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The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-02

Services viii be he'd az the Iawton
Memorial az II o'clock a. m. and II p.
m, conducted by the On tor. Rev W. A.
Nisbct AZ the morning service Of last
sabbath In c1ngrogat onai nee ing
Messrs. ~. G. HARDEN and q. 81 Quar-
tcrman were added TO the cldcrshir. and
Messrs. Charles 81 Chandler. r. g.
peheie and Joseph Martin were lded 20
the board Of dcacous. These officers vii
he Installed lu their respective Offices a.
thia mornings service.
The evening service viii hegin series
OF services lasting ahou, ten davs. ~ftet.
} H. Patton. pastor OF the Pres by a tan
Church az Marietta vi reach SAVANNA
on Monday ana viii preach twice each
day during the ten days the meetings ar
expected TO continue. Sir. Patton Is
young ahlo and m gnetic
The services win De- held a 4 o'clock In
she afternoon al thc lecture room I'd the
corner 81 Barnard ana Anderson sireets.
The evening services viii Ne IL the Law
ton Memorial ut O'Clock.
AZ the Indepeudcnt Presbyterian
Church the pastor. Rev Or J. Y. Fair.
will conduct public worship az II O'Clock
a m. and az p m. A. the morning SER
vice the Lord M supper viii be observed
The sunday school VIII meet at O'Clock
D. m ard the Chinese mission and the
deaf mute class az the same hour.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-02

At St Johns Church. Roy. Charles II
strong. rector. being Advent Sunday. there
win be morning prayer. sermon and holy
communion at Il o'clock. the Rt Rev.
Or. c. X. Nelson. Bishop OF Georgia. will
preach az the morning service. Sunday
School Will De- held at T. m. and even
ing service ~ b. m. the third festival
OF ST. Johns choir at night
A. -. Paul's Church. Roy. J. l.. scuny.
rector, the services will be as follows:
Early celebration 20 100 o'clock a M.
morning prayer nt 102l. high cclebra ton
az u. sunday School 40 q. m. and even
ing prayer az s.
AZ Christ Church. Roy Rohb white.
rector, there win be service ana SER
mon az n o'clock a. m. and at S.l5 p. nj.
The Sunday School viii meet az y. m.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-02

Give me the ernyon ne sai4 ss...
a moment or two % llstsninr
He took the blue chalk that We aiv-,,..
use In such cases and hcgan 10 re. =.
the mans back. the outline OF the ~.
larged heart There. gentleman he ssts
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
death Of DR.. ]. NJ.
WORTH YESTERDAY
He Passes Away at His Home
in Asheboro.
IT'S A BLOW TO THESTATE
Prominent in Every Movement For
the States Good.
He WAS BELOVED AS A PUBLIC OFFICIAL
Whether Serving as State Treasurer or in The
Legislature the People Honored and
Trusted Him and They Now
Mourn His Death.
Special to News and Observer.)

Asheboro. y. c.. April "a great
blow has fallen upon Asheboro in the
death of our honored citizen. DR.. j.
NJ. Worth this morning at six o'clock
He had been i'll for some time. Nc
citizen has done more for this county
than he, and his death is nourned not
only by our town and county, but by
the whole State.
He was about eighty-nine years oi
age. Long and faithfully has he serv-
ed his country and his name and
works will be handed down through
ages yet to come. At his death he
was president Of the following enter
prises:
Worth Manufacturing Company
Worthwhile. n. c.
Worth Manufacturing Company
Central Falls, \. {.
Cedar Falls Manufacturing Compa'
ny-Cedar Falls. y. C..
Bank of ph--Asheboro n. {
, Nantucket Mills-Spray, y. C., and
possibly others.
He was largely interested in various
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Leads all North Caroma Daies i'm News and Circulation

