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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
United Textile Workers
(By the Associated Press.)

Fall River, Mass, March 28.-President
James Tansey and Secretary Albert
Hilbert, of the United Textile Workers of
of the executive or emergency committee
of that body has been called to take
action upon the labor situation at Low.
ell. President Tansey said that in the
event of a lockout there is nothing in
the rules of the national body which
calls for the payment of lockout money.
Secretary Thomas O'Donnell of the
local Mule Spinners Association, who is
also secretary of the Nationl Spinners,
was questioned as to the probable action
of the national convention in Boston
next week toward the Lowell strike
He said that the national body is or
ganiZed under similar ideas, as the
United Textile Workers, and likewise it
debars local unions from national sup
port and from levying assessments on
its members. It's rules, however, can be
suspended and support and permission to
levy assessments given after investiga-
ton.
Another important convention ques-
ton will be whether or not the charter
of the National Spinners shall be sur
rendered to the American Federation CT
Labor, with which the spnners are
affiliated, in order to join the United
Textile Workers.
Secretary O'Donnell said that the Mule
Spinners in Dover. N. H., and Lewiston.
Maine. are asking for an advance in
wages, together with New Bedford and
Lowell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
MAGIC HIS PLEA
How a Negro Boy Claimed
He Located His Quarry,
Haywood Smith Convicted of ASsauItIng Jerry
Smith, The Well Known CoIored
farmer.

novel plea was offered as defense
in the Superior court yesterday morning.
1t was nothing more nor less than tale
of magic through the medium of a pack
of cards.
Randall Fowler, an eighteen year old
negro boy, was arraigned on the charge
of HOUSEKEEPING and larceny.
The house of S. W. finger was broken
into while the occupants were away and
shot gun, shells and some clothing
stolen. Fowler was seen going towards
the house and when the articles were
missed he was arrested and finally show
ed the officers where the goods were con-
cealed in the woods.
Will Elliott, the negro, who entered the
house or take anything, and that he was
able to locate the articles by his power
of magic. He said that he cut a pack of
cards and the queen of hearts told him
where to find the gun. A five spot of
diamonds revealed the five shells, which
We're in the overcoat pocket. The ace
of spades informed him where the
clothes were The witness further stat
ed that he could cut a pack of cards
and find where any lost article was. This
magic art had been taught him by a Wo-
man named Perry.
Judge Allen said that since this boy
had served term for horse stealing be-
fore and was just out of the work house,
he would give him a term long enough
to keep him busy until he was a mature
man, so he was sent to the roads for five
years.
Will Sanders was convicted of the
larceny of some turkeys and chickens
from Narcissa Lloyd and sentenced to
the roads for twelve months.
Will Elliott the negr who entered the
residence of Mr.. j. A. Spence near the
Union depot and stole an overcoat, was
convicted and sentenced to the road gang
for one year.
Haywood Smith the negro who was
charged with knocking Jerry Smith, the
well known colored farmer in the head
few weeks since, was found guilty. Jer-
ry Smith testified that Haywood assault
ed him and struck him twice while he
was down Haywood Smith swore that he
did not strike Jerry at all, but that Jer-
rvs mule fell down and he was hurt
by striking his head on a stump. The
jury decided that HayWoodS stick did the
work. Mr. S. G. Ryan represented the
defendant and he took an appeal to the
Supreme court.
Will Newell, a negro who was indicted
for failing to provide support for his
family, was found guilty and given six
months on the roads.
VIII Smith was convicted of larceny,
but has not been sentenced.
Will Solomon was tried for larceny and
acquitted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
THE SUFFRAGE PLAN
Completed by Conference, it
Goes to Convention
Monday.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, March 2S.-The suffrage
conference of the Constitutional Conven-
tion completed consideration of the suf-
frage plan at one O'Clock today. 1t was
adopted by a vote of 46 to II.
A resolution was adopted to take it up
in the convention on Monday, and the
conference adjourned sine die at 1:06
O'Clock. There will be only short ses-
sion of the convention tomorrow.
The suffrage plan agreed to by the
Democratic conference has for it's princi-
pie feature the temporary understanding
clause, recommended by the minority of
the Suffrage Committee. The features OF
the permanent part of the plan are a
poll tax prerequisite for voting, and an
educational qualification. Exemptions
from the understanding clause are made
for soldiers and their sons, and extended
to them in the requirement for reading
and writing in the permanent plan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
PATRICK Is SURPRISED.
he is Satisfied, He Declares, That the Verdict
Will Not Stand.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, March 27-Albert t. Pat
rick, who was convicted last night of
the murder of William NJ. Rice, had Il
consultation today with his father,
Colonel Patrick and his counsel, from
Chicago. Mr.. Turner. Patrick retained
his composure throughout the conference
and conyersed cordially with Jhis father
and counsel. In discussing his case Pat
rick said:
mo one in the court room was more
surprised at that verdict than myself.
AS lawyer, do not see how. upon the
testimony given, the verdict could have
been found. / do not believe had Re-
corder Golf and Assistant District At
torney Osborne known what effect their
addresses would have upon the jury that
they would have made them in the terms
they did"
After expressing the belief that both
the Recorder and the Assistant District
Attorney were astonished at the verdict.
Patrick said:
Il believe the jury to be composed of
honest men. / have no reason to believe
otherwise. l practically selected the jury
myself. But this l do know. Every wit
ness. every one connected with me who
could be bribed, cajoled or influenced was
approached, and if influence could pos
sibly be used upon any member of the
jury l believe it was used Now | dc
not believe for moment that this ver-
dict will stand. 1t will go to the Court
of Appeals, where the questions of law
and fact will be passed upon
Patrick said further that there was
not one action on his part that he re-
GREETED, not one thing he would not dc
over again. Asked if he would go on the
stand in the event of a new trial, Pat
rick said he was in his lawyers hands
and would do whatever they directed.
District Attorney Jerome was asked
what he intended to do with Charles F
Jones. Mr.. Jerome replied:
''I-eannot say definitely just what this
office will do, but Jones' testimony con-
vieted Patrick, and it might be very in
eXpedient to prosecute him."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
The Mule Spinners' Demand.
(By the Associated Press.)

