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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY.
Elegant Banquet and Eloquent Toasts
at the Capital.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 19-(Special.)
The reception by the North Carolina
society in this city last night was large
ly attended. Mrs. u. B. Vance. Mrs.
Walter G. Murphy, Mrs. Marion Butler,
Mrs. Harry Skinner Mrs. II. H. Linney.
Mrs. A. g. Shuford. Mrs. w. +. Strowd,
Mrs. j. II. Bell and others received the
throngs which crowded the spacious
hall. sumptuous supper was served
by Caterer Jarvis, and responses to the
following subjects were made by the
gentlemen named. THE North Caro-
lima Society" Mr.. ]. b. Lloyd. "The
Old North State" Hon. G. II. Martin.
North Carolina folk lore" DIR. Stephen
Is. Weeks. THE Medical profession"
DIR. f. b. Bishop; 1.-The close of the
Nineteenth Century" Mr.. J. HI. Bell;
Our Debt to Medicine" DIR. l.. j. Bat
tie; Our HOnored Dead" Hon. Harry
skinner; 1.-THE Ladies'" Hon. William
X. Cox. DIR. Walter G. Murphy presid-
ed and introduced the speakers. He
read letters from Attorney General
James E. Boyd, Senator and Mns. Prit-
chard, DR. Capehart, DIR. Thomas j.
BOykin, of Baltimore, and others, re-
GREETING their inability to be present.
and sending greeting. Dr. Elisha Por-
ter, of North Carolina, was made a
member of the society. General Cox
suggested in his speech that the ladies
take up the subject of the Vance me-
mortal shaft. The meeting was one of
the most successful in the history of the
organization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
NEGRO WHO HAD A CLOSE CALL
Once in Sight of the Gallows, He is
Now a Prosperous Farmer.

There was a negro in Raleigh yester-
day with history. He was once con-
yicted of murder, sentenced TO be
hanged, lost his case, was about to be
swung for the killing when his sentence
was committed to life imprisonment in
the penitentiary. A few years later
he was pardoned and is now prosper
Gus farmer and property-owner in John
ston county.
Alex. Blalock is his name. He is a
ginger-cake colored negro, ID years of
age, with an honest, prosperous look
about him. He is said to be one of the
most influential and substantial negroes
in Johnston county.
1t was in 1873 that one Allen Jones
was murdered in Johnston county. Three
men--David Collins, Alex. Blalock and
Jacob Hood-were tried for the crime.
Collins and Blalock were convicted.
Hood was acquitted.
The case was the last one on the
docket and it being the end of the week,
the Judge Watts. was anxious to get
through with it and go home. In order
TO do this he limited the argument of
counsel on each side to one hour and
a half To this Collins and Blalock's
counsel took exception, and on it based
an appeal to the Supreme court, claim
ing that the rights given the prisoner
by Article l.. sec. IL of the Constitu-
ton of North Carolina had been in
fringed. 28NFw
This was the first and only complaint
of the kind that has ever been before
the Supreme court of this State. and
Judge Settle, i'm deciding it. said the
court regretted exceedingly that such Il
case had ever arisen, but that the
judge certainly had power to direct the
proceedings of his court so as to pre-
vent waste of time and dispatch bust
ness. So the judgment was affirmed
though Judge Bynum dissented and
had some pretty sharp things to say
about Judge Watts action in trying
the two men for their lives by the hour
glass"
BIalock and Collins were then
brought to Raleigh Jail for safe-keep-
ing. They were sentenced to die on n
certain Friday. Petitions had been Sc
cured in their behalf, but Gov. Caldwell
refused to interfere. On Thursday be-
fore the day set for the hanging, the
sheriff of Johnston county came up here
and spent the night. in order to take
his prisoners back for execution early
next morning.
When the morning came the Govern
or issued communication to life impris-
onment. 1T was only few years after
that the two men were pardoned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
LIBRARY ENTERTAINMENT

Quite a new and novel idea in school
entertainments is the Library Entertain
ment by the Centennial Children
bright and witty little two act comedy
playing upon some of the fads Of the
day, and the catchy music will thor.
oughly entertain you. What Won will
see and hear is well worth the price of
admission. and the love of reading
manifested by the children is worthy of
being encouraged by the public Adults
p cents; children 10 cents. February
18th mt Metropolitan Hail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
a BROTHER ON THE MAINE.

