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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03
COTTON FUTURES

New York, December 31.-Cotton
market closed very steady at an ad-
vance of 13 to II points. Sales were
estimated at 100000 bales. The mar
ket opened steady at a decline of 'ne
point to an advance of 3 points, which
was Just about in line with the show
ing of the English market, where
prices failed to respond to yesterday s
local gains on near positions, but
showed a full response on later posi-
tions During the early session there
was a considerable demand from Wall
street and New Orleans on which
prices soon sold up to a net gain Of 8
to 10 points, but during the middle
of the day the market was at practi-
cally a standstill and there were slight
recessions as a result Of realizing.
Toward the close the market was more
active and reached the highest point of
the day on covering by early sellers
and moderate support from local bulls.
The close was within a poiut Of the
top. There was little news from out
side sources, but some private wires
W ere received claiming continued firm
npcs IN the interior, and southern spot
markets, as officially reported we're un-
changed at lie higher The local
market will be closed on Wednesday
while Liverpool and New Orleans Will
remain c,osed on both Wndn as13v and
Thursday.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

Ses al raleigh Inis year: fewer in fac
nan ever before
Today the new law regulating the
labor OF children in factories became
effective 1t is stricter than the for
mer laws. OVt yet in a way is a com
promise. II followed q meeting OF
representatives OF the cotton mills,
which was held here during the ses-
sion of the legislature.
The Agricultural and Mechanical
college opens for the spring term, on
January 7th There are many appli-
cants for admission. The reputation Of
the college is growing and spreading.
Only lack of room prevents its en-
rolling a thousand students
The last term was the most sue
cessful in the history OF the college;
both the scholarship and the discip-
line were excellent The military or
ganizaUon was in high state OF eff
cheney. Hazing has practically disap-
peared from the college. The new heat
and power plant IS about completed
II will be one of the best in the south.
Besides the regular work of the year
there will be one weeks course in ag-
Ticulture and an eight weeks course
also in agriculture. beginning on
January eth. for the benefit of actual
farmers.
The people of the state everywhere
are talking about the splendi1 -
ol this college, and wondering wh~ The
legislature does not equip it with dor
HinOrities and eaching Facilities suffi-
cient to educate every boy who wishes
10 come. This is the only industrial
college in the state There are ten
OF more literary colleges.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03
"UE CASHEII. AT kINSTON
Mr.. :. III. Fishblate Has Already As
Sumed Active Managcmcnt of That
Hotel

The KinSton Daily Free Press or De
>cember 31st, concerning the arrival Of
Mr., S. H. Fishblate in that city TO as
sumo the management of the CasweIl
hotel, says:
MI. S. H. Fishblate, Of Wilmington
arrived in the city last night and will
take over the management Of the Cas-
well hotel tomorrow. Nr. Fishblate
is very we'll known throughout the
sta'e and comes to our city with the
highest of recommendations In Will
mlngtOn where he lived for so many
years, he took an unusually high
stand both in private and public life
having served the city as mayor for
-four consecutive terms During his
ad: illustration the city mad an excep,
dorally strong moral tone and his re-
tlrenent from active public life was
dep!ored by the nlajority Of the citi-
zeEship.
'alr- Fishblate's family will arrive
in kinston in a few days and will be
decidedly welcome TO the social life
OF Our community.
"Alr. FiShbiate in conversation with
the reporter this morning said that
he was attracted first to Kinston, bv
the strong evidences Of its progressive
ness He said there are two things
necessary TO Il progressive city. The
one, good streets, the other, a good ho
tel. You have already started the
good street movement said Mr.. Fish,
blate, and now have as beautiful a
street as there is in The south, | intend
TO provide the good hotel for the city
and will run a hotel first Grass IN ev-
cry particular. Nothing will be left
undOne to equipt the Caswell with
every modern hotel Improvement |
propose having the best possible az
cemalodations for the travelling pub
lie
Mr.. Henry Sutton will continue
as clerk and the present retinue Oh
servants will be retained"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03
PEARSALL & COMPANY
Mr.. Oscar PCarSnN NithdrawS From
Hall & Pearsall, Inc. and VIII
Start in BusilIc,s With His Sons..

