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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13
"Cayalry'' on Oxen

In his article spears on Oxen Cav
airy" in the Technical World Maya
zine, M. Glen Fling describes a unique
army IN Madagascar:
"Charging with heads lowered is
part of the driIl and an exciting part,
too. for the onlooker. Thirty mounted
natives mounted on their oxen stand
at attention some hundred feet apa--
from thirty more natives similarly
mounted. At the given signal they
rush at each other. the oxen with
heads lowered, ready to strike. the
natives with their spears grasped
firmly and e. fixed on the ncom-
ing foe They come to a sudden
halt about three feet apart, wheel right
about-face and make ready for the
second charge.
ITO one watching it seems as
though the two corps must of a Ger
tainty go crashing into each other,
and this is what sometimes does hap
pen in the early drills. These acct
dents never result in serious mishaps.
however. and amid great yelling of ma
tives, sounding of bugles, snorting
and stamping of oxen the cavalry is
always brought back into position ami
order is once more wrought out Of
chaos.
"The oxen are neither slow nor
easily frightened. and they have
proved most intelligent. learning their
part Of army life with remarkable
rapidity and taking to it as naturally
as a regular veteran charger. They
are powerful beasts and possess great
fortitude and endurance. Lacking fear
in battle and advancing with great
speed upon In opposing army, their
horns pointing forward. they would
create great havoc among horse "a
airy"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13
Vote Out DiSDenSarY.

Lamar. October THE anti-dispnn-
sary party of this county is thoroughly
organized and their full strength, no
Edoubt, will be polied next Tuesday,
10th instant, AMI it is the general opin-
ion that the ~dispensary will be voice
out. There is no organized effort on
the part OF voting out the dispensa-y
still there is no doubt that if Two
thirds of the voters Of Darlington
county vote on next Tuesday, the dis
Densary will be retained.-Special to
Florence Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

The Original Laxative Cough Syrup
is Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
1t expels all cold from the system
by acting as a cathartic on the bowels.
1t relieves the feverish conditions OF
1.-THE throat, draws out the infiamma
ton. cures the cough and strengthens
the mucuous membranes of the lungs
and bronchial tubes. Kennedy's Taxa
tive Honey and Tar is a certain, safe,
prompt and harmless cure for colds
Group and whooping cough. Sold by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

A new idea in a Cough Syrup is ad-
vanced in Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar. Besides containing Pine Tar,
Honey and other valuable remedies.
it is rendered Laxative, so that its use
insures a prompt and efficient evacua-
ton of the bowels. 1t relaxes the ner
vous system, and cures all coughs.
colds. Group, etc. A red clover bios
som and the honey bee is on every
bottle of the Original Laxative Honey
and Tar. Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

1t is impossible to have a clear mead
an active brain a vigorous comtiru-
ton or a strong body when the d,gnS
ton is weak Or when the stomach is
out of order. kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will put the stomach and digestive or
cans in good condition and improve
the general condition. r. R. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

The Biblical Recorder is of the opin-
ion that Governor Glenn is a supreme
court in himself. But Editor Barley
could not survive unless he could ciIt-
icise some one high in authority. This
is his long suit.-Greensboro Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13
Plans to Get Rich.

are often frustrated by sudden break
down. due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They take out the mate
rails which are clogging your energies.
and give you a new start. Cure head
ache and dizziness too. At r. r. Bel
Iamy's drug store; 25c., guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Superintendent of schools seems tc
be a rather lucrative position out in
Illinois. Professor Dougherty, super
Sntendent of CITY schools in Peoria a
many charges against him for fofg-
me and embezzlement. The shortage
aggregates something like $500 900 -
fCharlOtte News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Even the Portland Oregonian is
sometimes unkind. For instance, When
it says that a speech by Mr.. Fairbanks
is an amiable noise in the air without
any particular meaning.-Hartford
COurant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Richmond. Va, October 10.-Actlng
upon an order Of the treasury depart
ment J. E. B. Stuart, customs collector
at Newport News today reinstated in
office and restored to their former SAL
aries two clerks reduced by him some
time ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Those people who are waiting for US
to LAUGH into indiscriminate abuse Of
everyone who does not think just as
we do on every question have a long
wait ahead of them.-Industrial News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

