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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL BOARD.
Trustees ETect OrGanization-HoteI
to be Enlarged The
GOldsbOrO.
Especial to The MeSSenger.)

Goldsboro, \. c., March 24.-The
is to be improved and enlarged. The
office and dining room will be located
on the first loor of the building, which
was formerly occupied as an office by
the Humphrey-Gibson Company There
will be u stairway leading from the
dining room to the first floor n one
leading from the office TO the first
floor.
The steamboat Goldsboro is expected
to arrive at her wharf at Old Waynes-
bOro this afternoon and take on a car
go of merchandise and fertilizer for
White Hall. This is the first trip that
the boat has made this side of Seven
Springs in several months. Several
trips will be made if the water con
tinueS of sufficient depth. 1t is under
stood that the boat has been doing 4
good business with freight between
New Bern, kinston and White Hall.
The board of trustees of the Emer-
gency Hospital met last night in the
office of H. We'll & Bros. in Response
to Il call from the chairman of the
board. After the reading and adoption
of the plan of interpretations, a perna-
nent organization was effected by the
election of Rev. F. ". FAIRIES, presi-
dent of the board of trustees; Mr.. Jos.
f. Robinson. secretary. and Mr.. Sol.
We'll treasurer.
The purpose OF the organization was
then discussed at length II fully by
those present. and on motion it was
adopted that GoldSborO should have n
hospital commensurate with the pres
ent requirements and future needs Of
the city. and. that the trustees pro-
coed to build one accordingly. o this
end the president was authorized TO
appoint a committee OF five to consider
plans. location n ways and means of
the board.
The following is the committee APP
pointed for this purpose: Messrs. Joe
Rosenthal. Geo. \. Norwood, Jr.. NJ. j.
Best. \. w. Musgrave and Geo {.
ROVal.
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.tOrneyS and others Immediately after
the killing. Haywood says when he so
stated, he did not know who saw the
trouble. Haywood says he believes
the effort to create a public sentiment
against him will be only temporarily
successful and by the mex term he can
obtain a fair trial here.
Fourth-HayWOod says the prejudice
aroused against him and the denuncia-
ton of Simms, has deferred many 9TH
er witnesses from giving evidence in
his behalf; that one man said if he
talked he would have to leave Raleigh:
that another man, said to be a wit
ness, had run away or concealed him
self, having been induced to do so by
some one; that his attorneys have let
ters saying there are witnesses whose
testimony will cOrrobOrate that of
Simms, but they have not yet been able
to secure these witnesses.
Fifth-That Haywood is not ready for
trial now, because of the absence of
material witnesses.
SiXth-That his attorneys advise him,
while in their opinion he has a good
defense, they have not been able yet
to prepare that defense.
Donnell Gillian. counsel for the pros
ecution declared that justice demanded
n speedy trial in c cases.
T. NJ. Argo for the defense asked
who it was demanding a speedy trial.
He said that the defense was the
proper party to delay.
John f. Woodward, of Wilson, attor-
ney for the state, smoke briefly against
continuance. He said the best of feel
ing prevailed among the prosecuting
counsel towards the defendant and his
family.
Judge Justice said if the continuance
was asked simply on the grounds OF
the absence of two witnesses who lived
outside the state, he woul not be in
clined to grant it, because the counsel
could rely on taking their deposition
However, the law has it's hands on this
man. he is in confinement and he has
the right OF a fair trial. The people
and the court know that the man is
in the hands of the law and that he
must answer at the same bar of judg-
ment if the cas- is continued, as he
would if it were tried today. He ap,
pretended hat there was natural feel
ing and excitement here over his affair
He had no criticism to offer, neither
did he criticise the newspapers, for hi
supposed they tried to be fair to botf
sides. On account of the absence OF
witnesses. he was inclined to continue
the case as asked for in the affidavit
of the accused. The state too, he be-
Iieved had not had an opportunity t.
prepare its case a. it might do. H
would continue the case on the aft
davit of the defendant.
Judge Justice then ordered that tn,
case be continued to the July term
An agreement was reached by cOunSe
that the trial will begin on Thursday
JULY 18th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.
Decisions Filed in Several Cases
That Were Before the Court.
Especial to The MeSsenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., March 24.-The su-
preme court filed the following opin-
ion today: Boyd VS.. Railroad, from
Beaufort, no error; turner VS.. Davis,
from Pasquotank, no error; Cutler VS..
Cutler, from Beaufort. new trial; Lamb
VS.. Elizabeth City, from P~asquotank,
petition to rehear dismissed; Sykes VS..
Boone, from Northampton, affirmed;
Hancock VS.. Commissioners, from era
ven, new trial; Ravens VS.. Bank, from
Edgecombe, reversed; Deans VS.. Gay,
from Nash. new trial: Davis VS.. Lum-
Der Company, from New Hanover, pc
tition allowed, judgment below affirm
ed; in re Anderson, from Fender, af-
irmed State VS.. Wick, from Wayne,
no error; Railroad IS. Stewart, from
Harnett, remainder costs against
plaintiff; Prevail VS.. HARRISON, from
Columbus. new trial; Willoughby VS..
Stevens, from Robson, affirmed; Her
ring VS.. Lewis, from Beaufort, per
Curiam affirmed; Hanff VS.. Railroad.
from Craven, motion for new trial for
newly discovered evidence denied, and
judgment affirmed, per curiam; Nc
kinnon VS.. Transportation Company,
from Robson, per curiam affirmed:
Rouse VS.. James, from Duplin, defen-
dants appeal docketed and dismissed
under rule II.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
SAVED FROM SUFFOCATION.
Firemen Bravely Rescue n anil
from Fire.

