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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
THE STATE BOARD
OF TAX ASSESSORS
Its First Meeting Was Held
Yesterday.
SWORN IN BY IlInGE ARK
SWORN IN BY JUDGE CLARK
The Members of the Corporation Com.
mission Constitute This Board.
THEY WILL Be IN SESSION TODAY
The Board Has General Supervisory Power
Over the Collection Of Taxes and the En-
forcement of the Machinery ic'.
Must Visit Each County.

The State Board of Tax Commissioners
met yesterday at the office of the Cor
poration Commission.
This meeting was in accordance with
the law making the Corporation Com
mission the Board of Tax Assessors. and
for the purpose of organizing the latter
body.
All the members of the commission were
present, the Constitutional oath of
office being administered by Justice Wal
ter Clark. The Board proceeded then
to organize. The election of an assistant
clerk was postponed until the April meet
ing. There are five candidates for the
position.
The commission will be in session to-
dav.
The Board of Tax Commissioners was
created in the machinery act passed by
the last Legislature. 1t is to consist Of
the Corporation Commission, the mem
bers of which are to devote their whole
time to the duties Of the office. and shall
receive an additional salary of $500 per
v.
meetings are to be held, on the first
Tuesday of March, June, July, August,
September and October of each year
1t shall have access to all books, papers,
documents. &C., of the State department,
and of the counties and towns. 1t may
compel the attendance of witnesses, and
may examine witnesses under oath. 1t
may examine the books, papers or ac-
counts of any corporation owning property
liable to taxation, and persons falling to
appear when summoned are liable to a
fine OF $1,000.
The duties of the board, generally stat
ed, are to exercise general supervision
over the tax-listers and assessing officers
of the State. and to take such measures
as will secure the enforcement of the
machinery act to the end that all property
liable to assessment for taxation shall
be placed upon the assessment rolls and
assessed at its actual cash value.
Each county in the State will be visited
each year by at least one member of
the board, to hear complaints and in
spect the work of the tax officers. The
board shall make report to the Governor
each year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
BISHOP rs ACQUITTED
Arranging the Program For Southern Educa-
tional Conference
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Winston Salem, N c., March 21.-Sup-
ervisor A. Bishop of the county convict
camp, at which a white prisoner was
beaten to deathsa few weeks ago, was
given hearing today before the County
Commissioners. The board acquitted the
supervisor. deciding that the charges
against him were not sustained Pink
Fulton, the guard who did the whipping,
is still at large
DR.. G.. S. Dickerman Of New Haven,
Conn, and DR.. Chas. F. Meserve, Presi-
dent Of Shaw University were here today
assisting the local committee in ar
ranging the program for the Southern
Educational Conference to be held next
month. Several names have been added
to the program, among them being DR.
Chas. H. Parkhurst. the noted New YORK
divine DR. Russell, dean of Columbia
College; Dr. Talton Williams, of Phlla-
delphia; Col Francis w. Parker. of Chi
cago, and Bishop McVicker, OF Rhode
Island. Governor Aycock and number
of distinguished educators have ALREADY
accepted invitations to be present ana
take part in the conference.
Congressman Spencer Blackburn mas
appointed Mr.. Charles Cowles Assistant
Clerk of the Federal court at StatesYlHe,
his private Secretary.
AT meeting of the school board last
night, the charge of corporally Furnishing
boys contrary to the rules of the board
was preferred against Prof d. d. smith,
principal of West Winston graded school
After hearing Prof. Smiths statement
the board voted unanimously to Withdraw
the charge whereupon Prof. Smith ten
dered his resignation stating that ne leit
it best for himself, the board and all con-
cerned that the relations be dissolved
The board accepted Prof. Smiths reslgna-
ton, and he will leave at once for Chapel
Hill. where he will resume his law
studies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
SICK HEADACHE

