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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
Oak Ridge News Notes

Especial to News and Observer
Oak Ridge, March 25.-As a result of
the society elections, ]. Kemp DQughton,
of Sparta, is chief manager for COM
mencement, and Jno. L. Rogcrson, Of
Williamson, chief marchal. Phi Society
representatives are Milton Cone, Spring
hope; Frank Ogburn, Monroe; Jas. Her
ring. Snow Hill; ard J. NJ. Renfrow,
Mecklenburg county. Ath Society: a.
B. Dixon, Reidsville. ]. G. Carter, For
syth; L. c. Cox, Sparta; r. L. Bla-
lock, Guilford. Addre sses of welcome to
the alumni: II. p. Lane, LeaksVille. Con
tribution of Oak Ridge Institute to the
educational development. of the State, j.
K. Doughton, Sparta. The invitations to
the Jubilee, 21st., 22nd of May have been
selected and will he made by j.. A,
Wright, of Philadelphia, They Will be
by far the handsomest ever sent out by
a North Carolina institution of learning.
The graduating classes in the different
departments number about fifty. The
enrolment for the year will be about
two hundred and seventy-five boarding
students.
In athletics the high water mark has
been reached. In football the school won
State championship of secondary
schools. She already claims it among
secondary schools in the North Carolina
association of schools and colleges. for
they all refuse to play Oak Ridge Ipsti-
tute, saying our boys are too heavy for
them. We Rave good schedules with the
colleges and although they are "too
heavy for us, the athletic spirit here is
to tackle anything from National League
teams down.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
CITY HALL AND MARKET HOUSE.
Plans Submitted and Approved. Bids to be
Asked For

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., March 26.-Plans and
designs were submitted today for the pro-
posed city hall and market house. The
plans presented by Mr.. w. p Rose, of the
firm of Rose & Eken, were unanimously
accepted by the committee after careful
inspection and consideration on account
Of their being the best plans submitted
for the purpose to come within the
amount to be expended in the two build
ings, but it is proposed to spend a sufii-
cient amount to erect the buildings to
meet the future demands of the city for
some time 20 come as well as the present
needs. The plans and specifications will
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
A BLOW TO DELAREY
Kitchener Captures 1876 Men,
Several Guns and Much
Stock.
(By the Associated Press.)

LONDON, March 26.-The results Cf a
combined movement of British columns
against General Delarey have enabled
Lord Kitchener to announce the capture
of about a hundred prisoners, three 15-
pounders two pompoms and quantities
of stock wagons, etc. General Delarey
appears to have successfully eVaded
Lord Kitchener's Gordon at the offset
In a dispatch dated from Pretoria at
noon yesterday, Lord Kitchener says:
''At Durk on the evening or March
23rd, the combined movement against
Delarey was undertaken by columns of
mounted men, without guns or impedi
ments of any sort. The columns started
from Commondo Drift, on the Vaal river
and travelled rapidly all night and at
dawn, March oath, occupied positions
along the line from Commando Drift t.
the Litchenburg block house line. The
troops moved rapidly eastward, keeping
a continuous line, with the object of
driving the enemy against the block
house or forcing an action. The result
has not yet been fully reported keke-
wich's column, after the commencement
of the action, captured three fifteen
Founders, two pompoms, nine prisoners
and a hundred mules, carts and wagons.
General w. Kitchener's column captured
SO prisoners. As carts and WAGONS and
thousand cattle. There are a few more
prisoners on the blockhouse lire. The
troops covered eighty miles in twenty
four hours Rochfort's and Rawlinsons S
columns have not yet reported their re-
suits"
LORD Kitchener, in a later message
says:
IAN the reports are now in. The total
number of prisoners is 1856
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
NEGRO NURSE FORCED TO LEAVE.
Colored People Bitter Against Her Since the
LYnching Of Walker.
Especial to News and Observer.)

