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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-11

modern romance and all others are
imitatOrs and disciples Since John
Milton there has been no UGH crea-
tive mind in English literature-no
such genius of splendor and inexhaus-
tibleness. We refer to Scott now by
easy suggestion. When you see latter
day romances you are naturally re-
minded OF the splendid galaxy ofthe
Great Magician" OF Scotia, M the
vast array of characters that live in
the memory forever and possess a per-
sonaIly, an individuality as real, as
pronounced, as distinct as any of the
men you eve met in actual life. Scott,
like Tennyson, afterwards, knew his
imitators. He gave the world in fresh
ness, power, originality and great
variety h highest examples of the
best romance. Scott knew that for he
said more than three quarters Of a
century ago, referring to the then
large school Of imitators (now grown
into a a army, that were produc-
ing:
They have to read old books and
OAlSdA xii ~ o.
their knowledge. This leads to
dragging in historical details by head
and shoulders, so hat the interest of
the main piece is lost in minute de-
scriptions of events which do not affect
it's progress"
How true in every particular. The
writer III The Critic" who reviews
Audrey, say S that this quoted para
graph from Scott might have been
written today instead of in the first
quarter of the last century. 1t sums
I'D so well the methods of the histori-
cal novelist. The literary man of
Scott's day made his mode of thought.
the architecture of his home. his dress.
Scott talked about his Gothic mind."
His imitators were often as sincere In
their point of view as they were inept
in the expression of it. In a word.
there was a raiSon d'etre for the his
torical romance: a great literary reac-
ton, and, in fiction. a great leader.
Today we have the host of historical
romancers. with no Scott at their head
The output of romantic novels is num-
erically greater than in the days OF
1880. but one looks in vain for an ex-
cuse for the multiplication Of them.
The ladies and gentlemen who produce
these works are living in no dream Of
the Middle Ages; they have no Gothic
souls or solonial minds not at all. They
TRANQUILITY proceed on their twentieth
century way in the cable car"
:. = y
Some new books of real interest, not
f~ictive, just from their pens are
Thomas E. Watson's Napoleon" ].
H. Roses, Life of Napoleon Gra-
hams "Schley at Santiago" Miscel-
lanies' Second series) by Austin Dob
son. a famous English critic and man
of letters.
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STILL HELD IN PRISON.
No Evidence of Crime Yet Obtained
Against the Man in GOldsborO.
Proceedings Of Board Of Alder
men,.

Correspondence of The Messenger)
Goldsboro. March z.
Another day and night has dragged
YEARLY ava for the ma John Smith,
alias Jim Pearce, who occupies the
principal chamber in the city guard
house. This makes the eighth day thai
he has been confined and there is no
more evidence against him today than
there was when he vas first arrested.
If he had told a straight story and
stuck to it when he first come to Colds
boro he would now, perhaps, be enjoy
ing the company of his young and in
nocent wife. who. driven to deportation
and despair. left him last Saturday and
begged her way back to Wilmington.
There are those who think his impris-
onment unjust, especially when he has
been locked up for a week and there is
absolutely no crimie charged against
him. Still it is almost certain hat the
man has don some crime somewhere,
if it can only be found out.
The board of aldermen met in regu-
lar monthly session last night at the
city hall.
The street committee reported hat
they had agreed to allow the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad, to con-
llcCl Tic SOQluGTu emu OI IQe1T Sue track
at the Vine street crossing with the
main line. the work to be done to the
satisfaction Of the committee.
The fire n water committee recon-
mended that-the salary of the chief of
he fire ydepartmertt be increased from
SIS to 300 a year. t--s
Alderman Bowen moved that the city
place an order for two fast horses for
the two hose reel companies and one
heavy draft horse for the hook and
ladder truck. -a-f-
The police committee reported that
they had investigated the matter and
that the costs in state cases had been
going to the police officers and they rec
commended that the same course be pur-
sued in the future.
Alderman Royal moved that a special
committee be appointed to confer with
the several railroad companies enter
ing GoldSboro with reference to having
board walks placed from the stopping
place Of the trains to the sidewalk
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ATTEMPT AT IYNCHING.
Sheriff Burcb's Finances Saves a
Negro i'm Florence Jail from Hang
ing by n Mob.
Especial to The Messenger.l

