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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Their Encampment Begins at wrfghts-
Vile Tomorrow-Senator Ransom 70
Speak on Thursday Meeting OF Cape
Fea Camp Last Night.

Cape Fear Camp NJ. 254, United Con-
federate veterans, held its regular
monthly meeting last night, the COM
rades in attendance being F. w.
Kerchner, John l.. Cantwell, j. E.
Matthews, w. NJ. Stevenson, r. NJ. Nc
Intire, G. " Higgins, T. D.. Meares,
I. 0. Bunting, p. H. Hayden, John d.
Taylor, DR.. w. w. Harriss and others.
Captain James 1. Metts, commander
presided, and in the absence of Adju-
tant H. Savage. Colonel w. ]. Wood
ward acted as adjutant. Colonel
Kerchner stated what was done at the
last meeting as the adjutant was not
present to read the minutes.
Captain Nets, chairman of the COM
mittee appointed at the last meeting to
make arrangements for the encamp-
ment n Reunion of the Confederate
Veterans at Camp Aycock, Wrights-
vile, reported progress, detailing mi
nor things which had been done in that
connection. He then read general or
ders no. Is issued by Mojor-General
Julian S. Carr and general rders No.
Is issued by Brigadier-General F. NJ.
Parker, ordering the reunion n en-
cament of veterans at WrightSville
from tomorrow till Saturday next, and
calling on the various camps to elect
delegates.
Cape Fear Camp of Veterans there
upon elected the following delegates:
Colonel w. l.. DeRosset, Junius Davis,
Captain James L. Nets, L. S. Belden,
Captain w. R.. Kenan, and DR.. E. Por-
ter. Alternates, Walter G.. MacRae, DR..
w. D. Mcmillan, DR.. j. c. Shepard, DR..
j. E.. Matthews, Jesse Wilder and Cap
tain It. c.. Lewis.
The delegates and a~lternates are re-
quested by the commander to notify
him at once whether they can attend
or not. The commander was authoriz-
ed to appoint delegates to fill vacancies.
A special committee was appointed 70
invite the Second Regiment Band,
North Carolina state guard, to visit the
veterans n day while they are in
camp.
The commander requested two or
more comrades to be present at head
quarters at Camp Aycock to give infor-
nation and make a roster of the visit
ing comrades for the use of Cape Fear
Camp.
All members of the camp We're order
ed to assemble at headquarters on the
camp grounds at 3 p. m. next Thurs
day on which day General Matt. w.
Ransom will address the veterans. In
order to do this veterans must take the
2:30 p. m. train for WrightSville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
The Sultan'S Last Order

Threatened men live long. There is
no sovereign of the old world who,
throughout his reign, has been in such
constant peril of assassination as the
Sultan of Turkey. who succeeded to the
throne more than a quarter of a
century ago.. But he may be said to
have driven the final nail into his own
coffin by the extraordinary edict which
he has just issued forbidding Moham-
medan ladies to hold any social inter-
course with European ladies, and to
have in their employ European govern
esses, companions, nurses, or even
maids. and likewise prohibiting Turkish
ladies from boating: on the Bosphorus
or on the so-called canal of the Sweet
Waters of Asia. The Sultan'S idea is
to put a stop to all relations between
Mohammedan and European women on
n ground that this intercourse is hav-
ing the effect of intoxicating into the
minds of the fair sex Of Turkey ideas
of hberality, independence and eman-
clpation which are entirely contrary to
Mohammedan principles and traditions.
Now, although Mohammedan women
are popularity regarded abroad as mere
dolls and ignorant slaves, devoid of
intellect, yet the fact remains that we'll
nigh every dynastic conspiracy or revo-
luton that has taken place in Turkey,
in Egypt or in Persia, ETC.. has had it's
inception in the harem, where the wo-
men, who enjoy far more liberty han
is generally believed, spend their entire
time in plotting and intriguing, their
enforced idleness leading them quite
naturally to this.
The sultan's idea of quite suddenly
putting a stop to all their intercourse
with their Christian friends, European,
Levantlne. etc., through whom they are
kept informed regarding The scandals
n gossip of the day, is certain to be
resented by them as such an act OF
intolerable tyranny that from hence
forth they will work for his overthrow
and for the violent end of his reign.
And in Turkey when the harem deter
mines upon the doom of a ruler or of a
great dignitary his fate may be assur-
ed.-Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
THE COURT
Regular Term Convened Yesterday for
the Trial of Criminal Causes-Judge
Allen is Presiding Four Convfcts
Sentenced to the Public Roads.

