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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
Indian Medicine Men.

Ernest Thompson-Seton was talking
about the Indian medicine man the 9TH
er day, says The Philadelphia Ledger.
did you ever notice." a he, that
the Indian doctors two prime
remedies are today the prime remedies
of the most advanced medicinal science
also? They are massage and the vapor
bath. The early explorers all ridiculed
these two features of the medicine
mans treatment as much as they did
any of the rest; but enlightened physf-
clans have adopted them now. Of
course, the medicine men practiced all
sorts Of fraud and deception but
they were shrewd judges of character
and that was the reason of their hold
ing the position they did. Here is an
example of it:
Running Deer and Lame Dog had
a quarrel. 1t was smoOthered over and
forgotten. A year afterwards Running
Deer was found dead one morning in
his tepee. The medicine man retired
and remained invisible for two days.
Then he called a council.
when all were seated In order, he
said: L have tasted and have a WIS.,
ions, and knowledge has been granted
to me. You see this knife. There are
three spots of blood On this side the
blade, three on the other side. I wipe
off the blood; this side is clean, his is
clean. I put the knife behind me, so
in the council fire. Each man shall
stand in turn. When the blood spots
come pack on the blade, that man will
be the guilty one.
Storm Cloud, stand up. Nc blood
on the blade. Storm Cloud, SIT
down. o are not guilty.
Blu Buffalo, stand up. No blood
comes on the blade. Blue Buffalo, sit
down. You are not guilty.
Lame Dog, stand up. See, the
blood comes back on the blade. Lame
Dog is guilty
Confronted by his supernatural
proof of his guilt. Lame Dog broke
down and confessed. and was thu:
brought to justice through shrewC
judgment and a simple trick of sleight
of-hand.]
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
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MODERN
FABLES.
C@BY GEORGE ADE.@
Author of the Girl Proposition.
@BY o r ABE.
Author of the Girl Proposition.

ing Room without causing the faintest
Ripple.
Now that he was becoming Bald and
Shelf-Worn, no one cared to use him
as a Pet.
He was lucky if he got a few kind
Words from some elderly Patroness.
AS for the Girls who owned a Million
Dollars apiece, they couldn't see him
with a Spy-Glass.
They would permit him to 90 out
and call the Carriage, but that was
about as far as he could go.
So he became that pathetic Figure,
the played Beau-the extinct Vol
cano in the Landscape of Gaiety. He
tried to butt in, from Force of Habit,
but he had the Ice Pitcher handed to
him so often that at last he got wise
to himself and realized that he belong
ed on the Top Shelf.
He did what every Man does, VIZ
the best he can. He hooked up with a
Maiden Lady who lOOked all right in
the Dark and although a Bundle of
Money came with her, he earned all
that he got.
MORAL He who nails the First
One, seldom makes a Mistake.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
A Sweet

is a never failing sign of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out Of order. Their is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion.
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crick, of White Plains,
KY, writes: Il have been a dyspep-
tic for years-tried all kinds of RENE
dies but continued to grow worse. By
the use of Kodol I began to improve
at once, and after taking a few bottles
am fully restored in weight, health and
strength and a eat whatever I like.
Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
Saved by n Joke.

Students of Edinburgh university who
could not spell fell on evil days when
Professor Trail, editor of a former edi-
ton of the Encyclopedia Britannica
was an examiner. says the Youths
Companion.
According to Professor Knights Re
collections" Professor Trail one day
objected to a candidate for graduation,
who was a native of Ceylon, on the
ground of false spelling.
why, he actually spelled exceed
with one 'e'i" said he.
Well" instantly replied Professor
Henderson,, who filled the chair of
pathology in the university, you should
remember that he comes from the land
og Sinaglese."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
Three Generals and 100 Men Killed.

