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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
VIOLENTLY ASSAULTED BY NEGRO.
Wilmington Ctficer's Scalp Laid open by 8
Blow of Knucks
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Discovery
Wilmington, N. c., March 14.-Polica-
man Frank George, one Of the most
courageous officers on the police force of
Wilmington, was violently assaulted by
q desperate negro, whom he had arrested
in a colored eating house yesterday even
ing. The officers scalp was laid pen
to the bone for a distance Of about two
inches as the result OF a blow from a
pair of metal knucks, and his shoulder
was severely confused by being thrown
violently to the brick sidewalk. The ne
gro made his escape, but was captured
two and a half miles from the city last
midnight. 1t will be several days before
the officer will be able to testify in
court against his assailant, who is about
twice his size and has an ugly record in
the county.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Tax Sheep-Killing Dogs.
CWaynesville Courier.)

Capt. Satterthwait had eight SHEEP
killed Tuesday. That night the dogs
killed five for Capt. r.. A. /. Hyat.
Saturday six were killed and 1h.e
wounded FOR Mr.. Tritt, neighLor Of CIl'
SattcrthWait. We understood Nj. OK
ner had some killed also. The dogs aa
still at large. They should be hunt.
down. These hills should teen with
sheep. Tax sheep killing dogs, Only -
certain kline generally do this mean
thing. But the Courier advocate tax
ing dogs and saving ~-e sheep. Hual
say the people?
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Rocky Mounts Fine Showing.
Rocky Mount Motor.)

The following is a comparative state
ment of sales on the tobacco market for
February Of this and last year and or
sales up to the present time compared
to sale of last year at same time: Sale
February 1908. 1,0S6,7 1913 pounds; sales
February, 1902, 337,197 pounds. Gain this
wear of 749, COL pounds. Sale from Au-
gust, 1902. to March, 1903, 14,15S,6G
pounds. Sales from August, 1901, to
March. 1902, S,594, 155 pounds. Gain over
last season, 1854, $50 pounds.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Divorce Granted on an Odd Plea.
(New Haven Dispatch to Washingto,
POSt)

Mrs. Hattie B. Macdonald today set
up the original claim in the Superior
Court that going up in q balloon ana
failing to come home again constitutes
desertlon. She told Judge Wheeler thai
her husband, Marion Macdonald, left her
four years ago to make a balloon ascen-
sion, and had never since shown up AT
his nome. She put two negroes on inc
stand to testify that Macdonald "a7
lazy and did not support her when ne
was at homo.
The court accepted her argument that
a balloon departure constituted deser-
ton, ana granted her a divorce.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
A Business Change.

Especial to News and Observcr.)
Apex. N. c., March 1.-THE old firm
OF Harvard & Hunter, of this place. who
for twenty years have successfully con-
Quoted a large mercantile and lumber
business here. dissolved copartnershfp
by mutual consent. Mr.. w. H. Harvard
the senior member, succeeds the oil
firm. while Mr.. A. B. Hunter with Mr..
). G.. Olive. have purchased the ertire
business of Mr.. w. F. Utley and will
continue the business.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Struck it Rich.

Mr.. J. B. Mayes. register of deeds for
county, has suddenly become
rich. Sometime ago he bought a tract
Of land upon which has been discovered
4 great quantity of corundum. Mr.. Mayes
has sold one half of the place to expert
miners for a much larger sum than he
gave for all of it, and expects rich re-
wards from the balance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Oldest Man in Virginia Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, March 14.-Samue'
carey, colored, the oldest man in Vir.
GINA, died today at his home on Null
berry Island, in Warwick county. Care;
leaves several sons. all OF whom have
reached ar advanced age. He claimed te
have been III years old.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
EUGENE {. HARREL[

To-day the last long earthly pilgrim
age viii be ended. All that was mortal
OF Major Harreu will be laid tenderly to
rest by the side of the wife of his youth,
under the soft skies of the homeland
he loved SO we'll. Ever since the It'd
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17

