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STATE NEWS
Interesting North Carolina Items
In Condensed Form.
Geonre W. Vanderbiltfs estate in Bun.
combe Ta being considerably increased by
the purchase oi land in tne western wc
uon oi toe county.
The in pre me court of the United States
folly sustains tbe power oi governor to
respite a person sentenced for contempt
oi court, as in tne uoroam case at Btates-
mie.
It is probable that Charlotte will hare
a $400,000 hotel. New York capitalists
are said to be negotiating for the pur
chase of the Morebead property and
erecting a handsome hotel, to be called
The Morebead,
An old colored woman, Mandy Tyre,
while attempting to light a fire witb ker
osene at her home in Newbern, on Sun
day, had her clothes saturated with the
oil which cauirht on fire and she was
burned to death.
JudsonC. floneycutt, of North Caro
lina, has been sentenced to a year in the
penitentiary at bard labor for desertion
from the army. Bis father is a well
known Baptist preacher, who is now in
Florida, where he went in the hope that
the climate would benefit his fast-failing
health.
Lumberton Argus: Provisions are
Ttniniy very high and also scarce on
the farms. As a consequence tbls will be
a very expensive crop. A great many
farmers will have to buy all they will eat
and feed to their stock (except bay, and
some will have to buy that) right from
the start. ,
Winston Journal: There seems to be a
great stir among the dogs in the eastern
part of this county and also in Guilford
county. Many of the cattle are suffering
death at the moutbs oi maa aogs ana
several people have also been bitten. Bey
eral dogs were killed at Colfax Monday
and four were killed at Friendship Wed
nesday.
Mt Airy Newt: Ex-Judge W. P. By
num. ot Greensboro, denies tbat be is
candidate for congress and accompanies
hie denial with these emphatic -words
T ? Whenever yoa bear roe rising up and
wanting to run for congress, or any
other political position, yoa may know
that I am bereft of reason and am a fit
nbfeet for the lunatic asylum." It
clear Judge Bynnm has no idea of push
tog bimseu on anyooay.
Charlotte Observer Visitors from Lin
coin county who were in Charlotte Sat
urday brought intelligence of the death
of Quince Baumgardner. a young white
man, which occurred Thursday evening
and was tne result oi a gun-snot wouua
Inflicted by Mrs. Stiller, a woman who
lives near Lowesviiie. Baumgaruner,
while drunk, was trying to breakdown
' the door and force an euterance into the
honse the Stiller woman was in.
Durham Herald: There was a double
death In Hay ti at an early hour Satur
day morning an aged husband and wife
nassed away at the same time. The de
ceased were Kin Scott, about 93 years o:
' age, and his wife, Frances, who was
about 80 years old. They were taken ill
a few days ago and during their illness
- occupied the same bed. Those who were
watching by their bedside say that they
- passed away exactly at tbe same time.
, Yadkin Ripple: Report has it that
man in this vicinity has a cat that fol
lows him to the field and that was taken
up by a large hawk the other day. It is
aaid that the hawk carried tbe cat up
' some fifty or sixty feet before Thomas
"got ready for business, and then hawk
. feathers filled tne air tor a uttie wnue
and cat and hawk hit the ground. The
- hawk was dead, but tbe cat was in good
" ' shape and trotted off none the worse for
his aerial voyage. .
A pamphlet is in' preparation at Ral
e'gh giving Information regarding col
leses and hitth schools, as well as all
other private schools in the State. One
of the compilers says there are eighteen
: well defined denominational colleges in
the State, and that these have 2,700
students. (I here are tne university and
two State eolleaes wltb students.)
There are S25 private schools, including
high schools, wltb au.ooo pupils in at
tendance. The teachers of 250 of these
teach public schools as long as tbe
, money lasts and then supplement this
, with what are termed "pay scdoois."
Washington Cor. Charlotte Observer:
The Republican contingent here appears
much pleased over tne announcement
that John W. Atwater, who represented
the Raleigh district In congress, has
thrown his political fortunes with them.
The information earns be re tnrougn a
friend of the late Democratic congress
man, and la regarded as authentic. While
a number of gentlemen were discussing
Mr. Atwater's cb antra of faith today, ex-
Benator Marion Butler joined hi the con
venation, and what he had to say was
slaroiflcant In that it seemed to Indicate
. where he stood politically. He smiled
lis approval when informed regarding
the subject under discussion, and ob
served that Atwater had at last gotten
r -bt, as be was doubtless miserable in
Ijs late politS associations.
