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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
Mr.. Meekins' Great Barbecue.

Especial to News and Observer
Scotland Neck, N. c., Aug. 20.-Mr. J.
c. Meekins gave great dinner Of
Brunswick stew and barbecue at his mag
nificent farm near Palmyra Tuesday. From
the hundred and twenty-five colored peo
pie on his farm he had secured the ser
vices of two fine cooks and had prepared
three barbecued shoats, lamb, kid ana
two or three bushels of Brunswick stew
A number OF his friends had been invited
from Scotland Neck and Palmyra and the
day was one OF delight The dinner was
all that king could ask and it was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who partook
OF it.
Before dinner Mr.. Meekins carried a
number OF his guests over his farm to
see his magnificent crop, and after dinner
others were taken over It, He has $50
acres in cotton which will make 250 bales.
$50 acres III peanuts and 200 acres in
corn. This was cultivated with twenty
mules and perhaps a horse or two extra
occasionally. The most remarkable thing
about his crop Is the freedom from grass.
1t is almost as clean as a garden. The
farm contains more than 1000 acres, is
pretty well stocked with hogs and
promises TO yield u handsome income this
year.
Mr. Meekins left a pleasing law prac-
tice in Greensboro, purchased the farm.
moved 20 il last October and commenced
operation the first oil January. And while
this is his first crop there is every indi-
cation that he will realize handsome in
come from his first crop.
Mr.. Meekins has for his helpmeet a
fair and accomplished daughter of Ala
bama, and they enjoy a rural independ-
ence seldom seen in our State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
ALARGER STATE CAPITOL.
1t Should Wait Until Other Pressing Needs
are Met

To the Editor:-We understand that
plans have been submitted and the
thought entertained of remodelling the
capitol at a cost of 100000. We are
proud of our State and would be glad
to have a building worthy of this grand
cid commonwealth, but let US be just
before we are proud. What would you
think of father who spent his money Tor
Injuries for himself, while his children
suffered the pangs of hunger or endured
physical torture that could be relieved
With half the amount squandered upon
himself surely he would be an inhuman
parent. Then what should be thought
OF the State of North Carolina if It
spent 100000 improving it's capitol when
the jails and poorhouses all over this
State are filled with poor unfortunates on
account of the lack of room at the IN
sane asylums. If the State has any
money to spend first make provision
for those unfortunate ones then Improve
the capitol then and not until then. No
longer than last week there was con
fined in our own jail white lady who
was one of these poor unfortunates. From
there she was taken to the poor-house
and there placed in house built fer
the purpose, remote from the others, to
receive only such care as the ineXper-
fenced could give. These conditions are
horrible and will ever remain a blot
upon the fair escutcheon of our grand old
State until some way is provided to put
ar end to such.
JAMES DEMPSEY BULLOCK.
Wilson, n. c., Aug. %, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.
Dates When Prominent Citizens Will Speak at
Educational Rallies

The FLOWING educational rallies have
been arranged by the executive commit
tee, and this list will be added to from
time to time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
HON. ]. Y. JOINER.

HON. J. Y. JOINER.
Sparta, Allegheny county, August 81
Laurel Springs, Allegheny county, August
%.
Helton Academy, Ashe county, Aug. "a.
Jefferson, Ashe county, August Is.
Franklin, Macon county, August %.
Highland, Macon county, August 20.
DR.. CHARLES D. McIvER.
Castalia, Nash county, August 21st.
Kirby, Northampton county, September.
PROF. j. B. CARLYLE.
Bugaboo, Wilkes county, August %.
HON. JOHN H. SMALL.
Mt. Gilead, Cabarrus county, August
18th.
Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus county, August
10Th.
Georgeville, Cabarrus county, August
goth
Bethel Cabarrus county, August 21st,
Harrisburg, Cabarrus county, August %.
HON. R. B. WHITE.
Bethel, Cabarrus county, August 81.
Harrisburg, Cabarrus county, August o.
HON. r. r. BEASLEY.
Centenary, Robson county, Aug. II.
Barker's School House, Robson county,
August 22nd.
DR. G. Il. WINSTON.
Brevard, Pennsylvania county, August
END.
Hob Back, Pennsylvania county, August
24th.
pillsboro, Jackson county, August 18th.
Silver, jackson county, August 18th.
Webster, Jackson couny August 10Th.
HON. T. w. BLOUNT.
Goose Nest, Martin county, SEPT. list
Hamilton, Martin county. Sept. LIST, Cat
njght.)
Robersonville, Martin county, Sept. End
Gear Grass, Martin county, Sept. 3rd.
Griffns, Martin county, Sept. 4th.
Poplar Chapel, Martin county, Sept Atm,
(at night.
Dardens, Martin county, Sept. 9Th.
DIR. THOMAS NEWLIN.
White School House, Aug. Goth, (night)
HON. WALTER NJ. THOMPSON.
PoIlocksville, Jones county, August 9th.
Tuckahoe, Jones county August 2Sth
Trenton, Jones county, August 18th.
HON. W. G. HAMMER.
Cuuhalen, Davie county, Aug. 21st, (af-
ternoon).
Mocksville, Davie county, Aug. 22nd, (af.
ternoon).
PROF. +. l.. STEVENS.
Wilson, August END.
HON. B. +. AYCOCK.
Masonboro Sound, New Hanover coun
ty, August 26th.
DR. A. ]. McKELWAY.
Harrisburg, Cabarrus county, August %
EUGENE G. BROOKS,
Secretary to Campaign Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
New York
Northern and East
ern Summer
Resorts

