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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
The Condition is Peg
fectIy satisfactory.

Washington, September 26.-The con-
dition of President Roosevelt's injured
limb is considered satisfactory to his
physicians. There have been no APP
probable variations in his temperature
since yesterday and after an examina-
ton of wound this morning, by Drs. Rix-
ey and Lung, it vas announced that
the president was progressing favora-
bly,. The Inflammation around the
wound - slowly subsiding. The presi-
dent sat up on a lounge in his bed
room, read the papers and attended -
some executive business.
None of the members of the cabinet
came in before 400 and no visitors
were admitted to his room The pres
ident is obeying strictly the in%junctions
of the physicians for absolute rest and
quiet, although the inactivity is exceed
ingly irkSome to him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.

The registration books will soon be
opened to those who wish to qualify
themselves as voters under the consti-
tutional amendment and the new cleo
ton law carrying out the provisions Of
that amendment. There will be an en-
tire new registration this year. All
men who have voted heretofore, as
we'll Is those coming of g since the
last election, will a to register. For
the benefit of these persons we publish
the following provision regarding regis
tration of voters. being section l chapter
$50 of the acts of the legislature of 1901:
Every person claiming the benefit
of section 4 of article VI of the conSti-
tuition of North Carolina, as ratified at
the general election on the second a
of August, 1900, and who shall be en-
titled to register upon n permanent
record for registration provided for I'M
der said section four, shall, prior to De-
cember |. 1908, apply for registration to
the officer charged with the registration
of voters as prescribed by law in each
regular election held, in the state for
members of the general assembly. and
UGH person shall a ke and subscribe be-
fore such officer an oath in the follow
ing form, viz:
II am a citizen of the United States
and of the state of North Carolina; I
am 49,. yea of age. 1 was on the first
day of January, A. D., 1867, or prior TO
said date, entitled to vote under the
constitution and laws of the state of
..........in which 1 then resided Cor,
l am a lineil descendant of ........ who
was on January 1, 1867, or prior to that
date. EMIT ed to vote under the consti-
tuition and laws Of the state of........
(wherein lie then resided).
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

The report has been repeatedly sent
out from Michigan that Mr.. Mcmillan,
son of the late senator from that
state. held the senatorship in the hol-
low of his hand; that he could succeed
his father if he wished CT, if he did not
care to go to the senate. could name the
man. But there seems 10 be a hitch
somewhere. Mr.. Mcmillan a not the
situation so completely Under his con-
troll as his friends would have US be-
lieve. The republican state convention.
which met in special session the other
day to nominate a candidate for SUI
preme court justice, endorsed General
Alger for senator. The Alger men Won
a complete victory in the convention.
carrying their point by d majority of
one hundred and sixty votes. Alger and
Mcmillan are both millionaires and we
may look for a lively fight III which a
plenty of money will De used
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
OUR NAyY,s GREATEST NEED.

In the North American Review for
September Lieutenant Commander r.
c. Smith has an article under the above
head that should receive the considera-
ton Of all thinking Americans. The
attitude Of our government toward the
balance Of the world has been COM
pletely changed by the results Of the
Spanish-American war. Under these
changed conditions we have been
brought into closer contact politically
with the powers Of Europe and have
entered into contest with them for CON-
mercial supremacy. Up TO the break
ing out of hat war We as a nation were
SO isolated that a navy was Of little
consequence to US; but now in order to
maintain our position we must become
one of the leading naval powers Of the
world. This condition is necessary to
maintain our position in the far east
and do enforce the respect of those
powers in the affairs of the countries
in the western hemisphere. From now
on We have got to maintain a power
full navy for self-preservation and for
advancement of our foreign policy.
Lieutenant Commander Smith takes
the position that what our navy needs
to make it more efficient is not ships,
but men. Every congress adds to the
number of our warShips, and the peo-
pie acquiesce, thinking that this is all
that is necessary TO place US on a naval
footing equal TO that of any other ma
ton; but Lieutenant Commander
Smith shows hat this is not the case.
What We need for the navy is men.
When all the warships whose construc-
ton has been provided for by congress
have been completed it will take forty
five thousand men to man them at the
minimum ratio Of sixty men to every
thousand tons of shipping in the navy.
There is no use of going to the trouble
and expense of building warships un-
less we are going to have the men to
man them and make them effective.
We have now only tWenty-eight thOus-
and men in the navy with no provision
for enlisting or training others as they
are needed TO man the new warShipS.
To keep up in his line with the pro-
gress of our navy we will require in
the next two years twice as many Off
GERS as we now have.
The article says it is time congress
was taking energetic action to supply
the navy with a sufficient number of
officers and men. You cannot make a
naval officer or a sailor of a landsman
in a day. Steps should be taken at
once to supply these necessities of the
sive warships for rather than
navy unless we expect to build expen-
for ,,ca
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
WHAT'S TIL NATTER WITH HANNA

