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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
HORRORS IN PLENTY
70 Suit the Most FastidiousIy
Morbid Taste.
Murders, Suicides and Sensational Trial are
Among The Features Of This
GhasIy Array.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbus, Ga, April 6.-As the result
of a quarrel one man is dead tonight
and another is at the point of death.
Ramsey Webster, a white man had a
quarrel with his wife and Marshal ]. NJ.
Bishop, of Girda, went to the scene. AS
the officer entered the house Ramsey net
him with a long knife and stabbed him
three times. Bishop drew his pistol and
fired several shots at Webster, who fell
dead. Bishop will die.
Rochester, ~ Y, April 6.-With the
trial of Leland Dorr Kent, which opened
to-day, begins the most sensational
homicide case ever tried in Monroe
county. On September 14th last, Kent,
who was Buffalo medical stud
ent, and Ethel Blanche Dingle, a
trained nurse of the same city,
rented room at a hotel here. A few
hours after they arrived they were dis
covered, the girl dead with her throat cut
from ear to ear and he with cash in his
neck from which he recovered. He was in
dicted for aiding and abetting the woman
o commit suicide, the crime being demon
mated manslaughter and the penalty i'm
prisonment not to exceed fifteen years.
London. April 6.-Mrs Mabel Town
send, formerly of the Alcazar Theatre
San Francisco, shot herself with a re-
volver today on the door step of her Sis
ter's residence in Great Litchford. She
was dead when taken to the hospital.
Mrs. Townsend is said to have been
suffering from religious mania and re-
Gently had a disagreement with her sis
ter, Mrs. Rowe.
Mrs. Townsend had been summed to
appear at Marlborough street police court
today in answer to the charge of alleged
assault on her brother-in-law William
Rowe, and when the case was called in
court, suicide was announced.
Birmingham, Ala, April 6.--Mrs. Susie
Mcmillan, wife of Policeman A. B. Nc
MILAN, gave her 8-month' old baby
large dose of carbolic acid this afternoon
and committed suicide by shooting her
self twice in the breast. She was found
lying dead on the floor by her husband.
No motive can be assigned for the deed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08

Bahia Honda, after asking also for Nips
and Cienfuegos. 1t being Impossible to
eIude carrying out our duty in accord
ance with the Plat Amendment. the
executive believes that the convention
made the most favorable posi-
bic. and recommends speedy approba-
tfon so that il may be possible to nego-
tiate an additional agreement to establish
the price OF the leases and other condi-
lions and details regulating the posses
sion Of the stipulated areas of land and
water.
1.-THE government Is at present occupied
with the Isle of Pines matter and it has
reason to hope that the settlement there
with will be satisfactory to Cuba"
President Palma expresses the hope
that the question of Incorporating into
the treaty all the provisions of the Platt
amendment will soon he settled and adds
that after this has been done it will seem
unnecessary that the Platt amendment
should remain any longer a part of the
constitution.
President Palma points out that the
cash balance at the treasury now amounts
to 81, 63S,G0O and advises that it should
always be kept at s1,5O0,OO0 to prepare for
emergencies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Denial of Injunction.



St. Louis, Mo, April 6.-Injunctions
sought by the Chicago Board of Trade
to establish the ownership of the quo
tations on the prices of grains and other
commodities were denied by Judge Adams
in the United States district court to-
day and the dealing in futures con-
demned. In the decision Judge Adams
said:
The property which the complainant
asks this court to protect by its injunc-
tive process is the right to monopolize
the speedy dissemination of information
instructing the public what wages are
being made ON the full price of grain
and other commodities by the members
OF the Chicago Board of Trade.
Information of the prices made in
other parts of the exchange on grain
and other provisions for actual consump-
ton or export or even for the purpose of
holding for speculative profit in cases
where the grain or other provisions are
delivered in fact, or are intended to be
delivered, might and undoubtedly would
be very valuable to the public, and such
information would promote legitimate
trade and commerce; but the other kind
of information conveying intelligence as
to the wages that are being made in the
pits in my opinion has no legitimate ten
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
SCHOOLS IN WILKES.
supt. JOyner Pleased and Encouraged by Fis
Trip---Eight Months School In Places.

