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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
vHrRLED 500 FEET IN THE All
Woman Spectator OF Balloon Ascen-
sion Caught in Anchor and Taken

Kingston. n Y. August 29.-Caught
by the anchor OF balloon and whirled
500 feet In the air over the nsad3
of the 5000 spectators, Mrs, Roher, of
Brooklyn. was seriously. but not fatal
" hurt today at the Ulster county
fair. at Elenville A professional
woman aeronaut, who had been max
ing daily ascensions at the fair grounds
in a hot air balloon. had just entered
the car this afternoon and was about
TO give the order 10 cast on when the
balloon broke loose and sailed upward
with the anchor trailing. Before by
ISLANDERS could scatter the anchor fluke
caught in the dress Of q woman and
she was whipped up in the air scream
ing. As soon as the woman IN the
balloon caught sight Of her Involuntary
fellow voyager swinging far below az
the end OF the rope. she al once pulled
the safety cord. The balloon, which
bv that time had reached An altitude
Of 500 feet. quickly descended, and
reached the ground a quarter of mile
from the point Of ascension The
woman struck the ground heavily and
when picked up was found 10 be IN
conscious and TO have sustained frac-
lures Of the shoulder and broke sevcra.
fingers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
PACKING PLANTS INSPECTED
Secretary wh@on Returns From Ex.
tended Trip Throngh the West

Washington. August .s.-Secretary
Wilson. OF the department OF agricul-
ture. returned today from an extended
trip through the west and northwest
He Inspected personally mapy meat
packing plants In the various cities he
visited. making IL point always TO
call al the plants OF given city
without previous notice
In a majority Of Instances the secre-
tary found the plants In good sanI-
tay condition The packers every
where. he learned. were disposed 20
meet the requirements Of the law
without quibble or protest. their de-
sire being simply 10 learn definitely
what vas expected OF them BY the
government
By the first OF October. when the
inspection OF domestic products VIII
take effect. the secretary believes tha:
the majority OF the packing plants -
the country will have completed their
arrangements for full observance oi
the provisions Of the new law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
5 S1.UOPER YEAR
Representatives Ask Intsr-Ssase Cnsn-
nervr Commission for Exteassou Of
Time In Which tn IFle Schedules.
VIII Obey tho Law in All R~x~sr-

Washington. Angus; -s-Evsry one
o. the express companies under she rv-
Gently enacted railroad rate Law il
s~~Aing an extension - time IL wh.rh
10 Tie with the Interstate oonnerca
commission is schedules Of rates rrp.
'.Heo 'o8 oN n" act All of them rep
eSeH' - n" commission that IL aax
0ssa II! impossible thus fsv to car1ply
aoSo'a'eiH "tta the requirements of
'tse Jaw because th"y have no. had tsse
time necessary IL complete tAc.r kched.
uies or rates TO-DAY their rspYesanta.
tiFes appeared before the s.far1sis sxis,s,
and expressed their desire ro .,r.nlx
absolutely with the law n all rexperss
required. out assured fhr commission
that II had been. thus Ia. phy-icaIl,
impossible t1 perform .ue nrrr4es,-.
work n the preparation oi their rates
Tor filing with the commission.
Frank II Plat. of \cw YORK ~ ;ha
United States Express c,mrans Told
the commission that his COMPANY thus
lar. had prepared about 4,-s uba rates
but that i VAS nos through by any
means. He said that the COMPANY had
strained itself to the utmost II doing
the work and now had tifty additional
men al work on the schedules. but Il
would require some tlIe- Vet 10 com
plete the work. He urged the com
mission. in addition to granting an ex-
tension OF time to do the work. not ta
Insist upon posting OF the schedule OF
rates AT every ONCE. As that practically
would be physical imposstbillfy. In
fna ~ H.
was developed that the expense Of the
express business IN the aggregate was
Just about twice as great as the cx-
pense OF the transportation 81 express
matter on The railroads
In other words. one half In round
hgures. Of the cost Of the transmits
sion of express matter was paid to the
railroads and one half Tor carriage and
other charges
The commission was addressed b.
j. II. Bradley Of New York general
traffic manager OF the American Ex-
press company, Joseph Zimmerman.
superintendent Of traffic Of the Adams
Express COMPANY John - Ludlow.
traffic manager OF Wells Fargo and
company. Charles l. Loop. vice prcsl-
dent OF the Southern Express COM
'pany u. ;. Elliott general manager Of
the Great Northern Express company.
and c. H Crosby. vice president and
general manager of the United States
Express company.
All Of the speakers assured the COM
mission that their companies were do
ing everything in their power to put
commission in possession Of the schcd-
ules at the earliest possible date. They
agreed generally that II would take
until November lsi for them 10 com
plete their individual rates. In the
opinion Of all a further extension ot
the time would be necessary for The
filing of joint rates.
The commission made no order but
1t is probable that one will bo issued
At a later date
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
SUITS AGAINST PACKERS
Charged Of Selling Short Weight LAro
Brought by City Sealer Grein-

