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Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
MRS. DENNIS ASSAILANT.
Richard Cole, q Negro Porter,
Before the Grand Jury on
the Charge.

Washington, Nov. 7.---Rich-
ard Cole, a colored porter, 90
wears old. was arrested to-day
and committed to jail to await
the action Of the grand jury on
the charge Of committing the
assault on Mrs. Ada Gilbert
Dennis. a well-known dress
maker, at her home, in this city,
over ten months ago. Mrs.
Dennis died from her injuries
about fortnight ago and with
out recovering sufficiently to
talk nationally.
julius van Brake, colored,
formerly proprietor of the
Brunswick hotel, testified to-
day before the coroner's jury
that on March 10Th Cole had
said something to him to the
effect that he (Cole) would be a
happy man if Mrs. Dennis was
dead, and also had ssaid once,
when he looked worried:
eyes, if you had on your
mind what I have on my mine,
YOU would look worried, too. /"
Van Brake said Cole made
certain statements regarding
the reason why he did not care
to visit the sick woman, among
other things that Mrs. Dennis
might say something which
would reopen the investigation.
Detective Hartigan, who has
been working on the case ever
since the crime was committed,
testified that Cole is the only
person among those he investi-
gated who wayered IN his state
ments. Cole, who also testified
before the coroner's jury, de
MED making the assault and he
protested that he had assisted
the authorities. He also denied
using language attributed to
him by Van Brake.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
DEATH OF CAPT. V. Y
RICHARDSON.
He was one of the First Men in
Eastern North Carolina.

Whiteville, N. c., Nov. T.
The death of Capt. V. Y. Rich
ardsoa has cast q gloom upon
the entire county. He has been
for many years its foremost cit
izen. He was long sheriff Of
this county and was q. S. Mar
shall for the Eastern District of
North Carolina under Cleve-
lands first administration, and
was until recently a director of
the State Deaf and Dumb School
in Morganton. He was a sue
cessful business man and for
many years he has been at the
head of large shingle factory
near Whiteville.
Captain Richardson was a
brave soldier, captain of the
Confederate army, and was Sc
verely wounded at the battle of
Charlottesville.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
NEW ATTACK PLANNED.

Washington, Nov. 1T is the
purpose of the administration to
bring about the long discussed re-
duction in the representation of the
Southern States, both in Republican
national conventions and in the
House of Representatives. To have
free hand for accomplishing this
purpose the administration intends
to obtain pledges of sufficient party
support from sure and safe Republi-
can Stas. in advance of the nextna-
tional con yention to assure the presi-
dents nomination for second term
without reference to what the Re-
publican delegates who come up
from the 'tsolid Southo may de-
mand.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
QUARREL IN A CHURCH.
Many Arrests Made as Result of
Disturbances Over a Propo-
sition to Join the Catho-
lie Church..

Manila, Nov, The Pandacian
church here has been the scene of
serious disturbances, approaching
riots, and many arrests have been
made. A portion of the congrega-
ton announced its intention q week
ago of joining the Catholic church
and the pastor, Father Sorrendo.
preached q sermon rebuking the dis.
sidents. 1t was asserted that Father
Sorcendo during his sermon violated
confessional secrets and he was at
tackled in the streets later. All those
concerned in the disturbance were
arrested.
The dissenters then took possession
of the church, bat the police dislodg-
ed dthem. The dissenters partly wreck
ed the building. Later the dissen
ters drew up deed of gift, trans
ferring the property to the govern
ment and offered the deed to Gov
ernor Taft with the keys Of thcbuild-
ing. The Governor replied shat the
church belonged t. the Roman Cath
olics. He advised the dissenters to
surrender, and suggested an appeal
to the courts if they thought they
had rights in the case and strongly
counselled them against disorder.
The dissenters accepted his advice
and surrendered possession of tho
church. During the quarrels crowds
of natives surrounded the edifice and
a strong detachment of police alone
prevented a serious outbreak.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.
The Famous Molineux Trial will
Probably End Monday.

