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

That modern scourge, the Grip, poi
sons the air with it's fatal germs, so
that no home is safe from its ravages,
but m~ultitudes have found a sure pro-
lection against this dangerous mala-
dy in DR.. Kings New Discovery. When
you feel a soreness in your bones and
muscles, lave chills and fever, with
sore throat, pain in the back of the
head, catarrhal symptoms and a stub
born cough you may know you have
the Grip, and that you need DR.. Kings
New Discovery. It will promptly cure
h worst cough, heal the in1amed
membranes, kill the disease germs and
prevent the dreaded after effects of the
malady. Price so cts. and $1.00. Money
back if not cured. A trial bottle free
at r. r. Bellamy's Drug Ctore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Penitentiary Directors Chosen by eau
Especial to The Mesenger.)

Especial TO The Mesenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., February 6.-The DEM
ocratic caucus tonight chose as peni-
tertiary directors: NJ. L. Bryan, Of
Madison; w. c. Newland, of Caldwell,
and Thomas B. Crowder, of Wake.
Bryan was championed by Senator
Murray, who said Bryan during the
as campaign drove Senator Pritchard
from his general campaign and forced
him to return to Madison in order to
saw his own township. Bryan receiv-
ed the largest vote in the caucu New
land and Crowder are chosen in case
there are more vacancies; hen one
question is whether Morrison Caldwell
who was candidate for congress, and
E. T. Clark who was candidate for
state senate resigned before they went
into the canvass, as otherwise they ap-
pear to be yet directors.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

no additional orders had been sent TO
Admiral Dewey and he did not antici-
pate that any would be necessary just
now. He had been acting on the the
Dry that the president desired TO follow
the most liberal policy in dealing with
the Philippines and there was no rea-
son now to change that policy.
SUPPLIES FOR DEWEY.
The Solace started from Norfolk at
3 o'clock this afternoon, with a sup
ply of ammunition and other needed
stores for Dewey's fleet, via the Suez
canal. but ii is moi the intention to
send further naval achievements.
OUR TROOPS WELL ARMED.
II was learned upon inquiry at the
war department that all the American
troops at Manila have an abundant sup
ply of smokeless powder. The regu-
lars have the Krag-Jorgensen rifle, and
about 5000 of the same weapons are
in the hands Of the volunteers.
AGONCIILO FLEES.
1t is no secret now that the authori-
ties here were preparing TO arrest Agon-
clio just as he fled, but probably they
are not sorry hat he got off safely
and thus relieved them from the per-
Torrance of a disagreeable task. The
conduct of the remaining members Of
the Philippine junta is still under close
watch and while the treatment to be
accorded them has not been determined,
it is recognized that they are in a pre-
carious position legally and can secur
immunity only by the exercise of the
greatest discretion.
THE PHILIPPINE LOSS VERY
HEAVY.
Manila, Februay 6.-Careful estimates
place the Philippine losses UP to date
at 1000 dead; $500 wounded, and 5000
taken prisoners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

The article quoted elsewhere from
the Atlanta Journal concerning the Bird
North Carolina regiment, makes a very
just discrimination between the negro
regulars and the negro volunteers. The
negro volunteers have. almost without
exception, proved to be utterly worth
less as soldiers. Nay, they have been
a terror to every community into which
they have come. The negro regulars.
On the contrary, have proved them
selves brave and admirable soldiers ir
every way. The difference a~ccentuates
the contrast between the docile, faith
full and altogether excellent body of la
borers which the southern slaves con-
stituted, and the turbulent citizens
which so many Of their descendants
become when endowed with equal priv
ileges with the ENTHUSIASTICALLY
J Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for Any ase of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known T.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm
gists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of h system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. pei
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Both Houses Now Getting Through With
Good Many Measures.
WHOLESALE REDUCTION OF FEES
Two Bills of This Kind Sent Back to Committees to be Considered
With Others of Same Purpose-House Passes New Hanover
Stock Law Bill and Tables the One for Ala of Whining.
ton Naval Reserves-The Separate Car Bill Argued
Before Commitee-School Text Book Oucs.
ton Before Committee,

