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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
RAIN Stops GAME.
Horner and A. g. NJ. Were Hard at it Whom
Water Fell.

The ball game yesterday between Hor-
ner and A. and NJ. College promised to be
scorCher, but as luck would have it, the
rain stopped the game.
About 200 enthusiastic rooters came
out, the majority wearing the red and
white of A. and NJ, with an occasional
old gold and purple
The Horner boys We're confident of vic
tory for they had at their backs such
veterans as Davie Crockett, Pool, Ever
lit, Osteen. Turner and Fenrer. The A.
and NJ. boys, though not confident, went
into the game with a grim determination
to win.
The game started with snap and ginger
with A. and M. at the bat Asbury, the
little captain of the farmer boys, was
first up. but Everett was too much for
him and "Diddle' only knocked a fly to
left field, which was gobbled up by
James Hadley was not to go this way,
however, and on the first ball of Everett s
delivery cracked out a pretty hit to CEN
tire field Knox, next up, hit a easy one
to shortstop and the ball went from
Osteen to Crockett to Turner, making a
pretty double and retiring the side.
Pool, the first man up for Horner. fell
a victim to the invincible Holt and vain
ly punched the air three times. Crockett
followed, hit an easy one to Holt and was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
A HE|NOUS CRIME IS
CHARGED.
Three Raleigh Young Men
Accused of CriminaIly AS
sauIting Girl of Ii.

Three young white men of this city
are in the county Jail charged with one
oe the most heinous crimes on the whole
ca lendar
They are accused of having criminally
assaulted -year-old girl few
hundred yards beyond the Soldiers Home,
in the woods just off the New Road
The three young men are viii Put
ney, or Brer Putney, as he was called,
Arthur Gooch and Joe Smith.
The girl is Audrey V. O'Neill, daugh-
ter OF William O. O'Neill. She is just IA
years and few months old
The crime is alleged to have occurred
on Friday night, and yesterday the girls
father went to Magistrate Heflin and
sWore out a warrant for the arrest OF
the three young men named, on a charge
of rape.
The girls story is in effect as follows
On Friday night, April 10th, she accom-
panied Arthur Gooch to a church SER
vice in the chapel of the Soldiers Home.
At the close of the service they left the
Home, going down the New Road. After
they had gone q short distance they were
overtaken by Putney and Smith, and the
girl she alleges, was given some liquor
which drugged her and paralyzed her
powers of resistance, rendering her al
most demented. Then she was seized,
she says, dragged from the road and
criminally assaulted. each of her three
assailants accomplishing his purpose
Several inmates of the Soldiers Home,
among them Comrades Barnes, Jones and
T1,f fCIr, h. ipl
Friday night, at distance Of some 200
or 300 yards. They, however thought
nothing OF 1t at the time, believing it to
be negroes shouting at camp-meeting.
Still, the next morning they went to the
spot where the cries seemed to come
from and found a bow of ribbon which
they recognized as having been worn by
the girl in the chapel, and some articles
of womans clothing, considerably torn.
There were other signs OF a struggle, too,
il the bushes.
Mr.. William Medlin, who lives on the
New Road nearly opposite to where the
crime j salieged to have occurred, also
heard cries on Friday night.
Constable john r. Upchurch made the
arrests. He found Cooch and Putney at
game of baseball at the place of the
late Caswell Powell, some some seven or
eight miles southeast Of Raleigh. Joe
Smith was arrested between six and seven
o'clock in the composing room of the
o'clock in the composing room of a
printing office where he works.
The preliminary hearing has been set
for Wednesday, the 18th, at eleven
o'clock before Magistrate leflin.
Mr. O'Neill, the father of the girl, used
to be employed in the Internal Revenue
Department here.
The three young men claim that the
girl gave her consent. They admit that
all had been drinking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

thrown out at first Everett then follow
ed the lead of Pool and hit the air for
three.
the second inning Welch went out
from Crockett to Turner, Holt died on
pop TO the catcher. Isler was not to so
so easily however, and made a pretty
hit in left Shannonhouse, next up, went
out on an easy one to Everett, leasing
Isler on base.
Horner's second was a repetition of her
first. Osteen, the heavy hitter of the
league teams, punched hard, but all in
vain for Holt was too much for him.
Woodruff tried hard for a hit and put
one over first which might have been
clean hit, but our old reliable Welch held
that bag and Woodruff died without see
ing it, Turner then came to the bat. but
he. too fell victim to Holt's delivery.
In the third Miller went out from Ev
erett to Turner, Brockwell died by the
same route. Asbury hit q hot one to
Pool on third. which was cleanly handled
and retiring the side.
At this stage of the game a heavy
downpour of rain came and the rooters
and rOoterineS had to seek shelter as best
they could. After waiting some time for
the rain to sop the game was called off
and the crowd went home disappointed
A rain ticket was given to every one at
the gate and these are good at the next
game, Wednesday, with Red Springs.
The features of the game was the err
rorless playing of both sides and the
pitching of Holt, whose record was four
struck out out of six men who faced him.
f,lI
A. and NJ .......... ......0 0 90 2 0
Horner .... ............ 20 *-A0 0
Batteries: A. and M.-Holt and Brock
Well; Horner, Everett and James.
Summary: Struck out by Holt 4. by
Everett 0; base hits, Hadley and Isler
Umpire Mr.. Kelly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
So He Declares in a Published
Statement.
WRONG D0tRS TO SUFFER
The Whole Administration Of The Pos,-0ffice
Department is Made Subjsct to Inves-
iigaIion Under lhe Directions
He Has Given.
tBy het Associated Preas.l

