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V i THE WILMINGTON MESSENGER, SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1897. csseiwer. JACKSON & BELL COMPANY. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. The Daily Messenger, by mall, one year, $7.00; six months, $3.50; three months, $1.75; one month, 60 cents. 'Served in the city at 60 cents a month; one week ,15, cents; $1.75 for ifcree months or $7.00 a year. The Semi-Weekly Messenger (two 8 page papers), hy mail, one year, $1.00; Ix months, 50 cents, in advance. WILMINGTON, N. C. SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1897. The Tennessee Centennial Opened. Nashville, Tenn., May 1 The Ten nessee centennial exposition was throw open to the world today under auspicious skies and- amid impressive ceremonies. The day dawned cloudless -and cool, after a rainy night, which threatened at one time to interfere with the festivities of the inaugural day. " At 8 o'clock -the gates of-the exposi 'tion were opened and the people began to arrive. By 11 o'clock, the hour fixed for the exercises in the auditorium, that building holding 6,000 people, was -fllled. The brief and simple, but im pressive programme was carried out before one of the most brilliant gather ings ever assembled in Tennessee. On the platform were the exposition of ficers and committees, Governor Tay lor and his staff, the chief justice and associate justices of the supreme court, members of the woman's board, the mayor of Nashville. United States Sen ator W. B. Bate, Hon. J. W. Caines and hundreds of prominent citizens. President John W. Thomas at 11 o'clock with a historical gavel, Tapped for order and Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gay lor, co-ad jutor bishop of Tennessee, of fered prayer. Chief Justice Snodgrass, W. M. Mc Carthy, John Thompson,, speaker of the state senate, and Morgan C. (Fitzpat rick, speaker of the house of" repre sentatives, delivered brief addresses. After the addresses, President Thomas dictated from the stage the following to President McKinley: -To the President of the United Status of America, Washington, D. C: "The people -of Tennessee send greet ing and request that you now put in motion the machinery of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition." In a few minutes the roar of artillery was heard, echoing and re-echoing -through the buildings and over the grounds. President McKinley had pressed the button; the exposition was opened, the machinery had started at 12:13 o'clock rrYio. zeroises in the auditorium end- ed and the people had gathered around the immense fountain representing oWtriHtv. built bv Moretti, te. witness the ceremony of its presentation to and acceptance by Mrs. V. L. KiJk man, president of the woman's board. Governor Taylor introduced Mrs. Kirkman in a brief, but happy speech, Mrs. Kirkman briefly accepting the honor, touched the button and the .waters gushed forth. j Distinguished Guests Arriving. j " New York, May 1 Today's steamers brought a number of distinguished , gentlemen, who will- represent foreign governments in the international postal congress which assembles in Washing ton next week. Of the delegates now In the city, none have a more interesting .,. .v, fhnco. rpnresenting tne -mission mail i"""- --i . Chinese empire. ;bince visit to this country a year ago a wen equippeu postal , " oc ?n Ohina. and business now conducted regularly. For; this Reason and because of the f esireto extend the union throughout the civil r.r intorpst centres at this me in the'-effort to rIng China Into . v,o. Mm n? congress. ' lE Bruce Hart, a relative of Sir .Zt' Tiort hpfld of the newly organ- ; Ha tJiotal department in China, with w i? T.vkir and Mr. Merrill, are tne F. li. layior i" L'Al- hv ghlnvIoa'Snrs andTheV ari ! China tO a po&itti nniro. at . ont-Vinriyed to act lor tne c1"1-"" fdelSeraUons in Washington next 1- . .'o,,r nPti.m wi aepena uyuu t-u"- will aepenu uyuu ... -r-r,. ,anA U 1a lm- nfnnraa " ca in air. JXtvi l, o..v at thit time to discuss xne . Ai iJv nta hVifl at the New York narrow worm ano rails out at the Sun Srobabfe outcome 0? our visit to this ncing bouts heldat the New Jork i new and- against the work . . v.. r mo v v iusl . rt hAr nostal department and al- ; !va Zvt If