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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

On last Monday Representative
Thompson, of the 5th Alabama district
introduced in congress a bill providing
for the removal to Arlington cemetery
of the remains of all of the dead presi-
dents of the United States. except those
of Washington, and appropriating $780,
900 for the purpose. The bill Will prob
ably pass, for his is a day of sentiment
and gush, and instead of allowing the
bones of these dead men to rest in peace
where they have lain for years beside
the grave of dear one in private GEM
etery or family lots in public burial
grounds, the family ties beyond the
grave are to be disturbed, graves des-
ecrated and feelings narrowed by the
exposure of the remains of father, hus-
band or other near relative to the gaze
of a morbidly curious public for the
sake of the sentimental idea of having
a presidential grave yard in the nation
al cemetery.
We hope the bill will not pass con-
gress. There is no sense in it. There
is nothing to be gained by it and such
action will be narrowing to- the feelings
of the friends and relatives of such
presidents, who dying in recent years,
have near relations still living who take
affectionate care of their graves, not
as the resting places of the mortal re-
mains of deceased presidents of the
United States. but of beloved friend or
relative.
The remains of more of our former
| presidents are buried in Virginia soil
than in that of any other state. Some
of these graves ave for years been
marked by handsome tombs. There are
others though. which have been sadly
neglected; especially those of Monroe
and Tyler who are buried in Hollywood
cemetery in Richmond and Taylor,
buried in North Bend, Ohio. There may
be others which we cannot now recall,
in the same plight.
1t would be much better were the
| government to erect suitable monu
ments over the remains of such presi-
dents as have not yet received this at
| tention.
There certainly can be no necessity
for removing to Arlington the remains
of the Adamses of Massachusetts,, JEFF
ferson, or Madison, of Virginia, Grant
Hayes, or Mckinley. We take no stock
in the move.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17
PRESIDENTS SPECIAL MES
SAGE.

The press dispatches Friday morning
announced thet the president had re-
turned to Washington City the night
before and Immediately on his arrival
at the White mouse had been joined by
Senators Plat, of connecticut, and
Spooner. These two senators were
closeted with the president for some
time, the subject of discussion being
the sensational revelations as to Cuban
affairs brought out by Senator Teller
in the senate committee.
We were tod in the same dispatches
that a statement from the White house
regarding Z Governor General Woods
conduct in using the public funds of
Cuba in furthering the views in this
country of those favoring reciprocity
with the island would be given out the
mex day. The president had nothing to
saw on Thursday night, nor would the
w senators who were in conference
with him give cut anything regarding
the president was looked for with
great concern by the entire country. 1t
was said thai night hat this new
phase in the Cuban reciprocity ques-
ton would not effect IN the least the
presidents attitude in the matter.
The only announcement from the
White house regarding Cuban affairs
was a special message by the president
to congress urging the adoption of a
reciprocity arrangement with the
Cubans. In this message Mr.. Roose-
Welt pleads earnestly for aid to the
Cubans by granting them a reduction
of the tariff duties on their products
imported into this country. He says
nothing regarding the recent sensation
al developments as to the squanderine
of the Cubans public funds by Cover
nor General Wood unless the following
sentence In his message can be taken as
approval of the Governor Generals &C.
ton: aaEz
Never in history has any other coun.
try thus administered, with such higt
integrity of purpose. such wise judg
ment, and such a singie-minded devo-
ton to the country's interest"
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ROOSEVELT'S LAST SHOT.

Tt is said hat with the presidents
special message 10 congress Friday urg-
ing the passage of the Cuban reciproc-
ity bill he viii drop the matter so far
as attempting to induce congress to
pass the measure. He was urged by
party frienGs not to send that message
for fear it would ipiure his chances for
the nomination. The greatest opposi-
ton to the bill comes from the republic
con senators and congressman from
the northwest, the sugar beet producing
section of tie country, where the presi-
dent is toII les his greatest strength
The president. though. determined to
make one more effort to secur adop-
ton of his pan. but he let il be known
hat it would he his last shot before re-
firing from the contest.
Shrewd republican leaders are trying
TO convince MI. Roosevelt that it would
be better to !aI Cuban reciprocity alone
than to persist in it's adoption and
make il an ssu in the coming cam
paign. The chief of these advisers is
Postmaster General Payne. who is con-
sidered a great party strategist, and
who is the recognized political manager
of the administration.
1t is said that Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson also opposes the president
reciprocity pan.
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TERMS OF
POSTAGE PREPAID.
TUESDAY, JUNE II, 1902.
CHARGES OF FRAUD AGAINST TWO
LAWYERS.

