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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

Turkeys cali for oo,00o troops msy mean
that she is preparing 10 make the refund OF
Miss stones rersom
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

The Russian governments execution OF
Prince Zulukldz for helng a bandit viii
doubtless prove lesson FOR the other zu.
lukldx.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

Paulck's engaging himself 10 marry Mrs.
Francis leads to a suppcsItion' That nc he.
lieves either that marriages are not made
In heaven or that be Il not going there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

The work Of that mob proves that n
Wyoming reprieve does not necessarily
act as stay OF executiin.
Now who would have thought It OF Ia
Porter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

II appears possible taat the republican
congressman who did not get part OF thNt
100000 has ne'er seen Christmas yet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

Spoit,-Q, What rs mean, 10y heavy
weight prize Hghtar? 81 wclter weight
tS Light weight "a Bantami
A. Ga \ boxer Of over I0+ pouads j2l one
between 1856 auG l5l pounds to One be-
tween feather weight IFS pounds AVID i3a
pounds. D A boxer ot los pounds or less.
This Is an amateur classification.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-31

The Post acknowledges receipt of AN In.
vltatlou to attend the street fair ana cat.
tlc roping contest at FlatoniO April Is, 10
snd H. The executive committee promise
three hass u fun ana frone
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
1T WAS A GREAT MEETING.
Inc stirring Educational Gathering Just
Closed at Hickory.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Hickory, N. c., Aug. 15.-The hustling
town OF Hickory-the sturdy old county
OF CataWba and all the adjacent country
mas just closed the biggest and best edu-
caIlonal meeting that has ever been held
IN thls section of the State. 1t was an
other one of those educational confer
ences that grew out of the February
meeting in Raleigh, and it was in keep
ing with those held in Greensboro and
charlotte. A very large crowd assem-
pied both on Wednesday and Thursday,
there being more than fifteen counties
represented, and it was two days feast
OF intellectual logic, reason and elo-
quence Mr.. r. Bruce White, of Louis
burg; DIR. George L. Winston, of Raj
eigh; DR.. Venable, of Chapel Hill; Gov
ernor Jarvis, Governor Aycock, DR.. c..
ID. McIver, and State superintendent J..
Y. Joyner were the speakers for the oc-
caslon. The great cause of education
has no more powerful champions than
these Mr.. White, as a convincing and
eloquent speaker has in this or any other
State but few equals, and his address at
Hickory as one of his best efforts. DR..
W1nston's was a masterpiece and many
declared it the most powerful speech
they had ever heard. DR.. Venable spoke
briefly but with great force and effect.
Governor Jarvis is surprising even him
self in his educational addresses The
people have heard the grand old man
with JOY and gladness and the strong and
unansWerable points he made will linger
with them forever.
Governor Aycock spoke at o'clock
Friday afternoon. The great throng of
people had awaited his coming with in
tense interest, and they manifested in
many ways their delight in having him
among them. He spoke with his usual
candor, with his characteristic eloquence
and with telling effect. He was intro
duced by State superintendent Joyner
as the "Children's Governor" most APP
propriate appellation, for the children of
North Carolina never had and never
will have a greater friend.
These great speakers have electrified
the people of this section, and with them
from this good hour on, the question
of education will be of supreme interest
and Importance.
AS a result of this meeting Hickory
will establish graded school and every
educational institution in this part OF
Piedmont North Carolina, both public
and private. will be given new impetus
The results are already discernable and
the people almost to man are in this
great new movement heart and soul
mind and strength, and they are there
to stay until everybody can read the
ballot he votes and every girl the Holy
Word of Him who has put it into the
hearts of our men and women to shake
the shac1lcs of illiteracy from our grand
old State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
A Serious Accident.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Henderson, N. c., Aug. 16.-Msses
Gussie Judd and her friend, Miss Mamie
Norris, of Louisburg, while out driving
yesterday, had quite a serious accident.
The front of the axle broke and they
were thrown violent forward. Miss
Judd was painfully cut on the mouth and
her face bruised to some extent. 1t was
feared that her jaw was broken. but
more thorough examination after they
were thrown violently forward. Miss
Norris escaped with few slight bruises.
Miss Rebecca Butler, of Henderson,
has been selected to represent the Third
Brigade, North Carolina Veterans, as
sponsor, at the reunion at Greensboro,
August 20th. Miss Butler is beautiful
young lady of the blonde type, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. e. G. Butler, Confederate
hero.
Lieutenant John S. e. Young, of the
United States Army, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Stephens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17

