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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
FIRE AT THE DUKE FACTORY.
ExtinguiShed by the Automatic sprlnklers.
Rev. J. C. Thompson Called.
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Durham, n. c.. Oct. 23.-Fire- broke out
last night about o'clock in the third
story of the west wing of the Duke fac
Company. The flames originated in the
coat room Of the export department, but
the origin is unknown. There is an au-
tomato sprinkling system throughout the
factory that turns on the water itself
whenever room reaches a certain tenn
perature. This system worked to per-
fection on this occasion and soon put out
the fire The damage was small, the
most of it being from water.
The First Baptist church. of this city
has extended a unanimous call to Rev.
J. c. Thompson, of Richmond Va. TO
become its pastor, to succeed Rev. Dr.
w. c. Tyrcc. who goes to Raleigh. Rev
Mr.. Thompson, field secretary of the
mission board of the State of Virginia
He is a native of Wake county. singu-
lar coincidence is that~ffc- erst suggested
the name of p. Tyree as pastor of the
First chugcn of this city. and if he ac-
cepts, will follow DR.. Tyree. The call
was forwarded to him today, and an an
swer is anxiously awaited.
An effort is being made to secure two
additional tobacco warehouses for Dur
ham. The matter will be taken up at
an early date by the Chamber of Com
merce. Sales have bcen so largely in
creased this fall that the three ware
houses here now have been crowded to
their utmost.
Last evening while at play Lizzie the
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 2. a
Noell had the misfortune to break her
left limb Just above the knee. Drs. A
Choatham and W. A. Graham were called
in and set the broken limb
General and Mrs. Julian 5. Carr ana
son, Master Austin. who have been spend
ing some time in Massachusetts have ar
rived home.
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COLLARED BY JUDGE
Justice Harlan Prevents Fight
Between Freshmen and
SCphomores.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., Oct. 23.--Justice
Harlan. of the United States Supreme
Court, who is a member OF the faculty
of the Columbian University law school,
in this city. last night, interferred and
prevented a class fight between the
freshmen and sophomores. Justice Har-
Ian is a giant in stature and although SO
years of age, he is still vigorous and ac-
tive, golf being one of his daily exercises
The Youngsters were no match for him
when he entered the arena.
The anticipated contest was the re-
suit of the announcement of the fresh
men class that IT would hold it's first
meeting last night in Jurisprudence Hall
The announcement acted as a suggestive
challenge to the so2homores to break
up the meeting il possible. After the
regular lecture of the evening. the first
year men undertook to open their meet.
ing. when the sophomores made a charge
against the door OF the hall. At this
point, Justice Harlan appeared and in a
commanding voice ordered the combat tc
cease. The sophomores paused for a mo-
ment, but were evidently not disposed to
obey the order, for they Immediately be-
gan a second assault 1t was then that
the eminent jurist took personal hand
in the fray. He reached over the heads
OF the assaulting party and seizng the
leader of the forces by the collar drag
ged him from the pile. The iurist then
directed the second year men to dispersa
with the desired effect
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The Resumption of Mining is
not General.
1T WAITS FOR REPAIRS
Il Looks as if The Union Engineers are Going to
Have Much Trouble in Getting
Back Their Old
PIactS.
(By the Associated Press. }

