davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
AND THE FATHERLAND SMILES.
Thus Far the Results of Prince Henry's Visit
Are All That Could be Asked.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-The details of the
movements of Prince Henry and the
courteses shown him in the United
States continue to be followed here with
extraordinary int erest and the pleasure
of Emperor William at the reception
rendered his brother has been freely eX-
pressed to members of the royal house
hold,
In official circles it is considered that
the Emperor has personally accomplish
ed, by sending Prince Henry to the
United States, what it would have taken
years to do otherwise.
An inspired statement has been pub
lished by the German press with double
leads. 1t says:
1.-THE highest political circles are i'm
mnnsely pleased at the excellent course,
up to the present time. of Prince Hen
rvs visit. The conviction is entertained
that these festivities will substantial
ly contribute toward rendering the re-
lations of the two countries permanently
friendly, and especial delight is express
ed with tho cordality of the personal
intercourse between President Roose-
Welt and Prince Henry"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
SALE OF LAND.

BY authority OF a mortgage from James
B. Jordan and wife, recorded in Book
149, page 389, Register of Deeds office
for Wake county, / will, on Monday,
March Bird, 1902. at IL o'clock NJ, at the
Courthouse door of Wake county, Rail
eigh, N. c., sell to the highest bidder at
public auction for cash, tract of land
in Buckhorn Township, Wake county, be-
ginning at a stake in w. f. Collins line,
corner of lot No. /, thence N. $50 p. to
a stake and pointers, thence West IAN
P. to stake and pointers, l. Collins
corner; thence NJ 90 p. to stake, said
Collins corner thence w. 10 p. to a
stake; thence w. as p. to stake and
pointers. o. Bright's corner; thence S.
81 p. to a stake, said Bright's corner;
thence E Al p. to pine stump Bright's
corner thence S. 3215 P. to a stake and
pointers; thence e. rs P. to stake and
pointers thence S. 90 p. to a stake and
pointers; thence w. AZ P. to a stake
and pointers in o. Bright's line; thence
S. 379 P. to a stake and pointers; thence
e. 50 P. to stake and pointers; thence
S. % P. to stake and pointers, w. r.
Collins corner thence 31H p. to the be-
ginning. containing 800 acres. less 49&
acres conveyed TO G. 7. Burt.
It. d. So w. N. JONES
Attorney.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Flood ON Long Island.

New York, Feb. 26.-Floods which have
been caused throughout Long Island by
the heavy snowfalls and rains of the past
ten days became serious today. Travel
is much impeded and in some cases SER
vice on the Long Island Railroad las
been temporarily abandoned. In conse-
quence of the large quantities of sand and
great depth of water that covered the
tracks at several points west of West
bury, all trains on the main line and
Port Jefferson branch were tied up.
F1hu 81 passengers, were obliged to
walk veral miles to lget around the
badly Hooded districts liz order to Sc
cure transportation to theAeity.
The hospital for contagious diseases,
on Kingston Avenue, Brooklyl, was flood
ed today. Six feet of water stood in the
boiler and engine rooms, and It was i'm
possible to make fire under the boilers.
Gas stoves were used to heat the wards,
in which there were many patients. The
hospital staff called on the park depart
ment to furnish boats so that it might
be possible to reach the pavilions of the
hospital, which are separated from the
main buildings by yard, in which there
was several feet of water. The grounds
of the hospital are about eight acres in
extent and the land lies much lower than
some of the ground in the immediate
vicinity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
DIR RoYsTER INTERVIEWED.
He Says That Asheville Cave the Doctors a
Royal Reception.

