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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

cue by Male Prisoners ON Blackwelrs
Island of Inmates of WOmens Wards.

New York, December 20.-Men for
got that they were conv1cts and re-
memoered only that they were men
on Blackwell's Island early this ORR
ing when the male prisoners, mar
shaled by their keepers into a fire
fighting and life saving corps, bore
from the flaming floors of the women's
wards five hundred and n~inety-four
frantic women, anu from the hospital
beds fifty more.
Although only part of the convlcts
were used in rescuing the women,
those who remained locked in their
cells made frantic appeals to be al
lowed [ help. AS the scream Of The
women penetrated to their cells, some
of the convicts fell upon their knses,
beating the bars with their fists and
imploring the guards to let them out
to fight the fire. When this was re-
fused they begged that at least the
guards go to the rescue, promising chat
they would be their own ~jailers.
The fire, the cause of which is an
knowl. consumed all of the woma9's
prison, the hospital and half the work
house. The wood work in the work
house, being fifty years old, burned
almost like paper. The total loss was
$50, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
BARGE BAKER DESTROYED
Burned TO the Waters Edge. On At
lantic Cty-Crew Probably Saved.

Atlantic City. y. J.. December 21.-
The Barge Baker bodnd from New
York for Philadelphia, in tow. was
burned to the waters edge off here to-
day 1t Is presumed the crew was
taken off by the tug Sea King. which
was tawiEg the Baker. The Absecon
life saving crew went out to the burn
ing barge, but could do nothing to save
the vessel. Nothing was seen Of the
tug Sea King, nor Of the barge Read
ing, which the Sea King also had in
tow. There was no one on board the
Baker. and there was no cargo of coal.
The Baker had probably been burning
since last night, but was not seen from
here until this morning. until she had
had ioated to within five miles of this
shore The burned barge was owned
by the POwelton Barge Company OF
New York. 1t has been learned that
the revenue cutter Mohawk was today
sent from Tompkinsville, Staten Is
land and the wrecking tug North Anne
lea from the Delaware breakwater to
aid the barge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
MIR. ARNOLD BORDEN,S DEATH
The Entire Community Shocked by the
Announcement-He Was Known and
Esteemed Throughout the County.
Especial to The MeSsenger.)

Especial to The MeSSenger.)
GoldsbOrO, n. c., December 21.-The
announcement of the death Of Mr.. Ar
mold Borden on the streets this MORN
ing came as a surprise to this entire
community. Very few people except
his family and intimate friends knew
that he had been i'll and nobody
thought his condition serious. He was
attacked with pneumonia a few days
ago and had only been confined to his
bed since MOunday. Not until last night
did his condition cause any alarm.
His symptoms were thought to be I'M
favorable last night and he grew rap
idly worse until his death this morn
ing. Mr.. Borden belonged to one of
the first families of this section, being
the eldest son of Mr.. f. E. Borden,
president Of the Bank of Wayne. He
was known and esteemed by every
man Of any consequence in the county.
He had been engaged in buying cotton
ion this and other markets i'm the east
ern part of the state for a number of
years. He practically established a
cotton market for GOldsboro and on
this account brOuht many dollars here
from the surrounding counties. 1t is
inc eXaggeratiOn to say that he was
one Of b most popular men in Colds
IbOrO and his death will be sincerely
incurred by the entire community, ir-
respective of race and color. In his
death the business interests of the
community has sustained a heavy loss.
He was devoted to his wife and chill
dren, who have the sympathy Of all
our people in their bereavement. He
,beloned to the order Of Elks and the
lodge will attend the funeral tomorrow
in a body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
"RAILRoADING. NOMINATIONS
Others-Protest Against Shont's
Holding Position On Canal Commits
sion and n Presidency of o Rail-
road.

