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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
BIC FRAUD SCHEME
I. j. Bryan Indicted for For
gerry and Fraud, With
Others Implicated.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Greensboro, N c., October 15.-When
the federal court adjourned here today,
sensation was sprung by the handing
in by the grand jury, of bill of indict-
ment for forgery and fraud on the gov
ernment, by T. J. Bryan, of Laurel
Branch, Alleghaney county, n. c., in
which may become implicated fifty four
third and fourth class postmasters in
this federal district alont
Bryan's scheme was unique, bold and
simple. Its success can be estimated
when it is stated that for more than
year, these postmasters have been
getting from one to three hundred dol
lars out of the government for extra
clerical assistance, to which they were
not entitled, and at the same time to
all appearance they are innocent of any
intentional fraud. Bryan's scheme was
to approach a postmaster who distrib-
uted mail to star routes and say, having
worked for government in official eX-
ANIMATION OF and taking contracts for
star routes, he knew the law allowed
extra clerical help to distributing third
or fourth class offices, according to
number Of pieces of matter and regis
tered packages handled above a certain
point, ana he would make contract to
get this extra allowance on payment,
for one year by postmaster of one-half
of the same. The agreeing postmaster
as instructed, would apply to depart
ment for necessary blanks to make out
application. The instructions would
come from Washington for applicant
to count for six days every piece of
mail matter. every registered package
handled during that period and for
ward result. Bryan had instructed
postmaster to forward this report
through him, so that no error would
be obvious.
A report that $50 pieces of mail and
130 registered packages had been han
died during the six days, would be
changed by him to read 1850 pieces
and 730 packages, ETC., according to
whether he was pulling for a one or
three hundred dollar allowance This
swindle of government has worked like
charm for over a year, Bryans terri
tory constantly enlarging, rural post
masters all happy, government knowing
something was wrong, but unable, until
few days ago to locate the trouble
Commissioners warrant issued for Bry-
an, three thousand dollar bond required,
but officers have not yet located him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17

Washington, October I5-Unite7
States Minister Bowen at Caracas has
cabled the' state department, asking
that one or perhaps two more warships
De sent TO reinforce the gunboat Mari
eta. at LaGuayra, in view OF the pres
ent critical situation which has arisen
at the Venezuelan capital Sometime
ago. when President Castro left his
capital. Minister Bowen expressed to-
the state department his fears that an
occupation Of the capital by the revolu-
uonary forces would result in rioting
and pillage. and be attended with great
danger to unprotected foreigners. Such
a situation it is inferred here. is again
imminent
1t Is probable that either the Panther.
now at Colon. or the Cincinnati, in Hay
tien waters. will be ordered from her
present station and sent to the yenezue-
Ian capital.
The following cablegram received at
the state department this morning from
Minister Bowen. dated last night at
Caracas. shows the critical condition o.
affairs in the field:
The army is still near Valencia No
particulars obtainable Valencia closely
surrounded and battle going on now.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
RESULT OF INQUEST
Craig'S Death Contributed to
CareiessneSS By Motor
man and Conductor.

Pittsfield. Mass. October 1.-THE.
finding in the inquest following the ac-
cldent In which President Roosevelts
body-guard, William Craig, was killed
here last September, flied today. saws
that the unlawful acts of James T
Kelley. conductor. and Euclid Madden
motorman. of the electric car which ran
into the presidents carriage. contrib
uted TO the death of Mr. Craig. The
finding was by special justice Charles
L. Hibbard
Justice Hibbard finds that the horses
attached to the presidents carriage
were gong at the rate of six miles an
hour and the car at from fifteen ttx
twenty-five miles an hour He also
nnds that there was a misunderstanding
on the part OF the street car company
as to what thorough fares were to be
closed to traffic during the presidents
visit. No evidence. the report says
was found to show that the car WAS
not running at regular schedule or that
the officials Of the road had given any
orders for IL to be run otherwise than
under normal conditions
The report says:
Ihe justice was unable to find
whether or not the power was on when
eic SdE stIuCk the carriage. When the
car was 150 feet behind the carriage.
Governor Crane arose and inotioned To
stop. TWO OF the mounted guards did
the same thing at the same time. Az
the governor motioned. the driver turn
cd the horses On the tracks. The speed
or the car was slackened in a slight de-
gree as the brakes were applied
There Is no evidence that the cur
rent was reversed The car was brought
to a standstiII forty-fiye fec, heyor1
the point Of collision. II was geared to
n speed Of 14A miles an hour and on n
level with a full load"
In conclusion the special justice finds
mat the car was allowed to attain "A
dangerous speed. the fender was not
properly locked in position: but that ff
II had been. IL would not I'm all proba-
oilty have prevented the death Of Craig.
and that the unlawful act OF Motorman
MADDEN and Conductor Kelley contrib
uted TO the death of Craig.
Kelley and Madden were arrested on
the day or the accident on the charge OF
mansIaughter and they are now under
pail FOR trial November 1st.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
MILITARY INTEREST
Fine Volume Issued Contain
ing iaf0rma,i q Concern
ing Eveyy Army.

