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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06

less than a suggestion" said Mr.. Long.
Mr.. Bacon demanded to know the
source of the amendment. "A sug-
gestion from whom: From the pres
ident?" he asked.
From myself" answered Mr. Long.
An replied Mr.. Bacon with evident
disappointment.
Recurring TO the merits Of. the con-
troversy, Mr. Bacon, referred 10 the
account Of the conference
and said the fact that Mr.. Long had
introduced in the senate the amend
ment as the papers had said he would.
had completely coTroberated the ac-
counts. This" lie said, shows that
the amendment originated in the White
house conference and not with the
senator from Kansas. with those VINO
have no right 70 propose amendments
THE senator from Kansas knows.'
he said. that without the aid or me
democratic members uf the committee
on interstate commerce, the bill could
never have been reported out OF the
committee and that without the aid OF
democratic senators il would be I'M
possible TO pass the pending Dill.
Therefore, he added, Il want TO pub
licfr complain of the course taken.
Al $50 d. IN the senate adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Captain 7. F. Anderson Of Weldon
Meets a Fearful Death
HIS BODY WAS CUT TO PIECES
Captain Anderson Was on the Yards
Directing the Switch Engine When
He Stepped OH a Track Directly In
Front of the North bound Passenger
Train. Which Wa Running mt High
Speed-He Was Dragged Sixty Feet
and Was instantaneous.
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Weldon, y. c., April captain T.
+. Anderson, agent here for the Sea-
board Air Line. was run over and in
stantly killed on the yard OF the Sea-
board road this afternoon by north
bound passenger train No. 3s. The
train was forty minutes late. and was
running at a rate of nearly forty miles
an hour when 1t struck him. He was
dragged for about sixty feet, and was
literally cut to pieces.
The accident is one of the most dis
tressine that has ever been known
here. Captain Anderson was on the
yard, and vas looking after the switch
engine. He stepped right In front OF
the passenger train. and was struck
In the back. Walter Moore was en-
gineman OF the train and the engine
was sos. The engineer did not sec
captain Anderson until he stepped
right into the Jaws of death, without
a moments warning. Mrs. ]. B.. Tim
beTlake Of Raleigh. a sister of Mrs.
Anderson was on the train coming
here TO visit the family. Captain An
oerson was about ~sixty-five years old.
and was one Of the most faithful, en-
ergetic and beloved men I'm the service
OF the Seaboard Air Line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
III swift pE0N7 COMPANY, a "a.
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS
Decisions Handed Down Yesterday
Big Illicit Distillery Raid.
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The Messenger.) .
Raleigh. n. c.. April 3.-News Of
a big illicit distillery raid was tele-
graphed from -four revenue deputies
at Selma. The still was operated six
miles north of Selma. Two white men
and a large outfit and quantity of beer
were captured. Two other men escap-
ed. United States Commissioner Mas
sey at Selma. allowed bond in one case,
and the other man was committed TO
jail.
United States Marshal Claudius
DOckery has recommissioned j. T.
Sharp as chief deputy. Office Deputy
2. A. Mitchell was recommissioned
and his salary increased from 81. 900
to $1,000. Field deputies commissioned
were D. A. Moore, of Oxford; j. T. Jor-
dan, Raleigh: A. F. Surles, Dunn; B. J.
Spence, Elizabeth City; c. O. Knox,
Wilmington: S. L. Gibson. Weldon.
This class of deputies will be cut down
from nineteen in number to twelve or
fourteen.
The following opinions were handed
down in the North Carolina supreme
court:
Cameron VS.. Hicks. from Wayne,
new trial: State VS.. Powell. from Rob-
eson, new trial: Davis VS.. Kerr, from
Rladen. affirmed: State vs.. Perkins,
from Union. no error: State VS.. Nc
Whittier. from Union. no error; State
vs.. Thomas. from Union, reversed;
Miller VS.. Railroad. from Arson. no
error: Main VS.. Griffin, from Moore,
new trial: Buchanan VS.. Harrington.
from Moore. affirmed: States VS.. Mel
ton, from Arson. per curtain, no error.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
FIVE REFUSED: THREE GRANTED
Action of Governor Glenn on AppIica-
tiOns for Pardon-Worley rot
Surrender Themselves.
Especial to the Messenger.)

