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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
The strawberry Movement.

From the bulletin issued from Rocky
Mount by Mr.. II. T. Banman, bushes.
lagent Of III East Carolina Truck an
Fruit Growers Association, we Lear
that the following was the Distribution
of strawberries to- the northern MAJ
kets on Monday.
Refrigerator Cars-Pittsburg, Pa, i
Buffalo. N. Y, 2: Scranton, Pa, 1,
Hornellsville, n. Y, l.; Albany, N. Y,
4: Elmira, n. Y, /: jamestown, N. L,
L.: Detroit, Micn., 2; Montreal, Canada,
il: Toronto, Ont, L. Total, Is.
BY Express-New York, y. Y, 5,
Newark, N. j., 6; Philadelphia, 100,
Baltimore, Md, 2; Washington. D. c.,
SO: Wilmington, Del, SO; Chester, Pa,
"a; Richmond, Va, IS; Virginia Points,
81 Total, 323.
Market Quotations-New York, y.
Y. s to 10 cents; Boston, Mass, to
8 cents; Pittsburg, Pa, 10 cents; But
falo, N. Y, 9 to 10 cents.
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RAILWAY PASSENGER AGENTS.
Their Meeting I'm Administration |,
Held Behind Closed Doors.

Atlanta, Ga, May 2o.-Passenger o.
fcials representing various railroads
in the south and northern lines with
southern connections were in Atlanta
today in attendance upon the meeting
of the conference committee of the
passenger association. The meeting
was held behind closed doors and
nothing was sven out for publication.
The meeting is the largest attended OF
any held in recent years. Among the
officials present were: 3. III. HardwIcK.
general passenger agent of the South
ern railway; w. c. Rinearson, of the
Queen and Crescent. Cincinnati; c. l..
Stone, OF the Louisville and Nashville,
w l. Danley, Nashville, Chattanooga
and St Louis, r. w. wrenn. Pfart
system. Savannah; s. G.. Hatch, of the
Illinois Central. n J. p. Billups. %
the Atlanta and West Point.
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TOUR OF
The officials of the Atlantic Coast
Line Back From n Trip Over THEFT
Newly Acquired Lines of the Plant
System-They were Well Pleased.

A special train arrived here yester-
day at S:45 a. m, bringing back MI.
IH Walters, Col. Warren G.. Elliott,
president Of the Atlantic Coast Line,
General Manager John r. Kenly, and
TRAFFIC Manager T.. NJ. Emerson, who
went with other officials on a tour Of
inspection over the Atlanta Coast
Lines newly acquired lines of the
Plant System.
The party went as far as Savannah,
Ca. Tampa, Fla Brunswick. Ga, and
Montgomery, Ala, and intermediate
points, and insl ected the various roads
and conferred with their principal OF
|fcials. They had a pleasant trip and
were much pleased with the properties
of the Plant System, which is to be-
come a part of the Coast Line June
LIST. Vice-President Alexander Hamil-
ton, of Petersburg, went north from
Florence. 9
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GOLDSBORO GOSSIP.
Burning OF n Country Residence.
Funeral with Military Honors of
Remains of w. j. Moore-A shoot
ing Array at Mt. Olive.

/ Correspondence OF The Messenger
Goldsboro, N. c., May 10.
The burning OF the residence Of Mr..
Jesse Pearce. who lives in Fork town.
ship. was reported in the city today
by DR.. w. B. Crawford. who saw the
fire while on his way to visit a patient.
about IL o'clock last night. The par
ticulars OF the loss are not obtafnabIe
today, and it is not thought that thera
was any loss of life.
A shooting scrape is reported from
Mt. Olive, where on Saturday night "a
negro whose name could not be Learned.
shot a white man named Bill Miller.
The negro emptied his pistol. which was
a s~ix-shooter into the white man At
close range, and the latter, with six
balls in his body, Is still living. but Is
said to be in a serious condition. The
controversy arose over some money
which the white man claimed the negro
owed him.
The district conference of the Wash
ington district of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, south, which has been in
session in Fremont since last Thur sday.
come to a close last night. Their was
a big attendance at all services y-st. =
day. After a love-feast yesterday
mor1ng Rev. r.. G. Beaman preached
an able sermon which is highly spoken
OF by those present.
Both military companies of G%oldsboro
turned out yesterday to attend the
funeral of Milton Jones Moore, whose
remains arrived in the city Saturday
afternoon and were deposited in the ar
mory of the Goldsboro Rifles until yes
terday afternoon, when they were intern
ed with military honors i'm Willow Dale
cemetery. The young man was drown
ed while serving In the United States
army in the Philippines. about eighteen
months ago.
1t is understood here that the Allan
tic Coast Line will put railway mail
clerks on the Norfolk shoofiy the first
OF June. They have had the matter
under consideration for some time. IL
will be a great convenience to- the
business men in this city, as well as TO
those along the line between here and
Norfolk, and for Norfolk, too.
A telegram received here yesterday
from Charleston, s. c., brings the news
that Mr.. Charley Head, who formerly
lived here. had been shot and was then
at a hospital in a serious condition. No
answer has been received to a telegram
asking for further particulars
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Judge Robinson Tells How to Get :
Case in Court.

