The News and Observer.
VOL. LI. NO. 152.
Leads alMopthCaFolina Dailies inMews and OiFenlation
10 CLASSIFY RURAL
DELIVERY SERVICE
General Debate in the House
Closed Yesterday.
VOTE EXPECTED MONDAY
Hughes Before the Senate Committee
on the Philippines.
HE MAKES A SIGNIFICANT ADMISSION
It is That the Filipino Leadeis Were Absent at
Malolos When the Fighing With the
Americans Began at
Mani'a,
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March B.—The House to
day closed the general debate upon the
bill to classify the rural free delivery
service and place the carriers under the
contract system. It is expected the vote
x will be taken on Monday.
Mr. Sims, of Tennessee, rose to a ques
tion of privilege in connection with the
adoption of the conference report on
the permanent census bill. He contend
ed that the statement of the conferees
with refernce to section five, which origi
nally placed all the employes of the
bureau at the time of the passage of
the act under the protection of the Civil
Service has “misled and deceived" the
House.
The Speaker held that as the whole
subject had been disposed of no question
of privilege was presented.
Among the speakers on the rural free
delivery bill were Mr. Griggs (Georgia)
for the bill, and Messrs. Talbert and
Lever (S. C.), and Tate (Georgia)
against it.
General Hughes Before the Committee
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March B.—Senator Patter
son continued his questioning of Gen.
eral Hughes in the Senate Committee on
the Philippines today, taking up the be
ginning of hostilities in February, 1899.
The witness repeated his previous state
ment that the first shot had been fired
by an American. Senator Patterson
asked Gen. Hughes what he had meant
when he said upon hearing the firipg at
first: “The thing is on." After some
sparring between the two the witness
said:
“I felt that they had made an attack
upon us and that we must defend cur
sives.”
“Did you mean simply that you should
defend yourselves or that you should
make an attack also?”
“1 had no intention beyond what I have
stated.”
Mr. Patterson then sought to bring out
the fact that the attack was made before
the Filipinos were ready and Gen.
Hughes admitted that the Filipino mili
tary leaders were absent in a conference
at Maiolos. He said that hostilities were
so active the next day that there was
no opportunity to attempt to heal the
breach.
Gen. Hughes said the Filipinos made
their best fight on the sth of February,
1899. He denied that In subsequent
battles they were slaughtered, but many
were killed when cornered and continued
to fight when they should surrender.
A number of questions were asked by
Senator Dußois on points covered by the
Philippine Government Bill now pend
ing in the committee. In reply to these
Gen. Hughes said he thought that white
labor would be a total failure in the
Philippines and that other labor would
be necessary there. The natives are, he
said, physically weak and lazy and the
witness thought the only resort would b<*
to continue to import Chinese and Japan
ese labor for the present at least.
Gen. Hughes also expressed the opin
ion that it would be well to encourage
negro emigration to the Philippines from
the United States. He added that the
colored troops taken to Samar mixed
readily with the natives and that many
of the latter shed tears when the colored
soldiers removed. Next to the
American negro he thought tihe' Japan
ese most desirable. The Chinese labor
was the most available,!but there was
a prejudice against them on the part of
the Filipinos.
Speaking of the American Chamber of
Commerce of Manila, he said it is eom
-0 posed largely of Englishmen and other
Europeans, "who did not care a snap
for American interests.”
CONDITIONS IN MOBONG 7
Chaffee and Wright Treat Lightly Becent
Warlike Evente.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 8- —Desiring to as
certain the facts as to conditions in the
Province of Morong, Luzon, Secretary
Root recently cabled inquiries to Com
missioner Wright “and General Chaffee,
which have brought forth the following
replies:
“Alanila, March Sth.
‘‘Adjutant General, Washington
“ With reference to your cablegram of
the £th, Secretary of War, facts from
Morong are: About a week ago Presi
rlcnte Cainta was kidnapped. Perpetra
tors this act were new organization gath
ered Morong Province about sixty
strong; vigorously searched for> driven
SIXTEEN PAGES— SECTION ONE—Pages 1 to 8.
to hiding; probably captured in a day or
two: have inflicted no material damage;
no special sgnflcance need or should at
tach ths event.
(Signed) ' “CHAFFEE.”
“Manila, March Sth.
“Secretary of War, Washington.