Avoid all drying inhalants and use that
which cleanses and heals the membrane.
Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy and
cures Catarrh easily and pleasantly
Cold in the head vanishes quickly. Price
50 cents at druggists CT by mail.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17
Plans for Kinston's New Church
ESPECIAL to News and Ohrorunn

Especial to News and Observer.)
kinston. N. c.. March 14.-Wheelock
the Charlotte architect. has submitted
pians for the new Methodist church to
De built here at a cost of SIS, 900. These
pans. which the trustees accepted. call
Tor a large house with o seating canac-
lfy in the main auditorium of about
500. which can be increased 800 by throw
Ing open the Sunday School room.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-03-17

Elder William Woodland. of Wilson, is
N the city at the Executive Manson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
GLIDED FROM RAILROAD
LIFE into LITERATURE
Former President of Reading Has Writ
ten History of Harris Family.

PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-Ever since
the advent of the immortal Sairey Camp
there has been doubt about the exist
ence and actual tangibility OF persons
named Harris.
Probably for the purpose OF refuting
this impression and proving that there
are SIGH persons Joseph S. Harris.
formerly president of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway, has turned to lit
erature.
1t has Just become known that for sew
eraI years past Mr.. Harris has devoted
time and attention to the compiling or
a history Of the Harris family. The
book is now finished and contains about
200 pages.
AS only fifty copies were printed and
these distributed in private circulation,
information as to the full scope or the
work is not available. 1t is therefore
not known whether Mrs. Camps inter-
esting friend was an ancestor OF the
author or not.
A copy of the book, which Is hand
somely bound, has been presented to
George F. Baer, Mr.. Harris successor
as head Of the Reading.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
WASHINGTON CONGRESS
OF CONGREGATIONALISTS

The forty-third meeting of the Wash
ington congress of Congregational
churches Will be held Tuesday. May 19,
in the Lincoln Memorial Church, corner
of Eleventh and r Streets northwest.
The theme for the meeting is TO be
Conservation" Three sessions viii be
held and addresses are to be made by
the Rev. Francis Noble, the Rev. T. NJ.
Baedenkoff. John B. Slenan, jr., the
Rev. A C. Garner, the Rev. J. W. Chick
ering. D. NJ. Henderson, the Rev. Oliver
HuckeI, the Rev NJ Ross Fishburn. and
the Rev S. NJ. Newman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Manlev Would Be Governor.

The Hon. Joe" Maniey Is again
candidate for the Republican nomination
for governor OF Maine. but if he Is no
more tactful in the management of his
canvass than he was in conducting the
campaign for the nomination OF the late
Thomas B. Reed for President. he Will
never be able to realize his ambition.
For a number OF years, Mr.. Manley has
cherished a desire TO become the chief
executive of the Pine Tree State, but
has thus far been obliged to content
himself with q national committeeman
ship and the speakershiD OF the Maine
Assembly. Two years ago he declined
the position of collector of internal rev.
enue IN order that he might be speaker
Of the Assembly. so that he could keep
in closer touch with the people, and
better lay his plans for getting to the
State House in Augusta. Although there
are several aspirants for the nomination
which means an election-by having an
early start. Mr.. Manley, from present
indications. stands good chance of car
rying off the honor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
HAWAiPS GEOLOGIC AGE
DETERMINED BY INSECTS

D. Sharpe, of Cambridge University,
has just published work on the Ha-
waiian varieties of the prescriptive
caraboidea, which contains some mat
ter of interest in settling the question
of the geologic age of the islands. There
are 210 species of caraboidea in the ISL
ands, 90 per cent Of which are fightless
The species of this insect found in
Hawaiia are entirely different from
those of the same superfamily found in
any other quarter of the globe. This
fact and certain forms of the develop
ment of the insects has caused ento-
mologists to come to the conclusion
that life has existed On the islands for
a much longer period than is generally
accepted by scientists. Mr.. Sharpe has
made new and interesting classical
ton OF the caraboidea. basing it upon
what are called the hairs on the va
rious species.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
SUPERINTENDENTS OF
EDUCATION MEET