Bnt Mr. Thomas Rant. of Durham, Has
rs Yet no W0rd--COl Carr and Family
at the Carrolina-Arrival of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. {. Flower-An Escaped Con-
Wet Overhauled-Bree Briefs and
Personals.
Durham, n. c., Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
The beautiful home, Somerset villa. of
Col. j. s. Carr, has just been treated
to fresh coat of paint, and looks as
pretty and bright as a lovely Easter
bonnet. There was some defect in lay
ing the electric wire on the inside and
now they are to be relaid. TO give the
workmen free access, the family has
taken rooms at Hotel Carolina. where
they will remain until the work is com
pleted, and every thing reftted. Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Flower and their bright
little baby, are the guests of Col. and
Mrs. Carr, at the Carolina
Chief Woodall returned this morning
from Reidsville where he went to get
an escaped convict from Durham county
workhOuse. Henry Horton, one-armed
cOlOred boy about II years old. stole
Mr.. j. II. Southgate's Overcoat from
Mrs. II. ID. Jones's front hall some time
home in Reidsville. He was brought
back and convicted at the last term
Of court, at a big expense to the county
and sent TO the county roads. He was
there only short time before escaping.
Now the county pays another big bill
of costs to get him back. With only one
hand he can do very little work, and it
Will take the county long time to get
even with the little rascal.
Bishop J. ID. Cheshire preached in st.
Philips church Thursday night and con
lirmed a class of seven.
Mr.. Thomas Rant, who is at present
at work on the coal chute at East Dur
ham, had a brother on the battleship
Maine. Up to this time he has not been
able to get any hearing from him.
Mr.. w. X. Lloyd, one of Orange coun-
tvs clever citizens, is here today on
business.
The police court had only one case
today.
Miss Blanch Blake is here from Raj
eigh on visit to her uncle, Mr.. Junius
Mailer
The Arnold Weles Company begins
Il weeks engagement in the opera house
Monday night. \ week of real pleasure
Is in store for Durham people and they
Will not miss an opportunity
Mrs. Dora Jones, who spent some time
mere visiting relatives, has gone to Char
lotte.
Capt. r. c. Stanard has been here
looking after the packing and shipping of
his furniture to Greensboro. His family
goes to Greensboro to live about the
hrst of March. The captain and his
interesting family will be greatly missed
in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Gattis and baby
came IN this morning from Madison on
a VISIT to their relatives in this city.
Mrs. Oeta Thomas lis here on n visit
to friends.
Miss Mamie Dowd came down. this
morning from Greensboro Female col |
Iese' and will spend. few days with her
parents, Col. and Mrs. ]. w. Dowd on
billiard street.
DR.. b: A. Yates has gone to Franklin |
ton TO hold quarterly conference,
MI. >. ed. Stagg spent yesterday in
Kalelgh on business
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Flower reached
!'urnam this morning from their home
IN Kansas City, and will spend some
time with Mrs. Flowers parents. Col. /
and Mrs. J. s. Carr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

The Farmers Milling Company, OF
COnover, Catawba county, was yester-
day Incorporated by the Secretary of
State. The business proposed is the
conduct of a general milling and grain
business. The capital stock is $1,000,
with privilege Of increasing to $4,000.
The incorporators are ID. p. Dellinger,
w. J. Hunsucker, B. Il. Smith. w. n.
Hunsucker, J. ]. Cline, w. IT, Yount,
N. I. Rowe. ]. +. Hunsucker, r. l..
Rocket, O. l.. Little, Preston Delinger,
John X. Smith, t. V. Delinger, and V.
l.. Dellinger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
STATE NEWS.

Church and State is the name of a
new paper published at Charlotte by
Miss Mamie Bays and w. w. Bay. Jr.
1t is Il pure family paper, and will be-
a welcome and helpful in every home
into which it goes.
Referring to the appointment or
Wheeler Martin to succeed Wheeler
Martin, the f. City Economist Gays:
Pig Of the same hog"
News comes of the death of Mr.
Joseph II. Brown, a leading citizen Of
RoXobel, in his 59th years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
MIR. PEARSON AND MAI. WILSON
The Commissioner Has His Say Back a
the Ex-Commissioner.

