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The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
SHOT AT BY MOONSHINER
Deputy Marshal Jordan Injureti-Tom
Dixon to Lecture in Raleigh.
Especial to The Messenger. }

Raleigh, y. c., October 24.-Ex-
Judge James E. Shepard has gone to
Washington, y. c.. to appear for citi-
zens there against the Norfolk and
Southern Railway against the con-
struction Of a bridge across the Pam
lico river there.
Tom Dixon lectures mere Friday be-
fore the Woman Ciu5. on Southern
Literature"
Deputy United States Marshal
Joseph II. Jordan. OF Cary. N c., was
shot at five times near Youngsville,
while searching for moonsniners. He
found the latter at hitherto unknown
Illicit distillery. The man ran and
Jordan seized the still and put IL in
his buggy and was driving Off when
the moonshiner from ambush fired
five shots. then showed himself. think
ing he had killed Jordan. He was
positively identified. The shot struck
Jordan's face and neck. Injuries are
not serious. The wounds were dress
ed at Cary. Jordan and his posse IL
now in the Youngsville section looking
for the man who did the shooting and
for other moonshiners Of his gang.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
BRAVE STRUGGLE FOR SAFETY
Terrible Plight of Half Dozen Men
Who are in a PrecariOus Condition
Their Schooner Battered by the Re-
cent Storm.

New York, October 24-Somewhers
far out in the Atlantic of the Florida
coast, half a dozen. perched on the roof
OF the after house of the waterlogeeo
British schooner Sirocco, are struggling
against wind and sea to reach a Cuban
port with their almost helpless charge.
The plight of the men Is due in part
to the heroic devotion OF their captain,
who when help was at hand, chose to
face death rather than abandon his
ship and her cargo of lumber. He de-
ciined an offer OF assistance from the
steamer PARMA, which ran down to
him last Sunday when she was wal
lowing in the seas six hundred miles
east OF Florida. The captain asked
only that he be given supplies to re-
place those which were ruined when
his ship f1lld with water. When this
request was granted, the captain and
his crew settled down in their precar-
iOus quarters ON the roof Of the after
house and announced their determine
ton to sail the Sirocco to Cuba. The
Sirocco sailed from ST. John, n. B.,
September q with cargo OF lumber
for Cardenas. On October 5, when of
the coast OF Maryland she ran into a
fearful hurricane. Pounded and bat
tered by wind and sea, the Sirocco was
thrown about like cork, some OF Ler
seams Were ripped open and she began
10 fill. Before the storm abated her hull
was filled, her decks awash and the
deckhouses were flooded
All the stores for the voyage which
were In the houses were ruined by sea
water and the men were in a sad plight
when the PARMA hove in sight
The Sirocco is owned by Troop and
Son, OF ST John. n. B.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
THE CUMBERLAND FAIR
Great Crowds in Attendance-Result
of the First Days Races.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger
Fayetteville, N c., October "a
Great crowds have thronged the fair
grounds today and with good weather
the attendance will be increased to-
morrow The parade was led by Chief
Marshal Armfield and his staff and
music was by the Holt-Morgan band.
It was a spectacular procession OF
beautiful floats and elegant turnouts.
Today's races resulted as follows: In
the county race, the first heat resulted
as follows: Spot. Lee McLaurin first;
King, W. NJ Martin second; Bessie, T.
NJ Green third; Maud, j. c. Jackson
fourth, and Bluebell, w. L. Peoples,
fifth. Time 2:52. Maud ] and Blue
bell distanced after the second heat.
In the 2:25 trot the first heat result
ed, Captain Cook C~~Dyer, first; New
York Lady, Palmer second; Agile A,
Haight third and Dillon, Cape Fear
Stock company. fourth. Won by Capt.
Cook. Gray Gelding, time 2:31 half,
1926 third. 2:32 two thirds.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26

Side Swiped by Cala6oose of Freight
Train and Five Men Injured.

