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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
ALMOST A FILIBUSTER.
(By the Associated PressD

Washington. d. c., Feb 27.--The Senate
today approached nearer 20 a tilibuster
than on any former occasion during the
present session. The demonstration was
made on the part OF the Democratic Sen
ators against the bill requiring the use
oil American ships tor the shipment OF
government supplies, aud amendment al
ter amendment was offered only to be
laid Oh the table. The motions to table
were offered by Mr.. Hale in charge OF
the bill, but ne did not press all OF them
so strongly as entirely to cut OF debate.
Consequently the numerous votes We're
interspersed with debate, so that between
the two forms OF procedure the entire
session was consumed. On most OF tie
votes the Senate divided on party lines
tut Mr.. Mitchell cast three OF four with
the Democrats and in an effort made by
him to change the time when the bill
should take effect he had the cooperation
OF Messrs. Dietrich and Fulton.
At the close of the day, Mr.. Hale con
scnted to make material notifications Of
the bill and unanimous agreement was
reached to vote on 1t next Tuesday
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
Washington, D. c.. Feb. 27.--The House
today devoted nearly the entire session
to the consideration OF Pension bills and
lassed 269. During the early part Of the
day Mr.. Adams (Rep.. Pa, entered a
protest because pension bills introduced
by him had not been considered and init
mated that unless his district was treated
the same as other districts he would block
the consideration OF bills in the House.
Nj. Slayden, Dem, TexJ. said that he
had not received the same notice as others
members In regard To peusinn hills ao7
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
IS AMERICA OUR
ENEMYIN SECRET?
So Demands Russia Angry Murmurs Beginning
to Arise Following Attacks Upon This
Government by Russian Newspapers.

old and Novik were sent out to prevent
the Japanese cruisers from pursuing a
portion of our returning torpedo boat
fiotilla One of our torpedo boats, which
was cut of by four Japanese cruisers,
sought shelter in Dove Bay, where it was
subjected to a long distance fire by the
enemy. It had no casualties.
The Japanese fleet on sighting our
cruisers came in closer to the forts which,
together with our warships, opened fire
at 1880. Our cruisers, still firing, en-
tered the harbor, which our torpedo boats
had already safely reached.
THE enemy's shells for the most part
fell short One seaman was wounded, but
We sustained no other casualties.
THE japanese fleet consisted of seven
teen large warsnips and eight torpedo
boats, whereas the squadron which at
tempted to block the entrance to Port
Arthur on the previous day had twelve
torpedo boats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

bornly contested as this was been 50
generally applauded.
1t is recognized as a triumph for the
government in an effort to clear the
public service or grafters and punish evil
doors Hence the conviction of these men
assure a further prosecutions and cor
tinued efforts to free the public service
OF those who have debauched it. II Is
pointed out by those who discuss it that
had the verdict in these cases been ac-
quttaI the effect inevitably would have
been the complete collapse of possibly
all the remaining cases for bribery and
malleasance in office On the other hand.
however, they will now be pressed for
trial and vigorously prosecuted.
Of Judge Pritchard, before whom these
cases We're tried, the Washington Star
of this afternoon says edtOrially: 1T
is to be noted with much qualification
that the presiding justice has earned the
good will and the praise even of the
defeated counsel in the case by his judic-
iai bearing throughout the trial, his rul-
ings on points of law and his avoidance
OF expression of feeling indicative of a
prejudice. His charge to the jury was a
model of impartiality and it is his eX-
ceptional experience to receive from the
lawyers of the convicted men encomiums
upon his conduct This very fact of the
upright, fair and unbiased attitude of
Justice Pritchard will render more diff
cult Of success the efforts of the defend
ants to reverse on appeal the verdict rem
dered yesterday on the ground OF errors
of law"
TFTHTTt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
TO PRISON CELLS
The StanciII Brothers
are Committed With
out Bail.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, N. c., Feb 27.-Contrary to
programme two hours was consumed by
counsel in arguing the matter of jurisdic~
ton in the Stancil case today. The court
finally ruled to proceed with the trial.
The most important witnesses for de
Tense We're Oscar Davis and ]. E. Craft
Jr. The former is the son of Jeff Davis,
who lives on Harrison's place, where the
trouble occurred. Craft is constable at
Saratoga township.
Oscar Davis stated that he and his ia
Their and Harrison were at Mrs. F'loar
house on the night Of the trouble when
Craft came, accompanied by the two Stan
ell boys to search the house for Geo. Tay-
lor, who was wanted for cutting one OF
the Stancils several weeks ago. NOT
finding Taylor he and his father went
with the party over to Jeff Davis house
Oscar remaining outside with the Stancll
boys and Jeff Davis, Craft and Harrison
going in. Harrison came to the door with
gun in hand and Sam shot at HIM with
rifle. Another and louder report followed
and Harrison exclaimed:
Dick Stancil has come to my house
and killed me: come and finish the job.
Craft stated that upon entering Davis
house Harrison asked Davis if the gun
on the wall was loaded. Upon being told
yes he took it down and said:
Taylor is not here and | am not go
ing TO allow anyone TO search my h0ue,
al The anne time going to the door Then
wa heard report followed by a louder
one, and Harrion exclaimed:
"Oh, Lord, Dick Stancil has killed me.
l then told the Stancil boys to go and
look after my mules, and they went.
The evidence produced by the prosecu-
ton was for the most part to show that
the tragedy occurred in Greene county
also to show the character of the defend
ants Most of the witnesses stated that
defendants were of good character. Some
said Sam drank. and when doing so was
fussy.
Craft was recalled and asked if any OF
them had any whiskey on the night OF
the trouble and replied in the negative
When the evidence was concluded Justice
Wood. accompanied by Justice Frank
Farmer, retired took ten minutes to de-
liberate. and returning said:
Our Judgment, gentlemen, is that de-
PENDANTS be committed TO Jail without
bail
The matter will come up for trial at the
May term of Superior Court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Two Men of Winston Sa-
lem are Killed.
THIRD MAN NOW DEAD
Believed by Railroad Men That the
Disaster is the Result of Effort
by WreCkers to DeraiI One
of the Passenger
Trains.
Especial to News and Observer


