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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
STRIKES.

Republicans tell Us hat strikes are
more apt to occur during times of great
prosperity han when business ard
trade are depressed: that strikes are
signs that the people are prosperous.
n they claim that the republican adj
ministratiOn and policy Of government
are responsible for the good times We
are having. If this be true then the
country is too prosperous for the good
of the people, for strikes and shut-outs
are entirely too numerous to suit the
to ave less of that prosperity which
produces strikes and other LABOR ds-
t~urbanceS and more of these conditions
which make labor satisfied with its iot.
Strikes throughout the country are as
frequent these days as hOm-c:des in
North Carolina. They are, aceo-iiGg to
the republican idea. such marked indi-
cations of the splendid condition of ,he
country that in some instances where
the men wont strike the employers in
augurate a lockout and force them to
quit work We suppose that 4 strike
or lockout does sometimes help a fac
tory. Where one is not making any
money it is a saving TO close down and
save the wage-bills and other KIP -nSes
of running the plant.
1t looks now. though. as If there was
danger of the strikes getting beyond
the Observation-Disclosures period ana
causing dangerous conditions in some
branches Of industry. The different Ia
Dor organizations are becoming more
closely allied every day. and sympa-
thetic strikes more frequent. L is sell
dom these days tina, the press dis
patches Of the daily papers do rot con-
tain news Of a strike in one part If tie
country or the other.
II the threat of the bridge ana Struc-
turaI iIon workers is carried Il t Will
be a serious thing indeed. Besides The
sixty thousand men OF that tra9a thou
sands OF other workmen Of traIes &C.
pending upon the output Of the oriGge
and structural iron plants Will he
thrown out of enjoyment because Of
their employers inability 20 procure
material. Much business in all parts IF
the country will be paralyzed.
a strike of this sort surrey does not
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
Wanted 20 be
HeapdE'Om!

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from female weakness, prolapsus, or
falling OF womb, or from leuCorrhea
who has used DR.. Pierce's Favor1te Pre-
scriUtion without complete success, the
undersigned propTietors and makers OF
that w~or,d-faned medicine would like
TO hear from such person-and it will be
to her advantage TO write them as they
offer, in perfect good faith, a reward OF
500 for any case Of the above maladles
which they can not cure.
$4,000 FORFEIT Will also be paid if
thev cannot show the original signature
OF the Individual volunteering the testi-
mou;al below, and also of the writers OF
! every testimonial among the thousands
which they any constantly publishing,
thus proving their g~enuineness.
WORLDS DISPENsARY MEDICAL AS
ISOLATION, Proprietors, Buffalo, n. Y.
A Massachusetts woman, Mrs. Carrie P. Han
uaford. of No. 90 Hale Street, Beverly, Mass,
| who is we'll known socially there, being Treas
| urer of the Order OF the Eastern Star, wrote her
experience as follows Your 'Favorlte Pre-
scription is, without a doubt, the finest remedy
on the market to-day, for female difficulties. /
suffered for four years with pains every period,
and I dreaded the approach OF the time as !
| several different widely advertised remedies,
| and found that they did me no good whatever.
| One day a friend called, who had suffered as !
| was suffering, and who told me that she had
been cured through the use of Dr.. Pierce's Fa,
vorite Prescription, SO l purchased a package
found that the real value of your medicine was
\ greater even than my expectations, and the
next month I had hardly any pains. The fol,
lowing month had none at all, and found that
nv general health was much better and new
life and strength had come to me"
wFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Ac'
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women
The Common Sense Medical Adviser
1908 large pages in paper covers, is sem
free on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps te
pay expense of mailing only. Address
Dr.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

We do not suppose Judge Cay had
any idea that James H. Tillman would
consent to proceed with his trial with
eleven jurors if the man now sick does
not recover in time to renew ais SER
vices on the jury. 1t is too good a
chance I secure the postponement of
a trial which he prisoner did no. want
to stand to be thrown away by any
such agreement. Tillman mus feel
pretty sure, though, thai it VII be j
mistriaI, whether there be twelve OF
only eleven jurors, bu, lc wiz Be TAX
ing no chances.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
SUCCESS
Chamberlain Addresses
Crowd on His FiS-
Cal Policy
THE DETAILS

Was Great Interest in the
in attendance Mr.. Chamberlain
Views on the Fiscal Policy-He
Made the Speech as an Outsider.
But One Still Loyal to the Party.
CriticiZes the American Protective
siye.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
SYNOD OF TENNESSEE.
Report on Ministerial Education
shows q Falling OFF in Candi-
dates.

