davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
NASHVILLE CENTENNIAL.
Wilmington Day, May Goth, Marked by
Elegant Banquet--IndustTia Conven-

" lHtlHSlcl-DaE, May -Uth, Marked by
Elegant Banquet-Industria Conven-
ti1n. a fls-a sq,t 4
Nashville, Tenn. May 22.-lSpecial)-
May 20th WAS selected as Wilmington
Day ut the CentenniaI, and was celebrat-
ed by banquet, which was served in the
sl,acious hall (about 1OOx25 feet. in the
Seaboard Air Line Car. on the Exposi
ton Grounds. This car is headquarters
for visitors from the Seaboard terri
tory. and during the season there will be
Il number of such entertainments given,
by the various cities and towns interest
ed. Invitations had been sent out to IA
large number of people. A delegation of
Ohio editors and friends were among
the guests. Your correspondent also
wore the Wilmington badge and greatly
enjoyed the occasion. The day was clos
ed by a fish supper. at which shad. rock.
sheephead and other varieties of fish were
served.
| was an interested observer in the in.
terest of Raleigh. On the outside of the
car, Raleigh, \. c., speaks to the pass
ing crowd, and on the inside out panel
North Carolina views.
Wilmington sent delega ton of about
twenty-five of her citizens. including a
number of her fair ladies, and seats pro-
vided for 80 delegates to the Industrial
Convention, which met at II o'clock and
remained in session all day, an account
OF which will be sent you. This cOnven-
tion is one of a number that has met dur
ing the present year, at the call of John
L. Patrick, the Industrial Agent of the
Seaboard Air Line. This road is making
great efforts to benefit the country
through which it runs, and as over GOO
miles of their road is in North Carolina, /
am much interested in their work. The
convention was presided over by Col. r.
n. Love. of Chester, S. c., with George
Allen secretary.
The opening address was made bv Col.
j. L. Patrick, with short reports and talks
by nearly 100 men. The morning papers
contain an elaborate report of the meet
ing. y large amount of work has been
done during the past ninety days. The
plans are first to clean up. demolish old
fences, old buildings, or to repair and
paint or whitewash them, to plant trees,
lay out parks, and to make the States
interested more inviting to Northern set
tiers. There are some buildings even in
Raleigh that might be pulled down to the
advantage of the place, and benefit of the
surrounding property. l have just met
our mutual friend, Mr.. Green formerly
of the State Museum He is i'm charge
of the railroad exhibit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.
Annual Literary Address by Rev. DR..
Creasy-Sermon by Rev. Allen Joy.

Annual Literary Address by Rev. DR..
Creasy-Sermon by Rev. Allen Joy.
Guilford College, n. c., May 24-(Spe-
ciaD-Rev. w. S. Greasy, of Winston
tonight delivered the annual address
before the literary societies. He had
chosen as his subject, ''The Alphabet Of
the jehovah In a pleasing and enter
tanning manner the speaker proceeded to
refer to the various attributes and ele-
ments of nature as the various letters of
Gods alphabet which men must take and
with them spell out the great truths of
the Creator. He told how the great in
ventiOns of man Were but the combining
of words from the various letters of God S
great picture book. Dr. Greasy is quite
an Impressive speaker, and his rmarks
were closely listened to by the audience
Rev. Allen JOY, of Richmond, Indiana.
arrived tonight. He will tomorrow de-
liver the sermon to the graduating class.
Allen Joy is a minister of great sprituali-
ty and power, and one of the most wide
ly known among the Society of Friends.
"A very large audience is expected to be
present.
Monday night will be given the Phonic
Recital.
The graduating exercises of the senior
class will be held in King Hall on Tues
day forenoon, May 25th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY.
DR.. Hufham and Rev. James e. White
Charm With Their Eloquence.

