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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-08-10

SIC. Closing out Ladies Ok
fords 85c. The Leader.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
FOR MUSICIAN TITUS.
The Officers of 14th Infantry Petition His Ap-
pointment to West Point
[Ry the Associated Press. }


Washington, March "a petition
signed by all officers serving with the
Fourteenth infantry regiment has been
sent to Adjutant General Corbin re-
questing the appointment of Musician
Calvin P. Titus, Company E., Four
teenth infantry, the first American SOL
der to enter Pekin during the recent
TROUBLES in China, cadet at large to
the military academy. The petition
says:
During his service Musician Titus
has proven himself to be trustworthy,
intelligent, sober, brave and thorough
soldier. On August 1ith., 1900, at Pekin,
China, he was the frs American to
scale the wall of the Chinese city and
enter Pekin. On the following day,
while engaged in the fight in the impe-
rial city he received a slight wound.
His meritorious conduct deserves re-
cognition and it is believed that if given
an appointment to West Point and a
commission, under graduation, Musician
Titus will make an excellent officer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
MINISTER LOOMS RECALLED.
The Government Desires Full Particulars Re.
garding the Venezuelan Difficulty.
{ BY the Associated Press

by the Associated PreSS.)
Washington March 30-The State De-
partment has recalled Minister Frank
Loomis from Caracas to Washington for
purposes of consultation. The issues be-
tween the Government of the United
States and the Government of Venezuela
have become more acute lately, and it
is desired that the Department may be
able to acquaint itself thoroughly with
the situation in Venezuela through more
direct means than they scanty cable COM
munications that are being exchanged.
So far as can be learned the last pro-
test of our Government to the Venezuela
Government respecting the treatment of
Consul Baiz has not met with satisfac-
tory response and the asphalt contro-
versy is still open. 1t is not believed that
formal official complaint has been made
against Mr.. LOOMS, save in the case
of the brief of one of the attorneys in
the asphalt controversy, but however, that
may be the minister has the full appro-
val of the Government for everything he
has done, according to the present in
formation and there is no reason to be-
lieve that he will not return to Venezuela
after his conference with the Secretary
of State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
OXFORD PULLS TO
A GRAND VICTORY
1t is a Close and Dogged
Contest.
AND EXHAUSTS CREWS
Forfuna Eavnra CamhridpA in tha
Fortune Favors Cambridge in the
Choice Of Positions.
BUT CULME-sEYMoUR IS HER BALE STAR
through His Able GeneraIship The Oxford Boys
Reach the Goal Two Fifhs Of
Length Ahead of the Cam.
bridge Crew.
bridge Grew.
(By the Associate Press

London, March 30.-Oxford won the Uni
versity boat race today finishing two
.fifths of a length ahead of Cambridge
Time, % minutes, 81 seconds.
The closeness of the. finish is evidence
of the doggedness of the contest. Cam
bridge won the toss and chose the Surrey
side. gale was blowing from the south
west at the time for the start and the
water was SO rough that the choice of
positions was considered a great advan-
tage and but for the generalship of
Culme- Seymour Oxford's stroke, 1t
might easily have given the race to the
light blue.
AS it was the spectators were treated
to a rare race, the rivals leading alter
nately until they reached Thorneycroft's
where it looked as if the odds were on
Cambridge. Shortly afterwards, Culme-
Seymour called upon his men and a des-
perate race ensued along the banks by
the meadows.
Cambridge replied splendidly to the
Oxonians challenge and shot, by Barnes
bridge, looking like kinners. 1t was,
however, an expiring effort, and Oxford,
keeping an even pace were down upon
the opposing crew and won. Both crews
were greatly distressed at the finish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
MARTIN STOLE over $4,000
An Unofficial and Partial Examination of His
Books Has Revealed This
Fact.
Fact.

