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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Minnie Cox Not Entitled to $1,000.

Washington, February 1.-THE
comptroller of the treasury has over
ruled a decision Of the auditor for
the postoffice department hat Mrs.
Minnie Cox, who was the colored post
master at I~ndianola, Miss. is entitled
to $1,000, a year while the office re-
manned closed. AT the time of her
trouble at Indianola she had been
drawing $1,000 Il e based upon the
receipts of her office and the effect OF
the decision is not to deny Mrs. Cox
payment for her salary while her Of
flee was closed, but merely that she is
not entitled to the increase under the
law providing for the adjustment of
salaries Of postmasters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Report OF q Battle In Sanchez.

Washington. February 12.--United
States Minister Powell reports by ca
bic TO h state department from San
Domingo under date Of the 9Th that
II was reported in the capital that a
fierce battle had been fought in San
chez n a great many people had
been killed. The French warship
Trude had arrived at San Domingo
and departed immediately. probably
for Puerto Plata where the Jiminez
rebels ere creating disorder. The
Spanish warship Rio de La Plata had.
also arrived at San Domingo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:

Mrs. HAYES First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:
"DEAR MRS. PISKHAM have been
under Boston doctors treatment for a
long time without any relief. They
tell me 1 have a fbroid tumor. l can
not sit down without great pain, and
the soreness extends up my spine /
have bearing-down pains both back
and front. My abdomen is swollen,
and I have had flowing spells for three
years. My appetite is not good. I can
not walk or be on my feet for any
length of time.
"The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor
given in your little book accurately
describe my case, so I write to you for
advice. - Signed) Mrs. e. E. HAYES,
252 Dudley St (Roxbury), Boston, Mass
Mrs. Hayes Second Letter:
"DEAR MRS PNKHAM:- Sometime
ago / wrote to you describing my symp-
toms and asked your advice. You re-
piled, and I followed all your direc-
tions carefully, and to-day 1 am a well
woman.
"The use Of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound entirely ex-
PEELED the tumoY and strengthened my
whole system. I can walk miles now.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is worth five dol
lars a drop. I advise all women who
are afflicted with tumors or female
trouble of any kind to give it a faithful
trial."-(Signed) MRS. E. f. HAYES,
252 Dudley St. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
5000 forfeit If original Of above letters proUing
eenufneness cannot be produced
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
ANOTHER SUIT.
for SIC Secured Against the
ShaIlotte Transportation Company.

In a suit brought by the Standard
Supply Company against The Shall
lotte and Wilmington Transportation
Company to secure the payment OF a
claim OF $4s for material furnished for
the construction Of the tug boat Frank
lin Pearce. Justice Bornemann on yes
terday gave a judgment in favor of the
plaintiff. Judgment was secured against
this same company several days ago
for several different amounts the total
Of which was s3S1. The tug boat
Franklin Pearee owned by the defen-
dant company vas attached Thursday
and will be sold to satisfy the 1udg-
ments secured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Noted North Carolina Outlaw Cap
tured.

Roanoke, Va, February IA pc
cial to The Times from Bluefield, w.
Va, says:
Harry Taylor, the self-confessed
murderer Of an unknown white man
near Athens, w. Va, was captured
yesterday by a posse in the mountains
in Raleigh county and placed in the
Mercer county Jail at Princeton. Tay-
lor killed and robbed his victim and
hid the body under an unused build
ing. Taylor is a native of North
Carolina and it is alleged he is an
outlaw Of considerable notoriety.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

