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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
Fair Window Smasher Sentenced.
(By the Associated Press.l

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16.-Miss Blanche
Boise was today sentenced to serve thirty
days in jail and to pay fine of $500 fer
ter second offense in smashing the win
Cows of buildings in which joints Were
operating a year ago.
Miss Boise smashed the windows u
five buildings. She has been serving
tairty days sentence for smashing the
first windows of the five. That sentence
expired Saturday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
wick is Jointly accused of the murder,

wick is Jointly accused of the murder,
will be taken up.
The crime charged to the two men,
was most sensational. Ferguson and his
paymaster, Charles Martin, were driving
to the camp with $500, with which to
pay the men, when a mine of dynamite
WAS exploded under the buggy. Fergu-
son was killed outright and Martin Sc
rlously injured. When the bodies were
discovered the money was gone. The
disappearance of the two Croatians about
the time of the murder caused them to
be suspected. Both men assert their in
nOcence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
Fined a Dollar and Costs.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wilson, N. c.. Feb. 16.-Mr. Roscoe
briggs, the first witness called in the
George T. Morgan gambling case, refused
to answer the question, Have you been
in the defendants room on the west
side of Goldsboro street and was fineI
che dollr and costs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
A Croatan on Trial.

Washington, Penna., Feb. 16.-A jury
having been secured last evening, the
trial of Milovar Kovovick, one of the
Croatians, charged with the murder and
robbery of Samuel 7. Ferguson, Wa
bash Railroad contractor, near West Mid
dleton. Pa, last September, was formally
opened today.
At the conclusion Of the trial, the case
of Miovar Pattrovick, who. with Kovo-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
The German War in Africa.

Berlin, Feb. ia dispatch to the
from Okahandja, German
Southwest Africa, says that in an outpost
skirmish near Zeis, east of Windhoek,
February IA, the German column march
ing to the relief of Windhoek lost three
men killed and had two men wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
Debate Friday Night.

An event full of interest will take place
on Friday night.
This is the annual debate of the LeaZar
Literary Society of the A and M. College.
The debaters are said to be well prepared
and a splendid audience will gather in
Raney Library Hall to witness the con-
test.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
More Of the ChemuIpo Battle.

London, Feb. 17.--(Wednesssday!- :, nc nc
Seoul correspondent of the Daily Man ~ ~
the course of descriptive narra.,se az y,
the chemulpo battle, says that peiore . sas
fight the captain of the Russian H., crp pa;.
varag, held conference win 'ne % -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18
Mrs. Shaw Elected.
fBv the Associated Press,

(By the Associated Press
Washington, Feb. 16.-Rev. Anna r..
Shaw was today elected president of tbs
National Woman's Suffrage Association
lev Shaw succeeds Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Cat. and the latter takes the position
of vice-presidont at large.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18

y delightful meeting of Manteo Lodge
was held last night and number OF
talks were made. Other pleasant features
made the meeting an enjoyable one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18

protest 10 the Japanese dmiral imme
diately before the action The Americans
present refrained from attending the naval
conference, or partaking in the demon
stration. although some of the Russian
wounded were received on board the United
States gunboat vicksburg.
Whale the Variag was being sung her
captain, fearing that the Japanese would
reach the vessel before she settled down
requested the captain of the Talbot to
fire at her water line. This request was
also refused
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18

For Coughs and Colds, children take
Piso's Cure without objection. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18

Italian captains. aboard
Pr Talbot. in which he
:ection of a foreign war
he harbor. The request
py;%;ob lo,rob do1;yarod
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-18

liz 1NOl Ill Val OllklQ Ill
Insurance Company
Il. RALEIGH, n C.
ESTABLISHED
A NORTH CAROLINA COMPANY, SOLID AND SOUND SEEKING
NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS
LOSS IN BALTIMORE FIRE
CONFINES ITS BUSINESS THE STATE OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA.
The State of North Carolina has tky therefore
under this compans conservative clients
this
Limits its risks 100000 block n town.
DIRECTORS:
c. G. Smith, Secretary German American
A. b. Andrews Vice-Presdent Southern Railway.
r.. H. Battle President Attorney Raleigh, c.
H. Coffin, Asst secy German
r. T. Raleigh, N.
Retired Merchant Raleigh, N
Bruton President First National Bank, Wilson, c.
Wilmington,
W. L. eyolds, Insurance. Atlanta, Georgia.
Alexander Webb cePresident
c. Drewry Gen. Agent Mutual Benefit Life ms Co.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
The Cotton Crop.