The committee of eleven of the de-
partment of superintendent of the Ma
tionaI Educational Association met yes
terday at the Ebbitt House. The COM
mittee will adjourn this afternoon
At the session yesterday the resigna-
ton OF Frank A. Hill, on account OF
Illness, was rendered and accepted. He
has been committee chairman. No sue
cessor has yet been named. The remain
der of the session was devoted 10 a
general discussion of the work to be
undertaken. All members were present
except Profs. Brown and HILL
The membership is as follows:
Paul H. Hanus. Harvard University,
chairman; Charles H. Keyes, Harvard,
secretary; Elmer z. Brown, University
of California; Charles B. Gilbert, New
York; William T. Harris. United States
Commissioner OF Education, Washing
ton; Frank A. Hill, secretary of the
Massachusetts, State board of education;
Lewis II. Jones, president Michigan
State Normal College; Calvin y. Ken
dali. superintendent of schools, Indian
apolis; David L. Kiehle, University OF
Minnesota. George II. Locke University
of Chicago: James II. Van Sickle, sups
erintendent of schools. Baltimore
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Promotion for Baron Rosen.

Baron Rosen, who spent many years
in this country as Russian charge daf-
flares at Washington and as consul gen
eraI at New York. and who is now min
lister plenipotentiary in japan, has just
been accorded the titular distinction of
a master of the imperial court, which
constitutes a promotion in the official
hierarchy, increased precedence and
more gold lace to the uniform. On the
same occasion Pierre Botkine, who,
while secretary Of the Muscovite en-
bassy at Washington, married an Amer
lean girl there. and who Is now first
secretary of the Russian legation at
Brussels, has received the fourth class
OF the Vladimir Order. Several va
cancies among the high offices al the
court of st. Petersburg were likewise
filled on the same occasion-that Is TO
say, at Easter-Prince Golitsyn being
nominated grand huntsman to the crown
and Prince Ouroussof grandmother of
the horse MARQUISE DE FoNTENoY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09

to for
Papkxing

he thus displays in his people cannot
fail to enhance his popularity. 1t has
until now always been a matter OF criti-
cism on their part that he should abb
stain from following the democratic
kindly custom of his father and grand
father in mingling on foot with his sub
jects in the public thoroughfares, and
never venture among them, save on
horseback or in a carriage, surrounded
by an escort of officers and usual
ly of soldiers and of police. 1t was held
to imply distrust and disdain, and now
that this cause of discomfort and of
public ill-will has been removed, the
Kaiser's popularity, at any rate in his
capital, is certain to be enhanced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Anxious for the Kaiser's Safety.

Emperor William has lately taken to
walking about the streets of Berlin and
of Potsdam unescorted, mingling with
the crowds, following in this respect the
example of his father and grandfather
before him. He may be seen saunter-
ing occasionally on foot along the Will
helmstrasse to the department of for
eign affairs, to call upon the minister,
Baron Richthofen, or Inter den Linden
on his way TO pay friendly visit to
one of the foreign ambassadors or court
dignitaries.
This, of course. has become new
scource of anxiety to the police, who are
intrusted with the arduous delicate,
and responsible task CT watching oveI
his safety. They are perfectly aware
that he has long been singled out by
the anarchists as their next victim, and
that at any moment his life may be at
tempted by one of these fanatic foes
of law and order, and naturally, now
that he has suddenly taken to strolling
about. unescorted, through the crowded
streets of his capital, mingling with
the throngs on the most crowed thor
oughfares. the difficulty of environing
him with adequate protection is vastly
Increased.
On the other hand the confidence which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
The Field Of Politics
Collapse of a Boom.

