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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
THE Lion tanner.

Frau Hingstermeler, the wife of Herr
Hfngstermeler, the lion tanner, was
what may be termed-to put it mildly
a virago, and held Hingstermeler in
absolute subsection.
The lion tanner returned to the family
caravan one evening in a state Of hilar-
ity, which made him feel that he would
better postpone IN interview with his
better half until his condition had worn
off He therefore concluded OF to
sleep in the family quarters.
The next morning his wife called hin
to account. and he explained that he
had been having a little Notification
and did not wish to disturb her slum-
bers on his return.
Where did you Sleep" she demand
ed.
I'm the cage with the lions, here
piled, meekly.
Coward" Missed Mrs. Hingster-
meier, as of one robbed Of her just
ueS.-Lif
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
MESSAGE SATISFIES THE CUBANS

Havana, December 6.-President Nc
Kinley's message to congress has been
received by Cubans of all classes with
much satisfaction. Even the leaders
of the extreme party admit this In
the announcement that there will be
no American civil governor has cleared
away most of the LIQUIDS that had been
hanging over the Cuban political sftu-
alton. The Lucia alone among the
papers still favors a civil governorship.
General GollaZo says: THE message
will pacify the country. President Nc
Kinley'S statements are not very con-
crete, but if congress guarantees the
independence of Cuba we need not ask
for any specification as to the time
for the removal of the American troops,
although everybody would be glad to
see the black troop go because of the
excuses they commit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
PESTILENCE AND WAR
Are Playing Havoc With n south
American states.

Correspondence of Associated Press.)
Kingston, ia, November 2S.-Pas-
sengers from the west coast Of South
America report an ominous outlook in
connection with the spread Of the bu-
bonic plague. There seems little doubt
that the epidemic is slowly, but stead
lily working westward in South Amer
lea.
To this dangerous plague is added the
general condition of political unrest in
all the western republics Of South
America.
Chilli is on the eve Of a financial
crisis, AMI possibly OF revolution, which
has only been postponed, and not avert
ed, by the governments reduction OF
the issue of forced paper currency from
$780, 600. 900 to 500. 900, 900.
In Peru and Bolivia serious revolu-
tions are going on. These are d~isorgan-
izing trade.
Ecuador is in a condition of incipient
revolt against the dictatorship of Pres
dent Eloy Alfarr and a strong revo-
lutionary movement, directed by the
clerical party and supported by a ma
jority of the people, is said to be in
course of organization on Peruvian
soil.
In Colombia civil war is raging.
The plague and the wars are react
ing seriously on trade and industry.
The most significant Indication is the
turning backward of the stream of
English, German and other European
commercial travellers. The coast trade,
thus far, has suffered little, but from
Chill to Colombia internal trade is al
most paralyzed, and the steamers are
sailing with little or no return freight
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Deadly Fight With Dispensary Con-
stables.

Columbia, S. c., December 5.-There
was a desperate fight in the suburbs
of Greenville this afternoon, in which
Dispensary Constables Cooley and
Cornwell were engaged in a hand-to-
hand combat with George Howard and
an unknown party, who was running a
blockade whiskey wagon. The consta-
bles seized kegs OF whiskey in the
wagon, and attempted to arrest How
ard who protested he a nothing to
do with it. It is not known who pre-
cipitated the encounter, but Howard,
who is a cripple and a typical noun
t~aineer, was shot five times, and rs In
a dying condition from a severe wound
in the left side. >Cornwell, who was
married just two months ago, is dying
from a wound in the abdomen. Cooley
was shot in the thigh and is not dan
gerously hurt The unknown man es-
capped. Howard is a relative of Little
BMr' Howard who, under sentence or
death escaped from Jail in his wife's
clothes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
WRECK OF THE CHARLESTON.
The Court OF Inquiry Convened Pig
man i'm Command Of the Monterrey.

