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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
His Brothers. Hand StairCd
With His Blood.
DETAILS ARE MEAGRE
Il is Stated That the Tragedy Followed a
Quarrel Over Horse. Hiram Wilson
Generally Regarded as a
Desperate Character
Desperate Character
Especial to News and observer.)

Asheville, NJ c.. Dec. 22.-News was
received here today of the killing of
State Senator elect Zeb Wilson, Republl-
can, at Burnsville, in Yancey county, Sat
urday, by his brother Hiram Wilson. De-
tails are meagre, but from the best that
can be learned, the Wilson brothers had
a quarrel about horse, and Hiram
pulled his gun and shot his brother, who
died almost instantly.
The dead man was chosen at the re-
cent election by the counties of Yancey,
Mitchell and Madison, to represent his
district in the Senate of the next Legis-
lature, and was highly regarded by his
friends and neighbors. Hiram is a dis
tiller, and is generally looked upon as
a desperate character. 1t is said here
that he killed a man named Honeycutt
several years ago, but was acquitted after
trial costing the county about $500.
1t is not known here whether or not
Hiram Wilson has yet been arrested for
the killing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Sew .nteen Saved From a Wreck.
lBv the Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 22.-The Prince Line
steamer Neapolitan Prince, which arrived
today from Naples and other Italian
ports, brought seventeen shipwrecked
seamen picked up at sea from the Nor
wekian bark Bayard bound from Bruins
wick, Ga, for London with full cargo
of turpentine and rosin. The Bayard was
dismasted and in a sinking condition
when the Neapolitan Prince took off her
crew on December II. She had eX-
perienced terrific weather from the out
set of the voyage tremenduous seas
boarding her, straining the vessel so that
she sprang leak.
All hands were at the pumps continu-
ously until rescued by the Napolitan
Prince. The removal of the Bayard S
crew was attended with great difficulty
because of the high sea.
The wreck was set on fire when it was
abandoned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
THE CHICKAMAUGA Pack.
Report of General Roynton. Healthfulness
Work of the Commission.
(By the Associated Press,)

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22--In his an
nual report to the Secretary of War
General H. V. Boynton, chairman of the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
Military Park Committee, takes occasion
to finlly and officially dispose of the re-
ports which have found currency from
time to time, impugning the healthful-
ness of the|park. He says:
II nview of the sensational reports
charging that the park is an unhealthful
tract, it is proper to say that during the
past year it has been free from serious
disease and has fully maintained its long
record before the war with Spain, and for
the period subsequent to that time, for
exceptional healthfulness."
The commissions asks an appropriation
of $40 900 for the coming year stating that
hereafter there will be no further neces-
sity for appropriation for the work of es-
tabIishing the pork beyond those required
for its maintenance and this will not
exceed thirty thousand dollars per an
mum.
The commission constructed great
many roads during the year along some
of the most interesting lines in the bat
tle field. It has twenty gun carriages
ready to place, which will make sixteen
confederate battery positions marked on
missionary ridge and total Of 27O guns.
The State of Ohio has appropriated $780,
coo for a State monument and twelve
regimental and battery monuments on
Chattanooga field, and 100000 for mon
ument on Missionary Ridge and for bronze
tablets Maryland has appropriated ST.
600 for a regimental and battery monu-
ment on Orchard Knob.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23

United States, it is claimed here, would
with positive pleasure, see the allies
compel him to pay up.
The United States is consdere> here as
emerging from the affair with all credit.
The Monroe doctrine has been acknowl-
edged by two of the greatest powers OF
Europe, President Roosevelt has been
accepted as arbitrator by all the parties
concerned and the South American states
have been persuaded by events that the
United States is the only power between
them and Europe.
The only annoying thing to the Ger
man government has been the alleged
readiness of Americans to suspect Ger
many of secret designs.
The reported extraordinary distrust OF
Germany has been painful surprise to
the Emperor and to the Cabinet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23

