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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Murderer Slashes Prisoner.

Little Rock. Ark, June 27.-R. II.
Williams, alleged to be the leader Of a
gang Of foot-pads. under arrest here,
was attacked by James Dougherty, in
the jail at Hot Springs, this morning
and received injuries that probably will
result in his death. Dougherty is un-
der sentence Of death for the killing Of
Detective Jack Donahue in Hot Springs
on Christmas day last, and has here
tofore been confined closely to his CELL
He was allowed the freedom of the
corridor this morning. He passed out
among the other prisoners and grabbed
a razor. slashed Williams across the
body, severing his liver
Williams was Immediately taken to a
Sanitarium
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Boys Prevent a Wreck.

Raleigh. \. c, June PA special
from Winston-Salern.N y. c.. says:
A wreck was averted last night by
two boys who discovered a vashout
near Mayodan, or the Norfolk AND
Western railway IL time 70 report i to
the telegraph operator, wao had the
incoming passenger train from Roanoke
stopped. The boys ran mile or more
through a drenching rain. A special
was sent from here. 10 the washout and
passengers were transferred.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Charges Fraud and COllusiOn.

Chattanooga. Tenn. June PA bill
was filed in the United States court
here today by H F. Rogers, trustee OF
the j. B. Merriam bankrupt estate,
against the Tennessee Coal and Lumber
Company. New York company and
against Thomas Merriam Of Syracuse.
y. Y, seeking 10 set aside a recent
transfer OF 10000 acres of coal and
timber land in = Cumberland county,
Tennessee. valued a S100 900.
The bill charges fraud and coliusion
between Thomas Merriam and his
brother. j. 3. Merriam. of Chattanooga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Will Replace the Lancaster.

Philadelphia, June 27.-The training
ship Yankee carrying more than 700
men including officers. seamen and
landsmer sailed today from League Is
land navy yard, for Hampton Roads.
The Yankee replaces the Lancaster
which is being dismantled 70 be used as
a receiving ship, in place of the cruiser
Minea polls.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Guatemala Sends Sympathy

Washington, June 27.-Leslie Combs,
United States minister to Guatemala
has transmitted to the state depart
ment, as likely to interest the people Of
the localities named, a letter Of condo
lence from Juan Barrios, the Guate-
malan minister of foreign affairs upon
the recent disasters at Topeka, Kas.,
and Gainesville, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Mexican Steamer Stranded.

Washington, June 27.-Superintendent
kImbaIl. of the life saving service has
received a telegram from the Saluria
life saving station, Texas, stating that
the Mexican steamer Cora Melapam
has stranded II miles northeast of that
station. The captain of the steamer
was killed in the wreckage. The crew
were saved IN a destitute condition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Lost Tennis ChampiOnship.

Philadelphia June 27.-Miss Marion
Jones today lost the title of national
Moore, former champion. The match
was the chief feature of the concluding
day of the woman's lawn tennis tour
nament for the championship of the
I-nitad
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
officer Charged With PeOnage.

Montgomery, Ala. June Ell E.
Grogan. a deputy sheriff of Goodwater,
Ala, was brought here today by a dep
uty Uuited States marshal. charged
with peonage- He is charged with as
sisting in holding Emma Pearson, a
negro, in a condition of peonage Gro
gan was released on 81, 900 bail
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
TWO WRECKS
Two Serious Virginia
Wrecks Destroy 4
Lives
STRUCK A COW

Train No. Thirteen on the Norfolk
and Western Near Marion, Va, is
DeraiIed by q Cow and it Plunges
Down an Embank kment, killing In
stantIy Engineer Spalding and
Fireman HOOyey and Injuring
Others-The Cannon Ball" Between
Richmond and Norfolk Runs Into
an Open Switch and Freight KILL
ing Engineer COvingtOn and Fire
man COvinStOn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Bicycle Racing Begun.

New York. June 27.-The bicycle rae
ing season opened here today at the
Manhattan Beach track. The fifteen
mile motor-paced championship was
won by Joe Nelson; Bobby Walthour
second; George Leander third. Time
% As 1-5
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
Boat Race at Rich m on Il e.