Oxford, \. c., May 24.-(Special.)-
The commencement exercises of Oxford
Female Seminary opened Sunday morn
ing in the handsome new Baptist church
with a sermon before the Maggie Mutt
Missionary Society by the Rev. DR.. J. d.
Huffman, of Henderson. 1t was Il strong,
clear and interesting address. Last even
ing, in the same edifice, Rev. J. E. White,
of Raleigh, delivered the baccalaureate
sermon before the graduating class. Mr..
White is an orator, bearing a striking re-
semblance to W. J. Bryan. His address
was mastery, logical and eloquent. HIS
text was from first Corinthians, sixth
chapter and 18th and Goth verses. 1t was
one of the most eloquent discourses ever
heard in Oxford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25

That lonr-promised and longed-for
Mckinley wave Of prosperity and Loge
Harris Republican dry rot have struck
town at last.
There has for some time
been some forerunning shadows
sof this event, such straws
as the selling of a mans household eff
fects by the sheriff at the court house
door, or the foieclosing of mortgage,
and the like. But it was only yesterday
that the prosperity wave reached here in
all its fullness. And such deluge it was
as to swamp, submerge ana Destroy tue
Mckinley organ itself.
This tom-tom beater. prosperity howier
and railroad organ. that has been an
nouncing to an anxious though exceed
inyly limited number of friends. just
twenty-six days in the month, that it had
come here to stay, breathed its last yes
terday morning. 1t now seems that some
how that announcement was mistake.
The hands of the town clock
pointed to the hour OF ~,
when Deputy Sheriff Rivers
announced the Tribune's demise by walk
ing in and taking charge of the establish
ment. even unto the love letters of Col.
Weary -Waggles Hayward, the editor
These, however. were later released on
the receipt Of note from the Colonel.
Z who is sick in bed, saying that they were
from young lady whose tender senti-
ments toward himself he did not wish
made public. Colonel Weary's gallantry
was respected and the letters sent to him.
While an inventory was being taken
the following obituary; was written and
sent out by the employees who had just
fled their claims and had the sheriff to
take charge of the office. The sarcasm OF
it is worthy of a Dean Swift. In the orlgl-
nal copy it was printed with black
border around it: ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
JUDGE AVERY THE ORATOR.
Will Deliver the Address Before Army
of Northern Virginia

Judge \. G. Avery. late of the Supreme
Court of North Carolina, and at one
time one of the most gallant soldiers
from this glorious old State in the Army
of Northern Virginia. has accepted an
invitation to address the Virginia di-
vision of the Association of the Army of
Northern Virginia at their annual re
union to be held in Richmond during the
meeting Of the Grand Army Of Virginia.
some time in October next.
Besides having been an excellent SOL
dier and eminent jurist, Judge Avery has
the reputation of being a fOrcible and
impressive speaker. and his effort on the
occasion referred to will not only de-
light and instruct his harers, but like
all those which have been delivered be-
fore this venerable and honored associ-
alton (the parent of all the other Con-
federate organizations be a valuable con
trbution to the history of the late war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
NOT. DEAD, BUT SLEEPING.

The Daily Tribune, as they say lthe
general public is dead. We come to the
front IN the interest of the aforesaid pa
per and say that she is not dead but
sleeping. She will rise again, as we are
told by the Good Book that all good and
righteous souls will rise again; therefore
The Tribune being of such a denomina-
ton. will surely, in that great and awful
resurrection day, rise and make such a
bright and shining light that it will IL
illuminate not only this town and State,
but the whole universe will be enlightened
by it's appearance.
As she appeared, bright and early, ey-
cry morn since the 10th Of January land
now, she began her sleep in MayD she
will rise again and come forth in some
future day.
All the relationship between the en-
ployes and general management has been
Of the most friendly description, and it is
with sad heart that they part; but with
a hope that they will again meet, and the
meeting may be as heretofore.
Wath and wait-the appearance will
be IKE the coming Of the airship O. and
the good works will be equalled, if not
surpassed. by any and all works of this
great and grand State OF North Caro-
lima.
Peace to her ashes! Boys, watch and
watt
Laugh and the world laughs with
you." weep and you have plenty of COM
papy.-Foreman.
TO those who have kept informed as to
the internal affairs of the Tribune, it's
death IS no surprise. 1t takes money, big
money. to run a daily paper in Raleigh.
This the Tribune appears to have had in
the start, but it seems to have been a
game of pay everything out and take
nothing in. At any rate, it went at too
fast a gait. 1t subscription list and adver-
listing patronage could not stand the pace.
w. When Mr.. Kenyon, the business man
ager, sold his stock and resigned some
three weeks ago many of it's stockholders
and supporters lost confidence in the en-
terprise and refuse. to put in more mo-
ney. Then the real troubles Of the con-
cern began, eliminating in yesterday $
closing up by the steriff.
Early last week its telegraph
service was cut off by the
Postal Company because the pa
per could not pay its toll. Then fol-
lowed, on Saturday, a judgment and exu-
cution in favor of the Washington
Times for $1S7.50 for news service. All
the local reporters on the paper also re-
signed.
These things were not generally known
ill Sunday, and yesterday morning when
the magistrates opened their Offices they
were flooded with applications for iudg.
= ments, principally from employees. Out
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
INDICTMENT FOR SEDUCTION.
Another Suit is Brought in the Hester
Robertson Matter

