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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
MILTON BELFIELD CAPTURED
The Negro Shot in the Back on the Run and
Dangerously Wounded.
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Especial to News and Observer
Weldon, N. c., April l1.-Night Yard
master d. A. Lawrence and Policeman
Dickens this morning captured Milton
Belfield, the tall black negro Who mur-
dered Thomas Stephenson at RoXobel,
Wednesday afternoon. Belfeld was seen
in the county yesterday and last night
he came here intending to get away on
q night train. The train he was waiting
for was late. Lawrence saw him stand
ing around ard his suspicious were at
once aroused. The policeman was notl-
fed and when he arrived upon the scene
the negro started off on the run. he
was ordered to stop but jumped in the
air and ran. Dickens then fired and
the shot took effect in Belfield's back
and he fell to the ground. The wound IS
serious and in all probability the negro
will die. The BERTHE officers have been
notified. Belfeld when seeL by your
correspondent denied that he killed
Stephe nson, but says he was in the
store at the time, and that the clerk Was
shot by another man. 1t is believed
here, however, that Re!field is the man
wanted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
Hester's Cotton Statement,
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans La, April 11.-Secretaiy
Hester's statement of the worlds vis-
ible supply of cotton issued today shows
the total visible to be 1898, 1886 AGAINST
5,OS4,236 last year. OF this the total of
American cotton is 1851, 1888 against q
$50, ,236 last week and 2.S45,307 last year
and of all other kinds including Egypt,
Brazil, India, etc, 1,132, 900 against l.
101 900 last week and 10000 last year.
OF the worlds visible supply of cot
ton there is now afioat and held in Great
Britain and Continental Europe 2,15S,-
coo against 1,8S6000 last year; in Egypt
1872 OOC against 10000 last year and in
India 900 against 524,000 last year,
and in the United States 1,044,0 900 against
,285,O 600 last Year
Secretary .Hester's weekly cotton
statement issued today shows for. the
eleven days OF April, a decrease under
last year of $4,000 and an increase over
the same period year before last OF 50,-
600.
For the 223 days of the season that
have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of
the same days last year $4,000 and ahead
of the same time year before last OF
1,019,000. The amount brought into
sight during the past week has been
,242 against 1872, ,406 for the same seven
days last year and 1852 year before
last.
The movement since September 1st
shows receipt at all United State ports
to DE 7,039, ,343 against 6,59S,814 last year:
overland across the Mississippi, Ohio
and Potomac Rivers to Northern mills
and Canada 965,9i6 against 962,212 last
year; interior stocks in excess of those
held at the close of the commercial year
213, 1853 against 4S1, ,225 last year; southern
mill takings 1,19S,0O0 against 1,OiS, ,7S9
last year. The total movement since
September 1st is 94l6,6 642 against 9,091,-
040 last year and S,39! .4S2 year before
last
Foreign exports for the week have
been 45,475 against 1902 last year.
The total takings of American mills,
North and South and Canada thus far
for the season have been 3055,51
against 2,743,2 203 last year.
Stocks at the seahoard and the TWEEN
ty-rine leading southern interior centres
have decreased during the week 1G,79
bales against decrease during the corr
responding period last season of 81, ,405.
Including stock left over at ports and
interior towns from the last crop and
the number of bales brought into sight
thus far for the new crop the supply to
date is 9,776,329 against 9,213,5I4 for the
same period last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
WADE HAMP ton HAS
CROSSED THE RIVER
SOulh Carolina Mourns a
Gallant Soldier.
The BELLS ARE TOLLING
4 Proclamation is Issued by Governor
McSweeney
The BELLS ARE TOLLING
ALL PUBLIC OFFICES TO CLOSE TODAY
Flags viii bel Half Masttd and Remain Thus
Until After the Funeral. G,ntraI
Lees Tribue 10 Gallant <sa
HAMPTON.
Hampton.
OBy the Associated Press.)

