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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-09-04

IlOn.
But the political objections to a
trust overcome any economic advant-
age which it can possibly have. No
economic advantage a justify an in
dustrial deSpotism or compensate q
nation, for the loss OF independence
among it's producers. Political liberty
could not long endure under an in
dustrial system which permitted a few
powerful magnates to control the
means of livelihood Of the rest of the
people.
Landlordism the curse Of our repub-
lie is an innocent institution in COM
pariSOn with the trust, when the trust
is carried to it's logical conclusion. The
mar who argues that there is an econ
omic advantage in private monopoly
is aiding socialism. The socialist, as
sorting the economic superiority Of
the monopoly. insists that its benefits
shall accrue to the whole people, and
his conclusion n be denied If the
superiority Of monopoly Is admitted.
The democratic party, II I understand
It's position. denies the economic as
well as the political advantage o. pri-
vate monopoly and promises to oppose
it wherever 1t manifests itself. 1t off,
ers as al alternative, competition
~ileIc CoHlpetltlon IS possible ana pup
lie monopoly wherever circumstances
are such as to prevent competition.
SOCIALISM.
calls presents a co,sisten:
theory. but a theory which In my
Judgment. does not take human nature
into account. Its strength Is In at
tack upon evils the existence OF which
Is confessed. Its weakness il thai X
would substitute a new d~iseasa-f
not a worse one-for the disease from
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-05-24
THE KIND OF WORK WE DC

THE KIND OF WORK WE Do.
We are thc makers OF
Wagon harness
? Buggy harness
3. Mining harness
Mems Saddles and Brides.
o. Ladies saddles and fine Brides.
s. Saddle Pockets
:. Gun Cases.
.. Guitar Cases
.. Revolver Holsters and Cases.
10 Pocket Books and Cases. and We re-
pair also the above mentioned articles and
repair also horse collars.
You VIII find our harness aud saddle shop
in the town Of Big Stone Gap. Va. oppo-
site the Singer Sewing Machine office and
within thir.y yards OF the Postonce. All
orders sent By mail our postofiice ad
dress IS Cadet, Wise County. Va, T.. o.
Box iO6
We kindly thank our old customers Coz
their past patronage, and hopiug 20 remain.
IN the future, Yours truly,
SHlEI nc Ecfucfrn
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-05-24

Yes. we could easily guaran-
tee the Massachusetts, visitor to
jamestown that ne shall be
treated as well I'M Virginia as
he is az home Baked beans
can bee furnished and as many
colorcd people TO eat and asso-
ciate with as they desire. -
Clsnch Valley News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-05-24
FROM APPALACHIA-

DR.. 4. r. Primer left Monday /
evening for Portsmouth. va /
lie goes 30 represent the Red (
Men of Appaiachia NJ the an /
nual meeting at Portsmouth
Miss Read. of Big stone Gap.
visited her sister. Mrs Grim, 4
Saturday and sunday. They
both attended the bali game at
Norton.
We suppose the new county
bridge VIII soon Doe tested. The
material has come and work is
going on in earnest.
an ordinance haas passed pro-
hibiting the erection of any
woolen buildings upon main
street.
Master Willard Tompkius
spent ONE day last week i'm Nor
TON
Mrs rs. III pattison is I'm our
town thi- week in the interest
of her literary scheme W e.
trust She wiliuot fail. as "a good
library viii mean much for our
town This makes tno literary
agents we have had recently
and another one is said tn tc
f headed this way.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-05-24
TERMS OF SALE.

l. <
Oac-third usl Of the amount hid
shaiI bee paid cash in hand on day OF sale
and tAc remainder in annual imsialiments.
ot ouo ara two Years from date. Tor which
avieifed payments she purchaser shall
execute Ais note with good security. and
for the payment OF which lien will be
retained on The said land
3. y. FULTON,
Special Commissioner
NlAGlNiA:-lu the Clerk : Ofsce Of
tAe Circuit Court 90 Wise County.
!. g.. A. johnson. Clerk OF said Court DO
certify that the bond required Of the
Special Commissioner, 10y decree rendered
in ibc above STYLED cause en- the 4th.. dav
OF April. 1906 has heen duls given.
Given under n,y hand this the Ssh dav
Of May, 1896.
c. A. JOHNSON.
MaA i'-ic-Su Clerk
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1906-05-24
GOLD. DIAMONDS AND IRON.
Nv combining the most trust

