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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Registration books for the city election
close Friday at six o'clock.
II you want to vote in the city election
you must register before Friday night or
you can't vote.
Mr.. Sterling M. Gary, clerk of the Su-
perior court of Halifax county, is in the
city. He is easily one of the first clerks
in the State.
Sheriff A. e. Stevenson Of Wayne, was
here yesterday with a young negro for
the penitentiary, sentenced to six years
for HOUSEKEEPING.
The meetings at the First Baptist
church continue this week Services be-
gin at 1880 each night. Great interest
is being manifested.
Prof. James Dinwiddie left yesterday
to visit Greensboro, and also goes to
Richmond on his way to attend the Edu-
. cational Conference.
---
Mr.. VIII Robins is preparing to build
a handsome residence at his country
place on the Holleman road. just beyond
the present residence
Judge T. r. Purnell left yesterday to
City. 1t is not expected that it Will be
In session more than two days.
This week appeals from the Twelfth
District will be argued In Supreme court
- Ill
Castor, Lincoln and Cabarrus are iu-
cluded.
Rev. Walter Holcomb, of Montreal,
who has been with the Sunday School
Tour Party. was here yesterday on his
way from Greenville to Memphis, Tenn.
He reports the Sunday school meetings
as having been highly successful.
-
Raleigh was royalty billed yesterday
for the May Carnival and the poster work
is gorgeous. A crew of posters did the
same for Goldsboro, while other crews
were at work in Wadesboro and Rocking
ham. A crew is also at work in Wake
county.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. n.
NOVEL; died Sunday at the residence in
West Raleigh, and the funeral services
were held yesterday by Rev. r. S.
Stephenson at the residence. after which
the remains were taken to Cary for in
terment.
The meeting now going on at the
Fayetteville Street Baptist church CON
tinues with undated interest. Ten per-
sons have already been received for
baptism and others will probably unite
with the church. Rev. r. ]. Bateman
will preach again tonight.
This afternoon at four o'clock, there
will be a baseball game between the
Halifax Street and Hargett Street teams
near Steinmetzs place. The batteries
will be Duckett and Thompson for Hall
fax. and Sawyer and Hulin for Hargett
Street. Lots OF snap and ginger may
be expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Falling off in Fertilizers.

Commissioner of Agriculture s. L. Pat
terson says there has been a decided fall
ing off during the last two weeks in the
demand for fertilizer tags on the part
of the manufacturers. He thinks this is
due to the wet weather throwing the
farmers back in their work, as there is
no reason to suppose that the buying of
fertilizers is over for this season
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR
Typewriter Ribbons and Carbon Pa
pers from me. Ribbons Use to $1.00, or
$500 and $500 per doz. Dozen rates in
one-half dozen lots. Cartoons $500,
$3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500 per hundred
Satisfaction guaranteed in every case.
Send me a trial order B. f. Hobgood.
Jr., Durham, n. c.
15-12t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Trial of Insurance Sharper.

Insurance Commissioner James r.
Young goes to oxford today to appear
at the trial of j. A. Massey, the man
who was arrested in Keysville Va, at
the instance of Mr.. Young. Massey went
around as a life insurance agent, writing
policies and never RENTING anything to
the companies he purported to represent
He operated In several counties in tbs
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

FOR SALE-A SELECT STOCK OF
drugs and fixtures at New London, N
c., the nearest point to the great water
power plant being developed at the
"Narrows" on the Yadkin river A
good location for NJ. ID. if sold. Rea-
son for sale going South For particu
lars, address, G. T. Cochran, New Lon
don, N. c. 21-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WANTED-AN ENERGETIC MAN WITH
good education to represent in Eastern
North Carolina an old established bust
ness. Work to commence May 1st
Address, with references, Lock Box 466,
Raleigh, n. c. 21-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Union Depot Hearing May End,

The Corporation Commission has set
May the 2nd as the day on. which they
will hear the application of the Citizens
of Durham for Union Depot. A letter
asking for a hearing was received yes
terday from the Citizens Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Ten Cents Per Line
(Six Words to the Line0
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 20 CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADyER-
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.

