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HAS HOT DEMANDED REMDVALOFSHEARS Judge Purnell Was Indignant and Disgusted AT NEWSPAPER REPORTS Sent no Letter to Department of Justice but it is Intimated Wrote to Senator Pri'chard Concerning Shortcomings of As sistant District Attorney. “There is absolutely no truth in the report sent out from Washington that I have demanded the removal of Assistant District Attorney Oscar Spears.” That is what Judge Thomas R. Purnell, of the Federal court, said yesterday, and he added to it thus: “I -was indignant and surprised when I read the report sent out from Washington, for I have not communicated with the Department of Justice in the matter as it is stated I have.” The events which led up to the words of Judge Purnell are these: On Sunday morning a sensational telegram, dated at Washington, appeared in certain papers, in which it was stated that because of a tilt and a sensational incident in the Federal court here last week, Judge Pur nell had requested Mr. Spears’ removal from his position as District Attorney. There was an incident of the kind men tioned in the court room here, and noth ing was heard of it on the outside. In the trial of a case Mr. Spears continued for a great length of time in asking a witness questions to which he did not get the replies he wanted. Getting weary with the waste of time Judge Purnell asked Mr. Spears to desist, as he did not appear to be succeeding in what he was after. At this Mr. Spears told the judge that he might ask the questions himself. The tone and man ner are said to have been offensive, and it is reported that Judge Purnell told Mr. Spears that his conduct was of the contemptuous kind and was not proper from a subordinate officer to the ourt. Mr. Spears was then told to go on with the case. This took place last Tuesday or Wed nesday and now from excellent sources it is learned that Mr. Spears later want ed to mke an apology in Judge Purnell's private office, but learned that it wa3 no personal matter, but an offence to the court, and that an apology must be in open court. This came, but not until on Saturday morning, when there were few people In court, except the officials. It was a be lated apology, one that should have come when the case in which the trouble occur red had closed. From those who claim to know it is said that the only letter written by Judge Purnell in the matter was one to Senator Pritchard, telling him of the oc currence. In this it is understood tha.. the judge said that he would not permit such conduct in the future in the court. The letter was not to the Department of Justice, through which comes the ap pointment of the Assistant District At torney, and did not demand the removal of Mr. Spears. There are also other reports about the Assistant District Attorney, and these arc that during the time C. M. Bernard was District Attorney the latter did not think his assistant was putting in the work that he ough to, and likewise that the present District Attorney, Col. Harry Skinner, is of the same opinion. In fact, it is rather an open secret that if either of these had the “say so” in the mat ter, off would go the head of Mr. Spears. An eye witness to the scene in the court room says that Mr. Spears was “badgering” the witness, and was using what might be termed “bull dozing’’ methods when he was callecf to account by Judge Purnell. They add that Judge Purnell's remarks were only such as to preserve the dignity of the court, and that Mr. Spears overstepped all sorts of court room etiquette when he told Judge Purnell to question the witness himself. As soon as these words came Judge Pur nell dismissed the witness from the stand. , Some time ago this paper stated that rumor had it that Spears was to lose his official head, and if so the latest trouble of his will hasten his end. As to who will pull down the plum in case he is ousted, that’s an open guess. The names of F. H. Whitaker, of Enfield, chairman of the fight against Judge Clark: George Butler, of Clinton, brother to ex-Senator Butler; Judge E. W. Tim berlake, of Louisburg, and J. A. Giles, of Chatham, are all in tho rumors in the air. Concert at Peace To-night, The musical recital and concert at Peace Institute tonight, the program of which was published in Sunday’s issue of this paper, promises to be a delight ful affair. The prfigram is varied and contains some excellent