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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
STORMS IN DIXIE
F Furious Floods Cause Wash
outs and Stop Traffic
on the Roads.
By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans, March 27.-One of the
heaviest rains ever known in this section
fell last night at Port Gibson and viein-
ity and the storm continued today. a.
train on the Yazoo and Mississippi Val
lev which left this city last night is
ditchcd near Lorman. Miss. The engine
and mail coach were overturned. but the
passenger coaches remained on the track
About six miles of track on this road
is washed away in front of the station
of Russcm, Miss, seven miles south of
Port Gibson
A train over this line from Vicksburg,
due here this evening. is tied up at Port
Gibson. South of that town the tele-
graph wires and poles are washed COM
pIetely away The Queen and Crescent
road in that locality is blockaded. No
loss of life has been reported. Bayou
Pierre is out of it's banks and the water
is up to the edge of the main street of
Port Gibson Mere than six inches of
rain has fallen since the storm set in.
icksburg, Miss, March 27.-All trains
on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Road south of here and all of those east
on the Queen and Crescent were stopped
today on account Of the furious floods
from heavy rainstorm which began last
night. The Weather Bureau announced
a fall of 21a inches for twelve hours.
Washouts are reported all along the
valley railroad south, but the north end
is open.
Bakers creek is the cause of the trouble
on the Queen and Crescent route ana it
1 = L,
no train either way.
The Yazoo and Mississippi alley shops
were flooded with two feet of water and
have been shut down. O'Niell Bottom,
2 low district cf the city. was flooded
and people had to be carrid out Of their
houses to higher grounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
The Senate Proceedings.

Washington, March 27.--In the Senate
today Mr. Harris, of Kansas, ana Mr.,
Quarles, of Wisconsin. spoke at length on
the Oloomargarine Bill. Mr.. Harris sup
ported the measure. but urged that an
amendment which he proposed placing &
tax of ten cents a pound on adulterated
butter and regulating the manufacture
and sale of renovated butter ought to be
adopted
Mr. Quarles vigorously denounced the
olcomargarine industry, as at present
conducted. as a fraud and insisted that
in the interest not only of the five mil
lion of dairymen, but also in the inter-
est of the whole American people, the
pending bill ought to be enacted into
law.
Mr.. Patterson, of Colorado, sharply crit
icised the methods by which General Fun
ston captured AguinaldO and sought to
show that General Funston's statement
published today that he had not violated
the articles of civilized warfare was not
accurate.
Mr.. Patterson said that all authorities
uron international law and the articles
of civiiis sed warfare declared that the use
Of the cnemys uniform was not warrant
ed and that man in an enemy's uniform
who killed another man was guilty OF as
sassination. and outside the pale of pro-
lection.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
ELKs' BUaLEsoUE CIRCUS.
Active Work Has Commenced Big Production
VIII be April 3rd

w. l.. Haskell, w. B. Day, and Rube
Davis of the buffalo Bill show. who
have been engaged by the Flks. to assist
them in the presentation of their big
production, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon.
A business meeting was held last
night, which was attended by nearly
every Elk in the city.
The following committees We're ap-
pointed 10 handle the various depart
ments of this big show:
Executive Chairman: L. A. Mailer.
publicity Committee: r. Il. Gray, L.
c. Smith, e. II. Lee. 3. S. Jerman.
Parade Committee: J. b. Stronach, G.
NJ Harden. John Pugh.
Lithograph Committee: w Fl. King,
]. r. Jordan.
Ticket Committee: r. Galloway
Cast and Amusement Committee J.
W. Cross, w. B. Snow, l.. a. Mahler
Press Agent: ]. T. Ferrall.
The first rehearsal ~vas held last night
and active rehearsals will continue morn
ing, neon and night until the big produc-
tion is given the night of the 3rd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28