mill situation in Rhode Island is causing
much concern on the part of the manu-
facturers as well as the mill operatives
The Rhode Island Mule Spinners Asso-
citation is the only organization of cot
ton operatives which has requested the
manufacturers to advance wages. and
no definite reply has been given. Prices
of standard goods, made in New Bedford,
Lowell and other Massachusetts manu-
featuring communities govern the prices
of Rhode Island made goods to a great
extent so far as the wages paid are
concerned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
PRIVATE PENSION
BILLS IN A FLOOD
Continued from Page one.)

This provision as has been heretofore
stated, is that there shall be coined
Philippine dollar of the same weight and
hness as the Mexican dollar and the Brit
ISL dollar. 1t is to be a bullion dollar,
but the volume is to be limited only by
the demands of business.
The amendment also provides for sub
sidiary coinage sufficient to meet the
wants of the Philippine people. The coin
age of this silver will be done both in
America and in the Philippines.
The dollar provided is made a legal
tender in the Philippines but not in the
United States.
The Republican members at their con-
ference also considered the question of
authorizing a legislative assembly for the
Philippines but concluded to omit all leg
islation of that character and also to
make no provision for delegates or COM
missioners in Congress from the Philip
pines.
Provision for a complete census of the
islands is, however, to be included in the
bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
.lE .Babcock Won Over.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, March 27.-Representative
Babcock, of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, called at the White House today
in response to q request from the Presi-
dent. 1t was discovered that the commit
tee stands to 8, as between the Payne
and Tawney Cuban reciprocity PROPOSE
tons and that Mr.. Babcock who has been
absent on account of illness, held the de-
Gliding vote. After the interview it was
stated that Mr.. Babcock had been won
over by the President and that he would
vote fer the Payne proposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
THE MEETING LAST NIGHT
Committee Appointed to Perfect Plan
of Organization.
TO PUSH THE CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
Griggs, Williams, of Mississippi, Rupert, Of
New York, Culberson, of Texas, Jackson
of Kansas and Williams of Illinois
Compose Committee.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, March 28.-Representative
James M. Griggs, of Georgia, was
unanimously chosen chairman of the
Democratic Congressional Committee al
a meeting held tonight in the minority
caucus room at the Capitol commit
tee consisting of the chairman, Mr.
Griggs, Representatives Williams, OF
Mississippi; Rupert, of New York
Richardson, of Tennessee; Williams, oil
Illinois; Jackson, of Kansas, and Sena-
tor CulbersOn, of Texas, was appointed
to perfect plan of organization for the
ensuing Congressional campaign and Sc
lect the remaining officers of the COM
mittee subject to the ratification of a
meeting of the full committee to be
held April nth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
NOTICE OF LOCKOUT
Sixteen Thousand Mill Opera.
tives Involved.
Besides This Lockout at Lowell One is Threa-
tened in Georgia Where Higher
Wages is Asked.
(By the Associated Press

