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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-09-26
nuNr1Na rns rRusrs.

Since the advent OF our accidental
administration, what is known as the
shigh officials. of the government at
Warrington are having a strenuous
time. 1t has somehow been found
necessary for them to be absent most OF
tine time during the summer season
taking extended tripe. on public bust
mesa Of course.
The first to abandon his post OF duty
was the President. by retiring to Oyster
Bay and removing the executive branch
Of the government with him. Not that
he is idling away his time by any means
but seeing that the largest game in sight
was a drove OF trusts, he has put in the
summer hunting them. The newspaper
account OF the expedition into New
England, where it is TO be presumed the
principal trusts were ensconced or the
President would not be there hunting
them, have 30 Far not disclosed that the
unerring fire OF our Chief Ma :~istrate
has bagged any Of the game he is after.
The coal trust and the beef trnit a re-
still browsing on the granite hills OF
New Hampshire and large herds are re-
ported in Vermont. Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut, and
wen up IN Maine, especially around
Bar Harbor and the coast resorts they
are reported to be- plentiful.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-09-26

barn before Congress Sssembles, just 10
chow that he really is in Garment and as
an example to our law givers OF what he
expects OF them in their hunt for the
same game.
The premier of the cabinet is. like his
chief, absent from Washington, but he
had become 30 tired in HE hunt with
the English Ambassador after Beers
that he is doubtless recupe7ating tor
the reciprocity treaties hunt that
are expected to be bagged after a round
up this winter.
Secretary Shaw was unfortunate in
the game he had evidently been
instructed to hunt for, although he has
faithfully tramped, sailed on govern
ment boats or on express ira MS with
free passes to find his quarry. He has
SO far not brought down II bird or
rumpled the feathers OF a trus, protected
magnate. The United States treasury
has had to run itself, rs far us lie is con.
cerned, for he has been intent IN hunt
ing out the connection between the
thrift and the beef trust, but the result
OF his three months work is so ~unsatis.
factory that he has returned from the
field in a dazed condition.
The Secretrey OF War has became 30
exhausted in hunting Filippm s that he
Ia enjoying n we'll earned hu.i lay, by
express orders from his chief, ~ that he
can be thoroughly recuperatr,I for the
Moro hunt IN the fall. Hm trip to
Europe is expected to give Linn fresh
ideas how to govern colonies OH the
European plan.
The Secretary OF the Navy, after
months OF hard work prepariu- for the
great war game, has new returned to
Haverhill. being unable, frrm danger
OF s~easickness, TO command III" United
States ship Pinafore, But Admiral
Higginson and the dachess OF
Marlborough had possessi n OF the
quarterback at the last ac,r,nnts and
the great wal gone was proc' wling. The
booming OF champagne r,rks was
distinctly heard in that di t. ion had
1t Ii hoped that the gallant Ill niral has
captured a prize, In the meantime the
captains and the fleet are Juxiously
awaiting the signal for close ,.c ion. The
latest orders from the Pre-. lent, by
wireless telegraph, were, il - reported,
to smash the enemy and take no
prisoners.
Tho balance of the cabinet mud other
"high officials" have not hen heard
srom for over two month. No one
believes they are idlinR ava! heir time
but not being experienced tu-t hunters
ike their chief, the hope 81 heir bag.
ging any game is Il torlorn urc.
A report has for some tune been 10
circulation at Washington that Post.
master General Payne has been freed
by a trust in the wilds of WI r,nsin, but
even il true. which ia dou al, it is
expected Senator Spooner. who is
influential with trusts, will e" d no him
from his predioament Eek
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04

ties ard they show a majority of SO per
cent. for Davis.
The ticket elected is as follows:
Governor, jefferson Davis; Secretary
of State, j. L. Crockett; Attorney Cen
eral, George w. Murphy; State Treas
urer H. c. Upton; Superintendent Of
Public instruction, j. II. Hineman;
Auditor, L. C. Monroe; Associate JUS
tice Supreme Court. B. B. Battle; Land
Commissioner, f. e. Conway; Railroad
Commissioners, ]. w. Philips, b. b.
Hudgings and j. E. Hampton; Com
missioner of Mines, H. l.. Bradford.
The following Democratic Congress
men were elected over Republican OPP
ponents: First District, r. b. Macon;
Second District, S. B. Brundidge; Third
District, Hugh A. Dinsmore; Fourth
District, j. S. Little; r'ifth District, e.
C. Reid; Sixth District, Joe I. Robin
son; Seventh District, r. NJ. Wallace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
Election Returns from Vermont.
(By the Associated Press.l