BY combining the most trust
worthy data obtainable, the
French scientific journal, La
Nature. estimates the total
amount Of gold that has been
extracted from the earth within
historic time at II. 900 tons, val
ued NJ $4,000. 100000. The to-
tai amount Of diamonds taken
from the earth during the same
period il estimated at about %
tons. valued at 500. 900, 900. Bias
ing the comparison upon weight
the amount of iron daily pro
duced is nearly equal 20 the
total quantity of gold taken
from all the earth's mine since
they We're first opened.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
OBITUARY

Kendrickona kona, a child, died
yesterday at No. 13 Miners Court
John Bonoekowski, a child, died this
morning at 707 South Van Buren,
street.
Mary Cling. aged ST years, died at
Audubon, n. j., and interment will
be made in Old Swedes cemetery on
Thursday.
Ephraim NJ. Soyal, aged 80 years,
died in Philadelphia, Of paralysis, on
Saturday, and interment will be made
at Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry tomorrow. Mr. Royal was the
father of William M. Royal of Will
mington.
Melchior Schlittler died at his resi-
dence, 300 King street. shortly before
10 O'Clock, this morning. after an i'll
ness Of week. The deceased was
born in Glarrus, Switzerland. Novem-
Der 18th, 1862, and came to this coun-
try 26 years ago. lie had been a resi-
dent of this city p years on Friday
last. He leaves a widow and one son.
The funeral will take place on Thurs
day afternoon at 3 O'Clock, with ser
vices at the house and interment at
Riveryiew.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19

To be a successful wife. 90 retain the
love and admiration OF her husband,
should be a woman's constant study.
At the first indication of ill-health,
painful or irregular periods. head
ache or backache, secure Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
begin its use.
Mrs Chas. +. Brown, Vice-President
Mothers Club, 81 Cedar Terrace, Hot
Springs, Ark, writes;
Dear Mrs. Pinkham.-
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pain and weariness. one day noticed a state
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eiable Compound, and determined 70 try Il.
At the end Of throe months was a different
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again. Lydia T. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound built up my entire system, cured the
trouble, and felt like a new woman. ] am
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Women who are troubled with pain
ful or irregular periods, baclxache,
bloating Tor fiatulence), displaeements,
Inflammation oruloeration, that bear
ing-down feeling. dizziness, faintness,
indigestion, or nervous prostration
may be restored to perfect health
and strength by taking Lydia L.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
LONG STRIKE ENDED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Columbus, O., June lo.-Aiter two
months Of idleness, an agreement has
been reached between the Ohio miners
and operators and the $4,000 men in
volved have been ordered back to work
Operations in all districts of the State
will be resumed not later than Wednesday.
In Eastern Ohio the non-union men
viii give way 10 the union workers, accord
ing to the agreement, which was signed
today by President John H Winder on
behalf Of the stand pat operators and
subsequently by officials Of the Ohio
miners. Il is agreed to pay in advance
Of 5.SS per cent on the mining and day
labor scale Of wages Of l9O4-5, this con-
tract TO continue for the period beginning
April LIST, 1906, and ending March 3lst,
1905
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
PUBLIO LIGA IlNG DISOusSED.
New Company Amends It's Application 70
aIranchise.


Franchise.
At the meeting of the Street and
Sewer Department this morning, j.
Frank Ball, representing the Brandy
wine Gas and Electric Co.. which
company recently applied for a fran
chise to supply gas and electric light
TO the city and also 20 the citizens.
appeared before helboard, ,accompanied
by Q. Reginald Van Trump, and pre-
sented an addition TO the application
for q franchise. Mr.. Ball and Mr.. Van
Trump explained to the board what
the city and citizens would get gas
and electricity for if the above COM
pany was granted the franchise they
made application for The company
submitted the following schedule {:
For 433 incandescent lights, ga. IS Der
light; $40 arc lights, S64 81 per light :
623 gas lights, $40 70 per light. Mr..
Van Trump said the company would
get its power from the Susquehan ma
Power Co. with plant on the Susque
hanna River.
Action was deferred until the next
meeting.
A letter was received from Charles
G. Kurtz, president of tho Whining
ton Light, Power and Telephone Co.
which explained how it was that the
company erected poles on Eleventh
street without first getting permission
from the department to do so. The
letter stated that an assistant engin ser
of the company thought the com
pany received a blanket franchise. The
letter was ordered filed
Attorney Willard Salisbury, repre-.
senting the American Lighting Co.
which company is now furnishing the
city with gas light, requested the
board TO renew the contract. Nothing
was done in the matter.
William J. Splan, who a few weeks
ago asked for a plumbers license, was
granted the license, after reading a
letter Of approval from Plumbing In
spector Kane.
The request was made for the i'm
provement OF Mt. Salem Lane.
The matter will be attended to. A
communication was received from
City Solicitor Townsend, saying that
the city owns the bed Of Twelfth and
Bennett streets, whereupon tho board
ordered the building there torn down
as soon as possible
The letter from City Solicitor Town
send in reference 70 Judge Cochran's
decision in the matter Of the erection
of porches beyond the building line was
fled, but no action was taken in the
porch matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Opening Of EDgllnd'S Great
Social Race Meeting Pre-
SellSd a Brilliant Scene.
LONGWORTHS PRESENT
Royal Enclosure, Where King Edward
and His Guests Assembled, Mas
a Carnival Of Color.
WlNW
O'clock
Associaiod Pics Dispatch BY special VIM.