mental still vigorous and unimpaired the
result of life time of moderation and
sobrety. the days of his usefulness to fis
State, and OF honor to himself, are by no
means numbered. If ever there was a
right man in the right place that man
is DR. John NJ. Worth, now that he is in
the Treasurer's office. Honest able,
fearless and devoted to her interest, John
Milton Worth is the son of whom North
Carolina may we'll be proud good man
and true, whose word is as good as his
bond and whose bond is as good as gold.
Long may he live to serve the State he
loves so we'll.
''Dr. Worth was several times a mem
Der of the Upper House of the State Leg
islature He was very earnest in his ef-
forts to secure the passage of bill to
settle that part of the States debt which
was the true debt Of the state, and, per-
haps, the favorable compromise author
lied by the Legislature was due mainly
to his efforts DR.. Worth's great honesty
induced him, not only in private dealings
but in public dealings, to see that justice
was done to the honor of the State. Th7
result Of all of this legislation was a
funding of the public debt and since then
the people of the State have been paying
It without complaint and with little bur-
den thereby enhancing the reputation OF
the State for fair dealing. He was one
of the ablest financiers that North Caro-
lima has ever known.
"He held the affection and highest re-
gard of every man with whom he came
in oontact and was lOVe1 in official
circles"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
IN A KEGRO'S CLUTCH
Mrs CopIey's Thrilling Ex-
perience and Escape.
Her Husband Follows and Captures the Negro,
But the Latter Finally Gets Away
From Him.
Especial to News and Obseryer.)

Durham, y. c., April 5.-Yesterday
morning about II oclcck an unknown ne
gro went to the home Of Mr. w. f. Cop
ley who resires about seven miles from
Durham, near Coles mill, and demanded
something TO eat Mrs. Copley, refused
to give him anything. which enraged him
so that he jumped at her and grabbed
her about the threat She tore herself
loose from the negro's grasp, and ran
ter a pistol. This frightened her as
sailant and he at once left. After getting
out in the yard ne shot dog.
Mr.. Copley, who was working not far
~ rot his gun and set out 70 follow the
negro. He ran up on him near Five
Points, in this city, and spoke to him. The
two came on along the street together un-
til they got TO the Public Library, when
he negro ran down Green street, fol-
lowed by Mr. CCpIey, until Kerr's foun-
dry was reached when the darkey was
caught by one OF the foundry employees.
The man who caught the negro came on
up town for an officer, leaving Mr.. Cop,
Icy 10 guard the prisoner. The darkey
got away from Mr.. Copley, and has not
vet been captured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
CAUCUS ON PORTO RICAN BILL.
House Republicans Will Accept Amendments
and Push it Through.
(By the Associated Press. )

Washington, April 5.--The Republicans
Of the House in a well attended caucus
tonight decided to take the shortest pos
sible route to a termination cf the Porto
Rican Tariff problem by concurring in
all the Senate amendments and sending
the bill directly to the President There
was a feeble protest from Mr.. Cooper, CT
Wisconsin, Chairman of the Insular COM
mittee, and Mr.. Moody, of Massachusetts,
who favored standing out against some or
the features OF the civil government
scheme attached to the bill by the Senate.
They objected especially to the Senate
provision making all the members of the
upper council of the Porto Rican Legis-
lature appointees Of the President and
clothing them with the power to grant
franchises but the sentiment of the caucus
was overwhelmingly against them. AS
soon as the Republicans absent from
Washington can be summoned here, as
early as Monday if possible, the matter
will be brought before the House under
a special rule. Alternative motions, prob
ably will be cut off under the rule. There
has been no decision as to the time TO be
allowed for debate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
(Raleigh Observer. Jan. ,, 1871

., 81
'Dr. John Milton Worth, son of David
and Eunce Worth, was born in Guiiford
county on the 2Sth of June, 1911. His
mother was a daughter of Stephen Gard
ner Esq After taking advantage of the
schools in his native county, he began
the study of medicine at the medical
college in Lexington, KY In 1882 he mar
ried Sarah, daughter of Peter Dicks, Esq,
ard has spent his life in GuilfOrd,
Montgomery and Randolph counties. DR..
Worth was early called into political life.
Three times did he represent the Sena-
tCrial district composed of Moore and
Montgomery counties; twice that of
Randolph and Montgomery; and twice
that of Randolph and Moore counties. DR..
Worth has never been an Office seeker
in any sense of the word. either before
nominating conventions or before the peo-
pie. When he has gone before the peo-
pie it has been to comply with the de-
mands of others, and to aid in accomplish
ing the success of the party, whose prin-
ciples he advocated rather than from any
consideration personal to himself
I'm the convention last year he was
nominated for the position he now holds
of the State to the other there seemed
to be but one opinion and that was that
DR.. Worth was to be our next Treasurer.
The action OF the convention put
into formal shape what the public mind
had long before settled down upon.
In sober staid North Carolina, so lit
tie given to quick condolences, no man
whose life had not displayed in rare de-
gree, both financial ability and personal
integrity could have been thus chosen
to take charge of the financial affairs OF
the State at time of so much difficulty
and embarrassment. When appointed by
Governor Brogden to fill Mr.. Jenkins un-
expired term, he came to Raleigh, and 1t
was said in ten minutes after his arrival
found sureties on his bonds for $500,
although he had never been a citizen Oh
the place And though by no means
man of large wealth he doubtless could
have done the same in any leading town
in the State.
with all his powers, both physical ana
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
WILL NULLIFY BROWNS DECISION.
Department of Justice Officials Surprised by
His Action.
CBy the Associated Prcss.l

