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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Superintendent of the Shops
of the A, & M.
College.
A LONG PRACTICAL
EXPERIENCE
ANatiye of the Capital City and Wide-Awake
Progressive 'Genteman,

The faculty of the A. and NJ. College
is ranked with the best in the country,
and among these gentlemen IS Mr..
Charles BENJAMIN Park, Superintendent
of the Shops.
He was born in Raleigh, October 9th,
1867. His father, the late Benjamin
+. Park, was a Virginian by birth and
a prominent contractor and builder or
Raleigh. His mother was a Miss Fannie
Beavers, of this city.
My subject received liberal educa-
ton, secured at the Raleigh graded
schools and the Raleigh Male Academy.
Early in life, he resolved to learn the
profession of a machinist, consequently
March 18th, 1884 he entered the shops
of Allen and Cram and remained with
that firm for period of six years. At
the expiration Of that time he secured a
position as superintendent of the Hy-
genie Ice Factory and filed that position
for a number of months. After leaving
that plant he began work as Il machiniSt
III the shops of the Seaboard Air Line
While filling that position he was elect
ed without his knowledge to the position
of Instructor in practical mechanics or
the North Carolina College of Mechanic
Arts in 1890. I his is one of the rare
cases where the office sought the man.
In 1893 he was promoted 10 the SUI
pcrintendency of the shops, and has sue
ccssfully graced that position UP to date.
His long, active and practical expert
encc, lre-emiuently qualities him for the
position, and this fact coupled with his
intense interest in the work leads me
TO remark that he is the right man in
the right place.
Mr.. Park married June 10th, 1892,
Miss Eflie Ice Brcu&hton the talented
and accomplished daughter OF Mir. n H..
Broughton, of this city. This union mas
been blessed with three children. In
Iolitics Mr.. Park is a Democrat and has
always been true to his principles.
In the mattor OF citizenship Mr.. Park
is one Of Raleigh's most active support
ers and advocates. He has been Di-
rector in the Dime Savings Bank since
it's inception, and Director in the
North Ctrolina Building and Supply
Company. When Mr.. A. q. Bauer, the
architect of the Baptist University died,
Mr.. Park tool; up the work, superintend-
cd same, and carried it through to sue
ccssful completion. He Is pleasant,
genial gentleman, and has legions Of
friends throughout the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
B. S. SKINNER.
Farm superintendent.


II. s. Skinner was born in Perquimans
county in 1919. He is u son of James
l.. skinner who was well-known
throughout the section, The early life
of tho subject, Of our sketch was spent
on the farm. He was educated at Hor-
ner's School, remaining there from 1860
'67. after which time he returned home
and continued there until September,
1887 when he removed TO Raleigh TO ac-
cept his present position, that of Farm
Superintendent He was the first man
on the ground and had charge of the
excavation, draining of the foundations,
etc.
He married in 1878. Miss Elizabeth
Piemont daughter of DIR. r. Fremont,
of Elizabeth City. He has six children.
and lives opposite the college. He is
member OF the Protestant Episcopal
church.
For the last six years he has been
steward of the boarding department,
and up to September, 1898, had charge
of the campus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHAs. w. HYAMs,
Assistant Botanist and Entomologis

~As7SADidhb ASOtdAAlOl tl440 A1hLbliOtbSlSbs
Was born at Statesville, North Caro-
lima, in 1864. He is son of the late
Prof. NJ. Il. Hyams. His early educa-
ton was received at the preparatory
schools of Statesville Later he took
special course at Trinity College in
botany and mineralogy, and the Univer-
sity of Tennessee. He left there
in 1888 and became engaged as
botanist with Wallace Brothers,
of Statesvillle, the wholesale herb
and root dealers. In 1890 he left
Statesyille and took the position as boz
tanist of the Lynchburg Drug Mills, of
Lynchburg, Virginia, where he remained
three years. Then he entered the news
paper business at Statesville, doing edi-
torial work. There he remained until he
was elected to his present position by the
Board in 1897, that of assistant botanist
and entomologist.
Prof. Hyams is the author of "The
Crude Drug Industry of the South"
which has been published in five Ian
gltages, and of Medicinal Plants of the
South" and The Flora of North Caro-
lima"
Prof. Hyams is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church. He is mar
ried and lives near the college.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JAMES ADRIAN BIZZELL.
Instructor in Chemistry.

