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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-08
GUN BURST IN HIS HANDS.
Opening Session of the Interstate Commerce
Commission Postponed Until To-day

Especial to the News and Observer
Charlotte. N. c., Jan. 7.-Clifford
Stewart. the fourteen-year- son of
John Stewart, prominent farmer who
lives near Matthews, lost his left hand
today as the result of a cunning accident
The boy was out shooting and after aim
ing at a flock of birds, pulled the trigger,
when the barrel of the gun burst at the
point where his left hand was resting.
The hand was so badly lacerated that
amputation was necessary.
The health officers of the city have Or
dered a census taken for the purpose of
ascertaining whether every person has
complied with the vaccination ordinance.
The opening session of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, which was to
have been held here today for the pur-
pose of hearing the charges brought by
local merchants of discrimination in
freight rates, had to be postponed be-
cause the train bearing the commission
ers from Washington was six hours late.
The hearing will be begun tomorrow.
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The ARBITRATION TREATY,
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Will
Report it Favorably.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. THE Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations today au-
thorized Senator Lodge to report favor
ably the general international arbitration
treaty recommended by the Pan-Ameri-
can conference, held at the City OF
Mexico, last winter. The treaty is on
the lines of The Hague treaty, but ap-
plies only to the republics of the West
ern hemisphere. 1t provides tribunal
for settling disputes as to boundary
lines and claims and also over other Ques-
tions concerning which nations may diff
fer The opinion was quite general that
favorable action upon the agreement at
this time by the United States would
have a good effect upon the settlement of
the differences between Venezuelan and
the European creditors of that nation.
An interesting fact in connection with
the preparation of the treaty is that the
Venezuelan representative in the con-
ference refused upon the instruction of
his government to participate in the
formulation of the document.
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Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

Lucas seemed to speak as If the Sc
lection of a United States Senator were
not the peoples business. Judging by the
crowd around the Marlborough, he thought
the State at large had considerable in
terest in the matter. However, he ia
vored having the matter over as soon as
possible, and he favored Friday night.
Senator London, of Chatham, said that
if it was so desirable to hasten the mat
ter, why not have it tonight or tomorrow
night. But he saw no reason for hasten
ing the matter, he was in favor of Mon
day night He thought it might be in
aspicious to choose hangman's day, and
the caucus might hang upon choice.
Senatorr Bown then cautioned Senator
London against holding the caucus on the
18th, as that, too, was unlucky. The
amendment of Mr.. Graham to hold the
caucus Monday night was then put and
lost.
After a little more discussion, the orig
inal motion of Senator Brown was put,
that the caucus be held on Friday night,
January 9th, at o'clock
This was carried with but one or two
dissenting voices.
Senator R. B. White of Franklin, then,
in order that there might be no possible
misunderstanding, as he said, offered the
following resolution which was adopted
Resolved, by the joint Democratic
caucus, That no one shall be allowed on
the floor of the hall during the caucus to
be held for the nomination of a United
States Senator, except Democratic mem
bers of the General Assembly,, officers of
the same, and representatives OF tho
State Democratic press"
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governing the Senate of 1901 wer