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 23.-The resump-
tion of mining throughout the anthracite
region was not as general today as was
expected Unlocked for difficulties were
encountered in the shape of water and
accumulated gas, and dangerous roofs
which threatened to fall and entomb the
workers are also discovered in many
collieries.
The mine superintendent would take
no chances and the mining of coal was
put off until all parts of the underground
workings can be made safe. This will
take few DAYS yet, and in some cases
it will take weeks before some of the
mines can be put in full operation.
Although work was carried on in some
mines which are not considered in the
best of condition. no accidents were re-
ported today. In quite few of the col
licries. the machinery and everything
else connected with the hosting of coal
acted badly. and it was found necessary
TO close down after steam had been raised
and the miners ready to go to work.
From reports received from the entire
anthracite region. the number of mines
in operation is given as alittle less than
two thirds of the total number but the
output of coal was less than half the
normal. As was to be expected there
was more or less dissatisfaction among
the old employees over the reOpening OF
the mines. Where it was decided not
TO resume work for few days. the
men took it that the coal companies die
not want their service, and many COM
plants reached President Mitchells head
quarters. But as the day wore on and
the true situation became known there
Was a better feeling all around. Presi-
dent Mitchell expects when all the mines
get in operation there will be less COM
plaint. Until all the collieries do resume
there will be more or eSs idle men airing
their discomfort.
l. looks as though the union engineers
were going TO have some difficulty in
getting back their old places. At nearly
every mine where the striking engineers
made application for work today they
were told that there were no vacancies.
large number of carpenters are also
out in the cold. A delegation of car
pcnters waited on President Mitchell to-
day and told him of their grievances.
The chief of the miners union advised
his callers to wait a few days and see if
employment would not be offered them
President Mitchell believes that when
general resumption takes place, there
will be few o. the mine employees idle
The tiremen are being taken back In
large numbers than any of the other
steam men. That is because they are
experienced. and they take the places o.
men who are not so capable. The only
friction reported between union and non
union men was at several collieries in
the Wyoming region, where the miners
objected to being lowered into the mines
by non union engineers.
President Mitchell was busy at head
quarters today getting the miners side
OF the case in shape for presentation to
the arbitration board
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TO HEAR THE COMPLAINT
OF CHARLOTTE SHIPPERS.
The Inter State Commerce Commission Will
Take Testimony as to Alleged Rate
Discrimination,
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Charlotte. n. c.. Oct. 23.-The score
tart of the Charlotte Shippers Associa-
tion was officially notified today that
the United States Inter State Commerce
Commission would sit in the United
States court room in this city on No
vember 18th. for the purpose of hearing
the complaint filed by the Charlotte
shippers against the railroads for dis
crimination of freight rates The meet
ing Will bring to Charlotte hundred
prominent railroad officials the discrimi-
nation in the rates from Louisville Gin
cinnati. Chicago. St. Louis Norfolk New
York. Baltimore Boston and other cities,
has long been a matter of serious con-
Germ to Charlotte merchants and the local
shippers having failed to accomplish any
thing by direct dealing with the rail
ROADS have applied to the Inter State
Commission to adjust the matter.
News was received here today of the
destruction by fire of the dye-room and
engine room of the Springtime mill at
Chester, S. c. The main portion of the
mill was saved after heroic efforts of
local firemen and the loss of between
$50. 900 and $4,000, fully covered by in
Surance
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FIRE UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION.
Fifth Annual Nesting in Greensboro Theatre
Party and Banquet.
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Especial to News and Obseryer)
Greensboro n. c.. Oct. 23.-The North
Carolina Fire Underwriters Associate IN
net in fifth annual session yesterday at
Benbow Hall 2nd after an all-.lays ses-
sion. adjourned last night. c. +. Harvey,
of Kinston, president of the association.
presided, and in the absence of the sec
retary, J. Van B. Metts. OF Wilmington,
the president appointed II. c. Bragaw. of
Washington secretary pro ten. The
presidents report was read and referred
to a committee composed of Messrs. j.
II. Southgate, of Durham; A. B. Dain-
gerfcld. Of Winston. and r. +. CCchrdne,
Of Charlotte for examination end recon-
mendation. A special committee was ap-
pointed to audit the report of the secre-
tary and treasurer and make recommen-
Gation Gu same. This committee con-
sisted of Messr5. R. w. Murray. of
Greensboro: ]. C. McCubbns, of Sails
bury. and Francis Womack of Rcidsvillc.
The chair named special committee
to draft appropriate resolutions concern
ing three members of the association
who have died during the year after
which the convention adjourned until 3
o'clock when it met again to discuss tho
reports OF me several OlliItlo dh" "
adopt legislation for bcttcrment of the
insurance condition in the state pro
noting peace and harmony between the
agent and company and the assured,
Attending the convention wcre~forty or
fifty local insurance agents from ali over
the State and they were the guests OF
Wharton, McAllister and Vaughn Tuesday
night at boX party at the presentation
Of Lord Strathmore" at tho Grand
From there they went to Tile Benbo%
wncrc an elegant banquet YVES served in
tho diriug room in their honor.
Mr.. A. w MeAllstcr acted as toast
raaster and the toasts were as follows
9TH, Special Agent" ubiquitous and
lnvmcihle). responded to by J. II. oSuth-
gate. of Durham.
"The Men Behind the Guns, fthe local
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UNION ORDERED TO FIGHT.
The Engineers and Firemen Shall not be Lef,
out, Says Thei- President
(By the Associated Press !