ASpSCzdl " L11C NhCsSCASN4I
Raleigh, N c.. april Gov. Glenn
refused five ~pardons and granted
three. He refused pardon to Clarence
Wallace, Craven county, sent up for
murder in 1902. refused by Governor
AycOck, NO reason is apparent now;
George Gay, Wilson county, sent up
for murder in 1902, sentenced TO 80
years. Examined an >oye witness aad
found 20 grounds; Peter Marry,
Edgacombe county, murder, sent up
IN 1903, plead guilty to carrying con-
cealed weapons, sentenced two years,
Judge and solicitor do not endorse
pardon J. D. Galloway, Transyl-
vania county, reta ling, sent up il
1865. three cases. Fined. later eeG
foraication and adultery, and escap-
ed from gang. He was sentenced to
IS months. w. H. Meeks. senior,
Arson county, retailing, sent up for
TWO ear Jail. PardOns are granted
70 Jasper Hinson, Mecklenburg coun-
Is, convicted In 1897 for murder. Sen
tence was commuted on recommen-
<l3LiOn of judge and solicitor to life
inlprisonn ent. The defendant is over
seventy and has been a model prison
ser and the pardon was recommended
by the judge, solicitor and prison
authorities, conditional on good be-
havior. David Garrison, Junior, and
John Horne, Castor county, man
slaughter, sent up in 1906. I've little
boys who carried a third TO deep
, water. by accident slipped, occasion
ing the boys drowning. Judge and
! officials recommend pardon on condi-
ton of good behavior. Deal Howell,
J Johnson county, seduction unde:
promise to marry, three years on the
! county roads. Is only above Idiocy.
The woman was older and subsequent
/ conduct proves his innocence. The
judge, officers and others plead for
! pardon ON good behavior.
Worley Brothers are in Raleigh to
enter the penitentiary for fifteen
years. Sheriff Num- of Lenoir county,
came with them, but the men are on
terms of security, mutually, and will
j.: surrender themselves. The question
of e allowance was raised since
the prisoners, no wishing notice,
seemingly, were unattended. TIE fare
not under ssuch circumstance be al
, lowed by the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
PORTRAIT OF HON. JOHN BRYAN
|Gift to the State Library From
Capt. Francis Bryan
lSubiect of the Portrait Was Elected
simultaneously to Two Offices, the
State Senate and the National Con-
sHess-Charter by the State-Mr.
Allen Craig Accepts Position in
! Charlotte.
Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh. -. =, Apri! 3

Raleigh, -. =, April }.
! The state chartered tie Monroe
Realty Company. at NJ onroe. with an
authorized capital stock of 500. 900,
land incorporators as b. =. Ashcraft.
Eugene Ashcraft, H. 2: Adams, T. j..
jerome and Frank Armfield.
Secretary Of State j.. Bryan Grimes
today presented to the state library.
through Governor Glenn, and in a
faithfully worded letter, a portrait of
Hon. John Heritage Bryan, a mem
Der Of congress from 1925 to 1929. The
protrait is a handsomely executed one.
lby William Garle Brown. deceased, and
is a copy of that at the University of
North Carolina. The subject of this
portrait was born November 4. 1898
died in Raleigh May 10, 1870. In 1926
The was elected to the state senate and
lat the same time to the United States
congress, defeating Richard Dobbs
iSpaight for the last place Of honor
most unusual thing in state history
THAT a man should be elected stimuli
Itaneously to two offices. The portrait
lcomes as a gift from Captain T. Bryan.
Ia son of that distinguished gentleman.
Iwho resides in ST. Louis. No, who is
himself a man of worth and power.
captain Bryan was born in New Bern
a pril IL. 1923. was graduated from
the University of North Carolina in
1912 and West Point in 1916. In the
war with Mexico he was wounded at
,Beuna Vista. was brevetted in the field.
serving on the staff Of General Wool.
ON his return to Raleigh a gold sword
twas presented to him by the citizens
lin token of regard for his vaior. The
joriginal subject Of the portrait. mar
Iried Mary w. Shepard. He entered the
university of North Carolina when
only Il and came out with signal hon.
jors. His study IF law was pursued
with Blake Baker and William CASTOR.
of itself a sufficient seal of worth and
liability.
Secretary Of State Grimes is a grand
Ison Of Congressman Bryan. and the
following named immediate children.
lin addition to the donor Of the por-
trait, are now living: Hon. w. s.
bryan. Baltimore. Md; Judge Henry
tR. Bryan, New Bern; Mrs. K. Fl. Lewis.
IRocky Mount. Mrs John Winder. Mrs.
IA p. Bryan. Raleigh. and Mrs. Bryan
IGrimes. Grimesland.
Allen Craig. one Of the cleverest n
lmost capable of the unge set of the
Estates railroad men. viii leave Raleigh
iwithin a few days to return to Char
ling offer with the real estate firm of
IF. c.. Abbott & Co.. looking after su-
Iburban properties especially. Mr..
has for four years been asso-
with the North Carolina al
Service Association. and has spent
much of his time in Raleigh, and all
lover the state as well where he hold
the esteem of countless friends.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Saloon i'm Brunswick Robbed of $4,000

