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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

mean enough to introduce a parallel
between Schley's bearing and that Of
Byng. Of the British navy. The
is Infamous and most un-
gust. Byng was shot because he
brought actual disaster and the French
feet escaped A writer in the same
loaper makes a defence Of Schley and in
the matter Of Byng writes. and with
perspicacity and force that drive home
the wickedness and absurdity OF the
lEvening Posts comparison:
"Schley's conduct. at the worst, only
aad constructive consequences. a wide
& difference in the degree OF culpability,
Ias everybody will perceive. 1t is incon-
ceIvable that Schley, who Is adjudged
by the Evening Post as being as guilty
as Byng, should be condemned and
shot. And administration that would
set about doing such a monstrous thing
would be crushed by the weight of pub
Inc disapproval, or, IL need be, by force.
Now i hold that instead Of dig
lying UP and distorting the Byng episode
tine Evening Post might have found
lti uer parallels for Schley in the case of
sampson and Roosevelt. two other he
lrces of the Santiago campaign. When
admiral Sampson arrived before SAN
ltiago. the Colon, which Schley is charg-
ed with not having done his Utmost
to destroy. was still in the outer har-
DOR. Yet Sampson with his augmented
Force. did not deem it his duty to de-
troy the Spaniard as she lay. On the
contrary, after the vessel had disap.
Ipeared at her leisure. Sampson sought
Iuc shut off all chance Of a battle by
lsinking the Merrimack in the channel
Nor could he be persuaded by General
IShafter to go In and engage the enemy
Yet Sampson is officially and emolu-
mentally the hero of Santiago. Why
then. in the light OF this example,
should Schley be singled out for attack
Thorn Of his battle-won glory, and
Iplaced like Byng, on trial for his life"
The end of this great crime against
civilization and this sin Of undying We
nom will never come as long as people
Ican read or remember. The Denver
Post has an excellent cartoon that fits
THE case, illustrates the ~scoundrelism
and punctures the gang of plotters,
sampson, looking very fatigued and
chadwick (Captain) are sitting oppo-
site drinking "oolong" tea. Sampson
holds a bag Of gold in his lap marked
Simpsons share s22. 000." Chadwick
holds in his own lap a bag of gold
marked "Chadwick's share-s1S. O00.' -
sampson speaks: And we were TWEEN
Iry miles away" to which Chadwick re-
lplies-"Hull down!!" The latter is
Laughing at his joke. Underneath is
Iwritten-"Sampson-What's the matter
with the man in the rear-eh. Chad,
old boy?" Under Chad's chair is a
sheet containing the list of the prize
InlCney that fell to the real fighters.
1t reads: "Schley's share. $500; Cooks
lsnare, S2,1O0; Clark's share, 50, 900;
Wainwright of the Gloucester, s435.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

The papers copy from al editorial in
the Northampton (Mass.) Gazette as
to cutting down southern representa-
ton because of the negro illiterates. 1t
carries it's head particularly level con-
sidering it's section and state. 1t evil
IDENTIFY approves of the opinion in part
Of another New England paper. Sena-
tor Hawley's republican paper at Hart
ford, the Courant. That paper thinks
it quite logical to reduce the repre-
sentation in the south in proportion to
the reduction of the illiterate vote
what a cruel monstrocity is an illit-
crate negro voter-but thinks 1t will
be a mistake to apply the logical end
of the argument" 1t says nothing
whatever of repeating the infamous.
stupid. wicked amendment that con-
ferred the amedment creating the illit-
crate vote-more than a million-but
it is pleased to say and it shows some
returning wisdom and Justice:
w believe hat to reduce the rep
resentation Of any southern state al
this time would be short-sighted
laundering, evIl-minded politics-bad
for the country, bad for the negroes
themselves, and, incidentally. very bao
for the republican party. We dom
want to see that mischief done: we arr
sorry it has been proposed"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
POLK OF NORTH CAROLINA.

