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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Eighty Boxer Leaders Executed.

Berlin, December 5.-The Chinese
minister here has handed to foreign Of
flee officials a telegram from Ii Hung
Chang to the effect that Sih Liang. the
new governor of Shan ST has publicly
executed upwards of eight rebel lead
ers and asserting that he is otherwise
acting with the greatest severity in the
suppression OF the Boxers and energet-
icallN protecting the missionaries.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Nh Condition Could
Have Been Ne Worse

! decided to try S. S. S,
but must confess ] had
little faith left in any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle / noticed
q change in my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging, and / deter
mined to give S. S. S. q
thorough trial. From
that time ontheimprove-
ment was rapid S. S. S.
seemed to have the dis
ease completely under
control; the sores and
ulcers healed and / was
soon free from all signs
of the disorder. Y have
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Against the canteen System

Washington, December e. 1ns
Woman's Christian Temperance USF0
convention in session here tod49
adopted resolutions against the army
canteen and prepared a petition TO the
president, another TO congress. and
identical Petitions to all OF the great
powers against the sale OF firearms and
the importation of liquor and opium
into the Philippine islands. or the is
iand possessions of tn e owners ad-
dressed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
The Appetite of a Goat

Is envied by all poor d~yspeptics
whose Stomach and Liver are out of
order. All such should know hat DIR.
kings New Life Pills. the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy. gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures per-
feet health and great energy. Only
sc. at r. r. Bellamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

Lexington, Va, December 6.-Dr. E.
s. Ferrini, a native of Brazil, was ar
rested near Lexington today on the
charge of grand larceny. upon informa-
ton sent by the chief of police OF
Omaha, Neb. Last week the prisoner
was married to Mrs. Matte Kinnear,
daughter of the late DR.. A S. Mackey,
of Rockbridge. The couple were visit
ing the brides sister. Mrs. Sterrott,
when the arrest was made. Ferrini has
travelled extensively. He refuses to
talk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
The Cotton Crop OF Central Asia.

Washington, December 5.-The cot
ton crop Of central Asia Is expected to
be excellent this year. according 10
Vice Consul Smith at Moscow. This
years crop Is expected to aggregate
between seven and eight thousand
pools, or enough to meet half of the
general demand. The remaining cotton
required for manufacturing purposes in
Russia will have to be imported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Another Battle With Beers.

London, December General Kitch-
ener reports from South Africa that
the mounted troops Of General Knoa
We're engaged all day long Sunday with
part OF General de Vets forces. north
of Bethule. The Beers were headed off
and retired in a n~ortheasterly direction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
A Fatal Array.

Richmond, December Sin an alter
cation In b Holstein wooden mills at
Salem today, ]. p. Booth. the shipping
clerk, aged % years. was stabbed and
killed by George Cunib. aged 16 years.
The connections OF both are well.
known people.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
Negro Disfranchisement In Virginia

Richmond, Va December 5.-Much
interest is shown in the negro disfran-
chisement question in this state which
is to come before the constitutional
convention. United States Senator
Daniel Is drafting a provision, which,
1t is believed, will stand the test in the
court OF last resort better than the
grandfather clause of Louisiana and
North Carolina. Senator Daniels pro-
position is to exempt from the illiteracy
clause all persons from Virginia who
served in any war"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11
when the
Hair Falls
anied BY
mucous patches in
the mouth, erup
tons on the skin,
sore throat, copper

Amt swollen glands, aching muscles
and bones, the disease is making
rapid Roadway, and far worse
symptoms will follow unless the blood is
promptly and effectually cleansed of this
violent destructive poison.
S. S. S. is the only safe and infallible
cure for this disease, the only antidote
for this specific poison. 1t cures the
worst cases thoroughly and permanently.
kq Condition Could re sn .ns tsii S 81 1ssl
Poison. / tried
have keeH NO W0PSe. three doctors, but
their treatment
did me no good I was getting worse all the
time my hair came out. ulcers appeared in nv
throat and mouth, my body was almost covered
with copper colored splotches and offensive
sores. / suffered severely from rheumatic pains
In my shoulders and arms. My condition could
have been no worse only those afflicted as I was
can understand my suferings. i had about
lost all hope Of ever being we'll again when
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-11

mercury, potash or other mineral poison.
Send for our free book on Blood Poison;
II contains valuable information about
this disease, with full directions for self
treatment. We charge nothing for med-
cal advice cure yourself at home.
II SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, a.
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10
SERMON WRITING.
Where and How Ministers Obtain their
Themes.

