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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
CHESAPEAKE ID OHIO.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Important Business Transacted.

Richmond. Va, October The
annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
was held at the office OF the
company here today. The meeting was
largely attended, there being present In
person and by proxy 501, 663 shares out
of 4 total issue of 637. $50 shares.
The following gentlemen were re-
elected directors OF the company: De
catur AxteIl, Chauncey NJ. DepeW. John
P. Green. William H. Newman. 5. NJ.
Provost. Samuel Rae. George ". Ste
e H. NICK. T~wombley, H. 7. Wyck-
ham,.
The Guyandote Valley Railway COM
pany and the Greenbrier Railway COM
pany, two of the principal feeders Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway COM
pany. were consolidated with it, and
arrangements We're made for the trans
fer of the franchises. rights. privileges
and property of the West Virginia cor
poration TO the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway company, a corporation organ
lied and existing under the laws Of the
State of Virginia.
The annual report Of the directors
for the last fiscal year was received n
approved.
\ resolution was adopted directing
the board OF directors to proceed TO
consolidate. as speedily as il may be
advised it is practicable. the Kentucky
roads which form a part of the system
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
company into one organization TO Dc
known as the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway of Kentucky.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
two MO TO AMALGAMATE.
United Garment Workers and Jour
neymen TaiIOrS to Come Together

Washington, October 0.-The United
Garment Workers Of America and the
Journeymen TaiIors of America cave
reached an agreement for defining the
jurisdiction of the two bodies and for
the creation of q committee looking to
the amalgamatiOn of these bodies, to
comprise all clothing workers in the
United States. This consolidation,
which the parties to the agreement eX-
pect to effect within a year, will bring
in approximately 100,0 900 men. the mem
bership of the United Garment Workers
now embracing GO, 600 and Of the Jour
neymen TailOrs Union forty thousand.
The agreement is signed by Henry
White, of New York. general secretary
of the United Garment Workers; Rob-
ert NOren, of Chicago, representing the
same organization; John 3. Lennon, of
Bloomington, ILL.,, general secretary Of
the JOurneyman TailOrs of America, and
William Hartman, of Chicago, n T.
F. Duhigg. of Decatur, H., also of the
JOurneyman TailOrs.
The JOurneyman TailOrs organizations
covers the custom tailoring branch and
the United Garment Workers the ready
made branch Of the trade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
JOHNSON COUNTY NIGHT.
At the Masonic Fair-Races at the
State Fair.
Especial 10 The Messenger.)

Raleigh, \. c. October 2o.-At the
state fair this afternoon there We're
two races. First. a running half mile
ace for a purse Of SOD. The entries
We're Smoot and Tar Heel. Race was
Won by Smoot, time So.
Second race. trotting. for purse of
800. 30 class. Entries Bagmardo,
$3.50: Aniline, I'LL: Mamie, Jr.,
-: George H, 2-4-2: Thomas
Jefferson $50. Time 2:36 IA;
2:32 IA: 2:29 IA.
Tonight was Johnston county night
at the Masonic Temple fair and a spe-
cial train brought nearly all the Ma
sons in that county and a number of
other persons.
Commissary General Francis Ma
con-. who arrived tonight. says the
army board makes a special recon-
mendation that the national guard ap-
preparation be increased from one TO
eight million dollars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.
Decisions in Several Cases Handed
Down Yesterday.
Especial to The Messenger.)

'IptNItI 70 IIlt Nlt>StIlStt.b
Raleigh. y. c.. October 20.-The u
preme court today filed the following
opinions: State VS.. Marsh. from Union.
motion for certiOrari allowed; Fob
IS. Insurance Co.. from Cumberland.
no error; Robinson vs.. Mcdowell, from
Bladen. erro in plaintiffs appeal.
no error in defendants appeal; State
vs.. Adams, from Robson. new trial:
Watson vs.. Railroad, from Wake. no
error: Manufacturing co. VS.. Stein
metz. from Duplin, no error; Solicitor
Us. Williams. from Duplin. modified
and affirmed ana costs divided be
tween the parties; Hodges VS.. Lips-
comb. from Wilson. no error: Elliott
vs.. jefferson. from Beaufort. affirmed:
The following cases were disposed of
by per curiam order. Jones vs.. Rail
road. from Cumberland. affirmed;
Chemical Co. VS.. Leach, from Robson,
appeal dismissed: Carter vs.. Com
missioners. from Cumberland. affirm
ed. Moore ". BcctOn, from Cumber-
land. affirmed: Patterson vs.. Wheeler.
from Cumberland. affirmed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Zion City's Elijah Ad-
dresses redt ThrOngS
III -. : York