Washington, October 15.-St3red with
complete and interesting information
concerning every branch of every army
in the world. and replete with fine IL
lustrations and maps, notes o. ,uilitory
interest for 1901 made public today is
one of the best volumes OF its kind ever
issued from the war department
OF especial interest, in view Of the e.
forts of the United States army to settie
upon a type of field gun, is the chapter
upon artillery. 1t is pointed out that
there are only two general types OF
modern field guns, namely: Guns on
rigid carriages and guns with re-coil de-
vices on the carriages, aid il is stated
that neither of these types has yet OBJ
tanned unanimous preference. The
greatest possible rapidity Of fire is not
obtained with the guns on rigid car
riages, but they possess marked ad-
vantages in simplicity strength, and
tightness of material. aal th.ir faults
are stated to be the failure Of the ear
riages to maitain the exact first firing
position and the uncerta II action Of the
spade in hard ground. Wi-h the rc-ccil
carriage guns, which mechanism re-
turns the gun to the original firing posi-
ton. great rapidity of ire is obtained,
but the weapon has disadvantage III the
way of complex mechanism, increased
weight, and the inability 20 faral injury
in action. AS yet Franc; and Germany
are the only countries whose aTtllleries
are actually armed with rapid fire field
guns.
The report confesses confideEce that
free hand pistol firing will again come
into greater repute when the army Gis-
cards the old revolver and adopts a
modern arm of precision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
HEALTH OF NAVY IMPROVING


Washington, October 1.-THE first
annual report of Surgeon General
Rixey shows that the health of the
navy and marine corps was good
throughout the past fiscal year, the
percentage of the sick and death rate
being lower than for several years.
The most jmportant recommendation of
the report perhaps is that congress
provide for the establishment of a wo-
vans nurse corps for the navy. The
surgeon general says:
That women are the superior of men
for the work of nursing there can be
no question, and the objection that
they are not compatible with military
conditions can scarcely apply to insti-
tutions for the character OF our large
naval hospitals"
DR.. Rixey makes a strong plea for an
increase of the navy medical force
which he says is entirely inadequate al
present.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
SIX JURORS CHOSEN
Second Trial of MOlineuX
Begins and Half of Jury
is Formed.

