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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-08

The American Lumberman says
that there can be no future increase
of the output of white pine lumber
in the United States, because the
limit Of the visible supply of stand
ing timber has been reached The
fine forests OF Michigan and Wis
consin have been closely cleaned,
and Minnesota is the last strong
hold of white and Norway pine pro
duction. The supply in Minnesota
cannot long be relied upon to meet
continuing and increasing demand;
but, apparently, there is no move
nent made there or elsewhere to
husband our failing resources or
to enter upon a broad policy Of re
torestation.
If We have been correctly in
formed there are millions Of feet
Of this class of timber standing in
the Linville section of Burke and
Mitchell counties, this State. \
railroad will reach that section be-
fore many more years, we are sure,
and then some Of our good people
will get rich.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-08
The Week Of Amusement.

The Week Of Amusement.
walk by Mr.. M. j. Breen and Miss
Marie St. John.
: The above account includes the
events up to Thursday night, and
rs our paper goes to press Friday
he rest Of the program will receive
attention next week.
Events for TO morrow are,-1O
Il. m. racing at track, 2 p. IN. trap
shooting, S p m. at Kings Daugh-
lers Hall, dramatic entertainment,
and the additional features added
to the comedy to be repeated
together with some excellent
music, will make it we'll worth
seeing. Prices IS and Is cents.
Telephone the FREE PRESS for
reserved seats.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-02-08
GEO, ~. LOCEY,
ATTORNEY at LAW
AND MOrARv PfIRIyc

Attention given to legal business, TO ex
animation Of titles and drafting of all pa.
pers connected with the execution OF
Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts, Etc. Also
connected with an office in Washington.
D. G., for practice befor the Court Of
for destruction of cotton or other prop
eTty or confiscation Of the same-the fund
to be SO distributed amounting to ten
million dollars.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
CIVIL SERVICE AT MANILA.
PRoDDING THE BOARD INTO ACTIoN-MILI-
TARY NEWS.

Manila. June 19.-In the matter of the 100
civil employees in Manila who protested to Gen
eral Macarthur against the fact that the Civil
Service Board had not yet announced whether
IL will will not require examinations of old
employees before these continue definitely in
the Civil Service. Chief Examiner Higgins has
answered Colonel Crowder. the military secre-
tary. by citing the law under which he requested
list OF the present civil employees and state
ments to their qualifications 10 continue In
their present employ This action was taken
preparatory to settling the question of exam
nations.
The Department of the Military Governor re-
CARDS the action taken by Mr.. Higgins as In
sufficient. unless a rule in regard to examina-
tions be promulgated. MIR. Higgins says that
the Civil Service Board is ascertanng the gen.
eral character of present employees before pro-
mitigating the rule in question
Colonel GuiVara and eighty men Of CailleS' s
command are now at PagSanjan. CailleSs en-
tire force will surrender next Monday.
The Sd Artillery will sail for the United States
tomorrow ON the transport Indiana.
The United States Philippine Commission has
modified the provision of the law providing for
the of the Spanish language in the courts
for five years, by permitting proceedings to be
conducted in English and native dialects the
to be translated into Spanish. unless the
litigants stpuate otherwise. In the latter case
the records to be written in both languages.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
c. C. N. Y. COMMENCEMENT.
LIVER HONORARY ORATIONS, RE-
CEIVE DEGREES AND PRIZES.

The forty-ninth commencement Of the College of
the City of New-York was held last evening at
Carnegie Hall. The president. General Alexander
s. Webb. presided and conferred the degrees. Many
of the trustees of the college and other prom
nent in educational movements occupied seats on
the platform with the members of the graduating
class.
After music and prayer, William Solotaron de-
livered the salutatory and secondary oration, en-
titled, War and Progress" The third honorary
Grafton on Cola da Rienzi." delivered by
Benjamin Jafe. and the fourth honorary oration. by
Henry /. Norr. on Statesmen and National Wei
fare"
After interlude OF music Robert H. LOWE gave
the fifth honorary Grafton entitled. Puritanism
and England"
The first dissertation. The March of the Mongol,"
was by Edward A Hrsch
The first honorary Grafton and valedictory ad-
dress delivered by Mario Emilio Cosenza, on
THE Life of the Scholar"
The distribution of prizes. medals and 'esti-
monials was superintended by General Alexander
S. Webb. His presentation speech partook or the
nature of welcome to the young men to the ac-
tvities of life and congratulation of their life as
students.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
EXERCISES AT ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.
GRADUATES RECEIVE DIPLOMAS AND DE-
GREEs AND WIN MEDALS AND PRIZES.