Where and How ministers Obtain their
Themes.
The Portland Evening Express called
Oh a few of the Portland clergymen re-
Gently to gather ideas as to how they
prepare their sermons Among those
visited was a former pastor of the
North church in this city. The Express
says of him:
In Rev. Rollin I. Hack. pastor of the
Second Parish Congregational church,
Portland has another minister who is
given to using notes or speaking extern
poraneously, as occasion demands.
Mr.. Hack is liberal in his theology,
unfettered in his utterances, having no
fear of breaking some tenet, half OBJ
scured in the dust of ages. 1t is his
purpose to keep abreast of the times,
and he considers the minister who
writes and delivers a sermon to-day in
the same manner in which the sermon
would have been handled 10 years ago
as a man who will shortly be called up
on to resign from his pastorate.
Anecdotes are seldom used by Mr..
Hack. but SMILES are frequently taken
up. The selection of the theme for his
Sunday addresses depends largely on
the mood in which he finds himself, the
circumstances in which he works, and
the effect he desires to produce.
MI Hacks sermons usually last
about half an hour, and he is considered
a rapid speaker, hurrying from one
thought to another, but always holding
the attention Of his audience until the
last word is Uttered.
1t is customary for Mr.. Hack to make
use of his notes in the Sunday morning
service. but i'll the evening his remarks
are always delivered eXtemporaneously.
speaking of newspapers" said Mr.
Hack the other day. Il never allow Sat
urday afternoon newspapers to deter
mine the topic of my next Sundays ser
mon.'
Il was unable to find time to voice
my opinion ON the ''Sheldon newspa-
per-" but that does not prove that did
not have my IDEAS on the undertaking.
1t was just simply impossible for me to
see wherein my congregation would be
benefited by hearing my views ON the
matter
Mr.. Hack makes it a point to deliver
a somewhat extended sermon on the
second Sunday of January each year.
The object of this sermon is to bring
before his auditors few interesting
points in the history of the church for
the year past.
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10

There was recently launched from the
Marblehead yacht yard 22-footer named
Nancy, for Richard NJ. Hoe, to be used at
Seal Harbor, Me.
The Ellsworth yachting fleet is larger
than ever and all the owners are having
their craft put in condition for the summer
T. E. Hamlin's Mystery, the largest of the
fleet, is on the marine railway and will
probably be put in the water this week j.
b. Redmans Wave Crest is also on the rail
way and will be put off at the same time.
The Lorelei, owned by, F. S: Lord and j. W..
Nealley, has been newly painted. The A II
brought from winter quarters at Bass Har-
Dor, Wednesday. She will be repainted.
The Thetis, which was sunk in Surry bay
last winter, has been repaired and new
mast stepped. l. NJ Grants Madella will
be reprinted shortly. b. 7. Sowle's Old
Sowle leaving in her Monday of last week
Tor short business trip among the islands.
The Ellsworth yachts are all good ones and
you can look for some fine races this sea-
son. Ellsworth Enterprise.
The sloop yacht Lamont, which is being
fitted out in BOrden's yard at the pumping
station, will be put into commission in
about 10 days by the owners, Messrs Ed
win A. and Sidney f. Shuman of the firm of
that Mr.. Edwin A. Shuman was recently
elected rear commodore of the South BoS-
ton Yacht Club Extensive alterations to
the Lamont have been going on for the past
four weeks The cabins have been thorough
ly remodeled and retitted, and among other
innovations by the Messrs. Shuman the
transoms in the main cabin have been ar
ranged to pull out, making double berths
The yacht was built at Deer Isle in 1893 by
Capt. J. W. Green, from designs by the late
Edward Burgess, and has proved herself
fast and able as well as comfortable Her
owners have enjoyed many cruises in her,
and are looking forward to the coming sea-
son with pleasurabe anticipation. Bos-
ton Globe.
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10

