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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
FIGHT OVER JURISDICTION.
AT the Preliminary Trial OF the STAN
Gil Brothers.
Especial to- News and observer.)


Wilson, n. c., Feb. 26.-The prelim-
mary trial of Sam and Dick Stancil for
the killing of Mr. Harrison, on the latter's
farm, near Moyeton, was held before
Magistrate w r. Wood at o'clock to-
Gay. Counsel for the prosecution pro
duced affidavits from witnesses stating
that the affair took place in Greene coun-
ty and claiming that the trial should be
there. The defense argued that the war
rants were sworn out III Wilson county
and that the defendants live there and the
trial should be there. The magistrate
ruled that he would hear evidence in the
morning at 10 o'clock and decide the
question of jurisdiction later. The entire
afternoon was consumed by arguments of
counsel as to jurisdiction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
BLADES OF KOREA
WILL FLASH BARE
Seventeen Thousand Troops, Drilled Into the Ma
chne-Like Methods of European Sol
diers, to be Ordered into the Field.

Captain Marshall did not join with the
other foreign captains in protesting against
the japanese attack upon the Variag ard
Korietz in a neutral harbor. it is declared
at the Navy Department that the officer
certainly would not be upheld by his de-
partment in meddling in such matter.
1t is the first time that either the Navy
or State Departments ever has been seri-
ously asked to oblige a foreign power to
observe neutrality, and it is pointedly
stated that it was Russia's business to
look to Korea for redress if that country
had not maintained the neutrality of its
powers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
MECKLENBURG COUNTY HOME.
-Four HOundred thousand Dollars Dis
trIbuted Among Springs Hers.
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Charlotte, N. c., Feb. 26-Jamcs A
Jones, a Charlotte contractor has Sc
cured the contract for the building OF
the new county home. Mr.. Jones bid
was $15,722.79 and in a bond OF $4,000
he guarantees the completion Of the
home by the first day of October 1904
Three other contractors submitted bids
1t will be seen by the above that Mr.
Jones bid is s2,257,21 lower than the nexs
low est bid and $S,145.21 lower than the
highest.
+ Up to the present date over $40O,0OO
have been distributed among the heirs
CT the late H. G. Springs by the trustees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
(By the Associated Press.)

Eeoul, Feb. 26.-The Korean govern
ment has decided to order the Korean
troops to join the japanese in the field.
The Port of iju was opened to foreign
trade last night. The taxations to be
placed on trade and other incidental mat
ters will be passed later. This action
necessitates a harbor, SO Yongampho
has been decided upon.
The Statemans year book Tor 1908,
gives the following details of the Korean
ar1ay: The standing army now consists
of about 1900 men with European
methods In 1896 it was taken in hand
by Russian colonel with three COM
Inissioned and ten non-commissloned Of
fcers, who retired, however, in 1898. A
royal body-guard of 1 900 men was formed
and has been well drilled, ag5 periodically
a draft of well trained men is trans
ferred from it to the other regiments
of the standing army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
Told to Vote for Teddy.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 26.-The Repubi-
cans OF the Fifth Congressional District
met in convention at Martinsville TO-.
day The Henry county delegation was
contested, there being two factions led by
Z. F. Smith and ]. B. Anglin Smith
stood for the State organization and was
seated. Delegates were elected to the
National Convention and were Instructed
to vote for Rocsevelt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
A BLOCK is BURNED.
The Boyd and Atkinson Property in
Rockingham DESTROYED.
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Especial to News and Observer)
Rockingham, n. c., FEB. 26-The entire
Boyd and Atkinson block on East Main
Street was destroyed by fire this morn
ing about two o'clock. The Boyd build
ings were frame strutures and occupied by
negroes. His loss is several thousand dol
lars with no insurance. Atkinson's saloon
was a new two story frame building. This
was the last to burn and consequently a
good deal of the stock was gotten and
moved His loss is about $1,50O with $500
insurance. The fire when discovered was
making good headway in the pool room of
Free and Easy" No one seems to know
how it originated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
MIGHT HAVE BURNED MILLIONS.
Fire in Yards of Newport News Ship.
building Plant.
(By the Associated Press.l

Newport News, Feb. 26.-Fire Of un-
known origin broke out in the angle-iron
shed of the export News ShipbuiIding
Company's big plant tonight and totally
destroyed the building, the only frame
structure in the ship-yard.
The fire fighting facilities of the yard
were sufficient to prevent the flames
f1om spreading to other buildings The
total loss is estimated at $4,000, the
loss is covered by insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
Negro Drops Dead.

