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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Elks to Build a Temple.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, n. c., Sept. 4.-The ques-
ton of building an Elks' Temple and
Club House is being vigorously pushed
and a prominent Elk says that they will
have fine house in the course of a few
months. At a meeting last night new
committees We're appointed with instruc-
tions to go ahead and not stop until all
the preliminaries had been settled,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
FIGHT FOR'NEGROVOTE
Application in Federal Court
for Injunction Against
AIabama's Law.
iBy the Associated Press. J

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 4.-Giles w.
Jackson, a negro, has filed an application
in the Circuit Court of the United States
here for an injunction against the new
State Constitution of Alabama. The pc
tition prays that the State registrars be
enjoincd from further refusing to put the
names of himself and other qualified ne
gro voters on the registration list. He
also asks that the grandfather and un-
derstanding clause of the new Constitu-
tion be declared unconstitutional.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Expected this Afternoon.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., Sept. 4-Sergeant Crab
tree is expected to arrive here with
Monroe Rogers tomorrow evening 1t
4:S0 O'Clock. telegram received by
Chief of Police ]. A. Woodall from Ser
geant Crabtree states that the house.
burner was delivered into the hands Of
Crabtree and he was then on the way to
North Carolina. 1t is thought that boat
was taken to Norfolk, and that the
prisoner will arrive by rail from that
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
The Blind Institution,

The opening of the Blind Institution
for the coming session is September II,
and Principal John E. Ray is expecting
an increased attendance.
There has been added to the faculty d
most successful teacher for the prepara-
tory department this being Miss Thurs
ton, of South Carolina, who comes with
excellent endorsements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
st. MarY's Opening.

The prospects for the opening of St.
Mary's is very bright and Rev. T. d.
Bratton is having things but in shape
for the reception of the students.
The school opens on the 18th of this
month. but in advance of this the pu-
pills from the city will be received. The
days set apart for this are Monday,
Tuesday and Wednes, September Is, 1G,
and II. on which days the pupils from
Raleigh are asked to report at 8 o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Rose Nominated for Governor.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 3.-Dayid S.
Rose, of Milwaukee, was nominated for
Governor on the first ballot by the
Democratic convention here tonight.
A conservative estimate shows that
about % per cent of the 638 delegates
are gold Democrats, indicating that the
breach, which has long existed in the
party has been bridged over.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Forts on the Qui Vive.
(Ry the Associated Press.

NI1y <AFoVNItAtNU IN"t''J
New London, Sept. AT . O'Clock
tonight the dispatches received at head
quarters indicated that there would be
another attack on Fort Wright before
midnight. 1t was reported that the ships
at 9:30 were making preparations to
make an attack he forts are fully ad-
vised of the movements of the attacking
fleet If an attack is not made, the bat
tleships will probably consolidate with
Admiral Coglan's ships and make CON
certed attack upon Newport in the early
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
HORRIBLE DEATH ATLAwNnALE,
Engineer Caught in a Belt and Frightfully
Eangled
(Snecial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Shelby, n. c., Sept 4.-Robert VIII
liams, engineer for the Cleveland cotton
mills, was instantly killed at Lawndale
last night at o'clock in dynamo belt.
While he was standing near the belt,
working with pump, the steam began
to ooze from it, when he stepped back
into the belt, which carried him around
the wheel twice, breaking his neck. jaw
bone, leg, and mangling his body very
much. Williams was twenty-five Years
old and the son of j. w. Williams, good
citizen of the county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Big Enrolment Indicated.

Principal John z. Ray, of the Institu-
tion for the Blind, expects the largest
opening in the history of the institu-
tion Although the work will not begin
before September 18th, applications from
90 students have already been received.
1t is expected that there will be 300 the
first day. and that the total enrolment
will reach about $40. There will be
something like 100 students this year who
were not in the institution last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
The Craven Primary.
Especial to News. and observer.) }

New Bern, N. c., Sept 4.-The return
from the primary held in Craven county
Wednesday shows Biddle to be re-nomi
mated for sheriff by over 500 majority, o.
H. Guion nominated unanimously for the
Legislature, VIM. Watson re-nominated
for clerk, and d. L. Roberts for treasurer.
The fight between Z. NJ. Green, the pres
ent register of deeds and Geo. B. Waters,
his opponent, was very close, Waters
winning by only one vote. The utmost
harmony prevails throughout the con-
vention, and the entire primary election
passed off without any i'll feeling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
With "Gllms Donsed "

