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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
A LIMITED EXPRESS WRECKED
Five Persons Killed and Many Serious
~ Injured.

G~reenyHie. Pa. February Train
No. ) the New york-Chicago iimfted,
on the Erie railroad. was wrecked THIS
morning within the town limits Five
Messengers were dead when taken from
the wreck, several are missing anu
there are a score of badly injured.
Hardly a passenger escaped without
some injury.
The ilI-fsted train vas composed en-
t!rely Of vestibuled P~ullTnans. three
sleepers a day coach. comoinatioh
smoker and aggag car n mail car,
and was drawn by one OF the new At
hantic type of engines
The smoking car was completely
telescoped by the steel mail car aneau
which went through 1t as IL 1t Were
paper. tearing. crushing. manning ana
carrying death
The scene Of the wreck Is on a sharp
curve. On one side. forty feet below.
flows the Shenango river; on the otner
is a steep blum. The engine lett the
track at the curve and before IL hao
gone two car lengths plowed into me
steep hill. where II fell upon Its SIDE
and was half buried.
The train was running ABOUT t"o
hours late and the a%ccIunet happened
at 7:So O'Clock. Just about the 'iihe
when the OF the sleepers nau
finished dressing.
After the terrible crash the uninJured
passengers set about the rescue OF the
dead and wounded. Surgeons were
summoned and within a few moments
the dead and dying We're being cared
for as fast as they could be discovered
beneath the wreckage. 1t vas severaI
hours, however. gefore the victims nad
beer removed and placed in two rear
Pullmans.
The scenes inside the ~teiescoped cars
were terrible. Men begged TO be re-
leased and screamed in agony. They
were all heaped in a corner OF the car
dumped there by the irresistible impe-
tus OF the mail car. The injured were
placed on a special train and taken 10
the Spencer hospital. Aeadviiie. ABOUT
noon. What little was left OF the bag
gage or express matter was dumped
into the river 10 clear the rebris Tor
| the rescue. Several hundred sacks OF
mail were apparently little injured.
The train was in charge OF
Sim Randel. with Engineer Britt Luce
and Fireman George Ecbert. Both the
| engineer and fireman escaped by jump
| ing, though both were PAINFULLY
bruised.
Superintendent BelkBap and other
| officials were early n the. GROUND.
They are unable to assign a u Tor
III accident unless spreading rails can
be blamed. A party of nine soldiers
| on their way from Fort Porter. n. Y,
TO Fort Crook. Neb. occupied a part
| of the smoker. OF these. three were
killed and two seriously injured.
They were under orders for the Phil
ippines b. A. Marsden. OF Phtfadel-
phia, pinned in the smoker by a beam.
his foot and chest crushed. his face
spattered with the brains OF one OF the
soldiers. insisted on the rescuers re-
leasing an unfortunate Jew nearby.
Marsden's wounds are considered fatal.
The p. b. and l.. z. railroad sent
forty men from their shops here and
lent valuable aid before the Erie
wrecking crews arrived. h track
was blocked for twelve hours. the work
ofs clearing the wreck proceeding slow
ly. as II is believed other bodies are
still beneath the debris.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
INCREASE OF THE COURTS
A subcommittee to Report the Num-
Der of Additional Weeks Needed
Especial to The MeSsenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, February THE joint COM
mittee on the judicial districts and
courts this afternoon ascertained from
reports made that los additional weeks
of courts were needed. Buncombe
county asked for nineteen additional
weeks. Mr.. Gudger opposed nineteen.
Mr.. Craig said twenty-five weeks were
needed. A subcommittee was appoint
ed to report tomorrow the exact num-
Der wanted in the state.
The increase of the judges will de-
pend upon this. Fifteen districts will
probably be decided upon. Counties
in the Eleventh and Twelfth districts
seem to need most court facilities.
The appropriations committee rec
commended 1000 for waterworks to
deaf-mute school at Morganton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
A ROYAL
Wedding of Queen of Holland to Duke
Henry of Neutrality-suspicious.

