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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
THE sun OF MY LIFE"
LonSwOrth's Tribute to His Ffancee II
Speech.

Never was Shakespeare's saying
"All the world loves a lover" more
aptly illustrated than in the case OF
Miss Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas
lLongworth.
BY word and deed. since their arriv-
al in the Quaker City, they have pub
lished it to the world that theirs is a
real old-fashioned love match, and all
Philadelphia society is discussing with
beaming approval today what is destin-
ed to become known as Longworth's s
"Sun of My Life" speech.
Before 800 guests assembled at the
Quaker. dinner given at the Bellevue
Stratford on Saturday night to Lloyd
| c. Griscom, Mr.. Longworth called Miss
Roosevelt the sun Of his life. and,
smiling upon her as she watched him
from an adjoining room, said that
from where he stood he could see the
sun in whose reflected radiance he nad
a momentary prominence.
LAS His Excellency the Ambassador
from Brazil said,"> began the future
son-in-law of the President, Il am a
lucky man and I know it
A general largh and applause greet
ed the remark, and Miss Roosevelt
blushed
"And, in fact, l realize" continued
the Congressman, that this kind ap-
plause with which you have greeted
me is not because deserve it, but
because l stand here shining in re-
flected glory. / might not Like 1t so
much if the rays came from the Jap
anese lanterns or the electric lights
hyrf VII
come from the sun. then | am indeed
glad"
Another burst of applause and an
other blush from Miss Roosevelt It
isn't often that a girl has the oppor-
tunity of hearing her fiancee talk such
glowing love language in public.
"And though late went on Mr..
|Longworth, II think see the sun shin
ing beyond the palm trees in the other
room" Wild applause and many
bushes.
All day the young couple walked
and rode side by side, looking into
each others faces as oblivious OF all
others and all else as sweethearts IN
far more humble stations of life.
Miss Roosevelt has been fatigued oy
the long series of entertainments In
honor of her engagement, so she ana
MIR. Longworth decided that today
should be one of rest With the ex-
ception of little dinner party, which
lasted only an hour, they passed the
day strolling about the extensive
grou1. as Of Dolobran, the Haverford
residence of the Griscoms, and TOOK
an auto ride late in the afternoon -
New York American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
HEARING OF PACKERS CASE
No Facts of Any Great Importance
Brought Out Yesterday.

Chicago, January 31.-No facts of
great Importance were developed at
today's hearing Of packers case. Ed
ward Morris, vice president Of the
Fairbanks Canning Company, and n.
NJ. Morris, secretary of the same cor
poration and Edward F. Swift, vice
president of Swift & Company, were
the only witnesses on the stand.
The direct examination of Edward
Morris was almost concluded yester-
day, and he was cross examined to-
day at length by United States Dis
trict Attorney Morrison. He was
asked if there was anything in the
books Of his company which might
have convicted him of violation Of an
injunction issued some time before
the Garfield investigation by Federal
Judge Crosscup, enjoining the packers
from combining in restraint of trade,
but the court declared that Morris
could not be required to answer the
question. n. NJ Morris, and Edward
Swift declared that they had been as
cured by Commissioner Garfield that
none of the information he secured
from them would be turned over to
the department of justice.
A greater part of the day was taken
by arguments of attorneys as to the
propriety of questions asked the wit
neSSes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
WHEELER MEMORIAL MEETING
Steps Taken for Big Gathering I'm At
ianta-Prcsidenf Roosevelt and
Commanders-in-Ch Chief of the G. A.
IL. and the L. c. v. to be Present.

Washington. January 31.-A big me
mortal meeting in Atlanta on Febru-
ary % in honor of the late General Jo-
seph Wheeler and which will at the
same time furnish the occasion for a
reunion of the men who wore the blue
and the gray was planned at q meet
Ing here today of Camp A.. Whee!er's
cavalry, of Atlanta, Ga At this meet
ing II Is proposed TO have President
Roosevelt, and the commanders-in-
chief Of the Grand Army Of the Rapub-
lie, and Conf, derate Veterans and al
lied organizations, as we'll as the vet
Grams Of the Spanish war present
Corporal" Tanner, at the head of the
g. A. R., already has accepted the in
|vitation and later delegation will be
sent from Atlanta to Washington to
invite the President 1t Is proposed
that the matter of erecting monument
to General Wheeler in Arlington will
be actively discussed at the meeting.
Before leaving for their homes today
the camp selected Colonel T. H. Jones,
of Atlanta. chairman Of the commit
tee on arrangement. It was stated that
the intention to hold the memorial
meeting was explained to the members
of General Wheeler's family and that
it was approved by them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
PLEADS FOR DESAUSsURE
Lieutenant BOokwalters Makes Address
I'm Behalf of the Accused Midship-
man.