“There is no foundation for statement
of msurrection in Morong, or that in
habitants are fleeing. Small fragments
ladrorie bands, dispersed and dri\en out
of the mountains of Laguna by Fell’s
operations and from Cavite through re
cent operations constabulary in moun
tains there, having about fifteen guns,
gathered in mountain of Morong and
probably aided by a few outlaws of that
section, raided village, kidnapping pres
idents, small detachment constabulary
under native sergeant attacked but made
no impression, being short of ammuni
tion. Assistant Chief Atkinson on
ground in a few hours with adequate
forc“ of constabulary, assisted in every
way by native governor of province and
inhabitants, made pursuit; have already
killed two, injured one, captured six and
are running them down. Presidente has
been released without harm. So far there
being any hostility on the part of the
mask of the people to American author
ity they give us full information of what
is passing and aid as much as possible.
These ladrones do not interfere with
whites and confine operations to levying
tribute upon and occasionally kidnap
ping natives in remote localities. Noth
ing now in this as in existence under
Spanish Government, less so now than
then. They are being rapidly broken
up and exterminated by constabulary.
No political significance in their opera
tions.
(Signed) “WRIGHT”
BEYOND NIS MEANS
Maj, Rice Says Breese Spent
$4,000 Annually.
Reference to a Decision of Court of Appeals
Draws a Sharp Retart From Judge
Jackson.
(Special to News and Observer )
Asheville, N. C„ March B.—The
Breese-Dickerson trial today opened
with the continued testimony of Major
Rice. He testified yesterday afternoon
as to Breese living beyond his means,
saying that his income was twenty-five
hundred, and,ihat he spent four thous
and.
Major Rice testified this morning as
to his (Rice’s) wealth in 1897 when the
bank failed.
J. W. Dillon, a carpenter, by whom
the defendant claimed some notes were
signed, next took the stand. The State
was trying to prove that he did i.ot sign-
After a hot discussion the notes were
ruled out.
Holingsworth was next put on the
stand. He testified that he signed a
number of notes on the bank at the in
stance of J. E. Dickerson- At one point
in the judge’s remarks Judge Bynum,
thinking he had finished, began talking:
‘ You go off too quek,” said Judge Tack
son. “Is this a bird country? I believe
3 r ou shoot on the wing,”
Postmaster Rollins and A. 11. Brown
were among the witnesses examined, al
so R. R. Rawls, a director in the bank at
the time of the failure.
During yesterday’s session reference
was made to a decision made by court
of appeals. Judge Jackson interposed,
saying that, he knew nothing about the
opinion of the court of appeals and cared
less; that this is a new trial.
A telegram received her** today from
Washington states that North Carolina
will get one of the fifteen survey par
ties which are to be sent to various
States- The surveys will show which
parts of .the State best adapted to cer
tain crops.
MAY BE A SPECIAL MESSAGE.
Setting Forth the Views of the President on
Beci pro city #
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March B.—Speaker Hen
derson and Chairman Payne, of the
Ways and Means Committee, and Senator
Allison, member of the Finance Com
mittee, called at the White House today,
presumably in relation to the pending
controversy over Cuban reciprocity.
There was the most positive declination
to discuss the purposes of the call- It
was said, however, that the President
had in changed his attitude fav
orable to reciprocity. In this connec
tion there were renewed intimations of
a special message which would set forth
the President’s views on the subject.
The Republican members of the Ways
and Means Committee favorable to Cu
ban reciprocity have held long confer
ences to perfect their organization for
carrying forward the contest. In con
nection with these conferences the belief
has gained ground that there would be
a special message, if it proved to be
necessary.
There was renewed talk of compromise
today, one report being that 12 per cent,
reciprocity night be substituted for 20
per cent. Both sides, however, denied
the 12 per cent compromise story.
The plan of having a committee visit
Cuba and investigate she needs for re
ciprocity was revived duffing the day and
was discussed as a possible solution, al
though* there was no indication that
those in authority were ready to accept
the plan.
Captain C- M. Thomas has been assign
ed to the command of the Franklin, at
the Norfolk Navy Yard.
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. SUNDAY MORNING. M " r ' u 9,4902.
THE STRIKERS HEARD
They Close Their Case Before
the Arbitration Com
mittee.
(By the Associated Press.)
Norfolk, |M%rch B.—The street
car strike Is yet unsettled. Shortly
after one o'clock this afternoon it was
announced that the steers had closed
their case before the arbitration (Com
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce.
Nothing beyond this was given out. The
depredations of strike sympathizers put
Norfolk in darkness again last night,
land non union wirenjen under heavy
military guard were busy the greater
part of the forenoon repairing the
damage.