The regular monthly meetlng %
Cape Fear Camp. United Confederate
Veterans. was held las evening at
the w. l. /. armory. Col. w. J. Wood
ward. the commander. presided. and
Capt. a. L. DeRosset. the adtutant.
acted as secretary. with quite l. num-
Der OF the comrades present. The
minutes OF the last regula- meeting
and Of three special meetings were
read and approved.
The following communication frsm
General Headquarters was read:
Headquarters. L. =. W.
New Orleans. La.
anuary 20. 1898.
General Order. No. 2.
/. Gen. John p. Gordon is lead,
The noble, gallant, chivarlrous and
patriotic Jno. B. Gordon. the most
honored and beloved Of all our COM
rades. is no more. He has passed
over the river and now rests with his
comrades on the other. side.
No could cadss more
poignant sorrow to the survivors Of
the Confederate armies than this
brief statement.
Skillful in command. with ability
second only TO the immortal Lee.
brave in action beyond compare:
Sinking no responsibility and fearing
no danger in battle-he was an idea.
soldier. In civil life. ever looking to
the welfare of the people OF the state
-
whom he REPRESENTED in the Senate of
the United States, constantly laEorIns
for the improving of the condition OF
those with whom he was associatai-
| he was a model citizen.
As the Commander-in-Chisf Of the
United Confederate Veterans organ
ization from its birth to his death. he
ever threw a powerful influence TO
the betterment of the affairs OF his
old army associates or those DEEPEN
dent on them.
Full of love for all, pure in mind.
heart and behavior. a consistent fol-
lower OF his Maker, he was possibly
the greatest representative Of the old
Courtly Southern Gentleman and his
place can not be filled.
ii. His brilliant military career IL
an open book, known and e OF all
men and no lords OF the Command
ing General can add aught to I.
III. Each camp of this Federation
will at once take such action IS il
deemes best calculated to exercise it's
esteem. affection n mourning for n
memory of the distinguished dead.
STEPHEN D.. LEE.
Commanding General
This action has already been anti
cfpated by this camp on the 18th of
January:
The commander appointed Col. W.
L. DeRosset and Mr.. Clayton Giles n
committee Of two TO prepare on BOARD
or paper a cop of the North Caro-
lima State Flag Oh 1861 with all color
ings. to be an exact reproduction in
size. colors and all.
The commander, on motion, was re-
quested to protest against holding the
next reunion in September as has
been adopted by the Nashville COM
mittee and to ri upon the proper
parties to place It some time not
later than the 18th OF January.
] Col. w. J. Woodward has been re-
quested and has accepted the appoint
ment to act as receiver of contribu-
tons for n no.. 3. Gordon Monu-
mem.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
STREET CAR DISASTER.
Twelve Persons Observation-Disclosures
Tries to Cross i'm Front of a Train.

Paducah, KY, February ia street
car carrying thirty passengers was
struck near the Union depot today by
IN outgoing Nashville, Chattanooga
twelve persons injured.
J. w. Helsley. deputy state organi-
ger of the Woodmen of the World
was probably fatally injured. The
others suffered hurts OF minor conse-
Quence.
The motorman, it is claimed. tried
to beat h train to a crossing, despite
the frightened protests of the passen-
gers. The train struck the car in the
centre and before the engineer couIa
bring it to a standstiI the engine had
track.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Lincoln Day Banquet in Grand Rapid:

Grand Rapids, Mich, February r.
The annual Lincoln day b%anquest un-
der the auspices of the two Republi-
can clubs of this city eclipsed in point
of attendance and the notable guests
present. all former successes achieved
by the organization. Baron Won Stern
burg. the German ambassador respon-
ded to the toast The German EN-
peror."
Representative John S. Wise, for
merly OF Virginia. but now of New
York. He responded to the toast THE
South and the Colored Man."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
A kothcr'S Recommendation.

1 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for a number Of years and
have ne hssitancy in saying that it
Is the best remedy for coughs, colds
and croup L have ever used in my
family. I have not verbs to express
nay confidence in this remedy.-Nrs.
]. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. por
sale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

When you feel blue and that every
thing goes wrong, take a dose of
Ghamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will cleanse and in
vigerate your stomach, regulate your
bowels. give you a relish Tor your
food and make you feel that in this
ela world Is q good place t O i've. Yer
sale by an druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
800 Private Pension Bills
Passed by the House
= i'm lSS Minutes
SPEAKERS MOVE

Nearly the Whole Time Was on
sumed In Committee OF the Whole
and the Bills Were Passed I'm
Bloc',-When Objection Was blade,
the Speaker Plainly Showed His
Displeasure - Senator Carmack
Read lIr. Horgan's Speech i'm OPP
position to the Presidents Isthmiap
POLICY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Cold Wave Coming.

