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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
SUPREME COURT OPINION
Cases Involving the Question OF Dis
elimination i'm Freight Rate on Coal.
Decision Meant to Have a General
A~DDIicafion.

Washington, February 19.-Justice
White today delivered the opi "a OIL
the supreme court of the Un:teI States
in the cases OF the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company
vs.. the interstate Commerce commits
sion, and the Interstate Commerce.
commission VS.. the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway company, affirming the
decision of the United States circuit
court for the district of Virginia The
cases involved the question of discrim-
ination in freight rate on coal by the
Chesapeake and Ohio in favor of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
road as against ether shippers, The
decision dealt in detail with the ques-
ton of Discrimination by railroad COM
panies and it was apparent that i. was
tended to have a general application
to questions receiving attention at the
hands of the public. Justice Waite
said that to permit a carrier to become
a dealer in the commodities carried by
it would be to Supply a means for the
perpetuation of evils which the Inter
state Commerce commission IS Intend
I'd 10 remedy.
These cases involved a charge of dis
elimination in favor of the New Haven
road by the Chesapeake and Ohio road
in the matter of railroad freigh. rates.
The cases grew out OF complications
arising in connection with a contract
made between the two railroad compa-
MES in 1896, in accordance with which
the Chesapeake and Ohio road agreed
to deliver 1000, 900 tons of bituminous
coal to the New Haven road between
the first of July 1897 and the first CT
July 1902. The delivery in the last
year covered by the contract fell shJ:-
to the exten of sixty thousand tons OF
account of a strike i'll the coal 1elis
which rendered it impossible to sup
ply the coal. The New Haven road pdr-
chase coal elsewhere and presented
a bill to the Chesapeake and Ohio com
pany for $103, 900, representing the DIFF
ference in cost. Instead of paying the
money the Chesapeake and Ohio cocl-
pany delivered the sixty thousand rons
of coal, Notwithstanding the price OF
coal ard of transIC: tatiOn had ad-
var.c.d 10 such an extent that II IS
claimed that the Chess peake and Ohio
lost more than d dollar per ton on its
shipme1ts. The case was brought .
the attention of The Interstate Com
merce commission and the charge
made that the transaction constituted
a preference in the matter of freight
rates in favor of the New Haven roa1.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23

Seven Witnesses From Texas TO Appear
as Witnesses on Motion for a New
Trial.

New York. February I9.-Seven wit
nesses from Texts were present today
at the beginning of the hearing of a
motion for a new trial for Albert T.
Patrick, the lawyer who was convict
ed Of the murder OF William Marsh
Rice, an aged millionaire. II was
mainly on the testimony OF Jones, Mr..
Rice's valet, that conviction was Sc
cured Patrick's lawyers stated that
the witnesses they have secured in
Texas will discredit Jones' evidence.
He said that Patrick used c~hloroform
to kill Rice. The witnesses present
today were Robert Lee. t. f. lett, II.
J.. Moran. G. r Railey. Thomas Nc
Nerney, Miss Minnie Gaillard. all of
Houston, Texas, and Joseph Jordan, OF
Seabrook, Texas. Joseph Jordan vas
the first witness
District Attorney Jerome read an
affidavit made by the witness. In Ii
Jordan stated that he Is a boatman Of
Galveston county, Texas. and hat he
talked to Charles f. Jones. Rice's valet
at Morgan's Point, Texas. He stated
that Jones told him he was confused
by the police when ne made the
charge against Lawyer Patrick. Jones
said TO him, the affidavit read, that
Patrick had nothing to do with the
death of Rice, and that he hoped Pat
rick could come out all right.
Mr.. Jerome questioned the witness
as TO what led him to make this ain
davit and whether he had dictated it
himself. Jordan said that he dictated
'all but the fancy touches"
Robert Lee. of Houston, Texas, was
hen put on the witness stand. After
a few preliminary questions had been
asked of him by Mr.. Jerome, the ex-
animation was adjourned until tomor-
row.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
J. B. STE,TSON DIES SUDDENLY
Millionaire Hat Manufacturer is
Stricken With Apoplexy at His Win
ter Home Near Deland. Fla.

