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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

a most delicious apple called simpIy
the greenskin-' Up TO date, We must
say that old Weaver" peach of the
ffties sold at Oxford was par excel
lence the very best, the most delicious.
They were a large white peach, as
juicy as a ripe grape full Of sacharine
and most luscious. We refer to those
that grew forty and fifty years e
in n section We we'll knew. and we
doubt il today as excellent pears.
peaches and apples could be found in
the same section.
Dur people in the sections SO favor
able to the growth Of the apple. pear
and peach have not awaited themselves
Of their advantages or they would be
making hundreds and thousands of
dollars from their orchards, where they
make very little, if anything.
There is big money in these ruits
Some have found money in vineyards.
North Carolina has several kinds of
choice grapes indigenous to it's soil
grapes that were found here by the
early settlers. Peaches a be made to
pay in all the counties stretching from
Northampton across to Rockingham
county or farther west.
In McDuffie county, Ga, Mr.. j. T.
West, a farmer, has been c~ultivating
the peach for a few years, and with
good success. He writes to The Au-
gusta Chronicle of his operations. He
says:
"What you say is true. Dur peaches
are as fine as can be raised anywhere,
and his year, while southwest Georgia
has practically failed on peaches, u
trees are full.
There is more money in peaches
than in any other crop we car raise.
Every farmer who has land within five
miles of a railroad should hav at least
1000 or 1900 trees. The outlay is small.
One crop we'll sold will pay for land,
trees and all expenses.
II have 1000 Elbertas. I sold the
peaches on 200 of these trees a month
since at a price sufficient to pay me
for land, trees and expenses and Is to
20 per cent. interest on my money,
and the trees being only four and a
half years Did, are good for quite a
number of crops yet"
We have faith in North Carolina
and in the intelligent, Industrious
farmers of this state. What a Geor-
gian can do in any farming results can
be euualled or surpassed by North Car
DINA farmers. If they will emulate
Mr.. Vests excellent example they will
reach his results. Try it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
FRUIT GROWING IN NORTH
CAROLINA,

There is money for the south in grow
ing fruits. Through the decades we
have been urging hat more attention
should be given by the farmers to the
many varieties of fruit that can be
made to grow to such perfection. In
no state can better rapes pears.
peaches and apples be grown than in
North Carolina. Facts show that. AS
we have before stated in these columns.
the very finest, most delicious pears
we ever saw or tasted were grown in
an upper county in 1858, by DR.. James
RUSSELL, one of the best physicians of
his time, an excellent man every way.
He had twenty-five varieties he Guilt
waited for his own pleasure, and we do
not know he ever sold one in his life.
He lived several miles from Oxford, in
AT the worlds fair (the
first ever held) in New York city, in
1851 or '52, the two highest premiums
for apples were taken by two North
Carolina pomologists, of Guilford
county. We know tina no Northern
apple ever sold in Wilmington that we
saw was superior to two kinds that
grew a half century ago in an upper
county. They were the "winesap," and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

1t is Of very great Importance to
North Carolina hat the courts shall
try and punish. We know that among
the best class of citizens, there is a
growing want of confidence in the
courts. The farcical features predom-
mate, and the tragical is set aside, and
has fallen into inglorious neglect. If
any thing was lacking to bring trial by
jury into positive contempt the pres
ent condition of the courts will fur
nish it. Unless chaos is to come n
crime be allowed to sweep in it's own
way and without restraint, the pres
ent system will have to be amended.
Either juries must be selected in a diff
ferent way and eight men al convict.
or the jury system will have to be
abolished and all cases be held before
three judges. AS now organized, the
courts are a broad burlesque-a shame
full travestie upon the very name of
justice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

Rev. DR.. J. L.. M. Curry's Endorsement
Of the excellence of the Agricultural
and Mechanical college is worth no
little. He has ability, learning n
wide observation. President Holiday
is a most efficient officer and it is in
the best interests Of the college that
he was retained in his place. It is a
good and benignant thing to have a
genuine gentleman, and not a frothy
fraud and demagOgue at the head Of
an educational institution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

mob upon a Tennessee Jail for the same
purpose, and the narrow escape from
vengeance Of a criminal in Florida"
Not one word is said of the brutes
who rayage and devour. The barriers
are broken down by the brutes and the
1ynchers have easy access. No civiliza-
ton can be long preserved with rapists
ravening aroun and night riders in
full chase of the scoundrels.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

raised a great storm. This Is signif-
can't 1t Is n Of several demonstra-
tons that show that at heart the north
is not willing TO bury the Ratchet and
to fraternize with the men they
fought. In other words, with a great
many up there" the war is not yet
over. The south would do well not to
show any anxiety to have parades
and joint meetings. A certain degree
Of self respect is in order.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

