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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

Colonel Fred Olds. writing to the
Charlotte Observer had this:
The question was one asked me,
Who was the most digniied man you
ever saw" n reply was very easy,
Governor William A. Graham His
inquire in the early '10s was a very ia
m1liar one on Raleigh's streets. 1t was
told as a joke that at some gathering
a too Jov1al man actually slapped Mr..
Granam on the shoulder. The latter
turned n his look was such that the
latter took off his hat and ~apologized.
Governor Graham wore a dress coat,
the swallow TAIL" a great deal. and
always a silk hat. His dress was as
correct as his department. Both were
models"
Governor. Senator and Secretary of
Navy Graham was a gentleman of sim
gular dignity, but cordial, kind. affa-
BILE. We recall an anecdote we heard
from a lawyer by the name of Smith
who lived nea Chapel Hill in the
forties. He had read law with several
others under Governor Graham. at
Hillsboro. They had never seen him
sit cross-legged, and they proposed to
investigate If he did not unbend in
privacy. Smith was selected to play
the part of spy. He watched through
the keyhole to the room in which the
distinguished gentleman pursued his
studies. He sat just where he could be
observed and Smith declared he always
found him sitting straight in his chair
with his legs uncrossed. The late Mr..
William A. Wright who was an init
mate friend and class-mate at the un-
iversity of North Carolina of the gov
ernor once gave us some very pleas
ant "reminiscences of him, but they are
so very extraordinary we are afraid to
publish them. They were not in any
way discreditable. but descriptive rath-
err OF the youth of the eminent North
Carolina statesman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

If people only knew what we know
about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, it would
be used in nearly every household, 81
there are few people who do not suffer
from a feeling of fullness after eating,
belching, fatulence, our stomach OF
w~aterbrash, caused by indigestion or
dyspepsia A preparation such as Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure, which, with no aid
from the stomach, will digest your
food, certainly can't help but do you
good. r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

An invitation to attend the semi
Centennial celebration of the famous
Horner military school at oxford. on
18th M Goth May. has been received.
Both societies are to be amply repre-
sented by orators. debaters, essayists
and declaimers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24
Kea Springs Seminary.

Oh The MeSStrgsT.1
Red Springs. n. c.. May %. Z
Red Springs seminary commencement
exercises began Sunday with the bac-
c~alaurate sermon by Rev. ]. N. II.
Summereil, Washington, ". c.. The
art exhibit and annual concert Monday
evening were well attended and great
ly enjoyed. and reflected much credit
on the pupils, teachers and institution
Rev Neal L. Anderson, of Montgom-
cry, Ala, delivered the literary address
Tuesday 30 a large audience.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

Our contemporary, the Kinston Free
Press, slipped up as to the credit for
the paragraph beginning. North Car
DINA is a great state,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

Judge Van Wyck is a New Yorker, but
probably of southern birth. But Of
that we are not informed. His brief
eulogy on North Carolina made at the
banquet on Goth May before the North
Carolina Society in New York city,
was felicitous in wording and impres-
sive in sentiment. Governor Aycock
was the chief speaker as announced.
Mckinley is immense when ne spurts
about the American flag" HI is
persuaded hat the people of this coun-
try are monomaniacs upon the subject
of 1.-The f1ag,' and he shakes it in the
faces of all audiences On all occasions.
The people are not strangers to it, and
they know what it represents without
the aid of gushing, perfervid oratory.
1t las not always represented the best.
The New Orleans States says that Nc
Kinley's eulogies of it bring to mind
the tin-horn patriotic in the opera
bouffe, who, on every occasion, wrapped
himself in the American flag and was
anxious to die like a son of a gun and
to be kissed for the sake Of his mother.
The fellow who is always shouting for
the flag and throws a half dozen fits
whenever he sees a stove polish adver-
tisenent on it. is the chap who in time
oe wal suddenly becomes SO sadly dis
aoied by rheumatism or the bolts that
is is impossible for him to get within
hailing distance Of a recruiting Office
and his health remains wretchedly bad
until the war ends, when. as a champ
ion shouter n patriot, he resumes
business at the old stand and his re-
the land"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24
Ghe Messenger.
R OF SUBSCRIPTION.