OUR
Judge Robinson was holding court le.
Gently in a county not far remove
from the capital of the state, and on the
line OF n OF the great railways
Among the numerous cases before thu
court was one by a farmer for certain
damages he supposed he had sustained
The farmer had engaged a young law
yer anne Brown There were several
cases on the docket similar In character
to that of h farmer, who was repre-
sented by Mr.. Brown. The judge had
thrown out several of these cases be-
cause they had been Improperly
brought. Swelling with indignation a,
the action Of the judge Mr.. Brown arose
and said:
Your Honor, will you please tell me
how it is possible in this county to get
justice against a railway company"
The Judge quietly ignored the con-
tempt OF court shown by the lawyer and
asked:
d you want an answer to that ques-
ton, Mr.. Brown"
Yes, sir" was the defiant reply,
yes, sir, and I want to know how a
farmer can get his s into this court
so that 1t will be heard?"
The judge smiled and said: well.
first, Mr.. Brown, I'd advise the farmer
to employ a lawyer"
Mr.. Brown had nothing further to say.
and the business OF the court went On
without further interruption.
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BUILD AT The ROCKS.
THE FORT FISHER ROD AND GUN
CLUB.
Held Another Meeting
Build n COmmodious Club House
Right Away-It will be Erected on
Historic Ground.

The Fort Fisher Rod and Gun Club
held another meeting last night at the
office of the president. Mr.. T. w. Wood,
I211 Princess street. Mr.. Oscar Byerly,
the vice president presided, n Mr.. II.
Il. Rev. the secretary, was at his post.
There was a good attendance of the
members.
The principal jest of the meeting was
Ito consider the matter Of building 4
Iclub house. and it was decided to build
fright away. The following committee
was appointed to make arrangements
flor the erection of the club house.
lMessrs. T. w. Wood, H. P. Keller. and
j. T. Burke.
The club house will be built on what
lis known as the mound which was
Ian elevated emplacement for one of the
batteries of Fort Fisher and was occu-
lpied as official headquarters by the
IConfederates when they were holding
the fort during the civil war. The
house will be a one-Story frame struc-
lture % by A feet and will contain six
sleeping rooms besides a dining and
|lounging room, and a kitchen. The
club house will have wide piazZas on
two sides, and will be furnished with
leasy chairs and beds for members who
stay over for a night or more.
This is one of the most popular move
ments ever started in Wilmington and
not only are city people sending in ap-
for membership, but applica-
tons are being received from parties in
other towns and from the country. Sew
|eral South Carolina gentlemen are
the applicants. The member
ship fee is s..
The club will hold another meeting
Friday night at $50 o'clock to further
prospect tbs plans. .
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STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY.
This Body Will Meet at the Sen
shore Hotel June 10th to 13th-Thc
Board of Medical Examiners &"
Meet June eth

The annual meeting of the North
Carolina State Medical society will be
held at the Seashore hctel, WrightsV1lle
Beach, on June 10th-1Sth inclusive.
Previous to this meeting, on June 9Th,
9Th and 7th, the state board Of medical
examiners will hold the annual session
for the examination Of candidates for
license to practice medicine in North
Carolina. These meetings of the ply
sicians usually bring together a large
number of the doctors and it is needless
to state that Wrightsville with its many
attractions will be a drawing card TO
many. The physicians of Wilmington
are now making preparations Tor the
visit OF their professional brethren, n
are going to give them a big time our
ing their stay at our popular seaside
resort.
Ten years ago the medical society met
in this city, the meeting at hat time
beirg held at the Y. NJ. c. A. building
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Unveiled I'm Charlotte-The Mayors
Cablegram To President of Cuba


