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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27

ard the prssty frame rnhancrd the gkft-
Shc ercssei hurriedly, and ran down
the stairs. to mevt Eliza with = glads0mo
Christmas Ereeilng. and TO learn that
oariy IN the morning q sick neiEhbor had
srnt foe Mr. and Mrp Winston. Before
breakfast there was an Interruption. 1t
was I.acy. The Dallas driver was sent
seine mikes M country after eonic young
people. and Lucy had arranged to be
dropped here. the vehicle 10 call for her
op lie rutuTn.
She uas bnhhling over with holiday
email talk She exhibited lace ,ollar
Aun, Dallas bad given her, "all the
STYLE" and rins her elder cousin. Kate.
had prcscatcd her,
what did you got, NellisY" she curl
ausly asked-''no,hinR. I suppuse'''
ooh. ycs-sameihing beautiful an
svcr,d Nellie. Come ~ to my room
and see"
"IIumph--only tbatr' shrugged Lucy.
% she inspected the portrait u told you
they were mean. aud poorF'
WHY. Lnry." said Nellie. II prise
poor Elisa's slit dearly"
"welI. | wouldn't like jewclry
gifts. aud that" aud Lucy twirlci the
chcap ring on her finger. whats thisf
and she pounccd on Nellic's other pres.
cat.
"only a pincushion."
"Only a.
with a scream Of wonder and delight.
aud then with an cnvious frown. Lucy
CHANGED to undo "the pincushion."
Inside. nestled the most exquisite little
rem Of a watch she had ever seen.
The happy tears rushed TO gentle Mel.
lies ryea. Her heart was full TO over
lowing. And just then, from below
sounded the hearty, chuckling tones Of
Uncle Hiram, returned;
"where's our little sunbeamf It's time
10 end out how shes enjoying her Merry
Christmasr'
Grateful Nellie was down the stairs In
two jumps. her arms clasped about the
dear old fellows neck. as abe sobbed Joy
ously into his earl
"ohl dear. dear Uncle Hiraml Tn the
manifest girl In all the world, this Merry,
Merry Christmasr" -
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27

Perhaps no nation OF religion enjoys
New Years day more than the Chinese.
They celebrate their feast in the early
part Of February. and the festivities last
month. Beating Of drums and firing #
Crackers, with decoration Of bunting and
Gags, usher In this day, when the people
visit their joss houses, worship their
gods, and with oriental ceremony shake
hands with "A Happy New Year" In
preparation for this event a Chinaman
tries 70 square his accounts with all TIE
world, and a Chinaman who owes debts
at the beginning Of the New Year for
felts his right to be called a gentleman.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
Historic Kew to HYDE Part.

Among the treasures preserved at the
residence of the Earl Of Clarendon Is
the original gilt key to Hyde park.
sent by Queen Anne TO Lord Chancel-
Tor Clarendon TO give him ct all times
admission to the parks Of London-a
relic of singular historical interest.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
An Ancr,houSh,.

"John," asked Mrs. Torlins, tearfully,
do you remember the present Mrs. Page
gave me last Chrlstmasf'
Yes" replied her husband. what Of
itY'
II am almost sure l have sent It 10 her
this year. Life.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
Commission Adlourna.

Scranton. Pa.-The anthracite coal
commission has held It's last session
Of the year and adjourned to meet
on Tuesday. January 6.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
WHEAT REPORT.

Portland. ore.-walla walla, 70A
Tic; bluestem, Use; valley. 75c.
Tacoma. wash.-Steady, unchanged,
bluestem. soc; club, nc.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27

Grapes are the popular hat adorn-
ment at present. but for all that no
woman cares to have her hat look
seedy.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
CRIME FOLLOWED DANCE.
Len Douglas Shot Rufus Ayres Near
Star, Idaho

Star, Idaho
Boise. Idaho.-Len J. Douglas has
shot and fatally wounded Rufus
Ayers, son Of John T. Ayers, at the
home OF Douglas brother in law
Joe Potter, near Star. The shooting
followed a dance and it is said there
is young woman in is case. although
back Of it all were the smouldering
embers Of an i'll feeling originating
over the arrest and prosecution for
rape OF AL Douglas, brother OF the
shooter who is now serving a term
in the penitentiary.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27
FAREWELL TO THE OLD YEAR.

