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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24
Prose Poem on Stockings.

Their latest fad will be hit, i
il is really so; we'll have to take
their word for it. for how else
should we know? The very state
ment mildly shocks that girls have
donned their brothers socks,
The screen door stocking that
they wore was quite the limits
edge. Instead of going worse and
more we thought that they would
hedge; we felt in looking at thai
fad they needed darning pretty
bad.
Now when the naughty breezes
blow, oh. what will poor man do
His bushes like flame will glow
if what we hear is true. No gentle
man will turn his eye to rubber
when the girls pass by
We have to keep the crossing
clean and free from mud and dross
or the police must hold a screen
when girls essay toicross, and whel
they mount the trolleyDGcars maj
should be- looking at the stars.
We should not feel put out or hurt
for girls gave warning plain; the,
wore our necktie and our shirt. GU
sweater and our cane Take warning
from the rcumstance, = man
and hide away your pants =
Chicago News.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24

vantage is not taken of the annual
appropriation from the United
States Treasury, not one organ
ization in the State being fully
equipped. Only $500 is made a.
valuable by the State for the mil
itia, q good part Of which 10 used
for the staff, parsdes, etc. The
counties Of the State are supposed
to furnish armories and funds for
incidental expenses, but Capt.
NevbilI says that this is seldom
lived up to. as in many cases very
Indifferent armories are provided,
while incidentals are continued
source of expense TO the compan-
les. In fact, in many organizations.
members pay monthly dues for
current expenses and in this ~ay
as in many others, the militia be-
comes a burden of expense to Its
mem bers.
Capt. New bill advises that otfic-
ers throughout the State are en-
thusiasic over the advantage to
| bS ueIlNtu lIon tuc iCNCht ih'i.s'S
act and express themselves as be
ing confident that the conditions
will be greatly improved under itf
provisions. While some comman-
ders think that their mands
NAV be recruited up to sixtyhve
he is not so sanguine, though ne
believes forty five may be main
tanned.
In closing Capt Newbill says
The continuance of this organiz
alton under heretofore limited adj
vantages argues much for th'
martial spirit of the Mississippi
National Guard. An earnest desir'
TO bring the militia up to prope
degree of efficiency was notaoi
throughout the State and | thinl
under the improved facilities at
forded the National Guard thl
will DE accomplished"
The consolidated inspection
shows that there were present a
inspection made by Capt. Newbil
sixty-eight officers and 6o9 mel
absent from inspection, thirty fou
] officers and iO5 men. Total fore
Of militia present and absent IL
officers and 1914 men.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24
Mississippi Troops.

stall Correspondence New Orleans Tunes
Democrat.
Washington. July l6. The re
port of Capt. Willard ID. Newbill
special inspector, artillery corps,
who recently made an inspection
of the National Guard of Missls-
sippi. was given ont to-day at the
War Department. The inspector
saws that the troops of this State
are so scattered that in no case,
except Meridian. did circumstan
ces admit of inspection other than
by single companies.
No regimental staff could con
vene owing 10 the field and staff
being in almost as many towns as
there are members. As a whole.
Capt. New bill declares that the
troops of Mississippi are in poor
plight. In the first place the off1c-
ers are selected by their company
and no examination. from what
he could learn. was essential to a
commission.
The CoIonels of the regiments
have a general supervision over
the election of officers and occas-
ionly, h believes. set aside the
choice Of the enlisted men. This
however. was unusual. He holds,
nevertheless, that the elections are
rs contrary to discipline as Is the
absence of examinations to proper
ly qualified officers. and under the
circumstances the State of Missis-
sippi finds itself with some incap-
able officers, while the majority,
though educated and highly cap
able men. are professionally un-
qualified. All seem, however, to
be interested in the National
Guard, and he thinks the majority
will become efficient officers under
the advantages offered by the re-
cent military act.
The companies. Capt. Newbil|
found, were uniformly poorly in
structed and badly equipped. Nc
blank forms or record book of any
kind were ever issued by the
State authorities, and no returns
from what he could learn. were re-
quired, except occasional ones 10
the regimental commander. Rec
ords are kept by the company
commanders, each according to
his own method in improvised
books. and are said by Capt. New
bill to be universally deficient
Men are dropped from the rolls
for various reasons, no written dis
charge being given.
With the occasional exception
of resorting to full force of law
to require attendance, moral sua-
sion, except during encampments.
is the only means used in matters
of discipline The non enforcement
of the code, says Capt. Newbill
leads to the Mississippi militia
being in many respects, essentially
social, with an excellent. though
rather young personnel, always
ready and eager to respond when
there is any actual service in
sight.
Capt. Newbill ascribes these
conditions primarily to the indis-
position Of the State Legislature
to provide sufficient funds for it's
militia, ss we'll as the small en-
enlargement given the troops by
the people at large Proper adj
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24
Greatest Of All Physicians.
Eminent Discoverer OF
PAlNE'S CELERY
COMPOUND