Washington, December 6-AdmiraI
Watson today cabled the navy depart
ment that the court OF inquiry to in
vestigate the loss of the cruiser Char
lesion convened yesterday at Cavite.
he added that all the Charleston's
people were present.
h court Of inquiry was ordered by
the department. because the naval
equations require that the response
bihty for the loss OF ships shall be fix
81 by some competent tribunal. That
Admiral Watson entertained no doubt
as TO the correctness OF Captain Pig
mans course is evidenced by the re-
cent order assigning that officer 20
Command the Monterey.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Prohibition sirI I'm Georgia senate.

Atlanta, Ga, December 6.-The de-
bate on the Willingham bill, which
1Tovides for state prohibition. was be-
gun in the Georgia senate today. The
measure has passed the lower house
u the general assembly. where IL re-
a good majority. The opponents
OF the bill claim they have 25 out of A
votes In the senate. and that the bin
VIII be defeated when the vote "a tax
Ien tomorrow. Great interest is felt In
the bill. n the advocates of rohib
ton are making a strong fight TO have
me Dill become a law. The bill pro.
vides for h abolition OF all saloons.
oreweries n legaiized distilieries.
Clubs or private organizations win NOT
be allowed to give intoxicating liuuors
TO mber or other persons, but this
does not apply to private entertain
ments or banuuets.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
OUR ADVANCE IN PANAY.

Manila, December 5. - General
Hughes now occupies Santa Barbara
and Cabutuan, island of Panay, his
lines extending thirty-five miles north
of Iloilo. He has occupied twenty
towns. The inhabitants are returning
with white flags, their e of the
Americans diminishing as they learn
that they will be well treated.
1t is impossible to get the insurgents
to fight. They are r~etreating to the
mountains and no more organized re-
sistance is expected. The artillery
wagon mules are used for packing.
Water buffaloes are also being used for
this purpose. General Hughes con
tinues advancing north and spreading
his lines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie TO know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie-
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties Of this great medicine: and have
the satisfaction of knowing it has alb
solutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitic. Hoarse-
ness and all diseases of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs are surely cured by
it. Call on r. r. Bellamy, Druggist,
and get a free trial bottle. Regular
size SOC and 81. Every bottle guaran-
teed, or price refunded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Pullman and Wagner Companies Con-
solidated.

Chicago, December 5.-The consoli-
dation of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany and its rival, the Wagner Palace
Car Company, into n concern, was
ratified this afternoon at a special
meeting of the stockholders of the Pull
man Company. The stockholders voted
to increase the capital stock Of the
Pullman Company from S45, 900, 900 to
s74, 000. 600, the increase to be for the
of purchasing the property Of
the Wagner Palace Car Company. 1t
was also voted to change the name Of
the company from the Pullman Palace
Car Company to the Pullman Com
pany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Charged With Numbering a Live Man

Macon, Ga. December 5.-Two ne
gro women, Dolphuse and Ida Hooks,
have been in Jail here for several
weeks under indictment for the muir
der of Jim Jones, colored. Today
Jones made his appearance, and his
coming has caused a profound sensa-
ton among the negroes. A dead ne
gro was found in south Macon several
months ago, who a plainly been
murdered. He was identified by Jones
mother as Jones and was buried by
her. Suspicion pointed to the Hooks
women and their conviction was re-
garded as certain.
Jones says he has been working on
a turpentine farm and did not know
he was thought to have been muir
dered
Solicitor General Hodges ordered the
release of the accused women today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Southern's First Train into savannah.