Have tried others, but like Ayers
best" is the statement made over and
over again by those who testify to the
benefit derived from the use Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Disease never had a
greater enemy than this powerful
blood purifier. 1t makes the weak
strong.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

Observation-Disclosures J. Booth, Olive
wood, Cal, y II have used Ayers
Pills in my family for several years,
and nave always found them most eff
fectuaI in the relief Of ailments arising
from d disordered stomach, torpid liver,
and constipated bowels.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
SHARPS AND FLATS.

Bynum, Watterson & Co.. of the rain
bow crowd of statesmen, are resolved
to make a political demonstration this
year, to keep up the organization, and
of their mighty display. The states
selected are Kentucky, Iowa and
Ohio. They call themselves the Ma
tional Democrats" What is the basis
of success? Upon what do they build
for a fine time this year? Is it upon
former success? Or has there been an
assurance given to the rainbow fellows
that their cause is steadily improving
in the great west? In the states NAM
ed the total vote they got last year
was II, 500, out of 1891, 500, or less than
t~wo-thirds of 1 per cent of the whole.
In Kentucky where Watterson is the
ghost icket received but 1857.
The Pennsylvania Grand Army Of
the Republic is not thoroughly recon
structed. 1t is for keeping up the war
feeling thirty-two years after peace
was declared. Mr.. William J.. Thomp-
son, of Philadelphia, had given his
place for the reunion of the veterans,
and had asked that the George E. Pick
EFT Camp of Confederate Veterans, of
Richmond, Va, should be invited. But
this was opposed, and the proposition
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
HOME FOLKS.

A criminal negro who murdered a
white boy is in for thirty years in the
p~enitentiary. Great Indignation
among the people in Mcdowell county
at such a finding for such a heinous
crime. In other states there would
have been a lynching. 1t is better to
abide by the law, even when the YER
dict is shameful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

There has been an advance in the
wheat market. but the high tariff laid
by the republican robbers has had
nothing TO do with it. The law of sup
ply and demand has come in to assert
its power. There is a shortage OF crops
in other countries and hat has put
wheat up beyond the starvation prices
of the last several years. This advance
is most fortunate. The American crop
is ~good-better than last year. The in
crease in price will give millions of dol
lars to the farmers. 1t is we'll that this
increase comes. The new tariff will
add, will increase the burdens Of the
people by $50. 900. 900, and it is a bless
ing to the toi.ing, burdened farmers
that an increase in price of one product
will bring them many millions of dol
lars, giving them something of pros
perity one more.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

Neglect of the hair often destroys it's
vitality and natural hue, and causes it
to all out. Before it is too late, apply
Halls Hair Remover, a sure remedy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
CIT IS A FACT

