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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

report are opinions by the judge advocate
general and by Admiral Dewey, each OF
whom concurs in the recommendations
that no further proceedings be had. The
case is accordingly closed.
In it's opinion, the court says:
AS to the question of responsibility,
the court is of the opinion that the collis-
ion was not due to fault or negligence on
the part of the commanding officer or any
officer or man OF the Illinois. On board
the Missouri Captain Cowles gave the ne
cessary orders for immediate reversing the
engines for full speed and repeated the
signal as an emergency signal and ordered
the display of the signal which should
warn the Illinois of the Missouri's break
down and movements, but failed to indi-
cate the course to starboard by one blast
OF the whistle, and of backing by three
blasts, in addition to or in advance of this
speed signals and also failed to sound the
siren as a call for collision when coils
ION became inevitable. Orders for the dis
play signal says dispatch flag was not
obeye.l by the officer on the deck, Lieu
tenant w. Pitt Scott, u. S. N, or was not
obeyed with sufficient promptness to be of
service to the Illinois, while the absence
of prescribed whistle signals left the cap
tain of the Illinois in absolute ignorance
of the Missouris actual movements.
Captain Cowles acted promptly and de-
cisively in the expedient which he adopt
ed to control his ships Roadway. What
ever eXperient he adopted, however, had
his course been Immediately commitment
ed to the Illinois by the prescribed Sig
rails the latter could have manoeuvered
to avoid the collision.
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CUMBERLAND VETERAN DIES.
Capt. ]. P. Mclean, Who Once Suffered
From Brutality of Sherman's Soldiers.

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville, N. c.. March 29.-In the
death of Capt. John p. Mclean, who was
buried yesterday, the county has lost a
highly esteemed citizen, full of courage OF
his convictions, upright and honorable
He was eighty-three years old, an his
death came from paralysis. He entered
the Civil War with the Independent Light
Infantry and later raised a company IN
Harnett, being the captain. While here
on a furlough he was one OF several eiti-
zens treated inhumanly by Sherman's sol
diers, it being doubtful if he ever recoV-
cred from the injuries then sustained
He was prosperous and skilled farmer,
at one time secretary of the Cumberland
County Agricultural Society. He was an
extremely successful raiser OF fruits and
vegetables.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Breeze, and one daughter. He was
q brother Of the late Maj A. Mclean, of
this city, and of Mrs. A d. Mclean, OF
Harnott county, and one sister is living,
Miss Lizzie Mclean. at Leaflet, in Har-
nett county.
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Davis, rather than forsake his fortunes
at their fall. When Mr.. Davis was car
ried to Fortress Monroe for lmprison-
mont, Mr.. Harrison was sent to prison in
Washington. and finally was sent to Fort
Delaware. where he remained in solitary
confinement until 1866 when he was re
leased. Mr.. Harrison during the latter
months of his imprisonment studied law
and later went into tho Office OF former
Judge Fullerton, in New York, where he
has since continued in the practice.
Mr. Harrison was prominent clubman
in New York. He was secretary 10
Mayor Wickham. of New York, and was
largely instrumental in the prosecution OF
the Tweed ring. He married Miss Con-
stance Cary, OF Virginia. In addition to
Congressman Harrison, OF New York city,
Archibald Cary Harrison and Fairfax
Harrison of Washington, survive him.
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Crying For Help
Lots of 1t in Raleigh but
Daily Growing Less.

The kidneys cry for help.
Not an organ in the whole body so deli
cately constructed.
Not one so important to health.
The kidneys are the filters of the blood.
When they fail the blood becomes foul
and poisonous.
There can be no health where there is
poisoned blood.
Backache is one of the first indications
Of kidney trouble.
1t is the kidneys cry for help Heed it.
Doans Kidney Pills are what is wanted.
Are just what overworked kidneys need.
They strengthen and invigorate the
kidneys; help them to do their work;
never fail to cure any case Of kidney dis
ease.
Read the proof from a Raleigh citizen:
j. II. Crawford, dentist, of 116 Fay
etteville street, says: II suffered from
pain in my back almost continuously I'M
til I learned of Doans Kidney Pills and
procured them at Bobbitt-Wynne Drug
Company's store. They relieved it en-
tirely and you can say for me that l con-
slider them a good remedy, and from the
great benefit I received l am glad to let
others know about them
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United states.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
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SULLY PARTNERSHIP"
Hawley and Ray Ordered to Appear
Before Court for Examination.

