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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Tie Wheel as a Reformer

L seems to be generally conceded
that the all-conquering wheel is to be
credited with a very large share in the
diminished consumption Of beer in this
country, and there is good reason for
the prevailing impression. While a GER
tain class Of rider makes his stops reg
ularly at most of the places on his
route where beer is sold, it is noticea-
BILE that eve in his case there Is a per-
ceptible falling off in consumption.
whereas he used to seat himself for a
protracted interview with the mug, he
is content now to take one or two glass
es and away, so. hat at the n Of q
long ride he finds himself shy" by q
good deal Of the quantity he used to
drink within a similar period in the
ante-wheel days.-Detroit Free Press
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
rHE KIonDYH GOLD SEEKER


What An ExpsFSssced AlDsr Vie Hal
0ivsa Up the Trip says
Daniel Gable an old and experienced
miner. who was one Of the first to Join
the rush to the Klondyke. has re-
turned. and tells a story calculated to
deter others from going north in search
Of gold. There Is hardly a trail in Cal
ifornia, Arizona, Nevada, or Montana
with which Gable IL not familiar.
When the news OF the gold strike
reached this country. Gable left his
mines In Arizona and started for the
klondyke via uneau and the Chilcot
pass. Now he Is back. having sold his
outfit, which cost $235. He learned
from many experienced mining men
at Juneau and further up that 1t would
be suicide to go before spring. He
says:
"When we reached Barnum's Bay,
which is a little way from Dyea, I gave
up the idea ! left the vessel, intending
to go to work in the Comet mines there,
and wait until next spring. when 1 in
tended to go into the Klodyke. l found
h mines deserted, Is the men would
not work there at this time Of the year.
owing to the water, which filled the
mines. The Alaska mining men are
positive that nearly all who are try
ing to get to Dawson City will be
frozen up on the way until spring. and
that their fate is uncertain. / will not
answer for the lives Of the tenderfeet
who are now going"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Charged With Embezzlement

Atlanta, Ga, September 2.-Captain
Jos. F. Kempton, who figured in the
sensational court-martial Of the At
lanta artillery officers, was arrested
this morning on the charge Of embez-
zling between $4,000 and $1,000. Up to
a month ago Kempton was secretary
of the Union Building n Loan Asso-
citation, which is now in the hands OF a
receiver. His successor alleges to have
discovered the shortage. Kempton has
been released on $4,000 bond. The as
ISOLATION is protected from loss. as
Kempton was bonded in the Fidelity
and Casualty Company. Kempton says
there is no shortage and that there is
nothing wrong except a few errors in
the books which can be easily straight
ened out.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Ga, April

Savannah, Ga, April 26, 1896.
Having used three bottles of P. P. P.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefi. from
the same, having gained II pounds in
weight in our we ks, I. take great
pleasure in recommending it to all un-
ofrtunate like
Yours truly,
JOHN MORRIS.
Office of ]. N. McElroy, Druggist,
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga,
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles Of p
P. P. large size yesterday, and n bot.
tie small size today.
The P. P. P. cured my wife of rheu-
matiSm winter before last. I came
back on her the past winter and a halt
bottle. 81 size, relieved her again, and
she has not a a symptom since.
of mine, one of the turkies,a small
one o sick and his wife gave it q
teaspoonful, that was in the ev ing
and the little fell tur ed over Liz
he was dead. but next no-a'~~
following and we'll.
LlurS respecrf"-
J. McELROY.
savannah, Ga, March II, 1891.
Messrs, Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long time and L
not find a cure until I found P. P. P.
which completely cured me.
Yours truly,
ELIZA F. JONES,
Is N-~nge ST.. S9@arnah Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

There are among the thousands who
use Cod Liver Oil, to whom h taste
of the Oil is Objectionable. To these
we take pleasure in recommending
"Morrhuvin," (Wine Of Cod Liver Oil.)
1t is not a synthetical compound, but
is actually extracted from the finest
quality of pure Norwegian Cod Liver
Oil, thereby representing all it's vir-
tues, combined with HypOphosphites Of
Lime, Soda and Manganese. Sold by
]. c.. Shepard, ]. H. Hardin and H. L.
FentreSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

