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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27

commerce commission any less patri-
otism or good judgment than is ac-
corded the judges on the bench"
When asked if his relation toward
the bill would probably lead to fire.
quent conferences with the president,
the senator meditated a moment. and
replied:
THE presidents views are well un-
derstood. He has expressed himself
very fully in his message and in in
terviews. The newspapers have not
spared any opportunity to announce
what they suppose has been his views
on this subject. Therefore. there is
no further need for anybody to get his
views and he has been very free to
whenever he has seen fit to do so.
DO you take the view that this
railroad legislation is a democratic
measure, now that it has been report
ed by a majority Of democrats on the
committee and by democratic sena-
tor?"
''It is a non-partisan measure. re-
piled Senator Tillman. 1T is neither
republican nor democratic. but it can
ure."
Senator Aldrich will on Monday
make a statement on the floor Of the
senate outlining his attitude toward
railroad rate legislation. He announc-
ed both to senators and newspaper
men today that people who supposed
he was opposed to legislation were
very much mistaken.
Senators Dolliver and Clapp were
the subjects of congratulations, and
both expressed great satisfaction over
the result of the committees deliber-
ations. Mr.. Dolliver manifested no
chagrin over the selection of Mr.. Till
man as the floor manager for the bill.
but said that he would secure all the
satisfaction possible if so meritorious
measure could become law. He was
seen just after he had left the White
house, where he had had a conference
with the president, and he assured all
those with whom he came in contact
that the president was quite as delight
ed over the prospect as himself.
Senator Elkins. one of the reDubii-
can members of the committee, who
did not vote for the bill, expressed the
opinion that the bill would pass.
It is not thought that the bill will be
taken up for continued consideration
for two or three weeks as the sena-
tors who desire to participate in it's
discussion, find it necessary to take
time to prepare for the duty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
INCREASE IN MINERS WAGES
Coal Operators Have Presented Prop
OsitiOn to the Miners.

Pittsburg, Pa, February 24.-The
Pittsburg Dispatch will say tomorrow
that the coal operators of the bitumin-
Gus fields have presented proposition
to the miners restoring the scale Of
1903-O4 This will be an increase OF
SIS per cent The operators also re-
quest a modification of the demands
for an advance of IL p per cent, and
ask that the new contract be for two
or three years. If the United Mine
Workers accept the compromise prop
osition over 10000 coal diggers in The
four competitive states, including
Pennsylvania. Ohio, Illinois and India
ma, and about 100000 union men in
the southwestern states, will receive
an advance in wages.
President John Mitchen, OF the
United Mine Workers. was apprised Of
the turn of affairs in New York today,
and he Immediately flashed back the
pleasant news to his personal friends
in Pittsburg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
State Organization Affected by Alumni
in Meeting at Richmond.

Richmond, Va, February 24.-At a
meeting of the Virginia alumni of
Johns Hopkins University, held here
tonight, state organization was af-
fected with the following officers:
President. DR.. w. l. rOushee, Of
Richmond College; vice president,
Professor J. H. Latane, of Washington
and Lee University; secretary, Profes-
sor Hall Carter, of Randolph-Macon
college; executive committee, the
above officers, Professor ]. F. Leslie
Hall, of William and Mary college.
and Professor A. H. Tutte, of the Uni
versity of Virginia.
The meeting was addressed by DR..
Ira Remsen. president Of JOINS Hop
klns University.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
@. p. GOODYEAR ON THE STAND
Interesting Testimony Given During
the Days Progress i'm the Greene and
Gaynor Trial-Dealt With q Con-
tract at Brunswick

