davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Statehood Bill rs Amendment to
propr-atIo Bill.

Washington, February 18.-The sem
ate committee on postofIices n post
roads today completed It's consideration
Of the postoffice appropriation bill and
Senator Mason chairman OF the COM
mittee reported the bill 10 the senate.
In addition to the amendment providing
for the admission OF Oklahoma, Arizona
and New Mexico as sta tes, there were
other changes relating to the conduct
Of the postoffice department.. The
statehood %amendmeI: is somewhat diff
ferent from the statehood bill as ARR
IONA is the first Of tn territories in the
amendment. whereas It is the last men,
toned in the bill. The transposit!on
was made in order 10 give Arizona the
benefit Of the first vote in case of a d.
vision of the question
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Preparing the Prosecution Against
Turf Companies.

Chicago, February 17.-NearIy a hun
Gred persons claiming to have been
made victims of the get rich quick
turf concerns whose offices We're raid
ed last week gathered at the Harrison
street police station today 10 attend
a meeting called by the police. AS
fast as the persons arrived today they
were told to go to Inspector James
Stuart. at the poStoffice, or to the office
Of the states attorney where plans OF
prosecution would be discussed. An
ticipating federal action against them
the concerns whose places were re-
Gently raided have given orders that
their mail be delivered to other adj
dresses.
After sorting over the material taken
in the second raid of Harry BrolaSki'e
place yesterday, the police assert that
evidence was found that investors lost
at least 81, 500 in addition to the S20,-
500 known to have been lost when the
first raid was COMPLETED
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
GOLDSBORO NEWS LETTER.
Merry BurIesquers Take n Trip
Personal and News Notes.
Especial to The Messeng

Especial to The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, n. c., February 1S.-The
Merry Burlesquers, who gave Il credit
able entertainment In the Messenger
Opera House here last night for the
benefit Of the knights of Pythias
building fund, left this morning fol
Rocky Mount. Wilson and Smithfield,
where they will play tonight. Thurs
Qay anu friday night.
Colonel Joseph E. Robinson wen,
up to Raleigh today on business.
Messrs. w. r.. Phillips, w. T. Sum
merlin n Albert Pearsall, delegates
to the state council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, are at
tending a meeting Of thai body in
High Point.
The well known Gorton Ministries
will have the boards Of the Messenger
Onera House in this city on February
26th.
Early in March there will be three
rural free delivery outes instituted
in this district, which will be of great
convenience to our farmers in gen
eral.
Mr.. E. B. Borden, president of tn
Bank of Wayne, left for New Yorl
yesterday evening to attend a meet
ing of the directors of the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad. Of which board
Mr.. Borden a been a member TO
several years.
The grading of our streets is yer.
near completed, M the heavy roller
are now at work packing them, ant
when his is lone with the work O
paving will begin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Nicaragua Company Office Raided
by Police.

Chicago, February 1.-THE office of
the Nicaragua Company, Exchange
building was raided today by govern
ment officers and Frank n. Bittinger,
Henry Burnham and Orlin y. Vincent
were arrested. The prisoners were TAX
en before United States Commissioner
Foote and charged with a fra ldu-ent
use Of the mails
The object Of the Nicaragua company
as announced in circulars. was 70 plant
bananas, cocoa, pine apples and rubber
near Pearl Lagoon in Nicaragua. Pro-
ducts OF the plantations were to he sold
in the United States ard great profits
was promised. In June 1900 $500. 600
worth Of stock was offered for public
subscription and Of this amuont S67. 600
was said to have been sold within two
weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Letter to DR.. w. j. BeIlamy.
OF Wilmington.

Dear Sir: You can put S1C0 in your
!pocket if you can put us in the wrong.
Devoe Lead and Zinc is all paint. 1t
takes fewer gallons to paint a house
than with mixed paints. II wears long
.er than lead and Oil-miXed paints. too.
The State chemists of Maine, New
Hampshire. Vermont. Massachusetts.
New York and Pennsylvania have
!analyzed it n say it is pure.
! If you can prove that any of these
things aren't SO. we've a hundred dol
lars waiting for you.
II these things are true. what paint
will yOu use mex time YOU paint your
house? What will you say to the pso-
pie that ask you?-for doctors get asked
queer questions.
If you know an honest young painter
who Isn't getting the grip on life that
he ought to have, give him this hint:
iDevoe lead and zinc-thatu do it. if III
docs his work as well as the paint does
its.
Yours truly,
7. w. DEVOE & CO.
New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
4siSa R~OOseyeIt's Debut in New Or
leans Society.