rks admirably now we - though it works admirably ,UB" . " "r 51.! facilities xne. ZrrZir, nAcullar conditions in quire. ' " TActa. those ' ... ... . r-ofa thvose a .,rhm else and having but found a"y?aedge 'means of locomo- ?? rAwiffflr:U fhii in many VinilLTU III 111 w 7," m at a difficult than countr y. We shall, , of course, con S?der the matter of ehterin'g the union ton and if it seems best to bring China Into adhesion at this time though it 1 . , f mav be deferred Sntil later The Chinese like to write until later., i jie deoartment in may oeaone now .v . , UnTll Idle!. A 1. , J - letters and tne p?si" "rCV; Va China prom seso'be well patronized. ? qSStlon of entering the union v,vpr has not been decided as yet, and, of course, cannot be until we reacn Washington.' The New Chinese Minister. . .. tr. 1 "Prsldpnt McKin-! Wasnington. - :;t;t- . rhl. T?SKJST, Fang, .n ,h, TUllft narlOr Ok lilt? nn. oprem6nies were very formal. ,a(irtnp- minister, air. irts -t- ----- ranled by two secretaries, drove aver X the White house with Secretary oi utf Sherman and Assistant &ecreid.y thv- were dressed in tnelr flowing sHk robes and made a o o Viov xeere usherea into aDWiilillUC u-o -"W - - - ,oc Blue panor, wi "i7o th in- 1 A w a. A T i- llll lit. VVU. Sominff Vtata as well as the presi dent made addresses of felicitation. cnmmer rroersmuw Waval KAftfiTTeS 1. Lieutenant jio- vvn chare-ed with the arrangements lxrns, cnargea w"" - QTra1 ni IU. mimmop drills lfi. Llic iia.. la is now DUSy in compieims amme for each state. The depart ment has encouraged the encampment of the militia from adjacent, states in . tvia otarps nave lautu ith the idea in most instances, though some of tne state "'B"" ' -lar-- alone this summer, icucl j ence or from iacK jul a . -w -.l.i r-, 1 n o . TXT 1 bors. North ana outu join with . Georgta. and. although the SeaLSfht PorV Royal SuibTthe' head likely that Port Koyai win e c INTERNATIONAL CHESS. The Proposed Game Between British. and American Legislators Britishers Jubi lant Over Canadian Tariff BUI. (Copyright by Associated Press.) . London, May 1. John Henniker Hea ton, M. P., confirms the statement that a cable message has been sent to Washington suggesting May 6th or May 11th. as suitable days for the chess match between teams of the British house of commons and the United States house of representatives. It is believed the British team would pre fer to place the latter day. 'A beauti ful trophy will be given the winners by a prominent member of parliament. It will probably be a magnificent chess 'board. The newspapers continue their com ments and articles on the Canadian tariff and its effect on British trade. The Daily Telegraph calls it the "most startling commercial develop- Iment of the year." It is hailed with delight, in trading circles here. In cot- tons, woolens, silks and iron and iron . manufactures, Great Britain ought to 4 have a marked Improvement in busi- ness if a preferential treatment is ac corded her, while in many other arti cles, it is believed she ought to wrest the supremacy from the United States. The Spectator expects the tariff act will lead to negotiations between Washington and Ottawa which will re sult in a reciprocal arrangement. I A- strike has occurred in the yacht building yards at Southampton and a majority - of the workmen there are , idle. The dispute originated with cer : tain joinery workers, and if prolonged will seriously injure the industry, as the builders have a number of import r ant orders, including Mr. Charles Day Rose's 'large cutter and work for Lord DunraVen. CLOSING SERVICES Of the Westminster Meeting Fine Dis course and Beautiful Music A First Class Show Notes. (Correspondence Of The Messenger.) Fayetteville, N. C, 'May 1. Your correspondent would leave his task but half done if he failed to give The Messenger readers Thursday night's closing exercises of the West minster commemorative meeting. Hon. C. D. Mclver failed to attend, but Rev. Dr. H. G. Hill, in his stead, delivered an address on the Westminster assem bly its objects and its beneficent re sultswhich alike did honor" to his ac quirements as an historical student, his erudition as a theologian, and his power as a public speaker. It was, from'first to last, a masterly effort. The choir music, with