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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
Allow me to soothe my friend "a.
Hatchett' who apparently is suffering
from your report of my lecture. Hatchett
must not forget that reports of speeches
are usually brief and that single SEN
fences taken out of connection lose their
original meaning. Nero played the fid-
die while Rome burned. But young re-
porter went home from his history class
in school and gave his mother this ac-
count of the affair: What do you think,
mother, Nero, was a playin' the fiddle
and they up and burned Romei" That
was nearly right, but the impression con-
veyed was about as far from the teach
er's meaning as these Hatchett chips
from your report of my lecture were from
what / expressed. So the report of my
lecture, filing column and a half, pro-
duced almost the opposite impression
from the meaning l attached to words
in the delivery of the lecture which last
cd two hours and would have filled q col
umns of the News and Observer if re-
ported verbatim. did say the Presi-
dent had more power than any crowned
head but l did not rejoice in the fact,
but said that, in spite of it, we were 4
Democracy and the people ruled, Just
as in Great Britain the people rule.
was discussing the question as to whether
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placed these estimates lower than given
to me, but to verify this immensely of the
shipment of logs from this section of the
State, one needs only to travel over the
railroads running into Norfolk and other
points thereabout and see continually
train load after train load of logs, or to
pass over the water routes and see RATS
after RATS heading out of the State.
While this is only a small portion OF the
State, | understand. it is true in other
sections of the State. understand that
large quantities of hard woods from
Western North Carolina are shipped out
and manufactured in other States.
| am further told that it will take $50
employees to operate a mill plant with
capacity of 100000 feet per day, or s. 900
employees to operate such raill plants
in order to manufacture the one million
feet of logs which are daily carried out
of the State from this section ANY one
of these employees can fairly support
family with in number which would
be equivalent to supporting a population
of fifteen to twenty thousand While
this is confined to a small portion Of
the State. yet the item is worthy of a
careful consideration of any and every cit
izen of North Carolina.
There is great necessity for such a
statute if North Carolina wishes to
avail itself of the greatest benefits ac-
cruing from one of it's natural resources.
The timber interest of the State is one
of it's chiefest natural resources and can
only be made a source of one of its great
est industries by the timber being manu-
featured here.
Experience and observation have taught
us that much of our timber land will
within years, after cutting the standing
timber down to II inches at the base, the
minimum merchantable size, grow a suf-
ticient quantity of merchantable timber
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
A PANIC IN LONDON.
Balm Deluged Frantic ThrOngs Of Spectators
Who Needed it Not.
CBy the Associated Press)

London, May 9-Not in the memory Of
the Oldest stock broker in London has
there been such a panic as prevailed this
afternoon in Americans. After the closing
of the stock exchange hundreds of deal
ers endeavored to struggle into the mar
row confines of Shorters Court, where
outside dealings are done IN efforts to
raise CT reduce as the case might be,
Americans to New York parity.
Suddenly there developed terrific
slump in Union Pacific, which was knocked
down twenty points in as many seconds.
st. Paul suffered almost as badly Large
and small brokers rushed to the scene un-
til Throgmorton street became lmpassa-
BILE. The rain poured down put the eX-
cited crowd paid no heed to 1t, parties
formed themselves into flying wedges in
endeavors to force their way into the cen
ter of Shorters court, at when spot the
natural dealing was done All SORTS OF
conditions and prices were sho"tea at the
top CT operators voices while down down,
went Americans. The leading houses sent
urgent orders to buy or sell put found
it almost impossible to have their Or
ders executed Rails of every description
were quoted at rock bottom }rIces, and
Steel and other securities fell IN symPa-
thy. Then, without rhyme or reason re-
action set in Up and down went Amerl-
cans. After about half an hour oil TINS
panicky speculation more reasonable
feeling prevailed and stocks rose 70 WITH
in a few points of their price when the
stock exchange closed But long after
the usual hours hundreds Of stock brok-
ers, most of them drenched 70 the skin,
traded in the hope Of getting clear before
tomorroM,s opening
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
Capt. Hill May be Postmaster.
Especial to News and Observer.

