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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
STARTED IN A sPARR0W's NEST.
Supposed Origin of the Fire at the Monastery
at Belmont
(By the Associated Press

Charlotte, n. c., May 19-Fire that is
believed to have originated by sponta-
neOus combustion occurred from a spar
rows nest under the caves of the five
story college building of st. Mary's Mon
astery, at Belmont. at o'clock this
morning, destroyed the main building and
the entire west wing, with a magnificent
tower, involving loss of 100000 upon
which there is an insurance of only $15,
goo.
All furniture in these two large build
ings was consumed by the flames. Stu
dents beds, wardrobes, desks, library ana
museum cases, apparatus in scientific de-
partment and the entire college library
are in ruins. The boys trunks We're
stored in the attic, all CT which were lost.
Chemical extinguishers were used in
abundance and there was no scarcity of
water. The students quickly arose when
the alarm was given, each carrying in
his arms all of his belongings and tlaay
marched to the outer buildings in tho
rear of the church. In the meantime all
curosities, fine paintings and books were
removed from the burning buildings and
conveyed to safe quarters.
Right Rev. Bishop Haid, President OF
the college. intends rebuilding at once.
so that all will be in readiness for the
autumn session in September At :
called meeting of the college faculty this
afternoon, it was decided to dismiss tho
students early this week as the regular
session was to end June 18th.
There were $50 students in the build
ing, many of them from Northern States.
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THERE WILL BE A STRONG FIGHT.
Before the Report Censuring Mckinley is Ae-
cepted by the Conference.
(By the Associated Press


Chicago, May 19-There will be an ex-
citing prolonged contest OH the floor of
the Methodist Episcopal Conference be-
fore the majority report of the Temper
ance committee, censuring President
Mckinley for his attitude on the enforce
ment OF the anti-Canteen Law, will be ac-
cepted, il it is accepted Tonight the
supporters of the minority report, from
which all reference to the President has
been eliminated, claim that the confer
ence will refuse to become a party to any
censure of the President as Chief Exc
cutive of the United States or as q
member of the Methodist church
Letters, kilograms and appeals on the
subject have been pouring in upon the
members of the committee from all parts
Of the country since the committee deci-
ded upon its report.
The contest has been given something
Of political interest. representative OF
the Republican National committee, it is
stated. having arrived in Chicago to cCr-
fer with members of the committee and
leaders of the conference.
The committee will probably be given
an opportunity to report early next week.
Chairman Samuel Dickie attempted to
bring the matter up today but was de-
feated in his attempt
The Methodist General Conference is in
deadlock over the election of two mem
bers of the Episcopacy, three more bal
lots having been taken today without
result The last ballot showed a dark
horse, DR.. E. V. Nicely of Philadelphia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
BUTLER ON THE HEELS OF THE B0ERs
Clery Moves to Ingogo and Dundonald to
Laing's Mex.
(By the Associated Press.)

