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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
Millions Saved by Science.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 1.-The American AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Science
agreed to request President Roosevelt to
appoint physician as a member of the
lsthmian Canal Commission. The follow
ing appeared as a committee to secure
suitable memorial to the dead army
surgeon who performed notable work in
improving the canitary conditions in
Cuba:
d. c. Gilman, Alexander Graham Bell
ex-Surgeon General Sternberg, U. S. A..
Seth Low, ]. G. Schurman, w. H. Welch,
A. s. Hewitt. G. S. Minot and S. E.
Chaille.
The feature Of the sessions of the Sec
ton on social and economic science was
a review of the work of the Department
of Agriculture by their chiefs. Prof. Will
lis L. Moore, Chief of the Weather Blu
reau, said that it cost $1,250, 900 a year
to make the forecasts, that the frost
warnings of a few days ago in Florida
saved millions of dollars to the people
of that State and the warning of a single
cold wave recently saved shippers 81 ,000,-
600. Many addresses were delivered at
the sessions of the various sections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
President Ward Appoints Committee
to Attend Greensboro Meeting.

President Ward, of the Chamber OF
Commerce. is very much interested in the
meeting Of representatives from the va
rious chambers of the State in Green's
boro, January 9Th, to discuss and take
action on the matter of freight discrimi-
nations. Durham, Charlotte and other
places have appointed committees to at
tend this meeting. which is called by the
Greensboro chamber. President Ward will
attend and he is now selecting the COM
mittee from Raleigh. Messrs. E. L. Har-
ris, Jesse Ball, Lynn Wilder and George
Hunter have agreed to go and there will
be others.
The call for the Greensboro meeting
was made py President Hanes. of the
Winston Salem chamber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
WHAT CASTRO DESIRED.
The Question Arbitrated by One Of the Anne: j.
can Republics.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 2.-The condition
which President Castro attached to his
response to the allies arbitration pro-
posal was in the nature of an alternative
proposition. Almost from the beginning
showing an aversion to The Hague Tri-
bunal, Castro, while accepting the prin-
ciple of arbitration, asked that the case
be tried by one os the American repub-
lies. AS President Roosevelt has already
declined to act in the capacity of arbi-
TRAITOR, and as some Of the reasons which
inspired him in his declination would
apply with equal force to the chief ex-
ecutive of any other American State than
the United States, he was obliged to
withhold any endorsement of this propo-
sition of President Castro. Therefore,
it may be dismissed from the field of
possibilities, and unless Castro is unex-
pectediy insistent upon his own plan the
original proposition of reference to The
Hague Tribunal will carry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
COURT MEETS MONDAY.
Judge Bryan Will Preside. Few Cases OF I'm
portance at This Term.

A rather heavy docket awaits the
meeting of the Superior court here Mon
day morning. Judge Bryan, of New Bern,
will preside.
Among the cases which will come up
are the following:
Paul Bradley and Albert Numson, for
stealing ride on train; Ed Lee, col
ored, larceny. six cases; Ferry Skidmore,
colored. arceny of horse and buggy; T.
W. Childress, white man, of Swift
Creek, is charged with cruelty to ami
mails; John Young, who shot another col
ored boy Christina day will be tried,
Young claims the shooting was an acct
dent; Edgar Richardson. colored, was
lodged in Jail Thursday charged with
forcibly entering a colored woman's
house at nigt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
Mr.. Howard Delighted His Audience.

Mr.. Henry r. Howard, of Knoxville
Tenn, the mandolin and guitar soloist
gave a most delightful entertainment at
the Raney Library last night.
Owing to the short notice of Mr.. How
ards coming, quite a number missed the
rare treat that he gave his audience last
night. His programme was selected from
the music of the masters, and so arranged
that it pleased by arrangement, as well
as by the excellent rendering of every
number on the list.
The proceeds will be applied to a
worthy cause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
Under New Management.

