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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
SALE OF AsHEVILLE BONDS.
All Arrangements Completed. First Natioral
Bank Of Columbus, Chic, the Buyer.
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Asheville. n. c., May 15.-The city
this afternoon completed ARRANGEMENTS
for the sale of 5000 coo OF water improve
ment bonds to bear interest at -four per
cent and to run twenty wears. also s1O,-
00C school building bonds bearing i've
per cent, due in thirty years, both at
their face value. The new First Nation
al Bank of Columbus. Ohio is the pur-
chaser and will deposit a certified check
for $4,000 as an evidence of good faith
on their part to be forfeited in case they
fail to carry out their contract for the
purchase of the bonds. The money is to
be paid over as soon as the bonds are
delivered, and to eb deposited in the new
First National Bank in the city OF Co.
lumbus and paid out as needed for the
completion of the work for which the
bonds were issued The board already
has the bid for Kelley and Fclthaus for
little over $171.000. which the engineers
have assured them is reasonable. It
will go to work at once.
President James D. Mcneil, of North
Carolina Firemen's Association, has been
comforting with the Ashevile Fire De-
partment in regard to this years State
tournament. There seems uncertainty
about Asheville's getting the tcurna-
ment. 1t is said that under recent act
of Legislature all incorporated towns are
required to have an organized fire COM
pany and that Asheville not being GEN.
trally located, a large per cent of the
towns i'll Eastern Carolina would not be
able to be represented, and for this rea-
son the president is inclined to the opin-
ior that larger and better represen-
tatiOn might be had at some more cen
trally located point in the State The
matted has not been determined Nom
bcrs of Asheville Fire Department still
hope that the tournament will be held
here, this being the place voted on at
the last convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
BAILEY IS APPOINTED
Simmons Calls on Roosevelt
and Discusses Charlotte
Postmastership.
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Washington. D. c., May 15.-The Presi-
dent today sent to the Senate the name
of Christopher T. Bailey as appointee to
the Raleigh postmastership.
Senator Simmons called upon the
President today and discussed Mullen's
appointment as postmaster at Charlotte.
1t is understood that it is probable no
action will he taken upon Mullen's con-
firmation during this session. and that
his term will therefore, expire with the
adjournment of Congress. In the mean
time, the President, is it understood, will
inform himself with reference to
charges against Mullen and, in the light
of the evidence, will make an original
appointment. 1t is understood that Sena-
tor Pritchard will insist on Mullen's i'm
mediate confirmation.
Representative Bellamy has secured
from the War Department forty shells
and two 24-pound parrot guns for use
at the Confederate monument in Fayette-
Vile.
Senator Pritchard and Representative
Thomas have returned from visits home.
Representative w. w. Kitchin moved
today to strike the 100000 emergency
fund out of the Naval Appropriation Bill
He contended that it was unnecessary
and made a good speech against this
fund, The House adjourned before
vote was mad on the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
TIE SESSION ADJOURNS.
Engineers Transact no Business While Mem
orial Ceremonies Are Conducted
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, May 15.-For the first
time in it's history, the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers adjourned a ses-
sion of it's biennial convention in ohserv-
ance Of a patriotic holiday. Today it
held no regular session in observance of
the Confederate memorial ceremonies
here.
A gathering in the forenoon, over
which Chief Arthur presided. named the
various committees.
This afternoon large number of the
delegates journeyed to Elmwood ceme-
terry and witnessed the ceremonies of
the Confederates, while hundreds of
them lined the principal thoroughfares
and witnessed tho long parade Of mill
tary, artillery and veteran camps.
There will be no session of the body
tomorrow. Virginia Day viii he OBJ
served by trip through historic Hamp
tor Roads to Cape Henry, Fortress
Monroe and Newport News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
NABBED IN CANADA |
American Detectives Snug
gle Green and Gaynor
Out of Quebec.
(By the Associated Press.)

