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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
NO BASIS FOR SUCH RUMORs.
Fink Knows Nothing Of Pennsylvania Road
Having Bought N. g. W.
(Bv The Associated Press.

(By The Associated Press.)
New York. March 23.-President Fink,
of the Norfolk and Western. said today
he knew of absolutely no foundation for
the revived rumors of the Pennsylvania
railroad having purchased 6. controlling
interest in the stock. He did not know
why the Pennsylvania should want TO
control the Norfolk and Western.
"The same reasons" he continued
(which led to that company's purchase
of the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesa-
peake and Ohio do not exist in the case
of the Norfolk and Western.
'Those lines were aggressive IN the
traffic field and were great rate critters.
We have never given the Pennsylvania
any trouble on rates, and the policy OF
the company could not be more cCnserva-
tive if it were controlled by that COM
pany We have always tried to get good
rates for our traffic and do not carry
freight at Improbable rates.
eve have never been a disturber oe
rates. and the control of the Norfolk and
Western by larger company could not
improve the traffic situation as might be
the case if we pursued a different policy
in rate matters. We practically retired
from the competition for grain traffic be-
cause the rates had got SO low that It
did not seem worth while to transport il.
We formerly carried -12 900, ,000> bushels ii
year, but at the present time practically
flake only enough to fill our empty box
cars going to Norfolk for return loads
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24

cent litigants are again united and stand
ing together at the head of the combined
industries, with it's capital of one hundred
and sixty million dollars, and it's securi-
ties amounting to perhaps as much more.
'Pittsburg, therefore, has the credit of
organizing the greatest corporation that
the United States has ever known, if not
the world in that it starts out with one
hundred and sixty million dollars of stock
subscribed for, over the signatures Of
thirty-six men who are fully able to re-
spond to their subscriptions for this vast
amount.
"Of this amount Andrew Carnegie sub
scribed over eighty millions, Henry
Phipp about eighteen millions, Henry C.
Frick about sixteen millions; Charles
M. Schwab about eighteen millions, and
Francis r. F. Lovejoy about eight mil
lions The rest are in scattering
amounts, representing about twenty mil
lionaireS.
''It is stated, too, authoritatively, that
on not one paper has there ever been
signatures representing greater amount
of actual worth in the mercantile world
"All minor points of detail were agreed
on, and the execution of general power
of attorney signed by all of the incorpora
tors to James b. Dill, of New York, cor
poration lawyer"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
A LIVING TORCH SHE FLED SCREAMING
And Fell at Last Dying. Cassie Boon's Murd
erers Jailed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wadesboro, n. c.. March 23-Particu-
lars regarding the atrocious murder of
Cassie Boone, assaulted and burned in
the woods by four white men, show that
the woman was gashed in the fleshy parts
of her body, the cuts, being from four
to twelve inches in length. Then while
the blood was still flowing she was set
on fire and released in the wild woods
to run screaming until she fell dying.
When' found small braid around the
forehead was the only shred of clothing
left on her body. She was twenty years
of age, the daughter of George Boone, a
farmer. She was quarter Indian.
Last Sunday evening she left her rooms
with Sam Woodward to visit one Vince
Melton. She left there later in the even
ing with Tom Steen and James Jackson
presumably to return to her father S
house. Nothing more was heard of her
until she was seen Monday night run
ming through the woods. Doss Jackson
John Jackson, Abe Kirkley and jim Ver-
ner, report that they heard the screaming
and collecting a crowd went into the
woods and found the girl. An overcoat
was thrown over the charred and dying
woman and help summoned. When doc
tor arrived she was dead.
The result of the inquest was the ar
rest Of Harvey, Ben and John jackson.
and j. T. Steen. These men are now in
jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
THE WOLF OF HUNGER
Riots Threaten in the Island
of Porto Rico.
The People Knowing Not Why Delay is Made
Are Becoming EmbItered Against
All Americans.
(By the Associated Press