Columbia. S. c., April 11.--General
Wade Hampton died this morning at 8
o'clock from valvular disease of the
heart. He had been unconscious for
several hours.
The General had just passed his saith
birthday. Twice this winter he has had
attacks that have greatly weakened
him, but he rallied wonderfully on both
occasions. He was out driving a week
ago, but is was evident his strength
was reserting him.
No arrangements have yet been made
for the funeral, except that it will be
at the Generals expressed wish, with
out pomp of any kind and will take
place Sunday afternoon,
The Governor issued this prCclama-
tion:
Whereas, the Hon. Wade Hampton.
a former Governor Of South Carolina
and United States Senator. died at
bis home in Columbia, this morning at
ten minutes before nine o'clock, full of
years and of honor:
therefore /, M. B. McSweeney, Gov
ernor of South Carolina, in recognition
of his distinguished services to his peo-
pie and his country throughout his long
and honored career, and in further recog
milton of his broad statesmanship and
true nobility of character ana his high
patriotism and devotion to duty and his
State, do request that on tomorrow,
Saturday, all public offices in the State
of South Carolina be closed and as
further testimonial to his worth, that
the flags of the State and of the United
States be put at half mast On the State
capitol and all other public buildings in
the State and remain in that position
until the funeral services are held"
The General objected TO having
State funeral Bells were tolled in all
the towns when the news was received
and schools were closed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
WILL BUILD A RAILROAD.
Judge Connor Advocated For Associate Jus
tice of the Supreme Court
(Special to eNws and Observer

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Stantonsburg, N. c., April 11,-Our peo-
pie are enthusiastic over the prospects
of a railroad to this place in the near
future. We are ten miles from the huSt-
ling town of Wilson, and in the midst of
one of the most fertile farming sections
of the State, and only need transporta-
tion facilities to develop and bring to the
notice of the public the great resources
of this community.
Realizing the great necessity for a road
and seeing great prosperity for the peo-
pie of this and adjoining counties, DR..
S. H. Crocker, formerly a Wake county
boy, but now one of our most enterprising
and successful business men, has taken
by other prominent parties here, has al
most secured the necessary amount for
the building of the road to this place,
and it is their intention to extend it to
tide-water via Greenville or Snow Hill.
Our people are a unit as to our choice
of Judge H. G. Connor for Associate JUS
tice We know that he is honest, con-
scientious and thoroughly competent, and
that he would fill the position with credit
to himself and honor to the State
A prominent gentleman said to your
correspondent yesterday: Il would be
delighted to see Judge COnnor on the Su-
preme Court bench. In fact he would
make a model President of the United
States
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
BILL REPORTED
1t Carries $4,000, 900 Ap-
preparation For Park in
AppaIachians.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington April 11.-Representative
Moody of North Carolina, today reported
from the House Committee on Agricul-
ture the bill establishing a national for
gions of Virginia, West Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama
and Tennessee. The bill carries an ap-
rropriation of 10000, 600, of which $2,-
OO0, 900 is Immediately available. The re-
port sets forth the need of preserving
this region and argues that the national
government is the only power to conduct
q work of this magnitude.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
Work on Mills Road

The Raleigh and Cafe Fear Railroad
will not be run any nearer Fuquay
Springs than Sippahaw This has been
found impracticable, and instead good
road and walkway will lead by the sta
tion to the springs.
Mr.. Moncure is experimenting the
proposed extension of the railroad to
Ellington and three surveys have been
completed. President Mills has not yet
decided which will be adopted or when
teh work will be begun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
"A Magnificent Man." Said Lee.
(By the Associated Press.)

