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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY IN N. C.
Additional Exparts Sent to This State to Make
Experiments.

Since the announcement that Marconi
had successfully signalled across the
ocean without wires, the weather bureau
has decided to push it's wireless telegraph
experiments along the North Carolina
coast.
The News and Observer gave an inter-
esting account of the wireless telegraph
experiment in Eastern Carolina in an in
teryiew with Mr.. Willis E. Moore, Chief
the the Weather Bureau, when he was in
Raleigh last October.
Observer Pickells, of Norfolk, has been
ordered to Manteo, n. c., to join the
weather bureaus wireless telegraphy ex-
perts. Profs Fessenden, Thlessen and
Hesse The system is to be extended, and
shortly, it is stated, an attempt will be
made to disseminate weather reports to
ships at sea. The system has already
been in successful operation between Hat
teras and Cape Henry, where permanent
stations have been established. The sys-
TEN used is one invented by Prof. Fessen-
den. who claims it is superior TO that OF
Marconi
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
PROF. EMORY IN WYOMING.
Elected Professor of Agriculture in the Wyom
ing State University.

Prof. Frank E. Emory, for many years
a resident of Raleigh, and until recently
Professor of Agriculture in the Agrlcul-
tural and Mechanical College, has been
elected Professor of Agriculture and Hor-
ticulture in the Wyoming State Univer-
sity. Prof. Emory is also made vice di-
rector in the Wyoming State experiment
station.
Several months ago Professor Emory
left Raleigh for China and the Phllip-
pines, where he went as the representa-
tive of the United States Department OF
Agriculture to make a special study OF
dairying Professor Emory spent some
months in the western hemisphere,
studying dairying conditions, and the in
formation and data, which he collected
will be used by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture fer the benefit of the
farmers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
SAG HARBOR.

James A. Herne's beautiful play, "Sag
Harbor,D will be- seen at the Academy OF
Music next Thursday, January End The
scenic equipment will be the same as
used at the Theatre Republic New York
and the cast, with few exceptions, also
the same. Miss Chrysta1 Herne, daugh-
ter of the late famous author, will play
Martha Reese. Sag Harbor" is Liebler
& Co.'s gem organization, a fact which
will be appreciated by theatre goers who
have seen THE Christian and other
productions offered by this reliable firm
Reserve seats go on sale Tuesday. Price
$3.50 to % cents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
CENTRAL CHURCH RALLY DAY.
A Day of Special Services to Which the Public
Are Invited.

On the first Sunday in January, 1902,
Central M. E. Church will have a rally
day service. At the morning service
the installation of the new board of
stewards will take pace and at the
evening. services the installation of the
new officers of the Epworth League.
Special music arranged for this oc-
casion will be rendered, which promises
to be highly enjoyable, Besides the
other exercises, twenty-five new men,
bers will be received into the church on
that day
The public is cordially invited to
these special services and every men,
Der of the church is urged to be pres
ent.
Dr. T. N Ivey, of the Christian Ad-
vocate, will be present and assist in
these services
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28

DIR. JAMES WILLIAM KIDD.
spent in searching for this precious
ife-giving boon, to cure any and every
disease that is known to the human
body. There is no doubt of the doctor s
earnestness in making his claim and
the remarkable cures that he is daily eff
fecting seem to bear him out very
strongly His theory which he ad-
vances is one of reason and based on
sound experience in medical practice
of many years. 1t costs nothing to try
his remarkable Elixir of Life" as he
calls it, for he sends it free, to anyone
who is a sufferer, in sufficient quaint
ties to convince of it's ability TO cure,
so there is absolutely no risk to run
Some of the cures cited are very re-
markable, and but for reliable witness
es would hardly be credited. The lame
have thrown away crutches and walked
about after two or three trials of the
remedy. The sick, given up by home
doctors, have been restored to their
families and friends in perfect health.
rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach, heart,
liver, kidney, blood and skin diseases
and bladder troubles disappear as by
magic. Headaches, backaches. nervous
ness, fevers, consumption, coughs, colds,
asthma, catarTh bronchitis and all af-
fections of the throat, lungs or any vital
organs are easily overcome in space
of time that is simply marvellous.
Partial paralysis, locomotor, ataxia,
dropsy, govt, scrofula and piles are
quickly and permanently removed. 1t
purifies the entire system, blood and It's
sues, restores normal nerve power, cir
culation and state of perfect health
is produced at once. To the doctor all
systems are alike and equally affected
by this great Elixir of Life" Send for
the remedy today: 1t is free to every
sufferer. State what you want to be
cured of and the sure remedy for it will
be sent you free by return mail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Gathering Of Leaders Of State
Private Schools.
MEETIN SENATE CHAMBER
Well Timed Annual Address of Pres
ident s. L Sheep.
STIRRING ADDRESS BY PROF NOBLE
Prof. w. A. Wiihers Welcomes the Teachers
and Prof. Minis Of Trinity Begins
Spirited Discussion.