Lowell, Mass, March 2S.-That the
$4,000 employees of the seven cotton man
ufacturing corporations of this city, who
have demanded an advance of 10 per cent
in wages with strike on next Monday
as the alternativ will be locked out, un-
less a settlement is reached, became ap-
parent today when the agents of all the
cotton mills caused to be posted on the
gates notices informing the operatives
that after tomorrow the mills would be
closed until further notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
Silver Standard to Remain Unchanged
(Ry tha Associated Press.

Washington, D. c.. March 27.-The Re-
publican members of the Senate Commit
tee on the Philippines today considered
the currency feature of the Philippine
Government bill. Members of the COM
mittee stated that there was practical
unanimity in favor of permitting the
present silver standard in tie Philippine
Islands to remain undisturbed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
Yarn hill Employees Strike.
(By the Associated Press.)

Fall River. March 2S-About 800 op-
eratives of the Globe Yarn Mills No. 1
and 2, are out on strike. These mills
are owned by the New England Yarn
Company, which did not enter into the
recent agreement among the local mills
to advance wages 10 per cent. The OPP
9ratives demand the increase
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
Declined a Chaplainship.

The Louisburg Times says that Rev.
W. b. Morton. of Roxboro who is visit
ing in Louisburg, recently declined a
chaplanship in the army. The salary is
$1,000. North Carolina cannot afford TO
give up so useful a man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
Oil Trust Plant Burned.
nv the Associated Press.l

Memphis, Tenn, March 2S.-The main
milling department of the Virginia Caro-
lima Chemical Company's plant was
wrecked today by fire caused by spon-
taneous combustion. The extent Of the
loss is not yet known, but it will be
heavy,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
DR.. Registers Lecture. :.

DR.. Hubert A. Royster lectured las
night before the Young Mems Barac;
class at the Tabernacle Baptist church
There was a large crowd, and all pro
nounced the lecture splendid 1t was in.
teresting as we'll as instructive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
A Big Tobacco Crop.

State Chemist B. W. Kilgore returned
yesterday from the Experiment Farm
near Kingsboro, in Edgecombe county
He says that the tobacco beds are being
planted, and preparations are being made
for a big crop. There will be large IN
crease in the tobacco crop throughout
that entire section this year. A good
deal of grain is being planted there, too
Prof. Kilgore says, mere than usual.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29

Dughi Went out in the country yester-
day in banana field and cut about zoe
lunches, so you can buy them very cheap.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
California pears, at Dughi's.
N. C. REPORTS WANTED.

want the following North Carolina
Reports. Please write stating price and
condition: z Jones Law, 1 Jones Equity
Jones Equity 4 Jones Equity, 20, II, 70
70, IA, rs, rs, II, 81. IS. sc, 81, So.
JOHN w. HINSDALE,
Raleigh. N. C. :
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29

Don't ask what kind of cream Dugh
aas Tor Sunday; but order any kind, any
Kind, any, kind you want.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29

Florida and California oranges,
Dughi's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29

Fresh tomatoes and strawberries, a
Dughi's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29

The Pennsylvania bituminOus coal OPP
orators and miners got together today
and agreed to continue last years scale
another year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-29
IN the SPRING

When you have that tired feeling and
are nervous and sleepless, is good time
to take a few/doses of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. 1t is an ideal spring medi-
cine and blood purifier, and will cure
dyspepsia Indigestion, malaria or liver
and kidney troubles. Try it. Our private
stamp is over the neck of the bottle.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11