London. May 19.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
General Butler, dated Newcastle Mag
18TH
General Clery moved to Ingogo today
and General Dundonald to Laing's Mex
We also caught up with the tail of the
enemys column and have captured few
prisoners and wagons.
The men have marched very we'll in
deed. I left Ladysmith May 10th and
by the road used, am now one hundred
and thirty eight miles from there.
THE telegraph section has been indie
fatlgable and the army service corps
has kept us full of rations all the time
The Fifth division also has done great
service
LONDON HOLDS HIGH CARNIVAL
London, May 19-London tonight is in a
state of high carnival, so far as the lead
ing thoroughfares are concerned. Colonel
Baden Powel's house, which faces Hyde
Park, was all day the center of scenes
which must have been extremely graft
flying to his family who constantly APP
peared on the balcony to bow their ac-
acknowledgements. In addition there was
continuous stream of carriages bringing
'i9i'Olo anu iCetNluS CdiuS vi
ton.
When the art students procession
which was of great length, having been
joined by many members of the best
families, stopped in front of the house,
the hero's mother and sister came to the
window, evidently greatly moved. His
sister fetched a large oil portrait of the
Colonel, wreathed in laurels, and placed
1T conSpicuously on the balcony. When
the storm of cheers ceased for a moment
the Colonel's mother briefly addressed the
crowd, expressing her heartfelt thanks
to the demonstrators.
1t is officially announced at Pretoria
that johannesburg will be defended The
consuls of the neutral powers have been
advised to look after their citizens, as
the government will not hold itself re-
sponsible for injury to persons or damage
to property.
IRISH AMERICANS CUT UP.
Cape Town, May 19.-The Cape Argus
says that eighty of Eloff's patrol were
killed and that the Irish American brigade
was greatly cut up at Mafeking and
Kroonstad. The Beers are turning
against the French and Germans.
MAFEKING RELIEVED THE 18TH
Lorenzo Marques, May 19-Mafeking
was relieved Wednesday, May 18th
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
One Convict Cuts Another's Throat
(By the Associated Press. J

Richmond, Va, May 19-William
Woodson, negro convict in the peniten-
tary, this morning about 80 O'clock cut
the throat of Ambrose Ferebee. another
negro convict, causing death within an
hour.
Last night Woodson had a difficulty in
his cell with a convict of the name of
Jim Jones, the latter beating Woodson.
who grabbed brick This was taken
away from him by Ferebee and negro
named Montgomery.
This morning all the men marched into
the shoe shop to begin their duties. Fere-
bee had a few minutes leisure aud was
reading his Testament when Woodson
grabbed a knife from one of the benches.
crept up behind Ferebee. caught him
around the neck, pulled his head back
and cut his throat from ear to ear
Woodson as soon as he had slashed
Ferebee ran through the shop to where
Jim Jones was employed, and made a
vicious lunge at the prisoner. which Jones
lodged. Ee was then overpowered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
CHICAGO PLATFORM DEMOCRATS.
They Convene and Demand That State Conven-
ton Instruct For Bryan.
(By The Associated Press. }

New York, May 19.-There were less
than a hundred delegates to the State
convention Of the New York State Chica-
go platform Democrats held in this city.
platform was! adopted reaffirming
the Chicago platform Of 1896 with particu-
lar emphasis on the unlimited coinage OF
silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to /.
independent of all other nations The
platform declares against all combina-
tions and trusts; demands the public
ownership and operation of national
monopolies; declares against the crea-
ton and maintenance of large standing
army; condemns the action of the Presi-
militia for the persecution Of organized
labor" condemns the war against the
Filipinos as being a war of criminal ag
gression, and condemns the Republican
party fer handing over TO the trusts,
monopolies and politicians the Island of
Cuba, and depriving the people of their
absolute right to self government.
The platform demands the granting to
the people CT Porto Rico their constitu-
tional rights and privileges, and demands
legislation which shall secure the citizens
the right to a jury trial in those cases
where citizens are alleged to have viO-
lated injunctOns.
Letters from friends of the party prin-
ciples were read from several persons.
One was from Senator James X. Jones,
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee, advising against any radical
action on the part Of the convention, and
stating that every effort should be made
to bring harmony.
Resolutions favorng the election of
United States Senators and Federal
judges by the direct vote of the people
were passed, as we'll as resolutions de-
handing that the Democratic State Con-
vention instruct delegates for Bryan.
The convention adjourned to meet again
June 9th. At that time in case the regu-
lar Democrats do not instruct for Bryan,
contesting delegation will be sent to
the national convention al Kansas City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
6 PEOPLE HAVE DIED OF IT
Attempts to Inoculate Chinese Res,
idents Make Them Furious.
SOME OF THEM TRY TO FLY FROM CITY
The Police Turn Them Back. Chinese Consul
Generals House Stoned by Small
Mob. No Living Case of the
Plague Now.
(By the Associated Press. J