New York. October 15.---Tne second
trial of Roland B. MJlineux for the
murder Of Mrs. Katherine j. Adams
was begun today in the criminal branch
of the supreme court before Justice
John S. Lambert. The proceedings were
marked by the unusual rapIdity with
which jurors were obtained. six tales
men having been accepted and sworn
before the court adjourned. Immedi-
ately after the prisoner mad been
brought into court, General Molineux
entered and seated himself by the side
of his son. The prisoner was represent
ed by former Governor Black, former
district attorney, w. NJ. K. Olcott, Bar
low S. Weeks, and George Gordon Bat
tie.
After Mr. Weeks had filed a protest
against the special panel cf jurors, on
the ground of the unconstitutionality
Of the law. providing for it, and had
entered an exception To Justice Lam
bert's adverse ruling. the examination
of talesmen proceeded rapidly. Six
jurors had been accepred when court
adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
WILL DECIDE TODAY
Executive Board Members Will
Meet to Consider a Pr0pO-
SitiOn.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, October 15.-The eX-
ecutive board members of the three an
thracite districts of Unlred Mine Work
ers of America. will mold a Joint meet
ing here at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
to consider proposition for ending the
strike, which President Mitchell VIII lay
before them. with a view of calling a
delegates convention of the striking
mine workers to pass upon it. The call
was sent out this afternoon as a result
Of telephone message sent by Mr..
Mitchell after his conference with Pres
ident Roosevelt at Washington. 1t is
difficult tonight to Say wnat the out
come will be, but one thing seems to be
sure and that is that considerable
progress is being made toward an end
Of the struggle. No one he re knows the
exact nature of the proposition Mr..
Mitchell brings back with Linn from the
national capital and 1t is probable no
one will know it. exc 2 { ting the three
district presidents and national Secre-
tary Treasurer Wilson, until the strike
leader laws II before tho wv 90 boards
In his public statement last night =
strike leader said nothing would be
done until he was in p1sS-ssIon of the
full meaning of the oper ttors proposed
arbitration plan. and 1t is likely he re-
day. 1t is understood that aC least a
majority of the board members are op-
posed to the plan, but r the president
gave Mr.. Mitchell an :i.terpI citation of
| the proposal there is likelihood that a
| convention will be called to consider it.
There is a general belief that a con-
vention will be called, no matter what
| sort of a proposition is laid before the
| board. Some of the miners are of the
| opinion that Mr.. Mitchell may have
offered a compromise proposition by
| which the operators and miners would
| have equal representation on an arbi-
| tration commission. A great majority
| of the rank and file are still opposed.
| like most of their board members. to ac-
| cepting the operators proposition as
| they now understand it.
| The joint conference tomorrow will be
| made up of thirty-seven persons. Those
| who will be present, will 'e Mr.. Mitch
| ell. National Secretary-TrCasurer w. b.
| Wilson who arrived hsre today: the
three anthracite members of the nation
al executive board; the president, vice
| president, secretary ana treasurer OF
| each district, the seven board members
from each of the upper ard lower dis
| tricts. and the six board members of the
| middle district. If a con rcntion is held
| it will probably be called together with
| in four days. While II AZeiton is more
centrally located there is a probability
| that Wilkesbarre would be the conven-
| ton city because headquarters are here
| About 500 delegates would be in attend
| ance. Mr.. Mitchell, folio wing prece-
| dence. will be elected president with
| Mr.. Wilson If he remains in the east
| acting secretary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
1 VIOLENT SESSION.
The So-Called Independents Put Out
4 Ticket at Goldsboro.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Goldsboro. y. c.. October 15.-The
republican-populist committee and
mongrel fusion convention, met in the
court house here today in secret con-
clave and after a stormy session put
forth the following ticket: Register OF
deeds. NJ. E. Cox: clerk of superior
court. d. 4. Cogdell: senate. ]. w. Hol-
lowell: house. Marion Lynch and Louis
y. Grant: county commissioners, J. p.
Elmore, Ed Holmes and ]. n. Pearson.
No nominations We're made for sheriff.
coroner or treasurer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
CALDWELL vs.. GRE. BoRo.
Case in United states Supreme Court
Will be Called Soon.
Especial to The Messenger.1

Greensboro. y. c.. October 15.-Major
Charles NJ. Stedman received a telegram
from the clerk Of the United States su-
preme court today, notifying him that
the case Of Caldwell against city Of
Greensboro would be heard tomorrow
or Friday. This case involves the right
of the city to require license tax of for
eign picture dealers or peddlers who
take orders and deliver enlarged pic
lures shipped by Chicago and New
York houses and bring up for review
the state revenue law.
Caldwell was arrested for failure to
pay the license required and backed
by his Chicago house, he brought suit
against the city, alleging that license
ordinance was In contravention OF the
principle Of Interstate commerce guar
anteed by the constitution of the Unit
ed States Major Stedman is counsel
for Caldwell. Mr.. A. n Scales repre-
senting the city. The case has been de-
cided In favor OF tha city In both the
state superior and supreme courts, and
mas been pending In the supreme court
OF the United States for IS months.
Messrs. A NJ. Scales ard Stedman left
today for Washington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Cession Being Discussed.

