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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
RUSSIANS STRENGTHENING THE
vLADIyOSTOK GARRISON.

Toxic, April 13.-It Is reported here
that the Russians are continually re-
inforcing the garrison at Vladivostok
and that the work of strengthening the
fortress liz progressing constantly.
1t is said that the plans Of the Rus
slams contemplate a garrison number
ing one hundred thousand men, with
800 guns. Many additional batter
les, redoubts. barriers. and pits are I'm
course Of construction and enormous
stores of ammunition are being accu-
muIated The Russians. 1t IL said, hope
TO SO equip the fortress 50 that Ii will
be capable of withstanding siege.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
Question of Rebates Referred to At
tOrney General.

Washington, April 11.-Secretary
Hitchcock has decided to refer to the
attorney general the question of rail-
road rebates on material used in con-
nection with the irrigation service,
which Comptroller Tracewell has de-
cided could not be legally accepted
The secretary refuses to discuss the
comptroller's opinion, but other oEic-
ials at the interior department hold
that the socallei rebate is merely a
reduction, such as is provided for By
section % of the Interstate commerce
act. They say the arrangement effects
a large saving to the government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
ROJESTVENSKY ANXIOUS TO
MEET TOGO.

London, April 13.-British naval men
comment on the lack of secrecy regard
ing Admiral Rojestvensky's move
ments since his arrival In Far Eastern
waters. The fact that he is keeping to
the main trade route although knowing
his squadron would constantly be
sighted, and reported by passing YES
sells they consider clearly shows that
the Russian admiral is keenly anxious
to meet Admiral Togo and fight it out
to q finish.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
RojestVensky Reported Anxious
to Meet Togo.
HIS PLANS kept SECRET
Naval Activity Has Stopped All Efforts
Toward Peace.

The Fact That the Russian Souadrou
Is Keeping I'm the Well Known
Routes OF Trade Gives the Imrres.
sion That Rojestvcnsky Is Anxious
to Meet Toso-Dincrence I'm Opin-
ion as to What Base the Russian
Commander Has I'm view-RuSslans
are Greatly Reinforcing Their Gar
rison at Vladivostok-A Japanese
Spy Shot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
Alleged Discrimination i'm Freight
Rates.

Washington, April 13.-A petition
was filed with the interstate commerce
commission today by the railroad COM
mission of Kentucky, against the Illi-
nois Central railroad company and the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
railway company, alleging a discrimi-
nation of freight agents on grain from
certain points in Kentucky to Atlanta,
Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
Joseph jefferson III.

Atlanta. Ga, April ia special to
the Journal from ST Augustine. Fla,
says that Joseph Jefferson, the famous
actor. is I'LL at his home i'm Miami, and
that physicians have been summoned
from ST Augustine to attend him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-04-14
JAPANESE spy SHOT.

Gunshu Pass. April 13.-Lieutenant
Kobiasini. Of the Twenty third Japan
ese dragons, who was captured dis
guised as a Chdnaman and who CON-
fessed he was a spy and was tried by
court-martial. was shot today.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

inSS and making small! Investments.
Everything he tOuchcn seemed to yield
good returns. BY 1890 hi, private bust
decided to retire from his railroad posi-
ton and devote himself to looking after
his investments. \ few years more
and he was on the list Of millionaircs.
Six years ago the Nebraska lcgisla-
turr was engaged in selecting Il sue
cessor to William v. Allen in the
United States senate. There was a
prolonged contest, and Thompson was
n Of the leading candidates.. coming
within seven votes of securing the
honor. President Roosevelt appointed
him minister to Brazil in 1902 and now
advances him in the diplomatic service
by rendering him the post resigned by
Ambassador Edwin II. Conger. Mex
leo is a country in which Mr.. ThOmp-
son Is much Interested, and years ago
he showed this interest by making ex-
tensive investments there.
Mr.. Thompson is noted for his gen.
crosby. While the Omaha exposition
was in progress he sem all the chill
dren Of Lincoln between the ages Of
eight and sixteen to see the sights OF
the show. Every Christmas he gives
away a whole carload of -four. Dur
ing his connection with the Burlington
road he established a system Of res
taurants which yielded him Il yearly
revenue OF from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t
was only a short time before he came
so near being chosen senator that there
was n bigger rush than usual in one Of
these restaurants one day. and Mr..
Thompson. who then gave them his
personal supervision. CHANGED to be on
hand. Seeing that a group Of men
were moi securing attention, he step
ped up. took their orders and brought
them their food az If it were Il mere
everyday affair. They did not know
until aftcrward that they had been
waited on by Il millionaire.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