Scotland Neck, N. c., May 9.-It is I'M
derstood here that Capt. A. B. Hill is to
be the new postmaster for Scotland Neck.
He says he has heard that he has been
recommended but knows nothing definite
Your correspondent learns that Senator
Pritchard has written here that he has
recommended Mr. Hills appointment.
The criminal court in Halifax is having
much to do this week
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
THUS SPEAKS CAMPBELL
President of the United States To
bacco Company.
JOBBERs DARE NOT HANDLE OTHER GOODS
And the Trust Pays ThemFor Handling Their
Says Campbell, President Duke Of The
Continental Claims That These
Charges Are Baseless
(By the Associated Press

Washington, May 9-The Industrial
Commission gave it's attention today to
the manufacture OF tobacco with especial
reference to the effect of combinations in
the business. Several witnesses. both
for and against the trusts were heard,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
SCOTLAND NECK.

Especial to News and Observer1
Scotland Neck, N. c., May 9.-The
town election here resulted in the cleo
ton of the entire ticket nominated
There was only one ticket voted for.
The Republicans had no ticket at all.
The officers elected are: Mayor-W. T.
Clement; Commissioners-Dr. r. NJ.
johnson, p. e. Smith, T. II. Pritchard
and G. T. Andrews.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

SOUTHERN AGENTS OUTFIT FREE,
Every colored family buys on sight.
Write at once. j. r. Gray, 334 Dear
bern ST., Chicago, Ills.
$40 ct. Thur.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY MEN AMI
women to travel and advertise. for ole
established house of solid financial
standing. Salary $3.50 a year and ex-
penses, all payable in cash. No canvass.
ing required Give reference and en-
close self addressed stamped envelope
Address Manager, $50 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago.
4-27-21t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
FoREsTvILLE.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Forestyille. N. c., May 9--The follow
ing ticket was elected here Tuesday.
Mayor ]. J.. Allen; commissioners, A. G..
Dunn, w. p Nuckles. P. p. Lloyd, w. t.
Blacl,ley and G. 5. Patterson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

WIRE SCREENS MADE TO ORDER.
Send us measurements and we Will
be pleased to estimate. COBB &
Thomas Co.. Sanford, n. c.
10-St
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

NJ NJ. SMITH WANTS ANY ". c.
Laws Journals, Records, Histories,
and all kinds of books for cash. Send
lists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

WRITE CAROLINA ICE COMPANY FOR
prices. Ice guaranteed absolutely pure.
Prompt delivery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

MA-THE ICE MAN HAS CAME. If
he has Carolina Ice Company's Ice, tell
him to stop, If not, drive on.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

WANTED-SEvEN MORE BUYERS FOR
our bread-bread like your mother used
to bake. Vienna Bakery, Goldsboro, N,
G. 4-30-1m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

WANTED AT ONCE-AN ALL-ROUNn
job pressman. Apply to Afford, Bynum
G. Christopher. 4-1S-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

YOU MAKE NO MISTAKE WHEN
you buy Registers Candy, you are
sure to get the best
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

CAROLINA MAY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., MAY rs.
On account OF Che above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets TO Charlotte, N .C.. al
rate o. one irst-class fare; rate from
Raleigh $5G5. Tickets TO be sold May
9Th and lth. and also for morning train
Of May Sth, with final limit May 9TH
Fer further information cali on,
G. H. GATTIS
C. r. & r. A.. Raleigh. NJ G.
II. S. Lizard. T. p. A. Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

FINE CUT FLOWERS, ROSES, CARNA-
tions, etc, floral designs. Flowers for
weddings and all occasions. Palms and
all kinds Of pot and outdoor bedding
plants. Also vegetable plants of all
description. Mail orders promptly at
tended to. Catalogue free. H. Steinmetz,
Florist. 27-1m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

ROYSTER'S CANDY IS MADE
every day in the year. and is always
fresh and reliable
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. sPD
CAL OICQUNTs ON LONG CON
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10

ABSOLUTELY PURE ICE MADE FROM
Artesian we'll water. New and i'm
proved plant. Prompt shipment. Write
Carolina Ice Co., Raleigh. N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-10
Raleigh Business Houses.