The regular term of the Superior
Court of New Hanover county con-
vened yesterday at 10 a.. m. His Honor
Judge Oliver H. Allen, of Kinston, pre-
siding. The officers of the court in at
tendance were Solicitor Rodolph Duffy.
Sheriff F. H. Stedman. and Colonel
John D. Taylor, clerk.
The court met to try criminal cases,
and the following were drawn as grand
JURORS for the term: John F. Little
ton (foreman) Thos. Belcher, L. D.
Bishop. John Roddick. Eugene Fillyaw,
S. A. Brewer. H. G. Saunders, E.
H. L.. Peterson, ST., T. j. Herring, w.
c. Armstrong, Robert L. Merritt, H. w.
Strickland, w. H. Hardy. John G.. Wag-
ner, James MILAN.
The court met to try criminal cases
and during the days session the fol-
lowing cases were disposed of:
Joe Mason, colored. assault and bat
terry with a deadly weapon; defendant
submitted and judgment was suspend
ed on payment of the casts.
Joe Mason, colored, carrying conceal
ed deadly weapon. Defendant submitted
and Judgment was suspended upon pay
ment of the costs.
Annie Arlington. colored, SANDER; de-
PENDANT submitted and judgment was
suspended upon payment of the costs.
Charles Raleigh, colored, assault and
battery with a deadly weapon; defend
ant submitted and judgment was sus-
pended on payment Of the costs and a
fine Of S.. The costs were paid and the
defendant and a surety were recognized
for the fine to be paid by the next term
of this court.
Thomas Brown, assault and battery
with a deadly Weapon. capias issued
n cas- continued.
Americas Holmes, colored. larceny,
mol pressed with leave.
Mary Porter. colored. carrying con-
cealed weapon; mol pressed with leave.
Mary Porter, colored, sci ia, costs
paid.
John Hudson, colored. carrying con
cealed weapon; mol pressed with leave
Americas Holmes. coiored, sci. IA.
judgment absolute; defendant to be
discharged upon payment of the costs.
Emma Grant. colored, with a deadly
weapon; defendant submitted and judg-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
England Delays signing Chinese
Protocol

Washington, August 9.-The state de-
partment makes public the following:
A cablegram received from Mr..
Rockhill late yesterday reports that
the delay in signing the final protocol
agreement between the powers and
China is due to objections raised by
Great Britain against the internal
commission for the revision of the tar
iff. The nature of the British objec-
ton is not stated. 1t also appears
that the British government asks the
reconsideration of some clauses as to
which no agreement has been hereto
fore reached owing to the opposition
of several powers
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16

Don't be satisfied with temporary re-
lief from Indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure permanently and completely re-
this complaint. 1t relieves per-
manently because it allows the tired
stomach perfect rest. Dieting won't
rest the stomach. Nature receives sup
plies from the food we eat. The sensi-
BILE way to help the stomach is to use
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which digests
what you eat and can't help but do
you good. r, r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
The board then adjourned.

Through the months of June and
July our baby was teething and took a
running off Of the bowels and sickness
of the stomach" says O.. P. Nj. Holli-
day, of Deming, Ind. His bowels
would move from five to eight times a
day. I had a bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the house and gave him four drops
in a ~teaspoonful of water and he got
better at once" Sold by r. R. Bella
my, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
.GERMANIA
PORTLAND Cement
7I Ro$iNbALE CEMENT
BAGGING n TIES
Mo|asses, Domestic and |mnoned.
Salt, Grain,
Lime, Hay, Mails
THE WORTH co
The Summer
Now in Full Bloom

