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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15
WOOD SHIELDS BELLAIRs.

La Fontise said that in Nav. 1900 a
convict from Florida named johnson
came to him and said that he had seen
Bellairs and General Wood together at
the races in Havana, and that he rec
ognized and spoke TO Bellairs. who
mentioned 10 him to keep silent Ac-
cording to Johnson's story, as told by
La Fontise, Beilairs excused himself
and met Johnson. asking him TO remain
quiet concerning his criminal record
After this incident, testified La Fon-
tise. General Wood sent for him and
asked what he knew Of Bellairs' rec
ord. La Fontise said he told General
Wood Of his talk with Johnson and also
what he had learned from other per
sons from Florida. That was in June.
1900. and, according to La Fontise. Cen
eral Wood then asked him to see John
son and ascertain whether he would
leave Cuba and remain away if his pas
sage were paid 10 New York and money
given Johnson answered:
Why do I want to leave? ! have too
good thing here bleeding Bellairs'
La Fontise returned to General Wood
and gave him Johnson,s answer. La
Fontise said that later Beilairs and
General Wood went to New York
GENERAL BROOKE RECALLED.
When General Brooke was before the
committee two weeks ago he referred
TO two orders, one issued by the War
Department ard the other by himself
10 carry the first into effect. which he
was unable at that time to furnish
He went on the stand to-day to pre-
ha
animation concerning them.
The order issued by the War Depart
ment directed that an funds collected
in the provinces of Cuba should be sent
to the military auditor at Havana. The
charge was made that the order had
been issued by direction OF General
Brooke for the purpose Of getting hold
OF the funds collected at Santiago, and
to deprive that province of its own
revenue. The newspapers at Santiago
were particularly bitter. General
Brooke told the Military Affairs Com
mittee that the order was issued at
time when he was sick in bed and that
he had had no previous knowledge con-
cerning 1t.
The other order filed with the COM
mittee TODAY was one that the wit
ness issued after his recovery. It di-
rected General Wood, in command Of
the province Of Santiago, not TO make
expenditures for public purposes in ex-
cess of $4,000 a month without first
submitting the question TO the Military
Governor.
WOOD IGNORES THE ORDER.
General Brooke said to-day that Cen
eral Wood ignored that order and went
on spending public money without au-
thority from the Military Governor.
General Brooke was asked whether
he had withdrawn the revenues from
Santiago for expenses elsewhere. He
answered that Santiago had received
all its own revenue and more than
5000. Geo additional.
Morrison. a lawyer Of New York, tes-
titled that he was interested in the
Electrozone Company of Havana and
that his company received contracts
from General Wood for disinfecting the
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15

After sixty-seven years Of sturdy
fighting in the life battle, achieving
more than ordinary triumph and ac-
quiring a fair share of the material
spoils, DR.. John w. Hamilton, one of
the best-known physicians in Califor-
MIA. deliberately ended his career yes
terday morning by swallowing cyanide
Of potassium crystals. The suicide took
place in his office in the Parrott build
ing, and every phase of it reflected pre-
meditation and desire to preclude post
mortem misconstruction Of the motive.
After writing three letters-one to his
wife, one to his fellow practitioner, DR..
George G. Gere, and one to the Coro-
ner-Dr. Hamilton took the deadly poi
son. lay down upon a lounge and
awaited death. When discovered he
was beyond hope of resuscitation. The
letters were as follows:
Dear Wife: Forgive me am so weary OF
the. world. The days are days. Of burden The
light, lights are are al onTest witb sex Love rest most
J. w HAMILTON.
Coroner Leland: This is a plain case OF
suicide. l took cyanide OF potassium. Don't
take &c the Morgue, but let DR.. Gere send
'''' " 90 J. w HAMILTON.
II. L
esteem. Remember me kindly. I am tired
Of the fight. J. W HAMILTON.
BIDS WIFE GOOD-BY.
DR.. Hamilton left his home at Point
Richmond yesterday morning, and his
demeanor at that time gave no indi-
cation of the fatal purpose then evil
IDENTIFY possessing his mind, for he bade
his wife good-by with wonted cheer
f,,lpacc Nor Uac thprp anvtbipy in
his manner to cause suspicion on the
part of the young woman attendant
whom ne greeted when he entered his
waiting room in the Parrott building.
He passed at once into his private of
fee and when one of his patients called
the attendant tapped at his door. but
received no response, and suggested
that the patient wait until he should
be disengaged.
Soon afterward DR.. Gere who shared
his office accommodations, entered and
also sought admission to DR.. Hamil-
tons room, but his knock upon the
door was equally fruitless. Then he
opened the door, and saw his associate
lying upon a lounge, seemingly uncon-
scious and with the gray death shad-
ows gathering upon his face. DR.. Gcre
realized at once that it was case of
O !
his company the sum of $4,000 on con-
tracts and that Cuban officials in Ha-
vana swore the money was paid TO
General Wood to discharge the indebt-
edness. Morrison said he believed that
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15
TRANSFERS PROPERTY.