rHn DAILY MESSENGER by mail
enc rear, 800; siI months, $3.50; tnree
nonths, $17s; one month, 80 cents.
rHu sEM1-wEEKLY MESSENGER
tive 9 page papers), by mail. one year,
n -: nix months, 80 cents, In
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

B.s.ssAs, The Kind You Haze Always Bnt
S''. q EHMz%

Rear Admiral w. s.. Schiey arrives
at New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse. having hurried across the
ocean on receipt of news hat his son.,
DR.. Winfield Scott SchIey, was Ill. DR.
Schiey is reported to be out Of danger
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

Iotal SAL, 9S2
Before her death Mrs. Swepson had
glven $1,000 to the Baptist university
and perhaps as much to Wake Forest
college, making her gifts aggregate
about $50, 200.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

Inc late Mrs Swepson. OF Raleigh,
in her will b~equeathe sums for educa-
ton as follows, as we learn from the
Raleigh News and Observer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-24

The railroad to be constructed from
Winston, in Forsyth county to Wades-
boro in Arson county, was referred to
by the Messenger. A charter has been
granted. 1t is to be ninety miles in
length and will enter Stanly, Mont
gomery and Davidson in addition to
to the two counties already named.
The capitol stock is stated to be $780,
900. It is farther learned hat the six
directors who will manage the affairs
of the company for h first year are
all from South Carolina: Messrs. Thos.
Wilson, Of Cades; John McSween, of
Timmonsville; P. A. Wilcox, of Flor
ence; and w. E. Huger, r. G.. Rhett
and F. Q. O'Neill, of Charleston
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
Marriage by As.essment.

Marriage is admittedly always a hazard, but in Servia it has been made the basis of a novel variation on the usual modes of speculation. There societies for providing bonuses on marriage were formed, and four ished to such an extent as to greatly accelerate the marriage rate. The funds were obtained on the assess ment system, and, as many members who got bonus and bride abruptly stopped their contributions, the as- piring celibate subscribers who were left found their obligations increas- ing more rapidly than is. the iexpe- rience of most married men. Conse- quently liquidation has set in among these companies with great Severity, and the boom in matrimony is likely to be followed by a slump.--London Financial News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
Too Small for Him.

"In the earlier days in the north vest" said M. H. Spencer. of Spokane. Wash, ''I was mining in Idaho. At that time we used to have dances there quite frequently in the various camps. The male members of one camp would go into their jeans and make up a pot to defray the expenses, and when Rll arrangements had been made in litations would be sent out to the other camps for the members thereof to attend. The principal cost of these parties was for liquor, and the amount supplied varied in direct ratio with the amount contributed by the hosts. There would be five, ten, twenty, or even more gallons, as the case might be, of whisky. sCockeye' Leary named these dances for all time when, in an swer to a query as to whether or not he would attend a certain shindig soon to be given in neighboring gulch, he made reply: Nav, you can bet I ain't going. It's only five-gallon dance.n IN. Y Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
POLICE COURT DoINGs
John scabour Was Intoxicated and Took Possession of Billiard Room.

John Scabour Was Intoxicated and
 Took Possession of Billiard Room.
 John Scabour, colored, was the only offender arraigned in Judge Burpee $ court this morning. He was charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty to the for mer, but stoutly denied the latter. The proprietor of the billiard rooms at 206 Bank street was the complainant, and testified that Scabour entered his place last evening in a hilarious condi- tion and started to turn things upside down. During the excitement he broke two lights of glass and when he took hold of him to put him out. the intruder was so saturated with blood he could do nothing with him himself, and called in Officer James Healey. The officer testified that when he went in the accused had the whole place to himself and was playing a game of billiards all by his lonesome. The eagle eye of the officer caught on to the broken glass and also noticed an ugly cut in the fellows wrist. He of- fered no resistance, but said that he would dearly love to attend q party. "Come on with me, and we'll go on lark" was the officers coaxing reply, and with a laugh and hurrah, the youthful son of the sunny south start cd off in high glee and the next thing he knew he was pacing up and down the concrete floor at the lookup. When slut to plea he said that he was born in South Carolina twenty years ago and had resided in Waterbury for the past twelvemonth. Yesterday, lie said. party took him into q saloon and prompted him to drink few nips of whiskey. Then he started to smoke a cigar and kept making a smokestack out of his neck until he forgot where sle was at and while in this state he supposed he rambled into the billiard room and probably acted little out of the way there. He declared that this was the first time he had ever been arrested and that he never knew what if was to be under the influence of h- quor until yesterday. He is hostler and supports himself by doing odd jobs for ". c. Austin and other liverymen. The court suspended sentence on the charge of drunkenness. but imposed a fine of s and costs for breach of the peace.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
STOPPED A RUNAWAY,
Boy Fell Into a Box from the Seat
 When the Horse Started.

