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The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
MAKE AN ASSIGNMENT
Dixie Cafe Goes Into the Hands Of
Receiver-Deed of Assignment was
Filed Yesterday.

Messrs. A. A. Hergenrother and
Edward P. Dudley, proprietors Of tie
Dixie Cate, on yesterday made an as
signment and Mr.. Charles c. Lough-
lin is named as trustee. The deed Of
assignment sets forth that A A. Her.
genrOther and E. P. Dudley turn over
to the trustee all stock in trade, goods,
wares, merchandise and in fact every
thing at their establish ment on Prin-
cess street. They do not reserve their
homestead right. After deducting a
amount for attorneys fee,
same to be specified by the clerk of the
court, the remainder is to- be divided
equally among the different creditors
in accordance with the amounts due
them.
The Dixie cafe has been closed now
for a week and a few days ago it was
closed by a cigar firm getting judg-
ment for s51. 1t IS not known what is
going to be done in regard to opening
it. Mr.. Loughlin states that he ex-
poets to sell it as whole.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
SPEECH BY SCEULKEN
He is the Republican Nominee for
Cougress in This District.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, N. c., October 27.-Mr.
Schulken, republican nominee for con-
gress, met his appointment here today
at II O'Clock in the court ROOM. At
1890 O'Clock he arose. counting. the
persons in the room himself, and stat
ing that there were Just 20, including
the speaker of whom three were. dem
ocrats. and that he would not attempt
to make a speech, hut would merely
announce himself In the meantime
four more persons came in, and Mr..
Schulken did make 4 snort talk. az fol-
lows:
That many democrats in North Car
olina and other southern states were
opposed to any change in the national
administration, which might Essen the
present prosperity OF all classes and a
return to Clevelandisn He said that
the people of this congressional dis
trice who are vitally interested in their
commercial Development and especially
in the upper Cape Fear navigation
would do better to send 70 congress a
republican who would be in accord
with the dominent party, and coald ex-
ert some influence. that it would be
better If ali the southern states would
divide and send half republican and
half democratic men15ers to congress
Mr.. Schulken is Quise f3reible speak
er, and personally is very pleasant and
affable in his bearing.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

The registration books closed yester-
day and there are few voters whose
names are not on the books The
postal cards sent out by Chairman Bel
lamy to those who had not registered
bore good fruit for about 80 per GEN..
of the number registered Yesterday.
This would indicate that more interest
is being taken in the coming election
than has been anticipated and Chair
man Bellamy is predicting that the
democratic vote in New Hanover will
be considerably larger than two years
ago. At that time it was not half what
is cast in the city elections.
On Monday night at $3.50 Hon. Henry
Lilly Cook, a prominent democrat of
Fayetteville, will speak in the court
house and it is hoped that large num-
Der of democrats will be out to hear
him.
More interest is being taken in polit-
ical affairs elsewhere than in this sec
ton for every one knows how things
are going here. The point where inter
est centers now Is New York state and
the fight there is being watched with
Intense interest, SCme predicting that
Hearst is going to win; that it is prac-
tlcally impossible for the election to
result otherwise, and there are others
who are just as firmly Of the opinion
that Hughes will be elected by a large
majority. There is difference of Opin-
ion enough to- cause some very warm
discussions in regard to the matter
From the way people are talking III
this section one would think that New
York state is the only place where an
election is going TO be held. Now and
then the name of Moran, who is run
ming for governor In the state of Mas
sachusetts, is mentioned but it is not
often
So far there has not been a republi-
can speaking in Wilmington tais fall,
and if there is going to be any no one
has heard of it. Hon. J. b. Schulken,
who is the republican candidate for
congress in this district, is speaking IL
other counties in the district, but 10
announcement has been made in regard
to- him visiting New Hanover.
Hon. H. l.. Goodwin, the democratic
candidate for congress in this dis
triGt will speak here on Wednesday
night in the court house. This will
not be the first time Mr. Goodwin has
addressed voters in this county for he
spoks here two years ago, On the same
night that Congressman G. B. Patter-
son, who was candidate for renomi-
nation, spoke. On Friday, the second
Of November, there will be a big
democratic rally in New Hanover and
On this date Mr.. Goodwin will speak in
he First and also the Fifth wards. the
two largest wards in the city. Both
speeches will be at night. During tLfe
Mr.. Goodwin has spoken 1t
most OF the important places in tis1
district.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
HON. CHAS. r. THOMAS HERE
VIII Make Only One More Speech In
the Present Campaign Outside of
Craven County.

