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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
CLOSING AT HoRNER.
The Competitive Drill. Declarations. Delivery
of Medals and Colors
Especial to The News and observer)

Especial to The News and Observer)
Oxford, N. c., May S1.-A large crowd
was attracted to Horner Park on yester-
day at o'clock to witness the competi-
tive drill between Companies A, B, and G.
Company was the best drilled company,
making 100 points. Company A made
second place with 80 points. At S o'clock
the manual of arms drill for medal took
place. w. ]. sherrod, of ompany A, won
this medal.
The closing exercises of the Horner
Military School were held at the Opera
House on last evening. The declamations
were well selected and well delivered.
The scholarship medal in the prepara-
tory department was won by Master Lewis
n Taylor
The Horner School declaimers' medal
was won by Cadet Sam Sullivan irwin, of
Mt Airy. He recited Poor Little joe
with much feeling and reflected credit
upon the young declaimer.
The declaimers' medal in the prepara-
tory department was won oy Master
Lewis Nathaniel Taylor, of Oxford, who
recited John Maynard" in a striking
manner and was listened to with rapt
attention.
The Last Hymn, by Cadet Marion Tay-
lor, deserves especial mention, and was
the striking feature of the program. His
gestures were beautiful and his voice
never sounded better.
E. G. Finley, of Company A, won the
scholarship medal, also neatness medal.
Pantomine by Master Elliott Cooper,
who is only four years old, was very
fine. This was followed by reading re-
port and distinctions by Prof. J. c..
Horner.
Capt. S. W. Minor, in an Appropriate ad-
dress, presented the medals and colors.
In his remarks he paid a high tribute
to the late James H. Horner, founder of
the school, and said that some of his
talents had fallen upon the shoulders OF
the present principal of the school. He
then presented the colors to Company A,
this company having made 264 points,
Company B made 249 points.
On last evening the final german OF
the semi-centennial commencement OF
Horner School was given. Visitors from
all parts of North Carolina, also Virginia
and South Carolina were we'll repre-
sented.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
Penitentiary Loss $4,000.
People Want That Report

cannot be full yield as if they had
been no destruction by the flood.
Director Brown said last night that he
doubted the wisdom of replanting the cot
ton-doubtless whether it would pay He
says the present outlook is that there
will be demand enough for this work Of
convicts for outside work and that this
pays better than farming
All the members OF the penitentiary
board-Messrs. Travis, OBerry, Brown,
Grassland and Hackett--are now in the
city.
Gentlemen: The people are waiting inn
patiently for that promised report of the
true condition of the penitentiary at the
close of this day. And they would like
to take q look at the books" of the
Smith and Mewborne administration.
They want all extravaganza and rotten
ness by whomsoever committed exposed
And they are asking, Why the delay2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
Passports Granted FilipinOs.
(By the Associated Press.l


Washington, June LIN answer to
his application for instructions Secre-
tary Hay has directed Ambassador
Choate, at London, to issue passports to
the two Filiponos who appeared at the
Embassy yesterday "as residents of the
Philippine Islands. and as such entitled
to the protection of the United States.
The decision upon this point is of inn
portance, as having perhaps some bear
ing upon the status of the people of
the Philippines, Porto Rico and Guam.
A year ago the decision was reached
to regard the Porto Ricans as entitled
to the protection conveyed by an Amer
lean passport, but a formal decision of
the test cases was prevented through
the withdrawal of the application. The
Foraker Aca determined the right of
the Porto Ricans as "citizens of Porto
Rico to the protection of the United
States Government. 1t is now held that
the Spooner law conveys the same priv
ilege to the inhabitants of the Philip
pines.
Our State Department has been in
formed that Phya Phatchada has been
appointed Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of Siam to the
United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