Commissioner Parsons attention
being called to Maj. Wilson's statement
in yesterdays morning paper relative. to
his having hotel on the Western North
Carolina railroad, said:
Eyes, it is true. / built Hotel at
Henry's in 1876, for Mr.. w. d. Sprague
and the same was operated jointly for
two yean. The difference between the
Major and myself is. l disposed of my
twenty years
hotel twenty years before my appoint
ment as Railroad Commissioner, and he
disposes of his after having served six
years and while still serving as Railroad
Commissioner, and after he was notified
by the Governor of North Carolina, of
his violation of the law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
THE GRIEG RECITAL.
TO Be Given by Music Teachers At st.
Mary-s School.

To BE Given by Music teachers a 81
Mary's School.
The programme of the Grieg Recital
to be given at st. Mary's School Monday
evening, the DIST, to which the puDiIc
is cordially invited, is as follows:
Edward Greig, born June l4th, 1885,
The Life and Works of Greig-Mrs'
Albert Mack.
Folk Music National Songs ana
Dances.)
Violin (unaccompanicO (O Spring
Dance; OBJ llalling.
Violin with Piano. (n) Spring Dance;
I'D Halling; (c) Bridal Song; I'D Folk
Song.
Art Music Original Compositions by
GriegD-Songs: (n) ''This IL so White;
(b) Solycig's song.
Piano (a) The Butterfly; (b) The Car
nival.
Piano and Violin: Sonara, q major
op H. /. Tcnto Allegro vivace. II.
Andantc trnnguil0.
Song: nD Crndlc Song; ~ Good
Morning; (c) Forest Wandering.
Piano: (aJ On the Mountains (b)
March of DwArfs.
Violin: (a) Cradle Song; (b) Folk
Song; (c) Spring Dance.
Songs; (a) Sen Song; (b) "GO0d night
Dobbin"; (cD Farmyartl Song; Chldren's
Songs.
Miss Katherine Cope, Mezzo Soprano.
Miss Ida H. Martin. Violin.
Miss Martha A. DOwd, Piano.
MIR. Albert A. Mack, Piano.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
sT. JOHN AND THE RAILROADS.
A Northern Paper Says He Has Worked
Wonders.


From Eastern exchanges It is learned
that Mr.. f. st. John has no present
intention of leaving the South and as
Stunning a position elsewhere. 1t is now
some three years since Mr.. st. John re-
lmquiShed the management Of the Rock
Island and turned from Chicago to the
coast to accept the appointment of vice
president and general manager of the
SeabOard Air Line-a system of nearly
a thousand miles of South Atlantic
trackage. Into the new field border
ing the ocean the new conner soon be-
came railway pOtentiality. Herculean
labOrs were before him but a Her.
cules was he who faced them. In
every way he was the mould of man
to pick up burdens and to bear them
bravely and determinedly. In railway
betterment and business he worked
wonders and in every direction that con
nected his plans with Improvement and
expanded traffic he accomplished mar
vels. Beyond this his worth and his
work drew to him the homage of Sthe
people. and the love Of the many be-
came his, even as the love of the Mas
ter most became the disciples, his name
sake, aforetime.
We imagine Mr. st. John is attached
to the labOrs and responsibilities he
shoulders in the South. Perhaps there
is no portion Of the country where there
is so much in the railway field to ac-
compliSh. or where q man of his char
acter and capacity can do as much
good.-Helena (Mont) Daily Herald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
A BRIGHT BOY DEAD.

In this city, at Rex Hospital, yester-
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Master
Frank Dickerson died, aged 6 years and
8 months, son of Mr.. II. d. and Mis-. An
ME Dckerson. of this city Frank was
n bright child and beloved by all who
knew him. About two weeks ago he
took the measles, which turned into
pneumonia, and ended his life. His re-
mains win be taken to Granville coun-
ty the former home of Mr.. Dickerson)
this afternoon for interment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
THE NEW RAILROAD.

Mr.. d. l.. Cloud, prominent railroad
contractor, was here yesterday to exam
inc profiles of the Raleigh and Cape
Fear railroad, in order to prepare bids
for the construction of the same. He
says, he can grade rs or Is miles in 60
days if necessary. Several other con-
tractors are also preparing bids for this
work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
SPECIAL RATES VIA s. A. l.. TO
CONVENTIONS INSURANCE
AGENTS AT CHARLOTTE,

N. c., FEB. %, 1898
On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line win sell round trip
tickets from Raleigh to Charlotte, n.
c., and return for $3.50 tickets to be
sold February Dist and 22nd, with final
limit February Goth.
For further information call ON the
undersigned.
II. s. LEAkD. T. +. A.
w. G. KIMBALL. D. r. A,
z. p. SMITH, G. Il. A,
Raleigh. n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
LEASED THE PAPER MILL.