That innocent. but interesting piece
of news sent out from Fayetteville thu
other day that Senator Mark Hanna
was to take part in the campaign in
this state seems to have cauSed much
excitement among the republicans. 1t
seems that they wished to keep the
matter a secret for a while yet, but
that Senator Pritchard thought the
news too good to keep, so he announced
at Fayetteville that the distinguished
senator would come to the aid of Can
didate Slocomb by making a speech in
Fayetteville and at two or three other
places in this state. AS soon as the
special dispatches announcing this fact
We're printed, he republicans rushed
into print to deny it. 1t is explained
by the statement that Senator Pritchard
said he would invite Mr. Ham to do
so. Mr.. Rivenbark who sent out the
first news about the matter corrobo-
rates his statement as to what Senator
Pritchard did say by the supporting tes-
timany OF several gentlemen of high
standing in Fayetteville
If the republicans have secured the
services of Senator Hanna in the Sixth
district why are they so DESTROYS 10
keep it a secret until just before the
time? The only answer to his ques-
ton that we can conceive is that they
think it would be taken as an admis-
sion of their weakness in the district
and their only hope is that this Moses
from Ohio may lead them into the
promised land. Whether or not Mr..
Hanna has consented to come to Mr..
Slocomb's aid, the fact that Senator
Pritchard sought his assistance is an
admission that he, after visiting the
district and viewing the situation,
deems his congressional candidates
chance Of success hopeless unless some
extraordinary exertion is made; and
then, perhaps, it is thought Senator
Hanna may bring some of the contents
of his bar'l with him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
A OPENING!
Our Opening DAYS Will Be
Thursday and Friday, October End and 3rd.
OUR STOCK WILL BE ON DISPLAY
FROM $50 A. M. TO $50 P. M.

All ladies and gentlemen are cordial
ly invited
Our ladies and gentlemen in the store.
have tried very hard to make every
thing attractive. We will furnish plenty
of the best of music and viii gladly
show you through our large store and
our millinery department is in the
hands Of the young ladies and they
will take great pleasure in showing our
hundreds of beautiful pattern hats.
Miss Alma Brown spent nearly a
month in the northern marke cts selecting
and helping me to select the latest crea-
tons in beautiful fall millinery.
Our Pattern Hats we claim TO be
equal to or better than any il the city
and We also claim the distinction of
selling them at almost half price of
wha others ask for them.
Our stock IN dress goods and silks is
much larger this year than ever before,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

The fact tina Hon. NJ. A.. Hanna has
consented TO come to North Carolina to
make a speech in behalf Of a republi-
can candidate for congress shows with
what importance the leaders of that par
what desperate efforts they int md max
ing to secure some of the representa-
tives from North Carolina. 1t also
shows that they think the Fayetteville
district will go democratic unless un-
usual and most strenuous efforts are
made to alter present conditions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
THE PRESIDENTS CONDITION.

We are afraid President Roosevelts
condition is not as satisfactory as the
attending physicians would have the
public believe. Sunday nights press
dispatches announced that a second
operation had to be performed. This
time the inciSion was made to the
bone, which was found to be slightly
affected. The physicians say the presi-
dents case has been progressing salts
factorily, but they believe the opera
ton performed Sunday viii hasten his
complete recovery. We confess we do
not understand this. If the case was
progressing satisfactorily up to that
time what was the use of the second
operation? A bulletin issued at $3.50
O'Clock Sunday afternoon announced
hat on account of the increase in local
and the rise in fever it was
thought necessary 10 make an incision.
DIR. Shaffer, of New York, assisted the
attending physicians in this operation.
Later bulletins announced that the pres
lent was getting or all right. There
is complete drainage Of the wound
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

n we will take great pleasure III
showing YOU through these liDes.
Our sales ladies and gentlemen that
wait on these departments can and will
show you some OF the latest styles III
this fall weaveS. We claim that our
stock OF goods represents more dollars
than any store in the city Of Wilmington
and our large force has oeen working
hard to make ii worth you while 10
make US a visit.
The store will be lastly decorated by
some professional florist and our beauti-
full goods will all be put on exhibition.
You will not be asked to- buy-but should
o see something o want. We will
be glad to serve you.
Remember the opening days-Thurs-
day and Friday. October End and 3rd.
Everybody Is invited. We will greatly
appreciate your coming ard will try to
make it interesting to you.
Our store is filled to the ceiling and
every department is fully represented.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

Major E.. P. McKissick, proprietor OF
Battery Park hotel, of AsheviHe, died
at st. Vincent hospital in Norfolk on
Sunday, Of apoplexy. He was found
unconscious in his room at the Month
cello hotel at an early hour and taken
10 the hospital, where he expired in 3
few hours. Thus passes away N OF
the best-known hotelists in h south.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

