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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

On raw sugar our tariff is .95 cent a
pound. on refined sugar J.95 cents. Ex-
cept when warning reiners cut prices.
1t increases the cost to the public by
the latter figure-2 cents a pound prac-
tically.
1t costs the people from $50. O00. 900 to
So. OO0. 900 a year to get something like
half that sum into a treasury which
doesn't want it having already a $780,
000. 900 surplus.
The lobby which supports the tariff
in Washington is led by the b~eet-sugar
men. who produce less than Z per cent.
of what we need. They can make beet
sugar for 2A cents a pound. and in
their home market beyond the Mis-
sissippi would be protected" against
Cuba by 5000 to 1000 miles of freight
charges by land and sea without the
tariff.
Free trade in all sugars would save
the people $50. 600. 900 a year and reduce
the treasury surplus by half that sum.
Reciprocity with Cuba would reduce
the surplus by SIS. 600. 900 at once and
much more in future. provide an eXclu-
sive market for our flour. lumber and
tools. and gradually effect a material
reduction to eonsumers.-New York
World.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

Can any true man read that most
cruel and deviiish deed at Lynchburg.
Va, reported In Sundays Messenger
It was most infernal-rape first and
then perhaps, murder. II there be In
the srmory OF Heaven "a bolt redder
with an uncommon wrath IL should
fall upon such an incarnated devil In
black.
The Baltimore Suns Almanac for
1902 contains lie pages, and while mos,
OF II Is local there Is still no little in
formation beyond Maryland. A copy
sent to every subscriber. Thanks for
b Messengers copy.
Governor Shaw, the appointed Sec
rotary of the treasury. Is a thrifty mar
ard is rich. He made his money as
a banker. and Roosevelt evidently
thinks him big enough for the port
folio of a great country and 10 manage
Is complex finances. The Toledo (Ohio)
bee is a democrat and says:
Governor Shaw ought I be a popu-
lar secretary OF the treasury with the
farmers. He mad his money as a
country banker and used to be very
| to farmers. He lcnt them money
on mortgages on their farms. We
haven't heard the per cent. mentioned.
Nor the number of arnIs he took 10 re-
lieVe the good farmers from further
worry. But they say he is more than a
millionaire That helps some. He'll
need it in Washington"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
STATE PRESS.

The need is felt by the best class OF
farmers of ar organization OF farmers
IN the state, animated by nc political
aims. but with an eye single to such
concert of action as viii be beneficial
t. the largest class OF the states in
dustrial population-Raleigh News and
Observer.
General Cars speech at the poultry
show last evening was not My inter
estlng. but informing AS a. matter OF
TACT. IL would be diflt~ult TO recall any
oratorical occasion in which General
Carr contributed to the programme
Nhich was lacking in either entertain
ment or Observation-Disclosures News.
Just suppose Mckinley had roasted
Roosevelt for his mutinous conduct in
Cuba in the time of war as Roosevelt
roasted Miles for an expression in the
time of peace. Mr.. Roosevelt, Throw
Ing stones by men vino live in glass
houses has ever been regarded a dan
gcroIs Observation-Disclosures News and
Observer.
Last week we published a clipping.
without comment. which stated that
the Wilkes and sta NV bono suits had
been decided by the United States Cir
cult court of Appeals adversely to the
counties. The article tnen stated that
it was an unconf1rmad rumoG. but left
impression that the case would be SC
decided. Now. the QueS ion arises
through what means nave such rumors
gained currency. The rumor is false
or some foe has gained inside" knowl.
edge in a questionable ~way.-staniy En-
til prise.
The address of General Julian s. Carr
last night at the exhibition given by
the Charlotte Poultry Association. was
~rly entPrfainipC and Instructive
evidencing careful researches and patieaf
PREPARATION. We do on. readers a kind.
ness in laying it before them thi morn
ing. and any Of them can read Ii with
profit. The chicken would ordinarily
he accounted a lOwly Subject for a pub.
lie Grafton. but General Carr traced the
bird from 600 years b. c., and Inves ed
II with an interest never dreamed Of
Charlotte Observer.
There Is no success without its sue.
ceSsion of apparent failures, and Il
combat these there is oftimes required
of the individual. to whom success is the
only acceptable goal. the concentrated
afforts of mind and will. Defeat is ar
attribute of success; for, where the viii
is dominant over the spirit the succeed,
ma efforts are made two-fold stronger
and. in that end, carry with them tn.
consciousness Of a sequence well de.
vised and ecu 'Steadfastness'
accomplishes much: ureconceived fear
~ encouragement can realize bat thei
own ~fancies. The battte of life necessi
"a es the constant enjoyment Of an op
timistic will. pessimisnl is antagonist,
To even the smallest success. Each in
dividual should be prepared to eneoun
ter disbursements and SO arm him
self as to be imDervious to their deter
iorating influences.-Charloste News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
Japan,a Growing Navy.

