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The Washington times., 1904-11-28

Mining for Jade.

Considerable time and attention We're
given 20 the recent discoveries Of jade,
and an account of the d story. technoI-
ogy. and archaeology Of Jade and allied
materials has been made which sis "a
very noteworthy piece Of work2f The
three distinct regions that have fur
uished most Of ia" material discussed
are New Guinea Silesia. ana AUSTRIA.
The report notes that the Location Of
"a vein of Jade or green stone Ht Mil
ford Sound, New Zealand, haas resuItcd
IA a mining company beiUs fOrE'ed Tor
The Washington times., 1904-11-28
.PARKER'S MARGIN
GROWS SMALLER

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Nov. 2s.-The
Arkansas official returns show that
Parker won by only about 1900
The Washington times., 1904-11-28
PRODUCTION Of
PRECIOUS STONES
Research of the Geological
Survey
DIAMONDS NEAR PRETORIA
Sources Of Gems Found in the United
States-Many Interesting
Discoveries.

THE Production Of Precious Stones
has been the subject Of much research
on the part of the Geological Survey,
and many interesting discoveries have
been made throughout the world.
Within the year important and cx-
tensive developments in diamond MIN
ing have been made in the Transvaal
district, and 1t IS clear that diamond de-
poslts OF a similar nature To the Kim
berley district exist in the wide area
lying east of Pretoria.
Many mines have been located In this
district already, and shafts have been
sunk to different depths 10 ascertain the
nature aud extent OF the deposits. Up
TO thu present time the deposits have
been found 10 be OF very promising rich
ness.
There are several mines in actual
operation IN this district. but although
they yield a larger output than the
Kimberley mines, the stones are not
worth as much per carat. a great deal
has been found out about the diamond
deposits of india. the place where all. or
rather the greater part. or the market
able diamonds of the world came from
In the early days OF the diamond IN
dustry.
Brazilian Discoveries.
Considerable interest has been mani
tested in the mining Of beryls and tour
malines in the province Of Alinas Geraes.
Brazil where a remarkable blue and
green beryl nave been obtained. One
OF the beryls was a great green crystal
that weighed eighteen pounds. more than
twice the weight OF the great beryl in
the Imperial Berg Academy Mining
School. al s.. Petersburg, Russia. which
is valued a. $4,000.
A remaTka.. A. discovery Of green beryls
was made in .3J3 near Rio de JaueirO.
Some of thcS- gems when cut WeIged
as much as 100 carats each. At Villa
Rica two dozen magnificent crystals OF
euClase Were found. that weighed, or
rather measured. from tWO-hfths 10 one
and One-third inches.
Gem Of the Ancients.
II has been established b.youud a
doubt that among the various green
minerals used 10y the aucieuts for deco
rative purposes. compact fGchsitD must
now be included. This conclusion was
only reached after several of the emil
neut mineralogists had studied the frag-
ment of "a Roman statuctte composed Of
this material ana arrived al tle cou-
clusiou that it was probably one of the
MANY sO-callcd smaTaEdus,
Parts OF Elliott county, hy- which
m one time was considered "a possible
source OF diamonds, because Of she spe-
ciaI resemblance Df their occurrence 10
the rocks Of Kimberley. South Africa
have recently Yielded some me pyTOpD
garnet and olIviue OF gem quality. Some
similar pyropes have been obtained
from Syracuse, n. y.
Mining for Jade.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
DEATH OF JOHN w. COLE.
Good Man. Full Of Wears and Good
Deeds Passes Away.

Mr.. John w. Cole, for years a lead
ing jeWeler of Raleigh, and man
who was most highly esteemed by all
classes of people here, died Sunday
afternoon at his home on North Per-
son street. at 5:45 o'clock.
For several years he had not been
engaged in business, and his age and
failing health had long since prepared
his family for his death.
Mr.. Cole, who was born June 1st.
1892 at Eagle Rock, in Wake cOun-
ty, had lived in Raleigh for nearly
half a century. During his long life,
he earned and retained the respect
of the whole people of the city, by
his gentle goodness and his upright
walk.
The funeral services were conduct
ed at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the residence by Rev. DR.. Tyree,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
and the remains We're inferred in
Oakwood Cemetery with Masonic hon
ors by Hiram Lodge No. 40, of which
the deceased had long been mem
Der.
The pall-bearers were: j. G.. Briggs
]. c. Birdsong, j. M. Teachy, j. II.
Mullins, W. II. Riggan and Wilson
Card.
Mr.. Cole is survived by a wife and
seven children, Mrs. j. a. Gresham, OF
Seattle, Washington; II. A. Cole, of
Vallio, Cal; Mrs. l.. G. Smith, of w,
Duluth. Mimi; Mrs. j. G. Bevers, Miss
Nora and Eugene G. and l.. Chester
Cole of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
-FOUR HUNDRED FROM COUNTY
Sam Thompson Gets That Amount
Damages Sustained b. Falling
through Bridge--Com-
missionePS Meet.

