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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
THE TwENTIE tn CENTURY.

Who that shall read this writing ever
before say the dawn of another centu-
.ry? Who that shall behold this opening
day in the twentieth century shall ever
live to greet another century? Time is
'fleeting. Life is short. 1t is really d
impressive event to greet the be-
of a century. The thought is
so new, The sensations are so peculiar.
the emotions are SO novel, tina we
must admit h importance of the priv
Iilege. We enter upon a century that
is big with fate and that may be as
marked, as distinguished, as progress
sive as the most remarkable Of centu-
vent into the world. the child born and
the Son given.
The new century will not be like tn.
last century. There Were many chang
les wrought in the world during the
progress of the nineteenth century.
The first half was not like the last
half. We believe it was purer, great
|er, nobler. The men of great genius
lived then. and the product of the last
fifty years has been much below the
high standard of the first fifty years.
So We think. and if we wished to &C.
lcupy time and space we believe we could
make it appear. The advance in prac-
teal science and inventions was
Imuch greater in the last half. But
the high thinking and plain living of
the first half were not reproduced in
equal proportion in the last half.
Leastwise 50 it appears to his scribe.
There will be many changes wrought
in the thinking, in the style ef writ
ing, in the language perhaps. in the
mode, of life, in the habits and man
ners of the people. The old orde,
changeth." New men with a new spir-
1t will move on the ch~ess-board of ac-
tive life. If the new century should
bring in with its energy and aggres-
lsiveness. its love of money and its un-
bounded ambition and love of luxury
still higher principles. still grandel
movements. still purer living, still
lgreater efforts in behalf of a pure
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
THREE DEPARTED NATIVE NORTH
CAROLINIANS.

Chief Justice William T. Faircioth, ,
whose unexpected death occurred at his
home at Goldsboro on Saturday night
last, was a man held in esteem by not
only his own party friends, but by
many democrats who knew him person.
ally. We knew him some twenty years
ago, and he impressed US as a
Stunning, Intelligent gentleman, Of hand
some, benevolent face and quiet man
purpose although a republican and a
partisan We do not know the range
of his acquisitions. but uppose him to
have been a lawyer Of fair abilities
land attachments. He was not a great
jurist and will not rank with the fore
most chief justices or with those who
ranked next to Henderson. Rufin and
Pearson. He was a Baptist and We
hope a true Christian. Twice on h
isupreme court bench ne had opportun-
tiles of manifesting his fairness and his
ability az a jurist. He was a native Of
Greene county. His age we can not
state. He was a man OF mark in the
IrepuDlcan party. was appointed Dy
IGovernor Brogden to the supreme court
las associate Justice. He was a candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor. but was
defeated by Major Charles NJ. Sted-
man. He served in the confederate
war as quartermaster. He accumulated
a snug fortune and had much influence.
We find in a long article upon him in
the Raleigh News and Observer the
following which is copied with satisfac-
ton to US:
Judge Faircloth was a consistent
and lifelong republican. the first man
of his party in every way in eastern
North Carolina. He was a man of per-
sonal integrity, and in politics was the
best and most respected man in the re-
publican party. He vas a safe and
Istudious lawyer, and had that delibe:-
alton and research that beats the ju-
Idicial officer.
He was a strong partisan in politics
and was often criticized for his parti-
lsanship, but in language and in con-
duct he was temperate and considerate
of the views of others. In his private
life he was upright, grave. modest. sin
lcere and free from criticism"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

The news is that Mr.. Bryan is to be
shelved by the democratic national
committee. Rather early. The people
in 1904 might say nay.
The b~rutalities in the New York Bel
levue hospital are still coming out.
Another patient was fatally beaten.
His name was louis H. Hilliard. Civ
iiization and humanity "up there!"
Harmsworth, the English journalist
visiting the north, wants American i'm
migrants for England. He says it is
a fine field for brains and push.
British baggage column was attack
ed by the Beers. British loss 8 killed,
81 wounded, 20 missing.
Cleveland wants the president to be
and a longer term without reelection.
An Infatuated mob IN California beat
brutally some Chinese. They were
giving the IDEAS of practical Christian
ity an airing possibly. The Chinese at
home and abroad must be much i'm
pressed with it from samples exhibited.
Politicians may tire of Bryan, but
they may jump too SOC and get a fall.
They are hungry, but the people are
still the bosses.
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
says it is mortified to learn that in the
interior of Africa there are tribes who
once a veal propitiate their savage
gods by Offering up young maidens as
oblations on the sacrificial affairs. HUI
man sacrifice has been practiced from
remote antiquity"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