San Francisco, CA., May 1.-THE
Board OF Health has adopted a resolution
declaring that bubonic plague exists in
San Francisco. The health authorities
say that while there are no living cases
here, there have been six deaths during
the past three months, and they have
decided to take precautions against the
development and spread of the disease.
A force of physicians today went
through Chinatown TO treat Chinese with
against the plague.
The members of the Board of Health
say that there is absolutely no danger of
the development or the spread of the dis
ease at San Francisco, but at the same
time they do not propose to take any
chances and it is their duty to take pre-
cautions.
When it became known in Chinatown
that the Board of Health had determined
to inocuate the residents of the Chinese
section. groups Of Chinese gathered on
every corner and denounced the action of
the board as outrageous. Some of the
more wealthy of the indignant Chinese
hurried their families into hacks and
other vehicles in the attempt to send
,;nem out Of the district. Some sue
ceeded in getting as far as the city linz
its. where they were stopped by the
police. Others attempted to leave the city
or trains. Several merchants endeaYOred
TO obtain passage on the steamer Amer
lea Maru which sailed for the Orient to-
day. but there was no room for them
on the steamer. The doctors detailed 10
iroculatc the Chinese are to have a
very hard time of il, every possible OBJ
stacle being placed in their way by the
i'ChinCse. The Consul General is cooper
ating with the Board of Health as much
as possible, but several demonstrations
among the Chinese have caused him 10
keep quiet in the matter He has urged
his people repeatedly to submit to the
demands Of the board. Yesterday a small
mob surrounded the consulate and stoned
the buildings. This action resulted in
detachment Of police being detailed TO
protect the consulate.
Dr. Vincent H. Buckley a member of
the Board of Health stated today that
there have been no deaths as a result of
inoculations, bulletin posted in China
town to the contrary notwithstanding.
DR.. Buckley stated that unless the
with the board, so far their efforts
of police or soldiers will surround China
town and no one but those supplied with
proper certificate will be allowed to
pass through the lines. Dr. Buckley sta
ted that while the heads of the six
companies seemed willing to cooperate
with the board, so far as their efforts
to influence their countrymen had not
proven a success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
LIMOGES MENACE US
American Ships Must Not
Pass the DardaneIIes,
| The Turk Must Not be Threatened. Fore gn
War Ships Would Blow Ours Out CT
The Water
(By the Associated Press.)

