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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
IGNORE CRIME.
Horrible Practice Exposed i'm tho
Mayors Court Yesterday.

Yesterday in the mayors court five
young negro men were on trial impli-
Gated in an assault in which a knife
was used. Three were bound over 10
Superior Court under bonds of 500
each. one was discharged and the
fifth, who has had no visible employ
ment for three years was the subiec,
of a warrant for vagrancy issued by
the mayor. The case on trial was
admitted by all to be of little moment,
but the evidence told Of a regular
house Conducted by one of the mea
bound over and the one against whom
the vagrancy warrant was issued)
sodomy and buggery are practiccd
and presents given TO subjects who
will permit the practice of these
crimes upon them. This is the vilest
filthiest and the only unmentionable
crime. and is punishable by long
penitentiary terms and yet the mayor
took no cognizarce of the facts before
him. and the chief of police took uv
action whatever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
WAKEFIELD ON THE NEGRO.
He ComDnends the speech of ROosc
welt or the Same Lines.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, Feb. 24.--In the course
of a speech at the annual dinner OF
the Maryland Society of New York at
the Hotel Astor tonight Governor Ed
win Warfield, of Maryland. commend
ed the speech Of President Roosevelt
on the negro problem made at the
Lincoln day dinner Of the Republican
Club in this city, Governor. Wnriield
said in part:r
81 was pleased that President
Roosevelt followed the wake of our
Southern orators and took such a fair
and patriotic stand upon this question
in his speech at the Lincoln banquet
What he said convinces our people that
he is giving thoughtful consideration
to this paramount problem and that
he is beginning to realize the true
status of the negro in the South. We
interpret what he said as an earnest OF
determination to aid In maintaining
the relations now prevailing in tht
South and which are fast being ac-
cepted throughout the land as the
proper relations to exist between tha
races in every section or our country,
He has my approval in the policy he
suggests to advance the negro along
lines that will make him a better, a
more useful man, and fit for the grave
responsibilities of citizenship.
ut has been suggested that the So
luton of the race problem lies in the
repeal Of the Fifteenth Amendment
thus leaving with each State in the In
ion power to adjust the question OF
suffrage to suit its special social con,
ditions. The privilege to vote could
then be bestowed in a way TO place the
electorate upon an intelligent basis
without respect to the eXpedient OF
unwise a constitutional amendments
that strain the conscience of our bes,
people and arouse criticism.
1.-THE solution of the problem in this
way would result in benefit TO the, ne
gro. would prevent lawlessness and
worthy negro the recognition raised
by the President in his patriotic utter
ances-the recognition that worth al
ways wins.
Had the negro shown a disposition
to discriminate in voting and TO eXcr-
else an intelligent Judgment in cast
ing his ballot on public questions, the
opposition to him would never have
developed But few of them have
shown a desire to improve their con-
dition, mentally, morally or financially
and the great majority of them are
no better able to exercise the right
of suffrage intelligently and discrim-
inatingly today than when first given
that privilege
The governor also referred incident
ally in flattering terms to the fact
| that President Roosevelt is giving re-
cognition to the best element OF the
people OF the South in the matter o.
appoint mentS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
CHAMPION OF THE WORLD.
James j. Jcffrics Visitor to Raleigh
iii ''Dayy Crockett

