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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
SELMA CONNECTION CASE.
Argument by Attorneys For State and
Coast Line-Decision Against E&-
Treasurer Worth.
Especial to The Messenger.)

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Raleigh, N. c., May 1.-THE state
charters the Calumet Lumber Com
pany. OF Raleigh, capital stock s124,-
900; Alfred T.. Norton, of Jersey City,
the principal stakeholder.
In III Superior court here, there
was long argument in the ase involv-
ing the power of the Corporation
Commission to require the Atlantic
Coast Line to connect with the South
ern railway at Selma. Attorney Gen
eral Gilmer and Fred A. Woodward
for the state cited many authorities.
Junius Davis and James H. Pou ar
gued for the Coast Line and made a
new point by citing Section 1857,
Subsection 9, Of the Code, which
says in the n of operating
freight and passenger trains the rail-
way shall have the right to make
their own rules and regulations. The
argument will be concluded Monday.
Judge Brown in n Superior court
here decided an interesting case, in
which ex-State Treasurer Worth sued
for $4,000 on private bond, given by
". H. Martin, one of his clerks, who
stole $4,000 from h treasury. The
bond sued on was given IN 1895 and
was replaced lated by one in a bonding
company. The judge decided against
Worth, saying the statute of limitation
applied to bond.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Is 1T.

President Roosevelt has announced
that the republican platform must
be short, incisive, decisive, precise
and concise" We do not know what
other platform would in the presi-
dents eyes come nearer filling the bill
than Theodore Roosevelt" This We
think would. Theodore Roosevelt
it seems. is to be the issue in the ma
tional campaign. Theodore Roosevelt
Is to be the republican candidate.
Theodore Roosevelt is to be the man
ager of the campaign for the republic
can candidate. Why not then also
make Theodore Roosevelt" the plat
form also. as that gentleman has
made himself everything else in con-
nectiOn with the republican side OF
the contest He seems to be the
whole thing. In fact, he is the whole
thing, so far as the republicans are
concerned. If there are any with
whom he is not, they are afraid TO
say so and have TO pretend that he is.
But the republicans will have enough
of Theodore Roosevelt" as candi-
date, campaign leader, political issue
and party platform by the time cleo
ton day closes-November Sth next.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Trying to Force Laborers to Work

Vienna, May THE Builders AS
ISOLATION to-day locked out $4,000
bricklayers, stone maSons ard labor
ers. This step was taken for the pur-
pose of defeating strikes on certain
buildings, the completion Of which is
urgently necessary. A year ago the
men demanded a ten per cent. in
crease in wages, but the masters re-
fused to grant their demand, though
they did concede a higher minimum
wage, which, however, did not salts
fly the workmen. The employers are
confident that the present step will
compel the men TO accept their terms.
Special prices on Carpets at Pol
vOgt'S.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
To Farmer and StOckman.

For Farmers and Stock owners: use
Elliott's Emulsif1ed Oil Liniment-is
the best ever produced. You get a
full pint for Csc, and you'll find 1t a
very satisfactory liniment for use in
the family and on animals. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group, if you don't
have DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil on
hand for the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

The Thibetans are believed to be the
dirtiest people on earth, and h La
mas are the dirtiest Thibetans. A cor
respondent remarks that the country
people are probably a little less dirty
than the townfolk because they are
constantly exposed TO the purifying
winds of the tableau lands, which are
nearest equivalent in Thibet to a cold
bath."-Exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

The Russians still insist that the
are only Turing the enemy to his
doom.-Atlanta CONSTITUTIONS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

Uncle Joe Cannon would give the
ticket ballast It's going to need it
Atlanta Constitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
WARREN.