Messrs. Brown z Hunnicutt. lessees Of
the Monumental Theatre. are about to
change the policy of their house and to
hat end have engaged as manager, Mr..
Roger Flint. who is thorough and prac-
,ical man in the theatrical line. Mr..
Flint arrived last Tuesday and imme-
lately began making several improve
nents in the theatre, which will be
opened about the first of the year. Here
after nothing but standard attractions
will be offered, Mr.. Flint being in touch
with rial well known companies from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

Greensboro, N. c., Jan. MIR. James
Reed Jones, of Surry county, says that
the county commissioners of Surry coun-
ty have never passed upon applications
to issue liquor license at Mount Airy
and asks that the correction be made.
The suit recently tried before Judge Shaw
was for the purpose Of compelling the
Mount Airy authorities to issue license
as the county commissioners would not
grant license, except on the recommen-
dation of the Mount Airy commissioners
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

which he has the assurance that they
will visit Raleigh in the near future. 1t
will be the aim Of the management to
make the Monumental one of the most
popular holmes of amusement in the
South, and the theatre-goers of Raleigh
can be assured of one fact that all the
bills hereafter offered at the Monumental
will be irst-class in every respect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
Negroes Of Boston Celebrate
(By the Associated Press.)

TDy I
Boston, Jan. Negroes OF Boston in
Fanueil Hall today observed the fortieth
anniversary of the emancipation procla-
nation Rev. w. H. Scott of Woburn
presided over an audience which filled the
historic structure. The principal speak
ef was Ex-Governor Geo. S. Boutwell,.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The Wilson lines says that DR.. I. w.
Sutton, of Little Rock, Arkansas, who
was reported as having been murdered
in Wilson, come to his death by walking
off the culvert on the railroad and strik-
ing his head against the brick work. 1t
is said that he had been drinking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
INCREASE OF CAPITAL.
The Wachovia Now Capitalized at Half Mil
lion Bank at Kernarsville Opened.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer
Winston-Salem, N. c., Jan. 1.-The
Wachovia Loan and Trust Company in
creases its capital from two hundred to
five hundred thousand dollars, all of
which has been subscribed, this is now
the largest banking institution in the
State.
The Kernersville National Bank open
ed today. The deposits aggregate four
thousand dollars. The bank starts with
capital of fifteen thousand dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
ing when you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure. No pay,
soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

Last night at her residence on Eden
ton street Mrs. Annie Moore Parker gave
delightful entertainment to a large
number of her friends. 1t was very
elegant affair and much enjoyed by all
present. Refreshments were served
throughout the evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
a Schooner Floated.

(By the Associated Press.)
New York. Jan. IA dispatch from
Little Beach, N. j., says the schooner
Harry Prescott. which went ashore of
that place December 81, was foated to-
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
FOR Asthma use CHE
NEY'S EXPECTORANT.

Holiday was observed in Raleigh yes
terday by the banks, government offices,
and many of the merchants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The man we can never forgive is the
inan who caught us trying to do wrong
to him. .;s4.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The Carthage Blade. noting a dinner
given by Mr.. II. F. Petty, president, to
the stockholders of the Petty Fruit
Growing Company. says the interests or
the company will be actively pushed this
year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

Greensboro. n. c.. Jan. 2.-BurreIl
Davis. who lives five miles northwest
of Greensboro, has discovered valuable
gold and copper ores, He has made sew
eral blasts and continues to find it. He
desires it to be announced thaf any par
ties who are looking for that kind OF
property are welcome to come and in
spect these ores, and the places where
the different blasts have exposed the rich
beds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The Charlotte Betting Company" OF
Charlotte, has been granted permission
to change it's name to the 'Fayerwealtier-
Ladew Company" Mr.. Edward r. LadeW
is the president and Mr.. Frank E. Blake
is the secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03
Industrial News.

