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Evening star., 1903-07-21
THE STATUTE APPLIES.
Views Expressed at District Building
of ALLEGED Irregular PAYMENT.

In connection with the consideration by
the grand jury of the $500 voucher matter
involving the supposed purchase of maps
for the public schools by the board of edu-
cation and the use of the funds for other
purposes, the statement was made at the
District building this morning that the
matter has been pressed forward by the
Commissioners 10 its present stage and that
there Is no question that the statute OF
limitations is as yet applicable.
The Commissioners received a report of
the voucher business from the board of
education June % Immediately upon its
receipt Il board session was called, and the
commissioners adopted motion made by
Commissioner Macfarland, referring the re-
port to the corporation counsel, whom they
had called in consultation, with the state
ment that they desired him to Immediately
take such steps were practicable to IN
sure prosecution, by conference with the
United States attorney for the District of
Columbia or otherwise. The corporation
counsel after conferences with United
States District Attorney Beach, in which
he expressed to him the desire of the Com
missoners that the matter should be
brought before the grand jury, reported to
the Commissioners on July l that District
Attorney Beach would lay the matter be
fore the grand jury. as they had requested
Mr. Duvall also reported that Mr. Beach.
after examining the law. was satisfied that
the United States statutes did not apply,
since the ofenSe committed was against
the District government, and not against
the United States government. and. there
fore that the limitation of prosecution to
two years, provided in the United States
statutes, not applicable. prosecution,
District Attorney Beach said, must be
made under the District code, in which the
limitation for such action is three years.
AS the transaction in question occurred but
two years ago, the district attorney re-
ported that there was ample time In which
to carry through the prosecution
Evening star., 1903-07-21
FAIR TONIGHT.
Wednesday Scattered Showers and
Thunder Storms; Variable Winds.

Forecast till pm. Wednesday-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, fair tonight. Wednesday
scattered showers and thunder storms;
light variable winds.
Evening star., 1903-07-21
All Mail Lost.

An official report has been received at
the Post Office Department on the wreck
of the Southern railway train near Cas-
well, Tenn, early in the morning of June
% last The report shows that the postal
car was destroyed by fire and that almost
the entire mail was lost. This mail orig
mated at Knoxville, Tenn. and the South
ern states was destined to this city and
points in east Tennessee, Virginia. Mary
land, the eastern states and New England.
Evening star., 1903-07-21

The adjoining property, 153 G street. was
bought by Mr.. McGlue. who paid for 1t
5000. The improvements consist Of an old
frame house. The lot with a frontage Of
about 22 feet, contains 2,S59 square feet.
Evening star., 1903-07-21
LOCAL. REAL fstATE.

Brown and Tolson. auctioneers, sold yes
terday at public sale two pieces of prop
erty at the southeast cor4eF of I'd and G
streets southeast. The corner property was
rather unique, as it was only "a feet
square, and the two-stortt brick building
on it occupied the entire area. 1t was
bought by G. Perry McGlue, whose bid
was $2.515, which Is at the rate Of nearly
$50 per square foot.
Evening star., 1903-07-21

Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, "a; year ago, 49,
Evening star., 1903-07-21

The property 1914 F street northwest was
by deed placed on record today conveyed
to Harriet S. and Mary T. Turner for
$50. 500. This is the last Of the holdings of
the Tally estate on F street The deed de-
scribes the property as lot %, in square
go
Evening star., 1903-07-21
COAL.

MOUNTAIN OF IT AT n. CAP AND G.
Note. Contracts made with my firm mean GER
tainty Of price and delivery. You still save 20
cents per ton from September price You are ad-
Nised to do SO. Remember my ads. last year.
v. BALDWIN JOHNSON, Ilol H. L. ave.
E2u
TIE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE. CO,
Organized 1868.
Assets, s. 63S. sos. Surplus $500 OOO
Issues all forms of Life and Eudow ment Insurance
Accident ami Health Policies issued, and Claims
settled at the Washington Once Immediately on
prcsentat Of proofs No restrictions as tu resi-
dence. travel or occupation.
S. L. FICkLEN General Agent,
Je2Ttf.l2 310-31l Bond bldg.
S2O Uuo LIFE INSURANCE. $l.OO PER DAY.
Sl2, go ACCIDENT INSURANCE. $50 PER YEAR
Smaller amounts In proportion. For particulars
write, civin; age and address.
WM. b. HARDY, Manager.
ass La. ave. Washington. ID. c.
Agents wanted in Maryland Virginia and Dis
trict OF Columbia je20-tfS
OFFICES FOR RENT DESIRABLE OFFICE
rooms for rent in The Evening Star building At
reasonable rates Light. heat and 1anitor serv-
ice included. ap8-:f
Evening star., 1903-07-21
FRATERNAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FIRST CLASS ORGANlSr WANTS TO ST BSil-
tute during August in one Of the large churches
Apply DE MOII.S MI SIC HOUSE, 1891 q ST.
NV jy2l-3t
Evening star., 1903-07-21

