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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
SLICK THIEVES AT WORK
Three Different Residences Entered
During the Night and Various Sums
of Money Taken.
Especial to The MeSsenger.)

GoldsbOrO, n. c., July 31.-The police
have been baff1ed today at the opera
lions OF some burglars who entered
three different residences last night.
AT each place they only took what
money and jewelry they could find.
Seventeen dollars is the largest amount
OF money that has been missing. Thew
were q slick set and understood their
business we'll. They entred rooms
through the windows where people
were sleeping without disturbing anv
OF the occupants. At one place he
mead OF the household together with
MS wife and three children were all
sleeping in the room. Here they went
IN the mans pockets and secured his
money. and watch. The police think
II nave a partial clue. This in a
measure affords some relief to the
many people who have heard about the
burglarfes today and who naturally ex-
pect TO nave a visit paid them by these
SLICK fingered artists. Officer Fulghum
who was going off duty last night at
O'Clock saw a man passing down
Walnut street and could not hear him
walking on the pavement. It was
very quiet, and the officer thought it
strange that he could not hear the
sound OF the mans footsteps. The Of
flcer put out in pursuit and finally Or
dered his man to halt. The easy walk
ing individual darted in an alley and
disappeared. The officer secured a
lantern and found out that the stranger
was barefOoted. He was traced a
short distance. This happened in the
central part of the city, and it is
thought that the burglars had planned
operation down town, but We're frus-
trated by the officers. Then they
branched off in the residence district
and got in their work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
NEARLY A TRIPLE HOMICIDE
Policeman Stabbed-He Shoots Two
NegrOcs-AH Severely Wounded.

Grimesland, N. c., July 3O.-Grimes-
land was all excitement Saturday af-
ternoon over the serious cutting CT
the chief of police and the shooting
by the officer of two colored men.
While things have quoted down to-
day, there is still a wave Of indigna-
ton over the outrage.
\ colored man by the name Of
Sherman Grimes had some trouble
with one of the firm of the Grimesland
Supply Company over an account.
In consequence Of the misunder-
standing a warrant was sworn out
and placed in the hands Of Mr.. C. J.
Tally, the chief Of police.
Grimes was arrested in front of the
Grimesland Supply Company, and was
being taken to the lookup when ThOs.
Grimes, the father Of Sherman GrGimes
appeared on the scene. The father,
by his demeanCr. was thought to be
aiding the officer in carrying his son
tC the Jail.
When some distance from where he
vas arrested Thomas Grimes stabbed
the chief of police seriously in the
back and shoulder. Almost imma-
diatey Chief Tally drew his pistol and
shot Sherman Grimes IN the bowels
and Thomas Grimes in the thigh.
The condition Of Sherman Grimes is
critical. and the physician says there
is no chance for his recovery. Thomas
Grimes may ecOyer.
The policeman after being cut was
unconscious for some time. He is heI-
ter taday and his condition is more IA
vOrable.
Both of the negroes are now con-
fined to their beds at their homes near
here under g~uard.-Special 10 Wash
ingtOn Messenger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

4 few weeks ago three Greenville
Young men-Iessrs. F. ]. Forbes, Eu-
gene Wilson and w. G. Ward. went
north on a pleasure trip. While soma
distance az ocean OF the steame~
Princess Anne, between Norfolk and
New York a note was written on a
piece If brown paper. placed n n bot
tie with a paper stopper and thrown
overheard. The note read:
This Is the remains Of F. j. Forbes.
Eugene Wilson and " @. Wards
trip TO New York July l1th. 1906. II
found please return TO either OF the
above parties at Greenville. North
Carolina. and a reward Of p will be-
paid"
The young men had little idea Of
ever hearing from ii again. but today
Mr.. Forbes received a letter from Mr..
Emelen Martin. a druggist at Bristol,
Pa. dated July 2Sth. enclosing the
note written az sea and saying he
found il on the beach al Seaside Park,
y. J.. July 10Th in a quart bottle.
It is up 10 the young men and they
will forward the promised reward
Greenville Reflector.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
BANK INCREASES CAPITAL
New Institution Soon TO Open-Death
of Captain j. c. Hine~-Batter Rail
road Facilities in Prospect.
Especial 10 The Messenger.)