The official examination of the Treas
urers books by the legislative commit
tee. which begins next Wednesday will
very probably show that the half of
Maj. Martins defalcation had not been
discovered at the time of his arrest
From an unofficial examination of the
books it appears that the stealing COM
menced about the 1st of January, 1898,
and ran UP to December, 1900. Martins
plan was to raise the amounts in the
warrants or vouchers in The arithmeti-
cal or figured part of it but not in the
written part and a warrant for $95
would be entered as 1855. In ia few
instances the figure 81 would be
changed to ~ so that warrant for
$3.50 would be entered as a warrant for
$3.50. 1t is understood that the lowest
amount forged was $40 and the highest
$4,000. 1t is not yet definitely known
how great will be the full amount, but
enough has been ascertained to know
that the amount exceeds twelve thous-
and dollars. This applies only to the
stealings in the pententiary account.
The accounts of the other institutions
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
DOCTOR KcANALLY TO WED.
Seeking to Establish Larger School For Ne
groes in Guiiford

Especial to News and Observer)
High Point, N. c., Maj CHI 30.-Dr. W.
j. McAnally, the youngest practicing
physician II this place is to be married
in April to Miss MCGhee, of Madison
The Young Women's Christian Tenn
perance Unicn was entertained in a de-
lightful way at the home of Miss Net
tie Tate last evening.
The High Point Echo is four-page
three-column paper, published in the
interest of The High Point Normal and
Industrial School.
Prof. A. j. Cooper, colored, is here in
the interest of school Cor the colored
race which he wishes to establish in
Guilford couI ty, possibly near here.
The proposed building il to be 112x10O
feet four stories high and will contain
40 rooms. The cost TO be about $40, 0O0
He says he is meeting with success,
and with the aid he expects from the
north the institution Will be estab-
ished.
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has not been examined, but there is a
Suspicion that Martha did not confine
his operations to the penitentiary.
What will Martin do? Will he sub
nit, in accordance with his confession,
or will he fight the case. His attorneys
are Col. Argo and Mr. Ryan. The law
provides that the minimum penalty is
twenty years in the penitentiary or a
fine of 100000 or both in the discretion
of the judge. 1t is said that he will
submit and throw himself on the mercy
of the court.
1t is reported thai an expert book
keeper has been employed to examine
the books with the view to being a wit
ness in the event that Martin does not
submit
His bond was only $4,000 and the
amount of his endorsement above that
sum will have to be paid by ex-Treas-
urer Worth or his bond. A representa-
tive of the guaranty company in which
Martin was bonded Is here now, and
says he will not resist the liability of
his company when the amount is set
tied and the claim made
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
TWO TOWERS STAND MADE A BRIGAD|ER
TO Tell the Story of the Hotel
Jefferson"
II is Feared That The B .dy of Richmond Boy
is Buried Beneath the
Ruins.
(By the Associated Press

Richmond, Va, March 30.-The magnifi-
cent Jefferson Hotel, the pride of Rich
mond, was practically wiped out by fire
early this morning. All that remains
of the splendid structure, which was
built and furnished by the late Lewis
Ginter at cost of over 81, 100000, are
the two clock towers and part of the
court fronting on Franklin street.
All the guests escaped. Mr.. Richards,
a travelling man of Danville, Va, was the
only guest hurt. He broke his lef falling
down a fight of steps. A Richmond boy
named Robertson is missing. 1t is feared
he was caught in the burning building.
Several firemen were more or less injured
but none seriously.
The insurance on the building is about
$3.50, 900. The Jefferson was opened about
six years ago and was one of the finest
hotels in the South. 1t occupied a full
half block and was regarded as practi-
cally fire proof
All the guests in the Main street part
lost their baggage. The emptying of the
hotel of guests was singularly free from
any dramatic scenes, owing to the wide
corridors and the number of staircases.
But one building beside the hotel was
destroyed. This was the Pace Flats on
the East Main street side of the hotel.
Reports were current of loss of life
among the firemen, but Investigation
shows they were not true. Eight or ten
firemen under Captains Wise and Humid
ley were cut off high up in the Main street
part of the hotel and made their escape
by sliding down the hose and the fire
escapes. Captain Wise was seriously
burned about the hands and face. George
S. Wilson, of Washington; H. M. Wright,
of New York; E. o. Wilson, of New York;
r. c.. Apperson, of Staunton, Va, We're
late in discovering that the building was
on fire and had to run for safety.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
COLLEGE TEAM SCHEDULES.
The Regular College Baseball Games to Begin
Early in April

