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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
A LETTER
While Postmaster Is Canceling the
Stamps, Causing Him Slight Injury.

Especial to Charlotte Observer
Lexington, March 7.-Postmaster J.
C. Walser was slightly injured and
greatly frightened yesterday afternoon
by the explosion of a letter, which he
was stamping in the course Of his
duties in the p~estoffice. MIR. Walser's
eye was hurt by powder burn, and his
face blackened by h explosion. The
report being as loud as a pistol shot,
was heard some distance and caused
considerable excitement. The letter
which caused the trouble, on being eX-
amined, was found to contain a lot
of caps such as are used by small
boys in toy There is some
mystery about the matter. The letter
was mailed here and the name of the
party to whom it was addressed has
not been given out by the postoffice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
SEEKING FOR 4 MOTIVE.
San Francisco Police Inquiring into
Household Intrjgues Against Mrs.
Stanford.

San Francisco, Calf, March g.
Though they still deem the proof of
murder in~conclusive. the police of this
city are trying % find a possible mo-
tive fer the poisoning Of Mrs. Stanford.
With this end in view they are making
q minute investigation nto the stories
Of household intrigues told BY Beverly.
he former butter and Elizabeth Roch-
u1ond, the former maid of Mrs. stan
ford, who now lives in Beveriy'a
home.
1t is believed that among the stores
CT quarrels and graft a hin Of the
motive for murder may be found.
Albert Beverly. the former butler
has, il is said, made a statement to the
police to the effect hat by means of
"~rakedowns'' he a grated" abour
s2.100- He reiterates his story that h
divided his "rakedowns" with Misa
Berner. Mrs. StaHford's secretary and
that her share amounted to between
81. 600 and SLIGO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14

Japanese Forces Have Destroyed the
Railroad North of the City.

Toxic, March 81 p. m.-The head
quarters of the Japanese armies in the
feld reported today as follows:
The whole district west of the rail-
and west of h Hun river S IN
our hands.
"On the right bank OF the Hun r.vel
the operations continue.
The enemy is in the neighborhood
of Ya%ngshihtun and Likuanpao stit
a stubboln resistance. The me
my made several ounter attacks but
We repulsed them inficting heavy loss.
Our force is now pressing the enemy
towards Mnkde1.
In the district north of Mukden de-
spite the enemy's obstinate resistance
we have occupied S~iaochitun five miles
northwest of Mukden, Pachiatzu AND
S%antaitze five miles north of Mukdcn.
Our forces destroyed the railroad north
of Nukden.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
Horse as a Weather Sharp.

Everybody may TeeI at ease. for the
cold weather is over. At least this is
the belief Of Chief SutclIffe of the 81
reau OF Street Cleaning. He came IL
such a conclusion yesterday and made
the announcement that winters back
Is broken. That's a rash statement
TO make some one suggested 10 the
chief. We have q whole month ahead
Of US, and there IL no telling what
March will do" son" responded The
chief, IT know what I say II correct
and I'll tell you why. Ny horse began
shedding his winter coat today. and
it's a sure sign when he does 50 that
the winters over. It's a more certain
sign than the ground hog furnishes. o
can bet my horse knows what hes do
ing.-PhiladeIphia Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
To Senator Bate of Ten
neSSee Who Died Yes
terday Morning.
IN WASHINGTON

The End Came After a Short Illness
and Was Due to Pneumonia antl
Defective Heart--I)eath Believed TO
be Due Primarily to Exposure OH
Inauguration Day-neceased Hal
Seen Long III Honorable Public
Of Respect 10 His Memory-Eun-
r Services Will be Held in the
Senate Today INT the Remains Will
Then be Taken to Nashville for In
ternlent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
SEVEN MINERS KILLED.
Rope Rearing the Carriage Broke and
They Fell a Distance of $50 Feet.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March a-While
seven men were being hoisted in the
carriage in the Clear Spring colliery at
West Pittston today. the rope broke
and the men were hurled to the bottom,
a distance of $50 feet. All were killed.
Immediately after the accident a res
cuing party was organized withI ]. l.
Coke, general manager of the Clear
Spring Coal Company in charge The
bodies of the seven men were found
in a heap at the bottom of shaft,
horribly mamgled.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
Mrs. Hanna Sentenced to Five Years
in Prison.

