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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22
NOTICE.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER,

COUNTY OF NEW
By virtue and in pursuance of a
power Of sale contained in a certain
mortgage executed On the 18th day Of
burg and wife Caroline Croenburg to
John H. Brunjes, n duly recorded in
hCck 80, page 291 in the office of the
Register Of Deeds of New Hanover
county. the undersigned mortgage
w ii expose for sale to the highest bid
der; at the court house door III the city
ot Wilmington, county of New Han
over and state Of North Carolina, at
twelve O'Clock NJ. On the 18th day Of
FEBRUARY, A. D."1907, for cash, the fol-
flowing described tract, piece or parcel
OF land situated, lying and being in the
city of Wilmington, county of New
{tianoVer and state of North Carolina,
bounded and described as follows, to-
wit
Beginning at a point in the eastern
lime of Fourth street one hundred and
ninety eight 19S) feet south of the
southeastern intersection of Grace.
form erly Mulberry street, and Fourth
streets, and running hence e~astwardIy
and parallel with Grace, or Mulberry
street n hundred and sixty-f1ve
l(165) feet: thence southwardly and
parallel with Fourth street sixty-six
(66) feet: thence ~westwardly and par
Iallel with Grace or Mulberry street one
hundred and sixty-five (165) feet to
the eastern line of Fourth street; and
thence northwardly and along the
eastern line of Fourth street sixty-six
(66) feet to the point of beginning;
the same being the western half Of lot
4 in block No. 1914, according to the
OFFICIAL plan of the city of Whining
ton, North Carolina.
JOHN H. BRUNJES,
H. McClammy, Mortgage.
Attorney. ale 500
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

One hears a great deal these DAYS
about p~aternalism in government and
legislation, but Minnesota has started
the ball rolling for m~aternalism in
these matters. A bill has been intro
duced in the legislature of thai stata
which provides that no mother shall
cease to nurse her babe before it is
a month old. 1t does not regulate thn
amount of sugarpap or catnip that is TO
be administered, and the Savannah
News expresses surprise that it docs
declare whether the flannel bound
about its little 'tummy' shall be red or
These omissions were a great
oversight, on the part of the intro
ducer of the bill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

MI. Jerome has met his match in the
San Francisco lawyer. The latter gave
him some evere thrusts in their tits
on Monday. Mr.. Delmas' weapons are
different from those Mr.. Jerome has
been accustomed to have used against
him and he is at a great disadvantage.
He has never been able to make the
Californian lose his temper, although
he has tried to do SO many times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22
Rising From the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, VIM. A.
Fertwell, Of Lucama, N. c., relates a
most remarkable experience. He says:
After taking less than three bottls of
Electric Bitters l feel like one rising
from the grave. My trouble is Bright's
disease, in the Diabetes stage. 1 fully
believe Electric Bitters will cure me
permanently, for it has already stop.
ped the liver and bladder complica-
tons which have troubled me for
years" Guaranteed at r. r. Bellamy,
druggist. Price only soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

A census bureau bulletin shows that
for January Of this year the value of
American exports of bread-5lnffs, meat
and dairy products, cattle, hogs and
sheep, cotton and mineral oil amount
ed to $110,3 ,241 against S96 1S4,13S
for the same month last veal, and from
July 1st to January 31st, to $593, 761, PSI
against $3.50, 595, 1872 for the same
period of last year. A peculiar fact is
that but for the increase in the cot
ton figures for both last January and
the seven months Of this fiscal year
over those Of the two periods of last
year there would have been a falling
off in the totals for the present over
those for the preceding year. There was
a falling off in every article except cot
ton, which made an increase Of $780,
for January and of s4S,21S,245
for the sever months period. So, II
was king cotton that again-as it has
often done in the past-came to the
rescue and prevented the government
statistics showing a falling of in the
export of these five chief articles OF on;
trade. The heavy export Of
turned a threatened decrease
into an increase-another proof hat
King Cotton has not been dethroned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

