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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE.
Meets and Has Report From Chairman
Simmons-He is Declared the Nomi-
nee of the Party for Senator.
ESPECIAL to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, November 2o.-At $3.50 o'clock
the democratic state committee met in
the senate chamber, Chairman Sim
mons presiding, P. NJ. Pearsall, secre-
tary. Chairman Simmons said n
purpose Cd the meeting was to declare
the result Of h primary. He stated
that during the summer there was
contributed to the campaign, entirely
by the people in North Carolina, 49,
900, a larger amount han ever before
raised in hat "a None of this was
given by corporations and there were
no large contributions.
After making this statement he call
ed Cyrus 3. Watson t o the chair. The
following were present: c. B. Watson.
Mclean, r.. T. Gray, Ed Chambers
Smith c, NJ. Busbee, r. r. Gotten.
Clyde r. Hoey, i. E. Green, w. NJ.
Webb, w. G.. Lamb, a. S. Willis, r. II.
Jones. F. H. Busbee, Thomas B. Ma
son, NJ. j. Hawkins, J. D. Mcneil, J.
r. Young, T. 3. Womack, Reuben D.
Reid, Heriot Clarkson, Walter H. Neal,
r. r. Clark, H. B. Warmer. a. d. Watts,
Paul b. Means, r. B. Glenn, r. VI.
Furman, ]. Y. Jordan.
Busbee and Smith reported from the
subcommittee whose duty it was to
canvass h returns of the senatorial
primary, as follows: For Simmons, 1922
355 for Carr 47,2S2. This was not in
Guiding Cherokee and Madison. The
report was adopted and Busbee was
authorized to add in the returns from
those two counties and then officially
publish the full resul The secretary
will certify the result to the secretary
of the democratic caucus of the incom
ing legislature.
F. NJ. Simmons was then officially
declared by the committee to be the
nominee for senator, the vote being
unanimous.
AT 9:25 o'clock the committee adj
journed.
Returns of primary votes for senator
from Pasquotank and Mecklenburg
were received tonight. Pasquotank
gave Simmons $40, Carr $50; Mecklen-
burg. Carr 1924, Simmons ], 1861.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Another Punitive Expedition

Berlin, November 20.-The war Office
has received the following telegram
from Field Marshal Count o Walder-
see:
"A detachment under command of
Major Muhlenfels, a been dispatched
via San Kda Tien. twenty-one kiIome-
tres west of Pekin. with orders TO push
on to the great wall.
The column under Colonel Yorck ar
rived twenty-five kilometres south
east of Hsuen Twa Flu November 18th.
On returning Colonel Yorck will estab-
lish communication with Major Mullen
fels."
An official of the foreign office told
a representative of the Associated
that punitive expeditions against
th Chinese would soon cease and that
no others besides the present one would
be offered.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Work of a Tornado.

Memphis, Tenn, November IA
tornado visited north Mississippi this
afternoon, causing loss of life and much
property damage. Reports from Lulu,
Tunica county, state that three negroes
were killed, their bodies having been
carried a distance of three miles by the
wind. Many buildings were RACED TO
the ground and the damage to the crop
cannot be estimated ait present
LAGRANGE, Tenn, November 20.-A
tornado struck this town today causing
much damage and killing three persons
outright-W. c. Moody and two negro
women. The storm mad its appear
ance shortly after noon and swept
everything in it's path. Eight resi-
dences and three churches We're de-
stroyed. The damage to cotton in the
boil will be great
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
ANOTHER BANK DEFICIT.
Cashier Allows His Son to Draw on a
Worthless Deed.

Rutland, VT, November 20.-A special
to The Herald from Montpelier says:
"a report is current here that G.. L.
Closson, cashier of the First national
bank, of Springfield, VT, is $40, 900 short
in his accounts. F. G. Field, h presi-
lent of the bank, made the following
statement last night:
Cashier Closson sometime ago al
lowed his son, c. L.. Closson, Jr-, q
member of the defunct broker firm of
Knott & ClosSon, of Burlington, to
draw SIG, 900 from the bank, giving as
security a deed on real estate which
has since proved to be worthless. AS
the deed was made out to Closson per-
sonally, his bonds men have been call
ed upon to make the o good.
They have asked that Closson be re-
tanned as cashier, while they are max
ing an investigation"
The credit Of the bank is in no way
impaired.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
The Eliezer Reaches St. Michael's