United States will take place on the 20t
of May next.
cit is necessary and appropriate that
the establishment of international rela
tions with the government of Cuba should
coincide with it's inauguration as well as
to provide a channel for the conduct OF
diplomatic relations with the new state
as to open the path for the immediate
negotiations of conventional agreements
to carry out the provisions of the act
above quoted. It is also advisable mat
consular representation be established
without delay at the principal CUBAN
ports in order that commerce with the
island may be conducted with due re-
gard to the formalities prescribed by the
revenue and navigation statutes Of the
United States and that American citizens
in Cuba may have the customary lociI
resorts open to them for their business
needs and the case arising, for the pro-
lection of their rights.
81 therefore recommend that provis-
Jon be forthwith made and the salaries
appropriated, to be Immediately av&il-
able for
"A Envoy extraordinary and minis
ter plcnipotcntiary to the republic of
Cuba $4,000.
'B. Secretary of the legation $4,000.
sc. Second secretary of the legation
500.
n Consul General at Havana $4,000.
"E. Consul at Cienfugos, $4,000; Con-
sui at Santiago de Cuba. $4,000.
II do not recommend the present res
toration of the consulates formerly main
tanned at Saracoa Cardenas, Matanzas,
Nuevitas. Saguala, Crane and San Juan
de Los Remedies. The commercial in
terests at those ports heretofore have not
been large The consular fees collected
there during the fiscal year 1867 aggre-
gated $752.10 1t is believed that the ac-
tual needs of the six Offices named can
be efficiently subserved by agents under
the three principal consular offices until
events may show the necessity of erect
ing a full consulate at any point. The
commercial and political conditions in
the island of Cuba while under the Span
ish crown affords little basis fer estimat-
ing the local development of intercourse
with this country under the influence of
the new relations which have been Great
ed by tine achievement of Cuban inde-
pendence and which are to be broaden
ed and strengthened in every proper way
by conventional pacts with the Cubans
and by wise and beneficent legislation.
aiming to stimulate the commerce be-
tween the two countries, if the great
task we accomplished in 1898 is TO be
ffttingly accomplished.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
'"White House, Washington, -. G., March
q, 1902"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
POy AROUSES THEM
Great Papers Favor ResoIu-
ton to Investigate Cor
rUption in Elections.
Especial to News and observer.)

Washington, d. c., March 27.-The big
papers of the country are giving great
prominence to the resolutions to investi-
duced yesterday by Representative Pou,
of North Carolina. The Washington pa
pers write in high terms of Mr.. Pou, and
the resolutions have caused much fa-
yorable comment among Democratic
Congressman. 1t was a brilliant stroke
for the party
Senator Simmons today introduced sew
eral amendments to the House River and
Harbor Bill. They will be considered by
the Senate Commerce Committee tomor-
row.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
oUAKERs DEFEAT YANIGANs.
Sixteen to Four in a snappy Game Played
Yesterday
Especial to News and Observer

Washington, n c., March 27.-Shetts-
line had the Philadelphia regulars out
in a lively game this evening against
the scrub team, the Yanigans The
Leaguers are developing their new ma
terial into a set of brilliant players.
"Shetts" says he is going to surprise the
Quakers by making his new baseball
material into set of snappy players.
Short, Whitney and Bragaw, local play
ers played with the Yanigans. The
score was as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
To Establish Naval Hospital.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, March '27.-swgeon Gener
al of the Navy Rixey has gone to Char
lesion, s. G.. to look over the grounds
for the naval station at that city, with
view to the establishment of a naval
hospital. He will also visit Port. Royal
to inspect the naval hospital there and
see what can be done in the way of in
creased accommodations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
(By the Associated Press.l }

Richmond, Va, March 27.-The confer
epce Of Democratic members of the Con-
stitutional Conventions today agreed to
the proposition that women be made
notaries public.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
Mullen Appointed Postmaster,
(By the Associated Press.l }

Washington, March 27.-The President
today sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
Postmasters-North Carolina, Jonas w.
Mullen, Charlotte.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-28
Women May be Notories Public.

