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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
The Storms Work at Greensboro.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., Feb. 1S.-The worst
damage done by the storm here was the
unroofing of the Southern Bobbin Fac
tory, a large building, near the railroad.
Several small outhouses in the city were
blown over. The wires of the local tele-
phone exchange are badly crossed and
twisted, the service early this morning
being practically suspended. Long dis
lance wires were not disturbed to any
appreciable extent. At one O'clock when
the gale was highest, the fire alarm ct
central struck three, without register
ing any number. 1t developed that the
wire which connects all the boxes in
the western portion of the city, with
the fire alarm system, had snapped, leav-
ing a large portion of the town without
fire alarm connection at all
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
FORMER EMPLOYEE
PREFERS CHARGES
Penitentiary Investigation
Continued Yesterday.
WITNESSHAO BEEN DRUNK
Committee Postponed Session for Witness 10
Sober up---Discharged for Drunkenness
Complete Genial Of all His Charges
Made in Too.

Investigation into the charges OF
cruelty and Encouragement of the State
Prison were continued yesterday by the
Legislative Committee appointed for that
purpose. all Of the members except Rep
resentative Morton, of New Hanver, be-
ing present at the session neld in the
Supreme Court library.
w. Y. Wilson, Of Davie county form
erly clerk in the employ of the State
Prison, who was discharged for drunken
ness last September and who, in No
vtmber. preferred charges of cruelty
against Warden j. NJ Fleming, was the
volunteer witness against the prison. His
charges against the warden had been
withdrawn when hearing was determ-
ined upon by the Board of Directors, but
he came to Raleigh voluntarily to be
heard before the Legislative Commit
tee.
The meeting, according to the testl-
mony, was TO have been held night before
last but was postponed on account of the
fact that prosecuting witness was drunk
Witness Wilson so testified against him
self on Yesterday He also admitted
drinking before the meeting on yester-
day.
Witness testified to a number of cases
of cruelty on the part OF Warden Flem-
ing. He said that on one occasion the
warden had confined a woman prisoner
in dark cell until she had fits and that
on one occasion when snow was on the
ground he had sent convicts out bare
footed He testified that the food had
heen insufficient for the eonvicts and
that the quality was too bad.
Warden Fleming was sworn and stated
that there was absolutely no truth in the
charges. He denied them in toto.
Book Keeper Arlington was placed on
cath and corroborated the testimony OF
Warden Fleming.
Superintendent Mann testified that
Wilson had been discharged for drunken
ness and that ever since that time he
has been making efforts to get himself
reinstated. In the past two weeks, he
said, Wilson had renewed his efforts to
get a position at the prison.
1t is probable that the committee will
hold another session on Monday, when
they may listen to testimony from the
convicts themselves The convicts will
be selected by the committee and will
be given hearing in such way that they
will aavc no fear of any persecution, if
such could he possible, from the authori-
ties.
The committee is giving every witness
a most careful hearing and is conduct
ing the examination OF witnesses in the
best manner possible to ascertain the
whole truth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
Death of 0. w. Blacknsll, Jr.

o. w. Blacknall, Jr., died February
Is, 1908, in Phoenix, Ariz., where he went
in December for his health. His re-
mains will be buried at Kittrell, about
February 25, 1903. He was of an exceed
ing retiring disposition and had few ac-
quaintances, but all who knew him be-
came his devoted friends Gifted with
rare conversational powers, with an I'M
tagging flow OF the most rare and genial
humor, widely read with a most compre-
hensye and accurate memory he charmed
and drew TO him all who knew him, high
or low. His love of books instead or
initiating against his business success
added to it. In fact he had marvel
Gus faculty of deriving practical benefit
from all sorts and kinds of knowledge.
His insight into business amounted to
genius Though only twenty-five he had
already accumulated a fortune. lie was
never known to make an error IN Judg-
ment. Everything that he touched sue
ceeded. But his unselfisnness was so
great that he wanted nothing for himself.
1e strove to make money only mat IL
might benefit those whom he loved.
AS secretary of the Continental Plant
Co., at Kittrell, he originated dis
tnctly new business, worked out hlhlselI
| the multitudious details necessary IN
the starting of a new business ana car
ried them all through to success HAD
he lived a few years longer ne Wouiu
have been a very rich man.
Upright, truthful honorable, moral ne
has left a stainless name. from the
day of his birth he showed tnat pre-
cocity of intellect which marks thoSe
| whose stay in the world cannot De lohg.
But in the twenty-five years OF MS ousy
and happy life, he lived more enjoyed
more made more, gave more happiness
to others that the average man coulu
in a dozen lives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
NEEDS OF TIE C0LLEGEs
The University and A. & M. College Presidents
Speak of These.

