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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
odd Case of solomon Justice.

Durham. y. c.. Feb. 13.-Solomon
Justice colored, is under arrest on
tho charge of selling whiskey. He
will be tried tomorrow morning. his
trial being postponed this morning be-
cause of Revenue Officer w. Z. Clark,
the star witness, sprained his foot by
slipping on the ice and he could not
get out. The arrest of Justice was
made Oh Information furnished by
Clark. He sworc that prior to the
time when he was appointed field
marshal nc purchased whiskcy from
Justice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
Young Man Promoted.

The many friends of John II. Tull
son Of Dr. John Tull, will be glad TO
near sh3t while at Cornell Universe
ty, he was offered a position. which
he accepted, as special agent Bureau
Plant Industry, United States Agricul-
tural Department, and will start for
his field of operation at once. He Will
be located on South Island, near
Georgetown. S. c., where he Will con-
duct some experiments in rush grow
ing, looking to the manufacture OF
nattingS in this country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
Port.
Baltimore Provisions.

Baltimore, Fob 3. Flour qulei, winter
patents 5.60@S5 spring patents 5S5@6 20, extra
rs. -
Wheat arm: spot contract Feb. l.li5I05i
rod western Southern BY sample i00@llJ
Corn easy, spot, new ,s5sGA, new Southern
white corn Hn@ Ut2
Oats dull Nc. white 3oG3b,
mixed S4A.
Rye steady. No. western s5oo6.
Bitter flrm, fancy mutation 26@27, d.
.reamery 3laj2, do ladle l90-o, store racKeo
t56l5.
Eggs firm. unchanged ~
Cheese firm large and small l134G@, me
iium Ii.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
REV. DIR. BoMAR GONE.
Where Is tho Assistant Secretary oi
the Baptist Foreign MISSION
Board!

Richmond, Va. Feb. 1l.---liev. Dir.
Z. l.. Bomar. assistant secretary OF
the Baptist Foreign Mission Board.
Is missing He left here three weeks
ago for the South on business. he
was in Montgomery. Ala. ten days
ago. and was going thence to Georg-
lana and Admission, Ala. He did not
reach either place and no information
can be obtained regarding him. His
wife and five children reside here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
Naval Stores.

Wilmington, Fco. Is. Turpenune o uict, o.
receipts 80 CASKS.
Rosln dull, ESQ, receipts 30 btls.
Tar arm, LOO, receipts ~ bblS.
Crude nrm, 2.3J@3.7r, receipts ~ Dols
Charleston, Feb u, Tnrpentine duh.
Quote 4, BIC, D d 2.t2,50, .2.Co
e 261 q $50, III 4.3.G, 3io X 3.a'
NJ 4.1o, n 4o5, VIC 90, WV sos.
Savannah, Feb. l3-Turpentine firm, 81
receipts 81 sales u, exports $50.
Rosin--firm, receipts SO; sales LII OK
ports 2,0S0
quote a, BIC. 2.6Jf. y 2.65@ai
$50. K 4.0j. NJ $50. n AS. VIC 90, WV OIL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14

Account of tho Presidents Inaugu-
ration, March 4tll, the ScabOard an
nounces rate Of one fare. pins 20
cents from all points on its line 20
Washington and return. Tickets viii
he sold March 2nd-3rd. Final limit
March Sth, with privilege Oh extension
10 Marcel, 18th. upon payment OF fec
of one dollar. For Military Com
panlcs and Brass Bands ono cent per
mile pcr capita for twenty-five or
more on one ticket.
We have double daily service from
principal points in North Carolina
without change TO Washington. trains
consisting OF vcstibuled day coaches,
dining and sleeping cars.
For further information as to rates.
schedules and timetables. apply To
CHARLES III. GATIES..
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Raleigh. n, G
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
.Aciing Postmaster at High Point.

Especial to News and Observer
High Point. y. c.. Feb. 13.--On ac-
count of his death of Postmaster Steele
his bondsmen have paced Mr.. w. {
Jones in charge who will be the acting
postmaster until another is appointed
bv the President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
STATE, OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Insurance. Department.

Raleigh, February 2, 1905.
I, James r. Young, Insurance Com
missioner. do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct distract OF
the statement of the Hartford Fire
Insurance Company of Hartford,
Conn. filed with this Department
showing the condition of said COM
pany on the 31st day of December,
1904.
Witness my hand and official seal
the day and date above written.
JAMES r. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Insurance Department.
OF PRUSSIA. GERMANY.

