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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
HELEN POST INDICTED
The Grand Jury Charges the Mental Scientist
With Schemes to Defraud
(By the Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 14.-The grand
jury in the United States court has re-
turned a true bill in the case against
Helen Post, alias Helen Wilmans, or
Sea Breeze, Fla. The indictment charges
that the defendant violated section 5,4S0
of the revised statutes by deVsng
schemes to defraud divers persons under
false and fraudulent pretenses en- her
part, by representing that she possessed
the power of mental science Or mind
cure to cure all forms of disease and
weakness, for which she received money
that was converted to her own use. The
case promises to become celebrated as
the mental scientists at their recent ma
tonal convention in Sea Breeze, voted
to participate in the defense Of the ac-
cused woman and her associates
Miss Post was arrested in August last
and has been under $5,005 bail. Her
husband Colonel G. G. Post, and her
SON in law, c. f. Burgman, were indicted
in Macon, Ga, last month.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
TO BRING OUT THE REAL FACTS.
We Want to Get the Matter Before Impartial
Men, Says Mr.. Pearre.
(By the Associated Press.


Washington, Dec. 14.-Representative
Pearee, of Maryland, who represents
the Maryland district from which Ad
miral Schley came, stated today that
he would introduce a resolution for a
Congressional investigation of the en-
tire Sampson Schley affair, unless his
colleague from Maryland, Mr.. Schirm,
who had contemplated introducing such
resolution, carried out this action.
Mr.. Pearre says he has not formulated
the details of the proposed Congression-
al inquiry but he thinks it would be de-
srable to have it conducted by special
committee rather than by one of the
regular committees of the House.
THE main purpose" said he, "is to
get the subject before an impartial
body of men, wholly disconnected with
the navy and free FROM the prejudices
which seem to exist in certain naval
circles. 1t is by having an investiga-
tion by men of such disinterested char
acter that the real facts can be brought
out The PROCEEDINGS before the court
followed the strictest legal and official
formality and much evidence was
barred out on technical grounds, which
Congressional investigation would bring
out. / will defer, however, to the wishes
of my colleague, Mr.. Schirm, as he first
announced the purpose to Introduce a
resolution of investigation. But in case
he does not act, my resolution will be
introduced"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
FOR COMPLETE vINDICATI0N.
Joint Resolution Introduced in Lower House
Of the Virginia Assembly
(By the Assocated Press.l

Richmond, Va, Dec. 14.-Delegate Ba-
ker, of Chesterfield, today introduced in
the Lower House of the Virginia General
Assembly a joint resolution calling for
the appointment by the presiding officers
of the two bodies of the assembly of a
Joint committee composed of three on the
part of the House and two on the part
of the Senate, to ascertain the senti-
ments of the people of Virginia on the
subject, and to communicate them to
Virginia's Representatives in the two
Houses of Congress, calling upon them
to do all in their power to see that those
sentiments-which are believed to be in
dignant at the findings of the court-be
carried into effect, to the end that Rear
Admiral Schley shall have complete vim
dication from the attacks that have been
made upon him.
The resolution was adopted by the
House.
In the same body, Mr.. Folkes, of Rich
mond, offered a series of resolutions, eX-
pressing approval of the course of Ad-
miral Schley in the naval campaign at
Santiago, thanking him on behalf of the
people of Virginia; deprecating the at
tempt of the naval clique to malign him,
and recommending that only such his
tories be'used in the public schools of the
State as shall correctly record and mar
rate his services.
The resolutions were referred. the Re-
publicans voting for the reference.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
THE BILL OF COMPLAINT
Alleges Worthwhile Factory Insolvent
Operating at Loss.
THIS is PLACED Ar $4,000 A MONTH
And the Heirs Of the Late Or. J. M. Worth Say
Further That the Company Owes $685.
600 Due and Payable With
in Ninety DAYS.
in Ninety Days.
Especial to News and observer.)

|. Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro N. c., Dec. 14.-In the Dis
trict Court this afternoon, Judge Boyd
appointed Dr. John H. McAden, OF Char
lotte, and w. H. Ragan, of High Point.
receivers for the Worth Manufacturing
Company, owning and operating cotton
mills at Worthwhile, Central Falls and
Randleman, Randolph county. The re-
ceivers were directed to take immediate
possession Of property.
The motion for the appointment of re-
ceivers was made by Charles Price, Sails
bury; G. 3. Watson, Winston Salem;
Jones G. Tillett, Charlotte attorneys for
Robert W. Bingham, Louisville, Ky, and
Mrs. Mary Mckee, Clarksville, Tenn,
heirs OF the late DR.. j. M. Worth.
The bill of complaint alleges that the
company is insolvent and is operating at
an average loss of $4,000 month 1t
further alleges that the company owes
SIPS, 600, due and payable within ninety
days. The estate of the late DR.. Worth
consists largely of stock in the Worth
Manufacturing Company and the present
turn of affairs is due TO litigation over
the will of the deceased. The Worth
Manufacturing Company was capitalized
at 100000.
Judge Boyd today appointed W. II.
Tunis, Baltimore, and j. A. Hadlcy, Mt.
Airy, receivers of the Mt. Airy Lum-
Der and Manufacturing Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
A CHEMIST HONORED
National Academy of Science
Shows Faith.
A Grant of $500 TO Or. Baskerville to Aid Him
in His { for to- isolate
Carolinium.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Chanel Hill, ~ c., Dec. 14.-Dr. Bask-
erville has received a grant Of three
hundred dollars from the National
Academy of Science, to aid him in his re-
searches on the new element, which he
thinks he has discovered in thorium.
DR.. Baskerville is being assisted in his
work by Dr.. J. E. Mills and Mr.. R. o. E.
Davis, of the department of chemistry in
the University. They are working night
and day to isolate Carolinium, which they
believe exists in thorium compounds OBJ
tanned from monoZite sand. The re-
search is a most difficult one, and great
patience and care are required. But 1t
promises results which will rebound to
the credit of science in the University,
and it will also be one of the most promi-
nent contributions to chemistry for the
year
A preliminary report of the work was
presented at the Denver meeting of the
American Chemical Society, and the re-
port attracted such attention as to Sc
cure two grants, one of fifty dollars
from the American Association for the
advancement of science, and the one re ,
ferred to above. This appeared to be the
first time a grant has ever been made by
the National Academy of Science to a
Southern chemist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Bill Stolen From Great Northern Afloat
Blythe Associated Press.) =.


Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 14.-Growing
out of the shooting of Policemen Din
widdie and Saylor last night by an un-
known man. who afterwards escaped,
discovery has been made today that a
large number of unsigned Montana bank
bills, stolen in the Great Northern train
robbery last July, have been circulated
here, and it is believed the unknown
man put them afloat. Two Knoxville
men who presented $40 bill of this
description at a clothing store today
were arrested. They are known to have
been with the assailapt of the officers
since he arrived here Monday. 1t is
said they have agreed to identify the
mans picture if it is in the rogues' gal
lery here. The officers believe the man
is in hiding in or near the city and hope
to capture him, as he was badly wound
ed
About SO, 800 of the Montana bills have
been discovered here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

before last about IL o'clock. The freight
on the Atlantic and Danville road left
Keysville a few minutes before IL and
when two miles out it was discovered
that the gasoline was escaping quite
rapidly. The train was stopped and a
brakeman went under the car to stop the
leak. The conductor was holding the
lantern some distance from the car but
the escaping gasoline ignited and the
brakeman was blown out on the en-
bankment but fortunately was not seri-
ously hurt.
Miss Belle Rogers died in Richmond
yesterday morning at S:15 o'cloc and
her remains weer brought here this af-
ternoon for interment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
An Appeal in the Worth Will Case.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Asheboro, n. c., Dec. 14.-Randolph
Superior Court adjourned here today
after full two weeks session, Judge
A. l.. Coble presiding. The motion be-
fore the judge for removal in the Worth
will case was refused the plaintiff, and
an appeal to the Supreme Court taken
after a weeks trial
The jury returned verdict for $12,-
600 in favor of the Asheboro Wood and
Iron Works against the High Point,
Randleman, Asheboro and Southc
railroad. The railroad people appealed
to the Supreme Court.
Solicitor Wiley Rush lies very i'll at
his home here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
A SHOT IN THE DARK
Husband Morta|Iy Wounds
Wife by Mistake.
Aroused by Her Whisper He Took His Gun tc
Shoot Burglar But Shot Her
Instead.
Especial to News and Observcr.)


Aberdeen, N. c., Dec. 14.-Last night J.
A. Randall, of Aberdeen, an engineer on
the Aberdeen and Rockfish road, mistook
his wife for a burglar and shot and NOR
tally wounded her.
Mr.. Randall had retired shortly before
IL o'clock and fallen asleep, and soon
his wife rushed into the room and awoke
him by placing her hands on his cheek,
whispering excitedly:
"Get up quick, burglar is crawling
right in at the window
Mr. Randall sprang to the closet for
his Winchester rife In the meantime
his wife crept out into the hall to listen,
but Randall did not suspect it, for he had
told her to sit down on the bed.
1t was very dark, but as he cropt into
the hall he could discern his wife's form
in front of the glass door. He raised
his gun quickly and fired, the bail
striking her in the stomach passing en- :
tirely through the body and lodging in
the wall.
Mrs. Randall screamed, and then he
discovered his horrible mistake. He laid
her on the bed and ran for DR.. Mcleod.
The doctor was up and had heard the
report and scream and met him at the
door. In a moment he was at her bed
side.
The Mortified neighbors rushed in and
everything has been done that could be,
but she will most surely die.
Mrs. Randall was a Miss Smith of
Anson county, we'll educated, talented and
a general favorite in Aberdeen. Mr..
Randall is a good substantial man. He
is Frustrated with grief. They have
three children the youngest not yet
weaned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Cloudburst at Spring City.
BY the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 14-A spe-
cial to the News from Spring City,
Tenn, says cloudburst in the noun
tains last night forced Pinet river out
of it's banks from three to five feet
higher than ever known before and
flooded the town, driving people from
their homes and damaging property.
About 100 feet of the Cincinnati South
ern railway was washed away only fif-
teen minutes after passenger train No.
8, southbound, passed over it this morn
ing. The waters are still rising and
rain still falling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Directors of A. and n. G.