BAPTIST FEMALE
University and Edenton Street church
a large gold watch bearing the mono
gram IN. c. g." Finder will be re-
warded by returning the watch to r.
T. Vann, at Baptist Female University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

MOLER'S BARBER SCHOOL, NEW
YORK CITY.
More students wanted. Eight weeks
completes. Wages Saturdays; $40 to $15
weekly guaranteed graduates. Can earn
tree scholarship. board and transporta-
ton before entering. Special induce
nents now. Write for catalogue.
21-6t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

TYPEWRITERS.l YOU ARE
thinking of buying new machine,
write to me and let me make you an
offer from a fine assortment of new and
second hand ones that / have to dis
pose of within thirty days at any
price. Address Typewriter, care News
and Observer.
4-16-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WANTED.-AN EXPERIENCED Or
gan Salesman at once to sell from wa
gon. Answer stating salary expected,
with references. Woodland Copeland
e. Bum, Spring Hope, N. C.
4-5-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
MORPHINE,
LAUDAN'

MORPHINE, LAUDANUM, COCAINE
and Liquor Habits permanently and
painiessly cured at home; no detention
from business; action immediate;
leaves patient in natural, healthy con-
dition without desire for drugs. Cure
guaranteed for $1,000. Write for par
ticulars. DR.. Long Co., Atlanta, Ga.
1-2-wed., fri, sun-39t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

LOST BETWEEN PERSON STREET
and Crabtree. black leather purse con-
tanning some small change, gold chain,
ticket from New York to Red Bank.
owners card. Reward if returned to
this office. If
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Educational Progress in Randolph.

Three white school districts were re-
Gently consolidated in Columbia town
ship, Randolph county, and two colored
districts in another township. Providence
township will vote a local tax for schools
on May It'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

FOR SALE-ONE SECOND HAND COM
bination safe, also four show cases, all
these articles in good condition. Apply
to Thos. Capehart, Kittrell, Vance Co,
N. G.. 4-14-1m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

TIMBER FOR Saloon ABOUT 1000
acres of land in miles of Nashville,
N. c. John A. Harrison, No. 4O4 More
head Avenue, Greensboro, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WANTED-A YOUNG STENOGRAPHER.
Address in own hand writing and state
salary wanted. Address Business
Man" care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WHEN YOU WANT A SEWING MA
chine or anything about one, call Sim
ger store. All phones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WANTED-A DRUGGIST. SINGLE MAN
preferred. Address OK" care News
and Observer. 18-4t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
Leave Raleigh Daily


Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to p m. tonight: Tuesday. clearing.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, go; minimum tenn
perature $50; mean temperature, $50;
total rainfall, .3S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

For LaGrippe and Influenza
use CHENEY'S EXPECTO-
RANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
YOUR ATTENTION

New Neckwear, Shirtwaist Suits and
Belt Pins, Straw Hats and decorators
materials, attractively priced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

TRUSTWORTHY PERSON IN EACH
county to manage business of old es-
tablished house of solid financial stand
ing. Straight bona fide weekly salary
of SIS paid by check each Wednesday
with all expenses direct from head
quarters. Money advanced for ex
penses. Manager, 3S2 Caxton Building,
Chicago.
LIT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

WANTED-AT ONCE AN EXPERT
enced Life Insurance Special Agent for
North Carolina by an old line compa-
ny. Straight salary paid to the right
man without any strings. Address
Manager, P. o. Box $50, Raleigh, N C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
BARGAINS IN WASH GOODS.


Offers that cannot be matched. Buy
much. or little; suit your own wants
There Us no limit as to quantity while
the supply lasts.
One case of fine Batistes, neat stripes
and fgures-fast colors, worth 2 lie
Speclal 80. .,.......... DC
Corde Dimities in floral designs. Polka
Dots, stripes and figures. Worth lOc
Special :. :. =. :. =. ........... 71ac
Blue Bell Batiste and Duchesse Dimi-
ties are on a table to themselves and
stand unmatched at the price by any
offering of the distinctive character
Regular I5c quality for. .121bc
Matchless display of Laces, Stripe
Lawns, plain shades and two tone colors
zoe values ................ l5c
Mercerized Waistings in prodigal dis
play of entirely novel designs and color
effects of alluring attractiveness.
Observation-Disclosures. rs and 35C
Fancy stripes Belts-Damask figured
Lace stripe and basket weaves of highly
Mercerised Waistings-4O, so and Use
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
PEARL PINS