Winston-Salem, N. c.. Feb. 27.-En-
gineer George May and Fireman Robert
Bessent, of this city. were killed today
in a freight wreck near Bassett Va, on
the Roanoke and Southern division of the
Norfolk and Western road, The train
was a double header enroute from Roam
oke to Winston Salem.
Engineer Stull, of Roanoke, who was
on the front engine, will probably die from
his injuries His fireman was not hurt.
The bodies of Engineer May and Fire
man Bessent had not been received late
this afternoon. 1t was believed that both
would burn up. The cars derailed caught
fire from the engines, all being piled in
a heap.
Railroad people believe the accident was
caused by the removal of bolts from the
track and that this was done by UNI
known parties for the purpose of wreck
ing one of the through passenger trains.
Engineer May leaves a wife and two
small children. Fireman Bessent was the
adopted son of Major j. c. Bessent, of
the Third North Carolina Regiment. and
was about twenty-one years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Japanese Officers Land at Cheefoo
(By the Associated Press.)

Chefoo, Feb. 27.-Seyeral Japanese OF
heers and sailors landed heer from an
open boat early today but refused to give
any information as to where they came
IRON. AT the japanese consulate 1t was
given out that they belong to a gunboat
which was damaged during the fight off
Port Arthur and which sank trying to
reach this port. The statement that they
were members of the crew of the mer-
chant steamer sunk near the entrance of
Port Arthur for the purpose of blocking
1t and that they were not picked up by
the torpedo boats, was positively denied
They crossed the gulf in the open boat in
which they arrived. The consul claimed
that he had been expecting the arrival of
survivors of the action off Port Arthur
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Brought by G. Ed. Flow,
One Of His Own Party,
He HAS NO AK TO GRIND
So He Explicitly Declares in His State
ment. Judge PritChard is Com
mended for His Conduct OF
the Post-0fice Cons
niraNy Hococ
piracy Cases.

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, D. C., Feb. 27.-1he ugliest
and most damaging charges that have
been made against any Federal officials
III North Carolina in recent years are
those now in the possession OF Senator
Simmons against Postmaster Hasty, at
Monroe. They We're sent by G. Ed. Flow
Republican, to Senator Lodge, Republi-
can. of Massachusetts, and Senator Pen
rose, Republican. of Pennsylvania, when
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
AIexieff Reports Fight Of 25th.
(By the Associated Press

81. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-The Gar has
received the following from Viceroy Alex
Jeff, dated Port Arthur, February &c:
After the moon had set early in the
morning of February %. the Retzivan re
PEELED several attacks by the enemy's
torpedo boats, two of which are believed
to have sunk in the open sea. Our tor
pedo boats. under captain of the first
rank. Matusuzviteh and captain of the
second rank Prince Lieven, unsupported,
encountered and pursued the enemy's tor
pedo boat fiotilla They sighted no large
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Broke Open Money Drawer.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, N. c., Feb. 27.-Some I'M
known party entered the office of the
Southern Railway here last night and
broke open the money drawer but Sc
cured little. He must have been a lit
erary character, for he took an express
package containing some books addressed
to Prof Walker
Mr.. B. B. Burns and family moved from
High Point this week and will reopen the
hotel near the court house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Walker Wants No Troops There.
lBy the Associated Press

Washington, d. c., Feb. 27.-Admiral
Walker who Will be president of the new
Panama Canal Commission does not APP
prove of the immediate use OF the United
States regular troops on the isthmus. He
told the president that three or four
hundred marines will serve all present
needs in that quarter. AS the Navy De-
partment can furnish this number of ma
rinesS the Third infantry may not be sent
to the isthmus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Slipped on the Ice.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial TO News and ObserYer.)
Greensboro, n. c., Feb. 27-Mr. George
Parish, of summerfield, slipped on the ice
near the Farmers Warehouse last night
and broke his leg. He was here with Il
load of tobacco.
A well dressed stranger, giving his
name as Joseph McNair, of Indiana, while
South Elm street, early this morning.
slipped and fell, braking his ankle and
iniuring an arm. He was taken to the
hospital.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
T. S. Floyd Resigns.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 27.-T. S. Lloyd,
Superintendent of Motive Power for the
Delaware, Luckawanna and Western
Railroad Company resigned today to ac-
cept a position with the Rock Island Rail
road. He came here four years ago from
Richmond, Va, where he was in charge
of n large locomotive shop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Are These Signals by Japanese -?
(Bv the Associated Press.l

IBy tne ASSOclateu FTtSsJ
Hardin, Mancturia, Feb. 27.-Every,
thing is quiet here and at Pogranstch-
maya.
Signals made with red and white lights
have been seen on the hills near the
Gherountchou line, but they disappear
upon the approach of Russian scouts. 1t
Continued on Page Thirteen)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
PurneII Criticised.
New Bern Journal.)

INtN btIW JOuI IIaI'I
The A and N. c. road rcceivership was
the leading topic of conversation in this
city yesterday. The general opinion eX-
pressed is that it is a put up job of some
kind to force the Governor to act in the
lease matter. Judge PurnelIs part in the
matter was denounced as being hasty. and
tending towards favoritism of certain par
ties interested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
His Three Hale Old Friends.

To the Editor: I have three old friends
whose ages and health are so wonderful
that / would like you to make note of it
in your paper. They are: Judge w. c.
Duke, 90 Mrs. w. c. Duke, 50:
Miss Winnie Weathers, Sc; total 264.
These three all live in one house and
they are the only occupants. Mrs. Duke
and Miss Winnie Weathers do the cook
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Collision Near Athens
(By DC Associated Press.l

Athens, Ga, Feb 27.-In a collision be
tween freight trains on the Seaboard Air
Line near here today, Engineer Gus Cox,
of Abbeville, S. c., was killed. An en-
CINE and several cars were demolished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
GENERAL KUROPATKIN, WHO WILL COMMAND RUSS1AS
LAND FORCES IN ASIA.

Ncoaevitch Kupakn dispatched
He the entire confidence Of the KuIOpakn
field the
ability He
full
thr czar n
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
BAD FAITH CHARGED'

The Undertaking to Lay Cable From
the Philippines to Japan to Prevent
the isolation Of the Sunrise King
dom in Case the Russians Cut the
Shanghai Cable, Evokes the Cry OF
a Violation of Neutrality, and the
Bitterness Against the United States
is Daily Deepening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
THE CASES ARE DISMISSED.
Against the Armstrong; and Against
Mr.. SWainey.
Especial to News and Observer

Greensboro. N c.. Feb. 27.-Mr. Joseph
Tilden. who has been making Green's
boro his headquarters for some time as
division manager for the Continental To-
bacco Company has been promoted to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28
Three Marines Killed.

(By the Associated Press.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-28

FRED L. MERRITT.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-08-05
TO BE CONTINUED.