are gathering in groups on Main street
or in law offices today, talking about it.
There are four other markets in different
sections of the city and the public will
not suffer, if the Central market keeps
closed indefinitely, unless better service
is given them than formerly.
The present trouble grows out of the
failure of tenants of the City Hall Mar
ket to pay the rent and conform to other
requirements, agreed upon ten days ago,
in what was thought to be an amicable
and satisfactory adjustment of differences
between the city hall and outside deal
ers and the Board of Aldermen In this
adjustment the city hall dealers were to
pay fixed rent, past due, and file a
bond for further performance by Tuesday
of last week. They utterly failed to do
either, and Saturday night fatty refused,
when the chief of police closed them all
out in short order. The situation today
remains unchanged, except there is a we'll
grounded rumor afloat, that a bid for the
whole market, has been put in, by man
of strong financial ability, who will as
sumo the entire supervision and respon-
sihility for the business, subject to the
city regulations.
Yesterday a we'll dressed gentlemanly
stranger giving his name as Ed Morgan,
of Knoxville, applied for lodging to the
police, and was accommodated. He said
he was making his way to Danville, but
it was raining so bad and he was without
funds and needed a rest. This morning
he could not walk. His legs seemed
about paralyzed. He says he suffers from
heart trouble, and this is one of the evil
denees of the attack. He does not seem
to be downcast at all, and cheerfully
says he will be all right in a few days
The chief Of police is giving the stranger
every attention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Wilhelm's Voice for Roosevelt
(By the Associated Press.)


Berlin. Dec. 22.-The blockade of the
Venezuelan coast will continue until
definiate arrangement for arbitration has
been reached. Germany is we'll satisfied
if President Roosevelt undertakes the
task His acceptance would be con-
sidered sufficient guarantee that Vene-
zuela would pay if she lost. Asking
President Roosevelt to arbitrate was the
Emperors personal suggestion. An in
direct inquiry three or four days ago not
eliciting refusal from the President a
request has now been made in irect
form. Although Germany is ready to
submit her case to any importial tribunal
she would prefer President Roosevelt
for the reason that President Castro is
more likely to accept the decision of the
President of the United States than that
of The Hague Tribunal. If President
Castro evades payment under President
Roosevelt's award, the people of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
A TERRIBLE MISTAKE
A Dumb Negro Shot Down in
the Dark.
A White Man Near Fremont is Shot and
Dangerously Wounded by
a Negro
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. ga shooting
affair of a very distressing nature oc-
Cured this morning at Pikeville about
nine miles north of this city in which
deaf and dumb negro named Coley was
seriously wounded. The negro went to
the home of Mr.. Silas Pike about day
break on business and the family were
not awake, the negro had to make con-
siderable noise to attract attention.
Finally, Mr.. Addison Pike, a son of Mr.
Silas Pike, heard the racket and took
his gun with him to the door, where he
demanded to know who was knocking
The negro Of course did not hear the in
quiry and kept knocking very loud. After
some time Mr. Pike opened the door and
asked who it was at the door and what
| was wanted. The negro again did not
| hear and started in at the door to make
| himself known. Mr.. Pike told the negro
| to stop and when he did not obey Mr..
| Pike put, the gun to his shoulder and
! fired, the whole load of shot talking eff
| feet in the right breast of the negro at
| close range. The negro, who is very
| seriously wounded and may die, was we'll
acquainted with Mr.. Pike and meant no
offense, but Mr.. Pike did not recognize
| him in the dark.
On Saturday evening, near Fremont,
Mr.. Perry Barnes was accidentally shot
| by negro, the bullet inf1cting a danger
Gus wound. Mr. Barnes had called the
| darkey into his home and the negro
picked up pistol found lying on table,
and in handling the pistol went off. the
ball entering the right side between the
ribs, finding lodgment on the left side.
My informant, nephew of Mr.. Barnes,
| is unable to say whether the wound is
necessarily fatal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Brakeman Horribly Mangled.

Especial to News and Observer)
Winston Salem, N. c., Dec 22.-H r.
Talley, white brakeman on the South
ern Railway yards in this city, was killed
tonight at seven o'clock Talley was in
the act of mounting a moving car when
he was struck by the railway scales and
thrown on the rail. The ear passed over
his left side from the ear to stomach,
terribly mangling him. He lived thirty
minutes and was conscious till death. The
deceased was from Roanoke, Va, where
he has wife and child. His age is about
so years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
GREAT FIRE AT KNOXVILLE.
Three Hundred People are Thrown Out of
Work Temporarily,
(By the Associated Press.)