Sent an Open Letter TO DOwie
HarshIy CriticiSinG His ann
and and Calling Him a
Mountebank-Six Hundred Menu
House to House Visitation. lax
ing the Whole Canyassing Force
f.440-Carrie Nation Raises Dis
turbance at Night Meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
w. Y. Hoskins Acquitted of Murde

Memphis. Tenn. October e0.-The
jury in the case of w. Y Hoskins
charged with the killing Of John Rob
ertsor in this city several months ago,
returned a verdict today of not guilty
The ase has attracted attention be-
cause Of the plea of the defense, the
line Of which was tina HOskins shot
Robertson 20 prevent him from kill
ing Mrs. Robertson. Hoskins claimed
to be a disinterested spectator to the,
assault and shot only hen he thought
Mrs. RObertsOn'S life was in danger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

Washington, October c0.-Tha presi-
dent today issued the following proela-
nation:
BY the President Of the United States:
a PROCLAMATION.
Whereas. by the resolution Of the
senate Of March 18th. 1903. the approval
by congress of the reciprocal CONNER
ciaI convention between the United
States and republic of Cuba. signed at
Havana on December 18th. 1902. is nee
essary before the said convention shall
take effect:
And. Whereas. il is important TO the
public interests Of the United States
that the said convention become oper-
.ative as early as may be,
Now, therefore, 1 Theodore RooSe-
Welt, president OF the United States Of
America, by virtue of the owe vested
i'm me by the constitution. do hereby
proclaim and declare that an eXtraor-
occasion requires the converting
of both houses of the congress of the
UNITED States at their respective cham
Ibers in the city of Washington, on the
9th day of November next, at y o'clock
moon. to the end that they may consid-
Ter and determine whether the approval
Iof the congress shall be given to the
said convention
All persons entitled to act as mem
bers Of the Fifty-eighth congress are
required to take notice Of this procla-
NATION.
Given under my hand and the seal of
the United States at Washington, the
Goth day of October, in the yea of Dur
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
three, and of the independence of tho
limited States the one hundred and
ltwenty-eighth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the President:
JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
General HamiIton viii Visit For.
alley.

Chattanooga. Tenn, October %
General Ian Hamilton and party left
az noon for Fort Riley BY way OF ST.
Louis. They witnessed a review Of
the seventh infantry Al Camp Thomas
This morning and expressed admira-
ton at the intricate monkey drill, eX-
ecuteG o. CoiCne. Morton's men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Whole Italian Cabinet Resigns.

London. October pa special dis
patch from Rome says Premier Fan
ardelli autographed to King Victor
Emmanuel today the resignation of
the entire cabinet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

Negro Murderer Sentenced 10 be
Hanged.

Atlanta. Ga. October 20.-John La
ris. a negro. was found guilty today
and sentenced to be hanged Novem-
Der 18th for the murder q Policeman
Drasbach in this city about t"o weeks
ago. Harris pleaded guilty 20 the
crime.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Washington on the 18th of No.
Nenher. to Take Action in Regard
I" the Cuban Reciprocity Treaty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

Washington, October co.-The presi-
dent today issued the following proeIa-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

the President Of the United States:
a PROCLAMATION.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
Charged With
Serious Crime
Alexander Sigurdson Arrested on
Charge Of Attempted As.
sauIt at Warrenton-

Alexander Sigurdson, a young resi-
dent Of Warrenton, was placed under
arrest by Constable Utzinger yesterday
morning, he charge lodged against him
being an attempt to commit rape. The
victim Of the alleged assault is Matilda
Costa, a young girl living at Warren
ton, and the charge is brought by Her
man Costa, her father. Alexander Is
the son Of Asv. Sigurdson, the west side
clam packer, and Mr. Sigurdson accom-
panied the officer and his young son,
the prisoner. to this city yesterday aft
ernoon. Bail was furnished by the
father and ths preliminary hearing was
Get for next Friday afternoon before
Justice of the Peace Goodman. The
charge recites that the crime was COM
Initted October IS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
East Enders Nav
File Objections
They All Agree on the Proposed
Improvement, But Some
Want Work Deferred.

