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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

The newspaper published at the
home of the thrice Honorable Edward
lingo may not be aware of it, but
it's criticisms Of Governor Glenn are
accepted by many as declarations of
honor. 1t did not depend on the
Greensboro Telegram to inform the
people of North Carolina that the gov
ernor and the Thrice Honorable Jingo
are not agreed on certain things-to
the credit of the governor be it said
Raleigh Times.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
EVILS OF DRY" SYSTEM
Why Rev. Mr.. WasSOn Advocated Re-
turn to License System.

The fight before congress to impose
prohibition on the District Of Columbia
has brugnt out some interesting ma
terial on both sides. In this is let
ter from Rev. William A. WassOn
Tector Of Grace Episcopal church,
Riverhead, Long Island, who made him
self famous last spring by leading the
fight in his home town to have the
sale OF whiskey licensed after two
years of dry" Mr.. Wasson was sue
Cessful too, and turned his town back
to the license system, after the most
bitter contest known in Long Island
When Mr.. WaSSOn was recently writ
ten to by Philip Rappaport for an
expression of his views as to the dry
and wet methods of his own town,
he replied
[ have seen enough of the world
and understand human nature sufk-
ciently we'll to know that the attempt
to enforce prohibition anywhere must,
III the long run prove dismal failure
l can speak of conditions here in Riv-
erhead from actual observation.
have lived in the town over five years,
and have had an opportunity to op-
serve the results under both license
during the two years previous to the
return 10 license last May, not only
did not remove the evil Of intemper
ance, but it aggravated that evil and
added to it many other worse evils.
Il is prolific breeder of perjury, law
1essness, and hypocrisy.
During the whole two YEP
was sold under cover by all saloon
keepers, and, besides this all kinds of
vile and poisonous cCncOctiOns were
dispensed by irresponsible and disrep-
utabIe persons. who under the license
law, could not carry on this criminal
practice With the facts in view l felt
it to be my duty, both as minister
and a citizen, to do all in my power
to put an end to this noxious system
] advocated the license on moral
grounds. and I based my argument on
the comparison OF the two plans here
in Riverhead. The result Of the vote
was the adoption of license by large
majority.
The results during the past six
months have splendidly vindicated the
wisdom of the verdict. For one thing
Sunday selling stopped short as soon
as the license law went into operation
Under the no; license plan, Sunday
selling was the rule Now, the selling
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
NEW EMPRESS BUILDING
)n Front and Red Cross Streets Com
plctcd-RecOrd Made in Erection of
the Structure

The new building for the Southern
Express Company on the northwest
corner Of Front and Red Cross streets
has been completed and was turned
over to the company yesterday.
All heavy outgoing freight in the
future will be handled at this Office,
while the downtown office ON Chestnut
street, will be used as a money Office
and for the handling of small pack
ages.
The new express building stands al
most at the entrance or the union
passenger station and express can be
handled on trucks to the greatest pos
sible advantage, Obviating the delay
and expense heretofore attached to
the business by having to make the
transfer of freight by wagon from the
downtown Office. It will result in
speedier and more satisfactory service
and is expected to be Of great bene-
fit especially during the rush seasons
such as the holidays and during the
heavy daily shipments Of truck
The new express building is a one
story brick building, 80 by 80 feet in
dimensions. The front IS of concrete
and in the rear is a glass enclosed Of
fee
1t is believed that IN the construc-
tion of this building a record has been
made, everything from the clearing
OF the ground until the building was
turned over to the company having
been done in 20 days of ten hours each.
Contractor Joe Schadd was in charge
Of the erection Of the building and his
records show that there was actually
POI hours of work done.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
CROSSTIES FOR PANAMA
Norwegian Steamer Arrived Yesterday
to Take on CargO-Othcr Steamers
to Come for Same Purpose

The Norwegian steamship England,
1G4O tons, captain Olsen arrived in
port yesterday light from New York
VIA Norfolk and reported to c. D. Maj
fit
The Bygland viii take on cargo Of
crOssties for shipment to Panama to
be used in railroad buiIdin@ on the
Isthmus.
This is the second steamer to lOad
at this port with cro2sties for Panama,
the first, the Cecilia having cleared q
few weeks ago with q cargo.
The England was docI,ed at the I. 9.
J. Wharves and the ties are heinz load
d on her there as the are taken
flcm the cars on which thor are
brought to the city. The cargo is be
inG furnished by Mr.. L. J. Merri-
man.
For the next several months there
viii be frequent ships TO put into Vii
minton to load with crossties for Pan
anna, it being expected that at least
ter or twelve cargOas will be ship
Ped from this port as fast as they can
be furnished
All the ships engaged In this business
0rC the property Of the West Indies
line and Captain Coson, supervisor
Of c2rGCcs Of the company, is in the
ciy to attend to the loading of the
ByGland The West Indies Company
is represented locally by c. D. Maj
fit
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

