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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-24

Rock Island H., April 23.-The
head officers Of the Modern Woodmen
OF America oday announced an APP
preparation Of $4,000 for San Fran.
cisco.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-24
"A Man 5
Duty

II is TO his family first, then to
bis friends.
What obligation requires a
man TO give personal security
for his friends, and thus inperii
his family's welfare
Corporate Bonds, as furnished
e by the American Surety Com
pany OF New York, are in
every way superior to Personal
Sureties, and are rapidly So
perseding them.
Il Don't assume an unnecessary
Il risk because Of a mistaken idea
OF friendship.
When asked to sign a bond, DO
n yoar friend a service by putting
q him in communication with the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-24
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
THE WADE HAMPTON STATUE.
Unveiled With Appropriate Ceremonies
Before a Crowd of Many Thousands
in Coiumbia-Oration by General r.
G Rutier

Columbia, S. c., November 20.-The
Wade Hampton was unveiled here to-
day in the presence of a crowd Of ten
or fifteen thousand visitors, augmented
by the city's population. Business was
suspended in honor Of the occasion.
\ feature va he parade, which was
probably the lonsos- ever seen III this
city. In the line of march were ilu~
merous military and civic organiza-
tons Besides three companies from
the military institutions CT the state,
and about twenty-five companies of
state troops, there HcIe the survivors
Of Hampton's cavalry, mounted, a long
line Of Confederate veterans, SONS OF
veterans and a stream Of ca..I2Gas cen
tanning distinguished guests. There
were also three bands OF music.
On reaching the staCtC. which is lC-
Gated in the state house grounds, the
procession disbanded, forming in a cir
Gle around the large stand erected for
the speakers and Invited guests.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by Bishop Ellison Capers, fol-
lowed by a short address by Is. A. Nor
gan Of Greenville, who presented the
statue to the state On behalf Of the
monument commission Il accepting
the statue, Governor D. c. Hayward de-
livered a splendid address, introducing
General M. G. Butler, the orator of the
day.
When General Butler had concluded
the eulogy upon his coniade in arms
and colleague in congress, state Sen
ator Richard 1 Manning read & beaut;-
full poem dedicated to the occasion by
James Henry Rice, Jr.
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affairs was born Of his conscientious
conviction as to the duty OF citizen
ship. He had no selfish ambitions
and did not seek public honors for
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT. He did
not seek applause, nor fear criticism,
either Of which he received with IN
concern. He avoided sensationalism
by instinct In all relations and depre-
Gated the seeking of public or private
popularity. He little thought Of self,
either in personal or public relations,
and his mind was devoid of egotism.
He would not flat.er; he could not
fawn. He was courteous to meo.
o was his uniform courtesy aLateo
save to rebuke questionable conduct or
puncture the sham Of false preterse.
He was gentle and deferenIal I o wo-
men, with chivalry, but not ga'ian-
try. He loved little children who
would gather around him end chat
with him as il a playmate. He had
respect for religion and equal con-
tempt for its cloak, and, in il ali, ne
was sincere, with q sincerity that un-
consciously spoke itself in manner,
expression and speech. He had al
ways been a regular attendant CT
church, and in later years he
a devout communicate OF the Episco-
pal church. He was no. only honest
IN conviction, speech and conduct,
but he was honorable, and his honor
vas %inviolable. He was a MAJ or
strong constitution, wnlcn temperate
on of old age, Endowed naturally
MIL y cfp0no -ioHrc1c onG rcc<sooa
mind, it's clearness was preserved in
him until his end. He was dignifed
ii appearance, with an intellectual
and f~orceful cauntenance, and il pr
sOnal conversation was fond of aimee
dCtes, "reminiscences and intelligent
discussion. In his estimate Of N n
and analysis Of character or events,
he displayed an intuitiye insight. In
his Judgment Of men, he was appre-
ciative of virtues and intClerant OF
evil. He was not a demOnstrative
man in his general intercourse, but
beneath a calm reserve of manner
he was cordial and considerable. Born
and reared under the influences Of
the old south, he reyerenced it's rec
ord and traditions, but permitted
neither to dominate him with linger-
ing regrets of the past. He believed
his state and section mad progressed
in higher civilization, = on different
lines, and was in thorough sympathy
with the progressive development Of
the period through which he lived in
his later years. Warm in his affec-
lions, he was reverenced and beloved
in his own home; loyal in his relation
ships and friendships, he was held
in affectionate esteem by relatives and
friends; true to duty, as a private cit
izen, as a soldier, as a judge, he al
ways enjoyed in a high degree the
confidence, respect and admiration Of
the citizens of this state and section.
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dent-Had Extensive Interests i'm
Many Parts of the Country.