The Monument to Lfeutenant'shfpp-
Charlotte, ~. c., May 20.-The 1z5th
anniversary of the signing OF the Meek
lenburg Declaration OF Independence
was observed here today by the unveii-
ing of a monument to Lieutenant Will
liam E Shipp, of the Tenth United
states cavalry. who was killed In the
charge on San Juan hill.
Mayor P. NJ. Brown, OF Charlotte, to-
day sent the following telegram:
The President Of the Cuban Republic,
Havana Cuba:
"Meckienburg. the birth place OF
American liberty, today unveils a mon
ument to the memory of Lieutenant
Shipp, who laid down his life at San
Juan hill for Cuban Independence. and
the descendants OF the heroes OF the
American revolution send greetings
and congratulations 10 the young rs-
public. Cuba hbre.<
I"P. NJ. BROWN.
Mayor OF Charlotte. N. c."
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The BIENNIAL convention of the society
LOT Colonial Danes OF America will con-
lvene today in the new Willard Hotel,
Washington, D. G.. The North Carolina
lsociety will be represented by five dele
lgates, who are as follows: Mrs. Gas
ton Meares, the president. Mrs. E. P.
bailey, and Mrs. A. NJ. Waddell, of
Wilmington; Mrs. ]. w. Miller, of
charlotte. and Mrs E. E. Motif, of Ra-
leigh.
Mrs. Meares and Mrs. Bailey left for
washington on Monday. and Mrs. Wad-
dell accompanied by Colonel Waddell.
left for the national capital last eve
ming.
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President Roosevelt last evening ad-
dressed the northern Presbyterian as
sembly In Carnegie hall. New York, In
the interest of Presbyterian home mis-
sions- An immense crowd was present.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

sage from Fort de France. forwarded at o:'iO
p. m. yesterday. announcing the safety of
clergyman, Mr.. King. of st. Pierre, who escaped
the disaster and sought refuge at Morne Rouge.
It is hoped that others fed there.
Gable messages have been received by the
southern route All the northern cables are in
terrupted.
At least fifty families of Bordeaux are be-
reaved. Most of the business of st. Pierre was
transacted through Bordeaux.
At a meeting of the French Cabinet this morn
ing the Minister of Finance, NJ. Caillaux, was
authorized to expend all the money necessary
TO succor the sufferers by the Martinique dis
aster. An official Of the Colonial Office sailed
from Brest for Martinique this morning with
100000 francs ($1O0000) in cash.
The Cabinet further decided 10 order the
halfmasting of flags over all public buildings
for three days, and the Minister Of the Col
onies, NJ. Decrais. instructed to telegraph
to the government of Martinique the condo
lence of France.
NJ. Decrais informed the Cabinet meeting that
Senator Knight, President of the Legislature OF
Martinique, who believed to have lost his
life al st. Pierre, had escaped
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
understand the reported damage by fre to the
shipping. as. he says, the boats are Gnchored
mile or more from the city.
THE GUATEMALAN EARTHQUAKE.
DESCRIBED BY AN EYEWITNESS
IN LETTER.

Salt Lake City. Utah, May 1O.-In letter to the
presidency of the Mormon Church, dated April ..
from Paul Hennng. elder and representative OF
the Church in Guatemala further details are given
of the disastrous earthquakes in that country. He
writes
The whole northwestern region one of the rich
est IN Central America. is in ruins. On the even
ing OF April is, about $50 o'clock the first shock
and caused the widest panic There was no loss
was less than first feared. though walls were
Grace ed all over the city and many old houses were
tumOled in ruins. Since then the shocks have con-
tinued with more or less violence. The worst dam
age was done in the city of Quesalenango. the sec
ond largest in the country. Here il is estimated
that from 5000 TO 5000 persons killed At the
time OF the first shock a violent rainstorm
was raging. The electric lighting plant of the
city had been disabled. and when the people,
panic stricken by the Tumbling and shaking of the
earthquake, rushed from their houses. il only
to meet death Stumbling and falling in the narrow
winding streets in total darkness. when the
lightning lit the crumbling city with
earthly glare, the people died by thousands under
the falling walls, while other thousands
caught like rats only die Of suffocat tiOn
drowning. The quaking and rain kept up COntin-
ualy for three days. This made IL almost mposs-
BILE to do effective relief work. and as a conse-
quence. now that the hot weather again prevails.
the stencil from the thousands of bodies in the
ruins is unhearabe. and fears are entertained of
an epidemic Hundreds of bodies probably never
will be recovered.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
THE SENATE VOTES 100000.
BLOCKS CONSIDERATION OF MAR
TINIQUE RELIEF BILL