A r 2 W r L L, Oia
Year. farewell 70
sou;
You've teen for
many a day
A friend most tried.
a friend most
true
And as we bid yot
our adleu,
We give our heart
felt thanks TO
you,
And speed you on
your way.
We've had full many
q merry time
Since frst we met.
Old Year.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27

The man whose gas bills run high
is apt to see things in a new light
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-12-27

In sendlns Christmas packages BY mar.
do not write photo" printed matter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-23

exhaustion that reached me fror the
South are from people who cannot be un-
truthful, and the prospect OF the great
est cotton famine the world has ever
known is none the less definite, because
prices have reacted 25 points.
The statistical situation tonight is as
follows: Receipts today are II 900 bales
exports are $4,000 bales; net stocks at
the United States ports tonight are 624,-
900; stocks at the interior towns st"e
444 900 bales. The amount of cotton to
come into sight if the crop is 10000, 900
bales is 100000; total available supply
in America 1865 900. The minimum re-
quired from this supply for American
and American consumption, to the end
Of the season, are 100000 For export
100000. Necessary stocks at the end of
the season 100000; total 1850 900. With
an American crop of 100000 900 bales,
therefore. we are face to face with an
actual deficiency of 1000, 900 bales of cot
ton in the supply. Under these circum-
stances there seems to be no reason to
anticipate any further decline in the
market. | take this method of replying
to the many kilograms that I have re-
ceived and to advise people who own cot
ton to hold it, and these who are pre-
pared to trade in it to buy it.
THEODORE Fl. PRICE.
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FAKE DENIED BY HON. BY WATSON
SenatOrshp or the Chief JustiCeseip, He
Declares.
Especial to the News and Observer

passed between himself and myself in
twelve months except as to a matter to
be published in the reeimental histories.
No friend of his has spoken 20 me Gn
such a subject. nor have | ever au-
,thorizcd any man TO speak to him or
any friend of his on the subject
Now this is intended as a complete
denial Of the fake. / regret TO have to
go into print in this way and had rather
live in obscurity than be compelled to
do So If the people of North Carolina
should see proper to invest me with the
great office of Senator, I should receive
it and appre ciate it as a high and dis
tinguished honor and at the same time
realize it's great responsibilities. II the
people prefer another l VII never be
heard to complain. have never avoided
a duty or responsibility and have never
complained of treatment at the hands OF
political associates, but / would not en-
ter into a political combination with any
man or set Of men, to secure any place
within the peoples gift"
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The Afternoon Report.
Especial to News and Observe

Especial to News and Observer
Elizabeth City, N. c., Mach 22-Like
men before the bar of celestial justice the
good citizens of Elizabeth City waited
Ior the verdict. They stood upon the
street corners, they gathered in the
stores and talked about the Wilcox case.
Notnlng else was thought of; nothing else
was talked about.
Early this morning there was a street
report that the jury stood 8 to for
hanging, and later it was said they were
lo 10 2. prosecuting lawyer had in
formation it was to 3.
All over town people were anxious and
there were all sorts of reports. MANY
said Wilcox would live longer on a YER
dict of conviction than if he were freed.
The talk has been all along that a leader
was lacking, but they We're saying today
that several leaders could be had if the
jury did not do its duty as the people
saw it,
| tried to learn if the common rumors
were true. Jury officer Prtchard was
seen at the River View Hotel. The iurv
was closeted and he was on the veranda
Mr.. Pritchard declared there was no
foundation in any of the rumors. He bad
not heard their debates and did not know
how the jurors were; nobody else could
know. The jury had luncheon about two
o'clock
Miss Lcttie Cropsey, Nell's sister, was
out driving about noon. Asked 20 say
mething about the case Lettie said she
did not see how the jury could do any
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CRIMINAL CASES AT WILSON.
Jury Finds Langley Killed in Self Defense
Case of Gay and Ruffin Undecided
lSnecial to News and ObserVel

Especial to News ana observer
Wilson, n. c., March 22.-Court mas
been in session here during the entire
week. The case against Langley for kill
ing a negro near Wilson during last sum-
mer, was tried The jury brought in a
verdict 81 sef-defense. The next case
taken up was that of Will Ruffin for the
killing. of Robt. Bullock on December 31st,
1899 The jury has had the case for two
days, but have not yet been able to reach
verdict. This is Ruffins second trial,
the previous one having resulted in a mis-
trial.
The case of George Gay for the killing
of Aycoclt a few months ago was taken
up yesterday. All the evidence for both
sides is in and today begin argument
by counsel 1t is the plea of the defense
that Gay did the killing in a moment of
insanity. 1t has been brought out on the
stand that at times he was not himself,
and on several occasions he has had to
leave his work in order to recover from
these spells. The only eye witness in
the case says he heard no words before
the shooting except that Gay told him,
that is Aycock that he had treated him
like a damn rascal and that he was going
to kill him. Public opinion in the case
has Cueted down considerably.
Court this week has been held in the
new court house The conveniences of
fered by the new building facilitate to a
great extent the workings of the court.
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Winston Salem. N. c., March Z2..-Mr
C. B. Watson was asked today about the
report sent out from Greensboro TO the
morning papers with regard to political
rumors concerning the Chief Justiceship
and Scnatorsnip. Mr.. Watson made
this statement: 81 have been from
home most of the winter attending pro-
fessional duties. There is positively no
ground for such rumor-if there he
such q rumor-and / do not believe
there is any such rumor, except in the
ears Of this n2meless correspondent. /
have never been in a political cOmbna-
tion and never will be. ] never spoke
to Judge Clark about the Chief Justice
ship nor the Senatorship, and if that
gentlemen has any choice among the
gentlemen spoken of for that high office
he Fas never by word or letter init
mated the same 10 me. l have lOt seen
Judge Clark but once in a year and
then never spoke to him on the subject
of his candidacy or mine. No letter has
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the girl for trial in the criminal branch
Of the Supreme court.
Justice Mayer is of the special ses-
sions court and sat as an examining mag
istrate.
EARLY REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
The hearing in the case Of Florence
| Burns, who is accused OF the murder of
Walter S. Brooks in the Glen Island
Hotel, this city, on February IA, was
continued today before Justice Mayer
in the Court of Special Sessions. Ruth
Dunn, the young woman on whose ac-
colnt it is alleged Brooks wished to
break off his relations with Fle ice
Burns, was the first witness today She
said she saw Walter Brooks on the
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings before his death. This closed her
testiOEy and at the request of Attorney
Backus, for the defendant, her evidence
was stricken from the record
Mr.. Backus, the prisoners counsel,
moved that certain statements madeSby
his client tC detectives be stricken f}om
the record because she had not been in
formed Of her rights when the state
Attorney Scnurman opposed this motion
but Justice Mayer granted it, saying he
had searched carefully tor u precedent
where the statement of defendant, when
notified of the charge against hi11 or her,
had been used as evidnece, ana he had
failed to find one case.
Justice Mayer said he found no war
rant in law for the questioning Of a 1ris-
oner by police officer before the pris-
oner had been arraigDed before a police
magistrate or informed Of his rights.
Mr.. Schurman said he hoped the court
would make it possible to have that
view thoroughly tested
''It is going to work the greatest in
novation in the system ia vo@ue," he
added, mot only in the city ~ New
York but the entire country Thou
sands of cases have been decided in
court here on statements made by pris-
oners to officers before the arraign-
ment."
Justice Mayer said then the system
might have been established by custom,
but as long as there was no warrant for
it in the law custom could have no
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ATHLETICS THE FAD.
Tobacco Worehouse Assured. Beaufort's En-
ormous Tobacco Interests.