In The Era for October Marie
Antoinette" By Henry Francis and
Gabriel Tolliver' by Joel Chandler
Harris are continued. Kate Masterson
tells US about the newspaper women of
today. There is also other good read
ing matter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

The price OF choice boxes in the Met
ropolitan opera house in New York has
been raised to SIS. esa for the current sea-
sol an advance OF 81. 0e ever last year.
We suppose Senator Priichard would
point TO this as an evidence OF pros
perity. The millionaires of New York
are able TO pay 5000 a year more for
their theatre boxes than they could last
year. Truly the country is prosperous
and the laboring man should rejoice
that the miIlionaires can afford this ex-
ira expense for their amusement.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

There are now 999. 446 names on the
pension rolls Of the United States. OF
these 5,732 have been added since 1898.
We do not know whether any of Pritch-
or not.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

The Southern Farm Journal in it's
October number devotes a good deal of
space to Accomplishments and Pros
poets in Southern immigration" as con-
Quoted by the railroads.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

The Worlds Work comes 10 US as full
of good reading matter and as hand
somely illustrated as every. The various
subjects treated under the general
head The March of Events is worth
the price of the magazine. Thomas
of City Life
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

EverybOdy's Magazine for October is
as full as usual of good reading mat
ter. Rudyard kippling furnishes an
article with the scene laid in South
Africa during the Boer war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

We are in receipt of the first number
of The Southern Manufacturer, pub
lished at Asheville, n. c., and devoted
to southern industrial development.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

While the owners OF tie anthracite
coal mines of Pennsylvania are busy
in their offices marking up the
price OF coal TO the iors-suffering n
patient consumers, strife and ~bloodshed
continue in the coal fields. BY the
way, can Senator Pritchard tell US
whether or not anthracite coal is a
subject of tariff tax undcr the Dingley
bill in framing which. according to his
statements, he took such a prominent
part, and OF which ne seems TO be SO
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

Wonder what the author of Jim
BIudso' is thinking about hat abcess
On Roosevelt's leg. Will he start off
on a hunt in the A~dirondacks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

1t is said Ex-Governor Hogg, CT Texas,
wants to become the attorney general
of his state so Is to get a whack at the
oil syndicate in his state. the Standard
Oil Company.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

Washington, September 25.-Official
announcement has been made by the
Southern railway of the removal of the
general freight department from Wash
ington to Atlanta. Ga. On October !,
1902.
The general freight agent. L. A. Mel,
and Assistant General freight Agent L.
Green. and their forces, leave Washing
ton on September 9th. These officials
announce that communications intended
for them should hereafte- be addressed
are the Equitable Building, Atlanta,
Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03

Country Life in America is more
charmingly illustrated that ever.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
The Big Racket Store,
GEO. o. GAYLORD. : : Proprietor.
THE CHEAPEST MEAT!
F' EI!
Sailed CANNED. 4

We can furnish you with Salt MuIlets in
barrels, Salmon and S~ardines, Mackerel and
Herring in cans.
We can furnish you also with Salt, Bag
ging and Ties and Groceries generally.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-03
THE WORTH co
STAMMERINC' BANKER

Mr.. J. L. Leutz. president OF the Com
mercial Bank OF Lenoir, y. c., as well
as merchant at Hudson. ~. c., was a
confirmed stammerer.a and he came to see
Dr.. G. W. Randolph, that noted special
list Of the voice from st. Louis, who Is
now at Hotel Dorset, Raleigh. y. c..
n he cured him in two days. He went
lima. Write him with stamp IL you
doubt this. Many stammerers are
cured now from several states, all cave
rejoicing. Read what b North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate. Baptist Her
aid, Progressive Farmer say Of him.
Name this to a stamerer please.
q r. Smith, Hillsboro. N. c., have been
tiers of INQUIRY Many others are being
sep 1e II
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

Josh Westhafer, of Loogootee, Ind.
not be without Chamberlain's Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars a bottle, for
it saved him from being a cripple. No
external application is equal to this
1iniment for stiff and swollen Joints.
contracted muscles. stiff neck, sprains
and muscular pains. It has also cur.
ed numerous cases of partial paralysis.
It is for sale by Peter Droese.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
A Certain Cure for Dysentery and
DlarrhOea.

"Sone years ago I was one of a par
ty that intended making a long bicycle
trip" says f. L. Taylor, of New AL
bany, Bradford county. Pa. II was
taken suddenly with diarrhoea, and
was about to give up the trip, when ed
itor Ward, of the Laceyvilie Messen-
ger, suggested that l take a dose of
Chamberlain Collc, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. l purchased a
bottle and took two doses, one before
starting and one on the route. l made
,he trip successfully and never felt any
i'll effect. Again last summer | was
almost completely run down with an
attack of dysentery. l bought Il bottle
of the same remedy and this time one
dose cured me- Sold by Peter Droese.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
a Parsons Noble Act.

