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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Louis Hall, one of the best known
eoIored carpenters in Raleigh, died yes
terday morning.
The Oak Ridge team were I'm the city
yesterday on their return from games
at Wake Forest.
Hiram Lodge No. 40. A. F. & A. NJ,
will, meet in regular comm uniSation Mon
day evening at Masonic Hall lat o'clock
p. N.
Insurance Commissioner James r.
Young yesterday paid in to the State
Treasurer the sum of $15,s 100. collected
by him for licenses,
Sheriff E. A. Powell, of Va nee county,
was here yesterday taking to the hos
pital for the colored insane at, Goldsboro,
a. negro, Geo. Ward, who wasi so violent
that it took two men to control him
while he was on the platforua here.
Fannie Younger. white. ap peared be-
fore Squire Yearly yesterday on the
charge of an assault on Mrs Pee-Wee
Cau6le, also white. Mrs Caudle did
not appear in court to PROSECUTE the de-
PENDANT, and the case was dismissed.
r. A. Johnson has been invited to de-
liver the address to the graduating class
at the closing exercises of the Jas. K.
Brick school, colcred, at Enfield, N. G.
This school lately received. million
dollar legacy from lady in Brooklyn
N. Y.
The blue and white of the University
was displayed very freely in the win
dows of many of the stores on Fayette-
VILE street yesterday. AT the Capital
Club the orange and blue of Virginia
was likewise in evidence, in courteous
recognition of our guests.
Superintendent Of Education Joynel
left yesterday afternoon for Greensboro
10 spend Sunday. Next week he viii
attend the Good Roads Convention in
Fayetteville. where he VIII represent
all the children of the State. He viii
then attend the Southern Educational
Conference at Athens, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
DR., Dixon Will be the Orator.

1t has been announced that State Au-
ditor Benz. F. Dixon will deliver the
commencement address at the closing of
the Institution for the Blind here on June
End.
The attendance at the Institution for
the White Blind and Negro Deaf Mute
and Blind has, during the present term,
broken all previous records. There are
LIS white blind and 140 negro deaf mutes
and blind. There will be two graduates
from the white institution, Cader Cox,
of Onslow, and James Marshall, of War
rem.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

Louis Hall, one OF the nest KNOWN
coIored carpenters in Rale1gh, d1ed yes
terday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
6 THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local force asst for Raleigh and vicinity
TO D. M Sunday, fair.
Local data FOR Raleigh Maximum tenn
perature GA; mi nj mum temperature, 40;
mean temperature, 54; rainfall. 0.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
WILL BRING PEOPLE AND CAPITAL
Col John 8 Cunningham, Member State Boar'
of Agriculture.

My impression is that it will do North
Carolina a great deal of good, not only
in our State but abroad. Our people will
read and see what is being accomplished
at home. The paper will be eagerly
read abroad and will attract people to
our State and bring capital here from
other sections of the country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
A CARD.

I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds for
Wake County, subject to the endorse
ment of the Democratic convention Of
said county WILLARD MEAL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
CONTINUED.

We refer to the sale of Embroidery, which
we advertised Yesterday 1t was success,
beyond doubt. The store was thronged with
buyers from early till late. But you know
IL 900 yards is too much for one days sale.
Tomorrow you will have another chance at
these fine enbroderies at half price. Entire
line marked in plain figures. Centre tables,
Fayetteville Street entrance. Other specials
in White Shirt Waists, White Cotton Mate
rails. Ginghams and Madras, Wool Dress
Goods and Millinery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

LAHA
Chills and Fever Is a bGsSls of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and Quinine In a tasteless form. No
cure-no pay. Price 60c.
t. 10. q. u.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
CANAL Oh SLUICE, WHICH,
cherry Island Ma. sh Directors Conclude
That One or the Other Mast Be Dug

Directors Of the Cherry Island Marsh
Company are sending out letters today
to stockholders asking them TO either
Join with the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company in building the proposed
canal through the marsh land, or con-
tribute toward the cost OF the digging
of a new sluice
The letter calls the attention Of the
marsh owners to the fact that the sluice
or canal must be dug Immediately. as
the high tides from the river are dam
aging the land considerably. Should
neither improvement be started before
next spring the damage to the marsh
land would be almost irreparable. II is
also set out that the cost Of dredging
the canal from the railroad to the
river would cost but 90 per cent more
than the cost of the sluiceway, and as
the canal is the much better idea the
directors think the marsh owners will
not hesitate to accept that proposition.
The answers OF the land owners will
be received at the next meeting Of the
company.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
LiURA BIGGAR AFTER WHOLE ESTATE
Actress Claiming to Be Vile Of u. n. Ben
nett Would Break Will

