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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
Will, GO TO SUPREME COURT
Decisions Declaing Employers Liabiii-
~ Act unconstitutional of Far
reaching Importance.

Washington, January 3.-The recent
decisions by Judge Evans in the federal
court at Louisville in the case Of
Books, administrators, against the
Southern Pacific Railroad company and
by Judge Mccall, of the United States
district court at Memphis, IL the case
OF Howard. administrators. against the
Illinois Central Railroad company,
both of which declared demonstrations
a. the employers liability act passed at
the last session of congress, are re-
garded by the officials here as matters
of the greatest consequence and Attor-
ney General Bonaparte probably will
endeavor to have the cases brought to
the supreme court Of the United states
at as early a date as possible.
Mr.. Harr today received information
from counsel representing the plaintiff
in the Louisville case, that an appeal
would Immediately be taken
President Roosevelt is greatly inter-
ested in tbs law and earnestly recon-
mended to congress at its last session
that it be passed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
CHURCH DEBT WIPED OUT.
Presbytcria nChurch ut High Point
q. .Rejoiced Mt sunrise Prayer to Mark
Coming OF New Tear-Prescnted
With n Rccciptcd Bill for Morc
Than 81 o

The members OF the FRS. Presby-
terrain church OF Higm Point. observed
the coming OF the New Year by holding
a sunrise prayer meeting. The atten-
dance was good and 4 deep devotional
spirit characterized the exercises Rev.
E. L. Siler, pastor OF the church ad-
dressed the congregationbrieiy on Be
ginning and Continuing with God" APP
propriate songs also added to- the SOL
emnity OF the half hour SO devoted.
At the close OF the services Mr. K. a.
Snow, secretary and treasurer OF the
Snow Lumber company. of High Poin;.
asked that the church would accept As
a New Years present a receipted in
voice for 81. 646.05. the total amount
owed thai company. OF which sum
$222.6S was on the manse and Sl,i25.S1
on the church. The generosity OF the
Snow Lumber company thus wipes out
the entire Indebtedness Only one
other small obligation remains, that OF
$1,000 which is being paid by the mem
bers through a Il. 4 l.. association
High Point Enterprise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

It's Il pleasure to tell our readers
-nvzhhxff wvesk"z ZZzZ-fisrsae IN "a
about a cough cure like DR.. Shops.
For years DR.. ShoOp has fought against
the use OF Opium, Chloroform, or
other unsafe ingredients commonly
found in Cough remedies. DR.. Shoop.
it seems. has welcomed the Pure Food
and Drug Law recently enacted, for
he has worked along similar lines
many years. For nearly 20 years Or
Shops Cough Cure containers have
had a warning printed on them against
Opium and other narcotic poisons He
has thus made it possible for mothers
to protect their children by simply in
sisting on having DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. Sold by Robert II. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

To stop a cold with 'Preventics' is
safer than to let 1t run and cure II
afterwards. Taken at the "sneeze
stage" Preventics will head OF all
colds and Grippe, and perhaps save
you begin to sneeze, try Preyentics.
Preventics are little toothsome candy
cold cure tablets selling in 5 cent and
% cent boxes. II you are chilly. II
you begin TO sneeze, try Preventtics.
They will surely check the cold, and
please you. Sold by Robert r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

In every instance. the cause of the
many horrible wrecks during the past
few days has been traced 10 the negli-
gence Of an inexperienced employee or
the carelessness of an operator.-Dur-
ham Sun
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Does Coffee disagree with you?
Probably it does. Then try DR.. Shoor 5
Eea.t. Coffee. Health Coffee" Is q
clever combination or parched cereail
and nuts. Not n grain OF real Cohee
remember, in DR.. Shops Health Cot-
fee. yet its flavor and lasts matche5
closely old Java and Mocha Conee. II
YOUR stomach. heart, or kidneys can Z
stand Coffee drinking. try Health COT
fee. yet its flavor and taste matches
satisfying It's safe even for the
ynge child. Sold by s. W. Sanders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
The Right Mann,

Mr.. August Sherpe. the popular
overseer Of the poor, at Fort Madison.
la, says: DIR. Kings New Life Pills
are rightly named: they act more
agreeably, do good and make one
feel better than any other laxative D.
Guaranteed TO cure b~iliousness an
constipation. 25c at r. X. Bellamy's
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
AGAIN TOTHE FRONT
Discharge Of heglb troops
Occupies the Senate.
FORAKER'S RESOLUTION UP
Senator CuIberson Defends Pres
ident for His Action.