DR.. H. A. Register returned yesterday
from Ashevillc, where he has been in
attendance upon the Tri-State Medical
Association of the Carolinas and Virginia
in Sessiown at Ashevlle. Speaking of
the convention, DR.. Register said
1.-The entertainment by the Ashevi!le
people was most lavish in it's hospitality.
The meetings were profitable and inter-
esting Several prominent specialists
from New York were present and the
discussion of the papers were unusually
good The special subject for discussion
was Tuberculosis, in which the Ashe-
Vile physicians specially took part.
Great stress was aid upon the proven
ton of tuberculosis and the open air
treatment of the disease. The associa-
tion is made up of members of the pro-
fession in the three States, and meets
every year in one of the principal cities.
The next meeting will be in Columbia,
S. C. DR.. j. A. Burroughs, of Ashcville,
was elected president, and DR.. r. j..
Hughes, of Laurens, S. c., secretary and
treasurer"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
FLOOD FOLLOWS
THE JAM OF ICE
Columbia on the Susque-
hanna in Darkness.
The MILLS THREATENED
Heavy Snowfalls and Rains Tie Up
Travel.
CONDITIONS ON LONG ISLAND SERIOUS
Hospital For Contagious Diseases in Brooklyn
Flooded. Signs Of General Break
up Of the Ice Gorge in The
flleghany.
tBy the Associated Press

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 26.--Residents
along the river front at Columbia arc in
q state of terror tonight. The worst
Hood in recent years is being experienced.
The ice on the Susquehanna broke about
A O'Clock between Columbia and Marietta
and passed down stream until it reached
the old dam just below Columbia, where
q jam formed. Then the water began to
back up and in a short time had risen
s or feet. AT o'clock the rise was
not so rapid. but it continued at an
alarming rate and the flood was still
spreading at 8 o'clock tonight. BY 7:S0
O'Clock the water had entered the boiler
room of the electric light plant drowning
the fires and leaving the town in dark
ness tonight. The tracks of the Column
bia and Port Deposit Railroad at some
places are submerged and piled with ice.
y II the rise continues at the present
rate the lace mills will be damaged and
the two rolling mills of the Susquehanna
Iron Company put out of operation. In
the darkness and, confusion it is impos
sible to ascertain the full extent of the
damage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Editors to the Emperor.

New York, Feb. 26.-The American edi-
tors who dined with Prince Henry to-
night as guests of Herman Ridder, sent
cablgram of greeting to Kaiser Will
helm. 1t was submitted by Melville E.
Stone, and after cordial endorsement by
the guests, was forwarded
1t reads as follows:
ITO the German Emperor: The editors
of the newspapers of the United States,
900 in number, in honor of your Illus
trious brother send you cordial greet
ings and all good wishes for a long and
prosperous reign. We hail the presence
of Prince Henry in this country as an
omen of even closer ties of amity and
heartily reciprocate all of the splendid
and repeated overtures of friendship you
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Chambers In Halifax,

Especial to News and Observer
Scotland Neck, N. c., Feb. 27.-For
several days persons in the town and
community nearby having been losing
horses and mules, Dr. TAFT Butler, of
Raleigh, came yesterday morning and
pronounced the disease CHAMBERS. He
found several mules and horses in bad
condition, and yesterday afternoon Mr..
J. A. Kitchin had two fine mules killed
and Mr. A. P. Kitchin had a fine mare
killed. Mr.. j. A. Kitchln had lost three
or four mules before. Mr.. G. w. Bryan
and Mr. w. c.. Pendleton had each lost
a horse within the past few days.
Dr. Butler gave instructions for disin-
fecting the stables in which some of the
sick horses have been kept, and it is
thought that the trouble can be arrested
and that the disease will probably not
spread any further.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
GERMAN SOCIETIES MARCH.
The Prince Reviews the Parade From the arion
Societies Hall
inv the Associated Press. !


