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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
(By Associated PresS.)

Raleigh, n. c., January 1.-Goyern,
Or Glenn telegraphed to his attorney
at Greensboro to have Congressman
E. Spencer Blackburn, of the Eighth
congressional district of North Caro-.
lima arrested on a charge of criminal
libel.
This action follows charges made in
a letter from Blackburn sent out from
Washington, D. c., on Saturday last
in which he stated to Congressman
elect r. n. Hackett, the democrat elect
ed from the Eighth district his grounds
for cOnteSting the election, alleging
among other things that there had
been a conspiracy in which Governor
Glenn used his influence to secure
Hackett'sN election and as a member Of
the state text book commission voted
to put books of the American Book
Company in the state list of public
school books in return for which the
American Book Company contributed
large sums Of money to corrupt the
voters of the Eighth congressional
district, while in return Hackett was to
use his influence to have Governor
Glenn elected United States senator
to succeed the present senator from
North Carolina. Lee S. Overman.
Governor Glenn ~denounces the charge
as absolutely false, as does the repre-
sentatives of the American Book COM
pany. Governor Glenn considers the
charge equal to n of m~alfeasance in
office and takes criminal action against
Blackburn. No news has been received
here of Blackburn's arrest in Green's
boro nor of what has been done there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
Especial to The Messenger

NSutCidl 10 Inc messenger
Washington. Jan. l.. ohio, il would
seem, is about 10 recapture from Iowa
that political premiership which Iowa
tilched from Ohio only a few years ago
With Taft and Foraker %contending for
the presidency. Ohio would have the
limelight and Iowa would have TO ioin
the commonwealth OF minor conse
quence.
The announcement by Mr.. Taft's
friends that the wal secretary Is will
ing TO become a candidate IL there an
pears any substantial demand hat he
do so is the chief political development
or he month. IL is to all intents and
purposes a formal INT authoritative
launching OF the Taft boom and an in
VltatIon 10 Taft adherents in all parts
or the country TO get busy. /. also Is A
notification TO the Conservatives" or
a"nti-Roosevelt. republicans that they
cannot have the 1908 nomination with
out fighting for it. There has been for
some time a crystaliZation OF senti-
ment in the anti-Roosevelt camp fav-
W Al' h'lhiIldNIOA III SEnAEDE
Foraker and politicians are beginning
10 believe that the lines OF the next
contest within the republican party al
ready ave been drawn.
That Secretary Taft's friends will
have TO fight for the Ohio delegates IA,
the next national convention goes with
out saying The men opposed TO him
In his native state are born fighters
and Foraker's veterans On the war-path
warriors of the old Hanna organiza.
ton now marshalled by Senator Dick
and Foraker's veterans OF the war-Dath
Joined in an offensive and d~efepsIyn
alliance it is a pretty hard proposition
Tor the Taft people to go up against.
This is especially true in view Of the
TACT that there has not yet been de
veloped in the Ohio Taft faction any
formidable and sagacious leader Con Z
Sres"rl1n 3uc.)n Of Cleveland is tr
strongest man they have but he -
neither a politician nor a fighter and
last spring when ii seemed he had a
chance TO do something. Numbered so
badly that Foraker and Dick got away
with about everything in sight.
should Senator Foraker become the
candidate Of the anti-R Roosevelt faction
In the republican party il is believed
a large share OF the old Hanna fol-
lowers would line up behind him. and
again would be demonstrated the truth
or the old adge hat politics makes
strange bedfellows. Already. Il Is said.
that some OF the old Hanna l~ieutenants
are at work trying TO ALLEVIATE the
south from It's allegiance TO Mr.. Roose-
welt, the purpose being 90 capture lho
southern del2sles 10 tho urNt nliionaI
convention and vote them against any
man who NJ Roosevelt may favor for
the preside!' al nomination. Nr Han
ma had a strong hold on southern re-
publicans, while Mr.. Roosevelt ha.
stepped on the toes of southern repub-
hcan leaders without any attempt al
g~entleness. =
All over thu cot " there u AZ
awakening Of interest in the 1903 cleo
ton and from almost every state comes
word Of effort 10 ~displace Mr.. Rooge-
welt as he leader of his party.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
LOSES ITS
Virginia Bible Society Merged N
American Bible Society.