Superintendent Joyner returned to the
city yesterday after a trip through
Wilkes county in the interest of the pub
lie schools.
He spoke in three places in the county,
Dimmette, Wilkcsboro and Boomer, and
says he had large and attentive audiences
at all three places. There was every
manifestation of increased interest in cd
ucation.
Talking of the condition of school mat
tiers in Wilkes, Superintendent JOyner
said: "'They have good two-story school
houses in Dimmette and Boomer and have
been using an eight months school at
both places, supplementing their four
months term by private subscription
The school is free for all children for
eight months
'They will vote on a local tax for pub
lie schools in Wilkesboro tomorrow and
the people are confident of carrying it.
NY examination of the books of County
Superintendent G. G. Wright convinced
me that they have made improvement in
public schools, public school-houses and
public sentiment in that county during the
past year. A number of new and better
school houses have been built in various
parts Of the county There has been some
consolidation and there will be more in
the near future.
THE county superintendent has been
giving all of his time to the work, and
the good results of his activity and earn
estness are noticeable. 1t is something
of labor of love and sacrifice with him,
though. He gave all of his time to the
work last year and received the munifi-
cent sum of $2S2. He could not have
lived on it, of course, if he had not had
a farm. l am glad to learn that the
County Board of Education will pay him
more next year in recognition of the value
of his services.
'They were agitating the question of
local tax at Boomer and Dimmette, both
of which are rural districts. / am salts
fed that the people of Wilkes have re-
solved to have less whiskey and more
education I believe that there is a great
future before the county. l was pleased
and encouraged by my visit, and was ex-
tended most cordial reception every
where
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
S0THO'S REALLYIOGO
JULY 1ST.
He Can'tAbide in North Car
0Iina With the Watts
Bill in II.

Mr.. 5. Ohio wilson, who now runs a
government still near layton in which
the fiery fluid of corn juice runs from a
copper dstillery, was a visitor in the
city yesterday. S. Ohio did not hesitate
to express his opinion and ideas on the
Watts bill. which effects his fiery bust
ness IN this State
What are you going to do?" a repor-
ter said to S. Ohio.
81 am going to shake the dust Of North
Carolina terra -frma from my heels and
breathe the atmosphere of another State
just as soon as this bill goes into eff
feet This bill will not affect my bust
ness and l will make money by it for
when out Of North Carolina I can ship
my fiery fluid to any point in the State
] wish, for the Interstate commerce law
will protect me and now while in the
State there are so many laws which pro-
hibit me from shipping my Juice into
many towns.
'Yes. / am going to another State" he
repeated as he took the train.
We soon shall mourn the loss of Ohio
our pet.
True to his Juice, though death he has
met.
May his life run as smooth as the juice
from his mill.
And the cup of his happiness be heaped
from his still.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
CUBAN CONGRESS IN SESSION.
President Palma's Message Touching the Re-
lations With the United States,
(By the Associated Prcss.)

(By the Associated PrcSs.)
Havana, April 6-Congress reassembled
at O'Clock this afternoon and will prob
ably continue in session for three months
On account of the necessity for the en-
aetment of many laws before all the
departments of the government get thor
oughly under way. A message from Pres
ident Palma was read at the opening
session. The President congratulates
the country on the maintenance of peace
and order since the strikes last Novem-
Der. He recommended new legislation
concerning municipalities and sanitation.
The message then says:
"Our relations with the United States
continue to be close and cordial. Much
more gratifying is the noble and reso-
lutely favorable attitude of the President
of that great republic 1t is enough to
remember the obstacles which his stub
born will have overcome in negotiating
the reciprocity treaty and obtain the
ratification thereof, and his firm purpose
to summon a special session of Con-
gress to definitely approve it. Besides
the sympathy and respect which we in
spire among the American people by our
exemplary conduct as an independent
people. who realize the duties and re-
sponsibilities of citizenship, these cir
cumstances powerfully contribute in solid
flying the good understanding between
both nations
ut is in our interest to worthily cult
vate these sentiments and we cannot do
so better than by carrying out our obli-
cations to the Washington government,
eXpeditiously, frankly and correctly,
whether it be by granting what we ought
to grant or refusing what we consider
ourselves justified in refusing. 1t is I'M
necessary to recall the fact that in the
naval station agreement which is in the
hands of the Senate the United States
has obtained sites at Guantanamo and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
NO GAME YESTERDAY,
Trinity Objected to Players on Technically,
and A. & M. Returned in Kind.