said the commissioners requested that
action.
Bills also passed: To abolish the
special tax collector in Robson coun-
~. To allow Person county To levy q
special { X. To forbid horses and
mules from running at large on public
roads in Tyrrell county. To amend
the Code relative to probate of wills.
To amend the Code so that solicitors
shall get no fees for attending civil
terms of court and be not required to-
attend such terms. To incorporate
the Carolina Northern railway from
Goldsboro. via Lumberton into South
Carolina.
To incorporate Mayodan. Rocking
ham county. To change the boun-
dairy line between Ashe and Allegha-
ny. To amend the charter OF St. Pc
ter's home and hospital, OF Charlotte.
To incorporate Chapel Hill school. to
require cross indexing OF wills. To
amend the law in regard TO bank
rupts, by providing hat no promise TO
pay a debt discharged by any decree OF
court OF competent Jurisdiction In any
proceeding in bankruptcy shall be re-
ceive in evidence in any court Of
North Carolina unless such promise
shall be in writing and signed by the
person to be charged there with
The Jim Grow car bills came up
before the committee this afternoon.
Senator Ward introduced a new bill.
He says it is a copy of the Georgia
law. He S i'd his section of the state
demanded eagerly the enactment of q
separate car law. His bill leaves dis
erection to the railway commission.
The committee has drafted a bill.
but Mr.. Glenn said he pref rred Mr..
Wards bill.
Henry Miller, of the Southern rail-
way, said Georgia had only one rate
Of fare. Here there are two, not by
statute but by custom.
The joint committee ON eddcation
met in tie senate chamber this after
noon. Many persons were present TO
hear the school text book question dis
cussed. R. T. Gray and r. w. Win
ston spoke in favor of b. F. Johnson &
Co., school book publishers OF Rich
mond. Mr.. Gray said he favored the
state adoption of the text books. He
brought down the house by saying that
while this was his view, yet it was un-
n cessary to state that, with the excep-
tion Of the state superintendent, the
present state board Of education was
not competent to pass upon the ques.
ton.
The senate committee on railway
agrees to report f%avorably the bill al
lowing Consolidation of all roads nov
known as divisions of the Seaboart
Air Line. Ex-Judge Shepherd sal,
this was agreeable to all interests ant
protected the minority.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Appropriation to Pay for the Philip
pines

Washington, February 6.-The SUM-
dry civil appropriation bill, completed
this noon by the house committee on
appropriations, carries $40, 600, 900 Ito
carry out the obligations of the treaty
between the United States and SPAIN"
Outside Of this the bill a~ppropriates
$42,921,3 $40. Among other items the bill
carries $500. 900 for a United States pen
itentiary at Atlanta. Among the river
n harbor items above 500, 900 are
the following: Savannah $500, 900, Cum
beriand sound $400. 900, Bayou Plaque
mine, La, 500. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Especial to The Messenger.l

Special 10 The Messenger
Raleigh, N. c., February 6.-Fffty-
two applicants for license as attorneys
were before the supreme court today
from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Three
were colored. The justices took their
written papers and will give them
careful consideration in the intervals
between arguments Of appeals this
week and will next Monday announce
the names Of those who prove success
ful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10

Raleigh News and Observer: Mr..
d. w. Patrick, president of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad, left yes
terday afternoon for Newbern- He
made arrangements with Mr.. j. G. L.
Harris, attorney, to go to Washington
and represent the claims of the Atlantic
and North Carolina road, amounting
to 5000, for transportation Of volun-
teer troops over that road,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
Three New Federal Buildings for Tht,
State

Washington, February GA large
number of favorable reports on pub
lie buildings throughout the country
mittee on public buildings and grounds.
They will be taken up tomorrow, two
days having been assigned. The bills
include: Elizabeth City, N. c., $50, 900;
Winston, N. c., $50, 900; Durham, N. c.,
$50. 600.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-10
VICTORY.
Fhe Philippines Completely Routed by the
American Soldiers at Manila.
GENERAL ATTACK ON OUR LINES

he Battle Opened Early Saturday Night-Fighting Along the Line
Throughout the Night. Daylight Finds the Enemy ON the De.
fensive-Driven Back With Great SIaughter-Our Soldiers
Win Glory by Their Heroic Fighting and Daring
Stor ming the Enemy's Strong Holds-.Our
Losses Comparatively Light.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29

