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Barbour County index., 1905-11-15

with its back against the wall between
the doors of her own and her aunt's
room, pumped him down into a chair,
and scattered paper and envelopes in
front of him. BE writing your let
ters," she whispered command. Then
away she sped, closed her door behind
her just as the doctors voice was
again heard in the hall below
Two minutes later, lantern bearing.
the master of the house came slowly
up the stairs, followed by the clinking
boots of Maj. Lounsberry. Feigning
surprise at such interruption, the union
officer rose deliberately from his seat
and confronted the two. They stopped
less; then
"As told you, suh," said DR.. Chill
ton, with bow of mock Difference, to
his unwelcome follower.
"As I-should have Known said
Maj. Lounsberry, in prompt though
unpalatable acceptance of the situation.
"The major, suh," said DIR. Chiffon,
to his guest, in pardonably magnf1o-
quent enjoyment of the situation. ssre-
quired ocular demonstration that you
had not taken unto yourself wings.
rejoice that we didn't have to disturb
you in bed. Are you satisfied now
Major Lounsberry?
Perfectly, DR.. Chiffon" Then tc
Benton: Since you do not care te
sleep, sir, perhaps it will not incom-
mode you to start at five"
TT would incommode the household
! not me-" answered Benton, calmly. ye
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
SITUATION is UNCHANGED
Official Dispatch From Headquarters
of japanese Armies.

Toxic, June 23.--The following Of
fetal dispatch has been received to-
day from the headquarters of the Jai'-
anesc armies in Manchuria:
In the vicinity Of Yinge Cheng,
June 21. a thousand of the enemy's
infantry pressing our scouts a
ed. and when they reached HSlangy-
angcheu. ten miles southwest Of Wan
kautzkeau. our forces repulsed them
with heavy loss and pursued them to
the vicinity of WeiyuanpaCmen.
after our force which occupied
YanghuIintzu June 10 had completed
their mission they returned.
The enemy, consisting of three
l'attalions and four squadrons. with
twelve guns. advanced through thu
eastern districts of the Kirin Road
and moved southwark June q. From
l1:30 in the morning his infantry
appeared on the heights be-
tween C~hapengan and I.ichiatun AMI
his artillery posted on the heights Of
L~irchuachejs shelled the northern
heights Of N~antchenizy. Our force
after a few hours engagement assault
&c this offensive and completely re-
pulsed the enemy, captured the
Heights and pursued him.
Otherwise the situation is un-
changed"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
TWO NEW RAILWAY LINES
Southern Railway to Build i'm Western
North Carolina. Running Into Ten
neSSee.

New York, June 23.-Plans are al
ready underway for the construction
of two new lines for the Southern
railway, both of them running in a
northwesterly direction from Western
North Carolina to Eastern Tennessee.
Samuel Spencer, president of the road,
said today that the lines were intend
ed to accommodate the growing bust
ness, especially in timber in that terri
tory.
\ THE Johnson City Southern rail-
way" said Mr.. Spencer, lis intended
to shorten the line from Johnson City,
Tenn, to Marion, \. c. The company
which will build the line has just been
incorporated. The second line is &c
make the connection between Marys-
vile, Tennessee. and Bushnell, n. {.
This route will not penetrate Rabun
Gap as reported. 1t will pass through
another gap in the mountains"
Mr.. Spencer said that the Southern
railway had no interest in the con-
struction in the Caldwell and Northern
railway and contemplated none.
Officers and directors of the South
ern railway are among the incorpOra-
tors of the Johnson City Southern rail
way company. The road will run
from Marion, y. c., in Il northwesterly
direction along the North Fork of the
Catawba river and then down to the
Tennessee boundary, a distance of sew
enty-one miles. to Johnson City, Tenn.
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MUST HAVE T.II, TREATMENT
Execution of the Chinese Exclusion
Laws Discussed at the Cabinet
Meeting.