Washington. April 13.-Postmaster Cen
eral Payne this evening gave out a state
ment III which he announced that the
investigation OF the affairs of the Post
office Department will be continued and
that any parties found guilty of wrong
doing will be dealt with summarily. The
statement is as follows:
During the months of January and Feb
ruary information and reports reached
me, which | deemed 1t for the public in
terest TO investigate, and /, personally,
gathered such information and facts as
would enable the proper officers of the
department TO undertake thorough in
Nestigation as TO the truth or falsity of
these reports l directed Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Bristow to take
the proper stepped to institute the neees-
sary inquiry using for this purpose the
postoffiee inspectors division and such
other methods as would thoroughly as
certain the truth or falsity OF the charges
or insinuations made, and he was in
structed TO proceed promptly and with
vigor during my absence Since my re-
turn this morning, ! have not seen Gen
eral Bristow, so that l am not advised
of the progress made. The investigation
will continue and ii any wrong-doing is
disclosed the parties guilty of such
ng-doing will be summarily dealt
with. If the system or method of doing
business in the department is faulty the
proper remedies will be applied without
fear or favor. l inauurated the investi-
CATION with the determination that 1t
should be exhaustive. it is proper for
me to add that l laid before the Pres-
dent the information which l had in my
possession and that he fuzzy approved
Of the action proposed by me-"
The whole administration of the Post
office Department is made subject to in
vestigation under Postmaster General
Payne's directions and every charge will
be probed thoroughly and the inquiry
adem as thorough as the departments
most expert inspectors can make it.
At the same time, MIR. Payne's pur-
pose is to give fair and just treatment
to all concerned and not to act arbitrar-
lily and with undue naste. For this rea-
son it can be stated that no immediate
changes of inspection in the personnel
of service are now contemplated
Changes will depend largely on the re-
port to be made by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General ristow's investiga
tion, although developments in meantime
may necessitate some deviation from this
policy
It is learned that it may be several
weeks or more bofer the postoffice in
spectors will be able to complete their
work. When they have finished Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow
will prepare a report on the whole sub
ject. The report necessarily will en-
brace matters as to which publicity may
not be warranted. so il is probable some
publication.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14

SAYS the Wilmington Dispatch, and the
first and only plant in existence is now
in operation near Councils Station on
the Seaboard Air Line. The new process
has already been proven to be a great
success and the plant is now working at
full capacity.
BY the new process, which is secret,
from one cord of pine wood can be ex-
tracted 10 gallons of pure turpentine 100
pounds OF rosin, 3 barrels of tar and
several bushels of charcoal. The plant
now has a capacity of twelve cords of
wood per day. 1t is believed that a
cord of wood contains Is gallons of pure
turpentine and in the perfection of the
plant it is probable that the full amount
will be extracted.
The market value Of cord of pine
wood is 1925. Spirits of turpentine is
worth So cents a gallon; rosin $190 and
81 95 per barrel; tar, $1.65 per barrel,
and charcoal Is cents bushel The
greatly increased value through the new
process is clearly demonstrated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Much Building at Wilson.

Especial to News and Obseryer.)
Wilson. NJ c., April 13.-Work on the
new Methodist church was resumed this
morning, and will be pushed to compile
ton. 1t will be an exceedingly handsome
structure. and will cost about $4,000.
Messrs. Boyllin G. Co. live. progressive
and m0nied men of our town. propose to
soon commence the building of several
large stores on Barnes and Goldsboro
streets. and an elegant opera house on
the corner of these streets, to cost aboIt
$4,000. The ground work has been laid
and a large force is now at work on the
mammoth factory being erected by ihe
Imperial Tobacco Company. The strikers
bothered the contractors but little, as
they procured brick masons FROM other
points.
warm contest is now on for the
mayoralty of this city-Messrs. Doane
Herring (present encumbenD and j. r.
Uzzell being the candidates for the place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Elks TO go 10 Wilson.

