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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Railway Men and Attorneys Argue
Against the Railway FAX
Merchants TO be Heard on Their Pur-
chase Tax Today

Especial to the Messenger.)
Raleigh, February 7.-Before the
joint finance committee this afternoon
very strong speeches were made by
Warren G. Elliott, John D. Shaw, w.
A. Guthrie, Cyrus B. Watson and F. H.
Busbee on behalf of the railways
against the bill to tax railways on gross
earnings, the tax ranging from ! per
cent. where the gross earnings are
$500 per mile or less, to 8 per cent.
where they are $4,000 per mile; in 9TH
er words a graduated income tax. The
speakers all said it was an unjust tax,
and that railways are singled out as
objects of attack.
The committee on counties and towns
decided to report favorably bill to in
corporate the town of Gibson.
The house committee on the judici-
airy, after hearing a strong speech by
G. H. J.. Taylor, e~x-recorder of deeds
of the District of Columbia, unanimous
ly decided to favorably report the res
olution asking congress to pass a bill
to pay depositors of the Freedman's
bank.
Tomorrow the finance committee
will hear merchants as to the purchase
tax A sub committee will prepare a
bill providing for license AK. 1t is
said this will yield more than mer-
chants purchase tax, and be cas-
lily collected, and at the same time fall
more equally on merchants.
A. H. Boyden has been elected mem
Der of the board of internal improve
ments from the Seventh district and
E. X. Proctor, from the Sixth.
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THE rAYErrEvrLLx DrsPESsAar
AHeaseA Argumens Before ne senate
Committee The Dispenssvy Party
Especial 10 the Messenger

Especial TO the Messenger.y
Raleigh, n. c., February THE
! question Of leaving the Cumberland
d~ispensary matter 10 a vote Of the peo-
pie. after being adversely disposed OF
by the house, came up before the SEN
ate judiciary committee this evening
in the form Of destitute for the bill
introduced by Senator Williams. Many
representatives for and against the dis
pensary were present, and divided In
war like attitude on either side or SEN
ate chamber. Personalities of a dras-
tic nature were so frequent hat chair
man Stainner several times interposed
on point of order.
Senator Williams spoke for his bill
and declared the democratic party was
pledged TO leave the ~dispensary matter
TO a vote OF the people of Cumberland
He characterized the ~dispensary as an
institution saddled upon Cumberland
in revenge for the defeat of the Sutton
and Weens police bill W years ago.
Representative Robinson said he was
in favor of the bill and hat the inter-
est of the democratic party were jeo-
pardized>if it did not carry out Its
promise against trusts and monopolies
and for local self government.
George NJ. Ross was for leaving the
~dispensary to a popular vote. He said
it was not a matter Of sentiment or
morals for legislative conderation, but
purely the fulflment of a political n
tract and anything short of this would
be an act of bad faith. He was sup
ported by Z. ]. Hale, who submitted a
petition of 1,200 citizens and letters
from the county officers, asking that
the question be solved by a local vote
and stating that Mr.. Robinson's bill is
the embodiment of democratic purpose.
Similar speeches were made by w.
H. Huske, chairman of the democratic
executive committee, Representative
Ray and others.
DR.. J. w. McNeill read a petition
from 1867 citizens of Cumberland, re-
questing the legislature to take no ac-
ton which will restore liquor saloons
and stating that the 1000 negro voters
hold the balance of power and will
swing in line. with the liquor men when
it m to a vote. This argument and
the evils of saloons were the conten-
ton of the ~dispensary people, who, in
speech making were further represent
ed by John Oats, S. B. Newton and
Evangelist Leavitt.
The committee decided by a vote Of
6 to l in favor of the dispensary as it
stands without leaving the question to
a vote.
r. l.. Cooper, j. E. Henderson, H. B.
Hardy and Ellis Gardner have been
summoned to testify against Judge
Norwood on Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
The spanish Cortes TO Convene

Madrid, February THE premier
Senior Sagasta, in ar interview today.
is quoted as saying he will immediate
ly submit to the queen regent a decree
convoking the cortes, and that he ex-
poets to have a majority Of thirty IA
vorable to approval of the treaty OF
peace with the United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