(Srecial to News and Observer
| Washington, N. c., March 22.-Boxing
| has been resumed as the fad here during
the last few days. The Washington Light
Infantry members give at their armory
almost every night exhibitions of their
skill. Crowds line the ring side every
night and physical sports are enjoyed and
encouraged in the town
Yesterday | was told that there would
certainly be a tobacco warehouse here
this summer and fall. Most Of the stock
is already subscribed. The tobacco in
terests of this county are enormous as
is attested by the fertilizer men. Green
Vile warehouses report a large tobacco
trade from this county. This would not
be with warehouses here. Beauforts
weight average to the acre was larger
than any other countys in the State last
year.
The coming of the Philadelphia baseball
team means much for this place. News
paper when, who accompany them, have
arranged for the transmission of ten thou
sand words day over the wire about
Washington. it's advantages and the base
ball They will be here about fifteen
days. Washington has no baseball team
and it is hoped that the coming of this
team will arouse the local enthusiasts.
Mr. H. Susman, of the Susman Furni-
ture Company, is preparing to buy five
brick stores on Market street between
Satterthwaite, Willis G. Co., and G. M.
Little.
There is division of feeling about the
Wilcox case here. Some take the view
that he is not guilty, according to the
legal evidence. Great interest is eVlnced
in the case.
The Atlantic Coast Line is bringing
girders and material here seemingly foi
building. Officials here are not inform
ed as to the plans, and nothing can be
learned from the Wilmington division
Lack of room is seriously felt here.
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MISS BURNS is FREE
The Girl Accused of Murder
ing Walter Brooks is
Discharged.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, March 22-Florence Burns,
the young Brooklyn woman who has been
in the custody of the police of this city
since February Is under suspicion of
knowing how Walter Brooks met his
death, was discharged from custody by
Justice Mayer tonight.
Brooks, who was young commission
merchant here, had been keeping COM
pany with Florence Burns. He was found
dead the night of February IA in room
at the Glen Island Hotel The gas in
the room was turned on and there was a
bullet wound in the head.
The District Attorney tried to show that
Florence Burns was likely to have killed
Brooks because he was trying to break
Oft his association with her. The de-
fense advanced the outside theory and for
several days Justice Mayer has been ex-
2mining into the two theories. He finally
decided. when the hearing closed to-
night, that nothing had been brought out
sufficient to hold Florence Burns to the
grand jury. After her discharge, she re-
turned to her home in Brooklyn
At the hearing this afternoon Attor-
ney Backus, representing he Burns girl,
made his argument, contending there was
not an iota of evidence to show that his
client was cannected with the death of
Brooks.
Assistant Attorney schurman followed
in an argument intended to cast suspicion
Cn the girl, holding that there was plen-
ty Of circumstan+ial evidence on which
to bring hec case to the attention of the
grand jury.
Justice Mayer at once gave his decision
in which he reviewed all the evidence and
held that nothing had been brought out
by the State sufficient for him TO hold
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Early Hours Of the Night,

All day and night the natives have
waited on the jury's verdict not patient
ly. but anxiously, almost breathlessly.
They couldn't see why it took them SO
long On the streets, in the stores
around the Offices in hotel lobbies,
everywhere, nothing was talked of, moth
ing was thought of but the jury's verdict.
And the way some folks discussed it
would chill the blood of a stole.
ASK FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
About ! o'clock the jury went back to
the court house TO ask further instruc-
tions from the judge. 1t had been said
before the jury would have Judge Jones
come down to their hotel and explain
some things, and it was no surprise when
they filed back into the court room and
sought enlightenment
One of them asked the court to say
something about first and second degree
murder. The building soon filled.
Judge Jones went over the instructions
and rules already given and printed. He
explained the difference in murder de-
grees and told them if there was doubt
it was their duty to give it to the prison
err Judge Jones cautioned the jury
again about allowing any foreign impress
sions or anything heard or seen beyond
the witnesses He said if their verdict
was Influenced by passion prejudice or
any public sentiment shown during the
trial they would do violence to their
oaths, they would perjure themselves.
He told the jury to come back as often
as they liked, it was their duty, and
have explained any point not fully under
10 nfi hn itYrn nnf To
construe his words to mean that he had
an opinion in the matter. and if they had,
TO treat his opinion with contempt, to
md verdict in accordance with the
facts, the evidence and nothing else.
In releasing the jury he said: "Mr.
officer take these men back. If they
wish to walk let them do so, it is hard
ship TO keep them in a room after so
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All Nerves Were on the
Stretch.
Wilcox Alone Seemed Unconcerned
While the Tension at Elizabeth and
Indeed All Over the State Was Ter
rible. The Verdict Was Not Render.
ed Until After the Jury Had Re.
turned For Further Instructions
From the Judge.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Elizabeth City, ~ c., March 22.-"Gul-
ty of murder in the first degree" said the
heard his doom fearlessly. His nerve still
did not forsake him. 1t was 1910 o'clock
short time before a recess had been
held and crowds were gathering about
the court house. There were knots of
nervous men hurrying here and there in
the moonlight.
Judge Jones, who had been to District
Attorney Wards office, went straight to-
wards the building Mr.. Ward started he
other way but soon doubled. The jury
left left .her hotel but did not take
the direct route.
The harsh changing of the court house
ell told people some thing was about to
happen.
Several hundred people followed Judge
oJnes, who told the sheriff to ask the
Jury if they had agreed. The prisoner
was there, hands folded, composed. scan
ming the faces of the jrVors. Clerk Jen-
rings asked if they had agreed. Derrick
inscn was named as foreman. wilcox
stood up and held up his right hand.
No man in the building was more
brave than he. l was watching his face
four feet away. as the foreman said the
words that meant death. Not muscle
of his face moved. Other people in the
room were nervous. Some cried. Law
yer Aydlett shed tears. 1t was q solemn
scene there in the yellow glow of the oil
light. The Judge said April % was the
tire Wilcox should die, between 10 and
3 o'clock Sheriff Wilcox looked sad but
was not Gemonstrative. The doomed
man uttered TO word as he sat down
again. The brave bearing throughout
the ordeal did not forsake him at the
enl but he sat there like paie-faced
statue, while lockers on were nervous
and tremhled visibly
No verdict in thirty hours People
fingered on the streets all day, missed
their meals. made their wives mad, ex-
cited their neighbors, said bad words, ex-
pressed displeasure at delay, all because
of the Wilcox case.
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Hanna Entertains the Gridiron Club,
(By the Associated Press

