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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
FOURTEENAR ARE KILLED
And Thirteen Injured by Ex-
pIosion in Lyddite
Factory.
(By the Associated Press }

London. June 1S.-Fourteen men were
killed and thirteen injured by an explo-
sion in the lyddite factory at the Wool
wich arsenal. this morning. Several OF
the victims were literally blown to pieces.
The building was completely wrecked.
The roof was blown off and the interior
collapsed.
The explosion is attributed to the burst
ing of a shell.
There were many pathetic scenes about
the gates of the great arsenal. where hun
dreds of the relatives besieged the Off
cials for information.
Six additional men are missing and it is
believed they were blown to pieces.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
MEETING OF MEN SEEKING TO
FORM COTTON MILL MERGER
Especial to News and Observer

Charlotte. N. c.. June 18.-Despite the
fact that the attendance upon the mill
merger meeting here today was rather
small. the proposition was gone into
thoroughly and discussed fully by the pro-
moters and the mill men present.
When the meeting closed one of the pro-
moter said that he and his associates
were entirely satisfied with the results
though they could have wished that more
mill men had been present The promo
ters are Messrs. Percy H. Brundage and
Victor 1. Cumnock, of New York, and
Henry F. Sewing, of Philadelphia The
first two are professional promoters and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Flagler Convalescent.
Especial to News and Observer,

New York. June 18.-Henry NJ Flagler,
the oil millionaire. who has been Ill for
several days with severe attack of lulu-
bago. is able to sit up.
Returning recently from his hotel at
Palm Beach, Fla, Mr.. Flagler caught
cold on the trip His young wife. form
erly Miss Mary Lily Kenan. of North
Carolina whom he married in the South
not long ago, has been a devoted nurse.
Dr. NJ. J. Hall, of Mamaroneck. who has
been attending Mr.. Flagler, says he is
improving, but is not yet able to go out.
"There is nothing serious about his
condition and there is no cause for any
alarm among his friends said DR.. Hall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Our squadron Going to Kiel.
fRv the Assoeiated Press.l !

lBy the ASSOclated PreSS.l
Perrin, June 1S.-The United States Eu-
ropean Squadron is due to arrive at Kiel
Saturday. The Machias alone goes through
the Kiel Canal The Kearsarge, Chicago
and San Francisco will go through the
Cattegat. Owing to the great beam and
depth of the Kearsarge, Admiral Cotton
decided that attempting to steam through
the six mile channel was too perilous
undertaking.
The German naval authorities have ar
ranged to entertain the American seamen
as well as their officers.
Ambassador Tower will give dinner
to Emperor William June &c.
The American squadron will sail for
England June both the same day the En-
peror leaves Kiel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19

the latter is in the yarn commission
business.
Todays meeting was called for the
purpose of laying the matter before such
manufacturers as might be present. An
other meeting will not be held until a
sufficient number of manufacturers are
interested to warrant second conference
with the promoters. 1t may be five or six
months before anything definite is known
as to the fate of the proposed merger.
prominent mill man said tonight that
he il of the OPINION that todays meet
ing will amount to but little in the way
of forming merger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Banana Shippers Complain.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 1S-N. B. Gardner
and w. w. Clark. of Danville. Va, to-
day complained to the Interstate Com
merce Commission against the Southern
Railway, alleging that they were being
Disseminated against in banana ship
ments from Charleston. S. c., to Danville
and other Virginia points in favor of
competing shippers from Charleston to
Richmond and Lynchburg, the greater
distance They alege the rates imposed
on them are unjust.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Both N@v@ amd G6P@WaG6@m

of Jaro, Philippine Islands, and Rirht
Rev. Dennis j. Dougherty, Bishop
Neuva Segovia, Philippine Islands,
were recently appointed to those dioo .
The Pontiff expressed himself as beng
certain that their work in the Philip
pines, in conjunction with that of Arch
bishop Guidi, the Apostolic Delegate in
the Philippines, will be most beneficial
to the church in the islands and to the
pacihcations of the archipelago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Condition of the Pope.
40 the Associated Press. !,