McGill & Wallace Printing stands
for all that is best in the print
cr's art. You can feel satisfied
to send out such printed mat
ter to represent you and your
buSiueSS
Evening star., 1903-07-21

Arthur ]. Parsons has purchased two un-
improved lots at the northwest corner of
18th and r streets northwest. Each of the
lots front 26 feet on r street and have
depth of 100 feet The property is known
as lots l and 2, in square 1913. Lot was
purchased of Mary M. Weisiger and 9TH
erS, and lot 1 of Margaret Edes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
General Deficiency Bill,
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb 23.-The House to-
day passed and sent to the Senate the
General Deficiency Appropriation Bill, the
last of the regular budgets. 1t carried
$13,69S, 7S1. The only amendment of i'm
portance was one appropriating $l,10O 900
to replace the stores and st7rehouse at
Rock Island, arsenal recently destroyed
by fire. The bill to amend the railroad
safety appliance act was sent to confer
ence and the conferees were instructed
on motion of Mr.. Underwood, of Ala
bama, not to insist upon that position Of
the House amendment giving the inter-
State Commerce Commission power to
reduce below fifty per cent the number
of cars equipped with paten airbrakes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
who have never been south of the Poto-

who have never been south of the Poto-
mac but who have theorized.
Continuing, and addressing the Re
publican side. he said that if this policy
of negro equality is carried out and ir
some of them could be given places in the
Cabinet he would vote for them Il
will vote to confirm Booker Washington
as secretary of anything. Let us have q
negro, a genuine negro, not mulatto
or hybrid Then let us make them Off
GERS in the army and the navy. Let us
give them pro-rata share of all the good
jobs wherever they exist i,hout re-
gard to local conditions.
He added that nothing of the sort will
be done.
After speaking for nearly two hours
and not concluding he yielded for an
executive session. The Postoffice Appro-
priation bill is still before the House.
At $40 the Senate adjourned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
WOMEN FIGHT FIRE
A $4,000 Blaze Breaks Out
at Trenton.
The Flames Fought by Bucket Brigade
Larger Part Of the Business Section
Destroyed.
Especial to News and observer.)


New Bern, N. c., Feb 23.-Trenton,
twenty miles west of New Bern, was Wis
tied by a $4,000 fire on Saturday night
at 10:30 o'clock. Unfortunately for the
town they have no fire department eX
cept a bucket brigade, which did nice
work. 1t was feared once the entire
town would be laid in ashes The fire
originated in the store of Mr. r. p Par
ker from defective flue.
His loss was $4,000 with no insurance.
j. B. Pollock $1,000 loss. $4,000 insur-
ance.
Mike Jodie $4,000, no insurance.
S. e. Koonce s5,000 no insurance.
Heritage and Haywood loss $4,000
with 81 800 insurance.
T. p. Koonce, damage to stock $4,000
j. p. Brogdon damage to stock 81 600
Several other buildings caught from the
sparks but were soon eXtinguished. The
larger part of the business portion of the
town is destroyed.
All praise is due to the gallant lady
firemen who did their part in fighting the
fire as we'll as the noble men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
''YOU ARE 4 LIAR"
CampbeII's Furious Reply to
Carter's Inquiry.
He Threatens The Life Of Gudgel's Counsel if
He Asks Him Further "0ffsrsiys
Questions"
Special to News and Observer