(By the Associated PrCSs.l
Washington, April 5.-The action OF
Judge Brown OF the United States Dis
trict Court at New York, in refusing a
warrant for the removal of contractors
B. ID. Greene and j. F., L. Fl. and W. T.
Gaynor. indicted at Savannah, Ga, in
connection with the frauds alleged to have
been perpetrated by Captain Carter. was
a great surprise to the officials of the
Department of Justice. Attorney Cen
eral Griggs spoke of the decision as un-
warranted by the law or the facts and
said that under it violators Of the laws
of the United States could escape pun
ishment except by chance they were ap-
pretended in the district where the Of
fense was committed Solicitor General
Richards, characterized the decision as
outrageous and said that it would de-
feat the ends Of justice in a very large
number of criminal cases. The criminal
statutes. he said could not be enforced
If Judge Browns decision were allowed
to stand. 1t is learned that the Govern
ment viii take steps to nullify the de-
cision.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
THE TAX CASES BEFORE sIMoNToN.
Argument on Question of Compelling Corpora
tions to Produce Books Postponed
Dy the Associated Press.)


Charleston, S. c., April 5.--ln the
railroad tax cases from North Caro-
lima arguments were made before
Judge Simonton here today. upon the
questions certified by Judge Shep-
herd, the standing master. Argument
upon the question of compelling other
corporations than railroad companies
to produce their books before the
master was postponed, the same TO be
submitted on briefs. Another hear
ing before the master in Wilmington.
on motion Of outside corporations,
was postponed until the oath instant.
The Southern Railway was repre-
sented by Charles Price, of Salisbury,
\. c.; Seaboard by John ID. Shaw, Of
Rockingham, n. c.; Coast Line by r..
o. Burton. of Raleigh, and George
Rountree. of Wilmington: Corporation
Commission, represented by Judge
Connor and John w. Hinsdale: Acme
Company of Wilmington by f. X.
Bryan, Virginia Chemical Company by
Mitchell and Smith, of Charleston,
and Cotton Mills of Richmond county.
n. c.. by Cameron Morrison. Of Rock
inGham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Duplin Democratic Convention.
lsoecial TO News and observer1

Kenansville, n. c., April 5.-The DEM
ocratic convention endorsed Aycock for
Governor; Winston for Attorney General,
and b. T. Grady for State superintendent
OF Schools, and l. +. Hill for State SEN
ator. The course CT Senator Hill and
Representative Carr in the Legislature
was endorsed Duplin will give from 200
to 1000 majority for the amendment. It
is getting back to it's old time Democratic
majority. Senator l. f. Hill presided over
the convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Detached Bodies of Boer Horsemen
Threaten the Railroad.
ONE OF THESE GATAcRE is TO ENGAGE
Pumer Loses 20 Men in an Engagement in
Which He is Defeated. Futile Sorte at
Mafeking. Beers Capture Valuable
Papers at karee.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, April 81 Friday a. m J
Whatever the reasons may be. con
siderable dissatisfaction is beginning
to be expressed here at the unac-
countable delay, both at Bloemfontein
and in Natal which enables the Beers
TO recover from the demoralizatlon
caused by Lord Roberts former move
ments.
The enemy evidently now hope to
retard the advance by threatening
the railway behind Lord Roberts. SO
far as the Natal railways are concern
ed, repairs are being made beyond
Elandslaagte. and the idea, SO often
repeated, is that an advance is imml-
nent.
\ dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Ladysmith says that the Boer
investing positions reveal immense
strength. ingenious construction and
immunity from the British shrapnel
and lyddite fire.
\ dispatch from Ladysmith to the
Daily Chronicle gives serious news OF
the outbreak of a deadly lung sick
ness among the oxen. which if it
spreads, is likely TO cripple General
Buffers operations.
From Lourenzo Marques comes the
report that Mr.. Steyn has been ap-
pointed Commandant of the Free
State forces.
Although Colonel Plumber is re-
ported to have gotten within six miles
of Mafeking, it is evident that the
siege had not been raised on April
tst Toward the end of this month
Colonel Plumer will be reinforced by
the troops now going by way OF
Beira. so that-relief cannot be far dis
tant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
ALMOST A CLASH OF ARMS.
Russian Ship Discharges TarpedO at Jap
anese Vessel.
(By the Associated pgess.)