The commencement exercises of st. Johns Col
lege held Fordham yesterday. Archbishop
Corrigan presided and the Rev. James j. Dough-
erty pastor of ST. Monica's Church. made the ad-
dress to the graduates. The exercises were begun
by the reading of paper on 'POstfvsm by
Arthur NJ. A. Kane. who won the next to the
highest honors IN the graduating class; paper on
"Cathoicity' by Dennis ]. Haggerty. and paper
on ''The Historical Novel" by Robert j. Nc
Laughlin. The valedictory was by Edward F.
Joyce.
Honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws were con-
ferred James Peck and James J. Walsh Thomas
c. Taafe. Charles f. Sterling and Maurice J. Nc
Carthy made Doctors Of Philosophy and
Hugh Kelly, Robert A Sasseen. Theodore A
Madden. Thomas A. Daily, Joseph a. Farrell, Philip
p. Brant and George A. DAILY were made Masters
OF Arts.
The highest honors in the graduating class were
by Thomas MaCmanus, ir. Arthur Nj. a. Kane
and Richard Y. Harrington were the next in merit
Jouin medal for the best examination in evidences
of religion given to Dennis j. Haggerty
Thomas Macmanus. jr, won the Hughes medal for
the best examination in mental philosophy, and
Arthur NJ. 4. Kane the purse of $50 offered by
the alumni association for the best essay in Eng
lish literature.
The degree of Bachelor Of Arts was conferred on
John ]. Donohue Dennis j. Haggerty, Richard V
Harrington James V. Harwood, Henry Heide. jr
Edward F. Joyce Arthur NJ. a Kane Thomas
Mclaughlin, John d. Sullivan and William ]. Tim
m
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
THE POLYTECHNIC AT TROY.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE rRInUNE.I

Troy, n. Y. June 19.-The commencement at the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute in this city opened
to-day with meeting of the alumni The associa-
tion of graduates elected the following officers:
President Horace c. Young. II: first vice-presi-
dent Irving A Stearns, '6S; second vice-president
Leffert l. Buck, '6S: third vice-president. l. w
Frank '76 secretary William p Mason IA: treas
urer. Charles w Crockett. "a; neurological secre-
tary d. F. thompson directors Henry w Wilson,
"a; Charles SOoysmith. '76: A. H. Renshaw 80:
Stewart Johnson. 'S1, and Stafford X Colby, 9i
The report OF the new president, Palmer c. Rick
etts. Indicated that the institute is in better
dition than In several and increase the
number of students is expected. The last year has
witnessed the completion of the electric and test
ing laboratory.
The graduation exercises and presentation of di-
piomas took place this evening. The address wa :
given by Colonel Henry 6. Prout. Editor The
Railroad Gazette One of the degrees granted this
year is for First Lieutenant Edgar A Myer nov
with the 1lth Infantry In the Philippines
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
BROWN HoNoRs GENERAL MILES.

Providence. r. l.. June 19.-The principal features
of the annual commencement at Brown University
to-day were the announcement that the desired
Sc 900 coo endowment had been raised and was in
creasing every hour, and the comforting OF the
degree of Doctor of Laws upon Leutenant-General
Nelson A. Miles.
The commencement exercises were held In the
First Baptist Church, in the presence of as great
crowd as could get within the ancient edifce. The
procession contained classes from that OF 1901 to
that of 1880, of which the only member living is
General Francis James Lippitt, of Washington.
Besides the degree of IL d. given to Lieutenant
General Miles the following honors were conferred:
Mus. Doc TO Hamilton c. McDougall. professor of
music at Wellesley; L. H. ID. to William E. Foster
of the Providence Public Library. and Timothy
Richards missionary at Shanghai. China. and
d u. to the Rev. f. W. Clark, missionary at
Assam. and the Rev. Spencer b. Messer. OF
Worcester, Mass. Degrees were given to Ill MEM
bers of the graduating class.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
CLASS DAY AT HOBART.
Gnr TELEGRAPH To THE rnrnrxr.I


