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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
AGENTS IN ENGLAND SURPRISED
At Reports that Americans Wanted
to Purchase Home of washington's
Ancestors.

- London, August 23.-Statements pub
lished in the United States to the effect
that Americans in England are trying
to purchase the house near Benburg,
OXfordshire, which was the home of
George Washington's ancestors, with
the view of transporting it to the Unit
ed States for exhibition at the St.
Louis exposition. have surprised the
agents of the property, who have heard
nothing on the subject. The agents re-
call that when the property was placed
in their hands for sale a year ago, the
same project was mooted and discussed
in the newspapers, but it was dismiss
ed as impracticable. Since then the
agents have not been approached by
anv American offers
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
The President ut Newport.

Newport, r. l., August 23.-President
Roosevelt closed his second days jour
ney of New England at Newport tonight
where he is the guest Of Winthrop
Chanler. Upon the conclusion Of his
speech at City hall. Providence, he was
driven to the dock wher= he bearded
private yacht for the residence OF Sena-
tor Aldrich Of Warwick. Newport was
reached soon after. He wac at once
taken 10 the Chanler residence and
while here will attend the christening
Of the Chanler baby.
Since starting from New Haven, his
progress through Connecticut and
Rhode Island, has been marked by
greetings, the warmth OF which could
not have been exceeded The weather
has been all that could be desired. And
the outpouring Of the multitude was
verI gratifying.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26

Fishers Island. ~. Y. August g.
This island, which is expected 70 be
the centre OF the Miles naval manoeu-
vres Of the near future. Is already on a
war footing. A government censorship
has been established over wire chan
nels OF communication with thu main
land and the owners and managers OF
the telegraph and telephone lines have
been instructed not to permit the pas
sage over their wires of any informa-
ton relating in the remotest way to the
manoeuvres- This order apolies with
equal force 10 the operations OF both the
army and navy in the coming struggle
for the command of the entrance OF
Long Island sound. For its own use the
army has a special cable from Prospects
Hill here 70 New London. An army
officer acts as censor OF all messages
OF that wire
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
PREPARING FOR THE XII
Berlin GaiIy Decorating and Enter
tainmcnt Being Arranged

Berlin, August 23.-G!lded mas;s sur
mounted by evergreen cr5wna are beng
set UP along Inter Den Linden in pre-
paration for the entry into Berlin Of
King Victor Emanuel. of Italy, Thurs
day next. The Unter Den Linden mid
way is being bordered throughout its
length by large rows OF pretty greenery.
The programme for the kings enter
tainment which includes receptions.
state dinners and gala performance at
the opera ends on Sa:urfay with the
great fall parade Of troops on TIE Tenn
pie of Field
The object of King victor E-lanuels
visit. as explained at the Italian en-
bassy, is that the young king Is simply
making his first call since h.s accession
uDon his friend the emperor. that such
WAS the only purpose OF his visit to
Russia, and that ii Is quite probable
that the king will visit France next
year. Austria is not likely u he visited
by King Victor Emanuel for the reason
that Emperor Francis Joseph never re-
turned the late King Humbert's visit
to Vienna because he wised 10 avoid
offending the vatican bv seeing King
Humbert I'm Rome.
As King Victor Emanuel on - visit
to Berlin VIII be attended by the Italian
premier, Signor Zanardclli, the relations
between Italy and Germany will natur-
ally. be discussed. but anything ap-
preaching negotiations with. a definite
object, growing out Of the question OF
King Victor Emanuefs disarmament
proposals, are for the Emperor's per-
sonal ear and are not official and the
fruitlessness OF making them is already
well understood by the ministers here.
AS for the rest. the Beriiners are look
ing forward TO a brilliant show and Of
fcialdom anticipates a wearisone series
OF functions which il must attend
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Wilson Primary Election.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Y son, n. c., August 23.-The pri-
ma election held here today has
pass off quietly. but the full returns
cannot be secured ct this hour. Sew
err places on the ticket are close and
an official count will be necessary to
determine the result.
The indications at this time are that
w. d. p. Sharp is nominated for
Sheriff w. II. Farmer treasurer, DR..
Anderson, coroner. Messrs. Green, Bass,
Raper, Prigden and Lucas commission
ers. Nomination for register of deeds
is close with chances favoring w. NJ.
Wells. ]. D. Bardin will secure the
nomination over Newborne for clerk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
The Fair Bodies.

