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THE ENGLISH PRIMROSE.
No Other Flower Holds ain Equal
Place In Britons' Affections.

No flower holds the same place in
the affections of the people of the
British isles as does the common
primrose, Primula vulgaris. l. is
so closely associated with the coun-
try life that it would be hard to
find person who does not know
what it is. One of the first flowers
to open in spring, it is largely used
to decorate the churches at Easter.
Rather different from the Eng
lish sparrow and some other ''insti-
tutions," it does not make itself
entirely at home in America, but
as a garden plant it is well worthy
of a little attention.
The greatest drawbacks to its
welfare in this climate are the hot
summers and severe winters, the
former being the worst. But if
planted where it can get a little
shade and moisture in summer and
a slight protection of leaves or 9TH
er material in winter it will well re-
pay for the extra care. 1t is hard
" necessary to speak of the color, as
it has given its name to that shade
of pale yellow; but there are many
garden hybrids Of different colors,
ranging through all the shades of
blue and purple, that are very pref
ty and sweetly scented. The cow
slip, Primula veris and Primula Of
fcinalis, names it is Variously known
under, is very much like the prim-
rose in habit and general appear
ance, but the individual flowers are
deeper yellow and smaller, with sew
eral borne on one stem, forming an
umbel, while the blue primrose has
only one flower on a stem.-Mee-
hams Monthly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
The Ffghting s,yordfis h.

The Swordfish is utterly without fear
and will like buffalo or rhinoceros,
charge anything that offends it, often
doing an amount of execution hardly
to be believed did not the evidence ex-
list. Combats between swordfish are
most interesting and may be compared
to a duel between two expert swords
men. Such a contest was observed
off the long pier that extends out into
the ocean al Santa Monica, near Los
Angeles, last year. Some fishermen
noticed two big fish leaping out of the
water and dashing along the surface.
Soon it was seen that they were sword
fish.
The season was when the fish are I'M
usually ferocious. They had made sew
eraI rushes and when observed were
at close quarters. striking each other
powerful side blows like cavalrymen.
This was unsatisfactory, and finally
they separated and darted at each 9th
er like arrows, the water Kissing as
their sharp dorsal fins cut through it.
They evidently struck head on, one
missing, while the sword of the other
struck just below the eye and plowed
a deep furrow in the fish, partly dis
aiding it, so that it turned and attempt
ed to escape. But it's adversary also
turned and with rush drove its sword
completely through the body Of it's foe
and held it fast, only wrenching its
weapon loose when it's enemy stopped
swimming. San Francisco Call.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
What AIliuators Eat.

More than once curious things
have been found in the stomach Of
shark, but never has such an ex-
traordinary collection been found
as was discovered recently in the
stomach of an alligator.
This alligator was killed in the
Sudan and was more than twelve
feet in length. In its stomach were
discovered eighty-fve stones, sew
eral birds claws, two human finger
nails and three hoofs Of donkey,
to one of which piece of rope was
attached.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
A Rejected Favor.

When the German emperor was at
school at Cassel, he and his brother,
Prince Henry, lodged in an old castle
near, but in the school the two boys
were treated exactly like any other
youngsters. On one occasion, it is re-
lated. master, knowing that Prince
William was backward in Greek and
wishing to curry favor with him, told
him secretly what the subject of the
next days examination would be.
Early next morning the prince went
into the classroom and wrote the in
formation on the blackboard in huge
letters, not wishing to have any unfai,
advantage over his achoolfellows.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
TWO to One.

"I want you to make for me a
thousand strong pocketknives," said
the jobber.
''Here's a good knife I keep in
stock" replied the manufacturer.
'I can give you thousand at once.
1t has two good blades and a cork
screw"
'cNever do. This order is for a
prohibition state.
"Well, do you mean to say the
corkscrew is of no.
81 mean to say that the knife
should have two corkscrews and one
blade. beverages.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17

Robt. J. Miller, proprietor of the
Red House Drug Store of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, writes: There is more
merit in Foley's Honey and Tar than
in any other cough syrup. The call
for it multiply wonderfully and we
sell more of it than all other cough
syrups combined" Sold by Frost
& Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
A. Revelation.