4 gasoline tank and burner for getting
up steam. The water compartment
holds four gallons, which is more than
ample for half a days work. The
steam generated passes through a rub
Der pipe to il hood. which is held for
a short time on the wall to be cleaned.
The paper under the hood Immediately
becomes saturated. and the hood is
moved to another spot. and the place
just vacated is gone over with the pa
per hangers spade. the paper being
easily removed. The spade follows the
hood. and in an incredibly short time
a great deal Of old paper is removed.
\ few minutes application of the
steam under the hood is sufficient to
remove the thickest deposit of paper
which IL would be likely to find. As
high as fifteen coats Of wall paper. one
Oh over the other. have been penetrat-
ed by the steam and then removed.
With this implement it is possible to
calculate almost to a penny the cost
Of the labor Of removing paper. An
other advantage is that it is sanitary.
The application of the steam is said to
remove all germs or vermin of my
character whatever. Bugs which are
harbored under the paper are killed
instantly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
She Was Ready For Him.

He had rome to break off the en-
gagement. His mother didn't approve
Of his choice. Besides. he felt that he
was too timid to assume the RESPONSE
bilitics Of married life.
1t wasn't a pleasant task.
II have come" he said, ito say that
isn't there some one stirring at the
side door:"
ut is nothing" she hastily an
svcrcl. You We're about to say
that
II were about mean l was about
to say that l think that we haye-I
mean l have-madc a mistake in
I'm sure l hear somebody snufiiing at
the keyhole!"
She laughed in an unmirthful way.
Eyes" she said, my football brother
and his brindle bulldog are out there
waiting"
He didn't ask what they We're wait
ing for.
II have come to say, dearest" he
briskly remarked, that l think I have
made a mistake in permitting you to
put our wedding day so far ahead."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

DR.. Arnold Pfaff Of the national bu-
reau OF education, who believes that
laziness among school children Is
caused by Il germ, has found speci-
mems Of the germ in school children Of
New Orleans and is now looking for a
cure for the disease. The blood Of
schoolboys which was analysed by DR..
Pfaff was drawn from their ears. He
selected those who seemed chemically
disinclined to study. After an analy-
sis he assured the teachers that the
boys We're not responsible for their
condition, but We're the victims of a
disease. On this hypothesis the boys
We're allowed to get off easily on their
final examination. DR.. Pfaff had all
the boys under treatment and assured
their teachers that they would be cured
before the next term began.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
TAKES PAPER OFF WALL.
Steam bath For Removing Old Room
Decorations.

Steam Oath For Removing Old Room
Decorations.
A paper hanger estimating on a lob
which requires the removal of old pa.
per from the walls Is always figuring
in the dark, for the reason that it
makes q great deal Of difference wheth.
er he has II layer Of paper to take off
or more. In other words, it is impos-
sible for him to determine whether the
work of removal will require the serv-
ices Of a man for half a day or two
days.
Steam has been found to be well suit
ed for this work, and by it's aid it is
said to he possible to remove the paper
without regard to the thickness of the
layer in a manner quicker and more
clearly than heretofore. The appara-
tus by which this is done is entirely
portable. and Il complete plant is
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton. 1t consists mainly of a kettle in
which is combined Il water holder and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

