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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
PIERCED HIS LUNGS
Stabbed While Defending a
Widows Home.
Roderick Kc7ae Struck by Knife in Hand Ct
Drunken Mar he Wound May
Prove Mortal,
Prove Mortal,


Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., April 2--Last night
between and 9 o'clock, while in the
act of defending the home of a widowed
sister-in-law from the disorder of a
young man who had formerly boarded
there and returned under the influence
Of liquor, Mr.. Roderck MacRae. engin-
Ger at the Wilmington Cotton Mills, and
a member of one of the most prominent
families in Wilmington, was seriously
and most probably fatally stabbed by
Samuel l.. Mann, who was lately en-
ployed in the Health Department of the
city.
MIR. MacRae is an unmarried man and
bearded with a brother about half a
block distant from the scene Of the trou-
BILE His brother and he received a mes
sage from their sister-in-law, widow of
the late Dixon MacRae, saying that
Mann was at the house and refused to
go away when ordered to do so by her.
They at once went to the house and or
dcred the obstreperous young man off
the promises. Mann went into the street
and commenced to curse in a loud and
very vehement manner. Mir. w. w. Mac
Rae, the wounded mans brother hast
cred to the nearest telephone to sum
mons an officer, but before he could re-
turn an alteration had ensued in which
Mr. Roderick MacRae was stabbed in the
left breast, the blade penetrating the
lungs, and had been severely gashed
, back of the left shoulder. on the head and
on the right arm, between the wrist and
elbow.
Mann was arrested two hours later
on his way to the hospital for treat
rlcnt of . flesh wound in the right leg,
I just above the knee. He is now being
! held without bail pending the result Of
Mr. MacRac's injuries. When seen by
! your correspondent he refused to make
| a statement, only saying that liquor was
/ the cause of ell the trouble.
! Mr.. MacRae says that he was unarmed
/ and the assault upon him was unpro-
/ voked The affair is greatly deplored.
1 Mr. MacRae is very quiet in his dispo-
/ siton and is not the man one would take
/ to start difficulty. He is about fifty
/ years of age, while Mann is scarcely
! twenty-five.
An important conference with Atlantic
/ Coast Line officials was held here yes
terday by the executive committee of
the East Carolina Fruit and Truck Grow
ers' Association. Transportation matters
We're discussed and schedule of re-
frigerator trains for the movement of
the berry crop was arranged Great i'm
provements in the train service were
promised The makeup Of local cars
at South Rocky Mount will be from two
to three hours earlier each day this
season and in other respects the market
ing time will he cut down to minimum
The regular trains viii probably be put
in operation April It'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

and kidney rouy whole system
Inc
ndner
in completely cured 1e
liant health
il
JOSEPHINE LANE
have been cured Of serious compI
GATOR
ycnreL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
A LABGE FAMILY HOTEL NEEDED.
Rapid Increase In Number of Operatives
Worked bp the Cigar Company
Special to News and Observer

PptNIdi " 4NCNS anu ODSeINGI.J
Greensboro, N. c., April 2.-The Amer
lean Cigar Company, located here, as the
number of female operatives increases,
Is facing the problem of securing suitable
homes and boarding places for many
who come from other places. There are
now over 900 girls and women employed
with work for as many more.
The Executive Committe of the Indus
trial Association had a conference with
the managers of the cigar company yes
terday, and will at once aid in an effort to
furnish suitable accommodations. 1t
probably involves the building large
family hotel.
General Passenger Agent of the South
ern Railway, 8. H. HardWick, of Wash
ington, and Division Passenger Agent, r.
L. Vernon, of Charlotte, are here to-
day in conference with the local COM
mittee of the nonresident reunion pro-
ject in regard to fixing rates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
To Vote on Road Law.
Especial to the News and ObserverD