Raleigh. February 2. 1905.
/, James Il. Young, Insurance Com~
missioner, do hereby certify that the
above is a true and correct abstract
of the statement Of the Prussian Ma
uonal Fire Insurance Company, of
Prussia, filed with this department,
showing the condition of said company
Oh the 31st day of December. 1904.
Witness my hand and official seal
the day and date above written.
JAMES r. YOUNG.
Insurance Commissioner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
MARKETS YESTERDAY
Raleigh Spot Cotton Market.

Receipts yesterday :. -. 0 bales
Prices yesterday (estO liar 1-2c.
Same date last year ....6 bales
Prices that date .13 1870 &c.
Receipts to date .1l,041 bales
Same date last yeal -. .12.S77 bales
Quotations IN grades: Strict gooc
middIng. IL cents; good middiing,
3-S cents: strict middling. IA
cents: middling, I cents: off grades,
to 6 ga cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14

The latest report from the Rev. T..
NJ. y. George who is in Georgia. is
that his health continues to improve
and he is gaining in strength. He OK
poets to be able to return early in
March and resumiug his duties in this
city. All of which is good news to
his many friends.-New Bern Jour
nal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14
STATEMENT
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
OF CONNECTICUT.

: +. H +
Condition December 31st, 1904, as
shown by statement filed:
Capital paid up in cash, 81, 250,000.
Amount ledger assets December 81,
previous year, $12, ,687.16.
Inccmc-From policy holders, SILL
$!1,S76.9 S3.65; miscellaneous, $685.
4SS.24. Total, $12,400, 471.89.
Disbursements-To policy holders
$1,252, 929.13: miscellaneous, $4,432,-
267.63 Total, $11, 1906.
Fire rislls--Written or renewed dur
ing year. $1,099,332,741. In force,
$1,427,050,971.
Assets.
Value of real estate
Cess amount of en-
cumbrances) 1000. SAC, 10000
Mortgage loans on real
estate .... G96,794.OO
Leans on stocks. bonds
and other collaterals. 100000
Value of bonds and
stocks ............. 10,7SO,7s6.o5
Cash in home office and
deposited in banks. 667,55S.33
Agents balances, repre-
senting business writ
ten subsequent to Oc-
tober /, 1904 ........ 1,233,732.10
Premiums unpaid ..... 1,236,65O.0O
Interest and rents due
and accrued ........ 11,621.SI
Reinsurance due on
losses paid ....... 26,4O44O
All other assets detailed
in statement ........ 2S,35l.UU
Total $15,6S4,1S7.75
Less assets not admitted 30,V35.4I
-------------
Total admitted assets. $15,6O4,l5234
Liabilities
Losses and claims un-
paid ....t.'.e $50, loo'VT
Unearned premiums 9,0lV,scp.95
All other liabilities as
detailed in statement. 396,5lb.O4
Total liabilities as TO
nolicy holders $10,356,2 34.67
Capital paiG up in CASH. l,29O.OooUO
Surplus ... 3,997,917.67
Total liabilities $15,604.152.34
BUSINESS i'm North Carolina in 1904.
Fire risks written. S9,184,374; prem.
iums received. 98,307.15.
Losses iucurrcd-Fire, $50, e41.44;
paid. S4O.65340.
GEORGE l.. CHASE, President
p. c. ROYCE, Secretary.
Homo Office 50 Trumbull ST.. Hart
ford, Conn.
j. VAN u. MITTS. Wilmington, n.
General Agent for Service.
THOMAS EGLESTON.
Atlanta, ia.
Business Manager for North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-14

Liverpool, Feb. IS, 4 r. m.-Cotton 500,
good demand, prices points higher
american mid ling lair, s.Ji, good miauIlng,
/ Is. middling l.l3 low middling iOl, good
ordinary. Isl. ordinary u The sales of the
alton ana export and included 900 Ameri
.si;. REGENTS Is nGG hales, !7.9M American .
Futures opened T n and closed steady.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
THE LAST STAND
OF THE LAST SHIP.
Port Arthur Newspapers Pathetic
Stories of the Sufferines
of the Russians.