The President Comnases the Sentence
OF shs Court 60 Suspension for SIX
Year,

- snS NouSs ~ S~Sg "
Years
Washington, Februarw THE pres
ident today caused to be promulgated
the sentence in the cas Of General
Chas. p. E:agan> The court-martial
sentence was dismissal from the army,
and the president committed to six
years suspension from duty which COW
ers the remainder OF the time prior to
General Eagan's retirement In Ianu-
airy. 1905. The following Is the text
OF the order OF the president:
TIL accused. after a trial by a
court-martial composed OF officers oc
high rank and distinguished service,
a been found guilty OF conduct un-.
worthy an officer holding a commission
Of the United States and obnoxious.
in the highest degree. to the discipline
and good order OF the military estab-
lishment. Such behavior Is especially
deserving OF condemnation In an officer
holding high rank in the army and
charged with h performance OF Diff
ncult and important administrative
duties In a time OF great public emer-
gency and from whom. when subjected
to adverse criticism. an unusual degree
or restraint and constant and unfail-
AAS S1A-1SiAAst ~ 1hAlu1thNAg ca
pected.
The proceedings. findings and SEN
tence in the case OF Brtgadier General
Charles L. Eagan. cornmissary general
OF subsistence in the United States
army is therefore approved. In view,
however, OF his gallant conduct In bat
tie, upon more han one occasion.
which merited and has received the
warm commentator OF his Superiors,
and OF his long and honored record OF
service, extending over a period sur
passing in duration than usually al
lotted TO a general, having regard also
to the mitigating circumstance which
were developed during the trial OF the
case, and in Difference To the recon-
mendation OF clemency submitted in
his behalf. the sentence imposed by the
court is committed TO suspension from
rank and duty for six years.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
II was stated by the adjutant gen.
eral that General Eagan's suspension
his retirement under the age limit. He
will be re-instated in time TO retire with
tn regular rank and pay provided in
such cases.
The sentence OK suspension, accord
ing to the legal officers OF the depart
ment, does not deprive General Eagan
Of any part Of his pay but. as the SEN
tence reads without rank and duty"
he loses his allowances, which include
Communication for quarters, rations and
fuel and his horse allowance. This is
quite a large financial item.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

San Francisco, February THE bat
tleship Iowa arrived here today from
New York, from which port she sailed
in company with he Oregon and two
consorts October 18th last. The voy-
age from the Atlantic to the Pacific
was a pleasant one, both the Iowa and
the Oregon making the journey with
out a hitch Of any moment. The Oregon
left the Iowa when of the Peruvian
coast, setting her bow toward the
Hawaiian islands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Senate TO Pass no Co~nciIiatory HesoIu.
lions

Washington, February Inquiry
about the senate regarding the Nc
Emery resolution develops the fact that
any resolution is not likely to pass just
now, though there may be no objection
later. 1t is understood the administra-
ton believes it would be ~inexpedient
to pass resolutions while the strained
relations exist between the United
States and the insurgents at Manila.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Investigating Suspension of the Will
sons
Especial to the Messenger

Raleigh. February Tonight the
joint committee resumed investigation
in the matter of removal of the Will
sons from the railroad commission,
Mr.. Munson, division freight agent,
testified hat in 1879, at request of j.
w. Wilson, goods for S. Ohio Wilson
were shipped to Round Knob at half
rate, but that he would have given
the same rate to any one else making
similar application. The deposition of
Horace Payne was unimportant. The
balance of depotitions will be read to-
morrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
The Hest Prescription for chill.

and Fever is a bottle OF Groves Taste.
less Chill Tonic. The formula Is plain
ly printed on each bottle, showing that
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
are taking.
NO CURE NO PAY. Price so cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Many Lover

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. KarIs Clover Root Tea puri-
fies the breath by it's action on the
bowels, etc, as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
25 cts. and 80 cts. Fol sale by r.. K.
Rallamv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Sick

The curse of overworked womankind.
are quickly and surely cured by kari's
Glover Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer and tissue builder. Money refund
ed IL not satisfactory. Price Is cts. and
so cts. For sale by r. r. Belamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
To the Public

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and If not satisfactory to re-
fund the money to the purchaser. There
is no better medicine made for la
grippe. colds and whooping cough.
Price, % and soc Ter bottle Try ii. r.
r. 3ellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
TEHERONHANDS
For Years. Sore All Over. Could Not
Use Them. Physicians No Benefit
Tried CUTlCURA REMEDIES. Imme.
date Relief. Permanent Cure.

