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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
A CALL TO MINE WORKERS.
Meeting to Consider the Situation in Anthra-
cite and Soft Coal Fields.
AN the Associated Press

CBy the Associated Press.)
indianapolis. March 2S.-A special call
was issued from the National headquar-
tiers of the National Mine Workers of
America this afternoon by President John
Mitchell and Secretary w. B. Wilson for
meeting of the National Executive
Board in this city Monday, April T. While
not stated in the call, it was said by Mr.
Wilson that the meeting will consider
both the anthracite situation in Pennsyl-
vania and the situation in the soft coal
fields of Virginia and West Virginia,
where strikers involving upward of 49,
600 miners is imminent.
The call was the result of confer
ence held over long distance telephone
between President Mitchell at Shamokin
and Secretary Wilson at Altoona, Pa,
before Mr.. Wilson left Altoona for this
CITY Thursday. In this conference, it is
understood. both officials expressed the
opinion that the situation in the East
involving vast interests both to the miners
and the operators, demanded the consld-
Grafton Of the executive board.
According to the agreement made at
New York Thursday by President Mitch
ell and his associates with the National
Civic Federation, not to issue the strike
order on April /, the calling together OF
the National Mine Workers Executive
BOARD makes it certain that the strike
will not be called for at least ten days
Under this agreement the order TO
strike can be ordered any time after April
I and the calling of the executive Doaf'
indicates that the Mine Workers othclals
mean to consider thoroughly the situation
before taking any action.
President Mitchell will attend the
meeting of the executive board of which
both no and Secretary Wilson are mem
bers ex-officio.
Secretary Wilson was asked as to the
situation in the Yirginias, where 1t mas
been admitted by the Mine Workers or
Gals themselves a strike OF nearly 3o'oOo
men is likely to be called soon, and sald'
1--WE are making some progress, but as
vet the situation remains practically IN
changed We probably are no nearer an
understanding than before. AS to what
has been done / cannot, of course say
This matter will also be taken up by inc
executive board"
"The advisability of calling strike
in Virginia and West Virginia has been
nut entirely in the hands of the NINE
Workers Board A final demand is to
he made upon the operators for confer
ence. and If refused the strike is TO be
called"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

tourists. Mr.. Hay said would spend the
winter in Raleigh but for lack OF modern
hotel conveniences.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Hays re-
marks, Mr.. A. B. Andrews, Jr., said that
it had been thought by some that 1t
would be a unwise thing for the Board
of Aldermen to admit that Raleigh's
hotels were not of the best, and at first
this had seemed strong argument, but
then if the Board always stood hands off.
there would be no progress in city mat
ters Mr.. Andrews, in this connection,
called attention to the good results that
had followed upon the granting of Ii
censes to additional lighting companies
and telephone companies in the matter
of service and rates. 1t was the same
with the hotel question If we could in
duce people to come in and subscribe for
a new hotel, it would be an excellent
thing for the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Denmark Does Not Discuss It
(By the Associated Press.1

Copenhagen March 28.-The Christmas
scandal is not discussed here nor are
the facts in the case published in Copen-
hagen although a full account OF Con-
gresham Richardson's statements III
Congress was telegraphed to the semi
official news agency in this city. Den
mark however, has heard from both
Captain Walter Christmas and Nells
Gron, who also has claimed to have
acted as a Danish agent in negotiating
the sale of the Danish West Indies
Each claimed a commission, but the Gov
eminent has refused to recognize either
of them, declaring that neither was ever
connected with the negotiations in the
slightest degree. A newspaper referred
to the controversy during the latter part
of February, but it did not take Gron or
Christmas seriously. Gron started foI
America soon afterwards
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
1T CONTINUES TO FALL
Trains Are Lost Between Divisions of
the Flood.
BRIDGES GONE AND E0ADS IMPAssABLE
HazlehUst is Among The Towns Cut OFF From
The World by the DOwnpour. People
Move From The Flood TO
Higher Ground.
Higher Ground.
(By the Associated Press.)


