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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
The Torpedo Boat Flotilla.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Nov. 1.-THE Navy
Department is informed that the torpedo
boat flotilla, commanded by Lieutenant
Chandler on. the Decatur. arrived at
Mayaguez, Porto Rico, yesterday on it's
way to the rendezvous at Culebra Island.
The fleet started from Hampton Roads
and made the trip to Mayaguez by easy
stages. Naval officials are very much
gratified at the performance of the small
vessels and their safe arrival at Maya
guez, which is but few miles from their
destination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Seeking a Peaceful Solution.
CBv the Associated Press.l

San Domingo, Santo Domingo, Nov.
12.-Minister Powell has had an official
interview with President Vasquez, dur
ing which he assured the latter of the
great interest felt by President Roose-
Welt and the United States towards this
republic, and CT the desire on their part
that there be a peaceful solution of the
pending difficulties. Mr.. Powell also
assured President Vasquez that Presi-
dent Roosevelt nor the people of the
United States desired to destroy the
autonomy of this republic or interfere
in it's internal affairs.
The President assured Mr. Powell that
his aim was to strengthen the ties OF
friendship between the two republics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Buys Interest in Machine Shop.

Especial to News and Observer)
New Bern. N c.. Nov. 12-Mr. A. T.
Willis, of the firm of Willis & Mcintosh,
of this city, who has been a member for
ten years of one of the largest machine
shops in Eastern North Carolina, sold his
interest today to Eugene Williams, an
employee of said shops The firm will be
known hereafter as Mcintosh G. Will
liams.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Body Of Mackay Arrives.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Nov. 12.-Resting in NOR
tuary chapel. a large room between
decks having been fitted for that tenn
porary use, the body of John w. Mackay
arrived today on the White Star liner
Oceanic from Liverpool Mrs. Mackay
and her daughter. the Princess Colonna,
were passengers on the same steamer.
The body of Mr.. Mackay was taken
from the steamer and Immediately con-
veyed to Greenwood cemetery in Brook
lyn, where it was placed in vault be-
side the remains Of j. w. Mackay, Jr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Darling Goes to Norfolk.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, ~ c., Nov. 12.-Assist-
ant Secretary Daring, of the Navy, left
this afternoon for Norfolk, Va, to be
absent several days. While there the
Assistant Secretary will have the oppor-
tunity to inspect the North Atlantic
squadron now assembled there on it's
way to Culebra Island for the winter
1 aneouvers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Cashier skips With Cash.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Wood stock, N c., Nov. IA shortage
of several thousand dollars has been
found in the accounts of Dunbar P.
Magruder, cashier of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank, of this place, who has
been missing since Friday.
The bank is operated by private in
dividuals and the defalcation viii not
affect it, There is no news of the miss
ing cashier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Wilson's Freight Troubles.

Corporation Commissioner ). l." Rogers
returned yesterday from Wilson, where
he has been investigating freight matters
Complaint had been made to the com
mission by merchants OF Wilson that
depot facilities and freight manipulation
there were not as they should be. Ihe
matter will now come before the Cor
poration Commission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14

DR.. w. A. Blount has purchased FROM
Dr. S. r. Nicholson plot OF ground
On Main street, between DR.. Gallagher
drug store and the Star and Crescent sa-
loon. and we understand will erect q
mammoth brick building thereon. The
GROUND has a Main street frontage OF
ffty-two and half feet and runs TO the
Washington Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Minister to Guatemala.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, D. c.. Nov. 12-W. God
frey Hunter has rendered his resigna-
ton as United States Minister to Qua
temala. The President has accepted his
resignation and selected Leslie Combes,
at present United States Pension Agent,
at Louisville. to succeed DR.. Hunter as
Minister at Guatemala City. Dr. Hunter
also is Minister to Honduras. and Mr..
Combes will likewise assume that post
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Masonic Notice.