The baseball game between Trinity
College and A. and NJ, was called off
yesterday afternoon before the time for
play had arrived.
The Trinity boys came in on the morn
ing train, and when the two captains met
to arrange the preliminaries the trouble
began.
1t seems that Trinity belongs to the
Southern Inter- Collegiate Athletic AS
ISOLATION, which will not allow any OF
it's members to play any student who
entered college thirty days after the
first of OStobert Trinity is the only
college in the State that belongs to that
Association.
According to the rules of her associa-
tion Trinity first objected to Holt and
Welch, of the A. and M. College team, on
the ground that they had entered col
lege too late to play on the team.
A. and M. explained that WEIGH was an
old student who had been prevented by
a sprained foot from entering college at
the beginning of this term. Trinity fin
ally agreed to let Welch play. A. and
M. agreed to take Holt off.
Then a. and NJ. kicked on one OF
Trinity's men, Wooten, who was at Trim
ity last fall but withdrew and reg
isterod at the University, and after
Christmas went back to Trinity. A. and
M. argued that if Holt was objected to
on a technicality, they objected to
Wooten on the same ground.
Trinity refused to play unless WoOten
were allowed in the game, and A. and
NJ eontended that Holt had the same
right to play as Wooten.
That's the rock they split on.
The A. and M. baseball management
said last night that they regretted ex-
ceedingly that the game had to be de-
clared off and hoped that such thing
would never happen again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
HoNORs HER FALLEN SONS.
Indiana Dedicates twenty-five Monuments on
the Field of Shiloh.
(By the Associated Press.)

Shiloh Battlefield, April 6.-Indiana
dedicated and presented to the government
today the twenty two monuments erect
ed at a cost of 5000 in honor of the
twenty-five regiments that State had in
the battle of Shiloh. Two special trains
and a fleet of passenger boats brought
six hundred people from Indianapolis this
morning. General Lew Wallace presided
at the dedicatory services. The monu-
uments were presented to the State by
Colonel James Wright, of the Indiana
Commission, which has had charge of
their erection. Governor w. T. Durbin
presented the monuments to the govern
ment and they were accepted by William
Carey Sanger, Assistant Secretary of
War.
The Federal government in accepting
these monuments, becomes charged with
hte duty of guarding them and keeping
fresh in the memory of the people a re-
cord of the deeds which they commemo-
rate. In creating and keeping these ma
tional parks, the country is not merely
perpetuating the fame of brave men, it
is not emphasizing the fact that united
country thinks with pride of the valor
great struggle, but it is putting into
visible form of conviction of the peo-
pie that examples of brave and faithful
performance of duty should be ever hon
ored throughout our land. We should
never forget that the lessons of war are
but imperfectly learned if we think of
them as only helping us to bear ourselves
bravely in the face of an armed enemy.
In times of peace there are battles to be
fought and victories to be won, the effort
of which upon the destination of mankind
are as far-reaching as the results of an
armed conflict. Honor, courage, integ-
rity devotion to principle, and the faith
full performance OF duty are just as es-
sential to the greatness of a free people
as courage and self-sacriice are to the
success of a fighting army"
The National Commission was repre-
sented by Colonel Josiah Patterson, of
Memphis, Tenn Governor Frazer, of
Tennessee, was represented by General
Dordon, of Memphis. Senator Albert ].
Beverage, of Indiana, spoke.
James w. Riley reeited "Old Glory"
Several thousand residents of this part
of the State, including many Confeder-
ate veterans, who fought at Shiloh, were
present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08

the Nen School of OratOry, and they
gave evidence of a naturalness and grace
which characterizes the students of that
system. Much praise is due both Miss
Sydnor and her pupils.
1t is almost impossible to give special
mention to any one OF the young ladies /;
so equally excellent was the impCrsona-
ton of each of the different characters
in the play. Miss Mcmillan and Miss
Hollingsworth, in the role of negro and
Irish maid respectively, received the
largest share of applause. The leading
parts were taken by Miss Chears, a
graduate student in Elocution Miss De-
ment. and Miss Bennett.
The costumes and scenery were char
acteristic of the time represented, 1862.
Following is the cast of characters
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
A STRIKE AvRRTED.
Some Of the Girls at the Raleigh Hosiery Mills
Nearly Went 0ut Yesterday.