Ilu GlSH uu0iHUO0 hUuOUOi
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
WHARTON, G. p,
119 Fayetteville Street.
ARTISTIC WOOD MARTELs.
ZACHARY g. ZACHARY,
I09 West Martin st.
BOOK STORES.
BAPTIST BOOK STORH,
113 Fayetteville st.
BANKS.
COMMERCIAL a. FARMERS BANK,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin Sta
COAL, WOOD AND ICE DEALERS.
JONES IL POWELL
LOT Fayetteville st.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
HUGHES, VIM. H..
LET Fayetteville st.
CHINA, TOYS AND CANDY.
RIGGAN, ]. D..
1872 Fayetteville Street.
DRY GOODS.
DOBBIN q FERRALL,
1913 and 1875 Fayetteville Street.
WOOLLCOTT, WALTER,
IA q. Martin ST.
MARBLE WORKS.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS,
Cooper Bros, nropT'etors.
JOB PRINTERS.
ALFORD, BYNUM & C1RISTOPHERS
1l5 f. Hargett st.
CAPITAL PRINTING COMPANY,
1l5 West Martin st.
UZZELL, e. NJ,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS.
NORTH STATE PLUMBING AND
HEATING COMPANY,
100 West Martin st.
SHOES, TRUNKS AND HOSIERY.
HARDING, WM. T.,
100 Fayetteville st.
INVES INTENT AND LOAN.
ALLEN, GEORGE,
Pullen Building.
JEWELLERS.
MAHLER'S SONS. H.,
22S Fayetteville st.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
ROBBINS, j. H., STABLES,
St., back Marlborough HouEe.
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WANTED AT OMEGA GOOD CAR
rage blacksmith. Apply to J. w. Evans,
corner Morgan and Blount streets.
2-2f
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
BLAZE OF ELECTRICITY.
Contract Closed For Lighting
Midwinter Exposition.

The Auditorium will be illuminated in
the same as were the buildings
at the Pan-American exposition at the
time of the Midwinter exposition to be
held here in January.
Contracts were today made with the
Edison Electric Illuminating p
for the wiring and construction of the
designs. The contour of the building is
to be perfectly outlined with a line of
lights composed of incandescent globes
placed about every six inches apart
The gables of the building and the
lines of the roof are to be outlined in d
blaze of light and every line of the
building and balcony will be outlined.
balcony will be the words Kansas Mid
winter Exposition"
1T will be the most gorgeous display
ever made in Topeka" said Manager r.
S. Brigham today, and it will excel
anything that perhaps ninety per cent,
of the people of Kansas have ever seem 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
LOCAL MENTION.

The Machinists' union will meet at
Lincoln Post hall tomorrow night.
Mrs. Carrie Nation went to Burling-
ton today, where she will lecture to-
night.
Nicholas Lauterbach, of the Santa Fe
paint shop, has been appointed a fore
man in the Argentine shops, to take the
place of Adam MCGEE, who died.
Eugenia L. Clark was granted a di-
vorce from Marshall c. Clark Thursday
afternoon in the district court, and was
given the custody of the three children.
Miss Avis E. Stanley. a teacher from
Axtell. attending the convention, is
stopping with her grandmother and
uncle, Mrs. Avis P. Stanley and Frank
b. Stanley, at 1864 Lincoln street.
The enrolment at the State Teachers
association at 2 o'clock this afternoon
was about 900. This is above the usual
enrolment. but probably less than half
Of those in endan paid their fees
and became members
After the regular meeting of Post No.
II Saturday night, the ladies of Corps
No. "a will receive for a jug party,
the contents of the post and corps penny
collections for the year will be counted,
and the one having the largest collec-
ton in their jug will take the entire
amount contained in both jugs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
FIRE IN OIL REFINERY,
Spreads to Foundry and Four
Dwellings.