I'VE certainly ought to have right to
cross examine him.
The President Judge Clark, come
back to the stand, the ether side want
to ask you some questions.
Mr. Osborne (hurriedly, as Judge Clark
came from the lobby to resume the wit
ness chair: ooh / don't care to cross
examine him"
Where people had smiled before they
now laughed outright.
The four members Of the sub commit
tee that took evidence in this case while
the Impeachment Resolution was under
investigation. were now sworn. These
were Judge Allen, Judge Graham Mr..
Craig and Mr. Spainhour-all OF these
are also members Of the Board Of Man
ayers. The fifth member of the sub-com-
mittee-Judge Connor-is not in the city.
All Of them testified that Judge Mont
gomery took the regular witness cath
that he would tell the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth in regard
to the matter under investigation and
not an oath simply to answer trutAfully
such questions as, might be asked" as
Judge Montgomery had stated in his tes-
timony on Wednesday,
The testimony of Judge Montgomery,
as taken before the committee, revised
by him and printed, was now put in
evidence, but not without a vigorous pro-
test from the defense.
The President, however, over-rulod the
objections, saying: Judge Montgomery
swore that he testified before the com
mittee; he said he revised his testimony
and as revised it was printed, The evil
dence is therefore competent for the pur-
pose of impeaching his testimony.
THE EVIDENCE CLOSED.
On cross examination Of Judge Allel
he was asked:
Neither of the Respondents were Their,
when witnesses were being examined
were they?"
mo, nor any one representing them.
Mr.. Watson: do you insist that the
judges ought to have been represented
Capt. Cook: mo, l do not"
At this point Mr.. Pou, for the proseeu
ton, asked permission to introduce the
records showing the organization of tht
North Carolina Shell-fish Commission fol
the purpose of showing that G. G. AlleI
was duly elected secretary of the com
mission and that the vouchers ordered
paid by the court ought to have beer
signed by the secretary, as directed b!
law.
The defense objected to this, Capt
Cook arguing that proper foundation
had not yet been laid for this, evidence
Mr.. C. M. Busbee, for the prosecution
argued that this evidence was along thu
same line as were the voucher paid b,
the Treasurer and the papers from tn
Auditors office.
The papers were ruled out.
The prosecution then called as thei
next witness, Mr. e. j. Justice.
He failed to respond and Mr.. Watson
announced for TIE Managers that all thei
evidence was now in. This was at 11:35
Counsel for the Respondents asked tim
to confer, and the court took a recess O
fifteen minutes.
When the court convened again at 11;5
the argument of counsel was begun, Ma.
Guthrie for the prosecution making tn
first speech.
A synopsis of his remarks is found |
another column.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
INSTITUTE AT TOWNSVILLE.
Rev p. T. Knapp is Chairman. A Number Of
Fine Addresses Made.

Rev. w. G. Clements, arrived in the
city yesterday from Youngsville, where
he attended the Ministerial Institute. He
reported that large crowds were attend
ing, and much interest had been manifest
ed Rev. P. T. Knapp was elected chair
man. Mr.. Clements preached the open
ing sermon on Restoration" The Cues
tion of Home Missions was discussed fully
by Rev. w. c. Wicker, of Newport News,
Va, and l.. l. Cox, of Elon College. w. G.
Clements, Raleigh and DR.. Wellons.
Preaching the word" was the subject
of a fine talk by DR.. G. H. Rowland, of
Elon College. DR.. j. U. Newman preached
on The Problem of the Twentieth Cen
tury." Rev S. B. Knapp, of Youngs-
Vile. spoke on "Bible Study of Justifi-
cation" Rev. j. o. Atkinson. of Elon
College spoke on the Outlook for the
Church in the Twentieth Century"
Among the ministers present and TAX
ing part are Rev. p. T. Klapp, Rev. S. B.
Knapp, Rev. w. w. Staly, Rev. W. O..
Wicker, Rev. ]. u. Newman. Rev. P. H.
Fleming, Prof j. o. Atkinson, Rev. A. p.
Barbee, Rev. C. H. Rowland. Rev. L. T.
Cox, Rev. M. p. Porter, and Rev. ]. W.
Wellons.
The program for today is as follows;
Testimony meeting, led by Kew. +. 4.
Knapp, Elon College, N. G.
Emphatic Points in the Declaration OF
Principles of the Christian Church, by
Rev. J. W. Holt, Burlington, n c.
; 1.-The Preachers Function in the King
dom of God," by Rev. w. w. Staly, d. D.,
Suffolk, Va.
Question Box" conducted by Rev. r.
H. Fleming, Burlington, n. c.
A meeting for Questions on Difficulties
in the Spiritual Life and Prayer by Rey.
NJ P. Porter, Berkeley, Va.
Pastoral Work for Country Churches;
How to Make it Most Effective in the
Salvation of Souls" by Rev. j. w. Well
Ions, Durham, N. c., and Rev. G. r. I'm
derwood, Jonesboro. n. c., followed by
general discussion
THE Bible Doctrine of Regeneration
It's Place and It's Necessity in the Bible
Plan Of Salvation" by Rev. w. D. Har-
ward, Youngsville, N. G..
A paper by Rev. p. T. Klapp, Elon Col
lege. N. C.
The Pastors Part in Foreign Mission
Work, by Rev. E. T. Isley, Auburn, n
c.. followed by general discussion.
Prayer meeting, led by Rev. l.. |. Cox,
Elon College, N. C.
THE. Christian Denomination, by Rev.
d. A. Long, D. D., LII. D., Graham, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
RECEIVERS SALE.