Washington May 1O.-The Senate to-day
PASSED bill introduced by Senator Fairbanks
appropriating 100000 for the purchase Of sup
plies for the relief Of the sufferers by the di-
aster in the island of Martinique.
Mr.. Fairbanks requested immediate consider
alton OF the bill. 1t was he said for the benefit
of the people Of the French West Indies. and
authorized the President Of the United States
to cause to be purchased such provisions cloth
ing, medicines and other necessaries he shall
deem advisable, and tender the same in the
name of the government Of the United States
to the government OF France for the relief OF
citizens who have suffered by the late earth
quake in the islands of the French West Indies.
The bill appropriates 100000 for the purpose.
and authorizes the Secretary of War to use the
ne esssary steamships belonging 10 the United
States to carry it's purpose into effect.
We were shocked by the intelligence which
comes to of the great destruction Of life and
property in the island of Martinique and of
the probable loss TO both life and property in
adjacent islands," said Mr.. Fairbanks. In all
history there seems to have been but one dis
aster Of similar character which equal TO
it, 1t would seem from the reports which have
come to US that 1t Is exceeded only by the
destruction Of Pompeii. 1t is. indeed to be
hoped that later and more authentic reports
may not justify the present estimate of the
tremendous loss of human life. That there is
immediate necessity that aid should be extended
to the survivors there can be no doubt. Let
the United States lead in the act Of caring for
the stricken. She and her people never have
failed yet to be moved by the cry Of distress
which has come up from other lands. Let us
extend our sympathy for our unfortunate fellow
men, and send with it from our abundant stores
the means necessary to succor those upon whom
has fallen sudden and overwhelming calamity.
l believe that in rendering our sympathy and
assistance we shall but interpret the wishes
and purposes of the humane. generous Amert-
can people
The bill passed without further comment.
The bill was presented to the House shortly
before / o'clock. Mr. Underwood of Ala abama,
expressed the opinion that there
sion for Legislative spasm." He said the
ports might be exaggerated and thought some
official report should be had before action was
taken. IT would do no harm TO wait until Mon
day, and. Notwithstanding Mr. Payne's plea
for immediate action, Mr. Underwood objected.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
AID FROM THE CAPITAL.

GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
Washington, May 1O.-Leaders of the admins
tration here, fully alive to the distressing con-
ditions likely to follow the terrible catastrophe
in the island of Martinique. have taken prelimi-
nary steps to afford relief for any homeless and
unfortunate persons who may have escaped with
their lives. Conferences were held to-day by
officials of the State and Navy departments, and
tonight Secretary Moody issued instructions
that the Cincinnati. now at San Domingo, be
sent Immediately to the vicinity OF St. Pierre
Instructions have been sent to consular officers
at Guadeloupe for detailed accounts of the de-
structon in order to enable officials to proceed
with relief work. At 10 o'clock tonight no Off
cal reports had been received at the State De-
partment telling of the reported eruption at St
Vincent. Scientists are awaiting fuller accounts
in order that they may figure out accurately the
causes for the convulson.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

knows nothing. His sister is Mrs Joseph de
Masias His uncles Alphonse de Messimy and
Nj. Augrain wealthy planters. and his cousins
Robert and Roger Augrain and Jacques. Albert
and Marguerite de Messimy. Until 1888. when Mr.
De Messimy married a daughter Of William Ga
resche of st. Louis then American Consul TO Mar
Unique. he remained in St. Pierre, but he has Wis
tied there only since.
Knowing the place | do" he said, Il have
little doubt that the disaster just terrible
as has been indicated, and my anxiety for the fate
OF my sister and my other relatives is great There
have been several eruptions of Mont Peee. but
never such terrible catastrophe that which is
being described in the papers That is why think
the reports have not been exaggerated. Undoubt-
edly, when ashes began to fall days ago people
thought 1t would be unsafe TO remain out of DOORS
ana when the fatal eruption came were caught in
their houses. victims of the false security engen-
dered by previous comparatively harmless disturb
ances'
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
REVIEWED BY ADMIRAL SCHLEY.
HE CoNGRATULATEs SPANISH WAR VET
ERANs AT GRAND CENTRAL PALACE