To be able to know that YOU are
the best man of muscle and dexterity
as YOU gaze at thousands of your fellow
men is certain To give one a feeling
of content.
And that is the look of James j.
Jeffries, the worlds champion prize
iiphter who is in the city today. He
is a big. healthy. hearty specimen or
manhood. whose $50 pounds in the
clear is carried easily and with grace.
Mr.. Jeffries was seen last night at
the Academy in the title role of
''Davy Crockett" He does not pre-
tend to be an actor. yet his presenta-
ton of the character was happily re-
ceived, and well done" was the YER.
dict. The company gives a pleasing
performance, Miss Anna Roberts as
Eleanor Vaughan" being pretty
and capable actress. Mr.. JeffrieS was
given great applause.
The first pugilist of the world does
not talk much of prize fighting, but
IL you want to see The big. frank
looking black eyes sparkle let your
hunting and fishing and does much
of 1t. As to his stage work he says
it is a diversion and that he enjoys
1t. But l am no actor" he adds with
smile.
1 Big. broad shoulders. his limbs of
heroic cast and a fun large neck is
the physique He is black of hair.
his complexion dark, with the red hue
OF health beneath. His square jaw
tells of strength. while as you talk
with him you forget the prize fighter
and find that Jeffries the man is an
all round good natured. intelligent
we'll informed man.
Jeffries says that the negro is only
meant for the white mans servant.
10 al 1Nr,f Ia
has made great mistake as to the
negro. This is his first trip South
and he is greatly pleased. talking
pleasantly of the places he has visit
ed. and commenting on phases of
life. ii ! al
II am a fighter for the money that
is in it, said the big boyish man OF
twenty-nine. aud then in answer to
questions he said that in fighting it
was the feet and left arm of his an
tagoniSt that he watched. as these
were the signs of the coming blow.
Talking Of the rounds he had once
with Munroe he said 81 could not
have downed him with an axe. as he
would continually fall to the ground
and take the count OF nine.''
Mrs. Jeffries is here with her hus.
band She is petite brunette. an at
tractiVe young woman. In the party
are also William Delaney. the famous
trainer. and the only man who has
"discoyered" two champions of the
world. Corbett and Jelfries. Another
member of the party is Yank Kenny.
the boxing partner of Jeffries, and
| it is with him that a boxing exhibit
ton was given at the close OF the
performance last night. 1t was this
mainly that the audience wanted To
see. and the scientific work Of the two
men was greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. Jeffries will leave this afternoon
for Durham, and then goes to New
port News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
'REORGAN|zE BANK
Chances Against Going
Into Hands Of Perma-
nent Receiver.
Especial to News and observer,


Fayetteville, y. c., Feb. 24.-From
present indications the Bank of Fay
etteville will be recognized without
going into the hands of permanent
receiver.
Looking to conference to this end
notices have been sent out 10 the
stockholders for a meeting on the
18th ult., when the question of re-
organization will be definitely determ-
ined. Pending this meeting Judge
Ferguson has postponed hearing, of
to appear at Whiteville on the End
of March and show cause why a perm
anent ro ceiyer should not be appoint
cd.
Acting under the authority of an
order of the court the receiver has
paid in full depositors of the bank
who paid in their money on the day
before the doors of the bank were
closed. 1t was known on that day
that the bank would be closed and all
deposits were kept separate by the
officers OF the bank. They have been
paid III full with the exception of
course of charge off in cases of
over-drafts on checks against bal
ances. There is now no doubt what
ever that All depositors will ultimately
be paid in full and the general inn
preston is that Il reorganization of
the bank is most likely.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
wTru MIR. AND MRS. BURKETT.
A Delightful Entertainment Given at
Their Home in West Raleigh TO
a. & NJ. Students.

Prof. and Mrs. Burkhead entertain
ed at their home in West Raleigh most
charmingly the members of the ten
weeks course class at the y. & M. COL
lego.
IT was a very pleasing affair and the
young men of the college were great
~ honored in having 50 charming u
host and hostess entertain them.
The guests were met in the hall by
Prof. and Mrs Burkett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. S. Skinner and Or. and Mrs.
TAFT Butler. In the drawing room
were Miss Rosa Skinner. Miss Jessa-
mine Higgs. Miss Sherman and Miss
Moring. and Mr.. Prindle and Prof.
McClelland.
musical program was clever
~ rendered by Misses Higgs and Nor
ing and Mr. Prindle and Prof. Nc
ClelIand, to the great pleasure Of all
present.
The decorations were beautiful and
the refreshments dainty and delicious.
1t was most delightful event.
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MISS EGERToN ENTERTAINs.
\ Delightful Entertainment Given
Last Evening TO n. and NJ.
Students.