We are sorry to note from yesterdays
Charlotte Observer that the connection
of two lawyers of Rutherford coun-
ty with the alleged cherry tree"
swindle is such that the federal district
attorney has seen fit to draw bills of in
dictment against them, charging partic-
ipation in the frauds. 1t is earnestly
hoped tha these members OF the legal
profession can establish their innocence,
not only of all legal, but also of all
moral guilt in connection with this af-
fair.
These men are lawyers of good stand
ing in their profession and of good re-
pute as citizens. For their own sake
as we'll as for the good name Of the
legal profession we hope Ihe matter
can be cleared UP so fully that no stig-
ma will be placed upon them. OF
through them upon their profession.
There are too many men who are ready
to believe any rumor started to the det-
iment of a lawyer or the legal frater-
nifty generally, and every matter of this
kind simply increases his tendency.
Just as when some Door. weak, un-
fortunate minister OF the gospel gives
way to temptation and falls. a certain
class Of people point at him the finger
of scorn and use his case as an argu-
ment against religion. so it is with the
same class when they fall upon some
misdeed of a membe of the legal pro-
fession; they roll it as q sweet mOrsel
under their tongues and go about de-
nouncing all lawyers. The good name
of the profession. if not a desire to sus-
tain his own reputation. should be an
incentive to every lawyer to walk strict
Iy within the paths OF rectitude in his
professional dealings
As already said. for these gentlemen's
own sakes, as we'll as for that of their
honorable calling, we hope that they
will be completely indicated - not
whitewashed or escape conviction on
some technicality of the law, but prov
en-, on the full state of facts. to be en-
tirely innocent of the charge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

Governor Aycock has been very dill
gent in conducting his educational cam
paign. He has rushed from n end Of
the state TO the other to make speeches
in favor of universal education wher-
ever he thought words OF advice and
encouragement from him would do
good. He has spared no pains or
trouble. He has labored diligently in
the cause which he deems Of the great
est importance to the people OF the
state. He has been ever ready 10 con-
tribute with has e~loquence and zeal TO
the cause of universal education Cen
eral and special taxation Of all for the
education, not only in the rudiments,
but for higher education OF both whites
and blacks has been his cry upon every
| occasion and We are told that he has
aroused great enthusiasm for this high
err and universal education
If our governor continues his cam
paign against Illiteracy we will soon
have every white community in the
| state levying special taxes for increased
cOuCdllOIdl doNdUld6Osr dAid IA " SASAN
while the recently adopted educational
qualification to the right Of suffrage
will no longer be a bug-bear to n ne
| gro, or a cause of complaint or occasion
for slurs from our republican friends
from across Mason n Dixon's line;
for our governor will have made it a
dead letter upon the statute books.
The governor in his educational cam
paign mas neglected one stronghold of
the enemy and by so doing has suffered
signal defeat: but he should not be CEN
sured for this. for there have been so
many points where his presence has
been needed and his silver-tongued
oratory necessary to advance the cause
that we could not but expect some
points to be overlooked.
The point where ignorance and selfish
aims. the opposition to the burden of
increased taxation for higher education
and greater enlightenment triumphed
over the governors forces was Bessemer
City, a manufacturing town in CASTOR
county. Here an election was held on
the question OF a special tax for better
school advantages. The property own
ers. the men who would have paid the
extra tax. voted for it. but the mill
operatives, these to derive the benefits,
opposed the measure and caused its
defeat.
h must nave been a sad blow to
the governor. HIS struggle in favor Of
higher and universal education of
both races all along has been to turf
over the property owners, the tax pay
ers, to his way of thinking. Here he
has an instance where the class he has
been so persistently working upon
came over to his side, but their action
is r~epudiated by the proposed bene-
ficiaries. The governor must hot lose
heart, but redouble his energies in his
campaign of universal and higher edu-
cation of white and blacks.
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Whiteville Press: Our tobacco farm
ers are very much encouraged Over the
prospects for 9 good crop this year and
with the arrangements hat are being
made for handling tobacco at this place
they believe that prices will be very
good. Mr.. R Il Powell has rented the
tobacco warehouse and in a short time
will have a manager here to look out
for bringing the weed to this market
We are glad to welcome Mr.. J. A.
Brown and family to our town as resi-
dents. They move this week to the
Lassarge house Mr.. Brown moves to
Whiteville L De near the large mill
plant here, of which he is a prominent
stakeholder.
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Senator Mallory OF Florida,
Writes from Pensacola, Fla: 81 have
used your excellent remedy, Peruna.
and have recommended it both as a tonic
and a safe catarrh remedy."-Stephen
r. Mallory.
Senator Butler of south Carolina.
NJ. C. Butler, Ex-Governor of South
Carolina, writes: Il can recommend
Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach
trouble."-M. C. Butler, Edgefleld, S. c.
Congressman Brooksnire of Indiana,
Says: "From what my friends say Pc
runa is a good tonic and a safe catarrh
cure."-E. V. Brookshire, Crawfords-
vile, Ind.
Congressman Doviner of West Virginia,
Writes from Wheeling, w. Va: Il join
with my colleagues in the House of Rep
resentatives in recommending your ex-
cellent remedy."-B. b. Doviner
Congressman Broderick of Kansas,
Writes from Holton, Kas.: II have taken
two bottles of Peruna and find it 70 be
an excellent remedy for colds and throat
."-Case Frederick.
Congressman Yoder of Ohio,
Writes: 81 only used Peruna for a shor
time and am thoroughly satisfied az to
its merits."-S. S. Yoder, Lima, o.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