White River JUNCTION, VT. Sept. q
There is no election by the people for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor as
the result of the State election in YER
mont today. At midnight the returns
were not complete but they indicated
that Percival w. Clement, high license
local option candidate, was running very
close to General John G. Mccullough
Republican), of Bennington. The re-
turns from 200 cities and towns out of
24e give the following vote for Gov
ernor: General John G. Mccullough Gre
publican), &c .497; Felix w. McGettrick
Democrat), 6,112; Percival w. Clement
GTigh License), 1929; Joel c. Their
bourne (ProhibitionisD, 2502.
David j. Foster, of Burlington, Repub
lican, is reelected to Congress in the
First District, and Kittredge Haskins,
of Brattleboro, is reelected in the
Second District as the contest at the
head of the ticket did not affect the
Republican ticket, both Congressman Sc
curing the normal majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
THE FARMERS ASSOCIATION.
1t Meets Today in Agricultural Building In
Annual Session.

The first annual meeting of the Farm
ers Association of North Carolina meets
in Raleigh today.
In the year of its existence the asso-
citation has been of value to the farmers
of North Carolina. 1t was primarily or
ganized TO look particularly after the in
terests of the cotton growers, but its
scope has been extended and its mem
bership is now made up of all interested
in agriculture.
The meeting is expected to be an in
teresting one and will be held in the
Agricultural Auditorium. Among the
business matters will probably come up
the appointment of delegates to the
Farmers National Congress. which is to
meet in Macon, October 9TH to 10th, and
which will be handsomely entertained in
Macon. Col Benehan Cameron, of Stays
Vile, second vice president of the Farm
ers National Congress, is in the city and
will be at the meeting today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

h hssiys T TassS5s .... 81 =. @ @ @
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
MANY LEAVE THE ISLAND
Fresh Devastation is Being Wrought
on Every Hand,
KINGSTON SHAKEN BY EXPLOSIONS
Terror Again SEXES the Inhabitants of The
Island Of St. Vincent al indications of
Renewed Activity Of La
Soufriere.
(By the Associated Press.)

Basse Terre, Island of Guadeloupe
French West Indies, Sept. 2.-It has
been learned from the gendarmes of the
island of Martinique that 1,O6O persons
were killed and 1900 injured during the
last eruptions of Mont Pelee.
According to an official account the
eruption of August 80 was one of the
most severe that has been experienced
Morne Rouge and a great part OF
Aioupa Boullon were destroyed. The
zone between the River Capote and the
vallies of Champ Flore and Foude Marie
has been devastated. Mont Capote suf-
fered severely and the hills around
Basse Pointe were burned.
The Governor of the island is ar
ranging for the evacuation of the north
ern parishes and the removal of the
wounded.
The temperature at Martinique is re-
ported to be almost unbearable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
INVESTIGATING THE MERGER,
The Kentucky Railroad Commission Takes Up
the Matter.
(By the Associated Press.)