New York Feb 26.-The Prince entered
the main entrance of the Arion Societies
Hall on Park Avenue. There he was met
by a committee of the club, headed by
President Frank Won Briessen, who ex-
tended cordial welcome. Prince Henry
replied briefly in German that it gave
him great pleasure to find himself in the
house of a German society and to be
afforded the opportunity of witnessing the
parade of the German societies from its
balcony.
The Prince was then escorted to the
large hall up stairs, where he was
greeted by DR.. Louis Weyland and the
committee of the German American So
cieties, who presented to him handsome
album. In returning thanks the Prince
said:
"Mr President allow me to express
my sincere thanks for this hearty re-
ception. 1t fills me with joy to see that
Tall German societies of New York city
have participated in this ovation, which
do not take as rendered to me. but to
my brother. His Majesty, the German
Emperor my high sovereign.
Gentlemen, most of you are citizens
Of this splendid country, the United
States. From your old fatherland you
have brought over here certain sense
of duty which has, undoubtedly, to a
large extent helped you to the success
you have attained as citizens of this
country 1t Is my wish that you maintain
a sense of duty to this splendid country,
adhere to the. same sense of duty which
actuates your brethren in the old coun-
try
The imperial party was then escorted
to the beautifully decorated balcony of
the club. The procession, which had
started Immediately, commanded the at
tention of the Prince, who seemed i'm
mensely pleased and impressed with the
spectacle. Towards the close of the pro-
cession the Prince was greeted by dele
CATION of Columbia College students on
the street, who gave their college yell
several times.
The parade started at $3.50 o'clock p. M.
from Seventy second Street, where were
assembled the veterans of the Franco
Prussian War of 1871. There were about
5000 men in line. Throughout the line
of march the sidewalks were thronged
with cheering spectators, the greatest
crowd being in the vicinity of the club.
After the passage of the procession the
Prince re-entered the big hail. where he
faced the singing chorus of the society,
about 100 in number. all in evening dress,
under the leadership of their director,
Julius Lorens. The chorus promptly
broke forth into an inspiring song called
Der Toldlten Des Iltes," written in
commemoration of the brave crew of His
MajeSty's ship the Iltes, sunk some years
ago, in which a score of German sailors
lost their lives.
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock Prince Henry
and his party left the Arion Club and
proceeded to the Waldorf Astoria, accom-
panied by the same escort, to attend the
dinner of the Stats Zeitung.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
.HOBSON AND ScHLtY|
The Two Speak at the txposi-
ton and Are AppIauded
to the Echo.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charleston, Feb. 27.-This was great
day for the Daughters of the American
Revolution at the exposition. Over
whelming plaudits greeted Admiral Schley
and Captain Hobson, the chief speakers
at the auditorium. Both naval heroes
are the special guests of the ID. A. r.
The services at the auditorium were
long but inspiring, the main features De-
ing the address of Mrs. Charles w. FAIR
banks, president general of the National
organization on 1.-The inspiration of revo-
lutionary memories" and the addresses
of Admiral Schley and Captain Hobson.
The enthusiasm knew no bounds when
the hero of Santiago rose to speak His
address was a brief but graceful tribute
to the d. A. r., and chose sweet grand
mothers and great grandmothers who
lived in the times of palmer living and
higher thinking
Historic Charleston and it's exposition
were warmly praised.
Captain Hobson's theme was "the ever
victorious navy and the applause of the
listening thousands was as prolonged as
that which greeted Admiral Schley. Es-
pecially when he referred to the Admi-
browning incident in his splendid career
in the American navy" He said the
character of the navy was typihed by
Dewey in the East and Sampson and
Schley in the West when they set new
standard for naval warfare in effecting
the total destruction of the enemy's fleets
without any loss to their own. THE War
Between the States he characterized as
simple sociological necessity He paid
warm tributes to the Confederate Admi-
rails Buchanan and Semmes and said that
the attack of Dixon and the torpedo boat
men in Charleston Harbor was the most
gallant feat in the history of naval war
fare"
Tomorrow Admiral Schley and Captain
Hobson will visit the tea gardens at
Summerville and on Saturday they will
make an excursion to Fort Sumter and
t othe site of the naval station.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
DIR. BORROUGHs PRESIDENT.
Elected by tho Tri-state Medical Association
Bingham School Reopens.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., Feb. 27.-The annual
meeting of the Tri-State Medical Associa-
tion closed last night after a two days
session. DR.. J. A. Burroughs, of Ashe-
Vile, was elected president for the en-
suing year. Columbia, S. c., was chosen
as the meeting place for next year.
Bingham School re-opened today after
having been closed several weeks on &C
count of scarlet fever. About eighty per
cent of the students have returned to
the school.
Hon. Kope Elias was here today return
ing from Washington.
Governor Durbin and staff, of Indiana,
arrived this afternoon to spend one day
in the city.
A movement has been started here for
the State registration of professional
trained nurses. The promoters wish the
law to provide that no nurse can prac-
tice without examination by board of
examiners unless she has a diploma from
chartered hospital training school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
The Ice Gorge Breaking.