Savannah, Ga, February 24-The
hearing today in the Greene and Gay
nor case was one OF the most interest
ing since the r,iai commenced.
c. P. Goodyear. of Brunswick. vas
called when court convened He said
appointed by the mayor and council
and board Of trade OF Brunswick TO
procure deeper water in 1891 by the
use of dynamite in the Brunswick har-
Dor.
He said that the idea was TO blow
the bottom up with dynamite and let
the channel wash the material away.
Ee said that an act Of congress in the
nature of a contract between him and
the government became necessary, and
was passed. The act was read the
United States agreeing 70 pay him $1C,
00) for each foot deepened.
A survey was made under Captain
Carter, Captain Reese being in actual
cnarge. When the survey was finish
ed. he and w B. Kay, of Brunswick,
came to Savannah to see Carter about
il.
JIG tOio VI up luC Nolh, dAA
said that upon it's conclusion measure
r:ents were made under Superintec-
dent Carters direction, Goodyear, then
in 1901, came to Savannah to ascer-
tain results. He said that Carter told
him that he had failed TO secure the
required depths and that payment
could not be made. According to The
witness, Carter then made a PROPOSE
ton to him, saying that he and firm
of contractors had plan to secure an
appropriation of $2,71S,000 from con-
gress for deepening Brunswick har-
Dor. This Carter did not doubt their
ability to put through. but they deSir-
ed the cooperation of Goodyear, VINO
would influence the people of Bruins
wick and obtain their aid in the prof.
ect.
Goodyear was not to be ignored
when it should come to a division Of
spoils. Carter, he said, told him that
$3.50. .G50, the estimated profits would
be divided, one third going to Good
year, one third to the contractors and
the remaining third to some one Car
ter did not designate. Goodyear said
he told him he would like to hear from
the contractor before abandoning his
claim, whereupon Carter pressed but
ton and John F. Gaynor appeared in
response.
The proposition was laid before Gay
nor who the witness said, demurred
only to one part of Carter's suggestion,
which was that Goodyear should be
Immediately reimbursed for his expen-
ditures upon his dynamite work, and
to have his expense betrayed while he
was in Washington lobbying for the
passage of the necessary bill. This
project was gone into to the extent Of
Goodyear sounding the then congress
man from the Brunswick district, who
thought no such appropriation could
be secured. The matter was dropped.
and Goodyear tried to collect on his
dynamite work. He said he was conf
dent he had removed three million cub
ic yards of material from the harbor
bed, but Carter reported 21S,260 cubic
yards removed and the witness said
this was in order that Carter nigh.
discredit the work done by Goodyear
and enhance the chances for getting
through his and Greene and Gaynor's
twin jetty project.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
Mr.. Louis NJ. Grant to be Postmaster
OF GOIdsbOro.
Especial to The Messenger.

Ncp0CIdI ID NC ASSStHSSF.I
Goldsboro, N. c., February 24.-The
recent hold up" by President Roos-
evelt OF his nomination of Mr.. Louis
N. Grant to be postmaster Of this city,
has been lifted, according to inside in
formation, and Mr.. Grant is now regg-
lariy before the senate for confirlna-
ton, and il is safe to say that the
president will not further interfere.
and that Mr.. Grant will be Goldsboro's 3
postmaster for the ensuing four years
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
Preparing for Emergency I'm China

Manila, February 24-Active prepa-
rations continue here for a possible
emergency In China Major General
Leonard Wood has postponed his con-
tempiated trip to Mindanao. A list
has been circulated among the pack
ers and feamsters OF this requesting
the names OF those who are willing 20
enlist for service in China. The nee
essary outfits will be issued to then
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
Wreck on the Toledo, Peoria and
Western Railroad

Peoria, ILL.,, February PA Toledo,
Peoria and Western westbound passen-
ger train tonight partly went into a
ditch east of Crescent City, Illinois.
killing Enginer ]. E. Welsh, Of Peoria.
The locomotive, the baggage car, and
the smoking car went into ditch, and
one day coach was turned over Twen-
ty passengers in the day coaches were
bruised. The wreck was caused by the
breaking of fiange on the tender. The
train was running 35 miles an hour
when the accident occurred.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
T|LLMAN To REPORT
The Selection Of a Democrat
Was Unexpected
DETAILS OF THIS CHOICE
Provision for Court Review Will
Probably Be Adopted

Such an Amendment. it is Believed,
Will Command Practically All of the
Republican Votes. and Many Demo-
Gratis Would Accept the Change.
Action of the Committee in Deciding
to Report the Bill Furnishes the
Topic for Interesting Discussion of
the Rate Situation-SenatOr Tiilman
Gives His Views on the Measure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
The Drydock Dewey SignaIled.