Conduct OF Negro Soldiers Very Irfi-
tating to People Of Brownsville
Distinction Between Discharged
Observation-Disclosures Showed That
Shooting was Done by Negro Sold
ierS but Failed to Identify Guilty
Ones-ResOiution Went Over Until
Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Constipation causes headache nau-
sea. dizziness, langor. heart palpita-
ton. Drastic physics grippe, sicken.
weaken the bowels and don't cure
Doan't Regulets act gently and cure
constipation. % cents Ask your
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Piles get quick relief from Dr..
Shops Magic Ointment. Remember
its made alone for Piles-and il works
with certainty and satisfaction. Itch
ing, painful. ~protruding. or blind
piles disappear like magic by its use.
Try it and see! Robert X. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Group can positively be stopped IN
:, les No vomittRg-nothing 10
e;ckan or distress your child. A SWEET
pleasant. and safe Syrup. called III:
Sboon's Group Cure, does the WORK an9
does it quickly. DR.. Shops Group
care is for Group alone, remember. II
docs not claim to cure a dozen all
ments. It's for Group, that's all. Sold
nv Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

A great many employees of the post
Office department are giving up their
jobs because they can't live on their
salaries. We thought that pay was a
minor consideration with those who
sought places under the government.
New York Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
HOW 70 Cure ChmbIaIns.

ITO enjoy freedom from chilblains. ="
writes John Kemp, East Otisfeld.
Me-, 81 apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Have also Used it for salt rheum with
excellent results" Guaranteed to cure
fever sores, indolent ulcers. piles,
burns, wounds, frost bites and skin
diseases 25c at r r. Bellamy's drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08
Wise Counsel From the South

Nl@4a NOUTI~EI = NEt y
II want to give some valuable advice
70 those who suffer with lame back and
kidney trouble" says j. Il. Blanken-
ship. of Beck. Tenn. Il have proved 10
an absolute certainty that Electric Bit
tiers will positively cure this distress
ing condition. The first bottle gave me
great relief and after taking a few
more bottles. I was completely cured;
SO completely hat II becomes a pleas
ure 10 recommend this great remedy.
Sold under guarantee at r. r. Bel
lamy's drug store Price soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

The average circulation per capita
has been increased $500, but the in
crease has gone TO the capitalists al
the rate OF something like a million
per capita--Durham Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Now then. this is this year, not last
year. Don't keep using the old figures.
philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

II they keep this thing up Mr.. Roose-
welt may feel that he will have to ac-
cept the nomination in order that he
may be vindicated.-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

To the pessimist most things in III"
are like acknowledgements for
two days and then rubbish-New York
American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Open the bowels-DeWitts Lite
Early Risers are recommended n so'd
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

DeWitt,s Kidney and Bladder Pills
drives the poison from the body. A
25 cent box holds a weeks treatment.
Sold by Rsbt. r. Belamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Tverr man who gets into an argu-
nent sees TO think that ne Is a brass
; H. nired not to stop New Iork
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-01-08

Another warning that railroad safe
guards are not yet equal 20 human fai-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
.H|GHWAYMAN WANTED
FORTY CENTS; GOT IT.
Terrified Victim Plunged Into
Arms Of Policeman, Told Story,
and Robber Was Arrested.

{. IS 20 K
Give me forty cents" said Hender-
son Taylor. colored with an emphatic
prefix as he walked up to Junius
Wilson last night.
Junius didn't hesitate. He felt in
all his pockets for the necessary
change. and slowly counted 1t out to
Henderson. The latter put It in his
pocket. and then quietly walked away
Junius ran. ran so fast that he butted
right into the arms of Policeman
Palmer, who held on for dear life,
fearing that he had within his grasp
some desperate criminal fleeing from
justice. Painting for breath. Junius re-
lated the story OF the hold-up. and
Policeman Palmer. securing the SER
vices of another officer. Jared forth
on the trail OF Henderson, soon after
ward catching him with his ill-gotten
gain. He was taken to the Second
Police Station and locked up for the
night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
MoTHlE RS AID TEACHERS
Give Entertni nmcnt to Rinse Funds for
-.tt.a School Lfhrarr. 81.