Express steamships leave Norfolk, Va.
daily, except Sunday, at 100 p ~, fo1
New York direct, affording opportunity foJ
through passengers from the South, South
vest and West to visit Richmond, Ole
Point Comfort, Ocean View and Virginis
Beach en- route.
For tickets and general information al
ply to railroad ticket agents, or to M. e
CROMWELL, Genl. Agt., Norfolk, Va.
j. b. MAYER, Agt., 1912 East Main ST.
Richmond, Va.
j. ]. BROWN, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
H. b. WALKER, v. P. & r. M,
New York, N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23

yield as a gross receipt for one crop, rice
valuing anywhere from $15,0OO.0O to $780,
10000 gold
The Bureau Of Agriculture predicts an
increase in the production of, and a con-
sequent saving of money, now paid out
for imported rice, as a result OF intro
ducing modern methods and modern ma
chinery for The growing and the harvest
ing of the staple Of the Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
HOTELS AND RESORTS.
VIRGINIA, BEACH, VA.
PRINCESS ANNE HOTEL.

Finest bathing beach in the world. Gil
mate unsurpassed. Modern and up-todate
hotel service. Special summer rates.
Booklet. T. ID. GREEN. Prop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
For Health and Pleasure
Seekers.
JACKSON SPRINGS, N. G.

The Baptist Midsummer meeting closed
lure 30th, and you can now get the best
of accommodations at this famous resort.
Hotel with it's 100 nicely furnished rooms
ia now run by owners, assuring best Of at
tention. Cuisine and service unsurpassed.
All modern conveniences. Water-works,
Sewerage, Electric Lights, etc. Coli
links, Bowling Alley, Orchestra, Aber-
ieen and Asheboro trains for the Springs
make close connection with S. A. L. trains
No, 81, Al, So and &c at Aberdeen, and at
High Point with Southern Railway trains
Nos. SO, 80 and z. Postoffice, Telegraph
and Express offices conveniently located.
Resident Physician. Rates most reasona-
Bile. Address
JACKSON SPRINGS HOTEL,
c. L. BAXTER, Mana ger.
Jackson Springs, N. @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23

PEABODY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC,
HAROLD RANDOLPH. DIRECTOR,
Mt. Vernon Place and Charles Street, Baltimore
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
MAY GARRETrSON EVANS, Superintendent.
% AND 25 EAST MT VERNON PLACE.
REOPENS OCTOBER for instruction. Apply
in Septembcr, 10 A. NJ. to p. NJ.
The Peabody offers advantages which make 1T q
GREAT MUSIC CENTRE AND UNSURPASSED
BY ANY OTHER CONSERVATORY
IN THE COUNTRY.
Faculty of 40 European and American Masters
including PROFESSORS BARKWORTH, BOISE,
UFINENDAHL. HULSTEYN, HUTCHINSON,
MINETTI WAD, etc.
Advanced and elementary instruction given.
Scholarships Diplomas and Teachers Certificates.
TUITION FEES, SIS TO $50 for scholastic
year. according to grade and branch of study.
Glass and Private Lessons Free Advantages to
PUPILS Circulars mailed free
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23

continues to advance in price,
and supplies continue scarce
and Iifricult to get. Prices for
the present are: Best Free
Burning White Ash, EEx.
Steve and Nut, $500 ton; Red
Ash, Egg, 1925 ton. We can't
tell what the prices will be IN
future. We have a limited
quantity on hand fer early de-
livery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-23
HOTEL EMPIRE
BROADWAY AND GID STREET, N. Y.
CITY.
Telephone in every Room.