ST. Michael's, Azores, November 90
The Norwegian bark ElieZer, Captain
Marcussen, from Wilmington y. c..
September 25th, bound to London. which
was reported having zee passed on
October 18th, in mid-ocean with main
mast. foretop gallant mast and mizzen
top mast carried away. and bulwarks
damaged amidships, arrived safely here
today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Great Demand for Rural Free Deliver:

Washington, November 20.-An en-
thusiastic plea for a wide expansion Of
rural free delivery is made in the an
nual report of W.. NJ. Johnson, first as
sitant postmaster general. He says
that the extraordinary development Of
this system during the past twelve
months under the stimulus of appro-
priation of $40, 900 for the fiscal year
for $4,000 and 81, $50, 900 for the fiscal
year 10000 is conclusive as showing
that hereafter it must be a permanent
and expanding feature of the postal
administration.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING
nv Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
NobIe-The Baptist Educational Com
mission.
fCnaciaI ITO The MeSSenger.)

Raleigh. November 2O.-The speclal
committee appointed by the Bapusl
state convention met here today ano
decided to establish a state educational
for the Baptfsts-
Many persons went to Selma las
night to attend the golden wedding OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ. Noble. parents oil
NJ. C.. S. and Richard N. Noble
Sixteen more convictS are sent from
the ~penit-ntiary to work on the rail
Way from Tarboro eastward.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
A Construction Train Wrecked

Hardeeville, S. c.. November 20.-A
construction train of the Southern rail-
ways new extension from Allendale
to this point was wrecked this morn
ing. The train was loaded with rails
and other building materials. John
Gozer, a time-keeper. was instantly
killed and Conductor w. G. Brice and
Foreman ]. A Brooks were seriously
injured by the flying rails. The body
and h wounded men were sem to
Columbia, s.. c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Corcoran Defeats HanIon

Savannah, Ga, November 20.-Jack
Hanlon. of Philadelphia, threw up the
sponge to Tom Corcoran. of Savannah,
after the ninth round in what was to
be a 25-round fight, at the theatre to-
night. Hamilton broke his hard. There
was bad blood between the men and
the fight was furious. The largest au-
dience ever gathered here to see a
fight was in attendance. Hanlon's
baby died today a few hours before he
entered the ring
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23

Savannah, Ga, November 20.-Two
freight trains on the Plant System col
hded, thirteen miles out OF this city,
his morning and William Smith, col
ored, Of Savannah, was killed Engi-
neers Dell and Broome and their col
ored firemen jumped and were serious
ly injured. The wreck took fire and
was burned.
The trains were Laden with cotton.
t~urpentine and rosin-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
OmciaI Vote of Kansas.

fetal returns from Kansas counties
Just compiled show that the total vote
OF the stare was 349, 917. For president,
Mckinley received Isl, SS1. Bryan 1872
or; for governor, Stanley. republican,
179, 4O7: Breidenthal. fusion, 168. $50. The
republicans will have a majority OF
seventy-one on joint ballot in the next
legislature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poIsons every
breath that Is drawn into the lungs.
There Is procurable from any drug
gist the remedy for the cure of this
trouble. A small quantity of Eay's
Cream Balm placed into the nOstrils
spreads over an infiamed and angry
surface. relieving Immediately the pain
tul Inflammation, cieanses. heals and
cures. A cold In the head vanishes nm
m~ediateIy. Sold by druggists or VIII
be mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers.
IS Warren Street, New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Bryan's Majority in This State

Especial ITO The Messenger.)
Raleigh, November 2O.-Complete re-
suit of the cavass of the electoral vote
will not be ready until tomorrow morn
ing. The vote for two electors was
added up tonight. Lee S. Overman
bryan e~lector) got 157, 1856, and Angus
tus H. Price, (McKinley elector) got
132, 997, Bryan'S majority "a, 739.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Heavy Import Duty on Flour I'm
siberia.