A special meeting of VIM, G. Hill
Lodge No. 21S, A. F. and A. NJ, will be
held this (Frlday) evening at 1880 O'Clock
for work in the degrees. Members of
sister lodges and visitors in the city, are
invited to be present
]. H. MULLINS, W. M.
J. C. BIRDSONG, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Wireless Telegraph Company.
CRv the ssociated Press.l

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 12.-The Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company, of Canada
Limited, with an authorized capital of
S., 900, has been incorporated by the
Provincial Secretary. This is the parent
Marconi organization in Canada.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
Death of Mrs Alfred Upchurch

Mrs. Alfred Upchurch, aged 63, died
at her residence. East Martin street,
at $50 p. m. yesterday afternoon. The
funeral will take place from the Catho-
lie church at $50 this afternoon
Friends and acquaintance invited to
attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
DR.. Duguid Bitten Through the Nose
(special to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
New Bern, N. c., Nov. 12-Dr. J. w.
Duguid while attending patient in his
office this afternoon was seriously bit
ten by the patients dog, through the nose.
The doctor is confined to his room,
resting as we'll as could be expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14

c. X. G. Billings yesterday drove the
Monk a mile and an eighth to wagon
on the Empire City track, New York, ia
2:25H, establishing new worlds record
for the distance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14

Note-(a) Daily, except Sunday.
CD Eastern time.
Connections at Jacksonville and Tampa
for all Florida East Coast points, and
Cuba and Porto Rico. At New Orleans
for all points in Texas, Mexico and Cali
fornia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

Short line to principal cities OF the
South and Southwest, Florida. Cuba.
Texas, California and Mexico, reaching
the capitals OF six States.
In effect March &. 1902.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14

Vile, KY, at $50 last night. He re-
ceived a very enthusiastic welcome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
From North.

TRAINS ARRIVE RALEIGH AS FOL-
LOWS:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-14
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

k hsslys 4 Ta5ss5o 81 ;.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
Oil in the Eagle Well.

Denver, Aug. GA Boulder special
to the Republican last night says: The
Eagle oil well came in to-day. 1t is
owned by Boulder people in the main,
only a small amount of stock having
been sold to eastern parties. The conn.,
pany owns the land on which the well
was sunk, hence has no royalty to pay.
Several days ago the bull wheel broke.
When this was repaired it was found
a new rope was needed. This was re-
placed yesterday. This morning, when
work was resumed, it was found that
while the workmen were idle oil had
accumulated in the well, although none
was noticed when the work stopped.
The oil was struck at a depth of 2,46O
feet and is similar to that found in
other Boulder wells. A bottle full OF
it was on exhibition at the Boulder Ma
tional Bank to-day. The owners are
jubilant.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
Woodmen Elect oNicers.

Cripple Creek, Colo, Aug. 9.-Inter-
est in the WOodmen of the World ses-
sion yesterday conferred in the election
of officers. For the three chief offices
there was no opposition. and f. A.
Falkenburg Of Denver was unanimous
ly reelected head consul, I. 1. Boak Of
California head clerk and f. p. Berts-
chy Of Denver head auditor. The new
officials elected were as follows: Head
adviser, John IL. Foley, Los Angeles;
head banker, G. v. Cooper, Portland;
head escort, N. o. Baldwin, Pomeroy,
Washington; head Waterman, DIR. Gem
Loux, Pocatello, Idaho; head sentry, A.
McKeller, Salt Lake City; head man.
ayers, A. ID. Stillman of Oregon, j. G.
Latshaw of Pueblo, Colorado, and G.
V. Benson of Loveland, Colorado: head
physician, DR.. p. A. Hughes, Denver;
editor of Pacific Woodman, p. Oliver,
San Francisco.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
KING EDWARDS GIFT.
Osborne House, Queen Victories Fsv.
orite Palace, Given to the Nation.

