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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
THE HUSKE-R IDDICK MARRIAGE.
A Wedding Ceremony with New m
Beautiful Features Superior Court
This week-Death OF Mr.. Frank Ny
rover-News Notes.
Correspondence OF The Messenger.)
Eoyaffayilla ~ ~ Eah~rorv 90

Correspondence OF The Messenger.)
Fayetteville. n. c.. February -
Despite the Indictment weather, St.
Johns hurch took through its broad
portals a large Of people yes
terday afternoon at 3 o'clock. to wit
ness the marriage OF Mr.. John Avis
Huskc. one of the o upright and
highly esteemed young men OF Fayette-
vile, and Miss Addie Riddick. lovely,
accomplished. a favorite in the social
circles Of North Carolina Rev. Isaac
W. Hughes, rector OF the church. per-
formed the ceremony. and the instru-
mental music was exQuisitely rendered
by Miss Georgia Worth. organist-
The bride, robed in a gown OF heavy
white satin, set OF with rich old lace.
entered the hurc with her cousin.
Hon. w. J.. Green; and her maid OF
honor, Mrs. G. B. Elliott. wore yellow
crepe de chene, with diamond
ments. The groom's best man was his
brother, Nj. George Huske. and the
guests OF honor, an unique n beauti-
full feature OF the ceremony. were Mrs.
F. r.. Rose with Mr.. George B. Elliott:
Miss Kate Broadfoot with Mr.. John
James: Miss Margaret Bush with Mr..
Joseph Huske: Miss Jessie Smith with
Mr.. Louis B.. Hale.
AFTER the marriage kE. ana MTS-
Huske received their friends in the
tastefully decorated drawing rooms OF
the Hotel Lafayette, until they TOOK
the southbourd train for New Orleans,
and delightful refreshments were serv-
ed during the afternoon. The owe and
esteem felt for the bride and groom
were testified by many rare and costly
gifts, and they have The Messengers
cordial wishes for their happiness.
Superior court Of Cumberland, for
| the trial Of civil cases, has been in ses-
sion this week, Hon. Henry r. Bryan
on the bench, an excellent, upright
| Judge, and greatly admired n esteem
| ed here personally. The only case
of special importance was that OF San
dy Edwards, an aged colored man. who
| sued the Wilmington and Weldon rail-
road for injuries received by eject
ment from a moving train, fixing his
| damages at $1,000. The jury awarded
| him 5000, from which both sides took an
| appeal, plaintiffs counse thinking the
! award inadequate, and defendants
counsel not believing that Edwards was
entitled to damages. The counsel for
the plaintiff were Nessers. Robinson d
Shaw, for the defendant railroad. Hon.
| George ii. Rose. Court adjourned to-
day.
The funeral services took place here
today Of Mr.. Amos Carter. who, while
working convicts at Bennettsville, was
killed by a negro with an ak.
The Cumberland Monument Associa
ton will give a pleasant entertainment
this afternoon and tonight at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. c. w. Elliott.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
More Troops Leave Frankfort.

Frankfort, KY, February 22.-The
state capitol tonight is guarded by
fewer soldiers than it has been at any
time since the assassination ''of the
late Governor Goebel. Adjutant Cen
eral Collier today, acting under direc-
tions from Governor Taylor, summon
all of the soldiers before him and told
them thai such Of them that did not
desire to remain in the service longer
might return to their homes. About
$50 went home. leaving probably lV
still here. :,
Governor Taylor spent the day In
conference with his attorneys, Judge
w. H. Yost and Captain w. H Sween-
ey. in regard to the agreed case which
is being prepared for submission To
the court
The legislature vas not in session
having adjourned on account OF WASH,
ington's birthday, and it is joubtfui
if either house will have q working
q tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
A SENTRY ASLEEP AT HIS POST

Buffalo. N. Y February "a dis
match to The News from Batavia says:
A dispatch has been received mere thal
Ernest kingdom. of Stafford. who en-
l.sted in the Fortiefh volunteer infant
~ has been found sleeping at his
post. tried by court-martial and SEN
It is said that a number of Filipino
rebels entered the camp while King
don was asleep and killed two or three
American soldiers.
washington, February AuJu
c.roraI Corbin stated tonight that he
hsd hoard nothing of the cas- OF King
sou said TO have been sentenced &c
death in the Philippines for sleeping
at his post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