Rome, June 13.-Dr Lapponl has gwen
the Stampa a long interview contradicting
The alarmist reports circulated concern
ing the Popes health. The physician
saws tho Pontiff is wonderfully well for
a man of "a. and that his presence at
the consistory to be held Monday next
will be the best answer to the pessimist.
DR.. Lapponi adds that the Pope was
painfully impressed by the Belgrade
tragedy.
The Pope today received in private au-
dience Right Rev. F. z. Rocker, Bishop
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Court Martial for Lieut.. Foley.
(Bv the Associated Press

tBy tHV hsSUVIdtCu IC'S'y
Manila. June ia court martial has
been ordered for the trial of First
Lieutenant Hamilton Foley, of the Fifth
Cavalry. on the charge of embezzling
soldiers pay, irregularities in the pay ac-
counts, improperly contracting debts and
deceiving his superiors. The lieutenant
was on the transport Thomas, bound for
home, but has was detained by order Of
Maj Gen. Davis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Life Sentence for Burglary.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Wilson, N. c., June 18.-Charley Tay-
lor. the negro who broke into Mr. War
rem Woodard's house on June 4th, was
today put on rial for his life. The eoun-
sci for the State and defendant agreed
after the case had been given to the
jury to accept verdict of burglary in
the second degree. Judge Shaw SEN
fenced the prisoner to the penitentiary for
his natural life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
4 WOMAN HACKS HERSELF
HORRIBLY WITH AN AXE
Especial to News and observerl

Burlington. N. c.. June 1S.-Near this
place yesterday. Mrs. Geo. Webb. who is
supposed to have been insane for the mo-
ment, went out in the yard at her home
at 2 o'clock in the night and laid her
head down on log and hacked her face
and head in horrible manner with an
axe.
When discovered soon after she was in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
DR.. Joe Broughton Weds.
Especial to News and Observer J

Especial to News and Observer.)
Atlanta, Ga, June 18.-At the home of
President Briscoe of the Commercial Col
lege, this city, last night at O'Clock.
DR.. Joe Broughton was married to Miss
Frances Briscoe, one of the handsomest
and most charming women of this city.
The bride and groom left on the South
ern for Asheville, North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19

dangerous condition. The skull was cut
through in two places and her face and
neck were cut very badly.
1t is not thought possible for her to
live.
No cause can be assigned for the act.
as she was in her usual health and spirits
before.
1t is supposed sudden spirit of in
sanity possessed her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
GIFT TO eurLFoRD COLLEGE.
Mr.. B. ]. Reynolds Gives $1,000 to Establish
an Electric Plant.
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, N. c., June 18.-Mr. r.
]. Reynolds, the wealty tobacco manufac-
turer here contributes one thousand dol
lars to Guilford College to be used in
the establishment of an electric plant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Importantly!

The members of 'Seaton Gales Lodge
1. o. o. F., are requested to meet In
their hall, Vass building, tonight (Friday)
at O'Clock sharp. to consider a matter
of special Importance for the good of the
order.
BY order of j. e. POGUE,
Acting Noble Grand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19
Miller Succeeds Upton.
CBv the Associated Press. )

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, June 18Th. L. Miller has
been appointed division freight agent of
the Southern Railroad. with headquarters
at Knoxville, to succeed Jonathan Upton,
deceased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-19

Any man who speaks nothing but the
truth is never garru,ous.
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
Moswss-eeodsa.

One of the pT.tticsi Of weddings
took place rhussdav evening at
the Harvey House at about 9
o'clock. when Albert Holr,es
was married to one OF Kansas
prettiest brunettcs. Miss Eva
Gooden. The dining room was
tas,eiuliy arranged aud in bow
cred corner the happy pair stood
with MIR. Will Lisk as best man
and Miss Margaret Murphy. as
bridesmaid, while r. H. ~Lampkin,
pastor OF. the Christian church.
pronounced the r.mony. I'm
mediately the whole company Of
employees sat down to delig rtful
refreshments and the company did
not break up until nearly ten
O'Clock. A very handsome set Of
knives and forks was the remem
brance presented by the employees.
Many ~ishes go with the happy
couple for long lite of Joy and
happiness.
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
Another Rsii,ess Accident.