Time 1:5O. Umpire. W. J. Shettsline.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02

tempted to land it she was unable to do so.
 When the monster found that he was caught he began to lunge, and the line sWished back and forth through the water and Mrs. Foley's fingers were burned in deep ridges.
 There were but a few more yards of the line left on the reel, and Mrs. Foley, realizing that she would lose line, fish and all if she did not do some thing, jumped overboard. She is an expert swimm CT, and knowing that her friends in the boat would keep close to her, she felt no fear.
 The fish continued to lunge through the water, but was slowly tiring, and Mrs. Foley was gradually working him to the shallow water off Charles is land. Finally she was able to reach the bottom with her feet, and then the fact that the fish was a shark be- came apparent.
 The occupants of the boat rowed up close, and after considera ble punching and beating with the oars managed to kill the shark. The catch was taken aboard the boat and the women tri- umphantly rowed back to Walnut Beach, three miles away. Mrs. Foley says she enjoyed the ex- citing experience greatly, but she would not care to tackle much larger shark for fear of being pulled out to san
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
NOTICE.

The bureau of assessment of the City of Waterbury in the matter of assessment and determination of bene- flts and damages accruing to all par ties interested by the establishment of building lines on Rose street, both sides, between Walnut street and Oak street, at ten feet back from and paraI- Tel to the street lines of said street. as the same was accepted by said board Puly z, 1902, approved July 8, 1902, made report to the board of aldermen of said city setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given tS all persons interested in the pro- posed public improvement in all re- spects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear be- fore them and be heard in reference thereto and they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them. Thereupon they do assess and deter mine that the damages and benefits arising from the establishment of such building lines are equal to all persons and corporations interested in the pro- posed public improvement.
 Report accepted, assessment of bene- fits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the board of aldermen Septe1n- Der 9, 1902.
 Approved September 9, 1902.
 Attest: M. J. RYAN, City Clerk. 1O-1-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
A TEACHERS HIGHEST REWARD

Only a small part of a true teacher s recompense goes to him in his check or monthly payment for services. There is an impalpabIe reward for a success ful instructor with which the coarse dollar cannot compare.
 The consciousness that he has giv en his pupil something that will make his home brighter, his ideals finer, his life happier, brings with it an uplift of heart which is of more value to him than many times the amount of his salary The realization that the pu- .pil feels that something of worth has touched him, that his ambition has been aroused, is payment indeed.
 What is money, compared with the consciousness that you have opened a little wider the door of some narrow life, that you have let in the light of opportunity. have shown the boy or girl that there is something in exist ence worth striving for? What is sal ary compared with the thought that you have made the dull boy feel, per haps for the first time, that there is possible success for him, that he is not quite the dunce he has been taught to believe himself? What is financial reward pitted against the glow of hope that has been kindled in the breast of the youth who never before was en- couraged to do his best? Is there anything more precious in this world than to gain the confidence, love and friendship of the boys and girls under your care, wlfo pour out their secrets to you, and tell you freely of their hopes and ambitions?
 AS rule, a teachers salary is pitt fully mean and small when compared with the magnitude of the task en- trusted to him-the shaping of the des- tinies of thousands of young lives and it is greatly to the honor of the teaching body that so many of it's members give of their very best to their pupils without any thought of the wholly inadequate pecuniary com pensation they receive.
 A conscientious, successful teacher performs for his pupils and his country a service whose value can never be measured by dollars and cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
AN INoPPoRTUNE SERPENT.

Frank Saunders, a Whittier man, stood still in the face of impending death from the caving in of a bank, unable to move on account of the spell which huge rattlesnake had thrown around him. and he is now under the care of a physician at Anahefm, having been perhaps fatally injured by fall ing earth.
 The accident happened in Santiago canon, where Saunders and S. J. Ad- ans, also of Whittier, had gone to in- spect an outcropping of coal. As they were uncovering a ledge the earth above them began to split and an im- mense cave-in was impending. Ad ans called to Saunders to leap. an.l himself quickly scrambled down the mountain. He supposed Saunders was following, but on looking back saw him gazing intently at the ever widening crevice above
 Adams was quick to detect the ob- ject of his companions gaze-a big rat tler-which held its head steadily di- rected toward Saunders. The next moment several tons of earth fell burying the hypnotized man from sight When Saunders was exhumed A& was found to be badly injured. He stated that he was all the time aware of his danger, but could not free his gaze from that of the snake and was DOW erless to move while the spell lasted. Adams killed the reptile after he had dug Saunders from under the fallen earth.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS
Republicans to Hold Convention Next
 Monday Evening.