The schedules of the University OF
North Carolina and Wake Forest College
baseball teams are, so far as now de-
termined upon, as follows. They are sub
ject to change and, in some respects, are
not yet complete:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
April 9-Lehigh University at Chapel
Hill.
April 15-Cornell, at Chapel Hill.
April 20.-University of Virginia, at
Charlottesville.
April 26-University of Georgia. at
Chapel Hill.
May 24-University Of Maryland, at
Chapel Hill.
May 6-University of Maryland, at
Chapel HILL
May university of Georgia, at
Athens.
May 1O-Ceorgia Techs, at Atlanta.
May 11-University of Georgia, at At
lanta.
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.
April 5-Frinity College, at Durham,
N C.
April S-A. and NJ. College, at Raleigh.
April II and 1S-Oak Ridge Institute, at
Wake Forest
April "a and 25-Guilford College, at
Wake Forest
April 27-Richmond College, at Wake
Forest.
April 30 and 3O--Furman University, at
Greenville, S. C.
May Georgia Techs, at Atlanta.
May and 3-Mercer University, at
Macon.
According to the schedule as now made
out, the University of Georgia will play a
number Of games in North Carolina this
season It's schedule follows:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
April 11-Cornell, at Atlanta.
April 23-Furman University, at Char
lotte, n. c.
April M-University of North Carolina,
at Chapel Hill.
April 25-University of North Carolina,
at Chapel Hill.
April 26-Trinity College, at Durham.
May 3-Sewanee, at Athens.
May 4-Sewanee, at Athens.
May 9-University of North Carolina, at
Athens.
May 11.-University of North Carolina,
at Atlanta.
May 14-Central University, at Athens.
May 24-Mercer at Macon.
May 25-Mercer at Macon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
DEATH OF AN ACID LADY.
Frs. Number Of Southern Furniture Journal
Out. A Petrifed Man.
Especial to News aud Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
High Point, N. c., March 30.-Miss
Kezia Kendall. one of our oldest citi-
zens, died last night. For several
months she had been quite feeble on
account of her age. Che was more than
four score years old. Ire funeral SER
vices occur tomorrow at Springfield
Meeting House. Miss Kendall was a
member of the Friends Church of this
place.
The first number of the Southern Fur
niture ournal with ]. j. Farriss and Mr..
KTonheimer as editors is out. There are
thirty eight pages in the initial number,
and altogether the sheet is a creditable
one and calculated TO awaken interest
in the furniture and kindred lines.
There is an exhibition here in a large
wagon. A pitiful man said to have been
unearthed August 10, 1876, in Marietta,
Wisconsin.
Mr. ]. w. Trotter has accepted po-
sition with the furniture firm in Colds
boro and leaves tomorrow for that place
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
rNL1srrNG MAY CEASE.
Conditions no Longer Call For an Army Of
100000 Men
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
Washington March 30.-As a result of
the capture of Aguinaldo and the belief
among officials that speedy and COM
plete collapse of the insurrection in the
Philippines will follow, the full strength
of the army authorized by the recent
army reorganization act may not be en-
listed. The question is being canvassed
by the President and the authorities, but
no decision will be reached until the views
of General Macarthur and others in the
Philippines are obtained If the condi-
tions turn out as the officials here believe
they will. there will be no necessity for
recruiting an army of 100000 men. To
prominent Senators with whom the Presi-
dent talked today he said that the
strength of the new army would not be
greater than necessary to meet the con-
ditions. Not a man would be enlisted
whose services were not required to cope
with the situation.
The new army act provides eor an army
with a minimum strength Of from $4,000
men and a maximum strength of 100000
men. The discretion as to the size of the
force lies with the President. 1t is,
therefore, he who will ultimately decide
what the situation calls for.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
The Presidents Appointess.
INV the A ssncia ted Press !

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, March 30.-The President
today announced that he had made the
following appointments:
To be Delegates to the International
Conference of American States: Cyrus
Ncrthrop, of Minnesota; Henry G. Davis,
or West Virginia; William X. Buchanan,
OF Iowa; Charles NJ. Persper, District OF
Columbia; Volney w. Foster, of Illinois.
To be Members of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition Commission: John M.
Thurston, of Nebraska; Thomas H. Car
ter, of Montana; William Lindsay, OF
Kentucky; George w. Mcbride, of Ore
gon; Frederic A. Belts, of Connecticut;
ohm M. Allen. of Mississippi; Martin Fl.
Glynn, of New York; John Il. Miller, of
Indiana; Philip D.. Scott, of Arkansas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
LeadsallN orth Carolina DailiesinN ewsamdU

