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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
RICH MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON
Says He Set Fire to the Place, but De-
clareS it AN Accident.
(By the Associated Press

(bY the Associated IGpSS.)
Philadelphia, July 4.-John w.
Priestley a retired textile manufacture
er of Philadelphia, was committed to
prison in Camden yesterday. 1t is
charged that Priestley set fire to the
wool spinning mill of George Shirmer
& Son, in Fifth street, Camden, on
Saturday last causing a loss of $780,
900.
When arraigned before Recorder
Stackhouse this morning Priestley ad-
but said it was an accident. He went
to light cigar, he asserted, and when
he threw the match away it fell
among a lot of burlap. Before he
had time to make a move the whole
place was ablaZe.
The accused man was arrested
shortly after the flames were diScoV-
cred as he was running away from
the mill. Since that time he has
been in the Camden jail under an as
sumed name. He gave the name of
John Williams, and refused to tell
anything about himself.
Today he weakened, and told the
police his right name. In getting out
of the burning building Priestley mad
q narrow escape from death, as he
was quickly hemmed in by the flames,
and got a terrible ScOrching. His mus
tache and the top of his head We're
burned.
Priestley said today that he had
gone to the mill for the purpose of
getting a price on the machinery, as
he was in the market for machinery of
the description lying idle on account
of the closing of the mill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
MIR. RAND RETIRES.
Was Eight Years Steward of the
School for the Blind.

Capt. w. H. Rand retired yesterday
from the stewardship of the Institu-
ton for the Blind, and was succeeded
by Mr.. N. J. Marlboro, of Chatham
county. Mr.. Marlboro is a gentleman
of the highest integrity, and is promi-
nent in his county as a philosophical
citizen. .. IS. ......,. f
Capt. Rand has a host of friends in
Wake county, and is of superlative
character. Mr.. James A. Briggs,
chairman of the executive committee
of the institution, said yesterday:
Captain w. H. Rand has been for
eight years the steward of the North
Carolina> School for the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind at Raleigh, N. c. He has
been a careful, painstakfng man, has
always performed the duties of his Of
flee well, and has never been short one
penny in any of his accounts. We
have this day carefully examined his
books and vouchers, and find them ac-
curate in every respect. He shows a
certificate from the State Treasurer $
office stating that his books balance
with theirs. The State is unfortunate
in losing the services of this valuable
man. But politics. which should never
enter an elimosinary institution, is the
cause of our State losing him. We
cheerfully commend him to the people
of North Carolina as worthy of their
confidence and esteem"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

UP. and the Justice dismissed the case
with severe lecture to the man.
James Workman, white, was fined
$500 for being drunk at Union depot.
John Andrews, colored, on Monday
night had a quarrel with his sweet
heart at the meeting in the Royal
knights Hall, and the two left in a
state. They walked to-
gether towards the girls home, and
at the apex of some annoyance An
drews unhappily slapped the woman.
For once a policeman, like Johnny on
the Spot, was there, and Andrews was
arrested. He was fined $500 for the
offenSe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
your water and let it stand twenty,
four hours; a sediment or settling in
dicates an unhealthy condition of the
Kidneys; if it stains the linen it is
evidence of kidney trouble; too fire.
quent desire to pass it, or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out OF
order.
What To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney reme-
dy, fulfills every wish in curing rheu-
matism, pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t correctS inabili-
ty to hold water and Scalding pain i'll
passing it, or bad effects following
use of liquor, wine or beer, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of be-
ing compelled to go often during the
day, and to get up many times dur
ing the night The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of Swamp Root is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for it's wonderful cures of the most
distressing cases. If you need a medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dol>
lar sizes.
You may have sample bottle of
Swamp Root, the great kidney RENEE
dy, and a book that tells all about it,
both sent absolutely free by mail. Adj
dress. DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton.
n. Y. When writing be sure to men,
ton that you read this generous offer
in the Raleigh Daily News and OBJ
server. Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name, swamp Root, Dr.
kilmer's Swamp Root. and the ad-
dress, Binghamton, n. Y, on every
bottle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Jim Grow Cars.

