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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
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Total losses .............. ". lib, OOO ,OOO
The figures for 1896. are not complete,
but the crop Of wheat is put at 427, 00O.-
600. At 20 cents a bushel, the loss is
$145. 600, OO0-total 2 ,26O. 600, 900; in n
crop only, that of wheat. The farmers
have to live and therefore consume q
part of the crop each year. The esti-
mate is that two-thirds are marketed.
SO the clean los to he farmers in
= wheat alone in fifteen years by reason
Of falling prices aggregates quite ST.
-473, O0O, 900. A we'll posted weekly publ
cation, from which we take the figures.
The National Bimetallist, says that the
present crop up to now has not aver
aged for the farmer more than 80
cents. 1t thinks it must advance fur
ther. 1t says:
Twenty years & the crop condi-
lions which exist now would have easi-
Iy sent it to $500, and possibly to $3.50.
But it must go to $1.O4 as an average
for the year to simply give the farmer
a fair price UP to that point the
most that can be said is that big losses
are not so great as they have been in
some former years. And be it remem-
bered that $1.04 is plenty low as an av-
erage figure. For forty years prior to
1872, the average price of wheat was
much higher than hat. We would
have taken SIPS and been we'll within
the limit"
The losses ave not been completed
AS to other crops, but If the low aver
:. age prices through fifteen years of cot
ton, corn, oats, etc., were included the
losses would indeed be enormouslE
greater than the cost Of the great wat,
4hk blasting pensions included.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
THE DAY AT

The North Carolina day at Winches- |
ter was very suitable and successful
commemoration. There were 48 graves
Of our braves marked, and a monument
to their memory was laid. All the GER
emonies were impressive. Their were
present one Virginia military company.
five fire companies. Ashby Camp Of
Confederate Veterans in the confeder-
ate gray, and a large gathering Of the
people. Mr.. o. w. Blacknall, Of Vance,
a man Of letters. writes to the Raleigh
News-Observer OF the very interesting
occasion. We copy from his report:
1.-The Rev. DR.. Cox spoke the invoca-
ton. The Rev. DR.. Hyde, OF the Ashby
Camp, in full uniform conducted the
dedication ceremonies. The Rev. Mr..
Lane. Of the Ashby Camp uttered the
benediction.
In the pocket Of the corner stone were
deposited Lees farewell address to his
troops, Moore's Roster OF North Caro-
lima troops, Dowd's life of Vance,
Bonds picket or Pettigrew" and the
current North Carolina, Baltimore,
New York and Washington papers,"
We have not had time as yet to read
the very elaborate address Of Rev. Mr..
Avirett, but hope to do SO and may
have a few words to say. From u
knowledge Of him we can well believe
that it was scholarly, interesting, with
striking phrasing and impressive pas
sages Of rhetorical excellence. General
Cheek eloquently introduced him. both
| living in Vance county. Mr.. Black
nall writes, another Vanceite that he
| strong address was most impressive
| ly delivered. He rose to the grand oc-
casion and surpassed even himself.
| The audience was large and apprecia-
| tive. Nature and man were alike SYM
pathetic"
We hope that North Carolina will
, show it's appreciation Of it's two great
| est soldiers, If it will not extend the
| favor to all our generals who fell in
battle, by erecting monuments to their
memory in the capital square at Raj
eigh. Not only should Pettigrew and
| Pender be remembered in such o
mental expression Of gratitude and
| admiration, but others should be in
| cluded-Daniel, Branch, Ramseur, Polk.
| Zollicoffer and others of North Caro-
! lina's brave sons who persisted in the
rude rush and frey tide Of war. We
would like to know that at Raleigh
stood a monument not unlike the Wash
ington monument at Richmond, Va,
with the fallen generals grouped
around a central figure instead Of
! statesmen. Let this monument repre-
| sent the soldiers in the field who gave
| their lives amid the dead and dying for
| principles held as sacred and for south
| ern homes and firesides. Let North
| Carolina move. 1t is thirty-two years
and a half since grim visaged war
smoothed his wrinkled 'front.'" and it is
, surely time that the heroes who died
! for us should be remembered by statues
! or at least monumental stone.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

