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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
THE BISHOP SENTENCE.

THE Concord Tribune believes that
a canvas of the state would disclose
that nine hundred and ninety-nine out
Of every thousand of the people think
that Bishops sentence was too light by
half. We have no doubt this is true
The Observer has heard but one opin-
ion on the subject, and it is expressed
by u contemporary. And yet-had
the sentence been heavier the appeal
would have been prosecuted, with the
possibilities of a new trial and it's at
tendant expense. and. with the always
diminishing public sentiment against
a slayer. the possibility of an acquittal
the next time, for there is never any
guessing what a jury is going to do.
And then again, five years is a good
long time in q human life. and to this
is to be added the stigma of a term of
service in the Denitentiary. an inerad-
icable brand for a man to. ear
thing to be remembered against him all
his days, to be cast in the teeth of his
children and his children's children af-
ter he is dead. Furthermore, let us not
forget the quality of mercy-and this
is a reminder that it was heard in Ra-
leigh last week that eX-Judge w. S.
Oh. RObinson-pardon for quoting him
a~gain-once said hat every superior
court judge should be made to serve a
term of one wear in the penitentiary
as a preparation for the pencil Tho
Observer does not think that Bishop's
sentence was Is heavy as it should
have been and does not offer the above
for the defence of the presiding judge
but it is we'll enough to look at all
sides Of all cases."-Charlotte Observer.
Just here we will recount a proceed
ing which occurred in the superior
court for one of the middle counties of
this state some twenty years ago. A
negro man had been indicted in two
cases. His lawyer entered a submits
sion in one case and fought the other.
His client was convicted. A motion
for n new trial was made and over
ruled. The attorney gave notice of an
appeal. The judge from the bench said
to the attorney: "All right, Sir, If you
wish to take this case up 1 will give
the defendant a sentence worth APP
peaiing from, and I want you to re-
m that in the other case against
your client you have no appeal" AL
though the judge said this l~aughingly
the lawyer, remembering HOrace's
question about what prevents a man
from speaking the truth, though
laughing" concluded it would be the
wiser plan not to take up the case on
appeal and Immediately withdrew his
notice, and the negro got off with very
light sentences.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
BRYAS'S ORGAN SUSPENDS,

h Daily Post, of Lincoln Neb., mas
suspended. The cause of the suspen-
sion vas a shortage of funds which
caused delay in paying wages of en-
ployes and a consequent strike by the
printers and pressmen. The Post was
founded by Colonel w. ]. Bryan and a
few of his political friends in 1896 and
was Mr.. Bryan's personal organ in the
west. Now this is rough on Mr.. Bryan,
the advocate of the labcring man,
that he should allow a strike because
of non-payment of wages to occur IN
a concern in which he was part owner.
while he is growing rich running a
weekly paper in the same state. Had
he been contented with less expensive
mantelpieces and more commonplace
barns on that plantation he COULD have
helped out the poor printers and tided
over the stringent period with his per-
sonal organ. But, perhaps, Mr.. Bryan
a come to the conclusion that as no
political prefernent for himself is in
sight it would be better for his farm
to get the benefits of the big income
from The Commoner than to sink Il in
the organ that can no longer aid him
politically, and as for the printers and
pressmen, of course they should not ex-
Mr.. Bryan to help them out from
his ~hard-earned savings. If the paper
not paying h stockholders it
could MOI be expected to pay the en-
employees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
Here We Are Knocking at Your Door.
We Come Every Sunday Morning
WITH FRESH NEWS TO TELL.