The last government report of the
number of bales of cotton in sight shows
q frrther decrease, and it now appears
that there is but little more than eight
million bales. The prospect of a war in
the East lowered the Liverpool market
a few points, then the coming of the
government report and the news that
Russia and Japan would likely come to
q peaceful settlement Of differences, the
King of England having put In plea
for peace. the price Of cotton rose again.
All the above written alleged causes for
the rise and fall in the price of cotton is
mere rot, for no longer does the supply
and demand control the price of our
products, for the reason that the specu.
lator and trusts have full contfol, un.
tampered by any law to the contrary.
The most unique corner ever made by a
trust was that of sauer kraut. Sauer
kraut was the ostensible corner while
the real corner was on cabbage. The
whole cabbage crop of.the Northwest was
gobbled up ina very short time, not a
cabbage was to be found in the markets.
1t really seems that the government Is
powerless to suppress or control this out
rage upon civilized people.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Fertilizer Trust in Trouble.

The case of the State vs. the Virginia
Carolina Chemical Go. was heard by Judge
Ernest Gary last Friday. Attorney
General Bellinger under the instruction
Of the legislature instituted an action
against the Virginia Carolina Chemical
-Ga.ATaGAy -,.-I s-~s-.-i e.l.o-- -r-o.~.siu.,,
to declare the purchase of several indie
pendent competitors illegal under the
antitrust acts, and to test the authority
of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Com
pany to do business in this State and
appropriations were made to enforce the
antitrust laws against this corporation.
This appropriation at the last session of
the legislature was reduced to $500, the
Attorney General entertaining the view
that the constitutionality of the law
should be tested before any testimony be
taken. A bill was filed against the de-
fendant corporation charging its viola
tion Of the antitrust acts of 1897 and
1893. The defendant moved to transfer
the case to the United States court upon
the ground that that federal questions
were involved. Judge SiEsonton decided
that the complaint raised no federal
question, therefore remanded the case
to the State court, accordingly the case
was called before Judge Gary as above
stated. This action is brought. against
the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Com
pany, the Imperial Fertilizer Company.
the Standard Fertilizer Company, the
Cbicora Fertilizer Company, the Berke-
ley Chemical Company, the Greenvil'e
Fertilizer Company, the Columbia Phos-
phate Company, and the Carolina Sui
phuric Acid Manufacturing Company,
Blacksburg. Cherokee county. If the
courts should finally decide the anti
trust laws of South Carolina unconsti.
tutional, that would shut out all anti
trust legislation. in this State. This
ease is all important and of grave inte,
est to our people, especially to the farm
ers i'm view of the advance i'm fertilizers
and the final determination wilt be
eagerly watched ard waited for by a
large majority of our people.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Report of Cotton
GinHed,

The following report re ceived January
5th from the department of CONNER CT
and labor Buieau of the Census show s
the number of bales of cotton ginued mp
to December 13, 1908: Square bales,
8, 144 ,49j; round bales, G45 200; island
crop bales, 59,25S; total commercial
bales, S,S4S TAG. Cotton ginned to DE- C.
Ii, 1902, 9,3l1.S35. Active gnneries
In the United States: 1903, 29,97l;
1902, 80, 1914. The above statistics of
of the number of bales of cotton ginned
up to and including Dec IL, 1903, were
collected through canvass of all the
ginneries in the cotton States by G3l
local special agents. This report will be
followed by two others showing the
quantity Of cotton ginned from the
growth of 1903 to and including Jan.
l6, 1904, and final report at the end
OF the ginning season, about March 15,
which will distribute the crop by
counties, upland and sea island cotton
a:.d give weights of bales
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Good Sign of Prosperity.

The matrimonial mari ct OF Union has
kept apace with the cotton market with
out any of its fluctuations, but on the
contrary 1t has been characterized by a
steady increase In the number of mar
riages. This, to our mind, is one Of
the best evidences Of the prosperity Of
our county. Our young men are not
generally inclined to take unto them
selves wife unless there be aeood
prospect Ola bright and happy future.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Gen. LOn9street is Dead.