A criminal action for seduction was yes
terday brought by Julia Hester against
Thomas Robertson. The matter came up
for a hearing before Justice M. B. Bar
bee The defendant waived examina-
ton and was required to give bond to the
amount of 81 900. This he did, giving
personal bond signed by himself. by
George E. Robertson NJ. c. Winston and
4. B. Marshburn.
1t will be remembered that at the last
term of court suit was brought against
Robertson by the young lady's father in
this same matter and 81, 800 damages
was awarded by the jury. The amount,
however has never been collected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
The President RENTS the Sen.
tenco of Dismissal Imposed
BECAUSE OF HIS OLD AGE
AND HIS HONORABLE SERVICE
AND WOUND IN BATTLE.
A WOMAN is IN THE CASE
The Neglect of His Daughter, by the
Man TO Whom She Was En-.
gagged, Caused The Cap
tain's Breach.

Washington. D. c., May 24.-The Pres
ddent has remitted the sentence of dis
missal imposed by court-martial on Capt.
Romeyn, Fifth cavalry, who, after a SEN
sational trial, was convicted recently of
assault on Lieut.. O'Brien, of the same
regiment at Fort Mcpherson, Ga. In
view of the fact that Capt Romeyn will
retire by operation of law on June 1, the
President believes that the ends of JUS
tice will be secured by his severe repri-
mand.
The endorsement of President McKin-
ley is as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington, d.
c., May 24.-The proceedings, finding
and sentence in the case of Capt Henry
Romeyn, Fifth infantry, are approved;
but upon the recommendation of a ma
jority of the members of the court-mar-
tial and in consideration of his long and
honorable service, of his wound received
in battle, of the medal of honor held by
him for most distinguished gallantry in
action, of the fact that he will, by op-
GRAFTON of law be retired for age (64
!caiSI oh lHe hiSC uas VI June HeAt, anu
Of his appeal to the executive for clemen-
cy, the sentence awarded by the court is
remitted. In doing so, however, cannot
fail to express my condemnation of the
conduct of which Capt. Romeyn has
been found guilty, and the regret that
he failed upon the occasion to control his
temper TN manner becoming his service
and age.
(Signedl "WILLIAM M'KINLEY.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
THE KING INVITED.
If Turkey Will Let Him Alone, He'll Be
Glad to Come.

Washington, d. c., May 24.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the Tennessee Cen
tennial Exposition has sent to Congress-
man Gaines for transmission to the king
of Greece, through the State Depart
ment. II Beautiful engraved invitation TO
the latter to attend the exposition which
celebrates the Tooth anniversary of Ten
nessee's admission to the Union. Above
the invitation, which is elegantly bound.
is an engraved representation of the re-
stored Parthenon, which forms the center
of the group of buildings at the exposi-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
WsslSkEY Old IT
TWO YOUNG MEN FEET TSgIH
psA?li sy SIS :ttL SHOTS.
Fry Killed atkins insis i'y and Fry was
Shot ane! Kiied 2Y scn7e One
m SsferjfPs passe.