governing the Senate of 1901 were
adopted.
Then came the introduction of the first
bill. This was by Senator Burton, of
Reidsville, and the bill has for it's title
"An Act to increase the number of coun-
ty commissioners of Rockingham" this
being from three to five.
The Senate finally adjourned at seven
minutes after one o'clock, on motion of
Senator Mann, of Hyde, and Senator
Mann made this adjournment in honor of
the memory of the late Senator Zeb.
Wilson. The resolution was in suitable
terms and under its provisions commit
tee of three, consisting of Senators Mann,
Crisp and Marshall were appointed to
draft resolutions of respect
SENATE EMPLOYEES.
The following additional employees have
been appointed for the Senate:
Mailing Clerk, Garland Monday, Iredell
county; Stationery Clerk w. H. Strother,
Wake county; Pages: NJ. b. Pelt, Jr.,
of Edgecombe county; Richard Whar-
ton, David B. Roberts, James Lanier,
Lee Weathers and Robert Latta, all of
Wake county. Laborers: z. A. Pegram
and r. r. Hamlet, of Wake county; A. j.
Rush, of Randolph county; r. e. Fen
tress, of Forsyth county, and Walter
Aston, of Franklin county.
at door-Instde, Allen Doughtry, of
Sampson county; outside, A. L. Barnes,
of Nash county
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in nomination by Mr.. Aiken, Republican
member from Pennsylvania The roll-call
showed SO votes for Carr to Is for Hassell
and Mr.. Kerr was declared elected.
Mr.. Britton, Of Randolph, nominated
for Assistant Docrekeeper, w. S. Line
berry, of Rando sNand he was elected
without opposfuSSh
James H. Foneville of Duplin county
was elected Engrossing Clerk without op-
position ard was presented by Mr.. Carl
ton, of Duplin.
The oath of office was then admins
tered to the newly elected officers by
Speaker Gattis. who announced that the
House was duly organized.
A message from the Senate announcing
its organization was read by the clerk.
A message from the Senate was read
announcing the appointment of Senators
Brown, Henderson and Welborn to wait
upon the Governor and notify him Of the
organization OF the Senate
On motion of Mr.. Lucas a committee OF
five was appointed by the House to act
with that of the Senate. The Speaker
appointed Messrs. Lucas, Doughton, Nor
ton Davidson and Benbow as the commit
tee on the part of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Davidson, message
was ordered sent to the Senate. announc-
ing the due organization Of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Watts. of Iredell,
the House at 2:45 adjourned until II a.
IN. Thursday.
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An Engine Driven Crashing
Through a Smoker.
A FLAGMAN'S MISTAKE
While He Was Going Back Of His Train 10 Lcck
Switch an Approaching Ergne
Dash Into the Freight
Head On.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. lit is reported
that Pittsburg, Virginia and Charles
ton passenger train collided with freight
train near Duquesne resulting in the
death of fifteen or twenty people.
The railroad officials at o'clock state
shat ten people were killed outright and
quite a number injured. None of the
names obtainable as yet.
From meagre accounts at hand it
seems the freight train had orders to
take the siding to let another freight
pass. In coming back to the main track,
the agman, it is said, instead of going
ahead of his train, went back to lock the
switch. Just at this time the Elizabeth
accommodation came along and crashed
into the freight head-on. The engine was
forced through the smoker, killing or in
juring every passenger in that car. So
far as known, the passengers in the
others escaped injury.
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FFAR THAT SHE Is LOST.
The Yacht Gshilde Which Sailed From vii
miugton for Charle ston Monday.

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c.. Jan. 7.-Anxiety is
felt here for the safety of the little New
York sailing yacht Gehilde, which crossed
the Cape Fear bar Monday morning en-
cruise to Charleston. S. c., via George
town. Her owner. Captain Charles Rob-
inson Smith, and daughter, of New York,
are aboard the little craft, which is be-
lieved to have been lost. Tuesday a
strong gale prevailed along the coast
and it is not thought that the yacht had
time to reach Georgetown. No report Of
her has been received since she sailed.
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THE COOLEST MAN THERE.
Paul Woodland, Who Was Hanged for the MUIR
der of Two Boys
fBv the Associated Press. ]

Camden, N j.. Jan. Paul Wood
ward was hanged in the Camden Jail to-
day. The drop fell at 1905 q. m. and
Woodward was pronounced dead ten
minutes later Woodward was apparently
the most unconcerned person in the party
at the hanging and showed remarkable
nerve. Paul Wocdward's crime was the
murder on October 1st, last, of John
Coffin, aged II years, and Price Jennings.
aged IA years The boys disappeared
from their homes on October /, and
their bodies We're found in a woods near
Haddon Heights, six miles from here on
October 4. Woodward had been seen in
company with the lads on the day Of
their disappearance and was arrested.
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Sentenced for Crime Against Society,
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham. N. c., Jan. Henry Hole
man, colored, and Belle Oates white,
convicted of crime against soeiety-that
of fornication and adultcry-were sem
fenced this afternoon. Holeman was
sent to the roads for twelve months and
the woman was committed to the work
house for six months. The case has
been on docket for several years. and it
was hard matter to get both of the
defendants in court at the same time.
Court adjourned late this afternoon.
having disposed of the entire docket In
four days.
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DRY GOODS STORE BuReLARIzED.
A Number of Robberiss Bave Occurred in Ashe-
Vile Of Late

