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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-20
Big Tobacco Factory Burned.
NV the Associated press. !

Richmond, Va, Oct. 18.-The r. A.
Patterson Tobacco Factory No. was
practically destroyed b. fire tonight.
.oss about 100000, which is covered
bv insurance. The fire is thought to
have been due to spontaneous COM
huston. 1t originated in the granu-
lating department. About two hum
dred and fifty persons were employed
in the plant.
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teal way to prove our patriotism.
When we sing with lusty voices the
hymn Of the "Old North state and
cry,
"CaroIina Carolina! Heavens bless
lnes attend her.
while we live we will cherish, protect
and defend her
and forthwith buy from foreigners
v nat we can raise, make and buy at
home a.Hl send our money abroad III
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INSURANCE MEN
HOLD THE DAY
One Hundred Enjoy Elegant Banquet Given by the
North Carolina Home Insurance Com
pany to Its Progressive and Faith
full Agents.

the comDany's agents, directors and
the press.
ce-President Alexander Webb
presided in the absence of President
r. H. Battle. who is attending the
general convention Of the Episcopal
church. and IN a few fitting words in
trodGced Mr.. r.. II. Gray, a director
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seventh or eighth bottle SO forgets
himself as Ia ahUs,' ana strike his wife
and children and treat his best friends
as enemies, let him look into his own
conscience, and ~ future always stop
at the sixth bottle, yet if after drink
ing eight or even ten or twelve
bottles he can still take his
Christian neighbor lovingly by the
hand and obey the orders of his spir-
itual ana temporal superiors, let him
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years, While Mr.. ]. A. Lineback. of
Wlnston-Salem, and Mr.. Chas Root
anu 0tners were called upon, and re-
plauded
MT Josephus Daniels, editor of the
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is a treatment which affords a
positive cure for rheumatism and
allied diseases.
Applied externally, it relieves
the pain at once. Taken inter-
nally, it cures permanently by
purifying the blood of the Tactic
acid which causes the disease.
Anthony Smith, of Mayville, Ill,
says: ct had such severe rheumat-
ic pains in my arm and shoulder
that 7 could neither work nor sleep
and was fast losing all hope OF
cure, when I heard of and tried
Hanlins Wizard Oil, two bottles
of which performed perfect, per-
manent cure" Price, SOC and 81.
For sale and recommended by
ALL DRUGGISTS.
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Director of the North Carolina Home
Insurance Company.

depreciation). Cigars (No reward for
incendiary).
N. B.-This Company denies liza
bility for any loss or damage incurred
under this contract.
In Witness Whereof, This Company
has executed and attested these pres
ents, this 18th day of October, 1904.
ALEXANDRIA WEBB,
Vice President,
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Ply conception of this banquet, the
value of the coming together of this
large number of insurance men of the
State and he predicted a large meas
ure of success for, the company. Mr..
Southgate gave generous praise to
Vice president Webb for the service he
had rendered in elevating the insur-
ance profession in North arolina, Mr.,
Webb having called the meeting to or
ganiZe the North Carolina CnderWrit-
ers Association, the State Associa-
ton of Local Agents, of which Mr..
Webb was the first president. The
hearty applause which followed Mr..
Southgate'S warm commentator OF
Mr.. Webb attested the high regard in
which Mr.. Webb is held by those pres
ent.
Mr.. Southgate recalled great insur-
ance gatherings he had attended in
New York, Fortress Monroe, and else
where and declared that never before
had he seen such a fine body of in
surance men or one so representative.
The POSTMASTER then proposed this
toast: our Hostess: AS She Is, As
She Has Always Been. And Ever VIII
Be-'Old and Reliable
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of the company on Fayetteville street,
wnere they enjoyed some time in So
cial intercourse. At the appointed
hour they repaired to the Marlborough
House. where the elegant banquet
WAS served.
The invitation list was limited to
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The Menu.

