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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
FIVE MEN ARE KILLED
Two or Three of the Fifteen Injured
May Die.
CRASH BETWEEN SUMMIT AND HOOKER
A Handful Of Cinders and CFared Flesh All
That Could be Found Of Fireman
Bernard. Thrilling Story Of
the Collision.
the Collision.
(By the Associated press.)

tBy the ASSOC1dIeu IISSS'J
Chattanooga, Tenn, June ia fatal
collision occurred on the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and st. Louis Railroad this after
noon between Hooker and Summit, two
small stations about twelve miles from
this city. Five men were killed out
right and about fifteen others more or
less seriously injured. Possibly two or
three of the wounded will die from the
effects of their injuries.
The dead:
GEORGE ROLLINS, engineer of the
accommodation train.
l.. A. RANKIN, fireman of the accom-
odation.
JAMES BERNARD, fireman of the
limited
EXPRESS MESSENGER WEBB. of
the limited.
ENGINEER ROLLIN died after being
removed to the hospital.
Seriously injured:
]. w BARKER, mail clerk.
FRED THATCH, baggage master
MAIL CLERK MILLER.
r. r. SLOWER. mail clerk.
A. w. CLARK. mail clerk.
GEORGE DAY, engineer.
Train No. 9S, known as the Jasper ac-
commodation, left Chattanooga about 2:40
O'Clock this afternoon. 1t was due at
Summit at sos. The other train, fast
mail, No. /, from Nashville, was behind
time and the meeting point of these
trains had been changed from the regu
lar station to Summit. One of the en-
gineers, it is said, overlooked his orders
and ran by tho designated place. Fire
man l.. A. Rankin, of this city, was horri-
bly, mangled and died almost instantly
Engineer Rollins was badly injured, his
legs being terribly crushed and a large
hole made in his head and left side His
injuries are considered fatal.
Engineer George j. Ray, of the fast
mail, is seriously injured, and it is
thought, fatally. His fireman, James Ber-
nard, was caught under the smaller
engine and literally burned to death. A
handful of cinders and charred flesh was
all that could be found of him. Elk
press Messenger Webb of the fast mail
train, was caught under the debris, and
died shortly after having been removed
to a place of safety.
The story of the wreck, as told by the
passengers is thrilling one.
On account of the position of the track
there being a double reverse curve at the
place of the wreck, the passengers were
able to see from the side of the cars the
approaching accommodation train They
thought is merely a passing of regular
trains, and did not heed the warning until
the crash came, and it was too late to
help themselves. The accommodation
train, being the lighter one, was tele-
scoped, the heavy engine of the fast train
pIoughing it's way through the cars and
splinterlng them into kindling wood. Both
engines had their position reversed and
we're thrown forty yards from the track.
None of the passengers were seriously
injured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
made to kill a deputy sheriff in retalia-

made to kill deputy sheriff in retalia-
ton.
At this time Providence passenger,
BENJAMIN p. Bosworth becoming alarmed
at the shower of stones, jumped from the
car which was being rushed through the
mob, and sustained serious injuries by
falling. He suffered concussion of the
brain. 1t is thought he will recover.
The situation during the remainder of
the afternoon, after the militia officers
had been over the field and had mapped
out plans of campaign and the proclama-
ton of Governor Kimball had been pub
lished, was such that General Tanner
determined to have all the soldiers avail
able. After consultation with Governor
Kimball, it was decided to ask for all of
the available militia, and additional COM
panies were called out.
On arrival of these commands there
were 730 men and 60 officers on duty.
after the militia had been stoned in the
morning ball cartridges were served out,
each private carrying 40 rounds, and each
officer so rounds of revolver ammuni-
ton.
The city has not been placed under
martial law, although many have assum-
ed that fact. Martial law cannot be an
nounced save through an act of the Gen
eral Assembly. Arrests will be made by
the militia and the people will be kept in
motion at all times.
Detective Haberlin, of the Pawtuckct
police force, has arrested William j.
Walsh, deputy sheriff who is accused of
shooting the Peterson boy. When taking
the prisoner to the police station the de-
tective and Special officer Hannigan were
roughly handled and were followed to the
door of the station by a mob that stoned
the officers and made great effort TO get
the prisoner from them. The man was
searched and on him was found a revol-
yer which had four cartridges in 1T. Welsh
was arraigned before Judge Shove on a
charge of assault with intent to kill. He
pleaded not guilty and was held in the
sum of 81 900 for a hearing. Because OF
the inability of the prisoner to furnish
BAIL and the unwillingness of the police
to permit him to be carried through the
streets, he remains locked up at police
headquarters
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
OPERATORS ARE JUBILANT,
The Strikers Losing Ground. Agitators Max
ing Hard Fight
(By the Associated Press