Annapolis, Md, January 31.-At to-
days session of the court martial Lieu
tenant c. S. BooKwalter, addressed tue
court in behalf of Midshipman Richard
L. Desaussure, who was ON trial He
called attention to the fact that in 1891
seven midshipmen had been convicted
of hazing under the act of 1874 and
had been sentenced to receive demerits,
confinement and other penalties less
than dismissal. Lieutenant Bookwal-
ter called attention to the exceedingly
moderate nature of the hazing proved
to have been committed by Desaus-
sure, and asked that if the accused
should be found guilty that there
should be recommendation of Glenn
ency to the reviewing authority. The
court then took the case. The court
later took up the case of Midshipman
William T. Boyd, Jr., of Peoria, ILL.,,
nois, member of the second class.
Midshipman Boyd chose to exercise the
right of defending himself 1t was an
nounced that when the trial of Mid
shipman Boyd has been finished, the
court martial which has been trying
the cases of hazing here will adjourn
for period of about two weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
NEW TRIAL FOR PATRICK
Motion Returnable on February 9th.
Principal Ground Urged is That New
Evidence Has Been Obtained.

New York, January 31.-Notice for
a motion for new trial in the case
of Albert T. Patrick on the charges OF
newly discovered evidence was served
late today on the district attorney. The
motion which is returnable February
g. was served by Patrick's counsel
Black. Olcott, Gruber and Bonynge.
The principal ground urged on the
motion is, substantially. that new evil
'dence has been obtained to show that
William NJ. Rice, did not die of -chlo-
roform poisoning. but In stead died a
natural death, and thc, Jones, the
valet, since his release here has made
many statements to persons in Texas,
to the effect that he never killed Rice.
One of these statements, all of which
appear as sworn affidavits, is that
Jones said he would return to New
York and plead guilty, to a charge Of
perjury it he was promised only light
sentence.
The notice includes many affdavits
and statements by physicians who sig
nifty their Willingness to testify Ior
Patrick if new trial is ordered.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
NOT COMPELLED TO ANSWER
Decision I'm Case Against I'll. III. Rogers
Brought by Attorney General Had
ley of Missouri.

New York, January 31-A decision
that Henry HI. Rogers, vice president
of the Standard Oil Company of New
Jersey, shall not be compelled to an
swer the question which he recently
refused to answer the taking of
testimony here in the case of the state
of Missouri against the Standard Oil
Company of Indiana and other oil COM
panies, was handed down today by
Justice Gildersleeve in the supreme
court. The application to compel Mr..
Rogers to answer the questions was
made by Attorney General Hadley OF
Missouri. The companies affected in
this case are the Standard Oil Com
pany of Indiana, Waters-Pierce Oil
Company and the Republic Oil Compa-
ny. The state of Missouri seeks to oust
them from doing business in Missouri
The application was denied for 1he
reason that in Justice Gildersleeve's
opinion the court of original jurisdic-
ton in Missouri should determine the
question raised by Mr.. Hadley. Leave
to rnew this application was granted
Mr., Hadley.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
His Position on Dominican and
Moroccan Affairs Endorsed
By A DEMOCRATIC SENATOR
Mr.. Patterson Expressed Absolute
Confidence In the Patriotism and
Good Faith of the President-He
Thinks That the Real Sentiment Of
the South Is Favorable to Mr. Roose-
welt.