CITY.
Telephone in every Room.
ROOMS 81 90 PER DAY AND UPWARDS
fine library of The Empire has.
cboice literature long been the IA
for tho exclusive vorite Hotel for
uso Of orr guests. tourists visiting tho
Metropolis.
From all Ferries, Steamboats, and Ocean
Steamers walk short block TO Elevated
Railway and take 18th Avenue to 59th
Street from which Hotel is one minute
walk.
Eeadauarters N. All surface cars
Y Cbanter Daugh- of the "Metropoii-
ters of the Con- tan Transit Co."
fcdcracy. pass the Hotel EN-
pire.
The Restaurant of the Empire IS noted
for the excellence of its cuisine, its efl-
cicnt service and moderate prices.
only ten minutes to principal theatres
and chops Music every evening.
w. JOHNSON QUINN, Prop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
COMPLAINT IS MADE
THAT GAS METERS LIE
Numerous Calls on Inspector to Test
Instruments.

An epidemic Of disorders seems TO
have seized upon the gas meters of the
city. Judging from the complaints that
are reaching the office OF the United
States Inspector of Gas and Gas Meters
and from the inaccuracies that are dis
covered upon being tested Never be-
fore have so many complaints been re-
corded.
A fee Of 50 cents is charged by the
inspector when an application is made
for the testing Of meter. II the test
shows the meter is fast and the con-
sumer has been charged for a greater
amount Of gas than he has consumed,
the fee IS returned and the gas COM
Pany is required TO credit the differ
ence 10 the consumer On the other
hand. If the meter is correct the cost
o. the test falls upon the individual.
Even should the meter show that the
consumption of gas had been greater
than had been charged by the gas COM
pany. the consumer is only penalized
by the substitution of a perfect meter.
there being no back charges 20 be paid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
PRESIDENT TOLD PLANS
OF STRIKE COMMISSION
VIII Meet Here to Consider
Final Report.
TEDIOUS WORK OF REVIEW
Carroll D. Wright. at White House.
Says Weeks May ElapSe Before
Report is Made.
TEDIOUS WORK OF REVIEW

Commissioner OF Labor Carroll D.
Wright. of the anthracite coal strike
commission, made a formal call at the
White House Offices this morning to
inform the President of the immediate
plans of the commission. The taking
of testimony closed last week at PhiIa-
delphia, and on Thursday next the com
mission will begin considerations Of
the report.
Regarding the nature of this docu-
ment. Colonel Wright said
Il do not know why any member OF
the commission will vote on any part
Of the testimony which has been placed
before US. We heard the evidence of
$40 witnesses on every sort Of con-
ditions existing in the coal regions pc
fore and in the strike We have 2 mass
Of 10000 pages of legal foolscap, con-
tanning this evidence. All this has TO
be gone over thoroughly before we can
begin to arrive at a decision.
The meetings viii be held in the
Interstate Commerce Commission's s
rooms. and will be secret. II is impos-
sible TO tell now how long the strike
commission Will sit in considering the
e~'NA--ASh-- AAN AAA4iN htNnNQ Will utptUU
entirely upon the probable unanimity or
lack OF unanimity ebt~een the members
OF the commission as 10 what conclu-
siors shall be reached
The hearing of the evidence was at
tended by some dramatic and Impressive
scenes. The reviews OF the testimony by
the leading attorneys for each side was
a feature Of the sessions. President
Baer. in the role of attorney for the
operators, made a splendid address from
the standpoint OF his side. and Mr.. Dar-
row made an equally brilliant appeal
from the miners point OF view
The commission now has much work
ahead of il before a final report can be
made, and weeks may elapse before its
can be concluded"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
HOUSE LEADERS MAY
SIDETRACK FOWLER BILL
New Program Agreed Upon by Admin
tratiOn

The House Committee on Rules this
morning decided to report the resolution
TO make continuing order on the Fow-
Ter currency bill. Mr.. Fowler has been
cndcavoriDg for several weeks TO have
his bill taken up for consideration. and
under the resolution agreed to il may be
reached the early part OF next week. II
Will be preceded by the fortifcations bill.
the naval appropriation bill. and proba-
bly, by the omnibus public buildings bill.
In the meantime il is not improbable
that the Aldrich financial bill will have
passed the Senate and may be substi-
tuted in the House for Mr. FowIer's
measure. This is said 10 be the plan OF
the leaders TO sidetrack Mr.. Fowler's pet
financial scheme and the rule was
adopted this morning by the committee
in order 10 appease Ar. Fowler
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
NO BUBONIC CASE Since
DECEMBER IN FRISCO
Surgeon General Says This is Not Evi-
dence That Plague is Wiped Out.