Richmond, Va, March PA mother,
father, infant and servant were rescued
by firemen from suffocation in a fire
which occurred here at 1:55 this morn
ing. The family were all asleep at the
time their lives were endangered. The
household consisted of R. L. Charles.
his wife and infant son, and a servant
named Rosa Carter. One of the fire
men reached the third floor by means
of a ladder. He found the room dense
with smoke and the family fast be-
coming suffOcated. He snatched up the
baby, wrapped it in his coat and hand-
ed it to another fireman, then on the
ladder, who carried it to a place Of
safety.
Returning, the first fireman wrapped
Mrs. Charles in a quilt and then car
ried her to the windOW and handed her
to a third fireman who landed her
safely. Mr.. Charles was then awak-
! ned and descended the ladder with the
! assistance of the firemen:
The servant, when aroused, became
so excited that she started to climb
| down the ladder head first, and would
| have been dashed to pieces on the
| ground below. but for Fireman No. A,
| who set her right and assisted her in
| reaching the street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET.
To be Inspected and Reviewed by
Admiral Dewey.

Washington, March 24.-AdmiraI
Dewey is to review and inspect the
North Atlantic fleet off the Virginia
capes on it's return north from south
ern waters. Orders today were issued
by the navy department to Admiral
Higgingson, who was in command, TO
proceed to drill grounds twenty miles
east of Cape Henry, to arrive there
not later than April 2. Admiral Dew.
ey will join the fleet either with the
MayfoWer or the Dolphin. He will
remain with it abou ten days. During
that time he will thoroughly inspect
h ships and witness their work al
target practice and general drill. In
mediately after this review, the flee
will proceed to New York where most
of the ships will go into drydocA pre-
paratory for the summer cruise. This
summer cruise by the fleet nay be
extended to the Azores, Cape VERDE
Or some foreign port, but its destina.
ton has not yet been determined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
THE LAND BILL
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
stock, the interest and sinking fund of
which will be borne by the treasury,
and the maximum annual charge Of
which will not exceed 81, $50, 900. Against
this charge on the British treasury, the
Irish government proposes forthwith to
reductions in the cost of
mlnlStration, amounting to 1880 900 per
mum forever.
Mr.. Wyndham proceeded, saying that
IN view of the strong recommendation
OF the recent land conference, the gov
ernment a provided hat the landlords
InlSnt make their own arrangements
With the tenants if they tailed with the
policy OF the present bill, which instead
OF eX~patrlatlng the landlords, as stated
in some quarters would. he hoped, enable
them TO remain in the The
government thought the period for the
repayment OF loans should be sixty
eight half years. There were
provisions against Sub-dividing mort
or on holdings.
In conclusion Mr.. Wyndham said he
was sure the landlords and tenants
would continue to act in the reasonable
spirit which the conference.
There We're two alternatives before the
country. They could prelong for an
other $50 years the present tragedy in
Ireland, or they could now initiate and
henceforth prosecute a business trans-
ACTON, occupying SOME nIteen years,
based on the Self-eSteem, prObity and
mutual good will of all concerned.
John Redmond, the Irish leader, fol-
lowed Mr.. Wyndham saying everybody
would admit that the tone and temper
of the Secretary'S speech showed he
realized the gravity of the situation in
Ireland and that he was anxious to sim
cerely attempt to grapple with it. Mr..
Redmond deprecated hasty judgment of
Mr.. Wyndham's proposals.. either for
or against them. No one could QueS-
ton that the proposals were an enor-
nous advance upon those of last year
or that they really aimed at a settle
ment of the question. If The Irish con-
Guided that the bill offered a reasonable
hope Of a settlement, it would be ac-
cepted by them.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the
liberal leader said he would not pass
summary judgment on the great
measure presented with so much power
and which raised such great issues"
but he would ask for information on
certain points, which he enumerated.
The bill was formally introduced and
passed its first reading.
The second reading was set for April
! 22nd.
The opinions expressed in the lobby
of the house of commons were gem
| orally favorable to the land bill and
pointed to the probability of its being
accepted in principle by all the par
| ties. 1t produced in the house a feeling
| of intense satisfaction. John Redmond,
| the luke of Abercorn and Lord Dun
| raven all agreed in saying Mr.. Wynd-
ham had made a genuine effort to set
tie Ireland'S troubles on the lines OF
the Dublin conference. They pointed
| out. however, that many details must
he minutely discussed and perhaps be
| altered before the bill is accepted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27