Mr.. Travis, chairman of the peniten-
tiary board. who has visited the Gale
donia farm. thinks that the estimate Of
the loss generally made, $4,000 is too
large He thinks $4,000 will cover the
damage.
Director Grassland. who has carefully
inspected conditions there since the flood
has made this estimate of the loss:
1t will cost $4,000 to repair the break
in the dyke-(the break is $500 feet)--
AID open the bitches.
Three hundred and fifty acres of wheat,
worth 1000 has been totally destroyed.
Five hundred acres of peanuts have
been destroyed, but with good season they
can be replanted, and this loss need not
exceed $4,000.
Eight hundred of the 1 100 acres of cot
ton is DESTROYED. and must be replanted.
This can be done at cost of, say SO 900,
though even with good season the crop
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
WILMINGTON is SHUT OUT.
Ashenback's Brilliant Fielding With Errors
by the Giants Did the Work

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c.. June S.-Ashen-
backs brilliant fielding at center, COM
bined with his good stick work and a
costly error by Deylin in the second in
ming for the locals, gave the game to
:-he Shipbuilders this afternoon in a
score of 1 to o. Stewart in the box for
the locals allowed only four hits, and
would have won his game but for the
errors. The game was played in the
rain before a crowd of about 500
Score by innings R. H. E.
Newport News. .010O00OOO-1 o
Wilmington. :. 20 10000 2
Batteries: Wolfe and Foster; Stewart
and Thackara.
Summary-Double plays, Hempleman to
Weddige; Stewart to Stafford to Thack;
ara; struck out, by Wolfe 2, by Stewart
s. three base hit, Ashenback; two base
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
PARKER POWELL.
Further Details of the Damage by the Recent
Freshet

Kinston, N. c., June 1.-Mr r. J..
Powell, a prominent farmer of this coun-
ty, was married last night to Miss Mary
Parker at the home of her mother, Mrs
Rachel Parker in Onslow county.
Truck shipments from Kinston now are
immense.
1t is impossible to estimate the damage
to the crops by the overflow of the river
but it will amount to thousands of dol
lars Corn, cotton and tobacco in many
places are from one to four feet under
water Many of the farmers are not
financially able to stand the loss, and
will have to go in debt for more sup
plies
There was another cave-in at bridge
near here yesterday caused by the over
flow of water from Neuse River, and a
colored man, who was standing on the
spot got a good ducking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
An officer Reprimanded.
(By the Associated Press.) }

IBy Lne AsSOCIaLeu FItSs'J
Washington, June 1.-The findings In
the case of Captain William Hancock.
Sixth artillery who was tried by court
martial at Manila on the charges OF
conduct to the prejudice of good order
and military discipline" and falling to
appear for duty on two occasions, have
been received at the War Department.
The specifications alleged that Captain
Hancock exhibited himself in a drunk
en- condition at the Army and Navy
Club at Manila on two occasions, and
by constant indulgence in drink rem
dered himself unfit for military duty.
He was found guilty of both charges
and was sentenced to be reprimanded
in orders by the. brigade commander.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.
Worcester 8; Montreal 2.
Providence 4; Rochester 8.
Hartford 4 Toronto 1.

The transport Logan sailed from Ma
Mia Friday for San Francisco, by way of
Nagasaki, with two battalions of the
Thirty eighth volunteer infantry and the
Forty fourth volunteer infantry. AL
though every effort has been made to
land the volunteers in this country be-
fore the volunteer army goes out of ex-
istence. it is not now believed that it
can be done with respect to all the regi-
ments vet to start on their long voyage
across the Pacific.
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End, 3rd, 4th and 5th, cloth, at $1.40.
WRITING.
Natural System of Vertical Writing
D. G.. Heath & Co.:
Six numbers, cents each.
Smithdears Slant Writing Books-B. F.
Johnson & Co.:
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GEOGRAPHY.
University Publishing Co.:
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GRAMMAR.
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LANGUAGE LESSONS.
ID. C. Heath & Co.:
Hyde's Two Book Course in English,
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HISTORY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
No satisfactory book offered The Com
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HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
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In witness to the above report we, the
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4th day of June, 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