of the Associated Press learns that the
postponement of the shipment Of the re-
mains of Charles L. and Mrs FAIR to
Cherborg, ON their way to New York.
is the result OF an agreement between
the alwyers to hold the bodies here until
it is decided whether it is advisable to
examine them with the view of ascer-
tanning the exact nature of the injuries
which caused death. The consent of the
late Mr.. Fairs family has been cabied
for. AZ -.s1
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
Outlaws Must Surrender or Die

Middlesboro, KY, August 23.-T. E.
George Potter, a desperate criminal
nearly killed a young lady in Virginia
a few days ago, are surrounded on
Lick Fork, Va, by a posse of men who
will kill both unless they surrender.
The posse is composed of relatives and
friends of the young lady. The outlaws
are in Mullins fathers cabin. They
are heavily armed and we'll barricaded.
They say they will not surrender.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
nepubIican County Convention.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Greensboro, N c.. August 23--The
republican county convention this az
ternoon was attended by eight-one
white men 10 select delegates to var
ious conventions A typewriter list
previously prepared went through after
a few strenuous kicks. Not a single
negro was present or allowed on the
list of twenty-four delegates.
The speeches were made by Douglas.
Steel and Ragan. resolutions endorsing
Roosevelt and Pritchard. denouncing
democrats far wasteful use Of state
funds and for constitutional amenG :
ment in so far as Ii deprfves white men
for non-payments OF poll tar from Got
ing were adopted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
COAST DEFENSE
ADMIRAL HIGGIASON'S SQUAD
RON ON THE ALERT
WEATHER FAVORS ENEMY

The Vessels Composing ths Squad
the PrevIou. Day-At o-:io at
Night the Fleet Put tn Sea Under
Urgent Orders. Indicating that
Some News Had Been Received
Squadron Was Not Far az :. $50
picious Signals Seen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
TALKS ON TRUSTS
PRESIDENT DEVOTES ATTENTION
TO INDUSTRIAL CONDITION
THERE MUST BE REMEDY

The People at Providence Tender
ception-Fifteen Thousand People
Heard His Address-An Ovation
When He Rose to Speak Lasted
Five Minutes-H Speaks OF the
mits the Evils and Suggests Plans
of Remedy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-26
VISITORS DEPART
LONDON FINALLY FREE OF ITS
CORONATION GUESTS.
SHAH GOES DEER STALKING

King Lewanil<a Leaves fir His
KraaI With Many Impediments-
Abbysihian General Ras Makonner
Also HomeVvard Bound-The Indian
the Shah Leaves Monday for Tur-
key-The Monarch is the Object of
Much Social Attention Italian
Maharajah Causes Confusion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
The ROOKERY,
Toys, Dolls, Everything in Holiday Good
Jackson. Miss.