Pacific coast engineer has the cab all
the way in the frUnt of the engine. While
the cab in this position has unquestion-
ably some disadvantages, practical rail-
road men say that these are more than
made up in the outlook along the track
for both engineer and fireman. This out
look seems to be the best that can be de-
vised the entire width of the track up
to few feet ahead of the engine being
in constant view.
An engine with cab in front has been
in service for couple of years on the
Southern Railway of Italy. While it mas
been. generally subjected to much ad-
verse criticism there seems to be gen
eral acceptance Of its principles by
French engineers.
Edenton, N. c., Aug 16.-A special
train came down yesterday on the Suf-
folk and Carolina Railroad, having on
board a number of officials of the road.
They spent the day here viewing the
work that is going on at this point by
the company and looking at the differ
ent business enterprises and the many
natural advantages of our city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
ST. MARY's CHURCH STRUCK.
The Cross on the Bell Tower Hurled to the
Ground
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Especial to Mes and Observer)
Goldsboro, N. G.. August ia very
severe electric storm passed over the
city about $50 o'clock this morning.
Among the damages reported is the par
tial destruction of the bell tower of st.
Mary's Roman Catholic church. The large
wooden cross which stood on the pinnacle
of the tower was hurled to the ground.
Splinters from the bell tower are scat
tered over the street. The cross has been
taken up and carried inside the church.
The resignation of Mr.. Geo. c. Korne
gay as register of deeds of Wayne coun-
ty is one of the surprises of the sea-
son. He has filled the position for the
past eight years with credit to himself
and satisfaction to his constituency, and
it was generally believed that he would
be candidate for re- election. He retires
from politics to accept the position of
cashier of the National Bank of this city,
which position was made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. ]. M. Hollowell, who
retires from the bank on account of fail
ing eyesight. Mr.. Kornegay's popular
ity as a county officer has come from all
classes of our citizens and will no doubt
follow him to his new position as bank
cashier 1t is learned today that the
same position was rendered him about
four years ago, when Mr.. Hollowell was
elected.
Mr.. B. B. Carr who was appointed his
torian for Company f., Twentieth n. G.
Regiment, c. s. A, at the reunion at
Faison last year, has unearthed very
peculiar circumstance. He was present
at the reunion of the company in Mt.
Olive on Thursday and read the sketch
which he had prepared. He found out
by going over the list of organized men,
bers that there were seven sets of three
brothers in the company, and that two
out of every three brothers persisted on
the battlefield, while the remaining one
out of every three returned home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Development oP HICKORY.
Few Towns in the State show More Rapid
Advance Industrially

