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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
In MEMORY OF COL. cROSSWELL
Chamber of Commerce Adopts Beau
tifuI Resolutions of Respect

The Chamber of Commerce met yes
terfday afternoon at 1890 o'clock anG
adopted resolutions of respect over the
death Of the late Colonel W. J. Cross
we'll. who was one Of the Chamber
most beloved members. The president
Mr.. James H. Chadbourn, presided
with Mr.. James Kyle, secretary. The
attendance was large.
The resolutions were presented by
the special committee appointed fol
that purpose, and which was composed
OF DR.. c. P. Bolles, Jr., and Messrs. c.
II. Robinson and P. Pearsau. They
were as follows:
This Chamber has heard with pro-
found sorrow of the death of Col. Will
liam Jefferson Crosswell, who depart
ed this life the 4th day Of April, 1908
at his residence in the city of Will
minSton, North Carolina.
Since the year 1899 he has been q
resident of this city and by his upright
life and just dealings endeared him
self, not only to the large number of
persons with whom he came in daily
contact in his official capacity as Di-
vision superintendent of the Southern
Express Company, but to the commu-
nifty at large. He was a loyal citizen,
a genial companion, a true friend. a
loving husband and father, and a
sincere Christian gentleman-a strong
man, physically, mentally, morally.
He has left good name, which the
wise man says. is rather to be chosen
than great riches 1t is therefore
"ReSOlved. That the Chamber of
Commerce has lost one Of it's most
valued members and the city of Will
mlngton one Of its most upright citi-
Zens.
..Doeo1,-od f,,,+1,ou nh. 49,. :,
to the family and relatives of the de-
ceased our sincere sympathy in their
great loss
Resolved, further: That a copy of
these resolutions shall be forwarded to
the family Of the deceased, and that
the same shall be published in the
Wilmington papers,
After the resolutions were presented
several Of the members paid beauti-
full tributes to the deceased. One of
the most touching was a brief speech
made by Captain John r. Williams,
-asefst1 -of@tlsesset4tl4efFa-E a-ExpresS-Conas
pany in this city, who was closely as
sociated with Colonel CrosswelI fol-
many years. Captain Williams said
that he and the deceased had beer
friends for 3S years and that for g
number Of the years during the first
Of that period they had been asso
c1ated together as express and route
agents: that Colonel Crosswell was one
of the purest, truest and most con.
genial men he had ever known ant
that by his death the Southern Elk,
press Company had lost an able ant
popular official and Wilmington haC
sustained the loss of a good and pro
gressive citizen.
Rev. J. M. Wells, Ph. D delivered
brief eulogy, in which he spoke of tn
great Christian character of the de
| ceased and his desire at all times t.
| help the needy. His tribute was a yer.
| impressive one and was heard will
| much interest by the Chamber
| Following DR.. Wells remarks Mr. 3
| F Hall took occasion to speak of tn
| beautiful character and worth of tn
deceased, after which the meeting ad
| jOurned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
WM. Il. VANDERBILT MARRIED.
He and Mrs. Rutherford Were Mar
ried Quitly an London Yesterday.
Only Eight Persons, Including the
Minister Were Present-The Re-
pOFterS Got Left.

London. April 25.-William K. Van
derbilt and Mrs. Anna Rutherford
were married today at st. Marks
church, North Audley street. The Off
ciating clergyman was the Rev. R. H.
Hadden.
The wedding took place just before
noon. Winfield Hoyt. of New York
was the best man and Henry White
gave away the bride. The only other
persons in the church besides the vicar
were the duke and duchess of Marlbo~
rough.
. Mrs. Rutherford wore a simple gray
travelling dress and no jewels of any
kind. Mr.. Vanderbilt, Mr.. White and
the Duke of Marlborough wore the
usual frock coats. There was no we'd
ding breakfast or reception. The party
left at once for France.
Paris. April 25.-Mr. and Mr.. Wander
bilt arrived in Paris tonight from Lon
don. The bride, thickly yelled, entered
her husbands automibile and the pail
quickly sped away to Mr.. Vanderbilt
country residence at Poissy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Hard on u Fugitive from Justice

St. Louis. April 25.-Circuit Attorney
Folk this afternoon fled a petition to
have forfeited the property of Charles
Kratz. the fugitive member of the city
council. who is under indictment fol
bribery and who is now in Mexico
Kratz owns real estate in st. Louis
valued at nearly $4,000.
The petition recites that Kratz has
become a citizen of Mexico and that
under the laws of Missouri an alien
cannot hold property in this state.
Circuit Attorney Folk says that if
Kraft wants to defend his property
rights in Missouri he Will have to come
withing the jurisdiction of the courts
here. thus rendering himself liable to be
caught and tried for bribery. Kratz
forfeited his bond of $4,000 when he fled
to Mexico. The case will be called for
| trial at the June term of the circuit
! court
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Drastic Antitrust Bill.