Chicago, August 2S.-City Sea1er
Joseph Grein, today directed that suits
be instituted against Armour and COM
pany. Nelson Morris and company,
Swift and company, and the Angie
American Provision company on
charge of selling short weight iard-
The city sealer declared today that
Yesterday that he and one of his IN
spectors purchased five pound pals OF
lard at the stock yards and found them
to be from three 10 twelve ounces
short in weight Mr.. Grein declared
today that he had received numerous
complaints regarding short weight OF
lard. and made the investigation In
consequence Of these complaints
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
WILMINGON n. c., AUGUST 81 7,Oe

response by Mr.. Bryan to the in
dorsements which recently have heen
accorded him by various state CON
ventlons as the next democratic nresi-
Dental candidate.
Asked pointedly regarding the prob
aoility- or his candidature, Mr.. BRYAN
salo ne had nothing to add to the let
Ter he wrote former Senator J. K.
Jones, OF Arkansas. in which he said
lie might accept third nomination
under conditions which he named
AT tonight's conference at the home
OF Mr.. Nixon, were Mayor Tom 7.
( Johnson, of Cleveland, Ohio. National
| Committeeman Campau, of Michigan
Mack, OF New York, and Baughman
OF Maryland, William Hoge. president
of the Commercial Travellers and Anti
trust League, who discussed the mans
Tor tomorrow nights reception. Alex
ander TrOup Of Connecticut. who ex-
plalned the details of the programme
arranged for Mr.. Bryan's welcome tn
New Haven on Friday, Robert Davis
OF Jersey. City, who explained the ar
iangements for the JERSEY CITY well
come next Saturday evening, Harry
". Walker, OF the reception committee
Tor New York, Augustus Thomas and
Edward F. Goltra. All of these, to-
gether with Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Col
ira, were guests of Mr.. Nixon at din
ner
Mr.. Bryan will spend tomorrow
morning opening a vast quantity of
mail which was handed to him on
board the steamer today. He will
work with his secretary answering
such OF the correspondence as is urgent
and will then board tre Goltra yacht
once more to make his formal entry
into New York, at 4 D. m.
Mr.. Bryan surrounded by his fellow
passengers stood we'll forward on the
promenade deck of the Princess Irene,
as the vessel, steamed past Sandy
Hook shortly after 2 o'clock this after
noon. His face was wreathed in
smiles, and he seemed more than
pleased at the thought of setting foot
on his native soil again. Far down
the lower bay the Illini made the
Princess Irene. and steamed with her
to the quarantine station. Mr.. Bryan
was hailed by those on board the
yacht and waved his recognition of the
cheers and salutes that were given.
His steamers aNchor had not been cast
in quarantine before the Nebraskan
was met by a delegation of newspaper
men,
Asked regarding his opinion as to
the chances for a democratic victory
two years hence Mr.. Bryan said:
Z have been away for some time
and [ can add that | have been away
too long to come back a prophet. I
never predict, for predictions do not
tell the story. You have seen some
prediction given out in the heat of
the campaign and you even know how
different some estimates from what
come to pass. No, | VIII not prOphesy.
Il always assumed that the chances
of democratic success dre improving.
[ believe that the people are coming to
recognize that the democratic ideas are
the ideas Of the people. 1t is not easy
to fix definitely when these ideas will
triumph, but I believe that there is al
ways a forward movement toward that
triumph.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
TRUST FUNDS SAFE
Securities Of Various Church
Boards Intact.
FEW BROKERAGE LOANS
Local Market Receivers From its
Decentralization.