American Bible Society.
- Richmond. Va, January 1.-After an
independent existence of nearly a cen
fury, the Virginia Bible Society be
comes a part Of the national organiza-
ton known as the American Bible So
ciety. At a meeting to be held tomor-
row the steps necessary 10 transfer the
affairs of the state society will be
taken and the new order of things
will be installed. Rev. W. S. Campbell
who has for years been secretary of
the state society, will be succeeded IN
that Office by Rev. Donald McLarel,
D. D., one of the mos distinguished
ministers in the national body. DR..
McLaren is in the city and will today
take charge OF the Offices here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
TO TEST McCLLELLNN.s TITLE.
Acknowledgement VIII Give BotE
Parties a Hearing Next Monday.

Albany, y. Y, January William
Randolph Hearst was prompt in ac-
cepting the offer II the new attorney
general William Z. Jackson. 10 D.
slider an application for a re-hearing
OF arguments of Mr.. Hearst's petition
for leave To begin quo warranto pro-
~ceed.n@s 10 test the title OF George b
Mcclellan TO the office CT mayor OF
New York city on the basis OF the
m~ayoralty election In 1905. Attorney
General Jackson had just assumed Of
fee today when a representative Of Mr..
Hearsts counse served upon him IN
application for re-argument. The at
torney general gave Instructions that
copies Of the papers be served upon the
attorneys of Mayor Mcclellan, and in
formed both parties that he would give
them a hearing next Monday, jan
uary 7th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL
Governor Glenn Indignant at
BIackbuTn's Charges.
WANTS AN INVESTIGATION
Blackburn Had Not Acted on His
Own Motion

Governor Glenn Declares That some
BODY Higher Up Was Irresponsible.
The Public Entitled to Know Every
thing in the Matter-CriminaI Ac-
ton Against Blackburn VIII be for
tindication and Not for Money
Governor Glenn Considers the
Charge Equal 10 N~aifCaSanc i'm
Office.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
Fatally Stabbed by Negro.

New Haven, Conn, January Fired
erick Mccain white, was fatally shot
on the street here tonight by Samuel
Knox, a negro. The negro vas cap
tured near the scene of the shooting A
large crowd gathered and as the Off
GERS were taking the negro to police
headquarters there were cries of
lynch himi" but no violence was Of
fered. McGann has since died
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
CANS THE WINNER
Knocked Herman Out in the
Eighth Round.
Betting 8 TO | ON CANS
= |
Seen From Start That Herman
Had Little Chance.

Cans Blocked His Opponents Blows
With Ease and Was Apparently Not
Worried i'm the LeaSt-Herman Was
Favorite With the CrOWd-BOth
Fighters Shook Hands Cordially AZ
ter the Eieht-About $500 Persons
Witnessed the Bout, Among Whom
Were Several We'll Dressed Women.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
MANY MAY ASPIRE
But Only One Can Get the
Nomination.
COP. LONG ON CANDIDATES
Taft's Statement a Notification
to Friends to Get Busy.

Sentiment i'm the Anti Roosevelt Forces
H. Favorable for the Nomination OF
Forakcr-Enort VIII bc Made to
DispiarC ROOSEVELT "a Leader OF the
Party-OpponCnIs To the President
Will End"aNor To Capture Southern.
Delegation tn National Convention.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
Electric Car and Auto Crash.

Oakland. Cal. January LIN an
collision today between an electric car
and an automobile, George b. Young
of Alameda, was instantly killed. and
Mr.. and Mrs. A s. Swain. of East Oak
land. and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Martin.
of Alameda. were injured. Mr. Young
was a wealthy contractor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR
New Years Reception at the
White House.
THE DAY An IDEAL ONE
Was Attended by About $500
Persons.

Members OF Diplomatic Corps. Army
and Navy Officers. Representatives
of National and District Govern
IN MS and Citizens Were in Evil
dence-Eaci, Caller Received Il
Cordial Shake of the Hand
Number Of Negroes Present Smaller
THAI II Former Years.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-04

Begin the New Year right Get Blue
Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla. Absolute
lily pure, go twice as far and the "Blue
Ribbon Flavor" is perfection. Ask for
fine 25 aents size.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
AMATEUR WATERS RUFFLED.

James E. Sullivan. president Of the Amateur
Athletic Union voiced the feeling OF the ma
jority OF American athletes when he said at the
dinner given in his honor Wednesday night
that the whole American team would be with
drawn from the Olympic games 10 be held in
England in 1908 If the entry of any man whose
amateur standing had been approved by the
Amateur Athletic Union was rejected by the
English Olympic committee. This expression.
which had perhaps q radical sound. was called
forth by recent London cable. which said in
part:
In order TO assure the absolute amateur status
OF all the entries received the responsibility Of
testing their eligibility will be left far as
possible TO the respective associations, but rigid
supervision will be maintained and conpeti-
LOT VIII be allowed to enter into any event whose
expenses are derived from source other than
from the club he represents. The authorities
gamzing the various events anticipate an enor-
nous entry from America. Indeed. one of the
leading members of the council said: 1T looks as
II we were going to be swamned with competi-
tors from the United States, and, while repre-
sentative athletes will be heartily welcomed and
every facility offered them, it may be necessary
TO limit the entry 10 some extent
There is nothing in this. perhaps 10 arouse
any antagonistic feeling beyond the implied sug
Sestion that some Of the American competitors
might be strictly amateurs and the rather
ludicrous idea of limiting entries to a set Of
international open games. 1t would be a dis
tinct affront to the Amateur Athletic Union,
than which there is no association working more
earnestly in the interest of amateur sport If any
entry made through it rejected. Such
would hardly be the case, but. unfortunately, II
was SO lntimated, in the opinion of many attn
letes here. Morton, the leading amateur sprinter
of England, made no secret of the fact that he
did not have 70 work when he was in this coun-
try in 1905. md laughed at the local athletes
because thes only won medals. This created the
impression that he vas not a bona fide amateur,
and for that reason, among others, the implied
suggestion from abroad was not received in bet
ter spirit. The English Olympic committee need
not about the standing of athletes. III
they vouched for by James E. Sullivan Cas-
per Whitney and the balance of the American
committee they will be amateurs in good stand
ing. The water may appear to be slightly ruff
fed for the present, but IT is only temporary.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
HOCKEY SEASON WELL ON.
Strength of Teams in amateur and
intercollegiate Leagues.

Judging from the form shown TO date IN the
Amateur Hockey League, the struggle for the
championship will be between the Crescent Ath-
letic Club. present holders Of the title and the
st. Nicholas Skating Club Both teams won
their games last week, the Crescents beating the
Hockey Club to 2 and the St Nicholas team
defeating the New York Athletic Club to 2.
The Skating Club seven has shown the best
hockey to date, but the Crescents will be
strengthened doubt before the end of the
Billy Dolby. the old. reliable. speedy for
ward of the champions. although desrous of re-
firing from hockey. is practising with his team
to keep in condition, and the other night ex-
pressed his willingness to help out his club if
his services are absolutely required. and from
present appearances they will be 1t is report
ed both he and Schiebler will play against the
New York Athletic Club next Thursday. The
st. Nicholas seven has the strongest lineup 1t
has had in years, and the team work for so
early in the season is excellent. The Mercury
Foot team, while defeated on Thursday night,
still has a chance, as 1t has the making of a
good seven with two points strengthened.
If Jim Fenwick could be persuaded to hold
down his old position at coverpont, and Tur-
ner, who played that position three nights ago.
be placed back at point, and Williams, in turn.
at goal. the team would be 90 per cent stronger.
Inc forwards seem 10 realize that the defenCe Is
weak. and in consequence have to play both a
defensive and an offensive game The Hockey
Club. while it has much better team than last
year. will hardly improve its standing. The de-
fence is strong, but the line, although fast, has
not the force or accuracy in shooting that Is
needed TO win games. The men played clever
game, however, against the Crescents last
Tuesday in the first half. and they may surprise
some of the teams that look stronger at present
before the season ends.
In the Intercollegiate League Harvard has
made the best impression of any of the college
sevens, although the team does not seem TO be
strong as last years champions Townsend,
Pell. Newhan and Willets remain of last years
seven and the first named three players make a
strong combination. The defence was not tested
in Saturday nights game against Columbia
Yale's representatives have not been seen in a
que match TO date. but judging from their
exhibition games they have good team Prince
ton is represented this year by five of last years
team, and should make a strong bid for at least
second place Dartmouth has taken Browns
place in the league and will make much harder
fight in the race than the latter team ever did
They made a favorable impression in last
Wednesdays game against Princeton Column
bia appears to be hopelssly out OF the running
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
MORE BALLOON PRIZES.
Aero Club Seeks additional Entries
for International Race.

At luncheon given yesterday afternoon az the
Metropolitan Club by Cortland Field Bishop. pres
ident of the Aero Club OF America, announcement
made of a list of five supplementary prizes
amounting 10 5000. 10 be offered in connection
with the coming international cup balloon race at
ST. Louis on October 70. Under the rules govern
ing the race. James Gordon Bennett gives $500 10
the winner. The following supplementary prizes
were announced.
To the second balloon in the race. 1900 offered
by prominent man in St Louis. whose name IS
withheld for the present; $40 TO the third balloon
offered by the combined railroads running into St
Louis $500 10 The fourth balloon offered by Daniel
5. Nugent, Of ST Louis; S2Jl 10 the fifth balloon
offered oy the "Westliche Post" a German news
paper OF ST. Louis.
These prizes are for the balloons travelling the
greatest distance. In addition the Aero Club has
decided offer a supplementary prize for the bal
loon staying the longest in the air Up 10 this
time OF the eight countries eligible 70 enter the
race only Great Britain, France and the United
States have forwarded their entries, which guar
least nine balloons n the contest As the
time limit for the entries is February l, II is hoped
that the announcement Of the additional prizes
will have the effect o. inducing more OF the foreign
countries enter, and thus make tle contest more
OF an international event than the list 50 far in
dicaTeS
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

April IL is the date to which the baseball fans
are looking forward with such patience as
they can command. On that date the National
and American leagues will formally open the
season-a season which promises to be the most
successful in the history Of the sport. The
American League wanted a later opening end
held out for April IS. while the representatives
of the National League argued IN favor Of April
II at the meeting of the joint schedule COM
mittees last week. According TO Ban Johnson,
the toss of a coin decided the question, and by
1t the fans will get their feast days earlier
than might have been the case. The settlement
of the Tri-State League controversy. by which
the old outlaw league was granted protection
and admitted TO membership in the National
Association. insures peace in the baseball world.
for the time at least. Contract jumpers have
now no refuge, particularly II the newly formed
Atlantic League carries out its plan 10 run
fairly although independently. The rulings of
the national baseball commission can now be
enforced to the letter. and better discipline can
be maintained.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
AUTOMOBTnING.