(By the Associated Press)
New London, Conn. Sept 4.-This mes
sage was received from Prospect Hill,
Fishers Island at 9:3e o'clock tonight;
-Four vessels moving rapidly from the
cast towards Fort Wright; three in rear
have lights extinguished. They were
about 0,O00 yards distant"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
AT TACK BY FLEET ON
WARTAUK POINT
Ships Preparing for Another
Bombardment of Fort
Wright.
(By the Associated Press.)

Montauk, L. T.. Sept. 5.-Mortauk was
attacked by the enemys ships this af-
ternoon. The Mayflower appeared in the
bay at o'clock. She was followed by
the Panther and Supply. The weather
was misty and the vessels were not de~
tected until they had entered the bay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Famous Ostrich Falls Dead.
(By the Associated Press.)

Williamsport, Pa, Sept. Awhile be-
ing prepared for a race on the Lycomnt
county fair grounds this afternoon, th'
racing ostrich, Oliver w, owned by the
Florida ostrich farm, fell dead. The bir'
became entangled in its harness and was
choked to death.
Oliver w. was forty-fve years old
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
To Train Civilian Rifiemen.
(By the Associated Press.)

Sea Girt, N. j., Sept. AT the annual
meeting of the National Rifle Association
of America, held here this evening, Gen.
eral Spencer, president of the organiza-
tiOn, announced that President Roose-
velts approval of the proposition to re-
organize the association along truly ma
tional lines is assured. The plan pro-
vides for the training of civilian rifemen,
particularly those who would be likely
to serve in case of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
McgRYDE FOR THE SENATE.
Robesons Nominations for the Bouse 9. Il.
Hall and J Britt.
(snecial to News and obs

Especial to News and Observer
Lumberton, N. c., Sept. 4.-Robes IN
County Democratic convention today
made the following nominations: For
Senate, Capt 7. McBryde: for House,
Geo. H. Hall and E. ]. Britt: Clerk of
Superior Court, w. H. Humphrey; Sher-
iff, G. B. Mcleod; Register of Deeds, j.
N Buie Treasurer, T. Kinglaw: Coro-
ner, r. S. Bond; County Commissioners
A. r. McEachern, E. G. Nye, j. w. Car
ter, r. u. Caldwell and M. L. Marley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Mrs. Hart Dead.
ecial to News and Observer }

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilson, n. c., Sept. AIRS Lula
Whitfield Hart. relict of Mr.. Weddcll
Hart, died here today at Il O'Clock. She
leaves one child, Spencer Hart. Mrs.
Fl. G. Connor, of this place, and Mrs r.
H. Speight, of Edgecome, are sisters of
the deceased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Statue of Frederick Unveiled.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Posen, Prussian Poland, Sept. A
statu of Emperor Frederick was unveiled
here today in the presence of Emperor
William, Empress Victoria, the Crown
Prince Frederick William, Field Marshal
Count Won Buelow, the cabinet ministers
and many other nobilities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
4 Barkentine Wrecked.
(By the Associated Press. J

IBy the AssOclaled Prtss.J
Nassau, New Providence, Sept 4.-The
barkentine Harry Merryday, of Jackson
vile, Fla, Captain Allison, stranded on
Long Island, August 80, and was totally
lost. The crew escaped and the cargo
and materials of the vessel were saved.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
A ssigned to Coast Artillery.