Gen. James Longstreet, soldier and
statesman, the last of the lieutenant
generals OF the Confederate army except
Gen. John b. Gordon is dead. He died
in GAINESVILLE, Ga, Jan End, 1904, from
an attack of acute pneumonia. Gen.
Longstreet was born in Edge6eld Dis
trict (now county, South Carolina. Jan.
s, 1921. He removed to Alabama in
1881. Gen. Longstreet was a gallant
soldier, distinguished himself in the
Mexican war, was at the storming of
Chapnltepec, Sept. 8, 1S47. He was
severely wounded at that time. We are
all familiar with his career as an officer
in the Confederate army.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Local LaconicS.
s..--rrIruJ HBuUT TOWN
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE

Mr.. Wallace Thomson of Colum
bia is in the city.
Mr.. w. T. Jones, of Santuc, was in
the city Wednesday.
~ Miss Ina McNally spent few days
in Jonesville last week.
Miss Sarah Welch, of Carlisle, was
in the city Wednesday.
The prisoners of the county Jail
have been provided with cots.
Miss Fannie Clark is spending few
days in Cross Keys with friends.
Miss Lois Wilkins has resigned her
position at Bobo's Department Store.
The ladies of the First Baptist church
observed week Of prayer this week.
Mr.. and Mrs William Hunter ar
rived in the city Wednesday night.
DR.. and Mrs. Duke are boarding at
present st the home of Prof. Jeffries.
Miss Ruth Foster returned to her
studies at Converse College Thursday.
We regret to learn that Mr.. II. ID.
holland fell and broke his leg last
Monday night.
Mr., and Mrs. Balas Clarke, of At
lanta, visited the family of Capt. K. L.
Clarke this week.
Miss Lille FAINT has returned to
Converse after spending the holidays
with her parents.
Miss May Robinson, who has been
visiting relatives in Woodward, re-
turned to Union Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Lowry, of Lowryyille,
was in the city Sunday on her way TO
her school near Glenn Springs.
Miss Mamie Peake, from Glenn
Springs, is visiting her brother, Mr..
( !. r. Peake ON Gage Avenue.
Miss Jessie Crayens entertained a
: few friends most delightfully."- Friday
evening, New Years greeting.
The Hames Wholesale Grocery
Company now occupies the Dunn
building on North Main Street.
Miss Bessie Wilburn has resigned her
position at the Cash Bargain Store aud
returned TO her home IN the country.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. H. Carlisle are
. now boarding with Misses Minnie
and Lizzie Gregory on South street.
Snow and ice in Charleston and
Georgetown on 9th inst. The. heav.
lest snow storms ever experienced ia
many OF the States along the Allan
tic coast during the past week We
are thankful that we have had no
snow.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Miss M!stjs shSGss' fas nassr MpSaI spsnd

Miss Mi.tjss sWRiae sWRieS Mere after M spend
~, returned to her htss hUs.ssIi Ina Ia Man.a,s oa
last Monday. o .
Mr.. and Mrs. R. p. Harry spent a
few days in Sumter this week. Mr..
larry returned Wednesday and Mrs.
Harry will return later.
Mr.. ]. G. Greer, of the Converse
Business College of Spartanburg, re-
turned to his studies after spending
Christmas with his parents in the city
Capt. w. NJ. Gibbes, has again opened
and Is now in charge of the Glbbes
House ready for the accommodation of
the travelling public and local patron
age.
Messrs. Ball and Gamble, of Asheville,
N. o., have rented the j. b. Porter
store house on the corner of Main and
Enterprise streets. Read their card in
this issue.
Mrs. A. G. Wardlaw entertained
quite large company of ladies at
lea, from 5 to p. M, Friday 1st
inst. Green and white the prevail
ing colors.
Miss Sudie Thomas, of Union
County, gave a delightful entertain
ment at the home of her mother,
about five miles from the city last
week. A delightful time is reported.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Miss Annye Gill Married.

Prof. John A Thackston and Miss
Annys Gill were married at McColl,
Marlboro county, Thursday, Dec. a,
l0o3, at l2 o'clock. Miss Gill was
Wusic teacher in the graded school,
and the groom principal of the same
school. Miss Gill is very pleasantly
remembered here as the popular
music teacher in the graded school,
her pupils were very fond of her, so
much so they formed q Club and
named it the Gill Club in honor of
their beloved teacher.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Location for the Library.