numbers. The friends of the school are cordially 'in vited to be present. The concert will be given in the chapel and begins at eight o'clock. Claims the Pin. - Secretary of State J. Bryan Grimes has received a letter giving the information that the widow of W. H. Ballard lives in Greensboro. It is remembered that Mr. Geo. B. Morse, of Boston, wrote to T utt’s Pit Alter eating, persons of a bilious habit wiD derive great benefit by taking cn-. of these pills. If you have been DRINKING TOO MUCH, they will promptly relieve the nauscv SICK HEADACHE —* and nervousness which follows, restore the appetite and remove gloomy iee:- ings. Elegantly sugar coated. Take Mo Substitute. Mr. Grimes desiring <o> return a pin found on a battlefield in the Civil Was with the name of W. H. Ballard in scribed thereon. Mr. Grimes has sent Mr. Ballard’s address to Mr. Morse. A LITERARY TREAT FOR RALEIGH. Prof Henry E- Shepherd to Deliver a Series of Lectures in This City in January. Raleigh is to enjoy a literary feast when Prof. Henry E. Shepherd, of Balti-' more, Md., pays this city a visit in Jan uary. Prof. Shepherd will deliver a series of lectures on Sidney Lanier, Alfred Tennyson and Shakespeare, at St. Mary’s College, the Baptist Female University and one or more of the public schools here. Fros. Shepherd, besides being a most graceful and fluent speaker, is one of the best known educators of the day. Since he resigned the presidency of the Charles ton College, he has engaged in educa tional work in Baltimore, Md., from where he comes here. For many years Prof. Shepherd was a personal friend of Alfred Tennyson and he has in his possession now autographs of the great poet that are of historical as well as personal interest. PASTOR ADAMSSTAYS Original Methodist Appoint ments Still in Force. Congregation of Central Church Shew Appreci ation of Pastor by S2OO Increase of Salary. The congregation of Central Methodist church and the friends of its pastor. Rev. G. T. Adams, wore in a pleasant mood last night. Th» members feared that they were going to lose their pastor, whose appoint ment to Trinity church, Durham, reached here Sunday, but the aspect of the case changed and Rev. G. T. Adams remains at Central church. A meeting of the stewards of the church had bten called for last night, and the new presiding elder, Rev. W. H- Moore, now in Durham, had been wired to be present. He did not come, but bet ter still, there came a telegram from Bishop Coke Smith, which said that Mr. Adams was to remain at Central church. The stewards met, but it was a love feast. There was a full meeting of the officers and Pastor Adams was present also. In appreciation of his services the stewards, with a unanimous voice, in creased his salary from SI,OOO to $1,200. There were appreciative talks, and Mr. Adams responded most happily and fer vent prayers were made. It is understood from an authoritative source that Bishop Smith did not under stand the condition of affairs at Central church w hen he sent word of the change of Mr. Adams to Trinity, but that as soon as he did so he telegraphed, saying that Mr- Adams was to stay here. It is also stated by authority that the appointments as read out at conference are still in force, and that in the points which have been spoken of in connection with changes these are still Rev. L. E. Thompson, at Washington; Rev. R. C. Beaman, at Trinity, Durham, and Rev. F. M. Snanburger, at Fifth Street, Wil mington. Hands Off Our Ships says, Secretary Hay. (Continued from First Page.) ain s measures previously decided upon. The officials here do not indicate what will be the final decision in the arbitra tion proposition, but it was apparently made too late to affect the general situa tion. PROPOSAL TO ARBITRATE. No Further Aggressive Measures Until This Matter is Decided. (By the Associated Press.) London, Dec. 15.