Las Palmad, Canary Islands, Feb.
u. s. drydock Dewey was
signalled off this port today. The
Dewey reports having encountered
heavy weather in the vicinity of the
island of Bermuda resulting in strains.
1t is the intention that the drydock
shall remain here fortnight for over
hauling and repairing
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27

To Investigate Affairs OF the v p. L.
Richmond, Va, February 24.-Dele-
gate Thornton, Of Appomattox. gave
notice today that he would on Monday
introduce in the house resolution
providing for a thorough investigation
of charges recently made against the
management of the Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
4f6 Private Pension Bills Passed.
Washfn grnn Eehruary 2A-Tn a fw.

WasnlngtCn, FEBRUARY Zf.-In Two
hours session today the house passed
416 private pension bills besides a
number OF minor measures by unani-
nous consent. An effort was made 20
secure the passage OF the bill making
the records Of the internal revenue bu-
reau available for court evidence
against violators Of the prohibition
and local option liquor laws but as the
proceeding was by unanimous consent
a single objection blocked the measure
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-02-27
ATTACKED BY MOB
". K. Vanderbilt. l.. In
Trouble at POltcdSIa
AUTO RAN OVER 4 BOY
Rescued from Angry Crowd by a
Force Of Gendarmes

Chauffeur of the Machine Attacked.
and Mr.. Vanderbilt Kicked and
Cuffed-Violent Natives Urged Sum-
mary Vengeance Upon the Travel
ers-Mrs- Vanderbilt shown Every
Attention Provisional Release
Granted to Vanderbilt. and He Left
for Pisa-Sentence Can be q Fine OF
$500 and Imprisonment for Three
Months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
SD Ready-to-W Hats,
S1.80.

Ready-to-wear Hats, in all the latest
and newest effects, including the john
ny Jones, the Knox and Dunlap effects;
also the new roll and short-back sailors.
In plain and fancy styles. All trimmed
in the newest manner. All colors and
white and black. Worth s.. Sale price
tomorrow, 81. SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
M. P. CHURCH ELECTIONS
LIVELY DISCUSSION OVER SUM-
DAY QUESTION.

Brisk discussion of numerous important
questions made the second day of the Mary
land conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church In Baltimore yesterday quite as in
teresting as the first The attendance at all
the sessions has taxed the seating capac-
ity of the church, and many find 1t even
difficult to get standing room. The spir-
tied debates and the clever parliamentary
strategy which some of the perplexing pro-
posals brought up We're SO interesting and
at times diverting that few of the members
of the local churches who came in the
morning failed to stay all day.
The most vexing question of the day was
that of electing delegates to the conference
and church officials on Sunday. One phase
after another was brought out until the
general question Of violations OF the Sab
bath pushed It's way to the top. A resolu-
ton introduced by Rev J. j. Mccauiey. IN
which he deplored the fact that in certain
sections OF Maryland the delegates to the
convention and other church officials were
elected on Sunday, started the discussion.
Rev W. NJ Strayer declared that 1t Is
against the law of the state to conduct
the business of a church on Sunday
Conference Urged to Do Something.
Mr.. w. c. Perkins said that the confer
ence should do something more effective
than to '.deplore," and he proposed as an
amendment that any delegate elected on
Sunday be refused admission to the confer
ence. This was promptly seconded, and
these rural ministers who have been per-
hitting Sunday elections plunged earnestly
into the discussion, and 30 did the dele
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
READING OF REPORTS
Business Mems Association
Meets at Raleigh Hotel.
TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS
Adverse Action Follows Investigation
of the Kitchen Bill.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REPORT
Committee Appointed to Advocate APP
preparation for tuberculosis Hos
pital-The Reform Schools.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REPORT

When President James F. Oyster of the
Business Mems Association called to order
the meeting held last evening at the Raj
e'gh Hotel nearly hundred members OF
that organization were present to listen TO
committee reports and to discuss plans for
the betterment OF District conditions.
Ordinary routine matters were promptly
disposed Of, and upon the call of the pre-
siding officer for reports Mr.. Chas. Linkins.
chairman of the committee on law, national
and municipal legislation. read report
upon four matters of local interest which
had received the consideration of full
committee of nineteen.
First. the committee had been instructed
to examine into the ACCESSIBILITY of petit
fleming Congress to enact legislation which
would put into effect the so-caled Torrens
land system. In theory this system con-
stitutes the state for the United States In
the case of the District of Columbia). a
title company to issue to property owners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
; RESOLUTIONS Adopted

