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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
EUROPE WANTS COAL.
Especial to Baltimore Sum-

Birmingham. Ala, February 2S.-Be-
lcause of the rise in price of European
lcoal and the scarcity of hat product,
Inquiries are pouring in from Europe,
the West Indies and Mexico for Ala
lbama coal.
Heretofore Mexico and the West In
dies have obtained their supply of coal
from Wales, for the reason that, or ac-
count of all-water transportation, they
could get it cheaper than from Ala
Ibama. Now the rise in prices in Eu-
rope places Alabama coal, which must
lpay a rail freight to the coast and a
water rate thence to the point of de-
livery, about on a parity with that of
Europe in cost. Today the Tennessee
local and Iron Company accepted an
iorder for 10000 tons of coal for Mexi-
leo, making contracts amounting to 50,-
1000 tons which that has re-
GENTLY taken from Mexicans.
1t also has on hand a 10, 000-ton con-
tract from Cuba. 1t has refused an or
der for 10000 tons from the British
government, because of the tremendous
demand for coal.
Other companies of this district,
however, have taken several large Eu-
iropean orders, as well as orders from
Mexico, and were it not for the ener-
lmouS demand for Alabama coal for To-
ical use following the big boom in iron,
Immense sales could be made in Eu-
rope, Mexico and South America
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
RUSSIANS DENOUNCE BRITAIN

st. Petersburg, February 28.-The
newspapers here outdo the rest of the
continental press in bewailing General
Cronje's defeat in v~irulently denounc-
ing Great Britain.
These papers declare that the Trans
wall has fully demonstrated it's right
to complete political independence,
with an outlet to the sea. They sug-
gest that the best help of the Beers
would be to create a diversion against
Great Britain elsewhere. 1t is held to
be h duty Of Europe to intervene and
END the most Infamous of all the wars
England has ever waged for predatory
purposes"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
Cold steel or Death.

There is but n small chance to
save your life and hat is through an
operation" was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. L. B.. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her Of a frightful case of stom-
ach trouble n yellow jaundice. He
didn't count o. the marvellous power
of Electric BitterS to cure Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard Of 1t,
took " bottles. was wholly cured,
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels better than ever. It's
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach
liver and Kidney troubles and never
disappoints. Price soc at r. r. Bel
lamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

Charlotte Observer: Yesterday a man
about 20 years Of age was buried
at FL Bethel. His death occurred un-
der peculiar circumstances. He was
found 30 near the railroad track or the
South Carolina and Georgia road, near
Gaffney, s. c., that II looked as IL the
train caused his death. The facts were
developed at the inquest tina early
night he had considerable money
on his person and a nice watch, both
of which were gone when the body was
found. 1t was further in evidence that
he telephoned TO his father. who lives
that night. He was shortly afterward
found dead, minus money, watch and
hat, with both legs broken and some
wounds on the head that looked as IL
made with a club.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

