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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-29

The Duplin journal says that upon his
recent visit to Faison, Rev. c.. C. Var
dell, synodical agent of the Twentieth
Century Education Fund, raised $1,045
for Faison Academy, which will no
doubt be increased to $1,000 before the
year is ended Mr.. Vardell will visit
Mt. Olive, Warsaw, Kenansville, Clinton,
Teacheys, Wallace and other points in
the interest of the Twentieth Century
Fund.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-29

On last Tuesday morning the engine
pulling the passenger train ran into a
dump car near the Guilford mill, knock
ing it into splinters. The car was loaded
with work tools used by the section
hands, and the hands were on the car
when the train came in sight, but saved
themselves, without injury, by jumping
off before the engine struck the car
Troy Examiner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-29
Among the Railroads.

In all probability the next extensive
move that will be made by the Asheville,
Street Railway Company will be the
building Of a track connecting with the
Biltmore line and running to Kenilworth
Inn. At least, indications are strongly
in favor of such move. The announce
ment is based on interviews with both
the railroad company and Joseph M
Gazzam, proprietor of the Kenilworth
Inn.-Asheville Gazette.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
THE OLD ALMANAC.

Almanacs were used long before the art
of printing was discovered. but since the
advent of the movable types and the
printing press, their number and varie-
ties have become legion. Millions upon
millions of them are printed annually.
and most of them for free distribution.
Each year they are made more attrac-
tive and published in greater numbers.
The calendar an innovation of recent
years, was popular for a time. but it could
not supplant that old friend of earlier
days-the Alnianac-with it's astronomical
calculations and its more or less, accu-
rate weather predictions.
While the Almanac of today is issued
primarily for advertising purposes, they
must of necessity contain interesting mat
ter and be made attractive in every way
possible, else they would not be read, and
the money invested would be money
wasted Chas. H. Fletcher's New York
Almanac has ever been one of the fore
most in attractiveness, and the 1908 edition
ographed cover that almost says: Take
me home with you" 1t contains the usual
number of jokes, much valuable informa-
ton relative to the care of infants, a
record page in blank for babys early
days, and problems that will help to pass
away many long evening. Here is one:
A child asked her father how old he was,
and the father replied. II am just six
times as old as you are. but in twenty
four years you will be one-half as old as
l." What were their ages?
We understand that this Almanac may
be had for the asking. either at drug
stores or direct rom Chas. H. Fletcher,
New York Cay.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
The Senate Is a Mighty Power.

Walter Wellman. in, January Success.
1t is true that we have government by pub
lie opinion. and public opinion led and mold
ed by the newspaper press. But all this majes-
tic power has been delegated to some one. All
these electrical forces OF a mighty people have
to be gathered in dynamo or converter for
practical use and expression. All the wires
lead to Washington,-to the white house and
the halls of congress.
When we 20 to that city to inquire how the
machinery works how these tremendous, trans
mitted forces are taken Up and put into the
policies and the laws which lead and rule
the nation we find dozen men with their
hands pretty firmly gripped upon the controlling
levers They not absolute they not
dictators the machine can be run without
them; they may be. and sometimes are. push
ed aside. But, year in, year out. they man
age to exert an influence which is really one
OF the steadiest and most powerful factors in
our national affairs. It has already become
automatic that ours Is a government of the
senate, by. the senate. and for the senate;
and no one knows better than the man behind
the scenes in Washington how true this is. Why
and how the senate has attained this com
here to say that II Is now something more
than coequal partner in the Legislative branch.
1t is superior to the house OF representatives;
the house proposes and the senate disposes. To,
president the senate Is his executive council,
his board Of directors: and without its aid and
cooperation he Is well nigh powerless. He
must make sure OF its support, must defer 1t.
must consult it. His cabinet he may command.
but the senate he must placate. Theoretically,
the executive has veto power over the senate:
practically, It has the veto power over him.
Superior to the house, more powerful than the
president the senate is the central, vital, doms
inant part of the machinery OF government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
THREE MEN ARE SHOT
WHILE RESISTING ARREST

DILLSBORO, N. c., Dec. A.-Phillip
and George Morgan. brothers. and George
Cunningham. living about three miles
from Dillsboro at the Harris Clay mines.
came to Dillsboro this morning and pro-
ceeded to fill up on good red wine, and
became drunk and disorderly.
Town Marshal c. w. Dills and T. w.
Mason undertook to arrest the men, who
created somewhat of a panic when all
three men drew knives and pistols and
defied the officers. A fusillade of shots
followed.
After the smoke of the miniature battle
had cleared IL was found that neither Off
Ger had been hurt, but that George Cum
ningham was shot in the shoulder, George
Morgan in the head, may dies and Phillip
Morgan was shot just above the eye, but
ii is thought that he will recover.
This happened on the street in Dillsboro
about 1890 this morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
WARREND0RF BACK.
AND IS N 0 VI
IN TOWER
ALLEGED swInoLER SAYS THAT
He WILL SETTLE ALL CUES
TIoNs REGARDING HIS Is
TRANSACTIONS.