New lot of Pearl Shirt Waist Sets and
Belt Pins Black and Oxfords-25 and so
Hard Enamel, Rhinestone, Gilt and
Sterling Silver Novelty Brooches. SOC
Sterling Silver and indestructible Pearl
Cuff Link Buttons. .........25 and Soc
Coral, Pearl and Fancy Bead Fan
Chains. ..... :. >. ....25 and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21
LADIES NECKWEAR.

S and LADIES' NECKWEAR.
"'oi' Pretty and fascinating line of new neck
wear. Stocks Crepe de Chine Ties and
Turn Collars.
Wash Lawn Ties with dainty embroid-
cry and hemstitching, plain and turnover
BUY effects 80. ..............5. 10 and Csc.
wants Embroidered and Lace Turnover Col
while lars in all the late styles, Silk and Wash
able effects............25, 80 and Use.
New Silk and Crepe de Chine Stocks
trlpes and Ties Lace and embroidery trimmed
lie in white and black and white and colors
SC. ................75c. $1.00 and $125
Polka SILK BELTS
10c
~, New things in our belts. Straight and
~ graduated. Oxodized Buckles in Water
Dimi- Nvmpb and Crane designs. rs and soc
-. CIIATELAlNE BAGS.
'acter Imitation Seal and ooze calf, with Gilt
Ia1hc Steel and Gun Metal Trimmings-back
CO. and colors-25c., Soc, Use, $1O0,
,olors
15c STRAW HATS.
al dis The time is ripe and the sales will be
color rapid. The new styles are fetching and
the prices popular. We can fit you
, Or now.
cured boys 0u"" Ii"'S''. 30 anu oo''
highly Soc Tx and s1OoI
Toe Mems Panama and Gibson Styles
$3.50, $500 and $500
FLAGS AND BUNTING.
Is and
=, ro Show your patriotism. Take the lead
Nv w and decorate early. All kinds Of decorat-
ana ing materials-U. S. Flags, all sizes and
SOC kinds, Bunting, Mounted Flags, Stream
Pearl ers, Fans, Shields, Fancy Paper Festoon
ro ing in X. of p. tri-colors.
~ Contracts taken for exterior decorating,
Fan Floats BOOTHS and Floral Parades All
SOC new stock.
a55zin7oY6e
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Mr.. VIII Robins is preparing to build
a handsome residence at his country
place on the Holleman road. just beyond
the present residence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Judge T. r. Purnell left yesterday t.
hold the Federal Court at Elizabeth
City. 1t is not expected that it Will be
In session more than two days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

This afternoon at four o'clock, there
will be a baseball game between the
Halifax Street and Hargett Street teams
near Steinmetzs place. The batteries
will be Duckett and Thompson for Hall
fax. and Sawyer and Hulin for Hargett
Street. Lots OF snap and ginger may
be expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

The meeting now going on at the
Fayetteville Street Baptist church con
tinues with undated interest Ten per.
sons have already been received fol-
baptism and others will probably unite
with the church. Rev. r. J. Batemar
will preach again tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Prof. James Dinwiddie left yesterday
to visit Greensboro, and also goes to
Richmond on his way to attend the Edu-
cational Conference.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. n.
NOVEL; died Sunday at the residence in
West Raleigh, and the funeral services
were held yesterday by Rev. r. S.
Stephenson at the residence, after which
the remains were taken to Cary for in
terment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Mr.. Sterling M. Gary, clerk of the Su-
perior court of Halifax county, is in the
city. He is easily one of the first clerks
in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Rev. Walter Holcomb, of Montreal,
who has been with the Sunday School
Tour Party. was here yesterday on his
way from Greenville to Memphis, Tenn.
He reports the Sunday school meetings
as having been highly successful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

The meetings at the First Baptist
church continue this week. Services be-
gin at 1880 each night. Great interest
is being manifested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