A number of citizens of Elizabeth
City have signed a petition to the cor
poration commission complaining that
white passengers on the Norfolk and
Southern Railroad line from Mackey' $
Ferry to BelhaVen are compelled to
ride in the Jim Crow cara when they
want to smoke, and ask that the road
be required to put on a second lass
coach.
Some of the names on the petition
are:
w. E. Evans C. H. Balfour. z. z.
Aydlett. w. H. WeatherIy, A. b. Sealy
p. d. Twiddy, d. M. Jones, L. Fl. Ches-
son. e. S. Sheely, c. w. Stevens, ID. a.
Morgan, E S Chesson, Geo. r. Bright,
S. l.. Sheep. ID. T. Gallup, j. M, Leroy.
w. J. Trafton, Ernest n. Belanga, jay
Scott, ]. F. Moore, w. S. Norris. j. NJ.
Robertson. Geo. F. Britt. d. W. Saw
yer and j. l.. Fentress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
THE MILK BUSINESS.
Expression of Thanks For Services of
City Physician McGeachy.

AT a meeting of the Board of Health
on Friday afternoon the report OF the
Malk Committee was endorsed and
the matter was referred to the City
Attorney that he might prepare an
ordinance to regulate the milk bust
ness in the city, in accord with the
opinion of the Board and with its con-
sent and approval. DR.. r. S. Nc
Geachy was present as it was his last
meeting within his term of office. He
thanked the Board for their courtesies
and Mayor Johnson expressed to DR..
McGeachy the Boards regret at the
expiration of his term as City Physi-
cian This was followed by vote OF
thanks by the Board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
GREENvILLE is DEFEATED.
Washington is the VictOr-The Scores
Between the Two Now q Tie.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington, n. c., July 4.-Green-
ville's fast team went down before the
locals today by score of to 8.
The game was replete with a combi-
nation of errors and brilliant playing,
and was a heart disease contest from
the start. The battery work of both
teams was of very high order, the
twirling of Hobbs for Washington,
being especially fine. The series be-
tween the two teams now stand tie,
each having won two games.
Batteries: Washington, Hobbs and
Hobbs; GreenVille, Thompson and
Rowe. Attendance fifteen hundred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
The Hard wood Association.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observed
Asheville n. c., July 4.-Lumber
men from Western North Carolina
were here last night to attend an inn
portant meeting Of the North Carolina
Hardwood Association when a cOnsti-
tuition and bylaws for the new organ
ization were presented and adopted
In addition to the appointment of a
committee of three, composed of j. e.
Dickerson, j. M. Burns and G.. A. Muir
ray to have the association incor-
porated and secure a charter, the
chairman was also authorized to Up
point a committee on traffic and grieV-
ances. The committee will probably
be announced by President w. r. Ma
son at special meeting to be held
July It, when the committee on in
corporation will make it's report.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Loses Three Toes.

Matte Martin, a little negro girl,
was brought to Rex Hospital Sunday
afternoon from Wake Forest where
she had been injured by Seaboard
Air. Line train.
When the Raleigh bound train APP
preached Wake Forest Sunday after
noon the young negro girl was run
over and sustained slight injuries
about the left foot, three toes being
smashed off. The train was stopped
and the girl and her mother were
brought to Raleigh, when the sufferer
was carried to the Rex Hospital where
she received immediate attention. The
injuries are not serious and the girl
is doing well.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
~rv~ysS
THE RURAL CARRIERS.
MIR. Monday is Reelected President of
the AssOciatiOn--Addre by
Rollins.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, ~ c., July 4.-The Rural
Letter Carriers Association of North
Carolina met in their second annual
convention in the Knights of Pythias
hall this morning at 10 o'clock. The
meeting was called to order by their
president, G. T. Monday, of Asheville.
Mr.. Monday introduced Postmaster
w. w. Rollins, who made the address
of welcome. At this afternoons ses-
sion c.. u. Monday was reelected pres
ident, S. w ScarborO, of Lenoir, vice
president; w. A. Williams, of Hender-
sonvile, secretary; b. L. Hester, of
Granville, treasurer. c. u. Monday, S.
w. Scarboro and j. M. Ballard were
elected delegates to the national con-
VpntiOn ::
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
To State Bar Association.