Tacoma, Wash, November 20.-The
Russian government will, on January
1st, put a duty of so cents a barrel on
-four for Siberia The object is to mo-
nopolize the rapidly growing trade for
the Black e millers. 1t will be a hard
blow to the Pacific coast millers who
have been building up a big trade
through Vladivostock with Siberia
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
Recently Elected Officials in Raleigh
(Special to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, November 20.-Three of the
newly elected, officials arrived here this
acknowledgements Aycock, Sen
ator-eIect Simmons and Congressman
elect Pou. All attended the democratic
executive committee meeting this eve
ming.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23

II IA northern presbyteries voting
- to change Of creed A voted against.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-23
COTTON GROWERS MEET
To ORG ANIZE FOR THE PROTECTION
OF THEIR INTERESTS
THE CONVENTION AT MACON, GA

The Annual Session of the Southern
Interstate Cotton Growers Associa-
tfon-Object of the Assocfation-Ad-
dresses by Hon. Hoke Smith and Conn
missioner of Agriculture Patterson,
of North Carolina, on the subject of
Regulating Marketing of the Crop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
high Wafer Advertising Mark.

Tho New York Herald OF April II printed an
editorial statement that on the previous day
that
:. The Chicago Tribune on that same day. last
Using than the New York Herald. but what is
IL single
Q newspaper. Leaving out OF account the twen-
ty-two columns of advertising printed by the
New York Herald on that day IN the special sec
Jersey sns aPpsaTiRx oaiy those sdiisons.
passed that Of the Herald for the same day by
more than 10. 600 agate lines Of paid advertising.
nc its Brooklyn and New Jersey Supplements,
the New York Herald on that day still fell short
ef The Tribune - by more than 1000 lines in
the actual amount of paid advertising.
Is rs
edition exclusive Of its Brooklyn and New Jer-
heoe i tSas
The comparison should be made In lines Of agate
measure. because the columns Of a. The Trib-
sgs opE END Sontan s9S agate lines
81 Hnes Of agate each.
For the four Sundays ending April 16. the
lumber OF columns OF advertisements in the New
ss t II sss n
seetior was l.0S7 Is. In the same period Of time
tual paid advertisements. These. reduced to
Pss sEf ss ssy 4G ss II
Tribune - there were printed in that period
q 3S8 more agate lines than in the New York
f sns Ct a% s M Ng
than q TIE Chicago Tribune. ' e'' ''A"'''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
IN The WINTER.
(Benson's Plaster Is Pains MASTERY

For coughs and colds Benson's Porous
Plasters are an incomparably better rem
edy than any other-external or internal.
Their medicinal properties enter the skin
and go straight to the seat Of the disease.
They relieve and cure "seated" cold
without disturbing the system or upsetting
the stomach. Cough mixtures often nau-
seate. Benson's Plasters are medicinal in
the highest degree, and quickest to act.
Placed on the chest or back or on both
ut once in serious cases, the good effect is
feltimmediately. The congestion yields, the
cough abates and the breathing improves.
Lung or bronchial affections or kidney
disease, are cured with the least possible
suffering and loss of time.
Benson's Plasters are immeasurably SUI
perior to Belladonna, Strengthening, Cap
sicum or any other combination in plaster
form. They are also preferable to ONT
ments, liniments and salves.
Benson's Plasters have received .ffty:fue
highest asoards over all competitors; and
! more than 5000 physicians and druggists
have declared them to be one of the few
trustworthy household remedies. For sale
by all druggists, or we will prepay postage
on any number ordered in the United
States on receipt of 25c. each.
\ Be sure you get the genuine. Accept nc
imitation or substitute.
seabury & johnson, Mfg. Chemists, ny
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
QUIET A sTRATEGIsT.
How Rafferty, Would Fool the Filipinos
and End the War.