and UP to $500 a pair. Why need to go
barefooted? We sell Shoes cheap enough
and good enough to please everybody.
HOSIERY. HOSIERY.-I have just re-
ceived about $50 dozen Hose. for Ladies'
and Gents. Mems fast black seamless
Half Hose at 10c. Imported Hermsdorf
dyed at 15c. In Black, Gray, Tan, Bal
briggan. / claim they are as good Half
Hose as there are in the city for 25c. We
guarantee the color and the quality. All
we ask is a trial. We sell Children's seam
less long leg, fast black ribbed Hose at
10c a pair: also seamless black Hose at
SC, and fine imported Children's Hose for
121ac, 15c, zoe and 25c a pair. Infants
Socks, in white, at 25c a pair; three-quar-
ter Hose, for Infants. imported goods. at
15c a pair. Ladies' Hose at any price and
in any eolor-White. Cream, Tan, Brown.
Oxblood, Gray and Black at any price
from sc to 75c a pair. If you need Ho-
siery for any of the family / can fit them
in size, suit them in color and please them
in price.
In Gents and Ladies' Ties we nave
quite a selection. Ladies' Bows from 1Oc.
15c, 20 and 25c, all colors. Gents Scarfs
from 10c to soc. Four-in-Hand Ties from
loc, ZUc, Zoc ana 50c.
Gents Collars, all styles, from &c, SC.
Sc, 1Oc, and 15c. Ladies' Job Collars and
Cuffs in best Linen goods. / nave about
5000 ] bought in a job. good Collars and
Cuffs, best Linen, nicely laundered and
ready for use, that / will sell at 1c each.
Also Boys White Sailor Collars. worth
10c, for 1c. A big lot of fine new Ladies'
Collars, best goods, at 10c. Cuffs 25c a
pair.
Ribbon for Collars and Belts OF all
kinds. Ladies' Belts. a special drive. full
leather, / have been selling at IOc, now
sc; my zoe quality now 10c, a big drive; OF
25c quality now 15c; my Csc quality now
Csc. Fancy and Plain Silk Betting of all
kinds. Belt Buckles for SC and 1oc each.
Shirt Waist Sets at 1Oc each. A nice
line Of Combs and Brushes-A fine Rubber
Comb, s inches long, with fine and coarse
teeth, at SC each: very heavy Rubber, 10
inches long, with strong heavy back. at
10c. Hair Brushes from 10c. l5c, 2Oc. 80
and up to soc each. Shoe Brushes from
10c. 15c and 25c. Bixby's 4 ounce bottle
best Shoe Dressing at SC. regular 10c. All
colors in Tan Paste and Dressing. Fine
line of leather paint like Buggy-Top
Dressing. Harness Dressing at &c a bottle.
School children and teachers notice. I
have Moore's best Ink In small bottles at
&c a bottle. Stafford's at SC. williams
! quart bottles. at &c a bottle. Arnold's.
Stanord's. Diamond, best Inks. I'm / quart
bottles. at soc a bottle, worth Sl.OO else
where.
could continue telling you Of the many
Things / have to sell, but space will not
allow. Our goods sell themselves. we
want your trade I'm the dry goods line
and ask you to come and see US at ll
North Front street, opposite the orion
Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
That We are the leaders in the depart
ment dry goods trade in this city.

That we are the leaders in the depart
ment dry goods trade in this city.
She was a pretty salesgirl,
He asked her for a kiss,
For he was the accepted
OF the fair and blushing miss.
She ave him one, and as she drew
Her rosy lips away,
us there" she asked, in trembling tones,
Anything else today?"
That is our motion, us there anything
else today?"
We have plenty of time to wait on you,
and polite attention is our rule and privi-
lege. We buy bargains and we sell bar
gains, and if there is a better way to
please you we would like to know it. 1
the season, and 1 am more than anxious
to close out my summer goods. I have a
good many Lawns and Organizes, White
Goods and Silks of all grades, Summer
Novelties in double-fold Dress Goods.
Ladies' Hats are one thing 1 have done
more pushing this season than ever be-
fore. I lave been trimming up a nice line
of Hats that I have on hand, good styles,
with ribbon and chiffon and flowers, max
ing real nice Hats, pretty and stylish, at
soc, 75c,, $1.OO, SIPS and $4,000. Sailors in
rough straw, the correct shape, at sc:
better goods at Sc, lie and 15c; nicely
banded at 25c and up to 35c, soc, 75c and
s1.OO. We nave a nice line of fine Sailors
hat we sold at s1.25 each, new goods, /
am now Offering at 75c.
A big line of narrow Lace just received
at Csc, Csc, 4Oc, soc, Goo, roc, soc and s1.OO
per dozen yards; from " to IA inches wide
at &c to 12kc per yard. Very wide Val
and Rustic colors.
In Clothing we sell quite a good many
suits, as this one department in our
store covers 55x50 square feet Of floor
room, used only for Mems and Boys
Clothing. I nave a few Linen Crash Suits
on hand for Men at s1.75, So 20 and s3.25 a
suit. A big lot of nice, strictly all-wool
Gents Cassimer suits from s4.0O, $500,
$500, $500 and up to 1870 a suit. We sell
honest Clothing, and we guarantee every
suit as we represent it or refund the
money. Mems Jeans Pant at 29c a pair.
We have just received a nice line of
fancy Crockery and Glassware. Fancy
Teas, with nice Saucers, at 10c. Fancy
Vases, Bisque figures, at SC, 1Oc I'D to
Csc. Jelly Jars, with covers, at 45c per
dozen. Beautiful fine China Cream
Pitcher at 1Oc: 1 quart Bowl. nicely decor
ated, at SC; beautiful individual Creams
at 10c. and any little China novelty YOU
may want. 81
Remember, we sell bargains every day
in Shoes and Slippers. We carry a very
nice line of Ladies' Slippers, to move. at
40c a Dafr. better ones af c., 70 .oa ,, M
In fine Shoes, we carry Ladies' Shoes
from &c, 75c. Sc, 500, s1.25 and I'D to
$3.50 a pair. Mems Shoes, CSC. 800, si.25
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03