copen Hagen. October. 15.-The Land
sthing today began the dis ssussion OF
the treaty providing for the cession OF
the Danish West Indies To the United
States Premier Deuntzer declared that
in responsible quarters &c was now
clear there were two alternatives. either
the cession Of the islands or an increase
of the already heavy expenditure nee
essary for their maintenance and devel.
opment- The premier also sad he had
received the written promise OF the
United States government ttat after the
cession- free imports from the island
ed There were a number of other
speeches for and agains- the Treaty ana,
the measure then passed its first read
Ing. The final vote viii occur October
22nd.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
MAD WITH JEALOUSY
Because the Woman He Loved
Tilted Him, Anderson Com
mitS Suicide.
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Raleigh. n. C.. October 15.-Conduc-
tor on Illinois Central railway. named
Anderson. committed suicide at the
hotel at Littleton last night. He blow
out his brains. because Mrs. Bryan. OF
Holly Springs. Mississippi. with whom
he was madly in love. Tilted him. She
married today at Littleton. State Sena-
tor Nicholson, of Washington. n. G. She
had been at Littleton several months
and Anderson had followed her and
been unceasing in his attentions. His
suicide was kept secret from her and
she was not aware Of it when she pass
ed here late this afternoon on her way
with her husband to Holly Springs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
"BEAUyOIR- TRANSFERRED.
Jefferson Davis Home Becomes an
AslyuE for INDECENT Confederate q
Veterans.

Jackson. Miss. October 1.-THE for
NAL sale and transfer Of Beauvo1r, the
home of Jefferson Davis. by Mrs. Davis
to the Sons of Confederate Veterans,
was consummated today at the opening
session of the reunion 1f .he Mississip-
pi division. Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams.
The home will be used as a home for
INDECENT confederate veterans. Mrs.
Davis received $4,000 for the home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
shrewd scheme VIII Not Work.

New York. October 15.-Gaining ad-
Of Mrs. Amy G. Watkins, today. man,
who gave his name as Henry Dawson,
handed her a statement which began
with these words:
Make no outcry. / have a bag OF
dynamite which I will drop if you don't
give me your diamonds"
Mrs. Watkins did make an outcrp and
Dawson rushed from the house. taking
his bag and drawing revolver as he
went. He was met at the door by po-
Hceman who arrested him and found
that the bag was empty. Dawson was
held for trial
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Promotion for Mr.. DuvaI.

Norfolk, Va, October 15.-Mr. j. r.
Duval, passenger agent Of the Seaboard
Air Line in Baltimore has been ap-
pointed Central Passenger Agent of the
same system, with headquarters at Bal
timOre.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Mrs. Annie Anderson Dead.

Richmond, Va, October 1s.-Mrs.
Annie Anderson, nee Kessler, who was
shot by Lewis Berkely in front of his
home. AT W. Duval street, September
18th, died at her home. sOs East Broad
street, this morning. The shooting. of
Mrs. Anderson was followed by the
suicide of Berkely and the double
tragedy is supposed to have been
caused by jealousy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Congressman sheppard's Funeral.

Texas, October 15.-The funeral of the
late Congressman John L. Sheppard
took place yesterday and was the most
elaborate affair Of the kind ever wit
messed in this section. Hundreds were
present from all over his congressional
district. The ceremonies ar the grave
were conducted by the Masons.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Foot Ball Yesterday.

Harvard, 35; Wesleyan, 5.
Princeton. so; Haverford, O.
University of Pennsylvania, SO; Get
tysburg college, 0.
Yale, 80; University OF Vermont, o.
Columbia, "a; Swarthrnore. o.
Amherst, 90; Holy Cross. 5.
Annapolis Naval Cadets, 10; st. Johns
college, o.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
WANTS MORE WARSHIPS
Minister Bowen Asks the State De-
partmcnt to Reinforce the Ma
rietta al La Guayra.