The Manchester Guardian describes
the Japanese battleship Mfkasa, built
by Vickers' Sons & Maxim, as 1.-THE
largest hattleship aioat." This vessel.
" hich is about to proceed to Japan, is
432 feet long, rs feet beam, draws 81
feet. has a displacement of 1880 tons
and 1900 indicated horse power. She
will steam 1S knots. She has coal ca
pacity to enable her to steam at a speed
of 10 knots for 5000 miles without re-
coaling. The whole Of h
has been supplied by Armstrong. Whit
worth & Co. The heavy armament rom
sits Of four 12-inch breech loading guns.
She has also the following quick-nrers:
Fourteen 6-inch. 20 12-pounders. 8 81
FOUNDERS n 4 2h Founders. There are
also four submerged torpedo tubes.
Japan Is acquiring a powerful feet OF
up-ro-date vessels. which will preserve
her in future from affronts such az
were put upon her in 1885. when Russia.
France and Germany combined to bully
her GU of Port Arthur on the ground
n a her presence there was @inimical
TO China's integrity" with the result,
that Russia soon after occupied Port
Arthur and Manchuria. Germany occu-
pied S~hantung. and France got part OF
southwest China Japan was too weak
then to resent the outrage, but In now
In a better observation-disclosures Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
A BfS OIL Gusher.

Galveston. Texas. January Sword
has beer received from the most au-
brought in Ii the Keyser Mound field.
City miles from Galveston A gentle
man just in from the Well says that u
Is spouting oil sixty feet high and hos
In charge OF the well cannot control IL
and that oil Is flowing yer the contigu
ous territory. The well Is operated BY
the Hogg-Underwood or Equitable
Mining Company. 1t Is an eight-tnch
well and has a depth Of 100 feet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
Comment.

The hasty action of the house Of rep
reSentatlveS in passing the Philippine
tariff bill without serious discussion
before the recess has met with almost
universal condemnation at the hands Of
the public press. Even the most vio-
lent advocates Of protection have not
been able to say a good word for this
enormity. 1t is the duty of the demo-
cratic minority in the senate to insist
upon the most radical mendmen of
the provisions of this bill They should
make their stand on the decision of the
supreme court that the Philippines are
not a foreign country and combat to the
uttermost the Foraker Interpretation of
the constitution that VT can have a
different tariff for every territory in
the country.-Philadelphia Record.
1t is observable that some Of the
high tariff republican organs are very
indignant at Oxnard's suggestion that
a government bounty be paid on Cuban
sugar, the ground of their indignation
being that a government bounty is
something that has to be paid by the
people. 1t has not been so long. how
ever. since these same organs were up
holding their party for voting a gov
eminent bounty on American sugar,
and they are even now urging that gov
eminent bounties be paid on American
shipping.-Louisville Cu~rier-Journal.
A nan who has recently returned
from the Congo Free State describes
the condition of affairs there as dis
graceful TO civilization. Oh, that's moth
ing, Look at South Africa and the
Philippines. No great nation is in fash
ion nowadays unless it maintains a dis
grace to civilization somewhere.-Nor-
ok Landmark.
At last we are face to face vita the
real test of our moral Responsible fol
Cuba's permanent prosperity, even
though here own flag flies, not ours
We shal see now whether our high
tariff priests can induce h American
| people to give the struggling Cabans q
! stone when they ask for bread|Chica'
go Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