1t strikes us that it would be a great
pity to lop off a part of the county 70
Cumberland in order that a new coun-
ty may be formed. We do not
the people in the other part Of the
county will agree to it and we do not
see how those in the section to be cut
on could consent to give up their cit
zenshlD in that grand old county. There
is not SO much need of small
in these days of many railroads and
improved highways as there was
in former times when people remote
from the county seat had so much Diff
in reaching it. The new county
should not be formed if there is any
danger of making Cumberland republi-
can by doing SO. There is little danger
however, Of the new county being
formed for many years yet to come.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

Wonder what effect absolute prohibi-
tion for a few weeks in South Carolina
will have on the elections in the cour-
ties ON prohibition or dispensary which
will be held in May?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

A liquid cold relief with a ,axativ
principle which drives out the co:
through a copious action of the bowels
and a healing principle which linger
in the throat and stops the cough.
that is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syr
up. Safe and sure in it's action; pleas
Pure Food and Drug Law. Contains II
opiates. Sold by Robert r. Bellarny.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

The use of improved machinery and
adoption of extensive irrigation sys-
'eins mas greatly increased the output
OF rice IN this country, but it has about
Killed this industry for growers on a
small scale. Of the nearly one billion
pounds while a little over n hun
country in 1905 only about one per
was imported. The quantity of rice
and rice products exported amounted to
over n hundred and thirteen million
pounds, while a little over one HIM
dred million were imported. The an
consumption per capita of rice in
Japan is three hundred pounds, in some
provinces of India three hundred and
fifty, while in this country, for food
purposes, it is only six pounds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

The editor Of the Memphis, Tenn,
Times" writes: I'm my opinion
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and lung
trouble and to my own personal knowl-
edge Foley's Honey and Tar has &C
complished many permanent cures that
nave been little short of marvellous"
Refuse any but the genuine in the yell
lew packages. Jos. Shepard. ]. Hicks
Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22
Chrenic Consultation Cured.

One whe suffers from chronic const1
Datisa is in danger Of many serious
ailmeats. Orino Laxative Fruie Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it aids
digestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels restoring the natural action of
these organs. Commence taking it to-
day n you will feel better at once.
Orins Laxative Fruit Syrup ices not
Aauseate or grippe and is very pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. Jos. Shep-
ard, j. Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

This is the day for the senate to
settle the political fate of Senator
Smoot. The resolution for unseating
him will, by unanimous consent, be
voted ON today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

THE DAILY MESSENGER ty mail.
one yea 5000: six months, $500;
three months. $3.50: one month, so
rents
GER two eight page papers,, by mail,
>ne year 800: six mouths, SO cents
NJ advance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

Senator Overman gained an import
n victory for the southern states by
securing the retention by the confer
ence committees, in the legislative ap-
preparation bill of his amendment for
exploitation of our foreign trade in
cotton goods.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

These facts and figures show Tow
completely the members Of the New
York cotton exchange have In :nelr
power the men who trade with them
and with what. ease they can con-rrt
the cotton market.
For years this New York cOttor. c.
change has been a financial vampire,
preying upon the south. It has robbed
this section Of millions Of dollars. Indi-
cations are, however, that it has seen
it's best-rather its worse-days II
Mr.. Livingston cannot secure the sup
preston Of its Legitimate bushes, he
will have done his section of th2 cGun-
try great good by his ventilation Of tha
workings OF the exchange. There
is already evidence Df a revG sen OF
feeling toward it 33 > 5 true rhlrac;,r
is becoming better understood. This is
i'll the fall in value of seats on the ex-
change. They aGe o held a less
than half they sold for six months
ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-22

STATE OF NORTH CAROLIN..
CoUNTY OF NEw HANOVER.
l, j. V. Granger, cashier CT the above
named hhnl, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to TIE best of my
knowledge and belief.
J. V. GRANGER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to be- fore me this
18th day of January, 1907.
C9AS. s. GRAINGER.
Notary Public
Ny term of ofice expires Jan. 1st, 1905.
Correct Attest:
NJ. j. CORBETT.
H. MeQTEEN, Directors.
J.. A. SPRINGER.
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Fully good ordinary . 1890. 1.Oic
Good ordinary . .....-. 1 Csc
On.
Strict good middling tingcd . .30c
Good middlinG tinged Val of middlingl
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
"hot and Then Some.v