Last night Miss Virginia Egerton
charmingly entertained the officers of
Company +, of the A. and M. College,
for which company she is sponsor, in
a very unique manner.
The decorations throughout were
decidedly military, the parlor. hall
and dining room presenting u scene of
beauty, draped in the red and white
draperies, A. and M. colors, combined
with L. S. and Confederate flags, coli
lege pennants, palms, ferns. Candida
bra with red candles, crossed swords
stack guns, chereviouS, shoulder bars,
cut flowers, and f over-draped in hall
Principle amusement, guessing con-
test consisting of names OF each
officer illustrated in pen and ink
booklets in which answers were writ
ten were hand-painted cards in the
shape of rippled pennant with sword
and letters, 05 being formed by
straps Of sword.
Refreshments were 1aihtily served.
The color scheme was also ) very
uniquely carried out, salad served in
apple cups, etc, each slice of cream
having the letter "F' in red in il.
These We're served by three little girls
dressed in red and white
Miss Egerton was assisted in re-
ceiving by her guest, Miss Beulah
Roper OF Norfolk; Misses Jones.
Edith Taylor, Eloise Dough, from
Baptist University for Women; Duck
EFT. Ray, Uzzell, from Raleigh.
The hostess was charmingly attired
in red silk null, While the young
ladies assisting wore pure white.
Near the close of the evening Capt,
Mc1ntire on behalf of the officers OF
Company IF presented Miss Eyer
ton with q handsomely framed photo
of the officers together with an F.
Company pennant.
The officers present We're Capt. w.
II. McIntire, Lieutenants l.. Nj. Viele
and j. II. Smith, Sergeants W. F.
Brock. \. w. Gregory. J. p. Lovil
and J. Il. Moore, Corporals J. l.. Fer
guson, l.. +. Carolton, &. l.. Tate and
j. L. Smith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
WHAT OF ARNIOR PLATE TRUST?
VandiVcr'S Resolution of Inquiry Re
fcrTcd TO the Judiciary Commit
tee.
lBy the AssociaLed Press. }

\
Washington. Feb. 24.-Representa-
tive Vandiver (Mo) introduced the
following resolution in the House to-
day:
'.Resolyed. That the Attorney Gen.
eral inform the House at his earliest
convenience whether or not any pro-
ceedings have been Instituted either
civil or criminal against the armor
plate trust, and if not, why not, ana
further.
''Resolved, That the Attorney Cen
eral also inform the House What
steps have been taken by him to de-
termine whether or not the said ar
NOR plate trust should be prosecuted
for violation of the United States
antitrust law of July 2, 1890. or other
United States statutes against trusts
and combines in restraint OF trade.
The resolution was referred TO the
Judiciary Committee.
A preamble to the resolution al
leges an agreement between the Car
negie and Bethlehem companies as to
prices and that they have divided the
contracts OF the government between
themselves. each bidding tower than
the other for one-half of the armor
required at any time by the govern
ment
In spite of evidence of conspiracy
in restraint of trade the preamble SAID
the Secretary of the Navy awarded
contracts to these two companies at
$453 per ton when an Independent
company outside of the trust had Of
fered to furnish exactly the same ar
NOR for 1898 per ton, Indicating the
powerful influence which the aforesaid
armor plate trust has acquired over
the government and officials of the
United States"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26

been driven from their houses were
running frantically about, some car
rying clothing, valises and other prop
erty looking for place of safety.
The police and citizens rendered these
unfortunates every aid.
Mayor George Belling, took persons
al charge of the fire and police forces
and directed their efforts. With the
assistance of Sheriff Williams patrols
were established and the crowds kept
back to the danger lines.
At 9 o'clock the fire had practically
burned itself out and the work of res
cue and relief was begun. In the
ruins of the Grand Central Hotel a
charred female body was found. The
remains could not be identified and
as the hotel register and other records
were burned. the name may never be
known. In a lodging house two UNI
known male corpses were discovered.
Mayor Belling issued a proclama-
ton calling upon the citizens to open
their homes to the destitute and the
appeal was responded to on every side
The large hotels took in hundreds
who had lost their belongings and fed
hundreds more.
a mass meeting called by the
mayor met this afternoon. Mayor
Relling asked for assistance for the
destitute and generous donations were
made Many turfmen subscribed lib
orally to the fund. Mayor Boiling
said at the meeting that it was his
opinion that the city can take care Of
the situation without an appeal for
outside aid.
The telegraph offices tonight have
been flooded with kilograms from all
parts of the country asking if friends
and relatives of the senders are safe.
A number of these message were
probabl occasioned by sensational
reports sent out from here that the
loss of life was great. Four or five
persons are unaccounted for but the
only victims that are known to have
persisted are the three persons whose
bodies have been found
Among the houses DESTROYED are &c
residence Of II. Williams. the Williams
Hardware store. the Tennessee stables.
Valley stables and all of Market
street from Central Avenue west: the
Blumensteil block: Bus Berlan store:
Spear dry goods company. Evans
hardware store, the Laugheran block
of buildings, residences of John
O'Brien, Fred Sammons, Thomas Col
den. r. Parker Mrs. Laughton. Mrs.
Connolly. j. O. Bear. Judge Teague.
M. Sigler. j, Marks. w. 5. Wearingen,
West Cottage Grand View Hotel AL
hambra Hotel. Alhambra Bath House,
Palmyra Hotel and residences of Mrs.
Looney and S. "A. Summons
On Central street the homes of DR..
A. F. Saunders. D. S. Ryan. DR.. Leon
ard Ellis. Paul Marks. oJseph MiZza,
Mrs Austin. Mrs. Clements. Ashley
Wood. Jasper Story, John Horner ana
DR.. Roberts.
The Columbia Hotel and other
buildings on Oak street were con-
sumed
Tonight those left destitute have
been cared for.
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Arrest of All Round Crook.
CIV the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated GFeSS.J
Norfolk. Va. Feb. 24.-Henry Will
iams, a negro, was arrested here to-
day by Patrolmen Barron. McClennaa
land Watson on the charge of house.
breaking and With being a party TO
the murder of the postmaster and the
robbery and burning of post Office
in q small town near Florence, S. e.
The negro was apprehended near
Lamberts Point. in Norfolk county.
where he was engaged in work. He
was clad i'm a nondeseript array of
garments including blue jeans over
ais. soldier oycrcoat with big brass
buttons and a Tam O'Shanter hat OF
rainbow hues.
He denies all knowledge of the
crimes but is being held while the
police are investigating the South
Carolina case. A local charge against
him is of entering house and burg
larizing it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
PROF. poTEAT AT PEACE.
An Interesting Address to the Students
of Peace Institute Last Evening.

