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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
RESULT Of BIC CHURCH ROW
Action Against IS Persons for
Disturbing Religious Worship.
Begun Before Justice EurionS and
Later Removed to Magistrate Borne
mann-A1atter is Attracting Consid
cradle attention Among the Colorcd
Population.

The trial of cases against fifteen
colored men and women each of whar,
is charged with two counts, nuisance
and disturbing religious services. a
begun yesterday morning before JUS
tice Furlong.
The trouble grew out of disagree
mentb between WI factions in the F.rss
Baptist church, colored, in this city as
to the retention and support Of the
pastor, Rev. Rhoe. The charges agains:
the defendants were brought by Rhoe
and his supporters on account Of their
conduct at services on Sunday last.
when they kept up singing practically
the entire day to prevent the preacher
from delivering his m
The first case called was that against
Joseph Cogdill and through his attor-
neys, George Peschau, Esq, and w. p.
GanOrd, Esq, he waived examination
and vas bound over to superior court
under bonds Of 800 in each case.
A motion was made by the prosecu-
ton to consolidate all the cases aad
try them as one. This was resisted by
the defense and the motion was over
ruled by the court.
After the first case had been disposed
Of, attorneys for the defense filed af-
fidavits asking for the transfer Of the
cases to some other magistrate. Justice
Bornemann was selected to try the re-
mainder Of the cases. The trial was re-
sumed in the AFTERNOON and it was held
number of spectators and interested
parties being present.
The charges against l.. W. Wheeler
were brought up and examination of
all the witnesses and the speeches Of
the lawyers vas not concluded until
after 9 o'clock last night. Justice
Bornemann, against the protests O1
counsel for the prosecution, Herbert
McClammy, Esq, and B. G. Empie, Esq.
allowed testimony to be given concern
ing all the causes for trouble thas are
alleged to have existed. A large num-
Der of witnesses were examined and
each of the four attorneys made elab-
crate speeches in the case. Justice
Bornemann announced that he would
reserve his decision until this morning.
The trial of further cases will be re-
sumed at the court house at $50 a II.
The matter is attracting universal
attention among the colored population
of the city and the outcome Of 'he
trials will be awaited with interest.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
\ CHANCE FOR THE NEGRO.
o. l~uaurluIoddV LcJ 5dE:I ,nIt!.L OIL
Office in the North b. TIC Prcsi.
dent.

President Roosevelt will have an rp-
portunity of putting to the test these
senator's who have proclaimed .l.eir
undying affection for the negro. he
has long wanted to make some ap-
pointments in the north, where me1i-
torious negroes have been available
for government service but always rea-
sons have been advanced why negroes
should not get the important places,
and generally they have been side
tracked.
The attitude which has been taken
by a number of senators over the
Brownsville order would indicate that
the time Is ripe for giving some thor
oughly equipped negroes important
federal jobs.
Just where these appointments are to
be made IS not known, but it is said
by those who share the presidents con.
fidence that he will make several ap-
pointments in the north which he long
has had in mind.
It is said one of the important ap.
pointments contemplated Is for Ohio.
Foraker's state is Ohio.-W'ashington
Dispatch to New York Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
TO IMPROVE MAIL SERVICE.
Heavy Penalties ON Railways for not
Making Advertised Schedules.

Railroads which have a contract with
the government. for carrying the mails
will be required to make the schedule
time Of their mail trains regularly or
pay a heavy penalty, if the bill decided
upon today in the postoffice committee
!of the house is enacted itnO Jaw. The
Ipostoffce department now imposes a
ismall penalty for delays in the trans
mission of mail by railroads, but the
congressional committee proposes to
lgive wider authority in order to force
compliance with contracts in keeping
advertised schedules.
1t was also decided to reduce the
present mail pay 5 per cent. where the
average each day per mile is from 5000
ito As, 1000 pounds. Where the average
lis under 5000 pounds no reduction is
contemplated. From $4,000 TO so, 900
the reduction will be 10 per cent. On
AN average weight of over 10000 the
Production will be $19 per ton fiat. The
lis reduced also.
1t is further provided that the mail
shall be weighed seven times a weeh
instead of six and the total weight
divided by seven to get the daily aver
Empty mail sacks will not be
weighed when returning.
The committee approved the bill fix
ing the salary Of rural free delivery
at $~S50.-Washington SpeciaI
News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Mrs. Ovcrman's Reception.

