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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
War Talk i'm XashingtOn.

The war spirit is growing in military
circles here. The Japanese situation
is the sole topic. "If Japan thinks she
can whip the United States said n
prominent naval officer today II
shouldn't be surprised If she took tue
projected movement OF the Unite1
States battleshiDs To- the Pacific coast
as an u~nfriendly act and declare war"
II, after measuring he PHYSICAL and
financial strength Japan decided that
she might get the worst OF H.. she
probably will accept the movement as
intended by the United States The
traditional friendship is broken, now
ever. Some say that IL the United
States becomes involved with another
power, we may feel Japan's enmity.-
A Washington Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

Richmond, Va, Jnly 1.-THE cor
poration commission and any OF all
its members. agents. or employees
were notified today by United States
Marshal Treat, of the injunction is-
sued by the federal circuit court
against any further attempt to enforce
the two cent rate upon the railroads
engaged in contesting II. n were
forbidden Il publish the order plac-
ing IL in effect. 4
The newspapers OF Richmond are In
cluded in the injunction. being for
hidden to publish the general order
of the corporation commission Of April
81. promulgating the two cent rate.
Philadelphia Pa, July 1.-THE
fight of the railroads against the on-
stitutionality OF the two-cent rail-
road fare law Of Pennsylvania began
equity that instituted by the Penn
%sylvania TO restraint the city and
county of Philadelphia from enforc-
ing the law was begun before Judges
Wilson and Andrieo in common pleas
court No. 4.
President James McRea OF the Penn
sylvania railroad, was in court all day
and probably will take the witness
stand tomorrow.
Among the witnesses examined to-
day were Captain John p. Green, first
vice president of the company. and
| Max Reibenack. the corporations comp
troller.
The general contention of the rail-
! road company is that the law Is un-
| constitutional, that the two cent rate
is unreasonable, and that the law was
enacted without any investigation be-
ing made as to the fairness OF the rate.
The company through it's comptroller,
| presented figures to show that he
average rate per passenger per mile
on the Pennsylvania lines in this
state for the first three months In the
present yea was as follows:
One way passengers 2.406 cents; ex-
| cursion or round trip 2.10S cents;
Communication 1.046 cents and mileage
| 2 cents, or Il general average for ain
classes of passengers OF 1.907 cents.
The company also presented figures
to show that it the two cent fare law
had been in force during January,
February and March Of this year tho
business of the company would have
shown a deficit.
Much Of the day was taken up In
49,
by what method the company separ-
ated the passenger earnings from the
earnings of freight. etc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
FOR NEW ~BATTLESHIPS
OFFICIALS Hold Conferences as to
Character OF Engines to be Install

Washington, July 11.-Questdozs
affecting character of engines to As
inkuIled in the new 10000 ton bat
tlekhip of the Delaware class, the Con-
tract for which was recently awarded
to the Newport News S~hipbuilding
Company, formed the subject of a con-
ference today between Acting Secre-
tary Newberry and the naval construc-
ton board. OF whoch Admiral Con-
verse is chairman.
The company's lowest bid for the
construction of the vessel contemplate
ed the installation of reciprocating en-
gines, but there were alternative
propositions having in view the put
ting in of turbine engines if the de-
partment finally decided that these
were preferable.
Only one ship of the navy now has
turbines, the scout ship Chester.
launched only about two weeks ago,
rand the officials are anxious to expe-
'<riment with this class of engines on
battleship.
The Newport News Company was
asked to furnish certain guarantees
as to speed based on a fixed coal con-
sumption by the, use OF the turbines.
Before reaching a final decision the
officials are going over the matter
very carefully to satisfy themselves
fully as to the guarantees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

That the unwritten law justfis5 the
killing of one man b. another, even
where the victim may be entirely In
nocent of wrong doing, ought to cause
the courts to put their zeal OF en-
demnation upon it. IL the written law
needs corrections or additions. let them
be made in a legal and orderly way
but until they are made the written
law. as embodied in statutes and coart
decisions. should be the sole guide and
arbiter of the rights of citizens.--Ial-
timore American
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
Farmer Inyner Again.

Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Andrew Joyner lost much time recent
fy from his farm work by running
around with Gov. Glenn anu other
nabobs in the eastern part of the strte
trying to locate that training school.
he is yet on top. He came down town
this morning in high glee and said he
had cucumbers a large as a mans
leg. They do not grow like the ordi-
nary kind, but dive down in he
ground like a potato.-Greensborr
Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
THE PINE BEACH INCIDENT
AFFAIR Investigated anu Report fof-
WartIed to Governor.