LynchDurg. Va. March 9.-MrA. Sal
lie HIM. Hanna, who confessed to pois-
oning six persons here last month II
waived trial BY jury, vas today son.
fenced TO five years at labor in fhe
state prison. Little War, colored girl.
who administered the poison for he-
Under the impression that 1t was iove
powder 10 make the victims love Mrs.
Hanna, Will be tried tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
Virginia Carolina Baseball League

L~ynchburg. Va, March -9.-Sevcral
well known minor league promoters
are here tonight for the purpose of
starting a Virginia-Carolina baseball
league to include teams in Lynchburg,
Roanoke, and Danville in Virginia,
and Raleigh, Greensboro IA Winston
Salem Or Charlotte, in North Carolina.
The prospects appear to be good for
the league as the several cities are
eager for the formation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the men,
brane. Ely's Cream Balm is such a
remedy and cures Catarrh easily and
pleasantly. C0ld in he head vanisles
quickly. Price 80 cents at druggists or
by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucous has ceased, voice AMI
hearing have greatly improved.1. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth.
Tll.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14

Hartford, March 9.-In a decision
handed down by the Supreme court
today the superior court is upheld III
declaring that the sealed letter in the
Philo S. Bennett will containing a be-
quest of $50, 900 20 William J. Bryan is
not a part of the Bennett will. The
case went up on Mr.. Bryan's appeal
from the superior court decision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
Strike in New York Not
Endorsed by Nation.
al Body


Notion OF the Local Leaders i'm Order
ing Strike Is Repudiated and the
Men are Ordered to Resume Work.
on Penalty of Expulsion from the
froanixation-Local Leaders Saw
They VIII Not be Dictated to and
that tile Strike Will be Fought TO
Reported for Duty and Transporta-
ton Conditions are About Normal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14

We do not know how it is i'm most
counties, but in this county we believe
that there is an extra moonshine at
fair for every government diStillery
that has been put out Of business
Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-14
ONSLOW COUNTY BOND CASE.
VALIDITY DEPENDS ON THE con-
STRUCTION OF A MARK.

Rapid Growth of the Jr. O.. e. 4. VI.
4 Relic of Fort Fisher-Loans from
the State Loan Fund-Farmers Jrg-
bacco Crops-Other Raleigh News
Notes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
FUNERAL OF MRS. NEVILLE
AT PAWTUxET BAPTIST CHURCH

This afternoon the Baptist church at
Pawtuxet was filed with the many rela-
tives and friends OF the late Mrs Ida
NJ Neville, who assembled 20 pay tribute
to her memory at her funeral The la
dies Auxiliary OF the Volunteer Fire com
pany No. l. OF which the deceased was
an active member. attended the funeral
I'm a body and sent floral tribute.
Rev. Thomas Il. Bartlett. pastor of the
Baptist church, conducted prayer SER
vice at the home on Fort avenue at 1870.
and also preached the funeral sermon at
o'clock az the church.
Special music was rendered by a select
cd choir during the course OF the service.
The burial was I'm Arnold cemetery,
near the junction OF Fair street and
Hanson avenue on the Warwick side OF
the river. where the family lot Is To-
Gated.
Mrs Neville passed away on Wednes-
day morning, after an illness OF several
weeks. tuberculosis being the cause. and
at the last she was conscious and made
arrangements for her funeral, which were
carried out as she wished
she was lifelong resident OF Paw
tuxet. being the daughter of Captain
Alonzo Cr7ndall, the well-known boat
builder.
During the latter part or her illness she
celebrated her Slst birthday and received
a wealth OF floral offerings from her
many friends on that occasion.
In addition so her husband. who Is
well-known PawtuNet boatman. little
daughter. Lydia, survives her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
COT SIGHT
BACK after
3 WEEKS