New Orleans. February I7.-AIiss Alice
ROoseyelt's debut in New Orleans sOcl-
ETY. was made especially brilliant. To
night the Atlanteans gave their ball at
h French opera house and Mss
Roosevelt occupied a specially deCorat-
ed box. As soon as tableaux and coru-
nations We're over Il special escort con-
Quoted her to Il seat beside the throne.
the King presented her with n hand
some souvenir and she was made Il
member OF the royal party. special hon
ors being paid her by all the grandees
of the mimic court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
viii Move for Dr.. kennedy's Dis
charge.

New York, February 17.-District At
move for the discharge of the bail Of
DR.. Samuel j. Kennedy, once convicted
Of the murder of Dolly Reynolds at
the Grand Hotel in 1899. Kennedy had
two subsequent trials, the jury disa-
greeing in both cases. After the third
trial he was released SIC, 600 bail.
District Attorney Jerome said he had
worked on the case in an effort to get
additional testimony. bat had failed
and that he believed it to be useless to
try DR.. Kennedy again on existing evil
dence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
"Greater G~eorgia" Association.

Atlanta Ga. February 17.-Mayor
Evan P. Howell. Hoke Smith Presi-
dent Samuel Spencer Of the Southern
railway and Governor Jos. NJ. Terrell
were among the speakers tonight ar the
banquet of the newly formed Greater
Georgia" association. J. X. Orr. presi-
e of the Atlanta chamber Of COM
merce, was elected permanent president
OF the association which has for its OBJ
ject the further upbuilding and indus
trial advancement Of the state of Geor-
sia-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Argument in Bishop Trial Begins
Today.

Charlotte. y. C.. February 17.-E. T.
.Canstock attorney for the prosecution
in the Bishop trial stated in
court today hat in his argument to-
morrow. the state will contend that a.
L. Bishop. the slayer of Thomas Wilson
fired the fatal shot because Wilson in
i~terrupted his call at the Wilson house.
G.. W. Tillett, of counsel for the prison.
Ier. said that the defense would contend
that the defendant could not be cor
Ivicted of a greater crime thar man.
slaughter. Argument of counsel begins
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
UnfayorabIe Report or Morgan's
resolution.

Washington, February 1S.-THe reso-
luton offered in the senate by Mr..
Morgan declaring that no provision OF
the Panama act shall be nullified by the
canal treaty was today considered bv
the senate committee on foreign rela-
lions and an ~unfavorable report author
tzed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Favorable 2eport on Extrad1tIon
Treaty With Mexico.

committee on foreign relations TODAY
authorized a favorable report on the
~eXtradition treaty with Mexico and also
on an agreement with France extending
the provisions of the French reciproci-
ty to Porto Rico.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
DIR. Vann on the "Education O,
Women

Macon, Ga, February 1S.-The Sec
ond session of the conference and
school of methods of Georgia Baptists
was held here today. Addresses were
delivered by DR.. J.. r. Sampey, Of
Louisville, KY. whose subject was
Samuel, the Prophet" Rev 3. w.
Spillman. of Nashville, Tenn, and E.
c. Mcconnell, Of Atlanta. A notable
feature of the evenings meeting was
the address of DIR. r. T.. Vann, Of Rar
leigh. n. c., on Education Of Wei
men" \
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Secret Disease