| Washington, January SIN the
Senate today Mr.. Patterson strongly
endorsed the position Of the Presi-
dent in Santo Domingo and in the mat
ter of the Moroccen conference He
said that he was sorry to differ from
his Democratic colleagues, but that he
felt it his duty to do SO in these mat
ters. He also expressed absolute con-
fdence in the patriotism of the Presi-
dent, and in his good faith in announc-
ling his determination not to be again
a candidate for the Presidency. The
to debate on the shipping bill.
Speaking of the Dominican question.
Mr.. Patterson said that it involved the
Monroe doctrine and that there as no
occasion for division on party lines on
fessed to be a very friendly feeling
towards the President due to his rec
ord he had made as a statesman and
citizen.
Not only had the President done
much to annihilate sectional prejudi-
|ces, but he had done many things to
commend him to Democrats. II doubt"
he said, impressively, whether if The
Democratic party had succeeded in
|electing it's candidate in 1904 we would
find him striving as earnestly, as zeal
ously, and as fearlessly in sustaining
the rights of all the people against
those who unite to oppress the masses
as is the present chief executive"
For three or four years, he said, the
President had been carrying OH
struggle with the money power, the
like of which had not been known
since the days of Andrew Jackson. He
believed the west to be behind the
President in his stand, and he added
the opinion that if the real sentiments
Of the people of the south could be as
certained, they would be found also
to be favorable to the President.
= The Senate adjourned until tomor-
row.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
BODY LYING IN STATE
No Official Announcement Yet Made
Regarding the Funeral of King
Christian.

Copenhagen, January 1.-The body
of King Christian was today placed in
a plain casket, lined with swansdown,
and covered with black silk. 1t lies
tonight in the apartment of the
Amalienborg palace, known as the
Garden ROOM to which it was re-
moved after memorial service this
afternoon.
No official announcement regarding
the date of the funeral has yet been
given out
It is stated that King Christian left
only small fortune. amounting prob
ably less than S250.000. The king was
exceedingly charitable and gave large
sums of money for the relief of the
poor and to deserving institutions.
King Frederick has issued decree
of amnesty, releasing many Offend
erS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02

of the railroads, are not, in my judg-
ment, well founded. In the section
came from, we have no more upright
and patriotic citizens than the en-
ployes of the railroads. Their peti-
tions and requests deserve careful con-
sideration at the hands Of the repre-
sentatives; but | do not believe that
the grant Of power to the interstate
commerce commission to fix reason
able and just rate on interstate ship
ments so as to relieve the thousands of
shippers and consumers, will jutify the
railroads in reducing the wages they
pay to their employees"
The House adjourned until to NOR
row.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Arrangements for Inauguration of
GOvernOr-elect Swanson

Richmond Va, January 31.-Ar-
rangements have been completed for
the inauguration at noon tomorrow Of
Governor-elect Claud A. Swanson and
Lieutenant Governor-elect J. Taylor
EllysoE. The oath of office will be
taken, and the new governors inaug-
ural address viii be delivered in the
hall of the house Of delegates before
a joint session of the tH-o houses of
the assembly. Immediately after the
ceremonies a public reception will be
held in the executive mansion and in
the evening Mr.. Ellyson will give a
magnificent reception at his residence
in this city in honor of the new exec
utive.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Fatal Feud i'm the Syrian Quarter In
/, New York

New York, January 31.-One man
was killed and two others were prob
ably mortally wounded tonight in the
Syrian quarter of New York city,
marking another tragic chapter in the
feud which has been raging between
the adherents of different religious
faiths among the syn ians here. The
man killed, John Stefan, was a broth
er of Stefan, the Syrian Roman Cath
olic prelate now visiting in Pittsburg.
Stefan was shot to death in a Syrian
restaurant Several arrests were
made
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Warships Will Add to Mardi Ora
Celebration

Washington, January 31-The navy
department is favorably considering
applications for the presence of war
ships at the coming Mardi Gras cele-
bration at Ne-v Orleans. La; Natcnez.
Miss: and Mobile, Ala, during the
coming month. The coast defense
squadron commanded by Rear Admi-
raj Dickins now at Charleston, S. c..
will shortly start on a cruise in the
Gulf of Mexico and vessels Of that
squadron probably will be detached to
visit each of the cities named.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02

Town of st. Adams Destroyed by Fire
Charleston, w. Va, January 31.--The
entire business section nf ST. AlbaLs,
a town of little over 1000 popuia-
ton, situated sixteen miles below here
on the river was destroyed by fire.
Loss $50, 900, with but little insurance.
The opera house and ST. Adams bank
were among the buildings burned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Assailant of Mrs. Dupree Still at Large