Macon, Ga, April 11.-General Fitz-
hugh Lee made the following comment
on General Wade Hampton when told OF
the Generals death today:
General Hampton was one of the
most magnificent men in many respects
/ have ever known; a man of great
ability, facinating manners, true and
loyal to his friends and an officer of
great merit; a citizen without peer and
without reproach. He was a magnificent
specimen of the Southern gentlemen, and
his death will not only be greatly de-
plored all over the country, but more
especially by those Confederate soldiers
who were accustomed to follow him on
so many fields of battle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
FIRE DESTROYS A DRY KILN.
The Body Of Captain Johu Henry Bias Been Re
covered.
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Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, N. c., April 1.-THE dry
kiln of s. E. Sullivan's lumber mill, to-
gether with a quantity of lumber, was
destroyed by fire at 2:30 o'clock this
morning. The actual loss to Mr.. Sull-
van is estimated at between fifteen hun
dred and two thousand dollars.
The body of Captain Henry of the
Sharpie z. B. Hull, who was drowned
at Is yesterday afternoon was found at
Is this afternoon by Tulley William
son, boyhood companion, who fished
for the body all yesterday and today A
long heavily loaded line was used to
which a number of large fish hooks was
attached, three of which fastened into
the pantaloOns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
JAvAN LONG Captured.
Brought From Ranch in Wyoming and Lodg
ed in Jail at Ashevil;e
SpaciaI tn News and .Obser,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville N c., April 11.--Jayan Long,
wanted for the murder of Evan Pell, in
Jackson county last August, was brought
here last night for safe keeping and
placed in the county Jail by William j.
Watson, an officer of Waynesville, who
was deputized to go to Wyoming after
Long. He was found near a ranch in
Sweet Water county, Wyoming. There
had been a reward of $500 offered for
Longs arrest.
The Southern students conference OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
will again meet in naAsheville this year
This will be the flgh year this conven-
tion has been held here. The Y NJ C. A.
meet here at a. m. TIE conference will
open on Jun 13.
Samuel Brooks, arrested for threaten
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
Rival Unions at Norfolk,
(Bv the Associated Press }

Norfolk, Va, April 11.-There are now
two street railway employees unions IN
Norfolk Samuel Fl. Kelly, leader OF the
strike. has been chosen president or the
new union, while C. T. Brooks maintains
that he is the president of the only legaiiy
constituted union here. When strike
funds are distributed hereafter an inter-
esting wrange is looked for between the
two factions. The international organi-
zation will be asked to adjust the exist
ing differences.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
A Dangerous Derilict.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, April 10.-Admiral Cot
ten, commandant of this naval station
has information of a dangerous derelict
off the North Carolina coast. The
wreckage consists of lot of spars,
which are supposed to be attached to a
sunken vessel, and which was reported
by the Norwegian steamship MUIR as
off Currituck Light. A tug will be sent
from this yard at once to find and de-
stroy the wreckage, which is reported as
a dangerous obstruction to navigation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
ST. MIcHARL's BELLS TOLL.
Miss Nary Grimes Smith of North Carolina
Sounds the Knell.
Especial to News and observer.)

(Speclal 10 news anu ODoeTNeI'J
Charleston, S. c., April 11.-Today
when the death of General Wade Hamp-
ton was announced in this city, Mrs.
Mary Grimes Smith, of Grimesland N.
c., toled the bells of St Michael's
church, the first three strokes.
Mrs Smith is the daughter of General
Bryan Grimes, who was closely asso-
ciated with General Hampton, and was
aisc the last man to surrender at APP
POI: attoX.
With Mrs. Smith was Miss Annie Town
send Gragaw, of Washington, N. c. Along
with all the official and national iiags
tnat are at half mast. the North Caro-
lima State flag hangs dropping at half
mast over the Argyle in sympathy with
the rest.
Governors Deforest Richards, OF Wycm-
ine,, and Longino, of Mississippi, are in
Charleston today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12

ing the lives of neighbors, is out on bail.
Several Northern cap ligts are erect
ing a large tanning plant at Toxaway,
one mile from Brevard
Ellis Galloway is being tried in Bre-
ward court for the murder of John Fish
er. The killing occurred several months
ago at Breyard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
The Day in the House.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, April 11.-Debate upon
the Cuban Reciprocity Bill continued in
the House today, the principal speeches
being made by Mr.. Long (Kans.) a men,
Der of the Ways and Means Committee.
who from the first ardently supported
Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
TO SUCCEED EVANS
Eugene +. Ware is Chosen
as Commissioner of
Pensions.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, April 11-Eugene f.
Ware, of Kansas. has been selected by
ans as Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr.. Ware is from Topeka and is 4
member of the law firm of Gleed, Ware
and Gleed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
Oak Ridge Defeats the Mutes.

