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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Speaker Canncn'S Enmity to North
(Tnrrli1o


If Speaker Cannon had been born in
probable that the state might have re-
ceiVed fair treatment at MS hands AS
it is, he has refused to even permit
the house to consider the TWO great
measures that have been projected for
the benefit of the whole south, as we'll
as North Carolina. though measures
carrying many million dollars for less
~meritoTious measures have been rail-
rOaded through congress.
Three times has Appalachian Forest
Reserve bill passed the senate, having
been supported by republican and dem
Ocratic senators alike. Each time he
has turned it down in the house. lie
has the right, Of course, to oppose the
measure, but he has nc moral or con-
stitGtional right to deny a vote upon
a measure which is needed to protect
the forests and save the millions an
nually lost by floods. Last year the
New England people, seeing the need
Of the same protection TO their forests,
which has been given in the far west,
petltloned congress 10 give an applU-
priltiOn fOr that purpose and joined
hands with the Appalachian Forest Re
serve 10 C protection to these two
been alone, they might have gotten the
needed appropriations, but the powers
that be will permit no dollar to come
south of Washington for any great de-
velopment News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
FOR VIOLATION OF WARD LAW.
Wilmington Saloon Keeper Charged
With Shipping Whiskey into Prohi-
fior TERRITORY.


ton Territory.
A warrant was received in the city
Yesterday afternoon from Whiteville
charging H. E. Truelove. a saloon
keeper of this city, with shipping
liquors to that town, which is in a pro-
hibiton county, the alleged ofense be-
ing against the state law which prohi-
bits the shipment of liquor into prohi-
bition counties
The warrant had been sworn out be-
fore a justice of the peace in Whiteville
and it was sent to Deputy Sheriff Cox
to serve. He served the warrant on
Mr.. Truelove and took him to the
sherif's office, where a bond OF $50 was
required for his appearance at White
vile this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The o6fense for which Mr.. Troeaove
was indicted is that recently he ship
ped a gallon Of whiskey to a mar in
Whiteville, who wrote him for the
liquor.
Mr. Trueloye conducts a bar at the
foot of Princess street He gave the
bond required with Mr.. ". v. Hardin
as security and he will go to White
! vile this morning to answer the
! charges against him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Marriage in East Wilmington.

Yesterday evening at 7:15, At the
home of Mr.. J. o. Grimes in East Will
mington, Miss Alice Allen was united
in marriage to Mr.. Alva S. Reynolds,
both being residents of this thriving
suburb.
The ceremony was performed in The
presence of a few invited guests by
Justice G. W. Bornemann. The house
was prettily decorated with bamboo
and other evergreens, and after the
ceremony a delightful wedding supper
was served.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
WAGES
Many Thousand Cotton Mill Operative
Affected by the Advance.

Boston, Mass, December 19.-The
posting of notices of increase in wages
in the New England cotton mills, con-
tinued today. The operatives to the
number Of 800 at the Cabot cotton mill
at Brunswick, Baine, were r~f'Nl
that an increase in wages h. IN
granted to take effec3 next NJ II ~
At Lawrence, Mass, announcement
was made Of an increase at the At
lantic, Pemberton and Methuen cotton
mills to begin December 81. These
mills employ 5000 hands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Jeffres to Referee Fight.

Tonopah, New, December lit was
decided today that James J. 5efries
should referee the Cans and Herman
fight The articles Of agreement gave
the Casino Athletic club the right Of
selection is the principals could not
agree. Jefries has accepted the ref
ereeship
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25

Charlotte is losing too many good
preachers. these days. The Chronicle
hopes that the efforts of the congrega-
ton Of ST. Peters Episcopal church to
retain their good and useful rector,
Rev. Harris M~allinckrodt, may be sue
cessful- He is doing TOO good a work
in this community to be taken away
from it Charlotte Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
Chile Win Send Warship.

Santiago, Chile, December 19.-The
government Of Chile has decided to
send a warship to take part in the
naval review on the occasion OF the
opening of the Jamestown exposition
next year
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25

The president presumed a little In
concluding that Beahmy's friendship
for himself was stronger than his love
for his wife-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25

Senators and representatives are
probably swinging around to the belief
that their main duty, anyhow, is to re-
ceive instructions from the president
,-Creensbore Telegram
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-25
INCIDENT At NEGRO CHURCH
Wanted to Pray for All Negroes
Who Need Hanging.