Another death of very recent occur
|rcnce is mentioned in the Messenger for
Sunday, that of Rev. Joseph w. Taylor,
an old and esteemed friend of this
writer. We formed mis- acquaintance
not long after our coming to this city
in September 1876. He was genial,
clever, earnest and had the courage Of
his convictions. We liked him much.
He could be relied upon. In his later
years he grew into a ripe. c~onsecrated
christian, and we believe he was %
Ionly a devout, sincere believer but knew
much of God. and had most gracious
experiences in his Christian life, and
sweet, communion with his Saviour and
Redeemer. When we last met him in
this city a year or. two ago, he was
singularly we'll preserved for a man of
his age. OF his age we cannot write
definitely, but suppose he was passed
his 65th year. He was a true Baptist,
and was broad enough to hold pleasant
Fellowship with Christians Of other de-
nominations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04
The New Year 1901.

Comes upon us bringing the privilege
Of renewed hopes. Mistakes of the
past are buried. it is ours to look for
ward with the mistakes as actual Cap
ital. which often pays large interest.
We congratulate our friends upon
the generally prosperous year just
closed and wish them all joys incident
to energy, thrift and consciousness,
for the year ensuing.
We have no excuses or regrets to
offer for the yea past but are deter
mined to forge ahead to a higher level.
Our business will be pushed with all
the energy we can command. We are
open to any and all kinds OF business
propositions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

wANTED-Two RELIABLE TRAVELLING
Statesmen in each State; permanent posi-
ton; salary and expenses: experience not
absolutely essential. Address Piedmont
Tobacco Works. Greensboro, n.
sepes-frf em
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

There were three more failures on
the London stock exchange yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

Cooks Duchess Tablets re succesesuz9v
used monthly by over lo0oiadies. Enca,
By mad. 3ifS send & cents for
~ aampie and Particular The Cook Ca.
- Woodward ave, Dessois Mich.
]. II. Bunting, Sole Agent. Whining
ton, N. c. dee25 IL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-04

The Boeers capture a British train
and sixty soldiers.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-01
400 Reward. 100

The readers of this paper will be y ca ed
to learn chat there is at lea. one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all stages, and that is Catarrh Hail.
Catarrh cure is the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease. re-
utires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system thereby destroying
the foundation Of the diseas /; and giving
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powes, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address F, j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-01
The WJALC GROWING BETTER
It's Neral Tone At Least, Is Higher

TER OR WORSE AS THERE CAN BE
NO STANDING STiIL-TTIE PROPER
LIGHT IN WHICH TO VIEW THIS
WONDERFUL WORLD OF OURS. &C.,
\ paper read before the Cosmo-
poIltan Literary Club, of Southern
Pines. by Dr.. Edwin Gladmon.
When We attempt to portray
human purity in its most sublime
degree, we picture a mother with
her babe in arms. Mother love
like a divine benizon beams upon
it, tenderness the most exquisite
envelopes it and shields it nom all
outward harm.
But mother love cannot always
guide and direct; individuality
must be developed, character
formed, and mind and body edu-
Gated to fulfill their highest
functions. So the necessity exists
that as babyhood mcryes into
childh od the range Of action must
be extended in order that high and
more important faculties be
brought into use.
The child becomes a youth. the
youth attains to manhood, and as
each succeeding year vanlshes in
the year glass Of Time new tenn
ptalions confront him, rcspon,
sibililies increase. and more and
more must he depend on himself.
When like baby bird making
It's first attempt at flight beyond
the home circle, he finds the en-
vhIonmeit cl,auytd, Me presence
of strife and pickering is made
known. He may even perchance
be "a victim OF malice or
brutality.
He questions motI.er and she
does not attempt 10 deny their
existence or mininIlze their i'm
portance. Butt is told how amid
hese Discussions 10 guide himself
Alright because they 1nusl exist for
some benelicen+ Irpose. Each
succeeding day and week and year
oriny to view new dangers and
new temptations in infinite array.
Because of the struyg les OF child
FOODS life he is better fitted to =
:ope with those that come with
;oulh: and the conflicts of youth
IRE but a preparation for that
greater conflict that must be fought
When arrives at mal: s station
nd assumes a mans RESPONSE
jiHties.
In his teachings and coynsel he is t
Ieverlaught 70 isolate himself from :
he haunls of man, but in their
midst to BATH, and instead Of
eeiny from temptations to over
ONE them. And this is but in 7
with that ineXorablt {
aw Of nature that each man must {
arva out his own career. 1t Is a S
I
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-01