As a result Of an assault made upon
him by a burglar about 1 o'clock this
morning, Mr.. A. G. Mccall, the well
known county bridge builder. lies at
his home. no. 1910 South Front street.
suffering from a fearful wound across
his forehead and an ugly cash on his
neck.
The particulars of the burglary are
that Mr.. Mccall and two little children
were in bed together. Mrs. Mccall md
two older children being at work al the
Wilmington cotton mill with the night
force, and Mr.. Mccall was awakened
by noises as Of some one in the house
1t was impossible for him to get up
and investigate. owing 20 fracture of
his hip. which he sustained some
months ago. but which has never
healed. He therefore gave an alarm
and the two little children also made
an outcry. The burglar rushed upon
them and struck Mr.. Mccall, as he lay
helpless in bed, a heavy blow across
the forehead, a portion OF the imple-
ment at the same time striking his lit
tie daughter who was beside him. in
the face Fortunately, the wound to
Liz CnlIu was very SlISnl. SeNeTdl Oll-
er blows were struck by the 1end. Mr..
Mccall receiving another serious
wound in the neck during the struggle.
AS the burglar was plying Mr.. Mccall
with blows he exclaimed: Now, shut
your mouth, you ID fool"
The outcry of Mr.. Mccall and chill
dren attracted he attention of Mrs.
Mary Fulcher, who lives in another
part of the building, and Of Mr.. w. H.
H. Todd, across the street. They rush.
ed to the scene, but the burglar escap
ed before h arrival of either of them.
The police authorities were notified
and Captain Furlong went to the
scene at once and was followed as
soon as possible thereafter by DR.. w.
D. Mcmillan and Police Sergeant
Davis.
Mr. Mccall vas found perfectly con-
scious and talked freely of the attack
made upon his. He is of opinion that
the burglary was by a party who knew
that he had a sum of money, silver
inc bills, in a trunk, and knowing OF
his helpless and at that hour unpro-
tected condition, came to get il. How
ever, strange to say, the man did not
get his booty. He was presumably
frightened by the outcries of Mr.. Nc
Call and the children.
Captain Furlong, assisted by Ser
geant Davis, went to work at once in
their usual vigorous and sagaciou;s
manner to trace the burglar, utilizing
important clues which were given by
Mr.. Mccall.
At 4:30 o'clock this morning G.. T..
Workman, a white man, was arrested
charged with the burglary. Mr.. Nc
Call says that Workman came to his
house yesterday afternoon and saw
him with money and that hen the
burglar spoke in assaulting him he
| recognized his voice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
SAPPHO IS NOT MORAL.
Especial to Baltimore Sum-

London, February 28.-Beerbohm
Tree, the we'll known Shakespearean
actor, without protesting to be well
versed in the controversy over Olga.
Nethersole's rendition of "Sappho,"
said today:
Il read Sappho years ago. 1t made
an extraordinary impression upon me.
1t did not strike me as immoral, but
rather as a powerful work. 1t is diff
cult to say what is an immoral piece.
1t is rather a question of how it affects
the individual idea"
Charles Wyndham, the prominent
theatrical man, said: T my mind
the public of the United States is the
best judge of the quality of the play.
When l was a young manager in the
United States it was considered i'm
moral for a husband to kiss his wife
upon the stage.
But 1 think" he added, with a mer-
ry twinkle in his eyes, all that kind
of thing has changed now"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
SPARKS.

A petition has been filed asking for
a receiver for the Standard Building
and Loan Association, of Montgomery,
Ala. The association has been in exist
ence nine years and has an authorized
capital of $50, 600, 600.
The house committee On naval affairs
has agreed to pay a visit to Norfolk,
Va, at an early date to inspect the
navy yard and other naval interests at
hat point.
Governor Longino has approved the
George election bill which provides that
hereafter all vacancies occurring in
state, judiciary, county. district, mu-
nicipal and beat officers shall be filled
by special elections.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
FREE BLOOD CURE.

An Offer Proving Faith to Sufferers.
Ulcers. Cancers, Eating Sores. Pain
full SwellingS, Effects of Blood Poison,
Persistent Eruptions that refuse to heal
under ordinary treatment are quickly
cured by B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm)
the most wonderful Blood Purifier Of
the age. made especially to cure all
terrible obstinate deep-seated Blood
and Skin troubles. Is your blood thin I?
Are you pale? All run down? Have
you Eczema. Pimples? Blotches and
Bumps? Skin or Scalp Humors? Boils?
Eruptions? Skin Itches and Swoolen?
Aching Bones? rheumatism? Scrof-
ula? Catarrh4 Then o need B. B. B.
CBotanic Blood Balm) because it drains
from the blood and entire system all
the poisons and humors which cause
all of these troubles, and the cause be-
ing removed, a permanent cure fol-
LEWIS. B. B. e. thoroughly tested for
thirty years, and thousands cured after
doctors and patent medicines had fail
ed. For sale by druggists at 81 per
large bottle, or six bottles fun treat
ment) SIS. To prove our faith in B. B. B.
we will send a trial Bottle Free to SUI
ferers. 50 they may test the remedy al
our expense. Address BALM
CO.. IS Mitchell street. Atlanta, ia
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
4 Night OF Terror.