New York, Nov. THE
Molineux trial, so far as the
giving of testimony is concerned,
is closed. Nineteen witnesses
were examined between 1890
and 1.30 to-day, and such rapid
progress was made that at the
latter hour all those witnesses
who were to be called in rebut
tai had been examined and cross
examined, and both sides rested.
Monday the case will go to
the jury. Former Governor
Black will make the address for
the defense and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Osborne for the
people. The judges charge will
be brief Judge Lambert has
plainly intimated that while he
does not wish to curb either
side he desires that both presen-
tations be in early enough for
him to make his charge and put
the case in the hands of the
jury by night fall.
The testimony to-day was in
many ways the most interesting
Of the trial. The defense COM
pleted it's alibi for Molineux and
made the alibi so strong that
the testimony could not be
broken down.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
GOLD IN THE TREASURY I

Treasurer Roberts, in his an
nual report, shows that when
the fiscal year was ended on
June 30 there was on hand in
the Federal treasury, as an
available cash balance, no less
a sum than 1862, ,IS1, 36I, not
including the silver bullion, or
the subsidiary silver, or the
nickles.
This immense and really
harmful balance includes 1886,
600, 900 in gold. Beyond the
gold reserve, $3.50, 600, 900, the
Government held on October I,
over SI36, 900, 900 more Of gold.
Bonds were purchased during
the wear of the face value of
$50, 6,O71,23O, and these purchased
bonds cost the government over
$4,000, 900. On account Of an
increase in gold certificates the
public debt was actually in
creased during the year SI5, 600,
600, but the increase was in
non-interest- bearing debt. The
interest bearing debt was de-
creased by the purchase OF
bonds.
The general stock Of money
in the country was increased
during the last fiscal year to the
extent of $50, ,IS9, ,69I, of which
amount s6S, 900, 600 was in gold,
sIe $4,000 in silver dollars, and
over 100000 in subsidiary
coin. The actual growth OF
money in circulation during the
fiscal year was S74,o82, $50,
carrying the per capita circula-
tion from 81. 90 to $28.43.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
PLAYING 4 JOKE,
THE MAN WHO POSED AS
GROVER CLEVELAND
Mr.. r. L. Prempert Made Speeches
and Received the Bouquets
The Joke Worked Well be-
cause He Favored Mr..
Cleveland.

The Washington Post of Thurs
day tells the following story:
"Mr. r. L. Prempert is in town, a
guest of the Raleigh. Mr.. Prempert
is the Louisville Ky.,) man who
does not dare this day to show his
face in certain towns of South Caro-
lima because of trick he played up
1.-THE inhabitants good many years
ago. It all came of his startling re-
semblance to the Hon. Grover Cleve-
land, and happened shortly after
that gentleman acquired the presi-
dency.
"There had been a subtropical ex-
position going on down in Florida
and the president had honored Jack
sonville with his presence" said
Mr.. Prempert, in narrating the af-
fair. "He had got as far back as
Charleston on his way home and I
left Columbia the same morning for
Washington. I was of about Grover
Cleveland's avoirdupois, and most
people tried to jolly me by saying /
was enough like him for a twin
brother. On the train with me was
a fellow drummer in whom the spir-
it of fun was dominant, and he
didn'tdo thing but telegraph ahead
to all the towns along the line of
what is now the Southern Railroad
that the president was due on the
next express and short steps would
be made, SO that the people could
pay their respects. He signed to these
wires the name Of Dan Lamont.
cit was a ridiculous thing to do,
but the fake worked to perfection,
Big crowds were waiting as we pull
ed in the various stations, and [ had |
to show myself on the rear platform
and make few remarks to the en- |
thusiastic and wildly cheering ma
Lives. I am no orator, but [ got |
along fairly well at such places as
Chester, Winnsboro and Rock Hill, !
and our car was laden to the roof i
with bouquets offered to Mr.. Cleve- |;
land by sweet Southern maidens.
CAT only one place was I stumped !
and that was at Pineville, n. C. I
think it was a put up job of the con-
1uctor in holding the train there % |
when my oratory was
,trictly on a five-minute basis. At |
the end of my limit / didn't know |
what else to say. My set speech only |
covered about two topics, and / had |
10 close rather awkwardly. How |
ever, the local band took up the rest
If the time in playing Hail to the !
Chief and that seemed to satisfy |
he crowds. This was my first and !
asst appearance as a spellbinder
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
DEMOCRATS IN CONTROL.
The Legislature Will Stand On a
Joint Ballot, According to the
Face of Returns

Denver, Col, Nov. practically
complete returns have been received
from every county in the State,
which shows that the Legislature
will stand on joint ballot, according
to the face of returns. Democrats 54;
Republicans 46.
This isa gain of one Democrat from
estimates heretafore made. Late re-
turns from Chaffee county show the
election of the. Democratic ticket.
The returns also show the election of
Mrs. Grenfel Oem.) for Superin-
tendent of Schools. The indications
are now that there will be contests
against many members of the Legis-
lature outside of Arapahoe county,
and against three Congressman
shown to have been elected.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
The Treasury Department.