1t is discovered now by the admirers
of tn late President James K. Polk. a
native Of North Carolina. that he was
in fact a greater statesman, a bigger
man" than Henry Clay. A reading of
Hon. Carl Schurz's two capital volumes
on Clay would be nj to cure that cpin-
ion. Clay vas not so great a builder OF
orations and speeches as Webster-hs
lacked the Incompatible style Of the
Massachusetts orator as all other con-
te~mporaries lacked. but he was far
more magnetic and quick and impas-
stoned. and a much wiser statesman.
In proof. we invite any one to show
any greater measure Webster ever con-
ceived and carried out successfully
Read Schurz and you will see how
peculiar and original and ready was
Clay. He left his impress in a very de-
cided and living way
We believe Mr.. Polk was a better
president and a wiser statesman than
the wings ever gave him credit for be-
Ing. But he was no Clay and in gen.
uine ability much below Benton. an
other native Of u state. So leastwis'
we think. The Baltimore Sun says op
p~ortunely
President Polk has been one of tn
least understood of presidents. Few
writer's of history have assigned hin
the place he deserved, and many la
placed him as a minor figure in the ag
itation that led UP to the war will
Mexico. the conduct OF that war. AM
the subsequent acquisition CT an i'm
mense and valuable territory. Whil
not as as Jackson nor as re
sourceful as Lincoln, Polk met tn,
emergencies of the war with Mexico
with ability and decision. He was al
ardent patriot and would be known to
| day as an aggressive American"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
No Right to UgIlness.

The woman who is lovely in ace.
form and temper will always cave
friends, but one who would be atGac-
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak. sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eruptions and a wretched COM
plexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make a cookbook
ing, charming woman of a rundown
invalid. Only so cents at R. r. Bella
my'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
Xmas is Here !
And With II Comes the Rush.

Our big store is filed with a perfect
thIong Of anxious shoppers. We have
made preparations TO take care Of he
crowd. We have about II extra head
ot help. We deliver all goods we sell
IL good time and Santa Clause can be
ccunf smiling around our big store all
he time. We have good things to sell
to suit everybody; Christmas presents
Of every kind.
Just received today a big shipment Of
fine new Dolls, worth N.25-marked
Gown to $1.0o-special for Monday
morning.
We lave Is beautiful Gold Rings left.
We have 5000 Ladies' Hats that we
are selling at less than half price.
Ladies fine Scratch Felt Hats, that
sold for $1.00, o selling for soc each.
Trimmed Velvet Hats that sold for
81 90. now s1.00.
500 pieces Of Quadruple Plate Silver
ware. We are selling for 25c a piece.
4 beautiful line Of China bric-a-bracs
all prices from &c up
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

Thomas A. McIntye's Yacht Geo.
ID. Purdy Destroyed Last Thursday
Night on New River-The Loss Was
$4,000. With Only = 5000 Insur-
anca.

Captain George D. Purdy, master Of
Mr.. Thomas A. McIntyre's steam yacht,
George D. Purdy," arrived in the city
yesterday from Mr.. M%cIntyre's stock
farm. "Glenoe." in Onslow county. He
left last night for Norfolk to lease a
steamer and if he cannot secure one
there he will go on to New York.
The reason why Captain Purdy is in
search Of a steamer is that Mr.. McIn-
tyres handsome steam yacht George
D. Purdy" was totally destroyed by fire
last Thursday night at her wharf in
New river. at Mr.. McIntyre'S handsome
country place, Glenoe stock farm. Just
the Thursday before she a come
from New Bern where $1,000 in i'm
provements were made pom the vessel.
Owing to the cold weather. a small fire
was kept burning in the furnace to keep
things from freezing, and it is supposed
that the fire originated from the fur
mace.
The George D. Purdy" cost $25, 00C
exclusive Of the $4,000 in repairs that
had just been made. There had beer
$40. 900 Insurance on her but she had
been lucky for so long a time that last
June the insurance was cut down to S.
loco.
The yacht had been repaired and was
to have gone up to Jacksonville on Fri.
day to meet some of Mr.. McIntyre's
family who came on from New York tc
spend a couple Of weeks at Mr.. McIn.
tyres country lodge. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas A. Mcintyre, Jr.. Miss Naeth.
ing. her sister, and Mr.. Malcolm McIn.
tyre. and four servants arrived in VIII
mington Friday and went over tt
Glenoe. Mr.. Thomas A. Mcintyre. will
ia party of eighteen guests. including
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Flagler, will com
on from New York on the 10th Of Jan,
uarv to spend a few weeks at his lodge
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
CLEANING AND COMMENT.