by the ASSOCldCSu L 1891
Bluefield, W. Va, June 12.-The strikers
lest considerable ground in the Flat Top
last night the operators were able to
coal region today. good number OF
the strikers who have remained out since
Saturday returned to work during the
day, and with the new labor imported
load almost twice as much coal as they
loaded yesterday. 1t is an evident fact
that at least seventy per cent of the men
are still out The agitators are making
hard fight, and today appointed COM
mittees to ascertain the needs of the
striking men and their families with a
view to supplying them the necessaries
of life. The operators are very jubilant
over the turn the strike has taken to-
day, claiming that the backbone of the
strike is broken. The strikers, it is I'M
derstood, will put forth every effort to-
morrow in the hope of getting out some
of the men that returned to work today,
and have planned marches throughout
the field. Contrary to expectations, the
strikers have been in every sense law
abiding and have not attempted violence
of any kind against the men returning
to work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
To Visit State Institutions.

Col. Pearsall yesterday announced the
appointment by the Governor Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen to compose the Board
of Examiners Of State Institutions pro-
vided by the last Legislature: Col. w.
p. Wood, of Asheboro; DR.. l. +. Jeter,
of Morganton; Capt. 7. w Patton. Of
Asheyille. The last named gentleman is
a Republican, this being a non-partisan
board according to the establishing t..
The duties Of the Board are set forth in
chapter 424 of the Laws Of 1901. They
shall between August is and November
Is 1902. and every two years thereafter
visit and examine all State institutions
and make reports to the Governor who
will before December LIST, 1902 send a
printed copy Of the report to each mem
Der OF the General Assembly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
HowARD's BODY SENT HOME.
The Remains of Talented Young Journalist
Laid to Rest at Atlanta.
(snecial to News and Observer.)


AsbevilIe. N. c.. June 12.-The body OF
Walter Howard, the talented young
journalist who died yesterday was last
night sent to his former home in At
lanta, Ca. accompanied by Mrs. Howard
and child. Howard began mis- newspaper
career as member of the Atlanta Jour
nails staff. He then became Washing
ton correspondent of the New York
Journal, and a short time after engaging
in active newspaper wok on the journal
became the Journal war correspondent
He followed Schley and Sampson at San
tiago in a special tug and became after
wards the editor of the first American
paper ever printed in Cuba. At the close
of the Cuban war he was made London
correspondent of the Heard's newspapers
and organized the foreign news service
maintained by them today. The funeral
will be held in Atlanta today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Affairs of Webb Meyer Syndicate.
lBy the Associated Press.l

New York, June Thames G. Can
non, vice president of the Fourth Nation
al Bank, said today that he had under
taken to settle the affairs of the Webb
Meyer syndicate.
1.-The bank is neither directly nor in
directly interested in any of these loans
or securities" said Mr.. Cannon. "At the
request of 103 banks and institutions
throughout the country which are inter
ested I have undertaken to bring about
some kind of an adjustment in connec-
ton with these matters. All in interest
are cooperating. Very many of the prop
critics have merit to them, and with care
full handling and adjustment l feel that
the situation can be measurably cleared
I'D to the satisfaction of all concerned"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
A sICILIAN VENDETTA.
Three Men Killed and Two Wounded in Fight
at New Orleans.
(Rv the Associated Press.l

New Orleans, La, June 12.-As the re-
suit of fight in this city last night be-
tween Sieilians, Salvatore Liciano, Vim
cenzo Vetura, and Marcello Ferri are
dead, and Joseph Gerraehi and Joseph
Colamnia, charged with the murder of
Luciano and Vetura are seriously
wounded
The difficulty was the outcome of an
old feud existing between the two fac
tions of the Sicilian race in this city.
Luciano and Vetura were met by Ger
rachi and Colami and Vetura were killed
and Joseph Gerrachi and Joseph Colamia
We're wounded. Gerrachi may die. Both
deny having done any shooting.
Antonio Luciano, a relative of the dead
men this morning met Marcello Ferri,
who. he said, had taken part in the kill
ing of his brother last night Securing
a shot gun Luciano fired both barrels
into Ferris body, killing him instantly.
Luciano was arrested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Unknown Ship on Fire.
(By the Associated Press