A writer In Literature gives the follow
ing list Of historical novels for those who
wish II series Of pictures Of manners and
life from the beginning Of the Christian
era TO the present day:
First century, Last Days Of Pompeii''
and The Gladiators."
Third century, "Marius the Epicurcan.'
Fifth century, "Hypatia."
Eleventh century, "Hercward tho
Wake" and Harold"
Twelfth century, "Ivanhoe' and 'The
Talisman."
Fourteenth century, Quentin Dur,
ward" "Romola' and Last of the Bar
ons."
Sixteenth century, "Thc Monastery"
"Towcr Of London" "Kcnilworth,"
"Wcstward IIo" and Judith Shaks.
pere."
Seventeenth century, Fortunes of
Nigel" "peveril of the Peak" "Oid Nor
tally" and "Manzoni"
Eighteenth century, "Esmond," "Wav'
erley," Rob Roy" Heart OF Midlothi.
an Dorothy Forster" The Chaplain
of the Fleet" "The Virginians," THE
Spy" etc.
Then there are the special periods,
such as the French revolution and the
Napolconic wars, illustrated more or less
luridly by Ninety three" Tale of Two
Cities" THE Conscript' and War and
Peace"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29

He Declares the Pope Il In nsmark-
ably Vigorous Hsalsh.'
New York. July .2p.-Among the
passengers who arrived yesterday per
steamer Britannia from Liverpool ard
Queenstown were Archbishep Ireland
the Rev. Thomas Bradbury, Harold
Dickinson and the Rev. Creighton
Spencer. =
Archbishop Ireland talked to re-
porters last night at the Fifth Avenue
hotel. He spoke Of his sojourn abroad
and Of the condition Of affairs as he
found them, but declined to make any
expression Of his opinion Of either re-
ligious or political matters. He spent
three months in Rome and three
months In France, Belgium, England
and Ireland.
"In all the countries visited"
Archbishop Ireland said II, found a
strong desire for friendly relations
with the United States. France is
vieing with England In trying to Gull
tivate our friendship.
Il saw his holiness. the pope, three
months ago. Il saw him before his
illness and after the operation. He is
remarkably well. There is no doubt
about that. There are more old men In
Europe than in America, and our old
men have lot to learn from the old
men Of Europe. The holy father Is a
man of wonderful physical vigor, and
likely to remain with us for many
years. His mind is sound. his health
is good and he is much interested in
public affairs"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
Bracelets on Men.

The Prince of Wales always wears a
gold bangle on his wrist. He has worn
one for years, presumably the very same
bracelet that belonged to Macmillan, the
i'll fated emperor of Mexico, and the
prince declares he shall never part with
1t. His brother, the Duke of Saxe-Co-
burg Gotha, also wears bangle, and
also around his neck gold chain, from
which depends a small locket. or course
nobody can say for certain what this
locket contains, and various stories have
been told concerning 1t. You can please
yourself by imagining whether it Is "only
q woman's hair" or the portrait of his
mother.
The late Archduke Rudolph also wore
massive gold bracelet and chain, and so
does King Humbert. This jewelry is al
ways concealed by the shirt cuff, but the
princely wearer has the satisfaction Of
feeling the amulet, as 1t is called, ever
pressing on the pulses of the wrist.
Nearly every Austrian and italian gem
tleman wears a porte bonheur bracelet,
even though they discard rings on their
hands.-Boston Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29

THE police Of Camden, N. j., un.
der the direction Of Chief Foster on
Friday reduced seven Of the 81 OF
machines captured in the recent
raid in that city to kindling wood.
The machines we're known as the
owl machines and had five slots for
playing; two worked 10 cents; one
IS; One SO and one 81. The saloon
men. had been notified to take the
machines out of their places of
business, but not paying attention
to the request had them con6scated
and destroyed by the police. These
same machines were put in numer-
Gus saloons in other cities, but were
promptly removed when requested
to do SO by the police department
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
Oranges, Ten For n Cent.