Laura Biggar, the actress, formerly
of Wilmington, who was literally pro-
vided for under the will of Henry n.
Bennett, of Pittsburg, who died on his
estate near Freehold, N. j., and whose
wife she claimed to be, in the Chill
dren's Court there yesterday applied TO
have the will set aside. The applica-
tion was on the ground that a child,
born to her July 80, last, was the on
spring of her marriage to Mr.. Bennett,
January 2, 1898, in a Western State.
The child was born after MIR. Bennett's s
death and lived only fourteen days.
Judge Heisley granted a rule to show
cause on September 10. when the
woman will be required to prove her
marriage to Mr.. Bennett and the birth
of the child.
Miss Biggar was formerly the wife
of Bert Haverly, of Pittsburg, who OBJ
tanned a divorce from her ten years
ago and sued Bennett for alienation OF
her affections. She made her home
with Bennett for years, and was with
him at the time of his death.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
?. B. & W. DRAWBRIDGB
MAY BE ABANDONED
Property Owners on the BrandyWine
Agitated By This RumOred
Change

1t is reported that the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will abandon the
drawbridge over the Brandywine when
the elevated road is completed.
The tracks when they are put down
on the elevated structure now being
erected will be too high to go over the
present bridge The story is that this
will be abandoned and a bridge with
out a draw built
1t Will be high enough to allow tugs
and barges to pass under it, but will
be too low to allow vessels with masts
to pass. Men who own water fronts on
the Brandywine are opposed to this. as
they say it will lessen the value of their
properties. They argue that a water
front is not valuable if sailing vessels
cannot reach the wharves
They admit that the water front is
OF little value now but claim il will be
Of great value in the future.
They say that it is a question OF but
short time when the Christiana water
front will be built up and manufactur-
ers will be looking for sites on the
BTandvwine. Then the stream will be
dredged and the disadvantage Of hay
ing sailing vessels cut of will be felt
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
TO TALK WITH CONTRACTORS
City COancil Hears Of Many Complaints
About Garbage

City Council has taken notice OF the
number Of complaints made about the
failure OF the garbage contractors TO
collect the garbage and will try and
remedy the trouble.
The matter was brought up by Mr..
who presented a communica-
tion from the people living in Delaware
avenue between Lincoln and Union
streets. complaining that the garbage
in that block had not been removed
in three weeks.
II was decided TO summons the con-
tractors TO appear before the Crema-
tory Committee for a heart-to-heart
talk.
A bill OF Dr. Thomas d. Cook, city
vaccine physician, for $3.50. for services
in the smallpox epidemic. was referred
to Council as a Committee OF the
Whole. City Auditor Boughman re
turned without his approval a check
Tor $50 drawn in favor OF Philip l..
Garrett. assistant city solicitor. Mr.
reported having examined
the accounts OF the Street and Sewer
Department, Water Department, and G..
H. Mccall. tax collector, and found
them correct.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
B. & 0. INCREASES STOCK
Plans to Issue $42,5OO,OOO for Equip
menl.and improvements

Confirmation was given the vague
reports in circulation this week re-
garding a probable stock increase by
the Baltimore and Ohio by the official
announcement made yesterday after a
meeting Of the directors, that it was
proposed to increase the present out
capital by about S42,500,000.
The directors voted yesterday to au-
thorize the issuance Of $25, ,0O0, 900 ad-
ditiOnal stock. The balance is now held
in the treasury of the company and
was authorized some months ago, when
the plans for the consolation OF the
lake Erie and West Vir-
ginia system we're completed.
The reasons for the increase Of $42,-
100000 in the capital of the Baltimore
and Ohio are stated by the secretary to
be as follows: For equipment delivered
and to be delivered. $40, 900, 900; for re-
funding stocks and other securities OF
the Pittsburg, Lake Erie and West Vir-
ginia system, 100000 and for i'm.
provements now under way and fol
contemplated improvements, s12,5O0,-
900.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
MRTHODISTS TO CELEBRATE
will Hold Week Of Service, Beginning on
SUNDAY, in ChristiaHa