Washington, June 23.-Chinese im-
migration TO this country and the ex-
ecution of the Chinese laws constitute
etl the principal topic of discussion at
today meeting Of The cabinet. The
President made 1t clear at the meet
ing today that he was determined the
Chinese should have fair treatment. un-
der the law. whenever they applied for
admission to this country at any port.
Secretary Hay will take action on
behalf OF this country, 70 correct any
misrepresentation that may exist III
China as TO the too harsh enforcement
of the Chinese exclusion laws. There
is no disposition to exclude from the
country any Of the classes of Chinese
who are exempt from the operation Of
the exclusion laws.
Secretary Metcalf pointed out thai
the United States trade with China III
cotton goods alone, for the ten months
Of the present fiscal year, has aggre-
gated S21, 00,OO0. as against S3,O0O,C0
for the previous fiscal year. He
hoped this trade would not be disturb
ed through any misunderstanding ard
expressed the belief that it would not
be.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
ESCAPE OF TWO CONVICTS
Gained Their Liberty FrOm the Prison
Garden-Repcrt of Insurance COM
missioner.
Especial to The Messen2er.)

tCpCSldl w Liz N1VSSOhSC1.
Raleigh, n. c., June 23.-The peni-
tertiary officials report the escape from
the garden at the cenxra1 prison this
morning of Lum Lambert and James
Cody. Lambert is a white man, aged
II years, from Swain, serving three
years for manslaughter. Moody is a
white boy, aged~seventeen, from Madi-
son county, serving ten years for bur-
glary.
The state charters the Burlington
Hardware Company, capital stock $780,
600. r. L. Holt and others stockhOld-
ers: the Hickory Railway and Power
Company is authorized to increase its
capital stock from S125,OO0 to 100000.
The corporation commission, as the
board OF assessors, devotes next week
to the assessment of all railway tele-
graph and telephone companies, in
.tcct, al common carriers exercising
the right Of eminent domain.
The insurance commissioner today
mailed advance sheets containing ex-
tracts from this report for the fiscal
year ending April list. During the
year North Carolina companies doing
fire and tornado business wrote risks
amounting to $26,55O,5O9, receiving as
premiums $5OO,396 and mourning losses
OF 1921, 573.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
PREACHER SHOT FROM AMBUSH
Only Explanation OF the Murder Is
T.,at the Dead Man AnSered Ger
tain Element BY His Protection OF
Ne.rG~.

Charleston, s. -, June "a specia!
from Florence, s. C.. says II. ID. Gran
ger, a local Baptist preacher. was shot
from ambush and killed while work
ing on his farm hear there today. he
lived ia the district known as The
Dead Stretch" where it is said that ne
groes are not welcome and the only ex-
PLANTATION Of his death is that he has
hired we negroes 10 work on the Farm
n protected them, even allowing
them to sleep on his premises. Gran
ger was respected, and had mani
friends, but appears to have angered
a certain elemen. that had made II a
risky thing for i negro to enter the
Dead Stretch" which is said to lie he.
Bayboro and Loris. Bloodhounds
have been sent for and the authorities
are evidently intending to track the as
.sassin if possible. Coroner Burroughs
of Florence has gone TO the scene OF
the tragedy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
SHERIFF DIsoBEys ORDERS
if Folk Sends Troops TO Stop Race
Track Gambling. Hcrpel Says They
WIN be Arrested and Possibly Shot

St Louis. June Ex-Governor Folks
order to stop race track gambling IN
Missouri. with the aid OF the militia ii
necessary. today met defeat at the
hands of the sheriff Of ST. Louis county,
John Herpel. who says he will not raid
race tracks or call for troops and b
IL h governor sends troops to mo.est
any one. the soldiers will be arrested.
possibly shot Sheriff Herpel declared
he was opposed 10 raids. as a usuFpa-
ton Of the Judicial authority and satf.
A appeal to oayonets is the first
threat of . higrt. fired by fanaticsl
yea for his personal ambition anu by
ideas against the guaranteed liberties
OF the people"
Eight arrests were made today by
deputy sheriffs who went to the booths
conducted by William Finn. president
OF the Central Turf Association ana
by Charles Noel and arrested the two
men together with six assistants. Tht
paraphernalia was confscated. Later
they were released on bonds of s1.oo0
each.
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IN FAVOR OF MITCHELL.
Testimony OF Judge Tanner VIII Bcne-
fit the Senator.