With the close Of the year the dis
solution is announced 0f one Of the
oldest and hest known wholesale
firms in this city this being the Hall
& Pcarsall Company. Mr.. Oscar
PearSau WithdraWs from the concern
and he announces that he mas asSOcia
ted himself with his two sons, MesSrs
Fred L and Horace pcarsan. and
that under the firm name of Pear
sail & Company A business Of grain,
groceries ana fertilizers Will be con-
Quoted
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

If you must wear glasses why not
wear good ones? Glasses that will
preserve the eye-sight and are COM
Portable; that's our kind. Eyes ex-
amined free by DR.. Vineberg, the eye
specialist, at Munds' drug store, Ma
sonic Temple. Glasses fitted to
your eyes for $1.0O and up.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

At the same time congress is un-
likely to be stampeded into precipitate
action because ''a-do-nothing policy"
will help somebody's presidential
boomlet.-Milwaukee Sentinel
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

If Secretary Taft can win the negro
vote there will never be denial that he
is a political genius -Philad elphia
Ledger
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

Senator Reveridge is also in favor Of
revision OF the tariff--"after the elec-
ton" But how long after ?-Phila-
delphia Record
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-03

"Joe liked fairy stories" says Gov
ernor Folks mother of his interesting
youth. He still hears 'em from the
Folk boomers. New York Mail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
MELBA MAY COME
WEST IN CONCERT,
SAY Her FRIENDS
Especial to The Herald. ]

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--Mme. Melba,
the famous prima donna, is consider
ing tour of the United States and
Canada.
Such Is the latest report in operate
circles, substantiated by several close
friends of the great opera star, and the
news will bring a happy thrill to
thousands of westerners and middle
westerners who worship her ais one of
the worlds sweetest singers.
The report is Melba is considering
an itinerary to include all of the Pa
cific coast states from Portland to
Los Angeles. When Nine. Melba was
asked if this was true she replied, with
one of her famous smiles: "One never
knows"
Nine. Melba has just returned to
America after a world tour and will
be heard in several operas in New
York and Philadelphia during the
present season.
Later in the winter she will be
heard in concert, in which she will ap-
pear in the various cities of the
United States and Canada.
''Otello" will be one of the first
operas in which she will appear. The
cast will be the same as was heard in
Covent garden, London.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT IN
BAY CITY DISCUSSES THEFTs

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-L n;
Miller, jr., general superintendent OF
the western division of the Western
Union Telegraph company, stated to-
night that the alleged speculations OF
railroad operators in the northern dis
trict of his division had been under in
yestigation for some time, but ap-
peared to be confined to few men on
the Northern Pacific railroad.
"Only one arrest has been made so
far, an operator at Ritzville, Wash:
who has been held to answer for trial
in the superior court for appropriating
to his own use money he had re-
ceived for kilograms" said Mr.. Miller.
This man has confessed and inn
plicated half a dozen other operators.
Just how far the conspiracy extends
we have not yet ascertained, but l
think that the loss to the company is
small and the peculations seem to be
confined to the Northern Pacific line.
",Fhe operators transmitted the mes
sases given them all right, but failed
to account to the telegraph company
for the money received for the tele-
grams.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
CANAL PROPERTY
STILL UNINSURED
UNCLE SANS S1O,250,0O0 IN
VESTMENT UNPROTECTED
Interesting Facts Just Brought to
Light Relative to Governments
Neglect to Provide Against
the Elements

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-On the
many millions of dollars worth of build
ings owned by the United States gov
ernment in the Panama canal zone not
one cent of insurance is carried.
The government has spent $10,250000
in buildings in the zone; which amount
takes no account of the value of the
buildings purchased from the French
both in the canal zone and the re-
public of Panama, nor value of the
property in all the buildings, including
the large amount of stores.
The only protection against fire the
government has for these buildings.
scattered along a line fifty miles in
length. is in precautionary measures
and in the fire department. which has
been developed to a splendid state OF
efficiency.
In every large village companies for
safeguarding the governments s property
against fire have been organized.
In all there are 1898 buildings owned
by the Isthmian Canal commission ana.
with but few exceptions, these are OF
very light construction.
Frequent inspection is made by a
paid fireman in all buildings, and in
public service buildings, such. as hotels
and club houses. the inspection is made
at least three times a week. Regula"
tions forbidding the collection of in
fIarnmable material in or near buildings
are strictly enforced.
Heavy showers which fall almost
daily from May to January are favor
able to fire protection, but during the
remaining four months there is little
rain, and the frame buildings become
very dry.
Notwithstanding this, fires are no
more frequent in the dry than in the
rainy season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
TRY FOR PLACE
ON TAFT'S SLATE
Wickershan1 Considered Sure, of At
torney GeneraIshIp-Wileon May
Remain, Garfield and Wright
Retire, Is Belief