Christiana Methodism dates back
early in the last century. Salem
Church (still standing and used as a
house of Worship. about two and a.
half miles from Christiana, was built
in 1907 For many years prior to that,
the Methodist ministers preached in
private houses, and had raised up quite
a society in that neighborhood. Chris
tiana Methodists worshiped at Salem
up to 1927, when their first house of
worship was built. 1t was a frame
building, exceedingly plain and small.
This first building served the Metho.
dists there for thirty years. In 1857
the present church edifice. a substantial
two-story brick building, was erected.
Many Of the great men Of Methodism
have been pastors OF the Christiana
church and served as its presiding
elders Among them were Solomon
Sharp. James 3. Ayres. j. s. Inskip
William Ryder. Christopher J. Crouch
Levi Scott, Stephen Townsend. Law
renee Lawrenson. and many others.
The seventy-fifth anniversary Of the
building of the first Methodist
Church in Christiana will be observed
in a weeks services, beginning with
an all-day meeting next Sunday
number OF former pastors and Others
will assist in the services.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
BOARD Will
NOT PROTEST
Thinks Increase in TeIe.
phone Rates Justified
MR.. MEHAEFEY'S EXPLANATION
After a General Discussion at Special
Meeting Of Board Of Trade Mat
Ter Vas Laid Over
MR.. MEHARFCY'S EXPLANATION

William ID. Mullen's resolution that
the Board OF Trade protest against an
increase in the city telephone rates. as
IS intended by the Delaware and At
4antic Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, was laid on the table at the
special Board Of Trade meeting last
evening by a vote Of to Z. From the
discussion OF the evening, Il was evil
dent that the business men thought
the company was justified in making
the increase.
Samuel II. Baynard, o. c. Purdy and
A. L. Johnson took sides with the tele-
phone company, contending that as
there was not such large attendance
OF business men, there could not be
general opposition on their part to the
increase; that the company is justi-
fled in making the slight increase, and
to adopt the resolution would be to the
aetriment of the telephone company.
Mr. Mehaffey, superintendent OF the
telephone company, said that the talk
of q general increase was misleading.
He explained that In 1898 the company
had allowed a temporary rebate on all
long-distance phones of $50 a year.
The company, he said, had been
working on this rebate for more than
four years, and had found THAT IL would
be unable TO continue that rebate and
continue giving service on business
phones"
He showed that the proposed increase
was not In a nxed rate. but rather was
a cut in the temporary rebate made in
1898. Mr.. Mehafley said IL was the in
tention to reduce the rebate on the un-
limited service from SO to $12 a year.
Mr.. MehafIey pointed out that some
Of the business firms use from $4,000 to
10000 calls yearly. The small custom
ers are far in the majority. however
averaging about four to one. He ex-
planned that the increase would not ef-
feet those using the measured service
or residence phones, but those demand.
ling unlimited service. AS a conse-
quence, OF the existing condition, he ex
pressed the belief that the company
represented by him was fully iustihe,
in reducing the rebate.
In conclusion, Mr. Mehaffey said hl
hoped the board would consider wei
before taking action. He added thai
it was the intention Of the company tC
expend 100000 toward improving the
service in this city.
Mr.. Mullen. the father OF the resolu,
tion, asked Mr. Mehaffey how many
subscribers the change of rate woult
affect, and Mr. Mehaffey replied tina
it would effect from $50 to 300.
Then followed a general discussion
Of the subject. which ended by the reso'
luton being laid on the table. d.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
SAILORS ATTACK CHESTER WOMAN
Who Wanted Something to Eat
Got in Wrong House

While on her way home Wednesday
evening, Mrs. Anna Hesson, of Mar
Gus Hook, was acccosted by trio OF
sailors. She screamed loudly for help,
and her cries were heard by Howard
Pew and Samuel Egbert, who ran to
her assistance.
For the first time in its seven years
history the Trainer Methodist Episco.
pal Church was the scene Of a church
wedding Wednesday evening, when Miss
Annie Allcut. of Trainer, became the
wife of Craven Amber. of Ridley Falls
in the company Of a large number OF
friends and relatives.
A strange white man, who had just
come in from cunning along the
marshes, entered the home of HebeI
Stevens, along Darby creek and order
ed Mrs. Stevens, Who was sitting on a
chair near the door. to give him some
thing to eat. When she told him that
the meal would not be ready for a
couple OF hours, as her husband would
not be home until late. the stranger
ordered her and the other inmates oui
of the house at the point Of a gun
Neighbors heard of the fellow anc
chased him one mile.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
HARDING CASE CONTINUED
Trial Of Young Man Charged With Forgery
Set for Tomorrow