plants. Among the out-of- town guests
were Governor Leslie Show, of Iowa;
Former Secretary of Agriculture j. Ster-
ling Morton, and former Congressman
George w. Perkins, of Sioux City. There
was a number of notable responses to
toasts. Dr. Miller, the host, acted as
postmaster nd in graceful and finished
phrase proposed the health of General
Lee
I'VE are gathered here to do honor to
one of the most illustrious names in the
national annals, to one of the most ia
nous soldiers of our time, to one of the
ex-Governors of Virginia, the mother OF
States and statesmen who are among
the chief architects of our free system
OF Government"
The guests dram to the heath of Gen
era Lee, standing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Memorandum Presented.
(By the Associated Press. J


Washington, March 29.-The conditions
under which the Columbian Government
will consent to the transfer of the French
commission for the construction of the
Panama Canal to this Government should
the latter select that route for an 18TH
milan waterway are before the State De-
partment for it's consideration. Senior
Silva, the Minister from Colombia, called
on Secretary Hay today and left him a
memorandum bearing on the subject. The
memorandum being of a confidently ma
ture the Minister declines to discuss its
features while the matter is under consid-
GRAFTON by the State Department
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Receipts From War Revenue Act.
lRy the Associaten Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 3O.--The following
statement prepared at the Internal Rev
enue Bureau shows the receipts by
items, from the War Revenue Act from
June 18th, 1898, the date ON which the
act went into effect, to February 2Sth
1901, cents omitted:
Schedule A documentary stamps)
sos, 420,099.
Schedule B (proprietory stamps) $12,-
7S4,694.
Beer $50, 154, 1922.
Special taxes $14,026, 1853.
Tobacco $42, 405, S59.
Snuff $2,393,275.
Cigars 1921 sos.
Cigarettes $3,547 400.
Legacies $6,S89, 055.
Excise tax 50, 39S,82
Mixed flour $20,609.
Additional taxes on tobacco and beer
$97S,S16.
Total 1891 Is.
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eminent capacity in the future AT
present Aguinaldo will be considered ON
the same footing with other prisoners.
His future disposition cannot be deter
m "a at present. Save for his capture
h. Z nds in the Same attitude toward
II a United States that he has stood
from the BEGINNING of the insurrec-
ton.
The subject of rewarding General
Funston was not taken up today and
the impression now seems general that
nothing will be done for some time.
General Funston will continue to serve
as a brigadier general OF volunteers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Editors and Printers Confer.
nv the Associated Press.l


Albany, u. T., March 29.-State Com
missioner of Labor McEleekin has is
sued his quarterly ldnor bulletin.
Among other things it says: 'Negotia-
tons are prog1 essing toward compact
between the American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association and the Interna-
tional Typographical Union which, if
adopted, Will establish the peaceful
methods of arbitration in place of
strikes or lockouts in that large part
OF the printing industry controlled by
the Publishers Association"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
THANKS CABLED FUNSTON.
The President and the Secretary Of War Dis
patch Words Of Appreciation.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 30.-The War De-
partment today made public portion of
the cablegram sent yesterday to General
Macarthur, conveying the appreciation OF
the President and Secretary of War OF
General Funston's capture of Aguinaldo.
1t IS as follows:
washington, March Goth.
Macarthur, Manila.
1.-The President directs me to express
his high appreciation of the gallant con-
duct of General Funston and of the Off
GERS and men of the army and navy en-
gagged with him in the Palanan expedition.
The Secretary of War personally joins in
this expression.
(Signed) NCORblN.
The telegram sent 10 General MacAr-
thur today expressing the appreciation
of the President and Secretary OF War
over the successful expedition of Cen
eral Funston, also contained instruc-
tons to General Macarthur The ma
ture of these instructions are not made
public. but it is known that they re-
lated to Aguinaldo The position of
the Government regarding the insurgent
ward other Filipino prisoners, whether
they have voluntarily surrendered 10
the American troops or been captured
in battle. The proclamaJlons of General
Macarthur, the instructions of the
President to the Taft Commission and
the addresses of that commission TO
the people Of the Philipp hes cover the
case of Aguinaldo. Untier these va
rioous communications the people Of the
Philippines who have been in arms
against the Unitetd States Government
have been offered amnesty if they lay
down their arms and accept the sover-
eighty of the United States. Those who
do so before May 1st Of the present
year are not debarred from holding
office or from all other rights under
the United States Government in the
Philippines. This amnesty does not ap-
ply to those who have violated the rules
of war and subjected themselves to trial
on criminal charges FOR acts which are
outside of the conduct of war.
Aguinaldo has not placed himself in a
position to be offered any terms by the
United States under any OF the procla-
nations or instructions governing the
Philippines. No attempt will be maded
to bargain with him and he will first
have to accept the sovereignty of the
United States and also show that he
comes within the terms OF the amnesty
offered before he can even be offered a
position under the Government. if ii
seemed desirable to Use him in Gov
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
REV. JOHN JASPER DEAD.
he Was the Famous Advocate of the Sun do
Move" Theory.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond Va, March 30.-Rev John
Jasper, the famous colored advocate of the.
Sun do Move" theory. died at his home.
here today in the ninetieth year Of his:
age He had for many years been pastor.
of the Sixth Mount Zion church, and was
held in high esteem by the mass of the
people of his race, though he himself had
no use for the high-fiyers among the COZ
ored folks, and so was not much regarded
by them. He was once taken on tour
of the North delivering his Sun do
Move" lecture or sermon, but this ven
ture Was failure.
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An Honor to the State.
(wayntsvilIe Courier.)

