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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
Aliens Nomination Confirmed.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Washington, April 1.-THE Senate to-
day confirmed the nomination of Charles
Fl. Allen, of Massachusetts, to be Cover
nor of Porto Rico.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

Don't get too self-important; the world
will move on just the same after YOU
are gone.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
RUMoRs THAT TRACKMEN WILL GO OUT
Operators Who Took the Strikers Places Will
Leave to Today.
Bv the Associateel PIGS.

Atlanta, Ga. April 17--There are
persistent rumors that the trackmen viii
go out Saturday. President Powell OF the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
A TASTE FOR MUSIC.

Should always be cultivated. No one thing doe
more To develop the mind or gives more Vaua
bic accomplishment than the study of music. one
should have one Of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18

H. Clark Chauncey, Ga, says De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him OF
piles that had afflicted him for twenty
years. 1t is also a speedy cure for skin
diseases Beware of dangerous counter
feits. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co., w. II.
King. Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
though no warrants have yet been is
STRIKERS NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Mr.. Swain Says Property is Damaged by IRE
sponsible Parties
Especial to News and Observer

topSSldi " NEWS anu ObSCi 'NA'(
Greensboro, \. c.. April I'M. Jno.
f. Swain who has charge of the strikers at
this point, has established headquarters
at the Clegg Hotel. He appears TO be
in good spirits over the situation. He
says that new recruits are coming to him
every day. Five went out Sunday and he
expected six more to quit yesterday. Mr..
Swain says that the strikers are not re-
sponsible for the damage done to the
company's property, as it is being done
by irresponsible parties. He says that
on the Knoxville division only six opera
tors are at work, and they are scabs,
while at Augusta, Ca, the dspatchers
have joined the strike. At several places
scabs are not allowed to work, but are
run out of town by strikers sympathizers.
Mr.. Swain further says that yesterday,
operators were at work only at Durham,
Mebane. Burlington and Raleigh. A dep
uty sheriff has been on duty every night
since the trouble at Pomona. Some one
threw rock through the window of the
train at Pomona few nights ago. Super
intendent O'Brien has offered a reward
of $500 for the capture of any one caught
destroying the company's property. Mr..
O'Brien says that trains are running reg
ularly here, and only unimportant offices
are closed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-18
HAVE THEIR GUNS
BIaden Go. Negro Advises
Negroes to Arm.
And on Election Day 10 Have Their Arms in
the Bushes. Re Pop-lica Leaders
Advice Bearing Fruit.
Especial TO News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Elizabethtown, n. c., April 11.-Soon
after the Republican and Populist conven-
tons adjourned on the 7ths instant, the
same evening Alex Hall, a prominent ne
gro politician in this county, grew very
indignant at the Constitutional Amend
ment. He said in one of the stores OF
the town, publicly, that the negroes
would go to the polls next election we'll
armed; that if they did not have their
guns in their hands, they would nave
them in the bushes near by where they
could get them when necessary and that
if would not be like it was in Wilmington.
Such characters as Alex Hall may not
reflect the sentiments of the best class
of negroes, but such characters as he
are dangerous and should be watched.
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GOVERNOR GOES TO CHARLOTTE.

Charlotte, n. c.. April 1.-THE
strike situation here is very, inter-
esting to say the least The road
maintains that the strike is about
broken, while the strikers say that
the fight is just begun. Mr.. Cannon,
of the Southern. is the latest arrival,
he having come in the morning.
President Powell has wired Vice
President Dolphin of the o. r. r.. sug-
costing that q mass meeting of the
trainmen and others be held here to-
day, in order that Mr.. Dolphin may
explain the situation to them in full;
but none of the men seem to know
anything about the meeting, if it has
been ordered.
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1t is safe to say that very few freights
are moving, but the company says the
business is light and they are handling
all that comes, little slowly, but that
they are improving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
PAY FOR THINKING.
Oscar Hammsrstein Makes Novel
Demand as a Witness.
Was Called 10 Testify Before United States
Commissioner Shields.