Savannah, Ga, December 5.-Ihe
Southern railway that il
will run it's first train into Savannah
Friday. The train will be a special
made up of FIVE private cars n viii
be one of the finest trains that has
ever reached Savannah. 1t Will easily
take rank with the train that brouCt
the president to this city on his visit
in 1898. The train will arrive over the
Plant system. Regular trains Of the
Southern will follow on and after De-
cember 10th on which date the first
passenger train will arrive. Newspaper
men from the north, east and south
will be on the special.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
THE so1rrHERN,s NEW LINZ

Columbia, s. c., December 5.-W.
Evans, ]. G.. WiIborn and G. w. Garrls
the state railroad commission, accom-
panied by Superintendent P. L Wells
n a party OF railroad officials and
contractors, examined the recently
completed link in h S~outhern's
new Florida New Line" The com
mission reported officially that MS was
the best and o rapidly constructed
piece Of new road built in this state.
and the new line was declared open for
traffic. The special train yesterday
ran at a very high rate OF speed to test
the roadway.
After the 9Th the Southern viii dis
continue the use Of the Florida Gen.
trai and Peninsular for fast trains,
using the new line instead
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
HARD FIGHT WITH FILIPINOS.

Manila, December 6.-Last night a
force of insurgents. estimated at 800,
attacked the American garrison of 200
at Vigan, province of South Ilocos.
The Americans loss was eight killed
and many wounded. After very hard
fighting the Filipinos were driven of
and through the mountains, leaving
thirty-fIve dead. Colonel Bisbee is
now reinforcing the garrison. Fears
are entertained regarding various
small bodies of General Young's troops
in the province Of Abra-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
A SCHOONER WRECKED.

New Orleans, December 5.-News was
received today that the American
schooner Robert Ruff, bound from Mo-
bile, with a cargo of coal for Coatza-
coalcos, Mexico, struck a reef near
Vera Cruz on the Mexican cOast last
week and was wrecked. Her captain,
Charles w. Kaecker, of New Orleans,
was drowned. Nothing has been learn
ed as to the fate OF the rest of the
crew.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Shooting ARRAY Physicians.

Savannah, Ga, December 5.-Dr. V.
III. Taliferro was indicted by the grand
jury of the superior court las night
on a charge Of assault with intent to
murder DR.. T. p. Waring by shooting
at him with a pistol at the Savannah
hospital. The trouble started I'VE the
refusal Of the Telfair hospital authori-
ties, an institution OF which DIR. War
ing Is superintendent. TO admit one OF
DIR. Taliferro's patients. DIR. Taliferro.
who is q specialist with an exclusive
practice here. and Is well connected in
Atlanta. is out on bail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
AVERAGE WEIGHT OF COTTON.

New Orleans. December 5.-Secretary
Hester, of the New Orleans cotton ex-
change, makes acrual average weight
Of $50. 766 bales of the cotton crop en-
bracing port receipts and overland for
three months en- ling November Goth.
512.11, against 520.39 pounds per bale
last year. Detailed averages are:
Texas 1854. Louisiana 51s.57, Alabama
511, Georgia 1926. South Carolina 504,
North Carolina sos. %, Virginia 4sS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12

turned with diseusf from -.
-rwise lovable girl with an -aysnss-~
,reath. Karrs Clover Root Te. en-.
hes the breath by its action on IN.
,""eis. ETC.. as nothing else win scIS
or years on absolute guarantee- Prc~
. e. . y Gu For sale BY r. "a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-12
Proposed ~ncrea in Freight Rates

Atlanta, Ga, December 5.DThe state
railroad commission today addressed
to several railroads and the Southeast
ern Freight Association a letter touch
ing on the proposed advance of 10 per
cent. in coal rates.
The letter makes no threats of action
by the board if the rates are increased.
out appeals to the managers concerned
and points out why it would be unfort-
innate for an increase to be made at
this time.
1t is shown that the advance in rates
Will probably injure new manufactur-
ing enterprises which are rapidly de-
veloping in the state and that n in
Jury to them would rebound on he
roads.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Vious to the awakening his power over the subject was illustrate by making the sleeping man rise up and attempt to roll over at wave of Griffiths
 hand, he standing some feet back of the head of the sofa. The subject was only kept from rolling off the sofa and onto the footlights, by the attendants who held him. Three efforts were made before he was thoroughly aroused, and the first two commands threw the subject into a violent strug- gle He finally rose up, rubbed his eyes and faced the audience, when the
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Are no better than they should be and many need assistance-some long be- fore they get it. As the telescope ere ated astronomy, so spectacles have created new powers of vision.
 There are many who could not get along without glasses, and many more who ought not to get along without them. If you need glasses your sight is being continually injured by not using them. Let me examine your eyes. I correct any defect of vision. Glasses if you need them-at right prices.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

curtains dropped for moment. Later
 he appeared on the stage with the class. Many new and Imaginable feat ures were shown, such as engaging the class in an effort to blow out the cleo tric lights, etc The opera house will be occupied by another company to- night, but Professor Griffith will re- main in the city. appearing again at the same place Friday and Saturday nights.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
GRAND OPENING.

