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The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
She Decides.

'How's the weather, Cholly?'
ITS waning"
80 IS my love for you. | can't marry
a man who talks mollycoddle lingo.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Pittsburg man says Harry Thaw
oace wanted 10 be the Democratic nom
Inee for governor of Pennsylvania. If he
isn't crazy, he was then
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
The Poor Humorist.

Henry" declared the humorists wife,
these jokes you clip for the paper are
better than the ones you write.
Il can't help it, Maria. ! clip the worst
/ can find"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

one Russian drug store Is said TO hll
coo prescriptions day. II ought not to
take the proprietor OF such a drug store
more than month or so TO become a
millionaire
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

It really does seem as though some
sort of middle ground might be found
between the strap-hangers and the peo-
pie who are not satisfied with less than
two seats at once,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
a Teddr nrnnstv.

From the Boston Transcript,
Congressman Burton is an enthusiastic
Taft boomer. Why not speak for HIM
self2 Make il Theodore II.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

The weather man is certainly winning
no fame for good-fellowship among the
Florida hotel keepers.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
should Rave.

Il sent that editor a piece entitled The
Inevitable e"
did he accept it,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

If his name does sound like an empty
coal scuttle falling down the cellar stairs.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

New York man explained 10 the po-
lice when arrested that he went to bed
intoxicated and woke up 10 find himself
married. However. It Is the policeman 8
business To listen to peoples troubles.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
Proof Of II.

''TompIins has lots Of nerve"
why do YOU think so?"
"He can listen 20 the click Of a heaTse
door and never vince
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

The Washington Herald inadvertently
referred to James Hamilton Lewis facial
sunburst as a 'goatce. says the MI,
aukee Sentinel. The allegation. is de-
n,ed. Nc man, nor beast, nor newspaper
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

out in Robinson. Kans.. the papers are
threatening to draft handsome VIII Idol
for mayor. In fact. Idol seems to be a
sight draft TO behold
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Senator Bailey is going to write a
book. says the Atlanta Constitution.
This ought to bring at least one ray Of
sunshine to the hearts of the anti Bailey
ties.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

According to the accepted idea, water
always finds its own level; but the water
in railroad stocks is never on the level
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Mr. Delmas Is willing 10 admit that
Harry Thaw IS crazy; but only at times,
and then in spots.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Now that the railroads have taken to
singing the Presidents praises, he may
Rell watch out!
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

James J. COrbett can hardly expect the
country TO forget he was a boxer and
remember only that he Is an actor. at
least until he learns to act as we'll as he
used TO box.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Yes. it does remind US of the good old
summer time.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
Hardly.

Now as 20 board,
We can't afford
To overlook, egad,
or underrate
The delicate
And succulent planked shad'
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

King Edward has just knighted Sin
Peter c. Van Bommerstein Bam. We
congratulate Sir Peter, SC, BAN. even
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

''IIo, the woods" warbles an Alabama
poet. All right no it. and get through
with it; they Will need you pretty soon TO
help hoe the cotton patch.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Senator Stone says we ought TO give
the PHILIPPINES 70 Japan. So the Mis-
souri, Senator has joined the jngoes, has
ha9
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

The truth of the matter Is, some peo-
pie just haven't sense enough to come In
out OF a brain-storm.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Missouri stands by the mule. says
the Augusta Herald. Does Missouri have
10 be shown everything?
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

There are, also, just as big Holsters in
the matrimonial sea as ever were caught
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Isn't it glorious TO see the Southern
towns sbollshing Whisky?" says the
Montgomery Advertiser. DID not know It
had been abolished.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

man named Leake has been elected
chief Of the Philadelphia board OF fiitra-
ton. He is expected TO stop all of the
leaks in the financial department.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
OF Course Not.

Vt NuutNE HUts
Engaged TO me. and let another fellow
hold your hand?"
''Well. now. George, surely you wouldn't
want 10 deprive me of such splendid
chance 10 show off the ring.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
Gnnsin.

knew 1t Is trne.
Fcr she told il 20 me;
So I'll tell II TO you.
Fer 7 know it is true.
Don't repeat what ] say
Oh. whatever yoa do;
It's dreadful. Of cogfse.
But knew il Is true.
-Detroit
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

Did you ever hear of a peach tree that
was not 'groaning under its load of fruit
just before picking time?
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

The japanese women wear no hats.
Easter Sunday is not for them.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
aneer Human Nature.