New York. April l3--Oscar Hammer
stein. the theatrical manager. was a
witness yesterday before United States
Commissioner Shields in a suit over a
cigar machine which he invented. and
astonished court spectators by declin-
ing to testify unless he We're recon-
pensed for the labor of thinking.
Thereupon the hearing OF. the case was
postponed. In explanation Mr.. Ham
merstein afterward said:
1t may seem to be peculiar view
20 some. but IL Is no more uhan right.
Fifteen years have elapsed since / in
ventei the machine. In order 10 tes-
ufy as should IL would require weeks
OF study. for l must refresh my MEM
ory on the smallest details. I cannot
afford TO give up my business for such
an affair unless L receive some COM
pensation. IL costs labor 10 recollect.
Therefore. / said In open court that /
should be paid. just as an expert"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
0LNEYvlLlE..

The strike OF the weavers at the
Earnscliffe mills is ended. they voting
to return to work Monday morning.
The managers OF the m Ills claim they
have Been unable to furnish just the
sort OF filing that would be acceptable
to the weavers at all times. and II Is
quite probable that when they ruiz
short of good filing again they will
shut down, and thus avoid any further
difficulty. The mill folks. however.
want as much work turned off as do
the weavers, and for this reason they
have used what stock they could.
The weavers decided TO wat until
Monday before going to work In order
that the mill could get In a supply OF
filling. Other than this the best of
feeling exists between. the management
and the employees.
Last evening a team from Watche-
moket Tribe OF East Providence Wis
tied Woonasqutucket tribe and con-
ferrS 1.he warriors and chiefs degree
upon five candidates. AT the conclu-
sion ofthe work n collation. was served
The police OF the Chaffee street sta
ton were somewhat astonished last
evening TO find a red-haired Hebrew
peddler so intoxicated on Manton ave-
nue. ne was unable to walk. He was
arrested and this morning was In the
police court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
BRISTOL.

News reached here yesterday OF the
death OF Mr.. Allen Usher. He was in
business In jamestown, N. Z. His re-
mains Will he brought here tomorrow
and Inferred in the family lot.
Mrs. Mary Easterbrook. widow Of the
late Gardner Easterbrook. died yester-
day.
Mr.. Michael Laneigan died yesterday
after long illgess.
The mansion on Pappoosesquaw,
owned and occupied bysMr. and Mrs.
Henry Holbrook Nudge, presents fine
appearance and attracts much atten-
tion. having been newly painted.
Ex-senator Charles Handy Of War
rem, chairman of the electric car COM
mittee OF Bristol county. visited town
yesterday and speaking of the outlook
for electrics running over the road this
season, said a road Is assured and that
the laying OF rails will soon commence.
The school committee held a meeting
last evening IL members being pres
ent. The matter OF locating the new
school house was taken up. Eight OF
the eleven decided In favor OF the lot
on the south side OF William Duffy's lot
on the east side OF Wood street.
The funeral services Of Miss Gertrude
Tobin were solemnized this afternoon
at st. Mary's church.
The funeral OF Michael Lanergan Will
be held tomorrow morning at O'Clock
from st. Mary's church.
Shad are being taken in the harbor
in small quantities. Good sized her
ring are not as plentiful as last sea-
son owing probably TO lack of south
erly winds.
The Bristol Train of Artillery held a
meeting last evening TO elect officers
for the ensuing year. Owing TO the
inability OF the nominating committee
to make report IL was discharged and
n new committee consisting OF the fol-
lowing. Lieutenant Col John II. Bailey.
Major Barrett. Corporal G. Herman
Usher, Privates F. Straight and j..
Clark, was appointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
EAST PROVIDENCE

The town council will meet this after
noon when all town appointments Will be
made. and as far as can be learned there
will he no change except perhaps In the
case OF one of the members of the police
department.
Town Clerk William J. Smyth has ap-
pointed for his assistant I'm the office
Chester Butts, one OF the best known
young men in town.
hold their month";. meeting Monday
by Herman G. bumpus OF Brown Uni
versity. his subject being The Cultiva-
tion OF the Shore"
The annual report OF Chief Of Police
Adams To the council this afternoon was
rs follows: Whole number Of arrests, IL:
males. II. females. g. Americans. for
eigners. II: residents. =. non-residents. T.
Drunkenness IL the crime for which the
largest number OF arrests were made:
OF. this number were sent TO jail.
3 10 the state workhouse. I TO the state
hospital, and the remainder paid their
fines.
At the session of the Seventh District
court this morning John ffeffernan was
fined g. and costs for being drunls and
Henry Hobart was sent 10 the state farm
for six months for being an idle person.
Both belong at Riverside.
Pro Anaphoral services were performed
~ st. Mary's Episcopal church at $50
this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