Especial 10 The Messenger.)
Clinton, y. G., August 1.-Mr. J. H.
Hines, editor Of the Sampson Demo-
crat, has received notice Of the death
Of his father, Captain J.C. Hines. which
occurred at the home of the latte- at
Faison, On yesterday. Capt. Hines was
aged about - years. and was a most
estimable and useful citizen who will
be missed in his home and community.
During the civil war he made Il record
of being a brave and gallant soldier.
He leaves a large family. The inter
ment will be at Faison today.
There has been a remarkable rainfall
in this section beginning about the
first Of June and continuing until his
time. Crops are pretty we'll drowned
and will be greatly cut off III yield.
There was almost Il cloud burst
throughout this county on Monday and
many bridges and mill dams are gone.
Travel through the country has been
practically discontinued on account OF
swollen streams. The financial loss
the county will be large on account
Of lost bridges, Sampson having man
streams traversing it and consequently
many bridges.
Sheriff A. w. An1an was summoned
to his old home in Piney Grove 1owu-
ship yesterday by the death Of a siste~
which occurred suddenly at the home
of her brother, Mr.. Nick Aman. The
deceased lady was unmarried and had
not been in good health for some time.
The Bank of Clinton has recently in
creased it's capital stock from $1,000
to 500, 900, and having a surplus and
profits of $4,000 may now be classeI
rs one Of the strongest of the country
banks in this part of the state. The
Bank Of Sampson, a new institution,
will open its doors for business about
September LIST. Clinton. is a good town
and Sampson a good county and they
afford plenty of good business to sup
port two banks if it car be rounded up
by them.
There is some prospect of Clinton
having better railroad facilities
The building of another road giving
a northern and western outlet is being
agitated and seems 10 almost a GER
tainty. This will be Of incalculabla
benefit to Clinton and will put It on
the map as an available manufactur-
ing point.
The Clinton Hardware company had
a customer Saturday night that came
as a surprise-a copperhead moccasin
about two feet long. 1t crawled into
the Office and routed the book-keeper,
One of the proprietors armed himself
with a rifle, another with a rifle, and
another with an axe helve, and wal
was made upon the snake. The man
with the axe handle won out, while
the gunners shot wide of the mark.
A mad dog ran amuck here this
morning and bit several other dogs.
Among the victims vas a pack Of fox
hounds. The rabid dog is still at
large.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
VERY YOUNG TO MARRY
Youth of SIXTEEN Years WEEDS Il Girl OF
Fourteen i'm Buncombe.

The Youngest couple recently per-
mitted to marry in Buncombe county
was granted license yesterday after
Don by Register of Deeds \. B. For
tune. The couple granted license %
marry vas Miss Ella Bates and Fred
Warren. The bTide-elect is just a
years of g while the groom is two
years her senior. The license vas pro-
cured yesterday by T. J. Harrison,
who bore the written consent Of Mr..
and Mrs. Warren. parents of the bride.
Mr.. Harrison swore that he witnessed
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren and Mr.. Bates
sign the consent.-Asheville Citizen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
HE HAS THREE WIVES
Not Ordinary Bigamy Case and thc
Richmond Police are Puzzled.

There is in Richmond today a man
who has thrice been legally married in
his own land and has with him at the
present time all three of the wives.
With the woman that he married nine
years ago in Hygeia, Arabia, he is liv-
ing now al Campbell's Hotel. In an
adjoining room are the two women
who became his wives seven and five
years ago.
Yes, | have three wives" said
Abd'el kadler, the Arabian. last night,
when seen By a Times-DispatCh repor-
ter. Continuing, he said, Il came 70
this land about August and | have
some trouble with the authorities and
the commissioner in New York. Dere
| learns dat the laws say | cannot have
more then one wife. | tells them that
| have relatives nit me and | gifts into
de country. Den a newspaper reporter
he sees me and | tells him about my
three wives Den / has some trOble
some more. but the commissioner
what you calls him-he says | have
respect only for the first wife, en- | D
all right. l nave respect Tor this mrs.
wife, and then de udder cities they
talks about my wives, | shows dem
that was right"
Chief Of Police Louis Werner, when
asked last night If a man could live
in Virginia with three wives said that
he did not think so. He declared that
blgamy or another serious charge
could be preferred, but that he would
prefer seeing the commemorative at
tOrney frst.-Richmond Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
NURSES AND THEIR CHARGES
Charlotte Mothers Disturbed About the
treatment of Their Nurses i'm Keep
ing Their Children Out Too Late.
One Mothers Views on the Subject.
No Telling Where Their Little Ones
are Carried.