Especial to The Messenger.1
Florence s. c., March IAN at
tempt was made last night by a party
of masked men to lynch Julius Gibbes.
the negro h is in the Florence coun-
ty prison charged with criminal as
sautt on Mrs. K r. Haynes at Hyman
a before yesterday. =.
Sheriff Burch with a number of
deputies, however, was on the spot
and refused to deliver the prisoner
telling the spokesman Of the crowd
hat they could get the man "only over
his dead body This the sheriff stated
while the muzzle OF a rifle shone close
up into his a
For some time h sheriff pleaded
with the crowd to let the law take it's
course. finally they withdrew. ;
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for
a special term o. the court of sessions
to be held at once to try the negro.
Solicitor Wilson. arriving here this
evening. arranged for the drawing of
the jury.
Sheriff Burch is to be congratulated
for his bravery, thereby saving the
state from another lynching.
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PRINCE HENRY IN NEW YORK.
Aibahy and West Point Visited OF
the Last Days Trip.

New York. March 7.-Prince Henry,
or Prussia, today completed his tour
n Is once more in New York where he
viii remain until Monday, when III goes
to Philadelphia He was absent from
the city for nine days. during which
time his special train was within the
territory Of thirteen states and logged
a total distance Of 1857 miles. He was
greatly pleased with his trip. and to-
night through his aide, Captain Won
Mueller, issued a statement expressing
his satisfaction at the opportunity
which came to him. and his gratifca-
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Did Not save the $1,000.

y A Paris Cable to the New Ysrk
World says: A leading teweier -
Paris tells the following story about
j. Pierpont Morgan:
Mr.. Morgan had seen two maglia-
cent diamonds In the jewelers. shop
and wanted to present them to the
New York Museum Of Natural His
tory for its collection OF precious
stones. but thought the price Cs8, ooo)
extortionate.
A few days lated, being then I'm
London, Mr.. Morgan wrote to the
jeweler to send the diamonds to him
for a second examination. which was
done. Within a week the jeweler re-
ceiyed another letter from Mr.. Nor
gan, accompanying a small box heav-
lily sealed. he letter read:
THE stones are really perfect. 4
would X to Duy them, but think
your price abnormal. That's why i
send them back . II you can let me
nave them for $1,000. telegraph. at the
same time returning. duly reinsured.
Without troubling about breaking the
seals, in order to save time"
The jeweler decided not to reduce the
price. n opened the box. The dia-
monds We're not there, but instead he
found Mr.. Morgan's check for SIS. 900
with this brief note:
I'm take them. anyhow; send re-
ceipt."
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Rheumatic pains are the cries Of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation 81
waste matter il the system, and can nc
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect Of this acid poison !; ard
not until the blood has been purified ard
brought back to Il healthy condition W.
the aches aad pains cease.
Mrs. James Eel, cf 7o7 Ninth street, N. L.
Washington, D. g, v-;:cs as follows: "a fea
months ago I ha,l III ttacS of Sciatic Eheums
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-11

fecfs of Perlna. Ii HHevfafes pan
and soreness, increases the appetite
and so tones up the entire system that
the patient quickly regains strength
and health. ''-.-MES. w. A. Allison.
Free Home Advice.
In view of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some form OF
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis
eases, has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application to him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
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peculiar TO women, severe bearing-down
pains, and continual headache.
"After using five bottles Of Peruna 1
was as well and strong as ever."-Miss
Mile Baker.
Mrs. Nellie Blyler, go W. Twentieth
street, Chicago, ILL.,, President of the
Ladies of the G.. A. r., has the following
to say about Peruna:
Gentlemen -T recommend Peruna
especially for women as it promptly
cures the weakness Of our sex and will
always be sure to give satisfaction."-
MRS. NELLIE BLYLER.
Mrs. VI A. Allison, Assist. MatTon Of
Fecpias' Hospital, 75S Sheffield avenue,
Chicago, ILL.,. writes:
"I have had frequent opportunities
to observe the wonderful curative eff
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One of III passengers on the Kron-
prinz was a woman quite prominent
in Chicago aociery, says tho New York
Times. Prince Henry was pointed out
to her, and she studied him much as
one might study an interesting object
in a museum.
1t was her chance.
Think of him." she blazed. 81 was
near by, in the smoking room, when
Baron ven S~eckendorf asked him what
he wished TO rind"
"Wen?"
She continued s~cornfully:
His Royal Highness, Admiral.
Prince Henry, of Prussia, said. 4
guess I'll have a bear."
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PRESIDENT ELIOT NOT TO COME.
President Cancels His
Visit to the State Educational In
stitutions-San Jose Scale Appears
in Halifax
Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh. N. c.. March 7

