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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

The Movements for Its Ereotion Begun
In Earnest-Roanoke Celebration TO
be q Grand AmAfr-Members OF Gem
oral Roberts Army stan as Assist-
ant Fair Marshais
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh. ~. c., October Is.
The Oldest ~fair-goers declare that the
state fair now In progress Is the largest
and best ver held. The fairs OF 1888
a1G 1900 were successes. the latter = re-
should surpass it is particularly sfati-
fyirg.
The ostriches are a great feature OF
rbe Midway and the trotting an.
running races by these great birds al e
i'oveI n extremely interesting.
Several of the representatives OF the
school text book companies are her In
conference with the superintendent O.
ruNiic Instruction regarding proper pro-
teCtlCn for their houses in the matter
o. the exchange OF old books for new
ores Any book actually in use last
year or this year will be received. What
they desire is protection from book
cealers who want TO get new books for
old ones.
The movement for a statue OF Sir
Walter Raleigh here in Nash square.
which is in front of the union railway
station, is to he made n great one. The
money will be largely raised by the
school children of the state. The plan
is that each child shall give one cent
Today the first gift was made. II was
~ 1,VVo NCillS, " llc SCAIOOl CulEuE III vi
Durham county, by ex-Judge Robert
W. Winston, WHO deposited the money
in bank here. Julian S. Carr is the
chairman OF the committee OF the
State Literary and Historical Society.
which has charge OF this notable move
ment for a statue of the famous Eng
lishman. It is Ills plan to have the TO-
bacco sellers and the t~obacco-users IN
state and country also contribute. 1t is
freely predicted hat in two years the
statue will be in place here. Some per-
sons say they believe the funds will be
collected by the end of this year.
The Encouragement is asked the
question whether game EAR be sold in
this state during the close season.
The movement for a great celebra-
ton at Roanoke Island next year. as
nearly as possible upon the landing OF
the first c~olonistS there in 1888, is TAX
ing shape. Governor Aycock pledges
the backing of the state, and there is
reason to believe that congress win
next year pass the bill making a $1,000
appropriation for a monument. the con-
ner stone of which can be laid next
July, when it is the plan to have the
celebration. A committee will soon
meet here to make the preliminary ar
rangements. Major Graham Dawes is
its chairman.
It is proposed to raise $1,000 by pop
ular general subscription to aid rural
school libraries in the poorer districts.
General w. p. Roberts. the chief mar
shall of the state fGir, receives many
compliments on his staff, part of which
is made up of his old confederate staff
officers, among these being Major John
w. Gordon. of Richmond, and Capt.
Webb, of Birmingham. These two had
not met since 1865.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
TOWNSEND VS.. WESTERN UNION
Important Damage Suits-More Illioit
Whisky Trafnc-Annex to Sanitarium
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, October %.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, October %.
The case of Townsend VS.. Western
Union Telegraph Company, damages
81, 999, occupied the time of the court
up to $50 o'clock today. A sister Of the
plaintiff died at Hope Mills some
months ago, and the telegram announc-
ing the death was, it is alleged, delayed
in delivery at Sanford. The verdict
of the jury gave plaintiff $500 damages
-one-fourth the amount sought. The
case of Pemberton VS.. Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Company, noted in yes
the 29th instant.
Nat McKoy, negro, of Pearc's Mill
township, was yesterday arrested by
Deputy Marshal Averitt. charged with
selling liquor without license, and, in
default of bond. was sent to jail until
next term of federal court.
Drs. Marsh and Highsmith have
bought the valuable properly owned by
Mrs. Cochran on Green street, a large
brick building, the former residence OF
the late DR.. B. w. Robinson. 1t ad-
joins the Marsh Highsmith sanitarium,
which has been very successful ever
since it's establishment and it is I'M
derstood that the Robinson structure
will be fitted up as an annex to the hos
pital.
On account Of the great increase in
the number of pupils, another teacher
has become necessary to the graded
school, and Miss Ethel Walker has been
elected by the board of trustees to
teach the additional grade.
At 1915 o'clock this morning an
alarm Of fire sent the hose wagon n
o1rnocf tho whole dQnarfmonf f0 Room
& Hams woodworks in the southern
suburbs, but it was found to be a small
blaze. amounting to nothing. An hour
later another alarm was sent in from
the northern part Of ne city. but there
was little or no damage done
Gratifying results have accrued to
the First Baptist church of this city
from the recent revival. and the able
efforts Of Rev. DR.. Blackwell. Of VIII
mington, and the pastor, Rev. 3. j.
Porter. in an increased membership OF
fourteen persons.
Mr.. z B. Newton. OF Rockfish town
ship. former superintendent of public
instruction for the county, and for
years a lawyer OF the Fayetteville bar.
recently became insane, and viii be
sent to the asylum at Raleigh.
The Raleigh Press correspondent is
in error in stating that the late Judge
T. G. Fuller vas a native of Fayette-
Vile, though he was greatiJ aOInlFel
and beloved here. He was, the writer
is almost sure. born in Franklin county.
at or near Louisburg.
The largest circus crowd that has
been seen here in twenty-five years,
packed the streets yesterday on the line
of John Robinson's how parade. 1t is
estimated hat there were 5000 people
under the tent in the afternoon.
Rev. II. T. Graham, pastor Of the
PreShyterian church. and DIR. j. w Nc
Neill and Mr.. z. H Williams, lay dele
gates, have gone to attend the sessions
of the North Carolina Synod at Char
lotte.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Progressive Fremont
Correspondence of The Messenger