Lieut.. Bruce Gotten, United States
army having reported his arrival at San
Francisco, Cal, from Manila, P. L., has
been assigned to the Oath company, coast
artillery and will join that company at
Fort Flagler, Wash. Army and Navy
Register.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05

Hon. c.. B. Watson, of Winston can
didate for the United States Senate, is
in the city He reports the Democratic
prospects as bright as could be ished for
in Forsythe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Ed. Smith Under Arrest.
Especial to News and Observer }

(SpeclaI 70 News and UbSerVer.)
Salisbury N. c., September A.
Ed. Smith, who claims to be a resident
os Alamance county, was arrested here
this afternoon, suspected of being a Grim
iDal Of the same name wanted in Georgia
and on whose head there is a reward of
81 900. Smith is in Jail awaiting advices
from Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
sOufriere Again in Eruption.
(By the Associated Press.)

lBY the ASSoclated PreSs.J
Castrics, Island of st. Lucia, B. w. l.,
Sept. 4.-The coast telephone service re-
ports that violent eruption of the Sou
friere volcano. on the Island of st. Vim
cent, was observed at midnight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Rear Admiral Wise Relieved.
(By the Asgoeiated Press. J

N1yg V4IN N7-NF'E7E' = '7'I
Washington, Sept. Am order issued
by the Navy Department relieves Rear
Admiral w C. Wise from duty as a
member of the general board on Septem-
Der goth, and assigns him to the Pensa-
cola navy yard and station as command
ant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Iowa Democratic Convention.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 3.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention here today nomi-
mated a State ticket headed by Richard
Burke, of Mahaska, for Secretary of
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
WOODY's BAD RECORD
Arrested for Rape Ee Confesses to Two Rob-
berries
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury, N. c., Sept. Al. M. Woody,
the white man wanted in Greensboro for
rape, was arrested at Spencer yesterday
evening and taken to Greensboro this
morning. He confesses to intimacy with
the young woman, who prefers the
charges, put saws no violence was used.
He admitted to officers here that he had
committed two robberies at Spencer re-
Gently. His home is in Lynchburg, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Fighting Near Prices Neck.
(By the Associated Press.l }

(By the Assoclated Press.)
New London, Conn. Sept. 1.-THE fol-
lowing message has been received al
headquarters
Fort Adams: District Adjutant just
reports from Fort Adams heavy attack
being made from rear fleet, believed
near Prices Neck.
(Signed) RUSSELL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Ice Mission Band

The Ice Mission Band will meet this
afternoon at $50 o'clock in room NJ.
C12, Tucker building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
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TWO THOUSAND DEAD.
Another Eruption of Mont Pelee ;
Reported. ;
CRv the Associated Press. !

4 Castries, Island of st. Lucia, B. Z
\ w. l., Sept. As p m.-The royal \
X mail steamer Yare arrived here this /
= afternoon from the Island of Mar \
X Unique. She brings the report that \
K a violent volcanic eruption occurred X
\ there last night, and that about \
X 1000 persons are said to have per- <
X ished. Large numbers Of people \
\ are leaving the island \
x ).
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
NO AGREEMENT REACHED
The Mine Workers Did Not Confer
With the Operators.
DARK OUTLOOK IN ANTHRACITE FIELDS
Baer Says the Strike Cannot be SeliE d rx-
cept on Terms Hitherto Stated by the
Operators. Stone and the
Extra Session.
Extra Session
(By the Associated Press J

Roanoke, Va. Sept IA telegram was
received here this afternoon from Vice
PRESIDENT and General Manager T.. T..
Johnson, of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, stating that meet
ing of the United Mine Workers, held at
Keystone, w. Va, the strike Of the
coal miners. which has existed in the
Pocahontas and other bituminous coal
fields of the Vlrginias since June c, last.
was declared off, and that all the men
were ordered to return TO work on next
Monday. The Norfolk and Western Off
cials here have not yet been advised
as to how the strike was settled, or what
concessions, if any, were granted by
either side.
The IRE which has been raging in the
Baby mine at Pocahontas since Monday
night, was still burning today.
General Manager Johnson, of the Nor
folk and Western, was reached tonight
by telephone and asked by a represen-
tative of the Associated Press what the
basis of settlement of the strike was
He replied that there was no agreement
at all, the mine-workers simply declaring
the strike off and ordering the men to
return to work or next Monday. There
was nc conference with the mine opera
tors or others interested in the strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Southern League.

Atlanta 4, New Orleans 2.
Chattanooga 8, Memphis 0.
Nashville /, Little Rock g.
Birmingham 13, Shreveport lS. Called
ninth inning; darkless)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05

There are now registered at Wake
Forest College 24S students. This is a
fine number for the opening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Eastern LIE lgue.

Providence 8. Newark 1.
Buffalo /, Toronto 2.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
American League.

