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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
ELIZABETH CITY.
PERSONAL MENTION = MARROW
ESCAPE-LARGE STEAM
DREDGE.

Elizabeth City. n. c.. Nov. 13.-NIr.
Walter Cahoon. who has been spend
ing several days in our city visiting
his parents, left yesterday for his home
in Raleigh, N. G.
MIR. NJ. Il. Dawes left yesterday for
Baltimore, where he will spend few
days on business.
Mr.. r. G. Abbott came very near
meeting with q serious accident Sat
urday evening while jumping off n
truck loaded with potatoes. He got his
foot caught between a barrel and the
side of the truck, throwing him out
and spraining his ankle badly.
One of the largest mud diggers ever
seen in our port coaled up at Mr.. Fred
Davis yard yesterday. 1t is enroute
to the Dismal Swamp Canal, where it
will do some dredging.
The office of the Hotel Arlington is
receiving q new coat of paint. The
new dining room is about completed.
which is n credit to our city, and in all
probability the hotel will be opened in
about one month.
Col. G. T. Merrell left yesterday for
Tarboro and other points in central
North Carolina. where he will spend n
few days on business.
The Harry Lndley's Opera Company
will appear at the Academy of Music
Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights
of this week with matinee Saturday
afternoon. This company has appear
cd in our town before, and always gave
entire satisfaction.
Several of our people left yesterday
evening on the steamer Neuse for New
Bern TO attend the fair
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
Some sp eoImens of Victims.

Beaufort county gave ESQ majority
for Bryan, 500 for Simmons; BERTHE 1000
for Bryan, 500 for Simmons: Camden
ii for Mckinley, 1913 for Simmons;
Chowan so for Bryan. 500 for Simmons;
Cart 310-for- Bryan, 900-for- Sim
mons; CurrituclS 500 for Bryan. $50 for
Simmons: Dare 10 for Bryan: Gates
800 for Bryan, 800 for Simmons; Martin
700 for Bryan. 1,2l4 for Simmons; Pas
puotank 100 for Bryan; Tyrrell 300 for
Simmons; Washington. so for Bryan,
407 for Simmons; Durham 1923 for Bry-
an, 2,33S for Carr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
GREENSBORO.
THE COTTON MILL STRIKE PRAC.
TICALLY UNCHANGED.
lBy Telegraph to vlrglnIan.Pnot0

(By Telegraph to VirGinian- Pilot)
Greensboro, N. c., Nov l3.--The cot
ton-mll trouble in Alamance county.
where several thousand operatives are
locked out on account of their refusal
to abandon the Textile Workers Union,
is practically unchanged. For over n
month eighteen or twenty mills have
either been standing idle on running
with reduced forces. The Union OPP
eratives are vacating the factory
houses as rapidly as possible, in ac-
cordance with orders issued some days
ago. Those who have been unable to
secure employment elsewhere are tenn
porarily living in tents furnished by
the National Textile Union.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
EDENTON.
PERSONAL MENTION-APPRO
ING GAME OF FOOTBALL.
Especial 10 the Virginian-Piio

