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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
HANDSOME PORTRAIT
Presented to the State Yesterday by
the North Carolina Medical So
ciety.

Especial to The Messeneer.)
Raleigh, N. c., Octobec z9.-This even
ing in the senate chamber an oil por-
trait of the late DR.. Charles James
O'Hagan, of Greenville, was presented
to the state for the state library, by the
North Carolina medical society. There
was a notable assemblage, among those
present being Generals Cox and Roberts.
Cyrus B. Watson. Ricnard II. Battle.
Walter Clark, Secretary Of State
Grimes, Auditor Dixon. Attorney Cen
eral Gilmer. State Superintendent JOY
ner, State Librarian Sheriff., John w.
Graham, Thomas S. kenai. ana two
score of physicians from various parts
Of the state. General hatt w Ran
som was orator of the OCCASION. He
was handsomely introduced by DR..
Julian S. Picot. who termed him North
Cardinals foremost citizen, greatest
statesman and ablest orato-. DR.. Picot
said of DR.. O'Hagan that he was North
Carolina's ablest physician General
Ransom's address was admirable. The
portrait was accepted on behalf of the
state by Auditor B. F. DIAon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
THANKSGIVING DAY
Usual Proclamation Issued by
the President Pr0claiming
Prosperity Past Year.

Washington, October 29.-President
Roosevelt today issued his proclama-
ton designating THURSDAY. November
9th as the day OF THANKSGIVING. The
proclamation IL as follows:
According TO the yearly custom OF
our people, Il falls upon the president
a. this season of the year TO appoint
day of festival and Thanksgiving to
God.
"Over q century and a quarter has
passed since this country took its place
among the nations of the earth, and
during that time We have had on the
whole more to be thankful for than
has fallen to the lot of any other peo-
ple Generation after generation has
grown to manhood and passed away.
Each has had o bear its peculiar bur-
dens, each to face its special crisis and
each has known years of grim trial,
when the country was menaced by
malice domestic or foreign levy, when
the hand of the Lord WaS heavy upon
il in drouth or flood or pestilence, when
in bodily distress and anguish of soul
it paid the penal y of folly and a for
ward heart. Nevertheless, decade by
decade, we have struggled onward and
upward; we now abundantly enjoy ma
terial we'll being, and under the favor
OF the HlOSC nlSn we are StilNiHS Sdi :
nestly to achieve moral and spiritual
unlif ing. The year that has just closed
has been one of peace and of overflow
ing plenty. Barely has any people en-
joyed greater prosperity than We are
now enjoying. For this we render heart
felt and solemn thanks to the Giver of
good: and we seek to praise Him not
by words only, but by deeds, by the
way in which we do our duty to our
selves and to our fellow men.
Now, therefore. 1, Theodore Rooss
welt president of the United States, do
hereby designate as a day of general
Thanksgiving Thursday, the twenty
seventh of the coming November and
do recommend that throughout the
land the people cease from their ordi-
nary occupations and in their several
homes and places of worship render
thanks to Almighty God for the mani
fold blessings of the past year."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31

Worcester, Mass. October 2s.-Former
Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson was
a speaker at a democratic rally tonight
in the interests of CONGRESSMAN John
John r. Thayer, who Is seeking re-
election in the third congressional dis
trict. and of William A. CASTOR, demo-
cratic candidate for governor Mr..
Stevenson devoted himself to a discus
sion Of the tariff Questiu1 aid arraign-
ed the republican party for failure dur
ing the past five years to for m leg1sla-
ton that will reach the trust. Con-
gresham Fitzgerald eulogized Con-
gresham Thayer's record Ia the house
and predicted that II the rext house
should be democratic. Mr.. Thayer would
be the speaker.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
safe Bdoyvn Open and Robbed

Gardner. H. October 29.-Six men
blew open the vault of the Exchange
National Bank here early this morning
and took several thousand dollars.
They seized Town Marshal Edmundson
at the engine house, tied him with ropes.
took him to the bank and set him in
chair The vault was blown open with
dynamite and the interior of the bank
wrecked. The robbers are supposed to
have secured between three and four
thousand dollars, although the exact
amount is not known. The robbers took
a train for Chicago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
Killed His Brother.