Preceding the meeting of the Joint
Committee on Education yesterday the
House committee heard the parties at
interest in the Olive Hill Graded School
matter, out no decision was reached on
the bill.
Senator Henderson presided over the
Joint meeting this being held to hear
from President Venable, of the State
University, and President Winston. OF
the A. and Nj. College, who desired to
present the needs of their institutions.
President Venable was nrst introduced
He said that he had hoped that he
would not have TO appear and ask for
aid for the University. but that its needs,
and it's Increase in numbers made this
imperative, as had been shown by The
action of the Board of Directors els
transmitted TO the Governor and by him
to the General Assembly.
AS to what was needed he stated that
S25. 600 was needed for the erection of a
chemical laboratory, the building in use
now, constructed at a cost of $4,000
some twenty years ago, being entirely
inadequate for the 367 students taking
the course With the present conditions
he stated that good work could not be
done and that he could not consent to
imperfect work which was of no credit
to the institution or to the State.
In the present Chemical Laboratory
building ne proposed to place the Biologi-
cal Department and use the present
quarters of that department for the Med
ical Department
For the Department of Physics he asked
So 900 for equipment. This he said, had
been needed for a quarter of century.
This department was in the Alumni
building. erected by the Alumni at a
cost of $36. 600. and the use of the nee
essary rooms was given.
For the deficits he said the request
was for $4,000 The deficit came be-
cause of the failure to get the money
appropriated at the last General AS
sembly. OF this $4,000 had been OBJ
tanned and money had been borrowed on
which the interest was $1,000. With the
s. 600 asked he proposed TO cover these
and the necessary expenses.
The total income of the University
he stated was $7S.0e0. OF this $55 600
went to the teaching force, which ought
to be increased. At the University ne
stated there were now over goo students
and THAI the University of Moth Caro-
lima in its standing was regarded as
the highest grade of Southern Universe
ties. He told of some of the work
being done by it's recent graduates and
made a strong plea for the Appropriation
he asked in addition to the regular al
lowanee.
President Winston was next in troducet
and spoke on the needs Of the A. and Nj
College.
"The bill before the committee" h
said, "appropriates $4,000 additional fo
running expenses. making "a total STATE
appropriation OF s92 600. The college il
now running on deficit of over $500
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
The Revenue Bill.

The Finance Committee was again in
session last night considering the Reve-
nue. bill.
Section so, which pertains to the tax
on railroads. was passed over after a
short talk and will be considered later.
The committee has reached section 81
and hopes TO present the bill early next
week TO the House.
Last night the committee agreed TO
some few changes in the Machinery Act
with regard to the method of listing and
assessing property, the changes being
immaterial ones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
THE BEACON VESSEL vANIsHEs.
Diamond Shoals 1ightship Believed to Have
Broken From Her Mooripgs,
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 18.-The Diamond
Shoals light vessel, whose anchorage is
flo the outer shoals CT Cape Hatteras, N.
c.. is reported by the Savannah Liner
Kansas City, which arrived here today,
to be missing from her station. The
Kansas City passed that point at ter
thirty o'clock Tuesday morning and found
the lightship gone, but the anchorage
buoy in place. 1t is thought that dur
ing the storm of Monday night, the YES
sci broke from her mornings and has
been blown to sea. Little anxiety is
felt for the boat because she is new,
built Of steel and steam propelled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
A Correction.

To the Editor: Your reports of the
proceedings of the House have been re-
markedly fair, full and accurate. But in
the report of my remarks on yesterday, a
natural mistake was made which reflect
ed on my good taste and sense of pro-
priety. l was made to say that | would
compare records with any man, both as
man and Democrat" My exact Ian
guage was: GAS temperance man, /
would compare records with any man in
North Carolina: and as a Democrat, with
any man in the United States"
L. L. SMITH.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
In Railroad Wreck,

Mrs. Jacob S. Allen, of this city. was
in a bad railroad wreck near Ravens
worth, Va, last Saturday night, in
which the engineer and fireman of the
train both lost their lives. and several
were injured The accident was caused
by the train running into several box
cars on a side track, the switch being
opened by some malicious fellows
Mrs. Allen was not injured, but re-
ceived quite a severe shaking up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
Appointments in the Army.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The following
nominations We're sent to the Senate to-
day
Brigadier General J. c. Breckenridge
inspector general to be major general
April Il, vice Major General r. p.
Hughes; Brlgadier General M. l, Luding-
ton, quartermaster general to be major
general vice Breckenridge, to be retired
Brigadier General James F. w. Wade
to be major general vice Ludington, TO
be retired. These nominations came as
a genuine surprise to army officers, ex-
cept those directly concerned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
ITCHING PILES.