SHOT DEAD IN A SCUFFLE.
Gov. Odell, Wife. Daughter and! Staff Will
Attend Salefa Centennial.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, N. C., March 8. —Hat-
tie Eckles, who is in jail confessed to
day that Arthur Keen shot and killed
Monroe Covington, in her room, Thurs
day morning. She says they were
scuffling over the pistol that fired the
fatal shot. All parties were colored.
The Eckles’ girl also states that Keen’s
father offered her twenty-five dollars to
swear that Covington shot himself.
A special to the Sentinel today from
Albany, N. Y., says: “A committee
composed of Mrs. Lindsay Patterson,
Mrs. Isaac C. Emerson, Mrs. Jessie
Brown McAllister, Mrs. Nelson H. Henry
and Miss Percy Patterson and Miss
Saidy Hall, extended an invitation to
Governor Odell to be present at the
Salem Academy Centennial Celebration
in May. The Governor will be accom
panied by Mrs. Odell and Miss Odell and
his military staff. The members of the
committee were entertained at the exe
cutive mansion and invited to the recep
tion tendered Prince Henry, of Prussia,
at the State capitol.
KICKED IN THE CHEBT.
Mist Annie Cox Thrown From aVehickleon
the Horse’B Heels
(Special to News and Observer.)
Washington, X. C., March B.—While
out driving Friday evening in a surry,
the king bolt of the vehicle broke and
threw' Miss Annie Cox, who was riding
in it over the dashboard on the horses
heels. The horse began kicking, and its
heels struck Miss Cox on the chest. No
outside wound w’ere visible, but Dr.
Tayloe says there may be internal in
juries that may result seriously.
Mr. M. T. Archbell has let the con
tract for his new three story hotel w r ith
a handsome store adjoining to Mr. Bur
well Riddick, a contractor here. The
hotel will be thoroughly modern in every
respect.
Wm. Bell Javeler, who occupies a
building now on the land has been given
tnovin gnotice.
W. H. Albert has purchased the Wei
don bottling works, and is making im
provements in his Union Alley building,
preparatory to moving the machinery in.
Mr. Sam Harrises will manage the brew
ery.
The contract for the N. S. Fueford
Hardware Company’s new three story
building has been let to Burwell Riddick.
)
FUOITIVE3 FBOM JUSTICE
Greene and John F- Gaynor Defaulters on Their
Bonds.
(By the Associated Press.)
Savannah, Ga., March 8. —The time of
the United States court was taken up
today with arguing demurrers to the
(Second 'indictment against the Greens
and Maynors. A. T. and E. H. Gaynors
were in court, but nothing has been
heard from Benjamin D. Greene and
John F. Gaynor, who defaulted on their
bonds yesterday and are now fugitives
from justice.
H. and B. Beer’s Cotton Letter.
(Special to News and Observer.)
New Orleans, La-. March B.—As Live®
pool advices were discouraging our mar
ket opened 7 to 9 points lower, advanced
5 to 7 shortly after on outside buying,
but eased off later on the large estimate
lor New Orlean’s receipts Monday, clos
ing at a net loss of 5 to 6 points on the
day- Egyptian receipts for the waclc
were 110,000 cantars against 150,000 last
year, aggregating 5,966,000 from Sep
tember first to date, against 4,301,000 last
year. Fort and interior receipts today,
were liberal and so far the indications
do not point to any marked decrease as
was anticipated. Cables from Liverpool
say trade is unsatisfactory and spinners
talk of running on short time in the
Royton district. Manchester cables that
2,000,000 spindles working coarse counts
in that district have already entered in
to a short .time agreement. The dis
couraging outlook to textile trade on the
continent combined with short time in
Great Britain and high prices now prev
alent had a tendency to check bullish
enthusiasm. Still sentiment continues
favorable to the article. After such a
rapid advance we suggest that our
friends be very conservative in their fu
ture . operations.
Old Fort, X. C., March B.—Staley Bur
gin, youngest son of Capt. C. S. Burgin,
is dead as the result of a railroad acci- |
dent. He was caught between cars on (
the Southern Railway, at Barber June- I
tion, and crushed to death. He was
raised here and was popular both as a
boy and young man. i
REPORT ONSUFFRAGE
It Will be Taken Up in the
Constitutional Conven
tion Monday.
(By the Associated Press.)