Especial to News and Observer)
Asheville, N. c., Feb. ga negro
named Justice dropped dead in the bot
tom on the other side of Smith bridge this
afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock. The
man had been engaged in ditching, and
after eating his noon day meal had re-
sumed his work in apparently good health.
After working a short time he suddenly
fell to the ground dead Sheriff Reed was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News am Greuatic
GUILTY, SAY THE JURY

hibits they were allowed, with the coun
sent of counsel, to take to the jury room
but Justice Pritchard said that to permit
them TO go over the transcript of the evi
dence would amount to retrial of the
case in the jury room and their request
as to this was denied. They did not
again communicate to the court until theil
verdict was reached.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27

Maru. 1881 tons; the Tien Tsin Maru,
2,943 tons; the Hokoku Maru, 2,776 tons;
the Buyo Maru. 1,6G0 tons, and the
Bunshik Maru, 1890 tons. Each carried
five men. two steering and three firing
and running the engines
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
A $4,000 Fire.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy the AasOcIated PTess.J
Decatur, Ala, Feb. 2S.-F'lre which
broke out in a large two story frame
building next to the Echols Opera House
blcck early today caused a loss of $4,000;
paI TALLY covered by insurance. A detect
i've fue caused the fire. Several stores
and residences were destroyed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
Italian Steamer Ashore.

Miami, Tia, Feb. 26.-The Italian
steamer Mongibello, Genoa, to New Or
leans, is ashore near Alligator Light
house. She Is laden with miscellaneous
cargo, principally lemons Her condition
is reported critical.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
MARCHED UP HILL
AND DOWN AGAIN
Comic Opera Scene in A. & N. C. Grab in Fed
eral Office and Park Hotel That Left
Chagrin Behind.
notified and the remains were taken to
o. nd ,t.,1-i ,fnI, Isrrl...

notified and the remains were taken to
an undertaking establishment.
President j. c. Keller, of the National
Letter Carriers Association, arrived in
the city yesterday afternoon, accompan-
led by his wife. The local carrier asso-
citation was planning to have supper in
Mr.. KelIer's honor and have the president
address the gathering, but on arriving
here Mr.. Keller found telegram calling
HIM TO Washington and he left this af-
ternoon for that city. Mr.. Keller is a
resident of Cleveland and is a letter car
rier in that city. He expressed regret
that his stay here was cut short and said
that he hoped to be back here again
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
Death of Bank President.
(By the Associated Press.)

Memphis Tenn, Feb. 26.--John Armis-
tead, president of the Marcantile Bank
Of this city died today at st. Josephs
Hospital from complication Of dis
eases. He was widely known throughout
the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27

kerosene and that electrical internal ma
chimes had been placed in the midst of
this cargo"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
LIKE A BOMBSHELL
It FALLS ON
THE EAR
Machen, Lorenz and the
Two Groffs Wholly
Unprepared.
A DRAMATIC SCENE
A DRAMATIC SCENE
lBv the Associated Press.l

Washington, Feb. 26.-"Guilty as in
dicted" was the verdict announced by
Carl Petersen, the foreman of the jury in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27

Admiral Yuko Ito is of the Japan
before the opening of hoses he disappeared and at the same
Naasaki
in
of
miss He is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 26.-Colonel James
A Pugh, veteran newspaper man and
the first president of the Virginia Press
Association is dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-27
THEY GO WITH JAPAN

Gibraltar of the Orient Again Shaken
by the Thunder of an Engagement,
Japanese Squadron Advancing
and Drawing the Fire of the Rus
sian Batteries. For Forty Minutes
the Rocks of Port Arthur are Rever-
berant With the Roar. Belief That
the Japanese are Preparing for a
Landing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
The Worship of Success.

