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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-04

are possible, ven in comparatively
Door communities. The good roads
movement must be pushed by the in
telligent men and women in every
community. We must secure the CO.
operation of the farmers clubs. of
railroads, and all Such organized
forces.
TRANSITION FROM THE OLD
ROAD SYSTEM TO THE NEW.
Everybody now admits that the old
road system is a failure. The expert
ence of all civilized countries has
demonstrated this fact; and has DEM
onstrated the further fact that the
only satisfactory way to build roads
IS to raise money for that purpose by
some system Of taxation. But we can
not change abruptly from n system
TO the other. We must start with a
small tax sometimes supplemented by
private subscription
By degrees the people % will come
to understand the money value of good
roads, CD they will see that the money
raised by taxation for roads is not
only a splendid investment, but that
this one is returned to the people
as a compensation for their labor and
in this way is kept in circulation, 90
in proportion as they do this they will
agree to an increase OF tax, and final
- NaNy ~ abOAASl Nh1
b system entirely, maintaining
their public highways On a basis of
taxation alone.
A FEW ROAD NOTES.
The first thing to be done to our pub
lie roads is to have them carefully
surveyed and relocated where necessa-
~ by a competent engineer. In this way
we will avoid the bad hills and secure
good roads at a far less expense than
would otherwise be possible.
Next, We SHOULD make a careful
study of the materials which can be
used in the building OF good roads.
In the reckless areas the secret Of
building and maintaining cheap roads
will be found to lie in the proper ad-
mixture of our gravel, sand and clays
and the use of wide tires on all draft
vehicles.
In the weather. sections Of the hill
country, the broken stone or macadam
road is in the end the cheapest road
for the farmer to build. And the
building Of a macadam road, or a good
road of any kind, requires as much,
skill and experience and care as does
the building of a railroad.
The improvement of our public oad
can not be expected to proceed rapid
ly, but it must be made to move stead
lily forward. Better public roads are
absolutely essential to the Industrial
development of the southern states.
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Prof. NJ. c. s. Noble, OF the chair of
pedagogics. in the state university, who
has been here a couple OF weeks with
his family, will leave this for
Fayetteville, where he will deliver an
address tonight before the Cumberland
Teachers Institute. His subject
will be The University and the Pub
lie Schools" Prof. Noble is we'll quail
fed to speak on this important IN
teresting topic bot from n point OF
view of his ability and his experience
schools and the university.
as an instructor in both the puDiic
The Cumberland Teachers lnSutuIe
a been in session all week, and aDle
addresses nave been made before the
teachers by Prof. Crittenden, OF WAKE
Forest college, Prof. Minis, OF Trlnlly
college, Prof. Smith, of Davidson col
lege. and Prof. Massey, of the North
Carolina College Of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts.
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J. r. KENLY, GenT Manager.
7, N. EMERSON. Traffic Manager.
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a FEAST OF REASON.

The Cumberland Institute
Listening to the College Professors
This week-Professor Noble, of the
University, to Deliver an Address To-
night.
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Carolina RiceS.

We have some bargains IN rices, for
our friends only-we o give IL away
to every one. Call and test the value
Of our friendship.
700 barrels of -four in sacks and bar
rels. We are the owners OF the Ham
mocks," "A-No. l White Rose" and
General Favorite" brands.
$50 boxes Of Martins best full Cream
Cheese. $50 Little Fayorite. full cream
Cheese, bought under contract, way
below present markets. We can do
you good service or these articles.
80 tubs Martins Giltedge Butter for
sale very low. end US your orders.
You will be sure 10 get the best.
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NORTHERN APPLES.

By steamer today, and by all subse-
quent ones. We are also receiving on
consignment Mount Airy aples IN
crates.
New-Catch Mullets are coming in
slowly, but we get our share. We Of
fer the celebrated Cape Fear brand.
put up full weight, with spring water
as clear as crystal-warranted the
beSt-send us your orders.
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James Sprunt Institute
(Formerly Grove Academy
Established 17S5.