Typewriter paper for sale at Thx Fbxb
Pexos oCoa. . i
INSTITUTE! ITEMS.
February 10, 1902.
Mr. Roy Dawson vMitod relatives near
Grifton Sunday.
Mies Pennie Claytor, of Kinston, is vis
iting Mrs. B. P. Hardy.
Mr. J. J. Bryan, who has been tore-
keeper at Grlmesland, returned home Fri
day night.
Miss Nettle Hardy left last week to at
tend school at tbe uaremont uoiiege,
Hickory, if. U.
Mr. F. R. Hodges is losing a great
many hogs by cholera. He also lost a
fine Jersey cow Saturday night.
Mr. Guy Dawson, also Mr. Guy Wels-
ton and mother, spent Saturday night
and Bunday in Greene and Pitt. . We hope
tbe boys saw their best girls beiore they
came home.
Don't forget to come to the Valentine
basket party here Friday night. Feb. 14,
for the benefit of the M. El church. We
are expecting to have a good time and
wish all tbe boys would be sure and bring
their best girls.
Tbe Old Maids Convention last Friday
night at LaGrange was well attended by
onr boys, and all report a fine time. We
are glad to say that our town had such
a charming "Old Maid" as Miss Violet
Ann Ruggles to represent us that night.
Mr. Thomas D. Wilson's house Was
burned down Saturday night about 1 1
o'clock. He saved only a few things.
The fire originated in the kitchen, p-r-
hap caught Irom tbestove. .boss about
f 1.500: no Insurance. We all sympa
thise withftIrrwilsonm' his great iocs,
and Mies Hattie, his sister, who was
living with him got everything she had
burned up.
LaGRANGB ITBM8
Fees Pbibs Bureau,
LaGrange, Feb. 10, 1902,
The first quarterly conference of tbe M
E. church wae held with the church at
Trinity Saturday.
Mr; R. M. Harper has sub-rented tbe
Fields Hotel to Mr. O. H. Tailor, of
Hookerton. Mrs. Johu Taylor will have
charge with Mr. Taylor.
The Old Maid's convention realised $50
by their efforts on Friday night. The
costumes, the acting of tbe different mem
bers and tbe nappy nits made at tbe
young men were very amusing.
Rev, H. B. Anderson, pastor M. E.
church here. LaGrange circuit, moved
into the parsonage here Thursday. He
has filled his appointments on the circuit,
but until Thursday had not moved here,
The public school here will dose April
IT. Prof. Matt Wooten received a tele
gram Friday from Gov. Ay cock signify
ing his acceptance of an invitation to de
liver the literary address on that occa
sion. - '
The dwelling on Mr. G. L. Taylor's
farm, near here, occupied by Mr. Ralph
Kennedy, was destroyed by fire Friday
night. Origin of fire unknown. The fire
was so far under way when discovered
tbat Mr. Kennedy was unable to save
anything. Mr. Taylor's loss was about
f 1,500; no insurance.
WOODINQTON ITEMS.
' February 10, 1902.
Mr. and Mrs. Lake Rouse attended
church at Sandy Bottom Sunday
Mr. Luther Outlaw, of Duplin county.
visited at Mr. t. w. Hectors Sunday.
Mf. Hardy Hill, of near Airy 'Grove,
spent Saturday night at Mr. Win.
Stroud's. ; V ;.v,.i ;
Mrs. Burwell Stroud, of Kinston. spent
from Friday until Sunday at Mr. Win.
Strouds. - v ;y -v- ?'; y
Mr. and MrsC. R. Stroud, of Repose.
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Stroud, Sunday, v .-v
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Loftin, of Coa
homa, visited ber parents, Mr. and Mrs.
. W. Eecton, Bunyay. .j
There are a number of mad dogs In
tbls section. Mr. JUddie House, Jr.,
killed lour Saturday morning.
Mr. Blackbridge Harper, of Kinston.
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
warper, sr., irom Saturday untu Mon
day, .v..;:- ..-.-
About twenty-five of ' Woodington's
oung girls and boys met at Mr. T. 1.
troud's Thursday night and enjoyed
reception.' v - . r
Mfsses Janle Stroud Helen and Florence
Waller. Mess. Thomas. Eddie. Carl and
Travis Stroud, Eddie Rouse and Eddie
Williams, attended church at Shady
Urovs Sunday. ' ;.
Great lire 8priafleld.