Prof Edward r. Phelp-. ". j.. IL. D..
a. horn II Connecticut and graduated Al
Yale.
Ills unusual talent soon brought him repu's
49,, ar,d rrar,fnenre. First he was elected e
M, r,,fessorship II anatomy and surgery y
~ Vermont r1uitersity Next he az
,,1,,otea lecturer in Dartmouth College The
s,lIr,.in., y-ar he vas chosen To the most
important prpfc-sorship n the country. a
-. thgt III occupied when ne made Iii
Ill .f,r,,4 discovery ii Paine's Celery Com
pound.
This inialIihe cure for those fearful ills 'ha'
result from an impaired nervous system and
impure blood, has endeared the great doctor
10 The world.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24
Two Bottles Cured Him

Il was troubled with kidney com piaint
for about two years" writes A. H. Davis.
of Mt Sterling, Id. "but two bottles Of
Foley'. Kidney Cure effected a perma nent
cure Sold by j. l.. Shell Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24

A. X. Base, Of Morgantovn, Ind, had
to get up ten or twelve times IN the night
aud had severe backache and pains IL
the kidneys. Was cured by foleys hid
ney Cure. Sold by j. +. Shell 4 Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1903-07-24

Turnip heavier than a mule. We
have fresh seed that will not turn
up so large. GAYS DRUG STORE.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
No Right to CEliness.

The woman who is ,ovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends. but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her neaith. II she is
weak. sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause bloIches, skin
eruptions and a wretched complexion.
Electric Bitters is the best medicine In
the world TO regulate stomach, liver
and kidneys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves, bright e--es, smooth
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make a good looking, charming woman
Of a rundown invalid. Only 80 cents
at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
NINE WORKERS CONVENTION.
A Clash Between Conservative and
S~OciaIistic Factions.

Indianapolis, Ind, January 25.-The
credentials question was settled in the
mine workers convention today by seat
ing all the delegates. those from Unions
in arrears promising to pay up
A clash between the conservative and
socialistic factions was brought about
by a resolution from a local union ia
vOring an expression Of government
ownership of coal mines and railroads.
4 motion on the part of the cOnserva-
tives TO table it brought on a long dis
cussion and many leaders of the two
factions were heard
The socialistic faction based their ar
guments on the anthracite strike and
the combination of coal companies, and
railroads and that a tendency not TO
treat with miners, according TO the
laws of man or Cod made it necessary
for the government to take some such
action. The resolution was referred
back to the committee. The Initiative
and referendum again came up, but it
was tabled On the suggestion OF Dele
gate Ryan, of Illinois, who said the
question meant an interminable politi-
cal ~squabble.
A letter was drafted to the Ameri-
can people" thanking them for their as
sistance and sympathy in the recent
anthracite strike.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION.
second Formal Affair of White
House Season.