Large irnOUnt Of Work Done by Cor
poratiOn COmmission-Ralcieh and
Pan'icO Sound X. X. TO Reach FSa-
leigh March tst-TW0 PardonS
Granted by Governor GIenn-PouI-
try Exhibition at Greensboro Jan
uary list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

and. sir, for the development of this
sentiment i'll both countries, nothing is
needed but more kOWledge. That We
shall know each other better and that
not only the most educated men and
the thoughtful readers of our countries
shall become familiar with the history
of the other, but that the entire body
Of the people shall know what are the
Ica tiOnS ana what are the feelings OF
the other country. l shall be glad that
the people of the Argentine Republic
not merely you, Mr.. President; not
merely my friend the minister of for
cE5n relations; not merely the gentle
men connected with the government,
but the people of Argentina might know
the feeling with which the people of
the United States are their friends as
| know the people of the Argentine Re-
public are friends of the United States.
Il have come to South America with
no more specific object than / have
stated. Our traditional policy in the
United States of America is to make
no alliances. 1t was inculcated by
Washington. 1t has been adhered to
by his successors ever since. But, Mr..
President the alliance that comes from
unwritten and unsealed Instruments as
that from the convention signed and
ratified with all formalities is of vital
consequence We make no alliances,
but we make an allegiance with all our
sisters in sentiment and feeling in the
pursuit Of liberty and justice in NUT
ual helpfulncss and in that spirit l beg
to return to YOU. sir. and to your gov
eminent and the people of this splen-
did and wonderful country, my sincere
thanks for the welcome you have given
me AMI my country i'll my person.
AIR. Roots speech was received with
vocife~ous applause and the greatest
BneSiblc satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days DEALINGS in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. Aug. u -Today's stock mar
ket was made up in overWhelmine nrn
portion OF the excited speculation in the
movement was the concentrated buying
Of the two stocks by commission housaS
usually credited with conducting opera
tons in the stock market for canitaIists
closely associated in the control Of these
railroad properties. Eagerly foilnwinp
the movement was cloud of specuIators
Of all degrees OF prominencc down to the
small room traders. The constant trad
ing in and out of this class helped mate
rally to initiate the volume of the trans
actions. Eut the character OF the main
buying was accepted as evidence of the
conclusion of important plans regarding
the properties.
There was a current supposition that
the relation of St. Paul to these pron-
critics was also involved in the coming
development and that some form of con-
troll of that property. either BY issue of
bonds in exchange for the stock or other
wise. was in contemplation These yari-
Gus SurmiSeS Were lacking in authentic
confirmation. Formal action is expected
t. he taken at the meetings of the ex-
ecutivc committee of the Union Pacifi,
and of the directors Of the st. paul which
were fixed for tomorrow. Attention be
came mere and more concentrated on the
movement in the two Hartman stocks
and in the final hour of the trading they
moved up to their various record price;
throughout IL flood of offerings and clos
ed strong, at the top level.
I'll" only important supplement in the
market today to these movements was
IN Reading and in PENNSYLVANIA. the for
ner corning early in the day and the lat
ter in TIE last hour. The market other
wise was narrow AMI generally sluggish
and tie pr"'it tak!nr in the general list
under cover of the strength in tie lead
"rS mad" tn" tone irregular IT., to tn.
'i"Sirc Th""c was 10 notable change in
=, ncraI conditions. Rates ter time loana
continued to advance and bids for 90
DAYS ACCOMMODATION we're raised to ;
r,r cent. with III" asking price AZ y,
n,r cent. itat"s i1r can loans showed no
Important change.
Ponds were irregular. Total sales par
value. $2.0l5HN. United States new Is
advanced Il per cent. on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
Boston Stock Market.
Boston, Aug
New York Produce Market.