Especial to News ard Ohserver.)
Kernersville. n. c., April 11--Oak
Ridge won from the deaf mutes by score
of 20 to g. Batteries: Oak Ridge, War
reE and Nelson; the Deaf and Dumb
School. Chambers and Ramsey. Warren's
pitching was the feature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
The Democrats Name Governor.
(By the Associated Press)

Portland, Ore, April 10.-George +.
Chamberlain, of Portland. was nominat-
ed tonight for Governor by the Demo-
cratic State Convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12

Broom corn is a paying crop in some
parts of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12
Major s. w. Green Dead.
(By the Associated Press.l

Atlanta. Ca, April 11.-Major John W.
Green, a Confederate veteran and at one
time general manager of the 0eorgi
Railroad, died today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12

Jolly old gentleman of the old school,
by request of the Governor, made few
remarks. He believes in Charleston be-
cause the people of this city believe in
Charleston. He declared that there had
been a time when if you would ask q
tar heel where he lived, he would say
sin North Caliny, but right near the
line" But now they are proud to say
that they live in North Carolina.
THE TALENTED EDITOR.
Col Joseph Robinson, the talented ed
itor of the Goldsboro Argus and a
member of Gov. Aycock's staff, was
then called upon to tell of the press as
there were so many North Carolina ed
itors present. He made a very pretty
speech which was a fine tribute to the
fourth estate"
After the conclusion of the exercises
the band played a number of marches
and patriotic airs and the North Caro-
linians went in state to inspect their
great exhibit in the Mines and Forestry
building,
This exhibit is under the care. of Mai
T. K. Bruner, Secretary Of the Board of
Agriculture for North Carolina. He got
together and displayed the exhibit which
is second to none other.
The press of North Carolina is repre-
sented here by a number of bright jour
nalists. The work of the Raleigh News
and Observer and the Charlotte News
in getting out special editions is deserv-
ing much commendation. Each of these
special editions is book of forty pages,
telling of the greatness of North Caro-
lima and showing up the great Charles
ton Exposition in all of its beauty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12

Columbia, S. c.. April 11.-Brooklyn
(NationaD g. South Carolina College A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-12

Macon, Ga, April 11.-Clemson College
II; Mercer University 8.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-08-08

Some one asked me the other day
what was the origin of women propos-
ing marriage during a leap year.
looked it up, and while it may not be
new to all l dare say it will interest
many. In the year 1888 a statute was
published by the Scotch parliament, of
which the following is a copy, and is,
to my mind, the origin of the custom
or idea. 1 do not know that it is a
custom or ever was:
ut is ordaint that during the reign
Of her maist blessit majestic, Margaret
like maiden, ladee of bath high and
low estate, shall haze liberty to speak
to the man she likes. Gift he refuses
to take her to be his wyf, he shale be
mulct in the sum of ane hundredity
pounds or less, as his estait may bee,
except and always gif he can make it
appear that he is betrothit to another
woman; then he shall be free"
After the dear old Margaret had
passed away the women became clam
Orous for their privileges, and to ap-
pease them another act of parliament
allowed them the privilege every fourth
year.-EXchange.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-08-08