Mrs. Hall as organist, was exceptionally4 fine throughout the whole services; stran gers were delighted, and expressed the opinion that it could be equalled no where else in the state. The ChloratFire Company benefit at the opera house last night went through with splendid success. The performers were Messrs. Woodmansee, Brandt, Page, Gaster, Shaw, Sidney, , Weher, Robinson, Atkinson, Matthews, Monaghan, Clark, Mclver, Preston, Weisiger, Burns and Hall, and they served a bill-of-f are full of exquisite tid-bits from' first to last: clean, wholesome . fun, stirring music, and. especially, an excellent atnieno per- formance by Messrs. Brandt, Page, Shaw and Sydney. Captain J. D. Mc Neill, the manager, is laurel-crowned today with plaudits. Miss Kate Wil liams was the charming pianist. It is said that the troupe may visit Wil mington. If so, don't be afraid of them; they are up-to-date; not at all amateurish, and will give you your money's worth. Major Jno. B. Broadfoot is out to day, after severe illness of two or three weeks. Mr. II. M. Pemberton has been quita sick for some days. The drought was broken last night by a fine i rain, and truckers are jubi lant this morning. (A correspondent who dares to write more than this about the feather, "shoot him down on General John IA. Dix would say.) Two Persons Burned to Death. Detroit, Mich., May 1. Two persons were burned to death and two others burned to death and two others - ournea --"p ,,,,t- thos a -vrr. I ndm? occupied by r'h. Heidel's bakery. Lizzie Sinig, aged 20 years, and her brother, Anthony, agetf 5, were caugnt in a uacK room wob ViAtr nnnid not reach any means of egress, and' beforp help arrtved they had humed to death. ' Champion Swordsman wow Vnrk ATn.v 1. Charles G. Bothner zrr", cmni I was oeciaieu auiaicui icuuns wrnu... tti ctotna trtnitrVit at thp annual i i 3 moioi ri'no TOtnner in inn i foils contest was Charles G. Bothner, who also was the winner for duelling swords, A HojA.battoIr Burned. ntpw Tork. Mav 1. The hog abatoir of . t t nartutt jt, Cr. in .TArsAV f!ltv. was rwa - ' v - burned tonight, entailing a loss of 540,ouu. The fire spread to Kinel & Co.'s dry dock, and a trestle and six .cars of the lersev jenira.i i Ki.ia. auu vm iv additional damage. May Day In Europe. Budapest, May 1 A number of work todav attempted a May day manifestation in the streets in spite of the t UIUIUUIUIHI VJ. HID o.uv.. nrohibition of the authorities, xney were I v i apersea oy pi. without incident. Perfect tranquility pre- ailed throughout Italy. A Socialist Parade. Kaw York. Mav 1. Three thousand per sons marched in the socialist May day parade tonight. Conspicuous among them were 30U women ana gins, xne - fdetfveTo ?SS ! i No Sunday Base Ball. . . - Cleveland, Ohio, JMay i. aiayor cjvis - m nun aniiuuuvvvi - . 0 announced, toaay mat, owing 10 j fact that he had been caiied upon as an official by many citizens to entorce tne statute nrohibitinff the playing of base f ,a rt ha nlovpfl her on Sunaav. bau'v" J Banquet to minister bock. Atlanta, Ga., May 1. Colonel Albert E. oxtci..., ... - , . , Wpii hannuet. tendered to mm Dy nis , friends in this city. Pontics cut no ngure in the affair, and members of all parties toe-ether in wishiner the new min- i . ister success agid happiness. Senator Earle III. Greensville. S. C. May 1. Senator Joseph H. Earle's physician pronounces him today seriously ill. He is suffering from kidney troubles, which produce vio - lent headaches,! nausea and restlessness. f Hecannot sleep without the aia or opiates. : 71 . , , 111 - . . , -m Jl e ,The state aepartmeni naa i rece veu i ir - Y from General Lee of i' hT reortedwould be released when j tgt formalities had been observed. CHARLOTTE CHAT. The Heated Mayoralty Campaign -The City's Interests Not Injured by Such Con tests Charlotte Baptists Interested in the Approaching Convention In this City Christian Eodtaror Meeting Core pliments to The Messenger Sunday and Monday Papers Discussed. (Correspondence of The Messenger.) Charlotte, N. C, April 30. The., mayoralty contest continues to be the all-absorbing topic of interest in Charlotte, and hoth sides are now making supreme efforts to get their forces in line for the final battle at the polls next Monday. The past week, politically, has been