SolldpSe OF Doom-
The Olney Presidential boom in as
cending became entangled in the tree
tops. collapsed. and has fallen TO earth.
1t now lies spread over Boston Common
as fiat as unleavened bread. From now
on 1t is probable that little viii be
heard OF the Hon. Richard Olney as a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton. From the first the boom was 4
tiny, puny thing, carefully nursed and
every effort made to shield it from i'll
political winds.
Now that the Boston Herald" the
organ of the Olney boom. has hauled
down the flag and run UP the Cleya-
land colors, there is small probability
that hereafter in the search for suit
able candidate to unite the Democratic
forces, much will be said of the distin-
guished former Secretary of State.
Although doubtless one of the ablest
men in the party, Mr. Olney has seemed
to lack the personal magnetism aeces-
sary to make him popular with the rank
and file, and even in his own city he
has been spoken of as "a natural born
ice man" The fact that his boom has
practically collapsed is probably not
causing Mr.. Olney any worry Although
it has been known for several months
that his friends were working in his be
half and laying plans to capture dele
gates. he has declared that he would do
nothing to obtain the nomination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09

bic that both were content to have the
irregularities and abuses continue for
at least six months before taking
steps to put a stop to and correct
them. The further inference is at
least justified, Mr.. LIQUIDS somewhat
clamorOus insistence to the contrary
Notwithstanding, that pressure of
some kind had to be brought to bear
upon the Postmaster General to make
the investigation cover not merely GER
tain charges, but to make it, as he
took pains to say subsequently, with
the determination that it should be ex-
haustive," and especially to make it
Immediately upon the adjournment of
Congress.
In view of the fact that without the
expenditure of a single dollar Gen
eral Bristow has been able, according
to common rylmor, to uncover start
ling abuses in the service: that the
bare knowledge of an investigation
being in progress has resulted In the
resignation of one official, III the sus-
pension of two others, and the dis
missal of fourth, after an episode
full of sensational incidents; that
since then the department has been
fairly deluged with information and
offers to produce proof of wrongdo-
ing, from the purchase of a ''red
deviP to rank dishonesty in the ma
nipulation of pay rolls-in view of
these facts, we say, the public is jus
titled in displaying a certain degree
of incredulity in regard to Mr.. LIQUIDS
eleventh-hour explanation.
1t is an explanation that doesn't
explain. 1t doesn't explain, for one
thing, why the appropriations a
prompt" and exhaustive" investi-
CATION was really desired-was not
made Immediately available by the
simple device of including it in one
of the deficiency bills. It doesn't ex-
plain, either, why in the Book of Es-
Inmates, made up at time when the
Postmaster General, upon his own
admission, knew nothing of the scan
dals since spread before the public, an
appropriation which, the year before,
was little more than 5000, was sud
denly sought to be increased to 1000.
We hope that Mr.. Loud will secure
the post of delegate to the interna-
tional congress to be held in Rome
next year, but in the meantime we
also trust that Postmaster General
Payne will take counsel Of himself
and pray-pray hard-to be deliv-
cred from his friends In that part
Mr. Loud is distinct failure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Coal Mines in West Virginia.


THE development of West Virginia
coal fields has scarcely begun" said J..
H. Wheelwright, an officer of the Con-
solidation Coal Company. of Baltimore,
last night at the Raleigh. Mr.. Wheel
wright, accompanied by Mrs Wheel
wright, was in Washington for short
time en- route to Hot Springs, Va, where
the two will enjoy the mountain air for
a few days.
THE central part of the State is now
under development as we'll as a small
portion of the southern. The total acre
age, however, does not compare with the
amount OF land untouched. For the past
three years many thousand acres of coal
land have been blocked up and pur-
chased by capitalists, and the next few
years will see hundreds of mines opened
and many miles of railroad constructed.
THE Fairmont Coal Company of West
Virginia, which is a part of the COM
pany with which I am now connected
owns more coal property than any other
one firm in the State. In one mine more
than one thousand men are employed.
The company has nearly forty mines and
as many company stores New openings
are made ali the time. and it will not
be long until the number of mines in
operation will be doubled.
THE prospects for fall trade are
bright. This is the slack time in the
coal business. and I have left my office
in Baltimore for a few days that may
get little rest. The recent -'eor gani-
cation Of our new company has kept us
all busy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
ENLISTED MEN PASS FOR
SECOND LIEUTENANCIES
Twenty Three Men Efficient Under
Preliminary Examination.

