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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
OLDEST NATIVE DEAD
Dennis Pease of Enfield Dies at Nine
ty-three.

Thompsonville, Aug. 5.-At little
after noon to-day Dennis Pease, nine
ty-three years of age. the Oldest native
born resident of the town of Enfield,
died at his home in the north part Of
the town. He was born January is,
1914, and spent almost his entire life
in this village. He devoted his time
principally to farming. He was twice
married and is survived by widow
and three sons.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

'I am not now, nor have been,
candidate for the position of
mayor of this prosperous city.
Several of my friends and we'll
wishers in various parts of the
city have asked me to become
candidate. To all with whom I
have talked regarding the sub
Jeet, have stated l was not
candidate. and that / am a firm
believer in the doctrine that the
office should seek the man rather
than that the man should seek
the Office
The, people through their re-
spective parties should know
whom they want and judging
from the past, and the signs OF
the present, they are not going
to make any mistake in selecting
the gentleman who will act as
their mayor for the coming two
years"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

II never once gave thought
to the mayoralty, so far as my
self was concerned. until some of
my friends pushed forward my
name. This, believe. they did
in all honesty and earnestness,
and / wish to take this oppor-
tunity to thank them. The race
for the office Is certainly grow
ing warn4 but you may state for
me as positively as you like that
[ am out of IL"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
cox RECOVERING

May Be Well Enough to Return Home
Next Week,
Peter Cox of this city, who was SER
iously injured in the motor cycle races
at Providence last week, and who was
removed to a private hospital in that
city, is reported as making wonder
full recovery, Mr.. Cox's father stated
last night that he was in hopes of
being able to bring his son home some
time next week.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
WANTS RUFF JAILED


San Francisco, Aug, 5,--A suit was
filed in the superior court to-day by
]. P. Murphy, a taxpayer, for a writ
Of prohibition to prevent Treasurer
Bantel from paying any more bills in
Cured by Elisor Biggy in taking care
Of Abraham Ruef. The complaint
points out that Ruef now costs the
city about $4,000 a month, while the
prisoner might well be kept at the
county jail at q much more reasonable
price.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

London, Aug, 5--The bill establish
ing a court of criminal appeal and
providing for the right of appeal
against convictions for crime, similar
to that existing In civil cases, passed
its second reading unanimously in the
house of lords to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
Two Rubbish Fires.

Two rubbish fires resulted in calling
out the fire apparatus for the still
alarms yesterday afternoon. One was
on Water street. The other was on
the dump in the rear of the Marlin
Fire Arms eompany's factory.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
DOG TAGS ARE GOING
wn Clerk Whitaker Disposed of Over
200 Yesterday.

Fwo hundred odd owners of "doggies"
bde their way to Town Clerk Fred
Ihitaker's office yesterday and receiv-
brass tags wherewith to decorate
|eir pets against the eagle eyes of
Eieials who shall discern the licensed
bm the unlicensed. The tags were
|nded out quite rapidly yesterday.
ere are about 5000 in the allotment
|eeived but this will be greatly reduc-
after the public has had a few days
get them out. The opening day was
.nsidered a good one.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

Alderman Franklin T.. Homan was
smilingly asked last night if he was
not ready to withdraw now that
Messrs Orr and Loos were out Of the
running. Mr. Homan as smilingly re-
piled that he was through talking for
publication for the present 1t can
be stated, however, that the senator is
deeply in earnest In his canvass for
the nomination, and is not ready or
willing to give up yet
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
orphan Association Outing.

The Ladies Hebrew Orphan Asylum
association will hold its annual pic
mic at Lyon park in West Haven this
afternoon and evening. A large at
tendance is expected. Everyone is
welcome.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
TRUST SUIT
Chief Counsel has Been Named as q
Defendant.


Defendant
New York. Aug 5.-The American
Tobacco company and fourteen subsidi-
airy corporations will be represented at
the trial Of the suit Of the government
against the so-called trust by Junius
Parker, the junior. counsel for the par
ent company. He filed notice OF this
to-day in the office of the clerk OF the
United States circuit court. as Williarn-
son w. Fuller. chief counsel, is named
as a defendant in the governments
suit in equity to dissolve the American
company.
All the defendants will have to file
answers to the complaint on the
first Monday Of September, when the
out of town defendants must give mo-
tice of representation by counsel
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

Alderman Emil Loos, Of the Eighth
ward, came out with a positive state
ment to the Journal and Courier last
night that he was not in the race for
the republican nomination for mayor
He said:
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday,
New England and Eastern New York:
Rain Tuesday; Wednesday partly
cloudy, fresh south winds.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06
MAILLE IS INSANE
Man Who Attempted the Life Of Fal-
Heres Committed to Asylum.

