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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

The sinking of the Knight Comman-
der by the Russian warships seems
likely to produce serious results. The
British people are rightly up in arms
against such high-handed conduct as
the sinking of a vessel flying their
country's flag. 1t is said there is no
precedent under the law of nations for
the action of Russia's warships in
sinking the neutral ship carrying a neu-
trail cargo, If Great Britain makes
the demands on Russia that the press
dispatches announce her cabinet has
decided o the czar'sg government will
have to back down form it's position
or face open hostilities with her enemy
of many years. In ase of conflict be
tween these two nations American
sympathy will be with England, if fol
no other reason, because they were
American goods in the vessel sunk and
one of those seized in the Red Sea.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

The following from an editorial in
Tuesdays New Bern Journal makes
very appropriate and timely reading
for the people of Wilmington:
Too many citizens, too many me--
chants fail to recognize the fact that
their prosperity and well being in the
community is largely dependent upon
their course of action towards their
neighbors and their fellow merchants
Every good thing which comes along
or into a community has it's influence
upon every member of the community
in some degree and this being true il
means that every citizen is a partner
in the community's we'll being and prog.
ress, which should mean that Their
should exist nothing but the kindliest
and best feelings among all citizens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
a Quart Baby.

Now and again there Is an item In the
newspapers concerning the birth of a
puny baby so small that a quart cup
holds it comfortably. If the article told
all the facts it would probably tell also
of a mother who in weakness and misery
had looked forward to the baby's advent
with shrinking and fear.
To have fine. healthy children the
mother must be healthy, and It is the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

Those gentlemen who relied upon
having permanent registration under
the grandfather clause for the right to
vote yesterday had better have takea
The Messengers warning and register
ed in their wards. Had they done Sc
the total vote for ~dispensary wosld
ave been a little larger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

o that the election is over let's
stop talking ~dispensary and settle down
to work again. If time is money there
has beer more of it spent in neglect
of work than the managers of the two
sides paid out in the campaign expen-
ses.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
The entr of Life.

We live only by the food that is d.
gested and assimilated, hence the stom-
ach is the centre of life If the stom-
ach is weak, the body will be proper
%tionately YEA Strengthen the cen
tire of life by using Rydale's Stomach
Tablets. They digest the food and rest
the stomach. They act as a tonic &c
the digestive organs and help nature
restore them to health. These Tablets
are guaranteed to relieve at once and
speedily cure indigestion n dyspep-
STA. Trial size, 20 cents. Family size
containing 2 IL times the trial size, soc
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

With Senator Simmons as again
chairman Of the state democratic com
mittee we may look for another yigor.
Gus and well-conducted campaign. The
committee could not have selected a
man better qualified for the position.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

common testimony
OF mothers that the
use of DR.. Pierces
Favorite PrescIp-
ton not only pro
notes the mothers
health but also
gives her strength
to give her child
g Favonte Pre-
scrption" accom-
plishes these results
by tranquilizing
the nerves, promot-
ing a healthy appe-
tite. and giving re
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

The Russian warships continue tc
seize British steamers loaded with neu-
trail good bound for the Orient. She
will be likely to near from England
and the United States on this matter
pretty soon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
No Pity Shown a..

For years fate was after me contin-
uously," writes F. A. Gulledge, VERDE
ma, Ala. Il had a terrible case OF
Piles causing "a tumors. When all fall
ed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me-
Equally good for burns md all aches
and pains. Only Csc at r. r. Bellamy's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
Working NIGHT and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength, listlessnes into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by r
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

That battle of Nieuchwang must
be almost as interesting as a real good
game OF BASEBALL. People are watch
ing 1t from the tops of houses.-At-
lanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

We expect to hear Of serious riots
and much lawlessness before the butch
ers' strike is over. Already there have
been several men killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks. and to some older mes.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief. permanent cure.
At any drug store. 80 cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

Negro strike breakers are not a
very popular element in Chicago citi-
zenship at this time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
Chronic Sores
Eating Ulcers 8 Sps s'' 'ss sy s':'e