Richmond, Va. June 27.-Washington
and Lee University Won the annual
boat race with the Virginia Rowing
Club here this afternoon by one boat
length.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
The Charleston PdrSOn
Willing to Ride
Through He'll
TO UPHOLD LAW

Wilmington. Delaware. Seems
Peaceful and no Fresh Outbreaks of
RiOting is Expected, but Saloons
are Again Closed and the Police Is
Eigilant-A Charleston CoIOred
Bishop Uses Strange Language to
Convey His Feeling and Says he is
Willing to Invade the Internal Re-
giOns il Necessary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-06-30
JEWSM MUSTC0
ReVOlutiOniStS in Russia
Bent on Their Ami
hilidtiOn
KISS AND KILL"

Regions in Russia Hitherto Free
From Radical Agitation are Now
turbances Have Occurred-Anti-
Semitic Agitation is Extending
Through All Jewish Settlements
One of the Leaflets Circulated
Says: "Let US Embrace, Kiss and go
and Kill the Jews''-Al1 Classes are
Included in the MOvement-Jews
EmiSrating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

be had for four shi1lings, and the body is removed on little wagon for similar sum. The graves are leased, not sold. The charge for a five years lease is s1, for ten G2, for 20 G3 and for 30 G4. Very stringent rules forbid the use of ceremonies or decorations such as are used at the funerals of human beings. No cross may be erected over an animal or bird, for all pets may be inferred here.
 There are no restrictions, however, as to the amount of expense which may be incurred in the monuments for the graves. Many are expensive and elabo- rate. Several consist of carvings out of a solid block of stone representing a dogs kennel over the door to which the name of the deceased animal is placed in bold lettering, and generally on some other part of the stone is inscribed some merits of the animal or some words of sentiment.
 One very striking monument in the cemetery is that of large peacock which perches on a massive urn round which is entwined g. wreath. The base to this monument is a huge jagged pile of stone. Another monument. of special interest and conspicuous both for it's size and elaborateness is one erected to the founder of the cemetery, George Harmois
 The Inscriptions on the monuments are of curious and in some cases ex- aggerated sentimentality. Tola Dorian, the author, says on her pets tombstone that if she .'cannot accompany the dear and noble animals. she does not wish for Heaven;" and on "Follette's" grave a mourner has placed these words: My dear Toilette, thou who vert always faithful and intelligent, we regret thee much; repose in peace" On a tombstone erected to .Boby'' it is declared that he was too affectionate to live" The Princess Pignatelli has inferred her pet Emma" in the cemetery and over her grave has placed beautifully carved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

monument on which are inscribed the words: 'NThe sole friend of wandering and desolate life" Another stone bears the words: "He was not large, but be had good teeth" It marks the grave of a dog named "Bijou," who saved his mistress from the attack of criminal. The grave of an English dog named Bob" has a fine monument to mark it..
 Tie visitor to the cemetery will not fail to notice near the entrance row of hattered and discarded tombstones and win be filled with curiosity to know what they are. These are the stones wktch have been removed from the graves on which the leases have expired and which the owners have failed to re- new through neglect or forgetfulness. It Is safe to say that Paris dog cemetery has no counterpart in any other country or part of the globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

An editorial in the Cincinnati Con- mercialITribune, one of the strongest republican organs in the state of Ohio. and one of Hanna's personal organs, which appeared last Saturday. and which warned the faithful of the re- publican party that they couId>not win with Roosevelt as the candidate next year, has set the tongues of both sets of politicians here to wagging furious ly. It has caused something of a mild sensation coming from the source it did, and many people affect to believe that it was inspired by Hanna. Peo- pie on the inside, however, know that Hanna had nothing to do with it It was simply the out-cropping of Roose- velt's growing unpopularity. and many leading democrats who believed some time. ago that Roosevelt was the strong est man the republicans could nom mate now are very much worried be- cause they are afraid he will not be nominated. They need. not be alarmed. Roosevelt will be nominated all right, and Hanna knows it. There is noth- ing now beyond some miraculous politi- cal contingency that can head off the fixed program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
SEA OF Azov.
Russia Proposes to Bring Wealth and
 Trade to Its Shores by DeeD- eninG It's Waters.