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 6.-Indications at
midnight are that the big ice gorge in
the Allegheny River may let 60 early
tomorrow morning or during the day
some time. The first sign of a general
break up in the gorge occurred about
noon today. just below Kittanning. The
ice cracked in a number of places at this
point, making cracks that extended from
bank TO bank. The breaking of the ice
made noise that could be heard for
miles and resemble .thalftier. The water
rese about thgSe feet caused by tae
melting ofakhe and snow on the hillside.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
A RECEIVER Is ASKED.
For the Columbia Building and Loan Associa
ton of Richmond.
(By tho Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 27.-An ancilliary
bill was filed in the United States Cir
cult Court here today, praying for re-
ceiver for tho Columbia Building and
Loan Association of Richmond, Va. The
bill was filed by Stephen Terry, ct al,
representing minority stockholders in
the concern. Similar bills We're filed
yesterday, it is understood in Alabama,
Missouri, South Carolina. North Caro-
lima, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,
Louisiana and Florida. The receiver is
asked for on the ground of general in
solvency.
The order for a receiver was taken
at Charleston, S. c., last Monday be-
fore Circuit Judge Simonton
The assets of the association are stated
TO be 100000 with liabilities at the
same figure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Borden Raises Wages 10 Per Cent,
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
Fall River, Mass, Feb. 27,-Notices
were posted in the four cotton mills of
the Fall River Iron Works today an
nouncing that on and after March 18th.
wages would be advanced ten per cent.
The iron works, which employ upwards
of 5000 hands, are owned by NJ. G. D.
Borden, of New York, and are indepen-
dent of the other mills, which have just
decided to grant an increase of slightly
over six per cent
Mr.. Bordens increase meets the SEIZED
ule demanded of the other manufactur-
ers by the labor unions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
BY the ssociated Press. f.

Denison, Tex, Feb. 26.-The Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers is in sea-
sion here with large number of dele
gates from all over the United States.
Governor Savers and Chief Arthur
made addresses.
Tonight a grand banquet is in prog
ress, the guests of honor being Governor
Savers and Chief Arthur. The session
is state conference, being called by
Texas leaders to review the work of the
order in the Southwest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Miss Roosevelt to Wilhelm

Washington, Feb. 26.-Following is the
copy of cablegram sent to the German
Emperor yesterday from New York by
Miss Roosevelt:
His Majesty, the Emperor,
Berlin, Germany.
1.-THE Meteorl has been successfully
launched. / congratulate you, and
thank you for your courtesy to me and
send you my best wishes.
ALICE LEE ROOSEVELT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
More Gold Engagements.
CIV the Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 27.-Additional en-
gagements of gold were made today,
making the total amount to be shipped
Sc. 100000 The National City Bank in
creased it's export from $1,000,000 to 81
500, 900, and Heidelbach, Ickelheimer ~
Company from $75O,OOO to $1,OOOOOO.
Lazard Freres will snip 81. 100000,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Two Poer Successes Reported.
INV the Associated Press

London Feb 26.-Lord Kitchener re-
ports that six hundred Beers, driving
cattle, rushed the outpost line near
Bothasberg, Transvaal Colony during
the night Of February 49, and that some
of them got through. The Beers left
fifteen dead and six wounded on the field.
dispatch from Lord Kitchener made
Alublic today, says:
IA convoy of empty wagons was attack
and captured by the Beers. southwest
<lerksdorp Transvaal colony, Feb
"a. The escort consisted OF a
of the Imperial Yeomanry, three
pies of the Northumberland Fusll-
Rand two guns. The fighting was
he, but have no further details.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
THE LAST HEARD OF TT

"My boy took the Group one night"
says F. D. Reynolds, Mansfield, o. 1--WE
feared he would die, but One Minute
Cough Cure quickly relieved him and he
went to sleep" Absolutely safe Acts
Immediately. Cures colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis throat and lung troubles of all
kinds.
w. H. King Drug, Co.. Bobbitt and
Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

Mill Operatives 70 Get a Raise
(By the Associated Press.)