Washington, December 20.-Confir-
nation by the senate of the members
of the isthmian canal commission
We're r~econsidered today in executive
session and a motion was adopted
calling upon the President for the re-
turn Of the notification Of the senate's
previous action. When this has been
done the nominations will again be
referred to the in~teroceanic canal COM
mittee for consideration.
BefOr the decision was reached to
reconsider the vote charges Of rail
reading nominations were made by
Senator Morgan and others and coun-
ter-charges that the ~protestants were
proceeding in a manner not prescribed
by the rules of the senate were made
by republican senators. The discus
sion developed the fact that there had
been no poll of the canal committee
on the nominations in question and as
a result objection to reconsideration
was withdrawn.
Mr.. Morgan said he had not had an
opportunity to vote in committee On
the question of confirmation. 1t is
generally understood that the purpose
of the minority senators in asking to
have the nominations returned is to
permit a protest against Chairman
Theodore Z. ShOnts, holding a position
on the commission and the presidency
of he Glover Leaf railroad at the same
time.
The nomination of 7. B. Bishop, as
Saoret try tn tho conmiScion which woc
sent to the senate today was referred
to the canal committee.
# it is true that an attempt will be
made to hold up the confirmation of
ShOnts, action cannot be had before the
holidays. An effort will be made,
however, to have a poll of the com
mittee taken tomorrow and the nomi-
nation again confirmed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
CANNOT ELECE PRESIDENT
Opposing Factions in Republican
County Committee are Fighting
Hard.

New York, December 21.-The Re-
publican county committee called to
elect a president was still in session
at l O'Clock this morning, without hav-
ing reached the matter of the presi-
dency. The opposing factions are fight
ing hard for the control of the COM
mlttee, and a question of taking a re-
cess for half an hour to consider con-
tested delegates caused a vote by roll
call. The adherents of Herbert Par
sons, who is regarded as the anti
Odell candidate for president of the
county committee seem bent on fore
ing his election tonight, while the OPP
position is striving to secure an ad-
journment until January 4.
The test vote or taking a recess for
half an hour instead of a%djourning,
was decided afirmatively, and the
Parsons supporters claimed this point
ed to a victory for their candidate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
IN THE WYOMING VALLEY
Severe Rain and Wind Storm-One
Man Killed. and Big Damage Done
to Property.

Wilksbarre, Pa, December 21.-A
heavy rain and wind storm which
practically reached the dimensions of
a hurricane, swept the Wyoming Val
ley today. One man was killed and
property worth thousand Of dollars
was destroyed in the city and sur
rounding towns.
Telegraph and telephone wires were
broken down in all directions, and
for several hours communication was
cut off.
In Wilkesbarre large plate glass win
dows were blown in at several Of the
large stores, and the streets were lit
tered with branches of trees, signs
and shutters which had been torn
from their ~fastenings. At Latin, north
of this city, a large trestle leading
to the Delaware and Hudson Latin
colliery was overturned by he wind,
and a Hungarian laborer was crushed
to death by the falling timbers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
FOR OUR FOREIGN aINISTERy
Bill to Purchase Buildings for the
United States Mission I'm All Capitals.

Washington. December 1i--Repre-
sentative Longworth of Ohio. introduc.
ed a bill today providing for the pur-
at a cost OF not over S.. 600. 600.
OF buildings for the United states mis-
sion at all foreign capitals where this
government maintains ambassadors or
ministers.
In explanation of the purpose OF his
bill Mr.. Longworth said:
The underlying purpose OF this bill
Is to remove the one at present abso-
lutely necessary qualification. that OF
great wealth for the holding OF high
diplomatic office under the United
States. it is an open and notorious fact
that with the very small salaries paid
to our diplomatic in comparison
with those of other countries. non but
very rich men can aspire to these Of
fees. If. however. a suitable and dig
nified official residence be given to
each of our diplomatic ENJOYS. then. at
least SO far as external appearance are
concerned. the rich man and the poor
man will appear alike"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Large Increase i'm Number of Applica-
tions-GovernOr Recipient OF Hand
some Present From His Sunday
School Cfass-Treasurer's Books
Found Correct.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, y. c., December 20
Governor Glenn says the number of
applications this month for pardons ex-
ceeds that during any OF the months
OF the year. People are thus taking
advantage Of the Christmas spirit.
The governor say all who apply say
they want to get out by Christmas.
Some of the applications are merito-
rious and he will probably pardon
several persons Some say they are
sick and he will have investigation
made to see il this is true.
The white man of Richmond county,
who was paraiyzed in the legs for
years and who yet had a mania for
retailing whiskey without license has
for some time been al applicant for a
pardon, being under sentence of one
ear in JAN, but many people wrote to
b governor protesting against par
don. saying the man would instantly
resume his violation of the law. The
governor was today notified that the
man had died.
The governor has a Sunday school
class in the First Presbyterian church
Of fifty students of the Agricultural
and Mechanical college cadets. They
today before leaving tor home for the
holidays, presented him with an ex-
tremely handsome gold fountain pen.
The legislative committee having COM
Dleted the examination of the books of
b state treasurer has made a report
thereon and says it finds them correct
ly and neatly kept and the records all
supplied by proper warrants and
vouchers. The sum total for the fiscal
year ended November 80. are
y General fund, balance on hand at be-
ginning of last year, S:34S,S3S: receipts
to November Both last, $2,446, 725; to-
tai 81, 795, 563. Disbursements, $780,
SS1, leaving a balance of $29O,6S2.
Balance of educational fund at begin
ming of last year was $7,914. Receipts
$63,1 III, total $71,SO5. Disbursements
$59,36S, balance $11,717. All the
vouchers were cancelled by the COM
mittee, which burned all the coupons
and receipts for interest on registered
bonds and pension warrants.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB
Cornelius Vanderbilt Elected Consmo-
dore-Mr. Henry Walters Vice Pres
dent.