, I y g
Give Entertn inmcnt to Rinse Funds for
School Library.
Randolph School was filed to over
flowing last night. the occasion being
an entertainment and silver tea, given
for the purpose of raising funds to be
expended in purchasing books for a
school library.
The affair was arranged by the
Mothers Club. which was organized
just six months ago. and which now
numbers 1Sn mothers among It's mem
bersflip. The object OF thefclub is the
co-operat ton in every way possible OF
the mothers with the school teachers,
both to the teachers and the patrons
The club Us now engaged In raising
enough funds to establish school
library.
The president OF the club Is Mrs. r.
3 3 4. King; ! Vice. Press,dent l,rs. w.
burg: Treasurer Mrs. B.. r. Stone. Mr.,
w. f. Cooke is the principal OF the
school,.
The assemblyshan. in which the en-
tertainment was given last night, was
beautifnlly decorated In cedars, holly
profusion about the pillars and fes-
TONED from the galleries
The PROGRAM rendered was as fol-
lows: Selection. West End Mandolin
Club; solo, Mr.. Wilkie Freeman: solo.
s MI MI eges MIS- Pes Set
terman; Instrumental Mr.. Sheppard
Webb: solo, Miss Mallonee; mandolin
duet, w. and George Simpsons: recita-
ton, Miss Pace; solo, Mr.. Fred Jones.
Jr.; character sketches. Freeman and
Wilson; selection, West End Mandolin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
IS Selfish move,
CANNON DECLARES
Objects to GLASS Legislation" in
Matter of Stable-Council
Votes Against Him.

BY an overwhelming vote the Com
mon Council last light concurred In
the resolution adopted by the Board
Of Aldermen to prohibit the erection
of livery stable within 600 feet OF
"a residence. The reason for this spc-
1cial law is that the building code las
not. W been adopted and that 1t Will
contain this regulation.
councilman Cannon, OF Lee District,
IN which Charles Brown HAD applied
Tor permit, wanted the matter re-
Ierred to the Ordinance. Charter and
Reform Committee to find out II
livery stable Is a nuisance. Several
members opposed that move. on the
ground that 1t would force the Build
Ing Inspector to iasue the permit
IN support of his motion Mr.. Cannon
made n strong argument. dealing cspe-
clally with the legal phases. He said
that II MIR. Brown wanted to build Il
stable in Marshall Ward there would
have been no protest from residents
of Lee. Without attempting, he said.
to cast reflections upon the citizens
who had signed the petitions, 1t was q
selfish move on the part OF the sign
ers. and he was unwilling to take their
opinion on the question as to whether
or not livery stable Is n nuisance.
To pass the ord'r ance he added. was
class Legislation. II the city denied
one man the right to build on tho
ground that his business was a menace.
1T had no right to permit other stables
to continue their business existence
near residences
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
ENGINEER Drunk, BUT
COMMITTEE KEEPS HIM.
Statement Made by Moore With
Reference to Physician Was
Also Flatly Denied.


After his own admission. and with
evidence from the Police Court that he
had been fined for being drunk. the
Committee on Streets declined last
night 10 dismiss Engineer Moore. Of the
steam roller, when the charges were
brought officially to Its attention.
Moore frankly admitted that he was
drunk, but said by way of explanation
that he had been operated on for the
removal OF carbuncles. He said some
thing about having been advised to
drink by physician. Councilman
Hunsdon Cary got the name of the
physician and communicated with hin
over the telephone. The statement Of
Moore was contradicted. Assistant En-
gineer Bolton also testified that Moore
was drunk.
Mr.. Cary made q motion that he bo
dismissed. but 1t was lost by vote Of
five to three, Messrs. Cary. Lynch and
Burton voting for Moore's expulsion
Subsequently however, a subcommittee
was appointed to look into the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
WAS TOO GARRULoUs

White Neighbors OF Annie Miller Dis
tirbed by Her Chatter.
Weeping and walling. kissing the
hem of the garment Of the woman who
was about to have her arrested. Annie
Miller, old, enfeebled by frequent hem
orrhages, but too strong of tongue
for she is as garrulous and voluble as
any old understanding only four
feet high. wrinkled for every one of
her many years, pleaded last night be-
tween her sobs and tears to be allowed
to go homo. The scene occurred In the
First Police Station where the garru.
lous old woman had been brought by
Policeman Sherry, at the instance OF
the white woman, who was ready to
swear out warrant against her for
disturbing the peace OF the neighbour.
hood with the noise Of f:er tongue.
Inc white woman's heart was soft
ened. and on the frequent protestations
or the old negress that she would talk
no more, allowed her to depart in.
peace. With her head wrapped up in
some black head covering, she went on t.
still weeping rs. .
Annie rents a@little place in the
backward OF the white woman, and
every Friday night, pay night,8she be-.
gins to chatter, and her loquacity dis
tufoed the white neighbors SO that they
could not sleep
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
Clovis w. Lewis Dies from Injury
Inflicted by Own Hand Yes
terday Afternoon,
CAUSE OF ACT A MYSTERY
Went Into Cellar at Telephone
Exchange Building and Shot
Himself.

Shooting himself through the head
with a .ss calibro revolver which.
was found grasped firmly in his hand,
Clovis w. Lewis, collector, for the
Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-,
graph Company. committed suicide a
little after o'clock yesterday after
noon In the has. ment of the Telephone
Exchange Building. Dr.. NJ. l.. Ander.
sen. whose patient Lewis had been
several times for minor disorders hap
penee to be in the building at the
time, and he went to his assistance.
The man was breathing. but uncon-
scious. A hurry call was sent to the
City Home. and DR.. Hinchrnan. brought
by Driver Jackson. arrived within thir-
teen minutes. making q record run.
The physicians saw that the case was
almost hopeless, but the unfortunate
Young man was taken to the Memo
rial Hospital. where DR.. Anderson and
DIR. ii. w. Bassett performed an oper-
hIion IN an endeavor to save his life.
Efforts We're fruitless and Lewis al d
at O'clock. without ever having re-
gained consciousness.
The bullet was fired into the brain
Just over the right ear. The missile
below the surface. behind the left ear.
Cause Unknown.
No motive whatever can be ascribed
for the suicide. 1t was stated by Off
GERS OF the telephone company tt at
Lewis was a trusted employee and that
he was one OF the best collectors In
their service. They refuse to enter
tain any idea that monetary troubles
could have been the cause, and his
accounts are said to be correct. He
found to be beyond question. Members
imagine what could have inspired the
act 1t was said that Lewis was in
good spirits dinner Just few hours
before his death and that he was APP
Tarent'v in his norral state OF health.
OF cheerful disposition. he had not
lately been cast-down or Respondent.
exchange rutldirg. and Went immndi-
ately to the cellar a few moments
later pistol shot was heard. He Rad
between 5000 and $500 in his pocket.
his collections for the day.
The young man was about twenty
Sour years of age. He had heen in the
employ IF the Bell Company for some
wears. Before Securing position with
the teiephore company he was for a
long time clerk in the old Security
many friends. He is survived ~ lis
mother. his widow, who lives on Chest
nut Hill: three hrothers-Hunter and
Hanson Lewis. of Richmond ard Roy
Lewis. an attorney. who formerly lived
here but has now settled elsewr ere.
and three ststers-Nfrs. Svlyarue Nor
ris. of Athens Ga: Mrs. Bailey Evans
beth S. Lewis.
The funeral arrangements have not
set been made. hut the burial will take
PLACE to-morrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16

