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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Complaint of MoseIy Va, to be Given
a Hearing.

Washington, February 1.-THE Inter-
State Commerce Commission has fixed
a hearing to be held in this city March
3rd next in the complaint of over
charge Of passenger rates from this
city to Mosely. va, filed by Samuel K.
Rehrend, of this city, against the wash
ington Southern railway, the Southern,
and the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railways. The roads rave
filed answers specifically denying any
over charges.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
LEGISLATURE
Proceedings of the State
Senate and House
Yesterday
IN COMMITTEE

One for an Extra Approximation
for the A. and VI. College for Two
4 EearS-L-u AbOlishinS Board of
] Hxa miners of State Institutions
an to the watts Bill
Offered in the HOuse-HearinGs
Refure Many Committees on Differ
ent Matters That Will be Brought
Before the Legislature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
General Chnnee In Warrington.

Washington, February 16.-Major
General Chaffee. commanding the de-
partment of east. who has just con-
riuded an inspection of the military
posts in the south. made an insDec-
ton of the engineer post at Washing
-On barracks today. The cavalry
post at Fort Myer, Va. was similarly
inspected Saturday. General Chaffee
md party are on their way back to
New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
House of Representatives.

The house disposed of a number of
bills today under suspension of the
rules, defeating two The most impor-
tant measure passed was the senate
bill to amend the railroad safety ap-
pliance law.
A special order was adopted which
will practically make the Fowler cur
rency bill a continuing order for the
remainder of the session, not to inter-
fere with conference reports, appro-
priation bills and other privileged mat
ters. Mr.. Bartlett, of Georgia, took oc-
caslon to correct a misrepresentation
which was abroad that the minority
had agreed on a substitute for the
Fowler bill. He was opposed to all
the currency bills.
Bills We're passed to authorize q rail
road bridge across the Tennessee river
at a point between Lewis Bluff and
Guntersville Ala, to authorize the use
of S45.0G0 for the purchase of addition.
al ground for the public building al
Jacksonville, Fla.
\ bill to authorize George 4. Camp,
bell and associates to use the waters O.
the CoCsa river in Alabama for tbs
purpose of generating electricity wa:
defeated after considerable debate g.
| to - mot ~two-thirds.)
The house adjourned until tomor.
row,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
William r.. TriEg Dead.

Richmond, Va, February 16.--EVil-
liam r. Trigg. president Of the Rich
mond Shipbuilding Company died at his
home here tonight aged "a years. He
was a native Of this city, spent his
early life in mercantile and banking
pursuits and was the leading spirit in
the establishment of the Richmond Lo-
connective Works, as we'll as OF the
Richmond Shipyard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Treaty of Friendship Ratified,

Washington, February 16.-The sem
ate in executive session today ratified
the treaty of friendship, recently ne
gotiated between the United States
and Greece. The portion of the treaty
relating to consular trials was slightly
amended in language to meet the criti-
cisms of Senator Hoar.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Roosevelt Will rress Crum's Nomi.
nation.

Washington. February 16.-President
Roosevelt expressed to the senators
who called on him today the hope that
the senate would confirm the nomina-
ton of DR.. D.. II. Crum to be collector
of the port Of Charleston, S. c. The
president has nc intention of withdraw
ing The nomination and desires that
the senate take definite action on it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
New Maine Sails for Hampton Roads

Philadelphia, February 16.-The new
battleship Maine left the League Island
navy yard today for Hampton Roads,
where her bunkers will be filled with
coal. The war vessel Will then pro-
ceed TO join the North Atlantic squad
ron al Galveston. Texas. h Maine
is IN command of Captain Leutze.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Indian Appropriation Bill
and Philippine Cur
renCy Bill
PASS THE SENATE

In the Senate The Time Was Taken
Up in the Consideration of the In
dian Appropriation Bill and the
Philippine Currency Bill. Both of
which Passed-Mr. Morgan Spoke
on a Question of Privilege Con-
corning recent Letters Signed by
Senior R~cyes-TIhe House Disposed
of a NumDer of Bills Under
son of the Rule. Defeating Two
Bills.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
George B. COrtelyou is
Secretary of Com
MERGE and Labor
THE NEW OFFICE

The Senate Referred the NOmina-
ton to the COMMITTEE Who Imme-
diateIy Reported it With n Favor
able Recommendation and Asked
for ActiOn-A-ere Was no Oppose
ton and Mr.. COrtelyou Was Con-
f1rmed-This Action Will Give Al
COrtelyOu Widely Known Among
the American People and They
Have Confidence in Him..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