Especial to the News and Observer
Asheville. N. c., Jan. 7.-Oestreicher'
dry goods store was burglarized last
night. The money drawers in the store
were emptied, but the safe was undis-
turbed. None of the goods in the store
were molested. There have been a num-
Der of robberies in Asheville lately.
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Appointments Confirmed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. THE Senate today
confirmed the following nominations:
Charles Page Bryan, Minister to
Portugal; David ]. Hill, Minister to
Switzerland; Francis B. Loomis, Assist
ant Secretary of State; Joseph w Dill
Ion, surveyor of customs at Nashville,
Tenn.
Postmasters-South Carolina; G. D..
Shore. Sumter.
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Whitaker Iarvey-1g51ra G)m5i1s.
(special to News and obsorver !

tSpeclaI to News and ObseTver)
WinstonSalem ~ c.. Jan. THE
Whitaker Harvey Company has con5oli-
dated with the S. A. Ogburn Tobacco
Manufacturing plant and will retain the
name of the Whitaker Harvey Company.
The new combination is now. busy install
ing additional machinery and will soon
be ready to resume active operations with
treble the working capacity OF the two
former plants. The firm expects to BUILD
a large new factory this spring on' h
burned site of the Whitaker Harvey cora
paDy
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Newton, N. c., Jan. GA crowd OF
whites and negroes we're drinking and
shooting near the distillery of Frank
Smith, two miles from Newton. Rufe
Young was shot in the back by some one
in the party. He was brought to town
end hts wound is considered very serious.
A warrant was issued for Noah Rankin.
colored. one of the party. who was com
nitted to jail. to await trial.
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Il will be tomorrow night.

IT will be tomorrow night.
That is, it will commence to tomorrow
night. for when it will be concluded no
one can tell.
At any rate, the first ballot, and pos
sibly many more, will be taken tomorrow
night in the joint Democratic caucus of
the General Assembly, for the nomina tion
of United States Senator to succeed Jeter
G. Pritchard.
1t was so decided by the joint caucus
last night, and here is how it was done:
Senator JP. S. Henderson. of Rowan,
called the joint caucus to order, and an
nounced that the first business would be
the election of permanent chairman of
the joint Democratic caucus.
Representative Watts, of Iredell, nomi-
mated Representative George L. Morton,
of New Hanover, and Representative
Abell. of Johnston, seconded the nomina
ton, and moved that Mr.. Morton's cleo
tion be by acclamation. This motion pre-
vailed, and Mr.. Morton took the chair,
and announced that the business of the
caucus would be to determine a time for
holding a caucus to nominte a United
States Sena tor.
Representative Doughton, of Ale
ghany, nominated Mr. Murphy, of
Rowan, for permanent secretary of the
joint caucus. He was elected by accla-
nation.
The roll-call showed that 81 members
were present
Senator J. A. Brown, of Columbus,
moved that a joint caucus be held on
Friday night, January 9th, at s o'clock,
for the selection of candidate for Uni
ted States SenatoH
Judge Graham moved to hold the eau
Gus on Monday night, January 18th
Representative Davidson, of Bun
combe, proposed that the friends of the
different candidates should meet and de-
termine upon time that would be salts
factory to all, as far as possible.
Representative Lucas, of Hyde, said
he was opposed to consulting anybody
1--WE are here" said he, "to attend to the
peoples busines, and We have no right to
waite the peoples time. Let us have this
matter done with as soon as possible. We
can't please everybody. and SO We might
as well please ourselves"
This met with hearty applause
DR.. Riddick, of Franklin, said that Col
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TOMORROW NIGHT
IS DECIDED ON
To Hold the Caucus to Nomi-
nate Our Senator.
All the Candidates Express the Greatest Conf
deucs but Every Oae is Quaking
in His Boo's.
The Senatorial caucus has been called

