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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
PREPARING FOR COLOMBIA.
So That an Expedition Could be
Resisted.

Colon, December 7.-Following in
structions received December 4th from
the navy department at Washington.
United States gunboats on both sides OF
the isthmus have started or are start
ing on accommodating expeditions along
the coasts, principally in the direction
Of Colombia, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the condition of the trails and
loads between the Panama and Colon
ola frontiers, the facilities of the coun-
try for sustaining expeditions marching
or Panama and to generally determine
the United States best course of action
in case of Colombian invasion Of the
iSthmuS, and also to learn the attitude
Of the various Indian tribes inhabiting
both coasts.
The United States cruiser Atlanta has
gone to San Bla for this purpo and
probably will continue to the gulf Of
Darien. Another vessel will be sent 10
San Miguel, on the Pacific and q third
to David, also on the Pacific but to-
wards Costa Rica, to look over the local
conditions at ChiriQui make a show
of force, if it is thought necessary, and
study the possibility Of Colombia's land
ing small schooner expeditions at Chlrl-
qui from southern points. The Pana-
manian authorities are aiding those
efforts. They have sent out several
parties on bot sides of the isthmus
to seek Information and watch possible
movements on the part Of Colombia
One such party was sent out from
Colon in a small siOop, which was prob
ably lost near Meamar, on the San
Bias coast. The boat was found bottom
upward and it's occupants are missing.
| No reports have yet been received from
these parties to indicate that any war
f, like movements are taking place.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
NOW BEING INSTALLED.
Expert Here Putting in Place Int
New Storage Battery for the Fire
Alarm System.

The end Of the present week will in
all probability find the completion Of
the storage battery Of the fire alarm
system. Mr.. Charles Berst, Of the
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company. New
York. is now in the city directing the
installation Of the new and ~up-to-date
feature and says he expects to have the
work completed by the time mentioned
The addition of the storage battery
viii make the Wilmington alarm sys-
tenn thoroughly modern and the equal
of any.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
Contests Before the House.

Washington, December 1.-The list Of
contests filed with the House Includes
North CarOlina-Tenth district; South
CarClina-First and Seventh distrIct.-
TenEessee-Eighth district.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11

Mrs. J. E. Higbee, of New York, ar
rived yesterday 10 join her husband,
Captain Higbee. of the schooner Robert
H. Stevenson. now loading in port.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
ELKS' DAY
Beautiful Memorial Ser
vice at the Academy
Sunday
MANY ATTENDED

TrIDute to the Absent Brothers Was
i'm the Form of a Most Impressive
CPrcmOny-EIOqucnt Grafton by
Hon. Bob GIcnn-Superb Musical
Programme.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet this
afternoon at 3 O'Clock in the par!ors Of
the Y. u. c. 4.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11

William J.. Bellamy, Esq, returned
yesterday from Durham, where Sunday
The delivered an Elk memorial address.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
Hoods Sarsap0r;EG>
and Pills

Thoroughly eradicate scrofula and build
up the system that has suffered from it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-11
MIR. BOWSerS
Caller
He Wanted Data In the
Interest of Medical Science

Copyright, 1903, by c. B. Lewis.l
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
-ssssYees+
HARLEY.
Row to make Prison rife Bappy.

There are great many little
things you can do to tighten the
cares and hardships of prison life.
In the first place you can beautify
your cell and can construct many
little ornamental and useful things,
too, which will be conducive to
your welfare. In this paper I will
describe how to make useful OBJ
ject which will be found of value
and practical use. especially dur
ing the long summer months.
Everyone knows how very handy
it lie to have refrigerator during
June, July and August. First
close your cupboard door securely
so it will not come open. The best
way is to nail it shut, being care
full not to make any noise.
Procure from some friend who
works in the paint shop sufficient
quantity of putty and thoroughly
putty all the seams and cracks.
Next pry off the top of the cup
board and line the interior with
zinc. With two inch auger, bore
hole in the door about half way
up and insert in this hole pipe
which you can easily make out of
one of your tin cups. Plug the
end that protrudes, with the cork
from your ink bottle. Get permits
sion to 60 to the ice house each
evening before work is over and
bring a piece of ice to your cell.
On Sundays you can bring the ice
right after drill.
By keeping your water jar in
the cupboard and placing the ice
inside, you will always have plen-
ty of ice water and on Sundays it
will be found an excellent refrig-
orator to keep your evening lunch
in. The tin pipe of course must
be inserted into the jar and when
the night guard comes along he
will be surprised at your ingenuity.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
the adjournment was taken. The
organization starts on the new
year with bright prospects.