Charles Haupt has been elected manager and Edward Sanger captain of. the High School football eleven.
 The illustrated lecture delivered by the Rev w. D. Tuckey at the Metho- dist church last evening on his recent visit to the Holy Land was interesting and well attended. The lecture was greatly enjoyed by the large number of people present.
 Sven lodge, ". o. will hold concert at Pythian hall this evening.
 Tomorrow being the first Friday in the month masses will be celebrated at St Francis's church at 5:3O a. m., 700 and 500 a. m.
 The wet weather yesterday made the opening of the hunting season very disagreeable and none of the hunters caring to venture through wet weeds and brush ventured forth yesterday. But in the fine days to come much costly powder will be thrown away for nothing save to mark the erring aim of some poor un- fortunate. Game is plentiful here abouts and much good sport is antici- pated.
 A short parade will be held to-mor- row evening to advertise the second annual concert and dance of the St Francis T. A. B society.
 The republican electors of this town will meet in caucus in the court room Monday evening. The caucus is held for the purpose of nominating dele gates to the Fifth senatorial ana Naugatuck probate conventions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
M'ALLIsTER AND LEHR.

The legitimate successor of the late director of society, Ward McAllister, is Harry Lehr Mrs Astor made McAllis- ter, Mrs Astor made Lehr, and is de, termined to enthrone him. He is by long odds the cleverest man in the Newport set that Waterson froWIks upon with acrimonious inyective. It was no accident when Mrs Astor took up Ward McAllister. The directors s mother was sister of Sam Wards mother, and Sam Ward, an intimate personal friend of William Astor. mar ried the latter's eldest sister, Emily Astor. Ward McAllister, therefore, was nearly in the Astor family, and was named for Sam Ward. Naturally. Mrs Astor, owing to these circum- stances, was kindly disposed toward the descendant of Robert the Bruce. do not know why he should be so fond of Harry Lehr, who is not in the family and has no pedigree. The young wine pusher had three powerful influences to start With-a clever wit, a huge audacity and Mrs Astor.
 There has been some thought, which found very quiet expression in influen- tial quarters of revising the McAllister list of the smart set'' vaguely de- scribed as the Four Hundred. but whether to enlarge or decrease the number of the elect in our aristocracy of wealth is a troublesome question. from which the bravest shrink. Possi- ply this revision may come sooner than some of those who stand knock ing at the holy gate expect. New York Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand ats.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P).
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7--Exchange Place.
 12-RogerS x Bro. (P).
 l3-Cor East Main and Niagara sts.
 L4-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts.
 15--Cor High and Walnut sts.
 I6-Cor East Main and Cherry sts.
 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts.
 2l-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts. 2S-Burton street engine house.
 Waterbury Manufacturing Go. CD. 25-Cor North Main and North sts.
 E6-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts.
 2l-Cor Grove and Prospect sts.
 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. Sl-Cor Bank an1 Grand sts.
 o2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts.
 3l-COr West Main and Watertown I'd 35-Conn k. & L. Co car house. P). Waterbury Brass Co P).
 37--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay s.s. 43-New England Watch Co. (P). 45sBenedict x Burnham Mfg Go. (P,. Waterbury Buckle Go. P}.
 47-Cor s. Main and Washingtnn sts 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 52-Cor Franklin and Union sta. 53-Watb'y Clock Go case fact'y. fP, 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No 5 hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sis. 62-Cor Doolttle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow str. 73-North Willowst.
 74-,Cor Johnson and Wateryille sts. 14l-Wol olcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and WeltoH s.g. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P), 213-Shoe Hardware Go. (P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go inv't fact'y. (P,. 216-Cor North Main ana Grove sis. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts 261. Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grove. bet. Central & Holmes avs. 311-S. N. E. Teephone Co bd'g. (P. 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. x Gloves CPD. 314-Plhme x Atwood. (Pl. S15-American Ring Co. (P). 316--Conn R. & l.. power house. (P1. Booth & Haydens. ,(P). 32l-No hose house Wash'g'n ave and Porter sit Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 371-City Lumber and Coal Go. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. (Pl. a32-Cor Liberty and South Main sts. i51--Steele x Johnson Mfg Co. (P). 5S2--Cor Baldwin and Rye ats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
Mitchell Seemed Pleased.

