The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-09-17
~TEIECRNPHIC BRIEFS

TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 13.-At the clos
ing session this afternoon OF the Anne
rican Veterans of foreign services the
officers nominated were elected and
installed. The next convention will
be held in Lebanon Pa.
Norfolk, Va. Sept 13.-The second
regiment Ohio National Guard left
the jamestown exposition today for
home going, by special steamer UP the
James river to Richmond with trip
to the historic jamestown Island.
Paris, Sept. 13.-Marine minister
Thompson today received a cable mes
sage from Admiral Philibert, %announc-
ing that the Chaouias and some Of
the warning tribesmenmen in the vi
cinity of Casa Blanca had r%e-openei
negotiations for peace.
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 13.-At to-
days session OF the American Social
Science Association the address Of
Martin w. Littleton, Of New York
on drift of events" was, in the alb
sence OF Mr.. L%ittleton read by Secre-
tary Isaac Franklin Russell, LII. D. \
discussion followed.
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 13.-Rirmingham
Ala, was selected as the next place of
meeting by the southern branch OF
the dental association, which met
Jointly with the International Dental
congress at the jamestown exposition
this week and which adjourned last
night.
Boise, Idaho, Sept. 12.-George A.
lPettibone, charged with completely
in the murder of Governor Stuenen-
berg, was taken to the hospital to-
day in a critical condition and an OPP
Grafton probably will be necessary.
There will be nc further prosecution
of the cas- at present.
Watertown, N. Y, Sept 13.-The
order just issued by the war depart
ment assigning the oath infantry
colored, to Madison barracks is re-
ceived with equapimity by the resi-
dents of this section. When the first
announcement was made an Informal
protest was eniered at Washington
without avail 1t is expected that
no further acton will be taken tend
ing to have the order r~escinded.
Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 13.-An-
nouncefent is made that the Southern
nouncement is made hat the Southern
shop forces in this and other cities
nearly 1000 men being thrown out
of work on the entire system. About
400 will be laid off at the shops in
this city. It is claimed that this &C
ton is necessitated by u~nfavorab1e
legislation affecting the Southern
Railway.
Washington, Sept. 13.-Because of
representations made by himself and
others in behalf, superintendent
Badger of the naval academy, has
to a modification of his
recommendation of dismissal in the |
,ase Of Cadet G. F. Humbert, third
lass, for alleged "frenching" Humbert
will be retained in probation, given |
90 dement's and will forfeit the re-
nainder of his years vacation.
Rear Admiral CowRs, actfRg sec |
etary OF the navy, has approved the
.ction Of Captain Badger.
Norfolk, Va, Sept Ex-Governor |
S. Deneen, of Illinois, Mrs.
)eneen and DIR. E. r. James. presi- |
Lent of the University of Illinois ar
ived at the exposition tonight, to par
in the celebration of Illinois
tomorrow at the jamestown expo
ition.
They were met at Old Point Com !
ort by expositions officials and escort
d to the Pine Beach Hotel.
The features OF Illinois day will be
ddresses by Governor Swanson. Gov
rnor Deneen and President James,
ollowed in the evening by a recep-i
ion.