1t is of supreme interest to note that
the Archbishop of Canterbury, in his
visit to this country, has discovered the
most glaring defect of American civiliza-
tion-that worship of success, which al
most blinds our eyes to the methods by
which success may be won.
In his sermon in Trinity Church, at
the head of Wall Street, the Archbishop
said: "In no surroundings which have
ever known, in no city which have ever
seen in any of the worlds continents,
have life's activities seemed to whirr and
buzz so restlessly as here. And then
this thought comes: How easily in all
the tossing of these rapids must the
weaker sort of folk be submerged and
60 out of sight and out of thought. How
easily too, may strong people slide into a
complacent way of regarding success in
the energies and activities Of life as the
one thing which really matters and
counts. Vac victis! The weak to the
wall. That temptation is, of course,
not peculiar to this bright and busy
land. But it is here so obvious as to
make 1t to visitor recurrent thought"
The Archbishop has done us kind
moss in uttering these words, a greater
kindness indeed than perhaps he him
Gelf imagines, for he may not know the
vast significance of what he said. That
one of the Archbishop's high official and
intellectual distinction in a visit to this
country should have noted the peculiar
danger of the active, intense life of
American cities, and in our most noted
church, almost within sound of the
Stock Exchange, should have warned us
against regarding success as the one
thing that really counts, is very i'm
pressive.-Wall Street Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Gifts mt Baptism.

Gifts to infants OH their baptism are
of ancient origin. Formerly the spon-
sors generally offered gilt spoons to the
child. These spoons were called apostle
spoons, because the figures OF the
twelve apostles were carved ut the top
of the handles. Rich sponsors gave the
complete set of twelve, while for those
who were not so opulent four was con-
sidered the proper number. and poor
SPONSORS would content themselves
with Offering one. In the latter case
the handle Of the spoon generally eX-
hibited the figure Of any saint In honor
Of whom the child received its name.
1t Is in allusion to this custom that,
when Cranmcr processes himself to be
unworthy of being sponsor to the young
princess, Shakespeare makes the king
reply:
"come. come. my lord, you'd spare your
spoons"
The mug or spoon and fork Offering
of the present day appears as very
debased survival Of really beautiful
christening Observation-Disclosures Re-
Wow
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
No splrit Of Love In Japan.

The boys and girls, the young men and
young women, OF Japan do love eacn
other, I suppose, but one never sees
the slightest shadow OF evidence TO
prove It. The spirit of love does not
dominate the national life az 1t does In
America and the countries of Europe.
Japan's poets do not sing of love; her
story-writers tell no tales Of love that
can thrill an Anglo-Saxon heart, and her
artists paint no pictures of love that can
reach the Anglo-Saxon understanding.
Now considering all this, how can there
be such thing as "a good old summer
time" in this land of the sunrise? And
yet there Is, and it is especially delight
full in its way, too, because the japanese
are nation of feasters and picnickers, of
nature-lovers and world beautiflers, and
if one can only lose sight of the fact that
everywhere one goes the poor little
women toddle meekly along behind the
men, who stalk pompously ahead as II
they owned the earth, one may almost
enjoy ones self.
One never sees woman caressed In
Japan, not even with glance; one sell
dom sees a baby fondled; in fact, all
human tenderness, or expression OF
human tenderness, is conspicuous by its
absence, and 1 believe that it is the one
impossible great gulf that is fixed be-
tween us and this people which is en-
deavoring SO earnestly to become one of
us. And yet the people are happy, with
a simple, sweet happiness that is charm
ing. That is it. 1t is an atmosphere
that mildly charms, but never thrills the
Western heart. All the nations love is
concentrated upon the Emperor, and the
highest note of the national life is sound
ed in yamatodamashi, Japan spirit
patriotism; and even this is beyond our
comprehension, because it Is empty OF
romance and unsatisfactory to US, who
cannot separate the interests of "fair
women and brave men" even upon the
battlefield. Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25

No. aos.-Illuntrated Rebus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
TIL. American HONEYMOON.