OuU lIldlS. IL Is Ill llllIlfllldUlo
law; nothing can change or alter
it one iota.
The end and aim Of life is hap
piness, but that is only a name
for "a contented mind. and content
ment never came to the sIoth and
dullard. We are happy only in
proportion as our ideals are high:
the higher the ideals the more
perfect the resulting character.
Character was never vet ready
made; it is formed and fashioned
by our daily acts and thoughts.
1t is in the fire OF the never ending
conflict Of trial and tribulation
that the gold is freed from the
dross, and character shines respIen-
dent with its own God given In,tre.
Trouble and disaster seem a- necvs
sary to the development Of peril ct
character as does the application Of
decayed matter to the growth Of
beautiful flowers.
''The path of sorrow,
And that path alone,
Leads 10 the place
Where sorrow is unknown" !
A sturdy character was never
yet formed on downy beds Of ease.
The hero never yet wore the laurel
and the bay by defeating men OF
straw, but in the vortex of the
living conflict must he plunge t. .
prove his yalor. The mobiles, .
character is his who all but ship
wrecked on the ocean OF lie has
bravely brought his vessel into
port; or he who when assaiIed bv
tbs 81 orms Of .calumny and. the
hail Of persecution, with his Iace TO
his foes has bravely fought and
grandlN conquered.
From the days of bahyhood to
he prime OF manhood is a tremen-
lons interval; it seems almost
beyond comparisons, ~, vel it is
10 greater than the stages that
separate the cradle of thu human
ace from its present position,
An individual is but nation il
a nation is but world
IN smaller scaleA This individ-
lal world like an individual man
las its stages Of growth.
/ have stood in rooms in the
apitol in Washington where dirt
everywhere abounded. | have
| cd outside and seen the wall
,limv and black. broken and de-
aced' And have also stood at
distance giving the proper per,
peclive and realized tina it was
ne Of the mcst magnificent struct-
res of modern times. Like INTO
he purity of dove its beautiful
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Az old New jersey schooIhouse.

The pupil Of today would think his
opportunities very great If he could
see the school equipment of hundred
years ago. A Morris county IN. j.
school of that period is thus described
in an old letter of one Of it's attendants:
The building was constructed of logs,
and instead Of glass for windows.
sheepskins were stretched over the
apertures made by saving of an occa-
sional log. The windows had one
merit-they prevented pupils from
being interrupted in their study by
what was going on outside. The time
was regulated by an hourglass, and
the pupils drank water from a tum-
bier made Of cows horn or from a
ground shell.
In spite Of these differences Of equip
ment, the schools Of q century ago re-
sembled those Of today in one notable
respectfully had for the most part
the same great literary works that are
the standards Of our language now.
The greatest literature is fortunately
the possession of-many centuries.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
DR.. Niyen Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday forenoon.
He SLEPT IN SECURITY.

Fhe Tonic q Small Roy Used For His
Weak Feeling.
= There is 5-year-old boy in Massa-
chusetts avenue who is Of the blood Of
patriots. His grandfather was in both
the Mexican and civil wars, and his ia
Their was also soldier, consequently
the little fellow has heard much flag"
talk in his short life and has exalted
ideas Of it's protective qualities. He
was the baby of the family till very re-
Gently and occupied crib bed In his
mothers room. When the new baby
came, Harold was put to sleep in a
room adjoining his mothers, and as he
had never slept alone before his small
soul was filed with nameless fears
which he was too proud to tell in full.
~"It's mighty lonesome in here, NAM
ma" he called the first night after he
had been tucked in his little white bed.
"Just remember the angels are near
you and caring for you," replied man.
ma from the outer room.
But mamma" he objected, 'T amt
acquainted with any angels. and I'd be
scared of them if they came rustling
round, same as would of any other
stranger"
"Now, Harold, you must go to sleep
quietly. Nothing will hurt you"
Cant l have the gas lighted in
here?"
"No; mamma doesn't think it neces-
sary, and it is not healthy"
There was silence for some time, and
then the small voice piped up again.
"Oh, mammal
eyes, dear"
'May l have grandpas fag?"
"Why, what for? l want you TO 60
right to Sleep"
"Please, mamma?' and small night
gowned figure appeared at the door.
"Just let me stick the flag up at the
head Of my bed, and thenaPll go right
to sleep, indeed will! You know the
other night grandpa said at the meet
ing that under the protecting folds of
the flag the weakest would be safe
and feel mighty weak, mamma"
He got the Gag, and when his mother
looked in on him an hour later he was
fast asleep, with a fat little fist under
his red cheek, holding fast the end
Of the protecting fag.-Washingto
Star.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
ALLAH AND AMERICA.
A Persian Legend About the Crea-
tors Visit to Earth.

