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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-15
|DASTARDLY ATTEMPT
To WRECK A CAR,
Narrow Escape of Passengers on
Cumberland Street Railway Near
FiSke Farm Last Evening.

less II was impossible for him to bring II
TO standstill quickly enough to prevent
The car running upon it. AS IL was, the
car was not derailed bur for moment or
TWO IL looked as though the passengers
inside would bo bruised and shaken up.
SO far as Is known. however. no one
was injured In the least. aside from what
ever shock may have been produced by
fright
The motorman and conductor as soon
as the car had stopped, stepped from the
car, and with the assistance OF the men
passengers, threw the rails and other
matter from the track and the car then
proceeded on its way, after but brief
delay.
That the obstruction was put on tho
track Tor nefarious purposes was mani
fest from the secure way I'm which Il had
been constructed
IL stood about 10 or IS inches above the
surface of the track, and was built of
rails and ladder taken from a barway
near by.
Stones had also been taken from a wall
ana used as weight TO keep the rails IN
place. Dirt and sod had been thrown I'm
10 give added flrmncss to the device.
Ihere were three OF four fence rails in
all, which. I'm addition 10 the ladder and
the other parts of the structure, made a
most serious obstruction.
ms is the second attempt of this kind
that has been made on this line The first
was made short time after the road
was built. 1t was then thought that IL
might have been an attempt on e part
or some individual 10 get square N
ls prooabie that this latest attempt will
be looked into by the police authorities
In the meantime the travelling public
are very much aroused over the AFFAIR and
are wondering whether or not their lives
are 10 be endangered i'm this manner with
out whole-hearted effort being made TO
prlns 10 justice the perpetrator or per-
petrators OF the crime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-15
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ANTHEMUMS,
FLOWERS AND FRUIT.
Magnificent Display is Made at Au-
tumn Exhibition of the Rhode
Island OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The chrysanthemum, carnation, fruit
and preserve exhibition of the Rhode ISL
and Horticultural Society. which was
opened In Tillinghast's Hall, yesterday
afternoon, was very largely attended to-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-15
PRIEST MEETS
AWFUL FATE.
RlV, John {. Barry Was Killed
by a New York Cable Car.
WAS CROSSING BROADWAY.
DECEASED Clergyman Vas vIcir.Gsraral'h
tho DKc;s, Of Manchester, N H.-Kls
Home Was in CsfCed.
WAS CROSSING BROADWAY.

New York, Nov. l5.-The Rev. FIR John
+. Barry. vicar general OF the Catholic
diocese OF Manchester, n. H.. and pastor
OF ST. Johns church, Concord was killed
by a cable car on Broadway yesterday
afternoon.
In company with the Revs. e. M. Gala
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-15
PRIZES FOR FRUIT.

Apples: Baldwin-ist, Sarah j. Mason
I'd, Mrs. V. X. Joslin. Bell Flower--lst,
Sarah J. -.ason; Cd. r. +. Hunt. Ben pa
vis-ist, Andrew Carpenter "a. Mrs ".
r.. Joslin. Black Gillinowcr-1st. s. j. Ar
mington; 2d, Mrs. M. p. Straight Ouch
ess OF oldenberg-lst. r. l.. Bowen Far
meuse-lst Rudolph Gage: I'd, r. j.
Weeden Golden Russet-lst, Andrew
Carpenter. Hubbardston None Such-lst,
Mrs. " r. Joslin: ca. Mrs. NJ. B.Straight
Northern Spy-ist. William n. Wilbur;
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
RAILROADS FAIL
To MAKE A CASE
They Cannot Prove Any Dis
elimination.
70 WITNESSES EXAMINED
Under Valuation in Some Cases, Over
Valuation in Others.
ESTIMATE MADE WHEN LAND WAS LOW
Some Witnesses Testify That the County At
torney Instructed the C5unty Commits
soners that Thsy Mus Hav Land
Assessed as Its Full Value.
Assessed as Its Full Value.