Ponce, p. r., March 23.-The situa-
ton here IS now more serious than Ut
any time before or since the terrible
hurricane. In many places the poor
are starving. The price of rice, beans
and Goldfish have increased from 80
per cent. to 100 per cent.
Demonstrations against the delay of
the United States Government in set.
ting open questions have recently
been held at Mayaguez, Yauco, Areci-
bo, Aguadilla, Fajardo, Juana Diaz,
Guayama and many other towns. The
people are unable to understand the
delay and they condemn all Americans
indiscriminately. Bad feeling is aris-
ing which it will take years TO over
come. Even riots are threatened.
Trouble is almost inevitable unless the
tension is relieved. Even wealthy
land owners cannot command ready
cash and many Americans are PENN
less, being glad to work for their
board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
BoERs COMPEL BRITISH TO RETIRE.
Plumer R eports an Engagement With Con
siderable Force.
(By the Associated Press }

London, March 23.-(9:21 p. m.)-
The War Office has issued the follow
ing:
''From the General at Cape Town
to the Secretary of War:
"'Cape Town, March 23.-The fol-
lowing telegram has arrived from
Nicholson, Buluwayo, March 18th:
''"The following is from Plumber,
Lobatsi, March 14th:
"t''The Beers advanced from the
south in considerable force this morn
ing. They first advanced from Goode's S
siding. After sharp little engage
ment Lieutenant Colonel Bodies adj
vanced post was compelled to retreat.
The retirement was eXcellently car
ried out to our main position. The
casualties included Lieutenant Chap
man and a corporal prisoners, and
two missing, probably prisoners. Five
troopers were wounded. Chapman's S
horse fell with him close to the enc
my, who Immediately surrounded him.
The exact Boer casualties are un-
known, but several were shot at short
range. In the afternoon the Beers
advanced further north and Shelled
our position from ridge on our left.
Our 12%-pounder replied, the artillery
duel continuing until sunset. Lieuten-
ant A. j. Tyler has since died of
wounds. One native was killed"
PLUMER AT CROCODILE POOLS.
London, March 23-Colonel Plumer
has apparently retired to Crocodile
Pools and Mafeking seems further off
than ever from relief. This news
was contained in a dispatch from
Buluwayo, dated Monday, March 18th,
and published in the second edition of
the Times. These adyices add that the
base hospital has been brought back
TO Gaberones, though the correspon-
dent further says it is thought the
object of the Boer demonstration OF
March 18th and March 10th was to
cover the removal of the siege guns
from Mafeking.
General Frenchs activity in the
Orange Free State may well be pre-
liminary to forward movement by
Lord Roberts with the main army.
A dispatch from Bloemfontein,
dated. Thursday, March 22nd, says
President Kruger is reported to have
issued a proclamation declaring that
Great Britain is in dire straits and
that the Russians have occupied Lon
don.
A Springfontein telegram published
in the second edition of the Times
says:
''The apparently submissive attitude
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
THE cARNEGIE-FRICK COMBINATION.
Pittsburg Organizes the Greatest Corporation
the World Has Ever Known.

Pittsburg, March 23.-The Associated
Press is enabled tonight to present to
the public the following absolutely true
account of the status of the Carnegie
Frick controversy:
"All the parties in interest met in the
board room of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany for six hours today, and as result
not only have all matters of difference
been settled and adjusted, but The sep
arate and distinct amounts which each
party is to receive from the great com-
bined capital has been agreed upon. The
charter of the Carnegie Company has
been signed by all the parties in inter-
est, some thirtysix in all. and the three
first names in the certificate are Andrew
Carnegie, followed by Henry Phipps, Jr'
and Henry Clay Frick. thus indicating 10
the world that the old friends and re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
ERNE KNOCKED HIS EYE OUT.
Punished Joe Cans and Still Holds Lightweight
Championship.
(By The Associated Press.)

New York, March 23.-Frank Erne, OF
Buffalo, successfully defended his title of
lightweight champion of the world against
Joe Cans, colored, of Baltimore, before
the Broadway Athletic Club tonight.
Erne did most of the heavy fighting, dis
playing better judgment and more skill
than his opponent. Cans received his
punishment gamely until the twelfth
round when his left eye was started from
it's socket by a terrific right hand swing
from the Buffalo boy. Cans was helpless,
and there was no alternative for the
referee but to award the decision to Erne.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
Exterminating Plague Spreaders.
lBu the Associated Press.)

