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press the fact in the mildest language.
1t was universally conceded to be one
of the greatest addresses ever delivered
here.
The exercises began at $50 this
morning when the seniors formed in
front of Memorial Hall and marched
into the Chapel, where they were lei in
prayer by DR.. Thomas Hume.
At 1920 the exercises began IN Gerard
Hall. After music the address of well
come was delivered in eloquent terms by
the President of the Senior Glass, NJ. il.
Stacy. This was FOLLOWED by music, and
then H. NJ. Robbins delivered in a de-
lightfully humorous vein a history of the
class. Music again filled the hall with
it's inspiring strains, and was followed
by the class prophecy that aroused much
enthusiasm.
Presentation of prizes. feature spark
ling with humor, was then conducted by
B. s. Drane. More music succeeded and
was followed in turn by the presentation
of the class gift of statue of the
Apollo Belvedere, by d. P. Stern.
Mr. Stern said in part:
At any time, under any circumstaic es.
we should love and struggle for dear
Alma Mater. But there IS something so
pathetically tender in these The last mo-
ments when we part with the mother
from whose bosom we have drunk the
milk of life that it takes it as 1t were
out of all the pomp of the ordinary and
touches our hearts as they have never
been touched before.
In this state of mind the class of 1902
following though not wholly governed by
custom has provided status of the
Apollo Belvedere which shall serve as
a ligament of filal love and loyalty to
bind US to our college mother until
death shall claim US one and all.
AS an evidence of our appreciation as
a token of our esteem we present this
statue. Let it stand forever as Il con-
secrated bond between mother and sons.
Mr.. F. H. Busbee accepted the gift in
behalf of the trustees in a few appre-
pirate words After this the ''Oid North
State" was sung.
At u o'clock Col. T. s. Kenan, Prosi-
dent of the Alumni Association, intro
duced the orator OF the day, Hon. 2. w
Pou. Following Col. Kenan's graceful
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tempt the human family to struggle for
higher and better things. Who can ade-
quietly outline the conception of such a
| life? Who can define the all-pervading
influence of such an agency? What apology
is therefore necessary for discussing en-
dividual Responsibility in Government
in this presence? To speak to the Alumni
Association of the University is to speak
TO the whole country. To speak to this
Association is to address a body whose
opportunities have placed upon it the re-
sponsibility to hear and consider what
ever may tend to improve the conditions
of advancing civilization.
This is the day of the educated man.
The world is demanding higher and bet
ter equipment every year. There is
greater demand today for genuine culture
than ever before in the history of the
world. The decree of the people of North
Carolina has been recorded that our good
old commonwealth must take its position
in the march of progress. In the hum
blest homes in our State there is yearning
for knowledge. Every condition of life
is quickened. From the mountains to the
sea goes UP the cry Education is light
ignorance Is darkness. Education is
nope; Ignorance invites despair. Help
us dispel the darkness around US. Turn
the light into our little homes that hope
may be Guickened in the breast of the
poorest child in the State" Devoutly
should we all thank God for the advent
of this suspicious hour.
In considering the benefcent fruits Of
education we ere reminded that very lit
tie of what is called genius has ever
been Of much real service, unless it was
polished by education. The '1nspiration"
OF Washington, of which we hear so
much, was an educated inspiration. The
inspiration" of Jefferson, Hamilton
Madison and Marshall, when they con-
ceived plan of popular government was
an educated inspiration The DecIara-
ton OF Independence and the Constitution
are educated inspirations. Let us not
forget It.
1t is hardly worth while in this pres
ence 10 discuss the responsibility which
rests upon the educated man. The great
mission of a university is the develop
ment of manliness. rs success cannot
be measured by the number of students, |
but rather by the quality of men it offers |
to the country The life of one man, |
Continued on 31st page.l
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PERILS THAT THREATEN
Individual Responsibility and the
Government.
A DAY CROWDED WITH GREAT EVEF rs,
Senior Class Exercises. Presentation of Class
Gifo Annual Debate Between Literary So
cieties. Rec ption in Commons
by President Hall
ard fncuIty.
Especial to News and Observer

Chapel Hill, N. c., June s.
This, the second day of the one hun
dredth and seventh annual commence
ment of the University of North Caro-
line has indeed been a great day for
grandest old institution in the State Of
North Carolina.
1t has been day crowded with events.
and the deepest interest and pleasure
is shown in the exercises.
The speech of Hon. e. W. Pou was a
feature of the day To say that The
people were delighted with * is to eX-
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DEAL At GREENSBORO
Light and Street Railway In
tcrests Consolidate
The Transaction is Not Yet Completed, But
the Step Taken viii Lead
to That Result.
(snecial 10 News and ohserverl