At Chicago r. H. E.
Chicago. :. O3O110*-6 10 2
Boston. =. .......OOOOOO10O-1 II 2
(Second Cameo R. H. Z.
Chicago. :. ....O1OOOOOOO-1 5 4
Boston. :. 34O1O-11 IS 1
At Detroit R. H. e.
Detroit. ...OOOOOOO40-4 8 7
Philadelphia :. 100000 0-13 IS 1
At st. Louis r. H E.
st. Louis. ....21OO3OO3*-9 16 1
Washington :. 20OOO-3 8 8
At Cleveland r. Fl. Z.
Cleveland. . ....0O24 0 20 1 *-I 10 5
Baltimore. :. ....C1O1OOO3O-5, I 1
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-05
Rebate of Tax on Tobacco.

by the Associated Press.)
Washington, Sept. 4.-Conmissioner
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
TILED HEARTHS OF GREAT VALUE

Something which may not sound re-
markable is a hearth tiled with small
squares OF real old fashioned Whitby tet.
When one remembers that Whitby has for
years been out OF fashion, and that a sud-
den rise to favor would materially in
crease its price, the hearth, for its stone
alone, may become valuable. The owner
of this freside flooring does not deem il
valuable. simply because the material was
obtained when the original Jet workers
were on the verge of extinction.
Every piece OF stone is made the founda-
ton OF something more valuable than it.
self-a gem may be embedded or glass
covered miniature of some celebrity may
form centre. while here and there the
dainty fancy of noted worker In enamel
or oil colors renders the particular slab
an object of envy. Ten thousand dollars
is the value put upon this drawing room
hearth by its proud possessor.
The hearth and floors of present day
bookworm are decorated with tiles bear
ing sketches from Bibles issued as early
as 1465 and 1467. Gold d-covered cement
was used in joining the tiles. Many years
of labor were consumed in procuring sub
jects for the tablets, while artists of
ancient day decorations were paid large
sums of money to produce the primitive
drawings faithfully.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

There may be people who think that
the life OF valet to a millionaire is one
of ease and pleasure. To this the valet
would be likely to reply, Let them try
it," The life which is not our own gen
orally looks pleasanter than the one
which Is The coal miner envics the
capitalist, and sometimes the capitalist
has been known to envy the coal miner.
He argues that he would rather have
health than wealth, and happy home
than seat on the stock exchange. and
he reflects not that the poor workingman
whom he ervies frequently has none of
these four things and has to get along
without even the alleviations of good
cigars, fine wines, and a fur-lined over
coat. The life OF workingman is not
all roses.
The valet Of a rich man, IL is true has
a good home, good clothes and good pay,
and also the chance of picking up his
masters loose iewelry and cash and max
ing off with it, if he be so inclined. He
may argue that if cashiers and bank
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
Women Heroes in France.

France this year included no women in
the list of those to whom she gave mill
tary medals of honor. The last woman to
receive the medal was Nine. Matrinal.
cantiniere of the Twenty ninth Dragons,
decorated last July; but in France there
are thirteen women wearing on their
breasts the military medal given only in
recognition of uncommon bravery
Thirty three women in all have received
the decoration, but the otter twenty have
followed their old friends and comrades
who died on the battIefelds where the
women prove their courage. Only thirteen
remain to wear the medals and tell the
stories OF the deeds that won them.
Most Of the women are old, gray-haired,
comfortable. given over to domestic peace
or the most unmartial business occupa-
tions, but they have seen stirring sights in
their day. There was Marie Vialar, the
first cantiniere of France, for instance.
She was living until a few years ago,
and her name is still honoTed in the One
Hundred and Thirty-first Regiment of the
line. She was only twenty-five when she
''NA INV "i NY " iht III Sue
was good to look at, and she carried the
heart of a soldier under the blouse Of
the cantiniere.
In the war of 1870 she DISTINGUISHED her
self even more signally. Her regiment
demanded the medal of honor for nor, but
she waited sixteen years before lie deco
ration was given to her
Soeur Gregoire was another heroine of
the Crimea. She had made the Italian
campaign and won fame there, but in the
Crimea she achieved wonders Fer left
arm was amputated on the field OF battle,
but that did not keep her from going with
her regiment to China. where she died.
Maman Chocalot as the soldiers called
her, Jean Bannemere by baptism, was
another of the early cantinleres, and one
of the most popular ever known in the
French army. She had not the slightest
comprehension of the meaning of the
word fear, and the stories of her reckless
daring would fill a book.
Carrying an important military des-
patch, she was captured by Prussians, and
she swallowed the despatch before the
eyes Of her captors. The deed won her a
decoration. and years after the medal of
honor was given her.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
A LiUmg EpHapk.