Richmond, Va. July 11.-Genera1 C.
C Vaughn, il, of the state military
organization has forwarded t Govern
or Swanson, through the usual chan
| nels, the report of the Investigation Of
the Pine Beach incident, when Lieut.
DeMain n several memyers of the
Alexandria company were put under
arrest tby the 'iFowhatan Guards" Of
the exposition.
The investigation was conducted by
Thos- w. Shelton, judge advocate,
and is a Rolumineus affair. THE evil
dence taken in the al was submitted
in full.
The governor today ordered copies
of the report TO be made and forwarded
to Judge W. n. Pollock, and COM
mon weaIth's attorney. r. c. Dasshall
with the request of = thorough in
curry into the matter.
General Vaughn in his endorsement
of the report of judge advocate, has
lntp W soy aAhSh6 otAC Ing
Il recommended that steps be taken
to bring to justice the policemen who
committed the assault on Sergeant
Koiner."
After commencing the soldiers for
| their GOODNESS and discipline in the
| face of ooarse and insulting language,
: General Vaughn says.
ct is quite apparent that the time
is at hand when the uniform of the
Virginia mi1itiamen shall be respect
ed. if not honored and certainly shall
not be an invitation for the assault
or special constables. The self con-
troll of Lieutenant DeMain and his
soldieriy conduct deserves special men-
tioA.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
DIED ON THE TRAIN
Lifeless Body OF Mrs. GaTrard Found
i'm Berth of Pullman Sleeper.

Charlotte. \. c., July 1.-The life
a prominent resident Of Ocean City.
Miss, was found this morning in the
berth OF a Pullman sleeper attached to
the Southern Railways Washington
and Southwestern limited, upon its
arrival here. The BODY was turned
over to an undertaken and Mrs Gar
rard's relatives at Ocean City were no.
tilted. MI. Garrard was seventy years
old and left Ocean City yesterday TO
visit relatives in New York city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
MILL ATTRACT LARGE CROWDS
Record Breaking Attendance Er.
pected at Firemens Tournament
List Of the Different Companies m
Number OF Men Who Have Already
Signified Their Intention OF Being
PrcSent-'Ashevillc Company Ez-
poets to Brxak Worlds Record.

Every indication points TO a record
breaking attendance at the firemen's
convention and tournament soon { o be
held in this city. The fine program
that has been arranged, which was
published yesterday will undoubtedly
attract a very large number Of entries
for every contest.
Every day letters are received bring
ing the gratifying information from a
great many companies that they will
be represented at the tournament.
The n on interstate day are AK
pected to be unusually exciting and in
teresting.
A list of the fire companies, with the
number of men, that have already sig
nifed their intention of attending, is
as follows:
Oxford Hand Reel. 30 men.
Statesville Two Horse Hose wagon,
Is men.
Burlington Fire Company. No /, 20
men.
burlington Boys Reel Team. 20
boys.
Rome tGa.) Hand Reel Team. Is
men.
New Bern S. F. E. Company, No
1, Engine and Wagon, II men.
Concord Commonsville Reel Team,
81 men.
Goldsboro. Eclipse Company. No 1,
Engine and Wagon, Is men.
Henderson Nelson Hose Company,
IS men.
Salisbury South Side Reel Team,
hose wagon, 10 men.
Raleigh Engineered Team, hook and
ladder and wagon, 35 men.
Washington Ocean Company Il
men.
Elizabeth City Engine and Reel, &c
men.
Asheville Fire Company, SO men.
The Asheville Gazette-News of Tues
f.y, conc 'rning the prac,',e now be-
ing INDUCED in by the fremen OF
Asheville says:
! The members Of the Asheville vol
unteer fire companies are taking great
interest in the daily practices Of the
racing teams in preparation for the
annual firemen's tournament at Wilm-
ington next month, when AsheviIle will
go to the seashore confident Of win.
ming first money.
THE daily practices of the firemer
are held on Southside avenue, and
while the exact time records the rae.
ing team are making in practice is
not divulged it is declared that 50 sat
isfactory are the results that when the
Wilmington tournament is held there
are going to be worlds records smash
ed.
The fremen are using the new rae
ing wagon in their practices, driving
first one of the greys and then the
other. Both these animals are very
fast and the Asheville boys are con-
fdent that either one of them will &C
down the stretch faster than anything
in the state.
The volunteer firemen are consid-
ering giving an exhibition tournament
shortly when the people will be invit-
ied to witness the work of the teams
that will compete at Wilmington dur
ing the state tournament"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
Randolph County Wheat and Oats

j. l. Fields brought to the Office
of the Randleman Land and Invest
ment Company a sample of wheat and
oats, which he raised on his farm near
town, which is hard to beat in n
county. Mr. Calohan is going 20 take
the samples north and show them 10
farmers, who have 800 acre land. thai
cannot beat 1.-THE Central North
C~arOlinian.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
Editor Stevens Married
Especial to The MESSENGER