When the Horse Started.
 Michael Guilfoile of South Willow street, agent for the Cudahy Packing Co, stopped a runaway horse on Bank street this morning which might have done some damage if he had gone much further, for the animal was heading straight for the center, and as the place was thronged with people at the time, it is a question if he would have passed through there without running afoul of some one. The horse, handsome little white fellow, belongs to D. McGrath, Brooklyn meat man, and was attached to q wagon laden with various kinds of meat and vegetables. He got scared at something near the CSeley house and came towards the center at pret- ty good clip: The man in charge, Charles Egan, was delivering an order at the time and the horse was in con- trol of a small boy who occupied a seat in the vehicle and fell into box when the horse started and couldn't get out no matter what Happened. Mir Guilfoile was on Bank street at the time and seeing the horse coming to- wards him he jumped from his order wagon and captured him at Grand street The animal belonged originally to the Guilfoiles and Mir Guilfoile says that he knows the horse recognized his voice, for he slowed up when he shout ed to him. He is gentle and never act ed in that manner before.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
'. N. c. A. MEETING.
Report of the Treasurer Makes Fine
 Showing.

<.
 At the regular monthly meeting or the board of directors of the F. NJ. C.. A. last evening. the following receipts were reported, by the treasurer for the month of March: From rent of dor mitorIes and shalE S217.50; from senior and junior. memberships, $163; from subscriptions. S32350 As seen from the financial statement for the past eighteen months. the indebtedness has been considerably reduced. The pres ent current fund indebtedness is $2,- G41 %. while at the beginning of the fiscal year 1t was S5,37G58. Eighteen months ago the mortgages amounted to $27. GOO: now they amount to S23,OOO. 4 total of SC. .36 in eighteen months. This excluded the new canvas toward clearing the association of indebted ness and for which $7,O00 has already been subscribed. At present there are Ire. 504 members; 2S2 senior $I members, SO junior $3 members and 142 sustain ing members at S1O to S100. During Mach, 36 new members were admit ted. The weekly income from the dor mftories, which were occupied by 24 young men. was $40.50-
 The average attendance of all class es in the gymnasium during March was 97. The total attendance was as follows: Business mems class, total 146, average 16: young mems class, to- fal 1S1, average 26; boys class, total 325. average 40; leaders class, total p, average 3: intermediate class. total g, average 10 A total of 1158 for the month; daily average of 45 was the and a daily average of 45 was the shovrfnrr made f1v those using the gym- nasfum and baths. The sessions of the mechanical drawing class closed March 90. This class was under the direction of Clarendon Nickerson. March 31 saw the last of the Sunday meetings at Jacques Opera house. Twenty-four meetings were held, with a total at tendance of 11,211. and an average at tendance of 407 During the month of March 2.05T men attended the services, a11 being the average. On Monday evening. May 13. the annual meeting . will be held, to which all friends of the association are invited.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
"UNCLE..