Especial to the News and Observer
Charlotte, N. c., August 1S.-After a
laborious week in which sixty or seventy
witnesses from several counties have
been examined by the railroads the re-
suit of the evidence taken before Judge
Shepherd may be summed up as follows:
The differentiation of a number of
tracts of land at various ratios has been
shown. The subsequent sales of the
same at advanced prices has been made
to appear, but by the railroads own wit
nesses the Corporation Commission has
shown a large number of tracts which
have been over-valued. In two or three
of the counties it was shown that the
tax assessors would assess at two
thirds or three-fourths of actual value
that is at the price which after proper
efforts might be obtained at private
sale and on credit
The witnesses generally admitted that
there was a considerable difference be-
tween this price and what the lands
would bring at forced sale
One witness stated that taking this
into consideration the lands in his county
were not valued at less than they would
bring at such sale. Some of the wit
nesses admitted that the price of cot
ton in June, 1895 and June, 1899, when
the last two assessments Of real es-
tate throughout the State were made
was lower than it had been in any June
for twenty five years, and that the price
of farming lands was very much influ-
enced by the price of cotton that when
cotton was only five and a half cents a
pound it could not be raised with any
profit.
One of the witnesses from Richmond
county testified that the assessors met
with the county commissioners before
the assessment of 1899 and were advised
by the county attorney that under the
law, and under their oaths it was their
duty to assess property at its true value
in money,
Mr.. CcCormack, from Robson county,
who had been chairman of the county
commissioners, testified that land in his
county had been undervalued but he
knew OF no rule of differentiation, and
had never heard an assessor say that 1t
was the purpose to undervalue or thai
he had undervalued. He knew of lands
which had been assessed at their true
value.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
A NEGRO MURDERS HIS WIFE.
Forest Fires Doing Great Damage in Hyde
and Tyrrell.
Especial 10 News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Columbia, N. c., August 1S.-On Sun
Gay night last, Ed. Hill, colored, beat
his wife in1icting injuries from which
she died last night. The doctors who
have made an examinati on say that many
bones were broken, and the flesh was ter
ribly beaten and bruised. 1t is said by
those acquainted with the circumstances,
that he became enraged for some cause,
and then having first knocked her down,
jumped on her, and stamped her to death.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
For several days forest fires have been
burning the forests and peaty lands of
Tyrrell and Hyde counties. The smoke
obscures the sun, the air is filled with
cinders, and at night the smoke is OPP
pressive. Considerable damage has been
done to standing timber in Tyrrell coun-
ty, and lit is reported that holes have
been burned in the ground several feet
deep in Hyde county. 1t is very dry in
this section of the State, and for this
cause the fires are much more destructive
than they would otherwise be.
Bette Spruill, single woman, yester-
day gave birth to an illegitimate child
near here, and has tried to kill it. In ad-
dition ITO refusing to tell who is it's father
she even denies its maternity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Julius Lewis went to Hillsboro
yesterday.
DR.. r. H. Whitaker went to Louis
burg yesterday
Capt. Chas. NJ Cooke returned To
Louisburg yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Finch, Of Carthage, spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr.. j. B. Brewer, of Wake Forest,
was in the city yesterday
Mrs. T. A. Woodland, of Wilson, ar
rived in the city yesterday.
Mr. T. S. Spruill returned to his
home in Louisburg yesterday.
Mr. b. A. Collier, of the National
Union. went to Henderson yesterday.
Mr.. j. o. Litchford and L. A. BaX-
ter have returned from Atlantic City,
n. j.
Mr.. Norfeet Stronach left for Tar
boro yesterday morning to visit his
grandmother.
Miss Sallie Whitaker has returned
from a six weeks stay at Brighton
Beach, Long Island.
Rev. Jno. f. White was in the city
Yesterday. He has just returned
from Yadkin county.
Miss Herring, who has been here
on a. visit to the Misses Kirby left
Yesterday for Wilson.
Mrs. Z. w. Edwards has returned
from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W.
0. Smith, of Moncure
Mrs. George j. Aston, who has
been visiting here for some time, left
Yesterday for Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Rev. j. n. Cole passed through the
city Yesterday on his way from Neck
lenburg county, Virginia, to Whining
ton.
Mr.. H. C. Waddell, special agent for
Acid Iron Mineral, has returned from
trip to the Eastern part of the
State.
Rev. r. r. Vann returned yesterday
from a trip through the Western part
of the State. He breaches at Central
church today.
Mr.. w. j. Adams, of Carthage, who
spent some time here on his way from
| Morehead City, LETT for his home yes
| terday afternoon.
Rev. w. C. Wicker, of Norfolk, was
in the city yesterday on his way to
Holly Springs, where he VIII ASSIST
his father in a revival meeting.
Mr.. Jas. III. Pou returned from
Charlotte last night where he has
been engaged taking evidence in the
tax case before Judge Shepherd
| DR.. and Mrs A. w. Curtis have gone
| to Old Orchard Beach on the coast OF
| Maine for a short rest. Their son,
Rev. w. l.. Curtis accompanied them
as far as Boston.
Father Griffin went to Durham yes
| terday and breaches there today. lie
will return Wednesday to witness the
unwilling. Father O'Brien, who is
here as assistant to Father Price in
the Orphanage fills his pulpit here.
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Negro Farmers Conference.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, NJ c., Aug. IS Prof. H. A.
Hunt, of Biddle University, has issued
circulars for colored farmers confer
ence to be held at Biddle University,
Thursday % inst.
Among the topics to be discussed will
be Some reasons why negroes should
own farms" How can l secure farm"
How to make a crop without going into
debt for supplies" Business methods
among farmers"
Mr.. Fingal G.. Black, of Charlotte, will
have charge of the development of the
fine water power for the Rhodhiss Man
ufacturing Company near Lenoir, N. c.
Mr.. Black has had considerable expert
ence in mechanical engineering and the
handling of large contracts.
News reaches here that scheme is
being agitated at Mooresville which may
result in the establishment of a bank
in that town which is a considerable
cotton milling center.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
MR. POU A CANDIDATE
He Will Ask For the Congress
sionaI Nomination.
He Saws That He Has Been Pressed 10 Run
by Friends All Over the
District.