The first days session of the North
Carolina Association of Academies
closed last night while the question of
amalgamation Of college and academy
associations was being discussed.
The association met at o'clock in the
Senate Chamber in the afternoon, and
after some routine matters adjourned
till 7:30, when, with Vice President
John Graham in the chair, the associa-
ton heard an address of welcome from
Prof. Withers. reply from the vice
president, the presidents annual adj
dress. an address from Prof. Noble and
the opening of a discussion by Prof.
Edwin Minis, of Trinity.
The association will meet again this
morning at 9:15, the discussions and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Secretary and Treasurer N. c. Association
of Academies.

Secretary and Treasurer N. c. Association
of Academies.
toned as being in Raleigh there was
present Prof. A. F. Sans, Cary High
School: Prof j. A. Holt, Oak Ridge
Institute; Prof. Hugh Morson, Raleigh
Male Academy; Prof. M. A. Adams, Mt.
Moriah Academy; Prof. p. l.. Gray,
Bingham School; while among the Wis
itors were Prof. Edwin Minis, of Trim
ity College, and Prof. j. B. Carlyle, of
Wake Forest College.
At the afternoon session, after rou-
tine affairs were transacted, Prof. John
Graham made the report of the COM
quirements for college matriculation.
The committee recommended as the
minimum requirements for admission
to the freshan classes of the University
and the various colleges of North Caro-
lima as follows:
Greek-White's First Greek Book;
Goodwyn's Greek Gramar; Greek Read
er. Xenophon's Anabasis, three books.
I.atin-Familiarity with the gram
mar; Latin composition as embraced IL
Bingham's Grammar, or Gildersleeye's
Exercise Book to the third course;
Caesar, six books; Virgils Aeneid, six
books: Ciceros Grafton, six; Sallust's
Jugurtha, or Ovid.
English-Grammar, Elements of Rhe-
toric, Gockwood's Lessons or it's equiv
alenD; Composition, Narration ant
Description; the reading and studying
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28

of the Standard Authors as laid down
in the various college catalogues.
History-The Histories of the United
States and England; General History
(Myers'.)
Science-Physical Geography; Physi-
ology Natural Philosophy.
Observation-Disclosures completed;
Elementary Algebra, complete; Higher
Algebra through quadratics (Went-
worths or its equivalent)
GeometryThree books Plane (Went-
worth's.)
There was an animated discussion
over this report but no conclusion had
been reached when the session closed.
AT the night session the exercises be-
gan with scriptural reading by Rev.
DR.. NJ. M. Marshall and then came the
address of welcome from Prof. w. A.
Withers, of the A. and M. College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
ISICK MADE WELL
WEAK MADE STRONG.
Marvellous Elixir of Life Discovered by Fa
NOUS Doctorscientist That Cures
Every Known Ailment
Wonderful Cures are Effected That
Seem Like Miracles Performed.
The Secret of Long Life of
Olden Times Revived
The Remedy is Free to All who Send
Name and Address.