A. Redewill & Sons will open their new music store on West Washington street, for the carnival, win the largest and finest stock of pianos and musical instruments ever 2 en in the southwest, including --hr Bros. Chickering, Kranich & Bach, Mason & Hamlin, and Estey Co.'S pianos and organs.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
A CARD OF THANKS.

The ladies of the Florence Crittenton Rescue Circle. desire to express their thanks to the people of Phoenix for their donations of gifts. both great and small. on the occasion Of their recent
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

If your appetite needs to be stimu- lated go to Tribolet's meat market. In the big cooling rooms are chops and steaks and roasts and boiling pieces" fresh and tempting.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

For interior and exterior decorations see Buxton's novelties before buying elsewhere.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining to organizations and societies, church fairs or socials, will not be printed in the Republican except when paid for.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
GOLF CLUB MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the Phoenix Golf club at the club grounds Thanksgiving morning at Il o'clock a. m L. H. CHALMERS,
 President.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, sOftens the gums, all lays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twen- ty-five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

For excellent meals at reasonable prices go to Coffee AIS restaurant. Everything in season. Short orders speciality.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Novelties in decorations. Banners, strings of "Old Glory" Shields and Lanterns at BuXton's.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Strictly high grade-"The New Place" Al and Theo. and Il West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

McKelligons where you can get the finest handmade sour mash, bourbon and and Pennsylvania rye whiskies.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
NEWS
 OF THE
 TOWN
PHOENIX WEATHER.

The following weather conditions pre- vailing in Phoenix yesterday were re- ported by the United States weather bureau:
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
LOCAL BRcVlTIES.

Wanted immediately. girls to fold paper at this office
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

List your property with E. A. Spaul- ding, office No. fl, West Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

pr. R. E. Holbrook, dentist. over the postoffice.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Try a broiled tenderloin steak al Coffee AIS. Everything first-class.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

See Buxton before buying your dec orations.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Oysters, Game and Poultry at Tie New Place.
 WILLIAMS & HAFFNER.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
Don't Fail to Read This ]!

We are going to move about the first of January, and we are anxlouS to re- duCe our stock. During the next five weeks we want to sell our entire enormous stock of CHRISTMAS GOODS. consisting of oUADRUPLE PLATED SILVER GLASSWARE,
 CHINA,
 DRESSED DOLLS,
 ADDRESSED DOLLS,
 BIG DOLLS,
 LITTLE DOLLS,
 LONG DOLLS,
 SHORT DOLLS,
 FAT DOLLS,
 LEAN DOLLS,
 WHITE DOLLS and
 BLACK DOLLS.
 DRUMS,
 DOLL BUGGIES,
 BOYS WAGONS.
 TOYS,
 TRUMPETS, etc. It is our purpose to sell these goods at bottom prices. and while our room is not half large enough to display our goods, yet we will do our best to wait ; on every one. Every one is invited to call and look our store over.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
Two Flying Machines.