Pittsburg, October 24.-Running at
a speed estimated at so miles an hour,
the fast train between Cleveland and
Pittsburg On the Fort Wayne road
known as tho cleveland Flyer was
side-swiped by the caboose of a freight
train, near Bellevue station, shortly af-
ter noon today, five train men being
injured in the wreck, all of whom will
recover A score of passengers were
cut by flying glass but none were seri-
ously hurt. They were brought to this
city on, a wreck train that reached the
scene 13 minutes after the accident
and proceeded on their journey. Their
wounds were dressed by physicians
that had been sent out from this city.
The collision with the caboose threw
the engine down an embankment' 80
feet high, and it slid into the Ohio
river. The baggage car, with two
passenger coaches, were thrown across
the rails. The destruction of the
former was complete.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
ARMS THROWN INTO THE SEA
longing to Cuban Insurgents De-
Stroyed.

Havana, October 24.-The statement
made by Secretary Taft on the eve Of
his departure from Cuba that he would
put all the arms surrendered by the in
surgents where they would do no
further harm was verified today when
company of the Cuban artillery spent
the afternoon throwing these weapons
into the sea from the outer baston of
Moro castle. Thousands of rifles and
carbines were sunk in thirty fathoms of
water
Some unrest continues to prevail in
provinces of Puerto Principe and Santa
Clara, where small armed bands are
rowing and committing minor depreda-
tions. The residents of Holguin re-
quested the protection of troops
against a considerable body of ex-
rebels who are reported not to have
disbanded and battalion of the elev-
enth infantry reached Holguin this af-
ternoon.
The mayor of the town Of Aguacate,
in the province of Havana, who was
ousted from Office, was restored to his
position Tuesday and organized an
armed escort of 25 men, alleging that
he feared an attack by the moderate.
Governor Magoon tonight ordered
Governor Nunez to proceed to Ahueca-
to and compelled the mayor to surren-
der the arms of his escort and bring
the weapons to Havana
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26

New York October 24-The first
meeting of the newly appointed execu-
tive committee of the state democratic
committee was held at the Victoria
hotel, the democratic state headQuart-
ers today William r. Hearst, and
Lewis S. Chandler were present
At the conclusion of the session,
Arthur Mclean, treasurer OF the state
committee, and an ex-offcio member
of the executive committee said that
the committee met for the purpose Of
. organizing and had done 50, and that
they had received reports which were
read from various districts of the
state. These showed. he said. that
the Hearst strength up state was more
than had been expected. Mr.. Mclean
added that the candidates for the
governOrship and the lieutenant gov
ernorship had been invited to hear the
reports and both Mr.. Hearst and Mr..
Chandler had addressed the commit
tee. 1t was said that the committee
adjourned subject to the call of the
chair.
Charles F. Murphy, the Tammany
leader, today prophesied a majority of
$4,000 for Hearst in greater New York.
During the day Timothy L. Wood
ruff, chairman of the republican state
committee, and State Committeeman
William Barnes, Jr., of Albany, talked
with thirty one of the sixty county
chairmen Of the republican party
throughout the state. The various
chalrmen reported the conditions in
their home counties. Asked what the
reports were, Mr.. Woodruff said:
Il don't care to discuss them"
"Will you say anything about the
political situation generally through
out the state?" Mr.. Woodruff was
asked.
YES" he replied, II think about 9
o'clock on the night of November 9Th.
I shall say something
There was special meeting Of the
q county committee of the independence
League at the Gilsey House today to
take action on the alleged mutilation
Of the petitions Of the league while
in the possession of the board Of cleo
ton as claimed by the league. After
the meeting the announcement was
made that Mr.. Hearst had offered a
reward of $4,000 for the arrest and
conviction of the culprit.
Charles e. Hughes continued his
fight for the governorship, working
along the southern tier of counties and
closing the day with a night speech
before a republican meeting at Cort-
land.
w. r. Hearst remained in town to-
day and addressed a noon meeting of
the Commercial Travellers League.
Tonight he addressed several large
gatherings arranged by the Indepen-
dence League and the democrats in
the interests of his candidacy for gov
ernOr.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
FIGHT ON THE MIGRANTS
Committee to Devise Ways for Better
Enforcement Of Virginia Statutes,