The ancients believed that rheumatism
was the work of demon within a man.
Any one who has had an attack of sciatc or
intlammatory rheumatism will agree that
the intlicton is demoniac enough to warrant
the belief. 1t has never been claimed that
{ hamberlains Pain Balm would cast out
demons. but it will cure rheumatism, and
hundreds bear testimony to the truth of this
statement. one application relieves the
pain, and this quick relief which it affords
is alone worth many times its cost Fol
sale by A. A. Howes Il Co., Druggists
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10

OF Kuydera and the cave of Montesinos
are still the same; and SO are the mule-
teefs and the wine-skins, the flocks of
sheep tended by shepherds, and the wind
MUS swinging their mighty arms as they
grlnd the corn, Just as in Ceryantes' day
IN changing cars at Manzanares YOU
nave couple of hours to wait in the
immediate vicinity of Quixotes' most
FAMOUS exploits. Here is the inn where
he was knighted, and before it's door a
swneherd, who nray be lineal descen-
dant OF the warder of the story still
winds his horn. Its old old we'll CON
tinueS to afford water to warrant m,la
teefs, successors to the unfortunate
whose head was broken for Disturbing
the madman's vigil. Upon the edge of
the we'll is deep indentation, believed
to have been made by the armor of Don
Quixote. The stone must have been
softer than it is now, or his armor won
derfully hard to have been thrown down
with such tremendous violence as to
make SO plain a mark. Skeptics NAV
incline to the belief that the stone has
been worn away i'll the course of centu-
res 10y the constant procession of ami
mails led up to drink. But it would
never do to hint such heresv here, All
Spaniards regard Cervantes' romance as
Holy Writ, to 'swear by" and the
more ignorant classes believe its every
detail to be strictly true
We find La Mancha almost as wild
and uncultivated to-day as in Quixote's
time. The railway to Merida lies along
a plateau, two thousand feet above the
sea- where towns are few and people
fewer The native Manchegan wears
the same sheepskin suit which has faith
fully served his ancestors for two or
three generations. His home is a mud
howell which a respectable American
mule would refuse to enter; and from
the cradle to the Campo Santo. his vision
is greeted by the same dull, monotonous
landscape, void of verdure and glaring
with sand and nitre. Yet despite his
poverty and unattractive surroundings.
he is one of the merriest of mortals.
Finding extreme difficulty in keeping
his thin body and cramped soul together,
one would hardly suppose that such
miserable being would have much CD
portunity OF capacity for enjoyment
but happily, the good Lord has gagued
to their conditions the ideas of races
that have always been poor. A Manche
gan family feast like kings on a crustv
loaf and a handful of onions and the
head thereof can imagine no greater adj
ditional luxury than to bask. half asleep.
all day in the sun. smoking cigarettes
that cost half a cent the package. The
women do the little work that is done,
and the children, enveloped in thick
coating of dirt that enables them to dis
pense with clothing, fraternize on chum-
mlest terms with the lOng-necked pigs
that form an important part of each do
nestle establishment All the inhabi-
tants of La Mancha. old and young.
seem to cherish an hydrophobic aversion
to water. which is indeed a fluid too
precious to be used for lavatory pur-
poses. having to be brought on donkey
back to the villages from springs and
wells, often miles away.
FANNIE II W ARD
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10
COLLARS AND TIES
Yachts and Boats.

There was recently launched from the
Marblehead yacht yard 22-footer named
Nancy, for Richard NJ. Hoe, to be used at
Seal HarbOr Me-
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10
For Sale Or to Let.

The subscriber offers for sale Or to let the Will
liam Carter place. sO-caled, on NOrthpOrt avenue,
II miles from the city. There are acres of pas
ture and under cultivation, with Is good bearing
apple trees. The buildings are all in good condi-
ton. Rental price 800 per year.
Avis E. H. KNOWLTON,
Commonwealth Hotel, Belfast, Me.
The Republican journal., 1900-05-10
Commits sioners' Notice.