—The Associated Press has reason to believe that orders will or have been sent to the British commander in Venezuelan waters to take no further aggressive action at present, pending a decision being arrived at on the proposal for arbitration. This came In the form of a proposal through the United States government to submit the claims of Brit ish and German subjects to arbitration, which Lord Lansdowne announced later in the day in tho House of Lords is “now’ under consideration by the British gov ernment.” Lord Lansdowne added: “We are greatly indebted to the good offices of the United States’ minister at Cara cas.” In Ambassador Choate’s absence, Charge d’Affaires White is making every effort to arrange some pacific method of settle ment of the dispute beween Grea Britain and Venezuela. He is in constant com munication with the State Deportment, r.t Washington. Nothing definite has yet boon arranged, but the Associated Press i nderstands that there is some hope of further hostilities being averted. The ne gotiations are handicapped by the ab sence from London of several of the Cabi net ministers as before answer can be given the Cabinet probably will have to meet. No decision is expected before Wednesday. An Aged Couple’s Home Burned Reidsville, N. C., Dev. 13.—The resi dence of Mr. Thomas Carroll, just out of the northwestern limits, was burned to the ground one day this week. Mr. Car roll was away and his aged wife, being alone, did not save anything at all. There was no insurance and this old couple with their faces turned toward life's sunset are left in a bad condition. Mr. Carroll is barely able to provide comforts for himself and wife under fa vorable circumstances, and now that they arc bereft of their home, the battle will be much harder. The total internal revenue stamp sales for the week ending Friday. December 12th, amounted to $2,550.60 at this place. The Reidsville people were presented this morning with the first Issue of the Reidsville Directory. It is a weekly and is published by the Directory Pub lishing Co., with Mr. Edgar F. Barber for its editor. 1 BE NEWS AND OBSERVED, TUESDAY CORNING. DEC. 16. 1902. DEMOCRACY’S CREED 111 BRIEF. Tariff, Trusts and Govern ment Ownership. An Inlervitw Wish Senator Simrnons Secured for the Columns of the New York American. (Special to News and Observer.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 13. —The fol lowing interview from Senator Simmons will appear in tomorrow’s issue of tho New York American as one of a series of interviews on the subjects of the Demo cratic position on the tariff, trusts, and government ownership of railroads, which the American is now publishing. “Opposition to monopolies and to tax ation levied in behalf of individuals and special interests instead of for the pur pose of raising revenue to defray expen ses of the government, economically ad ministered, is fundamental in the Demo cratic creed. In raising the more than four hundred million dollars by customs taxation necessary to meet annual appro priation. abundant opportunity will be afforded without prostituting the power of taxation to purposes of greed to do equity to American labor and industries. There should be no uncertainty in the platform declarations of the party either as to tar iff or as to monopolies. They should be in line with its well known attitude in the past upon these questions. “Under our present economic and in dustrial system there is an undoubted re lationship between the prevailing tariff system and the trusts. Speaking in a general way, the two are inseparable. Therefore, in addition to the general de mand for a return to the Democratic the ory of a revenue tariff, there should be a specific and urgent demand for the fbnne diate revision of the tariff, wherever the duties now imposed furnish shelter to monopolies. The platform should de mand, not only the removal of this tariff shelter as a means of trust disestablish ment, but it should demand the enact ment of adequate prohibitory legislation | and a rigid enforcement of that legisla tion, both for the purpose of dissolving through the courts these illegal combi nations and punishing these who are guilty of participation in its violation. “But all trusts and monopolies are not fed and supported by the tariff. There are combinations of capital that tyavo become, by reason of their control Os the mar kets, practical monopolies which may not be illegal organizations or capable of be ing reached by any prohibitory or penal laws Congress may constitutionally pass, or that it would be wise under our dual system of government for it to enact. These combinations are no less harmful and inimical to the public welfare than monopolies resulting from illegal organ izations. Our platform should demand that this class of combinations be brought under government supervision and con trol. “Government control is not the proper remedy for illegal combinations and con spiracies. The