Quebec May 15.-Cclonel John T. Gay
nor ard Captain b. p. Greene. who
came to Canada from Savannah. durins
their trial there FOR alleged completely
in frauds against the government, were
Struggled out of Quebec today by Amer
lean detectives.
Washington, May 15.--The kidnapping
and subsequent arrest of Gaynor and
Green at Quebec was the result of a
carefully laid plan of Chief Wilkie, OF
the secret service. 1t was denied that
tho department had sent men to appre-
henG the fucitives, but it was later
learned that Inspector Bennett, Burke,
Tay lor and three others had been assign
ed to the case. The capture was plann-
ed to come off yesterday and the depart
ment had been looking for news OF their
arrest all day. Even now the secret ser
vice officials will not admit the receipt
of any advices, but it is known that the
whole arrangements were perfectly ear
ried out" even to the issuance OF the
warrants by the judges, on the appica-
tion of Chief Of Detectives Carpenter, of
Montreal.
1t is stated that it is not unusual for
United States Secret Service men to go
over the line into Canada in order to
watch the movements of persons wanted
for offenses committed in the United
States, and that frequently this is done
with the knowledge of the Canadian au-
thorities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
The Senate Proceedings.
Ry the Associated Press.)

Washington, May 15.-An extended
speech by Mr.. McLaurin, Mississippi,
in opposition to the pending Philippine
Government Bill was feature OF to-
days session of the Senate. The Mississ-
ippi Senator vigorously assai!ed the
policy being pursued by the United
States in the Philippines. He deprecat-
ed the outrages perpetrated in the is
lands. whether they were committed by
the Filipinos or by the Americans.
They were, in his judgment, the nat
ural outgrowth of the governments poll
icy for which, he maintained, the Re-
publican party was responsible. He
urged the abandonment Of the policy in
the interest OF humanity and justice.
He declared that the minority was not
discussing the pending measure to obtain
political capital. as all the political ma
teria1 which the Democrats desired had
been made for them by the Republicans
in this Congress.
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Charlotte, N. c., May 15.-Five hundred
people witnessed the home team shut
out the Red Birds in the first of a series
of games at Latta Park this afternoon
1t was a beautiful exhibition of clean
professional ball, and the game through
out was heartily enjoyed.
In the seventh inning Captain Kahn was
stricken by a speedy ball from Bishop
that caused his retirement from the
game and. may result seriously. l have
just had talk with the attending ply
sician, and he fears Kain has received
a serious injury. Soon after the blow
was received blood gushed from Kains
ear. This, however, is thought to be the
breaking of an abscess that the Raleigh
captain has complained of for some time
Kahn was taken to his hotel and is re-
ceiving all needful attention. Bishop is
very much worried over the accident, as
Kain was his friend.
The game tomorrow will be a big
drawing card, and the grand stand will
be crowded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
DIR. VAN DYKE MODERATOR.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in Session.
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, May 15.-Dr. Henry Van
Dyke, Professor of Literature at Prince
ton University, was, late this afternoon
elected moderator of the general assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian church, which
body began it's deliberations here To-Day.
He was elected on the second ballot,
which resulted:
DR.. Van Dyke '2S7, DR. Moffat 227, DR..
Holmes 49,
After the result was announced the re-
tirng moderator, DR.. Henry G.. MintOn,
moved that DR.. Van Dykes election be
made unanimous and this was done.
Amid cheers DR.. Van Dyke was escor-
ted to the moderators chair and as he
took it, Dr. Minton said:
MY brother it becomes my duty to in
form you Of your election to the office
OF moderator of this general assembly
and to present you with this book of law
and order. l trust that God may spare
you to us all. and that He may grant
His blessing in the work before you"
Or. Van Dyke in reply said
II thank you with all my heart for
giving me the privilege of standing in q
place made sacred to me by the memory
Of my father. l have not deserved this
honor, but will do my best, if you will
help me to be a loyal and true moderator
in the church in which l WaS born and
which I love with all my heart"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
SUICIDE THEORY ADVANCED.
Florence Burns Counsel Endeavors to Show
That Brooks Was Ruined
(By the Associated Press