rather devoid of any notable incidents. Several pugi listic encounters have occurred between certain elements Of the two opposing factions, but, with the exception of a few black eyes and battered cheeks, no harm has "been done in these little "differences;" in fact they have been altogether more amusing than serious. The man who carries the blackest eye and the largest lump on his jaw seem3 to' be the one who takes the greatest interest in the difficulty after it is over, and, with the usual characteristics of the fighter, he is heard to loudly pro claim that if his friends had not inter fered just when they did he would have "done" the other fellow. The pessimistic citizen is now abroad in the land crying that the present contest will work to the injury of Charlotte's prosperity, but the better thinking portion of the people pay no attention to the croaking of such men S?5ilke .oth ?lU,es' has .her nine uucuui ijiitica.i disturbances, out when this contest is over, no matter who wins, you will find our good citi zens standing shoulder' to shoulder pushing with greater energy than ever before in their efforts to land the city on the top notch of the hill of peace and prosperity. It now looks like Mr. Springs, the independent democratic candidate, would win by a small majority. The situation, however, changes so often that there is.no telling what may hap pen by next 'Monday. It is difficult to see how, with the large following that he has from all parties, he can be beaten, and unless the information your correspondent can gather is alto gether at fault, Mr. Springs will cer tainly be the next mayor of Char lotte. The Southern 'Baptist convention, which meets in Wilmington next week, is creating considerable interest in Charlotte, and a large number of peo- pie from the various Baptist churches here will attend. There will also be a great many who will ta.iro. nflraniQ oi me iow rates offered to make a visit I to tne seashore near Wilmington. I ne meeting or the society of Chris- I tian Endeavor closed the earlv rart rrf this week. The meeting was a great i success, and the visitinsr deles-aAs anA I xrienas went away greatly pleased with nariotte, ana charmed with the pleas- mg courtesies accorded them while A special session of the federal court is being held here this week, Judge xll TL w- m v ft-;--.'... A A iJl ucvuiu tne general in terest which attaches to the regular sessions' -in June and December. The typical" mountaineer from the western fastness of the state has been conspic uous uy nis aDsence, 'but at the regu- i" session-in June he will be here in ,alI hia Kiory- , ,0 st arW1 trtfll f " mo0nsf 7" trial for making moonshine The last Sunday's issue of The Mes senger, carrying eight pages of excel lent reading matter, was greeted with much favorable comment bv its friends in Charlotte, and it is rv Hp hoped that the. eight-page issue, is 'to be a regular feature of The Sundnv Messenger. There is nothing' tho read ing public appreciate greater? than hus tle ana enterprise, and when a newspa per demonstrates, as The Messenger has done, that it is keeping abreast of tne times and giving its natrons the best possible service, it will never lack for patronage. Speaking on the subject of newspa pers, it might be well to ask whv Wil mington and Charlotte, the two leading ltate' u.Id not Sive the Z?JtVZrJ? f-?.e tion'of The Charlotte Ohserver. eivine a full account of the disastrious wreck at Harrisburg, and besides giving all otth, t P t at. er tne same as earned on other davs. shows what might be done along this line. The time has arrived when regu- lar newspaper readers are becoming restless at being shut out from th nwa tvi. Txrr-ii -Pr- cr,, W TJour rMnnnflptif trnote ha 1 tv, -- respondent trusts that in the near fu ture The Observer and The Messenger win De issued seven days in the week. -r-" .v'."t'i"& -nuu BUUl- The carping critic who shuts him- self within the mntrantA limits M I ...... .o ... . ntxessiu v ia t i it. ih on Tsiinnav in ni". der to produce the Monday morning paper, may as well seek a new field, for criticism. The Sunday oaoer is a fix ture that has come to stay, and as soon as the enterprising papers in -North I ? A r riling ifiillv tmIIm Viat It ia in tn. 1 " " interest of their natrons to issue