The Wake County Board of Com
missioners met yesterday with Mr.. a
II. Green presiding. Those present
were Messrs. A. II. Green. j. d. Allen,
e. T. Scarborough, VIM. Yates and j.
w. Pomram.
Mr.. j. n. Holding. attorney for the
new road asked for at the last meet
ing in New Light and Wake Forest
Townships, appeared before the Board
and asked that the consideration of
the matter be postponed until next
meeting, at which time both sides
should be notified to be present. On
motion it was granted.
On motion It was ordered that the
County Treasurer be instructed to
borrow from the Commercial and
Farmers Bank $4,000 for the road
fund, and $1,000 for the general
county fund, giving note for sixty
days at six per cent interest, same
being borrowed TO meet the abso-
lutte necessary current expenses of the
county.
on motion it was ordered tina
Harriet Leslie, Of Holly Springs town
ship. be given $500 temporary relief
recommended by T b. Holt, J. r
Curtis and ]. r. Afford.
Sam THOMPSON was ordered to bt
given $400 damages on account OF
falling through a bridge.
Application for consideration of {
public road the part of old HillsborC
road, between the Bat GrissOm place
and Tippers X road. was on motion
ordered postponed until next meeting
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
Atlantic Hotel Goes to
Beaufort.
Continued from Page One.1

Mr.. Rowland confirms the report
sent to this paper from Beaufort that
wireless telegraph station is to be
established on lands at Beaufort. He
is the president of the Marine Trans
iillSslon Company, and has number
ol stations on Long Island Sound while
many vessels are now using the equip
Hleill or his company. He says that
beaufort will make an admirable
place for one of the stations of the
company
or the 100000 new crOss-ties for
which he has advertised for the At
lantlc and North Carolina Road. he
has placed an order for $4,000 and is
arranging with bidders for the other
$4,000. He will require 100000 and
the entire road as il needs will be
fixed with new ties. He estimates
that to lay the seventy pound rails
which are to replace the present fifty
pound rails and put in the new cross
ties each fifteen miles can be COW
cred IN a month. The work on this
will begin in February, and be push
ed as rapidly as is possible. New
engines will be secured after the
reavier rails are laid. and in a very
short time the present wood burners
will be changed to coal burners.
Changes in the office buildings are
now SOllIS OIl DIT NEW beGIls anu OliiCl
buildings are being secured in addi-
ton to the small one hitherto used
at that place. The buildings obtained
will be made into convenient and
comfortable railroad Offices.
Mr.. Rowland speaks in the most
complimentary terms Of the energy
and zeal which Mr.. Fred L. Merritt,
secretary to the President. has
thrown into his work. He says that
Mr. Merritt is getting the business at
New Bern in most excellent shape.
The lessee. it will be seen from the
statementsmade, is going to make
great changes. In these stated he
has said nothing of immigration and
improvements along the line of the
road at all needed points, but it is
known that he has these things. and
others. in contemplation in his gen.
eral plans of Improvement of the At
lantic and North Carolina and the
building up Of the section through
which it passes SO that the road may
benefit by all these things.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
WON GREAT APPLAUSE.
"A Boy Wanted at the Metropolitan
Theatre Last Night.

A large audience gave much ap-
plause and many times at the Metro
poIitan Theatre last night to the must
cal comedy "a Boy Wanted"
The performance is not in the class
of a polished production, but it has in
it some numbers of very catchy music,
that go with swing and dash The
company is abundant in the numbers
of young women who take part and
whose pretty faces and physical
charms add to the program The
costumes are elaborate and snowy,
these being seen in their fullest in the
finale of the second act, where some
very pretty dancing is done by Maud
JacOby.
The audience showed great appre-
citation of the dancing and singing OF
Dorothy Blodgett and Estelle Blodgett
and gave them great applause, this
also coming to Mr.. John O'Meara, who
sang among other things a bass solo,
THE Brigand Bold in excellent voice.
The Dutch comedian work of Mr. Lou
Morgan was admirably done, and Mr..
Walter Hawley added much to the ev-
ening, while Dorothy La Mar was as
pretty as a picture in the same class
belonging Miss Esther Marks, and the
cute reporter, Miss Nadine Erwin
The company is a mirth maker, and
if some of the crudities of the first OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
TOBACCO MARKET IMPROVES.
Excellent Sales in Raleigh Yesterday
and Good Prices Paid.