This week appeals from the Twelfth
District will be argued in Supreme court
The counties of Mecklenburg, Cleveland
Castor, Lincoln and Cabarrus are in,
cluded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Registration books for the city election
close Friday at six o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

II you want to vote in the city election
you must register before Friday night OF
you can't vote.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-21

Sheriff A. e. Stevenson, Of Wayne, was
here yesterday with a young negro for
the penitentiary, sentenced to six years
for housekeeping.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-29
STRICKEN
SUDDENLY
Mr. Goodliff Died at the Bed
side Of His Wife.
HEWAs APPARENTLY Il.
AHemorrhage Ended His Life in Five
Minutes-Was Proprietor Of the
Marble Yard at the Entrance
to Oakwood.
HEWlAS APPARENTLY WELL,

While standing by the bedside OF his sick
wife, Mr.. william II. Goodlift, well
known resident OF Richn1oad, was sud
denly stricken last night With a hemor-
rhage from the effects OF which he died
few moments later.
Apparently in the best OF health, Mr..
uoodir left his office about tho usual
hour In the early evening and proceeded
to his home, which is situated near the
Oakwood Cemetery. He ate supper and
then went to serve at ths bedside Of slrs.
Godlitf, who has recently been quite sick.
About 9 o'clock Mr.. Goodlif arose to hand
his wife a glass Of water. and as he did
SO he was suddenly stricken down. Med
:cal aid was at once summoned. but In
less than fifteen minutes he WAS dead.
The death of Mr. Goodliff will come az
a great shock to his many friends
Throughout the city. He was we'll known,
particularly in the East End. and was
held in high esteem.
For several years Mr. Goodliff had con-
Quoted the marble-yard near the cemetery.
i5e5was about forty-eight years Of age and
had lately been IN most excellent health.
/, o TO ten minutes or so before his death
he seemed hale and hearty. He leaves
hip widow, one son. Cullen. aged ten
years. and brother, Mr.. Alfred ,Goodlif.
Of this city. He was q member of the
independent Order of Odd-Fellows. OF the
Knight of Pythias and of the Woodmen
OF the World.
AS yet no arrangements have been made
for the funeral.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-29
IS
FOUND. DEAD.
a Case That May Be Murder
in Henrico County.
POLICE ARE At WORK ON 1T.
Body Reported to Have Been Discoy-
cred in the Basement Of a House on
Chestnut HiIl-Arm and
Leg Cut off.

The mutiiated body Of an Infant white
child has bean discovered in Henrico
county, under mysterious circumstances.
An Investigation has been set afoot and
there appears. at tho present strong evil
dence of foul play.
Details of the discovery are meagre. A
special constable from Chestnut Hill ap-
peared at the courthouse Yesterday after
room and reported the case to one or two
OF the officers. BY wllora he was at once
sent 10 DR.. Lorrimer James. the coro-
ner, wholast night went to Chest tnut Hill
to look into the ma tier. To what conclu-
sion the investigation OF DR.. James led
could not be ascertaned last night.
According to the special constable the
body OF the infant was found in the base
ment of a house on Chestnut HILL One
arm had been severed from the body and
a leg was cut off. The constable left
the remains for awhile after lie found
them and when he returned some negroes
had taken the little body and buried IT,
The place OF interment, however, was
known and was easily located.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-29
VIRGINIA.

