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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
PROSPEROUS ARGENTINA.

With all the boasting of the people
Of this country over our tremendous
foreign trade and the great balance
in our favor of exports over our i'm
ports ii seems one Of the republics OF
South America is far ahead of our
end in size of the South American
republics. Her aggregate amounts are
not larger but when considered per
capita her foreign trade puts tina: Of
the United States in the shade. Her
exports for last rear amounted 10 six
ty-two dollars per head Of her citizens,
while those of the United States equal
ed only eighteen dollars per capita.
Argentina's manner of managing
her finances could be studied with
profit by our fnanciers and treasury
department officials.
The following from the editorial COL
umns of the New York Tribune viii,
be interesting reading to those who
take interest in the management of the
financial department of our govern
ment:
Those who still doubt the capability
Of South American republics to attain
a high degree Of prosperity will do
well tC observe h existing conditions
of Argentina, the second of those states
in size and importance. The year just
ended was by far the most prosperous
in it's history, but the present year
bids fair to surpass it. In the first nine
months of 1905, according to official
statistics. the exports from the country
Were-exluding specie-$247,1 ITO, 900
gold. AT the same time the imports
by way of the custom houses were
$155,651,460. Doubtless there were
many millions more of imports, for
smuggling is rife in Argentina, but at
any rate the imports fell far below
exports, leaving a handsome balance
of trade on the right side. The sum
Of export will perhaps be better ap-
preciated when we recall that Argen-
tina has a population of only $3.50, 600
so that, if a corresponding volume Of
exports was maintained throughout
the cal. it amounted to more than
$50 a head of the population. We
pride ourselves on the vast exports of
the United States, but at most they
are never more than SIS a head, or
considerably less than one-third as
1ttC oo tIlOSe VI <ASSIIli1ld.
The finances of the country. too. are
getting into c~reditable shape. The
yearly revenue is much in excess of ex-
penditures, yet taxation is not burden
some. 1t has been thought wise
therefore, to accumulate what is call
ed a Conversion Fund at the rate of
100000 a month. This is deposited in
bank, n now amounts to more h "a
$11.000,O0O. When it amounts to
$4,000, 900 it will be made available
for the redemption Of D money
and thus for the maintenance of the
latter at it's lawful value of A cents
gold to the dollar. With these business
conditions prevailing, with the popu-
lation rapidly growing through births
as we'll as through immigration, with
twelve thousand miles of railroads and
thirty thousand miles of telegraphs
working. and with the government
stable and efficient, the outlook for
the great southern commonwealth is
certainly suspicious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
THE BLACKBURN-ROLLINS FIGHT
STILL ON.

1t looks like this matter Of federal
appointments in this state never will
be settled. Messers. Skinner and Mil-
likin, we believe, are the only mes
who have landed safely. Frazier ana
Grant thought themselves as good as
safe and Holton had reason to feel
pretty sure; but now, according to The
News and Observers Washington COR
respondent, there is uncertainty about
these three.
1t turns out that the nominations of
the. postmasters for Greensboro and
Goldsboro are being held up in the
senate committee at the request of the
president. Ths request was made a
day or two after the anne were sent
in and has not been withdrawn. This
discovery vas made Tuesday by Sena-
tor Simmons when he went to the
committee room to get the papers in
the Grant case in order to make a
favorable report on his nomination.
This news was a surprise to Congress
man Blackburn who thought he had
plain sailing with these two of his
friends.
The only one to clinch his Office is
Mr.. Millikin, and he was appointed,
10 the surprise of every one, to an Of
flee which the president had most pos
{s-y1lx Ioa1nroI IN onnfhnr n n6i60fa
that the latter should have.
There is no telling one day what
will happen the next at the White
house. Mr.. Roosevelt's mind seems to
be as c3angeable on the subject OF
appointments in this state as has
been the weather Cor this remarkable
winter.
1t was said Tuesday that it had
been decided that Mr.. Harkins would
get his third term as collector Of the
western district; but that was two
days ago. The president may today
send in the name of Mr.. c. G. Bailey,
who is said to have been endorsed by
Chairman Rollins though such en-
dorsement is now denied.
Judge Douglas has sent to Senator
Simmons some serious charges against
Mr.. Frazier involving his conduct
when public administrator, and MIR.
Blackburn has charges to file against
District Attorney Holton.
And thus matters stood at last re-
port.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
RUSSIA'S SUICIDAL COURSE.