RaIelRh. n. C. March Z.
ATTORNEY General Gilmer has returned
from Washington and a hat within
the thirty days time allowed by the
United States supreme court the state
will perfect its answer in the South Da-
kota suit.
President Eliot. of Harvard universe
ty. expected to visit the state universe
". state Normal and Industrial college
and the Agricultural and Mechanical
college. but writes that on account Of
the illness of his wife he is forced tn
abandon his trip.
State Entomologis Therman has gone
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ton at the cordiality with which he
was received throughout the country.
His last day on the train which car
ried him to the south, west and east,
riyaled in interest anv of the others
spent by the prince on the tour, for Ii
began with a visit to Albany. included
a run in bright sun light down the west
shore of the Hudson river. aid closed
with a reception at the United States
military academy at West Point.
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Secretary Illinois wonaan's AI,;e zee.

CecteCory lli1nois "OAa6nS AiScEocs
Miss A. Brady, Corresponding srcre-
tary Illinois Woman's Alliance, writes
from 2725 Indiana avenue, Chicago: H.:
"Last year from continued stcai.i in
literary work I became very mucE OK
hausted, my nerves seems1 TO give way,
and I had backache, headache AID seri-
Gus indigestion. One of my friends sug-
acted like magic on my system.
"Within ten days I felt new lie and
health given me-, and by taking an coca
sional dose off and on when / feel extra
tired, 1 keep my system in perfect
order."-Miss a. Brady
Miss Mile Baker writes from go East
Ohio street, Chicago, ILL.,: o
81 suffered for years with weakness
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pain was so intense t,,iseI
becarc completely pres
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
GUS. I was attended by
one of the most able doc
tolsin Washington, who is
also q member Of the fac
ulty of a leading medical
college here. He told me
to continue his prescrip-
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HOME FOLKS.

1t has been that Governor
Charles B. AycOck, commander and
chief of the North Carolina army, will
lead his soldiers in a speedy invasion
of South Carolina. His army will be
composed of a regiment of infantry,
four divisions of naval militia and a
battery of artillery. Brigadier General
Register has written to South Cardinals
adjutant general inquiring about the
quarters for the troops. The people not
of the military will be apt to take a
part in h invasion. but whether as
visitors or camp followers does not yet
appear.
From a recent statement as TO the
saw mill industry in the south, we learn
that North Carolina heads the list. The
following shows how it is:
Capital, Products.
Maryland .--....-... 1922. 923 81 $50, OS2
Delaware ..........-. 354.4S4 All, 4S2|
North Carolina 49,. 1885, 097 1850, 593
Virginia ....--..-.-- 1925, 046 12,137,177
West Virginia $500. 10, 421, $40 0,612, S37
In the United States in 1900 there
were 1855 saw inc planning mills, with
an aggregate capital of $611, Gil, s24, and
2Sa, 260 wage-earners. The value of the
product was $500, So, 9s4.
= - =.
The late Rufus King Polk, who died
a few days ago in Philadelphia, was a
representative from PENNSYLVANIA in
the congress. We learn from the Ra-
leigh News and Observer that he was a
North Carolinian by birth, p~arentage
and ancestry:
II was a son Of General Lucius E.
Polk of the Confederate army, and
lineafy from Colonies Thos.
and William ) Polk, Of revolutionary
fame. In. the Spanish-American war
Polk himself was an officer of volun-
teers, and represented in the North Car
DINA State Society OF the Cincinnati
Lieutenant Thomas PoTk. whoSwas kill
ed at the battle of Eutaw Springs in
Mr.. Polk was born IN August, 1856.
and henee was not quite thirty-six
years of age at the time of his death.
yet had lived long enough to add hon
ors to h distinguished name he bore"
y !. =
1t is noticeable in the sweeping, enor-
nous river and harbor bill in such
mighty flood, hat North Carolina il
much sighted. Two cities get some
90 OO, 900 between them, we think it is,
while our state gets some $500, 900. The
Birmingham Age says:
Alabama received more than the
three states of Virginia, North Carolina
and South Carolina, including the
James river, Newport News, Norfolk,
Wilmington harbor, Cape Fear river,
Charleston harbor and Port ROYAL"
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tions aad I would get well. After having It filled
twelve times without receiving the slightes
benefit, I declined to continue his treatment any
longer. Having heard of S. S. S .(Swifts Specidcl
ecommende for Rheumatism, I decided. almost
in despair however. to give the medicine g trial
and after I had taken a few bottles I was able te
hobble around on clutches, and very soon there
after had no use for them at ell, s.. S.. S. having
cured me sound and we'll. All the distressing
and I am happy to be again restored to perfed
hAorfh
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minerals IN it to disturb b dlgest1on and
lead to ruinous habits.
, We have prepared q special book on
Rheumatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read. 1t is the
most complete and interesting book oil
the kind in existence. It will be sent free
to any one desiring it. Write our physi,
clans fully and freely about your case. W.
make no charge for medical advice.
The SNIFF SPECIFIC CO., AIlAnTA5eA.
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the great vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy In all
rheumatic troubles
There are no opiates OF
The oasis., 1902-05-03
soanish War Claims.

