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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03
Ghe Wessen9er.


1t really looks as if the liquor sell
ing question was more dangerous to
democratic solidity and harmony in
North Carolina than the gold question
was in 1896. Great excitement prevails
in some communities over the dispen-
sary and it appears as if personal dis
likes and party chickering's would grow
out Of it.. This is very unfortunate Tor
the future success Of the party as well
as for the peace n happiness of
towns. The mora aspect Of the ques-
ton impresses many sensible people,
but the strange thing is, that a large
number vote for a dispensary upon
moral grounds, while mother equally
intelligent number vote against the
d~ispensary upon strictly moral
grounds. Senator Osborne was under
sharp fire because of his purse rela-
tive to a ~dispansary for Charlotte. He
was indicated by h senate by a
vote Of 81 to II. In his speech closing
the debate he said:
my God has not told me that the
dioPCAAool 10 q 6obu LhiIlSs IS i
on the subject. Whether a church
member should run a ~dispensary and
sell liquor for hire / confess my mind
cannot grasp"
The writer of this would say that
he has not touched liquor or wine or
beer or cider Or any kind of intoxicant
for nearly twenty-siX years, and is not
remotely to be suspected of leaning TO
wards the bibulous. On the other hand
in 1881, he voted for the temperance
movement and would do so again, but
he has never been able to view the dis
pensary business in such a favorable
light as to justify him in making an
entire community responsible for SELL
ing liquor and helping to make drunk
ards, or to vote blood money" to the
public schools. He have never been
disposed to abuse or think evil of any
moral men who could not view the
question in the same light. 1t is d
question hat is very unfortunate at
this time for the harmony of the party
and the success of the White Mans
party in 1900-a most important cleo
ton indeed. The Messenger is very
anxious to see the party heartily
united. and striving to put the state
upon the great highway Of peace, pros
perity and safety. After the most
strenuous and exciting campaign of
1898, it will be most unfortunate in
every way if the fruits of the magnif-
cent victory should be lost in any par
ticular by reason Of jars and bicker-
ings and personal ~antagonisms.
The amendment to the constitution
is to be voted upon, and if lost by party
dissensions it will be a reproach and
evil that will not down. 1t will raise an
issue hereafter more fateful and excit-
ing han any hat has occurred. Let us
have peace in the party. A man who
ecalls himself a democrat and a white
man and who would be willing to de-
feat the amendment and raise again
in North Carolina the question of ne
. gro supremacy is treacherous and an
enemy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

One thing is specially noticeable
lately in our state exchanges-the
many complaints of the desperately
bad roads. They are about impossible
in many counties. When will the era of
good country roads dawn Upon North
Carolina? When will the time be when
from every county town will be built
macadam roads leading out to all the
various important sections in the coun-
ty? Speed the day!
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

Sashes and Hat Trimming at bottom
prices.
A nice line of new Hats between sea-
son goods.
Our Clothing Stock cannot be match
ed. We sell you q nice Suit OF Clothes
for 81, 1925, s2.9s, 1915, $500. Very fine
well made Suits at 1915, $3.50, $500 and
$1,000.
We handle Boys Suits from 800 to
$500. We ave Boys Pants from loo,
15c. 1Sc, 25c, 35c, 45c to Coo, from 1 10 16
years old.
Our Underwear has been reduced TO
a small price as we want to move his
line.
Mems Fine Rubber Shoes at 25c a
pair.
Ladies and Gents Mackintoshes from
$1.25 up to $1,000.
We want to do business with you and
prices are wha counts. We sell more
goods for the money than any house
in the state. Remember to bring your
card n get it punched with every
cash purchase at Wilmington's Big
Racket Store, opposite The Orion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