In the City Court this morning the
case OF Horace B. Harding was again
continued until tomorrow morning.
James Smallwood colored, was
charged with assaulting Samuel Dor
sey. colored. He was fined $40 and
costs. Charles Wiederman, charged
with allowing a dog to go unmuzzled,
was dismissed.
Curtis Layton, a small boy, was
charged with tampering with signal
Light on the Peoples Railway Com
pany's line. He pleaded guilty and was
were each fined 81 and costs.
Charles Murphy was fined SO and
costs for acting disorderly. Six drunks
we're each fined land costs.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
Two POWDER
MILLS EXPLODE
|Orkmen Out Of Buildings
at the Time
'ILOIKGS DAMAGED GREATLY
'Ont sOffciaIS Believe Explosion
Was Due to FrictiOn-LOSS
Will Reach $4,000

here were two explosions OF powder
the upper mills Of the e. l. DUPONT
NemOurs & Co., at $3.50 O'Clock last
|ht, which partially destroyed two
ldings and caused great excitement
he neighborhood. There is no death
for the reason that there were no
q in the mills at the time Of the ex-
sion.
he mills were rolling mills con-
acted of masonry, and heavy timbers.
hem we're 500 pounds Of green pow
which had been watered during
afternoon by the employees. At G
ock the mills were closed.
he company officials have no idea
1t caused the explosion, unless II
/ friction. which is responsible for
majority of powder explosions. Had
re been workmen in the buildings
he time they would have l.een kill
the explosive force being sufficient
ill at least one dozen persons.
he damaged buildings are known as
1aughlin's mills. The roofs of both
them are torn of, the rolls shat
d and all the machinery damaged
sons in the neighborhood say there
e two flashes. but only ore report
> shock from one is presumed tc
e caused the explosion in the sec
mill.
is presumed that the damage TO the
perties will reach $4,000. This state
1t is not official. however. The
laged mills are being rebuilt.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
IOCRATS READY FOR PRInARIES
Contests Will Make Interesting Fights
in Certain Districts

sw Castle county Democrats will
luct their primaries tomorrow. and
sveral particulars II will be exceed
y interesting. There will be but
contests for the voters to settle.
these will throw enough interest
ertain districts to make matters
y.
arhaps the fight for representative
he Third district between Thomas
dOnaghan and Bernard J. McVey,
be the most spirited. Down in
Lion hundred, r. T. Cam, Jr., and
ard T. Smith will lock horns, and
White Clay creek ]. H. HossingeT
J. w. Morrison will appeal for sup
ntests for county offices will be
ted to George w. Gray and Henry
dotherall for sheriff; George War,
on, Tor coroner; David T. Bradford
4 George II. Robinette for register
ills.
the election delegates will be
ed to the Democratic State Con-
ion, which meets in Dover on Tues
It is probable that l. Irving
dy will get the congressional nomi-
pn. T.Atii
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
u2. SALISBURY MlKES
REPLY 10 GOVERNOR
Acknowledges the Letter Of The Latter
ia Reference to IOterS'
Assistants

Willard Salisbury, chairman Of the
Democratic State Central Committee
has sent the following acknowledge
ment to Governor HUM of the latter 8
letter regarding voters assistants:
Sept IL, 1902.
His Excellency, John Hum, Governor
of Delaware.
Sir: Your favor of September 8, in
the matter OF the unconstitutionality
of the act OF 1901, authorizing voters
assistants. is received, and it is but
proper that qualification should be ex-
pressed that you show your intention
to be not to carry that Objectionable
act into effect until the judges Of the
State shall pass upon its validity
If this, as l understand it, is your
purpose, you may be assured of the ac-
tive support Of our organization in OBJ
tanning an early adjudication OF the
constitutionality OF this law.
When you submit the question to the
Chancellor and judges for their opin-
ion, if the Attorney-General shall differ
with us as to the validity of the act,
as it is anticipated he may for the rea-
son hereinafter stated, the Democrats
will be prepared to argue the case be-
for them, if called upon.
The judges have undoubtedly the
right to call upon the lawyers Of the
State to appear and discuss the matter
amici curiae, and in this way the
Democratic and Union Republican con-
tentions may be respectively upheld.
1t is manifestly proper to inquire oi
the most eminent Union Republican
in the legal profession, the Attorney
General, whether he contends that the
law is valid, for, il he admits its in
validity, l fancy you would be justi-
fed in treating it as void for reasons
appearing on its face.
Especially is this true, If as I am in
formed on most reliable authority, the
Attorney-General, by the weight of his
opinion and influence, secured for the
passage OF the law, through the STATE
Senate. the necessary vote of Senator
Ellison. who with the Union Repub-
licans and Senator Farlow, made NJ
the number exactly and absolutely nee
essary to- pass the bill.
That there may be no delay in the
matter OF submission OF the question
to the judges, will have the necessary
briefs, containing all references to tn,
various acts, prepared at once,
Respectfully,
Willard Salisbury.
Chairman OF Democratic State Centra
Committee.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
MUST PAY TaFlR DEBTS.
OF, Employees Of Pennsylvania Railroad
NuSt Go