(Speclal 10 news ana ODSerVer.)
Washington, n c., March 26.-Growing
out of developments and sentiment from
the lynching, the colored nurse, Kitty
Perkins, whom Walker attempted to
poison. had to be sent out of town yes
terday. The feeling was such among
the colored people that she had to leave
as the poisoner's death was partly at
tributed to her leading him on.
Mr.. f. Louis Mailer, of Mailer Bris.,
is in the city. has done a large busi-
ness on account of several after Easter
weddings
The United States buoy tender and light
house inspector Violet" is in port to
coal up before going out on the next in
spection trip.
The Philadelphia ball team showed up
well in practice today. They will play
a match game tomorrow evening. Short
and Kugler, local fans, will play with
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
THE TOBACCO WAR.
English Wholesalers Promised Five Per Cent
Profit on Deals With the american.
(By the Associated Press)

London, March 26.-The local repre-
sentatives of the American Tobacco
Company took an important step THIS
morning towards gaining the support OF
the wholesale dealers, practically prom
isng the latter five per cent profit on all
deals with them The chairman of the
Wholesale Tobacco Dealers Association
says that unless the Imperial Iooocco
Company meets them in similar spirit
there will be a bad outlook for the Bllt-
ish tobacco trust.
A rumor is again in circulation here
to the effect that J. r. Duke. president
of the American Tobacco Company, .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
Flower Gets Five Years.
(By the Associated Press. }

New Orleans, March 26.--Samuel Flow
er, paying teller of the Hibernia Ma
tional Bank, who was found guilty of
stealing $36, 000 from the institution, was
sentenced to five years in the peLiten
tiary today. Flower is a member of dis
tinguished Louisiana family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27

regotiatiDg with the French Government
with the view of taking it's tobacco mo-
nopcly.
The American. it is said. offers to de-
posit sum guaranteeing for five years
a profit considerably in excess of the
present returns.
1t is pointed out that il such propO
sition was ever advanced it was quite
impossible Of realization. Tobacco is one
of the chief sources of French revenue
and shows an enormous annual increase.
Apart from this the monopoly furnishes
those in power with an endless means
of repaying political debts and any trans
fer of the monopoly would Immediately
convert thousand of employees into Op-
ponents of the Government
A rumor to the same effect was in
circulation early in january Of the pres
ent year.
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The BAGLEY 4 FLYER
The Torpedo Boat in Her Of
fiCiaI Trial Exceeds Her
Contract Spe ed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 26.-The Navy De-
official trial of the torpedo boat Bagley,
named in honor of Ensign Worth Bagley.
off Port Royal, S. c. 1t is stated that the
little boat made a most excellent show
ing, exceeding at several stages of the
trial her contract speed of 26 knots per
hour.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
Ten Thousand Dollars
Donated For a Hospital
Especial to News and observer.)

the cost of fixtures and building. DR.. P.
A. Nicholson and Joshua Tayloe were
appointed to ask further contributions
and look UP a location.
DR.. j. H. N. Summerel, of the Presby-
terian church here, has accepted the call
to the Presbyterian church in Ghent,
Norfolk, and will be installed there the
first Sunday in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27

Senator Tillman from the Committee
on Mines and Mining, reported favorably
the bill devoting a portion of the pro-
ceeds Of the sales of the public lands to
the maintenance of State. and Territorial
mining schools.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
THE RECIPROCITY BILL.
Republicans Think it Can be Reported With.
out Democr tic VT
(Bv the Associated ?. css. J

CBy the Associated p. CSs.)
Washington March 26.-As a result of
numerous conferences today among Re-
publican leaders of the House, the ad-
voCates Of Cuban reciprocity became
confident that the measure could be re-
ported from the Ways and Means Com
.mittee by Republican votes without re-
liance on Democratic votes and without
amendment Chairman PAYNE has under
consideration the 5ility of calling
a special meeting of the Ways and Means
Committee the latter part of this week
to pass on the Cuban Bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27

Washington, N. c., March 26.-Mr.
James L. Fowle called a meeting of the
local physicians this evening and do
mated $4,000 for a hospital here. 1t is
to be known as the James L. Fowle
Memorial" Drs John g. Blount, J. C.
Rodman and David T. Tayloe were ap-
pointed on a committee to inquire as to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
Magnetic and Eloquent.
(Washington Messenger.l

washington Messenger)
Those who attended services at the
Christian church yesterday morning and
evening pronounce the sermons of Rev.
Dr.. Coggins, president of the Atlantic
Christian College, Wilson, N. c.. the very
best they ever heard. He is not only
speaker of eloquence, but his mode of
presentation is magnetic.
Some pretty women are unconscious of
their beauty, but the majority are not
even momcnterily forgetful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27
Leads Carolina Dailies News and Circulation

soon be complete and bids will be asked
for Immediately on completion of the
plans so that the construction of the
building may begin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27

