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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
HI. E1pianation.

fWashington Star.)
why are people who buy gold brtck
invariably farmers? asked the man wht
assumes superiority.
II dunno answered Mr.. Corntossel
unless IT'S because farmers are the onl,
folks nowadays who have money enough
to make 1t worth while for sharpers Il
bother with EN- :"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
j. L. Hendrick,s oase.

Chase City, Va, January 6; 1903.
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In your paper Of the 5th instant q. cor
respondent states that my father, ]. l..
Hendrick, IS serving term Of imprisonA
1nent at Lawrenceville, Va. Such is not
the case He was sentenced. but was
granted new trial, and is in custody to
answer the charge. We have had enough
misfortInes without exaggerating them.
Very respectfully,
J. i. HENDRICK, Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
From the nusIne.. End.

.sYou admire that musician
Every much.'' answered Mr.. Cumrox.
FOR his compositions OF for his pc,
formances?"
..Neither For his nervs in chargins
IS q seat. ashinston Evening Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Follow 1t.
.attle POST Intelligencer.)

Seattle Post-1ntel1igencer.5
It is not necessary to catch up with q
good example. just keep following 1t. and
you will be all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
HE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
sAA-ta'
HE
syTHE DISPATCH COMPANY.
,ssnrrr1 OF NAN AID NTH S11E11s,
1ICNxoID, y

sRnrA- oAna. No. SIC east 1rsed strss1
Ssnohestar odce, 10. llca HUI ssseet.
a1ev York Once, J. =. Van Osesa ASesevs!
rs4Snaa HRE6ine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
How Pftffu1.

Baltimore Herald.J
DO $ou ever stop to reflect" sait
the temperance reforn1er, what deb
the demon rum owes TO you? II has taken
away health and wealth. never to pay
them back Now what are you going to
do about the debt?'
Lets llquidate it, OF man. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
NV PRAYER.

tNina Al1nirall III IIarper's Bazar.)
only ask the gods for sleep.
only ask that I may weep;
Lies concession, e
Griefs expression,
Are al I ask from their heasure4heap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
The saddest Words.
fChicaeo Record-Herald.)

TO the girl who sees the swift years SO
The saddest words of tongue or pen
Are these: HE asked me: l said Mo-
The poor fool never came again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

A piece OF a wornan.s mind Is not goos
for fler husbands peace of mind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

The proceedings Of Sir Charles Allan
Lawson, the well.known British journals
list. for separation from HIS wife, are
under the new English liquor law. which
is exceedingly drastic and far.reaching.
1t is called the licensing, act. and not
only makes habitual drunkenness OF
either husband Or wife ground for legal
arrest an inebriate anywhere except In
a private house, Convicted drunkards ara
blacklisted for three years, and selling
liquor to them during that period is for-
hidden under severe penalties. To get
drunk while in charge Of child under
seven years of age subjects the offender
to imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
SOUTHERN SENTIMENT.

Comment OF the Newspapers on
Various Subjects.
When we despair st our leaders we
have despaired ST the republic: when we
see only bad motives behind every action
we condemn human nature.-sJa c1zsenville
Times Union.
TO make person Postmaster who IS
Objectionable to the community III which
his office Is situated Is not III keeping
with republican Institutions. not III ac-
scordance with the rule Of the m jority,
and not in harmony with the principles
of local self government. It. u simply an
arbitrary exercise OF power-savannah
News.
& It was curious state 81 things, cer-
tainly, to compel our protected manufac-
turers to sell several hundred million doll
lars worth Of their products abroad at 40
per cent below home. prices, In order to
get rid OF their surplus, 9 and 50 avoid
the painful necessity OF restricting pros
duction. in the interest Of our dear work
ingmen. Was there ever a bigger conf
dence game played at the expense OF any
people?-Charleston News and Courier. /
In the efforts that are now making
throuG l1out the South to Improve the eds
fncational conditlons OF tho great mass
OF tbs people too much Atten tiona cannot
be directed to the widespread need Of
schools manual ttainink achools
which: On TIT I'M hand eetit thsar pupila
With WhAt N116 ~ Is ss4 81 k0ods q
SaAa !. E0thle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Now they say daily newspapers are to
be published on the great ocean liners.
with news supplied by the Marconi wire
less system.
That may or may not be an improve
ment on ocean travel. 1t is as one looks
at it. Newspaper men off for the rest
to be found in sea voyage we should
suppose will be sorry to have that rest
disturbed by news from shore. Brokers
and bankers. we would presume. would
rather not be bothered with Wall Street
quotations: but what is to be viii Be.
Perhaps the day will come when none
OF us will care TO sail the ocean blue
except upon q liner where a daily paper
IS one OF the attractions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Mae "Cholly is awfully proud OF his
family tree.
Ethel4'.I am quite willing to believe
that his ancestors lived in trees, but I
don't see why he should be proud Of IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