Philadelphia, Pa, June 12.-An I'M
known sailing vessel on fire, far to the
eastward of Nantucket Shoals, was
sighted on June 9th by Captain Stabell
of the Norwegian steamship Nora, which
arrived at Chester, Pa, today from Hills
boro, N. B. The Nora's course was
changed toward the burning craft, but
the work of the fire had been so com
plete that it was impossible to identify
the vessel, which continued to burn until
the Nora was many miles distant.
There were no signs of the crew, and
it is thought that all on board persisted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
ANTI.IMPERIALIsTs MEET
as TIE GUESTS OF SHEPARD
Leaders Of the Opposition to the Governments
Philippine Policy Hold an Important
Conference.
(By the Agsoeiated Presg.)

New York. June 12.-Edward NJ. Shep-
pard gave luncheon today at the Uni
versity Club, at which the guests we're
Senator Edward w. Carmack. of Ten
nessee, and Senator Frederick Dubois,
of Idaho, minority members of the Sen
ate Philippine Committee; Carl Schurz,
Horace White, editor of the Evening
Post; Moorfield Storey of Boston; Con-
gresham James NJ Griggs. of Georgia.
and CONGRESSMAN John S. Williams, of
Mississippi. Senator Culberson and
Charles Francis Adams had hoped to be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Ship Subsidy Bill Not Considered.
fRy the Assoclated Pregg. J

Washington, June 12.-There was an
unusually large attendance at the meet
ing today Of the House Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries, as IL was
expected that the Ship Subsidy Bill might
be considered with a view to its being
reported to the House. The subject was
not brought up, however, and arrange
ment was made for further hearing OF
Mr.. Furuseth, representing labor bodies,
in relation to provisions affecting sailors
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
A TAR HEEL IN TROUBLE.
James W. Holly Charged With Obtaining
Merchandise With false Letters
Especial to News and Observer

(SpeClal 10 NEWS anu ODSeFNeFJ
Norfolk Va, June 12.--On four charges
of having obtained money and merchan-
disc with false letters, James w. Holly,
son of Thomas D. Holly, a wealthy
planter of Coleraine. N. c.. was this
morning bailed to appear before Justice
Taylor on June 18TH The firms who suf-
fered by Holly's operation were George
TAFT and Sons, two charges for SIS, Peter
Smith and Company, $25 in money and
1925 merchandise, and William Martin
and Gray, $25. The latter charge was
withdrawn at the request of the young
mans father, and it is thought that all
charges will be quashed if the father
makes good the amounts lost by the other
firms. Attorneys Woodwork and John
son will defend the prisoner at his next
trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
The Chesapeake Ashore.
(By the Associated Press.)

Annapolis, Nd, June 1.-THE United
States training ship Chesapeake is ASHORE
at Taylors Island, off Dorchester county,
in the Chesapeake Bay. The tug Standish
with large squad of sailors aboard has
gone to her assistance. While cruising
in the bay with part of the First, Second
and Third classes aboard the vessel
grounded on a bar. She is said to be in
eighteen feet of water, and as she draws
little more than that, is not thought to
have sustained much damage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Larceny After Trust.
CBy the Assoc. ,ted Press.)

Macon, Ca, June 12.-R. Morrison
Rogers, manager of the firm of Rogers
& Joiner Commission Company, was in
dicted by the grand jury of Bibb county
today on the charge of larceny after trust
1t is claimed that he hypothecated grain
to borrow money from the banks, and
kept the grain in his warehouse by con
sent of the banks. When the firm failed
a short time ago, the banks demanded the
goods and claim that they were surprised
to find the warehouses empty.
d. C. Joiner and r. NJ. Rogers were
both adjudged bankrupts today on vol
untary petition. They We're members of
the Rogers & Joiner Commission Com
pany.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Cruisers Awaiting Orders
(Bv the Associated Press.