To attend the meeting of the State
Bar Association which begins today
at Lake Toxaway, quite a party left
Raleigh yesterday.
In the party were Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Fl. Busbee, Col. Harry Skinner. Col.
Jno. w Hinsdaie, Mr.. A. b. Andrews.
Jr.. Mr.. Norman III. Johnson. Mr..
Philip Busbee, Col. F. G James, of
Greenville; Mr.. II. l.. Goodwin, Of
Dunn. Mr.. r. N. Hackett, of Wilkes
boro was to join the party at Green's
bOro
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Death of Much Loved Old Lady.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Leasburg, n. c., July 3.-Mrs. sgd
ney Thompson. of Leasburg, died yes
terday afternoon. Had she lived
until the 18th of August, she would
have attained the unusual age of
ninety-seVen years. She was one of
the most remarkable women in the
State.
In spite of her great age she was
bright and intelligent to the end,
keenly interested in everybody and
everything. She was a woman Of
wonderfully sweet spirit, and was
loved by all who knew her. She was
the mother of six children, three of
whom survive her. These are, Mrs.
J. A. Long, of Roxboro; and Mes
DANES Jessie WilkerSon and Kate
Bradsher, of Leasburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
NORMAN CLASS.
Elects Its Officers at the First Anniver-
sary Meeting.

Very interesting exercises were held
Sunday morning at Edenton Street
Sunday school by the Norman Glass.
This was the first anniversary, and the
election of officers was held.
The report as read by the secretary
showed that the class when organized
a year ago . had a. membership Of
twenty-five and had increased to forty
three. Seventy-siX visitors have been
present at the meetings during the
year and two teachers have been sup
piled to other classes. The officers for
the ensuing school year were elected
and are:
President-R. d. Goodwin.
Vice resident-W. j. Young, Jr.
Secretary-Vitruvius Register.
Assistant Secretary-B. c. Brick
man.
Treasurer-A. H. Green.
Teacher-T. b. Eldridge.
Assistant Teachers. L.. Rogers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Fake Begging.

Another fake begging game was
stopped here yesterday The white
woman from GoldSboro who last
winter was here asking for money to
aid her in taking the dead body of her
mother to Goldsboro, was here again,
this time with a child. She told Rev.
r. S. Stephenson of the Associated
Charities that she was here to meet
Mr.. Streeter, of Greensboro, who was
to take the child she had with her to
a home, but being told that Mr..
Streeter would be here today she left.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Remove Lumber Company.

1t is stated that the Goldsboro Lum-
Der COMPANY will remove its plant
from Dover to New Bern, and build
branch railway forty miles in length
from New Bern through Trenton
Jones county, to Richland, through a
very fertile truck county, and some
of the best timber land in the State.
The company has four hundred mill
lion feet of standing timber, enough
TO last twenty years and has a quantity
of young timber growing. 1t goes to
New Bern to get water rates and VIII
save a dollar a thousand feet in
freight it is said. 1t owns twenty
miles of railway, part of which it Will
take up in changing the lines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Enfield WallOpS Jackson.

Especial to News and Observer
Enfield, n. c., July 4-Enfield de-
feated Jackson here today in a rather
tiresome game by the score of Is to
Z. Buffalo, Jackson's crack pitcher,
was batted out of the box in the first
inning. There were no special fea-
lures Score: r. II. E.
Enfield II
Jackson 8 6
Batteries: Enfield, Dunn and Lu-
cas-; Jackson, Buffalo, Knight and
Moore. Umpire, Mr.. Holland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
NEW COUNTY sUPERINTENDENTs
Partial List Secured of Those Elected
on Monday.

Information has been received at
the office of State superintendent of
Public Instruction that the following
county superintendents We're elected
on Monday:
Camden-E. 7. Burgess.
New Hanover-W. Catlett.
Warren-Nat Allen.
Davidson-P. L. Ledford.
Wayne--E. Il. Atkinson.
Durham-C. w. Massey.
All of the above were reelected.
Wake-Z Y. Judd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

but / know that after breakfasting on
Grape-Nuts food one actually forgets
he has a stomach, let alone stomach
trouble 1t is, in my opinion, the
most beneficial as we'll as the most
economical food on the market, and
has absolutely no rival" Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's q reason
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Enjoyed Lawn Party.

The lawn party given on Moore
Square last night by the Junior Ep-
worth League, of Central Methodist
church, was a most enjoyable event.
A large crowd attended and all en-
joyed. Cream and cake were in de-
mand and quite neat sum was real
lied for the library fund, this being
the object for which the lawn party
was held.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Raleigh Mortuarx Figures.

