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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-26
HOW PRESS AGENT En-
PLOTTED "CLANSMAN"
Fooled Negro Ministers II t Pfeacl
ing Sermon Against 1t.

The following is said to be the man
ner in which the opposition to Inc
c,anspan, by New York negroes was
started:
When this press agent was hired
he Immediately began to cast aoou'
for some scheme to get The Clans-
nam, as much talked about as posi-
Bile. The ways and means he
were truly devices. His hrst nnote
was to have printed small
containing some of what he thought
the most lurid of Mr.. DiXon's utter
ances. He then engaged a few mes
| seneer boys and started them out d.
| midnight one saturday night. dlrect-
| ing them to deliver a pamphlet az
! the home of each Of the most pronill-
ent coiored divines in the city ana Or
| dering them particularly to deliver
tha Goods directly into the hands OF
each minister named. The boys We're
faithful and reused each selected re-
cipient from his bed on a dark ana
| rainy night TO hand him such a docu-
| ment as this! OF course, as was eA-
| pected. some strongly denunclator
sermons were preached the next DAY,
| and of course the story got into some
| of the papers.
The press agent was hen ready fol
his next move. He went to a Wei
| known negro real estate dealer. paint
| cd the Outrage in strong terms ano
represented himself as an oi
| all Mr.. Dixon's tenents, n showed
the dealer how he could attain &c
Dromiuenceiand advertise his company
bv inaugurating a movement to haF
g colored mass meeting called 20 np'
pose the play. The next a. a pic
ture of the colored real estate dealer
appeared in an afternoon paper. ane
hat settled him. He asked sewers
prominent negroes to meet him in nj
office on a certain day. The pres
agent was there and made a speech
il is said, calling on them to rganfz
a mass meeting in Carnegie all u
protest against the appearance of tn
play. They took hold Of the idea ans
the Colored Citizens Protective Untol
isued a circular asking promlnen
members of the race in NV York Z
prepare themselves for a giant mas
meeting.
When the press agent decided n
he had all the advertising out OF tni
method that he wanted. he
/ to the colored men whom he had oeel
pretending to assist in forwarding IN
movement. and informed them tnat n
was employed by The CAnsman
company and that he was Obliged {
them for their help in n way OF ao
vertising. The negroes saw that the
had been duped. and as a result On
bottom dropped out Of M wnol
movement forthwith. Cnarlo1t
q N1sWanfn1n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-26
Modern Miracle.

Truly miraculous seemed the recov-
cry OF Mrs. Mollie Holt, Of this place"
writes J. O. R. Hooper, Woolford.
Tsz11- She was so wasted by cough
Ing up puss from her lungs. Doctors
declared her end SO near that her
family had watched by her bedside
forty-eight hours; when, at my urgent
request, DIR. Kings New Discovery
was given her, with the astonishing
result that improvement began, and
continued until she finally completely
recovered, and is q healthy woman TO.
day" Guaranteed cure for coughs and
colds. soc and 500 ct r r Bellamy
druggist Trial bottle free.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

Mary Sharp and George Taylor Bad
ger.
Miss Daisy Raybould viii entertain
at a Kensington on Monday afternoon
In honor OF Miss Mary Sharp.
one OF the prettiest luncheons Of the
week was that given by Miss Anna
Mccormick at the Country club on
Thursday, In honor OF Miss McShane OF
Omaha the table having long sprays
OF bridal wreath and purple iris for
its decorations, which were most ar
tlstic in effect.
Albert Mccormick was host at an
elaborate dinner Thursday at the Coun-
try club. the table being effectively dec
Grated In carnations and ferns, and the
following guests being seated at the
board. Mrs. Alpha r. Easton. Mrs
Peter Bruugiere. Miss Eloise Sader
Miss Louise sullivan. Miss Stella Me-
Intyre, Miss Jenna Budd Geddes, Ben
jamin and Julian A. Slegel and Lieut..
Benjamin Gray.
Mrs. b, NJ. Raybould was hostess at
a delightful card party on Wednesday,
the rooms being decorated with bridal
wreath and prizes being awarded Mrs.
J, j. Treasure and Mrs Schuyler Sny-
der. Present were Mrs, ~ +. Putnam
Mrs. John T, Treasure, Mrs Hugh l.,
Thomas, Mrs, Schuyler Snyder Mrs.
Graham +. Putnam, Mrs. J. II. McMil-
ian, Mrs. Causten Browne, Mrs. Joseph
Young, Mrs. Clarence Mccoy, Mrs,
Walker r. Grinter. Mrs. c. f. Travers
Of De Lamar. the Misses Putnam
This afternoon Miss Halle Ferron en-
tertained at an informal tea In honor
OF Miss Katherine Moffatt.
Miss Maud Fitch entertained at
luncheon al the Country club yester-
day IN honor OF MISS McShane, who
IS visiting Mrs Claiming.
One Of the pretty affairs Of the week
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