Norfolk. Va. October 24.-The
Southern Product Exchange. compos-
ed of the leading truck growers I'm
tide water Virginia, I'm annual session
here today discussed the question Of
the scarcity Of labor in this vast truck
ing belt, and named a committee 10
devise ways and means for the better
enforcement OF the Virginia statutes
which provide for the falling Of fdlers
when there Is work To be had and they
will not accept IL. This Is intended to
have the effect of driving idIers in the
city, as we'll as the country, 10 work
Steps looking to the establishment
Of proposed agricultural experiment
station on the Diamond Springs Farm.
in Princess Anne county, Virginia.
were taken. Henry Kirn was Te-elect-
ed president Of the exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
Methodist Bishops Meeting in Roches

Methodist bishops Meeting i'm ROcheS-
ter.
Rochester, N. Y, October 24.-Meth-
odist bishops from all over the world
are in this city today attending the
first session of the convention Of Meth
odist Episcopal bishops of the world In
Asbury church The convention will
last through the week. Among the
delegates present are bishops who have
been working in India, China, Japan,
Africa, South America and the Phil
ppines.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
STRENGTH CROWS
Hearst Stronger Up State
Than Expected.
WOODRUFF WILL NOT TALK
Murphy Predicts $4,000 Majority
for Hearst in Greater N. Y.

First Meeting of the Newly Appointed
Executive Committee of State Demo-
men of Republican Parry Through
out the State Make Report on Con-
ditiOnS to State Chairman Wood
ruff-Addresses During the Day by
Both GubernatOriaI Candidates.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
900 Machinists on Strike.

Knoxville, Tenn, October 24.-Nine
hundred machinists in the Coster shops
of the Southern railway in this city
walked out today because 10 strike
breakers arrived today from Cincinnati
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26
FOOTBALL.

Annapolis. Nd, October 24.-The
naval academy football team today de-
feated that of Western Maryland col
lege by score of 81 to 0.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26

Transports Sail for Newport News
Gibralter, October 24.-The United
States transports Inglas and Meade.
sailed from this port last night for
Newport News.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-26

Red Men Photographs, two excel
lent views of the cornerstone laying at
the L. C. Ellis Studio.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
LIGHTNING HITS
WHISKY BARREL
SETS THE LIQUID ON FIRE AND
GOVERNMENT GAuGER NEAR
oPELlkA is BADLY BURNED.
TRAlNMAN INJURED.

opelika. September 21.-(speoial.)- Tnis
afternoon about 4 o'clock Sam c. Dunn.
government gauger at this point, was
struck by lightning and badly burned.
lie was gauglng whisky at a distillery a
few miles from the city when vivid
stroke of lightning struck the barrel from
which Dunn had just drawn a quart and
set fire to the whisky In the BARREL The
flames quickly caught his clothes. and be-
fore the fire was extinguished Dunn was
seriously burned.
AS a freight train on the Western of
Alabama for Atlanta was leaving the
depot this afternoon. w. H. Tiken, sec
ton foreman OF tho Western Of Alabama,
at Cusseta. attempted to board the train
going to his home. In his hurry to catch
the train his foot slipped and was caught
In the Wheel and the left ankle was hor
rlbly mangled. The train was stopped,
Many friends of the wounded man wit
messed the accident and at once went to
his rescue. He was then removed to the
sanitarium of Dr. j. G. Palmer, where DR..
Palmer amputated the foot just above the
ankle. He is doing well from the opera
tion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
WEDDING OCCURS SOON.
Mr.. Oscar Williams and Miss Pear
Darden to Be Married Quietly.