The facts are our store IS constantly
being supplied with new and petty
goods. We want to sell them AMI we
try hard to sell them n I am Lroud
to say our sales this year are q great
deal larger han they were last. h
reason for this is simple. We do bus
mess O the right principle. We Fuy
our goods in large quantities and pay
the cash for them. We sell them on a
small profit and sell for cash end punch
your cards and give o a present free.
Our large department store is ore Of
the most representative in the city and
every department is filled fuII of goods
in all quantities and prices.
Our sales this week has
been quite a success.
We have received a good many new
things. We have 1000 yards of l yard
wide Bleaching to sell at 4Ac per yard
this week
1900 yards best calico at &c yard.
100 pair fines quality Ladies' shoes
in small size, worth $500 and 500 for
s1.00 a pair.
300 Ladies skirts in all grades, color
and prices from SOC to $4.75 each. Our
$4.75 skirts are beautiful, made of
~brOadclOth and is a handsome garment.
Just received a very extensive line Of
applique trimming in Laces and inser-
tiOns, chiffon veilings and fancy hat
trimmings
We have the medallion applique. 2s
inches wide at d special price Of I0c
per yard. Very handsome chiffon ap-
plique in black and white from zoe to
69c per yard-a full line of styles.
Our line of white and colored inser-
ions at &c per yard. Embroidery rom
3hc per yard up for the trimming of
your spring dresses.
We have a full line of all over faces
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
SUNDAY SESSION OF CONGRESS.

The house of representatives held a
day by the calendar, it was still Thurs
day according to the journal of the
house. as that body had not taken an
adjournment since it convened on that
day, but has only taken recesses from
time to time. This procedure is to
check the power of filibustering by ne
democrats. AS it is, though the latter
are able to greatly retari business.
They gave the republicans due warn
ing that they would pursue this course
if the latter unseated Mr.. Rutler m
they have kept their word to the hest
of their ability. During the four hours
session of Sunday there were six roll
calls. The republicans succeeded in
carrying the District of Columbia bill
and in having the previous question or
dered on the Alaskan homestead bill.
This was the extent of the work COR
the day and the house finally took a
recess until yesterday. continuing the
session of Thursday. There will hardly
be any further legislation this session
except the passage of the appropriation
bills. The omnibus public buildings bill
may get through. If it does it will be
because so many senators and repre-
sentatives are personally interested IN
items for erection of federal buildings
in their states and districts. Congress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

from 15c, 25c. a5c, 4Sc, 75c and s1.0s per
yard.
A nice line Of new corsets just re-
ceived. A full line of ladies muslin I'm
derwear. corset, covers, gowns, skirts
and pants, also little bapies dresses
from 25c up.
In our hosiery department we sell
the best quality children's hosiery, 3
pair for Csc. A big line of campie hos
iery to sell at less than cost, as We get
a liberal discount on them as samples.
In boys clothing we a Just receiv-
ed a large stock of new spring suits
handsome styles from $500 to 81 SD q
suit, made of best quality goods,
splendidly made up INC we guarantee
the price to be as low as anybody car
sell them.
Nice Norfolk suits all wool and nice
~ lined and trimmed at $3.50. We also
received q nice line of youths suits &c to
10 years in prices from 1915 to $3.50 8
suit
In Jul clothing department we han1Ie
a large stock of mems and boys pants
and boys waists.
We marked down today a line OF
men and boys hats to close out regard
less Of. cost. One line of mems fine
French hats hat we sold FOR s1.25 we
have marked down to CSC. A big line
Of men and boys hats to close out at
25c-sOme of them for less than half
cost. We are simply overstOcked in
this department.
We want your trade and we write
these advertisements to keep you Lost
ed as to Wha we are doing AMI the
price we are selling our goods at,
Come see us. We punch cards with
cash purchases and give you 3. vaIua-
present free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
A Printer Greatly Surprised.

Il never was so much surprised in
my life, as / was with the results of
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm" says
Henry T. Crook, pressman of the Ashe-
vile On. c. Gazette. Il contracted a
severe ase of rheumatism early last
winter by getting my feet wet. 1 tried
several things for it without benefit
One day while looking over the Gazette
L noticed that Pain Balm was positive
ly guaranteed to cure rheumatism, sc
bought a bottle Of it and before using
two-thirds of 1t my rheumatism had
taken it's flight Inc / have not had a
rheumatic pain since" Sold by r. r.
Bellamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Loose joints, bow legs, big
head, and soft bones-mean
ricketts,. 1t is a typical disease
Tor the best workings of SCOTS
Emulsion.
For the weak bones SCOTS
Z m ulsion supplies those
powerful tonics the hypophos-
,hites. For the loss of hesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the
lourishing cod-liver oil.
SCOTS Emulsion corrects
he effects of imperfect nour-
.shment and brings rapid i'm
Drovement In every way to
rickety children.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, Chemists, 4os Pearl ST., N. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

