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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
The Last Year of the Century.

Only twelve months remain in which
to set in order all the things that be-
long to the expiring century, TO the n
of giving it a decent dismissal and to
save the coming century from the han
dicap of an unfairly large burden of ar
rearage. There has been a rather Gu
riouS misrepresentation in the minds OF
many people as to proper location OF
the year upon which we are just enter
ing; and even in print there has been a
good deal of allusion to the year now
ended as the closing one of the nine
teenth century. A half minutes clear
thinking is enough to remove all con-
fusion. With December 81 we COM
plete the year 1899-that is to say, we
round out 80 of the 100 ear that are
necessary to complete a full century.
We must give the nineteenth century
the 365 days that belong to it's hun
dredth and final year before we begin
the year 1 of tie twentieth century.
For some reason the mathematical
faculty usually works far more keenly
in monetary affairs than elsewhere;
none of the people who have pro-
posed to allow n~inety-nine years to go
for a century would suppose that a
81, 800 debt had been fully met by a ten
der of 81, 1899. There would remain u
just 100 cents. 1t is to be borne n
NINA that the year ISOO Is LOI d iCdP
year, although Invisible by four. I'm
der the Gregorian calendar the year
consists approximately of 365 days, D
hours, 40 minutes and II seconds. The
accumulated surplus over and above
the 365 days amounts, in the course of
a century, to very nearly 24A days.
To indulge in a leap year every foul
years would require enough remnants
Of time stuff to make up twenty-five
days for a century. The arrangement
in practical use allows twenty-four
leap years each for three consecutive
centuries, and then gives the fourth
century twenty-five such days. Thus
though it is not likely to concern many
of us in an immediate practical way, 1t
may be remarked hat the twentieth
century will be one day longer than the
nineteenth, since it is arranged that the
twenty-fifth leap ear which is assign
ed to every fourth century shall De
brought into the calendar of the year
that is Invisible by 400. The failure
to sacrifice three qu~adrennial leap
years-that is to say, three extra days
in every four centuries-has led to the
discrepancy between what is known
as the Julian, or old-style calendar,
and the Gregorian.-Review OF Re
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
ACTIVITY.

ton, Revival of Fenian Activity"
The Times this morning gives extracts
from a secret circular and other de-
tails of conferences held last Septem-
Der in the United States between the
C~roninites and h anti-Croninites. 1t
gives also a long secret circular from
the Croninite headquarters dated No
vember Goth of las year, to the mem
bers of the organization urging that
the time is opportune to take advant-
age of England's difficulties in the
Transvaal, the first object being to
smash the Anglo-American under
standing, leaving England without a
friend in the world" The circular then
invites volunteers for active service
wherever needed"
The Times regards this as proof of
the existence of a Fenian plot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23

As some OF the drifts are narrow and
muddy. only one wagon is able to cross
at a time. The officers are betting two
to one that Ladysmith viii be relieved
tomorrow( Friday.
BRITISH ADVANCE CONTINUES.
Sportsman Camp. evening. Friday.
January 1e.-Sir Charles Warren and
Lord Dundonald are continuing a eau
tious advance, hourly expecting battle
There has been slight artillery firing
here, at Lzdysmith and at Chievelrey.
Natives report that the kopjes are full
OF Beers.
NEARING LADYSNWTH.
London, January 20.-A Durham spe-
cial dated Thursday night says:
1T is reported here hat Lord Dun
donald has smashed a Boer convoy.
General Butler is said to be within
twelve miles of Ladysmith and Gener-
al Warren to be about six miles to the
rear"
Ladysmith, January L., via Spear
mans Camp. January l9.-EverythinS
is quiet. The position is unchanged,
and there is very little bombarding.
The welcome sounds of the guns of the
relief column was heard yesterday from
Colenso and Springfield. The heat is
intense, but there is no increase or
sickness.
London, January 20.-The Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch dated
Thursday from Spearmans Camp: 1T
is rumored that the Beers hav evacu-
ated Colenso in order to reinforce their
troops here. Heavy gun fire was heard
from Ladysmith this morning. Cen
eral Buffers order instructs the men TO
heed the white flag of the Beers only
when they lay down their arms. 1t
also instructs them to beware of false
bugle calls"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-EaSe, a powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting. feet
and improving nails. and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bum
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes tight or new sL.oes feel easy. 1t
is a certain cure for sweating, callous
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try 1t to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try AL
lens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen,
sweating feet, ingrowing nails, hlisters
and cal!ouS spots. Relieves cOrns and
bunions Of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for Csc.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. z.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
Tarbroo'S Progress.
(Correspondence Of the Messenger.)