If yeu have Rydales Elixir in the
house when a Geld wave is coming,
o need not fear attacks of Bron-
chftis. Pneumonia, Cough, Colds. etc.
Rydales Elixir taken when attack be-
gins never fails to check the progress
OF the diseaSe.
1t Is equally successful in chronic
cases of throat and lung disease. R. r.
ollamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

The scratch of a pin may cs Sc the
Joss of a limb or ever death when
blood poisoning results from the in
jury. All danger Of this may be
avoided. however. by promptly APP
plying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. II
is an antiseptic and u~nequalled "a a
auick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by all
druggists
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

a runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg Of
J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. Fer
four years it defied all doctors and
all remedies. But Bucklsn's Arnica
Salve nae no trouble to cure him.
Equally good for Burns, Bruises, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. Is cts. at r. r.
Bellamy's drug store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Killed.

There is not an ache or pain that
can be reached externally hat can
net be KILLED" in a few minutes by
the use of Elliott's Emulsified Oh
Liniment Rub it on the affected part
and the pin will soon disappear. Full
1-2 pint bottle, rs cents. r. r. Bella
my.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Leaves for Colon.

Raleigh, n. c., February 12.-Dr.
H. B. Mohr, left Asheville today for
Washington whence he goes to Colon
n the service of the government, pre-
sumably to furnish reports of the san
tary condition of the isthmus.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to
treatment by Ely's Cream Balm.
which is agreeably aromatic. 1t is
received through the nostrils. cleanses
sad heals the whole surface owe
which it diffuses itself. A remedy
for Nasal Cetarrh which is drying or
exerting to the diseased membrane
should not be used. Cream Balm is
recognized as a specific. Price so
cents at druggists or by mail. A cold
in the head Immediately disappears
when Cream Balm Is used. Ely
Brothers. IS WarreH street. New
York
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Man will now be compelled to- live
in s~elf-defense. The latest schedule
of prices of the coffin rust shows
that only the rich can afford to die.
ATLANTA Journal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Buy 1t Now,

Do not wait until you OF some Of
your family are sick nigh until death.
and then send for Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy, but buy it now and be prepared
for an emergency. 1t is the n rem
edy that can always be depended up
on in the most evere and dangerous
cases. For sale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

L. q discharge from the mucous MEM
brane of the nose, throat, stomach,
bowels etc., when kept in a state of
Inflammation by an impure condition
of the blood and a want of tone In the
system.
Soothe the inAamed membrane,
strengthen the weakened system, and
the discharge will stop-to do this
purify the blood.
II was troubled with catarrh for years
and tried various remedies but found notn-
ing that would cure me. / then resolved
TO try Hoods S~arsaparilla and took four
bottles which entirely cured me. I have
never been troubled with catarTh since.
As a blood purifier I can find nothing else
equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla." wmuAn
SHERMAN, 1880 9th St, Milwaukee, Wis.
Hoods C0rSdp0riu0
Cures catarrh radically and perma-
lently-remoyes its cause and over
somes all its effects.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rosy. Whence the
difference? She who is blushing
with health uses DR.. Kings New Life
Pills to maintain it. By gently
arousing the lazy organs they compel
good digestion and head off consti-
patton. Try them. Only 20 cts. at
R.. R. BeHamy's, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

If Chauncey Depew doesn't hurry
back to the friendly shades OF pri-
vate Life. his reputation will disap-
pear before he does.-A tlanta Jour
nal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

In time of war rumor has a. thous-
and tongues And even then 1t hasn't
enough to always speak the truth
with.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