The Greensboro Telegram Of September
ssrd, says OF Mr.. J. E. Montague. former
ly manager OF The Orion:
Mr.. J. f. Montague has resigned AZ
manager OF the Benbow. his resignation
to lake effect on the 18th OF October. He
takes this course because he and Cap
tain Fisher cannot agree as to the general
Mr.. Montague has under consideration
several offers, one from a point In this
state and one from Philadelphia. but has
not yet decided where he will go when
Mr.. Morton. formerly OF the Morton
house here. may take charge OF the Ben
bow
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

$500: better goods, heavy leather
trimmed at $3.50. $500, $3.50. Leather
Grip Bags. nice clean stock. 10 inches
long. with nickle lock n clasp at SOC:
IL inches at $1.00 and up. II. 16. Is inches
up at $3.50.
CLOTHING-The season has come
when the old as well as the young must
begin to thing about changing their
clothing for the fall and winter. See
I am strictly In the swim % all your
fall and winter Clothing bill ] oan sell
and guarantee my goods O. So1rooent-
ed. Suits at the following -.ooo: A
heavy s%atinette. good colors ana good
suits. at $40 a suit; black cheviot suits
stdictly one-half wool. fast black. at
$3.50 a suit; pretty suits. all wool,
brown, gray and black. at $500 a suit:
pretty plaids for young men. new style.
all wool suits at $3.50, $3.50 and $500.
same style better goods al $500, 5000
and $3.50. In black Clay Worsted
Suits We a please you. " have
them in nice stock. Heavy all wool
clays at $3.50, $3.50, $500 and $40. 90; fine
satin lined black Suits at $3.50. We
are making an effort to do an honest
clothing business. We have only one
price, and that price is the same to all.
We sell our goods on a guarantee that
they will prove to be as represented.
We have boys suits in large quantities
and large sizes from 4 to Is years old.
and have a very nice line to select
from. Suits for small boys with sailor
collars. from $1.00 to $2.25 a Suit. Large
Boys Suits from 75c. CSC, $1.25. $3.50 and
up to $500. I know I car figure prices
with anybody on men and boys cloth
ing. I want your clothing trade. or at
least do me the favr to look at my
suits, and odd pants, before purchasing
elsewhere.
I am making big preparation for my
fall Millinery business. I can save you
big money on your headware. We have
all the new Sailors now on hand that
will sell from 10c, 15c. 20c and CSC; beau
tiful Sailors at soc. We want your Rib
bon trade. We lead the state In Rib
bon, all colors styles and prices: velvets
from 35c to $1.25 a yard. We can sell
you nice fall, lightweight. all wool.
beaver cloth and flannel Capes from
zoe, 75c and $1.00 each. This Is a special
job in Capes, and something worth see
ing. We have notions OF all kinds
Corsets. Hosiery. Laces and Gloves. A
big drive In Ladies Kid Gloves: small
sizes from 5k to 6k; a special job.
worth at least 75c, 1 will sell at Csc a
pair, new goods.
A splendid Umbrella for so each. I
have a beautiful lin OF Umbrellas to
suit every body from 5ac to $3.50.
Table covers in chenille from 29c. soc,
75c to $1.00 each: portienes from $500,
s. so to $500 a pair.
All kinds OF fancy China at O small
price. I have 80 many new goods at q
small price and pretty styles I can not
describe all Of them. All I will ask
is to have you call and give us a look.
and be convinced we do what we say.
and sell more goods for less money
than any house in the state. You will
find us at LIP North Front street oppo.
site The Orion hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
HOME FOLKS
newer.

It will be observed that New HanO-
yer county stands at the head of the
class in saw mill production. We wish
we could write that it was A. 1 in cot
ton mills and production. What great
unutilized advantages this city has for
manufacturing on many lines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