Especial to the News and Observer
Rutherfordton, N. c., April Our
people will be called upon TO vote for or
against road law on the first Tues
day in May. The vote is to be counted
by townships If there is a majority for
the law in the county taken as whole
then the law law will apply to the whole
county If there is a majority for it
in any township, then the law will apply
to the township.
Hr Hoyt Evans, postmaster at Forest
City, has associated himself as one of the
editors of the Forest City Progress with
Mr. d. E. Kanipe.
At Forest City, new registration has
has been ordered for the election of town
officers in May
A spelling contest was held between
Henrietta and Caroleen at the latter
place on Tuesday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
FOR SELLING WITHOUT LICENSE.
Two Patent Medicine Men Who Claim to Come
From Raleigh
(speaal to News and Observer

NoptUdl 70 NEWS anu ODScENcTj
Greensboro, n. c., April 1.-Two white
men, James Mack and J. w. Burton
claiming TO be from Raleigh, were ar
rested here yesterday for selling patent
medicine without license. They We're
fined $40 and in default of payment are
now in Jail. These men had been ing
rushing business about the tobacco
warehouses. selling to farmers dollar bot
ties Of some preparation of spring tonic
for IS cents as they said for introduce
ton.
DR. J. w. Grissom is having the third
floor of his building fitted up for offices,
and large room at the rear will be
used by a business college.
Mr.. Clarence Scott, of the grocery de-
mess. has purchased that firms seed bus
mess, has purchased that firms seed bus
mess and will open a seed and grocery
store in the McAdoo hotel building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
Capture of Negro Desperate.


Especial to News and Observer
Elizabeth City, N c., April will
Harris, the negro desperate, who two
years ago escaped from penitentiary
road gang in Mecklenburg county, and
who among other crimes is charged with
the robbery of the postoftices at Hunt
ersville and Uncas and the burning OF
several houses and barns in Mallard
Creek. Huntersville and Steele Creek
townships, was arrested in Norfolk yes
terday. Vann Griffin, Mecklenburg
negro detective, employed by Sheriff
wallace. of that county, located Harris.
Sheriff Wallace has gone to Norfolk for
the prisoner, who will return without
remisition papers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
Educational Meeting at New Hill.
Especial to News and observer.}

Especial to News and Observer
New Hill N. c., April 2.-Mr. w. G..
Clements, County Superintendent of
Schools, conducted a teachers meeting
here yesterday, which was success, not
withstanding the busy season. Fourteen
teachers were present. Rev. c. V. Brooks
delivered an excellent address in the
forenoon, and w. G. Clements made a
talk in the afternoon. The teachers pre-
sented a fire appearance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
100000 Worth of Lettuce.
Fayetteville Observer)

Two refrigerator cars and one express
car left here yesterday for New York,
loaded with 1900 baskets of lettuce. The
same number of cars, and about the same
number of baskets were shipped from
here today Though the heavy rains Of
the past week have considerably
damaged the lettuce crop, our estimate Of
sixty thousand baskets from Fayetteville
this season will not be far out, and our
estimate of 100000 f. o. b. Fayetteville,
for this crop alone will probably be eX-
ceeded.
Fayetteville lettuce sold today in New
York at $3.50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
"sAFE CURE" CURES BACKACHE.


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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03
ANALYSIS FREE.

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mentW ana
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adandan All
r es
hesapaet
arcpO
WARMERS SAFE PILLS move gently
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

Hives are a terrible torment to the lit
tie folks, and to some older ones. Doan's
Ointment never fails. Instant relief, per
manent cure. At any drug store, so
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals burns. cuts, wounds,
of any sort cures sore throat, Group.
catarrh asthma; never fails
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

Col. c. J. Dula has been appointed l..
S. Commissioner at Wilkesboro to take
the place of Judge Henderson, who is
now in charge of the post office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

Bitters Scrofulous sores covered my
body I seemed beyond cure. B. B. B.
has made me perfectly well woman"
Mrs Chas Hutton, Berville Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-03

"A dose in time saves lives" DR.,
Wood S Norway Pine Syrup; natures
remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary dis
eases of every sort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
PILGRIM CHURCH
Annual Meeting Held Last Eve.
ming in Church ParIors.

