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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

There are a great many hungry hearted
women who would attend a baby sale If
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a child of their OWE.
Some OF these women who have used
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cure of womauly ills a been made
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12
JAPAN AND PORT ARTHUR.

That the Japanese will finally sus-
coed in the attack on Port Arthur can
hardly be doubted. They are determin-
ed to capture that Russian stronghold.
Besides this being a very important
strategic point its capture blythe Japa-
Eese is a matter of national sentiment
with them. 1t will be remembered that
in the war between Japan n China
the former captured Port Arthur n
held it until the close Of hostilities. and
it was Russian influence that deprived
her Of this fruit. of victory. Russia
soon afterward took possession of the
peninsula under lease from China and
began erecting Notifications and maxi
ing other vast improvements in the
way Of erecting permanent buildings,
wharves and quays which plainly indi-
Gated her intention of holding it for all
time to come. Japan has been sore
over this ever since. She also saw in
1t a n to herself not only in the
way of checking the extending to the
continent Of her sphere of influence,
but also to the independence of the en-
pire. From the time Russia took pos
session Of Port Arthur under her lease
from China war between Japan and
Russia became inevitable and it was
only a question of time when these two
nations should grapple in a deadly
contest for supremacy in northeast
China and Korea. Japan realized this
and began at once to prepare for the
struggle which she knew was sure to
come and she has never for a day let
the work flag.
The Japanese are determined to cap
ture this stronghold and are ready to
sacrifice any number of lives to do so.
But for the restraint Of the higher
officials many more lives would already
have been lost in assaults upon the
Notifications. The plan of destruction
or weakening Of the forts by lombard
ment in order to make the ina assault
less disastrous to life among the assail-
ants has been adopted. What have
been the results of this furious n
ade cannot be ascertained outside OF
the Russian lines, but they must have
Of the managers of the campaign, the
time comes for assaulting the works we
may look for n ~of the bloodiest bat
ties in the annals of warfare, and we be-
lieve japanese valor, patriotism and
disregard of death will win the day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

Two homicides have been committed
in this state this week. One was in
Edsecombe county on Tuesday in which
a young white man killed his father-in-
law who was advancing on him with a
piece Of ssantling. The former neither
advanced nor ~retreated, but stood his
ground, and when the other came IN
striking distance gave the fatal blow.
This under present view OF the law by
juries will be considered self-defeose.
The other took place near Greensboro
Wednesday when one negro. as he
says, pointed a pistol at another and
threatened to shoot in fun, when the
weapon ven OFF with almost instantly
fatal results. This is another instance
OF the vii results of violating the
law against carrying pistols.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12
Ghs messrnarr.
RAID OF THE RACKET STORE
ALLEY.

The city authorities are to be con-
graduated on their success in breaking
UP the dens of vice in the Racket Store
alley. Only people tina reside in that
neighborhood can testify to the horri.
bic lowness OF the places there as they
have existed for many years past.
The situation of these houses-occu-
pied as they were by negro women OF
the lowest type-was in a thickly pop
ulated business and residential section
OF the city. and those that lived OF
worked near there have suffered great
ly on account of their proximity.
Every night was a time OF drunken
ness and c~arousaI. People living near
by. were often afraid to venture or
their porches, not knowing what form
OF horrible vulgarity would assail THEN
ears. After nightfall the place was
shunned-it was considered not safe
At times the property owners Of that
section AVE seriously considered tax
ing some steps themselves, that they
might be rid of the nuisance, n such
action would have been aggressive and
determined.
During the past few months, the
vileness OF the place has increased, il
such a thing were possible, and life in
the n~eighborhood was at times unbear.
able.
So the police raid conceived fol
Saturday night last and well executed
was one of the best things that could
be chronicled. Eleven of the twelv,
denizens of the place were arrested
the one not taken being so Ill that she
could not be removed.
The ome appeared before Mayor
Springer yesterday n each was sen
fenced to a term of 80 days in jail
judgment, however, being suspended
on condition that they leave their pres
ent quarters, never to return
1t is unfortunate that other parts o
the city will nave to harbor these PEG
pie, but it is a matter of public graft
fcation that the Infamous dives ar,
broker up and that life in that neigh
borhood can be reasonably quiet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