Captain Robert Wright. "Fighting
Bob a wellknown resident OF the
East End, and Confederate veteran
who led strenuous life in the naval
branch of the service throughout the
Civil War. yesterday announced him
self candidate for Sheriff of the city
OF Richmond, subject to the next Demo-
cratic primary.
Born in Norfolk of Virginia parent
age on April &c. 1910, Captain Wright
entered the naval service when barely
twenty-one years of age. Among his
distinguished comrades and warm per-
sonal friends We're Captain Dan M. Lee,
of Stafford. a brother of the late GEN
eral Fitzhugh Lee, and ex-Congress-
man Daniel Trigg, Of Abingdon
Captain Wrlghts rank was that OF
assistant engineer In the Confederate
Navy, and he was on duty on the gun
boat jamestown In the great battle
in Hampton Roads between the Merri-
mac and the Monitor.
He saw service In many other i'm
portant engagements on the water, and
is regarded as one of the best posted
men in the State with reference to the
naval battles of the war
Has Followed the Water.
Since the war Captain Wright has
continued to follow the water" as
they say in Eastern Virginia of those
who run on boats, and has held i'm
portant positions from time to time
with various steamship companies ply
Ing between here and Norfolk ana
between Norfolk and New York. A
rev years ago he was strongly recon-
mended for a position in the United
States Navy, and was told by mel,
high IN authority that he would have
been appointed except for the feet that
he, had passed the age limit. Captain
Wright knows every Inlet, rock and
shoal in the waters of Virginia, and
is considered high authority on navl-
CATION rules. He has made twenty-one
voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, and
has the history Of this and other
countries at his fingers ends.
Always Democrat.
II have always stood for Democracy
In Its broadest sense" said Captain
Wright, when asked for his platform
last night, 'and never scratched a
party ticket in my life. ] was fired
from d good position in New York in
1876 because | declared openly for
Samuel j. Tilden for President. and
whether / am elected sheriff or not,
shall continue to be n Democrat, be-
cuuse am devoted to the principles
Of that party"
The other announced candidates for
sheriff arc Deputy Sheriff Herbert
Mercer and Captain John Fl. Redwood
The election will be held in 1909,
Sheriff Epps, the incumbent, will not
stand for re-election, but will be n
candidate for City Sergeant. CAPTAIN
Wright says he will take the stump at
the Iproper time. 4. ZIG.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
.HENR|CO FARMER
KILLED By TRAIN
Stepped from One. Track Onto
Another and Was Hit by
Fast Express.

George w. Allen, white man. 1iv-
ing on the Charles City Road. in Hen
rico county was instantly killed yes
terday morning by Chesapeake and
Ohio through train. No. g., at Poplar
Springs. few miles above Elko Sta
ton. The road ut this point is double
tracked, and in stepping from one
track to avoid a train, Mr.. Alleii walk
ed directly in front OF the flying pas
sengcr train. The mangled rema ms
were taken aboard and carried to
Elko. The body. which was still in
the depot at Elko yesterday afternoon
was Viewed by n coroner. Mr.. Allen
is survived by his widow and several
children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
SIXTEEN AND DRUNK

Mary Branch Persists Tint She II
Young, and Cries Herself to Sleep.
Mary Branch. colored. was brough,
to the Second Police Station last night
very drunk and very hilarious. She
geant. and replied to his question as
to her age that she was sweet six
teen and the rest OF It. She looked
more like twenty. but she persisted
that she was only sixteen. When
locked up for the night. she proceeded
to wall and weep and gnash her teeth.
her former hilarity quickly changing
into tears OF sorrow and walls OF
remorse. She finally cried herself to
sleep. and the station-hoase was once
more quiet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
CAPTAIN GRAVES HERE
New Commandment OF Soldiers Home AS
Is.. hliineA Duties.

New Commandment OF Soldiers Home As.
suInes Duties.
Captain j. L. Graves. of Petersburg. who
has been elected to serve the unexpired
term OF Colonel Charles Euker as com
mandant OF Lee Camp. Soliders Home. ar
rived In the city yesterday and Immediate
Is assumed his duties at the institution.
Captain Graves IL ono of the most prom
inent Confederate Veterans of Petersburg,
and has been engaged In business there
for number of years. s
In the interval between the death Of
Colonel Eukers and the election OF Captain
Graves Captain J. R. Rosser acted as com.
nnndant.
Midnight Mission.
Services Will be held in the Midnight.
Rescue Misson. No. 1874 East Franklin
Street. tonight from $40 o'clock until
midnight. go
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
New Tobacco Dotn,. wal,

Tobacco sales for yesterday We're
larger and more satisfactory than
those of any other day this season.
The sales aggregated abou, 10000
pounds. The highest price received
was sl7 per 100 pounds. and the price
sor all grades thus far handled aver
ages Sl-3 cents per mound. Tho
quality is the best for many years ana
fhe dealers think the season viii be
most successful.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
TRIED TO BUTT BRAINS OUT

a. +. Kestner Gives Two Oricsrs ,,in,,,
trouble to Prevent His Suicide.
Seized by what the physician termed "al.
e9holic mania" A. f, Kestner twhste) la-t
stction all they could do to prevent Mn,
rom putting out his brains. Two officers
rag n,l 10 drag him from his cell and then s,t
= mn, MN, untll pr, Hlnchman, OF the city
pnuuiahce, could arrive. The physical
s iw that there WAS little to do but admin.
tste, hyperdermic and sew up the long
I I,t wound the man inflicted on himself
kept thelr eyes ON him all night u