Paris, Aug. 5.--Leon Maille, the
naval reservist, who fired two revolver
shots at President Fallieres in the
streets Of Paris, July IA. last was to-
day declared to be insane and was
sent to the asylum.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1907-08-06

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Our little boy had eczema for five
years" writes n. A. Adams, Henrietta,
Pa, Two Of our home doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs being
affected. We then employed other doc
tors but no benefit resulted. By chance
we read about Electric Bitters; bought
d bottle and soon noticed Improvement
We continued this medicine until sev-
eral bottles were used, when our boy
was completely cured" Best of all
blood medicines and body building
health tonics Guaranteed at r. r.
Bellamy's drug store. SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
NEWS ITEMS FROM DUNN
Death of Wife of Mayor Goodwin
Series of Meetings to Begin in Meth
odist Church-Recital at Opera
House.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger
Dunn, n. c., May 2.-Messrs. ]. D.
Barnes and H. L. Godwln left Monday
evening for Jacksonville, Fla, where
they attended the marriage Of their
nephew, MIR. Hugh Barnes, to Miss
Evelyn Berry Gregg, Tuesday night
They returned yesterday accompanied
by Mr.. Barnes and bride, who will
spend several days in the -.
Mrs. ]. r. Goodwin, wife of Mayor
GOdwiG, died yesterday evening at
5 o'clock, after several weeks illness.
The interment will be at Greeawood
cemetery Friday morning. She was
about 65 years old. She leaves a large
family OF children and relatives. She
WAS a consistent member of the Pres
byterian church.
Sunday a series of meetings will be-
gin 1t the Methodist church. c0ntin-
uing through the week. Rev. Mr..
Lee will be assisted by Rev. Mr.. Mer-
Ger Of MaXtOn. \. C.. A successful
meeting closed last night at the Dis
C4pIeS tIuIC I'll. Us q result StNtEdI new
members were added 10 the church
DR.. Biting. the pastor, conducted the
services.
Mr. York. of Hope Mills. \. c., has
located in OWL ana opened up a hard.
wood business. He contemplate the
erection Of a shuttle block factory al
an early date.
Congressman H. L. Goodwin has
been very diligently at work since he
took his oath Of office March (, and
has succeeded in getting a very nice
distribution Of seeds, books, periCdi-
Gals, maps, etc, for the patrons of
his district, all Of watch have been
sent out. His constituency very much
appreciates his efforts along this line.
Miss Sarah Peck Hines of FaisOn,
n. c., formerly a teacher of express
sion of Columbia college, will give a
recital at the opera house under the
auspices Of the Daughters of the Con
federacy, Friday night May 3rd.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Call at our store please for a free
sample Of DR.. Shops Health Coffee.
If real coffee disturbs your stomach,
your heart or kidneys. Then try this
clever coffee imitation. While DR..
Shoop has very closely matched Old
Java and Mocha Coffee in flavor and
taste. yet it has not d single grain of
real coffee in it. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee Imitation IS made from pure
toasted grain n cereals, with Malt,
Nuts, etc. You will surely like Health
Coffee. Sold by S. w. Sanders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The prohibition movement at At
lantic City, where there are two hun
dred and fifty saloons, has progressed
to the extent that Sunday CLOSING
has been brought about. This is the
work of the Good Citizens League.
The hotel men have made strong pro-
tests, but despite that fact, it seems
that Atlantic City is hereafter to be
a dry town on Sundays.-Charlotte
Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Cascasweet for babies is the best rem
edy for collie. summer complaint, dlar,
rhOea and sour stomach. 1t is esDec-
tally good in cases OF teething when ir-
ritation affects the stomach and in
testines. Cascasweet is a pleasant
safe remedy, containing neither OPT
ates O narcotics; all the ingredients
are printed plainly on the wrapper
Endorsed by mothers because it acts
so quickly. Sold by RObt. r. Bellany
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

For a cold or cough take Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup. It is BETTER
than any other cough remedy because
its laxative principle assures a healthy
copious action Of the bowels and at
the same Id heals irritation OF the
threat. strengthens the bronchial tubes
and allays Inflammation OF the MUCOUS
membrane. Contains Heaey and Tar,
P!eaaant to take Children like It..
conforms TO the National Pure Feed
AID Drug Law. Sof4 by Rsbt. r. Bel
iany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
Nv G E'ricnil-