Fremont. N. c., October %.
Fremont just now is one of the most
progressive towns of it's size from Will
mington to Richmond. 1t is situated
about midway between Wilson n
Goldsboro and is surrounded by splen-
did tobacco and cotton landS.It is
a fine cotton market, and it's enterpris-
ing merchants have the reputation of
paying the highest prices of almost
any buyers in the state for that pro-
duct. The result is hat more cotton
finds it way to Fremont than to al
most any town of it's p%oplation in North
Carolina.
The Bank of Fremont began business
September 1St of last year in a neat
two story brick building, and it's bust
ness has been more than satisfactory
and has proven to be of great
fence to town and community. It's Of
ficers are: J.. T. Hooks, president;
George D. Best, vice president, n
Guitar Lee, cashier.
It is estimated that near $40, 600 are
now being invested in new buildings
of various kinds, among which are The
new and handsome residences of Mr.. j.
r. Short, DR.. w. T. burlington, Mr..
Guitar Lee, NIL. Il. L. bryan Liz NIL.
John H. Hare; while many others are
having their houses ~remodeled, repaint-
ed, etc.
Messrs. Hooks & Edgerton have re-
Gently completed new livery stables,
which are occupied by Messrs. Hare &
Copeland; also the new livery stables
of Messrs. Moore & Aycock are nearing
completion. Messrs. Bogue & Hooks
are building a nice brick drug store
next to the Bank of Fremont and ex-
pect to occupy the same o January
1st.
The Messrs. Yelverton Bros. have re-
Gently moved into their large two
story brick store.
If space would permit your correspon-
lent could mention the prominent bus
mess men, the physicians, the schools,
the water supply, ETC., of this prosper-
Gus and progressive town, but will say
tina if you don't know that Fremont
is a pretty, up-to-date place come and
see for yourself and be convinced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
HOME FOLKS.

The Blltmore Forest School, near
Asheville, is of Importance, and be-
yonG what Nc had supposed. 1t is ben
citing people in hat section, and will
benefit other states thar North Cara:i-
ma. There are ITO, 600 acres of forests in
that Vanderbilt property. A southern
agricultural monthly called Dixie
say of this school:
ION this large tract forestry has been
practiced for about ten years. 1t is the
ton and h results Of forest manage
manager of this tract, DR.. G.. A.
Schenck, who is at the same time the
principal teacher at the Biltmore Forest
school, forestry means the DEVELOPMENT
of large tracts productive of timber.
such portionss Of the tracts as are best
suited for agriculture, however, are
cleared and devoted to farming. Ga the
other hand, such parts-notably the
mountain ridges where timber cannot
possibly grow-which offer good pastur-
& for cattle, are devoted to the raising
of stock. In other words, every foot or
ground is placed under that production
under which it Promises to pay best.
At the school lectures TAX place every
morning. In the afternoon to such
work where his presence is required.
On the first of April next DR.. Schenck
intends to take the entire school to
Europe on a three months tour with
the view of showing the tudents how
much or how little of European forestry
is applicable to American conditions"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

A correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun begins it by stating that when
Roosevelt was governor OF New York he
home as guest OF himself and family.
He says:
1T was a matter which concerned the
people of New York and Governor
Roosevelt and his family alone. But
when Mr.. Roosevelt. the president OF
the United States, entertains a negro
man as his guest in b White house
that is an act which the people of the
whole United States have a perfect
right To discuss"
And the people OF the whole country
will give their opinions as to his ag-
gressive act. MS writer says, and IT,
may De true:
I'm New York h governor could dine
with a negro without exciting COM
| ment. 1t is not an thing for
| white people to do. Whites and blacks
attend the same schools in many OF the
northern states, and in the north many
whites and blacks associate together
upon terms of social equality. The in
evitable result OF this association is iu-
~termarriage between black men and
| white women and white men and black
| women.
This touches the point why the people
| of Maryland and the south feel COZ
| ocerned about the introduction OF ne
| groes into the White house upon terms
Of social equality"
This is worth copying, for it rcall.
is Of Importance to every white family
in all Southland. The purpose Of the
republican party is to make the negro
| the political and social equal OF the
whites in the south. The correspondent
asks.
IL n negro man can be upon terms
| of social equality with the president
why cannot another negro be on terms
Of social equality with the white farm
er in the south and aspire to the hand
of his daughter in marriage? If a negro
man is good enough to sit at the table
with the president, why is not a negro
child good enough to attend school with
| white children?
1t will all come with republican as
| tendency"
Nay, verify. 1t will not come except
| with great commissions and u~pheavals.
| Many a Winchester will play a part in
| such a reconstruction" and destructive
game.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
scottish Rite OF Free Masons

Washington. October 23--Tne feature
of today's proceedings Of the Ancient
and Accepted Order OF the Scottish Rite
of Free Masonry for the southern ju-
risdiction was The ceremony of unveil-
ing Of the monument to the late Gen.
eral Albert Pike. for many years the
sovereign grand commander Of the
order. The council at its day session
chose two more officers. James r. Hay
den, of Seattle, Wash to be grand con-
stable. and Aaron Baldwin, Of this city
to be grand tiler. The other offices not
yet filed viii continue vacant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
The Cabef Powers Trial

Georgetown, KY. October 22.-The at
torneys for the defense in the trial OF
Caleb Powers say they will close their
case by Thursday or Friday. The jul
rors will then be taken to Frankfort to
inspect the capitol buildings and other
places mentioned in the testimony. On
Saturday the arguments will be heard
and 1t now believed that a verdict viii
be rendered before the term of court
expires Saturday at midnight. The le1-
timony today was of a routine charac-
for
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

We notice that Rev. E. o. Guerrant
writing to the Charlotte Standard tells
of the great apple productiveness of
Yancey county, this state. He says he
would call hat county t apple or
chard of the SOUTH" AS abundant as
he found the apples, il is only a half
crop. North Carolina is capable Of do
ing great things in this direction if the
land owners would only go at h bus
mess in earnestness Of purpose. 1t
could beat the north if this hearty
unanimity of agreement and subsequent
action were to follow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Bumptious George White has been
misleading his negro race all along, and
now that he has to make his own grub
he is playing the same old role Of decep-
ton. He is trying to persuade them
to move into the north. II George will
go and remain it win be a happy rid
dance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