New York. December 2f.-Cornelius
Vanderbilt tonight was elected COM
modore of the New York Yacht Club.
to succeed Frederick G.. Bourne who
followed the established custom OF
retiring after three consecutive years
of service The election Of officers
was the only business transacted at the
annual meeting OF the club here this
afternoon. In addition to Mr.. Wander
bilt the other officers chosen included:
Henry Walters. vice president: Sey-
mour l.. Hustled, Jr., rear commodore:
George A. Cormack: Torrant Putnam.
treasurer: Regatta COMMITTEES: Oliver
E. Cromwell: H. deb. Parsons and
Ernest E. LOrillard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Cars ON Raleigh and Southport RaF-
road Deraited-Dcash OF Mrs. Oscw
Jonc-Tcu-Year Runaway Girl
Brought Rack Home.
Especial 10 The Messencer.l

Raieigh,N. G.. December 2I.-A pas
lsenger a and two freight cars of the
Raleigh and Southport railway were
.derailed near here. having jumped the
track No passengers were hurt. En-
lgineer Burkett was injured by the re
lversing lever. which broke four ribs.
the end of one being forced into his
lung.
Mrs. Oscar Jones, wife OF the chief
inspector OF the Bell Telephone CON-
.pany here. died at Charleston They
were married last September.
Governor Glenn goes with Colonel
Charles Earl Johnson. of his personal
staff. on a hunting trip TO Johnston
county tomorrow.
Lucy Beidler, the ten year old adopt
ed daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
|Reaves, was brought back this after
noon from Winston. Mr.. and Mrs.
|Reaves are blind and are teachers in
the state school for blind. They had
corrected Lucy and she Immediately
ran away. taking the early morning
train going TO Winston and registering
at a hotel.
The bodies Of the negroes hanged at
kenanSville and Williamson last week
have been brought here for the state
anatomical board for dissection by stu
dents.
r. ID. w. Connor. of the office Of the
state superintendent OF public instruc-
ton, made an address to public school
teachers here today, on Calvin III. Wi
ley, founder of public school system in
North Carolina.
State Auditor Dixon spoke at the
Wiley public school. Secretary of
State Grimes, in his address, said
North Carolina inaugurated another
humane and signal service, and North
as secretary of navy opened
Japan to the world. He paid a tribute
to General Robert Hoke, saying the
majority Of the confederate cabinet
had agreed On him to succeed General
Robert E. Lee in case he was killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
THE DUKE DIVORCE SUIT
Court Decides That the Case Must he
Tried in New Jersey.