Richmond. Va, April Pa drastic
antitrust bill introduced in the house
of delegates today is one of the most
significant measures proposed during
the present session Of the assembly.
The bill. according to its title, is ITO
prevent and declare illegal all pools,
trusts, agreements, combinations, con-
federations, conspiracies and under
standings in restraint of trade"
One of the most vital provisions OF
the measure prohibits agents, dealers
and corporations from handling the
products of any pool or trust convict
ed of violations. This offence is de.
clared felony, and is made punish
able by a term in the penitentiary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Germany Kicking on Damaged
Wheat.

Berlin, April 25.-Exporters of Amer
lean wheat are complaining of the quail
ity of recent arrivals and are blaming
the inadequacy of the American in
spection. The importers say the New
York inspection is better than that Of
Philadelphia and Baltimore while that
of Newport News is the worst. Even
late arrivals by fast steamers from
New York are found to be partly dam
aged
The importers are agitating for the
Introduction in the case of the Ameri-
can wheat offhe same condition that
prevail with Russia, Roumania and Ar
gentine wheat, namely, delivery IN
good condition at German port. The
newspapers have been devoting much
attention to the matter recently.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Foot Ball Schedule.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Chapel Hill. \. c., April 25.-Man-
ager w = Smith of the University
foot ball team of 1903, announces the
following schedule:
September 26th. Guilford College at
Chapel Hill: October 3rd. Oak Ridge
at Chapel Hill; October 10th South
Carolina College at Columbia: October
18th, Virginia Military Institute at
Roanoke: October oath, Georgetown at
Norfolk: October 31st. Kentucky Uni
Versity at Greensboro: November 18th,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute at
Norfolk; November 14th. Clemson Col
lege at Chapel Hill: November 26th,
University of Virginia at Richmond.
The championship base ball game be-
tween Carolina and Virginia will be
played at Chapel Hill on Wednesday
and at Greensboro on Thursday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Rich Dividend.

New York, April 24.-In the financial
district it was reported today that the
National Bank of Commerce will soon
pay an extravagant dividend of 50 per
cent This is supposed to represent the
difference in surplue in the Bank of
Commerce and of the Western National
Bank, which it is generally understood
will soon absorb the Bank of Com
merce. The Bank Of Commerce shares
sold as high as 1915 today, representing
an increase of about s75 in the past
fortnight
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

st. Petersburg, April 25-The Novosti
today. without giving the exact fig
ures, indicates that the Jews at Kis-
hineff, capital of Ressarabia. during
the anti-Semitic riots there appear to
have suffered even more severely than
admitted officially. The paper says
scores of Jews were shot or beaten to
death and several hundred were
wounded. Their houses were wrecked
and their shops were sacked. Thous-
andS of Jews in the district are home
less and destitute
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Big Bond Issue by the SeabOard Air
Line.

Baltimore, April 25.-It developed in
financial circles today that the Sea-
board Air Line railway has sold to a
syndicate $4,000, 900 of four per cent.
bonds for the construction of it's ex-
tension to Birmingham, Ala. This syn
dicate was formed by the New York
banking house Of Ladenburg, Thalman
and Company. The syndicate formed
by this house includes several Balti-
more capitalists and about one-siXth
of the underwriting was taken in this
city.
The bonds which have been sold are
first lien on the Birmingham division
which the new line is called, and are
also a direct obligation of the Sea
board
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

papers which contained letters, state
mentS, memoranda and other evidence
relating to departmental matters that
had been concluded about four years
ago.
THE department does not accept the
action taken this morning as evidence,
that all the papers, letters and other
properties SO carried away have been
returned
Postmaster General Payne tonight
said that he had not yet replied to the
request of Mr.. Christiancy but that he
undoubtedly would relieve him pend
ing an Investigation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Love Finds a Way.
Especial TO The Messenger.O