Washington, NOVEMBER 2O.-General
John H. BrByant, a prominent resident
of this city, and New York, and having
extensive interests in many parts of
the country, died here yesterday after
an illness of three days. He is survived
by his wife Katherine c. bryant, and a
daughter Miss Katherine Bryant.
Funeral services will be he'll here On
Thursday.
Among other things, General Bryant
was interested in the purchase Of the
Western Maryland railroad. in the
Choctaw Coal and Railroad company,
was proprietor of The Richmond En-
quirer, owned factories in Richmond,
Petersburg and Greensboro, n. C. He
was president of the Seattle and In
ternational railway company, the Sc
attic Coal and Coke company and CT
the Gilman Coal company.
He was a member Of the staff of the
governor of Virginia His factory in
Richmond was in the building that was
used as Libbey prison during the civil
war.
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was afterwards known as
Company t." and was assigned to the
18th North Carolina regiment Qnfan-
try). The companies first composing
this regiment r~endezvoused at Camp
Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, and On
July l, 1861, organized by electing its
field officers. Captain Oliver Pendle-
ton Meares was elected lieutenant
colonel. He was subsequently assigned
to the 61st North Carolina regi-
ment. He saw active service in the
state in the battles CT Kinston. Fort
Fisher and Bentonsvills, and in Vir-
ginia in defense Of Petersburg, also
the assault on Fort Donnellson and
in the battles of Cold Harbor and
Drewery's Bluff, as we'll as other mill
itary service. His military service
was characterized by bravery, courage
and devotion to the cause.
In 1867, the legislature established
the criminal court of New Hanover
county, and elected Judge Meares to
the Office Of judge. He held this posi-
ton until the adoption of the new
constitution in July 1868. The new
constitution did not provide for a
criminal court, and his office was ter
minated. He again entered upon the
practice Of his profession in this city
and continued in active practice un-
til again reelected to the bench.
In the campaigns of 1868, 1870, 1872,
and 1876, he took a most active part
as a democratic speaker and leader.
He exerted a strong influence upon
the policies Of his party and the state
at that time, enjoying the confidence
and respect of public men and citi-
zens, particularly of this section OF
the state. His speeches In these cam
paigns were notable for their fearless
denunciation Of the corruption and
misrule both in local and state govern
ment Of the radica. parry that at that
time dominated this county and state
He was often urged by a large fol
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
AN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
}. +. Denipsy Shot by Night Operator
Parish-ltaid on an Illicit Still
Bankers Decide on Group Plan.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, y. C.. Nov. 20.-J. f. Demp-
sey, white, Of Portsmouth was shot.
perhaps seri1asl" in the abdomen III
the train dis01C:rr5 Office Of III. :. 81
nCa-d sir Line here. while asleep by
night c. ~-ator r. u Parish who says
il was occidental. Dempsey does not
blame Parish, the latter says he was
examining his pistol. He a. once call
ed a physician. He Is Ia tie station
house. Dempsey had BEEN q fagman
on the Tidewater railway
Raleigh, y. G. Nov. 20.-Revenue
collectors captured q "m~oonstine' dis
tillery in Richmond county. a reno-t
was current that m~consriners Intended
attacking tce officers and rescuing the
property, but they did no. mat.riaIize.
The Industrial club meets tomorrow
TO consider consoiidation with the
chamber OF commerce.
The corporation commission reduces
freight rates On apples, cabb1ges and
various vegetables FROM points on the
Southern railway in this sta-a. This
viii give a rate of % percent lower
than now. The order Is effective De
csmber first.
Thirty-seven applicants, one q NO.
man, for license IS pharmacists are be-
fore the state board here. Two are
coiored.
The executive committee OF the
North Carolina Bankers association
decided upon what is known az the
Group plan, dividing the state into sew
en- districts. This plan will secure a
larger attendance a. meetings and fs
more conveient and cheaper.
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tics were chiefly those of great logi-
cal power; ~quickness Of perception
and a wonderful power Of concentra-
ton. He was a man eInphatically Of
progressive ideas and throughout his
career he was an ardent advocate and
supporter of the state University as
well as of an efficient system Of pub
lie schools throughout the state. He
was an earnest and Jealous advocate
of the construction of railroads and
other works of internal improvement;
and it was truly said of him at his
death that he had lived more than
fifty years in advance of his people"
1t may be truly said Of Judge
Meares that in vigor of mind and in
dependence of character, he strongly
resembled his father, and what is said
above of his father may be as truly
said of him.
His mother, Catharfne G. Davis,
was a daughter of General Thomas
Davis, who was an officer of the war
of 1872 and prominent in this section
OF the state as a lawyer and a public
leader. She was a woman of beauty,
culture and refinement, and exerted
a strong influence upon the educa-
tional development of her children.
The early environment of his boy
hood and youth were those of educa-
ton, intellectual culture and social re-
fnement; advantages, that, if utilized,
develop character, and in the person
of Judge Meares were strikingly mani
Tested. His youth indicated strength
of character and settled purpose. He
was prepared for college at the Bing-
ham school and Caldwell institute and
completed his education at the Uni
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
JUDGE MEARES DIED
YESTERDAY EVENING
One of the Most Prominent Men in Eastern North Carolina,
Judge of the Criminal Court for a Period of II Years.
He Was a Lawyer of Consider able Ability.

versity Of North Carolina, graduating
in the class OF 184S. He then COM
menced the study OF law under Judge
Battle, Of the University law school.
In 1850 he was licensed to practice
and from that time until the breaking
out of the war, he followed his 70
fession either at the bar or on the
bench, in his native state. He was
appointed Clerk and Master in Equity,
a position Of more than ordinary i'm
portance under the old system Of prac-
tice and pleading, the duties Of which
under the new system have been di-
vided between the ClerE and Judge of
the Superior Court, and in this capac-
ity he served several years. His
painstaking care and faithful dis
charge of duty were exhibited by him
in this position. He us=d to relate
the anecdote that, on one occasion,
when he presented his docket to the
late Judge Caldwell fer his approval
the judge who was distinguished for
his singularity Of character, 1eproved
him for the neatness II care he had
shown in writing up the records of his
office, for, said the judge, it was incon-
! sistent with the habits Of a good law
yer.
He rose to prominence at the bar
and vas recognized as a strong lawyer
before the outbreak Of the civil war
He was an old time Wing and active
ly engaged as a public speaker in the
campaigns of 1852, 1856 and 1860. He
was an electoral candidate on the Fill
more ticket in the campaign of 1856
His speeches in these campaigns were
marked by mental vigur and political
learning.
After the election of President Lin
coin, he became a secessionist and
when his state seeded, he promptly
entered the military service of the
confederate states, as Captain of the
wilmington Rifle Guards" which
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
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Greensboro. November 2O.-The me-
mortal exercises held here today I'm
honor of DR.. McIver. late president OF
the State Normal and Industrial col
fege. were plainly significant OF the
high place he has won In the esteem
of the best element of progressive life
in this and other states. IT vas dis
tinctivcly a tribute from those he had
educated, in h persons OF many for
mer students from all parts OF the state.
of those he had inspired by the pres
ence of leading educators n co-work-
ers from his and other states. and q
literal ~outrouring OF citizens of the
city who kne and appreciated at close
range the splendid personal civic and
material value of the man.
One OF the highest u To his
worth and forcefuf life was the n
paid inferentially by the emphatic alb
sance of politicians. no state govern
ment Official. judge OF the bench, con-
gressmen or United States senator be-
ing present. But there was assembled
at least five hundred out-of-town vtsi-
tors, r1presenting the leading educa-
tors among the men and women Of the
state to pay tribute to the memory and
the worth of the departed.
The addresses were of a high order
and Of appreciative merit, DR. z. 4.
Alderman. president Of the University
of Virginia, a coworker through life
1-liverins the principal one. which was
magnificent in every respect. Other
short addresses were made by President
George T. Winston. President Venable.
State superintendent Joyner, Miss Mary
X. Applewhite, representing former
students, DIR. J. F.. Brooks. represent
ing the Guilford alumni association.
The large auditorium Of the students
building was packed with people. and
the exercise throughout were exceed
ingly impressive and beautiful.
At q meeting OF the board OF direc-
tors held in the afternoon 30 select a
successor to DIR. McIver. as president
of the college, State Superintendent J.
Y. Joyner. Who had been generally
conceded as the next president came
before the board and stated that he
could not accept the position. where
upon the loaTd continued the admins
traticn IF the college in the hands of
the present superintendent. Dean J. /.
FOust. until the close of tiie school
year June 1st. 1907. and will provide as
soon as possible an assistant to Presi-
dent Foust. This refusal OF Joyner Is
taken by NAM to mean an acute stage
of political conditions at present and
in future over the question OF educa-
tionai policies in the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
PEOPLES BOUND OVER.
Charge Against Him, Assault with a
Deadly MISUNDERSTANDING Hear
ing Before Mayor Waddell-Other
Cases IL the Police Court.

Engineer Jim Peoples. who shot n
negro by the name of John Mcdowell
lon the steamer Tar Heel about ten
days ago, was given a preliminary
hearing before Mayor Waddell yester-
day morning upon the charge of assault
with a deadly weapon. On the night
Mcdowell was shot it was though. he
was going to die and Engineer Peoples
was held at the city hall awaiting re
isults. The wounds proved not 10 De
dangerous and the negro will o O be
well. Mcdowell had previously made
Ia statement that he was drunk the
might the affair occurred and didn't
know what happened. Mr.. James c.
Lucas testified that the negro vent at
Engineer Peoples and he shot TO defend
himself.
Mr.. Herbert McC1ammy defended Mr..
Peoples and no one prosecuted. Owing
Ito the nature Of the case, Mayor Wad-
idell thought it the proper thing to do TO
bind the defendant over TO the higher
loourt so as the matter can be investi-
igated further. Peoples a released
under a $50 bond.
| There were quite a number OF other
defenders and among the number were
lseveral Migrants and all of them 20.
terms Of thirty days. Gussie Davis,
Nancy Davis and Mabel Mills. all va
grants, got 80 days each at the county
farm, and Martha Virgins and Ida
Fields, each got 80 days for disorderly
lconduct. Augustus Hail and Duncan
Henderson each got 80 days on The
roads for disorderly conduct. and Dun
lean Henderson was also bound over
Ito the higher ocurt for carrying q con-
lcealed weapon. His bond was placed
lat 500 but even IL he wanted TO he
toould not give ii for the next 30 days
Ifor he will be On the roads.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
Transfers OF Real Estate.

The following deeds were placed On
yesterday:
H. F. Wilder and wife TO Susie
Townsend. for the sum of $40 and
other considerations, a lot so by i5e
feet, same being In western line OF
Eleventh street. 1s5 feet north Of
Princess
Annie E. Leggett. ct al, of Craven
county. to John II. Brunjes. for the
sum OF S2,10o a lot 30 by Sc feet. same
street, 1913 feet north Of Second.
a B. Corbett. of Savannah. and
John Fl. Sweeny ct al. OF Wilmington
for h sum or $1,000. lot where the
w. and W. road intersects the right of
way of the Wilmington and New Bern
road.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
PRESIDENT IS FIRM
by Order for Discharge
Of Troops.
WILL HEIR NEW FACTS
Then MAY Consider What Further
Action to Take.

al Persons Claiming to Have New
Facts Concerning the Brownsville
III Shape for Consideration by the
President at Once on Ills Return.
Influences Ii WG-k 10 Get the Dis
charge Order NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Taft Refuses 10 Discuss the Case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23

Hon. j. A. Brown, OF Chadbourn,
spent yesterday in the city en- route TO
Norfolk to attend a meeting Of the lum-
bermen. He is one of the best posted
men in eastern Carolina In regard 10
the berry business and he says the
acreage is going to be greatly reduced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23

New York. November 20.-A cable
gram from President Roosevelt declin-
ing 70 rescind his order discharging
colOred troops of the 25th regiment un-
less tho facts as known TO him are
shown to be false, but expressing his
Willingness to hear new facts bearing
on the case was made public today by
|Gilchrist Stewart, Of the Constitutional
League.
Mi. Stewart cables to President
Roosevelt at Ancon, Panama, as fol-
lows:
Republican county committee
iimously denounced discharge Of color
led soldiers. Parsons, Olcott. Bennett,
~petitioning department.
Newspapers emphatic. Developments
land new facts warrant. Ask immedi-
ate suspension order"
The presidents reply contained the
following:
Unless facts known to me shown
lto"be false the order will under no cir
lc~umsta-ces be revoked, and | shall not
for one moment consider ~suspending it
on a simple allegation that there are
NEW facts until these new facts are laid
before ne. Inform any persons nav
ing new facts. to have them in shape
ito lay before me at once on my return,
land I will then consider whether or
mot any further action by me is called
for.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-11-23
JOINER DECLINES
VIII MOI be President Of the
State Normal.
As SUCCESSOR TO M'1VER
Memorial Exercises Brought Forth
Fine Tributes.

MANY CORNER Students of the Lament
ell NcIvcr and Prominent Educators
From ali Parts of the Country join
cd I'm the Memorial Meetins-Mag-
nifc,rn Address by DIR. T.. 4. Alder
man-Exercises Were Exceedingly
beautiful and impressive.
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Meares retired, the administration Of
the criminal court tended to destroy
respect for law, and with the
loosening of the reigns of justice, the
criminal instinct of. our lawless ele-
ment, with its constant accession
from other localities, became ram
part and defiant. Had the law at that
time been firmly enforced we would
have been spared the necessity Of that
revolution, which was brought about
more by social than political unrest
His prompt and practical dispatch
Of the business of the court and his
careful oversight of it's expenses con
tributed through his judicial district
to the reduction of the cost Of the ad-
ministration of the criminal Law.
His life was one of singular purely
Of purpose and rectitude OF conduct
He was temperate in all habits, regu-
lar in the performance Of his work,
observant Of his socis, duties and at
tentiye to his domestic relations. He
was frank, candid and open-minded
both in public and private relations.
He was pronounced in his convic-
lions either upon public questions OF
private subjects, and he was bold In
the expression of his opinions when
occasion arose and utterly Indifferent
to their effect upon his personal inter
est He despised the hypocrite. hated
tempt of hypocrisy and selfish expe-
diency he Internationally approached
intolerance. His interest in public
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TIEO

Washington, November 20.-Secre-
tary Taft refused to make any state
lment whatever tonight concerning the
negro troop which ave been ordered
discharged al Fort Reno.
~ cant discuss the case until tomor-
Secretary Taft replied to all
Questions. He refused to say wheth-
Ter he had been in communication with
the president by wireless.
Immediately after his arrival in
Washington his afternoon from New
Haven, Secretary Taft wen to the war
and summoned General
|OliEer, the assistant secretary of war;
Major General AinswOrth: the military
secretary Brigadier Thomas H. Barry,
the chief Of staff, for a conference.
William Loeb, Jr., the secretary to the
president was also summoned to the
war department before the end of the
conference which lasted more than an
hour.
All were silent about the conclusions
Preached and It is assumed hat the Sec
rotary Of val has decided to let the
case Of the colOred troops stand just
whore it is until after he gets in touch
with President Roosevelt. who is eX-
pscted to arrive at Ponce, Porto Rico
morning.
The war department had no adviccS
confirming reports from Fort Reno
THAT 25 of the members of the 25th in
Ifantry have already been discharged.
SO far as the department knows only
seven members Of the battalion respon-
ls.ble for the riot at Brownsville have
'Heen dismissed and these were soldiers
iWh0 we're arrested at San Antonio and
lWerc dismissed from the service after
the courts failed to suostantiata
icharges. Men We're participants in the
triOt at Fort Brown.