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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
WILL WATCH RIVAL FLEETS
I'alwan to Guard Against Violation
OF Neutrality In the Philippines.

Washington, April 10.-Admirai
Train. commander-in-chie of the All
attic station. has cabled the navy de-
partment that he has dispatched the
cruiser Raleigh. which has been at
Labuan, and several torpedo boats to
the island Of Palawan. to observe the
mo ysment Of the hostile fleets which
must PASS through those waters. This
direction was not given as the result
of any special orders fro mthe depart
ment, but under the broad instruction
sent some months ago to the comu;an-
der of the Asiatic station TO take all
proper steps to guard against any vio-
iation of neutrality by either belliger-
ent in the Philippines. There Is no
dock in the Philippines big enough
to handle any Of the great Russian hat
tleships, 80 that fortunately IL will
not be necessary for the state depart
ment to decide whether or not the rus
sian vessels can dock in our ports &
clean their bottoms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
TO THE AMERICAN SOLDIER
Veterans OF the Civil War Invited to
Participate in a Meeting Mt. WASH
ingtOu.

Washington, April 10--A two-day's
greeting to the American soldier. con-
templating a meeting Of the veterans
who opposed each other i'm the sixties.
May IL and IL. Cordial invitations ID
participate have been G n every vet
eran association. North and South
The programme c~ontemplates o
than thirty speeches of greeting and
response. with an address OF welcome
by General G.. II. G~rosvenor. of Ohio.
Other speakers will be General Chase.
Post Department Commander Grand
Army OF the Republic; Captain Grit
fifth and General Rosser. the youngest
Of the brigadier generals of the Con-
federate army.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
INTEREST IN NAVAL RATTLE
Frcnch Naval Critic Expresses His
Opinion Concerning Roiesavensky's

Paris, April 10.-The authorities
here are satisfied that the Russian sea-
ond Pacific squadron viii not sees TO
put into Saigon, French Cochin-China,
as the shallow tarbor does not permit
of the entrance of deep draught war
ships.
The imminence of a naval battle
aroused the keeuest interest. III. Be--
net, the naval critic of the TemDs-is
also Of the opinion. previously express
ed in other quarters, that Admiral RoJ-
estvensky plans inf1icting losses equal
to mis- own and thus reducing Japau's
naval effective so that the remaining
Russian ships, reinforced by Admiral
Nebogatoff's division of the second Pa
cifc squadron, from Jibutil (French
Somaliland) will permit Russia to pre-
sent an equal if not greater sea power
than Japan. In the meantime. NJ. Eer-
net asserts, the second Pacific squadron
is likely to seize the Dutch island 0f
Great Natuna for use a a base, jusri-
flying it's course by Japan's use Of ;ne
Mao islands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14

Slss,t for Objectins to Profanity In
Hearing of His Little SON.

A special to Asheville from Canton.
I'm haywood county says:
Richard Platt, ~ years old. last
night shot and fatally wounded W. p.
Williams at this place Both men are
prominently connected. The shooting
occurred from a horse. and the cause
is said to have been due TO Plat using
lad language In the presence Of VIII
lsa.ns young son. At the time Piatt
was sitting on his horse in front NJ
Williams. house and after a few
word hal passed drew his pistol anil
shot twice ~infiicting fatal injuries.
Plat escaped but was caught later In
n night and has ecn taken "a
Way i.esvilie."
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AT c II
Russian Nsrships Sighted i50 Miles
Nurtif-N-srtheast OF Singapore.

Singapore, Straits Settlements. April
la.-The latest information In regard
to he Russian squadron. commanded
by Rear Admiral Enquist. which pass
ed here Saturday afternoon. was
brought here today by the British
steamer Gregory Apacar. The latter
yesterday sighted the Russians ships
twenty miles northeast Of Manki. one
of the islands Of the Anamba's group,
about $50 miles northeast of Singapore.
The Russians were At anchor when the
Gregory Apacar passed them.
Information has also been received
here TO the effect that four ~warshsps.
apparently japanese, were OF Cape St
James. near Saigon. April 7th.
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IN TOGO
Japanese Express Pleasure Over Ap-
proach of the Russian Squadron.

