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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Comment at Berlin.
.Ry the Associated Pross.)

IRv the Associated PToSS.)
psrfn Dee. 27-Thc German govern
is disappointed by President Roose-
-srs docliration to be arbitrator in the
rsrs7aelan dispute, but in pursuance of
ps decision will correspond at once with
e-s. Britain and Italy on the subsidiary
maz.tons to be agreed upon, such as
raising the blockade and the definite
form of request, whereby Venezuela on
one side and Germany. Great Britain and
Italy on the other. will ask The Hague
tribunal 10 adiudge the dispute.
The interchange Of views on these and
other requirements probably will take
place at Washington, where the ambas-
sailors can confer freely with Secretary
Hay and obtain through him President
laS-0's assent to the precise PROPOSE
Tons. The German Foreign Office con-
slars Washington a convenient place for
further negotiations. Foreign Secretary
Won Richthofen regrets the long delay,
which is likely 10 cnsue before tie final
adjustment Of the controversy. He had
relied upon President Roosevelt per-
so12l'y to take up the case and reach a
decision quickly.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Responsibility for Explosion Fixed
lRr the Associated rress.l

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. 27.-Responsi-
bility fer the explosion which occurred in
the Turf Exchange pool room Wednesday
evening and resulted in the death o. VIM.
Helwig. OF this city. and G.. r. Donnclly.
of Chicago, and injuries 10 more than
forty persons. was charged TO several PEI
sons tonight by the coToner's jury. which
held an inquest over Helwigs remains.
The jury returned the following verdict:
we, the jury empanellcd TO investigate
into the cause and manner of death OF
VIM. Helwig, find that he came TO his
death in the explosion caused from tho
careless handling of high proof gasoline
in the Turf Exchange Pool Room. and
that the responsibility OF the explosion
is upon the Watershed Pierce OIL Com
pany, the Arkansas Gas and Light Com
pany and Mayer and Edward and Burke.
of New York, proprietors of the pool
room, each being responsible through
their employees"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Gift to the Stats Zeitung.
nv the Associated Press.)

New York. Dec. PA committee OF
newspaper men representing the guests
at the dinner given by the New YORK
Stats Zeitung to the American Press
on the occasion Of the visit of Prince
Henry of Prussia, today presented to the
management of that paper, a handsome
souvenir album in commemoratlon OF
hat notable banquet. The presentation
was made by St. Clair MckelWay on pc
half Of the committee, at a luncheon at
the Hardware Club, and was accepted
by Herman Ridder of the Stats Zeltung.
In making the presentation Mr.. Nickel
wav made a brief address, expressive OF
apDreciation Of the Stats lettings pub
lie services. Mr.. Ridder responded sulta-
bly. saying it was a fitting time to re-
ceive the album, for it contains a record
of an occasion when all the speakers
voiced sentiments Of peace and good will.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Burned to Death in Her Home
(snecial to News and Observer.)

(snecial to News and Observer
Wilmington, n. c., Dec. 27.-The worst
tragedy in Wilmington this Christmas
was the burning of Henrietta Price, a
at 2:35 o'clock a. M, at her
homo. No. 500 South Third street.
The fire department responded TO an
alarm from box Al, but before they
could arrive on the scene the building,
which was a one story, two room frame
house. was almost consumed. Very soon
the fremen discovered that the woman
was burned.
The fire is believed to have started
from a fireplace. Just how it originated
is not known. The house was valued at
$500. The house next door, owned py
Robert Brady, was slightly damaged.
DR.. C. d. Bell, the coroner, viewed the
BODY. but an inquest was deemed I'M
necessary. The woman's body was
found in the middle of the floor. The
skin was burned off and the flesh roasted
until the body was almost unrccognizable,
DR.. Bell found near the door a small
box containing $53 in silver and gold.
| Some of it was badly defaced by the
| heat. DR.. Bell spent the greater por-
ton of the amount preparing her foI
burial and removal to Pembroke, n. {
| Her remains were sent to her nephew
B. F. Ransom. at Pembroke. Robesor
| county.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
THE QUEEN GIVES A DINNER.
To Widows and Orphans of Those Killed in
the South African War.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 27.-Queen A~leXandras
dinner this afternoon to the widows and
children Of those killed in the South At
rican war formed the most striking dem
onstration in London's observance OF
Christmas. Long before the festivities
began crowds gathered in the streets ad-
iacent to the Alexandra Trust building,
which was gaily decorated without and
within. Over six hundred widows and
eight hundred children partook OF the
Queens Christmas fare. The bright
cheering of the children formed a pleas
ant contrast to their mothers. In the
building there were military bands on
each floor, while Highland Pipers, l.unch
and Judy shows, theatrical troupeS, per-
formers from the music halls and tables
f1ll of TOYS. cracker boxes from the
Queen lent vivid color to the celebration.
Sir Thomas Upton, who received the
guests in behalf of the Queen, was Kept
busy helping lift children up the steps 70
relieve mothers who had brought families
larger than they could carry. After very
bany turkeys and plum pudding5 had
been consumed Sir Thomas read the fol
lowing message from the Queen:
.Pray convey the expression or ny
| best wishes to all my guests at the Alex
andra Trust. May they speno d NelS
happy day and may COG help and bless
them throughout the coming year
Sir Thomas call for cheers for th'
Queen was answered with a great shou
from the happy women and jubilant emil
dren. which the crowds outside took up.
A telegram was sent to Queen AleSan
ORA expressing the loyal and lovlns
thanks of the children and their mother
and wishing the King and Queen a nap
nv New Year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
MISCARRIAGE or ORDERS
Copalc,iog Stories as to the Responsibility for
the Accident
NV The Associated Press