a Monday mornin& papr it will als be forthcominff. p The American Queen for May. We have received from the publish- ers, Messrs. Johnson & Fore, of this city. The American Queen for May. There are two features of unique and compelling interest in the Mav number cf The American Queen that are sure t attmot wiri nttti T,he first one Is a liberal offer of three handsome prizes for the best anthropometric charts sent to The Queen within the nextv few months. This is the begin- m, nf SGrles of interestins- Pffort i lcimuiuc en ici liDC iu maiici o jl uigu importance to the sex. How to see the world and eret tMe benefit of a EuroDean j r 4 Q mpft l . ; , , V, , i . . . . . article, is the secona feature referred to. A snort serial story, Dy John J. j,TAlrpt nWt "VKWAar-A von PTttPn Memory of His Wife," is a 1 . .. .. . . charming international romance full of r-tWr-y and nrapff 'T'hrk Poria -f n c V i nn a Hr-mian in thi Icc, Tho rr-ot. mak er continues to develon with each I u 1 .q 1 i T ncii-cuuuuticu ucydiuucuis uici c tuc i a number of nne special articles. JOHNSON & FORE, Pub. Wilmington, N. C. No. Ill Market street. Free, Silver Baking Powder. The1 enormous sale of this Tynrmlar goods is attracting attention every- J where. Mr. W. I. Jones, state". agent, i3 in the city and will begin Monday to leave a coupon in every house, en- titling the holder to a pound package . 6f thi gOQ(l3 ree which will convince M consgers to la une1Ualled leav- nin? quality. Retail merchants will I do well to get their order In at, once. . The North Carolina Sorosis . : The New York Times of April 11th says: One of the most interesting visitors at Sorosis last Monday was Mrs. Ger trude Jenkins Howell, president of the North Carolina Sorosis. Mrs. Howell was interesting personally. Taut the en thusiasm with which she told the mem bers of the mother Sorosis of the work of her namesake was particularly at tractive. The North Carolina club is only two years old, and it does ndt know much about club life outside of its own membership, but it is working earnestly to do something that is worth while. Its ambitions are unlim ited. It is a department club, having an art, home, science, and literary department. "We are not'used to writ ing papers, so it is more difficult for us," said "Mrs. Howell. "We are not supposed, though, to write papers. We are supposed to speak extemporaneous ly, so some of the members have learn ed whole papers by heart, so as not to be obliged to refer to notes. We hope our next year to do something about street cleaning. As things are now we place refuse, from the house out on the street and the next thing we know, if it is any kind of a respectable box or barrel, the darkies have carried it off, and emptied its contents upon the street." The club recently had its first debate upon the servant question, which read: Resolved, That the mistress, and not the servant, is responsible for the pres ent imperfect system of housekeep ing," All sorts of subjects connected with, the home have been discussed in the home science department, and as practically as possible. This was illus- trated at the last meeting.. The mem- bers treated respectively the subjects, "Analysis of Food," "What Do We Eat?" and "What is Dyspepsia?" The last subject was given to a member who is a great sufferer from' dyspeptic throes, and it was thought she could best answer the question.. May Party by Miss Lord's Dancing School. Miss Lord's dancing school closed the season yesterday with a delightful May pole dance at Hibernian hall. The hall was prettily decorated with roses, hon eysuckle and ivy. The festivities began at 5 p. m., and came to an end at 7 p. m.. with everybody charmed with the affair. Mrs. F. Ancrum Lord pre sided at the piano and her skillful play ing contributed wonderfully to the pronounced success of the frolic. Fif ty couples participated m the dancing and opened the frolic with the May pole dance- vote of the,rboy Miss 1Nora- Ansei was UUBeu and she chose Master Benjamin Bell as ner Kin&- AIie queen wa s,-wu- aim lovely ana tne King was truiv loyai ana royal in nis attendance upon ner. A german closed the festivities. There were more than a hundred delighted spectators and many of-them joined in the german. Pupils from 3 to 19 years old