Schooner Damon, Perthanboy for
Norfolk, before reported, Is anchored
inside therefore, inlet. N l.. and Is Leak
ing $50 strokes per hour. She viii en-
deavor TO make her destination unas-
sisted when the winds are favorable.
The president sends the following
nominations 20 the senate: To be post
masters: Thomas +. Freehorn, LRnoiv.
-. c., and Atheton q. Hill, at Scotland
Neck. n. c..
Madame Nordica arrives at Nashville
and appears TO be suffering no neon
yenienee IN consequence OF the shake
up she received In the Southern rais=
way wreck at Rome IA. Sunday.
Senator Berry OF Arkansas, appears
on the floor OF the senate. This was
his first appearance since his severe ac-
cideEt while on a visit to his home dur
ing the holiday recess.
The Imperial yacht H-ohenzoflern win
sail for New York January 18th. The
band Of the secona naval division viii
60 D the United States on board tho
emperore yacht
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

The facts are coming out as to cotton
milling and building In North Caro-
lima las. year. 1t was an Improbable
year after the preceding year OF un-
wonted prosperity. The number of mills
chartered were but Is against s. for
1900. The profits Of the mills operating
were mall or nothing perhaps to some
of them. The Labor Commission re-
ports one Of these falling to build. But
10 build fourteen mills demands no lit
tie capital. toll and tact. We get the
following from the Raleigh News and
Observer:
More thar half a dozen mills in the
state amended their charters for the
purpose of increasing capital stock.
then again there were a number incor-
porated in 1900, which were completed
last rear.
The Labor Commissioners report last
year showed that there were 224 mills
inthe course Of construction. and eigh-
teen more authorized or chartered.
The new mills which were incorpor-
ated by the secretary of state last year
are as follows:
The Tarboro Knitting Mills of Tar
boro
The Enfield Knitting Company of
Enfield n. c.
"Cliffs!de Mills of Rutherford.
"Lockland Mills of Halifax.
Piedmont Cotton Mills of GuiIford.
Chronicle Mills OF Gastonia.
"EliZateth Mills of Mecklenburs.
Mary Eta Mills of Cleveland. :
"Lenoir Cotton Mills of Caldwell.
Holt Granite Manufacturing Com
pany of Haw River.
Cameron Cotton Mills of Cameron.
Raleigh Hosiery Company of Raj
elgh.
"Travora Manufacturing Company of
Graham
Southern Hosiery Mills Company Of
New Bern.
Voorhees, Manufacturing Company of
Graham"
All around the land i'll all sections the
complaint existed of small profits and
dissatisfaction accordingly. North Caro-
lima cotton mills have probably never
had before such a poor year In the way
OF financial success. But the tide will
change after a while. and perhaps in
1902. there will be a better showing for
mills operating now, :or those building
and for investments in new mills Of
various sorts
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
Bryan in Boston.

Boston, January 11--William Jen-
nings Bryan was the guest of the city
OF Boston today. Mayor Collins gave
u luncheon in his honor Many prom.
iilent politicians and business men were
present.
Cambridge, Mass. January 11.-Both
democratic and non-partisan citizens
thronged the City Hall this afternoon
to welcome William Jennings Bryan.
The Nebraskan held a public reception
mere with the democratic mayor, John
Ii. H. McNamee. by his side. Members
of the city council first shook hands
with Mr. Bryan and then the public.
AT the conclusion of the ceremonies Mr.
Bryan was driven to the. home of Mayor
McNamee, to be the mayors guest at
dinner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident. of which Mr..
John oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is n.-rated by him as follows.
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was alTos tyellOw, eyes
sunken. tongue coated. pain continual
ly in bach and sides. no appetite-grad-
ually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately. a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters:' and to my great JOY
and surprise. the first bottle made a de-
cided improvement. / continued their
use for three weeks. and am now a well
a / know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim
No one should iail to try them. Only
so cts. guaranteed, at r. r. Dellamy's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An
ME E. Springer. of lips Howard st..
philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
Or. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption had completely cured her OF
/ hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no
lelp. but she avs of this Royal Cure
1T o o removed the pain in my chest
md | can now sleep soundly, some
thing / can scarcely remember doing
before. . l feel like sounding it's praises
throughout the universe" So VIII
every one who tries Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for n trouble of the
Throat. Chest or Lungs. Price soc and
S1.OO. Trial bottles free at r. r. Bel
lamy's drug store: every bottle guar
anteed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
HOME FOLKS.