There appears to be at this time in
North Carolina a great deal of timber
specially adapted to making a rail-
road commission. Numerous names are
suggested. For aught The Messenger
knows the gentlemen named are all
admirably qualified. But we have
lac a notion-possibly as Burns says,
"a foolish notion'-that very special
qualities entered into the formation of
a thoroughly equipped member of such
a board. We had supposed hat it
would require much search to find the
three men who would in every partic-
ular meet the demands of such a re-
sponsible Office. Wilmington has Of
fered one gentleman who is believed
to be an excellent selection as a rail-
road commissioner-Mr. Frank Nc
Neill. No mistake will be made if he
is elected either as to intelligence, in
tegrity or fidelity. He is faithful, hon
est, capable.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03
HOME FOLKS

1t was no doubt a prudent and wise
act to elect Mr.. j. A. Bryan, of New
Bern, president Of the Atlantic rail-
road. He has experience, ability and
character.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. Karl's Glover Root Tea puri-
fies the breath by its action on the
bowels. etc., as nothing else will. Solo
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
rs cts. and so cts. For sale by r. +.
Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

We notice that Hon. J. A, Lockhart,
Of Wadesboro. is strongly in favor OF
a legalized primary law. He carries a
well-balanced head and is a man of
strict integrity. Governor Jarvis, one
of the few wise heads in politics now
a-days, is of the same opinion. He
is for the primary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

With the stockholders opposing the
if it would be fair and just to their in
terests for h ssale not 20 be made.
President Bryan opposes the sale also.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

The Louisburg Times, edited by Mr..
]. A. Thomas, who las a charge for
twenty-five years, is now n of the
older North Carolina weeklies. 1t has
completed its tWenty-eighth year, and
is a clean, well conducted and neatly
printed weekly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

We have not noticed an expression in
any democratic paper that leans to
Ohio Wilson or favors his restoration
commission as a perminency. They and
the state have had quite enough of this
Ohio.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

Not one child dies where ten former
~ oied from Group. People have larn-
eo a value OF One Minute Cough Cure
q use it for severe lung and throat
troubles. It Immediately stops cough
ing. 1t v fails. r. r. Bellamv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

Aside from the ~dispensary question
The Messenger knows nothing but
good of ex-Attorney General Osborne:
He is a gentleman of honor, a lawyer
Of decided ability, a speaker of excel
lent gifts, a democrat of unQuestioned
sincerity and decision. The Charlotte
Observer, his neighbor, says:
we do not see how any broad or
fair-minded man can withhold admir-
alton from enator Osborne on account
of his bearing through the recent dis
pensary contest. The question was
with him one of principle. Greater than
this, if possible, he had given his word.
in last falls campaign, that if he were
nominated and elected he would not
disturb the existing right of the people
engaged in the liquor business in Char
lotte."
He was in honor bound to stand
faithfully by his declaration of pur-
pose. Right or wrong as to the pledge
it was made in good faith. He has been
o~bservant of it under heavy pressure.
Old Herbert, the genuine religious poet
of the Established Church Of England,
wrote this:
Dare to be true. Nothing can need a
| lie.
The fault that needs it most grows two
thereby"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

The separate car legislation when
completed, will give trouble to the
democracy hereafter, because it will
disappoint tens Of thousands in all
probability. If a poor law is enacted
members who are responsible for it.
There is not a word. we believe, in the
bill thai is so gingerly handled and
yet aff~ectionately coddled concerning
separate apartments at the depots for
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-03

held.
Sec. II. That the executive COM
mittee appointing >the inspectors to
hold such primary election may de-
clare the terms and conditions on
which legal electors offering to vote
at such election shall be regarded ard
taken as prope members of the party
at whose instance or in whose intsr-
est such primary election has been
called or may Be held. and therefore
entitled to vote at such election as a
member Of that party, and TO provide
rules n regulations, not inconsistent
with this act, for the conduct of such
primary. And upon the filing and
publication of said rules and regula-
tions. as hereinbefore provided, any
person who shall knowingly and will
fully violate or attempt TO violate the
same shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor, and upon conviction shall
be fined or imprisoned in the discre-
ton Of the court trying the same; pro-
vided, hat the rule Or regulation so
violated or attempted to be violated
be not inconsistent with the provis-
ions OF this act or the law Of the
state. And the record OF the said
rules and regulations in the office of
the city clerk n treasurer shall be
! received in any court of this state as
the evidence of the primary rules and
regulations adopted by said party.
Sec. IL. That any recognized men,
Der Of the party in whose interest such
election is held may challenge the
right of any person offering TO vote
at such election and the inspectors
there authorized 10 hold. and holding,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-22

