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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

Emancipation found the negro pos
sessed Of some simple virtues. the re-
suit chiefly Of the discipline Of planta-
ton life. Ignorant and amiable. on
being freed he was misled by his car
pet bag educators, who filled him with
political and social ideas OF an imprac-
ticable and absurd character. His
abilities fit him for manual labor. but
he was stimulated to essay the difficult
art Of governing. Recently he has
realized his ambition largely by COM
polling his white republican and pOpu-
list guides TO give him a large share Of
the spells Of office. II Eastern North
Carolina, over a wide area a large pro-
portion of local offices Of Importance
are held by ignorant. corrupt and
worthless negroes. This was inverting
the pyramid. since nearly the whole OF
the wealth. intelligence and mora
worth Of the community We're with the
whites. The incapable by Mere force
of numbers lorded il over the capable
minority. This was a condition OF un.
stable equilibrium and what has re.
| Gently happened was merely the pyra.
mid getting on its bese again.-Balti
: more sum-.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick wonen
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge of women's
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
q suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. / had spells
which would last for two days or more.
1 thought I would try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of it, and am en-
tirely cured."-MRs. JOHN FOREMAN, 26
n. Woodbury. Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Is only one of thousands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, Ill,
makes the statement, that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for a month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was a hopeless victim of con-
sumption n that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton; she bought a bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued it's use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well; now does her own
housework, and is as we'll as she ever
was. Free trial bottles of this Grea,
Discovery at r. r. Bellamy's Drup
tore, large bottles so cents and 81. Oh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

Fayetteville Observer: John Davis.
the negro who was SO badly shot sew
eral weeks ago while attempting to es-
cape from Officers Flowers and
Maultsby. escaped from jail Saturday
night and has not been heard Of since.
He was confined in the lower tier of
cells, but was not locked int gives
US great pleasure TO that the
report in circulation yesterday of Mr..
Jno. 3. Hare's death vas without
foundation. Mr.. Hare, who has been
quite sick, is reported much better to-
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

We give on the first page a report OF
the Wilmington trouble copied from
The Messenger. Ii is b o concise
report We have read.-Lumberton
Robesonian.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22
SOME OF THE NEGRO BOSSES.

The organization of the negroes was
very complete. AS this city is typical
an examination of the negro society is
valuable in the study of the negro race.
At the head of the race stand the
white boss, a republican, of course.
Then. but often of cOequal rank, come
the negro bosses. The orders Of these
leaders are carried out through a
medium unknown to the whites.
The negro race is given to society
forming and the churches encourage
the propensity. In addition to the
Masons, Odd Fellows, knights of Ply
thias and other we'll know bodies the
negroes nave countless church societies
The officers of these bodies are Of great
use to the bosses.
NEGRO PREACHERS CAUSED DIS
ORDER.
The negro minister is a power with
the race, and it is much to be regret
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

This cOndi-
ton of the
minddestroys
tie effect of
advice; and
she grows
J worse rather
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22
PLACING THE BLAME
WHITE MEN AT WILMINGTON ON
THE DEFENSIVE

Armed and DrilIed-Nur~es
Told They Had Children I'm their
Power-A System of Coercion Prae.
tfeed TO Force The Entire CoIored
Element Into Line for n Conflict with
the Whites-Alleged Criminal Care
lessness In Delaying A Letter on
which Much Depended
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by a male physician is
a hard trial to a delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare.
and is only driven to it by fear of can
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such a woman leaves
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-22

a physicians office
where she has un-
dergone a critical
examination with
animpression,m more
or less, of discour-
oramanf
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
nth BIRTHDAY-MARCH L.
EsSregress From Beginning Is shown
Ny Comparative Statements.
ASSETS,

Hundreds of homes have been built and
Sxoasands of dollars have been saved by
.tepeople of Houghton county through
tfse Northern Michigan Building & Loan
- ssociation. The first series stockhold-
-, =~s will be paid of in full June 30th next,
NC July 31st. without doubt. These
stockholders will have paid in at that
zsEee S33, 600 end will receive $4,000
Z ON in the procession, subscribe for the
q Of series which commences April 1.
Commence to save your money and the
& RISE will come when you will enjoy it.
The easiest way to get rich. Mr.. C, OF
t&eS Jacket, he's been paying So month
20 81. Fl. Faucet, assistant secretary,
i~- che pact nine years and today he can
acER in bis certificate and get an order
5ars96O.
NC. Fl, OF Hancock, has been paying
KS month and can now draw 81 800.
Eou can invest any sum per month
Iroaz 80 cents to s25 and you have the
--EaGze opportunity to become a stock
1sotcer. Cell at my Office and get full
particulars. W. III. FACCETT.
Borgo Block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
.-aurium's caucus will be held saturd,