New York, March 29.-pavid Fl. Miller,
one of the two receivers for the suspend
CO cotton firm of Daniel j. Sully & Com
pany, said today tho receivers had APP
plieo to the United States courts for an
order for the examination of Edwin Haw-
ley and Frank Ray the alleged partners
OF Sully In the big cotton deal which re-
suited in the suspension of his firm. The
application was made under that section
OF the United States bankruptcy laws
which permits creditor of receivers to
examine any person from whom any light
can be obtained regarding a bankrupt.
The object OF the examination will be
to find out more about Sully's assets.
United States Commissioner Alexander
will appoint a special examiner in the
bankruptcy proceedings. He has issued
an order Tor the appearance of Edwin
Hawley and Frank H. Ray on Friday.
| Receiver Taft announced today that
Elihu Root, former Secretary of War, has
been retained as associate counsel for the
receivers, to conduct the examination of
Messrs. Hawley and Ray on Friday and
| to be counsel in any subsequent pro-
ceedlngs that may be instituted against
them.
! MI. Taft stated that the proceedings
against Hawley and Ray We're not in the
nature OF a suit. They will only be called
as witnesses, he said to determine the
amount OF Sullys assets. He added that
as receivers he and Mr. Miller could not
bring a suit against Hawley and Ray
Inc trustees in bankruptcy would have
TO do that. Mr.. Taft did not explain the
meaning OF his statement about Mr.
Roots connection with "any subsequent
proceedings against them''
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WAS UNKNOWN NEGRO.
Thus Turns Out Supposed White Boy
in the River.

Elizabeth, City, N. c., March 29.-The
dead body found about two miles beyond
Davis Bay and reported at first as being
that of a white lad, proves to be the body
of a negro man.
DR.. Ike Fearing, the city coroner, has
viewed the remains. The man appeared
TO be middle-aged and was about five feet
three inches in height. The body was
partly covered by sand, and the flesh
around his face and neck was entirely
gone. Three holes about the size of a hen
egg were found on his breast-two on the
right side and one on the left. His cloth
ing. with the exception of a few patches
here and there were entirely gone, and
a more gruesome find has seldom been dis
covered here.
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TRAvESTY ON JUSTICE
Raleigh Citizens Disguised at Verdict
in TannyhiII Woman Case.

