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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

pire, and that trade is the largest item
in our foreign business in cottons The
restoration OF order in China. would
very greatly help to clear away the
clouds from the situation in this coun-
try, and We believe it can be relied on
that things will be going in China
about as usual, before the winter be-
gins. The outlook is not exactyla rosy
one for the cotton goods trade. nor is
it Of a character to discourage the mill
operators. The cotton trade cannot
have peaches and cream all the time"
All this means that there is some un-
favorable reaction and the dailies have
pointed it out. The cotton mill at Gal
weston has just shut down, and all on
account Of the disturbed condition Of
the Chinese trade" Why shall a mill
depend on any country? In South Car
DINA one Of the mills has been taking
the prize In Paris. The Charleston
News and Courier announces:
The pleasing information was pub
lished yesterday that the Pelzer Man
ufacturing company of Pelzer, 5, c.,
has received notice that il was award
ed last week, at the Paris exposition,
the grand prize and gold medal for
1.-The best cotton goods Of it's class" ex-
hibited in a competition which was
open to the world" the goods in
question as explained, being "a full line
products such as are generally put
up for the expert trade by the COM
Hurrah! for the south and its cotton
H. --% Ia 49, - .
cess to the pigtails of the Heather
Chinee." 1t is reported farther tn
17,475 more operatives will retire in
Massachusetts,. at Fall River, at a loss
Of 1913, 700. Twenty-Five mills will be
shut down all the week; only two, the
and Slade. will run, as they
already been idle a month. OF
the twenty-five to be idle, eighteen will
complete a months curtailment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
THE LAWFUL, MOSQUITO.

Much talk there is in the Royal So
ciety of London as to malaria n mos
quitoes. Many Investigations have
been conducted during the last three
years. The people in the Gold Coast
who sleep under nets Ave immunity
from sickness. while natives who take
it outside are found to be much affict-
ed with malaria 1t was ascertained
that over fifty per cent. had the mala-
rial parasite. OF infants examined so
per cent. were found 80 infected Trav-
ellers would become ~inocculated in one
night with malaria The doctors tell
all whites to avoid the huts Of he ne
groes. The New York Tribune edito-
rally says OF the African experiments
and experiences:
THE natives of that part Of Africa
suffer only slightly from an attack, and
eventually become immune. The pres
ence OF the germs in their blood, there
fore, Ices not always represent an ex-
listing state of lever Nevertheless
such persons are able to transmit the
disease to others through h medium
of the mosquito. 1t is not a sufficient
guarantee Of safety to a visitor to find
all b inmates Of a hut apparently free
from sickness.
THE case against the mosquito UP to
date is as follows: b blood of VIC
Tins Of malarial fevers invariably con-
tains characteristic microscopic organ
ism. The disease Is now known to be
as distinctly microbic as typhoid fever.
diptheria or cholera"
The MOSQUITO is a very active and
vigorous little cuss,'' making lively
music In the silent night time when he
should be asleep. But If he is really
as dangerous as some reports state
h cause Of malaria-then he ought to
be exterminated. He Is too active a
member of society to be neglected
Think OF his responsibility and power
' But we are old fogy enough to hold
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

The census is doomed to disappoint
many cities and towns that were count
ing very high on large increase. Sew
eral have had their combs cut. All did
not show up as it hoped to do. We are
very modest this way in expectation as
to Wilmington. Charlotte a year or
SO ago talked of 5000, w, think it was.
Raleigh is growing. 1t is increasing in
its post office business rapidly, and is
90 per cent Of what 1t was in 1897.
Charleston increased in ten years but
$50, and Richmond only 1862. But no
doubt expected more.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
The Government Crop Report.

