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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Can find them at the Racket Store, on
Front street, wher. Santa Clause has
made his headquarters for the holiday
trade.
Our Toys are now or full display,
and you can have the chance to see
Old Santa in full dress at our store.
where he has under his charge for the
little people. Christmas Presents. such
as Horses and Carts, Tin Horns, Guns,
Pistols. V 'ocipedes, Express Wagons,
Goa Carts, Push Carts, Baby Car
riages, Baby Swings, Iron Trains. Tin
Trains, Tops, Books and Christmas
Tree Ornaments. China Cups. Bisque
Figures, Mugs, Vases. and last, but
not least, is Dolls, Dolls. OF every kin
We have them in dressed and undress-
ed, bispue and kid, indestructable and
in u~nbreakable Dolls. all at low prices.
Dolls, u inches long, al 10c; Jointed
Dolls, IA inches high. curly hair, teeth,
partly dressed. at Csc each.
We have a beautiful lot OF hand
made Indian Baskets. We want to sell
them all u They are new and very
pretty goods, and cheap, all colors and
styles. We are selling these baskets
much cheaper than they are usually
sold. They make splendid presents for
all ages
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
COTTON MILLING DEPRESSION

The Messenger recently mentioned the
depression Of the great manufacturing
industry in New England, that there
would he in January a wage reduction
Of ten per cent at the great manufac-
turing center OF Fal River. The Prov
idence Or. - Journal among other pa
pers of that section that understand the
situation believes in the correctness Of
the report. 1t is an old, old story, often
repeated within the last few years, of
too much production for the demand.
Last summer, in order to make good
the frequent declarations of returning
prosperity, the manufacturers in the
east began to hurry up things, to in
crease the output Of their plants, and
to thus show that the tidal wave had
started. The Journal says that the
cotton cloth market is again greatly
burdened by the great weight Of goods
made, unsold, and Of small demand.
The Springfield, Massachusetts, Re-
publican, an old and valued Journal of
conservative tendency, admits the cot
ton manufacturing and wage cutting
depression. There seems to be no
doubt about the excessive stagnation
"up there" The Republican, however,
is sceptical altogether as to this
depression being the result of
actual economic causes, as is h con-
tention IF the Dingley horn blowers. 1t
wants to know how can the tariff Of
protection and prosperity permit such
courses to continue on their evil course.
why don't it arrest them n lock
them up. 1t is noticeable that republi-
can protection organs greatly censured
the democracy for any failures either
of prosperity or of revenue making,
under the half and half bill they passed.
The Washington Post reminds the re-
publican critics of the Wilson bill, that
the New England manufacturers
framed h bill so far as the cotton
schedule was concerned. It doubts
that there are some things which leg
islation, cannot accomplish, and one
of them is to make demands keep VI
with supply under all conditions" We
believe that the tinkererS will continue
to tinker, and never find the real cause
of the now acknowledged depression.
After awhile, perhaps years hence, they
| will discover that finance and quantity
| of money have a great deal to do with
national prosperity, and that means
also cotton manufacturing prosperity
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
CURES TO STAY CURED.

Thousands of voluntary certificates
received during the past fifteen years,
certify with no uncertain sound, that
Botanic Blood Balm, (B. B. b. will
cure to stay cured, rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Ulcers, Sores, Blotches, and the
most malignant blood and skin dis
eases. Botanic Blood Balm is the re-
suit Of forty years experience of an
eminent, scientific and conscientious
physician. Send stamp for book of
wonderful cures, and learn which is
the best remedy. Beware Of substi-
tutes said to be "just as good" and buy
the long-tested and reliable Botanic
Blood Balm, (B. B.. b. Price only 81. 90
per large bottle.
EFFECTED AN ENTIRE CURE.
For over w years I have been a
great sufferer from rheumatism, af-
fecting both shoulders to such an ex-
tent that I could not put my coat on
without help. The use of six bottles of
Botanic Blood Balm, B. B. B., effected
an entire cure. 7 refer to Rev. w. w.
Wadsworth, proprietor Coweta Adver-
tiser, and to all merchants of Newman.
JACOB F. SPONCLER.
Newman Ga.
For sale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
ludIes' Hos und HOS For EVERYBODY