Will Heartily Cooperate in Plans
For the Roster of Soldiers of the
Civil War.

Washington, March 24-The secre-
tary of war has received letters from
h governors of the states of Missis-
sippi, Louisiana, Kentucky. Georgia,
Virginia and North Carolina, promiS-
ing their hearty cooperation in the
plans Of General AinSWOrth, chief of
the record Il pension office, for the
publication Of the names CT officers
and enlisted men who bore arms for the
union or for the C~Onfederacy, during
the war of the rebellion.
Governor Heard of Louisiana says
in his letter: This publication Will be
extremely gratifying, 1 am sure. to all
the people Of this state -LOuisiana) and
particularly to the participants in the
great struggle and to he descendants
of those who have passed away. The
contemplated work has my entire ap-
probation and commentator n I de-
sire to assure you of my readiness to
extend to it all the assistance nat will
lie in my pOWer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
THE RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS.
m of Deputies Rejects all APP
pIications for Authorization Made
by Preaching Orders

Paris. March 24.-The chamber of
deputies, by a vote of 3O4 to GAG, to-
night rejected all the applications for
authorization made by the religious
preaching orders.
The entire session today was devoted
to a discussion of the governments
bill, which opposes the application of
the preaching order for authorization
n the chamber by its vote, refusing
to pass to the discussion OF the clauses
of the bill, thereby declined TO consider
the applications separately for author
iZation to remain in France, but reject
ed them all by n single vote. Among
these orders who are those expelled
from France is the English P~assionist
order, who conduct a church in the
avenue Hoche for English and Ameri-
can Catholics, and in whose behalf
British Ambassador Monson and Unit
ed States Ambassador Porter recently
interested themselves.
Premier CombeS urged that there was
no place in modern society for the re-
ligious congregations. The country
had a regular clergy to whom the ON
cordant reserved the work of preach
ing and the exercise of public wor-
ship. The tendency of the religious
orders was to substitute themselves
for the regular clergy. 1t was not
peace, but was that the preaching
Monk brought in the folds of his gown.
The Monks had conducted a campaign
against the conquests of the republic
and again stall republic progress. Their
aim seemed to be to stimu-
late a hatred of republican laws and
to max appeals for re%actionary re-
volts.
NJ. Combes was much applauded
throughout his speech and received a
great ovation from his supporters as
he left the tribune. The vote on the
bill WAS then taken
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
ATTACK ON SURIGAO.
A Cablegram from Governor Taft
Tells of the Occurrence.