Besides the widow, he leaves a
daughter, Mrs. Vera Higgins, NJ D.,
of Sterling, Butte County, and a
son who is believed to be in Arizona.
About a month ago he made his Will
bequeathing all his real and personal
property to his wife, and a few days
ago he transferred all his worldly be-
longings to her name.
Beyond occasionally complaining of
gastronomic arrangement and inability
to sleep, Dr. Hamilton never said or
Gid anything to indicate morbidity of
mind. Indeed his associates regarded
him as a man that relished fully the
joys of living.
In respect to the memory of Profess
sor Hamilton, the California Medical
College yesterday adjourned till next
Thursday. and a committee of stu
dents was appointed to assist In tie
obsequies.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15
ENJOYED BIG PRACTICE.

DR.. Hamilton was a native of Wis
consin, was graduated from the Ben
nett Medical College of Chicago in
1870, and practiced his profession al
Maryland, Wisconsin. until 1885, when
he came to San Francisco and at once
became actively identified with the
California Medical College. At the time
of his death he was treasurer of thai
cology, and had a lucrative private
practice.
For many years he lived at the
Windsor Hotel in this city, but about
two weeks ago he moved to Point
Richmond and took up his residence
at the Critchett Hotel. He had sew
eral talks with Thomas Mcmahon, the
proprietor of the hotel, about pur-
chasing the lease of the premises. He
explained that he desired to reside in
Richmond and travel back and forth
to his office in San Francisco each
day, and he thought he might be
able to conduct the hotel in connec-
ton with his practice.
On Friday he delivered to Mr.. Nc
Mahon a check to bind the purchase
of the lease, said that he would proba-
bly, make arrangements to purchase
the property as well as the lease and
asked Mr.. Mcmahon to see if an ex-
tension of ten years could not be had
upon the property. He agreed to pay
the balance upon the property last
night and take possession after dinner
last evening.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15

You may have sample bottle of this
famous kidney remedy. Swamp Root.
sent free by mail, postpaid. by which
you may test its virtues for such dis
orders as kidney. bladder and uric acid
diseases, poor digestion, being obliged
to pass your water frequently night and
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-15

attention to this subject. Very re-
spectfully, ELIHU ROOT,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17

left this morning for New York He was
accompanied by Mr.. G. w. Watts.
A few days ago two negroes grabbed
$40 from the hand of a country boy
by the name of Fraf.k Herndon. Without
any evidence except a slight description
of the negroes, the police went to work
and have landed both Of those who did
the robbing, the two having been posi-
lively identified by the boy. The negroes
are named John Gorrell and Oscar John
son. johnson is an old offender and
Gorrell but recently came here.
Hon. James McLachlan, an attorney of
Pasadena California. now representing
the Seventh district of his State in Con
gress, came down from Washington yes
terday in the interest of Mrs. B. L. Duke,
in the suit recently begun against her by
Mr.. Duke. In addition 10 Congressman
McLachlan Messrs. Manning and Foushce,
of this city, will appear for Mrs. Duke.
He came here for the purpose OF holding
a short consultation with them and he's
returned 20 Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
LAST HONORS PAID
Immense Crowds at Col.
Blackwell S Funeral.
The Father Of Durham" Greatly Beloved b.
tn, P o)!., is Laid to Rest With
Masonic HonorS.
Masonic Honors .
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Durham, N c., Nov. 16-The remains
of Col W. T. Blackwell were inferred in
the city cemetery yesterday afternoon.
There was Il very large outpouring Of our
people to the funeral. A very small per
cent. of the people could get in the First
Baptist church, from which the funeral
was preached, the streets were lined along
the entire line of the procession, and at the
cemetery there were several thousand PEG
pile. 1t is estimated that from ten to twelve
thousand pOple saw the funeral party at
one time or another-a magnificent tribute
To the memory of the man who was loved
by every Durhamite.
The funeral service was conducted by
Rev. c. j. Thompson, pastor Of the First
Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. r. c.
Beaman, pastor of Trinity Methodist
church. The organizations that turned
cut to do honor to his memory were the
Knights Templar, Masons, Odd Fellows,
the Board CT City Aldermen and Mayor, two
military companies and two fire depart
ments. All OF the main body of the First
Baptist church was reserved for the or
CARNATIONS and members of the large fam
lily and connections. Even with this ar
rangement none Of the firemen, militiamen
or staff officers of the State Guard could
get inside the church.
At the cemetery 1t was necessary for the
mihtlamen and firemen to join in holding
back the vast throng and make way for
the secret orders and family The de
ceased was laid TO rest with Masonic hon
OrS.
1t was one Of the most largely attended
funerals ever held in Durham and will per
haps stand as one of the few large fun
erals in the State of man in civil life
There were many here from other places
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
A North Carolina Hermit