Raleigh, n. c., April 25.-Miss Lottie
Lee Gentry, OF Nashville, Tenn, daugh-
ter of the chewing gum manufacturer,
end Mr. ThoS. J. Williamson. formerly
Of Louisville, KY, but now agent OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany at New Bern, met in Raleigh by
appointment today and were married tc
night Miss Gentry had been visiting
in Atlanta and her father supposes sh:
is there now.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
MANCHURIA
Russia's Demands Upon
China With Regard to
Its Acquisition
ALREADY TAKEN

The Opinion of the Diplomats is
That Russia Has Got the Coon and
GOne-BarOn Won SternberS An
nounces That Russia Means Moth
ing Inimicab1e to the United states
-The Only Hope of the Protesting
Nations is to be Allowed to 10 IL
Little TradinG-Gcrmany to Hold
Hands on
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
BENSON BURNED
Fifteen Stores, Three Dwellings, the
Mayors Office and the Guardhousc
Destroyed by Fire Friday Night.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Benson, y. c., April 25.-Fifteen
stores a whole block-were burned
here last night. and also three dwell
ings the mayors office and the guard
house. The loss, it is estimated, will
reach nearly $75, 900 but it's impossible
at this writing to give the amount OF
insurance. 1t was the greatest fire the
progressive town of Benson has ever
had, but there will soon be new build
ings taking the place of those burned,
as the people of Benson are full of
pluck and energy and are not to be
discouraged.
It was with the greatest efforts that
q great deal more of the business part
of the town was saved.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Bonn bard me ents of Fort Fisher.

The Messenger this morning contains
a lengthy, but entertaining and in
structive article on the bombardments
of Fort Fisher The article is of great
historical value and will, of course, in
tereSt our people. 1t is authentic as it
was prepared with much care by Mr.
Andrew Howell, Jr.. who made a close
and detailed search of all the war re-
cords bearing upon this important
epoch in the history of the civil war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
The New Cup Defender.

Bristol. r l.. April Pin a fifteen
heat to winward down Narraganset
Bay out to sea and a long run before
the wind back to her moorings here
the Reliance. the new aspirant for the
honor of defending the Americas cup
was given her first builders trial to-
day. At its conclusion, c. oliver 1slin,
the managing member of the syndicate
of owners, said he was much pleased
with the new boat. She runs like a
steam yacht.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Died of His Wounds.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Wilson, n. c., April 25.-The negro
John Gay, who was shot by Morris
Tucker on Thursday night, died yes
terday. Tucker has not yet been ca2r.
tured
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Mr.. Roosevelt Travelled
Three States in His
Tour Yesterday
MANY SPEECHES

He Received Enthusiastic GREETINGS
from the People Everywhere.
Unique Demonstration by Cow
Boys in South DakOta-They Rode
Along by the Train rs it Left and
Shook Hands With Him-His Path
Lined With ChiIdren-Bands and
Military Met Him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28
Latest as to the AbStrdC-
ton of the Tyner
Documents
MULLAH ROUTED PAPER RETURNED

Postmaster General Payne Doesn't
Believe all the Documents Taken
from the Safe by Mrs. Payne Have
Been RetUrned-He Thinks There
is Something Fishy About the
Transaction-He Refuses to Ques-
ton Mrs. Tyner and Mrs. Barrett.
Assistant Attorney General Chris
tiancy's Head in the Basket.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-04-28

The greatest of all spring bargain
weeks will be at Rehder's this week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury viii, surely destroy the
nse of smell and completely derange
10 who system when entering it
lrough the mucous surfaces. Such
.ticles should never be used except
i prescriptions from reputable
nysicians, as the damage they will
is ten fold to the good you can
ossibly derive from them. Hall 3
atarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J..
heney & Co Toledo, o.. contains no
Iercury, and is taken internally, act
X directly upon the blood and mucous
lrfaces of the system. In buying
all Catarrh Cure be sure you get
le genuine. 1t is taken internal and
made in Toledo, Ohio, by f. j.
heney 81 Co. Testimonials free.
old by Druggists, price 25c per
Dttle, Halls Family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25
Local Happenings Told
in Short Paragraphs ~
Newri ir-s That Are of General Interest to Our
Local Readers.
FOUNDATION OF HEALTH.