The annual meeting of the Pilgrim Con-
gregat tional church was held I'm the par
lors or the church on Harrison street,
last evening, 175 members OF the church
and congregation being present. The
meeting was called 10 order at T:3O and
lasted until iO:30. the occasion being one
OF the most enjoyable for a long time.
The reports OF the different officers
were submitted and the roll call OF mem
bers read showing l52 members present
OF the 420 on the roll. Twenty-Five mem
bers OF the church who were absent sent
letters OF regret.
At the conclusion OF the meeting re-
frcshments were served consisting OF ice
cream cake and coffee and the remainder
OF the evening was devoted TO social in
tercourSe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
ATTEND DRILLS
General Tanner Determined That
Officers and Men Must Be Prompt

For a long time the efficiency OF the
state militia has been greatly impaired
through the lax attendance at drills OF
officers and men of the different COM
panies OF the brigade. this evil having
grown to such an extent as to almost
destroy discipline In certain of the COM
panies, especially OF the First regiment.
General Tanner. commanding the brig
ade, Is determined to put stop 10 TINS
deplorable state OF affairs and TO bring
his command up To a degree OF efficiency
that will make II a flrst-class organ!za-
ton.
In general orders No l, OF 1893 this evil
is noticed and ways OF remedying 1t
published The first order commands
majors OF battalions and the assistant in
spector general TO make report OF any
inspection OF companies under their SUI
pervison during the drill season imme-
diately following such inspection in or
der that the actual condition OF the com
panies may be known 10 headquarters.
The second order provides that for the
information Of battalion commanders of
the First and Second regiments OF In
fantry all weekly and monthly drill re-
ports. requests for leave Of absence, re-
sigma tions and requests for special per-
mission TO parade will be forwarded
through battalion headquarters by COM
pany commanders. Record OF all weekly
drills will be kept at battalion headquar-
ters in the books provided, and majors
will be held responsible for the enforce
ment OF attendance. Officers and non
commissioned officers must be present on
each drill night during the season. and no
excuses will be granted except for most
urgent reasons.
The promotion OF First Lieutenant and
Commissary Charles T. Glines OF the
First regiment stan to be commissary OF
the brigade with the rank OF captain IL
announced, to succeed Captain Edward c.
Leach.
Captain Glines is admirably fitted for
the position of commissary from training
and experience and will make valuable
member Of General Tanners staff, and
the members OF the brigade on future
tours OF duty will be we'll cared for in
this department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
DURFEE
STREET
CONDEMNED
Former Governor 0. Russell
Brown Files Papers In Case
With Recorder Of Deeds.

This morning former Governor d. RUS
sell Brown. chairman OF the State Ar
mory commission. filed In the office OF the
recorder OF deeds in the city hall the
plans. plats and condemnation papers Of
Durfee street. the throughfare now oon-
Meeting Parade and Dexter streets, and
directly In the rear OF the site for tho
new state armory, which has been con-
demned for purposes OF the armory.
The site for the new armory is on Gran
ston street at the southerly end of the
Dexter Training ground and the space
taken up by Durfee street was needed
for the armory.
At the December session OF the general
assembly Chapter 1919 OF the Public Laws
was passed giving the commission au-
thority 10 condemn the street and at a
meeting OF the commission held Jan. 2.
last. a resolution was passed condemning
the street, former Governor Brown being
directed To file the papers.
With this action OF the commission the
greatest obstacle IN the way OF beginning
work on the new building Is removed and
It is probable that work will be begun as
soon as weather permits in the spring
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
GOOD WORK
Done by Agent Smith During
November and December.

The executive committee OF the Rhode
Island Society for the Prevention OF Cru
city 10 Animals held its ,'sgllar monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon. The general
agent presented his report for November
and December which showed the follow
4ng cases investigated: For cruelty beat
ms animals, 10: cruelty transporting /.
deprivtng of food, 10; depriving OF shelteri
Ii: working when unfit for labor. ~ dis
abled horses taken fro work. 46:
working when overloaded, 4; oveririv-
ing. 2; overworking. 4; working when dis
eased. IL; unshod, 4; cruel checkretn, !;
bad harness. l3. tortuing animals, IL;
glandered cases reported, T. The total
number OF animals killed was "a, horses,
%: dogs 4; cats. 45; COWS. 2. Ninety
eight persons were admoni shed for vari-
Gus offences. Total number OF animals
involved. horses. 10; cattle. Is; dogs. z
cats, II; fowl, 20. ssst
There were 13 cases prosecuted two IL
the First district. two In the Fourth
seven I'm the sixth and two I'm the Ninth
The committee had received notice OF an
act pending In congress for extending the
time from 2S TO 40 hours for keeping cat
tie confined In cars without food or water
during transportation. The secretary was
Instructed TO communicate with each
member of congress from this state and
request them in behalf OF the society "a
protest against the passage of said act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
DEBATE
Negative Side Won on Inter-
estlng Question at Y. N. C. A.

