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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Leads NorthC Carolina Daiesin News and Cireu tion

seen before. came to tho hotel about 3
o'clock yesterday evening. They drank
together In the restaurant and seemed in
the best of spirits.
About o'clock the man asked for n
room for himself and the woman. lie
registered as John Mullen and Wife.
New York city" He was assigned to Il
room on the third floor. The room was
small hall bedroom About o'clock
gas was escaping from the room. An en-
trance was forced and the gas was found
escaping from radiator. one of the gas
jets burned dimly. The woman was
found on the floor and the man on the
bed. Both were dead The woman was
handsome brunette, about n years old.
The woman was the wife OF a man who
followed tho races. Mrs Gardiner's
mother. It was learned. lives in Chicago.
When the husband OF the woman was
found today near his fat he said he was
out looking for her last night after he
had failed to find her at home. When he
saw her picture printed today he ldenti-
fed II as that OF his Wife. The couple
were married in 1893 and lived In Ohio
before they went to Chicago. Gardner's
brother was a patient of DR.. Ahlstrom' s.
Gardner thought the doctor was fond OF
his wife, but never suspected hei
fidelity.
The autopsy held late today showed
that death in both cases was caused by
gas asphyxiation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
A Great Foot Ball Game
To Be Played Saturday

wns again victorious, taking the game
by the score of TO 0.
The Tar Heels are determined that
this year shall show no break in this
record.
This is the first Of these games Raj
eigh has ever had, but it. should not
be the last and ii will not be the last
if the people Of this city do their part.
All who enjoy outdoor sports should
make it an especial point TO witness
this contest. The University students
will come 10 Raleigh in a body on Il
special train to witness the game. Geo
gia Is going to bring large delegation,
and no doubt all the State colleges will
be represented. Let Raleigh do rs we'll
in point Of attendance
On the 24th the Carolina eleven will
play the University of Virginia in Nor
folk, and ON Thanksgiving they will
play Georgetown in Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16

One OF the greatest football games
that will be seen in the South this
season Will be played in Raleigh at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon between
the University of North Carolina and
the University of Georgia. The game
will be played Mt the fair grounds
where arrangements have been made
for the accommodation Of thousands
of visitors.
Both universities have fine teams
this year and fine sport will probably
be furnished by these longtime am
tagonists ON the gridiron. II is not the
first time they have met. Georgia and
Carolina have played four games and
the Varsity boys have returned home
with victory every time save one. In
1895 when the clevenS of the two uni-
verSities met, Carolina was victorious
by a score Of So to 0. In 1899 Carolina
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
YERKEs GIVES UP THE FIGHT.
Re-apptlnted Collector of Internal Revenue for
the Eight kentucky District
(By the Assoelated Press.

Washington Nov. 15..-Late this after
noon John w. Yerkes. late Republican
candidate for Governor OF Kentucky, was
appointed Collector of Internal Revenue
for the Eighth district. He will resume
his duties November goth.
Mr.. Yerkes. who resigned the office to
which he has been re-appointed to make
his campaign of Kentucky for the Cover
norshp, called upon the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue today. He said he had
abandoned all idea of contesting Governor
Beckham's election.
Leslie Combs, chairman Of the Repub-
lican State Committee of Kentucky. ac-
companied Mr.. Gerkes. He resigned his
position as Pension Agent at Louisville
to conduct the State campaign. 1t is
understood that he, too, will be appoint
ed to the Office he formerly held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
MORGAN WILL BE RETURNED.
Tn, Alabama Senator Will Receive the Full
vots Of The State Assembly.
(By the Associated Press }

Montgomery, Ala. Nov. 15.-The joint
caucus OF Democrats oG both houses OF
the Alabama Legislature held tonight
unanimously nominated John T. Morgan
for recollection as United states Senator.
No other name vas presented. Senator
Morgan was called before the meeting
and made an eloquent speech in thanking
the members for the honor conferred.
The ten opposition members Of tho
Legislature in separate caucus pledged
their votes TO Morgan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
THE 1NTF R.ocFANIc CANAL.
Minister Corea Says That All ympediments to
It's Construction Are Removed.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Washington, Nov. 15.-The Minister
from Nicaragua. Senior Don Luis corea.
arrived in Washington this morning after
an absence OF four months in Nicaragua.
during which time he conferred with
President Zelaya and members OF the
Cabinet concerning Nicaragua Canal af-
fairs and other subjects of interest 10
the two countries He says that by a
happy combination of circumstances the
way IS now clear OF private concessions
and border Observation-Disclosures. SO that d.
rect. governmental consideration OF the
waterway may be taken up. Scnor Corea
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
zeimer and Wilson Arraigned..
lny Do AsnacIaled Presal