Richmond, Va., March B.—The suffrage
conference decided this morning to take
up the suffrage report in conference
Monday, as soon as the Constitutional-
Convention is called together and the
journal and roll call are read, and to
continue this course until the matter is
decided, allowing no other question to
divert attention. Telegrams were order
ed sent to all Democratic members to be
present on Monday, and if there is not a
quorum, a “call of the house” will cer
tainly be had. Republican members will
have one or two weeks’ vacation.
There was an hour of debate over a
resolution offered by Mr. Thom—that the
convention adjourn each day, beginning
Monday, immediately after assembling
and the suffrage conference be called,
and that the suffrage report be consid
ered in conference until a decision is
reached, to the exclusion of everything
else. The resolution was adoptd.
FLOURING AND GBIST MILLS.
North Carolinia Has $2,905,310 Invested,
Value Products $8,867,462.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March B.—The Census
P*’ liminary summary of statistics! of
flouring and grist mills of the United
States in 1900, shows a total of 25,258.
such establishments with an aggregate
capital of 5218,714,104, wage earners
averaging 37,073 drawing $17,703,418 in
wages. Miscellaneous expenses $10,325, -
588, and cost of material used $475,826,-
345. *
The total value of the products of
these mills in 1900 was $560,719,063,
which comprises 102.524,094 barrels of
flour valued at $348,183,800; 40.035.977 bar
rels of corn meal valued at $73,177,402,
and other products valued at $139,357,861.
The capital and value of products respec
tively, of these mills in Southern States
follows:
Capital. Value.
Alabama $1,047,961 $3,310,757
Arkansas 1,183.052 3,708,709
Florida 123,416 302,737
Georgia 2,504,033 8,330,439
Louisiana 121,281 388,326
Mississippi 225,335 932,816
North Carolina 2,905,310 8.867,462
South Carolina 652,553 2,347J90
Tennessee 5,931.037 21,798,929
Virginia 4,682,688 12,687,267
Accidentally Kills Himself.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, N- C., March S.—Mr.
Clarence Shepherd, of Salem, aged twen
ty years, accidently shot and killed him
self at five thirty this afternoon- He
was a carpenter by trade and had just
returned home from work He picked
up his pistol and began fooling with it,
when it fired. The ball entered the chest
and the young man died in a few min
utes. t
g
At the Gaynor Home.
(By the Associated Press.)
Syracuse, N. Y., March 8. —The Gaynor
Family at Fayetteville refuse to admit
visitors or reporters to their home.
John F. Gaynor, Jr., through a partly
opened door, replied to a question con
cerning his father’s whereabouts,. say
ing that he was in Savannah.
It is believed here that W. B. Kirk of
this city, who is on John F. Gaynor’s
bond, has been secured against loss.
A Little Child Badly Hurt.
(Special to News and Observer.)
High Point, N- C., March B.—Little
Edward Kirkman, son of Mr. and Mrs-
J. Ed. Kirkman, who for several days
had been so very low with pneumonia,
died yesterday morning. Edward was a
sweet little boy and the idol of his par
ents’ hearts.
Yesterday Louise, the little daughter
of Mr. and Mrs- L. J. Ingram, was at
the laundry of her brother and some
how- got her arm caught in the belting.
She was carried several feet, and but for
the quick work in stopping the ma
chinery would have been hurled to in
stant death. Her right arm w'as badly
mashed and the left one bruised consid
erably. Her injuries are very painful
though not necessarily fatal.
Reliable information at hand says
plans are being formulated for three new
factories in High Point. This will make
about five factories here altogether-
Events at Clayton.
(Special to the New’s and Observer.)
Clayton, N. C., March 8. —Work on the
new guard houses for the convicts that
are to be used on the roads in the Clay
ton district is progressing rapidly, and
Hie hands will lie put to work in a few
days.
Miss Mattie Jones, of Gulley’s Mills,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. N. B. Hales,
this week.
Clayton’s cotton market is lively to
day and a large amount is being sold.
Mr. Henry Blount, of Wilson, deliv
ered his lecture on “Rip Van Winkle”
Friday night in the auditorium of the
new schiil building, to a large audi
ence. Proceeds go towards seating the
hall.
Col. John W. Hinsdale, of Raleigh, and
Mr. A. T. Peele, of New York, were
guests Thursday evening of Mr. Charles
W. Horne. (
To-Day’s Paper.
PAGE NINE:
Washington in Lighter v ein.
At King’s Mountain.
North Carolina’s Pine Output.
The Leopard Spots.
PAGE TEN:
Southern Women should Secede, by O.
W. Blacknall. i
Sunday Sermon, George H, llepworth.
