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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
ANOTHER
Mrs. Henry c. Mcqueen Died This
Morning From Pneumonia.

Mrs. Henry c. Mcqueen. died at her
home OF S. Front street this morning
at $3.50 O'Clock from pneumonia. Sae
had been sick only a few days and tine
news of her death will be a great shock
to her friends in this city and elsa
here
The time at which the funeral will
talk place will he In to-
morrow's paper
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08

May . s.e7h 6s2n asTM ks1H
Cash quotations - fellows.
Flour strong: No. 8 spring wAeaA " 70
So; No. . red S7k TO ssA: No. . sorR
a.: No. Q yellow <Sh: No. s oats 60 to
36A: No. 3 white 36h to 3sh: Asss pc<x
per barrel 1850 to $i3-s2h: lard per lee
pounds Sc. so to sass: short rths Sides
(loose) s6.37h to $6.Ssh: short char
sides (boxed) $685. to ssTS: wAaksy
basis OF high wines $l.27.
New York. January flour
Fairly active with some mifss aakiag
l0c more. Minnesota patents G.Ss TO
$3.50. Rye -four firm.
WHEAT-Spot strong: rot red
$1.00. Options had another war scare
today and reached the highest figures
OF the season. continuing strong ell day
in the face OF more or less reayiziux
by the big holders. Cables we're nuch
higher and with the break In eonsols
helped the war excitement. Our mar
ket closed steady and strong At ~ to
2Ac net advance. May s1A: July -.
CORN-Spot strong: No. , nominal.
Option market fully shared the whea,
advance and was strong from start to
finish with commission houses good
buyers and some export business done.
Closed strong and 1kc net higher.
May 53A.
OATS-Firm; No. 2. 4sh. Options
nominal
LARD-Firmer: western seoaNej
$780, regned firm: continent t7.4s
PORK-FirTn.
RICE|Quiet.
MOLASSES-F1rm.
SUGAR-Raw nominal; fair rehaIng
8: centrifugal sc test 3h; molassrs SUI
gar "a; refined quiet.
BUTTER-Firm: extra oreamexg "a;
state dairy Is TO Il.
CHEESE|Quiet; state full cream
cO,olI rnlnral SAanSarnha. 10. luf~ SanEn
1919: small White September iS late
made 1919
EGGs-Firm: state and PGa.yIva-
MIA nearby average finest 80.
POTATOESSteady: Long fsiand
s2.25 to $3.50; Jersey s212 10 s2.gT: Jsr-
sey sweet $50 to $3.50: state and wes-
tern sacks $40 to SEQ.
PEANUT3Steady. fancy haxdp,sk-
ed "a to 8: other domestic 8 to D.
CABBAGE-Steady: domestic per
ton $500 70 $500: per 100 8. 30 sic
COTTON SEED OIL@was k~mer
and closed a shade higher in ssns.
cases. Prime crude fob mills - 10 20.
Prime summer yellow 81: of summer
yellow nsminal: prime white % to DC:
prime winter yellow 10 to AZ.
NAVAL STORES.
New York, January 6-Ttxpe.tine
firm co. Rosin steady.
Savannah. January e~.-Turpentine
firm 57h; sales 100 casks: reeeipes So
casks. Rosin firm: receipts lisa bar
rels: sales 554 barrels: exports 1eo bar
rels. Quote. A b c *2.25: d Szsa; z
$3.50; r $3.50; G $40; II s2.4s: r "a &c;
x s2.S5: Nj :2.95; y $3.I0; w "a $50;
w W :255.
Charleston. January 6-Tnrcentine
steady II 55A. RosIn steady: a y g
ID e F $215; q $40; II $2ss; I szS5;
X $40: n $3.50; ~ $2.s5; W . s3.15:
w w $40.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
MARKETS By TELEGRAPH.
ANC

New York. January 6.-Money en-
call Easy 21h to 3 per cent: lowest y.
per cent: closing bid and offered pa
per cent. TIME loans easy and dull.
sixty days Az to 5 per cent; nin3ty
days and six months AZ to 5 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 5h to 6 per
cent. Sterling exchange strong with
actual business in bankers bills a.
81. S4.S5 to S4.SS for demand and at
81. 81. 20 to $4.S2 for sixty day bits.
Posted rates $4.S2 to s4.S2k and S4.S5
to $4.S5h. Commercial bills SASHA. Bar
silver 51A. Mexican dollars 4SA.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
BIG SUCCESS
Modern Shakespeare
Presented at ACdd-
envy Last Night
UNDER THE W.. l.. |.