London, Aug. liking Edward has
signalized his coronation In a meniora-
bic manner by the munificent gift to
the nation Of Osborne house, one Of
the favorite residences of tie late
Queen Victoria. The gift Is made In
the following message to his people,
addressed to Prime Minister Balf0ur
For reasons apparent in the document
itself, his majesty makes his intention
public.
Buckingham Palace, Coronation
Day, 19O2.-Under the will Of the
Kings much beloved mother, the Os-
borne house estate Is, as Mr.. Ealfour
Is aware, the private estate of the SOW
ereign. Having to spend a consider
able part of the year In the capital OF
this Kingdom and in its neighborhood
at Windsor, and having also strong
home ties In the county of Norfolk,
which have existed now for nearly
forty years, the King feels he was I'M
able to make adequate use OF Osborne
house as royal residence, and he ac-
cordingly has determined to offer the
property In the Isle of Wight as a gift
to the nation. AS Osborne house Is sa-
cred to the memory of the late queen,
Is the Kings wish that, with the ex-
ception OF those apartments which
were in the personal occupation Of her
majesty, bis people shall always have
access to the house, which must ever
be associated with her beloved name
As regards the rest of the building, the
King hopes 1t may be devoted to ma
tlonnl purposes and converted into n
convalescent home for officers of the
navy and army whose health has been
impaired In rendering service to their
country.
"If, in order to give n full legal ef-
feet to the Kings wishes, 1t is found
Lat application to Parliament be nee
essary. the King trusts that Mr.. Bal
four will see that the necessary steps
are In due course taken"
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
Sale Of Friar Lands Denied.

Manila, Aug. 9.-Nothing is known
here Of the reported sale of the lands
of the frlars to an American syndi-
cate, and that sale was made is otii-
clally denied.
The Dominicans transferred eight OF
their estates in the island of Luzon
to the Philippines Sugar Estate Devel-
opment Company, in which certain
Americans are interested, In January,
1901. The government has questioned
Tie legality of this transfer and the
matter is now pending before the
courts.
That there have been recent trans
fers of frinr property IL doubted. The
status of the holdings Of the friars is
not believed to have changed since
Governor Taft left the Philippines for
Washington last December.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
prouth In Australia.

Victoria, b. c., Aug. 12.-Advlces by
the steamer Miowera from Australia
tell of terrible drouth In New South
Wales and Queensland, which has de-
vnstated the sheep ranches OF that Sec
tlon of the southern colony. Millions
of sheep have died and men for
merly considered wealthy have been
compelled to seek employment. Snni-
uel McCnughey, the sheep king OF Aus.
tralla, lost over 1.000,O00 sheep OF his
herd of 1.250.000, and other large herd
ers have been equally unfortunate.
In one district the residents erected al
arch Of sheep skulls on the occasion OF
the visit Of one Of the Cabinet minis
tore
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Robbers Secure One Hundred Contain
ing One Thousand Dollars Each.

btSbbCbo OCC0SS WIG gu SOutabIp-
ing One Thousand Dollars Each.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-One hundred pack
ages of greenbacks, each containing
$1,000, 1t is now stated, were secured
by the bandits who held up the Bur
lington train Tuesday night in ravine
near Savanna, Illinois.
The Adams Express Company, there
fore, instead of mourning loss va
riously estimated at between $1,000
and $4,000, is out 100000 in round
figures.
Officials of this company, as well as
the heads of the Burlington system,
sought to minimize the reputed loss for
the amount set. They followed the ex-
ample set by the American Express
Company and the Northwestern road
after the Tower "W" hold-up four
years ago. At that time the statement
was made by representatives Of the
two corporations that only $1,000 had
been taken. 1t developed months later
that $4,000 had been stolen. In point
of loss the Burlington train robbery
surpasses its rival by $4,000.
The suspicion is now entertained by
railroad men that the bandits had con-
federates who secured information near
Savanna concerning the amount of
money carried in the express car.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
King Edward Expresses Thanks.