CHE FOO, Jan 3.-Pathetic refer
ship of the Russian Asiatic squad
ron appear iii the Port Arthur Novi-
kral in its issues of December "a and
25. Even General Stoessel, the mill
tary commander al Port Arthur, who
had made little mention of the navy
since August 10. issued an order laud-
ing the Sevastopol and Captain Es-
sen, who for FIVE nights withstood nu-
merous attacks of the Japanese tor
pedo 1otillas, till at last the death
note was sounded through gaping
wounds in the sides of the battle.
ship and Russia's Asiatic fleet was
no more.
Nothing" says the Novikral, could
exceed the unflinching devotion of
the men, who nightly calmly Went
forth 10 the roadstead in the face of
certain ultimate destruction
For the first time since the siege
began The Novillral. whose sole aim
seemingly has been to inspire the
garrison of Port Arthur, betrays signs
the most heroic resistance. Discuss
ing High Hill, the Novikral speaks
of the hill receiving with its breast
the hammering of S00-pound shells,
which split even the rocks and went
through 19-inch steel like paper. Who
but Providence can save us from
these thunderbolts? We do not ex-
pect the Baltic fleet, we do not ex-
pect relief. but we can fight till death.
What Port Arthur goes through it is
impossible to describe; but Russia,
will know what her sons have suffer
ed. 1t is past human genius to paint
or describe Port Arthur's sufferings
as they really are
The High Hill fighting, according
to the NovikraI, tasted 16 days, until
December 6, when death. which had
no rest for 1G days, ceased its work
The only other mention of the fleet
in the copies of the Novikral receiv-
with which everyone saw ship after
ship succum0 to the huge japanese
shells.
Barashoff Langa, huntmaster OF the
Gar and superintendent of the Red
Cross at Port Arthur, has had con-
ference with the Japanese with refer
ence to the protection of hospitals
from shells. The conference resulted
in making the Red Cross flag larger.
and also in painting the Red Cross on
the sides of hospitals
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
GRANDDAUGHTER
OF AN EMPRESS.
Poor Woman Recently Dismissed
From Cleaning Corps of the
imperial Theatre.

VIENNA. Jan. 3.-The dismissal
from the Imperial Theatre OF poor
woman. a cleaner, has revealed the
fact that she is a granddaughter OF
the Empress Marie Louise, widow of
the rst Napoleon. According TO the
Neues Wiener Journal, she is the
daughter of Prince Albrecht and
weII-known actress of his time, named
Rothenhain-
Prince Albrecht was the-onIy issue
of the union of Marie Louise with
Count Niepperg. after the death Of
Napoleon, and, therefore. the woman
is half sister of the present Prince
Alfred DeMontenuovo. second cham
berIafn TO the Emperor and director
of the imperial theatres of Vienna
After losing her father at the age of
six years, she was educated by a
workingman's family. Soon as Prince
AIontennovo learned the facts he
made arrangements for yearly al
lowance to be paid TO her.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
SANK TO PAVEMENT
MIR. S. c. Stewart Had Paralytfc
Stroke This Morning.

Mr.. S. c. Stewart suffered a stroke
OF paralysis this morning about nine
O'Clock. He was, at the lime, com
ing towards the Watson Hotel, and
when in front of the Barns building
felt his left leg becoming affected,
and before help could reach him he
sank to the pavement. Nessrs. Tom
Price and John Hess were the first TO
reach him. and they supported him
into Frs. Maggie Rogers home,
where wnere he was cared for until
The arrival Of his brother-in-law, Mr..
Gl2a Arnett. A cab was then secur-
ed, and he was removed to Mr.. Ar
Nets home His condition is Some
what improved this afternoon, and
from an entire paralysis of the left
side he nas, to some slight extent,
recovered the use of his hand and
arm Mr.. Stewart is seventy-three
years Of age, but has been. in good
health seemingly, until this morning.
He resides cn- Stewards run, near Ar
nettsville. bat had come to this city
last Sunday 10 spend few days With
A1r. and Mrs. Arnett.
DIR. Jesse Jamison, who was called
in Immediately after the attack, en-
courages his friends to believe that
the affection will only be a tempo
.rary one, and it is earnestly hoped
that his opinion viii be verified by
the patients speedy recovery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
P. c. KNOX.
Appointee of Governor Pennypacker
to Succeed Himself as U. S.
Senator.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. S.-Phi,
lander c. Knox, of Pittsburg, the ap,
pointee Of Governor Pennypacker as
United States Senator TO succeed the
late N. s. Q.ay. was unanimously
nominated 70 succeed himself at a
joint caucus last night of the Repub-
lican members Of the Senate and
House. The Republicans are in an
overwhelming majority in both bodies
and Mr.. snox,s nomination is equiva-
lent to an election. He will be for
maIly nominated in the Senate and
House al tc-day'g session. Both bod
les viii ballot fer a Senator on jan
uary L. ard VIII meet in joint con-
rentioa on the following day TO for
InaHy canvass the vote
Senator J. K. p. Hall. of Elk. was
the choice Of the joint caucus of the
Democratic members of the Legisla-
ture
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
PEABODY WILL BE GOVERNOR
Republicans Decide on Acton in Cot
orado.