Washington, Nov THE
treasury department has discon-
tinued the acceptance of state
and municipal bonds as security
for government deposits. The
amount Of municipal and state
bonds SO deposited, aggregate
roundlyS17, 900, 900. Those trans
actions that are already in pro-
cess will be completed and will
slightly increase the treasury's
holding Of these securities.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13

Four quarts of milk daily or there
abouts, for 20 years has been the diet
of Thomas F. Laubach of Hazleton.
Pa. Two decades ago Mr.. Laubauch
being then 81 years old, was in very
bad health, and his physicians gave
up his case. Then he decided to doc
tor himself and has done so ever
since, absolutely confning his diet to
milk. Now he is one ofthe healthiest
and soundest men in the town.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
A REQUIEM.
BY MISS ISABEL COHEN.

TFor the ARGUS
Name 1T tenderly, this dying day
Bring how'rs and wreaths to wind it round :.
1t hath so compassed me bout.
So full to me hath been of joy.
That with soft caress lay it down.
1t holds my dreams, my hopes, my all;
And as it slowly fades away
To unknown regions of o-night,
L would place upon It's passing form
One last OBTAINING. lingering touch!
Charleston, S. c., Oct. 18th, 1902.
INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
Has Been the Cause of Many Deaths
And the Ruin of of Many
People.
People.
State Hospital,

Goldsboro, Nov. 8, 1902.
| EDITOR ARGUs:-The death OF
| Calve Talton on the railroad track,
not far from this Hospital, is a fresh
reminder of the baneful influence OF
| intoxicating beverages; and there is
no question but that the open saloon
is factor of greatest influence in
fostering this evil. Within the past
few months, and within few miles
of this place, number Of accidents,
some of them fatal, have occurred
to weak humanity-clearly tlaceable
to the influence of strong drink.
In our county jail is incarcerated
an unfortunate man charged with
the murder of his wife while under
the influence of an alcoholic bever-
age. Unfortunately, these are but
few instances among many that
might be recalled within the limits
of our county.
The observant reader of the public
press is almost daily reminded of the
wrecks to human life and happiness
throughout the country. It would be
interesting, though sad exercise, to
insert i'll a diary all published in
fractions of law, and destruction to
human life fairly and unquestion-
ably traceable to strong drink. I am
sure within the period of one year
the total sum would be appalling,
and bring sadness to the heart of
every true lover of humanity and
good government.
Should an epidemic of diphtheria,
small pox, or scarlet fever invade
our community, and the physicians,
and especially the Board of Health,
were to take no action to stay the
onward march of these dread
full foes to human life, why
[ am sure the community would rise
up in condemnation of those officers
of the law whose duty it is to adopt
proper measures to protect the health
and lives of our citizens.
How many of the good mothers of
our community would fly with their
children from such unhealthy sur
rounding; and yet we have in our
midst, sanctioned by laws of our
own making, open bar rooms, which
are more destructive to the lives and
happiness Of our people than any
disease which is likely to invade our
community, to say nothing Of the
destruction of human souls. VIII
not the best people of our commun-
ity, both in and out of churches, rise
in their sovereign might and say
that open bar rooms in our city and
county must be things ofthe past, not
in enmity to dram sellers, but in
love of humanity and all that is cal
culated to bless humanity.
j. F. MILLER,
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
STUDENT DEAD.

Chapel Hill, Nov. 7-George Cum
ningham Worth, Of Asheboro, died
here this morning about I O'Clock of
complication Of diseases. Young
Worth was 20 years old, member
of the junior class and popular with
all who knew him, He was a son of
Mrs. A. IL. Worth, Of Asheboro, and
a grand nephew Of Governor Worth.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13

BUGGY FOR SALE-A splendid
new top buggy can be bought for
less than cost. Apply to Rev. A.
B. Crumpler, SOL N. William St..
Goldsboro, N. G.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
COST OF RURAL DELIVERY