--aurium's caucus will be held Saturday
SEEMING in the Superior ice rink and as
01he T;me for it draws nearer the interest
q S1ae selection Of officers increases and
~sSy new names are being mentioned
l1c The various Offices. More than one
sskSe has been passed around about the
fa,S that the skating rink will be used
feT5he CAUCUS There is no doubt that
'seSs candidates will be all required to
have their skates on" and il is said that
nh the defeated candidates will have to
sskzts in mile competition race. 1t is to
he 4 sort Of consolation affair all around.
Mr.. REYNOLDS and not Mr.. King has
a.1gveec to run for president, but it is
7zsxerstood that another candidate will
appear in the field at the caucus.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

'-There are two patients at the Tam a
-xEaoE hospital. Tom Freeman was in.
S<red Wednesday in No. 2 shaft, Tama-
rack mine. and Is considered 10y the ply
-a<trisns to be in rather critical condi.
vzsc. He was hurt by fall OF rock CON-
ing do vn on him. Three ribs are broken
ssxG he il hurt internally. His back il
-asrrssed and to make matters worse his
vznnd IL badly cut. In addition to this
rasrfIsngs ara affected and altogether the
s,&srters think he is in a dangerous con-
.wHion. His many friends about the city
snspe for the best. Isaac Kangas is the
-~n.sr patient. He had his arm brokeu
NO. 6 shaft, Osceola mine, last Wed.
v.uday. He is q car filler and a steel
.r.isssIl on Him; producing q compound
~zseturs Of th arm.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
How 10 Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on healthy
condition { 4 all the vital organs. II the
liver be inactive, you have bilious look;
/! your stomach be disordered, you have
a dispeptic look; il your kidneys be affec-
ted, you have a pinched look. Secure
good health, and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters" is good
alternative and tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach. liver and kidneys. Purities
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives a good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at ID. T..
MscDonald's drug store, so cents per
bottle, and at Relhumeur's, Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

Mr.. Camille Goulette, who has been in
the employ of the Calumet and Hecla
mining company for very many years.
left on the afternoon train for the Klon-
dixie, He goes direct to Juneau where he
has friend in business and who has be-
fore been in the gold fields. They will
proceed there together. Mr.. Goulette's
many friends hope to see him back her
before very long with plenty OF nuggets.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
Laurium Property For Sale.

One nine-room house on ,Kearsargt
street (block 19). Can be occupied by
one or two families.
One desirable lot on Tamarack street
near Lake Linden avenue. Also lot IA
block "a, on Lake Linden avenue. 5000
lot 16, block Z, Florida addition, $500,
For particulars apply to
JOSEPH r. MURPHY,
Hecla street. Laurium, Mich
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
To Lake Holders OF AIiouez stock,

1t Is generally believed that the Allouez
could be worked at a good profit at cop
per even below eleven Il u cents, and a
syndicate has been formed in Boston to
obtain control OF the property, with the
purpose OF starting up the mine. Per-
sons IN favor OF ouch action should send
their proxies at once to Mr.. Godfrey
Morse, Exchange Building, Boston.
Mass. or to the care OF the Waldorf. who
is the representative OF such syndicate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

The Austrian band received their new
uniforms day or so ago and they ex.
pect to present very stunning appear
ance when they make their first appear
ance in them. The uniforms are OF very
attractive material and the band
boys feel proud OF them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
Commander Booth OF
the Salvation Army
Will Be Here.
mate Is Fixed ut 24th Of March
F~sRs General II BILLED Co speak Here
Local Corps Making Arrange
ments for His Visit.

Calumet il to be favored with a visit
Gfrsn General Booth, the great com
uznender OF the Salvation Army OF The
world He is now touring the different
s.rties OF the United States and visits the
Esosts where the Salvation Army has
schieved a good strong foot hold. On
ShS way to Duluth the general and his
'spe~ey will stop at Calumet and will also
visit one or two OF the cities OF the iron
-ozkstrict, probably Isbpeming and per-
SkGpsIron Mountain.
Ute date set for the generals appear
lance here Is the Gath OF the present
Nmorth and the Salvation Army people
SSre making great preparations Tor his
v-yception. The band will meet him at the
Sik.pet and public demonstration will
ezAsCo take place at the depot after which
= 2eProcession will be formed and the
Essrede of the principal streets taken up.
The general will:no doubt make several
addresses while here and plans are being
smadefor couple OF rousing meetings.
AlNfC - CApcttcu W NC dCCOmpahicu Ny
uanmber of the chief officers of the army
en- the United States and his private sec
. zotary who came with him from England
rsrd who is travelling all over the country
with him.
General Booth has been on a tour OF
me United State for the past few weeks.
eEetss already visited number OF the
{ axger cities and delivered addresses.
Tbss will be his first visit TO the copper
'1,Orntry and every effort will be made to
Vi5s make it memorable one for him as
well as the local corp. As no doubt very
many persons living at Hancock and
2oughton will make point OF coming
4cc- hear and see the general, it would
a00k as Il the Mineral Range and HI. & e.
'sEilroads would make reduced rate on
stRat occasion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
Take Notice.