Washington, March 24.-Secretary
Root today received a cablegram from
Governor Taft. which says of the at
tack on Surigao: Mine Americans
including two women, retreated to the
provincial building, where. under the
direction of Luther S. Kelly, provin-
cial treasurer. formerly captain Of
Volunteers and still earlier an Indian
scout, known as Yellowstone Kelly,
barricaded building against the at
lacking party. The Americans, armed
only with a few shot guns and short
Of ammunition, maintained their de
Tense against the Ladrones, refusing
to yield to an ultimatum demanding
guns, by the reply of Kelly that they
would not give up a single gun and
would kill OF sight any Ladrone with
in range. Assistant Chief Taylor ar
rived at Surigao with co~nstaulary
force. about eighteen hours after the
attack. On his approach Ladrones
disappeared and columns are now fol-
lowing them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
REFER THE
CUBAN Senate Urged to AdOp1
Amendments Made by U. s.

Havana, March 24.-The message of
President Palma, regarding the amend
ed reciprocity treaty was read in the
senate today. The president consid-
ers that the amendments made by the
United States senate should be adopted
and refers the matter to the consid-
GRAFTON of the Cuban senate. He eX-
plains that the exchange of ratifica-
tons must be made in Washington be-
fore the 31st or the treaty will lapse.
He sent with the message, a certified
copy Of the kilograms exchanged by
Secretary Of State Zaldo and the Gu
ban minister at Washington, Senior
Quesada, as we'll as the amendments.
n Sanquilly asked Senior Busta-
mente if the foreign relations commit
tee would recommend a similar amend
ment to that adopted by the American
senate, requiring the approval Of the
treaty by h Cuban house Of represen-
tatives also. Senior Bustamente replied
that the matter would be carefully con,
sidered. The senate finally and unani.
mously agreed to refer the treaty tc
the foreign relations committee, which
will report on FRIDAY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX.
Its Advocates Will Begin a Canvass.
Cumberland Superior Court.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial TO Inc MeSSenSer.)
Fayetteville, n. c., March 24.-In an
ticipation of the election in Cross Creek
township (F'ayetteville), for a special
graded school tax, n an issue of
$1,000 in bonds to purchase school build
ings, there will be a new registration
of voters and the advocates of the
measure will 500 begin a campaign
in promotion of it. Notwithstanding
the fact that in very nearly all the
towns of the state special taxation has
been found absolutely necessary to the
maintenance of an efficient graded
school system, the Indications are now
as The Messenger correspondent has
already forecasted, that the proposed
tax and bond issue will be voted down
at the polls, unless the approaching
campaign makes many converts.
The superior court of Cumberland
county for civil cases only, convened
this morning, Judge c.. NJ. Cooke. Jr.,
of Louisburg, on the bench. Solicitor
Lyon came up from EliZabethtown yes
terday,
Handsome interior decorations, in
Guiding artistic wall painting and very
full electric lighting, are now going on
in the First Presbyterian church of this
city, Rev. H. T. Graham, pastor.
Mrs. John Etheridge and Miss Annie
Etheridge. of Texas, are guests of Mr..
A J.. Cook.
Mr.. w. NJ. Whitelaw, of Cincinnati,
successor of the late Thos. F. Pescud
as district agent of the Standard Oil
Company, will make Fayetteville his
headquarters, moving his family here
as soon as he can procure a dwelling.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Bunting, who
have many friends in Wilmington, are
now comfortably settled in their new
home on Dick street, in one of the
handsome residences of Mrs. G. A
Burns.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
LARGE INCREASE OF CAPITAL.
Stock Vote of Pennsylvania Road
Results in Unanimous Approval.

Philadelphia, March 24-The stock
vote on the proposition to increase the
capital of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company from $3.50, zoo, 900 to $500, ooo,-
600 and to increase the bonded indebt-
edness of the company, taken today re-
suited in unanimous approval. The
shares voted, numbered 2,S92,45 more
than 20 per cent. of the outstanding
stock. The vote was the largest polled
on any proposition in the history of the
company. The voting today legalized
the position of the stockholders at the
annual meeting, March 10th, when the
increase in caDital and bonded indebt-
edness was authorized. w. H. Barnes,
George Wood n g.. Stuart Patterson
members OF the board of directors
whose terms expired today, were re
elected. The directors will meet to-
morrow to organize.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
WRIT OF CERTIORARI.
Granted in Case of w. A. Wright
Against L.. and n. and the Atlantic
coast Line.