It is difficult for some men to keep their
mouths shut when they have nothing TO
say.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Mods OF the congregation don't always
express approval OF the sermon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
She Likes Facts, Fancle. ana Fads.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
I am glad to see you have introduced
tracts, Fancles. and Fads," Into the
daily paper. tits quite an Improvement
For some weeks have enjoyed the
ladies' page OF both the News and Sum
day Dispatch. Respectfully.
Richmond Va. MRS II. r. H. s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Might Have Been worse.

{Chicago News.)
Ola Israel Simpsons rheumatic
Jes' give him fits. it did--gee whiz!
That pore man suffered! l tell you
What he endoored. he only knew,
But he would still make out to smile.
While mother rubbed his back with lie,
An, says he: Lard! These j'nts do ache
I'm. glad, by links! I'm not 2 snake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Girls vino would buy titled husbendt
must have iegaf-tender hearts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Don't worry about the weather. Sum.
ner is coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

An there stretched out upon his bed.
Old Israel Simpson he. instead
OF cussin' out, like some Eve heard.
He always had cheerful word.
Thurs mussels Twin in the sea
That nothin' else but that" says he,
"Exceptin' Of the shell. I s'pose,
I'm glad at amt one O. those.
Sometimes it jes' stayed in his bones.
An then you'd hear him. 'twixt his
groans,
sJes' sorter el1uckle tell he'd choke,
AS If it was some kind or joke.
II low it's bad enough, says he.
IT'S right smart Of misery;
But tllen." says he, .Im mighty glad
BY ginger!-that amt shad.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Justice Leventritt, Of New York, has
declined TO grant the aorlicatitn made to
him on behalf Of the plaintiff. in the suit
of Straus against the American Publish
crs' Association, for. temporary injunc-.
lion restraining the defendant from in
terfering with the book-selling business
of a great New York department store.
The American Publishers Association
Is an organization of publishers who have
banded themselves together to maintain
for one year the retail prices OF copyright
books, and within certain limits to govern
the maximum. discount to be allowed on
certain other books. The associaticn's
members bind themselves not to sell to
any bcok-dealer known to cut prices, or.
10 any wholesaler who Will sell to such
cut-price dealer. s
An appeal Will be taken. we suppose z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Then. too, the lines were cast off. the
vessel backed out Of the dock and was
soon speeding seward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

Luck is Almighty uncertain thing to sit
around and wait for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
tf,hioa - Daily Nawa.'

Chicago Daily News.1
Living may be wicked. but it Is stu
fashionable.
The faster man IL. the slower he 10
about paying his debts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08
Couldn't See 1t.

