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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03
UPSET IN RIVER AND DROWNED
Batteau Containing Ten CaDsiZed and
Three of the Men Lost Their Lives.

Norfolk, Va, March 31-Three men
were drowned in the western branch
Of the Elizabeth river late this after
| noon by the foolish action of seven Of
their companions. Ten men in a bat
teau, that was constructed Of logs,
attempted to cross the river at Rod
man Heights.
They had almost reached the Op-
posite shore when several of the men
began to scramble to see who could
get ashore first. In the attempts the
batteau or raft was overturned, and
Eli Roberts and his brother William,
and Robert Ford were drowned. The
men were employed in constructing a
store at one end of the bridge, and on
account of the bad weather had stop
ped work early and started to the
other side of the river to receive their
weeks wages.
The struggles of the three men in
the water were watched from the
shore by the men who had caused the
overturning of the raft, but were un-
able to offer but little assistance on
account of the high embankment at
that portion of the river where the
accident occurred. An effort 20 re-
cover the bodies of the crowned men
up to a late hour tonight had met
with no success.
The scene at the home of the Rob-
erts boys when the news of their
death was told is said to have been
distressing in the extreme. The Boys
were the main support of the house.
hold. 1t is said some action may be
taken against the men who caused the
accident
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03

The American Suburban Corpora
ton wishes to thank its customers for
the liberal patronage in the purchase
Of lots in Carolina Place The in
dulgence of our purchasers is asked
for few days. Bonds for the pur-
chase of each lot are being made and
will soon be delivered to purchasers.
We have still a number of desirable
lots which may be secured by apply
ing at the company's office, 315 South
ern Building. or calling telephone No.
1341 for representative of the COM
pany. who will visit you with our
proposition. Prices range from 5000
to $3.50 (s50 extra for corners). Terms.
$40 down and from SIS to $3.50 per
month without interest on deferred
payments. No taxes till lot is paid
for American Suburban Corporation,
315 Southern Building.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03
BASEBALL.

Washington, March 31.-The George
town-LaFayette baseball game sched-
uled for today was postponed on &C
count of rain.
At Tuscaloosa, Ala.-University of
Alabama 6: Cumberland l.
At Macon, Ga-Georgia Tech. 3;
Mercer 0.
At Charleston, S. C.-Brooklyn 9;
Charleston 1.
At Lexington, Va.-Virginia Military
Institute 4; University of West V!r-
gna 5.
At Athens, Ga-Uniyersity of Geor-
gia 8: Clemson College 2
Second game-University of Georgia
4, Clemson College 3.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03
THE MEAT PACKER CASES
SubpOenaS for Twelve Prominent Pack.
ers Issued by Federal Court.

Chicago, March 31.-The government
of the United States today through
District Attorney Morrison caused the
issue of twelve subpoenas for as many
men who are prominent in the pack
ing industry. The subpoenas cite the
men to appear at the trial of the pack
ing corporations which is set for Sep
tember 10. AS soon as issued the
subpoenas were given to deputy
United States marshals for service.
The men for whom subpoenas were
issued are:
J. Ogden Armour, Arthur Meekec,
C. w. Armour, P. A. Valentine, S. A.
McRoberts, L. A. Carton, Edward F.
Swift, C. F. Swift, D. E. Hartwell. A.
H Veeder, , Robert McManus, Arthur
Evans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03
THE COAL SITUATION
There viii Be No Strike in
PittsbuTg District
WORK WILL START TUESDAY
Mines Will Not Be Closed For
Thirty Days as Announced

Operations at the Mines Will Not
Cease-Several of the Independents
Say They VIII Pay the Rate Decided
on at Indianapolis-Opera De-
sire to Submit All Differences to a
Board of Arbitration. Their Finding
to be Binding on All Parties-Miners
Executive Board Preparing to Man
age the Strike Situation.
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PRIVATE BILL DAY
House Passes One Hundred and Sew
enty-nine Claims Bills.

Washington, March 31.-This being
war claim day in the house, only those
directly interested in legislation on the
private calendar were in attendance
The house during the four hours it was
in session considered and passed 119
bills, many, however, sending the par
ucular claims to the court Of claims
for adjustment.
The house adjourned at 4:1O o'clock
p. N.
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AGREE on RATE BILL
Satisfactory Conference Al
White House
FOR REVIEW AMENDMENT
New Measure will Be Offered
Monday By Senator Lodge

Ii Leaves to the Commission When
Orders Fixing Rates Shall Take Ef.
feet and How Long They Shall Com
tinue-Jurisdiction Conferred on
Circuit Courts to Hear and Deter
mine the Constitutional Rights OF
the Carriers-The Bill. as Amended.
1t is Expected. Will be Adopted Prac-
tically by Full Vote OF the Senate.
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PardOned by the President.