Though not an official order, It
become a rule with an those whose
les are on the payroll Of the Penn
Tania Railroad Company, that they
st pay their debts If they wish to re-
n in the service of the company.
S rule. it is understood. will be
cred to as though it were formally
1ed.
Employees Of the road who have con-
ted bills that they would not or
Id not meet. have caused the accu-
alton in the hands Of the company
very large sum withheld from the
for the purpose of meeting these
ms. This has meant not only that
Bile pay rolls must be kept, but also
the corporation was put TO endless
Ible in the courts.
he officials were forced 10 take
e action and the word was passed
Z the company regards with no
0r men who make trouble for the
)oration by permitting their debts
get too far ahead of them.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
TO PLAY GOLF FOR MEDALS
Match Will Begin on Country Club
Grounds Tomorrow

There will be match golf play for
medals on the Country Club links to-
morrow, to continue every Saturday
until September 27. The eight lowest
scores will be known as class A, the
next eight as class B and the next
as class c, etc. On the following Satur-
day, September 20, there will be match
play for each class. the opponents to be
drawn by lots On the morning of
Saturday, September 27, the semi-fnals
Of each class~will be played and in the
afternoon the finals OF each class.
An entrance fee OF 81 must accom-
pany each entry. This money win be
for cups.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
UNKNOWN NAN KILLED
MangIed Body Found at the Foot Of Madi-
son Slreet

An unknown man, who was evident
ly struck and killed by a train, was
found by a track walker at the foot of
Madison streets early this morning.
He was about 35 years old, and weigh
ed about $50 pounds. He was five feet
eight inches tall, and was fairly we'll
dressed.
On his right arm was picked the fig
ure Of a woman. under which were the
letters G. n. NJ. c. p. c. In the mans
pocket was found a bar of soap and
some coffee. The body is at the morgue,
but has not yet been identified.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
Llbrary sooks eeIng MutlIated

It has come to the knowledge Of the
of the Wilmington Institute
Free Library that the library books
are again being mutilated, and al
though suspicion rests on nobody, the
police are endeavoring TO find the
guilty persons.
The law protecting the library pro
vides, upon conviction, a fine not ex-
ceeding $25, or imprisonment not ex-
ceeding six months, or both, at the dis
cretion of the court"
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
CONFERENCE WORK
Ritual Service offered and Referred to
Special Committee

This mornings session Of the tenth
General A. U. NJ. p. Conference opened
at o'clock
The Revs. ]. M. Sheppey, S. r. Quann,
J. r. Brickhouse and Brothers r. II.
Lewis and w. A Gate were named as
a committee TO make revisions in tne
book of discipline, and they retired TO
attend to the business.
"A ritual service was offered by the
Rev. Alexander Woodward, and was re-
ferred to the following committee: The
Rev. G. w. Aides. the Rev. A. Wood
ward and J. Fl. Thompson. The revi-
sion viii be along the lines Of the re-
publican form Of government, and there
will be no bishops introduced in this
district as was supposed.
Evening journal., 1902-09-12
PIRVMVN SEEING SIGHTS
Points Of Interest Visited By DslaWars's
Guests From Buffalo

The many points OF interest in and
about Wilmington were visited by the
members of the Exempt Firemen's As
sociation and their wives, Of Buffalo,
this morning. The fremen and their
wives divided into small parties, and
under the guidance OF the Wilmington
hosts saw the sights.
This afternoon they took a trolley
ride This evening a reception will be
held in the Delaware engine house.
tn guests viii start for their home
tomorrow.