New Orleans, March 2S.-The wind and
rain storm. which has. prevailed over
Southern Mississippi for the past forty
eight hours has demoralized all railway
traffic and Geographic communication
today. The town of Hazlehurst, Miss
has been completely isolated for the past
two days on account of the heavy rains
Many streams in the country overfowed
their banks and all passage from the
country has been stopped with no trains
and no mails. Rain is still falling
there.
Great damage has been caused by the
flood at Newton, Miss, and there is lit
tie probability of the trains running
through for several days. About ten
miles east the water Is running over the
railroad tracks six feet deep and four
or five miles wide and two miles of
track has been swept away.
Telegraphic lines are Frustrated in all
locations. No mail has been received
over the Star routes since the rain. All
the bridges over the country roads in
this vicinity have been washed away and
the roads cut up so. as to be impossible
In some places fences have been swept
away. Lowlands have been badly washed
by the sweeping current
An embankment of the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad, one mile north of Oxford,
Miss, was washed away today leaving
20 feet of the iron rails and cross ties
suspended about so feet in the air
Another washout occurred mile south
of the town. 1t will be several days
before it is possible for trains to reach
Oxford from either north or south.
Leaf River at Hattiesburg, Miss, rose
several feet during last night and no
trains have passed over the Northeastern
south or the Gulf and Ship Island today
on account of the high water. The North
eastern is washed out in several places
between this place and Meridian A dis
patch from Laurel reports that three
miles Of the Northeastern track is mum
dated north of Enterprise. At Enterprise
the Chickashay River is on rampage and
all the lowlands of the river valley are
covered. The river at six o'clock tonight
was as high as in the flood of two years
ago and is rising at the rate of four inches
an hour Much damage has been done to
the property and the loss to farmers will
be heavy.
Over eight inches of rain has fallen at
Vicksburg in the last As hours. The Ala
bama and Vicksburg and the Vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific Railroads are
practically tied up. The river reading to-
day was 402 or As below the danger line
No damage has so far ensued from high
winter, but if the rains continue serious
results are feared.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Observance of Good Friday.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. March 2S.-There was gan
eral observance of Good Friday in this
city. The six exchanges of the city
New York Stock, Consolidated Stock,
Cotton, Coffee, Produce and Metal sus-
pended business and there was no sugar
market. The Produce will be the only
exchange to resume tomorrow, the others
having adjourned until Monday.
Chicago, March 2S-The Board of
Trade and the Stock Exchange were
closed today in observance of Good Fri
day. The Produce market alone con-
tinued as usual. The Board of Trade will
resume business tomorrow, but the Stock
Exchange will remain closed till Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Excursions to Fuquay.

The announcement that an excursion is
to be run over the Mills road to Fuquay
Springs on Easter Monday, leaving Raj
eigh at o'clock in the morning, is very
gratifying to large numbers of our peo-
pie who will avail themselves of the
opportunity thus afforded to spend the
day at Raleighs favorte health and
pleasure resort.
1t is understood that President Mills
will very shortly put on again the regular
weekly excursion train between Raleigh
, and the Springs which held so promi-
nent a place in public favor last summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Richmond Chosen, Funds
For Battle Abbey Ready
lBy the Associated Press.)

was shown that all of the additional
amount had been obtained and pledged.
The members OF the Board of Trustees
are: General Clement A. Evans. Presi-
dent; Col. w. R. Garrett, of Nashville;
General Robert White, of West Virginia;
Col. Taylor Ellyson. of Richmond, Va.
Col. T. S. Kenan, of Raleigh, n. c.; Dr.
B. A. league, South Carolina; General
George Reese, of Florida; General j. r.
Briggs, of Kentucky; General Cameron,
of Mississippi, and Col. A. G. Dickinson,
OF New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
REV. J. w. F ROGERS DEAD.
Ripe in Years RedoIent With Good Deeds He
Goes to His Reward.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Apex, N c., March 2S.-Rev. j. w r.
Rogers, one of the most highly esteemed
citizens of Apex, died at his home this
evening at 7;45. He had spent his al
loted three score years and ten" and
was living on borrowed time, having
reached the ripe old age of seventy-ftve.
loyal Christian who believed fully in
tie doctrine of justification by faith; a
useful neighbor who proved his faith by
his works; an honored father whose sons
and daughters are his Jewels" a pa
tent and appreciative husband; no kind
lier man and more more loved has been
called to his reward. Up to Thursday he
talked cheerfully and expressed high
degree of satisfaction in regard to his
hope of glory. All have been deeply
impressed with the tender and loving
devotion of his faithful companion, who
has not ceased to watch over him by
night and by day during her husbands
continued illness. With bleeding heart
she saw this morning change for the
worse and summoned all their children
home. They are three sons and two
daughters, w. j. Rogers, Sparks, Ga;
DR.. j. r. Rogers, Raleigh; DR.. Carey F..
Rogers, of Johns Hopkins Medical Col
lege; Mrs. Judge Swami, Danville. Va;
anu Mrs. w. ]. Blalock, Whiteville, n.
c., all of whom will be present at the
burial service. which will be held from
the Baptist church in Apex Sunday
morning at 10:90. The pastor, Rev c..
" Brooks, will be assisted by Rev. w,
ID. Hubbard, of the Tabernacle Baptist
church, Raleigh.
Many a heart is sad over the loss of
this good and useful man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Meridian Cut Off.
(Rx the discounted Press