Appraiser Wakeman, who was dis
missed froii the New York customs
by the government as a witness against
certain silk importers. charged with
gross frauds on the government. When
Mr.. Waken.ar called the attention of
Collector Bidwell to these frauds then
going on his charges were dismissed,
he was treateG with contempt by the
collector AMI was soon deposed from
Office. Now his conduct it indicated by
the arrest Of the members of an i'm
portant silk importing firm or charges
of defrauding me customs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17
38 Members Of Congress Send Letters of Endorsement
To the Inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy, Pe.ru-na.

Congressman Mahea Of Pennsyf<anla-
Writes from CaamSersbGrg, Pa: "Its =
pleasure II CONNIE lding your Peruna -
= substantial ;onic-"-Thad. VI. N+hon.
Congressman Sparkman of Florida,
Writes from Tampa, Florida: I" "A
indorse Peruna ss = first-rate tonic and n
very effective cure for catarrh."@S. VI. |
Sparkman.
Congressman Brewer OF Alabama.
Writes: .I have used one bottle % Pc
runaf for lassitude, and I take pleasure in
recommending ~ Willis Brewer,
H~aynesville, Ala.
L. 9 Senator Gear of Iowa
Writing from Burlington, Ia: "Peruna
7 can commend TO all as n very good
tonic."John III. Gear.
Congressman Culberson OF Texas.
Writes: Il can recommend Peruna As
one of the very best Of tonics."-D. r.
Culberson, jefferson, Tex.
Congressman Livingston from Georgia,
Writes: ~ take pleasure in joining with
General Wheeler, Congressman Brewer
and Others in recommending Peruna a.
an excellent tonic and n catarrh cure
L. L. Livingston, Kings, Ga.
Congressman Clark of Missouri,
Says: Il can recommend your Peruns
as a good, substantial tonic and one OF
the best remedies for catarrhal trouble"
John b. Clark.
Congressman Pelham of Virginia, =
Writes from Bancroft, Va: my sister
in-law has has been using Peruna for
about one week for catarrh OF the throat
andis manifestly improved.-"C. Pelham.
I Congressman Burnett. of Alabama.
Writes: ~ can cheerfully recommend
Peruna a a good, substantial tonic, and =
very good catarrh remedy."-Jchn L
Burnett, Gadsden, Ala.
Congressman Botkin of Kansas,
Writes from i~Ioltou, Kas.: "Peruna has
given me almost complete relief from
catarrh of tha stomach and constipa
TONI. ID. Botkin.
Congressman White of North Caroline.
Writes from Tarboro, y. c.: Il find Pc
runa TO be al excellent remedy for tho
grip and catarrh. / a used 1T in my
family."-G. II. White.
Congressman WILDER of New YorEe
: David F. WILDER, of Oneonta, y. Y,
writes: 81 am fully convin red that
Peruna is all you claim for it after the
use of a few bottles."-David +. WILDER.
Congressman Dunga of Ohio.
Writes from Jackson, o.: II recommend
Peruna to anyone in need of an invigor-
ating tonic."-Irvine DUNCAN.
Congressman Barham from California.
Writes from Santa Rosa. CAL: "At the
solicitation Of a friend / used your Pc
runa, and can ch~eerfully recommend it,
j. \. Barham,
For free book address The Perana
Medicine Co., Columbus, o.
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Congressman GOODWIN of Alabama,
Writes: Il have now used n bottle
OF Peruna and am n well man today.
A. t. GOODWIN, Robinson Springs, Ala.
z. $ Senator Reach from North Dakota
W. y. Roach, Larimore, y. D.. says:
al have used Peruna as a tonic. It has
greatly helped me in strength, vigor and
appetite."-W. n. Roach.
Congressman Linney from North Carolina,
Writes: my secretary had as bad a
case of catarrh as / ever saw, and since
he has taken one bottle of Peruna he
seems like a different man."-Romulus
z. Linney, Taylorsville, NC.
Congressman Ogden from Louisiana,
Writes: Il can conscientiously recon-
mend your Peruna."-H. W. Ogden,
Benton, La.
Congressman smith from Illinois,
Writes from Murphysboro, ILL.,: 81 have
taken one bottle of Peruna for my ca
tarrh and I feel very much benefted."-
Geo.. w. Smith.