James Adrian Bizzell was born at
Greenwood, Johnston county, in 1876 He
is a son of Ii. n. Bizzell well known
citizen of the county. The early life
Of the subject of orr sketch was spent
in attending the. Glenwood High School.
lie entered the A. and M. College in
October, 1891, and took the scientific
course, graduating with the degree of Il.
s.. He then took a special post graduate
course in chemistry. In September, 1899,
he was appointed by the board of trus-
tees as assistant in chemistry, and in
1897 was appointed instructor in chem
istry, and assistant chemist in expert
mental stations.
Prof. Bizzell is a member of the Pres
byterian church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WALLACE CARL RIDDICK.
Professor of Mathematics and Civ
Engineering.

Professor OF Mathematics and Civ
Engineering
Wallace Carl Riddick was born in
Wake county Aug, 1864, and is a son o.
w. q. Ridlick, a gentleman well-known
throughout the county. Our subject re-
ceived his education under a private
tutor at home. In 1879, entered Wake
Forest College. He left there in 1884 and
was graduated from the University OF
North Carolina in 1885 with the degree
of a. II. subsequently he taught school
for two years, after which time he eG-
tered Lcligh University in Pennsylvania,
and after remaining there three years,
graduated With the degree of G. d. He
stood exceedingly high in his classes at
both colleges.
He nov entered the employ of a coal
mining company, to do engineering work
at the mines, in Kentucky, but remain
ed there only a short while. Next he re-
turned to North Carolina as engineer in
charge Of the construction of the canal
at Weldon, IA the employ Of the Roanoke
Navigation and Water Power Company.
This position he held for two years, after
which he received an appointment to be
i'll the engineering department of the
Government, located at Port Royal, s.
G. This h. resigned before going to his
post, and accepted the position of pro-
lessor of mathematics and civil engineer
ing at thu A. and NJ. College, which was
in 1892.
In Octoorr. 1893 he married Miss Lii
liam DAME, of Weldon, sister of Wal
ter Daniel, the solicitor of the District.
They have three children Professor Rid
dick is Il member of the Baptist church,
and has been a trustee of the State
TTnivaraity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JAMES MARTIN JOHNSON.
Assistant Professor in Agriculture in
The A. and NJ. College and
Experiment Station.


