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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
NORMAL GIRLS ARRIVING
They Pour i'm From All Quarters Of
the Compass.

The news in Greensboro yesterday
was-the arrival of the Normal girls.
They poured in here from every direc-
ton. Street car people, baggage peo-
pie. and everybody connected with the
college had 4 busy day OF 1t. The
train from the east last night had our
extra coaches I'll filled with college,
girls. Every male professor of the col
lege camped at the depot during the
day and they rendered great assistance
to the incoming young IN X Is
estimated that there will be between
six and seven hundred students by he
time they all get here.
Severely simple and informal excr-
cises Will mark he opening this morn
ing Mt . o'clock. The idea at he Nor
NAL is to get through the prelimiDaries
with all possible dispatch and settle
Down TO business.-Greensboro Tele-
gram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
ANGRY At VENEZUELA
Attitude Toward N. Taigny Causes.
Indignation.
WANTS APOLOGY FROM CASTRO
II Venezuela Must Withdraw its Re-
fusa1 to Deal With the French
barge d'Afaires-A Joint Naval
Demonstration by the United States
and France is Suggested.

Paris, September 22.-The offensive.
attitude of Venezuela toward NJ. Taig-l
ny, the French charge d'affaires at
Caracas, has aroused Indignation in
official quarters here. Although the
ministry has not yet taken definite
action it is said in the highest quar-
tiers that Premier Rouvier undoubte1-
" will demand that Venezuela disavow
the offensive action, and adopt a course
conformable with the usual courtesies
Of diplomatic intercourse. The Vele-
Zuelan authorities are now seeking to
show that their action was directed
against M.Taigny personally, and not
the officials here do not accept the
distinction between NJ. Taigny's per
s0nal and official capacity.
The semi-official Temps this evening
printed a leading article rejecting OH
cial sentiment on the subject. 1t said
that NJ. Taigny has been ordered TO
insist on VeneZuela's withdrawing her
positive refusal to deal with him. Ii
the withdrawal is made and President
Castro makes an apology, then the he
gotiations will continue. If Venezuela
does not accede it will be unwisa to
Immediately break off diplomatic rela-
tons by the withdrawal of M. Taigny,
since this would leave French inter
ests unprotected. The best cours5
would be for France and the United
States to make a joint naval demon
stration, similar to that in which Great
Britain, Germany and Italy toe part
The authorities here say that ex-
changes will occur at Washington, reia-
tive to the mutual interests involved
in the controversies. NJ. J~usserand the
French ambassador to United States
will sail for New York tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
Record Business of Norfolk at its First
Presentation.
soUTHs UNCLE TOMS CABIN"
An Ovation Given to Thonas Dixons
Stirring PIay-Curtain Calls Tor
Many of the Actors and a Speech oy
Dixon-The Author Will Accom-
pany the Play on its Southern Tour
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Norfolk, Va. September .22.-At last
the south has N Uncle Toms Cabin
of its own. This was the verdict rem
dered enthusiastically tonight by the
Norfolk audience in the Academy CT
Music at the first presentation on any
stag of Thomas Dixon, Jr.'s The
Clansman,' under the management or
George Brennan. Never in the history
of Norfolk has a more delighted gath
ering assembled in the local theatre.
The stirring situations Of the produ:-
ton followed each other S fast thae
the audience remained spell-boun:i
throughout the performance, except
when forced to relieve the tension
with loud outburSts Of applause. There
were curtain calls without number,
and at the conclusion of the third
act. the author. Mr.. Dixon, was COM
pelied TO make Il speech. Among Other
things he declared his intention ol
manifesting his deep personal inter
est in the play by accompanying it on
the southern tour. The various ner-
sonages in the large cast of The
Clansman" We're interpreted by stage
dIIlStS Oh tACSslIOudl dDliItS, SCfNAH@
of whom have 6 national reputation.
In addition to the speaking parts
there we're a small army of supernum-
eraries and several poses. The later
added greatly to the pirited effective
ness Of the Ku-Klux-Klan scene
The engagement in Norfolk is tor
two nights and a matinee.
Before the curtain rang up ton'gni
every seat for all the performances
had been sold. This is the record bus
mess for Norfolk, and it will be dupil'
Gated when "Tne Clansman" returns
after It's New York run. 1t was freely
predicted in the audience tonight tha'
THE Clansmar' is destined to equa
the half century life Of Uncle Tom;
Cabin" to which Mr.. Dixon's IS !
complete answer. Unquestionably i
marks an epoch in the theatrical mis-
DRY of the south, for it is the ifs
play which has succeeded in doing jus
tice to the white side Of the rae,
question. If the reception in Norfo:l
is a criterion, the tour in the south:fi
cities will be nothing short OF a n!
umphal journey and capacity bushes
will be the rule without exception.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
7. 0. 0. f. SOVEREIGN LODGE
Proposed Amendment to Exclude All
Persons Engaged in the Liquor
Business Tabled.