HHVNH ENsaEIatl1 q ~ VI =
Ninety degrees in March is considered
delightful"
'Well2'
'"rhe same temperature in August Is
pronounced unbeaTable nor are We wear
ing heavy overcoats then"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

The Houston Post says; "seRrchers are
securing Pittsburg Rah for the search
ers,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
burton Never Popular.

). Ralph Burton the former Kansas
Senator. who has just been released from
a Jail sentence imposed by the Federal
Court at St Louis, upon his conviction of
violating the statute which prohibits
members Of Congress from practicing for
pay before the departments in Washing
ton. and who. upon his return home Sat
urday, excoristed President Roosevelt.
was never widely popular in Washington,
and VAS particularly unpopular at the
White House. The President did not
hesitate 10 declare his dislike of Burton
10 any Of his friends. gave him little pat
ronage. and usually avoided shaking the
Kansans hand when TIE Senator called
at the executive offices with constituents
10 present or on public business During
his four years Of active service IN the
Senate Mr.. Burton made only one set
speech. and his seat was more often
vacant than filled The President had
nothing directly % do with Burtons ex-
posure or prosecution, though when the
KaHsan was finally convicted and sem
fenced Mr. Roosevelt expressed hearty
approval
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25
MEN AND THINGS.
Fisb and the President.

T AHH ana NAE EEEFAAtHAs
The deposition of stuyyesant Fish from
the presidency of the Illinois Central Rail
road by E. II. Hartman may have a
much more far-reaehlng effect upon gov
ernmAntal action involving Hartman and
his associates than is generally under
stood at present Mr.. Fish is not only
a lifelong personal friend Of President
Roosevelt, but has been one Of the Presi-
dents confidential ana trusted advisers
on the larger questions involved in the
transportation problem ever since the Chief
Magistrate began TO study that problem.
When. about two years ago. the railroad
magnates and financiers learned 10 their
astonishmeBt that the President had de-
termined to recommend drastic legisla-
ton TO Congress affecting their interests,
the more reasonable and conservative ele-
ment among them turned to Mr. Fish as
the most promising intermediary be-
tween themselves and the White House.
For months Mr. Fish and the late Samuel
Spencer. president Of the Southern Rail-
way were lntrusted with the management
q. ,ne railroad interests in the campaign
il was known would have to be fought.
IN order TO be near the White House. Mr..
Fish leased a residence IN Washington
and came here with his family TO live.
It soon developed. however, that he was
too nearly in sympathy with the Presi-
dents policy TO suit the more aggressive
element of railroad magnates and manip-
ulators and so the management of their
fight was taken out Of his hands. II was
after this that the Hartman element de-
termined TO eliminate Mr.. Fish as an
active and potent factor in railroad ad-
ministratiOn. and they secured his re-
moval from the head Of the Illinois Cen
tral soon after the rate fight in Congress
was over. President Roosevelt is thor
0ughly familiar with the real causes that
led to the undoing of Fish, and stlU keeps
in communication with him on important
phases OF projecte1 investigation. htlga-
ton, and new legislation
The Washington herald., 1907-03-25

New York Oa8cs. Nassau -BseEnsn Bldg. LACOsts a
Maxwell. MsnRgsrs
chicago onies. Marquette Bldg. LaCosss Max
vel. Afanagerz
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Yes. it does remind US of the good old
summer time.
one Russian drug store Is said to hll
, 600 prescriptions q day. It ought not to
take the proprietor Of such drug store
more than month or so TO become a
millionaire.
Mr.. Deimas Is willing 10 admit that
Harry Thaw is crazy; but only at times,
and then in spots.
Now that the railroads have taken to
singing the Presidents praises, ne may
Rell watch out!
It really does seem as though some
sort of middle ground might be found
between the strap-hangers and the peo-
pie who are not satisfied with less than
two seats at once.
The truth of the matter IS, some peo-
pie just haven't sense enough to come in
out Of a brain-storm.
There are, also, just as big Holsters in
the matrimonial sea as ever were caught
man named Leake has been elected
chief of the Philadelphia board OF mira
ton He is expected to stop all Of the
leaks in the financial department
Senator stone says we ought to give
the PHILIPPINES TO Japan. So the Mis-
souri, Senator has Joined the jingoes, has
he?
Missouri stands by the mule" says
the Augusta Herald. Does Missouri have
to be shown everything?
The Houston Post says; "searchers are
securing Pittsburg. Rah for the search
ers,
James J. Corbett can hardly expect the
country TO forget he was a boxer and
remember only that he Is an actor. at
least until he learns to act as we'll as he
used TO box.
Isn't it glorious TO see the Southern
towns sbolishing Whisky?" says the
Montgomery Advertiser DID not know It
had been abolished.
New York man explained 10 the p0-
lice when arrested that he went to bed
intoxicated and woke up 10 find himself
married. However It Is the policeman's
business to listen to peoples troubles.
Saginaw physicians are puzzled over
man who fell asleep three weeks ago
and has shown no symptoms of waking.
They ought 10 whisper TO him that the
baseball season has opened
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
4 Fisherman's Luck.