Congressman Charles R. Thomas was
in the city last night returning from
his campaign in Sampson county. He
goes to New Bern today and thence to
Jones county Monday where he speaks
at the court recess. This appointment
ends his campaign except at New Bern
and points in Craven county. Mr..
Thomas expects an increased majority
over his republican opponent. w. R,
Dixon.
His reelection is Important to all
this section as by reason of his in
fiueno and personal popularity ke is
able to serve not only his district, but
Wilmingtcn and the, whole state
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
NO BAN ON THE CIRCUS
Cardinal Richard, Archbishop of Paris,
Calls it the Theatre of Childhood.

There was a time. not very many
years ago, when a very considera BILE
number of good and honest people re-
garded the circus with suspicion and
not only refused to patronize it them
selves, but used their influence or
parental authority to deter others from
attending. This indiscriminate con-
demnation of the circus was always
more or less unjust, for, while there
have always been tent shows existing
by methods open to question, there
have also been circuses whose names
have always been synonymous with
honesty, integrity and the cleanest
methods. The Barnum and Bailey
circus, which the people Of this city
will again have an opportunity of see
ing Monday November 18th has fifty
three years of such a record to it's cred
it, and, no doubt, so long as this great
show exists it will be the representa-
tive of all that is best and most endur-
ingly cOmmendable in arenic entertain
mentS.
Not. only is there no ban upon such
a modern circus by the church Or the
UuL oven JuC UGNOuL u1tu Ill
its striking displays new cause to mar
vel at the power of the Creator and
the wonders Of the universe.
This fact was recently Brought into
striking prominence in a letter from a
European correspondent printed in the
New York Sun. Of which the following
is an extract:
"Cadinal Richard, archbishop Of
Paris, has again laid the hand of dis
cipline upon his clergy. The Opera
and the Comedie Franchise are forbid
den things, but the circus is allowed.
1t is the theatre of childhood and the
priest goes there as the guide of child
ren."
The same view is held by the An1eri-
can clergy. The question, therefore,
snot whether the church-goers should
attend the circus, but, rather, which
circus should be attended. The coming
of the Barnum and Bailey show, with
it's new Peace" spectacle, it's somer-
sault-turning automobile and other
''thrillers'' it's scores of new acts and
it's many other expensive features, will
probably furnish an answer SO far as
the people of this city are concerned.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

Inere was an exhibition shoot of ten
targets in which black powder was
USED and with each fire the shooter was
enVeloped in smoke. Following score
was made: Hawkins, 10; Crosby, 8;
Mrs. Topperwcin, 8; Boa, g. and Tay-
lor, 6.
team composed of members of the
Wilmington Gun Club shot one round,
and Mr.. r. F. Warren broke 25
straight. Mr.. Dick StokIey made a
score of %.
Conditions could not have been more
unfavOrable for the trap is located in
such a manner that the shooter has to
shoot facing the sun if it is in the
afternoon. This would not have been
so bad but there was very high wind
and it swept across the open fields like
1T might have been on the beach. Under
the conditions the scores made were
splendid.
Ia Durham the Winchester squad and
also a. team of powder men broke the
worlds record, breaking 966 out of q
possible 1000. TIE powder men broke
484 out Of a possible 500 and the VIM
chester team 482 cut of the same num-
Der.
WITH RIFLE AND PPISTOL.
The crowd, Of course, enjoyed the trap
shooting but what they wanted to see
was the exhibii len Of the TOpperw ems.
1t is hard to say which was best. 1t is
not looked upon as something so .un-
usual for man to be an expert shot,
but it is unusual for a woman to handle
the rife in an expert manner. Mrs.
TOpperwein is q pretty little woman,
perfect brunette and when she would
make what appeared an impossible shot
her audi cheered her Justify. Mr..
Fopperwein stuck a potato on chip
and remarked that Mrs. Topperwein
would give them a few potato chips,
and she certainly did so for she chip
ped OF chip after chip until the potato
was gone, then shot stick away, which
was not as long as a lead pencil, from
her husbands hand. A potato was
thrown into the air with the statement
that she would cut of a chip and then
burst the potato before it could fall to
the ground, and she made good. Mr..
Topperwein stood off nearly fifty Yards
and threw eggs at his wife and she
broke them coming in, but some of the
spectators did not enjoy this part OF
the performance as the strong wind
scrambled eggs over them. Several eggs
at the time were thrown in the air and
in quick succession they were broken,
all having been thrown into the air at
the samA tima. Marbles were thrown
into the air and she Clipped these wi h
out any trouble. Shs shot 12-garg, /,
Sgun shells from off her husbands fin
gers, hitting the brass rim. Base balls
were thrown into the air and she put
bullets into them without the slightest
trouble Part of the time she used a
22-calibre cartridge and at other times
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
Some objects were hit