The Mirror The visitors who reg
Register. istered in The MIR
RoR Office during the week were
the following: Mrs. Rose E. Will
son, Miss Zella A. Barr, Daven-
port, Iowa; Andrew j. Eckstein,
New Ulm, Mimi; w. j. Harrison,
st. Paul; H. U. johnson, St1llwa-
ter; Mrs. F. l.. Mackey, Coal Har-
Dor, N. D.; Mrs. Anna Clark, Still
water; J. B. Wanless, Capt. w. S.
Lloyd, Duluth; E. McCraney,
Winona, Mimi; I. N. Bronson,
Saltwater; Miss Olive Clark, Men,
phis, Tenn; Mrs. E. G. Williams,
Saltwater; Mrs. Mae Kane, Miss
Mae Cady, Miss Janette Cady. ST..
Paul; W. Leroy Barnes, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. w.
Losh, Greeley, Iowa; HI. B. Myrick,
Minneapolis; r. I. Wall, Havana,
Cuba; T. r. 'Yerxa, st. Paul; Miss
Mamie A. O'Grady, J. w. Law
renee, st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

farmer and fruit grower has no
difficulty in underselling the fruit
growers and farmers of the South
ern states.
"In the province of Pinto del
Rio, some 12O miles from Havana,
good land can be purchased from
500 to $35 an acre. A railroad
from Havana passes through Pinto
del Rio, and the district is becom-
ing popular with settlers of limit
ed means. I think man should
have at least 1000 before going
to Cuba to settle. If he makes the
attempt with less he may succeed,
of course, but the chances are that
he will fall
Referring to the proposed reci-
procity treaty. Mr.. Wall said:
II think we hear less about reci-
procity in Cuba than you do in the
States. Of course if it comes it
will be welcome, but even if the
present tariff rates continue, the
island will manage to get along.
Cuba has natural monopoly of
certain products and can always
find market for them
Mr.. Wall says the climate of
Cuba has been greatly maligned.
All that is necessary to keep well,
he says, is to take reasonable pre-
cautions. He does not think the
experience of the troops should be
taken as a criterion, as many of
them were unhoused and poorly
fed.
Mr.. Wall was accompanied by
Mr.. T.. A. Yerxa of st. Paul, who
has been visiting the Isle of Pines
for the last six months, and Mr..
Fl. B. Myrick of Minneapolis.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

One of the teachers says: "The
pupils at night school who are anx-
ious to progress should not over
look the Importance of selecting
nothing but the best reading mat
ter. Those in doubt as to what
books to put on their library slips
should ask the teacher, who will
be glad to make SUGGESTIONS
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Eow Summer courist Rates.

Via Chicago Great Western
Railway. Round trips to Colorado,
Utah, Black Hills, New Mexico
and Texas points. Tickets on sale
daily June LIST to September 3Oth,
Good to return October 31st. Fol
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. P.
Elmer, G.. P. A., Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

Movement of DIX prisoners
Prison Population. wara ralaasod
and five received during the week.
Of those who went out A. E., 623,
and L. F. Y, IT'S, were paroled,
The following were discharged: P.
N, 9O1; E. e. E., 1888; D. McC.,
9O3, and j. s. r., $50.
There are 555 inmates in the
prison, of whom 1877 are in the first
grade; 142 in the second, and six
teen in the third. The last register
number is 11O5.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

Warden Wolfer addressed gath
ering of farmers at the Lac Qui
Parle county fair at Madison last
Saturday. He talked about the
manufacture of binder Irvine and
other kindred subjects Of interest
to the farmer. The Warden left
here Friday afternoon, returning
Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

Steward Bordwell returned from
his vacation last week. During
his absence he visited the princi-
pal cities Of Colorado, climbed
Pixies Peak, visited the Garden of
the Gods, went through the Royal
Gorge, visited the prison at Canon
City and in fact saw all the easily
accessible show places in the state.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

A Burroughs adding machine
has been installed on trial in the
Office of the shoe company, and if
sufficient work is found to keep
it busy" it may be retained. 1t
will correctly add column of fig
ures yard long, and as it does
away with improbable routine
work it is said to be great time
saver.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
N eW Officers
Are Elected.

