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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
!. Fireman Drowned While Fighting
Fire

Philadelphia. December 6.-One fire
man was drowned. and three others
were taken 10 hospital overcome by
smoke and exposure as the result of
the fire which broke out on the Boston
and Philadelphia Steamship Companys
steamship Saxon early this morning.
The steamship lies in twenty-five feet
OF water At the foot OF Pine street.
burned to the waters edge.
The dead fireman is William Seville,
who wena into the hold of the vessel %
fight the flames. Before he could reach
the deck of the Saxon the vessel gave
n lurch and Seville was caught in the
rush of water and drowned. 1t is not
known how the fire originated. The
loss on the Saxon is about $50, 600. She
cam. in yesterday afternoon ai.d had
discharged nearly all of her cargo. The
Saxon was owned -oy the Boston anG.
Philadelphia steamship company with
headquarters in Boston.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
ANOTHER CRIDIRON DINNER
Prominent Men Spend Hours of Fun as
Guests of Correspondents.
ROASTS AND HITS OF PUBLIC MEN

Coed Speeches Were made by Many
Speakers, all Entering Into the
Spirit of the OccasiOn-Many Spe-
ciaI Features That Caused Life and
Fun Were Introduced and TrOmi-
nent Men and Events Were Taken
as Subjects fer Burlesque-Best Hit
of Evening Was the Appearance
of Two Bears in Search of Presi-
dent RooseveIt-Mr. CannOn's Pros
pectiye Election to Spenkership OF
Ridiculous Treatment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
John Barret: TO be aini.ter ts Japan

Washington, December s.-Presfdent
Roosevelt today authorized the offciai
announcement 10 be made ;h,f fse would
nominate John Barrett of Oregon 10 be
United States minister tn Jaoan 20 fiii
the vacancy caused by the death of
Minister Alfred Z. Buck
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
DEATH OF THOMAS B. REED
The End Came at 1910 This Morning at
Arlington Hotel in Washington
URAElMIA WAS IMMEDIATE CAUSE

mr.. Reed Arrived In washfaxtea
Last Sunday He Complained Of
Gastric Distress and on M..dax
Was Compelled 40 Remain In BED
symptoms OF Appendicitis Appear
cd, But They Were Not Consider
ed Alarming - Thursday Kidaey
Trouble Developed and an Attack
of Nausea Friday Night Weakened
the Patient-since Yesterday Mern-
ing change for the Worse Was
Notcd-He Died at I2:IO This Norm
ing-His Wife and Daughter Were
With Him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
The Canadian Pacific
Rolled Down a Steep
Embdnkment
FATAL RESULTS

The Pilot of the Engine Became
Loose and Fell in Front of the En-
Eine, Throwing 1t From the Rails.
Wrecked and the Front Cars Were
TeIescoped by Those in the Rear.
The Weather Was Extremely Cold
and This Added to the Suffering of
Inter-COIoniaI Service.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

FORECASTS-For North Carolina:
Fair. warmer Sunday. Monday fair.
colder at night: light east winds
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09

ative Payne leader Of the majority to-
day introduced a resolution ir the hoeee
for a holiday adjournment flcm Decem-
Der 10Th to January 8.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
ROBBERY on 4 LARGE SCALE.

A Freight Car oE the Atlantic Coast
Line Robbed of Nearly n Thousand
solidated Railways. Light and
Power Company Robbed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-09
Conditions Existing at
Mdrkle Mines Aired
Before Commission
MINERS SCORE

In the Examination Miners Wit
nesses Scored Some Good Points I'm
the Matter OF Wages and other
on the stand Was an Old Miner and
His Testimony Was Strong Agains st
the OperatOrs-A Twelve Year Old
Breaker Boy Was Also Examined. 4.
But There is Nothing Definite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

monopoly Make the tariff capable of i'm
mediate adjustments This is the only way TO
handle it Then neither farmer nor business
in any quarter Of the country will suffer
uniustly.
ANY attempt to revise the tariff will upset
business beyond any doubt. and it is better that
certain classes of citizens should suffer theo-
Tetically than to paralyZe general business.
Talk of tariff legislation is foolish, absurd. The
tariff needs adjustment undoubtedly, but il
not be done satisfactorily except by commits
sion. and that will probably never have. be
cause the question is too much disputed in
politics.
Senator Proctor, who has been with the Presi-
dent since Friday, says that he is in favor of
tariff revision from q high protective point OF
view. and would like TO see Congress take hold
Of the question soon possible. Senator
Lodges views, as already told in The Tribune,
are that while the question is now serious it Is
not more serious than 1t three years ago.
Senator Aldrich thinks that the question is ex-
about possible legislation II is known that
vision.
Among New-England business men the gen
eral opinion is that it would be better to leave
the tariff alone than to jeopardize business in
terests by an attempt at revision. In each of
the New-England States where the President
has been members of Congress have answered
when asked when they should return to Con-
gress, Not before November L. But when
asked II they were going early to attend an ex-
ira session of Congress, they said that they did
not know.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
FIREWORKS FOR THE PRESIDENT.

