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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
RUSSIA LOSES S171,3OO.O 900
Imperial Banks Outstanding Nores
Now Exceed Gold Reserve by $751;
800. 900.

According to the statement of the
Imperial Bank of Russia Of December
1st. last. the banks home gold reserve
a year ago exceeded outstanding notes
by 100000 The notes now exceed
the home reserve by $751;. 10000. Be-
tween November 14th and December
LIST the Imperial Bank lost $4,000, 900
in gold. while the outgo since the mid
die of September. when the political
troubles really began, was $45. 900. 900.
Gold balances credited to the Imper-
ial Bank on other European markets
had increased $40, 900, 900 between
September 14th and November 14th,
out they dropped down S32. 900 be-
tween the November date and Deem
Der 1st. Thus the bank lost. in all. in
November, 10000 900 gold.-New
York Ditpatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
A Modern Miracle.

Truly miraculous seemed the recov-
cry of Mrs. Mollie Holt, of this place"
writes J.. o. r. Hooper, WOolford,
Tenn. 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, DR.. Kings New Discovery
was given her, with the astonishing
result that improvement began, and
continued until she finally completely
recovered, and is a healthy woman to-
day" Guaranteed cure for coughs and
colds. SOC and $1.00 at r. r. Bellamy,
druggist. Trial bottle free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
ACTS AS HIS OWN GUARD
n Cumberland Negro. Sent to Jail.
Takes the Commitment to the Jailer.

Henry Parker, colored. was arrest
ed yesterday by Constable w. G
Moore. of Pearce's Mill township. or
the charge of retailing whiskey; and
in default of 800 bond for his appear
ance for trial tomorrow at 10 o'clock
he was remanded to Jail.
The manner of getting behind the
bars was unique. Though by no means
a stranger to the penalties of the
transgressor. Parker. entertained a
horror of being led through the streets
by an office He requested Squire
Mclean TO trust him with the com
mitment. which he did. and Parker
took it straight to the sheriff and gave
himself up.
AS he had beer in Jail several times
for the same offense the sheriff knew
him, and made the remark that he
was surprised at his staying away sc
long this tine.-Fayetteville Observer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
COOL ACTRESS AVERTS PANIC
Heroine of "MOzart' Company Extin-
guishes Burning Gown With Her
Own Hands and Proceeds With Her
Lines.

During the parting scenes in the
third act of Mozart" played here to-
night by Howard Kyle, the light
clothing OF Miss Josephine Victor,
who essayed the part of La 'Mandini,
became ignited from a candle on the
stage. She was unaware of the dan
ger. until the leader of the orchestra
directed her attention to the burning
drapery. Reaching down she quickly
extinguished the flames with her
hands, which yer burned badly, and
continued her lines, without a break
in the words n expression. The acct
dent caused the scene to lose none of
it's interest, and her GOODNESS in all
probability saved the audience from
the danger Of a panic.-Sayannah
(Ga.) Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
TWO WEDDINGS
One ir Clinton and One In Pskesflle.
GoldsfDro Negroes Es.FH Bui5diag
and Lean Associafion-Iee Memo
rial Services
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial Il The MeSSenger)
Goidsboro. n. c.. Jsauary 1s-Ths
society people OF Clinton turned out
yesterday afternoon TO witness the
marriage OF two OF their most poppsar
young people. Mr. s. A. Kesl and Mss
Josephine Watson. The happy event
took place in the Presbyterian churcls
n was witnessed by a host of their
friends n admirers The hand
some edifice was beautifully decorated
for the occasion and the ceremony
was complete in every detail. The
groom is a popular young business
man OF the town and the bride one
OF the o charming daughters OF the
capital Of Sampson county.
Thomas Ruffin Chapter. Daughters
OF the CSa9ederacy, will celebrate
General Lees birthday in q most ap-
propriate II in the new city ball
in this city tomorrow afternoon. A
splendid programme has been pre-
pared for the occasion and those who
attend the exercises will be well en-
tertained.
The colored people of Goldsboro
have organized a building and oar
association and have elected officers.
The coOred people OF the Gem City
"r the Plains are among the best in
II country and the organization
which they have just perfected shows
that they are not only law abiding,
but progressive.
MIR. Robert Fitzgerald, of Pine
Level. and Miss Alice Gurley, were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock
at he home of the brides mother in
Pikeville yesterday afternoon, Rev. ].
w. Gardener of this city performing
the ceremony. After the ceremony a
sumptuOus dinner was served at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. c. l..
Gurley, after which the happy young
couple left for the home of the
groom's parents in Pine Level, whre
a reception was held in their honor
last night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Nominations by the President.

