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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Struck Down by Lighting.
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Rockingham, N c., Aug. YESTERDAY
at about 3 p. m oliver II. Kinney, good
citizen of the town, was struck by llght-
ming and instantly killed. He was at the
time in the office of the clerk of the SUI
perior court. There was terrlhc eX-
plosion OF lightning near the court mouse
Mr. Kinney was sitting in the clerk
office with his head leaning back against
the wall just under the telephone lie
was also directly in a draft between two
windows. Capt. w. l. Everett and Mr.
Dan Morrison were sitting just a few
feet away Mr.. Kinney's death was al
most instantaneous. Captain Everett
was slightly stunned. He and Mr.. Morri-
son took Mr. Kinney out into the fresh
air and a doctor was Immediately sum-
moned, but in a few minutes Mr.. Kinney
died.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
The Damage at High Point.
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High Point, N. c., Aug. THE storm
here yesterday played havoc with the
trees, fences and houses. Mr.. A. Z.
Tate's modern residence was in the di-
rect path of the storm, and suffered con-
siderably. Several houses We're moved
around on the foundations. At least one
hundred trees were blown down and
many fences demolished. In one ward /
counted five large oak trees twisted off
and thrown on the house ond porches in
some places. At one place the entrance
was nearly cut off by falling trees. Win
dow panes and blinds were torn out at
several places. 1t was the worst storm
ever seen here, with probably one excep-
ton, about fifteen years ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Big Tobacco Sale at Mount Olive
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Mt. Olive. N. c., Aug. THE opening
sale of the Mt Olive Tobacco Warehouse
Company took place Tuesday, and there
were about forty thousand pounds Of to-
bacco on the floor of the warehouse, and
every pound sold at satisfactory prices.
The warehouse is under the management
of Messrs Townsend and Martin.
Mt Olive Lodge No. 104, l. o. o. F.,
picnicked at Kelly Springs yesterday, and
they had a most enjoyable occasion.
The Methodist Sunday school are pic
nicking at Kelly Springs today.
The Southern Bell Telephone Company
are here with, their force of hands putting
in their line from Wilmington to Raleigh.
Mrs. I. H. Cobb is visiting relatives at
Goldsboro and Boston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08