Inc Hague, February 7.-Wilhelmina.
the first ruling queen of Holland, to-
day married Duke Henry of Mecklen-
purg-SchWer1n, who becomes prince of
the Netherlands, by proclamation in the
court gazette this evening.
The marriage was a series of bril-
liantly colored pictures. But, the Sc
we're simplicity of the Dutch form of
marriage, which was followed to the
letter in the civil contract before the
minister of justice. DR.. P. w. A. Cort
var Der Linden and in the old fashion
ed. religious service in Groote Kerk,
gave it democratic spirit.
The weather. was crisp, sunny and
inSpiriting. MultitudeS of Ountry
people, all prosperous and happy look
ing, many of whom wore the old gala
costumes, cheered the state carriage,
with its led and white liveried postil-
lions, and the waiting escort of twelve
noblemen, in maroon n black, who
were aligned, six on each side, sitting
their horses proudly with hands at at
tention.
Fifty Dutch hussars rode ahead. Their
came a handful of court officials, with
the grand master of ceremonies, on
iol SSpoSh iiSii q SooNh L thO doSOi
and Duke Henry. Her mothers coach
came after it, and hen the chief mill
tary officials of the palace the govern
OF of the city, two adjutants, on horse
back. and lastly a group of fifty mount
ed artillerymen.
The progress was slow, because the
procession was frequently obliged &c
halt while the cheering populace made
way.
Green. and green and orang decora-
lions, with thousands of Dutch flags
hanging across the streets, gave the
route a brilliant appearance. Such or
derby, good natured crowds were never
seen. Policemen and soldiers were few
At II o'clock the marriage party
emerged from the palace to proceed tc
the palace of justice. Queen Wilhelr'-
ma passed down the steps on the arm
of the uniformed duke, with her great
white wedding dress sweeping behind
her and the queen-mother in purple
and the grand Duchess Maria and halt
a dozen ladies' of the court following
in groups, the generals and admirals
fairly cleaning with gold lace anc
medals, standing at the salute on botf
Sides, making a truly regal picture.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12

Destroying its victim, Is a type OF
Constipation. The power OF this muir
derons malady is felt on organs and
nerves and muscles and brain. There's
10 health till it's overcome. But DIR.
Kings New Life Pills are a safe and
certain cure. Best in the world for
Stomach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels.
Only IS cents at r. r. BeIiamy,A
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
100000 Fire.

Scranton, Pa. February "A fire
which caused $500. 900 damage broke out
this afternoon at 2 o'clock and ragged
furiously for several hours. The flames
story Henwood building at 3I6 Lacka-
n aveaue.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
FOreWar.ned
FOrearmed.

The liability to disease is greatly
lessened when the blood is in good con-
dition, and the circulation healthy and
vigorous. For then all refuse matter
is promptly carried out of the system ;
otherwise it would rapidly accumulate
fermentation would take place, the
blood become polluted and the consti-
tuition SO weakened that a simple
malady might result seriously.
A healthy, active circulation means
good digestion and strong, healthy
nerves.
AS a blood purifier and tonic S. S. S.
has no equal. 1t is the safest and best
remedy for old people and children
because it contains no minerals, but is
made exclusively of roots and herbs.
No other remedy so thoroughly and
eHectuallv cieanseS the blood of i'm
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12

Uem. cures permanently all
of blood and skin troubles.
Mr. e. e. Kelly, Of Urbana, O., writes:
Il had Ecsema on my hands md fsce fol
white pustules, crusts would form and
drop OH, leaving the skin red and inf1am.
ed. The doctors did me no good. / used
all b medicated soaps and salves without
benefit. 8. 8. 8. cured me, and my skin
il a. clear IND smooth as any ones"
Mrs. Henry Siegfried.. of Cape May, y.
J., says that twenty-one bottles of 8. 8. s..
cured her Of Cancer of the breast. Doc
tors and friends thought her case hope
less.
Richard Il. Gardner, Florence, q. C.,
suffered for years with Boils. Two bot.
ties Of 8. 8. 8. put his blood I'm good con-
dition and the Bolls disappeared.
Send for our free book, and write
our physicians about your case
Medical advice free.
The SHIFT >eEcifIc Co. ATLANTA. CA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12

purities. At the
same time it builds
up the weak and de-
bilitated, and reno
Yates the entire sys-
The Springfield herald., 1901-11-08
COLORADO went Republican.