/ lusive art of phonograPy are now
writing sentences and slowly putting
into practice the principles they
have been and are still learning.
The great event since the holidays
with the boys at school is the foot
ball game t." be played on Saturday,
nth inst, on the campus. This
game has been duly advertised and
all look forward to a great time on
that day. The boys, of course, ex-
pect to edo" Opelousas again, and
want everybody in the town of La
fayette and the surrounding country
to come help "root" for them. This
will be about the last game Of the
season.
The sewing classes are beginning
to give evidence of the work done
during the last few months. Forty
finished garments were turned out
this week
The sample work of the girls hae
been put in books and is ready for
inspection.
Lessons in cookery are given on
Monday morning and Thursday aft
-rnoun of every week. Visitors are
always welcome.
The sewing girls are again busy
.traugh ting patterns; a new garment
is TO be begun.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11
Rev. l.. j. Chabrier !.

Rev. Leger Jean Chabrier died at
Youngsville last Monday night
Father Chsbrie had been sick s,v
eral months and his death was ,.ot
Unexpected.
Father Chabr1er was so years of
age. He was native Of Canal,
department of Canal, France. He
came to this country when a young
man. Before taking charge Of the
Youngsville Catholic church lie
spent some time in Plaquemine par
ish and at Chacahouia and taught in
Jefferson College. About twenty
years ago he was sent to Youn,
vile, where he remained until his
death. His funeral took place
Thursday morning ana was largely
attended by his parishioners and
people from the adjoining towns.
As is usual at the funeral Of pri, st,
the ceremony consisted of a high
mass. Father Thebault, of ST. Mar
preached an eloquent SER
mon, eulogizing the character aud
services of the decea sed clergyman.
The following priests were present:
Mgr. Laval, Revs. Forge. Dubourg.
Doutre, Mattern, Engineering, Girl
maud, Barby, Van de Ven, Jouan.
Trainor, Blanc, Cramers, GIrard,
Souby, Langlois, Boil
lard, Ravoire, Van der Brock, The
bault, Welte, Gonon, Justin, NAL
trait, Rochard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11
FOOTBA l.
On the Institute Campus--Insti-
tute VS.. St. Landry High
School.

The frs, football game played in
Lafayette will take place at 3
O'Clock this afternoon on the cam
pus of the Industrial Institute.
The boys of the St. Landry High
School will be here to retrieve, if
Sticky snatched from them by the
Industrial Institute team just before
the holidays. Both teams are COM
posed of vigorous youths all striving
hard to win tire honors for their
schools. The Opelousas eleven will
be accompanied by lnsty army of
rooters and it is hoped that the local
team will have their friends and
admirers there to yell long and loud
for them The management of the
home team ..as made preparations
the expenses of the trip and in
order to raise the necessary funds
it has been decided to charge the
small admission fee of IS cents
There are splendid players in both
teams and the game will! be worth
seeing.
Let us give royal welcome to the
visitors and loyal support to the
bows Of the Institute.
There are many hats equal to our
s. Star hats. but they cost you
S.. Pionsky Bros
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11

The GAZETTE learns from Prof.
LeRosen that about twenty more
names are needed for the petition to
be presented to the Council asking
that body to call the election rela-
tive to the special tax We under
stand that the petition will be con
sidered at the next meeting of the
Council and that the election will
be called as early as practicable
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11
The Lafayette High School

The Lafayette High School re-
opened after the holidays with a
good attendance. Teachers and
pupils enjoyed the short vacation
and resumed their work with IN
creased energy. All are doing their
best and the session promises to be
most successful one, judged from
the amount and quality of work
done. With a thorough appreciation
of the important character of their
duties, Prof. LeRosen and his as
sistants, Misses Duvall and Chris
tian, are making every effort toward
the improvement Of the school, for
in teaching, as in every other branch
of human endeavor, there is always
Groom for Improvement" The
G AzETTE is pleased to note the
progress steadily made at the High
School, which is destined to become
such great factor in the educa-
tional development of this commun-
ity. AS an evidence that the school
is appreciated beyond the limits of
the town it will be we'll to note the
fact that Of the Io5 pupils in attend
ance, AZ are from the different
wards, a fact which should not be
overlooked by those whose mis-
guided zeal would cause them to
consider this scho OF aspurely a town
school.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11
Mrs. ChristOphe Neveu.