The committee having in charge
the selection and purchase of lot
for the Carnegie library has finally
decided upon and purchased the lot
on the corner of Mountain and South
streets, lot belonging to Mrs. l.. G..
Young, now occupied by Mr.. Jason
Norman, The amount paid for this
lot is 81, 700. This is a very good
location, being quite central. yet
quiet and retired from the busy hum
of traffic.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Loves Triolet.
She gli

She glanced at me with starlit eyes
That pierced my brooding darkness
through -
Before such glances trouble flies:
She glanced at me with stariit eyes. ,
And Love flashed In and made me wises
He showed me what q man should do. !
She glanced at me with starlit eyes
That pierced my brooding darkness
through
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Remaining in thePost Office at Union
S c., for the week ending Jan s,
1904
Aidridge, Mrs Siller Hutton, Jennie
Brown. Bessie A Legs, Ike
Bronson, Mary McCallum, Fl II
Courtney, j l. NOrtin. Gussie (2)
Dawkins. Matte Norris. & NJ
England, Mr1 Eliza Smith, Berry
Garner, Mrs Fannie Tabor, T Fl
Hill, OC Woods, Hattie
Hutching, Eugene Waddell. Dennis
Persons calling for the above let.
ters will please say if advertised, and
will be required to pay one cent for
their delivery.
j. G. HUNTER. p. M.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Sweet Silence.
sit, and Silence comforts me.

sit, and Silence comforts me.
The worries of the daytime cease,
From care and trouble wholly free,
For Silence always brings me peace.
The smoke of my beloved cigar
Floats upward on the ev'ning air;
Comes no discordant note to jar
Our sweet communication there.
How still the shadows of the night
How C2lm the glory of the stars
That shine seGeIc and clear and bright
Like headlights on celestial cars,
Now, do not think that I'm, forsooth.
y chap who holds his kind a bore.
Ah, no; l am a modest youth.
And Silence is the girl next door.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Taxes Collected.

Our efficient and accommodating
County Treasurer reports the amount
collected up to Jany. 1st, 1904, was
5000 up to same time 1908 was
$4,000. The penalty attaches to all
taxes, including poll, after Jan. 1st
1904 up to March 18th, after which
time warrants and executions will be
issued.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Railroad Jack at the Opera House.

Railroad Jack" played here, last
Friday night to good house. The
play was good and interesting. Grail
road Jack" is star and kept the crowd
in laughter all the time. The special
ties were good, especially tfe trick
bycicle riding and the dancing. We
would be glad to see Railroad Jack,'
apain
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

Milkmen surely have q heavenly time
as they traverse the milky WAY.
A boys best friend is often his moth
er's slipper.
A shovel and ton of coal are EXCEL
lent aids to digestion.
Stubbornness is simply persistency
that is handicapped by vanity.
When patience ceases to be virtue
1t also ceases to be patience.
When love comes in at the door dis
cord flies up the chimney.
A skating pond does not make a win
ter nor an engagement ring q mar
riage.
Illusions and fallacies are the things
that the other fellow has,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Had Him There.

DO you believe in maTiageY asked
the. surly old bachelor of the sweet
young thing.
Yes; do your she asked
No. 1t makes pessmists Of men,"
you certainly have no reason to fear
It," murmured the sweet young thing.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Kumor ane Philosophy
Copyright, 1908. by sampson.IIodges Co.
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH

Men are great believers in miracles.
They object to hard work Oh the part
Of their wives yet always expect an or
derly house and a good dinner.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
He Was Up to Date.

How many ounces In a poundrs
asked the teacher
Troy, avoirdupois or groeers.
weight" inquired the boy who had
seen little Of the world outside the
schoolroom.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
POcket-bOOk Found,

1t will be remembered that Several
weeks ago Mr.. Jas. Trammel lost his
pocket-book containing about ninety
dollars, he could not account for the
loss. After making search and re-
peated inquiry no trace Of it could be
found. Mr.. John Odell found the
pocket book and said nothing about
it publicly, for fear some one other
than the right owner might claim it.
After Mr.. Odell became satisfied as
to who the real owner was, delivered
1t to Mr.. Trammel, the contents be-
ing in tact as when lost.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

"The JOY Of
workin g'' di-
minishes to the
vanishing point
when you are
up against the
real thing.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

Some men car
ry packages as
If they were ba-
bies; other men
carry babies as
IL they were
packages.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08
Perhaps They Did.