tions of the city, and in some instances
branches were twisted off by the wind.
In the New Hope section, between here
and Chapel Hill, trees nearly as large as
a mans body were twisted off. Corn
was blown down in some neighborhoods,
and several tobacco barns were un-
rooted.
The shed over the engine at Bowling s
wood yard was carried into the street
and the engine damaged. Loss about
$500.
Telephone, electric light and fire alarm
wires suffered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
The Storm at Greensboro.
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tCp0Cldl u NEWS anu OOocIN6IsJ
Greensboro, N. c., Aug. THE storm
yesterday did no serious damage in
Greensboro, save blowing down a few old
trees and tangling up the telephone
wires for while. The edge of it struck
here. In the county a great deal OF
damage was done to corn, tobacco and
growing crops. At Pomona the nurseries
and orchards were greatly damaged.
Pear trees loaded with nearly ripe fruit
We're stripped bare and much damage
done other fruit. At Pleasant Garden
the fine corn was literally destroyed and
great quantities of valuable timber de-
stroyed. At Tabernacle church tree
was blown down in the church yard, and
horse belonging to Mr.. Tom Coble in
stantly killed and several buggies were
smashed. Reports from all sections
have not yet been received, but enough
Is known to place the estimate of dam
age to property as very serious
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
The Losses at Durham.
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Durham, n. c., Aug. THE amount of
damage wrought in this section by the
storm yesterday afternoon is now known
to be considerable.
A brick house occupied by ]. H. Crab
tree, at Hickstown, was blown down.
Loss about $500.
The steeple of the Methodist church in
East Durham was blown down. A por-
tion of it struck H. R. Burgess residence,
damaging it. Loss about 800; covered by
tornado insurance. other losses in East
Durham were: C. T. Drivers carriage
house demolished; negro church blown
down, and other damage of less serious
nature.
Trees were blown down in several Sec
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Contract For L. & N. Extension.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Knoxville, Tenn, August THE con-
tract for the construction of the Knox
vile, Lafollette and Jellico Railroad, the
Louisville and Nashville extension, into
Louisville from Lafolette to Beaver
Ridge, near Knoxville, twenty eight
miles, was let today to Mason and Hoge,
Of Lexington, KY, and St. Louis, Mo-.
and Walton and Company, of Roanoke,
Va. II involves about one million dol
lars
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
To install a New Union.
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Wilmington, N. c., Aug. 7.-TomorroW
afternoon General Organizer Eugene S.
Odell, of the Carpenters and Joiners'
Union of America, will accompany local
union No S99, of this city, to Southport
on a specially chartered steamer the oc-
casion being the installation of new
union in Southport. where hundreds of
carpenters are employed on the improve
ments going on at Fort Caswell.
A negro who came on the Gibson excur-
sion yesterday fell from the cars as the
train was departing last night and re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Slow Schedule Suspended.
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Durham, N. c., Aug. THE ordinance
in regard to regulating the speed OF the
street cars to six and eight miles per
hour in this city, has been suspended
until the next regular meeting of the
Board of Aldermen. The company was
notified that they could run their. cars
on Main street, between Five Points and
billiard street at ten miles an hour, and
on other streets of the city at fifteen
miles an hour. The suspension of the
ordinance gives pretty general satisfac-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
What Does it Mean?
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Washington, N. c., Aug. Tt has just
been learned that there was second at
tempt made Monday night to wreck en-
CINE No. A. pulling the southbound pas
senger train into Washington. The mat
ter has been kept quiet to give the rail-
road detectives time to work it up The
scene of this latest attempt is near Hin
son, the scene of the former wreck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
The Storm Strikes Goldsboro.
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Goldsboro, N. c., August THE
rain and wind storm which struck
here yesterday afternoon aboutt4 O'Clock
did considerable damage to shade trees.
In some places the streets and sidewalks
were impossible on account of the fallen
limbs from the trees. No damage to
property or loss of life has been reported
The roar Of the wind and rain was heard
here several minutes before the storm
struck the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Americans Win at Tennis.
(By the Associated Press

New York, August THE team of the
American Lawn Tennis experts success
fully defended the Dwight Davis Inter
national Challenge Cup today on the
courts of the Crescent Athletic Club,
Bay Ridge They defeated the challeng-
ing Englishmen in the four matches of
the singles by three victories and suffer-
ed one defeat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Working For Causey's Pardon
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High Point, N. c., Aug. 7.-Steps are
being taken by parties here to secure
pardon for Ernest Causey, who it is
claimed is now an invalid in the county
Jail, having not been able to do any
work on the roads for some months
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Lexington Hit by the Wind.
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Lexington, N. c., Aug. I've had a
severe wind storm yesterday evening, but
not much damage was done. Two trees
were blown down, the big Crusaders
tent was lifted and torn to shreds. Slight
damage was done to the court house roof
and the dwelling of the clerk of the Su-
perior court, II. T. PhilippsA about two
miles from town, was damaged about
fifty dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Texas Wars on the Trusts.
(By the Associated Press }