what they should do. The proper
way to look at it is as 'our' bust.
ness. You are a full partner in
the towns lnterestst. TO the extent
Of the capital-whether represented
by investments Of money or Of
labor, you live in the town, and
you share 10 any benefit that comes
to the town, therefore should share
ia the work Of It's upbuilding
You also share in any calamity
that befalls. In any failure that
attends any public Undertaking
it is not altogether a private mat
ter, as we can truthfully say OF it
in the words of Antony on the
death Of caesar; Then you, and
all Of us fell down.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Woods d Marrs handle Stick
ney's Celebrated cigars consisting
of the following brands. Tom
Keen, G. W. Childs, FL Marco,
Pedro, FL Picador, Paddock, Little
Corona, Preferencias, also Fich.
er's Premium and Guarantee,
Leiningers Cuban Perfeetors and
Silver Bows. Also the following
high grade 10c cigars consisting
of the following brands: Chan
cellor, Companella, Preffrencias,
Mercantile, General Arthur. We
want the general public TO under
stand that this kind OF cigars can
not be exeelled by any brand Of
cigar in the world for quality
and price. WOOD & MARRs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
MAP HAS BEEN SENT OFF

chickasha, ! r, Nay 10, 1901.
CHIcKAsHA EXPRESS:
The map Of the town ofcaickasha
has been completed and sent to
Muskogee for inspection commence
ing today owners Of improvements
will be visited al their homes or
places Of business, as the case may
be, by the party making schedule
of improvements for the purpose
Of ascertaining what property is
improved, character Of improve
ments. owners name etc, that inn
proved property may be scheduled
for appraisement in the name Of the
rightful owner.
Very respectfully,
EE Colby.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
UNDER tbs HORSES FEET.
Miss Theresa Russell lSiled In a Wild West
show While Attempting 20 Perform
Hazardous Feat.

Yinccnnes Ind. May l5.-Mis- Their
esa Russell. Of Denver an equestrienne
connected with a Wild west show. was
fatally injured here Miss Russell was
practicing q new act in which she leaps
from one rnpidly-running horse TO the
back Of another going at fun speed.
just as she made her spring her foot
caught in the stirrup and She was
dragged around the ring under the
hoofs Of the frightened bronchos.
The cowboys made desperate efforts
70 stop the horses. but were unable
70 do SO until finally one Of them
stuck n ptchiork into the side Of the
animal which was dragging Miss Rus
sell. killing Il instantly Miss Rus
sel was picked mp unconscious from
the various injuries, both internal and
external.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
EE Colby.

In 1899 the Daily Express
made it appearance in Chickasha
rs a FIVE column folio. 1t soon
gained to 6 column folio and
afterwards it become a 8 column
quarto with ready print on one
side but finally enlarged with
patent on one side. Today we
take pleasure in laying before
our readers a 5 column quarto
all home print. We are not in a
position 70 say what improve
ments we will make next but our
patrons may rest assured of one
thing and that is this The Ex-
press will continue to keep in the
lead and give Chickasha the larg
est and best Daily in the 1. 7.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Topeka. Kan, May 15.-ln order to
completely square himself with the
people of Kansas. King Edward VII.
of England. has caused his foreign
minister. Lansdowne. 10 convey TO
the legislature Of Kansas his thanks
for their sympathy over the death
Of Queen Victoria. The letter came
to Gov. Stanley through the American
embassy at London.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
VIII Sen WOOD C-ean.

] have purchased the Seeds
Wood yard aud will sell SIT kinds
Of dry stove wood at S1.50 per
load until il is all closed out. I
viii still continue the wood busi-
ness at my old stand. I am also
prepared To give my customers
dry wood right from the car, at
S3 so per cord. All wood deliv-
cred. Now is The time to buv
wood. W MATTox.
If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
GONE TO HUNT GOLD.
Ono Hundred Chicacoans and Four Car
loads OF Machinery Leave New York
for the msgdalena River.

Chicago, May l5.-A party of 100.
including civil engineers. mining ex-
perts, assayists and guides, left Chi
cago last night for New York, where
they viii sail on May IS for Colom-
bia. South America. whittier they 60
in quest Of gold along the River Nechi.
Already there are four carloads of
machinery and tools in New York.
which viii be- loaded on the steamer
Atlai The property which is 10 be
explored lies 200 miles from Zaragoza.
1000 acres. Recent discoveries In that
Locality have caused considerable eX-
citement and give promise for that
section becoming an El Dorado Of
South America.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Keytesville. Mo-. May 15.-An at-
tempt az breaking iail was made yes-
terday which would have been sue.
cessful had IL not been for the watch.
fulness of Mrs Neatch. the ialler's
'yife She got her husbands pistol
and stationed herself as guard mt
She could warn her husband and his
deputy. who were at the courthouse
offending the circuit court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Emporia. Kan. May 15.--Miss Ora
Lowther. Of Aune. Marion county.
who entered the state normal school
last September, IS missing and IL IS
feared she committed suicide Re
Gently She discarded her lover, James
St. Clair of Aulne. because OF his
morals.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
CRIMINALS FROM BIRTH.
Unwholesome Fact Brought Out at the Con-
vention Of Those in Charge Of Asylums
and Penal Institutions.