The man who had recently returned
from Porto Rico was walking through
down town street with friend when the
latter stopped at an Italian fruit stand
and inquired the price of oranges. The
veteran from the tropics shifted disdain-
fully at the rather unattractive looking
rrrIt and whisted in amazement when
tie dealer named pretty high price.
Il wonder what they'd think of that in
Porto Rico?' he remarked "Why, a few
weeks ago, just outside of San Juan, |
met Il man carrying great basket OF the
finest oranges | ever saw. They were
about tire" times as big rs these and
were full of sweet juice, as ! found by
trying one, ! asked him how much he
wanted for the Iut--thcre were GO-anl
he said. Ten tcntuvos'- & cents OF
our money, Think Of it! Ten for II cent!
closed the bargain, and when ! got into
the city | began 10 boast Of it. But il
didn't seem to impress people much. In
fact, one seemed TO think I'd been swim.
died.
"'You could have bought them cheaper
than that he said seriously, If you had
got them in quantity
II duu't believe I'll cat oranges any
more now that I've come north-too much
Of contrast, both in quality and price,
TO what I've bccu having. York
Tribune
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
IHB DAILY REPUBLICAN,.
! i. cor THIRD AND xINc srResr.
The Republican Printing
and Publishing Co
PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS.
slu(ered 1t the Post Orfice at Wllmlngtoa
{ Del. a. second.ciass mail matter.


r. G. DUN & Co., in their weekly
review -of trade says: "There is
certainly room for some decrease
when the volume of payments
through the Clearing House in July
is 47.2 per cent. larger than last
year and $50 per cent. larger than
in 1892, the best of all previous
years. So great an advance would
warrant expectation OF some set
back under ordinary circumstances,
This year the unusual freedom of
the labor troubles about July is
followed by some signs of tenden-
cy to strike because great works
are committed far ahead, and can
not halt without loss. But inter-
ruption OF business by labor trou-
bles Of all sorts has been less than
in any other July for years.
Rradstreet's says: "Weather
conditions exercise their natural
effect upon the volume of current
business, which is, however, larger
than year ago, and restrict spec
ulation. therefore limiting the vol
une Of bank clearing without, how
ever, exercising any particular in
fluence upon prices, which display
nearly all their old firmness, and,
in fact, show still further advances
in several lines.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Miss Alkaline Miller fell from wheel
in front Of a Brooklyn trolley car, and
both of her legs were cut off.
During the year ending June 80 last
the government expended s1,O75, 900 on
Mississippi river improvements.
With the huge fans of a windmill
brushing him at every turn, Henry
Smith narrowly escaped death at East
Williston, l.. l.
While cleaning a tannery vat in
Newark, N j., Jacob Choblowsky was
suffocated and Frederick Kaiser had
narrow escape.
Rebellious Mexican Indians fed into
Texas, and are being pursued by Next
can troops, permission having been
granted for the invasion.
A tree blew down in front of Hud-
son River railroad train at Carthage
Landing, but the engine pushed the
obstruction from the track.
In Fannn county, Texas, rs miles
from Dallas, the 11-year-old daughter
of Farmer Newton was hanged, pre-
sumably by enemies of her father.
The town of Calamba, Philippines,
which was captured Thursday, was the
objective point Of General Lawton
when he captured Santa Cruz in April.
Subscriptions for the Dewey home
will close before the admiral arrives In
New York and the house will be pur-
chased with the money on hand, what
ever the amount.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
MOCK HANGING IN ACHURCH


tains ColOred Congregation.
A most startlingly unique entertain
ment, in which the principal feature was
;rewsomely realistic imitation Of an e1-
ecution by hanging, was given In the
colored Baptist church in Carthage the
other night and attracted Il crowd which
packed the big building to its utmost. An
interesting account given in The Press
of the tragic" affair is as follows:
THE audience assembled in the base
ment Of the church, where the gallows
was erected reaching upward about five.
or six feet The drop was only short
one, but every other detail was carefully
copied from sure enough hanging scene.
About 0 o'clock Peter Gibson and Sport
ing Willie Hancock came in, leading Art
Irwin, the boy condemned to the gallows.
A suppressed murmur ran over the au-
dence, which waited with bated breath
the finale Of this strange scene. The
lamps about the walls cast shuddering,
gloomy light about the room, and su-
perstitious horror could be traced on
many face. But negro good humor
cannot long be suppressed and scarcely
had the first feeling Of awe passed away
when some lusty voice broke out in
hearty laugh.
"This soon spread, and the scene lost
large share of its grewsomeness. The
convicted murderer was led up the steps
Of the improvised gallows, his arms and
legs were tied and rope was fastened
to his neck, black cap was adjusted,
the trap sprung and the body dropped.
So far as actual appearance went he
might have been hanging by the neck.
The body turned and twisted as the rope
le out its slack, and there it hung for
several minutes. When taken down, the
boy dropped, seemingly limp and lifeless,
and was carried out on a stretcher
amid deathly silence.
1.-THE affair, however, was not so real
istic as it appeared, for before entering
the room another rope had been carefully
harnessed around Twins body, with
loop coming under his coat collar. This
last rope was concealed by the boys
clothing, and, although the rope appear
ed to encircle his neck, it was, in reality,
fastened to the loop under his collar.
After a few minutes in which to remove
ropes, ETC., Irwin returned to receive the
congratulations of his lady admirers, who
gathered around the little hero in
groups" -Kunsas City Journal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
Three Drowned ana Three Saved.