Pittsburg, Dec. 27.-Fire broke out in
Denlinger Bros. refinery on Smallman
street about 1870 this afternoon and be-
cause of the inflammable material, the
flames spread rapidly. The building
was filled with barrels and tanks of oil
and the heat caused many of them to
explode, so the burning oil ran down to
the tracks of the Allegheny Valley rail-
roa and also to Jelly's foundry and
four three story brick dwellings.
' Adam Schubert, a plumber, is suppos
ed to have been killed. The cause of
the fire is not known, but is supposed
to have caught from lights used by
plumbers who were working in the cell
lar.
AT ESQ p. M, the fremen reported
the fire unde control.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27

The voting machine case in Buffalo
has been decided by the supreme court
in favor of the machine. AT the last
election Buffalo used 1O8 machines ami
it was claimed that late in the day m
of them did not work properly. The
specific allegation was that voters could
not split their tickets. A thorough in
vestigation showed that there was no
foundation for his complaint. Those
who followed instructions could vote
end split as they pleased. The machine
seems to be thoroughly indicated after
an exhaustive examination of the case
on it's merits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
METCALF IS HERE.
Says His appointment Was a
Complete Surprise.

my appointment was a complete sur
prise to me-" said General Wilder 5
Metcalf today to a State Journal re-
General Metcalf was last week ap-
pointed pension agent here to succeed
CYRUS Leland. and he is In the city to-
dav to attend the meeting of the State
Horticultural society,":
II was not a candidate for the office.
The first intimation I had that my name
was connected with h aPpointment
was the Information to that effect found
in the newspapers. 1 had made no eff
fort whatever for It"
do you know who first suggested
vour name for the placer" was asked,
mo" he answered. Il haven't the
slightest idea who originally suggested
my name for the place"
MI. Metcalf will in all probability sun
reside at Lawrence. 81 haven't decided
vet" he said, but 1 anticipate remain
lag in Lawrence and coming down each
morning on the train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
M. E
Old Wheel Horse OF Democracy at
Head of Flambeau Club.

The meeting of the Democratic Flam-
beau club at the rooms of the club last
night was well attended and enthusi-
astic. 1t was the occasion of the cleo
ton of officers. That old w~heelhorse of
Democracy, Mike Heery, was elected
president.
Other officers elected were as follows:
First vice president, A. A. Vogel; sec
ond vice president, Carl Maier; record
ing secretary, Max Maier; financial sec
rotary, N. H. Wolf; treasurer, Henry
Heise; sergeant-at-arms, J. ]. Durkin;
trustees. J. ]. Ulsh. H. Schaffer and A..
P. Shreve; Captain, A. P. Shreve: first
lieutenant, j. J. Dupin; second lieuten-
ant, w. Maier.
Perfect harmony and the best of feel
ing prevailed Speeches were made by
the tgoln presloent, Jonn Scnlnlot'
and the incoming president, Mike Heery,
and others. There was hut one senti-
ment in the meeting, and that was that
the Democrats should arouse themselves
for action and go in to win in the cam
paign of 1902.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
HAL QUITS.
Farmers Mutual, Formerly of Topeka,
in Hands of Receiver.

The Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
which at one time had it's
headquarters in Topeka, is having trou-
BILE in Colorado. 1t is now Incorporated
in Colorado but does business from
Kansas City. In telling of its nj
the Denver News says:
1.-THE has just gone into the
hands of a receiver, with liabilities far
in excess of assets. Unprecedented hall
storms in -four counties of Colorado, and
the drowning OF crops in five counties
of South Dakota by rain are the rea-
sons given by the officials of the COM
pany for so sudden going out of bust
ness. The real reason is hat Commits
sioner How, after an investigation.
satisfied himself that the con pany was
of business to protect the citizens of the
state from further imposition at their
hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
SHOT THREE MEN.
Desperate Man Narrowly Es-
capes Lynching in Passaic.

New York. Dec. 27.-Steve Bederick
shot three men in the streets of Passaic,
N. J., and when finally he was captured
he would have been lynched had it not
beer for the firm stand made by a local
Bederick a Quarreled with John
Stond and in a rage shot him In the
neck. Bederick tried to run away, but
was followed by a crowd, into which he
fired. one ball striking Anton Stull in
the thigh and then wounding a man
named LavelIe in the arm. After all
the chambers in Bederick's revolver
had been emptied his pursuers closed IN
on him and overpowered him. Before
he could be rescued from his captors he
was terribly beaten Stondt's wound Is
dangerous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
DO you W COUNTY,
IF So It Is Better to Pay Within Two
Weeks