London, Eng. June l9.-Althouqh
robbed Of its picturesque State proces-
sion, on account Of the absence of Queen
Alexandra who still is in mourning. the
Prince OF Wales, who is in Norway and
the Duke of Connaught. who also is in
mourning Royal Ascot. England's great
social race meeting, presented its usual
brilliant scene at the opening of the
meeting today.
The Royal enclosure. where King
Edward and his guests assembled. was a
carnival Of color The King. who is
staying at Windsor for a week. drove
with his guests in carriages through the
great park 70 Ascot. The Americans
who were invited TO the royal enclosure
included Ambassador Reid Mrs Reid
Miss Reid, Secretary John Rideelv
Carter Of the American Embassy. Mrs.
Carter Miss Carter, Major John ii. Bea-
com. the American military attache
Congressman Nicholas Longworth. Mrs.
Longworth and Others
The weather, which had been threaten
ing, cleared as the day wore on. and the
crowds OF well-dressed people on coaches
and in automobiles on the road to Ascot
made a pretty scene.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
|Tba Disorders at BiaIyStOk Have
Added TO the General Excite
ment in the Empire.
.CRONSTADT DlSQUIETED
IN. Situation is so Dangerous That
iha BresCh Blocks Have Been Re-
moved Ft0m The WarShip'S Guns.
- -. nl.raiehns br specIal No

" aHaH|n
!, Petersburg. Russia, June l9.-The
.'sssrre of Jews at Bialystok has shocked
~ country and added to the general eN-
...o,ent and the revelations which the
..,oo,ission of the Lower House of Par
s.rsn, sent 10 investigate the outbreak
!, Bslivstok are expected TO make viii
~, odd fuel to the flames. Thus iag the
..1sor & Al BiaIystok has evidently ieitscd
" ollow the press CORES spondents 90 send
.ov+hinr rejecting on the authorities.
|fbs Golos. q new paper, edited by NJ.
iIanoA a member Of the Lower House Of
P'Tisment. containing an account of
M horrors and charging the authorities
VI Bslvstok with deliberately preparing
he uot. was conhscated when it appeared
pday.
hing the usual chronicle Of murder and
mbben Fresh strikes are reported at
|Kamqa. krementchug, Ihitomir, Nolsk
I'd Tsnnr Vehki. but the success OF the
|utempt 10 precipitate a general strike
M no means assured. The Nbvoe
|vremva however. reports that the en-
,reefs of the Moscow Railroad have de-
|Sied not 10 take out their locomotives
iomorrow. The government has made
ibe most elaborate preparations TO meet
M strike movement Military trains
sr held in readiness at all the stations
a 81 Petersburg and Moscow. The
masons and stonecutters joined the
bskers in the strike today. and the butch
sv aill follow their example tomorrow.
The prices Of bread and meat have been
doubled. The news from Cronstadt con-
tnues disquieting The troops sent TO
he island are camping outside the city
.The Twertieth Century, formerly the
Russ. says the situation is so dangerous
hat the breech blocks have been removed
from the guns Of the warships in the har-
b0r
Private letters received here from Khar-
kof predict that the entire South Of
Russis will be in state OF open revolu-
ton within a month.
A1oysSy Russia, June l9.--The troops
hsn. today. openly applauded a revolu-
tonsy procession of 5000 miners and
unrkmen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
WHERE WE'RE THEY ?