DuBoise, Pa. September 2.-The miners
convention which has been in session for
two days, adjourned this afternoon after
adopting a scale of wages. The rate ask
ed is so cents a ton for machine mining,
and 40 cents for pick. General Manager
Robinson has already offered 40 cents for
pick mining and "a cents for machine, a
difference Of 5 cents per net ton for ma
chine mining. 1t is believed that this
means a stubborn fight between the
operators and the miners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Weather Predictions for September

Washington, September 2.-The weather
forecast of the topographic office for the
north Atlantic ocean for September is
moderate and fair weather generally. Oc-
casional gales north of the thirty-ffth
parallel: also near the American coast.
Tropical cyclones or hurricanes very
probable. Fog west of the 41st meridian,
across the Grand Banks; also east of New
England. Icebergs in the vicinity of Belle
Isle and the southwark as far as Grand
Banks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Harris Essence Ginger quickly cures
Summer complaints caused by changes
in drinking water-Climatic changes
unripe fruit, ETC., Diarrhoea, Dysen-
terry, Cholera Morbus, Nausea, VOmit-
ing, Flatulency, Cramps, Collie and all
internal pains. Sold by J. c.. Shepard,
J. H. Hardin and H. L.. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

1t heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and
all skin troubles may be cured by 1t
quickly and permapent'"> r. R.. Bel
Iamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

There is a time for everything; and
the time to attend to a cold is when
it starts. Don't wait until you have
consumption, but prevent it by using
One Minute Cough Cure, the great
remedy for coughs, colds, crop, bron-
chitis and all throat and lunr troubles.
r, r. Belle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Our most eminent physicians pre-
scribe "Hart's Emulsion Of Cod Liver
Oil" with Creasote and the Hypophos-
phites. Sold by j. G.. Shepard, j. H.
Hardin and H. L. FentreSs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Failure of National Bank

Washington, September 2.-The comp
troller of the currency was advised today
of the failure of the First National bank,
of Greensburg. Ind. 1t has a capital stock
of 500, 600 and on July 18th. the deposits
were SS4. 900. Examiner Packard has been
instructed to take charge. This is the
first bank failure reported to the comp
troller for some time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

81 crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in a husky voice; and
then he took a dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
eratory. One Minute Cough Cure is
uneGualled for throat and lung trou-
bles. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
Trial of Armenian Anarchists

Ccnstanjinople. September 2.-rhe trial
Of the TWO Arme13dL-S recent taken INFO
custody IN consequence - IN finding Ct
bombs at their homes and their confes-
sions that they intended TO commit out
RACES by the use of these bombs at the
Russian and German embassies, was be
gun tAday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

. Mr.. Bellefield-It seems to be true
that Uneasy lies the head which
wears a crown"
Mr.. Bloomield-No wonder. I should
think a kin would put a more COM
Portable nightcap on.-Pittsburg Chron-
cle-Telegraph.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
State COnstabulary Withdrawn

Columbia, S. c., September 2.--GOv-
ernor Ellerbe announced today that ne
had given orders withdrawing the state
constabulaTy force from every village,
town and city in the state Only a few
constables will be retained in the
try districts, where there are no local
officials to enforce the ~dispensarv law.
This action removes the chief cause of
friction in the enforcement of the
state liquor law n will save the COM
mOnWealth $50, 900 a year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
No Correspondent in the Consulate

Washington. September 2.-Consul Gen
eral Lee has cabled the state department
having reference TO certain newSpape
statements published recently, that II
correspondent has desk roo
in the consulate or avails of the service
of the consular clerk during office hours
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

Don't nauseate your stomach with
seas and bitter herbs. but regulate
your liver and sick headache by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. r. r. Bel
lamy, .E
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

"They don't make much fuss about
It," We are speaking Of De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers, the famous little pills
for constipation, biliousness, and all
stomach and liver troubles. They never
grippe. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
P. p. p, Lippman's Great Remedy, Saves
Man From Becoming q Cripple.