or all human diseases, that known al
contagious blood poison, or the Bad
Disease, has caused more misery and suf.
terIng and ruined more lives than all
others combined. It not only wrecks the
hopes and aspirations of the one who
contracts it, but often the innocent are
made to share the humiliation and dis
grace OF this most loathsome and hateful
form OF blood poison. Children inherit
1t from parents, and thousands of the
purest men and women have been con.
taninated and ruined simply through
handling the clothing Of n infected
with this awful
ma malady, or drink 4s. THE INNOCENT
same vessel ara SUFFER WITH
using the same
toilet articles. THE GUILTY.,
And when the
real nature of The trouble is known, many
prefer to suffer in silence er leave the
disease to 10 its worst rather than make
known their condition.
Through Our Medical Department we
offer advice and help. Write us freely
about your case, as nothing you say will
ever go beyond our Office. Let us help
you to get rid of this fearful disease, for
which some one else no doubt is to blame.
1t matters not how long the poison has
beer lurlingin your system, S. S. S. will
purify and build up your blood. and
eliminate every atom Of the deadly virus
from the system, and make a complete
and permanent cure.
S. S. S. is the only antidote for Conta-
gious Blood Poison and has been curingit
for fifty years. 1t contains no mercury,
potash or other harm
- % ga full mineral insredi-
~~> ent, but is a purely
y ~ ia ve%,A BILE remedy that
S~ Ar&S cures without leaving
any bed after effects.
Our special Home Treatment book,
gives all the symptoms Of this disease.
We will mail you a copy free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

with this awful
malady, or drink
ing fro the
same vessel ara
using the a e
toilet articles.
And when the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

p. S.-M. w. Divine & Co. sells our
paint.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
NEWS NUGGETS.

Manager A. r. Xipf of the \. C. Co.,, is in Council 3n business trip.
 T. S. Solomons anG II. Greeuberg, Candle City business men left Thursday for that place. Mir. s'olomons took with him .]o pounds of supplies for his store.
 The x. C. Co. recieved telegram from the home office in San Francisco, dated March 6 last It contained DO news of public interest
 NJ. lsaacson and Erik Smistad, of Candle creek, left yesterday mornin. for home with Glo pound, of supplies.
 The property owners on Front Street between kelly's drug store and the Hunter have again employed r. J. Porter to clear the snow off that DOT tion of the street.
 The Unity of Life, soul and Spirit will be the subject of the sermon next Sunday evening a- the Congreg gaiional church. Mr. Elmer Reed will sing at the Congregational church next Sunday evening.
 Noble Wallingford yesterday took the oath of office before Judge Reed and assumed his duties as chief of po- lice.
 Steadman avenue property owners have let contract to F.. J. Porter to clean that thoroughfare of it's vast ac- cumulatiols of snow.
 The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Bard this morning bringing an eleven pound baby boy. Both mother and child are doing well. and so is Councilnan Bard.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. w. Vaughan and Miss Mauzy were the guests of Mr. A Hager last Sunday at his mine CT Cooper gulch.
 F. A. Whittard, who is engaged ir prospecting on Eldorado creek, Bluff City, arrived in town this morning looking hale and hearty.
 The Eagles will give "bean bake next Tuesday at Hunter hall. to which all Eagles and their friends are invilcd
 Hydraulic pipe, all sizes, made tc order. F. $. Lang Co.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
WOmen'S Club Meeting.

Considerable business was transacted at the meeting of the kegoayah kozga Wednesday afternoon. Among other things notice was given of d proposed amendment of the bylaws making the initiation fee $5.00 to take effect on the opening of the second year of the clubs existence in June. Mrs. Emerson gave fine description of the commercial changes wrought in the United States through acquiring the Philippines, and touching on the effects of the annex ation of the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. King being absent Mrs. Johnson very kindly responded to call and gave an entertaining talk upon the great sing CTS of modern times. Mrs. Emerson became life member of the club.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25

no salary, and tho matter went over.
 Hill asked if there were any more Calvin said "No. that's all.' and Hill replied: ''I guess it iS, you ought to know" There was more laughter. the crowd by this time having vented its pent-up steam and Hill moved the ap- pointmcnt of committee to he. known a. the 'committcrOn outside districts. v He explained that he Dry creek bridge needed repairs, and other sections of the town needed looking after. The matter of sanitation came up and it developed that Nr. Derbyshire' 'S rcsig- nation had not been accepted, and he would continue to act till April 30. It also developed that there were no indi0ent sick in the hospital, and the crowd again laughed Hill suggested that the residents of the town clean all garbage from their prem iseS. "Microbo>, ' he said, are flying through the air at thi- season of the year ready to bite anybody at the slightest provocation. Then the cOun- cil did the very best thing it could do It adjourned until next Monday night at 1:30 o'clock at Hunter hall.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Larger Capital Stock.