BY order Of the Superior court OF
Durham county. we will offer for sale
at the store house on Main street Dur-
ham, occupied by the Lewith Mersan-
tile company, on Saturday, March ou'
1901. at II o'clock a. M. the entire STOCK
of goods OF Lewith Mercantile company
of clothing, dry goods, notions, furnl-
ture, hardware, crockery, groceries,
store fixtures, etc.
Terms OF sale 25 per cent cash, bal
inventoring about $4,000, CONSISTING
ance upon days notice of confirmation
of sale by court. Stock can be Inspected
by persons contemplating purchasing.
A fine opportunity
T. 3. Christian q V. Ballard,
Receivers of Lewith Mercantile Com
pany. March 15 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
WHAT IS OVARITlS?

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied
by a sense of tenderness and heat low
down in the side, with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates inflammation.
On examination it will be found that
the region of pain shows some swell
ing. This is the first stage OF oyarltls::
inflammation of the ovary. II the ROOF
OF your house leaks, my sister, you nave
it fixed at once; why not pay the same
respect to your own body?
You need not, you ought not TO let
yourself go, when one of your own sex
holds out the helping hand to you' ana
will advise you without money, ana
without price. Write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Masa-, and tell her all your symP
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22

toms. Her experience in treating te-
male ills is greater than any other
living person. Following is letter
from woman who is thankful for
avoiding terrible operation.
:" was suffering to such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
clan thought an operation would be
necessary.
Lydia e. Pinl1ham's Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, / decided to try it. After using
several bottles l found that l was
cured. My entire system was toned
up, and l suffered no more with my
ovarieR. Minis. ANNA AsroN, Troy, No
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Goes to San Francisco.
Special to News and observer.l

Durham, n c.. March 21.-Mr. o. S.
Smoot, who has been connected with the
Erwin Cotton Mill Company since its or
ganization, has resigned and will leave
in a short time for San Francisco. He
has also rendered his resignation as post
master of West Durham, which place he
has held since the office was established
in 1894. Mr.. Smoot will have charge of
the San Francisco office Of his brother,
Col. E. K Smoot, who is large con-
tractor. Col Srnoot. who is son of Mr.,
W. II. Smoot Of Durham, has the contract
with the Government of Mexico for
deepening the harbor of Manzanillo on
the Pacific coast. building wharves, ETC.,
for which he is TO receive several mil
lion dollars. 1t will require several
years to complete this work. Mr. 0. S.
Smoot will leave in few days for his
Western home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Steamer COllides With Schooner.
lBy the Associated Press.

TDy INC As5UUIdIEU TTVSs.J
Philadelphia, Pa, March 21.-The Brit
ish steamer Wildcroft for Havana was
in collision March 10Th about p. M eff
Edgemoor, Del, with the schooner BERTHE
and Maud from Wear River, Maryland,
with pine wood and the barge Calvert.
from North Carolina with lumber, which
were both in tow for Philadelphia; the
schooner lost her bowsprit and headgear
and also had bows damaged. The barge
was strained considerably. The steamer
proceeded damage, if any. not ascer-
tanned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
CIVIL RULE BEGINS JUNE 80.
The Military to be Kept in the Philippines to
Support It
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Marcn 21.-The transfer
from the military to the civil Govern
ment in the Philippines is expected to
occur about June 3Oth. according TO cal
culations made at the War Department
upon information received from the
Taft Commission and Gen Macarthur.
1t is known that even where civil gov
ernments are being est established by the
Philippine Commission the military will
be necessary for some time to support
the civil authorities.
1t is the intention 10 withdraw as far
as, possible the military from any partic-
ipation in the Government established
and the soldiers will, az they do now in
many parts of the islands, be more of
a police than a military force. Wher-
ever possible, native police will be or
ganized to support the, military authori-
ties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
CYCLONE AT BELLEMoNT.
Bridge Across the Great Alamance and Two
Ho, SO Demoli shed.
Especial to News and Observer