East End residents entertain different
opinions as to the proposed improve
ment OF Frankiin avenue. and 1t is prob
able a remonstrance against the inn
provement win be presented to the coun
cil OF Its next meeting. There Is a
unanimlty Of opinion that the improve
ment must be made, but many East
Enders think the work should be defer
red until spring.
The resolution passed by the council
Monday night declares the intention
Of that body to improve Franklin ave-
nue. from Thirty-sixth street TO Forty
third. This projosed Improvement will
put the end OF Franklin avenue In the
woods. However, the people who want
this Improvement feel that by thus ex-
tendingFranklin avenue substantial
improvement will be secured, whereas
any shorter extension would necessltate
use Of the present alleyway beyondMc-
Gregors mill. Franklin avenue IL on
cold ground and II would not be diff
cmN or expensive matter TO improve
Forty-thira street TO make connections
at the end OF he proposed new street.
II Is now the intention to extend
Franklin through to Forty-th!rd, and
in this manner TO provide outlets froa
the Fast End on two streets-Thirty-
sixth and Thirty-eighth. BY this ar
rangement use Of Thirty-fifth street
will not be necessary. Thirty-flfth runs
down TO the Adair school and is built
principally on high stills. While there
is no immediate danger Of collapse OF
this street decking. the street is not as
safe as members OF the council could
f, wish.
Councilman Wright will urge i'm
provement OF Franklin avenue from
| Thrty-second to Thirty-sixth. This
work, he says. Is the first that should
be done in the general scheme to atford
East Enders q street connecting that
part OF town with the business part.
! Some OF the property owners object to
immediate improvement because OF the
grading necessary, but delay will, Mr..
Wright says. tie up the eastern portion
OF the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
T. BRACKER
OFFERS SITE
Asks $1,000 for Lots 10 and II,
Block rs. shively's Astoria,
on Franklin Avenue.
TWO SITES ARE FAVORED
All Proposals VIII BE Carefully
Considered and q Report
Prepared for Pres
entatiOn.

The council public property commit
Tee yesterday received another offer
from a property owner for city hall
site. The OFFER comes from Theodore
Bracker. who agrees to sell lots 10 and
II. block ll6. Shlvely's Astoria. for
$1,000. The property Is situated on
Franklin avenue between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth streets. II Is i0oxi25 feet.
The offer Will be considered by the
council special committee, which meets
next Wednesday night afsthe city hall.
The report Of the public property
committee submitted to the council
Monday night recommended the pur-
chase Of eithsr lots 6 and Q, block l20.
Shiveiys Astoria. or lots ! and 2, block
iis. shiyeiy's, for the city hall site.
Lots . and 0, blocks i20 are owned by
T.. A. Taylor and are situated at the
northeast corner OF Sixteenth and Ex-
change streets. Lots / and 2, block lis.
are owned by Mrs. Laura Adler and are
situated at the southeast corner OF Ex-
change and Fifteenth streets.
II seems that members OF the council
are opposed 10 payment OF more than
$4,000 for site. When bids were opened
Monday afternoon Mayor Suprcnant
remarked 10 Il. A. Taylor that he
would favor purchase Of Mr.. Taylor's
nrc perty al Fourteenth. Exchange and
Duane streets II the price was $4,000 less.
The other site offered by Mr.. Taylor
IN not 10 nicely located. but the price IL
only $1,000. Mrs Adler asks $4,000 for
her property at the corner OF Fifteenth
and Exchange streets.
The committee also recommended
purchase OF a strip OF property back OF
rnard 4 Stokes store. This recon-
mondatlon was made with the idea Of
using part OF the strip for Il street TO
connect Duane In shively's Astoria
with Duane In Mcciure's Astoria and
having enough property remaining to
build an engine house. Duane street
does not come together AT the claim line
and purchase OF the strip In question
would remedy defect In the thorough
fare. The strip IN question is i25x5O.
All OF the members of the council who
have been interviewed on the subject
are opposed TO the location OF the en-
glne house on the city hall site. They
favor purchase of an engine house site
80 that only the city hall and city jail
win be on the lot occupied by the pub.
lie building, AZ the meeting Of the
special committee consisting OF
Mayor Suprenant, City Attorney
Smith. the members OF the ways and
means committee and members OF the
public property committee. all the pro-
posals will be carefully considered and
some report formulated for presenta-
tion to the council. The matter will
doubtless be settled one way or the
other at the next session OF the NUM-
cipal guardians.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Martin Foard was in Portland yester'
day.
Frank Cook went to Portland yester-
day.
A. v. Sherman, of Portland, is in AS
toria.
Captain w. H. Patterson Is down
from Portland.
John Callahan. Of Hammond, was in
Astoria yesterday.
Miss Clara Munson was over from
sklpanon yesterday.
Mrs, G. H, Stockton is visiting with
friends In Portland.
Miss Maud Kindred, of Tokeland, was
visiting in the city yesterday.
s. G. Williams, of the Skamokawa
Eagle was in Astoria yesterday.
P, G. Shark registered at the 0eci-
dent yesterday from Oregon City.
Attorney Wilson attended to profess
sional duties at Cathlamet yesterday.
c. E. Robinson, of San Francisco,
was among yesterdays arrivals at the
occldent.
H. H. ingalls, arrived down from
Portland yesterday. He will go to II
waco today.
j.. A. Morehead. well known resi-
dent of Nahcotta, was in the city yes
terday.
]. T. Healey and w. e. Black. Of
Grays River. are in the city on a brief
business trip.
Eugene Henle, of Portland, was in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