The ruling power in Russia seems
determined on it's own destruction. Its
every action is calculated to weaken
the hold of the reigning family on the
empire. Every thing is done that can
be to ALLEVIATE all those classes of the
cars subjects who should be the chief
support of his throne. 1t is O report
ed from St. Petersburg that an order
from that city. This includes all
classes. Even the richest merchants
are allowed to remain only six months
in the year. All the members Of their
families are ordered to leave the city
at once.
In order, apparently, to stir up hos
tility toward the United States a St
Petersburg paper publishes a state
ment %purporting to come from the
United States that President Roosevelt
intends to seize several islands off the
Siberian coast and claim them as ter
ritory of this government. Nothing
could be more absurd. The report, no
doubt, was published with the hope
that fear of American aggression and
anger at such threatened procedure
would tend to strengthen the govern
ment among it's subjects and put a
stop to the attacks of the anarchists.
This kind of talk is calculated to
estrange such friends as the Russian
cars government is friendless at
home and seems trying to make itself
so abroad.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
A Flour and Grist Mill and = Buggy
Factory to be Started-Many People
View the Wreck.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Goldsboro, y. C, February IA
Among tbs new enterprises that are
scheduled for Goldsboro in near
future are a large four aud grist mill.
and another buggy factory. The peo-
pie who are TO put up h money and
10 take an active part in the manage
Of these enterprises do not care
10 make their names public at present
There is something tangible in the re-
port bsides the rumor, and before wa
termelon and cotton tiossom time both
plants will probably be in operation.
Numbers of people ave been out
today n yesterday to view the wreck
on the Smithfield road which occurred
early Monday morning. Up to the pres
ent time the wrecking crew has been
unable to move the engine which is
partially buried in the sand with the
pilot and he headlight damned right
up against a blackgum tree. When
the engine struck the open switch it
Jumped the track and took TO the
woods. 1t did not turn over, but kept
on its feet. The engineer stuck to his
post and applied his air brakes. The
fireman jumped and neither n were
injured.
About one month and a half of the
three months asked for by the railroad
pcOpi 10 COHSlUSr d site Tor the new
union passenger depot has expired,
and Goldsboro people are beginning to
get anxious to know what will be done.
1t will be remembered that the rail-
road commission gave the railroads
ninety days in which to formulate
their plans for a union passenger depot
for this place. The railroad people and
the railroad commission easily con-
ceded the fact that Goldsboro sadly
needed a depot, and the only question
ct issue when the meeting was held
here the first of last January was the
location. 1t was to consider this that
the railroads asked for ninety days.
OF curse everybody will not be pleas
ed when the result is announced. There
are a large number Of people who ia
vor the taking UP of the rae from
Center street and running them
around the city. The railroad people
slightly intimated that they might be
willing to do this. Some people op-
pose his plan and there is no guessing
now what will be done.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
To CASTRO.

It looks like Venezuela is to be sub
jected to homeopathic treatment for
her long attack of buster and def
ance Of the United States and the
nande4, known as FL Mocho, the Grip
pie" is said to be getting up a revolu-
ton for the purpose of overthrowing
tie Castro government and establish
ing one which will he more friendly to-
ward ours.
Hernandez resides il this country
for the reason that his head would not
lons remain on his shoulders if he
We're to return to his native land I'M
less backed up by a stronger force than
The one Castro could muster TO cap
tire him. He is an exile. Sentence
was passed on him Just after lie had
been deposed several years ago as Ven
ezuelan minister at Washington. Once
before he led a movement against Cas-
tro, but was unsuccessful. After serv-
ing a term in prison he was released
and became a general in the presidents
army.
The enemies of President Castro
are urging Hernandez to lead a
second revolution which, it is claimed,
has prospects of success. 1t is also
said that the movement is being back
ed financially by the Bermudez As
phalt Company and hat it will receive
aid from the French Cable Company.
1t is the former company, composed Of
Americans, which has had 50 much
trouble with Castro and whose con-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th.
THE YELLOW PERIL.

Is the 9th OF this month, Saturday
of next week, to be a day of peril to
American citizens in China? There
seems to be some devilment brewing
among the ChinaEen, and our govern
ment is uneasy as to the outcome. The
state and al departments are taking
measures TO protect American residents
in China should an uprising against
foreigners occur, though they declare
that they do not consider such occur
renee imminent. They recognize the
fact that there is great unrest among
the Chinese and that hostile feeling to-
ward Americans is increasing.
A Cincinnati dispatch states that
Wong Fong, eX-secretary of the six
companies in San Francisco, who is
visiting in the former city, says he
thinks tire Boxer trouble is about to
be revived and that it will eliminate
in the greatest massacre that a ever
occurred in China. He has issued a
" O. lI6 ~ III VI Aho 80
friends, telling them to cable to friends
in China to leave hat country as soon
as possible and in the meantime to
place themselves under German pro-
lection, but by all means to get out
of the country before the Oath instant.
He stated chat he had received infor-
nation that circles of the Chinese re-
form association had been instructed to
begin on that day to throw off all for
eign elements"
Whether Wong Fong has received any
such advices no one but himself knows.
There may not be a Eor1 of truth in
what he says; still, it is known general
" that the Chinese have for some time
been growing more and more hostile
toward the Americans in their country.
Of la there has been aOre than L
hostile collision and the lives OF the
American residents are becoming less
safe each day. For this reason this
warning should be needed by those
who would be the victims of such an
outbreak, and our government is wise
~ taking ~precautiors to act with
promptness if it occur.
There is no doubt that the Chinese
have much cause for grievance against
this country. While they are expected,
in fact, forced to throw open their
country to American commerce and
immigration and to have our civiliZa-
ton forced upon them, they are ex-
Guided from our country. Those
classes of Chineses who are excepted
in the exclusion bill and can come here
under certain conditions are subjected
to rude treatment and insults from gov
eminent officials. Their treatment at
the hands of American officials and the
people generally Oh occasion is such as
would be considered sufficient for a
like demonstration by this government
if any of OH citizens were subjected to
the same treatment in China.
Until the oath has come and gone
there will be much ~uneasiness in this
country over the situation in China.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

The Charlotte Chronicle thinks that
the man who carelessly left the rail-
road switch open on the Greensboro
yards, thereby causing a wreck and
the killing of FIVE men should hang
himself as the law cannot do it for
him. + the law does not hang men
who commit deliberate murder you
ought not to expect a man to hang
himself for a murder not intentionally
done.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

The Louisburg Times has passed its
thirty-ffth mile-post. For the last
twenty-nine years it has been under
the management of our clever and
pushing Brother Thomas, whose aim
has been each year to make his paper
an improvement on what it was the
year before and we congratulate him
on the manner in which he has sue
ceeded in this endeavor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

All old-time Cough Syrups bind the
bowels. This is wrong. A new Idea
was advanced two years ago in Kenne-
dy's Laxative Honey and Tar. This
remedy acts on the mucous membranes
of the throat and lungs and loosens
the bowels at the same time. It ex-
pels all cold from the system. 1t clears
the throat, strengthens TIE mucous
membranes, relieves coughs, colos.
Group, whooping cough, etc. Sold by
Robt. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

tention with him caused so much fric-
ton between the governments Of Ven-
ezuela and the United States.
We do not suppose government
will take much trouble to aid Castro in
putting DOM the revolution If it mate
rallies or will be very diligent in its
efforts t. prevent the revolutionists Sc
curing aid in this country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

A man who once had rough horny
hands made them soft and smooth with
Witch Hazel Salve, but he used the
genuine-that bearing the name "E.
c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago" For sores,
bells. cuts, burns, bruises etc. it has no
equal aid affords almost immediate
relief from blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding Piles. Sold by Robt. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

1t has become too often the case that
county officers in the state are more
concerned about making themselves
popular enough for reelection than
about enforcing the laws, and the
Governor does well to put the sheriffs
on their guard.-Monroe Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

A New York physician says that
man really digests fshbones. That's
easier than digesting some of the
fish stories one hears.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
A SAD CASE.
Two Deaths in One Family in Less
 Than a Months Time.


 Mrs. Clara B. Royster died early yesterday morning at the nome of her mother, Mrs. Bliss, south of Tempe and in her death one of the saddest cases imaginable is recorded. She leaves two little girls, twins, bright children and the pride of the family to mourn her loss Her death, following as it does that of her brother A. C. Bliss. so closely is particularly dis tressing The family Is most unfor- tunate and since coming to Tempe have met with financial reverses and sickness until now. but the mother, a daughter and the two little twins re- main.
 Mrs. Bliss, her son A. C. Bliss. her two daughters, Mrs. Royster and younger girl. came here from Colorado a few months ago. Their former home had been in Kentucky but they moved to Colorado on account of the health of different members of the family and on to Arizona for the same reason. Mr Bliss had had considerable eXperi- ence in the cultivation of sugar beets and arriving here. rented the F.. A. Murphy ranch. formerly the D. ,. Buck place. south of Tempe MT. Bliss was suffering from tuberculosis as was Mrs. Royster, when they arrived here and the health of both declined until both have passed away As yet nothing has been realized from the sugar beets and the family has for some time past been in stringent cir cumstances, but through the kincnesS and generosity of neighbors have been given every care and attention. The Blisses stand high in the estimation or Tempe people. No better man thali MT. Bliss ever settled in the valley; he was upright, conscientious and honest and while living here gained the friendship and respect of all with whom he came in contact. Mrs Roy ster was an educated woman and stood high in the regard of the many friends she has formed while living here. Friends have again done every thing possible for the remaining mem bers of the family, in this their sec ond sad bereavement in so sh,rt space of time The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home under the direction of the firm of Moore, Mcclellan and Wickliffe who donated everything necessary. Inter ment was made in the Double Butte cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
TEMPE
TEMPE BOOSTER cLue.n
A Proposed Organization of Business
 Men and Others.