New York Aug. Il
FLOI-R-Receipts. 1892; exports. gl17:
sales. $3.50; market dun and easier; Mime
sofa patents, 4 -OIi.4O Mime sofa bakers.
3.4oI3So; winter patents, 5.SOu6l0; winter
straightS, 3.G0M3.1J.
WHEAT-Receipts. 1le,G00; exports, 49,
7Gi sales, 2,4o0OOo futures, 5000 spot;
spGt easy; No. red. 1914 elevator: No,
rcd, ~. f o b af,oat; No. l northern Du-
luth. SIS 0 b afoat; No. > hard win
ter. 1885, o b afloat.
CORN-Rece!pts. 5000: exports. 132 1868
sales. G0,O00 futures: spot easy. No. ,.
56ts elevator and So. f o b alloat. No. >
yelliw. 6l No. , white g.
OATS-Receipts, 1000: spot barely
steady: mixed oats. &c to 90 lbs, 81; nat
ural white. 50 to So lbs. 31iaa3S1z; clip
ped white. IS to 40 lbs, 4ll9M43A.
BEEF-Stcadv.
LARD-stcady; western prime S.7OdSSo
PORk-Stcady.
RI'TTER-Firm. unchanged; receipts,
1850
EGGS-Firm, unchanged; receipts, 81
627.
POTATOES Jersey sweets, per
basket. 165I1.1l.
SI'GAR-Raw. quiet: fair refining, 49,.
centrifugal, s6 test. 37a: molasscs sugar
. 1-lGM3i&; refined steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Aug. Ia
Likelihood Of a free movement Of wheat
in the Northwest in the near future
caused weakness today in the local whea,
market At the close the September de
livery was off !5sm%. corn was down q
oats showed d loss of y; provisions were
2IAf'5 to 70 cents higher
The leading futures closed as follows:
WIEAT-Sept., 7OA@3s; Dee, 154 May
IA.
OATS-Sept.. 3Oas; Dec. 81; May, 34h.
PORk-Sept. 17.2n; Jan. 1870.
IARD-Sept., SSH; Dec, SO; Nov.
RIBS-scpt.. Ss214 Oct. SO; Jan, 7.27H
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLOTR-Barely steady.
WHEAT-No. 3 spring, Gs,Am72; No.
CORN-No' ,. Nh; No. . yellow, 51kMai
OATS-No .. 30'.: No. white. 321.a,34
No. white. 31M35
RYE-No .. sc.
BARLEY-3cMt 10.
MAI.TING-42M IS.
FLAX SEEDING. ]. 1.O7; No. north
SHOR'T RIBS. SIDES Ss5n955.
MESS PORK-17.e0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

Rev. &. w. Wallace. III the absence
Of the president and the vice president
of the association, +. w. alidHay OF
Monmouth was elected president pro-
ten. There followed the singing CT
"Blrst be the Tie that Binds" by the
audience, and q solo by Prof. Nm
HeWett. Speeches by Fred Hanscom
Of SomervilIe. Mass. Hon. j. l.. circuit,
Mr.. Turner, Prof. HeWett of Wesleyan
University AMI Rev. c. w. wallace
We're listened To in the order mentlon-
ed and We're much enjoyed by all. An
original poem by Mr.. Savage was read
by Miss Hattie Clifford.
Adjournment for dinner was next on
the program. A fine collation. was
served in the recitation rooms to out
of-toWn guests, and the "old-tlmerS
ana home folks airayed themselves IN
groups on the campus and had a pas
hct picnic" with coffee served by The
association. Promptly at 1.30 the bell
called 10 order the happy crowd and
"ith Rev II. \. Clifford presiding as
toa#trlaster, the program for the alter
noon began. Mr. Clifford was at MS
best and his best is very witty and en-
tertnining indeed. Toasts We're re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

The examination of witnesses was
continued Wednesday before the inter-
state commerce commission at Toledo.
Ohio. in the investigation into the ac-
ton of railroads and ice companies
Officers of the Toledo Car Service Asso-
citation We're questioned regarding the
assession and collectionl of freight
charges, but little of interest was dis
closed. 1t now becomes ques-
ton whether the present Ann
Arbor Railroad Co. can be held
liable for the acts Of the old
company. az managed by Wellington
Burt and his associates as so far there
is 10 evidence that the present COM
pany has Disseminated in favor of any
ice company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
At BUENOS AYRES
Mr.. Root Makes Most I'M
po1tant Speech Of Trip.
Greetings and Assurances Of
Good Will Are Exchanged.
Eloquent Reply 70 Address Of Welcome De-
Iivered by President AIC0rta.