s lJudge)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-08

sing at Pinner's Point and Port Norfolk.
and q large number OF children have
been stricken. Physicians have 80 far
been able to handle the cases without
sdeaths, but many children are very i'll.
Though every effort has been made to
recover the bodies Of Captain George wi,-
1iams and Fireman Gibbs who lost their
lives In the explosion o; the tug Iixzie
Massey two weeks asu. the bodies are
still at the bottom OF the river.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
TAX FOR GRADED SCHOOLS.
4 Bill to be Introduced in the LegIs-
lature Authorizing an Election.
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, N. -, FEBRUARY 1.-The
last meeting of the board OF trustees
of the graded schools of Fayetteville
vas of great Importance, prnl,oS. .tjOn
teing introduced 10 ask Of the Iegls-
10 :uIe a bill aLthoris: ns an election in
May to vote Oh the uueStio"1 Of leVyin;s
= Spe cial tax in Cross Creek township
(Fayetteville) Tor the support Of said
schools, and also for authority 10 issue
$40, 900 in bonds for the purchase ot the
schools, their euuipment, etc. The tax
is to be at the rate ot % cents on the
poll, and $500 is 70 be st aside annually
as sinking fund for TIE payment of
the bonds, and $500 to meet the interest.
The new board of trustees is to consist
of eleven memberS-one for each ward
of the city, two for the suburbs Of Hay
mount, and two at large. One CT these
is to be chosen chairman, who wilt also
be superintendent Of the graded school
system.
Some years ago the people Of Fay
etteville voted down a similar proposI-
ton to levy a special school tax, and
it remains to be seen whether or not
the necessities of the case will induce Il
change of sentiment. Thoughtful peo-
pie here hope that, should the tax be
voted, along with it will go concerted
effect to increase the efficiency and ele-
vate the standard of the schools, and
that a most thorough and searching eX-
animation as to qualifications should
be made of all applying for positions as
teachers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
N. REGIS IN TWO DUELS.
One Fought With SwOrds-The other
With PistoIs-Wi1 Figure in Two

Paris, February 14.-Max Regis. the
former mayor of Algiers and anti
Semitic leader, took part in two duels
today and will figure in two more. The
first was fought with swords, his ad
versary being NJ. La Rasderque. It
grew out Of a private controversy. In
the second encounter, pistols were used
and NJ. Regis exchanged shots with
Jacque Landau. Newspaper criti-
cisms were responsible for this quarrel
The meetings occurred in the su-
burbs and were witnessed by a large
crowd of people. including a number
of women. Before the first encounter.
N. Regis shouted insulting defiance at
his adversary. The former was slight
ly wounded in the right arm in the
third bout and the affair was stopped.
NJ. Regis again insulted NJ. La Bas-
ferque, who named his seconds for an
other encounter declaring that he in
tended to kill his adversary the next
time they met M. Regis also chal-
ienged the master of ceremonies, for
protesting against his insulting meth
DDS on the field, but friends fntervened
and brought reconciliation. The pis-
tol duel followed. Two shots were ex-
changed without effect
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
LECTURE BY DIR DeMOTorE.
python Egg and the American
BOy"-Prospects in Athletics.
Especial The Messenger


Chapel Hill, N. c., February IL
On Thursday night DR.. John B. De
Motto lectured to a crowded house on
the Python Egg and the American
Boy" This is a sequel to his lecture
OH the Harp of the Senses 1t was
delivered with the same fascinating
rhetorical power, coupled with the
same deeply impressive earnestness
which seem to charm all his hearers.
Candidates for the base ball team
are now out daily and practice has
begun in earnest for the season of
1903. The men are under the superVis-
ion OF Jack Curran, well known in
North Carolina base ball circles. AS
to the prospects, Holt, Donn ELY, cap
tain, Smathers. Carr and Cheshire Of
last years strong team are again on
the field; for each vacant position
there are good promising men. There
fore we can say that prospects are
good-very good for a highly salts
factory schedule to be filled by a strong
team.
Other divisions of athletic effort are
not being neglected. Both track ath-
leticS and tennis have received a de-
cided stimulus by challenges from the
University of Virginia for contests
in tennis. for q championship tourna-
ment: and in the track line. for
annual meet, TO take place every
spring. 1t is probable that these chal-
lenges will be accepted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE..
The Presidents Private Secretary,
CorteIyOu VIII be Placed ut It's
Head.