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c.. June 3.-There was
a very important deal here today in
volving the consolidation of all gas, cleo
trio light, street railway and power in
terests. AS yet the Greensboro Gas and
Electric Company retains it's corporate
entity, but the capital stock of the cor
poration has passed from the central of
Baltimore capitalists into the hands Of
New York parties.
The Greensboro Electric Company has
not obtained control of the capital stock
of the gas and electric light company,
but the holders of the latter stock are
closely allied to the owners of the cleo
trio company, and this step today means
the ultimate consolidation of all the gas
and electric lighting, electric power and
street railway interest in this city Of
Greensboro and suburbs.
This merger, it is claimed. will make
the property of the Greensboro electric
company one of the most valuable and
desirable in the South.
The healthy public spirit heretofore
displayed by the Greensboro Electric
Company has been such that the news
of the merger is received on the streets
with favor More than a half million dol
lars of invested capital is involved and
purchasers today paid the cash for the
newly acquired interests, at the reor-
ganization meeting tonight the following
new officers and directors were elected:
DIR. F. A. C. Perrine, of New York,
president; F. R. Williams, Pennington.
New Jersey, vice president; ]. Gerome
Otis, of New York, secretary and treas
urer: E. p Wharton, DR.. w NJ. Gamwell,
of Pittsfield Mass, and Sterling Birm-
ingham, of New York seventh director
will be chosen later.
New cars are enroute and the street
railway will be in operation in ten days.
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WALLED IN BY FIRE
Two Men Die in a House in
Elizabeth City.
The Godfrey Building is Burned and W. K
Carter and BENJAMIN Ward Perish
With II.
(By the Associated Press,

Elizabeth City, N. c., June 1.-The
Godfrey brick building was totally de-
stroyed by fire today and two men per-
ished. The dead are w. X. Carter and
Benjamin Ward.
Tie lower floor of the building was
occupied by ]. r. Bergeron's saloon, and
the upper floor was the sleeping apart
ment of Bergeron's son, Carter and
Ward. Young Bergeron had a narrow
escape. His roommates were penned i'll
the blazing building and every avenue
of escape closed. Their charred remains
were removed from the ruins this after
noon.
Several adjoining buildings were slight
ly damaged.
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Durham Defeats Greensboro.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, N. c., June 3.-The game
this evening was a ragged one, but re-
leved by one or two brilliant plays by
both teams, notably three doubles by
Greensboro Umpire Proud had been
discharged by President Busbee New
umpire, Cooper had no support. giving
general dissatisfaction and whole game
was demoralized by incessant wrangllng
and kicking by both sides.
Score. X H r
Greensboro Il 501200 0 0 o. 10
Durham :. 20 q 0 % 1 1 Ill Il 4
Batteries: Greensboro, Walters and
Sullivan: Durham, Stocksdale, Logan
and Curran. Umpire, Coonar. Time of
game, 215. Attendance 200.
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The Hornets Buzz Victorious.


Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. c., June 3.-i3y score
of s to the Hornets again defeated the
New Bern team at the park this after
noon. The game was featureless on
New Bern's part and the features of the
Hornets playing was their heavy hitting.
Score by Innings: r III r.
New Bern ...,.1 o. 0 0 0 0 ID 8 4
Charlotte =. 80 O. II 5 2x-S u 2
Batteries; Simmons and Foster; APP
plegate and Lehman. Attendance 400,
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The Kings Carriage in Collision.

London, June 2.-King Edward narrow
ly escaped what might have been a seri-
Gus accident this morning. His Majesty
was driving to St. James Palace when a
cab collided with his carriage The cab
horse fell and lay struggling under the
royal vehicle. The King alightcd and
stood upon the pavement until matters
were righted
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Raleigh is Proud of Him.

1t is an unprecedented thing at the ex-
cellent Raleigh Male Academy for one
pupil to carry off two medals To do
SO a young man must have fine mind
and be diligent student. The-faet that
Master Joseph E. Pogue, Jr., carried off
two medals last week has brought him
many we'll deserved compliments He is
a young man of high promise and Raleigh
is proud Of him,
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Republicans elect Two Congressman.