Alexander Benton, who lives on Ru-
raj Route 1, Fort Edward, n. Y, says:
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is my best
earthly friend. It cured me of asthma
six years ago. 1t has also performed
a wonderful cure of ~incipient con-
sumption for my sons wife. The first
bottle ended the horrible cough. and
this accomplished the other symptoms
left n by one, until she was perfect
~ we'll. DR.. Kings New Discovery's
power over c'1ghs and colds is SIM
ply marvellous" No other remedy has
ever equaled it. Fully guaranteed by
H. r. Beliamy, druggist so cents and
$1.O0 Trial bottle free
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Free samples Of '~Preventics" and a
book on colds will re gladly mailed
you, On request, by Or. Shoop, Racine,
Wis, simply to prove merit. Prevent
les are little Candy Cold Cure tablets.
No Quinine no Laxative, nothing
harmful whatever. PreVentics prevents
colds-as the name implies-when tax
en- early or at the "sneeze stage"
For a seated cold or LaGrippe, break
it up safely and quickly with Prevent
les. Sold by Robert r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
New Church. for Durham.

West Durham is to have a hand
some Episcopal church. 1t will &c d
memorial church, erected by Mr.. ". A.
Erwin in memory of his father and
mother. Plans have been made and
accepted, the contract let and the
church will be completed, according
to present programme, by September
Or October. 1t will cost $6,000.-Dur-
ham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

When your food has not been prop
erly digested the entire system is i'm
paired in the same proportion. Your
stomach needs help. KodOl For midi
gestion and Dyspepsia not only digests
what you eat, it tones the stomach and
adds strength to the whole body. Makes
rich, pure blood. Kodol conforms to
the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by Robt. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
A Narrow Escape.

G. W. Cloyd. a merchant, of Punk,
Mo, had a narrow escape four years
ago, when he ran, a jimson bur into
his thumb. He says: The doctor
wanted to amputats it but I would aoe
consent 7 bought a bottle OF Bucden,s
Arnica 6alve and that cured the dan
gerous wound." Is cents at r. X. Bel
lamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Tom-Have you had any spats with
your girl lately?
Dick-No we've great friends now.
T0m-How's that?
Dick-We'se broken off our engage
ment.-Philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
Don't Paw AIinlOny.

to be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it il
you keep your bowels regular with
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. Their ac-
to be divorced from your appendix
never has cause to make the least
complaint. Guaranteed by r. r. BID
lay, druggist. % cents. Try them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Piles get quick and certain relief
from DR.. Shops Magis Ointment.
Please note it is made alone for piles,
and its action is positive and certain.
Itching, painful, protruding or blind
piles disappear like magic by its use.
Large nickel-capped glass jars so cents
Sold by Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Administration Candidate Taft may
still be of opinion that southern repub-
licanism would thrive better if all the
federal offices were held by demo-
Gratis, but he is not likely to press
this point at any time in the neal
future.-Charlotte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

When your back aches it is almost
invariably an indication that some
thing is wrong with your kidneys.
Weak, diseased kidneys frequently
cause a break down of the entire sys-
tenn. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills afford prompt relief for weak kid
neys. backache, inflammation of the
bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold
by RObt. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
UNvE|L MONUMENT
Splendid Address By Or. C. A.
Smith

Exercises Were Held at the Academy
mcnt Misunderstanding OF the
Shaft Took Place After the EAer-
cises-iddrCsS OF Dr.. Smith L
Never Been ExccIIcd in b City. -.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
Notice to our Customers

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and TAI for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and We recommend ii
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. Jas. G. Sheppard, ]. Hicks
Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hay

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve does not merely heal on the sur
face; it Denetrates the pores and
promptly relieves pain caused by boils,
burns, scalds. cuts and skin diseases.
1t is especially good for piles. Beware
of limitations. Sold by Robt. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Heres to your health and harpi-
ness'-DeWitt's Little Early RiserS-
famous little pills. Nasty, sickhead-
ache or billiousness may come on any
time; the cure is an Early Riser. Sold
by Robert r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
1880

A miIllon-dolIar mining company, a
$50, 900 furniture factory, a new land
company. the extension Of the electric
car line and a county fair-all for
Salisbury, and all announced in one
day, is the record for Salisbury last
Saturday.-Charlotte News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The demand for an ''open book"
campaign next year is likely to end
in the usual open pocketbook affair
that the Office holders are accustomed
tO.-WashingtOn Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The Vermont democrats have an ad-
vantage. When Mr.. Bryan goes among
them they can all hear him under one
roof.-Boston Transcript. Not nee
essarily. There is division in ven
that small and select political family
and some of them would not go to hear
the Peerless speaker.-Vrginian Pilot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Say, paw. queried Tommy Tod
dies, what is meant by carrying con-
cealed weapons?
1t applies to womeu who have oc-
casion to keep their tongue between
teeth, my boy, replied Toddles. ST.
Chicago News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The woman who ruined her Easter
hat and gown to save a boy from
drowning, ought to have all the Carne-
gle medals the commission has in
stock.-New York American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