Exact Condition of Afair~ Not Yct
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hope soon to
Reopen the Doors OF their Bank.
Reported That the Local Banks
$1,000 900 With Which To RehabiIi-
tate the Trust Company-This Could
Not be Verified
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
Reciprocal Tariff Concessions Win
Spain.

washington, August zs-Ine sVa'e
department tonight made public pro
clamation by President Roosevelt &C.
claring and putting into effect on Sep
tember 1st. next, the new agreement
as to reciprocal tariff concessions be-
tween this government and Spain. IN
der the agreement American goods
are to pay duty according to Spain 5
second tariff schedule-the rate &C
corded favored nations-in return for
American concessions in the way of
toriff reductions on wines. and other
Spanish imports into the ohlteo
States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31

Never can tell when you'll mash 4
finger or suffer cut, bruise. burn or
scald. Be prepared Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31
|III I'm NEW YORK
\ The Night at Home Of
| Lewis Nixon.
|fi4ENG[ HELD THERE
4 MI be Drawn Into Discus
sion Of Politics.

,on Wa lcCOrded the Return
,.hrq,Lan-Iic Did Not Land in
vorL (ity but was Taken on
scam Yacht TO Staten Island
,. Hr i the Guest OF Lewis
n-FornaI Entry Into New
- UiII ne Made at 4 O'Clock
\ Ntcrno"h.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-08-31

lfrrrnoon,
! yo-E August 29.-Under grey
INIT in pXuberanc spirits, and
h ,, the suns Of U,any climes
year Of traV | completed
The world. Williams Jennings
af Nebraska. twice the nominee
Democratic party for president
/ United States and already en-
as the candidate of 1908, steam
/, 20 New York this afternoon on
eamer Princess Irene, and re-
an ovation from a large well
3 i. party which went down to
#-il- 10 meet and cheer the in
! -g vessel and its distinguished
pr
] Bryan dd not enjoy his usual
during the voyage but he was
better today, ana said that he
sre he would be able to carry out
pans which have been made for
during the next few days. He
'@T much fatjgued when he
IL The steamer and during the
voyage suffered from indigestion
>@rrr headache His illness was
~--gs enough to interfere with
III. however, and he devoted a
i ."tou OF the nine days at sea
taT.A~ his speeceS, and in keep
Ills correspondence.
B.Eaa VIII not land in New
I'll. nroyer until tomorrow af-
Z when he will be received at
a--.. by delegations of prOmi-
.eIoGats from all parts of the
e. ana escorted to the hotel
/ r. VII. make his headquarters
--'e. He was taken off the
?, -rne by special permission OF
III. Roosevelt shortly after the
1aa anchored IN quarantine.
t Went aboard two tugs. which
FL chartered by "Bryan's Ne
-"Me folks. where he was ex-
greeted. and hailed as the next
--1 Went aboard thetrim little
'..--- owned by his long time
a-a schoOlmate. Edward F.
u s. Louis and such demo-
a> Norman Mack, national COM
nan Tor New York and Daniel
~-.la0. national committeeman
-,~.SaH. We're awaiting him.
"..A. Mr.. Bryan was taken to
-~a@S OF The Oceanic Yacht club.
.y~. l.. /, where ne was landed
: "I.r."d in an automobile to
.~.7 O. Lewis Nixon, Ben
vi The heights of Tompkins-
- overlooking the harbor.
Nr. Bryan spent the night, the
N".AG devoted to a serious
-le with intimate personal
ana men OF prominence in his
No especial ponttcal signifi-
'&S attached to the conference
k "Ao attended it and who de-
p-,.aS purpose was merely to learn
!, ~ 80 wishes regarding the plans
), ~a'e heen made for him dur
:, "SA, 'Wo weeks, and to &C
h '1L Win the drift of affairs at
49, d" was accompanied by his
D., -""g5ter, Miss Grace Bryan.
a,5 "' went with him on the II
/, 70 Mr.. Nixon's home. Miss
L - ,So-s.hIed on the steamer, and
| ~. ".gA, with friends in the
Io,.s. Moses c. Wetmore, OF
,, ,c,n NT and Mrs. NJ. F. Dunlop
k,srIso, WI" had been travelling
b ,.-. OF he Bryans' during the
a,,i, ra.S OF their tour of Europe
,ned p,d on The Princess Irene.
sr:"h could not be drawn into
'o q political questions to-
| .s@. II, have to say of politics al
EsIs9s, e, ana with my incomplete
/ arsoo ST OF affairs at home will bt
f. 2'Io" cao" night at the Madison
b. 'arden reception under tht
.,Tl~,1. o. the Commercial Travellers
/ Ta srs Ls2sue. L, Probably ther
+ bs'd snd that I shall discuss sub
b sdd,, 'T spoken of before" Mr..
sss sesa s.i. with twinkling eye.
/ aishr+@ r@'a @.th that t Onight's confer
he f., f... nave some weight regard
|cb vb;S vtbsa,ores of tomorrow night.
""'ch VIII he in tho no+rra y
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10