Washington. January 22.-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt's reception in hon
or of the judiciary. the second Of tho
evening affairs of the season at
the White House. took place tonight.
The president received about 1000 call
.ers.
\ feature that caused some inquiry
was the fact that the president extend
ed his left hand TO his guests in greet
ing them. II was learned h a he had
hurt his right hand to a slight extent
lin single stick exercise with General
Leonard Wood and that it had been
deemed prudent for him not TO under
take in its present condition to aggre-
Ivate the injury by using the injured
arm in shaking hands with the large
number of persons present. 1t is stated
that the injury to the presidents hand
lis not at all serious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still ha the
argest sale of any medicine in the civ
.ized world. Your mothers and gand-
Mothers never thought of using any
hing else for Indigestion or Bilious
less. Doctors were scarce, and they
-eidon heard Of Appendicitis, Nervous
P~rostration or Heart failure, etc. They
Ised August Flower to clean out the
.yster1 and stop fermentation Of u1di-
rested food, regulate the action OF the
Iver. stimulate h ervou and Or
Eanic action OF the system, and thai
$ ali they took when feeling dull ana
pad with headaches and other aches.
you only need a few doses of Green's
August Flower, in liquid form, 70
make you satisfied there Is nothing
serious the matter with you. You can
get this reliable remedy at ali drug
stores. Price 25e and 75c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
RICKETY CHILDREN.

Loose joints, bow legs, big
head, and soft bones-mean
ricketts,. 1t is atypical disease
for the best workings of SCOTS
Emulsion.
For the weak bones SCOTS
Emulsion supplies those
powerful tonics the hypophos-
phites. For the loss of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the
lourishing cod-liver oil.
SCOTS Emulsion corrects
the effects of imperfect nour-
ishment and brings rapid I'M
provement in every way to
rickety children,
send for Free Sample
SCOTT s. BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., n. Y
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
TIRED OF THE DEADLOCK.
senatorial S~quabble Takfng Up
Time Negro Lawyer
Charged With Seduction-Fighting
the Dispensary Plan-AssociatiOn
of City school superintendent.
Messenger Bureau,

Raleigh, N. c., January %.
The executive committee of the
board of directors of the Soldiers
Home made an official inspection to-
day and found everything in good
shape.
Interest in the senatorial contest has
Kept up quite we'll, though there is
dissatisfaction at the slowness in max
ing a choice. This is particularly the
case since the daily balloting in open
session began as this takes up VAL
liable time. One member was heard
to say yesterday. will the deadlock
continue, and if so, will Governor Ay-
cock appoint Craig?'
Among the arrivals here are G. NJ.
T. Fountain, w. O. Howard, j. w.
Battle. James Fender, D.. Lichtensteln.
Tarboro: S. A. WoOard, H. G. Conner,
Jr.. Wilson; F. D. Winston. Windsor;
]. G. l.. Gieschen, T. ]. Gore, H. G.
Bennett, Wilmington.
The weather is very unsettled and
is trying to the members Of the legis-
lature, most of whom have colds
Only one is confined to his room, this
n with a broken leg. He is Repre-
sentative Wooten, of Lenoir. whose les
was broken by a fall on the sleet.
David p. Lane, a negro lawyer here
| charged Win SeOucIlOl uluel plo!lloe
Of marriage, has been bound over tc
court by the magistrate who gave the
case a two days hearing.
There are delegations here IRON
Wilson and Tarboro for and agalns'
the d~ispensary plan. Next Wednes
| day and Thursday there will be grea'
numbers Of liquor and anti-liquor ad'
vocates here from various parts OF tn
state. az the joint committee OF tn
legislature will then have hearings o
the matter. All the liquor bllis VII
hen be taken up, particularly IN
London and Watts bills.
The body of Eugene O.. Harrel. Wh'
died of fever at Manila, is eXpecte'
here about March 1st. There VIII d.
a Masonic funeral. -.
The North Carolina Dental Soclet!
will hold it's annual meeting at Win
ston in May.
The North Carolina Association o
CITY School superintendent met her
this evening in annual session. X. J
Tighe is president, w. E. Alien sec
rotary. Reports were read, these Gov
aring the enrolment, average atten
dance. the course of study, teacher
employed and salaries paid, receipt
and expenditures, permanent improve
mentS etc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
1 have a few words to say regarding

