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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
They Fear to Arrest the Wo-
man Suspected.
NEXT MOVE UNCERTAIN
The Material Evidence Against the Supposed
Murderess Cannot be Found, and ii
is Said The Womah's Name has
Been Dropped.
OBy the Associated Press.)

Buffalo, N. Y, March 6.-Despite the
fact that the police and the officials of
the district attorneys office have de-
clared repeatedly and continue to assert
that they are morally certain of the iden-
tity OF the person who murdered Edwin
l.. Burdick. and that that person was a
woman they still hesitate to make a de-
cisive move.
Suggestions that might give a clue to
the motive for the murder have been
eagerly sought and sifted. In Vulnerable
clues have been followed. The police say
many of these have strengthened their
suspicious until they are almost positive
of the identity of the murderer. but ma
terial evidence is lacking. Other clues
have either led to nothing or resulted
in more mystery.
The police are less communicative to-
day and there is n widespread feeling
that they arc at standstill for the pres
ent at least.
The name of woman which has been
under the searchlight of the authorities
for several days. it is said has been
dropped. The material evidence which
they have been expecting has not been
found and they have been brought to bay
in that direction.
w =. Webster. of Batavia. who was
one of the attorneys for Howan Benham,
has been retained by DIR. Seth T. Paine.
He does not say specifically that he is re-
tanned in view Of any complications in
Nolving Mrs. Paine in the Burdick MUIR
Ter case. but in an interview he showed
hat he he'd been in constant consulta-
ion with Or. Paine and stands ready to
ct promptly if any act of the Buffalo
authorities should threaten the liberty of
is clients wife Mr. Webster protested
trongly against the action of the police
owards Mrs Paine and declared that
hey dare not arrest her
Today Mr. Cussack made an interesting
admission regarding one Of the details
II the murder case on which heretofore
lie has not talked. Mr.. Cussack was
asked If the attorneys had determined
upon the kind OF weapon that was used
in committing the murder.
They have not he replied. 81 am
satisfied. however. that the putter was
not used in committing the murder. A
statement that the putter was used was
made, but I do not believe that was the
instrument"
He had not fixed opinion as to what
kind of weapon was used and he was
not sure that it was carried away from
the house by the murderer.
An official in a position to know the
facts susncion still points
to woman. ct points, ne said, ito one
who had to meet expenses amounting to
about 100 a. month without any visible
means to meet them" He seiA it was
impossible to make an arrest now. as law
yers are ready to apply for a writ of
habeas corpus that would disclose the
case at the outset.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
TONIGHT HAZEL KIRKE.
Special Ladies Matinee saturday---A Serious
Family.

Another good sized audience saw the
performance given by the Payton Sisters
Company, at the Monumental Theatre
last night. The audience were more than
repaid for their visit, as the play was
an excellent one. Bound By an Oath"
being the bill The characters were all
true and well acted. The company is a
good one and their popularity is shown
by the large audiences that have been
visiting the theatre all week Tonight
the company will present that most
beautiful and pathetic story in play,
Hazel Kirke."
The company has an exceedingly fine
line of specialties. Tonight there will
be five introduced between the acts
avoiding all tiresome waits. At the matt
nee on Saturday, there will be a sp2-
cialiy arranged bill for the ladies and
children, introducing for the first time
in Raleigh "A Serious Family" farce
comedy in four acts, it is bristling over
with bright and sparkling comedy, re-
plete with good specalties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Fire Claims Two Victims.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, March ELLEN Vail So
years old, and Elizabeth Vail, % years
old, met death in fire in East SEVENTEEN
street early today. The elder woman
was suffocated and the younger jumped
from the fourth floor The property loss
by the fire was small.
James Vail, the son of the older wo-
man. was the only one of the family who
escaped. He tried to rescue his mother
and sister, but was cut off by the flames
and forced to run to the rear fire es-
cape to save his own life. The ten
families in the house numbering one
hundred people became panic stricken
from the fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
BY POISON AND BALL
Trailed by BIoodhounds Muir
deTer Makes Swift Exit
From Earth.
By the Associated Press)

