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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
DIDN'T HOLD RACE MEETING.
Wilmington Police Persuade Ne
IgrOes not to Hold Mass Meeting
Planned to Protest Against lynch
ings. Etc,

Wilmington, Del, June 29.-The pro-
posed meeting of colored resi-
dents of Wilmington to protest against
|lynchlngs and to take steps to protest
the recent treatment of
the negro population of this vicinity
was not held tonight. Chief of Police
BLACK made a request of influential coll
|ored men :" use their influence against
the holding of a meeting at this time,
for the reason that such a thing might
further trouble between the
whites and the blacks. A small crowd
gathered in the vicinity of the place
where the meeting was to have been
held but the police quickly dispersed it.
After that 10 one was permitted to
loiter near the hall.
The police commissioners today COM
mended the course of the police force
during the past week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
RALEIGH Is BIG ENOUGH.
The Majority for Extending the
City's Limits not Large Enough
Some of the Disappointed Now
Threaten to Vote for Prohibition.
Especial to The Messenger.)

- -
Raleigh, \. c., June Birthdays
election or the question of Extending
RaIeigh's limits, resulted in the defeat
of that proposition. The total vote reg
istered was 1852. Two hundred and
five persons h were challenged did
mot vote, while Al voted who were chal-
Iienged. The total vote cast in favor of
extension was 554 and against it 535.
Extension got 19 majority of the votes
Icast, but failed TO get the required ma
ljority of the qualified votes. There is
great rejoicing by the opponents Of ex-
tension. Some of the advocates of the
measure say they are now ready to
vote for prohibition. Others say the
next legislature will extend the city's
limits without leaving it to a vote of the
people; yet others say they do not be-
llieve the Legislature Will for nan years
give the people another chance TO vote
ION this question. 1t is a costly victory
for the anti-eXtensiOnists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Bulgarian War Spirit.

London. June 3O.-The Belgrade cor
respondent of the Times says: II. Pc
.troff. the Bulgarian premier, has given
Ian interview in which ne declared that
1.-THE Sultan of Turkey and the Bulga-
lrian government were both opposed to
war. but the situation a worse than
lat any time since the delivery of the
Turkish note last spring.
NJ. PetroT anticipates a war expresses
lcOntempt for the Turkish army which
The says sannot mobilize inside of two
months whereas Bulgaria can mobilize
Ian army of 80. 900 we'll armed men very
Iqulckly. 1t is possible, lie thinks that
1.-The sultan / order I avert a war make
concessions. but unless he doaS so a
ICataStrOphe is imminent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Where Warren Fell.

Charles Francis Adams. who was es-
corting a British friend to view the diff
ferent objects of attraction in the vi
cinity Of Boston, brought him ID Bun
ker Hill. says the Philadelphia Ledger.
They stood looking at the splendid
monument, when Mr.. Adams remark
ed: This is the place, sir, where War
rem fell" All" replied the English
man, evidently moi posted 0 local
historical matters. did it hurt him
much?
Mr.. Adams looked at his friend.
him. he said. H was killed,
sir"
All, he was, eh?" said the English
man. still cycling the monument and
commencing 20 compute its height in
his own mind. We'll, l should think
he would have been TO fall so far"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03