Deland, Fla, February 1S.-Ioba B.
Stetson, the millionaire hat manufac-
turer of Philadelphia, died at his win
ter home t Gillen, near Deland. today
at 1 o'clock.
Mr.. Stetson was stricken with apo
plexy this morning and notwiths:and-
ing the best medical attention he died
without regaining consciousness. His
wife was the only member Of the fam
lily present. Mr.. Stetson had been
feeling quite we'll. He attended the
University trustees reeting Thurs
cay and the presentation day exer-
cises a. the auditorium Friday.
The family and friends cave on the
midnight train for Philadelphia with
the body.
The entire town of Deland is in
mourning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
Gen Williams. While Under Influence
of Liquor, Shoots Alex. Alexander.
(SDecial tn Tho MoScouporl

haleigh, n. c., February 19.-Alex
Alexander, a negro railroad employee
was fatally shot this afternoon in Ra-
leigh by another negro named Ben
Williams, Jr. Three rounds were
fired from a pistol, one shot taking eff
feet, having entered above the left ear.
passing through the head and bullying
forth at the other side. The murder
er vas supposed to have been drink
in. but made wonderful speed while
under spirituous influence and has not
been apprehended by a number of Wig
liant police officers in Raleigh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
Reeves Shot Mt by ASsaSSins.

Panama. Feb. 19.-COlombian news
pabers received here today contain a
despatch from President Reyes stat
ing hat OH February 10,he was shot
at eight times by paid assassins while
he was crossing the Arjobispo bridge
in Bogota with his daughter. None
of the bullets struck the president or
his daughter. A large reward is offer
ed for the arrest Of the would be as
SaSSinS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
Favorable Report on Claims of Famil,
of Samuel Lee.

Washington, February 19.-rhe
house committee on claims decided to-
day to make a favorable report on a
claim of the family of Samuel Lee for
&c. 600. Lee was a negro elected to
the forty sixth congress from North
Carolina, but was prevented from be-
ing sworn in by flibustering. He is
10Y dead and his heirs will be paid
the two years salary in case the bill
pass I.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
For Violation of Naturalization Laws.

Savannah, Ca, February 19.-Har-
Dor Master James Mcbride, James Nc
Bride, Jr., his son., and William V.
Peak, a clerk in the Office of the water
works department were arrested TO-
Gay for alleged violations of the natEr-
alization laws. They were placed unfe-
bond of $4,000 each this afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23

Washington, February 19.-rhe l.res-
ident ueay sent the following nImi-
TO the senate.
Major William p. Duvall. TO 60 frig-
|adier general
Postmasters: Georgia.. /. Robin
son, Eatonton; c. w. Moxley, Wad!ey.
Tennessee. L Sinclair, Dyers-
burg: w. L Burford. Lemon
virginia-C. Alexander, Boyd:on; D.
&c. Thomas, Abingdon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
The WachOvia Mills.

Chattanooga, Tenn, February 19.-
4 charter was filed here today for the
Incorporation OF the Wachovia Mills,
to manufacture cotton fabrics. The
capital stoc. is to be 81, 500, 900, of
which 81. 600, 900 is common and $780,
600 preferred. The names attached are
those of Chattanooga, but eastern cap
ital is supposed to be back of the
movement.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-23
JOHNA. M'CALLD DEAD
Former President Of New York
Life Company
END CkA!E WITHOUT PAIN
Wanted to Recover to Set Himself
Right on Insurance Matters

Report of the Fowler Investigating
Committee Proved the Crushing
Blow From Which He Could Not
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the Liver
the Direct Cause Of Death-His
Wife and Seven Children Were at
the Bedside When the End Came.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23
N!'!!!sM!!zM!N6jo|k&Wsstern
Schedule in Effect
May 81. 1905.

