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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
BLADEN LYNcHING EPISODE.
Full Story of the Affair Which Created Much
Interest in Wilmington.

The Wilmington Star publishes the
following letter from Clarkton throwing
light upon the so-called Bladen county
lynching:
I'VE were very sorry to see in your
paper yesterday an erroneous report OF
iynchng at Bladenboro Tuesday night.
There was no lynching. The circum-
stances are a. follows: On Monday night
about 10 o'clock party of a dozen or
more unknown men went to the home of
Mr.. Aytch Singletary, who lives four
miles southwest of Bladenboro, called
him 10 the door and shot him. There
were good many shots fired, but only
one shot hit the mark, that going directly
into Mr.. Singletary's right eye, which
necessitated its removal. The operation
was performed by IA specialist in Will
minGton. This specialist writes: Opera
ton a success: ball not found. 1t went
straight through the eye, one-eighth of
an inch internal to optic nerve; so ball
went in on dead level and ranged OBJ
liuuely inward slightly
"The provocation which caused tho
trouble was that MIR. Singletary had
some neighbours hogs shut up 1t was
the fourth time he had shut them up,
but the first time he had eXactcd pay
before the hogs should be taken away.
Now the owners of the hogs arc men of
bad character and arc supposed to have
headed the crowd which did tho shoot
ing So on Tuesday night q posse Of
twenty men with warrants 1or
these men went to their homes to ar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
Offerings for Barium Springs.
Especial to the News and Observer.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Greensboro, N. c., Nov 26.-The
Thanksgiving offerings of the Presby-
terrain church for the Barium Springs
Orphanage were packed at the store of
Mr.. w S. Moore today and shipped this
afternoon One of tho boxes weighed
forty pounds and the other full as much.
All of the mills of the community made
contributions of bolts of cloth, ETC., and
liberal donations of food and clothing by
members of the church filled the boxes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
Health, Strength and Vigor for Men.

and the benefit has been extraordinary.
1t has completely braced me up. l am
just as vigorous as when a boy and you
cannot realize how happy l am"
Dear Sirs:-Your method worked
beautifully. Results were exactly what
1 needed. Strength and vigor have COM
pletely returned and enlargement is en-
tirely satisfactory"
''Dear Sirs:-Yours was received and
had no trouble in making use of the re-
ceipt as directed, and can truthfully say
it is boom to weak men. l am greatly
improved in size, strength and vigor."
All correspondence is strictly confiden-
tial, mailed in plain, sealed envelope
The receipt is free for the asking and
they want every man to have it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
ARR srED FOR ASSAULT.
A Negro Boy in Robeson Attacks Twelve
Year Old Girl.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., Nov, 26.-John Lewis
Walters, a Durham boy who enlisted in
the United States navy about a year ago,
and who last August deserted from the
Brooklyn yard and made his way back
home. has been arrested here and is held
awaiting instructions from the Navy
Department.
A dog showing signs of hydrophobia
created some excitement upon the streets
here yesterday. He was killed by Off
GERS Cults and Aldridge.
On the street car line near the Con-
seryatory of Music, car collided with
a wagon from the country and Motorman
Johnson had his mouth badly cut. The
front of the car was damaged to some
extent and one wheel of the wagon was
broken. The accident was caused by
frightened horses backing on the track.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

How any man may quickly cure hiTl-
sef after years Of suffering from sexual
weakness, lost vitality, night losses,
varicocele, etc, and enlarge small weak
organs to full size and vigor. Simply
send your name and address to DR..
. Knapp Medical Co., 827 Hull Bldg, De-
Ntroit, Mich, and they Will gladly
TEND the free receipt with full directions
Nany man may easily cure himself at
ne. This is certainly a most generous
= and the following extracts taken
their daily mail, show what men
t their generosity.
NSir:-Please accept my sincere
<yours of recent date. i have
Ntreatment a thorough test
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
nEST REBUILD PART OF BRIDGE.
COMMISSIONER LINDENTHAL SATs WORK
ON BROOKLYN SUPERSTRUCTURE
SHOULD BEGIN SOON.