Bears eat a tpo-year-old child in Bed
ford county-One cent damages awarded
In Winchester for whipping boy--Nan-
rills--Ma sonic grand officers In Peters. !.
5burg-Yo Young Tocce !s welded at last In
Norfolk--Segro insults lady In l.eaing s !
ton.--St. Paul's Church at Suffolk is con-
secrated Giles county eioping lovers
King case In court at Bristol..-child
burned 10 death at East Radfora---
A!onzo Reamer indicted for. murder at
Dog law is needed In spot,
in Orange Strange death Of Grant Col
sin at Newport News-1Physiclan who
.aamined pr, Wines body In staunton
does not believe that II was injured IN a
lieved st Sorfolk-Hearing on the
sscbynoeIe award--Petition for local op-
ton election in Ansusta----M Marriages:
g,rhadeMs Hudgins and Miss Annie schott
Bernard at Petersburg: E. G. Dngas and
Mrs. Lucrstia r. Cecil at Norfolk: T. j.
ellis and Miss Annie Harrison at Peters
burg: g. w. Brown and Miss Grace G.
and and Miss susie Acres at Frederickaburg:
IS. J. UlIman and MSS Rose May Sum
Srisr.;s elf III n Norfolk: O. w. Price and MISC
Alice Y. Lindsey ct Alexandria; ]. w
donsSilie: H. snnte, and siiss Anna Nun,
day at Roanoke: ]. w. Mcdonald and
Miss Virginia Louise Bland at Ports
mouth; j. F. Aguly and Mis-. Maud
Wright at LeIingtoI-peatIhs;;, I;, n Mrs, N,s
ouiy at Ava: William R. Clarke at Oak:
Hugh Mckay at Norfolk; Mrs ]. J, Trice
Mt Mineral: ". c. Nycun at Newport
! 5ff;sws a. G: .Appich at Alexandra; Mrs.
susan n. Grubhs at othma; William
KrIse In Louisa: A. I. Spencer at Roam
oko ! Dr.. William Gibson at Alexandria.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-29
GENERAL.

Score or rsiore killed In wreck OF Sunset
Limieed and another passenger train on
the Southern Pacific: cars caught fire and
eleven were consumed---Sumber OF dead
In wreck on New JeSsey Central 1. now
placed at twenty, with two who cannot
recover--warm debate In the United
states Senate over the question Of cruelty
German naval officer. who was on ves-
Eel In Manila Bay imbroglio, kills him
self at Knoxville, owing to ina bility 10
regain his ealth--Nirgipia painter In
Boston engaged in painting a handsome
drop curtain for theatre---Knoxyille
bride Of only two weeks deserted by her
husband during tho nigkt--Boston mil
lionaire announces his engagement to a
telephone girl whom he met at Old Point,
and has entered suit against another hello
beauty to recover handsome Jewels
{ Six persons killed and number 5inj ured
by a boiler explosion at Admission. Ala
Three persons killed by head on collision
of stock trains near. Chicaso--R chmond
man meets flance In New York, where
ahe had come from Sweden to wed him
sto-day--Gountess Russell has married
enother hus sband-- EXC Congressman F'ltz-
gerald after consultation In Washing
ton with Southern politicians. announces
that Richard Olney is the only logical
candidate for the Presidency for tho
. Democrats New Yorker writes to
his policy Of social equality With negroes
land favors the repeal of the Fifteenth
Amendment OF the Constitntion--Pr Presi-
dents OF coal companies may be sum
noned before the strike commission to
answer questions about limiting the sun
MY Of coal--Elght Americans killed by
aaui Indians. Ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-01-29
SET FREE TO GO TO
GHILD'S FUNERAL
Why Justice Crutchfleld Re.
leased a Man From Prison
on Yesterday

Justice Crutchheld has a. very big heart,
which was exposed yesterday when he
released Joe Shortel from the city jail
Shortel was arralgned before court sew
eral days ago for badly treating his wife.
This was not the first time. and when
1t was shown that he had got drunk
and abused his wife and carried off a.
lot OF her clothing to sell for whiskey,
Justice Crutchtleld sent him to jail for
a year under security. He remarked at
the time that Mrs. Shortel would ask
for his release IN less than a week.
4 Then the incident closed for the time.
mo. Indeed said Mrs. Shortel
But yesterday morning death paid visit
to the Shortel family, and Justice John,
upon receipt Of the Information, and the
letter from Mrs. Shortel. phoned imme-
diately to the jail and ordered his re-
lease.
SIT may be a lesson to shortel." he
said "and anyway. I'm not the man to
keep a miserable wretch In jail with a
dead child at home" Hero is the letter:
Richmond, January 2s, 1903,
Your Honor: s
Dear sir,--If You think At to let Mr.
Joe Shortel out, on account OF the death
OF his little child, which occurred this
morning, you would oblige us, but
leave 1t to you to Judge. 1t is hard to
see a mans child buried and the father
not present Now use your own judg-
ment, and obige us,
Yours respectfully,
MRS. sHoRTEL.