ISpeclaI 70 News and UDSeTVerD
Burlington, n. c., March 21.-News
reached here this morning of a cyclone at
Bellemont, cotton factory village, about
seven miles southeast of this place. The
bridge across Great AIamance was utterly
demolished, the cotton house was blown
down, the smoke stack of the factory was
overthrown, the store of Mr.. James
Sharpe was also blown down, and several
other houses unroofed.
No lives were lost and no one injured
as far as can be learned. The wires are
down, and no direct communication can be
had with Bellemont. There was a con-
siderable storm here, but no damage done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Ross Nc Donald.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial 70 News and ObserVer.)
jackson Springs, Moore County, N c.,
March 21.At 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon in the parlor of Jackson Springs
Hotel q few friends witnessed a very
pretty marriage, Mr.. NJ c. Mcdonald, a
successful merchant of West End, and
Miss BERTHE Ross, daughter of eX-Sheriff
r. r. Ross, of Randolph county, being
united in marriage by Rev W. K.
Lowdermilk cnd Rev. Mr.. Hassell.
After the marriage an eloquent sup
per was served.
Later the bride and groom drove over
to West End in time to take the vestibule
train for High Point from whence they go
to Northern cities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Meeting Of soldiers Home Association

There will be meeting of the in
corporators of the Soldiers Home AS
ISOLATION in the office of the State Audi
tor on Wednesday, March q, 1901, at
noon, for the purpose of electing two
directors of the "Home" and ten MEM
beers Of the association, as provided by
law, and for ether necessary business.
A full attendance is urgently requested.
BY order of
]. S. Carr, President.
Alex Stronach, Acting Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Wollcott Not to be in the Cabinet
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 21.--It is stated on
high authority that former Senator VOL
colt, of Colorado, is not to succeed Sec
rotary Hitchcock as the head of the
Interior Department. member of the
Cabinet stated to the Associated Press
that the President has no intention of
making any changes in his Cabinet furtn-
er than selecting a successor to Attorney
General Griggs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Noted Tenor Blows Out His Brains.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Louis, March 20-Charles Hum
phries, tenor singer, leader of the choir
at the Second Baptist church and we'll
known society man, committed suicide in
his studio today The cause for the act
is unknown. The revolver with which
the fatal shot was fired lay beside the
body which had fallen in front of the
piano. Mr.. HUMPHREYS, who was thirty
two years old, was well known in musical
circles throughout the country as an
oratorio singer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
A Brother of Botha Killed.
(By The Associated Press.

London March 21.-A dispatch from
lord Kitchener, dated at Pretoria, March
goth, says:
Philip Botha, a brother of the Boer
commandment general was killed on the
Doornberg- His two sons were wounded
The Beers of the Orange River Colony
have disbanded and scattered. De Wet
is in the neghborhood of Hebron.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
] he Battleship Kentucky
lBY thc Associatcd Prcss)

Washington, March 21-Thc battleship
hentucky, which recentl.- arrived at "a
Vlte from the United states has oeeh
assigned by the Navy Department 20 ne
the fla9ship of Rear Admiral Kempn' IN
the 9lace of the. Newark. which has been
ordered home to be repaired, at the New
York Navy Yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22

Commencing February 25th, S. A. /.
mileage tickets of one thousand miles
sold at rate of $500 will be good over
entire system, including the State OF
Florida This Of course does not cor
flict in any way with one thousand mile
tickets, good for families in the state
of North Carolina and two thousand
mile tickets, sold at rate of $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
SAYS HE WAS TORTURED.

