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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30
THE RIGHTS OF BOYS.
One Element Overlooked I'm the Dis
ctrssion OF Child Labor Reforms.

The general workings of s@ociety are
interferred with and much friction Is
caused to almost everybody by a child
labor law hat seemingly has been
passed for the d~electation of old maids
and ola bachelors.
a husky boy of fifteen or nearly
sixteen years OF age tires OF the pub
lie school or is under the necessity of
becoming a breadwinner. Imbued
1with the true masculine spirit of the
age. he goes to work earning money.
Now he is at last happy and his
health at once improves Nobody IS
pecking at him six hours a day, i've
days a week; every grown man at
work encourages him, and he is truly
as busy as a small boy in q country
store. He proudly carries home his
wages. often Offering them nobly TO
his poor mother, and never was heard
10 complain that they were o. small.
What he does complain of is the
objective subjective pronoun. He can
hand out a pound of cheese at the
asking. or he can open a door in n
mine, but he never can and never Will
and never ought to worry his head
over the difference between the sub
iect and the predicate.
So, while he Is at work. counting
ahead to the time when he will have
q barrel of money. along comes 81
posse of old maids and old bachelors
n arrests the employer who has
beef so helpful to him. That en-
piOyer is hailed into the nearest police
court, where he is charged by the old
maids and the old bachelors with mis-
treating children whom the prosecu-
tors never had or never would have.
If the employer be not sent TO Jail
he is mulctcd of enough money 10
make the wheels Of latter-day, har-
Drained sumptuary law whir around
to the satisfaction of socialists and
settlement workers
So for the boy goes thus deserted
by society, he goes out on h street,
where lessons in rushing the can"and
conversations regarding the automat-
ic trio soon inspire him with a desire
to attempt daring nightly feats at
arms. Thereat the state reaches forth
and the pitiless doors of the peniten-
tiary close behind him.
Men at work always give bO-s at
work good advice. To send a large
boy into idleness and disorder is a mis-
take or a crime that even an old maid
or an old bachelor ought to be asham-
ed of.
The reformers who are potent I'm
bringing about this kind of legal reg
ulation congregate mostly at social
settlements" where elements of dis
content hat are guaranteed to raise
a quick blister on the body polite are
carefully compounded.
It is time for fathers and mothers
that is, the only people who have
children and really love them-to take
over the management of every mat
ter pertaining to them. 1t is time,
too, that a social settlement" or a
set of social settlements, '.should not
enjoy the high regard of h public
While doing so much and in SO many
directions to disorganize society and
to make it operate with increased
waste.
If the parental ship, for instance,
need calking. it is not wise to send
a wild-eyed old maid or a long-hairet
old bachelor down into the hold will
a big auger.-Chicago Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30
Conviction of Land Robbers,

After n people of the United
States have been robbed of millions
of acres there has at last been a con-
viction Of five land robbers in Oregon.
In this case, involving 5000 acres of
timber land. the fraud vas accom-
plished with more or less official con-
nivance by the use of fictitious names
for land entries. Two of the con-
victed land pirates were extensive
timber operators and hitherto very
respectable members of society-Phil-
adelphia Record
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

!. raE~DAILY AEssEN9ER By n+n
s.s year es.OoJ six INT ss5DoI
.,ree month. S1.So, pne monf5 %
seu1s.
rx-d I'm the city 5at 80 ceTts .
10Th. m. week I5eentz, s1SO sor
.nree months or sdoo . ye9r.
THE sEnI-wEEKLY MEssENsER
two SPACE papers)' by nan one
.. n .oO, six months so cents, In
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30
4 Pleasant Pill.