Bridge Commissioner IindenthaI has declared
that IT will necessary TO begin the rebuilding OF
the superstructure Of the Brooklyn Bridge soon
after the New East River Bridge IS ready for use
The Brooklyn Bridge is strong enough he said
able 10 meet the demands which will be put upon it.
a gigantic task Of course. involving the expendi-
ture OF several millions. but it is absolutely
sary The towers, cables and anchorages need not
not be improved upon On the superstructure how
could be employed increase the transit facilities
of the bridge
Mr. Lindenthal said that it would be necessary TO
tighten traffic on the bridge while the work OF
building in progress, but all traffic would not
suspension bridge at Niagara. he said. while
the bridge was being substantially rebuilt.
Mr.. LindenthaI declared yesterday in regard 90
the proposed scheme of making a surface track
connection from the Brooklyn end Of the bridge 10
Liberty-st, across the bridge plaza that he had had
a letter from President Greatsinger OF the Brook
ing the changes at the Manhattan end Of the bridge
which advocated by the special engineers an
pointed by Commissioner Shea.
II do not propose TO be hurried in this natter
Mr.. Lindenthal said Too much depends upon II.
and I not altogether satisfied with the plans as
yet. We cannot expend SL000OO0 in hasty a
manner"
He said that a contract for the Iiberty-st tracks
had been drawn. and was in the hands Of the Cor
pOratiOn Counsel Tor approval. by which limited
permission was given 20 the company 10 lay the
again his orders If they should prove 70 Fail n
the object for which the permission was given.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
ELASTICITY OF MIND.
ITS CULTIVATION ELIMINATES Sell
FISHNESS AND EGOTISM SAYS
MRS. POTE.

Mrs. Aurilla c. Pote who spoke Cultivate
Elasticity Of Mind and Body yesterday at the
meeting OF the Rainy Day Club. said in part:
The purpose Of cultivating elasticity of the mind
@ s--aIir - seIfs{i1ss and eotisT IN ota
words aside self and invite the spirit love
and goodwill 10 men 10 rule therein.
elasticity OF the mind. A narrow mind-that IS
usually bound 10 an unyiedinE will-tends TO de-
velOp Ike conditions IN the tissues of the body
The speaker defined three great acts Of the will
IS sef-ssser1ion, self-surrender and sef-command.
The highest power is mastery" she declared.
The highest mastery is self-nastery and Of self
mastery repose Is the emblem. The power Of self
command only be gained through the balanced
power Of assertion and surrender Whatever a
person feels thinks viii. according the repe-
titon OF the same, photograph itself in the voice,
upon the countenance and in the carriage and
movements Of the body. In other words. the habit
ual bearing. motions and attitudes Of the body, to-
Eether with the quality Of the voice. bespeak the
Efe Of the individual. rasping voice usually ac-
companies stifened joints and tissues.
OF the ability TO surrender she said, Let go
of the back. shoulders. elbows. fingers and toes
when listening TO discourse and use the ear and
brain
The speaker broke off 10 urge those present to
stop holding to your hands. Learn to sur
render. When took UP this work I was old and
stiff and now I m young and timber. It's made me
more aniable, especially since I surrendered my
Jaw" Here the speaker was interrupted by laugh
ter and after illustrating how the last named feat
was performed, she continued: ''Egotism and self
assertion nantes Ted in the elbows. Where the
muscles have become stiffened the surrender ex-
ercise should be religiously Dractised. When the
mind becomes cogniZant Of the stiffened state, the
muscles will readily yield under its guidance"
Mrs Haryor Holt Dey, whose subject was THE
Painted Day" read an interesting paper, and said
IN part: 7 really have nothing to offer about
painted day We paint one whenever DO
something we Ike, and which somebody else may
enjoy"
Musical numbers included vocal and instrumental
solos By Miss Mary L Lockhart Everard Call
ferope and Miss Ruby GeraTd-B Bra IN; the accompan-
lists were Mr. Warner and Miss l. @. Aitkin. Nine.
Evans Won klenner was the chairman of music and
Mrs z. 2. Clarke chairman of programme.
The members reserved their formal welcome to
Mrs.. A. n. Palmer. their president, who has Just
returned from Europe. until a breakfast 10 he
given in her honor at the Hotel Majestic next
week
Among those present were Mrs George 3. Wallis,
Mrs. Fred Faubel, Miss Dora Goldthwaite, Miss
Sara Palmer. Mrs z. s Merry, Mrs. Crepo and
Mrs Hyde.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
VOLUNTEERS FOR EyTERTAINuEyTs.

