North Carolina Newspapers

4 "'I -jf f i t V This aegus o'er the people's rleiita Doth an eternal vig-il keep No soothing strains of Maia's foes Can hill its hundred eves to sleep. Vol. XIV GOLDSBORO. N. C THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1903. NO 177 I- . a 1 : 4 1.1 1 r -A :- ' 1 ' I, 1 .1 col mm dead. DIED AT HIS HOME IN WIL MINGTON YESTERDAY. He Was Division Superintendent of the Southern Express Company. Wilmington, April 4. Col. W. J. Croswell, division superintendent of the Southern Express Company, with headquarters in Wilmington, died at his home here to-day at 11:15 o'clock, after an illness of a week with Bright's disease. His remains were sent this evening to his old home near Greenville, S. C, for in terment to-morrow afternoon. The funeral party is traveling in the private car of Superintendent W. N. Royal 1, of the Atlantic Coast Line, and will reach Greenville via Golds boro, Greensboro and Charlotte. In the latter city the party will be join ed by Mrs. Croswell's brother, Mr. J. J. Croswell, and a son of the de ceased, Mr. Markley Croswell, a stu dent at Davidson College. William Jefferson Croswell was born in Sumter county, South Caro lina, and was 58 years of age. He entered the express service when quite a young man and had contin ued in same for forty years, rising from the ranks of railway messenger to superintendent of this division, which position he had held with eminent satisfaction to the company since 1889. His supervision extend ed over a large portion of North and South Carolina and a part of Georgia and Virginia. In business and priv ate life he was an exemplary citizen, devoted to his family and the com pany which he served. He was a leading member of the First Presby terian church, this city, and leaves a wife and seven children; also a brother and five sisters. Short funeral services were held from the family residence this after noon before the remains were taken on the seven o'clock northbound i train. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. The committee appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Brother j T T 1 : J 1 T 1 . 1 . i 4. i 1. ! j . xr. oiuiiii ufg leave lu suuuiiii nic following: Whereas the Supreme Architect of the Universe, in His infinite wis dom, has seen fit to remove from our midst our esteemed friend and brother J. P. Smith, a most faithful and zealous member of Hormony Lodge, No. 3-10, A. F. and A. M.; therefore, be it Resolved, 1st. That in the death of Brother Smith, Harmony Lodge has sustained the Joss of one of its truest and most valuable members, and the community in which he lived and died, one of its best and leading citizens. Resolved, 2nd. That while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, we deeply mourn our sad and irreparable loss. Resolved, 3rd. That we extend our sincere and most heartfelt sym pathy to the family and relatives, commending them to the Faithful One on high, whose exceeding great and precious promises are full of love and divine sympathy, and all suffic ient for them in this hour of bereave ment. Resolved, 4th. That these resolu tions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, a copy be sent to the be reaved family, and a copy to the Akgus and Orphans' Friend for pub lication. J. E. Person, N. B. Berger, W. E. Ham, Committee. Charlotte Observer. DIVIDENDO. (A translation: the original in Spanish by former Senator Marion Butler, together with delicacies from the difficult Sampson county idiom. J. R. M.) In youth it seemed that he was lost Unto the world to rust, But he came bobbin', polished up, A-cussin' of the Trust. But when plethoric he became With needful, current dust, He said two sides the question had, And bought stock in the Trust. And now of dividends he talks Until his throat is hoarse, And patriotic views have run To dividends, of course. Jsro. R. Morris. COTTON CROP OF THE YEAR. The census bureau has completed its final count of the year's cotton crop at 32,753 ginneries. The count by estimates, includes the small por tion of the crop unginned on March 28, but it does not include linters, and the count thus stands at 10,630, 945 bales of 500 pcunds each. Per haps 100,000 bales should be added on account of linters, thus bringing the crop up to in round numbers 10, 750,000 bales, which figures will un doubtedly be vindicated by the final outturn. The production by states in com mercial bales is thus given: Alabama, 1,011,325. Arkansas, 999,620. Florida, 67,287. Georgia, 1,509,199. ' Indian Territory, 409,591. Kansas, 45. Kentucky, 1,308. Louisiana, 911,953. Mississippi, 1,451,626. Missouri, 49,552. North Carolina, 568,884. Oklahoma, 218,390. South Carolina, 948,200. Tennessee, 328,019. Texas, 2,587,299. Virginia, 16,575. Experience is