Vancouver. B. c., April 5.-The war
toward which Russia and Japan are be-
lfeved by Oriental papers to be drifting
was almost precipitated by an incident
which japanese officials have vainly en-
deavored 20 suppress, is reported by ships
advices today.
On March oath a Japanese battleship
encountered q Russian cruiser in the
neighborhood of Hakodate. Without any
warning the Russian discharged tor
pedo against the battleship. but missed
aim and the Japanese ship escaped un-
hurt, but before retiring fired several
shots at her assailant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
A FIGHT SEEMS IMMINENT.
Gatacres Forces Reported About to Engage a
Boer Force
(By the Associated Press.l

London, April 5.--Detached bodies
of Boer horse, numbering from 500 to
1000 each have appeared at several
places to the southwark and eastward
of Bloemfontein. threatening the rail
road, but communication by rail and
wire is not in the least affected. One
of these forces is near Springfontein,
on the East Bloemfontein Railroad,
and General Gatacre's forces are re-
ported to be about to engage it. Lord
Roberts, except to safeguard the rail-
road. seemingly declines to send col
umns chasing the Bocr bands. He is
reserving his cavalry and transport
animals for the forward movement.
Explanations having indirect origin in
the War Office as Ito why Lord
Roberts is inactive are that there has
been q lack of horses for re-mounts.
but new horses are arriving by train
loads hourly. The pressure on the
railroad is SO great that private par
cells and the officers newspapers have
not been forwarded from Cape Town
for three weeks.
The situation in the Free State re-
mains far from clear and is unsatis-
factory to British observers. The sick
ness among the Boer prisoners at
Simonstown continues to increase.
Five men died April 3rd. The prison
ers who were on board the transport
Nongolian have been transferred to
the shore camp. Unless the sickness
abates. it is not likely that more pris-
oners will be sent to st. Helena.
\ dispatch from Cape Town dated
yesterday announces the departure
for the front of the second contin-
gent of Canadian mounted infantry.
Rudyard Kipling has returned to
Cape IoWn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
THE Y. M. CA. OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Twenty Fourth Annual Convention Opens
at Greensboro.
Especial to News and 0bservcr.)

Greensboro, n. c.. April 5.-The oath
annual State Convention of the Young
Mems Chris tian Association of North
Carolina, was formally called to order by
Rev A. r. Graham, of Davidson, in the
absence CT Chairman Hanna. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, w
H. Hendren, of Winston; first vice presi-
dent, Geo. l.. Hasking, of Asheville; Sec
ond vice president w. L. Latta, of Will
mington third vice president, Rev. Egbert
Smith, OF Greensboro; secretary, ID. b
Marks of Elon College; press secretaries,
r. T. Kait, of Davidson College; F. NJ
Cutbreth, of Trinity College.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
DEWEY SAYS HE is A DEMOCRAT
But He Refuses to Answer Any Further
QJestions
iBy The Associated Press.)

Philadelphia. Pa, April 5.--"Are you
correctly reported to be Democrat
Admiral Dewey was asked by a reporter
at his hotel tonight.
After moments hesitation he replied:
Yes. l think l can answer that. Yes,
/ am n Democrat
IF the Republicans nominate Mckinley
and the Democrats name Bryan for the
Presidency. would you run independent
ly?"
Il won't answer that"
The Democratic convention of Penn
sylvania has tust endorsed Bryan for the
Presidency" was suggested by the re-
porter, to which the Admiral replied
Pennsylvania usually goes Republican
doesn't it?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06

and nine soldiers, of whom six were
wounded.
The prisoners all belonged to Colo
mel Plumer's Rhodesian Iorce.
Thaba N'Chu is now in possession
of the Federals.
Forty-o -one British subjects We're es-
corted across the border this morning
NOT SALISBURY'S son?
London, April St is thought the
officer named Cecil captured at Rama
thlabama. is not Lord Salsbury's son.
Lord Cecil, as the dispatch says he
belonged to Colonel Plumer's force,
and if the Beers had captured the
Premier's son they would assuredly
herald the fact.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
pLUMER DEFEATED BY THE BOERs.
The Garrison of Mafeking Makes sortie But
is Repulsed
(By the Associated Press. }