The press of Cuba deplores the mis-
understanding with the Washington
Government, but generally admits the
possibility of a wrong construction be-
ing put upon the amendment by the ex-
plantations and interpretations, and that
it will be best for the convention to
take the question up Immediately and
accept the amendment as passed by
Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

The Philadelphia Times says that a
company with a capital of at least $3,OOO,-
600 is being organized to build another
shipbuilding plant on the Delaware River.
The promoter of the company claim that
$2,600,000 has already been subscribed,
and they have petioned a plot of ground
at Chester Pa. where it is proposed to
erect the plant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
International Troops Clash
And Blood Flows at Tien Tsin
CBy the Associated Press )

Tien Tsin, June 3.-here was serious
affray between international troops
here Some British fusiliers who were
acting as police sought to prevent
French soldiers from breaking
when they were attacked with bayonets
and bricks he fusiliers, in eslf-defence,
fired in the air. This brought number
of Germans to the aid of the French
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
Capt. Young Resigns

Especial to The News and Observer;
Asheville, N. c., June 1.-Capt L. w.
Young has resigned as captain of the
Asheville Light Infantry. The company
will shortly go on excursion to Wdynes-
vile.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

Batterles: RaIelgh, BoWden and lie
Grande; Norfolk, Dannehower and Leh-
nan.
Summary-Home run, LeGrande; three
base hits, Mullen; two base hits, Stanley
and Lehman; bases on balls, by Bowder
4; Hit by pitched ball, by Bowden 3, by
Dannehower 2; struck out, by Bowden G,
by Dannehower Z; sacrifice hits, Lehman
and Atz; stolen bases, Smith, Kemmer
Morrisey and Slagle. Time of game 1:45
Umpire, Mr. Staley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

men. They numbered together two
hundred men. Five fusiliers fired again,
killing Frenchman and wounding
three others.
In subsequent fighting four fusiliers,
five Germans and one japanese Were
wounded. The arrival OF a German Of
ficer and strong guard ended the
fray.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
The Vickers- Bethlehem Deal OFF,
lRu the Assooiated Press. !

=
New York, June 1.-The negotiations OF
the Vickers Sons and Maxim Company of
England for the purpose Of the Bethlehem
Steel Company, have been abandoned, and
according to one of the New York bank
ers interested. will never be resumed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

Birmingham, Ala, June Louis O.
Graveley, of Danville, Va, who shot and
killed l. L. Levy, of this city, three weeks
ago, was released from Jail today. The
grand jury failed to find an indictment
against him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04

The towboat George r. Ross was
wrecked by an explosion near Taren-
tum, Pa, yesterday. Captain Kelly
was killed and three members of the
crew seriously burned. The loss is
$50 000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
SOUTHERN LEAGUE RESULTS.

At mphis-Memphis 8; Nashville 2.
At Shreveport-Shr 3; Selma 2.
At Little Rock-Birmingham Z; Little
Rock @.
At New Orleans-New Orleans 13; Chat
tanooga 7.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
Chicago Shut Out in Great Game With
Washington.
(By the Assoeiated Press.)


Chicago, Ills. June S.--Washington put
up a great game and won handily. Pat
ten was in rare form, allowing but four
hits. Attendance 2.1Oo. Score:
RH. E.
Chicago. ). ...0O00oO0300-3 /
Washington .0120O0O0o2 2--5 8 /
Batteries: Patterson and Sullivan;
Patten and Clark. Time 1855. Umpires,
Manassau and Connolly.
Cleveland, Ohio, June 9.-Dowling' S
wildness was responsible for the defeat
of Cleveland today. Attendance 1,200.
Score: p. H. E.
Cleveland. !. .....2OOOOOOOO- 8
Baltimore . .004O0O3O* -
Batteries: Bowling and Wood; Dunn
and Bresnahan. Time 1925. Umpire,
Cantillion.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 3.-Sparks
pitched mastery game today, allowing
but three singles in as many innings.
Attendance 200. Score: R. H. e.
Milwaukee,. :. 1908 5000 !" 81 5
Boston ...O0O00OOO2-
Batteries: Sparks and Connor; Lewis
and Schreck. Time 1:5O. Umpire, Has
kell.
Detroit, Mich, June Both Miller and
Plank pitched splendid ball in today S
game Attendance 3,199. Score:
r. H. e.
Detroit. :. .....000O00100 00-1 6 8
Athletics. !. 20O00O0O-2 6 9
Batteries: Miller and Buelow; Plank
and Powers. Time 200. Umpire, Sheri-
dan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
hit, Stafford; base on balls, by Stewart 2.
Time 1:15. Umpire Mr.. Clarke.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Pittsburg Makes the 0uaksrs Sick. Boston
Shuts Ont Chicago.
(By the Associated Press }