Washington, February 14.-President
Roosevelt this afternoon signed the
bill providing for a department of COM
merce, thus concluding it's enactment
into law. The signing of the measure
creating what promises to be one Of
the most important departments of the
government was attended by no cere-
rlony.
1t is we'll understood that George B.
COrtelyou, secretary to the president,
will be appointed secretary of this de-
partment. His appointment will be
sent to the senate by the president
early next week, perhaps on Monday,
and it is likely there will be no delay
in it's confirmation. 1t is not improb-
able that. in anticipation Of the enact
ment of the necessary supplementary
legislation, the president may send to
the senate very soon the appointment
Of some of the important officials of the
new department. The transfer Of the
existing bureaus Will not take place
formally until the close Of the present
fiscal year, June 30th.
Coincident with the qualification of
Secretary Cortelyou as the secretary of
the department of commerce and labor,
William Loeb, Jr., will enter upon the
duties of secretary to the president.
Mr.. Loeb is at present first assistant
secretary to the president B. F.
Barnes, now assistant secretary to the
president will take up the duties now
performed by Mr.. Loeb and the presi-
dent will designate another not yet
selected to take Mr.. Barnes place.
AS soon as Secretary Cortelyou be-
gins the work of organizing the new
department, he will take up with the
appropriations committees of the house
and the senate the details of the leg
islation necessary for the maintenance
of the deDartment
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
BRYAN NOT A CANDIDATE.
Under No Consideration Would He
Again Go in the Field.

New York, February 14.-The Even
ing Telegram printed today an inter
view with William ]. Bryan in which
Mr.. Bryan said he would not be a cam
didate for the democratic presidential
nomination next year. II have slid
on many occasions that 1 am not and
will not be again a candidate for the
nomination." said Mr. Bryan. "and you
cannot make that statement too en-
phatic. Under no considera ton would
| again go into the field, and I say This
now for the benefit of my friends in
the east. 1 am a plain worker in the
democratic ranks and am content to
remain as SUCH
That being the case" he was asked
what, in your opinion, ought to be the
real issues Of the next campaign on the
democratic side?"
Events make issues" answered the
former candidate. but the trust ques-
ton and the question Of imper1aiism m
are just now necessary issues. The
tariff question and the money question
are also very necessary issues, and
there are many others. But those
have mentioned are now actively berre
the country and before congress"
AS to probable candidates, Mr. Bryan
said that he preferred not to discuss
the subject.
What do you think Of Judge Pa,k-
er. Of the court of appeals from this
state?' was asked
L have heard a great deal of favor
able comment about Judse Parker"
was the reply, but when I ascertain
that men are aspirants for the nominal
ton, l will make it my buHiuess TO in
veSugate these men and the prinCl les
which they are supposed to represent.
Then 1 will be prepared to diyruss
them. Il notice that 1 am credited
with having suggested the name of
Governor Garvin. CT Rhode Island as an
available candidate. That is an er-
roneous impression. 1 read his annual
messag ge to the legislature and found
ii to be n purely democratic docum mt.
For that reason 1 suggested that it
might be wise to consider men of his
stamp among the possibilities. But il
seems that the men who have the max
ing Of presidential candidates nova
days don't want to find truly demo-
cratic men to represent them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17

for the negro state normal school at
Fayetteville.
The revenue bill prepared by the
joint committee on finance was intro
duced. 1t contains many Identical pro-
visions of the present act, the charges
being few, all of which have been SUM-
married. in this correspondence. The
bill was made a special order for Wed
nesday at noon.
Bills, passed to prevent the obstruc-
ton Of Juniper Creek in Brunswick and
regulate the killing Of game in North
ampton.
The Revenue Bill.
: Chairmen London and Doughton, of
the senate and house branches of the
finance committee were interviewed to-
day, regarding the revenue bill and said
the rate of taxation is the same as that
In the present act. Taxes have been
Increased on telegraph. telephone and
express companies, merchants purchase
tax reduced, special tax Of 81 being re-
moved and other tax graduated and
made more equitable. Both chairmen
said they expected that in one week
from today the bill would have passed
the house This will be much earlier
than usual.
Bill Regarding Divorce.
The house judiciary committee devot-
ed three hours to discussion of the
bill to amend the code in regard to dl-
vorce and they decided by vote of
l3 to report favorably the following
bill, which is drawn as a substitute for
all offered.
Section l. That section one thou
sand, two hundred and eighty-five Of
the code be amended as follows: Add
after last subdivision of said section
the following subdivision: If husband
shall wilfully and without cause aban-
don wife and live separate and apart
from her two years, the wife shall be
entitled to divorce from the bonds Of
matrimony, but the husband shall
not remarry within five years from the
day of rendering of the final judgment
in the action for divorce, and if the
wife shall wilfully and without cause
abandon her husband and live separate
and apart from him for two years, the
husband shall be entitled to divorce
from the bonds of matrimony but the
wife in such case, shall not remarry
within five years from the date of rem
dering OF final judgment in action for
divorce. Provided: That in all actions
for divorce upon grounds above men
toned, it shall be alleged and proven
upon trial that complaint had been a
bona fide resident of the state of
North Carolina for five years next pre-
ceeding the commencement of action;
and provided further that after jury
may have found the issue or issues in
favor OF plaintiff 1t shall be the duty
of the judge presiding at the trial to
carefully inquire into the facts and
circumstances of the particular case,
and if he shall be of the opinion that
the divorce, for any cause should not
be granted, he may in the exercise of
his discretion, decline to grant divorce
and set aside verdict: Provided furth-
er that this act shall not apply to cases
where abandonment and separation
occurs after first day Of January 1903.
Secion 2. That all laws and clauses
of laws in conflict with provisions Of
this act are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That tLis act shall be in
force from and after it's ratifica tion.'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
Miss Cockrell and Mr.. GaIIaudet
Married..

