterday
says
gineer corps, assistant chief engineer
of harbors and Notifications, visited
Fort Caswell Monday, the 18th instant,
on a tour of inspection, and to arrange
for the erection of a sea wall to pro-
tect the post from being submerged in
case of high water during severe
storms. The sea wall will be built OF
stone, at the approximate cost of $780,
900, including grading and filling. 1t
is expected that the appropriation will
be made, and work. m early
this spring. The erection of the per-
manent buildings (for which $50, 900 has
been appropriately will not begin I'M
til arrangements for building the sea
wall are perfected"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Punta Gorda, Fla, December 21.-
Work on the buildings of the big fish
and ice company capitalized at 81. 000.-
900, has begun here. The company is
composed of Pennsylvania capitalists.
Their purpose is to send 900 carloads
of fish a year to northern and western
points. Fifty cars will be specially
built for the corporation and il will
manufacture its own ice for r~efrigera-
ing purposes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Fatal Fight Between Whites and Me-
grOeS.

Meridian, Miss, December 21.-Word
has reached this city Of a fight between
a party of whites and blacks on the
kemper county overland road, about
six miles north. One white man, Os-
car Ford, was mortally wounded and
two others more or less seriously in
jured. 1t appears hat the whites were
without arms, while each of the nine
negroes was armed with a revolver.
The two parties met on the highway
and a dispute over which was entitled
to he right of way precipitated
the difficulty. A posse consisting of
the sheriff and twenty-five deputies is
being organized to go in search Of the
murderous blacks. There Is much ex-
element.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, il you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers hay proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health.
Money back If not cured. Sold by Y.
R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
CONGRESSMAN BouTELLE ILL.

Boston, Dec. 22.-Congressman Bou-
telle. of Maine. who is 1t Young's no.
tel, has been taken seriously i'll. the ma
ture Of his trouble is not given out.
A bulletin given out this (Friday)
morning stated that the congressman
was suffering from congestion OF the
brain, induced by a sever attack OF
indigestion. 1t was the opinion of the
physicians hat the malady is only
emporary
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
MANY a Lover.

Has rurned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with An offensive
breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea pur1-
fes the breath by its action on the
bowels. ETC.. as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
% cts. and so cts. For sale by R. K,
Eeila
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Government Wharf improvements

The storehouse being built on the
government wharf will probably be
completed in three weeks. All the
frame work has been cut. but will not
be put up until after Christmas. The
carpenters are pushing the work as
rapidly as possible
The erection OF the small boat house
on the lower wharf opposite the Gus
tom house will not be commenced for
several days yet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Applications for Government Deposits

A~ppIfcat1Ons for GOvernment Deposits
Washington, December H.-Up to
noon today the secretary Of uhe treas
ury had approved applications from
national banks for deposit OF pubic
funds under his recent offer to the
amount of about SIS. 600. 900. So far no
applications have been considered from
banks which do not own o. control the
bonds which they propose to deposit az
security.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Liberty Register: Last Tuesday
morning between 6 and z o'clock the
depot at Millboro with all it's contents
was destroyed by fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Year Ending December 1898:

AS to the prisoners in the jail a1ter
correction. they will probably not long
be any great expense to this count
hecause they will be put to work on
the county roads as soon as the sys-
fem devised by the last legislature can
he carried out by your a OF ON.
missioners and | have no douDt 'na'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
FOR THE HARBOR BASIN.

When the matter of magistrates
court reform had been disposed of Mr..
Worth brought up the movement for
a harbor basin appropriation, stating
that while the chamber had been mis-
taken about there being a a vacancy
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
THE ODD FELLOWS.
They Have Fine Lodge In Douglas City.-Its Membership Includes the Best.
 List of Officers.

Our advertising columns have, ever since the publication of the News was commenced in this city, contained a card announcing the existence or an 1. o. o. r. lodge in this city, but that gives the readers of the paper no idea of it's membership and condition, and people way back in the states will no doubt be surprised to know that Doug las City and Trcadwell have a lodge with membership of about 100, which for good, true, bright and honest men cannot be surpassed in any state Ill the Union. The interest of the members in this organization is as great as could be wished for, and it's place of meeting, which is composed of three rooms, nice ly carpeted and well furnished, Is well filled on meeting nights.
 The News man has with pleasure ob- served the steady growth of the Odd Fellows lodge in this city, and that our readers may know more about It, we were supplied with full list of it's oitl- cers, by one of it's members, which IS as follows:
 \. G., A. Hunter; Vice Grand, D. l.. Rood; Secretary, Thos. Cashen; Treas urer. G. w. Stephenson; Right Sup porter of N. G., H. Stevens; Left Sup porter of N. G., w. A. Mackie; Right Supporter of Vice Grand, J. Duckworth; Left Supporter of Vice Grand, c. A. Week; Warden, Fl. McCrea; Conductor, Jerry Cashen; Inside Guard, P. w. Stephenson; Outside Guard, Jake Hall; Right Scene Supporter, II. Crotts; Left Scene Supporter, J. J. Penglase; Chaplain, F. Holzburn; Past Grand, J. G. Mcdonald.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
Methodist Social.