Henderson, KY, March 5.-Allan Mel
ton, a well-to-do farmer, who last night
fatally wounded his daughter and shot
Mrs. John Culver, committed suicide to-
day in barn when he found the build
ing surrounded by bloodhounds, which
had been sent in pursuit of him. Melton
went to the home of John Culver last
night, where his step-daughter, Mary
Melton, is years old, was spending the
night. Culver was away from the house,
Melton entered and seeing his daughter,
drew revolver and fired two shots.
Mrs. Culver ran into the room and
Melton fired. the ball passing through
her lungs. Melton went to the home
of Doc. Latter, two miles away where
he remained all night Early this morn
ing he went hame and bloodhounds
trailed him to a barn. When he heard
them coming he swallowed a large
amount of Paris green and then shot
himself through the head, falling dead.
1t is said he tried to hang his divorced
wife, and it is believed he returned to
try to kill his wife. This is thought
to be the reason he did not commit
suicide when ne shot the girl.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
To Study Agriculture Here.

Washington d. c., March 5.-Desirous
of developing the country's agricultural
resources by scientific methods, the gov
eminent of Nicaragua has decided to
send to the United States fifteen stud
ents, who shall be educated at the
Nicaraguan governments expense at
various agricultural schools in the South
ern States. Senior Corea, the Nicaraguan
Minister, through the kindness of the
Secretary of Agriculture has been sup
piled with detailed information regarding
the advantages offered at American
schools for the study of agriculture, and
will shortly select the Institutions where
they shall study.
Considerable interest is manifest ID
here in this plan, as it is probable a
larger number of Nicaraguan students
will be sent to America another year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07

Read This Bill, Ye Poor Toll
ers With SWarming
Youngsters.
(By the Associated Pross.)

Harrisburg, Pa, March 5.-Mr. Blum
lee, of Cannon county, the father of
eleven children, introduced in the House
today a bill to "subsidize large families
and to provide for gold medals for moth
crs of large families"
The bill provides prizes ranging from
$40 and medal to cost $40 to $50, a
geld medal, to mothers of families rang
ing from nine to fifteen children. The
seventh son or daughter born within the
state shall be educated at an expense to
the State not to exceed $500. The design
of the medals are to be furnished by the
governor The act shall not apply to any
woman who has been legally divorced
or separated from her husband.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
SAW HER PARENTS MURDERED.
Five Year Old Child Tells of Horrible Crime by
Robbers

Birmingham. Ala, March 5.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. c. Dickerson, prominent citizens
of Jasper county, were fatally injured
by a burglar early this morning near
Cordova and their home robbed of all
it's valuables. The weapon used by the
robber was a Ratchet and horrible
gashes on the faces of his two victims
show he was forced to use it vigorously.
Mr. Dickerson's five-year- daughter
notified the neighbors OF the tragedy,
and when they arrived at the house the
man and woman were unconscious lying
on a bed which was splashed with blood
the Ratchet lying nearby.
There is no clue to the identity of
the robbers, though posses have been
organized and are making every effort
to locate the guilty man. A telephone
message from Cordova late tonight says
Henry Walker, a negro, is being held
on suspicion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
DR.. Joseph Shepard is Dead.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N c., March 5.-Hr.
Joseph Christopher Shepard, one of the
oldest and most highly esteemed mem
bers of the medical profession in New
Hanover county, died at 9:15 o'clock to-
night after brief illness, aged Ga years.
DR.. Shepard had several times served the
city and county as superintendent Of
health, and enjoyed a large practice.
He was an assistant surgeon in the Con-
federate army, was captured at the fall
of Fort Fisher and sent to Governor s
Island, New York. Later he was OK
changed and detailed as surgeon in charge
of the Presbyterian Hospital at Green's
boro. He leaves wife, two sons and
three daughters. The funeral will be
conducted Saturday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
TIE FOOL KILLER BAD A DAY OFF
Child's Folly and Mans Criminal Imbecility
Caused Wreck on seaboard.
lBy the Aseociated pross.l }