Conductor Gibson, OF the south
end. had his left hand badly in.
jnred Thursday, near Ayres. while
attempting to "chair up" a freight
train that had separated on &C.
count OF a broken drawbar. He
was brought to this city in a spec
lal train an taken 10 the hospital,
where two fingers and part OF the
palm OF the hand were amputated
The remainder OF the hand Is so
badly bruised that amputation may
be necessary at the wrist later on
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
Fi,. I.e....s o.,,.,. e.~.rs.

a reward of five thousand dol
lars will be paid by the A. T. & S
+ Railway company for evidence
sufficient TO convict parties who
pulled spikes and removed rail
Joints at bridge AT. between Man
zanols and Fowler, which resulted
in wreck OF No 8 about O'Clock
a m. October goth.
II U MuDcE, G-neral Manager
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
los. Nj. Job with I'll. s.... r..

Alderman Handy lost his job
with the Santa Fe one dsy this
week. He was firej ny one OF the
chief official nicguls aud it'is very
doubtful whether he will ever be
reinstated MIR Hanby's everyday
suit OF clothes does not very much
resemble the toggery Of real al.
derman. and that was the reason
he got fired He was waiting
around the depot platform one day
this week for the bssgag eman to
show up A lady was also waiting
for the aforesaid baggageman.
She appeared u be in distress,
and female in distress always en-
lists the sympathy Of real live
alderman. He offered TO assist
her in getting her baggage checked
SO that she would not miss the
train. aud got hustle on himself
for several minute. in her behalf.
One Of the chief officials OF the
Santa Fe happened to be about at
the time and witnessed the entire
transaction. He took the alder
man for .one of the Santa Fe's
common, ordinary hired hands.
When the alderman returned to
the baggage room the following
conversation took place;
"Youug man." shundered the
official. ..you will have to be liz
tie more prompt 10 your work
checking baggage
''ls that so." said the aldermaA
"Youns man. do you know who
I ami asked the Official excitedly.
| '.No." replied ste alderman.
''and l don't give . goldarn
"Yoang man. I am the superin
tenden, Of this road. and I'll IN
tosm you right nov that you are
discharged. Your seevices are no
longer required
You 90 to bat il wouldn't
do to print all that the alderman
sasd. nor al Of the choice conver-
fasiso ehat the o1ieiai got rid II in
|she sext uisste e sso The Il
|dermsn vas hredbodiIv. and - he
ssiused - spolos;s isr-voelts,x
AID tosever. He nssow awDl.e
Sasta Fe bIscklist. E
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
ms,s.esh cs.,s,.
Fancy note paper and calling
cards at City Pharmacy

Fancy note paper and calling
cards at City Pharmacy
Tom Taylor returned from his
Texas trip we'll pleased with the
outlook of the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Dunkin. Of La
Junta, spent last Sunday with the
family of w Z Stanton.
Mr.. Price is preparing to move
from the Grscie to the Badger
ranch. one half mile west OF the
Center.
Il Lashbrook returned from
= visit TO his mother near Kansas
City. where he contemplstes 10.
eating in the near future,
McCarty & Althen. the up-to-
date clothiers, have just received
the finest lot OF mems suits ever
brought to the Arkansas Valley.
Come and see them.
Darlington. Gof and Snirk re.
turned to the Cedars this week
after their loads OF wood They
were compelled to leave last week
on account OF the storm
Quite number Of Holbrook
fellows were out to the Cedars last
week during the storm aud re
port that the snow fell TO tie
depth OF tive or six inches.
MIR. Zendner recently lost a val
liable two year old colt Ii is sup
posed TO have BEEN killed by
hunters, as some we're seen in his
pasture a short time before the
colt was found dead
La Junta tribune., 1903-11-07
soss soss ,oeA. sress.
,rade with H. 6. Todd.

Trade with II. 6. Todd
See Dunkin tor bread, cakes.
pies and cookies
II you are in need ofnew dishes
for Thanksgiving. See Thompson
Kenneth Money. OF Hiebee, has
recently been appointed special
agent for the .Ptnd-n i i'll insurance
Company OF xAmerics, At that
point.
[ Fisher 4 Larsen expect to move
into their new quarters in the Sim
onson block today They will
have the swelIess jeweIsy store in
the Arkansas Valley without a sim
gle exception
r, A Steen. G S. Thompson
and w. N. Randall. the commit
se~ appointed by t.dge Dixon 10
make The regular apnSal examina
ton Of sbe books Of the county
measures. wens 70 woek Thursday
mospsSg.
Fos SALl-Eig.,iy acres farming
iana; oear Holbroot isrieaeion
ditch; sisty Scres 10 alfalfa and
ptow ground; orchard snd good
impsovemenss; six. miles oorsh snd
svo a,iIes vest Of II Jnnia. ADJ
dr~ss 5 W Nslson. Rocky Fosd
w. 5. T4Ibess hes moved his
residences isso the L. Jsfess TQ
stre block. seespyile ess q abe
rooses sosshesly occ6f5kd 6y 2. a.
Sseie - nscsher acsoss the haM
NJ ekeou secapies suisesof
tinp - IN stat bloets 49,
40 ~ pesied ~ r p 4o1-
~ - Seepe1lv leA ~
hss esRs5ssse oesee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
CLAIMS OF UNITED STATES.
Venezuela Desires That Agreement
With This be Drawn Up
First.