When the Stomach, Heart, or Kid
Dey nerves get weak, then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach,Tnor stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. That is simply a make
shift. Get a prescription known to
Druggists everywhere as DR.. Shoop's
Restorative. The Restorative is pre-
pared exi ressly for these weak in
side nerves. Strengthen these nerves,
build them up with DR.. Shoop's Res
torative-tablets or liQuid-and see
how quickly help will come. Free
sample test sent On request by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health is
surely worth this simple test. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
HAD HIS NECK BROKEN
Bale Of Cotton Fell on Negro Steve
dOre-ParaIyZed From Arms Down.

dOre-ParaIyZcd From Arms Down.
A colOred boy, Charles Wilson, aged
about 19 years, who has been employed
as stevedOre at the Champion Com
press, suffered a terrible accident there
yesterday morning, which will un-
doubtedly result in his death.
Wilson, while engaged at his work,
in some manner was crushed beneath
q bale of cotton, having his neck
broken.
He was picked up by other laborers
at the compress and soon was sent to
tho James Walker Memorial hospital,
where the extent Of his injuries was
first realized, He is paraIyzed from
his neck down, but is perfectly con-
scious.
1t was stated at the hospital last
night that Wilson could not possibly
survive, although he may live for sew
eral days or even weeks yet
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
BIG RECEIPTS OF COTTON
4.146 RaIeS Arrived Port az Wild
Taincfnn NaSfar1aV

Cotton receipts at the port of Will
tmington continue to show marked
gain over the corresponding receipts
a year ago, nearly each days arriv-
ais exceeding by hundreds of bales
the record Of last year. Yesterday
there arrived at this port 4146 bales,
compared to AIS bales for the same
day a year ago. Of this incoming cot
ton 101 bales We're brought to the
city on the river steamer Lyon, the
remainder having come in over the
different railroads.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
she Had NERVE.
But IL Was Very Trying on the 5usy
c'srn'z Patience.


Don't vo.I know that you have It's
reputation Of Icing the politest druc
clerk in town." she gushed as she Ell
tered the big drug store and picked uT
n dozen candle; ard two sample pack
ages of chewing gum at one sweep.
Thank you miss" replied the mod
est clerk, with bow Il always try
to do ny best"
THAT is very coImendabIe- Now.
want stamp. and ! want to use your
gen and ink and also your blotter. and
I'd like TO look at your directory"
The clerk busted himself in passing
over the above articles, and then she
said in her sweetest tones:
Would you mind taking up this big
blot? I'm nervous"
Yes, miss r.
and attaching the stamp? l don't
like the flavor OF the gum"
Really, r.
And dropping the letter into the
box out on the sidewalk? Ny fingers
are inky. Thank you. That's good
boy"
The clerk dropped in a chair from
exhaustion.
well, of all the he exploded. But
she was back again.
"Would-wOuld you mind standing
by the window and watching for the
collector? I've made a terrible mis-
take"
what, miss?"
"Why, I actually forgot to dot an l."
detroit Tribune
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
WilIi7r to .OL!i1c.

Suitor-No. sir, I 10 not love your
eldest daughter for her money. It Is
..sr beauty. he1 charm. her
Pater-l;ay. I've got younger daugh-
ter who basu't cent and she's lots
prettier and more charming. Want
Aer:-ClevGland Leader.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

Senator Jeff Davis, Of Arkansas,
who has always been able to appear
equally at home as a statesman either
in the polished political circles of Lit
tie Rock or out among one-gallue hill
billies," tried to look like a states
man in Washington and missed it on
his first attempt-New York Tribune
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
csz4tr~ = Case.

"Oh." c..-s 2-.zs. =. J.. .'Wyo.?' ga!
I'm very III" g : she.
"And II ny pain you would Ala,
Run quick for an Nd.
This morning early l Ariz.-
Right Ga Of heart was I
And made Il my especial biz
To milk our Tenn. fat KY.
Then. with the help of Cal. and Del,
I did the Wash, and that
Was not a joke i Kan. you tell
Indeed, il did Me. fat
So when I found / must give Ore
Upon my bed / La
Alas, now am very sure
Such sraartness does not Pa"
Elizabeth Hill in New York Life.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

so your husband has given up bet
ting on horses?' Yes" 'Why?"
We'll, he had an idea that he would
like to know just where his money
went, so he's joined a poker club. -
Chicago Record-Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
TIL Next I'm.

