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The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

Mr.. :. L. ROtter, heretofore the as
sociate editor of The Evening Times,
has been transferred to the local de-
partment as city editor, succeeding Mr.
Willis G. Briggs, whose resignation
became effective August 1st.-Raleigh
Times.
This is the second newspaper man in
this state who has became the post
master of his town in the last month
or so. The other was Editor Douglas,
of the Industrial News. Of Greensboro.
but he. according to the Greensboro
Record, did not resign his former posi-
ton, but holds on to the editorship of
his paper. The Record, not long ago,
gave an account of that gentleman's S
days work. He spent the morning at
tending to his duties as postmaster and
the afternoon at the editorial desk in
The Industrial News Office grinding
out editorials for the next days issue
of the administration organ in this
state. Will Mr.. Douglas continue to
run the postiffice as an adjunct to the
editorial department of the Industrial
News? What will Mr. Roosevelt have
to say about this?
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

general reduction in passenger fares.
now nevitable.-Philadelp Press
Had we at hand the man articles
from our state papers on reduction Of
rates in this state, TO publish along
with the above extracts we could show
such an array Of sentiment in favor
Of reduction either by voluntary ac-
ton Of the railroads or by Legislative
enactment If the railroads fail 10 take
the initiative that should convince those
corporations that the change is bound
come and that strenuous opposition
from them, while it might delay the
inevitab BILE, would only make the change
more pronounced when it did come. In
this connection there will be found
much significance in the following edi-
torial in yesterdays News and OBJ
server
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
STATE GUARD ASSOCIATION.

We see from The News and Observ-
er's correspondent at the First regi-
mental encampment that there is to be
formed state guard association. 1t
will be composed of commissioned and
non-commissioned officers and privates
any of each class who choose to join.
In this association all will be of one
class. AS The News and Observers
correspondent says, a private may be
the chief executive Of the association.
Such association exists among the
guardsmen of the north, but it has nev-
er been organized in our state guard.
AS to the object and purposes Of such
an association The News and Observ-
er's correspondent says:
If the organization Of the three reg
iments is perfected, the association
will regulate absolutely everything
military that affects the North Caro-
lima national guard. a code Of mill
tary ethics will be prepared, which
every person in the guard, from pri-
Vate to the exalted in rank, will be
required to observe. Then there will
be neither criticism nor praise by pri-
Vate or inferior officer of a superior.
Complaints and kicks" will then be
eliminated, and nighthawk meetings,
where dissatisfaction is spread and in
subordination is given birth. will be
an offense and disgrace. There will
be effected a closer band of comrade-
ship between the officers and men of
all regiments.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
Senatorial Convention,

The NewsReporter has just re.
ceived information that the senator
ial convention Of this, the 18th distdic;
will be held al Clarkton on Thursday
September 13. at IL VI. Columbus
county Is entitled TO name the nomi-
nee this time, and We have heard OF
only two candidates for the position.
AS will be seen from announcements
in this paper, Mr.. Jackson Greer, OF
this place, is one OF the candidates.
AID Hon. Fl. d. Williamson, OF Cerro
Gordo, Is the other.-Whiteville News
Rsportei'
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

That gentleman who was to make a
dash for the North Pole in an airship
from a point in northern Europe has
changed his mind for the present 1t is
announced in a dispatch from Chris
tiania, Norway, that the undertaking
has been postponed, the reason given
being that it is too late in the season
to start on such a journey. No doubt
the object of the announcement by
the Chicago paper that it's representa-
tive would undertake such a journey
has accomplished it's purpose in adver-
tising that paper all over the civilized
world. 1t is highly probable that this
adventurous American will never find
a seasOnable time for starting to the
north pole in an airship All such
Journeys will be found to be unseasOn-
able at any time of the year.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21