The members III Teutonia Lodge No.
20 ID. FL. S. are requested TO be present
at the next regular NEE ting Sunday,
March 6, at 2 o'clock p, m. sharp, "a
there is business OF Importance before the
meeting. EMIL Fl. TRAUTMANN, Sec.
JACOB MEssNER, Pres.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

Misses Anna and Mollie Leary let en-
the afternoon train yesterday for Chica
60. Miss Anna will enter the trimming
department OF ID. B. Fisk & Co., while
Miss Mollie will purchase her spring and
summer stock, and visit the different mil
iinery establishments.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
To Undertakers.

For sale, the second best equipped
hearse in the copper country; is OF the
best make being built at Sterling, Ill. 1t
is Dearly new having only been out
twelve times. To be sold cheap. Apply
to Manner & Hunt, Laurium Livery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

Mrs. Phillips, wife OF Mr.. Ii. p. Phillips
manager OF the Grand Union tea store,
was called to Detroit yesterday on ac-
count OF the illness oil her mother at that
city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
milk and New MiIch Cows For sale.

Milk and New Milch Cows For Sale.
Persons requiring milk should hand in
their order to the undersigned or to the
delivery man on the sleigh. A number OF
fresh mich cows for sale.
GEORGE DEMARoIs.
Seventh Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

The Turkish cakdy kitchen, 406 From
street, makes a speciality Of fine Orienta
and fruit candies. Wholesale and retail
Drop in.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

To RENT-Two rooms over the restau-
rant next to the postoffice. Apply to
Mr.. Frank j. Goodsole, orb. L. Hooking,
Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

Attorney G. Fl. Hanchette Of Hancock
was in the city yesterday afternoon on
professional business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04
A Good Girl wanted

To do general homework. Apply any
afternoon after o'clock to Mrs. Macken.
zie, corner OF Sixth and Pine streets.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-04

Hancock.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-11
SSESS75ESS7SSG57tlS - - ~ S1ESG5N

One of the most surprising Of recent
Rews items was telegraphic dispatch
sent out by the Associated Press re-
cording the death of an accused muir
deress named Cora Smith, who commit
led suicide on October 10 at Des Moines,
Ia, by eating large number of spiders
which she had collected in her Jail cell
ftr that purpose. She took them day
by day until she had aquantity of them
tied up in handkerchief, and n meal of
.hem destroyed ner.
1t seems to be beyond question that
the woman died soon after eating the
spiders. Now, science declares that
all spiders are poisonous, and so, on
the face of it, ii would seem reasonable
to suppose that the spider poison was
responsible for the death of the woman.
But there are doubts. Generally speak
ing, poisons of animal origin, like snake
poison, however deadly when intro
tuced into the veins of a human being,
Lre absolutely harmless when swal-
lowed. That is the reason why per-
son may without risk suck the venom
from a wound made by rattlesnake
or even by cobra, which is recognized
as the most deadly serpent in existence.
The subject is exceedingly interest
ing, inasmuch as scientific knowledge
respecting this matter is comparatively
new, and anybody may be exposed to
the bite of a spider. Within the last
few years a great deal of knowledge
on this subject has been obtained, and
the poison glands of the mosquito and
other venomous insects have been dis
sected out. OF course, however, the
spider is not an insect, from the scen-
tific point of view. It is an arachnid,
belonging TO very different group in
the animal kingdom. There is no doubt
whatever that spiders are venomous,
spd a few of them are dangerously so.
II may surprise the average reader to
learn that the typical poisonous spider
possesses poison gland and hollow
tooth or fang through which the venom
is introduced into the wound made by
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-11
T & OC Ext Holiday Rates.

For the Christmas and New Years
holidays this company will sell the
public excursion tickets between all
points on the Toledo C Ohio Central
Extension r. r. and Ohio Central
lines on December 23, "a, 25, 80 and 81
and January / limited TO continuous
passage each way with final return
limit January 8, 1899, at onssand one
third fare for the round trip.
We will also sell students of Col
leges returning home for vacation,
presenting c. r. A. Students Certifl-
cate signed by principal officer of the
College, on the day College closes for
vacation and the day following, eXcur-
sion tickets between all our stations at
one and one-third fare. Tickets will
be limited to continuous passage each
way with final return limit the close OF
vacation, but in no case later than
January IL, 1899. II, G. VINCENT,
q. p. A.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-11