Rev. II. w. WatJen conducted the
weekly prayer meeting service at the
Baptist church last night, large number
being in attendance. Rev. Mr.. Cady con-
Quoted the mid-w service at the M. +.
church.
A number OF the local horsemen have
laid out a race track on the ice north of
Warren bridge in the section of the river
known as the cove. Trials between own
ers of fast horses are held daily and
number OF good races take place daily:
The track used is a mile in length, ana
is marked off at stated distances by the
trees that the oyster men use 10 marx
their beds I'm the river with.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Crawley, Formerly
residents or this town, are VlsltlnB reih-
Mr.. Charles ". wheaton. who has been
on a business trip here, has left Tor
New York city
The residence OF Mr.. q. l.. browne was
fumigated a few days ago as result OF
the family are able TO be about town
again.
Warren lodge X. of p, held their regu.
lar meeting in odd Fellows hall last
night Business OF a routine nature was
transacted. Following the business ses-
sion social exercises were held
The "Old Folks concert, which was
to have ben held by the Ladies Aid so
ciety OF the NJ. Il. church at an early
date. has ben postponed.
Politics are warming up, and the poll
ticians and party supporters are daily
| getting i'm their good work. Rumors are
afioat as to the possible nominees for tn
| Democratic party, but the decision will
be made at the party caucus next Tues
/ dav evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
THE NEWS pRov1DrNon r. l., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1904
DENOUNCES
BAR-R00M
GAMBLING.

Giacomo Fusco was tried in the Sixth
district court today on the charge OF an
assault with a revolver upon Joseph
Feoli.
A row occurred In Tiber street bar
room last Saturday night over game
OF cards.
The game was broken up. the partici-
pants went toward the street. and as
they were approaching the outer doorway
Fusco pulled revolver and began nring.
and as alleged. at Feoli.
The latter was so scared tnat ne tell
upon the icy sidewalk and cut his chin,
that wound at the time leading 10 the
supposition that one OF the bullets had
made a glancing wound.
In the course OF the hearing II was
brought out by a witness that two men
OF the party had revolvers in their hands
Immediately after the shooting was over.
Fusco was bound over to the grand july
in 1900. He gave bail,
After the surety had been given Judge
Sweetland delivered a short but interest
ing lecture anent serious assaults In Lit
tie Italy
IT have before now had occasion TO re-
mark that there Is too much gambling
carried on in the bar-rooms OF this (the
Fourth) district.
Men engage in card playing. trivbll
Quarrels ensue and out OF these disturb
ances come these assaults.
IF this gambling I'm bar-rooms was put
n stop 10 there would he fewer complaints
OF this character before this court"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
BRISTOL.
Sudden Death Of William E.
Easterbrooks.. More Scarlet
Fever-.CiViI Service Examiners

The changes which are TO be made In
Tho uote, Relyedere are to be commenced
,r a few days. The north store is to
be occupied wholly by a hotel office read
ing room billiard room and buffet "A
restaurant IL also TO be established In
connection with the hotel, where one can
purchase light auncheons. Col Virgins
the present proprietor. arrived here yes
terday and took charge.
william G.. Easterbrooks. son OF the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Easter
brooks. died yesterday morning while at
work harnessing horse to take Mr..
Cummings to the cars. Councilman Cum
mings goes to Providence daily TO at
tend 10 his business. and for years IL
has been the custom for Mr. Easter
brooks TO take him 10 the train. DR..
O. r. Slegel was Immediately summoned
and pronounced death due to paralytic
shock.
Two more cases OF scarlet fever were
reported at the town clerks office yes
terday by DIR. o. r.. Siegel. ono OF the
pauentS, WdlleI d6c, W"' ~ "N"'N'
when discovered.
Yesterday there was a special civil SER
vice examination In the custom house OF
the Federal building here for the grade OF
clerk and carrier for the purpose of fill
ing an existing vacancy I'm the postoffice.
II was n scholastic examination held
during the middle of the day and was In
charge OF Edward l.. Stebbins, secretary
OF the civil board for the Boston dis
trict. There were seven persons taking
the examinations. five from here and one
each from Warren ar:l harrington. They
were Harry V. Cady Walter Wright
John Doherty, Jr.. Walter Kerr and
! Thomas Tobin OF this town, and Fred
erick Payne OF harrington and Miss
| Henrietta Burtch OF Warren.
The Republican town committee have
arranged for the party caucus 10 nomi.
nate for town officers, next Tuesday
| evening I'm the district court room at
| o'clock.
: Edward r. O'Donnell formerly n mai
carrier here is extremely III at his home
on Mount Hope avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
PAWTUCKET.