Rafferty," exclaimed Mr.. Dolan,
| what d'yez t'ink my youngest by Gem
home recitin' TIL other day."
"Oi d'no," was the answer. "What
did he?"
ut wor piece about discomfort
ed dago. "Sthrike,' says he, fur yer
althers an yer fires! Strike fur the
green graves Nv yer sires,' an SO he
wint till OF stopped i'm. Nv coorse,
him bein' only by, OF spoke mold
an fatherly. 'Dinny,' says OF, we
murtherin' young IDIOT, yez talk loike
a walkin' delegate. Don't tell 'em ty
sthrike. Whoivver tbs yer talkin' to,
let 'em attind ty their own business
an don't mix in fur mere love O.
trouble"
Very good advice ut /. wor fur a
young man. But, at the same tonne,
OF t'ink he's right"
"About what?"
I'm is advice. OF tink they ought
ty sthrike.'
"D'ye know anythin' about the
case?"
'Nothin' except If OF wor thin Old
sthrike.'
"Ye're wrong. Ut's a hot-headed
man y'are, Rafferty,. But the workin'
mans: turn is comm, an wild pace.
able names. Wait till they call i'm
over till the Philippines ty settle the
thrubble, thin yell see i'm gatherin'
UP the bouquets which is t'run at his
feet be the admirin' populace as he
marches proudly home ag'n wild his
pick or shovel over lis shoulder an the
flag iv victory wavin' over is head"
"Dolan, is this funny dream ye're
tellin', or what?"
ITS what's coming ty pass. Don't
sthrike. Let the workin' man kape in
practice, realizin' all the time that his
country may at any moment awaken
till the need iv i'm an send him ty
the fray. The thrubble wild aich an
livery wan iv the Philippine islands Is
thot it's too big. Ut affords too much
space fur runnin' away. You're it,
says Aguinaldo, bad luck til i'm, an
wild that he dives intill swamp
What'll we do? Well sind over gang
Nv stout-hearted men wild tn imple-
mints iv honest toll on their shoulders
| Well start 'em at the beaches an put
some excavatin' tactics inty the drill
book SOS ty kape 'em at work steady
cuttin' down the islands, shovelful be
shovelful, an cartin' the real estate
which wor no good in the first place
out inty the say. An thin whin we've
got the Filipinos penned in ring
where they've got ty foight widout
runnin' the soldiers kin lick 'em right
an let us oil come home ty pace an
| glory Washington Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
A born Lawyer.

A lawyer advertised for clerk
The next morning his office was crowd,
ed with applicants, all bright, and
many suitable. He babe them wait
until all should arrive. and then rang
ed them in row. and said he would
tell them story, note their com
ments, and judge from whom he would
chose.
"a certain farmer" began the law
yer, "was troubled with red squirrel
that got in through hole In his barn
and stole his seed corn. He resolved
to kill the sbuirrel at the first oppor-
tunity. Seeing him go in at the hole
one noon, he took his shotgun and
fired away. The first shot set the barn
on fire."
did the barn burn?" said one Of
the boys.
The lawyer, without answer, contin,
ued; And, seeing the barn on fire. the
farmer seized pail of water, and ran
to put it out"
did he put it out?" said another.
"As he passed inside, the door shut
to, and the barn was soon in flames
When the hired girl rushed out with
more water"-
did they all burn up?" said another
boy.
1.-The lawyer went on without ans.
wer:
"Then the old lady came out, ana all
was noise and confusion, and every.
body was trying to put out the fire."
Did anyone burn up?" said another
The lawyer said, ''There, that will
do; you have an shown your interest
in the story" But, observing one lit.
tie bright-eyod fellow in deep silence
he said. Nov nay little man, what
have you to say?"
The little fellow blushed, grew un.
easy. and stammered out: Il want tt
know what became of that squirrel;
that's what want to know"
you'll do" said the lawyer; ''yor
are my man. You have not beer
switched off by a confusion, and 6
barn burning, and the hired girls, an(
water-pails; you have kept your eye
on the squirrel" =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
HUMILIATION


+
Tie Hadn't Even Addressed the Letter OF
Importance.
"See here, young fellow" shouted
an angry-visaged business man with
his head up close to the stamp window
in the Post Office. You are pretty
lot of incompetents that the Govern
ment hires to transact the nations
mail business"
Whats the matter, sir?" asked the
clerk, calm by long familiarity with
such outbursts.
why, I mailed letter to Cleveland
last week that was Of the utmost i'm
portance. and it has not reached Its
destination yet. l have come here to
Kick and to kick right hard"
You're in the wrong pew, my dear
sir. Go to the superintendent OF mails
and he will fix you up"
The indignant business man" was
passed on from department to depart
ment until he finally ran up against
the authority competent to handle the
matter.
Such things do sometimes happen. !"
he was informed in the conciliatory
words of the superintendent. We'll
send out tracer after your letter. 10
whom was it addressed? Tell us when
and where you mailed it."
Obtaining the desired information
the superintendent then asked for a
description of the envelope in which
the letter was enclosed.
lot Lott
the still angry customer. 81 usually
use return envelope but had reasons
for using plain one in this instance.
Here is one (fumbling il his pocket)
like it. By George let me look at that
again. I'll be - If that isn't the
very letter. l haven't even addressed
it yet
AS he vanished down the corridor
there was no suggestion of apology
left behind.-Detroit Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
Genius for Silence.