The Raleigh tobacco market shows
decided improvement each DAY in the
mount of tobacco offered for sale
lore and the prices are such as to
nut the farmers who sell in good hui
NOR.
here Yesterday and the prices paid
we're extremely satisfactory. The class
cf tobacco now on the market is good.
md at both the Capital City Ware
Iouse of Mr.. r. II. Knott and the Far
1ners Warehouse of Mr.. r. l.. William
son. business moves along in lively
fashion.
At the Capital City Warehouse yes
to-day there were some especially good
rrices paid. these being to Q. l.. Strick-
and at 1926, $3.50, $14,25. $3.50.
s1S.25; w. o. Walton $500, $1,000,
$1,000. SIS 90. $4,000; j. w. Gay. SS7 8
SLIGO $1,000. $15.25, $21.O0; Frank
Thorpe. $40, $500. $1,000, $11.75'
so1 90 $1,000: j. L. Lilies. $500, $S.75,
SI1 90: Cunningham & Welsh $500,
St0.25. $11.75, $3.50, 1000, $G.40; J.
- Davis. IS 90. $1,000. $3.50, $12.75.
At the Farmers Warehouse some OF
tho sales were: b. IL. Richardson
Go IL S14.O0, $500. $1,000, $1,000
s30,OO, $1O.25, $3.50. $24.50. $10.75
S1O,25, $4,000; G.. H. Marshburn. $6,10
500. $1,000. SLABS; c. a. Lilies
st2 90. $500, $500, $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
CITY OF RALEIGH, N. C. BONDS.

AS Commissioner of the Sinking
Fund for the bonded indebtedness of
the City of Raleigh, N. c., the under
signed hereby invites proposals, until
II o'clock, noon, September Is, 1904,
from the holders of said bonds for the
sale of the same. All proposals to
sell bonds should be in writing, sealed
and addressed Proposals" care Com
missioner of the Sinking Fund, Raj
eigh, n. c., and they will be opened
on September 18th. 1904. at noon. The
right is reserved to reject any and all
bids.
The holders of the following bonds
are invited to make offers:
per cent Funded debt bonds, due
July /, 1907.
5 per cent Consolidated debt bonds,
due July 1, 1919.
per cent Street Improvement bonds
due July /, 1929.
per cent Public Improvement
bonds due July /, 1929.
per cent Street and Public Im-
provement bonds, due October l, 1927.
per cent Street and Public I'M
provement bonds, due July 1, 1929.
II. L. SMITH,
Commissioner of the Sinking Fund,
Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
FIGHT BETWEEN = RAILROADS
Hearing Of Hampton Roads Railway
Which Wants to Enter Fort Mon
roc Military Reservation
CBv the Associated Press.


Washington, Sept. 6.-Acting Secre-
tary Oliver today gave q hearing to a
number of attorneys representing var
ous interests involved in the applica-
ton of the Hampton Roads Railway
and Electric Company for permission
to enter the Fort Monroe military res
ervation over the tracks of the existing
trolley line there, the Newport News
and Old Point Railway.
The latter company is vigorously re-
sisting the application of the new com
pany, not onl yto use its tracks, but TO
enter the reservation at all. The Ches-
apeake & Ohio Railway Company,
which was represented by counsel, also
opposed the application on the ground
that the construction of another troll
ley line crossing the steam road would
add greatly to the danger of travel at
that point. Senator Daniel was an ~
terested listener to the arguments Of
counsel. Acting Secretary Oliver at
the conclusion of the hearing, request
ed the counsel to submit written briefs
and promised to give the NEARLY atten-
ton
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
WHOSE WATER-WORKS?
City of Fayetteville VS.. Water Com
pany to be Heard Before Master
Shepherd Today.

