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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
She Was Watching,

There is a man up on Capitol hill
who sups with q number Of old college
chums two or three times a year. and
usually after one OF these suppers he is
fit to roost with boiled owls. The last
gathering of the clan was about a fort
night ago. and before Mr.-well, wen
call him Jenks-set out for it he prom
ised Mrs. jerks solemnly that. no mat
ter what the others did. he would
drink nothing but charged water and
lemonade. Mr.. jerks came home about
= o'clock, walking very carefully ana
Sedately. Mrs. jerks was awake. an!
she turned up the gas as he came in.
Are you sure you didn't drink too
much?' she asked.
"YOu hurt ne when you speak like
that said Mr.. jerks somewhat fndis-
tinctly. Il had only two small drinks"
Mrs. jerks lay back on her pillow
regarding him. Under her gaze he Tas
most careful to bestow all his belong
ines in :neir proper places. His feel
ings were hurt. and he was determined
to show his wife how unjust her sus
picions were. He was standing at the
stationary washstand in the corner Of
the room when she spoke again. and it
was not so much the matter as the
manner of her words that cut.
Charles she said. you might as
we'll stop trying to light the hot water
faucet. That's the third match you've
Observation-Disclosures Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
johnny the Dumb.

Somehow I'm kin O. dumb in school,
An yet I try an try,
An never monkey round an fool
Like Boots AN Husky" BLY,.
An yet my little sister. who
Is two years younger, b
Knows more than most o children do,
An she knows more AN me.
Nav tells US both to write sometimes
An visitors II look,
An Bess' writin's surely fine.
But I can't make the crook
That's on the "g' an allus get
Ny SIS wrong. an then
Bess makes the SIS right. you bet,
An looks pulled up again.
Paw says it's RELY strange the way
That Bessie learns. an nav
Says that i stand in progress way
An always favored paw.
But uncle says to never mind,
But keep 4 steady chin,
Fer favorites come in behind
An old skates often win.
They amt TO fun. I tell you now.
In shown callers jis'
How ignorant you are an how
Darn smart your sister is
An parents harm their kids hat way,
An harm 'em good an fair.
Fer purity soon a kid II say,
"Well, blame II, / don't care"
indianapolis Sun
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

The Photographer OF The Durham
Herald IS one OF the best n the land.
He has a column of spicy articles every
day. Here is a specimen from the issue
of Wednesday,:
In allowing the committee to select
its WI chairman Judge Parker again
shows his good sense.
AS Mr.. Bryan is willing to take moth
ing back ne u expect the rest of US
to be OF the same opinion still.
While all OF the candidates have
friends, they are not fond of telling Of
their virtues at so much per line.
Even if the south did not name the
candidate, she thinks she did, so where's
the difference.
1t is to be hoped that Judge Parker
is not disappointed over his failure 10
receive a few lines with a Lincoln
Nebraska, date line.
Even # the road can declare a small
dividend this should not cause the Id
ministration 10 lose sight of what is
best for the state, he road and tbs
other stockholders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
A Flourisbfng Business.

A prominent actor tells this story
about two brother players and theil
experiences in q Maine temperance
town. Feeling in need Of alcoholic re.
freshment, they made application al
the local drug stores, but were told
that stimulants were sold only I'm cases
Of snake bite. The actors had about
decided to content themselves with
such refreshment as the town provided
when they heard that a certain resident
owned a rattlesnake which he kept as
a pet. Securing his address, they called
OF him and offered to hire his snake fol
use in some scientific experiments.
Nothing doing" answered the own
er. Hes booked solid for four
months ahead."-Harper's Weekly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

1t was an unwelcome thought, but
the woman could no longer doubt that
her child was dull in school.
why, here she's thirteen years DID,
exclaimed the woman, with something
like a sob, land she has never yet ridi.
culed her fathers and my GRAMMAR"
1t was possible that the girl was too
considerate to make fun Of her parents,
but ever that would show that she was
not making the most of her %opportuni-
.ties.-Puck.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

in his power to ada considerably to
his income By acting as legal adviser
In cases where the government Is in
no wise concerned, directly or indI-
rectly. OF course, the viceroys of
Ireland and of India each get a SAL
airy Of 100000 a a But they are
obliged to spend fully this sum, and
usually considerably lore, in MAIN
tanning n pomp and dignity OF their
ofice. whereas the attorney general
has no such obligations imposed upon
him, n ian, If he wishes, hoard
every penny piece that he receives.
The solicitor general, Sir z. Carson,
comes next to him in point of emolu-
ments, which amount to $4,000 q
year; that Is to say. $4,000 more than
the president OF the United States
Aarquise d. Fontanoy, in Washington
Pos.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

