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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-03
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
OPEN TO The WORLD
Formal Inaugural Exercises. With Speeches by
Prominent Men. President Roosevelt Presses
the Button at Washington.


ready and waiting for the installa-
ton of the exhibits, through Mr..
Skiff's department. Mr.. Skiff made
an address.
The grand chorus Hymn of the
West was then sung by choir led
by Alfred Ernst. The music of the
hymn was by John Knowles Payne
and it's words were written by Ed
mund Clarence Stedman.
Addresses were then made by May
or Rolla Wells for st. Louis ,ex-Sen-
ator Thomas II. Carter. for the ma
tional commission, Senator H. E.
Burnham for the Senate, and Repre-
sentative James A. Tawney for the
House, and E. H. Hartman for the
domestic exhibitors.
After Michael La Grave. commits
sioner general for France. spoke for
the foreign exhibitors. Secretary of
War w. II. Taft acting as the repre-
sentative of the President of the
United States, delivered the last ad-
dress of the day.
Immediately upon the conclusion of
the address of Secretary Taft. Direc-
tor of Works Isaac S. Taylor, who
stood at the base of the Louisiana
monument, waved a white ribbon to
the men at the various industrial
buildings as a signal, the mechanism
used to unfurl the banners was put
in operation and instantly thousands
of flags f1uttered from the poles on
the many buildings of the exposition.
To the thousands of visitors who
could not be at the scene where the
exercises were being conducted, it
: was the first sign that the fair was
formally opened to the public. AS
the hundreds of emblems foated in
the breezes, the crowds of sight-seers,
with shouts of admiration in many
portions of the grounds, started for
the various view places, the banners
lending an air of activity to the i'm
pressive scene, while bands through
out the grounds rendered inspiring
, music, befitting the occasion.
The throne of visitors promenaded
| the various boulevards, saw the i'm
mense cascade-the first public view
of it in operation, sought the exhibits
that appealed to them and viewed the
interesting sights of the pike" cor
responding to the midway of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition.
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A Big Victory is Impossible.

ST. Petersburg, April 30.-11:59 p. m.-
The reported big Japanese victory on
the Yalu is pronounced here to be i'm
possible, unless the japanese chose to
Interpret their practically unimpeded
passage Of the river as a great victory,
AS the Russians have little more than
observation outposts. with a few guns
to harass the crossing OF the japanese,
anything beyond skirmish1ng is declar-
ed by a member Of the general staff to
have been out Of the question. Lao
Yang is connected by wire with the
headquarters OF the general command
ing the. outposts and it is presumed
that the commander would report i'm
mediately any incident of Importance,
but the latest Information Of Skirmish-
ing is covered in a statement issued by
the general staff tonight
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ROOSEVELT PRESSES THE KEY.
Historic Ceremony Witnessed by a
Distinguished AsSembIage.

Washington, April 30.-President
which completed the electrical cir
cult and released the gigantic power
OF the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
at st. Louis. putting in motion the
forty thousand horse power machin-
cry and the fairy cascades on the ex-
position grounds. The ceremony oc-
CURED in the LAST room of the White
House precisely at liza Ia o'clock
eastern time.
AS the President pressed the key,
the third battery of United States Ar
tiliery. stationed south Of the White
House. fired a salute of twenty-one
guns. Congratulatory messages then
were exchanged between the Presi-
dent and David r. Francis, president
of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company. The historic ceremony
was witnessed by a notable assem-
blage. including members Of the cabi-
net, justices OF the Supreme court
and members Of the diplomatic
corps.
Three telegraphic circuits between
the east room and the administration
building Of the exposition were pro-
vided by the Postal Telegraph Com
pany- The table which supported
the telegraph instruments was To-
Gated In the east room. On it rested
u small dais, covered with blue and
gold plush, to the top of which was
attached the gold key. with which
the President closed the circuit. The
same dais and the same key have
been used on several similar occa-
sions.
A fan fare of trumpets announced
the approach of President Roosevelt.
As he entered the east room with
Mrs. Roosevelt on his arm, the
marine band played Hail to the
Chief AS the strains of music died
away, the President delivered a brief
address.
AS the last words fell from his lips,
the President stepped 10 the table
A second later the great gun of the
national salute doomed out over the
monument grounds
spontaneously the spectators broke
into hearty applause. Secretary Shaw
Representative Bartholdt, of ST.
Louis: Ambassador Cassini and others
offered congratulations.
BY directions of the President. a
congratulatory telegram was sent to
President Francis.
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(Spe al to The Messenger,