i lWILKESBARRE, Pa, Oct. Elf the broad smile which President Mitchell wore when he opened Presi- dent RooscYelt's telegram inviting him to the White House conference at Washington Friday was any indica- tion, he was highly delighted with the presidents message. "Of course shall accept President Roosevelt's invita- tion," he said. T have just sent a re- ply to the presidents telegram. I shall leave here this afternoon and be in Washington early tomorrow morning. Of course have no means of knowing just what matter will be brought up at the conference and would not discuss them now even if had" The general impression is that the conference will agree upon a plan to settle the strike satisfactory to both sides.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
SlMONSYILLE NOTES.

IT. H. Hauock, who has been cone f,,od +o the house with dislocaton or tha shoulder. is able to ride out.
 Miss Bernice Chamberlain of MIG dle street has entered the Waterpury Rusiness college to take the course oI bookkeeping and will take up stenog- raphy.
 Irving George Daniels and wife of New York city are the guests of MT and Mrs c. H. Hallock, Glenn street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
washerv ComneIIed to CIba,..

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Oct. 2.-The Sterling washery at Plymouth, which has been in operation for some months past, has been compelled to suspend operations, crowd of men and boys having cut the belting and plugged the machinery. When the employees of the washery came down from Scran- ton, they were driven away by mob and forced to return home. Sheriff Jacobs was notified, and he requested Colonel Dougherty of the Ninth regi- ment to send troops to the scene, Two battalions were sent to Plymouth, but when they arrived they found every thing quiet and the crowd gone. The owners of the washery say considera- ble damage was done to the machinery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
WOMAN BEATS SHARK.
'umped Overheard to Save Her Line
 and Tovved the Monster to
 r Shallow Water

Mrs. Mary Foley, at Walnut Beach, Conn, is the champion, fisherw oman of the colony of summer residents. She captured a fve-foot shark, but it took her an hour to accomplish the task, and she was obliged to jump out of her boat to save her tackle. ~
 Mrs. Foley and a party of women friends went out to catch bluefish off Charles island. Soon after dropping their Hines overheard Mrs. Foley felt a tug. She thought she had hooked { large bluefsh, but when she at
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

It is reported that William Russell has sold out his business to Russell Hard of Watertown.
 Mrs Ellen Brophil who has been i'll for some time past has recovered her usual health.
 Charles Warner is rapidly recover ing.
 The sale on Oakville heights was postponed yesterday owing to the stormy weather. The sale will con tinue for, the remainder of the week
 Frank Dews has returned from his western trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-02
NOTICE.

The bureau of assessment of the city Of Waterbury in the matter of the assessment of benefits and dam ages accruing to all parties interested Dy the layout of Rose street. from walnut street to Oak street and the establishing of grade on said street. between the aforesaid points, as the same was accepted by the board of aldermen July z, 1902, approved July E, 1902, made report to the board of aldermen that they caused reasonable notlce to be given to all persons in- terested in the proposed public im- provement in all respects pursuant to the provision of the charter of said city, to appear before them and be heard i'll reference thereto. and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons Who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the city of Wa terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub lie improvement over and above all damages, the sums written opposite their names, respectively, to wit:
 NORTH STnn