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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04

Raleigh, for the Seaboard Air Line,
said his duties were to run out the
engines and see work done On the en-
gfnes, names of engineers posted on a
blackboard, and a record kept OF all.
The board showing what engineers
had gone out on runs. Strange was
strong and healthy and at the time of
his death was doing extra passenger
service. His mileage ran along with
that of other engineers. Pussy never
heard him complain of anything being
the matter with his heart, but he al
ways responded promptly to calls.
Pussy said Rowland visited him on
several occasions at the round house
and attended him for t~Onsolitis. Row
land went to the round house fire.
~quently early this year, generally at
night and was curious to know diff
ferent things about the round house
and the bulletin board and would ask
when certain engineers were going out
and inquired if Strange had gone out.
Pussy remembered very clearly one
ulSHL dDOul Ii CIOth "IlCu duS6
was to go out Rowland was there.
Strange was on No. 81 that night and
Steele on No. "a, but at the union
passengr station "a ran around "a
and went north. This was the night
81 was wrecked at Pamlico Junction
two miles north of Raleigh.
Claude Jones, yard clerk at the Sea-
board round house testified he had
seen Rowland thre several times at
night between 10 and II o'clock. Once
Rowland went into the Office and
looked at the register and bulletin
board.
Alderman T. E. Moore swore that
Mrs. Strange last January and Febru-
airy went to his store many times at
night, called up No. 264 on the Inter-
state telephone and talked in a very
low voice, but he heard her say: Tie
has gone" Then again: "He has
GOMEZ and yet again: about one
o'clock" His curiosity was arous-
ed and he found 264 was Rowland's
telephone; this was corroborated by
the telephone foreman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04

The Clarendon Waterworks Com
any it was stated yesterday. had de-
cided not 10 accept h offer recently
made by the city OF $4,000 for the
sale OF their plant. This report OF
their refusal To dispose of their prop
erty a. the figures named is not an
autholitat!v one. but il was made by
4 person closely in touch with the
company officials and II car be de-
pended on as giving their attitude In
the matter.
The formal reply OF the company 10
the offer made by the city will prob
ably be made in time to be submitted
to the board of alS>rmen at its regular
monthly meeting on Monday night
next, and following the reading or
that reply some interesting develop
ments are expected.
II can be stated almost as n certain
ty that the city will stand pat on
this offer and that II IL is declined,
steps will be taken at ono 10 install
a new municipal plant, without any
reference to the present waterworks
company plant.
The first offer made TO the Claren-
don company. it will be remembered,
amounted to S125, 900, but after some
little discussion and following two
joint meetings between the boards Of
aldermen and audit and finance. this
moun was raised TO $4,000. this
n yinU hnan Tho ~ .a arra,l -,
which was unanimously adopted syS
both boards. When this oner was~
made it was given out that IL would
be the final offer on the part OF the
city.
The reason for the refusal TO accept
this sum, is believed to be based or
the findings of the two expert en-
gineers who made exhaustive exam--
nations of the w~aterworks cOmpany's
properties. both reports having plac-
ed he value Of the properties several
thousand dollars in advance OF the
sum rendered by the city. If these re-
ports can be relied upon, the officials
probably take the view that they can
not afford TO sell for the figures named
Whether an effort will be made TO
have the negotiations continued or
not, cannot now be stated.
At the Monday night meeting il IA
probable that when the refusal d OF
fcially reported to the board, ~
steps will at once be taken looking'to
the election Of the w~aterworks COM
provided for in the bond
issue bill and instructing that body
TO go ahead with arrangements for
building a new plant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
THE Light Breaks

