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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
JUDGE GRAY FOR PRESIDENT.
Grover Cleveland Said to Have Paved
Way for MISUNDERSTANDING I'm
the Deal.

Especial to The Washington Post.)
Wilmington, Dbl. Jund 2S.-Ac-
cording to a story current in political
circles here, William J. Bryan has
been o~utgeneraled by Grover Cleve-
land. and the former President has
shrewdly paved the way for the nomi-
nation OF Judge Gray. said to be his
real choice for President, at the Dem
ocratic national convention.
Josiah Marvel. a prominent lawyer
of this city, and originally a strong
Bryan supporter. but now one OF the
closest and most active friends OF
Judge Gray in his effort to land the
nomination, has admitted
that he spent the night with Bryan In
the Hoffman House. in New York.
the day before the latter sailed for
Europe several months ago. when he
secured the promise Of Bryan that
he would support Judge Gray IL he
received the nomination at st. Louis.
This visit was made at the instance of
Mr.. Cleveland, who. it is said, desired
Bryan's hands securely tied by a
promise before he discovered hat
Gray was Cleveland's real candidate.
Judge Gray's friends here who know
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01

"N-nothing. Mr.. Bowser, / wish yor
and consult with him a little
why in blazes should l consult Will
a druggist? Is this a prescription
81 think he could tell you what G
A. j. means. I've got an idea, and per
haps he'll corroborate it. Just Gror
in and ask for a bottle of soda mint
and ask him if he can tell"
LII be hanged if l do" growled
Mr.. Bowser as he stamped up and
down. when l don't know enough to
run my own business I'll take a header
into the river"
Ten minutes later. however. he made
an c to go out and buy somt
cigars, and he went straight to thu
drug store and asked for information
The druggist asked him a few ques
tons and then made his reply. Mrs
Bowsar knew just what would hap
pen.- She and the cat went to the from
door at the end Of u quarter of IL
hour. They were just in time. AZ
Mr.. Bowser left the drug store two
men were passing. With a whoop and
a roar he sprang for them, and as
they turned the corner and fed fol
their lives he pursued. AS they pass
ed his house they were gaining a lit
tie. but he was buckling down to h,
work and had his jaw set. Nothin:
but red blood would console him. Ths
druggist had told him that G.. A. !
stoad for Great American JackaSS.
n. QUAD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
KNOXVILLE TO E5Aoo.
Trains VIII be Running Over New
Tracks by October fst

Knoxville, Tenn. June z7.-Chief
Engineer Willowby, Of the Knoxville.
LaFollette and Jelico branch OF the
Louisville and Nashville railroad. is
authority for the statement that trains
will be running from Knoxville to
Jelico by October L. The heading OF
the Cove creek tunnel. south OF La
Toilette, has been cut through and
work IS being pushed or the O
sets ana Black Oak tunnels. which
are very difficult pieces of engineering.
When trains run through Knoxville
TO Jelico. the Louisville and Nashville
through line from Cincinnati to At
Ianta will have been completed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01

Judge Kyle, Of Alabama. Made One
OF the Federal Judges Of the Canal
Zone.

Montgomery, Ala, June 27.-Judge
Osceola Kyle. OF the Eighth Aiaba-
ma Circuit, while In this city was off,
cialIy notified Of his appointment al
n Of the federal judges of the Pana-
ma canal zone. Judge Kyle. who Is
a Democrat, was renominated for a
term Of six years as Circuit Judge at
the second democratic primary. He
will resign b office as oon as he
qualities for his new place. which he
will accept. Judge Kyle f. a native
Of Macon county. Alabama, and served
three times I'm the Alamaba Legfsla-
ture, WAS a major in the Spanish
American war. has served as a men,
Der Of the state board OF railroad
commissioners and L. now completing
his first term as Circuit judge. His
home Is at Decatur. Ala.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
SOLD LIQUOR ON SUNDAY.
Echoes from Operas to be Pre-
sented-Revival Of Baseball.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, N. c., June 27.-Two
negroes were in the tolls of the law
today for selling liquors on Sunday
and without license. The cas came
to the notice Of the police through
Ed. DAILY, another negro, who was
found in an intoxicated condition on
the streets. DAILY was locked up I'M
til this morning, and at the hearing
he testified that he bought tie liquor
with which he got drunk from Jim
last two named were placed under a
$500 bond for their appearance at
court, which they could not give, and
were sent to Jail. Mayor Hollowell
also held DAILY for a witness when
Superior court.
The principal amusement for the
week in Goldsboro Is a production en-
titled Echoes from Operas" which
will be presented in Messenger Opera
House on Thursday night. The play
will be presented under the auspices
of st. Stephens church, for the bene-
fit of which the attraction will be
given. There are n hundred and
fifty people in h cast, from among
the best amateur musical talent in the
city. The fact that home people will
present the attraction will cause Ii to
have more interest than it otherwise
would have. The affair is going to
be n of great beauty, as special
costumes. To have the best scenes
from favorite operas brought right
here at the doors of Goldsboro peo-
pie is an opportunity that they will
not fail to appreciate by turning out
with a large audience.
Major w. T .HollowelI left this
morning for Richmond, where he goes
to take his wife to St. Luke's hospital.
She has been in Ill health for some
time. and it has been found necessary
to have an operation performed. The
many friends of the family hope the
operation may be successful and that
she may soon be restored to health.
Goldsboro is soon to have a revival
of colored baseball playing. Fer
some time Goldsboro had the best
colored baseball club in the south.
They defeated everything that they
came across 'ThG dilbanded and
a part Of the team went to Norfolk
and h balance to Wilson, and on
Thursday of this week the two clubs
will begin a series of three games on
the diamond here. They will draw
large crowds Of white people, as they
have always o in the past.
Jesse Holland, a coIored laborer.
was given a hearing this morning be-
fore Justice D. J. Broadhurst on the
charge OF false pretense. He had
secured money from Messrs. E A
Stevens and his brother, E. L. Stevens,
with the promise to work 1t out. He
failed to make good his promise. and
at the hearing he was sem to the
roads for thirty days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
DoWser Deceived
A Sculptor Selects Him as a Model For a. Well Known
Character. but 1t Didn't Turn Out as He
Expected 1t Was Going To.