Pittsburg Pa. June S.-The visitors
could do nothing with Philippi, while the
locals hit Duggleby and Townsend at
will. Attendance 5000. Score: r. H. E.
Pittsburg. :. .11310500*-11 IL
Philadelphia :. .Oe00O1OOO-1 3
Batteries Philippi and O'Connor;
Townsend Duggleby and Mcfarland
Time 200. Umpire, Emslie.
Cincinnati, June 3.-Both pitchers were
hit hard today. The finish was exciting
in the extreme Attendance $500 Score:
r. H. r.
Cincinnati. :. 00021*-5 10 2
Brooklyn. :. .0110001O u l
Batteries Phillips and Bergen;
Hughes and Mcguire. Time LAS. Um-
pire, Cunningham.
Chicago, Ills. June 3.-The locals got
but four scattered hits off Willis today,
only two men reaching third. The two
teams put up a great game, both in the
out and infield. Attendance 75O. Score:
r. II. E.
Chicago :. 100000 4 o
Boston. :. .....00 00001110-3 10 1
Batteries Hughes and Kahe; Willis
and Kittredge. Time 1:20. Umpire,
O'Day.
St Louis, Mo-, June 3.-The New York
National League team today solved Jack
Powell, of st. Louis, and batted him out
of the box Phyle pitched in great form.
Attendance 5000. Score: r. II. Z.
ST. Louis. !. ...110020O0 10 2
New York. ....103010 0O12-8 Is o
Batteries: Murphy, Powell and Ryan;
Phyle and Warner. Time 1850. Umpire,
Dwyer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

the State History of the United States,
containing the Constitution of the United
States; physiology, hypiene, naure and ef-
feet of alcoholic drinks, and narcotics,
elements of civil government, elements OF
agriculture, theory and practice of teach
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The State Text Book Commission, act
ing by authority thereof, make the fol-
lowing adoptions for five years at prices
herein set forth
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-06-04
NORTH CAROLINA.

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The General Assembly of North Caro-
lima by an act entitled IAN Act to estab-
lish a Textbook Commission ratified
February Sth 1901, constituted the State
Board of Education a State Text Book
Commission, whose duty it is to select
a uniform series or system of Text Books
for use in the public schools in the State
of North Carolina, to include the follow
ing branches, towit:
Orthography, defining, reading, writing.
drawing, arithmetic. geography, gram
mar. language lessons, History of North
Carolina containing the Constitution of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
They're After the TYPO

Proprietor Ent of the Central Hotel
this town, and Meyer, Of the City
Hotel, Danvile, are after Charles
Adams, a tourist compositor, who
was a guest for week and two weeks
and left without settling. From all
reports he is one of the undeserving
variety, and by oft and continued
violation of confidence placed in him
has gained the name of a professional
beat. He turned up IN this town
about three weeks ago, first at the
Young Mems Christian Association.
He was sent to Mrs. Phillips board
ing house for supper, lodging and
breakfast at the Associations expense.
The next morning he came to the
COLUMBIAN Office and asked for help.
He was given work for several days
during which time he displayed a lack
Of energy and utter disregard for the
Office rules. Upon request from
Mrs. Phillips the amount of his board
bill there was held for her. He then
went to the Central Hotel, and re-
mained for week, when he suddenly
disappeared. Now the above-named
gentlemen are after him. When last
seen he was vending his way toward
Berwick. AT Sunbury, where he also
left an unpaid board bill, he gave
his name as Charles Porter, and at
Danville Frank Allison.
He was apprehended at Sunbury
on Tuesday, brought to Bloomsburg,
and lodged in jail to await trial at
Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
BLOOMSBURG'S CENTENNIAL.