OF troubles that robbed E. H. Wolfe,
or Bear Grove. Ia, of all usefulness,
came when when he began taking Elec-
trio Bltters. He writes: Two years
ago Kidney trouble caused me great
suffering, which l would never have
survived had I not taken Electric Bit
ters. They also cured me Of General
Debility" Sure cure for all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney complaints, Blood
disease Headache, Dizziness and Weak
ness or bodily decline. Price SOC
Guaranteed by R. r. Bellamy's drug
store
A law is useless unless backed up
and supported by public sentiment,
and public sentiment regarding lynch
ing in this state is not what many OF
us would like to see it-Durham Her.
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

dOwment Of the Church" Public in
v.t@d to each service.
TIE census figures show that the
average cost of food consumed by a
family in the south last year was
s342.S2, an increase Of s5251 or III
Der cent. If you don't believe that
'vittles has riZ" compare your bills cf
today with those Of ten years ago
News and Observer
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
In Self Defense

Major Hamm, editor and manager of
the Constituencies, Eminence, KY.
when he was fiercely attacked, four
years ago, by Piles, bought a box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, of which he
says: at cured me in ten days and
no trouble since" Quickest healer of
Burns, Sores. Cuts and Wounds 25c ar
r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

THE DAILY MESSENGER i>3 mail,
one year, $500; six months, $500;
three months, s1.5O; one month, SO
cents.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY MESSEN-
GER two eight page papers,, by mail
one year S1OO; six months, 80 cents
In advance
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

Might hawks" of the state guard,
whether they be commanders of COM
panies or simply high privates in the
rear ranks, will have to be careful
how they hold midnight meetings at
encampments if that state guard asso-
citation is formed.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
AT BROOKLYN BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John w. Lowe. Missionary TO
China. Will Speak at the Night Ser
vice.

At the S o'clock services at the
Brooklyn BAPTIST church tonight, Rev.
John w. Lowe, OF Laichow-fu, China,
will speak on the great work Of the
North China Mission. DR. Lowe Is
Al earnest speaker and missionary
worker and those who hear him may
expect 10 be helped
Rev. J. 4. McKaugnan viii preach
at the morning service on The En-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

That Durham convict was hustled
back to the chain gang and rock pile
when the newspapers began to tell
about some county officials changing
the judges sentence to an easy time as
trusty at the county work house.
The press does heap Of good at times.
abuse it as you may.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

That handsome gentleman who was
SO ''polite to the ladies" at the time of
the Salisbury lynching and who was
SO careful to conceal his identity ought
at least to make an anonymous sub
scription to the fund for George Halls
defense. We hope he will see this and
act on the suggestion.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

1t is pity that the democrats Of
Nebraska have to take in a side part
ner every time in order to save The
Peerless the modification Of having
the republicans carrying his state
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

The Durham Herald thinks that
while our laws may not be all they
ought to be, still they are preferable to
MOB law. We are inclined to agree
with The Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

True, the president ordered all the
Ambassadors TO see that Mr.. Bryan
mad the time of his life while abroad
but we do not understand that the
resolution of the treasury department
to coin some more silver dollars was
intended as compliment on Mr. Bry-
ans home ecoming-Asheville Gazette
News
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

Kermit Roosevelt has gone 10 South
dakota TO visit the cattle ranch over
which his father once presided as a
COW boy. Perhaps Kermit eontem-
plates going into training for the
Observation-Disclosures Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

A lazy liver leads 10 chronic dyspep-
sia and stipation-weakens he
whole system Doan's Regulets (25
cents per box) correct the liver. tone
The stomach, cure constipation
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21

Itch. bleeding, protruting or blind
piles yield 10 Doan's Ointment. Chron-
ic cases soon relieved. finally curel.
Druggist sell Ii.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-08-21
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found in q healthy So. -....,sd
exactly those proper as -. I
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bs eaten Kodol IS n2' -
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Police Court.