One insurance official says bond DEAL
ing syndicates are a matter of necessi-
tv. And that's the mother of inveE-
lions in book keeping, presumably
Philadelphia North American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Feel tired, no appetite, cannot sleep,
work or eat? That's tiredness and
will disappear at once if you take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. 3;5 cents, Tea or Tablets. r.
r. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

It is perhaps ali right to find faalt
with the governor when he is appar-
emily in fault. but we should not 60
1T Just to have something to talk
abou-.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Senator Morgan may be ironical Ill
declining the invitation of Chairman
Shonts to join the latest junket to the
Isthmus. but his reasons are Logical
enough.-Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

1T was almost d miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me- of a terrible
breaking out all over the body. I am
very grateful" Miss Julia Fillbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

The Democrats are talking beaIlti-
fully about holding up the Presidents
hands. but he does not want to go iaHo
a fight with this as his only depen-
Gence.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

impurities, gives YOU strength, heath
and happiness. That's what Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea viii lido. 80
cents, Tea or Tablets. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

A boon to travellers: DR.. FOwler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry. Cures dys-
entery, diarrhOa, seasikness, nausea,
Pleasant to take. Acts promptly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Mi. Dixon NAV not take it as a coul-
DIiment. but it is our belief that he
could have played the leading part in
-teThe Clansman" better than any mem
her of his company.-Durahm Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-13

Monarch owe pain. Burns, cuts
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
store.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
HE PITCHED HEADL oNG TO THE FLOOR.

Justly be called of the better class.
Davis was a giant of a man, over six
feet in height, broad and burly as
we'll.
zone time l was out tarpon fish
Ing, possibly a mile or two from
shore, when I noticed 'Toothpick and
another man cruising about at little
distance from me. Suddenly Tooth
picks partner, who was stepping
gayly about in the boat, fell into the
water.
I'm wild effort to recover his
friend, Toothpick' fell after him.
The boat, which was sailing a bit
free at the time, without being steer
ed, got her head into the wind and
stood there, Tapping her sails.
"When 'Toothpick' fell into the
water we pointed our boat for him,
but as we approached he waved his
hand and yelled:
Don't stop for me: save Jim. h,
can't swim a lick and he owes me
over $1,000
1T was about three days late,
when I CHANGED to meet Davis In the
barroom of the hotel. After extend
ing his hand and thanking me fol
saving his life, he said:
g" But about Jim; you know he
owed me $1,000. Well, what does the
+ fellow do? AS soon as he recover:
his breath he lands on me. and says
that he must be in a streak of goot
luck because he didn't drown, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

John j. thinner, Amateur Champion Middeweght Wrest.
Ter, Says His Wonderful Strength Is Due to Reg
ular Use of That Marvellous Tonic and Invig-
orator, Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
wrises
gained the wrestling whisky.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
Dufy's Pure Malt Whiske>

About an hour later Toothpick
suddenly entered the room at the rear
door, armed with a butcher knife
about as long and as big as a cavalry
saber. There were a dozen men in
the room, including the meek little
man over whom the row had Harted.
Presently, Davis bnt a red eye on
the dealer, who was now behind the
bar, and remarked generally for the
benefit of the multitude:
Every gent takes drink here
except you, you horse thief! point
ing at the offending dealer.
THE moment the round of drinks
were disposed of, the faro man took
his turn, and, mimicing Davis in tone
and gesture, said:
Now, then, every gent here takes
a drink except you, you horse thief"
pointing scornfully at Davis.
THAT was Toothpick's cue. He
came at the faro-sharp with wild
rush, butcher knife to the front. But
he had tackled the wrong man. He
had hardly started when bang went
the card sharp's prompt pistol, and
bullet crashed through his brain,
and he pitched headlong to the floor.
That was the end of Toothpick Davis
The writer would add-speaking
about bad men"--it is strange how
few who attained notoriety as des-
peradoes looked the role. Most of the
transmississippi "terrors," with the
exception perhaps of Cole Younger,
looked anything but dangerous. Jesse
James resembled a mild-mannered
country pedagog, and Frank James
might be taken for a parson. Cole
Younger's brothers were inoffensive-
looking boys, and even Ben Thompson
would have passed unnoticed in a
crowd of FOUNDERS. The Pacific slope
killers We're rather a harmless-look-
ing lot, and, inferring from this, l
am forced to the conclusion, the
heavy villains of western history
were not in accord with the stage
traditions-ruflians in look, manner
and conduct.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
By Albert n. Moducker.