Editor Every Evening: ! failed to
find any reference in your news columns
today Of what transpired on Sunday last
at a certain church on Delaware avenue,
pursuant to the following notice which
] saw posted near the front door OF the
church:
Sunday, lO.45 a. m.-Jonah and the
Whale. Welcome
Perhaps this was intended as an an
nouncement Of a meeting of the Natural
History Society. In any event please
enlighten A Lover Of Nature.
Wilmington, June 18th, 1906.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
To Launch a Boat.

The first of the two twin-screw steel
hull ierryboats building at the yards Of
the Harlan & Holilngsworth Co. for the
Long Island Ferry Co., viii be launched
on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock. with
out ceremony. The boat is 203 feet in
length and when completed will be one Of
the finest Of her size and class ahoat. The
name Of the boat viii be Babylon, in
honor or one Of the cities along the route
The speed of the vessel viii be 1917 knots
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
ONE CHARGE DROPPED.
Judge Cochran Gives a Decision in the
Case Against Henry Bernon.

Case Against Henry Bernon.
Judge Cochran, in the Municipal Court
this morning. dismissed one Of the charges
Of selling intoxicating liquors without a
license against Henry Bernon Of the
Foresters Club.
When the case came before the court
the attorneys representing Benon asked
that the case be dismissed on the ground
that Assistant City Solicitor Rice in filing
the information did not fully state the
nature of the charge
Judge Cochran decided that the in
formation was insufficient
After court another warrant was sworn
out
The case against Harvey Carney. a
colored youth, charged with larceny, was
continued until tomorrow morning. A
man supposed to be Carney was detected
by Police Officer Burns at O'Clock this
morning trying to ply open show case
at Mitchells iewelry store at Seventh and
Poplar streets, but who did not succeed.
Giuseppe Cochoaro, charged with the
larceny Of two shirts. the property Of
Samuel LIGHTER, was held under 5000 bail
for the Court OF General Sessions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
The countyls Balanee.

At the meeting of the Levy Court to-
day the balance IN bank Co the credit of
Che county was reported TO be $40. 2sS.3l.
The following transfers of appropriations
were made: S35S6O from thc appupna-
ton for magistrates and consiable> to the
appropriation for coroner and phy-
sicians. sS325 from the same appropria-
ton Go thai for thc Delaware Industrial
School for Girls. and S3749O from the
appropriation for Wilmington hundred
to the Seventh district appropriation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Workman Injured

A laboring man who was employed by
the New Castle Leather Co this morning
met with 3 serious accident shortly after
he had started to work. He was going
up in an elevator, when he had one of his
feet caught and so badly crushed that
amputation may be necessary. He was
sent to the Homeopathic Hospital whore
the doctors are trying to save the foot
He is a foreigner and does not speak Eng
lish and his name has not been learned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
SONS OF VETERANS.
Opening OF the Annual Encampment OF
the Maryland Division.

Opening OF the Annual Encampment Of
the Maryland Division.
The 20th annual encampment. Mary
land Division, Sons of Veterans. was
opened at l.30 o'clock this afternoon in
the rooms Of Appomattox Camp, No. 2,
in the hall az Third and King streets,
with Charles S. Davis of Washington,
ID. c.. division commander, presiding.
The visitors are the guests Of Apo
mattox Camp and are quartered at the
Clayton House. This evening the party
will be rendered a social at Brandywine
Springs by the members and their wives.
Harley Y. Speelman Of Cincinnati, o.,
commander-in-chioi Of the combined
camps Of America, and Gen. r. NJ. Reed
Of Philadelphia, commander of the Sons
Of Veterans Reserves ofthe United States
are visitors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
MAY INCREASE TAX RATE.
/ New Castle County is to Have More
lnna Enna.

II New castle County Is 70 Have More
Good Roads.
In order TO have good roads in New
Castle county it may be necessary for the
Levy Court TO increase the tax rate to
55 or 60 cents on the Sl0O. The rate is
80 cents. The court viii meet in special
session next Monday for the purpose of
fixing the rate.
The matter was discussed in executive
session this morning and the members
were of the opinion that the rate would
have to be increased if the county desired
better roads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
MARYLAND FEDERAL OFFICERS.