The Northwestern Commercial Com- pany, at q meeting of the stockholders held in Seattle in February last in- creased the capital stock from S4OO. 0OO to s1,5OO,0 ,0OO, fully paid up. The com pany, which has been operating Nome line of steamers for the past four years, is closely allied with the Northeast Si- beria Company. which holds a conces- sion for 6 great section of Siberia, bOr- dering on Bering sea and the Arctic. It has done a successful business since it's incorporation. John Rosene is pres. ident, G. T. Williams vice president, J. D. Trenholme secretary, and w. T. Perkins auditor. Ferdinand w. Peck. the Chicago millionaire, Is one of it's principal stockholders.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Fire Department Notes.

\ section Of Councilman Stevens 'political club,' known as the Nome volunteer fire department last evening passed a resolution. introduced by Lieutenant Lefehldt, to the effect that Stevens be made chairman of the fire committee because of his "extensive knowledge" of fire matters. Some one shut off the supplies for the fremen' : mess about ten days ago, and pending an investigation of the stoppage the firemen < fund will be drawn upon. A committee of five was appointed to con- >ider the advisability of giving ball in the near future. The sum of S223. 20 was reported in the treasury.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
From Mary'S lgIOO.

Deputy Marshal A. E. Estabrook of kougarok and J. A. White of Mary's 1gloo. reached Nome Thursday morn ing, having made the trip in two days. The trails are excellent, but the snow- fall last winter has been unprecedented. Even the natives aver that they have never seen it's like.
 The Krugzmapo hot springs and ho- tel, Farrell X Backus proprietors, are doing quite business. Messrs. Farrell X Backus have erected a most comfortable hotel and baths and the resort promises to become very popu- 1np
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Lynch Law in Russia.

St. Petersburg, Feb l3.-An instance of lynch law among Russian peasants occurred in the suburb of Kieve, which has long been terrori2ed by a band ot thieves. The peasants. armed with clubs, attacked the thieves and beat q number to death.
 Another lynching is reported a, StavrepOl. Four men were arrested for horse stealing. After the chief o1 police had examined the accused he stepped into the market place and in. yited the peasants to take the law into their own hands. Three of the thieves were then killed and fourth taken tl the hospital. The chief of police was arrested.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Pool and billiard tables at the BoarC of Trade saloon.
Prohibition a Failure.

Montpelier, Feb. l4.-After half century of experience the people of Vermont have decided by popular vote that they have had enough of laws pro hibiting the sale of liquor in that state. By curious coincidence Texas and Mississippi are each proposing to take an opposite course and establish prohi- bition. The New England state found that prohibition does not prohibit, while the southern states are revoltin. against the unrestrancd evils of the liQuOr traffic.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
For State Railroads.

Portland, Feb l4.-Oregon is to make trial of the state ownership of rail ways. The legislature has made an ap- propriation of $lGj.000 for the purpose of building railroad line around the existing Instructions of the Columbia river above the Dalles. With this pro- posed portage railroad in operation. supplemented by steamboat lines on port the products of the country adia cent to the Columbia river from the Idaho boundary line to the sea. by a transportation system of independent railroad lines which traverse the country
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Council Committees.

Last Wednesday afternoon Mayor Rustgard announced the following standing committees of the city council: Law, ordinances and printing Bard and Stevens.
 Finance and building Stevens and Rowe.
 Streets, alleys, water and lights Rowe and Hill
 Police and jail l1oxsie and Calvin. Health and relief-Hill and Bard. Fire-Galvin and Hoxsie.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Australia Bankrupt.

London, Feb. l0.-The London Mai publishes an exhaustive article, the purpose of which is to establish the bankrupt condition of Australia, The Mail attributed the condition of that country to unwise legislation and to continued labor troubles. It is stated that all capital has practically with. drawn from Australia.
 In the same article glowing tribute is paid to Canada, which is boomed as the best country in the world for sett- lers and investors.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
To be Sold at Auction.

Seattle, Feb. 1G.--The United States cutter Grant which has done service in Alaskan waters for ten years, is to be put up at auction and sold to the high est bidder, just as the Corwin was two years ago. By the time the govern ment is ready to part with her the Golden Gate, now in the revenue cut ter service at the San Francisco sta tion will be in Seattle to take the place Cf the Grant.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Germany in Line.