Asheville. N. c., Feb. 23.-At the con-
tested election hearing this morning the
cross examination of ]. NJ. Campbell was
resumed. He said in reply to a question
that his opposition to Gudger was opez
bitter and known to Gndger.
Before the examinatI1r 0ereu ii lurge
crowd gathered to hear .e uusti..
OF Saturdays testimony aua Iss e.
cause it was rumorad that Car oeli
would refuse to answer any NOR Iues-
tions asked by the counsel fog .,udger.
They did get a good deal ed when
Campbell was asked this
did you not make tne 81 cement that
you proposed to XIII Car if he asked
you further questions offensive char
aCter?"
Campbell replied 81 told him" III. C.
Chedester), that l would hold you per-
sonally responsible for any insulting
questions that you might ask If it is
necessary to kill you 1 will do It. 1t
was not said for the purpose of intimi-
dating you though.
"If it was not for the purpose of in
timidating counsel why did you state it
to the partner of counsel2'
The witness replied, II did not know
he was your partner until | had spoken
to him l told him you were trying to
,humliate me and that l would not sub
nit to it,"
The hearing reached fever heat again
when Carter askedl Campbell Did you
not give two gallons of whiskey or some
quantity of whisley and two dollars in
money to George fTankford, of Flat
Creek, to influences him in favor of
Moody"
Il will answer iha by saying that
that statement is not so and you know
that it is a Ii propose to stop you
in your in5inut ions and TO hold you per-
sonallv respons 1le for your conduct. You
know that YOU are "A liar and that not a
word of truth rs Ira you.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
THE FIGHT IN COURT WILL BE A
CELEBRATED ONE.

AS soon as he realized that he had
killed Ludlow Skinner. the instinct of the
lawyer was uppermost in the mind of
Ernest Haywood He sent at once for
Col. T. NJ. Argo and Mr.. James H. Pou
TO plan his defense. He knew that it
would be necessary for him to get evil
dence, for on the face of the matter,
it looked ugly for him. His legal
knowledge predominated over every 9TH
er feeling, and while the crowds on the
streets were stunned and shocked and
dazed, he was sitting high up in the
Tucker building in his office, under
guard, closeted with his lawyers, plan
ming the legal battle for his defense.
Here was the lawyer in him rising supe-
rior to the man. A layman similarly
Continued on Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
NEGRO SHOT DEAD AT WELDON.
Ee Attacks the seaboard Yardmaster Who
Shoots in Self Defence.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Weldon, N c., Feb. 2S.-James Henry
Banks, colored, was shot and instantly
killed here this morning by night yard
master, c. A. Hudson, of the Seaboard
Air Line. The negro attacked Mr.. Hud-
son and struck him. He then had Hud-
son in the collar and pushed him up
again a high embanlsment at the cross
ing, near the round house. Hudson is a
small man and the negro was a huge
lulky man, who weighed nearly two hun
dred pounds. The yardmaster fired in
self-defense, realizing that he would
either be killed or suffer great bodily
harm.
The coroner's inquest was held tonight
at Z o'clock before Special Coroner Gar
rett All the evidence showed that Hud-
son was justifiable in shooting Banks,
and the verdict of the jury was that Mr.
Hudson acted in self-defense and that he
was guilty of no crime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24

personal alteration between him and
the deceased begun by Mr.. Skinner and
in which Mr.. Skinner struck Mr. Hay
wood first and knocked him down.
Both men then reached for their pis-
tolls, and Mr.. Haywood fired first, not
having stricken a blow.
These facts will be proven by men of
the highest character, who were eye-wit-
nesses. Among those who saw the alter
cation is Hon. Robt n. Simms, and he
saw Mr.. Skinner strike Mr.. Haywood
Mr.. Haywood has made no statement to
his counsel or any other person, reflect
ing on the character of any one; and he
is in no way responsible for any scam
dels now being reported or published"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
Mr.. A. J. Simms Dead.

Especial TO News and Observer
Wilson, N. c.. Feb. 23,-Mr. A. j.
Simms, one of our best and most highly
respected citizens. and known by every
body in this section as, Uncle Jack"
died about II o'clock last night, aged
seventy -four years. He was a good man.
and died without an enemy. He was
bern and reared near here, grew up with
this town, held several positions of hon
or and trust and was true and faithful
in the discharge of every duty. He will
be buried with Masonic honors tomorrow
afternoon.
The campaign against the bar-rooms
is now on and will be aggressively fought
from now until the election in April.
The voice of the clergy has been heard,
and most of our people are aroused to
the Importance of the duty they owe to
home and to the youth of the commun-
ity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
J. FRANK MADDRY
OTHER DURHAM ITEMS.