New York, May 15.-At The coroner's
investigation today into the shooting of
Walter S. Brooks in the Glen Island
Hotel on February II last, Foster l..
Backus, counsel for Florence Burns, re-
Guested T. C. Wells, who was Brooks
business partner to explain some labels
used by Brooks in his business If 2 milk
company. Coroner Brown asked what he
intended to prove by his line of ques-
tioning.
Il intend to show" Mr. Backus re-
piled, that these labels were put on tins
of rotten milk: that the health authori-
ties interfered; that Brooks turned
States evidence in five cases and saved
himself, but that as a result his busi-
ness was ruined and that he had 10 post
pOne his marriage.
Mr.. Wells proved this by Mr.. Brooks
letters to Florence Burns and by reputa-
bic witnesses"
The counsels purpose, he declared, was
to show that Brooks went to the hotel
practically ruined and intending to ;oln-
nit suicide. Witness could not explain
The labels.
Joseph Wilson, at present an inmate of
Elmira Reformatory testified that Miss
Burns told him she loved Brooks that
she had heard he was running after an
other girl and that if ne threw her over
he (Brooks) would suffer for it.
Several other witnesses repeated tes-
timony given by them before Justice
Mayer and the hearing went over until
tomorrow, when Ruth Dunn will be
called.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
VETOED BY TIE PRESIDENT.
The House Bill For the Relief of Harry c.
Mix
(By the Associated Pross.)

(By the Associated Pross.)
Washington, May 15-T'he President
today sent the following veto message
tC the House:
Il return without approval House biz
No. 4,446, entitled An Act for the relief
OF Harry c. Mix
The Attorney General writes me as
follows concerning this BILL
"a. f. Holt was postmaster at VAL
dosta, Ga. and as such became a de-
faulter to the government Suit was
brought on his official bond, and the
amount was finally recovered. Criminal
proceedings were also commenced against
him, and he gave a bond for his appear
ance at court with Harry C. Mix surety
thereon. The defendant failed to appear
and forfeiture was taken"
The Attorney General then gives let >
ter from Assistant Attorney William r.
Lcaken in which the latter speaks Of
Holt having gone to Mexico and thus es-
Gaping trial. President Roosevelt says in
conclusion:
"In view of the statements above set
forth, I am constrained to withhold my
approval Of tho bill
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"White House, May Is, 1902"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
JUDGE WINBoRNE CoNvALEsCENT.
But His Physicians Advise No Mental Effort
For Several Months.

The many friends of ex-Judge b. B.
WinbOrne. of MurfreesbOro, will rejoice
tC know that he is cOnvalescent. While
sitting at his desk on the Goth day of
February, Mr. Winborne became suddenly
i'll. He was able to reach his home, and
for nearly five weeks was in the valley
of death, i'll and unconscious, and his
death was hourly expected by his family
and friends. His recovery is almost
miraculous.
During his Illness Judge Winborne and
his wife received hundreds of letters
from friends throughout the State in
quiring about his condition and express
ing the hope that he would recover. Judge
Winborne, while better, is still too sick
to answer the letters of his friends. he
desires the News and Observer to eX-
press his sincere thanks TO all his friends
for their interest and thoughtfulness. As
soon as he is able TO travel, he Will, by
the advice of his physicians, travel for
some months They tell him he shout
attempt no mental work before the fail
He will not return to his practice until
then.
Judge WinbOrne is one OF the States
most useful sons and his recovery is a
matter for State cOngratulatiOG.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
Fl. & B Beers Market Deter.

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New Orleans, La, May 15.-Liverpool
adVices were not encouraging, therefore
cur market opened to points lower,
but subsequently advanced TO points
on near and points on new, owing to
fresh 1uying superinduCcd by the light re-
CeiptS. The lack of demand for spots
and absence of outside buying occasioned
casiness near the close, making the net
4 to points on new. The amount to be
brought into sight during the week is
estimated at $1,000, bales against 81 600
last year and $4,000 year before last.
The visible supply statement is expo IA
to be very bullish tomorrow as there
has ubeen a large relative loss in the
American. Indian and Egyptian move
ments during the present week. Good
rains were reported today from Texas,
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and
were considered beneficial in the latter
three States, being essential for the
germination of the late planted seed,
complaints Of which were made in last
Tuesdays government report. Exporters
are apathatic and spinners evince no
eagerness to enter into new engagements
on the present basis. Consequently it
is anticipated that light receipts will con-
tinue until there is an improved export
demand for spots. Supply and demand
VIII influence old crop months and the
new will be regulated by weather condi-
tions II. d H. BEER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
A WORDY WAR FOLLOWS
And the Naval Bill Receives But
Scant Attention.
WOULD SUPPRESS MACLAYS HISTORY
An Extended Speech by McLaurin Ct Mississippi
Against The Philippine Goyfrnmen!
Bill is the Feature of he Day
in The Senate.
in The Senate,
(Ry the Associated press.)