Berlin, Feb l9.--Germany has recon sidered the matter of signing the joint note to Turkey and is now acting with the other powers. The note which is in the form of an identical communi- cation, suggests certain immediate financial and Legislative vs reforms.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
COUNCIL
Mining News and Per.
 sOnaI Notes.

Council, April l9.--Captain q. II. Woodbury, James Carroll and others arrived yesterday from Bonanza creek, Norton Bay. They report mining as being very quiet on Bonanza and that many miners not owning interests are leaving for other camps. Capt. Wood bury will return tomorrow to his home with the expectation of making an other trip to Council before the close of sledding.
 Mail Carrier A. D. Nash left today for Candle.
 AS winter hears the end interest in sport revives. There is considera ble rivalry in pursuit of ptarmigan.
 NJ. !. Eeddy the representative of pr. Whitehead is now in camp for the purpose of taking possession of Nos. 3! and j above on Ophir which were ac- quired by Dr. Whitehead on the out side during the winter.
 A handsome flag pole has been erect ed in front of A. R. Hall. Aside from serving to float "Old Glory it is designed to support at the top light which during the winter season will be of great assistance to belated travellers.
 Rev. A. NJ. Hossack will leave Tues day for Teller. During his stay in Council he has secured sufficient build ing logs drawn from the timber to con- struct d church. As the foundation is laid it is expected the building will be erected before his return.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Turkey Emergency Corps.

Constantinople, Feb l3.-Fourteer battalions of Redifs Emergency mil. itia) of the Third army corps with head. quarters at Salonica. have been order ed to join the cOlors. According ,o official statements these troops are in. tended to replace the reserve battalions called out to quell the Macedonian out. break last autumn. The latter are still under arms
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Drove Out the Devil.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 1S.-Official re- port has been made by the Russian po- lice of the successful driving out of devils from Russian noblewoman by an orthodox priest, Father Ivan, who is widely known as St. John, of Kros- tadt. Devils are said to have departed from the wOman's mouth in cloud of smoke that smelled of sulphur.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Indemnity from Turkey.

Rome. Feb. l3.-The Italian govern ment has demanded indemnity from the Porte, under threat of naval demonstration for an outrage com mitted upon an Italian subject named Fabiani. Fabiani alleges that the grossest indignities were inflicted upon him by Turkish gendarmes at Prevaza, a Turkish seaport in Albania.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Care of Natives.

In justice to the sisters of Holy Cross hospital it must be said that while many sick natives have been given the hospitals attention only the triiling sum of SIS has ever been recei- ved for the hospitals care. The bills for the care of the six natives so badly burned early in the winter have been sent to Washington, and may or may not be allowed. While Dr. Derbyshire City Health Officer has furnished medi- cal attention to 2;} natives, the ajor- ity were outdoor patients, and not in- mates of Holy Cross.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
Suction hose. r. $. Lang Co.
Suit Against SuretieS.

Acting District Attorney Grigsby has begun suit in behalf of the United States against J. C. Brown, F.. F. Hall oran. $. C. Taylor and T. $. Mathews, to recover 5000 on accou:1~ of forfeit ed bail bond in the case of the United States against Ed. Manthei arrested in 1901 on a charge of perjury. Manthei jumped his bail. was arrested in Eagle and escaped.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
White Lead. Nome Trading Co.
To Protect Boys.

Seattle, Feb l.I. The Seattle school board has started vigorous campaign against the store, a:]d cigar stands do- ing business in the vicinity of the pub lie school buildings particularly those who allow school boys to gamble with slot machines. It has been brought out that a number of boys have devel- oped veritable passion for gambling machines.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
From ODhir Creek,

w. Donohue who with his partner Joe Laverdiere have been working the King fraction on Ophir creek all win ter, is in town. Mr. Donohue says that they have l6, ,000 buckets on the dump. They employed seven men and more work was done on their ground than on any other part of Ophir creek during the past winter.
The Nome nugget., 1903-04-25
The Tracy Reward.

Olympia, Feb. ls.--Payment of the Tracy reward which has been hanging fire for five months owing to the fact that there are thirteen claimants for the s2500 offered by Governor Mcbride, will now be made subject to action in court.