8pringfleld. Ohio. Februrary 10 The
great Kaet street shops formerly owned
by ex-reaper king, Whitney, now tbe
property of Senator Fairbanks, of In
diana, are burning and wiU be entirely
destroyed. The shops are the second
largest in the world. The loss so far Is
one million and the fire spreading.
LaTXL
The firs baa been controlled, rbe loss
heavy.
The Best PreeeripUoa for Malaria
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A BIG FIRE.
a
Paterson, ST. J., Swept By Confla
gration. Bight Million Dollar
Worth of Property Ooosnmed.
Two Uvea Lost and Sixty-Three
In lured. Twenty-Six Blooks In
Heart of City Burned.
Paterson, N. J., Feb. 9th. A great fire
sweit tnrougn this place today, and in
Its desolate wake are the embers and
ashen of property valued at $8,000,000.
It burned its way through the business
section of tbe city and claimed as its
own a majority of tbe finer structures
devoted to commercial, civic, educational.
end religious use, as well as scores of
houses.
There wee but small tribute of life and
injury to the conflagration, but hundreds
are Me homeless and thousand without
employment. A relief movement for the
rate of those unsheltered and unprovided
for has already been organized, and
Mayor John Hencbeiiffe vald tonight
tbat Paterson would be able to care for
her own without appealing to tbecharitj
oi other communities and. state.
Situation As Been Alter fire.
Paterson, N. J.. Feb. 10 Dynamite
is being need thin morning t shatter the
tottering walls standing in tbe vity ball
district, menacing the iivm of ttmnii.
unlmatwu and citisens guarding and
working in the ruins of the fire, which
started Ht midnight Saturday night and
burned 12 hour, destroying the heart of
tbe city. The rums of tbe first National
Bank were tackled first, A small charge
of dynamite was set tiff at the base of the
front and ivar walls which came down
in a sucm-ssion of crashes that echoed
throughout the city. ' Other dangerous
walls, will be rased as speedily -as pos
sible. A military sentry fired ' several
shots at a man this morning, suspected
of being a ghoul. Mayor Hinchcliffe has
ordered no mercy to ghouls. The city
is under martial law.
Mayor Hinchcliffe today issued his
statement to tbe ne wspapere: "Tell the
nnhlirt t.h&t Pnt-nrann m lnlnr hnainAaa
at the same bid stand' find. 5l send out I
no call for relief The cftisensreBercdmih
mlttee is prepared to meet all demands.
Our lose is , tremendous, but will; fall
largely on well-to-do corporation and
tbe city itself. All the city records gone
and tax rolls and registers of vital sta
tistics. Paterson will have to start
anew."
The latest report oi tbe losses oi prop
erty is eigne million, lives iwo, iiijureu
63. Four hundred families are homeless
Twenty-six blocks were burned. Two
hundred dwellings and apartments were
burned. Five thousand persons are out
of work.' Eighty-five public buildings
and pieces of business were destroyed
Both th gas and electric lighting works
were destroyed.
New York. Feb. 10. Mayor Low to
day sent a meeeeire of sympathy and an
offer of help to Mayor Hincboliffe of
Paterson. -
Kin Coal's Centennial.
Wilkesbarre. Pa. Feb. 11. One hun
dred years ago today the leading resi
dents of the town of Wilkesbarre gath
ered in Fell's tavern and successfully dem
onstrated tbe practical value of anthra
cite coal as fuel. The winter was severe,
and rumors having reached the town
that tbe "black rock." which was found
about the town in plenty, was a fuel and
save sood heat. It was decided to try it.
At first the landlord of the tavern hesi
tated, owimr to the expense incurred In
building a new fireplace, but after sev
eral friends volunteered to stand their
share, Mr. Fell consented, A grate was
built and most oi tbe notable persona in
tbe town assembled at the tavern to
the event, which was successful .beyond
their most sansuine expectations. Mr.
Fell and his companions circled about
tbe new fireplace, piled wood upon the
bottom of the grating, dumped coal on
top, and after igniting it, watched
breathlessly for' results. After awhile
some of the coal was seen to fall apart,
but the greater part of It glowed, and
soon after burned merrily. After the In
cldent of that nlgbt the practical use of
anthracite coal was assured.
Today, in celebration of tbe centennial,
tbe city officials of W llkesbarre and men
prominently identified with the coal In
dustry in Pennsylvania and other states,
assembled In the room where the historic
experiment was made and listened to pa
per and addresses commemorative oi
the event. Tbe grate which was used on
the eventful night of February 11, 1802.
still exists. It was tbe center of much
attraction at the Centennial exposition
in Philadelphia in 1876 and was stolen
at the closs of tbe exhibition. . Detectives
recovered it after weeks of search. Later
it was stolen again and was again re
covered. The wall which, first held it
crumbled some time ago, but was rebuilt
and made to look just like the original.