Mr.. Asa Armons, . well known
citizen of jacksonville, Florida, was
afflicted by a terrible ulcer. Medical
skill seemed u~navailing in stopping the
ravages of tho terrible disease. The
leg was swollen and intensely painful,
as the ulcer had eaten its way down
to the very bone. All medicines and
treatments having failed to effect q
cure, the doctors said the leg must
come of. Just when it seemed that
Mr.. Ammons would become a disabled
and a crippled man, no tried p. p. p,
Lippman's Great Remedy, and the re-
suit was wonderful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
P. P. P. SAVES MS LEG,

e.S
Jacksonville, Fla, July 1, 1885,
Two years ago I had tho worst ulcer
on my leg l ever saw. It had eaten
down to the bone, and my whole leg
below my knee, and my foot was
swollen and inlamed. The bone was
swollen and painful, and discharged .
most offensive matter. My physicians
said I had necrosis Of the bone, and
my leg would have to come of. At
this stage I commenced to take p. P. P.
and to battle my leg with hot CASTLE
soap suds. It began to improve 1t
once and healed rapidly, and Is to-day
. sound and useful leg.
II think +. p. p, Iippman's Great
Remedy, is all . man could ask for a
. blood purifier, a. I have known it to
cure 80 meterrible cases of blood poi
soning in . remarkably short time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
MINERS DETERMINED
TO HAVE 6IXTY.NINE CENTS PER
TON OR NOTHING

The Ainsrs' OmeiaIs to Reject the Pitts
burg OPERATOR Proposition to Return %
work at Sixsy-Four Cents Pendipg Arbi
trseion-The De AYmits4ines to Begin
work Tussday-Strikers Ordered TO Va
cato Their Houses ny That Dsy-A9res
ment Between Captain Rsnd aud His Min
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07
TERRIBLE BLOOD POISON.


Tho body covered with sores-two
bottles of P. p. p. made . positive and
permanent cure. This n only one Of
many thousand similar cases.
Catarrh yields 1t once to p. P. p.
That smothered feeling at night, that
heavy feeling in the day can and
should be removed; P. p. p. will do 1t
If you only give it Q chance.
Indigestion and constipation go hand
In hand. Headaches and total loss Of
appetite are tho results. Regulate
yourself and tone up your stomach
with =. p. p.
Sold By IN drugItstS.
pethscasSss, 6sIs PrsV'0
81. 8~sveanah, o.
For Sale by r. r. BELLAMY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-07

N(Y FRIENDS WILL PLEASE RExlxM-
Der that I I'm Acsns for
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
w. G. T. u Medal Contests.

Emma e. Page, assistant national superintendent
of W. G. T. u contests in elocution says:
The truth spoken by the boys and girls, young
and maidens gray-haired matrons and stalwart
fathers in their gentle strife together for mastery
is received by many one who would repel the same
truth spoken by the most eloquent lecturer. Then
the family of each contestant gets almost familiar
with the great principles Of the recitation does the
contestant So these principles become part of their
daily thought and be wholly shaken off
Thousands and tens of thousands have been reached
in this way who can never say again. Il did not
know
The W. G. T. T. contests, though recently estab-
lished rapidly growing in favor and usefulness,
taking up, as they do, so many phases of reform.
White-ribboners like the w. c. T. u system because
it affords teaching for all their departments;
churches, young peoples societies and Sunday
schools like it, because there is much gospel in it;
I. O. G. It's and Sons of Temperance like it, because
there is much real prohibition in it; the public
like it, because there is always something new.
The State Christian EndeavOrers Of the Christian
church of Oregon have adopted it branch of
their work.
Mrs. Mary e. Greene Window, who is state super
intenden of w. c. T. U. contests has also been made
state superintendent of Demorest contests, vice P.
B. Ramer, resigned. Write her for recitation books,
instructions and medals.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
BACKBONE