An employee of the agricultural de-
partment has received a letter from
his home in Alabama, and which con-
tains the information that the hest
there is something tremendous and
that hens are laying hard-boiled eggs.
The writer states that no stoves have
been used for cooking for several days.
the people using the hot stones which
are scattered throughout the town.
Back In 1896" relates former ed
itor of weekly paper In Georgia, bat
now employed in the pension Office.
I'VE had an awful hot spell In my
state. Fact Is, great many OF our
people thought the last day was close
to hand, and so strong was this be-
lief that hundreds of my subscribers
who never had paid cent came to
town and forked over every red they
owed. II 1t had not been for that hot
spell l do not suppose l ever would
have collected for the best weekly in
Georgia.
when the scare was over and the
weather moderated l quietly sold my
paper and pulled out l thought 1t a
deuced good time to stay even. Hot
weather that can make delinquent
subscriber square up with the printer
Is hot some and little more"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
Didn't Want New Money.

Merchants OF the far west are sus.
picious of brand-new paper money. ac-
cording to compositor employed at
the government printing office at
Washington. When he received his
money for leave and back pay 1t was
delivered to him just as it was re-
ceived from the treasury by the pay
master.
when ! planned to spend my vaca-
ton with the folks in my home state
west of old Big Muddy l thought to
surprise them by having only brand
new money" he said In telling the
story, land consequently was careful
not to fold 1t. After had been about
the little town for few hours l felt
OF my chin and concluded to get a
shave. The barber did not know me.
and when I took bright new dollar
out of my bill book he took It gingerly
and turned 1t over and over. This all
you got?' he asked. ] was amused at
his greenness. and said there were
more where that came from, and took
the whole fat bundle out of my
pONhpt thiih WIZ htAh w eohO lilo ShCiSO.
Where did you come from, manT he
asked, and to save time had to tell
him l was from Washington and
worked for Uncle Sam.
For three days 1t was the same
story wherever went. Merchants
were so used to ragged and dirty bills
that resembled dish rags that they
looked with suspicion on brand-new
money that had never been folded. In
the end went to bank and explained
the situation and asked to have the
new bills exchanged for the kind the
natives were used to. And even the
cashier did not like the proposition
one bit. 1t was some time before I
could convince him. with the aid Of
several letters / happened to have in
my pocket, that l was not green
goods artist with nerve enough to try
the game on a country bank. Never
again will l try to act as II the gov
eminent turned out money for my
especial benefit"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
ccLoRep PEOPLE IN CAPITAL.
Nearly 100000 OF the Race Are Living
in the City.

More colored people live In Wash
ington than in any other city, $4,000
of the total population OF $4,000 be-
ing African. Many Washington col
ored people are among the most ad-
vanced of their race. and Washington
is the only city where there Is dis
tinct Afro-Amerlcan society which APP
plies the standards of American NOR.
ais and manners to it's own conduct
While the colored people are repre-
sented on the school board. have
places OF honor and profit under the
district government and enjoy equal
ity before the law, the presence of
such large numbers of the race Is
partly responsible for Washington's
peculiar government. for not all Wash
ington colored people are of the bet
ter class. Many of them are ignorant
and shiftloss, and tho criminal rec
ords Of the district show this lower
class in an unfavorable light. Tho
last annual report showed that of tho
total number OF births among the col
oredspopulatlon OF the city, more than
20 per cent. were illegitimate. II
would be practically impossible to per-
Suade congress. as at present consti-
tuted, to give the District of Columbia
suffrage on tho South Carolina plan
and thus eliminate the colored vote.
II universal manhood suffrage was
granted, the national capital would be
ruled by the colored people, and there
Is no party or faction In congress.
however small, which Is willing that
such condition of affairs should be
brought about. This condition deters
agitation for the suffrage.--N. o.
Times-Democrat
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
FEW KNOW WHAT THEY WANT.
Melancholy Mali Thinks He Has Made
Great Discovery.