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Cabinet
builders at the national capital and
those who have moved to Georgia as a
part of the encourage of President
elect Taft, are succeeding in placing
on the anxious bench public men in all
section of the country who have been
looked upon as aspirants for portfolios
or whose qualifications have been urged
by admiring friends.
The announcement of the appoint
ment Of Frank H. Hitchcock to be post
master general, followed by that of
Senator Philander C. Knox to be secre-
tory of state, and the generally ac-
cepted report that George w. Wicker
sham of New York as the choice of
Mr.. Taft for attorney general, indicates
the slate is being made up rapidly and
that announcement of the entire cabi-
net may be expected before long.
From discussion of the cabinet
slate among Mr.. Taft's close friends in
Washington who would not be likely to
indulge in idle gossip concerning it,
there seems to. be a reasonable GER
Continued on Page Two)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
SURPRISES BURGLAR, WHO
PROMPTLY FIRES AT HIM
Deputy Sheriff Comes on Man Trying
to Enter Residence--vainIy Pur-
sues Him, Shooting as
He Runs

Deputy Sheriff C. e. Potts, living at
1416 Calumet street, discovered a
burglar at work and trying to force
an entrance through the rear door of
N. B. Harris residence at 1922 Calumet
street at 1880 o'clock last night The
burglar was cutting a screen from the
door when surprised and at once fired
a shot at Potts, the bullet coming
within few inches of his head.
The burglar ran as soon as he had
fired, and Potts pursued him. shooting
as he ran, but none of the bullets took
effect and the burglar escaped in the
darkness. Detective Mckenzie was
sent to the scene and made a thorough
search of the neighborhood but found
no trace of the man. Mr.. Harris and
his family were absent from home at
the time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
A Great Work by The Herald


The Los Angeles Herald is doing a
most commendable and praiseworthy
work in preparing to feed about 1900
children at the Y. M. c. A. hall on
Christmas day.
The excellency of this work is not
measured alone by the pleasures and
comforts that will be given the chill
dren on that day, but will live in their
memories in years to come, and no
doubt will have much to do with de-
termining their characters, for a child
to be hungry and cold on Christmas
day, and that within full hearing of
church bells where the more fortunate
are to receive presents, is sad in a
degree inexpressible; but for that child
TO know that other hearts beat in SYM
patyh with it and to be the recipient
of kindness linking it's affections to the
kind giVers is to inspire it to q noble
life.
No doubt hundreds that will be fed
and clothed on Christmas day will in
years to come look back to the Herald
and to the noble people that have as
sisted this journal in its commendable
work, with not only gratitude but with
a resolution to emulate this truly
Christian deed.
Moreover, the magnitude of this work
is not measured alone by the good
that 1t is doing these children, but
through the letters published in the
Herald from grateful children the at
tention of many of the people of Los
Angeles has been directed to state
of affairs which but few had knowledge
of formerly, and this has moved many
of our citizens to cooperate with the
Herald in this work of kindness.
Probably no city of the size of Los
Angeles has fever destitute children,
vet it is a fact within our knowledge
that there are many children in our
city that are going barefooted to school
and without sufficient food. This
should not be, but the judicious method
adopted by the Herald In calling atten-
Continued on Page Tmee)
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
WESTERN UNION
OFFICES ROBBED
TELEGRAPHERS ACCUSED OF
STEALING MESSAGES
official in Portland Charges Whole
sale Theft of Telearan1s-Says
Organized Band Got
100000
rRx Associated Press. !

