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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
STROTHER MURDER TRIAL.
Illness OF One OF Defendants Causes
Short Delay.

Culpeper. Va, March lowing TO a
slight attack of illness Phillip Strcther
the of the two brothers chars-
ed with killing William Bywaters, was
unable to appear in court this morning
and adjournment was taken untll
afternoon, by which time he had re-
covered sufficiently to allow the trial
to proceed. The delay was sufflclent'
however, to preclude the possibility
Of the case going to the jury today,
Judge Harrison instructed the jury en-
the prayers submitted yesterday by
counsel for both sides, after which
Prosecuting Attorney Keith made the
opening argument for the state. He
was followed by John l.. Jeffries. lead
ing counsel for the defense. He finish
ed at $50 o'clock and court adjourned
until tomorrow. 1t is expected that
the remaining arguments and the
charge to the jury will OCCUPY the
time of the court till late in the after
noon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
ANNUAL SESSION YESTERDAY
Of Officials Of WiImington Say
ings { Trust Company
Stockholders Meeting Followed by
that of the DirectOrs-AH the Old
Officers Observation-Disclosures Re
the Best in the History of the In
~titutIOn.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Wilmington Savings and
Trust Company, followed by that OF
the board OF directors, al which the
officers of the institution were re
elected for another year, was held at
the banking house on Front street yes
terday at noon. 4 large majority OF
the stock was represented at the stock
holders the directors held a session.
business was the election of the board
Of directors and the following Were r.
elected, it being recognized as an es-
pecially strong board:
Messrs. H. Walters, J. Y. Granger.
\. b. Rankin, H. L. VOllers, d. OCon-
nor, j. ". Yates, j. W. Norwood, {. E.
Taylor and Donald MacRae.
Following the meeting of the stock
holders the directorss held a session.
They were extremely gratifed with
the report of President Norwood, which
showed that the bank enjoyed during
the past year, the most prosperous era
It's existence. The report Was a com
nlnte anh interesting n and the di-
rectors are elatrd at the business done.
The directors then elected officers for
the ensuing year and The following
were chosen, all of them '99lng re-
President-J. W. Norwood.
Vice President-Henry Walters,
Cashier-C. F. Taylor.
Assistant Cashiers-J. Spears Hicks
and J. L. Williams.
President Norwood who came OF
from his home in Greenville, S. G, -
attend the meeting, returned yesterday
afternoon,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
MAY RESULT IN TARIFF WAR
s4tncc Determined to Force Conces.
VISIONS from Countries Which Refuse
10 Make Reciprocity Treaties.

Paris, March 5.-The United States
IS likely soon to be confronted with
the necessity for tariff negotiations
with France The special parliament
tary commission, charged with the re-
vision OF the schedules, which proba-
by VIII be considerably higher than
the recent rates has decided to main
tain the maximum and minimum svs-
tenn, with the former double the latter
For h purpose Of forcing concessions
from countries which like the United
States refuse to make reciprocity
Ueat@ The committee already has
been< deluged with demands from
French manufacturers to increase the
minimum rates.
Without awaiting the general tar
if revision measure, a bill to increase
the duties on cotton seed and other
&Satable oils in which the United
SVktes is greatly interested was called
up in the chamber of deputies this af-
ternoon. The duty nov is s1.20 per
100 kilos. the bill proposes a duty OF
$3.50 for countries entitled to the min
imum tariff and $500 for countries
like the United States. without recip-
reeaty treatries, and also place the
cotton seed oil which is now free on
tho 1,&;alJ~ ls-R - &h;~f- ~ -
fifty cents. Oils for Industrial pur-
the old ate. Action was deferred un-
til Thursday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
MR.. FL. HINTON NEW MANAGER
Will Conduct Seashure Hotel On
WrightsViIIe Beach
Mr.. y. III. Hinion VIII Devote Most OF
His Work to the ortpn-Mceting of
Hotel Directors Observation-Disclosures to
he Placed in Several Rooms.

