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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

bodies OF the victims of the Dogger
Bank afair was held today at Hull.
The proceedings were puriy formal and
no official announcement was made;
but IL was stated positively hat Vi
of.the dead men received wounds in
nicted by both machine guns II a
larger shell.
The report of Thomas Carr, admiral
OF the fishing fleet, dated from the
North Sea- is a picturesque touch, a
plain sailors yarn OF the occurrence
which was handed to Foreign Minis.e-
~LansGogne tonight. Cars report
SAYS:
W were fishing in latitude 55.1S
north and longitude 5 east the night OF
october Il AT 11:30 p. m. a large ieeE
OF men-of-war sprang up on our lee
bow, the wind being south-southeast.
one squadron passed by our lee side.
The remainder. consisting Of four bat
tleships. Steamed just across our head,
throwing search lights over our fleet.
As soon as they got to windward they
began firing on us, their projectiles
lying all around and across our decks
Tor a full quarter Of an hour. some of
the snots passing under our main sail
so u~npleasantly near the men who were
cutting fish in the pound that they
cleared u down below, one shot pass
ing right between them, I very much
regret TO say hat others in the fleet
were not 50 fortunate as us in escap-
ing hurt. The Crane was sunk. her
skipper and third and were killed and
all the rest OF the crew were
with the exception of the cook. The
skipper OF the Gull, it was who. being
hailed by the Crane, saying we are
linking hove Up his gear got out a
boat and went to the rescue of the un-
fortunate survivors.
The Moulmein, Mino and Snipe all
had shots pass through them. the two
former vessels being obliged to make
sail homeward, but hat may be ow-
ing to thick weather causing them 10
miss the fleet.
L don't know whether they took US
for japanese or whether they were
practicinS to get their hands in. There
must be a mistake somewhere. They
ought to have known We were only m
offensive fishermen"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

New York, October 25.-One of the Of
ficials Of the International Mercantile
Marine Company ave out a statement
tonight regarding the wrecked Atlantic
Transport Lines freight steamer Mas
sachusetts in which he states that the
steamer went ashore on Abaco Island,
II miles north of Hole In the Wall oil
October 18th during a heavy gale The
outer bottom Of the Massachusetts, has
been damaged. but the inner bottom
is intact and the ship will be saved
Wrecking apparatus has been sent
from Norfolk, va, TO assist the steam
er. The Massachusetts is commanded
by Captain Crichton. She sailed from
Cardiff october 1st for New Orleans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28
Ants are Effective as Destroyers Of The
Boil WeeviL.

Houston. Texas, October 25.-Dr. 7.
B. Galloway has received a telegram
from h agricultural department at
Washington asking If IL were true
that he had given out an interview
stating that the Guatemalan ants were
a failure as boil weeviI enemies. DR..
Galloway promptly answered that the
interview was not true. that Collins
and Coll would go TO Guatemala an
originally intended and further study
the ants IN their native habitat DR..
Galloway has just returned from Vie
foria, where he looked after b ants.
and expressed himself Is satisfied with
the york o being don with them
by DR.. Weber and DR.. Hunter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28
THE MASSACHUSETTS LOST.
An Atlantic Transport Line Steamer
Stranded DC the Bahama Islands.
No Report Of Loss of Life.

Nassau, N. P, October 25.-The AZ
lantic Transport Line steamer Massa-
chusetts, from Cardiff from New Or
leans, stranded off Abaco Bahama Is
lands, october 10th. She is resting
easy.
The Massachusetts is of 1913 tons
gross and $50 net, is 400 feet long, has
IS feet 8 inches beam and her depth is
81 feet 8 inches. She was built al
Camden, N. J., in 1903. Captain Crich-
ton Is the commander Of the vessel and
she has a crew of SO men. The Mas
sachusetts sailed from Cardiff October
LIST with a cargo of coal for New Or
leans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

Tampa, Fla, october 25.-The cap
tain Of the Spanish steamship Ontu-
media, which arrived today. reports the
loss of the steamship Massachusetts,.
The captain states that on the after
moor OF October Goth, while off Stirrup
Key, his vessel was approached by an
American two masted schooner, with
flag at half mast. The schooner asked
the Ontaneda to report upon arrival Al
port the loss of the Massachusetts, the
wreck having occurred II miles north
OF the Old Bahama channel. The name
OF the schooner reporting the wreck is
known. 1t made no mention OF loss
of life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28
CRISIS PAST
Russia Will ConC6de Ev
cry Demand Made
by England.
0 An APOLOGY