Prof. w. l.. Poteat. of Wake Forest
College, lectured last evening 10 the
students Of Peace Institute upon the
poet Dante. The lecture was very in
teresting and profitable. Dr. Poteat
showed much learning and thought in
his discussion of the life and work of
the great poet. and the young ladies
were greatly edited in having heard
the scholarly address. DR.. Poteat is
one Of the first scholars of the South.
and is strolfg and pleasing speaker.
and those who were fortunate enough
OF hear him last evening were well
paid for the going.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
HALE \ MILIIoN Ca1rr.
Carnegie Reported 10 Have Offered IL
10 Virginia University.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The FoHl
tomorrow will say:
1t was reliably reported IN WASH
ington last night that Andrew Car
nccie had offered to give $500,00o to
the University of Virginia on condl-
lions that the authoritis Of the IN
stitution would raise a similar amount
from other sources.
Mr.. Carnegie's offer, it is stated,
was made several days ago and was
accepted. Efforts will be put forth
Immediately in behalf of the Uniyer-
sity to secure donations to make un
the fund. 1t is not anticipated that
there Will be any difficulty in procur-
ing the amount stipulated by Mr..
Carnegic in his endowment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
Nh. and Mrs. c. NJ. Busbcc Entertain

7 Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. NJ. Busbee en-
tertained at their home on the corner
of Hargett and Salisbury streets, at
dinner Yesterday Governor Robert h.
Glenn, Lieutenant Governor Francis
D. Winston. Acknowledgement Robert
d. Gilmer and wife, Mr.. Ed. Cham
bers Smith and wife. Mr. +. II. Bus
bee and Mrs. William l.. Shipp and
Miss Mary Nash. of Charlotte. TIE
dining room was beautifully decorated
with LaFrance roses.
The occasion was one Of pleasure
and it Was one of the most elaborate
affairs of the season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
SAVED BY INDIAN WOMAN.
TaIoga Threatened By ~ Band OF
Angry CIlcycnncs.
lpy lac Agsoelated press.)

Fort Worth Texas, Feb. 24,-A
special TO tho Record from Guthrie,
O. r.. says:
A band OF Cheyenne Indians from
Selling. In Western oklahoma.
marched down u!lon the town Of Ia
loga, SIX miles south of Selling. Ut
noon today ana for time threatened
the massacre of all the Inhabitants
of the town. they were finally in
duced to desist from their purpose,
and return 10 their reservation by
Wilshusan, the Indian wife of Amos
Chapman, an old Indian scout The
cause OF the trouble was the killing
of Powder Face. an indian Of the
tribe by John i<imball, a deputy
sheriff
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
Praise for the Clerks in the House.

