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The Washington times., 1902-12-27

Justice Brown Will give a dinner to-
night in honor OF Justice and Mrs.
Holmes.
The Washington times., 1902-12-27

Mrs. Edison is giving a young peoples
tea this afternoon from 4 to o'clock.
The Washington times., 1902-12-27
Dinners and Luncheons.

The Postmaster General and Mrs
Payne viii entertain at dinner this
evening.
The Washington times., 1902-12-27

Mrs. Henry l. Finley gave a tea yes
terday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock in
honor of Miss Kelton.
The Washington times., 1902-12-27

Mrs. Rene Bache is giving a reception
this afternoon in honor OF her cousin.
Miss Susan Dayton Biddle. who has re-
Gently come TO Washington to live, and
her sister-in-law, Miss Edythe Markoe
Bache. OF Philadelphia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
The REVOLT AT CLEMSON ENDS.
Cadet Thornwell is Rsinstatsd and the 80 pho
more Class Will Return.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Charleston, S. c., May 10-The trouble
at Clemson College, the farmer boys in
stitutiOn, founded mainly by Senator
Tillman. and which has been success
fully conducted and crowded with stu
dents ever since it's establishment, has
been settled.
The suspension of Cadet Thornwcll for
month, for a trivial Offcnsc, and the
refusal of the faculty to reinstate him.
caused the entire sophomore class of
sixty-nine students to leave the college
and the junior and senior classes pre-
pared to leave, but were persuaded to
remain through the efforts of President
Simpson, of the board OF trustees
A special meeting of the trustees was
held yesterday and today. in which stu
dents, faculty and Two of the trustees
took a prominent part. AS a result,
Cadet Thornwell has beer reirstated and
the other members of the sophomore
class will be allowed to return and re-
sumo their studies. Tho charges pre-
ferred against President HartZog by a
committee of students were withdra, " II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
sUPERINTI NDENT JOYNER RETURNS
Visits Charlotte, Boomer aud Oxford on An
Educational Speaking Tour.

State superintendent of Public IN
struction J. Y Joyner, returned yesterday
from an educational trip, having spoken
at Charlotte. Boomer and Oxford.
At Charlotte he spoke at the Educa-
tionaI Conference, of which he spoke In
warm terms of praise. At Boomer, IN
Wilkes county, he addressed the people
at the closing of the school, the attend
ance reaching 800. Speaking OF MS
visit Mr.. Joyner said that he found Il
fine school there. the public term being
increased to eight months by private
subscription last year, and the same al
ready provided for in the, coming year.
The enrolment is 1870. Rain intcrfercd
with his speaking, and he gave this on
the installmont plan, retiring them In the
building to conclude it.
At oxford he spoke Friday night at
the closing of the Graded school, OF
which Prof r. D. w. Conner is Super
intendent. The opera house was pack
ed and many could not gain admission.
The exercises were greatly enjoyed and
the report of Superintendent Conner
showed an enrolment OF rs per cent of
the white school population. The schools
there are in excellent condition and have
won their way to the hearts of the peo-
pie.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
w. shington Sends Aid.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, May 10-Secretary of the
Navy Moody has cabled the commander
of the cruiser Cincinnati, navy at San
Domingo City, to proceed to Martinique
and render such aid as possible.
AS a further precautionary measure
Secretary Moody sent the following tel
egram to the commandment of the Brook
lyn yard
"Order Dixie to prepare for sea as soon
as practicable. Report when she can be
made ready
The Dixie is a ship of considerable
carrying capacity and would be better
fitted than any of the regular naval
ships to hasten to Martinique with relief
supplies which probably can be obtain
cd more readily at New York than at
any of the West Indian islands.
The State Department today cabled to
United States Consul at Guadeloupe, to
proceed at once to Martinique to report
upon the conditions there and inform
the United States Government what help
is needed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13

The final interment OF the remains of
Rev. George Patterson, late rector of
Grace church, Memnhis. took place in
Elmwood cemetery on April 9th. Since
December 10 has remains have had a
temporary resting place in 4 vault. while
search was made for DT. Pattcrson's will
20 learn his preference as to his burial
place.
This was not found and the vestry of
Christ church accepted a beautiful lot
presented by the Elmwoo1 Cemetery
Company. With imposing "erel.onies the
lot was presented. accepted by the
vestry of Grace church and consecratcd
by Bishop Thomas +. Gailor. a great
crowd was present, in il the rectOrs of
all the Episcopal churches IN Memphis,
and the horal offerings were exquisite
and in great numbers. The original pail
bearers acted and the final intcrmCnt was
impressive.
A more fitting testimonial has never
be en- shown any Mempnan, and on the
be autiful lot monument worthy OF DR..
Patterson will be erected either granite
or white marble being Used. In the
erection of this monument of beautiful
design the long years of Dr., Patterson S
influence and popularity will be per.na-
nently remembered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Exercises at Wilmington.