Washington, February 2.-Serious
condition of affairs exists in Central
America, as is shown by the following
telegram received by the Secretary OF
State from Mr.. Merry, the United
States minister to Costa RIGA, dated
at San Jose. February 20, 1900:
Revolutionary invasion expected
from Nicaragua. Martial law declar-
ed. Troops moving TO the frontier
The news is viewed with considerable
apprehension by administration Off
Gals, as it practically amounts to a
war between Costa Rica and Nicara-
qua, both Of which are probably more
intimately associated in the general
policy of the United States than any
of the countries of the American con-
tinent."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
THE DOCTORS ADJOURN.

Charleston. s. c.. February 22-Tne
final session OF the second annual con-
vention Of the Tri-State Medical Assoc
citation IA held here today. DR..
Charles w Kollock, OF this city. was
elected president Of the association for
the ensuing year Richmond. was Sc
lected as the place at which the con-
vention will be held next year. A
number OF papers on Re : nical matters
were read before the convention final
lY Adjourned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
IN JAPAN.

New York. February "a special
from Hong Kong. British China. -
The Evening World. says: United
States Consul General Wildman has In
formation that three members OF the
Filipino 1unta, Luban, Ponce and
Agoncillo. brother Of the envoy, left
recently for Japan TO meet Aguinaldo.
This gives credence to the story that
Aguinaldo escaped from the island OF
Luzon TO Formosa when hunted By
General Lawton's expedition through
the northern part Of the island.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
ScrOfula, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate Of blood
troubles, and is often the result of an
inherited faint in the blood. S. S. S.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
My son, Charlie, was afflicted from infancy
with Scrofula. and he suffered so that 1t was
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
Daughters lfthe ,meric an ! evol ttion

Washington, February 22.-Af tod5ys
session Of the Daughters OF the AmAri-
"a Revolution the state regents 50 Ear
elected were announced. including
Virginia, Mrs Hugh Nelson Page: Ten
nessee, Mrs. James s. Pitcher: No tn
Carolina. Mrs. Edward D. Latta: Ssor-
gia, Mrs. Robert Emory Parks: South
Carolina, Mrs. Clark Warning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
It saved His Leg.

p. A Danforth, OF Lagrange. Ca
suffered intensely for six months witt
a ~frightful running sore on his leg, but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salys
wholly cured Ii In ten days. For Ui-
GERS, Wounds. Burns. Boils, Pain or
Piles it's the best ealve in the world
Cure guaranteed. Only Csc. Sold ~
r. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
AFTER THE PAPER TRUST. .

Washington, February 2~0.-Represen-
tative Richardson, of Tennessee. today
introduced in the house a resolution
aimed at the paper trust on the lines
of his resolution of yesterday against
the sugar trust. 1t prohibits the trans
portation of wood pulp and printing pa
per suitable for the printing Of newspa-
pers, periodicals or books after SIX
months until the Interstate commerce
commission is satisfied hat 1uch ar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
KANSAS cIrYIrEs DELIGHTED.

Kansas City, Mo-. February z2-Gen-
uine satisfaction was expressed on all
sides today upon receipt Of the news
that the national democratic conven-
ton is To be held here. Plans already
are under way for the entertainment OF
the guests
kilograms by the score are coming
the hotels engaging accommoda-
tiona.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
THE PLAGUE SPREADING.