Leave Bluefield $50 a. m. for Ro
anoke' Lynchburg, Norfolk and All
polnts on the Shenandoah dlyision
'u'ihian sleeIer TO Roanoke AMI H.
shVke TO New York. via Hagerstown
farlor car Roanoke To Norfolk
10 a IN. daily for Roanoke and
Intermediate points.
Z;oO y. IN. for Roanoke and Lynch
burg and intermediate stations ana
me shenandoah Valley, PhiladeIphIs
ana New York. Sleeper To PhiladeI-
Roanoke TO Richmond.
8 80 y. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
Durs' Richmond. Norfolk, Pullma n
sleeper East Radford To Norfolk and
Lynchbnrg To Richmond Cafe Car
Trains arrive at Blueneld from the
east at Os' a. m. 1905, y. IN. s. 90
.. m, and y O5 y. m.
From the west at 500 nm aoo
.. lh. 200 y. m, and Sis y. IN
Leave Blueneld AT s.Ib n m ro,
kenova, Columbus aud all pointz
west aud northwest. Pullman sleeu-
ers Tor Columbus aud Cincinnati. q
Cafe car.
sos a. nm. for Kenoya. Cincinnati.
Portsmouth. Columbus, 81. Louis.
Through Pullman sleepers 90 Column
bus. Cafe car.
Leave % a. m aud ~ D. n
iaily for Tazewell. Morton, aud all
stations on Clinch Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and all points
On the Cllnch Valley division at 2.sI
sud 1856 p. m.
Leave O. SO a. m for Kenoya and
intermediate stations via Wayne.
Leave 500 and 1870 D. m. for
Welch and intermediate stations.
For POcahOntas $50 "A IN. 9:OS
q. IN. $3.50 y. m. aud $40 y. IN. Ar
rive from Pocahontas az 500 a. IN.
zoe y. IA. and SiS y. IN.
For Bramwell. leave Blue<ield 6: 90
a. m. S:Os a. m. 230 y. IN and s:lb
ID. IN
Call on agent Norfolk aud Western
Railway. for tickets, maps, aud add.
riOnsl Information.
" b. BEVI.L. q. y. A.
sosnoke W
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23
1906 1907.

The Wesleyan University OF West
Virginia. tNow West Virginia wes-
leyan College.J
Collegl courses leading TO drgrees.
Preparatory Cor Seminary courses
leading to diplomas
School OF music. school OF bust
ness. school OF oratory. chool OF ped
agogy. chool Of engineering.
Clean town. extensive campus.
large enrolment. strong faculty.
varied courses. christian influences.
vigorous school life. moderate ex-
penses.
The new college building gives
much satisfaction.
Particular attention Is directed TO
the conservatory OF music, whose new
director and Instructor In voice. Pro-
fessor Benson. Is planning largely for
the coming year.
The fail term will begin September
II For large catalogue and depart
mental announcements address Pres
ident ! WEIR. Buckhannon. w Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23
NEGRO MURDERER
CAUGHT AT
POCAHONTAS.
ON HIS WAY BACK To TENNEs.
SEE


{. Gollaher. who killed Dusty
ilankins. at Knoxville. Tenn, on the
iith OF last November. was arrested
at Pocahontas by Sergeant Mays. OF
that place. and was today turned
over Ca Policeman w. +. o'connor.
OF Knoxville. who with his prisoner.
passed through Bnefeld enroute to
Knoxville. where the negro will be
tried. He told our reporter that the
negro would undoubtedly be hung.
lie says every negro guilty of a crime
In his city. unless caught instantly.
breaks for the West Virginia coal
field. OF course. when here. he be-
comes good republican voter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23
AS TO HERALD
PERSONALS. 4"
COtRT RrItS rHSr THEY AR
INDECENT. BtT THAT INDIvI-
BUAIlS ARE LIABLE. NOT
CORPORATION.

Maeisirnte Whale Ia police court az
NoN York Yesterday rendered a de-
cision in the ease az Rev. Dr Grub
afliusf tae New York Herald com
pany The case was dismissed. but
The MAGISTRATE said that IN his Judge
ment a crime was committed In that
tho personals complained az we're not
proper subjects for publication de-
clarine. "a Is absolutely lndisputabie
THAT the complaint g. RICH, when ne
brands The advertisements published
on Tho days specified as obscene.
iewd. iasclyious and indecent"
When he came 90 question a. TO
whether the defendants as a eorpor-
alton could be- held crimlnalIy liable
for its violation OF section OF the
paratiye obscnrlty. TIE was the young
ia the negative. He said. The crime
which In my judgment was committed
here was certainly not one for which
this corporation Is liable. but one
which the law should pursue. in nv
opinion in the person OF those who
insert these advertisement and those
individuals in the defendant corpor-
alton who are directly responsible for
the spreading OF this obscene matter
in the city OF New York"
The case involved the publication
OF socalled personals IN the Her
aid.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23
STOVES AND
FURNITURE,
RANGES