The regular weekly meeting OF the Paw
tucket association OF Stationary Engi-
neers held last night was a very Interest
Ing one. President T. p. Burke was in
charge. Three applicants were admitted
10 membership. communication from
that he would be at the meeting OF March
~ and would have with him an exhibit
20 be made at the worlds fair OF boiler
accessories. Visitors were present from
the measures discussed was the project
OF having q home for old and disabled
members or the order. a safety water
gauge column was received from Paul b.
Hyette OF Philadelphia.
Q clerk In the Ross company's store, on
q charge OF stealing goods from the firm.
A member OF the hrm Identified large
amount OF clothing at T1lfers home as
having been stolen from the store. The
clothing was taken 20 the police station.
Members OF the police force were drilN a
yesterday In the state armory by sergt.
Gardiner.
The funerals OF Miss Sarah Martip and
Or Gardner T. swarts OF the state
board OF health, Mayor Higgins and 9TH
srs Inspected Abbott Run stream yester-
A horse attached 10 a sleigh ran quite
distance yesterday. The animal start
- merriiy on Main street but opposite
Maple street caught the runner OF the
sisiEh In The car track The horse ran ran
WALKER. a sister of DR.. James NJ. Walker.
Ess " the sleigh. She was not badly
fhsr. is a report that the trouble be-
Fertile e3mpsnys uAii south wood
oas iAsts1 nssxly q yssr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
DOINGS AT BROWN.
Mr.. Hsrsey Gives an Interesting Reading.
Other University Notes.

Last evening Mr.. Hersey OF the Eng
ries OF three readings. He read from
Kiplng's poems and excellently interpre-
ted the fire, dash and aggressiveness OF
this modern writer. The program was as
follows:
\ Tommy" Danny Deever," "Manda-
lay" Fuzzy wozzy," "Bobs." '-rhe Alb
sent Minded Beggar," ''The Native Born"
Mans Burden" "'rhe Bell Buoy" THE
Truce OF the Bear" Boots" IN. l."
"The Return" Chant Pagan" Recess
sionai"
The ffty-sixth annu2l convention OF the
Theta Delta Chi fraternity will be held
in New York city on Feb 20, q, % and 23.
The third annual Brown banquet is an
event OF the near future and everything
now points TO a most successful assem-
blage. For the past two years this ban
quet has been a most important happen
ing ia the college year and the attend
ance last year was so large that this year
II will probably be held In Sayles hall In
stead OF the Gymnasium.
The committee IL making strenuous ef-
forts to obtain some OF Browns most IA
nous alumni as speakers. and, with a
promises TO surpass those OF past years.
About the middle OF April Is now
thought of as the time for the banquet as
that will be before the sub-freshmen have
gotten far along in their spring athletics.
The purpose OF this banquet is to show
In legitimate way to preparatory school
men the advantages of Brown as a col
lege In accordance with this purpose a
large number OF preparatory school mon
will be invited to visit Brown at that
time The committee In charge OF the BAN
quet is as follows:
| G. b. Francis. chairman: r. L. Mac1n-
| tyre, A. L. Briggs. f. T. Stevens, N. b.
! Judah, L., l.. Price, w. A. Spicer, f. t
| Parkhurst c. II. Hull. II. S. Harding. c.
| Hoyt, w. ID. Swaffeld, F. Schwinn, #
| w. Cooke, f. Porter p. Matteson. A
! Gurney, G. Fowler.
| The John Carter Brown library Is near
| ing completion as rapidly as Is consistent
| with good workmanship. The outside ha:
been completed for sometime and the ap
pearance OF the main hall gives evidenc'
| that the inside OF the building will be botf
beautiful and artistic.
This main hall occupies about three
quarters OF the space in the whole build
ing. A small inner porch, finished in beau
tiful italian marble, leads from the doo
to the hall, at the entrance OF which ar
two pillars OF Indiana limestone. The tol
OF the pillars are of composite style,
Corinthian circle. surmounted by an Ioni
scroll. At the other side OF the hall ar
two similar pillars and behind is an opel
fireplace. The walls are deliberately finish
ed, the prevailing tint being delicat
green. This work OF finishing the walls 1
only about half done, however The floor
have not been laid and no book case
have as yet been put in. At the corners o
the building are smaller rooms TO be use
as offices and for various other purposes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
TIVERTON.