Philadelphia, September 22.-The
auction of the independence of the pa
triarch militant Of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows was considered To-
day by the sovereign grand lodge IN
secret. The committee to whom the
matter was referred reported, but the
matter was set aside until the next an
nual session in Toronto. In the lnt3-
rim the patriarchs will continue heir
present relations with the sovereign
grand lodge.
There was a long discussion over
the question of funeral services, but 1t
was decided to make no change.
The propoed amendment to exclude
from the order all persons who are en-
gagged in the liquor business, either
as wholesaler, retailer, manufactures
or brewer, except those persons who
make wine from grape that they have
themselves grown was tabled. the
question has been before the ANNA
meeting of the sovereign lodge for
several years.
Much of this afternoon session was
spent in considering changes IN the
contitution and in the ritual.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
DUN.S TRADE REVIEW.

New York, September pr. G.. Dun
and Company's weekly Review OF
Trade tomorrow will say:
The current Of trade shows a DIS
tinct gain in comparison with the
same time last year; crop reports are
re-assuring and evidences of continued
activity are noted in almost every de-
partment of industry. A wholesome
growth, without the threatening dan
ger of reckless imitation of prices, is a
commercial condition greatly to be de-
sired and these elements are re-
corded in the majority of dispatches
Full trade is now we'll under way, ana
plenty encouraging results are Deine
achieved in dry goods, millinery, foot
wear, and all lines of wearing apparel
while mercantile payments are unu'
sually prompt for the season. Manu-
featuring plants in the leading indus
tries receive large orders, a heavy ton
mage of iron and steel business beiEe
placed and machinery houses making
very cheerful reports and textile mills
are busy, although new contracts cons
forward more slowly.
Grain comes to market more freely
there is difficulty in averting freigh'
blockades and railway earnings thu
far available for September excee'
last years by 2.5 per cent.
Failures numbered zoe, against q;
last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
NAY LEAVE ASSOCIATION
Several States Object to president
Cunningham of the Rural Letter
Carriers Body.

indianapolis. September 22.-Peo-|
ria. Ills. tonight was selected as the
meeting place of Rural Letter Carriers
Association in 1906. :.
w. F. Lumber today was exonerateo
of charges and has the right to claim
the se~cretaryship of the association
until the election of officers tomorrow
He will also be entitled to claim an
other year as his constitutional rlgnt'
he said Iumbe- was SUSPENDED by the
executive committee but the assocla-
ton failed to support the
with a two thirds majority.
A delegate from Indiana openly de-
clared tonight that if President Cum
ningham continued in office these
states tomorrow would secede from the
orpanization: Indiana. Michigan. New
York. Ohio. Georgia. North and South
Carolina. Virginia. e
Maine and Oklahoma.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
CHILD BITTEN By SNAKE
Little MiIdren Crawford Suffering Ter
rib!y From Effects of the Attack.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Coldsboro, n. c., September &c
A rattlesnake nilot bit the t~en-year-
old daughter of DR.. and Mrs. w. B.
Crawford at their home in the conn
try last Tuesday afternoon A kitten
belonging to TIRE little girl was play
ing with the snake near the dairy,
when Mildred, which is the girls name,
went out to strain some milk. After
she had finished her work h stoop-
ed down to pick up her kitten, and
was bitten on the foot by the reptile,
without warning. She told of the
circumstance to her father, who was
at home. and who vent to work 10
counterfeit the poison. All that medi-
cal aid could do was administered.
but she has suffered terribly, and
her condition is still very serious. AT
ter attending to his daughter the doc
tor went out to look for the snake
and found and killed it with a stick.
He says that the snake was as large as
a mans wrist, and several feet long.
The snake had evidently bitten h kit
ten several times before ii had at
tackled the child, and the poison vas
not as great as it otherwise would
have been
A few days prior to this circum~
| stance Mrs. William Smith, who lives
in the same neighbOrhood. found a
large rattlesnake pilot in her kitchen
and saw it strike several times at her
little girl, each time striking the Kit
chen door instead. Mr.. Smith was
hastily summoned home from the
field. and quickly dispatched the rep,
tile with his shot gun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
AUDUBON BOYS FINE RECORD
PAGES a Mile Under Adverse COndi-
tons in 1:59:14.