A Persian Legend About the Crea-
tors Visit to Earth.
In Persia, on morning after the YER
min had been particularly vigorous,
said something caustic about getting
back to Gods country. An Armenian
who had reposed in utter comfort in
the same carayansary heard it and
smiled. Being an Armenian, he hated
the Persians, probably. incidentally
the Persian reciprocates.
Well, this Armenian, rubbing his
hands and with his head skewed over
on one side, said: '"The Persians have a
legend for everything. They have a
legend for what you said just now. 1t
is this:
"Allah-that is God-once said to his
angel I will see this world which l
made
"And so Allah and the angel descend
ed invisible in a cloud to the earth,
and the first place at which they ar
rived was France-that is, in Feren-
ghistan. And there they saw the rail-
roads, and the tramways, and the the
aters, and the great picture galleries.
And Allah looked in disappointment
and said: Alas, no! This is not the
world which made. l made none Of
these things
$50 they journeyed to Inglezistan-
that is, England = and there were
mighty ships in the harbors and huge
mills which make all sorts of things
and food in plenty. And again Allah
said: Alas, no! This is not the world
which made And everywhere they
travelled in the cloud Allah looked upon
the land and said, No; this is not it.
lat last, in despair, the angel led the
way to Persia, and Allah sat himself
down upon a very high mountain, and.
looking far on every side, he saw nei-
Their railroads nor tramways nor thea
tiers nor picture galleries nor ships nor
mills nor schoolhouses nor plenty to
eat.
"And Allah said: Yes, at last. This
is the world which l made. Not a
thing is changed. The people whom |
put there have done nothing"
why didn't he come to America" l
asked.
"Sir," answered the Armenian, "in
Persia they had not even heard Of
America. "-Harper's Weekly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
What Forty Poles Make.

A good story is told about certain
professor whose business 1t was to lee
ture to number Of students on sur
veying. During one Of the lectures, the
professor said that in his opinion the
pole was Of little or no value To the
establishment Of those present Polish
gentleman arose and, after accusing
the professor of insulting his country.
men, demanded an apology.
The professor thereupon explained
that the pole to which he referred was
merely term of measurement. The
Polish gentleman, seeing his mistake,
asked the professor to forgive his APP
parent rudeness. To this the professor
smartly replied:
"You could not be rude, sir, even IL
you tried, for it takes 40 poles to make
one roodp'
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
"JEs'COMMON OLE MISERY. "
Why Rufus Suddenly Decided Tina
He niAm2f Haua pn.n1v.in

Why Rufus Suddenly Decided Tina
He Didn't Have Paralysis.
The boys name is Rufus, and he was
busily engaged in polishing the doctor.
shoes while he was being shaved Al
was his custom, the doctor said, How
are you feeling, Rufus?"
II ain. much. Kindly POORLY, thanh
you, doctah,'' answered the boy.
What's the matter?"
Paralysis"
"What?"
Paralysis"
Had the doctor not been SO well &C
quainted with the negro race, he might
have allowed himself to show astonish.
ment. AS it was, he determined to see
what would result from further In.
quiries.
where's your paralysis?" he asked
kindly.
Rufus was drawing a rag swiftly
across the left shoe.
I'm the right hip, doctah," he an.
swered.
TITS probably rheumatism" suggest.
ed the physician.
mo- indeed. It's paralysis. / reckon
| knows rheumatism and knows
paralysis. This is suttenly paralysis"
The doctor drew a good sized pin
from the lapel Of his coat.
well. Rufus" he said seriously,
there Is only one way to tell. Come
here. I'm going to jab this pin in your
hip. If it hurts, then you have rheu-
matism. If you don't feel 1t, then you
are right, and you have paralysis"
The boy did not rise, but drew the
rag thoughtfully across the shoe.
Finally he said:
"Doctah, | reckon you mus know
more about them things than do. l
know it amt nothin but jes' common
ole misery. kansas City Star,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Personal PICk-UPs.
Little Items of Interest About Morris
PeopIe.