Milledgeville. Ga. October 29-Peter
Lingeld a farmer of Scottsboro, in this
county. today surrendered t" the sheriff.
admitting that he had killed his broth
er. ]. P. Lingeld. Linge.d sad that he
and his brother were int Xicated and
had Guarreled while on the way home
from a circus. They began shooting at
each other and ]. P. Lirpeld was in
stantly killed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31

wilkesharre, Pa, October Mitch
ell Day" was celebrated IN all the prin-
sipal towns of the anthracite coal re-
gion today and in order that all the
mine workers might have an opportun-
ity to participate in the xCrcises the
mines were closed down. The princi-
pal demonstration was held in this city
and President Mitchell took rart. There
was storm and sunshine Curing the day.
but the changable weather Cid not keep
an army of strangers out of town.
Everybody wore John Mitchell badge.
The procession started shortly before
noon and was nearly one hour in pass
ing a given point. 1t Is estimated that
there were ten thosand men in line.
President Mitchell was given an ova-
ton al along the line OF march and
whenever his carriage stopped the
crowd from the sidewalk Tressed around
and insisted on shaking mis- hand. An
American flag was EARNED at the head
eff every local" and praSs bands ny the
score furnished music. Tha banners
carried bore many curious inscriptions.
. Some Of them read as follows:
by Arbitration we Hope to Gain Our
Just Demands
Unity and Friendship Make Peace
"God Bless Our Country and Our
Union"
1--WE Honor and Respec. Our Presi-
dents Roosevelt and Mitchell
After the parade a big mass meeting
was held at the Y. NJ. c. A. park
President Mitchell was tt:.: principal
speaker. He expressed the nope that
there would never be aIIothc- anthracite
coal strike in Pennsylvania
President Mitchell was busy tonight
completing his plans for the first meet
ing OF the arbitration board III
Scranton tomorrow. Professor Wey
is assisting Mr.. Mitchell in pre-
pairing his case for presentation; also
DR.. Peter Roberts of Mahanoy City, ar
authority on the hard coal industry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
Verdict for Howara GouId.

New York. October q. "A verdict for
defendant. Howard Gould, vas given
today by the jury in the seccnd trial Of
a damage suit brought by Frank D.
Mowbray. who was ct one time Mr..
Gouid's valet On the first trial 5000
was awarded the plaintiff Lat on ap-
peal this verdict was set aside and a re-
trial was ordered. Mrxbisy claimed
that he lost the sight OF one eye while In
Mr.. Gould's employ ana that Mr. could
had agreed to give him position for
life. Mr. Gould denied that he had
made such a promise and said he had
been obliged TO dismiss Mowbray. The
trial was short and only the points d.
rectly involved In Mowbary's complaint
were taken ND
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
Schooner In Distress.

Charleston, s. c., October 29.-The
Schooner William J. Larmond. Captain
Hupper from Pensacola. bound to Pay
sandu, with a cargo of lumber, was
towed into this port today in distress.
Captain Hupper reports: Sailed Octo-
ber IL: from z3rd to 9th. experienced
severe gales from northeast and south
east, with heavy seas. Vessel sprang a
leak. Lost part Of deck load Put into
Charleston for safety am repairs"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
Fast DESERVING Their Homes.

Yorkton, Assiniboia, October D.
Word has been received by the immi-
grafton officials that in addition to the
1.300 Doukhobors who arrived here yes
terday, four hundred more are on the
road and three hundred are preparing
to desert their villages and farms. The
leaders Of the fanatics have no practicsl
nor definite idea as TO future action.
They desire, they say, to convert people
and find the new life" One child died
here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
New Jersey Glue Cooperation.

Trenton, N. J., October 29.-The Glue
Corporation, of Jersey City, was incor-
porated here today with capital Of
Sc, 600. 900. divided into 81. 000.0 900 bearing
s per cent cumulative dividends and $4-
O00. 900 common stock. The comoanv IS
to manufacture glue or any articles In
which glue enters as a part The incor-
porators are Neil Gale, and John z.
Charlton, Of New York and Richard r.
Tully, Of Jersey City.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31

Washington. October 29.-The Inter
Commerce Commission has assigned
November 14th at Charlotte as the date
for hearing the case Of the Charlotte
shippers Association against the
Southern railways and others and
against the Seaboard Air Line and
others.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
New York. Budget Decreased.