32-calibre. Some objects were nit
with pistol.
Mr.. Topperwein went his wife one
better, for when objects were thrown
into the air he would break the article
and then break the pieces. He elected
a 22-calibre cartridge from rifle and
by movement of the gun sent it into
the air and blew it into halves vita
a bullet Mr.. Topperwein also stood
on his head, some one of course, bal
ancing him, and broke targets with a
rifle.
Mrs. Topperwein wore bracelet and
a girdle made of small coins which had
in them perforations made by bullets
shot by herself.
The team goes from here to Charlotte
and then into South Carolina. They
will tour most of the southern states.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
NEW SHOE STORE OPENS
1.-The Swastika" Now Open nr Busi-
ness-No Prettker Shoe Stare In the
City.

Messrs. Hewlett & Price, rroprietors
of '"The Swastika,'' opened their new
establishment yesterday afternoon and
they have an establishment that has
regular city appearance. They carry
complete line of the BEST makes Of
both ladies and gentlen7en's. shoes and
they invite the public to- visit their
store and take a look at the shoes they
offer. Both are we'll known young
business men and their friends hope
that they will meet with much sue
cess,
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

Those who witnessed the Pawnee Bill
circus when it was here about two
weeks ago thought they saw some fine
shooting, but it was far behind that
done yesterday by Mr.. and Mrs. Top
perWein, members of the Winchester
squad. Some of the feats were marvel
Gus and very few of those present had
ever seen any shooting before that
could compare to it. For some time
local sportsmen have been looking for
ward with much interest to this shoot.
Never before has such a large crowd
been in attendance at a shoot in this
city and all who went out felt fully re-
paid for doing so.
Those composing the squad are Mr..
and Mrs. Topperwein, of San Antonio,
Texas, Mr.. w. R. Crosby, of OFallon,
Ohio, Mr. John S. Boa, of Chicago. Mr.
j. M. Hawkins, of Baltimore, and Mr..
John r Taylor, of Newark, Ohio. All
OF the above except Mr.. Topperwein,
shot in the team shoots.
The following score was made by
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
MORE CRACKSHOTS.
Remington Squad Cave Fine
Exhibition Yesterday.
LARGE CROWD PRESENT
Shooting Done by Mr.. and Mrs.
T0pperWein Was Remarkable.

Small Objects Were Thrown Into the
Air and Broken With a Rifle and
Then the Pieces Broken Before They
peryvein Held Potato ON End of a
Stick Inch or Two Long and His
Wife Clipped it to Pieces With an
Automatic Rifie-Squad i'm the Trap
Shoot Made 471 Out Of Possible 500.
Conditions Were Very UnfavorabIe.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
G. W. Masters Wanted i'm New Bern.

Chief Of Police Williams on yester-
day received communication to ar
rest white man by the name Of G.
W. Masters who Is charged with Sc
curing money from William Haar, a
we'll known merchant of New Bern,
under false pretence, 1t is said that
he represented himself as travelling
for an Atlanta firm and thereby got
an endorsement that the othrwise
would not have got. It turns out that
he is not connected with the Atlanta
house.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

New Hanover County Teachers As
sociatfon met yesterday and all men,
bers were present. Talks were made
by Prof. CatIett, Prof Huff, of the
High School, and Prof. Underhill, CT
the Hemenway school.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

About forty per cent. Of the people
In this world do all that s done. Tbo
other sixty per cent. he'p live off the
results and criticize the way the work
eFs work.-Charlotte Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

A horse belonging to Roger Moore
Sons and Conlrany narrowly escaped
drowning yesterday morning by falling
n the Cape Fear river at the Market
house dock. He was quickly cut loose
from the cart and SWAN TO the Orange
street dock where he walked from the
river
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

III
There were several representatives
OF powder firms here and thew did
some good shooting. There was one
ameteur IN this squad and in the first
Two rounds Mr.. TrueloVe, of this city,
shot and in the last two Dr. Dreber
Record made by this squad was as
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30

Miss Alberta Dickinson returned yes
terday from Fairmcnt, West Virginia.
where she, spent month On visit
TO relatives.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
MANY REGISTERED
Cards That Were Sent Out to
Delinquent Voters Did Coed
SPEAKING MONDAY NIGHT
H. |. Cook, of Fayetteville, Will
Address Kew Hanover Voters.

