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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
TRADE wlTu PHILIPPINES
Many Former Opponents Now Favor
nse Free admission Of Cixars and
Jahaccu.

Manila. August 12-Now that the
Taft party has been in the islands for o
week a concensus of opinion of the
majority Of its members on the free
admission OF Philippine products to
the markets IF the United States has
Teen obtained and IL can be stated
without fear Of contradiction that the
attitude Of the leaders of he opposi-
ton to the policy Of a reduction OF the
Dingley law tax on sugar and tobacco
has materially changed since their ar
rival here. Representative T.. j. Hill.
of Connecticut. one of the leaders in
the house. of the opposition to the re-
duction Of the tariff on tobacco. de-
dares himself in favor Of the free adj
ust>I>oI of cigars aud tobacco from the
islands into the United States. senator
r. T. Dubois. leader of the opposition
10 the Cooper bin in the senate, has
also statde thai he will o oppose teee
trade, while other members, erstwhile
at the opposition party have convinc-
Ell themselves hat sugar and tobacco
from the islands will In no wise men,
ace like products of the United States.
Representative Shirley, OF New York.
! memlhe" OF the tobacco dlslri,t, will
favor the free Admission OF su-ar and
tobacco. being convinced that the CT
EARS from there viii no. couIiyete To
any appreciate extent with those
manufactured i'm America. II can he
stated upon good authority That the
Cooper hill. which was favorahly re-
ported upon by the house committee 1t
the last congress Will now he amended,
providing for free trade instead uf the
proposed reduction Of - per cent. OF
the prevailing Dingley rates.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
FROM nEAT AND MOSQUITOES
Peace Enjoys Suffering Greatly ut
Portsmouth.

Portsmouth. n. H.. August 11.-Mil-
lions of mosquitoes and intollerable
ear confront the Observation-Disclosures of
Russia II Japan and their suites.
Throughout the entire day there has
been no relief from the heat and hu-
nudity. Just at dark a ~listless warm
rair set in. It's only effect was to drive
sWarIns of MOSQUITOES into the hotel
No n has fell the heat more than
has M. Witte. Itc is a heavy man Of
large stature and not accustomed to
extreme climatic conditions of sum-
mer. He worked in his rooms through
out the iaV in nealigee costume and
every moment he vas drenched with
rerspiration. When the final revision
Of the French, and English texts Of
the Russian reilly to the Japanese
terms had been concluded shortly at
ter 4 o'clock he ard Baron ROsef en-
tered their automobile and were off
for a spin Of nearly two hours along
the shore roads. This was the only
recreation for the Russians and the
Jar'anesc Observation-Disclosures did not in
dulge themselves ven to the extent
of q drive.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
HENRY BI.OUNT AT SOUTHPORT
Delivered Lecture on Both Thursday
and Friday Night.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Southport, n. c., August 12.-Two
large audiences heard Henry Blount
lecture here Thursday and Frlia
nights Mr.. Blount kept his audience
continually laughing at his side-split-
ting jokes and his unexcelled original
humOr. Both entertainments were CIV
en- in aid of the fund for the new grail
ed school building here and a nice
sum was realized.
It was Mr.. Blount's intention 10
give only one lecture here but his first
audience was SO much pleased with the
high and interesting class of lecture
he gave that they persuaded him to
stay over another night.
Friday night he presented Rip Van
Wrinkle and Scion Single, in which
ali characters az taken solely by Mr..
Blount himself with the accompanying
costumes.
Monday and tuesday nights of next
week Mr.. Boun: will be at he Sea
Shore hotel, Wrightsville Beach, were
he will lecture.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
PROBABLE FATAL INJURY
Serious Accident to Howell C:onucn
Application for Communication o1
Sentence of Peter Smith.
ESPECIAL to The Messenger.}