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-22
WOODMEN'S PICNIC.
Ortonyiile, Mimi, June 7S, 1899.
PRoGRAM:

Grand Parade at 11:00a. m. by. I'm
Horned Foresters which will be led by
TO. +. 18th MINI. Volunteers, Capt. A..
3. Crossfeld in command.
A carload OF the finest Georgia Water
melons will be furnished free to the ex-
c~ursiOnists to Ortonville.
A match game OF base ball between
the Flandreau Indians and the Webster,
). ID. Club, which will propably be one
OF the finest games played in the north
west this summer
A feature OF the day will be an address
on behalf OF NJ. w. A. by Hon. +. II.
Murphy OF Kansas.
A competitive Prize Drill Of Uniformed
Foresters.
An Oarsman's contest on the lake
which will be the finest series OF BOAT
races ever seen upon Big Stone Lake.
Exciting Swimming races and other
water sports will be q part OF the pro-
gram.
Eleven steamers and launches will ply
the lake for the benefit OF the guests
Suitable purses for oil contests no
one barred.
The pavilion tent with seating capa-
city OF 5000 will be used.
Excursion rate from Webster $l.4o
on June %.
SpeciDl train leaves Webster at 100
p. IN. aud returning will leave orion
VILE at 1880 p. m.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-22
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Little Edna, with Lemon Bros Worlds
Monster Shows, there Is no language
TOO strong to proclaim her merits. Nor
y u claiming too much to aver thai SHE
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27
The Fall Web Worm.

The Latin name of this worm is
Hyphantria Guinea. The Colorado Elk
pertinent Station gives the following
description of this insect: This is a
yellowish or brownish caterpillar with
a black head, that forms large loose
web or tent in great variety OF trees.
beginning to appear about the first OF
July and continuing through the sum-
mer. The larvae are rather sparsely
covered with Ions hairs that are whit
ish or yellowish in color, with occa-
sional black ones for variety. This in
sect is readily distinguished from the
Tent caterpillar in habits. as the larvae
OF the Fall web-worm form q very
loose tent with which they inclose the
leaves upon which they feed, and they
do not appear until the Tent caterpil-
lars have nearly or quite disappeared.
In the illustration "a" and "b" are full
grown larvae showing light and dark
forms: &C" is the chrysalis; I'D is the
moth, showing dark spots. All are
some enlarged. The lines show the
actual length. Usually the moths are
entirely white.
Remedies.-If the webs are noticed
when small they should be cut out
and the larvae destroyed. II the web
has become large, enclosing many
branches Of the tree, IT. may be better
to burn out the web with torch.
Where there is no danger of poison
ing fruit, Paris green may be sprayed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27

both one.third natural size.
Hated, and, as the walls are stiff and
thin and very resonant. they make ex-
cellent miniature rattles when the
seeds have become detached from their
fastenings inside the pod. The rattle
box is native in low sandy soils from
the Atlantic westward to Minnesota
and eastern Kansas. 1t is also found
in New Mexico. 1t is common in Con-
necticut New Jersey and North Car
DINA, and in some years is very abuno-
ant in bottom lands along the valley
of the Missouri, in South Dakota and
Iowa.
The poisonous constituent Is I'M
known, but it resides both in the
leaves and in the seeds. Horses, anu
sometimes cattle, are killed by eat
ing grass mixed with the plant. They
are not poisoned SO often by eating
the plant in the fields. Public atten-
ton was first called to the poisonous
nature of the rattlebox by DR.. Stalker
Of Iowa, who, in 1884, while investi-
eating the cause of bottom disease,
then prevalent among horses In Iowa,
was led to believe that 1t was mostly
II not altogether, attributable to this
plant. Experiments were made that
proved the supposition to be correct.
The percentage OF rattlebox in
meadow hay will be much reduced II
the fields are burneo over when the
seeds mature the preceding summer.
The growth of perennial grasses will
not be materially affected thereby.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27
u SIX FILIPINO! Treaty
Representative q Agulna'''do @ q
His Way 70 America.
PEACE. TERMS ARE OUTLINED '''L. =
Recognition Of tho Present Naive 80
eminent In the Islands, Under
tectorate OF the. United stsses' =
Demanded. MI