Savannah Ga, March Sit was de-
velopod today by officials of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway that small white
boy. aged years, named Birdie Ryalis,
opened the switch at Evergreen, Fla,
which caused the wreck there yesterday
Of the Seaboard's Limited from Jackson
willie to New York. No reason is assign
ed except that the child wanted to see
what would happen"
Thirty minutes before the arrival OF
the train the boy told Postmaster A.
Herring. of Evergreen, that he intended
to open the switch, but the postmaster,
though he lives within $50 feet of the
switch. took no notice of the boys threat.
Both the boy and Herring have con-
fessed to these facts.
Acting Superintendent A. w. Towsley,
of the Fifth Davidson, said the boy was
in the custody of the officers of the road
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Secures Divorce by Fraud.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, March 5.-Henry M. Frey a
church worker and member of the Young
Mems Christian Association, was today
found guilty of perjury and sentenced to
an indefinite term in the penitentiary,
and to pay fine of 81 000
Frey in order to secure a divorce from
his Wife, Myra Frey, told the latter
falsely that he had in youth married and
later deserted a wife who had got on
his track. BY this story he persuaded
his wife to visit relatives in Ohio. While
she was away he secured a divorce, al
leging desertion. Two witnesses for Frey
were found guilty also, but were let off
with light fines on account of mitigating
circumstances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
GIVES RosEs UNDER GALLows.
Murderer Presents Them to Deputies Just Be-
foro He swings.
(By the Associated Prcss.y

Duluth Mimi, March En- the same
court room in which he had been con
victed of tie murder of his sweetheart
Charles z. L. Henderson, d negro. was
hanged at ? o'clock this morning.
The prisoner. while striving to appear
Indifferent, displayed a calmness in the
face of his doom that filled spectators
with feeling of awe
To each OF the deputies the prisoner.
as If he were an attentive host, handed
Icses. To Sheriff Butchart he gave a
testament remarking quietly as he did
So
II want about thirty minutes to talk"
The sheriff nodded assent and then, with
out tremor in his voice, the murderer
began his address. He expressed no sor-
row for his deed, and said that it would
come out that the crime was not pre-
meditated After talking for about half
an hour he turned to the sheri1, straight
enod up and said
Il am ready"
He held his hands behind him for the
cuffs, and the black cap was adjusted
The execution followed
The crime for which Henderson paid
the death penalty was the murder on
June 2lst last of Ida Mccormick. He
had gained entrance to her rooms IN
known to her and seereted himself in
a closet While there he overheard the
woman declare that she loved Hender-
son no faore and that another had gained
hei affection. Suddenly he burst through
the door and with huge knife in his
hand plunged it into the woman seven
teen times. Henderson, following his
conviction. addressed a long plea in verse
To the Governor. speaking of his sthe
prisonor's) services in the Spanish War
and asking for a pardon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Celebrates Second Anniversary.

The Retail Clerks Association cele-
br2ted its second anniversary last night
The evening was an enjoyable one and
those who attended were greatly bene-
fitted by the instructive talks delivered
The following program was rendered;
/. Call to order by Joe S. Corrcll
master of ceremonies.
2 Prayer by Rev. G.. r. Adams.
3. Address of welcome, by ]. S. Correll
Music.
4. Address by Sherwood Higgs.
Music.
5. Address by S. w Whiting
Music.
6. Address by N. b. Broughton.
Music
Z. Response by w. r. Hunter.
s. Refreshments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Riot Among Italians Suppressed,
(By the Assoclated Prcss.l

Parkersburg w. Va, March 5.-Four
foremen on the construction work of the
extension of the Little Kanawaha Rail
way, part of the Gould system, assisted
by constable, suppressed a riot among
thirty Italian laborers near Burning
Springs last evening. The Italians wanted
to leave because work was delayed on
account of high water. They were told
they could not leave until they had
worked out their railroad fare, which
had been paid from Chicago A battle
ensued, in which axes, clubs and re-
volvers were used. One Italian had an
arm cut off and four are said to have
been fatally hurt. They are being cared
for at the home of an American. After
the fight twenty-five Italians escaped
to the woods and have not been captured,
although warrants are out for their ar
rest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Southern Gets Western Connection
fBv ana AsaocIated Press