Afew days ago Mr.. o. L. Clark,
and Bob Best, his faithful colored
man, we're out a few miles from
here ia a boat fishing for perch. Mr..
Clark makes his W fishing lines
from number s thread and knows all
about catching them.
On this particular day he was fish
ing along in the edge of the stream
when something that felt almost
as big as a whale caught hold OF
his hook.
Mr.. Clark did o try to pull the
thing out for he knew it would
break his line, but Bob got so ex
cited that he fel lor jumped owe
board in water above his waste and
made for the thing as fast as he
could go.
It was a large black fish, and Bob
laid hold of it and went to the shore.
1t was more than two feet long and
weighed eight pounds.-Clarkton
Express.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
CONVICTS ON ROAD WORK
The Demand Greater Than the Supply
for This Class of Labor.

Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 26.-The coun-
Gil of state decided to allow the South
Atlantic Transcontinental railway to
have not less than fifty convicts as
soon as the latter are available. The
company is to give a bond of $500 each
month, this to be approved by the
council. S. A Jones and T. S. Nc
Medley appeared for the road. AS a
matter of fact the convicts are not
available for contract work. Calls are
numerous, some having been on file
for a long tome. Wade and Moore
have now $50 convicts on contract
work, fifty-four are on the Mattamus-
keet railway, seventy-seven on the
Elkin and Allegheny railway, this
total of 2S1 being all on this class of
work and in fact virtually all convicts
able to do contract work. Wade and
Moore say they would like to have one
thousand more and could find employ
ment for them all at once. All these
contracts are for a long time. There
are on the convict farms 240 %convicts
and in the penitentiary proper only
119. making the total number of $40
This shows a most remarkable falling
off and is but little more than a third
of the number of convicts twenty-five
years ago..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
CharlOtte's Mayor Resigns.

Mayor S. S. McNinch has decided
to resign. After having directed the
affairs Of the city for two and one
half years, he has decided to step
down and let some one else have
his place.
Stress of business and i'll health
are reasons assigned for this step.
A special meeting of the board of
aldermen will 1be called tonight in
the city hall, at which time Mayor
McNinch's resignation will lbe forth
coming.
There will be no reconsideration
and the board will have to elect
a successor Four gentlemen are
being prominently mentioned IN
connection with the office, namely,
Capt. T. S. Franklin, mayor pro
tenn; Mr.. D. A. Thompkins, M. F. B.
Mcdowell, and Col. w. G. Max
we'll.
1t is very likely that n of the
four will be chosen.-Charlotte OBJ
server.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01

About four O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon the screams of a young boy
rent the air in the vicinity near the
county home, and within a very
short time, Roy. the ten-year-old SON
of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cline, emer-
ged from the direction OF the South
ern Powder Company. vending his
way homeward. dripping with blood
and suffering much pain with bad
~ mutilated hands.
Thy boy visited the camp of the
Southern Powder Company. which
Is situated about 400 yards from the
home of Mr.. Cline, accompanied by
a little eolored boy.
The two little fellows were IA
miliar with things around the camp
and picked up a dynamite cap. In
some unaccountable way the cap
exploded tearing Master Roy's hand
to pieces, losing three fingers at the
first joint on the left hand, and sew
eral scratches on the other.
1t is not known just what made
the cap explode but it is thought
that the boys stuck a lighted match
to it.-Concord Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01