Brunswick, Ca, April 3.-Probably
the biggest robbery that ever occurr-
ed here was reported by Captain To-
bias Newman, chairman Of the city
council, and a prominent liquor deal
er, this morning, whose safe was rob-
bed of more than $4,000 in cash. 1t
is presumed that the burglar hid in
the store last night until after the
place was closed. and proceeded 20
unlock the safe and help himself to
Its contents. Detectives have been
employed. AS yet no clue has been
found.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06

Paris, April 3.-In the chamber OF
deputies today VI. Basley, presiden-
OF the miners federation. who is a
deputy for the department OF the Pas
re Calais, in which the Courrieres
mines disaster occurred. questioned
government regarding the catas-
trophe, and in so doing attacked the
coal companies. He declared that the
fire which caused the explosion and
which resulted IN the loss OF over L.
200 lives. originated In a heap OF
rubbish which had accumulated owing
10 the company's negligence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
HAVE NOT AGREED
Joint Meeting Of Operators
and Miners
NO CHANGE IN SITUATION
Each Side Refused to Make the
Slightest Confession

After a Three Hours Session Adjourn
Eaent Nas Taken Until Thursday.
The Present Deadlock is Apparently
Hopeless. Yet RRmors are Current
That some Agreement VIZ be
Observation-Disclosures of the Anthracite
Industry Remains Complete-Affairs
in the BitumenOus Fields Satisfae-
tory 40 the Miners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Wei Known Insurance Company Gives
Interesting Information on the Sub

A prominent Accident Insurance
Company has sent out the following
statistics Of accidents resulting from
causes to which all men are exposed
h regard to their employment.
These figures are compiled from the
records of IL years OF the Company's
history during which period IL has
paid ~s432.6o accident claims and dis
tributed over thirty four million dol
lars TO accident policy holders:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Conaremea by the Senate

Washington, April 3.-The senate
in executive session today confirmed
the nomination Of Civil Engineer
Mordecia T. Endicott, u. 8. N, to
be chief OF the bureau OF yards and
docks, Michael, .Kerwin, Pension
agent at New York city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Fined for Participation in Fraudulent
Naturalization.

Savannah, Ga. April Sin the
United States court today James Nc
Bride, harbor master, and J. J. Gar
rity, an employee of the city were
fined $1,000 each for participation in
alleged fraudulent naturalization of
aliens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Shot and Fatally Wounded.

Chicago, April 3.-James Clyncn, q
years old, said TO be of @ wealthy
family of Portsmouth, Va, was shot
and fatally wounded on the street to-
day by Henry Seaman whom, it is
claimed, Clynch and two companions
attempted to rob. Clynch was taken
to the emergency hospital. One of
his companions vas arrested.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
To Prevent Campaicn Contributions.