TarbOro, n. u, January 10
At a meeting of the board of public
works held here today it was decided
to put in a double system OF arc ana
jncandescent electric lights. The town
will issue bonds. for this. Bids for sale
of bonds and also installation of plant
will be received on the 22nd of Febru-
airy. The town has recently purchased
in a system of sewerage, all OF when
Viii be owned and operated by the
municipality. The Fountain nosle[y
yarn cotton mill. and mill No. 2 Of the
Tarboro cotton factory, which VIII
the 18th of February. With the comple-
ton and are expected to start up about
the 18th of February, with the compile
ton of the East Carolina railroad ano
if our city fathers will macadamlse
main street Tarboro will be on q
sound and safe footing and can justly
begin to assume the air of a young
city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
THE WRECK IN ST. MARY'S BAY

TILE WRECK IN ST. MARY'S BAY.
St. Johns, n. F., January 19.-The
tug Ingraham has returned here from
the wreck of the Heligoland in st.
Mary's bay. A diver who went down
yesterday afternoon found the steamer
a shapeless mass of iron, sails n
cordage. Her miZZen mast was hurled
over when she struck; her funnel prob
ably went at the same time, and her
mainmast followed. Her foremost
alone is standing. The only letters of
her name now remaining are Hell.
The coast folk who first sighted the
ship assert that she was on fire when
she entered the bay, the flames being
plainly visible. The captain was max
ing for the land, to beach the steamer,
when the fatal rock was struck. a.
yet no bodies have been recovered.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
ANOTHER VESSEL SEIZED

L~ourenzo, Marques, January 1S.-The
German bark Marie. from Australia,
with a cargo of Jour for the Transvaal
has been taken IS a prize
by the British third-class cruiser Pc
lorus near the island Of Inyak. Della
goa bay, and has been sen to Durham
with a prize crew on board.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23

Rheumatism has been cured in a
multitude of cases. during the past six
ty years by Pain-Killer. potent
remedy rubbed vigorously in and
around the suffering parts, will relieve
all stiffness, reduce the swelling n
kill all pain. The most stubborn cases
yield to this treatment when persevered
in. Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer, Perry Davis Csc n soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
laws for Porto Rico.

Washington, January 19.-Represen-
Satfve Payne, Of New York, chairman
of the ways and means committee Of
the house and floor leader Of the ma
jority, today introduced In the house q
bill to extend the customs and internal
revenue laws OF the United States over
the island Of Porto Rico.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
SUBJECT OF A SENSATIONAL SPEECH
BY SENATOR HALE.
AMERICAN SYMPATHY F0R,BOERS

The enato Denounces EngIand,s Con-
duct Toward the South African Re-
publics a a Blow Against Human
MISREPRESENTATION for Information
as to Application of Boer Represent
atives for Recognition Adopted-The
House Passes the Pension Bill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-23
The Bundesrath's Cargo Released.

The buuUtSrdlH OaFRO beItaSeU.
Hamburg, January ia dispatch
received here from Durham, Natal says
h Bundesrath cargo has been re-de
livered to her agents and will be re-
loaded. The steamer expects to sail
for Delagoa bay Monday.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24


Every mother should have a box.
kept in a safe and easily accessible
place, containing some of the things
likely to be needed in common emer-
gencies, such as pieces of soft old
linen and cotton, rolls of bandage from
half an inch to an inch and a half
wide (these may be made from a worn
linen sheet), adhesive plaster for cuts,
a wide mouthed bottle filed with BIZ
carbonate of soda-common baking
soda-for burns, a bottle of witch hazel
for bruises, a roll of absorbent cotton
for use in covering the chest when
there is a cold there, pieces of flannel
to wrap around rheumatic joints, and
last, but not least, a hot water bag.
To these she may add, If she likes,
to do SO, such remedies as the state
of her children's health makes it likely
they may require at a moments notice
to wit, her favorite Group mixture,
toothache tinctures, camphorated oil
for the wee BARN who gets husky" at
nights, and SO on. She should keep
her medicines in a locked box inside
the other and give one key to a trusted
maid, keeping the other herself and
being sure not to mislay it at the very
time it is wanted.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Every Woman Wants q Pretty Home.
The deftness of woman's fingers en-
ables her to turn and twist the things
that are old into decorations that are
new and lovely in effect. She can Sc
lect harmonious colors when she buys
inexpensive furnishings, and so tone
he aspect of her home that rest and
ease may welcome every new visitor;
she may become so essential to the
happiness of each child in the home
that its first inquiry when returning
from play or from school will be, SIS
mother homer" She may live her
young years over again with the loving
childhood about her, if she will share
the joys and sorrows of her boys and
girls. To every woman a home is es-
s%ential, whether it may be her own OF
somebody else's. But wherever she
lives 1t is right that she should bring
the heart into her life. Love begets
love, and wherever it is present the
joys of daily life counterbalance the
Ills. How to make a home? Why,
let the two who build it be of one
mind-that it is to be the happiest spot
in the whole earth. Include in your
desire not only the purpose to make
yourselves happy, but to brighten the
lives of everybody else. And be sure
to keep your windows open to the sun
light. So many times the best rooms
in our homes are treated as il they
were too good for everyday life. And
their chilli and discomfort when expe-
rienced by an unexpected guest make
her dream of "cellar damp and creep
ing things" Let life in the home be
free and easy and yet orderly. But do
not despair if the sticks of wood piled
for use in the parlor fireplace are not
perfectly straight and just the right
length. And do not feel it a duty to
brush the carpet each time a neighbor
calls to see you, else you will become
the victim to a dust pan and brush.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