Washington, January 1S-The Pres
Iident today sent the following nOmi-
to the Senate.
Attorney for the district OF South
ICarolina-Ernest F. Cochran
Postmasters-Florida: Francis b.
IRainey, Wauchula. Georgia: Annie L.
lBurghalter, Warrenton- South Caro-
lima: Luther McLaurin. McColl; Geo.
Is. McCravy, Laurens; John G. Hunter,
Union Tennessee: Atlas M. Lee,
Huntington; Charles Parsons, Madt-
.sonville: Laden E. Deford, SavaH.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

states that the conditions are deplor-
able and without excuse. The houses
are as they should be but the provi-
sions are far from what they should
be in every way. The kitchen uten-
sils are insufficient in every sense,
and ans and such other articles are
generally employed about the place.
The blame is not fixed on the present
incumbent, but is stated to have been
Of long standing. 1t Is recommended
that a man be employed who shall
devote his entire time to the care OF
the inmates of this place and who will
not be worried with the care Of the
other details. The condition of the
convict camps was reported to be as
it ought to be. The clerk of the
court and the other county officers
were commended in all respects.
When Judge Ward was appraised of
b report he ordered the sheriff to
call into court the chairman of the
county commissioners, who heard the
report. Judge Ward expressed him
self with freedom as the cas- seems
to justify. The Judge praised the
work Of the grand jury and stated
that they had been most efficient and
painstaking in all particulars in that
they had 50 thoroughly gone into all
matters that had been referred to
them for action. .
There are a number of matters for
the county good that will be brought
to the attention of the court at its
March sitting. Court will come to a
close with the verdict of the Lilliston-
Clark case. Attorneys are speaking
this afternoon and the case will to the
jury for award.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Appropriations for New Federal Build

Washington, January 1.-THE Sen
ate committee on public buildings and
grounds today ordered favorable re-
ports on bills making appropriations
for new federal buildings IS follows:
AT Bluefield, w. Va. 500, 900; Fort
Worth, Texas, 1926, 900; Atlanta, Ga,
81, 200, 900; Anderson, S. c., $4,000.
A favorable report was ordered on
a bill authorizing the secretary of
the treasury to contract for the erec-
ton of a building at Selma, Ala, on
a site heretofore purchased, using an
appropriation for construction which
was made in 1902.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Nav Live 100 Years.

The chances for living a full ecu
fury are excellent in the cas- of Mrs.
Jennie Duncan, Of Haynesville, Me /,
now 20 years old. She writes: "Elec-
Fri Bittercs cured me of Chronic Dy-
spepsia of 20 years standing. and
made me feel as well and strong as
a young girl" Electric Bitters cure
Stomach and Liver diseases, Blood dis
orders, General Debility and bodily
weakness. Sold on guarantee at r. r.
Bellamy's drug store. Price only SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Belong to Same Nation.

Boys were throwing dust on two
pugs this side the p~ostoffice yesterday,
they growled and made adder -four
ishes. but only rubbed up against each
other. An old hack driver sat look
ing on, silently smiling.
why do you reckon they won't
fight, unele?' asked a fellow.
Hits too nigh all on one side" he
laughted. "Bofe ubb'm is pugs. Now
if dey was differ'nt nations you'd see
'.am sit on one me- But dey b'longs
to de same nation."-Charlotte CD
server.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

. The soothing and comforting effects
of DeWitt's witch Hazel Sa.ve. when
applied to Piles sores. cuts. boils. etc,
subdues pain almost instantly. This
Salve draws out the Inflammation. re-
duces swelling and acts as a rubefa-
cient thus circulating the blood
through the diseased parts. permitting
or aiding Nature to permanently re-
move the trouole entirely. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

