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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
GENERAL RANSOM FARMING
His Cotton Sells for $4,000 and He
Fly Runs $50 Plows. t.3;
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Especial to Tho Times.Dispatch)
WELDON, N. c.. February 1o,--General
M. W. Ransom sold here to-day 100 bales
of cotton for $ cents all around. and re-
ceived therefor q nice little check for
$4,000.
General Ransom is devoted to farm life,
and since his retirement from the United
States snate he has given much Of his
time and attention to farming His sons
are also devoted to agricultural pursuits,
Some years ago, when he took one Of his
sons to Washington to act as his private
secretary. the boy soon tired of tho gilt
ter OF Washington life and begged his
father to allow him to return to his farm
In Northampton county.
General Ransom, now we'll advanced In
years, still retains his power as an ora
tor, and continues to take much inter-
est In the affairs of State and nation. He
will farm on large scale again this
year. and Will run about two hundred
and fifty plows,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
BOND ISSUEFOR
STATE DEFICIT CT
Bill Introduced Providing for
100000 Three and a Half
Per Cent. Bonds.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times !spatch.)
RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. 1o.-Representa.
tive Dcughton, OF Allegheny. introduced
in the House to-day bill providing for
100000 31-2 per cent. bond issue; to
meet State appropriations and for other
purposes This is compromise bill,
agreed on in committee, Governor Ay-
cock in his message having asked for
$4,000. The State deficit is $4,000.
In the Senate Mr.. White introduced a
bill to appropriate 100000 to public
schools. being renewal Of the appropriA-
ton of two years ago.
Other bills introduced in the Senate
were:
BY Mr.. Webb: To protect mechanics,
laborers and material men by requiring
contractors to furnish materialmen sworn
statements Of amounts due workmen be-
fore receiving payment. Owners are also
required to demand such statement be-
fore making payment.
BY Mr.. Gillian: To prevent fraudulent
trading by requiring the name Of the
principal partner to be displayed in firm
names, except Incorporated companies.
BY Mr.. Gllliam: To protect employers
by extending the principle OF "vice-prin.
cipal." SO that when employees In au-
thorlty order substitutes to do certain
work and injury results. the firm or cor
poration will be liable for damages.
& Bills introduced In the House were:
n BY Mr.. Uzzell: To protect landlords and
tenants.
BY Mr.. Self: To provide and increase
punishment In cases Of assault with intent
to outrage.
IN THE SENATE.
The Senate passed, as special order the
bill providing for the inspection and sale
of cottonseed meal as fertilizer.
A second special order. regulating the
sale of concentrated food stuffs, went
over until tomorrow.
; A Joint resolution was passed. urging
Congress to pass the Appalachian Park
bill. Also bills to INCORPORATE Hiawasse
Railroad Company; Bank OF Duplin, at
Wallace; prohibit dealing In futures in
tReldsville; and a substitute bill for es-
tablishing a board Of examiners for
trained nurses, by whom licenses shall be
Issued
A substitute bill to provide dead bodies
for medical colleges, giving them bodies
VI SAlSS0 WIZ VIC AZ Jtt1bo GIAlQ pc1hl lIlSlls
tuhons and bodies not claimed by rela.
tlves, was passed. It was stated on the
floor that 1t Is a copy OF the Virginia law
and went through without further COM
ment.
IN THE HOUSE.
The only notable bills to pass the House
We're:
To provide for tho incorporation Of
street railway companies under the gen.
eral law.
TO incorporate Savings Bank and Trust
Company OF Elizabeth City.
To exempt John A. Russ, OF Brunswick
county, from peddler's tax.
IS The quickest legislation on record was
enacted to-day.
John r. Webster arrived from Relds-
Vile at noon with bill to prohibit bucket
shops In Reidsvllle. IT was introduced in
the Senate BY Mr.. Burton, and In twenty
minutes had passed both branches Of the
Legislature and was ready for rathca-
quest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
THE .lrlH Y WHISTLE BILL
Senate Committee on Railroads vii
Report it Favorably Again.