San Francisco, February 2..-The
steamer American Maru, from Homo
lulu. brings advices that the black
plague has broken out in other cities
of the Hawaiian group. Seven cases
are reported at Kahuli and one at Hilo.
The situation at Honolulu is better. No
new cases have developed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
TO REQUEST

Washington, February 22.-After in
lvestigating the killing of the young
american, Pears, in Honduras, about
Ia year ago, the state department has
decided upon a formal request for in
Idemnity, probably for $40, 600, from the
lHondurian government, and Minister
Hunter will be instructed accordingly
Pears was killed by a sentinel toward
1.-THE close of the revolution in Hondu-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
Richmond and Washington Air Lin,

Richmond, Va. February 1.-The
bill to charter the Richmond and
Washington Air Line railway passed
the state senate today by b vote of IS
to S and the companion bill empower
the board of sinking fund commission
ers to sell the states stock in the
RICHMOND. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railroad went through by a still
larger majority. They now go to the
house.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
BRITISH CONSULATE ATTACKED

BRITISH CONSULATE ATTACKED.
Beyroot. Syria, February PA mob
of Musselmans has wounded the son
of the British vice consul. Abela, at
Sidon, and has surrounded the consul.
ate. Troops ave been dispatched n
the consul general has gone to the
scene Of the disturbance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27

Representative Linney, OF Noith
Carolina, has introduced a bill pro'id-
ing for holding sessions or dlstrlct
courts at Winston, n. G.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27

impossible TO dress him
for three years. His
head and booy were a
mass of sores. and his
eyesfght also became
affected. No treatment
was spared that we
thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. / had
Almost despaired of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice OF . friend
we gave him s. s. s.
(Swtft's Specifc). A de-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27

eided fmprOvement was the result, and aft8i
he had taken q dozen bottles. no one who knew
OF his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him. All the sores on bis body
have healed, his skin Is perfectly clear and
tmooth, and he has been restored TO perfect
health. MRS. s. 8. MABBY,
$50 Elm St., Macon, Ga.
For real blood troubles it is q waste
or time to expect a cure from the doc
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. Swift's Specific,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-27
Blood

reaches all deep-seated cases which
other remedies have no effect upon. II
is the only blood remedy guaranteed
purely vegetable, and contains no pot
ash, mercury, or other mineral.
Books mailed free to any address b
Swift Specific Co.. Atlanta, GA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
Locusts Good to Eat.

All native African races eat, locusts
With many 1t takes, and has to take,
the place of the British workman's
beef and mutton. III q good many vii
lagos sun dried lOcuSts are an article OF
commerce. The Sudanese are particu-
larry fond of them.
Before they are eaten they are toast
cd. The wings and legs having first
been torn off, the long. soft body and
the crisp head form the delicacy
/ determined not to let my European
prejudices influence me, but to give
the dish OF grilled locusts a fair trial.
l thought how John the Baptist had
enjoyed them plus wild honey.
The one l was eating was rather
nice. | agreed with my Arab servant
that. should the meat supply fall short.
a dish of locusts would be very good
substitute.
BY the time I was eating the sec
Ond locust 1t seemed to me absurd
why one should have sort CT lurking
pity for John the Baptists daily menu
unless 1t be for its monotony, and /
felt convinced that l should get tired
of honey sooner than ! should OF To-
custs.-Current Literature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
Foolish Curiosity.

Many a wild animal has lost its life
by its own foolIshness. Nearly every
creature is anxious to learn something
about what is new to il. OF this habit
hunters take fun advantage
In the chase of the guanaco. 4 llama
that is found in South America from
Peru to Patagonia, the hunter invites
1t to come within range of his gun
merely by lying on his back and kick
ing up his heels in the air. The guiana
co draws near to this funny looking
object just as guilelessly as the fy
walks into the spiders parlor. and
ere II knows who's who or what's
what it is killed or wounded by the
sportsman
So silly a creature 1t is that it will
not even bolt when the bullet has miss
ed IL. for it thinks the fash and the
report are part and parcel Of the fun. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14

At dinner party the other day a
tell known and deservedly popular
Lramatist took lady down to dinner,
neither knowing who the other was.
As 4 subject the theater was started,
as il is so often under similar circum-
stances.
Il can't think why they have reviv-
cd that piece at the Kings" the lady
said. Il never liked it, and it's so
worn that L should have done better
than that"
Yes" the dramatist replied, per
haps so. 1t was one of my first pieces.
however, and l had not had much ex-
perience when l wrote it. Let's change
the subject"
The lady was quite ready to do so
and wished, no doubt. that she had
known who her neighbor was. He
presently said:
Are you Interested in the FentOn
case:" speaking OF q cause celebre
that was in progress.
Yes. I've read all the evidence, -
was the reply.
He'll lose ii, of course" the drama
fist went ON. He never could have
had the fainteSt chance from the first.
It's marvel To me how any lawyer
could have been idiot enough to allow
such case to go into COURT
Well" answered the lady quietly,
my husband was the idiot. Let's
change the subject"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
How He Dealt With towards.