PORTLAND, ore, Dec. 20-A sys-
tematic investigation by the Western
Union Telegraph company carried on
during the past six months has dis
closed an organized system of theft
among railroad operators on the Pa
cific coast by reason of which the tele-
graph company has been robbed of an
amount estimated at seVral hundred
thousand dollars, according to state
ment made tonight by an official OF
the company who has had charge OF
the investigation.
The kilograms with but few eXcep-
tions, were properly transmitted and
delivered, but all records of the dis
patches so far as reports and bookkeep-
ing pertained, have been destroyed
Numerous complaints received by
the company from persons who hled
and paid for messages to be transmit
ted by the company that their mes
sages had never been delivered aroused
the Western Union officials to action.
A. secret service was organized and it
was discovered that in some offices the
thefts are said to have aggregated over
go per cent OF the messages filed at
railroad offices where the operators
Jointly handle the commercial business
of the telegraph company and the busi-
ness OF the rallrOduS we're never Trans
mitted, and all records of the dis
patches were destroyed.
Following the discovery and proof
of the thefts warrants were obtained
for the arrest of several operators in
the state of Washington, and it is al
legged by officials of the company that
at least one Of the arrested men has
confessed.
The arrested men will be brought to
trial shortly after the first of the year.
According to the information gath
cred by the telegraph company sys-
tematic collusion in the rob3eries eX-
isted among. certain railroad operators.
In some offices the thefts aggregate
several hundred dollars month, and
officers of the company believe that
during the past year the total of the
sums stolen will exceed $780, ,00O.
Only railroad operators are alleged to
be involved in the robberies Under
the system adopted by the Western
Union Telegraph company it would be
almost impossible for it's operators in
other than railroad offices to embezzle
moneys paid for the transmission of
messages.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
LOCAL

Elderly knocked senseless by street car
on Main street; is seriously injured but will
recover.
Aeronaut at Long Beach jumps % feet to
earth when parachute is blown against cleo
trio wire.
Nine Nordlca will sing tonight, and will
present twelve selections.
six hundred children made happy by being
given Christmas presents at Utah street school
house.
Ierald's Christmas magazine makes hit OF
season and calls forth praises from all who
have seen it.
President and secretary of National Live
Stock association arrive to make arrangements
for stockmens convention. to be held here next
month.
Time Cor Herald's dinner to children Christ
mas day draws nearer, and much remains to
be done for which workers are needed.
owner Of land through which trail leads to
Mt Wilson is said to have threatened to use
shotgun or dynamite il necessary, to prevent
use of trail by stage company.
Police have their dragnet out and nearly one
HI hIndred persons who cannot or will not give
a good account of themselves are arrested.
President Call of Municipal association re-
turns from Wilmington. where he pleaded the
cause of San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
EASTERN,

Report received at Washington of interesting
archaeological discoveries in excavation OF
Arizonan Pompei known as Casa Granda,
near Florence.
Many leading politicians scramble for places
on Taft's slate, but general belief is cabinet
already has been practically decided upon.
Senate's controversy with president relative
to secret service limitations expected to cause
much trouble; political casualties foreeasted
and report out that Francis ]. Heney and Spe-
cial Agent William ]. Burns, now In San
Francisco will be subpoenaed to give testi-
mony before special committee.
Rumors in New York, confirmed by friends
OF Nine Melba, that she may tour United
States and Canada in concert and come to
California
Important decision rendered by interstate
commerce commission declares allowance on
sugar for transference from rehneries to trains
IS rebate in violation of law.
Strange meteor falls over Missouri and lights
in Kansas; is seen by hundreds and declared
phenomenal in many respects.
Surprising information given out from Wash
ington that over ten million dollars worth of
Uncle Sans property in Panama canal zone is
unprotected by insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
"INDEPENDENT" LAUDS
COMMENDABLE WORK
OF HERALD FRIENDS

The California Independent of Los
Angeles, of which Andrew Park has
Just taken editorial charge, in it's cur
rent issue calls attention to the
Christmas dinner and entertainment.
The Independent is full of good things
this week, but nothing. perhaps, strikes
the Christmas keynote more true than
this editorial reprinted here:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
New Drama SCORES Success

vatelv by the Play Actors society at
the Court theater tonight, "Oop at
Kiersteenans," a drama of misplaced
love in a Yorkshire setting, by Bertha
Graham, an American was enthusi-
astically received by a large audience.
The critics speak favorably of it as a
clever play, with fresh ideas and good
characterization.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Monday; heavy frost In the mornlng;
light north wind. Orange growers
should smudge. Maximum tempera-
ture yesterday, e5 degrees; minimum,
AZ degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
FOREIGN