Nothing is a source of 81 much trouble a a OLD ore o ucef par
tcularly when located upon the lower extremities mere en- S uAW
-. - I'D stuqgisb. A gangrenous eating ulcer upon the leg IS
frightful sight, and as the poison burrows deeper n deep INTO a
t;sTnes beneath and the sore continues to spread, a ai Amos,
Aesh melting "a and feel the strength gong out WIFE 'e <ek
en;ng discharges. Great running sores and deep offensive uicers soften
Ss from ? simple boil. swollen gland. bruise or pimple, and re
a threatening danger always, because while all such sores are 10 can,
..-o,e !, Great manv ire. and this should make you suspicious OF all
chronic. slowhealing ulcers and sores, particularly II cancer I'll IN
vorr FAMILY Face sores are common and cause the greatest annoy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' ssass s's Of &MMzZx

Judge Parker is a man of few words,
but those few just now are entirely
too many for the republicans.-Atlan-
ia Journal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

Japan has already spent $3.50, 0OO,-
600 upon her war. War is fast be-
coming such an expensive luxury that
only we'll to do nations can afford it
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

ance because they are so
persistent and unsightly
and detract so much from
ones personal appearance.
Middle aged and old peo-
pie and those whose blood
is contaminated and faint
ed with the germs and poi
son of malaria or some pre-
vious sickness, are the chief
sufferers from chronic sores
and ulcers. While the
blood remains in an unhe
continue to grow and spre'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-29

Wheeling, W. Va, May -, lsoS.
some years ago while at work, I fell over a truck
and severely injured both OF my shtns-. MY blood
became poisoned as . result, and the doctor told
me I would have running sores for life, and that
IL they closed up the result would DO fatal I'm
der this discouraging report Ileft OF their treat
ment and rssorsed to the use OF 8. 8. 8. Its effects
were prompt and gratifying. Ntook only a short
Am not lad a. the doctor ineimAted I would be.
neither nave the sores ever broken out again. and
some u years have elapsed since what have de-
JOHN W. FUNDS,
Care sehmulbaeh Brewing Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
GIVE HANDSOME PRESENT. Railroad Men Present John T. Paul With Purse Containing $500.

Huntsville. April 22-(Special)- IA com mittee of well known railroad men in the employ of the Yazoo and Mississippi Val ley railroad, same to this city yesterday to pay a visit to John T. Paul, superin- tendent of the Yazoo and Mississippi Val ley, who is very ill.,. and present him with a token of esteem. The committee was composed of John G. Jones and John c. Pritchett of Memphis, Charles H. Milli- rons of Greenville, Miss, and W. F. Moore of Lulu. Miss. s. S. Hagey, one of the best known conductors on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad, took the committee in charge and conveyed them to Mr. Paurs resi- dence. where they presented to him a seal skin purse containing $500.
 MT. Paul is very ill at present and re- gently rendered his resignation as super- intendent of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley. It was not accepted, however. Vice-President Harahan writing him that on account of his long and faithful ser- vice the company would not turn him loose, but would give him an indefinite leave on half pay. Superintendent Paul has been conductor tranmaster and st1- perintendent and Is one of the most pop- ular railroad men in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
PROCTOR MENTIONED
 FOR HEFLIN'S PLACE
County Solicitor of Jackson County Is Being Urged for Secre-
 tary of State.

Seottsboro April 21.-(Special )--John F. Proctor of Scottsboro, the present county solicitor of this (Jackson) county, and a member of the late constitutional con- vention and ex-chairman of the county democratic executive committee, is promj- nently spoken of for secretary of state to fill the unexpired term made vacant by the nomination in the late state primary of J. Thomas Heflin to congress-
 It is said by those in a position to know that MT. Proctor will prove an easy win ner as he is in close touch with the gov ernor, and that he can get the office for the asking. Mir. Proctor's friends in north Alabama would be delighted to see him appointed to the position, as he is emi- nently qualified and in every way fitted for the office. He has long been recog nzed as one of the leading attorneys in this section of the state, and should the governor see fit to appoint hlm it would give general satisfaction to all north Ala b5 ma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Notes and Personals.