Louisville, Ky, Sept. 2.-The Ken
lucky State Railroad Commission, of
which C. C. McChord. of Springfield, is
chairman, began today its investigation
of the alleged plans for the merger of
the Southern and Louisville and Nash
Vile Railways with a view to taking
action to Illustrate the consolidation if
it should be attempted.
A secret meeting of the board was held
at Selbach's Hotel in this city, but none
of the commissioners would discuss what
transpired during the session, further
than to state that Judge Alex. Hum
phrey, attorney for the Southern Rail
way, and w L. Mapother, chief clerk to
President Milton H. Smith. of the
Louisville and Nashville, and Attila
meeting. Walker D. Hines, first vice
president of the Louisville and Nash
Vile, appeared before the board this
afternoon. President Smith, of the
Louisville and Nashville, and Atilla
Cox, of the Louisville, Henderson and
ST. Louis and a director of the Louis
willie and Nashville, have also been
summoned. The proceedings of the COM
missions sessions are carefully. guarded
and information of the progress being
made is difficult to obtain. Chairman
McChord has not heard from any of the
members of the other committees whose
States are penetrated by the Louisville
and Nashville and the Southern roads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
THE TUE1s LUMBER COMPANY.
Application for Discharge of Receiver Filed
All Creditors Paid in Pull
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore, Sept. 2.-Theopholis Tunis
president of the Tunis Lumber Company,
which went into receivership two years
ago, stated tonight that application for
the discharge of the receivers had been
filed today with Judge Waddill in the
United States court, Norfolk, Va. The
receipts and disbursements during the re-
Ownership amounted approximately to
$4,000, 900, and every creditor was paid in
full with interest. Mr. Tunis says there
is ample cash on hand to take receivers
certificates and meet every outstanding
obligation at maturity.
held in Norfolk soon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
DESIRABLE CITY LOTS FOR SALE.
2art Of the w. II. willard Property.

Part of the w II. Willard Property.
Under a judgment of the Superior
Court of Wake county, we will offer for
sale at auction at the court house door at
Raleigh. at noon Monday, September ~,
1902, one valuable building lot fronting
East on North Boylan Avenue, adjoin
ing lots recently sold to Messrs. Cross
and A. p. Albright and Mrs. Hervy. Tho
dimensions are about 20 feet by 139 feet
Also, the north one of said lots, 60x14O
feet.
Terms one-fourth cash, balance with
interest January 1st, 1908. Information
given by the undersigned.
S. A. ASHE,
WALTER CLARK,
w. w. ASHE,
Commissioners.
FRANK STRONACH, Auctioneer.
Raleigh, II. c., August Is, 1902.
sis 30t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
A SECOND ATTACK ON THE
FORTS REPULsED BY ARMY.
(By the Asgociated PICS. J


New London, Conn, Sept. 2.-The de-
Tending forces in New London are to-
night on the alert and awaiting an at
tack by the navy. At midnight no de-
cisive move had been made by the fleet
under Admiral Higginson. At that hour
General Macarthur left his headquarters
and boarded his yacht Kanawha for the
New York, leaving Major Harrison in
charge.
The impression prevails here that New
port is the point which will be next at
tackled, although the presence of three
vessels, supposed to be battleships, at
Gardeners Bay, causes considerable I'M
easiness. They can be seen plainly from
Fort Wright and the searchlights are
kept on them continuously.
The defending force is all at sea in
regard to the next move to be made by
Admiral Higginson, and every possible
precaution has been taken to guard
against a surprise. Early in the evening
it was feared that an attack would be
made on headquarters. This is hardly
to be expected, however, for the weather
conditions are against the navy, and it
is believed to be impossible for them to
safely reach a point at which they could
land enough men to OverpoWer the de-
tenders without being observed.
The second attack on the island forts
took place at o'clock this morning, and
as far as they went the manoeugers
were practically repetition of last
nights engagement though, of course,
there were different tactical movements.
The army men claim a second victory.
The shins attemnted to pass through
Plum Cut but were INSTRUCTED by mines,
three of the vessels being put out of
action. After the engagement, which
lasted over an hour, the ships proceeded
towards Block Island.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
The Wisconsin Convention Today.
nv the Associated Press.)

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. democrats
of Wisconsin will meet at the Davidson
Theatre in this city tomorrow for the
purpose of holding State convention to
place in nomination a complete ticket to
be voted upon in November next. Every
indication points to the nomination for
Governor of David s. Rose, the present
mayor of Milwaukee.
A new dAearture in Wisconsin politics,
it is said. will be an appeal in the Dem
ocratic platform to the women of the
State to assist in the election of the
Democrat for Superintendent of Public
instruction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
TRAINS ARRIVE RALEIGH AS FOL-
LOWS.
From North.
sLEEP1NG cAR SERVICE.

