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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
DEN0UNCES THE CHAIN GANG
THIS SYSTEM Is CAUSE OF OUT
BREAK OF CRIME.
1t is BrutaIizing and DehumanizinG
Says DIR. of the Freed
tiOnaI Society.

Cincinnati. O.. October 12.-Dr. ".
P. Thirkfield, corresponding secretary
of the Methodist Freedman's Aid and
Southern Educational Society il de-
liverIng the opening address OF the
Evangelical alliance today. charged
hat the outrages OF negroes III the
south vas due to the chain gang pris-
on system. He said in. part:
Far be II from me to utter q word
IN ~eXtenuatiOn Of the u~nSpeakabIe
crime OF which some black men are
guilty. Let us keep in mind however.
tina only about twenty or cent. OF
the black men who are lynched have
ever been charged with the unspeak-
able crime against the SacrednesS OF
~Womanhood. Let the black man bring
every influence to bear to make such
crimes impossible. Let there be
prompt execution of the law against
this and all crimes of all men. Lynch
law, however is anarchy. 1t brings
IN the reign of barbariSm. 1t brutal
lies members of the mobS: it under
mines government; it does not stop
crime
In estimating c~riminality among
the black people, we should keep in
mir that since AppOmattOX, nearly
every southern state has maintained
schools of crime-an organized insti-
tuition for the training Of criminals.
This 1 charge against the convict lease
systems of the south. This system
with it's thousands of victims has
been the cause of much OF the out
break in crime among black people,
througfE its brutalizing n dehuman-
izing influence on thousands OF ne
groes. Under this system both pris-
Oh and prisoners are farmed out un-
der the control of private corporations
sold to the highest bidder. To the
lessee, the body and soul of convicts
are assigned. The motive of both state
and lessee is not morals, but money:
not reformation but exploitation of
criminals for gain. 1t is crime into a
source OF the Drawn and
blood of criminals bartered for gain.
The outcome of the careful investi-
cation Of the convict lease system in
the present governor of Georgia vas a
revocation of inhumanitNb barbarity
and shameless immortality. Ouch of it
was unfit for the public press.
In a period of two years, over LOO
Of these convicts escaped from south
ern prisoners. hin of LOO thieves,
murderers, thugs, at large-lawless
men roaming about In defiance Of all
law and order. Think of a system
that has no reformatOry element. no
system to cure men of crime. but edu-
Gates young criminals in crime and
that, by its barbaritv. brutaliZeS and
dehumanizeS men and sends out those
that do not lie unde the horros OF
the system to debauch and degrade so
ciety. The south should reform it's
present systm and thus stop the edu-
cation of criminals. In the present
system is a sowing Of h wind and
it is bound to reap the whirlwind."
DR.. Thirkfield made a strong plea
for the philanthropic and Christian
people both of the south and north, to
join hands in educational and mis-
sionary efforts for the solution of this.
the gravest problem of the races ever
given any nation to solve.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
BARELY ESCAPES LINCHING.
An Illinois Mob Exaggerated at As
sau1t on a Young Girl.

Chicago. October 12.-Arthur Warren.
4 young man living IN the suburb of
Berwin. twelve miles from Chicago,
had a narrow escape from -v~-,0g to-
night and but for the efforts of police
men il is possible that = would have
been hanged 10 d telephone ole. War
rem was accused OF a-sau.uug an eight
year old girl. Acts. of this Kind have
occurred several times at Berwin with
in the last fortnight, and the crowd that
pursued Warren was highly ~eNasperar-
ed. He led them a chase of about a
mile before he was caught ana during
the run the excitement of the crowd had
increased. When Warren was captur-
cd. be Mas handled very roughly and q
proposition to lynch him met with ap-
prevail.
Two policemen managed to get him
away from the crowd and drag him
into a grocery store, where they barred
the dOor until assistance arrived from
the police station. Warren, who re-
quired surgical attendance was finally
placed in a cell. although the crowd
followed him all the way to the sta
ton trying to get at him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16

Earl Ellsworth Arrested as Result
of an Alleged Confession.