ALL OF the county treasurers
eince Mr.. DeVinney's time, who
held one term in this county in
1S9O-lS9l. have come out rs can
dldates for reelection at the close
of their respective terms Of office.
All have failed III reelection ex-
cepting our present treasurer who
is reelected with a majority OF
SIXTY seven.
The Springfield herald., 1901-11-08
Shorthand Writers Are Wanted

Shorthand Writers Are Wanted
Tor good positions, light good pay There
senographers than any other line work.
We teach shorthand thoroughly in u weeks for $l5
by mail for 80 If you do complete that
time stay until know competent stenograph
and capable OF holding class office position.
An Experiment
We want bright students quickly. How shall get them3
We will give thorough and complete in short
hand writing and bookkeeping all three for only
you bookkeeper stenographer
unlimited.
FREE TRIAL LESSONS
We haye quickest method ard give every
to them thoroughly
Shorthand received only at Worl Is
Fair; this BEST requires shade position
the yoweIs being easy reading
We Pernin Shorthand
be written faster than Pman, Graham or other system
We position for pupil when competent Ii you
interested write better try week with uss
Pernin Shorthand Business College,
1906 18th st., Denver. Colo
The Springfield herald., 1901-11-08
NO M0RE'...
COUNTY LAND
Buying County Land d, The
Trea,arsr a Thing Of il Past

Less than three years 80 sBaca
county owned over six 1hsSdted
quarters Of land from wilichn mo In. -.
come was derived. Just few
days ago the last acre was bought
by Herring and S,inson, the large
cattle owners from Texas, who in
connection with buying county
land will lease all the school land
IN the western part of Baca coun.
ty. Financially the land sales
have been great thing for the
county. Six hundred quarters at
$50 would bring to our treasury
$4,000, which IS very conserya-
tive estimate.
The Springfield herald., 1901-11-08
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Tuesday Thursday saturday leaves Springfield
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riyes At Springfield, 100 D. III.
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All malls closed nve minutes before leaving
ime. CLAHAM. HAYS. M.
The Springfield herald., 1901-11-08
The WoOdman Ball.


Not less than one hundred peo.
pie attended tho Modern Wood
man ball here Wednesday night.
The spacious upper room, OF the
school house had been engaged
for the occasion, making an ex-
tremely delightful place for the
evenings pleasure, both for spec
tators and dancers. The Spur
geons-Capansky string baud de-
livered the mnsic in excellent
style and. with B. F. Mcclellan, of
CarEiz". as prnmpter, thea meyes
ments ofthe dancers were reguiat-
ed with exactness. An oyster
supper in connection with the ball,
was served in the basement TO
which all did ample justice. The
young people from far aud near
were present. Blame. Villas, Ston.
ington. Carrizo and GaIlienas were
represented. The proceeds OF the
ball ls tor the benefit of Spring
field camp No. 9s06. Total receipts
$4O.25. Expenses s2+.S5. leaving
to the camps credit $3.50. @
In behalf of the Woodmen we
desire to thank each and every
one who attended and so freely
or who other wise as
sisted, Ill making The affair a sue
cess.
THE cITIzENs OF New YOEK have
rebuked the Tammany candidate
for mayor and elected Seth Low,
ex, president OF Columbia m,iver-
sity. with a majority Of from 40,
600 to 10000. The citizens of
that great municipality will now
seq decent rule, Tree from Croker
nj and bOsslsm.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

When French newspaper is not sure of its news it does not say "it is ru- mored," but simply adds under re- serve."
 A curious custom prevails in Mexico of paying afternoon calls on New Years day attired in full evening dress, white ties and gloves.
 Relic hunters are the vandals to whom nothing is sacred. These pestiferous destroyers are now defacing the can- opy over Plymouth rock.
 The Belgian chamber has resolved that every NJ. P. shall be total ab- stainer, at least during the hours when he is officiating as legislator.
 The value of the chicle, the basis of chewing gum, that is produced in Mex leo is three times as great as that of the country's present rubber product.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Keep all dead and faulty limbs cut of the fruit and ornamental trees. In manuring the orchard the whole surface should be equally enriched. The mulberry is one of the best of fruit trees to grow in the poultry yard. As soon as the ground freezes suff1- ciently hard to bear up a wagon apply the mulch.
 When selecting shade trees for plant ing, hardness of the trees should be given preference over rapid growth.
 Whenever bushes or suckers are seen growing around the apple and pear trees you may know that the orchard does not pay.
 One advantage of good drainage in the orchard is that the fruits will usu- ally come to maturity earlier than on undrained land.
 If the fruit trees are split by frost, heat grating wax, spread it on a piece of muslin and place it over the wound, tying it to keep In place.
 When pear trees refuse to grow and appear dormant, cultivate them well and apply plenty of wood ashes around them. The matching of the tent cater pillar can, in a great measure, be pre- vented by going through the orchard now and picking off the clusters of eggs.-St. Louis Republic.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04