Victoria, b. c., March 23.-According to
advices brought by the steamer Warrimoo
today, the health authorities at Kobe and
Honolulu are waging vigorous methods of
determination of rats which are believed
to have spread the plague. In the New
Hebrides four deaths and eleven cases are
reported. Fresh cases continue to be re-
ported from New Caledonia. At Noumea,
from February Sth to February gath, Is
new cases were reported with eight
deaths, some of the victims being sick less
than twenty-four hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
Devoured by Cannibals.
(By the Associated Press.)

Vancouver, B. c., March 23-The steam
er Warrimoo today brings from Dutch
New Guinea, the shocking account of the
devourng of three officers of the steamer
General Pell by cannibals who caught
them while on shore taking photographs.
Ernest Wiegan, one of the party, was
wounded by arrows. and while hiding saw
the barbarians tie his three companions
to trees, cut off portions of their living
flesh and finally roast and devour them.
The Dutch man-of-war Sumatra is report
ed as prepared to avenge the atrocities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24

of the Free Staters should be accepted
with caution. The large proportion
OF obsolete inferior weapons being
turned in by them to the British is
giving the impression that large stores
OF modern Mausers ere being conceal
The Outlook's special correspon-
dent at Cape Town says:
Feeling is running strong against
the leniency with which the rebels of
Cape Colony and Natal are being
treated by the British authorities
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
Schooner Wrecked Off Honduras.
(By The Associated Press.)

Tampa, Fla, March 23.-Word has just
been received here that the schooner Au-
gusta E. Herrick, Captain w. A. Alley,
owned by the Crowell- -Savarese Company
of this city, was wrecked at Hog Island
off the coast of Honduras during heavy
storm. The crew was saved and are now
on their way home with the exception OF
Captain Alley, who remained on the is
land.
The Herrick sailed from Tampa Febru-
airy oath, loaded with lumber. 1t is said
she was not insured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
WRECKED ON A REEF
Captain and Twenty Men of
the EspiegIe Drowned.
The Espiegle Was British Cutter and the
Wreck Was in Australian Waters. The
Duntrune Supposed Lost.
(By the Associated Press }

Vancouver, i. c., March 23.-The
steamer Warrimoo reports the cutter
Espeigle went to pieces on Otoma
Reef, in Australian waters. Captain
John Castle and 20 Tongans were
drowned and valuable cargo lost.
The iron ship Duntrune, fifteen hun
dred tons, coal laden, is given up as
lost. She sailed for Junin, from Bar
ry.
The French bark Emile Renouf, car
rying 3:700 tons nickel ore, for Glas-
gov, ran upon an uncharted rock 80
miles south of Mare Island February
9th, sinking Immediately. All escaped.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
WANTED TO EXPLAIN TO MCKINLEY.
Kentucky Republican Delegation Say They
Don't Desire Federal Interference.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 23.-Colonel
Andrew Cowan, merchant OF Louis
vile, KY, Samuel j. Roberts, editor
of the Lexington Leader and John
Marshall, Republican Lieutenant Gov
ernor of the State, all prominent Re-
publicans and friends of Governor
Taylor, today had an interview with
the President on the political situa-
ton in Kentucky. They said their
sole mission was to explain the ex-
act situation in the State. They said
that they assured the President that
they did not want any Federal inter-
ference whatever. They allege the
Goebel partisans are not abiding by
the agreement of last month.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
Leads all North Carolina DaeS News andC Circulation

vious to the shooting. The witness
said the shots sounded as if fired
from the same gun, but he could not
say positively whether they were fired
from the upper or the lower story OF
the building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
A Negro Boy Rapist Hanged.
By The Associated Press. \