Frank Wilson, the men accused OF having
been implicated in divorce frauds were
arraigned before Recorder Goff today
There are three indictments for subor-
nation Of perjury against each. They
pleaded not guilty and were taken back
TO The Tombs.
The two women in the case. Mrs. Her
rick and Mary II. Thompkins, against
each OF whom single indictment has
been found. are still in the House of De-
tentlon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
REFUSED TO PROSECUTE.
The Case Against VIM. j. Cooke is Mol
Pressed.

Especial TO News and Observer.)
Ashoville, N. c.. Nov. l5.--The case of
embezzlement against Nm. j. Cooke, eX-
cashier of the National Bank OF Ashevllle,
was called in the Federal court here to-
day. and upon motion Of the Government
counsel, was mol pressed. Judge Boyd
stated from the bench that in his official
capacity as assistant attorney general he
had Investigated the case and so thor
ouehly convinced was he that it was
lacking in moral turptude that he would
not try the case.
This action upon the part of the Gov
ernmcnt is in accordance with public
sentiment, which from the beginning has
been with Mr.. Cooke.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
JEFFRIEs SIGNS ARTICLES.
He is Pledged to Fight Both Ruhlin and
Sharkey.
(By tho Associated Press }

New York NOV. l5.~-James ]. Jcffries,
today signed articles of agreement for
fights with both Gus Rubin and Tom
Sharkey According to the stipulations
the bout with Rubin Is TO take place
first.
The Jcflres-R Rubin agreement calls for
a 25-round contest before the club Of
fering the best inducements. on or about
June tst 1901. the exact date to be
named when the club articles are signed.
In the signed agreement which Jcffries
today sent to Tom Shariley for his sig
nature. the fight Is TO be on the same
terms as the Jcfrrics- Rubin contest The
date for the match is set for on or be-
fore July lst, 1901. Johrlcs reserves the
right to meet both Fit2simmGns and Ruh-
lin before the match with Sharliey. provid-
ins the match with Fitzsimmons comes
oil on or before June 1st, l9c1
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
PRINCIPAL POINTS SETTLED.
Powers Viii! Submit Their Note to Chinese
Within Ten Days.
Cpy the Associated pressl

Peiin. Nov. 15.-The note Of the powers
10 the Chinese plenipotentiarlos VIII
probably be ready % submit within the
next ten days. This announcement was
mace at the conclusion of meeting
OF the ministers. n IS understood that
all points under discussion have been
practically agreed upon except minor
phases Of several of the most important
questions. Concerning these points the
ministers have cabled for instructions.
which they expect TO receive before No
weber 20th. the date Of the next meeting
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
IN THE M0B'S HANDS
Dug Through Jail Walls For
Loves Alleged Poisoner.
The Mob Then Carried the Negro Of, and Up
TO Now No,hiug Has Been Heard
Of Him.
Especial TO News and Observer. }

Albemarle. n. c.. Nov 15--Seyeral
days ago a negro by the name OF John
Knox was placed in Jail here, charged
with poisoning Or, S. j. Love in the wes-
tern portion Of this county. About one
o'clock last night a mob OF about two
hundred men appeared at the jail aud
demanded the negro The shcriff refused
10 let them have the keys. Whereupon they
dug a hole through the brick wall and
battered down the steel sheathed doors
and took the negro out and carried him
Off. Up to this time no trace can be
had Of the negro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Witt. Nichols.