Washington, March 31.-The presi-
dent has granted pardon to John W.
Pace of DOdeville, Ala, who sometime
ago was convicted of peonage. The
pardon was granted ON the ground that
PAGES health is such that if confined
he would almost certainly die.
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Seaside Place /.

so beautiful building lots. Size "a
by SO. Sewerage connections Car
line within 100 yards of place. No re-
strictions. The best investment vet
offered. Price per lot $4,000, $1,000
down and $500 Der month % per cent
off for Cash See lis early and make
selection. d. r. Foster & Co., Sole
agents. 211 Princess street.. Phone
No. 1920
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sale Of Lingerie and Neckwear.

st. Agnes Guild win mold its annual
sale Of neckwear. including homemade
blouses and lingerie, I'm St James
parish house on Wednesday afternoon,
April 4fi, from 3 to 6 i'm the afternoon.
The ladies' always sell large number
OF articles at these sales and invariably
they make a success of the sale
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.sseasifIe place. .

so beautiful building lots. Size 30
by. 50. Sewerage connections Car
line within 100 yards Of place. No re-
strictions. The best investment yet
offered. Price per lot 100000. $1,000
down and $500 per month 25 per cent
or for Cash See us early and make
selection d. r. Foster & Co. Sole
agents. I'll Princess street Phone
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Captain T. O. Bunting. Jr., OF the A.
G.. +. at Sanford. Florida. Is in the city.
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Don't miss the sale of Ready to Wear
Hats at Taylor's Bazaar
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Mrs. S. 81. Mcleod, OF Savannah.
Ga, Is visiting her son. Mr.. VIM. Me-
Leod. SIC Grace street
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03

Mr.. r. NJ. Wescott has returned from
q vsiit to Waycross, Georgia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-03

Mr.. D. B. Johnson, of Tomahawk,
was in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19

call. notwithstanding the official fore cast to indicate a continuation or the dry spell in Texas. showers, however, were promised for Arkansas and Lou isiana. There was heavy selling of July and buying of the rev crop months at New York, supposed to be for the bull clique. and the weakness spread to the local market. July. after selling higher at 11.1s declining to 1o.s7, october from 10. .36 to 10.30. and it was noticed that the premium on July over new crop arr rivals in the Northern market was all but wiped out. while in this market there still remains a premium of nearly 2 points on July, compared to level or new crop deliveries.
 At the low level of the day local leading lcnEs were called upon to sup port market in order to check the de- cline, and the report of Miss Giles or the cond: tion of the crop, Spa on June 18th, against S5.9 cn June 1st, showing deterioration of 1.6 points, market ruled steadier in the afternoon, as anything but report of deterioration was look ed for.
 This statement will confuse matters as the general opinion was entertained that the condition of the crop had inn proved during the past two weeks.
 Yours truly,
 c c AbercrOmbie cL Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
HOUSE ADJOURNs.
Black Draped Desk Tells story of AfR
 Lester.

Black Draped Desk Tells story of AIr.
 Washington, June 1s.--A black dran- ed desk in the hall of the House of Representatives today told the story of the passing of Rufus Lester. late a Representative in Congress from the first Georgia District.
 Previous to any announcement. Mir. wadsworth of New York asked unani- nous consent which was granted, that the agricultural bill with Senate amendments be Fecommitted to the Committee on Agriculture.
 Mir Payne, of New York. by unani- nous consent, then fixed Tuesday and Wednesday as suspension days instead of today in view of the early adjourn ment of the House.
 Mir Bartlett (Ga.) announced the death of his late colleague, stating that he had been a member of the House for nearly eighteen years. He offered the usual resolution, which was agreed to and Speaker Cannon au- nounced the following committee to attend the funeral:
 Messsrs. Bartlett, Griggs, Brantiey. Adamson, Hardwiok, Bell. Lewis all of Georgia; Burton of Ohio; Bankhead, of Alabama; Sparkman. Florida; Bish- op, Michigan; Lawrence, Mass; Clay ton, Alabama; Davidson, Wisconsin, and Burgess, Texas.
 As a further mark of respect the House at 11:12 adjourned until Il o'clock tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, June Is.--Rain in Kansas and other parts of the middle west caused free liquidation today in the wheat. corn and oats market and re- suited in material declines In prices. At the close wheat for July delivery was off 3-s@i-2c Corn was down l l-2c. Oats showed a loss of 5-S@ 3-4 Provisions were 1-2c lower.
 The wheat market was entirely weather map" affair and practically no attention was paid to foreign news which was of quite bullish character. The reports showed general rains fin Kansas. Nebraska and the northwest, with showers in Missouri. Oklahoma and the Ohio river valley. The news of the break in drought conditions Tn Kansas and Nebraska caused heavy profit taking when trading began ana initial quotations were at a sharp de- cline notwithstanding the firm tone or the Liverpool market. After the first half hour a steadier tone deveiopeo At times the market semed 10 get fairly good support which resn,.ea sn isties were favorable to the bulls; Worlds shipments were moderate ana the amount on passage showed de- crease of 2,36s, ,000 bushels against decrease of 424,oo0 bushels the cores supply decreased 1920. 900 bushels com
 pared with a decrease of 1,424Ooo last vear' The market closed fairly steady. July opened 3-s17-S lower at s2 l-zW a2. sold off to S2 7-s6S3 There was a rush to sell at the star in the corn pit similar to that witness, , ed in the wheat market, Longs sold freely and there was also considerable .stop loss" selling by commission houses. The cause of the swing In the two pits was identical, namely the break in the drought which had exist
 ed throughout a large section of the middle west Another factor that tended to weaken values was an in- crease in aeeptances of bids sent out | by each houses. Although opening quo ! tatIons were the largest recorded dur I ing the day. the market manifested little reeuperation and was inclined \ to drag. The close was easy. July opened 1 Is to l7-s lower at 529 52 i 3-4. sold off at 527-8 and closed at 52s-s. Local receipts were S6o cars, with 325 of contract grade.
 | Prices in the oats market showed
 wide fluctuations at the opening, ow- ing to a general desire on the part of longs to secure profits. As a result of this heavy selling pressure opening | quotations were at sharp declines
 Rains which had fallen Sunday in the drought stricken regions were the req
 son for the liberal liquidation. For a time trading was extremely active and later the market quieted down and the feeling became quite steady. July opened 1902 3-4c lower at 39 3-4 tc Al, sold at 41 3-4 and closed at 40 3-SQ l1-2.
 No Provisions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
THE STOCK MARKET
DECLINING TENDENCY or STOCK
 PRICES BROKEN.
Market Turned Downward Toward Last However and Closed Weak But Early Check Had Desired
 Effect.

New York, June i8.-Something was effected today towards arrestlns the declining tendency of prices or stock which was steadily gaining force ur to the close of last week. The market turned downward toward the last, how ever, and closed weak With the early check to the fall there remained some uncovered short contracts 10 pc coy cred and this induced some rally Tn prices The strength of the market from this cause was restricted 10 lew of the stocks which have been favor- ites in the speculation. The demand became exceedingly languid when the rally had made any headway and the tone continued hesitating and uncert- ain. The list as a whole was not af- fected at any time by tahe recovery.
 Paris financial markets were report ed to be in a more cheerful temper to- day over the Russian outlook. although news of events in that country offered no clear explanation of this reported better feeling There was in fact some recurrence of liquidation in London for Paris account during the day Dis counts in London were lower today and a feeling of confidence is felt there over the future of the market. Sterling exchange was marked down in re- sponse.
 The local money market was not much changed in tone, except that there was some relaxation in fall loan rates from the stiffness caused by last
 
 The time money market, however, was strong and rates were appreciably higher.
 Seven and eight months money was reported in active demand and the supply was scarce business being done at IA per cent. and above. The rate demanded was 5 per cent. Another violent reaction in the price of copper in London was feature of the days news but did not prevent Amalgamated Copper from sharing in the days show of strength. The pres sure of liquidation in Pennsylvania, which was not affected by the rallies, incvreased greatly in the latter part of the day and affected the whole mar ket in sympathy. The gains were very generally wiped out in consequence and the closing tone was weak Bonds were heavy. Total sales par value $1,- 720,000. United States threes. coupon, advanced Is per cent. on call. NEW YORK STOCK LIST,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
CoyDTTToNs AT BIALYSTOK.
Hence of Reporters Indicates Terror
 of the situation.

Silence of Reporters indicates AeFfVE
 of the situation.
 St. Petersburg. June 1S.--No fresh news was received from Bialystok this morning and none of the newspapers can get a word directly from their cor- respondents there. Correspondent or the Associated Press who should have arrived here from St. Petrsburg yester- day morning has not been heard from
 Nothing has been received here from the parliamentary committee sent to Bialystok to inquire into and report on the massacre of the Jews. It IS evident that the authorities will not allow any despatches to be sent from the terror stricken town which is' re- garded as ample proof of the horror Of the situation. The last telegram known to have been received here reached NJ ostogorski, a member or the lower House of Parliament from Grodno yesterday. It was as follows
 The Jewish outrage at Bialystok was produced by provocatien. The po- lice participated in it and the troops actively supported the rioters The military authorities now have run control. The governor general has left the city. Persons who tried to leave Bialystok were killed at the railroad stations and others who succeeded in reaching the open fields outside the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
COTTON LETTER.
By Special Wire to 0. G. AbercrOmbi'

By Special Wire to O. G. AbeFcromDie
 & Co.,, 32' Commerce Street.
 New Orleans, June lS.-While there were no rains in South Texas over sun day, weather conditions were some what more favorable In other districts of the belt, precipitation of 1.19 of an inch having occurred at Lafayette, Southwest Louisiana, near the Texas line. and there was less rain to record for the South Atlantic States.
 Liverpool, however, ruled compara- lively steady, closing at an advance or about points for futures, sales of the latter amounting to 10000 bales on the
 The opening of American markets were higher to conform with the steadier position of the English market, but the weekly weather and crop re- port of The New Orleans Picayupe was in keeping with private crop accounts. the summary of which read in part as follows; ''Temperature and rainfali sissippi Tn South Louisiana drouth conditions have prevailed, injuring corn. Cotton not suffering from drouth, Is blooming everywhere and growing rap idly"
 Not in a single instance is it claimed that cotton has been affected by the dry weather.
 In both Louisiana and Mississippi in- creased acreage is generally admitted. In view of the situation rendered to show that report of damage to the cot ton crop have been grossly exaggerated, and as there was less doing in spots Gt prices unchanged to a shade easier, J buying instructions were few and far 1 between.
 port offered market as to the opening
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
Port Movement.


 alveston--Quiet Il 1-1Sc; net rscsipts Is3A: gross receipts 1,es4; sales ls4; stock 40l. hhipments coastwise $50.
 New 0rieans--ouiet, Il i-lse; net receipts aki; gross receipts ssi; sales sfS' sseeA 0e' Ss2 .o.
 MobiIe-ouiet. 10&c; net receipts sss; gross receipts SS6. sales h6u etoeA eseA'
 savannah-Quiet. 1OAc; net receipts 5s2: gross receipts 422; sales ts0; stock 44'soS' Shipments coastwise 1.e0e.
 Charieston-ouiet. l0kc; net receipts si; gross receipts 3l; stock 5,ess; shipments coastwise 402.
 wilrnlnstan-steady,. loEei net receipts se4; gross receipts 204; stock s,6So.
 Nerfoik-steady. II 4e; net receipts est; gross receipts s24; sales 25; stock sa'4As; shipments eoastwisa I'll.
 Baitimore--Nominai. llhe; net receipts 21; gross receipts si: stock a.4os
 New York-Quiet. II. 10; gross receipts ,l03; sales 1900; stock 1Ss,eo4; shipments to Great Britain BIO: to continent 4'fSsi to Ja1an 800.
 Boston-Holiday; net receipts ?; gross re- ceiots 1.215.
 Philadelphia-Steady, 115o; gross re- esipts 50; stock 3.7E7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NeW OTIeans, June I-vs-ks-IOI .-UNtuII v e7 e,,,Jst and unehanged from Saturdays prices sales were s25 bales on the spot and 50 to arrive. a total of 375. MJddline II l-l6c
 Futi,res opened steady at net increase of 26. points over Satu yday's closing, or good Liverpool cables and the continuation eS Sr1 weather in Texas Near the close I,,,v yaII away. closing two points lower than Saturday, while the oaher active posi- tions closed 594 points higher The gen srai list on the closing was steady witt prices ranging from three points lower tt four points higher than Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
.,oSTGOMERY CURRENT 'oUOTATTONs $ANN (Corrected Daily.l