Washington, April 3.-Representa-
tive Pou, Of North Carolina, introduce
ed a bill today to prevent campaign
contributions from corporations sub
tect to the jurisdiction of the laws Of
the United States, unless the same
shall be authorized by stockholders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06

The small percentage OF accidents
acruiny to railroad travel seems re-
markable and shows that the railway
arrangements are exerting every pos
sfble care in the handling of passen-
gers veP their respective lines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
Nominations by the President.

Washington, April 3.-The presi-
dent today sent the following noini-
nations to The senate:
Collector OF Customs, District Of
C~harrystone. Virginia Clarence q.
>Smlthers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06
REVIEW BY COURTS
Long Speaks on His Amend
ment to Rate Bill
CRITICISM OF PRESIDENT
Measure Was Agreed on at a
White House Conference

Senator Bacon Complains of ahe Course
Taken by the President and Repub-
1ican Members-Spirited Discussion
of the Amendment and its Origin.
Senator Bailey Was Ansious to Have
Answered the Question Concerning
the Conference Recently Held at the
White House.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-04-06

ssyS2zs OF ALL

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<z bning ant preparing them so hiatt they build up ad strengthen
<THN = every part of the body, make it the greatest of all tmns. S S. S.. is natures
remedy-PUREIY KEGETARkE-and while it is restoring the lost appe-
ut> overcoming That tired, rundown feeling, and other ailments common to Spring, which
warn us haiti is necessaryt take a tonic it is purifying the blood of all poonsa and waste
matters 50 that 1t can supply to he system the strength ad punishment it needs to keep it
perfect eOndIiond during he depressing summer months that are to follow:
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
10000 Homeless at santa Rosa.

Washington, April 20.-A Western Union bulletin says; Entire district uo as far as the New Fairmont hotel on top of Mob Hill. California street between Powell and Mason streets all gone Reported that 100000 peo- p,e are homeless and at 6:30 a. m. San Francisco time, fire not under control Water supply again cut off. Ten thousand homeless are reported at Santa Rosa.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Action by Congress.

Washington, April 20.--Soon after the senate was called to order Thurs day MT. Perkins introduced joini resolution authorizing the secretary of war to use rations and quarter masters supplies for the relief of destitute persons in the region devas- tated by earthquake and fire in Cali fornia and asking an appropriation 0 $500, 0,000 to relieve the sufferers.
 The senate resolution appropriatsns s500,000 for the relief of the San Francisco earthquake sufferers was amended by the house committee n appropriations, the amount being in- creased to $1,000,000.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Fresno Escaped.

Fresno, Calif., April 20.-The earth. quake did no damage in Fresno al though it was the heaviest shock ever felt here. At Los Banos, on the border line of the county, heavy damage was wrecked The loss is. s75.000 N, fatalities.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26

Rome, April 20.-The news of the earthquake in San Francisco and it. vicinity caused a great deal of sor- .ow here Many Americans hurried to the embassy. consulate and office If the Associated press. fearing for he safety of their relatives or pro
 perty. It is estimated that there are
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Outside Bremen Leave.

Washington, April 20.-The war de. partment Thursday received the fol lowing bulletin from the Western Union: Outside cities have been sending fire engines to San Francisco to assist in subduing flames but il was found useless on account of nc water and they are now returning tc Oakland and other points The fire men report the city doomed"
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Must Wait for Statehood.

Washington. April 20-Mr Williams served notice on the house Thursday hat ne legislation would be permitted be considered unless under the ules of the house or special rule ntil the conferees on the statehood pill had made a report.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Refugees in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles shaken.

Los Angeles, April 20.--A sligh earthquake shock was felt here Thurs day and appeared to be genera throughout Southern California. Mucl alarm was felt but no damage has re suited so far as known.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
DEHTH AND DESTRUCTION
After a Night of Terror, the Scene in San Francisco Beg
 gars Description.
NOT 4 BUSINESS HOUSE LEFT STANDING

Thousands of Homeless Wanderers Slept in Parks and on the Beach--On Every Side ia Death and SutTering-SIilitary in Con- troI With Gen. Funston in Command Other Points Affected.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
TMn Mnre Shncks.

New York. April 20.-A message to the Postal Telegraph company an nounces that two distinct earthquake shocks were felt at Los Angeles at 1855 D. m. Thursday eastern time. No details were given.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
Mayor sch,nitx's Appeal.