New YORK, October 29.-It was an
nounced today that the budget for the
city of New York for 1903 would be $s7,-
lis, OBI. a decrease of 81, SOC, ,569 from the
expenditures for 1902
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31

Washington. October 2e-Torpedoboat
Thornton has finally been accepted by
the navy department fromthe builders.
Aessrs- Trigg & Company. Richmond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
BEST TRICK TRUMPED
MOlineuX'S Counsel Secure a Big
Victory and Prosecution
Rests Its Case

States Most Important Testimony
Connecting Molineux With the
Murder Ruled Out-Witnessex Cam
not be Obtained from New jersey.
Another Handwriting Expert Gives
Damaging Evidcnce-Defendan
Presentation of the Case Expected
est Centers Upon Whether or Not
MoIineux VIII Testify In His own
Behalf.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31

Washington, October 29.-Rear Ad-
miral Robley d. Evans has assumed
command of the Asiatic squadron
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
GREAT MITCHELL DAY"
Mines Closed Down Yesterday and
Thousands of LabOrerS Paid
Tribute to Their Chieftain

cfpaz Places of the ConI ReEion-In
Wiikesbarre the Observance Was
Most Marked Ten Thousand Men
Were "A Line Mitchell Was
0heered Incessantiy During the
Parade-He was Also the Chier
Plans Being Rapidly Formulated
for the Strike Conmfssion's First
Session.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-31
Monitor Arkansa. in Commissien.

Washington. October 29.-The moni-
tor Arkansas was put in commission
yesterday at Norfolk under command
of Commander Cottman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
THE RESOLUTIONS TABLED.
No Inquiry Allowed i'm War Depart
ment Expenditures in Cuba.

Washington, June 3.-The house COM
mittee on military affairs today voted
to table the resolutions of inquiry ad-
dressed to the war department relative
to expenditures in Cuba. The action
was On party lines and the democrats
gave notice Of filing minority reports.
One Of the resolutions by Mr.. C"
fogle, of New York, called for detailed
information on expenditures, etc, dur
ing the American administration in
Cuba. Another by Mr.. Bartlett. of
Georgia, asked for information relative
to salary compensation, ETC., paid to
General Wood. A third resolution by
Mr.. Slayden, of Texas. asked for a list
of officers who had retired soon after
promotion. 1t was stated that the ac-
ton in tabling the resolutions was be-
cause they were looked upon as an indi-
rect criticism Of the administration s
course i'm Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
A HARD DAYS WORK FOR THE
CHICAGO POLICE
BATTLING WITH STRIKERS
From Daylight Until After Dark the
Police Are Kept Busy by the Riot
ing Crowds--Fierce Attacks on
Wagons Delivering Meat-Nany
Thirty-Three Wagon Loads of Meat
Delivered Under Police Protection.
More Drivers strike.

Chicago. June s. Chicago's police
force were given a strenuous life today
by the striking packing house team
sters. From Wight this morning un-
til long after dark tonight the
blue-coats were kept busy dispensing
trouble makers, who congregated along
the streets and in every conceivable
manner placed obstacles in the way Of
the meat dealers who endeavored to
move their supply wagons with nom
union drivers.
In spite Of the striking teamsters and
their friends, thrity-three wagon loads
of meat were delivered from the stock
yards to downtown stations Before
the task was accomplished, however
a score Of policemen and rioters had
been injured and fully fifty persons had
been placed under arrest. Several Of
the injured were in such a serious con-
dition that they were taken to hos
pitfalls. Two Of the injured may die.
When the procession of wagons left
the packing district they were guarded
by a heavy detail of police. AS soon
as the wagons emerged at the entrance
of the yards fully 500 enraged strike
sympathizers made rush to overturn
the conveyances. The policemen drew
clubs and after a hard struggle sue
ceeded in scatter ing the mob. a fresh
start was made. but before the wagons
reached the downtown district the mob
augmented by hundreds of sympathiz-
ers, made an attack. In the fight that
followed reVOlVerS were drawn No
person was shot the police instead Of
using their club; indiscriminately and
a dozen or more people were hurt be-
fore the march could be resumed. When
the central portion of the city was
reached clashes between the police and
the crowd became numerous Street
car traffic was an impossibiity and il
was necessary for several squads OF
police to charge the crowds with batons
before the wagons had reached the
various iown town houses.
To add to the burdens Of the police
department 1900 drivers and their
helpers employed by the State street
general retail merchandise department
stores went on d strike today. An at
tempt was made to deliver department
stores goods in the down town district
with non-union drivers under police
protection, but so much disorder de-
veloped that the attempt was proved
futile. Before the project was aban-
doned, several rioters were hurt and
many arrests had been made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
NORTH CAROLINA FARMS.
Census Bureau Report as to Value
of Farms and Farm Products Pub
lished.