- Especial to The T1mes.Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, N. c.. Feb. 10.-The SEN
ate Committee on Railroads and Rail-
road Commission voted by a big ma
jority to again report the noted Justice
whistle bill'' unfavorably.
It requires railroad companies to blow
whistles and ring bells always until
persons on track take notice, and If in
jury Is done the company Is to be liable
This is the bill. 1t is claimed that would
force roads to run trains most of the
time under control.
The joint Finance Committee gave an
extensive hearing tonight to represen-
tatives Of railroad companies on the
railroad tax levy of the act, section
so, OF which it is proposed to prescribe
that railroads shall be taxed on the
market value OF stock. G. D. Watson
represented the Norfolk and Western:
Judge Francis Winston the Atlantic
Coast Line and H. W. Miller the South.
ern. No action was taken.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
CHARGES OF CRUELTY
Legislative Committee is investigating
at Marion.
Especial to The Times, Dlspatch.)

,5 Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)
MARION, N. G., February lo-The leg
Islative committee to Investigate chm rees
Of cruelty to oonvicts heard number
Of witnesses to-day and adjourned the
session until the members return to RAJ
leigh.
9. L. Bird, who brought the CHARGES.
placed men on the stand who testined
that tho shackled oonyicts were marched
twenty-six miles over road which was
on an Average FIVE inches deep In mud
that some Of the men lost their shoes:
that when they could not so on they
were cursed by guards, and that sick men
were cursed for groaning; that the men
reached Marion about O'Clock, were
placed on cars. and were not taken OF
until daylight OF the third day. It was
stated that there were two very sick
men in the lot when the squad reached
Marion. ana 1t was thought that ono Of
them was dead. Nearly all the others
were very much exhausted.
In rebuttal, Prison Superintendent J. g.
Mann read copies Of orders to show thar
- was not responsible for any mis-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
IN GREEsBORO
State Guard Invited to Meet in That
City Every Summer.
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tspecia, to The Tines. Dspatch.)
GREENSBORO N. c., February To-
Major r. NJ. Albright and Adjutant W.
a. Hughes, Of the Third North Carolina
Regiment. and Captain S. Glenn Brown.
OF the Gate City Guards. will go to RAJ
leigh tomorrow to attend convention OF
the officers Of the State Guard, to be held
tomorrow for the purpose of discussing.
the Dick bill. recently passed by Congress.
Major Albright Will extend an invitation
TO the State Guard to make Greensboro
the permanent place for holding the an
nual encanpment OF the different regi-
ments composing the State Guard. II the
Invitation is accepted. public spirited cit
liens Of Greensboro propose to erect q
suitable building in this city for the sol
dlers, who spend ten days every summer
In encampment. 1t may be that the build
!ngs and ground Of the Central Carolina
Fair Association In this city will be used.
Mr.. c. e. Holton returned this morn
Ing from Petersburg. Va, where he went
to urge Rev. DR.. H. w. Battle to accept the
coll Of the First Baptist Church OF
Greensboro. Mr. Holton states that Dr..
Battle will decide definitely some time
this week. He thinks that the eminent
divine will come to this place, though he
says great influence has been brought to
bear to have him remain In Petersburg.
DR.. J. w. Petty, secretary of the North
Carolina Veterinary Medical Association,
went to Raleigh this morning in tho In
terest Of the bill before, the Legislature
for the protection OF dumb animals.sG
The furnace OF the Empire Steel and
iron Company. OF this city, resumed op-
eratons to-day. after being shut down
for few days on account OF the scarcity
OF limestone
Messrs Moses H. and Caesar Cone, the
two we'll known cotton mill men Of
Greensboro, to-day subscribed $1,000 to the
fund being raised for the purpose OF In
ducing the committee to locate the new
Methodist college In Greensboro The
fund now exceeds the $4,000 mark.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
RICHMOND LEADER
OF THE fight
Continued from First Page.)