There was an enthusiastic meeting of young men of Tempe a few nights ago in the rooms above the Arizona Hardware and Vehicle companys store, for the purpose of talking over the organization of a social club Of Tempes Business men and others who might be interested in joining. There has frequently been talk of some such club or organization in Tempe but at no time has the thing got down to firm basis and the consideration of the proposition never went further than mere talk. This time however. there
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

Free, next Wednesday, one fine Sx1O frame with each dozen cabinet pictures at Tempe gallery.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

pr. R. B. Moeur, J. W. Woolf and W. w. Anderson returned yesterday morn ing from Texas where they have been for several weeks past.
 Registered at the Casa Loma yester- day were the following Will Want land. San Francisco; Emma l.. Chip man, Los Angeles
 There was a good meeting of the odd Fellows Saturday night, well at tended and two members. r. NJ. Killell and Ludwig Sedig. were initiated into the mysteries of the order.
 w. J. Kingsbury and family who have been in California the past few months. returned home yesterday morning.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

is every reason to believe that a. club will be organized and at the meeting the other night the matter was fully discussed in every detail Walter Will | bur was elected chairman and MT. Bell secretary of the meeting. Others pres
 ent were W. F. Geach, Geo. B. Wildes. Procter Royce. Robert Evans. w H. Lacey, Frank Peck and F. W. Grfffen It was agreed that the primary object | of the club. once it is formed. is the boosting of Tempe in every way pos | sible and for that reason an effort will be made to have just as many business men of Tempe join the organization as possible. The social side of the question will be. of course an import ant feature. It is proposed to rent the entire second floor of the building thus giving the club the control of the big hall which will be rented as Occa- sion requires, thereby paying portion of the clubs expenses, and at the same time always available for social func- tions and dances that the club pro- poses to give at regular intervals. The other smaller rooms will be neatly fit ted up and used as smoking, card and reading rooms. It was decided at the outset of the meeting that gambling and the use of intoxicating beverages would be prohibited in the club at any and all times. The new organization will be known as the '--Tempe Boosters club" and lapel buttons with those words thereon will be secured and worn by the members.
 list of some fifty odd names was compiled and a committee of four ap- pointed to divide up the list and see every man on it during the first of !, him and report sresults al another meeting which will be held in the hall Thursday evening. All interested par- ties are asked to meet at the hall that same evening when the organization will be further perfected. Another committee was appointed to look into the matter of supplying suitable fur niture for the club rooms; the expense, etc. That committee will also report Thursday.
 According to an estimate made at the recent meeting, a nominal entrance fee and new members the first quarter and small quarterly assessment. will sustain the club in good running order. Later on, after all desirable parties have been given an opportunity to join the entrance fee may be increased. Thus the expense will be very small co members ana those who belong WILL have a place where they will always be welcome and may spend a quiet ev- ening in whatever way they choose. IL is al thing the town is sadly in need Of and matter that should be given the help and encouragement of every man in Tempe who is interested in the well fare of Tempe. Not only the men Of the town but the ladies, too are to have a voice in the matter for it is proposed to allow a members family the full privileges of the club rooms
 Free, next Wednesday, one fine Sx10 frame with each dozen cabinet pictures
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
NEW WELLS

This is to be a veil season. at least all authorities on style say so. and to be strictly fin it you must have a sew of those 'snappy.' "Frenchy~ wells that are so becoming 10 almost any woman. Every woman who has seen our new wells is very liberal in praise of them, and we honestly be- lieve that it's the largest and best showing of wells in this part Of the country. Every color to be had is here Ask to see them
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
BIG AUCTION SALE

Big auction sale of furniture and household goods; also a few things in hats and millinery. Sale begins at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Leebrick's house, corner of Mill and Seventh streets.
 Kodak work finished cheap. Tempe Gallery.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

HAND BAGS.
 Another big variety of the late styles in hand bags is now on dis play here at the leather goods sec tion. Understand these are not cheap bags, but the very latest styles and colors that could be found in New York city. Envelope bags, overnight bags, shopping bags. etc, in oyer a hundred shapes and every color from pure white to royal purple or sage green. It's dandy assortment, really. Come and see for yourself.
 $I.OO to $500
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

If a man has anything else to do he is foolish to waste time arguing with a woman.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

The people who used to burn their bridges behind them will soon be using the submarine route.-Philadelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24

The soothsayer is not always sooth- ing.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1906-09-24
TABLE oILcLoTH.

A variety of over 800 pieces of table oilcloth has arrived, and you'll find among them every imaginable color and pattern as well as plain white and marbled. Full As inches wide and sold in most stores at 25c a yard. You not only get the assort- ment here, but you also save money. as we sell it at
 200 yard