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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-05-31
Report on Atlantic and North Carolina
Railroad.

Railroad.
We are printing today the full text
of the report to the Governor by the
committee appointed to investigate
the condition of affairs of the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad.
The general tone of the committees
findings is one of leniency toward
the shortcomings of the manage
ment, which it's inquiry developed,
and while it finds abundant occasion
for criticism of the methods en-
ployed, only by implication does it
even appear to charge that there has
been anything bordering on corrup-
ton in connection with the present
administration. The worst charge
against President Bryan in the COM
mittee's findings is that peremptory
orders were issued to engineers,
threatening suspension, if they failed
to take wood from racks on land
owned by Mr.. Bryan, and the explain
alton of the matter offered by the
latter does not satisfy the commit
tee, which finds that the entire wood
deal was unbusiness-like and the fuel
bill much greater than it should be, a
saving of some $4,000 to $4,000 per
year being possible by the use of
coal.
The committee seriously criticises
the N of expenditures for de-
pots, expensive stations in some cases
being built at unimportant points
and dilapdiated buildings being main
tanned at places of more consequence.
The charge that freight was hauled
without being billed is found to ema-
nate from the movement of logs, the
average number of feet on a car be-
ing taken and the number of cars
moved being kept by the shippers and
payment made on that basis. The
settlement of this freight was made
between the consignees and the SUI
perintendent of the road, and the
committee is unable to understand
why this transaction was not com
pleted between the consignees and
the agents at the points to which
shipments were made. The fact that
the superintendent was allowed to
collect money for chartering trains
and that he also sold mileage books
is noted, and the committee, without
charging or even s~uspecting him
with failure to account for any funds
handled, is of the opinion that he
should not be required to handle one
dollar of the company's revenue I'M
der any circumstances.
The purchase and operation OF the
Atlantic Hotel at Morehead City is
found to have been unwise and un-
profitable, and the view is taken that
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-05-31
GENERAL NEWS
The Lesser Events of Last Week.

Ten miners were suffocated at Will
Jamestown, Pa.
Russians captured and destroyed
the town of Anju, Corea.
Census Director North estimates
the population in 1910 at 89,O41,436.
French Socialists are actively urg-
ing a separation of church and State.
The Weather Bureau reports cot
ton backward and making slow
growth.
The Virginia-C Carolina Chemical
Company has increased its capital
stock to $58, 100000.
Fifty-three Filipinos friendly to
Americans were massacred by Moros
near Malabang, Mindanao.
France has withdrawn her Secre-
tary of Legation, as we'll as her Am
bassador, from the Vatican.
James N. Tyner and Harrison j.
Barrett were acquitted of conspiracy
to defraud the government.
A majority of the delegates to St.
Louis elected by the Alabama con-
vention are in favor of Parker.
Fall River cotton manufacturers
have started a movement for a re-
duction of 10 per cent in wages.
Gen. Custis Lee denies the story
that Robert E. Lees sword was ten
dered and returned at Appomattox.
Secretary Shaw has ordered the
preparation of plates for the $780,
OOO, 900 issue of Panama canal bonds.
Colombia objects to receiving W.
W. Russell or anyone else at present
as Minister from the United States.
The Southern Presbyterian Assem-
bly, adopted report favoring closer
relations with other Presbyterian
bodies.
Fort Worth, Texas, has been chosen
as the next meeting place of the
Southern Assembly of the Presbyte-
rian Church.
The loss by the fire at Yazoo City,
Miss, is between 81, 500, 900 and 3d.
100000: twenty-eight blocks were
cuop+ bv +bo Aopooe
Of the 926 delegates thus far elect
ed to the Republican National Con-
vention 7O8 are absolutely pledged to
President Roosevelt.
Unable to end the deadlock on the
gubernatOrial nomination the Illinois
Republican State Convention ad-
iourned until May 31st.
Joseph W. Folk declared he was in
honor bound not to consider any Of
flee except the Governorship of Mis-
| souri,. not even the Presidency.
Ex-Congressman Murray, colored,
of South Carolina, was sentenced to
three years on the chain-gang and
fined $3.50; an appeal was taken.
Hon. W. J. Bryan predicted the de-
feat of the "reorganizers" and the
reafirmation of the Kansas City plat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Meetings Held by Committees and Other
Matters Of Public Interest

