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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16


mot only our walk, but those Of our
neighbors. I haven't got so superannu-
ated that 1 can't do half an hours work
with a snow shovel without its bunging
me up"
Mrs. Bowser said no more until they
were half through dinner. Then she OBJ
served:
"No one begins cleaning off his walk
until 1t stops showing"
at was beginning to let up when l
came in,' replied Mr.. Bowser.
Aren't you afraid that working with
the snow shovel will give you a lame
back?"
Look here, woman, can't you let a
mI.ter rest? I told you when I first
came in that I vas going to clean u
walk. When our walk is cleaned l am
going to make it my business to find
out why other folks don't clean theirs.
Nothing you can say or do will prevent
me-"
But how can you boss other folks
around?'
wait and see. There is an ordinance
that says the walks shall be kept clear
Of snow. l obey it. I will see that 9TH
ers obey it."
And raise n row and lave your
name in the papers again"
II don't care 2 cents for all the pa
pers in the United States. II l have to
obey the snow ordinance. other folks
shan't escape. Last winter. when hard
~ a walk around US was cleared, a
great big fat policeman came along and
threatened to have me in court because
about a shovelful of snow remained on
ours. Let the discussion end right
here"
It did. He went upstairs and got on
an old suit and then armed himself
with the snow shovel and began work.
The storm had about ceased, and three
or four h~ouseholders on the other side
of the street were also selling the op-
p%ortunity. Mr.. Bowser was a hustler
with the snow shovel, and at the end of
three-Quarters of an hour he struck
hard pan all along the walk. He was
complimented on his enterprise by the
few pedestrians abroad. but he was
grimly silent. When his labors were
finished he stuck his shovel into the
snow and walked through the gate Of
the next house on his right and up the
steps. 1t was a new family, and he
didn't even know the name. His ring
at the bell was answered by a little
man Of peppery look, who saluted:
"Well, sir, what is it?"
"You have a sidewalk out here" re-
piled Mr.. Bowser.
"And what Of it?"
cit is covered with a foot Of snow"
"Any fool can see that"
1.-THE ordinance says you shall clean
1t Off"
"The ordinance be hanged! Who are
you, sir, that you come here and tell
me what I rnust doY"
"My name is Rowser. and l live next
door. | have Just cleaned my walk,
and dog my cats if I'm going to wade
through your snow because you are too
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
(By ". A. Hildebrane in Charlotte OBJ

(By W. A. Hildebrane in Charlotte OBJ
v
Washington. February s.-Senator
Simmons. as q member OF The commit
tee on public buildings and grounds to-
day reported favorably Senator Over
mans bill appropriating $4,000 for
the erection OF a public building at
Salisbury. Very few bills of this char
acter are receiving favorable attention
these days, but when one does run the
gauntlet Of the committees. 1t is re-
garded with interest. since the i'm
preston prevails that those bills favor
ably reported will be passed.
Senator Overman said 'the outlook
for the public building bill Is good, al
belt il may not make available more
Salisbury and some other North Caro-
lima bills will, in all probability. pass
the House as well as the Senate. as
the bill received h favorable atten-
ton OF both the Hous n Senate
committees last year. There will be
no river and harbor bill but Speaker
Cannon needle statehood votes and. IN
the face of this grim necessity. uncle
Joe promised the 90 a small pork
barrel" A subcommittee of the House
on public buildings ana
grounds has already held several ses-
sions, which indicates h a House
leaders have yielded to pressures from
those members who did not regard the
statehood bill with favor. Mr.. Thomas,
a member of the committee. says that
several North Carolina projects will be
taken care of.
There was revival Of talk today re-
garding the probability of opposition
to the confirmation of the nomination
of District Attorney Holton. That a
Democrat of prominence will come
here to lodge an objection is firmly be-
lieved by those who have looked into
the matter today. Just what action
has been taken by Congressman
Blackburn along this line is still not
known. but the statement was made
today hat he has more than once
been seen to enter the rooms or the
Senate judiciary committee. where
there was cloSeted for some time with
the chairman, enato Clark. of Wyo-
ming. and the chairman is reputed to
have said that the papers would not
be reported to the Senate for the pres
sent.
Congressman Claud Kitchin has been
invited to attend the banquet of the
North Carolina Society of New York
on the 9th instant, as the guest of
honor. n to deliver the principal
speech of the evening. Mr.. Kitchin,
who will respond to the toast North
Carolina has written his acceptance
of the invitation.
Judge TimberIake arrived here to-
6aV.
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Federal Court for KinstOn.