Atlanta. Ca, January 1s.-Alleging
that an illegal transaction contrary 20
the bylaws of the company has been
Ientered into between Charles Daniel.
business manager and secretary Of the
ATLANTA News Publishing Company.
with Samuel Spencer, president Of the
Southern Railway, by which a controll-
ing interest in the Daily News has
been secured for the Southern Rail-
lway and the Central Railway Of Gecr-
lgia, John Temple Graves. editor Of The
News was granted an Injunction In the
superior court today, restraining he
defendants from in any way changing
the status or ownership OF the paper.
The hearing has been set for January
l2T
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

Rev. Tom Dixon ioyes sensation
and his ambition has ben amply graf
ifed by the reception which THE
Clansman' has had. It has become
notorious both by censure and appro-
baton. 1t has been met with Kisses,
in others with applause But nooo-
riery Is fame. and fame Is the food
that ambition feeds upon--EliZabeth
City Economist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Sneaker Cannon as Mediator.

1t is a good thing for the Republic
cans that Uncle Joe Cannon is Speak.
er of the House. His excellent judg-
ment and tact is demonstrated or
many occasions a. between the siren
uosity of Roosevelt and he trust con
trolled leaders of that party.-Wilsor
Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
On the Tree in January.

The record for late fruit seems to
be held by MI. r. J. Davis, of York
county. He brought us one day last
week two small red apples which he
took fro none of his trees the day be-
fore. This tree, ne says, bore a coup
lie of dozen as second crop of which
these two was a part. They were OF
the Iimbertwig NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ca
Zette.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

It makes no difference how many
medicines have failed to cure you. If
you are troubled with headache, con-
stipation, kidney or liver troubles,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea win
make you weil.-R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

For coughs and colds no remedy Is
equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar-the Liquid Cold Cure. 1t Is
different from all others-better, be-
cause it expels all cold from the sys-
tenn by acting as a cathartic on the
novels. Gives strength to weak lungs,
Affords immediate relief in Group,
Coughs. Colds. etc. Sold by r. r BEL
Iamy. ~ EiSAnn
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Jerome Not in a Hurry.

District Attorney Jerome, of New
York. does not appear to be iii a hur-
~ about prosecuting the Insurance
grafters. He is in fact doing just
what Frank Osborne said he would do
Letting them alone. Il IS evident
that he is not gong to move unless
forced To l1-Greensboro Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

Blobbs-"When I get up TO make a
speech | feel as though | had forgot
ten everything / ever knew" Slobbs
What an ideal witness you would
make in a Trust Observation-Disclosures
adelphia Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

1t is said that the Princess Ena does
not in the least suggest anything
queenly by her figure. being rather
dumpy. But the Spaniards are not so
ungalIant as to make gibes about their
kings best girI.-Spartanburg Jour-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

Mr.. Bryan, who is having the time
of his life in the East. has been created
a Datto by the Moros. without the aid
or consent of any other nation.-Ral-
timore News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

There's a pretty girl in an Alpine hat,
4 sweeter girl with a sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll ever see
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountain Tea.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23

II the editor of one of those Atlanta
papers gets the nomination he other
will have lots to take back If it still
stands by the party.-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-23
Confirmation by the senate.

Washington. January 1S.-The SEN
late today confirmed the nomination OF
lwaater F. Mickle as postmaster It
Fort Myers. Fla.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
Rail Orders for Next Year Elk,
coed l 800, 900 Tons.
Mills Nay Not Operate to Fullest
Capacity.
RAW STEEL SCARCE
Equipment Companies Have I'm
paralleled Year.
Gossip and Matters of Interest
in Railroad Circles.