The third volume of North Carolina
Rcgimental Histories IS ready. 1t is an
mportane contribution to the state like
me first two issued a few months ago.
Judge Walter Clark is the editor n
Inspirer Of the noted publication. A
fourth volume is yet to come. 1t is the
cheapest book ever published in North
Carolina. A large octave for 81. EX-
press on it % cents. Send orders to N.
O. Sheriff., state Librarian, Raleigh,
North Carolina.
:. - .-
Judge Wilbur F. Stone. of Denver.
Colorado, a member OF the L. S. Land
Court, pronounced an eulogy upon the
late highly esteemed and very popular
North Carolina Judge Thomas c. Fuller.
We make an extract and it will inter-
est many of our readers:
Judge Fuller was a representative
uf the best type of the southern lawyer
and gentleman. His scholarship and
professional attainmentS were of an un-
usually high order. : = VerSed be-
yond The average American lawyer in
ne principles and maxims of equity
procedure handed down by The vener-
- jul - Va An e. o"
nlodel lawyer of his nome and country
LAS TO Judge Fuller's personal char
acteristics, his euloglst spoke in the
following terms: Judge Fuller's strik-
ing personnel. together with a rare
combination of dignity. courtesy n
magnetic charms, compelled ttentio
where command from men of equal
|ut different natures failed"
Of course the south will duly celebrate
the birthday on the 10Th inst, of the
~5eerless American soldier. the true
gentleman without stain or suggestion
Of wrong, Robert Edward Lee. Will
inington will not neglect this proper
recognition of rarest worth. Gratitude.
veneration, admiration and love all
unite in the appeal for the proposed
celebration.
Unless we are mistaken in conclu-
slons at no time in the history of North
Carolina has crime been so rampant
and widespread. Take the state papers
COR the last three months. and we be-
ieve more serious and cruel crimes
have been perpetrated than in any
other three months III the life of the
old state. The papers fairly TEEN with
records of crimes of various kinds.
What is the matter? Is it the de-
fective courts. or the pardons Of con-
victed criminals or is IL That hell has
broken looseT"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

a man named James c. Bayles, a New
Yorker, writes an unfair and depreciat-
DRY communication t the Chattanooga
Tradesman. He is one Of many
would rather injure thar help, anu ".o
no doubt would be sorry to see the
south so forging ahead Is to rival the
north in any particular. Such fellows
live and flourish in every part of the
north and particularly in the section
of this Mr.. Bayles. He makes a long
criticism of the new south in its bad
methods and backwardness. He be-
longs to the gang who ~dispoiled, ruined,
cursed the south, and who tried to keep
it down by bad. wicked legislation after
the war ended. If we understand him
The south is responsible for all bubble
Enterprises" hat have come and disap-
.,eared. The Tradesman denies and
saws not one in an hundred were OF
southern origin.
Bayles is disturbed at another point
the little immigration thus far. In
nothing is the south more fortunate
VIA can the north need in such lmml'
grants as have rushed into the United
States within the last i've years. Ii
nothing is North Carolina more blessed
tan in escaping from such an influx
nc Tradesman tells this railer:
The middle states get the Hun!
and Italians; New England get:
Freach-Canadians and Irish; the north,
We ,ets all sorts, and the Pacifi,
.set Cinnamon and Japanese: an(
..lDie those states experience II
ting and assimilating the selec
a.ss..butions OF the old world to thei
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
10 oUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We are now engaged I'm sending
out statements to ali who are I'm ar
rears for subscription and we re-
quest o prompt remittance for the
amount due by each. As we have no
ira veIing Agent, we must rely upon
our subscriber forwarding their
payments by mali, by Registered let
ter or Postal 0raer.
n indebtedness of ach may be
ascertained by examining the date
of the label. which shows the date to
which subscription ha. been paid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

Professor Nicholas Murray Butler.
who has bee acting president of CO.
iumbus university since the resignation
OF Seth Low, has been elected president
by the board of trustees.
Major John H. feathers, Of Louis
vile, has received a letter from Ad-
niral Schley accepting the invitation
of the Louisville knights Teanplar and
the board OF trade ,or January 18th
and 30th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

F. NJ. Higgins. Editor Seneca (Ill.,)
News, was afflicted for years with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He
writes two boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only Is cents. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy. druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17
That Trobbfng Headache

Would quickly a you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health.
Easy to take. Try them. Only Is
cents. Money back il not cured. Sold
by r. r. Bellamy. druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-17

New York. January 9.-A well dresses
ynung man threw a stone through tho
show window of Edward Burgers loan
Office IN Sixth avenue today and stole
diamond jewelry worth 5000. Though
the street was crowded. he escaped.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-11-19
Wanted.