greensboro. y. c., April 30.-There
was largely attended meeting of Gull
ford Democrats in the court house to.
day. to select delegates to the State
convention. In the absence OF the
chaiman. Secretary z. v. Taylor calles
the meeting to order. West Catteha.
oinger Of High Point, was elected per
manent chairman. After delegates
were selected. Colonel James Mora
head offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted. after
appropriate remarks from Colonel
Morehead and others:
whereas. The Democratic party of
North Carolina will soon be caIIe.f
'A'on TO nominate a candidate for Gov
erhor. therefore by the Democracy of
Gullford county in convention assem-
bled be it
resolved. That We nominate by ac-
ciamation for this high office our be-
loved and distinguished fellow county,
man, Major Charles M. Stedman ana
hereoy instruct the delegates To the
State convention from this county to
cast the solid vote for him for Gov
ernor.
Resolved. That we commend to the
people of North Carolina Major Chas.
M stedman IS a gentleman Of spotless
| character. a lawyer OF distinguished
ability, and citizen whose daily walk
| is shining example Of devotion tn
auty well performed, OF fidelity to every
trust reposed, and to friends and pub
lie alike ever faithful and sincere.
Resolved. That we commend him tn
| the Democracy Of North Carolina as a
Democrat in whom there Is no guile. a
| statesman OF profound learning. n
| scholar and student whose ripe expert
ence and age eminently fit him for the
office of Governor.
Resolved, That we earnestly urea
that the, Democracy OF North Carolina
reward this splendid patriot ana hero
whose service 90 our state begun as SOL
| dier when boy UPON the battlefield
| at Bethel and who has never shirked a
| duty or abandoned a field so long as
there was q service to perform. And
whose wisdom and conservatisms as
| a citizen unfettered by entangling aI-
liances and factions renders him agree
able to all elements of our party de-
| string honest government by Just ad-
ministratfon.
John l. King spoke of the splendkA
work OF State Superintendent OF Public
Instruction Joyner and the following
resolutions offered by Rev. Taylor. were
adopted by reclamation:
Resolved By the Democratic party
OF Guihord county In convention as
eembled, that We point with pride to
the record Of tactfui aggressive and
| successful achievements OF Hon. J. 7.
Joyncr az superintendent Of public In
struction.
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SO REPORT SAYS
There Is No Definite AdviceS Con-
corning an Encounter, But Reports
That Have Been Received Indicate
That There is Probability of Such
a Battle Having Occurred-It is
Officially Found That the Japanese
Laid the Mine That Destroyed the
PetrOpayIoysk.