We'll" said ArdCD. we established
q credit at the BARRIERS. anyway"
"Hows thatT' inquired HmearcuS.
Il got shave and Lair cut, told
the barber I'd pay him the next time
happened in an1 made my getaway
Immediately. ly.'-Cnic;tgc Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
Confortina.

Connoisseur-What a beautiful side
BOARD. Is if one OF your Old family
pieces, Mrs EGof
Mrs. Noo-Not yet Mr. Connosher
But il will lie after ne and James has
had it a couple o. hundred years.-Har.
per's Week.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
Millions Of bottles of Foley's Hon

Millions Of bottles Of Fo1ey's Hon
ey and Tar have been sold without
any person ever having experienced
any other than beneficial results
from its use for coughs, colds and
lung troubles. This is because the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in
the yellow package contains no OPT
ates or other harmful drugs. Guard
your health by refusing any but the
genuine. ]. Hicks Bunting Drug
Co., Jos. c. Shepard.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

You grow strong, blood pure, nerves
steady. cheeks red and rosy, you are
we'll and happy again after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Give
t a trial. 35 cents tea or tablets
y. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. A
weeks treatment Csc. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
HeRess Good Advice,

O. S. Woolever, one of the best
known merchants of lie Raysville,
n. Y, says: "If you are ever trou-
bled with piles, apply Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. It cured me of them for
good 20 years ago" Guaranteed for
sores, wounds, burns or abrasions.
Csc at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

First Cat-Hadn't we better move?
Second Cat-Not the least danger, my
dear. It's only woman throwing
things at us-The Circle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

Those shrimps we had for diner
were not wholesome" How do you
know?" 'T have inside information.
Judge
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

Washington, Dec. ia speech BY
Senator iTillman, filled with denun-
citation OF the president, the secretary
OF the treasury and the department of
justice, Of financiers, and CAPTAINS
C9 industry was the chief subject NJ
interest in the senate TODAY His re-
marks were based on his resolutions
directing an investigation by the com
mittee on finance Of the recent bond
issues by the treasury department and
OF the issuance OF clearing house Ger
Ilficates throughout the country
Senator Culberson introduced a res
olutiOn directing the congressional in
vestigatiOn of The cause of the present
financial stringency and calling on the
committee on finance cf the senate to
recommend measures for the immediate
relief Of the country, IN the absence
O.. Senator Aldrich, chairman OF the
committee on finance, the resolution
was allowed 10 90 over.
a number Of Other bills were intro
duced. The senate adjourncd at 3:15 D.
N.
Senator William p. Eve, Of Maine,
was today sworn in as president pro
tenn. Of the senate, continuing his ser
vice in that office
The rwo senators from Oklahoma
We're sworn into office today, Sona-
tor Money presented the credentials Of
Robert l.. owen and Senator CulbersOn
those OF Thomas P. Gore he blind sem
atOr.
Tie terms Of the two senators were
then drawn by lot Senator Owen Sc
cured the six year term and Senator
Gore the two year term.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

Tho the earth with Jack Frost shakes.
Not a man will have the aches,
every night dose he takes
Of HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
R. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
SENATE AND HOUSE

ri!c sworn IN Secretary Pro Tenn OF
Senate-Oklahoma's Senators T,La
oath OF OfGce-Various Commit
teesof House Increased Secretary Of
Agriculture Charged With Inaccu-
racy in Estimating Cotton Cron
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
No Siun

Sister, know Jack is in love with
me.
BrJther-What makes you th.ak soE
Sstcr-His hand trem5led when he
butt00od my glove for me tb;2 morn
ing
Br0thcr-G ess again / wa ,1e
with him Ia%t cc,,..t.-~Clcv veIand Leaf.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20
THE HOUSE.