Atlanta. Ga, January 31.-Mrs.
May Dupree, who was assaulted yes
terday at the home of w. III. Grogan.
five miles south of Atlanta. by a negro
was somewhat improved today and
her condition is reported not necessa-
rily fatal The wounds in her neck
have been found not to have reached
a vital spot. Her assailant has not
been found, although posses with
bloodhounds have been securing the
country for the past thirty hours.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02

They never grippe or sicken but
cleanse and strengthen the stomach.
liver and bowels This is the universal
verdict of the many thousands who
use DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
famous little pills relieve headache,
constipation, biliousness. jaundice, tor
pid liver. sallow complexion etc. Try
Little Early Risers. Robt r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Promotion for ]. NJ. shea.

Norfolkw, Va, January 31--Superin-
tendent c. Fl. Hix. of the Seaboard
Air Line has issued a circular announc-
ing the promotion of ]. N. Shea. train
master at Richmond. to be superinten-
dent OF the Sixth division. with mead
quarters at jacksonville. Fla. vice d.
H Ground. transferred to be agent at
Jacksonville
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Suit Started Against j. HI. Hyde by the
Euuitable

New York, January 31.-President
Paul Morton, of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, announced today
that suit had been started against
James II. Hyde for the recovery Of
approximately $4,000, representing
Mr.. Hyde's profits in syndicates which
sold securities to the society. Mr..
Morton also announced that suits were
in preparation against various men
who had profted by the leases of
space In buildings owned by the
Equitable to some OF the sO-cai'Sd
subsidiary companies and that these
other claims of the society growing
out of the acts Of the old Equitable
administration were being pushed as
rapidly as possible.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Cali for Democratic Caucus.

Washington, January Sit has
been determined by Democratic lead
ers in the Senate TO call a caucus to
be held on Friday or Saturday to dis
cuss various matters On which party
unity is desired.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Confirmed by the Senate.

OOHHfnfeu Oy the Senake.
Washington, January 31-The Sen
ate today confirmed the following nom-
nations:
Postmasters:
North Carolina-Alvin S. Willis,
MOrehead City.
Virginia-Herbert B. Woodfin, Nat
tonal Soldiers Home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
Director North Of Census b.
reau Answers Criticism
SOUTH IS NOT GRATEFUL
People Devoting Energies to Dis
cTediting Cotton Reports

Mr.. North Appears Very Much An.
nosed by the Criticism OF 9Gs. Jordan
and Other Cotton Growers-Hc Says
He Hopes Congress VIII Relieve
Him From All Further Connection
With the WOrk-EHorts 90 Show
That the Reports Have Been Mis-
leading or Inaccurate Have Never
Succeeded
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-02
DISCUSS RATE BILL
First Speech in Opposition to
the Measure
BY PERKINS OF NEW YORK
Bartlett on Legal and Constitu-
tiOn Questions Involved.

He Advocated the Passage OF the Bill
as a Proper Remedy for an IntOl-
erable Condition-Perkins OppOsi-
ton Based on an Inherent Aversion
to Government Control of Business
EnterpriseS-TwO Other Speeches
Took a Wider Range and Discussed
''Trust Evils Generally
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
APPEALS HEARD
BY THE ENGINEERS
LADIES' AUXILIARY OF BROTHER
HOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGlN-
EERs ELECT oFFIcERS-MRs. A.
w. MURDOCH is PRESIDENT.

Memphis, May 1S.--tirand President w.
f. Futch of the department of insui-
anee, presided at today's session of the
convention of the brotherhood OF I.ofamo-
tive Engineers and practically eGPiro
day was devoted nc heal.4s ti'sii-
dividual appeals. Consideration of matters
pertaining to this department will be re-
sumed tomorrow.
The Ladies' Auxiliary today elected the
following grand officers;
Grand President-Mrs. A. W. Murdock,
Chicago.
Grand Vice President-Mrs. NJ. E. Cas-
sell. Columbus O.
Grand Secretary Mrs. Harry st. Clalr
Logansport, Ind
Grand Treasurer-AIrs. J. b. Bailey, But
falo, N. Y.
Grand Chaplain-M.s T. s. Bowler, san
Francisco
Grand Guide-Mrs. W. II. Wright. Mem
phis.
Grand Sentinel-Mrs. Carrie B. Downs,
Parsons, Kas.
This branch of lie organizatio II is
anticipated, will adjourn finally tomor .
row.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
VIII Report FavorabIy.