'T suffered such pain from corns
could hardly walk writes H. Robinson,
HiIlsborough, ILL.,, "but Bucklen's Arnfca
Salve completely cured them" Acts like
magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores,
scaIds. burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer
of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaran-
teed by al druggists. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Democratic Executive Committee

The Democratic Executive committee
of the city of Raleigh is hereby called
to meet at the Mayors office this Fri
day. evening, at $3.50 o'clock, for the
purpose of calling !. primary for the
city election.
W. NJ RUSS,
Chairman
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
WHAT'S YOUR FACE WORTH?

Sometimes a fortune, but never If you
have a sallow complexion, Jaundiced
look, moth patches and bloches on the
skin. all signs of Liver Trouble. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills give Clear Skin,
Rosy Cheeks Rich Complexion. Only %
cents at all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22

II can understand how badly that
French editor felt wien he was shot"
Naturally. Any editor would have a
special dislike to an article, and that
article loaded one going in in spite Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Postofices Advanced in Grade
lBy the Associated Press.l

Washington, March 21.-The fourth
class Postoffices at Maxton, n. c. and
Clinton, n c.. have been advanced to the
grade as third-cl Offices
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
Sale Of L and.

North Carolina--wake County:
In the Superior Court, Before w. NJ Russ,
| Clerk.
Bryant Smith, Administrators OF A. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-22
CHANGE IN S AL MILEAGE TICKLE

Feb. %. 80 days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-22
s13124 81
BrattIeboro Free Library.

The annual town report shows that
the Free library has been fortunate
in the receipt of two legacinS during
the past year. one of 500, from the
late Dorman b. Eaton, and the other
of $500, from the late DR.. George Leon
Walker. Both of these are being de-
voted to the purchase of books, accord
ing to the wishes of the donors. The
total number of volumes now upon the
library shelves is 1857, of which 4l6
have been added since the report OF
last year OF these, 244 have been
purchased by the town fund, and the
remainder donated by individuals.
The total number of books issued to
readers during the year was l6,OSO,
against 1874 volumes in the last re-
port, but this diminution is fully &C
counted for by the closure of the in
stitution during the month of August
for the purpose of taking a stock &C
count of the contents of the shelves,
a duty which had not been performed
for three years. This was most thor
oughly done by the treasurer, with the
very gratifying result that one vol
ume only was found to be missing
from the whole number of 1877 now
entered on the catalogue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-22
EAST NoRTHFlELD, MASS.
Plans for Addition to the Mortified
Hotel.

The directors of the Mortified no.
tel company at a recent meeting at
Boston, decided to enlarge the din
ing room of the hotel the coming sea
son. About nine years ago the din
ing room was enlarged to make room
for the extra people who would be &C
commodated in the annex, which had
been built the season before. The
new extension containing Al rooms,
was completed last spring and because
of this it is found necessary to IN
crease the size of the dining room
to accommodate between 1870 and 200
people. Architect Fuller of Albany,
N. Y, who made the plans for the new
extension, is now working on the
plans and as soon as the training
school closes the last of March the
carpenters will start work. Other
changes in the interior that will add
to the comfort of the guests are con
templated.
Mrs. ID. w. Whittle suffered a frac-
ture of the small bone in her forearm
recently by being thrown out of a
sleigh. She was driving ut the time
with her daughter, Mrs. w. r. Moody
and granddaughter. Mrs. Moody and
the baby were not injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-22
1881 Equal to 1881.

The aggregate population of the ten
largest cities and towns in Vermont,
Burlington. Rutland, Barre, Montpel-
Ter, St Adams, st. Johnsbury, Ben
nington. Brattleboro, Bellows Falls
and Winooski. is 1881. The popu-
lation of the ten smallest towns, elias
tenbury, Baltimore, Somerset, st,
George, Brunswick, Searsburg, Brook
line, East Haven, Athens and CRANKY,
is 1881. Each group, OF course, &C
cording to Vermont's present system
of town representation, has ten rep
resentatives in the state Legislature.
In other words, the representatives
from the towns in the first group rep
resent over oil times the POT ulation
that the other ten do, and yet she sec
ond ten have as much power in shap-
ing legislation and cast as many votes
as the first The iniquity of the
present system could hardly be more
forcibly shown
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-22
Ts Cure a Cold In one DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. rs cents.