We have just received a beautiful
line of new Felts. Hats in Flats. Sail
ors, and other shapes. TO sell at %.
so, 75 cents and $i.oo. Ne bought
them very cheap and a suit YOU
Also a big line OF fine new Ribbon.
that we sold the first of the season at
40c per yard, we can now sell 1t at sc.
We have beautiful silk-faced Velvet.
in all colors, new goods. at 5oc per yd-
Satin Ribbon. for fancy work, all
breadths. from 2s to 25 cents per yd.
We sell more Hats la all the other
millinery stores and can sell them
cheaper. We trim all Hats free OF cost
to you. IL you buy the Hat and ma
terial from us. We guarantee salts
faction on every article W. sell, and
we refund the money, II the article Is
not cut or damaged and returned at
once.
We are giving away cards. that We
redeem on the following terms. only
with all spot cash transactions: We
Will give for a $40 purchase. a life-size
Portrait. free. of yourself or family;
for a SIS purchase. we Will give a nice
oak Table: with a SIS purchase. / viii
give you a splendid Oak Arm Rocking
Chair, with cane bottom OF a solid seat
or a ladies' cane Rocker; with a $35
purchase I will give a fine Willow
Rocker. worth 81 each; with a $50 pur-
chase 1 will give a beautiful Oak
Writing Desk, worth S.. or a beautiful
nall Hat Rack or a fine closed back
Book Case. This furniture costs you
absolutely nothing, as we have no Jew
ing in our store and have only one
price, n that price is well established
to be the lowest price OF any store in
| the state.
We sell almost everything in Dress
Goods. Dress Skirts, U~ndershirts, I'm
der Clothing. for ladies and gentlemen.
Clothing of all kinds for boys and men.
Dress Gods OF all grades. Shoes OF
every style.
| Ladies' wearing, narrow last. A.. Il.
G. You would save money by looking
over a lot Of very fine hand-sewed
Shoes, that / q at the price OF 81. 80
a pair. worth regular $3.50 and $500.
The Shoes will prove their value on
examination and trial.
Come to us for anything you need in
the Dry Goods line, and save money.
We are at 112 North Front Street. op-
! posite The Orton Hotel, near the Post
office.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
ANOTHER SAD VICTIM

Another most deplorable accident
has resulted from football. On the fifth
inst, at Akron, Ohio. a nine-year-old
son of Mr.. w. H. Hunt died from in
juries received in a game the Thurs
day before. He was crushed under a
pile OF players. Here is another warn
ing to parents as we'll as 10 boys and
men. Tt is not to he wondered al that
there is war on h cruel, brutal game.
AS is known, Georgia, through its leg
islature, took action by an overwheim-
ing majority against the game being
played in that state. The governor
very unwisely vetoed it. In Virginia
there is a bill reported by the commit
tee Of the legislature practically for
bidding it. Tt will hardly pass, al
though a majority of h committee
favored it. Ladies' appeared before
the committee urging a law against it.
The antagonism is based upon the gen
r demoralizing effects If the game
as played, n the excessive brutal
ties attending it. One of the strange
things of our times is the extreme in
~fatuation of press and people for a
game incomparably more dangerous
and brutal than Spanish bull fighting
or tine prize ring of the ibruisers. Ir
the eason of football just closing, last
ing for less than three months, we be.
Heve, there were quite 200 injuries Oh
casualties reported. OF these. tel
were fatal, and perhaps seventy-five
were of permanent injury. This coun
try damns the other athletic sports
h a are demoralizing and brutal, bur
in less degree, but throws up it's ha'
and shouts for football as a pleasan-
past time and a glorious game. Moral
ity, mercy and prosperity are all in.
volved in stopping tine game as playet
this year and stopping it forever.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
give it in full. The New York Work
gives 1t as follows:

give it in full. The New York World
gives 1t as follows:
He said:
II am opposed to it
First, because / am unalterably -
posed to extending our national limits
beyond this continent.
Second, because the Hawaiian is
lands are so remote from our coast
lines Their defence in h event of war
would be enormously expensive and
troublesome to Us.
Third, because they dc no comprise
sufficient area to make a state and
their maintenance as a territory would
violate the intent of the constitution.
Fourth, because it would be almost
impossible for congress to devise a
government for them that would not
result in confusion and failure.
Fifth, because of the unfit n un-
desirable character of the population.
| No matter how favorable surroundings
for improvement might be made, the
| large percentage Of the population
| would remain unfit for citizenship.
These reasons seem to me to he self
evident and convincing"
Ex-senator Dubois OF Idaho has JUS
made an extended visit to Japan, China
and Hawaii and what he says is worth
considering surely. He says that annex
alton will be against the bitter opposi
ton of the natives, and that there ar
fewer than twelve hundred male Amer
leans on all the islands, who are owe
twenty-one years Of age, and he think
nearly one half are opposed to n
alton. Nothing, he says, but the sup
port Of our government, really keep
the present oligarchy, misnamed the re
public, in power. These are 1mportan
statements.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
THE NEW BILL

The new bankruptcy bill has been re-
ported to the house, or will he reported
his week. 1t is believed in Washington
that 1T will become a Jaw. The bust
ness sense and necessity of the coun-
try LAY required such a general law
for years. The bill reported by the
sub-judiciary committee of the house
will pass, it is believed, very much as it
m from it, and, without any radi-
cal changes. The bill provides for both
voluntary bankruptcy and involuntary
bankruptcy. Any one may file a petit
ton and go into voluntary bankruptcy
except a corporation. The latter may
~ forced into 1T, but not otherwise.
6 earners, laborers and farm
ers cannot be forced into it. All
others are subject to involuntary bank
ruptcy for certain designated causes.
In general, these involuntary causes re-
late to fraudulent conduct on the part
of the bankrupt. This is understood
to be a ~liberalizing of the bill
OF last session. It is in other
WoIuS, 1TdIHeu VaTSeIy on the dlneS OF
the Observation-Disclosures bill OF last
session. 1t is framed so as to make it's
administration OF enforcement simple
and inexpensive. The fault with other
bankrupt laws was that they were
cumbersome, costly, n filled with OPP
portunities for fraud and rascality. A
new and better law, avoiding these great
lar as we'll as beneficial. The new bill
involves only two officers. referee and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

The partition of the old and great
Chinese empire by aggressive Ger
many is we'll calculated to invite dis
cussion. The latter has taken posses
sion by force of a part OF the ancient
empire. The nations. seeing this, are
opening a new question-Ls it not time
o the powers to up the empire
and divide it out, thus opening it to
trade and what iss called sometimes
very inappropriateiy, t~scivifization?"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

The experiment in Virginia in grow
ing the sugar beet is so encouraging
that a stock company to manufacture
the beet, capital 81, 200, 900, has been
formed at Richmond. What is North
Carolina going to do abou the sugar
beet product?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
HOME FOLKS

Colonel Julian s. Carr is a true, con-
sistent bimetaIlist- He lie not for a
moment conceal his views in the midst
OF the most lonesome SURROUNDINGS as
a delegate to the Atlanta convention
OF southern bankers. He concluded his
cracking. clear. short speech with the
bold dectaration-"I am Tor the dallar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

trustee. The former trustee receives
no pay until the estate is closed, the
referee is to receive a fe OF SO at the
outset, and when the estate is los a
commission of one half of / per cent.
Various penalties not only against the
referee and trustee. but the bankrupt
in case of fraud are named.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

"A Philadelphia Jewish society reports
the census of Jewish population in the
United States, taken by states. There
are 937, 1900. In North Carolina. there
are IL, 900; South Carolina, 5000; Vir-
ginia, $4,000; New York, $50, 600;
Georgia, 1000.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Famine and lawlessness are the latest
reports from the Klondyke. Captain
Ray, u. s. Army, reports an alarming
condition of affairs, and he thinks a
semi-military government imperative.
Lives and property are seriously i'm
perilled.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