low of the brave Genera Burnham Of
lMachiaS, Me-. when the doctors said
she could not live till morning" writes
Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her
THAT fearful night. A thought she
must soon die from Pneumonia, but
she begged for DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, saying it a more han once saved
her life, and had cured her of Consump-
ltion. After three small does She slept
easily all night, n it's further use
completely cured her" This marvel
Ious medicine is guaranteed to cure adj
Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases.
IOnly soc and S1.00. Trial bottles free
lat r. r. Bellamy'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
NO TAX ON

New York, March Judge LaCombe
of the United States circuit court, in
a decision today on the protest made
by S. " White in his suit against Col
lector of Internal Revenue Treat, to
cover Il money paid for war revenue
stamps required to be liked on calls"
holds that calls" ere not taxable. The
decision is a f~ar-reaching one and, if it
holds, will require the government to
pay back to brokers and spectators all
the money which they have been re-
quired to pay for the purpose of stamps
used to affix on cali papers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
Death of a Prominent Hebrew.

New York. March Jos. Strauss, a
prominent Hebrew is dead at his home
in this city. aged 70 years. He came
Ito this country from Bavaria about
sixty years ago. Proceeding to the
south, he became postmaster during
president Folks administration Of
Hundred Mile station, near Macon.
Ga. Subsequently returning to New
York, he engaged in the confectionery
business. In 1865 ne became a MEM
Der of the wholesale grocery hous Of
I'M. Fersts, Sons & Co., of Savannah,
Ca, with which he was actively con-
until about four years ago,
when he retired. MI. Strauss lived
the greater part Of the time in this
city, mainly devoting himself to the
buying in the northern markets for his
firm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
TO CONGRATULATE CRONJE.

Washington, February 2S-Represen-
tative Fitzgerald, Of Massachusetts,,
today passed around among his demo-
cratic colleagues for signatures the
following cablegram to Genera Cron-
je, the defeated Boer general:
General Cronje, Cape Town, Africa:
members of the United States house
OF representatives congratulate you
and your soldiers on the magnificent
display of heroism in your brave fight
for human rights"
After the cablegram has received a
sufficient numbe Of signatures it will
be forwarded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
Losses by the Warehouse Fire.
Especial to The MesSenger.)

Raleigh, N. c., March 1.-Charles Nc
Nance, of Asheville, president of the
state fair, arrived today and took
charge of it's affairs.
Careful examination shows that E.
L. Fleming had 1O0,0 900 pounds of leaf
tobacco in his warehouse burned here
yesterday, n j. P. Taylor, of Hen
derson, had $1,000.
Chairman Mcneil, of the corporation
commission, says he thinks three
months ample for the taking of teSti-
mony by Standing Master Shepherd
as to tax assessments. instead of fif-
teen months asked by the railways.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
FATAL NINE CAVE-IN.

Redding, Cal, March 1.-Although
last night rescuers worked in two hour
shifts to save the eight men imprison-
ed by yesterdays cave-in at the Iron
Mountain mine, SO far only four men
have been taken out, two dead. One
has succumbed to his injuries and the
fourth will probably live.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
HEAVIEST SNOW IN YEARS.

Buffalo, n. Y, March L@orrespond-
ents throughout western New York
unite in pronouncing this the heaviest
snow fall in years. Lockport reports
three feet Of snow. Medina two feet,
Hornellsville two feet, Delavan eigh-
teen inches and Broston one foot. All
trains are delayed and in many cases
have been abandoned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

~Jonesboro Progress: The census just
aiken shows that there are 759 people
inside the corporate limits Of the town.
However, this does not show our actual
population, as several hundred live
Just outside the corporate limits Of the
town, n a count of actual residents
would make the number fully 1000
The Jonesboro Cotton Mills Company
has just received and installed 800
new twisting spindles smade by the
Draper Machine Works, Of Massachu-
sets.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
German Opinion of British success

Berlin, March lin parliamentary
circles the consensus of opinion is that
the latest developments will make the
attainment of peace more difficult n
Will render the British in case they
completely v~anquished the Beers, more
o~verbearing and less pleasant neigh
bors than before.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
Wrecked Inv Boiler Explosion.