I had been troubled with letter for several
years. At times my hands would be sore auover'
30 that / could not use them at all, and were 90
tender that clear water. even, smarted IKE nre.
II spread over my arms, neck, and face 1 MAD
been treated by physicians, without oenent- L
began using CUrICURA remedies. I found re-
Aef before 4 had taken the first bottle. / used
three or four bottles of CUTIcURA REsoLvEET,
one cake of CUTIcURA SOAP, and one box OF
CUTrcURA ~(ointmentl and it has never troubled
me since. ELLA CURZON, Eppingham, III.
CuucuRA REsoLvKST ptRifes the blood and earco-
hating suids of HUnoR GERns, and thus removes fhe
cazs. while warm baths with CUrIcrRA Soar and genus
anoinsings with CuucuRA (ointmenp cleanse ne skis
md scalp Of crusts end seales, aIlay itching, burning, and
inflammation, sooehe and heal every form ofsktn nnmof'
0old thruuxhouf the world PorrEn D. AID c. Corr,
Sole Prom. Boseon. "How 70 Curs Evey Humor, tse'
SAVE YOUR SKIN H'as e1 .ae a.'s se z using
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Lexington, KY. February IA let
ter TO the Daily Leader from Morgan
town, the county seat of Rutier county,
in the western part Of Kentucky, fiji
teen miles from any railroad, says an
epidemic OF spotted fever or spinal
meningitis is raging there, old and
young dying rapidly. II Is impossible
10 estimate how many have died and
there is no n 10 report the true con
dition. II Is known that there are =
longer any collins in the place to b
the dead. The people are panic str
en- n fleeing In all directions.
reported hat there are now only
left TO nurse those who are s.ric't4
are helpless.
The female seminary and u
school are closed The phys
been doing heroic work, BIZ
erless to check the diseasS1n
town is a place Of 1.1Oo 3ch
situated on a hill and hnrs-
sidered very healthy. Sevn.
saw mills are located -
theory advanced Is than
saw dust started the er.1ates
yof la
re- con-
citizens
sec9ndents
Anol priv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Two Placed on Peniten-
tiary Board.
T~REASURkR'S REPORT
As TO Funds AGTa need TO the Penften.
tiary Managerial Bln TO Reduce
Charges Of tae Brunswick Ferry
Company-House Passes Bill Inereas-
ing the Membership of New Hanover
Board Of Commisskoner.-Local OPP.
ton Bills.
SENATE.

Especial to The Messenger.)
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SAVE YOUR SKIN Hsas s. sss E. ss z ''''s
The times., 1899-05-09
SAY THE NATION Is IN PERIL
Views of African MethOdists on
Southern Lnxylessness.

New Haven, Conn. May s.-unless this
nation guarantees protection to all its
citizens in the South. it is fated. the
New England Conference of African
Methodists declared in a fiery resolution
Yesterday 1t was as follows:
I'VE commend this great country for the
noble stand it has taken in the interest OF
the Cubans and the Filipinos, but We de-
plore the fiendish and lawless course per-
mitted by the State and Federal govern
ments of our land against one PORTION of
her citizens Such barbarous acts as have
been witnessed in the South recently must
result in the final overthrow of this nation
by a just God. The farccal trial in the
late Postmaster Bakers case miscarried
because prejudice prevails to such an ex-
tent that conviction and punishment seem
impossible in certain parts of our country.
Resolved, That We concur in the peti-
tion of the American Council held in
Washington recently under the leadership
OF Bishop A. Walters and other distin-
guished race leaders and that We set aside
the first Friday and Sunday in June to ad-
dress the throne of God in prayer as me-
mortal days to redress our wrongs as a
race"
The times., 1899-05-09
LIVES WITHOUT A STOMACH
A Farm Lnborer Upsets PreviOu
Idcns Regarding Digestion.