Surgeon General Wyman. of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service,
says that the last case OF bubonic plague
discovered in san Francisco was on De-
cember IL He adds. however. that this
does not mean there is no plague in the
city.
Seven new inspectors OF Chinatown
have been appointed under the supervi-
sion OF the Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service
Surgeon General Wyman says that
State. municipal and Federal officials
are working in harmony and every en-
deavor is made 10 discover any causes OF
the plague that may exist.
A telegram reached the surgeon gem
eral this morning from Dr. Eduardo Lii
ceago. president OF the superior board ot
health or Mexico. informing him that
there is no longer any plague at Guse-
NADIA
The latest news from Mazatlan where
the plague has been very prevalent IL
that the number Of cases is gradually
diminishing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
COMMISSIONERS TAKE
CONDEMNATION STEPS

Action was taken today by the District
Commissioners looking 10 the appoint
ment of a board OF arbitrators 10 decide
upon the condemnation OF a building ar
302 Tenth Street northwest. This build
ing was recently reported 10 the In
spector CT Buildings in such a dilapi-
dated condition as TO warrant it's con-
demnation as uninhabitable and unsani-
tary. Notice was accordingly sent to thu
owner
Through his attorneys. Lambert G.
Baker, the owner appealed from the de-
cision of the Inspector OF Buildings and
asked the appointment Of three arbi-
traitors TO investigate and decide upon
the condition of the building. On motion
of Colonel Biddle. the Engineer Com
missioner. James G. Hill, architect. was
today appointed 10 represent the Com
missioners. II was also determined that
the owner OF the property should witklt
ten days deposit $50 TO pay the fees q
the arbitrators. and the attorneys We're
notified to name an arbitrator 20 repre-
sent them. The third is TO be chosen b5
the two appointed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
.SOUTHERN'S PRESIDENT
ON VISIT TO ATLANTA
VIII Be Guest at Greater
Georgia Society Banquet.

President Samuel Spencer and General
Manager c. II. Ackert. of the Southern
Railway. left Washington this morning
for Atlanta Ca, to attend the meeting
of the Greater Georgia Society there
tomorrow night.
The Greater Georgia Society was re-
Gently organized for the purpose of pIac-
ing the advantages Of that State before
people in the North and West who are
seeking new homes.
The meeting tomorrow night will take
the form OF a banquet. Leading citizens
OF the city and State will be present
Clark Howell. editor of the Atlanta
Constitution. Will preside as toastmas-
ter. and addresses viii he made by
many prominent men of the state As
the Southern road has had much to do
with the progress of the State. President
Spencer will be there to represent the
railroad officially. He will speak on
Georgia as Place for Business"
While in Atlanta President Spencer
and General Manager Ackert will con-
suit with the terminal company which is
10 erect the new union depot there. They
will return TO Washington the latter
part OF the week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16

iOrity OF $500 on the face OF the returns
out OF a total vote Of 10000. Fraud is
charged by the contestant. who seeks
to have about 1000 votes thrown out as
illegal.
More than 500 Witnesses were eX-
amined-7OO by Butler and 100 by Wag-
oner-and the testimony covers nearly
$500 printed pages The 5000 returned
registered letters we're placed in evi-
dence and, together with the great vol
ume Of ahidavits and other exhibits.
filled the committee room.
Among the exhibits are a number OF
photographs showing the residences" of
some OF the alleged fraudulently regis
tered voters. One picture showed a
stable which IFS men had given as their
residence when registering. From a
number OF siN-room houses in the St
Louis Red Light" district from eighteen
TO thirty-six men registered
The consideration viii be continued
tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
CANADA NOW WANTS
RURAL FREE DELIVERY
Dominion PostOffice Officials in the Citv
to Make Investigation.

In response to the demand created by
the success attending the operations OF
the Rural Free Delivery service in this
country the Canadian government is con
templating the establishment Of SINH
lar service throughout the Dominion.
During the past few days William
Smith. the secretary of the Canadian
postoffice department. has been in the
city under instructions from his post
master general to make an exhaustive
study OF the subject. Every facility has
been placed at his disposal by the su-
perintendent of the service. A. w. Ma
chen. who last Friday accompanied him
to Carroll county. Nd, for a practical
demonstration of the operations OF the
service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
MAY MEET OBSTACLES
Several Republican Representatives to
Oppose Hanna Measure.