USES For LEMoNs.-Two or three
slices of lemon in cup Of strong tea
will cure a nervous headache.
Lemon juice (outward application)
will allay the irritation caused by the
bites of insects.
a teaspoonful of lemon juice in a
small cup Of black coffee will relieve
bilious headache.
A dash Of lemon in plain water is an
excellent tooth wash. 1t not only re-
moves tartar, but sweetens the breath
Lemon juice is better than any drug
or complexion powder for giving per-
manent clearness and beauty to the
skin.
The juice of a lemon taken in hot
water on awakening in the morning Is
an excellent liver corrective and for
stout women is better than any anti
fat medicine ever invented.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-08-05

PUsH.-"It is not often," said a
broker, that James r. Keene answers
strangers letters. The other day.
though, he broke his rule Of silence.
"A country lad out in Indiana wrote
to him. The lad wanted to come to
New York and make his fortune and
he asked Mr.. Keene to tell him how
to go about the matter.
LAS I stand in the broad avenue OF
life,' said the boy. I find so many
closed doors before me that don't
know which of them to open. How
can distinguish the door that Will
lead me to success?
"'There Is only one door for you to
take Mr.. Keene answered. 1T Is the
one labeled PUSH"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-08-05

fg He SCOTS at dentists who never
had a toothache.
fE The more temper a man has the
oftener he loses 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
FIGHT IN MADISON.
Two Aldermen May Run for One
Seat in That Ward.

a pretty fight seems to be brewing for
q scat in the Board of Aldermen from
Madison Ward, and II 1t develops on the
lines now in prospect It Will DO a very.
lively one. AS a result OF the new ward.
aq la the terms Of two aldermen
present Council, and because Alderman
Dionaloe. Of jackson, who, holds over
only q one ~ alder aldermen from nsW Madison
terms will expire arc Messrs W. II,
pabney ana otyay s. Allen. M, Dabneyl
OF Captain Cunningham iiallt. iio has
made a good record in the brief time he
his candidacy for, election before the
people, and iS putting up q strong fight,
his his; caadidacy but f. # Is thought that ho
Council for nearly twenty years, and has
made good representotlye. He!s chair
member of the recent Constitutional
Gonyent!on hayng ,,flIsd - out tie ,neX
Resigned &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
CALLED TO HIS DOOR
AND SHOT TO DEATH.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch)

=
KINsTON, N. c., March Ga phone
message to the city last night from New
borne's store. about seven miles from
Kinston, stated that Jonah Ncwborne, a
colored man, was called out Of his house
about o'clock last night, was shot down
by an assassin, and died In an hour
Tho perpetrator of the coWardly deed Is
not known though suspicious are enter
tanned against some one that had been
crossed by Newborne. and a full lnvesti-
cation Will be had by tho coroner this
evening.
All that could DO learned is that about
0 o'clock last night, while Jonah New
borne was In his home. on Mr.. p. w.
Carody's plantation. In Vance township,
some one with voice disguised as child,
came to the house and called him out.
When no opened the door the assassin
fired and Jonah fell. The assassin made
off and he could not be tracked.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Beware OF Substitution.

owing TO The wonderful popularity
which JELl.-O has attained since its In
production. mary inferior limitations have
been placed on tho market by unscrupu-
lous manufacturers, wAO hope to make a
profit from their goods sold in compc,i.
lion With JELL-O on the strength of
our extensive advertising,
Beware OF the grocer who tries to sell
you something else, claiming It is Just
as good as JELI1-O, No honest groaer
Will offer 10 substitute for JEI.L-o
JELI.-O Is sold ard used more ex-
tensiyely throughout the world than
any similar food product
II your grocer can't supply you, please
The oEREsEE PURE FOOD CO.,
" Roya NJ u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
\ Little,t.ot,n Female College.

Tie commencement exercises OF Little
ton FEMALE College Llttlets2In Or, Iii. 2.
Will begin on Sunday. ,Mtny s2a WIN ,a,, ~
BY Rev. q. il Smith, presiding elder. Of
the yurfenton District. On "Wednesday,
the 25tht Dr.. G. w. byrd. Of Atlnnta,. Will
chapel. Tho commenccnlcnt address VIII
be delivered OF Thursday. the 18th, by
Rev.. r. D. Smart, D. d, Of Norfolk, W.
missions before the Y. WI G. A.. there
will be this year a nerles Of. three nd-
dresses on missions These will be Dolly
more. Md. on the evenings of April 18th,
18th Gtnd 1dtl.B 56 5AbGfs 4l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
FREIGHT WRECK.
Two Cars Of Lumber Smashed,
But No One Hurt.