Ait. Airy, \. G., May 24.-Charlie Fry
and Charles Atkins. white, both single
and about 20 years DID, the first named
a cigar maker. became involved in a diff
ficuity over pistol, both intoxicated yes
ter,iay evening about 1 o'clock, two miles
west of this city. which terminated fatal
ly. Fry killed Atkins instantly. the ball
entering the forehead. Fry was shot
and killed by some one in the sheriff :
posse while resisting arrest about 7:30
O'Clock last night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
WILL TRY TO SUPPRESS.
But Sensible McMillin Will Call 1t Up
frim Day to Day Till Disposed of.

Washington, d. c., May 24.-Repre-
sentative McAIillin, of Tennessee, today
introduced in the House a resolution pro-
viding for the consideration of the Sen
ate resolution recognizing the belligeren-
cy of the Cuban insurgents ''from day to
day until disposed Of" The resolution
was referred to the committee on rules,
but it is not likely that the committee will
consider it. The majority leaders will de-
eide for themselves when it is proper to
act on the resolution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
PART IL.
OVERDREW HIS ACCOUNT.

ST Paul. Mimi, May 24.-Congress-
man T.. G. Stevens was today indicted on
the charge of an overdraft of $4,000 in his
account with the Minnesota Savings
Bank at the time when he was trustee
and acting president of the bank. Mr.
Stevens, through his attorneys, will de-
mand an immediate trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
A BRAKEMAN KILLED.

Richmnd, Va. May 24.--John W.
Haynes, .Ir., brakeman ON the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad, James River
division, who resided at Howard's Grove
Henrico county, was instantly killed
about 6 O'Clock this morning ut the yard
Of the Second street shops He was on
the rear step of the shifting engine, pre-
paratOry to making coupling, when he
slipped, fell and was crushed to death
under the tender. He leaves q wife and
an infant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
INVITED TO THIS STATE.
Senator Piitchard and Maj. MciNissict
Invite the President to Stop

Washington. May Ex-senator Pritch-
ard, of North Carolina, accompanied by
Il. +. McKissick, Of Asheville, n. c.,
called on President Mckinley to-day.
Mr. McKissick invited President Mcllin-
ley to stop over at Asheyille on his way
to the Nashville Exposition and be the
guest of the Battery Park Hotel The
President said his acceptance would de-
pend upon the time at his disposal, and
suggested that if Mr.. McKissick could
arrange the schedules satisfactorily it
was possible he could make short stay
at Asheyile.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
TWO HORRIBLY MUTILATED.
1t is Thought That Men Had Been
Previously Murdered.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 24.-South-
crn Railway train No. II, en- route from
Chattanooga to Knoxville ran over and
horribly mutilated the bodies of two men
near Mouse Creek, Tenn, this morning.
Judging f om all appearances, it is be-
lieved Y II the men were murdered
and thefr bodies placed on the track to
ward off suspicion from the murderers.
One of the men was Henry Preston, Il
resident of Athens, Tenn, the other an
unknown negro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
HONOR TO Mr.. EARLE.
THE HOUSE ADJOURNED IN HON.
OR OF THE DEAD SENATOR,
6ut not Before Jerry Slmpson Made
mother Zig at the Speakers Re-
fusa! TO appoint Committees.

Washington, d. c., May 24.-Some of
the members of the minority were pre-
pared when the House met today to at
tempt to force consideration of the Sen
ate Cuban belligerent resolution in the
face of the proclaimed intention of the
Republican leaders not to allow action for
the present and despite the protest of the
South Carolina members, who desired to
Immediately announce the death of Sea-
atOr Earle, an announcement which
would be at once followed by an adjourn
ment.
But during the reading of the journal
the Cuban enthusiasts yielded to the So
licitation of the South Carolina delega
ton. The only incident of the session was
Il brief continuation of Mr.. Simpsons
fight against the Speaker.
AS soon as the journal had been read
he objected to line in the journal which
recorded that a private pension bill had
been referred to the committee on inya
Id pensions on the ground that no such
committee existed.
II want the journal to show the truth"
said he, "and l move to strike out that
line
NIL I1tHutISOu 1ONdD anu
Mr. Dalzell Republican, Pennsylvania
pointed out that the rules provided for
references and such references were al
ways made pending the appointment of
committees. The Speaker decided that
Mr. Simpsons motion was in order.
The House promptly voted down the
notion 81 to 40, and approved the jour
nal, 90 to Is.
Mr.. Elliott Democrat, South Carolina)
was recognized and announced the death
of Senator Earle, which, he said, had
occurred under circumstances almost
tragic in their nature
Later Mr.. Elliott said he would ask the
House to fix day when suitable tribute
could lie paid to his memory. He then Of
fered the customary resolutions, which
were adopted. Then, at 1915 p. m, as a
further mark of respect, the House ad-
journed until Thursday.
A FURTHER HONOR.
Washington. May 24.-The death of
Senator Earle, of South Carolina, was re-
ferred to in eloquent terms in Chaplain
Miiburn's prayer in the Senate to-day.
Following this, Mr.. Tilman, of South
Carolina. made the formal announcement
of Mr. Fsarle's death. and offered res.
oluti0n expressing the profound SORROW
of the Seneata. A II further mark of re-
spect the Senate, at 1910 p. nl., adjourn
ed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
MUSICALE AT THE MANSION.