And as each Ia passes it will grow shorter
Looking over my large store 1 find a good man things 1 a. ratherh have
mon for than to LAY he goods These are God hat yu need M the
prices are VIVA count
100 Mosquito Nets ready made roe n swivel complete this week for
$113 each.
SO Hammocks to close from soc to s24s ach
40 Japanese Reed Porch Screen for es han half pfce-from CSC to CSC
worth from 69ct to sE5 each.
20 Ladies' Bath Suits. worth $500 each fol saa
$3.50 Suit for s275
80 lens Bath Suits. s25 ones for 9Oc; 1O ones for s110
ESQ yards of Fine Applique trimming nat sold for 3c now 1c.
That which re sold for 2c nw 1c
9c each.
Regular Standard SOC Umbrellas now sc each
egu1ar $1O Umbrellas % 7@.
I'll $O Sef-Openng Umbrellas are now $125
800 yards of Summer w hat sold for 10 n sc per yard, nov your
choice for &C. 10 yards to each customer
80 bundleso of Percaes. 10 yards to a bunHe-all good cdors-yardwide 4c
a bundle.
Ladies' New Shirt waists, worth 7c Soc
u White ppMqued Waists. worth SO0 % &C
Summer Crash Skirts from 2c up.
500 yards OF Lawns hat sold a to Sc per yard nv sbc
Everything in Jul store is a bargain.
We III goods cheap n sell them cheap
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
Policeman Convicted of Ofncial Cor
ruDt1Ou

New York, August 12.-George E.
Bissert. the police wardman who was
convicted recently on an Indictment
charging that he had accepted a bride
as potection money from the keeper of a
disorderIy house. was sentenced today
to five and one-half years imprison-
ment and to pay a fine of $1,000. Bis
sert's attorney gave notice Of an appeal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-08-16
', s's1.st =

When there Is a natural and healthy circulation OF toe blood. the entng
Quantity, estimated 1t oneeighth the weight of the bod. passes through the heart
every five minutes This rapid flow Of the blood through the system prevents b
entrance OF disease ger1s and impurities of every description. Itfters out al that
Is Tot Necessary or good for the growth and DEVELOPMENT Of the body and noursh-
ing and strengthening the muscles tissues nervesa and bones But unfortunately,
persons can rightly claim a absolutely pure blood supply n perfect N
unPoluted circulation, and In Consequence are exposed to innumcrable diseases
Contagious Blood Poison, the greatest enemy o mankind, enters The system
through III blood "a Cancer Scrofula, Rheumatism, Caurh,E Eczema, Salt
RheuE, Psoriasis Teter-in fact the majority of human ahments-ae causedb by
prsous or hunors that ARE engen- -
asyd and feaseS q aslassiyss The BE0od 10 tie S00ro0
n Impoverished blood Old
mon, especially among old people, whose blood
naturally grows thin and pale because of the lack Of the rcd corpucis that give
color and strength to youthful blood. Ssnow complexicns and rough, oily skins
evidence some constitutional or blood trouble. which satws, lotions, powders nr
any cxternalt reatment can cure. Diseases that originate in the blood, whether
they NANTES. themselves as uee-, tumou, itching eupdons, muscular OF bone
pains. require a trnic and blood purifier such as S S S., which ne only anddoees
and neuIahzes blood poSons and humor. but possesses health giving tonic proper:
hes that no other blood medicine does. It goes down TO the very foundafion of
the disease and eliminates from te system every
H6yNfS0 6f000 thing Of a poisonous character OF thatoe sIucts AM
clogs the circulation. It builds up and tnpats
6r0G0S EESea60 nw strength and vitality . the odi nnutnnous
blood, and when the arteries and veins areo once
more filled with new nh blood, the general health begins to I'm rove muscles
grow stronger, aud sores and enpaons Of every kind dissgpe.1
and most ehaolei in all blood diseases. 1t has been tested in thousands Of cases
to send you oT book free and ii in need Of medical advice write ourp physicians Ill
about your case; this fornato will. cost you nothing and ONES from exper-
eneed and educated dSos%s Al so,Tpondsns is conducted in stIicsa
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

''The bogy of a Jockeys life is tax.
ing on flesh,'" says Ainslee's. HE
breads this as a beauty breads to lose
her charms. and his whole thought
from the age of 16 to % is to avoid the
catastrophe. This is the pernicious
feature of the life and distinguishes It
as a healthful sport from boxing OF
from football, in which the physical
being is developed according to the
laws of nature and is not outraged or
baked. In order to reduce his weight
nine pounds Monk Overton once re-
NAMED in a Turkish bath from 10 p.
m. one day until p. m. the next, with
no nourishment except a cup Of tea
and some toast.
again, Mike Bergen, mounted on
faYorite, rode such poor race that the
stewards came to the paddock to inves
tigate and punish him for fraudulent
riding. They forgave the performance,
however, when they found him col
lapsed and unable to speak. Knowing
that he had to ride at certain weight,
Bergen had spent 4S hours in a Turk
ish bath, eating nothing whatever.
When he reached the track, he was so
weak that a stimulant was necessary.
The one drink Of whisky he took so
demoralized his faculties that he could
scarcely keep his seat in the saddle.
"Such a violation of physical devel-
opment at the age when boy should
be most rapidly maturing makes 1t diff
ficult for jockey ever to become ro-
bust. Moreover, the mere riding Of
race is a terrible drain on the nerve
force Of jockey. A boy may lose a
pound Of weight In a hard race"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Resented the Allegation.