If you will maka inquiry it will be
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or bladder troubles in one
form or another. If the patient is
not beyound medical aid, Foley
Kidney Cure will cure. 1t never
disappoints. For Sale by Frosu 4
Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
SOCIETIES.
S. H. AND E. f. OF A.

Aid No. s., Morgonstiernan. Meets every
Thursday evening at s O'Clock, at o. P.
Johnsonss Hall. Brothers in good standing
are cordially invited to attend.
President, Ole WannebO; Vice President.
Mike Larson; Secretary p KjarWick;
Financial Secretary NJ. O, Sunde; Treasurer
L. A. Simonson. Marshal, Ed. Stone;
Chaplain, kasper Wangberg; Guard, J ames
Fossum; Trustees. Ole Hovind, Ole Aune; H.
p. AXelberg.
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SWEDISH LUTHERAN.

Services every other Sunday. Pastors
residence Cor. Pine Street and Seventh Ave.
West. o.. BECKURMAN.
Pastor.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC

REV FATHER URIC PETRI
First Mass z 80 n. M; .Children's Mass 8 .l5
a. M; High Mass, 1880 a. M: Baptism. 2
D. M; Instructions, 2:3O D. NJ; VeSpers.
3 D. n.
Friday $50 p M Stations and benedictIon.
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washburn Public library Board.

w. H. Irish, president; f. H, Hartshorn,
yice-president; Mrs. @, w. Frost, secretary;
w. Corning, Mrs. VIM, O'Neil. Seyert Swan
son, W. w. Jones. N. NJ. Oscar,
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GERMAN EY. LUTHERAN.

GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN.
Services will be held at 10000 ~. except
every fourth Sunday. Sunday School every
Sunday at HOO, G. GUTEKNUsT,
Pastor.
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DON'T I'd 8 = 8 5s kz
~m@mznrwu@zuw Nnsrr sfo axx,nx,I

easily. be made we'll, strong, magnetic, full Of
new life and vigor by taking MO-TO-BAC,
tina Inat makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds In ten days. over 500, 600
cured. All druggists. Cure guaranteed Book
let and advice FREE. Address STERLING
REMEDY CO., Chicago or New York. 437
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-07-17
City Officers.
School Boards,
HIGR SCHOOL BOARD.

LYMAN L. Walker. president; j, Sheridan
Secretary; Ben Ungrodt. treasurer,
EXECUTIVE SCHOOL BOARD.
w. I'll. Smith, president; James Sheridan
secretary; Nels Nelson vice president.
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CHURCHES.

NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN
REV. C. MICHAELSON
Services every Sunday at 1880 a. m. and
7:30 pm. Sunday School at 2 p. M prayer
Service every Thursday at $3.50 D, M.
English service every second and asst Sun
day evening of each month.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
PRINCE HENRY,s ARRIVAL
When IL VIII be Considered to Have
Omcially Occurred.

Berlin, February 1.-Prince Henry OF
Prussia viii not officially arrive In
America until he has walked across the
Thirty-fourth street pier, New York
city (set apart for the use OF the North
German Lloyed steamer Kron Prinz
Wilhelm and the imperial yacht; as
cended the Hoherzollern's gangway and
the imperial standard is hoisted.
Various suggestions have been cabled
from Washington as to where and how
the prince will be transferred form the
the Kron Prinz With elm to the yacht.
Prince Henry had decided that ii viii
be most convenient for the steamship
to dock on one side of the pier and the
Hohenzollern on the other. On board
the yacht he will receive Mayor Low
and the other members of the welcon1-
ing party.
The United States ambassador and
the members of the embassy will as
semble at the railroad station tomor-
row to bid an official farewell to Prince
Henry, who will leave Berlin at 8
o'clock a. m. for Kiel. The prince will
return from Kiel February 9th to re-
ceive the emperor's farewell instruc-
tions, but it is expected that he will
go to Potsdam and not visis Berlin.
Every berth on the Kron Prinz Will
helm has been taken, thing previous
ly unknown at this season of the year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
Supposed to be the Cause of the
Great Activity in Diplomatic Cir
cIes at The Hague.