Bruce Mayor, travelling man Of
many and varied experiences, and a
number of others, Were chatting in a
Wabash hotel the other evening,
when the conversation turned Oh
bad men" Of the west.
Texas has had many" remarked
Bruce. land few. l dare say, eXcelled
Davis-Jim Davis, commonly called
'Toothpick' Davis-and whose name
is doubtless familiar to all of you.
Il recollect him first at Austin;
weston, where he ran a faro game and
a general gambling house--a gambl-
ing house of the kind that might
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
Y. P. M. M.
CONFERENCE
fScripps News Associatior)

ASHEVILLE, N. c., June 23.-The
third annual conference of the Young
Peoples Missionary Movement began
here today and will continue until
Jdiy 8. Each day of the conference
there will be symposiums on vital
topics, or one or more platform adj
dresses by prominent speakers, on
missionary or devotional themes. The
afternoons will be devoted sr.irely to
rest oai recreation. The evening hour
will be occupied by an out-of-doof
vesper service, followed by denomina-
tional group meetings, where denomi-
national representatives will formu-
late, under the guidance of their de-
nominational leaders, plans for the
work of the year.
Among the participants are promi-
nent educators, evangelists and di-
vines from many states both north
and south.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
FALLS & NORTHERN
RAILWAY COMPANY LOON
LAKE EXCURSIONS,

Effective June and until further
advised, following round-trip rates
will be in effect from Spokane ia
Loon Lake:
On sale Sundays, limit following
Monday, 81.
On sale daily. limit 80 days. $3.50.
On sale daily-commutation 20
rides, limit September Is, $40.
II. A. JACKSON,
General Passenger Agent,
Spokane, Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

started for Toothpick, shouting: I've
got you now" Davis turned and fed
as If spurned by the devil himself. "
/ Speaking of those times, reminds
| me of the rustler war in Wyoming"
/ spoke up an old gentleman.
Il was in Cheyenne at the time
| the outfit left. little Englishman
| had come to town the day before with
letters of Introduction and he was
simply wild with delight when he
found he could go along and see the
rustlers done for; but when the
rustlers got the best of 1t and cooped
up the whole lot, the Englishmans
nerve oozed out until he hadn't a
single strand of It left--he was sim
ply limp with fear. Then came the
rescue from the fear of assassination,
but with it the certainty of a long,
wearisome Imprisonment. Weeks and
even months passed with the poor
devil lying on his cot and counting
the flies to pass the time.
at last, after three months OF ut
ter WEAKNESS, he got out on BAIL
Haggard and unshaven and covered
with dirt, he left the courthouse and,
Fastening to the telegraph office, he
wrote a message to friends in Eng
land. 1t contained the one word:
Free
''Then he disappeared for three
hours, when back he came to the
telegraph office, with new trousers
rolled up at the bottom, a new white
shirt open at the throat and a new
silk hat on the northeast corner of
his head. There was a roll to his
gait, a radiant smile on his face, and
an unsteady look in his eyes, but.
taking a pen in hand, he braced him
self and wrote another message, as
brief and to the point as the former
one:
Drunk"
by the way, adverting to Tooth
pick Davis, do any of you gentle
men know what finally became of
him." asked the whisky salesman
presently, with an air of interest.
"Oh, he got killed finally" an
swered Bruce Mayor. 1T was some
where up in Gunnison country, I be-
lieve, over in the 'Tincup' mining dis
trct Toothpick was playing faro
bank one night, and went broke. He
turned to mild-eyed little fellow
who was sitting on his left and said:
"Stick so on the queen for me,
pard.'
THE mild little man complied and
the queen lost. Toothpick borrowed
another so from the mild little man,
and lost it in the same way. Then
Davis strolled out, but in half an
hour returned with 500. He played
and soon run his $40 up to $500 or
$500. Then the meek little man, who
had loaned him money, went broke.
Tin broke, Davis said he; sup
pose you pay me that $780,
eco away from me-, said Davis
savagely; Don't bother me now
but I didn't talk like that when
I loaned it to YOU demonstrated the
little man.
"'You keep on bothering me about
that $780, said Davis, with dark
frown, and I'll make you look sick.
"Then the dealer with his eyes
swapping in an ugly way, pointed a
steady finger at Davis, and said: You
cash in what chips you have; you
can't set another bet on this layout.
/ "Toothpick bluffed some, but ne
wanted his money. So he showed his
chips over with scowl, and the deal
or cashed them up. After he had the
money in his pocket, Toothpick arose
! and left the room.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

that, if Ia stake him against faro
bank, he could win 100000. The
| worst of ii is that he actually madt
me believe it. Well he lost $1,000 of
my money. and now he owes me $500
see? 1t would have been better If
grateful as l was"
Il think" said the drummer for a
Kentucky liquor house, Il used to see
| something of your friend 'Toothpick'
| out in Texas, too. 1t was when the
branch of the Missouri, Kansas &
| Texas railway was extended in 1872
| from Parson, Kan, to Dennison. 1t
went through a section practically
preempted by the marauding half
breeds, the rustler and criminals who
subsequently had to emigrate to NO
, Mans Land in the Texas panhandle.
While this road was in course of con-
struction the bold monte men, etc,
ever went unhung, hyena-like,
swarmed about the tent towns t.
prey upon the railway laborers.
Shooting was as common as swearing.
The ocials lived in cabooses with eX.
ira timbered sides-sort of fortress
on wheels.
Colonel Edward Lynde had the
contract for the road. He was fine
looking man, 1.-THE, active, alert and
stranger to fear.
Colonel Lynde engaged Davis to
bring 100 yoke Of oxen to ths present
city of Eufala to carry supplVa south.
But Toothpick simply rounded
similar number of Texas steers, and,
yoking these up with difficulty,
started out. The second day out there
was a grand stampede, in which wag-
ons were overturned and confusion
reigned supreme. Toothpick made
not the least attempt to modify mat
tiers, but rode away south.
"Lynde started after Davis with
big muleteer named Jim. 5O-mile
chase brought them up with Davis,
who was accompanied by a Mexican.
Toothpick reached for his guns, but
was covered by Big Jim. The Next
can, who had attempted to throw
murderous knife, dropped it with an
oath when he got a bullet in his
wrist. Davis was tied up with ropes
like trussed chicken, thrown in
wagon and hurried back to the end
of the line, where he was made to
square accounts
zone night, about a month after
this. Colonel Lynde drove into the
hamlet Of Avoka. and, jumping from
the blackboard, FASTENED into the no.
tel. The bar was full of smoke and
border men, and in the midst OF the
largest group stood Davis. Every
man was accounted a man of expert
ence,' and all had heard of Tooth
picks boast that he would fix hyde
at the first opportunity.
"Lnde never carried a gun, but he
had one thing-nerve. He walked
over to Davis and pushed him aside,
remarking in a loud voice that he
would shoot him on sight if he cross
ed his path again. He then proceeded
up stairs and to bed. Then the ganb
proceeded to liquor up and man
was shot in a room directly beneath
him.
Early next morning Lynde went
into the office, which was long,
narrow room, with q railing at one
end, when, suddenly, there was
commotion in the street. Davis burst
in the door and reeled in with re-
volver in each hand, and, with an
oath, asked for Lynde. That worthy
leaped over the railing, and, drawing
his huge old-fashioned pocketbook,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
Cherry PeCtOra1.

Cherry PectOra1.
Doctors have used it for over
sixty years. We are willing,
anxious that you should ask
YOUR own doctor about your
usinRit for coughs, colds,
bronchitis. Lowell. Mass.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

bob" Evans says the Japs are
such good marksmen they Gun nv
the head of n pin. The Russians
sbould see that no pins show after
this. But can Jap hit lie head or
a nail3
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

"rhere is more money in circula-
ton now than ever before"
well, there's more of mine, any
way"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23

Now, in these windows here and
in the door," said the architect, you
should have French plate glass"
Not on your life" roared the man
who had accidentally found a gold
mine a year ago. II want this house
to be a corker, no matter how much
it costs. No plate for me-you put
in the real thing"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-23
BREVITIES

Carriage Co. Tel. 4S7. Fares, Csc.
Ladies' play billiards and pool
every day and evenings at Phster
billiard parlor.
The most healthful thing is a saw
ings bank pass book; there are no
microbes in 1t to steal away your
peace of mind. 1t is q guarantee of
good behavior.
Deposits made now draw interest
from July 1.
Spokane & Eastern Trust Co.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1905-01-12
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