The negro problem in the southern
states is heard from across the At
lantic. The newspapers of Paris are
now discussing the question. Well.
they know as much about it as many
of the northern editors who are dis
cuSSing 1t.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

The latest fad of the federal agricul-
tural department is an experiment in
reducing a breed of featherless chick
ems. Just think of trying to carve an
aged rooster whose toughness has been
increased by natures effort to protect
his carcass with a skin of sufficient
thickness and rhinoceros-like quality
to take the place If the feathers mans
ingenuity has deprived him of.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Is an hereditary disease, and one for
which a tainted ancestry or blood poison
ed parentage is responsible. 1t Is trans
mitted through the blood and shows
itself in swelling and liberation OF the
glands of the neck, cata-rh of the head.
weak eyes, sores, Assesses and skin erup-
tions, with a gradual wasting away Of
strength and vitality. 1t also attacks the
bones and joints, resulting in white swell
ling, hip disease and deformities OF every
kind. We see the effects of this awful
blood faint every day, but it exists in so
many forms that often it passes for some
thing else and is treated as anotherdlsease.
Scrofula robs the blood of its nutrltive
qualities. and it becomes too poor to pro-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Tomorrow is the last day of the Fifty
seventh congress-. Senator Morgan sees
victory in sight. He alone will be re-
canal treaty if it is not ratified. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether he will de-
serve h thanks or the condemnation
of the public for the wonderful fight
he has made against this measure.
There is one thing. though, of which
the people are Observation-Disclosures right
or wrong the senator is sincere and
fully convinced that he is acting in the
best interests of the country. He
should have credit for this even from
those who do not agree with him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

That was a shrewd trick played upon
state of Indiana by the friends of the
men who are under indictment for
body-snatching. 1t shows how easily
frauds in legislation can be committed.
1t is remarkable that the legislature
should pass 4 bill and the governor sign
it without knowing that it repeats all
laws making this horrible deed a crime.
Still such is the case and all the men
now under Indictment for this offence
will be discharged as soon as formal
proceedings a be instituted in the
courts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Wilmington is not personally inter-
Wilmington is not particularly inter-
in the state over the location of the
monuments to Generals Nash and
Davidson. 1t seems to US that the one
to Davidson should be at Charlotte or
on Gullford BATTLE-GROUND and the one
to Nash in NASH square in Raleigh. but
it is none of our fight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

The Houston Post quotes Crum-
packer as saying the negro must de-
pend on evolution for elevation and
says this will be a great deal surer
than depending on Crumpacker.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

Washington, March 2.-William r.
Day the new associate justice of the
United States supreme court, sat with
the court for the first time today. The
ceremony of initiation was in accord
ance with. the usual practices of the
court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

AS reSults of our war with Spain we
ave secured a naval station at
Guantanamo n a coaling station at
Bahia Honda. We will get the Isle of
Pines after awhile and Cuba later on.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
Judge Timberlake and Congressman

Judge Undertake and Congressman
Pou have locked horns over a free rural
delivery man. Timberlake says the man
james Holloway by -name-was one
ofthe registrars down his way and
that he deprived scores of people of the
right to vote. Mr.. Pou says faint so,
but Judge Timberlake says it is, and
that he will go to the president on it
before he will submit.-Greensboro Rec
ord.
What business has a judge of the
superior court interfering with political
appointments? If he wants to enter
politics he should come off the bench.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad reports a decrease of
two million dollars in it's net earnings.
This is largely due. we suppose, to the
coal strike.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

McDuffie's Turpentine and Mutton
Suet Lung Plaster is a certain cure
for w%hooping cough, easy and comfort
able, works while you sleep. rs cents
at r. r. Bellamy's
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06

duce healthy growth
and development. and
thin, emaciated bodies
and pallid, waxy COM
pie lions are the result.
Only a constitutional
remedy. one that works
through the blood, can
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-06
THE GILT
OF A
TAINTED
ANCESTRY.