Especial to News and Observer)
Hickory, n. c., Aug. 16.-Few towns
in North Carolina have developed in
dustrially more rapidly than Hickory.
Originally known as Hickory Town"
this place was nothing but a group of
log huts in the woods thirty years ago
Today it is one of the most active and
progressive centers in the growing west.
It's prosperity is substantial and perman-
ent, being based largely on manufactur-
ing. The plant of the Piedmont Wagon
Company is a mammoth affair, covering
more than acre of ground under its
roof. It's business has steadily grown
until it is almost impossible to buy
share of it's stock, so much confidence
have the owners in their investment.
The company ships wagons to all points
in the United States. to the West In
dies and even to Europe. The Hickory
Manufacturing Company, under the able
management of A. A. Snuford and
Menzies Bros, does an extensive bust
ness in fine wood work. while the
Novelty Manufacturing Company, under
the direction of John A. LentZ, also en-
joys a liberal patronage in the same
line. Hickory also has two first class
furniture companies, one owned and OPP
Grated by T. J. Martin and J. M. Childs
the other by the Hickory Furniture
Company. Both have been successful
from the start
In addition to the foregoing should be
mentioned the E. L. Shuford Manufac-
turing Company which. under the ca
pable management of Mr.. E. l.. Shuford,
successfully operates cotton mill with
a capital of $15O00O. Catawba is the
best wheat county in the State, and the
farmers find ready market in Hickory
for their wheat The Hickory Milling
Company operates one of the largest
plants in the State, while the Moore
Milling Company, Phoenix and A. Y.
Sigmon mills do an extensive business lii
the same line. Mr.. J. D. Elliott is one
of the foremost business men in this
section. He does a contracting business
of over $150000 per year. His thorough
knowledge, large executive ability and
tireless energy have brought him we'll
to the front. The Latta Martin Pump
Company, under the management of
Messrs. j. A. Martin and j. Lee Latta,
manufactures a patent pump that is in
dispensable to steam plants. Mr.. Martin
is also the able and energetic manager OF
the Catawba Wooden Mills.
There is a constant flow of building in
Hickory and still the demand for houses
is not satisfied. Altogether it is one of
the Invest towns in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
JONES sAYs he DIDN'T SAY IT.
Greer sboro Negro at Atlanta Conference 8 s
serts He Was Incorrectly Quoted
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., August 16.-R. e.
Jones, the colored speaker at the negroes
educational congress in Atlanta last
week. who was reported by the Asso-
ciated Press as saying: IF the white
man won't help us we will make him. 1t
is no longer for the white man to say:
1t is for the negro to say and say he
WILL If the white man does not ex-
tend to us a helping hand we will force
him to do it, writes the. recorder here,
bitterly denying the truth of the report
and says: II said there is link that
binds all humanity together. q quote
from manuscript from which l did not
depart) No member. can rise higher
than it's lowest; no chain is stronger than
it's weakest link; no man lives to himself
1t is not a question as to what man is
going to do with the negro, but the Ques
ticn is: What may the negro do with the
white man? We are in this country in
scuh large proportion that the problem
is serious. We are here to stay and no
colonization idea in this or any other
country will ever tie feasible. Let the
white man of the South realize this and
let him with willing hand and warm
heart help lift these people who are in
such depths of sin and shame. /. By help
ing the negro he helps himself
Jones was born and reared in Green's
boro, has property here and is a mem
Der of the A. M. E. conference of North
Carolina, though now located in New
Orleans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Arrangements for Convention
Especial to News and obscrver.)


Fayetteville, N. c., Aug. 16.-The com
mittee appointed at the meeting of the
Cumberland delegates to the Congress
sional Convention to provide for the COM
fort OF the convention, has been earnestly
at work Williams Hall has been Sc
cured and every effort will be made to
make the stay of the delegates pleasant
and comfortable.
On the day after the convention, the
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry
has arranged TO run it's annual excursion
to Wrightsville Beach. Both the Blue
and the Gray companies will go. 1t
will, it is said, be the largest and most
prominent excursion and outing of the
season from here.
Hon. ]. d. Mcneil, mentioned for re-
election to the Senate from Cumberland
has been making several interesting
speeches throughout the county on Good
Schools, Good Roads, Good Government
and Good Citizenship He spoke yester
day at the farmers picnic at Rays in
list township.
There was a heavy rainfall here last
night, preceded by very severe electri-
cal storm. The elegant home of DR.. T.
NJ. Hunter on Dick and Russell streets,
was injured.
Hon. j. II. Currie, of list, and Mr..
David Breece, of Flea HILL have also
been mentioned for the Legislature, 9TH
ers mentioned as before given. are
Messrs. j. d. MceNill, A. D. McGill, N
A. Sinclair, E. R. Mcclellan, J. NJ. Lamb
@. X. Nimocks. " c. Billiard, N. C.
Thaggard. The legislative aspirants are
row almost as numerous as the candi-
dates FOR sheriff.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Among the Railroads.

1t now seems that a railroad to Wa
tauga is practically assured. Editor
Martin of the Lenoir News, has learned
that a railroad company has agreed to
equip a road from Lenoir to the foot of
the Blue Ridge, provided the citizens of
Caldwell and Watauga will furnish the
money with which to do the grading which
he estimates viii cost $4,000 per mile, or
800 900 for the entire line He adds that
the people of Blowing Rock arc much in
terested in the enterprise and that Post
master Edmisten, T. II. Coffey, Joe B.
Clark and others of that town, will take
heavy stock. If this hasn't business
ring, what has ?-Watauga Democrat.
1t seems to be the general opinon
among experts in local railroad circles
that all present indications point to the
shifting of the locomotive cab from the
rear to the extreme front of the engine.
The "camel back" was certainly q step
in this direction and now an oil burning
locomotive built after the designs of a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
he HELD SEVEN OFFICES.
a Curious Inscription Written BY Former
Besideat tf Raleigh. -- g1sAz
washington Mcssenger.)