New York. March 25-After three weeks
Of blindness. the sight OF Miss Clara r.
Runyon the Railway CN. j. school teach
er has returned. Miss Runyon became
blind after she slipped and fell in one
81 the claSs-rooms OF the Franklin school.
striking the back OF her head on the
edge OF desk Sho was rendxed un-
conscious by the fall.
The attending physicians told her she
would soon regain her sight. but as
days passed with no evidence of re-
turning sight. they gave up hope and
told Miss Runyon that in all probability
she would be blind for the rest Of her
lire They told her that some OF the
nerves had been paralyzed by the fall
Although suffering intense mental
agony. Miss Runyon never gave up hope
OF ultimately getting back her sight.
Sympathlzing friends called. anS to all
of them Miss Runyon said she was
positive that che would again be able to
sec. A week ago she complained OF &C.
we're pains in her head. and early one
morning this week she awakened the
rest OF the house by crying out that
she could see.
Her physicians advised complete rest.
and placed her in darkned room, per
hitting her 30 use her eyes only ut GER
tain times of the day. Her sight came
back 80 quickly that on yesterday she
resumed her duties In the school room.
While Miss Runyons sight is not as
good as 81 was before tho accident the
doctors say that eventually she will re-
cover completely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
THE FIELD
c. c. +.
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow:
Eekers, Labor Temple.
Bsrtenders. weyposset street
Typos, Labor Temple.
Carpenter l2ss. Spruce street.
c. L. L. MEETING.
Lest evening at the meeting OF the Cen
trail body the fjill benefit of the card sys-
tern was shown when every delegate pres
snt from a local had his card presented
at the door and punched.
Among the new delegates seated were
tso from the hat and cap makers and
two from the sausage makers. The next
rs tier taken UP was the number OF com
mLnications from other parts OF the coun-
try. There was one from the local OF
cracker bakers asking that the firm Of
Rice a Hayward be placed on the unfair
list. A committee was appointed consist
Ing OF Grace, Agnew and Connors
communication was also read from
the A. r. OF l.. In reply 60 ono sent stat
ing that ~ there were furnished 20 that
body the names OF :CJr locals not yet ar
fllsted with the A. r. OF l., steps would
be taken TO have them unite with the
prsat movement
The whole matter was referred TO the
executive board. There was communica-
tiOn received from tho wall paper local Of
Philadelphia asking that the Quaker city
Wsil Paper company be placed on the un-
fdr list The question was placed I'm tho
lands OF the building trades council for
action
Under the report Of standing committees
the executive boars made a recommenda-
iion TO the effect that the meetings be
adjourned once month az an earlier
hour than usual and resolve itself into a
committee to visit the various stores ask
lug for the cards and label goods. The
recommendation w8s accepted
The organization committee asked those
present II there was any local reedlng
the assistance OF the body and there was
one such request made
The May day committee made a report
stating that there was every prospect
that the affair would be the best and
largest OF It's kind ever known The Arm
OF O'Gorman was having a large silver
cup made for one OF the prizes at the
Gorham Silver company. and Il was
thought that very handsome banner
would BE- made and presented to the
local winning the largest number OF
points in the athletic contests on that
day.
The label committee made a report.
stating that since the last meeting that
body had visited q Of the clothing stores
of Olneyvilie and this city in the interest
Of the Garment Workers union, and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
GIRLS Tell
OF IDEAL
HUSBAND

Northampton. Mass. March 2-smith
college girls have taken to lierary en-
deavors as means OF earning pin"
money.
monthly magazine recently sent
circular letter 20 every Smith college
young woman Offering prizes for the best
essays on How Much Can a College
Girl Live on7" and 'The Ideal Husband"
More than 100 students are said 10 have
expressed their ideas on the latter sub
ject. a considerable number OF the pro-
ductions being signed with fictitious
names and intended TO abash the ditor
OF the magazine.
Only few OF the girls manifested I'm
terest in the first subject. THE poor
editor went at the idea wrong" explained
one student ut IL not how much a girl
can live on or exactly how little, but
rather how much can she get or ought
she to expect"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
FARMER SHOT BY
z HIGHWAYMEN
Caleb J. Atwood Of Scltuate
Was on the Way Home.
BULLET ENTERED HIS BACK
Report Of Gun Made Horse Run Away, Which
Baked The Robbers The Victim
Not Badly Hurt
BULLET ENTERED HIS BACK