Charlotte, n. c. October IA
special from Asheville to the Observer
SAYS:
The synod Of Tennessee of the North
ern Presbyterian church began its ses-
sion last evening in Elizabeth Boyd
Memorial church. A large number Of
delegates was assigned to the various
hotels and boarding houses. The fea-
lures Of today's session Of the synod
were two reports, n on education and
the other on foreign MISSIONS. Pro-
fessor E. B. Walker made the rePort
on Ministerial Education. showing a
gradual decline in the number of men
offering themselves for the gospel min
istry. He thought the underlying
cause was the Indifference to re found
in churches and the insuficiency o.
support given to minister's, young men
being loatn to enter a profession where
constant sacrifices are necessary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

Ex-Cashier Dewey does not seem to
be so anxious to return to New Bern
after all. 1t has been over a week since
he wrote that letter to the editor of The
News and Observer and still he has not
been seen or heard of in that town.
We do not believe he had any idea OF
returning. That letter was written for
a purpose which has been attained. He
fooled somebody badly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
Letter to John ID. Taylor l..
OF Wilmington. y. c.

Dear Sir: Father n son: one is
glad. the other is sad. De o e lead
and-Oil.
Mr.. Charles H~Ollenbeck. Fair Haven
y. Y. painted his house Devoe three
ears ago: his father. same time.
painted his house lead-and-oil.
The fathers house IS all chalked-
off: the sons : as good as new.
They'll paint the same way next time.
Yours truly.
F. W.DETOE.
P. S-M. ". Divine & Company sell
u paint.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

Ex-senator Butler, of South Carroll
na. was hit in the head with a brick a
day or two ago. 1t was not thrown by
a Tillmanite, but by some miscreant
Of a train-rocker near Alexandria, Va,
who threw it at the ear on which Cen
eral Butler was travelling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
Amendment by the President

Washington, October ATTORNEY
General Knox had a conference today
with the president at which it was de-
cided to appoint William r. Pope as
Associate Justice of the supreme court
of New Mexico. Mr.. Pope was special
counsel for the government in the coz
sheraton Of private land claims and
of Philippine and cases and was
strongly recommended by the attorney
general.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
Danger OF a Turko-Bulgarian Con
fiict Averted.

Constantinople. October Since the
arrival OF VI. Natchovics. the Bull
garian diplomatic agent here. there is
evidence OF q relaxation of the strain
ed relation with Bulgaria. Imme-
diately after ne arrived. he had a long
Interview with the su.an's secretary,
who repeatedly consulted with Abdul
Hamid in the course of the interviey.
The opinion prevails here thai all i'm
minent danger of a Turko-Bulgarian
conflict has been averted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

That wreck on the Southern railroad
near Goldsboro Tuesday was the result
of a remarkable piece Of carelessness
on the part of the crew of the east
bound train. When conductors and en-
gineers take big risks on such slim
chances as they did wrecks INC col
deal of certainty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

If President Roosevelt thought that
by his action in the Pennsylvania coal
everlasting obligations to himself he
surely has not heard of the definition of
gratitude in poIitics-'a lively sense of
fayOrS TO come
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

That was a pretty lively tilt between
Judge and counsel in the Haywood
Skinner case on Tuesday. Tt looks now
as if this trial WOu.1 Last al least a
week longer. There is a brilliant array
Of counsel and every point is being
s%tubbornly fought on both sides.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

Greensboro will not allow herself TO
be kept in the background. The city
people vote a debt of two hundred and
ments. City and county appropriate
five hundred dollars each for expenses
of the reunion and one Of her lawyers
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