Austin, Texas, Aug. THE Attorney
General has been furnished with a list
of about 200 domestic and foreign cor
porations which have failed to make
affidavits that they are not members of
trusts, and suits to forfeit their permits
to do business in the State will be en-
tered as soon as possible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Good Breaks at Wilson.
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Wilson, N. c., Aug. There were good
breaks of tobacco here today at most
satisfactory prices. The new brick ware
house had its first sale. There are five
houses here now. Wilson expects to sell
two million pounds more than last sea-
son.
New furniture is being placed in the
First National Bank. 1t will be one OF
the best equipped banking houses in the
State.
The new Briggs Hotel is having an
annex of twenty-five rooms built.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
The Valley Iron Company Organized.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Aug. 7.-Stockholders of
the Valley Iron Company, recently
formed for the purpose of developing
iron interests in this section, organized
today and elected the following officers:
President, James w. Bowden, Balti-
more; Vice-president, w. G. Mccormick,
Nashville Tenn; Secretary and Ireas-
urer, Erskine Ramsey, Nashville, Tenn.
1t is understood that Colonel William
Nixon, formerly general manager of the
Cumberland Coal and Coke Company,
will be general manager.
The company is capitalized at $1,000,-
900 and will erect iron and steel plants
in the central portion of the mineral dis
tricts along the lines of the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
DR.. Hatcher is Acquitted.
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Wilmington. N. c., Aug. 7.-Dr. T. r.
Hatcher, a prominent physician of Rose
Hill, Duplin county, was given a prelim-
mary hearing here today before United
States Commissioner S. P. Collier and
was found not guilty of retailing liquor
as charwged. He was represented by L.
V. Grady, Esq, and introduced no evil
dence in his own behalf. The government
placed three witnesses on the stand, but
failed utterly to make out it's case
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Death-Stricken on the Street.
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Reidsville, N. c., Aug. 7.-Mr George
Smiley died last night at about ten
o'clock. He was walking with a woman
and feeling bad had taken a seat in
Reids grove on East Market street. The
woman, seeing that Mr.. Smiley was i'll,
took his head in her lap and in a few
minutes he was dead. Death was caused
from heart disease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08

The various oyster canning and pack
ing companies in Mississippi, Louisiana
and Alabama will, it is said. combine
under one head with a capital stock of
$2,00O,0O0, financed by the Hibernia In
yestment Company. of New Orleans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-08
Griggs Renominated For Congress.
(By the Associated Press J

Albany, Ca, Aug. THE Democrats Of
the Second district, in convention today
nominated Congressman ]. NJ. Griggs
for Congress.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
Oil Progress in ArehuIeta County.
[Pagosa Springs Times

All companies now drilling are max.
ing good progress The outlook has
changed little during the last week.
Good evidences of oil can be seen at
any of the three deepest wells: Colo.
RADIO Mutual, Federal or Pagosa oil
wells.
The Federal company, now at a
depth of 1,0S0 feet, is still drilling in
the quartZite. The well is reported to
be in good shape and steadily making
hole. A strong flow of mineral water
is still running from the well, carry
ing good oil evidences. Samples of
oil are easily obtained.
The Colorado Mutual now at a
depth of 800 feet is going nicely. They
are in a soft shale which still bothers
some by caving. The flow of gas is
still as strong as when first struck.
The Pagosa, according to report, is
at work baling the sand. which has
filed the bottom of the well during
the time OF no drilling.
The Archuleta on the Navajo, is
getting nicely started in their second
we'll.
The Colorado Exploration in Coyote
Park is at work at depth of 500
feet. They cased off the water at
400 feet and now have a dry hole.
The Home OIL company, which is
of much interest to home people be-
cause only home people organized the
company. is working nicely and get
ting water for the boiler but are now
all right and will make hole faster.
This will solve the oil problem west
of the river.
The Via Seco-San Juan companay's s
machinery is on the road, which
makes seven different drilling outfits
in the county.
Only a short time will be necessary
to give us a genuine oil boom.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 25.--John Sher
man. founder of the Chicago Union
Stock Yards company, died here this
morning OF pneumonia.
CHEYENNE. Feb. 25.-The thirty.
third degree in Masonry was con.
ferred today upon Federal Judge Ry-
ner. of Cheyenne; Vice President Ban
croft, OF the Oregon Short Line, by
Major Foote, eight other thirty-third
degree Masons assisting. 1t is the
first time in the far west that CHS
degree has been conferred.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 25.-
Senators Tillman and McLaurin We're
restored to the senate rolls this after
noon.
LONDON. Feb. 25.-The story is
current here that General Botha. com
mander in chief of the Boer forces,
offered to surrender to General Miner
of Cape Colony, provided he be not
General Milner refused to
accept the offer.
NEW WHATCOM. Wash, Feb. 25.
st. John Dix. recently extradited from
England, charged with wrecking the
Scandinavian bank here. called n
meeting of the banks depositors at
the county jail last night, and made a
confession. He said that as
president he was merely figurehead,
and was used as a tool by others.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
POLITICAL oUIPs FROM
DEL NORTE PROPRIETOR.