linuteS and little business was trans
Cted. The speaker announced the aD-
ointment Of the committee on apprO-
DriatiOnS. The house adjourned until
thursday. Both houses agreed to a1-
Ourn on Saturday for Christmas hOli-
ays' the recess ito continue until jan
-arV 9Th.
Immediately after convening the
Ouse agreed to q resolution increas-
ng the membership of the various
Ommittees by one or two members.
The ways and means committee IS
increased to nineteen, banking and
urrenCY to nineteen, coinage, weights
and measures to 18: rivers and har-
bOrS 10 twenty; merchant marine and
fisheries to nineteen; foreign affairs to
nineteen; military affairs to 19; naval
affairs to f9: public lands to 10: In
dian affairs to l; public buildings and
grounds to IT; district of Columbia to
one.
Among the bills introducted in the
house today We're the following:
A resolution charging the secretary
of agriculture with inaccuracy I'm es-
timatiug the years cotton crop. and
calling on him to furnish to congress
1.-The figures and the information upon
which he based his estimate of the
cotton crop of the United States for
1907 was introduced by Mr.. Hefiin Of
Alabama
Mr.. John Sharp Williams, of Missis-
ippi offered q resolution declaring for
Independence of the Philippine islands,
requesting the state department to
Dpn NEGOTIATIONS.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-20

GA TOR
H..-.4A. The Kind You Have NHaS Bought
sls.s.''1 - NZNEX
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
DIED in new MEXICO.
Remains Will Be inferred in. Gem.
etery at this Place.
FUNERAL SERVICES BY REV. ". II. c. ANDIDGE

The intelligence of the death of Mr..
Wallace Grissom which occurred at Eli
da, New Mexico. was received here last
Saturday afternoon. His death occur
red in the forenoon. The deceased was
about twenty years old, and was son
of Doctor and Mrs. w. T. Grissom, of
Bliss, this county.
He left here last August, for jElida,
New Mexico, hoping that the climate
in that country would be beneficial to
his health, pulmonary trouble having
already developed. For awhile he seem
ed to improve, but his friends soon dis
covered that the relief was only tempo
rary, and that he could live but short
time. His parents went to his bed
side two months ago, and were with
him when the end came.
The remains will reach here this
Wednesday, afternoon. and tomorrow
the funeral services will be held at the
Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev.
w. H. G. Sandidge. The interment
Will be in the city cemetery.
Wallace was young man of excel
lent character, intelligent and dutiful.
the pride of his parents, who are al
most heart broken. His death has also
brought grief to his former associates
and schoolmates, who were very fond
of him.
The sympathy of the people of Adair
county is with Doctor and Mrs. Girls
som in this great loss and sorrow.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
G. 7. SHIRRILL DEAD.

The subject of this note was born and
reared in Taylor county, removing to
this county thirty-fve years ago.
About four years ago his
health began to fail, >and last year
he removed to Clyde, Texas, thinking
that he would be benefited. There
was no relief and he gradually declined
until Sunday the 9Th inst, when his
life work ended.
He was better known in the Midtown
country than any other portion of Adair
county, where he resided for many years.
He was good citizen and had been a
consistent member of the Baptist
Church since boyhood. He was citizen
of Columbia about three years, and
until taken sick was very industrious
man. who had many friends.
He was sixty-five years old and a
victim'of consumption. He leaves five
children. Peace to his memory, SYM
pathy for the surviving members of the
family.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
SOCIAL GATHERING.

Miss Lorena Harrison, of Ashley,
ILL.,, was the guest of honor at a de-
ightful party given by her sister, Mrs.
w. A. Coffey, on the evening of the
9Th.
The pretty home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Coffey was the scene of much mef-
riment last Monday night when num-
Der of Columbia's young ladies respond
ed to invitations, all dressed as ''little
girls" They were entertained with
contests, recitations, fishing for
fortunes, passing through the dark
chamber, and lastly a candy pulling.
Miss Frances Jones received the prize
in the contest. Mrs. Ellen Wheat, Mrs.
James Garrett, Jr.. and Mrs. 10 Cot
fey, Jr., assisted in entertaining the
''little folks, and the evening passed
all too soon. Mrs. Coffey's guests:
Miss Shannon, Miss Thomas, Jennye
Mcfarland, Kate Walker, Lima Rosen-
field, Bess Holiday, Edna Lewis, Mary
Miller, Dimple Conover, Myrtle Myers,
Katherine Vardeman, Frances Jones,
Madge Resented, Bess Rowe.
Miss Harrison returned to her home
Wednesday, having made many friends
during her short stay.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
SERIOUSLY CUT WITH A KNIFE.