Readville, Mass, September o.
More than 5000 followers of harness
racing saw Audubon Boy pace one Of
the most wonderful miles eve made
under adverse conditions at the Read
vile track today. His time for the
mile was 1:59 II, equally the record
made by Star Pointed sever years ago.
Audubon Boy started to beat 200 81.
Weather conditions favored record
time, but the prOtracted rains earlier
in the week left the track heavy. The
assistance of a pace-maker was use
less, Audubon Boy having distanced
his pace maker before the half mile
post was reached. The first quarter
was made in % seconds, and the next
in % ID second, making the time for
the half mile 81 IL seconds. When
the time was announced the crowd
cheered. The third quarter vas reach
ed 1.27 - but before it was seen
that whatever the time, Audubon Boy
would have to take it entirely unaS-
sisted, the pace-maker then being 100
yards in the rear. Gatcomb did not
make a stirring drive at the finish and
was 81 81 seconds coming to the wire
making the time for the mile 1853 IL,
Just equalling Star Pointers time, ana
giving Audubon Boy that mark in as
much as his attempt was for the pur-
pose of beating 200 IA.
AS a result of Audubon Boys per-
Torrance today, a match between the
east and west is considered probable,
Audubon Boy representing the east
and Dan Patch the west. 1t is salt
that w. w. Savage owner of Oar
Patch will agree to a match Of speed
at Memphis, Tenn, next month as Gal
comb is anxious for a race.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
The Kind You Have Aiways Beught
s' ss.ss sss Of &WMZx
Very Mysterious Killing.

Mr.. I. ]. Kelly. who returned yes
terday from a trip on the Dad told US
OF the mysterious death of a nexro
man at Saui's Cross Roads. this coun-
". Tuesday about noon. The negro
was firing at a very large gfnnery. and
all at once the narfies at the gin dis
covered that the negro was dead. and
that his reck was broken No. one
witnessed the unfortunate mans ter
rble end. and there is a spark OF
mystery surrounding II. The only
theory advanced was that the negro
became In some of the ma
chinerv ard was killed instantly
Mount Olive Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
OTTSE BURNED TO HIDE CRIME
Woman and -Four Children Murdered
Then the Home Set on Fire.

jacksonville, Fla, September 22.-
Early this morning, the charred re-
mains of Lula Wise, a colored woman
and her four children were found IN
the smoking ruins of her home near
this place. which was burned TINS
morning before daylight The skulls
of the woman and all of her child ZEN
were crushed in, indicating that they
had been murdered, and the house pad
been burned to conceal the crime. The
woman had not lived with her nus
band for two years. Two years ago.
il is stated. he peat her and threaten
ed to kill. She had him arrested AM
he was sentenced Il Jail for a short
time. After the expiration OF his sen
tence he disappeared, and it could TO,
be ascertained that any one had heard
from him. The woman supposed he
was dead.
A coroner's jury was summoned. put
the hearing was adjourned until mex
Thursday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
Operations Of the Equibb|e
Taken up.
HYDE AND ASSOCIATES
Cleveland Writes Of Work Of the Ryan
Trustees.

The Trustees Will Welcome Aid From
the Investigating Committee. in
Their Work OF MutualiZing the So
ciety-Henry r.. Winthrop Tells OF
Syndicate Transactions of the Eduit-
able and of J.. III. Hyde and AsSOci-
ates@Onc Of the Operations WAS in
Atlantic Coast Line BOnds-Agency
System of the New York Life De-
scribed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26

The annual fall college haZing rum
pus IL on. Wonder why some college
boys think IL beneath their dignity 10
try TO make a fresh" feel comfortable
and at home rather than TO bullyTag
and ~persecute him. Bows will ALWAYS
be boys and men-college students
come under this ciassiication-wfli
always have queer notions of what
manhood and manliness are-Greens-
boro Telegram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26

Citizens Union Will Join Conference
New York, September 22.-The nom
mating committee Of 16 of the Citizens
Union after a discussion OF the let'er
of William Halpin. chairman OF the
republican county committee. inviting
the union to return TO the fusion con
ference decided to return TO the con-
ference at the next meeting on Mon
day night
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
Open Air Party I'm Honor OF Miss
Roosevelt.