Idens Regarding Digestion.
San Francisco, May S.-An Italian named
Juan Patritti has upset all preconceived
ideas in regard to digestion and nutrition.
Without stomach, and consequently with
out assistance of gastric juices. he digests
and grows fat on soups. sphaghetti, ravi-
ola. tamales, beef. mutton. and pork prop
erly seasoned with garlic, and drinks his
usual allowance of wine.
A year ago Patritti was dying of cancer
of the stomach Today he is hale and hear
ty, does his days work at plowing or driv-
ing a milk wagon, and does not know what
dyspepsia means. During the past year
Patritti has done SO well that he has pur-
chased a ticket for Europe. and next week
he starts on a trip to Italy to visit his old
home.
When the Italian was admitted to the
! hospital his case seemed hopeless, but the
doctors decided as last resort to remove
| the whole stomach With the assistance
of Drs. Frazer. Kingwell, McMonogal. and
Bailer, DIR. Macdonald successfully per-
formed the operation.
month after the operation Patritti
| thought he was we'll enough to go home,
, SO without asking anybody's leave he slip
| ped out of the hospital and was met on
| Market Street during the afternoon by DR..
| Macdonald carrying gripsack weighing
| twelve pounds. He objected strenuously
| to being taken back to the hospital. but
DR.. Macdonald insisted, and back he went
He was kept in st. Mary's until July 2S
when he was discharged. At that time he
weighed 107 pounds and gave the doctor to
| understand that his usual weight was 135
pounds. From the hospital Patritti went
back to his ranch in San Mateo county
and there he has lived and worked ever
since regaining his strength and weight.
The times., 1899-05-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AssAILED.
Rev. DR.. Johnston snys That 1t Is
Neither Christian Nor Scientific.

New York May SIN the second of
series of three sermons on Christian Sci
ence the Rev. DR.. Howard Agnew John
ston. in the Madison Avenue Presbyterian
Church. last night, declared that If Chris
tion religious teachings were taken as the
standard and Christian Science judged
therefrom, Christian Science was not Chris
tianity. and if judged with the scientific
world as the standard, it was not scien-
tinc
DR.. Johnston directed attention to the
fact that Mrs. Eddy in her book raises a
doubt as to the personality of God, and he
contended that if the personality of God
was a question, then so was the personal
ity of each individual soul. On this he
said:
"A most important truth in every true
religion is that of the personality of each
| individual soul. and to deny this and the
personality OF the living God, as the phil
| osophy of Mrs. Eddy does. is to cut out of
| religion all that is most attractive, tempt
| ing, and consoling.'
| But MIR. Johnston thought that Christian
| Science had done some good in the world
and that there was much that is good in
| it. but that its errors must be thrown
aside. He believed that in time all that
| was good in Christian Science would be
appropriated by the world at large. as had
been much of the Universalist creed.
The times., 1899-05-09
MANGLED BY A MAD DOG.
Two Little Boys Victims of the Rnbid
nrUte


New York, May S.-A mad dog ran about
in Elizabethport, N. j.. Saturday after
noon. and succeeded in frightfully mang
ling John Garfield. five years old, in the
thigh. and his brother Richard. nine years
old, in the wrist and arm.
The boys, who live at No. 130 Wall
Street. were playing on the sidewalk in
them. The rabid brue first sprang on
Richard, but the boy succeeded in throw
ing it of. The animal then jumped at
John and threw him to the sidewalk. The
cries and struggles Of the boys frightened
the beast off, and it ran down Second
! Street, toward Broadway. followed by John
Flynn. blacksmith. with a pitchfork
He chased the dog to the railroad tracks,
where it crawled under the cars and sped
across the meadows. Fully 1000 men, wo-
men and children followed and stopped at
the cars. Flynn ran back after his bicycle
and revolver. When he got back he mount
ed coal car and saw the whelp coming
back. The crowd them fed in dismay in
all directions, and screaming with fright.
When the dog ran under the cars Flynn
sent a bullet into one of its legs, but it
continued to run.
At Pine Street Policeman Mcnamara
came up and shot the dog. but it still con-
tinued to run, swapping and biting at chill
dren and dogs and creating havoc among a
flock of geese. At Bond and Second
Streets the beast was struck down by Pc
ter Harrington, who hurled a brick at it.
Policeman Mcnamara then arrived and
dispatched the animal.
The Garfield children mangled by the
dog were carried to their home, and Drs.
Donovan and Whitehead dressed their
wounds. 1t is believed they will be sent
to the Pasteur Institute in New York.
There was excitement yesterday because
Barnard Eagan, newsdealer in Second
Street, would not kill his Scotch terrier.
which had fight with the mad dog when
il passed the store. 1t is thought the thick
hair on the terrier saved the animal from
being bit by the rabid dog, and Pagan re-
fuses tn kill the animal
The times., 1899-05-09
Dc,vey's Eyesight Failing.