[Justice =. B. Cation preSiding.1
The following cases RsFe disposed Of
this morning
A white man, charged with dlsorderiy
conduct, was fined $40.
Charles Phillips, colored, arrested by
Officers Beach and Bell charged with be-
Ing an accessory to the shooting of John
Lewis, colored, Was committed for fur
thee hearing.
Charles Coleman, colored, arrested by
officer Gill for vsgfsucy. vas sent to the
chain gang for 20 days.
Richard Washington, colOred, arrested
by Officers Arlington and Henderson
charged with destroying property OF
Washington Jackson, was released upon
promising to pay the damages.
Mary Pierson, arrested b7 0thcer
Smith charged with disorderly conduct,
vas fined IS.
Lev Taylor. arrested by the same Of
6cer for a similar oaerse, was fined So
Robert Williams, arrested By QHicer
Smith charged With sssaulting George
Preston with a brick, was dismissed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
FntaI Accident TO a Bon

The first fstsl accident ia the ne"
s,nion yerds north Of this city occurred
shout four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
wben r. f. Wsrfeld, lhiri cen year
old bow was knocked down by train
and terribly msngled, both legs aud oHe
arm being crushed. Tue untoriunsie
gouth was later discovered snd as soon
a. possible removed to the Alexandra
Hospital. where he was attended by Dr.
W NJ smith, the Wssbin ton South
ern Railway COmpany's surgeon. The
bov. however, was virtually dStug
and his death followed about six O'clock.
Young Warfeld, who lived with his
parents at 1923 north Payne street, had
zone TO the depot for the purpose OF car
wing his fathers dinner, and while there
was struck by train. 1t is said tha' an
engine and long lrain Of freight cars
nassed over him. Young Wsrheld
father was one of the first to reach hl6'
after the accident, and the terrible dis
1ress of the afflicted father caused many
20 turn their heads from the scene as be
tondled the dying boy whose life's blood
was dyeiug the clothing of the parent
Conductor Warfeld, father OF the boy
recently fell from car in the new union
yard and was seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Scarcity of Ice.

An advance 10 the price of ice is to be
made in Washington. At present the
wholesale price OF ice is 20 cents
per hundred pounds. an advance OF D
cents per hundred oyer last years scale
Beginning on Wednesday, another in
crease of cents will be made, bringing
the price of ice up to 30 cents per hun-
bred, or so per cent. above last year
prices. No advance in price Is to be
made to the householder, however. To
him the price will remain as it is now
at the rate of 40 cents per hundred The
increase in the wholesale price is Iusti-
fed BY the American Ice Company by
the statement that the company cannot
afford to buy its ice in Maine at this
years prices and transport it to wash
ingtop at the rate of rs cents per hun
dred. and that eyen at 80 cents lhere is
no profit. 1t is intimsted that smother
rise of S cents in the wholesale price
NAV occur before the end of the season.
The District Commissioners are proceed
ing vigorously against the drivers OF the
ice wagons who do not weigh the ice they
sell. Arrests are made every day. Yes
tsrday the dryer of one of the Amerl-
can Ice Company's wagons ioraeited slO
collateral rather than stand trial for not
weighing the ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
LOCAL BREvlTIEs

Mr.. VIM. n. Head yesterday quite
painfully cut bis left arm while shoeiug
horse.
The Citizens National Bank Of this
CITY has been designated a, United
States depository.
The bargr E.iwsrd Fay, from Biltl'
more. arriye 1ece today loaded with
coal for Dew. NtchesOn.
Orlando y 1tingill, Is wears old,
has been mis-. = frum bls home since
Yesterday, aud is parents are much
concerned a. To n's whereabouts
Six lare, oil '.rks are being construct'
ed 10 the St. spb yards tor the South
ern Railway ri Charles I. Hustled, oil
this city, is ding the brick work.
1t is ssid i',.t II fight occurred on 8
Notley HsIl excursion steamer yesterday
which WAS renewed after the boat reach
ed that resort. Maryland officials un-
oertook TO preserve the peace when, 1t Ii
reported, it became necessary to shoot
two of the belligerents.
Lyunhaven Hard Crlbs and Fried Crabs
at Opera House Cafe today.
Fned Clans 30 cents dozen. Oyster
fried stewed or raw. Clam Soup DC, Nege
table soup Sc. c. II. Zimmerman, Msrket
Snsce feb 26tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Electric Franchise Bids.

The Joint committee on finance, light
and general laws met in the Common
Council chamber last night to consider
tie various bids for the electric light
franchise submitted at the last meeting
of Council. Several of the bidders were
present and were heard 10 favor of their
respective propositions, and Mr.. Hugh
Hazeltoo, a New York electrical ex'
pert, who has been retained by the city,
was present to advise the committee.
The meeting was not open to the pub
lie, and the report of the committee will
not be made public until the next meet
ing of the City Council. Another meeting
of the committee will be held tonight,
when il ia understood the committee will
determine which of the bids submitted
is the best from the city's point OF view
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Attempted Suicide.

Detective Mullin, of Washington, and
Officer Garvey, of this city, this morn.
ing arrested colored woman named
Viola Fleet, who is charged with steal
ing clothes in Washington. She was
takeu % the station house and turned
over to Otficer Roberts. The accused
declared her intention to commit suicide
before she was locked up, but nobody
believed she had really formed such a
resolve. Some time later Officer Roberts,
while examining the cells, saw that the
woman was really carrying out her
threat. She had improvised rope from
her apron, had tied one end to the top
of the cell door, made moose out OF
the other into which shs bad placed her
neck and was endeavofing 10 end LIES
troubles by choking herself to death.
The officer, as quickly as possible, un-
locked the door and '"cut down" the
would-be suicide. This he accomplish
ed after difficulty, as the woman had
formed a knot equal to that disposed OF
by Alexander the Great. Officer Roberts
didn't cut it, however, but, using hi;
main strength, rent it ssunder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Attractions at Luna.

With the coming of the famous Csz-
rab Circus the patrons of the new lnger-
soil amusement resort were treated 10 =
surprise they had not contemplated.
Park employees. visitors, expert horse
men and many others have tried their
level best to stay on the back OF Maud,
the bucking mule, but in every case has
failed. She will let the would-oe
rider mount her spacious back, get
nicely settled and then with sudden
Jerk and plunge she throws her ProsPec'
tive horseman so or 40 feet behind her
in the dust. Maud will be at Luna Park
all this week. Other features OF the
noted circus aggregation are the midget
ponies that can be carried under the
arm of the circus manager. They per-
form many difficult leats on the revolV-
ing table. Riyela's Imperial Band has
been reengaged for this week at Luna
and will be beard afternoon and evening
in the big musical sbell. This Is con,
sidered the banner band that has visited
this park. One Of the greatest battles
ever witnessed 10 an amusement PARK
will be the conflict on Santiago Day,
July 18th, at Luna Park, when the Pe0-
pIe will watch the attack upon the block
house, the defense within and the terrif-
ic sham battle. Over $500 worth OF hre-
works will be used. New floral decora-
tons have bsen added TO the park with
10 the psst few days and it presents a
truly beautiful picture to lovers OF out
door amusement resorts. The grounds
have been beauti6ed by many magnih-
cent floral emblems on the spacious,
lawns and miniature parks that abound
within the gates OF Luna. All the 80
large attractions are now in full swing
and the park is as perfect place oil
amusement as one could find for many
miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Personal.

Mrs. Henry K. Field, Miss Eleanor
Field and Miss Marguerite Field are the
guests OF Mrs. George D. Hopkins a.
her cottage at Emerson's POINT on
Eastern Shore. She later will have MI.
B. Whesfley jr., and Miss Eva IsYiO' as
her Guests. IN:
The announcement yesterday that Dr.
Hugh Mcclure had gone to Cambridge;
Mass is premature. The doctor wi II
not leave before the first OF August.
Miss Mary H. Taylor has gone to
Rs wiley Springs to spend the summer.
The King George correspondent OF the
Fredericksburg Lance says: "Mr. W. A.
Smoot, one of Alexsndria's most proml'
neut citizens, who has been looking al
ter his large landed estates In King
George, has returned" .,
Messrs Edward Lawler and Richard
McMinnimum have gone TO Fairfax
Court House.
Mrs. Venie Cade, OF 217 Gibbon street,
and Master Noble Smith, of 6OS Prince
street. have gone to st. Mary's county
fOT month UT elA WOCho 'iS'
Mr.. Harrison H. Dodge, suPerlnten-.
dent at Mount Vernon, is a guest oil
Capt. Rabbit On the schooner Mount
Hope on a trip from Baltimore to Bath,
Me. The Mount Hope sailed from Balti-
more Sunday.
Mr.. Mahlon Milstesd, Of East st.
Louis, ILL.,, is visiting his parents in this
city. ar,
Mrs Walter Scott Psssmore (nee Miss
Edna Cook was operated upon at the
Georgetown University Hospital on
Thursday last. The operation, which
was in every way satisfactory, was per-
formed by DR.. Tabor johnson. Mrs.
PASSWORDS many friends will be glad to
learn that her condition is favorable,
and her speedy recovery assured.
Mr.. HnghIHazleton, OF New York, Is
a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence u.
Leadbeater.
Mr.. Andrew Schwarzman has gone to
P Philadelphia to speDd few weeks, and
from there he will go to Atlantic City
for the remainder of the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Struck by lightning.

Mr. John Latham, \ young man OF
Manchester, an employee in the rail-
road yards just north of this city was Sc
yerely injured by lightning this evening
during the thunder storm. Mt Latham
was In the act of using the telephone
when the wires were struck some distance
of and the electric current ran into the
instrument. Mr.. Lalham's left ear was
lacerated internally aud he was otherwise
painfully injured He was hurriedly
brought to the Alexandria Hospital
where he was attended by DIR. Smith.
The unfortunate man collapsed as he
reached the hospital and shortly after
yards BECAME partially unconscious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Another Side Wheeler.

The Times. Herald of Newport News
says
$50 successful has the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company been
with it's new sidewheel steamer James
town. built at the local shipysrd, the
company has determined to build an-
other vessel of the same class, it is re-
ported. for service on the Potomac dur
ing the jamestown exposition. The
jamestown is now being used Gs an ex-
cursion steamer running out OF Wash
ington aud thousands of people are be-
ing carried daily on the broad decks OF
this fine boat The company had the
.jamestown built for use during the ex.
position but It has found that there is q
demand for such boat throughout the
summer months in Washington. lhe
officials of the company are we'll pleased
with tbe jamestown aud the local yard
stands all excellent chance of securing
the contract to build tie sister snip.
Work could be started on the steamer
late this fall aud it could still be com
pleted in time for use next spring"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Genreia Peaches North.

The Southern Railway is handling
40 immense amount of Georgia peaches
TO the northern markets, the season be-
ing al its height now. All day sun.
day the fruit trains were being operated
to this city on passenger train schedules,
MANY of the trains runniOg as sections
of the regular passenger trains. On
Saturday between thirty and forty train
loads of fruit passed through the city 60
ing north. The heavy traffic is keeping
the trainmen. on a jump, AMI they are
making all of the time just now they
care to have.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
Two Hundred Miles in a Launch

Capt. A. J. Fair and Mr.. George
Ayers have arrived home after long
VOYAGE 10 the new steam launch recently
built at Baltimore for Mr.. Ayers. The
launch left Baltimore at O'Clock Satur-
day AFTERNOON, arrived at Colonial Beach
Sunday evening, left there at 4:27 yes
terday morning aud arrived at this port
at 2:90 yesterday afternoon. The launch
is % feet long and 5 feet inches beam.
The trip down the bay and up the POto-
msc was without incident, the launch
riding the seas gracefully and working
satisfactorily.