Geneva. y. Y. June 19.-The closing day OF COM
mencement week at Hobart College opened this
morning under cloudy sky. In the forenoon rain
fell. but II while the graduating exerci.es were
in progress. The exercises OF the day opened
with prayers. conducted by the Rev. DR.. Leighton
chaplain to the college. in ST. Johns Chapel. I'm
nediately after prayers the procession of college
faculty. officers. guests. alumni. the graduating
class and the undergraduates formed and marched
TO Smith Opera House where the graduating exer-
cises were held After prayer by the Right Rev
DR. J. VI. Francis. Bishop of Indiana. tho Latin
salutatory was delivered by Frank Bennett Clary
followed by Oratlons by William Algus Braith-
waite Donald McLaren Kiroy and Guy Thayer Hill
lard of the graduate class. President Jones. Of
Hobart College. then introduced Talcott Williams
Editor of THE Philadelphia Press who delivered
the Phi Beta Kappa address. His theme was Cuba
and the Monroe Doctrine"
The following degrees were conferred:
M. A;-Henry L: Mardwell class OF. 73; William
e. Gibbs. class OF 70 and the Rev James Town
send Russell class OF 50
Ii. D.-William H. Watson NJ. D.. OF Utica. y.
York
/. u. D-Talcott Williams OF Philadelpha.
ID. D.-The Rev. S Townsend. of New-York: the
Rev William w. Bellinger. of Utica. y. Y.
ID. D.-Adeundem: The Right Rev. DR. Joseph
Marshall Francis. Bishop of Indiana.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
A DEGREE FOR MR.. CoNGER.

Medford. Mass. June l9.-Tufts College to-day
conferred the honorary degree of LII d. upon Ed
win II. Conger. United States Minister to China.
The others honored with degrees were as follows
IL D-Stephen VI. BabcoCk. University of Michi-
gan and the Rev. John S. Lee, Lawrence Univer-
Sity.
D. D.-The Rev Edwin J. Odgers. Manchester
College. oxford. and the Rev. James Franklin
Powers Pottsvie Penn.
Lit D.-Charles NJ Skinner Of The Brooklyn
Eagle" and Charles Rufus Skinner. of Albany.
Superintendent OF Public instruction for the State
OF New-YOrk.
NJ A.-Charles L. Hutchinson. treasurer of Chi
go University.
The present graduating class OF hundred and
fifty was by far the largest in the history of the
college.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20

what other accounts she had kept in her book
besides the charges against MI Keller no. Siu
she know why she had buncheo thehl toseuiei
instead Of allowing them TO appear IN sepdIote
monthly accounts with other items or receipts
and disbursements All the loans were mace ~ ~
the year 1898. and all had been repaid sne sato,
She had searched for the book from Whlch ehe
had torn the leaves containing the debit recoIHa "a
OF Mr. Keller, but she had peeh u"0ie ~
find 1t. ~.
sworn and testified to the good and peeceapie
character of the defendant He is employed IN
the Commercial Gable Company. lie saiu ina
Barker had acted for weeks prior 10 lle sn4Ud
ing a II he had great trouble on ms fiiiio.
When asked what was the trouble. Barker said:
THAT scoundrel Keller
Here the prosecution objected, and IL was |us-
tanned. -
George S. Van Meter. of Orange. n j., ana
several others were examined to testify as To
the peaceable character OF the defendant
BARKERs MENTAL CONDITION..
Dr. Evans recalled, testified he had examined
Barker as to his mental condition, using the
usual methods. He asked him questions to test
his memory etc He observed him closely, and
he exhibited great nervousness and mental agi-
tation. He then told witness the whole story.
He showed sincerity which convinced witness
that he believed every word he spoke.
The Rev. John Hutchinson pastor or the
Presbyterian Church of Arlington. testified that
he had known Barker for six and a half years.
Barker, he said, had always had an excellent
reputation for peace and Quietness.
William ]. Thompson said he had lived In the
same house with the Barkers for year and a
half. He used to see them every day previous
to the shooting. He received story concerning
Mrs. Barker in January. He told Barker part
of the story, and advised him to get the rest
from Mrs. Barker. Barker. witness said, was
greatly disturbed over the story. In the COM
mercial Gable Offices, in New-York, Barker
walked the floor in a nervous way and ap-
peared much troubled.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
ERA OF UNIVERSAL PEACE.
DIR. EDWARD EVERETT HALE TELLS HOW IT Is
TO BE SECURED.

Columbus Ohio June l9.-Dr. Edward Everett
Hale delivered the annual address at the Ohio
State University commencement to-day His sub
1ect The Duties of the New Century" Among
other things he said:
win the twentieth century see the American
Indian, the negro. the Asiatc and white races
living as one nation between the Atlantic and
Pacific? How shall the black and white races be
brought in accord and harmony? AS the children
OF God. if choose TO elect this duty. We have
the power effect this union OF the and our
Anglo Saxon blood will assert itself in union OF
one people with love for freedom.
The aCcomplishmen OF this ideal requires perma-
nent peace among the nations Of the world. The
ffty-one nations OF the world agree 10 sub
nit all their disputes Supreme Court. or the
follies of the last sixteen hundred years VIII he
continued. Educated people give too little atten-
tion 10 the hundred OF peace early In the
Christian era. for to that We owe the civilization
Of to-day. II Is the duty and opportunity OF the
young people of the country to-day TO bring about
universal
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
MR.. BALDWIN EXPLAINS HIS REMARKS.