Both Edison and that other great In
ventor, Tesla. do not think that Mar
conf has yet succeeded in accomplish
ing his object to sen messages over
great distances without wire commu-
nication. Tesla is reported as saying
II never doubt statements OF my CO.
workers. 1 prefer to wait until l open
II do not believe Marconi has
.|sdcceeded vet. If it were true that ne
has accomplished his object 1 believe
that he would announce the fact over
his own signature Mr.. Edison does not
wish it to be understood that he thinks
! ublic.'" He thinks he is working on
the right lines.
=. - -
Bishop Nelson, of Georgia, Episco-
~palian, made an address at Rochester,
New York, before the ~Episcopalian Mis-
|sjonary conference lately. He told Of
v hat his own people were doing. and
made an earnest appeal for education
IL the negro race. but along Industrial
lines. He said hat in spite of the
Irnany colleges of the south, which are
devoted to higher education of the ne
SO. few are found VINO stand high in
the institutions. adding that the real de-
lr1and is for the training hat will fit the
tolored man for elemental and useful
vocations. DR.. Nelson declared en-
phatically that there Is no decent, cap
taDle negro in the south today, who need
De without work for twelve hours. Con-
tinuing, he said:
THE southern people as a class have
no sympathy with the outrages that are
Ioerpetrated. The best Of them are op-
osed to the disregard for law and order
lehat Is sometimes manifested. and ]
wish to warn YOU against believing al
you e about the enormities hat are
lchronicled.'"
=. - -
Recently in PHILADELPHIA. the ana
%ciiist held a public meeting it was
i"pen to all. There was music and two
speakers held forth. One speaker was
George Brown. and his tall was calcu.
iated to bambooZle a stupid fellow while
Encouraging him to believe hat there
was no real crime in opposing govern
nent. To let our readers see how ar
Educated anarchist can veil the wrong
land make the worse appear the bet.
.er reason" we quote Il paragraph from
his ~incendiary. but half concealed
words:
Brown said that he had never advo.
l-ated violence, but he could explain how
lt was hat some men resorted to it
lie said hat a criminal should not b,
FURNISHED because he Mas a product o
lis surroundings. Like a certain ItaI
ian criminologist, Brown said Their,
would be nc crime If the cause for 1
we're removed. In conclusion. he re
minded his hearers hat violence beget
violence, and that peaceful people oftel
use violence when their liberty Is at
Hacked. even though the attack is mad
lun6er the cloak of government"
:: :.
Henry G. Hester. the we'll known sec
rotary of the New Orleans Cotton Eek
lchenge. shows that cotton receipts ar
.''ss than last yea thus far. by eS.4i
bales The exports showed an increas
lof 213. COL bales Northern spinner
have taken n.032 bales less. Will
lsouthern ~spinners have increased thei
orders by nearly 100. 0OG bales
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
CHANGE OF
Train fl on the Atlantic Coast Line
Bound South Vow Connect. With the
Southern at Goldsboro-Qufck Tfme
Between Wilmington and Raleigh.

BY reference to the Schedule to be
found in today's Messenger it viii be
seen that h Atlantic Coast Line has
made a change in the time of one OF
its trains coming south. Heretofore it
arrived in Wilmington at Gas a.. m.
daily but its arriving time on and after
today will be 1910 a. m This train
will leave Rocky Mount at 5:45 a. m.
Wilson 6:22 a. m, Goldsboro 7:3l a. m,
Warsaw s:24 a m. Magnolia S:31 a.
m. and arrive in Wilmington at 1910
!. m.
This change in the schedule is a re-
suit Of h efforts Of the Produce tx
change through its committee composed
of Messrs. c. w. Yates. G. J. Boney.
:. P. McNair n H. l.. Vollers.
By h new schedule train Al viii
connect at 1:31 a m. at Goldsboro with
he train arriving from RGIeigh. Pas
Isengers leaving Raleigh early in the
morning can reach Wilmington before
noon. Those leaving Wilmington at
p H.. can make connection and get Il
IItsleigh before midnight.
This is TO be the quickest and bes
schedule Wilmington has ever had Will
Raleigh and we are sure our peopl,
viii highly appreciate II.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
College.