London, May 19.-"However much Tur-
key may wrong the United States, Ame"i-
can ships are not TO pass the straits
in order to exact redress from Constan
tinople, under penalty of being blown out
of the water by Russian, Gef4nGa and
Austrian ships
This is the deduction drawn by the
Spectator. which, in the course OF a
details the alleged hatred OF Ameri-
can utterances OF the Listok of OdessG
details with the alleged hatred of Ameri-
ca by the Continental powers and espe-
cially Russia
The Spectator concludes that the Lis
tok article. which passed the censor was
written by some diplomat and draws
American attention to it, maintaining
that the Listok voices particularly and
truthfully the dislike and suspicion
against America. which is now nearly
universal among continental govern
ments."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
SURGEON GENERAL WYMAN's REPORT
Interstate Quarantine Law Will be Enforced
to Prevent the Plaques Spread.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, May 19.-Surgeon General
Wyman tonight gave out the following
statement in regard to the plague situa-
ton al San Francisco:
March Sth Surgeon Kinyoun reported
suspicious a case of death in Chinatown
and March 18th that he had found the
plague bacillus April 9th another case
occurred, verified by archaeological ex-
animation and so reported May End. May
18th there were two deaths from
plague. May 10Th another case was re-
ported. There have been six deaths and
so far as known the disease has appea roo
only among the Chinese. The bureau has
sent to San Francisco about $4,000 bot
ties of Hotfkine preventative and is
still forwarding it. 1t has also sent a
quantity of the curative serum. In
spectors have been stationed at the
railroad crossing of the State and the
railroad companies have been instructed
to refuse sale of tickets to Chinese pas
sengers. A train inspection service has
been ordered. The Interstate quarantine
law of March 9th, $780, will be enforced.
The bureau will operate through Kinyoun
who will cooperate with the State and
local Boards of Health. Special appa-
ratus has been sent to San Francisco and
four additional commissioned medical
officers have been sent to report Surgeon
Kinyoun. Surgeon Kinyoun reports to-
night that difficulty has been experienced
in the house to house inspection, but
believes the obstacles can be overcome
in a short time
TO PREVENT THE PLAQUES SPREAD.
Chicago, Ills, May 19.-Assistant Surgeon
A. S. Lloyd, of the United States Marine
Hospital here has been ordered to San
Francisco to assist in the work of pre-
venting the spread of the bubonic plague.
Assistant Surgeon Amess, of Detroit
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
NORTH AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY.
Senator Jones Resolution of Inquiry as to the
Working OF This Monopoly.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. May Ex-senator Jones,
of Arkansas, today presented a resolution
in the Senate directing the Secretary of
War to report TO the Senate concerning
the operations of the North American
Trust Company of Havana, in Cuba. The
resolution is preceded by a preamble to
the effect that this company is the fiscal
agent of the United States in Cuba, that
it has a monopoly of the banking busi-
ness in that island and that by its opera
tions, "a small coterie .of politicians and
public officials are making a fortune"
The resolution says 1.-The purpose be-
ing to ascertain everything concerning
the North American Trust Company and
its financial operations in connection with
the United States Government.
The resolution went over on objection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
THE LOSS PUT AT 100000
Insurance $4,000. Fire Started Pro-
badly by Spontaneous Combustion.
NEW PART OF THE BUILDING DESTROYED
Also Large Part of the Old. The School Be-
IOnged to The Catholics and the Estma-
ted Value of Al! the Buildings
Was 100000.
Especial to News and Observer

Charlotte, n c., May 19.-One of the
most destructive fires of the year occur
red at Belmont, eleven miles from here
early this morning, when the new por-
ton of st. Marys College, Catholic and
a large part of the old building were
completely destroyed by fire. AT o'clock
this morning the fire was first discovered
in the new building and from the time of
discovery to the "-'-~ out of the fire,
the flames had unimpeded progress
Charlotte was telephened for assist
ance at $50 o'clock. but as there was
no water supply at Belmont the presence
Of the Charlotte department would have
been useless. A chemical engine was
also requested from this point, but none
being here the fire was left to eat out
its own way.
The new and old portions of the build
ing were built together and formed one
continuous structure.
The bath rooms and water supply were
located near the centre of the old build
ing, and it was thought that probably
the supply of water was sufficient here to
flood the floors and thus check the prog
reSs of the flames.
The college building was large struc-
ture, three and four stories high, a por-
ton of which was only recently built.
An order for fifty trunks and valises
was received here early this morning
for the use of the students and it is
stated here that the school will be COM
PEELED to close at once as the loss of the
h,i1 Il inorc will Hnr tho ant aip
stances render continuance of the school
impossible.
The entire college and buildings are
valued at $400,0 AT the time of the
fire between $50 and 200 people were in
the building, but very fortunately no
lives are reported lost.
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Leads all Carolina News Circulation

now in Washington, will be submitted to
the Secretary of State Monday next.
Colonel OBeirne called at tho State De
partment this afternoon and arranged with
Secretary Hay that the Boer credentials
should be submitted in advance of the
presentation of the gentlemen themselves.
This is in accordance with the usual rule
governing the presentation of foreign
ministers So Mr.. Bruyn, the private
secretary of the Boer delegation is en-
pected to bring the credentials to the
State Department Monday. where they
will be submitted for the careful eX-
animation of the Department which does
not at present know anything of their
character.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Statue Of Gladstone Unveiled.
(Ry The Associated Press. J