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Hon Judge of Probate for the County of Waldo
on the second Tuesday of April, "A. D. 1900, com
mssloners to receive and examine the claims of
late of Belfast, in said County, deceased repre-
sented nsolvent, hereby give notice that six
months from. the date Of said appointment are
prove their claims, and that they will be in session
at the office Of ". T. Thompson. in Belfast, in
at nine O'Clock in the forenoon, and the Goth day
of October, A. D. 1900 at nine o'clock in the fore
noon, for the purpose of receiving the same.
Belfast, April %, 19OO-3w17
W. p. THOMPSON, I Co,,,,s
A. 2. MANSFIELD, I Nohhs'
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HEALING. ONE MILLION CURED CASES. You Can Be Cured Wketaer You Believe
 in Christian Science or Not.

Over a million cures of diseases In every form are now to the credit of Christian
 Science Healing. Most of these were cases that the doctors had given up as 'incur
 able" Many were chronic maladies that had baffled their skill for years. All were cured quickly some were cured instantly. The evidence on these facts is simply indis-. putalble and the curing still goes on. There can be no mistake or misstatement about dt. The headers and their work are in the public view. As c. S. healer my many marvellous cures have startled the world. During the past 13 years I have healed diseases of almost every known kind and fin every stage of severity. They included many surgical cases where operations were otherwise threatened. I cured cases that were far away from me- well as those near at hand. And tell you in like man. ner that wherever you may dwell, and whatever be your bodily ailment, or wheth- one or many physicians have failed to give you relief. if you report the case to me and so desire, you shall be cured. This is no vain or idle promise. My past success fully 1ustifies it. You can be cured wheth- CT you believe in Christian Science or not. You can be cured whether you live in this city or thousan nds of miles away from me. Tn our Christian Science Healing distance ds of no account: disbelief is not any hin drance; disappointments of the past only make stronger grounds for hope All you really need is the wish to be healed.
 have just published a little book in re- gard to this blessed truth called "A Mes sage of Health and Healing" If you write ito me I will gladly send you a COPY FREE. It gives many interesting facts and convincing testimonials Enclose cent stamp for postage. s. A. Jefferson, c. S. B., Room 1900 Masonic Temple, Chicago, HI. 1-14-52t-sun
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
CAN YOU SEE WELL
 ENOUGH TO READ THIS

Out of the thousands of readers of this paper there are perhaps few hundred whose eyes are mot defective in some way You may not realize it. but the science of lense building which assists nature in tine performance of its most wonderful fete-to see as you once did has reached a high state of perfection.
 Why should a dentist or doctor be re- qrIred to stand rigid examinations before they are legally authorized to prsictice. While street vendor or any merchant Is allowed to persuade you to buy glasses that are daily and hourly robbing you of your eye-sight: why, repeat? Stop for a moment and think
 As matter of seM-interest we are anx-, lous that your eyesight should be pre- served, for it is through good eyesight that you are enabled to read, and the reading public are our subscribers.
 As a public benefactor and in the inter- est of humanity we suggest that you drop in and see w. c. Abbott, of the Birming- ham Optical company. No. POI North Twentieth street, rear of Norton's drug store. and let him prove to you, free of cost, that he can give you relief. ssA
 MT. W. c. Abbott is a graduated opti- clan and has devoted his entire time for the past ten years to lense building. ~s
The age-herald., 1900-01-28

in which MT. Evans Is. engaged. In the Pennsylvanians of large means, among them General Amos H. Mylin, ex-lieuten- ant governor of Pennsylvania, and Hon. Alex King, of Bedford, Pa; also Dr. George A. Hill, of Talladega county. The company is quanying Aux for the steel naces at Shelby Iron Works. They have ordered large and frst-class machinery for marble and stone, and the mill employs over 100 men, and the company are build ing houses for their hands now. They have just completed their railroad, a branch of this marble is equal to any Italian mar ble. and lies in inexhaustfble quantities. MT. Evans said: I have been in the busi- ness since November last, and am now out O. politics forever I was sorry and glad to hear him say so. for Birmingham never l have not a better friend in Birmingham but am glad that he has struck such good luck.'
 Grand Rapids is still the greatest fur nibure market in America, If not in the world,'' said Ben M. Jacobs, who returned from Michigan few days ago. "Other cft- ies have large furniture factories High Point, N. C., Is making a big reputation in lines of cheap grade furniture, and In many other sections this industry is coming to
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
THE BOOK OF GENESIS
Dr. Abbott Thinks it Was Written by
 Unknown Prophet