y Any one who suffers from that te'i'o'e
plague. Itching Piles, or from h'ze'"'',
will appreciate the immediate IeIiet an"
permanent cure that comes taiotBh tIie
use of Doan's Ointment. II fneFer lails'
Free Samples at Bobbitt- Wynhe Drug
Company, Monday. February 25rd'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
An Editor WEEDS.
(By the Associated Press.)

Athens, Ga, Feb 18.-One of the lead
ing social events of the season was the
marriage this afternoon at the Presby-
terrain church of Mr.. Oswald Garrison Viii
lard, of the New York Evening Post, and
Miss Julia Breckenridge Sanford, beau-
tiful and accomplished young ladv OF
Covington, Ky. 1t seemed appropriate
that the marriage should occur in Athens
as it was in this city. while attending the
Southern Educational Conference last
April, that Mr.. Willard first met Miss
Sanford
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
A POLICEMAN CURED.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug 81, 1902.
For the benefit of suffering humanity L take
pleasure in stating that / had Rheumatism for
three years and had tried various other remedies
in vain. l was induced to take URICSOL and was
perfectly cured. Three bottles did the work. /
know of other cases which have been cured with
the same remedy Very respectfully,
ALFRED D. LUCK, Policeman.
Is Lee Street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
LADY CURED OF RHEUMATISM.
Atlanta. Ga, Nov. &c,

Atlanta Ga, Nov. &c 1902
I take pleasure in stating that / had a severe
case of Rheumatism in rny knees and shoulders for
over two years l tried various remedies, several
physicians and number of liniments without any
relief. Two bottles of UhICSOL cured me and ma
teralIy benefited my general health
MRS C. b. HOOP.
173 Woodward Avenue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20

Representative Mercer, of Nebraska
yesterday held a conference with Secre-
tary Cortelyou concerning a building for
the new Department of Commerce and
Labor The necessity for such a build
ing is urgent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
CURES RHEUMATISM


THE
ATTEST ITS
AL. "A,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
Severe Storm in BERTHE.

Judge Francis d. Winston arrived last
night from his home in BERTHE county.
and reports the storm of Monday night
very disastrous there. He says great
damage was done TO farms, forest and
several houses blown down and two
lives lost.
Two of the passengers on the ill-fated
boat. the olive were from his home, one
negro, George White. and white man
SMOKE la Josephine" and young
Fritz
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20
A GROCER CURED.

Atlanta Ga. Nov. 6, 1902.
For the benefit of suffering humanity 1 desire
to state that l suffered severely with Muscular
and Sciatic rheumatism for five years. During
this time tried variety of so-cailed remedies,
well the prescriptions of several physicians,
which afforded me very little if any relief. The
pain in my back, hips and legs was agonizing and
almost unbearabe. l could hardly walk and thought
would be obliged to abandon all business.
friend of mine advised to try URICSOL,
which did reluctantly and greatly to my surprise
one bottle cured sound and Well I cheerfully
recommend it to all who suffer I did. 1t is
also very fine tonic It increases the appetite,
aids digestion and finely builds up the general
health You use this you think best
Very truly, w. b. DELOACH
81 Auburn Avenue. ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-20

SMOKE la Josephine" and Young
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12

Of Don Antonio Coronel are part OF
the exhibit. The cover Of this hand
made book was carved out Of leather
by q Senior Lopez Of Pasadena. Miss
Jones Head, librarian Of the Los
Angeles library, told me that out OF
fifty thousand books and magazines
now in the library Mrs. Helen Hunt
Jackson's story Of Ramona was most
asked for. It was found that the
twenty-nine copies Of the book were
almost worn out. A book in constant
use lasts from nine months to year
II care is used. These books were re.
newed six months ago and now show
evidence Of busy career. Per-
haps no other book dealing with Cali
iornia life has so maintained its hold
upon the reading public. The author
who was housed with the Coronel
family while writing 1t wrote for o
higher purpose than for what the
publisher would pay her. So imbued
was she with the idea Of the injustice
shown these Indians that they be-
lieve to this day that while writing
Ramona that she was inspired. The
photographs in this wonderful book
were taken by Alfred Champ, $50
s. Fignroa st., Los Angeles. The
book Is valued at Ave thousand dol
lars and is owned by the Chamber Of
Commerce.
In the magnificent new building
will be fire proof room in which al
the Coronel relics will be preserved
The exhibits open on Wednesday ant
Saturday Of each week now and |
sweet faced lady is In charge who al
lowed me to sit In the chair and writ
this letter OF the quaint table whicl
Mrs. jackson used whom in tn
Coronel mansion. One Of these fin
days we are going to camulOs again
MRS. A. w. RICE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12
A BUFFALO HUNT.