New York, Sept. 26.-The Indiana
Pipe Line Company, a subsidiary OF
the Standard Oil Company, made L
profit of s4,O91, OPP in 1903, on a total
investment of $2,228, 1853, according to
| the oompany's figures produced by
| George Chesbro, controller of the ma
| tional pipe line company, who appear
| ed as a witness today in the federal
| suit against the oil combine. Mr..
| Chesbro testified that the Indiana Pipe
| Line Company was a common carrier
| and engaged only in the t~ransporta-
| ton of oil. From balance sheets of
| the company Frank B. Kellogg, con-
/ Quoting the governments case sought
to show that the Indiana company
| was making excessive profits and that
| it maintained a high schedule of Jar
| ifs to prevent shipment of oil by in
dependent oil producers. Mr.. Ches-
| bro testified that the Indiana company
transported only the Oil Of the Stand
ard company. The counsel for the
government allege that it will be
shown that the profits made by these
pipe line companies have, in some
cases been twenty times the actual
cost of operation.
Calvin NJ. Payne, who, with F. :.
FOlger, Jr., owns the Corsicana Re-
timing Company, OF Texas, under ex-
animation today, stated that the tanks
and receiving station at the end Of
the pipe line of the New York Transit
Company, also called the National
Transit Company, at Unionville, n. J.,
and at the terminal of the pipe lines
Of the National Transit COmpay at
Center Bridge, Pa, and Fond Grove,
Pa, were built the year the Hepburn
law went into effect. Mr.. Payne was
stating that he supposed there Was
some legal reasons for building these
receiving stations o the state lines
of New York and New Jersey, Penn
sylvania and New Jersey, and Penn
~sylvania and Maryland, when John G..
Milburn, chief of the defendants cOun-
sci. interpOsed and said he gave the
advice. Mr.. Milburn, cross examining
the witness, developed the testimony
that the pipe lines connecting the
terminals at Unionville, Centre Bridge
and Fond Grove with Tidewater at
New York and Baltimore were the
private lines of the Standard Oil Com
pany of New Jersey and were not pub
lie carriers. Mr.. Calvin said that the
National and New York Transit COM
pany were prepared to accept business
over the lines and tt deliver it at their
receiving stations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
T.
Railways in Indiana and Ohio to
Test the New Rate Laws

Concerning railroad rate legisla-
ton it is interesting to learn that
statistics are being compiled by the
roads in Indiana and Ohio to be US
ed in a test of the constitutionalty
OF n laws establishing a maximum
passenger rate of two cents a mile.
That in Ohio has been in effect since
March 1906, S ample time have
the law will be declared null and
required.
In Indiana the rate of two cents
has prevailed for only four months.
1T is believed that in both states it
will be possible to show when the
time arrives for going into court
that the rate is unremunerative, in
which case it is confidently expected
the law viii lbe clared null land
void
The Pennsylvania success in
the court of common pleas" says
the statement, encourages the dis
position to make the proposed fight
i'm Indiana and Ohio, and will be
further strengthened in the event
that the supreme court of Pennsyl-
vania affirms the decision of the
lower tribunal
These cases differ from the case
of the railroad in North Carolina
IN that in this state the rate in 2L
cents a mile and the railroads claim
to be losing money at that. But in
the thickly populated states of In
diana and Ohio the railroads could
afford to haul passengers at a much
lower rate than could the railroads
m North Carolina-Charlotte Chron-
Iele.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
Discussing Negro Masonry

Norfolk, Va, Sept 26-Todays ses-
soin of the National. Negro Masonic
Congress meeting here incident to the
jamestown exposition was given over
to the discussions of general interest,"
to the order at large, n OF the
principal topics being The history
of the origin of Masonry among the
descendants of African Lodge-are the
lodges and grand lodges descended
from African lodge legitimate"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
Death of Col. r. T. Craighiil.

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. 26.-Col-
ronel Robert T. Craighill a brother
of General w. d. Craighill, U. S. A.,
/ retired, and father of Lieutenant
. Colonel Robert T. Craighill, 10th
: Virginia regiment, died suddenly at
his home here today.
Colonel Craighill was a member
of Governor Holidays staff, and
was past grand master of the grand
lodge or Virginia Masons. a promf-
nent member OF Episcopal church
n Confederate veteran and a retired
lawyer. - :. a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
100000 Fire in Nashville.