Lieut.. Harley B. Ferguson of the en-
cheering corps. now stationed in China,
has been recommended by Gen. CHATTER to
the President as deserving of promotion
for his excellent services. The general
recommends that he be brevetted with
the rank of captain, which will doubtless
DE done soon.i Lieut.. Ferguson is a son
OF Col. w. p Ferguson. of this place,
and his many friends will be glad to note
the fact tina he is fast coming to the
front
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Not to Abandon Port Royal,
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 3O.--It is unlikely
that the Port Royal Naval Station will be
abandoned by the Government, for it is
the intention of Rear Admiral Crownin
shield, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation
to use the place as a winter station for
the training squadron. Dredging opera
lions, when completed will make the sta
tion more convenient for large vessls to
approach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Trying to Gust Democrats.
CBv the Associated Press

10y IHE ftooOOIuLCU Oko'J
Washington, March 30.-George c. Bow
den and Park Agnew, Virginia Republican
leaders, talked with the President today
about Virginia patronage. They are max
ing every effort to Gust the Democratic
postmaster at Lynchburg, Senator Dan
iels home town. also the postmaster al
Chatham, Representative Swanson
some. They say a Democrat has been
kept at Lynchburg as a courtesy to Sen
ator Daniel Senator Daniel himself saw
the Presient later in the day, but wheth-
er in reference to the Lynchburg post
office is not known
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
THE CANCER PARASITE LOCATED.
Professor Gaylord Tells Why he Hasn't Locat
ed it Before.
ADV the Associated Press

Buffalo, N. Y, March 29-"Cancer is
caused by an animal parasite which we
have identified and located in the New
York State cancer laboratory said
Prof H. r. Gaylord, of the University of
Buffalo, who has charge of that labora-
tory, last night
peculiar feature about the parasite
is the length of time required to develop
a culture and this, Prof. Gaylord said,
accounted for the failure to fully identify
it before,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-03-31
Texas Legislation.
(By the Associated 19ress.)

Iby lHG ASSUCIdIt II05S.J
Austin, Texas, March 29.-The bill
placing a commissions in charge of the
municipal affairs of Galveston today
passed the Senate and now goes to the
Governor. The bill provides for the
appointment of three commissioners by
the Governor and the election of two
by the people of Galv eston and takes
effect June 1st. The bill contains a
clause under which the city debt of
Galveston can be refunded or rear
ranged.
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McKinley's Western Trip.
nv The Associated Press

Vby IIIG NssOtIaIGU TtSs.J
Washington. March 30.-The work OF
arranging the itinerary Of the Presi-
dents trip to the Pacific Coast is pro-
ceeding slowly at the White House and
almost everything on the program up
to the present time is provisional and
subject to change. rhe trip will be so
arranged that there WlIl be no travel
ing on Sundays. Secretary Cortelyou,
who is planning the itinerary is not
able yet to gi, out even an approXima-
ton of the route anC stops.