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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
BURNED TO DEATH
A Sixteen Months Old
Negro Child in Chat
ham County.

The report of the horrible death of a
sixteen months-old negro child on the ru-
raj delivery route going out from Apex
has reached here.
This occurred on Christmas eve morn
ing when house occupied by William
Murrill, colored man on Apex No. 4
route near Martha's Chapel, in Chatham
county, was burned to the ground at 10
o'clock on Thursday morning.
A child sixteen-months- was in the
house and not trace of it is to be found.
The body was entirely consumed
The colored man had gone out hunting.
His wife had gone to a spring and only
the children were in the house. On the
woman's return the roof was falling in
and the flames were licking out from the
DOOR The other two children, aged five
and three years, escaped.
Merritt is respected by the white peo-
pie of his section. A liberal subscription
is being made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Dredge Sinks, Three Men Drowned
nv the associated Press.)

Boston, Mass, Dec 26.-Three men
were drowned today by the sinking of the
dredge General Poe, in the channel be-
tween Deer Island and Nix's Mate in Bos-
ton harbor. Twelve others were rescued.
Two of the rescued men had to be taken
to hospital on account of injuries caused
by floating wreckage.
The dredge sank almost Immediately af-
ter having sprung leak while being tow
ed up the harbor. 1t was owned by the
Breyman Bros Dredging Company, and
was valued at $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Mr.. r. H. Burns, principal OF Castaha
Academy, was in the city today on his
way to Castalia, N. C. He reports sue
bright prospects for the future.
Mrs Burns, Mr.. S. J. Bartholomew and
others are the inaugurators OF q new rail-
road from Nashville, N. c.. to Castalia,
n. c. Mr.. Burns has drawn all the plans
and submitted their proposition to the
A. c. L. r. r., which proposition the rail
road has taken up.
Castaia township viii vote $4,000 in
bonds for the new railroad, to be paid in
thirty years. The Atlantic Coast Line will
assume the balance of the financial re-
sponsibihty. The people are in earnest
about the railroad, and are doing more
work than talk
There is no finer section in North Car
DINA to develop. It is a rectangular
shape larger than the State of Delaware
and twice the size Of Rhode Island, and
is not crossed by any railroad. All the
land is available and tenable and will
grow any kind of crop.
Mr.. Burns has the best men OF that sec
ton behind him, and no doubt he will
succeed in developing a fine country in
conjunction with bulldog large prepare
tory school.
He thiks that every young man should
endeavor to help in developing the natural
and material resources of his native State,
and that the State has never offered bet
ter opportunities for her young men and
worlen than today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
A Southern and Frisco "Prop.'
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated PreSS.)
New Orleans, Dec. 26.-The Chalmette
Belt and Terminal Company and its prop
critics today passed into the hands of the
New Orleans Terminal Company which
was formed here not long ago by the
Frisco system. l.. S. Berg is president
of the new concern, which is backed by &
$4,000 900 mortgage made out in favor Of
the Standard Trust Company, of New
York, and endorsed by the Southern Rail
way, which was filed in the mortgage OF
flee here today.
The Chalmette terminals and the term
inals in progress of construction by the
New Orleans Terminal Company will be
operated by that corporation as joint
Southern and Frisco proposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
DR.. Simms Leaves.

Rev. Dr. A. NJ Simms, who has been
visiting his son and daughter here, left
Christmas day for Gaffney, S. c., where
he will take up his passionate today. Rev.
A. Cree, the former pastor there, has re-
signed to accept a call to a church in
Louisville Kentucky. The members of
the Gaffney church expect to have both
the retiring pastor and the new pastor
with them today. Mrs. Simms has re-
manned in Raleigh to, continue her visit
to Mrs. Thomas B. Moseley. her daughter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
To Manager Baker.