(Formerly Grove Academy
Established 17S5.
"rhe first attempt that had ever
been made to teach the languages in
this country" (says William Dickson,
February "a. 1850
REORGANIZED as a College for
Wor- n by order Of Wilmington Pres
bytery.
KENANSVILLE, in historic Duplin,
is noted for culture and refinement.
Carefully selected Faculty. Number of
students limited.
Cheapest school in the State Of the
same grade. Collegiate. Academic, Com
mercial, Musio and Art.
10th Session begins September 4.
For particulars, apply at once to
VIM. NJ. SHAW, President,
Southport. y. -
Or Rev. Peter Mcintyre,
President of Board,
Faison. n. c.
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C0ffees, Roasted and Green.

We nave been fortunate in having
coffees under the market for the past
year. Large lot just in, bought at the
recent decline.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
EASTERN
LEAGUE
MEETING
Board Directors Meets al tho
Narragansstt Hotel Behind
Closed Doors.

The annual meeting of the Eastern
League is being held at the Narragan-
sett Hotel in this city today.
The magnates were little dilatory In
arriving, and when the directors meet
ing was called TO order at 10:S0 o'clock,
only President Powers. who occupied the
chair. President Cory and Director Dra-
per OF the Providence club. ]. II. Gala
han and NJ Kockenthal. representing
Rochester. President Hurley of the Wor-
cester club and Frank Leonard OF Syra-
cuse, were I'm attendance
The meeting was held in room A, be-
hind closed doors.
Several important trades are TO be
made and there are various rumors In
regard to the probability Of changes In
the circuit
A deal was made this morning in which
Roach Lynch and Alloway OF Toronto
were traded 10 Syracuse for kuhns, Har-
grove and Altrock.
This gives Henry Lynch, formerly with
the Providence team, a chance TO do
some more migrating.
Among the prominent faces seen In the
lobby was that of Frank Selee, manager
of the Boston team, who Is doubtless
here on the lookout for available talent.
Many newspaper men from Boston,
Worcester and other parts OF New Eng
land are In attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
GRANITE CO.CASE
Two Opinions Handed Down
by the Appellate Court In
Long Drawn Out Case.

Two opinions of the appellate division
OF the supreme court were handed dowu
today in the case OF Smith Granite COM
pany. ct al. VS.. Joseph Newall. ct al.
BY one the court announces that IL re-
fuses TO give tho complainant leave to
amend the bill. BY the other the respond
ent's motion for a re-argument is denied.
The court thinks that the complainants
fail TO aver lack OF knowledge on theis
part OF the incompetency OF Orlando r.
Smith at the time OF the several votes,
amounting to a ratification OF the con-
tract subsequent TO Nov. q. 1898, but most
of the proposed amendments. II made.
would not, In fact, be amendments 10 the
present bill, but would make Il new
bill calling for new testimony and new
trial OF the case already decided. IL IL
too late, the court says, to INTRODUCES
amendments OF such a character
Chief Justice Stiness writes tho opinion
on tho motion for re-argument and IN
the opinion says the extent and validity
OF the so-called pledge OF the bonds was
fully argued and considered at tho hear
ing. and that the cases now relied on
arise from materially different facts. and
cannot affect the decision already given.
Decision In the case was moro favor-
able 70 the defendants than the complains
ants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
Mr.. MOODY HOME
Announces That Rev. G. Camp
bell Morgan Will hsslss! In
ths Mortified Work.

East Northdeld. Mass, Dec. 5-W. r.
Moody has reached home after visit to
London. in the course of which he se-
cured the consent OF Rcv. G.. Campbell
Morgan TO assist In the Northfeld work
In view OF confusing reports which have
been made concerning Rev. Mr. Morgaus
coming TO America. Mr.. Moody has made
a statement In which he says that the ar
rangemcnt is consummation OF plans
which developed in the mind OF Dwight
l.. Moody before his death. Mr.. Moody
says:
The Rev @. Campbell Morgan has
been invited to conduct missions under
the auspices OF the Northield extension
and will come to this country in the early
summer 10 begin this work. lie viii
make his home in East Mortified, where
he expects 20 locate his family and will
be I'm attendance upon the Northneld con-
ference this summer and begin his special
Northiied extension work in the early
autumn.
THE nature OF this work is Of the same
character as that which has been car
rled on by Mr.. Meyer. Mr.. Morgan aud
Mr. H. W. Pope in previous years. The
object Is 20 visit cities and hold conven-
tlons for a week or ten days duration
for Chris Ian people. seeking thereby 10
awaken deeper interest In Bible study
and greater fellowship among Christian
workers. For this year tn NOrthneld ex-
tension spealfer will -c the Rev. =. r..
Meiner 81 Christ church. London. Eng
who rs coming 20 America in ne middle
OF March 90 spend about six weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
ARE They BEATS?
Two Richly Att|rsd Women
Charged with Not Paying
Board. Claim Conspiracy.