(By Ebert Border Hermann.)
When l am summoned from this land,
And told that earthly life is spent.
/ wish my virtuous deeds to stand
As one enduring monument.
Erect no scriptured tomb OF stone
To claim for me righteous life:
Far better i remain unknown.
Like those who fall in deadly strife.
For death itself / have no fear.
'Tis for the acts leave behind.
That they grow brighter year by year
And perish with the close of time.
And, then, long after am dead.
Oh, how much grander are my deeds
Than marble slabs so seldom read,
Forgotten and O'ergrown with weeds!
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

Its sections are members of the
city, county, and State Federations
of Clubs, of the local Councils of
Women; the national body is a
member of the National Council of
Women of the United States, and
of the international Council of
Women.
Its motto, Faith and Humanity"
expresses it's ideals and its work.
With constant faith in the wise
purposes of God, it feels it can help
in carrying out these purposes only
by considering humanity and doing
what il can for those who are not
fortunate in their condition, which
may include both rich and poor. 1t
conceives the mission of Israel to
be to show that faith in God is love
for fellow-men, expressed in the
words of the great prophet, "To do
justice, to love mercy, and let
righteousness flow as q stream"
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
WELCOME, PRINCE HENRY !

A Ballad. Air: Welcome, Royal Charlie" "
(By Rev. ]. N. E. Mckee,
Welcome, thou prince of royal line.
From o'er the sea Germania's sign
That she with us would intertwine
In peace and aims fraternal.
Welcome the dove that bears the branch
And futters o'er each town and ranch,
From Maine to California.
CHORUS:
And oh, but you've been long in coming,
Long, long, long in coming:
OH but you've been long in coming,
Royal Henry.
Here German sires have come to dwell,
To till the soil on mount or dell,
And join in busy trade as well,
With heart and hand so ready.
Their honest ways have helped us much
At all good points they've come in touch
With all that We regard as such
In Nations life and progress.
tChorus.)
III.
We're sovereigns in this Western land.
No subjects here to kiss the hand
OF King or Kaiser howe'er grand,
But welcome be Prince Henry,
We're Freedoms sons. from sea to sea,
To God alone we bend the knee,
In Church and State we all are free,
And so be you, Prince Henry,
tChorus)
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

The Council of Jewish Women
owes its birth to the impulse of the
Parliament of Religions. held at the
Worlds Fair in Chicago in '93. The
inspiration of the Congress of jew
ish Women held at that time was
so great that permanent organiza-
ton was formed.
The council has as its object "To
bring about closer relations among
Jewish women; to furnish by an
organic union a medium of COM
munication and means of prose-
cutting work of common interest;
to further united efforts il behalf
of Judaism by supplying means of
study; to further united efforts in
behalf of the work of social reform
by the application of the best phil
anthropic thought"
Judaism has always been re-
ligion based on knowledge and
thought, and the Jewish women are
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
The Woes Of a Valet.

presidents are paid extra money for being
worthy to fill positions of trust. and oc-
casionally fall by the wayside, he, with
out the bank officials salary, has good
excuse for doing likewise. If he does not
take this course of reasoning the wear
and tear Of his honesty is worth consid-
ering.
Moreover, he frequently has other
strains on his conscience. in which his
course of procedure is less easy to de-
fine For instance, there are the mes
sages which he is obliged to deliver,
which he knows are fabricatons. to put
it mildly. 1t is worth some money to
have to twist ones moral feelings like
that But the experience of a Connecti-
cut valet, who is suing his former mas
ter for s.. 600 in consideration of unusual
services, Is beyond everything. He de-
clares that he had to take care of the
chickens in an Incubator and break In
his masters new shoes. The chickens
might be forgiven, but most people would
much rather pinch their consciences than
their feet.