Washington, February 16. = There
was no debate on the statehood bill in
the senate today, the time being taken
UP in the 90 Iteration Of the Indian
appropriation Dill and the Philippine
currency bill, both of which were pass
ed. The amendment to the Philippine
bill providing for a conference between
gold and silver standard countries to
fix a commercial exchange was agreed
to. The bill as passed is the measure
recommended by the house committee
on insular affairs, but which was re-
jected by the house. The senate COM
mittee on Philippines substituted for
the house bill. the bill of both commit
tees, which has been recommended by
Secretary Root and Governor Taft.
Mr.. Vest, while the Indian bill was
up, called attention to a point of order
which had been made against one of
its provisions on the ground that it
was new legislation. The senate, he
said. had passed the Philippine gov
eminent bill as a rider to the army ap-
preparation bill and yet ruled other
provisions out. All rules, he said,
were violated when n majority was in
favor of my measure.
Mr.. Morgan spoke on a question of
privilege Regarding the dispatch which
recently appeared in the public prints,
purporting to be signed by the Colom-
bian minister to Mexico, Senior Rafaer
Reyes, in which Reyes took exception
to an alleged statement by Mr.. Morgan
in the senate that the Colombia presi-
dent had sold out and abdicated for
1000, Geo. Mr.. Morgan declared that
there was 4 betrayal of the senate ia
the matter Of hat tranSpireS at exc
cutive sessions and that Senior Reyes
had violated a principle of diplomacy
when he obtained information surrepti-
tiously from persons false to their
trust.
Mr.. Reyes, he said, seems to be to
be determined on the success of the
Panama scheme. The coincident of
the double assault on me-" he said. SIS
quite strong enough to have been en-
acted in the Panama canal school and
is braZen enough to have been pre-
pared in the office Of a New York rail-
road Wrecker." As these statements
of his die not appear in the public rec
OrdS of the senate. the statement is
false or was surrentitiously obtained.
He thon Sr~1-~ " '"1o~r--' in tho SaD-
ate. For years, he said, he had VII
messed the abuse o. Senator's by caves
dropping or betrayal by persons who
have had the right or privilege of be-
ing present at executive sessions of the
senate, and he had long since ceased to
expect anything else. 1t was a
cOwardly form of calling a senator to
accoun for remarks or statements
made in confidence. The evil was to
be without remedy he continued,
land the only safety of senators is in
opcn sessions" Il did not say" said
Mr.. Morgan, Eat any time that the
president had received a million dol
lars as pay for ~resignin" l said that
after he received one million dollars in
| April. 1900, he retired to his home and
tn vice president was substituted in
| his place"
The senate adjourned until tomor-
| row.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

NcDuf1e's Witch Hazel Foot Healer
one ~ the finest baby powders known.
'ures pickly heat and gives instant re-
,er. % cents at R.. R. Bellamy's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
F. e POLLASKY Alma, Mich.
ANOTHER ATTORNEY.

We are pleased to announce that Jas.
G.. Kress of Ithaca has d c,ded TO locate
in Alma and open law office in the
opera house block. Mir. Kress is well
known to almost everyone in Alma,
having always lived here until elected
county clerk when he moved to Ithaca
and after his term expired studied law
and was admitted to the bar. He en-.
tered into partnership with Kelly s.
Searl OF that place and the name of
Searl & Kress has ben we'll known
among the legal practitioners OF the
county from that time until few weeks
ago when Mr.. Kress sold his interests.
He will move his family here at once
and commence his practice as soon as
the rooms he has leased are vacated.
He will occupy the rooms formerly used
BY John ID. Spinney. The people OF
Alma are 20 ba CONGRATULATED upon the
acquisition of Mr.. Kress end family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.

While G. +. Brown end A. J. Hall
were returning from a trip into the
country on Monday last, their horse be.
came unmanagable after crossing the
railroad tracks on Superior ST. On ac-
count of being hooked too close 10 the
cutter so that II struck the slaigh run
ners. and running down the street
swerved towards the sidewalk in front
OF Scattergood's store where a telephone
pole was collided with and both the oc
cupants were thrown out. MIR Brown
was thrown against the the telephone
pole and quite badly injured but has en-
tirely recovered at present, while MIR.
Hall escaped without any injury exc, pt.
ing to his feelings The cutter was On.
tirely ruined aG also was the harness.
but the horse escaped without any
marks. Only few moments before the
horse started Mr.. Hall remarked 10 Mr.
Brown that "be needed a new dash 10
his cutter " We are sure he does now
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
The < OF p. BALL.