London. May 19.-In the presence of the
principal Liberals. including Lord Kim
berley the Marquis of Ripon, Lord Rus
sell, of Killowen, Mr.. Henry Asquith and
Sir Edward Grey in the Central Hall OF
the House of Commons today, Sir Henry
Campbell Bannerman, the Liberal leader
in the House unveiled statue OF Mr.
Gladstone. who he entitled the greatest
parliamentary figure Of our time.
The notable absentees from the cere-
mony were Lord Roseberry, Sir William
Vernon Harcourt and Mr.. John Moreley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
TO RESTORE PEACE
Decision of the international
Peace Bureau Com.
Final Appeal For Peace in South Africa 10 be
Made 10 rs Powers Who Signed
Hague Conventions.
(By the Associated Press. }

Berne May 19.-The Committee Of the
International Peace Bureau has decided
to make final appeal to the twenty five
powers who are signers of the conven-
tions adopted by the Hague Peace Con-
ference, in favor of the restoration OF
peace in South Africa. The committee
calls attention to the clause of the con-
vention for the peaceful settlement of in
ternational conflicts by the terms of
which the signatory powers agreed to use
all efforts for the settlement, not only
of difficulties among themselves, but of
all international disputes Consequent
ly the committee declares, an offer of
mediation cannot be considered by Great
Britain as an unfriendly act
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
A Dead Man Washed Ashore.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, May IA letter has
been received at the life saving bureau
from the keeper of Mays Head, N. c.
life saving station, stating that dead
body Of an unknown white man had come
ashore there. The body apparently had
been in the water a long timep and the
clothing indicated that the dead man had
been a fisherman or an FISHERMAN. In the
pocket of his trousers was found three
five dollar notes, one two dollar note and
1921 in change. The body was buried
in the sand Of the beach,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
HEARST SUCCEEDS MCMILLAN.
As President Of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, May 19.-At meeting Of
the National Association of Democratic
clubs, held in Washington today the
resignation of Governor Benton Mcmillan.
Of Tennessee, as President, was accept
ed and William r. Hearst, of New York.
was elected to succeed him. The motion
for the election of MIR. Hearst was made
by Senator Jones, chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Mckinley Gees to Canton in June.
nv the Associated Press

Washington, May 19.-The President
has decided to go to Canton late in June
for rest of two or three weeks, and in
cidentally to attend the monster non
partisan celebration which is being ar
ranged for July 18th.
The President has informed Senator
Pritchard that he will not be able to at
tend the Mecklenburg celebration al
Charlotte, n. c., on May 22nd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
it was announced, has left Detroit for
Honolulu on a similar mission.
SHUTS OUT SAN FRANCISCO.

Houston, Texas, May ia special
from Austin says:
"A telegram was received here tonight
confirming the reports of the existence
of the bubonic plague at San Francisco
Immediately upon the receipt of the
news, DR.. Blunt declared absolute quar-
antine against San Fransico and stationed
inspectors at Ell Paso and TeXarkana. Nc
passengers or goods of any kind will be
admitted into the State from San Fran
CISCO"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
Agree on the Fortifications Bill.
(By the Associated preus. !

Washington, May 19.-The conferees
of the two houses of Congress have
reached an agreement on the differences
on the Notifications Appropriation Bill.
The appropriation of 1885,, 900 for the pur-
chase Of building sites on Sullivan Island.
Charleston, S. c., is retained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
King Of Belgium in London.

(By the Associated Press.)
London, May 19.-The King of the Bel
gians has arrived in London on visit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-20
ED. MCCLURE SENTENCED.
Judge Moore Condemns Him to Five Years
Labor on Public Roads
Especial to News and Observer.)

Durham, n. c.. May 19.-Judge Moore.
between and o'clock this afternoon.
sentenced Ed. Mcclure to five years Is
hard labor on the public roads.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-15

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