Especial TO The Times-DlspalchA
WILSON, N, c., March S0.-A wreck
occurred on the Atlantic Coast Line
yards to-day at noon. In which two
freight cars, loaded with lumber, We're
badly demolished and deraled. Consid-
cradle delay was caused to traffic and
all trains were delayed n couple Of
hours. The wreckage train at Rocky
Mount was wired for, and tho entire at
ternoon was consumed in repairing tracks
ard replacing cars, No casualties. 5
Sheriff Sharp arrived this afternoon
from New York, where he went with
requisitlon papers for the negro Morris
Tucker, who last April murdered John
Gay, also colored, Tucker has been at
large eyer since the crime.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Big SHIPMENT OF VANILLA BEANS.

BIG SHIPMENT OF VANILLA BEANS.
Richmond Is advancing as a port OF
entry. Yesterday the G. f. sauer Com
rany received a very large and fine lot
or vanilla beans from abroad. which
were selected by Mr.. c. Il. Saucr, rYhle
abroad last summer.
II Is. perhaps, not known to the trade.
or, consumer, the extent and tho vast
quantities OF beans consumed by tho
house. 1t Is said that they use larger
quantity OF vanilla beans for the manu-
facture of their flnvorlng extracts than
any other concern In America.
Considering this Is a Southern concern,
1t speaks volumes for their enterprise,
and shows that a large volume of busl-
ness can be built UP south OF the Dixon
line. Their trade extends in all direc-
lions.
Any ono that is Interested in beans the
firm extends Il cordial invitation TO view
same, as tLhir stock consists OF moro
than five thousand pounds Of beans.
They VIII bs glad to show them to any
enc that Is interested.
Wanted 5000 customers 70. Duffy Malt
Whiskey, Soc, bottle,
Gibson XXXX, Oscar Pepper nnd Mt.
Vernon, also Rye NVh.skey, full quarts,
The bottle four year.
Old Kenton Valley Itya Whlskey, $500
gallon.
Good rye Whiskey. $3.50. Holland Gin,
$500 Write for our new price list.
S. ULLMAN'S SON,
zoo II. Marshall: 1920 y, Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31

Twcnty-four of the Womnn's College
students chaperoncd by Miss Mary Car
ter Anderson, of the faculty, VIII leave
to-day for washington, d. G,
They will have rooms 1T the ST. James
Hotel ard spend their time while in the
national capital In sightseeing,
They will return to Richmond next
Monday evening.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Gratifying Responses.

state Librarian Kennedy Is very much
gratifed ut the many responses he hos
received FRO mhis circular Of inquiry IN
regard to tho Elnter-llbrary loan scheme.
THESE circulars were sent out to over
six hundred people, and the librarian says
GRATIFYING. him no little. ll.i ElN9l 100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
DAILY FASHION HINTS.
Child's Russian Dress.

No. 4534.-,rhcre Is d wldo choice Of
fashions for children this season. nj
though the Russian style continues IN
popularity. I would be hard to find q
model better adapted to all shapes and
sizes OF childish figures, and at the same
time 50 spractical and sensible. II can be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Fishermen to the Front.

The State Board of Fisheries will meet
Wednesday Aprii 9th. nj 10 a. Nj, All
this meeting oyster inspectors will be
appointed for term OF two years begin
ming MAY lst.
That Is n sufficient announcement to
indicate that the meeting Blll be an inter-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
Rev, ]. S. Crowley Called,

WILMINGTON, N. C.. March sO--Rey.
j. s. Crowley of Richmond, a student at
the Union Theological Seminary. mas been
called to the Passionate of Emmanuel
Presbyterian Church, this city, and he
has intimated that he will accept.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-31
5Postnlasters Nominated.

* I'd tBy Associated rress) q y
y ty'4Asl11NG'roN y. q, March &c. the
President to-day sent to tho Senate tie
following nominations: tls3 Nd ,i;5EB
lPostm1sters: lrlollda-.- Lawrc:ico Brown,
Milton. +. K (. I, 8 /, N s X I
South Carolina Alonzo NJ. Folgnrs lEns-
ley, Charles j (. Nlulkey. Westil lnstcl. . Il
IA NIrginla--Beverly a. Davis, Il! Rocky