The New Years ball eiven bv the
Uniform Rank company OF the Knights
OF PythiaS of Aim, on THURSDAY even.
ing Of lat week was ger uiue success.
blth from a financial and social point OF
vi~w. There was a good Attendance OF
both unmarried and married pe ople. one
OF the lIiest assemblies that has been
held In Alma for some time. The
Knights are very much graf fed over
the su"cess Of their PARTY and exp CT 10
hold anoih her me time the latter part
of the n onth and end with grand ball
on Washington Birthday. The music
furnished BY the baud was conced. d by
al to he the best ever in attendance al
any tall given in Alma while many
rema' ked that the time was fully oual
TO that OF Finney's cell brated OF iches,ra
Of Detroit. The Rstl bone Sisters came
IN for their share of praise in furnishing
the supper, an I, tsken altogeiher. it was
an evening of pleasure. & b remem bered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The boards of supervisors convened
at Ithaca on Monday and outside Of ap.
pointing temp rary chairman aud max
ing the temporary organization per.
manent no busiu' IS Of importancs had
been transacted az The time of our 90.
ing to press with the exception of allow
ing bills There are three new super
Visors present at this session of the
board, J.B.N III having been appointed
supervisor of New Haven township in
the p ace OF County CLERK Chambers.
w. w. William, Supervisor Of Wash
ington township in the place of County
Treasurer Smith, and T.. A. Potter,
supervisor of Sumner township in the
place OF Henry Bsnsll who has gone TO
California. f z. Potter of Hamilton
was appointed chairman OF the board.
On Thursday the county poor com.
missioners appointed Jerry Davis super.
intendent Of the poor farm, the vote
standing two for Davis and one for
Frank Presley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
A Narrow Escape

A justice of the peace of Lakefield
township, Saginaw county, performtd a
wedding ceremony Christmas day, Just
over the line in Gratiot county. Several
hours after the knot was tied The justice
returned post haste and informed the
couple that the marriage was illegal
cons, quent upon him being out OF his
Jurisdiction. Theparty was immediate
ly transported to Saginaw county and
there married the second time in one day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
SECOND SEMESTER
Of ALMA COLLEGE
Opened Tuesday Morning Under
Very Auspicious Circum-
stances.
REV. wOOTON MADETHE ADDRESS
All the Old Students Return and Many
New Faces are Among Them.

Alters sixteen.day vacation, Aim,
College opened its doors Tuesday morn
ing. The second term OF the present
college year, and the first Of tie present
NJ ost OF the old students were back in
their places at chapel Tuesday morning
glad TO get back after a short breathing
spell, 'and some new students.aIe taking
mp work. The only change on the
faculty is the substitution of Mrs Mary
Plum for Miss. Hamilton. res gned, at
the head. Of the kindt rgarten depart
ment
The regular term opening address was
given at nine O'Clock Tuesday morning
by the Rev. j. X. Wooton of the NJ +.
church of Alma. His theme was
Truth" and he took for the basis Of
his remarks the words, "Ye shall know
the truth, and the truth shall make you
free" (John S:32
There are three questions 10 cOnsid
er,' said MIR. Wooton. "in dealing with
this subject First: What to know Sec.
ond; How TO know it? Third: WHAT
will be. the result of knowing it," Then
the speaker proceeded 10 answer the
TO give even an outline Of the excellent
exposition which followed Every one
who was present was impressed by the
clearness ano ioglc OF the answers. and
will remember the address for many
day
1t is enough to mention here only a
few of the most striking headlines OF the
speech In answering the first question,
Mr.. Wooton declared that all Truth will
bear investigation. Ptolemy's theory
of the heavens held for many centuries,
but when investigate began it fell.
If the biz le is what we claim il is. no
amount OF scientific investigation can
overthrow it.
Mr.. Wooton believes that Jesus Christ
is the Truth Man had some truth hefore
Christ came, but the advent of the
Nszarine revealed more truth about
God, about man and about the relations
betwe cen God and man
III. How is the Truth TO be learned? |
Natural theology and natural religion |
are all right but they don I go far enough. |
In other words, man might study |
nature all his life and be regular
encyloI edia Of facts in biology and still
not have the essential of Truth This
most desirable attribute cannot be dis
covered. 1t does not belong 10 the IN
tellect Rather il is something com.
TO the heart, often, tho not
necessarily, without the aid of the tenn.
oral senses.
III. Finally, what are the results OF
Truth? IL means physical
reedom. Slavery does not exist in
Christian lands. To individuals, il
means freedom from the slavery OF
IL means intellectual freedom.
c means social freedom Higher civil
zation may be an achievement OF in.
elect, but 1t is inevitably linked with
eng on. The ancient Greeks far sur.
assed US in average intelligence. MIR.
Vooton believes this could not have
een had net the ancient Greek civil
zatlon been based on religion. That
herr religion was false but 1t served :
uIpose. The speech ended with an ear
est appeal TO every college man and
roman TO help spread the Truth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
NOTICE.

My wife, Ella p Belbeck, having left
my bed aud board without just cause or
Irovocation, l hereby forbid anyone
from trusting or harboriDg her on my
account, as will not pay my bills con.
tracted by her after this date.
Alma, Mich, Dec. 2S, 1902.
1912 3w pd. JOHN w. BELBECK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
AFTERNooN.-OPeRA House.
SATURDAY, JANUARY l7ih, 1903.
ToRENooN.-OpFRA UoIsK

1000, The Sio IN Dair, ing. &. p. Goodrich
lO.3O. Discussion led by l.. A. sharp: Il as. Tile
Drainage, John T. smith. ST Louis No. /: ii 30
Busin's Meeting of COun y institute Soclety
election OF ohcers for the ensuing ear, etc.
APrERNoON.-OPERAH House..
200, Question Box in charge OF lothian Allen.
! :l5, hr Good kOads Problem Hon "A =
Earle. Detroit Chairman VI .ch gan Good Road,
Commission o. Discussion led 10y L. A. Ek.
W. A. Bahlke; 30, sugar Reefs ana How to
Grow Them, W H. Gilbert Discussion led by
r K Hathaway
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09

1 love thee, . yes love thee,
But it's all that can ever be,
For IN my visions In the night,
My dreams are Rocky Mountain Tea
Bivins q Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
STATE FARMERS
INSTITUTE HERE
An Interesting Two Days Meet
ing Has Been Arranged For.
GOOD ROADS TALK ON PROGRAM
The List of State Speakers Well
Chosen For The Occasion.

On Friday and Saturday Of next week
as announce d in the RECORD previously
the state farmers institute will be held
In Alma. Arrangements have been
made for a big two days meeting and
the indications al present are favorable
for large attendance. The woman s
section will be held On Friday, under
the supervision Of Mrs. Carrie Ives
Saunders Of Saginaw. On Saturday
afternoon the Hon. II s. Ear Of Detroit
will address the meeting on the question
of good roads and local speakers will
also discuss the same subject The
following excellent pr, gram has been
prepared:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. 1903.
FORENOON. .-OPERA HOUSE
lO.CO GtCh Land an q How to Keep it SO. c. p.
Go0drivh; TO 90, Discuss on led by George
bbot.; II On, Farm Organlz-tion. Glenn NJ
l,L Lbois; ll.3o Discussion led Uy Raymond
Bangs.
AFTERN ooN.-OPEBA HOUSE.
80. Question Rox in charge OF c. p. Good.
rich; 30 Cops for tie nairy Farm. ". II. Gil
Dtrt. bay Clly; 200. Discuss on led by Geo
Coleman. Ithaca; , 30, The tow that PAYS the
Best for Her reed, G. T. Goodrich. 800. Discus
sion led by r.. HI. DO ne $3.50 History and MNs
tery OF common Things. Mrs Carrie Ives
saunders, SAGINAW; 400, Discussion led by
Mrs. J. W. Dubois, st Louis.
EvESISG.-M. K CHUBCH
800 Music and Local Program: 7.i5 Needs OF
Our kural schools. A. p. Cook: 500. How can
We supply Them PROT DelOs Fall, Supt OF
Pubic Instruction; 80, Agricultural Educa-
ton. c. Z. Goodrich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
NOTICE..