81 am a candidate for Congress-" said
Mr.. Edward w. Pou, Solicitor of the
Fourth District as he took the train
yesterday afternoon for Pittsboro, where
his wife and children are spending the
summer with Mrs. Pou's mother
Mr.. Pou said that he had not until re-
Gently determined to be a candidate, but
that having received letters from friends
all over the district and personal calls
urging him to enter the race, he had de-
cided to let his name go before the con-
yention.
This makes four candidates as follows:
Capt. w. b. Shaw, of Vance.
Congressman Atwater, of Chatham
Frank S. Spruill, of Franklin.
Edward w. Pou of Johnston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
HERE'S THE RIGHT KIND.
(Asheboro Courier.)

In the midst OF the campaign we failed
ito note that Mat Mcdaniel. the enter
prising colored farmer of Pleasant Grove
township was first again this year as
usual to present us a cotton bloom. He
sent us one which opened June 9th,
but in the pressure of other matters it
was overlooked. In a note from DR..
Caveness accompanying the bloom he
saws:
IT'S early appearance is only indica-
tive of Mats thrift and stirring DISPOSE
ton who attends to his own business, is
polite to white folks and lives COM
Portable life from the sweat of his brow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
81 WORTH OF PRESENTS.

For soc worth of work. We are giving
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we will return your money and continue
the paper free. Address without delay,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
The Trouble at Liberty Over.
(By the Associated Press.l

Atlanta, August 1S.-Goyernor Gambler,
received a telegram from Sheriff Brewer
of Liberty county tonight saying that
the negroes in that locality who had been
giving considerable trouble during the
last few days had now dispersed and
that there was no longer any need of
the Liberty Guards. A cavalry troop
called out yesterday remains on the
scene as all trouble had apparently ended.
The citizens who had armed themselves,
have returned to their homes and order
has been restored. Some further arrests
may yet be made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

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painful, smarting, swollen feet and in
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sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
Finest Opening in It's History.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial TO News and UDserVer.)
Buie's Creek, n c., August 49,
Buie's Creek Academy has the finest
opening in its history. School opened
on the 14th with an enrolment of
more than 100 students. More than
rs boarders, from "a counties and
three States. All the boarding places
are being rapidly filled up; but two
or three new houses with accommo-
dations for quite number more will
be ready in few days time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

In India the land of famine, thousands
die because they cannot obtain food. In
America, the land of plenty, many suf-
fer and die because they cannot digest
the food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. 1t instantly
relieves and radically cures all stomach
troubles. Bobbitt and Wynne Drug Co.,
w. H. King, VIM. Simpson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

The soothing and healing properties of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy, it's pleas
ant taste and prompt and permanent
cures, have made it great favorite with
the people everywhere. For sale every
where. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co. and II.
z. Hicks, Druggists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
Killed in a Runaway.