The Senatorial caucus has been called
for tomorrow (Friday) night.
That date is one that is agreeable to
all the candidates, and particularly pleas
ing to the many friends of the candi-
dates who are anxious to get home early.
They are glad that the matter will be
settled this week and every worker hopes
to see his candidate chosen and be at
home in time to go to church Sunday
morning, happily and thankful that his
candidate has won the toga.
The action was rather unexpected. 1t
was generally supposed that the caucus
would be held on Monday or Tuesday of
next week. Some thought it would be
postponed Or late as Thursday of next
week, but after discussion, it was de-
tormined to hurry up the matter. and the
suspense, and get down to business.
One of the funny things about it is
that the friends of every candidate last
night was claiming the early caucus as
due to suggestion from his candidates
manager. AS a matter of fact. it has no
significance. Some friends of each of the
candidates was conspicuous as an advo-
cate of an early caucus. The members
called it this week because they wish to
have the matter settled at an early date.
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didate for the United States Senate, was
the most interesting event connected
with the Senatorial fight yesterday. His
supporters greeted him gladly, but he
was not less cordially welcomed by the
friends of every candidate and the 9TH
er Democrats who are now in Raleigh
for Gel Carr has host of friends in
every camp, as we'll as in every county
in North Carolina He was busy shaking
hands in his apartments all day and last
night, is looking better than ever, and
was in fine humor. He was not giving out
any figures or making any boastful
claims. He has not made any antagon-
isms in his campaign and his friends
say that aside from those who are ac-
tive in his support, he is the second
choice of two-thirds of the members o.
the Legislature. 1 found him surrouns-
ed by friends, chatting with them, and
looking as happy as If he had the certif-
cate in his pocket.
l next dropped in at the Craig head
quarters. There was room full of leg
islators and other friends and there was
a spirit of confidence among them. eve
are not giving out estimates said q
leading Craig man, "but our man is going
to be the next United States Senator"
At the Ovarman headquarters I found
him and Mayor Boyden and Legislative
and personal friends. 1--WE are sure OF
victory and feel more confident than al
any time" said Sheriff Julian, II tel
you Overman is a winner
At the Watson headquarters, there
were legislators, the Winston delegation
Ga fine looking body it and the mosi
numerous delegation that any candidates
home town has sent to work for its can
d.date) and others. They act like mer
who believe their candidate is to be the
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
POLICE COURT NOTES.

This week thus far has been a busy as well as profitable one for the local magistrates. The prev alent offense is drunkenness, for which there were five convic- tions Tuesday morning.
 Ben Tucker, l.. Hartwick, Booker Shobe and Chas. Bell pied guilty to drunkenness and were each fined $5 and costs, while Ed Deeming stood trial be- fore Acting Mayor J. E May aa. and met the same fate
 Jno. Agnew, arrested for drunkenness, was discharged after trial and A w.. Lane was fined $20 foa disturbing the peace of the district north of the Iron Mountain tracks.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
CENTS SMOKING JACKETS.

An elegant line just received at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 185btf
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
A LIVELY CHASE.
Irate Father In Pursuit of Runa- way Daughter, Who Had Eloped With Objection
 able Sweetheart.

Pine Bluff, Dec. '. An irate father, armed with a shotgun, is in the city like Shyloek, looking for the young man who ran away with his daughter. Cupid and Esq. Needham of Double Wells, wereresponsible for the old mans trip across the county. The man was MT. J. N. Falls, who lives near Double Wells and he was trying to find MT. George Taylor and wife, the latter who was until Friday, Miss Addie Falls.
 The story goes that the young folks had been sweethearts for some time, but parental consent to their marriage was withheld, because of the tender age of the young lady. Like the fair Jes- sica of old, however, the young lady concluded that she knew her own heart, and together the young folks went to the home of Esq. Needham, where they were made husband and wife.
 A friend of the young lady s father saw them together and suspecting the truth, informed the parent, who started in per suit. The young folks had fair start, however, and when last seen were well on their way to- ward Redfeld, with the father several hours behind.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
NEGRO SHOT AT
 WALNUT RIDGE.