Santa Domingo, Republic of Santo
Domingo, April 2O.-Troops of the gov
eminent shelled this city yesterday
and several houses were damaked.
The governoment soldiers attacked
the city in force at several different
points this morning and the fighting
lasted for one hour. They sustained
heavy losses. General Cordoro, minis
ter of the Interior, General Alvarez,
Governor of Puerto Plata, and General
Quesada being killed
Over 100 government soldiers were
killed or wounded and the government
forces were obliged to withdraw.
h revolutionists made several pris-
oners and captured horses and am
munition. Their losses We're slight,
only a few men being killed or wound
ed. President Vasquez narrowly es-
capped being shot.
The rebel gunboat Independence has
returned here, and ii is reported that
General Navarro with a quantity OF
ammunition, landd from near Monte
Cristi. The revolutionists are sur
rounding Monte Cristi-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
AFFAIRS AT
Questions Before the
Corporation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
school Teachers on Poor Pay-The
Fertilizer T~rade-Cape Fear and
Railroad.
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh, N. c., April 20.
Several important cases We're heard
by the corporation commission today.
One was in regard to demurrage charg-
es on cars which railways hold an I'M
reasonable length of time. The Pharr
bill, made a law by the last legislature,
gives the commission the right to decide
as to the time limit for storage, demur-
rage and placing cars. by requiring the
railways to furnish cars promptly or
else pay demurrage charges. Charlotte
men appeared in this case, these being
S. S. BcNinch, w. r. Wearn, w. ].
Martin, and Heriot Clarkson. Another
case heard was as to the rate of freight
On brick, a lower classification being
switching and transfer charges on cars.
A change of $3.50 is made at Raleigh,
for example, on cars shipped by one
road and transferred to another. The
commission is urged to abolish all these
transfer charges or joint shipments.
This matter applies to the whole state.
Attorney General Gilmer says he
hopes the United States supreme court
will file its decision his term in the
South Dakota pond suit case, but hardly
thinks it likely it will do SO.
The state superintendent of public in
ST. says that in Allegheny county
g. number of the public school teachers
taught for a week or ten days without
making any charge, in order to keep the
schools open four months. He warmly
| commends their public spirit.
The fertilizer sales this spring are
almost the same as those last spring,
though there has been, strange to say,
a falling off during the past fortnight.
The supreme court will this week hear
Twelfth district appeals.
A charter was today granted the
High Point Fire department. This is
quite a unique character.
The cold and rainy eathe continues.
West of here it is asserted much fruit
is injured.
ALL the sheriffs have paid their state
taxes except those allowed by law until
May LIST to settle.
1t is expected that the inspection of
the state national guard will begin in
May. BY law it must be, completed by
September 1st. Major Lundeen, Unit
ed States army, at Fort Caswell. will
inspect. He and Inspector General
Balm will go together.
The grading of the Raleigh and Cape
Fear railroad, to the Cape Fear river at
Ellington is completed, and six miles
of track is laid. while rails are on the
way for the other eight miles.
June 18th will be the 200th anniver-
sary of the birth of John Wesley. Rev.
DR.. Ivey says it will be observed in the
Southern Connection by the raising of
funds for the building of large institu-
tional churches at Atlanta and other
large cities, these to have libraries and
booths, etc. He say the idea is that
they shall apply to the bodily as well
as the spiritual needs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
Philippine Bonds Over-Subscribed

Washington. April 20.-Bids were
opened at the bureau of insular affairs
of the war department today for 49,
O00.0 900 certificates of indebtedness OF
the Philippine islands authorized by
the last congress-. The certificates are
to be dated May 1st, and bear interest
at the rate of four per cent, n are
redeemable in n ear in gold coin
of the United States. The best bid
was by Fisk and Robinson for all or
any part of the loan at o 2,513. The
next best bid was that Of the National
City Bank of New York at S1O2.25l6-
The certificates were over subscribed
about eight times. 1t is estimated h a
the premium on the best Die will be
about Sc. 600.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
A Great Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when w. H. Brown of that
place, who vas expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes: II
endured insufferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief n soon there
after effected a complete cure" Sim
liar cures of Consumption, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis and Grip are numerous. It's
the peerless remedy for all throa and
lung troubles. Price SOC, and 81. Guar
anteed by R r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
Verdict for $4,000.