10y tAt sNH#Rt*AN&+
Detroit. Mich. Dee "a Free Press
special from Port Huron avs there arc
conflicting stories as To the direct re-
sponsibility for tho terrible AFFAIR but II
is plain that it Mas through a m1scar-
riagc OF orders.
Roth conductors had orders which IL Is
alleged clears th,m OF blame, but the at
tempt to throw the blame on TO operator
Andrew Carson OF Watford. is not IN ac-
cordance with the facts as near rs can h.
learned by dlligent sitting Of the diner
ent stories.
1t Is asserted that In the first instance
Train Dispatches James Kerr, OF London,
sent an order to Watforii for M. , To
mass the freight at Wanstcad, the scene
of the wreck, before the express reached
Watford. However, the operator at
wyoming. the first station west OF Wat
ford. reported To the dispatcher that the
freight was still there. Tn" dispatcher
thorcupon. according to Watford adNiccs'
supposing the freight was beng held az
Wyoming. cancelled the meeting order a.
Wanstead and when the express reached
Watford. Conductor McElinc, according
to running rules in force, had a clear
right Of way TO his next scheduled stop
Wyoming.
i Unfortunately after No. . had lett
3, Watf0rd it was discovered that the
/ freight had after all started Tor Wan
stead. All possible efforts were made to
intercept No. ;, but the operator ~
Kings Court Junction. an intervening
station. who should have been on duty,
could not be reached for some reason
and Wanstead was not n night ofttto.
There was no earthly means of stopping
the impending catastrophe.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
FIGHT FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
Colorado Republicans Cry Fraud and Flle
Contests with secretary Of State.
nv the Associated Press.)

Denver. Colo, Dec. 27.-The Republican
fob for control of the Legislature was
formally opened today when contests
were filed with the Secretary Of State py
the fifteen Republican candidates for the
House from Arapahoe county, ana the
four float districts. Contests were aiso
filed by the three defeated candidates
for the Senate.
The contest papers declare that there
was a conspiracy to steal election IN
Arapahoe county. 1t is alleged that
10. 900 fraudulent names were placed on
the register lists, and that 5000 formerly
qualified persons on the lists Z,uoo were
inpcrsonated and voted by others.
The contestants demand that the entire
vote IF fftv-fye Democratic precincts II
Denver be thrown out. If these should De
thrown out the Democratic pluralltles o.
over 1000 would be converted into re
publican pluralities Of 1000 to 5000.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Steel Company's Huge Contract.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2t.-The Gazette
tomorrow will say:
The American Sheet Steel Company mas
lust closed the most gigantic sales CON
tract Of is history. The material that VIII
be made in the next year under us terms
will swell the sheet company gross
arning by Sc, 400, 900. The agreement Tor
this tremendous business was entered at
the Pittsburg Offices of the American
Sheet Steel Company with representa-
tives of all the thirty-four constituent
concerns of the National Roo9fng and
Corrugating Company. The roofing ana
o~rrugating company agrees to take all
If IFS requirements in sheets during the
wear of 1903 from the sheet producing
constituents of the United States steer
Corporation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
THREE MEN ARE KILLED
Fast Mail Dashes Into Work Train on the II.
linois Central.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