For the Act of the Russian Fleet I'm
the North Sea-Compensation Will
be Given the Sufferers and the Off
GERS Responsible for the BIunder
Will be Punished-The Delays in
Diplomatic Procedure Have Pre-
vented Full Settlement OF the Differ
cnces-Great Britain is Still Stirred
and the People are SoIidly Behind
the Government. but RuSsia's APP
parent EagernesS to Make Full Re
paPatiOn Has Done Much to Allay
the Deep Resentment in the Public
Mind.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28
Hitch Elected Honorary Member Of
the Oglethorpe Company.

Augusta, Ga, October 25.-A>special
TO The Chronicle from Savannah. Ga,
says:
Former Captain Robert Hitch, who
had been dismissed from the military
service of the state by order of the
governor upon the recommendation of
the court martial that tried him for
failure to prevent the mob at States
boro from securing and lynching the
prisoners Cato and Reed, was tonight
elected an honorary member of the
O~glethorpe Light Infantry, the COM
pany hat Captain Hitch commanded.
It has been the custom of the Ogle-
thorpe's TO elect all Of it's retiring COM
missioned officers honorary members.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

tible in diplomatic circles, general
speaking there is the greatest conf
dence both among diplomats and high
officials of the government hat the
affair will be amicably adjusted.
To a member of the court, the Asso-
ciated Press learns, the Emperor has
already expressed a determination To
punish whoever is responsible for the
error.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

London, October 26.-A dispatch
from Hull TO tht Times says that the
correspondent, rs the result OF his in
yestigation, is of the opinion that the
attack OH the British trawlers by the
Russian second Pacific squadron was
a deliberate act, perpetrated with
knowledge OF its character.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28
Especial to The Messense

St Louis, Mo, Oct 25.-The Gillette
Sales Co., Chicago, was awarded Gold
Medal at Fair for beauty. safety and
practical shaving qualities OF Their
safety razor. 1t has by far the largest
sale Of any in the world.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-28

Nj. j. L. Quinn, of Jacksonville. was
Wilmington visitor yesterday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
PROFITS OF Truck FARMING.

An Ohio reader wishes to know if he
can safely assume debt to the
amount of $500 for the purchase of
sixteen acre tract of land of fairly
good quality, situated close to large
city. the land to be devoted to market
gardening and poultry. This is one of
those questions which are more cas-
lily asked than answered, for it all de-
ponds upon the man. Some men may
incur a debt of this size with inn
punity, while others should make it
point never to owe any man dol
lar. Where a good market is handy
and the growing of vegetables and
small fruits is intelligently carried on,
as much income may be derived as
from good sized farm. We recent
" asked a market gardener, Swede,
who of course was Industrious and
saving, how much gross revenue he
could get from his ten acre patch in
the course of the year. He said that
take one year with another he man
aged to make the land average about
$125 per acre, and that his best profits
came from his greenhouse and hot
beds. This income would hardly
justify such load of debt unless a
man could, with his family, do most
of the work himself There is always
very sharp competition in this line
in all our cities and stuff is often sold
very cheap to the retail trade For in
stance, as we were talking with him
his man sold ten baskets of as fine
tomatoes as we ever saw for 10 cents
a basket, and the baskets held a peck
each OF course a good part of this
mans living was obtained from his
garden and was not included in his
Estimate of returns given us.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
bursernents.

bursements.
Reform in expenditures must be had in
both the civil, military and naval estab-
lishments in order that the national ex-
penditures may be brought to a basis of
peace and the government maintained
without recourse to the taxes of war.
Conclusion.
| have put aside a congenial work, to
which I had expected to devote my life,
in order to assume as best l can the re-
sponsibilities your convention put Upon me.
l solicit the cordial cooperation and
generous assistance of every man who
believes that change of measures and
of men at this time would be wise, and
urge harmony of endeayor as well as
vigorous action on the part of all SO
minded.
The issues are Joined, and the people
must render the verdict
Shall economy of administration be de-
manded or shall extravaganza be encour-
aged2
Shall the wrongdoer be brought to bay
by the people. or must justice wait upon
political oligarchy?
Shall our government stand for equal
opportunity or for special privilege?
Shall it remain government of law or
become one of individual caprice?
Shall we cling to the rule of the people,
or shall we embrace benefcent despotism?
With calmness and confidence we await
the peoples verdict
If called to the Office of president I
shall consider myself the chief magistrate
of all the people and not of any faction,
and shall ever be mindful of the fact that
on many questions of national policy
there are honest differences of opinion. 1
believe in the patriotism, good sense and
absolute sincerity of all the people. 1
shall strive to remember that he may
serve his party best who serves his coun-
try best.
If it be the wish of the people that Z
undertake the duties of the presidency I
pledge myself with Gods help. to devote
all my powers and energy to the duties of
this exalted office. Very truly yours
ALTON B. PARKER.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29