Washington, d. c., May 1j.--Tbe House
bate on Philippine affairs. Thus far tha
subject of alleged atrocities in the is
lands has engaged the attention of the
Senate alone and only occasional echoes
have been heard in the House. But To-
day the reports of cruelty and outrage
We're rehearsed in the House with the
same vehemence and bitterness that has
at times characterized the discussion in
the Senate. The naval bill was the or
der of the day but it received only scant
attention, after the allegations of Phil
ippines outrages were presented.
A speech by Mr.. Vandiver (Mo.), re-
citing instances of alleged outrage
brought on the discussion which at times
developed into a wordy warfare across
the aisle separating the two sides of the
chamber. Personalities and recrmina-
tions were freely passed out. MIR. Van
diver was supported in his criticisms by
Mr.. Wheeler (KyD, while vehement de-
fenses of the American soldiers were
made by Mr.. Hepburn Qowa), Mr.. Grow
{Pa), Mr.. Hill Comm, Mr.. w. A. Smith
CMich.), and Mr.. Lassiter IN. "
Mr. Mudd (Md.), gave notice that he
would move an amendment to the naval
bill prohibiting the purchase of Maclays
history, the animadversiOns in it against
Admiral Schlsy being responsible. in his
opinion, for the court of inquiry. If the
history had been clear of partisan feel
ing, he said. and had the historian ac-
copted the high minded thought pro-
nOunced by Schley that there was GLORY
enough for all" the American nation
would not now be the butt of criticism
among the naval officers of the world.
Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio), said he thought
the time had come for a careful investi-
cation of the question of building war
ships in government yards in order that
the exact facts might be determined. He
did not 90 as far as some of the advo-
Gates of government construction in ask
Ing that all the new ships be built in gov
ernment yards as that would afford nc
basis for comparison. In lieu Of this
he proposed that one battleship, one
armored cruiser and one gun boat be
built in a government navy yard, and
one of each class of ship in a private
yard, thus giving a comparative test of
government and private construction un-
der substantially similar conditions,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
C. B. OBRYANT LAID TO REST.
Mr.. Young Sells Seventy two Bales Of Cotton
for SIS. 900.
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Durham n. c., May 15.-The body OF
the late Charles B. OBriant, which ar
rived here Wednesday morning from
Turkey, where he died March goth, was
laid to rest this afternoon in the burial
ground at Emo Primitive Baptist church.
The bearers, all Pythians, were
Messrs. ]. A. Woodall, w. r. Murray, C..
E. Egan, Rudolph Kueffner. T. ]. Lamb
w. C. Bradsher, G. T. Wood, ]. E. Suit
w. NJ. Yearly, F. NJ. Carlton, B. c..
Woodall, d. c. Christian, A. L. Pickard
w. A. Mabry, s. H. Reams, ]. f. Maddry
r. l.. Lindsey, H. l.. Smith, c. e. King
Floral-bearers: Messrs. C. T. Pearson
w. G. Frazier, T. j. Horton, C. c..
Thomas, ]. F. Taylor and Rev. ]. c..
Troy.
Mrs. J. NJ. Sykes and Mrs. NJ. L. Wat
kins left today for Washington, d. G.
They will spend about ten days taking
in the sights at the National capital and
visiting friends.
o. r. K Young, of Vance county, sold
seventytwo bales of cotton on the East
Durham market today and carried home
with him a check for $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
STATUS OF THE NEGRO
Favorable Report Ordered
for a Commission of
Inquiry,
(Ry :he Associated Press.l