THE PLUNGED: COMING TO THE SURFACE.
In view Of this fact his advisers felt
as If it was risking too many great
interests for the president to take his
life in his hands by descending to the
bottom of that branch of the ocean
which lies off the shores Of Mr.. Iloose-
velt's home town. Oyster Bay, n. Y.
Every one knows of the presidents
love of adventure. and he quite natu-
rally was tempted by the thought Of an
experience which some people would
shrink from undertaking. AS to the
danger involved, it il said he satisfied
himself it was more imaginary than
real and that submarine navigation
has now reached a stage in the United
States where Il trip under the waves is
no more foolhardy than a trip under
the skyScripCrs OF New York in the
far famed subway. Although the Brit
ish and French have met with disns-
tcrs in the navigation Of submarine
craft. the history of such navigation of
recent years in the United States has
exceptionally free from fatalities.
Inc ! hunger ~ III command OF Lieu
tenant Charles l.. Nelson. who won
the sobriIuct Of 'Daredcvil Nelson
while fighting on the Gloucester under
wainwright ut the battle Of Santiago
In the Spanish war. lie has won Il
rs an expert in submarine
navigation. and the president felt that
he was not mourning too great danger
IN placing himself in his charge. The
I'lunger was launched in 1902. The
vessel has Il speed under water Of
seven miles m hour and on the sur
face Of more than eight miles an hour.
Two sets of motive power are pro-
.vided-an electric motor for Subma-
rine work and a gasoline engine for
surface work. Over 300 dives have
been made by the Plungcr and on one
occasion. at Newport. she made the
plunge Of LAG feet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Nonsense Song.

Said the river to the forest,
II would go away somewhere
And would like the same to borrow
If you have a trunk to spare"
Said the forest: AT your service
Are my trunks, l oft have said.
When you go upon your journey
May | lie upon your bed?"
Said the river: II am sorry,
But M springs are out of whack.
/ allow to get some new one
ust as soon as l come back.
AS it is. you're welcome to 1t,
And I think 'twould be a lark
When the Holsters try to bite you
If you'd scare them with your bark.
Said the river, II must travel
AS becomes my wealth and rank,
And should I run out of money
l can draw Upon my bank"
Said h forest: THAT is proper:
You must take the trip first class.
II my leaves are in the humor,
They will rustic you a pass"
Said the river: 'That is lovely.
1t is nice to travel free.
For my meal and small expenses
I a use my current. Seer"
And his mouth began to water.
Thinking on what he would get,
SO he started on his journey,
And I near he's going yet.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Meningitis Caused by Inhalation.

Professor Wettenhotfer. who was
sent by the German government to ST.
lesia to study the genesis Of cerebro
spinal meningitis and the best method
OF treating it. comes to the conclusion
that it is undoubtedly n of the dis
eases caused by inhalation. which first
attacks the tousils and is conveyed
thus through glands to the brain. 1t
only attacks where the glands have be-
come weakened. In all the eases eN-
anined 10y him the tonsils show hyper
trophy and are Increased in size by
inflammation. The professor is OF the
opinion that the root of the disease is
to be found in the insanitary conditions
Of dwellings.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

THE DowAGER DUCHESS OF MANCHESTER.
andra giving evidence of her approval
by also admitting the duchess to terms
OF Intimacy. She is one OF the few
women who a call on Enyland's
queen without having the audience ar
ranged in advance.
The dowager duchess was IN Ameri-
can girl. Miss Consuelo Yznaga Of New
Orleans. and she married the late
Duke OF Manchester. then known
rs Niscount Vaudeville. in 1876. 1t is
related that she once helped King Ed
ward. then Prince VI Wales. out Of Il
scrape by getting $4,000 for him on
short notice. He never forgot the serv-
ice.
The social precedence the dowagev
duchess has enjoyed through the kings
favor appears to have given her much
satisfaction.
1t is said that she did not greatly
mourn the death of her husband. who
was "A noted high roller. but the loss Of
her twin daughters a few years ago
was Il great blow to her.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
The Neighbors' Boys.