People talked yesterday and talked
without any frills, about the miscarriage
Of justice in the matter OF the woman
of iii repute who had been found mot
guilty" of selling beer on Sunday with
out license in the scarlet edge OF the
city.
An outrage, a shame, a miscarriage Of
Justice" and other like expressions were
used by many citizens VINO were yester-
day asked about their views concerning
the verdict given by the jury Monday in
Wake Superior court.
Mayor Powell expressed his surprise at
the result, saying: Il am surprised that
certa inly considered the evidence very
conclusive. The witnesses were so very
unwilling to testify that / took the I'M
usual precaution of binding them over
to court, as well as the prisoner, as they
lived outside of the county. L have not
heard single person speak of the verdict
who did not express surprise.
THE woman ought to have been con,
victed. The case was Il plain one. People
were amazed at the verdict said con-
sentative lawyer of this city.
The worst thing ever heard 1t was
a plain case of guilty. The jury is being
very much criticised" said a young mem
Ter OF the bar.
1T was a curious verdict. ii you can't
ccnvict on such evidence as given In the
uial of that woman an attempt to CON
vict on any evidence would seem i'm
possible" was the declaration of a promi-
ncnt merchant.
Such verdicts are an encouragement to
D1yn,. - 70
stop the illicit sale OF liquor by such
women if juries release them without
any seeming reason" said newspaper
man who heard the evidence.
1T was an outrage against public
morals, said a well known young drug
gist.
Il can't understand it. If The evidence
was as reported it was certainly mis-
carriage OF justice and an outrage That
such a verdict should have been rem
dcled," said leading Erwyer.
The evidence as reported should have
made the verdict guilty. sad promi-
nent wholesale grocer.
1.-THE ending of the trial made farce
of it. The evidence seemed concluslvely
to prov, the woman's guilt" was the re-
mark of a Justice OF the Peace.
THE verdict was a shame. No one
that I've heard talk doubts the woman's
guilt" is the way Il prominent railway
official put the case.
"1he only solution that l see to the
verdict was that tho defendant was a
woman and that the jury simply conclud-
cd TO let her off, said a cotton dealer.
"A miscarriage of justice that should
need lots of explaining was the express
sion of Southern Express Company man.
THE verdict why it was disgrace.
That's my opinion of it," said banker.
There docs not seem TO be any de-
tense for such a verdict and | can't see
what the jury was thinking OF, said a
leading photographer
1T was the most outrageous thing I've
heard of. A travestry on justice" SAID
a prominent druggist
And besides these dozens and dozens OF
other men, the best citizens OF Raleigh,
spcke in condemnation of the verdict.
Their, is no doubt that it surprised and
Stocked people, nor that it's influence
will tend to more laWlessness.
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PENSION INFORMATION.
Secretary, Hitchcock Complies With
Senate Resolution.
(By the Associated P,ress.)

washington. March 29.-The Secretary
of the Interior today sent to the Senate
communication in response to Senate:
Overmans resolution directing the Secre-
tary to furnish to the Senate copy of
the order issued by the department, en-
larging the pension act of June 81 1890.
and amendments, as to the disabilities OF
applicants for pensions and to report by
what amount the order will increase pen
sions annually.
Secretary Hitchcock, in his reply, main
tains that the order referred to is clearly
within executive authority. and in cor
formity with existing law and methods
which have heretofore prevailed in its
administration. He continues:
Disability. partial or complete, to per-
form manual labor is the sole measure of
the right to a pension under this act of
June 81, 1890. The element of manual
labor is fundamental of, in the adjudicia-
ton of a pension claim. 1t shall be de-
termined that the applicants pensionable
disabilities render him wholly incapaci-
tated for manual labor, his pension rating
will be accordingly even. though the APP
plicant may be then occupied, with dis
tinguished usefulness in some field of in
tellectual endeavor.
at is we'll understood that there is a
natural decay of the physical powers, due
solely to age, which impairs mans ca
pacity to earn support by his own
manual labor.
mot only does the act itself provide
that each and every infirmity shall be
duly considered but the decisions under
it uniformly recognize the principle that
disabilities due to senility alone are pen
sionable.
''The order in question merely lays
down. as convenient rule of decision,
and rebuttal presumption of fact, that
one who is otherwise entitled and is sixty
two years of age, is partially disabled,
from earning livelihood by his hands;
that one who is sixty-five is more dis
abled for manual work: that one who is
sixty-eight is in still greater degree in
capable of earning Il support by manual
labor. and that one Of seventy is COM
pletely disabled in this regard.
The acting Commissioner of Pensions
estimated that the order of March 10,
1904, will result in an increased expendi-
ture annually of SIS 400, 000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31
COTTON DEADLOCK
The Spot Market Not In.
cIined to Bulge Up
or Down.