One of the simplest and best RENE
dies for inflammation or strain is to
battle the yes in warm water. An
other good remedy is a solution of salt
n water made by putting a teaspoon
full of fine table salt into a half pint
of water. Let it boil and when cold
strain it, removing any particles or
sediment. Putting this on the out
side of the lids is simply a waste of
time. The eye should be opened, the
lids drawn back and the inf1amed por-
ton touched with a camel's hair brush
dipped in the salt water. Outside ap-
plications do not reach the seat of the
ailment. A teaspoonful of boracic acid
in half a pint of water prepared in the
same way is excellent. If there are
g~ranulations and very serious infam-
nation, boil a teaspoonful of alum in
a pint of water until it is dissolved,
apply with a camel's hair brush sew
eral times a day. This is one of the
most eficacious of remedies. The care
OF the eyes is perhaps one of the most
1mperfectly understood of any of our
daily duties. More ills arise from
their misuse than the public generally
appreciate. Epilepsy is a frequent re-
suit of eye strain and a careful and in
telligent observation will convince
most people that more headaches come
from abuse of the eyes than from any
other cause. Probably one-sixth Of
the adult population of this country
would be benefited by the use of glass
es, at least during their working hours.
They tire quickly, the headaches, the
digestive apparatus is completely up
set, there is pain in the back and a
general feeling of dizziness and nausea,
and the true cause Is never suspected.
The patient is bilious or nervous; has
indigestion or liver complaint. The
evil is attributed to everything but the
proper cause. Fit the person to good
glasses and the difficulty vanishes al
most as If by magic.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
SMALLPOX DISTRIBUTORS.
How the Germs Are Nurtured and
the Disease Is Spread.

.Ehe DASCuSS As SpEGAUs
1t would seem that people will never
learn to be careful. The recent alarm
ing spread of that dire epidemic, small
pox. throughout different sections of
the country has been traced by physi-
clans and Sanitarians in many in
stances directly to the moldy and rot
ting layers of paper and paste which
cover the walls of many houses. The
practice of laying layer after layer or
paper on a wall, using common flour
paste, is especially calculated to create
homes for disease germs. People could
not do more to effect such a result II
they tried. The rotting vegetable mat
ter affords I've from which are ready
to dart forth the infection at every
opportunity. There is no excuse for
this practice, as walls and ceilings can
be coated with a pure, Clearly ana
sanitary material like Alabastine, for
instance, ut no greater expense. Ala
bastine is a rock-base cement. which
incorporates itself with the wall or
ceiling. 1t is easily applied, comes
ready to mix with cold water, requires
no washing or ~scraping before renew
ing or retinting, is beautiful, long-last-
ing and safe.
For walls that have been infected
nothing is equal to Alabastine as a
disinfectant to render them pure and
clean and the rooms once more in
habitable.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY g. Co. Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known T. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
West 81 TruaX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

of skin diseases, will say hat no part
of the body needs soap SO much; that
the face being constantly exposed to
dust, collects SO much that it is not
enough to wash it in clear water. They
agree that if soap makes the face shiny
as SO many claim, it only shows that it
is the more needed, and that the work
of drying after the bath has not been
properly performed. The face, how
ever, should not be wet Immediately
before or after going out. It's most
thorough additions should be perform
ed at night before going to bed, and
the following method should be OBJ
served in the process: Fill a basin
with soft, warm water, lather a me-
dunn sized sponge with good soap, and
wash carefully. Then take fresh wa
ter without soap, and wash again with
the hands, and rub thoroughly with a
Turkish or crash towel until the face
is dry and tingling. This will do much
towards improving and preserving the
complexion.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
i Cannot Sing the old Songs.

cold Favorite Series.) 6@5,
i cannot sing the old songs s$s,i
1 sung long years ago,
For heart and voice would fail me,
And foolish tears would flow;
For bygone hours come DER my heart
With each familiar strain,
l cannot sing the old songs, sy
Or dream those dreams again.
J
1 cannot sing the old songs,
Their charm is sad and deep;
Iheir melodies would waken
Old sorrows from their sleep;
n though all unforgotten still,
And sadly sweet they be,
l cannot sing the old songs,
They are too dear to me.
l cannot sing the old songs,
For visions come again,
VI golden dreams departed,
And years of weary pain;
Perhaps when earthly letters shall
Have set my spirit free,
My voice may know the old songs,
For all eternity.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
Correct Attire for The Bridegroom.