The mortuary report of Raleigh for
the month of June is as follows.
Total number of deaths 80, 19 white
and IL negroes. OF this number / 4
were under five years of age, while
two were over 20 years. Interments
were as follows: Six in Oakwood
Cemetery, four in the City Cemetery,
seven in Mount Hope, (colored), and
13 were carried to other places.
Deaths among the whites OF the city
Were: SpaSmS l. consumption 5, alb
cess 1. Indigestion 1, pneumonia 2,
entero cOlitis /, cholera infantum 2,
heart disorders 2, ileo colitis 1, general
debility 1, meningitis 1, crushed by
railroad train 1, castro entritis |, OBJ
struction of bowels l, peritonitis /,
brain trouble /, opium habit l, catarrh
1, over dose opium /, apoplexy 1,
anemia and unknown causes 2.
Among the negroes of the city the
following causes have been reported.
Consumption T., abcess 1, Indigestion 1, ,
pneumonia 2, anaemia 1, cholera in
fantum /. unknown /.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Picnickers from Creedmoor.

There will be an excursion party In
Raleigh Raleigh on July 9Th, and this
will come from Creedmoor. 1t is
another Sunday School excursion and
leaves Creedmoor at 1880 a. M, Hes
ter at TAO, Tar River at 1850. On
the return trip the train leaves Raj
eigh at 4.45 p. m. Round trip tickets
are $1.00, children under II come for
so cents and under five are free. The
managers are r. H. Rogers, CT. l.. AL
len and j. w. Smith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Lawyers OF for Toxaway.

Especial to the News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., July A num-
Der of Asheville lawyers left this af-
ternoon for Lake ToXaway in Sap
phire county to attend theannual con-
Vention of the North Carolina Ban
Association which convenes there to"
morrow morning. Other members of
the Asheville bar association will leave
on the early, morning train for Lake
ToXaWay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
TEN CENT COTTON.
1t Has Come and the Figures &c
Above This.

Cotton reached the ten cent mark
here yesterday and went beyond it, the
highest price on the market being
10 1-16 cents a pound for spot.
The cause is reported as the gov
eminent bureau report, which put the
crop at II as against SS a year ago
The makret has an upward tendency
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Examining Treasurer's Books.

The county Board of Education con-
sumed all of yesterday in examining
the books of the county treasurer. The
work was not concluded yesterday,
and will be continued this morning.
Mr.. u. V. Judd accepted the tender
of the office Of county superintendent
of schools rendered him by the board
yesterday, and will enter at once upon
the discharge of his duties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Police Justices Court.

Gus Evans. colored, was tried yes
terday by Police Justice Badger for
an assault on his wife, but desiring
peace rather than war, the wife and
the husband "got together and made
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
AT APEX TO-DAY.
Col. John s. Cunningham is the Orator
Of the Event.

Apex is to have a "big Fourth of
July and over 5000 people are eX-
pected to be present
There will be speaking and the ora
tor of the day is Col. John S. Cunning
ham, who is sure to delight those who
hear him. There will also be a big
barbecue.
The Rural Free Delivery Carriers
Association. of the county will also
meet at Apex today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Afternoon game.

Birmingham, Ala, July 4.-Ragan
and Starkell fought out a pitchers
battle this afternoon. Montgomery
won on an error, caused by Mullaney
running into Miller at first, which al
lowed Wordsworth to score. over
5000 people sd wthe two games here
today. Montgomery taking the morn
ing game with ease. r. IL. e.
Birmingham 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 % l
Montgomery 0 l % 0 0 0 0-1 0
Batteries: Raglan and Matthews;
Starkell and Millerock. Time 1882.
Umpire Black. Attendance 6,10O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

At Jacksonville, Fla. r. II. r..
Jacksonville. 90 0 0 0 0-1 /
Augusta .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 2
Batteries: Bracken and Leslie
Polchow, LuSon and Roth. Umpire,
Byron. Time 1886. Attendance 600.
Afternoon game. X. III. r..
jacksonville. o 0 0 0 0 0 0-1 0
Augusta ..0 0 0 0 0 0 0 % 6 o
Batteries: Persons and Robinson;
Holmes and Roth Umpires, Kelley
and Roth. Time 1:65. Attendance
500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

The State superintendent of public
distribution has requested all the
county superintendent to send the
names of new superintendent where
they are elected, and the addresses OF
the members of tn board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Mr.. Dockery's Condition.