Washington, April 30.-Reports have
reached the state department. through
sources the officials do not care to d.
vulge, to the effect that a great battle
has been fought on the Yalu river re-
sulting in a complete japanese victory.
Details are unobtainable.
The state departments advices place
the scene Of the japanese crossing of
the Yalu at Chin Tien Cheng. a town
on the Manchurian side of the river,
which it is reported was finally captur-
ed by the Japanese. The date of the
battle is stated to have been last Tues
day and the delay in receiving the news
is ascribed to the absence Of telegraph
facilities in this remote quarter Of
Manchuria.
The Japanese legation here has nc
news confirming these reports, but the
matter has aroused intense interest in
official circles. Reports which have
from time to time reached the Wash
ington government from it's agents in
the field indicated that the two great
armies would not come in touch before
May 1, and that what has heretofore
occurred was nothing more than mere
outpoSts and collisions between scout
ing parties. 1t is believed now how.
ever, that the weather conditions ir
Manchuria have improved sufficiently
to facilitate the movements Of the
troops and artillery and that the two
van guards have consequently come to
gether a few days in advance of the
expected date.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-03
DECIDES AGAINST A. C. [.
VERDICT IN THE SELMA JUNO
TTON CASE.
Schedule Ordered by the Corporation
Commission Is Safd-LOs9 Would
Amount to Sis a Day.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. y. c.. April 30.-Late this
afternoon the jury in the Wake Supe-
rior court. in the Selma junction case
returned verdict. This was that the
schedule ordered by the corporation
commission TO be made by the Atlantic
Coast Line, between Rocky Mount and
Selma is safe and that the train pro-
posed to be put in operation can make
the run with safety and with due re-
gard to the schedule of other trains and
necessary stops. This was the main
issue submitted to the jury. There was
another upon which it found that the
probable cost Of operating the new train
per day would be forty dollars and
probably the income derived from its
operation S25. 1t will be contended by
the corporation commission that the
jury having found the fact that the
schedule is safe one and that the
train will promote the convenience of
the public. it's reasonablenesS is not
to be determined by the earning capac-
ity-of the train in question, detached
from the main Atlantic Coast Line Sys-
tenn.
Archibald Moore White from Madison
county under sentence for horse steal
day. He had been a trusty two years
and was a hog feeder. He had only
ten days more to serve.
A charter is granted to the Interna-
tional Railway Signal Company OF
Winston, capital stock $250,000 to equip
railwas with a new signal system and to
sell rights to use the same.
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BOTH SIDES GIVE In.
Telegraphers Strike Against Southern
Express Co. Called OF.

Roanoke, Va, April 30.-The strike
inaugurated against the Southern Ex-
press Company by the telegraph oper-
ators express agents along the lines
of the Norfolk and Western railway
two months ago, when several hun
dred express Offices were closed be-
cause the express people would not
grant ten per cent. increase in COM
missions paid the teleeraphers on ex-
press business. was called OFF to-day.
after the conference between Il. w.
Leary, vice-president and general
manager OF the Southern Express
Company and a committee from the
Order Of Railway Telegraphers. who
represented the strikers.
II. r. Johnson, president OF the
n e. w railway, acted as arbitrator.
Slight concessions were made by both
sides, but the telegraphers got prac-
tically everything asked. and the set
tlement is declared to be satisfactory
TO all concerned. The Order Of Rail-
way Photographers has been recog-
nized by the express people
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-03
A. & NJ. 65, TRINITY 26.
Results of the Track Meet Between
These Colleges ut Raleigh.
Especial to The Messenger }


Raleigh, n. c., April 30.-The Agri-
cultural and Mechanical college teams
won oil except three Of the thirteen
events in competition with Trinity col
lege here this afternoon. The result
was a surprise to the victors. who had
their first track team.
The following is a summary OF the
events and winners:
Hundred yard dash. Squires. of Agri-
cultural and Mechanical. in 10 1-5 sec
onds; Mile run, Cufbreth, of Agricu!-
tural and Mechanical. in 5:45: 220 yard
dash. Squires. of Agricultural and Me-
chanical; one half mile run. Burns, of
Agricultural and Mechanical. III 2:17:
High hurdle. PETS. OF Trinity, 20 IA;
mile run. Howie, OF Agricultural and
Mechanical. in 1:5T; running high jump.
Miller, OF Agricultural and Mechanical.
feet IL inch: low hurdles, Squires. OF
Agricultural and Mechanical, in q 2-5
seconds; running broad jump, Farrior,
OF Agricultural and Mechanical 10 feet
inches; one mile relay race, Battle,
Howard. rowning and Roper, OF Trini-
~ in 4:15; pole vault. Penew, OF Trinity
8 feet inches; putting the 16 poIrd
shot. Seifort. of Agricultural and Ne
chanical. 33 feet 5 inches: throwing the
hammer, Scarleth. OF Trinity. 50 feet
ga inch
The total number Of points. Agricul.
tural and Mechanical 6s: Trinity 25.
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JapS Laid the Mine That Destroyed
the PetrOpav1oysk.

st. Petersburg, May 1.-The following
telegram from Viceroy Aledeff, under
date Of April 30th has been received by
the Emperor:
THE special commission appointed
to inquire into the cause of the sinking
Of the battleship Petropavlovsk has es-
tablished beyond q doubt the fact that
the battleship struck a mine laid by
the enemy within the radius of the eus-
tomary evolutions Of our fleet, on the
occasion OF it's sorties in the outer road
stead to get the enemy. The explosion
Of this mine under the bow compart-
ments and bunkers of the Petropav-
lovsk resulted, according to the view
of the company Of experts in which
share. in series Of explosions through
the detonation OF the pyroxylin and the
twelve inch shells in the ships maga-
zine and in the explosion of the powder
cartridge stores, as well as of the
cylindrical boilers. These several ex-
plosions were observed in the two min
utes which elapsed before the battle
ship was wrapped in a sheet OF flame
and disappeared beneath the sea.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-03
A Sure Thing.