Mr. c. w. Toms received a telegram
yesterday afternoon announcing the sud-
den death of his mother Mrs Zach Toms,
which occurred at Hertford. this State,
Saturday. She had been ill and it is
supposed that her death was caused by
heart trouble. No particulars were given
in the message telling of her death.
The deceased was about fffty-flv years
of age and left five children, as follows:
Mr.. c. w. Toms, manager Of the Duke
branch of the American Tobacco Com
pany, this city; Mr.. Nathan Toms. of
Bennettsville, S. c.; Mrs. c. w Morgan,
Miss Ruth Toms. all of Hertford.
The funeral took place today and was
attended by all of the children.
Mrs. J. r. Green, daughter of Or. T..
A. Yates, of this city, and wife of Mr. J.
r. Green. died in Winston yesterday
morning. Her death was sudden. She
had been in feeble health for some time
but when the message telling of her
death reached Durham it was great
shock and surprise to her aged father and
two brothers, Messrs. w. K and Dudley
Yates
The remains were brought here from
Winston today and were inferred in the
city cemetery this afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24

Brakeman on the Southern
Railroad.
Pinned BelWaen Two Drawhsads Just Below
the Waist and Pinched Nearly in Two
Pieces--Ae Was Instantly Killed.
Especial to News and Observer. )

V0TVOI''T - OrToVI VIZ
Selma, N. c., Feb 23-J. C. Stafford
(white), Southern Railway brakeman at
this place. wae instantly killed this
evening about six O'Clock. While coup
ling cars he was caught between the two
draw heads just below the waist ana
pinched nearly in too. When the ears
were pulled apart his body remained
suspend !, the jam was so great. He
was young man and leaves a wife and
three children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and circulation

ing turn to it, furnished by senator Well
born, (RepD, of Ashe, Allegheny and
Watauga. When the bill was. read he
offered an amendment which later he
said he had been requested to do by the
Representative from Allegheny. He was
opposed to the bill and stated that this
was because the people now in stock law
territory in Allegheny were to vote on
the question and then not be controlled
by it. Being informed that he was en-
tirely in error Mr.. Wellborn said he had
not read the BILL and when the roll call,
which he demanded came, he voted with
all the other Senator'S for it.
SENATE-FORTY- FIRST DAY.
The Senate began its session yesterday
with Lieutenant Governor w. D. Turner
presiding, and prayer was offered by r.
w. c. Tyree, of the First Baptist church.
The Journal of Saturday was read and
approved Various committee reports were
presented, the majority being favorabl
all being considered later on the second
and third readings.
PETITIONS.
Petitions were received as follows:
Wellborn: From Ashe county for the
extension of the stock law territory.
Marshall: From Yearly Meeting nf
Friends for the London bill or similar
temperance legislation.
Wellborn: For the change Of the coun-
ty line of Wilkes and Allegheny coun-
ty.
Glenn; From Guilford for the appoint
ment of Henry M. Crutch as Justice of
the Peace.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills passed first read
ing and were referred to committees or
placed on the calendar:
S. B.S75 Bellamy: To validate .eertoin
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
Rockefeller Departs for Atlanta,
Especial to News and Observer

Asheville. n c.. Feb. 23.-John d.
Rockefeller, Jr and wife. left Ashevillo
this afternoon for Atlanta. They attend
ed divine worship at the First Presby-
torian church, and took drive to Over
look Today the morning was spent in
driving Mr.. Rockefeller refused cali
ers and turned down invitations alike.
He was yesterday morning invited to al
tend service at the First Baptist church
and to make a talk, but declined.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
Miles Dimes Chief Joseph.