Lawyers of New York, who are pushing various claims against the government growing out of the war with Spain and the Cuban insur- rection preceding it. have received a brief on demurrer to their peti- ton. in which the federal lawyers assert that Captain General Wey- ler's reconcentrado order was lusti fable under the rules of civilized warfare.
 The plaintiffs in the case claim that while they were citizens Of the United States their sugar planta- tions were destroyed by the Cuban insurgents. The United States government is looked to for reim- bursement because of the agree ment with Spain as to the mutual relinquishment of claims on behalf of their citizens or subjects grow ing out of the war and insurrectlon, and the announcement that the United States would settle the claims of it's citizens against Spain SO relinquished, as set forth in the peace treaty.
 The governments main conten- tion is that state of actual war fare obtained in Cuba at the time of the alleged losses, and that there fore under another provision of the treaty it is not liable.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
KEEP Coot. California Seaside Excursions.

There is no excuse for staying at home this summer, when you can make the round trip to Santa Mo- nica, Long Beach, San Pedro, New port Beach, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, san Diego, or Coro- nado Beach for S37 40, and to Ava lon (beautiful Catalina Island) for S39.65.
 Tickets will be on sale at Noga- les, beginning May 1st., and on each Saturday, Tuesday and Thurs day thereafter during the season.
 You may stay until you get homesick, this year as these tic kets are good until November Both.
 II JORDAN, Agt.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
TORRES 6 PkIETAS R'Y
TIME SCHEDULE NO. IT. Taking Effect April lst.. 1902

Train No. 1 leaves Minas pretas at 6.i c a m. arrives at Torres At GAS a. m.
 Train No. leaves Torres at am, arriyes At MiDas prietas at S;45 q. III.
 Train No. leaves Minas Pristas at 5:J0 IT.. arrives at Torres at n;l5 pm.
 Train No. leaves Torres at 500 D. m ar rives at Minas Prietas ut S.ia m
 = age line running in cOnu ction between Ninrs prietas X san Marcai. arrying Pas scnAefs. Mall and F, press matter.
 Stage, lrave La Cooradt at 9 go a. n. Mon days. wednesdaysV x Fridays arriving at san Marclai 5 go D. m same days
 cave san Marcial 9 70. a. m lues days, Thursdays X Saturdays arriving at La Colo rada a.30 D. m same days.
 Rates from ' orres inc.udiug 25 lbs of hlE gage with each ticket a Mex Passengers pufChas ticKet- at the office Of this riii- way Rt Torres station receive q Scount of 10 per cent.
 connections .th Sonora hallway trans for Guaymas and NOgaicS.
 Photographic communication exists with Las Pretas and La Colorado and with all tele graph linis
 The Torres X Prietas Railway is the best and shorss.st route for ufeS, ~oyOpa Sahua- ripa, an San Marcial coal fields, passengers , an hire coaches from La Colorado for above named districts witG reliable drivers well acquainted with said districts.
 Wells Fargo and Co carry all Express mat line through their Agent Mir. F k. VelascO at La , olUrAda will forward all that Com panys Express matter pacNages anu valua bles to ana from all points m the United Stat tss and Mexico
 All freight coming from Ures, Matape, Sa- buailpa Soyopa. San Marcial and all Outgo- Ing freight for same points can De ronslgneu to Y Ii. Seymour or Torres X Prietas Railway at Turres who will pay all advance charges and forward freight promptly free of Stor age, tomm ission or Brokerasr.
 Outing to our having recently ess ia abIished ue are operating in con nection uith this railUaY teams a nd freishters, ma kins regular tri ps hauiins freight at moderate rates 10 a nd fro om all the above Ue ntloned places.
 F. II. SEYMOUR, Pres.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
What Thin Folks Need.

