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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
ELK|NS BILL PASSED
To Report FavorabIy Treaty
With Colombia for Build
ing Canal. Z
(By the Associated J'reSs.)

Washington, Feb. 3.-The Senate today
passed without objection or discussion,
the Elkins bill to further regulate CON-
merce wit foreign nations and among the
several States. 1t is one of a number
of measures, presented in this Congress
concerning corporations and has refer
ence to railroads. The text of the bill
with the amendments made in commit
tee have heretofore been published.
The army appropriation bill, which
went over yesterday at the request Of
Mr. Pettus, was called up by Mr.. Proc
tor and passed. The provision estab-
fishing a general staff was eliminated,
Later, the independent measure, identi
cal in its provisions, with the general
staff section Of the army bill, was pass
ed, after having been considered to per-
nit the incorporation of an amendment
by Mr.. Berry, placing the chief of staff
exclusively under the direction of me
President. The bill now goes to CON
ference.
Mr.. Quarles will continue his remarks
in opposition to the statehood bill The
Senate held an executive session and
adjourned until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
UTLEY WALKS OUT To
LIBERTY.
His Fellow Prisoners Flush
With Money.
Note 10 Brother Asking Loan in Woman Prison
er's Hands---CelI Doors Unlocked---
Delay in Giving Out Escape.
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NbpCNIdl " 4NGS D anu ODScTNeT.J
Fayetteville, N. c., Feb. ED L.
Utley, under twenty years sentence for
killing Hotel Clerk Hollinsworth of this
place, escaped from Jail last night All
the cell doors were sound unlocked. Sew
eral prisoners were onythe same floor and
the jailer roomed in the building, but all
PROCESS ignorance of any unusual occur
renee during the night. An alarm was
given about 9 o'clock this morning. The
opinion is general that money did the
work.
At this hour. s o'clock, there are no
tidings of Utley The commissioners have
been investigating all day. $400 reward
by the county and 5000 additional by
Sheriff Marsh was offered this morning
The jailer learned of the escape at I
o'clock but gave no notice until S:45
over the country and twenty odd extra
deputies are now searching this section.
On searching the prisoners cOnsidera BILE
sums of money were found in their pos
lily explain, and a woman in a cell adjon-
ing Utleys' had his keys and note from
him to his brother asking a big loan
and bidding him good bye.
Everything is being done by the author
tiles to apprehend the fugitive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
A BULLET FOR A KISS
Mi|ler's Revolver Rings Out
and Himself and wife
Fall Dying.
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Winston Salem, n. c., Feb. 3.-Banks
Miller, young white man, shot his wife
tonight and then killed himself. Both
died few minutes after the pistol was
fired.
Miller and his wife had dispute yes
terday and decided to separate. She
left her husband. taking their two chill
dren to the home of relatives.
Tonight Miller called to see his wife
and after talking over their misunder-
standing, the wife consented to live with
her husband again. AS he started to
leave the room he asked his wife to come
TO the door and kiss him good night. She
complied with the request. Miller i'm
mediately thereafter turned around and
fired at his wife. the ball taking effect
in her right breast. The husband then
placed the pistol to his head and fired.
When officers arrived at the house, Mil
Ter and his wife were lying on the floor
dead.
There were two eve witnesses to the
awful tragedy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Lecture on Andrew Jackson.

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Durham. N. c., Feb. 3,-Last night at
o'clock William Garrett Brown. of
Cambridge, Massachusetts, lectured in
the Craven Memorial Hall before a large
audience, consisting of the students and
faculty of Trinity College and residents
of Durham His subject was Andrew
Jackson and the New Democracy. The
speaker was introduced by Prof. Bassett,
of the Department of History of Trinity.
who referred briefly to Mr. Browns dis
tinguished position as an historical
scholar and to the very readable life of
jackson which has been among the many
works of his pen. For about an hour and
half the lecturer held the close atten-
tion of his audience by his brilliant pre-
scntation of some of the salient features
of Jackson's eventful life and by his clear
account of the influence of this strong
personality upon the whole political life
of the United States. The lecture was
followed by much applause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Leads all North Carolina Dailes i'm News and Circulation