rapidly proving that mere estimates and forecasts have lost all value, and the plan of counting the bales at the ginneries is the true and only satisfactory plan. The cen sus bureau will soon have all gins located and listed. The agricultural department is endeavoring to show that the census bureau's list of gin neries is not complete. Possibly it is not, but it is complete enough to afford better figures of the crops than the estimators of the agricultural de partment have ever furnished. ' If the agricultural department and the census bureau would co-operate in completing the list of ginneries, public and private, they would serve the people excellently, and this is just what they should do, and then the government should publish dur ing the busy season of the crop year at least semi-monthly reports of their work. In this way the "expert" and estimator can be elimated. Such people will not be needed when actual counts supersede visionary and twist ed estimates. Letter to G. W. Murphrey Goldsboro, N. C. Dear Sir: H. M. Hooker & Co., Cooperstown, N. Y., have sold De- voe paint for 42 years. D. T. Mc- Gown, of that firm, built a house in '85 and painted Devoe, of course.The paint lasted ten years. A year or two later, a neighbor built a house, and painted it lead and oil. The neighbor's house was repainted twice in the same time. This looks as if the neighbor's house was painted three times in eight or nine years, and McGown's once in ten years. We are not quite sure we tell the tale as it comes to us. It is enough to say that Devoe lead and zinc lasts twice as long as lead and oil. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co., P. S.- Smith & Yelverton sell our paint. JUDGE O. ALLEN. THE DINNER IN HIS HONOR LAST NIGHT MOST ENJOYABLE. A Large Representative Assemblage of Our Citizens Do Cordial Honor To One Of the State's Most Distin guished Sons. Daily Argus, April 20. Not in the history of Goldsboro was there ever before assembled around the banquet board a larger or more representative gathering of our citizens than the "goodly company" that sat at table last night in the spacious and brilliantly lighted din ing room of the Hotel Kennon as in vited guests at the dinner given in honor of our distinguished towns man Hon. W. R. Allen, Superior Court Judge of this the sixth judicial district. At nine o'clock the guests began to assemble, and in a short time about one hundred had gathered in the spacious parlors of the hotel. In ad dition to our home people, a number of out of town friends of Judge Allen were present. At 10 o'clock the doors of the beautiful dining room were thrown open and the large party entered and were seated at the tables, which were lighted with a solt mellow ight, but just as the guests were seated, there was a burst of electric ights, and the tables, covered with snowy damask, pretty silver, delicate china, and beautiful flowers shone most brilliantly and beautifully. Before the banqueters took their seats grace was offered by Rev. M. Bradshaw, pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church. Col. I. F. Dortch, the se nior member of the Goldsboro Bar, presided as Toastmaster, and in due course announced iu a most fitlinc manner the first toast of the evening, "Our Guest," and presented Judge W. R. Allen. As Judge Allen arose and faced his splendid audience, it was evident that he was deeply moved, and that his heart welled with gratitude to his friends and his people who had as sembled to do honor to him on this joyous occasion. In most apt and choice wor Js he thanked them all for their goodness and appreciation of him during the 22 years he had lived in Goldsboro. He spoke of Goldsboro's progress and growth along all lines, dwelt particu larly on the enterprise, thrift and energy of the people of Goldsboro. Our people, said Judge Allen, are not a demonstrative people, but in acts of kindness, generosity and help fulness to those in distress, a nobler people never lived. Toasts were then responded to in the following order : "The State," Gov. C. B. Aycock; "The Bench," Judge H. G. Connor; "The Bar," Hon. E. W. Pou; "The City," Mayor Geo. E. Hood; "Our Schools," Prof. T. R. Foust; "The Press," Col. Jos. E. Robinson. The Toast-Master then called upon Judge George Brown and Ex-Judge W. S. O'B. Rolainson, who respond- j-1 i . eu most, uappiiyv Hon. C. R. Thcknas, Congressman of this district was invited and listed for a toast, "The Nation," but he was detained at home, in the 11th hour, by illness in his family, and his absence was very much regretted. A very cordial letter from Dr. J. Belief in Six Hours. Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease relieved in six hours by "New Geeat South AmebicanKidnet Cube " It is a great surprise on ac count of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or female. .Be lieves retention of water almost im mediately If you want quick relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold by M. E. Rob nnn & Bio drupcrists. Goldsboro, N. C F. Miller, who was prevented by illness from attending, was read by the toastmaster- and was deeply gratifying to Judge Allen and his assembled friends. The banquet was served in an ele gant manner. Throughout the even ing delightful music was furnished by the Goldsboro Orchestra. The following was the bill of fare : New River Oysters, on shell Haut Sauternes. Consomme, Princesse Royale. Olives. Radishes. Broiled Shad, Maitre d'hotel. Saratoga Potatoes. Soft Shell Crabs, Sauce Tartare. New Asparagus. i ' St. 3uliene Bordeaux. Broiled Spring Chicken, on toast. Lettuce and Tomatoes,Mayonnaise. Strawberries with Frozen Cream. Assorted Cake. Edam Cheese. Banquet Wafers. Coffee. Fruit. Cigars. SHORTAGE IN ATLANTA. Atlanta, April 4. G. Hallman Sims, collection clerk for the Capital City National Bank, has been placed under arrest by United States Deputy Maashal Scott, upon a warrant sworn out by President Speer, of the bank, charging Sims with embezzling a sum estimated at nearly $94,000. Sims is now- held at the Piedmont Hotel by thexdeputy marshal. He refuses to talk about the affair. The first suspicion of a shortage in Sims counts arose yesterday. Ex pert accountants immediately began work on the books and it was soon disclosed that large sums had been abstracted at various times, extend- ing back several years. The warrant was then sworn out by the president t of the bank. Sims had been in the service of the bank for 8 years and j was considered one of their most trusted employes. He moved in ex clusive circles of Atlanta society and was a young man of fashion. Prominent outside bankers have made a thorough examination of the bank's condition and have given out a signed statement that it is abso lutely safe. A portion of the defal cation is covered by Sims' bond, and he also owns some property, which will be turned over to the bank. The directors state that the amount of the defalcation has already been charged to undivided profits. National Bank Examiner Desausseure also states that the bank is in no danger. Sims, who has admitted his guilt, will be prosecuted by the United States government. He is unmarried and is the son of Thos. L. Sims, a prominent merchant of Kirwood, one of Atlanta's suburbs. PIERCED HIS LUNGS. Stabbed While Trying to Defend a Widow's Home. Wilmington, April 2. Last night between 8 and 9 o'clock, while in the act of defending the home of a widowed sister-in-law from the dis order of a young man who had tormerly been boarding there and had returned under the influence Of liquor, Mr. Roderick MacRae, engineer at the Wilmington Cotton Mills, and a member of one of the most prominent families in Wil mington, was seriously and most probably fatally stabbed by Samuel L. Mann, who was lately employed in the Health department of the city. mi - -TIT nJo UnffraiTO PAnvATitinn XDB VV yjLLLiXL o in New Orleans, in its selection rec ently of Susan B. Anthony as its honorary President, put the compli ment where it belonged, beyond any question. If woman suffrage should ever come to be regarded by the world as right, it will owe Miss An thony a very handsome laurel wreath. GOSSIP 0FM WORLD. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM DIVERS SOURCES. The Latest Telegraphic News of the Day Boiled Down to a Focus For Busy Readers. The Russians have 140 annual hol idays, not counting Sundays. Charles M. Schwab's health is now good enough to enable him to swear off his taxes. The per capita circulation is theo retical only, for some have $30,000 and others only 30 cents. Deacon Baer is said to be tickled to death or silence by the report of the coal commission. Dining on horseback is much bet ter than dining on horse, and New York's latest tad should be encour aged. Paris, April 6. -Mrs. Horace Por ter, the wife of the American Am bassador, died suddenly in this city to-day. The friends of Homer are trying to find blowholes in Mr. Carnegie. They say Achilles had one only in his heel. Chicago is to have an afternoon paper conducted wholly by women who will see that everything is put on straight. The price of diamonds has been advanced 15 per cent in six months, and some of us will soon have to get along without them. This country spent more than a billion and a quarter dollar- for liquid refreshment last year and still some men went thirsty. Those Kansas women who propose to boycott the church because the men won't let them vote should re member that there is no partisan politics in heaven. One of the strangest idiosyncracies of politics is that there