The committee on corporations, Repre-
sentative RathbuIe chairman. gave
hearing this afternoon on the proposed act
authorizing the Pawtucket Steam and Gas
Pipe company to increase its capital stock
To $4,000. Henry l.. Tiepke, attorney for
the company, appeared in It's favor and
there was no opposition. The amending
act Games from the senate in which body
It was introduced last week by Senator
BanIgan.
The committee on education. Represen-
tative Walsh of Johnston, chairman. had
a conference this afternoon and concluded
to give hearings, public and private. on
measures before them previous TO report
ing 90 the house.
The judiciary committee OF the house,
Representative Harris, chairman. gave "A
hearing this afternoon, after the Repub-
lican caucus. on the proposed act enabling
the town of Westerly TO establish Its own
municipal lighting plant.
There will be farmers institutes under
the auspices of the state board OF agri-
culture at Warren, tomorrow evening.
and Wakefield tomorrow afternoon and
evening.
The house judiciary committee, this af-
ternoon gave a hearing on the bill TO keep
the polls open in the voting districts OF
Cumberland that is I'm the lower part
OF the town, until Z o'clock, instead OF
o'clock on election days. Senator Nc
Kenna and other representative Ttizens
OF Cumberland appeared in favor OF the
/ mea sure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

house. The measure means mutual beneht
to the workingman and manufactures
and should be passed. not, then re-
commit and let the majority shoulder the
responsibility.
MT Birmingham OF Providence, also
opposed recommitment and then Mr..
Holden OF Woonsocket arose TO reply 10
the queries of his political opponents. He
candidly asked for recommitment be-
cause he believed the present bill would
not hold water Above all. he wanted
the bill committed that "A measure
might be framed and reported that would
not only appeal 10 the intelligence OF
members OF ,ne house, but also TO the
confidence OF the people in general
After further discussion the act was
.recommdtted by vote OF 81 ayes to 81
nays.
Mr.. Bliss OF Cranston introduced a reso-
luton making the usual appropriations
for agricultural societies; referred TO the
committee on finance.
NO OPPOSITION.
The following resolutions were approved
without opposition: For payment OF sun
dry accounts for Inauguration day ex-
penses, $19S427; also 1918 for same pur-
pose and 20 pay bill of 500 OF William
r. Northup for services as janitor of the
Kentish artillery's armory.
The substitute act 10 incorporate the
Henry w. Cooke company was ordered
prlntend and placed on the calendar.
The house then took up the final NUM-
Der OF the calendar OF the day, and "
was an act affecting the Pascoag and
Providence Street Railway company. 1t
reads az follows:
Section /. The time limited i'm the orig
inal act OF Incorporation OF the Pascoag
and Providence Street Railway company.
in which an application for the location
OF said railway shall be filed as therein
provided, is hereby extended to the first
day OF June, A. u. 1895, and said railway
company is hereby authorized 10 increase
its capital stock three hundred thousand
dollars (S300. .000) and It's bond issue three
hundred thousand dollars t$3000tO) above
tho limit set i'm said original act or in
corporation.
Sec 3. So much Of the original act OF
incorporat tion OF ia railway company as
IS Inconsistent with is hereby re-
pealed.
Th act was passed. and upon motion of
Mr.. Williams OF Bristol II was ordered
communicated to the senate.
Adjournment was taken at 12:45 o'clock
soon after Speaker Burlingame had an
nounced there would he a caucus of Re-
publlcans upon the rising OF the house,
to consider appropriations aggregating
nearly si50.O00 and the measures listed on
tomorrOw's calendar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