Washington, September 4.-The fol-
lowing is the weather bureaus week
ly summary of crop conditions:
Over the greater portion of h coun-
try the weather conditions of the week
ending September 3rd, nave been high
favorable for maturing crops, al
though drought conditions continue in
portions of the gulf states. Illinois and
Missouri, in Colorado, and the arid re-
gionS of the southwest.
Corn is ripening rapidly n cutting
is becoming general in all xcept the
more northerly sections.
No general improvement in the con
dition of cotton Is reported. Prema-
ture opening has been checked in the
Carolinas; shedding has ceased in South
Carolina, and the late crop in that
Complaints of rust, shedding, prema-
ture opening, and injury from boil
worms still continue from the central
portion of the cotton belt. In Texas
cotton Is two to four weeks late, except
in scattered localities of the northeast
portion. Reports indicate that in
many localities OF northern Texas,
there will be about an average crop.
but elsewhere 1t will be generally be-
low, especially in the southern portion.
where in a few places cotton is almost
a failure, while hot winds, Mexican
weeyil and boll-worms damaged the
crop in many localities. Cotton pick
ing is general in all sections except in
Missouri and Tennessee.
Tobacco cutting and housing is In
full progress, being fairly completed
in Ohio and Indiana The crop is
scalded and poor in North Carolina
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
ARSENIC IN THE DINNER
Nine Persons Poisoned at a Wheat
Thrashing Dinner in Union County.
One of Them Dies

Charlotte, n. c., September AT a.
wheat threshing near Longs Store in
Union county today, DR.. S. J. Love, his
mother, brother and sister and five
farm hands were poisoned by arsenic,
which is believed to have been placed
in the dinner with murderous intent.
DIR. Love died within three hours. All
the other victims were alive at last
reports but very sick.
There is every indication that arse
mic, in some state, had been put in one
of the dishes served at dinner, blu
when or by whom the deadly drug
was placed in the % is a mystery.
1t was understood that the meal was
prepared by several members of the
family, assisted by some neighbors
who We're guests for the day. The
neighborhood is much excited over the
affair.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

The Central Carolina Fair Associa-
ton viii be held at Greensboro on Oc-
tober 9-12. inclusive. 1t promises to be
a fine success. The effort will be
made. it being the first fair, to make
the attractions every way desirable and
on a large scale. Racing of course will
be on heavily. 1t is thought in North
Carolina that a fair without horse rae
ing would be the --latest of failures.
The managers say that there will be
interesting and entertaining features on
each of the four days. The exhibits
viii be full and complete, embracing
everything ever seen at an u~p-to-date
fair exposition, while the very latest
attractions will be secured for the
Midway"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
IDLE WORKERS.

The accumulation of stock in tina
cotton mills, the decline in business
some what affected production since
last June I'm Massachusetts, alone
there were 5000 idle workers. In the
south there were many idle mills. as
the Chattanooga Tradesman stated.
There is a good time to make less and
thai is all. The Tradesman says that
there is no strain on the trade, or a
&rious nature. The troubles In China
1--we operated, of course. to check II
not entirely stop exports to thai en-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

The Rocky Mount Motor has COM
pleted three years of history. 1t is well
sustained as We are gratified to learn.
Our old friend Henry Blount contri-
butes much to its columns in his usual
efficient style.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
WHY HOLTON RESIGNED

Dissatisfaction in the Party With His
Management The Republicans to
Once More Try to Use the Negro.
Us. Carr to Conduct a Personal Cam
pafgn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

Mr.. H. A. Banks the cultured and
gifted associate editor of the Char
lotte Observer, publishes a poem on
THE Biltmore Baby" that is initiative
but quite felicitous. 1t is dainty and
pretty. The last two stanzas we copy:
IF your wee sock we could peel,
Baby Nell
And your small, pink footsie feel,
We'd find tar upon your heel, NJ
Baby Nell!
So we love o little heiress,
Baby Nell!
Buncombe county millionairess,
You're the sweetest among the fairest
Baby Nelli
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

When you say your blood is impure
and appetite poo you are admitting
your need Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Be-
gin taking 1t at once.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
HOME FOLKS

Mr.. ]. w. Cook in Cabarrus county
averaged SO 2-3 bushels of wheat on six
acres. WHO in North Carolina has
beaten that record?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

THE DAILY MESSENGER by mail,
sne year, 800; six months, $3.50; three
months, $1.75; one month, 80 cents.
THE SEM-WEEKLY MESSENGER
1.-TWO 8 page papers). by mail. one year,
400; six months. so cents. in advance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.
FOR PRESTP-
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
ADlAI E. E ENS0N.
PARTY PROSPECTS As TO THE
NEXT HOUSE.