Meridian, Miss, March 2S.-Mcridian is
entirely cut off from the outside world.
except that two Western Union wires
are still in operation, and not a train Is
moving within fifty miles of the city. A
fast freight on the Northeastern Rail-
road is six feet under water, and the
crew is in danger of being swept away.
Efforts to reach the train by boats have
been futile, owing to the swift current.
Two relief parties started to swim and
wade streams, but nothing has been
heard from them since last night Water
at Enterprise, twelve miles SOUTH is
rising at the rate of Is inches an hour.
No prospect for the resumption of traffic
for two or three days. The southern
section of this city has been under three
feet of water for twenty-four hours, and
many families have been forced to leave
their homes in the lowlands and escape
to higher ground.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

Atlanta. Ga, March 2S.-Trustees of the
Confederate Memorial Association at
meeting held in this city today definitely
determined upon Richmond, Va, as tae
location upon which to build the Con-
fodorate Museum. One hundred thousand
dollars was donated by the late Charles
Broadwav Rouss toward the founding of
battIe-abbey in the South, provided
like sum could be raised by popular
subscription. In the report submitted py
tho treasurer of the association today it
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
THE ARKANSAS ELECTION.
Primaries to be Reid Today to Chose Senator,
State and County officers
(By the ASSOCIATED Press


Little Rock, Ark, March 28.-The most
eventful campaign in Arkansas Demo-
cratic annals since 1874, closed tonight,
and tomorrow each of the seventy-five
counties will hold a primary election to
determine it's choice for United States
Senator and State and county officers
Senator James K. Jones, chairman OF the
Democratic National Committee and
former Governor James P. Clark, the
Democratic National Committeeman for
Arkansas. are rival candidates for the
United States Senate, and each has
made a thorough canvass. At the re-
spective headquarters in this city to-
night each side, with apparent confidence,
claims victory tomorrow. The direct
vote in the primary elections will govern
Democratic members OF the Legislature
at which Senator Jones successor VIII
be chosen next January.
Besides the spirited contest for United
States Senator, the gubernatorial noml-
nation is a sharp bone of contention
with Governor Jefferson Davis contend
ing for a second term, against e. w.
Rector. a son of the famous war Gov
ernor of Arkansas In each of the seven
Congressional districts the voters VIII
select nominee for Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Decision in the Heresy Trial Today
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Arkansas City. Kas., March 2S.-In the
heresy trial of Rev Granville Lowther
before the Methodist Conference, each
side rested its case today. The remark
of Mr.. Lowther on the atonement, that
"Christ died for man to show man how
to die" is the point upon which the
prosecution is devoting most of its Ell
forts.
DR.. Lowther and his attorneys are veil
fortified with church records and pre-
cedents to prove that he is not herttcal.
a decision IS expected tomorrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

and the wind for the last three hours,
have been extraordinary. The water In
Tallahatehie River has risen five feet
this evening. washing away the long
bridge at the end of town. The water
has risen to lofts of a dozen houses
and inhabitants are on their roofs await
ing boats, which are being secured for
their rescue, Trains have been abandon-
ed. Thousands of dollars worth of dam
age has been done in the county and
the waters are still rising.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Wages Raised Ten Per Cent.
(By the Associated Press