A mysterious shooting occurred IN
Johnston last night and on lonely road
which passes through Watermans WOODS
The victim was Caleb j. Atwood, 81
years old residing in North scituate'
He is now at the Rhode Island hos
pital that an X-Ray photograph may be
taken and the bullet. which entered ms
back, may be located
Mr. Atwood makes it business 10
raise and TO gather eggs from his neigh
bors and 10 make frequent trips TO the
csty. that he may dispose OF the same.
He came 10 town yesterday morning
and late IN the evening started for nome
The weather was bad and the air emily.
and 10 protect himself from the wet ana
cold he wrapped a double fold or horse
blanket over his shoulders, back ana
breast.
About . O'Clock he reached the highway
which cuts through the woods ana nouceu
that two men were in the road.
He paid little heed to them. thinking
that they were belated residents OF that
part OF the town.
After he had passed them and had
driven perhaps 20 feet he heard the re-
port OF a rife and felt that he had been
shot in his left shoulder.
II the object was robbery that plan
was frustrated, for the report made by
the rife caused the horse TO run.
Mr.. Atwood clung 10 the wagon while
the frightened animal tore over the road.
not pausing in its flight until IL reached
John Davis house in Scituate.
Mr.. Davis went 10 Mr.. Attwood's re-
lief. got him into the honse and called Dr.
Harry Smith OF Scituate who sent for DIR.
~. of
The two surgeons. after Mr.. Atwood
had been etherized, probed for the ball,
but could not locate IL.
Mr. Atwood, In addition TO being
covered with the double fold OF thick
horse blanket, was crouching over TO keep
the rain out of his face.
This had been greatly I'm his favor, for
the bullet had made an upward wound.
and. probably striking on the shoulder
blade. had been turned so that II did not
penetrate a vital spot.
At 7:3o o'clock the wounded man was
placed in a carriage and brought to the
hospital His injury is not thought 10
be OF serious character.
He has a wife and three children and
resides with his parents, his father beins
an invalid
Chief OF Police Kimball OF Johnston Is
working on the case He was unable "a
track the men. az the highway where
the shooting was done Is macadamized
and no footprints were made.
About three weeks ago driver for A
r. Capron. n grain dealer. was attacked
by two men In nearly the same location
as that OF last nights crime He was
hailed by one OF the men. who hit him
with a blackjack. He was half-stunned.
but started TO give his assailants fight
and they fed.
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secretary was instructed 90 notify The
union that the request made had been
granted
The president stated that ne had visited
Brockton and that tho unions there were
aiding the families OF those who suffered
in the disaster OF recent date. He asked
that something OF the kind he done here
and the suggestion was accepted for fur
ther consideration.
Under the head OF trade reports the re-
tail clerks stated that OGorman and COM
pany and the outlet company had agreed
TO have all the male clerks I'm the store
become members OF the union and the
secretary was instructed 10 communicate
with these firms. telling of the apprecfa-
tion OF the unions and the assistance that
was being given them.
The bottlers made report, making
known the names OF those firms where
union goods could be obtained
The announcement that created the
greatest attention was that 10 the effect
that President Gompers nigh be seen In
this city about the 10Th OF April. II was
announced that he would be In New Bed
ford about that date, and committee
was appointed To arrange, ~ possible, for
his coming 10 this city. The committee
consisted OF Messrs. Grace. Agnew. Con-
nors. Con- and Ridge Having done that
amount Of business the session closed.
CARPENTERS COUNCIL MEETING
At the meeting OF the carpenters coun-
ell last evening. there was a communica-
ton from the glass workers at Bridge
port. Conn. relative 10 locals here and
the work that was being done.
A communication was also received
rom the master cal penters asking thar
conference be held between the two bod
ies for the adjustment OF trade matters.
Charges were brought against several OF
tue members from the Newport local on
account OF their refusal 10 take out or use
a clearance card.
The busines agent made a very inter
esting report on the work OF the past
week after which the session closed.
PLUMBERS SHORT MEETING.
There was but a short meeting OF the
Plumbers union last evening at which
time the first business taken up was the
communication received from the several
locals 20 which monies had been sent at
the last meeting. ono Of the most import
ant matters was the summoning OF the
members OF an Olnayville shop 10 appear
before the executive board next Wednes-
day to answer charges.
The building trados council made a re-
port OF the proceedings Of that body
which was received and filed away.
one OF the most interesting features OF
the meeting was the announcement OF the
deter mination OF the plumbers 10 com
pete and win the banner offered by the
Outlet company for the most popular
union I'm the city.
A committee OF i've was appointed TO
look after the details OF the matter the
committee consisting OF Messrs. Conley.
Dunn, Coleman. Fitzpatrick and Reavey
The remainder Of the meeting was held
at the bowling alleys where Coleman al
lowed himself 10 be the victim OF the
other fellows. He was trimmed 10 a finish.
hut he took his medicine with the best OF
grace This is not the first time that he
has had things done 10 him and hence the
feeling was not new.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
SPRING VACATION IN WASHINGTON