San Juan. p. R., June 1.-THE United
States cruisers Cincinnati and Topeka
are awaiting orders here with their bunk
ers full of coal. Their destination is un-
known.
The United States steamer Potomac is
on her way to Fort de France, Island of
Martinique to join Colonel Louis H.
Ayme, the United States Consul at
Cauadeloupe, who has been attending to
American interests in Martinique since
shortly after the volcanic outbreak. Col
onel Ayme, who has suffered from the
strain of night and day work, has been
accorded q vacation and will go to the
United States to recuperate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
The United Churning Company.
lBy the Assoclated PROSE-

Trenton, N. j., June 1.-THE United
Churning Company capital 81 900 900, was
incorporated here today to deal in dairy
products. The incorporators arc e. NJ.
Lane, of Somerset, Pa; r. c. Dutson. OF
Baltimore; c. A. j. Scott, of Norfolk;
James j. Medden, of Philadelphia VIII
liam Samson and ]. NJ. Shaw, of New
York; Thomas p. Hickman, George @.
Hough. William NJ Wager and Lee Pow
ell, Washington, d. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Major Waller Arrives,
CBy the Associated Press.)

San Francisco, June 12.-Among the
officers arriving from Manila on the
transport Warren today were Major L.
w. T. Waller and Lieutenant J. IL. A
Day, of the Marine Corps, the two Off
GERS who were, recently tried by court
martial in the Philippines on the charge
of cruelty to Filipinos and were ac-
quilted.
Major Waller and Lieutenant Day are
both enfeebled in health by the strain
of Philippine service, and came home
with battalion of marines.
The marines will be taken to Mare Is
land and the two officers will go ia
Washington to report before the SenaIe
Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Rehearsing For the Coronation.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, June liking Edward and
Queen Alexandra were engaged today in
what was practically a rehearsal of the
coronation ceremonies.
Accompanied by Princess Victoria and
a suite, their Majesties drove to West
minister Abbey. There they were quietly
received by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl
Marshal and Chief Butler, of England,
who escorted them through the abbey. In
order to prevent the possibility of a
hitch in the proceedings on coronation
day, all the details of the procession
and ceremonial were explained to them.
The royal visit to the abbey was ac-
complished very quietly and but a few
of the persons about the building were
aware of the presence of their majes-
ties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Veterans Make a Pilgrimage.
(By the Associated Press,

Lexington, Va, June 12.-Garland
Rhodes Camp, Confederate Veterans of
Lynchburg, with their families and
friends, made a pilgrimage to the burial
places of Generals r. E. Lee and Stone
wall Jackson here today, The party num-
bered 700, and were received with honors
by Lee-Jackson Camp of Confederate
Veterans on their arrival Colonel Will
liam T. Poage, of artillery fame, made
the welcoming address in Lee Memorial
Chapel and other addresses were made by
General Shipp and President Denny and
responses by several of the visitors.
Wreaths were placed on the tombs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
LemlY Ordered to Sea.
fBy the Assoclated Press.l

washington, June 12.-Captain Samuel
C. Lemly, Judge Advocate General of the
Navy, and Judge Advocate of the court
of inquiry which investigated the conduct
of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott schley
will be ordered to sea shortly. This ac-
ton will be taken in compliance with
Captain Lemlys request. 1t is expected
that he will be placed in command of a
gunboat on the North Atlantic station.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Elkes Breaks ali Records.
(By the Associated Press.)

Boston, Mass, June 12.-Harry Elkes
tonight broke all accredited worlds bike
records from one mile to fortyone in
riding forty-one miles and $50 yards in
the hour against Stinson's 40 miles, $3.50
yards, made at Brockton last year,
Elkes fastest mile was 1928 is. The
event had Elkes, Bobby Walthour, Nat
Butler and Charles Mcconnell as con-
testants. Only Walthour figured in the
running he being S15 laps behind at the
finish
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
PYTHIANs' FINAL SESSION.
Great Increase in the Membership of the Grand
Lodge.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, N c., June 1.-THE final
session of the Grand Lodge was held to-
day when the installation of new officers
took place 1t has been the most successful
ever held by North Carolina Pythians
and has been record breaker in point of
representation. Every lodge in the State
with exception of three, Aberdeen, Louis
burg and Pineville, has been represent
ed. The number of delegates, commit
teemen and officers present was 140. The
total representation was more than 200.
The meeting also has been unprecedent-
ed in point of increase in the ranks of
the grand lodge Seventy-five Past
Grand Chancellors were received into
the lodge. which is the largest number
ever before admitted at one session of
the body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Tammany Abolishss the Craftsmanship
(By lac AgsoeIated pregg.l