Especial to the News and Observer
Wilmington, n. c., May 10.-There was
general closing of stores and other
places of business here this afternoon
in honor of Memorial Day. The exercises
at the cemetery, under the auspices of
the Daughters of the CCnfederacy were
well attended and very appropriate.
The annual address was by Rev. J. NJ.
Wells Phi. D., of Wilmington, and the
devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. DR.. j. n. Cole, of the Methodist
church. Crosses of Honor were present
ed to all veterans entitled to them and
who had not heretofore received the hon
or. The graves of all Confederate dead
in the cemetery were profusely decorat-
&c with flowers. There was a parade
from down town to the cemetery by the
Wilmington Light Infantry, Naval Re-
serves, Boys Brigade, Third N. G. III
fantry Association. Cape Fear Camp of
Veterans and the Second Regiment
Band furnished music at the cemetery
for the exercises
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Memorial Day at Kittrell,
(Snecial to News and OhserVer


Kittrell, n. c., May ia large con-
course of our best people assembled in
Continental Hall at 2:30 p. IN. to hear
al address by the Rev. James Battle
Avirett. Among them were solid
phalanx of Confederate veterans. Mr..
Averett was at his best and made a
really touching and telling speech, ellie
it!bg constant applause, especially when
he affirmed that even with the world
against us we were never whipped,
though we did get little scattered at
Appomatox. These very occasions. the
reverence paid to the Confederate SOL
der, proved that the principles of lib
erty, the principles for which ne stood
were always fruitful in our midst. The
fifty Confederate graves were profuse
~ decorated
In the evening, from to II o'clock
Mrs. O. w. Blacknall entertainment her
friends of the Vance county, the Will
liam Arcndell Gloss and the Zeb Vance
Chapters, u. d. c., of Henderson, and
the c. c. Blacknall Chapter of Kit
trcll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
GAY FEMALE sWINDLER.
Fascinating Fraud Cuts a splurge and Van
ishes With Other Peoples Cash.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Chserver)
Wilmington, N c., May 10.-A clever
woman swindler came here this week
and departed by the light of the moon. !"
leaving several out of pocket in various
amounts. She stopped at the leading
hotel, took various carriage drives, told
the people she was the wife of wealthy
theatrical man in New York and was
here prospecting for a favorable location
for summer vaudeville. At Gaylord 8
Racket Store she purchased about $50
worth of dry goods and ordered them
sent to her address. paying for the same
with a check on an Augusta. Ga. bank
for $75, receiving the change. The goods
were sent around to the address given
bnt the woman had just departed on the
northbound train, keeping the change"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
A DAY OF PRAYER SET
Conference Will Seek Divine
Guidance in the War
Claims Case.
(By the Associated Press.)

Dallas, Texas, May 10-The distinctive
feature of today's session of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church Conference was
the setting apart of a day-May 18th
for fasting and prayer for harmony not
only on the war claim" matter but
on all other great questions before the
meeting.
Bishop Cranberry announced the ap-
pointment of several committees and
Bishop Duncan was called to the chair
His skillful management of parliament
airy affairs was marked. James Cannon,
of Virginia, asked whether the report of
the Book Committee was officially before
the Committee on Publishing Interests.
He said Chairman Robertson had ruled
it out of order. After some desultory
argument Bishop Duncan said commit
tee that could not decide when ques-
ton was before it ought to resign.
The Committee on Credentials urged
that John w. Heidi and W. R. Poer, of
the North Georgia conference were not
entitled to seats The report was adopt
cd, but DR.. Heidi will continue to act as
an assistant secretary.
On motion the unseated delegates were
allowed their expenses to the end Of the
conference. A mOIlOU was adopted IndJ
the meetings of the conference be wired
to the Southern Baptist Conference in
session at Asheville, N. c..
A memorial from the Little Rock con-
ference, asking fasting and prayer for
the guidance of the spirit in the DELHI
erations of the war claim was adopted
with an amendment, including all mat
ters of Importance before the confer
ence.
DR.. w. Smith, of Virginia, introduced
a resolution instructing the Committee
on Publishing interests to inquire into
the expediency of disseminating the pub
fishing and sale of books as now car
ricd on by the publishing house at
Nashville. Adopted.
The conference debated at length the
resolution fixing a day for fasting and
prayer. An amendment to include other
questions than the war claim was
adopted and Monday, May 18th, was
fixed as the day when all shall pray for
harmony.
Considerable routine work was dis
posed of during the day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
BANDITS HOLD UP A TRAIN.
They Wreck the Safe in the Express Car But
Secure Nothing.
(By the Associated Press. J