Washington May 15.-The House Com
mittee on Labor today ordered a favor
able report on the bill providing for
commission to inquire into the industrial
condition of the colored people of tho
United States. The commission is to be
appointed by the President and is to con-
sist of five members. who are TO receive
$1,000 per annum each. The commisss on
is to make comprehensive investi-
cation of the conditions with the people
of the negro race in the United States,
their educational progress and the best
means of promoting harmony between
the races in the United States; said COM
mission to investigate and report their
views concerning the adjustment of the
trouble affecting the harmonious rela-
tions of the races"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
LOCOMOTIVE as A TOY.
Green Fireman Starts it and Mad With Terror
Jumps
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Greensboro, N. c., May 15.-There was
a wreck at High Point this morning,
and the Southern morning mail had not
arrived at II o'clock. five hours late.
Officials will give no information.
A passenger just arrived on the 70
o'clock train from Salisbury. four hours
late, tells me that the delay was caused
by an obstruction of the track at Lex
ington, from a freight wreck, which oc-
CURED near there at Z o'clock this morn
ing.
A young fireman was left by the
engineer of freight engine and tender
on a siding at Lexington at 2:30 last
night. The fireman began toying with
the engine as if it were a play thing,
and presently set in going 1t rushed
on the main line at the rate of seventy
miles an hour, passing Lexington in a
cyclone of speed. The frightened fire
man, instead of getting on the steps of
the engine to jump, bolted through the
window of the cab and the poor fellow
it is said bounced fully fifty feet from
where he struck the ground Strange to
say he is not dead, but is terribly bruised
and battered, and is still unconscious and
is not expected to live.
The flying engine was given the right
of way and a clear track to Green's
boro, but fortunately ran out of steam
in three miles of Lexington.
AT four o'clock a freight engine and
crew were sent to the point to get the
runaway engine off of the main line onto
siding. While this crew was attend
ing to this job another freight came
daShing along and crashed into the
rescuing engine, and the runaway engine
and freight was then smashed up. No
one was killed and the track was open
for travel as soon as possible.
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FIVE BUENED TO DEATH.
They Perish in a Blazing Hotel at Point
Pleasant
(By the Associated press.)

Point Pleasant, w Va, May 15.-Tive
persons pcrshed in the burning of the
America Hotel here last night and three
others .were seriously injured. Two resi-
dences also burned and the total loss
amounts to $30,000.
The dead:
JOHN SLACK, of Kanawha county.
ELIAS MAVERICK, OF GlenwOod.
JOHN WOODALL, of Mason county.
Two unidentified men.
The first started in the hotel which
was a frame building and burned rapidly.
Slack, Mambrick and John WOOdall were
fGlmers summoned here as granl jurors
at the criminal court. They were sleep
ing on the second floor and means OF es-
cape was shut Off by the flames.
1t is not known how the Il 'Se started.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
New Insurance Firm.

Mr.. Fabius p. Brown, former Secretary
and Treasurer of the Raleigh Real Es-
tate and Trust Company. and Mr.. Chas
r. Reid former Secretary Treasurer of
the Raleigh Loan and Trust Company,
have formed partnership under the
firm name of Brown & Reid for the pur-
pose of doing an insurance business in
Eastern North Carolina. They have Sc
cured the agency for all of the North
Carolina east of Greensboro of The
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of SprinGield, Mass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
The Gulls Flop at Durham.
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Durham, n. c., May 15.-Durham won
this afternoon from Wilmington by
score of to 1. Wilmington's only run
was made in the first inning Score:
Wilmington. -. ....1 0 0 0000 0-1
Durham. ...... ......0 90 2 3 0 0 0 %
Batteries: Wilmington, Dunn and
Fisher; Durham. Morris and Curran.
Summary-Stolen bases, Wilmington 1,
Durham A; earned runs, Durham 2; two
base hits, Hutton, of Wilmington L.
wild pitch, Morris 1; bases on balls, off
Morris 1, off Dunn 3; struck out, by
Dunn Z. by Morris /; left on bases. Will
mington 8, Durham 6; double play, Davis
to Deiters. Time of game, Ia. Umpire,
Proud. Attendance 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
Boys Play Ball.

The Hargett Street ball team defeated
the Halifax Street team yesterday by q
score of II to 8. The features of the
game were buckets home run with two
men on bases. Jones catch in center
and Old's pitching. The batteries for
Halifax was Smith and Lacy, and for the
Hargett team Olds and Hulin. Umpire,
Mr.. Thompson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-16
TO FORM BAsEBALL LEAGUE.
Towns Represented Will be Goldsborc Tarboro
Rocky Mount, Wilson, iPerhaps Kipston,
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Kinston, N. c.. MAY ia meeting
will be held at Goldsboro. May goth, to
organize a baseball league to include
Tarboro, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount and
Wilson, and probably Kinston.
The Chamber of Commerce for ISinston
now numbers about one hundred and
fifty members. A permanent orgariza-
ton will be effected Friday night. 1t is
hoped that two hundred members will be
secured