The annual meeting Of the directors
of the Sea Shore hotel was
held yesterday mOrnin. at the Orton
with following in attendance: Mess~s
Geo. r. French, president; c. W
Z. l.. Hinton.
The company owns the elegant Sea
Shore hotel on Wrightsville Beach
and the meeting was held TO discuss
plans for contemplated improvements
to be made before the season opens,
to hear the reports concerning the
business done last year and to take
up any other matters that properly
came before the board.
In regard to the business Of the
| Sea Shore hotel last summer it can be
| stated that ii was the best i'll the his
tory Of that house. II will be recalled
that during practically the entire sum
mer season, although there was moth
ing Of especial interest to attract
great crowds. the hotel was taxed to
its capacity, rooms in many instances
being spoken for weeks in advance,
The service given was entirely sa1;1S-
factory to the hundreds Of guests that
were entertained, this rejecting great
~ TO the credit Of the management
The directors Of the company at their
meeting Yesterday decided not to
make any additions TO the hotel this
summer, the only notable improve
.ment5 to be made being the placing
IF baths in the rooms on the ocean
side of the building. OF curse the
necessary repair work will be done,
though the hotel is in good condition
and not much work will be e ss".rv
An important matter whicht. came IN
for consideration yesterday followed
the announcement of Mr.. J, H. Iinton
who has been in active r~,anaoercn+
Of the property eve since the, hotel
was Built, has he could no devote
all his time to that institution duriy,o
the coming summer. on account of tho
management Of the orion hotel ir, +hie
city, which will require a large mart
OF his time. The directors inn nes1ia+a-
ly placed the management. in tho
hands of Mr.. f. l.. Hint m and he
will be in active charge, dnring the
next season. Mr.. Joe F,twkon has CON-
to act j an 'dvisory capacity
in the management. and he will give
inc oeneIt OF MS years Of experience
~ 'ne o"aiiieSF Mr.. Edgar Hinton
hdh oeen aAs .siated for several sea-
Al '' 1ous capacities with his
oro1ier at. the Sea Shore hotel and he
- COMP tent in every way to have the
irouoe IN charge.
Ze cas- will open some time
&c <t in June. and all the changes de
e1ded on will be completed before that
[ time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
HAS BEEN UNJUSTLY TREATED
Raleigh Tires Claims IL Ua~ Donc EV-
~"rEthiH@ Asked and i Made Subject
Of Investigation by Special Conn
mi;IcC.
Especial TO The Nc.senser.D

Raleigh. y. c. March G.-Thc tr0u-
bic between the Evening Times and
the rate bill conference committee
of III legislature continues "a he
Raleigh's storm center.
The paper This afternoon has long
editorial i'll display type .ayin. the
Fesolut'Ln adopted by the house last
H'ent to investigate the papers publ
cation of the statcmnt that the con
fer, nee committee had so drafted the
bill as to strike President Page Of
the Aberdeen and AShebOTo hallway is
the strangest of all the remarkable
occurrences which have marked this
legislative session.
Senator DreWry of the Times, had
a talk with repres antative Winborne of
the committee yesterday, when ii ap-
peared that the committee was not
satisfied with the statement Monday,
in which it was said information about
the Page road was incorrect. 1t was
agreed by Drewry TO print yesterday
a further statement. The Times says
WinbOrne said If this was done he
was sure the committee would take no
further action, that it a satisfactory
to him, and he would urge the com-
mittee to let the matter be settled
forever.
The result of this second statement
a the resignation of Editor r. w.
Simpson. Last night Chairman Man
ming OF the conference committee sub
mitted to the house a resolution GILL
ing for a committee to Investigate and
to find out who told the Times the
subject matter Of the article which
caused the trouble.
The Tnes says this afternoon that
in carrying out its end Of the agree
ment it lost it's editor and the sacri-
fee was a great and that while
its agreement yesterday was with
Winborne and he could not definitely
say what the whole committee would
do, yet the paper had every assurance
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
Need Of Strong Opposition.

This newspaper is Democratic 10
the core, and uncompromising in its
conviction that the best interests Ct
the State, in all the expression CON-
prehends, demand the perpetuation
Of Democratic rule. None the less, as
we have frequently declared since the
elimination. practically, of the negro
from politics, We could wish to 6@e
the opposition build up a strong, aS-
gressive minority and make a viSor-
Gus fight OF party issues and prIncl-
pies in every campaign. There coula
be no more potent influence IN he
matter OF constraining the democrats
to continue careful and economic gov
eminent, and the putting forward Of
their best men for political preferment.
A formidable minority is the best
guaranty Of pure and healthy political
conditions.-Richmond News-Leader.
What the News-Leader says applies
with equal force TO North Carolina-if
not more so-as ii does to Virginia
Henderson Gold Leaf.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
.HRORS FOB APRIL TERN.
Were Drawn at Meeting of Count.
commissioners Yesterday.