An effort is being made by the friends
of the ship subsidy bill 20 have that
measure reported from the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries. and
acted upon by the House before the close
OF the session. Senator Hanna, who is
perhaps mere interested in the matter
than anyone else. has recently been in
consultation With members of the House
committee. and urged upon them the ad-
Visibility of taking up the bill. Ar un-
successful effort was made TO have a
meeting called for tomorrow. but as some
of the members could not be present il
was deferred until Thursday As several
Republican members of the committee
are opposed TO the measure it is antici-
pated that there will be much difficulty
in getting the bill before the House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
PRESIDENT TO PERSIST
IN CRUM NOMINATION
If Senate Declines to Act viii Designate Negro as
Recess Appointee.

In the bitter controversy growing out
Of the nomination by the President of DR.
Crunl. the negro physician of Charleston.
for the customs collectorship AT that port
the Senate will have TO take the resDon-
sibility Of either confirming the nomina-
ton, rejecting II by formal vote in ex-
ecutive session. or of allowing the matter
to so over without action The President
will not withdraw the nomination. and
DR.. Crum will not withdraw his own can
didacy.
Mr.. Roosevelt will stand pat on the
nomination and leave il TO what he re-
CARDS as the sense of fairness of the
Senate TO confirm DR.. Crum. In case the
Senate should vote 10 reject the name.
il is not certain what the President
will do.
There is no uncertainty as to his fu-
ture action, however, in case the Sen
ate declines to assume the responsible
ity and allows the matter to go over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
FIGHT
FOR SEAT IN HOUSE UP
Election Committee Hears Contestants Attorneys
Argument in Missouri Case

House Election Committee 40. 2 today
began consideration OF the Wagner
Butler contested election case from the
Twelfth Missouri district.
Both sides were represented by an
array OF st. Louis legal talent. but
Frank +. Hickey. counsel for the con
testant, was the only man heard His
argument in behalf of Wagner was that
the contestant had sent out p 600 regis
tered letters 10 the names and addresses
on the registration and that 5000 cS
these had been returned as unclaimed.
Under the Missouri law IL is possible
TO determine for whom each voter casts
his ballot The claim was made by
Hickey that OF the 5000 fraudulently
registered voters. 300 voted for Butler.
while the remainder did not vote.
This is Buffers second contest Of the
present Congress. He was unseated in
the last session. and last November was
returned to fill the vacancy by a ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

Mr.. Cortelyou a Cabinet Member.
Senate May Adopt cloture Rule.
More Street Lights for Washington.
Plans of Strike Commission.
a-Gen. Miles Completes Globe Circ-
ling Journey.
3-Inadequacy of the Presidents Sal
airy.
Events in Alexandria.
4-Europe and the Monroe Doctrine.
s-Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
News of Georgetown.
6-Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm SOciety'stRealm.
s-Heard in Hotel Corridors.
With the Railroads.
o-The Government Departments
and Commerce.
Of Pythias' Anniversary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
WOMAN KILLED BY TROLLEY.

BRIDGEToN, n. J., Feb. 16.-A trolley
car from Bridgeton TO Port Norris Sat
urday night struck and instantly killed
Mrs Matte Noble. wife Of Joseph r.
Noble. of Cedarville. Mrs. Noble stood
directly on the track and did not seem
to realize how fast the car was APPROACH
ing. and her sister. who was with her.
could not get her Off in time
George BuTch was the motorman of the
car; but Albert Sharp. a master mechan-
ic of the company. was running il while
Burch stood by his side. They say it
was impossible to see the woman until
they were ten feet from her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16

without action until after the attn OF
March In that case. the President will
Immediately designate Crum as a recess
appointee 10 the Charleston collector
ship, and Crum will take the oath of
Office and enter upon the discharge Of
his duties
The President is satisfied that he is
right in the Crum matter, and that the
best public sentiment will sustain him
He has investigated the character and
record OF the candidate, and il has been
shown that the leading citizens respect
and trust Crum.
Mr.. Roosevelt regards the Wilson. y.
c. postmastership as a matter of a dif-
ferent kind Yick the negro candidate
viii not be appointed He announced
that he would appoint him because the
white candidate recommended by Sena-
tor Pritchard was not. in his opinion fit
10 hold the office. Mr.. Pritchard has
however, recommended another white
man. and he will be appointed