San Francisco, April 20.-The fol out by Mayor Schmitz to Gov. Pardce and shows the destitute condition the people and the city's need of foo and shelter: Send all supplies ant tents possible to Golden Gate Park Have bakeries in small towns balx, all the bread they can. We want bed ding, food and tents"
 Tents Shipped from Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, April 20.-Pursuant t. the order issued Thursday by Secre. tary Taft of the war department, tn, quartermaster's department in this city has shipped to San Francisco $500 conical tents, all that were available in the Philadelphia depot The tents were forwarded by express over both the Pennsylvania and Balti- more & Ohio railroads.
 Supplies win Go Free.
 New York, April 20.--Wells Fargo & Co. announced that they will transport free of charge supplies for the sui ferers from the San Francisco disaster which are addressed to any San Fran cisco relief association or public official who may have charge of the distribu- ton of 1t.
 Reply to Gov. Folk.
 Sacramento. Cal. April 20.-Gov Pardee Thursday sent the following dispatch to Gov. Folk of Missouri, in reply to an offer of aid for San Fran cisco: Thanks for your offer of help There are thousands of homeless people in San Francisco and other towns and food and shelter must be furnished At the same time people of the east should understand that tho area affected by earthquake is only about one fifteenth of the whole state The great Sacremaneto and San Joa quin valleys and all the northern and southern portions of the state escaped the disaster In San Francisco mosl of the ruin was wrought by fire and not by earthquake. George c. Pardee
 Sending Out Refugees.
 New York. April 20.-The Southern Pacific received information Wedncs lav afternoon that trains were running from San Francisco south down thc peninsula toward San Jose Refugee. were being handled as speedily a' possible. The company's station al Third and Townsend streets, while damaged, had not been destroyed and could still be used as a terminus.
 Refugees in Los Angeles.
 Los Angeles. Cal, April 20.-Sur vivors of the San Francisco earthquake arrived in this city at noon on train over the Valley line of the Southern Pacific. Many of them were in q pitiable condition as result of their experiences. They relate stories graphic in detail and almost unbe- lievable
 Los Angeles shaken.
 Los Angeles, April 20.--A slight earthquake shock was felt here Thurs day and appeared to be general throughout Southern California. Much alarm was felt but no damage has re- suited so far as known.
 Two More Shocks.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26

Sacramento, April 20-Both tele graph companies have practically los communication with San Francisco The wires west of here come and gf down in a fitful way making their continuous use impossible. At on point one thousand feet of line ha sunk out of sight and in many othe places the poles have toppled oyer The wsnd is blowing gale and "mix ing" the wires in many places.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-04-26
over 2.ooo californians now visiting
Indianapolis Sends Relief.

Indianapolis, April 20-After a consultation with number of Indian. apolis business men at noon Thursday Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter sent the following telegram to Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco: ''The people of Indianapolis authorize you to make 8 draft upon me for $10,000 for the relief of the suffering people of your city Let us know if further assistance will be needed A general call for relief has been issued and any sum in excess of the S10,000 will be forwarded to the Red Cross Society.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-04-28
THE EDITOR
Explains How to Keep Up Mental
and Physical vigor.
Jew Jersey editor writes:

A New Jersey editor writes:
"A long indulgence in improver food
brought on a condition of nervous dys-
pepsia, nearly three years ago. so Sc
we're that / had to quit work entirely.
put myself on strict regimen Of
Grape-Nuts food, with plenty of out
door exercise and in few months found
my stomach so far restored that the
process of digestion gave me pleasure in
Jtead Of distress.
1T also built up my strength 30 that I
was able to resume my business. which
As onerous, as / not only edit my own
paper but also do a great deal Of 'ou..
side writing.
81 find that the Grape-Nuts diet en-
ables me to write with greater vigor
than ever before, and without the feel
Ing Of brain-fag with which used to be
troubled. As to bodily vigor-I can and
do walk miles every day without fatigue
"a few squares used to weary me be-
fore I began to live on Grape-Nuts!
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's reason. Read the little book
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