The Hague. February There was
unwonted activity in diplomatic circles
here today, and it was generally be-
lieved to have had some connection
with the Dutch note to Great Britain
regarding peace in South Africa.
The German minister, Count Won
Pourlales, had a long interview with
the British minister, Sir Henry Howard.
The first secretary of the British lega-
ton, A. F. G. Leveron-Gower, unex-
pectedly started for London, and the
Dutch foreign minister, Baron Won
Linden, had a conference with DR..
Kuyper. the premier fof the Neither
lands, and, subsequently, had an audi
ence of Queen Wilhelmina.
From the palace Sir Henry Howard
went to the foreign Office and held a
lengthy conference with the foreign
minister.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
COTTON MILLS If THE STATE
Labor Commi issioner's Report, Show.
ing the Mills by Counties.
Especial to the Messenger.)


Raleigh. N. c., February 1.-The re-
port Of the state labor commissioner is
completed, showing textile mills by
counties: CASTOR is far in the lead with
26 cotton mills. 202.776 spindles, 4,Gi2
looms; Mecklenburg, second. with II
cotton mills and one knitting mill, 1885,
242 spindies. 2.026 looms; Rockingham
third. with Z cotton and one woolen
mill, 102,6S2 spindles. 2,135 looms; Ruth
erford. fourth, with 4 cotton mills,
102.240 spindles, 2,476 looms; Ala
nance fifth. with II cotton. one wooien
and 2 knitting mills. 95,59S spindles, Ash
looms: Cabarrus. sixth, with cotton
mills. 93.5ss spindles. 1924 looms; Dur
ham. seventh, with cotton and one
woolen mill. 1924 spindles, 2,25S looms
All other counties have under 7!,Oo(
spindles.
The state charters the William Whit
tam Textile Company. Of Asheville, cap
ital $500. to make cotton, wooden and
jute goods. The owners are from Rho1e
Island Alabama and Asheville. A char
ter is granted the Lubin Furniture
Company, of Charlotte. capital $4,000
]. Lubin and twenty others stockhold-
ers.
Wades Point Lumber Company, OF
Washington, George T. Leach and otn.
ers stockholders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
THE swINDLER BAUMGARDNER
Held for Trial I'm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Charges Against Him.

Cincinnati, February 1.-The case Of
u. G. Baumgardner, under arrest here
on several charges, was continued to-
day until February 5th, awaiting re-
1uisition papers. Among the complain
ants is Mrs. ]. H. Freeland. whose affi-
davits charge that he took s400 from
her while boarding at her house in Dur
ham, N. c.; and $4,000 from her trunk
while she was with him in Richmond,
Va, having previously caused her sep
aration from her husband. The police
say he is wanted also at Lynchburg
and Alexandria, Va, and other places,
on similar charges. Baumgardner Is
under indictment at Durham. N. c.,
and Richmond, Va, and a reward has
been standing for weeks for his arrest.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Washington. February General
Chaffee has cabled to the war depart
ment a report of the march Of Major
Waller and his marines across Sanar.
1t Is the first full account of the march
and tells tale Of terrible suffering and
hardship. The story Of the suffering Is
told in the following dispatch:
1.-The war department is advised of
the trip of Major Waller. four officers
and fifty men of the marine corps. thir-
ty-six native bearers. with four days
rations. who started the last week Of
December from Lanang, on the extreme
coast of Samar to cross the island to Ba-
sey. about thirty five miles on map. A
trail at one time existed but was found
in places only. Lieutenant Lyies,
Twelfth infantry, accompanied the
command. Incessant rains from the
start, swollen streams and other nat
ural obstacles made progress extreme
lv slow. When the rations were con-
sumed. the men exhausted rapidly,
dropping on the way. Major Waller,
separated fr m Captain Porter, Lieuten-
ant r. P. Williams and the major part
OF the men, proceeded toward Basey,
where he arrived January 9Th with two
officers. thirteen men, also Lieutenant
Lyles. He returned to the mountaIns
next day with relief. but returned to
Basey about ten days later unsuccess-
full
Porter was to build RATS, but the
timber would not float.
'The seco.d day after separating from
Waller Porter moved toward Lanang,
arriving January 18th, with two men
and all exhausted physically and men
tally.
Lieutenant r. P. Williams and over
thirty men were left in the mountains
in similar condition, with native bear
ers. A relief expedition under Loeuten-
an Kenneth P. Williams, First infan-
try. was delayed starting two days by
storm raging and a torrent in the
river. They started on the 18th. reach.
ed the marines in the 18th, saving Lieu
| tenant Williams and all excep- ten men
not found, who are no doubt dead from
starvation.
Captain Porter, Lieutenant Williams
| and eighteen men are in the hospital
at Tacloban. not very clear in mind re-
garding much of the time covered by
the period Of the suffering. All viii
| p1 1obably recover. Major Waller a
present is disordered in his recoiiec
tions. The suffering of this command
| for the twenty days cannot be describ
| ed.
1.-The efforts Of Lieutenant Williams
| First infantry. and his relief party ar,
| unequalled for courage and labor
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
PHILIPPINE INQUIRY.
The Investigation of the State of
Affairs by the Senate
Committee.