The Free Press is in position 10
state that a movement to nav a red
eral court established in Kinston would
receive the endorsement of federal
court officials of the district. including
Judge Purnell. and an effort to secure
this is worth while h division Of
which Newbern federal court a the
trial of all the causes is so large as to
make not only the docket cumbersome
at times. but very inconvenient for
those who ave business to attend. It
will also facilitate the efforts to secure
our public building M help us to get
a larger appropriation for a hand
some building. And, by the way, why
not some concerted action on the part
of our citizens to assist In bringing
about the passage of the bill for the
appropriation for that public build
ing?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL

About Sf1. coo 600 Available-Senasor
Simmons Says the Outlook for tho
Bill Is Good-Mr. Blackburn and the
HOlfon Appointment-ongrcssma
Gland kitchin to be Gucst OF Honor
at Banquet Of North Carolina Society
of New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
AN easy DAINTY LUNCHEON.

ual glasses. Blanch q half cupful Of
almonds. spread OF a pan n place in
a slow oven until crisp and well brown
ed, hen chop very fine. Sprinkle these
over the top of each glass Just before
luncheon Is served.
Allow one heaping tablespoonful OF
finely ground coffee to each half pint
Of boiling water. Use q drip pot n
serve very hot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
Representative Longwor,h Ill.

Washington, February 9-Repre-
sentative Nicholas Longworth, Of Ohio,
whose marriage TO Miss Alice Roos-
evelt is to take place week from
tomorrow, is i'll at the home of his
mother in this city. Mrs. Longworth
stated tonight, however, that the ILL
ness is not serious, and that her SON
would be all right in a few days. He
has a slight attack Of tonsilitis.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16
Separate Cars to the Races.

Asheville. y. C. February s.-The
board Of aldermen tonight unanimous
Iy passed an ordinance. effective June
LIST. requiring the street railway COM
panies to provide separate cars and
waiting stations for white and coIored
people. 4 fine Of SIS is imposed upon
any person who shall 90 into a car or
compartment provided for another
race.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

"Do you really mean to say tina, your
Judgment is never in error"
"No." answeredsfhe car. 81 don't
mean to say 1t. but I regard 1T as nee.
essary TO discipline that everybody
shall pretend to think it."-New York
Life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-16

1t is a well established fact that
North Carolina ha a larger variety
Of precious stones credited to her &C
count than any other state in the
Union. A brief description Of these
VIII doubtless prove of interest to thou
sands of our readers. AS a matter OF
fact the diamond heads the list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
In the Suburbs

/ Robert Dawson of Sherrard, Nathan
Dawson of What Cheer, Iowa. Isaac
Dawson and Mrs. George Bell
in England She also has 80 grand
children living. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon from the
Congregational church, and were at
tended by a large concourse. Rev. Ste
venson had charge of the services. In
terment was in the Cable cemetery.
Mrs. Rebecca Tomlinson, who was
killed in runaway accident June IT,
was born in York county, Canada, Aug.
10, 1880, and was married there to
Simeon Tomlinson. OF nine children
born to the couple. only three survive:
Thomas A. of Barstow, A. ]. and B. D.
of Cable. The family came to Rich
land Grove township about 1860. and
have resided here since. Funeral serv-
ices were held from the Congregational
church Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr..
Stevenson officiating. Interment was
in the Gable cemetery.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Jackson, at high noon, Wednesday,
June 20, took place the marriage of
their daughter Florence to Lewis Cham
berlain of Parkersburg, Iowa, in the
presence of a company of near rela-
tives and friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman of
Warren. Wis. Following the ceremony
bountiSll wedding dinner was served.
Dr. Chamberlain is we'll known in these
parts. having practiced dentistry in Ca
Bile and Sherrard for the past five years,
until he went to Iowa a couple of
months ago to practice at Parkersburg.
His bride is a young lady of high &C
omplishments A number of guests
were here from distance to attend
the wedding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
LAUNCHING A VESSEL.
11ss Crucial Moment Is When She
Tnkes the Water.