The Newport boat was late this MORN
ing, being delayed by fog.
Nearly all the vessels that were in the
lower part of the harbor have sailed.
One pile driver and two dredgers are
at work near Crawford street bridge.
The mechanics completed their work
on the Richard Borden some time ago
and the painters and decorators are
practically through. She has been thor
oughly repaired and painted both inside
and out and now presents very neat
appearance.
The steamer Shuantum is tied up near
the Richard Borden for the purpose of
being repaired. She will be fitted up In
much the same manner as the Borden
and will be placed in first class condi-
ton.
Work continues TO progress favorably
on the schooner that II. Il. Little & Co,
are having changed into a barge. The
caulkers have finished their work and
she Is now being torn out on the in
side preparatory TO fitting her interior
for carrying coal. IL is : probable that
she will hold about six hundred tons.
The workmen employed in dredging
the harbor were kept busy in the ram
for some time yesterday in an attempt
TO repair the bottom of one or the mud
scows. In some manner the mechanism
i'm the lower part of the scow failed to
work but IL was finally repaired and
the work OF dredging went along
smoothly again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
HE WAS SHOT
IN THE MOUTH
Or. Cooke Found Dying In His
Residence at Boston.
Wife TELLS PECULIAR STORY.
Says She Foun1 the Doctor Seaiel In .
Chair and Bleeding Freely.
DIED AFTER BEING PLACED IN BED.
Then Mrs. Cooke Went Away 10 Consult a Doctor
as 10 Tho Bssl Course to Pursue She Is
Nov Under Surveillance.
Says She Fuun1 the Doctor Seaiei In Z
Chair and Bleeding Freely.
DIED AFTER BEING PLACED IN BED.

Boston. April 13-The police are busy
endeavoring to solve the mystery sur
rounding the death Of DIR. j. s., Cocks,
the blind physician, who recently fig
ured prominently ip "a sensational di-
vorce case in this City. and which was
reported to them about s o'clock last
night by two men. Officers who were
sent TO his residence at 2S Pinckney
street found the doctor lying dead upon
the bed with bullet. wound in the
mouth. from which blood was oozing,
but no weapon was TO be seen. any
where. His wife, who was not in the
house at the time, but came in later,
told somewhat remarkable story to
the officers. She said that about 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon, after
having been at work down stairs, she
went up into their living room and
found her husband seated In a chair in
8. sleeping posture. She at first thought
he was suffering from neuralgia OF the
heart, to which he had been subject at
times. but on further investigation she
found that he was bleeding from a
wound in the mouth. his face being COW
cred with blood, while a revolver lay
upon the floor. She laid him on the bed
and washed the blood from his face and
head, but he lived only a short time.
Then she picked up the revolver and
put Ii into one OF the bureau drawers,
from which place she removed IL and
gave IL to the officers upon their ar
rival at the house.
In explanation of her absence from
the house she said she had been to ask
the advice OF physician as to the best
thing for her TO do
Meanwhile DIR. Cilley and DIR. F. A.
Harris the assistant medical examiner.
had been summoned and made an ex-
i'd. The jaws were firmly set and the
conditions seemed TO bear out the wom-
ans statement that death had occurred
several hours previous. The body was
taken 10 an undert aker's and an autop-
sy will be held. Meanwhile Mrs Cooke
although not actually arrested. Is kept
under close surveillance until the mys-
terious circumstances which surround
the case are cleared up.
Among other things Mrs. Cooke told
the police that she was a medical stu
dent, and that she and her husband had
done some business as agents or the
Russian government. Mrs. Cooke was
the doctors third wife. was his amanu-
ensis, and had been married to him
only about seven weeks. She is 2S
years OF age, her maiden name being
Catherine Harrington.
The doctor formerly lived at 4S6
Boylston street. an aristocratic locality,
and despite the fact that he was blind
has had the reputation Of being skill
full surgeon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
.MAKINs TRe Prince OF WilES.