Strange things are happening. A
paper says meat is soaring. Some
years ago a terse writer declared that
when certain things happened pigs
would commence to fly, but we really
ont remember whether those certain
things meant prohibition in Durham,
Charlotte. New Bern and Greensboro,
or dispensaries for Raleigh and Will
mington.-Raleigh Post.
Tt must have meant that after the
Watts law went into effect pigs would
fly from the now deserted scenes of reg
istered distilleries to the swamps and
mountain Businesses where they could
find blockade stills galore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Brutan- Tortured

A case came to light that for persis-
tent and unmerciful torture has per-
haps never been equaled. Joe Golobick
of Colusa. Calf. writes: For Is years
i endured insufferable pain from Rheu-
matlsm and nothing relieved me
though I tried everything known. i
came across Electric Bitters and it's
b greatest medicine on earth for that
trouble. A few bottles of it completely
relieved and cured me-" Just as good
for Liver and Kidney troubles and
general debility. Only SOC. Satisfaction
guaranteed by r. r. Belsamy. Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Pride.

when / have occasion to punish my
son." said the austere man, 81 always
tell him that it hurts me more than ii
does him."
II don't" replied the plain Sfactical
citizen. Johnny may be a little head.
strong end disobedient, but he has too
much sense to believe anything like
that."-Washington Sear,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Two Richmond Banks Are Merged

Richmond, Va, July 21.-The Rich
mond Trust and Safe Deposit Company
and the Metropolitan Bank here were
merged today, and will hereafter dc
business under the name of the Bank
of Richmond. John Shelton Williams
is president Of the consolidated insti-
tuition and T. J.. Sands is cashier. The
capital OF the new bank is $750, goo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
His Second Edition.

Towne-I see our friend De Ritter is
the author of something really interest.
ing at last.
Browne-Indeed? I haven't seer it.
Towne-Of Course not. 1t only arriv.
ed last night. l understand the doctor
says it's one Of the finest boys he ever
saw.-Philadelphia Press. -,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
A .ud1hed Compliment.

II am told that politician never for
gets a favor"
Its quite true. If by any chance he
does anybody else a favor he never for
gets it.'-Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Pressed For Money.

The Grecian conqueror looked down
at the trembling man of countless mil
lions.
Bring in the heated irons" he said
MAY I ask their purpose!" the cap
tain Of the phalanx inquired.
You may" replied the %conqueror
They are to iron on the Croesus."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Watson May Not Had the Populist
Ticket.

Macon, Ga, July 21.-Clarence
Steed, a friend Of Thomas E. Watson,
in this city, is in receipt Of a COM
munication from him with regard to
his acceptance of the Populist nomi-
nation for President, in which Watson
states hat he has not yet decided.
Steed, who has known Watson from
boyhood. gives it as his opinion that
he will not head the Populist ticket.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay Cholera infantum, dys-
entery, diarrhoea come suddenly. Only
safe plan is to have DR.. Fowler's Elk
tract Of Wild Strawberry always CT
hand.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

Paris reports a number OF fatali-
ties from sunsfroke during the past
week. Paris should be above fmitat-
ing Chicsgo.-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

1t looks as if Russia was counting
the open hostility of England and Ger
many. The idea Of her auxiliary war
ships which have just passed through
the Dardanelles by fraudulent repre-
~sentation as merchantmen boarding,
searching and taking from British and
German mail packets such mail mat
ter as they please is enough to stir up
the anger Of these w nations. On
the British vessel all the goods were
marked with the British Arrow"
which designated them as government
supplies. This, Of curse was a great
indignity to the British government.
1t was carrying the internationally
recognized right of search to a point
which Great Britain could not stand.
And in the case of taking the mail
bags from the German steamer the
pride Of mat naughty nation was sore
ly wounded. Russia seems to be seek
ing troubles other than those ~ .Jans
are giving her, All exchange suggests
that she recognizes that she is defeated
but does not want to admit that she
has to surrender TO the insignificant
empire OF Japan and would rather en-
broil in the quarrel before She give:
up one or more of the principal Euro
pean nations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

No O6ense.
your honor. ] am guilty-guilty and
rather glad.
1t was a swat from me that put his optic
to the bad.
when perspiration ran SO fast that ]
could hardly see,
He had the nerve 10 question II twas hot
enough for me-"
drew his breath
The penalty" he said, for him should
be a lingering Death"
New York American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26

Il am glad to hear that you take so
much interest in science. Miss knowit.
What particular branch do YOU study"
"Oh, ! study them all-palmistry, as
trology. photography and the whole
LOT"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-26
Chs Messrnger.