Perhaps the most unique feature of
the banquet was the menu card which
was fac-simile of the standard pol
icy of the North Carolina Home In
surance Company. On the back Of
the policy was the following:
Marlborough House Cafe Standard
Commences eight-thirty o'clock. EX-
pires any time. Property everybody s.
Amount open. Premium. good viii.
The North Carolina Home Insurance
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CHARLES ROOT,
Secretary.

Countersigned. date above written,
by j. A. Stewart, agent.
The unique character of the menu
added merriment to the dinner Each
menu was an individual policy made
out in favor of each individual guest.
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Hillsboro, North Carolina Agent of
North Carolina Home Insurance
for 3G Years, Dating from
Organization.

We trust that your stay will be pleas
ant"
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Speeches of the Evening.

When the dinner closed the speech
making began. Hon. James r. Young,
State Insurance Commissioner, was the
first speaker paying tribute to the
work of the North Carolina Home In
surance Company and complimenting
the company upon its rightful success
in securing the confidence of the
public.
Mr.. p N Stainback, of Weldon,
one of the most successful men in his
section, and one of the most faithful
iaborers in the North Carolina Home
Insurance Company's family, followed
in happy strain. John c. DreWry, one
Of the Ralei~h representatives of the
company, came next with one of the
happiest speeches he has made in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
GtR SakharOf Reports That He Has Met and RtpuIsed
 the Advance Guard
PORT ARTHUR FLEET IS
 10 ATTEMPT ID GET AWAY
It Is Generally Conceded TtAV< eroy AIssisH wm Return the Far East-Japs HI % 1000 Infantry at go Ans.
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 70

Field Marshal na has begun the long expected adve .ee upon the Russian army at Mukden, and co-incident move ment against Sinmintin is indicated by the fact that the Japanese have occupied Siaobeyho, west of the Lao river.
 There is a concentration of Japanese forces in the vicinity of the Yentai mines, and the advance lines are being gradually pushed eastward. General Sak- haroff in the dispatches 10 the war of- flee at St. Petersburg reports successes In several engagements of minor char acter. An undated dispatch from General Kurokfs headquarters reports the pres ent Japanese military organization to be as efficient as 1t has been at any time since the war began.
 There Is no definite news from Port Arthur. Change in the Russian minister of marine, and in naval commands, are announced on high authority. The new head of the admiralty, it Is said, will be Vice Admiral Doubasoff, an officer or wide experience in war, and the present head of the technical bureau of the mln- istry of marine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE
 IN HUNTSVILLE CASES
Aged Confederate Veteran on Trial Says Judge Speake Offered to Help Lynch Negro if He Was Not Convcted-Says
 Pettus Should Have Rope Around His Neck

went to heaven at all he would be hitched outside.
 The Mitchell case went to the jury at 5 o'clock and it Is not likely that the jury will -each an agreement for several hours The jurymen filed back into court at the night session and handed slip of paper to the clerk. It said We, the fury. find that we are unable to reach a verdict" Judge Speake sent them back to try agait-.
 The trial cf Tom Wrinkle charged with arson. began in the afternoon and was finished tonight c. ". F~eeman. prin- cipal witness for the state, testified that Wrinkle told him that he had taken a leading part in burning the jail, but had nothing to do with hanging the negro.
 John Fullinston. for the defense, testi- fled that Wrinkle was with him on the night of the lynching and could have taken no part in the transaction at the jail. Fullington was asked if he had ever been convicted of a felony and replied that he had not and would kill whoever said he had Court records were pro- | dueed and 1t was shown that Fullington was convicted of manslaughter and sen- fenced to four years imprisonment. James Armstrong will be put on trial tomorrow on a charge of arson. He is
 the last alleged lynchc. at hand. only eight men having been captured out of l the twenty-six indicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
CONDITION
 IS VERY CRITICAL Depressed Heart Action Re- spends to StimulantS HAS MANY SINKING SPELLS Everywhere In official Circles the Deepest Concern and sollcltude
 Are Manifested In He
 Condition.
HAS MANY SINKING SPELLS