New Bern, N. c.. July 11.-Eharles
L. Stevens. editor of the New Bern
Journal, and former president of the
State Press Association, and Miss Leah
D. Jones well known as a member of
the faculty. of the state Normal School
at Greensboro, were united i'm marriage
today by Rev. g. w. Crawford Of
Reidsville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

jamestown is having too much leg
islative management and o. little ex-
ecutive. The exposition itself is all
right and if the exposition company
would try the Galveston plan of con-
centrated authority, there would De no
more trouble.-Charlotte Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

Spokane, Wash. July 11.-Vice
President Fairbanks. toured Spokane
in an automobile today.
When invited to axe a cocktail, the
vice president apologeticaiiy declined
and took a glass OF lemonade.
The vice president was the guest Of
the chamber of commerce at
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

Her Husband-If a man steals+no
matter what it is-he will live to re-
greet it.
His Wife-During our courtshfp you
used to steal kisses from me.
Her Husband-Well, you heard what
/ said.-Philadelphia Journal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

Heavy, mpure blood mat.ss mu3dN
pimply complexion, headac e-srn1usesl
indigestion. This blood makes you
weak. pale, sickly. Burdock Blood bft-
ters makes the blood rich, red pure
restores perfect health
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

The weather man is taking a grim
revenge upon those who tried to make
it hot for him in May and June
Washington Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
Injunction Against Attempt To-
Enforce Rate Law
COMMISSION IS NOTIFIED
Papers Not tn'PubIish Order Pro
mitigating New Rate

Fight OF Railroads Againsx Two
Cent Rate Ira Pennsylvania Bcgfns-
Road Contends That Law Uncon-
sritutional and Rate In Cnrcason-
able-PsesAdent OF ~Pcnnsyiyanin
VIII Probably Take Witness stand
Today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16

Toxic, July 1.-THE massing of the
American feet in the Pacific about
which the papers American AVE APP
piled to Marquis Ito for an opinion is
semi-ofhcially discussed by hos .ad-
ministration organ today. The paper
says:
eve canno help feeling some mis-
giving with regard to the Significance
of the intended massing of American
battleships in the Pacific, especially
in view of the %grandiose announce
men attributed to President Roosevelt
to the effect that the navy would
furnish the world with a start
ling demonstration of Americas defen-
sive capacity. 1t is difficult for rs to
accept the assurance that the coming
maneuverS do not possess AN COLI
nectiOn whatever with the japanese
American situation We regret that
Washington thinks it necessary TO
take what resembles a precautionary
: measure. However, We are not dis
posed to attach serious Importance
IL this matter and have no inclination
doubt the presidents sincerity I'd
assurances of the peaceful nature y
the proposed naval m~aneuVeEs Neither
J have we the slightest doubt OF the
pacific Inc friendly sentiments of tie
American government. The people 30
ward whom Japan'S blame is probably
.due are the irresponsible sections of
both nations" Ito declines to dis
cuss the sensational agitation of the
press. His sole comment on the prob
ability of war is: There is no feAl-
ing in my heart for this"
New York, July 1.-Two diStin-
guished Japanese took occasion to de-
clare in no uncertain terms that there
were no ,nnfriendly issues between the
United States and Japan, and to de-
cry the undue Importance attached to
SOME trivial incidents.
(SHhe champions of peace and friend
shf1 hatween the two countries were
Agliral Baron Yamamoto, a guest of
the city, and ViscOunt Aoki, the lap
.eae Ambassador who came Ovef
from Washington this morning to at
tend the reception and luncheon given
by the japan society of America in
honor of Admiral YamaRoto.
In the course Of a formal statement
Ambassador Aoki said:
There exists between 1he two gov
.ernments no difference Or i'll feeling
of whatever sort.
There is not the slightest cause fox
anxiety in the Acknowledgements re-
lations and if there is any anxiety 1t
is not because of the actual existence
of any difficulty between the two
countries, but because Of the Eemogog-
ic influence and unwarranted press talk
that often tends to drive even the
caImnest temper nf the public INTO a
whirl of tempesten3 rage"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-07-16
Massfng Of Bat|@hips View
cd With hisgViag
OPINION OF MARQUIS ITO
Semi-0fticiaIIY Discussed in Nd
minlstration 0rgaa