We had 4elimfnated the fear OF negro
domination, and during the campaign we
had told the business men of the state
that movement aneant the freeing OF tne
white man Many business men IN Noi'h
Carolina, on account of their business III
terests were wavering in favor Oh tne
protective tariff of the Republican party
Could we afford to pass any law that
would cause us to lose any OF our pollll-
cal supporters?.
Mr.. Morton then offered for the above
reason, the following amendment:
provided that this act shall not ap-
ply to any county in the state until AZ
shall be ratified by majority or the
qualified voters of an election TO De
held upon the order of the county COM
missioners at any time that they deem
that public sentiment demands such
elections"
He then went on to say that while ne
had the greatest respect for the advice
of Senator Simmons and Governor Ay-
cock. he did not see how this bill met the
requirements of the people who were ask
ing for prohibitory measures. He did
not sec where the moral element came in.
There was Just as much moral wrong in
drinking liquor in town as in the coun-
try.
The great mass of the people who had
come here and sent petitions were the
church people who had always wanted
prohibition, and he did not see that it diff
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Dvnps 1o@ c.y- EgaDs
Lincoln County Wants an Election for Issuing
of $4,000 Bonds
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Lincolnton, n. c., Feb. "A large aud
enthusiastic mass meeting was held in
the court house today with the object
in view of petitioning the Legislature to
provide an election in Lincoln county
for the purpose of issuing 100000 i'll
bonds to macadamze the public roads.
The county was well represented and
the present roads was the only argu-
ment needed.
All this with the fact that Lincolnton
is taking on new life, having in the last
month organized a national bank with
J. A. Abernethy, president, and Claule
Ramseur, cashier.
The Delma Cotton Mill which belong
ed to the estate of j. L. Kestler, de-
ceased, sold to r. S. Reinhardt A. j.
Bagley and r. E. Costiner, who are no"
placing new machinery, will be in opera
ton in about a month.
Mr.. j. A. Abernethy. who so recently
sold the Lincoln Cotton mills for $780,
600, will, at once build a mill right
near the depot in Lincolnton to cost
that amount.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
In Favor of Treaty With Colombia.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 3.-The SEN
ate Committee on Foreign Relations to-
day agreed to report favorably the treaty
with Colombia for building an isthmian
canal.
The agreement to report the treaty
was reached after three or four sittings,
devoted in the main to hearing Senator
Morgan's objections to the document in
its present shape. He had not concluded
when the vote to report was taken to-
day, but he announced that he would be
willing to transfer the discussion to the
floor of the Senate.
The committee will recommend the
ratification of the treaty without an
amendment. Senator Cullom says he has
formed no plans for calling it up in the
Senate. The general opinion of men,
bers of the committee is that Senator
Morgan will continue his opposition on
the floor of the Senate and that several
long sessions will be necessary to Sc
cure a vote
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
OODL|N SADOLED
WITH THE BURDEN
Charge Against Quigg is not
Sustained.
THUS READ IHE FINDINGS
House Committee on Naval hfairs Recommends
That These be Turned Over 10 Attorney
General With r. quest That He
Take Action.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 3.-The Com
mittee on Naval Affairs of the House to-
day agreed upon a report in the Lessler
bribery charges in relation to the Hol-
land submarine boats. The following
are the findings:
Il. That the charges made by Mr.. Less
Ter that an attempt had been made to
corruptly influence his action respecting
proposed legislation is sustained by evil
dence; such attempt in the opinion OF
the committee, having been made by one
Philip Doblin, on his own initiative and
responsibility, with the idea of making
money for himself if he should find Mr.
Lessler corruptly approachable.
80. That there is no evidence to sus-