Elizabeth college. at Charlotte, n. c.,
had a marked degree Of success.
Their new conservatory of music is just
completed. This building has beer in
terectien since June 6th-is a handsome
structure, and will be used entirely fol
the music department.
The director. Professor Zehm, Of Ber-
lin, who enjoys a re -'ltation both in
Europe and America. the director OF
the musical faculty. The Conservation
tier part Of January. after the students
return from the Christmas vacation.
A large number of students from the
far west will visit the Charleston expo
lsition during the holidays.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. F. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal. Mo-, lately had a wonder
full deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became harden
ed. 1 was so weak 1 couldn't even sit
UP in bed. Nothing helped me. l ex-
pected to soon die of Consumption
when I heard of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief
I continued to use it, n now am vel
and strong, I can't say too much in its
praise" This marvellous medicine Ii
the surest and quickets cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble
Regular sizes so cents E I'd S1.00. Tria
bottles free at r. r. I ,lamy's drus
store; every bottle guar nteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

Candies Of all kinds from Sc up.
Fresh Cream Chocolates for 15c a
pound.
5000 Christmas Cards Calendars.
selling from 1c to $1.00. We are anxious
to sell them. Come and look-ail beau
tjful new goods.
Sterling Silver Novelties 25c each.
Ebony Handle Silver Trimmed Newell
ties 10c each.
We have 100 fine. Trunks to sell cheap.
Mems Raglan Overcoats way down
cheap.
Mems an wool Raglans. sold for $1,000.
row $685.
The Big Racket Store is reliable. II
sells goods cheap and guarantees what
1t sells.
We have 100 new Chairs, 80 new
Tables n Is new Easles TO give away
FREE.
Bring your Card and get IL punched
With eve.y cash purchase.
The Big Racket believes in living and
let live. We punch your lard to Civ
you a present free with cash prices
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
Saved His Life.

II feel l owe my life to Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure" writes H. G. Christensen.
Hayfield. Mimi. For three years l had
dyspepsia so bad hat 1 could hold
nothing on my stomach. Finally 1 was
confined TO my bed. Doctors said l
could not live. 1 read cour advertise
ment on Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
Thought it fit my case and commenced
it's use. 1 began to improve from the
first bottle. Now I am cured and re-
Icommend it to ALL" r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
An ~Evangelist's Story.

II suffered for years with a bronchial
trouble and tried various remedies but
Ibid not obtain permanent relief until
LIZ commenced using One Minute Cough
ICure," writes Rev. James Kirkman,
evangelist of Belle River. Ill One Min
ute Cough Cure affords immediate relief
for coughs, colds and ali throat and
lung troubles. For Group 1t is I'm
.lequalled. Absolutely safe. Never fails
and a favorite with the children. R. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
A Powder Mill ExDIOsiop

Removes everything in sight; SO do
drastic mineral pills, but 10Th are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery Of your body with
calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
gentle as a summer breeze, do the work
perfectly. Cures Headache, Constipa-
ton. Only 25c at r. r. Bellamy's drug
store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended to.
disorder Of the stomach arise, bilious
ness. headache, dyspepsia and piles
sUon follow. r. you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chamberlain's Stomach and
liver Tablets hen required. They are
- cGsy to take and mild and gentle in
effect. For sale by r. Z. Bellamy
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rot
life CT Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them: also Old, Running and Fee
yer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons Corns
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns Scalds
Cf.apped Hands, Childblains. Best
Pie cure on earth. Drives out Pains
Aches. Only Is cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by r.. r. Bellamy
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
OF Benefit to You.

d. S. Mitchell, Fulford. Md: Dur
ing a long illness l was troubled with
bed sores, tried DeWitt'S Witch Hazel
lSalve and was cured" Cures piles.
sores, and burns. Beware of counter
feits. r. R.. Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-27
Two wild Duck. Mt One sho,

| The Messengers correspondent al
lGarland writes under date Of Deem
lbr 10th as follows:
"Mr. j. r.. CIomartie is quite a good
lshot. On last Thursday he shot and
Killed two fine wild turkeys at one Shot
Ia gobbler and a len The gobblel
weighed fifteen pounds n the hen ten
IThey were feeding with their heads to
ward each other when he fired, and kill.
led both"
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-04-29
Notes.
New York. April pa special to the
Herald from Washington saws.