Volunteers to help at the Friday evening enter
tainments will be gladly welcomed by the Friendly
Aid Settlement, of No. 24S East Thirty -fourth-st.
which has a tenement at No. 226 East Twenty
uinth-st.
Some of the features Of these socials are recita-
tons music sleight of hand and talks illustrated
with stereopticon. It Is intended to make these
evenings attractive 70 older people as we'll
young folks. and volunteer talent is depended upon
for the programme. To help in carrying the
general work requests have been made for games.
old clothing. supplies for the sick. a small psrlor
rug and ten guns to be used in military drill for
working boys.
needles TO the amount of s.. and the same sum 10
pay FOR an instructor in chair Gaming class, have
been requested This work is said be OF special
value TO the children in teaching them how TO re-
pair articles of furniture in their homes and IL has
been necessary 10 discontinue the class because OF
lack or funds to hire an instructor Annual sub
scrptions to the Friendly Aid are S. and should be
RleeCker-st
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
TOPICS FOR CLUB DISCUSSION.
The public school the greatest factor in III

State
> Keeping up with the procession.
g. Experts in departments Of public service.
T. The personality Of supervisors
The effect Of taxpayers in making education
industrial, the influence on social and industrial
character and the results in prosperity
g. Duties increase rights and privileges in
crease.
T. Individual responsibilities increased by be-
coming Of an association.
g. Higher standard of morality through the edu-
cation OF the
g. IndividuaIism and education.
10. Educational value OF pictures in public
schools.
IL The educa tive value OF music.
-. The value and peril of newspapers
l3. The necessity for intelligent reading by the
pupis-reading which interprets the thought Of the
author adequately: and the need OF specialists to
teach nterpretative reading. which is really a root
Of education. To be able TO interpret an author
correctly is prerequisite in every branch of study.
"A. The history of Womans share in the evolu-
tion Of schools.
Is. The practicabity of the golden rule and the
ultimate results of making ii the law IN our re-
latiOns with each other
l6. What Is the tendency Of modern fiction tow
ard forming the character of the young2
L. The industrial problem as 1t affects women
and children.
Is The education OF public sentiment, affected
by women's clubs and societies.
19 Does cosmopolitan life lead 10 international
friendlintss?
90 Why men object to business dealings with
women.-(The Club Woman.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
cHEEREn BY SUNSHINE.

An invalid member I'm Delaware County. y. Y
wishes the donor OF the pretty blue and gray bed
socks to know how much they have comforted a
pair of cold feet; a member in the almshouse at
BlachweI's Island is thankful for the rays Of
sunshine that reach her through the general othce
another memoer i'm Alabama says the new flannel
skirt iuSt what needed, while the money
sent TO a poor widow. with four children. in the
South seemed providential gift. as she actually
needed f. for bread. The children are barefooted
and pick cotton for a pttance TO help exc out a
scanty living for the family.
An invalid member I'm New-York state has been
enabled TO procure some needed medicine through
a substantial gift from the office Stlu another
has been helped in her work by receiving silk and
velvet uicces ard shut In member IN
Massachusetts has been forwarded some unfinished
lace work. which will be of pecuniary advantage
10 her when completed. A branch member. who rs
seeking rest and reCuperatOn at a sanatorlG!l.
writes; How kind Of YOU to remember me-! The
bedgocks are fust what l need. and my favorite
color. too" Two little mothers. who called at
he office. carried way big bundles OF sunshine
clothing, a hat and other useful articles.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
SUIT OVER TELEPHONE CONSTRUCTION
ARGUMENTS IN CASE OF ]. P. o'BR1EN AGAINST
THE KNIcKERBoCKER COMPANY.

ARGUMENTS IN CASE OF J. P. oBRIEN AGAINST
THE KN1cKERBocEER COMPANY.
Justice Truax in the Supreme Court yesterday
listened to arguments on the application Of William
H Eckert for an order continuing the injunction
restraining the Knickerbocker Telephone and Tele-
sraph Company, the Continental Telephone, Tele
graph and Cable Company and the Telephone.
Telegraph and Gable Company of America from
canceNing attempting cancel modifying a
certain contract for construction made between the
Knickerbocker company and John P. o. Brien. The
contract referred TO executed October 6,
1899. and was subsequently assigned to the Conti-
mental company by OBrien ]. 5. & A. II. Wise
appeared for Mr.. Eckert, who is president OF the
Knickerbocker company. Mr.. Eckert also asked
that the defendant companies be restrained from
pledgtng in any way parting with $4,000 in
bonds of the Knickerbocker company OF $50
of its capital stock of the sSs shares issued
January 10, 1901.
The Knickerbocker company was organized on
February 10. 1895. with authorized capital Of
81 100000 The contract for the construction of the
system made with o Brien. The knickerbocker
company was to break the Bell company monopoly.
O'Brien also 10 get all permits and licenses in
the city and State of NewYorlS. well 70 equip
pany treasury within a specified time. In the period
OF construction OBren contracted to pay all taxes
Mr. Eckert alleged that he was entitled TO lis OF
the 800 shares Of stock and that unless the injunc
tion were continued tae GeIehuantS would convey
them to third parties, so that final Judgment in his
Eckert asserted that O Brien had substituted the
Continental Telephone Telegraph and Cable Com
pany for himself contractor. and that the Amer
lean companys directors had gained control of the
Continental company and entered into arrange
ments with the Bell company.
Ex-Justice Augustus Van Wyck. who appeared
for the defendants said the afdavits presented by
the plaintiff We're a tissue OF miSstatements. and
ments Counsel said that the plaintiff as president
of the Knickerbocker company. had indorsed every
act Of the directors until January. 1901. Mr. Van
Wyck said that far from desiring to cancel the
for the construction of the new telephone
IN 10 arrxT TN,a
agreement and 10 see that it executed in a
proper manner he also said that If the plaintiff
his remedy was by suit AT common law Justice
Truax reserved decision
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
contributions

Rutherford branch No. l.. through the president
teen pairs of warm stockings shoes and socks for
the children of the Day Nursery branch, REFER
for a Sunshine boy. shirt waists for little moth
ers' and cresoine lamp for invalid outfit. The
Cheerful Workers Branch of Jersey City. sent it's
usual monthly box of cheer which consisted Of
books pictures baskets Of shells, fancy articles and
notions. VI. Louise Miller Of Newburg. y. Y,
contributed package of pretty paper dolls and
valentines Beth Of Manhattan. dressing
sack, which will Je forwarded TO invalid in
Florida in need OF such a garment: Emma Qun-
taFd, Of Connecticut, sent valentines and booklets
and unknown friend also contributed valen-
tines Mrs. NJ. of Greenwich, Conn, sent an ex-
press box, which contained 1l2 valentines and
three pairs Of mittens 10 go with baby valentines
cards and booklets came without name and with
stamps for mailing; poems from Miss X. Cheese
valentines and books with stamps for mail
ing. from Mrs. D Davenport: papers without
name. and booklets from Hattie l.. Webster.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06

WORK OF THE oRTHoPEDIc DIsPENsARE
AND HOSPITAL

AND HOSPITAL
Hundreds OF deforned children have grown into
self-suPporting men and women. with erect bodies.
as a result Of the treatment received by them at
the New-York Orthopedic Dispensary and Hos
pita No 12s East FTfty-ninth-st, in the thirty
four years Of its existence
During the last year 1885 patients have been
treated in the institution OF the number SIS
discharged cured or were relieved, were dis
charged as incurabe and 30 died. 2.361 were con-
unued for further treatment and the were
discharged for various reasons. Three thousand
and fourteen visits were made by surgeons and
nurses 10 patients at their homes and 207
Patients were treated IN the hospital. In the shop
o. the institution 135l instruments made
and 4.557 were repaired
Two nurses. supported by Mrs whitelaw Reid
and Mrs William Douglas Sloane, visit the homes
OF the little patients adjust braces and report at
The institution not only the physical condition
o. the children themselves, but their home sur
roundings.
Regarding the work Of the hospital and dis
persary, DR.. Russell A Hibbs. surgeon in chief
says in the annual report just issued:
Much has been written during recent years IN
eterence 10 the imposition upon free hospitals and
SpelSarles BY those able 70 pay for their medical
are. 80 far as our institution is concerned, I
sure that such imposition is rare While every
t--aoe means Is used 70 ascertain the circum-
sSSances OF the few patients that come 10 whose
forgotten that there are many families who are
psE.ecJly wen able to pay for the attention of a
.y life, who find their means utterly inadequate to
ne expense OF securing the treatment Of a crippled
cald by 2 skiful surgeon during the years neccs-
eary 70 accomplish Therefore. the stand
= S-os OF requirement for admission orthopedic
1ospltal or dispensary must be very different from
c-oSe or the general hospital and dispensary else
crave injustice may be done TO deserving people
si.a much suffering caused
The fact that the patients Of our institution con-
tu1teu 70 ITS treasury last year the or SAL 5
- = Part payment for apparatus should be re-
saloed as evidence Of their ability to pay (be-
Use they are OF the pooresD. but, on the con-
10y, as A measure Of their appreciation Of the
sS4rVlees rendered them, and should encourage us,
10 ~ work FOR them, 70 do better work. and you
80 oy your gifts make possible the opportunities
-'r such service, 70 give even greater gifts
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
SENDING VALENTINES.