Senators and congressman from his own
and other States have been very ready
to listen to him.
The following members Of the Ma
tional Legislative Committee Of the T.
P. A. are now here: John s. Harwood,
Richmond: ]. G. slmering, Maryland; e.
Fl. Donnon. Ohio; Walter Matthews, In
diana; J. A. Adams. Arkansas: A. II.
Deckman, Texas Neil McCaul New
York; H. T.. Kent Connecticut, and Fl.
D. Brannon. Georgia.
It seems foregone conclusion that
Secretary Corteyou will be the head Of
the now department.
RICHMOND POsTOFTICD,
Senator Martin said to-day he had no
doubt Of being able to secure the nser-
tion In the general deficiency bill of an
item of 100000 additional for the p,lr-
chase of he Shafer property for tho new
Richmond postoflce. Seyenty-five thou
sand has already been appropriated.
When It was learned that the property
cost $176,00O and additional $780, 900 was
recommended by che committee Mr..
Martin thinks there is no question Of
this additional amounts being approprl-
ated. He thinks condemnation proceed
ings should be hastened as much as
possible. Judge Lewis. United States dis
OF Virginia. will be here Tomorrow. and
he and A,ic Lamb and Senator Martin
will confer on tho subject Of the new
postoftice
Congressman Lamb will appear before
the Ways and Means Committee Of the
House Tomorrow In the interest Of the
Atjen bill, which prevents the use of
tags, coupons and other devices in the
sale OF tobacco In manufactured form.
It Is expected that a number OF inde-
pendent manufacturers from Richmond
committee In behalf Of the bill, 1t is
said that President Duke. Of the Amer-
lcan Tobacco Company Ia aghtina the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
Favor the London Bill.
Especial to The Tlmes'Dlspatch.)

ROCKY MOUNT, IN. O., February TO-
For several weeks the cause of temper
ance has been agltated. and last night the
agitation eliminated In a great temper
The house was filed, Tho meeting was
presided over by Rev, Charles Fefter, rec
tor Of the Episcopal Church. A bright
and instructive programme had been pre-
pared. When tho speech-maklng was
over resolution was offered "that We
instruct our representatives to use their
influence In securing the passage OF the
London bill" It was put 70 rising vote,
close Of the meeting an anti-saloon lea quo
'was organized, with r. r. Thorne chair.
man and 9. w. .W,lson secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
7O5 East Broad Street.
Entire Building.)

treatment OF the men. and supervi-
.or Lashley. who had personal charge
Of the movement, declared that he saw
no evidence Of cruelty to convicts. and
.he march was not an unusual one. The
result Of to-day's hearing In some meas
ure established the charges without fixing
tho responsibility. Evidence was also
submitted showing that on previous occa-
sions sick convicts had been allowed to
fall In the mud ana lie In the rain at the
depot here. Superintendent Mann said
ne thought this was mistake on the
part OF the witness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11

man Hepburn the bill providing for the
construction OF lighthouse and fog
signals at the outer Diamond shoal. Cape
Hatteras. Authority is given the suhcom-
mittee to make favorable report.
a favorable report was authorized by
tho committee on the bill to provide a
llghtship off Hea1d's Bank. at Galyes,
tom Tsxas. q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
SPECIALIST is ARRESTED
Columbus, Ohio. ManIs Charged With
Practicng Without License.

W1NspON-sALEM. N. G., Feb. TO-
Dr.. II. J. Reynolds. a specialist from Co
lumbus, Ohio. was arrested here to-day
on the charge Of practicing medicine
without State license. Flo waived ex-
animation and gave Q two hundred dol.
lar bond for his appearance at the May
term OF court DR.. Reynolds and his
wife have been here several weeks, and
they have made many friends In this
city. They left this afternoon for home,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
Lady slightlyIlniursd.
Especial to The Tim.r. l,,.,l

w,y YRS N;1s[rE e Ths T9ges,pIsPatch.)
Sarah Kenan daughter Of Captain w.
r, Kenan. OF this city, was In the wreck
on the Southern Railroad between At
lanta and Macon Monday night and was
slightly tujured Her fsea was cut.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11
MAY BUILD LIGHTHOUSE
AT DIAMOND SHOAL
thy Associatsd Pres,

80 Z q. q lliy Asboclated FreBs.) 7-91
& WARRINGTON. February l0,-The
House Committee on Interstate and For-
eign Commerce to-day referred to a sub
committee yet to bs paxnsss. by CHAIR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-11

It was announced by the management
Of the Southern Railway here to-day that
the road would be double-tracked from
Washington to Orange. The total cost
willrbe about seventeen millions. Work
has already begun. The contract calls
for the completion of the new track from
this city to Manassas by July OF this
year. Two thousand men have already
been put to work. Nv an Y,55.. .
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