The AbsheT correspondent 20 North
Wilkesboro Hustler says:
Meridy Richardson, hermit, who
moved to this section last spring from
Horse Creek. Ashe county, is digging a
cave or hole in the ground in Carer
Mountain where he says he is going to
stay this winter. He is very feeble
minded and wild natured. does not want
any one to visit him. He keeps a gun
and shoots at all providers or possum
hunters who go near his nut. He owns
five acres of land and has placed $500
in one of his friends hands for the pu3-
pose of keeping Sheriff Johnson from
selling; his land for taxes. His taxes
seem to be a great burden to him. He
says ''he is afraid Sheriff Johnson will
ccme around and sell his land when he
is not at home" How he lives or what
he lives on this writer is not able to
say.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
MP. KLUr,Z }x1RERATED.
No Evidence to show That His Scales Were
Wrong
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Salisbury, n. c., Nov. 16.--Upon infer-
nation furnished few days ago, which
at that time seemed to be reliable, your
representative reported a matter which
was calculated to do Mr.. Chas KluttZ
manager of cotton gin near this place,
an injury. Upon information since
brought out the fact appears that j. L.
Walser, tenant of the farm, contrary
to the statute covering such cases.
brought suit against Chas. Kluttz to re-
cover a penalty of $40 for failure to have
his scales tested by the Standard Keeper.
The justice of the peace, who was ap-
piled to, it is claimed, acted hastily IN
issuing the warrant as there is no Law
On the statute books compelling the own
ers of scales to have same tested. 1t is
reliably stated that Mr.. Walser carried
only one load to the gin run by MIR.
Kluttz, left it there without complaint as
to weights, and dates took this means of
harrassing the gin owner. There is no evil
dence to show that the scales We're
wrong and none to show that the owners
of the gin have failed in any duty or
that they have done a wilful wrong. The
parties owning the gin are among Rowan's
most substantial citizens, and upon in
formation which now appears to be thor
oughly reliable, this statement Is made in
justice to the parties concerned who are
FULLY exonorated
1t is earned that general order has
Just been issued by the officials OF the
Southern Railway prohibiting the running
oil freight trains on Sunday between
the hours of a. m. and p. M, except
for perishable shipments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
DR. Z. o. TAYLOR AT WAKE FOREST.
He Lectursd on american Citiz ,nship' and
the Scientific View Of Alcohol.
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Wake Forest, Ndy. 16, 1903.-The
students of Wake Forest College and citi-
zCns of the town generally have had =
very unusual treat in the coming of
Rev. E. O. Taylor ID. of Boston, Mass.
VINO closed course of lectures here last
night on American Citizenship. This ger
e:al subject was discussed in nasterfUl
way from the standpoint of the New
Testament, and that OF scientific tenn
perance.
DR.. Taylor takes the position that hlI-
man government is an ordinance of God,
and should be administered as seriously
and honestly as any other ordinance OF
which He Is the author; and that The
officer of law, according to Paul, is the
minister OF God to execute law in such
manner as to be terror to evil doors
and not a terror to good people.
He treated the subject of scientific TEN
1arance under the special titles, viz,
Microbes and Men, and Gods Message
in Science to Builders of Government"
DR.. Taylor is a scholar and treated II 5
subjects from a scholastic point of view
to the great delight of both faculty and
students.
He entered carefully and conservativey
upon the discussion of the nature of
alcohol, showing its origin as the ex-
creted product of the yeast microbe, and
which according to the consensus OF
scientific opinion is classed as a poison,
and is in no proper sense a food As a
poison he placed it in a two-fold classi
Ecation. among the narcotics, such as
opium and cocaine, and among the irri
tants, such as carbolic acid and corrosive
sublimate. and insisted that it should
be treated in social life and in legisla-
ton in exactly the same way as other
drugs are treated with which it is
classed.
He was listened to with great admir-
alton by the professors who are special
lists in chemistry, biology, bacteriology,
physiology and psychology, fro whose
departments he drew his facts
1t Is safe to say that Wake Forest
College never had greater intellectual
feast, or a course of lectures which
promise greater fruitage in higher ideals
of, citizenship than those just delivered
by DR.. Taylor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
Sale ofCity Property