A stream of callers. representing
every phase OF official and social life,
attended the reception given Yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Dverman at the
Cochran hotel. Cabinet officers. Sill
preme court judges, senator's, represen-
tatives and their wives were among
those who attended the reception. The
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ,fkpo0iirthjjln
North Carolina contingent was large
and representative, and it was just
proud of the f1attering way in which
Mrs. Overman was greeted. The gra-
cious wife of the junior senator takes
a prominent part in social life at the
national capital and is especially popu
lar with the southern contingent. The
beautiful parlors Of the hotel were
alive with palms and flowers.-Pence
in News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Three Trninmen Killed.

Lexington, KY, February SIN a
wreck of freight trains on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, neal Colby
station, ten miles from here, this after
noon Engineer Edward Harp, C.. K.
Harchall and r. B. Wilson, trainmen,
were instantly killed. Several other
train men whose names have not been
learned, were injured. One Of the
engines exploded. killing the men in
stantly. The trains met in a head on
collision. The dead men all lived here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Victims of Mine Explosion.

Elkins, ". Va. February 4.-Twenty-
five or thirty miners, majority Of them
foreigners are supposed to be dead as
the result of a mine explosion today
at Mine No. 25 Of the Davis coal and
Coke Co, at Thomas, lear here, Five
miners entering the mine just as the
explosion occurred have been taken cut
so it is believed all the miners already
in the mine have been killed. 1t is not
known how large the disaster may
grow upon further investigation rs
there is no way Of determining how
many men were in the mine at the true
of the explosion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
RcDritnandcd Mr.. Taft.

Secretary Taft will probably no
soon forget his visit to the sena.e yes
terday, says the Washington Herald
He was seated on one Of the big, luXu-
rious lounges talking with S natnT
Dick and two or three Of the house
members OF the Ohio contingent. Sen
a1Or Beverage had begun his great
speech on the child labor bill. Tn
senate had just passed a nervous strain
owe the salary increase proposition
and its tempestuouS emotions were
still raging. The Indiana statesman
had been waiting with what patience
he could summon 10 the aid OF his
philosophy until the time came fol
him TO deliver the speech which he
week. When, finally, he got the floor
he was annoyed almost from the be.
ginning by a hum Of voices al his back
He could scarcely hear his W words
though he spoke in an unusually loud
tone. Turning around he discovered
that Secretary Taft was the center OF
a group Of statesmen who were hoid-
ing an animated conversation.
IF l am disturbing YOU" said Sen
atn Beverage, looking at the secre-
tary Of war, Il viii suspend until your
conversation is finished"
Apparently all the blood in his am
Pile body rushed in the secretary's race
It Seemed for an instant that he would
explode. Then he rose and left the
chamber. Senator Beverage resumed
his speech. and nniet reigned the re
mainder Of the day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
CIIhI;I1Y ELL FRIDAY NIGHT.
Enjoyable Occasion for Which Esabo
rate Arrangements Have Been Made

One Of the most enjoyable events
OF the season for which elaborate A.
engagements have been made. il me
Charlty Ball, TO be given at the Ma
sonic temple on FRIDAY night. under
the auspices OF the Ministcring Circle
OF the Kings Daughters. The yong
ladies in that circle have been WORKING
diligently to insure the success o. the
ball, which should be largely patton
lied on account Of the w~orthiness OF
the undertaking.
The ball room will be Handsomely
decorated and a special programme OF
dance music will be rendered by IN"
KneiseI orchestra. A fine supper AZ;
be served during the evening. The f,sr
managers will be Messrs. Clayton Cites,
Jr.. Richard Bradley and Paul Cant
well and the grand march will be led
by Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Giles.
Tickets for the ball are limited ia
number and they are on ale at Mrs J.
K. Wise's, Mrs. H. X. Savage's aud ar
Yates and DeRosset's book stores.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08