Japanesa-Amcrican Situation Has
Nothing to 10 With Dispatch OF
Fleet to Pacific COast-Does Not
Doubt Presidents Sincerely, But
Regrets That Washington Takes
What Resembles a Precautionary
Measure.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
BUILDING OF A wITIcIsM.
Point of Joke the Same Thouah
Under Changed Conditions.

The Bohemian had an article enti-
tied. How a Joke Is Made" In it
Marshall p. Wilder. the we'll known
humorist. cites this story as an illus.
tration of one method Here is
story with a joke in 1t about Labou-
chere, the genial editor of London
Truth When he was standing for
the borough of Northampton for the
English parliament little girl came
up to her father and said: Papa. who
made Mr.. Labouchere? Why, Provi-
dence. my dear answered the some
what astonished parent. And what
for. papa?' inquiries the child. Now
that isn't bad joke. 1t was natural.
anyway. But listen to one of mine,
which reilly has the same point,
though it is brought out in different
way. A child and her mother are on
the cars. Opposite them sits young
man dressed in the height of fashion.
Says the child: Mamma. what is
that" and, as she asks the question.
she points to the young man opposite.
hush, my dear answers the mother.
But. mother. | want to know. To
quiet the ch..d the mother whispers in
her ear: He is what we call dude.
dear. The child persists as usual in
gaining some more information. And
who made him. mammal why.
Providence, dear. of course replies
the mother sotto voice, whereat the
child exclaims; oh, mother, doesn't
Providence like to have fun some
times? You see. the stories are real
ly alike. AT all events. the point is
the same"
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
E.nIana.ion Was Necessary.

As the Pratts' dog was at last de
tached from the trousers leg of the
new millman by Mr.. Pratt's vigorous
efforts the victim OF the onslaught be
gan to express his mind with cons der
able freedom.
Il wouldn't keep dog like that" he
said Indignantly, but Mr.. Pratt broke
in before he had time TO say more.
Hes only playful, that's all. he in
sisted. and at the same time he presse /
something into the new millman's
hand.
The man glanced at the wad OF
green. and then as he transferred it TO
safe pocket his expression changed.
81 guess | can take n little fun as
well rs anybody" he said dryly. But
till you explained it had notion
that dog was in earnest when he bit
that piece out Of my trousers
Youths Companion.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
BALANCE IN The AIR.
The Necessity For Equilibrium In Bird
EIioht.

1t is likely that the birds superb
ease and grace in the air are due to its
ability to maintain absolute balance
II gull makes the mistake of bend
ing until the wind strikes its head
and wings on the top it will tumble
Instantly. And the sailing birds,
though they make no tapping motion
OF their wings. are constantly balanc-
ing themselves. like man on tight
rope. Some scientists have maintained
that the air sacs make it possible for
the bird to manage minute changes
that are very valuable in restoring
equilibrium. 1t is known that the
wing is joined to the body of the bird
by what is called universal joint,
enabling the creature to make almost
every possible motion. The body of
man is heavier than water. but if he
gets into position of perfect balance
lie will float In some such way. it is
claimed, the bird floats in the air But
as the bird would fall much more rap
Idly IN the air than mans body
would sink in water the necessity for
far more subtle ability to keep the
center of gravity ON the part of the
bird is apparent; hence. according to
this theory. the bird Is provided for
this purpose with the most sensitive
equipment, made up of nerves ana
mysterious air duets, uany of the wing
feathers perhaps acting as sentinels.
warning instantly of the slightest ap-
pronch OF shifting currents.-Every- |
body's Magazine
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
A Zulu Rain Charm.