New York, Dec. 5.-Two women In gor-
geous dinner gowns passed last night in
cells at the West Thrtieth street police
station. They are charged with being
boarding house beats. The women were
registered as Annie Jones. 2s years old.
and May Jones, 80 years old
The police claim that these womeen
have lived for months on credit by tell
ing stories OF an estate mat is unsettled
and remittances delayed
They were said to have a record OF i've
weeks at Mrs. Browns, q West Thirty
second street; three weeks at the Park
Hotel and two weeks at Mrs Mary b.
fuckers, 81 West Thirty-third street
II was at the latter place they were
arrested last night on complaint OF Mrs
Tucker. But she was good to them. She
allowed them 10 finish the meal before
she had them locked up.
Both are exceedingly handsome. They
protested that their rcmitthnces had not
come, and that they were the victims OF
a conspiracy OF boarding house keepers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
BOYD
INQUEST
BEGUN.
Policemen Toll How Unfort-
unaio Woman Was Run
Down and Killed.

The inquest into the death of Mrs.
Sarah a. Boyd. who was fatally injured
on Broad street one day last week
by team running over her and fractur-
ing her skull as she was about TO board
an electric car, was opened In Coroner
Lincoln's office this morning.
Two witnesses were examined, PATROL
men Mclaughlin and Little OF the sew
enth station. who were eyewitnesses OF
the fatality.
The officers testified that they were
within a hundred feet of Mrs. Boyd. and
that they noticed the team as IL came
along.
The driver whipped up his horse and
made an endeavor TO pass between the
car, which had stopped, and Mrs: BOYD.
AS n consequence she was Knocked
down and trampled upon.
The officers tried TO catch the mis-
creants and gave chase. but were un-
able TO do so, as the driver lashed his
horse into a furious gallop and soon the
team was lost 10 view.
They are OF the opinion that the men
were under the influence OF liquor. and
are very doubtful If they could recognize
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
ON TRIAL
FOR Assault TING PUPIL
Case of Jerome Hunt Against Flor
ent D. WhitmOre is Heard by
Judge Johnson at CranStOn.

prove these charges. was contradictory,
afrording at times much amusement 10
those present.
Miss Carpenters testimony was dis
tinctly favorable 10 the defence, not
withstanding the fact that she had peen
summoned by the complainant
The torn coat and shirt were produced
to show the ravages wrought. The fact
was brought out, however, that the shirt
had seen its best days ere the alleged as
sault and the coat had not been entirely
whole before the 18th of November and
had been worn since that time.
The provocation for the alleged assault
lay In the fact that the boy broke ranks
and the principal therefore forcibly took
him to his office and there punished him.
The boy denies that he left the ranks
declaring that he was outside the file
and therefore not guilty OF disobedience
TO rules.
II was evident that the sympathy OF
the attendants was with the principal,
Mr.. Whitmore, despite the tale OF woe
told by the boy and his parents.
The court adjourned at 1890 and the
defence will be heard this afternoon.
Attorney William +. Barry represent
ed the complainant and Washington r.
Prescott the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
DEADLY CURRENT
Two Persons Killed al Utica,
n. y, by Coming in Contact
With Fallen Wires.

Utica, y. y, Dec. 5.-Two persons were
killed in the city this morning by coming
into contact with electric wires that had
been broken from poles by the storm dur
ing the night and hung down TO the side
walks.
The first victim was Pole. about 20
year OF age. who ran against a small
wire In the darkness. He caught IL with
both hands and then fell TO the ground
where ne writhed a moment and then
lay quite still and dead, but retaining his
grasp on the wire.
The second victim was an Italian lad, IL
years old. He was on his way TO one OF
the mills and i'm crossing a street one OF
his hands touched a suspended wire that
had been broken from "A pole. He was
heard TO cry out and when others came
To the spot where he was lying he was
dead.
The snow broke down thousands OF
wires and the telephone. telegraph and
car services are badly crippled. Several
horses have been shocked by electric
wires during the morning and one was
killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
ugh. he win no doubt be accommss

