The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-26
HERE AND THERE.

The Loyal League composed Of most
prominent Bryan democrats OF the
state. today issued a warning to the
'faithfur' in Nebraska. calling atten-
ton to the strong fight which the re-
organizers are putting UP. ana urging
them TO stand w for true democracy.
The appeal shows that the Bryan men
now recognize their danger and are
badly Observation-Disclosures Dispatch
1t need non urpri the world at
large to hear OF the rapid decline of
Kaiser Wilhelm. OF Germany, at almost
any time. There nc longer seems any
doubt that he is afflicted with cancer
the curse OF h Hohenzollerns." de-
spite the official denials which were put
forth several months ago. The emper-
or is in excruciating gain, and accord-
ing to the newspaper CORRESPONDENTS
has becomee a nervous wreck from the
loss Of sleep. and he is Under the con-
tinual obligation Of c~oncealing his suf-
fering as best he can.-Goldsbolo
Argus.
Few men in public life have been able
to hold out like Matthew Stanley Quay.
the Easy Pennsylvania boss. Where
he wants a particular man to have \
certain position he simply takes the fei-
low by the scruff of the neck and by
the seat Of his inexpressibles and cat
apG!ts him into the saIIe."-Exchange.
Just wait, You'll see us get together
before November ballots fall: Whoever
wears the favorite's feather RESPONSIVE
to the peoples call To head III host
and lead the ball, Where'er the vii
what'er the weather. United marching.
one and all. You bet you'll see us flock
together!-Durham Sun.
Out in Minnesota the courts have de-
oi6ad that non1n n1, r~,.oAA biz -
metal, once coins, are no longer money.
and street car conductors may refuse
to take them. A dime is a dime only
when It says it is.-Exchange.
A feature OF Egypt's an~thropoglcal
exhibit at h Worlds Fair is a portion
OF a tomb erected 1000 years ago at
Sakkara, Egypt. The tomb was taken
apart and shipped to the Worlds Fair
where it was again erected. The paint
ed chamber is fifteen feet square, the
sides being built up of slabs Of soft
limestone. On the inner surface Of
each. carved in low relief. are figures
of men and m The identica,
color put on 1000 years ago still re-
mains. The name of the Egyptian fol
whom the tomb was built was Kakapu
as is shown by the hieroglyphics.-Ex.
change.
If it be true that Mr.. Andrew Car
negie has offered to give $50, 900, to tes1
the cOnstitutionality of the Kentuck,
law forbidding the education OF whit,
and negro children in the same schools
he is taking a course to get the south
ern darkeyS in trouble and mo- to hell
their condition.-Winston Sentinel.
Ninety-seven listed Incorporates
mining companies in the United State.
paid dividends during the first thre
: months OF the present wear aggregat
inn S36. 2S2,0S ). The San Francsic,
Chronicle says: eff information wer
only accessible regarding the earning
OF the close companies, whose share
are not listed in the stock market, tn,
profits of the mining industry for tn,
quarter would probably foot up $50, 600
900, possibly more."-Exchange.
Baltimore. Philadelphia. Wilmington
and Washington will soon be in a posi-
ton to make good use of each other
fire apparatus in case Of a confagra
ton in either. The hose and hydrant
i nthese cities are OF varying sizes. an,
this makes trouble when trying to oou
pie on outside hose. P~@~n. exner,
ence in this line has led 20 the introduc
ton into fire equipments of ''reducers
l appliances that will make connection
possible where hose and hydrant
vary. Philadelphia has asked for in
formation In regard to the size OF tn
New York hose, and will have a set o
"reduces' on hand, ready for use 1
that ever needs to be borrowed. Th
scheme is n that should obtain motto
in every Gty.-Exrhangc.