Tuscaloosa, September 21-(special)-A
wedding of much interest will occur next
week. Mr.. Oscar williams and Miss Pearl
Darden will be quietly married at the
home of the bride on next Wednesday
evening. The bride-to-be Is a daughter
of Mr.. P. H. Darden, a well-known and
| popular citizen. She Is a young woman
of the rarest accomplishments and force
of character. The groom-to-be is one of
the Mobile and Ohios able men and he
is highly regarded by all who know him.
The heartiest congratulations will attend
the couple on their wedding day.
Oliver. a negro porter at r. B. Dug
gers grocery store. received a severe
electric shock last night. He was in the
rear of the store in a portion where there
is no floor and the ground was wet. He
reached up to turn off the electric light
and touched the brass socket, completing
circuit with the wet earth and receiving
serious shock. negro standing near
him quickly called Mr.. Digger and Mr..
w. ID. Lewis, manager of the telephone
company, who happened to be In the
store. They went to the spot and Mr..
Lewis tried to pull the negro away, re-
ceiving a considerable shock himself. He
seized some sacks, and standing on them
rescued the negro from his dangerous po-
sition. He was unconscious for few
minutes but soon revived. His right hand
was burned quite severely.
A small blaze in the rear of the dis
pensary caused very much excitement this
morning about l o'clock. The fire depart
ment soon extinguished the flames, and 1t
is thought the damage is slight. 1t is not
known how the fire originated
DIR. John w. Abercrombie is spending
the day In Birmingham and will be one
of the distinguished guests at the lunch
con to w. ]. Bryan at the Hillman to-
day.
Miss Mary Vigo, a lovely Tuscaloosa
girl, has accepted position with Louis
Saks, establishment In Birmingham.
Mrs. F. w. Monnish has returned from
visit to Lookout mountain. Mr.. Monnsh
will remain at Lookout some time longer
and will be Joined today by his daughter,
Miss Honor Monnish.
Mrs w ]. Proweil of Birmingham Is in
the city, visiting her son, Mr.. r. p.
Prowell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
BIG DAMAGE SUIT
FILED AT GADSDEN
Famous Waterworks Case Has Been
Submitted for Decision to ChanceI-
lor Whitesides BY Agreement.

Gadsden. September H.-(Special. Mrs.
CLYDE Mccormick has filed a suit against
the Southern Steel company In the city
court for $4,000 alleged damages. The
suit is the result of an accident on the
9Oth of August in which her husband,
Lon Mccormick lost his life by the ex-
plosion of a pot at the steel works,
through the alleged negligence of his
employers.
BY agreement the case of r. A. Nit
chell vs. the city of Gadsden was sub
mitted to Chancellor Whitesides, who will
hand down his decision within the next
thirty days. This is continuation of the
litigation which has been in progress for
several years over the legality of a
water works contract or franchise grant
ed Mr.. Mitchell by former city admin
istration. The city has stubbornly resiet-
ed the case, and Mr.. Mitchell has been
equally insistent that his alleged con-
tract be recognized. The case has been
before the supreme court several times,
however those who are versed in the liti-
cation state that a speedy settlement
may be expected.
Frank Bradley, a white man, was ar
rested at Guntersville yesterday and was
brought here and placed In jail. There
were two indictments against him for
using profane and abusive language and
one charging him with assault and bat
terry.
A number of Gadsden people attended
the Bryan reception at Birmingham to-
day including the following gentlemen,
were on the reception committee by in
vitation: r. A. Mitchell, Capt. w. p
Lay and W. p. Hofferbert. T. c. Banks
and e. d. Hammer represented Alfalfa
1t was first announced that the train
bearing the distinguished statesman
would pass through Alfalfa this morning
Marion Campbell. one of the men
charged with the murder of John Davis
and who succeeded in making bond in
the case preferred against him by the
United States deputy marshals, shortly
before the coroners jury rendered it's
verdict, was still at large at a late hour
this afternoon. Campbells father-in-law
drove to the city in a buggy and after
he had arranged Campbells bond they
drove off together. and no trace has been
found Of them. Campbell is under two
bonds of $1,000 each to appear before
United States Commissioner Pickard on
next Monday, and 1t is believed he will
come in and surrender.
North Alabama has one of the finest
late apple crops known in many years
and of a good quality. Many wagons
are seen on the streets daily with fruit
and it finds a ready sale The farmers
have planted good varieties during the
past few years and they are coming into
bearing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
Wheeler Foshee Is Dead.