No pill IS as pleasant and positive as
DeWftt's Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are so mild and eff
fective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleans ng
effects, while strong people say they
are the best liver pills sold. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

Now that Mrs. Chadwick and Miss
Nan Patterson are to be removed from
the public view for a season the war
in the far east may be expected to re-
sumo its accustomed place in the head
lines.-Winston EcntineI.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

Brings bright, shining, merry eyes,
rich, red blood, good health. That's
what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will do. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets. r. r.
Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

Every man has the right to rum for
office put there should be some means
of preventing gentlemen making a four
years campaign for it.-Durham Her
aid
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

With all her ~wickedness, Mrs. Chad
wick appears TO have some regard for
her husband. There are few souls so
STEPPED in crime as not to have some
redeeming trait.-Greensboro Telegram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30
No o suffering.

If you are troubled with indigest on
get a bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
n see how quickly it will cure you.
Geo. A. Thompson, Of Spencer, Ia,
says: Have had DYSPEPSIA for twenty
years. My S was almost hopeless.
Ntdol dyspepsia cure was recommend
ed and 1 used a few bottles of it aid
i. is the only thing that has relieved
me. Would not be without it. Have
dcctored with local physicians and at
Chicago and even went to Norway
with hopes of getting some relief, but
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the only rene
dy that has done me any good and /
heartily recommend it. Every person
suffering With ~dyspepsiI or indigestion
should Use tt" Sold ry r. r. BellaEy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-30

Women love a clear. healthy on
plexion. Pure blood makes 1t. Bur-
docks Blood Btti& rs makes pure blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
still in Custody.

Mr.. Henry R. Elliott, Of this city, the
lawyer-witnesss, in the Gait will case,
committed to Jail in Washington by
Justice Wright for his refusal to answer
one of the questions asked him on the
stand, was denied his release on habeas
corpus proceedings on Saturday evening
denied admission to bail pending his ap-
peal. and again remanded to the custody
OF Warden Harris. Orders refusing the
several prayers of the petitioner were
passed by Justice Wright, before whom
the proceedings were had. Not only did
Justice Wright decide every point made
against the positson ofMr. Elliott, but
he accompanied his decision with q
speech from the bench, in which he COM
mented none too pleasantly upon the
case he was trying, and, in general terms,
upon his judicial experience since ne
came TO the District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Smallpox.

A eoIored woman suffering from small
box went to house kept by Ben Hughes,
colored, last night. When her condi-
ton was discovered she was ordered to
leave The place. The woman then went
10 ,he station house, from which she was
also elected. Today she was taken in
charge by the authorities and placed in
isolated quarters. The sufferer came
here from Culpeper. There are several
cases of smallpox in this city, some OF
white people, but mostly among colored
residents and non-residents. Every pre-
caution is being taken in the way OF
quarantining, but the danger OF Its
spread is apparent from the fact that
colored people from the railroad camps
and adjoining counties are coming into
the city daily. Especial care should be
taken during the coming week, as the pa
rade next Monday will be temptation for
some living near the city who are con-
yaIescing from smallpox to come here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
4 TRANQUIL Sunday.

Yesterday was one of the quietest
Sundays ever experienced in Alexandria,
and so far as can be ascertained nothing
worth chronicling occurred. Genuine
ground hog weather prevailed. The
leaden skies of early morning brough t
snow before noon, and it continued ia
fly until late in the afternoon. This
was followed about dark by rain and
sleet, and people returning from the
churches had their powers taxedin keep
ing on their feet. 1t began showing
again in the night and this morning the
sleet of the early part of the night was
covered. The mercury stood at about
25o at six O'Clock this morning. The
skies were clear and the weather fail
and milder, but later threatening condl
tions followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Sudden Death.