There is no doubt whatever that the
antitoXine treatment in d~yphtheria is
a pronounced success. 1t has been fully
tested in Massachusetts, and the re-
suits are satisfactory and ~reaSsuring.
1t is more marked in the present year
than in the last year. DR.. S. w. Abb
bolt, secretary of the state board of
health in his annual report shows that
in 1885 the percentage Of fatalities TO
cases of d%iphtheria in which antitoxine
was used was 1877, while in 1896 it vas
reduced to 11.6. In the two years COW
cred by the work of the state board 451
cases have been treated with antitox-
inc, of which So have resulted fatally,
or IN average percentage for the two
years of 1913. This is compared with
the figures for the years 1891 and fol-
lowing. In the treatment Of both
dyphtheria and membranous Group it is
found hat the same bacillus is pres
ent. Including all cases of these two
diseases in the state the percentage of
fatality was as follows: In 1891, 23.5
per cent. in 1892, 1872; in 1893, 31.7; in
1894, 27.9; in 1895, 1879. In 1895 can be
seen, in the effect upon the general
situation in the state, the effect Of the
beginning of the use of antitoxine.
Tom Reed has carried it with a high
hand during the extra session. His
first term as speaker was signalized by
| great usurpation of power which gave
him an ~unenviable reputation. In fact,
he played the tyrant as no other de-
Lucrative officer yer attempted in this
! country. But his greatest achievement
vas reserved for the extra session.
| Practically there was no house at all
for mi He simply usurped all
power and forbade any legislation
whatever. He was. the supreme boss,
and he would not tolerate the idea of
| legislation. 1t was a pitiable sight for
freemen-this one man from Maine
| setting aside all pretence of legislation
by the waving of his hand making
it a daily farce of assembling in the
capitol. He did this cOolly, d%efiantly,
successfully. The large republican ma
| JOrity desired it, and the democrats
were pOwerless. It shows what a ty-
rant can do in an assembly of suppOs-
ed freemen. How long this business of
usurpatiOn is to continue unchecked
no one knows. 1t is time for a row if
one man can stop all legislation n
| close up a deliberative assembly at his
| will.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-03
ROANOKE COLLEGE oil: e

Courses for Degrees, with Electives
high standard. Also Commercial and Pre-
paratory Courses. Library 20. 600 volumes.
Working Laboratory. Good morals and
discipline. Six churches-no bar-rooms.
Healthful mountain climate. Very mod
crate expenses: may be reduced below
$50 for nine months Qees. board. &C.,
18th year begins Sept. 18th. Catalogue
free. Address
JULIUS DREHER, President.
ju q ! m e o d W It
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11

W. s. Beard left Eureka Wednesday
morning on horseback for Palisade. When
near the l2-mile house in Diamond Valley
he found Q man wandering aimlessly
around through the sagebrush, evidently
not knowing whs. he was doing. He man
sged TO get the wsnderer on his horse be-
hind him and brought him to town. i
was then found that the man wss L. A
Johns, who had made q small stake mining
in White Pine county, and who came herr
about q week ago. and proceeded to blow
il in forthwith sampling the differen
WHISTLES OF the Base Range. The mixins
Of them didn't agree with him, and be haC
been wandering around this end Of Dia
mond Valley since Sunday night. He !
now at the Hotel de Sweeney under th'
care OF DR.. samuels, who says he will soor
be all right.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11

The San Francisco papers OF last Satur-
day announced the sudden death OF MRS.
A. A. Andre in that city on the evening OF
December 8. Mrs. Andre was very well
known In Eureka where she resided for 9
number Of years. She was the wife OF A.
A. Andre. who was engaged in the insur-
ance business here for . long time. and
served 9 term ss County CLERK Of this
county. He moved from here with his
family several years ago TO San Francisco,
where he has since been employed as an
insurance adjuster. Mrs. Andre leaves q
half-sister residing in Eureka. Mrs. B. +.
McEwen.
The following Is sn account OF the death
OF Mrs. Andre taken from the San Francis
90 Chronicle Of the 4th inst: Jennie l..
Andre, wife Of A. A. Andre and mother oil
]. L. Andre, died suddenly last evening
st her home 150lA Larkin street, and her
body was removed to the Morgue on the
advice OF DR.. Kate o. Howard, who had
been called 70 attend the woman.
Mrs. Andre was seized with a violent
pain in the region Of the heart while she
was eating dinner alone. She called to
Mrs. Harris, her iandlsdy, who assisted
her 10 bed, where she died within q few
minutes. DR.. Howard was called . few
minutes before Mrs. Andre died. and si
though she was of the opinion that the
woman's death had been caused by hear
failure, she considered it judicious to al
low the C~oroner's autopsy surgeon to de
eide the question, shrinking possibly thai
the had taken poison either acct
| dentslly or Intentionally.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11
CURRANr CREEK CULLINGs.

