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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
PICkPOCkETS AT FAIR.
Mr.. y. Ii. BrOuGhtOn Ha> IL StruG-
gle With a Gang, But One il Ar
rested.
Especial to the NIessenger.1

(Speclal 10 the MeSSenger.1
Raleigh, y. c.. October 2l-There
was an extremely sensational occur
renee near the 10 the fair
grounds this afternoon. Many pick
pockets are here. n. b. Broughton feI:
one put his hand in his pocket and IT.
stantly seized the fellow by his long
hair. The p~ickpocket's pal" rushcI
TO his aid, but B.. c. Beckwitn selze4
the pal by his throat with a fierce
grip. Suddenly a oma dashed at
BeckWith like fury and fought -
save the man he held. while the pick
pocket was also fighting. but a man
named Burroughs from Durham TOOK
4 hand n helped BrOughtOn. Bur
roughs and the pickpOcket fought Owe.
q large space. A street car conductor
drew 4 revolver and pointing it at the
pickpOCket started to shoot him.
Several men tied the piCkpOcket. He
IS in jail for having failed to Civ a
thousand dollars Ond His pal and
the woman escaped. but both are balm!
searched for.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

circulated, and that very many citizens
of the town lave subscribed and some
of them literally, to said fund.
This affiant further charges and al
leges that so violent is the local pre-
JUDGE against him, that he has been
unable to procure witnesses, although
he has reason to believe that such per-
sons are aware of all the facts occurr-
ing at the time of the homicide, and
indeed il is true, as this affiant is in
formed by his counsel, some of such
persons have refused to answer ques-
tons. or TO be interviewed by his oun
sci, some of them saying, that they were
afraid of the friends of the deceased,
fearing personal violence if they should
appear and testify to hat they knew.
Not a very large number Of citizens of
the county qualified for jury duty, have
openly expressed, and are constantly
expressing the belief not only that the
prisoner is guilty, but also that he
could not obtain a fair and impartial
trial in this county, and yet So intense
IS the popular feeling against the pris-
Oner that nearly all these citizens de-
cline TO make voluntary affidavits, stat
ing what they openly express On the
street n Other p~IaceS-puDIIc ana prl-
vate. Since the day of the homicide this
affiant is Informed and believes that the
facts as published nave been generally
and thoroughly canyassed and iscuss-
I'd by the citizens generally of VIII
mingtOn. and the county of New Han
over, and that so far as the infoIma-
ton OF this ffiant extends, those deus
siOnS have been adverse to this atfiant,
and the opinion almost universally is.
that this affiant is guilty OF murder
and should be hung. and that those
n have expressed any opinion as TO
to the trial AVE declared that this
affianJ could not get a fair and impair
tial trial in the courts of New Hanover.
That this affiant is informed and be-
IieveS and therefore charges and al
leges that the feeling in this county is
so intensely hostile to him that threats
have been made by a large number of
citizens to take him from the Jail and
lynch him and that in order % prevent
them from executing their threats. the
county and city authorities have been
forced TO guard the Jail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
To Ecrri Il south Atlantic Baseball

Savannah. October 21.-Plans for the
organization Of the South Atlantic
Baseball League have been com
pleted and a meeting of representa-
tives from the six cities to compose
the league. Savannah. Macon. Au-
gusta. Columbus, Charleston and Jack
sOnviIle. has been called for November
24t2 at Savannah, when officers will
be elected and articles Of corporation
drawn VI.
Goode ". Query is temporary sec
rotary of the league and Ten Sulli-
van acting manager. The national
association will sanction the league.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Battle Between ~NOn-UniOn Men and
Friends of X

Chicago. October PA dispatch to
the Record-Herald from Waco, Texas,
\ battle occurred last night between
n~on-union men employed on a street
car and friends of striking motormen.
Henry Mays of Bridgeport, Conn. one
of the non-union motOrmen was fatal
" shot. The officers have arrested
two men suspected of shooting the
motorman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

Especial TO The Messenger.)

Especial 70 The MeSSenger.)
Greensboro. y. c. October 21.-Thre
marriages We're celebrated tonight
They were Charles L. Coon. secretary
of the general board of education,
Knoxville. Tenn. TO Miss Carrie Spar
ger of Mt. Airy: Rev. W. E. Blair,
pastor of the First Baptist chur- h.
Danville. Va. 10 Miss Josephine Ben
bow Of Greensboro. and John 5. Mi
hauX. city corporation clerk TO Miss
Pearl CarraWay, daughter of Presiding
Elder P. ". Carraway OF Greensboro.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Crosses of Honor for the Veterans.
Especial TO The Messenger.D

ISpecIaI 20 HE MessengeT.I
Raleigh. y. G. October PA number
headed by their state president, Mrs.
F. A. OIds were present at the annual
meeting OF the United Confederate Vet
Grams. Mrs. Olds was escorted TO the
platform to speak on the subject of Civ
ing crosses OF hOnOr to veterans and
she urged the convention TO adopt q
resolution which il did, asking that
crosses Of hono- be given on county
reunion days. no matter when these
occur -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Terry'S Counsel Urge
Strongly For Change
of County
DECISION TO-DAY

In the Superior Court Yesterday At
ternoon Amdayits Were Presented
Alleging That an Impartial Trial
Cannot be Obtained in New Han
over - Terry Claims That the
Press Has Prejudiced His Case
state viii Rebut D~efense's Con-
tention This MorninG-CaseS Dis
posed Of Yesterday
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to obtain a fair and impartial trial in
the said county
JOHN H. GORE, JR.
MARSDEN BELLAMY, JR.
A. ]. MARSHALL,
W. P. GAFFORD,
3. CT. EMPIE.
Sworn and subscribed before me this
21st day Of October, 1903.
JOHN D. TAYLORD,
Clerk of Superior Court.
Upon conclusion of the presentations
of the affidavits J. B. Schulken, Esq,
of counsel for the state, opposed the
motion and asked for time for the filing
of counter affidavits.
Judge Brown stated that he would
grant the request and set the re-hear-
ing for $50 o'clock this morning.
The defendant Terry was IN court and
accompanied by his large array Of
Messrs. Russell & Gore, B. G. Empie,
Gafford. Esq.
Solicitor Rodolph Duffy. E. NJ.
Koonce, ESQ. and ]. B. Schulken. Esq,
of the law firm of Messrs. Lewis &
Schulken, We're in attendance represent
ing the state.
GRAND JURY REPORT.
The grand jury, which concluded Its
work Wednesday afternoon presented
It's report Yesterday. was cCrnplimented
by Judge Brown and was then dis
charged. The repOrt was as follows.
Wilmington. y. c.. oct. 20.
To the Hon. Geo. H. Brown. Judge OF
the Superior Court. New Hanover
County:
OF the nineteen cases presented -
the grand jury for their consideration,
there were sixteen true bills found. two
not true and one rot considered on "a
count of our inability To obtain
the witnesses. 1t is a pleasure to
advise your honor of the fact hat
there were no absentees from the SEES
SONS of the grand jury, thus evI-
dencing that every member took a
lively and active interest in the dis
patch of business and the enforcement
of the law. We deem it our duty to
call your attention especially to the
absence of witnesses and we would
earnestly recommend that some remedy
be applied SO that the business of the
courts be not retarded and the ends
of justice be defeated. We would also
recommend to the proper officials OF
the county that two Bibles be pur-
chased for the grand jury room. for the
separate use of the races in taking
oaths.
We have made no inspection of
ty buildings or public property as your
honor stated that owing to the recent
inspections there WOuld be no necessity
of such an inspection at this time.
The grand jury takes this occasion
to thank our honor for the very able
charge made to our body at the opeG-
ing session Of the court. [ have the
n to be
JAMES F. POST,
b. +. KING, Foreman.
Clerk.
Yesterdays RECORD.
There was little work done at yes
terday'S session for the reason that
there was very little to be done. Tile
following cases were considered:
Charles DunstOn. three cases. assault
with deadly WeapOn submitted and
judgment suspended on payment OF
costs in each.
Laura Hector, TriXle Johnson and
Mabel Carleton, selling beer without
license. cases continued.
Richard Bennett submitted to gamD-
ling: judgment suspended on payment
of cost.
c. F. Williams. Hosea Davis ans
Jno. Tharp, affray, mol pros with leave.
Foster Williams VS.. Hattie Williams
judgment for divorce
Upon disposing of the Terry motion
this morning the civil docket will De
| taken uD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Fayetteville, y. g. October 21.-Last
night, ut AicColIs. on the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad. between this city
and Bennettsville, :. c., three masked
men broke into the bank building and
made three attempts to blow open the
vault. They went up to the second
floor, WHERE the telephone exchange
is operated. pulled the telephone boy
out of bed. and tied and gagged him..
He overheard them say that if they
had more time they could accomplish
the robbery, but they departed with
out succeeding. leaving him in his
morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Bobby WalthOur Breaks Worlds
Record.

Macon. Ga. October 21.-Bobby Wal
thour Of Atlanta. broke the worlds
outdoor record for a mile here today
by circling the mile in 1.19 2-5. The
previous record was 1:3S. Gus Lawson
in a motor race against time covered
two miles IN 2:2S. Walthour. paced ty
Lawson made five miles in SAT.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Wreck on the Norfolk and Western

Roanoke, Va. October PA wreck
occurred last night near Lowry, a Ataz
ition on the Norfolk and Western raj
way between Lynchburg and Roanoke,
in which seven cars loaded with coal
were derailed and smashed up. 4 ne
gro youth named John Blair, from
charlotte. y. c.. was found dead in the
wreck. He was beating hls way along
with three white tramps. The latter
were slightly hurt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY
Safe Worked Hard. But
Fortunately in Vain at McCnIls.

Yesterday Mr.. T. &. Gibson, presi-
dent of the bank OF McColls. 5. c.,
who had been III the city for several
days. received a telegram to the effect
that an unsuccessful attempt at safe
blowing had been made ut the bank
late Wednesday night. He left for
McColls yesterday afternoon.
The following account OF the at
tempted robbery comes from The
Messengers Fayetteville c~orrespon-
dent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27
N. SCHEDULE.
Local NesOS
soUTu pnUNn TRAINS.

Miss Bessie Marriott is quite sick.
J. II. Thomas was In town yester-
day.
J.P. Gilpin was here from Kurten
yesterday.
Paul kirkpatrick Of Houston was
in town yesterday.
7. h. Goodman Of Harvey was In
the city yesterday.
w. d. Yardley Of Harvey was in
the city yesterday.
Rev. w. +. Wood OF Harvey was
In the city yesterday.
Tom Searcy has been on the sick
list the past few days.
Guy Harris was la from Harris
school house Saturday.
Mrs. W. =. Stuart and little dAugh-
te are visiting in Franklin.
j. Herndon Gross Of Hampstead
was visitor here yesterday.
James Leonard. Jr. gave the Eagle
a call while in the city Friday.
J. A. Mapp and George Scale were
here from Mumford yesterday.
Judge w. q. Taliaferro left yester-
day 10 spend Sunday In Calvert.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27

Parents, look to your interest. Buy
Bunker Hill school shoes at Nor
woods. 256
W. II. McVey OF the Minter
Springs community was In the city
yesterday aud attended the meeting
OF the Farmers Institute.
Wanted-A good cook. VIII pay
fifteen dollars month 70 right party.
j. Allen Myers. 252
Jeh Steele and Fritz leager, MILL
cans enthusiastic observation-disclosures,
were here taking in the Farmers
Institute meeting yesterday.
Twenty-four pairs boys rubber
sole tennis nhoes worth SOC, 10 close
for 70 cents, at Norwoods. 256
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. White were in
the city Saturday to meet their
daughter, Mrs. Bullock OF Waco, who
will visit friends and relatives.
The second shipment Of Bunker
Hill school shoes has Just been re-
ceived at NorwOod's. 2b6
Mrs. II. r. White left yesterday
for San Antonio with Miss Ida
Boland who will enter the st. Mary's
Hall Episcopal school for girls.
Another shipment of the American
Girl aud Mary Stuart shoes received
AZ Norwood's. 256
Miss Lorraine Reynolds returned
10 Franklin yesterday accompanied
by Miss Nellie Rohde. Mi7s Lor-
raine was called home by the death
of her brothers child.
Rev. +. l.. Shettles announces ser
vices at the Methodist church today,
morning and evening, and desires a
full attendance Of the membership
especially, rs the matter Of enter
tanning the Greater Texas confer
ence, which meets here December ..
will be- taken up after the morning
service
The Eagle learns with regret of
the death OF Mr.. Felix Richardson
who lived with his mother in the
Tabor community, on last Thursday.
He was buried at Wheelock Friday
He was IN for five months and was
. years old. He leaves mother,
four brothers and two sisters who
have the sympathy Of all.
In his opening remarks before the
Brazos County Farmers Institute at
the courthouse yesterday afternoon
President White spoke feelingly
Of the loss Of BraEos county and the
state In the death OF Judge Spencer
Ford and paid fitting tribute 30 his
which found a sad response
In the hearts Of all present.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27