BuenCs Ayres, Argentina. Aug. b.
At an official banquet given at the
government house last evening by
President Alcorta in honor of Secre-
tary Root, to which the diplomatic
corps and high officers of state only
were invited. the secretary made what
was considered to be the most impor-
tant speech he has delivered while on
his tour. The scene was most brilliant,
the staircase and hanqucting hall pre-
senting a scene of great splendor.
Rising to tender the secretary an Of
fetal welcome. and proposing the
health Of Mr.. Root, the President trac-
ed the similarity in the constitutions,
progress and success in overcoming OBJ
stacles of North and South America,
and dwelt especially on the mutual adj
vantage Of closer friendship between
the two races.
Mr.. Root in replying said:
81 thank you, sir, for your kind well
come and for your words of apprecia-
ton. | thank you for myself. | thank
Won for that true and noble gentleman
who holds in the United States of
America the same exalted office which
Won held here. l thank YOU for the
millions of citizens of the Uhltcd
states.
1--WE inherit the right to be interest
ed in the Argentine Republic and TO be
proud of the Argentine people. From
the time when Benjamin Rush was
fighting. from the day when James
Monroe threw down the gauntlet OF a
weak republic, we were in defence OF
it's Independence and rights and from
that day To this, sir, the interest ana
friendship of the people Of the United
States for the Argentine Republic has
never changed.
I'VE rejoice i'll your prosperity. we
are proud of your achievements. We
feel that you are juStilying our lailh
in free government and $tf-g"Nrrn-
ment: that you are maintaining our
great thesis which demands the poses
sion. the enjoyment and the cohtr"i 81
the earth to the people who inhablt II.
SO how can the people of the United
States help feeling a friendship ana
sympathy for the people of Argentina :
81 deem it duty to come in response
to your kind invitation 10 say inns ana
to say that there is not q clouu III the
sky of good understanding. There are
no political questions at issue betNtern
Argentina and the United states. There
is no thought of grievance py one
against the other. There are no Old
grudges or scores to settle. we can re-
joice in cath others prosperity. We
can assist in each others development.
We can be proud of each others sue
cesses without hindrance or drawback,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
NO CAMPAIGN POSTERS.
Lithographcrs' Strike May Do Away
With Pictures of Candidates.

paign poster, bearing the face of the
political candidates may be scarce
article in the coming campaign. owing
10 the spreading Of the photographers
strike yesterday. Many plants where
the pictures are made have closed
down. while others may be compelled
to do likewise soon.
The lithographing artists. enGravers
ana designers now are involved along
with the Hthographing printers who
struck August for the eight hour
day. lockout notices declaring for
the open shop" We're posted in the
big plants yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

Tpond"d to by J. B. Packard, Rev. D.
Z. Renner, Chas. e. Pierce of Spring.
vale ard Mesars. Lothrop and d. =.
True of Leeds. a large number of re-
cent grauateS We're present and a finer
group Of young people would be hard
to find. One and all present voted this
the most successful reunion of all and
Parted with heartiest good feeling for
one ana another ana the old Academy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

IAMI,S-Dull: 14lfl6
VEALS--DuIl; 7M1O.
BTTTER-Stcady; northern. o;Cigc
ClIEESF-Steadv; York state l1iIaIlolb.
111a@i19. -
.AFPLEs-Q new Astracban. ner
Dbl, 2u3 '''''' -
, aPPoTAToEs-Quet; new. per Dbl. aood9
SUGAR,,steady on a basis OF go for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
Boston Produce Market.

Boston. Aug. L.
FI.orR-Unchanged spring patents
OATS-Unchanged; No. clipped white
i0l@I4l
HAN-Hieher: No. /, 19,5Oa2O.
MILL FEED-Firner
SPRING BRAN-1s.501l9
MINED FEED-20t23O
PORK-ouiot; medium. 1850.
LARD-Quiet; ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
New York Cotton Market.