IL Is said that nothing Is sure except
death and taxes, but that Is not al
together true. Or. Kings New D1scov-
cry Tor consumption is a sure cure fCf
all lung and throat troubles. ThoU-
ands can testify to that. 1lrs- c. b
VanMetre OF Shepherdtown. W. Va,
says Il had a severe cas-. az Bronchitis
and for q year tried everything heard
Of. but got no relief. One bottle OF DR..
Kings New Discovery then cured me
absolutely" It's infaliibie Tor Group.
Whooping Cough. Grip. Pneumonia and
Consumption. Try il. It's guaranteed
by r r Bellamy. druggist. Trial
bottles free. Regular sizes 60c and
S1.os-
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Nc NATIONAL GUARD.
General Woodruff Says Material is
Splendid-Miss Elizabeth Hinsdale
Married-Argument in Selma Case
Ended.
Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh, N. c., April 80.

f[dlelSn, N. u, April oV.
General Carl A. Woodruff. who is with
Inspector General Balm in the inspec-
~tion Of the North Carolina National
Guard was seen at military headquart
ers today, the inspection having been
completed and then asked in a general
way what was the condition Of the Ma
tional guard said the material was.
splendid and that he saw hundred Of
enlisted men whom he would like to
have in the regular army if he now had
a command in it. He noted the enthu-
siasm and the evident intention to learn
from every possible way. He greatly
enjoys his tour OF the state. He has
until June 1st to make his report to
the War Department. The First Regi-
ment, which is to go to Manassas GER
tainly made fine showing. Every one
of it's twelve companies passed inspec-
ton and the disbandment Of none was
recommended by Colonel Balm who
looked after that matter. The Second
Regiment lost one company and the
Third Regiment lost two.
State Treasurer Lacy says that all
the sheriffs except those who were al
lowed more time in which to settle
state taxes had done so quite well.
About 27 counties are allowed until the
first Monday in May to make final set
Elements. The sheriff Of Buncombe is
allowed until June to make settlements.
At Christ Church this morning DIR.
J. NJ. Winfree. of Richmond, and Miss
Elizabeth Hinsdale. daughter Of Colo
mel and Mrs. John w. Hinsdale were
married. DR.. Winfree's best man was
Mr.. Eugene Jones, OF Richmond. and
Miss Nell Hinsdale. q sister Of the
bride. was maid OF honor. The grooms-
men were DE-. Frank Upshur. Mr.. Chas.
Antrim. and DR.. Harry Baker. all of
Richmond and Messrs. Samuel ]. Hins-
dale and John w. Hinsdale. OF Raleigh.
The bridesmaid was Miss Annie Hins-
dale. The wedding was one Of the most
fashionable of the season. Last even
ing at the Raney Assembly Rooms a
dance was given in compliment to the
bridal party, Mr.. Valentine Perkins and
Miss Dora McRae. OF Chapel Hill, lead
ing.
Today the long argument in the
Selma Junction case in the Superior
court ended. There were five days OF
evidence and two days OF argument.
The Trinity college and Agricultural
and Mechanical College base ball teams
will have to play another game to de-
eide the college championship OF North
Carolina
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from General Kuropatkin. under to-
days date as follows:
General Sassulitch reports that the
night OF April 2S-2Sth passed quietly.
Small bodies Of japanese are moving
on the right bank of the Yalu. at the
mouth OF which steamers are arriving.
"On April 18th at about two in the az
ternoon, japanese columns were seen
going from Yangampho towards Wiju
and a party OF japanese scouts were
seen on a mountain south OF the Sin
diaju.
The japanese have not yet under
taken any active operations"
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A Out and Dried Affair.
Especial to the Messenger. }