\ DENVER. Col, Jan. 3.--Announce-
ment has been made from Repr
sources that when the General As
sembly convenes in joint session to
canvass the vote of State officers, as
required by the constitution, two sets
of returns will he presented from
the Denver Election Commission. The
majority report will show plurality
of about 1000 for. .Alva Adams, the
Democratic candidate for governor.
while the minority report win set
forth extensive election frauds. and
will declare that Governor Peabody
carried this county by plurality SUI
sficient to overcome Adams plurality
OF about 5000 in the remainder of the
State. No particulars concerning this
minority report have yet been made
asserted by the Republican leaders
that the minority report from Denver
will be supported by the full Republi-
can vote in the Legislature; that the
certificate of election viii be awarded
to Governor Peabody, and that he will
be inaugurated as governor for a sec
ond term on January 10, the date set
by the constitution. This line of ac-
ton according to the view Of the Re-
publicans, will make it necessary for
Adams to bring contest. if he should
still care to assert claim to the gov
ernorship
Another announcement by the Re
pnblicans is that the Senate. when
called to order, will consist OF p Re
publicans and 10 Democrats. with
one vacancy 1t had been generally
supposed since the completion of the
canvass that there would be at the
outset 10 Republicans and Is Demo
cratic senators.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
TORPEDO BOA rs
BEAR NEWS OF EALL
Continued from First Pase.)

stoessel in the negotiations for sur,
render. a table was spread with wine
and food at the Eagles nest, and the
ENJOYS treated each other with great
courtesy which quickly developed IN
to hearty good fellowship. Each com
plimented the other on the bravery
of his forces.
The news that General Stoessel
was prepared TO treat for surrender
was received by the soldiers with
feeling of utmost relief For the
past month severe wounds have been
gladly received by the soldiers. be
cause they were allowed to rest. When
The men were not fighting they were
tunneliing on half rations.
1T is a mere handful of broken
men who surrendered. and debris
strewn desert which the Japanese
gain. Not one of. Port Arthur's mag
nificent public works remains.
The soldiers with whom service
has counted as one year. are rejoicing
that they will soon see their families"
The launches brought number of
dispatches from General Stoessel re.
garding the surrender. These were
not published here. but were at once
forwarded TO st. Petersburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
a CHARMING EVENT
Was the "open House'' BY vIsiIant
Circle of Kings Daughters.

The open house" kept by the yigi-
liant Circle OF Kings Daughters was
formal only In the beauty and design
OF decoration and in the elaborate
lunch served all callers. One of the
great charms Of the occasion was the
informal manner In which the guests
were received. Every member OF the
Circle extended cordial Welcome
and mingled freely among the crowd.
The rooms we're lovely with
Christmas bells of all sizes, wreaths,
smfiax. ferns and flowers. The din
ing room is an especially beautiful
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
CHEF CLERK
To Secretary of State swisher win
Likely Be Fairmont Attorney.

The West Virginian has it on the
highest possible authority that Sena-
tor Swisher has rendered the position
Of chief clerk in the Secretary of
States Office 10 Attorney e. F. Hart
ley, of this city. 1t IS probable he
viii accept. and it goes without say
ing that he win make most com
petent Official. MIR. Hartley is to be
congratulated upon his preferment,
and secretary-elect Swisher is to be
commended for his wisdom in MAX
ing the selection.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
SOCIETY
A THOUSAND CALENDARS
Added Materially to the Beauty OF the
Y. NJ. c. AS Open House"
Entertainment.