The Rocky Mount Motor has changed
hands. Geo. L. Parker will be president
of the new company; j. II. Herbert edi-
tor and manager; c. f. Koonce, local re-
porter and solicitor. Mr.. II. b. Kinlaw
and Miss Minnie Pitt will remain with
the paper which will hereafter be issued
semi weekly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The IN Gwen Gibson lumber Com
pany" was Incorporated yesterday, with
headquarters at Azalea, Buncombe coun-
ty. The corporation is to deal in timber
land and lumber of all kinds, cutting,
manufacturing, buying and selling, and
maintaining all equipments and appur
tenances that is necessary thereto in the
way of mills shops, tram roads, stores
and dealing in merchandise. The capital
stock is $4,000, shares 800 each. com
mon stock $4,000 and preferred stock
S. ,OO0 The capital stock may be in
creased to $40 900 and the company begins
with so per cent of the common stock
shall have been subscribed and rs per
cent paid in The incorporators are W.
B. McEwen. P S. Gibson. Herman Mead
er, Philip r. Moale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

The "E. s. Chesson Company" was in
corporated yesterday, with headquarters
in Elizabeth City. The company is to
carry on general mercantile business in
all it's branches. The capital stoch IS
$25 900, shares 500 each. The company
begins with $1,000 paid in, the incorpora-
tors being e. S. Chessor, A. l.. Chesson,
S. S. Barclift and w. T. Old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-03

And yet, the world moves round.
"JUNIUS LA NOME"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
IMPORTANT DECISION.

= In the case of the Cit yvs F. II. Ros-
enblath, charged with committing a
nuisance by refusing to drain or fill a
pond of stagnant water on his property
in West Shreveport, Judge Thigpen in
an interesting opinion, in a review Of
the case tried in the city court, decided
that the defendant has committed no
nuisance, and that nuisance can not
arise from the neglect of one to remove
that which exists or asises from natural
causes. and, again, ethe owner can nor
be held ansWerable for creating or main
tanning nuisance. nor compelled to
abate the pond as such, when he has not
by his own act or negligence contributed
to bring about the alleged nuisance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
GOOD FOR THE BISHOP.

Bishop Burgess of Long Island de-
serves credit for his bold denunciatior7
of the acceptance of money derived from,
immoral sources. He says: let it (the
church, refuse the large gifts that come
from men whose moral lives have been
VIGOROUSLY corrupt, or from fortunes
won by child labor, or by the grinding
of the faces of the poor" Good for the
bishop. The churches have been too
slow IN awakening to the immortality in
yolved in the acceptance of brides from
the predatory rich.-The Comn1oner.
Good for the bishop, but he appears to
be land he may be) the on " exception
to the general rule There would be a
rafting of bones if all the churches were
to live tip to his teachings aud the pre-
cept OF his example and perhaps some
empty cash boxes as well as seats would
follow from this. departure. But the
world IS rolling around. SO it is said,
and we are going around and around
with it
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
WENDELL PHILLIPS AND THE
SLAVE.

Before he was we'll known, Wendell
Phillips, the we'll known abolitionist,
went to Charleston and put UP at a
hotel. He had breakfast served in his
room and was waited upon by slave.
Mr.. Phillips seized the opportunity to
represent to the colored man in a
pathetic way that he regarded him as
man and brother, and that he himself
was an abolitionist The other, however,
seemed more anxious about the guests
breakfast than he was about his own
position in the social scale or the con-
dition of his soul Finally Mr. Phillips
became discouraged and told him to go
away, saying that he could not bear to
be waited on by~a. slave. To this the
other demonstrated. you must 'scuse
me, massa, but Use 'bliged to stay yere,
cause Use 'sponsible TO de si1verware.'
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18

around the depot the rising water
left great heaps of driftwood piled
higher than the roof of the station and
rescuing parties were forced to demoI-
ish these pyramids by dynamite in or
der to extricate persons who were
buried underneath. Many drowned
bodies were carried by the rushing wa
ter down the valley"
No systematic effort has get Reen
made to find the dead. who are un-
doubtedly strewn along the canyon.
Every available man from a radius of
sixty-fve miles has been pressed into
service at Heppner itself Gangs of
men are at work clearing away the
piles of debris, rocks and timbers which
lie piled in heaps in Heppner's streets,
and taking out corpses which are thus
concealed. Owing to the entire abence
Of proper facilities for caring for the
dead victims progress is slow.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
A REVOLUTION.