CuRRAST CREEK, Dec. z, 1897.
Dave McLsin got back from DeLsmar
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Eta Dunnigan came to Mrs. @. A.
Browns from Ely last Tuesday.
Currant Greek has been visited by q
heavy snowstorm during the past week
Archie Beston Of Green Springs brought
some horses up to Mr.. Sanborn's place
this week.
Mr.. Tucker and Geo. Lewis OF White
River came for 9 big load Of Mr.. HalsteAd's
grain Sunday.
Mr.. Stein stopped on Currsnt Greek on
bis way from DeLamsr to Hamilton. He
goes there to DO the assessment work on
some mining claims.
Geo. Harden of White River came after
q load OF grain this week. He gives The
report that Roy Mathewson, son Of Ar
thu Msthewson, was injured by q car
running over his foot aud crushing it,
He and his father were on their way tc
Qmahs With cattle. ExCERPTA.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11

President McKinley's message to Goa
eress is now in the hands oil friend and
foe, and is being praised or condemned
according to the individual views OF Con-
eressmen and editors on the various top
les treated by the executive. Guess
work as to what he would recommend ID
now at an end, and CROSSWORD on the
probable action Of Congress is uext in
order. From . general glance ct the
opinions expressed by Senators and
members of the House il seems evident
that the ADMINISTRATION forces are divi-
ded against themselves on many import
ant propositions. Friends of Cuba do
not approve Of the Presidents waiting
policy on the Spsnish1C Cuban question.
He strongly urges Hawaiian annexation,
but his support in the Senate will hardly
be sufficient to accomplish the result.
He apparently desires considerable fnsn.
cial legislation on the lines suggested BY
Secretary Gage, but it is about certain
that no important currency measures
will be considered during the present
session Of Congress.
Brysn's short opinion on the message
is as follows:
1.-THE message indicates an intention
on the part Of the President to aid il
turning the issue of paper money rel 10
the National banks, and in the meantime
= purpose to give gold a further superior
i ty over silver as money"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11
aulae BOOB ,o ,he YUKON.

Edward Holland. proprietor of the
Commercial Hotel ct San Francisco. has
just published new guide book contain
ing much valuable information for miners
and. in fact. anyone contemplating : trip
10 the Yukon and Klondike gold fields.
The little book also contains instructions
and forms used in the location Of mining
ground in the new FL Dorado. II 10 nicely
illustrated and can be had for as cents.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-12-11

WHITE, Eureka County, Dec. 9. 1897.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. @. Lane and Mrs. Fem
trees were :he guests OF Mrs. jos. Flynn
during Thursday and Friday.
Gov. Sadler recently purchased all OF A.
@. Dibble's horses. II 10 estimated that
there are about two hundred head In the
bunch.
Bob Baily. Edgar Ssdler and Joe Wal.
tiers are busily engaged in gathering mp
the cattle scattered through Huntington
and the adjacent valleys, 10 order to pas
ture them for Winter feeding.
Friday Of last week V. Walters awakened
the young folks in Huntington by
giving . ball which proved TO be n Of
unlimited pleasure 10 ell present. About
thirty guests attended and. like the good
old fashioned country balls, dancing was
confined far into the next day. delicious
midnight supper was served. making the
pleasure OF the evening two-fold, and ss
the guests departed they mentally wished
that there were more just such hospitsble
people in the world ss Mr.. Walters and his
family.
The birthday surprise party given Dec.
I'd by Mrs. James White to her daughter,
Miss Mary, and Joe Plummer. held at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Plummer
Of Mineral Hill. WAS . browning success.
Forty-tbree guests were present and We'd
with each other In creating merriment.
Dancing, singing, recitstions, music Of all
kinds, and q s%umptuous supper. served ~
midnight. caused the hours of the night
to glide by in quick succession and dawn
came much too o for the merry crowd.
The music for dancing was furnished by
Messrs. Woolverton, Dees, Jewell and Wal
ters. As all reluctantly said farewell TO
their hospitsble host and hostess theyunsn-
imously voted u the jolliestgsthering ever
held in this part Of the country.