Plant City, Fla, March IA bad &C
cident occurred at this place this al
ternoon. The boiler in h engine room
of n Warnell Lumber and veneer
Company's mill exploded, seriously in
juring two men and almost wrecking
the plant. The cause of the accident
is as yet unknown and the property
Ioes cannot at present be estimated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
Beware of Ofntments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering It
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except On
prescriptions from reputable physl
clans, as the damage they will do Is
ten-fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh CuEs
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is tab
en- internally and is made in Toledo. o.
by F. J.. Cheney & Co. Testimoniah
free. Sold by druggists, price 75e pei
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
THE PLAGUE SPREADING.

Washington, February 2S.-The ur-
geon general of the marine hospital
service has been informed that the bu-
plague has appeared on the island
of Cozunel, off the coast of Yucatan. 1t
was brought there from Brazil. Quar-
antine officers in Mexico, in the gulf
states and in Cuba and Porto Rico have
been directed to observe strict quaran-
tine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
MUST GO TO THE PENITENTIARY.

Chicago, March l. Edward S. Drey-
er, former president of the bank OF T..
5. Dryer & Co., and treasurer of the
West park board, was today found
guilty of Withholding from his sue
Icessor as treasurer 1916. 600 of the West
Ipark funds. The jury fixed the punish
'ment at a term in the penitentiary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
THE EDITORS IN SESSION.

New Orleans, March 1.-The National
Editorial Association held it's first bus
mess session today. President r. H.
Henry's annual report advocated a
uniform advertising tariff, condemning
the paper trust and trusts in general
He also urged the bringing of the
larger dailies into the association. NJ
merous committees were appointed and
many papers were read.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
The Best Prescription For ChfIls.

And Fever is a bottle Of Growers
.Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula is
plainly printed on each package. It is
simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless
form and is compounded in correct
proportions. The reason tmitNtocs. do
not advertise their formula 10 beoause
they know o would not buy their
medicine if you knew It's Ingredients.
Growers is the original, and il the only
chill and fever remedy sold throughout
the entire nalarial section OF the Unit
ed States No cure, no NY. Price SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

On retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs Will be regulated and
you viii be bright, active and ready
Tor any kind of work. This has
been the experience of others; 1t
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. % cts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

SIX MEN SCALDED TO DEATH.
Dieppe, France, March by an ex-
plosion on board the English mai
packet, to France, today, six of her
fremen were scalded to death and
four others are in a critical condition.
The passengers escaped unhurt-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
TN

NATIVE TROOPS IN PORTO RICO.
San Juan, Porto Rico, March l.
Four troops of the Fifth United States
cavalry are under orders to return to
the United States. Native troops are
now being recruited to fill their places.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
SENATE SHIPPING BILL.
REPORT OF The SENATE COMMITTEE
ON COMMERCE.
TO FOSTER AMERICAN SHIPPING.

Cause OF Decadence of American Mer-
chant Marine and Additional Dangers
to 1t The Maximum Expenditure
Under the Bill to be Reached Only
After by Hundreds of Thou
sands of Tonnage of Our ships-The
Bill Opposed by Foreign Interests.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

NJ. C.. W. Mccall Seriously Wounded
at His Residence, 1910 south Front
Street, About i O'Clock This Morn
ing-URly Wounds Indicted I'm Head
and Neck-C. L. Workman Arrested
for the Crime.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

1t your liver is out Of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take a dose of
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-11

II we get slice OF China. our ethno-
logical collection will be the most COM
p!ete in the world.-The Saturday Eve
ming Post.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-11

A Definition-A satirist is man who
discovers things about himself. and then
says them about some one else.-Life.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-11
WHOM THE GODS LOVE
|.