Faithful in few things, the American
public yet remains true to an old hon
eymoon tradition which assigns those
to whom Europe is an impossible ex'
pense to Niagara Falls and Washing
ton, the national capital. In these two
centers bridal parties have been since
long before the civil war the pride and
the prey Of hotel men and cabmen
Modern maids may consider them q
little old fashioned, but when the time
comes to choose wedding tour the
west, the middle west and the rura
east Of the United States are still true
to Niagara Falls and Washington. II
is in the spring and summer. when OF
course the larger number Of marriages
take place. that these resorts are sc
popular. In the winter New York Itself
is the Mecca of the newly weldon
don Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Considerate Host.

Joseph Chamberlain's list of jokes in
cludes this one on himself:
On one occasion he was invited to
Liverpool to make speech. 1t was to
be a great celebration. The mayor, who
was to preside at the meeting, had ar
ranged fine dinner for the guest OF
honor. A distinguished assembly sur.
rounded the table, and at the rig ht OF
the host sat Mr.. Chamberlain. For q
couple of hours the company chatted
over their food, and finally the coffee
was served. 1t was at this juncture that
the mayor leaned over and whispered
to Mr.. Chamberlain:
"Your excellency, shall we let the
crowd enjoy itself while longer, or had
we better have your speech?"-Reho,
both Sunday Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25

Dear Mr. X.-This woman wants wash
ing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
BEFORE b. A. swAsEY. TRIAL JUSTICE,

BEFORE ALBERT BENNETT. TRIAL JUSTICE,
GIIElD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Good advice.
No. 3o0.-Terminations.

I.-Three words In which the last five
letters are the same: l. To make a
great mistake; to founder about; an er-
ror. 2. A natural phenomenon. 3. To
separate, to divide, to part
Il.-Another three words in which
the last FIVE letters are the same: 1.
The principle, cause or ground OF
things. 2. A fit and proper time 8. An
attempt to betray the state.
III.-Three words in which the last
three letters are the same: l. Bright,
ness, splendor and magnificence. 2. A
narrative, fiction, false statement
3. A lover Of the established order OF
things.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Early Horne Race Prizes.

Prizes for winners Of horse races
hundreds of years ago took curious
forms. The earliest was the "briglia
dor" or golden bride. After this the
prize in England was bell. This Idea
was taken from the custom among
owners of pack horses Of decorating
the best horse. which led the cavalcade,
with bell, so that on dark nights and
in dangerous places the whereabouts
of the leader might be known and the
others follow boldly. At Carlisle, Sill
yer bells were raced for by the moss
troopers and dalesmen and specimens
Of these bells are still retained In the
town hall
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Few Solid Gold Dinner Services.

They say 1t Is ull nonsense talking OF
solid gold dinner services. for there are
not more than three or four OF them In
the world, and they are too small for
use In a party Of any size. In many
large houses liz England and also In
the United states a quantity Of silver
gilt plate. which looks precisely the
same, Is In use, but the feeling prevails
that silver gilt is not rs becoming" to
other table furniture as pure, dazzling
silver plate and that 1t must be dis
played with great Observation-Disclosures
Herald
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25

No. 3O3.- A Familiar Proverb: "a
watched pot never hollis"
No. 304.-Word Square: l. Dawn. z
Area. 3. Weir. 4. Nard.
No. 800. A Happy Family: Apple
Seeds.
No. 3O6-An Added Letter: D-apple
Dearly. Dolly. Drag.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
ONE OF MANY.

Il. A. Tisdale, of Summerton, S. c.,
suffered for twenty years with the Piles.
Specialists were employed and many
remedies used but relief and permanent
good was found only In the use of De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. This is only
one of the many, many cures that have
been effected by this wonderful remedy.
In buying Witch Hazel Salve it is only
necessary to see that you get the genuine
DeWitt's, made by E. c. Dewitt & Co.
in Chicago, and a cure is certain. De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures all kinds
of piles, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema,
letter, ringworm, skin diseases, etc.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Killing Rare birds.