Louisville, Ky, December PA fast
passenger train on the Illinois Central,
bound for Cincinnati from New Orleans,
crashed into a work train at Caneyvine,
eighty-fOur miles from Louisville this
morning. Three men We're instantly kill
ed and two injured. One of the engines
das demolished and the other engine and
three ears We're derailed.
The killed are:
ROBERT SMITH, engineer, of work
train, Elizabethtown, Ky.
THOS BELL, fireman Of work train,
Louisville.
w. O.. ROBERTS, fireman passenger
train. Central City, Ky.
Injured:
Louis Golfer, engineer passenger train,
louisville; badly bruised and cut.
John Sanders, passenger, Louisville.
arms cut and body bruised.
The train left New Orleans Friday
morning and was due in Louisville at
7:45 o'clock this morning.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
The Humberts En- Route to Paris.
(Bv the Associated Pross.)

Madrid Dec. 27.-The members OF the
Humbert family, who were arrested here
in connection with the great Paris safe
frauds. were taken from prison thlS
and conveyed to the railway
station for their journey to Paris under
a strong guard of French and spanish
detectives.
The male and female prisoners were
confined in separate carriages OF a sPe-
cial train, and no communication was
allowed between the various members OF
the Humbert family. Mounted gendarmes
kept a Gordon around the train until 1t
steamed out Of the station in order 10
prevent any communication between the
prisoners and the spectators.
The train will be attached to the Paris
express on reaching Hendaye, the French
frontier station, at noon tomorrow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
GOVERNMENTS
II;XCHANC|NC NOTES
to Submit the Case
to Arbitration.
NOW OBSERVED
How yer, That the Terms Of the
ssd'' r,
~,.b.,,stion Agreement Are in Fair
u,y TO b. Speedily Adjusted.

tha Associated Press.)
,,.sfns,on. d. G., Dec. 27.-Thcre is
f., progress an active exchange Of
1F " n..en the allied powers. tene-
t'' +raI-nited States respecting the
u" submitting to arbitration the
''-s- which have arisen between Vene-
'''~ the allies. Questions = be-
'~" and are Forthcoming,
b5 .'' cold that the negotiations are
s' J.. shane that it would be extremely
ID syl' and indiscrect to make each
pl-' .f1so if there really existed a de-
lsa', r,ach q satisfactory settlement.
:e " vrlaiued at the State Department
ISg mart of the United States gov
t' - 4ne+ now is that Of good friend
trnI,-' ,r,ias. that it is not Undertaking
% a. i nm protocols. or impose linita-
u - roon the parties, but is combining
b'D' tn Getting them together and
il "a, -bom so. In this view it will not
D't- ssarv fer our government to pre-
Pc ,on. fine Monroe Doctrine shall or
s',,' ~ frrro in the protocols; it will
s@a far itself by results how our inter-
..' r. affected and will not indulge IN
90 a.,,re or ~uncalled-for protests.
sr +ha terms of the arbitration
n,,r+ If IS stated that they are in
CIV. :.ir vav to be speedily adius ted. bit
= s Is said of the details. It is pre-
- nn5 that the allies will agree to termi-
' -, t1e blockade, though no stipulation
-, ~ rct hoen entered into on that point
:. has been heard recently ct The
=, he taken by the United States
Minister Bowcn in the final settlement
~ II bogins to appear that, after al
~.,,7nola VIII probably be represented
~ one Of her own people.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
The Pope Receives Americans.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome. Dec. z7.-The Pope today re-
ceivcd in private audience Commander
VIM. H. Reeder. OF the United states
training ship Hartford, and MISS R"eder
and Chaplain Edward j. Brennan ana
Lieutenant Henry J. ZiegemeiT. who were
in full uniform. The Pontiff. who was IN
good health ard spirits, convorsed ami
matcdIy with the American officers. lie
remarked on the smartness Of the hr1orl-
can naval uniform, and said he regretted
the Hartford was not coming nearer TO
Rome. He would have enjoyed seeing
more of tho officers and men as he had
the most pleasant remembrances Of his
meetings with Americans.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Mr.. J. T. Askew Dead.
ESPECIAL TO News and Obscrver.)