reach a disease that has been transmitted
through generations or been lurking in
the blood since birth.
S. S. S. ~cleanses the blood of all scrofu-
lous matter and tubercular deposits, and
when rich pure, Notwithstanding blood
is again flowing in the veins there is a
gradual disappearance OF all b danger
Gus symptoms OF Scrotula; strength
returns, and a complete cure IL effected
S. S. S. contains no strong minerals to
further break down and derange the sys-
tenn. but can be taken by the very old, as
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

hot springs, Harvey's. FL Porvenir,
Blake's, Sparks Sapello. Rociada,
and other places, too numerous to
mention, where health can be rccov.
cred. and life becomes q pleasure to
the ennuye, the invalid. the over.
worked business man.
This Territory Is rich IN everything
iron, copper, coal, lead, silver. gold,
that constitutes the wealth Of nations,
mica, limestone. sandstone, marbles,
gypsum. salt, soda In endless variety and
exhaustless quantities. are among the
several products Of the country which
Las Vegas commands. Sheep, cattle,
and lumber abound, SO that in each
OF these prime articles OF commerce
city is the best market In New
Mexico. She handles more wool than
all the other towns in the Territory
while her commerce In hides
Is truly enormous. In the same way,
she stands preeminent for her trade
in grains, hay, vegetables. and other
products; while her trade in Ice,
gathered in the neighboring mountain
canyons, extends east into Kansas
west into Arizona. and south into Old
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11
Serious Farm Hand Shortaue.

The scarcest thing In Missouri Just
now is farm hands, In the northwest
part Of the state hay hands are get
ting 81 per day. This. II is said, Is the
highest wage ever paid for the same
work In that section. Last years
standard was sl,75 and the years be-
fore was $3.50. Tho present difficulty
is due to tho great demand for them
In the Kansas wheat fields. IL Is not
confined TO the harvest season. how.
ever. II extends through almost the
entire year In a greater or less de.
gree Farmers say II is almost impos.
sible 10 get reliable men at anywhere
near the prices they used to pay
Probably the main reason Is that thou.
sands OF the o active and enter.
Ad Serious Farm Hand Shortage.
prising young men of the state have
gone 70 Oklahoma, Indian territory
and other parts OF the country, where
they have had exceptional opportunI-
lies within recent years 10 get cheap
land of their own.-Kansas City Star.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Roy Mcdonald, the Albuquerque
baseball player. caught In a twenty.
one inning game on the eth OF this
month, the second longest league
game on record. It was between
Pittsburg. the team Of which he Is
manager. and Joplin. both OF the Mis-.
souri, Valley league. In the table OF
the game 1t shows Roy to have SO.
cured a hit, two stolen bases. one
put out, nine assists, one error and
TO have taken part In a double play.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

The first FL Paso beneficiary under
the pension system adopted by the
Southern Pacific on the first of the
year is Pap Derr. a former engineer
on tho Southern Pacific. He has Just
received a pension In the shape Of a
check for $i99.SS. This is his accrued
pension since the order went into ef-
feet six months ago at the rate of
$33.23 a month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11
FEEL WELL

Have no appetltc--can't sleep-6ow.
els constipated-LIver inactive. The
stomach has become weak and needs
a medicine to strengthen il. Don't
waste time experimenting with this
or that remedy. but get a bottle Of
Hostetter's stomach Bitters at once.
For so years II has been recognized
as the leading stomach remedy of the
world. and has cured thousands. Try
L. Our private stamp is over the
neck of the bottle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Five years ago there were fifty
seven national banks In Boston with
a capltal stock OF $40, $4,000, on
which IN average dividend of 2.s per
cent Was paid. There are now thirty.
seven national banks, with a capital
Of 1886 900. which pays 6 per cent.
Bank consolidation seems to have
been as effective in improving the
profits Of business as It has been ex.
tensive.-Springfeld Republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