That a launch is matter of mathe-
mates, as well us of great skill and
abor, is shown by the fact that the
man of science who has the matter in
charge always makes set of calcula-
tons showing the strain of the ship
and it's precise condition at practically
every foot of the journey down the
ways. If boat should get in the way,
or if it should take an unusual length
of time to knock out the keel blocks,
or if any one of half dozen things
should cause serious delay. the scien-
Ufic man knows just how long he can
wait and just how far the limit of
safety extends.
There is always one supreme mo-
ment in a launch. and it Is at time
that escapes the average spectator. 1t
IS when the vessel gets fairly well into
the water. This is when an important
factor known as the moment OF buoy
ancy" comes into play. If you can
imagine vessel sliding down an in
cline without any water into which to
drop. you can see that the vessel would
tip down suddenly at the end which
has left the ways and would rise at the
end still on the incline. But really in
successful launches the stern of the
vessel is gradually lifted up by the
water. and this throws the weight for
ward on that part of the ship still rest
ing on the ways. The force of the
water is called the moment of buoy
ancy," and the natural tendency of the
ship to drop to the bottom of the
stream is called the moment of
weight" Now. the moment of buoy
ancy must always be greater than the
moment of weight but it must not be
very much greater, for if it were it
would throw too much weight forward
on the part of the ship still on the
ways and might break them down or
injure the plates or keel of the ship.
When the English battlesbip Families
was launched, this did really happen,
and so great was the strain near the
bow that parts of the cradle were ac-
tually pushed right into the bottom of
the vessel. 1t is this danger OF disaster
that causes the scientific launcher to
make the most careful calculations as
to the conditions surrounding the ship
at every foot of her journey into the
water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
FOSTER.

Several of the relatives from this vi
cinity and Ferdinand attended the fun
eral of the late Mrs. c. F. Kleist, which
took place from her late residence in
Fruitland township, Iowa. Mrs. Kleist
was almost 81 years old. She died
very suddenly Tuesday evening June
10 at o'clock from heart failure She
leaves to mourn her demise her hus-
band, two daughters and seven sons.
Interment was made in the Greenwood
cemetery at Muscatine Friday after
noon.
Thomas Watson had the misfortune
to have two of his fingers of the right
hand caught in a feed mill, in which
he was grinding rye. The fingers were
very badly ground up, DR.. Walker of
Illinois City dressed the wounded mem
bers.
Mrs. T. Watson has received a fine
Jersey calf, sent as a present from
Mrs. Briars of st. Louis.
F. Wright of Rock Island, spent Sun
day in Foster.
The Misses Ada and Eta Swanson
of Moline, are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Anderson of
Foster.
The ladies' of the Pine Bluff M. E.
church gave their regular lunch at the
home of Mrs. Isaac Foster, June 20.
Present from abroad were Mrs. Joe
Bowser and Mrs. John Healey from
near Oak Grove, Iowa. The next din
ner will be given at the home of Mrs.
Florence Warman, near. Pine Bluff,
Wedn esday afternoon, July IS.
Miss Lilly Workman has returned
home to spend the summer. She
has taught the past year in Eliza town
ship.
Thursday from an extended trip
through the eastern and middle states
and Canada
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
CABLE.

Miss Nicholson of Streator, ILL.,, ar
rived Tuesday for visit at the home
of Rev. Mr. Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Walline of Gales
burg arrived here Saturday for visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Peterson and
family of Thomas Jackson.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson, wife of
George Lawson, Sr., died early Satur-
day morning, June 16, at her nome in
Gable, after an extended illness with
cancer Deceased was born in Hetton
Chole, county of Durham, England, May
2, 1912. She was united in marriage
to George Lawson Feb. %. 1864. The
family came to America in 1882, ar
irving in Gable May l of that year, and
they have since that time made this
place their home Mr. and Mrs. Law
son were the parents of II children, as
follows: George Lawson, Jr, Mrs.
George Dowsett, Isaac Lawson and
Thomas Lawson of Gable, John d. Law
son of Milan. Robert D. Lawson of On
tario, Ore, Mrs. John O'Mealia of Sher
rard, Mrs. Albert Ellis of Viola, Mrs.
Henry Wilson of Presumption, Mrs. ia
cob Clark and Mrs. Barney Flaherty
of Rock Island. and John r. Lawson of
South Rock Island. The children, to-
gether with her husband, all survive
her. She is also survived by three
brothers and one sister. as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
day, Aug. 2, 1906. Rate, $3.50 for