1t was reported yesterday evening that
there had been a strike at the Raleigh
Hosiery Mills.
A News and Observer reporter made an
investigation last night and found that
there was no strike; but that one had
been narrowly averted.
These are the facts: A change was
made in the management of one of the
departments, and the girls employed in
that department did not like the change.
There were eight of them. and they
all yesterday evening called for their
time, so that they might be paid of
and quit work. However, little later,
after more consideration, the whole diff
Guilty was adjusted and the matter set
tied to the satisfaction of everybody
concerned. The girls will all return to
work as usual this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Lynched for Attempted Assault.
(By the Associated Press.)

Little Rock. Ark. April 6.--John Tur-
ner, colored, was lynched at Warren
Ark, last night for an attempted assault
on Mrs w. H. Nelly, white woman
This attempt occurred last Friday and
the negro was arrested Saturday and
taken before Mrs. Nicely, who was posi-
tive in her Identification Shortly after
midnight mob broke into the county
Jail and taking Turner out, strung him tc
a tree in front of the court house. Tur-
ner denied his guilt to the last. The body
of the negro was left for the coroner
who cut it down today and held an in
quest, which resulted in verdict that
the lynching was at the hands of unknown
parties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
A New Feature at Fuquay.

Among the new features blossoming
out at Fuquay Springs-and to Ewes fair
daughters undoubtedly the most charm
ing-is the dainty millinery establish
ment which has been opened in the
Spring Park by Misses Lizzie Barham
and Daisy Williams. And unless the
scribe's eyes had a kink in them when
he sighted the pretty new building nest
ling among the burgeoning trees, 1t
fronts upon the avenue known as Lover
Lane. Do you see the poetry the
Witchery in this? Cupid Eros, call him
what you will, is going to be busy among
the romantic shades of Fuquay this
summer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Ambassador Porter's Wife Dies.
(By the ASSOCIATED Press.

Paris April 6.-Mrs. Horace Porter
wife of the American Ambassador here
died suddenly of congestion of the lungs
following chill. She returned from
Switzerland only a few days ago, after
a stay of some weeks there for her
health. Mrs Porter appeared much inn
proved in health, but was still suffering
from Influenza which finally brought on
chill. This in turn developed into in
fiammatiOn of the lungs, but it was not
until to-day that her condition was re-
garded as really serious. General Port
er, Mrs. Porters brother, General Wins
low and attending physicians were AZ
the bedside. The Ambassador is com
pletely Frustrated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT.
Photographs of Schools Teachers and Pupils for
the St. Louis Exposition.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, April 6.--The Bureau of
Education has arranged unique exhibit
ton at the st. Louis Exposition to con-
sist of photographs OF every school in
each of a large number of counties to
be selected from various sections of the
country. The exhibit is designed to rep
resent the actual conditions of the schools
of the United States, the features of the
teachers and pupils, their clothing, the
buildins, etc. New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Ne
braska. Kansas, Texas, and California
are among the States from which coun-
ties have been selected for this purpose.
There will be about 1000 pictures, some
of the counties embracing cities where
there are schools. Other features Of the
exhibit will be a history of courses of
study in pre-revolutionary times, and
maps giving comparative State statistics
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Bryan TO Tour the East.
(By the Associated Press }

New York, April civilian j. Bryan
has notified his New York friends that
he will be in the East in May, and that
he will deliver series of addresses on
political subjects in the States of New
York. Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massa-
chusetts New Jersey and Maryland, says
the Brooklyn Eagle The first of these
addresses will probably be delivered at
the Academy of Music in Brooklyn. 1t
now seems likely that his Brooklyn
speech will be the only one Colonel
Bryan will deliver in the State of New
York, as his time will be limited and he
mas many more invitations to speak
than he can possibly accept,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
The Days of Piano
Opportunities
are Passing