Seoul, September 22.-Prince Ill.
the Emperor's cousin. was host today
at an open air garden party giveE at
Old Eat Palace in honor o. Miss Alice
Roosevelt All officials Of note or no
rea were present. Prince VII toasted
President Roosevelt. Minister Morgan
toasted the Emperor of Korea Later
Miss Roosevelt was present at a gain
ering under the aupices of Korean
Christian missionaries. A Korean Bible
and II prayer book were given to Miss
Roosevelt. From the chapel the as
semblage proceeded to a garden party
given in honor OF Miss Roosevelt aud
her party by American missionaries in
Korean districts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
National League Players for 1906.

NafiOnaI EtdTUt IIdNCfS -
New York, September 22.-Among
the National League players reserved
for 1906 are these: !.
Philadelphia: Hof and Kane OF
Savannah; Moran, of Atlanta; Senteii'
of Macon.
st. Louis: Bennett, of Nashville,
Holmes, of Savannah; Spade, OF Mac
on, and Swami. Of Shreveport.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26

Paul Morton. of the Equitable. says
he is giving little thought to the past
the future is what oncerns MIN
most. But the public will not be SO
ready to dismiss the recollection OF
the society's misdoings in h past
Charlotte News
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26

Mr.. E. B. Phillips, formerly Of Ran
doIph county. now living at Glen Elder.
Kansas, writes the Courier that the
white people OF Fairview church. where
he lives, have as the pastor OF that
church a negro as black as the acc OF
suades.-Asheboro Courier.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26
Physician Dies on County Road. From
Heart Failure.

Raleigh, n. c., September 22.-Dr. j.
B. Tribble, a physician Of Columbia
s. c.. was found dead on the county
road near Wakefield today, the cause
of death being heart failure. He vas
driving through the country selling
patent medicine. Foul play is not sus-
pected, as Tribb!e's money and valua-
bles were not disturbed. His remain
will be expressed to relatives in Col
umbia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-26

Things appear to be duieting down
in Japan and by the time Baron ko-
mura's fever leaves him it will be cool
enough for him to go home.-Ralelgn
Post.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-26
WINTER WEEDS SPRING.
James Goodwin, Aged 81 Years, Mar.
ries is Year Old Girl.

Oskaloosa, Jan. "a. After waiting
sixty-one years, James H. D. Goodwin
of near Rose Hill. met the idol Of his
heart in 16 year old Elzora May Cliff
ford of the same neighborhood and the
two were made n by Squire Prich-
EFT.
The union was sanctioned by the
parents of the bride and the ceremony
was witnessed by a few relatives and
intimate friends. The fifty years diff.
ference in their ages seemed to cut no
figure with them. and the happy couple
departed at once for their home in
White Oak township, where the groom
has been a farmer practically all of
his lonesome life. In departing they
carried away the best wishes of the
judge and the many spectators who
had gathered to witness other cases in
the court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-26
WAS BIG YEAR FOR THE c. E.
Society Made Largest Gains in All
Parts Of the World in 1904.

d. E-
Boston, Mass, Jan. "a. The United
Society Of Christian Endeavor is in re-
ceipt Of reports from all parts Of the
world, showing that the year 1904 was
the most progressive in the Endeavor
movement has known in the twenty
four years of it's history. In NJ part of
the world has there been greater pro-
gress than in Africa. There has been
a great gain in Egypt in the mission
of the United Presbyterian churches.
In almost all the other missions of At
RIGA Christian Endeavor Is established
and societies have been formed in the
east coast missions, the west coast
missions, Zululand, Liberia and the
Congo Free State. Great Britain next
to the United States now has the larg-
est number of societies. of any country
in the world-more than 10000. France
has formed a national union.
There are more than 10000 of the
65, 900 societies in the United States
and Canada, over 5000 new societies
having been formed within two years.
Ohio has formed over 600 new socie-
ties and Indiana and Missouri are lit
tie behind. The movement has grown
notably in Australia, New Zealand, In
dia and Cuba.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-26
ANOTHER FORGERY CASE.
creston Young Man in Trouble Upon
That Charge.