remedy for such organ izations is dissolution, extermination and punishment, in addition to the removal of the inducements and temptations found in our tariff schedules. “There should be no attempt at govern ment ownership of railroads, or of any other subject of private ownership, until it has been conclusively demonstrated that we are powerless to protect the peo ple and government against the control of the railroads and other confederated interests. That time will not come un til the futility of our institutions to ac complish the purposes of their creation has been proven. The question which that situation would present would be one far more serious and fundamental than any question affecting the government ownership of railroads or other utilities —the question of recasting and building anew our whole political system. I do not beliew that time and situation will ever arrive, for, in my judgment, the government has ample powers to protect itself and the people against the en croachments of these influences if an earnest effort, commensurate with the end in view. i£.made: but no such effort will be made while tho government remains in the hands of these who either sympa thize with or see no danger in these en croachments.” Much “Moonshine” Moistens Earth. (By the Associated Press.) Charleston, S. C., Dec. 13.—A special to the News and Courier from Greenville, S. C., says: A party of revenue officers returned to this city today from the Dark Corner sec tion of this county, where they destroyed three large illicit distilleries, and 45,000 gallons of beer, forty-two fermenters, eight gallons liquor and five gallons of low wines. The officers traveled seventy miles on horseback through mountains. No arrests were made. MeetiDg of EpwotthLcagueFosiponed. On account of tho meeting of tlio of ficial board of Central M. E. church last night the Epwortli League meting, which was to have been held, has been post poned until next Monday night. The program for last night will be used at the next meeting. S. A. L. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES. Account of the above occasion the S. A. Li. Railway will sell round trip tick ets to the public for one and one-third first class limited fares for the round trip between all points east of the Mis sissippi and south of the Ohio and Po tomac river, including Washington, D. C. and St. Louis, Mo. Tickets on sale December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st, 1902, and January Ist, 1903. Final re turn limit January 3rd, 1903. FOR STUDENTS. Same rates will apply as shown above on presentation and surrender of certifi cates signed by the superintendents, principal or president of school or col lege. Tickets sold December 16th to 22nd, 1902, final return limit January Bth, 1903. For further information, apply to C. H. GATTIS, C. P. and T. Am Raleigh, N. C. H. S. LEARD, T. P. A., Raleigh, N. C. TRAINMEN GET A RAISE. General Increase Averaging About Five Per Cent Made on the Southern (By the Associated Press.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 13.—A general j increase of wages of trainmen on the ' Southern Railway, averaging about 5 per cent has been granted. Dr. Mclver Spoke. Last night Dr. Charles D. Mclver, pres- | ident of the State Normal and Industrial I College, spoke before the students of St. i Mary’s by invitation of Dr. Bratton. Dr. Mclver called this “a talk,” but it 1 was eloquent and was greatly enjoyed by j the students, who were charmed with the j address. gj Jleiskell's Ointment accomplishes acton- K ! ishing euresci skiuUiseaseh'.utiertiicmost 3 j S powciful internal remedies have la:lei). E j H After bathing tIK“ part with aj, j (2 use J/ns/.iu * Ointment unci it wiii quickly a j n remove all Blotches, Pimples, JOrupnonn £j and Korea, ('urea Teller, Erysipelas, Kalt rc ta Kheum. Kcnld Head, ttcli, Hingworms, S j a Ulcers, Piles, Barter's Itch; relieves and Jj H heals Burns and KcaUls. Makes the skin I m soft and beautiful. Prescribed by phy- 8 I E sicians for half n venture. A l druggists hoc. J R Send for free book of testimonials. |j itUUMWft, ItO'. U-'O'. I* < (>., 1 Mill.:. ’] DR. JOSEPH GRAHAM, Physician. Oliice Carolina Trust Building Inter-State and Bell ’Phones. Atlantic Coast Line It. it CONBKNHKD SCHELJLB. TRAINS GOING SOUTH dated a . o j .L Dec. find, lgrj. ©*3 6*B ! o'S~ 6’Bl o”5 Ssfi ISO iSSQt» izO| SSO (A.M.IP. H IP. M.