The Raleigh Post tells of a Cabarrus
county man who forty years ago. when
quite young, deserted his wife and went
west. Nothing had been heard of him
until a few days ago when he showed
up in his old neighborhood and declared
hat he had a wife and children living
in Illinois, having married out there at
ter deserving his North Carolina wife.
The latter has married again also. She
waited for a number of years and hear
ing nothing from her husband conclud-
ed he was dead. AS the man cannot be
indicted for bigamy in this state, the
bigamous marriage not having taken
place here. he should be committed for
desertion of his family mt held for IL
linois officers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12
Mrs. Robert Goelet's Alert Mind.

II is related in the New York Trib-
une of Mrs. Robert Gielet. of New
York, (who was until recently Miss
Elsie NJ. Whelen. of P~hiadelphia),
that in her childhood her min vas
alert and humorous.
Nothing" her governeSS said one
day. lis 20 good for the young ais al
abundance of exercise in Inle open air,
Miss Elsie. The youths of Rome. you
will remember. swan three times
across the Tiber every morning before
breaking fast"
The little girl 1aughted.
Well. why are you amuSed?" sale
the governeSS.
II was thinking" said Miss Whelen
"that the youths of Rome must have
left their clothes on the wrong banl
at the end Of their swim"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12
MARKs OF THE A
Chicago University Professor Tells
His Class the Signs OF Descneracy.

(From the Washington Post.)
erick Starr. head of the anthropoiogi-
cal department Of the University of
Chicago. today gave his class In ese-
mentary a~nthropology a list OF the
marks of degeneracy. Here they are:
Red hair. but not for the Irish
Blond hair in dark races. all righ,
for Swedes
Bat ears.
Ears with small lobes.
Parting hair on right side or in the
middle.
Gray hair before age of forty-fve.
Cross eyes
Left-handedneS.
Men wearing much iewelry.
Tartooing.
SRub nose.
Cowlicks In hafr.
Badness.
Receding chin.
P~rotruding lips.
Teeth set wide apart.
"A person may have twelve of these
marks of h degenerate said Profes-
sor Starr and be all right. II he has
sixteen Of them. pity him."
You needn't o at me so Closely
he remarked as the students gazed al
him after he teeth wide apart rule
Il know / have many of the markA
These marks are hereditary. and by
them o can tell the tendency of a
person toward ~degeneracy."
Speaking of bat ears. he said:
III is strange that the only two bat
cared students in this lass are sittins
together"
Then he added: Il know a youns
man in M of my classes who wear.
four rings on his fingers. Within ter
years that young man will go TO ruin
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

Apparently Mr.. Thomas Watson has
decided to accept the nomination of
the Populist party for the presidency.
For some time it was reported that
Mr.. Watson was considering mat
ter, and that it was quite probable he
would not accept n nomination.
But he consented to lead a forlor-:
fight. and he will be officially notified
OF his nomination in Cooper Union. on
August 18th. Mr.. Tribbles. the vice
presidential candidate. will be notified
of his nomination at the same time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

CORPORATION counsel Delany, Senator
Victor j. Bowling AND one or two Su-
preme court justices. His leaders are
with him to a man in his opposition TO
the domination of McCarren, n II Is
this fact that makes II probable that
the campaign will be begun with Muir
ply and McCarren ION the outs" and
with knitting constantly going on under
the surface.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

Glenn, Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor. will make &C so days campaign.
delivering at least address in each
county of the state. 1t has been sug-
gested that a joint debate with the
Republican candidate, Mr.. Harris.
would bake things mighty Interesting.
but it is probable that Mr.. Harris will
steer clear of any contest on the hust-
ings with Mr.. Glenn. Even without
an opponent. though. Captain Glenn
will enthuse any crowd that hears
him..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-12

Active work is now going on to
make the approaching campaign a
warm one in North Carolina Demo-
cratic headquarters will soon be
opened in Raleigh Chairman Sim
mons is at work preparing a $50 page
handbook. Speakers are being called
to arms and clubs are being organized.
Altogether quite a lively campaign can
be promised.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
Port Orange Pkkings.