It is very certain that one Of the
great abuses OF our system Of govern
ment Is the failure to give In proper
taxes. We have but little doubt that
a full. fair, straight listing Of taxes
would increase the revenues Of the
state OF North Carolina from IS to so
percent. The desideratum in legisla-
ton is to reach all delinquents In list
ing and paying taxes and to prevent
false returns IL it be possible to do so.
The state needs a change d improve
ment in the last named much more
men in Jail six mouths for debt at the
increased expense Of he counties. BY
the way is h new falling for debt law
Of the rad-pop combine should be duly,
thoroughly enforced the victims will
fill not only jails, but court houses
turned int jails. It is a great pity
that every fellow who voted for that
infamy or favored 1T is not today in
the penitentiary picking cotton to pay
his way in the very popular radical
VI aCo III IN
While we do not believe half the pas
tors Of churches do their duty we have
no sympathy with the travelling fellows
who TAKE up collections for self, and
pour out contempt and abuse upon the
regular pastors. The evangelistic bus
mess as usually conducted is mainly a
money-making scheme, we have no
doubt. Cut OF rations, stop the collec-
ton business, and let them have reg
ular salaries equal only to the average
pastors, and let them be under strict
orders as to manner and fields Of la
Dor to their respective churches, and
they would return to the pastorate or
go n some other money-making bus
mess. Abuse of the pastors by itenerSnt
ecclesiastical tramps is just what the
Christian people in all communities
should frOwn upon. When a stranger
ome in and begins to spit his
criticisms and imprecations upon the
local pastor or pastors generally, you
may 'size up" easily that fellow. Sam
Jones set the bad example, and the
little clerical imftators copy thinking
it a fitting exemplification of personal
fidelity and Christian zeal. Censure is a
very cheap article and windy v~ocifer-
alton is about as valueless as confed-
crate money ninety days after the war
closed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

For years." says Capt. C. Mueller.
Il have relied more upon Ayers Pills
han anything else in the medicine
chest, to regulate my bowels, and those
of the ships crew. These pills are not
severe in their action, but do their
work thoroughly"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

The very worst enemy the negro ever
struck in this country is the Office
hunting and office-holding mania. That
and old bad whiskey have done a great
deal Of harm and heggard many a
home
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

Ayers Sarsaparilla is not a secret
preparation. Any physician may have
the formula on application. The secret
of it's success as a medicine lies in it's
extraordinary power to cleanse the
blood Of impurities and cure the most
deep-seated cases Of blood disease.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

and will be erected about . mile soutn
az the town. While In town yesterday
Sheriff ward bought from Messrs. w.
e. Springer 4 Co., the rope with wn,ca
to hang him. 1t il q three quarter Inch
hemp rope and Sheriff Ward carried i
back with him when he icst for home
on the 4 O'Clock train yesterday after
noon.
The execution Is to be in public and
IL liz estimated that thousands Of peo-
pie will attend from miles around TO
witness II. We hear that quite q
crowd Of Wilmington people will 60
down. Sheriff Ward would like to have
the Wilmington Light Infantry as .
guard and will probably apply 90 the
governor to order them out.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
New Fall Goods
WILMINGTON'S BIG RACKET STORE.

I have just returned from New York
where I ave been for the past two
weeks buying my large fall stock Of
dress goods and clothing Of all kinds,
silks. trimmings and bindings. We
ave one of the largest stocks in .nis
line it has ever been our good fortune
to show.
In "a inches wide beautiful fall worst
ed novelties in Dress Goods I am offer
ing at 12hc, So inches wide all wool
telling, lovely colors. at 18c a yard;
strictly all wool SO inches fresh, new
styles at Csc. These three lines of
goods are nice styles and will please
any customer: we have also better
goods,i n black, and all colors. fine IT,
cot all wool all colors :. Csc: black
gros grain Silk from 75c. S3c. CSC, $i.19
a yard; Brocaded Silk 75c. Black Satin
from Csc, SOC, CSC. 75c to $1.10 per yard.
Goods. The Gold Medal brand which
is warranted not to fade nor crock up
in color, from SOC to $1.00 a yard; fine.
new percales callicos, lawns and white
goods; also a big line Of fine able linen
Doyles just received.
Drapery goods and lace curtains all
at bottom prices from 6 to Is yards.
Fine Lace Curtains from 4Sc, sc, 75c,
$1.OO, $1.25, $3.50, and $500 a pair. Cur
tain poles, drapery hooks and trim
mings, also at 25c a set. Any color pole,
oak, ash, maple, cherry or walnut.
WINDOW SHADES-Opaque Linen
36 by " inches. with spring roles and
fixtures complete at 25c each, 36xS4
inches at 35c.
Carpet and Mating to cover your
floor as the winter will soon be here. I
have on hand a big lot of Mating that
T oon coll az fhoco 6Or,roc. A Oon6
weight and good color Mating at 12kc,
heavier at 15c, 1Sc, zoe, 22kc and Csc
per yard; a line of Cotton Warp Mat
ting at 15c, 15c, 18c and zoe per yard.
Carpet Paper &c and 4c a yard. Car
pets all the new lines cotton ingram,
pretty %colors, at 22Hc a yard, heavier
and bettrr goods at 25c, 30c. one-haif
wool two ply Carpet at CSC and 4Sc.
three ply wool Carpet, a job. at o0c a
yard; Brussels pretty patterns at SOC.
Coo, Csc and 75c a yard, also hall and
stairs to match from 80 to Csc a yard.
We can ave you money. All we want
is to have you see our line Of Carpet
before you buy elsewhere. Floor Oil
Cloth, beautiful patterns, n yard
wide at 25c a yard, and we have 1T in
all widths Ga, S-8, 1914 from Csc to 35c
a square yard. Oil Cloth art quares
~ yards square at SOC. two yards
square at 75c. We a also a big line
of Carpet remnants we bought at a
price. For rugs and fringe to match
consisting of fine Body Brussels, mo-
quet wielton and all wool ingram, from
1 yard to ~ and 2 yards, from soc to
$1.25 each. We can save you money in
our Carpet Department, and all we
would like to say is come and see us
before buying elsewhere.
If you should need a nice Trunk
cheap, we have al grades. Zinc COW
cred from $1.10 to $500; canvass cover
ed, large size. at $2.25. $3.50, $2.75, and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