Mr.. John Dockery is reported as
having passed a good day yesterday
at Rex hospital and his physicians are
pleased with the progress of the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

At Charleston. S. c. RH. r
Charleston 100 OIL 600 O00-3 10
Macon -. 900 100 0O2 000-3 13
Batteries: Cooper Murray and
Smith; Dwyer, Fox and EVerS. Time
2:15. Umpire, Keefe. Attendance
1000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
WOeful Was The
Gate City's Day.
CONTINUED From Page One.)

Columbia 20 $1,000 O0-1 1
Kane and Holmes; Fritz and Car
son. Umpire. Latham. Time, 1885.
Attendance 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05

The chronic hand-shaker often has
q knife up his sleeve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-05
Special Fourth Of July Excursion Rates

Special Fourth of July Excursion Rates
Special low excursion rates, one and
one-third fares, minimum rate 80
cents between all points on the A. c.
J.. will be authorized account celebra
sale July 1, 2, 8 and 4, final limit July
8th. For further information and par
ticulars apply to ticket agent or write
w. j. CRAIG,
General Passenger Agt
H. II. EMERSON, T. NJ, as
Wilmington, N. G.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-02
NOTICE.

The following-named Executors, Admin istrators and Guardians filed their Annual Accounts Current at the Jan. term, 1905 of the Drew Probate Court to come up for approval Ut the April Term, 1905. of said Court IS follows. to-wit:
 " H Roper, guar. Josie md Hubbard Lemley, minors-fr.t account.
 W Il Roper guar. Alice Roper, minor second account.
 w H Roper, guar. " c Roper, minor second and final account.
 W A Coker guar. Edgar Farbridge, mi nor-sixth account.
 F. J Patterson, Administrator Est. Julia Morgan, deeeased-frst oecount.
 NJ Carson, Administratrix Estvte F NJ Carson, deeeased-frst a9ount.
 Ed Bosley, Administrator Estate Violet Bosey, deeease6-arst account.
 John Nelson, guar. Fannie and Caroline Rawles-fourth account.
 And notice is hereby given that any per son interested in any of the above named settlements are warned to come forward and iie exceptions thereto, if any they have, on or before the .seeond day of the April term, 1905, of this court or they will be for ever debarred from excepting thereto or any item thereof
 Witness my hand and official seal this the
 
 lst.day of January, 1905.
 J. W. kIMBRO,
 Glnrl nf Pr, ,hatn Cnlir4
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-02
Sickenlng shivering Fits.

Of ague and malaria can be re. lieved and cured with Electric Bitters. This is a pure, tonic med ieine; of especial benefit in malar- ia, for it exerts a true curative in- fuence on the disease, driving it entirely out of the system. It is much to be preferred to quinine, having none of this drugs bad at- ter effects. E. $. Mundav, of Hen rietta, Tex, writes: Ny brother was very low with malarial fever and iaundice. till he took Electric Bitters, which saved his life. At Our Drug Store; price 50c; guaran- teed.
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-02
ROOSEVELT AND THE SOUTH.

During the recent national campaign 1t was heralded from hill and valley everywhere in the South that President Roosevelt was the avowed enemy of the yhite people of the South; and that in tEe event of his election, he would use his power, as the chief executive of the United States to vent his spite on this section of the country But vol untary expressions of kindly feeling for the Southern people. by the President since the cleo tion, has done much to relieve the situation, and cause our peo- pie to regard the President as friend instead ot an enemy.
 There Is no mistake but what the Southern people have great Iy changed in their opinion of the President, within the past few weeks; and having faith in his words of friendship for them, and believing that he is interest ed in their welfare. they regard him in q much more favorable light than ever before It now looks as if Mir. Roosevelt was
The Monticellonian., 1905-02-02
Town Mass Meetiag.

The electors of the town of Mon tieello, Arkansas. are hereby noti- fled that there will be mass meeting held in the Circuit Court room Friday, February 10, 1905, at ? o'clock p m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of Mayor. Recorder and five aldermen, or fixing the man. her otnominatlng same to be elect ed in said town on Tuesday, April 4th, 1903, the next annual election
 Patrick Henry,
 Mayor.