A lodge of Elks will be instituted at
Wilson on Thursday next and large
number of Raleigh Elks will be on hand
Raleigh Elks will leave here at 10:3
Thursday morning and reach Wilson by
2 o'clock p. m, this being in ample time
for the "fun" which is to begin at four
o'clock. 1t is hoped by the Elks that as
many from Raleigh as can attend will do
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
j. Richard Gattis Dead.

Mr.. ]. Richard Gattis died on Sunday
at noon at his home, 2O7 West Davie
street. He was carpenter and after
wards clerked here. Mr.. Gattis was a
useful citizen and had many friends. He
was only S5 and leaves a wife and three
small children. The funeral was held
from the Fayetteville Street Baptist
church at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
Mr.. Jno. T. Pullen conducting the SER
vices. Manteo Lodge of Odd Fellows, of
which he was a member, attended in a
body. The pall-bearers were Messrs w
II. Dones, w. d. Smith, Thos. Blake
Geo. Tonnoffskl, Chas. Beine and M. L.
Oldham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14

violates the right of free contracts; de-
nies the laborer the right of selling his
labor in a free market. The right to
labor is inherent in every man and
cannot be surrendered with sacrifice of
individual liberty and private property.
Compulsory arbitration denies the people
the right of acquiring private property
under lawful conditions. The unparal-
leled progress of the United States is
due to the democratic spirit in our in
dustries. Every man has been allowed
to manage his own business in his own
way, unhampered by the paternal inter
ference of a tyrannical government. The
logical result is that every organizer is
the king of the world today Our indus
trial system is so complex and inter
dependent that its management cannot
be transferred to the State.
THIRD SPEAKER.
The second speaker for affirmative was
Mr. l.. B. Harrell and his speech dealt
entirely with the justice of the decision
and its enforcement He showed that
it is thoroughly practicable to enforce
a decision; that a law without enforce
ment is impracticable and would not be
third party to the dispute then that
party's interest should be protected by
the State through enforcement of the
law. This enforcement. would be for the
justice of the parties to the dispute and
the mutual good of the State.
THE LAST SPEAKER
The last speaker and second for the
Il
ity. He said in part that it was not suffl-
cient for his opponents to point out the
evils of strike. They must prove that
compulsory arbitration is the best rem
edy for these evils and that it can be
and will be enforced We contend that
it is not the true solution of the in
dustrial problem, for the causes of
strikes and lockouts reside in the con-
ditons of labor and in the nature of the
human heart and such things cannot
be remedied by legislation. The question
must be left to work out It's own solu-
tion by natural evolution. In time we
will come to voluntary arbitration which
is the true solution of the problem If
adopted compulsory arbitration could
not be enforced. Tt is impracticable be-
cause of our Industrial life which is va
ried and complex and because of the
fact that you cannot force man to
work against his will which it implies.
Nor could a decision be enforced against
a manufacturer ID Not by fines, be-
cause you cannot fine the manufacturer
unless you can find the working man
and at present this in impossible be-
cause labor unions are not Incorporated
(2) Not by the State taking charge of
his plant for the American people do not
believe in State control. Nor can our
opponents argue that both parties would
abide by the decision of the court for
in at least one instance they would not
and the decision of the court must be en-
forced every time or its prestige will
be lost. Labor and capital both mis-
trust the State and labor unions are not
Incorporated, and to enforce them to
incorporate would heighten the dissatis-
faction and discomfort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
A Much Wanted Crook Nabbed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Memphis, Tenn, April 1.-THE police
here have arrested Jimmy Bryant, al
legged to be one of the most notorious and
skilful pickpockets, confidence men, and
all round crooks in the United States and
Great Britain.
The police say the man is wanted in
nearly every city of note in the country.
He was taken with two confederates on
a crowded excursion steamer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
A Strong Banking House.

The statement of the Citizens National
Bank published elsewhere, shows that its
business is large, and it's deposits grow
steadily. 1t is one of the oldest and
strongest institutions in Raleigh. man
aged With wisdom and mark success.
enjoying the fullest confden of it's
public.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Both Engineers Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Johns, N. B., April 11.-A collision
at Windsor Junction, n. s., between two
trains is reported. Engineers of both
trains are said to have been killed, their
fremen and some passengers injured
The junction is between Truro and Halt
fax on the Inter Colonial Railroad. Wire
communication between this city and
Halifax is interrupted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14

The Mechanics Dime Savings Bank is
growing every Gay in popular confidence.
in the number and aggregate of its de-
posits. The statement published else
where is evidence of it's steady, solid
growth. This bank has recently moved
into its own building-one of the best
banking houses in the State-and is one
of Raleigh's most prosperous institutions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
MIR. ARCHIE PARKER KILLED.
Also the Fall of Shelter Injuries Owen DaYid,
but Not Fat lily.
(special to News and Obser

Especial to News and Observer.)
Dunn, N. c., April 13.-Mr. Archie Par
ker an aged and respected white man,
was killed on the premises of the Erwin
Cotton Mills today by the farr of a shell
ter at Davids brick yard. Owen David,
a brother of the proprietor, was also in
jured. but not fatally
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Solid, Conservative, Strong.