Washington, September 30.-The condi- ton of Postmaster General Payne whose serious illness was announced last night, continued extremely grave throughout te- day. There were times during the day. notably In the early morning and late In the afternoon when the attending phy- sicians believed the end was near at hand, but the patient responded to the heroic remedies applied, and seemed to regain some of the lost ground, Tonight at about o'clock MT. Payne fell into rest ful sleep, which continued for some time. The doctors regarded this as encouraging for a peaceful night.
 Several bulletins were issued by the physicians during the day, and all or them indicated the critical condition of the patient The greatest cause for alarm was the feebleness of the heart action, and it was found necessary to administer saline solution and nitroglycerine to stim- ulate that organ. Only moderate-sized doses were given, however, and in each case the response was gratifying. The most hopeful sign of the case Is the fact that although his stomach al- ways been d weak spot with him, he has been able to retain the nourishment given him today. Except during the sinking spells, several of which occurred during the day and evening. MT. Payne retained consciousness all the time. and his mind appeared to be active and alert. One or more physicians are constantly at the nostmaster generals bedside, but aside from them and the nurse, no one except Mrs. Payne has been allowed in the sick room. MrsA Payne, although very much over-wrough. by the condition of her husband, has borne up bravely.
 Dr. William Osler, the heart specialist and diagnostician of Baltimore. was brought into the case this evening. He remained for about an hour and joined the other physicians in signing the Il o'clock bulletin. Dr. Osler said that
 while MT. Paynes condition was critical, he had hopes that with restful night he
 would show improvement In the morning. At the sane time, he said, the case was like tip in the balance-it might go
 one way or the other"
 Everywhere in official circles today the deepest concern and solicitude was mani | fested in The outcome. The President Is being kept constantly advised during the day, and both he and Mrs. Roosevelt have called in person during the day and | evening
 At midnight MT. Payne was still asleep and the opinion was expressed that he might remain asleep the rest of the night. l Doctors Magruder and Grayosn are re-
 maining at the Payne apartments all | night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Cleveland Will Not Speak.

New York, September 30.-At demo- cratic headquarters today the announce ment was made that ex-President Cleve- land would not speak during the cam paign. George F. Parker of the literary department of the national committee said:
 Every report which represents MT. Cleveland as about to go upon the stump Is absolutely without authority either from himself or the democratic national committee. These reports naturally have the effect of misleading the public and also are annoying to MT. Cleveland. He has announced at all times that he will do all in his power to promote demo- cratic success, but he ought not to be expected to make speeches"
 Continuing MT. Parker said:
 His position will be still further de- fined in many proper and efficient ways of communication before the close of the campaign. He has no purpose of .shirlS- ing any such discussion of the issues as his health will permit and which will also be consistent with his relation to the party and to the public by reason O. his position as an ex-president. But It cannot be announced too emphatically or with too much authority that he will not make speeches at any time or place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
T UNTsvILLE. September O.-(spe

TT UNTSvILLE September @.-(Spe- Fl oial.)-James H. Mitchell, con- fedsrate veteran, nearly seventy years old, and the alleged leader of the mob that lynched Horace Naples, was put on the witness stand today and tes- tifed that he heard Judge speake make an address to the mob, urging them to go home and let the law take its course.
 Furthermore. the judge, according to Mitchell, said if the negro was not legally hung he would assist mob to get him out and lynch him.
 The unusual testimony created sensa- tion and Mitchell asked Judge Speake to take the stand and corroborate him, but this was of course refused. Mitchell ad- mtted that he had suggested hanging the judge and a few lawyers, but said this was all in fun. He grew wrathy when cross-examined by the solicitor and said Solicitor Pettus should have a rope around his neck for trying to convict an innocent man.
 The defendant caused another ripple of amusement by calling the Rev. Frank F Culver, main witness fo- the prosecution a fool. and saying that if the minister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Nearoes Mar the Rally.