Miss Pauline Johnson entertained a number of her friends tonight at her home on Nineteenth street and Berkley avenue in compliment to Miss Mamie Cowan of Birmingham. Games were played and refreshments were served. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by the young people present.
 The session of the police court was very quiet this morning. Only q few minor cases were disposed of by his honor, Mayor Huey.
 J. K. Kent. superintendent of the Besse- mer Rolling Mill and Mrs. Kent have gone to Pittsburg. where they will spend several weeks visiting relatives
 The young society men of Bessemer will give a dance at the armory next Tuesday night. which will be largely att tended.
 A delightful dance was given last night at the home of MT. w. H. H. Judson The dance was given by the young so- ciety men of town and was greatly en- joyed by the following guests: Miss Lulu Judson and Mir Lee Moody, Miss Grace Judson and MT. Willard Hartman. Miss Jimmie Price and Mir. Charles Hudgins, Miss Emma E. Cowan and MT. Frank Houston. Miss Rosa Lopez and MT. Henry Brown, Miss Carmelite Atty Pitcher and Robert Gray, Miss Corine Owens and MT. c. K Gray, Miss Bessie Spencer and Dr. l.. A. Spencer. Messrs. Laird, Hous- ton and Edward Reed of Fossil and MT. and Mrs. Patton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MINING COMPANY FORMED.
Anniston Men Will Take Charge of
 ChaIybeate Mountain Property.

Anniston. April 22-tSpecial. )-The prop erty that has belonged to Joseph -Saks for some time, consisting of two hun dred acres which is located at Chaly- beate Mountain about twelve miles from the city In the western part of the coun- local citizens which was organized and incorporation papers filed in the office of the probate judge yesterday.
 The company is incorporated under the name of the Chalybeate Mountain Min ing company, and its object is to mine ore, lead. coal and other minerals. manu- facture ore, lime and other products of of said minerals, quarry stone, construct and operate smelters, ovens and other structures in connection of carrying on the mining business. and also cSnstruct and own and operate railroads in con- ection with the business. The principal offices of the company will be in Annis- ton.
 The capital stock Is S50,000, divided in 5O0 shares and it is all owned locally The company will begin operations in the near future with 32S,000 paid in. The off, cers are A. H. Quinn, president and gen. eral manager; A. J. Goodwin, vice pres ident; Joseph Saks, secretary and treas urer; Ross Blackmon, director. The same gentlemen, with the addition of James T. Green, are the incorporators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
AUDITOR REFUSED
 TO PAY THE MONEY
MOBILE MEDICAL COLLEGE IS UNSUCCESSFUL IN GETTING MONEY FROM STATE APPRoPRI- ATED BY LAST LEGISLATURE.

Montgomery, April 2-(Special. )-The application of the board of trustees of the Mobile Medical college for a man. damus to compel the state auditor to pay the first installment of the $2OOO0 appro- priated by the last legislature was de- nied by Judge A. D. Sayre in the city court today. He rendered a judgment in favor of the state.
 The last legislature passed a bill ap- propriating s20,OOO for the benefit of the Mobile Medical college This bill went to the governor a few days before the legislature adjourned, and the governor failed to sign the bill. The trustees con- tended that they were entitled to the money notwithstanding the bill has not been signed. They appealed to the state auditor for the first installment of $5OOO and he refused to issue his warrant for the amount, hence the mandamus pro- ceedings. An appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
SENIOR PIANO RECITAL.
Miss Minnie Lee Ward Gives Brilliant
 Piano Recital at Judson.