Washington, February 14.-Miss Ma
rion Cockrell eldest daughter of Sena-
tor Cockrell. of Missouri. was married
at noon today to Edison Fessenden CAL
laudet. son of the president of the CO.
lrmhia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb. Rev. DR.. II Shamlin of the
Church of the Covenant, officiated A
reception followed the ceremony. Pres
ident Roosevelt and a notable party of
other guests were present. The bridal
couple will reside at Dayton, O.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
Powers Will Immediately
Order Raising of
the Blockade
BOWEN PRAISED

News of the Raising of the Block
ade Was Cabled President Castro
by Mr.. BOwen-Orders Have been
Issued by the Various government
Their Ships from the Blockade.
Official Notification OF This Has
Reached the State Departments
Andrew Carnegie Onered a Loan OF
S36O.OOO to Mr.. Bowen To e;uab,e
Him to Meet Germany's Demand
But This Was Declined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
COnstabuIary Movement Against
LadrOnes.

Manila. February IA constabu-
larry movement under Colonel Scott.
against the Ladrones of Rulacan and
Rizal provinces is imminent. Five
companies Of scouts have been ordered
to participate in the operations. The
enemy has not yet been located but it
is considered probable that the expedf-
ton will encounter serious opposition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
LEGISLATURE
Proceedings of the State
Senate and House
Yesterday
DIVORCE LAWS

In the Senate There Was Some Dis
eusxi0n of the Pension BiIl-Biii to
Abolish Board of Examiners OF
State Institutions Passed Second
ton Regarding the Death Of DR..
Curry Was Adopted by Rising
Vote. After Short Speeches by Sew
eraI Representafiyes-T Revenue
Bill Prepared by joint COmmitte es
Of Finance Was Introduced in the
House.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
INDIAN BILL
The Senate Spends Some
Time Considering
the Measure.
OTHER MATTERS

The Senate Spent Some Time in Con-
priatiOn BilI-A Part of the Day
Was Spent in EulOGies of Late
sentatives-Mr. AIdrich Sought to
Secure Consideration of National
Bank Securities Bill Philippine
Tariff Law Also Discussed-The
and Broke the Record in Matter of
Private Pension.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
Alabama Senate Passes Child Labor
BILL

Montgomery, Ala. February 14.-The
senate today passed the child labor bill
as agreed to by advocates of the bill
and mill men.
A resolution commencing an appro-
priation of 100000 for needy confeder-
ate veterans was passed by the house
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-17
Mrs. Roosevelt Cancels all Social
EnEaEements.

Washington, February 14.-Mrs.
Roosevelt is SO much indisposed that
she has been obliged to cancel all
social engagements for lime l. is
understood that her condition is not
serious. but she is in need of rest and
her physician has insisted that she
forego temporarily all social duties. 1t
was in Consequence of the orders of
her physician, that she did not attend
the Gallaudet-Cockrell wedding today