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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
POSTAL Law MODIFIED.
Price Of Goods May be Written on Samples
Sent by Mail.

Merchants who fill mail orders and have
been sending out samples of goods from
which their out -of- town customers might
select and order will be interested in a
new ruling which has just been made
by the Postoffice Department. The ruling
allows the merchants to write upon each
tag accompanying a sample of cloth fig
ures denoting the width and price Of the
goods.
This had been done by the merchants
before until last April, when the assist
ant attorney general decided for the Post
office Department that the Act of June
20, 1888, relating to permissible addition
to the fourth class matter did not au-
thorze these figures to be written on
each tag attached to separate samples.
On account of the writing in the pack
age it was held that the samples were
subject to first class rates, which was
double the price the merchants had pre-
viously been sending them for. Now the
third assistant postmaster general. Ed
win c.. Madden, decides that it is per-
missible to write upon the tags which
go as fourth-cl matter. The ruling will
be a great relief to the merchants who
fill mail orders and send out samples for
that purpose.
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CONVICTED OF FORGERY
Case Of L. r. Peterson. Hearing of Motion
For Alimony.

Especial to the News and Observer
Newton, N. c., July 11.-Court is in
session here with Judge w. B. Council
presiding. Yesterday evening L. r. Pet
erson was convicted of forgery. Sentence
will be passed on him today after the
trial of a case against him for larceny.
A motion for alimony pendante lite in
the case of Mrs. Grace Moore VS.. j. H.
Moore from Alexander county, was heard.
Long and Nichols, the PLAINTIFFS attor-
neys, lodged a motion for alimony pen
dante lite and Armfeld and Turner, the
defendants counsel. put in a special APP
pearance and moved to dismiss the plain
tiff's motion on the ground that two
suits, one in Iredell and one in Alexander
were pending both on the same grounds
and asking the same relief. The case
was holly contested, and Judge Council
overruled the defendants motion, but
still did not grant the plaintiffs motion
Dr. Moore is the owner of the mills
and tenement houses at Liledoun
Alexander county, and of the Moore Mill
ing Company, and is very wealthy man
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
THE EDITORS PASS THROUGH.
Quite Number of Them Stopped Over in Raj
eigh For Few Hours.

The members of the North Carolina
Press Association passed here yesterday
on their way from the Greensboro con-
vention ta Morehead City for a few days
outing. From there a number of them
will go to the Pan-American Exposition
at Buffalo, n. Y.
DESTROYS of spending a few hours in Raj
eigh number of the delegates arrived
here on the morning train and stopped
over until the afternoon.
In this party were: Mr.. and Mrs. II.
B. Warner, of Lexington; Mr.. and Mrs.
III. T. King, of Greenville; Mr.. and Mrs.
Escott, of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Fl. c.
Martin, of Lenoir Mr.. j. G. Boylin, of
Wadesboro Mr. Ernest House, of Marion;
Mr. T. G.. Cobb and daughter Morganton;
Mr.. j. w. Martin. of Morganton; Mr.. j. u.
Green and sister. Of Marshville;. Mr.. Mark
Squires of Lenoir; Mr.. Craig, of Marion;
Mr.. w. w. Vandiver, of Marshall; Mr.. w.
A. Curtis and Miss Curtis, of Franklin;
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Shipman, of Hender-
sonville; Mr.. j. A. Thomas and daughter,
of Lousburg; Mr.. John t. Britt, of Ok
ford Mr.. j. d. Boone, of Waynesville;
Mr.. House, of Marion.
While in the c'tv they called on the
Governor and other State officers, visited
a number of points of interest and ex-
pressed themselves as much pleased with
Raleigh and it's people. They were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Josephus Daniels
at dinner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
PECULIAR WEATHER THIS.
Yesterday Was Much Like Unto Dreary Au-
tumn Day.

Yesterday was a day Of remarkable
weather
All day it was cloudy, at times raining,
with fresh northerly winds blowing and
piling up clouds in the sky.
The thermometer never reached so,
whereas heretofore this month it has
been soaring up into the nineties.
So, altogether, the day looked and felt
much like a dreary autumn day. with a
suggestion of frost and falling leaves in
the air.
Yesterday morning there was storm
off the south Atlantic coast. The barome-
ter was lowest at Wilmington, where rain
was falling, with brisk northerly winds.
The area of intense heat has spread
from the central Mississippi valley into
the Southern States. The highest temper
ature Thursday was 104 at st. Louis. The
following stations reported 100 degrees
or above: Augusta, Macon, Montgomery,
Meridian, Memphis, Kansas City, Omaha,
and North Platte. Owing to the infiu-
ence of the high in the northeast d the
temperature over North Carolina will not
rise SO high. The forecast for today is
rain and continued cool weather.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
LIFE CERTIFICATES
They We're Forgotten by the
Legislature.
The Matter to be Referred TO Attorney General
Control and Management Of Negro
Normal Schools.