A most interesting debate was held at
Lycoum hall at the Y. NJ. G. A. building
last evening the Question being Re
solved, That the Trend OF the Times Is
Not Toward the Higher Development OF
the Human Race"
The affirmative was taken by ". ~.
Read OF the Washington Park Young
T. Ball OF the V. W. 9. A.. the debate
being held under the auspices OF these
two bodice
Mr.. Read argued that the tendency of
the times was downward, as the political.
religious and social conditions prove.
ON the negative eide Mr. Ball claimed 4
that conditions were improving and In
support OF his argument cited that ad-
vanccment was taking place al! along
the line OF educational, Industrial and
moral standards
won thed ebate. After n discussion OF the
subject an oyster supper was served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
GET A HOME.

IL IL very easy TO own your own home.
no matter how little you earn each week.
and tho New England Homo Buyers as
ISOLATION will tell you just how TO do IL.
The association has opened an office I'm
tho Banigan building. rooms 6s6 and 63'.
under tho MANAGEMENT OF Mr.. IL. A. Bur-
roushs. and he has an opportunity to give
out some low numbers and thus give
you an opportunity to own your own
home I'm very short time. There il
no restriction as 10 location. all parts OF
the United states being included in tho
scope Of the company. home buyer
from this company pays back the money
borrowed in small monthly installments
In place OF rent, and no interest Is
charged on the money lent. The princi-
pie OF CO. operation Is applied, a principle
that has been followed In England for
years with great success. The company
itself has stood the test OF repeated and
searching Investigations. and as the
treasurer is under very heavy bonds the
security az the funds OF the company
is the best possible. Stop paying rent for
which you can have nothing 10 show but
a receipted rent bill and instead place the
money to your credit towards paying for
your own home. Call at the Providence
office and learn all about II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
SOCIALIST
CANDIDATE
is VICTOR
By Decision Of Supreme Court
Flanders Becomes Mayor Of
tho City Of HaVsrhiIL

Haverhill, Mass, Jan. i4-The deci-
sion OF the supreme court places Park
man H. Flanders, the Socialist candidate,
in the mayors chair. In the original re-
turn plurality OF IA votes was given
Henri II. Watson. the Republican candi-
date, but a recount reduced this 10 IL and
also revealed 1s ballots which the regis
trars counted for Mr.. Watson, but to
which the Socialists excepted.
These ballots were marked In the ma
yoralty section with a cross against the
blank instead OF against Mr.. Watson q
name, but as the rest OF the ballot was
straight Republican the ballots were
counted for Mr.. Watson.
The Socialists took the case TO the SUI
preme court on this point and the de-
cision elects their candidate by plurality
OF six votes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
PlwTUxET VALLEY