Il think" announced the melancholy
man. that have discovered the SO
cret of much unhappiness In this
world. II is that large numbers of
people are consututionally incapable
of knowing what they want to do"
ut follows" he went on with sigh.
that the things which they are doing
are, very likely. those which do not
appeal to them. They can stop them,
OF. course, but what assurance have
they that they will be any better on
the next time?
ut is only by process of gradual
very gradual-eliminatio that they
can hope to arrive at anything passa-
bly, satisfactory, and even when this
end Is attained II IL more by luck than
by design. The person who really Is
to be congratulated is the man or
woman absolutely sure Of what he or
she wants and who goes after 1t with
every bit of energy that can be sum
moned up.
"Such persons may not succeed in
, their aims" the melancholy man con
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
Could Provide for Many.

Secretary Taft, the hugest states
man of his time, took yellow car In
Washington to go to the capitol.
He nearly filled the seat. but at
Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue a small boy got on and timidly
sat down beside the gigantic secretary.
The small boy wore what was obvi-
ously suit of clothes made over for
him from his fathers clothes. He was
rather proud of 1t, too, for after rid
ing block or two he said to the sec
rotary: my mamma made me this
suit out OF one of papa's."
Indeed" said the secretary; Il
think It is very pretty suit"
The small boy looked the big secre-
tary over. Say, mister" he said. after
the survey was completed, how many
of your little boys has to wear your
clothes?"-Saturdav Evening Post
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
THE OLD MANS MONEY.
Deposition Was Altogether Too suspl
cieus Of Bank Officials.

Did you hear bout the old mans
experience in the bankln' businessG"
NO: what was it?"
why. he put $50 in bank--irst
money he'd ever put there-an' the
boys tot him that he'd better keep a
eye on the bank, MS they failed mighty
frequent, an' he wuz liable TO lose
ALL"
"Well?"
well. he hung round that bank so
constant that the bank people got sus'
picious of him. an thought he wuz
goin' to blow the bank up; whenever
he seen the cashier come out :. he fol-
lowed him round town. always keep
In him in sight; an 1t wuz the same
way with the bank president, an all
the clerks; an when he finally ap-
piled fer job as janitor O. the insti-
tution-so's he could be on the spot
In case O. trouble--they had him ar
rested an the judge decided that he
was crazy an they wuz jest about to
send him to the lunatic asylum when
his friends explained things an the
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

OF the kidnapers could be heard plead
ing with the sheriff the young mans
Indignation died away. Poor girls, no
doubt they had been to unlimited
trouble to raise the money.
How are you. poor, dear Percy?"
asked Lilly putting her face close to
the barred window.
as soon as we possibly could" echoed
lilly.
Sim ready to leave this miserable
pen." growled their victim.
There's only one condition." sighed
Lilly. Otherwise we shall be obliged
to leave you here all night. We
wouldn't like to do that"
II wouldn't like to have you snap
ped the young man. What are your
terms. Really! AS II it weren't
enough"
1--WE are the Googan girls" explain.
ed Lilly, "who have very neat little
profession called Motoropathy. We
help solve problems and rescue motor
lists in trouble. You are motorist in
trouble. We have come to your res.
cue. Now then-we have another
client also in trouble. She Is giving
dinner out here at her country place
and there's man shy. No one to
take in the wealthiest debutante OF
the season-if not the prettiest one.
We promised to supply the vacancy,
at the same time doing good turn
for you. I've only to mention to this
sheriff that you are on your way to
this dinner-and he'll let you go in
stantly. A big pull and all that sort
Of thing. It'll be q great chance for
you TO get into society, too. It's not
everyone who can get into society BY
going to- jail"
"But can't go in these Clothes
protested the white-flanneled young
man.
"Then you prefer to stay here all
began Tilly.
"I'n r." interrupted the prisoner
hastily
you girls are perfect wonders!"
exclaimed Mrs. Huntington. This
morning when l needed a car and
there wasn't one In town, you, by some
miracle. supplied one and saved the
day for me. Then, when the lion of
my party, whom Bobby Cartwright
| promised to bring, turned down the In.
vitation. you have a substitute right
at hand. OF course, my heart is
broken because Archie Van Stile, the
| famous cotillion leader, scorned my
| hospitality But what else can climb
ers expect at first? / had a glimpse
OF your friend and he really is present.
able. l think Brother Jim's clothes
will just fit him"
Mrs. Huntington and the Googan
girls were waiting for the young man
to come down when Bobby Cartwright
Joined them.
Il forgot to ask him his name,
whispered Lilly. How'll We make the
introduction"
But at this point the nameless vic
tim of their strategy came saunterinG
down the stairs.
archie Van Stile!" shouted Cart
wright 81 thought you wasn't com
ing?"'
Il changed my mind" replied thai
gentleman calmly.
When the Googans heard Arches
real name 1t keeled them over.
You clever Lirls have Just mad,
me socially" said Mrs. Huntington
as the girls were departing. 81 dom
see how you ever managed IT,"
1T was easy smiled Tilly Googan
But be careful OF Archie" caution
ed Lilly. "for we may want to use hin
again!A
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
A DAY IN THE COUNTRY FOR
ARCHIE.
BY Helena Smith Dayton.
Pictures by Angie Hrcakspear.