Chicago, October 12.-Earl Ellsworth,
aged "a years, was arrested here today
as the result of an alleged confession
which detectives obtained by pretending
to be his friends.
Eighteen months g at Woodstock,
Ill, Benjamin Ellsworth, EarI's father,
finding his wife IN company with Amos
Anderson, shot and killed both. and
then, according to Earl Ellis worth who
gave the police the story, the old man
committed suicide. Earl admitted haV
ing advised his father to kill the couple
and at the time was arrested as an ac-
ceSSOry, but was allowed to go, public
sentiment generally being in his favor.
1t is said there was a conspiracy to
obtain the insurance money, which the
elder Ellsworth carried. Earle Els
worth and two prominent citizens of
Woodstock being involved and that
young EllSWorth's alleged conversation
with his supposed friends, who claimed
to be helping to avoid impending arrest,
leaves open to grave question the state
ment hat the killing of Anderson and
Mrs. Ellsworth was by the older Ellis
worth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Do GOOd-It PAYS.

a Chicago man has observed that.
Good deeds are better than real estate
deeds-some of the latter are worthless.
Act kindly and gently, show sym pathy
and lend a helping land. You cannot
possibly lose by it." Most men appre-
ciate a kind word and encouragement
more than substantial help. There are
persons in this community who might
truthfully say: My good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain'S
Cough Remedy will rid you of your
cold, n there is no danger whatever
from pneumonia when you use that
medicine. 1t always cures. l know it
for it has helped me out many a time
Sold by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
CBy Associated Press.)