The aggregate steel rail tonnage on
the books of the steel mills OF the coun-
try for delivery in 1907 now exceeds l.,
100000 tons, the largest in history for
this season of the year Before the
close of the year 1t IS expected that
bookings will be near the 1000, 600 mark.
Many of the large railroad systems
have not placed their orders for next
years delivery, but are expected to do
SO within the next several weeks. TAX
ing into consideration the tonnage
booked for delivery in the current year,
It is safe to assume that the total
bookings in rails are IN excess Of s.,
00o. 900 tons
Since the steel companies opened their
1907 books about two months ago or
ders have been coming in more rapidly
than anticipated. and if all the con-
tracts closed are specified against next
year Will be very active from the
standpoint of production. The pro-
nounced increase in rail production is
due largely to the shorter life of the
rail, d result of heavier rolling stock
and the more frequent running of
trains. The rail mills Of the country
will not be able to operate to the ut
most Of their capacity this year owing
to the scarcity of raw steel, which has
forced several mills to shift from rails
to billets and bars.
The following table gives the actual
production of steel rails IN a series of
years, gross business, price per ton,
etc, with figures for 1906 estimated:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
Arkansas CITY Notes.

Brakeman Devore is taking a layoff.
Engineer Fred Frey has reported for
duty.
bona City
Fireman Fred Thorp has taken a
layoff for a few days
Conductor Vogel is taking 4 short
layoff and Charles Edwards is on his
run.
Il. Close is off duty and his place
is held down by Brakeman Dodson.
Elmer Slater is off duty.
E. L. Pietzski is taking layon for
a few days.
Conductor Dill is taking a layoff for
q few days. Conductor Bennett is in
his place.
NJ NJ Spunaugle is laying off on ac--
count Of sickness. Engineer Sec7rd
has his run.
Jess Stewart. who has been laying
off for the past fourteen days, return
ed to work.
Brakeman Randleman is laying off
on account of sickness Charlie Adams
is taking his place.
Roy Hackley is chief car inspector
in place of NJ NJ. Martin, who is TAX
ing a TWO weeks layoff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
WEST COAST WIRELESS
Government Is Establishing Stations
All Along the Pacific.

Washington, July 18.=Soon the
United States navy will have the Pa
cif1c coast equipped with wireless sta
uons s the Atlantic coast is now
equipped, so that MESA ges may be re-
ceived a stations either day or night
Wireless stations have been completed
and equipped at San Diego. ArquelIa.
FaralOn and Mare island. FaraIon is
just outside of San Francisco harbor,
and the station was located there in
order to have the communication over
sea as much as possible from one sta
ton to the, other. Stations are now
being constructed at Table Bluff. Cape
Blanco, North Head and Cape Flat
terry.
The stations are from 100 to 21o
miles apart and when they are all
erected and the apparatus installed it
will be possible to communicate the
whole length of the Pacific coast
either in the day or night. 1t has
been found that owing to electric con-
ditions the wireless is less eh1cient in
the day than in the night and stations
must be necessa rily nearer in order to
secure efficiency at all times. Any
ship sailing along the Pacific Goa st
and equipped with wireless will be
able to communicate with the land at
all times from the northern to the
southern boundary of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
WAS PUT IN JAIL.
He should Have Been Sent to a Hos
pital Instead.

New York July ia man represent
ing himself to be Roswell Sprague Jones.
a wealthy mine owner of Los Angeles
Cal. and a descendant of an old New
York samily, was released from The
workhouse On Blackweli's island late
last night after serving two days on u
charge Of intoxication. Friends say that
his arrest was due to a mistake anil
that he should have gone to a hospital
instead of to jail
Jones is So years old. He has a gray
rnustache and is Of distinguished ap-
pearance He was fined SO by Magis-
trate Barlow in Jefferson Market police
court last Saturday and on Monday
was sent over to work out the fine.
Jones is said to have wife and two
children in California and to own zinc
and lead mines in Colorado
Last Friday night the house detective
of the Fifth Avenue hotel sent in a call
for an ambulance intending to have
Jones taken TO a hospital for treatment
A patrol wagon drew up instead and
Jones was carried of 10 the Tenderloin
police station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
ELKS ELECT OFFICERS
Denver Convention the Second Largest
Ever Held.