The City of Fayetteville is here in
force today prepared to go before
Special Master James T.. Shepherd for
a hearing on the facts and the law
in the case of the City of Fayetteville
VS. the Fayetteville Water, Light and
Power Company.
The case is one of the greatest in
terest. involving many troublesome
questions of both law and fact; and,
as the bone of contention is the con-
troll of the water works system of the
city, the litigation has become a mat
ter of issue to the people of Fayette-
vile generally.
1t seems that when the water
works were established in the town
the contract which was taken by the
Construction Company was for a
thirty year franchise. which reserved
to the city the right to purchase the
system at ten year periods after it's
establishment, on one years notice.
When nine years had expired, the
city notified the water company of its
intention to purchase the plant and
arbitrator were appointed as was
provided in the charter. After a
change of arbitrator had been made,
and the price of the system liked at
$4,000, the company refused to abide
by the result, claiming that the ar
bitration board was not properly con-
stituted.
Whereupon the city of Fayetteville
rendered the price fixed upon by the
Board of Arbitration and demanded
possession; and afterwards, seeking to
keep the profits of the business at
home, applied for a receiver and an
order in the State courts appointing
a temporary receiver of the property
was duly made by Judge Bryan. The
Water Works Company then moved
the case to the Federal Court and
Judge Purnell discharged the receiver,
stating that, as the matter was then
in Federal jurisdiction, any default
of the company could be promptly
taken advantage of by the city, not
Withstanding its nonresident charter.
The whole matter was then referred
to Special Master Shepherd and, as sta
ted will be heard fully tomorrow.
Those who are here in connection
with the case are Messrs. w. l.. Haw-
ley. j. A. Pemberton, ID. A. Mcmillan,
M. b. Alexander and Major j. G. HOl-
insgWorth members of the Water
works committee of the City of Fay
etteville' Messrs. N. A. Sinclair l. A.
Murchison, @. X. Nimocks and r. II.
Dye, attorneys for the city, and
Messrs. II. l.. Cook Geo. M. Rose and
Jas. H. Pou, attorneys for the Water
company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07

one of the most pretentious which has
been seen on the American stage.
1t is a review of the country's fight
ing history and consists of a series of
brilliant tableaus illustrating some OF
the most notable events in the coun-
try's history such as George Washing
ton crossing the Delaware, Andrew
Jackson al the battle of New Orleans.
the fight at the Alamo, a picture show
ing the reunion of the blue and the
gray and obliteration. of all sectional
feeling, the sinking of the battleship
Maine and a finale which is a tribute
to the flag and to the country
The production of this patriotic
spectacle is SO massive that a special
train of baggage cars is necessary to
transport the scenery and effects on
the long tour of the company, which
is to appear here on Saturday night
at the opening of the handsome re-
modelled Academy of Music.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
THE ORDERS DELIVERED.
The SmolenSIl and the St. Petersburg
Told to Let Neutral Shipment
Alone.
CIV the Associated Press.)

Zanzibar, Island of Zanzibar, sept
6.-The British cruiser Forte early this
morning found the Russian volunteer
fleet steamer st. Petersburg and
Smolenslz within the three mile limit
and communicated to them the orders
of the Russian government to desist
from Interference with neutral snip
ping The commanders of the Russian
vessels said they would forthwith pro-
coed to Europe.
A report was brought in yesterday
by the German steamer Prinz
that the st. Petersburg and Smolensk
were coalng in territorial waters.
The Fore Immediately proceeded to
search for them and eventually found
the Russian vessels. They were not
coaling. but after the orders of the
Russian gunboat had been delivered to
them the Smolensk and st. Petersburg
joined a German collier and proceed
ed to Oar Es- Salaant. on the African
coast twenty-five miles south of Fan
zibar. The Forte returned here this
afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
DAVIS LOSES HEAVILY.
Latest Returns From the State Elec-
tion i'm Arkansas.
lBy the Associated Press

Little Rock. Ark, Sept. G.-Later
returns tonight from the State election
yesterday show that while the UNI
opposed Democratic nominees for
State officers received S5 per cent of
the total vote. the plurality for gov
ernor Davis, Democrat. will be less
than 1000 and may drop to 5000.
In Benton county. the home of United
States Senator J. Fl. Berry the con-
test between Davis and Myers may
cause a count to determine the re-
suit.
Governor Davis has lost heavily in
Franklin, Lafayette Independence,
Little Rover and Lawrence counties.
He has gained in eastern Arkansas,
and his tota! vote there will not be
far short of the normal Democratic
strength as shown in State elections
heretofore.
The next Legislature will stand:
Senate, Democrats. "a, Republicans 1;
House, Democrats 95, Republicans 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
MEDICAL SCHOOL OPENS.
Addressed Today by DIR. Lewis-Regu-
lar Work Thursday.