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 22.-The scene
of this mornings half million dollar fire
is tonight but mass of debris Brick
walls of five of the six burned structures
are standing, and here and there groups
of firemen are playing streams of water
on the smoking ruins. The burned dis
trict is triangular in orm, the width of
five stores on Cav street and three on
Commerce Avenue, leaving the corner
building standing. lucky shifting of
the wind was all that saved the six story
McTeer block, and the collapse of the
Brown Hardware Company building gave
the fremen their chance to stop the
flames westward
First estimates of the loss placing it
in the neighborhood of one million were
made when the stores of McTecr Hood
G Company, wholesale clothieTs; Haynes
& Henson, wholesale boots and shoes, and
Gillespie, Shields & Company, wholesale
hats, seemed doomed. These structures
were, however, saved.
Three hundred people are thrown out
of employment temporarily.
The fire broke out in = four-story
building on Commerce avenue, directly
opposite the Central Fire station, and &C.
cupied by the Knoxville Pants Company.
In two hours time buildings adjoining
it on Commerce avenue, occupied by
Broyles, Mcclellan q Lackey, argricuI-
tural implement dealers; the David Com
mission Company; the large establish
ment of the Gorge Brown Hardware CO.,
on Gay street; the Shankling Grain Co.
and the r. H. Catee & Co.'S building
on the same streets had been completely
destroyed. The siX-story building of Mr.
Tcer, Hood & Co., wholesale clothiers,
and the three story building of the Davis
Furniture Co, which were reported
burned, withstood the storm of flying en-
bers and were but little damaged. Bran
dau & Kennedy. retail clothiers; w. T.
Newton, jewelers.; the White Spence
Trunk Company and other retail stores
on Gay street. opposite burning struc-
lures, We're considerably damaged.
The losses officially estimated today
aggregate 900, with $251,000 insur-
ance
Partial estimates on the losses are as
follows:
r. Cattee Company, wholesale liquors,
stock and building. $15,vuJ; Knoxville
Pants Company. stock and building, $40.
900; Broyles, Mcclellan and Lackey,
farming implements, stock and building.
$4,000; Sfipankling Grain Co, stock and
building, $4,000; l.. David & Co. stock
and building $4,000; Haynes & Henson,
wholesale shoes, $4,000; McTeer Hood &
Co.. wholesale clothing, $1,000; Davis
Furniture Company, stock and buildings,
$4,000; damage to other buildings, 100000
All the firms damaged except the David
Commission Company, were insured,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Lieutenant Johnson Arrives
(By the Associated Press.)

Caracas, Dec. 22.-Lieut Marbury John
ston, attached to the United States
cruiser Montgomery, has reported to
Minister Bowen as naval attache here,
having been landed at La Guaira Sat-
urday by the United States cruiser Al
bany, which is under instructions to pro-
ceed for Mayaquez. Lieut.. Johnston will
advise Mr.. Bowen with respect to naval
questions, particularly with respect to
the blockade. His arrival here has
aroused keen interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Rumor That A. G. L Will Raise
Wages.
Especial to News and observer.)

Goldsboro, N. c., Dec. 22.-It is ru-
mored here, though the rumor lacks
confirmation, that the Atlantic Coast
Line will, beginning with the new year,
make an increase of 10 per cent in the
wages of all employees who now receive
800 and less per month. Another rumor
is to the effect that the section masters
ON the Coast Line would demand an in
crease of 10 per cent could not be con-
firmed but it is commonly reported
among the employees of the company that
the increase would be put into effect on
January 1st, Notwithstanding the fact
that the company officials have issued no
circular or statement to that effect up
to the present time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Wake County Lemons.