Chicago, Oct. 23.-President Morton,
OF the International Association of Sta
tlcnary Engineers and FHemen. stated
today that all of the members of the
association all over the country would
be ordered to refuse to handle any an
thracite coal until every member af-
fected by the anthracite strike is rein
stated on the basis on which the miners
returned to work.
The brotherhood has a membership ot
1f000 and has local unions in ia towns
and cities. including Chicago. New York.
Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati. CIeve.
land. Baltimore. St Louis. Kansas CITY.
Denver and San Francisco. President
Morton declared his ORGANIZATION was in
position to shut out hard coal in all
cities where it had local unions and said
such action would be taken if necessary
for the protcctionA of members of the
union who had LOST their positions on
account of the anthracite coal strike
This is President Mortons view of the
situation:
According to all reports from the
Eastern mines our men are getting the
worst of it. and while the miners arc
being rcinstated they are left out in the
cold
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RECAPlUaE OF MONTE CHRISTI.
The Government Obtains Possession After Some
Hard Fighting.
CBy the Associated Prcss)

10y lUG NSSOtidltU ltSSsj
San Domingo. Santo Domingo. Oct %.
The government troops have recap
tured Monte Christi after a severe fight
during which both sides sustained heavy
losses. General Navarro, the former
Governor. who revoltcd and took posses
sion of Monte Christi was captured and
brought q prisoner here.
Many arrests have been made in con-
necton with the revolt. All is now quiet
in Santo Domingo.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati
has returned here from Monte Christi,
Santo Domingo. She confirms the re-
port that the Dominican government
troops have recaptured that port The
fighting, which was very severe, lasted
two days. The foreign residents of
Monte Christi sought refuge on the Gin
cinnati while the battle was in progress.
The Cincinnati left here today for
Port de- -PaiX. Hayti to protect foreign
interests there.
Washington. d. c.. Oct. 23.-The Navy
Department today received a cable dis
patch from the commander of the Gin
cinnati at Cape Haitien, saying that the
revolution has broken out afresh and
that - per cent. of the women and cni.-
dren took refuge on board the CincIn-
natl The dispatch says the insurgents
arc scattered and the local revolution
quclled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
TRUE BILL FOR RAPE.
Venire of Fifty Men Summoned From Which
to Draw Jury to try Woody.

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Greensboro. n. c., Oct. 23.-Today in
the Superior Court the grand jury re-
turned a true bill against j. w Woody
for rape. Friday was set for the trial
of the case. \ venire of fifty men on
which to draw for jurymen needed to try
the case is being summoned Woody
will be defended by G. S. Bradshaw, and
possibly also by Coy. J. A. BarrinSer.
The three colorcd men, charged with
stealing clothing from the Vanstory
Clothing Company and the Merritt John
son Company werc tried in the mayors
court yesterday afternoon and bound
over to the Superior Court under bond
of $50. They could not raise the bond
and were sent to Jail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
aPsps Both Nev@ and Gp@uaE60