honor Of Mrs, Ada Russell, the table be-
Ing prettily decorated ami covers being
laid for 10 guests.
Miss Abbie II Wells entertained on
Thursday In honor Of Miss Mary Sharp.
the rooms being effectively decorated
in pink and white carnations, and
about 20 guests being present
The largest affair OF the week was
the dancing party given at the Unlver-
sity club last night. the rooms and hail
being beautifully decorated for khe
event and a large number being present
TO enjoy IL.
Miss Leta Mcmillan entertained at an
Informal luncheon yesterday In honor
OF Miss Genevieve Clary Of Montana.
Miss Agatha Berkhoel entertained tho
members Of Miss Bambergers bridal
party az luncheon at the Commercial
club yesterday. the table being beau.
TRULY decorated. and covers being laid
for about half dozen.
Mrs. Walter Fitch entertained in
formally at luncheon M the Country
club Yesterday
Mrs. VIII Ray and Miss Evel.n.
Thomas viii entertain az dinner next
Thursday evening In honor Of Miss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

really
dainty twopce The rtc princess
grd has It's nat little box plai outlined
triple which wide
The straps and cuffs all with their
souache additionally adorned with bits irish The English
walking hat OF white chip
the brim giving dashing colo o the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

The
enjoyed shirt waist skirt
aa The model illustrated
made black
the collar mad. A.
brodered lining lightly tackled the fm
lar lingerie touch to a wel-alored
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26
ConINGs4~o 81
8IGOTNC

Mrs. Ellsworth Daggett leaves today
for Los Angeles, to remain several
weeks.
Mrs. John r. Murdoch Of Beaver Is
visiting Mrs. A. D. Watson, 65 north
West Temple.
Mrs. Minnie J. Snow Mrs. Mabelle
Snow Cole and Lucille Snow have re-
turned from Pasadena, where they have
spent the last three weeks, visiting with
Mrs. snows son, Lorenzo who has been
there during the winter.
Miss Rebecca V. Morris OF the L, d.
S. T. Kindergarten, will leave for Los
Angeles and other southern California
points next week TO spend the summer.
Mrs, Arthur X Pauley entertained
last Sunday night at an elaborate din.
birthday anniversary. the table being
handsomely decorated in lllacs and
about 20 guests being present.
Mrs. J. F. Evans is expected shortly
from San Francisco to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank H. stephens.
Mrs. W. n. Warren Is back from
stay Of few weeks at the Warren
ranch IN Colorado
Mrs. Ad Kuhn Of ogden has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rosenbaum.
Miss Nan KnGwlton OF Kaysville has
been IN town for stay Of a few days
with Mrs. Geo. Smith.
Miss Margaret Cameron Is back from
san Francisco and IL at home for tho
present az the Wilson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy DlnWoody on
tertained at dinner Wednesday night IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-26

A pretty children's party Of last
week was that given by Miss Rowena
Rogers on Saturday afternoon TO about
thirty of her young friends Guessing
games were played, prizes being won
by Misses Olive Snow, Ethel Give and
Stella Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
1ight Lid IF I<1sbiHe
 Leabes NoSsI housands of
 KentucT 'TS in Dire Agony
Everything Was Cosed-No Baseball No.Amusements, No Li- qud Refreshments -0nIy Two Sacred Concerts" to Amuse and Divert the Thoughts
 ot the AimleSS Ihrong
oUIsvILLE, KY, May 27.-scores

I OuISYILLE, KY. May 21-Scores of
 corner pumps with the handles re-
 @noyed and signs derisively announce ing closed" Its sinful to drink on Sum- day. brought home to early rising house. holders in many sections of the city the fact that Louisville today, was for the first time in many years. dry as powder
 AS the day wore on it was seen that the state and city authorities were in dead earnest about putting on the lid The streets and cars were filled with aimless Sabbath loungers drifting from one point to another vainly seeking the amusements and conveniences to which they have been accustomed
 The absent minded ones were eas'y dis cernible by the growth of beard which they had expected to have removed not thinking to find the barber shops closed The wise ones who had taken thought of the morrow took to the ta1I grass with sundry bottles secured before Saturday midnight Every place in Louisville and Jefferson county where intoxicants are sold was with one exception closed tight The exception was a park conducted by a Hebrew, who observed Saturday as the Sabbath. He was arrested and will be tried, but was allowed to continue sell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
BANK OFFICIALS OF
 ATTALLA ARRESTED
L. M. DYKE AND w. R. LAWLEY ARE CHARGED WITH MISAPPLY- ING THE FUNDS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL R NIX.