with business men and
can help you more than
anyother. It placed 221
pupils in business po-
sitions last year, will To-
cate over 800 this year.
1t uses the personal
method of instruction,
advancing each pupil
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
A Real Novelty at Last.

At the Dickinson opera house on Sat
urday, Nov. II, will appear this seasons
most pronounced comedy success, "The
Belle of Japan" which has met with
brilliant success everywhere on account
Of its originality and great pleasing pow
ers. This novel comedy introduces
many new types of character " be-
fore presented on the stage. The story
deals of life as now seen in Japan and is
consistently told, and the comedy at all
times is bright and the interest never for
a moment lags, but on the contrary in
creases to the very drop of the final
curtain. Throughout the performance
musical and dancing numbers are intro
duced. The scenery and costumes are
most beautiful and alone are worth going
to witness. Miss Bessie Clifton, late star
of "The Missouri Girl" "A Hoosier
Daisy" and "The Minister'S Sweet
hearts," will be seen in the title role sup
ported by an excellent cast. A full
house will certainly witness this attrac-
ton and it is therefore advisable to Sc
cure seats early.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10

Two days after election the
Bismarck Tribune sums up the
situation as follows: "Senatol
Hansbrough believes the recent
election indicative of the be.
ginning Of industrial retrogres.
sion.' This is a pessimistic view
In this state it is the topping
over of a top heavy party. 1t is
the reaping of the whirlwind after
the planting and cultivation of
party dissention. 1t is a rebuke
to a blind partizanship that pre-
vented republican leaders from
properly Analysing public senti-
ment. 1t is the volcanic eruption
of an accumulation of grievances
and disappointments, some just
and some unjust. The Tribune
doesn't believe the result indi-
Gates the beginning of industrial
retrogress.' 1t means the dawn
Of political sense and an appeal
to reason that will result at the
first opportunity, two years hence,
in a reunited and harmonious re-
publican party in North Dakota"
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
PURE GOLD L SEEN.

Pure gold is of one unvarying and un-
changing color, but few people ever see
such gold. The kind used as money or
for jewelry has alloy in it after it is
manufactured into the desired article.
In medicine, however, there is one
remedy that can always be relied on for
its purity and that is Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. In its composition is used
only the very best and purest ingredi-
ents, and its increasing popularity is
proof that the public appreciates this
one pure remedy. Therefore we urge
you to insist on having Hostetter's with
our Private Stamp over the neck Of the
bottle. 1t always cures poor appetite,
sick headache, vomiting, indigestion,
dyspepsia, A%atulency, female ills, chills,
colds or malarial fever. Don't fail to
try a bottle at once.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
ProcIaims Thanksgiving
A proclamation:

A proclamation:
The time of the year has come when,
in accordance with the wise custom of
Our %torefathers, it becomes my duty to
set aside a special day of Thanksgiving
and praise to the Almighty because of
the blessings we have received and of
prayer that these blessings may be con-
tinued.
Yet another year of widespread we'll
being has passed.
Never before in our history or the
history of any other nation has a people
enjoyed mor Astounding material pros
perity than is ours.
Material well-being, indispensable
though it is, can never be anything but
the foundations of true national great
ness and happiness.
Accordingly, hereby set apart Thurs
day, the twenty-ninth day of November
next, a day Of Thanksgiving and suppli-
cation, on which the people shall meet
in their homes or their churches, de-
voutly acknowledge all that has been
given them and to pray that they may in
addition receive the power to use these
| gifts Alright.
(SeaD Theodore Roosevelt.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
Valley City Normal Notes.

The class in current events, composed
OF seniors, meets once a week under the
direction Of DR.. Gillette. The object of
this class is to be informed on current
topics, to study the interdependence of
all human society and also some of the
great problems the world is facing.
Almost without exception, the graduates
of our school will be teachers and as
such it will be absolutely necessary for
them to be in touch with the worlds
events. At present the class is discuss
ing the advantages and disadvantages of
municipal ownership of the water and
light plants of Valley City, also review
ing the entire Panama canal situation.
Miss West, the librarian, has taken
several classes through the library for
the purpose of instructing them how to
find the reference books when wanted.
Our library, although not a large one, is
as we'll organized as any to be found, and
new students unfamiliar with libraries
are always instructed as to its use.
A class in trigonometry has been
formed, the first in the history of the
school. If found satisfactory it may be
made a permanent feature of the course
in higher mathematics, although not re-
quired for graduation. /,
Prof. Barton has charge of the man
ual training department as formerly.
This curse is elective and a number of
the students have availed themselves of
the opportunity to add it to their studies.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
Develop Bowman County,

The American of Aberdeen, s.. D., of
recent date published the following
which will interest many PRESS readers:
John H. frey of this city is the organ
izer Of a huge land syndicate to operate
in Bowman county, N. D., with head
quarters in Aberdeen. Mr.. frey, in
company with two other gentleman, re-
turned last Saturday from an extended
trip along the new Milwaukee survey
and this trip has resulted in the forma-
ton of the syndicate, as the members of
the party were SO favorably impressed
by the country and its outlook that they
consider it an ideal proposition to de-
velop. Mr.. frey said yesterday to a
representative of the American that the
land was of a remarkably good quality
and supporting a luxuriant growth OF
grass. But the most important resource
of the land is the great quantity of lig-
mite coal underlying it. The coal is of
good quality and of almost an inexhaust-
ible amount, a vein on a neighboring
seCtlon, winch is being worked con-
stantly, measuring 20 feet across.
The organization of the syndicate is
not yet completed but will be matured
in a short time. The members include
some of the mos prominent business
men of this state and of Illinois. John
A. brennan Of Illinois, attorney for the
Illinois Central railroad, will probably
be president of the concern, and among
the members will be James c. brennan,
a prominent Illinois attorney and brother
of John A. brennan, ]. G. and G. C..
Riggs of Red6eld and !. H. Holmes
and J. H. frey of this city.
The members who were interviewed
state that land in the vicinity of the tract
which they have purchased is rapidly
being bought by settlers, the prevailing
prices being $3.50 and SIS per acre.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
he Best Christmas Pres.
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The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10
that teachers work, be it ever SO

that teachers work. be it ever so
worthy.
Visit the schools. See the good
work being done. You will find
much to commend. You will
appreciate what it is to teach a
room full of restless children and
you may wonder how the teacher
does as well as she does. If you
take exception to her methods,
tell HER SO and make it a rule not
to mention it to anyone else, least
of all before the children.
The Dickinson press., 1906-11-10

Too much machine politics ap,
pears to have been administered
in North Dakota of late years.
The people are usually right and
the leaders will take warning and
do things differently in the future.
The state is naturally republican
and will wheel into line two years
hence