Portland, Ore, June 24.-Cross ex-
animation of former Judge A. NJ. Tan
ner, the governments chief witness in
the trial of United States Senator Juan
H. Mitchell, charged with practiciny
before federal department while Sen
ator, today elected more important
testimony in favor of Senator Mitchell.
1t was shown by Tanners evidence
that Mitchell had warned Tanner not
to involve the Senator in an matters
before the departments OF the govern
ment and to del any remuneration
for any services the Senator might
perform in Washington. Tanner said
that there was no understanding with
Frederick Kinks that the money paid
by Kribs to Tanner was in return for
the service of Mitchell, and that the
Senator had no direct knowledge OF
the sources of his monthly remittanc IS.
his share of the net earnings OF the
law firm of Mitchell and Tanner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
FRAUD IN LAND ENTRIES
benjamin III. Tallmadge Arrested on
Charge of SubOr1inaticn OF Perjury.

---
Roswell, N. NJ. June 23.-Benjamin
II. Tallmadge was arrested here today
on h charge of subordination of per-
jury. He was taken before United States
Land Commissioner Carl Snyder and
gave $4,000 for his appearance.
1t is reported that this is the first
OF many prosecutions that are to be
brought for alleged fraud in land en-
tries and deals in this part of New
Mexico. 1t is further stated that thou
sands of acres of land in the rich arte-
sian belt of New Mexico, the most val
liable land in the territory, have been
secured through fraudulent desert en-
tries. All of these cases are under in
Kestigation. Mr.. Tallmadge declared
that all of his deals have been accord
ing to law and that it will be so proved.
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Charged With Forgery and Falsifyins
Books for the Purposes of Defraud-
ing the City Of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 23.-FOr the sec
former chief of the bureau of fltra-
ton, was arrested today on charges of
forgery and falsifyinG certain books
and papers for the purpose Of de-
frauding the city of Philadelphia. At
ter IL hearing lasting nearly six hours
he was held in 5000 bail for trial. His
today was Il great surprise. Evi-
dence was produced tending TO show
that estimates of the work done by
Daniel ]. McNichol, a contractor, were
padded, and the city was defrauded
out of about $4,000. The charge was
by Hills counsel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
RUSSIANS MUST GIVE PAROLE
Vessels at Manila Can be Repaired,
but They Are to Remain InlcrI.cd.

Washington, June 23.-IE response
to d reauest cabled the war depart
ment by the governor general of the
Philippines. in behalf of the Russian
Admiral Enquist to be allowed to
return his sick and wounded officers
enc. men upon giving their parole not
to engage in hostilities during the war.
and to be allowed to bring certain ma
teIial for repairing damaged ships.
the secretary has sent the following
cab.egram:
You ma allow Russian admirs to
embark his sick and wounded officers
and men on Russian hospital slip.
daily expected, upon their giving pa
role not to engage in hostilities during
the war You may also allow them
to bring from Shanghai material for
repairins vessels other than munitions
Of war, such as cOrdage. sail cloth.
waste and oil. for machinery, etc,
but the vessels are still to remain in
internment."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
American Yachts Make Fine Showing.

k1eI, Ternlany, June Z3.-AInerlcan
yachts, either American owned or
built, made a fine showing
today. There were four of them and
won the race of her class. The
winners were X. w. Goelet's Swami,
the Ailsa, Emperor Williams Meteor
Ill, and the Navahoe. Emperor Will
liam was at the wheel Of the Meteor
III. much Of the time and was In very
good humor and had Ambassador
Tower, Wilson Marshall, owner of the
yacht Atlantic, and George Lauder,
owner of the Endymion, who we're
among his guests, on board the yacht.
on ropes and assisting in trim
ming ship.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
DAILY EXPELLED FROM YALE
Famous Oarsman Dropped for Com
Duct Improper in a Member OF the
University.

New Haven, Conn, June 23.-Cornel-
Jus Edward, DAILY, the Yale senior who
has been rowing in the Varsity eight,
and was considered one of the best
in the crew, was today drop
ped from the college roll for "conduct
improper in a member of the Univer-
The particular charge against the
|oarsman is based On his examination
i'm psychology. Whether Daily in his
examination used notes Of a improper
character, or otherwise violated the
is a question about which differ
ing opinions were held. This place in
the Yale eight is taken by Ortmayer,
who is an experienced oarsman,
though not as tall or as heavy as Daily.
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To Consider Plans for Construction Oh
the

Washington. June 24.--President
Roosevelt today issued a call for a
meeting of the board of consulting en-
oinaers of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission for September 1st, in this city.
The order makes General George w.
Davis chairman of the board, and pro
vides that if deemed necessary a visit
to the sthmus will be made. The
work outlined for the board is TO on
slider all plans which have been sus,
gested for the construction or the cthai
and t 0 formulate their suggestions as
recommendations to the mlmsslo
In case of divergence Of views MINOR
ity reports by members of the consult
ing board are requested.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Rain ard Thunderstorm Passes Over
hniO