PAGE ELEVEN:
Did Job Submit to Vaccination, by Dr.
N- B- Herring. ,
PAGE TWELVE:
In the Literary World.
PAGE THIRTEEN:
Taxation and Democratic Expansion,
by Hon. John D. Bellamy.
New York’s Southern Colony.
PAGE FOURTEEN:
Bill Arp’s Letter.
PAGE FIFTEEN:
The Leopard Spots. (Continued.)
PAGE SIXTEEN:
A Writer’s Request of His Master.
To Promote Education in the South.
Old Men As eLaders.
The Shipp Monument.
Most Important Matter.
Is Compulsory Attendance Necessary?
He Just AVould Have Peace-
The Lates-t Pulpit Sensationalist.
A Three Cornered Raid.
Contempt of Court.
The Postal Telegraph.
Justice Must Be Done.
Pierpont’s Elegy.
.-Talking About Tobacco.
DESTROYED BY FIRE
The Commercial Hotel at
Kinston Gone,
Servant Awakened by Stifling Smoke. Guests
Fscape in Night Clothes. Splendid
Work of Firemen.
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Kinston, N. C., March S. —The Commer
cial Hotel, the second largest hotel in
Kinston, was entirely destroyed by fire
last night with most of its contents.
About 12:45 a. m. a servant who was
sleeping in the rear portion of the build
ing was awakened by the stifling smoke
in her room and rising quickly gave the
alarm to the proprietors. When discov
ered the fire had enveloped both .stories
of the rear portion of the building so
that it is not known whether it caught,
from above or below.
The alarm was at once turned in and
the first effort of the fire company and
the energetic proprietor was to alarm
and rescue the guests, some of whom
were rushed out into the street in night
dress. All were saved but most, of the
clothing and furniture was lost.
About ten minutes after the fire engine
began throwing water on the flames the
pumping apparatus on the engine col
lapsed and could not be repaired. The
hose was then attached to the water
pipe direct and four good streams of
water played on the fire until its ex
tinguishment, about 4 o’clock this morn
ing.
No other buildings were injured except
outbuildings in the rear and belonging
to the hotel, which w-ere destroyed also.
The hotel was owned by Mr. R. H.
Rountree, of New York, and was insured
for $2,500, which will nearly cover the
loss, though the building originaly cost
more than twice that sum.
The proprietors, Messrs. W. F. Morrill
and L. L. Hargrave, lost all their furni
ture and clothing save a mere handful,
r.ot over $25 worth in all, and were in
sured for $1,250, which will about half
cover their Joss-
The fire company did noble and effi
cient work and saved many thousands of
dollars to Kinston. The handsome new
building of T. W. Mewborne & Co., whole
sale grocers, just completed, would un
doubtedly have been consumed but for
their efforts, besides many frame struc
tures closely crowded together and sur
rounding the hotel on all sides.
It is hoped that Mr. Rountree will re
place the burned building with a large,
modern hotel, which is badly needed now.
A BOYCOTT AGAINST CHINESE.
Governor of Colorado Asked by Secretary of
State to Protect Them
(By the Associated Press.)
Denver, Colo., March B.—Governor Or
man W)day received the following tele
gram:
“Washington, D. C., March 7.
“His Excellency, The Governor, Den
ver. Colorado:
“The Chinese Minister advices me of
reported attempt by miners union at
Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, so drive
Chinese out of town. Miners uqien al
leged to have declared boycott against
Chinese, who are said to be peaceable
residents.
“If the facts are understood and rep
resented by the Chinese Minister, the
Department would be pleased if you
would timely take .such measures as you
may find appropriate to prevent violence
and to assure the Chinese protection and
unrestricted enjoyment of treaty rights
and privileges.
(Signed) “JOHN HAY,
“Secretarv of State ”
The Governor replied as follows:
“John Hay, Secretary of State, Wash
ington, D. C:
“Your message of March 7th received.
I shall take up the matter mentioned in
your telegram with the county and town
authorities at Ouray immediately and
ascertain what can be done
(Signed) “JAMES B. ORMAN,
“Governor.”
PIIICE FIVE CENTS.
IRE PRINCE DINED
BY GOTHAM SOCIETY
Opera Stars Wing Flying
Hours With Music,
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Henry Sends a Wreath to be Laid on
Grant’s Tomb.
BRITISH PAPERS WARM WITH SARCASM
John Bull Says They Have Been Led Into I
by Reporls from Correspondents Re*
prtsentirg Americans as Fawning
Upon the Prince.