The last Legislature forgot to say
anything in the new school law about
life certificates for public school teach
ers. and when the new Board of State
Examiners met here yesterday they
found nothing to do along that line, so
they put in their time on the negro
normal schools-just at this time pop
ular subject of discussion.
All the members of the local boards
of managers were re-appointed.
Teachers are to be elected and their
salories fixed by these local boards,
subject to approval by the State Exam
liners.
The Examiners will visit these schools
sometime in the month of December,
and at the end of each term some one
of them will be present at the eXaml-
nations, SO as to better ascertain and
judge of the character fwork being
done in the school.
The State Superintendent will refer
to the Attorney General the question oil
life certificates, provision for which
was in the old law but inadvertently
omitted from the new. If it is decided
that the certificates may still be issued
the Examiners will hold their examina-
lions for the certificates some time il
October instead of in July as formerly.
Only two members of the board
Prof. c. c. Wright and Prof. S. l.. Sheep
were present at the meeting. The
third member-Prof. M. G. S. Noble
was unable to be present on account Of
other work.
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SOLDIERS HOME DORMITORY.
Work Will Probably Begin on the New Build
ing Next Week

The last Legislature made an appro-
priation for new dormitory at the Sol
ders Home, and work will probably be-
gin on it next week. The plans for it
have been drawn and adopted. 1t is to
be of wood, one-story in height, with
a front of sixty fee and depth of one
hundred, with cross Railways. There will
be twenty eight sleeping rooms; also a
library, reading room and bath rooms
The building will occupy the site on
which the main dormitory now stands.
The latter will be torn down to make
way for it.
1.-THE building that is to be removed
writes Col. Ods, has an interesting his
tory. In 1851 it was erected, for use as
a hospital for North Carolina troops in
the Confederate service. In 1866 it was
occupied by the Federal troops. That use
continued until the winter Of 18i6-'77,
when the garrison was removed In 1877
the State Guard occupied the buildings
at it's first encampment. In 1879 it was
used as the Fair grounds of the negro
State Fair. In 1884 the State Guard again
encamped there. In 1891 it became the
Soldiers Home"
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Pardoned by the Governor.

The Governor yesterday pardOned r.
Fl. Fender, a man sent to jail in Swain
county by Judge Shaw for six months for
selling liquor without license. The cir
cumstances of the case, and the fact that
the pardon was generally recommended
by influential citizens, including minis
tiers of the gospel, led the Governor to
exercise his executive clemency. Fender
is man of education and his conviction
was brought about by his letting a negro
have some whiskey as a favor to him and
then taking money for it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
Railroad License Tax.

The gross income mileage tax levied by
the last Legislature on railroads in
North Carolina will this year yield the
State about $4,000. This tax is as fol-
lows:
On gross earnings of 81 900 or less per
year, 50 per mile; exceeding 1000 but
less than $4,000 per mile per year. So;
exceeding $4,000 but less than $4,000 per
mile per year. 81; in excess of $4,000 per
mile per year, So.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
DECEIVED, BRuTALLY TREATED.
Laborers Drawn to Yucatan by Promises Of
High Pay Find Intolerable Conditions
lBy Associated Press

Mexico City, uly 1.-Serious charges
are brought against certain labor con-
tractors engaged in securing men tc
work on the Henuuin plantations in Yu-
catan Recently. it is alleged, eighteen
married men with their families and
twenty-five single men were engaged tc
go to Yucatan under a promise of re-
ceiving 81 per day They were embarked
at Tampco and, it is claimed were kept
between decks during the voyage and fec
on hard tack. On reaching Yucatan they
were taken to the plantation where they
claim that their wages were but 81 cent?
per day. Several men with their wives
and children ran away but were pursued
caught, and it is alleged, brutally whipped
the men receiving fifty lashes EACH the
women twenty-five and the boys six.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

WANTED.-TO EMPLOY A RELIA-
BILE, energetic young man as clerk in
hardware store. Must have expert
ence in hardware business. State
salary expected. Address with ref
,erences, "X' care News and OBJ
server. 1926.
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jail and found them all in good condi-
tion, and the inmates well fed and cared
for. The offices in the court house are
declared to be in first-class condition, the
books and papers we'll cared for.
The jury, at the request of the clerk
of court, recommends the appointment of
receivers for Marion Powell, the minor
children of Thomas H. Brown and the
minor children of Isaac Jones.
1t is also recommended that the grand
jury room be better ventilated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

WANTED. - TRUSTWORTHY PER
sons in each State to manage business
of wealthy corporation. Salary SIS
cash each Wednesday direct from
headquarters. Expense money adj
vanced Manager, 325 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago. 7-l3-St.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD 1T