Alice 3. c. Dooley. of Berkshire County Mass
has sent ten mounted valentines to the Office for
distribution, and she viii send ten more personally
TO invalid friends A little girl In Buffalo y. Y.
who bears the pretty name Of ''Leonora, VIII send
bright valentines 70 a number OF poor and sick
children as her initiation fee to the r. s S Her
mother writes: Il want her 70 become a member
OF your Sunshine Society while young, that she
may learn early in life how TO pass on part Of
the Sunshine that comes to her; the children OF
Mrs. Brown. Fort Hancock. y. ]. Will send
thirty valentines to the children OF the Home Gar
den branch. Miss Bennett also OF New-Jersey. Will
forward valentines 10 Mrs Jessie Rupert. Of Vir-
ginia for the poor mountain whites. who have
never had valentine in their lives; Bessie Thayer
Pennsylvania will send this kind of cheer to six
children. and Mrs. Vernon, OF New-Jersey VIII
remember boys and girls whose names have
been furnished at the general Office.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
A WONDERFUL LITTLE MOTHER"

WONDERFUL LITTLE MOTHER"
No greater example of devotion hard work and
responsibility devolving upon young girl has ever
come TO the knowledge Of tho office than that OF
Lizzie Ellis of the upper West Side. She was re-
ferred to in the column Of February as the
little mother who looked after i've younger chill
dren. Further particulars regarding her heroism
have been obtained from the president Of Man
haitian branch No 10. The mother died three years
ago when Lizzie hardly twelve years old, leaV-
ing five children younger. one. a baby. year Old
This little one now four years of age has recently
met with a severe accident by stepping on a nail
At first It was thought the foot would have to be
amputated. but the danger Is past. and now Lizzie
addition all her other cares. is obliged to take
the child St Lukes Hospital four times a week
to have the foot dressed.
The clothing sent by Mary and Myra Tyler, or
YOnkers for this family, was most acceptable. but
the two younger girls four and six are In need OF
warm clothing. It is not possible for the over
worked young house mother to make clothes. but
the members of branch No. 10 offer 10 make suita-
ble garments for this family If material IS sent to
them. VIII some Of the sympathetic Sunshln3
mothers please contribute outing flannel, white
muslin or remnants Of dress goods? The president
OF the branch says You have no Idea how many
useful articles make OUT Of pieces thdt
people oftentimes throw away.
Mrs. r. Please send the weekly religious paper
you offer TO Mrs ". C. Foster, No. s. Pleasant-st
Worcester. Mass.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
ST ROSE SETTLEMENT MUSICAL.

The musical in aid OF ST. Rose Settlement. held
yesterday morning in the Astor Gallery OF the Wal
dorf-Astoria, called out enthusiastic audience
and insured the financial success Of the entertain
nent. A feature Of the occasion which evoked
comment was the presence of every artist an
nounced the programme. storm Of applause
greeted Miss Ada Rehan when she stepped upon
the platform in street costume to give a mono
logue Katharine's speech in the Tanning Of the
Shrew' a reception not whit less warm greeted
Nine Suzanne Adams, who sang several vocal
numbers. among which selection from La
Traviata' and Brahms's ''Wiegenlied." Miss Aimee
Michel sang an air from 'Herodade"- and other
selections Master L. Bott, viOinist, played sew
eral Russian airs and songs were sung by Heathe
New-York tribune., 1902-02-06
TEACHER SUES CITY FOR SALARY.

IEE SAYS SUPERINTENDENT MAXWELL. PREVENT
ED HIM FROM SERVING.
The suit OF Oscar E. Shaul formerly principal ot
Public School No. 100 Brooklyn. against the city
for $1,000 back salary the ground that he was
never lawfully deprived Of his position. but was
prevented from serving through the fault OF Super
intendent Maxwell was tried before Justice Cay
nor in the Supreme Court Brooklyn. yesterday.
Mr. Shaul testified that when Brooklyn was con-
sOlidated with NCw-YC-k he ordered by Super
intendent Maxwell to take a competitive examina-
tion for principals \ certificate in order 70 retain
his position He replied that his certificate from
the State Superintendent of Public Instruction was
superior TO any local certificate, and that he could
not be deprived of his position At the end OF the
year. however. he dismissed. and Charlotte
Sheville appointed TO his place.
Justice CaynOr reserved his decision