London, Aug. 8.-The following mes
sage from King Edward to his people
has been made public:
ITO My People-On the eve OF my
coronation, an event which l look upon
as one of the most solemn and i'm
portant of my life, am anxious TO ex-
press to my people at home and in the
colonies and in India my heartfelt ap-
probation of the deep sympathy they
have manifested toward me during a
time in my life of such imminent dan
ger. The postponement of the corona
ton ceremony, owing to my illness, has
caused, fear, much inconvenience
and trouble to all who intended to eel
citrate it. But their disappointment
has been borne by them with admira-
BILE patience and temper.
1.-THE prayers of my people for my
recovery were heard, and l now offer
up my deepest gratitude to Divine
Providence for having preserved my
life and given me strength to fulfill
the important duties which devolve up
on me as sovereign Of this great en-
pire."
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Chicago, Aug. 9.-The Construction
News says:
Building operations for the month Of
July in twenty-three Of the leading cit
les of the United States, as compiled
by Construction News, show the great
est percentage Of gain for any month
this year, being an increase Of forty
nine per cent. as compared with the
corresponding month a year ago. Dur
ing the month, permits were taken out
In twenty-three cities for 5,507 build
ing improvements, involving q cost Of
$29,657 ,253, against $3.50 buildings
costing 1878, 1856 for the same month
a year ago. an increase Of 1,217 in the
number of buildings and $9,77S,O6S in
cost. The most notable gain is made
by Seattle with 266 per cent, Buffalo,
New York, coming next with 231 per
cent, Los Angeles 1853 per cent, New
York City 1873 per cent and Detroit
seventy-0ne per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
Pueblo Elects a Mayor.

Pueblo. Colo, Aug. 9.-Benjamin B.
Brown, Republican. will fill out the un-
expired term OF the late George #.
West as mayor OF Pueblo. He was
elected yesterday by majority OF 615.
the opposing candidate being Acting
Mayor j. Il. Rlzer. who was elected by
the Democratic council after the death
Of Mr.. West last December The elec
ton was very quiet and the vote was
not large
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

According to pathetic article on
the requirements of school teachers
which was recently printed in an edu-
Acational journal, they have to know
pretty near as much as a country edi-
tor.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

DR.. Leyds has been barred out IT
South Africa. In view of the fact that
he has money enough to live like a
prince In Europe some people prob
ably will refuse to regard his Danish.
ment as a hardship.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

A Rhode Island man claims to have
been cured of rheumatism by a stroke
Of lightning. An analysis of the case
probably will show that the rheuma-
tism was scared out Of him.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

A Chicago man who was worth
100000 q year ago has assured the
tax reviewers that he hasn't a cent.
This shows that when a man is lucky
enough to get hold Of 100000 he
should take 1t away somewhere and
bury 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

The manager Of New York aqua.
RUM has discovered that fishes really
think. II he could interview some
that come within range Of the sum
mer resort angler their opinions OF
the fool with the fancy rod and rec
would be worth chronicling.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

The saying is that every man has
his fool hour at some time in his ca.
reer." 1t would seem as II a good
many spend 1t at Newport. Strange
things occur down In that metropolis
OF fashion and folly.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

San Francisco has one saloon for
every twenty-five adult male inhabit-
ants. In some respects. however, it
isn't such a bad town.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Minister WI Ting Fang is going to
write book on the United States,
but 1t is difficult to see where he is
going to find any new material since
he has already practically exhausted
the subject.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

It may serve a good purpose to re-
mind the public that deaths resulting
from the use of the harmless fire.
cracker on our last national anniver-
sary are still being reported to the
coroner.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Count Matsukata, Japanese finan-
cier, predicts a panic in the United
States. Has the count been dabbling
in oil stocks?
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

That New Jersey boy who was re-
suscitated after being under the wa
ter half an hour will be a good man
to experiment with our submarine
boats when he grows up.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Peary would be cheered up II he
could be reached by telegraph. The
Windward has started toward tho
North Pole and the relief ship bears a
ping pong outfit.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Spain will station diplomatic rep
resentative at Havana, but 1t will be
some time before he will become the
dean of the corps.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Tho Rev. John N Mills classes
many of our modern novels with vel
low fever. This is unjust, for the
fever is not always fatal.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