Maxxy Professional Companies-
The Acting Last Night Was Fine.
a Large Audience is EminentIy
Satisfed-The Plot Is a Good One
and its Rendition Was all That
Could be Desired-Two Speciafties
That Were Well Received.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
Installation Of omcerA

The following officers OF Je10eA
Lodge. X Of p were instalisa Azt
night by Deputy G. c.. A Anaose1.
assisted by r. s. Collins. d. o. v. O..
H. E. Bonitx. d. q. p:
c. C.-R- C-Rubright.
". CIV. o. Page.
P.-W- p. NcGlaughon.
II, OF WI o. Smith.
~ at Ale /. Hatch.
L &C. w. Craig.
o. &C.. W. Bransh, J;
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
Was Given to the Victo-
rious ''YeIlows' at the
Y. M. C.. A. Last Night
FORTY PRESENT

The Evening Was One Of Unbounded
Enjoyment-Each Boy That Gets
a New Member Will be Invited to
an Oyster Roast at the Sound
Interest I'm the "White" and 'Blue"
Contest Incrcasing-"Whites" Will
Meet on Saturday to "Count
Heads"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-08
BONDS.
COTTON.

Liverpool, January - .. m--Cot-
ton: Spot moderate business done.
prices % points higher. American
middling fair 7.4S: good middlfng 7.c2,
niddling 7.22; low middling ZIG: goo5
ordinary 7.eS; ordinary 6.Ss. The sales
OF the day were 1000 bales. OF which
geo were for speculation and export and
included s,Se American. Receipts $500
bales no American.
Futures opened firm and closed bare
~ steady; American middling G.. o. g:
January 7.o1; January and February
7.eeo7.s1: February n March I'd;
March and April $50; April and May
s.oeoS.ss; Nay and June 6.9S. June AMI
July 6.g; July and August SSs: Angus.
and september $50.
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EXPRESS
MISCELLANEOUS.

Amalsamated Copper ............ ASA
Brooklyn Rapid Transit. ........ 4Sz4
Pullman Palace Car--..........- ZIG F.
Etaaderd Oil go
Tennessee Coal and Iron.......... 35A
United states Steei-.--..-.-..... 9Fs
Grated states steel pfd.......... S53>
Western Union SO
Virginia Carolina Ch pfd....... 9S bid
Atlantic Coast Line 4S......-.--.. s3
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PORT RECEIPTS.

Galveston asy at I1Kc; net receipts
II. 23S bales.
Norfolk net receipts $3.50 bales.
Baltimore nominal at 1875.
Boston quiet at 1885, net receipts
243 bales
Wilmington dull at 12xc; net re-
ceipts 1S bales.
Philadelphia quiet at 13.6.
Savannah easy at 11Hc; net receipts
$3.50 bales.
New Orleans quiet at 13hs: ne 70
cetpts IA BIS bales
Mobile easy at l5kc: net receipts
1.I33 bales.
Memphis quiet At lac: net receipts
1.911 bales.
Augusta easy at 1850: net receipts
6l3 bales
Charleston frm at 151xe; net receipts
as bales.
Cincinnati nominal: net rsesipts ..sc.
bales.
Louisville nrm at 1axe.
ST. Louis arm u 1Ske; net reeeipes
- bA3D.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
Attend the Caucuses.

District Attorney Jerome of New York,
who knows as much about practical pol
itics as anybody, recently told the Yale
students that all their study of munich
pal reform and publication of politics
was wasted if they did not attend the
primaries where politics had it's source.
This is especially true of conditions in
Vermont, and as most of the caucuses
for county, district and state conven-
tions are held this week it is the first
duty of every citizen to attend his party
caucus. The merchant should leave his
store, the farmer his field and the pro-
fessional man his desk. IF tho caucuses
throughout the state are well attended
the candidates for office will be nomina-
ted by the people and not by manipula-
lions of the politicians. The latter can
handle conventions, but the people con-
troll the caucuses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
Stanley's Story of Four Fingers.