(By the Associated Press.)
New York, March 8. —The Prince of
Prussia breakfasted at the Waldorf-
Astoria at nine o’clock this morning.
After breakfast the Prince sent Lieuten
ant Commander von Egidy of his suite to
Grant’s tomb to place a wreath on the
dead President’s sarcophagus. His Roy
al Highness felt the need of rest and
said he would remain in his apartments
during the morning.
The wreath sent to Grant’s tomb by
the Prince was nearly nine feet in cir
cumference, was made almost entirely of
laurel and was tied. with broad purple
ribbon.
Ambassador von Holleben, Admiral von
Seckendorlf, Admiral von Tirpitz, Cap
tain von Mueller, Captain von Rebeur-
Paschwitz and Consul General Buenz vis
ited Columbia University today as rep
resentatives of Prince Henry, who was
unable to make the visit in person.
Mrs. Ogden Mills gave a luncheon and
reception today in honor of Prince Henry
at her home, 2 East 69th street. Sixty
persons attended the luncheon, which
began at one o’clock, and about 100 at
the reception which followed. Calve, De
Marchie and Gllibert, of the Metropoli
tan Opera Company, sang: Franz WilCh
zek, violinist, played, and Isalor Luck
stone, pianist, accompanied the singers.
Mrs. Mill’s table was in White and gold.
Prince Henry sat at her right and Mrs.
Clarence Mackey was at the right of the
Prince. Among the others at the table
were:
Ambassador von Holleben, Admiral von
Tirpitz, General von Plessen, Admiral
ven Eisendecker. Admiral von Secken
dorff. Captain von Muller, Count Quadt,
Commander Rebeur-Paschkitz, Liuten
ant Commander von Egidy, Count von
Seekendorff, Assistant Secretary of State
Hill. Major General Corbin, Admiral
Colonel Bingham, Commander
Cowles, Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Cuting, Mr.
and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs.
Clarence Mackey, *Miss Bishop, Mr. and
Mrs. W. D. Sloane, Mrs. Royal Phelps
Carroll, Miss Babcock, Miss Iselin, Mrs.
Gambrille, Miss Jay, Mrs. Cooper Hew
itt, Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt, Miss Thayer,
Miss Gerry, Miss Sands, Mrs. Parsons,
Mrs. Livingston. Mrs. Egerton Winthrop,
Mrs. Corbin, Mrs. Rhinelander, Mrs.
Jennings, J. Pierpont Morgan, Edgerton
Winthrop, Creighton Webb, Stephen Olin,
Heber Bishop and Edward O. Wolcott.
Calve and the others who sang were
heard in the ball room of the Mills’
home, where the reception was held.
Confederate Veterans Meet.
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Henderson, N. C., March B.—The Henry
L. Wyatt Camp of Confederate Veterans
met this morning in the court house in
Hendverson. Every Confederate soldier
in Vance county was requested to be
present. .
The extensive tract of land known as
“Burnside” —the Thomas A. Hardy prop
erty—near Williamsboro, which was re
cently sold here at auction, _ brought
SII,OOO, Mr. John Bulli-eW, of Stovall, be
ing the highest bidder. The tract con
tained 2,10 acres, and about 1,500 of it in
original growth.
Mr. Hardy purchased the place when
he refugeed his family here early in the
Civil War. The residence is among tha
handsome old colonial hemes of North
Carolina.
The Davis and Watkins Company, as
successors to Davis ft Rose, has been
incorporated with capital stock of
000. The incorporators are Messrs. E.
G. Davis, R. L. Watkins, J. R. Single
ton, James S. Davis. S. H. Satterwhite,
W. T. Parker and T. T. Hicks, all of
Henderson.
Mr. J. L. Currin has gone to Texas to
inspect the oil fields around Beaumont
and elsewhere, in which he and other
Henderson people are financially inter
ested.
Wilmington Will Entertain Them.
Wilmington, N. C.. March B.—Commit
tees from the commercial bodies of the
city met this afternoon and arranged a
programme of public entertainment for
Vice-President J. M. Ball and Traffic
Manager Pleasants, of the Seaboard Air
Line, upon the occasion of tbeir expected
visit here next Thursday to look into the
matter of acceding to the request of lo
cal business man in the matter of estab
lishing a double daily passenger train
service between Wilmington and Ham
let- I
Recorder of Deeds Jo.hu C- Dancv. of
Washington, D- C., is here to attend the
ninth anniversary celebration of his mar
riage.