AS the village Of Alma is now ready
to purchase city team. bids will be re.
ceived for same and a driver for said
team. l.. II. HAYT,
y. r. FIsHBEcK,
ID. p. STRUBLE.
lz4l-u Committee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. 1908.
FOkENOON.-OPEKAH HorsE.

lO:CO. EiCh Land an q How To Keep it SO. c. p.
Goodri,h, 10 %. Discuss on led by george
abbott; II OU, Farm Organlz-iion. Glenn NJ
,Loolsi h'5o. Discussion led Uy Raymond
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
Tax PAYERS.

1 will be at Smith & Glass store.
Alma. every day until further notice TO
receive township taxes.
ID. w. ADAMS,
l2S9n Township Treas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09

Many OF the ills from which women
suffer csn be completely cured with
Rocky Monntain Tea. Rich. red blood.
Rood d'g' stiou and health follow its use.
S6cents. Bivins q Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
WOMANs SECTION.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th, 1903.

NJ. +. CHURCH
Mrs. Lena Vandeventer Ithaca. Chairman.
Mrs. Carrie Ives ssunders, saginaw, state
: pesker.
80 Cooking lecture with Demonstrations
Mrs Carrie Ives saunders: 400 Local paper
Mrs NJ II. Crandall, Alma; 3 80 discussion led
by Nrs T.. j Alls, Alma; 400 Question Box
and General Discuss on; Adjournment
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-01-09
EARME RS

When in need of an auctioneer let m @
hear from you. can give gopd refere no g
and will guarantee satisfaction
l24O-4w VERN LoCEY, Vestaburg
Americus times-recorder., 1903-11-20
SOME FOURL INERS
FOR BREAKFAST,
Little Tales Cut Short in
Hurry.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in The City and Suburbs
of Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee is Slowly
Cooling.

Silver skin, yellow and white multi.
plier onion sete, at Hudson's drugstore.
A negro had foot mashed off yester-
day morning while. coupling cars in
the Central railroad yard. 1t was q
frightful wound.
About the only Hcorner talk" heard
now is the aldermanic race and the
probable candidacy of either Jones,
Smith or Brown.
After all, the summer girl appears
more adorable in winter raiment. That
was indeed a lovely assortment on
dress parade yesterday.
Cotton men in. ..AmerIcus, representing
foreign houses, will leave IN short
time now. This season here is the
shortest in many years.
The opinion prevails IN commercial
circles generally that money will be
"tighter" this winter and next spring
than in many years past.
Four negro pool players who laid
aside cues for fists in free fight, paid
81 to the plug greasing fund in police
court yeE t. rday morning.
Candidates for alderman will please
promise not to hire out the water tower
next year for bill board for patent
medicine advertisements.
The oil house of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway at Helena was destroyed
by fire yesterday morning, burning up
quite a quantity of oil, etc.
The pr essed piglet, festooned in all
the fashionable accessories to the hog
killing season, will be sent to town to-
day to fill long felt want,
Americus taxpayers favor economy,
but they believe that the "penny wise
and pound foolish" variety costs them
really much more in the end.
Friends of a prospective candidate
say that he will spring a surprise by
Withholding his announcement until
the Sunday before election.
A small consignment of turkeys
broke through.the ranks of the unfed
here yesterday, while the chitterllng
ana the sausage come tomorrow.
Local coal dealers took wheck yes
terday at the purse of the too trusting
citizen who, thinking there was no end
to summer, mad not fixed his fuel.
That fine buggy to be given away by
Hamilton & Co. is attracting interest
among buyers of goods. Read about
it in their advertisement this morning.
Sumter's near neighbor, Marion
county, is to have rural free mali de-
livery. The system goes into effect
Dec. 18th, and the citizens are well
pleased.
Americus times-recorder., 1903-11-20
interesting HOiSGTy and Underwear News.

ChiIdren's School Hose, heavy BIZ
cycle ribbed, and with double spliced
heels and toes. They are good at 15c.
Very special for Monday and Tuesday
at 0c per pair.
Ladies' number one, heavy VIM
ter Hose, full made and fadeless
color. Other stores make leader of
this hose at 25c. You can get them
here at 10c per pair.
ChiIdren's Vests, Jersey ribbed,
in three ColOrs. brown, Fink and gray,
worth 2Oc, rlOnday and Tuesday at
1OC each.
ChiIdren's Vests in extra nice
quality, soft with heavy fleece inside,
in gray only at 121ac.
Other Vests for children, both
boys and girls, from the small to the
arger ones at I5C to soc.
Mems Feeced lined Underwear,
shirts and drawers to match. We
have had large sale on this popular
number already this season, and the
best weather is still ahead, 42c per
garment.