After years of patient study, and delv-
ing into the dusty record Of the past, as
well as following modern experiments
in the realms of medical science DR..
James w. Kidd, 12S First National
Bank building, Fort Wayne, Ind, makes
the startling announcement that he has
surely discovered the elixir of life. That
he is able with the aid Of a mysterious
compound, known only to himself, pro-
duced as a result of the years he has
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
THE FOE KILLS SEVEN.
Schoeffcl Ambuscaded by Bolomen Loses
a Third of His Detachment
nv the Associated PreSS)


Third of His Detachment.
(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 27.-The War De-
partment has received a cablegram from
Gen. Chaffee at Manila giving an account
of an Engagement near Depado, Samar
in which Company E, Ninth Infantry,
lost seven men killed and number
wounded.
The cablegram is as follows
Jacob H. Smith reports following:
During scout near Depado, Samar De-
cenlber oath, (Captain) Francis II.
Schoeffel with detacment of Is men,
Company E, Ninth Infantry, were at
tackled by a large force poi bolomen
spring from thickets. Severe hand to
hand fight ensued. Following casualties
occurred:
'Killed-Sergt. John P. Swisher; Cor
opral James Gaughan; Privates John
Maren, Frank McAndrews, Joseph a
Weippest, George Bedford.
Wounded--(Captain Francis ii.
Schoeffel, slightly; Corporal John II.
Russell. Privates Daniel L. McPher-
son. George Claxton, severely; Arthur
Bonnicastle, slightly. One other killed,
one wounded. Names later. No proper
ty lost. Enemy driven from field; lost
severely. Lang's detachment Philip
pine scouts arrived 500 after, assisted
i carig for wouded ad removig."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
TEN SUITS INSTITUTED.
Action Against Knights Of Honor by Members
of Oak City Lodge.

Ten suits were instituted yesterday
against the knights of Honor by MEM
bers of the disbanded Oak City Lodge.
The suits are for varying sums ranging
from 81 600 to $4,000. The members are
instituting action to recover the amounts
they paid in while members.
Those who brought action were S. w.
Whiting, Geo. w. Wynne, VIM. Wooll-
cott Samuel Merrell, n B. Broughton,
]. w. Lee, Jesse A. Jones, j. c. Neimeyer,
R. H. Bradley and J. w. Jenkins. Action
had been previously instituted against
the order by Misses Cora B. and Lilly H
, Lambeth.
The plaintiffs have retained Messrs
Busbee and Busbee and Mr.. +. S. Spruil
to prosecute the cases
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Kinston and Carolina E. r.

The Kinston and Carolina railroad
was granted articles of Incorporation
yesterday with a capital stock of $780,
600. This road will run from Kinston
through Lenoir, Duplin and Fender. The
main stockholders are n. c. Swift, C. F.
Harvey, j. w. Lynch, J. M. PARROT, P.
p. Lahens, of New York, and ]. l..
Chapman, of Pennsylvania.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
NEGRO BURNED TO ASHES.
Set Fire to the Guard House Door Thinking to
Escape.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Jerome, n. c., Dec. 27.-A negro, named
Henry Davis, who had stolen a pint of
beer from a bar-room, met his death in
horrible manner. He was arrested for
stealing, put in the guard house. and
sometime during the night he set fire to
the door thinking to burn a hole through
which he could escape. The fire burned
rapidly and the negro was completely
burned, except his heart and liver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
TOBACCO TRUST IN EUROPE.
President Duke Buying Factories in Germany
and Russia.

1t is reported that President James b.
Duke has bought the Jasmatzi Cigarette
Company of Dresden, and the factory
of Kyriazi Brothers, in Berlin.
Two other Dresden concerns-I.a Ferme
and Sulima--will be amalgamated and ab-
sorbed by the American Tobacco Com
pany. Mr.. Duke is now in st. Petersburg
presumably to buy cigarette factories in
Russia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Spencer Says Hes Not to be Chairman
(By the Associated Press.