The friends of Machen say hat he
is a man of convictions. Let us hope
that the trial jury Will prove that
they are correct-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution
depends largely On the condition Of the
liver. The famous little pills known as
De wits Little Early Risers not only
cleanse the system but they strengthen
the action Of the liver and rebuild the
tissues supporting that organ. little
Early Rdsers are easy to act, they never
grippe and yet they are absolutely GER
tain. To produce results that are salts
factory in all cases. Sold by r. r.
BeAa4ny
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Senator Hanna'S health seems e.
fectively to settle the question that
Perry Heath tried vainly to unsettle.
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16
A Communication Read
From General
Headquarters
ON GEN. ON

The General Order Issued On the
Death Of General Gordon Was
Signed by Gen. Stephen ID. Loo
Protest Entered Against Holding
Next Reunion In experimentation
ft Held Not Later Thar January
f5tl-Col. w. j. Woodward To Act
as Receiver for Contributions for
Gen. Gordon Monument Fund
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

The Russian ships seem to be
Mastering where the Spanish ships
went ia the days Of '9S.-Atlanta
Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Success in diplomacy comes To the
nation which has the last word. But
success in var comes usually to the
nation which gets in the first shot
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Abstract attorneys are no longer
able to invite their friends to q
smoker in the record rooms-At-
lanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

DR.. Charles A. Briggs new heresies
should be good ones. He has beer
five years In getting them up.-At-
ANITA Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Perhaps tnat lost Russian reply
was only sen by a messenger boy.
and will yet arrive at Japan's capital.
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-16

Since the Russian army has left
ST. Petersburg, it doesn't matter now
whether hat lost reply has ever left
there or not-Atlanta Journal.
Cañon City record., 1904-05-12
Sheriff'S Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order of sale Issued
out of the District Court within and for the
County Of Fremont and state OF Colorado, and
10 me directed, said order of sale being in
>ccoriAnce with the Judgment Of said oour in
q certain action wherein the First National
Bank Of Canon City, Colorado. plaintiff
AND The Combs Foundry 4 Manufacturing
Company was defendant, numbered fsS in said
tho 18th day Of May, A. d. 1900, at the hour Of
ten O'clock In the forenoon of said day, st the
front door OF the Court house in said County OF
Fremont and state Of Colorado. and for the
offer for sale, and will sell. at public auction to
the highest and best bidder for cash In hand.
the following described property situated. lying
and being in said County of Fremont and state
to-wit:
The most south.rly ia, feet OF from lot l,
and lots . and 3, and tho most Northcriy % feet
on from lot 4. all in block in 4. V. Maocn's
os s.a Scs ss 'ss
ord in the once of the County Clerk and Re-
corder OF vafd Fremont Couty. together with AL
buildings thsrcon and all fixtures, machinery
promises, or any part thereof. and also all ma
chinery, appliances, tools and implements OF
every description which were, on December n.
isos, owned by said The Combs Foundry q
M.nu,ss:sfs.z n - Company nssd sy sid ID Com, ,
the buiidiae. and rea, estate above described.
much q said property shall BE- nccos-
sary to pay aad ratisfy the sum Of tascs. 10. to-
Ee,her With interest thereon. q the legal rate
psid, and sossshss Win the so.ts q aid sui,
and the ooees nnd expensea OF Advertisement
I'd S...S e.; An & ne s,ss' ss.Esssy' l,ss
v. 8. SIMON,
sheriff Of Fremont County.
First pSssie.asoa April n. issA
kAst puel1eaA1pa niy n ises-
Cañon City record., 1904-05-12
World S Fair Rates.