Newark, n. j., April pa verdict for
SIS, 900 damages was awarded by 4
Jury in the supreme court today in the
suit against the New York Central
railroad by the heirs of Alfred NJ. Per-
rin, of New Rochelle, former president
of the United States paper bag COM
pany, who was killed in the park ave-
nue. tunnel accident.
Chicago, April 20.-Colonel William
R.. Arthur, formerly president Of the
Illinois Central road, died today on his
farm nea Urbana, ILL.,, aged 81 years.
He was an engineer of great ability.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24

Boston cooks and housemaids have
formed q union. The lady of the house
will do we'll to demand compulsory ar
bitratiOn at once.-Atlanta Constitu-
fion
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24

Suppose we will ave to look upon
the Bullock Electric Companys pro-
position as "the light that failed.
Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24

A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Bur
dock Blood Bitters is the natural new
er failing remedy for a lazy liver.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24

n Is the Joy of the household, for without
it no happiness can be complete. How
~ sweet the picture of mother and babe,
- angels smile at and commend the
thoughts and aspirations Of the Wother
bending over the cradle. The o1deaftfxoufEh
which the expectant mother must pass, how
ever, is so full of danger and suAsring that
she looks forward to the hour when she shah
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-24
BABY'S
VOICE e:
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fear. Every woman should know chat the danger. pain and hosrer
Of childbirth can be entirely avoided by the as of Mothers F13end,
a scientific Imminent for external use only, which toughens anu renoess
phab1e all the parts, and
assists nature in its sublime 2O
work. By its aid thousands
of women have passed this
great crisis in perfect safety
and without pain. Sold at $500 per
bottle by druggists. Our book of priceless
value to all women sent free. Address
RRAnFzEx0 ReoU1 AyoR CO., Atlanta. Ga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
ODELL'S SAVING PLAN.
The Governor Won't Talk, but 1t
Probably Refers to Canal Bonds.
rnr TELEGRAPH To rHr rRrBUSr.

fBT TELEGRAPH TO TTTT TRIBUNE
Albany Dec. GS.-Varfous exp anau rs or Gov
ernor OdeIrs plan for saving S4OOOo'VoO oy
legislation during the present session nave oeen
adduced, all. as Governor Odeli explained To-
night, without any help on his part Beyond ina
fact that the size Of the sum makes II apparent
that It must be related to the canal no data
exist from which 70 reason
In November Governor Oden explained TO ad-
vocates of the canal that he believed that mill
ions could be saved by the sale OF short term
instead Of long term bonds AT that time he
foresbadowed his intention OF calling this to the
attention of the legislature. 1t has been figured
out that the issue OF twenty-year instead OK
hfty-vear bonds would result In a saving ap-
nroximating to that mentioned by the Governor
on Saturday and the general impression exists
here that this is the method that VIII be toi-
lowed.
The other method suggested, namely. that the
counties shall purchase SoO.OOO,OOO or the canal
bonds that is half the issue. and charge the
state no interest Is generally rtdiculed as one
highly favorable 10 the State. but slightly TOO
drastic a burden for the counties TO accept.
The point Is also raised that such an enforced
irnpost upon the counties would prove uncon-
stitutional.
The Governor to-day declined to discuss the
question In advance OF his message
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
DOMINICAN CAPITAL PowERLEss.
Belated Dispatches Tell of Fears of Inhabi-
tants-A New President.

San Domingo. Dec. 23.-The situation here is
extremely critical. The Provisional President.
General Morales. is absent from the city. and
the Provisional Minister of Foreign Affairs. in
terror. has resigned.
The provisional government endavored to Sc
cure loan of $4,000 for the purpose Of defend
ing the city against the insurgents. but being
without resources the government could neither
guarantee the loan nor the city against pillage
by the insurgents
Should the insurgents succeed in effecting an
entrance to the city, it is expected that the
members of the provisional government and
their immediate supporters will withdraw TO the
fort. This action will no doubt cause fighting in
the streets.
The United States gunboat Newport is the
only warship here, the German warships having
sailed December 81, and 1t is believed that
she is insufficient to protect the American and
other foreign interests. United States Minister
Powell has been requested to call meeting Of
the diplomatic and consular corps for the pur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
DEFENCE OF DREYFUS.
Outline of Case To Be Presented TO
Court Of Cessation.