Mr.. s. Starke Bachelor has leased
from the receivers. the Raleigh paper
mill. and will. run it with a full quota of
hands, turning out newspaper and
wrapping paper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

Nature has demonstrated that only
the FIT survive. Our thirty years of sue
cessful business proves that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
Is q survival Of the fitteGt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20
If nersons wonld hrine Id

If persons would bring to bear the
same amount of common sense, in buy
ing remedy for bronchitis. cough, cold
and Group, that they do i'm the purchase
Of their family supplies, they would
never fail to procure DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-20

Bnt Mr.. Thomas Rant. of Durham. Has
as Yet no Word--COl. Carr and Family
at the Carrolina-Arrival of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. c. Flower-An Escaped Con-
Wet Overhauled-Br Breezy Briefs and
Personals.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
THE SLAUGHTER OF OFFICERS.

ZINE of the most notable features of the reports N Jot the fighting around Santiago is the large
 proportion of officers whose names appear in the lists of killed or wounded The number Is alto geher out of proportion to the ratio of officers and prlvates engaged in the conflicts and to the casual ties usual in battle. The fact is striking one and cannot have failed to impress every who read the lists with careful attention.
 The first conclusion drawn from consideration of the subject will be that this large proportion of ualties among the officers is an evidence of the age and valor of the company and regimenta leaders of our armies This conclusion, however does not accord with all the facts in the case It is true the officers brave and that they led their men into action with daring gallantry, but it is equally true the privates brave, and that they did not have to be urged by their leaders The men with muskets went to the front swiftly IS the men with swords and shoulder straps. They penetrated the hickets scaled the heights and entered the ntrench ments of the foe their officers; and there
 fore, far as courage is concerned the proportion of death and wounds among them should have been equal to that among the officers.
 The truer explanation seems to be that the Spanish sharpshooters selected the officers to fire at and aimed to kill many of them as possible. Such tactics have been adopted by sharpshooters in all wars and if in the present one their success has been more marked than in former conflicts it is probably due to the superiority of the modern rife. War is, in fact becoming matter of scientific accuracy in the fight ing line, as well in the councils of the generals With the of to-day the rifeman who keeps cool in action has very good chance to hit the he aims at There is less indiscrimnate firing and more straight shooting than there was
 If this view of the be correct is evident the line officers in future battles are not going to hold very enviable positions For years past there has been tendency among military nations to diminish the number of officers in a regiment as compared with the number ot men. After every great there has been something like reorganization of armies and with each change the comparative number of officers has decreased The tendency is due to considerations of economy and of life. There is paying larger number Of officers than the service of modern requires and there is no use making a conspicuous on the battlefield simply to provide target for sharpshooters
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
THE CHIVALRY OF WAR TIME.

A s there is in the thunder of guns and the crash / \ of battle something to stir the rugged emo tions, there is another side to war, appealing to the tenderly human instincts.
 That Cervera made a desperate fight neither friend nor foe will question. He went into the open to court death and destruction rather than wait for it to come to him. Perhaps the thought was in his mind that there possibility of escape At least there was the chance to go down with colors flying and the cannon speaking defiance to the last.
 The struggle was hopeless, suicidal. Yet the spec tacle of the old fighting his ships heroically, charging through force in every way superior, was glorious one, and in defeat there disgrace. It is his privilege to hold up his head among men, He had kept his fleet long afoat ahead of bahed pursuer, and when 1t went down its guns were hot
 The surrender of Cervera was touching incident When he came aboard American ship he prisoner, wounded in body and spirit. An Ameri- offcer met him with extended hand, and said T congratulate you, sir, on having made as gallant a fight made sea" Here chv airy Between these personal ennlity isted Tue courage ever recognizes the same quail ity in another. One moment they had sought to kill each other the next they stood with clasped hands; and if in the heart of the old there the bitterness of defeat, he knew he had done his best that the world would give him credit for it. The soldier fights the soldier; the recognizes the man, and so in victory is as generous in hict he Is daring.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
THE KING-PIN CORRESPONDENT.