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will cure the worst case of piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands For In
juries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it s
the best salve in the world. Price 25e. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by all Drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

WANTED.-A POSITION IN A DRUG
store by young man who is grad
uate in Pharmacy and has had two
years practical experience, under
stands every branch of the business.
Address D. w. T., care News and
Observer. 1876.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT BY
an up-to-date Richmond, Va, brick
manufacturer. Burn wood or coal.
Address Jno. c. Gibson, Station B.,
Richmond. Va.
12-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

wANTED.-TO SELL AN OLD ES-
tablished undertakers business in a
live growing town, proprietor getting
old and wishes to retire. M" care
News and Observer
lott
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF PRESERVING
eggs, better and cheaper than cold stcr-
age or lime-salt preparation. Formula,
% cents in silver. Address j. E. Rue,
Littleton, Y. c. AT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

IF YOU HAVE ANY THING YOU WANT
advertised, excursion or Fair bills to
post or distribute, address Lock Box
No. II, Selma, N. c.
6-15-wed and sat
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
Harry Man Dies at Saratoga.
(By the Associated Press.)

Saratoga, July Hilary Mann, the
theatrical manager of New York city,
died here today of Brjght's disease.
His real name was Emanuel Hayman.
He was brother of AL and ALT Hayman,
both of whom are theatrical managers.
He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia,
in 1853.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

WANTED.-A GOOD r E Ii A B L d
man to take charge of our business
in Wake county. Salary and expenses
paid. North Jersey Nurseries, SPRING
field. n. j. 1t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
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MUCH TINE GIVEN EACH STUDENT.

At the Bingham School, near Mebane
North Carolina there are about twelve
students to each teacher. On this ac-
count, large amount of time and atten-
>tion can be given to each individual. By
addressing Principal Gray, Mebane, N. c.,
the beautiful school catalogue for 1902
will be sent free OF charge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

WANTED.-TO RENT OR LEASE
a two to four horse farm with good
residence. Address Practical Far
mer," Wake Forest. N. c.
7-St.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13

-BOOK-KEEPER OF TEN
years experience wants position. Can
furnish best references, including
present employers. Address "a care
News and Observer. 1876.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ED-TRUSTWORTHY PERSONS
in each State to manage business of
wealthy corporation. Salary SIS cash
each Wednesday direct from headquart-
ers Expense money advanced Man
ager, 335 Caxton Building, Chicago.
6-22- sat and sun
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-13
Machine Business.

We are still on hand with full line OF
engine boilers, saw and grist mills, tram
cars, the celebrated Champion Reapers
and Mowers and brick making machines.
Repairing done Promptly.
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ALLEN & CRAM
MACHINE COMPANY,
RALEIGH, N. c,

We regard the liberal patronage that
we have had nsur line during the last
twenty years as evidence Of our
ability In the
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29
London .St,sdayd. I.ns 8.

The guests of1the evening may have
remembered that the great conflict with
France in America arose out OF trade
and industrial contests. But the object
Of nations then was to secure exclusive
possession Of territory to be kept as
close market for the Mother Country
often with very scant regard for the
wishes or the interests OF the colonists.
That period is closed. and Lord Lsns-
dOwne was unquestionably right in
saying that the most convinced protec-
Zionist no longer hopes to exclude all
foreign commerce, or thinks that there
would be any advantage in doing so, il
it were possible. He quoted Mr.. Nc
KinleV's description Of fair trade with
approval. The term, as the Foreign
Minister noted, is subject to diverse
interpretations, and he was careful not
to dwell upon It at length. 1t is not
everybody who holds the CHEEKY and
strictly orthodox view of Lord Avebury
that we have no cause to complain il
other nations tax themselves by pTotec-
tive duties and bounties, in order to be
able to sell cheap to us. But it is an
undeniable fact that the great develop
ment of trade between two nations does
tend to make war ruinous to both OF
them. The loss is certain, and gain
most problematical.
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29
3 z f w f z S !!

The WASHINGTON SENTINEL endorsed where earnest and
National Prohibition schemes has done for
efforts and merits their
State Brewers Association ofIts work.
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29