AN ELABORATE DISPLAY FOR HIM AT SEC
RETARY sHAwrs SUMNER HOME.
Hotel Champlain. Clinton County n. Y Aug.
31-President Roosevelt will be separated from
his party until tomorrow morning. when he
goes from Burlington TO Proctor to visit Senator
Proctor The President has been away from
Sycamore Hill for ten days There are only
three more days before he returns 10 his home
Thus far he has Travelled about ! 700 miles in
five of the New-England States. In every place
he has been he has been received most cordially
and enthusiastically. The President has en-
1oyed his trip thoroughly. Two days after he
returns TO Oyster Bay he will leave his home
again. for trip to Chattanooga.
Al Secretary Shaw's home last evening the
President witnessed an elaborate display of fire.
works When il was over big barge well sat
1lrated with coal oil set afre and burned in
Lake Champlain near the Shaw summer home
The President few callers this afternoon
He was either riding driving around DR.
Webb's farm. Secretary Shaw and one two
other friends were also guests of DR. Webb this
and tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

point of view from which the question is eXanlIeo,;
If we look at the subject from the STANDPOINT u
any promise that made, which was re-
duced to writing, and forms the stipulation between
parties certainly have done enough
If look at 1t from the point of view involved
in moral obligation. sentimental consideration or
from the standpoint Of selfish motives we are NOT
free, and have not done enough for Cuba.
In the first place. what have we done? We over
threw Spanish sovereignty in the island and drove
the Spanish army away. We put end to span
ish control. We lifted an intolerable burden from
the property of the island in the form of unjust
taxation. We dispersed the camps Of the recon,
centrados, and permitted the people 10 go noIns
and pursue their ordinary vocations We cleahe sd
the harbors of Cuba and made a gallant auu
successful battle with yellow fever We esaa .,
lshed local self-government among the peopie "
Cuba and in the funess of time approved OF d
popular constitution and placed republican GOV,
eminent in power in the island. We aideo III
establishing schools, and talked IL We did not en- en-
force. the free exercise of religious privilege
gave the right hand Of fellowship to new Iept M
lie. We hoisted her flag and introduced her 20 sl,e
nations of the world. and did much else lIlat
was OF value TO Cuba. But we have not noiio
enough.
We made an unfortunate mistake In decailns
to all the world that we would not annex Cuba, or
acquire title the island There were reasons 10.
the declaration. We did not know the atutude Lila.
Europe would assume In the matter or tbs No''"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

In this village and along the roads leading To tcv,
ne nve STOCK meanwhile are running wild. and
Wnsn winter sets IN will all killed
Inc DoukhooorS wear nothing but cotton cIoth!-x
believing that If IL is sinful 10 eat OF anirial Tss
or Ine products of animals or to use the oeasra
ror ID nor u IS also sinful to the wool leather
eLc. Ineir footwear IS combination OF rubber
shoe ana oindlng uwfne. which they buy FIR rrae
purpose IN order 10 avoid the OF leather
IheSe people are intelligent enough 10 know thar
trey cannot exist in this northern latitude un5er
Such mode OF living, and they have for months
nsen IN communication with the authorfti4s ~
iLe4as, oSuthern California. Arizona and New-Ne
ico ana t+alitornla with view to ernigrarins To I,
locaiity where they NAV subsst on the soil -
AVOID the rigors of Northern climate I'm. 10
oody wants them. and here they are The Ca-s
Gan Gt tIovernment Is considerably worried and e.
IortS nave oeen made to induce them 10 ssii rrs-
I'VE stock before il perishes that thew r,sy -
MADE comfortable for the winter or unrfi tbst,
qlsccver tne error of their ways but such a ,oos
naS oeen unavalling They viii not permit their
1Ilu noIses 70 pass TITO the possession OF rhs
1reEsnerate 70 be made beasts of burden or m M
slaughtered for food UT 10 os
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
l NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Continued from first page.