|A M.|P. St | Leave Weldon 11l 50’ 9 38 1 Ar. Rocky Mt 1 00 10 82 1 I _ IP- M.|_ | Leave Tsroro |l2 22|..,..| 7 22| |..... l. Rooky Mt 10510 02 762 64512 6) Leave Wilson 1 59 11 10 8 31 6 26 24< Leave Seim? 2 55 11 60 Lv. Fayetteville 4 30 1 12 Ar. Fioreaca 7 36 8 15 fP. M. A.M. Ar. Gojdiboru BWj j Lv. Goldiboro j 1 30| H It Lv. Msgnoli* j 8 57] 4 Si Ar. Wilmihutou |lO 10j 8 Ot P M.|A.M.]P. M TRAINS GOING NORTH. _ IA. M. | IP. M.| \ -r h . I I uri £ v e-f .o' . i £ - >-* ►,,§ m vk| * r 6*3 o’3 i djf i 6*3! oT SKC A ftooi SKQ| 55G *£. Lv. Florence 10 051 | 8 05 . Lv. Fayetteville .... 12 40j 10 09 j.... Jieave Selma 2 101 H 25 )•••• Arrive Wilson 2 67) 12 07 j.... |A.M.| |F. Lv. Wilmington j 1 00 8 * Lv. Magnolia 8 9* Lv. Goldsboro I 7 86 9 5/ 12 2* - .A-ALipTiiTtpr a. Leave Vfflaon I 2 351 8 20111 34j10 451 1 b Ar. Rocky Mt j 3 30] 9 60|12 10,11 23) 1 Cl Arrive Tarboro I 9 34 j.... Leave Tarboro 2 31| j.... Lv. Rocky Mt I 3 60| 112 431 1.... Ar. Weldon 1 4 63|.. ..j 137 j ].... Yadkio Division Mats Line—Train leaves Wii mington, 9:10 a. m., arrives Fayetteville 12:20 tn., leaves Fayetteville 12:42 p. nu, arnvea as ford 1:58 p. rn. Returning leaves San’ore s: p. m., arrive Fayetteville 4:20 p. rn., leave Fa; ! etteville 4:30 p. on. nriives Wilmington h j p. tn. Sennettsville Branch—Train leaves Bennefxuvtt, 8:10 a. m., Maxton 9:05 a. ra., Red Spriags 9:3: j a. m., Parkton 10:41 a. tn., Hope Mills 10:55 a m. , arrive Fayetteville 4:45 p. m., Hope Mills S:W ; p. tn. Red Springs 5:43 p. rn., Maxtou 6:19 p j m., arrives Bennettsville 7:15 p. m. Connections at Fayetteville with train No. 7t ; at Maxton with Carolina Central Railroad. a» j Red Springs with the Red Springs and Bowmort Railroad, at Sanford with the Seaboard Air Lib* and Southern Kailway, at Uulf with Durham one Charlotte Railroad. Train No. 78 make* close connection at Wel>lo for all points North daily ail rail via Kichmooi* H. M EMERSON, Genera! Passenger Agcv J. A KENLY, General Manager, f. If. EMERSON. TTatfic Manager. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Take notice that the partnership of M, C. Sorrell and J. E. Franks, under the name of Southern Lumber Company has been dissolved, »the entire plant and fixtures and accounts having been pur chased by J. R. Franklin. Said Frank lin assuming the liabilities of said firm. M. C. SORRELL, J. E. FRANKS. 12-2-lw-lwks Cross & Linehan Co. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. What is more useful or appropriate for a CHRISTMAS Present than something in Clothing or Furnishings. We are in a position to show you the correct thing in every department. I t will be to your interest to see what we have to select from before making your purchases. STYLISH CLOTHES, SWELL OVERCOATS, AND UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS. You will find here in abundance NEW THINGS IN HOLIDAY NECKWEAR. Come in, it is a pleasure to show you. Cross & Linehan Co. Up to-Date Clothiers and Furnishers, Raleigh Agency For WYLER’S W. [[.King Drug Company, Wholesale Druggists. Raleigh, N C. If You Love Your Wife Gas Heats Your Room Give Her a Gas Stove. Well in Six Minutes. i STANDARD GAS | p 45 l ELECTRIC CO ♦ £ Cheapest Heat and Best Love light in wife's Eyes Cheapest Light & Best. Preserved by Gas Light. WWWBMMBMB / r /-} Driving stnias hc\ es ’ Expect to Do H a “Driving Christmas 1 M Good old St. Nick is holding the ~yv reins here, and we’ve given him the \ at! I right of way. The whole store has >1 taken on a holiday aspect and has WTggtfßßMßreßaißfflawMsaßaEßMMrß become the Mecca of thrifty shoppers. St. Nick says he knows of no more appropriate gift than A Framed Picture. We have an unusually large and varied line of Pictures, framed and $ unframed, at all sorts of prices. Having the I LARGEST FRAMING PLANT IN THE STATE. We can guarantee our work to be more satisfactory and less expensive than that of any other house in our line. A visit here will help you select just the right gifts for the folks on your Christmas list. I WEATHERS & UTLEY. | ART STORE. Raleigh, N. C. j Shoninger Piano Is the biggest value for the money of any Piano in this market. It lias been « standard make for years. Are noted for their eveness of scale, full, rich tone; lightness of touch, artistic ease and durability. Prices moderate. Terms reasonable. - • ; Darnell & Thomas, Raleigh, N. C. 5
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