'''s IT o'F''e'11 1'0t'I
Edcnton. N. c., Nov. 13.-NIiss Julia
Jones is at home after a pleasant visit
to friends in Norfolk.
Mrs. Lola Miller left on this morn
ing's train for a visit 10 relatives in
Bramblcton.
The remains of Mrs. Lou Bogue were
taken to the old family burying ground
near Holley's Wharf this morning for
intcrment.
S. Wamer. the tailors returned yes
terday from a visit to Baltimore.
The approaching game of football to
be played by the Universities of North
Carolina and Virginia at Norfolk. on
the odd is being talked of freely here.
and no doubt a number Of our people
will witness the game.
The planning mill is now running
nightly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 1S.-Neariy all
the county Democratic chairmcn in the
State say the recent primary contest
Ior United States Senator has done the
party much harm, in that it enabled
the fusionists Republicans and Popu-
lists) to make and prove all kinds of
charges against the Democrats. 1t is
PLAINLY said that one result was the de-
ieat or Buxton in the Eighth district
and Crawford in the Ninth district for
Congress. The fact is that the Demo-
cratic party is disguised with the SEN
atorlal primary, and the odds are 100
10 l that there will not be another one
ned. is plainly said that the pri-
mary is not Democratic. but Populis.
tic. In principle, its effect unwhoiesomc
ana that 1t will require some years to
overcome it's effects.
PEARSON AND RUSSELL.
In speech before Republican
rally at Ashcville Saturday ex- Con-
gressman Richmond Pearson referred
70 Governor Russell, whom he hates
and who hates him. as the devil. I"
me Governor laughed heartily ycster-
DAY when he read Pcarsons diatribe
In the course OF Pearson's remarks he
boldly intimatcd that the Republican
senate would prevent T.. NJ Simmons
from taking his scat as Marion But
lerS successor. 1t is very noticeable
that Republicans and Populists have
been for several weeks making this
statement.
PROSPECTING FOR TIMBER.
Mention was made some weeks ago
That rich syndicate of New Workers.
mad options on water powers and tim
per tracts In Western North Carolina
the purpose being to use soft woods for
making DHDer DIln Tho n mil
Pic attempted to buy the timber on the
reservation of the Eastern band Of
Cherokee Indians. The latter refused
the offer, which was $4,000. Now the
pulp mill men offer $4,000. IT must be
borne in mind that the timber desired
Is In the territory which 1t is proposed
and hoped that the government Will Sc
cure for the Appalachian National Park
The value of the timber has been in
creased by this national park move
ment.
GOLD HILL MINING PROPERTY
Copper Company, near Salisbury. is or
dered by Judge Simonton TO be sold
January rs. a stakeholder applied Tor
an order OF sale. No work has been
done at the mine for couple OF
months. Walter G.. Newman. the pro-
moter, left New York hurriedly for the
far West, it will be remembered There
are many claims against the mine.
BREVITIES.
Ducks are making their appearance
In the eastern waters as far as Will
mington. In some way the people have
n belief that ii is to be n cold winter
and hence the current idea that the
duck shooting will be good.
The United States District Court met
at Ashevilie to-day. a number Of
Cherokee Indians are present. deeply
interested in cases involving their
right to vote.
John Perry. a tobacco grower of Per-
son. died on the floor of Il warehouse at
Durham from the excessive use of
whiskcy. His faithful wife sat beside
him there all night.
President j. w. Lynch. of the Great
Eastern Railway says 1t will operate
trains to Snow Hill by Christmas. The
line begins at Fremont and is being
pushed eastward
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
a MISLED FAR M Err.
WHAT INTELLIGENT LABOR CAN
DO WITH POOR LAND.

a Concord correspondent of the
Charlotte Observer writes as follows:
Now that the election is over and
people can find time to think of some
thing else, it is refreshing to note an
instance of what the practical applca-
ton OF intelligent labor can accomplish
on land apparently worn out. This in
stance Is just in the vicinity of town,
about two miles out on the road to Mt.
Pleasant. where Mr.. James p. Cook
former owner and editor of the Con-
stand Standard, is giving an object les
son to the county by his superior man
aSement of n farm which he bought
last year. This farm is the old Plat
place, bought some years ago by Mr..
Edney Barringer and sold by him to
Mr.. Cook. In looking over the ground,
hilly and sandy, where fields We're over
grown with scrubby pines and persim-
mon trees. through which Mr.. Bar
ringer chased foxes and scared rabbits
every year, Mr.. Cook thought this was
a case where small part would be
better than the whole, and bought only
enough for a good horse farm.
This was in October, one year ago. He
gave his new property the name of
"Chuckatuck," an Indian word. which
means sink or swim, secured Mr.. A. NJ.
Altman for tenant and went to work
in a deliberately planned method to
make the most of his bargain. bitches
were dug, thickets cleared up. fertil-
izers distributed. fences and buildings
repaired and white washed. People
riding by wondered ut the renovation
and approved the sensible methods of
the new owner. The first venture in
wheat was only 7h bushels. 1t was
sown on we'll prepared ground and
multiplied to IS bushels. The corn was
hurt by the drought, but diversity in
planting assured financial success even
In this dry summer. The farm produced
bales of cotton. 40 bushels of Irish
potatoes between $40 and 400 bushels of
peanuts and 500 bushels of sweet pota-
toes. One hundred bushels of the latter
have been sold in three installments.
the first bringing 81 per hushel. the
second 9o&s and the third as cents per
bushel. Cantaloupes, from ~ acre.
supplied the Concord market. and fruit
from the orchard found its way to
town. but not to any distillery. Thrifty
droves OF chickens and turkeys. fat
swine and q fine herd of Jersey cattle
have made things lively on the farm
this summer. and added many n dollar
to the years income. Mr.. Cook will
have at least 1000 pounds OF pork on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

the market this winter. A good acre
age has been sown already this fall in
rye, wheat and winter oats. and ar
engagements made for an consignment
of Guernsey cattle. which many con-
slider superior to the Jersey. Mr.. Cook
has shown what thinking man can
do by money and labor wisely invested
and we'll directed, and that nobody
need to move away from Cabarrus be-
cause the land is too DOOR,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

abandon every non-vital issue. IT is
folly TO cover spars and masts with
unnecessary and costly bunting-only
let tho flag fly from the mi2cn peak
How an American should blush when
he reads kilograms from crowned
heads, congratulating oar I0m upon it's
adoption of their favoritc policy-force,
conquest and subjugation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