special from Clarksburg. West vir- ginia, says:
 'The great republican rally here that had been advertised somo time developed some unexpected incidents tonight. w. M. o. Dawson. secretary of state and republican candidate for governor and Senator Stephen D. Ellzins were due to ar- rive here from Parkersburg at 5:30 o'clock but were three hours late.
 'The speaking was to have commenced at o'clock and at 7:30 O clock the negro rough riders club, about 200 strong left it's headquarters At frat 1t was compar- atively orderly, but as the speakers did not arrive, the club developed into a mob of half drunken negroes who parad- ed the streets headed by a drum corps of colored men, crowded every one aside and insulted many ladies. The affair act ed as a boomerang to the republicans who have been trying to hold in the negro club, but It insisted on coming out and did so in full force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
eoverner Brown Talks.

Former Governor Frank Brown of Maryland Is making an active campaign for Parker and Davis In that state. and has just returned from a partial can- vass of the state He Is bringing the race question to the front.
 ''The republicans up to this time" said Governor Brown, have kept the colored man in the background but now that the President of the United States has made a point of bringing the race issue into the national campaign, and applying 1t particularly to Maryland, a victory will certainly encourage the colored voter to demand what he deems his rights. Prop erty-owners in several Maryland coun- ties have been appealing to the white men of the state for protection. It is a we'll known fact that a large preponderance of the colored population of these coun- ties has depriciated property to such an extent that the land owners, wno, few years ago, were in comfortable circum- stances are now deserting their farms and are offering them for sale at prices rang ing from $3 to $5 an acre. and with few purchasers even at that price.
 ''No white man in Maryland ten years ago could have been induced to believe the President of the United States would have asked his nomination to be seconded by a negro To have made that prediction q subject for an insane asylum. At no time in the history of this country since the civil war has the colored population made such strides toward power and social equality as during the three years of Roosevelts administration.
 As Reckless and Dangerous.
 "Eyen his own party has regarded the President as reckless and dangerous and has looked upon him as one likely to have fads and fancies and to act on the
 mpulse of the moment without due de- liberation as to the consequences. This is clearly demonstrated by his actions on the race question. His anxiety to be re- elected and his determined and pugna- cious spirit will, if reelected. induce him to force upon the southern states his ideas on this question. This determina- ton would within four years, with the power he yould exercise as President of this country remove all lines of social and roliti,a' distinction. The southern people Cor we in Maryland might ex- pect to sec our general assembly, our public offices and our public schools thrown open to all classes of citizens. regardless of color. The time has come when the question must be met and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Will Try to Escape.

Tien Tsin. October l, 10 a. m.-Russian officers here admit that it is the inten- tion of the remaining Russian war vessels at Port Arthur to attempt to escape. They say that they expected the move ment one week ago, and that 1t may now be expected daily.
 German warships are cruising outside or Tsngtau daily. It is believed that II any of the Port Arthur fleet should attemp. to reach that port 1t will be examined at sea and if found seaworthy, be ad- vised not to enter the port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
skeptIcaI of WheeIer's Interview.

The Chicago interview with Benjamin Ide Wheeler in whicsshe says Secretary of State Hay has decitied to remain at the head of the state department in case of the election of President Roosevelt Is regarded with considerable skepticism here. Whenevr any mention is made of the Big Stick" the defenders of the ad- ministration always rush to the front with praise of the conservatism of John Hay.
 Similarly It is regarded as good poli- tics to create the impression that the secretary is going to remain in the cabinet to act as sort of a check on the president. The best opinion her Is that In case President Rooseelt should be elected MT. Hay will retire from the cabinet within a very few months, If not weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
SULLIVAN MAKES CHANGE.
Illinois Central Man Becomes General
 Manager of Missouri Pacific.