The Rockefellers did not deem it nee
essary in order to carry their point to
be present at the meeting Of the board
of directors of the United States Steel
Corporation. They so surely held the
situation that Morgan did not oppose
the proposition to reduce the quarterly
dividend on the common stock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
TONIC
A REAL CURE FCR
M

It has recently been discovered that
the germs that produce Malaria, breed
and multiply in the intestines and from
there spread throughout the system
by means of the blood. This fact ex-
plains why Malaria is hard to cure by
the old method Of treatment. Ouinine,
Iron, ETC., stimulate the nerves and
build up the blood, but DO not destroy
the germs that cause the disease.
Rydale's Tonic has a specific effect
upon the intestines and bowels, freeing
them from all disease breeding mi
crobes. 1t also kills the germs that
infest the veins and arteries. It drives
from the blood all poisonous matter
and makes it rich and healthy.
RYDALE'S TONIC is a blood
builder, a nerve restorer, and a Malaria
destroyer. Try it, it will not disap
point you.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

Senator Plat is said to be disguised
at the muddled condition of politics in
New York city. Every other republi-
a may we'll be so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

indicate prosperity, but is another sign
of the feeling OF unrest and GissaUsfac-
ton that prevails in all classes OF l25cr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

1t is we'll enough for Russell Sage to
say. pay as You 60 but how about
the man who has already gone broke?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
STOCKHOLDERS OF l.. AND n
President Smiths Report to the An
nual M~eeting-The Old Directors
Are Reelected and They
the Retiring Oficers-Mr. Walters
Votes 100000 Shares.

Louisville, KY, Oct. THE annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad cop-
pany was held in the office of President
Milton H. Smith at noon today. The
majority of stock was represented by
proxies placed in the hands Of various
stockholders and officers. The onlv
eastern man present was H. Walters,
of New York, chairman Of the board Of
directors.
The stockholders elected the old board
of directors and listened to President
Smiths annual report. This showed
net traffic earnings for the year to be
81, ATS, 800; investments s619, 22S; rents
s411, 22S and from operation of the Geor-
gia Railway s91, 343. Charged against
this income is a total of Sc, 800, 010, max
ing the net income for the year S6,211.-
047.
At a subsequent meeting the directors
reelected the retiring officers,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

1t is aid General Shaftar is going into
San Francisco politics. Wonder if he
Will use an army ambulance?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

We dc not think the southern people
are h~ankering for a visit from Theu-
dore, but those Mississippi bears
haven't been heard from yet.-Green-
Vile Reflector.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09

The best and most economical. Blue
Ribbon Vanilla extract.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
AT a subsequent meeting the directors
reelected the retiring officers,

Louisville. Ky, Oct. THE casting
by Mr.. Walters of the vote of the At
lantic Coast Line holdings was awaited
with great interest on account Of recent
published stories to the effect that the
slump in Louisville and Nashville was
due to the Atlantic Coast Line dispos-
ing OF a part of its Louisville and Nash
willie stock. These fears were set at
rest when Mr.. Walters voted COG, 900
shares, the full amour secured from the
Morgans after the Gates raid. The to-
tai number of shares represented at the
meeting was 449, 4S6.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-09
w. B. COOPER.
O $40 and 312 Mutt Street,
Wilmington, N. G..
"ImpeHaI Patenf,"
"PiHsbury Best" FIours.

None better, few equal, recognized as
the standard Of the world. You get
the best when you get these brands.
The quality We sell Of Virginia Meal is
the best made. A trial will show an in
crease in your business, cost no more
than other kinds. We do say that what
we advertise we have and mean and
do not advertise Misrepresentation and
know we are the lowest prices and best
people to get close prices from. Try US.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
MORE TROUBLE
W. ]. BRYAN'S SON-IN.LAW TO
BE SUED FOR BREACH
OF PROMISE.