Associated Press Dispatch hy special Wires
Washing on June l9-At the con-
cluslon Of the cabinet meeting today
Secretary Bonaparte announced that
the PRECEDENT had decided TO appoint the
following named Federal officers in Mary
hnd which have been under consideration
for several months
United States District Attorney. John
? Rose reappointed; United States Mar
shal John F Lsnghammer. reappointed;
United States Treasurer. c. c. Huzey,
HiTe de Grace. vice Lincoln Dryden;
United States Appraiser. j. Carlisle VIII
ner vice C. Ross Mace; Naval Officer Of
ihs port Of Baltimore, j. Stewart Nc
Donald vice William T. Malster.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Peanut Roaster Explods.

As a result of the peanut roasting ma
chine al Eighth and Market streets mys-
teriouslv exploding this morning about
73O o'clock. Donate Palese, who keeps
the fruit stand there. was badly burned
about the right hand He was taken TO
his home. No. 5l7 Tatnall street, and Dr..
p. A. NJ. Rovitti was summoned and gave
the injured man medical attention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
DELAWARE COLLEGE TRUSTEES.
The Annual Meeting Of the Board Wa
Held This Afternoon.

The Annual Meeting of the Board Was
Held This Afternoon.
The annual meeting Of the board of
trustees Of Delaware College was held this
afternoon, with Chief Justice Lore pre-
siding and nearly all Of the members
present The board approved the action
Of the faculty in the arrangements for the
commencement programme.
One OF the chief matters under consider
alton was the proposition 10 make q
change in the agricultural department,
but up to the time Of going TO press de-
cision had not been reached.
Some of the members of the grange
were at Newark. the grangers, as a rule,
b-ing in favor OF continuing the past ar
rangement
Prof J. L. Hills of Burlington. VT. was
elected director Of the agricultural ex-
pertinent station, at a salary of 5000.
TO succeed Dr. A. T. Neale. who was
made director of the department Of
animal industry and agronomy, at q
salary Of s. 1000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
ErnmlnInr ModlcaI candIdate..

The Board oi Examiners. representing
the homeopathic Medical Society Of
Delaware State and Peninsula began a
ihr,e-days sitting at Che Homeopathic
Hospital, today. TO examine two candi-
dates who desire TO practice medicine
and surgery. The candidates are Charles
N. Rohelan ol Wilmington and Edith NJ.
Phelps &c Milford. The examination will
continue three days Dr. j.. S. Ander-
SON of Dover Is president, and Dr. /. A..
kiUiueer Of this city. secretary Of the
board. The other members arc Drs.
A. J. Fian.z C. M Almond and H. w.
Howell
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
PLUNGED TO HIS DEATH.

4s'cniad Press Dispatch by special Wires
New York June l9.-After saying fare
veil 70 his wife and son on board the
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II, upon which
le was TO sail for Europe. Eugene l..
leseck, of New Brunswick. n. j.. today
slipped on the companionway and plunged
Q his death His neck was broken by
he fall
liesecks wife and son witnessed the
accident
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
DISASTER IN HAMBURG.

Associated ress Dispatch by Special Wines
Hamburg Germany, June ia build
ng IN course Of construction collapsed to-
day.
SIX worlmen were taken out dead. 10
we're injured and three are still buried in
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Rain nelars Hnrrest

Because Of the heavy rain throughout
the State. farmers are unable to proceed
with the harvest The wheat fields are
soaked and will have to dry out before
work can be resumed. The corn fields
arc so muddy that it is impossible to
work in them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
A.Eed Governor to Participate.

The Delaware members Of the Delaware
Jersey boundary commission called upon
Governor Lea today and invited him to
accompany The commission ON ITS pro-
posed trip down the Delaware River, on
Friday. when the mouth OF the river is to
be located.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
seeretary oonierg wa eovarnor

Secretary Of State Cahall was in VIII
mington today and had a conference with
Governor Lea, after which the governor.
in reply to inquiry, said the secretary was
here to attend to some State matters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
MEAT INSPECTION.

AsocIaied Press Dispatch by special Wires
Washington, June l9.-The meat in
ipeciion amendment to the Agricultural
ASppopnatIon bill has been adopted by
lhs House without division.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Reeovery of oolleetor Burton.

Daniel Burton Of Millsboro. deputy
collector Of internal revenue for this dis
trict. who was stricken with illness last
week. has recovered and resumed his
duties At the local Office today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Robbery on Nintn street.

Several houses ON ENnih street be-
tween Orange and Tainail were robbed
on Friday night some women were
frightened, but the thieves did not get
much piunder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-19
Accident ata Bridge.

on account Of the burning out of a
wire al Third street bridge, this morning,
travel Was interfered with and cars were
thrown off their schedule for half an hour.