II the ~speculations and gIesses of the
politicians and party editors can de-
termine the result of the election for
president and the complexion of the
next federal house. then it is not nee
essary to await the election tc deter
mine. The republicans have elected
Mckinley by nearly two to one in the
electoral vote. They also, to scare up
the moneyed men, tried to make it ap-
pear that h senate would probably
be democratic before Bryan's term ex-
pired, in case of his election. But that
was all bosh and buncombe. No one
believes or expects such a result. 1t
would be glorious if it were true.
Now the partisan Solomons are busy
considering the fight as to the next
house The latest is give by the Wash
ington Post, a Mckinley supporter and
republican that goes for gold only, a
high tariff and not unfavorable to
trusts, We suppose. 1t says that a few
seats may decide, and that New York
is likely to determine what it will be.
Hardly this, for it is by no means GER
tain whether North Carolina will send
nine democrats or six. The night will
doubtless be close and interesting.
The Post says that "a eview of the
prospects in the west and south are
somewhat d~iscouraging TO republicans.
1t is conceded that eleven states will
send solid democratic delegations" We
see North Carolina is of the number.
That is a very doubtful estimate. The
negroes can vote in North Carolina as
of yore. and there are between 12O. 900
and 14O, 900 of the unless the exodus is
far greater than it has been supposed
to be. Among gains, three are but from
North Carolina. a very doubtful guess.
The Post appears to be posted how
ever and knows how its gang talk. 1t
says:
Gold democrats alone made Repre-
sentative Hawley's election possible in
the Galveston, Tex, district. The
have now mostly returned to the DEM
ocratic party. Mr.. Hawley, who is re-
garded as the strongest republican in
n district. did not ask denomination.
The opinion prevails that North Caro-
lima will ser only democrats to con-
gress this year, but if a republican is
elected from Representative Linney's
district it will be a surprise to both
. congressional committees"
1t is useless to follow the guessing.
1t makes it close and uncertain. We
give one other speculative view show
ing how very much depends upon three
states. The Post says:
Still another table is given to COM
plete the total of states. and to illus
trate how uncertain IS the complexion
of the next house. The figures below
show the present membership of demo-
Gratis and republicans:
Demo Repub-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07
Silks

have now to close out about 400 yards
of China silk. solid, I will sell at 2+c,
regular price SOC.
A fancy silk for shirt waists at 19c.
A big lot Of staple silks in black.
Peaudesaie silk we sold at CSC. SIC.
Armure silk sold by us at s1.00, now
SO cents.
Black all silk satin 20 inches wide,
So cents.
Black satin clutches, "a inches wide,
roc, worth $1.00.
Fine wool shallie silk, stripe, at &c.
Fruit of the loom sheetlng at &c, 10
yards to each customer; Masonville
sheeting &c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

TOTALS 0U
If these figures are added to the to-
tails of tables above 1t would give:
democrats Isl: republicans, lie; or a
democratic majority of 5. But the re-
publicanS have great confidence in
gaining three or fou members in New
York on a presidential year, and d
normal conditions should be able to do
so. In Pennsylvania ten democratic
members OF congress are hardly to be
expected in a presidential campaign,
but the factiona1 fight among the re-
publicans may favor the democrats
again this year"
A very great deal depends upon
work of democrats and the ~lessening
potency of big none in the work. If
the peoplNthe voters, are really grav-
itating to a great central power-a
huge despotism at Washington-and
are for imperialism In form as we'll as
in essence, there will he victory for the
republican party, the steadfast enc
my of the great masses and the ready
tool of the rich. If however the demo-
cratic party-the old, faithful party of
the people-that takes its name from
the rule Of the people@demos, h peo-
pie n Krato, stong, o. kratein, 20
rule-shan be true to its antece-
dents, its glorious history, its
splendid victories an dtraditions. its
Fundamental principles, il may draw to
It enough OF h voters to gain a mag
nificent victory in his year of liberty
and Independence over the enemies OF
a popular, constitutional government
But great and efficient work is to b:
done.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