Commenting OH the craze for killing
rare birds wherever they may be
found, a writer In London Truth says;
~ should have thought that the fact
that q bird Ia rare would be reason Tor
not killing 1t. suppose the idea Ia
that, however rare q bird is, something
may still be done to make MIN rarer."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
KEEP OFF
THE
GRASSHOPPER'S FLOWERS.

When the butterflies came along that
way and read the new sign and saw
lIr. Grasshopper marching about the
field with big club in his hands they
decided that it would not be wise Tor
Them to stay around there any longer,
ind they had to go to another meadow
10 find flowers to feed upon.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
No. a1n.-sliced Words

Slice q shooting star into to measure
and either.
Slice a within into head covering
and an edible seed.
Slice one who escorts you to a seat II
church into two personal pronouns.
Slice an aromatic herb into two per
sonal pronouns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
A Comet.

The following whimsical account OF
the nature of a splendid comet Is given
in an old French military journal:
ut is a parcel Of old stars who
being no longer At for service. have
been discharged on half pay and, to
save expense. have agreed to mess to-
Rether,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Al ApimAI Story for
Little Folks
The Grasshopper's Sign

Who would think that anybody had
better right to play around In the
bright green fields than the grasshop-
per? And yet when he made his ap-
pearance in the meadow the other day
lie was confronted with sign which
:ead:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
Miss Antique-Will you love me when
I'm oldp
Mr.. Jest A. Bitt-Why, dearest, l love
VIM n0w
PILL PLEASURE.

Ifyou ever took DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for biliousness or constipation
you know what pill pleasure is. These
famous little pills cleanse the liver and
rid the system of all bile without pro.
ducing unpleasant effects. They do not
pripe, sicken or weaken, but pleasantly
give tone and strength to the tissues and
organs of the stomach, liver and bowels,
Sold by F. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
the Grippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble
It draws out the inflammation, heals
and soothes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure
life-giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to
the blood and tissues. Sold by F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
1T WILL SURPRISE YOU-TRY 1T

IT Will SURPRISE YOU-TKY TT.
1t is the medicine above all Others for
catarrh and is worth its weight in gold.
Ely's Cream Balm does all that Is claim
ed for it.-B. W. Sperry, Hartford. Conn.
NV son was afflicted with catarrh. He
used Ely's Cream Balm and the disagree
able catarrh all left him.. g. Ohm
stead, Arcola, Ill.
The Balm does hot irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren
St., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
No. 31..-word SQUARES.

Ii. y creature with long ears, u
short tail and soft hair. 2. So be it. 3
To tear, to split. 4. Conclusions.
Ill. A fish which is said to live to Q
great age. =. A plant which grows II
warm climates. B. A beautiful and fra
grant flower. 4. A nobleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
II Answers the Purpose.

Parkes-How is your auto getting on!
Lane-Not ut all. But have made SO
many repairs on it that my system is
full of oil, and | walk easier.-Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
No. 312.-Ships.

Brave ships there are a-sailing;
One stretches over miles:
Ones found in church on Sunday:
Ones full of lovers wiles.
One ship should brave all danger;
'Tis sometimes wrecked, all. me.
Whene'er "A ship unlucky
Sets sail upon the sea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
KEEP OFF
THE
GRASS.

Now, who could have put up that
signY meditated the grasshopper, as he
sat on a blade Of grass and thought.
81 am sure 1t must have been Mr..
Butterfly" he continued, because he
doesn't like me at all. But / can't
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25

The two men on the street corner had
been wrsngling over politics for half ar
hour, and a crowd had gathered. Ont
of them was fiercely denouncing i'm
perialism. "What do you understand
BY imperialism" demanded the other
"Let's hear your idea of it." "Imperial
ism, sir-imperialism is-say, do you
think it ought to be spoken right out
before these half grown boysa"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-10-25
The Test.

Adorer-You still doubt me? Test
my love. Bid me attack wild beasts
defy savages. And the north pole, de.
scend into a volcano-anything, no mat
ter what, will do 1t. Doubling Girl
Go ask papa.