proach of the Russian Squadron.
TOXIC, April 10.-Vice Admiral Rol-
estvensky's second Pacific squadron
has not been reported here since il
passed Singapore Its whereabouts and
the plans of Admiral Rojestvensky arc
subjects of the kcenest general speeu-
latiol.
1t is quite generally assumed that
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky does not
desire an immediate battle. and thar
he will attempt to reach V~ladivossok
where there are docks and shops, or
seize a base. The latter curse is
deemed unsatisfactory on account OF
poor facilities and the danger of po-
liticai complications. Many believe
that the Russian naval commander
has a second rendezvous in the Pacific
cea and that he will speedily Iuit
he China sea and go eastward OF The
Philippines. If ~vladivostok is his OBJ
jective the Pacific is considered TO be
more favorable for the accomplishment.
of MS purpose, although it largely de-
ponds on Vice Admiral Rojestvensxy
himself.
The japanese newspapers and public
express relief and pleasure oyer the APP
proa-h of the Russian second Pacific
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st. Petersburg. April 11.-2:45 y.
m Russia's information regarding
Posastvensky's fleet. its location des-
tination and intentions. is based solely
on foreign dispatches which are all
too nleagre to prevent a quick ripen-
ing I of rumors. according TO enc
Of which the adverse fleets have al
ready Joined battle. Others OF these
dispatches are attempting to locate
v2riously the battleship division of
the squadron. The admiralty stead
tasty processes it's inability to imparr
any light or clarity the situation and
there is reason to believe the profess
sion is made in good faith. at least rs
applies to all except the very highest
Offices.
The admiralty informed the Asso-
ciated Press that the report received
Yesterday was not from the comman-
Ger Of the squadron but from the car
tain OF. a merchandising who had en-
countere1 the fleet and reported to the
russian consulate at Singapore.
Some naval officers conjecture that
the four hattleships are delaying liz Or
der to effect a junction with Vice Ad.
miral Nebogatoff's divisions. but gen.
orally credence Is given to the report
that the battleships are taking IL
southern route through the Sunda
Straits. the selection of the Singapore
route being regarded as in the nature
of a TENT and to minimize the danger
Of a torr,edo boat attack on the main
stays Of the fleet.
Meanwhile events in Manchuria
have come to a pause. ard at home
h main attention is being given to
n work of the Bouligan commission.
which is charged with for. nulating the
plan for the representative assembly
promised by the imperial rescript of
March 2rd.
The commission is meeting twice
weekly and in private. The statement
that the preliminary report of the
commission will be ready before Eas-
ter is incorrect.
The summary closure of the law
yers congress in St Petersburg yester-
day in the midst Of the openin. ses-
sion of what promised to be a repeti-
eAOAA NJ AAf1 AAOSSS~ LOIltCICIitG VI uOC-
tors manifests the firm hand with
which Governor General Trepoff is
MANAGING the difficult situation.
Anti-Semite proclamations have
been issued at Smolesk and Orel Inc
posted All fence corners in that sec
ton of Russia calling upon the peo-
pie to arise and beat the Jews. With
whom the nroclamations link stu
dents. The effect of this Indictment
on the peasant population in the pres
ent condition Ct affairs in the rural
districts is feared.
A revolutionary leaflet entitled
THE Peoples Journal" distributed by
thousands among the working classes
of Moscow and the peasants OF that
vicinity appears to be n counter blast
TO alleged attempts to incite the pro-
letarial AGAINST the educated classes.
Reviewing the grievances of the lower
classes. it declares that the "intellec-
tnals' were the first to understand
the causes and enlist in defense of the
people and it Indirectly comments
barn burning. bread riots and terror
ism: Dillories M. Witte with Won
P!hene. Grand DUKE Alexieft. NJ.
Bezohrazoff and the Dowager EN-
press for causing the var praises
THE brave Japanese and demands
the instant termination of the war
and the summoning of a constituent
assembly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
PROGRAMME.