Geronimo, the once bloodthirs- ty Apache chief, who spread ter TOT throughout the southwest until he was captured by Gen. Nelson A. Miles, will be one of the striking features of the h. dian Exhibit at the Worlds $ Fair.
 Of all tribes that roamed Amer ica's forests the Apaches were the most cruel and treacher ous, and of all Apaches Geronimo was the most vicious. Hefought des. perately when escape was possi- ble by no other means, but slay- ing the defenceless and slaughter from ambush was more to his hand.
 Geronimo will be nominally free at the Worlds Fair, but practically a prisoner of war.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

Kisheneff, Bessarabia, Dec. 21- Two Russians named Gnetschin and Marosjeik, who have been on trial charged with murder as the author of the Massacres of Jews here last spring, were sen- tenced today to seven and five years penal servitude respective ly. Twenty other persons charg- ed with being involved in the massacre were sentenced to per iods ranging from one to two years each. One person was sen- fenced to six months imprison- ment and twelve were acquitted, while forty.eight civil actions brought against the accused were dismissed. The costs ofthe prosecution must be paid by the convicted persons.-Clipped from the Morning Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

Only men with an imoerfect knowledge of American history will believe that the frcuds in the Post-ofice Department justify doubts concerning the soundness of popular government. If the frauds had been concealed there would have been reason for de- spair. But so long as tie gov ernment has sufficient vitality to purify itself the future is safe. Honesty is the rule in public life. That is why the exposure of dis honesty m lkes a sensation.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

Bach fruit grower of New York will be furnished with a padded barrel by the State Commission to the Worlds Fair. The barrel will be packed by the grower and shipped to the Fair at State ex- pense.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

A project will shortly be pre- sented to the congress of the state of Chihuahua by Governor Terraces, offering $10,0OO to the party discovering and working the first petroleum well in that state, besides giving exemption from taxes for ten years.-Mex- ican Herald.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The Grand Lodge of Odd Eel lows in the State of Ohio, have issued an order to expel all menl- bers who are engaged in the sa- loon business and it threatens to disrupt the order in that state. Grand Master Paw has ordered the suspension of all lodges which do not expel the saloon keepers.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad officials receiv- ed letter made by pasting to- gether on a sheet of paper words clipped from newspapers, de- manding $5,OOO or threatened the destruction of an entire train.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

Not a minute should be lost when child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse. or even af- ter the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. Itnever fails, and is pleasant and safe to take.-For sale by F, ]. Wattron.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26
MANAGER WANTED in this

MANAGER WANTED in this county and adjoining territory, to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21.OO weekly with ex- penses additional, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expenses advan- ced and horse and carriage fur nished when necessary; position permanent. Address Secretary, 600 Monon bldg, chicago, Ill.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

WANTED.-A trustworthy ger. tleman or lady in each county to manage business for an old established house of solid fnan- cial standing. A straight bona fide weekly salary of$1S.OOpa by check each Monday with all expenses direct from headquart. CTS. Money advanced forexpen- ses. Enclose addressed envelope Manager. 36O Caxton Bldg, Chicago, Ills.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The Santa Fe is reported to have ordered 6,6OO tons of steel rails from the Lackawanna Steel company at $2S per ton, with a guarantee against the decline in the price.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

MT. A. R. Kane, a prominent druggist of Baxter Springs, Kan sas, says: "Chamberlain' stom- ach and Liver Tablets are, in my judgement, the most superior preparation of anything in use today for constipation. They are sure in action and with no tendency to nauseate or gripe.- For sale by F. ]. Wattron.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The value of gold coin and bull lion in the United States is esti- noted at twelve hundred mil lion dollars. The gross weight of the metal would be something more than two thousand two hundred tons, yet it all could be packed in a cube having a side of little more than eighteen feet.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The annual free seed distrihu- tion by the government has been announced. This year there will be AS, ,OOO, ,OOO packages of seeds and plants distributed by con- gressmen to their constituents. These so-called free seeds" cost the governmen $27O, O,OOO, not in cluding cost of mailing and transportation.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26

The ARGUS has a fine job de. partment and can turn out work on short notice. Rates reason able.
Holbrook argus., 1903-12-26
SHEEP BRANDS.