Marion, April 22.-(Special)-A large audience assembled in the Judson chapel cn Monday evening to hear the graduat- ing recital of Miss Minnie Lee Ward of Greensboro.
 Miss Wards playing is extremely musi- cal. She possesses a highly developed technic and plays with surety and self possession which greatly delighted her audience. The programme, which was played entirely from memory, included works by such classical composers as Beethoven and Chopin, as well as several groups by modern Russian, Scandinavian and American composers.
 Miss Marietta Aldridge, who contributed several songs, has a voice of unusual purity and richness, which shows the ef- feet of careful training.
 The recital was pronounced one of the best ever given in the Judson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
STRAWBERRIES TO BE SOMEWHA LATE None of the CuIIman Product
 Before May COLD WEATHER THE CAUSE CulIman's Pet Industry Now Brings to the City $2o,ooo Annually, and
 Acreage Is Constantly
 Increasing.
COLD WEATHER THE CAUSE

Culman, April -(Special)-charles T. Deppe, manager of the German Farm CTS association. composed of three fourths of the strawberry growers of the county, was seen this morning by your correspondent in reference to the condi- ton of and prospect for the strawberry crop this season. He said that the crop was very short on account of unfavor- able weather
 There will be no berries ready for ship ment before May l this year. Last year shipments begun on April 15 The first crop was almost entirely killed by frosts if the weather improves in the next few weeks that there will yet be a very large crop, but nothing like last years yield.
 J. D. Searcy, shipping clerk for the association. confirmed the opinion of MT Deppe and gave your correspondent some interesting information on Cullman's pet industry.
 The strawberry brings to Cullman the neat sum of about $2O,O0O annually, and the acreage is being increased condition ally. Cullman's strawberries are famous and bring a fancy price Between twentv- five and thirty cars of berries are shipped annually to Birmingham, Detroit Mich, and other northern cities
 -~---~-~-~-~----~--~>-~-~-~ vention of the Christian Endeavor so- ciety
 Dr. W. L. Rosamond has returned fir, VI Jasper, where he was called by the ill., ness of his father Mrs. Rosamond will remain at the sick mans bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
PRATT CITY PAYS
 SCHOOL TEACHERS
SCHOOLS OF TOWN ARE IN A FLOURISHING CONDITION AND PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE FOR EXAMINATIONS.

Pratt City, April 22.-(Special.) )-All the teachers employed in the Pratt City public schools were paid off today and about 5000 was disbursed. The city schools arc now in a fiourishing condition, and re- ports show that this has been very pros porous year. Preparations are now being made for the annual spring examinations which will be held on May F, IS and 19. The schools will close May 19.
 The enrolment at present Is $50 pupils, of which $50 are white and 200 black There are two white schools and one for negroes. Nineteen teachers are employed, four of them being negroes.
 The Pratt City school board will meet Monday night, when it is expected that some important business will be trans acted in preparation for closing up the years work.
 No 8 slope was running on full time again today. A serious smashup of cars took place yesterday in the slope and work was stopped until the debris could be cleared away. No one was hurt.
 there was very little doing in police court this morning and a short session was held
 The nlBnt SCHOOL COnuuCleu dt 1TdIL City during the past winter by Miss Julia Miller closed last night, after most sue cessful session. The school was man- tained by the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union and the attendance was very flattering.
 Cleveland Seay, a student at Wander bit University, is visiting his relatives in Pratt City.
 w. D. Taylor of Tuscaloosa was in town yesterday.
 The Pratt City Woman's club met this afternoon at the home of Miss Mamie Morrow on East Highlands. An enter taining programme :. as carried out.
 Edward w. Johnston of Atlanta was a visitor to Pratt City today.
 MT. and Mrs. James Kirke have re- turned from pleasant visit to Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MAY NOMINATE LANE.
Huntsville Man May Make Race
 Against B. B. Conner.

Huntsville, April 22.-(Special.)-It ap- pears likely that the republicans of Ala bama will nominate Charles P. Lane of this city as a candidate for railroad com missioner to oppose B. B. Conner, the democratic nominee. who has just won the fight on a platform for reduced rates.
 Mir. Lane admits that he has been ap- preached by prominent republicans and that he may be their candidate and that if he does enter the race he will make 1t interesting MT. Lane is editor of the Huntsville Tribune and is president of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
GEORGIA COUPLE
 HAVE GREAT RAGE
PURSUED BY AN ANGRY FATHER, THEY OUTWiT HIM AND ARE MARRIED AFTER CROSSING THE RIVER TWICE.