Rear Admiral Schley Getired) last night at the
Grand Central Palace acted as reviewing officer at
the first annual review and reception of the New
York State Corps OF Spanish War Veterans. More
than one thousand men OF the regular army. the
navy and volunteer military organizations passed
in review before him. The forces were commanded
by the NewYork State Corps commander. Champe
5. Andrews, Captain John r. Foley, adjutant Of
the 69th Regiment y. q. y. Y, and Major John
Devlin. Of the 69th Regiment. assisted Captain
Andrews in the formation OF the review. Captain
William II HubbelI, of the 47th Regiment, y. G.
N Y, is commander of the Spanish War
Veterans.
The review. which began at $50 o'clock, fol-
lowed by a reception and dance. The entertain
ment held under tho patronage Of the Ma
tional Association of Spanish War Veterans The
and 10 the erection of a memorial tablet To Can
tain Alexander Macomb WetheriH 9th Infantry.
who was killed while leading charge up San
Juan Hill. Captain Wetheriu for a number OF
years in charge OF Bedlow's Island. and there
the memorial tablet will be erected. the
Statue of Liberty
Twenty-elght corps, representing different
OF the state took part. After the formation had
been effected the organizations inspected BY
the rear admiral and his stan. consisting of Major
Louis Seaman, of the United States Volunteers,
Colonel T. Urell of the United States Volunteers:
Captain w. 5. Overton, of the United States Army.
and Colonel Powell, of the nth Infantry. When a
detachment from the Brooklyn Navy Yard filed be-
fore him he raised his cap to the cOlOrs. He made
a brief address saying.
Il congratulate you on the splendid termination
or our last war, both on land and sea. have al
ways thought that this due 20 the splendid
courage and craftsmanship of the American soldier
and sailor, or. IN the parlance of the day, the
man behind the gun. l thankful that was
permitted to be of those who took a humble
part in achieving the result"
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
NOT ALL LOST ON RORAIINA.
LIST OF SURVIVORS SENT HERE-CABLE
REPAIR SHIP DOING GOOD WORK.

Little by little light is being let in upon the
horrible catastrophe In Martinique, and a few
names OF people on the island who were saved
lost are being learned. Not all those on the
i'll fated steamship Roraima were killed, 1t was
learned yesterday.
A f Outerbridge. the New-York agent of the
Quebec Steamship Company. yesterday morning
received cable dispatch from the company s
agent at Dominica. dated May 10. which reads
follows:
Survivors Ro-aima on K9Tona- First ofhcer
Scott and Assistant Purser Thompson in hospital
son. third mate; Moo7es; Evans, second engineer;
sa6fs Mrs Hed GRD6N dPd 59Eee
The KorOna is sister ship to the Roraima,
and on her way from Barbados to New
York, touching at Martinique, ST. Pierre, Do
minica and other ports she is due here In about
ten days.
The French Telegraph Gable received word
yesterday morning that it's repair ship the
Pouyer Quentles. was doing valiant service in
taking survivors to places of safety. Its dis
patch stated that the ship had taken 40 people
from st. Pierre to Fort de France and had gone
back to ST. Pierre at after landing them TO
search for other survivors. The dispatch did
not give the names Of any of those saved.
private cable dispatch received here from
Bordeaux indicated the death of several per-
sons having business relations with trading
companies in this city. 1t read follows:
Successive cables indicate safe several families
who took refuge at Morne Rouge They announced
the death OF the Caminads and Louis Hayat.
There were three of the Caminads.
F. s. Armstrong of l.. W. & p. Armstrong &
Co. Of No. 106 Wall-st.. who have a large es-
tablishment at ST. Pierre, said that fortunately
Charles Van Romondt. the head OF their agency
there. and his family had come to this CITY a
short time ago for rest and were now at Gra-
ham Court, Seventh ave. and One-hundred-and-
siXteenth-s st. In speaking of Martinique Mr.
Armstrong said that there were two other towns
the slope of Pelee Mountain besides St
Pierre They were on the opposite side, how
ever They were Morne Rouge and Basse Point
OF these two towns, Basse Point, he said, was
of the greater Importance being situated at the
base of the mountain and having a population
of more than eight thousand persons. Morne a
beautiful place was summer resort for the
wealthy residents OF st. Pierre, halfway up the
mountain, and had a permanent population of
about fifteen hundred.