Perhaps They Did.
Jack and Jill
Went up the hill
To get some water, so we hear.
From what we learn
OF their return
The chances are they switched In ha.x
Good taste is that which is represent
ed by the frst person singular.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

Milkmen surely have heavenly time
as they traverse the milky way.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

Stubbornness is simply persistency
that is handicapped by vanity.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

When patience ceases to be a virtue
1t also ceases to be patience.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

A shovel and a ton of coal are EXCEL
lent aids to digestion.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

A boys best friend is often his moth
er's slipper
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-01-08

When love comes in at the door dis
cord flies up the Chimney.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-14

London. Jan. IA dispatch from
Toxic to Reuters Telegraph Co says
Iapan's answer TO the last Russian
note was handed this afternoon to
Baron De Rosen, the Russian minis
ter. and that negotiations will be con.
inned without any time limit being
let for their termination
The demands which Japan Is said
to have made. according to reports
published abroad have caused some
urprise in Toxic. according to the
dispatch, and it is now stated that
Japan never asked for the evacuation
II Manchuria hut. ON the contrary.
rankly recognizes Russlas special
interest there and her right to pro.
ect them.
Japan only demanded the realiza
ion of Russia's voluntary pledges re-
specting China's territorial integrity
IN Manchuria and freedom Of resi-.
Dental rights and international trade
therein
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-14
KNOX REPORTS,
WANTS HELP
Detailed Statement of Expenditures
Made, Showing How $4,000
Has Been Spent,
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington. an g. AitorueyGen-
eral Knox today transmitted 10 the
house his reply To the resolution ask.
ing for information regarding the man
ner in which he had expended the
special appropriation of S500.000 for
antitrust prosecutions.
A detailed statement of expendl
lures shows s25.9s5 has been dis
bursed from the appropriation. IIs
gives The names nf those who received
various amounts and submits a state
ment describing the nature of the
cases prosecuted The attorney gen
eral recommends permanent in
crease in the force of his department
saying II would result in more salts
factory work at less expense.
He recommends a new assistant
encouragement" to take charge o
this class of work; also an addtiona
assistant attorney general and addi
tional clerks
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-14
"CIV|L SERVICE
A RUMbUC
Declares Hepburn in an Attack
on Appropriation.
PARAGRAPH STRUCK OUT
PROVIDING FOR EXPENSES OF
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AND PAY OF CLERKS.
BY Associated Press,

BY Associated Press
Washington, Jan. 1S.-After a lively
debate lasting three hours the house
today in the committee of the whole.
10y Is to 65. struck out the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation
bill paragraph providing for the sal
aries and expenses OF the civil ser
vice commission. and clerks employed
under the commissioners.
This action was taken on motion of
Representative Hepburn. of Iowa. He
was supported by both Republicans
and Democrats, both in speech and on
the vote.
Those who spoke in OPPOSITION to
the civil service system as 1t now ex'
lists were Hepburn. (Rep,, Iowa. ;
Grosverer. (Rep., Ohio; Bartlett
Dem. Ga.l Among those speaking
for the service were Cooper, tRep
WisO; Gillette, (Rep,, MassD. Notice
was given by Representative Bingham
in charge of the bill, that the yea and
nay vote will be demanded on the
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-14
THE BRYAN WILL CASE
Probate Court at New Haven Asks for
Written Arguments Touching the
Bennett viii Case.

BY Associated Press
New Haven. Conn, Jan 13.-Argu-
ments for and against the removal of
William j. Bryan as executor of the
will of the late Philo S. Bennett were
heard in the Probate court and the
court instructed counsel to submit
their arguments in writing, after
which decision might be rendered.
The chief argument of the counsel
for the Bennett heirs was that Mr..
Bryan was under oath to carry out
the provisions of the protested viii,
and that in his contest of it he was
violating his oath as executor and
should therefore be removed.
Mr. Bryan is trying to establish the
validity Of bequest of $4,000 made
to him by supplementary letter
which bequest the court has refused
to recognize. Counsel for Mr.. Bryan
held the Probate court would be great
ly embarrassed If 1t should remove
Mr.. Bryan and afterward the Court of
Appeals should sustain the contention
of MIR Bryan