JOHN NELSON. Postoffice-Heber. Arizona. Range-West Black Caiion.
 F'rebr"nd on "o'e' ssr%s11sGrGs srss ssa sor sS.. sp't lief, left versed on weathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-31
MORE MEN AND MONEY
THE CRYING NEED ON THE
LEVEES
The Outlook to Stop Crevasse- at
Hymlia is More Hope.
full Today.

NEW ORLEANS, March 31.-"More men
and more money is the cry that comes
from the crevasse at IIymlia today. The
forces employed there, who have been work.
ing day and night, are exhausted, and fresh
hands are required to press forward the
work. The Texas and Pacific has put on
daily trains to carry laborers to the scene.
and 200 at the other were holding firmly at
daylight, and the prospect of closing the
break has frightened considerably.
The report from the Pontchartrain dis
trict today is that the line of levees is
holding and that all observable weak spots
have been strengthened.
Water from Hymlia is beginning to fill
up the water courses on the west. bank of
the river, and people who are living on the
lowlands are beginning to move to the
higher villages.
The main levee protecting the state con-
Wet camp near Baton Rouge gave way this
morning. The camp is located at Angola,
on the eastern bank of the Mississippi in
West Feliciana parish. 1t is nearly oppo-
site the mouth of Red river. The levee
which broke is a private one, maintained by
the state. Angola is one of the finest colt on
planta tions in louisiana being one of three
owned by the state
The crevasse doubtless will cover the en-
tire plantation with water. but, it is said,
that because of the location no other val
liable property is likely to be affected. The
back levee protecting Angola will have to
be cut in order to allow the escape of the
flood No loss of life is reported. The loss
to the state will be heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-31
LONG CONTROVERSY ENDED.
Dispute Settled Regarding the Las
Vegas Post Office.

An order has today been made changing
the name of the post office at East Las
Vegas. Y. NJ, to Las Vegas, and appointing
as nostmaster Fred O. Blood, the present
nostmas5er at East Las Vegas. This action
ends a controversy that has been before the
Post Office Department for about six years.
At present there are two post offices located
close together one named Las Vegas, the
other East Las Vegas AS a result of two
offices being liz one community there was
great confusion in the delivery of mail. but
such violent protests were made against
the discontinuance of either office that the
department has hesitated to take arbitrary
action City delivery was recently estab-
Ished at East Las Vegas. Not long since
hundreds of complaints were filed in the
department of mail that was intended for
East Las Vegas, but misdirected to Las
Vegas In fact the confusion became So
general that the business men of East Las
Vegas were compelled 10 employ messen-
gers TO go to the Las Vegas office for their
mail which had been niisdirected to that
place.
The department recently sent an in
spector to make a careful investigation.
The day the inspector was there 100 pieces
of rnisdrected tirst-class mail was received.
Upon his report the department has dis
continued the Las Vegas office, changing
the name of the East Las Vegas Office to
Las Vegas. and extending the free delivery
over the territory which was formerly sup
piled by the Las Vegas office, to take effect
tomorrow, April /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-31
TO CONVERT THE DEBT.
Bankers Conteno.ng With One Another
at Caracas

French financial houses are contending
with American, British and German bank
ers for permission from President Castro
to settle the Venezuelan debt. Mr. Bowen
today received information from Caracas
that the French minister there was In fire.
quent communication with the Banque
d Escomptior with a view to converting the
Venezuelan debt and establishing a French
bank in Caracas.
Until the arrival at Caracas of Senor Pu-
lido, the Venezuelan charge at Washington
with advices for President Castro from Mr.
Bowen, it Is impossible to determine what
will be the result Of the efforts of the vari-
Gus financial syndicates to arrange for
settlement of the debts of Venezuela with
out the necessity of referring the question
to The Hague. The charge was due at La
Guaira yesterday.
The British ambassador is still awaiting
instructions from his foreign office to pro-
ceed with the negotiation of The Hague
protocol, but it is generally admitted that
the allied powers are awaiting Castros
answer to the proposition of the syndi-
Gates before concluding The Hague nego-
tiations. The German minister has had no
advices Oh the subject for some time, but it
Is assumed the Germany will follow Great
Britain's lead.