enough, he win no doubt be accommDs
dated.
A CASE OF GRAB.
A prominent state official said this
morning: The commissioners are in no
way 10 blame for what has occurred. but
II 10 solely due TO the grabbing propensi-
ties of somo OF the state officers. and Z
am reminded or David Harum when he
says them that has gets
For instance, there is one department
OF the state which is not of paramount
Importance by any means that has man
aged to secure. by being first In tho
field, a handsome suite OF apartments
while one of the most important Of the
departments has two small rooms and no
more.
''Of course, have no doubt that there
will be redistribution of quarters, 50
that those who really need plenty OF
room will obtain IL, while the minor de-
partments OF the state will be moved to
such parts OF the building where they
really belong.
There is plenty OF room for everybody
in the new state house, but. OF course,
the departments should be located ac-
cording to their Importance"
SOME TO MOVE IN.
All OF the state departments now dis
tributed over the city, IN the Elizabeth
building, Wayland building, board OF
trade building, Banigan building. swartz
building and elsewhere, will not move
into the new state house on January 1
next. but some of them will
OF Course, the secretary of states Of
fee will be there all ready for business.
and the executive quarters, together with
those for the lieutenant governor, will
be prepared for occupancy.
IT Is now intended that all depart
ments occupying offices the lease OF
which expires on the last day OF this
month. shall move into the new state
house on January /. but the others viii
wait until later on.
All of the furnishings of the offices to
be occupied early will be in readiness.
and when the new capitol Is opened on
New Years day it will present a busy
scene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05

A case which attracted an unusual de-
gree OF local interest was partially tried
in the eighth district court at knights
VILE this morning before Judge Clarke II.
Johnson.
The case was one OF assault in which
the plaintiff was Jerome Hunt, lad OF
13 years and the defendant Mr.. Florent
%. whitmore. principal of the Highland
park grammar school.
The alleged assault was the punishment
of the boy by the defendant.
A number of witnesses for the plaintiff
were heard Among them were several
boys OF the school. the nrst assistant,
Miss Carpenter and the parents OF the
complainant.
II was charged that on the 18th OF Mo-
vember, Mr.. Whitmore violently shook
the boy, in such way as TO throw him
over a chair and against the wall. IL was
also charged that the boys jacket and
shirt were badly torn, as a result OF the
ARRAY that his head was severely
bruised by the fall. in consequence of
which his health had suffered since.
Much of the testimony introduced. 70
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
A MERE BABY.
But His StaIWaTt Father Said
That No Gould Not
Manage Him.

Romeo Paulin, 10 years old. a little bit
OF a fellow. was committed 10 the reform
school during his minority by Judge
Sweetland this morning.
Romeo and his older brother were ar
rested for petty larceny last summer. and
while the other boy was sent 20 the re-
form school. Romeo was placed on pro-
la ton.
school he attends and yesterday the
teacher sent n formal complaint 20 Mr.
Whittenore.
Romeo was. therefore brought INTO the
i1veuile court and as his father said
that he could rot manage the wee bit OF
humanity. the court put the lad where he
might be rcdc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
Man Who Escaped From Hos
pita| Returns to Get Money
Detained Until Police Arrive and Serve
Warrant Charging the Stealing
Of a Team.

Jonathan Haines came here from Fall
River. on November 18th and made a lot
OF history for himself in a very few
days.
lie figured in a bit OF malicious mis-
chief an attempted suicide and a sensa-
tional flight 10 avoid arrest
Jonathan found somewhere in this town
a very peculiar brand of liquor. 1t set
him on edge quickly, introduced startl-
ing kind of alcoholic pyrotechnics into
his Uranium and caused him to desire To
do sundry things quite out of the ordi-
nary run OF events. The bottle he supped
from ought to be placed under lock and
key.
In the late afternoon OF Nov. 18th jon
athsn had brought himself TO a remark
able condition.
He saw, standing In front OF a wicken-
den street grocery store a horse attach
ed to a delivery wagon.
Becoming imbued with the idea that
7. G would be conducive 10 his health. he
Jumped TO the seat, gathered the reins
and with ''wur-rup' was off like
shot.
Haines drove 10 Tockwotton street,
where he managed 70 run a-foul OF a
coal cart.
There was spill and Joseph was pick
ed UP in a half-conscious condition.
Sympathizing citizens tenderly placed
him upon the wagon seat.which had been
thrown to the street. and while they
were considering what was best to do.
Haines suddenly sat up. pulled pistol
and shot himself I'm the left breast.
An ambulance was sent for and Haines.
supposed to have received mortal
wound, was conveyed tn the Rhode ISL
and hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
EOg.paHIIsRa ADMINISTRATION