No better epitome of Stanleys career
has been conceived than that given by
himself in his "story of four fingers" On
his return from finding Livingstone, he
said. he had the honor of a public recep-
ton by the Royal Geogra phical Society,
and the especial honor of being presented
"to an exceedingly distinguished person
age in the scientific world" who regarded
him with condescending favor, and even
went so far as to shake hands with him.
"He gave me-" said Stanley, zone fin
ger!" After his second and third adven-
lures, his exploration of the lakes and
his opening of the Congo to civilization,
he was again publicly received, and this
distinguished parsonage regarded him
with even more favor than before. Again
he shook hands with him. "He gave me
two fngers!" Orce more Stanley went
to Africa, to rescue the faithful Emin,
and on his return he was third time
publicly received. A third time. the dis
tinguished parsonage condescended to
smile upon him, still more approvingly
than before, and third time to offer
gers!" Yet once more Stanley appeared
in public, with a fair companion, Miss
Dorothy Tenant. who a few moments
later was Lady Stanley. There, once
more, the distinguished parsonage was
present, and so tar condescended as to
beam upon him with unreserved APP
proval. The throng was too great for
me to get near him" said Stanley, "but I
have no doubt that, had l been able to
do so, he would once more have offered
me his hand, and on this occasion he
would have given me all tour hngers!"-
New York Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
MENACED AT LOOM
A PLUOKY WEAVER ENDURES A
PAINFUL PERSECUTION.

Course Pursued by Mr.. Hickey to Bring to
an End Serious Interference
With His Work.
The pluck which Mr.. O. H. Hickey,
cotton weaver, of No. 8 Main street, Har-
ris, Rhode Island, exhibited in resisting
an effort to drive him from his looms in
the Bernon Mills Of Georgiaville, was
truly remarkable.
Every day his work was hampered
more, and at its close he dragged him.
self to his home and was put to bed ex-
hausted and suffering to such an extent
that sleep was impossible. Every morn
ing he forced himself with heroic reso.
luton to resume his work. But the days
went by without bringing him any re-
lief, until it became clear that even his
remarkable will power could not long
sustain such fearful odds. His good
wife became alarmed and both began to
look eagerly for assistance.
"My trouble came, Think says Mr..
Hickey, "from the strong draught of
cold air that played about my feet at
my six looms. One foot swelled just
above the ankle, and the pain became
something terrible. I forced myself to
limp about during the day, but it was
worst at night when I got home and, as
soon as got my supper, had to go to
bed to get little relief. Besides the
torture in my foot would have nervous
jumping spells, shortness of breath and
pain near my heart.
81 stood it as well as could for three
months, trying many medicines but all
the time getting worse, until two friends
told me what wonderful virtue they had
found in DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. One of them said they had
cured his rheumatism and that he con-
sidered them the foremost of all RENE
dies
"Now, I bless DR.. Williams Pink
Pills myself for the first box I took
helped me and, after had taken three
boxes, the swelling went down and the
pain and lameness left me for good.
have had no trace Of the dreadful illness
since.''
Obstinate cases Of neuralgia, sciatica
and even of locomotor ataxia, have also
yielded to the same remedy, which is a
specific for all diseases of the blood and
nerves. These pills are sold by all drug
gists throughout the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

Railroad earnings are an unfailing
barometer of the business situation and
since the new year opened there has been
a steady decrease in earnings among the
big railway systems of the country. In
the last two months $4,000 men have
been dismissed from the service because
of the slack times, which is the most
general reduction since the dark days of
1898. The railroads have also cut down
expenses in other ways, and the outlook
is not bright for the summer, though as
yet there has been no reduction in divi-
dends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
Has Them All Outclassed.
Walter l.. Mains 1904 Circus
equalled.