The bridegroom at a morning we'd
ding wears a frock coat, white duck
or pique waistcoat, trousers of dark,
striped cloth, patent leather shoes,
gloves and silk ascot" tie-white or
pearl gray-and b~outonniere of garde-
MAS or other small white flowers. At
an evening wedding he wears dress
clothes, unless the bride is in travelling
costume, when he would wear a morn
ing coat, a colored tie, and no Gloves
February Ladies' Home Journal.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

With vest, stock and insertion of 1uriel
lace v cream white satin. These in
sertions are bordered by narrow blue
satin stitched bands, matching the
cloth. The bottom of the skirt is in
shallow pleats. The shaped. belt Ian
absolute necessity today is very deep
ly curved in front, SO as to be fully
two inches deeper than at the back.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to-
Northwestern Inventors.

Carlostine E. Blake, Minneapolis.
Mimi, disinfecting device; Ira L. Glea-
son, Hutchinson, Mimi, fire-escape;
Corwin Johnson, WATERFOWL, S. D.,
cream separator; Knud X. Lerol, Jr.,
Newburg, Mimi, anchor and tension
device for check-row corn-planters;
Patrick J. Mulloy, Ardoch, N. D., spice
cabinet; Emil Rohlffs, Spencer, s.. D.,
draft equalizer; Edwin G.. Washburn,
Minneapolis, Mimi, draft-rigging, also
brake beam; Nils M. Wig, Alexandria,
MINI, horseshoe.
Merwin, Lothrop & Johnson, Patent Attor-
neys, Oil & 912 Pioneer Press Bldg, st. Paul
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
washing the Face.

There are some misguided persons
who object to washing the face often,
especially with soap, thinking this is
an injury to the complexion. Those.
However, who have made a speciality
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

did you notice the -four on the
crown Of the Rev. Mr.. Nailer's hat
this morning?"
Yes. He must be getting pretty
close to the bottom of the Darrell
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
Similar.

Teacher-"I just gave you the prov
erb. The burned child breads the
fire. Now. can any one Of you tell
me a similar proverb?'
Pupil-"I can, teacher. The wash.
ed child breads the water"
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

The soft white felt hat has two shades
of blue satin folded about the crown,
caught at n side by a strass (rhine-
stone) buckle. The c%hatelaine bag,
which used to be hung from the belt,
is o carried on the wrist, a fashion
which only the grace of the owner
a make charming. In this case it
is a gold link chain with gold fringe.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Girls who use hearts for playthings
doubtless imagine they IAN be msndad
when broken.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Sometimes a cCquette neglects say
ing yes until it proves to be of no use.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

The best play is not above the head
of the gallery gods.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

French Model of White Crepe Gown -
Dull Blue Pastel Cloth-Every Woman
Wants a Pretty Home - Care of the
Eyes-Washing the Face.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Mammon is the largest STAKEHOLDER
in the world.-Saunders.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Never speak i'll of your neighbor. It
gives him license to talk about you.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24
You
Look Old

It's impossible for you not
to. with the color of seventy
years in your half Perhaps
you are seventy. and you like
your gray hair. And perhaps
not
Dark hair for youth and vigor:
gray hair for old age and decline.
If you viii use Ayers Hair
Vigor, in less than a month
there won't be a gray hair in
your head.
1t keeps the scalp free from
dandruf, stops falling of the
hair. and makes it grow thick and
long. sl.os a bottle. All druggists.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

Luxuriant hair with its youthful color assured by
using PARKER's HAIR BALsAM.
HINDERcoRNs, the best cure for corns. 15cts.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-05-24

vet ribbon runs through the bodice
and ties in front.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-03-28
Cold Steel or Death.

SsThere is but one small chance to
save your life and that is through an
operation, was the awful prospect
set before Mrs. I. B. Hunt, of Lime
Ridge, Wis, by her doctor after
vanity trying to cure her Of fright
full case of stomach trouble and vel
low jaundice. He didn't count on
the marvellous power Of Electric Bit
tiers to cure stomach and liver trou-
bles, but she heard Of it, took seven
BOTTLES, was wholly cured, avoided
surgeons knife, now weighs more
and feels better than ever. It's posi-
lively guaranteed to cure stomach,
liver and kidney troubles and never
disappoints. Price SOC at Owen,
Frost & Cos. drug store.