Paris Dec. 2S.-The grounds upon which
Dreyfus depends for vindication and restoration
10 the army follows:
Dreyfus charges that telegram from Colonel
Sohwartzkoppen. formerly German Military At
iache here. TO Colonel Panizzardi. formerly
Italian Military Attache at Paris presented
10 the court martial at Rennes. bore the date
of April, 1894. when he was occupied with the
details Of the mobiliZa ton OF troops. of which
the telegram treated. whereas the actual De e
of the telegram the last Of March. 1895.
after Dreyfus had heen tried
copy which has been found has established
the correctness of DreVfuS's statement. in the
opinion Of the commission which recommended
q revision Of the case. The statement of the
case against DTeyfus. containing the telegram.
dated April /. 1895. which Dreyfus alleges shows
Of March of that year. IL is alleged that the
late Colonel Henry clipped off a corner Of the
telegram containing the date. and marked the
Sispatch April. 1884 In the document there is
a mention Of the ''thirty-frst Of the current
month
The faisity OF the telegram could have been
established hid the court at ReEnes appreciate
the importance Of this error
a is also stated that in the telegram. where
the words &c canaiIle de D" appear, the
initial d was substituted for the letter p The
original copy, written by NJ Gribelin. the keeper
Of the archives of the War Office carried the
letter p. The scratching upon the paper was
apparent, bur ri. Bertillon. the handwriting ex-
pert testified that the letter d was correct II
IS now alleged he was in error
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29

Plight of Schmittberger in Case
McAUou Returns to P01Cer.

There gossip at Police Headquarters yester-
ady to what might be expected to happen TO
Inspector Max T. Schmttberger II Thomas +. Nc
Avoy became deputy police commissioner Nc
Avoy Inspector OF police years ago. and ne
retired suddenly a pension after Schmittoerser
made his "squeaI' before the Lexow Committee
Schmittberger was then a captain. In his COMES
sion he declared that the commander OF pre-
cinct in Inspector McAvoy's district he caused
blacknaaiI to be collected from poolrooms and d.
vided the money with McAvoy. This was the only
testimony that smirched McAvoy in the investsa-
ton. but McAvoy did not wait long in applying for
retirement pension 49,, .
When General Greene was being ADVISED SONS
months ago bv District Attorney Jerome not 10
promote Schmittberger to an insF ectorshlp. pc
Lexow Committee that he was thef' McAyoy.
as a Tammany district leader, gave an interview
heapins abuse On Schmittberger This attack on
Schrlittberger indicated that McANoy nelu u
grudge against the who was supposed 10 hsFe
frightened him into retirement from the ponce
The prospect of having McAvoy in Deyery's
former place at Police Headquarters mas susseSled
Tn some of the officials there that SchmittoergeI
might have hard row to hoe in the department
as McAvoy's subordinate, and there was Fepor-
that Schmittberger might follow McAVoy 8 eA-
ample and seek retirement a pension An ex.
animation of the record however, showed tn1t
Schmittberger lacks three years OF age 70 enutIe
him to retirement. although he has served as a
policeman more than the required tWenty-nVe
years. The only way OF escape for SchmitIoergeT,
if he wished to retire on pension WouId oe 70
acquire some convenient infrmity which the police
surgeons could certify to as disqualitylnE MIN Ior
duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
REYES PREPARING TO GO.
Diplomatic Relations zcith Colombia
LikeLg To Be SeUered Soon.