Washington, March 23.-The United
States supreme court today granted a
writ of c%ertiorari, in the ease of Will
liam A. Wright, controller general Of
and Nashville and the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad Company which will
have the effect of bringing the case to
the supreme court for review. The
question at issue is whether the stock
Of the Western railway of Alabama,
an Alabama corporation can be taxed
by the state of Georgia When held by a
a Georgia corporation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
Caught Under Falling Wall

Lincoln, Neb., March 23.-A special
to the Star from Shelton. Neb., says:
"A falling wall caught several volun-
teer firemen here today. Frederick
Colby was seriously injured and may
Gle The fire originated yesterday in
he office Of a newspaper and three
buildings, with their contents, were
destroyed. The smouldering ruins
were famed into a blaze again this
morning. The town being without
fire protection, more than three hun
dred men, women and children turned
out to fight the flames, which aided by
a strong wind threatened the entire
business district.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
Foreign Ministers Speeches in
French Senate.

Paris March 23.-Foreign Minister
DelCasse made two speeches in the
senate today, the first reviewing for
eign affairs along the lines of his
recent speech in the chamber of dep
uties and the second resisting Senator
Clemenceaus' motion to the
French embassy to the vatican. On
Nj. Clemenceau's motion, NJ. DelCasse
declared that such a course was not
warranted under the present condi-
tons. A test vote was taken on II.
Clemenceau's motion and it was de-
feated by 1872 to 80 votes. Senator Del
Fech's motion to suppress the appro-
rriations for foreign missionary bod
les was also defeated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
HAYWOOD CASE CONTINUED
Judqe Justice Grants Motion on De-
PENDANTS Affidavit.
WILL BE CALLED FOR TRIAL IN JULY

{. !. Harris of Counsel % he Defense Read the Affidavit Asking
for a ontinuan IF In Case-It is a Sensational Affidavit and Gives
Six Reasons h w is O Ready or Trial at This Term.
Counsel for Each id Argued fol N AGAINST a Continuance.
Judge Justice Decided hat e Wa a Nature Feeling N EN-
citement i've tn fair nj it Might York to the Harm of
Would Have to Answe at h Same of Judgment Later and on
Account of the bsenc o Witnesses, He Was Inclined to al a
Continuance-Judge Justice Then Ordered a Continuance TIL the
July Term Inc h Counsel aeh Agreement h Trial Will
Begin O N Thursday July 13th-A Great Crowd Of People Yer Pres
ent-There a i've Sparring Between Pu and %
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
ReVOltciOnists Active in Nicaragua

Panama, Colombia, March 24.-The
following cable message has been re-
ceived from Nicaragua:
Campo de Marie, March 24-Public
order has been disturbed in the de-
partment Of C~hOntales. but the gov
eminent has sent sufficient force to
crush the movement. Peace reignS
throughout the rest of the republic.
(Signed. ZELAYAU.
1t appears hat the Nicaraguan gov
eminent has been expecting a revolu-
ton for some time. N~icaraguan re-
fugees who nave arrived here believe
the r~evolutionists have captured Blue
fields.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
Treasurer of Opera Company Rob
bed.

Milwaukee,. Wis, March 23.-Treas-
urer Harry E. Nirdlinger, Of the Mar
gareite Sylvia Opera Company, was
robbed of capital and notes amount
ing in all to about 49, 900 early today,
the money having been taken from be-
meath the pillow on which he slept.
A memebr of the company who room
e3 with Nirdlinger is missing and is
suspected of the theft.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
O Henderson Denies Interview
Accredited to Him.

Knoxville. Tenn, March 23.-Colonel
William A Henderson, assistant gen-
era1 counsel of the Southern railway,
while here today requested a denial to
be sent out of the statement attribu-
ted to him that Vice President Finley
is to succeed Samuel Spencer as pres
iGent of the Southern railway.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27

With all due respect to Senator Nor
gan, We would suggest that if pos
terity doesn't like the Panama canal,
posterity can go ahead and build an
other one.-Atlnata Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
VirGinia-North Carolina Base Bal
League.

Roanoke, Va, March PA Virginia.
North Carolina base ball league was
organized at Lynchburg, Va, last night.
The league includes Danville, Roanoke
and Lynchburg, Va, and Greensboro,
n. G.. The eason will open April 80.
Fred Harper, of Lynchburg is president
and Judge A. E. King, of Roanoke vice
president.