At a joint meeting OF the coMmls-
sioners Of New Hanover and PadeC
counties, held yesterday morning At
1880 o'c!ock al the court house, action
was taken which makes il certain tAat
before long a bridge will be erected
across Northeast river. some where u
the vicinity Of Castle Haynes, whlca
will connect the two counties. TIE
exact site of the proposed bridge has
not yet been determined, this beisS
left in the hands of a committee OF
four members, two being chosen from
ZACH of the boards. This committee
will also have al necessary surveys
made and gather all data and iafsIma-
ton concerning the work that Is TO be
undertaken. Bids will then he adveC-
tised for and the approximate COST OF
the work will then be determines. ar
ter which the commissioners will again
meet IN joint sssion, authorize the
work and decide as TO the proportion
Of the cost which each county f. 10
pay.
The definite action OF the commits
si0ners was taken on the motion Of
Chairman McEarchorn that a steel
bridge be built across the Northeast.
at a point TO be decided upon later,
to be paid for in proportion 10 the tax
able polls OF each county. This meau-
that New Hanover wiz have TO pay in
the proportion of 2 TO /, the polls in
Fender amounting TO 2,11G and in New
Hanover TO 4.027.
In attendance on the meeting were
Chairman X. F. Powers and Commits
sioners Geo. Moore. f. =. Flynn. and
Attorney J. T. Bland. representing
Pender and Chairman d. McBaoheru
and Commissioners Robertson, Alex
ander. Divine and Vollers and Hos
John D. Bel9amy, representing New
Hanover. The meeting was Wessdes
over by Commissioner Moore Of Pea
der.
The matter of the erection Of the
bridge was then gone intothoroushly,
both the attorneys and ali the commIs-
sioners taking an interested part In the
discussion
Attorneys Bland and Bellamy " re
h requested by the WI boards tn
draw up a bill to be presented to the
Legislature. providing for the bridge
: Contemplated locations of the brfdsr,
and the routes leading up 10 IT, were
h shown on maps prepared and eX-
planned by Captain Walter G. MacRar.
The two sites from which a choice war
likely be made are at Blossoms ferry
and at Miller's landing.
Several citizens Of Fender n New
Hanover counties attended the meet
ing. After a full discussion. with the
action noted above. adjOurnmrnt was
taken subject 10 the call OF the JOINT
committees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
..Gentlemen of the jury

Gentlemen Of h jury Judge
five men with no signs OF t~repidation.
he glanced at the smiling face of the
girl juror, land lady of the jury he
added gaIlantiy, n then proceeded.
The jury found in favor OF the
plaintiff and gave him a decree upon
hi ground of desertion.
Miss Smith collected $3.50 and re-
sumed the work with which she is
more familiar. that of gathering news.
1T is not hard work" said Miss
Smith, "but I have no desire 70 be-
come a professional juror."-DenveF
Dispatch to New ork Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Langshore,ncn Strike at Brunswick

Brunswick, Ga, February As Il
result Of the strike declared here Sat-
urday by the longshoremen's union
only about 100 non-union negroes are
at work along the Brunswick river to-
day. Between 500 and GOO are out on
strike. The laborers are demanding an
increase of 25 per cent. it is feared
that shipping will be greatly impeded
for the next few days. although the
shippers announce hat they viii at
once secure outside laborers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Engine Of Incoming Train DeraAe

Engine Of Iucoming Train DeraAed-
The engine pulling northern traia
No. fl, on the A. c. l.. bound for Viii
mington, jumped the track 4 short dis
tance from the Smith Creek treetle
near the city. yesterday morning. ass
many passengers remained there TO-
several hours until the track could be
cleared and the train brought On to
the city by another engine.
The mishap was caused by q defect
i've switch and the damage wss aoni.
nal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Kama Alma House Rurned.