Manager e. H. Baker, of the Academy
of Music, was remembered handsomely
last night. A phone message called him
to the Academy and shortly after he
reached his office three gentlemen, armed
with two guns and a sword walked in on
him.
"ou are our prisoner was what he
heard He surrendered and was led to
the Academy stage, where he found many
of the employees and some friends. After
some little merry making Mr.. T. B.
Heart said a speech at Mr.. Baker, and
it wa 81 good one. He presented hand,
some fob chain with a symbolic Elk orna.
ment and Mr.. Baker talked back at him,
Mr. Baker has been an Elk about two
weeks and he appreciates the gift and the
kindness of the givers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
Moody Merrill Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

Santa Fe, ~. M, Dec. 24.-Moody Me--
rill, of Boston, alias C. F. Grayscn, of .s-i-
yer Sity, died suddenly today at Silver
City from pneumonia. Merrill had held
very high positions in Boston whence dc
suddenly disappeared and was suppose
to be dead, until a short time ago poiiti~
he was arrested in New York on SERIOUS
cal enemies revealed his whereabouts and
he was arrested in New York on serious
financial charges. N New Mexico he had
made new fortune, represented the Col
ers, of New York, in the southwest and
had been president of the Silver City Ma
tional Bank.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
A Destructive Storm.
(By the Associated Press


Americas, Ga, Dec. ga destructive
storm passed over this section Friday
On the Mcneil farm several houses were
destroyed and one man was killed by ny
ing timbers. On the Larter plantation
next to McNeills a wind mill near the
house was blown down and one man was
killed. Several tenant houses were de
stroyed. The plant of the Willis Canning
Company, near here, was blown down.
On Jubal Merris plantation every tenant
house was destroyed. More than a dozen
mules were killed by stables falling or
them. Miles of fence were carried away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Mr.. c. H. Stephenson, who for four
years has been the book-keeper for Dewar
and Wilder, resigned his position the first
Of the month to take effect yesterday az
ternoon. He will take rest till the
first of January and will then take a
position with the wholesale grocery CT
Phillips and Penny, where he will be
glad to see his friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
freights During Holidays.

The Seaboard Air Line will not oper-
ate any more freight trains on Christmas
and New Years Day than those abso
lutely necessary to handle perishab1e
freight. No perishable freight will be re-
ceived after passage of local freight train
on December "a and 31st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

ties. Mr.. Robert Hyman and Miss Marie
De Trace. who became so popular here
last January.
Miss Paige has surrounded herself with
the strongest company that has ever
toured the country in Repertoire, and the
theatre goers of Raleigh can safely count
on a solid week of enjoyment
Tickets for the week will be on sale at
the Tucker Building Pharmacy, Thursday
morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
MISS MABEL PAIGE.
Charming Actress and Company Here
Week of January Four.

Miss Mabel Paige and her excellent
company OF players will appear at the
Academy of Music, anuary 4th, in a
repertoire of entirely new scenic produc-
tons.
Miss Paige is bringing with her as mem
bers of her company, two Raleigh favor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Prof. ]. o. Atkinson, of Elon College.
is in the city, the guest of Mr. G. H.
Stephenson and goes today to McCullers
to visit his father. The fall session OF
Elon has just closed and Prof Atkinson
reports that it has been most sue
cessful one
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

at Randolph Macon College, with his
wife, is spending the holidays with rela-
tives in this county. He goes to New Or
leans next week, where he will speak at
the, Economic Association on THE Teach.
ing of History in the South
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 24.-Fire today
destroyed the building occupied by the
Birmingham Grain Company. Char
Carper and Clarence Stamp, clerks, Were
rescued from the roof by the firemen.
Ransom Turner, negro laborer, was
burned to death. The loss is $3.50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

We learn that the A. c. L. will begin
using their block system south of Rocky
Mount on January l. This sytem already
in use north of Rocky Mount.-Wilson
News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
All Eight at Home.