Chicago, September BOA. w. sul- livan. assistant vice president of the Illinois Central, has been appointed general manager of the Missouri Pa cific, with headquarters in St. Louis. MT. Sullivan wlil assume the duties of his new position at once.
 The management of the Illinois Cen tral has decided 10 abolish the position of the assistant vice president, tho special duties which led to the crea- ton of the position having been per formed Mir Sullivan has been with the Illinois Central thirty-four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
RUSSELL IS VICE PRESIDENT.
R. V. Taylor Is Made General Manager
 of the Mobile and Ohio.

Mobile, September 30.-Col. Edward l.. Russell was today elected first vice president of the Mobile and Ohio rail road and R. V. Taylor general manager b., the board of directors in New York Colonel Russell will have his head quarters in this city, and Taylor's headquarters will be in St. Louis.
 The latter succeeds Charles S. Clarke, yesterday elected vice presi- dent of the Missouri Pacific system. Both the new officers have been con- nected with the Mobile and Ohio rail road in various capacities since early manhood, Russell being at the present time general counsel, and Taylor gen. eral auditor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
West Virginia Situation.

D. C. Galleher, democratic committee man for West Virginia, called at con- assured Secretary Edwards that the state would cast it's electoral vote for Parker and Davis, and that the democrats would elect three and probably four congress- men. He said the Second, Third and Fourth districts would certainly be dem- ocratic, while there was every prospect of gaining the Fifth. At present there is a sold republican delegation from West Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Republicans Alarmed at FaTOfa-
 b|e Democratic Tide
TALK OF HOAR'S SUCCESSOR
Statement That Secretary Hay Will Remain In the Cabinet Is Received In Washington With Con
 siderable Skepticism.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEX.

washington, September sO.-(special)- Alarmed at the recent tide favorable to democracy in the east the republican campaign managers have determined to shift to this section many speakers al- ready scheduled for the west. The big fight Is to be made in the doubtful east ern states and in Indiana. Republicans now in estimating their strength leave New York out of their calculations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01

white people of Maryland must take their position Il the defense of their supre- macy.
 Unless the white people of the state adopt the constitutional amendment in 1905 the white people of the state will be- come disheartened and the republican party will tide into power in this state which will result In general mixture of races in cur churches. railroad trains public schools and institutions of every character. This has been recognized by the southern states and they have taken such action as they have deemed nec- essary to protect themselves from the possibility of such a situation, and Mary land is still standing alone as the only southern state in which the white peo- pie have ..ot risen to the occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
youna Bride Meets Death.

Philadelphia, September 3O-Mar- ried to the secretary of the first vice president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad three weeks ago, with their honeymoon trip just ended, Mrs. Mary Landish has met death by falling from the third story of her home in Twelfth street She was ar ranging lace curtain, lost her bal ance and plunged head first, striking the fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Russell Makes AppoIntment.

Mobile, September 30.--An Item spe- cial from New York says Col. R. L. Russell of Mobile has just been elect ed vice president and local executive officer of the Mobile and Ohio railroad at Mobile and appointed Richard V. Taylor general manager, to succeed C-arles p. Clarke who was yesterday elected first vice pr ssident of the Mis- scuri Pacific. The information comes from Presiden. Spencer of the South ern and Mobile and Ohio roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
BURGLAR IS KILLED.
Younq White Man Shot In the Act of
 Entering Store.

Charlotte, N. C., September 30.- Earl Bullin, an 1S-year-old white boy of Winston-Salem, was killed at homasyille, N. C.. shortly after mid night last night while in the act of burglarizing the store of J. c. Kinney & Co. dealers in groceries.
 Kinney was sleeping in the store, and, hear lg Bulnn making his way into the store, fired 2. load of shot into his breast. 1ullin ran a few steps and fell. where he was found this morning, dead. : he body was sent to his pa rents at Winston-Salem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-01
Talk of Hoar's Successor.

w. Murray Crane, it is understood here, can have the late Senator Hoars place in the senate if he wants it. His paper interests have extensive contracts with the government and in case he should come to the senate he would have to sever connection with his business.
 On this account he has declined several offers of executive favor and may do so in the present case