A resolution was offered by Mr.. John
Fleming extending the associations In
dprsement and support to the Northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

gates who would have been affected in fu-
ture by it's enactment, They stood up firmly
for the principle that all the work of the
church is sacred, and that in conducting an
administrative meeting It does not violate
the commandment.
Rev. j. N. Nicholson and Rev 8. B.
Treadway were opposed to the action
against eiecting delegates on Sunday They
said it was almost impossible to get to-
gether the members of the church on any
week day in the rural districts where they
had to travel far. Mr.. Treadway pointed
out that all churches collected money on
Sunday. and that no one had ever suggested
that this was in violation of the Sabbath.
Other bits of minor administration Of the
church on Sundays, such a. tho selectiou OF
Sunday school teachers and the like, were
cited The old trick Of laying II all on tho
tahio wan Proposed and then some ono
wanted Il 10 b paAeed on - the standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

Washington Citizens Association In Its hght
to preserve the lines and boundaries Of
streets and roadways, and urging that no
street should be changed from present
standard unless for some great public ne
cessity and upon consent Of a majority Of
the property owners on said street, after
due notice; also that no street shall be mar
rowed except by act Of Congress After
full discussion II was moved that the reso-
tuition be referred to the committee on
streets for an early report, and 1t was so
ordered
A resolution expressing hearty approval
of the reappointment of Commissioner Mac
farland and commencing his past services
was unanimously adopted, as was also a
resolution by Mr.. Fleming indorsing home
rule and local people for local offices. Mr..
Eugene P. Thompson's resolution indorsing
the action of the Anacostia Citizens Assoc
citation in its effort to secure the passage or
q bill appropriating $4,000 for the extension
Of Monroe street, Anacostia. to connect
with the new bridge now being constructed
across the Eastern branch, was adopted
The extension. IL made. will result In elm
mating the present undesirable grade cross
ing.
Referred to Committee.
The resolution of Mr.. Fleming withhold
ing the associations approval of the move
ment to purchase additional property for the
enlargement of Rock Creek Park was first
laid on the table then reconsidered and re-
ferred to an appropriate committee. Mr..
Fleming took the position that the money
necessary to purchase the ground referred
to could be used to much greater advantage
by improving Rock Creek valley, from
Massachusetts, avenue bridge to 18th and y
streets, as proposed by the bill now before
Congress, thus eliminating an unsightly
open sewer After adjournment of the meet
ing buffet supper was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
Another Opportunity to
Secure the Classics
at Less Than IL Former Prices.

Following partial list of special that shall offer
tomorrow Musical Publications. As have practically
limited they be had quantia point for teachers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

Persian Belts for
summer wear: one
Of the real new
novelties in belts.
Half a dollar val
ues Saturday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
Invitation to Conferences.

The question of making larger provi-
sion for the church entertaining the con-
ference was brought up In the morning but
before any action could be taken Rev. J.
NJ. Gill. pastor of the Rhode Island Avenue
Church. Washington, presented an invita-
ton to the conference to gather at his
church next year. Entertaining the con-
ference was an honor. he declared. and 1t
was on that account that he made his In
vitation before the question Of finances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

The portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
which. as announced by Earl Grey. Cover.
nor general OF Canada, at the Pilgrims
dinner in New York. March 81, is being
restored to the United States. will be ship
ped this week. 1t Is already In the possess
sion of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid.
Warrants were issued at wilkesbarre, Pa,
for the arrest OF J. d. Shaffer of Phfla-
delphia and L. H. Mitchell Of Los Angeles.
Cal. charging them with false pretense and
with defraudIng some sixty man OF Wilkes
barre and vicinity out Of 10000. which
they invested in the Joacuina Gold Mining
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06
! ssaAaAaAassAsasa.
Ioc. and r31zc. ~
Wash and White Goods AAC.