II want all the world to know, -
writes Rev. G. J, Budlong, of Asha-
way. Il. l., ''what d thoroughly good
and reliable medicine l found in Elec-
iric Bitters. They cured me of jaun-
dice aud liver troubles that had caused
me great suffering for many years
For a genuine, all-round cure they ex-
Gel anything | ever saw" Electric
Bitter, are the surprise Of all for their
wonderful work in Liver, Kidney and
Stomach troubles. Don't fail to try
Them. Only so cts. Satisfaction is
guaranteed by Forsyth Drug Co.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
+ Boys Wild l2idc for Life,

With the family around expecting
him to die, and son riding for life.
Is miles, to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs aud
Colds, w. H. Brown, of Louisville.
Ind, endured deaths agonies from
asthma. but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and cured him. He
writes: Il now sleep soundly every
night. Like marvellous cures of Con-
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronch i ii $
Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
matchIess merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
Soc and Sl.00. Trial bottle free at
Forsyth Drug Co.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

"Having distressing pains in head,
back and stomach, and being without
appetite, | began to use DR.. King $
New Life Pills. writes w. p. White
head, of Kennedale. Tex, land soon
stomach and liver trou bles. Only CSC.
at Forsyth Drug Store.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

Take two cups OF hot water half an
hour before each meal and just before
going to bed, also drink OF water, bot
or cold, about two hours after each
meal. Take lots of outdoor exercise
walk, ride drive. Make a regular
habit OF this and in many cases chronic
constipation may be cured without the
use Of medicine. When a purgatiye is
required take something mild and gen
tie like Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by Peter
Droese.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
a I communication.

Mix. EDITOR ALLOW me to speak a
few words in favor of Chamberlain
Cough remedy. l suffered for three
years with bronchitis and could not
sleep at nights. tried several doctors
and various patent medicines. but
could get nothing 20 give me any relief
until my wife got bottle of this val
uable medicine, which has completely
relieved new. S. BRo, tNtAN, Bag
nell. Mo. This remedy is .ut sale by
Peter Droese.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
Rosebud County News Thursday, September II 1902.
Not Doomed for Life.

81 was treated for three years by
good doctors," writes w. A. Greer,
McConnelisville, o., ''for Piles and
Fistula, but, when all failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me in two
weeks Cures Burns, Bruises, Cuts,
Sores, Eruptions, Salt Rheum, Piles
or no pay. 25c at Forsyth Drug Co.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

For a bad taste in the mouth take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
tablets. For sale by Peter Drocse.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11
TOCure ~ Cold in One Day,

= Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
4 it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Twenty i've
cents. Y
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

The American Hotel makes spec
ialty of Sunday dinners. Bring your
families next Sunday.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

y good line OF wines. liquors and
cigars to be had of Butler x Holt,
American Hotel.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

When in town stop at the American
Hotel. Good rooms. Billiard al
pool tables and bowling alleys IL
connection. y
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

Stops the Cough, Works Off the Cold.
Laxative Bro,no- Ouinine Tablet S
Pay. Price Is cents.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

y ticket TO Hunters Hotsprings and
return, including board and baths at
the hotel for one week, for only So.
Apply n. =. ticket office.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

Pabst beer can be had at the Amer
lean Hotel. by the case of pints or
quarts. Place an order today. =
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-09-11

All coal accounts due J. II. Austin
nay be paid at the Office of Big Red
Barn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-22
REPUBLICAN WITHOUT DOUBT
so Woodward County Is Proclaimed
by state RennhIican

Guthrie .. T., Feb. 2i.-Political mat
ters, even in western Oklahoma are com
ing TO the front. In regard to Wood
ward county the Woodward State Re
publican says:
There is much speculation rife among
some of our politicians as to the political
complexion of Woodward county at this
time, and it is quite amusing TO listen TO
some OF the opinions expressed In rela-
tion thereto. The population of the coun-
" is always brought up as an important
factor in these discussions, and the num-
Der OF inhabitants is variously given by
these parties at from 25.009 TO 1900.
The records of the United States land
Office shows that there has been taken
in this county $500 claims. 1t is pretty
safe 10 estimate that there are az least
four persons 10 each claim which would
make a total Of $500 persons. To this
should be added those persons who do not
reside on claims and which viii number
at least 800 for the county This may
lie considered as a safe and conservative
estimate Of our population AT this time.
As to the political complexion Of the
county. there can. and in fact there IS. no
question but what it IS Republican: but
how much 50, IS the question that both
ers every one.
The majority OF the newcomers sre
Republican in their political tendencies