c oMEBODY shot our cats eye out
~ stole our gate an just about
Scared Aunt Sophia Jane to death
So s she could hardly get her
breath
By putin on some sheets, all white.
A just gave her a turble fright.
An who on earth do you suppose
Put on them big white ghOstes' clothes
An made that turble screechy noise?
The ~neighbors' boys!
An every night it's dark, you know,
Somebody plays some tick-tack-toe
On folkses' windows what's a-scared,
An just as if they never cared
II they get caught or not. an when
You're gone to bed they come again
Until you're just SO nervous you
Don't hardly know just what to do
And who makes such a scary noise?
The ~neighbors' boys!
An 'en somebody tears your clothes
An skins your face an hurts your nose
Until it bleeds. an then your ma
Says at she never. never saw
Such heather youngsters. an they come
An break your SEED an pound your drum
Until it busts IN won't go way,
1t Amt no matter what you say,
An they're the ones at break your toys
The ~neighbors' boys!
An. my. it's funny, cause, you know,
You amt the only ones ats so,
Cause all the next door %neighbors say
1t seems Exactly the same way,
An when their boys get hurted so s
It gives 'cm turble bloody nose
An some one shoots their cats eye out
An plays tick-tack. they know about
Who does it an who makes the noise
The %neighbors' boys!
j. w. Foley in New York Times.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Successful Smoke Consumer.

A German firm has patented a sys-
tenn for consuming smoke and prevent
Ing the wasting OF coal which has been
tested at the experimental station of
the Ravarian "ltevisions Verein'' in
Munich. where it was found that -
per cent of the combustible value of
soft coal from the Saar district can be
utilized when this smoke consumer is
used. The director Of 4 rope and cable
factory ut Frankfort, Germany. where
the system has been in use for some
time. reports Il minimal development
Of smoke only when fires are started
or replcnished: ut other times no smoke
IS visible and the saving of coal
amounts to more than 20 per cent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
For u National Cooking school,

Congress is to be asked 1t its next
session to make legal provision for 4
national school on food. cookery and
service. the movement in this d!rec-
ton taking its start in Chicago at the
meeting Of the International Stewards
association. at the Great Northern no.
tel. More than 1000 chefs. stewards,
restaurant men and hotelkeepers are
Interested In the movement. which has
tor Its object pure food for the public.
natural methods in cookery and sani-
eary ways Of serving food.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
AMBASSADOR To MEXICO
David f. Thompson, Recently Pro.
NOTED From the brazilian M~issfon.

David Z. Thompson. who has been
promoted from minister to Brazil to
ambassador to Mexico. has risen from
the ranks through the agency Of energy
and brains. Mr.. THOMPSON Is a native of
1Iiiisdale, Mich, ANA was born in 1854.
When he was scvcuicen years old he
sought employment in Lincoln, Neb.
He was unknown and almost PENN
less and was glad 10 get a job at han
ding freight as Il truckman in the
depot Of the Burlington and Missouri
railroad. Ike was soon promoted to be
a brakeman and then 0 $ to be a
conductor. Nine years after entering
the service Of the Burlington road he
was division superintendent Of the en-
tire system. Meantime he had been
saving as much as possible of his earn
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

Miss Gadabout-Ah, professor, when
you played those fortissimo measures
In your piano selection last night your
face reflected the very agony of the
passage.
Professor Hitemupski-No, it vos not
dot. l hat a gathering OH mein finger,
und l hit it Oh her black k~ey.-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Enough Said.

II WONDER remarked Mr.. Galley
tentatively, IF kissing really is injuri-
WELL" replied the athletic girl, Il
know some men who have found the
mere attempt at kissing injurious."-
Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

the east by his airship ex-
cursions around the sky
Ocrapers Of New York city, Lincoln
Beachey, a San Francisco youth of
eighteen years, has been making equal
II sensational flights through the air at
the Lewis and Clark exposition at
Portland, Ore. knabenshue first navi-
gated the air ut the st. Louis worlds
fair in 1904 in Captain T. s. Bald
wins airship, the California Arrow.
Beachey has been sailing over the
Portland fair grounds in Captain Bald
wins new airship, the City Of Port
land. He has been very successful
In making round trips with his craft.
He generally brings the City of Port
land back to the place from which she
started and lands her on the identical
supports upon which the ship rested
when the voyage through the air be-
gan.
There have been interesting events
Of many kinds ut the Portland fair
during the summer. The p%ecuniary
success Of the exposition has been a
great surprise to every one. 1t Is an
ticipated that the flow of visitors will
continue undated until the closing of
the gates the middle Of October. At
tendance thus far has surpassed ex-
pectations. The million mark was
passed before the fair was half over
and 1t is now expected the admissions
will reach 100000. TO the surprise
Of most persons a large proportion of
the attendance is from the east. The
low rates offered by the railroads for
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04

Didn't Peck say he did think Of go
ing, but that he might change his
mind?"
Yes; that's what he said, but what
he meant was that his wife might
change his mind for him. hiladel-
phia Ledger.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Deceptive.