The see-saw process of the last few
days in spot cotton has held up.
For two days the New York market
has stood at a stand still, with 1870 as
spot cotton figures.
The Raleigh market has not had a leg
to stand on. It has taken it's seat and its
watching the game with unconcern and
nothing doing is the condition here.
Two bales broke the stiffness yesterday,
but the two bales were badly off grade
and the best figure that could be paid
for the stuff was 10 cents pound. A year
ago eighteen bales were bought here, the
prices ranging from 5-S to 0 rs cents
a pound
The future market went down and then
up yesterday. The decline was a small
one, and the closing prices Were only
slightly in advance of the figures at the
opening, and the close was steady.
The cotton situation seems to be a
strong one, even with the occasional set
backs, for these afterwards move forward
again. Twice this season the market has
gone from low figures to high ones and
the supply of cotton has not changed. In
fact the world is, recognizing that the
smaller estimates are nearer correct than
believed two months ago.
Rut the farmers who hold the cotton
that is left in first hands are not budg-
ing an inch. No figure less than Is cents
catches them, and the feeling is that a
higher price than Is cents, higher price
than has yet been paid, is still to be
locked for.
1t may and it may not, but at any rate
there are very few farmers now to be af
fected, as the country is practically bare
of cotton. Sixteen or seventeen cents
may be a strong enough market to pull
ont some more, but it is certain to be
very little more.
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The Bennett Will Case.

nc" maven, Conn, March 29-Phlo S.
bennett VIII was admitted as a compc-
tent document for probating by Judge ed
WIN u. eager, OF the Superior Court as
the result OF the first days hearing in the
appeal Of William Jennings Bryan from
the decision OF the Probate Court, which
dlsallowed the sealed letter found with
the will, giving Mr.. Bryan $4,000. The
chief contention-the admissibiIity Of the
sealed letter as evidence-was beinp ar
gued by counsel at the time the court adj,
journcd for the day.
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A Young Collector.

Mr.. Herman Aiken, granuson ~ ~ ~.
and Mrs. Len II. Adams, OF TINS 80 i'a,
been elected collector and assist 81,
countant for the First Natlopaa a." NJ
Dunn and entered upon his ILL., ar,on+ - Co.
day. This is desired eoinpi'nv 10, ~
this young man, only ioufs w. h,,s;,cs.
who gives promise OF brisn. nu4i, ,,o,.
career. He is said to be the sous nf,,ll,, fol
son in the State who has hrcaks on ,
lowed up the large toDao'o
warehouse floor.
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Damage BY Flood,
lBx the Associated Press)

Detroit, Mich, March 29.-flVe ilHes
have been lost and probably upwards o.
s.. 900 COO worth OF damage TO property
has been done by the food which deVas'-
ed many parts of Michigan during Ine
past five days. Tonight the indica'lonS
are that the end is in sight althougn CON
ditions are still very bad at Grand
Rapids, and also along the course OF t ,e
Saginaw River. At Grand KaFipa 'nt
water has fallen two feet today and al a.
Saginaw and Bay City. WINE 10 suS s
marged Improvement is to De ho.t , IN, tn1
fact that much Of the ice that blocked
The month Of the Saginaw River at Bay
Citv bas gone ont is taken as very tav-
orabIe ;ndication Tonight the ice gorge
went out and the river began laiiiIiS'
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BURTON HARRISON DEAD.
Duning War Was Private Secretary to
President Jefferson Davis.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. March 29.-Burton Nor
vile Harrison, a lawyer OF New York,
and husband Of Mrs. Burton Harrison,
the authorcss, and father OF Congress
nan Harrison, Of New York city, .1led
here tonight, aged 60 years
Death resulted from a general break
down due partly to old age Mr.. Harri
son was born in New Orleans, and grad
uated from Yale in 1859. During the
war Mr. Harrison was private secretary
to Jefferson Davis, the President OF tbs
southern Coniederacy remaining with
him III the relation almost OF son a,
well as OF secretary. to the end 0.
ne war. He shared i'll the capture of Nh
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Governor Davis Wins.