PludSAlCS SilCuiu IIlu III The operating GX-
penses of his business such a tremendous
percentage of increase, would he not
promptly set on foot an inquiry for the
cause of the waste and take immediate
measures to stop it, especially when
trusted employees have been found dis
honest and convicted and a widespread
impression exists that thorough investi-
cation may discover other cases of mall
feasance? When the chief executive re-
ported to congress that Through frauds,
forgeries and perjuries and by shameless
briberieS the laws relating to the proper
conduct of the public service in general
and to the due administration of the post
office department have been VIGOROUSLY
violated there was a general popu-
lar demand for a rigid. sweeping investi-
cation by congress In addition to that un-
dertaken by the executive himself. Such
an investigation the Republican majority
in congress would not permit although
the minority insisted that the interests of
good government demanded 1t. And the
minority was right. The liberality, pa
triotism and national pride of the people
should not be made an excuse for waste
of the public funds. Official extravaganza
is official crime
There is not a sentence in the Repub-
lican platform recommending a reduction
in the expenditures of the governments
not a line suggesting that the increase in
the cost of the war department from $34-
100000 in 1856 to Sis GEO 900 in 1904 should be
inquired into. and not a paragraph calling
for thorough investigation of those
departments of the government in which
dishonesty has been recently disclosed.
The people, however, can by their votes
II they desire it. order such an investiga-
ton and inaugurate a policy of economy
and retrenchment. 1t is safe to say that
this will not be accomplished by indors-
ing at the polls the Republican majority
Of the house of representatives which re-
fused the investigation and made the APP
preparations. nor by continuing In power
the administration which made the dis
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
SHOWING WALL PAPER

Ano suggesting the treatment of the room
or roomsis an art as well as the hanging Of
it. The best results can be obtained from
a man with the up-to-date experience in
that line. The lady when ready to make
her selection will find better and more con-
venient comfort by paying visit to my
show room, where carry in stock samples
of all Imported and Domestic designs in
Wall Hangings. carry the largest stock
of Wall Paper in South Jersey, which I sell
cheaper than the Phila. iobbers, as ! buy
direct from the manufacturer.
All work done by me is guaranteed first
class.
Prices lower than the lowest
Call up Phone 69L. Country Work Specially
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
sOrHE EARTH AND THE FULLNEss
THEREOF.

This Biblical text has a peculiar and
forceful significance these glorious har-
vest days, when field, garden and or
chard vie with each other In rewarding
honest toll. Just as man in his intel
hgence, or too often his ignorance,
shall have treated the earth is he now
being rewarded for his generous work
a hundredfold, and even thirty and
fifty fold where his mistakes and blum
ders have been condoned and in a
measure rectifed No employer of
man SO fair and just, none so generous
and responsive, Is the earth. The cat.
tie on the hills, the dairy herds BY the
river bank, the cackle and gable of the
poultry yard, the bursting barns and
fields of tasseled, well cared corn, the
bending boughs of the orchard, the
white fiecked cotton fields, are the be-
ginnings of national wealth. Because
of these, steamship and freight train
move ceaselessly, men wrangle in the
grain pits of the market places. gold in
a continuous yellow stream flows into
banks, the factory spindles hum and
all humanity is busy as ants or bees,
and all because the crops are good and
the earth has yielded Of her fullness.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29

Gracle-ohl Stealing jam! I'm go
ing to tell mamma. Freddy Wouldn't
you rather have some jam Harper's
Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
LIVES ON THE FAT OF THE LAND.