The University Medical School for
the mode advanced students Will open
here today and the faculty ana SUI
dents will be addressed by Or. H. IL
Lewis, who will speak at 10 O'CLOCK
a. M, at the building of the college.
At noon a clinic will be held at 0t'
Agnes Hospital at st. Augustine Scnool.
Mr.. l.. B. Newell, of Mecklehpurs
county. who has been attending the
branch of the college conducted a'
Chapel Hill, has been elected ASSIST
ant demonstrators of the school.
The regular WORK OF the coiiege'
which will this year have douple me
number of students composing laS'
years class, will begin on next Ah"i .
1aV.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
Notice to Creditors OF the Juanita
Cotton Mills.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned have been appointed re-
ceivers of the Juanita Cotton Mills,
by the Hon. w. r. Allen. judge of the
Sixth Judicial district, and all the
creditors of the said Juanita Cotton
Mills are required by order of the
court to file their claims, duly veri-
fed. with us, at Raleigh, within sixty
days from this date. The creditors
will, therefore, please send their veri-
fled claims to us at once.
@. B. BARBEE,
T. A. DANIELS,
Receivers of the Juanita Cotton Mills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
WILSON COURT IN SESSION.
Tobacco Brings Good Prices--Atlantic
Christian College Opens for FAN
Term.
Especial to News and Observer

Wilson N. c., Sept. Court con
vened here this week, Judge Justice
presiding. Ruflin and Wallis cases
were continued.
million and a half pounds of to-
bacco were sold here during August
at an average of seven-fifty. Last
year, owing to low prices for the same
month $4,000 pounds sold for an av-
erage of 4.46 While the market is off
full fifty per cent the price is up near
ly a hundred.
This is opening day for the Atlantic
Christian College A good many stu
dents have arrived President Harper
reports the outlook for a full school
and prosperous session splendid.
1t is rumored that another cigarette
factory will start here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
MEATH or MRS. JACKSON.
Formerly of RaIeigh-Died at Beiiieid'
Virginia.

Mrs. A. j. Jackson. formerly OF
Raleigh, but. who has for some years
mast resided at Belfeld, Va. died
Tuesday evening last at her nome at
$50 O'Clock. -
Mrs. Jackson, who was a natlVe Oh
Raleigh, was in her 4Sth year ana
n daughter of the late MI. Lawrence t.
Horton and Mrs. Mary horton "
~ citv She leaves, besides a de-
,+oted husband, seven children TO
mourn her loss. =, ,,a
The funeral services VIII De helu
today at Belfield, va.
Mrs. jackson. who has been pa
tent sufferer for several years was
= member of the Christian church'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
ANOTHER BIG TRIP.
The Scaboard's Popular Personally
Conducted Visits to the Exposition.

There is to be another great trip 10
ST. Louis in a personally conducted
part. -,
The matter is being arranged py
Mr.. Charles H. Gattis. the TraVelln
Passenger Agent of the Seaboaru'
who has selected the 2Ith OF sep
temher for the date to leave for st.
Louis.
In a few days it will be announced
who will be i'm charge of the party.
It is certain that a large party Will
go over this popular route.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
AGENTS
s.WAR


Songs and Poems of the Southern
Confederacy." Collected and edit
ed by an ex-Confederate and we'll
known author, Rev. II. M. Wharton,
D. D. Dedicated to the late Gen
eral John B. Gordon. Endorsed by
most prominent ex-Confederates and
the Daughters of the Confederacy.
Contains over 500 pages. Magnifi-
Gently illustrated. Rare collection
of war songs and poems dear to
every. Southern heart. Every true
Southerner will want this book.
Enormous demand. Magnificent OPP
portnity for agents. One agent made
5000 first week; another $32S.O0 in
seven weeks Terms liberal. Terri
tory assigned on application. Out
fit free. Send at once Is cents to
pay postage. Don't delay. Address
Dept. Ell, The John G. Winston
Co, 71S Arch ST., Phila. Pa.
S-31-Wed., Sat. and Sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
To the Public.

| take this method of informing you
That | am a candidate for the office
or COUNT Commissioner to represent
the Eastern section of Wake County.
nave served you to the best Of my
apiilty Tor the past two years and am
willing to rise or fall on my record.
Don't ignore the East
ELI ~. SCARBORO.
9-T-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
Medical Society Meeting.

The next regular month"; ymeetins
of the Wake County Medical Society
will be held at the court house on
Thursday September Sth, 1904, at Il
O'Clock noon. Paper, Surgery ana
Gynecology in Chicago" by III. A
Register.
DIR. J. J. L. M'CULLERS.
President.
HARRY G.. UTLEY,
Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07

Suit was entered last Monday On
the clerk of the Superior courts
office by Albert Clemens. colored,
against Ethel Clements. alias Ethel
BroclxWell. of Durham county, for
divorce. No complaint has yet been
fled
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-07
Road Going Forward.

President James A. Bryan, of the A
& n. c. Railroad Company, who Is
having built the Pamliso, Oriental aho
Western Railroad from New Bern, Is
in the city. He says that the road i
being pushed and that over 2OV hand'
are now at work ON IL