Nav York. Oct. PA Washington
dispatch to local paper says: oenu,
Antonio Regidor. now in London. VIZ
sail for the United States within three
weeks and as fully accredited repre-
sentative of Aguinaldo will present 20
President Mckinley new terms TOT emu
ing hostilities and reconstructlns tne
government of the island. The com
ing of the representative Is kept
close secret by the administration, out
from high authority It is learned tnat
these are the exact terms Agulnaiao
| desires:
One-Absolute free trade between
the United States and the Philippine
islands, carrying with it the 1ullest
commercial favor between the Two
countries.
Two-Perfect religious freedom, as
now exists under the government OF
Aguinaldo, the same being a conces-
sion made by him to the wishes OF tue
United States.
Three - Coaling stations for the
United States upon all important Isl
ands of the archipelago, to be selected
by the United States and coded out
right forever by the Filipinos. inis
would include Manila.
Four-Military reservations at Ma
Mia, 1loilo, Panay, Mindoro, Negros.
Masbate, Samar, Mindonca and sucn
other islands as may be determined
upon by both governments.
Five-The employment Of United
States officials in the customs and all
other internal branches Of the govern
ment, to be selected by the United
States and paid by the Filipino gov
eminent. ~
Six-fhe introduction OF the Ameri-
can police system.
Seven-The establishment of a judi
ciary as now exists in the island or
Cuba.
Eighth--The reconstruction OF the
entire Filipino government upon lines
as nearly consistent with those pre-
scribed by the constitution Of the
United States and adapted to the re-
quirements of the natives.
Nine-Recognition Of the Filipino
government as an Independent repub-
lie, under a protectorate of the United
States. N--'
Senior Regidor will have plenipoten-
tiary powers to treat with the United
States government upon all Of these
points in order to reach an agreement
by which hostilities may cease.
President Mckinley has been famil-
lar with the terms stipulated by the
Filipino government for more than
two months ~ ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27

centrados, and confined to the limits
Of the town. During the terrible suf-
fering which followed this boy was Sc
lected by DR.. Fernandez, native doc
tor, to go to Havana in quest Of medi-
cine for the dying people. The trip
was q most hazardous one, but the 1T
tie emissary did not for moment hes
itate to attempt it. BY reason Of his
tender years he was allowed to play
around the Spanish sentries on the
outskirts of the town, and, watching
for a favorable moment, he finally
slipped past the line and set out on
his mission. Inside Of week he was
back again, having trudged every foot
OF the sixty miles to and from Ha-
vana, while, sewed up in various parts
Of his clothing, were some 500 grains
of quinine and morphine furnished him
by DR.. Fernandez's friends in Havana.
I became very much attached to this
little hero and kept him with me as
long as remained in western Cuba.
Upon the return of the boat from
the Isle OF Pines I at once set about
arranging for my transportation. This
was no easy matter, as the captain,
who was likewise purser and freight
clerk, in response to my inevitable
query Of "Quanto vale?" was unable to
demonstrate either by words or signs
the requisite amount Of cash for my
passage. Finally, in despair, offered
him my wallet, from which he proceed
ed to help himself, apparently accord
ing to his own ideas of traffic rates.
However, he left me some small
change. upon perceiving which. and not
having, up to that time, made any ad-
ditions to my original stock of ex-
pressions, said. somewhat lamely.
"Mucho gracias" Then, as sauntered
aboard, caught myself wondering
wherefore the skipper had smiled so
broadly. Upon landing with my outfit
at Nueva Corona, Isle OF Pines, a few
hours later, found myself an object
of much curiosity among the natives.
None of them could speak English, and
many of them had never seen an
American before. Evidently the whole
town had turned out upon the approach
Of the steamer, and upon landing I
determined to seize the first opportu
nifty for photographing the community.
In obedience to the. inspiration, there
fore, opened my travelling chest and,
unlimbering my tripod and camera,
proceeded to train the latter on the
crowd. The eject OF this act shall
never forget. If that innocent glass
eyed box had been a battery OF gat-
ling guns. it could hardly Aave created
more CONSERVATION among my specta-
tors. BY the time l had secured my
proper focus. two-thirds of their num-
Der had lodged out Of sight, while, with
few exceptions, the remainder stood
eying me with undisguised suspicion.
Ny instructions were to make a
thorough tour of the Isle Of Pines, and.
as there are absolutely no transporta-
ton facilities other than saddle horses,
/ was Obliged to organize my expedi-
ton accordingly. Through the assist
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27
Planting Chestnut Trees.