Programme at the unveiling of
North Cardinals Monument at Apo
mattox, April 10, 1905.
Prayer by Rev. James a. Weston.
Introductory Remarks: By Hon. al.
A. London, chairman of the North
Carolina Appomattox Commission.
Address of Welcomes: BY Gov. A. ].
Montague, of Virginia.
Address: BY Gov. r. b. Glenn. Of
North Carolina-The Old North
State"
Memorial Ode: Last at Appomat-
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Neither Side Anxious for In
mediate Fight.
JAPs HAVE FAITH IN TOGO
ConjectuTes as to Rojetyensky's Next
Movements.

R~oicstyensky VIII Probably Try tn
Reach Y1adfvoSfok or Scizc a BASE.
tie May Have n Second Renden-
vouz i'm the Pacific. Thus Enablin..
Him to Quit the China Sea-Jap,
Express Pleasure Over the Appear
ance of the Russian Squadron and
Confidence in Togo's Ability to Van
quisii it.
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Especial to the Messenger.)
Appomattox Court House, Va.

N
April 10, 1905.
Today was q memorable one for
North Carolina, a sit marked the un-
yelling of the first Southern memorial
Oh the famous surrender field Of
Appomattox Court House, Virginia,
where a notable company Of North
Carolinians, headed by Governor Glenn
met with other veterans from Virginia
to dedicate a monument Of North Caro-
lima granite, in perpetual memory of
the men from the old North State who
made the last stand there, the last
charge, captured the last Federal bat
terry, n of the regular artillery, and
which then surrendered.
When the noble monument to North
Cardinals Confederate dead was un-
yelled in May, 1896, in the capital
square at Raleigh, the inscription upon
it was considered very striking, being.
North Carolina. First at Bethel.
Last at ~AppomattoX." This was but
the beginning of the states record of
services in the great wars. Researches
showed that the troops from this state
had o n farthest at Gettysburg and
Chicamauga, and that North Carolina
had furnished more men to the Con-
federacy than any other state. Thus
it came about that these statements
were set broadly upon the remarkable
series of publications known as the
Regimental Histories, which the state
issued.
THE CLAIMS DISPUTED.
The next event was something in the
nature of a surprise. At the meeting
at tho CronI Tonon of AirCinjo Com
federate veterans eighteen months ago,
Judge George L. Christian, of Rich
mond, took occasion to dispute the
claims of North Carolina, and his re-
marks published in pamphlet form
were widely scattered. North Caro-
III was prompt in replying and he
Literary and Historical Society, which
met in October, not long after the
statements by Judge Christian, ap-
pointed a committee composed entirely
OF Confederate veterans who had par
ticfpated in all the battles named to
make a fitting response and to publish
it. The committee divided out the
work and its various members visited
the battle-ground, going over these
with great are. in several cases with
United States officers. The result was
the publication last autumn of a PAM
phlet which is regarded as having
proved conclusively every claim made.
THE FIRST CONFEDERATE Me-
MORTAL.
Out of this matter grew something
Else notable, namely, the determine
lion by the state to mark for all time,
in enduring granite and bronze what
it has so stoutIy contended for in bat
tie and long afterwards. The legisla-
ure was asked by the Confederate vet
Grams to create a committee or commits
sion to provide memorials at Bethel,
Gettysburg, Chicamauga and Appomat-
toS, and did so. The first of these to
dedicated is that at A~ppomattox. The
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
FIRST MEMORIAL
Showing What COnfdGIates
Did at AppOmatt0x.
WAS UNVEILED YESTERDAY
In Perpetual Memory Of North Caro-
lima Soldiers.

Governor Montague Of Virginia Made
the Address of Welcome. to Which
Governor Glenn Responded-Dis-
pute Over the Inscription On the
Monument Alleged as the Reason
Why a Greet Crowd Was Not in
observation-disclosures by General
Roberts and a Striking Ode Read
by Henry Jerome StOckard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14

Boston. Mass. April 10.-A delega-
ton of Virginia citizens called upon
Governor Douglas at the state house
today TO urge the d~esirability Of hay
ing a Massachusetts, exhibit in the ex-
POSITION to be held at jamestown, Va,
IN 1907, To commemorate the settle
ment Of Jamefown- The delegation
asked the governor TO send q special
message 70 the Legislature recommend
ing participation
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14