The great thing for all cities and
towns all through the south to do and
do it at once is-to put them in order, to
clean them up vigorously, thoroughly,
and to use freely the best known dis
fnfectants.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

When the hair begins to fall out or
turn gray, the scalp needs doctoring,
and we know Of no better specific than
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

So Charley Cook is to get a nice bite
at the big pie at last, thanks to the IA
o of Senator Pritchard. He was
United States district attorney once,
and If he was not misrepresented and
slandered he once melted an angry
crowd to violence. That or something
quite like it was the report, but we for
get exact particulars. Having kind
personal feelings for him we were not
willing to receive so damaging a report
without more information as final. He
is an excitable man without proper
mental balance perhaps, but he is not
a bad, vicious man al heart. He will
fill the place perhaps as we'll as some
other fellows who might be appointed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
SNAPS.

Florida is going into the making of
a new southern product, pineapple
sirup.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

They don't make much fuss about
it." We are speaking OF De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers. the famous little pills
for constipation. bi~liousness. and all
stomach and liver troubles. They never
gripe. r. R Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
Fifty Years Ago.

rhis 10 the cradle In which there grew
That thought of = philanthropic brain;
remedy that would make life new
Fol the mu!titudes that were racked
with pain.
Twas sarsaparilla, as made. you know
~ Aver, some so years ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

Crime is not on the increase in
North Carolina quoth h man i'll the
corner. And yet what never before
happened in all probability in our once
law-abiding commonwealth, four-men
are to be hanged within less then thir-
ty days. Quite recently two negroes
were hanged for rape, and a white ras-
cal was lynched by a mob for the same
very grave Offence. The increase Of
as to cause grave fear. In the e
time the indefensible and anomalous
one-man power is being exercised in be-
half of criminals who wear the clipped
hair and striped clothes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24

We had the pleasure of two visits
from Professor Asbury, late Of the Ag-
r%icultural and Mechanical college, at
Raleigh. He is a young teacher Of
much merit, Of some personal traits of
uncommon excellence and richly de-
serves h kind appreciation Of all per-
He is held in very high esteem
by President Holiday as he is by all
who know him. He bore to us a letter
from Mr.. Josephus Daniels, editor of
The Raleigh News and Observer. MI.
Asbury is one Of the victims Of the
present proscriptive action Of political
interference of the vicious rad-pop
thing in power. a bane and a disgrace
to North Carolina
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
Ayers Sarsaparilla

was in its infancy half q cen.
rury. ego. To-day it doth be
stride the narrow world like q
colossus" What is the secret
Of it's power? Its curesl The
number Of theml The wonder
Of themI Imitators have fol-
lowed it from the beginning OF
It's success. They are still be-
hind it. Wearing the only
medal granted to sarsaparilla
in Che Worlds Fair Of 1885,
it points proudly to it's record.
Others initiate the remedy:
they can't initiate the record:
e. Vooro ~ C,srreG
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15
Some Rules of This Office.