The adjournment of the Legts-
lature will bring our stay in Ra-
leigh to a close. Every Piano in
our present establishment is Of
fered at a Sacrifice Price" Here
are a few examples of what you
can expect.
sue0f, Mahogany, Upright, latest
design
Regular Cash price, $55O.OO.
Reduced to $39S 90
Steinway. Upright, slightly used
Regular Cash Price, 100000
VIII sell to-day. $298.00
We have a number OF other
style upright Pianos, beautiful
Empire designs. Mahogany, Burl
Walnut, Satinnette Walnut, and
all colored cases, that mill be
sold at a sacrifice.
Here, is another example-a
$4,000 Upright Piano, San Do
mingo Mahogany case. full size.
Empire design, reduced to $25O.O0
$1,000 cash and $500 per month.
We do not wish to re-ship one
piano back to the factory.
Scores of your friends and
neighbors have seized this oppor-
tunity. 1t is a chance of to-day.
Will you allow it to slip by?
Every instrument guaranteed and
backed by a capital of $4,000, 600.
Sole agents for the Celebrated
Cicellan Piano Player.
Open until 8 o'clock every even
ing.
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF,
Raney Library Building,
Raleigh, N. c.
A. w. Chandler, Factory Repre-
sentative.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
The Mississippi River Flood.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, April Especial river bull
letin
There has been but little change in the
lower Mississippi river flood situation
except that a crevasse was reported Sun
day on the right bank of the river, thirty
five miles below New Orleans 1t was
12o feet wide, but was probably closed
during Monday. The river at Vicksburg
is still falling tonight but at New Orr
leans it has risen Of of a foot reading
20.4 feet on the gauge. the highest stage
yet reported. No decided changes are in
Dictated In the near future
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Recital at Baptist University.

"A Fighting Chance" an amusing
eleven members of the Dramatic Club
of the Baptist University last evening.
before an enthusiastic and appreciative
audience, one that excelled in numbers
any audience this session. The young
ladies have been efficiently trained ty
Miss Elizabeth J. sydnor, a graduate of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Mix up in Twelve Hour Race.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, April 6.--The twelve hour
champion bicycle race at the Coliseum
ended tonight in a general mix up, in
which seven of the eight men riding at
the time were thrown from their wheels
John Bedell, of New York, was seriously
injured, a deep cash being cut in his
head and a bicycle spoke penetrating his
thigh. Billy Fem and liver Lawson sus-
tanned lesser injuries. Bedell is not be-
lieved to be fatally hurt
The team composed of Jimmy Moran
and Nat Butler, of Boston, was declared
winner of the race with an aggregate of
292 miles and four laps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
A BLOODY TIME AHEAD.
General Insurrsction in European Turkey to
be Proclaimed on the Twentieth.
(By the Associated Press.)

Belgrade, Servia, April 6.--The cabinet
has decided to refrain from calling out
the reserve until the necessity for
strengthening the frontier guards be-
comes more apparent.
London. April 6.-According to an
agency dispatch from Constantinople ad-
vices had been received there from
Monastir that the Macedonian revolu-
tionary committee intends to proclaim a
general Instruction in the European
provinces of Turkey about April 20, when
there will be more than 100000 men armed
with rifles and dynamite bombs in the
field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Cured Weak Lungs.

Dear Sirs: Having suffered with weak
lungs, severe cough and loss of appetite,
tried nearly all medicines, but without bene-
fit A few weeks ago, on advice, / COM
menced the use of your Pure Malt Whiskey.
My appetite improved almost immediately,
my cough stopped and my lungs are as
strong as ever, my strength has returned,
and | shall continue its use. Respectfully,
FLORENCE WHITING, No 100 C st, N
W. Washington. Jan. 4, 1902.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-08
Much Damage by Frost.

Wy IIAN 7
Richmond, Va, April 6.-Reports from
over the State indicate considerable dam
age to crops by frost last night. In the
trucking region Irish potatoes are said
to have been cut down and strawberries
to have been seriously injured. Tobacco
seems to have escaped hurt.