Portland, Ore, June 2.-The polls
closed at p. m. Counting will be slow,
owing to the length of the ticket 1t IS
predicted that the Republican ticket, ex-
cept Governor, will be successful. Both
Republican Congressman are elected.
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and neither directly nor indirectly from

General Miles.
Among the amendments rejected was
one offered by Mr.. Quay, (Pa), providing
that the duty on imports to the United
States from the Philippines-products of
the islands-shall be fifty per cent of
the rate OF duty charged on similar i'm
ports from other countries. The amend
ment was rejected 10 to Sc.
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The longer a man argues 10 make
woman see the reason of thing the
surer she is to trust her instinct about
it.
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The tongue is a pump used to induce
a flow of conversation.
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Leadsa North Carolina Daiies Newsstand Circulation
Phila. ..........2O11o41Ox-9 10 0

At Baltimore r II e
Baltimore :. 20 02O4O1Ox-7 u 4
ST. Louis 1919 0 0 o 0 / 0-6
NATIONAL BALL g.. g.. g.. 81.
At Philadelphia r. III Il
Pittsburg 80 0 L 2 0 0 0-3 3
Phila. ....,...O 0 0 90 0 Ia 10
At Brooklyn K ii II
Cincinnati ......0 OCo01OOO-1 1
Brooklyn :. 30 O1 90 OK 8
At Boston RHE
Boston :. :. ..1122OO O1-9 145
st. Louis .......O 0 90 O1 Gil 10 2
Eastern League.
Toronto, 6; Rochester, 3.
Buffalo, 8; Montreal, .
Newark, II; Jersey City, I.
Worcester, /; Providence, 0.
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AND WILMINGTON
HAS WON AGAIN
Took Second Game from Raj
eigh by 8 to 5
RALEIGH IN POOR FORM
Slim Attendance at the Game on
Yesterday.
RALEIGH WILL STRENG THEN TEAM.
Greensboro Falls Down Btfpre Durham. Char
lotte Keeps up Its Streak of Luck
RALEIGH IN POOR FORM
RALEIGH WILL STRENGTHEN TEAM.
Greensboro Falls Down Btfpre Durham. Char
otte Keeps up Its Streak of Luck
by Winning Again From
Newbsrn.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Raleigh, 5; Wilmington, g.
Charlotte, 8; New Bern, 9
Durham, II; Greensboro, :.
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At Philadelphia RH Z
Chicago :. .,..,.00 0 2 0 0 So IL
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At WashInStOn~-
Washington =. % 600 % Pkg /
Detroit :. .,..,.0 0 0 0 0 o GO o
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American League Games.

At Washing ton-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-28
THE INTERNATIONAL unDeecuRReNr"