Birmingham, Ala, March 5.-The Age
Herald tomorrow will say:
1t is stated on good authority that the
San Francisco and st. Louis. known as
the Frisco System, control of which was
recently acquired by the Rock Island in
conjunction with Morgan Southern Rail-
way interests, will be parcelled as fol-
lows:
That part of the Frisco between Bir-
mingham and Memphis to be operated
as a part of the Southern System, and
that part west of the Mississippi as
part of the Rock Island.
1t is not stated when this arrangement
will become effective, but it is believed
that ii will be some time within the next
ninety days.
The Southern thus gets great western
connection without departing from its
policy of keeping itself east of the
Mississippi.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
THE WATERS STILL RISE
Half Million Dollars Lost Through Blizzard
in Texas.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Natchez, Miss, March 5.-The river
1yuge is 44.5, five tenths above the
danger line and rising. The NatcheZ and
Bayou steamer Betsy Ann, twelve hours
late, arrived this afternoon. Land out
side of the levees is being rapidly COW
cred with water. Hutchins Landing and
Fort Adams, are the only places between
Natchez and Bayou Sara, 104 miles, where
stock can be taken in safety.
Fort Worth, Texas, March 5.-Railroad
men returning from the Panhandle .coun-
try state that the situation resulting
from the blizzard is the worst ever
known. The estimated loss to the stock
men of Texas and the territories. it is
said, win reach half a million dollars.
What is considered a conservative cs-
innate of the loss of live stock is given
at % per cent. and some ranches report
as high as rs per cent. The Natador
ranch lost 800 head.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Corbett and Jeffries to Fight.

Baltimore, Mr., March 5.-James J. Cor
bett and BILLY Delaney. the latter rep
resenting James J. Jeffres. met here to-
night and signed articles for fight for
the heavy weight championship of the
world 1t was agreed that the contest
take place in California in July or
August, 1903, under the auspices of the
Athletic Club offering the largest purse.
The men are to spar 20 rounds to a de-
cision the winner to receive Is per cent
of the purse. the loser to take % per
cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Gift of a Million to Barnard,

New York, March 81. was announced
today by the trustees of Barnard Col
lege that a gift of $1,000 900 had been
made to that institution by person
known only to President Butler and
Treasurer Plimpton
The money is to be used for the pur-
chase of land adjoining the present col
leoe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Resists Arrest 10 the Death.


Ardalusia, Ala, March 5.-Chas jeff
coats, alias Charles Johnson. who was
wanted in Swainsboro Ga. for the muir
der of j. G. Flanders, deputy sheriff of
Emmanuel county, was shot to death
today near Watkins bridge. on Yellow
River, by Deputy Sheriffs Priesthood
and Dunston, who were attempting to
arrest him. Jcffcoats was also wanted
in South Carolina for murder. There
is a reward of $1,000 for his capture
from Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
JUDGE JUSTICE WILL TRY HAYWOOD.
He has Consented to Exchange Courts With
Judge Bryan.

1t was learned last evening that His
Honor, Judge Michael II. Justice. would
be on the bench at the next term of
court in this country Judge Justice
has notified Judge Bryan in answer to
Judge Bryan's request that he would
hold this court. This is the court which
will try Mr. Ernest Haywood if there is
no continuance Of the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Ira D. Sankey Stricken Blind.
(By the Associated Press.l

New Castle, Pa, March 5-Charles C.
Sankey of this city, has just received
word that his counsin, Ira d. Sankey,
the world-famous evangelist has been
stricken blind at his home in Brooklyn,
N Y. Several months ago his sight
began to fail and treatment of noted
experts failed to help him. The trouble
came from a cold which settled in his
eyes. IT is announced that his sight may
be restored after prolonged treatment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Will Recommend the Judges Removal
DIV the Associated Press.)

Richmond Va, March 5.-The Iegisla-
tive committee, which has been investi-
gazing the charges against Judge Camp
bell, of Amherst county, growing out of
the horsewhipping by the judge of Rev.
Or. Crawford of the Anti-Saloon League.
reached a conclusion tonight. deciding to
report unanimously in favor of the
judges removal from the bench.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
The Negro a. & M, Presidents
(By the Associated Press. ]

Chattanooga, Tenn. March 5,-The first
annual conference of the Presidents OF
the Negro Agricultural and Mechanical
colleges in the Southern States convened
here today. Georgia, Alabama. Arkansas.
Florida. Kentucky. Mississippi, North
Carolina. Maryland and Texas being rep
resented.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Knapp's Fifth Victim Buried.
(By the Associated Press.)