Miss Mary NJ. Bossart, daughter OF
the late Michael and Mary Bossart, died
suddenly at her home, on Fairfax street,
near Prince, about half-past nine O clock
last night. Death overlook the deceased
unexpectedly and without premoritlon'
Miss Bossart was seated in a room with
her brother, Mr.. George Bossart, when she
suddenly manifested signs of suffocatlon'
She asked her brother to open the door
in order that she could obtain air, and
while this was being done she fell over
and expired almost Immediately. HeI
death isattributed to heart disease. MISS
Bossart had lived in Alexandria all bel
life. Her many friends and acquaint
ances were shocked and grieved to hear o
her sudden death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

Movement Toward Organization
of Christian Association
Large dance-TempOrary
Officers Elected-Interest Man.
ifested.
The meeting in Trinity NJ. E. Church
yesterday afternoon was well-attended,
about three hundred persons being pres
ent. Much interest was manifested, and
there is now every reason to believe that
the Young Mems Christian Association
will soon resume its place among Alex
andria institutions. The gentlemen in
terested in the movement are among the
representative people of the community;
they are mostly active members OF the
different churches in Alexandria, and
will vie in furthering the influence of the
association and in spreading Christianity
by going to those who seldom enter
places of worship.
Mr.. w. II. II. Smith, of Washing
ton. addressed the assemblage on the
"Risen Christ" The speaker was master
of his subject and he was listened to
with close attention throughout.
After the religious meeting the
following temporary officers were elect
ed: President, T. II. Netherland /;
1st vice president, W. H. Melchior;
End vice president, Samuel F. Stokeley;
secretary, Robt. H. Bartlett, and treas
urer, J. R. Mansfield.
Another meeting will be held next
Sunday afternoon in the M. E. Church
South.
The prime movement Of these meet
ings is to interest the men of this
community in the reorganization Of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Already a large number Of young men
have subscribed their names to petitions
agreeing to become members of the as
ISOLATION. At an early date the State
and national secretaries will be here to
further the interests of the cause. All
young men are urgently solicited to
unite in this work. The organization
will be known as 1.-THE Society for the
Organization OF the Young Mems
Christian Association"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Jane Williams, colored, died at her
home. 1918 Pendleton street, Saturday
evening.
Seventeen dodgers were accommodated
at the station house Saturday night, and
five last night.
Mary M. Dogan, colored, widow OF
Leonard Dogan, died at her home, oo6
Duke street, last night.
Charles D. Cole, ssh of Elizabeth and
the late John 7. Cole, died at his resi-
dence in Washington yesterday.
1t is reported that several cases OF
whisky we're stolen from car in the
Southern Railway yards in this city last
night.
Messrs. Bremen & Knight have been
awarded the contract for remodellng the
interior ofMrs. G. G. Bradley's store, on
King street.
A colored man employed at Mr. Frank
Prices fishing shore was thrown from q
horse Yesterday, and so seriously injured
that he had to be brought to this city
for medical treatment.
Two pistol shots startled people LIVING
on Pitt street, between King and Cam
eron. about o'clock this morning. The
police fastened to the neighborhood, bu
they we're unable to ascertain who dis
charged the pistol.
A man who had charge of countr.
wagon was struck on the head by a fall
ing telegraph pole at the Virginia BricI
Works at Arlington Junction, on Satur
: day. and was stunned. When he re
e yiyed he was unable 10 tell his name Q
answer any questions. He was late
taken to his home near by.
The members of the Medical Socie'
who we're recently appointed members
: the City Board of Health, under the ne
constitution, say they reperfectly WllllI
y to give a fair part of their time to II
u city free of charge, but should any III
" reasonable demands be made upon then
u thew would naturally expect to be con
10 pensated therefor.
G.E. Price & Co. will have fine assoc
ment of fresh fish in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
The River.

The rain of last night materially
weakened the ice in the river, and the
stream opposite this city was IN a better
condition this morning than on Saturday:
OF course there is much drifting ice, and
above and below Alexandria considerable
difficulty is encountered by steamers ana
tugboats The lower river and Balti-
more steamers are still tied up. The
Norfolk line experiences material
difficulty running steamers and the
Estelle Randall is plying between Wash
ington, this city and Glymont. The
tugboat Resale, Capt. Kersey, left here
today for the purpose of raising the sane
dredge belonging to Mr.. Louis Smoot
recently sunk in Pamunkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Personal.