In appearance Osman Pasha. the
lion of Plevna, was handsome and pre-
possessing, looking a born leader of
men. Like Napoleon, he was alway s
distinguished by the plainness of his
uniform. He had queer habit Of al
ways, even i'll battle. carrying a pen
Gil behind his ear, butt end foremost
He WIS taciturn, grave, abrupt and
diSdainful of forms and etiquette. He
hated all foreigners. especially Ger
mans, Russians and English. AS for
war correspondents. he entertained the
utmost detestation of them, whence
the deeds of his army were never
chrOnicled as they should have been.
He had Il strange method of dealing
with towards. He would send for
them and publicly box their ears.
When really angry, his rage was terri
bic.
After the sortie and the surrender he
was seen to be weeping tears of rage
and shame. He was. it may be, a
little touched by the Car Alexander
II, who came up to him and said:
Il congratulate you on your superb
defense. 1t is one of the finest feats
OF military history"
And that is the judgment of posteri-
ty.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14

diverted elsewhere Smith put il the
prepared tablet He placed II under
the top four. thus making ii reason
ably certain that his victim would take
it on the fifth day from that date.
Next morning he left town. SO as TO
be far away when the tragedy was
contaminated. and some mysterious.
uncomfortable impulse evidently led
him TO make the prediction that first
excited my suspicion.
When / made certain of all this, 1
located Smith in Oklahoma and was
on the point OF applying for an extradi-
ton warrant when he anticipated NE
by contracting pneumonia and dying.
thereupon returned the case to it's
mental pigeonhole. where it has re-
manned ever since"
Pardon me for asking" said one Of
the listeners, but is that really a true
story. or are you entertaining us with
interesting fiction?''
1T is absolutely true" replied the
narrator.
But how did you learn the particu-
Iars?'
Well" said the police commissioner.
smiling. Smith was like most clever
criminals-he had one weak spot He
was fool enough to tell a woman She
hlabbed."-New Orleans Times-De
crat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
| CHANCE CT A LIFETIME.
For InyaIIds to Get Cured Free OF Charge
by Calling the British Doctors
at No. 1909 second Avenue
Before August Is.

A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical in
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
of large number of patients under
their treatment in this vicinity, estab-
lished a permanent branch of the in
stitute in this city at No. 1902 Second
avenue.
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months (medicine ex-
cepted) to sill invalids who may call
upon them for treatment between now
and Aug. Is. These services consist
not only of consultation. examination
and advice, but also of all minor sur
gical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and the af-
6icted, and, under no condition what
ever will any charges be made for any
services rendered for three months to
all who call before Aug. Is.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview a thorough exami-
nation is made. and, if incurable, you
are frankly and kindly told so; also
advised against spending your money
for useless treatment
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, also rupture,
goitre, cancer, varicocele, and all dis
eases of the rectum, are positively
cured by their new treatment.
DIR. Z. Valentine Heaton. the chief
consulting surgeon of the institute,
is in personal charge
Office hours from a IN. till D.
IN. Not open Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
Maater'a Sale.
Sweeney & Walker. Attorney