Cotton spot closed steady. 10 points low
er., Middline nplands 1870; do. gulf. iO.l -,
Sales. 40 bales E''- i0''"'
Galveston. quiet. 10 3-lG: Charleston
nominal; Memphis quiet. lols New Or
leans quiet and easy, 1914 Mobile nom
inal, =: savannah weak, 10 l-l6.
Exports to Great Britain SS9i. to
France. l64l: to the continent, l2.Os6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

rieS 1709O.
EGGS-Steady; at market, cases includ
I'd, l4Ml6: firsts, 1917; prime iirsts. is; ex-
tras. 2N'R
CHEESE-strong: 1l1aa13.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
New York Money Market.

New York. Aug. L.
Prime mercantile paper al:ar, per cent
Sterling exchange easy AT AL I,lf IS4. -
for demand, and at 4>lS1a, Isl. 10 for CO. day
bills.
Posted rates iS2l3M4S3 anG 4SJl.aiIA6.
Commercial bills iSl4sGtiSlE
Bar silver 6iA.
MEXICAN dollars !h3,
Government bonds strong
Railroad bonds irreg ul;tr
Money on call Straty :njt nor cont .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
Seventh Annual Reunion
Of Academy Alumni.
Many Present and Interesting
Exercises Enjoyed by All.
Forenoon and Afternoon Programs With a
Picnic Dinner Between.

Monmouth, Me, Aug. 15-(SpeciaD.-
The seventh annual reunion Of the
alumni Of Monmouth Academy was
held in The Academy building here to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
S2,500,000 from Australia.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Ventura, which arrived from Austria
lin last night. brought $2,5o0, 900 con
signed to local banks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
CHICAGO Cattle Market.

Chicago, Aug. Il.
CATTLF-Reccipts. 10000; common to
prime steers, 37IM6. r.
HOGs-Receipts. 22,ooo; choice to prime
sHEE I9F"; 1900; sheep 42aa5. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16

CONSULT THE WANT COLUMNS
" IN NEED OF HELP. 1T is A
PROFITABLE iNvEsrmEnr re
Use THEM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-16
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by J. j. QuinIan & Co.,
Office, Opera House Block, Augusta.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-18
CHURCHILL WiTH0RAWS FROM
NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS CLUB

Concord. n. IL, July 1S-Winston
Churchill who has been put forward as
candidate tor governor New Hamp-
shire today sent ia his resignation as
member OF the board Of governors OF the
New England Breeders club.
In his letter addressed To President
Miller Of the club. Mr.. Churchill said he
had permitted his name 20 be used az
one OF tho board OF governors because
one OF the acts OF Incorporation permitted
no gambling within the grounds.
Mr.. Churchill said he believed that the
club had lived up TO that act. but In the
public prints report has been given out.
he said. that you contemplate an at
tempt TO secure from the next legislature
an amendment OF the charter. authoriz-
lng gambling While I do not wish even
By Implication 20 accuse the mana cement
OF the club OF n desire TO amend the preA-
ent laws or OF instgating the news
paper reports referred to, at the same
time there are those who DO credit these
reports.
CAS- the continuance OF my connection
with the club would TO those who believe
the reports carry the Implication that
such a movement has my assent. I here
by resign from the board of governors"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-18
|NSULTED A GIRL !:
AND RECEIVED A
FATAL BLOW

Charlotte. N. c., July IS. Last week
one day during the epublican state con-
vention Mr.. A NJ. Long. postmaster at
ockingham insulted a white waitress at
the Hotel Benbow by asking her TO give
him the number OF her room.
The little girl flew into a passion and
struck Mr.. Long on the back OF the head
with a plate cutting the scalp TO the bone.
Long had been drinking. was the din
ner hour and he was at the table when
he received the blow.
The incident caused considerable ex-
element Some OF the guests Of the
hotel wanted to cowhide the man. whne
others made up a purse for the plucky
girl.
Long returned to his home a dis
gTTfed man and proceeded 20 drink him.
self TO death. dying yesterday He was
as years old and leaves little girl
After the girl struck him he ran out OF
the dining room with blood streaming
from the wound and did not return for
two days. Just before the end. Long was
delirious. His head had hailed but 1t was
not well.