Washington, June 3.-The census re-
port on agriculture in North Carolina
shows that on June /, 1900, the state had
224,637 farms, valued at s194, ,655, 1920. Of
the valuation q per cent. was in build
ings and the remainder in land and
other improvements than buildings.
The value of farm implements and ma
chinery was s9,072, 600 and live stock
$50, LOG, ,173, making the total value Of
farm property $233, ,S34, ,693. The total
value of farm products for 1883 was
$50, 800, $685. of which % per cent. was in
animal products and the remainder in
crops, including forest products cut or
produced on farms. The total value of
farm products for 1899 exceeded those
of 1889 by IS per cent. The gross farm
income of North Carolina for 1899 was
$79, 200, ,74S. The gross income upon in
vestment was "a per cent
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
THE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
adjourn Hment of the Brotherhood
Convention After Three Weeks,
Session.

Norfolk, Va. June AFTER having
been In session for over three weeks
the national convention Of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Engineers adjourn
ed to-day until the second Tuesday "a
May 1904. when they viii again con-
vene in Los Angeles. Cal
The principal work OF the past week
has been the consideration OF commit
tee reports and resolutions affecting
the bylaws OF the order and this was
concluded this morning when the COM
mittee on pensions submitted its report
calling for the pensioning Of all old and
disabled members OF the brotherhood.
The report was unanimously adopted
by the convention It requires the ex-
penditure OF several thousand dollars
annually.
Grand Chief Arthur expresses himself
as satisfied with the work OF the con-
venfion and the progress of the brother
hood during the past two years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT.
First Days Proceedinxs-Clas. and
Alumni Day.

Correspondence OF The Messenger.l
Chapel Hill. June =
Today Is senior class and alumni day
and right enjoyable Il has proved
Large crowds OF visitors are on tae
Hill and new arrivals are coming n on
each train
At $50 this morning the seniors FORM
ed in front OF Memorial hall and march
ed TO the chapel for prayers
At 1880 o'clock senior class day ex-
ercises were held in Gerard hall. The
class prophecy was read by Mr.. II. r
Williams and the history by the his
torian.
Mr.. d. z. Stern made the speech pre-
senting the class gift to the university.
This gift WAS statue OF the Apollo
Beivedere.
Hon. F. H. Busbee. OF Raleigh. &C
cepted the gift on behalf of the trustss 8.
At Il O'Clock the aimuni address MAS
delivered by Hon. E W. Pou. Ii was 4
fine effort and was heartily enjoyed
The trusteees held a meeting In sf,s-
afternoon.
Later an elaborate reception was ten
dered the visitors by the president ani
faculty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Filed-New State League
Umpire-State Firemen's TOUrna-
ment.
Especial to The Messanger.)
Tnent.

Raleigh, n. c., June 3.-The supreme
court justices filed the following opin-
ions today: Green VS.. Green, from
Jackson, error; Johnson VS.. Armfield,
from Guilford, new trial; Harris VS..
Woodward, from Granville, no error;
State VS.. Smart, from Mecklenburg,
per curiam. affirmed; Powell vs. Caro-
lima and Northwestern railroad, from
Caldwell, per curiam, affirmed
President Busbce today appointed
Will Wynne, of Raleigh, umpire in the
state league. He umpIred the game here
today.
Vice President A. 3. Andrews, of the
Southern railway, has so far recovered
from his long illness tlat he hes gone
to Atlantic City to remain :. month or
two.
Thirty-two convicts, all negro women,
were sent from the penitentiary today
to the farm on the Roanoke river.
President James d. McNeill, Of the
state firemen's association. in confer
ence with the Raleigh fire department
tonight fixed July 22nd, 23rd and oath
as the date of the r., xt meeting and
tournament here. Raleigh has already
raised $1,000 and will raise $500 more in
three OF four days. The tournament
probably will occur on Fayetteville
street in front of all the newspaper Of
fippS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
THE KINGS CONGRATULATIONS
To Lord Miiuer and General kitch-
ener-Their Replies.