AAfAAN ~ Ashs
We are now in our new
store, No. Is BlueGeld Ave,
next door to the West End
Drug Co., where we have q
large stock Or House Fur
nishings, such as Bed Room
Suits, Rockers, Iron Beds,
Chairs, Bed Lounges, Book
Cases, Desks, Straw Mating
Ga large line just received }
Art Squares, Rugs, Lace
Curtains, Sidcboards, Com
biuaton Cases, Safes, Re
frgerators, Sunshine stoves
and Good VIII Steel Ranges,
the best i'm the world. We
Will be pleacd TO see you and
show you through our new
house and new goods. Prices
are the lowest.
Yours to Please,
FLAT TOP FURNI-
TURE COMPANY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-23

The Daily Leader is prepared Co
do all kinds OF printing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
UP TO GRAND JURY
ORDERED TO INVESTIGATE IN
sURANCE COMPANIES CAM.
PAlGN DONATIONS.

New York, March 24.-lf the grand
Jury which is investigating some of
the conditions developed by the recent
legislative investigation reaches the
conclusion that contributions by in.
uranc companies to political cam
paign committees were made with in
tent to deprive or defraud the true
owner of his property, 1t must find
that larceny was committed. This
opinion was expressed during the day
by Justice O'Sullivan In the court of
general sessions in answer to a pre-
sentiment submitted to him by the
grand jurors. Judge O'Sullivan added
that it is not within the province of
the court to say whether there was
criminal intent. That is a question
which the jurors must determine for
themselves. He charged the jury to
make a thorough investigation and to
place the responsibility for such
crimes, If they find that crimes were
committed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
TWENTY-THREE DEAD
MORE THAN A SCORE OF OTHER
PERSONS HURT IN CENTURY
MINE DISASTER.

Philippi, w. Va, March 24.-The
death list Of the Century mine disas-
ter has now reached twenty-three,
while twenty or more are injured. Of
ficials Of the company reported during
the evening that twenty-five bodies
have been recovered and that there is
but one in the mine. A thorough can
vass of the district was made by rep.
resentatives of the coal company dur
ing the day and all the employees
have been accounted for but one. He
Is thought to be buried beneath debris
in the mine.
An inspection of the Century Coal
company's mine at Century by State
Mine Inspector j. A. Paul Of Charles
ton and District Mine Inspector Frank
Parsons of Clarksburg vas begun dur
ing the day. II is the general belief
that the explosion was caused by the
spark from a blast igniting the mine
dust. While the force OF the explo-
sion was terrific the effects were felt
for only a comparatively short dis
lance. officials OF the company and
the mine inspectors believe that no
blame can be fixed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
NORWAY.
Christiania.

Hugo vallentin, the Scandinavian
correspondent, gives the following
Swedish view Of the Norwegian stu
alton, which may be of interest to the
readers of these columns: 1.-THE effect
Of the dissolution OF the union are now
beginning to be felt in Norway in no
pleasant way. 1t Is no good going over
the old ground again, but l think that
I can say that only now the Norwegian
people are awakening from the state
of hilarious excitement caused by too
much indulgence In the intoxicating
beverage called independence. The
commercial side Of things Is anything
but encouraging to look at. For in
stance many, II not the majority OF
the sanatoria In the mountains, which
have been depending to such a great
extent upon visitors from Sweden, are
now almost empty. Such a place as
the splendid mountain resort. voxen-
kollen, close to Christiania, where gen.
orally every room was occupied dur
Ing the winter season, Is suffering i'm
mensely from the quite natural alb
sence Of Swedish visitors. / think that
last week the Swedish contingent was
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
DENMARK.
COpenhagen.

Copenhagen.
The budget committee has Endorsed
the governments proposal to appropri-
ate $4,000 for Myths Erichsen's pro-
jected expedition to northeast Green
land, whence he will attempt to reach
the north pole. The most adventurous
part of Erichsen's scheme will be the
attempt to cross the inland ice, where
Greeland Is widest, by means Of skis.
dog sledges and an automobile. The
attempt will be made in the spring OF
1908. Should Ericisen succeed his
feat would eclipse DIR. Nansen's much
more southerly crossing, and Lieu
tenant Peary's expedition along the
northern slopes. Erickson will sail
from Copenhagen July 10.
Says q Danish writer: 1.-THE recent
visit to Stockholm and Upsala of the
great Danish lecturer and critic, Pro-
fessor G.. Brandes, has no doubt to a
certain extent been an attempt Of the
conciliatory spirits On both sides to
ameliorate the bitter feeling prevailing
and get to a better understanding, to
begin with at least between the in
tellectuals of both nations. A splendid
reception In Copenhagen some time
ago of some Of the most prominent
musicians did not have tie desired eff
feet. After the concert toasts were
drunk and cheers were given and the
usual compliments were exchanged,
but the entente cordiale" did not last
outside the banqueting hall. Professor
Brandes' textures at the Upsala uni
versity were attended by enthusiastic
audiences and the banquets afterwards
were successful In every way. Peo-
pie came to honor the great author and
critic, but the speeches made to him
by the Swedish hosts only concerned
the literary part of his visit and had
no political color. His fiattering
words 70 the Swedish nation were lis
tened to respectfully, but there Is n
doubt that they are likely to change
the lack Of cordiality toward the
Danish nation that at the present Is
prevailing In Sweden.
Justice Ferslew, the publisher OF
"Nationaltidende," celebrated his roth
birthday March 3. In honor of his
birthday he established a 100000
crown fund for Danish iaboring men.
The University Il Helsingfors has at
the present time 1920 registered stu
dents, the largest attendance in the
history Of the institution. More than
half OF tIs student body are OF
Swedish Finnish extraction.
MARION s. N0RELIUS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
Tuesday,, March 27.

House-Mr. Shackleford MOI re-
peated his criticism of Speaker Can
non, charging the latter with holding
up certain bills. MI. Cannon, from a
seat in the body Of the house, replied
briefly. Urgent deficiency bill under
discussion most Of the day.
6enate-Day's session given up to
speeches by Messrs. McCumber IN.
d. and Tillman IS. c., the former
devoting himself to railroad rates ex.
clusively and the latter discussing
various questions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
SUIT AGAINST M'cuRDY.

Demand Made to Recover Over Three
Million Dollars.
New York, March 24.-The first com.
plant in a series of eight actions al.
ready begun by the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company against former Presi'
dent Richard A. McCurdy, his son,
Robert H., and the arm of Charles H.
Raymond & Co., the company's former
metropolitan agents. has been made
public.
The complaint Is against former
President McCurdy and contains nine
separate causes Of action. In each Mr..
McCurdy is charged with the waste OF
large sums of money through alleged
unfaithfulness and neglect In the dis
charge of his duties. Damages amount
ing to 3,370,341.66 are demanded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, March 27.-Wheat-May.
77%@77Ac, July, TING. Corn-May,
43% Q43Ac; July, AN @44%c. Oats
May, soc; July, 29c. Pork-May.
$16.57M; July, s16.40. Flax-Cash.
Northwestern, $1.13; Southwestern,
s1.071s; May. $1.15h. Butter-Cream-
cries, 16Q26kc: dairies, 15@23c. Eggs
-12hc. Poultry-Turkeys. 12hc:
chickens and springs. 13c.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
. Monday, March &c.

Senate-Effort to set date for vote
on railroad rate bill fails. Messrs.
Overman and Teller made addresses
on the pending measure.
House-Several resolutions passed
to correct the useless printing Of pub
lie documents and to empower the
printing committees Of the two legis-
lative bodies to fix the number of docu-
ments to be printed. Balance of day
devoted to District of Columbia bust
ness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
Friday, March %.

Observation-Disclosures of the legis-
%lative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill continued, very slow prog
ress being made owing to objection
by certain members to all provisions
for increase of salaries or employees.
senate-Mr. Spooner concluded his
speech on the railroad rate bill and
the Notifications appropriation bill
was taken up and passed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-29
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, March 27.-Cattle-Beeves,
$4.0006.25; cows and heifers, $1.70@
$40; stockers and feeders, $2.75@
ASS; Texans. $3.75@4.60. Hogs
Mixed and butchers, s6.2506.45; good
heavy, $6.37h @6.45; rough heavy,
$6.2506.35; light, $6.2566.50; pigs,
s5.90@6.10. Sheep, s3.75@6.20; lambs.
Sl75@6.70.