LIVES ON THE FAT OF THE LAND.
He had just finished stacking the
last of the grain and went into the
house to supper; no company expected,
just an ordinary meal for the family.
Illustrating how an up to date farmer
may live on his own resources that sup
per was worth noting. On the table
there We're cold fried chicken and
poached eggs, cottage cheese, baked
potatoes, sliced tomatoes, apple sauce,
corn bread and riz biscuit, beet and
caulihower pickles, the finest of but
ter, thick cream and a pitcher of milk,
a fruit salad and tea, and with the ex-
ception of the sugar and tea every
thing on the splendid bill of fare was
produced on his own farm. But doesn't
that layout make a town mans mouth
water when he thinks that all he has
to fall back on is salary. a telephone
and downtown grocer? And the
above menu could be changed and
never deteriorate either in quantity or
quality 365 days in the year. Best
fed people on earth, these American
farm families, just as soon as they
find out how to use their privileges and
opportunities
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-09-29
For the FiIipinos.

independence For the Fiiipinos.
In some quarters it has been assum-
ed that i'll the discussion of the Philip
pine question in my response the
phrase self government was intend
ed to mean something less than indie
pendence. 1t was not intended that it
should be understood to mean nor do
l think as used it does mean less than
independence, However, to eliminate
all possibility for conjecture / now
state that | am in hearty accord with
that plank in our platform that fayors
doing for the Filipinos what we have
already done for the Cubans, and |
favor making the promise to them now
that we shall take such action as soon
as they are reasonably prepared for it.
If independence such as the Cubans
enjoy cannot be prudently granted to
the Filipinos at this time, the promise
that it shall come the moment they
are capable of receiving it will tend to
stimulate rather than hinder their de-
velopment. And this should be done
not only in justice to the F'ilipinos, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
A Fanny Crosby" Song Service.

At the Tabernacle this afternoon at 4
o clock there will be an inspiring service.
Miss Crosby the blind poetess and hymn
writer, is known all around the world.
Miss Crosby's favorite hymns will be
sung, the story of her life told and every
one will be better for having been in the
meeting. The public is cordially invited
to be present.
The programme is as follows:
Opening exercises.
Prayer.
Song.
Bible Reading-Miss Maud Reid,
Quartette.
The story of Fannie Crosby-Mrs. j. C.
Massee.
Song-"All the Way My Saviour Leads
me"
Solo-Miss Nina Cooper.
Saved by Song-Reading-Miss Der
tina Stein.
Song-"Rescue the Perishing.'
Solo-Mrs. Horace Dowell.
Fanny Crosby's Songs-Miss Rose c.
Broughton.
Duett-Miss Lucy Dowell and Mr.. Paul
Dowe!l.
Closing remarks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
The Assault on Editor Whichard.

The Greenville Reflector gives the toll
lowing additional particulars OF the as
sault upon the editor of that paper:
GAS the editor of the Reflector was
returning from dinner he was passed on
the street by a. Horton, saloon keep
or. AS ne was passing he said Good
evening. Mr.. Norton, and was surprised
at the latter saying Don't trouble your
sell about speaking to me or l Will mash
your jaw He used other threatening
language OF the same character as he
walked on. but no reply whatever was
made to his threats.
Thursday evening a little after $50
clock, as the editor was on his way
home from the office, at Five oints he
was assaulted from the rear by Horton
who struck him several times.
TO defend himself the editor drew
pistol and shot twice at his assailant.
One of the balls struck the stomach, but
coming in contact with button, its
force was broken so that no damage was
done. The editor was not injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE CABLE CO.-Pianos.
BOBBITT-WYNNE DRUG Colts Right.
s. BERWANGER-One-P Price Clothier.
DARNELL & THoMAs-Piano Economy.
sKANDIA INSURANCE CO.-Statement.
DoBBIN G FERRALL-Spring Dress
Goods.
BoYLAN, PEARCE & Co.-spring Fab
RIGS.
A. B. STRoNACH Co.-New Spring
Dress Values.
J. VAN LINDLEY NURSERY CO.-Floral
Designs.
SHERWOOD HIGGs & CO-New Sea-
sons Goods.
NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE
CO-Statement.
TEUTONIA INSURANCE CO.-State-
ment.
INDEMNITY FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Statement.
LAFAYETTE FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Statement.
LAW UNION AND CROWN INSURANCE.
CO.-Statement.
VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE INSUR-
ANCE CO.-Statement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Mr.. SLAUGHTER A COMPOSER.
New Resident of Raleigh Writes St.
LOUIS Exposition Two Step.