Raleigh, n. G, August 11.-Howel
,Conden, aged 23. a native Of Virginia
and nephew OF J. T. Jones. a slate
here, fell from the roof of the new ag'
ricultural building at the Agriculture
and Mechanical college to the ground
q distance of about As feet, breaking
both arms and both legs. He was Stat
ing near the edge OF a roof n los
his footing. There are other injuries
His condition is very serious.
State Veterinarian Butler and State
Horticulturist Hume, who have been
in the field for q month, conducting
farmers institutes. came back today
They say the attendance was larger
than ever, the interest greater ant
the results gratifying. Monday DR.. But:
Ter goes to Cleveland. Ohio, to attar5
the annual veterinary medical conven
ton Of the United States. He return:
at the end of the week TO resume In
stitute work and will be in the fec
until the middle Of September.
Attorney l.. N. Ebbs, of Madison
county, was here today to ask the gov
ernor to commute the sentence of Pet
er Smith, who is to be hanged Sep
TENDER End for rape. Governor Glenn
is at Buffalo Springs with his brother
General Glenn, who tonight is report
ed as much improved.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
ENJOYS POWERS NOT THE saur
A difference in the Credentials of the
Peace Observation-Disclosures
Note oil the Subject.

Portsmouth, \. H.. August IA
very remarkable state Of affairs exists
regarding the credentials of the japan
csc plenipotentiaries and the end is
not yet. Notwithstanding yesterdays
ofhclal statement that with the ex-
change of credentials all difficulties on
that point had been removed, the As
ISOLATED Press learns authoritativeiy
that the matter still is in issue. After
the failure of Baron Komura to pro-
duce his credentials at the first session
on Wednesday, an English copy was
communicated TO NJ. Witte with the
statement that it was a copy, but the
paper was in 10 wise attested. At
yesterdays session Baron Komura
submitted the original in Japanese, but
OF course no member of the Russian
mission could read it. Mr.. Whites Gre
dentials, on the contrary, while in Rus
sian, We're accompanied by q certified
copy in French, which bore the sigma
ture Of Count Lamsdorff, the Russian
minister Of foreign affairs.
Nj. Witte has returned to Baron Ko-
mura the copy of the ~latter's creden-
tIals in the expectation that he would
forthwith receive an attested COPY of
the translation bit up to noon today
he had received nothing.
Inc difference in the powers confer
red upon the twO sets of plenipotentia-
RES embraces a very delicate point and
one OF the greatest moment. In b
Russian credentials the emperor of
Russia pledges his word of honor to
sign any treaty which receives the ID
prevail of NJ. Witte. The power con-
ferred upon NJ. Witte to negotiate and
conclude Il treaty of peace is absolute.
Baron kOmura's credentials, on The
contrary, specifically provide that any
treaty negotiated by Baron KOmura
must receive the imperial ratification
of the emperor of Japan. This diver
Sence IN the character Of the creden-
tails is so vital that NJ. Witte has COM
inundated to Baron KOmura an official
diplomatic note wherein he notifies the
japanese chief plenipotentiary that
Wnlle he stand ready to exercise the
full powers conferred upon him, in
view of the limitation placed upon the
powers of Japan's chief n~egotiatOrs, he
regards it as only proper that he
should consider his powers limited in
the same way. In other words, un-
less the powers of Baron KOmura are
increased to make them co-equal with
those conferred pom NJ. Witte, Empe-
rOr Nicholas will have the right to rat
ify Or reject any treaty that is nego-
tiated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
A TRIP TO SANTO DOMINGO
Professor HolIander to Make An In
Giiry Into Dominican Finances anl
Resources.

-
Washington, August 1.-THE cruis-
er Galveston. which arrived in Hanp-
ton Roads, Va. last evening is taking
on coal under hurry orders, prepare
tory to making a trip to Santo Do
mingo. She has been assigned by the
navy department at the instance Of the
state department, to the duty of trans
porting Professor John II. Hollander.
and his secretary to Santo Domingo.
The professor is to continue the pros,
ecution of his inquiry into Dominican
finances, and resources, which it is nX-
pected will serve as a basis of the re-
port to be laid before the Senate at
it's next session for it's guidance III
action upon the pending treaty, pro-
viding for the administration Of Do.
minican finances by the United States
agents.
Professor Holla1der was at the navy
department today when he made Iinal
arrangements for his trip. He will
Roads about Sunday, the vessel sail
ing probably within "a hours thereaf-
ter. Professor Hollan1er will visit va
rious ports of San Domingo and some
of the neighboIing islands. The "Trip
is expected to consume about one
month.
Commander Gutter, commanding Of
ficer of the Galveston, was at the ie-
partment today and received formal Or
ders for the trip.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15

Mother OF Mr.. W. v. RoyaI. General
Manager of tho atlantic Cost Line
Passed AWAY at Her Home in Colds
bore YESTERDAY.
Especial to The Messenger.)