Washington, May 15.-The care Of
the Predetermined and epileptics was
ine theme at Tuesdays general ses-
sion of the National Conference Of
Charities and Corrections. DR.. VIII
lam a. Iolglase, superintendent Of the
Michigan home for the feeble-mind-
ed and epileptics contonded that
large numbers of criminals. inebriates
and other offenders are really congeni-
tai imbeciles. and lifelong detention
of all detectives mas now become a
permanent policy at all the newer in
stituions. DR.. Arthur G. Rogers, SUI
perintendent Of the Minnesota school
for the feeble-minded. made an ear
nest plea for legal restrictions on mar
riages Of "the unfit" as an important
factor in solving the problem of the
degenerate.
c. ID. Hillies. of Lancaster. o., re-
porting on juvenile delinquents said
that at the close OF the century there
were in the reformatories of the coun-
try 1850 boys. and from the same
institutions. except Nebraska, 15.006
boys have gone forth. While the re-
form schools have returned 20 society
l2s.O00 boys whose careers have been
useful. $4,000 have relapsed into crime
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

monthly meeting Of Methodist minis
ters in Trinity church a clergyman
said that an eyewitness had told him
that President Mckinley drank a glass
of champagne on board a battleship.
Several of the clergymen present yig-
orously denounced the president for
the reputed act.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

ST. Louis May l5.-To take care Of
its increasing business and 10 prepare
for the worlds fair. the Burlington
railroad company is preparing an eN-
tensive system of terminals and yards
in North St. Louis al an estimated cost
of ST. .OOO. 600.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Topeka. Kan, May 15.-While Mrs.
William Tinchner, q motormaH's wife,
was sitting on her porch in ain inva-
lids chair She was stricken stone
blind. Long-continued sickness has
undermined her strength and physi-
clans regard her case as hopeless.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

ST. Paul. 9Iinn.. May 15.-Gov. Van
SAINT has received q telegram from
President Mckinley. stating that il
would be i's possible for Linn 10 50
alter his itenerary as TO visit Mime
sofa and review the Modern Woodmcn
parade ON this trip.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Cameron. Mo-. May 15.-William J.
Bryan delivered lecture here this
afternoon for the benefit of the city
park fund. At the Hotel Cameron
n banquet was given in his honor.
toasts being responded 70 by leading
business men and politicians Of the
city. irrespective Of politics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Larned Kan, May 15.-Goyernment
inspectors were here Investigating the
Larncd post Office and searching for
q missing package which is said to
have contained $4,000. and which was
sent TO Larned by mistake. No ar
rests haze yot been made
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

Kansas City. Mo-, May 15.-At the
banquet Of the alumni Of Westminster
collegt at Fulton. No. given at the
Midland hotel last night. announce
ment WAS made Of a gift Of $4,000 10
the college from Louis and William
Higgins. Of St. Joseph.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

There was a hail storm about 4
miles wide and is miles long with
in three miles Of FL Reno Monday
night which did much damage to
wheat fields, orchards and all grow
ing crops and some live stock was
KILLED.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15

IT Reno. Ok. May 15.--A hailstorm
that visited this vicinity last night did
damage 70 the extent Of about $50
GOO to the wheat crop that gave
promise Of such a rich harvest Hail
fen from six 70 eight inches deep
within a radius Of 25 miles and de-
siroyed IN addition 10 the wheat croD.
an Of the early fruit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-05-15
rrnternnl Aid Assoclatlon.

Lawrence. kan, May l5.-The sew
enth biennial session OF the general
council Of The Fratenal Aid hssocia-
tion opened here Tuesday with l2o
officers and representatives present.
The society has a membership Of 27-
600