Boston, January 27.-Dr. Lyman Abbott, discussing Genesis, in the course if lec- ture m the Lowell Institute last night, said his point of view of discussing the Od Testament was that of modern literature or scientific criticism
 1.-The book of Genesis was supposed 10 have been written 1,4O0 years before Christ" said the lecturer, "but it deals with a period twenty or twenty-five centuries before pne time of Moses. Supposing, then. that Moses wrote the book of Genesis, how did ne cD- tain the facts found in the book? My own opinion," continued Dr. Ab5ott, lis that 1t was written by some unknown prohpet as sort of introduction to the Bible"
 He called attention to the two separate and distinct acts of the deluge, and said that to him Genesis seemed like an edited book rather than written book. It was known to be in existence long before the time of Noah. What were the resources 1T not legend and myth?" he asked.
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE

The good old town of Wetumpka, upon the Coosa, which came one time near to
 being named as the capital of Alabama, is waking up in the matter of cotton fac
 tory, and it offers $10OOO towards the es-
 tabhshment of such factory. The money is already raised, and the result is likely to be a fine factory at Wetumpka for the pro auction of cotton goods. It Is contemplated that the factory shall be run by electricity, supplied by the Montgomery company,
 which has constructed a great dam across
 the Tallapoosa river two miles above the famous cotton factory at Ta1iassee. in FL
 more county. The great dam of the Mont- gomery Electric company is not many miles above the confluence of the Tallapoosa and
 the Coosa rivers, the which form the ma
 jestic Alabama, which flows by Alabama's
 capital, and SC by Selma, and on its course
 to the Mexican gulf at Mobile, giving its
 name to the state of Alabama. The Mont
 gomery Electric company is splendid in its
 conception, and it will do splendid work,
 supplying factories along the way of some
 miles and supplying Montgomery with
 light and power to drive a thousand facto-
 ries
 It Is we'll for Montgomery, most fbeauti-
 full and most gracious of townsl Millions of travellers, after crossing the great bridge spanning the Alabama on the line of the Louisville and Nashville road. have been gladdened by the lights of Montgomery harbor lights to a haven of unsurpassable charms. Montgomery climbs the sides of great amphiuheatre, and beautiful trees grace it's streets, the country roads and cowpaths of the yesteryears; but it is go- ing beyond the hills now, the growing and beautiful Montgomery. Perhaps no town in the world is better paved. better lighted. better drained, better watered. better gov- erned!
 | 1T have just returned from Sylacauga. where I met ex-Mayor Frank Evans of Birmingham, and went with him to the l marble and stone quarry, of which he is general manager, three miles. south of the town" said MT. Ben Meyer. T was sur prised at the importance of the enterprise
The age-herald., 1900-01-28
HOT CONTEST EXPECTED
Vaughan and Bingham Factions to
 Wage War in Madison

Huntsville, January 27.-(Special.)- )-Madi- son county republicans are anticipating a warm contest between the Vaughan and Bingham factions when republican county convention meets in this city March 3. The recent meeting of the executive committee endorsed Julian H. Bingham. of Birming- ham, for state chairman, a resolution en- dorsing MT. Vaughan being turned down by a majority of two to one. The result was a surprise to all, as MT. Vaughan is a native of this county, and resided in this county until few years ago.
 MT. Vaughan's friends, it is understood, will attempt to carry the convention, and Ihave it repudiate the action of the execu- tive committee. Bingham's friends are ac- lively at work in the county, and a merry fight Is expected.