A very happy New Year indeed
was that spent by the Y. NJ c.. A.
and their friends yesterday From
three o'clock, until ten-thirty p M, a
urge and constant stream of visitors
made merry within their doors. a
cordial greeting awaited all who
came and once inside multiplicity of
first thing noted was the great va
viety of handsome calendars. Mr.
Spray Linn and Mr.. Arthur Frey are
the ones to whom thanks are due for
this wonderful display 1t was truly
an art exhibit and great many hours
could have been spent simply admir-.
ing the embIems. The game room
had its walls covered entirely by the
calendars of one man, Mr.. VIM. II.
Manley, the popular meat market
man of Monongah. having 351 differ
ent varieties, all of them issued this
year.
Another interesting exhibit was
that of Mr.. Sam r. Nuzum who issued
the first calendar shat was ever put
out in Fairmont. 1t was a tiny affair
but neat in design and. demonstrates
the enterprise that early manifested
itself in Mr.. Nuzum's business meth.
DDS. This was in 1883. a copy OF
the one issued In 1889 is also shown
as well as one sent out in 1891. These
calendars are all good advertisers
and they make interesting studies for
the people. Very frequently a mana
character as well as his ability Is
judged by the type of calendar he
chooses to scatter broadcast among
the residents of his coIfmunity.
Signor Jenkins, the magician, open
ed the programme both in the after
noon and evening by performing some
exceedingly. creditable tricks, which
were heartily applauded.
Secretary Hawley had advertized
for such man. but had become dis
couraged and had taken the notice
out when week later Mr.. Jenkins
appeared in answer to the adyertize-
ment They were delighted to secure
his services after he had demonstrated
what he could do.
The broadsword contest between
Messrs. Morfit and Williamson was
another good exhibit as both are quite
proficient in handling the sword. The
bar stunts by Messrs. Miller and
Stevens were roundly applauded and
everybody who witnessed their skill
was inspired with an ardent desire to
emulate them.
The choice selections rendered by
the simplex piano player added very
great deal TO the pleasure of the oc-
casion, while the photograph across
the hall furnished pleasure and
amusement for the crowd there as
sembled.
Mr. Louis Feinberg did some pretty
work in bag punching which won
enconiums from all.
Miss Lenore Brahm made charm
ing Gypsy Queen and told the fortunes
OF all who crossed her hand with a
piece of silver.
Cocoa and waters Were served by
the ladies' and Mrs. HawIey was as
sisted in looking after the comfort of
the callers by Mrs. George DeBolt.
Mrs. S. A. Martin, Mrs SaiIie Nuzum,
Mrs, C. w. Evans. Mrs. S. A. Dean,
Mrs. J. L. Wagner, Miss Gladys De
Bolt. Miss Elizabeth Watson and
Miss Lillian Reed
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
General stoesseI,s Message.

TOXIC. Jan. AFTER the capitu-
lation General Stoesse1 was granted
permission to cable TO the Gar, de-
vlarins that further resistance was
useless and that capitulation was I'm,
avoidable.
The houses of the peers and repre-
sentatives viii extend vote OF thanks
70 General Nogf on Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
For Sale.

Six and half acres of la,.:, one
mile from Minersville. good 5-rooEt
house, stable and other outbuildinss.
plenty OF good fruit, water piped into
house-sixteen and half acres ad.
joining also for sale II desired. Apply
to y. S. WALKER.
East Park. X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03
Office Moved.

Captain j. W. shroyer has moved
his once from the Cochran building
into Justice Amos Office. The genial
Captain does a great deal of work as
notary. His services are in good
demand in connection with pension
claims.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

So hard to find anything man
likes for Christmas. but they are al
ways glad to receive a gillette safety
razor, backing case. shaving set or
pocket knife. 125 patterns to select
from at ]. L. Halls Hardware.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-03

lWOs DUNES sSS1INAluSSSf.
Nineteen spoons.
Three fountain pens.
Four pairs creepers.
Three boxes cigars.
Two new sweaters.
Numerous. miscellaneous articles
of which no list was taken.
The above is a partial list of the
stuff found on a young man arrested
by Chief Morgan and officer Morris
late yesterday afternoon at the Man
ley livery barn in Porter alley.
Arthur Lawrence was the name he
gave and the stuff was stolen from
Morgantown merchants some few
be about seventeen years OF age ar
rived in the city Sunday morning, and
left his telescope in the barn men
toned. He was so foolish as to show
a portion of the contents to several
people. and it came to the ears of the
police. Chief Morgan sent officer
Morris around yesterday afternoon
and instructed him to ascestain from
the fellow how he came by such a
bunch of merchandise. Lawrence
would give no satisfactory explana-
ton, and the officer brought him
around to police headquarters, grip
and all, where the chief and assist
ant chief put him through the sweat
Ing process proper. AT first he told
chat he had bought the articles from
the Sears-RoebuciS Company, but the
officers took no stock in that story
and little more questioning, dur
ing which the perspiration poured
from the mans face, convinced the
authorities that he did not come by
the goods honestly.
The chief telephoned to Morgan
town and asked If such man was
wanted there. description of the
goods found on the man satisfied the
dowE.riyer people that he was n man
very much wanted at that place, and
Assistant Chief Cooper came up last
night and took him back. What puz-
2led the Morsantown authorities was
now in the name OF all that is holy
did the local officers come to get
onto the fact that be was thief,
and particularly how they knew he
was wanted m their town, as. they
had notified no one of the case, and
did not know themselves who had
committed the robbery and were
keeping the thing secret in the hope
of catching a certain man OF their
city with the goods. This thing
ended all right but it was more luck