Three years ago came into posses
sion OF practically an abandoned farm.
$50 acres in chestnut and pine and 100
in titlsge, with many hillsiies and
places which could not be cultivated.
I wished to get trees growing on these
places: how to make them grow from
the seed I did not know. nor could l
find any one who did; so went to
work planting chestnuts in different
ways, to see which would succeed,
writes a contributor to Country Gen.
tleman.
L first took a six-tined fork. forced
1t into the turf two inches deep and
say four inches forward. threw a chest
nut under and drew out my fork. I
saw that one man was working at .
disadvantage, so calling man, 1 did
the lifting of the turf and he threw
the chestnuts. The result was that
every chestnut grew, and they are now
two feet high. then plowed half
acre, dropped q chestnut every two
steps and stepped upon it. Not one
of the chestnuts grew. plowed q fur
row on another piece, every four feet,
dropped chestnut every four feet on
the edge of furrow, and back-furrowed
against this. Not twenty trees started
on the whole piece; those which did
start were where they were covered
lightly and natures conditions were
complied with. 1t is SO simple and
quick to plant a seed with man and
fork, that shall do more Of 1t in the
future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-10-27

bard ID M - muSh o. th
rest. Generall7 The fault rests VII
the grower, who, busy with other a.
tails, allows his hardy vegetables 70
lie In the field long after they should
be in the cellar: grumbling, when he
does remove them, because these un-
wieldy things must be left until its
most too cold to work outdoors"
From our experience and observation
we think it safe to say that frost
that will kill melon, pumpkin or
squash vine will also have some harm
full effect upon the fruit it bears, par
ticuiarly il the squashes or melons or
pumpkins are not fully ripe. At any
rate we find that these fruits when re-
moved from the vine to the cellar be-
fore a vine-killing frost has touched
them will keep better than those al.
lowed to remain after the plants have
been killed. In many cases immature
specimens, if not too young, and II
gathered before the frost, will keep
better than ripe ones gathered after
ward.
We have found that gathering all the
fruits at one time and sorting them
according to their stage Of ripeness is
the best plan. The fully ripe ones are
stored at once; the immature ones laid
together in a sunny place where they
can be covered at night and exposed
during the day. They are allowed to
remain here until the approach of
severe weather, when they are taken
to the cellar. Here we put them in
the warmest place, provided 1t be dry,
and allow them to continue ripening
Our home supply, principally imma-
ture specimens is stored around the
furnace, a bricked-up affair that Is not
very warm at any time. but Is warmer
than the rest of the cellar. We use
the ripest first and thus prolong the
season. OF course there is such a
thing as gathering these fruits too
young. In such cases they will rot IN
spite OF anything. If the rind be soft
there will be no use trying to ripen the
squash, but the g.ower will know at
inst what point he may pick with rea-
sonable prospects of success In ripen-
Ing. This stage varies to some extent
with the different varieties.
Ii. G. KAINS.