Jonesboro, Ark, May 1O.-The west
bound fast mail train on the st. Louis
and San Francisco railway was held up
last night about 1910 at Marsh Siding,
five miles west, by four masked men.
Information wired to express company
officials states that the robbers secured
nothing. The robbers tagged the train,
which did not slow up quick enough to
let them on. and they threw the switch
under the rear of the chair car, throw
ing it and a Pullman across the tracks.
The fireman was compelled to cut off the
engine, mail, baggage and express car,
which were pulled down the track some
distance.
Messenger Newton was ordered to
open the express car. He replied, he
would, if the robbers would not shoot
him. The leader OF the gang wanted to
shoot the messenger, but the others dis
suadcd him and the messenger opened
the car door The safe was wrecked
with dynamite, which also blew out the
side of the car. After fruitless attempts
to secure any booty, the robbers cut Off
the engine and ran farther west. Fin
ally they jumped and the engine ran
wild to Bono, where it stopped on the
level track. The conductor followed and
found the engine He aroused the Bono
operator and information was wired to
headquarters, the conductor returning
to the train with the engine. With the
exception of the chair car, which was
brought here by the wrecker, the train
proceeded west. A posse, headed by the
sheriff, has gone after the robbers, who
had a good start.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13

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A DEM0CRATIC SUBSTITUTE.
A Measure the Minority Will Offer in Place of
the Philippine Bill
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PreSS.)
Washington, May 10.-As q result Of
numerous conferences between Demo-
cratic Senators and representatives it
is expected that a measure on the po-
litical status of the Philippines will be
agreed upon by the minority in both
houses and introduced in each house as
a Democratic substitute for the Phil
iprine civil government bill. Senators
Rawlins, Patterson and Carmack have
been acting for the Senators and Repre-
seDtatives Jones, Va, and Williams.
Miss, for the Democrats on the insular
committee.
The House members objected to the
Democratic measure in the Senate,
which provided for a joint protectorate
over the Philippines by the United
States. Great Britain, Germany and
ether countries entering into the agree
ment for such protectorate. 1t is I'M
derstood that this provision will be elm.
mated or much modified. On the other
hand the Senator'S objected to the
House provision imposing a constitution
on the Philippines during period pre-
ceding independence This provision al
so will be modified. In other respects
tho joint Philippine bill will combine the
main features of the Democratic bills in
the Senate and House, providing for Ill
innate independence of the islands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Confederate Monument Unveiled
(Specianl to the News and Obserycrl

(Speclanl TO the News and Observer
Fayetteville, n. C., May 10.-The
beautiful Confederate monument, erected
by the Ladies' Monumental AssoCiat ton,
was unveiled here today The process
sion formed in front of the graded
school and moved to st. James Square,
where the monument was unveiled by
Miss Margaret Broadfoot. after which
the procession moved to the cemetery.
where the graves of the soldiers were
decorated Rev. ]. w. Hughes offered
prayer, the contents were read by Mrs.
George NJ. Rose, who introduced the
orator. Major e. J. Hale, who made an
excellent speech.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
DEATHLESS THEIR DEEDS
The Memorial Exercises In Towns
Throughout the State,
PARADES OF THE VETERANS IN GRAY
Good Cheer for The Living and Flowers for the
Dead. The Daughters and the Junior
Order Prominent in The
Ex.rcis S.

Especial to the News and Observer
Pittsboro, N. c., May TO-, via Moncure
N. C.-Memorial exercises were held TO-
day in the court house after adjourn
ment of court under the auspices of the
Winnie Davis Chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy. Major H. A. Lon
don delivered the address, giving sta
tistics of the North. Carolina troops
during the Civil War. He Is always an
entertaining and instructive speaker and
ever at his best when speaking Of the
deeds of valor of the Confederate SOL
diers and the privations he Suffered dur
ing the four years of the war.
After the exercises the ladies decor
ated the graves of the eX-Confedcratcs
buried in the different church yards.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Address By General Cox.