Madge-Did Charlie propose to you
out in the auto?
Dolly-1 thought he was going to.
but he didn't. When he got down on
his knees it was only to crawl under
the old machine.-Puck.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
A FRIEND TO THE KING.
DucheSs Of MnncheStcr,
Who Was an American Girl.

7OSS1RVT DuCUCNN III
Who Was am American Girl.
The dOwagpr Duchess of Manchester
will soon entertain the king of Eng
land ut her historic Scotch seat, Nrae-
mar castle. adjoining Balmoral. Queen
Alexandra may be Of the party, for
she is an intimate friend Of the
duchess. and both king and queen were
her guests during the past summer ut
her seaside house. Outside Of his own
family. the dowager Duchess OF Man
chester is considered King Edwards
most intimate friend among the fair
scx. He has been on intimate terms
with her for nearly thirty years and
no insinuations have ever been made
regarding the friendship. Queen Alex
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
A TYPICAL AUTOCRAT.
Alexander DOultEam. Former Russian
Minister vt Interior.

Alexander Gregorovitch B%Ouligun,
who recently resigned the post Of min
lister OF the interior Of Russia after a
brief curec in that office. is Il stanch
upholdcr of autocratic ideas. He draft
ell Il plan for Il national assembly, and
the one adopted and recently promul-
gated was based OF his ideas. though
1t is said important notifications were
made in them. Bouligan was born in
1880 and graduated from the Imperial
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Thu. (hnnuinas TemnerafuPe

Waggsby = Hear about Braggsby's
sudden demise?
Naggsby-No. What caused it:
Waggsby He was in his shirt
sleeves when the recent hot wave end
ed and took down with pneumonia be-
fore he could slip his coat on.-Balti-
more American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
All He Would Ask.

Would you." she asked. marry Il
woman who made her own dresses:"
You bet l would-if I could have
any assurance that she'd keep on max
Ing them."-Chicago Record-Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Better THAN NAUTILUS.
h P1un1cr, In Which President
Roosevelt Went Beneath Waves.


When President Roosevelt tool his
trip in the submarine boat Plunger it
was the first time that a chief execu-
tive of the United States had navigated
the depths Of the sea after the fashion
of Captain Memo. At the time he was
forty feet under the waves Of Long
Island sound and darting this way and
that i'll the strange craft with all the
ease II unconcern Of Il mar operating
al automobile over Il smooth road the
powers of the world were anxiOusly
awaiting the results Of his efforts to
secure peace between Russia and
Japan, the administration of a V
ment which controls the affairs of So
100000 people rested upon his Shout
ders and. all in all, the matter Of his
life Or death was one Of Importance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Their Best Friend.

"He is the father Of thirteen chill.
dren."
"And he still has to work:'
"Nes."
THAT is base ingratitude on the part
of the shoe dealers. They should retire
him on an Old age pension"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Helpless.

Things might have been different If
eve had been Il modern woman"
Yes
"She would have taken her hairpin
and worked her way back into the
garden"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Sober Moment.

There's a time to laugh. hi le. hi 10.
Till your face is blue and black.
Its not when your wealthy uncle,
though,
Stitch him down on a tack.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Are You Il NlnSOn3

Mr.. Smith, was held up and re-
lievcd of all my valuables on the way
home from my lodge.
Captain Of Police-What did the rob-
bers get?
Mr.. Smith Everything except the
MISUNDERSTANDING Dispatch.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
ProcnoSticat.on.

One sign of rain that never fails
Is this: Go of to town
And leave your umbrella home:
The foods will then come down.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Literary Life.
il light literature"

"He is dabbliug III light literature"
"Nhat is he doing:"
making out gas bills"
WE'LL. there is some plot to that
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-10-04
Too Ccod.

"Her little sou never told a lie"
II thought You Sail she had interest.
ing child