Mrs. T.. c. Withers left yesterday
20 visit at Hubbard City and Dallas.
For Rent-Six room residence
good water. Apply 20 J. w. Bats,
PSI
Miss May Salvant has returned TO
Sew Orlerns after a visit 10 Misses
Ettle.
Mrs. Walter Higgs will return
from a visit to relatives at Corsicana
today.
Deputy Sheriff John Mckinney
was here from Grimes county yes
terday.
w. ;. McClung, Of Harvey, re-
turned yesterday from Call, Newton
county.
Prof Keith was In town saturday.
Prof. Keith opens school at Bethel
Monday.
IT. Bolton Of Robertson county
was here yesterday marketing sweet
potatoes.
Jas. Wilson Jr.. aud daughter,
Miss lisa Wilson Of Edge were In the
city yesterday
Mrs. J. w. Doremus aud Miss
Ozella Doremus left last night to
visit In Houston.
Or. Claud Searcy Of Madison
county is here and will leave for
Galveston Wednesday.
J. A. d. Robinson was IN the city
yesterday Mr.. Robinson has been
quite III for the past month.
Miss Ruby Ashford returned to
Courtney yesterday after visit 20
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ashford.
Mrs. n. NJ. Garwood Of Houston
came upon yesterday 10 attend the
funeral Of Judge Spencer Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Ransom Of
Houston are here visiting the lat.
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w b.
Grice.
Or. q. >. Tumlin Of BRENNAN will
preach at the Baptist church this
morning at II o'clock and tonight.
All are invited.
II you are holding COTTON IL
should be- insured. This class Of
business accepted anywhere In town
or country. Phone 265 Geo. A..
Adams. d2b5 VOL
The Eagle Is requested 10 announce
the candidacy Of Mrs Lucy King
for the Norwood contest buggy. She
will appreciate the votes ~ her
friends aud the public.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27

The county farmers institute held
a meeting Saturday afternoon at
the courthouse, with an attendance
OF about ~ members and visitors,
The grea; desire Of the members To
attend the funeral Of the lamented
Judge Spencer Ford, which occurred
at o'clock, caused short session
Of the body, adjournment being had
at 3 o'clock. Stanley II. Watson,
Industrial agent OF the II. & 4. c.
railway, came up from Houston TO
talk 10 the meeting, aud delivered
an address on Canning factories and
truck growing Messrs. Swancate
Steele and Yeager made talks, which
will be reported at greater length In
another issue Of the Eagle. The
next meeting will be held at Well
born, Friday, Oct. %, beginning at
II a. m. The election OF officers was
postponed until the October meeting
Mr.. c. r. Drake Of the City Shaw
ing Parlor left last night for Gamer,
on, where ut o'clock this afternoon
he will wed Miss Lula Williams a,
the home OF the brides mother
Mrs. Paul Keith. Mr.. Drake is a
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. ). G. Drake OF
Dublin, Texas, and during resi-
dence Of several months in Bryan
has by his quiet and gentlemanly
bearing made numerous friends. He
will visit Dublin with his bride be-
fore returning to Bryan.
Mr.. Mark Wilcox and Miss Abbie
Wilcox were visitors TO the city yes.
terday. Uncle Mark brought with
him and exhibited az the Farmers
Institute meeting four varieties OF
corn. raised on his farm this year.
The best was the native corn. next
the JET wellborn corn from the
Indian Territory. third the Missouri
corn and last the Nebraska corn.
sam II. Dixon passed through the
city yesterday northbound. He is
now hnstling for the Texas Worlds
Fair commission, but he has his eve
on Brazos county, and wants 10 come
back here as soon as he has time aud
help us along with the development
OF the fruit industry, commercial or
chard and canning proposition.
Rev. j. A. Freeman requests the
Eagle 10 state that he has called in
his appointment at Wixon church
Sunday, Oct. 4, on account Of the
meeting of the Bryan Baptist assoc
citation az Reliance on that date. In
order that all may have a chance 10
attend the meeting OF the association.
Notice-After Oct. ], I will posi-
lively not let out bundles without
the cash. | have to pay the cash to
get this work done, aud so must you.
Take warning and do not ask for
credit for you will be refused. Bry.
an Steam Laundry. 25S
Larry Stevens left night for his
old home NJ Funston, Mo-, after sew
eral years residence In Bryan dur
which time he made many friends.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Rhode, yesterday morning, n sou.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27
COCIAL
~ and Club Matters