moth advertisement Of A. M. Shields
on the front page today. Mr.. Shields
has, as is stated in his ad., one of the
largest and best assorted stocks of mer-
chandise in Rankin county, and not
being in the credit business, enables
him to give his customers the benefit
of all former losses that were sustain
ed on credit accounts. It will pay you
to visit his store before buying.
A great many Of our friends have
come toward the past week and set
tied for their paper, for which we re-
turn thanks. We will be equally as
thankful to all Others who may see fit
to do likewise within the next few
weeks. Our expenses are very heavy
but we have managed to pull
through the summer months, and
trust that our readers will not forget
us at this season.
One Of the most interesting adyer.
tisements IN today's paper relative to
holiday shopping is that Of A. G.
Thornton, found OH the editorial page.
Mr.. Thornton will have one of the
handsomest lines of toys and gifts ever
before displayed in the old town.
There's no use to go elsewhere ito do
your shopping with this elegant line
at home. And, then, Thornton S
prices are right.
The people of this county should
put monument in the square OF
Brandon to the confederate soldiers of
Rankin. She sent out about a dozen
companies to fight under s'the stars
and bars,'' and it would be graceful
thing to erect monument commence
rative Of their patriotism. The camp
of confederate veterans should take
this matter up, and push it to finish.
We believe the citizens Of the county
will gladly aid in this laudable under
tax ing. The cost would be incon-
siderable, and the old fellows deserve
a handsome shaft.
Rev. Mr.. Selby will leave Tuesday
for Natchez, to attend the annual con-
ference. Mr.. Selby has supplied the
Methodist church at this place for tile
past two years, and during that time
he has made many warm friends and
admirers, who earnestly desire that
he be returned to us for another year.
We understand that under Mr.. Selby's
administration the church has added
considerably to it's strength, both
numerically and financially. The col
lections have always been good, and
the attendance above the average. He
is deep thinker, an able preacher
and an excellent citizen, and we join
with his flock in wishing for his
return.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-12-04
LOCAL NEWS

ooooooooooooooo
Watch Clark's tent next week.
Just three weeks till Christmas.
Read Thornton's ad. on editorial
page.
Doc Thornton, of jackson, was here
Tuesday.
Glenn Jones spent Thanksgiving
with Brandon friends.
The. Brandon Millinery Parlor has a
new advertisement today.
Mrs. w. w. Robson has been quite
sick, but is reported some better.
1t is about time for our enterpris-
ing citizens to build another factory.
Senator McLaruin and J. S.
McCarty left Sunday night for Wash
ington.
Newt Nash all family spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with Brandon
friends.
Celery Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday. Kalamazoo Earth bleached,
at Busick's.
Misses Hattie and Jessie Robbins,
Of New Prospect, spent Monday in
town, shopping.
A. T. Kersh, of Dobson, was here
Monday, and says that he is candi-
date for Circuit clerk.
Bob Busick is at work this week
extending his telephone line to Mr..
Mullins, in North Rankin.
Cole Atkins will run fruit stand
in the front end of the postoffice dur
ing the Christmas holidays.
An electric railway from Brandon
to Jackson would be paying invest.
ment, and will come gin time.
Miss Annie Langford left last week
for Vicksburg to accept position as
matron at Dr. Streets sanitarium.
Considerable repairing and build
ing is going OH in town, and it is
hard to get carpenters to meet the de-
mand.
Capt ". G. Steen, spent Thanks
giving with his daughter Mrs.
Sistrunk, at Beech Grove, Copiah
county.
w. R. Taylor and Co., calls your
attention to great reductions in cloth
ing for the next few weeks. Read his
ad. for particulars.
Miss Virginia Bullock returned
Sunday from Clinton where she has
been spending several days with her
friend Miss Mary Gayden.
Candidates are springing uI
from all over the county. They ale
clever and companionable, and we are
glad to have them among us.
r. B. Wilson, a former Rankin
boy. who is now holding a good posi-
ton in Yazoo City, spent Thanksgiv.
ing with frineds and relatives neal
town.
Brandon failed to get the Presby.
terrain College, but we are not dis
couraged. We can pull through with
out the college, but we do need 8
factory.
We trust that all our good people
will have their taxes and subscription
to their county paper paid before De.
cebmre Is as you know after that date
damages will accrue.
T. D. May, of Pat, celebrated his
50th birthday last Sunday. Quite 9
number of relatives and the immediate
family, were present to enjoy the
occasion with him.
Despite the cold weather, the gar.
den of DR.. Rice is as green as in the
spring, in fact it is full of green's
and other vegetables, So much for hi
we'll directed energy.(
John S. Davis, ESQ.,, of sandhill
came to town Tuesday to pay hi
taxes. He is one of Rankin's bes
citizens as he was in \the long agt
one of her finest soldiers
Jack Maxey and Carkadine Wash.
burn spent last Thursdaylbird hunting
in George Miller's field. near town
As result OF their day'a hunt, they
bagged 81 fine quail.
The News inadvertently failed t.
mention the fact that Will Williams
OF North Carolina, had accepted |
position as salesman for 81. A. Busick
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25
THE ASSAY OFFICE
 PERSONA NON GRATA
Mine Owners Desperate Methods to
 Prevent Traffic in Stolen Ore. =

Victor, Colo. Feb. 24.-The Cripple Creek district is in a reign of terror owing to preconcerted attack upon the assay offices doing business in this vicinity. Beginning at 3 o'clock this morning and following in rapid success sion, six explosions wrecked as many assay offices in Victor. Cripple Creek and Goldield. The raiders did not hesi- tate to jeopardize life, as all but one of the buildings were also occupied bY sleeping families. Men. women and children were hurled out Of their beds by shocks and serious injuries were in hicted. The full extent of the damage cannot be estimated.
 Sheriff Robertson has put at work a force of deputies in an effort to discover the perpetrators of the crimes. The general impression is that the acts are the IT suit of a general movement to rid the district of all institutions which The big mines of the district. it is said. have been systematically robbed of much high grade ore, and fifty to q hundred assayers, it is alleged. have made handsome profits by dealing in this ore. The Mine Owners association recently discovered that high grade orc was being shipped by the assayers from the district. bu. all efforts to stop the traffic were unavailing.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

Washington, Feb. 24.-The visit of Prince Henry and his suite to the cap itol this afternoon must have been not only a gratifying experience to the royal visitor on account of the warm and hattering reception he received both in the house and senate, and of the opportunity it afforded him of meeting personally the leaders of both houses, but it must have been an extremely in teresting experience as well. The prince not only saw the houses of the Ameri- can parliament at work. but in the senate he witnessed one of those rare and intensely dramatic moments which come in that body occasionally at the conclusion of a great debate.
 The dinner given Prince Henry by President Roosevelt at the White House tonight closed the honors be- slowed on the royal visitor by official Washington today. The affair was on an ela borate scale a-:d brought together most Gisttn@uished company. It was an assemblage such as rarely if ever before gathered in the White House To accommodate the large number of guests the dinner table was set in the east room. the decoratoins of which were on the most magnificent scale ever attempted.
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25
MIR. BRYAN'S DENIAL
 OF PLEDGE TO HILL
He Will Talk of the Presidential
 Nomination Later On.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 24.-William J. Bryan was the guest of honor at T luncheon given by Col. James &il- bourne at noon at his residence. Promi- nent democratic leaders were present and conference was held. MT. Bryan left later for Delaware, Ohio. where he will lecture before the students of the Ohio Wesleyan university tonight.
 When asked regarding the truth of the report that he would call on David B. Hill and pledge him his support for the presidential nomination in 1904. MT. Bryan said with emphasis: 'I have never made any such statement as that. and what I may have to say re- sarding the presidential nomination two years hence I will say in my own way and at time which I may deem proper"
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

Washington, Feb. 24.-After eight hours of tumuItous debate today the senate. shortly before : o'clock this evening. adopted the Philippine tariff bill by q vote of 46 to 26, q strictly party vote. Messrs. TiIlman and Mo Laurin. the two senators from South Carolina. who on Saturday last were declared by the senate to be in con tempt because of their fight in th@ chamber. were net permitted by voice or vote to participate in the proceed ings. The question as to their right to vote precipitated a sharp debate lasting nearly two hours. The president pro tenn, MT. Frye. held that the two sen ators could not vote and he was sus- tained by q majority of the senate.
 During the debate on the Philippine bill Messrs. McComas and Wellington of Maryland became involved in a con troversy. during the course Of which the latter declared that if McComas should make his statements outside Ghe senate chamber. he should brand them malicious falsehoods. He was called to order promptly and resumed his seat amid considerable excitement.
 Many amendments were offered u the Philippine bill, but except those offered by the committee only one. an amendment restricting the operation or Ithe sedition laws enacted by the Taft commission, passed. The amendment yof Mir. Foraker. fixing the rate of duties levied upon products coming into the United States from the Philippines at 90 per cent Of the Dingley rates instead of 75 per cent. as fixed in the bill, was lost. but it received d large republican vote. Had the democrats voted for it as formerly it would have carried, bus many democrats voted against it.
 As passed the measure provides that articles imported into the Philippine archipelago from the United States shall be required to pay the duties levied against them by the Philippines commission and paid upon like articles imported into the archipelago from for eiGn countries; that articles imported into the United States from the Philip pines shall pay a duty of D per cent Of the rates fixed by the Dingley law. less any export taxes paid upon articles; sent from the Philippine archipelago as required by the Philippines commission. All articles now imported free into the United States shall be hereafter exempt from the export duty imposed in the Philippines.
 The bill eXempts commerce passing between the United States and Philip pines from the operation of the naviga- ton laws Of the United States until January ], 1904. and authorizes the Philippines commission to issue licenses to craft now engaged in liShteTagc or exclusively harbor business. provided such craft are built in the United States or in the Philippines. CT owned by citizens of the United States or in habitauts of inc PhiIiDuines Duties a ] taxes collected in purs1ance of this
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