We would like TO ask, through the
columns of your paper, if there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure of indigestion, dys-
pepsia and liver troubles that has no.
been cure6-and we also mean their
results, uchtas sour stomach, fermer
tation of food, habitual costiveness,
nervous dyspepsia, headaches, de-
spondent feelings, sleeplessness-in
fact, any trouble connected with the
stomach or liver? This medicine has
been sold for many years in all civiliz.
ed COUNT les, and we wish to cores
pond with you and send you one of our
books free of cost. If you never tried
August Flower, try a % cent bottle
first. We have never known of its
failing. If so, something more serious
is the matter with you. The % cent
size has just been introduced this year.
Regular size IS cents. At Bell Bros.
C G. GREEN, Woodbury., n. J.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-11-19
GRAVES GLEANINGS.
Interesting Personal Cos sip from That
Thriving NeighborhOOd.

DR.. l. D. Graves made 200 gallons Of
syrup from less than half acre OF
cane. No wonder land around Graves
sells for $40 an acre.
Mr.. Geo. d. Hodges of DOthan, Ala,
was a visitor in our midst Friday. He
as accompanied home by his little
aughter, Nellie Love.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Flake and
daughter of brownsville have return
ed home after visit at the home of
DR.. l. D. Graves.
Mr.. o. z. Dean made flying trip to
Macon Saturday night. We would like
to borrow his "seven league" boots
some time.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. S. Smith, Mrs. J.
NJ. Chambless and Mrs. Nancy Smith
attended quarterly meeting in She'll
man Friday.
Wanted-A committee to decide
which of three young ladies certain
Graves young man must take.
The friends of Mr.. Geo Cham bers
are glad to know that he is recovering
from his recent illness.
Misses Ella and Ida Latimer of Sun
light have returned home after visit
to Mrs. Will Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W.. Haddock of
Brooksville spent Sunday with DIR.
and Mrs. J. H. Lewis.
Bob Wall of Dawson was not visi-
tor to the Graves Sabbath school Sun
day. Guess why.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Jollev of Dawson
spent Sunday with the family Of MIR.
T. P. Burge.
Mrs. Miles Hill and son are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Fer
guson.
Miss Lena Dismuke of Chiekasaw-
hatchee is visiting Mrs. j.. W. Dis
nuke.
Several from Graves attended the
singing at New Bethel Sunday alter
noon.
Mrs. Lizzie Clyatt of Dawson is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. w j., Gran
| ford.
Three horses a week are required to
take w. O'Connor Chambless to Yeo-
mans.
Mrs. L. c. Goneke of Dawson was
the guest of Miss Cora Graves Thurs
day.
turned from visit to friends near Par
rott.
Mr.. E. A. Breedlove and little son,
Johnnie Will, went to Albany Fri
day.
The finest turnip patch we have
seen Is at the home of Mr.. Will David.
son.
Mr.. H. H. Melton is building barn
aG his home. Graves will grow!
| Rev and Mrs w D. McGrepOr OF
Shellman were here last Monday.
Mr.. j. T. Waller is visiting friends
and relatives in Stewart county.
Mrs. J. I. Grimes of Shellman spent
Thursday with her parents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-11-19
GIN BURNED.
Plant of Mr.. George V. Pace Was
Quilted By Fire Yesterday
Morning at 3 O'Clock.

The ginnery Of Mr.. George V. Pace
at the corner of Johnson and Orange
streets caught afire yesterday morn
ing about o'clock, and suffered Sc
verely from the flames. The largest
part of the ginnery and of the mill
which was run in connection there
with was destroyed, thought the
Office together with several tenant
houses, stables, ETC., were saved only
by the heroic work of the fremen.
The building was valued at $500, and
the contents at $4,000, with $4,000 in
surance.
Mr.. Paces' ginnery has played in
bad luck. It's destruction by fire has
several times been prevented only by
the gallant work of the fire depart
ment, and the ladies have made more
suns in it's defense than to any other
place in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1902-11-19

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safe and sure.
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