Twenty-three enlisted men have pass
motion to second lieutenants, and will
be sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. to
be instructed for the finals. The ex-
aiming board meets at the fort Sep
TENDER 1. The men are Private Ira S.
Martin, Hospital Corps: Sergeant Ma
jor Horace Higgins, Twelfth Cavalry;
Sergeant Paul H. Mcdonald, Twelfth
Cavalry Corporal Albert T. Rich.
Twelfth Cavalry: Corporal Charles II.
Rich. Twelfth Cavalry: Private Edward
E. McCammon. Company E, Fourteenth
Infantry; Private Ernest B. smaIIey.
Company L. Twentieth Infantry; Cor
poral Richard B. Webster, Company D.
Eighteenth Infantry; Sergeant James
Blyth, Company /. Eighteenth Infantry:
Corporal Frank C. Mcclure, Fourteenth
Cavalry; Corporal Harry L. King.
Twenty sixth Company Coast Artillery:
Corporal Leander Larson, band, Eighth
Cavalry; Private Resolve p Palmer.
Company D. Sixth Infantry; Sergeant
Manuel NJ. Garrett. general recruiting
service; Sergeant Arthur G. Hixon,
Fourth Cavalry; Sergeant Henry w.
Bum. Company G. Twenty-sec In
fantry; Sergeant William r. Kennedy,
Company B. Twenty Infantry;
Sergeant Charles W Stewart, Second
Cavalry; Sergeant Frank L. BeaIs,
Fourth Company; Sergeant Edwin Gun
ner, Sixth Company; Corporal Philip II.
Bagby, Forty-f1rst Company; Sergeant
James NJ. Churchill, Forty-second Com
pany; Corporal Augustine A. Holman,
Forty second Company of the Coast Ar
tillery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Foraker, Roosevelt, and Hanna.

Il am not surprised to know that
Governor Foraker as we Ohioans
think of him. has been hurrying matters
for the President" said George II. No
BILE, OF Cumberland. Ohio, this morning
at the New Willard.
We'll, l guess Foraker is right SO
far as the State is concerned. for Roose-
welt has many friends throughout the
State who want TO see him renominated
1 do not think the Senator has prepared
the resolution indorsing Roosevelt for
the purpose of forcing it down the
threats of Senator Hanna's many
friends. That would be dangerous. for
I think Senator Hanna can get anything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
WASHINGTON SCIENTISTS
VISIT ANNAPOLIS

The Washington members of the Ma
tional Geographic Society left Wash
ington this morning for Annapolis.
where they are holding their annual
field day. Immediately upon their ar
rival they visited the United States Ma
val Academy and watched the midship-
men go through their drills. Elihu F.
Riley delivered an address before the
society on Historic Annapolis.
This afternoon the party visited st.
Johns College, the old state house.
and other points of interest in the
quaint old town The scientists viii re-
turn TO Washington tonight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-09
Friendly to Cleveland.

One of the somewhat surprising things
in connection with the revival of the
talk of renominating the Hon. Grover
Cleveland is the report that the Hon.
Norman E. Mack. of Buffalo, has ex-
pressed himself as in favor of again
placing the ex-President at the head of
the Democratic ticket.
For nearly seven years Mr. Mack has
been a true and tried friend of Mr.
Bryan, and, in fact, one of the foremost
leaders of the Bryan Democracy in the
Empire State. AS national committee
man for New York in both campaigns
when Bryan was the candidate he work
ed faithfully and diligently for him.
When the big men of the party in the
East were deserving. Mr.. Mack stuck
fast to the party, and was all along one
visers in New York.
He is even now said to be friendly to
the former candidate, and the Buffalo
Times" of which he is the owner and
proprietor, has always been strong
supporter of the Nebraskan. 1t was one
OF the few important dailies of New
York State which did give Mr.. Bryan
its undivided support in both campaigns.
Mr.. Mack is a man of some wealth and
much influence in his party in the State,
particularly in the western end In view
of his connection with the Bryan cam
paigns. his reported declaration favor
able TO the denomination of Mr.. CIeve-
land is cause for surprise.