President ]. NJ. Mcbride, OF the Vir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute, with 800 of
the students will leave Blacksburg next
Sunday night for the Charleston exposi-
tion, and will remain in camp there until
Virginia Day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-27

The Southern Pacific steamer FL Cid
from New York and the United Fruit
Companys steamer Alabama which
grounded near the mouth of the NIississ-
ippi, have been pulled off by tugs.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28

II. II. Moore seconded the nomination, as did
Adam Carpenter, w. W. Atterbury Henry L.
Smith, J. Cleveland Cady and Morris X. Jesup
all of whom spoke in the highest terms OF Dr.
Richards.
DIR. Dyke said that DR.. Richards had been
invited by the late DR. Babcock 10 take the pull
pit the latter vacated in Baltimore when he
came to the Brick church. DIR. Richards decided
finally not to leave Plainfeld. DR.. van Dyke
said Dr. Richards possessed a strong personality
was attractive to the young. a favorite preacher
in theological seminaries. a courteous gentleman
and a splendid preacher.
John T.. Parsons, J. Cleveland Cady, Morris
x. Jesup. DR. Duncan Bulkley, Alexander Matt
land and William II. H. Moore were appointed
committee present the formal call to the new
prospective pastor and to prosecute Il before the
presbytery. 1t is understood that understand
ing has already been reached between DR.. Rich
ards and the trustees Of the church. He is a
graduate Of Yale, and it is said has declined
many calls to pulpits in larger cities and at
larger salaries. He mentioned at one time
for the presidency of Yale prior to the election
of DR.. Hadley. At the time of the famous Briggs
controversy il said that DIR. Richards was
among that Clergymans supporters, although he
took no active part in the affair. II he accepts
it is thought DR.. Richards will assume his new
duties about January 1, 1903,
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28

knew had gone to Martinique the day bsfsfs
had perished with that i'll fated vessel The|
deepest sorrow. not unmingIed with fear for'
their own safety. reigned among the passengers
of the Esk. And no one could look upon the
ming which played around its summit or the
flames which were vet devouring ST. Pierre with
out feeling that anything which had been caught
in that maelstrom of fire had been utterly COM
sumed.
The Captain of the Esk approached to Within
five miles of ST. Pierre under a shower of ashes
that covered everything on deck. and then dis
patched an officer on shore to see IL any one
could be rescued; but the officer returned afteI.
getting within a mile of the town. Of which he
stated that nothing was left standing. Many
of the escapes border on the miraculous. espe~
cially those of the chief officer and the second
purser of the Roraima- There were several
others equally wonderful
BY this time the whole world knows of this
grim tragedy which has engulfed so many and
has left so many sorrowful hearts behind It
But by and by the ash covered lands Of Martini
ique and ST. Vincent will be more fruitful thar
ever. The sun will shine as brightly evet
on homes and prosperous plantations. a
few years hence and hardly trace will be lef
of the scourge which has Just passed over them
A few old ruins may remain in memory. and
so will there he few broken hearts. People II
the tropics quick TO anger or TO tears. and
as quickly smile again So it is with Mature
in these beautiful islands. She smiles quickly
after the greatest calamity.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
THE DEUTSCHL4ND'S ACCIDENT.

The Hamburg American Line has issued the fol-
lowing statement regarding the recent accident to
the Deutschland:
The Deutschland sailed from New-York April IT,
and on April 10 encountered hurricane the
northwest, which lasted four days. On April %
when four hundred miles of Lands End
England she lost her rudder the wrench as later
investigation In the drydock revealed injuring her
stern post. Captain Albers successfully completed
the voyage to Plymouth. Cherbourg and Hamburg
without rudder steering by means of the twin
screws. On entering the port of Cherbourg, Cap
tain Albers had an attack of heart failure. but
quickly recovered, and. yielding his sense OF
run to Cuxhaven in good time and thence pro-
ceeded with his ship TO Bremerhayen, where the
Deutschland docked and the extent OF the
damage determined. The Deutschland then went
Ing that port again that Captain Albers suffered
True and brave the last. he died at his post II
is difficult to obtain for long a time one OF
modating ship of the size of the Deutschland
This explains why 1t Will be impossible to put this
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28