A subscriber writes us to discontinue
sending The Messenger to him. He
gives several reasons why he nc longer
desires the paper-among them that
the ape seems to be wandering from
the democratic faith.
We ale afraid our friend has not
been keeping up with public events
since the 9Th instant. Why, The Mes
senger has been toeing the mark all
along, and what deviations from the
true meridian of democracy there
have been were by those who have
been running after false gods. We
T glad to know, though, that since
the party has realized the fctility Of
such course, it has become sane and
sensible and has returned to its old
landmarks, which The Messenger has
kept in sight all the time. Many Of
the party were wandering in b will
derness, vainly attempting to follow
a will O. the wisp. which led them
time and again into deadly quagmires,
where they were completely lost. All
this time The Messenger kept upon
the solid ground and guided its course
by the true and steady light Of old
time democracy. We are glad to know
that those who for a while fell out
of ranks at the call of o who
claimed to know a shorter and better
trail, have come to realize their mis-
take and have returned to the solid
and w~ell-trodden path Of true democ-
racy beyond the bounds OF which The
Messenger has never wandered.
Our friend Is welcome to stop his
subscription, but he cannot say that
it is because The Messenger is not
true to the principles Of genuine DEM
ocracy. We admit hat this paper did
not follow those Of the party who
flew the track of democracy and went
wild on side issues and principles
which the old party never counte-
nanced and which were in fact as
ultra-democratic as n tenets Of the
party's chief opponents, the republ;-
cans.
The Messenger has not Wanderers.
1t has kept true to democracy. Others
have wandered, but the st. Louis con-
vention sounded the note of recall,
aid they have come back to the old
paths which The Messenger and others
who held t. the true faith had never
forsaken. Instead of welcoming us
baC to the party, the actions of the
st. Loui convention gives us oppol-
tunity to extend to them cordial weS
come Oh their return to the tru faith.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Mr.. MATHEW's GOOD WORK.

:. The whole state OF Florida Il In
debted tn Mr.. George G.. Mathews for
The good work he accomplished as
proxy for General Bullock on the state
executive committee at its recent
session in Jacksonville.
Some of the members Of the COM
mIttee wanted an early primary, some
late primary, Mr. Mathews harmon
lied the opposing factions by prOpOs-
ing n compromise, and happily his
wise and timely suggestion was ae-
cePted.
AS result, the primaries are called
not too early and not too late and
Everybody seems satisfied.
The object of the primary is not to
give one candidate an advantage over
another candidate but the whole OBJ
Iiect is TO give the voter al OppOrtun-
lily to pass judgment intelligentlv
upon the fitness of the various candi.
dates for the offices TO which they
aspire.
Along the same line 10 Is unfOTtu-
nate that Mr.. Mathews did not insist
ON the committee fixing dates for the
candidates To- meet the voters, but
perhaps, this part of ;1e work will be
delegated to the central committee
and there will De no cause for COM
plant on the part of any one.
Theihings striven for should be
Justice aud fairness and when done
all is done.
There is no necessity for bitterness
nor excitement.
The candidates are all democrats
and every voter should have the right
freely and without criticism 10 express
a preference.
Every voter has the right and
should enjoy the right to express an
opinion uutrammelled from fear or
a apprehension Of any kind.
If he is not accorded this right the
theory that he is a sovereign IL .
fiction.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
THE SaGE OF MeRTEL.
Gives Advice to Fellow Democrats
The Pepper Box Should Not Pre-
vail Against Sound Reason.

Editor of the Banner: In the prema-
ture and heated campaign for Senator
ial hOnors that was opened several
months ago, take it that all good cit
liens of Florida regretted that any
should feel called upon to eject into this
ill-timed campaign the pepper-box and
mud Singing instead of personal merit
and qualifications. 1t seems to me to
be bad taste and the manifestation of
a conscious want of merit on the part
of any candidate for any office to re-
sort to such political tactics. Are we
not all, as members of the great demo-
cratic party, descendants from the same
Caucasian race, and inheriting the
blessings of self government, brethren,
bound by the same common ties of
brotherhood that was bequeathed to us
by the blood of our forefathers in the
Revolutionary war, that gained their
indeI endence, and has, as a result,
placed us in line with the most power
full and progressive nations of the
world? Would it not be in line with
our material progress on all lines as
wise, far-seeing statesmen, to not only
grasp the great political issues of the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05