Especial TO News and Olserver.)
Reidsville, ~ c., Nov. 15.-Samuel
Nichols, popular young liveryman, and
Miss Annie May Witt, were married at
the Baptist parsonage tonight by Rev
j. q. Adams. Mr. j. X. Blackwell was
best man and Miss Patricia Gorden maid
or honor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Republicans Control Legislature.
lBy nc Asgociated press.l }

Washington, Nov f5--Assistant secre-
fary OF War Mclkleiobn tonight wired the
Associated press os follows:
Omaha. Neb. November 18th.
Official count OF Omaha and Douglass
county has just closed. showing one Re-
publican Senator and seven Representa-
tiyes elected. This gives us the organiza-
tion Of the House and Senate. seventy-two
votes on joint ballot, constitutional ma
iorty OF five"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
GUILTY LOVERS sREK DEATH.
DR.. Ahlstrom and Mrs Gardner Commit Sui
eide by Asphyziation.
an the Aseoclated prese. }

New York, Nov. l5--Dr Charistopher
T. Ahstrom and Mrs. Harry Gardner,
both Of this city. were found dead In bod
room In the Boulevard Hotel. in Broad
way. Both had been sufioeated by illum-
mating gas.
Rheinhold Basse, proprietor of the
hotel. said the couple, whom he had never
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16

also brings word that he has just signed
at Mexico City. acting as Minister for
Nicaragua, The first treaty between MeM-
co and Nicaragua for amity, commerce
and navigation. covering IT articles and
firmly uniting the bonds between these
two countries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Gear Not Critically I'll.
(Ey The Associated Press. J

Washington, Nov. l5.--Ambassador
Tower at st. Petersburg, informed the
State Department that the Czar is III from
typhoid fever. but that his condition IS
not regarded as critical
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Burned to Death.
Especial to News and Observer.

Fayetteville, \. G., Nov i5.--The little
1-year-old child of George Newell. living
over at Masseys Hill. was burned to
death yesterday 1t was left in room
with an open fire by itself. and in playing
fell IN the fire and was burned to death
This Is the third case of the kind in this
vicinity within two weeks Last week the
Maynor child was burned TO death In
Lutterloh Alley. aud week before that q
colored child was burned TO death IN
Campbellton by falling in the fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
Goes to McCullough's Aid.
ORy lhe AgsocInted preas. }

FIlN tAN0VNItNIfN IND0tT
Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov. 15.--The
tug Mercury left here today to 40 to the
assistance OF the schooner Frank W. Nc
Cullough, from Wilmington. N. c.. bound
for Fall River. anchored OF Nantucket
with iibs blown away.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16
seaboard Train Wrecked

ToFVVIaI y .NVN' "HU VU0VIFVT'J
Charlotte. y. c., Nov 1.-THE Char
lotte- bound Seaboard mail train was de-
layod last night several hours by a
wreck between Hamlet and Rockingham.
caused by the breaking Of wheel After
the train had got into Monroe there was
a collision in the yard, which smashed up
a passenger car, but did no damage 10
the passengers. The train finally reach
cd Charlotte considerably behind schedule
time. but in good shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16

In a fire which broke out on tho Uni-
ted States mouitor Monterey on October
2lst, buc which was soon extlngulshed.
five Of the crew narrowly escaped suffoea-
tIon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16

Miss Clara Barton has left Galveston
for Washington. She says that Galveston
sufferers have all they need now except
shelter. which must be given them be-
fore winter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-16

Reports from Governor-elect samford's
home al Montgomery say he VIII recover
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
oNE-LEGGED BALL PLAYER.
Essht-year-oia lsay Runs nsse~ wtsh-
out the Aid of his
Gruarh.

Members OF the Kenwood Country
club have y mascot in Willie Howard.
tho one-levged baseball player. SAYS q
Chicago paper. The little fellow.
eight years OF age. is considered one
of the most expert amateur ball play
ers on the south side. He manages
to run the bases on one leg. or late
che young man has frequently been
asked 20 appear on the tennis
grounds. IL Is said that whatever
side he champions is sure TO be vic
torious in the tennis contests. ANY
hne afternoon when there is tennis
game in progress Willie Howard is
very conspicuous. He t. regarded by
some OF the best tennis experts a.
the fOrerunner Of good luck. One saJ
lately Willie was in great demand.
II is said his services were bid for
long before the champion tennis con
tests began at the Kenwood Country
club.
Little Willie. az he IS Familiarity
called by his many friends. takes a
prominent part in baseball games
when there are no games OF tennis
in progress. As batter ne Is said 70
he the equal OF anyone ON the Ken.
wood grounds. OF late the young fel-
low has discarded his habit OF run
ming the bases with a crutch In hand.
II is said that Willie believes Il un-
dignihed 70 run the bases in his for
mer way. The result is the youthful
BAH player now covers the bases in a
hop. skip and jump fashion.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
OUTS WIN FROM BOoKIEs.
Race Track HRnEer--on Describe
How They Caught On tn
Good Thing.