Attalla, May 2L-(speciai)-L. M. Dyke, the president a W. R. Lawley. the cashier of the First National Bank of Attalla, which was closed by Bank Ex aminer Silas H. l.. Cooper April A were arrested this morning by Deputy United States Marshal H. G. Ashley of Bir- mlngham on warrants charging them with misapplying moneys of the First National bank in violation of revised statute of the United States No. 52o9
 After arrest Dyke and .Lawley were taken to the Attalla hotel to await the arrival of United States Commissioner R. B. Watts and Assistant District Attor- ney N. L. Steele of Birmingham.
 MT. Watts has been appointed a special commissioner in these cases. MT. Dyke has employed Boykin and Bfindly of Gadsden to defend him. Neither Dyke nor Lawley would make any statement further than that they would probably make bond tonight. Mir. Dyke is broth er-in-law of Gordon DuBose, late presi dent of the First National Bank of Ems lav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28

ing throughout the day doing q roaring business as the news spread.
 Four other places where liquor Is sold had been designated by the Retail Deal- CTS association to test the law. The proprietors of these were not only ar rested, but the places were kept closed thereafter Besides . saloons, all bar Der shops. bowling alleys, billiard halls theatres. grocery stores and in fact ev- erything except the hotels, drug stores and railroad and street car lines were closed. Two free sacred concerts at the largest amusement park in Jefferson county were not molested, but none of the employees were permitted to wqrk.
 The ball park was crowded with Spee- tators when the game between Louis vile and Toledo was called but after half an inning had been prayed the police arrested President Tebeau of Louisville President Griffo of Toledo, and all players and employees Although bond was prompt ly given, the park was ordered closed and resumption of play was not permit ted. The validity of the statutes and ordinances under which the arrests were made will be thoroughly tested in the courts, but the authorities declared that in the meantime all places coming un- der the provisions of the law will be kept tightly closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
WEDDING DRESS IS
 MARVEL OF ELEGANCE
Is Truly Spanish Product in Fabric and Finish Except for Wonder
 ful Brussels Lace.

The wedding dress has attracted great interest in Spain, as it is truly Spanish product, in fabric and finish, except for the wonderful Brussels lace which has been brought to adorn 1t. It was a fancy of the King and the Queen Mother that the wedding dress should be made in Spain, and the Princess Ena graciously fell In with this patriotic sentiment. The dress is. therefore. one of the special presents from the King and is marvel of elegance. The silk was manufactured from special pattern in one of the large Spanish silk establishments.
 1t was made-up with all the artistic skin of the ourt dressmakers The silk is heavily overlaid with wonderful silver embroidery with soft frils of the finest Brussels lace, said to have cost $50 a yard The faces were publicly exhibited before being put on the dress. and ex- cited the admiration and astonishment of the aristocratic ladies of Madrid. Orange blossoms are profusely used with the silver embroideries and laces, for the corsage, and even in dainty clusters along the train, which is four yards long. Ac- cording to Spanish traditions the bride must afterwards present this wedding dress to the Virgin de la Paloma, the popular proctectoress of maternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
LEAVE FOR AMERICA.
Panama Is Having Trouble With Dis
 honest Elections.

Colon, May 27.-The steamer Allianca, which sailed tonight for New York, had as passengers Dr. Pablo Arosemena, vice president of the Republic of Panama; Dr. Porras, Dr. Euzbi Morales and General Domingo Diaz, forming q commission representing the liberal party and destined for Washington to confer with Secretary of War Taft and solicit the intervention of the United States in order to prevent fraudulent voting in the coming elections for members of the Panama assembly.
 The liberals say they are confident that they will be able to sweep the coun- try if the elections are honest. Governor Magoon, accompanied by the delegates to the station at Panama On reaching Co., lon today the delegation was welcomed by many liberals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
PALACE AMONG MOST
 SUMPTUCUS IN EUROPE
Future Queens Apartments are Most LavishIy Prepared With Richest
 Treasures from Kingdom.