day and not only discuss those issues
before the people. but with the sagacity
Of profound statesmen, as educators OF
the people, in anticipation OF new is-
sues that the present must neces-
sarily develop, but to formulats
public sentiment to meet and Dis
pOse Of those issues when they
come? say yes, and believe that the
sovereign people OF this state. at the
primary to be held May 10. will rise IN,
their might. and by their ballots reIe-
gate such disturbers OF peace and good
will to the rear.
AS to the three candidates for Sena-
torial hOnOrs who first appeared upOn
the rostrum, believe that either has
sufficient ability. IL their intellect was
Ecentered upon conservatism and pro-
found craftsmanship, to represent
Florida with honor to himself and cred
it to his constituency.
There is but one Ben Tillman to use
=" PAtSHhOAh anu nolu MS Own anu
command a degree Of respect among
his fellow Senators. 1 am OF opinion
that in view Of FlOrida's great need
just at this time of the improvement OF
her rivers and HORRORS. and, last but
not least, in securing national aid I'm
the construction of improved roads. and
the construction of a ship canal across
the most eligible point OF Florida. that
it would not be good craftsmanship 20
swap horses while crossing the river"
and place instead Of tried and true rep
a pepper-box in the Unit
ed States Senate, because. forsOOth, his
fiery venom might drive from US eur
best and most efficient co-workers.
The history of Florida comes down
with an unbroken democratic precedent
in giving her representatives in Con-
gress second term. do not claim
that Senator Taliaferro is entitled to
the credit solely of all that was done
for Florida during his term
m office. A PascO. DOugherty. a Bull
ock and others did their best, did well.
and under the same circumstances that
Senator Taliaferro was surrounded, and
he same unity of action that prevail
I'd among our Congressman. would
doubtless have done as he did, succeed
ID. A Mallory, a Sparkman and a Da-
yis stood shoulder to shoulder with
him, and each is entitled to the hearty
of all the people. Of well
lone, good and faithful servants" and
ay, I'VE reward merit, unity and sue
ess; return and continue to do as you
lave DONE" H W. Long.
Martal Florida
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05

Ihe Senator Evs No Questionable
Ever dd
MaSre-FOr
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
LoDa1Ne-HousEs roR sALE-cOn.

->>>>~--.>1-~-.--@So(-
cottage besides rcAt 500 per month: can get
10 years lease; brick building; everything fine
condition; fine business proposition.
We have a number OF special bargains in
hats of 8 to 10 rooms. new and modern; can
be had for less than half cost to furnish: must
be sold. either account of sickness or de-
parture.
Have large list of real estate hotels room
Ing houses and business chances for exchange
or trade always hand.
-
Eooming Houses and hotels For Sale.
H. c. DECKER. ........ .o06 MARKET ST.
H. c. DECKER. PHONE JOHN 81.
SQUARE DEALl Nti-CLEAR TITLES.
Over Is years selling houses in this city.
MONEY TO LOAN or ANY HOUSE.
- See the Following Bargains:
20 rooms; transient ................... $3.50
90 rooms; new: fine Observation-Disclosures. 1900
II rooms only $3.50 cash .............. $50
100 rooms; apartments; clears 5000. $500
10 Rooms-Corner.
Clears slG0. Owner Sick
In Hospital Must Sell.
Make Offer. Sec This Barga.n
At Once.
90 6O-Room Country Hotel. $4,000.
~ ~ rooms; rent SO; only $3.50 cash. =. $3.50
- rooms; all light and sunny; rent SEQ. 400
70 rooms; Market St: strap ......... $500
20 rooms; up-to-date hotel: swe location 500
IU-room house; new furniture .......... 600
2L-room house on Post st............... 300
rooms' sunny corner. N of Market st. 400
!eO !eO rooms; always rented clears $780,. $500
1O3 rooms; apartment; clears $400 a mo. 5000
H. Z. DECKER, 906 Market St, cor Stockton.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Eddy St. cor. Market and Powell
Headquarters for Rooming- houses. Hotels and
All Kinds CT Business Chances.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28
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LoDa1xe-zousEs FOE SALE.

corner Third and Market sts.; tel. Black 1907.
Hotels and rooming houses for sale. Free list.
Abstract Of Title Free With Each Sale.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Beautiful new building; grand entrance;
electric elevator, lights: steam heat: co light
and sunny rooms, elegantly furnished; spacious
halls; draperies and fittings of the best; where
you can have exquisite home besides clear
ing $500 per month above all expenses; close
in; cheap rent and long lease; this house is
always full of best people; sickness causes
sale; exclusively with US.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Here is 1G good rooms close in with
rooms rot furnished but are all full and pay:
$50 per mcnth above all expenses; owner tax.
ing larger house; price Sl05O.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Here is a nice little home Of 10 we'll fur
nished rooms: rent only $50; where YOU cal
clear $50 rer month and have Best rooms
Van Ness ave-; only $3.50
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

only SEQ: good furniture: carpets; nice
and clean and paying well; $500 down bal
ance out Of house: price $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

LoDGING-EoUsEs WANTED.
WANTED--A lodging house of about 90 rooms:
furniture must be in good condition and rent
reasonable; state full particulars. Box 1895.
Call Office; no agents.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-28

Beautifully fur
nished house of
90 rooms; on a
S u n n y corner.
stick a pin here.
the rent is only