Newark, n. J., December 2l.-The
hearing in the divorce suit Of James
B. Duke, president OF the American
Tobacco Company against Mrs. Lillian
Duke, to determine whether Mr.. Duke
is a resident of the state OF New Jer-
sey and that the divorce must be
BILE to the New Jersey court in his d.
vorce suit was concluded today. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke were on the wit
ness stand. B.,
Vice Chancellor Pitney decided that
Mrs. Duke is a resident of New Jer-
sey and that the divorces must be
tried in the state of New Jersey.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
FINDS EVERYTHING CORRECT
Legislative Committee Concludes En-
animation of Books of State Ofh-
Gals.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, y. G. December '.-Ih
afternoon the legislative joint commit
completed examination of book
and vouchers in the office OF Auditor
Dixon. It is said the books were ad-
m.rably and correctly kept. The audi
sor is very proud. This is the fifth an
rual examination of the records of MS
office and every time all have been
found correct 10 a cent, with nothing
missing. Legislative ommlttee which
completed the annual Inspector Of the
departnents here more rapidly than
ever before, finds insurance depart
ments receipts from April { Deem
Der 1st were S121.Q00 nearly $4,000
more than in the previous year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Rryan Declines Ide's Invitation.

Manila, December 21.-W. ). Bryan
has cabied from Hong Kong declining
Acting Governor Ide's Invitation to be
his guest during his stay IN Manila.
aor the reason that he comes as a
newspaper representative ard not as 4
private citizen, stating that by his
acceptance Of the acting governors
hospitality he would feel PLACED under
certain obligations to the go ernmenr
which he might wish to w.ite about
IN the near future. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Two Men Burned to Death.

Clarksburg. W. Va, December I'll
William Davis. aged As years, and his
brother. Jefferson, aged 20 years, sons
Of Geary Davis. were burned to death
today in a fire which completely de-
stroyed the home of their father at
Johnstown. The men were asleep in
the upper part of the house and could
not be aroused in time to save their
lives.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
The Isthmian Canal Commission.

Washington, December 21.-No eff
fort was made tonight by the Senate
committee on in~ter-Oceanic canals to
hold a meeting for the purpose of con-
sidering the nominations of members
of the Isthmian Canal Commission, the
combinations of which were re-consid-
cred by the Senate on yesterday. 1t
was agreed by members of the COM
mittee, however, that the nominations
should not be taken up agan until af-
ter the holidays, or account of the
large number of abSenteeS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Nominations Considered i'm the Senate.

Washington. December 21.-Nami-
nations of Brigadicr General Georg B.
Davis, to be judge advocate neral,
and Bri~a1ier General William c OF er
to be chief Of ordnance of tn army
both to succeed themselves, were con-
sidred in executive session Of The s n
ate today, but action was postponed
until after the holidays.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Fftssimnsons VIII Return IN the Ssagc.
oThfcn Undecided whom TO Meet
Next.

San Francisco. Dccsmber 2i.--Rob-
ert Fitzsimrens. as a result Of his
unsuccessful glove contest with Jack"
o'Brien last nIghf, win return to the
stage and. according to- Fftxsimmons'
later statement. will ~ again enter
The ring Ftzsammuns arose ehrfy
this morning. partook Of a hearty
breakfast and appeared to- be little the
worse for the ~punahment he received
last night. He Is schedules to appear
at one Of the locd theatres next
week.
"Philadelphia Jaca' o'Brtsn. the
victor. has not yet decided whom u
meet nexE He has been challenged
by Sam Berger. Tommy Ryan and
Marvin Hart. The general impression
in pugilistic circles. Is that O'Brien
will agree 10 fight Hart frst.
The gate receipts last night were
$i6,407.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Wind Reached High Velocity i'm Nor
f0JE.

Virginia and North Carolina coasts
were last night and this morning
by one of the most severe
storms Of the present year. The wind
a velocity in Norfolk of So
miles an hour. All out seacoas wires
were blown down. The wind and rain
wrought much damage in Norfolk.
many telephone, telegraph and troll
ley wire poles being blown down to-
gether with factory smokestacks and
the like.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Dispute Between Attorney Kohier and
Jerome.

New York. December '21.-Edgar j.
Kohler, of counsel for Albert T. Pat
rick, the convicted murderer OF VIII
liam If. Rice. who has been sentenced
TO die on January - appeared before
Justice Rogers today and made a mo-
ton to stay the execution, pending an
appeal TO the United States supreme
court District Attorney Jerome op-
posed the motion and became engaged
in a colloquy with Mr.. Kohler. which
ended by the latter taking mp his hat
and coat and leaving the court room,
the motion remaining undisposed OF.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
To Give American Cotton Cloths Better
Market.