New York. April PA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
In agreeing to insert in the proposed
isthmian canal treaty, provision estab-
fishing the neutrality of the projected
waterway, Secretary Hays action has the
full approval Of Admiral Dewey and the
majority of naval officers.
When told that the president would
pledge the United States to observe the
principle of neutrality in the convention
under negotiation, the admiral said:
Splendid. More than year ago 1 said the
canal should be neutral. l am moreac
vinced to-day of the necessity of such action
Erection Of Notifications would make the
canal one Of the prime objects OF our enemy 5
actions in time of war. Besides, the construc-
ton would entail enormous expense and ne
cessitate constant expenditure to keep them
manned and in proper condition. l see no
necessity for them.
The neutrality Of the canal can be guaran-
teed by our fleet. The canal is to be a COM
mereial waterway, and naturalization, there
fore, will mean its preservation.
Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassa-
dor, informed Secretary Hay, as he was
leaving for London, that he would take
with him the draft of the American canal
treaty which was discussed in recent in
tervieWs.
The administration is satisfied that one
important obstacle in the way Of an ar
rangement satisfactory to Great Britain
and the senate has been removed. The
principle Of neutrality will be established
by the proposed convention. The language
employed will be specific.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-04-29
in A NUTSHELL

Newport. r. Mrs. Charles Morgan, wife
OF Gunner Morgan, who has brought suit for
divorce. means to contest the suit.
Colorado Springs, Col-Carefullv compiled
statistics show that the gold production Of
the Cripple Creek district, UP to the close of
the present month, makes a grand total Of
over 100000, 600.
Houston, Texas-Iu a fire which DESTROYED
livery stable and three residences, Ave per-
sons were burned to death and several others
injured The dead are Job Coping, a florist
his wife and three children.
Port Townsend-Jacob Rush has returned
from Valdez on the steamship Senator. He
says courier arrived at Valdez from Sunrise
City, stating that a snowslide occurred at
that place April II and twenty or more lives
were lost.
Winnipeg-Edward N. Black, of Whit
mouth. came to Winnipeg and gave himself
up on the plea of having killed a man named
Adolph Radea with a shotgun. The men
were neighbors and for some time had been
bitter enemies.
New York-James Douglas Reid, known to
telegraphers throughout the country as 1.-The
father Of the telegraph" died yesterday at
MS residence in this city. He had been ill
for many weeks. Reid was born at Edin-
burg, Scotland, March %, 1919.
Latrobe. Pa.-The entire engine house and
boiler house Of the Dorothy coal and coke
plant OF the American Steel and Wire COM
pany is a smouldering mass of ruins, and it
is reported that either four or six miners have
lost their lives The loss is estimated at $780,
900. fully insured
Buffalo, N. Y.-The question of opening the
gates of the Pan-American grounds on Sun
day has been settled. The gates are to be
open from l p. m. until II p. m, but the
midway and all amusement features will
be closed during the twenty -four hours from
Saturday night until Monday morning.
Chicago-Arbitration of all disputes and op-
position to sympathetic strikes are the
fundamental principles of the new organiza-
tion to be known as the Chicago Building
Trades League, which was organized here.
The new organization is backed by fifteen of
the eighteen strong branches of the trade
industry.
New York-One hundred and fifty thousand
machinists throughout the United States may
strike on May 20 for a nine e-hour working
day. Notice was sent to all machinery man
ufacturers in the country to the effect that
machinists will demand nine-hour working
day May 1. The employers are given until
May 20 TO make known their intentions.
New York-The American board Of COM
missiOners for foreign missions has about
completed arrangements for sending a depu-
tation to the far east for inspecting the mis-
sions in India and Ceylon. The deputation
will consist of Rev. DR.. James L. Barton,
one of the secretaries of the board; Rev. DR..
Jean E. Loba, pastor of a Congregational
church at Evanston, ILL.,, and William F.
Whittemore, a Boston layman.
Washington-C. F. Saylor, of Iowa, the
special agent in charge of the beet sugar
investigation Of the department of agricul-
tendency toward the institution Of new beet