Louisville, KY, June 29.-At the an
nual session Of the Afro-American
Press Association held here today a
strong address dealing with the race
question was unanimously adopted for
ISSUANCE to h country at large. The
address calls on the people to enforce
the principles of good government in
the present crisis in the history of the
Afro-American people, when a system
attic and thoroughly organized move
ment, begun in 1868, is working with
malicious and malignant energy to ut
terly destroy the civil and political
rights Of those for whom we stand IN
some part as spokesman.
I'VE resent the reiterated statement
that this is a white mans country 1t
was made in its inception and develop
ment by all of its people irrespective of
race and the federal constitution specif-
ically places all of it's citizens on equal
ity before the law.
The persistent effort which has been
made and is being made to nulllfy the
suffrage guarantees of the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments to the fed
eIdl CoIlStllullOIl Is lTduSnC WIFI DIS
much danger to the peace and security
of the federal union as was the effort
to hitch slavery upon the constitution
of the country prior to 1860. We again
direct attention to the effect produced
by the license of the mob spirit. We
do this not because it has become a
national problem with which the ma
ton in It's public opinion and its laws
must deal or ultimately go down to
ruin in the mad overflow Of anarchistic
passion n fury. 1t is a national
problem in which We have only co-or-
dlnate interest.
The address closes with an endorse
ment of President R~oOSevelt's attitude
on this and other questions affecting
public morality.
The meeting was presided over by
Cyrus Field Adams. assistant register
of the treasury.
The following officers We're elected:
President-C. F. Adams. Chicago.
Vice-President-William A. Pledger,
Atlanta, Ga.
Secretary-Emmitt j. Scott, Tuske-
gee, Ala.
Treasurer-William H. Steward,
Louisville.
The national AfrO-American council
will meet in Louisville Wednesday.
From 800 to 500 negro leaders Will be
in attendance. Booke Washington is
expected to attend and make al ad-
dress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
STREET CAR STRIKE.
the SITUATION is Greatly Improved
There-BOth Sides are Firm-Nev
Men Permanently Employed.

Richmond, Va, June 29.-This has
mond since the street railway strike
began. Absolutely no disorder has been
reported from n quarter. Cars We're
run regularly on all the city lines to-
day and tonight, the numbe of militia
guards on the cars being diminished
and the passenger travel being decided
lily greater. There are no indications Of
the strike being declared off, however,
Both sides to the controversy are main
tanning firm attitudes. The company is
now replacing the strike breakers with
men permanently employed to operate
the cars. Most Of these new employees
are from Baltimore and other cities
north of Richmond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03

Detroit. Mich, June 29.-The annual
meeting Of the central conference OF
American rabbis which vas organized
in this city fourteen years ago, opened
tonight in Temple Bethel with three
score rabbis from all parts of the init
ed States present. Tonight's meeting
was largely one of welcome. Rabbi
Joseph Silverman of New York, the
president of the conference in his mes
sage, however, took up the recent jew
ish massacres in Russia and reviewed
the protest of B'Nai Birth society to
President Roosevelt and the presidents
action in forwarding the society pro-
test to the car. Rabbi Silverman said
that in view of the presidents action it
was wise to cease further agitation for
public meetings of protest and urged
the adoption of resolutions thanking
the president and informing h public
kishineff have been met, so far as pos
sible. Such resolutions will be present.
ed and considered Wednesday morning.
In his address Rabbi Silverman said:
Much diplomacy was exercised in
properly bringing this delicate subject
to The attention of our government and
so strongly impressed was the president
by the moderate, emphatic request made
by the committee, that he at once re-
n1ia1 IN n n olnnI1an1 a16raSS pYnrQSSlnU
his ardent admiration Of the Jewish
citizen and patriot, his sympathy and
his sorrow as we'll as his horror over
the outrage committed in Russia. This
address has reverbeated around the
globe and has no doubt shown the Rus
sian as we'll as the other European
governments, that America will not be
silent hen injustice n barbarity are
practiced in n part of the world. 1t
has nov ~transpired that President
Roosevelt has acceded to the request Of
the executive committee of the BNai
Birth and has decided to forward to
the ear the petition praying for the
protection of inalienable rights Of all
his subjects and citizens. We must re-
gard this act as a great victory for the
American Jew and Israel at large.
In view Of this action of our govern
ment, il seems wise hat all further
agitation for public meetings Of protest
should cease, and I therefore suggest
that we adopt a minute to the follow
ing effect:
Firstly, commencing the wise course
of the executive committee of the B'Nai
Birth.
Secondly, thanking our government
for its friendly offices in forwarding the
petition to the car.
Thirdly, advising the public that the
~eXigencieS of the situation have beer
met so far as possible through the dip
lomatic means and meetings Of protest
and sympathy, and
"Fourthly, thanking President Roose-
welt and the ~chivalrous and patriotic
citizens of our country for their gen.
erous sympathy, their contributions o.
money for the relief of the victim:
and their u~nequivocal denunciation o.
this crime perpetrated against Israe
and humanity"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Fog Education and Religion.

Dedham. Mass. Juae 29,-One nun
dred and nifty thousand dollars II public
requests are given by the VIII Of
George F. Winch, Of Brooklyn which
was filed for probate today. The Will
provides that the $4,000 shall b. di-
Nided in equal shares. the first 10 found
a scholarship 10 be known as the Geo.
Frederick Winch scholarship at any in
stituttou which the executor. James s.
Parrish. of Richmond. Va. shall name.
and the second TO be given any charity
of the Tr~initarian Congregational
church which the executor shall name.
Mr.: Winch was a prominent boot and
shoe merchant of Boston.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
4 Trolley Accident.

Chicago, June 29.-Crowded with pas
sengers, an Archer avenue trolley car
crashed into a belt line freight train at
Archer venue and FOrty-seventh
street early today. Two passengers
We're killed and many were injured.
OF the injured, Malachy McGregor
had his back broken and will die. Miss
Jordan was fatally hurt.
Witnesses TO the accident say the
trolley car brakes refused to work and
the car crashed into the freight rain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03

Pittsburg. June 29.-The breaking of
a shaft on the first floor of h e A. ].
Heinz Company's plant in Allegheny
today released the ropes supporting a
large freight elevator on which % per-
sons were crowded. The cage fell from
the fifth floor into the cellar, a distance
OF fOrty-fve feet and every one on the
elevator was injured. 1t is thought
that at least two will die.
When the accident occurred the ele-
vator was evidently overcrowded. Ac-
cording to what was told this evening
by DR.. J. :. Phillips, physician at the
plant. the antics of two men on the ele-
vator. who were intoxicated caused the
disaster. DR.. Phillips says the two men
crowded on the car after being told by
the operator to stay off.
Once on they commenced jumping
with the result that the shaft snapped
and left the elevator without control.
According to the story told by William
Koncana, a dry goods merchant of
Cleveland tonight at the hospital there
was no disorder in the crowd.
L thought there were too many on
the car" ne aid. When l saw how
crowded We We're, and as soon as the
car left the fifth floor / am certain
every one realized that something had
happened to the machinery and that the
elevator was slipping.
There was not a sound or cry utter
ed by any one until We landed in a
heap in the cellar"
All but two of the injured were VIsi-
tors to the Heinz plant.
Weber and Thompson are employed
by the company.
The Cleveland people are members OF
the Bohemian Catholic Central union
and took part in the blessing OF the
guns OF the cadets of St. George, of AL
Iegheny on Sunday.
Today they took for sight seeing and
the Heinz plant was on the programme.
An examination Of the plant and ma
chinery showed that those injured mar
rowIy escaped instant death as the $50
pound weight at the side Of the shaft
shot 70 roof of the building. ripped
nrOugl the IIlIlDtTS at TIE Jpp anu 1S4L
half its length through the ceiling over
the sixth floor. Had the timbers been
a little less stout. the huge weight
would have fallen nearly sixty feet
upon the mass of injured people mud
died in a heap on the floor of the de-
mOlIshed elevator.
The screams of the injured and the
crash of the huge cage as il truck the
bottom of the shaft brought hundreds
of worknen and women to the rescue
and a hurry call was sent for phySi-
clans and ambUIances and the injured
were hastily examined and hurried TO
the hospitals.
This = the first serious accident which
has ever occurred at the plant.
In a statement given out by the Off
CiaIS OF the plant it was stated that the
elevator was thoroughly O~verhauled and
d new drum placed in position about
two years ago and had always been in
Spected daily by the man III charge of
the machinery nee a week by the OIler
and once a month by the mill wrights.
The break occurred in a place impossi-
BILE 70 be detected by the inspectors as
il was inside the large drum.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Big Reward for Logan.

Knoxville, Tenn, June 29.-Through
United States Marshal Austin the de-
oartment of justice today added one
hundred dollars TO the reward offered
for Harvey Logan's capture. This
brings the tota up to $1,000 in addi-
ton TO the five thousand outstanding
for his arrest
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Young COrbett Wins.

Boston. Mass. June 29.-Young Cor
bett Of Denver. Colorado, champion
feather weight of the world, won the
decision over Jimmy Briggs Of this
city in their ten round bout at the
Criterion club tonight. Corgett was
unable 10 put Briggs away, as the BOs-
ton boy met him at every turn and by
clever blocking and foot work, man
aged to Stav the limit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Georgia Railroad Sold.

Triton, Ga. June 29.-The Triton and
Northeastern railway, a line % miles
from Triton 10 Fitzgerald, has been
sold 10 the Title Guarantee and Trust
Company. The cash price paid was
s243, $50. Beginning July l. the Triton
and Northeastern will be operated by
the Triton, Thomasville and Gulf that
road assuming the management.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Golf Championship Game

New York. June 29.-The tie of Sat
urday at 1907 for the open golf cham.
pionship of the United States between
Willie Anderson and David Brown
Wallston was played off today on the
Baltusrol Golf Club links at Short Hills.
y. ]. Anderson won by a score Of 81
to Browns 81.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
CAGE DROPS
Elevator Fell from fifth
Story to the Base
ment
HURT A O

Sisht-Seers at HeinZ's Pickle Plant
in AIIerhen Pa. Take a Terrible
Plunge in an Elevator Cage, Caus-
ed by the Breaking of a Shaft
Twenty Three are Injured and AT
Least Two Will Die-The Break
Thought to be Caused by Two
Drunken ROwdies Who OvercrOwd-
ed Cage and Jumped Up and Down.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Rabbi SilVermdn Com
mendS ROOSeVeltS
Decision
STOP AGITATION

At the Annual Conference of Ameri-
Horror and the B-Nai Birth Petit
ton is a Theme in the Presidents
Address-He Thinks that q Great
Victory For Israel and the Jew
Has Been Gained by President
R~oosevelt's Decision to Forward
Protests Should Stop.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
CreosOte Works Burned.

Mobile, Ala. June ga special from
West Pascagoula says that fire today
totally destroyed the West Pascagoula
creosote works, entalling a loss of prob
ably $500, 900.
The works are said to be the largest
in the South.
The fire was caused bv a piece of hot
iron falling on the creosote. An eXpl0-
sion followed. No one was injured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
COlOred Press ASSOCid-
ton Issues fiery Race
Address
S CRISIS

Afro-American Press AssOcia-
Address Dealing With the Race
Problem-It Says we Have q Crisis,
in 1865 to Utterly Destroy
Negroes RiEhts-It Resents the
Country" and Protests Against
Abridsement of Sunrage-It En-
dOrses the Hero of San Juan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
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He is Attacked by Bronchitis at Jack
son SpringS-U. s. MarshaIs Vow
Under Civil Service-FiIIing Vacan-
cies on school Boards.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-04
PAWTUCkET.

Willie Haskins, son of William A.
Haskins. was run over by large milk
wagon belonging to White Brothers. The
wagon was going along Broadway near
East street, and Wilke, who is but four
| years old tried TO climb on to IT, He
was taken TO his home and DR.. John A.
Remington OF Central Falls was sum-
moned.
The doctor found that while one OF the
wheels passed over the lads right leg.
that member was not fractured, only
badly bruised.
Pawtucket Chapter, Daughters OF the
Revolution, have set Wednesday Sept.
9th, as the day for the christening OF the
boats Rhode Island and North Carolina,
at Slater Memorial Park There are to
be 13 OF these boats. Charles Warren
Lippitt. Jr,, will christen the Rhode Is
land.
George Dugnette was taken to his home
on Perry street, Central Falls in the po-
lice democrat wagon. His foot was in
Jured by the falling OF a cake OF ice.
John Mccain presided at the protract-
ed meeting OF the Labor Day convention,
last night. A new Division. making four
divisions, was added to the parade. Any
firm can be represented in this division.
William J. Welch was appointed deputy
marshal Of the new division. There will
be a ball game, fox hunt and Vulnerable
picnic Everything seems to assure a
most successful celebration OF the day
by the trade unions and their friends.
There was not room for number of
persons who went with the poor chill
dren's excursion yesterday. on the return
trip of the Pontiac.
Charles p. Reynolds. according TO the
police. stole a suit OF clothes from his
brother-in-law John B. Mcdonald and
pawned the suit for 20 cents. Reynolds
Is 22 years old and was arrested at his
home
Prosperity Lodge. n. f. o. p. will
hold an open meeting in October. The
next meeting of the lodge. to he held two
weeks from last night will be important.
mittee, having In charge the school
property. met last night. A meeting OF
the committee on qualifications was held
at the same time and the members Of
both committees talked school affairs
for two and a half hours.
A number OF changes in the assignment
OF teachers were carefully considered and
recommended 10 the school COMMITTEE,
which meets next Tuesday evening.
There has been a question AZ TO
whether FIVE schools in which important
improvements are being made will be
ready for occupancy when the fall term
opens a week fnon Monday
Members OF the committee property.
produced proof that these schools would
be all ready except the one at Darling
ton and South woodlawn. The plumb
ing work at Cherry. East and Middle
streets will be also finished in time
Chief Lewis r. Butler will attend the
convention of International Fire Chiefs
at Atlantic City. next week
Miss Nellie A Vance and Mrs. Henry
Donahue. have returned from n visit 10
Sharon Springs.
Patrick J. Clarke OF this city will be
married to Miss Mabel I Fay at 81.
Josephs church. next Wednesday.
Real estate conveyances-John r. Nc
Guinness sold 20 Adahne A McGuin-
moss his right title and interest In lot
No. S. with improvements on the Unon
Land company's plat on Williams street;
consideration so.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-04
BRISTOL.
Town Council Mst--MonthIy
Meeting Of Fire and Engine
Company Other Items.

The town council held their regular
monthly session last evening, which was
continued from last Tuesday evening A
full board was present. Bills against the
various departments OF the town were ex-
amined. approved and referred TO the au-
ditor.
clerks office. an attachment has been
placed on building and land on the east
side OF Thames street owned by John w.
Eddy OF Swansea. Mass. The attach
ment is at the instance OF ~ o. r. Siegel
OF this town. the amount involved being
$500. w. T. O'Donnell is attorney for the
plaintiff, and Sheriff Cady placed the at
tachment yesterday. 1t is an action OF
the case for assumpSit.
The intentions of marriage of Peter j..
Lannon and Miss Mary E. Brine of
| this town are filed at the town clerk 5
office.
Miss Annie Morris is at her home in
her right forefnger, contracted by a
slight wound from rusty nail. Moth
ing was thought of IL at first, but symp-
toms Of blood poisoning appeared. and
Miss Morris is attended by DR.. Daniel
j. Neylan.
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Hydraulion Fire and Engine company
attend the fourth annual muster OF the
Rhode Island State Firemen's league,
which is TO be held in Woonsocket Mon
day. This muster will decide whether
the Hydraulion company keeps the cham
pionship banner of the state for another
year or not. A transportation COMMITTEES
was appointed. consisting OF Walter n.
Coggeshall Julian Close and Thomas j.
Milburn.
The Warren National band has been
engaged TO accompany the party. A
-. IL ....te
ing the company to attend the muster.
which Is to be held in Taunton, Mass.
Sept. 25 The matter was laid upon the
table A trial was given the hand % en-.
good account OF herself. throwing a
stream a distance of 1876 feet.
Another meeting will he held this even
ing, when arrangements will be completed
for attending the muster. and another
trial OF the machine will be made.
The King Philip Steam Fire Engine
company at their regular monthly meet
ing Wednesday evening voted to attend
the muster on Monday next at Woon-
socket.
have been spending the summer In Brts-
toll leave for the mountains today.
Misses Matte and Clara Bum have
gone 10 the white mountains for weeks
so1ourn.
Mr. and Mrs. william Hodgkinson, SUI
perintendent of the National India Rub
ber company. who have been at Nan
tucket on visit, have returned home
The open air concert upon the common
last evening was attended by very
large gathering. many OF whom came
from out OF town
Frederick Herreshoff. who has been
away I'm Manchester. returned yesterday
TO Bristol.
A mixed doubles tennis tournament will
be held az the Bristol Golf club courts
Labor Day.
Mr. j. Quirk. one Of the prominent oiti-
zens Of Bristol. was entertained last even
ing by the president OF the Modox COM
pany. Mr.. Barry. OF Providence.