South Side.)
NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS PA
Rolled AT APPOMATTOX.
B-lgades:-Cos's, 572; Grimes, $50;
Johnston's, 463; Lewis 447; Cookies,
$50; Lanes, $40: Scales, 719; Ran
SONS, 435; MacRae's, 442; B~arringer's
%; Roberts, SO.
. Major General Grimes and staff, 3.
Cummings, Miller's, Williams, Elan
and Ramsay's Batteries, $50.
Total North C~aroliniars paroled
) ,012.
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Triohtful Suffering Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the viru.
lent poisons of undigested food, c. G..
|Grayson, of Lula, Miss, took Or
Kings New Life Pills, with the re-
suit" he writes, that l was cured
All stomach and bowel disorders give
W ay to their tonic, laxative properties.
|25c at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
Guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
BRITISH STEAMERS CONFlS
GATED.

Nagasaki, Japan, April 10.-The
Sasebo prize court has rejected the ap-
peal of the captured British steamers
Roseley and Lexington and both YES
sells and their cargoes have been IN
fScated.
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International Association of Ticket
Agents,

New Orleans, April 10.-The Inter
national Association of Ticket Agents
convened here today in the twelfth an
lnual session. President w. F. Ham
bright, of Lancaster, Pa, presiding.
About two hundred delegates We're
present. Among the important sub
|jects to be discussed will be the inau-
|guration of a life insurance fund for
members. On Wednesday the asso
leaves for a trip to Mexico via
San Antonio.
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EAST End.)
NORTH
NORTH

At this place was fought the last,
lskirmish by Captain Wilson T. Jen-I
Ikens of the Fourteenth North Cardinal
regiment commanding twenty-five D,enI
lof the Fourth and Fifteenth Nortnl
ICarOlina regiments.
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|tox,- by Prof. Henry Jerome Stockard-
Address. BY General w. p. Rob
|erts.
dwelling OF the Cavalry Memorial:
by Capt. e. j. Holt.
dwelling of the Jenkins Memorial.
BY Capt ". T. Jenkins
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Dewey. the Newbern bank wrecker,
Will o have the public ear again.
as his trial comes on In a few days.
GreenvilIe Reflector.
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NORTH CAROLINA.

The last Federal battery taken by
1.-THE Confederates was captured by the
North Carolina cavalry brigade of
IBrig.-Gen. w. P. Roberts at this place.
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Nortlin2 Heard Of the japanese

Amsterdam, April 10.-A telegram
from Batavai, Island Of Java, says
rsothi.g has been heard there Of the
japanese squadron.
The Dutch East Indies squadron IL
now at Tujo island, nea Singapore.
The b~attieship Hertog Hendrix. Of that
squadron In at Singapore.
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squadron as well as confidence In the
ability Of Admiral rogo's feet to van
Cuisa II.
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INSCRIPTION ON MONUMENT.
North SideJ

INSCRIPTION ON MONUMENT
North slider
LAST AT APPOMATTOX.
At this place the North Carolina Bri-
leade Of Brigadier-General w. r.. Cox,
of Grimes Division Fired the last
|volley 8 April, 1865. Major General
Bryan Grimes. of North Carolina, plan
med the last battle fought by the Army
Iof Northern Virginia and commanded
1.-The infantry engaged therein, the great
Ter part of whom We're North CAROLYN
lians.
This Stone is Erected by. the Authori-
ty of
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF
NORTH CAROLINA
lin Grateful. and Perpetual Memory OF
the Va1or, Endurance and Pa
triotism Of Her Sons who
Followed with mistaken Fidelity
1.-THE Fortunes of the Confederacy to
this Closing Scene. Faithful
to the End.
Erected 8 April, 1905.
NORTH CAROLINA APPOMATTOX
COMMISSION.
| H. A. London. Chairman; w. I. Jen-
lkins, E. J. Holt, Cyrus B. Watson. A,
ID. McGill.
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west Enid
ESSE GUAM VIDERI.
FIRST AT BETHEL.
FARTHEST TO THE FRONT AT
GETTYSBURG AND CHICKA-
MAUGA.
LAST AT AFFC.IATTOX.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-01
CITY NEWS
Who is Billy Brown?

Who Is Billy BroWn'!
 Don't be an April fool, but go to the prom tonight.
 Charles l.. Holmes and Edward Griggs have been appointed appraisers upon the estate of Edward Scovill. The application for the appointments Was made by B. R. Kelsey administrator.
 Phelan says no harm in rushing the groWcr if you carry buttermilk in it. He sells it.
 Bishop Brewster will be in Water bury tomorrow. Tn the morning he will be at St Johns church. in the af- ternoon he will go to Waterville and in the evening he will be at Trinity church.
 Just for tonight and over Sunday Lake, the druggist, will sell "Wil- hur's I'niOn' cigar. eight for a quar- ter. He is making new friends every day among the smokers
 Waterville people want something done at the Oakville trestlc. A peti- tion to the effect will he submitted to document states that between the hours of 6 o'clock in the morning and II o'clock at night, March 30, there passed through this "arch' so-callcd. one hundred and tifty-three trolley ears. one hundred and forty-twO teams and one thousand two hundred and sixty seven persons on foot.
 Why not have at done right? There are all kinds of clockmakcrS who do all kinds of work. We have only one kind and that is the best to be had. Clocks called for, repaired and returned to your home for q moderate sum. The Upson Jewelry O.. GS Bank St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-01
Penn. Mdse. Co. ,
 ffS EAST MAIN ST.
CARD OF THANKS.

I hereby thank the people of Water bury and vicinity for their liberal pa tronage in my furniture business for the past twenty-five years. have sold out to Benson Furniture Co, 1SS South Main, where all bills due are payable. Experience has taught me that to suc- ceed one must do the best possibly that can be done by his patrons. have en- ployed much help (some loyal and true, some beat me and yoW. believe there is nothing surer or safer than real es- tate. The person who can secure and hold title to little of Gods earth has something for old age and infirmity and time of need. I shall give my time and best efforts to transactions in real estate and have private office at Benson Furniture Co.'S, 1SS South Main' street.
 Respectfully,
 J. c. TWINING.
 March il. 1905.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-01
The MiNer& PeCkCo
Special Prices for Saturday
 Night and Monday.

At $1.49 Ladies' Mohair Walking
 Skirts. were $2.JO. At $G.9S, Ladies' Storm Coats, value $1OO0. At roc, Ladies' Vole Waists, plaited
 back and front, value $1.00. At 9Sc, 36-inch Garanteed Black Taf- feta Silk. value $125. At 39c, 54-inch Mohair, all colors, val ue J9c At G9c, Black Satine Petticoats, value soc. At 121ac, Wide Hamburg Edgings, value 2Oc. At Toe, Ladies' Embroidered Hani- kerchiefs, from 121ac. At 10c, Neck Ruching, from 15c. At 1oc. 5-inch Fancy Ribbons, from 25c At 10c, Initial Hat Pins, value Poe. At l0c, Jeweled Back Combs, from 25c. At 11c, ? for 25c, Infants Cashmere Hose, silk heels and toes, blacks, pinks and blues, small sizes, from 25c pair. AL It', I-utiieS I till T dSHlOHeu DIdck Hose, double soles, heels and toes, value 19c. At 19c, spring styles Boys Caps, from 25c. At 1Jc, Children'S Two Thread Black Hose, heavy or fine ribbed. value 19c. At 25c, Ladies' Tape Girdle Corsets, value 39c At 45c. Infants Long Kimonas value 59c. At 19c. Ladies' Short White Skirts with ruffle. value 25c. At 39c, Ladies Marguerite Corset Covers. three rows of wide inser- tion. lace and ribbon. value 5Oc At 19c. Wisteria Bushes. At 19c. White and Purple Lilac Bushes. At 25c, Rambler Rose Bushes. white, yellow and crimson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-01
MAILHIOT'S ''''',' ;!,', '''''
 151 SOUTH MAIN ST. SPRING OPENING OF Ladies' White
 Shirt Waists

For this week and next we shall sell all our new white waists with a disco mt of 25 per cent. ..
 They are the latest styles and Over 15 designs to pick from.
 We will be pleased to show you our line no matter if you buy or not