Drought the wage scale back almost to where it
was Wnen the basis was tablished. In 1898 1t
Is seen tnat slight decrease occurred. but in
1893 an increase OF more than 21s per cent
paced the relative wages higher than those for
1881 or 1877 This rapid rise continued in 1900
the general plane of wages in that year being
Ioo4o, OF nearly : per cent greater than the
1891. '
CHANGE IN WAGES SCHEDULE
1t may be stated that in the years in which
tne course OF wages declined the rates of 1891
ana lo92 in many instances remained un-
changed and in like manner in the last few
years. IN which the general course of wages has
been upward, the wages in these instances have
not responded 10 the general rise In other in
stances the per cent Of decrease was notably
large curing the Years of depression. while in
the last TWO years of the period the reverse is
true, and a much larger increase really took
piace tnan that indicated by the table here
given IN other words, wages in some instances
slioW iIttle huctuat1on. while in other instances
ny al HiuCh more sensitive, responding
quickly TO general conditions of depression or
activity. The average CONDITION mr. general level
only is shown in the table and while for the
reasons stated, the fluctuations in the period
nave not been so great as popular opinion would
INDICATE the ngures for 1899 and 1900 show a
IoS1 average increase the conditions
VI 1o9l ana loSZ. when wages in gold were
H1sner thdn at any period In the history of the
country prior 70 1900 While the table has not
oeeH drought down to date, it is known that the
wage scale has continued to rise through the
last two years. and that IL is to-day on the av-
ever before. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

opposition signify the unmportance to and
the great Importance to Cuba0 From selfish
standpoint alone owe something yet to Cuba.
Her import trade would amount to 100000, 600 per
annum, with fair treatment on part TO enable
her 10 secure prosperity and with that prosperity
assured and promoted by and practically be-
slowed by u.s. 500 100000 of purchases would be
made in the United States. and all people
would be benefited.
So. from every standpoint except legal treaty
application, we have not done enough for Cuba,
and the people of this country will cease their
demands upon Congress until justice is done
Senator Hanna. one of the wtsest men in the
United States to-day in Congress. when this very
question was under discussion turning to one of
the opponents of the Cuban reciprocity bill said
You will hear of your course before the coming
campaign is over" The person to whom these re-
marks were addressed testify to-day to the
accuracy of Senator HaHna's prophetic words.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
VAGARIEs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ruE1R STRANGE RELIGIOUS IDEAS MAY
-.,-sz, THEM TO PERISH THIS WINTER


-,orktov,r Manitoba. Aug 81 (SpeciaD--Probaoly
- 7oore neeuliar mania ever seized community
- ,ou- has possession Of nearly seven thousand
T.,,,obor settlers in this vicinity. for they are
r,t,o daatb The Canadian Government induced
49, naonle who live IN communities. 70 emf
80 rom Russia five years ago. offering them
-.-.,+,on from military duty and free land upon
-, 70 ea+tle Vegetarianism is of their be-
80 They came here, bought horses. cattle and
hti,a,s and diligently titled the soil. and were IN
asarous condition when they seized with
80 5,+iora1 inspiration They conceived the idea
- a. ms sinful eat of the products OF their
- -, and condemned the use Of butter. milk
cheese, eggs, etc -
"a Tho matter rested here it IS possible that
- fanstics might have survived. but such
- IS but an advance in another direction
80 ,,e 70 the conclusion that if it was sinful
- ~ az the products of their stock it was also
-, - make of Gods creatures beasts Of burden
- - ras+rint them in any way, so they drove their
80 horses and chickens into the ne!shhorins
~, 60 Iet them forage for themselves Such a
,an,an+ OF course. deprived them or the use OF
,as and oxen. and men have been substituted
- a-A seen hauling wagons and bugSies mo
60 In fact there is no other method Of trans
to,,on The men are harnessed with rope har-
80 and twenty to forty are necessary TO pull
abiIa thirty required to move a ososl
ppee6n These fantastic outfits may De seen oais
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
GUESTS AT DR.. wEBB's DINNER.