Two men zigzagged unsteadily down
Long street the other morning shortly
after midnight. 1t was case of unit
ed we stand, divided we fall" Each of
course was trying to steer the other
safely home. At length No. came up
against a pole and held fast. No. 2
tried in vain to pull him forward. Then
No. 1 became impatient at the others
obstinacy and spoke very frankly:
"Shay, you're-hic-you're slump
thash what you are! I've seen worse
men 'n-hic-you in jailw
This was more than No. could
stand. He felt that his honor as a gen.
tleman had been sullied, and, bracing
himself stiffly, he replied, with spirit:
"If you shay you've-hic-seen worse
men n me in Jail, why-hic-you're a
liar, thash what you arew-Ohio State
Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Did Not Speak with Knowledge,

On a clear and beautiful Sunday
morning in parish not far from Mil
waukee priest was pleased to note
the presence at service of an unusual
ly large number of the male members
of his congregation, and, since he had
been Informed of considerable trouble
in his flock, he considered it an oppor-
tune time to give those present a
friendly, yet pointed, sermon on for
bearance. He charged the men, par
ticularly the married men, to be ever
kind, courteous and considerate to wo-
men, to overlook all opportunities for
trouble, to be good to them and So
hcitous of their welfare, and finished
with mastery peroration relating to
connubial decency on the part Of hus-
bands.
Shortly after he met an old and re-
spected member of the church and
said:
Michael, was glad to see you at
church Sunday. And how did you like
the sermonY'
"Well, father" the old man answer
ed, "the language was beautchiful, and
the delivery was foine; but, be jabbers,
father, if you was only married about
three months you'd tell different sto-
ry!"-Milwauke Sentinel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
AguinaIdo in Captivity.

To the historic Malocanan Palace-the
former residence of the Spanish governor
general, subsequently occupied by Major
General Macarthur, Senior Emilio Agui'
naldo Famu, President of the erstwhlle
Filipino Republic, was consigned, a pris-
oner of war, his sole companions being
his chief of staff, Senior Colonel Villier,
his surgeon and the acting Treasurer OF
the Filipino Republic, DR.. Barcelona,
who were captured with him. They
were furnished with pleasant quarters
on the south side OF the palace-on the
second story OF which piazza overlooks
the water gate, or river entrance, to the
palace from the Rio Pasig-a commits
stoned officer non.c ommissioned officer
and sentinel being continually on guard.
And here he has had before him every
hour of the day striking object lesson
of the bene6cent and far-reaching effect
of American rule in these islands, as
casco after casco filled with the produce
of the tropical lake country to the east
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

Civic characters of local fame imbued
with a sense of their own Importance
are not wholly unknown in this coun-
try, fact which may account for the
familiar ring of the following story
found in Highways and Byways In
East Anglia"
Mayor Wakefield one day set out for
the next town with load of hay. On
the way truss fell from the load, and
he applied to a passerby for assistance
in replacing it. The man addressed,
instead Of rendering willing aid, drew
himself up to rather more than his nor.
NAL height and said:
care you aware that you are address
ing the mayor Of Lynn
MAN." replied Wakefield, chat don't
make no odds. Pm the mayor of Cat
tie Rising. Now will you lend hand~
with pleasure" replied the mayor
of Lynn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Don't Believe All You Hear.