H. L. Goodwin Will Speak Here on
Wednesday Night and Also on Night
of November 2nd-Principal Interest
This Fall Seems to be in the New
York EIection-No Republican
Speakers Have Been Here This Fall
but Have Been in Nearby Counties,
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
First Of The Season
800 Bags SC Cocoa Nuts
200 \" iOc Cocoa Nuts

Almonds, ,Valnuts, Butternuts,
Baldwin apples, Full Cream
Cheese, Butter 10 and 20 cents
packages, Buckxvheat, Oatrpeal
a.s ali other cereals, Stick.
prokp. Mixed and Penny Can.
dies.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-10-30
THE FAIR VERY SUCCESSFUL

Large Crowds Observation-Disclosures
Chariots and F1oats-Germans and
Balls-MarriaSe of Prominent Peo-
ple-Week at Fiorcncc-News and
Personal Notes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
AT LARGE

Elections were held Tuesday in forty
two States.
The Republicans retain control oil the
HOus. OF Congress by about 100.
In New York, Hughes. Republican,
while losing nearly all of the principal
cities of the State, defeated Hearst Tor
governor by about 10000 plurality
The rural districts brought about the
Republican victory. In New York City
the Tammany-ludependence League lu
dietary ticket was successful, with posi-
bly one exception. over the candidates
named by the nOupartisan judiciary
nominatOr-.
Massachusetts has reelected Curtis
Guild, Republican, as governor over Dis
trict Attorney John B. Moran, OF Boston.
who was the candidate of the Demo
cratic party. the Independence League,
and the ProhibtiOnists.
Pennsy lvauia elected Stuart, Republl-
can, governor. over fusion opposition,
by the usual Republican plurality.
Illinois went Republican 10y a large plu-
rality. Uncle joe Cannon being re-
elected.
Michigan. Iowa. New Hampshire,
North Dakota. Connecticut, Minnesota.
Indiana. and Wisconsin rolled up Repub-
ican pluralties. although there was
some falling of from the usual vote III
Iowa
Nebraska shows big Republican gains.
Ohio shows Republican gains. The
Republicans expect a plurality OF 'o,OOO
in the State
The constitution Of the new State OF
Oklahoma will be written by Democrats.
The Indians voted the Democratic ticket
almost sOhdly. oklahoma also went
strongly Democratic IN choosing dele
gates 10 the constitutional convention.
New Mexico and Arizona have voted
iavOrably on the proposition toenter the
Union jointly a. a single State.
Gov. HOch il reelected in Kansas by a
reduced majority.
The result in Missouri was in doubt at
a late hour, the Democrats expecting To
gain some OF the Congressional districts
they lost two years ago.
Congressman Nicholas LOngworth
was reelected IN Cincinnati
Congressman j. W. Wadsworth Tor
many years chairman OF the House Com
mittee on Agriculture, was defeated III
the Thirty-fourth New York district.
Congressman Babcock, OF Wisconsin,
formerly chairman OF the Republican
Congressional committee, failed OF cleo
ton.
lnRhode Island, James H. Higgins
Democrat, is elected governor.
Montana seems to have been carried
by the Republicans, and Texas takes its
usual place in the Democratic column.
The Republicans carried Utah, WyOm-
ing. and Washington, and seem TO have
lost Navada, while both parties are
claiming Colorado.
10 Kentucky McCeary is renOminated
for L. 5. Senate defeating Coy. Beckham.
In Maryland while the Republicans lost
the two city Congressman, they elected
their candidate for Judge OF the Supreme
bench, Elliott. who defeated Wheatley
Dem.) by about 800 majority. The
congressional delegation is equally
divided.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
CAROLINE NOTES

Croxton, Va, Nov 6, 1906
The moving picture exhibition given at
Memorial Hall Friday evening by Mr. E.
ID. Maciee. Jr,, Of Petersburg, was a very
fine show and thoroughly enjoyed by all
who saw it. Mr.. Maciee has been taking
photographs at Chilesburg since, and
will repeat the show at Memorial Hall
tonight. ~
Mrs. T. II. Chewing, with her little
daughter, Helen, has left Tor Penola,
where she will spend several days with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. ii. Blackley.
Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith, OF Tunnel,
ton. WA, arrived Saturday, and VIII
snend some time here. DR.. Smith ex-
poets to enjoy the hunting season ana
has already been bagging game.
Miss Lilburne Smith has just returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. L. Z.
Campbell. at Milford. While there she
attended the teachers meeting held at
Bowling Green
Mr.. Rosson, the blind eolporter, gave
a lecture and music on the graphophone
at County Line church Monday night.
He also sold number OF Bibles.
Mr.. j. w. Hancock, who has been quito
I'll, Is rapidly improving.
Mr.. Ned Smith, who has been quite
sick Is much better.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
REV. DR.. H0WIS0N'S WORKS