For Mems ALL
Leather Gard Cases.
Bill Rolls and Bill
Books.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

NOR RENT-THE TWO MODERN
u business buildings corner Water and
Main streets. Elizabeth City. y. c., now
occupied by Moses Weisel. Possession
given January LIST. 1901. Apply to JACOB
SKY BROS, Portsmouth. Va. sel4-2m
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
TELEGRAPH LINES.
Ihe Government to make Improve
ments in Alaska.

Seattle, Washington, Feb. 90
captain W. r. Abercrombie, head of
Che Government exploration party
which last season did much work in
the Copper River country and began
opening up military road from Port
Valdes to Fort Egbert, on the Yukon,
left for Alaska today with corps of
engineers.
1t is the purpose of the Government
he says, to construct 2,4o0 miles of
telegraph line in Alaska and complete
the military road. He returns this
year with increased responsibility.
The road, he says, will be completed
during the season from it's present
terminus, eighty miles inland to Ia
ma, about two-thirds of the distance
to the Yukon.
The telegraph line will be built
from Port Valdes along the road to
Fort Egbert and thence down the
Yukon to St. Michael's. Among
other northern improvements, he says
a large Government wharf at Valdes
has been decided upon. An Eastern
syndicate headed by Henry Willard is
now having surveys made along the
general course of the military road
with a view to building a line. In
May company of troops will follow.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
CORlNTII.

The Cooke hill graded school closed
last Friday. Mrs. Emma Thurston
was the teacher. The school has been
a success. The afternoon was spent
in speaking pieces. Some OF the
scholars were quite young, but they
did credit both to themselves and to
their teacher. The occasion was much
enjoyed.
Mrs. Susie Dickinson has gone to
Boston.
Dick Sleeper is at work for Chas
Sleeper, his uncle, whose health is
quite poor.
Geo. Patrick is soon to go to Con-
necticut. He has been hired to run an
engine there. Mrs. Patrick and the
children will remain on the farm for
the present.
&C. Avery finishes his work at the
West Corinth saw mill in few days,
and then will go to Vershlre to work
drawing lumber.
The auction at Benton Rowell's last
Wednesday was we'll attended. IL
was the sale of the property of the late
Mrs. Barker.
John Knight is spending the winter
at G. Fl. Wilson's.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
SEVENTH anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mackie Agree
ably Surprised.