Trains 81 and "a Florida and Metro
poltan Limited, has Drawing Room
Sleeping Cars New York to Jacksonville
and Atlanta. and between Portsmouth
and Charlotte. Vestibule day coaches
Washington to Jacksonville, Portsmouth
to Atlanta.
No. q and 66 "SEABoARD" Fast Mail
has drawing room buffet sleeping car New
York to Jacksonville, connecting at HAM
let with sleeping car to and from Atlanta
No. IS and IL Drawing Room Sleeping
Car and Day Coaches between Ports
mouths and Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
Kingston is Again Shaken.
CBv the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated PreSS.)
Kingston, St. Vincent, b. w. l., Sun
day, August 31-A remarkable volcanic
phenomenon occurred here between 8
and 10 o'clock last night. There was a
startling series of detonations from La
Soufriere, louder than any since the
terrible eruption of May IL. Each eX-
plosion shook the buildings of this town.
The noises We're terrific and gave the
impression in every town and village of
this island that the scene of disturbance
was only about two miles away During
the period of intense anxiety which at
tended the detonations, two luminous
circles. like rainbows, appeared in the
cloudIess sky to the northwest. They
were presumably the reflection of the
flames in the crater of La Soufriere.
Subsequently a dense cloud of steam
arose from the crater, but this soon dis
persed The weather today is fair.
Tclegraphic reports have been received
here from the Islands of Grenoda, Trini-
dad and Barbados, saying loud detona
tions were heard at these respective
places between nine and ten o'clock of
last night. The explosions were similar
to those heard when Mont Pelee, on
Martinique, and La Soufriere were previ
ously in eruption. The people of Grenada
were greatly alarmed at the detonations;.
they were the loudest which have been
heard there. This phenomenon was not
attended by serious results at st. Vim
cent, but fears are entertained here for
the people of the Island of Martinique,
as Mont Pelee is known to be still terri
bly, agitated, two eruptions having oc-
Cured there in the last six days The
first eruption was witnessed August 21st
by passengers on the French steamer
Dahome. This vessel narrowly escaped
obstruction while passing near st. Pierre.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
The Arkansas Election.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y lITU 4AooUCIdIVu IItoo.J
Little Rock, Sept. Returns from
Mondays election are coming in very
slowly and decrease of about 10 per
cent. is being shown. Governor Davis
vote for reelection will be little less
than two years ago, while the Republi-
can vote shows a big shrinkage. Com
plete returns are in from but eight coun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
NoRTHWARD.

Note-(a) Daily, except Sunday.
(b) Eastern time.
Connections at Jacksonville and Tampa
for all Florida East Coast points, and
Cuba and Porto Rico. At New Orleans
for all points in Texas. Mexico and Cali
fornia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-04
SeabOaTd Air Line
Railway.
CAPITAL CITY ROUTE"

Short line to principal cities of the
South end Southwest, Florida, Cuba,
Texas, California and Mexico, reaching
the capitals OF six States.
In effect March 5, 1902.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27

of the trees are well filled with the robes of
the departed priests which are left to rot
away by rain and wind. When priest
leayes the priesthood no cannot give his
robes to another but binds 1t around the tree
az he leaves. In case priest is IN debt when
lie enters the priesthood all his debts are
cancelled and 30 it is If he has one or many
wives, the marriage is apnulled and the
women can marry again: be must enter free
from all worldly obligations.
The Slamese are peculiar in regard to the
disposal of their dead. The body is washed
and dressed in lts best raiment then the face
is covered with solution of shellac in alco-
bol, then gold leaf is quickly applied;frcquent
applications are made until a gold mask Is
formed, gold ring is placed between the
teeth as an Offering to Buddha, then the body
is forced into stone urn in sitting position
and sealed. In this way body can be kept
an indefinite length of time.
On the verandah of the residence next to
the compound in which am staying a man
rept wife for eleven years; he then found
he could pay for cremation that would DC
a credit to him.
After cremation the gold from the mask
and ring is separated from the ashes and
made into small Buddha which the family
put in shrine in the house. tried to buy
one of these but failed as no family will part
with them unless reduced to affect poverty.
HENRY g. CROFT.
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Order Nisi Oh Sales.
No. 1898 Equity.