Whenever majority of my people have recorded
by their ballots against any former policy, change
my policy, but not before. 1t on the slavery
question, and it will be the question of legal
izng the sale of ntOXicants for beverage purposes
But will not change my policy until the voters
record majority of their ballots for such change Of
policy. When my people shall elevate to national
power political party, old or new, that is squarey
committed against the perpetuation of the legalzed
liquor traffic, upon any terms, or at any price, as
they opposed to human slavery upon any
terms; then 1 promise them different policy.
The tariff and free trade questions, the gold stand
ard and the free coinage of silver questions, are all
very insignificant when compared with this gigantic
evil, which up to this time has been legalzed and
protected by my government, and it must thus con-
tinue until those opposed to the traffic, con-
sistent the liquor and vote for what they
want, and not for what they do not want. throw
the whole responsibility of this evil back upon the
shoulders of my people They must decide this ques-
ton by their ballots, and will be loyal to execute
their will.-John Danner
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
The Iowa 'TreaChery.

The enactment of a law legalizng the manufacture
of liquor in Iowa marks the completion of of the
most damnabe political deals that has ever dsgraced
a state.
With the GOODNESS and of midnight assassin,
the bosses of the Republican party and the emissaries
of the liquor power for mutual gain, conspred and
planned to overthrow the prohibitory law of our
state and establish again throughout it's domain the
blightng of the rum traffic.
For party success they sold the states honor sac
rifced it's manhood and womanhood and opened the
way for flood of crime and immortality to sweep
For the spoils of office they made the state part
in the hellsh business of running men, blighting
their lives and damning their sous.-Iowa Common
wealth.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Exceeded Her Expectations.
S. |. L. Bursell of Gilmore writes:

Mrs. |. L. Bursell of Gilmore writes:
Enclosed find draft for $40, and seventy addresses
to which please send Backbone for one year. I
started out to get subscription list of 20 2 cents
each, $500, so that could have the paper sent to
10 tree under your offer. found it so easy to Sc
cure subscriptions however, that l determined to
make 1t $40, so that we could have 20 copies, 80
OF them free and sent to those who thought they
could not take it for themselves or who are not so
much interested in as are Others This
required only two days and I did my Homework
besides.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Honest Abe's Straight Talk.

The liquor traffic is in society," eating out
the vitals and threatening destruction, and all at
tempts to regulate it will not only prove aborve but
will aggravate the evil. No, there must be more
attempt to regulate the cancer it must be eradicaed
Not root must be left behind, for until this is done
all classes must continue in danger of becoming
victims of strong drink.-Abraham Lincoln.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
The Money misunderstanding Figures.

In the United States the amount spent for intoxi-
eating liquor foots up to $1,2OOOOO0OO According
to the official report of the acting director of the
United States mint the entire money of this nation
is only $6O4,OOO0OO of gold and $614 100000 of sill
yer. We are spending therefore, each year. for
liquor, amount equal to the whole of our metallic
currency.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Arrow Shots.

God can never be Outvoted
When asked to take something, take your leave
Whisky that will cook egg will cook a stomach.
The old drunkards are dying. The recruits
are boys. Whose boys?
Plate glass is never in demand for the front win
dows of saloons. Painted glass is. Why?
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Another National Anthem.

My Office, it's of thee
Soft place reserved for me,
Of thee sing!
Place that long to get,
Worked for in cold and wet
Place that I'll have, you bet!
Of thee 1 sing!
Hove thy downy bed
Soft chair and tape so red.
You bet do!
l love thy full control,
l love thy big payroll,
I'm for you heart and soul
I'm after you!
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Shake, John!

There is every reason why our English temperance
friends should particularly rejoice at this jubilee
season, and this side of the Atlantic we can join
with them in congratulations that the English-speak
ing world is progressing toward the overthrow of the
great enemy of its progress and peace.-Lever.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
For Our Encouragement.