moment all distinctly heard a step in
the passage outside. 1t stopped at the
door, and as they watched with bated
breath the door creaked and slowly
opened. Malcolm, with the candle ex-
tended, fell back open mouthed as
white, leering face with sunken eye
balls and closely cropped, bullet head
appeared at the opening. Leek, with a
faint scream, sprang from his chair
and stood by the others, breathing
heavily.
For a few seconds the creature stood
regarding them, blinking in a strange
fashion at the candle; then, with a
siding movement, it came little way
into the room and stood there as if be-
wildered.
Not man spoke or moved, but all
watches with horrible fascination as
the creature removed its dirty neck
cloth and its head rolled on its shout
der. For minute it paused and then,
holding the rag before it, moved toward
Malcolm.
The candle went out suddenly with n
fash and bang. There was smell
of powder, and something writhed in
the darkness on the floor. There was
a faint, choking cough, and then 81
lence.
Malcolm was the first to speak.
"Matches!" he said in strange voice.
He took box from his pocket and rat
tied them insanely. George, who had
put his foot on something on the floor,
took them from him and struck one.
Then he leaped at the gas and a flame
burst from the match. Malcolm touch
ed the thing on the floor with his foot
and found it soft.
He looked at his companions. They
mouthed inquiries at him, but he shook
his head. He lit the candle and, kneel-
ing down, examined the silent thing on
the floor Then he rose swiftly and,
dipping his handkerchief in the water
jug, bent down again and grimly wiped
the white face. Then he sprang back
with cry of incredulous horror, point
ing at it. Leek's pistol fell to the floor,
and he shut out the sight with his
hands, but the others. crowding for
ward, gazed spellbound at the dead
face of HirSt.
Before a word was spoken the door
opened and Somers hastily entered the
room. His eyes fell on the floor. "Good
God!' he cried. you didn't
Nobody spoke.
/'I told him not to-" he said in a suf-
locating voice. 81 told him not to.
told him
He leaned against the wall deathly
sick, put his arms out feebly and fell
fainting into the travellers arms.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-08-08

In the District Court of the Eleventh
Judicial District of the State of
Montana, in and for the County of
Flathead.
The Northwestern National Bank of
Great Falls, Montana, Corpora
ton, Plaintiff, VS.. Benton d.
Hatcher and the Globe National
Bank of Kalispell, Montana, a Cor
poration, Defendants.-Alias Sum-
mons.
The State of Montana sends greet
ings to the above named defend
ants and to each of them:
You are hereby summoned to
answer the complaint in this action,
which is filed in the office of the
clerk Of this court, a copy of which
is herewith served upon one of you
in each county wherein any of you
reside, and to file your answer and
serve a copy thereof upon the plant
ifs attorney within twenty days
after the service Of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service; and in
case of your failure to appear or
answer, judgment will be taken
against you, by default, for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
The said action is6 brought to OBJ
tain decree forever quieting the
plaintiff in its title and possession of
the certain pieces or parcels of land
described as follows, to-wit: Lots
numbered one a., two (2), and three
CD, in block numbered forty-three
(43), in the town of Kalispell county
of Flathead, and state of Montana,
according to map or plat of the said
town of Kalispell on file in the Office
of the clerk and recorder in and for
said county and state, together with
all and singular the tenements,
Entertainments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining, against all claims
thereto by the defendants or either
of them or by any one claiming
through or under them, after the
commencement of this suit, and for
costs of suit.
Witness my hand and seal of said
court this 25th day of July, 1902.
GSeall
JAMES K. LANG, Clerk.
A. c. Gormley, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1902-08-08
Proposals Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the Office of F. L. Gray, city clerk,
at Kalispell, Montana until o'clock
p. m, Wednesday, August 20, 1902,
for the erection of a $4,000 public
library building at Kalispell, Mon
tana, according to plans and specifi-
cations prepared by Gibson & Shan
ley, architects.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office of Gibson & Shan
ley, architects, rooms 25 and &c, Con
rad bank building, Kalispell, Mon
tana, or at the office of f. L. Gray,
city clerk.
A certified check for five per cent
of the amount bid must accompany
each bid, checks to be made payable
to the order of r. E. Webster treas
urer. The check of the successful
bidder will be held as a guarantee
that he will enter into a contract to
erect the building and file the re-
quired bond. All other checks will
be returned upon awarding the con
tract.
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to furnish the city council a
satisfactory surety company bond
equal in amount to one-half the con
tract price for erecting the building,
said bond to be for the erection and
completion of the bidding according
to the plans ".lu specifications, and
for the payment of all material and
labor bills incurred in the erection
of the building.
The city council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
Building to be- fully completed on
or before the goth day of January
1908.
Copies of the plans and specifica
lions may be had by applying to the
architects.
f. L. GRAY. CITY Clerk.