"I have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for a number of years and have no
hesitancy In saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and croup I
have ever used in my family. I have not
words to express my confidence tn this
remedy. Mas. J. A. Moohe, North Star,
Mich. For sal by J. E. Hood, dnigUt.
SCHOOL TBU8TKXS NOW FREE.
By Consent of Bote Parties Jndjre Allen
Dissolves lajenetloa Beetralnlnar Hehool
Tmstees Tmm Bnylaflr Webb Iot For
School Mite.
We published a few days ago to fol
lowing: ,
North Carolina, Lenoir County,
In superior Court, Jan. Term, 1H) J
a. K. Moseley 1
a V
yjudgment.
L. Harvey et als. i
Upon careful readlrg of the matter set
out in tbe answer filed in tbls cause, tbe
plaintiff now comes into court and enters
a nou-suit and withdraws the temporary
restraining order issued In tbls cause.
That said non suit is taken for tbe rea
son, first, that defendants allege under
oath in their said answer that they have
not selected a graded school site neither
do tbey intend to purchase tbe Webb
lot.
Simh onb & Wabd,
Wooten & Wootkk,
Atty's for Plaintiff.
We were handed the following this
morning by the clerk of court. "Inas
much as the judgment heretofore filed
has been published, in order to set tbe
public aright in regard to this matter 1
call attention to . the fact that the
former judgment had been withdrawn
and the following judgment substituted
by tbe consent oi all parties thereto.
We publish the judgment which explains
itself.
North Carolina, Lenoir County, Superior
uourt.
U. H. Moseley, ixmt Hlnes et als vs
L. Harvey et als and the board of trus
tees of the Kinston graded schools.
In tbls cause the plaintiffs baving ap
plied to X. V. Winston, judge, lor
restraining order wbicb ae made re
turnable before the undersiirued and bv
htm transferred by t-onfent to Walter
Nell, indue, and the parties by their at
torneys baving consented that the un
dersigned may sign a decree dissolving
the said restraining order, thn plaintiff
Nreeinir thereto ou account of tbe alle
gations in relereut to tbe pun-base ot
Ite set forth la their sworn answer. Now
therefore it i considered and adjudged
that the said restraining order be and
the same ie dissolved. -
O. H. Allen.
n -namrtt.
Jjy coD8en,!'
Judge, 6th District.
Simmons & Wabd,
WOOTKN 4t Wo-rTEN
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
l. T. OnMOND,
Att'y for Defendants,
As we understand It tbls does away
with all legal restrictions on tbs board
of trustees from buying any site they
may choose.
FOUJLLY MtTRDERKD.
John R. Caton Snot et his Home Near
Aurora, Beenfort County. Four Arrests
Made. t.
Ktwfeera Jours -1, 111K
At his home, two miles from Aurora,
Beaufort county, John K. Caton was
foully murdered lv some person or per
sons, at present unknown, on Sunday
niirht.
Mr. Caton. was seated, reading, when
a shot gun was fired through a window
at him, striking him in the head, and in
stantly kUllncr him.
The story Wading up to tbe probable
reason for this murder, is as follows:
On Februrary Ctb, Dave Gardner, a
colored man, was arrested at Aurora,
?harged with selling whiskey without
license.
. Gar dnerwas brought to Newbern and
his case was beard before United States
Commissioner Charles B. Hill, who com
mitted Gardner to jail At this trial Ca
ton was the principal witness against
trardner. -
Yesterday Commissioner Hill had
'phone message from W. J. Boyd, at Au
rora, who asked tbat a deteoeive be sent
to Aurora to take up toe murder matter,
Mr. H01 wired United States District At
torney Harry Skinner for instructions in
tbe matter.
Last Dtffht word wae received that the
coroner had held an inquest on the Caton
murder, and tbat.d Daniels, whits,
two sons of Gardner, tbe colored man
mentioned as being in jail here, and ons
other negro, were held prisoners, to
await trial for the murder.
. -. Welfclnar Maekinee.