Newport, r. l., Dec. 12-Rumors
have been current here for several
weeks that notable breach of prom.
Use suit was pending, but not until to-
day did the rumors take definite form.
Now friends Of Miss Minnie Cook, an
accomplished musician and member of
. we'll known family, say that she is
about to begin an action against vii.
liam dinner Leavitt, the artist who re-
Gently welded Miss Ruth Bryan,
daughter Of William J. Bryan.
For some months previous to the
marriage Of the artist to Miss Bryan
his attentions tn Miss Cook are said to
have been marked. Then Mr.. Leavitt
was called to Lincoln, Neb. with a
commission to paint the portrait of
Mr.. Bryan. While he was on this
mission he fell in love with the daugh.
ter and the marriage followed soon af-
forward. although it is said that Mr..
Bryan gave only reluctant consent.
Miss Cook says that TINS marriage was
a great surprise to her.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
URGES ACTION.
STATE COMMERCIAL CONvEN.
TON COMMITTEE SUGGESTS
THAT ALL TOWNS AVAIL
THEMSELVES OF
AMENDMENT.

Secretary Peyto N. Clarke, Of the
committee appointed at the last state
commercial convention at Louisville
to conduct the campaign for the con.
stitutional amendment, permitting
towns and cities to fix their own meth.
DDS Of taxation, is sending out circu.
lars to the various commercial bodies
in the state, and also the various town
and city officials in the state, suggest
ing that they Immediately prepare to
take advantage of the amendment.
The circular sets forth the vast ad.
of the amendment to all cit
les and towns, and seeks to develop
interest in the matter for the benefit
of the entire state.
The CITY of Louisville will natural
ly be among the first to make applica-
tion to the legislature for an enabling
act, and it is desired that others fol-
low along the same lines, so that all
might be benefited alike.
Nothing has yet been said or done
in Paducah in regard to taking advan
tage Of the amendment.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS.

Christmas preparations have begun
in earnest and there will be little do.
ing in a social way for the next two
weeks. The clubs will have no more
meetings until after Christmas and ov-
erything will give way to Christmas
shopping. Already the shops are
crowded with throngs Of eager pur-
chasers, each with an abseut look on
her fact. which says that she is absorb.
cd in thoughts for other people, and
the idea Of making some one happy at
the greatest festival Of the year. The
Christmas bazaars have been we'll pat.
ronized and will continue to DO so.
The Methodist ladies will conclude
one this evening. and the ladies of the
Christian church will have one next
week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
BAD SHOT.
REPORTED KING OF SPAIN AC-
CIDENTALLY KILLED
GAMEKEEPER.

Madrid, Dec. 12-Reports are car
ried that it was King Alfonso himself
who accidentally shot the gamekeeper
killed during the recent royal hunt.
The kings intense agitation upon
his hurried return has strengthened
belief in the report. o
The truth in the matter is believed
to be that King Alfonso shot at game
and accidentally hit the keeper in the
breast, killing him.
The official story of the shooting,
given out today, is that the gamekeep-
er accidentally shot himself.
The first story had it that sbep-
herd had been shot by q gamekeeper,
who fired in sell defense.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
BONE NOT SHATTERED.
ACCIDENT TO ATTORNEY ]. B.
RAY, FORMERLY OF PADU.
CAH, WAS REMARKABLE.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 12-An exam
nation by surgeon of the wound in
flicted in the right srm of James B.
Ray on Inauguration day by the care
less discharge Of Krag gun of one of
the state troops shows that the ball
passed through the bone without shat.
tering it.
Ray was in the second story OF the
building on Broadway street. facing
the state capitol, at the time of the
A man in the room below
gun accidentally. The
ball passed through the ceiling of the
room and the floor above, and, after
passing through Rays arm, imbedded
itself in the wall of the room. Ray
is a West Point graduate. He is sec.
rotary to Appellate Judge Num-. II is
feared the arm will be stiff.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
ANOTHER LOON.
A WOMAN CLAIMS SHE Is ELIJAH
AND THAT DOwIE IS A FRAUD.