Sweeney & Walker, Attorneys.
State OF Illinois. 80
Rock Island County. -
In the Circuit Court in Chancery. Partition.
General No 47l7.
Jacob Wolf. Eliza Wolf, Henrietta Lowe,
Charles Wolf. Lena Wolf Philip Wolf. Theo-
doIe Wolf. Mary Wolf. Lena Durling, Charles
During and George Kadle VS. Katherine
Tretchler and George Tretchler.
Notice Is hereby given that bv virtue of a
decree of said Court, entered IN the above en-
titled cause, on The Twenty first day of
June, A. D.. 1900, shall. ON Saturday. the
Fourth day OF August. "A. d 1900. at the hour of
twoO clock in the afternoon. at the east door of
the Court House, In the City OF Rock Island. In
said county OF Rock Island, as directed Dy said
decree. Sc lat public auction to the highest and
best bdde~, that certain parcel of land
situate In the County of Rock Island and
State OF Illinois, known and described as fol-
lowB. tO-wit:
The West half CD OF the North East quarter
OF Section number twenty-five CS2) in Town
ship mum ger Sixteen 90. y orth Range lumber
-Four "a West OF the Fourth Principal Me-
ridian.
Terms OF Sale:-The above described pre-
mi>es W II be sold for al least one third 90 in
cash on the day OF sale and the balance in one
and two years secured by note and mortgage
upon the premises sold with six per cent an
nual interest
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 3rd day
Of July, a. D.. 1900
Edwin z PARMENTER.
Master IN Chancery. Rock Island County. Ill.
SWEENEY WALKER, COmplaiHsnts' Solicit
tors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
The Song of the Yukon River.

There is something peculiar about
the Yukon river that I have never
heard of in connection with any other
stream" said Captain Gray. who has
been running boats on the big Alaska
artery. From the mouth of the Yukon
up as far as there Is any navigable
water the stream is constantly sing
ing. No matter where you are, there
is a sound like that made by escaping
steam. At first used to think that
maybe it came from the boiler or en-
gines- But when we were tied up at
night, with everything cold. the sound
was the same. have puzzled my
brain to find an explanation Of the
phenomenon, but without avail The
singing gees on day and night.
when you get Up stream some dis
lance. you can also hear the rocks
rolling over the bed of the river. and
this produces a most peculiar sound
Portland Telegram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14
Notice of PubIication-In Chancery.

State of Illinois, Iss
Rock Island County, 80
In the Circuit Court OF said Rock Island
comfy. In ch 4ncery.
Rock Island Plow company. complainant.
VS.. Ada smith, arthur smith. Myrtle Hen Ter
Hazel HenSler Thomas Moore, George Moore,
Moore, wife of said George Moore, and
the unknown owners OF the Undivided one
tenth pat OF lot seven "a, in block four "a,
county OF Rock Island aud state OF Illinois.
known and described as the Chicago or Lower
addition to said city OF Rock island, defend
ants.
To Ada Smith. Arthur Smith. Hazel Hensler,
Thomas Moore, George Moore, - Moore,
wife of said George Moore and the unkno WI
owners of the undivided One-tf nth part of lot
city OF Rock Is, and. in the county of Rock ISL
aud and state OF Ill 'nois. known and described
as the Chicago or Lower addition o said city
of Rock Island defendants in the above
titled suit and each and every one OF them
Notice is hereby given tn at the above entitled
suit Is now pending in said court and that sum
mons has been issued against you therein:
Now, unless you shall persona ~ be and ap-
pear before the said court on the first day of
the next term thereof. to be holden in the
court house in the city OF Rock Island in
the County OF Rock Island, state Of
Illinois. on the third Monday of Sep
TENDER next which time and place said
summons Is made returnable. and except,
plead. answer Or demur to the bill NJ complaint
In aid sui died that the same will be taken
/ for co7fe SEQ as against you aod decree enter
ed accordingly.
Dated at Rock Island I /, this 18th day OF July.
A. u. 1900
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk OF Said Court
HENRY CURTIS Solicitor for Complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-14

"GRAS'MA NEVER HAD HER PICTUR' TOOK. "
ing. and. being the only waif in the
big playroOm on the top floor of police
headquarters, she had things pretty
much to herself.
No society belle could have been
more particular in sitting for portrait
than was Annie, the waif, when q
photographer took her picture on the
roof of police headquarters. The re-
porter who assisted her in putting on
her cloak and furs was sharply repri-
manded for not knowing how, and An
ME positively refused to pose until she
was sure that everything was just as
1t should be.
When it was all over and she was
crawling backward down the stairs,
she gurgled compIacently:
"Gran'ma never had her pictur'
took"