(Special 10 News and Observer.)
Kinston. ". c., Dec. 27.-Mr. James
Tbaddeus Askcw is dead at his home in
Vance township, seven miles north OF
Kirston. Mr.. Askcw had a stroke OF
paralysis two years ago, and never en-
tirelv recovered from it. For about SIX
weeks he had been confined TO his bcd,
and death was expected at any moment
The deceased would have been seventy
one years old had he lived until next
Anril. He was one Of the prominent farm
ers of Lcnoir county, and was Interested
in many OF the farmers organizations
He was a member of tho Christian church
and a Mason. A wife and two children,
Mrs. l.. l.. Parrot and Mr. w. f. Aske",
are left.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Agreement to Naturalize the jews
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Prcss.)
Bucharest, Roumania, Dee. 2'.-At 70
days session of the Senate during d us
cussion of the question OF the natural
cation Of Jews, the Minister OF fholIc
instruction, M. Karat, referred 10 tl'
'calumnies against SO "ldtiS
disseminated" in connection TN the 't"-
ish question. The minister declaleu :
was inexpedient to discriminate III 'He
treatment Of foreigners and said the laws
must be applied with justiceand equality
to everybody. He concluded Win re
Xxi 1T must be demonstrated that
ponuan;a is tolerant and DO handle must
be given to her slanderers.
Naturalization OF Jews was agreed to.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
A Fortune, Then a Lovely Bride.

Csnocial to News and Obscrvcr.l
Washington, n. G., Dec. 2'.-Mls5
Frances Beeber Chase, of Virginia vas
married Wednesday night to D@nnlS
Biggs. at the residence Ct Wilson =.
Lamb, in Williamson, this state. =
was a quiet affair, only Lieutenant ohaSe
L. S. n. and a few friends were present.
Mis- Chase is q handsome woman VINO IS
as we'll known in Carolina as n N" Ola
Dominion Mr.. Biggs recently received
sS5. 600 by the death of Dennis simmons
wealthy lumber man.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30

ternational Peace Conference and who i
a member Of The Hague Arbitration Tri-
ounal, has written a strong congratula-
Tory letter TO President Roosevelt on the
submission of the Venezuela Arbitration
TO Inc hague court. The letter ex-
presses the view widely prevailing in Off
clal and diplomatic circles here that the
American course not only adjusts the i'm
lheolate issue but also saves The Hague
tribunal from practical extinction.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
General johnson Ill.
nv tho Associated PrcSS.)

Richmond. Va, Dec. 27.-General BRAD
low IT Johnson. formerly of Baltimore
now of Amelia county, Virginia, ana dt
one time representative in Congress IRON
the Richmond district, arrived mere 'hia
evening and entered one of the local mos
oitals for treatment. 1t is stated 'ha'
he is not seriously i'll.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
CAR SMASH
One Man Killed and Several
Injured in an Accident
atAtlanta.
nv the Associated Prcssl

Atlanta. ca. Pee. e7-oue white man
fatally injured tonight in the wreck
q a College Park Blue Line trolley caT.
lcf; the track and crashed into =
brick building near West End. Seven
other white people were injured. but not
seriously. SIX colorcd passengers also
sustained Sigh. injuries
Cannon Forbes Of College Park, "as the
most seriously hart ard j. believed 70
b DIVING The other white people injured
are:
]. G. Davis. moto-unan.
J J. Goodru.n. College Park
- Ware Atlanta.
Edgar y Cherry. Atlanta.
Virgil " Roberts. East DIN
r. n Ferris. Atlanta.
i. ". Nilhcit. College Park.
u. Z. Jones. Atlanta.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
The Arch bishop Buried
fRv the Associated PrcSS.)

Canterbury, England, Dec. 2I.-Ihe re-
mains of DR.. Temple, Archbishop OIL Can
terbury, were inferred III the coasters o.
Canterbury Cathedral today. he ouse-
cuies we're carried out as simply as posi-
bic in accordance with the iate Alch-
bishops desire. Representatives Oh hlhs
Edward, the Prince OF Wales ana trehlfel
na,forr wore nresent. The Archbishop
- york Dr. Mackagan, offciated at a nor-
zion Of the services.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
N0'nlng Decided as to the Blockade
(BY the Associated Press.)

iHg the Associated Press.)
-'1l'n, Dec. 27.-The Foreign Office
~..a's Say d note from Secretary Hay,
p -, ,.' 10 those presented at Rome and
" has been received here. Nothing
s. mas been decided regarding the ces-
.''o OF the blockade or the terms OF
's arbitration protocol.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Thomas B. Reeds Will
(Rv the Associated Press')

New York, Dec. 27.-The will OF mos.
was filed here today. 1t gives
~ 80 estate to his widow. Mrs. susan
p reed, and makes her sole eSesu NV.
! REQUEST to- his father and mother nav
ing lapsed by heir dea,h'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Mont. Pelee Splitting Fire.
Rv the Associated Prcsa0

81. Thomas. d. W. l., Dec. 21.-lhc ca
blc shin Nowington which arrived at ~.
Lucia. b. w. L.. yesterday, reported nav
ing passod Mont Pclec, Island OF MAT
tjnique. 1870 in the morning. Inc VOL
cano was then in violent eruption. Dense
clouds of gray smoke and dust were pour
ing out of the crater and ascending 20 ~
enormous height. Other adviccs say 'hal
tho cone was luminous during the night
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
'1e Marietta to Leave La Guaira.
lBF the Associated Press.)