James W. welch Ia opposed to sale
OF the city hall site.. He believes It
would be poor businkss policy to sell
the property. which. he declares, would
bring siG0 monthly rental. 80 far as a
city hall site Is concerned. Mr.. WEIGH Is
wiling to donate thb city the necessary
property-iot 4. block III, shiyelys AS
toria, 5oxi5o feet. The property Is sit
uated near Foard Il Stokes hall. The
gift viii be made merely with the under
standing that It will be known as
James W. welch's gift to the city for
city hall purposes. Sheriff Linville Is
among those who oppose sale Of the
present city hall site. He believes the
city can do better by renting the prop
erty than by selling It..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
|sUPRENANT
| IS CHOSEN
Vacancy on Citizens Ticket
Caused By DecIination Of
Mr.. Hansen Filled.
PRESENT MAYOR THE CHOICE
Man First Nominated Takes
Place of Charles 3, Wilson
Who Declines Nomina-
tion for Council.

At meeting Of the citizens central
committee held last evening declina-
tions OF nominations were received frori
]. II. Hansen, the candirate for mayor.
and Charles s.. wilson, the candidate
for councilman in the First ward. Mr..
Hansen's decllnation was contained In
the following letter: ~
Astoria, Nov. 3.--Hon. H. L. Hem
derson-After having carefully consid-
cred the nomination so kindly rendered
me by the recent citizens assembly. I
have come to the conclusion that I
ought 10 decline 70 be a candidate for
mayor. My business is such that I can
not well afford to neglect It to the ex-
tent that the duties OF the Office would
demand, should be elected, and in ad-
dition to business considerations, I feel
that, owing to the fair and impartial
and able manner In which Mayor Sup
renant has discharged the duties Of his
Office he 10 entitled to be reelected. MY
relations with him as q city Official
have been very cordial and would not
feel like being a candidate against him.
I appreciate the honor rendered me
by the assembly. but feel that must
decline. Yours very respectfully.
J. HI. HANSEN.
The committee filled the vacancy for
mayor by choosing Mayor J.. W. Sup
renant. and Mr.. Wilson's place was
filled by the nomination Of J. II. Ham
sen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
MARINE NOTES.

The tug Samson. towing the coal lad
en- barge washtucna, left up for Port
land yesterday morning.
There was a brief lull in weather con-
ditions at the mouth Of the river yes
terday and five Of the bar-bound fiee'
got to sea. The vessels departing were:
The oriental liner Indrasamha foi
japanese and Chinese ports, the steam
freighter Vermont for Algoa Bay, South
Africa; the British bark County of In
verness for the United Kingdom, tht
British bark Duns Law for South At
rica, and the steamer Charles Nelson
for San Francisco. The French bari
Grand Duchesse Olga might just al
well. have gone to sea, but the captain
did not care to take a chance.
The steamer Aberdeen arrived dowr
from Portland last night and will leave
out at 10 o'clock this morning for Sar
Francisco. The vessel has for cargo
500, 900 feet of lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04
CHINOOK IS
NOW IN PORT
Ocean Drsdgs Arrives in. the Hsr.
Dor and Is Anchored Short
Distance From Stevens.
HER WORK TO BE OUTLINED
Major Langfitt, Captain San
ford and Captain Will Hold
An Immediate Con-
ference.