II the recent Republican meeting at
Denver Is criterion, Wolcott is still
in the saddle In Colorado.
The coast is clear for aspirants for
state honors In the Republican party.
Chairman Farley proposes to give
every aspirant square deal
Mr.. Hogg OF Telluride seems to be
in line for congress on the Republican
ticket. and will come as near chasing
John C. Bell to finish as any man
in the district
There will be hard contest for
legislative honors the coming fall.
and several aspirants are already
grooming themselves for the honor.
viii the candidate for governor on
the Republican ticket come from
Arapahoe county this fall. IL . ques-
ton undecided In the minds Of many
There Is quite sentiment in this
part Of the state favorable to select
ing the gubernational candidate from
outside Of Arapahoe county.
As far NJ heard from. San Luis
valley has no aspirant for = posatiou
on the state ticket this fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
Pauosa Items,

After paying the town warrant call
published in this issue, the total in
debtedness will be about $500. This
will probably be wiped up within next
three months, putting the town on a
cash basis, instead of a discount Of
per cent.
Marshal Lathe had an experience
Monday night he will not soon forget.
While standing near the postoffice he
heard someone shouting. He called
to them to stop and started after the
fellow overlook him on San Juan
street opposite the News. The fellow
promised to be good, when Ed sud
denly threw up his hands and fell to
the sidewalk like one stabbed. Upon
investigation 1t proved to be slight
attack of heart failure.
j. Warner Mills, author of Mills
editor of the Legal Adviser, of Denver,
arrived here Saturday and departed
Wednesday. Mr.. Mills has been
making thorough investigation of
our oil field. visiting every well in
this vicinity He was highly pleased
with our prospects.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
THE PRESIDENT AND
THE RAILROAD MERGER

Denver Republican,: The action OF
President Roosevelt in beginning pro-
ceedings in the federal courts to test
the validity OF the merger by which
the Northern Securities company was
formed through a combination OF
stock interests in the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific railroad compan.
les has startled railroad and finan-
cial circles. 1t makes the leading rail
road stock manipulators appreciate
that there is a power in this country
greater than their own.
1t will be recalled that in his mes.
sage to congress President Roosevelt
took strong ground against all illegal
ly organized stock combinations. bold
ing that corporations owe their exist
ence to the people and that they
should be held to strict accountable
ity for what they do. He advocated
publicity concerning their transactions
and condition. claiming that 1t woulf
have potent influence for good. The
position taken by him at that time
showed clearly that he might be a
difficult person for the trusts to deal
with II he once started upon . cam
paign against them.
The announcement that q bill in
equity is In preparation for the put
pose OF testing the validity of the
combination known as the Northern
Securities company leaves no doubt.
that, as far as that particular combi
nation Is concerned, the president has
entered upon his war against the
trusts. 1t is no wonder that Wall
street is excited and that there is
much talk in railroad and financial
circles concerning the possible re
suit of this litigation.
The chief matter OF interest, howev-
er. is not so much the issue in the
particular case that will be begun by
the attorney general, as the fact that
President Roosevelt has thrown aside
all the influences that would have re-
strained him from adopting this
course and that he is not to be stopped
by the pleading or the fattery Of the
financial kings and magnates OF New
York.
The president has taken a stand
which public sentiment everywhere
Will approve. He is on the side of
the people and OF the interests of the
whole country. He is not blind to the
fact that great Industrial combinations
are in measure an outgrowth of
economic conditions, and. therefore,
he is not disposed to subject them
to oppressive treatment or anything
going beyond the law and the inter
ests OF the country. But II railroad
/ kings desire to enter into combina-
tions they must comply strictly with
the law. and to this obligation they
will be held by the president.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
New York, London and Chicago.
(ChicagO Record Herald.l