In looking over some of the old rec
ords in the registers office, we found the
following unique Inscription recorded on
the first page of book No. s by Mr.. Jo-
seph r. Hinton, who was register in 1900.
This book belongs to the register office
of Beaufort county, and is dedicated to
that purpose by Joseph 3. Hinton, the
present register, secretary to the town,
clerk to the vestry, judge advocate, pay
master. surgeon s mate, and lieutenant
in the second brigade of the militia of
North Carolina. But imperfect man he
is, that the first dash at speculation
should prove, his ruin and consume his
youth with uncasiness and involve his
property in jeopardy. But let this book
perpctuate his memorable merits and
memory, inasmuch as this is his own re-
quest. Signed, j. 3. Hinton, born Sep
tcnber %, 178S.' Mr.. Hinton was in his
time one of the most prominent citizens
of the county and was the grandfather
Of Mrs, Capt w. r. Farrow, of this city
His old home is the present county home,
which he built ard at that time was con-
sidered the most beautiful residence In
the county and it is now one of the Oldest
still standing in this part of the state.
BEFORE Mr.. Hinton's death he moved to
Raleigh and became one OF the leaulhg
citizens of the capital city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
SEVERAL DEATHS AT DURHAM.
One Caused by the Kick of Horse Other
Matters.
Especial to News and Observer

Durham, n. c., Aug. i6.-Mrs. Eta
cotbrap Gates, childless widow of
West Durham, died at the Watts Hospi-
tai Friday afternoon of typhoid fever.
Deceased was % years of age. The re-
mains were carried to Rougemoht thls
morning for interment.
John Hill. who was injured at Mt. Le-
banon church last Sunday week ago,
by the kick of horse, died at his home
in Orange county, a day or so ago. The
blow was over the right lung.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. c. Troy left this al
ternoon for Mt Tirzah, Person county,
where Mr.. Troy will assist Rev. M. d.
Giles in protracted meeting.
County Treasurer Paschall Lunsford
will leave next week for Milton to spend
a week or ten days with his daughter,
Mrs. N. C. Yearly. This is his first va
cation in nine years.
General Lee Council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, of West
Durham, gave a barbecue tonight at
Rcdmond's Mill. A large crowd was
present.
The remains of Miss Daisy Bradley, who
died in East Durham yesterday afternoon,
for burial Deceased was II years of age.
Several Durham people have gone to
Bush Arbor church in Caswell county, to
attend the Country Line Primitive Bap-
fist Association, which is in session
there.
There were good breaks of tobacco at
good prices on the. Durham market this
week.
T. NJ. stephens has returned from Bir-
mingham, Ala. where he attended the
annual meeting of the Ancient Order
United Workmen. Mr.. Leo D. Heartt, of
RaIe.s-, was elected Master Workpen for
the ensuing year.
Mrs. Nora Thacker, wife of Mr.. A. A.
Thacker, passed away last night about
11:i5 o'clock .of consumption. She was
q years of age, and leaves a father. four
sisters and four brothers. The funeral
services took place this afternoon at $50
o'clock, from the Second Baptist church,
conducted by Rev. C. J. D. Parker. In
terment was in the city cemetery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING,

Hon. w. w. Kitchin and Hon. Armis-
tead Jones will speak at Smithiield Tues
day, September 2nd..
Hon. w. d. Turner will speak at Con-
cord, August 26th.
Hon. d. H. Mclean will speak at sans
bury, September End.
Hon. Robert N. Page will speak II
Rockingham, Tuesday, September IND
Hon. John S. Henderson will speak at
Idncolnton. September End.
Hon. John H. Small will speak at Cur
rituck Court House, Monday, September
1st.
Hon. Theo. F.. Kluttz will speak at
Dobson, August 25th.
Hon. John H. Small and w. L. Dortch,
ESQ. will speak at Greenville on Wednes-
day. September 3rd.
Hon. c. r. Thomas will speak at Bur
gaw, September 1st
Quite a number of additional appoint
ments will be announced in few days.
f. NJ. SIMMONS,
Chairman.
ALIEN. 7. FIELDS, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Third Man Sentenced for Assault.
Especial to News and observer.)