The entertainment and social given bv the ladies of the M. E. church last Saturday evening, at Ohman,s hall, was a success both socially and financially. The spirit of restraint that is so apt to prevail at such gatherings was entirely absent, and everyone just went ln for a good time.
 Mrs. c. J. Larsen, Misses Jennie, Elsie and Edith Larsen and MesSrs. Insley, Claggit and Denny were over from Juneau and furnished music for the occasion such as has not been heard in Douglas for many a day. Miss K. Spiers recited in her own inimitable way. which always serves to captivate an audience. The following is the program:
 Violin Solo .........M Miss Elsie Larsen Quartette, te,-"Sweet and Low"
 Misses Edith and Jennie Larsen
 and Messrs. Clagget and Denny: Recitation, Miss K. Spiers Duet.-"O, How Sweet the Hunters
 Song" Misses Edith and Jennie Ouartette,L Bright sparlzles in the
 Churchyard''. Misses Edith and
 Jennie Larsen and Messrs. Clag-
 gett and Denny. Duef-"Invisible Land" Miss Jennie
 Larsen and Mr. T. A. Insley. co10 MT. Denny
 A supper was served by the ladies, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, after which games and impromptu music filled out the rest of the evening.
 The collection taken, proved the liberality of Douglas people, amount ing to S38.35.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
Captain Bell Rests.

Capt. Bell, who has been in the em- ploy of the Juneau Ferry & Navigation Go. since last October and has never had lay-of in all that time, was a caller at the News office last Monday. The Captain has been asking for a chance to rest and finally man has been secured to take his place. He speaks very highly of his relations with the company, but will not resume work until Sept. lst. He says that Skagway was awful dull when he was there last, and that Haines Mission is in the lead as the Porcupine supply point.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
FIRE AT TREADWELL.
A Small Blaze In Deserted Blacksmith Shop Causes Considerable Mathematician
 Luck With Bad Luck.

Last Sunday evening just as the church service was fairly begun, the big whistle at the Treadwell works was heard footing wildly and soon great crowds of men and women were hurry ing in that direction. 1t was first re ported that the new hoist building at the Treadwell mill was on fire and grave fears were entertained for the rest of the plant, but it was found to be only the old blacksmith shop back of the hoist. This old blacksmith shop is used only for storing tools and it Is supposed that the fire was started by some workman careleSsly leaving his torch against the frame work of the building.
 The fire was first discovered by the man at the hoist, who saw the light through the cracks and gave the alarm. The Treadweu people are well provided for emergencies of this kind and Master Mechanic Bell has cool head. The hose car was quickly run up and soon two large streams of water were pouring down on the flames, which were subdued, but not in time to save the blacksmith shop, which is complete ruin. The rustic on the side of the hoist next to the fire is scOrched and charred from the ground to the roof and will have to be replaced, but outside of this and the destruction of the blacksmith shop, no harm was done. Foreman Hunter is not deeply concerned over the loss of the building and reioices that no more damage was done. He calls it good luck with bad l luck and foels relieved that the danger is past
 In case of the hoists burning no great danger to the men in the mines would exist. Those in the no it. level could easily escape to the Glory Hole and all below that could climb to the 22O fit. level and get out through tun- nel which connects with the other mines.
 The Treadwell Go. is very careful of the lives of it's men and takes no chances on them being trapped. Some time ago a water main burst and i'm mediately every man was brought up from below ground. Several years ago when a timber fire threatened the plant the same tactics were pursued.
 Early Monday morning force ot men was put to work tearing away the ruins of the old blacksmith shop and repairing the small damage done From this on buildings that are not ln use will be watched carefully by the foreman and his men.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
JohnsOn.T Tegelberg.