NashvlIIe, TENN, Sept. -
warehouse of Byrd Douglass and Com
pany, grain dealers, was destroyed by
fire early tonight. The loss is 500, 900
fully insured. The electric power
plants of the city and of the Nash
Vile Railway and Light company are
nearby and both were for the time put
out of business. The city was in
darkness and street railway traffic sus-
pended at a time when thousands
were seeking to return from the state
fair where the 1argst crowd OF the
week was In attendance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
High Price of Cotton Seed.

The price of cotton seed on this
market is something unheard of.
The farmers association at their re-
cent meeting in Little Rock, Ark,
and Jackson, Miss, set $40 a ton as
the minimum price.
T~hirty-five cents per bushel is
nearer $25 per ton than $40. While
this seems high it is said to be no
more than the actual worth of the
seed to the mill.
The fact that this price obtains
on this market is due to the rivalry
between the American Cotton Oil
Co., which has a mill at Charlotte,
and the Southern Cotton Oil Co.,
which owns a mill here, and also
to the high price Of oil.
There is no trust on seed this
year.-Monroe Inquirer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. PURNELL
Many New Backs IN the State-Grcat
Preparations for the State Fair
Railway Building-Change i'm Jem-
perature-Young Man't Attempted
Suicide.
Messenger Bureau,

&1CSoCA5OA ouAS0
Raleigh, n. c.,
September Is.
The funeral services of Mrs. Thos.
r. Purnell were held this morning
form the Church of the Good Snep-
herd and were attended by a large
number of the federal officials here.
She had for many years been a devoted
communicate of this church. She was
held in high esteem in Raleigh, and.
indeed, wherever known.
Among today's visitors here was
Senator Overman, who came DOWN
from Salisbury this morning. he
looks extremely well and is In good
shape for the resumption Of his work
in congress.
The development of banks in the
state this year has certainly been
remarkable, about 80 having been
chartered, the last being the Mer-
chants and Farmers at Mooresville.
which is to do a general banking
business. Many of the banks char
tered during the past few years are
in very small towns and some have
as small a capital as $4,000, but they
seem to prosper and to serve a very
useful purpose.
Very extensive preparations are in
progress for the great state fair IN
October and although the great coun-
ter attraction, the jamestown exposi-
ton is in full blast, yet there is every
reason to expect a great attendance.
The state fairs are reunion times for
North Carolinians in a large area of
the state, certainly within 100 miles
from Raleigh in every direction.
In the superior court today Eivlra
Powell, an old negress OF uncertain
character, was put ON trial on the
charge of murder, in killing the newly
born infant of Rosa Johnson, a disso-
lutte young white woman.
a. charter is granted the Beaufort
County Drug Company at Washington,
capital stock 500, 900; the Martin and
Clark Clothing Company of Hickory,
capital $25, 900, and the Powell Hard
ware Company of Raleigh, capital
$4,000.
About 2 o'clock this morning a
young white man aged about 25 years
was found lying on the sidewalk OF
Nash Square, near the union pasSen-
ger station, entirely unconscious. one
hand tightly grasping a small lauda-
mum bottle, which he had bought in
the afternoon, the bottle being empty.
He was hurried to a hospital and two
physicians worked on him. 1t was
found that he could be saved and at
noon today it was stated that he was
out Of danger. His name is Edward
j. Morgan n he has been at Will
mngtOn for some weeks. He is from
massachusetts and his parents are in
that state. He is a very good look
~1ng young man. On his person was
found a letter which had been sent to
him by his sweetheart and which was
postmarked Philadelphia, the address
being Wilmington, the letter having
been re-directed to Raleigh.
The condition of Rev. DR.. Alfred H
Moment, the pastor of the First Pres
byterian church here shows no special
change. Inquiries regarding him come
from all parts of the state and par
hcuiarly from the strong Presbyte-
rian sections around Charlotte and
Fayetteville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-10-01
Trial Catarrh treatments are b.

Trial Catarrh treatments are be
ing mailed out free, on request,
by DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. These
tests are proving TO the people
without a penny's cost-the great
value of this scientific prescription
known to druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy. Sold
by Robert r. Bellamy.