Chicago. Dec. 5.-Gov. Mount Of In
diana, JUDGE 1<inne oc DesMoines,
Ephraim Tanning of the state board OF
charities aud Mira. Julia Lnthrop Of Chi
cago were the leaders In meeting at
tho Union League CLUB last night which
discussed the non-par;;san administra-
ton OF state Institutions
MIR Banning In LIS address outlined the
osta blishment OF two state boards of con
troll. Gov. Mount and Judge Kline told
% the new SYSTEM which had been placed
an service IN Indiana and Iowa for the
abolition OF the spoils method OF caring
for the wards OF the state,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
AN INCORRIGIbLE.
David ". BissOn Sent to the
Reform School for an
Old 0fionso.

David w. Bisson. IS years old. was sem
fenced to the sockanosset school. during
his minority. by Judge sweetland, today.
A little more than a year ago Bisson
broke into box. belonging TO Eugene M.
Annis. with whom he was rooming, and.
stealing $40 in cash, fed the town.
He went to Boston. where hs stole
$50 from man, and. having an innocent
looking face. was plnced on probation.
A few DAYS ago he returned TO Prov-
dence and yesterday he was located and
arrested by Detective Nickerson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05

There the wound was found not TO be
a serious one. The pistol was held slant
ingiy and a slight flesh wound had re-
suited.
Jonathan's jig-water jag was now we'll
established and he was placed In the ID.
T. ward.
Three days later he was transferred TO
another ward and word was sent TO the
Fifth station. where warrant had been
left for him for larceny of the horse and
wagon. that the next day he would be In
fit condition 10 be removed.
Haines must have learned OF his in
tended surrender, for at o'clock in the
morning, when the nurse was absent
from the ward. he broke open locker,
got his clothes and disappeared.
The nurse reported the fight Of her pa
tient and an investigation was made.
Haines had descended the inside fire
escape reached the cellar then the boiler
room. where he got out through an un-
locked door.
The police could not locate him, be-
cause he had too much of start before
they were informed of his fight.
Today Haines called at the hospital to
get $3.50 I'm cash which had been taken
from his pocket the night he was brought
in.
lie was detained until Capt. Costine.
of the 5th station could be called up on
the phone. rf
Patrolmen Daily and Wixon were detail
ed and brought Haines 10 the station
where he was locked up. s-.ee
Haines said he crossed Point street
bridge, boarded Taunton electric and at
Taunton jumped freight train for Bos-
ton. where he remained until yesterday.
when he decided 10 como back to Provi-
dence and get his money.
He will be arraigned in the Sixth Dis
trict court tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
BOLD ROBBERS.
They Attack a Man In tho
Street and Are Captured After
Desperate Struggle.

Chicago. Dec. Sired I. Gilmore OF
Baxter, Iown. was knocked senseless late
last night near Michigan avenue and
Harmon court and robbed OF Sl,229 in
negotiable papers. s25 in money and a
watch.
The robbers, VIM. Cummings and Geo.
Hayes. after n desperate battle with de-
tectives. were captured and all the booty
save the watch and money was recovered.
Gilmore came TO Chicago to exhibit cattle
at the live stock show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
GIVEN UNOFFICIAL TRIAL.

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 5.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Goldsborough made her
first unofficial trial trip yesterday, and
while no attempt was made 10 run a
speed course. she made n knot run on the
government course I'm the quick time OF
two minutes and N seconds, or at the rate
OF % 2-3 knots an hour.
The run was more To test the engines
and machinery than to prove her speed. a
strong wind was blowing and the water
was too rough for fast steaming. The
final trial trip will be made In three
weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-05
h0UleT WEDDING.

London. Dec. Sharon Herman Speclt
Won stenberg. formerly secretary Of the
German legation at Washington ard re-
Gently appointed CONSUL geHrrsf- for GER
many at Calcutta. was married quietly
this afternoon at 81. Georges church.
Hanover square 10 Miss Lillian May
IauEham Of Louisville. Ky.
The mother and two sisters % the bride
were present Mr. Joseph II Choate, the
4. s. ambassador. supported the bride
grOOm.