The present subject of our sketch is a
native of West Virginia, having been
born i'll Tyler county of that State,
where his early life was spent. He at
tended the public schools or that county
where the rudiments of his excellent
education were obtained. He was rear
ed typical farm lad and entered the
preparatory department of the Univer-
sity of West Virginia in 1899 and in
1894 graduated from the University
proper with the degree of b. s.
Subsequently, he entered Cornell Uni
yersity, where he took an Agricultural
course, and graduated in 1895 with the
degree of b. 5. in A. But desiring to
more thoroughly perfect himself in the
agricultural science, he took post
graduate course and in 1896 received the
degree of NJ. s. from that institution.
He always stooc high in his classes, and
out of large class at Cornell our sub
iect received second prize in Veterinary
Science.
Mr.. johnson was then appointed to
the position of assistant in Agriculture
i'll the West Virginia Experiment Sta
ton and University, where he remained
for period of one year, when he re-
signed to accept the position of Assist
ant Professor in Agriculture in the Ag-
ricultural College and the Experiment
Station, also having been e1eRted by the
board Of trustees.
He has proven himself to be thorough
in his work and has more than met the
most sanguine expectations of the board
which elected him. He is Of a studious
nature, and has always held the re-
spect of the students and his associate
members Of the faculty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The sketch of mans life has wider
and more useful service than in minis
tering to the vanity OF its subject Or the
pride Of friends; something more noble
even than the record of distinction III
whatever field of work has been achiey-
ed. Its true mission is to seize upon
such points of character and career as
may be presented for imitation. emula-
ton, or encouragement. In every yoca-
ton Of life there arise men who tower
above their fellows III force Of chaFdc-
ter and intellectual competency; they
draw to them that esteem and defer
ence which mankind yields to superior
endowment they are those who have
lived to good purpose and who will no.
soon fade away from human consldera-
ton. These are such as live devoted TO
their work. and their influence for good
will long continue to act, their charac-
teristics are fixed and ineffacable; and
in affectionate remembrance such men
will long live as men of purity, deyo-
ton. superiority and worth.
Biographical writing can find no sub
ject more worthy than the educator. As
popular education increases, so must tho
Importance of the teachers profession
increase. The Instructor of youth Is
moulding the destiny Of our nation; if
his work be not well done, it is d calam-
ity; if he is consistent and faithful, TO
him be the honor. Few people who
have no practical experience of teaching
are aware of the many and varied quail
titles necessary in the make up of the
successful instructor. Comparatively
few rank the teaching profession with
those Of law, medicine, or divinity, ana
yet the capacity necessary is equally
great. the training necessary, equally as
laborious and searching, the experience
necessary for ultimate success equally as
long and hard. The capable teacher
must first of all have the proper train
ing. in the next place he must have some
natural qualities, patience, untiring firm
ness, Fnyielding, determination, ur5end'
ing nerve force nnhinehing: and the
ability to read and understand human
nature. When, therefore, we call Il
man successful teacher we are pay.
ing him one of the highest tributes that
could possibly be paid any man.
Among the prominent instructors il the
State. the nam Of Wilhur Fisk Massey.
Professor of the Department Of Horti-
culture and Botany in the North Car-
DINA College Of Agriculture and Mechan-
ical Arts. stands forth prominently. and
it is with the keenest pleasure that we
undertake this little sketch of his life
and works. for the benefit of those in
other sections who may not have the
pleasures Of knowing Prof. Massey. or or
being familiar with his important work
in the State.
Wilbur Fisk Massey was born at
n"ancock, Virginia, September Both
1889. The Masseys of Virginia came
from Maryland where they had settled
in 1914. originally of that famous sturdy
Scotch-Irish blood. The father of the
subject of our sketch was james A
Massey, a Methodist minister His
mother was Miss Parker. of Worces-
ter county, Maryland. He attended
preparatory schools at his native place
and In 1854 entered Washington College.
Chestertowl, Maryland. Later he went
to Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Among the earnest workers Of the EX-
pertinent Station none are better known
or more highly esteemed than the gen
tleman whose name captions this article.
Mr.. Irby is thoroughly imbued with the
Importance of his work and by both
theoretical and practical experience IS
fully competent to carry out the details
of his duties.
He is a Mississippiau by birth, having
been born and reared near Sardis, that
State. He received a liberal education,
graduating from the A. and NJ. College
of Mississippi in 1884. The following
year he commenced teaching He re-
NAMED there until 1889, when he resign
ed as Professor of Agriculture and Ag-
riculturist of the Experiment Station to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHARLES B. PARK BENJAMIN IRBY, IN. S.
Professor of Agriculture and Agriculturist OF
the Experiment Station.
Gentleman Thoroughly in Sympathy With his Work. A
Hard and Earnest Worker Well Known in the State.

Board removed him. This step was tax
EN- in the face of theafact that large
minority bitterly opposed his removal.
For the past two years and up to his
reelection as Professor of Agriculture
and Agriculturist of the Experiment
Station, he has been engaged in the inn
pIement, seed and hardware business IN
the capital city.
Mr.. Irby is cultured, polished gentle
man, an entertaining conyersationalist,
and a whole-souled gentleman with
whom it is a decided pleasure to meet.
He is a Democrat Of the most rigid type
and is always heartily in accord with
his party and has never voted any other
than Democratic ticket.
Teaching and farming have always
been his main delights, and as the du-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

accept a position with a railroad in
Georgia.
subsequently, he was placed in charge
Of the "Cycloneta Model Stock. Fruit,
Vegetable and Poultry Farm. This farm
was operated to induce immigration as
prospective settlers could readily perceive
in a few hours what the country was
capable of producing Most of the
fruits and vegetables were sold and ship
ped in carload lots to northern markets.
This position Mr.. Irby resigned to accept
the Chair of Agriculture in the North
Carolina College of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts. He successfully filed this
position for five years until the Fusion
wave of 1897, when the Republican
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHRISTOPHER MILLER HUGHES
Clerk in the North Carolina Agricultural
Experiment station,