Remember the shoe stock We want
to sell. Shoes! We have them by the
LOCO pairs. Infants shoes at Ice and
up. Ladies' shoes, nice quality. at sec
and up.
Children's shoes from SOC. that are
worth 75c, and up.
Mems hats at give away prices. from
CSC up to $500.
I have goods to sell. They are mine.
and I mean to sell them. The price
cuts no difference.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-07

1 know you might need a trunk at
cost. Why not look at mine? I have
them by the hundreds from 40c TO
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
Mu.oatin. Murder Mystery.

Muscatine has a murder mystery, an
unknown man having been shot there
by one of three companions who were
'tramping. The murdered man was
the oldest of the quartet. and one of
them, who was captured. says be had
been teasing the youngest of the
crowd, and the only one, so far as the
prisoner knows. who carried a re-
volver. The boy in custody gives his
name as Fred Clark, of MarshaIltown,
and, of course. says the Others were
strangers to him, and that he was a
couple of hundred yards away from
them when the shooting occurred and
doesn't know who did it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
FATE OF WYKoFF SISTERS.
GaIesburg Young WON en- Supposed to Have
Been slain at Pekin.

Galesburg Young Won en- Supposed to II ave
Been Slain at Pekin.
Among the Americans in Pekin at
the time that reports say al foreign
ers were slain were Grace and Ger
trude Wykoff, twin sisters and medi-
cal missionaries of the Congregational
Foreign mission board. They have
friends and acquaintance in Rock ISL
and and wherever Knox college
alumni are resident. The Misses
Wykoff are the daughters of Rev.
James d. Wykoff. an aged Congrega-
tional minister, now residing at
Wheaton, Ill. They went to the
China station almost 10 years ago
with the understanding that they
were to remain for 10 years, and.
their time of service having almost
expired, they were making plans for
their return when the Boxer uprising
oc Cured and they were cut off in
Pekin with the other foreign residents.
The young women were born and
spent most of their lives in Gales
burg. where they graduated from
Knox college. One of the girls. de-
Gliding that she was called to the for
eign mission field, was about to go to
China alone. but her twin sister de-
clared she would not be separated
from her sister, and so both entered
the work together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
white Man Turned yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ. A. Hogarty. of Lexing-
ton, KY, when they saw he was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes. and he suffered
terribly. His malady was yellow
jaundice. He was treated by the
best doctors, but without benefit.
Then he was advised to try Electric
Bitters, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy. and he writes: After
taking two bottles / was wholly
cured" A trial proves its matchless
merit for all stomach. liver and kid
ney troubles. Only so cents. Sold
by Hartz & UIlmeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19

q large family she lived for the single
purpose of holding them together and
bringing them up properly, but, on
the other hand, when q man was left
widower under similar circum-
stances he seldom succeeded in rails
ing his family as they should be
raised. Hence the greater need that
the man should have some property.
From this he concluded that the in
surance of the wife was more import
ant than the insurance of the hus-
bAad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
Cure for Cholera Infantum-Never known
Fall

During last May an infant child of
our neighbor was suffering from
cholera infantum. The doctors had
given up all hopes of recovery. 1
took bottle of Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the
house. telling them 1 felt sure it
would do good if used according to
directions. In two days time the
child had fully recovered. The child
is now vigorous and healthy. have
recommended this remedy frequently
and have never known it to fail
Mrs. Curtis Baker, Bookwslter, Ohio.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19

each week and one day in Rock ISL
and. as formerly at her studio there.
Rev. Murphy has returned and ex-
poets to go to Wisconsin for a short
while the latter part of August. While
in Moline he attended a directors
meeting of tho North Star Benefit as
ISOLATION. of which he is PRESIDENT
News-Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
Rev. and Mrs. Murphy.