Mr.. X. Kemper is still confined to his
home on north Washington street by
illness.
On the occasion of the Twenty-second
of February celebration Governor Monta'
que will be the guest of Mr.. e. l..
Boothe, but will be entertained at lunch
by Mr.. A. d. Brockett. As heretofore
stated, Gen. Fitz. Lee, who will be the
chief marshal of the parade, will be the
guest of Capt. Herbert Bryant during
his stay in this city.
Miss jamie Hamilton is quite sick at
her home at Maj. E. H. Janney's at Hay
market.
Police Commissioner Lawler is con-
fined to his home with grip.
Mrs. w. H. +. Lee, Of Ravenswor,b,
Fairfax county, is the guest OF Miss
Katherine Stuart, on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
st. Valentines Day.

Yesterday was st. Valentines Day
now more honored in its breach than
observance. Each year its insignifcance
in the calendar becomes more apparent.
In the olden times comic valentines were
seen in many shop windows, and mum,
Der of the caricatures were purchased
and sent to people whom it was supposed
thew would irritate Some boys still en-
gage in the pastime, but the custom is
growing less and less as the years come
and 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Police Court.

There was no session of the Police
Court this morning. But one case was
ON the docket-that of a colored indiVi-
dpal named George Parker, who had sur,
rendered himself after a warrant had
been issued for his arrest on the charge
of assaulting and beating Lena Gray
son, several days ago Inc CON- .ho
plainant was in Washington and tne
case was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Overcoats stolen

An oyercoat was stolen Saturday night
from the hallway Of the residence OF MI
Thomas Coffin, 1912 Duke street.
A thief carried away an onercoat last :
night from the rack at the residence OF
Mr.. John Harlow, on Royal street, near :
Cameron. The coat was the property OF
young man who was visiting the
hpusn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
COrDOratiOn Court.

Judge L. G. Barley presiding
Martin Lawler VS.. r. w. French ct
al ; suit of unlawful detainer argued and
submitted.
City Council of Alexandria vs.. Aman-
da Francis, George Day, Emeline
Thompson and Nathaniel Thornton
cases referred to H. n. Garner, spe cial
commissioner for report.
Roberta Hill VS.. Mechanics uilding
Association No. 8; decree directing re-
ceiyer to advertise property for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Mortality in January.

Twelve white adults died in this city
during the month of January. Thirteen
died during the same month last year,
ISin 1902. 10 in 1901, IA in 1900, 20
in 1899, II in 1898, II in 1897; 10 IN
1895. - in 1895, - in 1894, and 10 in
1893 1t will be seen that apart from
the wears 1902 and 1899 the mortality
lowered around certain figures during
the past twelve years, and that during
the month of January about one white
adult dies every other day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
The Coming Parade.

The George Washington Birthday
Association is still actively at work in
periecting arrangements for the parade
on the 22d instant. There is some APP
prehension lest the weather may inter-
iere with the celebration, which is now
hnt a week in the future. Another
meeting of the association will be hslt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15

This after-stock taking sale is especially
attractive because of low prices and the large
assortment that still exists. Here are few
specials:
GRAY, champagne, cream, heliotropee, red,
brown. flaw. delft, green. tan, &c. Atwood
American Wolfe. These Voiles will be very
popular the coming spring and summer for
All dress purposes. These are all wool, and
are worth every penny Of SOC. To go .37C
at per yard.............. ...'..'''. '.'''''''''
Atwood Black Batiste fine quality, smooth
finish dye and weave perfect; 81 inches
wide. The SOC grade in this sale, 40C
Black Spider Web Nuns Yelling; soft nm
ish fabric; beautiful weave; A inches
vida. The 6Oc grade in this sale, SOr
800 yarls part pieces Silk and Wool SUIT
iugs. in marine and old blue, hello-green.
pink. &c. For a quick clearance SRC
these 81 .25 fabrics are yard.............. w.
POO Waist Lengths, cream, washable Bed
ford cord in four styles: perfect goods;
enough for waist. Instead of Sl.OO, noe
special
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution! de-
nends largely on the condition Of the liver.
The famous little pills known as DE Wits
Little Early Risers not only cleanse the sy,s-
tenn but they strengthen the actor. of the
liver and rebuild the tissues supporting that
organ. Little Early Risers are easy to act,
they never grip and yet they are absolutely
certain to produce results that are satisfactory
in ali cases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
INFANTS and LITTLE
CHILDREN'S READY-W-
WEAR CLOTHING,
Made from models selected i'm Paris
and London, and which cannot be OBJ
tanned anywhere else in Washington.