waited upon them deftly and neatly. and Nicoll, it seemed to Keister, watched her graceful movements with quite too evident admiration. Keister for some reason or another seemed rather dull. His gayety was forced, but he joked with Katie" nevertheless, and in the same famil- far way that had caused Nicoll to re- prove him.
 "Yes, that was night" resumed Nicoll, "but it wasn't anything to the time we had on the north side. You remember when we took the girls over to-"
 'Pass me the salt, Nicoll,' said Keister, frowning at him across the table. You haven't told us anything about Boston yet. I heard that your brother was going there to live. What are you laughing about, Billy?"
 ''I guess he's thinking about the fit of remorse you had when Estelle-" This time Keister upset a glass of water over Stokes plate and then asked katie" to take it out and bring in another. At the same time Stokes was seized with another fit of laugh ter that threatened to develop hys- terics. When the maid returned Keister began to talk fevcrishly about the weather and showed a dis position to monopo1ize the conversa- tion. Nicoll tried to talk about old times, but he was constantly inter- rupted. At last, when he seemed de- termined to finish one interesting bachelor reminiscence, Keister rose from the table, and putting his arm around the maids waist, deliberately kissed her.
 But Nicoll showed no surprise. He quietly turned to Stokes and re- marked: Marriage will never re- form that man in the world"
 The introduction of Mrs. Keister in her proper person did not help mat ters much. Her blushes were not a1- together of confusion. She seemed angry about something. Keister, too, grew moody, and only recovered his normal spirits temporarily during the introduction of the children. NicoIl looked at Mrs. Keister great deal and sighed frequently, and when at last Stokes rose to go he said that he would be obliged to make his adieux also. Keister offered no stren- uous objection, and the guests took their leave.
 ''I guess we got the joke on him that time," said Stokes, as they waited for the train at the little stat- tion. 'He doesn't know that I told you, and he's in for bad quarter of an hour right now."-Chicago Rec ord-Herald-
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
her husband funny at times, and she

her husband funny at times, and she weakly consented to the deception. When Stokes came around Keister gleefully informed him of the joke that he was going to play on Nicoll, but Stokes somehow failed to see the point of the thing. Keister was rath- CT annoyed about it, but he said he would carry it out, anyway. "Of course, I don't know exactly what turn the situation willftake,' he said. ''but it will be a fun1fy situation and anybody but chump could get fun out of it. I'll bet you I will" "Just as you say," said Stokes. ''I'n keep my mouth shut"
 It was a very smart and pretty maid that opened the door for the three friends at the Keister house. Her gown was a little too loose ft- ting, but it could be seen that her figure was trim, and her rosy cheeks and bright eyes, to say nothing of the smile with which she welcomed the head of the aforesaid house, might almost have excused him for chucking her under the chin-which he did. Nico1l coughed and Stokes looked mildly shocked.
 'So your mistress is away, Katie?' said the unabashed Keister.
 sYes, sir," answered the maid, who, to do her justice, did seem 8 little embarrassed.
 Well, come into the library, boys, and make yourselves at home," said Keister, hospitably. "Well have din- ner on in few minutes, more or less. Eor S,,c4 %o
 They excused him and he went away. When he came back Nicou and Stokes were talking in an animated way about a certain night, and he joined in the conversation with great gusto.
 By the way" said Nicoll, suddenly breaking off in the middle of remin- iscence, "that servant of yours is peach, Keister."
 'Think so?" said Keister, winlking at Stokes.
 ''I should say so,'' said Nicoll, warmly. Pretty as a picture, and she looks so refined and. But, Keis- ter, old man, you ought to-well-"
 ''Well, what?"
 ''WeIl, you ought to remember that you are married man and it isn't right to take advantage of her posi- tion and-I don't think that she liked that little familiarity of yours. Tell me something about her. Where did she come from? She isn't any ordi- nary girl"
 "You seem interested" said Keis- ter, rather suspiciously.
 ''I am,'' answered Nicoll, frankly. 1o7,s4 1yvo Two Snnr-S
 He stopped here, for the maid en- tered to announce that dinner was ready. They went in, and the maid
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
THEY WERE HONEST MEN.
And Very Often Had Dealt With Dis-
 honest People.