William H. Baldwin, tr., chairman OF the Com
mttee Of Fifteen said yesterday that the reference
in the Barker trial 10 a speech made by him IN,
Brooklyn was Inaccurate The speech was made
last fall, he said. lat public dinner which
Bishop Potter and several other gentlemen in
terested in the moral condition Of New-York were
present. The discussion had turned to the assaults
upon young children revival OF which had occurred
ABOUT that time. and l said had no doubt that
many MAJ men in the company would feel inclined TO
them would certainly feel so inclined / said -
ar. BALDWIN draws clear line. however, be-
tween wishing TO kill and killing He believes
hrrny that men should restrain their inclnations
When those fnciinations unwlswfui. He saws
tnat only one newspaper misconstrued h!a remarks
made At the dinner referred to,
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
s1xrY-EIGHT GRADUATES AT LAFAyErrE

Easton' Penn. June 10 tSpeciaD.-The Lafayette
College commencement exercises came to an end
to-day ana 1t was the unanimous opinion of alumni
anu o'heF friends OF the college that it the
most successful In the history of the institution
The graduating exercises of the senior class were
heid this morning in Pardee Hall. The class of
vi is the largest ever graduated from LAFAYETTE
mere being sixty-eght who received degrees Pres
ident Warheld presided the exercises
The board of trustees. through the president
conferred honorary degrees follows: Doctor OF
Laws on W. W. Schuyler. of Easton. president
lucge OF the lid judicial District of PENNSYLVANIA
MASTER or Arts on Elijah ]. Richards of Easton
In an address on the welfare OF the college Pres
cent Warheld talked at length en- the new
ciuonouse Tor the use OF the students The housa
VII oe at the northeast corner of the campus Dr.
EckaFo a. the request OF the board of trustee.
spoke at length on DR.. warneld's career a. p.es
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
THE WEEK AT MOUNT HOLYoKE.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuxE.I

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
South Hadley, Mass, June 19.-CommenCement
week at Mount Hoyoke College began with the
baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. DR.. Charles
Cuthbert Hall. of Union Theological Seminary. at
New-York. at p. III.
The perfect weather Monday afternoon added
much TO the charm of Twelfth Night" AS pre-
sented by the juniors Prospect HILL In honor OF
the class of 01.
The commencement address Wednesday was
delivered by DR.. Charles ii. Canield librarian OF
Columbia University.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
ROCKEFELLER'S GIFT TO CORNELL
la rELnGRArn To NE rRIRuNE.I

IBH TELttiKAFH To THE TKIHINE.I
Ithaca. y. V. June 19.-President Schurman an
nounced to the Cornell board of trustees this morn
ing the gift of $4,000 the university from John
D. Rockefeller. Although the Gift is TO be made
upon condition that equal amount be contributed
by others IT is generally understood that there are
several from whom the additional amount will
be forthcOminC II is expected that with this
half million buildings will he erected for the
departments of physics and the languages, and
provision made for their endowment.
Cornels trustees to-day, I'm addition to transact
ing the usual amount of routine business, voted TO
establish eight free scholarships for Fipinos. Two
of these be granted annually. to be good for
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
DOcTORs RIGHr 10 OPER4TE on PATIENT

Chicago June IA physician may perform an
additional operation if in of the first he
discovers a condition of the internal organs which
renders the second one necessary to preserve the
nre OF the patient even though he has the
consent or the patient. according a ruling by
Judge kavanagh The decision was rendered In
the case of Mrs. Agnes Muehern against the Post
Graduate Medical School and Hospital Mrs
Muehern was operated upon by one OF the pro
n ssors CT the college, and while she under the
unuence OF an aneesthetic such condition was
ai.scovered and second operation performed.
suit against the collsxe.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
GRADUATES OF SACRED HEART.