The Norfolk Virginian-Piotin referring
to the works OF the late Rev. DR.. K. X.
HowisOn, says:
"He was a man of marked literary
talent and had accomplished work de-
serving far greater recognition than il
received. His history of Virginia pub
Hshed in 1S4S combines qualities OF ac-
curacy. comprehensiveness and lucidity
of style which are lacking in some degree
in all the more pretentious works on the
same subject. Stith's treatise embodies
so much that is apocryphal as to be OF
little service to the practical student,
while Campbell's volumes though con-
stituting a mine OF wealth are marred by
a dryness of statement which must al
ways repel the general reader DIR. How
ison's work is out OF print and its repub-
LEGATION would. we believe, be a paying
enterprise for Exposition year as well as
a valuable aid to the education OF our
youth in knowledge OF their native State"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
THE PRESIDENT VOTES
Makes a Quick Trip TO Oyster
Bay TO Deposit his Ballot.
OFF TO PANAMA THURSDAY
Battleship Louisiana, Which Will Car
ny Mr.. Roosevelt TO the lsthmus,
Fitted Up In Princely Style For His
Comfort and Convenience.

New York. Nov. l. President Rose
welt passed through this city ON his
way TO vote at Oyster Bay. lie left
Washington shortly after midnight ON
the private car Signct. The car was
attached to the first section of the regal
lar New York express Of the PennSyl-
vania railroad. which reached Jersey
city at o'clock.
When the president arrived at the
terminal OF the Pennsylvania railroad
he was transferred To II special tug
that was waiting AT the pier. At iull
speed the boat was rushed from Jersey
To the waiting special train at Long
Island city. where the president EN-
barked for his home. The president Is
accompanied 10y Secretary Loeb, who
also votes at oyster Bay.
The special train was met at the
oyster Bay depot by Noah Seaman, Su-
perintcndent of the Sycamore Hill eS-
tate. and the president and his secre-
tary were driven direct to the polling
place.
The chief executives stay in Oyster
Bay was of only half an hours dura
ton. lie returned with all speed 10
Washington.
Everything has now been completed
for the presidents trip To Panama. ON
which he starts on Thursday on the
battleShip Louisiana.
The president will board the LoulSi-
ana at Hampton Roads. where the bat
tleShip is now taking OH stores. He
will 20 down the Potomac on the May.
flower.
The Louisiana is fitted up luxurious
~ for the reception of the presidential
party Every convenience 10 be- found
in the most modern home has been
added to the big battleShip. Captain
Cowden is in command.
As soon rs Mr. Roosevelt goes
aboard. the ship will sail for Panama
and will wait nj Colon while ne In
vestlgates conditions in the canal zone
This will take several days Then the
party will 20 to Porto Rico for a brief
stay.
While the president is away he will
be i'm constant communication with
Washington 10y wireless telegraph.
The Louisiana is fitted with the best
apparatus for transmitting and receiv-
ing Intelligence.
Great preparations are being made
both in Panama and I'm Porto Rico for
the reception Of the party. and the
president will receive hearty welcomes
at each place.
Mr.. Roosevelt will not be from nm
Ter the American flag ON the trip. the
canal zone and Porto Rico being. rs is
the battleship, American territory
The party will return to spend Thanks
giving in Washington
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-11-08
JUDGE W. J. LEAke
Tenders His Resignation as President Of R., F..
GP. and ". S. Railroads.

President William Josiah leake. OF the
r.. +. 4 f.. WG=hingtOn-Southern Rail
way companies it is said will retire as
the head of the two organizations AT the
meeting of the directors To be- held Nov.
18th. in Richmond
Judge Ieake, it is stated, will sever his
connection with the roads rs president,
but probably continue To hold his posi-
ton as general counsel. which be has oc-
cupi,d since 1870. Who will Dee his sue
cessOr il not known.
The names OF several gentlemen are
mentioned, among them being Assistant
Ia the President W. D. Duke; Traffic
Manager Warren F. Taylor, Superin-
tendent Culp. all Of the r +. \ p, and
General Manager C.E. Doyle,of the { 40.
The selection of u successor To Presi-
dent Leake is entirely in the hands OF the
officials OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
who have absolute power in the matter.
The Pennsylvania Railroad controls the
stock of the road through the Richmond.
Washington Railroad Company, and
will be able To dictate the election ol
officers and the policy of the road