New Bedford, Mass, March 2S.-The
mill operatives in this city have been
granted an advance of ten per cent in
wages, the advance to take effect April Z.
This was the result of a conference
this afternoon between the managers and
ten members of the New Bedford Textile
Council which had made demand for the
advance. The conference was harmonious
and every mill in the city was represent
ad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Attack on Jail Threatened.
(By the Associated Press.l

Clayton N. NJ, March 28.--An attack on
the Jail here for the purpose Of lynching
Postmaster ]. w. Guyer, who killed Will
liam e. Searles, a jeweler, on Wednesday
last, is threatened by citizens, who have
held several meeting to discuss the
case. Guyer shot Searles in elf-defense
the latter having fired the first shot
Searles attempted to shoot the postmas-
ter because, it is charged. he had circu-
lated a pamphlet rejecting upon the
character of Searles and his wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Binding Sheets of Rain.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

KDJ I ICo5I
Tupclo, Miss, March ga terrific
wind, rain and electrical storm passed
through Tupelo and neighboring country
this afternoon. 1t approached rapidly
from the west and did considerable dam
age in the town. The wind was terri
fic ard a binding sheet of rain accom-
panied it. Plate glass windows, chin
neys and many trees that lined the street
were blown down. The telephone eX
change suffered considerable loss. Sew
enty-five negro cabins and a church
which had just been completed were
blown down.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Los Angeles Will Raise the Bid.
(By the associated Press.l

Los Angeles, March 2S.-The Century
Athletic Club is still in the contest for
the JofIries- Fitzsmmons fight and will
make new offer that will raise the bids
of the Charleston club.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

Yadkin Division Main Line-Train leaves wal
mington, 9:10 a. M, arrives EayettevlHe lZ:So ~
m, leaves Fayetteville 12:42 p. M, arrives "a
ford 1853 D. IN. Returning leaves Sap'oro ~
D. m, arrive Fayetteville 4:20 p M, leave ray
etteville 4:30 p. m, arrives Wilmington -
Bennettsyille Branch-Train leaves BenpettRvills
$40 a. m, Maxton 9:05 a. m, Red sDrisgs s;"1
g. M ParSton 10:4l a m, Hope NILS lD'o1 q,
m, arrive Fayetteville 4;45 p, M, Hope NILS 5:oV
D. m. Red Springs 5:43 p. M, Maxton o'lo p
M arrives Bennettsville 7:15 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with tram NO %
at Maxton with Carolina Central hailIoad, ~
Red Springs with the Red Springs and Bownote
Railroad at Sanford with the Seaboard AIT Line
and Southern Railway, at Gulf with Durham anu
Charlotte Railroad ,,
Weldon 3:15 n m, Halifax 1920 p. m, arrlV--
Scotland Neck at 4:10 p. M, GreenVlle o.s; NJ =
m. Kinston 6:45 D. m. Returning leaves ~.
ston 7& a. m, Greenyllie e:oV q; DO us do
Halifav at 1I:O5 a. M, Weldon II: 2O a. M naiJ
Trains on Washington Branch leave Washington
500 a. m. and 2:45 p. M. arrive isrineie 200 :.
m and 4:IO D. M, returning leave Pafmeie
! 1910 a. M and 5;22 p. m, arrive washington
1890 a. m and 6:15 p. m, daily except sunday
Train leaves TaTboro, n. G., daily except sun
dav 4:35 D. M, Sunday 4:S5 p m, arrives Ply-
ooS,tb 6.55 n M $3.50 p. m. Returning leaves
pIynoufh daily except Sunday, 1890 a. m, and
sunday 900 a. M, arrives Tarboro 9:55 a. M,
T go d. On ~ Midland NJ O. Branch leaves Colds.
boro daily except Sunday, $500 a. m, arriving
Snlitb6eld 6:1O a. m. Returning leaves Smith
Acid 7.1o a. M, arrives at Goldsboro s:25 q. ~.
Trains ON Nashville Branch leave Rocky Mount
at $3.50 a. M, 400 p. M, arrive Nashville lo;29
a M, 4:23 p. M, Spring Hope ll;0O a. M, 4;49
n m Returning leave Spring Hope IL 30 a. M,
BIS y. M, Nashville 11:45 a. m, $40 p m.
arrive at Rocky Mount 1910 p. m, 500 p. M,
daily except Sunday.
Train on Clinton Blanch leaves Warsaw fol
Clinton daily except Sunday, f1:40 a. m. and
AIS q. m Returning leaves Clinton at 6.A5 ..
M and $50 p. m.
Train No rs makes close connection AZ Weldoa
for an points North daily all rail via Richmond.
H. M. EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent
In. KENLY, General Manager.
+. N. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Raleigh Lodge Raises 81, 100.