mere has been no little commo-
ton and excitement among some of
he young mothers in Charlotte re-
Gently on account of the ~lateness OF
the hour that their little negro nurses
keep their babies away from home and
from the home neignbOrhood. The
uneasiness and excitement of these
young mothers would be largely in
creased If they knew where their ba-
bies are taken and how they are treat
ed during the hours that they are
entrusted TO small nurses to take
care Of them where they will e.
marked a Charlotte mother yesterday
one who never gave her children
over to the care of nurses.
IF they knew" she said further,
they would certainly look after their
babies more carefully and keep them
nearer to them. especially these hot
afternoons. When one thinks Of the
close and unhealthy cabins where
many nurses take the babies, the only
wonder is that the little ones are not
more often the victims of disease than
they are.
oANS HFCu ACdI IL 4dISc STSCu
which was a fayorite resort of nurses,
and there numbers of them would as
semble on summer afternoons and |
have seen them scold and even strike
he babies who were crying from ex-
posure Of the sun. and then | have
seen them force the little ones to
sleep by administering pareporic, and,
leaving their innocent charges to sum-
Der IN the sun, they would spend the
afternoon in the company of their asso-
ciates. And the treatment Of those
babies is most probably duplicated in
that OF many others. And, leaving
everything else out of account if young
mothers knew the quality Of food Civ
en- to their children by young nurses
when out for the afternoon, it seems
they would be more careful about
trusting their children to the care of
incompetent nurses. No younf nurse
could keep a child of mine out Of my
sight n hour, and it seems to me
every true mother would feel the some
Way.'-CharlOtte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
Exoneration for Umpire
Owens.

Chicago. August 1.-At a meeting Of
the board OF directors Of the American
Base Ball Association today called to
investigate charges against Clarence
B. Owens. OF having placed bets on
games in which he 0ficiated as UNI
pire. Owens appeared in his own be-
half, denying the charges. Mr.. Owens
attorney. NJ H Boutell declared that
he was prepared 10 show that each OF
the ahdavits offered in evidence was
secured by the payment or money and
that enc, il not all. Of them. was made
under a fictitious name. There was no
evidence against Owens other than the
.afidavits offered. Complete m
'tion for Owens came on the conclu-
sion OF the meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
ASSAULT on SALISBURY LADY
\ splendid. but Difficult Thought.

In discussing the will of the lat
Russell Sage. The New York sun
Gays: IF husband and wife had an
understanding that il lhis fortune)
should be devoted 10 charitable usss.
as public report has It, it was a fin
thing in Russell Sage 10 let the world
think what il chose or him and to
dover his wife with the fame Of a
wise philanthropy" It is a fine thing
10 be able to think this may be the
case, but a difficult one TO believe
Charlotte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
$500 Damages Allowed the y. and ".

Norfolk, Va. August Judge Port
lock today ordered paid in court'-the
$500 damages allowed the Norfolk &
Western railroad by reason of the Tide
water railways grade crossing to reach
Norfolk, and the court directed the
Underwater to proceed with the work
OF constructing it's crossing. The final
confirmation of the commissioners
report was. on motion of the Norfolk
& Western railway, deferred until 4
later date. This is the case in which
the Norfolk & Western asks 1865, 600
damages.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

London DEGREES that with the blue
evening coats trousers or knee
breeches will be OPTIONAL" Still the
police will probably take care Of the
man who does not wear one kind or
the Observation-Disclosures Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07
Two Men Poisoned by Drinking Whis-
kew.

Jacksonville, Fla. August 1.-Thos,
Galloway and Fred Walters, employed
at a livery stable here, are in a dying
condition from drinking whiskey given
to them by Arthur Kline, an employe
Of a business rival. Kline has been ar
rested. Investigation shows that a
quantity Of croton oil was mixed with
the vhiskey. What prompted the act
is not known,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

Senator, a political job is pretty
hard work, isn't it," Not very. he
piled Senator Badger. But getting it
s."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-07

For any pain, from top 10 toe. from
any u apply DR.. Thomas Edec-
Itric Oil. Pain can't stay where il Is
used.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
ONE THING HE KNEW.