Mr.. Chas. M. Busbee, returned yester-
day from Newbern, where he attended a
meeting Of the directors of the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad Only rou-
tine business was transacted this being
one of the regular meetings of the board.
The directors expressed their gratifica-
tion at the continued improvements being
made in the road bed and rolling stock.
President James A. Bryan has made a
progressive and up-to-date president and
he has worked wonderful Improvement
in the road.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
THE FINDINGS DISCUSSED.
Meyer Says Dewey's Statement Expresses the
Verdict Of the People
(By the Associated Press )


Washington, Dec. 14.-Among mem
bers of the House of Representatives
the findings in the Schley case were dis
cussed with great interest, and consid-
cradle speculation was indulged in as to
the prospect of a Congressional investi-
cation of the subject. The prevailing
view appeared to be that much will de-
pend upon the wishes of Admiral Schley
and his friends in the Maryland delega-
tion. Representative Cummings, of
New York, was the only member of
the naval committee at the House to-
day. He pointed out that Representa-
tive Williams, of Mississippi, already
had introduced resolution proposing an
investigation and that under the rules
or the House this would become privi-
legged, and could be called upon the floor
If not reported from a committee within
two weeks from the time it was intro
duced. The Williams resolution was in
troduced about week ago. so that it
will become privileged and can be
called up Immediately after the holi-
days. Aside from this resolution it is
expected that various others will be in
troduced now that the findings of the
court have been announced.
Chairman FoSS, of the House naval
committee, declined to express an opin-
ion as to- whether Congress would deal
with the Schley case. He says he has
been careful to avoid taking sides on
the subject, as it might come before
the committee, and he wishes to pre-
serve wholly impartial attitude.
Among Mr.. Foss' associates it is the
general understanding that the chair
man is not favorable to Congressional
action.
Chairman Payne, the majority floor
leader, when asked if Congressiobal
investigation was likely to be held,
said
why should Congress go into the
subject? Admiral Schley has had his
day in court and / doubt whether it
would be advisable for Congress to go
over the ground already covered by the
court"
Representative Meyer, of Louisiana,
a member of the Naval committee, and
an authority on naval affairs, said:
II do not think there should be Con-
gressionaI investigation. The verdict of
the American people finds it's best ex-
pressions in the findings of Admiral
Dewey"
Representative Hay, of Virginia,
chairman of the House Democratic
caucus, said
ik ink my Democratic associates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
PROF. RHoDER PROMOTED.
Elected to Chair in the State Normal College
Of. Georgia

Mr. Alexander Rhodes, assistant in
horticulture at the A. and M. College,
has been elected to the chair Of geo.
graphy and nature studies in the
State Normal College of Georgia. Of
which Prof. r. G. Branson is president.
Mr. Rhodes is a native of Albemarle
county, Va, and was educated at the
Miller Manual Training School when
Prof w. S. Massey was a member of
the faculty there. Shortly after Pref.
Massey came to Raleigh. Mr.. Rhodes
was chosen as assistant and has been at
the A. and M. College since 1890. He is
a first-class man and his associates re-
gret to see him leave Raleigh but con-
gratulate him upon his promotion He
is a quiet and unassuming gentleman
and is held in the highest esteem hSrc.
Prof Rhodes will enter upon his du-
ties at Athens about the middle Of
January.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Lieut.. Wooten Extremely Ill.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., Dec. 14.A letter re-
ceived today by his father conveys the
distressing news that Lieut.. Bradley
Wooten, u. S. A., is extremely i'll in a
hospital near Havana, where he has
been suffering with appendicitis. A
second operation was found necessary a
week or more ago, and the result was
not so successful as was hoped. His life
is now despaired of. The news today
came from his young wife. who Joined
her husband about two months ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Several Representatives Speak Of the
Chances of Congressional
Action.
MUCH WILL DEPEND ON sCHLEY's WISHES
A Resolution for an investigation Will be Intro
duced by One Of the Maryland Rep
resentatiyes. Views Of Different
Congressman.
Congressman.
(By the Associated Press }