Little Items of Interest About Morris
People.
E. D. Barcelow was in town this
week. He intends to remove to Min
neapolis about the middle of the
month.
j. D. Gillespie, after spending a
short vacation in Morris, has again
resumed his work for the Workmen
grand lodge.
Frank Hancock returned this week
from his eastern trip. Mrs. Hancock
remained to visit with relatives in
Waukegan, Ill. for couple of weeks.
Ed. j. Lehman is planning to take
a trip through Dakota, Montana,
Washington and Oregon. He ex-
poets to start in week or ten days.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Nof 81 a Rule.

He had been trying all evening tc
make good impression. He had told
all his humorous stories and had given
one impassioned speech from "Cyra-
no." but was still unconscious. Thick
skinned, he failed to perceive all her
efforts to get rid of him. Finally there
was a deep silence. Fidgeting, he
grew nervous and cast about for some
thing to say.
do you wear that sort of collar as a
rule q he stammered foolishly.
'.No," the naughty maid replied frig-
idly; "as a collar"
Then he ned.-New York Times.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Notice of Caucus,

Notice is hereby given that upon
the 9th day of March 1901 at thex
armory in the village of Morris,Minn.
at the hour of eight O'Clock p. me-
there will be a public caucus of the<y
voters of the village of Morris tossi
p ace in nomination candidates foEessss
the Common Council of said villages,
and other elective officers for the en4
suing year.
By Order of the Committee,
Anton WATRKE, Chairman.
Dated Feb. Is, 1901.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02

The local lodge of the Court Of
Honor initiated class of fourteen
at their meeting on Wednesday ev,n.
ing. After the work a lunch was
served. The following memberslfrom
the Chokio court we're present: Mrs.
G. O. Green, Mrs. z. E. Seeley, Mrs.
M. j. Collins, Miss Annie O'Brian,
Miss Annie Sweeney, Miss Bessie
Robinson, Mr.. Mark Void, Mr.. w. j.
O'Brian. Mr.. T. q. Glesne, Mr.. John
O'Hsnlon, Mr.. w. M Davis, .sLr. Carl
Leaman, Mr.. Orlie Ross.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Don't sce1d.

IT: =
OF all forms of human effort and
execution scolding is the most useless.
When parrot, chipmunk, a squirrel
or bluejay scolds he is ludicrous. For
people to seold is ludicrous, too, but
with a difference, and assuredly the
difference is on the unfavorable side.
1t never did and never will do any one
any. good. 1t has done much harm
Besides, scolding grows to be a habit.
We have all suffered because of the
shortcomings Of some one else, re-
ceiving tremendous Trades over what
we had no hand in, because we hap
pened to be present when the scolding
habit was yielded to by one Of its vic
tins.
ScoIding is easy. 1t takes neither
power Of brain nor heart to scold. 1t
does not even make any great draft
upon the physical being. Any fshwife
alive can be a grand success at scold-
ing. Why compete with her?
Seeding should be compelled to per-
ish from the earth. The tongue, the
voice, the eye, the facial should be
trained not to scold-yes, and the pen,
for of all things a scolding pen is the
worst. And the habit once formed
with the pen is apt never to be entirely
shaken off.-Ada G. Sweet in Woman's
Home Companion.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-03-02
Reduced Rates to California, Via The,
Milwaukee .ssunshine Route"

Milwaukee ''Sunshine Route.''
On February 18th and on each
Tuesday thereafter until April Both.
C. M. & St. P. Ry., will sell settlers
tickets from St. Paul and Minneapo-~
lis to points in California at 1920.
For full particulars write J. T.
Conley, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, st.
Paul, or see G. M. & St. P, ny. ticket
agents.