A story is told of Admiral Dewey on authority
of officer who stood by the Admiral when
the incident occurred" During n fight when the
insurgents were being moved down after a par
ticuary vilainous attack on the Americans
Aguinaldo sent out flag OF truce. II was not
a particularly clean flag, but keen sighted man
might have perceived that il white, or had
been. The hdmirals attention WIS drawn to it,
and, shading his eyes with his hand. he looked in
its direction for long time, and said to the Of
icer standing by him: II told | am getting
old must be. as ] can white flag" The
gents were. as is well known, completely routed.
People need not have good eyesight to discern
the difference between Hcurich's beer and in-
fcrior beer because if Heurich's is once known to
the eye and taste the qualities OF Maerzen Senate,
and Lager will never he forgotten.
The times., 1899-05-09
2I,5H2O
Aggregate.

The subcommittee on the stage pageant
OF the committee on the jubilee revelries
held a meeting last night and after some
discussion awarded the contract for the
stage settings to Mr.. Sherwood. Chairman
Brown presided.
The subcommittee on dress Of the COM
nittee on the historical pageant held a
meeting yesterday afternoon and decided
upon several minor details. The float rep
Tesenting Columbia and the thirteen States
viii be turned over to a gentleman of
local prominence, who viii provide the
personnel for the characters.
The committee on the floral parade held
q meeting last night and discussed the
features of this pageant. Reports were
made showing that many people OF prom
inence will participate in the parade. and
the affair will be a big success.
Gen A. c. Hawley. who has charge of
the military department, has appointed
Past Department Commander Hendricks,
Of the G. A. r.. as adiutsnt general and
Capt. J. L. Mock as assistant adjutant
general.
The Sheridan Sabres, OF Williamsburg.
Pa. have informed General Hawley that
they will attend the Jubilee 100 strong
and viii bring a good band. The Rich
Inond Howitzers, famed as the crack or
ganization OF the South. have also sent
word that they viii attend and bring a
band OF thirty pieces.
Committee on Health.
DR.. d. P. Hickling. Chairman of the
committee on public health. yesterday
announced his committee. The entire body
IS composed of physicians. as follows:
James Kerr. C. II. A. Kieinschmidt. c. NJ.
Kober, d. olin Leech. ]. w. II. Loveioy,
c. r. Luce. A. S. Maddox. NJ. Darcy Ma
gee. G. Lloyd Magruder. C. c. Marbury.
Clifton Mayfeld Thomas Z. McArdle. o.
a n. McKimmie. II. S. Medford w. p.
Mills. J. Dudley Morgan. NJ. G. Motter.
NJ Muncaster, o. n. Muncaster, s. B.
Muncaster. C. N. Perry. B. G. Pool, ID. W.
Prentiss, r. A. Pyles. Jesse Ramsburgh.
Z. W. ReisingeT, Robert Reyburn.
c. ". Richardson. /. c. Rosse, Philip
& Roy, Sterling Ruffin, Jesse Shoup.
D. X Shute. J. c. Simpson,
I. c. Smith. E. sotheron. z. t. Sewers,
William Sprigg. F. 4. ST. Clair. J. A. Stat
ford, l. s. Stone. T. Richie Stone. ]. A.
SiSuienburg, J. Ford Thompson. E. l..
Thompson. NJ. f. Thompson, E. L. Tomp-
iins. r. P. Vale. J. Van Rensselaer,. T. n.
Vincent, J. T. Walsh. Raif Walsh.
Clarence A Weaver. J. r. Wellington
W. A. Wells. W. c. Woodward. ].
il. Yarnail. Francis ]. woodman.
G. y. Acker. s. S. Adams. ]. F. r. Apple
by. Wade II. Atkinson. r. W. Baker, c.