New York, June 12.-What is locally
known as 1.-The triumvirate" of Tammany
Hall with the executive committee and
the genraI committee, met tonight. Dates
for the several local conventions were
agreed to, after which Secretary Smith
read a resolution adopted by the exec1-
tive committee abolishing the chairman
ship of the Finance Committee of Tam
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
No Details of Reported Bombardmont
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin. June 12.-The Foreign Office
here is without details of the reported
bombardment of the seaport of La Quay
ra, Venezuela, by the forts and Venezue-
Ian warships in consequence of reyolu-
tionary movement in the suburbs.
The Foreign Office. however, takes the
occasion of this inquiry, to say that the
German cruisers Fake and Gazelle were
ordered to La Guayra to safeguard Ger
man interests there and that their pres
ence in Venezuelan waters is in no way
connected with Germany's long pending
claims against Venezuela. AS soon as
order Is restored the cruisers in ques-
tion will leave Venezuela.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Trial of Strike Leaders.
(Rv the Associatel Prcss.l

(By the AssOciateI Ircss.l
Paramount, W. Va, June 12-Ihe trial
of the strike leaders was the event of
the day in the Paramount region, and a
decision by Squire Enid was withheld
until tomorrow. The organizers gave
bond this evening and are at liberty.
Meanwhile the United States marshals
are serving the remaining leaders still in
camp, and their followers at Monongah
with injunction papers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
The Deadly Kerosene Can
(By the Asgoeiated Press. J

Roanoke Va, June 12.-As the result
of an explosion of can Of kerosene oil
which was being used to start fire in
kitchen stove, Mrs Emma Sinclair, aged
so, and her daughter, Jessie Sinclair,
aged IS, were burned so badly this even
ing that they died several hours later
The mother attempted to extinguish the
flames, which had enveloped her daughter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Tornado Overturns . Steamer.
(By the Associated rress.)

Dubuque, Iowa, June pa tornado
today overturned and sank the steamer
Ravenna at Maquoketa Chute four miles
I'D the river The captain and three
others were drowned. The steamer Tael
rescued fifteen men who chung to the bot
tom Of the Ravenna.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
No Change IN the Strike.
INV the Associated Press.)

Huntington, w. Va, June lz'-Ihere Is
no change in the strike situation IN the
southern portion of the State today On
the Chesapeake and Ohio 12,oOO miners
are out, and two thousand are at work
On the Norfolk and Western, out OF 14,5OO
men 500 are at work
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
INVESTIGATION ASKED.
Carnegie and Others Want Light Turned on
Philippines Affairs
AN the Assoclated Press. }

Washington, June 12-Representative
Mccall. of Massachusetts, today present
ed to the House a memorial signed Dy
Charles Francis Adams. Andrew car
negie. Carl Schurz, Edwin B. Smith ana
Herbert Welsh, asking that congress
sional committee of investigation be ap-
pointed to go to the Philippines to inquire
into and report upon conditions exlstihg
there. Mr.. Carnegies signature was
authorized by cable. The memorial is
dated at Boston. and states that the
signers are a committee appointed at a
recently held meeting of persons, ire
spective of party, interested in the policy
pursued by the United States toward the
Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Rev. Rumsay smithson Dead.
CBy the Associated Press

Roanoke, Va, June 12.-Rev. Rumsay
Smithson died at Mansfield, Ills, today,
aged 81 years. He was a member of the
Baltimore Conference Of the Methodist
church for thirty years, and at the Gen.
eral Conference of the Methodist Z.
Church, South, sixteen years ago receiv-
ed fiattering vote for Bishop. He
was one Of the best debaters in the Meth
odist church, and widely known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-14
Coal Famine at Norfolk.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Savannah, Ga, June 12.-Savannah coal
merchants were notified today not to
make contracts for tramp steamships to
coal at Norfolk or Newport News, be-
cause coal cannot be secured there. This
raised the question as to whether, with
the Eastern sources of supply closed,
coal could be secured from Alabama and
Tennessee for coaling ships at Savannah.
Merchants say it can if no strike de-
velops in those regions.