Any time before January IA the coun-
ty treasurer can place warrants for
unpaid personal property tax in the
hands of the sheriff and then a penalty
of so cents for each warrant and 2 per
cent on the amount will be in force.
The law does not provide for any no.
tice to be sent to delinquents until the
penalty is in force. If people will en-
quire whether they owe personal pro-
perty tax or not and pay if they do be-
fore January IA they will save the
amount of the penalty The warrants
will be placed in the hands of the sher-
if for collection and he will receive 40
cents for each warrant no matter what
the amount, the treasurer will receive
10 cents for preparing the warrant and
the sheriff will in addition receive 2 per
cent of the AMOUNT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
NAVAL PRIZE MoNEY

The Washington Post in an editorial
calls attention to the fact that under
the operation of the laws about as much
prize money goes to two officers VINO
were never in an engagement of any
kind as to all the officers put together
who won the brilliant victories of Ma
Mia and SANTIAGO.
Continuing the Post says: Dewey
| was sent to destroy the Spanish fleet
in Philippine waters. He left Hong
Kong on receipt of orders, steamed with
all possible dispatch to Manila, entered
that harbor without slowing down, and
before the day ended had eliminated
Spain as a factor in the Oriental
equation. He did not halt or blockade.
He never once uttered a Macedonian
cry for help. He sent no appeals for
rescue and reinforcement. He simply
| sailed in and closed the incident. There
| were real forts in Manila Bay, real
torpedoes planted in unpleasant places
-torpedoes which actually exploded
and quite a number of Spanish vessels
to Dewey did not have a
battle ship under his m He
had one or two protected cruisers. two
or three other cruisers that were not
| protected-and that was all. But he
went in and he did what he had been
told to do. We know all about it. The
fact remains, however, that Dewey and
all his captains combined, nave not re-
ceived as much bounty money as
Sampson and Chadwick, neither of
whom took part in any battle or I'M
derwent the smallest risk, from the be-
ginning to the end OF the war;
The figures show-money received:
sampson 1914
Chadwick l4,o26-es
--
Total .$39, s23.5 So
This is very interesting, indeed,
when we consider the reward given
Dewey and his fleet
LAS for the others-those who served
in American waters-Schley has had
s14s. SO: Watson has had s1s.35; Cook.
Clark, Philip (deceased), Evans, Tay-
lor, Wainwright have had sums award
ed them, which they have not yet real
ICED, ranging from $4S5 to $4,000. 1t was
a captains battle SO they said. Any
thing to take credit away from Schley.
But it does not seem that the captains
figured very extensively in the dividend,
ever though they won the battle. The
most that any of them has had assign
ed to him is $4,000. Wainwright is down
for $435. Sampson was not in a fight
In fact, he tried to prevent a fight of
any kind by sinking the Merrimac in
the channel. Chadwic was not in a
fight, for he commanded SIMPSONS
flagship, the New York, and was as safe
as though he had been spending the
summer at Bar Harbor. But these two
flaming warriors got $39, s23-52 between
them, and the captains who took the
chances and smashed the Spanish feet
viii get, altogether, if they be in luck.
much less than half that amount
I'VE want the country to open its
mind to these figures and their odious
significance. The prize money lava
relic of piracy and barbarism-has been
repealed, as we understand the situa-
ton. But it were well for congress to
inquire into the circumstances under
which these monstrouS inequalities
were made possible and under which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-27
NO PLACE FOR COBURN.
Most Positive Denial of Change
in Agricultural Department..

Washington, Dec. 27.-The cabinet
met as usual today, but no business
was transacted. The session was occu-
pied in the exchange of holiday remi-
~niscences. The most positive denials
are given of the story published today
that F. D. Coburn, secretary of the
state board of agriculture of Kansas, is
to succeed Secretary Wilson. When the
fact that Governor Shaw had accepted
the tender of the treasury portfolio was
made public the announcement was
made that Secretary Wilson would re-
main in the cabinet, and today the
same statement was reiterated at the
White House in the most emphatic
amer. The president is anxious hat
Secretary Wilson should remain, and
the secretary has informed the presi-
dent that he will be glad to do SO.