Washington, March 22.-Senator Hanna
gave a dinner tonight at the Arlington to
he Gridiron Club The Senator has been
a guest at every GridirOn dinner since
he has been in Washington and the af-
fair tonight was to get the members of
the club together to acknowledge the
many roasts" that he has received at
their hands, and as he says, to play a
return engagement" 1t was attended only
by members of the club who took occa-
sion to see that the Senator did not es-
cape being placed on the Gridiron even
though he was the host. 1t was a thor
oughly enjoyable affair, ther bing good
speeches, songs, and several "sfts"
which were a surprise to the host. The
Senator received number of ''presnta-
tions'' each with great formality but with
a vein of salire and humor which (haT-
acterize Gridiron dinners.
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| FAMINE IN COTTON
Facing a Deficiency ofI, 900, :
900 Bales in the
Supply.
Especial to News and Observer

New York. March 22.-The cotton
market closed tonight at 25 points below
the highest figures reached during the
course OF the present bull movement.
The decline has been the result OF sell
ing on the part of overloaded bull op-
orators in conjunction with bearish at
tacks made by those whose purpose it is
to profit through the unwisely extended
accounts of weak spectators.
Thus il seems that the decline has
run its course. The following arc the
Geld facts of the situation. Spot cotton
throughout the South is selling above the
equivalent of New York prices, and at
very nearly the highest prices of the
season. Consumption is practically the
largest on record. The reports OF he
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DEATH UNM8sRs a WOMAN.
Supposed to be a Man. Death Occurs Under
Mysterious Circumstances.
(Ry the Associated Press)

tf'y the Associated IfeSS.
Canindiagua, n. Y, March ga per-
son who was known here for five years
as William c. Howard died suddenly
WednesGayand an autopsy showed that
the supposed man was a woman. How
ard who was about Sc years of age and
who was employed as q farm hand. came
here five years ago with woman who
was known as Mrs. Howard. Two chill
dren We're boEn to the supposed wife.
The dead woman worked for farmers
in the neighborhood and those most in
timately acquainted with the family
never had the slightest suspicion that
she was not a man. The sause Of the
oWman's death is mystery. On We'd
nes6ay right she took two tablets for
threat affection and was dead in ten
minutes. The medicine was sent from
Wellsville, this State, where relatives
reside. The authorities are completely
mystified as to all matters touching
upon the womans life. The do not even
know her right name. Two men, claim
ing to be half brothers, attended the
funeral, but refused to divulge any in
formation. An inquest is to be neld
and some light may then be thrown
upon the strange case.