BY virtue of authority given in decree
of Wake Superior Court, per w. M. Russ,
Clerk, in the special proceeding entitled
w. A. Myatt, administrator of Amanda
Miller, deceased, against Bette Harris
and others, will offer for sale at public
auction at the court house door of WaFe
county, on Saturday, the 14th day OF
November, 1903, at IL o'clock M, certain
real estate situate in the city of Raleigh,
said county of Wake, and more fully de-
scribed as follows:
First. The lot of land known as the
Hampton lot, on which four houses are
located, bounded on the north by A. b.
Vincent's lot, on the east and south by
the Training School property of Shaw
University, and on the west by Blount
street.
Second. Those lots known as the STAN
back and Pennington lots, on which four
houses are located, bounded on the north
by the lands of Mrs. Jeff. Fisher and
Mrs. Ed. Marlboro and others. on the east
by Blount street, on the south by the
lot of w. W. Lyon, and on the east by
the lot and property of Julius Lewis.
The lots will be offered for sale in such
way that purchasers will have opportu
nitv to buy small lot with one house,
or large lot with all four houses. Plots
and sizes of lots can be seen by applying
to the undersigned at his store in Raj
eigh, N C. The terms of sale are one
half cash and the balance in six months
from day of sale, with interest from day
of sale till paid, title to be reserved until
all the purchase money is paid.
This October a. 1903.
w. A. MYATT,
$1,000. Administrator
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
ATTEMPT TO LYNCH,
The Mob Demanded Keys Of
Sheriff thompson.
. Hs Did Not Have Them, and those Who
Would Have Lyrchsd Adam
Hunt Left Without
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Durham, n. c., Nov 16.-An attempt
was made at Roxboro last evening 10
lynch Adam Hunt. the negro who killed
the young man wilkins few days ago.
Mr.. L. j. Winstead, a young man vino
lives at Winstead but had been to Roxbcro
on visit, said that soon after midnight
4 party of some fifty men went to the
home of Sheriff Thompson and demanded
the keys to the Jail. He had previously
let one of his deputies have the keys
ard he was finally able to convince the
crowd that he did not have any access
To the jail.
After this the crowd left but were
expected TO come back again later in the
night. In the meantime Congressman w.
w. Kitchin, who was spending a day or
so at home, Hon. j. A. Long and few
others assembled to be present when
the crowd came back and use their infu-
ence to prevent a lynching in the coun-
tyf Their services were hot needed,
however, as they did not come back after
the negro.
Judge O. II. Allen spent last night in
the city and left this morning for Rox-
boro where he is holding court this week.
1t Is supposed that the negro will be
placed on trial at once and 1t is gen
orally thought that this fact will pre-
vent any further attempt to end the lie
OF the negro. The negro says that he
had no idea he would kill Mr.. wilkins.
but it is said that the State has evil
dence that Hunt remarked on the day
of the killing that there would be a dead
man in that settlement before night.
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$1,000.
NOTICE OF SALE.