Maplesville. September H.-(special) "A
telegram was received here this morning
announcing the sudden death of Mr..
Wheeler Foshee. which sad event oc-
CURED this morning at Belle Sumter after
an Illness of only few days with bilious
attack.
The deceased was next to the youngest
son of the late Noah Foshee, and had
been in business at Belle Sumter for more
than a year. Only few days ago he
formed a partnership with his younger
brother, Mr.. Cal F'oshee, and let out a
contract for brick store house, which is
now well under way with expectation of
starting a general merchandise business
at the place on the first of January. The
remains will be brought to Maplesville
tonight and be buried tomorrow after
noon. His mother, two brothers and one
sister, Mrs. ]. n. Parnell. survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
ENSLEY PEOPLE SAY
PRIMARY TOO EARLY
Tuxedo Annexation May Not Be
Legal Action
BRICK BUILDINGS GOING UP
F. J. Long Opens Fine Grocery Store.
3. r., |. 6 p. Co to Build New
Freight Households
and Personals.
BRICK BUILDINGS GOING UP

Ensley, September H.-(Special.)-The at
mosphere around Ensley is heavy with
political talk, but there has been nothing
given out concerning the plans either Of
the administration or the opposition.
number of citizens are mentioned
as probable candidates, but only one has
definitely announced The town seems to
be divided in two factions by the recent
action of the city executive committee III
setting the date for holding a primary
on October g. One party favors the
plan will no doubt have number OF
candidate In the field.
Several supporters of the present ad-
ministration. when seen today. stated that
they would not enter the October pri-
mary, nor would their friends vote at that
time, as they did not believe it necessary
to have so many elections when the whole
matter can be settled in February The
recent sheriff contest which has been SO
strenuous, has tired the business men
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
Receiver Brings Suit.

Admission, September 21.-(Special.)-
Thomas N. Thornton, receiver, has
brought suit in the federal court against
A. L. Dupree, the owner of ten shares
of the defunct Alfalfa First National
bank, which institution became insolvent
about the first of last May. Thornton
had been appointed and put in charge of
the bank about July 9, the capital stock
of same amounting to $4,000 or 300 shares
of 500 par value each. Later he was or
dered to assess each shareholder. assess
ments to be paid ratably, in order to
straighten out the affairs Of the defunct
bank. the assessments to be paid by
August g. Dupree's assessments amount
ed to $1,000. which it Is said he refused to
pay Hence the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-22
Notes and Personals.

j. F. Howard, recently of Blocton, is
now engaged in the clerical department of
the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company. His parents recently moved to
this city and live at Palmer Terrace.
Mrs. Sam N. Matson has returned from
a months visit to relatives in Talladega
and has been very sick since her return.
She is threatened with fever.
Albert Moss. shipping clerk of the En-
pire Plow company, is in Atlanta on his
vacation. He will return to Ensley next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Gus O'Neal, who have re-
sided in Ensley for several months, will
return to their former home in South Ala
bama- Mrs. O'Neal left several days ago
in response to telegram announcing the
serious lines sof her father. Mr.. O'Neal
is closing up his affairs in this city and
will leave tomorrow.
The birthday party tonight at the home
of Mrs j. II. Longcrier was a great sue
cess. There was large attendance and
every one enjoyed the evening Refresh
ments were served and the guests brought
as many pennies as the number of their
years. This was feature of great amuse-
ment and also raised large sum for the
church. The entertainment was given by
the Pastors Helpers of the Baptist
church.
Charles Smith and Joe Snow have left
the city on tour of the west. They Will
be gone about six weeks, during which
time they will visit San Francisco and
other points in California and Colorado.
William Campbell. who has been emf
ployed in a clerical position at the steel
plant. has gone to San Antonio, Tex, to
spend the winter.
Fred Bell of the engineering corps of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com
pany has gone to Auburn, Ala, for two
weeks visit to relatives.
Mrs. P. L. Walker and children have re-
turned to Ensley from Alfalfa, where they
spent a month with relatives and friends