Denver, Col, July 1S.-Judge Henry
Melvin, of Oakland, Cal, was unani-
mously elected grand exalted ruler of
the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks.
DR.. Haviland, of Montana, absolutely
refused to allow his name to go be-
fore the convention.
There was an active contest for each
office, and the counting of ballots was
not completed until late. The follow
ing were declared the officers of the
grand lodge for the ensuing year:
Grand esteemed leading knight@R.
L. Queisser. GAINESVILLE. o.. William
Maher, Denver, Col.
Esteemed lecturing knight-W. w.
Mcclellan, Pittsburg. Pa; D. 0. West
berry. South Bend, Ind.
Grand secretary Robinson,
Dubuque, Ia.
Grand treasurer K. Teurier.
Grand tyier-Bayard Grary. La
fayette. Ind.
Grand trustee-W H. Haviland
Butte. Mont.
There were 1885 delegates to the
grand lodge present. this being the sec
ond largest ever held
1t is estimated at the local head
quarters for the Elks' reunion that
there are now 1000 visitors in Den
YER. of whom % 500 are Elks and
members of their families.
The annual grand Elks' parade Will
take place tomorrow and it is ex-
pected there will be 5000 marchers
in line besides many handsome floats.
A feature of the celebration today
was a massed band parade. There
were nearly 1000 musicians in line
playing brass instruments. Manhat-
tan Beach. with its numerous attrac-
lions was thrown open free today to
registered Elks and their families and
the Wild west show and Indian ex-
hibitiOns continued to be a source of
wonder and delight to visitors from the
east.
Selection of the next meeting place
was the first order of business at the
session of the grand lodge this fore
noon. There was a close contest be-
tween Philadelphia and Baltimore and
St Joseph Mo, also made a bid for
the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18

Clyde E. Brown. of the master me-
chanic's Office, left Thursday night for
a trip to Chicago.
NJ. j Spooner, recently with the
Lake Shore at Cleveland, has accepted
a position in the agents office here.
T. B. Wilbur. Rock Island agent at
Jennings, was in Goodland this week
having DR.. Harvey do some dental
work.
General Foreman Arthur Conyers
returned last Friday from a two
weeks vacation spent in Trenton, No
He was accompanied by his family.
Engineer Charles Sherman, who has
been on the Limon- Denver freight run
for over year. is now doing extra pas
senger work out of Goodland.
Machinist Jerry Kolacny has quit his
job at the shops and will run his
threshing machine this fall. He is now
at work putting the engine In shape.
Engineer Jim Boyle moved into the
Millisack residence on Twelfth and
Center avenues the forepart of the
week. For many years he has resided
in the Candy house in the southeast
part of town. Jim says, I'VE live in
town now
Bert J. Dawson. clerk in the Office
of the trainmaster at this place has
resigned his position, and taken a job
as freight brakeman. w. J. McAiiis-
ter. who has been a conductor on this
division for some time, has accepted
the position left vacant by Mr.. Daw-
sons resignation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-18
GIBSON is HELD.
Mrs. Kinan's Lawyer Is Suspected of
Her Murder.

New York. July 1S.-Burton W. Glib
son, formerly counsel for Mrs. Alice
Khan, who was mysteriously murdered
on the night of June in the old home
stead in the Bronx occupied by her
mother, Mrs. NJ. Stenton and herself,
has been committed in the Tombs by
order of Coroner McDougal in default
Of $25 900 bail This action followed the
close of the inquiry when the jury
brought in a verdict that Mrs KHAN
was murdered by a person or persons
unknown and recommended that Gibson
be held for examination by the granu
jury. Gibson occupied the stand dur
ing the greater part of the days session.
H said that Mrs. Stenton engaged him
to defend squatter proceeding which
had been instituted against her property
and establish her right to title. After
prolonged litigation the property was
sold in September 1905 for $4,000 to
Archibald NJ. Mcfarland, but in reality
to Gibson and nine months later was
resold for 100000 Of the profit Gibson
admitted $4,000 was to go to himself
and John Kelly who were associated in
the deal. 1t appeared the only money
received by Mrs. Stenton was $4,000
given to her by a lawyer. Ashton, who
acted with Gibson in the legal proceed
fngs. Gibson admitted that after tha
murder he had visited the Stenton house
and had removed certain documents and
articles of value. This he claimed he
had a right to do and declared that he
had notified the police at that time