Today for the first time in several years,
all the eight big strapping sons of Col. J.
c. l.. Harris will spend Christmas with
their parents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

The A C. L. depot at the new town Of
Sharpsburg is nearly completed and Oh
January 1st an agent will be placed there
Wilson News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

You need them today. It's oranges from
Florida Get them from Dughi at from
% to so cents a dozen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Mr.. ]. B. Stanley and son returned to
Durham yesterday after spending Christ
mas with his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Il.
Upchurch.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

LOST. sTRAYED OR STOLEN-WED-
nesday evening from Capital Ware
house, a black horse mule, kind OF dish
faced, with bride, weight about $50 lbs.
Send any information to James III.
Baker Chalk Level, Harnett county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Mr.. Curtis NJ. Muse, of Ellington, was
here yesterday on his way to visit in
Carthage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Hints from Hinton. Fine tailor made
suits and overcoats. A. c. Hinton. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
: 800 Reflections: 100;

w. B. Mann, Hargett street, Christmas
groceries. It
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

When you get run down and awake
perspiring begin to take Piso's Consump-
ton Cure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Mr.. B. R. Lacy. Jr., is at home from
Davidson for the holidays.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27
M. ROSENTHAL & CO.

Bibles, Christmas Cards. Fountain Pens,
our speciality for the holidays. Southern
Book Exchange. 12-6-20t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Everybody must have board and lodg-
ing. Cap get it at Non-Such Inn, 120 E.
Hargett street, Raleigh, N. c., CASTOR
T. Powell, secretary and treasurer.
12-1-1 mo.-tues, thurs, sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Our entire stock of liquors, wines, cor
dials, etc, for sale at reduced prices.
These goods ms; he sold before January
first. 129 lat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

'The pen is the educator of the people.
The sword would enslave them. Yours is
the weapon to which the weak look as
their defense"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-27

Remember, this sale closes December o. Cone early
if you wish to get the pick Other Christmas goods
being added daily. :: :: :: ::
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
SHOT HUGE BEAR
WILLIAM DANDY, OF THIS CITY
HAS EXCITING EXPERIENCE
ABOVE DAYTON.
Enjoying Delicious Repast Of Huckle-
berries Alongside of Huge Black
Bear in the Mountains.

While William Bandy Of East Su-
mach street was enjoying a delicious
repast of huckleberries on his timber
claim above Dayton Friday morning,
he casually glanced over the bushes
because of a slight noise when his eye
rested with startling clearness on a
huge black bear not ten feet away
making his morning meal off the same
patch.
The bear espied Mr.. Bandy at the
same instant. The surprise was mu-
tual and the two stood eyelng each
other for a few seconds. Mr.. Bandy
suddenly remembered that he had his
Winchester target rifle along and
hastily grabbing it he commenced
pumping leaden pellets at the black
shape as it started at an ambling gait
in the opposite direction. Two shots
were fired without any apparent ef-
feet, but the third struck vital spot
and the bear fell dead. Mr.. Bandy,
who returned to Walal Walla Satur-
day, brought the front foot along and
described the bear as weighing in the
neighborhood Of $50 pounds.
Huckleberries in the mountains
above Dayton are rapidly rlpenlng
and numerous bears in search of the
delicious berries are beginning to
come out of the mountains in consider
able numbers Campers from Dayton
have been much annoyed by the bold
ness of the animals coming around
camp ut night in search of something
to eat. Mr.. Bands claim is located on
a prong of the Touchet about II miles
above Dayton and fishing he reports
is excellent One days catch Melted
30 big mountain trout ranging from
10 to 16 inches in length.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
SPOKANE WON IT
VISITING ELKS WON OVER LOCAL
TEAM IN A JOLLY GAME
YESTERDAY.
Such a Success That the Waila Walla
Team Will Play Return
Game in Spokane.

The Spokane Elks demonstrated
their ability to play the national game
out at the Second street park yester-
day afternoon by wallOping the local
antlered herd in a rOllicking jolly
game, enjoyed by the players just as
much as by the 400 fans who whOopej
it up and yelled themselves hoarse
during the two hours it was necessary
to consume of the Sabbath to bring
the contest to an end. The Spokane
PLAYERS proved themselves a jolly lot
and with an unusual knowledge of
the game. and for time it looked as
if the local team was not TO have even
a look in Steltz, an old time pitcher
on the Walla Walla team. came down
from Spokane and pitched for the To-
cal team. and to his superb work much
is due in the visitors being held down.
It was a slightly off day for several
of the local players, Lutcher. who
generally plays a star short, being
charged up with five bum errors, and
Mclean at second dropping a couple
of pops" in an eXasperatlng manner.
Taken altogether, the game was such
a success that a return game at SpO-
kane will be played in the near future.
The score of yesterdays game fol-
lows:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
AN UNTOLD INCIDENT.
Late Commander BedelI Recalled OLD
Time Transaction With President
Roosevelt to His Attention.