day, Aug. 2, 1906 Rate, $3.50 for
round trip. Tickets good returning on
C. e. B. line steamer. Buffalo to Cleve-
land, if desired. Side trips to Toronto,
Thousand Islands, etc. Also cheap
rates to Sandusky and Put-inBay. Ar
range your summer outing for the 1st
of August and come with us. For pam
phlet containing general information
as TO rate, time, etc, call on any ticket
agent of the above route, or address L.
B. Leppert, district passenger agent,
Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29

outcurVe to q right hand batter means
that the hit ball will most likely go to
the right of second cushion. Various
results occur from the different deliv-
cries of pitchers and for this reason
shortstopS should make n study of the
effect on batting of right and left hand
erS on the different curves and place
themselves accordingly. 1t will be found
that while in many cases the calculation
Of the fielder as to where the ball is go
ing to be hit will fail, in other instances
he is correct and he saves many a
weary chase after what would other
wise be a hard rap catching the short
stop out of place.
The playing of this position. too. va
ries with respect to the peculiarities of
ones team mates in the infield. Any
weakness of the second baseman on
hits to his right or in covering the bag
will make a corresponding difference
in the fielding play of the shortstop.
The same may be said of the other side
of the shortstop.
Having accustomed himself to his po-
sition and discovered the weaknesses
and strength of the men he is to work
out carefully the points of the first
baseman of his team-the target at
whom he is to throw. 1t may count
something at a critical time to know
whether he is weak or strong on low
or high throws.
The throwing proposition should be-
carefully considered by the shortstop.
II the work of getting the ball away
from the player proves a constant
strain on him, he had better seek an
other berth, as sooner or later his arm
will go and he will be useless alto
gether.
One Of the most trying throws a
shortstop has to make is that of taking
a ball on the run TO the left Of him
with one hand and then getting it away
to first in time to head off the runner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
When You
SiSnaBond

As surety for a friend, you
injore your credit. Bankers,
Credit Men and Commercial
Agencies take this into consid-
Grafton when determiningyo ur
financial standing.
Moreover you JEOPARDIZE
YOUR ESTATE. Losses on
bonds invariably occur from
unexpected sources, and fire.
quently long after the bonds
are signed. The provision that
a man has made for his family
during his entire lifetime IS
often wiped out after his death
by a loss on a bond signed by
him.
Refer your friends to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
YUMA.

The Yuma Aid Society met with Mrs
Judson Wainwright last Thursday af-
ternoon and will meet with Mrs. Bert
Schafer Thursday, June 81
The ice cream and strawberry soci-
able at Rose Hill last Wednesday even
ing was well attended. 1t was for the
benefit of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Neptune and
their daughter and son, Professor Nep-
tune and Miss Mae Neptune, of Barnes
vile, Ohio, are here visiting with Mrs.
Neptune's brother. D. W. Mumma.
Mr.. Head of Davenport, erected a
large monument for Mrs. Matthew
Schafer last week.
Last Saturday afternoon the Yuma
Red Caps crossed bats with Cleveland
ball team at Cleveland. Yuma was de-
feated by a score of IA to 1.
Clarence Walthers who has been at
tending school at De Kalb has come
home for the vacation
Joseph Filbert lost valuable horse
last week.
Joslin crossed bats with Rapids City
Saturday afternoon. Joslin was de-
feated by a score of 10 to 5.
Mr. and Mrs. Colonel David were
business callers in the tri-cities last
Saturday.
Jake Cromwell of Moline, visited
with Frank Bryant.
Justin Smith, who was poisoned with
ivy, is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Donahoo and
family and Mr. and Mrs William Fill
bert, Jr., and family spent Sunday at
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schafer's.
Mrs. Frank Daley of Albany, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. s. Daley.
Simon Michaels, who has been quite
sick is no better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29