In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting in Equity.
January Term, 1909.
In the M at or Of the Report Of Sales filed
the 18th day Of January, 1909
James N. Cecil Florence l.. kanole ct. al,
vs..
Mary Cecil Edward w. Cecil, ct. AL
NRDERED. That on the 14lh day of
" March 1909 the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report of Sales of Real Estate,
reported to said Court by Charles G. Waters,
and james N Cecil, Trustees in the above
cause, and filed therein as aforesaid, to finally
ra,ify and confirm the same, unless cause to
the contrary thereo! be shown before said day
provided copy of this order oe inserted in
some newspaper published in Frederick
County, for three successive weeks prior to
said day.
The Report states the amount Of sales to
be SO 00l 90.
Da.ed this 18th day of February, 1909
DOUGLASS II. IlARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co..
True Copy
Test-DOUGLASS II IIARGETT-Clerk.
Feb 2O4t Coblen,z e. Waters, Solicitors
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
A Worthy Successor.

MIR. B. II. Griswold haa been identified
with the Western Maryland railroad during
the entire period that covers its growth from
little more than pretensc of a raiload TO it's
present position ofimportapce: he has proven
himself to be thorough railroad man and
certainly possesses the qualifications requl
site TO fill the higher position of president
and general manager. Other systems have
prof ed by the policy of promotion, notably
the Pennsylvania and the Western Maryland
enjoys an exceptionally fire opportunity to
put that method in force by promoting Mr.
B. II. Griswold to the position of president
Catoctin clarion., 1902-02-27
Local Items.
Letter from the AntipOdes.
[Concludedl |
BANGKOK, SIAM, DEC, "a, 1901.

BANGKOK, SIAM, Dec. "a, 1901.
The Coronation Ball was held in the For
cirn Office building in the palace grounds
which Is well adapted to the purpose ana as
the blaze of light caught our eye as we neareu
the Imperial grounds it was only exceiieo as
we caught sight of the interior. onr carriage
had long wait before our turn came. Lack
eys in royal livery assigned us to dressing
rooms. On entering the main hall fans ard
dance cards were handed Us and we passed
No marble stairs banked on both sides with
tropical plants; in the corridor on the second
floor we were received by Prince Damrong
and dozen of Mobiles in all their gh'teling
uniform of gold and Color with precious
stones aud orders covering their coats OF
golden cloth. We passed into the salon OF
the diplomats here Prince Devawongse came
forward and shook hands; after speaking
with some of our friends we passed INTO lhe
adjoining salon and formed with many Others
a semicrcle 10 await the arrival OF His Maj-
es,y. Promptly at 1O3o bugle sounded,
the band struck up the National Anthem and
the King entered the diplomatic salon; after
speaking To them all he entered the room we
were in, preceded by two of the elder Prn-
ces, the King walked along, his right hand
free in his left he carried white helmet; he
wore the full dress uniform Of the hodyguarts
with precious stones and decorations lnnu-
merabe He walked around the semicircle
we formed and was most cordial to every
one. He was followed by twenty young
princes with glittering coats OF different
colors made from cloth of gold. After Ieav'
ing our room the King passed along the cor
ridors filed with guests 10 the ball room
where many awaited his arrival, then passed
TO the supper rooms only to look in and the
reception was over and dancing began.
The supper was served at 10 O'Clock; we
all sat down and re well served; the toast,
"The King" was given at 1890 while the
band played the National Anthem and each
stood with a glass CT champagne One OF
the features of the entertainment was very
large room with bar in it at which was
served at all times whisky and soda, all other
wines desired, including champagne; fruit
cake and sandwiches were also served during
the evening rs well as tea and coffee in an
adjoining room.
We attended large reception on the 18th
lust at the Russian Legation in honor OF the
Cars birthday. The residence is one of the
iandsomest in Bangkok and filled with most
beautiful curios from all parts of the world
the large rooms and beautiful balconies are
we'll adapted to entertaining greas number
of people. and having made host of friends
since our arrival here we had most delight
ful time.