The Sacred Heart Academy. Clasons-on-the-
Sound. which is the junior department OF Manhat-
tan College. held its commencement exercises yes
terday I'm the American Theatre. Eighth-ave. and
Forty -second-st. The Rev. James III. Mclean.
pastor OF St Peters Church presided. and awarded
the diplomas to the graduates and medals to the
honor students. An elaborate programme was
carried
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20

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disease, There is no better
blood purifier than Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. IT cures eruptions,
pimples, eczema, scrofula,
rheumatism, and other dis
eases caused by an impure
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cures absolutely and alto
gether by cleansing the
blood from the poison S
which breed and feed dis
ease.
Accept no substitute for
the rDisoovery.r There is
no other medicine "just as
good for the blood.
II Will forever thank vou for
advising me TO take Or. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery, /" writes
Mrs. James Murphy. Of Fonda
focahoutas Co, Iowa. "lt ha.
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better than ever was IN IN,
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New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
dent which has been most success1ul one, aba ,ha
read congratulatory resolutions aoopteo os '"e
trustees.
NEW PRESIDENT FOR BETHANY COL
T.EGE

RESULT OF DIssENsIoNs BETWEEN TRUSTEES
AND FACULTY-OTHER CHANGES.
Wheeling, W. Va. June 19.-The dssensaons De-
tween the trustees and faculty of Bethany COL
Iege reached their elimination this afternoon when
the trustees asked for and accepted the resisha-
ton of President Kersey and the following mem
hers of the faculty: Professor John Munro. chem
istry; Professor ]. II. Streator. Latin: Professor
H. n Miller. English. and Mrs Updegraff prin-
clpal of Ladies' Hail. The suspension of the entire
Junior class TO next February was rescinded by
the trustees and will expire tomorrow, com
mencement day. For president, succeeding Dr
Kersey. the trustees elected ex-Congressnnan
Thomas w Phillips, of Newcastle, Penn. TO
Philip Johnson. of Washington. d. c., was given
tucky was made principal of Ladies' Hall. and
Professor ]. C. Keith was made chairman of the
faculty.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
GIFTS OF SMITH ALUMNI.

Northampton, Mass, June 19.-The class of 'O1 of
Smith College to-day subscribed sl2o toward the
funds which are being raised meet the conditions
gift of 100000 the institution, announced
Yesterday
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
DEGREES FoR FIFTY-EIGHT AT LEHIGH

Bethlehem Penn. June 19-Degrees were con-
ferred on fftyelGht graduates of Lehigh University
this afternoon. The principal prize the Wilbur 500
scholarship for general excellence. by
Paul Krause OF Bethlehem. a sophomore The
Rev. Or. 5 y. Mcconnell. OF Brooklyn delivered
the address to the graduates and Paul NJ. Paine,
Of 81. the alumni
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
MANHATTAN COLLEGE EXERCISES

The commencement exercises of Manhattan Col
lege will take place this afternoon at 4 O'Clock at
the Carnegie Music Hall. Archbishop Corrigan Will
preside The degree of B. A will be conferred upon
seventeen graduates. Seven will receive degree
OF b. S. and three that of NJ A. o'
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
GENERAL CoRBIN TO START TO-DAY.

Washington, June 19.-Adjutant- General Cor
bin will start tomorrow for the Philippine ISL
ands where he is to make a special inspection
of military conditions and needs for the per-
sonal information of the President and the Secre-
tary of War.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
W WOODSMFN

Know that in spite of hard work in the clear forest
air the blood often becomes impure. The heavy
food served in the lumber camps is TO great
extent responsible for this condition of the blood
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
DR.. DERBT'S YACHT Run DOWN.

THE oUERO. FORMERLY THE ENTERPRISE
STRUCK BY THE CITY OF BANGOR
Boston. June l9-The crew of the sloop yacht
Quero arrived here to-day the steamer City OF
Bangor, the yacht. which is owned by DIR. Derby
Of New-York. having been down by the steamer
off Tenants Harbor Lights during fog last night
The sloop bound from Gilkey's Harbor. Isle
boro. Me, for New-LondOn.
DR. Richard III. Derby at his home. at No 3
East Fortieth-st.. in this city. last night. His
family went TO Maine for the summer recently and
he is to join them there soon. He Is not member
of the New-York Yacht Club and his yacht was
not on the club list The QuerO was fifty feet long
over all and was fitted up n pleasure craft
containing furnitU~c worth several thousand dol
lars She FORMERLY was known as The Enterprise.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20

Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
containing zoos pages and over 700 illustrations
Is sent free on receipt Of stamps to defray expense
OF mailing only Send al one-ceut stamps for
the book in paper covers or 81 cents for the book
in cioth-binding Address Or. r. v. Pierce, Buff
lalo. NY.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20

MFs- Barker and Mr- Erwin, the Prosecutor,
cut somewhat comical figure while they were
trying TO decipher Mrs. Barker's cash account.
MI Erwin went up and sat down close 10
her. and they both scrutinized the pencilled
sheets- Mrs Barker seemed just as deeply puz-
Zeo over her own bookkeeping did the Prose
eutng Attorney Sne said in answer to Mr.
Erwinis questions that she didn't remember