Mir. Gust L. Johnson and Miss Augusta Tegelberg were married at their new home on E street, Thursday evening, August l7th, 1899, at 8 o'clock, Rev. c. N. Replogle, of the Friends Mission church, officiating.
 The bride is comparatively stranger in Douglas, having arrived in the city only few weeks ago from her home in Republic, Mich She is graduate of the high school of Republic and has served for several years in the capacity of teacher in that school
 Mir. Johnson, the groom, is well known and highly respected in this city. He is a member of the firm of Johnson & Harter and has large list of acuuaintances and friends on the Island, having worked in the Treadwell mines for two years. Mir. Johnson has lived in Alaska nearly four years, coming from Republic, Mich, where he passed his boyhood days. His ac- duaintance with his bride is of long standing, they having been neighbors and friends in Republic, and they sang for years in the same church choir, she singing alto and he bass.
 The News extends congratulations and best wishes
 MT. s. E. Eastburg moved last week into his new residence, near the Con- gregational church.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
Obituary.

MT. Henry Osborn of this city, died at Salt Lake City, Utah, on the 25th of last June. Mir. Osborn had been in failing health for the past three years and last winter left Douglas City for Utah in hopes of regaining his health.
 The deceased first located in Doug las City in the year 1885, and built the first cabin on what is now the townsite of this place. He was at the time of his death a large property owner in this city, which includes some of the best and most valuable in the town.
 MT. Osborn was unmarried, but leaves a brother, who is now in this city, besides other relatives to mourn his loss. The deceased was one of our best and most enterprising citizens and commanded large circle of true friends. The news of his death only reached Douglas City the latter part of last week.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
He Knew It.

It is very seldom that the "old timer" gets in mood to disclose any of the past history of Douglas City, but when they do you can generally look out for something good. In conversation with one of the aforesaid last Monday we drew out the following story:
 It was just after the election of Cleve- land to the presidency that patron of the post office came in and asked for his mail. Alaska was then favored with two mails per month and the old gentleman being subscriber to semi weekly published down below, expected to receive four copies. However, only three copies were found in the mail by the postmaster, although the man in sisted that there should be four. But the other paper could not be found and the old gentleman, who was a strong advocate of Republican prlncl- ples, stepped back from the window in evident disgust and, raising his hand, emphatically exclaimed:
 "I knew it knew it If ever that pusillanimous old Cleveland got in, knew everything would go to h-l !"
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
COMMITTEE WORK.

The Call Issued an insult to Congress and
 Libel on the Intelligence of Our People.
 The last issue of the News reported a meeting held i'll Juneau, at which the towns of Juneau, Skagway and Douglas City decided to hold convention in the former city on October 9th next, for the purpose of taking united action in asking congress to give this district such legislation as her inhabitants stand in need. At this meeting refer red to, basis of representation was adopted and a committee of three, one each from the three towns named, Was appointed by MT. Ebner, who presided at the meeting, and this committee was ordered to issue and publish call for the convention named.
 In the Daily Alaska Dispatch Of the 10th inst, this call, or alleged call, was first published. 1t starts out as fol lows:
 CALL.
 To the Citizens of the District of Alaska:
 The outrageous neglect and ignorance manifested by our national legislative body of a commonwealth based upon the untold wealth of the mines, fisher ies, lumber and commercial enterprises of Alaska is so deplorable that the situation demands some prompt and energetic relief.
 This much of the alleged call is an insult not only to congress as a whole, but particularly so to every member of our national law making body whO,with- in the past four months, has visited our district spending time and money to In- form themselves as to our condition and needs. If a convention is held and the action of the same is trans mitted, a copy of the call for the con- vention should accompany such recon mendations as the convention adopts, and Alaska will be in a fine condition to beg for legislation when her people in so public a manner refer to the alleged outrageous neglect and ignor- ance" of the men to whom we apply for assistance.
 A great portion of this alleged call is composed of rot aud supertluous matter that has no place in notice for such a convention. Its general composition and make up indicates that it comes | from a source that has been entirely unfamiliar with the work and object of convention. It is not even signed. | The committee had no organization, or 1 the call would be signed by chairman and secretary.
 We are free to say that the people must be disappointed in the work of the members of the committee from Skagway and Juneau. Their labor in the public meeting first referred to, stamped them as men of ability and experience in work of this character, and until explained it is great dis appointment to their friends.
 With feelings of sorrow and shame we refer to this matter and we earnest Iy trust the committee will see to 1t that proper call is at once issued and published.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon S,VS S,VO 5 9 NJ NJ RnHoTy. SElo%S Lecture and Benediction 7;Oo P; M Priest, Rev. Father P C. BouglS' D. d. CONGRFG ATIONAL CHURCH-ReY H. liam &DCnd Cole. pastor. Regular services every SIS,JoS in the morning at lO:SO ocIock' AhG Tn tbe eveniuG at $ o'clock. sunday Scnoott jn the afternoon at o'clock. The SoSletS ol CbriStian Endeayor meets every MSuieSiSiHg o,,arincr mi o'clock. Seats free Inc puOIIc coTdiafly invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL. CHURCH Services held at Oad Bellows Hall every Monday evening eMGSP'- irr, last in month, when the service VII "c held on Sunday evening. Rev. n. d. Hur'' FRIENDS CHURCH-Regular services at the Mission School house.
 Sabbath School " " T Native Services ,.I5 ProyeT meeting, Wednesday evening at Eto Te"CberS' meeting every Friday evening at S,SrlCcly ot private houses. Any and all arc cordially lh'l'vu "''" "' romed at all of these services. roo..c, 'Oiii'" REV. C. \. REPLOGLE, Pastor METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--.Astt PenisI Mission Tuesday evenings 4J I;t22 nrcIoci, Scandinavian services at the t,ShtS' Mission Friday evenings at ';{9 Cio'S S' A cordial invitation eXteudedt to AH' Ne'' S' J. Larsen, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23