The Chatlng Dish Club met FRI
day afternoon with the president,
Mrs. Z. A. Adams, and effected re-
organization with sixteen members,
Mrs. +. Marion Law being elected
president. The club has determined
20 omit the culinary feature az least
as long AS warm weather continues
aud will play finch at the meetings,
but no prizes will be- given. Instead A.,
a badge Will be worn By each victor
until another by greater prOwess
wrcsts tie coveted trophy. Meet
ings will bee held every two weeks
alternately with the members. be-
ginning with Mrs. ia Hall, Friday
afternoon, Oct. . Following are the
members: Mesdames Han, Law,
Pryor, Gordon, Mclunis, A. NJ
Waldrop, &. a. Adams. Jas. N.
Webb, II. g.. Rhodes, Perkins, Astin.
Hanway, Webb Howell. n. o. Allen,
NJ. II. James, Walter Wipprecht.
-
The Shakespeare Club met with
the president, Mrs. n A Burger. for
a business session In preparation for
the years work on Wednesday af-
ternoon. The first regular meeting
will be held with Mrs. Burger on
next Thursday afternoon, when the
study of Julius Cmsar will be taken
up. Following are the members I:
Mesdames Burger, oliver, Haswell,
Tlson, Withers, Carues, Pryor, r..
j. Fountain, W. ;. Howell, Dansby,
Misses Howell, Coulter, Mamie
Sims, Whsle Taylor.
20
Misses Alice Myers and Lila
Graham McInnis will leave Wednes-
day for Dallas 10 attend n house
party given by Miss Bonner for the
first ten days In October. Miss
Monte Adams, now In Dallas, will
also be a guest Of Miss Bonner.
-
The meeting OF the Bachelor Girls
Club announced with Miss Doromus
afternoon was postponed.
The Club will be entertained next
Wednesday at 3 p. m. by the Presi-
dent, Miss Cole.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-27
Cotton Receipts.

The cotton receipts Of the local
yards and warehouses to date this
season are as follows:
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-31
LEE TO BE PROMOTED.

George H. Lee, general passenger agent of the Choctaw, with head quarters in Little Rock, is to be made general agent of the combined Rock Island Frisco, Chicago & Eastern Illi- nois offices in Chicago. While this will reduce the extent of MT. Lees territory it will concentrate his duties and place him at the head of one of the greatest passenger offices in the United States. The promotion of MT. Lee is brought about by the consoli- dation of the Chicago city ticket of fees of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois with that of the Rock Island, scheduled to take effect September 2. This will bring the local ticket offices of the Rock Island Frisco systems in Chica- go into one building and under one management.
 George H. Lee was general passen- ger agent of the Choctaw, and is re- garded as one of the most efficient passenger men in the South. In the recent purchase of the Choctaw by the Rock Island Mir. Lee has retained his title. His newspaper friends will learn with pleasure of his promotion, as MT. Lee is held in very high regard by the profession.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-31
WATERSPoUP AT WINNIE.

From reliable sources, the news is brought of heavy waterspout at Wynne Thursday. The town is To- cated in very flat as well as low country and the rain is reported to have fallen in such sheet as to flood the streets and cover the first floor of man store buildings and residences.
 The local gauge registered a rain fall of 1.09 inches, which, while not needed will sustain the crops for sev- eral weeks without further showers. The only point reporting too much moisture is Swifton, which had been visited by heavy shower Monday.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-31
CASHIER STRONG BOUND OVER.
Defense Offered No Testimony Bail Fixed at S5O0-Court Commended
 Frankness of Defendant.

DeVall's Bluff, July 9O.-The pre- liminary hearing in the case of the state of Arkansas vs. Geo. c. Strong, charged with embezzlement, before Justice of the Peace w. T. Edmonds, closed at noon today. Hon. Eugene Lankford of this place represented the state, while Hon. J. c. Thweatt and Joe T. Robinson appeared for the de- fendant.
 At the conclusion of the state's tes- timony counsel for the defendant an nounced that they did not desire to offer any testimony and the matter was thereupon submitted to the court. Judge Edmonds, after consideration of the testimony, said it was greatly to the credit of the defendant that throughout the entire matter he had been perfectly frank and had sought in every practical way to facilitate the investigation, having himself called the attention of the officers of the bank to some errors complained of, and having stated that he had no per- sonal recollection of the matters, but that if he could have an opportunity to check over the books with the as- sistance of an expert, he was satisfied that if any errors existed they could be corrected and all adjusted.
 The court stated that in view of all the circumstances he thought it not improper that the circuit court should should investigate the case and directed that the defendant give bail in the sum of $500, which he imme- diately executed.