New officers The annual meet
Are Elected. ing Of the local
Chautauqua circle was held Sun
day afternoon and officers we're
elected for the coming year. There
were three candidates for the Of
fee Of president, all Of whom are
valuable members Of the circle and
popular with their fellows, conse-
quently the election was close.
Many Chautauquans regretted that
it was only possible to elect one
man to Office, but all feel that the
one finally decided upon will make
an efficient leader. The contest for
the secretaryship was also close, as
both the candidates nominated
are we'll qualified to fill the posi-
ton. The Office of vice. president
went by reclamation to the for
mer incumbent. The officers are:
President, G.. S., 1854; vice-pres-
ident, w. E. c., GIG secretary,
L. S., 5402.
Owing to the time devoted to
the election, the regular program
was somewhat curtailed. Four
papers were read as usual, but the
discussion Was limited. A paper
entitled "a Trip Through Ireland
in 1943'' came first on the pro-
gram. The member evidently has
faith in the efficacy of the new
land bill, as he prophesies that
Ireland will be land of home
owners forty years hence. He also
believes the old Irish language
will be revived and become popu-
lar in the future, Notwithstanding
the common idea that at present
the ability to speak the tongue is
limited to Mr.. George Moore and
six aged ladies, one of whom is
said to reside in Saltwater.
A paper on "The Negro Cues
ton" came next and was followed
by an essay entitled relationship
and Suffrage" The latter was
one of the best papers read before
the circle in some time, and it is
to be regretted that it could not
be discussed.
An excellent special report deal
ing with the incidents leading to
the treason of Benedict Arnold
brought the program to close.
Here again was another paper that
the members felt might have been
proGtably discussed.
At the request of the chair, one
OF the musical members favored
the circle with a vocal solo, after
which few moments were de-
voted to general discussion before
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

Good Place Cuba is good place
For Poor Men. for an active and
enterprising man with little cap
ital to 60 to; but if he is without
money it is good place to avoid.
So says Mr.. R. I. Wall of Havana,
Cuba, who visited The MIRROR
Office in company with Clerk II. w.
Davis, Tuesday. There is plenty of
land to be had on the island at
very reasonable prices and labor is
cheap there, so it is only necessary
to have little money to make a
start.
I'm the vicinity of Havana" said
Mr.. Wall, Gland is worth about
$75 an acre. It is rich soil, and
while the tobacco produced in that
neighborhood does not command
the price it does when grown in
some other districts on the island,
still it is marketable and usually
profitable to raise. However, I
think a person with a small capital
would do we'll to avoid tobacco at
first and devote his energies to
raising fruitsand winter vegetables.
There is always a market for this
sort of produce in Cuba, and not
outstanding the fact that the
United States imposes an import
duty on such things the Cuban
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24

Deputy Warden Glennon re-
turned from his vacation Tuesday
morning. While he was away he
visited friends in Dubuque, Iowa,
and Chicago. While in the latter
place, Mr.. Glennon took trip to
Joliet and was shown over the
Illinois state prison at that place
He says he was shown all there
was to see about the prison and
was most agreeably entertained.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
LOCAL NEWS.