A. E War-endorff. alleged swindier and
forger. who was arrested in Pittsburg, Is
a prisoner in the Tower Deputy Sheriff
Shropshire arrived Sunday from Pitts
burg with the man and took him immed-
lately TO the Tower.
Warrendorff declined TO be seen next
morning. hut stated Sunday that he was
ready 20 come back to Atlanta anyway.
and that he would come out OF his trout
bIes all right He declares that while he
has failed 10 meet obligations in Atlanta.
he has not done so willingly and that he
had no intention of swindlIng anyone.
He says that he left Atlanta for New
York 10 have an operation performed.
Warrendorff was agent for number
Of law book concerns and he is said. to
have cheated friends out OF $1,000. the law
firm Of Anderson & Anderson $780, and
forged checks on local banks for several
hundred dollars. The whole amount which
he is said to have obtained from parties
I'm Atlanta is 5000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
IN HAND,
THEY CAPTURED
NOBODY
FIVE DEPUTY sHERIFFs SEARCH
ING FOR NEGRO MURDERER
DO COMIC TURNS IN &
cHIcKAMAUcA PARK.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Dec. 22.-Ths
sherifrs force has been on the trail of
Ike Williams. the negro who shot Deputy
Sheriff AL Hartman, for several days. but
thew have not yet succeeded IN capturing
him.
On Saturday night FIVE of the force
went out TO Chickamauga park, where
they had heard that the negro was in hid
ing. They understood that he was on
Snodgrass hill, and carefully surrounded
the elevation. There, on the scene of the
bIoodiest part of one Of the bloodiest bat
ties that history tells of. the deputies laid
in wait for the man they wanted so badly.
Circling the hill and completely stopping
ND every avenue Of escape, they charged
the hill, with pistols in hand, the mo-
ment they should sight the danserous ne
gro. They charged the hill, and captur-
ed-onIy the hill
Last night they got another trail, and
six men went out heavily armed and
again came back without the negro.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
THIEF ESCAPED FROM JAIL
BY VERY CLEVER RUSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. Dec. 22.-Dorsey De-
lancey, a notorious negro thief, who has
given the officers OF this city no end OF
trouble. has ESCAPED again from jail. Yes
terday morning the jailer called a short
the yard of the Jail. Jones did not an
swer, but Delaney stepped out and said
he was the man wanted. He was turned
into the yard. and did not hesitate about
getting away
He was soon missed and bloodhounds
were put upon his trail. He was chased
all day yesterday across the Savannah
river and back again last night. Deputy
Sheriff Sweeney caught sight of him and
fired three shots at him. He missed, ana
the negro disappeared in the darkness
Delaney has a long criminal record In
Chatham.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
HON. w. T. MOVERS DEAD
FROM HEART DISEASE

Hon. William Taylor Meyers died Tues
day morning at 5 o'clock at his residence,
401 Cherokee avenue, OF heart failure
Mr.. Meyers was 4S years old and a prom
inent lawyer. He was born In Summer
vile. and admitted to the bar when IS
years of age By a special act OF the legis-
lature and when he was 19 came to At
lanta and was graduated from Oglethorpe
college.
Mr. Meyers was most publlc-spirited
man. but although he worked for many
movements to benefit the city. he only
once held public Office. In 1900 Mayor
Woodward appointed him a member of
the park board and at its first meeting he
was elected president. which office he had
held continuously.
Mr.. Meyers is survived by his wife, who
was Miss Maud BlalOck. of Jonesboro,
and seven children.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
ENLISTMENT IN MILITIA
REDUCED TO ONE YEAR