(Snec1al to News ana observer
Charlotte, N. c., Aug 16.-The third
criminal assault case to be tried this
week in the Superior court was disposed
of today when Austin Smith, a negro,
was given fifteen years for attempted as
sault on Minnie Hall, an eight-year- old
negro girl. Another Sttange coincidence
is that all three of the victims of the
would-De ravishers tried this week were
eight years old. all were negroes, and the
criminal in each instance got fifteen
years in the penitentiary.
John Nicely son of w. j. Nicely, and a
former resident of Rock Hill, died this
morning after a short illness. Tho de-
ceased was a popular Pythian, IN mis- ma
tive town, and the members of that or
der in Charlotte and Rock Hill will con-
duct the funeral.
j. H. White. a native of Paw Creek,
but for a number of years a resident OF
Charlotte, died at st. Peters Hospital
this morning after a long Illness. He was
IS years old and leaves a wife. He was
a popular Odd Fellows and the members
of that order will conduct the funeral
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
WOULD" SASS" YOUNG.
Insurance Commissioners
Terms Rejected.
mo More Business TO Interfere With 5. |. A.
Cos. Than lack Rabbit to Make Snow
Tracks in He'll"
Especial to News and observer)


Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 16.-The spe-
cial agents of the Southern Tariff Asso-
citation. who have been here this week In
such numbers, gave out the positive re-
fusal Yesterday of their companies to
accept the terms proposed by Insurance
Commissioner Young for the amlcable
settlement of the trouble between them
and the Greensboro Fire Insurance Com
panies. This" said a local insurance
man today, throws the responsibility for
any further controversy between the con-
tending parties upon those who have re-
fused the opportunity for peace present
ed by Insurance Commissioner Youngs
Intervention
Some of the special agents were out
spoken in their comments on what they
termed Commissioner Young's assumed
authority" One of them declared that
he had no more business or power to
interfere with the companies that had
license to do business in this State
Ethan a jack rabbit had to make snow
tracks in hell"
Greensboro man replied, Whether
he did or did not, notice
that none of the policies of your com
panies, held by parties insured in
Greensboro companies have been can
celled yet; you gave them five days no.
tice to withdraw from us or you'd deny
them further insurance and cancel what
they already had; it has been three
times five days and no policy has been
cancelled yet, and we think Commissioner
Young did have something to do with it,"
While settlement seems as far off as it
did three weeks ago, the heavy fighting
seems to have subsidized, and there is
little sign of aggressiveness now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N c., Aug. 16.-The Republi-
cans of Durham county are keeping re-
markedly quiet and are not talking these
DAVIS. Whether they will put county
ticket in the field is unknown even to
some of the leaders. This county is SO
strongly Democratic that it makes but
little difference anyway, for the Demo-
Gratis are going to carry the county this
fall by the largest majority they have
ever rolled up. True Democratic will
not take any independents in theirs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-17
Mr.. Utley is All Right.

To the Editor: AS the vote of White
Oak township cast for County Commits
sioner in the county convention might
reflect upon the character, ability or De-
mocracy of Mr.. w. f. Btley, who was a
candidate for that position, we the I'M
dersigned delegates to that convention
wish to explain to his friends all over the
county by saying: THAT there is no
man of our acquaintance who has better
moral character than w. F. Utley. We
do not believe any man in Wake county
is better qualified to fill this or any other
position he would ask for. His Democ-
racy dates back to the first vote he cast
more than thirty years ago, and is as
pure as any mans in North Carolina
We do not think there was any chance
of securing the nomination of Mr.. Utley,
therefore. we cast cur vote to place a
County Commissioner in section of the
county where a commissioner is most
needed, believing this to be for the best
interest of the people of Wake county.
We believe that the citizens of White
Oak township would be glad to honor
Mr.. Utley by giving him any office he
would seek within the gift of our people.
Respectfully.
S. w. STONE.
JNO. c.. BURNS,
w. G. NJ. YATES,
II. b. HOLLAND,
ARCH ]. WOOD,
Delegates to the County Convention.