And Very Often Had Dealt With Dis-
 honest People.
 sI think am an honest man." said the man with scar on his chin, "as honest as the average, but when the owner of & Boston newsstand changed $1O bill for me and gave me $5 too much the sudden temptation oyercame me. crowded the money into my vest pocker and hurried away"
 "And when at a safe distance you counted 1t over?" queried the man with the Shakespearean forehead.
 Exactly"
 And instead of finding $5 too much you found yourself dollar shortY'
 'Two dollars short, sir"
 "And you-you cussedw
 'I did"
 "And hunted for something to bite on?'
 "Yes, sir.''
 "And declared 1t the most damnable outrage of the twentieth century on an innocent, honest manY'
 You've hit 1t. And now, sir''-
 "Oh, no explanations are needed" in- terrupted the other, with long drawn sigh. i've been right there myself, and as honest men you and have no chance against the world and can only hope to receive our reward when we die" M. QUAD.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
A MOTHERS LOVE.

When a boy is far away from home.
 What pleases him the most2 Why. it's when letter comes to him
 From mother thro' the post! No matter If the silver hairs
 Appear upon his head, He's still his mothers boy as when
 His hair was carrot red! Tho thirty years have left their mark
 And scared his careworn face, In mothers eyes he's yet lad
 Without Times telltale trace! Her letter thus begins: Dear boy"
 It sets his heart athrill To think that mother knows him as
 A little shaver still! A mothers love Is as a charm
 The sesame of youth! One feels that age has naught to do
 With Love or Life or Truth, Whene'er he gets letter from
 His mother far away, g< Who sees naught but the guileless child Behind tke man grown gray. Boston Journal.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04
The 0JoIly-er.o

The SJOlIy-er." Pm allus kind of glad to see the "jolly-er' come along, The feller that kin tell joke or mebbe sing q song; The man that puts up ightnin rods you really didn't need Or sells you ground that isn't wuth the paper in the deed. He has way of shakin hands an sayin Glow dy-doi" That jes' convinces you he thinks the world an all of you. He doesn't keer fur money; he is sech generous elf, An purty soon he has you feelin jes' that way yourself! But don't bear him any grudge; jes' take of my hat. He's made this ole world brighter, an Pm 'bliged to him fur that I listen to his stories Gan at some Pm laughin yit) An try to git of jes' as cheap reason will per init, Fur it's wuth little somethin to have some one comin out To make you feel that you're the real thing with out doubt; regular steppin thoroughbred-much swifter than the throng- You feel that you're right fin it when the jolly eg'' comes along.
 Washington Star.
The weekly examiner., 1901-05-04

only at times. When I asked him when and where he first began to consider himself famous, he said:
 My first term in congress gave me my first sense of exaltation. The people up in the Iowa hills had a little lake, and they named it after me. Then new post office was named in my honor, and colored woman named her baby after me. l began to think of engaging niche in some temple of fame. But in my sec ond term I was disillusioned. A cli- matic disturb bance dried up the lake, free delivery wiped out the. post of- flee and the child died-and I found myself back in the very place whence I had started
 "A few years ago MT. Deliver was invited to deliver lecture in St. Paul and Minneapolis before the Young Mems Christian association lyceum. In each city the hall wherein he spoke was crowded, some 1,500 men attending. His topic was Chances for Young Men.'
 "fThat,' said he to me, twas fa- vorite topic with me. I believed in young men, and liked to talk with them, knowing full well that if one can stir them up to energy and ann bition he is doing a grand work in the world.
 {" "sWell, I have not changed my opin- ion since the delivery cf fI:as lecfure. ,. but when got back to Washington to resume my congressional duties q xuoa11 To +o,. r J,oron fo boar fr.oY,, f b oco particular young men. Letters began to pour in on me. They came in punches of two and three; then in dozens, and finally in basketfuls. Every St. Paul and Minneapolis young man who had heard me declare this is the young mems age wrote that he fully agreed with me-and asked me to get him a government job!'"