COMMENCING AT TEN O'CLOCK
tomorrow morning. we place on sale
1000 yards OF Fine Lawn Remnants.
white grounds with pretty figures.
stripes and dots OF pink. blue, green.
and light blue grounds and white flg-
ures. Lengths from to II yards.
Worth Zoe. to 125ac. n yard. Not more
than IL yards to one customer-at, per
yard. 2&c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

committee on Sabbath observance, but Mr..
Perkins. who made tho amendment, insist
ed that action be taken. and finally the
amendment and the original motion were
both defeated leaving the whole question
where 1t stood before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-06

was brought up for consideration. Both
questions were put on the table, that of
the next place of meeting being the order
for today.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1906-03-02

Sig life %iadounne ~frn9telt9e 9r6!" bao 6eIga,
enQItet af hans 6eftig6eo og bans lDnenoe 8lit.
y0ooo er mine Oro moo 8irtefig6eoen Ielp? 5rpg-
Ter on lite oct %Darfte2"
vQ4 10, fare So4onnes! 6ar ieg naret nO9en
2pi0(, Iaa er Den %oeftooarre f%oribunden Dag. Seq
Iolte, inoen ieg 9f, meo @}a0am 2ourit3en; men i8
gioer life genta9e, 6bao bun ia9oe.@
r9oot", fooreoe Sobannes. i6et oe gift pioere, ri
bar gort Oor gIi9t Dag, baaoe gu Og ieg!" 0}en
oelga forito0 life ganTfe @enin9en al hans Oro.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-04
,'OGDfN NEWS.
s Office, 2454 Washington Ave.
Ogden, Thursday, Oct. q.
YOUNG LIFE CRUSHED OUT
Arthur Anderson Ground to Pieces
Under Wheels of Switch En-
pine at Ogden.

Arthur Anderson, Is years OF age, son of
Fred Anderson. proprietor of the Atlas
saloon while walking on the main line of
the Union Pacific near Twenty-seventh
street yesterday afternoon, stepped onto
another track TO permit the limited to
pass and was run down by a switch en-
CINE and ground to pieces beneath the
wheels
Young Anderson, In company with a
number of companions. was walking along
the track about $3.50 o'clock. The Over
land Limited came along, going east.
Not seeing a switch engine that was
moving in the same direction as the linn
tied, the boy stepped from the main line
and was almost instantly struck by the
switch engine and was killed The To-
connective was stopped as quickly as pos
sble and the body taken from beneath
the wheels. The sheriffs office was noti-
fled and Deputies Clark and Shaw were
detailed on the case. After empanei-
ling jury and viewing the remains the
body was taken to the Larkin undertake
ing establishment. The body was badly
mutilated being practically cut in two
The left arm was torn off, and the other
arm badly crushed. Almost every bone in
the boys body was broken. Death, how
ever must have been instantaneous. The
switch engine was in charge of Engineer
Barney McCabe and Fireman Fred Ken
non No blame for the accident is at
tached to the railroad people
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-04
STRUCK BY ENGINE.
Swiss Badly Injured While Walking
on Track Near Harrisville.

X. Possart. Swiss. was struck by a
passenger train while walking on the
track near Harrisville, a short distance
north of this place. yesterday morning
POssart and a companion were walking
along the track when they heard the train
approach. Both men stepped from the
track. but as there is water on each side
of the right of way at that place Pos
sart did not get far enough off from the
track. and was struck by the engine and
hurled a considerable distance Possa rt' s
companion carried the injured man back
TO Harrisvile station from which place
he was brought to Ogden and taken to the
Ogden General hospital. He was found to
be seriously but not fatally hurt His
arm was badly crushed, and the scalp
was torn from the left side of his head
from the forehead half way back
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-04
Dividends Declared.

At meeting of the directors of the
First National bank yesterday, the reg
ular dividend of pa~ cent on the capt.
tai stock of the Fir. Irrational bank and
per cent on the Gpital stock of the
Ogden Savings bank was made.
At meeting of the directors of the
Pingree National bank yesterday. a >
per cent dividend. amounting to $500.
was declared on the capital stock and
an additional $1,000 added TO the surplus
fund. increasing the latter to s11, 600 This
makes per cent paid on the capital stock
this wear