Mrs. Christophe Neveu, nee Anne
lie Azelima Hebert, aged 76 years
and 7 months, died at her home in
this town last Tuesday night. Her
funeral took place at the Catholic
church Wednesday afternoon and
was largely attended.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1902-01-11

We have the SWEETEST assortment
OF shirts and collars, for men aud
boys. Plonsky Bros.
Sharp County record., 1902-02-14

1t is said that during the first
three weeks of January, Gov.
Davis was in his office in the
state house, just four days and a
half, or about one fifth of the
time. He was away most of the
tim g making speeches against
Senator Jones. If he had been
absent performing duties for the
state or even in his own behalf as
a candidate for reelection, il
would be different, the people
would excuse him; but tc be- alb
sent from his Office for the pur-
pose of contributing to the az.
tempted defeat of one who is
seeking another position, especi-
ally when the man he is attempt
ing to defeat is as we'll known to
the people as Senator Jones is in
excusable. If the voters of the
state do not rebuke such conduct
the Times is badly mistaken
Jonssboro Times. il.ry'...
Sharp County record., 1902-02-14

The effort of the Para gould
Soliphone to belittle the Sharp
County Record because the lat
Tor perhaps does not possess as
complete printing plant as the
former is mighty poor argument
against the Records candidate
for senator.-Beebe Bulletin.
No attention need be paid to
the Soliphone. A paper that has
no respect for the truth; paper
that manages to know that a
dozen counties are practically
solid for a certain candidate, and
at the same time does not furnish
the same information about its
own county, is surely a huxie.
The Soliphone is fast checking
itself to death-with political
falsehoods. ..
Sharp County record., 1902-02-14

place and entirelyMunnecessa ssary.
No paper nor person, 80 far as
we have knowledge, has said or
intimated that Capt. Black would
act dishonorably in casting up
the congressional vote. The
RECORD says he has the oppor-
tunity. 1t is remembered that
the committee left everything in
Capt. Blacks hands. The re-
turns of the several counties are
to be sent to him and he is en-
powered to cast up the vote and
declare the result. He is the sole
custodian of the returns. An
other thing, no time was set by
the committee when Capt. Black
should declare the result, Capt.
Black is q firm friend OF Con-
gresham Brundidge, citizen of
the same town, and this arrange
ment was brought about entirely
by Brundidge forces. Will the
Batesville Guard say this ar
rangement is fair or calculated to
foster clean politics? 1t is easily
seen that Capt, Black controls
the situation in the Second Con-
gressional District, and if he be
the most honest man in the state,
it is nothing but right that all
candidates should have repre-
sentatives present when the re-
suit of the vote is declared. The
Sharp County record., 1902-02-14
RECTOR,S REPLY.

At Lonoke last week Gov.
Davis dramatically accused Col.
Rector of having a gun in his
pocket, and asked him if it was
not a fact. Col. Rector replied
promptly as follows:
"Under no circumstances,
governor, would | carry gun to
defend myself against you and
the bludgeon you carry while
speaking. | regard you as the
least likely, of all men know, to
require of me the use of a wea-
pom"
At Malvern Jeff referred sar-
casticalIy to Col. Rector's letter
in which he stated that his early
years was spent on the farm, that
he had performed all the duties
attendant upon farm life, and
among other things served as an
ox-driver. "Look at him." said
Jeff, "don't he look like an OK
driver?" pointing to Col. Rector,
and continuing to ri ilicule the
idea that the latter had ever driv-
en- an OK. When Col. Rector
came to this reference in his re-
ply he said: ''Yes, fellow citi-
zens, it is true that in my early
years | was an ox-driyer and
was a good one, too, but more
recently have been driving a
iackass. "Do you mean to
compare me to a jackass?" ex-
claimed Davis. ''Oh, no, COM
parsons are odious," said Col.
Rector" and if did | should feel
the necessity Of apologizing to
the jackass.' This closed an
other incident Of the campaign,
and it is not necessary to say
whom the laugh was on.