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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Tuesday, December 26, 1905
MIR. R~OOSEVEIlT'S WAY.

When President Roosevelt makes up
bis mind to do a certain thing he is as
hard to head off as a scared steer run
ming through the woods. The laws and
constitution are no greater obstacles to
him than are small clumps of under
growth TO the steer whose one idea is
to go straight ahead and to get there
as soon as possible.
The president has given two remark
able illustration of this phase of his
character within the present year.
The first was the Santo Domingo
case.
Mr.. Roosevelt wanted to make a
treaty with that country whereby
agents Of this government would take
charge of Dominican customs houses
and handle the receipts for the benefit
of that government and Of her credi-
tors. The treaty was negotiated and
sent to the last session Of congress
for ratification, but it was not acted
upon. That did not stand IN the pres
aaent'S way at all He was determined
aat the plan should DC carried oct,
with or without the consent of the
senate So, upon adjournment of that
body he proceeded to establish temper
aIiIy" to- Conditions pro Eided for in
The treaty. IN other words. he put the
treaty into effect just as if it had re-
ceiVed the approval of the senate: and
though that body has been in session
nearly Il month il has taken no action
in the matter. and the terms OF the
treaty are still being carried out.
The second instance IS the case Of
Mr.. Bishop, the press agent of the
Panama canal commission. He was
drawing a salary of ten thousand dol
lars Il year for trying to mould public
sentiment in favor of the canal through
the press. Mr.. Roosevelt gets around
objection to this state of affairs by
appointing Mr.. Bishop IL member Of
the commission to succeed Engineer
Wallace, at a salary Of seven thousand
five hundred dollars and he is made the
commissions secretary, with an al
lowance for his extra duties of TWEEN
ty-fve hundred dollars. So Mr.. Bishop
still gets his ten thousand dollars sal
+ just us the president determined
he should do and we suppose the press
puffs OF the presidents plan for con-
structing the canal will continue to be
written by him.
In reference to the Santo Domingo
treaty the Washington Post says:
The only defense made for this
course is that the president was en-
barrasSed Wy the Senate'S refusal to
Tatlfy the treaty. The logical outcome
of such an argument as this would be
to iustiF The president in treating his
Recommendations to congress as laws.
whether congress enacted them into
laws or not. The claim simply is that
it is better that treaties should De
madea and executed. without ratification
by the senate and that laws should
be proclaimed by the president with
out having been enacted by congress,
than that the president should be en-
barrassed by the failure of the senate
TO ratify treaties proposed by him Or
that congress should fail to enact into
laws the recommendations made by
him. If the law-making power or the
treaty-making power must abdicate
their constitutional authority to save
the president from embarrassment.
then the form of this government has
been changed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

that the price Of land in that city has
advanced rs to 100 per cent. in the
last year and that of farm lands In that
section from so to 100 per cent. due to
the general prosperity of the section
and to the further fact that the far
mers are investing their surplus earn
ings in land. He says the banks in
Goldsboro and the surrounding coun-
try have a plethora of money.
Mr.. Paul C. Collins, cashier Of the
Bank of Orange in Hillsboro, says
lands there have advanced 25 TO SO
per cent. n value, and that men who
were heretofore renters are now buy
ing farms.
Mr.. J. G. GODDARD, cashier OF The
Bank of Martin in Williamson, places
the increased value OF farm lands in
that section at so per cent in the last
year.
Mr.. E. o. MCGOWAN, of the Elm City
bank, says some of the lands in chat
section have increased 100 per cent,
with a general increase of so per cent.
in the past year, the result of thrift
and energy of the resident population.
These letters form an index Of the
condition prevailing all over our state.
Under the heading: What Truck
ing Has Done" there is published il
the same article the following Letter
FROM Mr.. Hugh MacRae of this city.
In this section, which a developed
within the last ten years into the most
important trucking section in the south
from the standpoint of actual snip
Inents. it is only natural that farm
lands and trucking lands should have
increased in value very greatly. We
should say that this increase has been
at least 200 per cent. in the last three
years. The advance is. Of course, due
to the splendid results attained by
those who have gone into this indus
try and the realization of the sulta-
bility Of these lands to the raising OF
all classes Of early truck. These facts
are steadily attracting outsiders. but
this has not yet affected the price of
farming and trucking lands, which
still sell at a reasonable figure and af-
L q q = x SIdIh ~ AlO f'~~
farmer on his investment.
There also appears under the head
ing: observation-disclosures Successful"
the following letter from Mr.. H. c.
Mcqueen, president of the Murchison
National Bank of Wilmington:
There has been an increase in values
of farm lands in this section all the
way from so to 100 per cent. in the
last two years. My impression is that
the increase in value in land here has
been the result of general prosperity
of the farmers caused by good crops
and good prices. In our Immediate
section the vegetable growers have
been very successful, the one item OF
strawberries from this immediate Sec
ton selling for $1.50O,O00 in one sea-
son. and other vegetables. such as let
tuce, asparagus, potatoes. ETC.. have
brought generally remunerative prices
7 do not think there is any doubt about
the fact that the people of the south,
particularly in North Carolina. are
more prosperous than any time in their
lives. We want immigration here and
are making efforts to urn it this way
Our land is we'll adapted to the cult
Vation OF most every kind of crop, and
we do not think there is any better
climate in the world. So all the con-
ditions here are favorable to increase
our population very materially.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Congressman Thomas on Friday had
an interview with the president, during
which the questions of federal control
of interstate railways, including pri-
vate and refrigerator car li1c--, AND
reciprocity were discussed. He con
graduated the president on that par,
of his message which related to the
former, but when he came to the lat
ter he was told that was a subject
which was "up to congress-" Mr.. Roos-
eyelt failed to explain, though, why
me of these subjects was "up to con-
gIesS' any more than the other.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Cflcatc VIII Head Peace Deleeatio,

Washington. December 22-The Post
tomorrow will say:
Joseph H. Choate in all likelihood
will be name1 by President Roosevelt
as chairman of the American delega-
ton to the second Hague peace con-
ference. This selection virtually has
been decided OH by the President. The
President has not YET decided OH the
other members of the delegation. 1t is
understood that lie desired that former
President Cleveland should head the
delegation, but Mr.. Cleveland when
sounded on the subject expressed a
disinclination to undertake the work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Two members of the presidents cab
met are said TO be studying the North
Carolina political situation and the
Blackburn crowd are said 10 be pleased
with h outlook. Neither faction is in
a position to court a very full inve EST
cation, but the inquiry may improve
the general situation 50 far as the peo-
pie of the state are concerned.-Char-
lotte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
GouId's Yacht, tire Niagara. Reported
in Danger.

New York. December ga report
was circulated here today that Howard
Gould's yacht. the Niagara. on which
Mr.. Gould is making a cruise To the
West Indies was In danger on accoun
Of the storms along the Atlantic coast.
and that two revenue cutters had
cleared from Norfolk. Va. in search
If her. At Mr.. Gouid's office 1t was
stated that a eablegram was received
from Mr.. Gould asst Wednesday which
he had sent from Nassau in the Ba-
hama islands to . relative In this city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Hanged for Murder.

San Antonio, Texas, December 9-
George III. Turner was hanged here to-
day for the murder OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Lynch last March. As Turner was
led TO the scaffold a quartette of the
negro prisoners sang God Be With
You Till We Meet Again" Turner
left a note wishing everybody "a Merry
Christmas
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Buildings Of New York Transfer Com
D;any DESTROYED

New York, December 23.-Fire early
this morning destroyed the buildings
from 80 TO So Nassau street in Brook
lyn. and occupied by the New York
Transfer Company, as a stable and
storerooms for trunks and parcels IN
transits. Thousands of packages of
Christmas goods were destroyed. There
were 113 horses in the stable section
of the building when the fire was
discovered. but all were gotten out
safely. The loss will exceed 800. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

The Greensboro Record tries to find
consolation for the conditions caused
by the recent excessive rainfall in the
thought hat its city will have a pleEti-
full supply of water in it's waterworks
reservoir for a while. We don't sup
pose any but the patrons of the water
works get any consolation from this
view of the situation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Olsen Challenges the World.

.Asheville, y. c.. December D.
Charles Olsen. the conQueror OF Ono,
the Japanese jiu jitsu expert and James
Parr. the English champion, tonight
issued a challenge TO any wrestler in
the world, 10 right barred. Olsen at
present claims the worlds middle
weight championship.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Governor Pardons Two Life Prisoners
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh. n. c., December 22-Gov-
ernor Glenn pardons John Murray and
Guss Murray, of Madison county. who
three years ago were convicted Of the
murder of James Rice and sentenced
to life imprisonment. The pardon was
asked for BY Thomas Rollins. Republi-
can chairman for North Carolina, who
in company with State Senator Muir
ray. a kinsman OF the convicts, came
here TO ask the governor for it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

We have at last climbed to the top
of the cold winter solstice. today be-
ing the shortest of the year. Hence
forth the days will lengthen n and
t~Wo-thiTds minutes every "a hours for
six months.-Fayetteville Observer.
Yes, but our winter has not begun
yet. There is much truth in the Ola
saying: when the days begin to
lengthen the cold begins to
strengthen"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Speaker Cannon, who was born in
North Carolina, but left the state when
he was six years old, has promised
10 pa! it a visit in June next. We
hope he will be convinced when here
by what he sees and hears of the i'm
rortance of establishing the AppaIa-
chan reserve.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia,
kidney and liver disorders, and all
stomach troubles positively cured by
using HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. 35 cents, Tea Or Tablets. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Yale Basket BAN Team Wins.

Chattanooga, Tenn. December 22.-
The Yale University basket ball team
defeated the local Y. II. C. a. tonight
at the Third regiment armory by the
o of % to 10 before an immense
crowd Of spectators.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
A Fearful Fate.

It is a fearful fate TO have to endure
the terrible torture of Piles. II cat
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson
of Masonville. Ia, that for Blint.
Bleeding, Itching and P~rotrudinS
Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Is the
best cure made" Also best for cuts
burns and injuries. 25c at r. r. Bel
lamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Cuiberson Discharged From Custody.

Richmond, Va, December 22.-L.
*. Culberson, indicted with others for
alleged fraud in a recent city primary
election, was discharged from custody
today, the State having been unable
TO show that he had either registered
or voted Illegally. This disposes of all
the election fraud cases except that
against Jackson Wise, which has been
appealed to the supreme court !,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Nothing will cure indigestion that
doesn't digest the food itself, and give
the stomach rest. You can't expect
that Il weak stomach will regain its
strength and get well when it is COM
PEELED to do the full work that a sound
stomach should do. You wouldn't TX
pect a sick horse to get well when it is
compelled to do a Iull days work
every day of the weak. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure is 4 perfect digestant and
digests the food regardless of the con-
dition of your stomach. Relieves In
digestion, Belching, Sour Stomach, and
all stomach disorders. Sold by r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
The One He Always Used.

"Oh, George, DEAR" she whispered
when he slipped the engagement ring
on her finger, "how sweet of you tC
remember just the sort Of stone l pre-
ferred! None Of the others were ever
SO thoughtful"
George was staggered for but a mo-
ment. Then he came back with, Not.
at all, dear; you overrate me. This is
the one I've always used."-Exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Bodily pain loses its terror il you've
0 bottle OF DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in cases OF
h,,rns. cuts. sprains. accidents of any
Sort aHA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

When IL comes 10 a question of mo-
iises, who is a better judge Of Harri-
man than Ryan, and who is a better
judge OF Ryan. and who Is q better
Judge Of Ryan than Hartmann
Springfield Republican
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

The Biblical Recorder says it's ne 1lv
coined word "tomdixonism' means "to
stir up the bile" Aren't there some
secondary definitions OF the word?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
OUTLOOK IS DIsC0URle|He
Leaders Of Strike Increment Think a
BIunder Was Made
coUP AT MOSCOW Is COMPLETE

Battle at St Petersburg l. Going
against the Reyolufionaries-Lcad-
ers May be Compelled to Beat a tie
treat TO Save Their Prestiyc-Flnal
Decision Regarding the Eiectora.
Law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Chicago, December 22-The beef
trust case jury, which Is to try the
question of immunity claimed by the
packers was completed this after
o The trial win not begin until
after Christmas
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to a hap
vigorous old age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
AMUSEME ENTS.

A good-sized audience on Wednes'
day evening witnessed the presenta
tion of the "Holy City" at the audi
torium by Gordon & Bennett. 1t is
the opinion of those who were present
that had the character of the play
and the superiority of the members
OF the company been better known
the house would have been crowded
by enthusiastic people.
The production is of a high order.
1t is based upon incidents portrayed
in the gospels, and throughout mark
ed by an appropriate spirit and dig
nifty. 1t is in reality a graphic and
impressive setting forth of some of
the most striking and instructive
events that came into the life of the
Man Galilee, and whose considera-
tion was especially apt during the
Lenten ason.-Beacon-Record, Ash
tabula, O.
1t will appear at opera house May
9Th. Seats now on sale at Hotel Bel
ding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
Daughter orr. r.. Cook Dead.

The funeral services of the late
Mrs. Elnora Peifer was held at West
Vile last Friday and the interment
took place in the cemetery at Nc
Brides. Mrs. Peifer was but twenty
years of age and was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Cook, who moved
there from Grattan about three
years ago. The service was conduct
ed by Rev. j. E. Platt, her former
pastor and who also officiated at the
funeral of her brother, who died two
years ago. The death of Elnora is a
sad blow to her parents and source
of great sorrow to her many friends
and relatives in this vicinity.
The funeral was largely attended
more than thirty relatives and friends
from this city and Greenville going
there to attend the last sad rites and
pay their respects to one whom they
all loved. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER
In Honor of Wits Birthday and
Wedding Anniversary.

Mrs. Will Case entertained a com
pany composed of fourteen ladies
and gentlemen Saturday evening at a
six o'clock dinner. The event was
arranged in honor of the tenth ami
versary of their wedding and also Of
Mr.. Case's 32d birthday. The COM
pany did ample justice to the ex-
ceedingly fine feast spread before
them by Mrs. Case, and then for a
couple of hours they engaged in
playing progressive pedro. Mrs.
Thos. Griffith took the first prize
which was unique in design, large
Easter egg filled with bonbons form
ing the yolk. The guests presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Case with a fine berry
spoon as souvenir of the delightful
occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
NEW CHURCH BELL
Is Is "A Fine One-Placed In Tower
This Week.

The Methodist society ale this week
placing in the tower of their new
church ediice, fine church bell, pre-
sented by Rev. and Mrs. Sheehan in
memory of their little daughter who
died soon after their coming to our
city. The inscription upon the bell is
sin memory of Elna Ethleen Sheehan,
1S92-l904."
The people of the society are ex-
pressing much appreciation OF the
gift, and what more beautiful tribute
of or memorial for the young life gone
out, than this bell which shall for all
years ring out calling men to God and
to truer nobler living.
The bell is of fine quality of tone,
its weight is 1000 pounds and the time
for the first formal ringing is set for
Arbor Day, Saturday afternoon at
three O'Clock when the society will
have special Arbor day observances
with the planting of trees.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
Prof. Baer VIII Sing.

Regular services will be held at the
Congregational church Sunday, Rev.
A. Secord preaching both morning
and evening.
Prof. Baer, who is stopping in the
city for few weeks will be present
and in the morning he will sing Jer-
usalem by Parker, as one of the solos
and in the evening, Refuge, in the
tune of The Last Rose of Summer,
and also Ninety and Nine
Mr.. Baer has a worldwide reputa.
tion as a tenor singer and has
delighted large audiences wherever
he has appeared.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
Concerning n BeIding Boy.

In speaking of Clayton Chapman,
the Grand Rapids Press says:
"Ten days ago Clayton Chapman
came into Grand Rapids almost un-
heralded and unknown, now he is the
most talked about, most popular
young man in the Grand Rapids
League team. He throws almost on
a line to second, has lots of ginger, a
good batter and it is worth the price
of admission alone to see him play
behind the bat. He has won his
place on the team over others much
older and considered much better be.
fore he made his debut"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
a Double Wedding.

On Sunday April l6, double we'd
ding took place at the home of Rey
Fl. n. Spear. The brides were sisters,
the daughters of John O'Dennis OF
Vergennes township. The contract
ing parties were Samuel VanDen-
brock and Miss Efiie E. Dennis, and
Emiel Stauffer and Miss Ada V. Den
mis-. They were accompanied by the
brides parents and Mrs. VanDeAi-
brock. Arrangements were made by
phone the wedding party arriving
here, at o'clock in the evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-27
SHOT INTO CROWD
Samuel VanDenbrOeck Fired a
Shot Gun at Charivari Party.
He Had Ordered Them To Leave His
Premises-Four Were Hit
with Bird shot.

A week ago last Sunday Samuel
VanDenbroeck and Amiel Stauffer of
Vergennes were married, it was a
double wedding held in this city at
the Baptist parsonage, Rev. H. n
Spear officiating. Mr.. VanDenbroeck
married Effie Dennis and Mr.. Stauffer
her sister, Miss Ada Dennis, it is
said they were to have been married
on Thursday following but the young
couples thought they would steal a
march on the knowing ones and so
had the ceremony performed on the
Sunday before. AS soon as it became
known nearly all the boys and some of
the men in the neighborhood proposed
charivari, saying it would be no
more than fair to have a little fun
with the boys as they knew how it
was themselves when other couples
had been married.
Friday night about thirty-fve or
forty went oyer to John Dennis
where Mr.. Stauffer and bride were
stopping and made the usual racket
that is prevalent on such occasions
and called for cigars and cider.
Mr.. Dennis refused the request and
ordered them away, giving them three
minutes to leave the place, several
shots were fired it is said but only for
the purpose of soaring off the in
truders. The party then went to Mr..
VanDenbroeck's the home of his
mother about mile or more distant
where ,he and his bride were living
and tuned up with another big racket,
and asked for treat which was re-
fused. 1t is said that one of the party
told Sam if he would treat to the Gig
ars or tell the crowd that he would do
so. they would leave, but he ordered
them away as Mr.. Dennis did, on the
three minute limit and shot OFF re-
volver into the air.
Finally they alL.went away going to
John VanDenbroeck's and after stop
er repeatedly ordering the boys away
he fired into the crowd with shot
gun.
Archie Condor, Frank Condor, Will
Converse and G.. Oesch were hit with
bird shot, Archie Condor receiving
twenty-five or thirty in his leg or hip,
Frank Condor got fifteen or twenty
in his side and breast and Converse
and Oesch escaped with a smaller
and were not so badly hurt
as the Condor boys, some of the shot
only penetrated the clothing. This
broke up the party and DR.. Penton of
Smyrna was sent for to probe for shot
in Archie while Frank went to Lowell
where DR.. Towsley picked out all he
could.
The unfortunate occurrance Great
ed much excitement in the community
and Mr.. Vandenbroeck was arrested
and placed under bonds OF $500 to APP
pear for trial on the serious charge.
There are conflicting reports regard
ing the affair, it is said that Mrs.
Vandenbroeck had lunch ready and |
also cigars were offered and the boys |
invited in but they refused saying |
they wanted money to buy beer, this |
is denied by the boys John Dennis
and Mrs. Vandenbroeck who accom-
panied the brides and grooms here,
told Mr.. Spear they wanted to keep |
the marriage secret few days as the
boys in the neighborhood said they |
we're going to make them treat to the
beer.
The wounded victims are all i'm
proving and it is hoped no more seri-
Gus results will follow.