The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-31
STATE PRESS.

The Roosevelt republicans should not
be TOO hard or the Hon. Roscoe Mitch
Gil In the event that a miracle should
happen and Mr.. Fairbanks come under
the wire, Roscoe's word would likely
count for much at the pie counter. Then
they would be sorry that they spoke
Asheville Citizen.
The Hon. Grover Cleveland denies
that he told a reporter the other day
ne was out of politics, and on the heels
of his denial comes the announcement
that Grover is about to go west on an
extended trip. Whether the denial and
with each other is not stated.-Asheville
Citizen.
Charlotte's municipal campaign
seems to be a very warm affair. There
are two rival democratic candidates for
mayor, supported by what may be
termed the dispensary and the anti
dispensary elements. and the adherents
of each gentleman are making it inter-
esting for the other side. AS Charlotte
is a rapid town, We suppose she can
stand this exciting family row.-Greens-
boro Patriot.
Some days ago we referred to a re-
ward of 5000 offered for the best plan
to avoid a strike. We suggested the
Golden Rule" We did so on the spun
of che moment. Thinking it over since,
We are sure this is the only permanent
and satisfactory basis for settling these
troubles. DO unto others as you would
nave them do unto you" When men
come honestly to act upon this principle
it will not only mark the end of strikes
but strife and unjust litigation would.
in the same way, cease.-Raleigh Times.
Every business man in town, and es-
pecially every merchant, a afford to
take a small amount of stock in the
company that proposes to build tobac-
co warehouses, eve though the invest
ment promises no direct profits. More
warehouses will bring more tobacco to
his market, and this means more mon
ey turned loose in the town and more
trade for our merchants. In building a
town if people could get it through their
heads that what benefits one Indirect
ly benefits all, enterprises of this kind
could be more easily established
Durham Herald.
The Morally Stunted were completely
overwhelmed in the prohibition election
In S%tatesville last week, and that is a
funny situation The Landmark pictures
as having grown out of the election.
AS the Pure in Heart have lined up at
the counter since and asked for their
usual allowance of sowpaw, the bar
keepers have said No, and turned them
thirsty away. 1t is tough, my masters.
but it demonstrates that there are lots
of people who don't propose to be pro-
hibited themselves but who only want
to prohibit Old JOnes."-Charlotte OBJ
server.
The Idle Comment man of The Char
lotte Observer is r~esonsible for this:
"The superior court judge in this state
who knows more justice and less mercy
than any other judge is a Presbyterian
elder who always prays before he de-
livers sentence. After that the praying
is up to the prisoners who needn't waste
words in aye 1t is said hat Stone
wall Jackson, who prayed at all times
and seasons, was always especially ur-
gent and earnest in prayer just before
he gave the Yankees particular fits.
This judge doubtless asks the Lord to
guide his judgment Alright and then he
proceeds to follow the example set by
the Almighty in Furnishing the wicked,
-Statesville Landmark.
Mr.. R. H. Wright, president of the
Durham Tobacco Company, is about to
abandon the proposed electric car line
from Durham to Chapel Hill He has
~ tim tod &c ro11ch onI II cnn0aS from
his being harrassed by law
| suits and the feelings e~ngendered by
| many towards his enterprise. And you
can hardly blame him for entertaining
these ideas. When a man ha placed
his none in public utilities he likes to
have fairness shown him in all matters
pertaining to the operation of these
utilities. The street cars are made tC
move and the people must observe GER
tain rules to protect themselves from
danger. They cannot cav the track
| or jump over obstacles, SO it falls on the
! public to keep out of the way. If every
! fellow who jumps on or off a moving
car, is to bring suit for every little
! scratch or bruiSe-which may, perhaps
! be the result of his own ca~relessness-
1t will soon enVelop the enterprise II
litigation from one years end to anoth'
er. 1t is enough to discourage any enter
prise and contract the financial circula'
ton that gives It life and activity. w
regret very much to hear that Mr.
Wright is to abandon his scheme o
! connecting Durham and Chapel Hill b!
an electric line. But in view of tn,
much litigation and the verdict of jul
rieS we can hardly blame him for feel
ing as he does and acting as he has in
timated.-Durham Sun
Having n Run ON C~hamberlain',
Cough Remedy.