/. Contributions must be accom-
panied by the names of the contrib
utors.
2. Copy must be in the office not
later than Tuesday to insure publ
cation the same week.
3. Transient advertisers are eX-
pected to pay in advance.
4. Obituary poetry, when more
than four lines, will be charged for
at five cents per line.
). We reserve the right to reject
any communication or to curtail the
same. 1t is not to be supposed that
we approve or disapprove what is
written by others.
5. Contributed obituary notices,
cards of thanks, etc, will be pub
lished free for subscribers or mem
bers of their families when within
proper limits, of which we must be
sole judges.
6. Only notices Of purely charita-
bic matters published free.
I. Notices of farmers sales pub
lished free only when sale bills are
printed in this office.
w. II. & b. J. BENNETT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15
Between Seed Time and Harvest

Is a good opportunity to inquire
about farming lands in South Da-
kota, only one days ride from Chi
cago. Bountiful crops of wheat, corn,
barley and flax reward the tiller of
of the soil. As a stock and dairy
country South Dakota leads all the
world, First class farm lands with
nearby markets can now be bought
for from $40, Sl2, SO, upwards, per
acre, this is the time to invest. For
further particulars write TO Geo. II.
Heatford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul Rail
way, Old Colony Building, Chicago,
III. 26w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15

AMERICANS are the most inventive
neople on earth. TO them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
than one-third of all the patents is
sued in the world. No discovery of
modern years has been of greater
benefit to mankind than Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, or has done more to relieve
pain and suffering. J. w. Vaughn,
of Oakton, KY says: II have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for
several years, and find it to be the
best medicine | ever used for cramps
in the stomach and bowels. For sale
bv Eastman & Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15
albert ; White Attorney
Notice 10 Creditors.

STArE OF WISCONSIN - IOWA COUNTY
- Court--ln probate
In the matter of he estate of John Pcarcc,
deceased.
Letters tcstamcutary OF the estate OF John
pearce, deceased, having been issued 10 Philip
Allen, Jr.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors ct
said John lcarCC. deceased are allowed and
limited by order OF this Court until aud includ-
lug the first Tuesday OF january. 1895 being the
fourth day of said month, TO present their claims
and demands against said lohu redrCC, de
ceased, to the County Court for examination.
adjustment and allowance
Notice is also hereby given, that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
John Pcarce deceased, will be examined ana
adjusted by this Court ut the office ut the County
Judge, ut The Court House, in the city of Dodge
vile, ia said comfy, ON The first Tuesday OF
February, 1895
BY order OF the Court;
CHARLES ". MclLH0N,
2SW4 County Judge.
Dated, noGgev'lc, wis, July 10, 1897
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15
LEGAL NOTICES,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN 4 IOWA COUNTY
/, Court-ln Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Sophrona Ben
ton deceased.
Letters testamentarr oil the estate of SOph-
roma Benton, deceased having been issued 10
Josephine Straw.
tors OF said Sophrona Benton, deceased, are
allowed and limited br order of this Court, un-
III and including the first Tuesday OF February.
lsee. being urSt day of said month. to present
their claims aud demands against said Sophrona
Benton, deceased, 10 the County Court for eS.
animation, adjustment and allowances.
NOTICE Is ALSO HEREBN GIVEN, That
the claims and demands ot Mi persons against
the said Sophroua Benton. deceased, will be eN-
amtncd aud adjusted hy this Court, NJ the office
OF the County Judge al the Court House in the
CITY OF nodgeYille, in said County, on the first
Tuesday OF March, lSaS.
Dated this 9th day of July, 1897.
BY the Court
CHARLES W MClLHoN.
2Swi County Judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-07-15

ETArE OF WISGoNsIN-- CIRCUIT COURT
y for Iowa County.
Mary Jane Mitchell Plaintiff,
against
Mary Il. pricstley, George f. Priestey aud
William II. pricstley, Defendants.
BY virtue of and pursuant To Judgment OF
foreclosure and sale rendered in the above en-
titled action on the 26th day of March, \. y.
1896, in said low County Circuit Court. VIII
expose for sale ana sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder or bidders for cash, nj the
front door OF the court house, in the CITY OF
podpcville, Iowa county, Wisconsin, on Tues
day July 10Th, \. -, 1897, a, one o'clock IN the
afternoon of said day the following described
premises 10 raise the amount of said judgment
interests costs and costs ul sgio 10 wit
Lot No. i've 90. block number twenty three
f20 Strong's addition TO the village, now city oi
Mineral POiut. Iowa county, Wisconsin,
Dated at Sheril's office, DodpeNtlle. Iowa
county, Wisconsin, this lst day OF June a. d.
1897.
JOHN y. WALLIS,
sheriff OF Iowa County, Wisconsin.
SPENSLEY \ MClLHON, -----
Plaintiffs Attorneys,