Wake county is wonderful county IN
many respects, but it is breaking the
record at this season.
Yesterday MIR. A. Dughi had Wake
county lemons on sale at his place of
business. They were "fresh from the
tree" and were admired by many.
These we're brought to Raleigh by Mr..
Lorbacher, who raised them In the open
air ten miles from Raleigh They are
splendid lemons, and are proof of the
splendid climate of Wake county and
North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
ONE DEAD, ONE GONE
Rufus Stevenson a Suicide.
John Miller, Missing, Be-
Iieved to be Dead.
Especial to News and observcr.)

Winston Salem, N. c., Dec. 22.-Rufus
Stevenson, aged about thirty, was found
dead in his room late this afternoon. It
is believed that he committed suicide by
taking on overdose of either laudanum
or morphine. Stevenson and man
named John Miller were together yester-
day. The latter has not been seen since,
and there is some fear on the part OF
relatives that he has been either killed
or committed suicide. Both men were
unmarried and drinking characters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
NATHAN HALE.

One of the leading theatrical events Of
the season is Nathan Hale. This strong
Revolutionary play will be presented at
the Academy of Music tomorrow night by
Mr.. Howard Kyle and a strong support.
1t is practically the same company that
presented it here last season IN such
satisfactory manner. 1t is strong
high class play and Raleigh theatre
goers will no doubt be pleased to witness
y second production.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Death of Mr.. Amos Rogan.
Especial to News and Observer.

tSpecidl TO news ana ODSeTVeI.D
High Point, N. c., Dec. 22.-Mr. Amos
Ragan died at his home on the outskirts
of this city this morning. Death was
due to a complication of diseases and
partly to old age. He had been in poor
health for some time.
Mr.. Ragan was one of the wealthiest
citizens of this place and the largest land
owner. He leaves a wife and large
number of children to mourn their loss
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Declaration Of War Today.
(RY the ASSnciat ted PreSS.l !

(By the Associated Press)
Port of Spain Trinidad. Dec. 22.-Offi-
cial announcement is made here that Sir
Courtenay Knollys, the acting governor
will issue today a special royal gazette
containing a declaration of war against
Venezuela. This act is one of the for
Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
A Watch for Mr.. Harding.

Especial to the News and Observer
reensboro, n. c., Dec. 22.-At a meet
ing of the Hope Fire Company, Mr.. W.
+. Harding, foreman, was presented a
handsome gold watch by the company,
Mr.. E. f. Griffin, spokesman, making
a very appropriate speeche.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
British Steamer in Flames.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 22.-The British steamer
Straits of Dover, from Savannah for
Bremen, passed the Lizard today with
flames issuing for twenty feet around her
funnel casing Her load of cotton prob
ably was burning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
The President Returns to Washington
(By the Associated Press }

=
Washington, Dec. 22.-PresidenI
Roosevelt and family arrived in Wash
ington from Rapidan, Va, at II: :25
o'clock today. They were met at the
station by Secretary Cortelyou and We're
driven directly to the White House. The
trip from Rapidan was made without
noteworthy incident.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Ex-Governor Boynton Dies.
(By the Associated Press }

Griffin, Ga. Dec. 22.-Former Governor
James S. Boynton died today at his home
in this city. aged So Judge Boynton was
president of the State Senate when Gov
ernor Alexander H. Stephens died in 1889
He succeeded Governor Stephens, serving
until the election of Governor Mcdaniel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
THE POLICE CLOSE THE MARKET.
An Interesting Fight at Greensboro Reaches
Climax.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 22.-The city
market embroglio reached an acute stage
Saturday night, when Chief of Police
Scott, under orders from the City Coun-
Gil Market Committee, locked up every
stall, put the keys in his pocket, and
turned the lights out. The market is still
closed tight as wax ard the proprietors
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES.
Five in Craven and Jones Counties 60 Into
Effect February First.
(Special to News and Observer

New Bern, N. c., Dec. 22.-Congress-
man Charles R. Thomas says that the
Craven and Jones counties Rural Free
delivery routes have been ordered TO go
into effect February 1st, 1903.
The location of the Craven county
rural free delivery routes are:
From New Bern via Bellair, Lima, Jas
per and back to New Bern.
From Cove to Core Creek road, and
down the Neuse road. through by Per-
fection, and back to Cove.
Two routes from Vanceboro.
In Jones county. noe route out from
Maysville, and one route out from Tren-
ton,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
The Supreme Court Adjourrs.
(Bv the ssociated Press.) }

[BY the ASSOclated Press.J
Washington, Dec 2.-In accordance
with previous notice the United States
Supreme Court today adjourned for the
Christmas holidays. The court will re-
convene on January 5th next
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
THE SOUTH DAKOTA SUIT.
Hearing is Set For the Thirteenth of Mex,
April.
(Ry the Associated Press.