A man in railway carriage was
snoring so loudly that his fellow pas
sengers decided to awake him. One
particularly sensitive old gentleman
shook up the sleeper with a start.
"What's the matter?" he exclaimed.
"Why, your snoring is annoying ev-
cry one in the carriage" said the old
gentleman testify.
''How do you know I'm snoring"
"Why, we can't help but hear it."
"Well, don't believe all you hear"
replied the culprit and went to sleep
again.-London Standard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

There is nothing odd or peculiar about
the sleep of the lions and tigers. In
captivity they show the same indiffer-
ence to danger that they manifest in
the jungles and by day or night will
slumber through an unusual tumult,
unmindful or unconscious of the noise.
Their sleep is commonly heavy and
peaceful.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Took No Chances,

"I'll tell you how it is, parson," said
the board of trade clerk. you've mar
ried us, and you'll admit that it is a
good deal of Q speculation. Now, I'll
pay you So, the regular fee, now and
call it square or I'll wait 60 days and
pay you what experience teaches me
the job is really worth to me, even If
it's $780,"
The clergyman looked long and ear
nestly at the energetic, determined
young woman and sighed.
"Give me the $2," he said.-Chicago
Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

Once upon time an historical novel,
having been written in three weeks, sold
to the number of five hundred thousand
copies in one year.
But philosophical treatise, a decade
in writing, sold to the number of twenty
copies in fifty years.
We speak of these things with view
to curbing, if we may, the tendency of
young writers of the day to write philo-
sophical treatises rather than historical
novels Detroit Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

What made you leave your place VIII
dat gemman~ asked Miss Miami
Brown. Didn't he pay you right?"
Eyes," answered Mr.. Erastus Pink.
ley. He paid fus' rate, but his clothes
was SO out of style dat 1 was almost
fohced to keep out Of society."-Wash-
ington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Gen. Grant on the Philippines.

The archipelago is OF first Importance
from military standpoint, because it
gives us station at a comparatively
short distance from the great future field
of commerce-the Chinese empire, with
the 4OO,O0O,O0O inhabitants, in the
southeastern part of Asia. AS these ma
tions produce more they will become
more capable of buying, and the chance
of controlling their trade is enhanced by
having strong outpost at Manila, at
the very gates of the Orient, says Gen. F.
D. Grant in Leslie's Weekly. 1t may not
be that we shall ever have to fight to hold
or control this trade, but we shall be
much more apt to have our share OF it If
we are prepared for strong measures to
defend our rights, just as a man makes
secure against burglars by having a
Waterman in the house and putting
locks on his front door.
1t is for the corps of engineers of the
army, of course, to consider the fortif-
cation and defense of the Philippines, and
some surveys, have probably been made
already with that end in view. l am es-
pecially hopeful of the Filipino as sol
der. The natives are stubborn and
courageous fighters, and an army, Off
cered by Americans could be raised
among them sufficient for the defense of
the archipelago. So far we have not
taken many natives into the army, but
we have used them ito police the cities
with excellent results. The few that
have served with me have shown cour-
age and dash on the field when led by
white officers.
l feel that the Americans, in taking the
Philippines, are performing great hui
manitarian act, which will rebound to
the material interest of the Filipinos as
well as to their intellectual development,
and will enable them in time to enjoy the
same freedom that the Americans do.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
They Hadn't Made I'm.

"Well," said he, anxious to patch up
their quarrel of yesterday, "aren't you
curious to know what's in the pack
age"
"Not very" his wife, still unrelent-
ing, replied indifferently.
tits something for the one I love
best in all the world"
"Ah, suppose it's those suspenders
you said you needed. "-Philadelphia
Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

Although the Boer women have al
ways been more bitter against the Eng
lish than the men, kind treatment has
so affected the Boer widows who are
refugees in the British camps that many
Of them are marrying British non,com-
missioned officers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
What Shall We Have for Dessert E

This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-
O, delicious and healthtul desert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boiling no
baking add boiling water and set to
cool. Flavors Lemon, orange, rasp-
berry and strawberry. At your grocers,
10 cents,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26

About half the years of a college
course are spent in teaching the boy to
talk, and after he graduates he has to
spend two or three times as many years
earning to keep STILL Washington
Capital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Not Needed.

He was obviously anxious, and she
seemed almost willing.
81 shall refer you to papa" said she,
with becoming blush, before giving
you final answer.
"But l am perfectly willing to take
you without any reference" said he
neutrality-suspicious. News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-26
Perversity.

eo,,e+imes the more you tell boy.
0T rs wrong to swim on Sunday,
THE more he finds Aquatic joy
Most potent on that one day.
,r,e more you tell of crooked games,
i Some tragic and some funny,
rbe more the bunco steerer claims
Your Uncle Reuben's money.
,ud how and man are never rid
n TJ prief-let none deny it.
,rSo more some fool scheme is forbid,
The more you want to try it.
Washington Star.