The clerical force in the House OF
Representatives did some fine work
last night, as the following will show.
There were seventy-four roll call bills
passed, a hundred and sixty-four with
out roll call and thirty-one bills re-
ported from committees The clerical
force at 1890 a. IN. had completed
and finished all the work done and
were ready to retire for the night.
This is doing work. and Il good bit of
it: it also speaks we'll for these gen.
tlemen. who. by the way, are a nice
set of fellows.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
TAIsBORO MOURNS THE DEATH
OF JUDGE GEORGE HOWARD.
\ Noble Hearted and Public Spirited
Citizen Who Contributed
Much to the Upbuilding
OF the Place.
Especial to New and Observer

Especial to New and ODSerVer.)
Tarboro. n. c., Feb. 24.-Judge
George Howard, Tarboro's foremost
citizen. died at three O'Clock this af-
ternoon. An operation was perform
ed yesterday at the Pittman SAM
tarium by DR.. George Ben Johnson,
a prominent surgeon of Richmond.
The operation was successful and the
distinguished patient bore it wonder
fully well, but OH account of his age,
he being seyenty-flve years old. the
chances for recovery We're against
him.
Judge Howard was reported better
this morning. but his condition be-
came critical about two O'Clock and
an hour later he passed away.
There is general sorrow over the
death Of this noblc-hcarted. public
spirited citizen who contributed so
much toward the upbuilding of this
place
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
TO AID IN HOLDING COTTON.
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Contributes thousand
Dollars.
1Ev the Associated Press.l

Columbia, S. c.. Feb. 24.-After
addresses by Il. d. Smith, president
Of the South Carolina branch CT the
Southern Cotton Association and
others, The Columbia Chamber of
Commerce unanimously agreed TO
subscribe $1,000 10 aid in the cotton
holding rloyament
President Smith today teleScaphed
cotton factories. oil mills and banks
in all parts of the State for contribu-
tons to The fund and received many
liberal responses by wire.
give have got this fight won. said
Mr.. Smith tonight, eff the people viii
hold their cotton sixty days lcnger
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Patrick's appeal was for argument
next Wednesday. The application for
further postponement was made on
the ground of newly discovered evil
dencc. This has special reference to
Patrick's claim that the embalming
process effects a congestion of the
lungs similar TO that produced BY
chloroform, with which Mr.. Rice Is
alleged to have been murdered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
MRS. wa. B. JONES ENTERTAINS.
\ Delightful Card Party Yesterday
Afternoon.

Mrs William Il. Jones gave q very
delightful card party yesterday after
noon i'm honor of Mrs. W. a. r..
Branch. The home was very prettlly
decorated. the color scheme being red.
SiX-hand euchre was played and
during its progress much interest
was evinced. Mrs. Henry NJ Wilson
won the first prize and Mrs. Robert
Miller. of Goldsboro. won the conso-
lation.
There We're sixty invited guests and
antly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
Harrison win Dictatc Ticket,

(By the Associated Prcss.)
Chicago. Feb 24.--Democratic
primaries in Chicago were held today
and the results foreshadow the nomi-
nation of Judge Edward Dunno as
the candidate for mayor when the
convention is called tomorrow. Every
ward in the city was carried by fol-
lowers of Mayor Carter II. Harrison,
and ne and his friends viii dictate
the nomination Of the ticket. Mayor
Harrison is known to be favorable to
the candidacy Of Judge Dunno.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
COURT MARSHAL FOR DAvrDoFr
The Man Whose Big Gun Might Have
Emptied the MuScOVitc Throne.
(By the Associated Pregs.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 24.-Grand
Duke Vladimir. commander of the
military district of ST. Petersburg. has
issued an order of the day ordering
the trial by court martial of Captain
Dayidoff of the 18th battery of the
first regiment of horse artillery of the
guards. and three other officers and
three men of the first battery Of the
guards artillery brigade in connection
with the firing in the direction OF
Emperor Nicholas Of a charge Of case
shot AT the ceremony Of blessing the
NeVa january 49,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-26
Board of Health.

a call meeting OF the board of
health was held in the mayors office
yesterday afternoon relative TO the
Smallpox situation at Shaw Univer-
sity. There was nothing Of special
importance done only a discussion OF
the disease, and further plans of pre-
venting spread of the disease.
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Reduced to Carolina Points.

Louisville. Ky. Feb. 23.-Thc
Louisville and Nashville and the
Southern Railway today announced Il
reduction OF from Ia to SC. in grain
rates to Carolina points This is to
meet the recent cut OF the Frisco
Line from Memphis. The new sche1-
ule will go into effect on February
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