A certain former mayor of
Manchester, Mass, and a certain
former alderman, both of whom for
the purposes of this story shall be
nameless, were at swords points
during the whole Of their political
careers, and INDUCED in many a
wordy scrap. The mayor never had
got beyond the high school in his
educational career, and the alder
man had sawed off his schooling
with the grammar grade, and Meth
er prided himself on his scholarship.
1t happened one day that they in
dulged in an argument rather more
heated than usual. "See here" said
the alderman at length, 81 may not
be much of a scholar, but there is
one thing about it, l know enough
not to spell Jesus with a small gp'
Boston Herald.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
Elsct { Line For Ouessa.

Odessa Ledger:
There is yet some hope that Odessa
VIII get an eleetricline. The Western
Missouri Interurbsn railway was
il eorporated IN Pierce S D., las.
Saturday which proposition has beer
quietly worked on for several months.
The promoters are j. D. Hsugeberg,
OF Clinton, Mo, aud W. W. Craudsll,
a practical railroad mar at present
completing a line out OF Sioux Falls,
S. u. It is said that the finances are
already arranged.
The Inc Is to START ct Odessa,
where close traffic arrangement will be
made with the @ & A. Operating
headquarters will be 10 Clinton, and
the southern terminus Will be in
Greenfield, Warrensburg, Monegaw
Springs aud Stockton Will probably be
touched ard a branch built TO Butler
This makes about three chances
Odessa has Of getting an electric line
and our people are hoping that We
will at least get one of them.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
ADVICE FOR THE BRIDE.
Writer Says Let Hubby Have oeea'
sionaI Evenings Out.

There are not a few women IN the
world who have a rooted idea that
their husbands should be as much
a home fixture as the domestic cat,
and this little mistake on their part
is an active agent in the propaga-
ton of matrimonial woes.
Man is essentially a creature Of
change, and monotony is the death
blow Of many a one-time fierce,
burning passion. Consequently the
wise woman, knowing this, will en-
courage her husband to spend an oc-
casional evening out, recognizing
that her company and that Of his
home will be better appreciated if
sandwiched in between a night with
his old chums or one spent at the
much-maligned but innocent club
meeting.
Early in married life a woman
should recognize this fact and act
accordingly. Instead Of adopting
an aggressive attitude when her hus-
band suggests going out, she should
smile sweetly, help him to get out
and say; "i'm glad YOU are going
out, dear. Don't hurry home" and
when he does come it should be to
find a smiling wife and a good sup
per.
This is the sort Of marriage which
is seldom a failure. The husband Of
such a wife is always in love with
her, and has a habit Of mentally con-
trasting her with the other wives of
his acquaintance, much to her adj
vantage.
There are many worse fellows
than the one who seeks an occasional
night out with his particular chums.
Encourage him, little bride, and
don't weep your bonnie eyes out
when he takes you at your word.
Never mind the example of your
neighbor who has a husband of the
frst-class henpecked order, says
Woman's Life. You do not want
monotony to put the first touch of
blight on your still warm, glowing
affection, and this assuredly will
happen if you do not restrain your
passion for an unlimited dose of
your husbands company.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
ALWAYS WAS SIUX.

When a man says he always was
sick-troubled with a cough that
lasted all wlntel-what would you
think if he should say-he never Ras
sick since using Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. Such a man exists.
Mr.. j. @. CLARK, Denver, Colorado,
writes: "For years l was troubled
with a severe cough that would last
all winter. This cough lett me in a
miserable condition. l tried Billiards.
Horebourd Syrup and have rot had a
sick dsy since. That's wha it did for
me-" Sold by Crensbaw & Young,
11.3m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
Col. Ford Suggested v. N. l.
Superintendent