have been sunk in a fresh attack on Port
Arthur.
The despatch ads that the attack was
repulsed and that the Russian battleship
Retvizan covered herself with glory.
ANOTHER FIGHT Is ON.
Chefoo. Feb. 2i-The steamer Gouvenor
Jaeschi, while passing Port Arthur at
o'clock this morning, heard heavy firing
i'm that direction
There is persistent rumor abroad that
several japanese warships have been
disabled, but so far II Is unconfirmed
Another steamer passing Dalny about the
same time the Gouvenor Jaeschi was off
Port Arthur reports that she heard no
firing
Thirteen japanese warships are said
TO have passed Wei Hal Wei today head
ing east.
There were IS ships in the original
fleet
RUSSIA AFTER sympathy.
ST. Petersburg Feb. 4-The Russian
government believes a deep impression
has been made on internal sympathies
by the note on the subject OF Japan's al
legged violation OF the law OF nations sent
to the Russian ambassadors Monday.
The government lays special stress on
the Japanese action at Chemulpo where.
IL IL pointed out, the Japanese seized and
cut the communication in order TO pre-
vent NJ Paloff, the Russian minister and
7 the Russian warships Variag and Korietz
even receiving news OF the rupture Of dip
lomatic relations and then pounced on
the ships with a greatly superior force
ORDERED TO LEAVE.
London. Feb. PA special dispatch
from Kobe, Japan. says the British COM
mercial agent at Vladivostock has ar
| rived at Nagasaki and reported that the
commander OF the Russian garrison at
/ Nladivost0ck had ordered all British sub
! jects TO leave that port.
RUssIAs COMMUNICATION
| Washington. Feb. 2I-Promptly at noon
! today Count Cassini tho Russian am
bassador, handed Secretary Hay Russia :
| communication TO the powers protesting
against Japan's alleged violation " In
ternstional law The conference between
the secretary and ambassador lasted an
hour.
is NOT CIVILIZED.
Russia contends that this actiorr places
Japan outside the pale Of civilized ma
\ tions and that Il smacks so much Of
/ barbarism that II must offend the sense
! of civilized fair play
! nj diplomatic circles the presentation
of Russia's case is considered strong the
opinion being even friendly, that Japan
/ In her haste TO cripple the Japanese feet
committed "A blunder by thus striking a
blow without warning for which the de-
struction of two ships will not compen-
! safe.
u h. further pointed out that n Japan
| had allowed NJ. Pavlon to return 10 a
/ Russian port on board n Russian wor-
ship her maEnanlmty would he,c been
universally applaudcd.
CONTINUED on rage twoD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
$4,600,0O0
MORTGAGE
EXECUTED.

Washington. Feb. PA mortgage has
been executed by the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company TO the United States
government 20 cover the loan OF 100000
authorized by congress 20 he made TO the
Secretary Shaw now has the mortgage
In his possession. One million dollars
will be paid over TO the company in rev
days 100000 will be paid In March.
81 dOOO0O in April and 100000 I'm May. The
mortgage covers the gate receipts OF the
fair and repayment OF the amount loan
ed will begin in June.
The mortgage provides that in event OF
tho failure OF the exposition company
promptly 10 repay the amount loaned the
government shall take charge of the fair
and run IL.
The government agent In the collection
of the money Us Robert A. Fullerton or
Iowa He will receive one-tenth OF / per
cent OF the sum collected for himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

The senate convened at HOS O'CLOCK
His Exceriency Gov. Garvin presiding
GOV. Garvin announced the appointment
OF Charles Sumner Christie OF Warwick
ss medical examiner for East Greenwich
and Warwick.
From the calendar was taken an act 10
amend chapter aS7 of the public laws. en-
titled IAN act authorizing the town or
Bristol 10 borrow money for the construc-
ton, purchase and maintenance OF
sewers" passed at the November session.
1901. Referred TO Joint committee on
engrossed acts.
Also an act I'm amendment OF and In
addition to chapter 1432 OF the public laws,
passed at the January session, 1885. en-
titled "An act TO divide the town OF
Tlyerton into voting aIsuricts, and for
other purposes" Refqred TO joint com
mittee on engrossed aets.
Also on act authorizing the city or
Providence TO hire the sum OF $4,000 for
sewer purposes Passed I'm concurrence.
Also a resolution upon the petition or
I,ucie A. Tower To build a wharf at liver
ton. Referred 10 joint committee on en-
crossed acts.
At 1i:22. upon motion OF Senator White
tle senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
NEWPORT HARB0R IS
FREE FROM THE ice.

Newport harbor was free from ice to-
day for the first time I'm three weeks and
many vessels which had been frozen In
for that length OF time, are now dis
charging their cargoes.
The tug Solicitor broke up the Ice In
both tho lower and upper harbors, thus
releasing large number OF coal barges
and lumber laden schooners
A strong easterly wind carried the float
ing ice 10 sea. The government Is now
using its wharyes and work along the
water front has been resumed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
SEAMeN DROWNED.

Gloucester. Mass. Feb. 4--T>wo fishing
vessels which reached port today an
nounced the loss OF one OF the crew.
ON Feb. ~. Amos Smith. aged q, OF
Port Matoun. " s. was washed from tho
deck 81 the schooner Jennie v. Iodgson
and drowned
William sullivan. aged - Of this city.
was lost IN p similar manner from the
schooner Madonna on Jan. ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
Made Strong Opposition to RecommIt-
ment of Bill Concerning Membership
in Labor Unions-No Business Of
Importance in Senate.