Richmond, Va, June pa severe
rain and thunderstorm passed over the
city this afternoon. Three churches
were struck by lightning. two horses
were killed, eight street ears were dis
|abled, three cables were burned in two,
TOUR hundred chickens which We're in
ia cellar were drowned and a lineman
WHO was or 4 telegraph pole was
knocked off, suffering the breaking of
'aE arm and a leg. The buildings
were o seriously damaged.
|One and three-quarter inches Of rain
within an hour.
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Honor System i'm Southern Colleges.
Asheville, N. C., June 23.-The honor
OF governing college students
was discussed in the conference OF
Southern College Y. NJ. c. A. men this
evening. ". D. Weatherford, general
secretary for the south, telling of The
installation Of that system in the Uni
of Tennessee and University of
Arkansas, i'm these institutions, DIR.
Vetherford said, student senates have
0een formed, where all cases OF dis
sonor or misbehavior are judged, and
where found necessary the student was
expelled upon its recommendation. A
track meet was held this afternoon
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
A Man Under Suspicion as Cause of
Mentor Wreck.

Cleveland, O., June 23.-The oe.iet
that the misplaced switch, which was
responsible for the Mentor wreck, wa
thrown purposely by some man
prompted by feelings of revenge, is
ground among the railroad CT
according TO a statement made
today by an Official in authority. A
man under suspicion is being shad-
and a close watch is kept on his
movement. A bag containing
'of S. c. Beckwith of New York, sup
LOT S. G. eBckwith of New York, Sup
Iposed to have been stolen from The
wrecked train at Mentor was found
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Ii Was NotCdy's Business.

Over at the Chapel Hill commence
father was the chief orator OF the oc-
casion. She was thirteen, and had as
much sense as she was sweet. She was
in evidence everywhere, following the
indoor and outdoor exercises with the
liveiiest interest and delight. During
the dullest of speeches she would listen
with kindling black eyes, and stoop
over from time to time to whisper
something i'm her fathers ear; and
this, perhaps, when the others were
staring listlessly out ut the windows or
listening merely with their eyes.
Miss Alice didn't have the ennui;
she WAS not bored. God bless her.
There was no suggestion of world
WEAKNESS or Miss Nancyism about her
When the brass band struck NJ I've
Got n Feeling for You her blood ran
tnriilinsIy. and, while the long after
room shadows lay across the campus
and the impressive class ceremonies
went on about the gnarled Davie pop
lar, she was just as engrossed as a
AHAh 10 "Ath thN Be*ihs@
Miss Alice" said Il reporter, Il wan
az interview with you-a newspaper
interview
What about" says she.
Anything says he. 1T will not be
of any interest, Miss Alice, except for
tie fact tina your sweet tongue said
the things. 1t makes no difference
what you say"
Che pian1asI NJ har fatiar nftGGtfnU.
ingly. lie nodded and smiled at the
reporter
ut will please me so much.' she
said.
But that afternoon and the next af-
ternoon Miss Alice and the reporter
followed each other in a circle, and 1t
was not until the first night of the
dancing that opportunity and desire
were met. Miss Alice was there, dress
cd in some pink stuff and white stock
ings. There was a rich red ribbon in.
her black hair. \ necklace of goldea
beads went round her neck. IL was
her first sure enough dance and shC
was eager for it
Miss Alice said The reporter,
sauntering up to her. 'if ! can get the
champion who is making your engage
1AA w Etst Ah% 81 hAAsGtGB VIZ soo@
sit 1t out with me and grant me that
interview? Or would you hate TO miss
The dance too much:"
The first four are filed" she said,
studying her book with every effort at
nonchaIance. "Oh. I'll be tired after
that. and will be glad enough OF "a
rest"
Her champion and the reporter dnly
arranged the matter, and at last the
number came. Miss Alice and her in
terviewer got them some stiff chairs
against the wall, but not far from
some windows. and there set them
selves for the business that was press
ing. III much time was lost the mans
" whistle would blow, the holder OF the
next number would come and claim the
partner. and il would be all over. So
what must they talk abouf-whaf,
what, what? Their eyes met and they
laughed merrily and the interview
didn't make any difference. Whose
business In IL of ~anybody's what Miss
Alice Said.-chariotte Observer.
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Levi Morton's Daughter Becomes a
Catholic