The details Of the assassination of the
King and the Queen Of Servia and her
brothers, with the premier and several
officials of the government, are shocking
to civilization. The tragedy was enacted
at night by military officers who had
revolted against the authority of Alex
ander, and proclaimed Peter Kara
georgevitch their king. Alexander and
his queen were killed in their private
apartment and his household and
guards being surprised could offer little
resistance and were soon overpowered
and slain. Alexander was unpopular but
his disfavor, it is alleged was increased.
by his marriage to Queen Draga and
his suspension Of the Constitution
However, with these questions we can
have little concern. While murder is
murder in any guise whatever and is
repugnant, it is reasonable to assume
that d climax had been reached when
officers of the army deemed it expedient
to remove a tyrant. Yet in the act of
violence there was slain a woman, de-
fenseless, whose life at least should
have been spared, but, after all, rnpopu-
lar sovereigns and tyrants are not de-
posed with manifestations of Difference
or kindly words. While the assassina-
ton of the King and Queen of, Servia
together with the officials of the court is |
horrible, there is an emphatic demon
stratlon that there must be an end to
tyrants and to tyranny and that.the peo-
pie are supreme.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18

i has been given out that there IS not
and will not be an administration can
didate. We hope the statement IS true
But We shall not be surprised if it is,
for such new departure will be in line
with Governor Heards political meth
ods since he became chief executive.
Mansfield Journal.
y whom has this information been
given out !? No administration candi-
date Impossiblel Are We dreaming !
Why, every politician ii the State IS
seeking the favors Of the administration
instead Of the people The aspirants for
stalls at the public troughs feel secure
Of success # they are assured Of The
support of the adlninist ration. this
Democratic ] 1 m
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
WHY? YES. WHY

Why should the public give John D.
Rockefeller credit for his alleged dona-
tons to educational institutions? He has
a monopoly on the oil business and ev-
cry dollar he gives away he squeezes
out Of the pockets Of poor people.
Rockefeller is Cheap John sort Of a
philantllropist. Let US educate our youth
without the assistance of his ill-gotten
money. Vernon News.
Why should the public {not all the
prb1ic9 go into ecstacies over Carnegie,
who would perpetuate his name in
libraries? Carnegie. as Rockefeller, IS a
Cheap John sort Of phiIanthropist, Z
who has wrung his dollars from the
sweat of his men and the tears of their
widows and orphans. Homestead! This
name recalls record of gloom and
blood IN the history Of Pennsylvania.
The public who think are not misled by
the philanthropy of Rockefeller and
Carnegie. Money, as a cloak, may cover
q world Of sins. II Rockefeller and Car
neg1e are guaged as money makers, their
names with their record Of accumulated
wealth should be inscribed in letters
visible to all who would read, but
neither should ever be cited as an ex-
ample for the education Of our youth.
IS an opposite to these two men We
would cite for emulation tfle life work
OF George Peabody, who accumulated
millions of money in the legitimate
course Of commercial integrity, who
never oppressed his fellow men, who
never filed the orphans eyes with tears
5or broke the widow heart. George
Peabody, the man Of millions, the plli-
ianthropist, native to the soil, who cave
away his millions for the alienation Of
humanity II the Rockefe1lers and the
Sarneeies were Feabodys the wilder
ness Of the world would be made to
blossom as the rose.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
IASTREMSKTS PLATFORM.