tain the charge of an attempt by Lemuel
E. Quigg to corruptly influence a men,
Der of the Committee on Naval Affairs
respecting proposed legislation pending
before said committee and the House
"3. That there is no evidence to sustain
the charge of an attempt by the Hol-
land Submarine Boat Company or any
of it's agents to corruptly influence
member of the Committee on Naval Af-
fairs respecting proposed legislation be-
fore said committee, and the House.
I'm view of che foregoing, we recon-
mend that the clerk of the committee be
directed to certify to the Attorney GEN
eraI of the United States a copy of the
testimony taken at the heading with a
request tbsf 80 take such actor aT the
law and he lacts warrant
BY vote Of 9 to 6 tha rmittee de-
cided agaiasf jhe proposition 70 aeth
ize addi 1nal s11H-7ri4E -crnedu boats.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
PETITION TO BE ADDED TO
TIE COUNTY OF DURHAM.
anxious to Share the Eight Months
School Term
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Durham, N c., Feb. 3.-The commits
sioners of Durham county, now in ses-
sion are bombarded with petitions from
sections of adjoining counties asking to
come into Durham. Portions of Wake
Chatham and Granville counties have
sent petitions before the board and
section of Orange is very anxious to come
in.
In the Wake territory that is knocking
for admission there are about six square
miles. All but two of those living in the
territory named signed the petition which
was brought before the commission today.
The section is along Big Lick Creek and
Neuse River, going two miles down the
river and then striking a line across to
the beginning. What the citizens want
is to get the commissioners of this coun-
ty to endorse the application to come in
and then to take the matter before the
Wake commissioners and get them not to
fight the matter in the assembly.
The section of Chatham county that
wishes to get into Durham is a portion Of
Wilt, township, some fifteen square
miles. This petition was signed by fifty
of the citizens living in the district The
ages it will put those living in the section
within twelve to fifteen miles of the
county seat, while now they live from
eight to twenty-seven miles from Pitts
boro. They also want to get the benefit
of a macadam road through the five miles
strip that asks to come in.
In both the Wake and Chatham county
petitions the signers say that they want
better school facilities and wish to come
into Durham and share with her the
eight month schools during each year
The Granville petition, which will not
come up at this session of the board.
asks for the admission of a strip of land
containing about fifteen square miles,
the three petitions aggregating about
thirty five square miles of territory
The commissioners have the PROPOSE
tions under consideration and will prob
ably vote on the matters tomorrow. If
this territory is taken in it will certainly
shorten the present fine school term of
the county and give more road work for
the authorities.
Some think it will be beneficial to the
county All admit that it would certain
ly be beneficial to the districts asking
admission.
1t looks now as if the commissioners
of this county will refuse to ask for the
admission of either strip of territory now
applying to come in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
officer Under Arrest.
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Especial to News and Observer
Winston Sa lem, ~ c.. Feb. 3.-Mr.
Thomas V. Grouse was arrested here to-
day and placed under a 81 800 bond for
his appearance at the next term of Sur
ry court. A year or more ago Mr.. Grouse
was policeman at Pinnacle, and one day
While attempting to arrest a man named
John Wright, the latter resisted and be-
gan throwing rocks at the officer For
the purpose of protecting himself Mr..
Grouse drew his pistol and began firing
at Wright. Four balls took effect, and
for a time it was feared that the wound
ed man was fatally injured. He finally
recovered, however, and now he has in
stituted suit against the ex-policeman
for damages in the amount of three thou
sand dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
the Journal was dispensed with on mo-
tion of Senator Goodwin.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.

The reports of standing committees
were next submitted. There were many
of these. all except one with favorable
reports. these coming up on the calen-
dar as noted. The only exception to the
Favorable reports twas the following
From Committee on Railroads and
Railroad Commission, presented by
Senator Travis, being a bill introduced
by Senator Justice.
s. B. 116, bill to protect human life by
recurring railroad companies to give
notice of the approach of trains by blow
ing whistle or ringing bell under cer-
tain circumstances, with recommenda-
tion that the bill do not pass.
Senators Justice, Mann and Pritchard
submitted as a minority report a sub
stitute for the bill and recommended .ie
passage of the substitute.
PETITIONS.
Petitions were presented as follows:
Senator Marshall. From citizens of
Surry and Stokes counties, asking for a
graded school at WeStfield
Senator Marshall. From citizens Of
White Plain. Surry county, for temper
ance legislation.
Senator Hicks, of Duplin. From Du-
plin county for the London bill
Senator Marshall. From citizens of
Continued on Third Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Harrington of Moore: Two petitions for
legislation.

BILLS INTRODUCED
McRae, of Anson: For tho r. )4 =.
E. Stancy and others.
Curtis. of Buncombe: To T3yrlaE"F Fthu
mode Of election Board of EdlE pg and
Superintendent of Education I il sun-
combe county.
Erwin, of Burke: To amend -(sn
SO, Laws of 1899, relating to bird lEH .l
Burke
Phillips, of Brunswick: To amend
chapter 339, Private Laws of 1899. charter
of the town of Shallette.
Phillips, of Brunswick; To exempt Jonn
A. Russ, of Brunswick, from peddler's
tax
Etheridge, of Dare: To appoint JUS
tices of the Peace in Nags Head town
ship, Dare county.
Britton, of Randolph: For the relief
of the Worth Manufacturing Company In
Randolph county.
Hinton, of Pasquotank: To restore
local self government to Pasquotank
county.
Robertson, OF Guilford: To incorporate
High Point Furniture and Manufacturers
Bank.
Hamlin, of Madison: To place names
of Joel Chandler and Ezekiel Chandler on
pension roll.
Kinsland, of Haywood: For relief of
Continued on 9Th page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
DR.. Willinghan Lectures.

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Wake Forest. n. c.. Feb 3.-Rev. r.
]. Willingham, Corresponding Secretary
of the Foreign Mission Board of the
Southern Baptist Convention, of Rich
mond, Va, gave last night before Prof
Cullom's special class for pastors, an
effective lecture on the present encour-
agements in the foreign mission enter
prise. Those who have heard hin before
thought that he even surpassed his rec
ord. A very large audience was de-
lighted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Payn in a Losing Fight.
(By the Associated PresS.l

Washinton, d. c.. Feb. 3.-The House
spent practically the whole day on
claims bills coming over from last week
Mr.. Payne. the floor leader of the ma
jority fought them all, but succeeded in
defeating only three bills. After the
claims measures were disposed of gen
eral debate on the Postoffice Appropria-
tlOn Bill was resumed, and Mr. Robb
OF Missouri, addressed the House on the
trust question. The House adjourned
until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
The Veterans Will Buy Bsauvoir.
(Bv the Associated Press.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 3.-Ten thousand
dollars, the amount required for the pur-
chase of Beauvoir. the old home of JEFF
ferson Davis, former President of the
Southern Confederacy. was subscribed at
a meeting of the BeauVolr committee OIL
the Sons of Confederate veterans In this
city today. 1t is said that deed viii be
granted by Mrs. Davis in few days,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Waddill Sets Decision Aside.
CBy the Associated Press.)

IDy IUC IAoSUNItINNU T ON5"'I
Richmond, Va, Feb. 9.-Judge Waddill
today entered a decision in the award
made by a commission in the condemna-
tion of land for the Norfolk Navy Yard.
The award of this commission was
$572,O00. Judge Waddill sets it aside and
there will have to be new condemnation
proceedings
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04

The Navy Department is unwilling to
allow Constructor Hobson to retire from
the navy, even upon resignation outright,
because of the pressing need of the con-
struction corps for the services of just
such young officers of Mr.. Hobson. and
the effort will be made to induce him to
remain on active duty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
The King sneezes Down Consols,
(By the Associated Press. }

Londong, Feb. 3.-King Edward, who
is suffering from a mild attack of in
fluenza, passed a good night and is max
ing favorable progress towards recovery
His proposed visit to the Duke and
Duchess of Dovenshire at Chatsworth
has. however, been indefinitely postponed
Consols fell off Is this morning, which
was attributed to the Kings indisposi
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
MR.. d. D. CARLYLE DEAD.
a Brother of Professor J. d. Carlyle Of Wake
Forest College.
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Lumberton N. c.. Feb. 3.-Mr. d. d.
Carlyle, one of Robesons most influential
citizens, died at his home at Saddle
Tree this morning at O'Clock. The burial
with Masonic honors will take place to-
morrow morning. he deceased is a
brother of Prof. j. d. Carlyle, of Wake
Forest College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Postmaster Meekins Confirmed.