What is the cause of the change in
message? Great offence has been given
both to Spain and Cuba is now re-
ported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

The Virginia general assembly has
confirmed the will OF the people, and
on h 18th inst, elected Senator Dan
iel to the United States senate. It was
Wen done, gladly done, rightly done.
He deserves sudh honors from a great
state he has so faithfully and ably
served
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
O4IxZAkA AZ IINJe
Is Orange St, Savannah. Ga

Kinston Free Press: The gin house of
Mr.. e. E. Rouse was burned Friday ev-
ening about 3 O'Clock, supposed to have
caught from a spark from the engine.
Loss about $500 or 81 900; insurance 500.
Besides six bales OF cotton and 1900
ushels OF cotton seed belonging to Mr..
Rouse, there were Also burned one bale
Q cotton belonging to Mr.. ". F. Spanly;
Joshua Dawson. two bales: John Cade
one bale. and Whey Dawson, one bale
badly damaged.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
CapeS and ClOakS.

We have had a splendid trade in
these goods this season. We have sold
already three times as many as we
ever sold before in one winter
We sell a nice fine fur trimmed
double Cape at CSC each; better quality
at $1.25 n S. so. Long two-pleat EN-
pire Capes. at $1.75. Seal Plush Capes
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
: CUSTOllERS
Looking For Christmas Goods.

at Sass. Very fine beautifully trimmed
Capes at .$4..5. Handsome beaver
cloth Capes. $3.50 and $500 Better.
trimmed. at 1926 and 3.-5-
We have Cioaks at all pricees. from
$l.o0 to $500.
We can save you money IN your
Wraps.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
state OF North carlina

Sl6te Vi NOTln Cdliiua
wilkes county
ON this Day Personly apired - and
Did Depose and swair that one (biank)
Did strak him with ahoe on the Bake
OF the he'd and Noked him down this
september the - 1897 this Bein A gainst
the peas and Diety OF the state and
Law of North Carolina. / (blank) Dew
THAR fore ishew my warnt for the
same given under my hand
this september - 1897"
The warrant read as follows:
ito the Constable oreny other Loful
officer Of Wilkes County gretins youe
air Commanded to Arrest one (blank) and
have him Before me or some other
justes Of the peas of wilkes County to
ANGER to this warnt herin fail not al
| yores peril with the Date and maneI
| OF survis this - Day of Septembe,
| 1897"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
SNAPS.

to the policy of annexation in any di-
rection.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

The schoofmaster is abroad in North
Carolina among the justices Of the
peace. There are evidently some very
enlightened specimens among the gang
as at present organized for business.
As a cheering evidence OF his please
rea the following we clip from a news
paper:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

OF our daddies. state banks. and cree
silver"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21
Yours truly,
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of ]. N. McElroy. Druggist.

Office Of j. N. McElroy, Druggist.
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles Of p,
F.. T. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie sinal size today.
The p. p. p. cured my wife of rheu-
matisln winter before last. 1t came
pack on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved her again, and
she has not hal a symptom since.
1 sold a bottle of p. p. p. to a friend
of mine, one Of the turkies, a small one,
took. sick and his wife gave il g tea
spoonful, that was in the evenir and
the little fellow turned over like b was
dead. but next morning he was hollow
ing and well.
Yours respectfully,
]. N. McELROY.
Savannah, Ga, March IL, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for q long time and did
not find a cure until Hound p. F. p,
which completely cured me.
Yours truly,
ELIZA JONES.
Is Orange St. Savannah, Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-21

Having used three bottles If p. p. p.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same, having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, I take great
pleasure in recommending It to all un-
fortunate like
The Springfield herald., 1897-06-18
That I'riD East