The Coventry Literary and Social club
met last night at their quarters in odd
Fellows hall in Anthony. where n most
enjoyable meeting was held. As usual
the first part OF tho meeting was devoted
20 the regular routine OF business, after
which musical program was rendered
and later games of an interesting nature
were played.
Work upon the Clyde railroad bridge ls
progressing rapidly. all the repairing now
being nearly finished IL Is hoped by
the riding public that the part Of the
bridge which forces car patrons 10 change
cars and walk several hundred feet will
noon be completed.
+ II is reported that barge Of coal lays
IN Providence at tho Bharves awaiting
transportation 10 Clyde for the Print
Works. With the entire works idle anu
the prospect ~ receiving coal is not more
certain than the report IN a vague rumor
fhe outlook a. not very bright Some of
the employees have already left the com
pany and have secured work at other
places.
Word has been received by the family
of Robert jenkins. the conductor on the
Shore Line. who lives at Hope. that at
present he II out 81 danger and T. doing
nicely n Will be remembered that Mr.
Jenkins while cunning several weeks ago
sccidentally shot himself in the foot
wounding himself 20 severely that the
limb had 10 be amputated.
The Kent club met at their quarters In
RiverDoint last night and the following
ofhcers for the ensuing years were elect
ed. President. Henry r. Brown; vice
president Judge job Carpenter: score
tary. Walter A. Bowen. treasurer, o. l..
X. Holdridge. After the election n coll
lation was served and the remainder of
the evening was spent In stag games,
some playing whist. while others patron
Nd the pool tables which are a part OF
the club furnishings.
The Mudiarks and Night Hawks rolled
On the Opera House alleys last night with
~ result that the former won two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Jan. l4.-opening prices
OF stocks here followed the earlier Lon
don lead 10, fractionally higher level
There were heavy dealings in Manhat-
a and the Erie I'd preferred Ia other
wise the changes did not exceed ".
There were gains OF TO III In Western
Union. Delaware and Hudson, n. j.
Central and Hooking Valley The general
advance met selling to realize as on yes
terday and prices fell back. The general
level was fraction below last night at
III o'clock. The question OF possible gold
exports was a disturbing factor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
FOR S32
RossnbIat Given Judgment
Against Andrews by Judge Dubois

The case OF Henry Rosenblatt against
William III. Andrews was heard In the
common pleas division of the supreme
court by Judge Dubois today. This ac-
tion Is a defaulted case for assessment
or damages.
The plaintiff alleges that he discounted
note for the defendant. The note was
for $50 and was made by Henry M
Wood and indorsed by the defendant.
When the note became due the plaintiff
ascertained that Wood had no property
and he then demanded payment OF An
drews, not being able TO collect he had
the note protested. The jury awarded a
verdict for the plaintiff for $3e.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
SUIT ON BOND
Oonahus Says Guardian Refused
10 Give Account Of Estate.

A case has been entered In the com
mon pleas division OF the supreme court
by John Donahue. against John NJ. Bren-
nan. ELLEN e. Brennan. and Isaac Kirby.
The plaintiff sues for $1,000
The municipal court OF Providence. in
hehalf OF John Donahue OF this city.
complains of John NJ. Brennan. as
principal. Ellen r. Brennan and Isaac
Kirby as sureties In the action OF debt
on bond.
The plaintiff says that John NJ Bren-
nan. while acting as the guardian of the
estate OF John Donahue. refused 10 per-
form the conditions OF the law and has
refused TO give any account OF the cs-
tate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
N. ortgagee's S ale

VIII be sold at public auction on Thurs
day, February g. 1903, at IL O'Clock noon
on the premises. by virtue OF the power
dated May 10, 1890, and recorded H. restl
estate mortgage book No. 2ll, at page lvl
in the office os the Recorder OF Deeds for
the city OF Providence, tho condlupns OF
said mortgage deed having been broken.
That certai Mot of land together with
all the building and improvements thereon
situated IN said Providence and - iald
ont and designated as lot number 272 on
that plat entitled The Cold Spring Plat
of lots on Angel. Waterman and Pitman
Isss which said plat Is recorded In said
Proyidence and said Record Office In Pat
Book %. 4. at page 81, and on Plat card
1a5..
nv order OF the Mortgage.
Providence, January II. 1905
ian "a 21. y. febI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
FAILED TO PAY
Or. Barley Before Court for
Not Complying With Order.

The case Of Rebecca Smith BARLEY
against James II. Bartley was heard In
the appellate division OF the supreme
court this morning.
Tho plaintiff claims the defendant did
not comply with order OF the court. allow
Ing her ten dollars a week.
The defendant, a~practtsing physician,
claims he has been in I'll health for some
years. At the time thealimony was or
dered. he says he was making double the
income he makes today.
Having heart disease he had had TO cut
down his practise, and Is unable TO pay
the amount ordered.
The case was continued until Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-14
EoR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success Ii
eoothes the child. softens the gums al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists IN every part OF the world
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind