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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13
A Healing. GosneI

The Rev. ]. c. Warren, pastor of
Sharon Baptist church, Belair, Ga. says
of Electric Bittors. Its a Godsend to
mankind. II cured me of lame back,
stiff joints, and complete physical col
lapse. l was so weak it took me half an
hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of
Electric Bitters have made me so strong
| have just walked three miles in so
minutes and feel like walking three
more. It's made a new Nan out of nie.'
Greatest remedy for weakness and all
Stomach. Liver and Kidney complaints.
Sold unuer guarantee at Bellamy's
Drug Store. Price SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13
Death of Well known Contractor

Oswego, NJ Y, February 9.-News
was received here today of the death
at Palm Beach, Florida, of John
O'Connor, a wealthy contractor of this
city and P%ittsburg, who had been &C.
lively identified with the building of
several southern railroads. His death,
which occurred last night, was due to
heart disease. He was 55 years of
age.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13
The Yellow Fever Germ.

has recently been discovered. 1t pears
a close resemblance to the malaria
germ. To free the system from dis
ease germs the most effective remedy
is DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guar
anteed to cure all diseases cue to MA
laria poison and constipation. Csc. at
r. r. Bellamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13
Death of General John Eaton.

Washington, February 9.-Generai
John Eaton, a distinguished Civil war
veteran and noted educator, died here
today, aged II years.
At time he was editor of the
Memphis Post. He also was superin-
tendent of schools for Tennessee and
in 1870 became United States commits
sioner of education, which position he
held for sixteen years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

We have not had any snow yet, and
this is the eleventh day Of February.
We may not be quite out of the woods.
but we are mighty near it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

If Mr.. Roosevelt keeps on making
appointments which do not please
either faction in this state the Black
burn and the organization cliques
will have to come together for mu-
tual protection.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

Both republican factions in this
state played their hands for all they
were worth and now that the presi-
dent has made the move both claim
not to be satisfied with what he has
done.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

No doubt Colonel Mann will find
that the indictment against Editor
Hapgood has scared away many OF
the gold-sealed suckers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

Eleven years ago Miss Anna Gould
was willing to give up her money for
a title. Now she wants to give up her
title to save her money.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

Six months before the meeting Of
the democratic congressional conven-
ton and already six or more candi-
dates in the field with New Hanover
yet to be heard from.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland of consumption, yield to
the soothing healing influences of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

We do not reckon Mr.. Wagner will
deny the statement that Mr.. Roose-
welt is a genuine politician.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-13

The Small Chap-"Say, papa, what
is the rae problem?" Papa-"Pick-
ing winners kansas CITY Indepen-
dent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

Socialism 20 thousands. rust % Uncle Toms
Cabin made nnumbefed Abolitionists.
A regards such plays as Daughters Of
Men and The Lion and the Mouse they
have afforded suggestions that have un-
doubtedly led very many people to look
more deeply into he problems portrayed
by Charles Klein. In my Judgment
there is a sufficient public interest in social
problems at present to justify the presents-
ton Of far more radical plays than any OF
those mentioned-pays, for instance, in
which the class struggle shall be plainly
set forth; the struggle between those who
produce wealth and those who despoil for
selfish purposes the ones who produce It.
Such plays would, l believe, do q vast
amount OF good"
do you believe 10 asked by the In
terviewer, that, as suggested In the Daugh-
tiers Of Men, the eternal brotherhood Of
man will only be brought about by the
elimination Of strtfe-in other words, by
sentiment, rather than by struggled
Strife is necessary. I believe that We
shall never accomplish anything Of lasting
value TO humanity except by vigorous 90
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which Il entails. and the establishment Of q
cooperative commonwealth
-What would be the first step toward
the establishment of the conditions you
deecribe?'.
"There would be no first step The first
steps have been taken long ago and more
are being taken every year. Each endeavor
to open the eyes Of the public TO the presence
of injustice 10 q step In the judgment OF
Socialists, however, the progressive recog-
milton Of the w~astefulness and injustice OF
the present system will bring public owner
ship of the great industries, such as the
t-ranscontinental railways, the telephone, the
telegraph and the coal fields, and Of all
utilities upon whose efficient administration
the welfare Of the people in common de-
ponds.
These changes are likely. however, TO be
brought about in considerable measure
before the termination OF the present CAPT.
talistic regime and before there is a Sooialis-
tic majority in Congress. A striking
Socialist measure which will undoubtedly be
adopted early after the Socialists gain
control Of the Legislature will be the render
ing void OF all contracts calling for private
rents ard interests. as being contracts adj
verse to the public interest, making such
mearned profits illegal and uncollectible at
aw.
The Socialists claim that, as q rule,
the owners Of industries are no longer
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
NEW YORK'S ART TREASURES.
Private Collections Even Richer Thai the
Museums,

The greatest ~reasure OF art in New York
are not to be found in museums, but in
private hands. The Metropolitan, the pub
Brooklyn Museum have their treasures,
which Europe may well envy. But II some
Asmodeus could uncover the roofs of New
York, writes Charles De Kay in BroddUdy,
he would find masterpieces indeed.
Fashions change. luckily, and different
collectors fortunately have different hob
bies, 90 that private collectors in this city
are not less varied than valuable. One COL
lector who has made an unrivalled cabinet
Of ivory carving. is now wild on the subject
Of Sicilian amber, a rare product OF the
rivers In Sicily, differing from amber OF the
Baltic-that immemorial source Of the great
ambertradeo of Observation-Disclosures %oolors,
which range from pale amethyst to hmpid
purple, shot with red.
Another devotes himself to porcelain
lanterns, mostly of Chinese p~rovenance,
and q third to pottery, necklaces and rings,
found In Egypt and Palestine where bodies
AVE been inferred In ancient times. There
may be a dozen collectors OF rarely beautiful
sword-guards, such as Daimio and Samurai
wore during the recent feudal era Of Japan
to a couple OF hobby riders who rejoice In q
newly discovered N~etschuke, or button,
carved in the form Of a mask by clever
japanese artisans, a mask repeating in
pigmy size the portable masks used In pro-
cessions and plays.
American collectors are independent
folk In some respects; they are apt to shun
observation In their projects; they dislike
to buy things which have been much ex-
hibited. Moreover, they are singularly
shv Of each other; in a way, jealous. They
hold aloof, one from the other, instead Of
| taking counsel, as II they were afraid TO be
thought to lean on mothers opinion and
were pursued by the idea that a fellow
| collector might snatch the prize from under
their noses.
Sometimes their scepticism regarding
objects offered them by dealers in New
York is oomically Offset by the ease with
which dealers in London and Paris mulct
them of great sums. The case in point
was a tapestry offered to a certain very rich
man In New York for $50 900 n declined.
He went to Europe q bought a set OF
| Fiemish) for. the tidy sum of $685. 600.
| But in this set Of five there were two pieces
which were no other than the single tapes
tries offered him the year before for
$40, 900. This tapestry had been sent
| back 70 Paris, cut in two, the halves pro-
| yided with borders like the other three and
the whole set OF five sold to the same
millionaire for s12S,Oo 0 apiece.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
" OLD CANNON.
A N~eishbOr's Explanation OF supposed
Relics 10 the O6Oth Man.

When you are looking up landmarks
and historic spots in New York it is not al
ways wise to make too many inquiries.
A sightseer who was lodging the pict-
| turesque groups that lounge along Front
street stopped at the corner where Coenties
Slip comes to an end. Stuck into the side
walk at this point the stroller saw portions
OF two canno -
They were barked and battered. One
was, or had been, a six FOUNDER, the other
was Of smaller bore. h latter is on the
edge Of the sidewalk, the former is in the
centre.
Questions put to several loungers about
them elected no information. The stroller
then stepped into a commercial house near
by. Every one was busy except the man
who seemed to be the boss. He was sun
ming himself in a window.
81 beg your pardon" said the inquirer,
but l am seeking information. Can you
tell me the history Of the two old cannon
on the cornerP"
Don't know that they have any said
the man In the window.
Il lave passed here several times con-
tinued the inquirer, -and never noticed
them before"
Ever pass here in the night?'
The stranger said he never had.
well, il you ever had you would nave
noticed them. Ive parked my shins on
the dodblamed things often enough 70
deserve a pension
There Is undoubtedly some story mixed
up with these old guns said the stranger
in ar insistent manner.
Il suppose there is said the boss, sbut
not the kind you're thinking about.
"a long time ago there used to Re q slip
where the street ia. II you know ANYTHING
about ships you nov that when they coma
into port they've got to tic up Ehf Well,
they we got TO ave something TO tie up 70,
haven't they, eh2
-Hitching posts for ships in those days
were not numerous. Shippers made fast TO
anything in sight. COenties slip was fam
GUS in its day as a landing place. These old
cannon were probably bought In one a
those ship junk shops and plautcd big -sfa
down. The ships made fast to them.
-Ry and by the slip was filed up. The
man who had planted these canno disap-
peared. The city didn't own EN-. Nobody
owns 'em. II you want 'em you can have
'em. | wouldn't lose any time, IL I wero
you, mnsing around about the dad blamed
things"
After the stranger had faded away the
boss remarked to a clerk that the man who
a made the inquiries was the eeOth sight
seer that had asked about them dodblamsd
iron posts
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serenity, and this Is emphasized when,
without n noise OF the opening door, Mr..
Stokes enters, alert, nervous, ready for the
action Of an impending interview.
The typewriter girl finishes her task,
says goodnight and Is gone. Mrs. Stokes
comes In and sits by her husband. There
Is no sound from the outside world. In
that eyre you are as secluded from the
outer world as II you were in a cabin on the
mountain side.
There Is no opportunity given to make
the interview light and sketchy. There is a
mass Of figures and facts ready at hand;
there arp two serious people who refuse
% admit the so-called popular element TO
their chosen work.
They do, however, admit that a theatre
recently visited has furnished them with
much thought regarding the influence Of
the drama on sociological questions. Says
Mr.. Stokes:
AS to the stage and literature. the pos
sibility OF influence Of these two factions can (,
OF course, not be readily estimated. Few
individuals become Socialists by purely
subjective reasoning.
Almost always socialist thought arises
as a result Of suggestions conveyed to the
minds Of people by arguments or remarks
met with either in actual LIE or In the realm
Of literature; m the drama may readily
become equally influential. A novel like
The Jungle for instance. has suggested
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

participants m the Industrial life OF the
nation. that they at the pnessne time take NO
part In the creation OF the nations wealth
and are entitled 10 no share OF Il. The old
style owner, who himself acted as en-
ployer nj manager Of the factory. has
long since sold out; to-day ownership vests
In mere stockholders who. merely as stock
holders, take no part in production.
Stockholders may be executive officers
OF corporations and as such may be highly
useful, but in their capacity a. mere stock.
holders they render 10 service at all.
Ownership OF industry changes from day
to day; no n knows and few care who the
holders Of stock in any corporation may be.
The executive officers, managers, superin-
t~endents, are to-day but employees Of the
owners and continue In Office regardless
Of change in ownership Of stock.
The assumption OF ownership OF our
great industries by the people will involve
no radical change in the methods OF In
dustry except that they will be safer and
more healthful for the employee. Owner
ship would pass from q group OF capitalists
to the nation. Just a. Il passes to-day from
n group OF capitalists to another group
without disturbance In the industry itself.
III there were enough land for every
body within reach Of the worlds markets,
IL would do no harm for q few individuals
here and there to fence OF portions for
their exclusive use, nor for such private
owners to charge for the privilege OF ac-
coss thereto. But to-day no sue con-
dition exists, all lands within reach OF the
worlds markets being now owned by a
small majority Of the population for the
purpose not Of use out OF profit. at the ex-
pense Of the users.
we Socialists claim that those who make
beneficial use of natural resources should
DO entitled to all the profits accruing from
IA Use and that no profits can rightly
accrue to people who do nothing except
levy tribute upon the useful
Mr.. Stokes closes his Socialistic talk with
q reference to the woman suffrage move
ment.
We Socialists claim that there is no
justice In dcpriving any intelligent man
or woman Of q voice In the administration
Of public affairs. The Socialists regard
oma az equally intelligent with man
exceptions TO be noted on both sides-and
at least equally homes and as worthy OF
respectful consideration.
1Sino woman's interests centre in the
home more than do mans, II is believed
political life will lead to more attention
being devoted to such measures as may
be proposed tending to a high type OF domes-
tic life moro possible than IL Is to-day for
immense numbers Of our people,
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reposeful atmosphere, far removed from
that Of the street outside.
Mrs. Stokes finds comfortable places for
the visitors in the window seat. Then the
quiet tones OF her voice for b has that
excellent thing in woman, a voice gentle
and low are heard debating:
We Socialists It is so easy for
the capitalist "
When she rises n turns on the light
and quickly reseats herself you see before
you a different personality from b old
Rose Pastor-more mature, more attractive,
more sure.
She is dressed simply and her dark blue
dress is without a frin. The only note Of
color is the mass of brown gold hair which
the light would make into a halo If she al
lowed it any loose ends on which to work
its craft.
The keynote of her surroundings is
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operation OF man with man. I believe tn
the cooperation OF those who see injustice
and wrong for its overthrow, and also in
cooperation to secure something better.
Il do not believe, however, that much
can be accomplished for the betterment
OF society without political action. 1 feel
that the interests Of capital and labor
are so afar apart that complete justice viii
not be achieved until industry is democra-
tized through political action; and that
neither the Republican nor the Demo-
cratic party is acknowledgements to 40
complish the desired end
what is the chief goal Of life from the
Socialists standpoint-the ultimate goal7'
The liberation Of all who are in bondage,
to the end that in freedom a higher type
of individual and social life may arise. The
immediate aim is the abolition OF the system
known as capitalism, and the wage slavery
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