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry p. Gardner was cele-
brated Tuesday. at their home on the
Main road. large number OF guests
from TSverton and the adjacent towns
were present 70 offer congratulations.
Many OF the invited guests from Fan
River we're disappointed In not being
present tho inclement weather and the
unavoidable delay OF the electric cars
making IL impossible for them TO do so
The house was prettily decorated with
flowers and green foliage.
The reception was held from 3 10 8
O'clock IN the afternoon, and from TO
10 O'Clock In the evening Mrs. Herbert
Chaplin OF Fail River and Mrs. George
l.. church. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner assisted In receiving. With them
were Mrs. Samuel Allen and air. George
w Grinnell who were bridesmaid and
hest man when they were married half
a century ago.
The presents were handsome and nu-
merous. and included gold coin. silver.
Venetian glass, bric-a-brao and punches
OF pinks A pleasing program OF music
was rendered by Miss Ada Chase, pianist,
and Miss Clara Wing, violinist.
Mrs. Gardner was formerly Miss Os-
born and the Osborn homestead has been
their home the greater part Of their
married life.
Senator George ". Lawton on Tues
day presented In the state senate an act
I'm amendment Of chapter i4S2 of the pub
Hc laws, relttive GO the changing OF the
time OF the election OF town officers In
Tiverton from June TO April. This only
changes the time 20 It's former date.
Senator Lawton also presented n resolu-
tion 10 ALLOW Lucy Allne Tower 10 build
a wharf In this town near her summer
residence Both matters were referred
10 the committee on judiciary. 10 which
goes also the petition presented by Rep
resentative william l. Frost that Louisa
n. Hsscall. n summer resident be al
lowed 20 build a wharf west OF her resi-
deuce on Nannaquaket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
LARGEST WATER MAIN
IN new YORK BURSTS.

New York Feb. ia four-and- d-one
the largest main in the city. burst early
today between slst street and 90 nd street
doing thousands OF dollars OF damage 10
adjacent property and depriving a large
section OF the upper west side OF fire
protection and water until the damage
Is repaired
The torrent OF water tore UP the road
way and filled cellars for four hours be-
fore the pressure was shut of.
Easements In the neighboring buildings
filled up so rapidly with the flood coming
from the hinge high pressure main that in
number OF cases sleepers In Easements
had narrow escapes from drowing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
PAWTUXET.

One Of the most successful masquerade
balls that has been held IN the village for
several months occurred I'm Odd Fellows
hall last night under the auspices OF Mar
tina washington Rebekah Lodge No. %.
Social club. I. o. O. f., and clad In cos
tunes OF all sorts ranging from prince 10
pauper, nearly 300 maskers made merry
from $50 until midnight.
The Savoy orchestra led by William
Mcclure furnished music for the 20
numbers on the program, which included
plenty OF the old fashioned sort such as
money Musk" Portland Fancy" and
the "Virginia Reel" which pleased the
older portion OF the assemblage.
For the best lady's costume, an ebony
candle stick was offered with an inkstand
and stamp tray as second prize. A silk
umbrella was the trophy for which the
men contested and there was small dom
KEY and ash receiver for n BOBBY prize
The Judges were George s. Cam. Frank
Field and Mrs. Frank Andrews and they
awarded the first prizes to Mr.. and Mrs
Vaughn.
! About 1880 there was an intermissior
/ for refreshments after which the dancing
was renewed with additional vigor.
The floor was In charge OF Robert X
willoughby and Frank Andrews. while
the general arrangement were I'm charg'
/ OF the following committee r. j. Mas
sard. chairman. Mrs. Herbert ]. Corp
Jennie ~. Allen, treasurer; Jottie Tay
lor, secretary; Mrs. Frank Andrews, Mr.
and Mrs. Willoughby. Mss Albee anS
Miss II. Christian. A prize OF pink sill
stock collar was awarded 10 Susie I'll
linghast as the champion ticket seller.
The ice IL causing more trouble thi
| winter about the Rhode Island Yach
club house that usual for on the ooca
sion of its breaking up. II smashed severa
OF the big cross beams under the building
\ that brace the iron uprights Several bi
anchors have been lifted from the mud b
| the ice and Stewart Massard In keeping
yirilant eye on them 20 see that they ar
not carried on or II they are dropped {
get the rsngee OF their location. Nor
bother is expected before the breaking "a
OF the ice now In Still HOUSE cove
A regular meeting supplemented by 20
ciai session was held by the Fire Kin
band at the engine house last night an
there was a good representation, OF tn
members in attendance.
The large number OF young people
last nigft's meeting at the Baptist churcl
was an encouraging feature and Rev
Thomas r. Bartietts talk on the last par
OF the sixth chapter Of the gospel OF Johr
proved very interesting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19