Little Rock, Ark, March 29.-Returns
have been received from II out of Is
counties and these show that Governor
Jefferson Davis is entitled to 302 dele
gates in the State convention.
The number necessary TO nominate is
900
Judge Wood has conceded that on the
face of the returns he has not enough
counties TO win the nomination but nc
viii appeal TO the State convention and
contest the vote as returned in a number
of counties.
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UNION WORKERS WIN.
Mount Airy Granite Company Agrees
on Terms.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 29-National Secre
tary James Duncan, of the Granite Cutters
National Union, today effected a settle
ment with the Mount Airy Granite Com
pany of Mount Airy, N. c.. which pro-
vides that hereafter none but union
granite cutters shall do their work. and
that union wages shall be paid for the
customary eight hour day of the trade
The settlement closes contention winch
has covered period of nine years. ana
more or less affected granite cutting IN
the building trades in practically every
city along the coast from New YORK 10
Florida The contention arose over the
company's refusal to recognize the union
and union conditions.
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BIG COTTON MILL.
Selma Will Have One With $780,,
900 Capital Invested.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observed
Selma, N. c., March pa cotton mill
company has been organized here and it
is going to be big one.
One hundred thousand dollars is to be
the capital and 5000 spindles viii be put
in. The mill will be made modern in all
particulars.
A meeting of the parties interested will
be held on Wednesday night, at which
time the plans will be discussed and off
GERS elected
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NAVAL INVESTIGATION.
Finding ofthe Court Of Inquiry in Cause
of Collision Between the Illinois
and Missouri.
(Rv the Associated Pres.

Washington, March 29-The report of
the court Of inquiry of which Rear Adj
miral Wise was president, on the inves-
tigation of the collision between the bat
tleshps Missouri, commanded by Captain
Cowles, and Illinois, commanded by Cap
tain Bradford, was made public today.
The court recommends no further proceed
ings, and its action is approved by Rear
Admiral Baker, ommander-in-chicf of the
North Atlantic station. Accompanying the
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WRECK ON DURHAM & NORTHERN.
Twelve Freight Cars Go Through a
Bridqe Near Henderson.
(snecial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., March 29.-Twelye
freight cars went through a bridge some
two ~4N~ee miles this side of Henderson
today on the Durham and Northern road
No one was hurt. Eight of the cars were
loaded, and four empty. The locomotive
got over safely, but the rear trucks of the
tender were carried away The passenger
trains were compelled to transfer passen-
gers around the scene of the wreck. 1t
is said it will be several days before the
damage to the track can be repaired.
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$4,000 Pledge.

st. Louis, March 29.--It was announced
today that the local committee in charge
of the NatioEal Democratic Convention,
which viii be held here. beginning July
6. that the $4,000 pledged TO the national
committee, has been subscribed by busl-
ness men The national committee will
meet here next Monday to arrange defln-
itely for seating arrangements during the
convention. 1t is estimated that the
arena win have a seating capacity of
1000, and in that division will be seated
the delegates and newspaper representa-
tives The gallery and balconies will be
reserved for spectators.
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Makes Men
Vigorous
Valuable Prescription by Which ANY Man
Can Make Bis Own Remedy to Cure Sim.
self at Home Sent Free to AIl.
Write for it.
WILL MAKE A MAN OF YOU

For the return of that youthful feeling
of manhood prominent DISTRICT physi-
clan and sayant is in possession of a re-
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Take Pisos Cure. 1t will cure your
cough. On market 40 years.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-04-01
sPoFFoRp.

Master Bonnie Hopkins of Souti
Keene is visiting relatives here.
Joseph Lapoint had a slight shocl
Wednesday Of last week, but Is i'm
proving as fast as can be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow Partridge
and son, Fred. are sick with the grip
Mrs. Edison Franklin is caring fol
them.
Next Sunday April g. there will be
services appropriate to the day. In
place of the Sunday school, the young
people will present Easter exercises.
Harold Ford and his scholars Will
give an entertainment Friday even
ing at Village hall. commencing at s
o'clock The proceeds 90 toward pur-
chasing an organ for the school. Give
them q full house,
The second Sunday In April Rev.
N. Fisk will be absent attending the
M. Z. conference at Manchester. Rev.
Mr. Bartlett has consented to take
charge of the preaching service and
the Sunday school class taught by the
pastor. There has been a general
wish for Mr. Fisks return and the
third Sunday in April he will resume
his work here, unless another minister
should for some reason be sent to the
place.