Important general orders have been
issued by Adjutant General Robertson TO
the troops of the state. The orders ara
issued under the new military bill which
was passed by the last Legislature The
most important change is in the term OF
enlistment Heretofore enlistments were
for a period of three years. but under the
new military bin an enlistment OF only
one year is required. wac
Another important feature Of the gener-
al orders deals with dishonorable dis
charges. Hereafter any soldier bdishon-
orably discharged from the state troops
cannot hold any office. county. municipal
or state, until such a disability is re-
moved. The orders are very important
and will be read with great interest by
the military men of the state. The fol-
lowing is copy: ffh
STATE Of Georgia, Adjutant Generals ofncs.
Official. Atlanta. Ca. December %, iso2.
!. Beginning January LIST. all enlistments WIN
be for a term OF one year. Recruiting officers
VIII make the necessary chsnge IN the oath OF
enlistment Section 10 Of the military code. re-
curing the governor TO offer troops 'as or
ganized's to the United States when called on
to supply volunteers makes It necessary that
recruiting officers exercise great care In en-
listing only such men as are ordinarily pnysi-
cally qualified to meet the demands of the ser
vice that may be required OF them. Substitutes
for United States service may be offered.
g Enlistments will be made in duplicate. the
original in the book and the duplicate on
card, which card will be sent to the adjutant
generals office at the end Of the quarter with
the quarterly return. Great care is 70 be observ-
ed in making out cards, especially as to the
military history OF the recruit. as Il is the
record upon which service medals and retire.
ment is granted r4faI
8 Duly certified card copies Of all enlistments
in force December 81. 1902. will accompany the
return for that quarter. Cards after that date
must be signed by the recruits in person
= DISCHARGE certificates viii HEREAFTER De
signed only by the adjutant general, in accord
ances with section OF the military code, the
immediate commanding officer to make the GER
tifcate called for in the blank as to the sol
dier's record. 81 ~ $780,
Dishonorable discharge will be given only
to carry out sentence OF a court-martial. and
discharges for the good OF the service viii be
Granted only in rare cases where the circum-
stances and the interest OF the service may re-
ouire Dishonorable or discharges for the good
Of the service disqualifes the person so dis
charged from holding any position, state, coun-
ty or municipal OF honor or emoiument unti
s1se iisa biIfty Is removed. Application Tor dis
charges must seteforth fully the reasons there
for. u e. -.
annually win hereafter be rendered on the nrst
day OF January.
Ty command Of the governor.
JAMES W. ROBERTSON.
Adtutant General
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
COP GUARDED
ROBBERS is
THEYSTOLE
CHICAGO POLICEMAN IS CON-
WCTED OF AIDING BURGLARS
WHO STOLE $4,000 WORTH
OF GEMS.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Pnliceman Patrick
Mahoney was found guilty, and Daniel
Curran. co-defendant. not guilty of bur-
glary, by a jury which returned its YER
diet of locally sensational case in Judge
McEwen's court today.
The burglary of Hagemanns Jewelry
store with which the defendants were
charged, netted the robbers $4,000 Of
which $1,000 was recovered by the police.
James Clark and an accomplice were con-
victed and served terms in the peniten-
tiary Upon his release Clark told a
story to the states attorney which result
ed In the arrest of Curran, a saloon keep
er, and Mahoney. policeman, well known
and respected among his fellows.
Clary testified that Mahoney in full uni
form stood guard while the jewelry store
was being looted.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
COLUMBUS MAN TREASURER
or PROVINCE OF SAMAR

COLUMBUS. Ga. Dec. 22--Pedro A.
CssSanave L. Pin~da. Spaniard. who for
many years. operated a photograph Gallery
here. has been given a good place In the
Philippine islands He holds the impor-
tant position OF treasurer OF the provincial
government OF Saraar. and Is located at
Catbzlogan.
Mr.. Pineda left Columbus early in 1s9s.
when there was so much Spanish-Ameri-
can war talk. and many thought that he
was making his xay 20 Spanish soil 10
take up arms against Uncle Sam. But Mr..
Pinera's intimate friends knew him bet
ter than that. They knew he was true to
the stars and stripes. and stood ready 10
prove Il. HIS friends here lost trace of
him about the time war was declared, and
the first news OF his whereabouts came I'm
q private letter TO a friend yesterday. an
nouncing the above facts
Re went Ever 10 the Philippines and was
first made interpreter. then postmaster,
and when the civil government was es-
tablished. he was made treasurer OF the
province OF Samar.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
EAST POINT CHOOSES
MAYOR AND COUNCIL