The dispatches to the European pourparlers sup,
posed have been held with regard the Philippines
are without foundation No European nation no coal
ition OF European nations is strong enough to
the United States, nor the willy European dipo-
matists capable Of the folly of offending this country
by protest that could do possible good and that
could but result in unpleasant feeling
However bitterly the democrats and some republi-
opposed TO the policy of the administration in
the archipelago-although many soberminded men re.
gard the robbng patriots of their liberty and trade
and putting them TO death and to torture hesh
work. and consider that the government has been act
ing II 1t had formed league with the devil the
powers of darkness-nevertheless the governments
btterest foes In its deporable policy would rally
round the flag at the slightest of foreign at
tack. The European nations know this and have not
the slightest intention of provoking of the most
powerful nations in the world nation with formid-
able navy, nation of unbounded resources OF fun
preparedness for war whose citizens at the FIRST call
for troops volunteer in numbers as unparal-
leled elsewhere in any country
The Philadelphia Times says that there is secret
supplement TO the AngloJapanese treaty and surmses
that trade may be offered us for the Philippines
Japan is supposed to want them. and Great Britain
will take some, too and give In exchange Jamaica
and some OF the British West Indies. This the Times
guesses is the subject matter Of the international mn.
dercurrent' darkly limited at In recent foreign dis
patches.
II the Times is correct, such an exchange would
prove happy solution of the difficulty II they can
bring II about the republicans will be able to congrat
ulate themselves on being very fortunate in getting
out OF very difficult situation. They will have nm.
rayeled the most tangled web ever woven for the per
pexity OF this nation.
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,,s--
Y H5uIl' lud' aPc"Na 81 ucNo'railt nouc'eS Is MS
fsII1R' vac qe''''''N party mas NO po'S'-A'" tHoHo
And the republican party will divuge it's policy as soon
81 she trust -----A12- have told thcm what 1t is.
WHO goes 2-borrowigg goes a.souowinE at least when
you ass mon Tor small loan he generally SAYS he sorry
IS quite e,'l'll 1 IONS. u'aS yo' nave had DIS
appointment lately but perhaps don lpprc7ch your
tended victim in the right manner
Houston ue,,spsoers need make oerr7sret ocor,r
assignment Iudgc Gaspics court He has sonethinr
gi.@ ~ NJ .aS 4uI ~ 5,Jisty new lt.'1 ''E't 10
nuns "'''N' J''N'' "N' ''"'Si'' 'h.'' H'''
Those witnesses "Ho 5l 10 obey their uhpoonas
7ny due TO discover that the judge is doing 6nc busi-
ness
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cred that memorable speech worthy for ITS loineSs oil t9e
ne bameess morality breadth Of view to be regarded as
his testament the nation Through all his price OF co
try and his Joy Of its success runs the noie Of sos
ing as in Kplings noble hymn, Lest we forget
HCu capacity to produce has developed so enormously
and otr products have so multiplied that the problem OF more
MARKERS requires urgent and immediate attention. Ony
broad and enlightened policy viii keep what We nave no
other policy will get more In these tunes OF marve'9us
business energy and gain ought to be looking 10 tne "
tire STRENGTHENING the weak places IN our industrial ana
commercial systems that may be ready for any storm or
strain BY sensible trade arrangements which WI not inter
pt our home production shall extend the outlets Tor our
increasing surplus system which provides mutual eX
change OF commodities manitesty essential to the con
nued healthfu growth OF Our export trade we must
not rcpose anced security that forever sell every
thing and buy little nothing II such thing were pos
hc If would not be best Tor those with whom we
deal Reciprocity is the natural outgrowh of our
wonderful industrial development under the domestic policy
now, hrnlv established g. The period of exclusive
ness is past The expansion Of trade and commerce is
the pressing problem Commercial Improbable
policy Of good will and friendly trade relations will prevent
reprisas Reciprocity treaties are in harmony win the
spirit Of the times; of retaliation are not
wish had time to read the whole Of this wise and
weighty speech nothing might could give such PIC
presidents mind and character His years OF APP
premiership had been served tie stood that day past mas
ter Of the art OF craftsmanship He had nothing to ask
Of people He owed them nothing but truth and faithful
His mind and heart purged of the temptations
which bcset all engaged the struggle to survive. In
view the revelation of his vouchsafed to us that
day and fate which impended him. only say
IN deep affection and solemn Blessed the pure in
heart for they shall Cod Even for that vision he was
unworthy.
fe had not long to wait The day sped the bolt of
DOOM and for week after-n agony OF dread broken
by Elusive gimpses OF hope that prayers might be an
swcreG-the nation waited for the end Nothing IN the
gor,us life that gradually waning was more admir-
able aud exemplary than its close
He fortunate in his untmely death, for an
tragca called the world mperatvey to the me-
dJte study of his life and character, and thus anticipated
the sue praises OF posterity
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cuha,s Woes.