An incident took place at Fort Wal
la Walla during President Roosevelt
visit there, between the president ana
the late Commander B. G. Bedell OF
the G. A. R, which has never been ex-
planned and which excited the curl
Osity of everyone who witnessed 1t.
The Spectator now has permission to
explain the circumstance.
1t was while the reception COM
mittee was being introduced to the
president at the fort; when it came
Mr.. Bedell's turn to meet the pres1-
dent the former said to the president:
Mr.. President, | already have your
card" at the same time displaying
letter folded so as to show the
president signature at the bottom.
The president took the proffered
letter in hand and glancing at the
signature, looked interested, finally
he asked, May l read it?"
Mr.. BedeIl said, Yes, sir" and the
president proceeded to read a letter
written by himself many years before.
After which he glanced somewhat GU
riously at Mr.. Bedell and said.
Are you this Mr.. Bedell, ''-tapping
the letter.
Yes, SIR replied the commander.
We'll, Weu,' said the president,
this is certainly a queer co-inci-
dence"
There the incident closed Mr.. Bedell
took his letter and placed it back in
his pocket and the president turned
to shake hands with the next man.
While those who witnessed the scene
were chuckful Of unsatisfied curiosity.
The explanation is, that during the
latter part of Grover Cleveland'S first
term as president, Theodore Roose-
Welt was chairman of the civil service
commission. while Beden was a dep
uty internal revenue collector in
Michigan and secretary of a local
board of civil service examiners, who
had just turned down a couple Of ap-
plicants who had failed to pass the
examination, and who it seemed pos
sessed considerable influence and had
appealed their case to the commits
sion, who in turn upheld the local
board So this letter from ROOse-
welt Informed the secretary of the
board of this fact.
Mr. Bedell kept this letter; twenty
years after the writer became presi-
dent of the United States the recipi-
ent had drifted to the far-Off state of
Washington, where the two met and
the now interesting letter is shown
to the writer
The old soldier was very much
pleased over the incident. although
he did not mention it to anyone ex-
cepting his wife He again met the
president at Spokane, and was re-
ceived very cordially by him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
THE LAST
OPPORTUNITY
To Consult the Great Specialist, Dr..
Darrin, in Walla WaIa.
He Will Remain at Hotel State Until
July 18th.

No physician has yet gained the
reputation that DR.. Darrin has obtain
ed throughout the country by the Won
derful cures that he is affecting His
by large number Of patients daily.
The doctor has been in Walla Walla
for now over two weeks and he is
compelled by other engagements to
stay no longer than July 10th, when
he will positively close his office. This
will be the last opportunity for some
time for the afflicted to see him.
Dr. Darrin has all the latest appli-
ances for the cure Of chronic AMI
deep seated diseases. ALI diseases of
a private nature-"nervOu debility,
the result of excess, OverWOrk, or dis
sipatiOn-pOsitively cured. The
charges are very low, and consulta-
ton free to those taking treatment.
Sufferers from rheumatism, asthma,
consumption, catarrh, dyspepsia. in
digestion, tape worms, scrofula, fe-
male weakness, cancer, heart disease,
malaria, urinary troubles, piles, bowel
troubles. fistulas. ulCerations and all
diseases of any nature should call on
him.
A friendly talk will cost you moth
ing and may save you years of suf-
fering and perhaps your life Young
middle aged or old men suffering from
the effects of follies and excuses re-
stored to perfect health, manhood and
vigOr Each visitor seen privately,
and all communications received in
sacred confidence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
WILL SPEND 1T ALL.
Capitol Commission Will Use the En-
tire Appropriation.