About six hundred years ago there
was a King OF England-Edward t.
who subdued the people of Wales.
which. you know. hes just west of
England. After conquering the Welsh.
he was anxious TO get their goodwill,
and so. when IL happened that his first
baby prince was born IN Carnavon, in
Wales, he had a bright idea. He an
nounced that his boy was a native Of
Wholesome who could speak Welsh Just
as well as any other tongue (this was
true, as the baby was but few weeks
old. and he should therefore be the
peoples own prince, Edward, Prince Of
Wales.
4sweHty-three years after this baby
became King OF England, and about
fifty years later his grandson had as
: gned to him. as the third Prince Of
Wales, the crest and motto which has
been borne by all the English kings
sons who have since that day had the
title, says a writer in Forward. The
crest is three ostrich feathers and the
notices the sentence "Ich diem Il
serve" 1t was given to the Black
Prince, boy OF great promise, who
fought bravely at the battle of Crecy.
The present Prince of Wales is the
oldest son Of Queen Victoria, and is a
man whose Oldest son has already be-
come of age. Some people think Of
kings and queens and princes as wear
ing magnificent crowns and continually
making great display; but If you were
10 see the London house where the
Prince OF Wales nves you would be sur
prised at its plain appearance-on its
outside at least. He has sons and
daughters who are beng brought up a
very sensible and simple way. The
boys are not allowed to put on airs
because OF their high birth, and the
dresses OF the young girls are made in
a style much more plain than are those
of many silly schoolgirls in America.
There is a book written by Queen
Victoria that would be interesting to
any one who likes TO know how the
home life of royal family goes on
1t shows the reader that the great ones
of the earth have just as many trials
and struggles and heartaches as the
lowliest. II lets you see that the Queen
of England is loving mother and a
sincere Christian.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
pAWTUxET VALLEY. .

The Natick Dramatic club observed it's
second anniversary at it's rooms on West
street Thursday evening. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Arthur Phillips: vice
president, John Collins; secretary, Jo-
seph Grinnell. Six new members were
initiated. An elaborate supper was served
at the close Of the session.
Leo council, No. H. Knights Of Column
bus. Natick. met last evening i'm their
rooms, Main street. IL was arranged
to have a social next Monday evening.
communication from the state deputy
was received announcing that Grand
knight Jolly of Delaney council. Paw
tucket. had been appointed as the dep
uty of Leo council.
Mrs. Sophie l.ussier. an aged and much
respected resident of Riverpoint died
last evening, after short illness. at
the residence of her husband In that VIII
1age
Joseph Poisson OF Fitchburg Mass
who is said 20 be the champion litter
of New England. IS the guest OF Land
lord Blanchard. Lippitt.
regular meeting at Its rooms In Riverpoint
last evening.
At the annual meeting of school district
No: 10; Lakewood, held last evening, the
following officers were elected for the
year ensuing: Moderator. John T.. Sweet
clerk, George j.. Wescott: trustee. Will
nam IN. James. treasurer. fuWln n.
Gardner; collector T Farnum.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Tate OF Pawtuxet
observed the 10th anniversary OF their
marriage Wednesday evening. At an
early hour n large number OF the rela-
tivesNand friends of the couple gathered
at their residence to wish them many
happy returns OF this anniversary. The
evening was enjoyably spent by literary
and musical selections. The happy cou-
pie were the recipients of many elegant
and valuable presents.
On Monday evening Pioneer Hose Co
No. ! OF Riverpoint fire department Will
open n fair in Temperance hall. Clyde.
Work has been resumed vn the drain
OF Fairvicw avenue. Phenix. The drain
will now be widened at its mouth to
nearly twice its former capacity. In or
der 20 vent the impense amount of
water that pours through II In heavy
rain.
Alert Hose company. Riverpolnt. held
their regular monthly meeting In the
hose house last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
EASTER FLOWERS.
The Sale This Year viii Break All
Records, IT'S Said.
In New York II Is Estimated That Over
$1,C00,000 Worth WIN Be Sold.

New York. April ls.--According to the
statement OF, fashionable florists, this
year will be a aTecord-breaker for the
sale of Easter fowers. and consider
ably more than a million dollars will
be spent I'm this city for them.
Since last year there has been an In
creased demand for potted plants, while
cut flowers, to a great extent, Will 90
begging. A potted plant. we'll cared
for. will last from a week TO a month.
while the cut flowers will soon lose
their fragrance and die.
BY far the most popular flower this
Easter IL the pink or white azalea.
sold I'm birch bark or colored pots.
Many florists say the sale OF this flower
will amount to 100000. Ii sells for 81
to S120 pot. The sale OF lilies will be
large, as the lily Is the typical Easter
flower. The crimson rambler rose is
not as hardy as the azalea, but Is much
in demand. The German idea OF train
ing the rambler into cross. crown and
other shapes Is now In vogue. In cut
flowers the violet is easily the most
sought after.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
AUBURN.