: Wy NIIV ~AooUNIttINU I IUoo'J
Washington, Dec. 22.-The United
States Supreme Court today set the case
of South Dakota VS.. North Carolina, in
volving the validity of railroad bonds
guaranteed by the latter State, for hear
ing on April 18th next.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
THE POWERS NOTES
TO THE PRESIDENT
Formally Asked to Serve as
Arbitrator.
NOTES NOT YET RECEIVED
Formal Declaration Of War to bs Made by the
Powers. If Roosevelt Accepts the Blockade
May b, Called OFF at Once.
tBy the Associated Press,)

Berlin, Dec. o2.-The notes of Germany
and Great Britain formally inviting
President Roosevelt to act as arbitrator
in the Venezuelan dispute were handed
to the United States Ambassador here
and to the United States Charge d'Affaires
in London today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Macon's Railways Combine.
(By the Associated Press.)

Macon, Dec. 22.-The Macon Railway
and Light Company today executed a
mortgage for $1,0O0,OOO on all it's proper
ties to the North American Trust Conn.,
pany of New York as trustee. This per-
fects the consolidation of all the street
railway lines of Macon. The bonds run
for fifty years, with five per cent gold
coupons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
9eng N@rh @ap@m@ Daily Paper@ @6f@1aG61n

Afterwards he served for some years on
the circuit bench. During recent years
he has been engaged in the practice of
law at Griffin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23
Hang, d for Criminal Assault,
(Bv the Associated Press. J

TDy
Richmond, Va, Dec. 22.-Jerry Kim
brough, convicted of criminal assault
upon Mrs. Taylor, of Hanover county,
about a month ago, was hanged at Han
over court house today. He confessed the
crime
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23

1t is remarkable how many impure
things a prude can discover that no
body else can discover.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-23

When a man comes home late at night
there is nothing more embarrassing than
to find the latchl1ey won't fit beacuse it
is somebody else's door.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-11-07
0RocERS MAY COMBINE.

Wholesale Men Held 4 Conference at
Detroit.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 6.-For four
hours during the day from thirty to
forty representatives of big wholesale
grocery houses scattered through the
states of New York, Pennsylvania,
Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio,
Missouri and Indiana, and said to rep
resent total annual sales amounting to
$40,000,o 900, were in secret session at
the Hotel Cadillac discussing a com.
bination of their respective interests.
George B. Hanford of New York City,
the promoter Of the deal. and his as:
sistant, George n. Sexton Of New
York, were the. only outsiders whose
names could be learned, and Hanford
refused to state the result Of tho con.
ference, except to say that the major.
ity of those present favored the pro.
posed combination. !.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-11-07
BRlCkYARn

Nov. 4-Herb Vac z,le and Ernest
johnson went to the woods Tuesday.
Miss Della :: bartholomew visited her
sister Miss Bertha last Saturday and
Sunday.
Harvey Scott of Minneapolis visited
bis parents, Mr.. AID Mrs. Martin Scott.
last week.
Miss Lav;na Ray mond is stayins at
home now.
Rex AqBcy will go to the pineries We'd
nesday.
Aiss Libbie Clark returned home Sat.
urday after g short visit In Royalton,
Mr.. and hrs. Fraok:: Reid visited Mr.,
and Mrs. N. Scott last Sunday. :
Herb Auncy went to Little Fa,,s to
work this winter.
are. David Wright and Mrs. J. opin.
Visited Mrs. strom last Friday. Mr..
strom has been i'll for sometime.
Misses Agnes and Lavina RAYMOND.
Della Wright and Clara Maubeck at
tended the hyott Lachance weddinx
last Wednesday,,
O. Duclos will burn bic last kiln IN .
few days.