Washington, Feb. 21-Heutcnant Gen.
eral Miles gave a luncheon at his resi-
dence this afternoon in honor of his ac
tive foe of the late seventies, Chief
Joseph. the noted Nez Perces warrior
Mrs Miles and several other ladies were
present. Chief Joseph was accompanied
by two of his tribesmen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-24
.LO! THE UNION DEPOT
Looming at Durham as the
Result of Compro-
mise.
Especial to News and Observer


Durham, N. c., Feb. 23.-There is now
a probability that the celebrated Pea
body street suit will be compromised and
that all litigation will be at an end with
in a short while The basis of compro-
mise is said to be that the Southern will
get the street; that tho Seabeard win be
alloEed to track over it at the usual
charges for trackage and that a magnifi-
cent union depot will be erected
Col. Andrews was in Durham Saturday.
He had a talk with the mayor. several
members of the Board of Aldermen and
other prominent business men. 1t was
during this talk that matters came up
and Col. Andrews stated what he would
90. Nothing was done or promised at the
informal meeting but the prevailing SEN
timent is that the matter will be settled.
At the next meeting of the city alder
men, which will be held on Monday night
of next week, it is thought that this
matter will be taken up. 1t is an open
secret that the last suits regarding this
street have been pushed by the Seaboard
road The talk now is that the city will
withdraw it's influence and name from
the suit, and ii the Seaboard wishes to
keep the matter in courts then it will be
on its own hook
The original idea in this suit was that
the Seahoard should not be forced out
of the city. AS the matter now stands
the only question is that the Seaboard
will have to pay trackage and can then
still enter the city just as it does now.
The people believe that this is a fair and
just proposition from the Southern and a
compromise, or settlement of the suit is
demanded by public opinion
1t is said that the matter has reached
such a stage that Architect Milburn, who
has charge of the Southern buildings,
will be here some time this week to make
measurements and prepare drawings for
the union station, or station that. will be
used as a union station. The proposed
depot will be located on the lot in front
of the Hotel Carolina an admirable site
for such q building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-04-28
BUSINESS INTERESTS
ARE MTERDEPEKDENT

lines Of business ~ that both the
Manufacturers Association and the
Aarchants Association have taken
favorable action on the petition Of
the lumhermen
In ita reply 10 thia request the
Manufacturers Association touahad
nn phase OF the situation. the
truth OF which. al once reeoanlHaa
hy the lumhermen II equally applia.
able 70 the businessmen and Nufhe
men as d IL 20 them The Officers Of
the association made the point that
it, members would be able Co Biting
more cars % raw material here u
they receive Htvatef patronage ftup
the lumbaruen. Then b hutirh
more neoas tn the local market the
iumhsrinsn would Increase the
business u TIE manufacturers. max
inH Il possible fef them % have
more empty cars for lumber aud
shinsis shipments
And as the output OF the man
ufaotufefa expanded. more opera
tlvca would be needed EtXing a
stimulus u the general commercial
IFS nf the city thus hfinsink about
larger shipments Of goods ffum the
Hast that are not yet manufactured
here. This. too. would msAn more
lumber and shlnEle ears
All this simply sees 20 show that
the business life II this community
is 20 closely wound tassthef That
what effects one Industry. helps %
rstards ali ny hsipinE the man
ufactursrs the iufhtefmen directly
foster their own Interests. which Il =
correct example - the argument
that the star has to often laid be
flIa lla faaaafn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-04-28
IT rs UP TO THE MAY0R

sss., homo, ne s.a. Of Seattle could give HIM
has been brought taes % fac. w@s situation ~as he has better
se.a' s.a sve s'a to A'~ 'A' he net dad every sense
mis- raoruns etsses
necs ~ the ey enu fefEstta Of esehnE bat thf own
personal ad. assisted IN the e-t Infamous steal
~ ~, e nv snns ths Mufphy resolution calling for an nvss.
no oas 80 stsa.s way.
vans pr.at ti'e,s.. ,s on.,a.a,. .sulsns be-
the barriers Of y m Their committee meetings. they banded
Mr Eareage fauhlsu which has absolutely
VIVA. sasls charm this man raw aoeedY
the enhaE Of his ys hs"sn IN the e" eeaaeL
nat wanted votes and
he so time lest sos Of mis-
q their constituents sauasd b the snsas mat Yaw win
should hAss pek Of saa % 'hs'f h@e. ap
the terms q n henehise Ya~ VIII have 10 Dc
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carthage nt shall Be eemplstsd that fa~
question aana neks of the esd
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Fs y !, to Do divided aso thss districts BAT saas IN
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to condemn thsh action 70 pnh m
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The people
TIE chair % square yours 4
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