Serious cutting ARRAY occurred at the
home of Hugh E. Giles, on the STAN
ford road, just this side of the Dug Hill,
last Thursday night. A singing was in
progress when a difficulty came up
between Frank Burton and Hugh Giles
]. B. Pile was present, but it is claimed
that he was not in the trouble. Giles
was fiourishing his kinf e, MAJ ing
threats, and Sam Williams pushed him
out the door. He came back into the
room, and, grabbing Pile, cut him
twice very seriously in the back, one
cash being eight inches long. Friday
morning Pile was thought to be dan
gerously hurt and his father and Sam
Williams came to Columbia. the latter
swearing out warrant for Giles ar
rest.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
DIED AT EIGHTY-THREE.

Mr.. Wyatt Smith, highly respected
citizen of Adair county, died at his late
reeidence few miles from town, last
Monday night. He was .eighty-three
years old and had been on the decline
for several years. He leaves a wife
and. seven or eight children, three of
whom reside in Texas. The deceased
was a quiet. lawaoiding citizen, an
honest gentleman, and will be greatly
missed not only by his wife and children,
but by the entire neighborhood in which
he resided for many years. AS we go
to press arrangements for the funeral
had not been announced. The deceased
was the father of Mrs. w. C. Murrell,
this place. Everybody is in sympathy
with the surviving relatives.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
MARRIED SUNDAY.
DR.. L. c. Herren, Liberty, Married
to Miss Dora Beck, Cum.
berIand County.
THEY WILL RESIDE AT LIBERTY, KY.

Last Sunday forenoon at II O'Clock,
Dr.'L. C. Herren, a prominent physician
of Liberty, Ky, was married to Miss
Dora Beck, of Cumberland county. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.>A.
Beck, father of the bride in the presence
of number of relatives and friends.
The attendants were Mr.. Elan Harris
and Miss Myrta Phelps, of Este. Russell
county.
Soon after the ceremnoy the brida
party left, reaching Columbia for late
supper, and on following morning DR..
and Mrs Herren started for Liberty
where they will permanently reside.
Besides being physician, the groom
is prominent in the business affairs of
Casey county The bride was popular
school teacher and has just closed a
school at Esto..,
The best wishes of the News is ex-
tended.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
LANDED THE JOB.

1t is gratifying to the friends of Mr..
w. F. Hancock, who has been very
efficient deputy circuit court clerk for
the past two years, to know that he has
landed clerkship in the Auditors Of
fee at a salary of 81, 500 per year. He
was notified of his app ointment by Audi
tor elect James last Saturday night.
Mr.. Hancock is well qualified for the
position, and there is not a doubt but
he will give entire satisfaction. Mr..
Hancock and wife will leave for Frank
fort in few weeks, carrying the best
wishes of this community.
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
PROVISIONS OF T. E. PAULL'S WILL.

Mr.. Thomas E. Paul, who died last
week, left will dated February 2, 1900.
The contents of it are about as follows:
He directs first, that at his death his
funeral expenses and all just debts be
paid. He names his brother, Mr.. R. F.
PAUL, as his executor without bond,
and gives him unlimited time to wind
up his estate. When all the property
has been converted into cash, the wife S,
part is to be turned over to her. The
children's parts, the executor is to keep
and manage for them until they be-
come twenty-one years of age. The
executor is also made the guardian of
the children, and he is to use of their
moneys what is necessary for their sup
port and education
The Adair County news., 1907-12-18
COMING EVENT.
Mr.. 7. A. Holiday and Miss Lula
S. Breeding to We'd Thurs.
day the 10Th Inst.
RELATIVES AND A FEW FRIENDS TO BE PRESENT.

We take great pleasure in announcing
the approaching marriage of Mr.. Thos.
A. Holiday to Miss Lula Stone Breeding
which will occur at the home of the
intended bride at high noon next Thurs
day, the 10Th inst. Ed 2. T. Williams
will solemnize the rites in his usual and
impressive language. The attendants
will be Mr.. Philetus Dunbar and Miss
Alice Murrell. Only relatives and a
few intimate friends will be present.
Soon after the ceremony the happy
couple will leave for the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Holiday, where they will remain two
week before taking up their residence
OH the farm known as the Anderson
Holiday property, three miles from
Columbia, on jamestown road.
The intended bride is a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Breeding. She is
an attractive and popular young lady
and last year she was a student in the
Lindsey Wilson, favorite in the insti-
tuition.
The intended groom is one of Adair
county's best young men and is exceed
ingly popular with all his associates.
He is an Industrious farmer and, SEEM
ingly, he has bright future before
him.
In advance of the ceremony, the News
desires to extepd its best wishes to this
very deserving couple, hoping that only
happiness and long leases on life are in
store for them,