1HFee drowned anu 1Afe0 ShFeus
Evansville, Ind, July 29.-August
Mattingly. aged II. Pearl Cheaney, IA,
and Marion Omaha were drowned in
the Ohio river in front of the city last
night, and three Of their companions
narrowly escaped. Mattingly, in COM
pany with John Cheaney. William
Cheaney, Pearl Cheaney, Of this city,
and Misses Teresa and Marion Omaha,
of Henderson. KY, went out for
skiff ride, They were out about an
hour, when their boat was caught In
the current and capsized. Mattingly.
Pearl Cheaney and Marion Omaha
were rapidly swept down the cur
rent and nothing more was seen
of them. Their cries could be heard
for blocks. William Cheaney seized
Theresa Omaha and reached the shore
with her after hard fight. John
Cheaney swan ashore alone.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29

~ . 4 {.
THE British lion Is shaking his
tail and roaring pyef ths, Transya al
question with the Boefa Joseph
Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary,
considers that war is tie only solu.
ton of the present difficulties with
the Beers. He also declared that
the policy Of the Transvaal Govern
ment was directly against the SUI
premacy Of Great Britain, and if
the present condition Of affairs were
allowed to continue, it might cost
England many wars in the future
and end in national disaster. The
cloud on the horizon may mean war
. but it is hoped that the trouble will
be happily settled and war averted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29
fus NATIONAL s6dkFix.

Phiiaaelphie Qayspan vialerfeus IN
. the seetor TeSs 6arsds xaos.
Boston, July 2e.-with few excep-
tons the frst days races in The BID re-
xatts Of the National Aasociasien Of
Amateur oarsmen. held on the Charles
river yesterday, proved interesting and
exciting, the senior four cared race,
which was won by the Pennsylvania
Barge club, easily leading In respect to
close finishes. The Brockvills club, Of
Brockvills, Canada, came in second,
while the Western Rowing club, of st.
Louis, was left behind from the start.
The first heats In both the intermedi-
ate sculls and the association senior
singles Yves far behind in the way Of
furnishing excitement, O'Keefe, of
Springfield, winning the former and
John Rumohr. of Rat Portage, Ont,
taking the latter. O'Keefe's opponents
were Greer Of East Boston and Craw-
ford of New York, Greer finishing sec
ond. Rumohr contested with Lewis
and Kubick, Lewis being second.
In the senior pair cared race the
Pennsylvania Barge club and Vesper,
both Of Philadelphia, competed, the
former winning by four lengths.
Only two competed In the second
trial heat Of the intermediate single
sculls, and Mason, of Toronto, almost
rowed away from Frank Kerns, of
Worcester. In the second heat in the
association singles Titus. Of New Or
leans. finished ahead of Juvenal Of
Philadelphia and Pope Of Boston by
two lengths.
Young Ten Eyck and his partner,
Charles H. Lewis. had walkover In
the senior double SOULS, and led the
Delaware Boat club pair at the finish
by nearly dozen lengths.
II the two mile pull Of the interme-
date Fights had been allowed as a
race that, Too, would have to be re-
corded as contest full of excitement,
but unfortunately one Of the crews--
the Vesper, Of Philadelphia--met with
an accident, and the other three, refus-
ing to heed the referees whistle, kept
on to a grand finish, with the New
York A. G. In the lead, ATLANTA sec
ond and Boston Schoolboys third. The
referee, however, decided no race, and
the event will be pulled of today.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-07-29

The Weather and the Almanac.
The temperature has fallen in tho
middle and northern plateau and the