The Russians propose, not to make a aew sea, but to improve an old one. The sea of Azov, which lies back of the Cri- nea, is a. body of water 220 miles long md 80 miles wide. It opens into the Baltic sea, and would be an important center of trade were it not for the fact that it Is so extremely shallow that no pecan going steamer can enter 1t. Even Small boats have difficulty in navigating it's waters. Now the Russian govern ment proposes to bring wealth and busi- ness to the shores of the Sea of Azov by building dam across the strait by which it communicates with the Black Sea of Azov, letting the rivers which empty into the shallow body of water fill It up to depth which shall make 1t practicable for large steamers. It IS thought that heavy dam about two miles long, with great lock capable of taking in ocean steamers, would accom- plish the desired result. Where the shores of the sea are high naturally they would be all right when the water rose, but where they are low artificial shores would have to be constructed, otherwise the Azov might only be in- creased in area instead of being deep- ened. It is~a big undertaking, but the Russian government is seriously con- sidering the work, and detailed plans have been prepared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
MONDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1903.


 By the operation of physical and nat ural as well as moral influences the principle of the /Phillipines for the Fil- ipinos will grow until 1t develops into accomplished fact "The difficulty ,' says Washington correspondent, ''ef getting suitable Americans to fill the important offices in the Philippines, especially the judicial ones, are becom- ing very great. One or two of the members of the present supreme court are held in their places only by the in sistence of the president that they re- main as a matter of public duty, for a time at least Whenever a vacancy occurs in any of the larger positions in the archipelago, 1t is with the utmost difficulty that man of proper stand Ing is found who will take it. Biz salaries are necessary to tempt Amer jeans to remain in the Asiatic tropics with any permanency." America is the place for Americans and the Philip pines for Filipinos
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
PARIS DOC CE ME TERY
An Elaborate Burying Place for Pet
 Canines.
Located on an Island in the EsiveE Seine and We'll Patronixed by the Sentimental Rich-REIeS
 and Regulations.

A dog. cemetery is one of the sent1- mental luxuries of the elite of Paris. It is not within the limits of the city proper, but is located, on an island in the Seine just beyond Clichy and Asnieres. The concierge charges 50 centimes (about 10 cents) for admission and the visitor enters through the fine archeo gateway built of dressed stone. Almost at the entrance is the fine monument erected to Barry the famous St. Ber- nard dog who saved 40 lives and theE perished in the attempt to save the for, ty-first. On the face of this monument which is massive and about eight fee! tall, the form of Barry" has been carved in relief, the dog being represented in the act of effecting rescue This monu- ment was executed by M. Henri Edeline+ the official sculptor of the institution.
 A plain grave without a headstone may
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

Governor Van Sant of Minnesota is a mild hammered and obliging man. says a writer in Golfers, but after 8 recent incident in>which he was the central figure, he remarked with sin cere feeling: Its a long worm that has no turning, and it's about time to turn when am made side show fea- ture." He visited the state fair grounds, and entered restaurant with his secretary, searching for nasty lunch. The governor was recognized, and shown all possible attention, but as he was about to begin eating he was surprised to hear the :fbarke1 outside the tent shout, as he swung the dinner bell vigorously: fStep right this way to get your nice warm lunch. Only chance you may ever have to see the governor of Minnesota eat. He is just sitting down to the table, and he can't get through for half an hour. Plenty Of time to watch the whole perform ance, and shake his hand when he gets through. Come right in and watch him feed, and 1t won't cost you one cent extra, as long as you order the regular bill of fare" In few min- utes the tent was crowded, and the blushing governor and his fidgety sec retary had to grin and bear it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
GREAT SCHEMES.
Lord John Russell Once Proposed
 Digging Immense HOle-PIan to -As Extinguish Vesuyfus.