The royal palace of Madrid is doubly ln- teresting just now. both as the place from which King Alfonso goes to meet his bride and the future home of the royal couple. The suite of apartments designed for the future Queen have been most lavishly prepared with the richest art treasures from the galleries of Spain.
 But aside from this, the palace itself is one of the largest and most sumptuous of Europe. It is built on the former site of the Alcazar of the ancient Kings, from plans by the Italian artist Giovanni Bet tirta Sacchetti. The first stone was laid in 173S and twentysix years afterwards Charles III took possession of the edifice and began the decoration of the interior. The expenditures amounted to 300. GOO 900 reales Immense substructures give the palace a dominating position on the Mau- zanares river, and lend it the apepar- ance not only of q palace, but of great citadel commanding the city. It covers m expanse of 22,500 square metres; 450 ooet on each side and 150 feet high Tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Bolt of Lightning Strikes ir the Midst of a Crowd of
 Spectators Near Mobile
BODIES IF THE DEAD ARE
 BURNED AND MUTILATED
Silver Dollar Taken From Pocket of One of the Victims Was Melted on Both
 Faces.

Mobile, May 27-About three miles from the city this afternoon during the progress of a ball game In an open field. thunder storm came up accompanied by vivid lightning. which struck in the midst of the crowd of spectators, in- stantly killing five and iniuring some twenty-five more or less seriously. The dead:
 Donald Touart. aged q.
 stephen Touart. aged 1s, son of Stephen J. Touart.
 Arthur Moody, aged 1s.
 Two negroes, John Green and Charles Thomas.
 Seriously or perhaps fatally injured: John Yockers and Fred Johnson who were taken to Providence infrmary in an unconscious condition.
 Among the painfully injured were Fred Burch, Joe Dolbear and George Cleveland, while there are at least 15 or 20 others who were shof ced and knocked down by the stroke, Vi, quickly recovered and were able 10 leave the scene. The field was strewn with bits of shoes and clothing rom those who were killed or injured and the bodies of the dead presented terrible spectacle. being burn cd in numerous places.
 A silver dollar taken from the pocket faces. At this hour both Johnson and Rockers are said to be coming round and out of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Missiles Hurled Fatally in Both
 TAIs and SebastOpOI
WARDEN IS ASSASSINATED
Youth Shoots St. Petersburg Official Four Times and Then Kills Beg gar While Trying to Make
 His Escape.

Sebastopol, May 26.-Several bombs were thrown here today while review of troops was being held after the Te Deum in celebration of the anniversary of the Emperors coronation. Three persons were killed and several wounded.
 Among the wounded were the com mander of the fortress. General Neptuen, who received slight hurts and the chief of police, who was gravely injured. 9th CT high dgnitaries escaped. Vice Ad- nnral Choul1nin, commanding the Black Sea fleet, who Is a special subject for terrorists revenge was not present.
 Two of the bomb throwers were ar rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28

Jackson, Miss. May 27.-(speeial.)-As the result of a series of deplorable acci- dents this afternoon one man will die, two men and a young woman are badly injured and two horses are dead.
 Harry Huber, prominent lawyer of Canton came down to visit Miss Mary Peter Gordon, and about 4 o'clock they started buggy riding behind a pair of spirited horses. An electric car ran into the vehicle and started the animals on a dash down the paved street. The lines broke and Huber seized the young lady in his arms and jumped. Both fell heavily and were picked up unconscious, but revived Miss Gordon is perhaps the wealthiest girl in Mississippi, being granddaughter of the late Peter James of Yazoo county and his heiress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
SEIZES YOUNG WOMAN AND
 JUMPS TO THE PAVEMENT I

The horses ran a mile up Capital street and at the corner of President street eollided with a telephone pole one being instantly killed and the other badly in- jured. This team running away fright ened another single team and the horse dashed into the street car, which ran over and killed him.
 Two race track men, McAdams and Sid Hoskins, became involved in a personal difficulty at the fair grounds. Hoskins seized a pitehfork and iabbed McAdams in the face several time, putting out one eye and lacerating the face in numerous places McAdams grabbed the fork turned the prongs from his body and closed in on Hoslxins with barlow knife. which he used to terrible effect. Both were carried to the sanitarium, where they were sewed up, but it is reported Hoskins cannot live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
May Arrange Truce in Berlin