 Tomorrow evening at Polls the pro duction of ..Uncle," a comedy play for the benefit of the Young Women's Friendly league. cannot fail to be as- sured successful not only from finan- eial standpont but because of a satis- fying condition to the audience in that each will respond enthusiastically in applause to the players, local and pro- fessIonal Miss Rose M. Hubbard of the Frohman management, who has rehearsed the play and under whose direction it will be staged, has gener- ousIy donated her experiences. Thus are assured dramatic effects that would have been impossible without the suggestion of professional talenr. Rehearsals being nearly completed it Is safe to judge favorably of the prob- able outlook of the faithful work of the cast, and to promise a delightful evening to those who may welcome the advent of "Uncler to the local stage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
TIMELY TOPICS

~ 4t +fs g
 You should bring your girl to T. c. Jackie & Sons, 1875 Bank street, for pair of those $1.25 shoes at 9Sc. Sc their add to-day about them and other shoes.
 Give the Lapalme- Hoffman company a chance to estimate on your new avn ing. Full stock of wall papers, drap- cries and carpets.
 The spring styles are in full bloom at T. w. McGarry x Co.'S. Every hat is special value. Exclusive designs.
 A. Mailhiot advertises a sale on mus lin underwear, trimmed with Ham, burg and lace. Pretty underskirts at 49c and 59c.
 Miller & Peck have something new in umbrellas that every man and wom- an will appreciate. Call in and see it.
 If you would protect your purse against high prices in footwear, just read the Connecticut Boot and Shoe company's ad tonight.
 Use cottonseed meal on your lawn; makes the grass grow and has no odor. For sale by the Platt Mill company.
 If you want a go-cart at q low price go to Hampson-Sellew's Largest line in the city to select from.
 The gloomiest room in the house can be made bright and cheerful if you let Ziglatzki-A1arks furnish the paper. Mouldings to match every one.
 Arnold's knit goods will be demon strated in Reid x Hughes's during the week. Don't fail to see these goods. Read the special for Wednesday at Castles market Pork Joins 10c lb; sugar cured shoulders Sc. The New Englond Engineering com pany is having a rimmage sale of electrical supplies. Take a look at thees goods.
 If you are thinking of buying new | rugs, read the prices on those that Curran's are offering for sale, then go and see them.
 If you want to see pretty selection of neckwear J. B. Mullings can fur nish them for your satisfaction. See yestibule case.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
The Ordeal of AIbert.

It was at Windsor castle that Queen Victoria, then only girl of 20, did what she described as ssthe most nervous thing a woman was ever called on to do" when she summoned the young Prince Albert of Saxe-Co- burg Gotha to private interview and '.proposed'' to him. She had first met him when, as a boy of IT, he came with his father to England, and when, three years later, he Hmade no secret'' of his love for his fair cousin, mo one was surprised and everyone was de- lighted. Tit-Bits. S
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
aGas Eyes. the New Disen.e of Fi.h

"Gas Eyes'' the New Discnse of Fish.
 ''Gas eyes is the newest thing in diseases of fish. It invariably at tacks deep-sea fish which have been put in an aquarium. For some years it has been noticed by keepers of aquaria that deep-sea fish become covered with air blisters. Usually it appears first on the fins, gradually spreading over the body, at last at tacking the eyes. A small blister filled with gas would appear on the eyeball and swell to such an extent that it would force the eye from the socket. Experts who have investi- gated this strange phenomenon have decided that it is, caused by the re- moval of water pressure.-N. Y. World fs. r't sG. '
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
HARDI.N|.G'S THE OLD BOSTON aac STORED
 72-74 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Window Shades.

Felt Window Shades, Exc feet, with good spring roller fixtures and screws complete, ready to be put up-10 cents each.
 Holland Window Shades, Exc feet, with good spring rollers, fixtures and screws complete; ready to be put up-3O cents each.
 Holland Window Shades, 3x6 feet, with fringe and insertion, good spring rollers, fixtures and screws complete; ready to be put up-50 cents each.
 These Shades arc made, by the Jay c. Wemple company, whose name alone is sufficient guaran- tee of their quality. In colors they are the tan and green shades, now 50 generally used.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
GoLDsBoRoUGn ALL RIGHT.
New Torpedo Boat Comes Up to the
 Required Specd.


