The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-13
ROOSEVELT MOST SANGUINE
Parker, the Colored Man Who re-
vented the Third Shot-Expressfons
~ofSympathy for Czoigosz by Inmates
OF Federal Soldiers Homes-No Clue
to Theory Of a Plot-Aaarchist Pre-
dieting Presidents Assassination
Arrested.

walked the mile to the presidential
quarters in company with a c~orrespon-
lent of The Associated Press. Just af-
ter he had left the mansion he was ac-
costed by a colored man who was rak-
ing a lawn.
Governor. my 1 shake hands with
| your He said.
You certainly may" answered the
vice president, turning quickly and
grasping his hand. and Their as two
laborers with dinner pals and tools
slipped up, he shook hands with them.
AS he walked on. the vice president
| discussed the case of the president and
his condition. He said in part.
Il believe that the bulletins being
issued are none too sanguine. In fact.
L know they are not. I am perfectly
positive that the president will recover.
ana, more than that. I believe the ILL
ness Will be brief and the recovery
RAPID: L a two men n a relative
shot In the same manner in the Cuban
campaign. They lay in the marshes
Tor some time without attendance and
yet they recovered.
Il may say that 1 have ever deeper
information that the bulletins and I
| again Sdy WITH great confidence tina
the president will
The vice president arrived at the Mil
burn house at 1920 o'clock and was at
once admitted. He remained about ten
minutes and when he came out reiter-
ated what he had said above.
EMMA GOLDMAN UNDER SUR
VIGILANCE.
Chicago, September 9.-Chief O'Neill
today announced that Emma Goldman
4 JC J1n6ar cr1rxrnf11o-o4 49, g. &C.,
Chicago, although not IN this city. He
insisted that h had been located and
intimated that she will be arrested soon.
The following description of Miss Gold
man was furnished by the chief:
\ Between 80 inc 35 years old, about
feet 2 or 3 inches high, pale complex
ion, hin features n weight about lao
pounds. She has a heavy head of hair.
Slightly Roman nose, Jewish cast Of
| countenance and rather full lips. She
is dressy and stylish III appearance and
wears spectacleS."
POPULAR DEMONSTRATION IN
KENTUCKY.
Lexington, KY, September "a re-
markable demonstration by the citizens
of Lexington and Fayette county was
held here today following the attempted
assassination of President Mckinley.
Major j. P. Johnston, major of the con-
federate artillery under Pelham in the
civil war, called the meeting to order.
Colonel w. G. P. Breckenridge who
fought on the confederate side, read
resolutions of sympathy with the pres
ident and condemnation of anarchy.
Leading pastors of the city then ad-
dressed the large audience.
TESTIMONIAL FOR THE NEGRO
PARKER.
Washington, September "a sugges-
ton was thrown out in the executive
| department today that it would be
proper for the American people to do
| something for the colored man Parker
whose prompt action possibly saved the
presidents life. The would-be assassin
himself complained that it was the
stunning blow delivered upon him by
Parker that prevented him from firing
another shot. Inquiries are being made
for Parker's full name. and history.
EXPRESSING PLEASURE AT THE
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
Washington, September 3.-Second
Assistant Postmaster General Shallen-
berger today summarily Cancelled the
contract of a mail carrier for express
ing satisfaction over the shooting of
President Mckinley. The name of the
person who was thus dealt with is Chas.
F. Cortright. and he had a contract for
carrying the mail between Homer, Cort-
LAND county, New York. and Stafford
III oloIlSdud GUILTY. saint Sldlc. Lie
information concerning his offense came
to the postoffice department through
the postmaster at Homer. who enclosed
afidavits from four citizens of the
place confirming his report. It appears
hat when Cortright first received the
announcement of the murderous at
tempt upon the presidents life he re-
marked with an oath that he was glad
of it" and added h a the president
should have been killed years ago. Gen.
eral Shallenberger Cancelled CoItrights
contract upon the ground that a person
capable of such sentiments is not a fit
custodian Of the mails Of the govern
ment.
Marion Ind, September 9.-Three in
mates of the national soldiers home
here are under arrest in the guard
house for having expressed sympathy
with Czolgosz.
EXPEL CZOLGOSZ FROM KNIGHTS
OF GOLDEN EAGLE.
Youngstown, O., September 9.-Steps
are being taken by state, officers OF the
knights Of Golden Eagle In this city to
expel from the order Leon CzolgosZ who
entered the order at Cleveland under
the assumed name Of Frederick Nieman
The ARRESTED ANARCHISTS.
Chicago, September 9.-Nine alleged
anarchists under arrest here were
brought before Magistrate Prindiville
today. At the request of he city the
hearing was postponed until September
18th in order to allow a more complete
investigation of the charge that the
prisoners conspired to assassinate the
president. The police are working or
the theory that Czolsosz was inspired
by teachings he received while here
last July. h six male prisoners were
held without bail, pending the hearing
while the three women arrested will
them were ED in bonds of $1,000. Late
the case against h women was dis
missed.
THE THEORY OF A PLOT.
Cleveland, O., September Supper
intendent Corner, of the Cleveland po
lice department today gave cut an Of
fetal statement to the Associated Pres
regarding the alleged anarchistic plo
to AXE the life Of the president. II
states that the Cleveland police fore
have been following up the meagr
threads Of evidence presented. but tina