Weighing machines and scales of
some kind were In use 1800 B. Ci, for
ft ta said that Abraham at that time
"weighed ooV 400 ahekels of silver,
current money, with the merchant to
Ephron, the Hlttlte, as payment for a
piece of land. Including the cave and
an the standing timber "in the field and
ta the fence." - This la said to be the
earliest transfer of land of which any
record survives and that the payment
waa made In the presence of witnesses.
The original form of the weighing
scale was probably a bar suspended
from the middle, with a board or shell
suspended from each end, one to con
tain the weight, the other to contain
the matter to be weighed. The steel
yard was probably so called from the
material of which It was made and
from' Its former length. It Is. also
known as the Roman balance and Is of
great antlgnlty.
i BfitlGAin GOLOSH.
aMst$Hv4
A HOR3LTS3 PROPOSITION.
I have a fine Mule, Barn and Buggy
that I wish to sell for cash or on time
with good security. Tbe Mule, Bugs?
and Harness are In good condition. The
Mule is gentle, a good driver and wil
work to anything. Come nnd look teem
over. C. E. SPEAR.
The Bicycle Man.
YOU DON'T MEAN IT I
I certainly do, and It is good for either
Bread or Pastry. How can be do itf
He simply bought one car load at the
right time and the right price, and ft Is
rittht Flour 4.50 par barrel while it
lasts at
W. M. CARROLL'8,
8taple and Fancy Grocer.
North Street.
WHITE LAWNS.
Having bought a large quantity of
White Lawns considerably under price
we offer
flOc quality at 25c.
20c qnalttv at 15c.
V2c quality at 10c.
10c quality at 7Jic.
OKTTINOERS.
OOMB UP.
Yes, if yon buy your Sed Oats from
us tbey will beyond a rtnubt. We also
have a large stock of Hay, Grain and
Feed. We are headquarters for every
thing in our line.
Come to see us.
NEUSE MILLING CO.
W. A. LaRoque's late stand.
IF YOU ARB
once a customer of ours yon will always
ne. we seep a iuii stock of Staple and
Fancy Groceries and can fill sat of your
housekeeping wants in tbat line. Give
us a trial. We'll treat yon rlarht
.J. H. ALEXANDER,
General Store.
North Street.
WB LIKE TO BAT.
So does every healthy Dsrson. Mae-
daily when tbey have something nice.
If yon buy your srocerles from us yon
win have It and It won't cost you more
than it's worth either. Just stop our
w Aaron or 'phone your order. It will
have prompt attention.
LaROQUK ft ROUNTREE,
The Up-to-Date Grocers.
DON'T GET MAD
at your wife just because you did not
rest well last nis-ht. Was there a Inn
In tbe mattress or did the spring sanr?
If so yoa should eall and see Qulnn
Miller, dealers In Furniture and Hosss
Wm.lakt.XM a4 1 1 i
a comfort. Just think, a White Enameled
Brass Trimmed Bed with Woven Wire
Springs and Mattresses for 760 cents.
ARB YOU ONB
who is going to build or anticipates
building? If so we wish to let ft be
known that we can furnish on receint of
order Framing and Box Boards, cat
from Long Leaf Pines, also all kinds of
Dressed Lumber. Come and examine
our stock and sret onr prices before rtnr-
cbasing. Thanking our customers for
past oatronaare and honlmr tn im
Fsame, we remain,' Yours truly, : '
THE GAY LUMBER CO.
Prompt Deliver.
BARGAINS IN PRINTING.
We have some more of those' Letter
Heads, Note Heads. Bill Beads and
Statements In fine quality colored bond
papers, pink and blue. Tbey are good
value for price charged.- If In need of
some stationery examine these goods
before making your selection. - Letter
Heads 500 for f 1.75, 1,000 for $3.00.
Note Heads 600 for 11.85, 1.000 for
$2.25. Fine Old Hampshire Bond pink
Note Heads BOO for $1.65, 1,000 for
$2.65. Fine blue or pink Bill Heads,
7x8 Inches, 500 for $1.40, .1.000 for
$2.40. Statements, sletrant analitv boas'
papers In blue, pink, lemon or salmon.
600 lor IJ.60, 1,000 for $2.50.
Tn Fbxb Pbxss Job Printing DeiiarV
ment has on band a lot of about 20,0t$
cheap Note Heads ft wishes to dispose of
quick to make room for more desirable
goods. They are cream colored, are
strong bat not good quality. II say
customer can uss tbs entire lot we v-3
sell them printed and padded for only Ti
cents per 1,000. In 1,000 lots lor $1 Jl
par 1,000, In 5,000 lots for S3 easts fsr .
,000.