Washington, December 2l.0Chair-
man Payne, of the ways and Means
committee INTRODUCED a bill today for
the re-classifying of textiles on the
PHILIPPINE tariff schedule in such a
that American cotton cloths
will have a better market In the is
lands. Under the present schedule.
through a misunderstanding. an In
justice Is Worked on American cotton
fabrics in favor Of British goods
and the Payne bill seeks to remedy
this.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Rough skin and cracked hands are
not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Ha-
gel Salve, but an occasional application
will keep the skin soft and smooth.
Best for Eczema. Cuts. Burns, Boils.
etc. The genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve affords immediate relief
in all forms Of Blind. Bleeding, Itch
ing and Protruding Piles. Sold by r.
II. Beilamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Group, Coughs, Colds. Whooping-
Cough. etc, have no terror for chill
.dren or adults who ~evacuate the bow
els with Kenne1y's Laxative Honey
and Tar. This remedy expeis all cold
from the system and strengthens the
throat. lungs and bronchial tubes. The
Original Laxative Cough Syrup and
Liquid Cold Cure. Sold by R. R. Bel
|lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Mexico as Field for Naval Stores Ope-
rafiOuS

Valdosta, Ca, December 21.-A ny:l1-
Der of Valdostans who are prominently
connected in the manufacture OF naFai
stores are looking toward Mexico IS
a field for future operations. Seve~a
of them have formed a company and
have sen an expert TO look at the
pine trees and ascertain whether or no
they are suited for the industry The
reports SO far have been favorable.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

The mission Of Early Risers'' Is to
clear the way and give Nature full
sway. These famous little pills rid
the stomach and bowels of all putrid
matter. thus removing The auses OF
headaches, constipation, sallow com
plexlon, etc. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers never grippe or sicken. A safe.
pleasant, perfect pill. Sold by r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Report on Yellow Fever in Havana.

Havana, December 21.-A report is
sued by the health department tonight
shows hat the number of cases Of
yellow fever under treatment has been
reduced to five, and that there were
four r~ecoveries from the disease to-
day. The department expects the fe-
yer to disappear entirely at an early
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Denounced the Lowering Resolution.

Washington, December 20.-Repre-
sentative Hef1in, of Alabama, lntrodue-
ed a resolution in the House today de-
nouncing the Lowering joint resolution
providing for an additional estimate ON
This years cotton crop in January, 1eO6
as .'in the interest of stock gamblers
and market m~anipulators."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Terrible Wind and Rain Storm.

Connellsyille, Pa, December 81
The worst wind and rain storm In It's
history swept the coke region last
night and this morning. causing thou
sands of dollars damage. Telephones
and electric wires are down; trees are
%uprooted; fences and small buildings
are demolished; houses are unro0fed
and MANY windows are broken.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington, December 2O-Ihe SEN
ate in executive session today con-
fir1ned the following nominations.
District AttOrneys-IhomaS Lee
Moore, western division of Virginia.
Harry Skinner, eastern district OF
North Carolina.
M~arshal-William 4. Dunlap, east
ern district OF Tennessee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia.
kidney and liver disorders. and all
stomach troubles positively cured b.
using HOLSTERS Rocky Mountaiu
Tea RI cents ia Or T.thlets r Z
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

HOUSEKEEPING has beer male a cap
ita' of'ense in Mississippi. Nav I've
just :, scheme % prevent VaTdamann
fr iii breaking into he capitol again.
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Presidential Nominations

Washington, December 21.-The
President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Postmasters: Tennessee-Andrew w.
Wills, Nashville.
North Carolina-Wallace w. Rollins,
Asheville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Girls. il you want red lips. IaGghing
eyes, sweet breath and good u ks use
Joiiister's Rocky Mountain "a. The
ttsr Deautiier knoTTH cents,
- or Tablets. R. r. Beta
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Beautify your complexion with little
cost. Ii you wish a smooth. clear,
creamlike complexion, rosy cheeks.
laughing eyes. take HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea, greatest beautifer
known. IS cents. r. r. Bellamy.