East Point gave herself a Christmas
present last night. when. at largely at
tended mass meeting OF voters. mayor
and council were nominated for the en-
suing year. the election to come of to-
wards the end of January.
The nominations resulted as follows:
Mayer. Judge r. F. Thompson; council
men. Messrs Lyle. HUMPHREYS. Trimble,
Morcrief, Little and c. II. Austin. Lhe
present mayor. Mr.. w p. Davis, declined
TO stand for denomination. and Judge
Thompson was nominated without oppo-
sition.
A discussion OF the street car problem
followed, in which the meeting instructed
the new council to take the same position
in this matter as the previous council had,
and not permit the double tracking of the
ebert unless the roadway were widened.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
EXACT EXPENSE OF
LEGISLATURE WAS
$685. 8
TREASURER PARK TODAY AN
NouNcEs FIRST OFFICIAL FIG
UREs-ExPENsEs LESS THAN
LAST YEAR.

State Treasurer Park announced today
the exact cost Of the session of the legis-
lature which adjourned few weeks ago.
The amount OF money paid out of the
treasury for the salaries OF legislators and
other legislative expenses was So, rs. 49,
Last year the expenses OF the general as
sembly were s7O,626.0O.
The reduction is due to the fact that the
house cut on the committee trips. and
compelled each member to itemize the ex-
penses incurred while on trips OF in
spection. The senate did not limit the ex
pense and the senators who took the trips
drew the usual so which is allowed for the
purpose. The reduction. therefore, was
made by the members OF the house.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
GOVERNMENT ARSENIC
STAYS FLORIDA CATTLE

PALATKA, Fla, Dec. 24-Cattlemen
are greatly excited over further deaths
among cattle, caused by their eating poi
soned hyaciriths. sprayed by the govern
ment in it's efforts to exterminate the
pest in Florida waters. Arsenic in small
proportions is one. Of the ingredients in
the spray used by the government boat.
Ducks, fish and cattle die from its eff
fects, It is alleged. The government is to
order investigation and work stopped
temporarily. q
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
JUDGESHIP BATTLE STILL
WARNS UP MILLEDGEVlLLE-

MILbEDGEVILLE, Ca. Dec. 23.-The
contest for the judgeship of the Baldwin
county court grows warmer and warner
each day 1t is said that there are now
five candidates, r. r. Hines. c. I. Craw-
ford d. S. Sanford. Charles L. Moore
and f. r. Gibson. and it is probable there
are one or two dark horses.
Each of the candidates is doing all in
his power to win the coveted position.
Governor Terrell will probably announce
the appointment the early part of this
week. . ,.-,s- $50
The contest is exciting a great degree of
interest among the citizens of Miiledge-
willie and Baldwin county, as nearly every
citizen Of any prominence is working for
one or another of the candidates.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
MACON OWL CLUB.
WILL ENTERTAIN
GOV. TERRELL
AN ELABORATE DINNER WILL BE
GIVEN HIM NEXT MONDAY 4
NIGHT AT THE CHERo-
KEE CLUB.

Governor, Terrell will be entertained in
Macon Monday night by the famous Owl
club, branch organization of the Chero-
kee club. The chief executive viii leave
next Monday afternoon on special car
for Macon and will return Tuesday morn
Inc.
The Great Horned Owl. c. r. Pendleton,
editor of the Macon Telegraph. will pre-
side at the dinner and will act as toast
master for the occasion. The Esteemed
Screech Owl. e. A. WaxelDaum, some
times known as Name" will assist the
Great Horned Owl. while the other mem
bers OF the organization, known as Bats"
win be on hand to see that the governor
is properly entertained
The dinner win be given at the Chero-
kee club. and will be strictly stag affair
Governor Terrell Is anticipating a splendid
time next Monday He has hundreds of
friends in Macon. and will be given an
ovation when he arrives there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
Az AGED CITIZEN OF
ROME PASSES AWAY