If the great brewers distillers, Wholesalers Job
bers and the men who have built up mighty fortunes
from the liquor traffic, would put forth onehalf of
the effort that is constantly being made by the enc
mics of the traffic. the contest would be in their
favor-Wine and Spirit News.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Try it. Others are Doing So.

Pick out ten men who ought to be Prohibitionists
Talk to them. Send them regularly prohibition
paper or two Keep at it, and you will bring most of
them Where this plan has been tried, it is al
ways great success Suppose you try it-Tallie
Morgan.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01
Shakespeare Revised.

There is drink in the affairs of men which taken
at the bar leads on to trouble and misery, but
taken at the pump leads to happiness and peace
North Carolina Baptist.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01

When churchmen refuse their votes to the saloons,
the greatest curse in the civilized world will be
nguished and this prolific of infinite evil will
no longer eXist-Neal Dow.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-07-01

If it is morally wrong to be drunkard, it must
be morally wrong to DO that which makes men
standardization. r. Thompson.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21

Savannah Line Increases Sailings to
Five Ships a Week Between Savan-
nah and New York.
On and after July list, the Steam
ships of the Savannah Line, Ocean
Steamship Co.., will leave Savannah
for New York and New York for Sa-
vannah, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednes-
days, Fridays and Saturdays, of each
week. Passengers between Savannah
and Philadelphia, and Savannah and
Boston will be ticketed via New York
only. This change is of great import
ance to shippers also, as it means,
practically, sailing every business
day of the week, which affords an un-
surpassed freight service. The ships
are supplied with complete, and i'm
proved ventilation for protection OF
perishable freights. The passenger
service is of the highest standard.
Full informa ton furnished upon ap-
plication to,
Walter Hawkins, Fla. Pass Agt.
w. J. Farrell, Sol. Frt. Agt.
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21

culture OF the sections from which
Lney emigrated, they met with fail
ure, and the failure not only discour-
aged them but likewise other new
comrades who either saw or heard of
them.
linus it was that for years Florida,
The orange growing section, produced
practically nothing. The country was
'kept up by imported capital-mon-
ey brought or sent here by people who
owned ana were making orange
groves. Much money was realized
from the sale Of land by homestead
ers, who would sell OIL few acres at
constantly increasing prices, as the
eXlgencles OF the condition demanded.
Finally, however, the people were
learning how Florida crops could be
grown, and what crops it was desir-
aple to grow. Success had stimulat-
Tag effect. Other; saw what could be
done, and took time enough to try
their hands at gardening. Their work,
guided by accumulated knowledge
and experience, was so successful that
the garden was made a permanency,
and field crops like potatoes, corn,
cane, etc., were depended on from
year to year.
Florida may feel proud today CT the
extent and variety of her crops, and
when we look. back to the time, only
few years back, when we had moth
ing but the prospect of oranges some
time in the dim future, we can con-
graduate ourselves on the change.
Had we diversified when we first COM
menced the development of the or
ange industry, we would have been
better off today and the development
of the country would have been hun
dred per cent more rapid and sub
stantial.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21

n TWENTY-FIVE ACRES of very desira-
i BILE pineapple and orange land on Mer-
postofice. school and M E. church, front
ing on Indian river; high river front
partly improved; one hundred orange
trees and variety of other fruits, Japa-
nese Persimmon, Peach, Mango, Guava,
Lime and Surinam Cherry. Address Rev
J. Fl. White, Georgiana, Fla. I'm
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-07-21

<>ITRUs NURSERY TREES and bud
" wood. = Satsuma, Parson Brown,
Stark's Seedless, Homosassa, Jaffa, Tan
gerines, King ,Tardiff, Grape Fruit, Villa
Franco Lemon and other varieties such
as Maiorca, st. Michael, Maltese Blood,
Centennial and Nonpariel. Address A.
l.. DUNCAN, Mgr, Milwaukee Grove
and Nurseries, Dunedin, Fla.