Bloomsbury was laid out in 1902
by Ludwig Eyer, and was then known
as Oyersburg. In 1902 it will DE one
hundred years old, and this event
should be properly observed. Jus,
what time in the year it was laid out
we are not aware, but that could
probably be ascertained.
1t is not too soon to begin to dis
cuss the matter. The Board of Trade
is already organized, and is composed
of our leading business and profess
ional men, and it would be proper foI
them to consider the matter. A com
mlttee should be appointed to formu-
late some recommendations on the
subject, and report thereon. Don't
postpone it. Ac. now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
SHERIFF BLACK RETIRGS.

OnMonday next Sheriff William w.
Blacks term of three years in the
Shrlevalty of Columbia county will ex-
pire, and he will vacate, and become
once more private citizen. Sheriff
Black has made careful, consclent-
ious, and efficient officer. The bust
ness of his Office has been transacted
promptly and intelligently, and yet
with as much lenency for unfortunate
debtors as was consistent with the re-
quirements of justice. He has been
ably assisted by his son, Bruce, whom,
we are glad to state, will remain in the
office as Deputy sheriff under the new
official, Daniel Knorr. The Sheriff
and his family have made many warm
friends in Bloomsburs, and the feet
that they propose to reside here will
be good news. Mr.. Black has rented
the B. F. Davis property on the corner
of Fifth and Iron streets, and will
move in there next week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
THE NEW CENTURY
Crowds Throng the Streets
Until Nearly One O'clock.
Bells, Whistles, Fire Crackers,
Tin Horns, and Shouting
Greet the Birth of
the New Century.

Bloomsburg was far from being
asleep Monday night. Even a Far
day with its varied program of pleas
ure never assembled the people OF
town in such large numbers. Main
Street, in the vicinity OF the Court
House was veiltable sea of human
lty. The people began to make their
appearance as early as ten o'clock.
Their objective point appeared to be
Market Square. This was because it
had been advertised that a bon fire
would take place there. But, owing
to a strong wind, it was deemed best
to dispense with the bon fire. Then
the crowd began to move toward the
Court House. Finally the bell tolled
the hour, which was greeted by roar
Of voices, TIN horns and revolvers.
The Bloomsburg Band lent pleasure
to the occasion by rendering patriotic
and popular airs. To the Rescue
Fire Company of the Fourth Ward
belongs the credit of keeping the big
crowd in a happy frame of mind
throughout the entire demonstration.
Their appearance on the street headed
by donkey and goat was the signal
for an outburst of laughter and cheers.
The make ups of the whole party
were great.
1t was about an hour after the birth
of the new year and century that the
people began to disrerse to the vari-
GUS points of the compass, all seeking
their homes and rest. Many of the
residents had their dwelling houses
illuminated throughout the evening
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
Baptist Church.

Next Sunday will be the anniver-
sary of my pastorate in Bloomsbury.
Let us make 1t an occasion of re-
joiciug and renewed consecration to
the services ofGod. A sermon, ap.
propriate to the occasion, will be
preached In the morning, followed by
the celebration Of the Lords supper
l desire very much to see every mem
Der of the church and congregation
present. The public also are invited
to worship with us.
7. d. SMITH Pastor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-01-03
A Oentralia Wedding.

AT one o'clock Thursday afternoon
at the M. L. church at Centralia,
Miss Gertrude Buckley, youngest
daughter Of Rev. J. w. Buckley,
pastor of the Centralia church, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Hoyt, of
Johnstown. The affair was quite a
social event in the mountain town.
The ceremony was performed by the
brides father. The happy couple
left on an afternoon train for an ex-
tended trip. They will take up
housekeeping in Johnstown.