agents., Col. Walter Taylor, of Whining
t01.
"The North Carolina Underwriters AS
sociation," President C. F. Harvey, of
Kinston.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Harvey's toast
he proposed a toast to the health of "Our
Hosts" which was responded to by Mr..
Frarcis Womack, of Reidsville.
Greensboro was selected as the per-
manent annual meeting place of the as
sociatiOn, and the time to coincide with
that of the Fair. The following new
officers were elected: President. w. J.
Griswold, Durham First Vice president,
A. B. Daingerfield, Winston; Second Vice
president, r. X. Ellington. Raleigh; Third
e-prasident, II c. Bragaw, Washing
ton; Secretary and Treasurer, j. Van B.
Metz, Wilmington. Executive committee:
Col Walter Taylor, Wilmington; J. II.
Southgate, Durham; r. w. Murray
Greensboro; c. F. Harvey Kinston; w. c.
Jones, High Point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
WOULD Do II AGAIN
PritChard and the Bill TO Help
Ex-ConfederateS.
He Says he Would Vote Against it Once More
if It Were Only in his Power
10 do so.
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NSPENldl " .NtNS ana ODSeTNeI.1
Durham. n. c.. Oct. Ex-senator Jeter
c, Pritchard spoke in the court house
tonight to a large audience. He was in
troduced by DR.. E. A Gates The Sena-
tor pleaded in an earnest manner for the
doctrines of Republicanism, especially
along national lines. He eXtolled the
high tariff tax on mica, lumber, rice, etc
The Democratic State admins ration
was charged with extravagance He said
that he tried to get Mr.. Craig TO come
to Durham but he would not so so. His
hearers were advised to vote the Repub-
lican ticket, vote against Kitchin, wheth-
CT they did against him or not.
Joe Daniels" said the speaker, said
was a cancer doctor. l am not ex-
actly that, but if twelve and a half per
cent we're involved would it be wise to
cut away the other eighty y-seven and a
half per cent?"
The Senator took turn at the in
cTeasing of Governor Aycocks salary, the
establishment of new judicial districts,
the attempt to impeach the judges, the
borrowing of two hundred thousand dol
lars to help meet the States expendi-
lures.
In referring to the fact that he voted
against 4 bill 20 help the Confederate SOL
diers the Senator said he voted against
it and would do SO again if it were in his
power. He referred to General Carr's
benevolenca to the Confederate soldiers
and that Locke Craig got on his mule
and rode over Western Carolina to help
elect simmons. The speaker predicted
that there would be a million and half
dollars deficiency when the Legislature
meets.
Senator Pritchards speech was on a
line with others he has delivered
throughout the State.
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Murder Mystery at Charleston
(By the Associated .Press.)

Charleston, S. c., Oct 23.-ith the
death of an unknown negro at the City
Hospital today the police department
and the coroners office are confronted
by murder mystery that promises to
battle the skill of the detectives de-
tailed on the case. The identity of the
deceased, the manner in which he came
to his death, and the identity and where
abouts of his assailants all are unknown
The victim was found in a vacant lot
on last Sunday morning in an uncon-
scious condition. There was a CHASTITY
wound on his head, and the negro was
moved to the hospital where he died
without having regained consciousness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
FRIES MEBGER COMMITTEE.
n Session Hers Last Night but no Definite
Action Takep.

The members OF the committee to Sc
lect the mills that Will be accepted in
he Fries merger plan met in Raleigh
last night at the Marlborough House. The
members of the committee are: 4. w.
Pratt. of Huntsville, Ala; S. b. Tanner,
Of Henrietta, y. c.; John Fries, of Win
ston Salem; C. G. Latta, of Raleigh, and
a. W. Haywood of Haw River All of
these were here.
The meeting simply discussed the vari-
Gus plans before it and came to no def
lite terms. From Mr.. Fries it is learned
hat about 1875 mills desire to enter the
merger, but that the adaptabilty and
need of each plant in the merger will be
considered before it is taken in.
The meeting will continue today, when
ONE definite results are expected
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an important extension of the open door
policy as urged by Secretary Hay. The
agreement affects not only Shanghai but
the entire Yang Use Kieng Valley which
the Powers are seeking to develop for
commercial purposes. The date of the
evacuation is still open, but leading off,
cial of the Foreign Office expressed the
belief chat it will undoubtedly be accom-
plishcd by January 1st. About 1000 troops
will participate in the evacuation.
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Troops Ordered to TaIlapOosa
by the Governor.
THEY ARRIVE TOO LATE
An Hour and Half Befors Their Coming Ben
Brown is Taken From the Jail
and Negro and Mob
Disappear.
Bv the Associated Press.l