Raieigh, n G. April 30--The repub3i-
cans In county convention here had a
very brief session. everything being cut
and dried. Deputy Collector Adams
presided Posmaster Bailey offered
resolutions which were instantly ADOPT
ed. Request to consider IT section by
section. not being given any attention
The lists OF delegates to the congress
sional and state convention were hand
ed in and instantly declared adopted.
Many negroes present took a very ae-
tive part. Ten OF them were chosen
delegates TO the state convention.
among these, z A johnson, Second
Assistant u 6. District Attorney.
James H. Young. negro. deputy revenue
collector, chosen to congressional con-
vendon. There was no sign of lily
white movement
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This Exposition is Larger i'm Scope
Than Anything Ever Before At
tempted-The Formal Exercises In
cident to the Opening Were Sim
pie. But Could Not Have Been I'M
proved Upon-President Roosevelt
From the White House Touched
the Button That Started i'm Motion
the Wheels of the Exposition
This Ceremony Was Attended by a
Select and Prominent Number of
People and Was Interesting to
Those in Attendance.
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Gunboats Fire on the Russians.

Toxic. Aprf1 30.-S D.. b.-Admiral Ho-
soya, commanding the third squadron
reports that on the morning OF April
29th gunboats fired on the enemy at
the mouth of Yalu river. but the Rus
slams did not reply. Later a flotilla Of
small ships armed with cannon, opened
fire on $50 of the enemy at Sandoroto
and latter retreated to the mountains
leaving many wounded. The japanese
had no casualties.
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College Games.

At Philadelphia-Yale1 1, University of
Pennsylvania O.
At Annapolis Johns College 8.
Johns Hopkins University 6.
At Bethlehem-LaFayett 8. Lehigh 1,
Give innings).
AT Worcester-Holy Cross 3. Har-
ward l.
At Princeton. n. J.-Princeton 2. Cor
nell /.
At Lexington, Va..-Randolph- Macon
college 5, Virginia Military Institute o.
At Macon-Clemson college II. Aer-
Ger University 4.
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First Battle OF the War.

Kaupang LIE, Manchuria. April So
The first battle of the war is persist
emily reported to have occurred on the
Yalu river. Sixteen thousand japanese
crossed the stream Thursday and at
tackled thirty thousand Russians, who
were strongly fortified. 1t is runlored
this morning that the japanese were
re-enforced and that the battle con-
tinues. The japanese Zharp shooters
killed many Russian< officers, whose
uniforms were conspicuous.
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Guilford County Demo
Gratis Instruct Dele
gates for Him
UNANIMOUS VOTE

RESOLUTIONS Were Adopted Conn
mending Major Stedman 10 :. tho
Democracy OF North Carolina as
Candidate for Govcrnor-State
Superintendent Joyner Is Praised
For His Record Since He Has Been
In Ohice-Republican Convention
I'm Raleigh Was Cut and Dried
Affair.
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Japs Concentrating Near the Yalu.

ST Petersburg, April 3O-The Japa-
nese troops are still concentrating in
the neighborhood Of the Yalu river. but
nothing OF particular moment has thus
far been reported.
The Emperor received a telegram
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Special r:2usic at First Baptist church
tooav. - morning service besides
regular choir there will be = tenor SOL
by Ar. ". L. Williford. At the eveniny :
service SOLO by Mrs. Scheiburne OF
Richmond. Va. A Quartette rendere =
by Miss Aaynie Henderson. Mrs
Schelburne. Er. J. d. Smith. Mr.. w.
II. Muse
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Especial 10 the Aessenger)
Winston-Salem, ~. G., April 3o-The
Democratic convention of Stokes coun-
ty in Danbury. toda~ instructed it's DEL
egation 10 vote first. last and all tho
time for Glenn for Governor.
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A negro base ball team from Raleigh
will play Ccokley's Southern Stars. g
loca! negro team. on Monday afternoon
CT Hilton park.
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South Atlantic League.

Observation-Disclosures 4, Charles
ton II.
At Columbia-Columbia 16. Augu-
ta II.
At Savannah-Macon 9. Savannah 2.