Washington, Dec 14.-The Secretary of
the Navy 1ow has before him for review
the report of the Court of Inquiry in the
Schley case. He is naturally taking
time to do this carefully so that imme-
date action is not expected. Meanwhile
the court is technically in session and
will remain so until dissolved by order
of Secretary Long, who convened it. The
practice in such cases is laid down specifi-
cally in naval regulation number 1889 re-
specting courts of inquiry in the follow
ing language:
The proceedings of court of inquiry
must be authenticated by the signatures
or the President and Judge Advocate of
the court only, and are then to be sub
mitted for the consideration of the officer
convening the court after which the court
may adjourn temporarily to await his
further Instructions
The question has been raised since
the appearance of the two reports in
print, how far Admiral Dewey. the Presi-
dent, subscribed to the opinions expressed
in the first report and in the findings by
appending his signature, that signature
being required of him apparently by the
regulation above quoted, regardless of his
individual opinion In response to in
quiry on this point, the Judge Advocate
General of the Navy says:
According to naval practice Admiral
Dewey, by affixing his signature to the
report of the Court of Inquiry in the
case of Rear Admiral Schley expresses
full concurrence in all the findings of
fact and in all the opinions reached by
the court, except those with respect to
which he has in terms signified dissent
in his minority opinion"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
President Morgan in Jail.
(Rv the Associated Press.l

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1.-two more
warrants have been sworn out against
George w. Morgan, president of the
Continental Security Redemption Com
pany, one alleging false pretense and the
other keeping false accounts. Morgan S
total bond is $4,000. He has failed ia
secure bail and is in the county Jail
His preliminary examination is set for
next Tuesday. 1t is understood that
Morgan's father will be here Monday 10
furnish bond and assist his son in MS
defense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Father, Mother and Child Drowned
(By the Associated Press.l

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 14.-During a
heavy wind and rain storm last Eight,
R. d. Reynolds fisherman, his wife and
infant, who, with two others were on a
house boat moored near the mouth of
Richland Creek, were drowned The
sudden rise of the waters tore the boat
from its moorings and into the middle
of Cumberland river where it sank.
The two persons saved We're taken OFF
the boat by men in a skiff,- just before
the bow sank.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15

Mr. Edward Wooten, student at the
A. and Nj. College, was called to his
home in Wilmington yesterday by a
telegram announcing that his brother,
Capt Bradley Wooten, was in helpless
condition, and his recovery despaired of
He is i'll at the Columbia Barracks,
Cuba, and his wife is with him. He
has appendicitis and was operated on
again Friday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15

would be glad to support a resolution
for Congressional investigation,
which would go to the bottom of the
Schley case. But / very much doubt
whether the majority in control of the
House would permit such an investiga-
tion to be undertaken"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Large Business Firm,

Especial to the News and Observer
Henderson, N. c., Dec. 14-Quite a
large business firm has been incorpor-
ated here with $4,000 capital stock. The
incorporators are Messrs. Geo. A. Rose,
j. B. Owen, DIR. #. r. Harris, Mr.. John
D. Cooper, Mr.. c. A. Lewis. Mr.. 5. r.
Harris, Mr., Alex Cooper, Mr.. Brown
Rose. Col. Henry Perry, Mr.. w. w.
Rowland and Mr.. A. c. Zollicoffer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Kills Two and Shoots Himself.
lBv the Associated Press.)

Greenville, S. c., Dec. 14.-Last night
Edward Hollis drummer residing at
Lima, eleven miles from this place, sho;
and killed his wife and sister-in-law
fred at his mother-in-law and son, but
missed them and then shot himself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Legislature to Fix Judges Salaries
tBy the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Dec. 14.-The Con-
stitutional Convention today adopted
the Withers' resolution allowing the
Legislature to fix the salaries of circuit
court judges.
The consideration of the report of the
ju1 ary committee was completed. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Bobby WalthOur Wins the Race.

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Dec. 1i.-Walthour won the
six-day bicycle race by three yards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Confederate Daughters Bazaar
Especial to News and observer.)

IopeCIdI 20 NVWS anu UDStFNtIJ
Lincolnton, N. c., Dec. 1.-THE Lin
colnton Chapter of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy gave very success
full bazaar On Tuesday, December 10TH
in the rooms of the Piedmont club. The
proceeds amounted to about ninety-five
dollars. Part of this will be used to send
furnishings one OF the rooms in the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15
Girl Killed in the Storm.
lBv the Associated Press. J

Poutotoaic, Miss, Dec. IA terrific
windstorm swept the Southern portion of
this country last night The home of
George King, near Troy. was completely
demolished and his little daughter, u
years of age, instantly killed. Telephone
lines are down and thS extent OF damage
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-15

Governor Aycock has accepted an invi-
tation to speak before the Charlotte
chamber of Commerce January Gath.