voluntary petition in bankruptcy filed yes
terday by Isabella Engelbart who, according to
the petition. is sometimes known as Irene'"
showing liabilities of s2.l6 3S, and assets of S3O9
Mrs. Engelbert gives No. 222 Fifth-ave her
present home. She has but one preferred creditor
Charles Stitch. of No lis Third-ave., who holds a
mortgage on her household furniture amounting
to $500.
Nine. Close one of the creditors, said Mrs. Engel-
bert was introduced to her wealthy widow
She lived. the woman declared, in the eighties in
a magnhcently furnished house, kept elegant
riages and wore number OF expensive Jewels.
AT the time L met her." she declared "she was
L was informed. about to be married TO a young
man. For some reason the wedding never took
Mace"
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
THE ALEXANDRA.
AN AMERICAN REVOLT AGAINST Off.
clAL oPPRESSION-GLIMPS OF THE
TINE GLORIFIED MOORISH PALACE
AND OF BEAUTIFUL GRANADA.

Granada, May II
one OF the signs of progress in reactionarv
spain is the ownership of the Alhambra II Is
the property of the nation, the Cortes voting
supplies every year for its maintenance and
restoration. Visitors are admitted without tick
cts OF fees, and at liberty to return as often
as they choose There is only one drawback
upon their pleasure. They cannot loiter but
must move on at a rapid pace. They are ac-
cCmpanied by attendants in making the rounds
or the Arab palace and remain under constant
observation. Many visitors find this restriction
hksome and are eager to go about by themselves
without being bored by the chatter of garrulous
guides. In the course of my second visit to
the Alhambra 1 witnessed a sullen revolt of
two Americans against official oppression. They
formed the rear guard of the procession of
tourists in the Court of Myrtlss struggled
further behind in the Court of Lions and stub
bornly resisted every effort of the attendants
TO hustle them through the remaining halls and
rooms.
NO. sir" said of them, with stern en-
phasis, you cannot railroad me through this
place twice in one day. I have been dreaming
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
CALLED TO BRICK CHURCH.
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
TRUSTEES.

By unanimous vote the congregation of the
Brick Presbyterian Church, Flfth-ave. and Thir-
ty-seventhst., last night decided to extend call
to the Rev. DIR. William R. Richards. pastor of
the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, of
Plainfield, N. J., to fill the pulpit of the church.
as successor of the late Rev. Maltbe D. Bah
cock. 1t was exclusively announced in The Trib-
une week ago Monday that his name was being
considered. Fifty per cent of the congregation
were present, and the Rev DR.. Henry Dyke
presided.
John e. Parsons made the formal motion that
a call be extended to DR.. Richards. William
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
MACK NAY BE FOR HERRICK.
HILL CROWDS CHOICE FOR GOV
ERNORsHIP NOMINATION.