The Royal Blue Line has arranged an
eight day personally conducted tour lcav-
ing Boston Friday. Marcn 5ist As this
covers the period Of the spring vacation
for n great many ot the New England
schools the program In Washington will
be particularly arranged 20 interest the
teachers and scholars and those joining
our party can look forward 10 both a
plea surabl and Instructive eight days
other dates from Boston are April 18th
and 2sth. and MAY 18th. VIII be glad TO
forward itinerary on application 90 Jos
r. Taggart. n. r. J.. A. $50 washington
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
A Man of Promise
IOriginal.l

lOr1glnal.J
Rernice Doane was q country girl
that is, she was brought up in a small
New England town. She went away
from home to be educated, and before
her final return her father died. leav-
ing only the house in which the family
had lived Niles whitman had been a
sutton for her hand since she was little
more than a child, but Niles had gone
to college, where he had been a gen.
eral flag in term time, teacher in va
cation. This was essential to his edu-
cation. When Bernice finished at
school and went home Whitman was
struggling In law school in much the
same fashion he had pulled himself
through college.
Bernice was a more high bred girl
than the other girls in her town. She
would have passed in social life any
where. On her return she learned that
a young curate, Tracy Bond. had
come to the village during her alb
sence, an intellectual young fellow and
very agreeable. He had, however,
been brought up in the most aristo-
cratic circles In the land and did not
appear to take much interest in the
girls of his parish. Bernice was in
formed by her friends that she must
not be disappointed If he failed to no
tice her. But when she and Rev.
Mr.. Bond met he not only noticed
her, but devoted himself to her. The
result was a love affair, and in time
Bond called on Mrs. Doane to ask for
her daughters hand.
Now, Mrs. Doane was a very prac'
teal woman. During the call she sat
quietly knitting, chatting the while
with her visitor, gradually getting at
the bottom Of the young mans ability
to make a wife comfortable and taking
his measure without his in the least
suspecting it.
my income at present" said the rev.
erend gentleman, with stress on the "at
present" sis a mere six hundred a
year, but have strong friend In the
bishop, and the Bond family is by nc
means disposed to see one Of its mem.
bers left in the lurch. Our family
which / may truthfully assure you is
one of the oldest in our state, has
Eyes, yes" interrupted Mrs. Doane, 81
have heard Of the standing Of your
family. Has II sufficient means to keep
up a style of living commensurate with
its honorable name"
"Oh, yes" replied the young man
"My father, it is true, has not attained
the success he deserves, but my Uncle
Edward is now engaged in putting 0
copper mine on paying basis and Is
.;-s. on the eve of success"
"And will share his profits with you
suppose?" asked the lady dryly.
Uncle has always been very fond OF
me-" replied the curate uneasily, "bu'
Of course since he has eight children
don't count on funds from him. But
am sure of his influence. / am rather
looking to preferment in my profession
and the sale Of some western lands