Congressman Meekison from Ohio,
Says: AZ have used several bottles OF
Peruna and feel greatly benefited there.
by from my catarrh of the head."-
David Meekison, Napoleon, o.
Congressman Crowley from Illinois.
Writes from Robinson, ILL.,: "Mrs
Crowley has taken n number of bottle:
of Peruna on accounto of nervous troubles
1t has proven 4 strong tonic and lasting
cure."-Jos. b. Crowley.
Congressman Thompson of Kentucky,
Writes: .'Besides being one of the very
best tonics Peruna is a good, substantial
catarrh remedy."-Phil. b. Thompson
Congressman Howard from Alabama,
Writes from Fort Payne, Ala: 81 have
taken Peruna for Ia grippe, and I take
pleasure in recommending Peruna as al
excellent remedy."-M. w. Howard.
Writes: "Peruna is good for catarrh
I have tried it and know it."-Amos.W
Cummings, New York City.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska,
Writes from Omaha, Neb.: "Peruna
entirely relieved me of a very Irritating
COupn.'-J. VI. 1HuISUOu.
Congressman W~orthiEgton from Nevada
Writes: 81 have taken one bottle OF
Peruna and it has benefited me i'm.
mensely.'-H. G.. Worthington.
Congressman Bankhead from Alabama,
Writes: "Your Peruna is one of the best
medicines ] ever tried."-J. H. Bank.
head, Fayette, Ala.
Congressman Powers from Vermont,
Writes from M~orrisville, VT: 81 car
recommend Peruna as an excellent
family remedy."-H. Henry Powers.
Senator Sullivan from Mississippi,
Writes from Oxford, Miss: 81 take
pleasure in recommending your great
national catarrh cure, Peruna, as the bes1
have ever tried."-W. V. Sullivan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17
COMMENT.

With chickens selling from 30 to 40
cents apiece The wisdom of planting
less cotton and more chickens is obvi-
ous.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
A lot of the Boer indemnity Doodle
will come to America for Texas steers
and COWS. Thus we are to get a piece
of the peace.-Atlanta Constitution.
All this talk about New York City be-
ing in the volcano belt does not seem
to affect the pIIce of per front foot of
building lots OH B-oadway.-New York
World.
The war of South Africa being wound
up, nothing now is needed to complete
the glory of the coronation season in
London saw the arrival n public dis
play, along with the crown jewels, of
Whitelaw Reid S knee breeches.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
Rebecca Tay1oI should ave been
warned of the danger of provoking the
Olympian wrath of President Roose-
welt and Secretary Root. What celes-
tial vengeance might be anticipated if
they could oniy set in their power some
OF the senatorial censors of the Philip
pine policy!-rhiladelphia Record.
1t has been stated in Washington
d~uLnOratlVeIy stated we are Ol0-tha
Senator Hanna has assured the presi-
dent that he will not be a candidate
for the republican presidential nomi-
nation in 1904, but will give his support
to the incumbent. This would seem un-
~eQuivocal. but considering all h has
gone before we think it improbable tina
it will set the minds of Mr.. Roosevelt's
friends entirely at rest. To say the least
they will not be strangers to a sense o.
uneasinesS until they have learned tn.
exact language IN which the assuranc.
was framed anu possess proof positive
that there was not a reservation. Re.
peatedly, OF late, Hanna has assured
admiring friends and others that b.
would no be a presidential candidat,
in 1904, but invariably he has left th.
way open for reconsidering, proyidins
the e~xigencies Of the situation demand
ed that he should make the sacrifice
And If he doesn't contemplate tina
such exigencies may arise, he has beer
pursuing a ratler cratic and mystify
ing course. Hence we suspect tha
while the Roosevelt managers will no
fail to exploit Marks assurance YER
extensively, they will not forbear {,
watch him, even if there is no visibi.
string to it.-Hichmond Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