equaIled.
What is there new about circus?
How many times does one hear this
question discussed upon the approach of
a shows coming. Many there are who
still adhere to the old belief there is
nothing new under the sum-" To those
sharing the latter opinion, Walter L.
Mains Worlds Exposition exemplifes
the erroneousness of such convictions
This big amusement enterprise is almost
entirely made up of novelties, marvellous,
rare and thrilling achievements with
little regard as to cost of production.
1t has been conceded by all showmen for
several years that the Main Circus, in
point OF beautiful horses, rare and costly
animals, has not a competitor in the
amusement field, and the richness of the
entire institutions exhibition this year
places it in a class all by itself for up-to-
date modernness.
Mr.. Main is the first big circus owner
to provide two ticket wagons on the
show grounds (open at 1 and o. m. J
tor the sale of reserved and general admis-
sion tickets, also placing on sale admis-
sion and reserved seat tickets at Cor
don's drug store, Railroad street and
Eastern avenue. from 9 a. m. on morn
ing OF exhibition, for the convenience of
the public. Another modern idea is hav-
ing all the shows canvas both sun and
water proof. In arranging the vast pro-
gram of entertainment, the delights of
the little children have not been lost
sight of. Take it all in all, if the reader
visits but one circus a year. the Main
enterprise presents the best, largest and
cleanest amusement possible, and this
show should receive his patronage.
Show lot on Fair grounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
An Advertising Thought.

Most people are too busy to read long
drawn arguments. Have an idea. Begin
with this idea like the crack of pistol.
If it is a good idea, little argument is
needed. 1t will be understood if clothed
in simple language. Simplicity does not
mean bad grammar and slangy phrases
rather nicely in the choice of words.
Short, sharp sentences, like blows
straight from the shoulder, make the
strongest hits. Only deceit needs flow
cry verbiage to cover its falsity. Truth
hourishes best in the open. The argu-
ment made, stop-the quicker the better.
Brevity and conciseness are always
clear, never blurred, and point the way
straight as an index finger at road
fork.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

Justice Brewer of the United States
Supreme Court recently preached in the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New
York city, and in the course of bis address
compared the Bible to the Koran aud
the writings of Confucius, saluting the
Bible as ''our nations sacred book"
81 do not mean by this" he explained,
"that as a nation we have state relig-
ion, but that this nation is based upon
the teachings of the Bible. All through
ognition of this BOOK
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
1t Will Bear Watching.

The Socialists have met at Barre and
nominated a state ticket. Most OF us
had forgotten that there was Socialist
party in the state. Not even the
election figures will bring it to mind
again. Montpelier Argus.
All of which is probably true as far as
Vermont is concerned, but our esteemed
contemporary must have noticed the
growing tendency towards socialism all
over the United States. Here, for in
stance, are such conservative journals
as the Outlook and Boston Evening
Transcript suggesting socialistic doc
trines to rid the country otthe iniquitous
and INSCRIPTIONS coal trust, whose
leader rants about the ''divine right"
of the coal magnates. And Professor
Hall of the Union Theological Seminary
contributes striking article to the June
North American Review in which he de-
clares that socialism is the most formid-
able opponent of organized christianity.
Socialism is religious faith" he says,
land is being embodied in a religious
organization. Hence it happens that no
calm academic discussion has any more
effect on its fortunes than the sneers of
pagan philosophers had upon the activ-
tiles of fanatic monks in the second CEN
fury. 1t is not science but a dogma;
it is not belief, but profound trust"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
A Step Towards Government Control.

The United States government has
decided to own and operate all the wire
less telegraph stations on the Atlantic
coast, believing that in time of war it
would be absolutely essential to control
all news sent or received over sea. The
navy department decided that if the gov
eminent controlled the Offices in war it
should have the same control in times OF
peace, and eight stations will be estab-
lished along the Atlantic coast and mes
sages taken and delivered to the tele-
graph companies free of charge. The
step from the government control OF
wireless telegraph to the control of the
telegraph and cable companies is not
long one and one that has many deslra-
BILE features.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
Christ to the Church.

Written for the CALEDoNIAN.l
Are thy garments spotless and white,
Pure and white.
Bride of my choice, Bride of my choice?
Are you walking daily in the light,
Heavenly light,
Bride of my choice?
Do you listen, eager to hear
Duty's call,
Bride of my choiF. Bride of my choice?
Ready to follow, without fear,
Loves sweet call,
Bride of my choice?
Are you watching with earnest prayer,
Ceaseless prayer;
Bride of my choice, Bride of my choice?
For my coming and glory to share,
Heaven to share,
Bride of my choice?
Are you waiting with lamps aIight
And burning,
Bride of my choice, Bride of my choice?
Ready, morning, noon, and at night,
With yearning,
Bride of my choice?
Overcoming in 1ife's conflict
Is the goal,
And the promise is of ''al1 things"
To the Soul
Bride of nay choice.
SIDNEY II. HATCH
Everett, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