Washington, May 18-The Senate COM
mittee on Interstate commerce today
adopted further amendments to the EN-
ployers' liability bill and ordered it fa-
vorably reported The amendments make
damages in case of accidents resulting
in injury or death to any employe in
the event the accidents were caused from
the negligence of any of the carriers, Of
fcers, agent or employees in authority
over him or engaged in different char
acter of work" Further provision is made
that no action shall be maintained under
this act unless commenced within one
year from the time of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington. May 1S.-The Senate in ex-
ecutive session today confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
Postmasters:
Arkansas-Nannie s. White, Ashdown;
c. r. French, Harrisburg.
Mssssippi-E. f. Robertson, Collins ID.
w. Rhyme, Lexington; ]. p. Bennett,
Yazoo City; Neil Woods, Water Valley.
Texas-G. S. williams, Cisso; Fl. Zeifel
Drambury.
Registrars of Land Office: ]. S. Batteh.
field Dardanelle. Ark; Harry c.. FrieG-
helm, Camden, Ark; John I. Worthins-
ton Harrison, Ark.
Receivers of Land Offices: John r.
Bush, Little Rock. Ark. John G. Chit
wood, Dardanelle. Ark; William f.
Reeves Harrison, Ark
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
Bridge Burned.

Gadsden, May 1s.-tSpecial.)-A bridge
on the Louisville and Nashville railroad
near Champion, a station about twenty
five miles west of this city was burned
late yesterday afternoon, and delayed all
trains over this division. Passengers and
mail were transferred this morning and
the regular schedule will be resumed
this afternoon. The fire is supposed to
have caught from cinders dropped by
a passing train. A large crew of work
men and the wrecker were called into
service and a temporary bridge was
built
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
BILL Is REPORTED
TO THE SENATE
LEGlSLATION AND
JUDICIARY APPROPRIATION CAR
RlERS S45,721-cLERkS TO DO
TEMPORARY WORK,

Washington, MAY 1S.-The legislative,
legislation and judicial appropriation bill
was reported to the Senate today. 1t
carries appropriations aggregating S29,-
z55e14, an increase zcf ss45,72i over the
amount carried by the bill as it pass u
the House.
In view of recent criticism of the en-
ployment of department clerks in the OIL
fees of the President the Senate adopted
this provision: That hereafter employees
of the executive departments and other
establishments If the executive branch
of the government may be detailed FROM
time to time to the office of the Presi-
dent of the United States for such tenn
porary assistance as may be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
Affidavits Produced.

New York, May 1S.-The affidavits of
two men on which was based the charge
that the trotting mare, Lou Dillon was
drugged in a race for the gold cup at
Memphis. Tenn, in 1904, were produced In
court today in this city. The judge re-
served his decision as to whether coun-
sci for E. e. Smathers shall be allowed
to inspect the affidavits as they have
asked permission to do. The action was
taken in a suit brought by the Mem
phis Trotting association to secure re-
turn Of the cup won by Major Delmar,
Smathers horse.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19
FIVE ARE INJURED.
Collapse of Temporary Platform Hurts
Commissioners.

Des Moines, Ia, May 1S.-Five commits
sioners to the Presbyterian generai as
sembly were bruised and injured late this
afternoon by the collapse of a temporary
stand which had been erected for the
purpose of getting group of photo
graphs. The injured are: DR.. {. Lukins,
Roosevelt, n. NJ, nip bruised; Rev. ".
o. David, Monongahela, W. Va, hip
bruised; George Wills, Mendoza, ILL.,, back
bruised; Rev. ]. NJ. McGaughey, Charl-
ton, la, leg strained; Rev. w. G. Buell.,
Taos, n. NJ. back bruised
Mr. David is the most seriously hurt
and is under n physician's care tonight.
The other victims VIII be able to resume
their seats in the assembly tomorrow, it
is believed.