Albany. May % (specaD.-Normam E. Mack, of
Buffalo, was here late last night, it was learned
to-day. making inquiry about the degree of affec-
ton still felt for William J. Bryan here and also
the probable attitude of the Albany Democrats IL
Mr.. Bryan's friends should attempt to pass in the
Democratic State Convention this year a resou-
tion approving the Kansas City national platform
OF the Democratic party. adopted in 1900 Mr.
Mack recently has been West, and, II is believed
made this investigation in Albany the nstigation
OF Mr.. Bryan. 1t be inferred also that Mr.
Mack had made a similar inquiry in New-York
City. for he arrived here at o'clock last evening
from that city.
1t was also significant that Mr. Mack did not
call upon David b. HILL at Wolferts Roost nor
have any communication with him. One who
chatted with him said to-day that he thought it
could be reasonably inferred from what Mr. Mack
said that he had had talk with Judge d. Cady
Herrick, of the Supreme Court, leader of the
Herrick Democrats If Mr.. Mack saw Judge Her
rick IT at the latter's house. Judge Herrick
as the opponent of David b. Hill. always would
naturally be the Democrat that Mr.. Mack would
seek. And there would be an additional reason
The anti-Hil Democrats of the State will contest
with Mr.. Hill the naming of the delegation from
Albany County itself The Herrick Democrats IL
Is apparent. viii even seek 10 prevent the cleo
ton of Mr.. Hill himself delegate to the Demo-
cratic State Convention. 1t would therefore natu-
ally happen that Mr.. Mack would seek the aid of
the Herrick Democrats I1 in any scheme he has to
vent ME- Hill from controlling the Democratic
There Is some suspicion that the Herrick Demo-
Gratis will push forward Judge Herrick as their
candidate for the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor. II so. they will make an especially strong
effort control the delegation from this countv
There is strong belief here that Mr. Hill will AZ
tempt to nominate eX-Controller Bird s C,oIer for
Governor. The anti-Hill Democrats must %
some candidate 10 put forward against Mr CoIer
and Judge Herrick who wa DromtDart ~,
the successful movement nominate Grover
Cleveland for President in 1884 1883 and 1899 and
therefore, in favor with Cleveland DaTo'crats'
would be the type of candidate the Opponents OF
Mr.. Hill would be likely to select Va
Mr. ack al ftprh SIT Nax.
Albany to learn the strength nf Imdse
Herrick here. Mr.. Mack gave out intIma tin, re
that the Democratic State Convention must be a
free one-free from any ones domina tiDp inauance
This statement was regarded to-day as an attack
upon Mr. Hin. who certainly is believed 70 he saak
ing dictate the selection the candidetaS % tbe
Democratic State Conysntion this year Mr.. Mack
Democratic nomination for Governor i'i '"e
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
NAY RESIGN FROM ELECTIONS BUREAU
PRESIDENT VOORHEES, DISSATISFIED WITH THE
WORK OF f. A. AMELI

1t said yesterday that Eugene A. AmeIi the
Republican leader of the XIVth Assembly District
in Kings County would probably resign his place
in the Brooklyn Bureau of Elections within few
days. President Voorhees, of the Board of Elec-
tions, is not satisfied with the way Mr.. AmeH has
been attending TO his duties, and intimated him
that 1t might be we'll to become more interested
to resign.
According to Mr.. Voorhees,. Mr. Ameli was absent
for two weeks without any excuse.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28

the city practically non-partisan administration.
He reorganized the educational system of the city
and also reorganzed the fire department
In Yonkers Mr.. Otis has been identified with
many charities and enterprises. He is president
of St Johns Hospital Association and is MEM
ber of the Engineers Club. the St. Andrews Golf
Club the Amackassin Club and the Corinthian
Yacht Club. He married in 1877 Miss Lizzie A.
Fahs, of York Penn He has eight children.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
AID FROM JAMAICA OFFERED.

Kingston. Jamaica. May 27-The plants,
here, including the United Fruit COMPANY. a
American concern, are warmly supporting ~
proposal to bring hundreds of the surrere,
from the volcanic outbreak on the island /
to settle them on the crown lands The go,
ernment of Jamaica is being asked to mai
an offer TO transport people from ST. Vincent /
jamaica.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
NO MORE RELIEF NEEDED.

Gustav H. Schwab. chairman OF the executi,
committee OF the West Indies Relief Comrnitte
received a telegram yesterday from William ]
COrwine, the committees agent who was sent
Martinique to investigate conditions there and
port on the needs of survivors. Mr.. Corwine's tel
gram dated Fort de France and read as fc
lows:
Neither island needs anything more now w
return by first steamer.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
NOMINATED FOR cOyGPEss

GAINESVILLE. Wis. May 27.-Congressman Henry A.
Cooper of Racine, was renominated for his sixth
at the Ist District Republican Convention
here to-day.
Lincoln. Neb.. May A.-Congressman Elmer j.
Burkett, of Lincoln renominated To-day by
the Ist District Republican convention
New-York tribune., 1902-05-28
WOODRUFF OUT, SAYS D4DY.
HE DoBs NOT WANT A REMUNERATION. THE
BROOKLYN POLITICIAN DECLARES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1u

lBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.l
Albany, May 2I-Michael j. Dady was here to-
day on business. When asked about Lieutenant
Governor WoOdruff's denomination, Mr. Dady said:
Mr.. Woodruff Is not candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Lieutenant Governor, and does
not expect that he will be nominated"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-07-17
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A Citizen of Honolulu Sup
plies the Informa-
ton.

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