Among great schemes may be includ- ed the proposition of Hon. Rollo Russell, member of the British parliament, who advocated the building of immense walls to increase the rainfall in sterile districts. The walls were to be so high that their tops would arrest the clouds and cause downpour of rain. thereby rendering fit for cultivation lands which are now good only for pasture or en- tirely unprofitable.
 Another member of the same fam fly, Lord John Russell, when premier of England, had urged upon his attention the scheme of digging an immense hole three miles in circumferece in the cen- ter of England It was to give work to the unemployed and was to go down so deep that the subterranean heat pro- duced would be sufficient to furnish mo- tive power for all the factories in the land.
 E It has been proposed seriously several times to put out the fires of Vesuvius by letting in on them the waters of the Mediterranean. The experiment has been prevented by fear that gigantic explosion would result which would blow up Italy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
MODEL OF TABERNACLE.
Sacred Edifice Reproduced in Minias ture in Minute Detail for Biblical
 Museum i'm Holland.

The tabernacle erected in the wilder ness by Moses during the journey of the children of Israel from Egypt to the Holy Land has been reproduced in min lature and in costly detail at Utrecht, Holland, in the Biblical museum. It is by far the most interesting sight in the museum. Raised about table-height above the level of the ground, the court of the tabernacle is no less than. 20 feet long by about ten feet wide, and is strewn with sand brought from the will derness of Sinai, where the actual tab ernacle was first pitched, and is sur rounded by curtains of fine linen made expressly for the model from Egyptian flax
 Sixty pillars of pure silver uphold the curtains. The altar of burnt offering is made of stone taken from one of the original walls of the temple platform at Jerusalem and it is filled within with earth brought from the Haram area the site of the ancient temple of the Jews. The seven-branched candlestick, ark, incense altar, table of shewbread are made in pure gold and are veritable works of art Two miniature tables of stone, made from piece of granite rock of Mount Sinai, on which are engraved the Ten Commandments in minute He. brew characters, may be found in the ark. The model represents years of pa- tent study and work. The most skilled artificers have been employed upon 1t and no expense has been spared in the attempt to render the smallest details accurately and with scrupulous precis ion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
THE CHRISTMAS AMERICAN
 a BOY"

The December number of The Amer ican Boy Sprague Publishing Go, De troit, AIiclO, comes to us this month in enlarged form and in number of pages. Seldom have we seen between the GOV. CTS of q magazine a greater amount ~and variety of matter of special inter- est to boys than this number contains. The notable features of the number are the first chapters of a story by Kirk Munroe. who has just returned from trip around the world and is writing for The American Boy. the story being entitled '"The Blue Dragon "a Story of the Chinese People" and story by R. l.. Garner. the we'll known expert on -aonkeys and monkey life. entitled My Fitst Monkey" Eur ther chapters of the editors story on Three Yankee Boys in Ireland" appear
 Among other stories in this number are "SheD," 'FHow the Chipmunk Got the Black Stripe on His Back" '''The Ocean Terror, /" ''The Education of Ku- ka" Ca lion story), and "Teddy's Christ mas.' Leading illustrated articles aside from stories. are entitled ''Teach- ing the Duties of Citizenship in Cuban Schools" 'Prairie Dogs and Their Homes,'' ''Shoes and Self Respect" :" commander Pearv and His Arctic Exnedition," ''Why It Pays to Be Hon. est'' '"The Ma1roni Cnllege of Wireless Telegraphy." "The Presidents Christ
 mas Turkev'' s"The Drawing Room Magician" ''Some Chemical Experi- ments." ''Custom in Flying the Stars and Stripes,' "Boyhood Homes of Three Great Men."' and "The Way to Braid a Real Cowboy Whip" Whole pages are given to each of the follow ing deDartments: The Order of the American Boy. Bows Books Reviewed. With tho Bows. Stamps. Coins and Curios: The Boy Photographer: Rovs in the Home. Church and School; Boy Money. Makers and Money Savers. The | American Boy Lvceum, and Puzzles. 1 Its pages are enlivened with seventy one pictures. S1 a year. Sprague Pub fishing Co. Detroit. Mich
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
WANT OF ACCURACY,
TeIegrams and Letters Often Lack Important Information Essen
 tial to the Message.