G. Miller Hughes, son OF Mr.. w H.
Hughes, OF Raleigh, a. G., was born at
Portsmouth, VA, aud moved 20 Raleigh
in his firth year, Ills early education
was received IN the Raleigh public
schools and the Raleigh Male Academy.
In 1891 he entered the College and was
graduated ia the Engineering Course in
1891, receiving the II, II. degree In
the Senior year he was ranking officer
of the cadet battalion. Leaving college
he worked in mercantile lines for more
than year, In 1896 he returned to col
lege to take the Science Course, which
he pursued until April, 1898, when he
accepted a position i'm the Directors Of
flee. Besides routine office work he has
looked after the more technical part Of
the clerical duties, and has performed
his work, the Director says, in an entirely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HUGH WILLIAMS PRIMROSE.
Assistant in Chemistry.

Hugh Williams Primrose was born in
Raleigh January Dist, 1878, and is a son
of w. S, Primrose, of Raleigh. His
early education was received at the pub
lie schools Of Raleigh. He entered the
a. and NJ. College in 1893, pursuing the
course in science, and making a speciality
of chemistry. He graduated in 1897
with the degree of b. S., and upon his
graduation he was appointed assistant in
chemistry in that Institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

satisfactory manner. Last June he re-
ccived the b. $. degree, having worked
after office hours to finish the Science
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ties Of a Professor Of Agriculture cover
both ines he finds the work very con
genial. Professor Irby is thoroughly
welded to his work, and during his past
career in the same position, thoroughly
demonstrated his ability. As citizen of
Ralelgh, he has during his residence in
the community amply demonstrated his
progressiveness and desire to further
the interests of the city and has ever
been ready and wnlmg to devote his time
and means to the accomplishment of that
object. Long may he continue to fill the
position he now holds is my earnest
visa, and / feel sure that but re-echo
the sentiment of his vast concourse OF
friends throughout the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
FATAL STREET COLLISION
SOLDIER wHEELMAN RUN OVER
BY A HACK.
Shaft Jabbed Into His stomach
Death Came on the Scandal Early
Sunday Morning.

AS a result of hack and wheel ac-
cident near the corner of Pauahi and
Smith streets, Saturday afternoon Pri-
vate A. Harrington, Company Nj,
United states regular infantry, is
dead The remains were inferred in
Nuuanu cemetery today.
Harrington was coming up the street
toward Nuuanu when his wheel colid-
ed with a hack driven by Joe Kalana.
A shaft of the vehicle struck the sol
der in the stomach, causing bad rup-
ture. The police stopped the hack inn
mediately and arrested the driver.
The soldier was taken on board the
Scandal and there had the care of the
army surgeons. Death came about 10
o'clock Sunday morning. A civil inves-
tigation was requested. Deputy Mar
shall Chillingworth empannelled the
following jury, which viewed the re-
mains and scene of the accident and
then adjourned to Tuesday morning:
H. NJ. Mist Viggo Jacobsen, William
Savidge, Marcus Hare, w. II. Smith
and j. L. McNicholl.
Kalana, the haCkman, is charged
with furious and needless driving.
Some of the witnesses feel that he was
grossly careless while others say he
was on the right side of the road and
could not have avoided the collision.
An Hawaiian woman was i'm the
hack at the time of the ac-
cident. She refused to get out of
the vehicle in order that the dying man
once. The police finally elected
her. She then sat down in the middle
of the road and vigorously abused ev-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
To Rent.

At Hanalei' Kauai, the Princeville
Plantation Company, will lease their
Mill and Diffusion Plant, capacity
twenty-five tons in twenty-four hours;
also, their Lands not under Lease,
comprising 1900 to 1000 acres of ara
BILE land, which can all be irrigated by
water from the mountains, by bitches
or pipes.
Something over one-half the stock
of this company is for sale. Land in
cludes the Valleys of Hanalei, Kalihi-
kai and Kalibiwai, most of which are
under lease for rice culture.
For all particulars apply to
GEO. H. ROBERTSON,
At Brewer & Co.'S, Queen Street.
Honolulu, August 81. 1898.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
WRECK OF THE NoMAD.
Doubt of the Identity of the Body
Found.