Hoxie, Ark, Dec. 2. -Asbury Hoskins, colored, was shot and instantly killed by Will Jones, another negro, at Walnut Ridge Saturday night. The negroes were in a crap game and Hoskins applied some epithet to Jones which offended him, and he left the room, and, securing a double barreled shotgun, returned and emptied the contents into Hos kins' chest, killing him instantly. Jones fled and attempted to make good his escape, but was captured yesterday morning by Marshal Croak. Hoskins was white folks nigger" and was well thought of.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08

cided to try to improve it with out any elaborate theory, but just using a little common sense, a tree top and a team of mules. He furnished a report of the re- suits of his experiments in the September number of the Muni- cipal Journal and Engineer. He began work on a half mile of prairie road in 1896, the soil being partly black loam and partly yellow clay. He con- structed a drag, such as have been used by farmers for years for years in breaking Jumps of rough ground. and began using it by going over the road after every rainstorrn.
 He found that by his persis- tent use of the simple device the ruts of the road were filled, the surface rounded and packed so t shed water, and that after a years work, the road was in comparatively good condition, and the result of his work began attracting the attention of his neighbors. His example was fol lowed and now miles of the roads in his county have been thus i'm proved, without cost other thar the time of the farmers who de rive the benefit of the improved conditions.
 It is not argued that the drag will do as a substitute for the rock crusher and the road ma chine, but it is contended, witt proof to support it, that it greatly improves the roads pending tht
 systematic work that is being undertaken by the county gov
 ernments in the different states
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
SHALL TOWNSEND
 HOLD TWO OFFICES

The supreme court, upon mo- tion of the attorney general, has advanced the case of State ys Henry Townsend, as 3 cause of public interest. Townsend is at present the county judge of Desha county and has since his election to that office been elected las town recorder of Arkansas City, and is also exercising the fractions of that office.
 The attorney general brought quo warranto proceedings in the Desha circuit court to oust Town send from the office of county judge on the ground that he had accepted an inconsistent office ! and thereby vacated said judge ship.
 The circuit court dismissed the information, holding that the at torney general had no power to institute the proceedings and that information in the nature ot quo warranto would not lie in such a case. These are the 1 questions involved in the appeal and the cause is one of some in- l terest.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
CONVICT FARM
 COTTON YIELD.

The state will soon have about 1, 200 bales of cotton to dispose of, in addition to the quantities also sold by Financial Agent Jos. 10. Moore of the penitentiary. The cotton is being rapidly picked and ginned on the state convict farm in Lincoln county, and the good prices prevalent make it reasonably certain that between $80, ,0O0 and S90,000 will be received for the cotton yield, independent of the F, ,000 bushels of corn and other products of the farm.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
COUNCIL CONFINES.

At a meeting of the city coun- ell Monday evening, presided over by Recorder Mayhan in the absence of the mayor, little of interest was accomplished.
 Aldermen Wision, Wilmans and Bailey were present, the last named serving as recorder. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, and the regular accounts allowed, after which the council adjourned.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
ONLY KNOWN DEMOCRATS

Mammoth Spring, Dec. '. N At a meeting of the Democratic county central committee it was ordered that a legalized primary election be held on the 26th day of March, 1904, for all officers from governor to constable. A resolution was unanimously pass ed that none but known Demo crats be allowed to vote at said primary.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08
WILL CURTAIL PASSES.

The pass agreement for the year 1904, adopted by seventy western railroads, which goes Sinto effect the 1st of January, draws the line governing the is- suance of free transportation tighter than they have ever been drawn heretofore.
 It's intent is to prohibit not oniy aiiti,sl.l aiii,l and time passes, but also trip passes, trip tickets, mileage tickets, special trains md all forms of free or reduced transportation, state or inter- state, intended to influence or secure freight or passenger busi- ness.
 Specific account is made of companies or individuals to whom free or reduced transportation may not be issued.
 Under the new agreement the chairman of the general body is to appoint nine executive officers of different lines, parties to the agreement, who will have au- thority to pass on all points aris- ing from an interpretation of the $ agreement.
 The pass agreement of the trunk lines will be strictly main Atained during the coming year, land the hauling of private cars |Ifree will be restricted as much as |hossible, as was done this year.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-08

Another shipment of the fa- nous Warehouse cravats, the new Ascot scarfs. 75c in black and black and white.
 90dtf Star Clothing House.