rens. They are expected to visit the
groom's parents at Sherrard.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Masters OF
West Pullman are visiting with rela-
tives.
o. ]. Lindstrom left last week for
Sweden for a visit and also to bring
his mother back to make her home
with him.
Ed Grady and wife of Viola visited
Mr.. Grady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
ael Grady. from Monday till Tuesday.
Robert Hollyhock, Ed Paul, and Will
liam Ingles went to Cuba, where they
have secured employment.
]. F. Ryan and son Harold are visit
ing with relatives at Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
Mrs Flora AnsIey went to Iowa City
Monday, she having visited for while
at the home of Mrs. Emma Clark.
Mrs A. F. Mongerson and son Paul
of Rock Island are visiting. relatives
this week in Sherrard.
Mrs. Frederickson was in Rock Is
land Thursday.
Rudolph Miller returned home Thurs
day after a months visit with relatives
and friends at Blue Grass, Iowa.
Mrs. Osborn returned home last
week from Streator after a few weeks
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Myra Nichols returned to her
home at Silvis last Thursday after
10 days visit in Sherrard and Cable.
Miss Gladys Sincox accompanied her.
Mr.. HOltz of Brush Hill, northeast
of Sherrard, died Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Joseph Stevens and daughter
were in Rock Island Monday. Her
daughter remained for a few days
visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
: Aioie on
Playing
Sh0rtSt0b
The Cleveland Leader
Says This Position Re-
CURES an Iron arm. "
Must BE AbLe to Ham
die Ball In "Any Old
Position. -
By NAPOLEON LAJOIE.
Captain OF Cleveland Americans.


The shortstop's life, like the police
mans, is not a happy one. 1 have
played several positions ON a baseball
team and 1 know what l say Short
field covering involves a tremendous
responsibility in both receiving hit
balls and getting away thrown balls
accurately, to say nothing of having to
size up play with two or three pos
sible solutions every few minutes.
l have found out that there is one
thing above all others that the short
stop must have, and that is ability to
get the ball away from any old posi-
ton and deliver 1t accurately and fast.
To meet this requirement the fielder
must have an arm Of iron and must be
naturally quick.in mind, foot, eye and
hand. There are some few things
which can assist natural ability and
qualifications in this respect. One of
them is constant practice.
The shortstop's position at his station
is not a much mooted one. Normally
the short fielders, including myself,
play very deep, provided they possess
strong whips" No other player, by
the way, than one who does can hope
to last long in this position. For a left
hand batter the position Is somewhat
different. L would in that case move
somewhat to the right and well back.
The signals for curves to the pitcher
also cause me to change my position,
as they do with every careful short
stop. For example, a straight ball to
a right hand batter means that the ball,
if grounder, will probably be hit
straight to short or third base, while an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
Fourth of July Excursion Rates

Via c., NJ. & ST P. railway at one
fare and one-third for the round trip,
dates of sale July 3, a. Limited July
6. Cheap rates to st. Paul and return
July "a, %, and &c, via c., NJ. & st. P.
railway. Short limit summer tourist
rates to eastern destinations via c.,
NJ. & ST P, railway. Tickets on sale
June Is to Sept. 80, 1906. For further
information call at any c., M. & st.
p railway ticket office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
Low Round Trip Rates to the East.

Very low round trip tickets on sale
via the Rock Island to a number of
Canadian and New England resorts
daily until June so and on special dates
during July, August and September.
For full information call at depot or at
city ticket Office, 1929 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
TIM Der,

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes and
children were shopping in Rock Island
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spickler visit
ed at o. r. Schutte's Sunday.
There will be preaching at Oak
Ridge school house July s, at p. IN.
Arthur Birdsall, who was operated
upon is getting along as well as could
be expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
Homeseekers, Excursions.

To points on c. NJ. d st. p. railway.
every Tuesday, April to December.
1906. Also to Alberta, Manitoba, Mich
igan, Minnesota. North and South Da-
kotas, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Wis
consin homeseekers' territory, every
Tuesday rate: One first class limited
fare plus 81 for the round trip. For
further information call or phone any
c. NJ. & st. p. ticket office. Both
phones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-29
BOWLING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward " Daxson OF
Rock Island and Mr.. and Mrs James
Hynes visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Daxon, Jr., of Bowling Wednes-
day.
The children's day exercises were
well attended at the Pleasant Ridge
Presbyterian church Sunday.
Miss Edna Thomas of Rock Island
has been visiting with friends in Bowl
ing this week
Many attended the picnic given by
the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian
church at the Watch Tower Wednes-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsey of Ru-
raj visited with the latter's mother.
Mrs. Ellen Doonan Sunday.