Capt. Alexander is away on fur
Tough and Guard Lyons is on duty
in the dollhouse.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
FACTS AND FICTION ~
~ FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Queer Ways
GO Woc.
That there accounting for the eccentres Of
is sufficiently proved by the odd methods in which many

~ SsuHcenuy
the worlds great men have their
When sohumann famous
penness musician he
with each other But
even write to his lady love he poured out his soul her of
to Clara printed musical journal Of which editor
When the time was for settling his destiny he made music the vehicle
her single word being uttered and received joyful
assent through the medium.
pretty
absorbed in her work When
him. sa knew Mr. Edison always
he o her
give ay you willing
marry would like marry you"
month promoted a partnership
lshe regretted.
sphr his wife with equally dramatic uddennes After
and while the tumut OF still ringing their said his
Shall we thus through e For he lady
eloquent preacher century ago. called to
Miss Corbet
behind reading
the man. Even less marked
Miss Corbet changed
Dr. Abenethy the courthp
his his patients When meeting
Miss Anna Threla would make desirable life
and told freely
much busy have time
willing
Gnboroughs woong made almost absurdly
delighted
Ganborough
did tempting
conancy Jeremy
early manhood Bentham hand
Loyalty proposed again
you have not engrossed thoughts"
Bsmarcs resolution
making meeting
her and accepted and the following
himself the house of young
undesirable young
refused the house until his suit
Probably
undecided Lord Byron
Mbnks 1
down the "fated handing peru
pretty letter., the friend reading pity
shouldn't
Ledger
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-09-24
Deer Bunting
Tn automobiles.


recently returned tour which he quite successful
Accompanied Dr. E. Smith, Mr.
through South Park
Ute the difficult the Colorado
entered the "Fat Top called going directly the
vehicle Several
of the Montgomery Land and Cattle Company.
the trip the auto passed through
which has before visited
distance apparently
animal While within
Price his attempt
was considered sportsmanlike
vehicle
within the limits The local commenting
automobile make
Rifle
Smith The machine
Harp Salty hand with
thing All the
double and the collar will
sheep"
cowboys riding
branding
kind through the Grand River
states
inch of earth for top coverng-Harper's Weekly
rechsag member Herr
the
his
the righteousness Of his act and he joined the
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-15
B0DQT

Women are entrusted with the sole
charge OF many railway stations in
Australia.
The new civil code drafted for Swift
eclGnd allows a woman TO dispose as
she plcases OF the fruits Of her work.
Miss Estele Reed. Federal Supcrin-
tendent of Indian schools, has prob
ably the most important and highest
salar,cd Office Of any woman In the
employ Of the Government
Nine. Media possesses a collection
CT pearls which she values so mucn
that she has a private detective to ac-
company her constantly while she is
wearing them ard guard the precious
gems.
Mrs Winnie Ecam EoXio, Of ST.
PaIl, Is 10 make Il lice-s!2e statue Of
Ezra Cornell for Cornell University,
but she viii accept I'D pay fog it, Mrs.
Hoxie Is sculptor oe the marble Lin
colin now In the roturda of the Na-
tiona' Capitol
st Tie annual meeting Of the asso.
Cation for the promotion of the Inter-
national Institute for Girls In Spain,
held in Boston the othe. Cay, it was
announced that $4,000 Of the 100000
FOR the purpose of erecting a new
building has been contributed.
Hagegstown, IND, mas a cemetery en-
tirely managed by women. Twelve
years ago this cemetery was n weed
patch, and was so neglected by tie
town rs 10 be q disgrace to it. The
women then took a hand, and by the
cid OF spades hoes, scythes, axes and
rakes hTye transformed it into place
of beauty, and that without the assist
ance of man.
Nine. Florence Rogers HartWig one
Of the ladies in waiting to the Queen
of Eoumania Carmen SYLVIA, is 4 New
Engiander and was born in Vermont.
When she was child her parents
moved to Germany and she was mar.
ried in that country to Elias Hartwig.
Business interests afterward caused
the removal of Nine Hartwig and her
husband to Bucharest Mmc. Hartwig
possesses a fine voice and she first at
tractel the attention of the Eoumanian
Queen by her singing.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-15
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge OF what IL Dest More Inc
portant Than Wealth With
out n.