Campton, Ky, Dec. l2--"I am the
true reincarnation Of Elijah the Pro-
phet. Dowie in spite of his claims, is
a fraud and . pretender. 4"
Such is the claim Of Miss Adelaide
sutton, q woman of mystery, now
holding revival services in q tent st
Tar Ridge.
Where the woman came from no one
knows. She appeared at Tar Ridge
one day, set up her tent and went to
preaching. All she says as to herself
is that she is the only true prophet.
THE end of the world is near at
hand" declares Miss Sutton. IT
have been sent to earth to prepare the
people for the coming of Judgment
day.
From heaven came, and thence
will go when my mission is fulfilled.
Prepare for the end, for it is near at
hand"
Even the lower animals, declares
the new prophet, have souls, and will,
at death. go either to heaven or
hell.
Residents Of Tar Ridge who have
attended the services conducted by the
mysterious woman are greatly excit-
ed, and many believe in her claims,
especially those in which she insists
she is the reincarnstion of Elijah the
Prophet.
Marvellous power poss essed by the
woman. or else vivid Imagination by
persons suffering from illness, has
effected several remarkable cures,
which has added to the prestige Of
Miss Sutton, who, however, is not
conducting the revival as a money
making scneme.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
FOUND AN OLD MEDAL.

The children of Mr.. T. N. Luttrell,
of the Maxon Mills section, recently
found large copper medal near their
home The medal was given to Cap
tain Henry Durritt, captain of First
regiment cavalry Of Volunteers by the
state of West Virginia in 1861. Mr..
Luttrell would like to find the owner
or relatives in order to return the
medal.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
WAS THE WRONG NAME.

The Illinois Central hospital author
titles this morning received word that
the name of the young man who died
in the railroad hospital here last week
of typhoid fever was Victor Bradford,
of New Middleton, Tenn, instead of
l.. O. Moore. The young man had
been i'll four weeks, and his remains
had been held awaiting information
from relatives. The body will be
shipped.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss s. L. Newell returned home
this week from visit to Paris, Tenn.
Miss Irene Ulman went to Louisville
Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Henry Straus.
Mrs. N. M. Uri Of Louisville. is the
guest Of her aunt Mrs. !. Levy of Sew
enth and Madison streets.
Mrs. Harry Ashoraft returned to her
home in Louisville Wednesday after q
visit to Major and Mrs. J.H. Ashcraft.
Mrs. l. b. Nall returned to her
home in Louisville Wednesday after a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. David Van
Cuiin.
Miss Ruby Cowan returned this
week to her home in Rutherford,
Tenn, after q visit to Miss vennie
Edwards.
Major and Mrs. NJ. Bloom returned
this week from st. Louis where they
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. 40. Einstein.
Miss Martha Buroh of Paris, Tenn.
arrived Thursday evening to visit
Miss Odie Puryear. Miss Burch Wis
tied here last spring and by her attrac-
tive personality, won many friends.
Mrs, Henry Blum left Tuesday for
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
BILLIARDS. HoREHOUND SYRUP

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rattlinR, rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry q.
Stearns, Druggist, Shullsburg, wiscon-
sin, writes, May 90, 1901: 81 have
been selling Ballads Horehound Syr-
up for two years, and have never had
a preparation that has given better
satisfaction. notice that when sell
a bottle, they come back for more. l
can honestly recommend it. 25c, SOC
and 81 at Dubois, Kolb & Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
BEST WAY TO HOT SPRINGS.

Iron Mountain Route from st.
Louis or Memphis. New fast train
faster than ever; less than twelve
hours from st. Louis. Leaving $40
p. m. daily, arrive Hot Springs s a. IN.
Effective Sunday, November 8. Con-
nections from Memphis with this fast
service. Low round trip rates year
round. Free descriptive books, fold.
ers, etc. See ticket agents or address
II. T. q. Matthews, T. z. A., Room
900 Equitable Bldg, Louisville, KY.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-12
PROF. JENKINS INVITED
TO DELIVER SERIES OF BIBLE
TALKS AT Y. NJ. O. A. IN
JANUARY.

Prof. Burris jenkins, Of Lexington,
who made such al excellent impress
sion in recent visit to Paducah has
been invited by the Young Mems
Christian association to deliver series
of talks on the Bible, some time in
January. IL Is thought that Prof.
jenkins will accept the invitation and
should he do SO, it will be rare op-
portunity for members of the associa.
tion and others, to be both entertained
and instructed IN this subject.