Atlanta, Dec. 27.-Samuel Spencer, pres
ident of the Southern, Railway Company,
wired today that the story published in
several Southern papers to the effect
that he was to be made chairman OF the
Boar dof Control of the Morgan Syndi-
cate of railroads, was without founda-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Rheumatism

What is the use OF telling the rheumatic
that he feels as if his joints were being dis
located?
He knows that his sufferings are very
much like the fortunes of the rack.
What he wants TO k70ac is what Will per-
manently cure his disease.
That. according 10 thousands OF grateful
testimonials ;r
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Hoods J0rsGparilla

1t promptly neutraliZes the acid in the
blood on which the disease depends. COM
pietely eliminates it, and strengthens the
system against its return. Try Hoods.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28
Brooks Morgan A. g. P. A. Of Southern

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 27.-Brooks Morgan
has been appointed assistant general pas
senger agent of the Southern Railway
with Headquarters at Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28

Quality is what makes price. II Bur-
nett's Vanilla Extract was no better than
other extracts its price would be the
SINE. Once tried always used.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28

PTesldent n. z. ASSOClaCIOH OF ACdut-
mics.
addresses will be resumed, these being
by President T. C. Henderson, of the
Croatan Normal School, Principal j. A.
Campbell, of Buies Creek, Prof. M. H.
Holt, of Oak Ridge, and DIR. w. T.
Whitsett, of Whitsett Institute. Then
after business session and election Of
officers the association will adjourn.
The fifth annual convention began
with President S. L. Sheep, of Elizabeth
City in the chair, and Secretary r. L..
Madison, of Painter, at his post. In adj
dition to the teachers already men
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-28

Capt John B. Burwell, of Statesville
is in the city the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
B. Il. Lacy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-02
The RuRnNlc PLAGUE.

The statement OF physician who has investigated the
spread Of bubonc plague in foreign countries that the
all known diseases viii sweep this country unless
drastic preventive adopted is certainly
title to careful consideration That however is the opin
ion OF Walter Kempster Of Milwaukee who sent
abroad by President Harrison investigate the plague
various countries
There seems to no doubt that many cases of this
Asatc disease have been found in San Francisco and it
is believed that deaths from it have occurred
there Cases have been reported from the quarantine
station New York and is unlikely that other ports
win be invaded before the close OF the present season If
it is to he prevented from gaining foothold in the
extreme vigilance will have to be exercised by the officials
charged with the protection Of the public health.
The question arises whether it is wise leave this
responsibility in the hands of the local health officers who
often always their appointment to political in
fuence whether the federal government should take
charge Of the quarantine. 1t will be remembered that
when cholera threatened to invade the United States
when. in fact there dozen more of the
disease at New York quarantine station. President
Harrison directed the marine hospital officials to take
charge Of affairs under the direction of the secretary Of
the treasury, and that plague headed off,
When the health of the nation is threatened there
be clubbing to the authority of local officials,
there should be There should be- furthermore
national quarantine against all diseases which likely
become epidemic if permitted to gain oothod.
The bubonic plague is such a disease.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-02
THE NASAL FALLAcY.

TIL surprise Of the British public was complete when
physician recently declared that the English
cold bath has been responsible for vast proportion Of the
untimey deaths Of his counymen; hence cousins have
establishment reserve the affirmation another
physician that the ancient and universal opinion
that the is a index to character is faacy He
maintains that part which subject many
accidental and deveopmentaI mutations the nose and
which associated with brain only through the agency
special nerve Indicate anything concerning tenn
permanent disposition degree of intellectual capacity
OF course even though such statement should be sup
ported by the entire body of scientists it would make
change in the popular belief that tremendous nose means
a powerful mind
Anyhow it win be source Of qualification to persons
whose noses small upurned who are conscious
of their strength and originality of their
private opinion well approved conceded that at
earlier period of life before had become aborea in
his habitat and before he had acquired the prehense TAIL
the meant great deals but its Importance ndca
ing character steadily declined upward pro
gess suggested if positively predicted that the
decline of the of smell (which so important the
bloodhound for example, result at last in the disap
Of the exterior organ itself This is held be
the lesson of expnce involving the loss of organs which
have ceased to serve any important purpose
The gradual diminuton the Of the nasal organ
would effect change our ideas of facial beauty but the
loss of the sense of smell would mean real prvaton
Without this sense the pleasures of the table (Which are
the chief solace of old age) would be deuson Persons
OF high repute in the scientific maintain that there
is no sense of taste and they undertake prove by
plugging the nasal passages exclude the sense
of smell 1t is affirmed that under this condition
possible to distinguish between widely different articles Of
beyond ability to tell what is bitter sour
sweet salty metallic the of taste useless that
the delicate appreciation of gasonomic triumphs comes
chiefly ii not wholly from the sense Of smell. The deli
cac of this sense is shown in its violent agitation under
the stimulus of the odor Of single grain of which
viii years. OF course the nose does not
really smell than the eyes see or the ears hear
The nerves Of special sense merely serving TO receive i'm
preson which they convey the proper brain centers:
but as the organ of delicate smell the nose
should be regarded with respect than by those
who speak lightly of its prospective disappearance It
may not be sign of character but perhaps would not
be wei TO be able to read mems faces like book
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-02
EOuR WEARS OE HEAL