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. Ex-Governor Cand-
Ter has ordered a detachment of State
militia to Tallapoosa, Ga, to protect Ben
Brown, a negro charged with attempting
to criminally assault a white woman near
that place. Brown has been placed in
the county Jail there, which is reported
to be surrounded by body of determined
men, who are waiting for an oportunity
to lynch Brown. Brown has confessed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
Federal Court Adjourns.

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Statesvilic. n. c., Oct. 23.-Fedcral
Court, which bas been in session hero
this week, adjourned yesterday and
Judge Boyd returned home. Very little
work vas done. \ few little mean whis-
key trials. \ friends suggests that it is
too near election to have a heavy docket,
perhaps.
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The Negro Taken From Jail,
By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 2S.-The long distance
telephone operator at Villa Rica, Ga.
forty miles northeast of TallapOosa, Ga,
says that mob secured the negro Ben
Brown from the Jail at Tallapoosa tonight
an hour and a half before the militia ar
rived 1t is said the mob went in the
direction of the Alabama line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
LECTURE By DIR. LlNsCoTT.
rhe University Foot Ball Team Plays tho Vir-
ginia Techs Saturday
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Chapel Hill. n. c., Oct. 29.-Dr. H. r.
Iinscott, Professor Of Latin in the Uni
versity, delivered the first faculty lee
cure of the season IN Gerard Hall this
9yening before large and attentive au-
dience upon Scholarship and the Uni
vcrsity in Modern Life"
The speaker showed marked familiarity
Nth his subject and treated il in a broad
md scholarly manner.
The University football team viii leave
tomorrow morning for Roanoke Va,
where on Saturday it viii face the sturdy
warriors of Virginia POLYTECHNIC Institute.
Thc Tarheels have a strong eleven and
entertain hone of victory over their Vlr-
ginia rivals.
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EVACUATION OF SHANGHAI,
France, Germany and England Conclude an
Agreement to This End
(By The Associated Press J

Paris. Oct 23.-From authoritative
sources tho correspondent of the Associated
lress mas learned that France. Great
Britain and Germany have concluded an
agreement providing for the military
evacuation of Shanghai by their forces.
The negotiations have also brought about
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24
Good Tobacco Sales.

There were good tobacco sales at both
warehouses yesterday. One small pile
of two or three pounds brought special
price of $1.00 per pound.
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If you do not register you cannot vote.
Tho books close Saturday October 18th
at sunset.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-24

Idle besstins is the smoke aud tru
eQurage the tirs.
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lf You DO not register yor cannot vote.
The books close Saturday. October 18th,
at sunset.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Misses Baker and White Victims of
Boating Accident.

An accident which nearly resulted in
the drowning of Miss jeanette Baker and
Miss Lucille White. two young ladies who
reside in this city, occurred off Fort
Washington yesterday afternoon.
Every Sunday a score or more of sail
boats and yachts with pleasure parties
so down the river for an outing. and
these young ladies, with others, took n
trip on the Gloriana. good-sized sail
boat. yesterday.
Near Fort Washington. just below
River View, the party planned to make
landing and the two young ladies we're
stepping from the yacht to small row.
boat when the accident occurred. Miss
Baker had already been assisted into
the smaller craft. but had not yet seat
ed herself, when Miss White was helped
over the gunwale About this time the
swell from an excursion boat which was
passing caused the boat to roll, and the
young ladies'. becoming frightened, grab
bed for the side of the boat. This caused
the little craft to capsize and both were
thrown into the water
Hugh Doyle and William Curran. who
were among the party on the sailboat.
on hearing the splash in the water. hur-
ried to render assistance. AS the young
ladies arose to the surface they man
aged to take hold OF them and helped
them aboard. They escaped injury, but
received a ducking.