BY Helena Smith Dayton.
Pictures by Angie Hrcakspear.
Every motor in town busy!" groan.
ed the Googan girls, pacing the studio.
"And Forest Hill further away than
Sheridan at his furthest!" sighed
lilly.
I'VE must get a car out to Mrs.
Huntington" walled Lilly.
There's a fussy sheriff en- route to
Forest HILL" reminded Tilly. II sup
pose we'd have to creep all the way
even II we had car"
Lilly, gazing down into the street
gave a sudden shrek Of excitement.
Look, look!" she cried. Observe
that son of luxury awaiting his chauf-
feur In that lovely car. Wouldn't
1t be pink plan with large blue
trusting eyes, to borrow the car and
take the owner for day in the coun
try! Jump in-whisk off--and ex-
plain as we go!"
Tilly was already pinning on her
hat If the scheme had merit it must
be tried at once.
AS figure vaulted into the drivers
seat of the handsome big car chug-
ging at the curb, the white-flanneled
owner, with arms folded, never glanc
ed arcup0
You needn't have been so demned
long," he growled. Were late now!"
Five minutes later he discovered
I nf I'm Cxxif Of
the wheel.
Don't scream and make a scene, "
snapped Lilly GROSSLY. You aren't
being kidnapped-only borrowed"
"Tll be-" gasped the man. This
Ia an outrage"
You'll be returned with every hair
Of your head uninjured," treasured
Lilly. Don't be frightened"
"Frightened?" snorted the enraged
owner of the car. I'm provoked!
Deucedly provoked!"'
"Oh dear. are your" demanded a
plaintive voice from the tonneau.
'Eh?" cried the man with jump.
Then, as he gazed from the driver to
the duplicate on the back seat. his
good nature returned.
mo, demme. I'm-charmed!" he ad-
nitted. 1T Is jolly adventure.
And 1 say! How we'll you manage
the car. It's good joke on Jim
Swift. my driver. you know!"
ITS pity to play Russian lady and
+ha k1~ ha
pered Tilly Googan into Lilly's pearl
adorned ear. But we need Mis- car
and the sheriff needs one of us!" As
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Ills pocket Then he turned scarlots
Case OF "other clothes"
Never mind" eonsoled Lilly Goo
gan. cheerfully. Wen get the price
and come back for you-if this kind
gentleman will let as"
"Yes--you kin CO." said the sheriff
magnanimously. Il don't like to be
dispolite to ladies'. But your beau
here"
Hes not my beau" interrupted
Lilly.
'Well--your sisters beau--has got
to stay. He's an old offender!"
1--WE won't forget you." called lilly.
"Yes-we'n speak Of you often-and
always kindly" added Lilly.
Thanks awfully," snapped the pris-
oner in frost.bitten tones. And II
you ever pass this way again-look In
and see mo-"
"A nice day in the country Will do
you good" was the parting consola'
ton of the Googans.
AZ the day wore away the young
man, who had been checked like so
much excess baggage until called for,
grew hot under the collar in the
Hanging Is demned sight too
good for those girls!" ragged the un'
happy owner of the car. Indeed, so
violent became the prisoner when
hours passed and he wasn't released,
the sheriff declared he was the most
"desprit criminal" encountered in
years.
And yet, when the honk-honk of the
moter sounded without and the voices
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

More Prosperity.
What are you doing now?"
Gone into bee culture"
"How's business a"
"Humming."