are temper ance people all over the South who really believe the dispensary sj stem a temperance reform. Washington, April 3. Captain Chas. Herbert Stockton has been se lected as the naval attachee of the American embassy at London, to succeed Captain Richardson Clover, who has been assigned to command the Brooklyn. Pensacola, Fla., April 3. The world's record for accuracy was low ered to-day by the gunners of the battleship Indiana in their practice. The 13-inch turret guns made twelve hits of thirteen shots, the range being five miles. The previous record was fourteen out of sixteen. Asheville, April 3. A strike was inaugurated to-day by the Building Trades Council against contractors of this city. Members of carpenters, plasterers, stone masons, brick lay ers, painters, lathers and plumers un ions are involved. The men demand an eight hour day with the same pay they received for nine hours. Washington, April 1. President Roosevelt at 9:05 this morning start ed on his Western trip under the most favorable auspices. As the special train pulled out of the Penn sylvania station, the President stood on the platform of his private car, tipping his hat and smiling in re sponse to the enthusiastic cheers of hundreds of admirers and private friends. Washington, April 3. Judge Pritchard made the fact known to his friends to-day that he is eminent ly well pleased with his appointment as justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia and that he has no aspiration to succeed Judge Chas. H. Simonton of the fourth circuit in the event that he should resign by reason of the age limit, which will be optional with him in December. Asheville, N. C, April 1. Dr Quinn, who came to Asheville sev eral months ago from New York and leased the Haltherion baths, has skipped town, leaving behind him a numerous array of creditors and one pair of cuffs. Quinn came to Ashe ville bringing with him letters of recommendation from prominent New York people and much sur prise is manifested here at the man's acts. Washington, April 1. The first step toward the complete reorganiza tion of the national guard of the country was taken to-day by Secre tary Root wken he issued a general order for the inspection of all state militia organizations by regular army officers. This inspection is prelimi nary to re-arming the militia with modern magazine rifles. It will probably be completed by the first of May. Asheville, N. C, April 1. Ac cording to information obtained to day and which is considered reliable, the appointment of ex-Senator Pritch ard to the Supreme Court bench of the District of Columbia is but a tem porary one, it being the quasi pro gram that he tender his resignation within the next eighteen months, and then succeed Judge Simonton, who is expected to retire from the circuit court bench within that time. A close personal friend ol Pritchard to-day predicted that the Senator would again be in North Carolina within a few months. Washington, April 3. It was re ported to-day on apparently good authority that Secretary Shaw was severely rebuked by the president the day the secretary left on his pres ent trip to Illinois and two days be fore Mr. Roosevelt started on his tour to the Pacific coast. The rebuke was administ1. red as a result of a difference of opinion between the president and Mr. Shaw in regard to some of the secretary's recent acts in the treasury department. Although the exact cause ol the incident is not disclosed, it is believed the stirriug up of the customs service at New Yoik and Chicago, an object on which Mr. Shaw .has been set for some time, called forth the strong language used by the president. LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in Postofiice, Golds boro, Wayne County, N. C, April 4, 103. MEN'S LIST. A Hillary Atkinson. C Alex Cornegy. F Ben Fort. G Moses Green, R II Griffin. II Robert Hicks. L Indiana Landrum, Paris B Lin caster, S E Loftin. P Eddie Peal. S J F Smith. T Bias Tatern. W Paul W. White, G F Willis, Sanford Williams. LADIES' LIST. B Annie Bryan, Stella Brock. C Julia Cannon. D Hannah Dougles. E Dicey Edmonson. II Mollie Holloman. I Mary Jane Ireland. L Ida Eassiter. M Girty Mozingo. R Cornelia Raniison, Lucy Railes. T Fannie Thernigan. Jessie Thomp son. Persons sailing for above letters will please say advertised. Rules and regulations require that one cent be paid or. advertised letters. J. F. DOBSON, Postmaster. Ensrllflh Spavin Llnement removes all Hard. Soft or Oalloused Lumps an! Blemishes from horses, Blood, Spav ins, Ourbs, Splints, Sweeney, Blnng Bone, Stifle", Sprains, all Swoolen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Oure ever known. Sold by M. K. Robinson & Bro. drup el sts, (JolrUboro, N. O. f I ' f y r ;. t ' r - u I) t t r - 9 5" si r H I