It is singular how much trouble is caused by the want of attention to de- tail, says the Pittsburg Times. One day a man in Pittsburg received a telegram from a friend who contemplated a visit to the city which read: Meet me on the arrival of the train from Washing ton" It looks simple enough, but the man who received it Awore. Funny, wasn't it? Why did he not go and meet his friend? -NThe train from Washington, said the man. What train? What railroad? Day or night train? What. day? What blooming Idiots there are in the world"
 An exceptional case? Possibly. Here is another: A woman was going from Pittsburg to Memphis. She wrote to her sister in Memphis: "We will leave here Thursday morning and stay over night at Louisville with grandfa- ther. Will leave there on Saturday morning and arrive at your home Fri- day evening"" The sister at Memphis wrote back that the sister in Pittsburg had things a little mixed. Luckily there was time to st-aighten out the snarl before the journey was under taken, or the Pittsburg woman would have arrived in a strange city with no one to meet her and direct her where to 20
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

The circular issued by some of the Waterbury ministers, and which will be found in another part of this paper, makes interesting reading, and it shows what may be expected from them from now on. As the football and base ball seasons are over ittwill not Interfere with the followers of that game. Golf is played occasionally, even now, when the weather permits. The stores and saloons therefore must be what the new movement is aimed at. The board of safety comes in for a rap or two, and between the lines 'tis said is hint to Mayor-elect Elton to make up his boards with men who eau be depended upon to see that ey- erything is closed tight on Sundays after January 1. This question is one that has bothered the people of every city and town of any size in the coun- try for years, and the solution seems no nearer than it was years ago. In New York at the present time there is a gigantic movement on foot to allow saloons to keep open between and II D. m. If the law is passed it will be a great victory for the open Sunday men and will be the signal for open Sundays in other places. While we would ali like to see less rowdyism and crime on Sundays, the tendency seems to be for more liberal enforce ment of the laws and ordinances at present on our books.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Just a BIuR.

Towne-Yes, Subbubs has phone in his house.
 Browne-Why, he gave me to under stand he hadn't.
 That's strange"
 No; l think understand it now. He invited me home to dinner with him the other day, and the meal was most elab- crate. He wanted me to believe his wife hadn't been warned of my coming. '-- Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Plans for Chrisfmaa.

Mrs. Hiliver--I think Mabel ought to have a pearl necklace and George watch and chain and Evelyn diamond tiara and I lorgnette with a long chain and Bridget 8 chatelaine and handkerchiefs. fans, gloves and other little things all round
 MT. Hiliver-Where do come in?
 "Oh, the girls and are making you a beautiful hat mark "-Jewelers' Weekly,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
aheen nn Letter-M riter,

Queen Alexandra can claim to be one of the most prolific of letter writers. At times she has written as many as 40 letters in one day with her own hand, and Miss Knollys, her fayorite lady-in- waiting, often gets through 100, all writ ten under the queens personal super vision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Hot Eomentations

When hot fomentations-tha is, fian- nels wrung from hot water are needed in cases of sickness or accident, fish them out of the hot water with a fork or spoon, drop into a towel, then twist the ends of the towel until the flannel is WFunn drV enDm@h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you in 6 to 14 days. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
HEARD IN PASSING

The mayor and common council of 0. U. ". sort of q time with each other. Hartford Post
 l9e Newell Dwight Hillis says thai
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
A Useless Temperature.

Did you enjoy the lake where you spent the summer?"
 No It was too cold for bathing, and not cold enough for skating. flown Topics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
The Jersey Pastor

who protested at people perpetually putting penny in the contribution box was right in telling them: If you cannot give more than a cent you had better keeprit, as you need it more than God does" It is poor economy to be stingy with God. It is false economy 10 lose your temper, patience and time trying to kindle fire with damp wood or charcoal. when you can get big bag of BROWNS QUICKFTRE CHARCOAL from your grocer for r. cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Question of Colo,

Before attempting to.stand by his col ors a man should first make sure that hn isn,t color bllnd-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14

FRESH SALMON, zoe Ib..
 Long Island Scallops, Green Smelts, Native Pickerel, Harb<I Blues, Perch Pike, Finnan Haddie Kippered Her, rings. Smoked Sturseon, Maine ana Tong Island Clans; Native Sprine Chicken. 20c ID; Native Fowl, 16c ib This week at
 FULTON FISH MARKET.
 aa2 Cherry street. Phone 213-4.