In refinement Of detail the automobile show
which opened in Madison Square Garden on
Saturday night has never been equaIed. per-
haps, IN any Industrial show IN this country.
The evolution of the motor car presents an in
teresting study. and the opportunities for study
ing the latest perfecons in the art OF motor con-
struction could not be improved on. Cars Of all
kinds and descriptions be seen. from the lit
tie runabout TO the huge commercial vehicle
ana each type has its particular devotees. The
motor has assumed almost autccratic
sway and ii has been placed on pinnacle from
which II is never likely no be displaced. The
years Of experiment almost past. and car
1s produced that be depended on 10
&c what its manufacturers represent. The auto
mobile Is longer the rich mans toy, although
the price keeps up The tire was when a ma
chine could not be depended and this made
them almost extravaganza but with the i'm
.:3rove1neuts in construction which have come a
car at the same price may now be economy.
The gasoiene car, OF course. holds the centre Of
the stage IN numbers Of makes and general pop
ula-fty, but the steamers have plenty Of follow
ers and the electrics are better and more diver
--ssas than ever. The show whole is an OBJ
lessen in what American enterprise. coupled
a American ingenuity and capacity for
achieving. can accomplish in comparatively
short space OF time.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
The standing to date follows:
IRISH ATHLETIC CLUB GAMES.

The entry OF J. Wesley Coe. the American cham
pion and record holder for putting the is-pound
shot has been received for the athletic carnival
Madison Square Garden February . Denis
Horgaa. the ex-ohampion shot putter of the world
now representing .se New York Athletic Club and
Martin Sheridan the premier all around champion
OF the world. Will be entered in the same event.
Mr. Sheridan is not only going TO compete in the
16- pound shot put but is preparing at an up
town gymnasium every afternoon. under the
1atchful eye OF Professor Brown. 10 compete In
the f5-yard high hurdle, pole vault, 2S-pound shot
put and the 5s-pound weight throwing John Fian-
agan. the champion ls-pound hammer thrower Of
the world; Dick Sheridan, John Burke and Simon
SiIl;s: vsn slaa tae pad n ssa FaSa; ssnaHins
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
TRoTTING AND PACING.

The action recently taken by the American
Chicago. in which the association adopted rule
allowing driving clubs to hold ten days of racing
under amateur conditions without the winning
horses taking records. has caused much discus
sion in the light harness world The rule is a
good one, but unless the National Trotting AS
socdation adopts the rule it is not likely to
meet with much success or become operative in
the East The majority of the trotting associa-
tons throughout the United States are members
Of the National Trotting Association and 1t is
necessary for all which are members of the
American Association to be members of the for
rner, for the reason that IL would be almost i'm
possible to race at more than six eight tracks.
and these all located in the West If an
association in the East should join the Ameri-
can Association. as to take advantage Of the
new amateur rule. there would be immediate
conflict, any mark made would stand as such
with the National Trotting Association, and the
horse would be ineligible to start in any slower
class Horsemen would hardly start a horse at
one track to escape a mark only to be barred
from every other track operated under the rules
of the National Association. The board of re-
view will hold meeting in New York this
spring, and the rule may be discussed and
possibly adopted. but it would have to be rati-
fed by the National Association, and no meet
ing will be held at which action could be taken
before next fall unless a special meeting be
called, which is not likely. The question has
been discussed before by the National Associa-
ton, but up to this time the amateur reinsmen
have been unable to win their fight for what
they see fit TO call only fair treatment. The
argument against 1t has been that such a rule
would work hardship on the association giving
purse meetings. 1t might, perhaps, in some
localities, but this would be more than offset by
a more general interest in the amateur meet
ings, at which gate money could be charged.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-14
LA ROY HEADS LIST.
Yankees Pitcher, Ho5ceUer, Took
Part in OnIu TIco Games.

Chicago, Jan. 1s-Out OF forty-eight pitchers
who played last IN the games Of the Amer
lean League but one La Roy Of New York won
ar the games in which he appeared. This achieve
rnent however, is not creditable as 1t sounds,
for the reason that he pitched in only two games-
Next to La Roy is Plank, OF Philadelphia who
won nineteen games and lost six White, OF chi
"a 20 was third with eighteen games won, six lost
and oue tied Joss made the best showing for
Cleveland with twenty-one games won. nine lost
and one tied For Boston the best showing was
made by TAnnehfI who came nineteenth on the
general list. He won thirteen games lost eleven
and pitched one tie game. The poorest showing
was made by Harris. Of Boston, who pitched
In twenty-three games. out of which he won only
two.
The percentage OF games won and lost by the