Nay rather say
With bated breath
"Whom the gods love die old"
Shall the nom pale
ere it has coined its gold?
The sun 60 down
while it is yet full days
The statue sleep unmolded
IN the clay?
The parchment crumble
ere 1t Is unrolled?
The story end with
half the tale untolds
The song drop mute and
breathiess by the way?
Oh, weep for Adonais
when he dies
With all youths lofty
promise unfulfilled,
Its splendor lost
IN sudden, dear eclipse!
With love unEved, and
dreams half dreamed he lies
All the red wine from lies
gold chalice spilled
Ere its bright brim has touehed
his eager lips!
Whom the gods love die old!
0, Life, dear life,
Let the old sing thy praises,
for they know
How year by year the summers
come and 60,
Each with its own Astounding
sweetness ripe!
They know though frosts be cruel
as the knife
Yet with each June
the perfect rose shall blow
And daisies bloom and
the green grass grow
Triumphant still, unvexed by
Storm or sfrifs.
They know that night
more splendid is than day;
That aunset skies flame
in the gathering dark.
And the deep waters change
to molten gold;
They know autumn
richer Is than May,
They hear the night-birds
singing like the lark
An, life, sweet life,
whom the gods love die old!
Julia c. r. Dorr, in the
Fiction Number of Scribner's.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-11
THE BILLIARD MATCH.

TRANSLATED frem the 'Contes du Lundi," of
Alphonse Daudet, by Katharine Melick.
When there has been two days OF
fighting, and when the nights have
drenched knapsack and shoulder with
deluvian torrent, soldiers are weary.
Yet these three mortal hours they had
been left, with idle weapons, to cool
their toes in the puddles Of the great
roads, in the mire of the distempered
fields.
Heavy with fatigue. with the drag
ging nights. the monotonous flats OF
water. they crowded one upon another
for warmth. for support. There we're
those who slept, standing, leaned against
the knapsack Of a neighbor. and the
WEAKNESS, the privations. looked more
plainly from those relaxed features,
abandoned in slumber. Rain, mud, no
fire, no food, skies low and black, the
enemy whom one feels all about him.
it is dismal.
What are they doing theres What is
going on?
The cannon. the ensigns, turned to-
ward the wood, have the air Of watch
ing something. The concealed mitrail-
leuse intently watch the horizon. All
seems ready for an attack. Why not
attack? What are they waiting?
They are waiting orders, and head
quarters has not sent.
Yet headquarters is not far. 1t is
that noble chateau, Louis XIII, whose
red bricks. washed by the rain, glisten
half way up between the clumps Of trees.
A true princely domain, we'll worthy to
bear the pennon of marshal of France.
Behind great ditch and rampant OF
stone which separates them from the
road, lawns rice straight to the steps.
uniform. green, bordered with vases OF
flowers. On the other side. in the pri-
vate grounds OF the mansion, hedges
make luminous lines, sheet OF water
where swans sail. shows like mirror,
and under the roof. in the pagoda
of an immense aviary, piercing the
foliage with shrill cries, fan.tail pigeons
and golden pheasants beat their wings
and circle. Though the masters are
departed, one does not feel there the de.
sertion, the great abandonment Of war.
The oriflame Of q commander-in-chief
has preserved even the least fiowerets
OF the lawn, and it is something start
ling to find. 30 close to the field Of bat
tie, this opulent calm which comes Of
ordered arrangement. OF correct lines Of
masonry, Of profound stiffness Of ave-
nuee.
The rain which thickens the wretched
mud down there on the roads and deep
ems the bottomless bitches. is here
more than an elegant undula-
ton, artistocrstic, vivifying the red Of
the bricks, the green OF the lawns. gloss
ing the leaves Of the orange trees, the
white plumes of the swans. All shim-
mers. all lie peaceful. Truly, without
the flag which floats at the crest OF the
roof, without the two soldiers on guard
before the balustrade, one would never
believe this headquarters. The horses
rest in their stalls. Here and there one
servants, or orderlies in un-
dress uniform, lounging about the !.
kitchen entrances, or some gardener in
red pantaloons, TRANQUILITY drawing his
rake through the gravel Of the great
court.
The dining hall, where open windows
the view of the stone stair
case, show a table half cleared, battles
glasses furnished and empty,