Creston, Jan. "a. - Another for
gerry case was developed at this place
Saturday evening, and as a result m
of Creston's well known young men
is in Jail, awaiting trial for his mis-
guided acts.
The facts shown are to the effect
that just before the Iowa State Saw
ings bank closed at 4 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, Pearl James, who was en-
ployed for a time as fireman on the
road, appeared at the teller's window,
and presented a check purporting to
have been signed by A. Latimer Will
son. The paper called for $3.50 and
James explained to Mr.. Spies who
cashed the check that he had sold his
horse to Mr.. Wilson and received the
check in payment therefor. A few mo-
ments thereafter Assistant Cashier
Scott Armstrong, who is familiar with
peculiarities of Mr.. Wilson's signature
detected the forgery and sent for Will
son who also pronounced it a forgery.
The police were notified at once and
James was promptly arrested.
He was arraigned before Justice A.
B. Bamford, where his trial was set
for Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. In
default of bondsmen he was placed in
the county Jail to await~his hearing.
After securing the money at the
bank James had visited an Adams
street clothing store and purchased a
quantity of underwear, some clothing,
and a suit case. These he took to his
room at Mr.. Swearinger's and having
packed the grip was preparing to leave
for Omaha, Neb., on No. IS, when he
was intercepted by the officers. When
he saw the deal was up he offered to
turn over the money he had left, soH.s
s10b, return the clothing and grip pur-
chased, and also a diamond ring, as Sc
curity for the balance if the matter
would be dropped. AS o criminal act,
however, the case is likely to be pros
ecuted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-26
MRS. SHAW is INDEPENDENT OF
THE LAWS OF SOCIAL
WASHINGTON.
Wife Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
scorns Precedent, Invites Ambassa-
doris to Cabinet Dinners and Serves
Refreshments at An "At Home."
[BY HAROLD ]. MAHIN.l
Washington Bureau Of Courier.
WASHINGTON: D. C.. Ian. "a.

| t.Cs.a. Moss. - EFNNEL-
Washington's official society is stir
red up ove the alleged breaking Of
certain unwritten social laws by Mrs.
Shaw, wife of the secretary Of the
treasury. 1t has been a custom for
years not to invite ambassadors to cab
met dinners, also not to serve refresh.
ments at, the "at homes given by the
ladies Of the cabinet on Wednesday.
Mrs. Shaw broke both of these rules
last week and thereby considerably
disturbed some of the other ladies of
the cabinet but as far as she herself
is concerned she Is not at all worried
and in some quarters is praised for
her independence. One of the official
functions of the Washington season is
the cabinet dinner. The President
gives a dinner to all the members Of
his cabinet and their wives and then
each cabinet member gives a dinner
to the President. Until this year
these functions were exceedingly dull
as no one outside the cabinet circle
was invited and the affairs were very
formal. This year the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt took the matter in
hand. 1t was decided that the cabinet
dinner members should dine the Presi.
dent as usual but not invite the other
members of the cabinet. There were
some stipulations as to this arrange.
ment. 1t was decided that each cabi-
net host and hostess should subiait a
list Of guests for inspection of the
President and that no ambassadors
were to be invited to the dinner. There
appeared to be no reasonable founda.
ton for the exclusion of the ambassa,
doris but no one seemed to have the
pluck to question the Presidents de.
sires. When Mrs, Shaw gave her din.
ner to the President last week the
British and French ambassadors and
their wives were the first four guests
on the list. Next day the ladies cabi-
met" met and when Mrs. Shaw came in
she was asked very sternly why she
had broken the rule in regard to the
diplomats. She listened complacently
to the inquiries and then produced
her dinner list with the Presidents
v. K" on it. She inquired casually
If the approval of the President was
not as powerful as any ruling of the
ladies cabinet There did not seem
to be any answer to that pointed in.
Iquiry.
The ladies cabinet" was again
stirred up when it heard that Mrs. Shaw
served punch and cake at her Wednes-
day afternoon reception. There is
grave debate over this further exhibit.
ton of independence. The ladies
cabinet" is asking questions. Mean
time Mrs. Shaw isn't taking the fuss
so seriously that it interferes in any
way with her enjoyment, whereby she
differs materially from some other
members of the favored Washington
set.