Washington. Dec 2s.-Although Secretary Hay
has not yet replied 10 the note OF General Reyes
preparations are rapidly going on for closing
the Colombian Legation here and the DEPART
ure OF Colombia's representatives for home.
Il is clear that they 60 not entertain much hope
of a satisfactory response by this government
Already most of the legation files have been
packed UP. and arrangements completed for
placing them in storage here General Reyes has
denied himself TO many callers for several days.
II Is believed that while the reply Of Mr. Hay
has rot been made, sufficient information has
been obtained by the Colombian representatives
IN the interviews they have had with the Sec
rotary 20 enable them 10 forecast its conclu-
sions The preparations for closing up the az
fairs Of the legation would seem 10 indicate that
General Reyes and DR.. HerTan are awaiting only
as g matter Of form and diplomatic courtesy
the Official communication of Mr.. Hay. setting
forth the reasons why this government cannot
accept their views Of the Panama situation be-
sore severing diplomatic relations with the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
NO "SHAKE-UP" BY HAYES.
Official Says Firemen VIII Hold
Places by Merit.

Nicholas J. Hayes. Deputy City Clerk. who has
been appointed by Mayor elect Mcclellan as Fire
Commissioner to succeed Commissioner Sturgls
denied Yesterday that there Is to be an ndiscrmi-
nate ''shake-up'' after January in Il department
over which he is to preside. This denial. made 10
Tribune reporter was called forth by the publica-
ton of story to the effect that wholesale changes
were contemplated
Mr. Hayes is genial. courteous man. but usually
reticent and his statement yesterday was the first
that he has made since being named as a Commits
soner. He said;
OF course if the department needs shaking up
for the Improvement of the service, there VIII De
one. otherwise not. l am not of those who be
Iieve in permitting politics to interfere with the
proper administration of & department. and shall
make this a part of my policy In my new ot11ce.
The men of the department can hope to advance
and hold their places only If their efficiency de-
mands ii. Every must stand on his merit
really have not yet formulated any plans am
familiarizing myself as much as | can with the
routine OF the office whose duties / shall take up
on Friday. / had hoped to get out OF town for
few days during the holidays, but ] am so very
busy closing up the affairs of my office as Deputy
CITY Clerk that this is simply an impoSsibility.
Mr. Hayes has not yet appointed his private sec
rotary nor has the department secretary been
named Taking a great bundle of letters from his
coat pocket yesterday. he remarked, Here are
few applications for the places"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
TROUBLES OF W. @. MADOO.
Tunnel Builder Confused zrith Plain
WILLIAM, Coming Police RuIer.

William g. McAdoo. president OF the New-York
ana New-Jersey Tunnel Company. cannot get away
from MS former law partner William McAdoO.
VINO has just been appointed Police Commissioners
by MayoT-elect Mcclellan. William G. McAdoos
tYpewriters are working overtime answering letters
ana redlrecting envelopes which contain messages
which should 90 TO plain William.
The men are not related Until few months
ago. however, they were law Dartners- Then Will
lam q. McAdOo thinking that it hardly Fair
10 his partner TO devote much time 20 the build
ing OF the New-York and New-Jersey tunnel sus-
gested dissolution OF the firm OF McAdoo & NJ
Adoo. William G. continued his Office al No Is
Wall-sG. while the man who Is to be Police Com
missioner moved to the Broad Exchange Building
at NO. 70 BrOdd-SJ-
All went we'll with only an occasional mixup OF
correspondence. until William MCAdOO dis
cuSsed Tor the head Of the Police Department IS
soon as the dispatches from Washington in The
1rloune and other papers announced that the for
succeed General Greene the troubles OF William c.
McAdoO began He began TO receive suggestions
aoOut running the force, granting pensions, tnSL-
tuIhS the three platoon system, and so forth.
his telephone rang one day. and the voice said:
you've got your nerve with you TO be holding
FRANCHISE for tunnel, and then grab on the Police
department on TOP of it.
I'm not the McAdoo" said Mr. McAdco I'm
william c. NcAdoo. The other McAdoO is William
McAdOO. Hes it,
Too thin" came back over the wire. You can't
rooi me- ] saw II IL a Philadelphia paper. There's
only one William McAdoo. and you re it
Mr. McAdOo would like to have IL understood
that he is not to be the new Police Commissioners
lie Is IN the tunnel business. While he admits
that the record OF the Police Department warrants
the deduction that tunnel builder might be q
good Police Commissioner he insists that in this
tween William McAdoO, his former partner. and
William g. McAdoo. himself