Ten nations submit bulky reports urging de-
sired clauses in International prize court code
of laws for high seas; United States, Japan and
Great Britain agree on salient points.
General simon, revolutionary leader who
oyerthrew old regime of Hayti, is inaugurated
president.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Officials Of Western Union Telegraph COM
pany at Portland and San Francisco charge
organized band Of railroad telegraphers in
various Pacific coast towns has robbed COM
pany of about $500 900 by theft of messages.
Twenty-eight fruit firms and many other in
terests of Southern California join in general
coast crusade against proposed freight rate
increase for January ].
Fire marshal of san Francisco claims to
have discovered dastardly attempt at arson;
straw and rubbish piled in great heaps near
big shoe store and saturated with kerosene, he
alleges
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21
CHRISTMAS
DINNER GUESTS
Should Get
Their Ticket
Badges at Once

: $:
entertainment and other good things. Send
your big brother or sister alter the tags ana 90 II
quickly.
Tickets have also been distributed to the Salvation
ARMY the Volunteers of America, the Bethlehem in
stittion and the Associated Charities, where you can
oet them if these places are more convenient.
Readers, if you see poor child in danger OF being
overlooked ask his or her name and address and tell
The Herald about it. Tell the child, too to come to
the feast.
The glow of that great big happy feeling will be
yours before during and after Christmas through
YOUR contributions The Heralds fund, making the
children happy.
Remember the time when you woke on Christmas
morning and realized through the haze that it really
was Christmas?
You would give much to experience those happy
feelings again.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
pIcn AAn AAOCn COMnI ErE Op ICIMAI
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-21

Please accept the enclosed small check for
81. Withholding name, an expression of love
for his less fortunate world-brothers and sis
ters from a wee 1-year-old whose own Christ
mas though not elaborate will bring him all
the comfort and JOY small boy need have.
A SMALL BOY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
GOLDEN WEDDING.

On Tuesday last, at the residence OF
their daughter, Mrs. E. q. Hammond,
S24 n. ST. Assph street, and surrounded
by their children and grandchildren, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Padgett, ST., celebra'e1a
. ..c:: '' sscci1en we1aing," having been
married by Rev, John Z. Aiken, :. j {,
at the reetory of Holy Trinity Church,
Georgetown, D. O., on February 4'h,
1858. Of thirteen children born TO
them, seven are living. They have also
ten grandchildren. Letters of congrat-
ulatiOn end many presents were received
from friends in this city, Washington,
PHILADELPHIA and Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
PERSONAL.

Mrs. ]. ]. Fay, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her brother-in-lsw snd sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Strauss, in this city.
Chief Machinis. Frank NJ. Harper,
arrived 10 Bath, Maine, last week snd
reported for duty in connection with the
cruise Chester, U. S. N. =,
Mr. J. Johnston Green vas presented
last night by Andrew Jackson Ledge OF
Mssops with handsome past masters
level. on the back Of which was In
scribed the names of the memters raised
during his term. The presentation was
made by DR.. O. E. 0utcslt. Mr.. dreen
made suitable response.
Mr.. O. P. Waller, formerly with the
Southern Railway, has accepted a posi-
ton with Messs. NJ. Ruben x Sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Brockett have
issued invitations TO the marriage OF their
cousin, Miss Victoria johnson Peed, TO
Mr.. Charles Homer Townsend, of Wash
ington. The wedding is to take place
on the afternoon Of Saturday, February
Is. at 4 O'Clock, at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Brocken, No. SlS north
Washington street, this city.
Miss katherine Critcher, formerly Of
this CITY, has been made president Of
the American Women's Art Association
in Paris. Mss Critcher has made q
brilliant reputation as an artist.
Engineer Harvey Mayo, who was hurt
in the collision at AccotiDk yesterday
! and who was brought to the Alexan-
dria Hospital, is rapidly recovering
from bis injuries.
Mr.. James l.. Chamberlain, 50 years
old and prominent citizen of Warren
ton was stricken with paralysis We'd
| nes ' night. He formerly lived in
Alexsndris, where he was in business
with the firm of McVeigh and Cham
berlain, but of late years has been Q
travelling salesman.