Is greater power of digesting and assimilating food. For them Dr. Kings New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organs, gently expel all poisons from the system, enrich the blood, improve appetite, make healthy flesh. Only 25c at all drug stores.
The oasis., 1902-05-03

sonora Time.
 Dining Stauons. Pullman Sleepers are attached to these trains.
 Trains makes connection at Torres with Torres & Prietas R Rtilroad, leaving at 800 as m. and D. n daily for Colorado and Min a Prietas.
 Close connection is made at Guaylnas with Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer Altata, Mazsttlan. Cape St. Lucas. Mazda ena Bay and Ensenada as well as with of the l.. A. Martinez Steamship Line. and other lines calling at this port, For particulars address
 J. A. NAUGLE. Oen'l Pass. Az [. Guaymas. Sonora. Mex.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
Millinery.

For five days only, grand display of ladies, misses. and childrens' dress hats, direct from New York. All prices, from $2 to $25. In store under Theo Gebler's residence
The oasis., 1902-05-03
phoenls- Benson Road Assured.

Prescott, Ariz., April 2S,-F. M. Murphy and E. B. Gage left for Phoenix this evening in Mir. MS private car. Prior to his departure Mir. Murphy, in reply to a direct question, declared that work on the proposed road from Phoenix to Benson would begin at once with a view to its early completion.
 In view of the vast importance to Phoenix, and for that matter, the whole territory of the proposed road from Phoenix through Mesa and Pinal county county mining country to Benson, the people of Phoenix and of the Territory Tn general derive great satisfaction from the fact that Frank Murphy has declared that it shall be built. MT. Murphy is a man of highest standing in eastern financial CIT cles, and his declaration that the road shall be built may be accepted as definite assurance that what Phoenix has hoped for so long, an other railroad, will soon be accom- plished.
 With that clearness of vision which has had so much to do with his financial and business triumphs MT. Murphy sees that the proposed railroad will be the outlet to one Of the most promising mining dis tricts in the Territory 1t will, in ways innumerable, aid Phoenix in her march of progress. The rail- roads now north and south of Us will, when the new line of road is completed, be forced to take Phoe- nix railroad running through the Territory will then be able to ignore the presence of our city CT even treat it with indifference.
 The Phoenix and Benson road will oren up a part of the territory surpassing in natural wealth as well as in area many of the eastern states. It is region which has awaited the enterprise and finan- cial ability needed for the construc- ton of railroad to connectit with this city on the west, and we might say Fl Paso on the east. with Mesa City and Benson as intervening points. 1t is not strange that peo- pie all along the proposed road re- joiced when they learned that Mir. Murphy had declared his intention to build the road which will unlock the treasures of natural wealth stored in the hills and mountains in that part of the Territory.
 Mir Murphy's numerous friends in Phoenix appreciate that he could build no such monument to his memory or bring many enterprises of years gone by to no nobler focus as by the construction of the Phoe- nix and Benson road, which will be so helpful and stimulating in the development of this Territory, in which he has spent many years of his life. When Pinal county and the eastern part of this county are as full of life and energy and as overhowing with wealth as the em- pire state is today, this monument will stand to the memory and the honor of the man who conceived the enterprise and by his energy and wide reaching influence carried it to success.-Gazette.