Olympia Wash.-The capitol com
mission has taken action looking TO-
ward the early completion of the new
capitol building. Plans and specif-
cations have been adopted for the
metal vault furniture with which the
new building is to be supplied and for
which the last legislature appropri-
ated $25,000
Architect w. w. Richie was direct
ed to draw plans and specifications
for electric fixtures for which
an appropriation of $4,000 was made;
for a dynamo and electric plant for
which $1,000 was appropriated, as
we'll as plans for compression tanks
for elevators and for a new elevator
in the annex
Bids On July 20.
These plans are to be completed ana
laid before the commission July %,
when bids will be opened on the metal
vault furniture. 1t is hoped to let
the contract for the furniture at that
time and to advertise for bids upon
the other specifications. Under an
opinion by the attorney general sub
mtted to the commission it is held
that the law recently passed apprO-
priating $4,000 for the completion
Of the building is very broad in its
scope and was intended to authorize
the commission to use every dollar if
necessary.
The members were in doubt for a
time as to whether any uneXpanded
balance over and above these things
specified in the appropriation might
be used in the furnishings of the
building. This being the case under
the attorney generals ruling, the
commission agreed to investigate the
question of finishing the building
with acme plaster instead of common
plaster, which will involve an add
tional expenditure of about $4,000.
Other improvements.
Besides this it was decided to fur
| nish the building with fine locks
which will necessitate an extra eX-
| pense Of more than 5000 The arch
| itect was directed to provide the
| building with them. 115 in all. One
| of the advantages is that they nave
| no key-hOle, the key being in the
knob. The architect was also directed
20 change the finishings in the cor
ridors from fir and cedar to fir. 1t
was decided to paint the roof of the
annex black to correspond with the
roof of the old building
The standing committee was au-
thoriZed to investigate the acme plas-
er question and to proceed to drive
| an artesian well to furnish the build
ng with its water supply. This will
)e done at an expense of 81 per foot
Including the finished we'll 1t is
bought that one we'll will supply the
entire building. Architect Richie
vas also directed to draw plans for
l stay wall along the south side of
he building in continuation OF the
present wall which guards the Sew
nth street tunnel.
The land commissioner will be al
owed to retain his present quarters
| n the old building and radiators will
)e supplied that department, there
| being none there now. The commits
sion adjourned at noon to meet again
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13

''He has been a giant in the literary
world" "Indeed?" Yes; he has seen
the time he could keep five historical
novels running serially, at the same
time, blindfolded, and with one hand
tied behind him"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13

SO Sweet of Her-Lady, recently
married, in answer to congratulations
Of visiting lady friend. Thank you.
dear. But | still find it very hard
to remember my new name. Friend
All, dAar. but Of course you had the
old one so long,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13

Summary.
Bases stolen-Kershaw, Mexican,
Drumheller. Mclean, Twohy, Darling
2. ConnOrs 2.
Two base hits-Geesey. Smith,
Quinn, Mclean, Mexican, Drumheller
Three base hit-Ennis.
Bases on balls-Steltz 6. Geesey 2.
Struck out-Steltz 13. Geesey 6.
Passed balls-Drumheller 7.
Wild pitches-Steltz 2, Geesey l.
Time of game hrs. Il min.
Umpre-BrOWn.
ScOrer-Hart.
AttendanCe-400.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
He Didn't Suite

A tenderfOot went out to Butte
And said that he knew how to shuttle
He missed every shot
And he never forgot
The way he received the hoarse hutte
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13
A SYMPOSIUM.

A SYMPOoiO" w. =
What is the secret OF SUI
asked the Sphinx.
Push" said the Button, udor.
Take pains" said the " ~. up Ps,>
Never to be led SAD 'rc,ooranic
BE up to date" said the & +ba II
ALWAYS keep cool salu "a =:
DO business on tick, Sd"
Clock. ~ aid =
Never lose your head '"-1
Barrel. sait r
DO a driving business
Hammer. ,.-- - said =
Nutmeg. .-;,g" said y
.nake light of everythln5'
Fire.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-13

July 80. All of the members express
the hope Of pushing the capitol build
ing to an early completion.