Commissioners Yesterday.
At the meeting Of the county COM
missoiners held yesterday afternoon
the following jurors were drawn for
the three weeks term OF Superior
court to be convened in this city
on April End.
The following jurors were drawn:
First week W. B. Mcclellan, Fred
Griffith. A. Shrier, K. w. Jewell, Sam
Bear, Geo. A. Turner, John H. LeGwln,
J.. W. Craig, Thos Rand, c. D. Gore,
H. l.. Fennell, VIM. II. Horne, W. Z
Merritt, W. A. Whitney, ]. A. Miller,
J. S. Newton, John F. Ebert, John NJ
Hart, W. NJ. MCGOWAN, N. Nj. Gull
breth, L. D. Bishop, Chas. Med. Jones
E. E. Gardner, n. T. Pittman, Chas
v. Caps, ". NJ. Harvey, d. L. Gore
A. G. Alderman, j. L. Grafhin, Engei'
hard Schulken, Ed. Taylor, Calvin c
Harris, NJ. H. Bryant, P. Q. Moore, A
S. Barnes, Benz. Farrar.
Second week: J. W. Yates, Louis s
Belden, W. D. HUM, John Wanna
maker, John S. Poovey, Mallow
T. Donlan, J. W. Smith, G. d. Phares
Chas. H. Hall, Fl. A. Burr, S. A. King
John ". Mintze, Geo. E. Leftwieh
W. J. Kirkland, Julius P. Taylor, T. z
Bryan, Mortimer j. Currie.
Third week, Albert W. Hewlett
Daniel n. Stanley, D. NJ. Williams
Jos. e. Everitt. W. ID. Macmillan Jr.
John ]. Furlong, Chas D. Foard, San
Northrop, j. II. Hintze p. H. Walsh
II. K-Eash, William l. Smith, r. @
Herring, W H. Hardy, r. Fl. Pickett
D. d. Benton, A s. Hanhns, Ed. L
Davis.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
NEW HUrLDING on Front Sr.
VIII be Trcctcd for Mr. =. W. PLAN
mcr. Jr.. ldioinIne tie E1ks' Tenn
pl"-WW D" Ready for Occupancy
June 1Gt.

J becarc ELoSn ~los.c.day that
! MS nav. - L drawn and II" con
{ act let, 10. other business building
ca north ErAt street. it's L',atioU 10
be directly south Of AID adjoining the
L.ks Temcie. which III Ei'rrted IN
Front betw,rr Chestnut aDd Grace
streets.
The neE JTildiEg is 1 o Je cTeeied
for Mr.. J. w. Plummer, Jr. the well
Lrc wn confeCtioneT, he hayinz recent
" purchased a part Of the eligible
property Owned Oy Mr. T. p. woo5
work will O commence On the build
ing and il will BE- ready for occupancy
~ June 1st.
The new t@ildins according TO plans
of Mr.. H E. Bonitz, the architect,
il 70 be cuH OF brick, with stcLe
f'cnt, and 10 To be two Gyor!SS IN
hight. IL ~Ill have a frontage OF 70
feet and WI have a depth u a. feet.
The front wills have a big pA.2 glass
| window, lnt the entrance 3 10 be
through a yeRubule, COVERED with
riles, corresrc riding 10 hat in the
| Elks Temple The dRtract ;oE he
erection of the building W, been
awarded To Mr.. r H Brady.
When the buiIhng is ready for DC
curancy, Bir. PumneT VIII mo7e hts
confectionery and fruit store TO the
rEw location. He win i~ns-eage NE
size Of his business and Will no better
allie than e"er 10 give s~atisfac:is1 10
his customers
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
Present Accommodations De-
CIared To Be Inadequate
Movement E">sIsng ia the Order Was
Started wv lear tCO-DcCision of
the Commit sion Followed a Hearing
Held IN THIS IiIy several Weeks
.AG"-Plans ass Locption Of Pro-
On. /.
Especial 20 The Messenger

Raleigh, y. e.. March G.-TAc Cor
yC.ation commission today made an
order thai the Atlantic Coast Linc anil
Seaboard Air Line railways unite ID
building a union passenger station at
Wilmington. the roads are directe To
repor- 10 the commission within the
neN. go day ne Location and plans
II The buildhz.
The Wilmington chamber OF COM
mercc has very earnestly pressed this
matter before the Commission for SoElc
time. and has been as successful rs tho
Raleigh chamber q n Was IN
securing the extension OF the boundary
of this city.
present stations are inadequate, ana IN
conclusion makes th!s order:
1t is practicable and the Becehslties
of the case demand that the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad Company and tho
Seaboard Air Line Railway, both OF
Il tulSl lhLo SAO @Ity VI winning
ton. have one conmoR or union pas
senger depot for the security, accom-
mediation and convenience Of the uaV-
cling public; il is therefore ordered,
that we allow the joint undertaken
and expense OF erecting, constructing
and maintaining q union passenEcr
station in Wilmington, commensurate
with the business and revenues OF tio
said railroad companies; and 10 tE@t
end that they report to this ommls-
sion within sixty days the location ard
plan of said depot; and this cause Is
retained for further consideration
The above special received fTonA Ra-
leigh last night viD be read with great
interest in this city. The movement
for a upies depot began moro uan
two years ago, but the natter was not
diligently pressed at FIRST because ~
representations made tnat the TWO.
roads were trying TO get together OF
their " accord and that an agree
ment was probable without any order
from the commission.
Some time however, ii vas
! found that the two roads could not
agree and the, chamber Of commerce
! again brought the matter to the atten-
ton Of the corporation commission,
resulting in a hearing in this city sew
eral weeks ago when The whole subject
was thoroughly gone over, both by
representatives OF the chamber and
Of the railroad companies. The cor
poration commission has had the mat
ter under advisemont since that time,
the order having been made only yes
terday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
HOLDS Up ARMS SHIPMENT.
Treasury Officials Investigating Com
\ Segment for Nicaragua.

A considerable shipment OF arms
for Nicaragua is delayed here by an
order received today by Collector OF
Customs Mccall from the United
States Treasury Department. The
order makes the delay temporary,
pending an investigation.
by private ooncerns.-New Orleans
Dispatch
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
Mobile VIII Press Her Claims.

Mobile, Ala, March Sat an open
Meeting of the commercial club tonight
resolutions were passed denying that
Mobile comedies to New Orleans supe-
; IS a gulf port for the estab-
int of the government steamer
line to Panama, calling attention to
ytke geographical advantages of Mobile,
and appointing a committee to press
the claims of the port before the
canal commission.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08
Market in a Very Demora|ized
Condition
ALL STOCKS Affected
Prices IL Number OF Instances
Lowest In Years

Foreign Selling "a IactOr-Londnn Re-
ported to Have CnIoadcd $4,000
ShareS-PrcssHrc Especially Direct
ca Against Southern Pacific and
Atchi9on-RaHics Were Feeble
Operations by Short Interest Con-
tyibuted i'll Great Measure to DAYS
FraneactionG-Brcak Regarded as
Beneficial To General Situation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08

The Texas legislature has exonerat-
ed Senator Bailey, but Is he not ask
ing a good deal of the democrats in
the United States senate when he seeks
further v~indication by being made NIL
nority ieadere-New York World.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08

An Ohio man has bought an oil
plant for 312. We always said that
the Standard would yet meet with eff
fectve Observation-Disclosures North
American.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-03-08

Luther Burbank must feel like an
imitation when he reads the Hartman
feStimony.-New York Mail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19

Commissioner John Frye was order.
cd by the court TO place an order, III
once for the purchase Of two No. |
Columbia scrapers. for use In road dis
trict No. 2. n
In answer to letter OF inquiry ad-
dressed 10 the court by Attorney g.
w. Allen. OF Portland. as to the courts
exact attitude In the matter Of the Port
Of Columbia law, County Clerk Clln-
tcn was directed TO inform Mr. Allen
that Judge r. ]. Taylor, MIR. J. f.. Ham
ilton and Attorney q. G. Fulton,
of this city, for written opinions az 10
the constltutl0nallty Of the law: that
no response had az yet been fled and
that when the same had come to hand.
the court would take the matter up
with Mr.. Allen and maks such state
mcnts then as may be fitting and per-
tinent.
Supervisor Juhrs, Of road district
No. IL, was directed to post the nee
cssary legal notices for the clearing
Of certain section Of Road No. i04,
said bids 10 be returnablc to the court
on April End
An order was made yesterday ass
propriating the sum Of Sis per month
for the rental OF Offices for the district
attorney. the rooms Of Ferguson and
Houston. In the Page block being seiec-
ted by Deputy McCue In this behalf.
W. w. Johnson and others, petition
ing for privilege Of crossing the county
road near westport. with a logging
road was read. and the clerk instruc-
ted TO advsc h INTO furnish the court
with an acceptable bond In the sum
of 5000 as indemnity, an heretofore
provided BY this court.
Adjournment was then taken until
the hour Of $3.50 this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19

Word From .kelso---That the Nor
thern Paciic win build a brauch line
from kclso 10 the Pacific Ocean. max
ing Frankfort the terminus. there ls
no doubt. says the kelsonian. Right
OF way agents are now closing the
deals for the right Of way from this
place down the north bank OF the
Columbia river, Surveys have already
been made and the route pronounced
by the bcSt engineers 10 he good one.
While considerable rock work win
have 10 be done on the lower calum.
bia much Of the distance In OF easy
construction and the grade natural
one
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19
All Want the Best.