THERE is an old saying that the king can do
 no wrong Yet kings have been known to err.
 On the same principle, "editor-in-chief' is theoretically above the danger of snning especially when he owns the papers in which his unexpurgated efusions appear. Notwithstanding this, when the editor becomes correspondent, rushes the battle front, where in the manner of 'da monk" he paints himself yellow, and climbs conspicuous pole, there those who consider him subject to criticism, pos sibly not all of commendatory sort.
 It is but fair to say that Hearst is sending extra ordinary stuff from Cuba. That some of it is inco- herent is not surprising. When an editor-in-chief has not only the responsibility for pair of freak journals but must also direct the movements of the army and navy, 1t is natural to assume that he is pressed for time A recent letter of his portrays with apparent the characteristics of Laine who, when not engaged in bathing in warm Spanish blood, IS the staff of Hearst.
 Laine had been telling Hearst how he had cap tured forty Spaniards So far as made clear, he had done this unaided save by the power of hypnotsm. "His eye flashed" adds Hearst Possibly it was lin his eye" that he performed the capture
 What did you do with them?" Hearst asked, nat uraly feeling an interest. Then he "sniffed con temptuously" Laine did, and replied: 'We cut their heads off, of course" Laine spoke modesty in the plural. The pronoun may have been used in the editorial sense, perhaps referred to himself and his little machete Then Hearst explains that behind this armor of vengeance" Laine is tender and gen. tle yet admits that Lane is lost "in almost savage enjoyment" of the situation. Well, perhaps savage is too strong term. Let us>regard the sangunary Laine as unkind, also liar and let it go at that.
 Hearst ought not to tear up the country this way. The picture of his staff associates cutting off the heads of Spanish prisoners at space rates gives new and distressing idea to the duties of core spondent By getting under the influence of Lane perhaps Hearst himself will in time learn to slaughter Spanish and sniff contemptuous1y when the trihing affair happens to be mentioned Up to date. how ever he has satisfied himself by revelng in the slaugh ter of English as she is wrote.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
FRAUDULENT CONTRACTORS.

Editor San Francisco Call: How to deal with fraudulent contractors is a problem easily solved. Congress Is in session. Have. our Representatives seek the pass age of a law making the violator' of any contract to- furnish the quality, quantity and manufacture of any supplies to the United States army and navy, as stipu- by drumhead court-martial fixing the same penalty as for treason or assertion during time of war There will never be but one trial. Dishonest contractors will become honest; rotten meats will be un- heard of; Chinese slipshod goods will be done away with, and the boys in blue will be properly provided for. All in sympathy with the good work of The Call in exposing the violation of contracts with the Government in having soldiers suits made by Chinese will fur ther bless The Call if it will use it's pow erful influence toward securing the pass age of such law.
 JAMES McCANNON.
 San Francisco, July 2, 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-06
GARCIA AND D1ETz EXPLAIN.
SAN FRANCISCO. Iulv 3. 1898.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 1898,
 City Editor Call-Dear Sir: In an ar- ticle on page Is of the Sunday Call anent the support given the. Red Cross fund by the retail liquor dealers, an injustice is done to the undersigned, and we sin- cerely hope you will correct it. It is stated that the committeeman who left the blanks at the different saloons met with a chilling reception at Frank Gar cia's saloon on Montgomery street. That is untrue. The saloon referred to is owned by MessrS. Frank Garcia and when the committeeman called. The bar tender, however, received the blank and every effort was made by the proprietors of the saloon and their employees to swell the relief fund of the Red Cross. Both proprietors also subscribed to the fund, and when the lists were collected. Messrs. Garcia and Dietz turned over several dol lars to the committeeman.
 The Matt StOrn incident is also untrue, MT. Storn was in. our saloon when rep- resentative of the Salvation Army or some kindred organization came in and asked for money: The request was re- fused. Mir Storn evidently misunder- stood the situation and thought Red Cross representative was turned down.
 We have subscribed to several funds for the relief of the soldiers, and no man wearing the uniform of the; United Stateg army has ever come into our place but he received free drinks and lunch. We feel aggrieVed that our names should ap- pear in an unfavorable light before the public, when there is no cause for it, and we trust that, in a spirit of fairness, you will make a correction in the columns of your paper.
 The committee of the retail liquor deal-,, CTS who had charge of this matter will verify the above statement, as will Jesse Marks. who also took an active part in the movement to help along the good cause. Very truly yours,.
 GARCIA & DIETZ. San Francfsco. LinlX 8 1SaS