Via Union Pacific. The Union
Pacific takes pleasure in announcing
the following round trip rates to ST.
Louis. which apply from Canon City
ta2. 40. daily, April 25 to Nov. 10.
inclusive, and good for return until
Dec. Is, 1904.
ts5.s5. daily. April s5 to Nov. 20,
inclusive. and good for return leaving
st. Louis within sixty days from date
Of sale but not later than Dec, l5,
1904.
tsi.so. daily April % to Nov, 80.
inclusive. and good for return leaving
St. Louis within ten days from date of
sale but not later than Dec. 5. 1904
Tourist sle-pers on all trains from
Denver to aud from Kansas City,
double berth rate. $i.75.
II you want to go via the best
route see that your ticket reads over
the Union Pacific.
You can go either via Kansas City
or via Omaha. The price is the same.
For any further information of de-
scriptive literature call on or address.
E. X. Griffin. Gen'L- Agent. U. p. r.
r. Co.. 94l l7th.. Denver. 25S-l7-4
Cañon City record., 1904-05-12

to Ft. Wayne. Cleveland, Erie, Buff
falo. New York. Boston and New
England points. carrying vestibuled
sleeping -cars. Meals served in Nickel
Plate dining cars. on American Club
Meal Plan. ranging in price from S5c-
to u; also service A la Carte. No
excess fare charged on any train on
the Nickel Plate Road. Chicago
depot, La Sale and Van Buren, streets.
For reservation of births and other
particulars, write Jhas. E. johnson.
District passenger agent. 91l Seven
teenth st. Denver Colo. 3-I5-5t
Cañon City record., 1904-05-12

till you're ready to 90 out to Brisco.-s.
There's an hour before supper time. and
you can talk to young Fisbee all you
want. He's out there"
The first words Warren Smith spoke
had lifted the veil OF young Fisbee's
dupllcity: had shown John with what
nne intelligence and supreme deiicacy
and sympathy young Fisbee had work
ed for him. had understood him and
had made him. II the open attack ON
AcCune had been made and the damna-
tory evidence published in Hnrkless'
own paper while Harkless himself was
Q candidate and rival he would have
felt dishonored. The McCune papers
could have been used for Halloway's
benefit. but not for his own. and young
F1sbee had understood and had saved
him II was a point of honor that many
would have held finical and inconsist-
ent. but one that young Fisbce had
comprchended was vital to Harkless.
And this WAS the man he had dis
charged like n dishonest servant. the
man who had thrown what dn Carlow
syesl was riches into his lap. the man
who had made his paper and who had
made him and saved him. Harkless
wanted to see young Fisbee ns he long
ID to see only one other person in the
world.
Al the barouche drove up TO the
brick house he made out through the
trees q retreative nutter of skirts on
the porch. and the thought crossed his
mind that Minnie had down indoors
10 give some finai directions toward The
prepsr m ton Of the banquet But when
the barouche halted at the gate he was
surprised TO see her waving TO him
from the steps. while Tom Meredith aud
Mr.. Bence and Mr.. Boswell formed a
httie court around her Lige wiiietts
rode up on horseback nj the same mo
ment. and the judge was waiting In
front OF the gate. Harkless stepped out
Of the baroucbc and took his hand u
vas told young Fisbee was here
Young Fisbee In here" said the
Judge
Mr.. Fisbee cnme around the corner
Of the house and went toward Hark.
bsss ''Fisbee." cried the latter. where
= your nephewr
Cañon City record., 1904-05-12
The Nickel Plate Road

will sell tickets to Cleveland, o..
and return, account Of National Bap-
tist Anniversary. on May 18th, nth
and 18th. at rate Of one fare for the
round-trip. plus 25 cents. Tickets
good doing date of sale. BY deposit
ing same. extended return limit OF
June 10th may be secured. Through
service to New York City. Boston and
other Eastern points. No excess fare
charged on any train on the Nickel
Plate Road. Meals on American
Club Meal Plan, ranging in prices
from s5c. to 81; also service A la
Carte. Chicago depot. La Sale and
Van Buren, streets. the only passenger
station in Chicago on the Elevated
Loop. For particulars. write Chas.
E. johnson, District passenger agent.
Oil. Seventeenth ST.. Denver Colo
RADIO. 2-l5-5t.