NY the Associated Press.)
-aId'as, December 27.-In order to
'l Embarrassment through a wrong in
'L'"'aton being placed on her presence
Id '"|ajra the United States bunboat
+''"ila will leave tomorrow for Will
."",."'' Curacao, where she will remain,
'+'J.fi TO a call from Minister Bowen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Schooner Goes a shore.
CIV the Associated Prcss.)

Little Beach, N. J., Dec. 27.-Ihe three
,masted schooner Harry Prescott from
brunswick. Ga, for New York Win iuh-
her went ashore or the shoals about Two
miles off here today. The crew OF the
life saving station rescued the crew. L.
is thought the vessel can be roaled'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
KILLING COLD IN FLORIDA.
It is Feared that Many Young Orange Trees
Have Perished
CIV the Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 27.-Last night
was the coolest of the season SO far, the
thermometer reaching "a here and 80 at
Tampa, with a killing frost. 1t is feared
that young orange threes are Killed or
badly hurt as the previous warm wealth
CT had kept sap in the upper lmhs.
There is considerable fruit yet In groves
and in some sections this may be harmed
considerably.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
His Conscience Smote Him
(Bv the Associated Press.)

(BY inc ASSOCIdItU ICooT
Washington. Dec. 27.-The Treasury Dc
partment today received a letter post
marked Boaleton, Va, containing six two
cont stamps and d sheet of paper on winch
WIS written Money returned for mis-
used stamps by one who will never DO IL
aeain.' The stamps were credited to the
conscience fund.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Mid-Year Mission Meeting.
Especial to News and ooser'ei''

Wilson. N. c., Dec. 27.-The Mld-1eaf
Missionary meeting of the North caro-,
lima Conference (Methodist) VIII pc neiu
here January 18th and 29th. IL IS e-
nccted that al the presiding eloolS' .nas
~nastors and others engaged III
work will be present.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Belgian Steamer Dama,ed
nv the Associated Press.)

CIV the Associated Press.)
Aberdeen, Dec. 27.-Thc Belgian steam
or Clematis, Captain Icenars' from
December IS, for Savannah, mas
put in here with steering gear dana3cd
and with part of bridge and chart mouse
carried away.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Hope of Vanderbilt's Recovery.

New York. Dec. 27.-The physicians at
tending Cornelius Vanderbilt said today
that they had every hope of his TccoV-
cry. Unless something unforeseen takes
place no further bulletins VIII be issued.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
GAS GENERATOR ExPLODEs.
And Mayor studdert Of Washington Has HIS
Face Burned.
Especial to News n OBSERVER

ESPECIAL to News and Observer
Washington, n. c., Dec. z'--An
acetylen, gas generator on the lot OF
Mayor George ]. Studdert exploded To-
night. Mayor Studdert was packing the
generator to keep 1t from 1reezlhs, anu
an attendant was near with d lamp.
The explosion followed, and it burned the
hair on Mayor Studdert's head,
moustache, and eye brows and bhstered
his face.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
The Dowager Beams On Miles
nv tho Associated PrcssD

pekin. Dec. 27.-The Dowager Empress
and Lieutenant General Miles ~oxchangca
catering speeches at today's audience.
Tho DoWagcr assuring the general that
"tbe success Of the American army was
assured under a commander 50 c'le-
brated.' The Emperor never spoke dur
ing the audience.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Roosevelt is Congratulated.

lBy the Associated Press.)
Paris, Dec. 27.-Baron D'Estournel1os
constant, the French deputy who was
VI lle delegates OF France to the In
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
Lincoln Cotton Mills Sold.

(SDecial to News and ObserVsrO
Lincolnton, n. c., Dec. 2l.-J. L. Aber-
nathy, of this place, today old the Lin
coin Cotton Mills to r. c. G. Love. OF
G~astonia. The price paid was s30o,o0o.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-12-30
A Fifty Thousand Dollar Fire.
nv the Associated Press.)

Athens, Tenn. Dec. 2I.-flre TO-DAY de-
stroyed the three story hardware store
of Bayless & Moody and several adJoln-
ing mercantile establishments Inc tctai
loss is $50, 900.