I New York, June 23.-Mrs. Winthrop
Rutherford, fourth daughter of Levi p.
Morton, former vice president of the
limited States was last Saturday re-
lceived into the Roman Catholic church
iShe had been considering the step for
The last two years and had been giving
Imuch attention TO reading on religious
subjects. Mrs. Rutherford was, and
lher parents are, members Of the Prot
Iestant Episcopal church, as is also her
husband.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Youn" Baltimore Woman Becomes Il
pViooacS

Paris, June 24.-The marriage OF
Prince Henry Galard de Bearn at de
Chalais to Miss Beatrice Winans,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Winans,
of Baltimore, was celebrated at noon
today in the church Ste Clotilde- There
was a large and fashionable atten-
dance, including Ambassador McCor-
mick and Mrs. Mccormick and many
members of the Old French aristoeracy.
The groom is the head of the ancient
family of Bearn-Brissac. A wedding
breakfast followed. The prince ant
princess received many beautiful pres
onfS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Transfers Strike Will Probably Soon
End

Chicago, June 23.-All the obstacles
which have prevented an ending of the
teamsters' strike tonight appear to
have been eliminated aud indications
are that unless something unforeseen
develops, the strike will ease within a
short time. At a meeting today tie
employers association agreed to witt
draw it's demand for the elimination
OF the union button thus removing the
last objection of the strikers to the
terms of settlement.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
American Tennis Players Win Al
Events.

London, June 23.-The American
tennis players swept everything before
them at the Queens Club today, de-
feating the Englishmen in the singles
and the Australians in the doubles in
the semi-final rounds. Wright strach-
ed to Ward for the finals in the sin
giles, thus creating Ward champion of
the city of London. In the doubles
Larned and Clothier secured three sets
to their opponents one, while Wright
and Ward won three straight SITS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
GOVERNOR FOLK WILL TAKE
ACTION.

Jefferson City. Mo-. June 2+.-When
informed tonight of the statemen, of
Sheriff Herpel. Governor Folk said
that in addition 10 stopping the alleged
violations of the betting law at Delmar
track, he would take steps forthwith
for the removal of Sheriff Herpel and
County Prosecuting Attorney Johnston
Tor their utter disregard OF their OF
fetal Caths."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Christians at Home Lack Faith.

Asheville, n. c., June 24.-The great
est obstacle to the evangeliZation of the
world is not abroad, but in the indif-
ference and want of faith in Chris
tians at home, was the %concensus Of
opinion of the Southern missionary
movement conference today. The dis
cussion was led by S. Earl Taylor.
field secretary for young peoples work
of the missionary society of the NJ. E.
Church.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
: Feeling Against the Swedish Govern
menf.

Christjania. June 23.-The feeling
aroused in StocE. holm against King
Oscar and the Swedish government
caused some ~ureasiness here.
is anxiety lest the RIksdaG
should yield to this feeling and revoke
conciliatory policy outlined by King
Oscar, but among those best inform
ed it is believed that the majority Of
the members of the Riksdag will re-
main firm and follow up the policy Of
ppacp-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Ioomis Sails for Franco.

New York. June 24.-On a mission
for the state department for which he
was commissioned by President
Roosevelt. Francis B. Lcomis, assis-
LIANT secretary Of state. sailed for
Southampton today on the steamer
PHILADELPHIA. He is going as special
ambassador to receive Paul oJnes
BODY ard also to make an investiga-
ton of the business methods OF the
various diplomatic posts in Europe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
japanese Offensive is Weak.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, June 3d.
The japanese are no longer pressing
the Russians south. ard doubt is now
entertained as to whether the weak
is the Of a big bat
tie Or a diplomatic maneuver. Belief
in the Irompt conclusion of peace is
weakening. The heat is intoleraDle.
Even the nights afford little relief.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-27
Grand Duke Alexis Threatened.

st. Petersburg June 23.-A story is
current in the city that the day be-
fore Grand Duke Alexis resigned the
pest of high admiral he received a.
formal warning from h terrorists in
forming him that unless he retired
within tWenty-four hours sentence on
him would be passed and executed.