Rev. and Mrs. j. l.. Murphy and
little daughter left Monday for Moline,
from which place Mrs. Murphy went
yesterday to Lake Kegonsa. Wis to
spend five or six weeks. Upon
her return. about the first of
September, Mrs Murphy expects to
open studio in voice and piano here
in the city, devoting one day here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
Licensed to Wed.
1t Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth. of La Grange. Ga,
suffered for six months with q fright
full running sore on his leg, but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds, piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Only 25 cents. Sold by
Hartz & Ullmeyyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
SMAYORAL CHAIR
Rev. Johnson, New Pastor of
Christian Church. Executive
of Springdale, Ark.
TO BE HERE NEXT MONTH
Special Election to Be Held to Fill
Vacancy Caused by Res
ignation.

The Springfield (Ark) News has
these pleasant words to say of Rev.
w. H. johnson, who has been called
to the passionate of the Memorial
Christian church, of Rock Island
"Some lineage Rev.W. II. johnson, of
this place. received a unanimous call
from the membership of the Memorial
church, at Rock Island, to become
their pastor. After duly considering
the matter he decided to accept and
will leave the latter part of August to
enter upon this work. A few years
ago Mr. johnson resigned from the
ministry on account of failing health,
and now that he has recuperated suffi-
GENTLY he feels it his duty TO take up
the work again.
"Mr. Johnson is secretary of the
Northwest Arkansas Lumber compa-
ny, is a stakeholder in the bank of
Springdale and also mayor of the
town. He will retain his interest in
the bank and in the lumber company
1t will be necessary for the governor
to call a special election to elect new
MAYOR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
MILAN MUSINGS.

Milan, July 19.-W. F. Schiller, OF
Davenport, visited friends in Milan
Wednesday.
Mrs. w. Benn and children will
| soon move TO Rock Island to make
| their home.
Miss Rosa Willhite, of Milan. and
w. F. Fox. of Cedar Rapids. Iowa,
were united in marriage Wednesday
| evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. L. Little. Rev. III. w. Reherd
performed the ceremony. The happy
couple left on the = o'clock train for a
wedding trip They have many friends
who wish them success.
of Erie, arrived Wednesday for a visit
with her mother, Mrs. M. Bushart.
Mrs. Bronwell South and children
left last week to visit relatives in Pre-
emption.
Miss Anna Streckfus and Miss Cora
Winter are visiting Charles Zahn and
family.
Ray Kennedy, of Rock Island, spent
Sunday at home.
The G. E. society of the Presby terrain
church gave a social at the home of
Albert Tindall east of town.
MISS Laura Zimmerman, of Moline,
spent Saturday with friends and rela-
tives in Milan.
The pottery in Sears did not run
Tuesday or Wednesday on account of
a leak in the boiler.
Misses Maud and Julia Young, of
Moline. spent Sunday in Milan.
The business men of Milan met last
Friday at the town hall for the pur-
pose of deciding way TO dixie Mill
creek and clear it's course of willows
and other rubbish. A committee
was appointed to act with the council
to have the government inspector in
vestigate.
Alex Brown was awarded the con-
tract for repairing the public school.
Willis Benn resigned his position as
driver for the Milan mills and is sue
ceeded by Joseph Moorhead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t cools
the feet and makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Cures corns, bunions,
SWOLLEN. smarting, hot, callous. sore
aud sweating feet. Aliens Foot-Ease
relieves all pain and gives rest and
comfort. We have over so. 600 testi-
monials- 1t cures while you walk.
Try it today. All druggists and shoe
stores sell it, % cents. Sample sent
free Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19
The Appetite of = Tramp

Given in exchange for that tired
feeling" at West Baden and French
Lick Springs, on the Monon
route. No extra charge. The sui
pher and lithia waters are natures
cure and are efficacious in (pretty
nearly all the ills that flesh is heir to,
while the pure air and beautiful seem
cry will minister to a mind diseased.
Quiet and inexpensive. Two trains
daily from Dearborn station. Chicago
city ticket Office, 232 Clark street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm Cuts, bruises,
stiDgs. sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly Never
safe without It. For sale by Mar
shall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-19

Hah the ills that man is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher. druggists.