for the comfort and luxury or the equipment were Outspoken-
 The distinguished guests were meg at the Pennsylvania railroad station and escorted by a troop of cavalry to the White house They were first greeted by the German embassadOr. Baron vOn Helleben. and by him in troduced to the president. the secretary of state and other members of the cab inet- No special preparations appeared to have been made for the meeting. which took place in the blue room After a brief exchange of compliment ary speeches the visitors were driven to the German embassy Al noon the president. accompanied by the secre- tary of state. returned the visit of the prince. After luncheon his royal highness received the members oT the diplomatic corps and other persons Of distinction who called to pay their respects. Later in the afternoon the prince and his suite visited the capt tol and were introduced to many pro.-i- inent members of congress
 At o'clock the prince and his suite attended the dinner at the executive mansion. for which ella bOrlte prspara- tions had been made. During the din ner many compliments were passed be- tween the president and his royal guests. Immediately after dinner Prince Henry departed for New York where he will attend the launching of his brothers yacht ia the afternoon
 Everywhere the prince has been given a royal welcome. his train being met by great crowds everywhere The train is closely guarded by secret ser vice men with the care that will be eN- ercised during the princes stay in the United States Prince Henry ex- plained to the welcoming delegates that he wished to see as clearly as pos sible all the places which he passed through, and as the public wouIi be in terested in seeing him as well as he de sired to travel in open carriages in his trips through the cities. and especially in Washington
 The presidential party left Wash ington at midnight for New York where Miss Roosevelt will chriSten the kaisers yacht Meteor. tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25
4 RUN ON A BANK
 FOOL FOREIGNER
Who Thought Washingtons Birthday
 Meant Financial Disaster.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. 2l.-A run was started on the Jefferson Avenue branch of the Dime Savings bank about noon today. and soon after 2 o'clock it spread to the bank itself, at the cornerof Griswold and Fort streets. Depositors were paid as fast as their accounts could be checked up and the currency could be counted out. At . o'clock. the regular hour for closing the bank, it was crowded with anxious depositors. and the line of people who wanted to close their accounts eXten- ded through the door and some dis tanCe down the street.
 Instead of closing the bank the di- rectors decided to hold open until ( o'clock. Until o'clock accounts were closed as rapidly as possible. At that hour the line of people waiting for ad-
Arizona republican., 1902-02-25

mission to the bank extended down Fort street for almost block. Presi- dent Livingstone addressed them from the steps of the bank and said. that while the bank would now close. It would be open at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and every depositor would be paid in full.
 It is said that Polish depositor at the Jefferson Avenue branch saw d sign on the door on Saturday an nouncinG that the bank was closed be- cause of it's being Washington's birth day and legal holiday. He is said to have spread the report that the bank had been closed. and thereby fright ened the depositors at the branch. The news of the run there gradually spread down town and started run on the bank itself. Help was immediately offered by the other local banks It was declined. however. the dime bank having plenty of funds