financial and general press of Eng land,
in proving the plethoric prosperity OF
the Sister Isle, but there could be no
more misleading statistics on which TO
base any such conclusions. Even during
the fercest period OF the land war, when
both trade and agriculture were com
pletely disoFganized, the bank returns
showed similar marked indications Of
widespread prosperity, for the simple
re ason that under the plan of campaign
the farmers, instead ofpaying their rents
to the landlords, deposited them in the
banks pending the adjustment OF their
dispute; and recently Mr.. McCann, M
p, as chairman oil the Irish Bankers
Association, in spite of the roseate re-
turns OF the Board OF Trade, drew a
lurid picture ofthe widespread decay of
the country, the stagnatIon and mis-
management OF the railways and water
ways, and the unce asing tide of emigra-
ton, the effects OF which have been so
vividly illustrated in the recent census
returns Under the circumstances it
seems odd to talk OF "congested dis
tricts" where thousands OF acres oirich |
land are living waste, and although it
would be ungraclous to ignore Lord |
CadoRan's S obvious sincerity, there is a
danger that in the socalled "congested |
districts the Lord LIeutenant's sugges-
lion of artificially stimulating industry
IN the towns so as to attract the surplus
population of the country may be inter
oreted as desire to still further depop-
llate the rural districts in the interests
'f such landlords and grsziers as may
iesire more freedom for rearing cattle
or the English market. It is doubtful
whether, in an agricultural country like
the towns will ever become great
entries oil such industries as are carried
n in Great Britain, and it is also doubt
al If such a development would be
esirable from an Irish point OF view,
ven if possible.
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29
Russia Wins Her Point.
London Gc6s, LNNs 4.

The reduction Of the international
army Of occupation happens none too
soon. typhoid will inevitably rage at
Ptkin during the hot season. At the
best of times, the great city's sanitary
arrangements are grossly imperfect, but
owing to the recent fighting, large por
tions must have become veritable ceme
teries OF the most casual kind. AS to
what Will follow the withdrawal Of the
forces we shall not now dwell upon.
But on one important point, there is,
unfortunately, no room for question,
Russia has attained her purpose by
emerging from the struggle with Man
churia virtually added to her Asiatic
Empire. Whatever the PekinG Gov
ernment may do or leave undone as
regards the rest CT China, the great
Northern Province has permanently
passed outside of anything more than
nominal control from Peking. But the
process of dismem berment will not stop
there, unless the other European Powers
unite 20 uphold their common interests.
In the French Chamber M. Delcasse
affirmed that ''our policy in Chinese
matters is essentially the same as that
of Russia. TOR our Interests are one and
the same" With shis guarantee of
French cooperation, the St. Petersburg
Government has every induce ment 10
make use OF Manchuria as a base for
aggressive purposes farther south. and
it will derive additional encouragement
from the marked disinclination OF other
European Powers to embark on any
scheme OF intelligent cooperation in the
Far East
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29
Pension or the wOrkhOuse
London ByOad Ayyow

1t is pity that the speech OF Lord
Monkswell in bringing before the House
OF Lords his motion for the industrial
training OF the soldier with the colors,
in order to qualify HIM for civil employ
ment on discharge, was not more fully
reported in the press, for he put forward
several points oil interest and importance
in military point OF view. AS to his
main argument, we have more than
orce expressed the opinion, which we
believe 10 be the general one o regi
mental officers. that it is impossible to
carry OFT Lord Monkswell's sugge estIons
so as to be of any real practical help to
the soldier on discharge seeking for
employment in the skilled labor market
That market, generally crowded, would
afford little hope of remuns rative work
to the discharged d soldier who, enllsting
probably as an agricultural laboreT, had
managed to pick up some smattering OF
a trade at odd hours in a regimental
work hop. Our contention was. and IS,
that when the State has taken up the
best years of a mans life in performing
the duties of a soldier. Il cannot honestly
throw him as a wait or stray upon the
civilian labor market, and bid him find |
remunerative employment there |
because during his time " iIh the colors
be had now and then the stray chance
0f learning bit OF carpentering or some
other trade. The advantage snlaimed d
or the short service system Bas the
ioing away with the heavy burden OF
be old system in the shape OF pensions;
tut the anticipated economy has been
confronted with the difficulty which
ord Monkswell's well meaning, but
mpracticable, scheme was put forward
o do away with.
Washington sentinel., 1901-06-29
ENGLAND.
America aud England.

The great race across the Atlantic for
a R ended in a victory for the
Al M liner St. Paul, which landed
her Messengers at Southampton in time
for those who were due at the Chamber
OF Commerce dinner in London in the
evening to ''get there" in the nick OF
time. 1t was about three o'clock in the
morning that the progress of the st.
Paul was first reported on this side OF
the Atlsntic, when she was sighted
steaming steadily past the Lizard.
Hours went by, and 1t looked as though
the diners on board her would have TO
disappoInt their City hosts. But the St
Paul swung to berth in Southampton
docks at 4:23 IN the afternoon. Then
the South Western Railway Company
put on an extra special" and wired to
Waterloo saying it would run in there
at six O'Clock. The St. Paul arrived at
4;a3. The extra special left at 4:36. II
ran into Waterloo at S:sI, 1t did the
eighty miles in IS minutes. The three
American gentlemen who came by the
extra" were Mes rs. c. A. Griscom, P.
A. B, Widener and w. l. Eikins,