Especial to the News and Observer
Sanford N. c., August 1S.-Kenneth
McIver was killed late this afternoon by
a runaway team. He was hauling logs
TO the veneer mill here when a long
rolled off the wagon frightening the mules.
McIver was about thirty years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

Millions will be spent in politics this
year. We can't keep the campaign 60
ing without money any more than we
can keep the body vigorous without food
Dyspeptics used to starve themselves
Now kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat and allows you to eat all the
good food you want. 1t radically cures
stomach troubles. Bobbitt and Wynne
Drug Co.. W. H. King VIM. SIM son,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
Colonel Hoare's Losses.
(By the Associated Press. :

London, August 18.-Lord Roberts re-
ports that Colonel Hoare, who was be-
sieged at Glands River and has Just been
relieved by Lord Kitchener, lost twelve
men killed and fifty wounded, including
Lieutenant Colonel de Lisle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
State of North Carolina.
Holly Home SanitdriuTn,
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BREvARD, N. G.
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ment of invalids. Famous for Its health
giving climate and mountain scenery. A
modern institution for the treatment OF
chronic diseases. Rest, cure baths, etc.
Address,
DR.. L. B. SAYLES,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

from the Alliance movement in the
United States Each year reveals the
wisdom of it's plan of organization, and the
benefit it can be made to the members
of the Order in purchases of necessary
supplies, and sales of products. l earn
estly recommend it to our consideration
and patronage.
TEST FARM AT HEADQUARTERS.
81 suggest the propriety of endeavoring
to have the Board of Agriculture locate
one of it's test farms on headquarters
property, and that we devote at least one
day of each annual session to Farmers
Institute ON our grounds. 1t would be a
kind of Farmers Congress of both Alli-
ance and nom Alliancemen, and might be
made an encampment for pleasure and
profit.
REDUCTION OF CAR LOAD" OF FER
TILIZER TO TEN TONS.
"The Corporation Commission has made
an order to this effect. The railroads APP
piled to the courts. The Board of Agri-
culture had its Chairman, Col. John S.
Cunningham, to appear with Secretary
Parker, of The State Alliance, before the
Commission in our behalf, and when the
appeal was taken, prosecuted the appeal
in the court by its attorneys. A decision
has recently been rendered favorable
tO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
WANT ALLEN TO RESIGN.
If He Refuses the Board of Aldermen Are Re-
quested to Gust Him.
Especial to News and Observer.

I0pFCIdI 10 NUNS anu OUSGTVGT.J
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 1S.--A petition
was circulated here today requesting the
board of aldermen to ask Alderman Al
len to resign his position on the board
on account of the recent sensation caused
by him and others bathing in the city
reservoir The petition requests the
board to use all legal means to GUST Al
len if he refuses to resign.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
JUST AS OBNOXIOUS.
beaufort Heraldl

N10NtfNIIUHO
The negro Federal office holders in
North Carolina, appointed by the Fedora
Government. are as obnoxious to the
good white people of the State as were
those elected to offices by the 10000
negro voters and the few white Republi-
cans among us and having effectually dis
posed CT the negro voters and made it
impossible for negroes to be elected to
any office in the State, the Nj. Olive
Advertiser is right when it says, Il. now
deVolves upon the Democratic party to
rid the State of those negro postmasters
who have thus far succeeded in conduct
ing their duties just about well enough
to keep out of the penitentiary."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19
New Peruvian Minister,
(By the Associated Press. )

w VIZ -AN'0ONIottDU y
Washington, August 1S.--Senor Manuel
Aware Calderon, the newly appointed Pc
ruvian Minister, was foramlly received
by President Mckinley at the White
House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
Iousness, Indigestion, Headache,
Easy to take, easy to operate, 28cs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-19

New Orleans, August 1S.-The Board of
Health today raised the quarantine
against Tampa, Fla.