The following has no relation IN
the race riots in Alabama. II IS not
from any of the speeches OF Governor
Vardaman, OF Mississippi. II was writ
Ter as FAR north of the Mason and
lxon line almost as il is possible
10 get and stay in the United States.
we cannot have discomfort
among our people. continuous up
roar, riots, and race wars: so we
shut the door to keep the neace II
Is useless to argue with this trait
OF human nature. Race prejudice
is always a considerable force: but
When 1t is accentuated and emphas-
lzed by color there is no omDos
ton with 1t.
1t Is probable that race preiu-
dice, n probably color prejudice.
was implanted for a wise
though at times IL assumes features
base and repulsive. But man, wheth-
er white or black, or red or brown.
or yellow. is man. and all are n
titled TO peace and protection. But
70 gain this end IL Is necessary TO
keep the working classes OF these
opposite races from active comne-
tition with each other" ~
This paragraph Is part of an ~
itorial in the Oregonian, OF Port
land Oregon. It's immediate Subject
was the recent race disturbance at
Vancouver.
But IL the principle ii advances
finds general favor in the north, 10
may be that the south will obtain
permission from the rest Of the coun-
try to solve its discomfort among
our people" according to it's best
judgment, and without the help
OF high and mighty moralizing from
people so far away from the trou-
BILE they wouldn't recognize IL IL IL
slapped them in the face.-Washing-
ton Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
SECRETARY ROOT IN MEXICO.
Complimented as the Man who Had
Made Mexico one of the Foremost
Latin American Countries.

Mexico, City, October with all
present. President Diaz received Sec
rotary Root at IL O'Clock this morn
ing in the hall of ambassadors in the
national palace.
The meeting between the TWO states
men was most cordial. Mr.. Root,
who was presented 10 President Diaz
by Ignacio Mariscal, the foreign min
lister, said he was delighted TO meet
the man who had made Mexico one
of the foremost of Latin-Amertcan
countries and he hoped for a contin-
uance of the good results arising to-
rIay from the cordial relations be
tween the United States and Mexico.
President DiaZ in reply. said Nj.
Roots Jealous work for a better M
d~erstanding between the Cnlte1
States and Latin-American was well
known and appreciated. n he wei
coined the secretary in the name OF the
Mexican nation. Mr.. Root was then
presented 10 each member OF the can
met. all who spoke words OF greeting
and good will.
He was accompanied by David t.
10 national polace in an automoolie'
Thompson. the American ambassador
crowds in the streets cheered MN IL
he passed by. Today was the nrs'
time an American ca0ine; omcer mas
heen received by President Diaz III
Mexico.
This evening there was a oanqu
at the national palace, the guests ~
cluding the ministers Of state lh7
CITY officials. the members Of the alp-
lomatic corps. President Diaz oheF-
| ed 4 toast and Mr.. Root repiieo
| After the banquet there was a specla'
performance by an Italian opera COM
nanv at the Arbeu theatre.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
STRIKES BECOMES SERIOUS
Freight Handlers Announce Inten.
ton OF Assisting Longshoremen

Freight Handlers Announce Inten.
ton OF Assisting Longshoremen
New Orleans, October 1.-The levee
strike became serious tonight when
LOO freight handlers of the Illinois
Central railroad announced they will
handle no freight for the steamship
lines o using the crews of vessels
to load cotton. The railroad announc-
ed that fifty guards will arrive TO-
morrow and that more are coming.
The steamships agents announced that
within "a hours they will begin the
loading Of cotton into a dozen vessels
with n%on-union labor, thus defying the
5000 cotton handlers now idle in
sympathy with the locked out screw
men. More than 5000 men are IN
volved.
AT the Southern Pacific railroad
docks here today four hundred freight
handlers weR on strike. They demand
wage increase Of five cents per hour
50 n being the present rate.
Although none OF the 5000 men in
me cotton loading unions worked to-
daT no general strike was declared
Only three steamers were in DOR,
waiting TO be loaded with cotton ana
The steamship crews did the loading.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
N LIONS OF DOLLARS INVOLVED
STARTLING Charges of NegIectfu|
MANAGEMENT Made
Petitions Filed Asking for Appoint
ment of Receivers for the New
York City Railway Company and
the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company

New York, Oct. 1.-Startling
charges of extravaganza and neg
lectful management, or if o that,
failure to account for millions of dol
lars, are made by State Attorney
Jackson in a petition filed today cali
ing for the appointment of receivers
for the new York City Railway COM
pany and the Metropolitan Street
railway company and also demand
ing the dissolution Of the New York
City Railway company. The appli-
cation for receivers was made by
Justice Ford, of the supreme court,
who issued an order for the defend
ants to appear in court on October
g., and answer to the complaint.
The attorney generals action fur
Their complexities a situation already
considerably ~entangled by reason of
the various inter-related corporteions
which control and operate the trac-
ton lines on Manhattan Island. Ad-
'rian H. Jones and Douglass Robinson
were appointed receivers for the New
York City Railway company and
Judge McCombe in the federal court
several days ago and today the same
receivers were named in the same
court on application of the company's
attorneys to acr for the Metropoli-
tan Street Railway ompany
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
TAFT HAD BUSY DAY
Began With Reception and q Lunch
o Given in His Honor by For
eign Minister Hayashi.

Toxic, Oct. L-Secretary Taft's
busiest day in Japan began with
reception and a luncheon given in his
honor by Foreign Minister Hayash:
at the Koshikawa Korekuren arsenel
which were attended by all the of.
f1cials of the government departments
making it the most brilliant function
of his visit
In reply to a speech of welcome
delivered by the war minister, Lieu.
tenant General Terauchi, expressed
the pleasure felt by the japanese
at the secretary's visit, Mr.. Taft re
iterated his previous acknowledge
ments of the courtesies extended tc
him and the delight which he ex-
p%erienced at being once more in ia
pan.
Mr.. Taft, who is in perfect health
is delighted with his reception here
and with the enthusiasm aroused
by the speech which he made yester-
day evening when he delivered a
message of good will from president
Roosevelt.
The repast today was served in a
pavilion erected two years ago on
the occasion of a similar entertain
ment to Mr.. Taft.
The affair today brought together
a notable gathering of Japanese Of
ficers who gained renowh in the re-
cent war and other prominent leaders.
Sharing the head of the table with
Secretary Taft, was Field Marshall
Prince Oyama
The Japanese officers wore a gilt
tering array of medals and other
decorations with the American and
japanese flag sentwined. The toast
to President Roosevelt ELECTED great
applause and in reply Secretary TAFT
proposed the health of the emperor
of Japan saying that this great mon
arch showed great ability in select
ing his aides in carrying on the af-
fairs of the nation.
Yokohama, Oct. 1.-Secretary and
Mrs. Taft we're the guests of honor
at a brilliant reception at the Ameri-
can consulate here this afternoon
under the auspices of the Asiatic AS
ISOLATION.
The entire council headed by the
mayor Of Yokohama was present as
the governor of Sufa. the mem
bers f the perfectural municipal as
semblies and a number of represent
atives diplomatic corps at Toxic and
the consular corps here. The ladies
came in after the informal levee. Mr..
Smith, president of h Asiatic asso-
citation, welcomed Secretary Taft and
introduced him to the Mayor of Yoko-
hama who in excellent English assur-
ed the Secretary Of Japanese friend
ship. The mayor then presented the
tea service to the secretary's wife.
In his reply, Secretary Taft empha-
the reciprocal nature of the COM
merce between the United States and
Japan which he declared precluded
any idea of hostilities. The secretary
said he considered Yokohama to be
connecting link, the commercial stone
between America and Japan and that
consequently the function of this
afternoon was particularly signif-
While thanking the city for
and Mrs. TAFT for the mag
nifcent tea service, the secretary said
he could not but feel that this spon-
offering from the japanese
municipality was a manifestation OF
recognition of the reciprocal
and pacific benefits of commerce
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft later returned
10 Toxic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04

The Yadkin Valley Fair Associa-
ton is endeavoring to secure the
attendance OF Mr. William r. Hearst
Hearst would have the advantage
over Colonel Bryan in being some
thing new and he would draw a big
crowd.-Charlotta Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
Attitude Of Clarendon Com,
pany Officials
ON OFFER MACE BY CITY
Means End of Negotiations That
Have Been in Progress

Formal Refusal TO Accept The Ofer
VIII Likely be Made Co the Alder
men Monday Night-Stcps VIII
Then Probably be Taken Looking
TO the City's Building Its Own Wa
terIorks Plant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04
THE AMERICAS CUP
Sir Thomas Upton Expresses Regret
at Action of the New York Yacht
Club.

Dublin, October 1.-Sir homas Lip
ton has expressed deep regret at the
refusal Of the New York Yacht Club
to accept his challenge to a race for
the Americas cup, and in a lengthy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-04

A father suing a son-in-law because
he 'alienated the affections of the
daughter is somewhat new, and shows
that old Gilman is a resourceful nan
where his Mabelle is concerned. Buf
why shouldn't a husband alternate"
away from papa?-Boston Tribune.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13

The Nome Gold Digger says: For the first time in the history of Nome and probably the first time in the his- tory of the country, native woman has filed suit for divorce, the con- plaint having been lodged with the clerk of the district court this morn ing. Aggie Beale is the name of the plaintiff, and she alleges that she was married to white man named Archie Beale at St Michael in 1904. Beale and the plaintiff lived happily together for some time, but the defendant finally tired of married life and deserted the plaintiff about year ago. Mrs. Beale was born at St. Michael and belonged to the tribe of Eskimos who have in. habited that island since before the advent of the white man in Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
Ordinance No. 36.

An Ordinance to amend section of Ordi- nance No. B of the town of Douglas, Alaska, to extend the time for beginning the con struction of the railway to be built, main tained and operated by the Alaska Southern Railway Company under the franchise created by said ordinance, and for other purposes.
 Be it ordained by the Town of Douglas, Alaska, as follows:
 Section l. That section (two) of the Ordinance No. g. of the Town of Douglas, Alaska, passed and approved on the 18th day of August, 1906, and entitled "An Ordinance granting to the Alaska Southern Railway Company, corporation, of Seattle, Wash ington, their successors and assigns fran chise to construct. maintain, and operate street railway in the town of Douglas, Alaska, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
 Section ?. Unless prevented by accident, act of God, inability to obtain material or legal proceedings in court, the grantee, it's successors and assigns shall on or before the the construction of said railway line or some part thereof within or without the Town limits and shall have said railway line in use within two years from the date of beginning of construction.
 Section 2. That said Ordinance No. SJ. above described, as hereby amended is here by ratified and confirmed.
 Section f. This ordinance shall be pub- hShed in The Douglas Island News, weekly newspaper published the town of Douglas Alaska.
 Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage and approval
 Introduced MaYch 4thr 1907.
 Passed the Council March 5th, 1907.
 wm- STUBBINS, Mayor. Attest; JOHN HENSON, Town Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
A Critical Solomon

Here is an effective piece of dramatic criticism, said to have been printed in a rural paper in Indiana. A raw com pany on the kerosene circuit" played "Hamlet," and the next day the editor wrote: "Mr. Soandso and his company played Hamlet in the town hall last night. It was a great social event, and all the elite of our fair village attended. There has been long discussion as to whether Bacon or Shakespeare wrote the play commonly attributed to Shakespeare. It can easily be settled now. Let the graves of the two writers be opened. The one who turned over last night is the author."-Ex.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
Forfeiture Notice.
DOUGLAS, ABAsKA, Nov
First publication March 9th. 1sOI Last publication April 3, 1907.

DOUGLAS, ABAsKA, Nov. l2, 1906. To H. B. Wilson, his heirs, executors, assigns, administrators, or legal representatives: You are hereby notified that we have eX- pended during the years of 1904, i905 and l9O6; One Hundred Dollars (SlOO.OO in labor and improvements, for and during each of said years upon each of the following claims: The Washington, St. MaryS No; 1, St: Marys No. 2, Santa Cruz, Rose, Santa Rita. Elizabeth Beach, Anna Barron, Assumption and the Oregon Lode Mining Claims, situate on Hawk Inlet, Admiralty Island, in the Harris Mining District, District of Alaska, of which the lo- cation certificates are found in Book i9' pages No. 7 s, 9. 10, II, &c., in the office of the U. $. Commissioner and EX-Otticio Recorder, at Juneau, Alaska.
 In order to hold said claims under the pro, visions of section No. 1924 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and Amend- ments thereto concerning labor upon min, ing claims, being the amout required to hold said lode claims for period ending on the 3lst day of December. 4. D. 1906. And if with in 90 days after the publication hereof, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure, as a co-owner, your in terest in the aforesaid claims will become the property of the subscribers, yOur co-owners who have made the required lawful expendi- lures, according to the terms of said section.
 GEOFGE RIEDI,
 ABNER MURRAY. First publication Oct, 18th. 1906.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13

In the shade of the old apple tree. I've waited so long love for thee, that the voice once l heard, grows faint with each word til it's barely whisper to me. There is no more buzz in the bee, the blossoms are withered, ah, me! and the tree that grew where l waited for you, has changed to an old chest nut tree. In the shade of the old apple tree, where we heard the blame buzz of the bee, with big carving knife that 1 swipped from my wife, am waiting and watching-by gee. Of daggers 1 have two or three, and an axe and cutlass. you see, and I'll stick all these things in the next guy who sing, "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree"
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13

A clergyman was unexpectedly call ed upon to preach before the students of we'll known college. He chose a sermon from his "barrel" and without reading it went to the college chapel. He got on splendidly until near the close. when he amazed the boys with his peroration, beginning, And now a word in conclusion to you who are mothers"
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
Fresh Eggs

He-Had an odd experience the other day. One morning my breakfast boiled egg had an inscription on it. It said, "The finder may write to me-" signed "Mary Smith" She-What re- ply did you get? He-The postmaster replied. He said that Miss Smith died of old age several years ago.
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
Notice to Creditors
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK SCHULER- DECEASED

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE 0F FREDERICK SCHILLER, DECEASED
 Notice is hereby given that the unfeF- Eigned having been appointed A6ruinS rator of the estate of Frederick Sehulerr deceased, and as such administrators Of said estate hereby gives notice to the creditors o4r end all persons having claims aSasinss 5be said deceased, 70 exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, wtthin six moOths after the 6rss publication of this noticer to the sai6 adrsin istrator, at his residence in the city of Doug transaction of the business of said estate. Dated at Douglas Alaska February IT. 190T-
 CHARLES RUDY,
 kdRanistr ator of the estate of
 Frederick Schulerr deceased. First publication Feby. 27. 190T-
 Hast publication March 27, is0l-
Douglas Island news., 1907-03-13
Choice stationery at Heubner's Drug Store.
Notice to Creditors

In the Probate Court at Juneau, Alaska. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN INLAND, DECEASED.
 Notice Is hereby given that the undersign.. ed John Luudquist was on the End day of March, 1907, duly and regularly appointed as the administrator of the estate, ot Jonn duly and regularly qualified as such. All creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of the said John Nyland, reonired 10 present their said claims to- gether with the proper vouchers, within six months from the date of this notice, to the said John Lundquist Ut his residence on Dated at Douglas, Alaska, March 9th, 1907.
 JOHN LUNDQUIST. First publication March 9th. 1907.
 Last publication April 3, 1907.
The Washington times., 1907-07-11

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The Washington times., 1907-07-11
ORATORS FOR OUTING
OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS

The committee having in charge the
arrangements for the outing 70 be given
at Marshall Hall on Saturday, July 20
under the auspices OF the League Of
Republican State Clubs OF the District
Of Columbia, announces the following
list of speakers for the OCCASION: Will
liam f. Andrews. Auditor for the Treas
missioner OF Internal Revenue, and A
3. Hayes, Of the Department OF JUS
tice
The addresses. which will be patriotic
In nature VIII be delivered after the
arrival OF the evening boat. In addi-
ton TO the speeches, an attractive pro-
gram of athletic events has been ar
ranged for which handsome prizes have
been provided. Ticket holders will be
entitled 10 a chance for a trip 10 the
jamestown Exposition.