In the Caucasians issue Of recent
date there was published the announce
ment of Hon. Leon Jastremski as can
didate for Governor in referring to
which editorial1y we suggested that he
give a definite Interpretation Of his
words ito elect all public officials whom
it is practicable for the people to elect. "
In his explanation given in the
Times Democrat Mr.. Jastneski says:
"Were the people of Louisiana to con-
fer upon me the exalted Office of gov
ernor, confess l would hail with de-
light the curtailment of the extraordi-
nary powers under which our execu-
tives have toiled, to the very last degree
compatible with the public exigencies,
for thus relieved of this white mans
burden, would devote myself entirely
to the promotion of the industries and
general interest of the commonwealth.
Just as the power to appoint the
police juries was re1nanded to the peo-
pie, could, in the extension of the
Democratic principle of home rule, be
renanded the election of the parish as
SCISSORS, the school boards, etc. This, if
l judge right, is one of the notable de-
1nands of the people in the country par
ishes. They also desire that the filling
of vacancies in parochial and municipal
offices be left to the people or the local
authorities There are other offices Gre
ated by legislative enactment which
could and should be remanded to the
people. There are constitutional offices
also which could be made elective In
the. first case the Legislature has the
power directly to make the change, and
IN the other it may submit constitutional
amendments to the people carrying such
changes. 81
Of the officials whom Mr.. Jastrernski
thinks it is not practicable for the peo-
pie to elect: State boards of engineers,
boards of health, levee boards and the
administrators of educational and char
table institutions. 1t must be conceded |
that Mr.. Jastrennski has outstripped
his opponents BY taking the people into
his confidence and aligning himself on
the demands of the great majority Of |
the Democrats who vote in Louisiana |
and are the people. His clear. intelli-
gent and manly stand, as Democrat,
will increase his popularity throughout
the State.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
TOLD BY TOOXER.


Resident of Portland Describes the Dis
aster as He Saw 1t
Spokane, Wash, June IA specia
to the SPokesman-Review from Echo
Ore, says: n. I. Tooker of Portland
who was at Heppner when it was sweep
away by cloudburst, was the firs
person to bring out the news, He re.
manned in Heppner until the mornIna
rushing torrent came at $50 O'Clock
when most of the inhabitants were a,
supper. sa Il .r~
IAN were taken without warming .
said Mr.. Toeker, and nothing could be
done to save those who were caught
in the rushing waters. Homes. stores
and buildings in the main portions OF
the town were torn loose and driven
onward.
S"A tow estima te places the dead at
BOO. The town had population OF
about 1850. but only about one-half of
the population of the town could he
found. We do not know where they
have gone unless they have gone down
stream. They may have gone to the
hills. but this Is doubtful. The whole
thing was one horrible scene. destrue-
tion being spread on every side From
the time the flood came until it went
into the regular channel of the creek
flowing through the town it was about
h<,, = sosf -,
the storm first started together to the
west OF Heppner 1t was a small. dark
cloud at first. but it rapidly grew
worse. accompanied by heavy wind and
lightning. It was undoubtedly the last
heavy crash Of lightning that caused
the water to fall in such an immense
body. 1t struck fairly in the canyon Of
Willow creek. six miles above town.
and there was no warning until the
mighty wall of water had reached town.
As It came rushing down the creek bed
1t tore down everything in its path
When it reached Heppnes. the water
was more than fifteen feet high. spIa sh-
ing. falling. ieaping and creating a
mighty. roaring. rushing flood.
Those who we're on the streets
shouted warning as they rushed madiy
to the bills for their lives. They did
not dare to turn back or they. too.
would have been swept away
Fathers left wives and children to
perish, as they had not a moment to
spare. In some cases men returned to
save members Of their families, but it
was too late. and many were carried to
their death while returning. Those
who had reached the banks i'm safety
formed themselves into
rescu'ng parties and started in then
to save those that could be reached.
Ropes We're the only means that we
had. 1t was useless to attempt to use
other means. Those who were in mid
stream could easily he seen. Their
cries for help could be heard. but moth
ing could be done. We could only
stand and see them go to their death"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-18
sHFRIFFs SAFE

No. 8I65-In First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, La. Louis
Grunewa1d Co Ltd, vs.. T. E.
Mabry
By virtue of writ Of feri facias to
me issued by the Honorable First Judi-
.cial District Court of Caddo Parish, La,
IN the above entitled and numbered
suit, ! have seized and will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, according to
law, with the benefit of appraisement, at
the store Of Hart &. Parker, on Texas
street, in the city Of Shreveport, La,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE ~, 1908.
one GruneWald piano No. 55o83, with
stool and scarf Said piano seized as
belonging to the defedant, to be sold to
satisfy the debt specified in the said writ
IN the sum Of two hundred dollars, with.
per cent interest thereon from April.
q. 1908, an al costs of the SHIT.
S. WARD.
Sheriff Of Caddo Parish, La.
Caucasian, June I4 1908. -