When the Duke of Marlborough
goes to assume his duties of viceroy
. large percentage of the people of
Ireland will have their first oppor-
tunity to see a chatting dish and q
spider phaeton.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

A machine that will lay brick as fast
rs six or seven men has been invented,
but we shall still continue to get our
eggs in the same old homely way.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

May Yohe henceforth will hardly
trust the key to her safety-deposit
box to young men who swear undying
affection.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Great Britain did the best she
could in arranging a coronation dis
play. but America quite took the
shine out of it with Vanderbilt wed.
ding.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

We do not know exactly what a
Swiss "seiche" is, but it is evidently
q proper thing for all well regulated
summer resorts.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Few people are dying from appendi-
citis now. King Edward deserves
praise for establishing fine prece-
dent.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

A Pittsburg man killed himself e
cause his wife left him. The amount
she took with her is not stated.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Mr.. WI is to have honors bestowed
on him when he gets back to China.
Everybody hopes they will not hurt.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

A stogie trust has been formed at
Pittsburg. Some people will regard
this as q burning shame.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

The national amateur golf champion
40 only twenty years of age, but he
hopes to outgrow it.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

The friends of the Egyptian sphinx
will be much mortified to learn that
he is decaying.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Many people would settle the New
Jersey mosquito problem by moving
out of the state.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14
THE oBSERv YER.
CENTRAL CITY. COLORADO.

Tolstoy is the reincarnation of Ham
let's fathers ghost He will not
down.
Gilpin observer., 1902-08-14

Arrangements have been completed
Mt the war department for the exam
nation Of civilians for appointment as
second lieutenants In the army. The
assignment Of this years graduates
of the military academy to stations
and regiments has left about 100 va
cancles In the grade of second lieu
tenants in the army. These vacancies
will be filed by the promotion of COM
petent enlisted men SO far as practic-
able. and those remaining by appoint
ment from civil life. 1t Is calculated at
the war department that about sixty
of the men now In ranks will pass the
examination, thus leaving seventy COM
missions to be filed by appointments
from civil life. The examinations for
both classes Of appointments will be
held September /. The enlisted men
Will be examined ut Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas. Orders issued provide that
the examination Of civilian candidates
shall be held by special bonrds ap-
pointed for the purpose Mt these mill
tnry posts: Preside OF San Francisco;
Vancouver barracks, Washington;
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Lo-
gan, Colorado; Fort Smelling, Mime
sofa; Fort Sam Houston. Texas; Fort
Mcpherson, Georgia; Fort Monroe,
Virginia; Columbus barracks. Ohio,
Fort Columbus New York. and mt San
Juan, Porto Rico. Seventy seven
young men have been designated by
the secretary of war to take the ex-
amlnatIons, and their success or fall
ure will be determined by supcrvis-
ory board stationed In Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
Kiron.

Special to Times Republican.
Kiron, March 1S.-U. P. Swanson and
Mrs. j. S. Mauritz had sales last week
which were we'll attended and goods
sold well. Mrs. Mauritz will reside in
town.
March winds are pretty numerous
and severe these days.
Some of the farmers started to pillow
last week, but this cold snap soon put
a stop to 1t.
The Boston Hand Bell ringers will
give an entertainment at the Swedish
Baptist church on the evening Of
April i.
There is rumor that Kiron will have
{, new railroad again. The story is told
that the NJ. & st. L. road will build
from Storm Lake to Omaha and will
pass thru Kiron en- route.
Mr. C. j. Hoagland, of Arthur, was in
town last week and purchased a bust
ness lot on which he will erect store
building and engage in the general
merchandise business. He will also
erect residence.
Editor III. 7. Ward and wife, of the
Sentinel, returned last week from Wis
it with relatives and friends at Perry.
Kiron has new paper now by the
name of the Kiron News. Fred A.
Lawrence, former employee of the
Sentinel Is editor and proprietor. The
paper is 5xS inches in size and has four
pageS.