One of the most pleasant social
gatherings of the season was held
Saturday night at the new Miles
building when about forty of the
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mackie surprised them by walking in
to their comfortable apartments sim
ultaneously and announced their in
tention of spending the evening with
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mackie were married
seven years ago last Thursday and SO
some of their friends conceived the
idea that they would show the high
esteem in which the genial young
couple are held by their acquaintances
in this manner.
After all the guests were assem-
bled, beautiful cherry cabinet book
case was brought into the room, and
in behalf of the company George
Troup arose and in an appropriate
speech presented it to the host
and hostess with the friendship
and esteem of those assembled.
MI Mackic responded, expressing
their gratitude and bidding one and
all very cordial welcome, hoping
that all would enjoy pleasant even
ing.
This they certainly did. Refresh
ments of coffee, cake and sandwiches
were served, and the time passed
pleasantly in dancing and in song and
story. Mrs. Antoine Burke and Mrs.
Charles Laing presided at the piano,
and songs were rendered by John An
derson, George Troupe, James Ander-
son, Frank Cassie, George Gay, Mrs.
Laing, Robert Smart, John Mackie,
William Mackie, and Frank Merchant
gave reading.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
LAST EDITION.
4 O'CLOCK.
SCHOOL REFORM.
Mass Meeeing to be Held at Chicago
Tonight.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Chairman John
NcI,arcn Of the Citizens Educational
commission of 100 has called a mass
mectjng to be held at Central Music
hall this evening. Needed reforms
for Chlcago's public school system Will
he considered The commission is
composed of taxpayers, parents and
teachers and was organized by the
Civic federation to study the public
school system with a view of recon-
mcndJng to the proper authorities the
legislative and the administrative re-
forms deemed desirable. Among those
who VII! address the gathering are the
tollowlna Charles W. Elliott, Presi-
dcnt Of Harvard University; Benja-
min lpe Wheeler, President of the
University of CALIFORNIA;; William II.
Maxwell, superintendent of schools,
New York city: Nicholas Murray But
Ter. professor of philosophy and educa-
tjon at he Columbia University.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
The PORTO R|cAN BILL
Is the All>Important Subject
at the Nations Capital
City.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The Senate
committee on commerce by vote of
ten to six agreed today to report on
the shipping subsidy bill.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The time of
the Senate during the present week
will be divided between the questions
of the finances, the governments pol
icy toward the insular possessions and
the seating of Senator Quay upon the
nomination OF the governor of Penn
sylvania.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The event
of the week in the House of Repre-
sentatives will be the taking of the
vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill.
This has been set for 3 p. m. on Tues
day, although the differences which
have arisen on the bill may compel
Encouragement of the program. The
general debate on the measure will
close today, and on Tuesday up to the
hour of voting the debate will proceed
under the five minute rule.
Washington, Feb. 25.-The efforts
to unite the republicans Of the House
on Porto Rican bill have failed, and
at midnight it was stated that mat
ters were substantially where they
were yesterday. Other efforts at har-
mony may be made tomorrow.
A long conference was held tonight
at the residence of Representative
Mccall of Massachusetts, between the
committee appointed at the republi-
can conference last night represent
ing the republicans in. favor of the
pending Porto Rico tariff bill and
committee agreed upon today by
those republicans who are opposed to
the measure. The latter committee
was made up of Messrs. Powers of
Vermont, Caumpacker of Indiana,
Lorimer of Illinois, Mccall of Massa-
chusetts, and Littletield of Maine.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The House
met at II today to resume the debate
of the Puerto Rican tariff bill. Mr..
Payne Of New York. the floor leader,
announced that no compromise had
been made with the dissatisfied re-
publicans, and that there would be
conference tonight. Mr.. BARTLETT OF
Georgia made half hours speech
against the bill.
Washington, Feb. 26. - On the
opening of the senate today, Frye OF
Maine reported from the committee
on the ship subsidy bill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
ALLEGED DEFICIENCY.
Soldiers Clothing Lost. Response
bility Will be Fixed.

San Francisco, Feb. 26,--UpOn the
request ol Major Oscar +. Long, quar-
termastey L S. volunteers, depot
quarteruaSter in this city, board of
sjlwe} met in his office today to eX-
anime into. report upon, and fix the
responsibility for an alleged deficiency
Of clothing and equippage shipped by
Major Long to the quarterlnaSter at
Manila, p l., and for deficiency and
damago oi quartermaster's stores re-
cciycd at the depot in this city from
yariOIs posts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
B. F. Ruee DEAD.
Was Well Known Lawyer and Cit
izen of st. Albans.

St. Albans, Feb. 26.-A telegram
received by James c. Walker Satur-
day night announced the death of
BENJAMIN Franklin Rugg of this city,
who in company with his daughter,
Mrs. Eleanor r. Walker, was spend
ing the winter in Jacksonville, Flor
ida. which has been his winter home
for several years. His death occurred
Saturday morning, the immediate
cause being an attack of the grip,
though he has been in poor health for
some time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
A MYSTERY.
Disastrous Explosion in Miers'
Barber Shop.
FRED BECKMAN HURT.
Windows Blown Out, Mir
rors Smashed, and Gem.
eral Destruction.