Washington, February 16~.-Prepara-
tons were begun today at a conference
between Mr.. Penfield, OF the state de-
partment, and Mr.. Bowen for the sign
ing Of d protocol providing for the set
Element Of the claims Of the United
States against Venezuela, 1t hetng the
desire Of Venezuela that the United
States agreement shall be drawn up
first.
Although not yet In definite shape,
the protocol will be quite brief, consist
ing perhaps Of three or four articles.
It will provide for the appointment Of
Il commission. one member TO be APP
pointed by President Roosevelt and the
other by President Castro to pass upon
the American claims and in the event
of d disagreement the king Of Spain is
to appoint the umpire.
At the conclusion OF the conference
between Solicitor Penfield and Mr..
Bowen it was announced that the Unit
ed States protocol would be signed as
soon as 1t has been approved by the
states department. Secretary Hay Will
sign for the United States and Mr..
Bowen for Venezuela.
It is probable that this protocol will
provide that the claims OF the United
States must be passed upon by the
commission within six months.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
RAID MORE TURF COMPANIES
TIE Chicago Police Continue Their
Policy of Aggression Against the
Companies.

Chicago, February 16.-Continuing
their policy of aggression against turf
investment cases, the police today
raided the office of ]. c. Rose n Com
pany. A thorough search Of otica dis
closed the fact that all the company's
books being disappeared, only a few
papers being found in obscure draw
ars.
The office Of George Silver, was raid
ed today but when the police arrived
the doors were locked and the occu-
PANTS had disappeared. Evidences
were found, however, it is said, which
tended to show that Silver had been
conducting a turf investment :Nindl2
benedict and Company "a tn. only
one of the alleged fraudulent tlrt CON-
Germs that made good its promise that
il would pay all subscribers who pre-
sented their certificates today. H.
l:rOlaski and Company closed its doors
saturday and today an agent stool in
front of the elevator on the floor Occu-
pied by the concern and informed i'll
innuirers that the office would not be
opened until mex Monday, when every
man and woman would be paid.
T.. ]. Arnold and Company were
prominent here during the last racing
season at HaSlem, HaWthrOne anu
Worth, winning numerous races. Ar
mold was always a heavy better, never,
1t is said. wagering less than $1,000 at
II Time. His greatest victory was that
nf Bessie Mccarthy which beat some
high class racers. Meantime Arnold
n Company was running several
hooks. When Lakeside opened Arnold
was the only plunger and his leads
were closely followed by race track
followers. He is reported to have lost
over S25. 600 at Lakeside. and it is said
that his downfall dated from that
meeting.
From Chicago he wen to San Fran
cisco. sending part of his string OF
race horses to New Orleans. At neither
point did he make any decided win
nings however, his stable inCluded:
Peaceful, Maxims, Bessie Mccarthy,
Mary McCafferty and Fritz Brillar.
While in Chicago, Arnold lived in
expensive style at the auditorium an
mex aud spent money l~avishly.
Arnold is said to have begun life as
a cab drived. He later became a
gambler and race track follower and
was arrested four years ago for keep
ing a pool room in Quincy street. Al
that time he was known by the name
! nf ssWehh"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
JURY DID NOT AGREE
Nistrial in Alexander Case-Two
Jurors Come to Blows.