Salt Lake City, March "a buffalo
hunt--a rare occurrence even In the
west, where formerly they roamed
the plains in herds many thousands
stronghold place yesterday on An
telope island, in the Great Salt lake
basin, so miles from this city. The
hunters were a party Of Salt Lakers
and their game three magnificent
bulls among a private herd of buff
falo on the island. These animals
had become so vicious that their
presence was a constant menace not
only to human life but also to the
herds of cattle grazing on the island.
The hunt was an exciting affair and
several of the party had narrow es-
capes from death. Several times the
animals, maddened by the singing
bullets, turned upon their pursuers,
who escaped only by urging their
mounts to the utmost speed. The
buffaloes fought with all the tradi-
tional courage and fierceness of their
race and not until their bodies were
literally riddled with bullets did they
give up the struggle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12
COMMERCIAL REPORT.
Business Ahead of Last Year and stil Ex-
pandIng-PriOes Hardening In
Iron and steel

New York, March 7.-Bradstreet'S
commercial report says: Business is
ahead of last year and still expand
ing. This is indicated by the gener-
ally good reports received from east
ern and western trade centers and is
confirmed by the largest on record
February bank clearings and simply
enormous gross railway earnings re-
turns. Southern trade and crop
preparations are dulled or retarded
by heavy rains and rising rivers, but
it is to be noted that despite this in
4uence receipts of cotton are heavier
Than year ago and had some infiu-
ence in bringing about reaction in
cotton prices this week.
In iron and steel demand is i'm
proving and prices are hardening. A,
large business has been done in rails,
structural plates, sheets, wire and tin
plates.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ended with
March s number III, against 1856 last
week, 2O4 in the like week OF 1902,
173 in 1901, 2OS in 1900 and 1Ss in 1899.
Wheat, including -four, exports for
the week ended March 5 aggregate
s.4e1, 1856 bushels, against 2,656,S7s
last week. Corn exports aggregate
s,s17, 500 bushels, against 2,36S,s3s last
week
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12
AGAINST A LEE STATUE.
The Kansas Delegation to PREVENT Mouu-
ment of the Confederate General Be-
ing Placed In the Capitol.

Washington, March 9.-Members, OF
the Kansas delegation will join in the
fight to prevent the state of Virginia
from placing statue of Robert =.
Lee in statuary hall at the capitol.
1t is understood the opposition to
the Lee statue project will be car
ried into the house and senate at the
next session of congress and an effort
made to defeat a resolution accept
ing the statue. Representative Cur
tbs said yesterday that in his judg-
ment statue of Lee in the capitol
would be disgrace to the country.
81 shallNote against the acceptance
Of such statue" said Mr.. Curtis,
"for the reason that Lee was q
traitor. He should not receive any
honors from the United States gov
eminent"
1t is understood that all Of the
Kansans will oppose acceptance OF
the statue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12

Memphis, Tenn, March 9.-The
river after remaining stationary for
two days began to rise slowly again
yesterday. The levees remain intact,
although large area of lowland
south of Memphis is submerged. Crit
tenden and Lee counties in Arkan-
sas are inundated and some distress
is reported from there, especially
among negro farmers. The most
serious difficulty the railroads are ex-
periencing from the encroaching wa
tiers is the delay to schedules, many
trains arriving from one to three
hours late.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-03-12
A Negro PRISONER Dies from worry.

Cambridge, Mass, March s.-George
L. 0. Perry, the negro lad indicted
for the murders of Agnes McPhee, at
Somerville, and Clara Morton, at
Waverly, commonly referred to as
the "Jack the Slugger" cases, died
at the Cambridge Jail yesterday
from nervous exhaustion. Perry sur
vived an attack of typhoid fever and
death Is announced to have resulted
indirectly from worry, which pre-
vented complete physical restorar
ton from the weakened condition in
which the fever left him.