Norfolk, Va, February "A specia:
to the Norfolk Ledger-DisDatch to1av
from Charlottesville, Va, says: The
Kappa Alpha Fraternity house at the
University of Virginia, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire which was discovered
about s o'clock this morning In the
furnace room. Loss SIS 600.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Volunteer E,iremen Killed.

White Plains, n. Y, February T.
Three volunteer frcmen were Killed
and four injured, one of them probably
fatally early today while working On
the ruins of the Mead building which
was DESTROYED by fire last night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
Appropriations Agreed Upon.

Washington, February 4.-Approprf
atoms aggregating s20e.1S0,5S1 are
carried III the p~ostoffce bill agreed
upon by the house committee on post
offices and postroads tonight. The
post office appropriations for the cur
rent year were s191,67O.562.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
WILL BUILD BRIDGE
To Connect New Hanover and
Fender Counties.
DECIDED ON YESTERDAY
At Joint Meeting of Boards of
County Commissioners.

Mcctiu. was Held in the Coart Hou@r
In This City-Site OF tho bridge not
Nct Determined on-JoTnt Counit-
tee Appointed 10 Have all Surveys
Made and Gather the Necessary
Datn-Biu TO he Sent tn the LcSi-Ia-
Iurc Authorizing he Bridge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
To DRY WADESBORO.
SIGNATURES Being Asked for to a Petit
ton Requesting the General Assem-
bly, to DRY Arson County by LeSisia
tive Enactment.

A few days ago a number of young
men of Wadesboro me together and
agreed to inaugurate a movement haV-
ing in view the drying of Arson
county by legislative enactment. a
number of petitions have been prepar~
ed and are being circulated in differ
ent sections of the county for sigA&-
tures.-Messenger and Intelligencer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-02-08
RHEUMATISM
WORSE FROM YEAR TO YEAR

Il OF KheunatlSm IS a EXCESS o. unc acid n Or Blood, brought
n by indigestion, chronic constipation. weak kidneys and a general slug
gh conditions OF the entire system. The refuse and waste matter of the
body is not carried out as nature intends. but is left to ferment antsour and
generate uric acid, which is absorbed into the blood. The first evidence of
Rheumatism S usually little wandering pains in the muscles and joints, or
a tender, sensitive place on the flesh. These are often SC slight that nothing
Is thoughtQf them and they pass away; but with each recurrence the trouble
becomes more severe, and from slight wandering pains and excited nerves
Rheumatism grows to be painful and almost constant trouble. The longer
the poison remains in the blood the hrnner hold the trouble gets o Il the sys-
tenn. Each day the acid deposit IS increasing and the disease grows worse
from year to year. After awhile the joints become coated with n corrosive
substance which seriously interferes with their working and movements
and sometimes they become permanently stiff and useless. S. S. S.
cures Rheumatism by going down into the
blood and attacking the disease at its head. II
reuhaizes the poisons and acids and dissolves
the salts and irritating deposits. making the
~ blood stream pure, fresh and healthy SIS
is made entirely of roots, herbs and barks. and
PUhElY Will IABLE is therefore a safe remedy. When the blood
has been purified by S S. s, the pains aud
aches R4sS away and the cue is permanent. Book O Rheumatism, and
medical advice free. TIE swift SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. G.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
PARTIES STILL SEARCHING FOR
BODY.