Joe Edmunds, the popular tonsorial artist of Douglas City, and his wife returned Saturday from weeks so- iurn at Fish creek. He reports some excellent sport fishing, and tells Of the capture of a huge mud shark.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
AppoRTIoNMENT OF DELEGATES
To the Convention to be Held at Juneau, Ocs
 tober 0th, 1899.

The following apportionment of dele gates was agreed to, and full attend ance is especially requested:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-29
ANGLO-SAXON MAGAZINE.
Advance Sheets of Lady Randolph
ChurchiIrs Publication Out

New York, March 29.-John Lane Of
the Bod1ey Head reached New York on
the Umbria today and brought with him
a prospectus and advance sheets of
Lady Randolph ChurchilPs magazine,
which is to be called the Anglo-Saxon.
Mr.. Lane will publish it.
This is the periodical about which So
ciety people of England and America
are stirred, because it has been an
nounced that royalty will not be exclud-
ed from its list of contributors, and be-
cause a price of SIS a copy has been
fixed in advance.
The publisher was kind enough to
show the title page and sample sheets
of this precious magazine.
Mr.. Lane said:
81 have come to America to announce
that in June next will begin the pub
HcatiOn in England and America of a
new quarterly miscellany, entitled the
Anglo-Saxon, under the general editor
ship of Lady Randolph Churchill.
at will be published at a guinea $50
a copy. Each volume will be bound in
replication of famous old bindings. Each
volume will contain $50 pages, and will
include illustrations in the form of pho
togravures, wood engraVingS, and 1itho-
graphs.
1.-The miscellaneous articles will be on
subjects of public affairs, literature and
the arts, and the editor has warrant
for belief that many men and women of
distinction, including some of the most
eminent statesmen and writers of the
day, will contribute to the pages"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-29
CAN SLEEP LIKE A BABE.

How many persons over thirty years
of age in Topeka can truthfully make
the above statement? Many persons will
pay $4,000 for a few nights of restful.
strength giving sleep but you can get
this bliss right here in Topeka for only
fifty cents at Swift & Holidays drug
store, if you will take Mrs. Mary
Smiths advice who lives at 1911 Cooper
ST, Jackson, Mich. Mrs. Smith says:
No one knows how much 1 have suf-
fered for the past three years. At times
my back would pain me so badly thai
1 almost cried. did not rest well at
night account Of the severe pain
across my kidneys and from nervous
ness. My feet and limbs were swollen
like one with dropsy. 1 was subject to
spells of dizziness and would almost
fall when they would come on. 1t is
needless for me to say that 1 was I'M
able to do my heavy household work
that would require me to bend or lift
any. In the early stage of my trouble
/ was informed that my kidneys were
diseased; SO 1 commenced to take kid
ney pills and other kidney remedies.
but none of them gave me any relief.
My troubles multiplied and 1 had about
given up all hope of ever being well
again 1 read about Morrow's Kid-ne-
oids apd procured box and took them
according to directions. One box COM
pletely cured me. Not the least Symp-
toms of backache remain. my nerves
are steady and all right; no more spells
of dizziness, the swelling has all disap-
peared in my feet and limbs. I can
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and in fact never felt better in my life.
Mcrrow'S kid-ne-oidS are surely a god
send to suffering humanity. 1 feet so
good that I want every one to know
about this wonderful remedy and desire
my statement published that all who
read may know what to take if aff1ict-
ed as have BEEN
Mrs. Smith has lived In jackson near
ly all her life and is a most estimable
lady. She is sensible. pleasant and
charitable lady and will gladly give any
one further details who will write her
enclosing stamp for reply.
Kid-ne-oidS are Yellow Tablets (not
pills. and cure kidney ailments and
nervousness. They are for sale by all
hrst-class druggists or will be mailed
by the manufacturers Ola receipt of
price John Morrow & Co.. Chemists,
SprinK6eld. Ohio