Punishment is the foundation of
flth--lite strength. Kodol Dyspep-
/ Cure is the one great medicine that
'bles the stomach and transform all
is into the kind Of blood that
irishes the nerves ana feeds the it's
5. Kodol lays the foundation for
18th. Nature does the the rest.
.igestion, Dyspepsia, and all dis
ers of the stomach and digestive
ans are cured by the use of Kodol.
d by Coles Pharm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25
OF THE STOMACH.

EATARRh OF THE STOMACH.
When the stomach is overloaded !;
en- food is taken into it that fails TO
rest. it decays and infismes the
lcous o REMEMBRANCE. exposing the
rves and causes the glands to
ret mucn. instead of the natural
lcos Of digestion This is called Cat
rh of the Stomach. For years !
ffered with Catarrh of the Stomach
used by indigestion. Doctors and
sdicine failed to benefit me until
ed Kodol Dyspepsia Cure j. r.
pea, Coppell, Tex. Sold by Cole :
harm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25
EXCURSION RATES.

Special Reduced Excursion Rates
will be in effect via the G. NJ. q st.
p. R'y for occasions named below
Denver, Colo-July 9th TO 18th In
ternational Christian Endeavor.
Detroit, Mich. July 10th TO 10Th
Epworth League.
Boston. Mass. July 9th TO 10th
National Educational Association.
Baltimore, Md. July 2lst to 23rd-
b. p o. f.
San Francisco, Col-Aug 18th TO
e2nd- q. A. r. meeting
Baltimore, Md.-Sept. 2lst TO 26th-
Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. o. o. T.
For information in regard to rates.
dates of sale, etc, Of the above call
upon local ticket agent C. NJ. & st.
R'y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25

"If' woman ever gets so home-
"" she isn't worm looking at she d
better take Rocky Mountain Tea,
Brings back the bloom OF youth. 80
cents. j. c. Wilkinson
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25

A r. Bass, of Morgantown Ind.
d to get up ten or twelve times in
4 night, aud had sever backache
pains in the kidneys. Was cured
\ Foley's Kidney Cure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25

You have looked into beautiful
face. seen the sweet smile, rosy
cheeks, laughing eyes, and wished
nature had made you attractive Rocky
Mountain Tea makes homely women
beautiful-J. @. Wilkinson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-07-25
Low SUNDAY RATES TO MAR
QUETTE VIA c. NJ. a. ST. P. R'Y.

LOW SUNDAY RATES TO MAR
QUETTE VIA G. NJ. & ST. P. R'Y.
Rates Crystal Falls to Marquette
and return, 81. 80 Tickets good for the
day only Train leaves at Z ;O5 a. m,
arrives at Marquette 10 :35 a. m. Re-
turning leaves Marquette 8 p. m,
arrives at Crystal F alls . 30 p. m.
The Maccabees are hustling in
memb ers. The Iron Mountain people
are hot over the idea that went out
to the effect that they quit the contest
and are hustling to beat the band. 1t
is possible that the impetus for work
given them by the article in these
columns may win them winning the
contest and thus get big addition
to their lodge If we have accomplish
ed that much for our Iron Moutain
brethren we are glad
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30
Hoisington


A force OF men are at work putting
up the electric light poles.
Joe Degen is having his property
south of the hotel fronted with brick
side walk.
Fred Childs left Monday morning
for Salina where he will attend college
this winter.
Revival meetings began at the
Christian church Sunday morning.
There has been a good attendance so
far
Mrs. Finn, of northwest of town,
left Tuesday morning for New Mexico
in the hopes of benefting her health.
A brick walk is being put down in
front of the Moran and Childs proper.
ty north or Brodie's store.
The railroad company has been
conhscating a good share Of the coal
that comes here while people were
burning boxes and boards.
P. P. Duffy left Monday morning
for his home in Lincoln Nebraska in
response to a telegram that his sister
was very i'll.
Mr.. w. P. Kline, General Secretary
of the r. r. Y. NJ. c. A, will be sue
ceeded on November. 1st by Mr.. r.
S. Harker, assistant secretary at
Cofeyville.
F. P. Ladenberger, on Wednesday
of this week, retired from the confec-
tionery and bakery business after
fifteen years in that business in Hos
ington. The confectionery line will
be continued by the children who will
add news service to the business.
Mr.. Ladenberger's health has caused
him to discontinue the bakery work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30
SOMETHING Of the supRANo SINGER
Miss Claudia castIeton Has a Beautiful
Voice.