Raleigh. n. c., October 1.-TWO argu-
ments and part of a third were made
today in the HaywoOd-Skinner case,
and the argument will continue tomOr-
row, perhaps reaching into Wednesday
unless there is a night session. The
judges charge will probably come We'd
nesday.
Senator Herbert z. Norris opened for
the state this morning and in his argu-
ment agreed that Skinner had struck
Haywood, hat after the first shot,, had
reached for his pistol and urged that as
he turned to defend himself, Haywood
had fired h fatal second shot. He re-
viewed the evidence of witnesses for the
defense and upon this based lis theory.
Colonel 8. CT. Ryan, in his argument
for Haywood, claimed self-defense and
exhibited SINNERS clothes to the jury.
He held that the first shot was fatal
and h Haywood shot only to save his
life
Senator Donnell Gillian for the state,
had not concluded court adjourn
ed tonight. He has taken up the evil
denc of Simms, leading defense witness,
and declares it substantial and the
theory of the state. He is reviewing
every point and his argument is that
Haywood showed malice and deIibera-
ton. 1t is a strong one for the state.
The final speeches will be from Cap
tain W. II. Dav for the defense. SOlici-
tor Daniel for the state and Colonel 7.
III. ArgO for the defense.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, y. c, October 12.-Herbert
E. Norris made the first speech of the
day for the state in the Haywood MUIR
der trial. He reviewed the states evil
dence and argued from the testimony
of various witnesses that the second
shot was the fatal one. He said the
evidence of Robert y. Simms, We admit.
We stand by ii. There is no conflict
between it and Jones FuIlers' evidence.
Simms who was the closest eye witness
saw no attempt on the part of Skinner
TO attack Haywood, after ne had left
Haywood after striking the blow. Take
testimony of Schmitz who $50 feet way,
SchmitZ the sweet scented flower. That
dandy dude from Baltimore. What did
he see? He says Skinner. after he
jumped back. stepped forward to renew
the attack. Simms saw no such thing.
now which do you believe H then
referred to Schmitz's accounts just after
the tragedy, which differed totally from
his testimony on the stand. He referr-
ed to Hocutts' conflicting statements.
He coupled HOcutt with Schmitz saying
Birds of q feather will flock together"
The burden IS on the defendant to salts
fy the jury that he acted on the reason
NlblO SApOtLN VI 1tlI AANNN rs ~ - III
danger. Hocutt and Schmitz We're
Brought here TO show that their teSti-
mony has fallen TO ground. He assert
ed that il was nOnsensicaI TO believe
that skinner. when he had his left side
towards Haywood OF the pavement was
attempting to draw a pistol. Mr.. Nor
ris contenGed that most OF the witness
Is for the defense did not sutain the
~,.,-c=-y- Of II-,-u-,,I .rl,,-=~- NJ CHI
ner. The contention Of the state is III
after Skinner struck Haywood, he turn
ed away and left the latter. and Hay
wood. smarting under the blow, shot at
Skinner when he was Is or - feet away.
that the first shot passed over the head
of Skinner into the air. and that il was
the second shot which was fatal. This
IS the states theory and the burden is
on Haywood TO show hat became Of
the first bullet. Both men had pistols,
but there i no evidence before the jury
of any bid blood between Haywood and
Skinuvr. The state contends that by its
own witnesses the defense has absolute
" failed 70 SHOW that Haywood acted
in self-Jefeuse.
s 9. Ryan for the defense compI!-
mented the jury upon the attention Civ
en- by them during The eleven days o.
trial. He declared the belief that Hty-
wood slew Skinner 10 save his own lie.
Ryan charged the state with keeping
Haywood in Jail. He charged that if
the prosecution had admitted originally
what it row admits. that Simms' state
meuc = true that skinner struck Hay
wood. Haywood would n.l have stayed
in jail tweuty-foUr hours. Now the
state says il VIII stand by Simms' evil
dencc. Ryan RE out 10 states counsel
Il Will ram it down our threats" H
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
FAIR OPENS AUSPICIOUSLI.
Brilliant for Masonic
Fair Bankruptcy Case Before
Judge Purnell.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., October 12.-Before
Judge PurnelT today there a a final
hearing of the bankruptcy case of Nc
Nair n Winters. of MaXtOn. The
liabilities of the firm approximate $40
900. There were a dozen lawyers in the
case. After argument they got together
and a compromise was made. h note
for 81, 100 held by the Murchison Ma
tional bank of Wilmington was held to
be good.
The Masonic fair, IN aid # Masonic
temple fund opened tonight in a most
elaborate style. Nothing on SO large a
scale has ever been attempted in the
state. The attendance is very large.
The decoration and lighting are very
elaborate. The opening prayer was by
Rev. DR.. 1. NICK. Pittenger, rector Of
the Church of the Good Shepherd. Ad-
dresses were made by Grand Master
H. L. Clark, Of TarborO, and by Pas
Grand Master B. S. RoySter, h repre-
scented Governor Aycock. No less than
s, 900 gifts have been mad to the fair,
these coming from every state in the
union. Each Masonic body in Raleigh
has a booth and there are also other
booths and a country store on an eX-
tensive scale. Grand Master Clark and
Grand Secretary Drewry are delighted
at the auspiciOus opening Of the fair.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
DECREASE IN DEATH RATE.
Education of Mothers is First Cause
in Prevention of Infant Mortality.

Chicago, October 12.-The death rate
of Chicago infants less than one year
of age has decreased col per cent. Since
1891 the death rate of persons Of all
ages has decreased 39.2 per cent. in he
same twelve years. These statements
are made in the weekly bulletin Of the
health department.
Speaking Of the causes favorable TO
prevention of infant mortality, the buI-
letin says:
AN improved milk supply. the anti
toxin of dyphtheria and Othe causes Of
ten cited TO accOunt for the decrease OF
infant mortality are equally inadequate
and the department is disposed 70 at
tach more Importance TO the education
of mothers in the hygiene Of the young.
The efforts Of clubs and SINH
lar organizations in this education have
been steadily growing during all this
period Of decreasing infant mortality
and it Is believed this is the principal
favor in giving the baby a better chance
for life"
In 1891 there We're S,20S deaths of in
fants less than one year old, in 1902
there were 5,1A infant deaths.
This change, the department shows. is
brought about largely by the decrease
of mortality in the summer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Three Men Killed in u Railroad
Accident.

Kansas City. No. October 12.-Three
men were killed and three others In
jured. one seriously, in a collision be-
tween Missouri Pacific and Frisco
freight trains in the switch yards at
st. Louis avenue and Santa Fe streets
here tonight. The dead: A. l.. John
son, Missouri Pacific. switchman: John
Murphy, Missouri Pacific. switchman:
George Kirkpatrick, fagman.
IA Frisco train was standing on
the crossing when the Missouri Pa
ciic train ran into it. turning over a
freight car. which fell over on a crowd
Of men on the other side of the Frisco
train, who were waiting for the lat
ter to pass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Saves Two from Death.

Our little daughter had an almost IA
tai attack of %whooping cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. w. K. Halviland, of
Armonk, N. Y, but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today h is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no 9th
er medicine on earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. SOC and $1.00 bottles
guaranteed by r.. r. Bellamy. Trial
bottles free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
4 Cough in Only Il Symptom.

\ cough is not a disease but a symp-
tom of disease. a cough always indi-
Gates that either the throat or lungs
are affected. When the mucus lining
OF the throat or lungs becomes IN
famed the irritation causes coughing.
Don't neglect a cough. 1t may be he
symptom Of serious throat or lung
disease. Rydales Elixir kills the germs
that cause the trouble, sootheS the ir-
ritated mucus membrane, gently slim
ulateS the nerves that control the re-
spiratory organs and thus helps nature
TO speedily restore normal conditions
and healthy action.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Especial to The Messenger

Raleigh. \. c., October 12.-Acting
Solicitor Walter Daniel was asked this
evening when he expected the Haywood
case would go to the jury and he replied
''some time during Tuesday"
James H. Pou, one of the leading
counsel for the defense said:
"The jury will probably be charged
"Wednesday night or Thursday morning
and 1 expect a verdict by Thursday af-
ternOOn.'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16

Action of the Mclaughlin Wing
Will Increase the Rivalry.

New York, October 12.-Comptroller
Grout has finally decided not to make
a legal contest to keep his name on the
fusion ticket as a candidate for r~e-elec-
ton to the position which he now fills.
He made public a brief statement today
in which. he declared that while he con-
Sidered the action of the republican city
convention in withdrawing him as a
candidate to be illegal, he would not in
stitute any proceedings in the courts.
The Mclaughlin wing of the democ-
racy today unfurled a banner bearing
a list Of candidates from which the
names of GrOut and Fornes We're pur-
posely omitted. 1t was announced at
the same time that a cordial invitation
would be extended [ Congressman Nc
Clellan, democratic candidate for mayor
to speak at the big meeting planned for
tomorrow night. The action of the Nc
Laughlin democrats, with regard to the
banner, is taken as a renewal of their
threat to withhold their votes from
Grout and FOrnes and is expected to
sharpen the contest now being waged
in Brooklyn between the two wings of
the party. Many democratic organiza-
tions in Brooklyn have voted to follow
the party in Manhattan n support
Messrs. GrOunt and Fornes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
The Berkshire Encountered the
storm.

Philadelphia. October 12.-The steamer
Berkshire from Savannah reported hav-
ing encountered heavy weather during
the trip. On October 11th. between
Overgalls and Fenwick Island. thz
Berkshire passed the top of a vessels
house with car lines attached parts Of
bulwarks and q quantity of boards.
Two spars one OF which was attached
20 a sunken wreck were also passed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
HAYWOOD
Arguments by Norris and
Gillian for State and
Ryan for Defense
FINAL SPEECHES

viii he Delivered by Captain Day
for the Defense. Solicitor Daniel
for the State and Colonel Arg0
Closing for the D~efense-The
Judges Charge Will Probably be
Case Will Then Go to the Jury.
Attorney GiIIinm's Speech is Com
sidered the Most Logical so Far
Delivered.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Weak
Hearts

Are due 10 indigestion. Ninety-nine of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when it was simple indiges-
ton. 1t is a scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease, not organic, are not only
taceable to, but are the direct result of indi-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach, putting it Up against the
heart. This interteres with the action of
the heart, and in the course Of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. D.. Kauble. of Nevada, O., says: had stomach
trouble and was in a bad state as ! had heart trouble
with it. | took Kotol Dyspepsia Cure for about four
months and il cured me.
Kodol Digests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottles only. Sl.oO Size holding 25 times the trial
size, which sells for soc.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
Fire in the Raleigh City stables

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. y. C. October 12.-Fire burst
Out in the city stables and barn here
tonight. There were ten horses and
SIX mules in the building all of which
were saved. The building was partly
saved. The loss Is perhaps $500.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
A LINGERING u

The cough that holds on
in spite of all remedies needs
energetic and above all. thor
ough treatment. A mere
cough mixture won't do.
Root out the cold that causes
the cough.
How? SCOTS Emulsion.
Why SCOTS Emulsion?
Because it stops the irrita-
ton, soothes the tissues and
heals the affected membranes.
When? Right away.
SCOTS Emulsion begins to
help with the first dose.
Wen send you a sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
HOPE OF a DIPLOMATIC SETTLE
MF\T.

Washington. October 12.-Aside from
extensive military preparations by
both NATIONS. the japanese legation
here is not advised that either Russia.
or Japan has as yet committed any
act OF war. The japanese minister Is
being kept constantly advised by
cablegrams from Toxic of the situa-
ton and realizing its gravity. he is
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
CRISIS NEAR
1t is RumOred that Japan
Has Sent Ultimdtum
to Russia
WAR EXPECTED

.Japan Has Occupied MasamphO and
an Official Declaration of War Is
ProbabIe-It is Understood That
Great Britain is Japan.
The Diplomatic is In
tepse-The Fleets of Both Powers
Are Moving MysteriOusly and Each
Government is Making Extensive
Military PreparatiOns-Little is
known at Washington About the
Status of Affairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-16
PATERSON AGAIN SUFFERS
MANUFACTURERS SHUT DOWN AND
LOSS WILL BE 8 $4,000 900.
Many People Are Without Food or
SheIter-The Flood Along the
Delaware River Has Washed
Away Nine Bridges-Damage to
Railroad Tracks.

Paterson, n. J.. October 12.-The peo-
pie of this unfortunate city are be-
ginning to realize the extent of the
great flood which began last Friday.
Nearly two entire wards. taking in
the manufacturing section. have been
under water since that day. This
morning thousands of men. women
and children employed in different
mills and factories found they could
not go to work on account of those
places being shut down. A great
many Of these people nave also been
driven from their homes and have
neither o nor shelter. The heav-
lest damage in Paterson was to the
manufacturers. At present it is i'm
the total loss but conservative est1-
mates are bOu 81 900, 900.
Today the water continued 10 fall
and there did not seem to be any
chance of further damage being done
unless another severe storm should
set in.
Trenton, N. J., October LIT is es-
timated that the havoc wrought ~
~ 4OOo AO1iS llS hCIdS dI Z i've
will cause a loss of nearly 81, 900, 900.
Nine bridges, ach built at a cost
Of fIom So 900 to 800, 900. which SPAN
ned the river at various points be-
tween mere and Easton were carried
away.
The loss sustained by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company is estimated
at 800, 900. Serious Washouts have
occurred at twenty-five different points
on the Belvidier division n traffic
has been suspended.
There are several breaks in the
Delaware and Baritan canal. The
Delaware has receded eight feet since
last night.
Travel was resumed late this after
noon over the AmsOy division of the
Pennsylvania railroad. the waShOuts
having been repaired. a train was
run over the Belvidier divisions from
this city as far as T~itusville. but could
get no further on account of the bad
condition of the tracks. 1t is believed
that it will be two or three days be-
fore travel over the Belvidier division
is fully restored.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-06-12
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