At 20 minutes after eight O'Clock
this morning the whole community in
the central portion of the city was
startled by loud report as of dyna-
mite explosion. Everyone ran in the
same direction and brought up in
front of William Miers barber shop in
the Boyce building near city sqnare
where the sight that met their gaze
was sufficient evidence OF the origin
of the report.
The front windows were all blown
out, and the interior of the shop was
mass OF debris, while lying face
downward on the floor was one of the
BARRIERS, Fred Beckman, in a half
dazed condition.
What the exact cause was is not
known except that a pipe coil in the
stove which heats the hot water tank,
exploded. The probable cause was
the freezing of the pipes, SO that the
circulation was clogged and the. pres
sure of, steam became so intense as to
burst the pipes. "A strange fact, how
ever, was that the tank at the end OF
the connection was warm.
When the explosion occurred Mr..
Miers was in the back room and two
of the BARRIERS Fred Beckman and
Clifford Peake were in the front room.
The latter was uninjured. but Beck
man was knocked down flat upon his
face. When picked up the blood was
flowing from his ears mouth and nose.
He was taken home in team and
Drs. Braley and Worthen were called.
1t was thought that he was injured
seriously. but it was impossible to
state the extent Immediately.
The stove in which the coil was
located was blown to atoms. One
piece of iron was thrown nearly 80
feet to the rear of the shop, tore a
great hole completely through the
wall of the building and fell on the
piazza. Another piece went through
mirror, tore it's way through the
partition and knocked large pile OF
clothing from the bench in Boyce s
store which adjoins the shop.
1t is a miracle how any person IN
the shop could have escaped death
with shower of iron, glass and other
materials flying in all directions.
The condition of Mr.. Beckman this
afternoon is very serious.
Mr.. Miers has carpenters busily en-
gagged in repairing the damage to the
shop. and he will be doing business
there tomorrow all right.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
EDITORS ARRIVE.
Will Hold an Important Meeting at
New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 26.-The dele
gates to the National Editorial associ-
alton arrived today for their fifteenth
annual meeting during Mardi Gras
week. Reports indicate that the
meeting will be one of the largest in
the history of the association. Action
will probably be taken to get congress
to repeal the tariff on wood pulp and
all materials entering into the manu-
facture of white print paper.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
SUPREME COURT MEETS.
Will Take Up Interstate Commerce
Case.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The United
States Supreme Court, which adjourn
ed Feb. 9TH until today, took up the
"Chattanooga" interstate commerce
case. A motion will be passed upon
today in the case of the state of 1lli-
nois VS.. the Illinois Central railway on
the lake front. An effort is being
made to get the case before the United
States Supreme Court.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
THE OEwEys
Arouse Much Interest at Phlla-
delphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-The coming
of Admiral and Mrs. Dewey has
aroused even greater interest than
usual in the Philopatrian ball, which
will be held at the Academy of Music
tonight. The most elaborate prepara-
tionS have been made. The floral
decorations are lavish and magnificent
SO that the ball room represents a
scene of tropical grandeur.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
Investigation.
The Idaho Mining Riots Are Being
Looked After.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The House
committee on military affairs today
began the investigation into the Idaho
mining riots which Federal troops and
Gen. Merriam suppressed. Sover-
eign of theKnights of Labor and other
representatives of labor organizations
are among those summoned to appear
before the committee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
NOT Disconnected.
schaefer says he will Land four New
Clubs.

st. Louis, Feb 26.-The new Amer
ican Associat ion met here today.
George d. Sch aefer, the head of the
new ASSOCIATION, says he will land
four new clubs at today's meeting to
complete the western circuit. Mr..
Schaefer does not seem dscon certcd
because McGraw has quit.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
JUDGE RUSSELL DEAD.
Was a Well Known City Judge Of
Burlington.

Burlington, Feb. 26.-The death OF
Judge j. w. Russell, who has been
i'll for a little over four weeks with
typhoid fever, came very unexpected
ly yesterday morning at 5 O'Clock, as
the result of a hemOrrhage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
TO PREVENT WORRY.
Antonio Ferraro Not Notified of Com
ing Execution

Sing Sing, Feb. 26,--Antonio Fer
raro, the Italian murderer awaiting
death here will 60 to the electric
chair today, or this week, the supreme
court having refused new trial. Al
though the decision was made in Jan
uary, Ferraro was not made aware of
his fate until ten days ago. This was
done to prevent worry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
SIMPSON & co.
Large Boston Firm Assign as Result
of Globe Bank Failure.

Boston, Feb. 26.-The firm of
Simpson & Co., glovers and hatters,
assigned today as a result of the fail.
ure of the Globe bank. The firm
operated three stores and has been in
business for % years. No statement
has yet been made.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-02-26
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 5O-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
KENDRIcK & Co., E. A DROWN ",
W. II. GIADDING, FMARTlN' SOUTH nA""N'
III. MILES & Co.,
d. GRANITEvILIE, j. Z. DIX, EAST BARRE
w. K. POOLE & Co.,
EAST BARRE, F. A. AINswoRrB,
WILLIAMSBURG,
K. N. ALpRIcH, GRANITEvILLE.