Professor Hite, of Philadelphia, is
about to make another trial with an
air-ship. He has determined to stick
to the balloon to keep his airship in
the air. He thinks that the air-ship
should be made 10 float in air much as
a boat does in water.
The rest of the problem is the pro-
pulsion and steering OF the ship. For
the motive power, Mr.. Hite will use a
gas engine of 30-horse power. His
ship will be fitted with propellers,
which are expected to steer as we'll as
to push forward.
He has made a number OF expert.
ments with the ship in private. The
public test is to be made shortly, prob
ably at Trenton, N. J. Professor Hite
has figured the problem closely, and
expects to attain success where others
have failed.
James Call, Boston man, is trying
to solve the same problem in a differ
ent manner. Mr.. Call is making a
real flying machine. 1t is built after
the plan of huge fish. 1t has wings
fore and aft of sufficient power, .accor.
ding to the idea of the inventor, to
raise it from the ground and propel it
through the air. An electric battery
will furnish motive power. Mr.. Call
is going to make his test in July. He
is of practical turn of mind, and
says that his machine will not only
fly, but it will do it in such mastery
way as to make everybody want one.
They can be built, he says, as cheaply
as bicycles. and will supersede those
conveniences. Mr.. Call is really en-
thusiastic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04
A REPORTERS FAKE INTERVIEW.
It Turned Out to Be Just What the Man He In.
tended to Interview Said
New Orleans Times.Democrat.


"The most painful experience of
my career occurred when | had been
in the business only three MONTHS"
said an old reporter, "and the city ed
itor assigned me to interview big
northern politician who had dropped
into town, en- route to Frisco. l
rushed over to the hotel, saw my man,
and he promised to give me a talk at
8 80 P. NJ; so that evening, after sup
per, | went to call on young woman,
thinking that / would be back in
plenty of time for the appointment.
AS bad luck would have it, we had n
fierce discussion, and when we got
through and looked at my watch it
was after 10. was Mortified. / took
my hat, flew to the hotel, and was in
formed that my man had been in bed
for an hour. What was to do? To
own up meant certain discharge and
disgrace, and, on the spur OF the mo-
ment l had desperate inspiration
Why not fake up an interview? The
big man was going away early in the
morning, and if he ever saw the arti-
Gle it was dollars to doughnuts he'd
ignore it altogether. So without ap-
preciating the enormity of my idiocy,
l wrote up the story. 1t was very
conservative interview, but handed
it in feeling like felon. Next day /
was Sinking to the office, nervous as a
cat, when whom should meet but
the distinguished politician himself,
bound the same way. felt my hair
stand on end, but, to my unbounded
amazement, he addressed me cordially.
That interview was very satisfactory
he said, very accurate indeed and he
invited me to have drink. con.
strued his remarks as biting sarcasm,
and supposed of course, he had pre-
pared some horrible revenge, but
went along, mechanically, like man
hypnotized. In the cafe he seemed
curiously embarrassed. BY the way
he said, confidentially, Il didn't say or
do anything unusual last evening, did
I? 'Unusualp gasped, IL don't
understand l ask he said, smiling,
because-well, to tell the truth,
have only a very-er-indistinct idea
OF what happened after l met some
old friends. know 1 talked with
you, and that you have the-sr-sub-
stance of my remarks correctly, but l
thought possibly that 1 might have
said something else.' mo, sir; not
word 1 replied fervently, and we
shook hands and parted. 1t was the
narrowest escape and the biggest
scare of my life. 1t cured me perma-
nently Of taking"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-08-04

star was partly made in the House of
Betsey Ross, in the room in which
she made the first American flag.
Then it was worked upon at Carpen-
ter's hall, in the room where the first
continental congress assembled, and
partly while sitting in Kancock's
chair in Independence hall. The
New Jersey star was made at Wash
ington's headquarters at Morristown ;
the Maryland star was made at Fort
McHenry, in honor of Francis Scott
Key; the Virginia star was made in
the Lafayette room in Washington's
tavern, where Washington babe fare
we'll to his officers, and it was partly
made at Faunces' tavern, where
Washington bade farewell to his Of
ticers, and it was finished on board the
flagship New York.
Each of the forty-five stars is en-
brodered with the name OF the State
it represents and the date of admission
into the Union. They are all ar
ranged in chronological order. Ac-
cording to the New York Times, the
flag is to be presented to the nation
on the first anniversary of the signing
OF the recent treaty of peace.