fresh butter. This year as soon as the
held butter began to pop up in price the
other followed suit, and the reason storage
butter went up was because the supply
was really small and the dealers saw a
chance TO recoup themselves for their
losses last year, when some houses lost
enormously because they were shy Of filing
European orders. They held back, re-
fusing to send more than a small percentage
OF their stock out OF the country, believing
there was a chance to make more by storing
it and selling IL at home. Consequently
they were overstocked.
Last June, on the contrary. the dealers
exported freely, putting down in the ware
houses what has turned out to be a scant
supply and which 10 they can sell at a
figure which means a big profit. The sup
DIV of fresh butter is about as large as
usual, but the demand for it is greater
because OF the increase OF population,
and naturally the butter merchants are
not going to charge minimum prices for
the fresh article when storage butter is
quoted 20 per cent. higher than last year
The probabilities are that next year, or
as soon as the spring butter begins to come
in, prices will drop and stay at a norma
figure for the next twelve months.
AS to eggs, the fresh country article is
scarce, not from any fault of the hens or
the weather, but simply because the de-
mand is greater. Storage eggs. I am in
clined to think, are plentiful enough, and
the only reason for the stiif prices charged
is that the dealers see a chance to earn
a few extra dollars.
The weather so far has been propitious
for egg laying, but had it been otherwise
that wouldn't have made any differences In the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
A Tribute 70 Temperance.

From Tie LONDON LhTORIcIe,
The gravedigger Of a little town In Scotland
was induced to give up his habit Of hard
drinking and sign the pledge.
At a pu bic meeting he gave his "eXperi-
ence." u never thocht to tell ye." he said,
that for a whole month I havena' tou ched
a drap Of anything, I've saved enough to
buy me a Draw oak coffin wi brass handles
and brass naIls-and II I'm a teetotaller for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
SOCIALISM AND THE THEATRE.
j. &. PHELPS STOKES SAYS STAGE
THE CLASS STRUGGLE.
IN Favor OF Plays More Radical Than Any
Heretofore Presented-In His Norfolk
street Fia lie Talks About the Aims
OF Socialism and Woman Suffrage.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Phelps
Stokes is at ~ Norfolk street, Just on Grand,
and is ianked by mriiners' shops, drug
shops and ~tailors' shops. Their fiat is on
Che fifth floor of the building.
As you near the door Of the foe you hear
the cltch click OF a typewriter. When
you knock the door opens and a girlish
figure stands before you. Behind her il q
dimly lit room, in whose half light sits
another girl whose fingers are on the keys
pfthe typewriter. Before you have stepped
from the narrow corridor which leads into
the living apartments, you arc conscious
OF the atmosphere OF the place-a serene,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
COFFEE v.. COLLEGE.
student Had To Give Up Coffee.

Some people are apparently immune 4o coffee poisoning-if your are not. Nature will tell you so in the ailments she sends as warnings. And when you get A warning, heed it or you get Surt. sure A young college student writes from New York:
 .sI had been told frequently that coffee was injurious to me. and if had not been told. the almost constant headaches with which I began to suf- fer after using it for several years. the state of lethargic mentality which gradually came upon me to hinder me n my studies, the general lassitude and Indisposition to any sort or etfort whlch nossessed me, ought to have been sut- ficient warning, But ] disregarded tHano ill my physician told me a few months ago that I must give up coffee or quit college. I could hesitate no longer. and at once abandoned coffee.
 "On the advice of a friend I began to drink Postum Food Coffee, and re- sotce to tell you that with the drug SSF coffee removed and the healthful hronerties of Postum in it's place was soop relieved of all my ailments. The headaches and nervousness disappeared nntirely. strength came back to me, and n,v complexion which had been very Verv bad, cleared up beautifully. Bet Ter than all, my mental faculties were toned up, and became more vigorous man ever and now feel that nc eourse of study would be too difficult for me" Name given by Postum Co., battle Creek. Mich. ,,..,.
 There's reason. Read the httle book, The Road to Wellville, In pack pGss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-23
AeRp crrrzEN vERY 1Lr..
Robert smith of Lee, County Not E
 pected to Live.

Robert Smith of Lee, County Not Ex-
 pected to Live.
 Opelika, Ala, Feb. 22.--(SpeeiaI)-- Robert smi-h who lives near Oak Bowery, lies critically i'll at his home, and 1t is not expected to recover. Mir. Smith is about seYenty-six years old. and has been one of the most success ful farmers in this section of the coun- try.
 Hon. John B. Ward, of Abbeville, Henry County. who is a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and In dustries. has been in Opel!kn recently in the interest of hts candidacy.
 A petit jury has been drawn and sum- moned for a special term of the probate court to be held March ist, to try the case of Or Jver c. Cormet vs Mrs. Leila A. Tucker In this case the will of the late John Tucker is being contested by one of the heirs
 Representatives of the Pea River Valley and Gulf Railroad Company. were in the city Wednesday night con- ferring with city officials and the building of the jroposed point on the Florida Coast. The line of railway if built will traverse some of the best farming and timber lands in this State and Florida
 Hon. T. D. 5amford has accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement address before the Urion Springs pub- lie school at It's closing exercises in June.