All Want the Best When one goes
in search of amusement Of a certain
kind. az. for instance, fine line Of
moving pictures, ne wants the best
and latest and viii not be satisfied
with thread bare and common presen-
tations. In this line, the films now on
at the Waldorf are said TO be among
the real artistic work of that kind pro-
grammed in this western country. In
all there are six Of these realistic
strings and all are living portrayals
OF the leading events Of history, such
as the Bennington at San Diego"
the Transfer Of Paul Jones'" tae
Two Champion Wrestling Matches of
the World" the "slums Of Paris"
Monsieur Beaucaire, or the Gentle
man Friend;" and others. Of equal and
remarkable fidelity make up series
of entertaining items not to be dis
counted in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19

Dainty Foot.o Gear A. cos.--i.adies
with penchant for elegant foot wear.
especially In the line OF slippers. (api
VINO Of them IL without it7). will pe
glad to know that Charles v. Brown
has just N, 800 pairs OF these elegant
accessories on his cost-list and will
dispose Of them at that standard until
the last pair goes out. There are bar
gains. gaiorei
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19
PERSONAL.
%<><>> .

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Clark left yes
terday morning for Portland. and DUR
ing the middle of the week they will
leave there for three months tour
of the East, after which they win re-
turn to Portland. where Mr.. Clark will
resume his profession of pharmacy
| He has won an enviable reputation
in that field during long service with
the, I. f. Laurin stores
Mrs. E. b. Burnstadt who has been
seriously i'll of late, is now able to sit
up, and will soon be well enough, il
is hoped TO receive ner friends,
Swepson Morton returned to KNAPP
pton yesterday after a few days visit
lin this city.
VIM. Chapman of Chinook was in
Astoria yesterday.
Thos. Cleeton of Portland is visit
in gin this city.
c. G. Norberg of Eagle Cliff was in
Astoria yesterday on usinebss..
r. E. CORTLAND came down from the
metropolis yesterday to look after bust
ness interests here.
F. Y. Ferguson went to Portland yes
terday for brief trip.
Mrs. L. T. Woard of oregon City is
visiting in this city.
F. Freser of Ilwaco was in Astoria
yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19
Among The E.tatss-An order was

Among The Estates-An order was
made by Judge Trenchard, In probate
court yesterday, confirming the sale
Of lots. 2 and 8, In block 80. of Upper
Astoria. by J. P. Belts, executor of
the estate 6s the late Theresa o. Brien.
In the matter o. the estate Of the late
Edward Hallock. an order was made
appointing Annette 2. Cotter, a sister
of the late police chief. as administra-
trix of said estate, under bonds at
s500....Another order was made APP
pointing Annie H. Taylor, guardian Of
the persons and estates Of Elmer, and
Rose Louisa, Nyquist,. minors, her
bond being fixed at $500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19

Ready For The Season-The big
can making plant now being erected
on the property Eanking and adjoin-
Ing the Warren Packing Company's
cannery in this .clty, will be in full
readiness to make all the cans needed
by the local Gamers during the COM
ing season. The machines. 6' num-
ber of them are now busily employed
at the work in the cannery building
next to the new main building. The
plant, when finished and in working
order. win turn out from 100000 TO
10000 cars per day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19

Cars and Rails-The Astoria & Col
umbia River Railroad Is steadily ship
ping lot of new 70 pound steel rails
into this gcity, for use in the general
repairing of the line west of this city.
Nearly twenty cars nave arrived here
during the past week. and have contri-
buted largely to the reduction of the
car-shortage that has been so chronic
in this neighborhood for some months
past.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19
In Tho Masonic worId--Not,oeu ha,

In Tho Masonic World--Notioes have
been Issued by the worshipfui mastel
and secretary OF Temple Lodge, No Z
A. +. & A. NJ, announcing work in the
f. c. degree. at that lodge on this Tues
) day. nignt: and that special com
municaticn OF that lodge win be held
on Thursday night next, when the
lodge will enjoy an official visit from
the Most worshipful Grand Master
for Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-19
Pardoned and Released Upon

Pardoned and HeIeased-Upon 3
pardon issued by Governor Geo. T.
Chamberlain, on Saturday last. Ed
ward Anderson Sr.. and Edward An.
dcraon Jr., who have served just nine
and one inalf months Of years SEN
tcnce in the Clatsop county jail. were
released on Sunday by Sheriff NJ, r.
Pomeroy and returned to their home
in Seaside, where in the latter part
Of May last, they committed a fcloni-
Gus attack upon A. II. Barr, n mill fore
man there under whom they were work
1ng.