Especial to the News and Observer
Smithfeld, N. c.. May 10.-Several
hundred citizens of the county. including
about fifty old veterans and q good many
ladies, assembled in the court house here
today at II o'clock IN. to hear Gen. w. r.
Cox speak. Our people were glad OF the
opportunity of hearing the general
speak and tell of the trying days of
81 '65.
Gen. Cox was introduced by Mr.. w. w.
Cole in a very complimentary speech.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Believing Beneath the Sea.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, May
10th.-The steamer Pedemonte, which ar
rived this morning at La Guaira, reports
that while passing near the Island of St
Vincent Thursday night her deck was
covered to a depth of nearly two inches
with ashes and her passengers zee
nearly suffocated with the smell of sui
phur.
During Thursday all along the coast
especially in the Gulf of PARA, subter-
danean noises were heard. The Indians
were terrorized. 4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
A, & M, Alumni

The executive committee of the Alumni
Association of the A. e NJ. College, will
meet Monday. May II, 1902, at p. m,
in the chemical laboratory of the Agri-
cultural Department. All local alumni
of the college are urged to be present:
C.. B. WILLIAMS, Chairman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
State of North Carolina,

Insurance Department,
Raleigh, March %, 1902.
I, James r. Young, Insurance Commits
sioner, do hereby certify that the above
is true and correct abstract of state
ment of the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company, of Springfield, Mass.,
fled with this Department, showing the
condition of said Company on the 31st
day of December. 1901.
Witness my hand and official seal, the
day and date above written.
JAMES r. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
Rescue of Hundreds.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, May 10.-The French Cable
Company's offices in this city were adj
vised that their repair steamer Pouyer
Queentier has arrived at Fort de France,
having rescued four hundred and fifty
persons from st. Pierre She has re-
turned Immediately to the scene of the
disaster to search for further survivors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13

Disbursements-To policy
holders, SO, 139, 491.11; mis-
cellaneous, 81, 190026.53;
total. =. =. e. =. o.. -. .. 4.329, 517.64
Business in force-Number
of policies, 81 ,674; amour. 1.461,O67.21
Business written during the
year, number of poll
cies, 9,199; amourt........ 2OI299.44
ASSETS.
Value of real estate Qess
amount of encumbrances) S 1888, 6S1.O7
Value of stocks and bonds
Omitted States. State, etc,
owncd(. :. =. 49,. II, 225, $4,000
Loans on real estate (frst
lien on fee-simple) :. :. =. 1904, 266.2S
Loans made to pOlicy-hold-
ers on this company's poll
cies, .... :. =. 80. 2,497, $3.50
Interest and rents due and
accrued :. :. =. 400, 5S42S
Cash in Home Office and de-
posted in banks =. E. :. :. 314,12O.4O
Premiums unpaid .. :. O3,fbO.A
All other assets, detailed in
statement =. =. =. us, 1863 10
Total assets -. =. =. =. 1928, POI ,564SS
LIABILITIES.
Net reserve =. =. 1926, 399, 432 90
Net policy claims 9O'flz'oo
Present value non-due ma
tured instaIlment policies 1S6'S6l.oO
Unpaid dividends, etc, due
policy-h holders. :. 22S,4l1.39
IN .oI-
cy-hOlders e. .. .$2o,9Oo, 1880
Gross divisible surplus :. 2,3S6, 14053
Total liabilities. .. E. 1928, POI ,564.3S
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA IN
1901.
Policies written and revived
in 1901, number, 57;amount.$ 91,50000
Policies in force, Number,
165; amount. =. 3O2, 1880
Total amount premiums col
lected and secured E. =. 3. S,496.79
Amount of losses and claims;
incurred, none; paid, none.
President, John A. Hall
Secretary, H. NJ. Phillips.
Home Office, 413 Main street, Spring
field. Mass.
General Agent for service, Insurance
Commissioner, Raleigh, n. c.
Business Manager for North Carolina,
F. w. Smallman, Richmond, Va.
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Still Emitting Ashes.
(By the Associated Press.l

lBy the Associated PrcSS.i
Paris, May 10.-The Minister of Ma
rine, M. De Laneasan. has received the
following from Fort de France, Island of
Martinique, under the date of Nav 10,
4 p. m:
"Arrived at Fort de France with pro-
visions, passing close TO st. Pierre. Fire
continues; volcano still emitting ashes
with less density. "SUCHET.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-13
France Will Aid Them.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, May 10.-At a meeting of tho
French Cabinet this morning, the Minis
ter of Finance, NJ. Caillaux, was author
lied tc expend all the money necessary
to Succor the sufferers by the Martinique
disaster. An official from the Colonial
Office started from Brest tor Martinique
this morning with half a million francs
(s100, 000) in cash.
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