A British government report con-
tanning details of the census OF Lon
don suggests certain comparisons re-
tween that city and the cities OF Now
York and Chicago, which indicate both
the density OF the population OF the
worlds metropolis and Its essentially
homogeneous character.
Exclusive Of the outer belt London
has 4,556,541 inhabitants who live
within an area OF lit square mil 8.
The metropolitan and city police dis
tricts comprise an area OF 500 square
miles and have population Of $780,
900.
Greater New York covers four coun
ties. having an area Of 326 square
miles. for which the population is
3.437 900. Adding Westchester coua-
ty New York. and four counties Of
New Jersey. which contain such cities
as Newark, Jersey City and Elizabeth,
there is total area Of 1.2S5 square
miles and total population of 4.541.-
35A.
The Inhabitants Of 1926 square
miles are Just about equal In number
to the inhabitants OF the inner circle
Of London. with its 1T square miles.
The Inhabitants Of the Greater London
exceed that number by more than
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27

four feet of snow on Rico streets and
more falling. This year the boys can
play marbles, but there is plenty of
time for snow before the robins COM
mence to chirp.
A. V. Gorla, count yassessor. de-
parted for Durango Tuesday for q
few weeks stay. He will probably
engage in the oil business while there,
as he has money to Invest. and is
quite speculator.
Representative j. u. Adams came in
from Denver yesterday and departed
for the capital again this afternoon.
Mr.. Adams felt the pulse, so to speak,
of his constituency regarding matters
now before the legislature. Mr.. Ad-
ans opposed the Bucklin bill during
the regular winter session and con
scientiously believes he is doing only
his duty in endeavoring to get the act
repealed before it is submitted to the
people to vote on. He advances many
plausible reasons for his stand upon
the question among which are:
the thicNy populated centers would
control the vote on such a measure.
and defeat the will of those who are
the real bone and sinew of the state'
All should read up on this questions, as
1t is one of great Importance, far
reaching In its effects and one that
will either prove a great detriment
or vast benefit to the progress of
the state. Mr.. Adams is heartily in
favor of the Barella amendment 60
ing before the people, but will proba-
bly, vote for the repeal of the biennial
election amendment
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
NEWS OF THE SOUTHWEST.

Special Telephone to The Herald
OURAY, Colo, Feb. 25.-While lift
ing a ten-gallon pot Of boiling coffee nj
the Office cafe last night. Johnny Nor
gan. waiter. let same fall, the contents
soaking his clothes, and before they
could be removed his flesh was badly
cooked and today noon he is not ex-
pected to live through the day. Until
relieved by opiates his suffering WIS
terrible.
About one inch of snow fell last
night and this morning. Bright ana
clear this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
Passing Of the Gable Car.

A few years ago the cable system
of street car propulsion was consider
ed decidedly the best, but since the
invention of the trolley system the
cable is being rapidly replaced. and
many experts now claim that com
pressed air will eventually be the
street car power of the future. In
all lines of industry improvements
are being made but in medicine there
is one remedy that 1t is impossible to
improve upon. and that is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. 1t will not fail to
cure indigestion. sour stomach. consd
patton. liver and kidney troubles. or
malaria, fever and ague. Take 1t at
the first symptom Of any Of these dis
eases and 1t will give prompt relief
Be sure and get the genuine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27
Rain at Pennington.

Special Telephone to The Herald:
FARMINGTON. N. M. Feb. 25.-
Rain fell lightly during the morning
hours, but the moisture is not Of any
special benefit unless more rain or
snow falls.
A special election is being held To-
day for the purpose of voting on the
proposition Of granting franchise Tor
construction of water works. At two
o'clock this afternoon Indications are
that the vote will stand two to one in
favor of granting the franchise.