MONTGOMERY CURRENT QUOTATIONS
 Tbase prices are at wholesale and not to 0sstSTeS@corn e010c;. standard goods sssa sRsaiesEEutra fancy sRc; head s0se: SrOk- 'n nssiRt&Lissrpooi sRo:L fS q: v,rs,a.l.s Soc
 caffecIGreen. common eM o loo; prime loK 0iohc: choice l@i1Ne; fancy 1S0 1'e 'ceand,es-stick Go: fancy s0les:
 craoters-xxx soda shc: xxx ginger snaps naspIos,,r&Basis of barrels; High patent ss; fancy patent $5. 50; half patent s4: 75;.
 csrits-Per bbl $3 65: per sack $l.75-
 Meal-70c; pearl roc; peerless 1sc
 Iard-Leaf 1Oc; compound 7Ac; basis
 a9as a6S Hays1sn ise G:a';n iss sSoTe. corn chops Toe; white corn 74c; oats mix ed white S0e white ts.s ciPSsa Je Sst Sss pPoS 0atS Cotton ton' Seed Hulls-Loose. per ton sZ5O; baled ss.5O' sacks ss.SO; cotton seed meal s2E Eruit Sy and Produce-old potatoes s1.15 ped DS stock $5 bbI; Louisiana oions q. 65 sack; white peas $2. 25 bu. apple and white Shssss Siss Vhssi asisias i9& i5 fancy H P peanuts
 sra:; sHaS aSais ssan' pIa.sS9i.. o.s's Crate; cantaloupes ss9ss.25; watermelons 20 aaides-Dry f ESa nints 1SO. dry saltsd 17O. green salted Co.
 Wool-CleaF 2se to 2Aa Eeeawax-2Bo
 chicEsns-Hens so0S5e, flyers S5e: broil-
 Canned Goods-Salmon chums Sl: pinks sI IO; Columbia River G.60; Sockeyea Ii 90: sardines. American k-ou SAYS: mus lard S2 S5; imported $74$14; oysters F. w. S-oS.. s5c; b-Oz..- soc; light weight 65c doz. tomatoes. 2-lb. q; s-io. el.2S Molasses-GeorgiR cane. barrel SSG pen gallon; cases, gallons S3.0o per case; maple syrup Los Cabin. gallons SlA; h gallonA l H. 56: quarts S4 2b DOT do1 Sugar-GranuIated ske; '. Y. c. Ako Country butter-12h 42oc- EgGS-16c.
 seed-Rye s1 per bu; wheat q. 05; barls ' S1; crimson clover 12c; alfalfa 14 Q 20c per 1 b.: onion sets, white skin t3; pearl $: blua
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
MUCH MONEY FOUND.
Search of House of Mrs. KlRnan Fur
 fshes No Clue.

ishes No Clue.
 New York. June 1s-Ths police and coroner in searching the Stanton house ir the Bronx yesterday. where Mrs Alice D. 'Kinnan was mysteriously mur- dered more than & week ago. found bank books showing deposits of moro than $1O,000.
 The entire house is said to be in a topsy turvy condition. many of tho rooms being piled high with rubbish thus making the search difieulS
 Mrs Stanton. mother of Mrs. Kinnan, was taken from her home last Friday to allow the authorities to search for possible clues which would throw light on the murder Nothing has been discovered, however, to point toward the murderer. Fifteen bank books were found yesterday. On Saturday S1s.OoO was uncovered in the house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
ruw NrTAL MARKETs.

New York, June 1s.--There was sndrp advance In the tin market In London; spot HIT; futures fi7e is Quiet loeahV at
 Copper lower in London at fss Is Cd for spot and fsl for futures. Quiet ana uh- changed locallXs
 Lead unchanged here and in London.
 spelter also unchanged in both mar katE ,o
 Iron lower abroad: standard foundry 4ss Id; Cleveland warrants sos. Locally market unchanged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19

town were run down by dragons. There seems no hope of stopping the attacks. The number of victims Is large. While this appeal for immedi- ate assistance is being written we hear about us the sound of volleys."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
pEMARKS,

Ternperature averages remain praesdea,iiy nerai " UT s,gbtIv higher in eastern districts Light showers have occurred in extreme S , eastern Iopn tsIana A locally excessive rains IS report ed from CheraTFS FRANK P. CHAPTER.
 aaotion Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
Nrw YORK PRODUCE.

New York. June ls.-Cotton sesa oII easy; prime crude fo b. mills 20 Asc' hothi- nal new crop yellow Sec
 Coffe spot Rio quiet; No. invoice 1%c' mild steady. ,.. ..v.r,. ugal se-test 3h 93 17-39c: molassss sugar 2&c: refined sugar steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-19
NEVV YnRK COFFEE MARKET.

New York June lB.-Coffee tutures opeh- ed steady and unchanged and ieosed auiet' Sales 300 bags o. June ..s. '''' ''' SS July .. .... .... zee. -.'-o dp September .... = '"'e so