Columbus, Ga, April 2.-(Specal.)- .)-Ed Willingham and Miss Bertha Butler have just been married under difficulties. There being parental objection, they de- cided to go quietly to Alabama and be welded.
 They were crossing the Chattahoochee river in a boat when spied by the girls father, who gave chase. Arriving in Phe- nix City, they secured a hack, made a dash down through Girard, came back to the Georgia side over the lower bridge and were married by Justice Lentard before Mr. Butler could arrive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MEETING IS CALLED.
Executive Committee of Alabama Press
 Asso'n Will Assemble in Selma.

Selma, April 2.-(Special )--President w. E. w. Yerby has called a meeting of the executive committee of the Alabama Press association to be held at the Hotel Albert in Selma at o'clock on Friday. April 90 for the purpose of making pre- parations for the annual meeting of the association. which will occur in June at Bessemer full attendance at the meet ing on next Friday is expected The fol- lowing compose the executive committee.
 w. k. W. Yerby, ex-officio Greensboro. . S r. West, ex-ofhcio, Birmingham; H. S Doster, Prattville; II. E. Whitaker. Montevallo; J. Pepperman, Montgomery; rrahk Crlchton, CIanton; c. J. Hildreth, New Decatur, J. c. Williams. Talladeea H. M. Wilson, opelika; w. II. H. Judson. Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
To Build Handsome Residence.

Tuscaloosa. April 22.-(Special.)-E. B. Nuzum has purchased from Robert Jem- ison of Birmingham the quarter square on Greensboro avenue and from R. c. McCalla and w. s. Wyman, Jr., the re- mander of the square on Tenth street, adjoining the Presbyterian church, and will in the near future erect handsome residence. This has been long regarded as one of the most desirable locations in Tuscaloosa, and while the price has not been announced. it Is understood that the price paid for the half square was 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
WILL SERVE OUT SENTENCE.
Eli knighton, Recently Captured, Will
 Be Taken to Montgomery.

Knighton. the white convict who es- capped from the eordage works in this city on February "A and was recaptured in Cherokee county, will be brought back here to serve out his sentence. He was convicted of bigamy.
 He is the convict that while in jail in Blount county the sheriff's daughter was said to have fallen in love with and re- leased him from jail. She accompanied him. She was found about two weeks later, but Knighton was not captured for some time. This was the sensation of the state at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Crushed By Falling Wall.

Tuscaloosa, April 22.-(speciaL) While engaged in tearing away the store house occupied by George W. Christian at Northport. Burton Beck. a white man, came near meeting with a fatal accident. Before he could escape one of the walls fell on him and he was almost entirely covered with brick. As a result he re- ceived a broken thigh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
MISS RUBY FRANK DIES. Took CarboIic Acid Last Monday at Huntsville With Suicidal Intent.

Huntsville. April 22.-(speciaL)-Mi Ruby Frank, daughter of a well-known business man of this city, died today from the effects of dose of carbolic acid. taken with suicidal intent last Mon day night.
 Until yesterday it was thought that the young lady would recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Survey Partially Completed.

The preliminary survey of the proposed Bessemer Blue Creek and Blocton rail- way has been completed as far as Johns and the corps of engineers having the work in charge are now engaged in draw ing up maps and charts of the route thus far completed. It is said that re- port will be made to the company at an early date. Work on the new road Is progressing in a most satisfactory way and those interested say that 1t will be completed at no very distant date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-23
Notes and Personals.

J. F. Hollingsworth, the sewer con- tractor, will leave tomorrow for Talla- dega on business. MT. Hollngsworth has everything in shape for opening up his plumbing establishment at Ensley un- der the firm name of J. E. Hollingsworth & Co.,. and expects his stock of fittings to arrive in a day or two. He has em- ployed an expert from Cincinnati to look after the work.
 The Alabama Minstres will appear at the Ensley opera house on the night of May D.
 MT. Eugene S. Miller, formerly resi- dent of Ensley. but now a citizen of Pittsburg is in the Steel City on visit
 Mir Bert Gawn. Miss Myrtle Lipsey and Miss Roberta Russell left this morn