Interview with DR.. Lionel de Peau. .ls;s
Annexation says Dr. Lionel de Peat is the ons . .' ri
of the present situation in Cuba Because o. Nv m
against Cuba sugar planters not move the sor ,a
have money and no means Of raising any wllnou u u
from IS to ~ per it, and he thinks the n. a
ternal dissenson will tear the island to pieces
that the United States will be compelled 70 take c.ub
This is what is desired by the better een H. was
and Cuban alike, he declares and he is now o ~. liza
Washington to see President Roosevelt ana 'ep -
the conditions the island. pr.Sdei
Senior dc Peau to the United states 70 ~ "a lsnii
Roosevelt personally in the matter OF the loss o s
fortune in Cuba, Vast tracts Of land wheh sp4 XII d
owned, he says, have been sold there and aso slrd
private interests OF hundreds of residents OF 's ,ud 3
Now, he says hundreds starving on Wv sa,,ead
United States is pouring food OF labor me- ~, ,hO
utilizing the labor at hand, and the result Is @ ca
three years have elapsed since the close OF the ~,
has made little progress, because of the fact tn''
money. ,roasi
Further" says Or de Peau the SITUATION i,;s "A
worse. With the withdrawal of the Amefle.n ARE VI
the landing Of Palma, if he is permitted 70 iaDS
be new war. .,,s ri
The only relief that the United States eau s
side OF annexation is the resembling oil loe H.. 81 s
tariff, so that planters who now have gree ,5 "a sl
can ship it, Cheap immigration to Cuba sh0sI sud ~
We now have more negroes than we can hanas ,ss|
not want any more The importation OF NJ Nd sa]
TO Cuba has been one of the worst things we 1T
with. .;.,. xsslaI
Palma is not the president for US ihs hsd na III
Masso Palma knows nothing about Sups nonaitlopss
there for years, and does know tne i, Peiu
During the fighting around Santiago Z, tsves. y
tended Colonel Roosevelt during an attack ~ wiI &sI
one Of the most noted physicians OF CUBA -
Ter Washington tomorrow.
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POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Anthony L. Aste of New Tc15 whose capital .shlsr
years ago bootbacks box and strong arm and vi
be worth Million is bringing suit prevent former
ploye from using his old trade Of Tony the Boot
black"
Poultney Bgelow is arranging TO give up his IondF
home and take up permanent residence in the United
States to devote has time modern American problems @
American relations with European countries,
The dichess Of Westminster Constance Edwiua, dsug
ter OF Colonel William Cornwas-WesD, Who was marrt
February 10, to Hugh Richard Arthur Grosyenqr So
ond duke of Wesninster) has given birth to dsughsf
Vassili Verestchagin the Russian painter, who
going to make picture of the fight OF San Juan hill "
been presented TO the president TO afford him an oppoul
OF amarzing himself with the personal characteristics
the man who will 90 down in history the central bsa
in that fight
The of plays in London has been getting sfti
Beerbohm Tree and of his "supers" for appearing
bare arms and legs in "Ulysses."
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day and to pretend that threeauarers Of the people
voted is ridiculous The official element has tried to
keep up appearances, and has only made matters
worse"
Says the Nuevo Pals: The excessive number of
votes, which, according to the summary referred
were obtained by the majority OF the candidates not
few of whom stand having received 10000 40 900
$4,000 aud some $4,000 votes is a matter of astonsh
ment and wonder to all those who the streets OF
Havana on December 81, 1901 and were able to OBJ
serve the complete quiet which reigned and the de
serted appearance of the electoral booths fact which
was commented upon by nearly all the organs of the
press and was motive for resigned silence on the
part of those of colleagues whom discipline and
the calls of expedieney imposed the duty of aiding
those in power by all the means at their disposal"
II the Cuban papers right in their contention
the Cuban people have been greatly wronged Here is
fine opportunity for the democrats to attack the adj
mnistration and admirable material for paper from
Mr.. Dooey' on Freedom and Ilictions in Cubyia
and the American Principle OF lis All in the Count"
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SOME PosTscRIRTs

The diseases of fishes being carefully studied
scientist under the direction of the government hsn c
mission. Already he has found for several h'a
denies which prevail in Matching stations !,
The Yankee eats more than six times as much oel
the Italian and the Spanard nearly three times as mup
the German and about one-third than the Engsam
Again has the Santos Dumont balloon come to grief
fell apart one of the inventors salies over the Me1
ranean, and although he rescued to participate ~ ~
voyages his plans visit Corscana and cross over my +
ship.
bill has been introduced in the Virginia eglsau ~
appropriate $4,000 for the erection OF monuhen'
ericksburg to General Hugh Mercer
The name to be given to the emperors yscns " wv {
so often stated, the Meteor, bur the Rheingod
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LIE ELecrloN M CUBA.

The Cuban papers have been making satirical com.
ments the recent election held in the island They
claim that It was farce and that the election returns
were manipulated by American officials. They claim
that the returns made up show that twothirds OF
the voters registered in the province OF Pnar del Rio
voted for the successful candidate for governor of the
province; in Havana province. hve-eghths in Afatan.
cas- twohfths; in Santa Clara, nearly threefourtbs;
In Puerto Principe nearly half; in Santiago more than
half
The Nuevo Pals and La Lucia of Havana say that
these figures preposterous and that the officials Of
the American intervention, while pretending TO allow
the Cubans 20 choose their office holders by ballot
have manipulated the returns to suit themselves,
Says La Lucia: 'sThe facts OF the arc no mat
sAs tor opinion. Everybody Havana election