There is still doubt as to the body
found near the wreck of the Nomad.
It was CARRIED in flannel shirt and
trousers such as are usually worn by
sailors. but it is not thought possible,
from the fact that it was closely
wrapped i'm seaweed, that it could
have washed from the schooner that
had broken to pieces. \ few weeks
ago Il Portuguese. whose clothing was
similar to that on this body, was
washed off the rocks at Paahau and
there is a suspicion that the body
found at Ilonopue was that of the
same man. Mr.. Frazier of Mahukona
had the body buried near the beach
and the spot marked with cairn OF
Stones.-IIaWaii Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06

erybody connected with the affair. So
great did this nuisance become that
the officer on the beat demonstrated
severely with the woman for the
language used on the public highway.
and finally arrested her for obstruct-
ing and perverting justice. Her case
will be heard Wednesday morning.
Harrington was comparatively new
man in the regiment. He was enlisted
in Kansas. He is said to have been a
very good wheelman.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06

German Bake E-s
TELEPHONE 677. 1913 FORF 81.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
CANE RORER.

Professor Rochelle will shortly ar
rive from the other side of the Island
to investigate the damage done by the
cane borer on plantations hereabout
and devise remedy for the same
IIilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
CASTLE & COOKE, LIMITED
Commission Merchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Onomea Sugar Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis,
Missouri.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George F. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., of Boston.
The Aetna Fire insurance Co., of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Lon
don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
SUICIDE.

Anative woman at Kalupapa be
came insane last week and committed
suicide by cutting her throat with the
glass from bottle which she broke
for that purpose.-llilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-02-06
COYNE & MEHRTEN
THE UPIOLSTERERS.

NOW is THE TIME to have Uphoseng done We have
received large supply Uphoeng Goods of the Latest De-
signs large variety pick ohe best that imported
If Box Couch Ladies covered in
STYLE do it. Parlor Sets Odd Pieces reuphostered Call
and Coy Corner Loungessomethng You will
when see it.
made order renovated Silk Floss for Cushions
and Pillows
Telephone $685. ALAxIoA STREET.. Masonic Temple
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-27

the array. Smith vas shot through
the arm.
lie says that Mr. Harris shot him,
After tho trouble Smith walked
west on Main street 20 Whites drug
store. and vas followed BY a mob.
when ne reached the drug store. he
quietly turned on the mob with gun
In hand. and said.
Stand back. gentlemen. I am
not crazy He shot me 1rst."
He was Immediately arrested by
Night Policeman Freeman and TAX
en- into the drug store. whore hiF
wound was dressed. BY much effort
the crowd was kept back. Finally
he WAS taken secretly through the
rear 81 the store and conveyed to
the jail.
The origin Of the trouble dates
hack about nine years. when Mr..
Smith and Miss Nellie. the daughter
OF Mr. Hnrrias. were HNcethcnrts.
MIR. Smith failed IN hts attempt to
win Miss Hnrriaa and left Duqunin.
lie WAS absent several years. Dur
lnr that time Miss ifarrlaH was mar
ried 20 SIR. +. u. Long Wlth the
exception Of an occasional visit to
his parents. MIR and Mrs. J. r..
Smith. Oden has remained alb
sent until about i've or six months
ago.
one evening when Mrs. Long, his
former sweetheart, was returning
from a drive. he attempted her life
with knife. He was taken into
custody then. but because Of respect
for his aged pnrcnta. he was rcieas-
ed. Many times since he has threat
ened the life Of Mira. Long and her
father. Mr.. HnrrigH. but ne was
thought by many go he partially de-
ranged, and little heed was paid TO
his threats.
MIR. HarrisR is one Of Duquoln'a
Oldest citizens and Is we'll and favor
ably known throughout Illinois.
Smith comes from n good family.
The affair is regretted by the entire
community.