Several scholars OF this place did not
attend school yesterday on account Of
the regular examinations. There will
be no school next week.
Building is quite active here at pres
ent Another new house is to be built
in the rear OF Odd Fellows hall. Charles
Staples will build Il for rental Already
the cellar Is started and work vs. being
rushed right along. At Eden Park the
cellar for the new building Is also nearly
dug.
The dance program for the social and
dance 20 be held I'm Odd Fellows hall by
the Auburn Athletic association has
been made out.
department OF the j. A. Budlong e. Son
company. IS quite III at his home.
rhe grammar school baseball team was
20 have played n game with the Edge
wood grammar school team today. but IL
was 'postponcd on account of Door
grounaa The schedule of games will be
arranged I'm the near future. - ....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
ANTHONY MEDALS.
English High and Manual Training
Pupils Compete.
Work Of All the Contestants Was Of a Very
hIsh 0rdsr-The Winners

A large audience assembled I'm the hall
OF the English high school on Summer
street. yesterday afternoon. TO hear the
original declamations of the eight girls
who were selected to compete for tho
Anthony medal. In the preliminary
trials.
Gladys Huntington deserved the medal
according to the opinion of the judges
and Mr.. William X. White after COM
plimenting the contestantsson the uniform
excellence OF their work, presented the
medal and the volume OF Shakespeare $
works.
The following program was given:
Music, orchestras OF English and Clas-
sical high schools: "Internationa Expo
sitions as Peacemakers.' Mary r. Hol-
land; character sketch. A. Gertrude
stone; rPortia as Woman and as a
Judge" Louise B. Hobson; singing. The
Kings Champion" pupils of graduating
owe His success?" Maude r. Perrin: a
character sketch. Josephine Griswold (:
Portia as a Woman and as q Judge.
Psrty;" 90'ss Character Insk Sketch GIadys syn
Huntington; .'Portia as Woman and as
Judge" Anna NJ. Hollen singing.
school orchestras: report OF judges and
The following persons were judges: :
Robert W. Burbank Esq. Miss Mary f..
Salisbury and Miss Jessie V. Budlong.
At the Manual Training school large
number OF friends also assembled the
event being the reading for the An
thony medal. The compositions were
chosen from different subjects and We're
original on the part OF the speakers
The judges were Edword Field, clerk
OF the municipal court; Edwin G. b,
land. attorney for the Consolidated rail-
road, and Mrs. Carl Barus.
They awarded the prizes 10 Emma
Baldwin, whose subject was Revolt OF
the JTartars as Compared to the Trek
OF the Boers:" and 10 E T.. Poole. who
chose "Burke's Argument Against Using
Force In Dealing with American Colo
flists"
Mnsical selections were given by the
mandolin and banjo clubs and cornet
solos by Ira Holland OF, Reeves American
Band
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-13
WARREN.

Misses Adele Kemp. Lena Kemp and
Mary V. Quirk of the public school teach
ers have all been confined TO their homes
this week by illness. and their places
were temporarily filled by substitutes.
Barge Warren Is discharging a cargo
1 of 456 tons OF coal for Ezra NJ. Martin.
Mrs. Susan l.. Hall and Miss Annie
Nickerson substituted for two of the pub
lie school teachers. who were absent by
reason of illness this week.
Rev. William r. Trotter OF Bristol
preached at ST. Marks church yester-
day afternoon. Special Lenten services
were held last evening at st. Mary's, st.
Francis s. Thayer. who was injured a
few days ago by being thrown from his
buggy, on King street. from the break
ing of the axe bolt of the wagon. has
recovered from his injuries
There was no business before the Fifth
District court yesterday. except formal
entries in old cases on the docket.
The town council has contracted with
Edward T. Ennis, fer, lot on Child
crusher The lot is an eligible site for
the purpose and has heretofore been
used for the same purpose.
The Spinners Union intends 10 hold a
social In Armory hall at an early date.
The funeral of Miss jeanette Bullock
was held from her mothers residence on
Liberty street at 2:30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The interment was In the
South cemetery,
The new machinery for the Narragan-
sett yarn mill has arrived and Is now
being unloaded from several freight O.
which are drawn up on the. spur track
near the mill. II will be placed In posi-
ton Immediately y
The high school was dismissed at 80
yesterday afternoon.