Hamilton, Ohio, March 5-The funeral
Of Hannah Goddard, the fifth of Alfred
Knapp's victims, took place today from
the morgue. The request of Mary Knapp
King and her husband for the remains
to be buried at Cincinnati was refused.
Neither Knapp nor the public was al
lowed to see the remains
Mrs Sadie Wenzell, sister of Knapp
has retained four attorneys in Cincin-
natl, and they will soon agree with
Prosecutor Gard on the day for the pre-
liminary hearing. m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Panic Creating Biz re.
(By the Associated Press.)

NI'y IIt HooUOIoIVU I IN17I
New York, March 5.-TWo hundred
guests in the Sturtevant House at
Broadway and Twenty-nnth street were
greatly excited early today by blaze
in the basement of the building which
filled the halls with smoke. Men women
and children rushed to the sidewalk and
one woman, who appeared at the second
story window with baby in her arms.
tried to iump to the street. Firemen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07

stopped her. Two men were arrested
and locked up charged with robbing
several rooms from which frightened
guests had fled. The property damage
was confined to the basement and did
not exceed 81. 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
Member of Randolph Macon Faculty
Dead.

Richmond Va, March 5.-Rev. DR..
William f. Edwards. professor OF Moral
Philosopher at Randolph Macon College,
Ashland. died tonight. aged sixty-two
years. He was a prominent member Of
the Virginia Conference NJ. Il. Church.
South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
WHY :?

The reason One Minute Cough Cure relieves cough
In minute, is because it acts first on the mucous
membrane right where the cough troubles IN the
throat deep-seated on the lungs, destroying the
microbes or cough germs and clearing the phiegm.
One Minute Cough Cure not only destroys the dis
ease germs and clears out their poison, but 1t gives
strength and elasticity to the delicate membranes
which protect the throat and lungs opens the air
passages and promotes unrestricted breathing.
Causes the blood to receive its natural supply Of
oxygen. thus exhilaratng the pulmonary ORGANS with
such strength and vgor that the lungs ana bronchial
tubes become bulVarks against the inception OF dis
ease. Asthma Bronchitis, La Grippe. Cold on the
Lungs and all Pulmonary Complaints that are c1rabls
are ruckIv cured bv fhn use of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07

when a man is in love he doesn't know
p difference between brass band and
rGnd organ.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07
no r,TfRE I,OT.D IN ONr nav

10 NUItF a Guild IN UNE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
This signature L. w. GROVE on every
box. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-07

Smoke La Josephine" SC. Cigars.
The daily sentinel., 1903-07-02
WANDERED FROM HOME.

The western part of the city, in the
vicinity of the home of j. b. Went
worth, agent at the Union depot, was
in furore of excitement last evening
at about . 80 O'Clock over the disa-
appearance of Mi IS Madge Straw, a
niece of Mr.. Wentworth.
Miss Straw has been sick for the
past several days with terrible head
ache. That together with the severe
heat of yesterday made her delirious
and while in this condition she left
her home and walked aimlessly about
the streets in that part of the CITY
and at last wandered north of the city
limits to a point about two miles from
her home.
When her absence was discovered
and the fact that she was so ill, her
relatives knew at once that she must
have wandered away in fit of deleri-
um. Searching parties with her uncle
in the lead began securing the country
and at last found her at the point in
dicated above. She was then in
state of collapse due to her terrific
suffering and from the effects of the
long walk in the sun.
Kind hands brought her back to the
Wentworth home where she found IA
refuge. She was still very ill at II
late hour last n light but this morning
was improved and quite herself again
though suffering from the ill effects
i 81,
awful headache from which she had
suffered for the past several days.
Miss Straw is one of the beautiful
and popular girls of the city and it is
the hope of all her friends and acqua-
lntances that she will suffer no per-
manent ill effects from her walk. DR..
Ingersoll has the young lady under
his care and reports her progressing
toward complete recovery.