I have a few words to say regarding
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
saved my little boys life and l feel that
1 cannot praise it enough. l bought a
bottle of it from A. E.Steere Of o
win, S. D.. and when l got home with
it the poor baby could hardly breathe.
l gave the medicine as directed every
ten minutes until he threw up and
then 1 thought sure he was going to
choke to death. We had to pull the
phlegm out of his mouth in great
strings. 1 am positive that If I had not
got that bottle Of cough medicine. my
boy would not be on earth today.-Joel
Demont, InWood, Iowa. For sale by K.
r Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

MaracaibO, Venezuela, January III
Three German war vessels, supposed to
be the Panther, Fineta, and Fake be
a Smelling the fort of San Carlos at
half past 10 O'Clock this morning. The
fort returned the fire. The engagement
was in progress at one o'clock this at
ternOOn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
(Special to The MeSsenger-)

NSpC>io1
Raleigh, n. c., January 22.-No i'm
portant bills were IN the
senate today. The CHIEF bills passed
were:
Allowing Greenville to issue bonds
Allowing Washington to levy .
special tax.
Allowing Bladen county to levy .
special tax for a jail.
Amending the charter Of
A resolution inviting NONRESIDENT
natives to attend North Carolina day
at Greensboro on October II.
Prohibiting the manufacture and sale
and shipment of liquor in Robson
county.
incorporating the bank of White
Vile.
Providing a new pension bill for
Robson.
Bills to regulate the sale of nor
phine n to provide for the
riage of husband and wife dlvo. ced and
living apart for five years, were tdbIed-
The House.
In the house there were scores or
liquor prohibition petitions from all
! sections.
| Bills were introduced:
For national appropriation to clean
out Shallotte river.
Providing state registration for
trained nurses relating to the treat
| ment. care of certain insane, IDIOTS and
inebriates and giving state SUPERVISION
of privilege for such.
Bills passed We're:
Prohibiting the sale and manufacture
Of liquor in Johnson county.
Allowing appropriation of $500 for
additional clerical aid to insurance
commissioners.
A great part of the session was con-
Sumed in discussing the bill of Repre-
sentative Fuller of Durham giving 10
the corporation commission power TO
compel in its discretion the building
Of union passenger depots in cities
where two or more roads enter. The
bill passed the second reading by 12 to
IS and upon objection to the third read
ing went over for a day.
Another Joint session was held to
elect United States senator and WAS
barren of result, over an hundred dem
ocrats receiving votes, all purely COM
plimentary.
Hearing OH the Revenue Bill.
There was a hearing of persons In
terested in the revenue bill before the
subcommittee of the finance commit
tee in the state treasury his after
noon. The state treasurer and auditor
were present. Remarks were made by
J. H. POu. d. Y. Cooper of Henderson
Messrs. Borden and Dewey of Colds
boro: Joseph CT. Brown of Raleigh, all
bankers. Assurances are given that
very few changes are to be made IN
the present revenue law
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
Ministerial association Will Fight
Shoots Election.

ministerial association of Salt Lake
City, which has been conducting a
systematic fight against the election
OF Apostle Reed Smoot to the United
States senate, has sent a telegraph pro-
test to Senator Burrows chairman or
the senate committee on privileges n
elections against the seating OF Sena-
tor-elect Smoot and has notified him
that a committee Of the association
will appeal before the senate commit
tee at the proper time to show cause
for Mr.. Shoots exclusion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
Vnlcanfc EruptiOns

Are grand, but skin eruptiols ROB HE
Of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica save, cures
them; also old, running and teVer sores
ulcers, boils, felons. corns, warts, cuts
bruises, burns, scalds, chapp@d hahus'
chilblains. Best pile cure on earth
Drives out pains aches, Only "a
cents a box. Cure guaranteed. 500
by r. r. Beliamy. druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
General Booth Will Visit the South

Cleveland. O., January 22.-General
William Booth head of the Salvation
army leaves for Pittsburg tomorrow
night. Thence he goes south where NJ
has not heretofore visited. Chatta-
nooga has sent him a special invitation
to visit that city. He will visit Nash
vile. Memphis. Dallas. New Orleans,
Mobile birmingham and Atlanta.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
LEGISLATURE
Proceedings of the State
Senate and House
Yesterday
THE FULLER BILL