1t must be apparent 20 every one that
qualities Of the highest order are neces-
sary 20 enable the best OF the products Of
modern commerce to attain permanently
TO universal acceptance. However loudly
heraided, they may not hope for Worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval, not OF individuals only
but of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting, enjoying and learn
ling the real worth Of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commendation. consequently.
becomes important TO others since TO
meet the requirements Of the well in
formed Of all countries the method Of
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent Of its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only, but Is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter Of a century Of
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup Of Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best Of family laXatives. It's quality Is
due not only TO the excellence of TIE
combination Of the laxative and carmln-
alive principles Of plants known TO act
most bcnencially on the system and pre-
scented IN the form Of a pleasant and re-
AAt1AlNb llQulu5 DuL also 10 the method
Of manufacture Of the California Fig
Syrup Co., which ensures that uniformi-
" and purity essential In remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that It is an excellent
laxative. If at ali eminent in his pro-
fession and has made q special study Of
laXatives and their effects upon the sys-
TEN he Will ten you that It Is the best
Of family laxa..ves, because It is sim
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
swoetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed, without any IN
pleasant after-cffects. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup Of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell It, at
tae regular price eff fifty cents per bot
tie, because It gives general satisfac-
ton, but one should remember that in
order to Get the beneficial effects of
Syrup Of Figs it is necessary to buy the
genuine, which Is sold in original pack
ages only; the name of the remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Zig Syrup Co.
printed on the front of every package.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-15
ria .,--. Things
s3},11:jS2=,.,,e9t0 W90''

Oriental jeweiry is still il The lead.
Large barred effects are very smar!
Deep antique lace is very smart Oh
white coat.
MaI,ese lace is one Of the lovely and
modish sorts.
Bell sleeves in coats may or may
not have cuffs.
Sashcs of black ribbon velvet are
much in favor.
Pleats Of all sizes vie with each other
for supremacy.
The Greek stripe in colored fabrics
is very modsh.
Despite the alarmists the grape has
not entirely disappeared.
In colorcd linen frocls many novel
trimmings will be introduced
Lily ofthe valley, flowers ard foliage,
forms one Of the loyeliest evening hats.
A pretty shirt waist is of white
barred muslin with deep tucks in waist
and sleeves.
Little wreaths If pink chiffon en- ap-
pique adorn one Of the newest and
loyeliest evening robes.
Smart little turnover collars are
made Of white linen embroidered with
Japanese letters in black.
The garniture Of artificial flowers on
evening gowns was never more beauti-
full, There are passion flowers, violets,
iris, heartsease and roses, and several
tones Of one flower are used on one
dress.
/ Chiffon velvet is one OF the new
waist materials, and its general use
/ in Paris certainly commends it here.
The fabric resembles panne, and is
said TO be impossible of imitation in
cheaDe: grades
Skirts are growing wider and wider.
and nearly all Of them are pleated or
shirred at the waist, but with the in
+ crease in width there Is corresponding
I decrease Of ornamentGtion. The new
est models have no trimming on the
skirts
/ Canoes are coming into fashion
again, and some ffy-year-oid iewolry
is being brought out The most erect
ive use to which some splendid cid
s.sl.laapclas are put is to set them in 4
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-15

shows spch wear that 81 reeds az sorts
Of artificial props and omjellIsh.
ments 10 give II an appearance" Il
IS really q ply THAI women do 80; real
lie what a part IN The loss Of youthful
looks the afternoon tea and reception
menu plays OF course the truly clever
woman, or she who has learned ile
fine art OF dining, cyadcs those menus,
with lncoEsnIcuous tact. and so does
no damage 70 good LOOKS or appetite
by her afternoon designations.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-05-15
FASHIONS IN UNDERWEAR.

Dainty underwear is absolutely es-
sentlal to the woman OF refinement.
This does not necessarily mean costly
French lingerie smothercd in lace and
displaying much fine and intricate
handiWork. Underwear may be dainty
and yet Inexpensive, but TO have it so
is a matter Of good taste rather than
the mere spending Of money. Use
good material, fine in texture 10 begin
with, even il this means that the gar
ments can be but sparingly trimmed.
The fashions in underwear this sea-
son are designed along the line Of COM
fort quite as much as beauty. The
models invariably show the low neck
and the elbow-sleeye, and yolumiEous
fulness IS everywhere omitted. Tie
corset-cover, the skirt and even the
ehemise, are carefully Embellishments
Home Companion. ,sla..sfis ~ e.s,....s.
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