deaths from spider bite are soWetimes
due to great quantities of whisky ad-
ministered as an antidote.
The symptoms of poisoning by spider
bite are collapse, giddiness,l nausea,
profuse perspiration and pains in the
Eack and abdomen; sometimes swaI-
lowing is difficult. Apparently, spider
poison is very similar to snake poison.
The venom of the Dathrodectus has
been proved deadly to rats, birds, cats,
dogs and frogs when injected into the
circulation of these animals Seeming
ly it paralyzes the heart and nerve
centers. 1t has this effect even when
diluted TO the extent of one part Of
venom to one million parts of water.
Like snake poison, it has no effect when
taken internally. 1t is said to occur
in the entire body of the spider, and
even in the undeveloped eggs. Unlike
snake poison, it is quickly destroyed by
boiling, from which fact it may be in
ferred that If we first boil our spider
we shall be in no danger from its bite.
The writer is indebted for his infor-
nation to the most distinguished au-
thority in this country, namely, Prof.
L. o. Howard, the government entomol-
ogist in chief. He has made special
study of the subject of insect poisons,
and one thing remarked by him is that
the huge species of spiders known as
tsrantulas, and those great tropical
spiders which make business of cap
turing birds, possess very little poi
son. The name "tarantula" is applied
chiefly to the big spiders that build
houses with trap-doors that are set on
q spring so as to close automatically.
Belonging to the same group of ami
mails with the spiders are the scorpions,
which are likewise arachnids. At the
end of it's tail the scorpion has horny
point which is called sting, and this
sting, when it penetrates the skin, con
veys poison through two orificcs con-
nected with a small gland that secrets
the venom. FTightful results have been
attributed in story 10 the poison OFT \.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-11
Reasons

For buying Marietta Bicycle. 3
They are built at HOME, sold ut
HOME and repaired at HOME.
Any part Except tires) giving on
in one years time from date Of pur-
chase will be repaired free of charge
at HOME.
They are strictly frst-class wheel,
NONE better.
They are not built to see how cheap
ly bicycle can be made.
They are not built to be sold at auc-
ton for what they will bring.
They are not built with any old
name plate, and two or three profits
included.
They are not built to be here today,
there tomorrow and nowhere next
week.
They are not built of Flap welded
Flap brazed," lock joint" or any such
cheap tubing.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-11

the tooth. The gland is situated much
as in the rattlesnake, the poison sac
being attached to the root of the fang
by a small tube that conducts the
Tenom down the hollow shaft.
Here, indeed, is one of the oldest
facts of nature-namely, the similarity
Of arrangement in snake and arachnid
fer the purpose of injecting venom. 1t
is certain, however, that spiders do not
always use their poison in striking;
they do not need to employ it in killing
insects ordinarily, and it would appear
hat tie venom gland is under the con-
troll of the animal. With the rattle
snake or cobra it is very different, the
poison being injected by the mere act
CT closing the jaws.
Some spiders are very much more
poisonous than others. For example,
there is the Lathrodectus, as it is
scientifically known, which is repre-
sented in nearly all parts of the world
by different species. 1t has been as
serted that its venom is the most pow
erful belonging TO any animal in exist
cnce, judging from the effects produced
in some instances by the extremely
.mall quantity with which the creature
is armed For this kind of spider,
.hough scarcely bigger than an ordi-
nary pea, will commonly attack human
beings on sight. It's ferocity depends
to some extent upon the season of the
year, however. In autumn, after spin
ming her cocoon, the female broods over
it like a bird over her young, and is
very fierce in defense of her eggs. This
is the only species of the spider native to
the United States that is capable of in
fi:cting a dangerous wound.
When anybody receives a severe in
sect bite, not properly to be referred
to any familiar insect, the injury is
usually attributed to a spider, though
without any particular reason. The
fact is that such mysterious bites are
apt to be attributable to carnivorous
winged bug called the pirate bug"
which is often found in dwellings, be-
ing attracted thereto by lights. The
pirate bug infects the wound which it
makes-supposing that the accepted
theory is correct-by means of germs
which II carries on its proboscis. These
are putrefactive germs, and are apt oc-
casionally to cause the formation of an
ulcer. It is believed that the pirate bug
feeds to some extent on putrid animals,
and that this circumstance accounts
.or the wounds aforesaid.
The specieS of Lathrodectus found In
the United States is glossy black, with
brilliant red spot on the under side
OF the abdomen. It is found under logs
and boards, and occasionally about
houses. All spiders of this genus are
dangerous, and in whatever part OF the
world they occur they have a reputa-
tlon for being poisonous. There is an
other kind OF spider called the "katipo,
native to New Zealand. which is great
ly dreaded In chat country, and doubt
less justly SO. At the same time, IT is
believed that no SPIDER bite, save un-
der most extraordinary circumstances,
viii Kill a healthy person. Il happens
occasi onally that o most trihing wound,
such as may be made by pin prick
will kill a hnman eeing, but the result
Is usually attributable to the bad phys
ical condition Of the Fictlm. fAllSees