Burlington, VT, Aug 31.-The following were
guests at dinner given by DR.. Webb in his
summer home Shelburne Farms tonight: Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Secretary Cortelyou, Secretary
Barnes. Dr. G. A Lung. Secretary Shaw.
Governor Barstow, General Mccullough, of
North Bennington; D. ]. Foster, Of Burlington:
Colonel Benedict. Of Burlington: Ex-Governor
Smith, Of St Adams; Judge Powers OF Morris
vile; Ex-Governor Woodbury., of Burlington Dr.
Bingham and Dr. Hawley, of Burlington DIN
Merrill, of Enosburg Falls, Vt; ex-Lieutenant-
Governor Fisk. OF Isle Lanlotte; Ex-Governor
Stewart, Of Middlebury: Ex-Governor Page, Of
Hyde Park; George T Jarvis, Of Rutland; Mrs.
W. Seward Webb. Miss Frederick V Webb and
General Peck. Of Burlington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

while the image wears away and men accept I.
as merely a symbol of what it represents So II is
with words. They start out rich with meaning and
suggestion, but as manage to strip terms of
their SuggeStiveI- reduce them 10 tha
level OF old coins Alas. this is true of religious
terms Many people would not speak of Christ as
Master because many people the term in
meaningless way The same is true of the word
Father It is my purpose this morning freshen
up the meaning of the word Father With one
exception Christ always used this term in address
ing God, and God himself honored this recogni-
ton by saying My Son" Every act and word of
Christ slbordinated to the will Of God He
said: Il down from heaven to do the will OF
him that me- He always pleased His Father
What God was Christ He will be to
Preparations are being rapidly made for the re-
ception of President Roosevelt The Town Hall
and many private houses have been tastefully deco
rated A large arch of welcome is being erected in
Main-sJ., the Unitarian Church. The Audito-
rum has been deliberately decorated with Amert-
can flags and bunting. Senator Lodge is has now
been decided Will accompany the Presidential party
and Governor Crane may be along also.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
FOR A TARIFF COMMISSION.
REPRESENTATIVE SIBLEY WOULD LIKE
TO SEE THE QUESTION TAKEN
OUT Or POLITICS.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TBIBUSE.l

BIZ TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
Hotel Champlain, Clinton County, y. Y, Aug.
81 Especial members Of President Roosevelts
party who remained at Burlington when he,
companied by Secretary Cortelyou went 10 Sec
rotary Shaw's summer home and afterward TO
DR.. w. Seward Wehp's home. were entertained
by the citizens of Burlington to-day A steamboat
was chartered and the party taken 10 the
Hotel Champlain for luncheon. The steamer
stopped at the wharf Of Representative sibiey's
summer home Representative Sibley talked
freely about The possibility of tariff legislation
There is no tariff in the world absolutely per
feet" he said ours should be altered wher-
ever it permits monopoly. The way TO solve
the tariff question is 10 eliminate il from poll
tics / want to see a board appointed TO watch
the tariff. with the members empowered to
raise the schedules when they permit an in
vason Of certain markets by foreign countries,
and reduce it when manufacturers are able to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
SWALLOWS A LAMP CHIMNEY

Eatontown. Aug. 81 (SpeciaD.-Arthur Wvmans
the eight-year-old son of John Wymans of this
place LES at his homo in Dreearious condition. ag
the result OF a visit to travelling medicine show
held here a few nights ago The fakir in charge
give some exhibitions OF glass eating, young
Wyfaans was greatly impressed. The next day he
careIulIy, pfoKe an old lamp chimney into small
pts. ana tired the trick himself. The bits went
down Al rIsht. but the doctors say that if Arthur
INes 4 VII De nothing short of miracle.
eral pieces OF the glass have lodged various parts
OF his infesiines and in organs further up An
operation VIII probably he attempted in day or
two IL ms condifion permits. He is present
suffering greatly, and is kept under the influence
OF narcotics most Of the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

vary in certain small details. but both con-
structed similar general lines, and both are
rather unique appearance.
The curious feature in construction which FIRST
attracts attention is the slope Of the sides. The
sides perpendicular for two feet from the
floor, but above that they slope toward the centre
until at the roof they inches within the
perpendicular.
The August Belmont is built the general
plahs OF the subway engineers. but with some mod-
fications by the WaSon COmpany'S 1t is ~
feet long two feet longer than the Manhattan
beautifully finished. The seats are arranged as in
the present elevated cars. the lighting II the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
EXTERIOR INTERIOR OF SAMPLE CAR Fo UNDERGROUND

suggestions or the Wason company are carried out
VIII De by clusters of incandescent lamps.
Inc John s. Mcdonald is painted a golden
yeiIoW There are varieties of seats present in
Inns car ali OF rattan, and put in samples. The
the sides. fN ~ "'--S
Inc Vestbules of both cars are of a peculiar
construction There are doors both in The ends
quickly: 49, fe
Both cars were shipped from Springfield Satur-
Day morning 70 schenectady, N. Y. One will be
"lreo ana equipped by the Westinghouse company
and the other by the General Electric
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
WATCHING FOR OvERCRowDING.