Made from models selected IN faris
and London, and which cannot be OBJ
tanned anywhere else in Washington.
THIS SEASON, beyond precedent, is nota.
| HE for the number of dainty and exquisite
STYLES in baby clothes, charming examples OF
which will be shown, beginning today, IN
Infants Parlors, Third Floor, Eleventh
street.
Included in part are:
Very elegant Creations in Dainty Hand
made Christenr Robes and Exquisite Party
Frocks.
Also Handmade Dresses for all occasions.
Also Superb Coats Of Taiieta, fallle, CHINA
and Pongee Silks, with trimmings OF lace
panne velvet. chiffon, ribbons, &C.. French
Voiles, Broadcloths, Soft Serges, Novelty
Cloths. in the pretty new effects, IN cham
napne shades. white, and the new bright reds
| Fine Laces combined with pique over wnlte
silk; White Dotted Swisses, White Noiies,
| White Broadoloths, White Linens, and Piques,
with rich lace, embroidery, and ribbon lrili-
mings.
| largely into the trimmings.
| The Buster Brown" Goats, OF cloth ana
linen. in white and colors, are among the
leading styles.
Coats of Embroidered Sheer Linen Batiste,
natural colors, over white silk, are very beau
tiful. -.
Smart effects are represented in the military
style, showing emblems in white, gold, and
colors. Prominent among these is the Khaki
Coat, such as is worn in the army. with the
regulation army-red belts and trimmings
These are picturesque and very seryiceab!le
Also REFERS in charming new effects. IN
GLIDING Novelty Cloths, White Corduroyss
White Broadcloths, White Serges. Em6roid'
cred White and Colored Linens and Plques
Linen Crash, "Khski" Cloth, and various
other fabrics.
Also Handsome Long Goats OF White Tai
feta, Faille and China Silks, Novelty Cloths
Piquss, &c, hand embroidered or trimmed
with exquisite handmade laces, chiiions
braids, &c.
Also beautiful and Effective Picture Hat
and Bonnets of Silk, Straw, Mule, Mo9' Sc
line. &c, artistically combined with lace
chiffon, ribbon, and daintily embroidered
mulls, including correct styles for girls up t
fourteen years Of age.
Also Hand-embrOidered Pique and Line
Hats and Hand-embroidered Sun Bonnets.
Third noor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Lansburgh s. Bro.
400 to 426 Seventh Street,
WASHIN TON, d. c.

The scratch of pin may cause the
loss of limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger Of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. 1t is an antiseptic and unequalled
as quick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by Richard
C;hoou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Nearly Forfeits Lis Lie.

A runaway almost ending fatally started a
horrible ulcer on the leg Of j. b.. Orner,
franklin Grove, III. For four years 1t defe ne, q
all doctors and all remedies, But Buck Len,
Arnica Salve had no trouble to cure m nln'
Equally good for Burns, Bruises, skln al EluP,
tions and Piles. 25c at Z. 5. Leadpeater q
Sons drug store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-15
Reported Sale.

Il i reported on the street that Cap
tain Randall has disposed of his River
View property to the government and
has purchased the Washington terry
line which he will operate in future IL
connection with his river steamers.