London. April 5.-G:55 p. MA
special dispatch from Lourenzo Mar
ques says sharp fighting occurred
April 2nd III the neighborhood OF
Mafeking. The garrison made sortie,
while Colonel Plumer's cavalry at
tackled the Beers at Ramathlabama.
Both attacks were repulsed.
Twenty of Colonel Plumer's men
were found dead on the field and six
others were made prisoners. The
Federal losses were small
CAPTURED BY THE BOERS
Pretoria, April 3.-(Tuesday )-In
the fight of Ramathlabama, March
31st. the following We're taken pris-
oners: sw
Captains Crewe, Duncan-Robertson
and McLaren; Crewe and Duncan
Robertson have since died.
Staff Officers: Cecil and Granville
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Presbytery at Wilmington.
Especial to News and Observer.

Faison. y. c., April 5.-Wilmington
Presbytery in session here is largely at
tended. 1t opened with a sermon by the
retiring moderator, Rev. P. G. Morton. OF
Wilmington. His subject was ''The Bap-
tism OF The Holy Ghost Rev. p. M. Will
liams was elected moderator and Rev e.
Lane end Elder w. |. Shaw clerks.
Rev w. NJ. Shaw and Ruling Elder Pear
sail were elected delegates to the Gen
eral Assembly.
Rev. C. G. Vardell, president OF Red
Springs Seminary, delivered fine address
cn Education.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
PLUMER's MARCH TO DISASTER.
Rumors of Relief Column Approaching Fafek.
ing From the South.
(By the Associated Press. J

Gaberones. Bechuanaland, Wednes-
day. March 2S.-Colonel Plumer with
a force of British mounted infantry,
started on daring march Sunday,
March 25th, with the object of threat
ening the Boer lines Of communica-
ton. After two rapid night marches
through Transvaal territory they ar
rived at dawn March 27th. within
twelve miles of Zeerust and distinctly
heard the bombardment Of Mafeling
Having reconnoitered the country
with a view of future operations with
out sighting single white man. Col
Continued on Second Papa.N
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Second Day of Baltimore Conference
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, April 5.-Today's session
of the Baltimore Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South, was mark
ed by the reception of a committee bear
ing fraternal greetings and expressions of
good will from the conference OF the
NJ. Z. church, also holding meeting In
this city. The Southern Methodists in re-
ply appointed a committee to carry like
greetings to their Northern brethren.
Bishop Gambler, of Georgia, presided over
the session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
WILL We LOSE HIM {?
Dr.. Alderman Elected Presi-
dent of Tulane University.
Says the Honor Was Entirely UnSought and Un-
expected and He Will Give It Serious
Consideration.
Consideration.

4 telegram to this paper last night,
stating that DR.. Edwin Anderson Alder
man, President Of the University Of North
Carolina, had been elected President OF
Tulane University at New Orleans was
Raleigh. \ telegram was immediai ely
sent to Or. Alderman at Chapel Hill, ask
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
Arrest of a Supposed Accomplice.
lRr the Associnted prcss.N }

Brussels, April 5.--A man named Meert,
who sold the revolver to Sipido, who at
tempted to assassinate the Prince of
Wales yesterday, has been arrested as a
suspect. He admits talking, though as a
jest, about an outrage on the Prince Two
other accomplices are being looked for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-06
SHE WARNED C0EBEL
Miss SaIIie Jackson'S Testi-
mony at the Trial.
She Heard Conversation Between a Promin-
ent State Officer and His Wife a5o
Told Goebel.
>(By the Associated Press.)

Frankfort, Ky. April 5.-The grand
jury heard several witnesses in con-
nection with the Goebel assassination
today. Miss Sallie Jackson is said
to have testife,. that she heard a
conversation between n prominent
State officer and his wife and that she
went to Goebel and warned him, re-
him not to go to the State
house on the day Of the assassination.