A deplorable outcome of William Ram
do1ph Hearst's canvass for the presiden-
tial nomination is that it has drained his
mothers purse so much that she is aban-
doning some of her philanth-opic work
patron saint and leading benefactor of
the University of California and among
other successful enterprises which she has
now abandoned is the college settlement
at West Berkeley. 1t was maintained at
$4,000 year and 800 children were pro-
vided with instruction and recreation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

Editor l.. Fl. Lewis of the Morrisville
News and Citizen has purchased the
Cambridge Transcript and will soon
move the plant to Morrisville where the
paper will be published. Mrs. Brush has
published good paper every week
since.her husbands death and the readers
of the Transcript are to beicongratulated,
now that change has been made, that
hands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

The republicans have won a decided
victory in Oregon and it is good omen
for the coming campaign. Two years
ago democrat was elected governor
this year the republicans have carried
the state by $4,000 majority. If Vet
mont and Maine do as well in Sept
ember, and we believe they will, Presi-
dent Roosevelt's chances for election in
November will be very good.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

One of the leading farmers in Vermont
recently told the writer that in his
Judgment, based on extensive travel
throughout the state, the majority of
the people wanted Hon. Charles J. Bell
for governor. We are inclined to think
the gentleman was right, and if he was
right in his conclusions Mr.. Bell will be
nominated provided the people attend
the caucuses. If they stay away they
can hardly complain of the result.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

The story comes rather direct that the
late Senator Quay advised President
Roosevelt to appoint a politician as
chairman of the Republican national
committee as he believed the campaign
would be one ofthe hardest in history and
might become more difficult asi advances.
But the President insists on having Sec
rotary Cortelyou, and it will be what
Harper's Weekly terms personally
conducted campaign.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
Judge stafford's Resignation.

The following correspondence is self
explanatory:
St. Johnsbury, June 2, 1904.
To His Excellency,
]. 6. Mccullough,
Governor of Vermont.
Sir:-Being about to accept an appoint
ment to federal office incompatible with
the one I now hold under the state, I
hereby tender my resignation as fifth
associate judge of the supreme court of
Vermont, to take effect on the sixth day
of June, A. D., 1904, at six O'Clock in the
afternoon.
And to the people of the state, in your
person, desire to express my gratitude
for the trust reposed in me during the
four years of my service.
Your obedient servant,
WENDELL P. STAFFORD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
North Bennington, June 8, 1904

A<OA III lO03 j odG 1oOf.
To the Honorable
Wendell P. Stafford,
Judge of the Supreme Court,
St. Tohnsbury, Vermont.
Sir:-I am just in receipt of your resig-
nation dated the I'd inst, as fifth associ-
ate judge OF the supreme court of Yer
mont, to take effect on the 9th inst, at
six O'Clock in the afternoon.
hereby accept your resignation.
Permit me, in the name of the people OF
the state, to acknowledge the wo1 til OF
your judicial service and while congrat-
ulating you on the eminent position to
which you have been appointed. to express
their regret at the loss which our supreme
bench will sustain by your acceptance
Of your new position. beg to subscribe
myself.
Your obedient servant,
]. 6. MCCULLOUGH,
Governor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15
STATE POLITICS.
DIR. HIead's vIctery i'm Rutland.

There is little question that DR.. Mead's
victory in this city will make him
stronger throughout the state than he
wotlld have been if his friends had sue
ceeded in securing the delegation from
Rutland without contest. Judging by
the way the towns in this part of the
state are electing Mead delegates to the
convention there is general unanimity
of opinion on the west side as to who
should have the second place on the
ticket Rutland News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

The wedding of Hugh Haryev Butter
field. son of editor and Mrs. A. E. Butter
field OF North Troy, to Miss Evangeline
6. Barrows of MorrisviIle, took place at
the home of the brides parents Satur-
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Butter
field will reside in North Troy, where
Mr.. ButterfeId has charge of the Palla-
dunn Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-15

Well, the American player, William ].
Travis, beat the English at their own
game of golf and this makes up for our
defeat at lawn tennis last summer.
About the only comfort the English get
ont of their defeat is that Mr.. Travis is
native of Australia.