There nothing exciting oday session OF the state senate
hut things were doing representatives when the
making unlawful to compel person to agree not TO JOIN
membership labor organization was taken from the
calendar consideration
The Republicans Immediately sought have the measure
committed making the plea that public hearings on such
an ant subject by the committee The Demo
cratic minority fought srenuousy for immediate consideration but
was ultimately defeated by vote OF 81 to 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
C00MBS
SUES FOR
$4,000.

George w. Coombs OF Worcester has at
tached the land owned by James >.
Aborn OF Montclair, n. j.. I'm an action
OF debt to recover $4,000 damages
Mr.. Aborn was formerly a stockholder
i'm Worcester and as the result of GER
tain transactions in stocks gave the plain
tiff a paper admitting an Indebtedness
OF $1,000 1t Is said Aborn is very well TO
do.
William B. cireenough Is attorney for
Mr. Coombs
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y
cruisers passed this port today, bound
eastward.
COMMUNICATION KEPT OPEN.
Seoul. Feb. A-The Russians are keep
ing communication between Wiju an
Anju. Corea, open.
Otherwise no advace to the southward
has yet been made.
Russian spies. however. are reported to
be in the vicinity OF Pingyang.
MANY CONTRIBUTIONS.
st. Petersburg Feb 2L-There is an in
cessant influx OF subscriptions OF money
and contributions of tewelry and other on
articles towards the fund being raised 10
strengthen the navy and aid the families
OF the victims of the war.
People OF all religions, Jews. Cathohcs,
Lutherans and Mohammedans, are vying
with one another and the members OF the
orthodox church in the display of patri-
otism, while the peasants and workmen
are contributing as freely in proportion TO
their means as the mobiles
PLAYED NO PART.
London. Feb. 24-The under foreign sec
retary. Earl Percy. replying TO question
I'm the house OF commons today, said the
British consul general at Shanghai had
taken no part whatever In the demand
made for the Withdrawal of the Russian
gunboat Manjura from Shanghai, as re-
About 5000 tons of British coal are now
being loaded on japanese steamers for
J-apan
The Bingo Maru Is foading 5000 tons and
the Sado-Maru 500 tons at Cardiff, while
at Barrow the Kawachi-Maru and another
vessel are taking on board the remainder.
JAPANESE VESSELS SUNK.
st Peterbsurg, Feb. At IL officially
announced from Port Arthur that four
Japanese battleships and two japanese
transports have been sunk in fresh
attack on Port Arthur The attack was
rcpulsed.
ITO SECURE TREATY.
Paris. Feb. A-Information received
here. probably through Russian channels,
but credited I'm the highest officials quar-
tors leads TO the belief that japan is now
sSexing 20 secure the execution OF treaty
by the Emperor OF Korea, guaranteeing a
protectorate over Korea
It-ss the understanding that the pros
pect OF this treaty was the main reason
for R,is-ias protest against Japan Nioiat-
ing Korea's neutrality as Russia desires
10 reserve all rights against japanese
protectorade over Korea on the srouhu
that IL will be OF no effect. being executed
while Korea was under durress.
IN JAPAN's POWER.
The emperor or Korea Is sald TO DC -
completely under the domination OF Japan
that he is likely TO approve OF such .
treaty through inability TO resist The
situation from Russia's standpoint Is
llkened 20 n mans signing check under
durress or fear It is the expectation thai
n this main purpose OF the Russian pro-
test Is accomplished there will not be any
jolnt or separate action by the powers
relative TO the abstract principle oi
Japan's having violated the laws - ma
tipus.
PARIS HEARS or FIGHT
4 despatch to the lIaya's agency from
Port Arthur SAYS that four japanese
cruisers aud two japanese transports
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
NOTED BANK R0BBER
RECEIVES A PARDON

kansas city, Mo, Feb 2iWilliam Ru-
dolph. the Union, Mo. bank robber, par
doned yesterday from the Kansas peniten-
tisry. by Gov. Bailey left that instltu-
tion az Lansing at s o'clock today I'm
charge OF Missouri officers.
lie started for Franklin county, Mo-,
where he will be tried for the murder OF
Charles J. schumacher n detective.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
ONLY SEVEN-MASTED
SCHOONER IS ASHORE.

Newport News. Va. Feb. 24-Tho
Thomas W. Lawton the only seven mast
ed schooner in the world II still aground
OF Point Breeze. just below this city
She does not seem TO be I'm a partiCu-
iarly dangerous position. but "A strong on
shore wind has set In and may compll-
cate matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
CAPTAIN GOODRICH HAS
Been MADE AN ADMIRAL

Washington. Feb. 2t.--The president to-
day sent TO the senate the following nom
lnation:
Rear admiral Captain Caspsr y, Good
rich
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
10000 JAPS LANDED.