DR. and Mrs kcstlcr left Friday
for their Ohio home
Thursday evening Mrs. Meeker
issued general invitation TO a
gramaphonc entertainment IN Ridge
wood Hall, which was enjoyed by a
large number
Capt Alexander, who has been
spending some time here, returned
home to Lake Bcrcsford last Satur
day He intends returning the
latter part Of this month
Last week there were a number
IF candidates in our village looking
after the voters. Among those We
saw were Mitchell Jones, of DeLco
Springs, f b. Pooscr, of DeLand
and Dawson Brown, OF Barbervllle
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

Jim Alexander has scores Of letters
from distinguished men of the ma
ton expressing earnest wishes that
he Joins the lawmakers at Washing
ton. Below are given two, which
are only samples of the many One
is from Congressman Walter 7.
Brownlow, of Tennessee, and the
author of the famous Brownlow bill
and one of the most distinguished
men III the South. The other is
from Charles \ Vance. son and sec
rotary for years of the late Senator
2. b. Vance, Of North Carolina, and
one of the bcst-known and most pop
ular men in Washington. They are
testimonials that any man would be
proud of Read below what the
opinion Of Alexander is in Washing
ton:
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
Orlando. Fla, Nav 3, 1904.

Orlando, Fla, May ), lW4.
To My Friends and Fellowcitlzens
of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of
Florida:
As the campaign is rapidly draw
ing to an end | address this letter TO
you. At the very close of my former
campaign in 1900, hundreds of pos
tai cards, signed in my name I'm
type writer, were sent to the voters
of the circuit falsely declaring | had
withdrawn from the race for State
Attorney. They were mailed prin-
cipally to precincts | had been I'M
able to visit and so timed as to
reach the voters on the morning of
election day. | have in my posses
sion many afiidavits from voters who
received these cards and by these
cards their votes were diverted from
myself | am convinced, however,
that this was not the act OF my
former opponent In this way the
result Of the election was changed.
This fact is well known, but, per
haps, not generally known through
out the circuit. | therefore deem 1t
proper to call the same to your at
tentlon.
IL ANN THE RACE FOR YOUR STATE
ATTORNEY To THE FINISH.
Let no rumOr or report TO the con
trary deceive you | ask my friends
Ito be on their guard against repeti-
ton of such a fraud and like at
tempts to again defeat the people
will.
All that ask is fair deal, and
beg that my friends will take car,
of my interests until the polls arr
closed on May 10, 1904. If this il
done my majority will be 50 decisive
, that my nomination Will be assured
. leave this matter in the hands o
my friends, and ask that | be mott
2 fed by wire of any attempted repe
tition Of this act l am PERSONAL,
/, exceedingly gratihed and grateful
I for the universal expressions Of con
hdence and esteem extended 10 mi
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

States Senate for eight years, and
also as one of the officers of the
House of Representatives for two
years. 1t was in these positions that
| familiarized myself with Congress
sional duties, which enabled me to
begin my Congressional career as
familiar with Legislation "a other
members who had been here from
fifteen to twenty years. As result
of that experience | have secured
for the Congressional District that |
have the honor 70 represent more
appropriations that ever went to one
Congressional District in the South
SINCE the organization of the South
ern State Government believe
that MIR. Alexander, with his expert
cncc, can do equally rs well as |
have done. Your district will make
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
Elect Young Man Adjutant-General. x

preciatcd by all of the Florida state
Troops, IA witnessed by the cnthus-
iastic support they are giving HIM
The ability OF General Foster t"
do this work and to discharge IN a
perfectly satisfactorily manner the
numerous duties of the Office has
been demonstrated in many ways,
but in no way has this fact been
spoken 80 loud as by the unanimous
support of the officers and men OF
the State Troops for his election
These are tho men who stand ready
to respond to the call of the State
to protect her against any INVASION
and to suppress any unlawful or
rio,ous element, and generally TO
protect the homes and happiness OF
our people, and these men should be
given the man they want Tor AdJu-
tant General
believe it would be grave mis-
take to replace this efficient young
officer by one whose military know
ledge il confined to the experience
gained nearly forty years ago, how
ever mcrltorious his service may
have been nj that time. As citizens
we are all interested IN making oul
State military "a efficient and effect
i've as possible, therefore, let us tot
TOW the example of our sister South
ern States, Of South and Norti
Carolina and Texas, by Keeping II
the Adju,ant-GencraTs office
Young, vigorous and capable man
In conclusion permit me to 81,
that this letter it written wlthou
solicitation, but simply IN tcstlmon.
of my appreciation of an eihc'"n
public official. Very respectfully,
RAYMOND CAY,
Late 9Th Ga. Calvary, {. : y
i Colonel, Florida Stale Troops
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

Il was taken severely sick With kidney
trouble. tried all sorts OF medicines
none OF which relieved me One day
saw an nd of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking a
few doses f.lt relieved. and soon thep-
after ~ entirely cured, and have not
seen a sick day since. Neighbors OF mine
have been cured 81 Rheumatism, Neural
gia. Liver and Kidney troubles and Gen,
Ltral Debility" This IL what Is r Bass
Of Fremont, y C., writes. Only Soc al
The Atwood Pharmacy and J N. Jones
drug store.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
G. NJ Mcdaniel was in town Sun

G.. VI. Mcdaniel was in town Sum
day
The young men gave a dance last
Saturday night The attendance
was small.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker and their two
charming daughters left Tuesday
for their home in Dwight, III
Among the winter residents who
departed this week were; Mrs
Moore and her little son; Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown and son, Davic: Mr. and
Miss Gilbert.
Frank Butler has purchased three
lots of c. NJ. Mcdaniel and intend.
to build in the near future.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

Tallahassee, Fla, May >, 1904
To the Democratic Voters:
"A the last surviving Confederate
veteran serving IN the Florida State
Troops, ! take the liberty of address
ing you In the interest of our State
military organization in which ! am
and have been for many years an
othcer. At the approaching primary
election you Will be called upon to
vote for an Acknowledgement, an
of6pBr who is the administrative head
OF the organized militia, and desire
70 commend to your favorable con
alteration the name of General j
Clifford R. Foster, who is at present
the Adjutant- General. serving the
unexpired term of the late General
fafrlck Houston, and who will be a
candidate for election for the first
time on May 10Th
General Foster is a southern boy.
born and reared and for twcntv-scvcn
yean a resident of tins State He
IL an enthusiastic soldier, and dur
ing his incumhancy of this Office
: hAs worked faithfully for the better
ment OF our military organizations
ana with most ilattcring results
beang q citizen Of Tallahassee,
Know rom observation something
'd the magnitude of the task which
10 b accomplished and something
q what he still hopes to do The
AdJutant- General Office is not ,
eaecure. To properly adminlsteI
II tAete is required business capa
0s, hreless energy. and a know
so9e of military law, regulations
ID psactice of today, qualification
elch can only have been gainc'
contact and experience, bu
WAich General Foster possesses in
aazked degree, fact which is ap
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
Blame
No One But Yourself
If You Don't Get
Well When Sick.
Ali we can do is give advice.

Ali We can do is give advice.
OF course that's easy.
But our advice is really worth a little
moro 20 you than most peoples. for We
ODER 20 give you the first bottle Of our
medicine free. II II fails to help you.
We could not AFFORD TO do this unless
our medicine was good. Such an offer.
on the wrong kind Of medicine. would
put . merchant prince In the poor house.
DR.. Niles Nervine. however. as years
OF experience have proved. Is q medi-
cine that cures the sick.
Those whom IL cannot beneht-ieAs
than one In ten thousand-we prefer TO
refaAd their money.
An We ask Of you In 20 try DR. Miles,
Restorative Nervine for your complaint
II you suffer from sieeplessness. nervous
exhaustion, dizziness. headache. mus
culAr twitchinss. melancholy. loss Of
memory. weak stomach. poor blood.
bilious troubles. epilepsy. St Vitus'
Dance. etc. We viii guarantee to benefit
you or refund your money.
You are the doctor.
Ny son Bert. when in his 18th year.
became subject TO attacks OF epilepsy
DO serioA that We were compelled 10
take him out Of school. After several
physicians had failed TO relieve him. 20
month. treatment with Nervine and
health Mr. JOHN g. wilson,
Deputy Co. Clerk. Dallas CO., No.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
DISASTROUS WRECKS

CarrLessness is responsible for many Il
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent OF pr Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation IL M longer neces
snry Mrs Lois Cragg, of Dorchester
Mass, is one 81 many whose life wa
saved by DR. King New Discovery. Thi.
great remedy is guaranteed for nj
Throat and Lung diseases 10y The At
wood Pharmacy and J NJ Jones, drug
gist Price 5Oc and Sl.0o. Trial bot
tl,s free
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Hon. John c. Jones to the Voters. Il y

during my personal canvass amongst
you. With assurances that ] shall
always give to the discharge of the
high duties Of the office my best eff
forts, for your welfare and the honor
of our beloved State,
am your fellowcitizcn,
JOHN G. JONES.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
FROM CONGRESSM BROWNLuW.
Washington, DC, Feb. 81, "a
III. ID. Braccy, Del and, Fla:

Washington, DC, Feb. 81, "a.
II. d. Braccy, DeI.and, Fla.
Ny Dear Bracey-Your favor of
n recent date at hand am de
lighted to know that our mutual
friend, Hon. J. f. Alexander, would
be candidate for Congress from
your State. | knew Mr. Alexander
while he was here serving as the
private secretary of Senator Call, OF
your State, and came IN contact with
him officially almost every day dur
ing his service with Senator Call |
feel satisfied that his experience here
would make him far more success
full in Legislative work than any
member who has had SIX years cx-
perience. | served III subordinate
capacity as an official of the United
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

Be sure 10 put . cross mark to the
left 0rOnt) Oi the name Of Isaac A.
Stewart. On May the 10th, when vot-
Ing the Official ballot for Judge OF the
Criminal Court.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

"RR Write ps and We win NAH
= 304 you . Free Trial Package OF
0r. MIlss Anu-Pala Pills, the New.
6cientihc Remedy for Pain Also Symp-
tom Blank for our Specialist TO diagnose
your case and tell you Ashat Is wrong
and how % right Il, Absolutely Free.
Address: DR. NILES MEDICAL co,
LABORATORIES, ELKHART. IND.
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07

cures made by Or.
Kilmers S~amp-Rooi.
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
II is the grea, medi-
cal,riumph Of the nine
,een,h century; dis
covered after years o!
scientific research by
Or. kilmcr, the emf
men, kidney and bad
der specialiSt and IS
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
no mistake in giving him a trial.
Yours truly,
w. p. BROWNLOW
FROM CHARLES \. VANCE.

FKUN CHARLES y. NANtE.
Washington, DC, Feb. Is, 'O4
H. D. Bracey, Esq, DeIand, Fla;
My Dear Sir am glad to see
from the papers that the people of
your district are thinking of send
ing Hon. James f. Alexander to
Congress as their representative,
and sincerely trust they may de
eide to do so He is very popular
in Washington, having made great
many friends during the time he
served here as secretary to former
Senator Call, of your State.
Mr.. Alexander has the knack of
The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1904-05-07
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

Almost everybody Who reads the news
papcrs Is sure 10 know Of the wonderful