You're to be the judge; we leave it to
you to decide; all we want is your YER
dict-Will HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea make you well and keep you
we'll? That's fair. Tea or Tablets. So
cents. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Occasionally one has the fortune to
meet women VINO are IDEAL III looks
and figure. Ninety-nine times out of
a hundred you will find she takes HOl-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea or
Tablets. So cents. R. r. BelIamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

We often hear that there is no
such thing as luck, but something very
much okin 10 it has operated pretty
extensively in the career of Theodore
Roosevelt. Even his bitterest enemie.
have helped to increase his popularity.
Winston Sentinel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

A mob Of Cuban baseball fans re-
Gently slugged the umpire for decid-
ing against the home team. There is
no longer any doubt that Cuba is rap
idly becoming Americanized.-Wash-
ingtOn Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The undesirable citizen" al the
White House, if truth were known,
includes the man who criticizes the
President for taking Harriman's rail-
road and insurance mOley.-News and
Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco is
Offering to tell all he knows as the
price of immunity, but some of the re-
formers fear that he would not be
above selling a gold bTick.-Washing-
ton Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

A sportsman who haG a five-pound
note stolen from him a fewmonths ago
received the following letter the other
day:
Dear Sir-I stoled your money. Re-
morse naws my Conscience, n I send
you a sovereign. When remorse naws
agin I will sent you some more.-Tp
ORary.-Tatler.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07
Disturbed the CONGREGATION

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy a bottle
Of Foley's Honey and Tar. Jas. C.
Col
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The south is beginning to under
stand that the law has no intrinsic
merit through the mere fact Of being
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

Many ills come from impure blood
Can't have pure blood from faulty di
g~estion, lazy liver and sluggish bow
els. Burdock blood Ritters strength
ems stomach, bowels and liver, anC
Durifes the blood.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

The latest is that Il coOlness has
arisen between Roosevelt and Root.
But it probably isn't bigger than a
plate of ice cream.-Philadelphia In
Quirer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

There is one citizen who is watch
Ing the Bryan-Hearst rupture with
dry eyes. We refer to Hon. Thomas
Taggart.-Salisbury Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

His address grew more interesting as
he got deeper into his subject and the
portrayal of the strength of Harnett's
character and the masterfulness of the
man, was a picture that could not have
been eXcelled.
UNWILLING THE MONUMENT.
After the exercises had been cOnclud-
ed, the Danes and a large number of
those who had listened to the address
marched to the site of the monument
On Fourth and Market streets, where
the unwilling took place. The high
shaft was covered with drapery of blue
and yellow, colors of the Danes and
the string which unfurled the veil anG
left the monument standing revealed to
the eyes Of the hundreds of citizens.
vas pulled by Mrs. George w KiGder.
Just as the covering was falling from
the shaft the naval reserves began the
firing of a salute of Is guns, n for
each of the original colonies.
The beautiful shaft to Cornelius Har-
nett stands more than 50 feet in height
and it occupies a commanding position
at the intersection Of Fourth and
Market streets, at the top of the grade
from Second street. The monument
was erected by the Delahunty firm Of
Philadelphia and it is of Connecticut
granite. On the base, in large letters,
facing the west is the name Harnett,
while the inscriptions on the four sidcs
Of the monument are as follows:
On the east face:
The Cape Fear
First Explored
1863
First Settlement
at Old Town
1865
Permanent Settlement
At Brunswick
1928
Wilmington Established
1883.
On the west,
North Carolina Society
of the Colonial Danes
of America
Have Erected this
Monument to the Memory
of the Colonial
Heroes
of the Lower Cape Fear
On the north:
Cornelius Harnett
1928
1881
Patriot and Statesman.
On the south:
IN Honour of
The Hundred and Fifty
Men who made the First
Armed Resistance
In the American Colonies
To the Oppressive
Stamp Act
Of the
British Parliament
February 10Th, 1866.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-07

His address grew more interesting as
he got deeper into his subject and the
portrayal of the strength of Harnett's
character and the masterfulness of the
man, was a picture hat could not have
been eXcelled.