"It was just like this. YOU see. me
and Mickey came 20 Chicago TO be- on
hand for the opening season Of the
races al Washington park from De
troit.' said a short man with sandy
mustache and wearing clothes that
had seen better days around q race
track. who was standing near the grand
stand in Washington park the other
day talking 20 a tout who was going
TO give him good thing. relates the
Chronicle. when Mickey and I hit
the town we didn't have a cent. so We
had to beg our chuck and banner money
from people on the street. The next
day we were in for il good. No money.
didn't know any body. only few touts
who only had eating money fcr them
selves and had good thing that would
win ia walk and the odds were big
Mickey says: Pal. l tink I can GET
a few bucks 20 bet on good thing
so he did. How he got ia / don't know
but in three days after he got IL we
walked ont of the track with s. 500
IN our pockets of the bookies' easy
money" That is the story overheard
by man who was standing near the
two alleged touts who were telling OF
their good luck since the opening OF the
Washington park track.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
DANGEROUS TO GET ANGRY.
Psroxysms Have Frequently RESULT
ed in Death or Mortal
Gnjurys

A study OF anger from experiences
In about 1000 cases. collected from re-
liable observers. has been made by G..
Stanley Hall. The causes were many
and variOus. and often being trivial.
and the physical sensations accom-
panying IL differed greatly with the
individual, says Stray Stories.
Flushing was very general, although
palloF was a characteristic in 27 per
cent. OF the eases. The heart beats
were violent, several cases OF death
from rupture of this organ being re-
ported, ard there were sometimes pc
euiiar sensations in mouth and throat.
sometimes dizziness or faintness. fire.
quently tears. and generally copious
salvation, which might produce froth-
ing at the mouth.
Common sounds were animal-like
cries in children. and oaths and
threats in adults. while in many cases
the throat was paralyzed and there
was inability 10 SPEAK above a whis-
per. or without crying or trembling.
Butting with the head. biting and
scratching are noticeable in childish
anger.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
DOES NOT LIKE ELECTRICITY.
Poet Queen OF Roumanfa Will Not
Have Her Galleries Properly
Lighted.

Elizabeth. the poet queen OF Rou-
mania, better known 20 the reading
world as Carmen silva. shares with
Queen Victoria "a dislike FOR electric
lights, and opposed their use In her
apartments until quite recently Her
boudOir was lighted by crystal fiow-
ers, i'm the heart OF which CLEANED
pale, colored lights. The place is
filled with panel pictures and verses.
all written by the queen or painted bv
one OF her gifted court ladies The
great dining hall Is ornamented with
tail panels illustrating the principal
works of Carmen Silva's novels. re-
manees and poems. The room is very
somber, being furnished with black
oak and cordovan leather and lighted
only by stained glass windows. bril-
liant In color and representing court
balls. wedding bouquets and other
roya- festivities. but nevertheless they
prevent the sun from penetrating the
gloomy grandeur Of the apartment
And this Is why the queen. who loves
beauty and harmony. strictly forbids
the wearing Of black or dark dresses
at her table. She prefers uniform
10 conventional evening dress and
does not shrink from any fancy dress
II il be gay and pretty.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
POODLE PUFFs Az CIGARS.
a stray Performing Dos l. kdopted
by Many Hyde Park Resi-
dents.

A stray poodle that dances on its
two hind feet and holds a lighted
cigar In its mouth has appeared fire.
quently in the neighborhood OF the
Hyde Park police station OF late. SAWS
Chicago paper. IL is thought that
the animal has escaped from some
show Almost every informing the dog
may De seen on Lake avenue. near
fifty-third street. doing a number
OF antics for some children. The dog
has no license. but it is thought that
inside of z short while some Thoughts.
ful person will adopt the canine. IL
can waltz beautifully
In fact. the animal VIII always start
20 move ats feet az the sound 90 music.
Many % the policemen OF the HYDE
Park station have taken great fancy
10 the animal and frequently given if
food out 90 their own lunch cans.
The dog is known by the name 81
Jack and ever since The little fellow
has made its appearance I'm the neigh
borhood Jack has become household
word. As soon as Hyde Parker liv.
ing i'm the vicinity of Lake avenue and
Fifty-third street speaks Of Jack
everybody knows what he OF she 4.
talking about.
Every morning Jack makes a round
~ an the houses. When the dog ap
peared i'm Hyde Park one day lately
he was very thin but already a no.
ticeabie change is apparent in his con.
ditiou. Jack can with ease hold a
lighted cigar in its mouth for Ave
minutes. Some Of the bows have
made habit of giving the animal
bits Of cigarettes 10 hold between its
sharp teeth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
BROKE THE NEWS SUDDENLY.
Comscnl Episode in the Meeting OF
Long-SeParsted Brothers In
England.