and means committee next to Chairman
Payne. and also a member OF the COM
mittee on rules. called on President
Roosevelt today. No authoritative
statement could be secured as to the
purpose of the call. which led to much
speculative comment In connection with
the subjects Of Cuban reciprocity and
war revenue now under consideration in
the house. It is reliably understood.
however. that the subject Of Cuban re-
ciprocity was spoken Of during the call
Aside from this. 1t is said the president
has a general interest in what the house
the visit was in part to inform him on
the general status of legislation.
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Mr.. Shaw Takes the Oath of OHce.
Formally Installed.

Washington, February 1.-Leslie NJ.
Shaw, Of Iowa. today took the pre-
sGllbed oath of office as secretary OF
the treasury. succeeding Lyman J.
Gage. The oath was administered by
Mr. Justice Shiras of the United States
sLpreme court.
cluded Secretary Shaw was warmly
congratulated by each person present
Upon his accession to his high office
The retiring secretary was among the
fIs to congratulate linn.
The new and the retiring secretaries
then received all of the officials and
clerks in the treasury building to the
number of over 1000.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Experience convinces- See for your
self how quickly Ely's Cream Balm
VIII cure catsrrh or cold In the head.
We mail trial size for 10c. Full size
sec All druggists.
ELY BROS. IS Warren ST.. New York.
Clifton. Arizona Jan. %. 1889
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-Find enclosed 50
cents. for which please send me your
Cream Balm. / find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold In the head. catarrh. etc. Yours
truly. DELL n. POTTER.
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining CO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
TROOPS GUARD THE JAIL
To Prevent a Lynching at Jackson,
Miss, for Murder.

Jackson. Miss. February f.--Jim
Redmond. a member OF the police force
was shot through the heart and in
from Canton said to be Jim Frye.
whom he was taking TO Jail. Redmond
called for assistance ana those who
came to his aid had hard struggle be-
fore disarming the negro. He was
hustled off to Jail with a mob at his
heels. and but for Sher!1 Harding there
WOULD have been a lynching in the
states capital. Governor Longino at
10 o'clock tonight called out the Cap
iial Light Guards anu they are now
on duty around the Jail.
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FATAL GAME OF CARDS
Quarrel Which Ends I'm the Killing
Of one OF the Participants.

Roanoke. Va. February "details
were received here today of a fatal
shooting ARRAY at the little mining
town Of Keystone. w. Va. last night.
In which Daniel Harmon and DR.. Z. J.
Daniels were the participants. The two
men were engaged In q game Of cards
when dispute arose and the shooting
quickly followed. After the smoke had
cleared away It was found that Harmon
had been shot and instantly killed. Both
were popular. Harmon. who leaves q
widow and two children. recently sold
some coal lands by which deal he II said
to have cleared ND s1So. -.
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JEFFRIEs AND FITZsIMMoNs.
Arrangements Being Made for &
Fight Between These Men.

New York. s>Februory 1--James J.
Kennedy met Robert FItzsimmons here
today and offered him terms for a fight
with James J. Jeffrics for the cham
Iionship of the world. These terms suit
the Cornlshman and IL is assumed that
Jeffries also will agree to them. mas
much as William Delaney, Jeffries'
manager. has been sounded by Ken
redy as to what his conditions would
be should the matter be definitely
troached to F'itzsimmons.
Kennedy's object is to have the men
fight before a club Ii San Francisco
arrive in this city tomorrow from New
England.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
NEGRO COLONIZATION IN IOWA
An Alabama Negro Purchasing
Large Tracts of Land for a Colony.