ROME. ca. Dec. 22.-Samuel Carnachan
died here yesterday morning in his eighty
ninth year. He was born I'm New York
city IN 1Sll moved to Wetumnka. Ala,
in 1893. where he resided until 1873, when
nc came TO Rome. He knew many OF the
distinguished men IN his early years,
among them Aaron Burr. and talked most
Interestingly OF them. He was a very in
tsIligent man and his character was with
out a blemish. He was a member OF the
Presbyterian church from which he was
buried.
lie leaves a wife 20 whom he was mar
ried e. years. ard five children. all OF
whom are living. lie died Of old age with
out disease or pain. The vital spark de-
parted while ne slept.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
RECEIVER IS NAMED
FOR AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec. 23.-Judge Brin-
son, in chambers, this morning rendered
his decision in the Chronicle case. The
two cases. instituted respectively by
Messrs Bowdre Phinizy and Landon
Thomas, are consolidated. Z. 3. Hook
is appointed permanen. receiver. with
bond fixed at 5000. w. K Miller is ap-
pointed commissioner to sell the property
on the first Tuesday in March, next. af-
ter duly advertising It.
The equity of redemption to real estate
is ordered to be sold first, and after that
the personal property, including the plant.
both newspaper and job office. with all
presses. type machines, good viii and
everything else not real estate land the
purchaser of the personal property to give
bond for 5000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
TO GIVE HOLIDAY DINNER
FOR 800 POOR CHILDREN

AUGUSTA. Ga. Dec. 24.-The Elks viii
tomorrow entertain with a dinner 300 of
the poor children OF the city. This course
he's been decided on in lieu of the usual
Chr mas charity dispensed by them.
The majority of the children will come
from the mill district, and will be gathered
by Rev. John Chapman. assisted by other
ministers. The entire second floor of the
Elks clubhouse Is being decorated with
holly and mistletoe today for the occasion.
The affair will be in charge of COM
mIttee of the EIks composed of Messrs.
j. S. Raworth. Arthur II. Cartwright.
Frank e Beane. Charles l.. Furbay and
Georges K. Calvin
Special cars will bring the children from
Wea End down town and carry them
back
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
SHOT AT HIS FATHER
TO DEFEND HIS
MOTHER
LAD BUSHES WITH PISTOL TO
PROTECT HIS MOTHER FROM
HIS FATHER, WHO HAD
BEEN DRINKING. J.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Dec 23-An attempted
parricide was prevented last night by the
timely interference Of policeman.
r. J.. Russell, whose residence is on
Philip street. returned home after an abb
sence of several months to spend the
Christmas holidays with his family. He
had been drinking and was quarrelinG
with his wife. Becoming incensed, he
drew his pocket knife to attack her. His
son. Frank, a young lad scarcely grown,
who was out in the yard, rushed to his
mothers assistance. He was armed with
a large navy revolver and fired two shots
at his father.
Policeman Britt, of the bicycle squad,
fortunately passing at the time, prevented
his shooting again. Father and son were
both arrested and locked up in adjoining
cells.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
JORDAN is FINED
DESPITE WIFE'S PLEAS

E. n. Jordan. of q Poplar street. was this
morning fined S25.75 by Recorder Broyles on
the charge of using profane language and abus-
ing his wife and making himself general
nuisance to the neighborhood. Jordan has been
before the recorder several times before and
his children are at the Home for the Friend
less, having been sent there by the recorder
Several people who i've in the same house
numerically and that yesterday he had given
way to a At of anger because she had not
provided him with a Ratchet TO go TO work.
Jordan's wife refused to testify against him
and begged Judge BroyIes TO let him OF, but
the recorder, stated that he bad been before
him too often. !.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
THIS MAN HAD A
LUCKY MESS OF OYSTERS

ADMISSION. Ala. Dec. 2.-Horace
Adams. bookkeeper for milestone & Co.
made a very lucky find while eating oys-
tiers In a Birmingham restaurant a few
days since Mr.. Adams was enjoying
repast OF oysters on half shell and found
a large pearl in one of the oysters.
Thinking there might be two pearls in
that shell he looked a little closer and
found TO his amazernent seventeen pearls
I'm that one oyster and she'll
Some Of the pearls are as large as a
grain OF corn. -fFs
Mr.. Adams has the pearls and has shown
them TO a number of friends. He has not
yet had them examined and does not
know how valuable his discovery will
prove to be. but as some of the pearls
are very clear and pretty II. is doubtless
a rich find
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
COMMISSIONER STEVENS
ENGAGES IN Fruit INDUSTRY

Commissioner OF AgrIcuIture U D
Stevens has entered the fruit growing
business and has already planted 1880
trees OH his farm near Cornelia and pro-
poses to plant 1880 more.
Mr. Stevens purchased the place at Cor
nelia last summer and at once conceived
the idea of setting out an orchard of peach
trees. Mr.. Stevens hopes to have the
orchard completed by the middle of next
month
1t will take several years for the trees
to begin bearing, but Mr.. Stevens Will
have one of the finest orchards In the
state when the trees begin 70 put forth
fruit