Miss Claudia Castleton, the brill
liant America soprano, who is the
leading figure in the Castleton Con-
cert company, has voice which
emulates the songs of birds, and ex-
presses the passions of humanity.
AT times it thrills with tenderness and
divine sympathy and again MARBLES
the most difficult airs with all the
frills, trills and roulades of Torture.
Miss Castleton is entirely free from
effectation, her enunciation is as
faultlessly clear and distinct as the
tones of a silver bell. and these with
her marvellous vocal gift, have won
for her the distinction of being the
most popular and admired singer on
the American concert stage today
Denison Texas Daily Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30
Road NoTICE.

To Whom it May Concern:
In pursuance Of an order made by the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Barton.
IN the State Of Kansas, in regular session OF, the
9th day OF October A. D. 1915, notice. is hereby
given that George ". Land and thirteen 9th e
householders of said county, residing In the
vicinity where it is proposed lay and estab-
lish the road below mentioned. have presented TO
said board their certain petition, praying the
laying out and establishment Of a pubiIc road n
said county as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner Of sertion
y. OF township 19 south. of range Is west. Frua
thence west on the section line to the riCht-ofzv
OF the Z. x & W. R. R., thence norf hvreSfarjI-
along the north side of said riEht-of-way to the
west line of said section 10. 7. 10, R. IL and that
;. H. Swim. Thomas Clayton and Henry
SShrlddi. viewers duly appointed. viii meet at
the beginning OF said proposed road above
described on the Sth day of November A. D. 1903.
and proceed TO view said road, and to give an
parties hearing.
Witness my hand. and the seal of said county
athxed at my office in said county. this 7th day
of October A. D. 1908.
SEAL F.MLurscHe. Co. Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30

Have class in English Literature at
$40. Are now studying the works
and life of Francis Bacon.
Our new stove has been put up,
also window blinds. making it much
more pleasant to be here.
A reading circle will be organized
soon, the time and program will be
published later.
Current events and market reports
every Monday morning.
Patrons and friends are invited to
come and visit our school, ask ques-
tons, examine work and ready to
give us a few words of encourage
ment, also to come to our Friday
afternoon exercises, which usually
consists of songs, recitations and
dialogues. Consider it your duty
and show US by your words and
actions that you appreciate our work
and earnest effort.
Our motto: Learn to do by doing
]. K. YoUNKIN, Teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30

A young man, so the story goes had
sister named Jessie, who was sent to
fashionable boarding school. When
she went he remarked that she would
not acquire affectation often learned
at such places. For about year he
had no fault to find on that score.
Then came letter signed "Jesica" for
Jessie. He replied as follows: "Your
welcome letter received. Papica and
Mamica are well. Aunt Marvica
and Georgia. started to California;
yesterday. I bought a new horsica
1t is beautica. Its name is Nannica
Your afectionate brother, Sammica.'
Syracuse Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30

Col w. ". Webb, father of Mrs.
E. G. Cole, who is up in Wisconsin
for the past few months,has warm
place in his heat yet for Kansas.
The other night he asked a son: as
that the moon 1 saw shining?" why
yes, father, the moon is shining
bright replied the son. ''Huh, the
moon is it, replied Mr., Webb, 'swhy,
they have a star out there in Kansas,
which shines brighter than any old
Lacrosse moon, any night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30

Halloween-'sThe evening preced-
ing All Saints day" All Saints'-day
THE first day of November, called
also All-hallows. Daniel Webster.
If you have any better authority than
Uncle Daniel, trot it out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Miss Nellie Wilmer, to DIR.
O. P. Mcpherson, to take place on
Nov. 18th at the home of the brides
father, c. F. Wilmer, Kansas City,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-10-30
For Sale.

Stoves-Range, Heating and Gass.
Carpets--Brussells, Ingram, Mating;
Chairs, Dresser, Wash Stand and
Table; Beds-Folding and Iron and
Mattresses. w. B. GRIMES.