Berlin. May 27.-Following long dis patches which Vice Chancellor Won Posa- dowsky- Wehner sent to Emperor Will liam and Chancellor Won Buelow Satur- day night, several conferences were held today between representatives of the gov ernment and party leaders for the pur- pose of agreeing on the form In which the Reichstag shall be asked to vote the necessary funds to continue the work of the existing colonial department. Pos sibly & truce may be arranged whereby the centerists will permit vote for a colonial under-secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
PROHIBITION LIVE
 ISSUE IN MAINE
DEMOCRATS WANT TO REsURMIT QUESTION TO PEOPLE AND IT IS THOUGHT STATE IS TIRED OF ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION.

Washington. May 27.--(special)-s. C. Gordon of Portland. the Maine democrat national committeeman. is looking for ward with much hope to the result of the campaign in his state this year. He says the prohibition question is d very live issue in the state.
 "The democrats of the state,' said Mir. Gordon, "are in favor of a resubmissiou of the liquor question, the people believing that if they vote the way they drink ab- solute prohibition will be done away with"
 According to MT. Gordon the law is not observed, and enough democrats are be- lieved to be favorable to a resubmission to carry the state. In addition the demo- cratic position on reciprocity will gain, he believes, many votes.
 "In fact" said Mir. Gordon. "all New England is aroused over this question, and the elections are certain to result in con- gressional gains for the democrats"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Japanese Money Causing Trouble.

Chefoo, May 2Z-The continued forced circulation of a nondescript Japanese war note yen in Manchuria, which Is even at a premium over the gold yen sen- ously disturbed trade from Chinese ports to Manchuria. Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tien TNsin and other distributing points are overstocKed with merchandise for re-ex- port to Manchuria, which prominent mer- chants declare they cannot move on &C., count of the imposslbllty of securing re- dempdon of the Wal note yen by Japan except at a heavy discount which often reaches 2l per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Austro Hungarian Trouble Settled.

Vienna, May 27.-Emperor Francis Joseph's unexpected return to Vienna last week appears to have resulted ir. set clement of difficulties. A conference be- tween Prince -Schillin.s sflIerst, Austrian premier aysi rcanister of the in terior and Dr. We're. -.ne Hungarian premier this morning was followed by a council at which the Emperor presided this afternoon after Premier Wekerle stated that the question of common Aus tro- Hungarian customs tariff had been settled in a manner that was expected to satisfy both countries M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Cossack Escort Killed.

Tif1s, May 27.-While Governor Timis- coff and Chief of Police Martinoff were driving today bombs were thrown at them. Neither was injured, but q Cos sack belonging to their escort was kill ed The crime was attempted In the cen ter of the town, a few rods from the scene of the assassination of General Griaznoff, chief of staff of the viceroy of the Caucasus. who was killed by a bomb explosion January g last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
SOUTH WILL BE FLOODED
 WITH SMALL PAPER MONEY

for the transportation of silver to and from the treasury by express. There is no appropriation for the expressage of greenbacks and gold, and this legislation put silver on the same footing. Now that the south and west have to pay their own expressage the treasury Is receiving increasing demands for one and two dollar bills instead of silver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28

Washington, May 27.-(Special.)- )-The de- cline in the use of the silver dollar in the south and west Is expected to result from certain legislation enacted last March. The effect of which has just been Congress. on the recommendation of Treasurer Feat, cut off the appropriation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Killed as Result of Feud.

Memphis, May 21.--An Itta Bena, Miss, special to the Commercial Appeal says; Presumably as the result of feud which Is unde, stood to have existed between the men for some time John II. Barren tine was shot and killed today by Joseph Watts. Both men were prominent resi- dents of this county. Watts is under ar rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Dispatches Say Eleven Were Killed.

St. Petersburg, May 27.-Dispatches re- ceived here concerning the bomb out rage during the review of troops after the celebration of the anniversary of the Emperor's coronation at Sebastopol today say that eleven persons were kill cd. including five children, and that over a hundred persons were wounded. Tho dispatches also say that four arrests were ,1ade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-28
Negro crazed by Experience.

Kansas City, May G.--Munro Talvers. the negro. who after being found under the bed of white woman, was strung up by a mob at Rosedale. Kas., near here on Thursday, but was cut down by the police before he strangled has be- come .nsane result of his expert eDre