Richmond, Va, March 23.-Reuben
Griggs (colored), aged 16 years, was
hanged at Cumberland Court House at
noon today for criminal assault upon a
girl of his'own color, aged years.
At the last moment his nerve gave way,
and he had to be supported by five men
while the moose was being adjusted.
There was nothing else unusual about the
execution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
DEWEY RECEIVES 5000 cHILDNEN.
Little Fellows Wait in the Rain, Then Yell for
the Admiral.
(By The Associated Press. =,

Macon, Ga, March 23.-In steady
downpour of rain Admiral Dewey re-
ceived 5000 school children of Bibb coun-
ty this morning. The children stood
patiently in the rain for nearly an horr
waiting for the distinguished visitor. The
cadet corps of the Gordon Institute or
Barnesville, Ca, acted as guard or
honor
AS the Admiral passed through tile
lines of children the little fellows ye'led
Justify and this was by odds lie laost
enthusiastic feature of the reception
One of the features of the ride was the
enthusiastic greeting of the, stlients of
Wesleyan Female College, the id;,t u
stitution of the kind in the world.
BY reason of the inclement wea'fer
other features CT the entertainment were
cut short.
Admiral Dewey and party left Tor
Jacksonville over the Southern at 1910
tonight
O,.;e,;nal;tv is simply q new way OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24

dated today, General French's cavalry
brigade is fighting eastward of Bloem-
fontein.
1t was announced in a dispatch to
The Associated Press from Bloemfon-
tein last night that General French,
with a brigade of cavalry and mount
ed infantry, had arrived at Thabanchu,
east of Bloemfontein, or about half
way between that place and Lady
brand, on the frontier of Basutoland,
and had opened photographic commu-
milton with Maseru, the chief town of
Basutoland. 1t was added that he re-
ported all well. Bat the position TAX
en- by General French would indicate
that his instructions were to inter
cept the Boer forces which have been
operating against the British troops
under General Gatacre, and which are
understood to be in retreat from Beth
nlie, Rouxville, and other places in
the southern part of the Orange Free
State.
FRENCH AT THABANCHU.
Bloemfontein, March 22.-General
Continued on Second Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
STEAM 'SFATAL WORK
Saw Mill Boiler Bursts, Kill
ing Three Men.
Another Man Was Injured MortaIy and Two
More Seriously Hurt. Oil Cup Driven
through Ones Head.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Muncie, Ind, March 23.-Four men
were instantly killed, one fatally in
iured and two seriously injured by the
explosion of saw mill boiler near
Anthony, seven miles from here today.
The dead:
Clifford Buskirk, 16, torn to pieces.
Marion Cary, AZ, brass oil cup driy-
en- through head.
Thomas Sullivan, 46.
Fatally injured:
James Grytien.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
Olga Nethersole's Trial Set.

(By the Associated Press)
New York, March 23.-The trial of Miss
Olga Nethersole,% the actress has been
fixed for April 3rd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
IN BATTLE EAST OF BLOEMFONTEIN.
A Report Comes of French Being Engaged
With the Beers.

London, March 23.-According to a
special dispatch from Cape Town,
dated today, General French's cavalry
brigade is fighting eastward of Bloem-
fontein.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
A MAJOR WITH BACKBONE.

Richmond, Va, March 24.-(Saturday)
"A special from Emporia, sent at 2:O5
a. M, says Major Cutchins has notified
the leaders of the mob that he will pro-
tect the prisoners as long as he has man
standing and means to shoot to kill. This
has had the effect of dampening the zeal
of the would-be lynchers and it is thought
law will prevail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24

Originality is simply new way OF
expressing an old thought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24
TROOPS CALLED TO THE JAIL.

Later-1:40 a. m. Saturday)-The
military have again been called upon to
take charge of the JAIL it being reported
that a lynch mob is forming on the edge
of town Major Cutchins has wired the
Governor for another company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-24

At IL: :25 p m. the Jail was in charge of
the local guards, and the military were
auartered in the court house. 1t was re-
ported, however, that mob was ap-
preaching from Pleasant Hill and another
from along the Atlantic and Danviile
railroad. Despite the assurances OF the
sheriff, it is feared there will be lynch
ing before morning.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-04
0. r. & L. Co
TIME TABLE.
From and After January /, ~
NOTICE..