G~oldsboro, y. G., August l2.-The,
death of Mrs. Margaret Il. Royal, rel
let of the late Mr.. W. $. Royal. occur
red at her home in this city this morn
ing at 1929 o'clock in the 18th year OF
her age. Mrs. Royal, whose maiden
name was Blythe, was born in the city
of Dublin, Ireland. March >, 1897. She
was married to Mr.. w. =. Royal
in Petersburg. Virginia, where they
resided for some years before NOV
ing to Goldsboro. They came here
just before the outbreak OF the wal OF
the C~onfederacy in which Mr.. Royal
was a participant from the beginning
to the close. To their marriage were
born eight children, all of whom are
living save the late Mrs. John X. Nor
ris, who is survived by one son, Mr..
Blythe Morris.
The surviving children Of Mrs. Roy
all, all of whom are grown, are Mrs
Sam X. Wilson, Messrs. Geo. c., Jos.
L., Ed. B., and Misses Jennie and Min
ME Royal. One of her SONS, Mr.. George
c. Royal, is the senior member of the
firm of Royal & Borden, wholesale and
retail furniture dealers in this city,
with branch houses in Raleigh and
Durham, another son, Mr.. Will N.
Royal, Is n general manager of the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad, with.
headquarters in Wilmington.
The funeral will be held from st.
Stephens Episcopal church tomorrow
morning at 9:3o O'Clock aud the inter-
ment will he made beside her late -
band III the family plot i'll Willowdale
cemetery
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
NEGRO EEND BURNED TO DEATH
Had Attempted to Assault a Young
White Girl.
NEAR SULPHUR STRINGS. TEXAS
ne was Caught Shortly Affe: the At.
tempted Assault. Taken to the Pub.
lie Square N Burned in the Pres.
cnce Of Several Hundred Persons.

Sulphur Springs, Texas, August IL.
Tom Williams, a mulatto, made an
attempt to assault a young white girl
IN a pasture near this town about G
o'clock this morning. Three hours
later he was burned to death in the
pubic square at Sulphur Springs.
1here was no excitement and IyEcn-
ing was participated in by several hun
dred. In less than -four hours after the
assault the incident was over.
On a farm about two miles south
west of this town, Mary Childs lives
with her mother and sisters. About 6
CLOCK this morning she started, as
was Der wont, to the pasture 20 drive
up the COWS to the milking lot. She
mad found the COWS and was returning
with them when Williams accosted her.
He o hold of the girl and the latter.
realizing her ~predicament, told the ne
gro he had better release her, as her
sisters We're nearby. This evidently
frightened the negro and the girl see
lng that he hesitated set up a scream
and Williams lOOsened his hold Oh her
n ran off rs fast as he could. The
girl made her way home and told what
lad happened. Officers and Il posse
started after the negro and he was
soon caught, aGCut Il mile and a naii
east of town. He was taken at once
to the scene Of the attempted assault
and was fully identified by his in
tended victim, who told in detail of
her experience with him.
When taken 20 the public square the
negro was saturated with oil. A
match was applied to he feet and a
blaze shot high into the air. The mob
, stood by and watched the flames de-
YOUR the negro.
. The fire was kept going for a while
but it sOon burned itself out and the
body was cut down. Then more Oil was
poured on it and the blaze -starten
afresh and the body was almost entire
ly incinerated. Then the mob dispersed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Anniversary nf the Birth Of tie Gar
rtssIt

ST. Petersburg. August 12.-130 p.
nr.-Th" first anniversary of the birth
of the Grand Duke Alexis. heir TO the
Russian throne, was celebrated in q
festive manner throughout Russia to-
day. In st. Petersburg the troops pa
:aded 10 the music OF a triumphal
march, written in honor OF the birth
of the czarevitch. Banners are flying
IN all the streets and he capital Is
brilliantly Illuminated tonight. A state
ment is published In the Official Mes
senger today announcing that the prof.
cot for q national assembly had been
laid before the emperor for signature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Excursion to New Bern.