At a meeting Of Raleigh Lodge, No.
500. last night, $l,100 was raised toward
the Masonic Temple. This is a splendid
showing. The Masons $4,000 to be raised
in Raleigh, is now assured
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

c. c. Campbell, convict No. 40, escaped
from the new Federal prison at Atlanta
yesterday, but was captured five hours
later. fifteen miles from the city. He
was a short term man and was sent UP
from Charleston s. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
To Improve Vlrginia's Capitol,
cRx the Associated Press.O

Richmond Va, Mac Oh 28.-The Legis-
lature today passed a bill appr0priatina
100000 for the purpose Of repairing, inn
proving and rendering practically fire.
proof the States historic capitol.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Hanna no Candidate.
(By the Associated Press }

Tomah, Wis, March Ex-senator Mar
Gus A. Hanna, in a letter to G. w. GroOty,
OF this city, states that he is in no sense
candidate for the Presidency in 1904
and requesting his friends to discourage
any movement to that end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

Memphis, Tenn, March 2S.-The main
milling department of the Virginia-Car
lima Chemical Company's plant was
wrecked today by fire caused by spon-
taneous combustion. The extent Of the
loss is not yet known, but it will be
heavy. r.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Hoods gdrsdpaTitla
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin TO take them today.
floods Sarsaparilla has been used in
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring 1 was all run
down and got bottle of it, and as usual
received great benefit" Miss BEuLAH
BoYcE. Store. ".
Hoods sarsaparilIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

The announcement that Albert T.,
patrick. the lawyer convicted of the MUIR
de~ of William NJ. Rice, is engaged to
be married to Mrs. Adelaide NJ. Francis.
at whose house Patrick boarded prior to
his arrest, is not denied by either Of the
principals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
The DESTROYER Dale.
ny he Associated Press.0

Washington, March 2S.-The Navy. De-
partment announced today that the Off
cial trial of the torpedo boat destroyer
Dale. built by Trigg, will take place on
the Barren Island trial course on April
srd The destroyer Decatur, also Trigg
boat, will be turned over to the Govern
ment at Norfolk tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Spring medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is SO much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoyerished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack of strength, and
want of animation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Hanged Fer Assault.

CBy the Associated Press)
Selma. Ala. March 2S.-Will Harris.
colored. who assaulted and murdered a
Young negro girl, was hanged here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
People Fly to the Roofs

(By the Associated Press.)
New Albany, Miss, March 2S.--I he
rainfall for the last twenty-four hours
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

Fortunate is the man upon whose fac
nature has written letter of credit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

For LaGrippe and influenza
use CHENEY'S EXPECTO-
MANI l, Bobbitt-Wynne Drug 90
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Leave Leave Tarboro ..... 81 ..... -. .....i....
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-08-19

and ct Shawnee from where he nyster-
.ousiy disappeared. At the last reports
the police had found no clew to his
whereabouts.
Friday carriage load Of men. CON-
posed OF Liveryman Nicholson, Of Tecum-
sch. VIII Grifenstein and JEFF McGill. ar
rived In Shawnee. and after hitching the
team to a post on Main street. one OF
the party said TO the others. We'll. lets
go and have something. aud started
in the direction OF saloon. But on arriv-
ing IN front of the place where the drinks
were 10 be taken. Jef McGin said: Il
hope you will excuse me; l dcn't care
for anything TO drink just now. but YOU
fellows go IN and get something ard I'll
Join you here again in ten minutes"
This the party Is said TO have pro-
ceeded TO do. and expecting Mr. McGil
back as he stated he would be. they
waited. waited ten minutes. the ten min
utes asked for and then becoming anxious
70 return to Tecumseh. not to say uneasy
at their friends delay. one OF the party
was sent QUE TO look for the missing
man. but he returned later to announce
that he could not be found.