Shanghai Feb. 24The Japanese army landed at Che
mupo Coea numbering about 10000 has already been de-
poyed between Seoul and Pingyang.
The advance guards nohward of the latter place
Owing partial roads bad and the transportation
of provisions and war munition S difficult.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
RAILWAY TRACKS AND
BRIDGES DESTROYED f!
CONTINUED from Page One.)

direction She leaves under sealed orders which to be opened
only when she is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
FLEET BOUND EASTWARD.

Wei Hal Wei Feb 24Four Japanese batteships and nil
rusers passed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24
IN 1APAN,s POWER.
PANS HEARS or FIGHT.

PARIS IIEAKS OF FIVHI.
: despatch to the lIava's agency from
Port Arthur saws that four Japanese
cruisers aud two japanese transports
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

The Russian troops pouring into Man
churia and approaching the falu rive
are likely to DO strongly handicapped I'd
lack OF supplies, owing TO the breakdown
OF the Siberian railroad. Their crude
methods OF transporting food and other
necessities from Siberia are illustrated
above. The japanese, on the contrary,
have the best possible transportation ar
rangcments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-24

Mr. Fitzgerald or Pawtucket. made a
vehement speech against recommitment
declaring that the hand OF the Rhode ISL
and cOmpany-the Union Railroad com
pauy that made employees Sign n drastic
agreement ~ the close ~ the street rail-
way strike nearly two years ago could
10 plainly seen and once again endes vor-
irx 90 dosnlnste the influence OF the
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Reservation News,

Mrs. Watland visited with Mrs.
Burt Elhart one day last week.
A number of Julesburg people
attended services at East Lincoln
last Sunday.
Last week Thomas Vodden
purchased MIR. Lucas team, wag-
on and harness.
Mrs. w. S. Ball and daughter
May visited with Mrs. J. l.. Ell
hart last Sunday.
George WOODLANDS, VIII How
lit, J. A. Dawson and Burt Ell
hart worked their road tax last
week.
We have been informed that
Mrs. Pfau, of Sedgwick, has
been engaged as teacher at East
Lincoln.
Miss Stella Conycrs entertain
ed Misses Mamie Hansen, Myrtle
Dawson and Florence Elhart at
dinner last Tuesday.
+ One of the heaviest rains of the
season fell here Thursday even
ing of last week. Nearly four
inches of water fell within a half
hour.
Miss Mamie Hansen, who has
been visiting friends in this Vi
cinity for several days, returned
to her home in Sutherland, Ne.
braska, Thursday.
HSunnv lin -
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
TELEPHONE NO. 10.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The free lecture which was ad
vcrtised 10 be given III the court
house hall last Saturday evening
did not materializc. Less than
half a dozen people went 10 the
hall and because OF this smal! at
tendance the lecture was not Civ
en-. james II. kyner, mining
promoter, of Omaha. was to have
lcctured upon "The Evolution Of
the Worlds Oldest Industry"
which he states is copper mining.
Mr.. Kyner was accompanied to
Julesburs Saturday evening by
}. X. Wertz, of Chappell, and II.
+. Owen. of Norfolk. Nebraska,
who are interested with him in
selling shares in the Blanche cop
per mine located at Grand Eu-
campment, Wyoming. A mum
Der of shares in this company
have been sold to local investors
during the last few days by Mr..
Kyner.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Julcsburg Wins IL Ball Game.

to Sedg"ick last Saturday afternoon
and defeated the Sedgwick club in a
seven inning game by score OF s to ).
Each club was short Of players, only
eight men playing in each club. The
score by innings was as follows:
Julesburg 90 0 Is
Sedgwick 1000 %
The following players were in the
game:
Julesnurg-White, Labaree, John
son, Twomey, JOhusnn, McNew, Miller,
Flora. Sedgwick-Davis. Gyger. Mon
roe, Sherman, Waddington, Fisher,
Underllill, Weimer. Umpire-StoCk.
ham.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
of the church last Sunday even

Of the church last Sunday even
evening.
Mrs. Chris Gyger and three
children, of Hershey, Nebraska,
are guests at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Gyger.
The ball game between the
Sedgwick and Julesburg boys last
Saturday was not played to a
finish. The Julcsburg boys quit
and refused to play the game out.
The score stood 10 5 in favor Of
Julesburg when they quit at the
end of the seventh inning. The
Sedgwicks were gaining on them
when they quit The Sedgwick
boys claim the game.
SIMPLE SIMON,