The great dredge Chinook Captain
Cam on board. came into the river yes
terday at $3.50 a. m, and anchored In
the lower harbor of FortStevens, where
she now is. Captain J. T. Hubbard
came up to the city on the dredge
launch and communicated with Major
Langfitt at Portland over the long dis
tancc telephone. Major Langfitt Snd
Captain Sanford will be In the city to-
day and will outline the work that viii
be begun at as early date as practica-
bic. Captain Sanford win superintend
the dredge work until such time as the
vessel Is turned over to the light house
department. Captain Hubbard will bc
succeeded in few months by Captain
r.. v. Lyman. OF San Francisco. Cap
tain Lyman is now on the dredge ac-
aualnting himself with the details oi
the work. Captain Hubbard has oper-
ated successfully sea iredges at differ
ent points in the south, his princ1pai
experience being at Georgetown and
Charleston, 8. c.
The Chinook is ieo feet in length, and
draws q feet at the present time. After
discharging her extra ballast she VIII
have about IS feet mean draft. Her
complement is 70 men. four OF whora
viii be shipped here. Originally the
chinook was the ship Mohawk from
which she was converted into the trans
port Grant.
The plan Of operations to be pursued
by the Chinook viii be given out TINS
afternoon by Major Langfitt after ne
confers with the officers in command.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

tbs city yesterday. He leaves toda,
for IIwaco.
Inspectors Edwards and Fuller wer.
in the city yesterday. They returned
to Portland on the night train.
DR.. w. H. Grim and wife left yester.
day morning for their home in indiana
after several months spent on the coast
Frank Kankonen and family Of wesi
Astoria leave next Tuesday for Finland
to spend the winter. They will return
In the spring.
Rev Oscar ostrom viii return from
Spokane next Friday evening and will
preach next Sunday In the Swedish
Lutheran Church
J.. G. stanner, who represents the
International Correspondence School
Of Scranton. Pa, has returned to As
toria after few days absence.
Charles AlIsky and Charles Curtis
agents Of the department Of commercs
and labor, returned to Portland las,
night. They came down on the Yer.
mont.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

The sporting authorities writing
from San Francisco all speak highly Of
the work of Tom Ross, of this city
who played left guard for the Multno'
NAH team against the University Of
California eleven. Ross was pitted
against the famous Overall and the AS
toria man Is said by John A. Horan'
the Portland Journals sporting author
ity, to have played circles around the
California guard. He not only showed
great strength, but his work was fast.
Overall scored two touchdowns during
the game. but he went around Kirk!ey,
Multnomah's left tackle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

II. D. Miller, delegate of the local
union, No. 5S6,International Longshore-
mems Association, speaking of an item
in last evenings News relative to the
bark Coryphene receiving a lumber
cargo at the Hume mill, stated last
evening that the information given to
the paper was erroneous. mo trouble
whatever was experienced in loading
the vessel" said Mr.. Miller. "Not a
stick has been removed and none will
be. The men furnished to do the work
are perfectly reliable and understand
their duties thoroughly. None has
been discharged, and no complaint has
been made by Mr.. Hume to show that
he is in any way dissatisfied with the
work being dene."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

It's tiresome TO be rich-That Is what
"A Millionaire Tramp" says.
Nothing but bank notes, gold and
laughter--"A Millionaire Tramp"
II you don't believe rich man can be
made happy. come and see a Million-
alre Tramp" at Fishers Friday night.
Seats on sale Thursday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

Mayor Suprenant said yesterday that
even If the city were deprived Of a
years taxes under the recent ruling OF
the supreme court. the council would
have ample funds to conduct the affairs
of the municipality. SO that an emer-
gency Of the sort might be successfully
met. Mayor Suprenant opposes very
large expenditure on the city hall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-11-04

There was a commotion along the
waterfront about o'clock yesterday
afternoon and q crowd of people rushed
down to the docks, expecting that the
ocean dredge Chinook had come UP to
the city or that ~ feet Of war vessels
was coming UP the channel. Whistles
were blown vociferously and the din at
tracted The crowd. However, the COM
motion was only the salutations Of
other steamers to the new tug Lottie,
built for the Tongue Point Lumber
Company, which took her first spin
oven the bay yesterday afternoon. Dur
ing the day she was inspected by In
spectors Edwards and Fuller. The
Lottie will 60 into commission immed-
lately,