 Seattle, Wash. April e.-The new torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough recently finished at oPrtland, Orc, in her second speed trial over the pre- scribcd course in this harbor. attain ed q speed of 31.s4 knots, the require ment being but 30 knots. The build CTS are much pleased with this sue cess and claim that their boat has broken the record for her type. which was formerly held by the Dahlgren, built at Bath, Me. Cardiff coal was used and the engines and boilers work ed to perfection. The Goldsborough will go to Tacoma where she will soon run for final trial. She will then re- turn to Seattle to finish some of the details- of her outiitting. after which she will be taken to the Bremerton naval station and formally delivered to the government.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
SAFE ROBBED FOR TO GENTS.

New Canaan. April 9.-Burglars blew the safe in the office of F. F. Weed X Ce, dealers in coal and Ium- Der. last night. and secured TO cents in cash and two checks. The explos- ion aroused the neighborhood, but the thieves got away unseen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
Fcminine Irnorwnee.

Pa-Johnny, your mother says you came home to-day with wet feet, and she wants to know how it was pos sible for you to get them wet when the sidewalks are all so dry.
 Johnny-It's funny how ignorant worhen arc about such things, ain't it, pa?-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES-w have . .s plan that requires but little money to be laid aside each month secured investment, which in 8 few years will increase of it's own accord and lead to permanent competency Pays better than savings bank; no risk what evera Write at once stating the amount you wish to invest Address, Investor, F. O. Box 15li, New Haven, Conn 3-23-1m
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank or neighbors and friends forSthe manyactss of kindness which they performed for us during the sickness and death of our dear mother, the late Mrs Bridget Caniff, Miss Gertrude Bradley, whose good offices, so cheerfully given from the beginning, were a great help tc the family, \
 X MRS MARTIN McG RATH
 THOMAS CANIFF.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

ITO RENT-One house of six rooms newly t-A papered, to small family, at 45 Silver St Enqulre at 33 Silver St, or to ThoRas Fenton, l61 South Main 4-2-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

TsOR SALE-Set of automatic lamps and < three chandeliers. 230 South Main St
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

s"ANTED-General houseworlS girl. Apply
 l5o Prospect street References.' 4-l-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09
NantS.Fo Salt, ,T0R0nt.

T .0ST--St. Bernard dog, four white feet white AA breast white collar, right side winter than the other.edarlz yellow body, end of tall white. light brown head, white stripe over head bpnr gn snas wnse Gone sye to person returning dog. or giving information where he is. John Phoenix, 19 Laurel street
 4AS-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

TsOR SALE-A small poultry plant at q greatly reduced price. Buildings in good condition: fruit trees in bearing; mail deliy- cred. William Morrissey, Is Tracy Ave. 4-2-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-09

The Auxiliary will hold a meeting at Johnson's hall this evening at 8 o'clock. All those who have been sell ing tickets for the at City hall to-mor- row evening are requested to be pres ent, as> important business, will be transacted.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-07-12
Will Inspect Nc Bryde.

The Mikahala left for Elee|e,
Kauai, yesterday afternoon on a
special trip.
Among those representing the
Honolulu Stock and b md Exchange
on the junket are CHARLES j. Falk,
Harry Armitage, Al @ ampbell, J.R.
Gait, Fred Lewis, Robert Single,
j. a. Fisher; others interes ed or
owning stock in the plantation who
availed themselves of the invitation
were W. g. Cooper, of the First
National B nix; f. M, Hatch, Alex
ander Young, w. R.'Graham, A. W.
Van Valkenberg, Clifford Kimball,
Isaac Dillingham;, George W. Potter,
John F. Colburn, George Robert
son, manager of Brewer g. Co /; M.
M. O'Shaughnessey, of San Fran
cisco. Ell. Pollitz was unable to go
on account of pressure of business
in Honolulu. Press represent tives
also went.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-07-12
Russia is Yet Friendly.

WASHINGTON, July 5. The State
Department was today verbally in
formed by NJ de Wollsnt, Russian
charge d'affaires during the absence
of Ambassador Cassini, that his Gov
eminent was not dssirou. OF a trade
war between the countries which
had enjoyed friendly relations, both
politically and commercially, for so
many years. M. de Woliant said
that his Government had expressed
its intention OF giving the American
side OF the question growing out of
the imposition of the conntervailing
duty on Russian sugar careful con-
sideration with view of reaching a
settlement OF the dispute that would
be satisfactory to both governments,