Washington, Nov. 7.-The
annual gross cost Of completing
rural free delivery service
throughout the United States
will approximate $4,000, 600,
according to the annual report
Of the general superintendent
Of the service. The remaining
1000 square miles not now
covered by rural free delivery
service, according to the report,
will require the employment Of
26, 900 or ~ 900 carriers in ad-
dition to those now employed,
making the entire force of car
riers when the extension Of the
service is completed within the
next three years, 10000.
During the year 1902, 12,-
4O3 petitions for the service were
filed, making a total on July
last, Of 20, 646, which exceeded
by over 1900 the total number
during the preceding fouryears.
Mr.. Machen says that to com
ply with the demand of people
and Of members of Congress the
department will require an ad-
ditional appropriation, other
wise further establishment of
the service will be deferred until
July 1st next. If these addi-
tional funds are granted Is, 600
rural free delivery letter carriers
will be in active service by
May 1st.
It is estimated that the free
delivery will be extended to
seventy-two Offices during the
current year.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
GOSSIP Of The WORLD.
TTEMS OF INTEREST FROM
DIVERS SOURCES.
News of the Stage, Social, politi-
cal and Otherwise, CulIed
From Our Exchanges.
DRY DOCK ON THE WAY

Washington, Nov. THE big
floating dock which this government
purchased from Spain at Havana is
being toWed from that place to Pen
sacola. The dock has been cut in
two sections, the first of which was
started for the Florida station TODAY.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
ELECTION FIGHT,

Asheville, Nov Some sharp
words were passed between D. L.
Reynolds, chairman of the citizens
executive committee, and John Ell
roy, one of the men who bolted the
citizens ticket. Elroy finally told
Reynolds that he had lied about
something and Reynolds struck him.
The fight that followed lasted for
several minutes,
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13

Itch on human cured in 80 minu :
tes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
Th1s never fails. Sold by M. T..
Robinson q Bros. druggists.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
MISS PRITCHARD DEAD.

Asheville, Nov. miss Florence
Pritchard, sister of Senator Pritch-
ared, died here yesterday and will
be buried today.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
The First Cold Wave.

Washington, Nov. THE
weather bureau has issued the
following bulletin :
The first we'll marked cold
wave Of the season will extend
over the upper Missouri Valley
region tonight and Saturday,
with minimum temperature
ranging from 5 to 10 above zero.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1902-11-13
60 LDSf>ORsf. " =. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER l3. 1902
SOUTHERN RAILROADS. E


attention to the fact that the
railroads in their prosperity have
taken advantage of the situa-
t1on to improve their physical
condition. They have expended
a large portion Of their earnings
in betterments and have greatly
increased their carrying capac-
ity. Many Of the railroads could
operate for years and years with
out expending another dollar on
road bed or equipment, SO well
has the work Of improvement
been done.
Nor have the Southern rail
roads been tagging in this mat
ter. The Baltimore Manufact-
urers' Record says that the Iii
noise Central Railroad, which
extends into the South, expended
during the past year s8, ,O97, ,646
for betterments. And adds:
"The Southern Railway Com
pany expended in the same
period for maintenance of way
and structures, improvements
and extensions, S6, $50, ,73I, i'm
provements, including reductions
of curves and grades on the ST.
Louis division, building of new
shops at Sheffield, Ala,, the
making OF an extention from
Littleton, Ala, to the Sloss-
Sheffield Steel and Iron Com |
pany's mines and the purchase |
of real estate at Birmingham, |
Louisville and other points.
''The Norfolk and Weste~s.
Railway reports total of 50,
899. .467 for new branches and |
extensions, for improving bridges
and trestles, for second track |
and for additional rolling stock.
LIZ ohCoGE'Cdhe dIlu oIllO, PAU
out s., S23, sos for betterments,
including the station at Rich
1t has begun the pro-
ject for the current year which
will entail all expenditure Of
more than s., 900, 900, and is
also continuing its work of sub
stltuting heavy steel bridges or
and permanent en-
bankments for light iron bridges
and wooden trestles''.
This gives an idea of what the
Southern roads are doing and
shows how wisely they have
used their prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
HELM IS NOW
A SURE WINNER
Interest CGnterS in the Other
Two Races
WILSON NOW LEADS CARRIER
1t Looks as If Cory and 5uIger Are
Both Out Of the Race for Super
lntedent-A Second PrI-
mary Necessary.
WILSON NOW LEADS CARRIER

Enough returns have been received to
assure the nomination of ]. Thomas Hef-
lin for secretary Of state without sec
ond primary and interest now centers In
the race for superintendent Of educa-
ton and attorney general
Fuller reports from the wireless coun-
ties have put Wilson in the lead for at
torney general and a second race between
him and CARRIER will be necessary.
Possibly the greatest surprise of the
campaign has been furnished by the con-
test for superintendent of education.
Three weeks ago 1t seemed TO be the
general impression that the fight was
between Cory and Bulger but late re-
turns indicate that both of these candi-
dates are out of the race and Hill and
Harris will have to settle 1t IN a second
primary.
The following tables SHOW the vote of
the entire state with the exception OF
Winston and DeKalb countless:
-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
ECHO OF STEEL COMBINATION.
Hearing Testimony In Case Involving
Transfer of $5,ooo,ooo.