London. June 3.-King Edward has
cabled his congratulations on the con-
olusion OF peace TO Lord Kitchener and
Lord Milner, the British high commits
sioner in South Africa. The text OF the
royal dispatch to Lord Milner is as fol-
lows:
Il am over joyed at the news OF the
surrender Of the Beers, and l warmly
congratulate you on the able manner la
which you have concluded the negotia-
tions."
To this message Lord Miner replied:
Il offer my deepest thanks for your
majesty's gracious message. / am pro-
foundly thankful that your majestys
coronation will be celebrated with peace
throughout your South African domin-
IONS"
The following is the text of King Ed
wards dispatch TO Lord Kitchener:
Il send you my most hearty congrat-
ula tions on the termination OF hostili-
brave troops under your command for
having brought this long and difficult
campaign to so glorious and successful
a conclusion"
To this message Lord Kitchener re-
piled:
The army in South Africa highly ap-
preciates your majesty's most gracious
message, which / am now communicate
ing to it. ! humbly beg to thank your
majesty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
AN IMPORTANT DEAL.
All the Gas and Electric Plants OF
Greensboro Consolidated.
Especial To The MessengerD

Especial 10 The Messenger)
Greensboro, n. c.. June 3.-There was
a very important deal here today, in
volring the consolidation of all gas,
electric light, street railway and power
Interests. AS yet, the Greensboro Gas
and Electric Light Company retains its
corporate entity, but the capital stock
Of the corporation has passed from the
constrol of Baltimore capitalists into
Greensboro Electric Company has not
obtained control of the capital stock of
the Gas and Electric Light Company,
but the holders of the latter stock are
closely allied to the owners of the
Electric Company and this step today
means the ultimate consolidation OF all
the gas and electric lighting, electric
power and street railway interests in
the city of Greensboro and its suburbs.
This merger it is claimed will make
the property Of the Greensboro Electric
Company one of the most valuable and
desirable in the south. The healthy
public spirit heretofore displayed by the
Greensboro Electric Company has been
such that the news OF the merger is re-
ceived on the streets with favor.
More than $50O.0O00 of invested capi-
tai is involved, and purchasers today
paid the cash for the newly acquitted
interests. At the reorganization meet
ing tonight the following new officers
a d directors were elected: DIR. F. A.
c. Perrine, of New Yor, president; F.
r. Williamson, of Pennington, n. j.,
vice president; Jerome Otis. of New
York, secretary and treasurer: T.. P.
Wharton, DR.. w. NJ. Gamwell, of Pitts
field, Mass, and Sterling Birmingham,
of New York. with the other named,
directors. A seventh director will be
chosen later. New cars are en- route
and the street railway will be in opera
ton in ten days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-06-06
University COmme nee ement Exercises

Correspondence of The Messengor.)
Chapel Hill. N G.. June :.
Today is an ideal commencement
day. The weather is perfect and the
immense crowds seem to have the true
commencement spirit.
Every detail mas passed SO far Ter
fectly without q single hitch. and al
the addresses and speeches have been
of an unusually high order OF - =
lence
Yesterday, senior class and alumni
day, was greatly enjoyed. The alumni
luncheon at 1:30 o'clock lasted for sew
eral hours and the festive board was
surrounded with a host of the loyal
sons of Carolina, who sang her praises
in many toasts and speeches.
In the afternoon the trustees met I'm
Alumni nall
The third annual debate between the
Dialectic and Philanthropic societies
was held in Gerard hall at night The
house was packed and the audience
was in thorough sympathy with the de-
baters. Governor Aycock presided. The
query was: Resolved, That the United
States government should abolish all
tariff at once. except for revenue
The debaters were: Afsrmative-L. L.
Parson and Z. S. Stewart Of the Di;
negative-F. s. Hassell and K. o.
Everett OF the Phi. The committee
were DIR. G. D. McIver. DR.. r. II.
Lewis and Mr.. Victor Bryant.
The winners received two medals. one
given by Col Bingham and the other
by the societies
After the debate the president and
faculty rendered an elaborate reception
in Commons h91 TO the visitors.
Today's exercises began I'm Memorial
hall at 10 O'Clock.
Besides the presentation Of diplomas
and the orations by members Of the
senior class. the feature was the mas
terly address by Hon. Hilary A. Her
bert. Of Washington. D. G.