There viii be an excursion to New
Bern Oh Monday. August 14th. when
the last chance will be given to visit
hcspilahle IL New Bern this year.
Everybody likes to so to New Bern
for there .he excu-sionists find sources
of pleasure that appeal to every Taste.
This will be a big DAY il New Bern.
There will be separate cars for white
and colored people. PASSENGERS taken
IN at ali stations I'd to Jacksonville.
Train leaves Atlantic Coast Line depot
at 500 a. m. and will leave New Bern
at 1000 q. m: Round "trip from Will
.niiqton only $1.GO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
As Seen in England.

London, August 1.-THE japanese
peace terms exclusively given 10 :hs
Portsmouth dispatches of The Assoei'
ated Press are rot considered exces'
i've by the British government nof as
being sensibly reduc1ble in the main
points.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Not Jntun, cnienccd bv /: Bullet i'm Ills
Brain.

Il has often been said that to strike
a negro upon the head would not cause
death, that is to say a full-blooded Ia-
gro. 1t seems that a cas- at Dover vii
almost confirm the statement. In I'll
ARRAY one. Sim Grady, colored, shot
another colored Ia named Chi.is,
last Saturday night and the docto-l
probing for the bullet, traced 1t FIVE
inches through the skull and into TIE
brain. but with all this extra weight
upon his brain, the negro is walking
about the stress of the town., little
the worse for wear. Childs is said &c
have been the victim Of various accl-
dents, both by rail and gun shots but
has always kept mis- heels out of dan
ger.-New Bern Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
North Carolina case Dockefsrf I'm the

Washington. August 12.-The case
OF the railroad commissioners Of North
Carolina ~. the Southern Railway Co.,
involving the question as to whether
railroad companies in that state can
be compelled TO run their cars on the
side tracks Of private concerns, regard
less Of their own regulations, was
docketed in the Supreme court Of the.
United States today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
National Assembly TO be Summoned.

St Petersburg, August 13.-3:4O a IN.
The publication of an imperial man.
festo summoning representatives of tne
people 10 a national assembly had not
been made up TO this hour, although
the entire force Of employees in he
senate printing office where the &C.
ument is 10 be set up is On duty. It
is understood ina two drafts OF a
manifesto have been prepared, DIE
combining with the solemn announce
ment Of the imperial favor in granting
representation TO the people a stirring
call ( o arms 20 continue the war IL
necessary and the other providing for
other contingencies.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Sheet Metal Workers

Milwaukee, August 11.-Indianapo-
lis will entertain the next convention
of the National Association of Master
Sheet-Metal Workers. The convention
today elected E. L. Seabrook of Cam
den, n. j.. president; w. 81. Barnard,
Norfolk. Va, secretary: E w. Rich
ards, Philadelphia, treasurer; and 4.
w. BattelIy, Norfolk, Va, an assistant
director.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
The President TO Witness Test Of sub
marine Boat.

hSet
Oyster Bay, August 12.-Some time
during the next week or ten day.
President Roosevelt will witness a test
of the submarine boat Plunger. The.
exhibition will take place in Long Is
land sound, a short distance from ne
entrance 10 Oyster Bay. Arrangements
for the test have not been completed
yet, but the PlInger is being put / n
condition at the Brooklyn navy yard.
Her commander, Lieutenant Charles
Nelson is recognized in the navy as one
of the most fearless n accomplished.
officers in the service.
His record attracted the attention or
President Roosevelt who gave irec-
IONS hat Lieutenant Nelson should.
come to Oyster Bay in the Plunger
in order that he might have opportuni-
~ 70 witness personally the practical
performances Of the little vessel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15

Mr.. D. Fl. Littlejohn has resigned as
city editor of The Dispatch and is sue
ceeded by MI. ]. e. Ewing, formerly
Of Newport News, Va.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Positive Cur. for Lcprosy..

Manila. August 1Z-Amsrican ur-
gcons connected with b board Of
health of Manila declare that they
have discovered q positive cur for
IeIrcsy Of twenty-five cases treated
ali have improved. six casas being alb
so;utely cured. The method used Is O
system of x. Rays.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15
Arrested for the Murder of Her Hus-
5nn6-

Royston, Ca, August 11.-Mrs. W.
81. Cobb, who shot and instantly killed
her husband Tuesday night, was ar
rested today at noon. Her bond was
fixed at $1,000. The bond will be made.
No turtle. investigation will be made
until the superior court meets in Sep
tember.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-08-15

Mrs. e. Piner went to Smyrna, near
Morehead City, yesterday, to be at the
bedside of her father, Mr. 8. Willis,
yh6 is critically jill.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-05-18
SHERLOCK HOLMES DE-
~ Z. TEGTIVE STORIES.
The Original Conon Doyl Stories
Which Brought Him Fame
and Fortune, Now Being
Published in the Min
neapolis Journal.