(By the Associated PreSs.)
Washington, ID. c.. Feb. 3.-Confirma-
tions by the Senate
Postmaster: North Carolina, |. NJ.
MeekinS, Elizabeth City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04

Charles B. Hart, United States Minis
ter to Colombia, has resigned that office
and A. N Beaupre, the present secretary
of legation at Bogota, was been appoint
ed to succeed him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-04
Oxford Moves for Better Roads,
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Oxford. n. c., Feb. 3.-Court convened
today, Judge Allen presiding.
mass meeting was held in the court
house in the interest OF good roads and
II was resolved to appropriate twenty
thousand dollars in the interest of the
work A petition will be made to the
Legislature for the purpose of the issue
of bonds for this work.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-12-04

YOU will succeed in doing this the first
time you try. but . little practice VIII
make the performance quite easy.
Good practice In limbering the shout
ders il to be had by grasping the stick
with the hands. perhaps two feet apart
and then without loosening the HANDS
raise the stick over your head and bring
It down across the back. Gradually re-
duce the distance as your arms and shout
ders become more plant.
In trying the position shown In dia'
gram number eight be sure that thu
chairs are well braced SO an not to Sill
from under you. have known men who
would let me sit on their chest while they
we're In this position. but any boy ma!
be satisfied simply to hold 1t without an,
additional weight
Remember that the boy who II CON
tinually getting hurt Il not the boy wht
wins the confidence Of the home ruler
or the admiration Of his comrades. Al
ways have q profound respect for you
limbs; they are worth taking care Of
Work up to your feats by slow degrees
until what IN unframed man could d.
only at the risk of his neck will be to yo'
Is safe as any ordinary movement
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-12-04

more than one or two boys who could
successfully regain their equilibrium
after taking the position shown; but At
least two girls In every three can DO II
quite readily. Measure back three OF
your own feet from the wall of room and
place q chair between you and the wall;
then bend over the chair until your head
rests against the wall. Now raise the
chair and attempt. without moving your
feet or touching the chair to the Moor or
wall, to regain your upright position. Any
boy, unless he differs materially from the
rest Of his sex, will md that the thing
simply can't be done. I suppose the
relative size of the feet has something to
do With the success which usually 1T
tends . girl in this experiment. The
extra weight which man carries In the
shoulders may also have something to
do with 1t.
Diagram number six shows some fun
With one of the bfoomsticks. Place one
end against the angle formed by the wall
OF 4 room and ask some friend to pass
ais body under It without lifting his feet
from the floor. He will naturally face
the wall In his undertaking. and in this
position It is next to impossible to get
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-12-04

~OME interesting chair and broom
~ stick tricks were described in re-
cent number Of the American Boy
which we reproduce in part with accom-
panying diagrams.
No. 4 shows an interesting trial OF tne
accuracy of the eye. Place chair al one
and of a room and then let some one
walk rapidly towards the chair MS ilss.
arm held stiffly in front OF MIN. As NC
passes the chair he will attempt 10 snap
off = cork balanced on the back OF tne
chair. Nine people out Of ten VIII snap al
least IN inch to high. The way TO sue.
coed In hitting the cork Is to quietly get
close enough to the chair to make
mental note of the exact button. wrinkie
or seam in your clothing which Is exacuy
On a level with the cork. 1t IL then an
easy matter to hold your hand at Ns'
the right height as you approach sns
cork.
Diagram three shows an experiment III
which the feminine sex easily outoiass
ali masculine rivals. Ihave never knowl
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1903-12-04
Chair and Broomstick Tricks

safely under the stick. With your oacA
to the wall, however. you can to your
friends deep chagrin pass under the
stick quite easily. This Is also an excei-
lent way to practice the bend back winch
ia 40 essential to any kinA OF tumbiing. i.
The first time tried to CLIMB arouna
a stick. as shown in diagram SEVEN l.
seemed to me that even q professions
contortionist could not possibly extri-
cate himself from such snarl witnou'
dislocating every joint In his BODY. Inc
feat. however, is not really difncuit LOT
a boy who is at all supple. Grasp tne
stick firmly, leaving two and . nan OF
three feet space between the hands. You
can easily judge Of the distance oes'
suited to you after the first trial. SIP
vour left foot over the stick, put your
head under your right arm and then the
test will come. II your back and snoui-
ders are flexible they will allow you &c
carry the stick on around and to nnaiis
draw your right leg over without ietunt
90 Of the stick. 1t is rather unlikely tna'