p. DENIsoN, Superintendent,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-04
TILLIE sTARBUcK SOLD.
Well-known Ship to Sail In the
Hawaiian Trade,

The American ship Tillie Z. Starbuck
the first iron sailing ship bull. In
America, and one of the best known
vessels that ever came to Portland, has
been sold to San Francisco parties, and
will be placed in the trade between
San Francisco and the Hawaiian ISL
ands. The Starbuck Is lire ship, and
has always been money MAKER. For
nearly fifteen years she has been in
command Of Captain Eben Curtis.
whose family resided In Portland until
about a year ago. Captain Curtis was
reported short time ago to be slated
for command of one OF the big freight
steamers that are being built for the
around-the-H Horn trade. but II the Star
buck is placed in the island trade he
may prefer to remain with her, as his
family are now residents Of San Fran
cisco and his son is running on one of
the Pacific Mail boats.
The same firm which mas purchased
the Starbuck has also secured the
Gerard C. Tobey, a well known ship in
the around-the-Horn trade, and will
place her on the island trade.-Seattle
P.-I.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-04
STEAMER FOR HONOLULU.

San Francisco, June 25.-The work Of
building the deck staterooms on tie
new steamer John S. Kimball was In
full progress yesterday, special efforts
being made to get the vessel ready for
her trip to Alaska points by August LIST.
Unless the steamer can be put In shape
for service early in August, at any rate.
the idea OF sending her to Alasga this
season may be abandoned, on account
of the short summer in the north. The
route upon which the Kimball will be
placed afterward has not been decided
upon, but there is a rumor to the effect
that she will engage in the trade be-
tween here and Honolulu business
for which she will be well suited on
account OF the luxurious passenger ac-
commodations that will be given her.
The rumor has apparent foundation in
the fact that Joseph Marsden, the veal
thy Hawaiian sugar planter, Is presi-
dent OF the Kimball Steamship Com
pany, having succeeded J. S. Kimball in
the company, and the further fact that
Colonel Macfarlane, also a Honolulu
capitalist, Is a heavy stakeholder in
the company. A. b. and Rudolph
Spreckels are said to have also become
interested in the Kimball line.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-04
OCEANIC and SANTA PE
Traffic Agreement 10 Handle Local
Passenger Travel.
Similar 10 Pacific Mail and Southern Pacific
PIan-ln Effect When New Steamers
Are Put on lbe Line

San Francisco, June 23.-Beginning
with the Inauguration If the Oceanic
Steamship Company's new steamship
service between San Francisco, Hawaii
and Australasia, or possibly at an car
lier date, close traffic arrangement
between that company and the Santa
Fe will go into effect, according to a
story that is receiving considerable
credence in railroad circles. II Is SAID
that the traffic arrangement will make
the Australian line the exclusive ocean
connection of the Santa Fe. that joint
agencies will be established at HohU-
lulu and other ports reached only by
the Oceanic steamers, and that freight
and passenger business eastbcuni from
Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii
will, so far as possible, be billed and
ticketed through to the East over the
Santa Fe. The traffic arrangement, in
other words, will be not dissimilar to
that in effect between the Pacific Mail
and the Southern Pacific Company.
The officials of the lines mentioned
will not admit that traffic arrange
ment has been agreed upon, but 1t Is
regarded as most significant that pro-
visions are being made In the new San
ia Fe Offices on Market street. to ac-
commodate the passenger departments
Of both the railroad and steamship
lines behind the same counter. The
traffic arrangement Is said to be the
outgrowth of the friendly business re-
lations established between the Spreck-
els interests and the Santa Fe manage
ment at the time the San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley Railway was sold
to the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe is now
handling freight over its own rails out
of Point Richmond and will inaugurate
its passenger service on the first of
next month, so that there is nothing TO
hinder the traffic arrangement from 60
ing into effect Immediately eXcep: the
want of proper facilities, such as are
enjoyed by the Southern Pacific at the
Pacific Mail dock. for the direct trans
fer of freight from ship to car. II is
understood that the officials of the in
terested lines will give this matter
their attention in the very near flu
ture.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-04
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