The Lexington va.) Gazette:
fhe following special to the
Norfolk Landmark was sent out from
Lexington under date of October
l7th aud VIII be read with interest oy
the people Of this community:
The announcement that the Carnegie
Foundation has literally provided for
General Scott Shlpp in the event Of
his reurement from the Superiutendency
OF the Virginia Military Institute has
set the w%iseacres talking as to who
will succeed General Shipp. It Is
believed by many that the Genera
viii ask the Board of Visitors to let bJ,
resignation take effect January Ist.
1907.
Colonel Henry @. Ford, professor OF
English and Latin at the Institute,
and on many occasions commanGant
OF the corps of cadets, is well in tn,
lead for the position OF superintendent,
and is regarded as the logical man tor
the place. He Is soldlerly in bearing.
a high degree man Of the University
OF Virginia, experienced in tbc
Management of students, and very
popular. Colonel Ford is in the fiji esl
vigor OF eG.ly MANHOOD. old enough u
instil respect and young enough to be
at the height of activity and alertness.
He is the type OF man who zoe,
things. He Is the worker; no listless,
spasmodic worker, but a worker Of
the aggressive, unrelenting kind Fl,
has a deep and abiding faith in the
u s~eiulness Of the instllutio , and q
burning ambition for it's success. H.
has enterprise, constructive ability and
resourcefulness. Q lJnel ford is gifted
with keen perception and sound judg
ment. he is very careful and
dtl berative 10 forming his convicliors
and very tenacious of them, onct
formed.
Possibly the strongest thing to be
said in favor Of Colonel Ford is that
he is familiar with conditions at the
V. M. L. in every detail, is full,
informed as 20 the causes OF said
conditions and peculiarly alive to the
Institutes needs. Likewise Is b.
n touch with modern educational
work equipped with the tact and
Judgment to successfully lnduct such
innovations as are needed at the V
M. | at this stsge of Its development
As regards this work Colonel Ford
will be peculiarly fit.
With reference TO hszIng; Colonel
Ford's position on that question is
unqualified and uncompromising. DC
Is opposed TO hszing from every poinl
OF view and it is the belief oI bis
friends that, should be succeed II
superlntepdencY, he would be resource.
fol and firm enough to eliminate the
most regrettable customs.
Col. Ford will be remembered Is
one Of the strongest men who has evel
held the oommandant's position il
Wentworth Academy, where he served
from 1889 to 1892. His friends here
will be interested in the prospect o.
his promotion to the head Of this greaI
school.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
NO USE

falling, sou can't beat Herbine for
the liver The greatest regulator ever
offered to suffering humanity, II you
suffer from liver complaint, if you are
bilious and i%retiul, ITS your liver, and
Herbiue will put il in IT'S propel
condition, "A positive cure for Con.
stipation, Bin,usness, Dyspepsia anc
all ills cue 10 the torpid leer, Try .
b,ltle and you Will never use anything
also. Sold By CrensEsw s. Young.
ll-Snl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
USE FOR sAcE's MONEY.

Mrs. Russell Sage, it is learned,
may be a generous patron Of the gov
ernment to establish a permanent
women's art club in Brooklyn or
Manhattan at a cost Of 100000 or
more. Mrs. Sage has recently been
showing a keen interest in women
artists of Manhattan, who are strug-
Cling to make a livelihood in art.
If Mrs. Sage should contribute it is
probable that the scheme to raise
100000 to erect a studio building
near Prospect park will be enlarged
to raise a much greater sum, prob
abl, 100000 or 100000.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03

Odessa Ledger: John A. Webb,
who was q captain under Gen. 10.
Shelby, died at his home near Inde-
pendence Thursday, October 10. 1906,
ageO 20 years. He was born in Jack
son county and was buried at Salem
church northeast Of Independence
near where he was born.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-11-03
The Davis Creek Canal.

The work of the Davis Greek Canal
Commission, appointed by the Ooun y
Court al its August S slon has been
complc ted and will be considered by
the Court next week. The purpose OF
the commission was to mark out the
route of u canal TO storten DAVIS Greek
between Auilville and the Saline county
line, The present creek oed is ABOUT
thirty miles long between these points.
The canal will be ten miles long. In
The judgment OF the commission a
canal eighl feet deep, twenty feet wide
at the top and four feet wide at the
bottom will carry all the water. The
estimated cost of the canal is from
81, 900 to 81, 600 per mile, to be pad
by toe adjacent property holders. 1t
Is estimated that about 5000 acres OF
land will thus be reclaimed at a cost
OF about $3.50 per acre. The original
commission consisted of judge Christ
Temple, Judge G A. Chamolin and f.
L, Grau. Upon the death of Judge
Chambln, Judge j, Henry Green was
appointed to fll the yscsacy, ]. K,
Gray served the commission as
engineer.