partici- pated in the frolic, and it was both charming and astonishing to see how expertly and gracefully they all danced. Miss Lord certainly, deserves congratu lation upon the splendid exhibition her of their accomplishments at her hands. She has 60 pupils in her school, and the sessions are one month each. At the session just closed, she had sixty pupils. She will suspend for the summer and will resume hecschool in October. Memorial Day. Monday of next, week is the 10th of May and is Memorial Day, the occa sion when the memories of the heroes of the lost cause are honored by those who loved them and admired them fop- their valor and glorious achievements. Bv invitation the distinguished Rev. Dr. J. William' Jones, of Virginia, will be the orator, and the Rev. W. L. Cuning gim, will act as chaplain. Captain G. W. Huggins has been selected as chief marshal and has appointed ash js as sistants, Dr. J. C. Shepard, Colonel W. R.'Kenan, Captain James I Metts, Mr. Jesse Wilder, Mr. R. F. Hamme, Mr. O. M. Filly aw, Mr. A. D. Brown, Mr. Clay- ton Giles. Mr. P. H. Smith and Mr. P Heinsberger. Storm Warning Message. The following message was received at this office for the information of the public: Washington, May 1. Hoist northwest storm signals at 2:45 p. m. for Savannah, Charleston, Wil mington, Morehead, Washington. A storm central in western North Caro lina, moving slowly northeast. Will probably cause high northwest winds on the south Atlantic coast tonight. exports 01 corn irom j Exports of corn from Norfolk for the waot onlno- Turv lot itopd 11Q kqk huahok v..v.i.,0 j -.. Will Not Perform Miracles But It Will Cure. . R. MILES' KESTOEATIVE NEE VINE cures nervous prostration. Not mi raculously, but scientifically, by first removing the germs of disease, and then supplying healthy nerve food. Increasing the appetite, helping digestion and strength ening the entire system. Desperate cases I ronni tii tM,tmt cv,. -k ! .,f . that of Mrs. M. B. Eeed, ofLDelta-, Iowa, who writes: "As the result of a lightning stroke, the physicians said I had a light stroke of paralysis, my limbs would all draw up. I TY TvTilPQ would have throbbings Nervine m my cutat mat seemevc unendurable. For three months I could not sleep Restores Health...... and for three weeks, did not close my eyes, I prayed for sleepv and felt that if relief did not come I vould be dead or insane. I took Dr. Miles Restora tive Nervine and the second night -slent two hours and from that time on my health im- I proved; slowly at first, Taut steadily and 1 Barely, i too w in an 40 bottles, and I cannot express how grateful I am, for I am now perfectly well, and have taken no medicine for over four months." Dr. Miles' Nervine is sold by druggists on guarantee that fixt Dottle benefits or money refunded. .r15??1 PS he rid nerves free. B&Hilas IfPain-DCillr. Cpkrxt tuns.) ; Bar and Baf a Remedy ia ererr case and ererj kind of Bowel Compllati 1 Pain-KHBeiTa This Is a true statement and It cant be i xnsae too strong or too ffmpnanc It is a simplei Esie and qtdck cure for Cramps, Cough lUienmatism, Colle, Colds, Kaoralgim, - DiarrhoBa, Croup, Toothache. . TWO SIZES, 25c and 20c BHUiwmiiiMiiiiimm THE MADSTONE. The Claims of Medicinal Qualities for It Shown to be Without Foundation Large Quarries of Such Stone Near Klnston, N. C. " (Correspondence of The Messenger.) Southport, N. C, May 1. In numerous state papers, recently, the so-called "madstone" has 'been dis cussed and some editors have had the temerity to doubt the efficacy of this hory-headed old superstition. It takes a rather bold man to "beard the lion in his den" or to tackle a time-honored old fraud like the madstone. It seems to be a part of " human na-. ture to believe the marvellous, any how, rather than the reasonable and commonplace things of life. Sharp quacks make fortunes out of this weakness of mankind, in the sale of their worthless nostrums or appliances, with long and scientific, names. If they can get the confidence of a buyer in the virtues of their medicines or elec tric humbug, then halt! the battle will i V1 be won. I' For most of the ordinary ills of life, nature has a remedy, and if let alone," the "accommodation" I of the system will throw it off or adjust itself. If the buyer of a nostrum really be lieves