Attention is directed to the splendid
statement of the National Bank of Ra-
leigh in to-days paper. This bank has
the largest capital of any bank in Ra-
leigh and is its oldest banking institu-
tions. 1t Is solid, conservative, strong
It's officers and directors are among the
most successful business men in Raleigh
and it enjoys the fullest confidence OF
the business world.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Visitors From the North
Especial to News, and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c., April 11-Mr and
Mrs. Thos. A. Mcintyre and party of
friends from New York, are sojourning
few days at the handsome Mcintyre es-
tate, near Verona, in Onslow county. The
party came down in the Pullman car
Salmon River
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
THE BROADAAX TRIAL
1t Will Begin Wednesday
Morning. No Excitement
Manifest.
Especial to News and observer)

Reidsville, N. c., April 13.-John Broad
max, the fifteen year-old murderer of
Sidney Blair, aged farmer, was arraigned
in special term of court today
Hon. A. j. Burton, A. D. Ivie, Ira
Humphreys, P. w. Glidwell, appointed
OF defend and L. ID. Reid will assist So
licitor Graves. A special venire of one
hundred men was summoned and trial set
for Wednesday morning. Judge Long, of
Statesville, viii preside. There is no ex-
cltement or danger of summary punish
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Five Killed in Mine Explosion.
lRv the Associated Press. }

Kansas City Mo, April ia special
from South McAlister. 1. T., says:
Five men were killed and two severely
burned to-day by a gass explosion in
Mine rs. of the Kansas and Texas Coal
Company at Carbon, Indian Territory
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Earthquake Shock in Mexico.
(By the Associated Press

Mexico, April 11.-A sharp earthquake
shock was felt tonight in this city. Some
excitement prevailed for time, many
people rushing into the streets. fearing
that the earthquake might prove seri-
GUS. No damage resulted, however 1t
is not known whether the shock was felt
in other portions of the republic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
The University Plays Today.
Especial to News and Observer }

NSPVCIdI 20 -NtWs anu ODStTVeI.J
Winston-Salem, N. c.. April 1S.-Win-
ston-Salem was early astir this morning
preparing for the baseball game between
the University of North Carolina and
Davidson College, but owing to inclement
weather, the game was postponed until
tomorrow. Varsity exhibits an excel
lent showing, while the Davidson lads
are confident of victory
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
To File Notice of Appeal Monday.
lRv the Associated Presa.l

st Paul, MINI, April 11--Judge Young
attorney here for the Northern Securities
Company stated today that the motive
Company stated today that the notion
case will not be filed until Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
DEBATE BETWEEN
TRINITY AND EMORY
The Question Shall We Have
Compulsory Arbitration.
DISTINGUISHED JUDGES
These Were Governors Aycock and Gambler and
Hon. T. A. Woodard---State Auditor B. F.
Dixon Presided---Professor Carm-
chaeI Was Keeper Of Time.

Trinity won the debate here last night.
The decision of the judges was deliver
ed by Ex-Governor Gambler of Georgia.
There was a good crowd, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather.
Ex-Governor Gambler spoke very highly
of all the debaters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
TWO REPORTED KILLED,
Eouth ern's southbound Mail pitched by Rock
Near Lexington.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charlotte, N. c., April 13.-No. ~,
Southern Railways southbound fast mail
was ditched near Lexington, N. c., this
afternoon by striking a rock on the
track. The engineer and fireman are
reported killed. No particulars now
AYailahln
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Reception to Lenoir Glass.

The ladies of the faculty of the A. and
M. College will on Wednesday evening
give reception in the new Pullen build
ing to the members of the senior class
of the A. and NJ. College
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
SOUTH DAKOTA CASE
BEGUN,
Reached Just Before Adjourn
ment of CourtYesterday.
Argument Today.
Especial to News and observer.)

Washington, d. c., April 13.-The South
Dakota case was reached just before ad
journment to-day. The argument will
hardly be considered tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14
Carolina Product Company.

The Carolina Product Company has
made a new and important discover in
extracting the product from pine trees,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14

Industry without knowledge is better
Than knowledge without industry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-14

If it wasn't for the weather lots OF
people would have no excuse for talk
ing.