Tomorrow evening musicale will he
given at the Governors Mansion for the
benefit of the Thompson Orphanage guild.
The following programme has been ar
ranged for the occasion:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25

Washington, d. c., May 24.-The Presi-
dent this morning sent a cable message
TO Queen Victoria congratulating her on
the celebration of her 10th birthday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-25
The Daily Tribune Closed Up
by the Sheriff Yesterday.
MANY CLAIMS AGAINST IT
MOST OF THEM ARE FROM EN-
PLOYES ON THE PAPER.
THE OUTFIT TO eE SOLD LATER
Much Speculation as to What viii Be
Done With the Property After
the Sheriff's Sale.-Noth'
ing Cefinite.

Died in Raleigh, n. c., on the Oath day
of May, 1897, of the Dry Rot, the Raj
eigh Tribune, aged about four months.
J. G. L. HARRIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16
GERniNY iND iUsTRI.I orr.
They Decline TO Take Part in the Nike,
Occupation of Crete.

They Decline 10 Take Part in the Mixed
Occupation of Crete.
LONDON, March ia despatch from
Berlin says that the governments Of Ger
many and Austria have declined TO take
part in the mixed occupation Of Crete by
the powers.
Russia was the Power which requested
the mixed occupation referred To. Her
proposal was that each or the towers
send 2.O00 soldiers 20 Crete 10 restore
order and compel the Greek troops 10
evacuate the island.
a despatch from Vienna says that the
ether Powers made proposal 20 france
and Italy for q mixed occupation OF crete
each Power contributing an equal number
of men sufficient 10 bring the total army
of occupation up 10 5000 men, but mat
the proposal was rejected by these gov
ornments on the ground Of the expense
involved. Germany and Austria, the des-
patch says, will take a merely nominal
part IN the occupation Of the island.
PARIS. March 1.-The Ecialr publishes
a report Of an interview with NJ. DEFY
annis. Prime Minister Of Greece, IN
which he declares that Greece viii not
assent 10 the establishment OF an au-
tOnOmOus administration In Crete.
The Premier IS further quoted as say
Ing that he now believes that the pros-
poets OF the maintenance OF peace are
excellcnr.
ST. PETERSBURG. March i5.-It Is as
serted here that the admirals command
ing the foreign squaarOns IN Cretan wa
ters. with the exception OF the Italian and
French commanders have received Or
ders from their respective governments
10 blockade the Piraeus, town OF Syra.
on the Greek Island OF that name and
Port Of Volo in Thessoly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16
Campbell, Treasurer Assigns.

LYNCHBURG. VA, March ia deed
OF assignment was recorded here to-day
from l.. 5. Norman. treasurer or Camp
bell county, conveying 10 Nolncy T.. How
ard. trustee. certain real and personal
property for the benefit OF creditors, sure
ties. and eDdorsers. Among the liabiii-
ties named are $1,000 OF balance due the
State OF Virginia, for which SUIT has been
irstituted In the Circuit Court OF kich-
mond: other sums not ascertained que
the State. and certain sums que County
and district school funds Neithsf ma
bilitics nor assets are named, ana ~ -
impossible to estimate them from iae's
given In the deed.