Chicago, August 30.-The hearing of
testimony in a legal tangle that comes
as an echo of the absorption of the
Carnegie company by the United
States Steel corporation, was closed
today before Marshall Campbell, clerk
of the United States circuit court, act
ing as special commissioner. The suit
involves the transfer of over $5,000,-
900 of stock of the Carnegie company
held by prominent Pittsburg people
and specifically is in the form of a
petition for an accounting of profits
received by William ]. Hilands of the
firm of Hilands, Cartside & Co. of this
city, securing stock for the United
States Steel corporation. William H.
Vantipe of Pittsburg is the complain
ant.
According to Mr.. Vantine he repre-
sented the Carnegie company share
holders in Pittsburg and acted as sell
Ing agent. He alleged that the Chi
cago broker was on the other side of
the deals. and by agreement was sup
posed to divide the profits with Mr..
Vantine equally. The profits from the
brokerage dues on the transfer are
said to be in excess of $200, 900, of
WHICH Inc TlllsDurS man asks IOr nail
instead of S2600 which he said he re-
ceived Vantine alleges that he Sc
cured certain stocks and turned them
over to Hilands. The deals were car
ried through in February, 1901, and
1t is alleged that Hilands represented
]. P. Morgan & Co. in the transaction
Hilands is said to have made $75, 900
profits out of the deal, but it is said
he in turn had to pay President De-
lafield $24,771 for a three minutes
interview with ]. P. Morgan" Mr..
Hilands today denied all the charges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
YOUNG TEDDY VERY BUSY.
Citizens and Soldiers Join In PAYING
Honor to the Presidents Son.

Chicago, August 3O.-Theodore Roose-
welt Jr.. had a very busy day of 1t
today, living up to the programme laid
out for him by his host. H. R. McCul-
Tough, third vice president of the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad COM
pany. Bright and early he was driven to
the Onwentsia clubs golf links at Lake
Forest, where, for a time he was an
interested spectator in the western wo-
mems championship tourney. Thence the
party drove to Fort Sheridan, where a
special dress parade and cavalry man
euvers were ordered by Colonel McCaskey
in honor of the Presidents son.
The men of the Twentieth infantry and
the Second cavalry participated in the
review and a rousing three for Teddy
was given as the men went to quarters
From Fort Sheridan the party came into
Chicago, where young Roosevelt did his
shopping preparatory to the hunting trip
in North Dakota He returned to lunch
with Mr.. Mccullough at Lake Forest
whence the party will leave for the north
west at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
LABOR DAY SPORTS
AT FAIR GROUNDS
RAcF :, BASEBALL, oUolTs AND
GREAT BARBECUE FOR BENEFIT
OF THE ORPHANS HOME AT
EAST LAKE.

The committees in charge Of the field
sports and races at the fair grounds to-
morrow for the benefit of the orphans
home at East Lake have made prepara-
lions for a great day. The races will
be managed by James B. Smiley.
There will be a lively baseball game
at ten o'clock The following semi-pro-
fessionals will play the Warner team:
Sweeney, CT; Bulger, c; Fowler, Id;
Harris. 30; Kilcullen, IS; Miller, 20;
Brandt. IF; Quinn, p; Burke, If.
The QUOT games will be full of inter-
est. They will be the best ever seen here.
The barbecue will be an attractive fea-
ture of the day and Mr.. Wehage will
be in charge of it. Several thousand
tickets have been sold, but there will be
room for all
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
A BABARoUs WOMAN.
Sixteen-Year-old Girl Gouges Out Z
Servants Eyes and Burns Her.

Knoxville, Tenn, August Boa re-
port reached the Sentinel from Sewer
county today that Mrs. Earl Sharp,
aged about 16, presumably white, in
fit OF insanity attacked a negro serv-
ant and dug her eyes out with table
fork and then threw the negro on a
hot stove, almost burning her to death.
The negro is said to be still alive
The report states Mrs. Sharp, who
is daughter of Colonel McMehan, one
OF the most prominent citizens in the
county, surrendered and was bound
over to court in $4,000 bond. which
she gave.