Mr.. R. A. Slaughter, of Greensboro is
Eere to take charge OF the Green Trading
Stamp store. Mr. Slaughter is not only
a progressive young business man, but
Is something of a musician as is shown
by the following from the Greensboro
Record. The Record says
Mr.. r. A. Slaughter has composed
ard published a march entitled The
Exposition March, dedicated to the st.
Louis Exposition. He has forwarded
copy to the leaders of the exposition
bands, in consequence of which, compIi-
mentary to Mr.. Slaughter, it will be
played by all the bands on the opening
OF the expOsltion. The piece is very
c2tchy," possessing musical merit and
has elected many compliments from
those who have heard it. The EXPOSE
tion March" will be played at the Grand
in this city on suitable evenings by Will
hams orchestra. Copies will be placed
on sale at the music stores in few
days.
The Record congratulates Mr.. Slaughter
on his composition and hopes it will
make big hit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
PERSONALS.

Mr. J. H Beckham, of Charlotte, was
here yesterday.
MIR. Isaac Dortch, of Goldsboro, is IN
the city
Mr.. c. L. Willis, of Morehead City, is
visitor to the city.
Mir. J. E. Morganton, of Hickory, was in
Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. r. II. Hayes, of Pittsboro, was III
the city yesterday.
Mr.. W. C. Douglass left yesterday Tor
a visit to Southern Pines.
Mr.. T. B. Parker has gone TO his nome
at Hillsboro for Sunday.
Mr. H. j. Munson, of Wilmington, is a
visitor to the city.
MIR. ]. H. Watson, of Salisbury IS a
visitor to the city.
Mi. o. G Lands, of Henderson, is a
visitor 10 Raleigh
Mir. John Holmes, of Fayettevilie, was
in Raleigh yesterday
MIR. Graves Stikeleather, OF AsheNilie
was in the city yesterday.
MI. p II. Ingalls,, of Hcrtford county
Was in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr./J. A. Turner, of Louisburg, was
visitor 10 Raleigh yesterday.
DR.. V f. Turner returned to the city
Yesterday from Washington, d. c.
Solicitor Aubrey L. Brooks, cl Greens
boro. after a visit to Goldsboro, was hers
Yesterday on his way home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Judue Merrimon Would Accept.

rrhe Asheville Citizen interviewed Judge
lanes H. Merrimon on the report that
ne would be a candidate for Congress
in the tenth district. and he said:
IF am nominated by the Democratic
convention / should accept the nomina-
ton and run. I am not, however, seek
ing the nomination and shall make no
.nort TO get it."
Il should think the convention would
be inclined 20 pursue the usual course
AL renominate Mr. Gudger unless some
rood reason Is shown 10 the contrary
n this Is somewhat the common law OF
tie party
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Letter to J. D. Briggs.

Dear Sir: A man said: Send me 20
gallons Generally 1 use "a; don't think
it'll be enough.
Had left.
Ordered more for another job 16 for
the job.
Had left
This comes from Messrs. w. A. and F.
Bower, Methuen. Mass. They add: This
has been our experience all this year.
New agents always have to go through
it. After a little, they learn to guess
better Yours truly,
f. w. DEVOE & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
I'm AND ABOUT TEE CITY.

A gentleman of this city said yesterday
that the weather man must be selling out
his winter remnants at cost.
Mr.. H. M. Reese yesterday removed his
residence from just east OF Peace lnsti.
tute to the Clark home corner Polk and
East streets.
Rev. w. H. Moore, of Pittsboro, the
presiding elder of this Methodist district,
viii preach at Epworth church morning
and night today.
Rev. w B. Lee, of the Brazil Mission,
will tell of mission work in Brazil at IL
O'Clock this morning at Edenton Street
Methodist church.
concert by the Blind Institution band
will be given in their auditorium on FIJI
day evening, March 4th, at o'clock and
the public is cordially invited.
Mr.. s. Brown Shepherd left by the 1:2O
a. m. train this morning for New YORK,
where he goes as receiver for the United
Insurance Company OF this city, whose
license was revoked a few days ago by
the Insurance Commission.
Mr. C. C. Baker. of this city, repre-
sentative of r. NJ. Sutton & Co. of Bal
timore. dry goods and notions says the
firm has purchased the Jackson building
lately occupied by the LLOYD l.. Jackson
Company and will occupy that.