Indianapolis. February 15.-Arter be-
ing out 48 hours the jury in the case
Df DR.. j. c. Alexander failed to reach
an agreement and was discharged to-
day. On the final ballots the vote
stood eight for acQuittal and four
for conviction. On the first ballot the
vote was seven for acquittal and five
for conviction. On the next ballot the
vote stood eight to four. That WAS
the ballot from hat time until the
jury vas discharged. with the excep-
ton Of one OF two instances. The at
torneys for the state have not decided
what they will DO
There We're several serious alterca-
lions during the consideration Of the
evidence in the jury room. Juror Lin
genfeiler accused Juror White Of hav-
ing come into the case prejudiced
against the defendant. Hot words en-
sued and the matter also resulted in
blows before the Interference of others
stopped it. This had a disquieting eff
feet on Mr.. White and later in the day
he was attacked with heart failure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Better Than Gold.

"I was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. j.. Green, of Lam
caster. n. H. mo remedy helped me
until I began using Electric Bitter.,
which did me more good than ali the
medicines / ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are
just splendid for female troubles; that
they are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak, run down women No other
medicine can take its place in our
family" Try them. Only soc. Salts
faction guaranteed by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

5eay..hs a The Kind You Have tiwavs ffssa
as,s:''' n <zU7-
DR.. CURRY BURIED IN RICHMOND
The Services Were Very Simple.
Prominent People in

Richmond. Va. February 15.-The
funeral Of the Rev. DIR. j. L. III. Curry,
ex-minister to Spain and general agent
oil the Peabody and Slater funds. took
college chapel. The Rev. G. A. biting
OF Mount Morris. N. j.. a former Rich
Ond pastor, conducted the services.
which were very simple. Interment
Ook place In Hollywood cemetery.
Among those present were Mr.. Pierpont
Morgan. President Cassatt of the Penn
syIvani railroad, Mr.. Ogden, who is
prominent in the southern educational
movement, aid several trustees of the
two funds. Mrssrs. Morgan and cassett
and their party go further south from
here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
4 Weak stomach.

causes 4 weak body and invites dis
ease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and
strengthens the stomach. and wards off
and overcOmes disease. J. B. Taylor, q
prominent merchant of Chriesman,
Tex. says: Il could not eat because O.
= weak stomach. 1 lost all strength
and run down in weight. All thai
money could do was done, but all hope
~ racovery vanished. Hearing of some
wonderful cures effected by use Of
Fn.In.. I concluded to try it. The first
,.--i benefited me-, and after taking
four j~ottles I am fully restored to my
sIsI- strength, weight and health"
IL -2~Ti@JDY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

We know of no way which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them of something that will be
Of real good to them. For this reaSon
we want to acquaint them with what
we consider one Of the very best rem
edies on the market for coughs, colds.
and that alarming complaint, croup.
We refer to Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. We have used it with good results
in our family so long that it has be-
come a household necessity. By its
promp. use we haven't any doubt but
that II has time and again prevented
Group. The testimony is given upon
our own experience. and we suggest
that our readers, especially those who
have small children, always keep it in
their homes as a safeguard against
c~roup.-Camden IS. c. Messenger.
For sale by r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
Storm Develops Into n Gale,

Nashville, Tenn, February l6.-Early
morning rain. and sleet here changed
about ten o'clock this morning to snow
6 and 4 o'clock developed into a gale.
street car traffic being seriously inter-
fered with for a time. Railroad sched-
ules are disarranged. At Z o'clock the
official thermometer was sixteen de-
greeS and falling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minU$e. because II kills the mi
CrObe which tickles the mucous MEM
brane. causing the cough. and at the
same time clears the phlegm. draws out
the Inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards off
pneumonia and is a harmless and never
failing cure in all durable cases of
Coughs. Colds and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take. harm
less and good alike for young and old
+. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
The Easy PHI.

DeWitt's Little Early Ricers do not
grippe nor weaken the system. They
cure billousness. jaurdice. constipation
and inactive livers. by arousing the Sc
cretion.. moving the bowles gAntIy. yet
effectually. and giving such tone and
strength TO the glands Of the stomach,
liver and bowels that the cause of the
trouble is removed entirely. These
famous little pills exert n decided tonic
effect uron the organs involved, and
il their use Is continued for a few days
there will be no return Of the trouble.
r r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-02-20
WEATHER
Heavy Storms Have Done
Serious Damage in
the South
SOME LIVES LOST

Reports from Many Points i'm the
South and Tell of Pc
tions of the Past Day or TIVE.
Wind. Rain, Sleet and Snow Storms
Property and all Kinds Of Trafio
Are Interfered With-SeveraI Lives
Are Reported LOst-RailrOads Are
Running on BeIated schedules
The Mercury Still Falling.