That sterling daily, The Minneapolis
Journal, has just begun the publication
of the famous original Sherlock Holmes
stories. probably the greatest detective
stories ever written: They are being
published ut the rate OF one . week
and each ono dis IA eutire page. Of
The Journal. Each one ID 4 complete
story in itself of how the great detective
solved some strange and inexplicabIe
crime mystery: Earb IL Of the most
absorbing interest aid Is supposed to be
told by Sherlock Holmes friend and
admirer. DR.. Watson.
Conon Doyle IL perhaps tho most 70.
mons of English story.telle1s. and, he
first won fame by these very stories.
70 great was the demand for these
adye1 lures OF the detective whom he
had conceived, that the author, after
writing enough III them to Gil three
volumes, was forced in sheer despepa-
ton to kill Sherlock Holmes of In the
thrilling ad venture descvibed a. 1.-THE
Final Pveblsm." Recently, tempted by
big ofFor, he ma de tho great mistake
Of bringing Sherlock Holmes to life and
y1kinR some more stories Of him.
,Theee are held by good judges 70 be
far below the original stories In merit.
It ~ the original adventures that are
appearing exclusively in The Mime.
apolis journal. tho Greet Daily Of the
Great Northwest. No other paper In
this section has or csn get them.
Try The Journal for three months
only . dollar-and Ret the best daily
printed In the north west.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-05-18

Among American lecturers none have
attracted wider attention or drawn forth
more favorable comments than has Dr..
John p. b. John, ex-president Of Do
PAW anniversary. He has become 90
we'll knoNn 70 tho lecture going public
that it is scarcely necessary to speak OF
bis work. His great lecture on ''rhe
Worth of Man" has been gwen hun.
dreds of times before the most critical
audiences aud has meyer yet received
one single adverse eritioiem. All those
Who have heard It agree that it is 4
most mastery. eloquent and inspiring
address. No one can listen to Dr..
Johns fesvid eloquenoe in this master.
piece without feeIinga deeper interes'
in humanity. and without having q
higher idea OF what 1t means to be q
member Of the human race. Dr.. John,
in bis own state, Indiana. has delivered
more than 400 addresses during the
past eight years. We are glad to state
that through the efforts Of some of our
citisens Dr.. John hss been engaged to
deliver his great lecture on ''The Worth
of Man" here on the evening Of Nay
~. Tho lecture will be gwen d: tho
opera house.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-05-18
Garden Valley News.

Garden Valley News.
A base bail team IL being organised in
Garden Valley. and their first meeting
was held on Nav 18th.
During the storm Of May 9th oil tho
horses belonging 10 the Hamiltou's
strayed away. After search Of several
days they were found at the head Of
Cow Creek.
A fsw days ago pack Of dogs belong
ing to Doc. Zshl raised the chicken
house of D. q. Hval aud massacreed in
cold blood q chickens.
A pnss belonging to .Ernsst Francis
spent . day aud 4 nivht in gopher
trap, the cat however will pull through.
Len Reider has purchased a new
araphxphone and has furnished several
entertainments to the enjoyMeMt OF the
neighbour.
All kinds Of growing grain and veae-
tation 10 very responsive to the recent
rains, and Ut present there ia every
prospect for bounniul harvest aud
besides the break ing pillow now Rlides
through tho prairie sod like knife
through cheess. Owing 20 this lact the
acreage in flax and oats will be IN
creased two.:Old.
Mrs. Geo. francis superinte1dsd the
moving OF her residence to u more
desirable location on the farm, and in
tends to remodel the building.
o. c. Ekebere spent Sunday on hi
farm With his family.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-05-18

H. B. Hineline, claiming his residence
IN this city. has commenced, suit against
the Great Northern railroad for 81 $50,
damages claimed for injuries received
while il the employ Of the. company.
He WAS helper in the yards here, and
was engaged in filing the sand boxes of
An engine on the night Of October 9th,
1904. when the locomotive was sudden
" started up by the engineer without
warning. Hinel!ne was caught between
the moving engine and the platform,
and was seriously crushed. :