The Situation at the N~neHuela.
Capital Has Become Critical-Th~
Fear of an Occupation Of the
Capital by Revolutionary Forces.
Which would Result in Rioffnx-
and PiIlage. Lead. Him to Make
the Request-It Is Probable that
the Panther or the Cincinnati wilf
shows the Critical state of Affairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
Prominent Railway Surgeon
Passes Away,

Fort Worth. Texas, October 15.-Dr.
William ii. Adams one OF the most
prominent railroad surgeons In the
country died suddenly today. He was
a native Of Georgia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17
GREAT STRIKE IS ENDED
Operators and Miners Finally Agree
and the Pre- 2ident Announces
Names of commissioners.

A Commission of Six Persons. With
n Seventh as Recorder, VIII adjust
MI Differences Between the Opera
torx and Miners-Mining VIII Prob
Decision Was Reached After
Day of Conference mt the White
House, Between Representatives of
Both Sides and the President
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-10-17

Continued on fifth page.)
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-12-04
NAB A BIG SUM.
Robber said to Have secured 100000
from Adams Express Company
at Lincoln, Neb.

= r. 80
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 25.-The public
Monday first received knowledge OF
one Of the most mysterious robberies
in Nebraska railroad history, though
it Is said to have occurred last Friday
night at the Burlington depot in this
city. The Adams Express company
is loser to the extent OF $4,000.
Officials OF the Adams Express conn
pany and officials Of the Burlington
road refuse to discuss the robbery in
any manner whatever. It became
known only through the indiscreet ut
terance OF a local train dispatcher.
package containing $4,000 in cur
rency was consigned last Friday from
the Kansas City Office of the Adams
Express company to parties in Port
land, Ore. The train that carried the
money arrived in Lincoln at two
o'clock Saturday morning. A transfer
of express matter is made here.
All the express but this one pack
age was transferred safely. The ex-
press messenger laid this package
down on the floor of the car, and
turned to get his receipt book. When
he reached for the package moments
later it was gone.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-12-04
CLEARED THE YARDS.
Various Railroads Move 48,225 Cars
Into and Out of Pittyburg
Within "a Hours.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 25.-After SO
hours of the most strenuous activ-
ity on the part of the greatly aug
mented forces of men and locomo-
tives, the Pennsylvania railroad sys-
tenn has made comparative clean
ing up of its congested terminals
The car movement breaks all records
for similar time.
It is estimated that during the "a
hours at five o'clock this morning 929
trains, consisting of 46,225 cars were
moved in and out of Pittsburg as fol-
lows: Pennsylvania railroad 294 trains,
14,7OO cars; Fort Wayne $50 trains.
5000 cars; Pan Handle 245 trains, 49,
OPS cars; Baltimore & Ohio 90 trains-
1850 cars; Pittsburg & Lake Erie 100
trains, 5000 cars. The estimated tom
mage is 1865 $50 tons.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-12-04
BIGWOODS.
thanksgiving Day is past.

Thanksgiving Day is past.
The ideal winter weather is being
made good use of by the farmers.
Strings of teams loaded with flax
and wheat vending their way to
market greets the eye daily. Our
busy lives do not admit of much cere-
emonial Thanksgiving offerings, but
we doubt not many acceptable ones
are breathed in the spirit Of true
thanldulness, while quietly pnrsu-
ing the homely, monotonous and
often irksome duties Of everyday
life.
T. Z. Tell is here on his farewell
trip, before going to Manitoba,
where he will spend a part of the
winter erecting buildings before
coming after his family. He thinks
there are good openings there for
cheap farms. He has secured a
homesteadwithin four miles ola new
town.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-12-04
VIKING.

Dec. 1st.-In my last letter to the
SHEAF, I made a mistake in that I
stated that Emil Tornell had left for
the Rainy Lake river country I
had learned from good authority
that he had left. But when I came
to Warren few days later he was
there, and now I beg all parties
concerned a thousand pardons.
On November 28th, Daniel Matt
son and Annie Anderson, both of
this town, were united in the bonds
of wedlock by Rev. Madison, of
Warren. When driving home from
Warren the sled tipped over and
the whole bridal party landed in
the ditch, at which the horses ran