A genuine Panama, it is said, will
wash like the proverbial rag. An old
world prescription, the efficacy of which
is vouched for, is as follows: Take two
penny worth of sorrel and dissolve in
warm water. Brush the straw over
with this c~oncoction by the aid of an
old nail brush and rinse well in cold
water. Then, while in a soaked condi-
ton, model the shape TO the required
form and dry IN the air. All manner
and kinds Of white straws can be clean
ed successfully by his method.-Phil-
adalphia Telegraph.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

Congressman SHOWER OF afenis-
Writes from Port Austin, Mich: 4 have
found Peruna : very efficient and speedy
remedy for > persistent and annoylns
cough.r-H- G.. Shower.
=. s. GcEatpr CAN of Florida
Writes: 1.-The Peruna ass been recon-
mended by Gen. Wheeler and other refi-
able persons, and has been used by some
members Of my family, and / G concur IN
the statements OF Gen. Wheeler."-Wh-
liam Call, Jacksonville, Fla.
senator McEnery of Louisiana,
Writes: "Peruna Is an excellent tonic.
I have used it sufficiently to say that ]
believe it to be all that you claim for it."
s. d. McEnery, New Orleans, La
Congressman OF Tennessee,
Writes: 81 have taken three bottles OF
Peruna and ] feel satisfied that / am now
almost, If not permanently, cured OF ca
tarrh of the stomach."-W. 7. Brown
low, Jonesboro, Tenn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17
MARY CISTIS LEE ARRESTED
For Violating the Jim Crow, Ca,
Law of Virginia.

Alexandria. Va. June 13.-Msss Mary
Gusts Lee, daughter Of General Robert
ELee, was taken into custody tonight
charged with violating the law affect-
ing the Washington. Alexandria and
Mt: Vernon Electric railway. which pro-
vides for the separation of white and
'colored passengers. Miss lee was ar
rested on complaint OF Conductor Tbos-
Chauncey and was escorted to police
headquarters where. after telling her
story was released on her personal
bonds for appearance IN our fomor-
row should the railroad de-
eide to prosecute the case.
MISS Lee mad boarded the car at
Washington. D. c.. and, without reaffz-
ing IL, had taken a seat in the nortion
reserved for cclored people. she de
cLneo 10 Move when asked to do SO by
the and when she started ia
ieaVe the Cir she was arrested.
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The Augusta Chronicle expresses sur
prise that Governor Gambler should
have given the presidents u~tterances
on federal decoration day as his rea-
sons for not Calling at the White house
recently. Ir thought Georgia's govern
or too shrewd a politician to make
public such reasons for not paying his
respects to the president, as it will play
directly into the hands of the republi-
cans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

When the president of the United
States turns lobbyist and uses his posi-
ton to influence individual members of
congress in the passage of an act pend
ing before that body it seems to us that
he comes very near violating an inn
portant clause Of the federal constitu-
ton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

The declaration in favor of ballot re-
form by the Quay convention in Penn
sylvania will not fool anybody; but
then the Pennsylvania boss does not
feel hat he has to fool anybody in Or
der to carry the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

Americans are not the only ones who
Know how 20 get on the pension list.
We are told that Garibaldi started his
movement for the independence of
Italy with a body Of 1000 men. There
are now 1000 survivors of these who
draw pensions from the Italian govern
ment.
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THE RECIPROCITY MIDDLE.

Last nights press dispatches from
Washington City announced that it was
the plan OF the supporters of Cuban
reciprocity to press the question to an
issue this week. This determination
was reached after several conferences
There will be an effort to nave the
terms OF the measure as a substitute
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

The New YORK. Tribune has a sensi-
BILE article, under the head Cruelty to
horses" denouncing the custom of
docking horses tails.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-17

Mr.. Hobson must remain on active
duty a little longer. The house will not
take up the bill Cor his retirement until
next session. This is hard on Hobson,
choice"