May be for business or pleasure, or
both; but pleasure comes by max
ing a business of travelling East O.
yer the Santa Fe Route as far as
Chicago.
Thirty miles the shortert line be-
tween Missouri river and Chicago;
that means quick time and sure
connections.
Track Is straight, rock -ballasted, i,
with very few crossings at grade.
No prettier, cosier or more com
tortal.ls tra.ac enter Chicago than
those over the Santa Fe. 1hey are
vestibuled limited expresses, with
latest pattern Pullmans and free
chair cars. Meals in dining cars
served on plan of paying for what
is ordered.
Inquire of nearest agent, or ad-
dress Il. +. Nicholson. G. PA. Santa
Fe Route, Alonadnock Building,
Chicago.
The Springfield herald., 1897-06-18

The attention OF mining men
throughout the entire West Is at
present being directed to the pla-
Ger diggings OF Bolivia, South
America. from which locality the
most alluring reports come. If
YOU have any idea Of trying your
fortunes in this country be sure
and consult with Messrs. Shepperd
& Cooper of1the Chicago e. Alton
International Steamship Agency
in Cooper building, Denver. who
can give you correct and reliable
information as to the shortest,
quickest and cheapest way to
reach the gold fields and can book
you through from any point in the
West. ..- .-a-
The Springfield herald., 1897-06-18

ing ground is best. Avoid locat-
ling in the track or below the
mouths OF innocent looking gull
lies or ravines. that may. in case
of rain, be developed into torrents
of muddy water. and sweep the
camp like a cloud burst. A supply
of pure water contributes as much
to the enjoyment of the campers
as to the preservation of health.
Common sense will direct that
the camp be selected within easy
reach of some bubbling spring or
fresh, uncontalninated brook of
cunning water, but there il anoth-
er thing of paramount Importance
and That is handy supply of fuel.
Mr.. Beard tells how to construct
the Adirondack's camp, the brush
covered lean-to. etc, but consid-
ers canvas tents the best shelter
Tor campers. They are transport
ed with much greater ease than
the most simply reconstructed port
able house. A tent may be
erected with the expenditure of
less labor than any other kind of
camp, and furnishes a comfortable
shelter all the year round. A good
wall tent, with fly and a wooden
floor, is protection enough for
even the most delicate of persons.
"When you start for camp leave
artificlalities and fiipperies behind
packed up in camphor," is Mr..
Boards advice. "Bring only your
untrammeled self with you, and
no! for frclic, for flapjacks and
coffee, sweet-scented spruce
boughs. camp fires, and the fire
side song and music
of the banjo. Let your first care
be to secnre cheerful, happy COM
panions as the most important
articles tor our camping outfit.
The Springfield herald., 1897-06-18
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
F. H. BkANDENDuRG, OBsERvEF

+. II. BKANDENBuRG, OBSERVER.
DENVER, COLORADO.
For Week Ending last Monday.
During the week ending June
IA, the temperature averaged
somewhat below the normal in
the northeastern counties, aud
about normal elsewhere east of
the mountains. High day tenn
peratures have been the rule on
the western slope, with rather
cool nights, especially at the be-
ginning OF the week, when light
frost formed In a few exposed To-
calltIes. The rains were uneven.
ly distributed, practically none
falling over the western slope and
San Luis valley, while in most
sections east of the mountains
thunder storms occurred nearly
every afternoon. The rainfall at
tending the local storms of the
middle of the week was generally
heavy, and in some localities dam
age resulted from hail and the
washing ofthe soil. Reports from
the different agricultural districts
OF the state indicate that the past
week has been extremely favor.
able to the growth of all crops ex-
cept corn, which is still backward,
owing to cool nights. Haylng
has been general during the week
on both sides of the Continental
Divide. 1t ls now completed Ill
the Arkansas valley, but in the
north central section and eastern
counties the work has been delay
ed, dry weather being needed to
secure in good condition the large
crop of alfalfa. Small grain is
looking fine in all sections, and
gives promise OF good yield.
Spring rye on the Divide is ready
for cutting, AMI barley and early
wheat are heading in the north
eastern counties. Potatoes are
coming up in the vicinity OF Gree
ley, and a good stand Is reported
from the Divide. Strawberries
are now ripe Ill the different sec
tions, the crop being exceptional
lY large.
The Springfield herald., 1897-06-18
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