in -it and follows the good advice the dealer throws in without charge, doing nothing rash In the meanwhile, in a majority of cases, he will Improve. Nature cures him, but the remedy or appliance gets all, the credit. It is a case of "post hoc, propter hoc," and is the sheet anchor of most all such hum bugs: Most of the so-called "madstones" examined are bits of porous fossil lime stone. They have a strong affinity for water or liquids, absorbing a large quantity, which afterwards evaporates, leaving it ready to suck up more. If applied to a fresh bite of a dog it will undoubtedly absorb some of the water. blood or virus which may come in con tact with it, in the same way that any dry and porous substance, like blotting paper, would do. Further than that the madstone has no effect, except on the nerves and Imagination of the pa tient. It is through the imagination the stone does Its work, for not one dog in a thousand, which snaps at some- body is "mad" or affected with rabies, some ..times called hydrophobia. . But the person bitten is not apt' to think so. To him an angry dog is a 'mad dog" and if bitten is likely to suffer through his nervous fear. He applies the stone, usually twelve hours or more after the bite, as he may be some distance from the person owning it. He gets well and, behold, a won derful cure is made. When we reflect that the virus or poison of the rahies will get into the circulation, sufficient to inoculate a per son bitten, within a. very few minutes, of what effect then can the "mad stone" "be if he has to send a dozen miles for one, except through the im agination? An immediate and thor ough washing of the wound with water. followed by the application of spirits of turpentine, will be worth a ton of madstones. Indeed the genuftie rabies. in the human heing, is so rare that the etiology of the disease is not well known and many reputable physicians even doubt its existence. ' - In the neighborhood of Kinston, N. C, there is a bed of such limestone, identical with' the "madstone." It is found in the marl beds and' abundant enough to furnish eVeryhody in the United States with a generous piece. . If some enterprising swindler could get possession of one of these quarries and advertise generously, what a har vest he could reap out of the credulous! But he would have to rival the genius of Munchausen to Invent the "cock and bull" stories which always form an important requisite in every gen uine "madston'e." Incidents of the Grant Memorial. , In the carriage with. General Gordon, there was a wreath of evergreens and roses, with crossea -swords ana an in scription in scarlet blossoms, "From Sons of Confederates." As. General Gordon was'driven to his place on the boulevard, he was recognized by the Grand Army of the Republic men ranged along the sidewalks, and hy those marching In the line and was loudly cheered. During the long wait until the time to fall tu with the pro cession the carriage was visited by hundreds of Grand Army of the Re public men and officers-,, and by all the sons of confederates and many south ern and northern citizena.. The greet ings between General Gordon and his former antagonists were especially cor dial. Many a union veteran stepped up and shook hands and said: "I've seen you before, general, when I wasn' t so glad to see you." The scarred and crippled ex-confed erate commander always laughed at these greetings, and usually answered: "Well, we gave you the best we had in the Shop." 'That's right; you certainly did; but we're glad to see you here now," was the invariable answer- General Gordon is suffering from a badly burned foot, the result of a re cent accident, and had his crutches inr the carriage with him. But for this fact, he said, he would have been on a horse in the lines with Generals Long- street and Buckner. General Wade Hampton, the next ranking confeder ate general after Gordon and Long- street, would have oeen here, General Gordon said, but for a serious illness. I flAnprnl Onrdon himself was in the 1 Vwf omn ooof .an aiw tn, alrf west, but came east especially ts take part in yesterday's ceremonies. There stood" on a long boad, sup ported by two barrels, three negroes black as the ace of spades, two or them were in overalls; the third had made a slight attempt