"My dear. let me tell you some
thing. 70 have got Achilles and Her
culeS mixei up. Hercules represents
strength"
Never It's just the other way. By
thunder, but
Mrs. Bowser walked over to the book-
case and took down a volume OF the
encyclopedia AMI read TO him:
Achilles. the hero of Homer's Iliad,
was the son of King Peleus and Thetis,
a sea goddess. belonging TO a line
be was dinnei in the river Styx by his
mother and was thus made invuiner-
able. except in the heel, by which he
was held during the process. Soon aft
er the fall OF Hector. Achilles made a
contract OF marriage with POlyxena,
the daughter OF the Trojan king. but
was slain by her brother Paris in he
temple OF Apollo. where the marriage
should have been celebrated. Accord
ing 10 other accounts. he was slain by
Apollo. who assumed the likeness of
Paris as a disguise. His ashes were
placed i'm an urn with those Of his
friend Patroclus and were buried ON
the promontory OF Sigeum, where, after
the fall of Troy. the Princess Polyxena,
who had been made Il prisoner, was Of
fered as a prOpitiatory sacrifice
"Do you find anything in that, MIR.
Bowser, to show hat Achilles repre-
sented strength she asked as she
handed him tie book.
He took it from her hands, and,
walking to a back window, he raised
the sash and flung it out. Then he
turned and said:
"If / am not here in the morning
you need not be surprised. IL I've got
to be a fool I'd better go and jump
into the river"
"Of course you are no fool" she re-
piled. You have simply got two
names mixed. I've got an idea, if you
won't get mad about it, that the
sculptor came here to play a joke on
you"
"Play a joke on NEON Bowser?
Never il this world!w
"Do you know that he is a sculp-
tori"
"Of course l do"
"How do you know it,"
Because-because-he-he"-
"You do not know. He simply said
he was. 1 wouldn't believe it unless
I saw him at work. Just what did he
say to you?"
woman, are you trying to coddle
me as if 1 were an infaHt?" shouted
the red faced Mr.. BOwser.
81 merely said l thought the man
was playing some sort of game. If
you want to put Achilles in the place
of Hercules, l have no objection. Did
the man give you his professional
cardF'
mo, but he gave me this memo
randum. It says | am to pose as thu
G. A. j. l can figure out that G.. A
means Great Achilles, and 1 suppose
that J. relates to Jove in some way.
What are you looking SO red in the
face about:"
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In the evening. an hour at a time.
What do you think of the ideaT"
The cat crept, under the lounge and
gurgled and gasped, but Mrs. Bowser
controlled her feelings and presently
asked:
did he explain who Achilles WASP"
"Of course not. Do you think he
wanted TO insult meF"
Then you know, do your"
know? Know? Do l know a street
a from al ice wagon? 1 might as
we'll ask if you know John L. Sulii-
a from the great Napoleon. If that
is the tone you are going to take, you
have heard the last word from me-"
Now, don't get vexed," she soothing
~ replied. Never having heard you
mention the>name of Achilles. I didn't
know that you were posted. Why did
the sculptor select you to pose for the
character
"On account Of my height. build and
the size of my arms and legs. as repre-
senting strength. The figure has got
to have the appearance OF a strong
man.. you know"
81 don't agree with you on that point.
Nothing in history tells Us that Achilles
was overmuscular.
What shouted MFR. Bowser as be
jumped to his feet. You had better
post yourself before crfticising me.
Any child ten years old will tell you
that Achilles represents strength. Ey-
cry day you may read the expression
strong as Achilles"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss sss Of &WzZzzM
BILL POSTERS ORGANIZE.
In Election of Officers, Mr.. s. !
SchlOSS is Chosen Secretary.