While it is true that few definite principles have been
established with regard to weather conditions and that
positive statement be made concerning the cause
of the extraordinarily high temperature of last month it
IS not to be assumed that science has no theories ON the
subject Fortunately they only theories: for other
wise there would he demand for asbestos clothing which
would send the price of the up beyond the reach Of
all but the mionaire Science has theory that we are
in the beginning of fouryear term Of increasing heat
cyclones and other oalamitous phenomena which Will tax
the vitality of the human to the utmost.
Naturally this theory deals with the sun srots Al
various times the spots have been held TO be espon
sble only for capc0us weather but also for epierics
OF crime outbreaks of philanthropy and other human &C.
contributes An eminent scientist affirmed thar the eleven
year sun spots the Of potato rot in Ireland
Not even the gulf stream has been burdene5 With the re-
sponsi6ity for many mysteries have the sun spots
II is alleged thar the spots (which holes in the vaporous
covering Of the SUM produced by condition Of furious
and uncommon activity Of the and that this activity
also causes the high temperature on the eahs surface
Locer the astronomer has determined that besides the
eleven year cycle Of spots there Is also thryfre
year cycle Il is now affirmed that are at the begin
ming OF Eraat cycle and for four years must suffer froa
exraordna-y conditions that this month we have had
mere suggestion az what GA can do in. the way Of
warming us up- Next year we shall come To rega.d a
Temperature Of 100 as only rather warm
There is reason why scientists should net have tbesr
periods Of relaxation from matters Of dry facts durins
which they allow their fancy some play Scientists
formidable only when they dealing with in5ubabe
facts in this there is only hypothesis TO sustain
them. II is safe &c predict hat-sone time great deal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-02
known about weather phenomena; but enough
is known now to cause alarm about next Julys heat
BALDWIN Has srARr Ed.

Evelyn B. Baldwin. at the head Of what is said by
experts be the best organized and equipped expedition
that entered the arcs has sailed the voyage in
which he hopes win for the American flag the distinction
Of being first to be unfured at the north pole.
The explorer expressed confidence that the American
energy money enlisted in the enterprise and the novel
methods brought its aid would bring TO the
efforts of himself and his associates.
Three vessels. well provisioned, large company of
scientists and everything in the way of equipment that
experience could suggest make up the expedition and all
are now on the seas bound northward.
Mr. Baldwin the steamer America the flagship will
first to Archange where he will take 425 dogs, if
Siberian ponies and six Siberian dog trainers Forty
in all viii accompany him the America. This
the first time that Siberian ponies have been used in
arctic exploration and the voyagers expect important
suits from the experiment
The America preceded northward by the two
other vessels of the expedition the Frithjof and the Begi
The America and Frtiof which sailed together from
Vroncoe Norway, parted at Honingsvaag July
IS the Fthof sailing direct for Franz Joseph Land The
Begca sailed July % for the coast Of Greenland to
establish supply stations.
From Archangel Mr.. Baldwin expects to skirt the
northern coast Of Norway Vardoe from where he viii
within days begin in earnest his dash for
new farthest north.