curious little story reached us
the other day from the lips of an
officer invaiided home from South
Africa, says the Liverpool Post The
eldest son OF a well-known duke had =
younger brother in Ladysmith and
was naturally anxious and eager for
his safety. He himself was serving
with rhe forces Of Gen. Butler and
was through all the long and arduous
campaign which preceded the relief
OF that place. When it became known
that the road was at last open. the
young nobleman was sent forward
with the first forces TO enter ths
town. He soon found his brother.
whom his eyes had been yearning TO
see for so many long and weary
months. "Hullo, jack" he shouted.
and then. in his excitement and pleas
ure. for the life of him ne couldn't
think of what 10 say next At last he
blurted out with: .Old Tom. the
gardener. is dead" An anti-climax
which. in spite of the apparently
mournfui character of the news.
caused both the brothers 10 roar with
laughter. Such was the FIRST item
OF home news which the younger enc
heard after sickening period OF anx-
ious waiting
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
LASTING QUALITIES.
Trsit OF the Chfacse which woaId
Accomplish Much NJ Turned
fo GnnE

The Chinese have man, traits which.
IL properly developed, wouL cause
them TO assume a leading place
among the nations OF the g.obe. The
people are Industrious. hospitabIe.
temperate and devoted TO learning.
They are strong and wiry. They have
lasting qualities. Tne Chinese can
live anywhere. eat anything and be-
lieve anything They outwear the
tribes OF southern Asia. are more con-
servative than the japanese and less
poetieal than the Hindoo. They are
possessed OF much common sense.
Their religions and superstltions en-.
ter into everything. even their cheat.
Ing and lying. Gambling IL the ns.
sEepal ARs The llttls ehildrsn On ~
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Were weary a-waIking the highway of
nfe.
Were fettercd and austered with worry
and strife.
Let Us drop by the wayside the heavy
And rest az the Inn at the turn OF the
road
Let rs tarry awhile
At the Sign OF the Smile"
Ho. the Sign Of The Smile Is a jolly inn.
with gargoyies about "a that do naught
but grin.
There's always laugh and shoulder
20 whack.
And an echo that ever viii answer us
back
Let us tarry awhile
AT the Sign Of the Smile
AT the Sign of the Smile" we viii nnger
long there
For the strictest OF rules Is the ban upon
care,
And the guests must forget there are
such things years.
And never shed any but iaushter-brought
tears
Let us tarry awhile
At the Sign OF the Smile"
Therein be nagons OF jolIity for Us to sip.
And many and many a rollicking quip.
Though the jokes may be old-like the
Juice OF the vine
They mellow with age 20 the richest OF
wine
Let us tarry awhile
At the Sign of the Smile"
Let us tarry a while at the sign OF the
4 Smile
Forget all our griefs in the joys that
beguile.
Let US pleasure the noon tin II changes
20 night.
Then up with our loads and we'n md
they are light
Let as tarry awhile
At the Sign OF tho Smile"
Baltimore American.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

streets throw ulce FOR the candx w,rn
the salesman. The missionary from
the occsdcrt, outnumbered by the
opium vendcr and the whisky pedsiler.
has been unable 20 keep the vices of
the west from being introduced along
With the virtues. and. a ter FIVE cen
turies OF contact. the Caucasian has
done the Mongoiian more harm than
good.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

state omeisi who Couidn't write.
The Philadelphia Record says that a
man wss once elected 10 a responsible
state Office in Pennsylvania. and served
acoeptably. who could not write his
nsne. He was iutslligsnt spA oz sound
huHssss taegussA
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Man without q coastvy.
The next time Mr.. Axtor tries TO
break into high society he viii. ayx
the Milwsukes septirel, have . com
psisnt ehspsrpn.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Black dogs and black cats are the
favorites in China in the line or food
because when eaten in midsummer the.
Will insure health and strength.