Richmond. Va, June 27.-Bill pos
ters from Delaware, Maryland. Dis
trct of Columbia, West Virginia,
Virginia and North Carolina met here
today and organized the Middle At
lantic States Billposters' and Distrib-
utors' Association. There were twen-
ty-two delegates present, representing
more than one hundred cities. in the
states above named.
The following officers were elected:
w. S. Burton, Richmond, president;
S.. A. Schloss, Wilmington, n. c., sec
rotary; Jesse K. Bailess. Wilmington,
Del, financial secretary, and John
Shoemaker. Washington, D. c., treas
urer.
This association Is to be chartered
by the National Bill Posters and Dis
tributors' Association and about COM
pletes the organization all over the
country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-01
copyright, 1904. by T. c. McClure.I

Copyright, 1904. by T. c. McClureJ
a RRS. BOWSER had TO run In
1--WE to a neighbours IN an err
XV4 rand the other evening, and
she left Mr.. BOwser smok-
ing and reading ind in a contented
frame OF mind. Half an hour later,
when she returned. a strange nan was
Just leaving the house. and NJ. Rowser
betrayed mental exit ,nent.
Il hope II is no bad Ea"s." she OBJ
served.
No"
Seine OF your club frtend3:'
NO"
Mr.. Bowser sat down and tried to
read. bat i: wa 10 so. Re was up and
walking around within five minutes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Witchcraft.

! In the good old times, of which
everyone loves to read and is glad he
didn't live in, a certain dame, who
dwelt in a small cottage perched on a
kill, had acquired an evil reputation by
reason of her unusual attire, and be.
cause she had adopted a little girl who
otherwise would have become a charge
on the township. So, when her pious
reighbors saw the maiden growing up
into a pretty and attractive damsel
they deemed it their duty to drive the
old woman and the maid from their
midst. For" said they, while it is
bad enough to have an ugly witch
in the place, it is altogether impossible
to submit our sons to the dangerous
entertainments of one who might be-
witch them with her beauty"
Moral-People did not believe in
witches in the days when they did be-
lieve in them any more than they do
now when they don't.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02

! public, The young and the thoughtless
and lively OF all ages must needs find
outlet for their enthusiasm in display
Of flags, roll of the drum and much
noise of every kind. But these sound
and-mess-producing ones of this gen.
Grafton know, as well a. do the quiet
and sedate people, that this is a Ma
ton, to be always spelled with a big
N. These lively and thoughtless ones
would be first to respond to the call
of their country for soldiers, and would
fight v~aliantly beneath the waving
folds of Old Glory. All could respond
and appreciate, and they bless God for
1t, the meaning of the Fourth of July
the birthday of a nation, in fullest lib
people.
The fathers who framed the immOr-
tai Declaration of independence knew
their business; that it was serious and
momentOus, possibly fraught with near
death for themselves. I'VE must al
hang together" said one of the sign
ers, meaning that every member
should sign the document. Yes. hang
together, or separately" quickly re-
sponded the wit among that body.
They might have their jokes among
themselves, but they we'll knew that
the great undertaking was the most
momentous of their lives; it proved to
be the grandest of the century. The
French revolution, even, was not near
ly SO important IN its results. The
France of to-day has scarcely
than one-half the population OF the
United States, and excels the latter
only in art, music and literature. But
France was a great nation 1000 years
before Jefferson wrote the lines of the
Declaration of independence. Our ia
theirs were wise men and they knew
that in this act they were making his
tory, most colossal history. Hence
they were deliberate, and mar
~velously thorough. AS a piece of liter
allure it stands forth a magnificent
English classic; its sentiment is lofty
and inspiring.
Until this July 4. 1916, the Amerl-
tduS mCLC q bOOy Va AONOllSlo d5dluS .
constituted authority. They were
rebels against their king and traitors
to their country. Had the British been
successful in the conflict the names of
the great leaders of the revolution
would scarcely have been named III
history.
The Declaration was read II days
later in New York city, on a spot just
in front OF the present city hall, be-
fore the entire continental army, which
received it with widest enthusiasm;
just as did the people at their homes
all over the country. 1t stopped dis
sension, sealed unity and strengthened
all in a glorified purpose to conquer
or die.
No wonder that American people are
proud of this great work, which con-
verted attainted rebels into digniiel
r~evolutionists. The act promoted adj
miration abroad, just as it excited ad-
miration at home. 1t paved the a
for recognition of this country by
France and most effective assistance
from the king of that country. The
original copy, signed by the members
themselves, is preserved with the
greatest care at Washington, being |
Justly regarded as one of the most il
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Danger Ahead,