Fall River, Feb. 26.-The agreement
to voluntarily advance the wages of
mill operatives here received it's full
quota of signers today and the Increase
will go into effect as planned, fon Mon
day, April T.
The Weavers Progressive Association
tonight voted unanimouly ITO ask the
manufacturers for an a1~Ghce in wages
o'clock between CoIHnfbia and Marietta
March II This aseion amounts practi-
cally to rcfusarof per cent advance
offered this nsfning by the manufac-
turers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Carnegie Offers a Gold Medal.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26.-Andrew Car
negie today wired the Secretary of the
American Telegraphers Tournament t.
offer a gold medal IN his name for the
speediest work at the coming contest in
Atlanta Mr.. Carnegie's telegram came
from Fernandiua, Fla, and says:
MAY the records be broken; 73 to all. >
The convention will be held Saturday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
The Prince Leaves For Washington
(Ry the Associated Press

New York, Feb. 27.-Prince Henry and
his suite left Jersey City for Washington
over the Pennsylvania Railroad at 1870
O'Clock this morning. The special train
of eight cars, the same which conveyed
him to and from Washington, was await
ing him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Lee Will Meet the Prince.
(By the Associated Press.)

Boston, Feb. 27.-In connection with
the preparations for the reception of
Prince Henry in this city, announcement
is made that General FitZhugh Lee will
be among those present at the dinner to
be given the Prince March 9Th. General
Lee will come here as the guest of Gen
eral Curtis Guild, Jr., and the next day
he will be the guest of the City of Bos-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Leazar Oratorical Contest.

The oratorical contest of the Leazer
Society of the A. & M. College will take
place tonight at the olivia Raney Lib
rary Hall. The prize is to be a medal
given by the Leazer Charter Glass Nc
mortal Association.
The public is invited to attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Schooner Wrecked on Gulf Coast,
(By the Associated Press.)

Mobile, Ala, Feb 27.-During the
storm last night the schooner Alexander
L. Lawrence was totally wrecked off
Sand Island Light. The papers of the
vessel were saved but the cargo Of
cocoanuts was lost.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

Booker Washington was at the White
House yesterday and had conference
with President Roosevelt. 1t is stated
that political matters were not touched
upon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Judge Noyes Dismissed.
(Bv the Associated Press,)

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 26.-President Roose-
welt, acting upon the recommendation g.:
Attorney General Knox, has dismissed
Arthur B. Moves. Judge for the Second
district of Alaska.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

]. G. Walser, brother of the ex-At-
torney General. and now reporter for tbs
State Supreme Court, is said to be Stat
ed for the postoftice at Lexington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

sDaiIy. iDaily except Sunday.
Trains No. 40 and 4S solid trains be-
tween Primers Point and Wilmington
Train No. 40 connects at Rocky MouDs
with train % for all points South AZ
Nc. 70 train tor all points North.
J. r. KENLY, General Manager.
T.. M. EMERSON. Traffic ManaSS
n. H. RMRRaC7S
Gsneral Passenger A~sTs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Separate Cars Voted Down,
lBy the Associated Press.l

Thy the Associated Press)
Annapolis, Md. Feb. 26.-The House of
delegates today voted down the bill re-
quiring railroad companies in this State
10 provide separate cars or compart-
ments for colored people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

The seven teams who are riding at At
lanta for the twelve hour championship
of America added forty-four miles and
one lap to their credit last night IN vain
struggle to break the tie of the fast
paced race which was held by each team
since the opening night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

GRIPPE KNOCKERS CURE ANY COLD
OR ANY CASE OF LA GRIPPE IN 10
HOURS. Is CTS, AT YOUR DRUGGIST.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

have been graciously pleased to extend
"MELVILLE E. STONE, Secretary"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

The German steamship Drachfelz
Captain Lenitz sailed from Savannah for
Bremen and Hamburg yesterday with
the largest cargo of cotton ever cleared
from South Atlantic port. She carried
10, 800 bales, valued at $S04,397.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Telegraphic Briefs.

The House Military Committee gave a
hearing to Virginia delegation inter
ested in having the historic site at York
town, Va, where Lord CORVALLIS sur
rendered to Washington, set aside as a
national park.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Arrive Tarboro ...... ..... . "a .... .."' '....
Leave Tarboro ...... 81 ...., $3.50, .....l'...'