Among the few who have a perfect
genius for silence is a certain we'll
known artist. whose reticence is the
amusement and wonder of all who
know him.
A friend who had dropped into his
studio one day was vainly endeavoring
to draw Mr.. H into conversation
when the artists brother appeared in
the doorway.
"Halloa. Toni" said the brother.
"Halloa, joint" returned Tom, look
ing up from his easel. with smile.
John wandered about the room for
fifteen minutes. turned over his broth
er's latest work. and then, going to-
ward the door. stopped long enough to
say: well, good-by, Tom"
"Good-by, john" was the hearty re-
joinder.
Tom painted on for some minutes,
and then. in an unwonted burst of con-
fidence, he said. warmly, to his amused
friend:
II tell you. was glad to see John
Haven't seen him before for month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
NEBRASKA
THE LAND
OF PLENTY

wonder Why it is that so may men
spent their days working hard Of, rent.
ed farms, barely making enough . ge,
along, with no great prospect aheat OF
owning their own bones, when within
few hour journey is q land Of plenty
Nebraska-where ali kinds Of grain am
fruit can be raised with the least
amount Of. labor; where cattle and hog
fed on corn bring handsome profit
where the climate is healthful and
churches and schools abound; where
land is cheap and can be bought OF
very easy terms.
Think of this, and if you want infor
nation about the country send to me TO
The Corn Belt" beautifully illus
trated monthly paper that tells al
about Nebraska, and also for "Th
I West Nebraska Grazing Country" al
interesting illustrated booklet contain
na large sectional map of Nebraska.
On the first and third Tuesdays 0
each month during the balance Of thi
year. cheap excursion tickets will b
sold over our road to Nebraska, so tina
( people may 90 and see for themselves
Ask your ticket agent about this.
r. 8. EUSTIS.
S3en'l Pass'r Agt. 9. B. 4 q. 4. r
81 Chicago, III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
1t Came Too Close.

He was trying to assuage her fear
during the last violent electrical storm.
THAT lightning is 20 miles away
he said, when their came sullen roar.
Yet she shuddered. There was another
fash and loud report about three sec
onds later.
THAT'S good FIVE miles away" said
the cheerful youth.
There was another blush flare,
quickly followed by very heavy rum
bling.
"A good mile from here, that" said
he, not quite so confidently.
Then there came fash that illumi-
mated the room for two long seconds,
and the report that succeeded the fash
almost instantly was like the stimuli
taneous discharge Of half a dozen 49,
inch guns.
81 pass it up" said the young man,
jumping up suddenly. "That was in
the back yard."-Washington Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
preknonla prevented.

Anonng te tens of thousands who
have used ChA,berlain's Cough Rem
edy Tor colds al La grippe during the
past lew years, our knowledge, not a
single case mas suited IN pneumonia.
Thos. Whitfield aJo., 24O Wabash av-
eune, chicago, onSof the most promi-
nent retail druggl 3 in that city, in
speaking OF y ne say 1--WE recommend
Chamberlatn's CouE Remedy for Ia
grippe IN many cases as it not. only
gives prompt and COZ plete recovery,
but also counteracts th.tendency Of Ia
grippe TO result In pneumonia" For
sale BY ". 4; Alexander. aruggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
Eight page Daily for Sl.oO a Year.

The Des Moines Daily News has been
enlarged to eight pages and takes the
full telegraphic service Of the Associated
Press; but the subscription price remains
81 year; rs cents for six months; so
cents for months-the lowest price of
any daily newspaper in the world.
Terms, cash in advance, and the paper
stops when the time is out. All the
news of ali the world every day for 81 Il
year. Market reports daily by wire;
attractive literary features forlthe family.
Circulation over 90 600. Address,
The News,
Des Monies, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-27
The Hyphen.

might I ask what your nationality
ISL" inquired the man who had been
talking politics.
Certainly. My ancestors came from
various countries. I am a German
Irish French Dutch Swedish
American. l have no patience with Il
man who limits himself to merely one
hyphen." Washington Star.