Olneyville branch OF the Providencs
News Is at Heffernon's News Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40-West
owen Farrell told the police last even
ing that he had been assaulted by one
Patrick Nangle. but so far he has not
convinced them that such was the case,
for Mr.. Nangle has the reputation or De-
ing a peaoeable and law-abiding citizen
and conducts his saloon in most orderly
manner.
Farrell claims that he went into the
saloon and asked for a drink and was re-
fused, but later was served, ana tneh'
according 10 his story. the rev % peg pesan; na
injured about the head. for friend OF
his took him TO DR.. 7. j, FarrelFs onlce,
where six stitches were taken In scalp
wound but the police are or the opinion
that the young man on leaving the saloon
slipped and fell on the ice. but Farrethi
claims that the WOUND cs was rs made ,nvsstil Sith
eating the case today.
USED A KNIFE.
Giovanni Salvatore. IL years old. EN-,
ployed al the Atlantic mills, was arrested
yesterday noontime, by Constable Jonh
sault with a knife on James Lupo, fei-
low workman. The story goes that sal
vatore slashed Lupo across the right leg,
tust below the trunk OF his body, ana
cut through his trousers and underdraW.
ers. but did not touch the flesh. Just
what the row started over Is rot known.
GENERAL MENTION.
Manufacturers and Anchor lodges OF
Odd Fellows have been granted a dispen-
sation by District Deputy Grand Master
George Amidon to meet at an early hour
on Tuesday evening, so that they can
dispose of their regular business, anu
then attend the session OF what Sheei
lodge on North Main street. when Grano
Master William II. Sweetland and suite
will be In attendance.
Thomas j. Murtaugh, John McGann
clerk at 1901 Westminster street. has al,
ways been noted for his &uthfulness ano
honesty. but he forgot 70 tell some Oh ms hls
| closest companions that boy had made
HIS appearance at his home, 67 OAK street:
Ivahoe lodge. Knights OF Pythias. heid
we'll attended meeting last evening, and
talked over matters pertaining to the
entertainment that Is TO be given shortly
One gas light out and one disturbance
suppressed, was the extent OF the read
ing OF the records at the Chaffee street
police station this morning.
The services at the Catholic churches
consisting OF Rosary, sign OF the cross
and benediction was celebrated last
evening and were largely attended.
The scholars OF the graduating class
of the Roosevelt street evening grammar
school received their class pin last even
| ing.
/ Owing TO the depression of business
| Messrs. Schwab and Meyers have decided
| to close their cafe on Stokes street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-19
HEARING Of THE FAIR
CASE NOW IN PROGRESS

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. ls-In the
hearing Of the Fair case now IN pro-
gress before John A. Hosmer, sitting az
court commissioner DIR. John Caiwey who.
performed the autopsy on tho two VIC
Tins OF the automobile disaster testified
that In his opinion the death OF Charles
l.. Fair occurred at least n few seconds
after that OF Mrs. Fair.
The witness disagreed with DR. Peril
quet. the French physician who examined
the bodies In France and who said he
discovered break In the cerebral en-
veiope I'm Fairs head According TO Dr.
Calwey this would be Impossible az Dr.
Perriquet had never performed n com
plete autopsy.
The cerebral envelope r. within the
skull. and the skull was never opened
until the bodies arrived In this city.