Hasting. Iowa, February IA negro
from southern Alabama has been in
this country for the past three days
getting options on large tracts Of the
finest land in Mills county, five miles
east of Tabor.
The object of buying so large guam
tity OF land is to colonize negroes for
farming and gardening purposes TO
place their products on the Omaha mar
kets.
He has been given the option on sew
eral of the finest farms in the country
and for some of the land Is paying as
high as 5000 an acre.
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A Big Fire in Petersburg.

Petersburg. Va. February 1.-The
large crate and berry basket plant Of
the Southside Manufacturing Company
in this city. with ali the stock. includ-
ing 100000 fruit baskets. was destroyed
by fire today. The loss is between &c.,
900 and $4,000, partially insured. The
company had large business relations
with all parts Of the country.
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Want Prince Henry to Come sou'

Want Prince Henry to Come south.
Washington. February I-Represen-
tatIve, Otey, OF Virginia. today intro
ouced In the house u resolution pro-
Iiding that the itinerary Of Prince
;ierry ot Prussia shaE extend through
Virginia North Carolina, South Caro-
ira Georgia and Tennessee. This pro-
posed route includes the great Appa-
Iachian chain and the Chickamauga
park. The resolution provides that
President Roosevelt shall duly consider
thIs proposed trip
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A Steamer Hard Aground.

Philadelphia, February 1.-The Cap
tain of the steamer Berkshire. Of the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company reports an unknown steam
ship hard aground on Joe Flogger
shoals in the Delaware bay. Owing to
the thick fog the name of the vessel
could not he learned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
PITTSBURG TRAGEDY,
The BiddleS Die of the Wounds Re-
CeiYed in the Fight With
the Officers.

Mrs. soffeI Suffering from Her
Wound and Threatened With Pneu-
monia-Eyfdence of Attempt at Sui
eide by the Criminals and Ante
Mortem Statements by the Biddles
Declaring Their Innocence OF the
Crime which They Were to Hang.
A Letter From Ed. BiddIe to Mrs.
soGeI Found, Showing the Schemes
for Escape.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
FIRE AT GOLDSBORO
The Tobacco Factory of Pritchard
& Winstead Burned.
Especial to the Messenger.>

ESpecIaI 10 the MeSSenger.J
Golsboro, N. c., February 1.-The to-
bacco factory OF Pritchard & Winstead
was burned here tonight. There were
about $4,000 pounds Of tobacco In the
building. valued at $4,000, insurance,
$4,000. The building was four stories
and was owned by H. Well & Bros. val
ued at 5000, insurance $4,000.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Globe Tonic acts directly on the liver
and kidneys. purifies the blood and Will
build up and strengthen the entire sys-
tenn. Samples free or the 800 bottle
for 25c at l21 South Front or 61S North
Fourth streets.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

When you want a physic that Is mild
and gentle. easy to take and pleasant
In effect use Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price Is cents.
Samples free Every box guaranteed.
Fpz sale by r. r. Bellamy. druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
SUFFERING IN THE PHILIPPINES
MARCH Of THE MARINES ACROSS THE
ISLAND OF StkaR.

General ChaHee Cables an Account
of this Desperate Undertaking.
Terrible PrivatiOns and Suffering
of the Officers and Men-Number OF
the Men Left I'm the Mountains I'm
an Exhausted Condition-Relfef
= Expedftion-Ten Men Not Found.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Governor Taft Of the Philippine
Comnission Contiaues HIS Testi.
mony Before the committee-lIe
Describes Physical Conaitioas-An
Account OF His Recent Tour Of the
isiands-He Found Industries In
Progress-Abandon of Civn
Government In Cebu-The Macca-
bebes Away. at War With other
Fffipfnos-Cross Examined by the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Washington. Fbruary 1-Speaker
Henderson. and Representative DalseIl.
Of Pennsylvania. the latter being the
ranking republican member on the ways
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Republfcan Leaders I'm Congress-
: Nave Conference with the Presl-
aent.