BY authority of the last will and testa-
ment of Jefferson Smith, late of Wake
County. n. c., / will, on Monday, the
14th day of December, 1908, at IL O'Clock
NJ, at the Court House door Of Wake
County, Raleigh, N. c., sell to the high
est bidder for cash, that certain tract of
land being a part of the home place of
the said Jefferson Smith, which begins at
an old stump on the road, corner of same;
thence N. 10 E. $50 chains to a pine on
said road. ]. S. Johns corner; thence S.
SO degrees E. IS chains to maple in the
branch. ]. S. Johns corner; thence N.
S4H degrees E s chains to a pine
stump, r. Penny's corner In ]. Johns
inc; thencesS. 215 degrees w. 26 chains to
4 stake, r. Penny's corner: thence s. SIS
degrees e. 11.76 chains to a stake, r.
Penny's corner; thence N. 21a degrees E.
q. 10 chains to a stake, r. Penny's corner
in J. S. Johns line: thence S. ssh de-
grees E. 1857 chains to a stone, t.
Smiths corner in j. S. Johns line:
thence S. ~ degrees w. 1874 chains to
a red oak on the branch; thence up the
meanders of said branch 1896 chains to a
poplar, Charles Johnson's corner; thence
S. degrees w. 1880 chains to a small
pine and stone, D. T. Bryan's corner;
thence N. S51s degrees w. 1479 chains to
the colored school property; thence N. @
degrees w. 3,17 chains to a stake; thence
N. S51a degrees W. 3.17 chains to stake
IN same line; thence N. degrees w.
1913 chains to a dogwood, same corner;
thence N. 551s degrees w. $3.50 chains
to the beginning, containing 140 is acres.
D. H. BRYAN,
Executor J. Smith
Garner. N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
4 Dull WITH KNIVES
1Wo Men in a Furious and
Deadly Combat at
Rarnard's.
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Asheville, n. c., Nov. 16.-In fight at
Barnard's, in Madison county, Saturday
night, Lon Wells and Lawrence Hagan
were seriously injured; Wells being
stabbed by Hagan nine times, while Ha-
gan received three ugly gashes.
The men entered the store of a man
named Nichols, and Immediately began
to fight, both using knives. Mrs. Nichols,
who was alone in the store, ran out of the
store and went home. She told some men
that there was a fight going on there, and
the men upon reaching the scene found
both of the men lying in the floor, fearful
ly cut up and as bloody as stuck hogs.
Wells is the worse injured, and it is said
has small chance for recovery. Hagan is
also badly hurt, but not dangerously. The
cause of the trouble has not been learned.
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NOTICE.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Samuel
Jackson, who resided in Perquimans or
Tyrrell county, died some time between
1902 and 1915. That at his death he
owned certain swamp lands then in Tyr
rell county. now in Dare county.
The undersigned is anxious to learn
who are the heirs of Samuel Jackson
He has an option from the State Board
of Education upon the lands which for
merly belonged to Samuel Jackson ard
desires, If there are other heirs, to know
who they are and to ascertain what rights
they claim in said property, if any.
Correspondence regarding the same is
hereby solicited. Address me at Eliza
beth City, N. c.
October %. 1903.
A. J. BROWN.
1925 wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-17
TIE GOVERNOR OPENS THE FAIR.
A Gala Week Inaugurstsd in Goldsboro-- To
&c; Rid Of the Great Eastern"
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GoldSboro, N. c., Nov. 16.--At length
the date of the much heralded Pythian
taIr has arrived and this evening at 8
O'Clock the inaugural services which IN
stltuted the reign of the great gala week
IN Godsboro We're held in the spacious
fair building on West Centre street
when his excellency Governor Aycock dc
livered the address which marked the
opening occasion. Governor Aycock ar
rived on the noon train from Raleigh and
while in the city is the guest OF Major
and Mrs. w. H. Smith at their home on
William street
The purpose of the fair is to raise
funds to aid in the construction oil a cas-
tie hall for Ruffn Lodge No. 6. K of
p. of this city
The hall in which the fair is to be
held Is really a marvel of beauty in the
artistic conception of It's decorations and
the convenient arrangement of its num-
erous booths, which are occupied each by
a complement of ten young ladies' In
the ten booths. all OF which are hand
somely decorated by Sherwood HggS &
Co., of Raleigh, are the great galaxy of
contributors, too numerous to comprehend
and too varied to specify. These arti-
Giles are to be sold during the week
The city OF Goldsboro has filed a COM
plant with the clerk of the court and
sommons has been issued against Mr. l..
d. Gully to appear at the next term
Of Wayne Superior court and show cause
why he has not removed the old insight
ly wooden structure known as the Great
Eastern, which occupies a prominent po-
Sition on the lot adjoining the new city
hail. Legal proceedings have been insti-
tuted because the owner of the property
has refused TO remove the old building as
he had agreed to do.