A New Mexico Moses-Many a
time has the Rio Grande been compar-
ed with the Nile. but o further start
ling parallel may now be drawn. A
good lady who stood on the bank
OF the stream saw floating in the
current a basket: in the basket was
a child. This daughter Of Pharaoh
rescued the little n and took 1t to
her home, It is augured that the New
Mexico Moses after forty years will
lead the people of the territory out
or the land of bondage into the long
promised land of state liberty. It will
probably require forty years and an
other Moses to accomplish such a
d%esideratum, at any rate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Tim Ring Dead-Tim Ring died In
Trinidad last Thursday and his funer.
al took place Sunday at that place.
Mr.. Ring was more than 60 years OF
8 and made his home for moro
than a quarter Of a century in Colfax
county Now Mexico. where he was en-.
gagged In ranching and In the cattle
business. He a an excellent citi.
zen and everybody who knew him
was his friend. He leaves to mourn
his loss n wife and sever daughters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Architect r. W. Spencer. with G. +.
Whittlesey. OF Albuquerque. has in.
vented q new building block, which,
II Is thought, will reyolutionlze build.
ing construction to a considerable ex.
tent. The block Is to be made Of CO.
ment. clay or some other durable sub.
stance, and when put together will
make a hollow wall. yet a wall rcpul.
sive to heat and cold weather.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

An Albuquerque paper says the
main building Of the American Lum-
Der company's mills cleaves the sky.
1t must be nearly two stories in
height.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

New Mexico is to have a new town
on the Pecos Valley railroad. forty
eight miles from Roswell on the Pc
nasco. The new town is being organ.
ized by the Dayton townsite company
and will be known as Dayton. New
Mexico. The company has a strong
backing and will no doubt be d great
success, Charles II. Flato Is the pres.
ident, Frank Robb, secretary and
treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11
Third Year Of Hopper pla.

Third Year Of Hopper Plague
Reports from the Espanola valley
are to the effect that the grasshoppers
have again put In their appearance.
this being their third year, and are
devastating the crops. Coming after
the damage wrought by late frosts
and high waters, the erasshopper az.
fiiction Is felt eve more severely
than IN former years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Mrs. HubbelI's Funerai.-The fu1
neral OF Mrs. Thomas S. Hubbell took
place at the church Of the Immaculate
Conception In Albuquerque yesterday,
There was an immense crowd Of
mourning friends present to pay the
last tribute of respect TO a Christian
woman, who during her whole life
went about doing good. The pail
bearers were Charles F. Myers, Jesus
sRonsesSs e. ssssovs,ss Noa Tifcid, ~
8. Strickler and Frank Mckee. The
remains were escorted from the resi-.
dence to the church by the Elks, Of
which Mr.. Hubbell is an honored
member.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

The big Alyarado hotel at Albu-
querque had a close call the other
night. A fire originated in the curio
rooms, but was extinguished before
damage was done.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

The following homestead entry vas
made at the land Office in Santa Fe:
Narciso Lopez Of Puerto de Luna
postofice, 100 acres in Leonard Wood
county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

Concerning the alleged spelling re-
form 1t Is hard to say which is the
more exasperating-"thru' or "thro."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11
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be completed and the casing inserted
by the middle Of next week, when
drilling will be resumed. Teams and
wagons have been sent to Trinchera
for the additional casing required,
and will return by the first Of the next
week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-11

The following funds have been re-
ceived at the Office Of J. III. Vaughn,
territorial treasurer: From George
W. Knaebel, collector and ex-oficio
treasurer Of Santa Re county, $4.272.-
A, taxes of 1902; Solomon Luna. col
lector and ex-oficio treasurer Of Va
lencia county. s6.l16.50, taxes of 1902;
II. Q. Bursum. superintendent Of the
territorial p~enitentlary, ~convicts earn
ings, $275.05. from J. P. Mitchell,
clerk Of the third judicial dis
trict, s592.55. clerks fees: John r.
Griffith. clerk Of the fifth judicial dis
trict, s295.35 clerks fees.