In Senate Bill Passed Inviting MOI
Resident Natives of State TO At
tend the Reunion on October 18th
In House the Fuller Bill Was Dis
cussed and Passed Second Read
inE-Another Joint Session 10
Elect United states Senator Was
Reid. But Was Barren Of Result.
Subcommittee Gives Hearing t.
Persons Interested in the Revenue
BiII-FeN Will be maze
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

a new question has been rased on
Pennsylvania's compulsory school
law. A petty court at Stroudsburg
has decided hat a mother is a proper
teacher for her child. and that if the
child is given instruction by the moth
err at home. all of the requirements of
h Compulsory Education law have
been complied with. The matter will
probably go TO a higher court.-Sa-
aynnah News
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

McDuHie's Little Blu Liver Pills
makes blue people bright, leans tn
system of all the deletenous and un-
healthy matter and makes a new per
son of you. 25 cents at r. r. Bellamy's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

The presidents appointments Of
southern negroes to local offices may
be in accord with the spirit Of the
constitution. but it is playing hob
with the dream OF n passing solid
SOuth.-Kansas City Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

The ministers who have trouble in
imagining the beauties and comforts
of paradise can get a good stimulus
from the reading of the coal baron's
account of what lovely places to live
in are the mines.-knoXville Sentinel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

The Philippine commission was COM
PEELED to purchase 100000 picules of
rice for distribution among the Fill
pinos. What a picule the possession
of those islands has gotten US into. to
be sure.-Houston CTeXas) Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

McDufie's Turpentine and Mutton
Suet Lung Plaster is a certain cure for
Whooping cough, easy and comfortable.
works while you sleep. rs cents at r. r
Bellamy's
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
The crowned heads OF every nation.
The rich men, poor men and misers
All ioin in having tribute 70

All JOIN III paying lTIUUtt 10
DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Il. Williams, a Antonio. Tex, writes:
Little Early Riser Pills are h best /
ever used in my family. / unhesitating-
y recommend them to everybody. They
cure Constipation. Billiousness, Sick
Headache. Torpid Liver. Jaundice. ma
laria and all other liver troubles. r. R.
Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

You Know What Yon Are rskinx
When you take Groves Tasteias. Chill
Tonic because the formula Ia plainly
printed on every bottle showing tina II
3 simply iron and Quinine in & taste
form. No Cure tTo Jay. sec
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

The Best Prescription for Malarial.
Chills and Fever is q bottle Of Grove's
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t Ia simply iron
and uuinine In e tasteless torn. M
.4re-pO nav Price S0c-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27

McDufie's Witch Hazel Foot Healer
one IF the finest baby powders known.
Cures pickly heat and gives instant re-
lief. Is cents at r. R Bellamy's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-27
JQrSCPd
and Pills

will rid you of it, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-11

labor controversies at cotton mills Be-
yond a moderate revival of export pur-
chases for China there is no increase In
and buyers awaiting some more definite
information as to the future. Another
rise in cotton material threatens shut
down at several mills which have light
supplies and few contracts. Manufac-
turers of mems heavy woolens and wo.s-
teds receive few new orders except for
filling out sample lines and the situation
is practically unchanged. Thus far fail
business is below normal, and clothiers
are not seeking large supplies Of material
Wool has been fairly steady since the
month opened. but none of the March de-
cline was recovered. New business Is
small at eastern factories. but this is
seasonable. and no apprehension is felt
Moreover. current shipments are much
heavier than a year ago. and activity is
assured for at least two months after the
work begins on fall contracts. Quotations
are firmly held. and local jobbing trade
is brisk. Leather Is in better demard,
the strike at Chicago tanneries semu,at-
ing purchases. Domestic hides have lost
part of their recent recovery and import
ed skins are also somewhat cheaper.
Staple products are Irregular as the sea-
son advances. and speculation has again
become a prominent factor.
Failures this week numbered 197 in the
United States. against lss last year AMI
Is in Canada, compared with ls year
ago