The Mother-Why in the world.
John, are you so anxious to have a
telephone put in The house before the
Fourth?
The Father-Simply because we have
ten children, and | want to have facil-
tiles for quickly communicating with
the doctor.
The Mother-But don't you remem-
Der that we decided the children could
have no fireworks Of any kind?
The Father-But they are to have
candy and some of your cake.-Brook-
lyn Life.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02

iustrious state documents in all the
world. If Magma Charta gave liberty
to the English people, the Declaration
OF independence assured a grand ma
ton to the world, contributed largely
to the overthrow of the French monar-
chy, and has caused it's impress to be
felt in every country, Russia itself not
excepted.
Hail, then, the anniversary, and well
come. Let it never cease to he COM
memorated with appropriate cere-
moniais, this august natal day of a
great and prosperous people, which is
altogether free. Were it less esteemed,
the fact would foretoken a decline of
patriotism-a forging of links into a
chain for the binding of the limbs OF
nperty. WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
TIA r-v~ ---
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Means an Extension.

The filing of a new mortgage no
tice of five million dollars by the
Mississippi Central Railroad Com
pany last week probably means that
the road is to be completed from
Scranton to Natchez. This road
was formerly the Pearl and Leaf
Rivers railroad, and there is forty
five miles of it in operation, from
Hattiesburg to Silver Greek. The
name was changed some time ago.
The filing of this mortgage notice
would seem to indicate that there is
some big system behind the new
road. and that it will be built from
Scranton to Natchez, as the original
charter calls for. Just what big
system is behind the Mississippi
Central is not APPARENT just yet, but
some who are familiar with the
south Mississippi railroad situation,
seem to think that it is the Frisco.
1t is expected that it will develop in
the next few weeks who is behind
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
The Romance That Came Too Late.

A young nan residing in a neigh
boring town recently bought a shirt
which was purchased in the East.
Rolled up in the inside of it he found
a note from a young lady who had
worked on it, in which she said she
would be pleased to correspond with
the buyer of the shirt. provided he
was matrimonially inclined. OF
course, the nice young man answered
it on perfumed paper and used his
rosiest language, stating how glad he
would be to marry. In a short time
he received an answer stating that the
young lady had been married three
years and had two children. Upon
investigation to find out why he was
too late it was explained by the fact
that the shirt had lain on the shelves
of the local dealer for several years.
He did not NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AID.
vertiser.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
AHectionate.

"Oh," gushed the romantic maid,
watching the fireworks, lust see that
golden rain sink into the bosom of the
sky!"
yes" answered the facetious youth;
land just see the sky rocket."-Judge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Suicide at Coffeeville.

J.. F. Foster, a prominent young
business man of C~offeeville, after
bidding his nearest friends farewell,
committed suicide last week by
shooting himself through the heart
in the presence of several of his
friends. Mr.. Foster was highly es-
teemed, both in business and social
circles. Temporary insanity is sup
posed to have been the cause of tho
rash act. He was a young man
highly esteemed by all who kuea
him.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
The Day After.

Our streets fist a sight: All its corners
an hooks
Are chuck full O. rubbish. o! my.
The mess O. red paper an rocket stick
looks
Jest looks like the fifth o. July.
philadelphia Press.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02

of the tom-toms,
gimcrack S, fireworks.
emf Mardi Gras fea-
lures and general fan
faronade attendant upon
Fourth of July celebra-
tons is a healthy, deep
seated sentiment, which
may we'll be termed pa
triotism-a love for and
abiding faith in the re-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
One-Armed Willie.

Willie held the cannon cracker
In his fingers, 10 be brave
All there was of Willie never
Can be buried in one grave.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Wilfred,s

I think the little shining stars
That blink way up so high
Are simply Roman-candle balls
Stuck, fast into the sky.
Judge.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02
Riooded Cattle for the Philippines

Prof. J. S. Moore, professor Of
dairying at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, last week
shipped by way of San Francisco
to Manila sixty head of grade Jer-
sew mich COWS, four Holstein COWS
and one Holstein bull. These cattle
go to Prof. w. c. Wellborn, COM
missioner of agriculture for the
Philippine Islands, and are to be
used for building up the dairying
interests of the islands. Prof.
Moore says this is the finest lot OF
cattle ever shipped from Oktibbeha,
the banner cow county of the State.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02

Deacon Goode-Why, Johnny, you
must have had a great time on the
Fourth.
Johnny Jimcrack-Bet l did; but
Tommy Plunks he's in de hospital.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-07-02

"That walking delegate sacrificed
his health in the cause of labo- did,
eh? Eyes. He always rode, never
walked, drank nothing but champagne,
smoked forty-cent cigars. and soon got
IN incurable dyspepsia."-JuIge.