E.-5i,- the orders issued on Saturday by Col
- c.ranahan that a strict watch be kept yes
,erdav and to-day over the excursion feet Of this
nort for the purpose Of preventing overcrowdins
Insnactor Moore told Tribune reporter that the
80 ri1er,re was exercised BY the inspectors yes
tarSsy as on every other day this summer. Any
cooniaints of overcrowding that might be made,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
NOT ENOUGH FOR CUBA.
GENERAL GROSvENOR SAYS THIS Ma
TION OWES SOMETHING STILL.

Congressman Charles II. Grosvenor. OF Ohio,
contributes to the current number of "Leslie's
Weekly a article under the title. Have We
Done Enough for Cuba" in which he says:
The question suggested, 'IIave We not done
frmative in the negative. depending upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
HONTCL1IR FIRE PARADE.

Montclar, N J., Aug. S1--The annual parade of
the Montcair Fire Department takes place to-rnor
row morning Labor Day.. at o'clock, The fire
companies headed by a brass band. will march
through the principal streets and then assemble
ia front of the Town Council rooms, where the
members will inspect them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
AWAITS PRESIDENT
BUILDINGS DECORATED AND AN ARCH OF
WELCOME
tBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

BY IElESHAfh ~ AGG ihlEtNk3
East Mortified. Mass, Aug 31.-The great in
crease in the number of guests due to President
Roosevelt's visit tomorrow and Mr.. Speer's ad-
dress to-day made necessary hold the regular
service of the Congregational Church in the Audi
forum The day was ideal, and at Il o'clock nearly
thousand people had been seated. Prayer
offered by the Rev. Dr. H C Mabe secretary of the
Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, and Professor
y. Fay Smith. Bible teacher in Mount Hermon
School. William r. Moody presided and gave out
the notices During the week the post conference
address will be continued In the parlors of the
Sorthfieid. Henry Marley, the English evangelist.
VIII lecture each day.
Mr.. Speer to-day took for his text five words from
John IL: My father and your father" Among
other things he said
/ think words alG phrases are much like coins,
for they wear out. When the coin Is the super
ecgiption IL fresh and unInistakAple, but after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
CHIEF CROKER SAVES GIRL.
W. ,rsr,rr,xrsr.Es HER FROM HARNESS
AFTER SHE WAS THROWN FROM
THE COACH SEAT.

Trenton. N J.. Aug 81 (SpeciaI)-Edward Croker.
the reinstated Chief of the New-York Fire Depart
went according to a special TO The True Amer
tn NJ this city yesterday afternoon saved the
rec ~ Miss Jeanne Vankirk, daughter of Captain,
Foster W. vankrk of RoseviLle. village between
this city and Princeton
Miss Vankfrk was driving brake around a sharp
- 80 lost control of her horses She wasl
+brovn and her skirt caught in the harness or one
OF the animals Chief Croker succeeded in disen-i
tangling her.
The rescue took place on the Fenkfrs tarn-
ubara the Trenton City Troop, the crack military
organization OF the capital city. was encaInpeo-
Miss Vankrk. with J. G. Horner leather nah ~
fscfurer ~ New-York. who is the guest or nerI
Father drove out to see the dress parade o. -
+-oor Chief Croker was also spectator. BENG =
visitor in the neighborhOOd- The runaway ana per-
of Miss Vanlirk created excitement IN me camp.
and Chief Croker's daring provoked a. hearty cneer
fron, both troopers and spectators MISS sanAlls
was not seriously injured, and MI Horher esSaee0|
viii slight bruise-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
TWO SAMPLE CARS FOR SUBWAY.

BUILT IN SPRINGFIELD-sOMEWH LIKE
ELEVATED ONES, BUT HAVE
SLOPING SIDES.
The wason Manufacturing Company, Of Spring.
field Mass has just completed two sample cars
for the New-York Subway equipment The cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01
THE PRESIDENT IN VERMONT.

telling killing
photographs R. L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-01

7 ~ EMORY TO BE AWAY TWO MOSTHS-
2 n. Emory, Of the local Weather Bureau ONCE.
t ~ h. absent from the city during September and
October The Office during Mr. Emorys absence
viii be under the direction Of F. J. Walz Inspector.
United States Weather Bureau