A large party of searchers spent the
entire day yesterday dragging the
pools and examining the sandbars to
a point twelve miles down the river
looking for the body OF the missing
Julia Cook. The boat was transferred
from pool to pool and used wherever
the water was too deep for wading,
and as last resort giant powder was
exploded In the water In the hope of
bringing the body to the surface. only
tc return empty handed.
This morning the searchers began
digging in the sandbar at the mouth
OF the arroya where it empties in the
Animas river. but up to the present
writing no news has been received as
to the result of their labors.
A purse of $25 has been raised by
the citizens and offered for the re-
covery of the body. If the seachers
are not successful today 1t Is probable
that the funeral of the two children
whose bodies were recovered will be
held tomorrow although that has not
yet been decided.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26

The Montrose county driving race, one
half mile. was won by Robert E.; time
I:24. The third event was a one
half mile running race between j.
Deans Picayune and Jesse Haller's
Rabbi. Picayune won two of the
three heats; time :51. In the consola-
tion half mile race Jessie Haller's
Fanchion came in third, the winner
making time of 1.05la. The relay race
OF two and half miles was won by
the string OF Jesse Dean of Syracuse,
Kansas. Time. 5:32. The closing
event was half mile woman's race
and was won by Miss Gilman. with
Mrs. Galloway second and Mrs. Quig-
ley third Time SO. The fair was a
most successful one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
MISUNDERSTANDING.

AT 8 O'Clock this morning at the
Episcopal church. the Rev. Fleetwood
oihciating, w. t. Kirkpatrick and
MISS Nettie Collins were Joined I'm
the holy bonds of matrimony. Mem
bers of the Grand Army. women's Re.
lief Corps, Sons of Veterans and the
urum corps attended in u body. and
there were many other friends who
were there to wish the newlyweds
much happiness The bride and groom
are both well known in this commun
ity. They boarded the eastern this
morning for their honeymoon trip
which will last at least three years
and Will embrace important points In
America and Europe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26

J. W. Wingate, j. c. Sanford. Rob
ert Sloan and w. 8. Pickerill returned
Sunday from Denver. where they at
tended the meeting of the grand lodge
OF Masons of Colorado, and the Grand
Commandery Knights Templar. San
ford was elected grand commander OF
the Knights Templar of Colorado;
Wingate, grand warden of the Knights
remplar of Colorado and Pickerill
grand junior deacon of the grand lodge
OF Masons OF Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26

Among those whom the London
Times blames for the Vancouver out
break is ex-Mayor SchmItz of San
Francisco. As Schmitz has been in
the penftentiary for several weeks the
Times should admit that his capacity
for mischief In British Columbia is
limited. An avalanche OF Hindu i'm
migrants In London might induce an
other line OF editorial comment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
FUNERAL OF FRANK eALLoTTl

ONEhR Of hHNk SAlLO !.
The funeral of Frank Gallotti took
place from the Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon at . o'clock. The
casket was taken to the church at
O'clock where the mass of flowers
were arranged, the Masonic, Woodmen
of the World and A. o. u. w. lodges
providing special emblems, while
friends contributed designs and cut
flowers. The Masons attended in fun
eral regalia and was the largest turn
out of the order in long time, the
Woodmen of the World also providing
a special escort of about forty. At the
church Rev. Mr.. Morell delivered a
short but very earnest and impressive
address. choir composed of Miss
Bessie Lake, Miss Inez lives and
Messrs. Buck and Prank Lake. jr..
singing several selections. At the
close of the service the audience was
given an opportunity of taking last
earthly look at their friend. The pail
bearers, Messrs. David Ramsay. How.
ard Charlton, G. II. Barton, Geo. N.
Raymond, Harry Ware and Glenn
Scouton. accompanied by six honorary
members, Messrs. Thomas lockwood,
w. J. VIII of Animas City, c. NJ. HILL
iker, Judge Chas. A. Pike S. w. PIN
grey and T. E. Bowman. removed the
casket to the hearse and with the
Woodmen and Masonic escore pro-
ceeded to Greenmount cemetery where
tie last sad rites were performed by
the Masonic order.
That Mr.. Gallottl was highly esteem
ed was evidenced by the large turnout
of his fellow lodge members as well