at dressing up and wore a pair of mouse colored trou sers below a Jumper. The ' board went under them slightly and was Just a bit springy. The wind seemed to blow down and up the drive, at the same when something came along which was as good as hot coffee to them. It was a band, and it was playing "Dixie." it was Just what they wanted, ana in a I second all three were giving! a clog I dance which -would have teen ia creait, to a finished minstrel performer. The board bent and creaked under them and the barrels were momentarily in danger of giving from under them, but the dancp-ra kent on unmindful, clap ping their hands to the tune of the music until the band was out oc near inff und they had to stop. . liUUUJj 1U 1DD rUx; That I am still at the Old Stand with a FULL LIHE OF CI AY SERGES - Blue and Black with the Stamp on It. Ready for inspection and selection. Call and examine same. Prices lower than ever. Satis faction guaranteed. . F. H. Krahnke, aptlftf - REMEMBER When you insure that the THe Liverpool oqo London ODdGloDe fflSUBMCE COMPACT, Always Pays Its Losses In Cash. j. i Bomiii nt m Assignee's Sale. JglDS WILL BE RECEIVED AND EN tertained for the purchase of' the balance of stock of Furniture of Sneed & Co., con veyed to me by deed of trust made March 27th, 1897, and remaining unsold. Also for the purchase of a lot of doubtful ac counts. Inventory of stock and accounts can bo seen at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court at the Court House in "Wilmington, and also at store No. 116 Market street, where purchasers may as certain what portion has been sold. Bidders will present their bids to the undersigned on or before May 6th, 1S97, at 12 o'clock m. JOHN D. BELLAMY, Jr., ap25 3t eod Assignee Sneed & Co. TO--: REDUCE -: STOCK I will close out several brands bf TOILET - SOAP - AT - COST. Now i your time to get a nice ar ticle-cheap. 126 SOUTH JFEONT STREET. 'PHONE 55. OPEN. OPEN. OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE MY DRUG STORE WILL BE OPEN I SEVEN DAYS IN A WEEK, SIXTEEN HOURS IN EACH DAY, AND WILL BE GLAD TO SERVE MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS AT ANY TIME. JOS. C. SHEPARD, JR., . 121 MARKET STREET. WILMINGTON, N. C. EDO! eis&Tn or OK rani!1;-. Momaja Coffee, 1 D..C. WHITTED. Momaj a Coffee, D C. WHITTED. Momaja Coffee,; D. C. WHITTED. LIAL1LI0TH CASH SALE lieiy. Dress Goods: lie liw. CAMBRIC LINING in Black. White and Colors, regular price 5c per ya rd, this sale 4c per yard. . - RUSTLING PERC ALINE, reguJlar price, 12c per yard, this sale 8c per yaj d. - FRENCH ELASTIC CANVAS, regular price 7c per, yard, this sale 5c pr yard. NOVELTY CALICO, regular price 6c per. yard, this sale 4oper yard. PERCALES, ergularc. Rrlcd Tri per yard, this sale 5c per yard. PACIFIC PERCALES,. 4Q inches wide, regular, price 12 pec- yard, "this sale 10c per yard. SCOTCH DRESS SUITtXf iS, 38 Inches wide, regular price 15c per y ard, this sale 12c per yard. A new line of DIMITIES and ORGAN DIES, latest designs, regttta r nrice 13c and 1 15c per yard, this, sale 10c p er yard. fxuwn-j-' vavj ui xiapery, iiico new designs, regular wtoj lOc Der yardV this sale 7c per yard. Fine quality Oouble-rlC ,th CASHMERE n Biack and Colors, regr liar nrice 25c ner yard, this sale-21c per y.rd. DUCKS, in. WhltQfc JJlack and Fancy Colors, regular pric 12c per yard, this sale 9c per yard. Fine Quality Lawns an all the newest de signs, 40 Inches wide, regulajr price 12c per yard, this sale JK per yard. is ice Linen j.Tmgea TA3LJb cloths, regular price $1.50 each, this sala $L10 each. Extra nne Quality. Bleached TABLE LINEN, 56 inches wide, regular price 50c per yard, this sale 38c per yard. . TurKey Jtsea UTingea doxjuis3, last col ors, regular price 50c per dozen, this sale 39c per dozen. Bleached ana unDieachjoa Fringe TOW ELS, large size, regular price 7c each, this sale 50c per dozen, i EXTRA large size, I regular price 12c each, this sale 9c eaco, and lots of other Bargains too numerous to mention, but all are cordially invited tccall and see for themselves. "-' TliYLOR'S : f BAZAAR, 118 MARKET STREET. ' of operations.
The Wilmington Messenger (Wilmington, N.C.)
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May 2, 1897, edition 1
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