The Zulus employ n rain charm which
Is very remarkable considering their
usual herceness and cruelty. They
catch a bird. and after the tribal wig.
ard has consecrated II and made ii n
heaven bird" they throw it INTO a
pool OF water. In spite of their own
Indifference to the suflerinEs Of ami
mails they believe that the sky. which
they conceive to be n personality. will
be fun of woe at the death of the bird
and drop sympathetic tribute in show
ers of rain.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
ALWAYS CHEERFUL.
Even When lie Lest Both Feet Hs
Could Find Consolatio

Even When lie Lest Both Feet Hs
Could Find Consolation.
Browns chcerfulness was a source
of wonder and admiration to his
friends. according to the Ladies' Home
Journal. Either his religion er hfs
philosophy taught him ~ accept ev.
erything rs n wis@ dFspensation. But
then he 4fd q large share of worldly
G2st'. his friends argued. ana nothing
but adversely would shake his faith.
Therefore when promising ,you
was washed away by nood Jae neigh
horS We're much G.~,uuisAcd to hear him
say; 'if = Jii Tor the best I was bless
ga VIII an oye-1EuHdauce last year"
In the winter his house was. burnes,
10 the ground. To his aolahborsl sa.
Lc'tauons he calmly responded, The
mouse PeNer suited US anyway. so 1t is
an Ior tAe best"
Other eatamitIcs befell Brown, but
stili he refused to be disheartened.
The climax came when he was in n
railroad accident. Both feet wore "a
badly crushed that amputauoD was
necessary, --''''' 90
fFh'sa lhes'e friends gathe'.- f,o,,
- u'' ii to hear the
'-1iie' w 'ieN' We're sure would
speet them, for even Brown could
hardly be expected to pass this light
ly by.
Guess you are pretty well discour-
aged, aren't you. with both feet cut
onT' ventured some one. DO you
flfDls f1fS - oil fnY. tI,,
But Brown nodded his head. smiling
wanly, and said:
They were always cold anywayr'
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
GIRL KILLED A HAWK.
Bird Had Attacked Her When Driven
From Pigeons,

A large hen hawk. weighing nearly
fourteen pounds. attacked Miss Eloise
NJ, Shields. (. OF Milton, Mass. while
the founs aaInsn. accompanied by
some friends, was spending the after
noon at the Blue Hills reservation.
The party had just had their lunch
con and were feeding some pigeons
when the hawk swooped down and
started TO carry of one OF rho .igeons
ia its talonr 5l.ss shteds quickly
picked up a stone. and throwing il at
the bird made 81 drop its prey. The
hawk then attacked the girl and nest
ling on one Of her shoulders started
TO beat her with 49, wing. After
knocking on the Bird with her hands
Miss Shields picked up one Of the
tonic bottles. which ehe party had
been using. and hitting the hawk
hard blow on is AeaG killed il Except
for . lev scratches the young woman
was not injured.
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
HAPPY MARRIAGES.
Value of the Spirit of Compromise .,.
Wc!!ed Life.


If marriage meant the wedding of
saint and an angel there would ~.
no problems to solve, no perfections to
attain, no progress to make. This may
DE why there are no marriages In
heaven.
On earth it is different Husband
and wife are strongly human. No mat
ter how lovingly united or how sweet
their accord, they never have the same
tehperaments, tendencies or tastes.
Their needs are different, their man
her Of looking ut things is not Identical
ana in varying ways their individual.
HeS assert themselves. AT any critical
moment If both express ut the same
time Il desire TO defer to the other's
taste the result is foreordained-hap
piness. This makes matrimony not
merely union. but unison and unity.
Ihe spirit Of compromise does not
mean Il continuous performance in the
way of self surrender and self sacri.
nee; it does not mean ceasing to be
voice and becoming an echo; it does
not imply or Justify the loss of indi-
NIduality. 1t means simply the in
stlnctive recognition of the best vay
out oi dLhcuity, the quickest tacking
to avoid Il collision. the kindly view of
tolerance il the presence of weakness
anu errors of another. the courage to
meet an explanation half way. the gem
erosity to be first to apologize for n dis
cord, the lGrgeness Of Sind that does
not fear sacrifice Of dignity in sur
rendering in the interests of the high
est harmony of the two rather than the
personal vanity.-Delineator
The Delta independent., 1907-12-06
Curios.

Mr.. Chow has passion for curios.
but was not able to distinguish a gen
ulne article from n spurious one. one
day dea er came to him wishing to
sell the lacquer bowl of Emperor Shun
(B. c. 22J5). the rod with which the
Duke of Chow about r. c. 1922 fog.
ged PAX Kan. and the mat on which
Confucius sat Or. c. 51D. MIR, Chow
sold all his worldly possessions and
purchased them. Holding the bowl
in his left hand. clutching the rod in
his right hand and carrying the mat
upon his back. ne went around begging
for copper coin of King Woo (B. c.
l122l.-From the Chinese.