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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
THE WORST rs OVER.
But Water Has Damaged Paterson Almost as
Much as the Fire.
(By the Associated Press.)

L
New York, March 3.-The great flood
that has inundated a large part of the
mill section of Paterson, N. j., subsided
somewhat during the night and it is be-
lieved the worst is over. The damage
was very great. 1t is estimated that the
loss wrought by the flood is as large as
that by the fire, while it is said there is
little or no insurance to cover it. Many
more families have been rendered home
less by the flood than were made so by
the fire. Along the water front on both
sides of the river almost everything is
wrecked, foundations and roadbeds having
been eaten away and about everything in
sight more or less damaged
The East Jersey Water Company is
by far the worst sufferer from the flood.
The entire filtration plant of the company,
the construction of which was almost COM
plete, is wiped out. The contract price
for the work was $500, ,000 all of which is
lost to the company. In addition to this
much of the intake of the company is de-
stroyed and the probabilities are that in
all the loss TO the company will amount
to a million and half dollars.
A bridge at Dundee Island near Pas
sale, n. j., was washed away last night.
1t was reported that six persons who
were or the bridge were drowned, but
their names could rot be learned Eff
forts today to identify the persons in this
accident were without result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
ENGAGEMENT NEAR MANILA.
Constabulary Fly Before Insurgents Eleven
of the Former XII led.
(By the Associated press ]

Manila March 3.-Twenty-five members
of the constabulary of Morong. ten miles
from Manila, encountered eighty well
armed insurgents today. The former fled.
after eXpending all their ammunition.
Eleven of the constabulary are unac-
counted for, and it is believed they were
killed or captured. The same band of in
surgents turned back a commissarv
wagon, but did not molest the escort of
three men.
Forces of constabulary and military are
securing the country, and bands Of insur
gents and ladrones are focking to the
Island of Leyte. The constabulary offi-
cials have been notified of the arrival Of
malcontents there from Bohol and other
places. They are well armed and are
serving under Capie An extra force OF
constabulary will endeavor to handle the
malcontents.
General Lukban has offered to assist i'm
suppressing the insurgents if given
certificate that he conducted his share
of the war according to civilized usages.
His offer has not yet been considered fa
Yorably.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04

noted in the newspapers the glowing ac-
counts of the work being done in Ameri-
can ship yards.
Mr.. Frye replied that he had seen a
paragraph to the effect that Mr.. Furness
of Great Britain, had made a contract
recently for the construction of eight
steamships in American yards. The fact
was that the contract had been made for
the construction of the eight steamships
in Great Britain.
In response to an inquiry by Mr.. Clay
(Georgia), Mr.. Frye said there was no
law now which required that Americans
should be employed upon American ships.
The pending bill, he said, provided that
during the. first year one fourth of the
crews of American vessels should be
citizens of the United States, the second
year one-third and the third year one
half.
Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Bacon both insisted
that the crews of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company were largely Chinese, and
the former read the testimony of the
captain of the steamship China, of the
Pacific Mail steamship, showing that
about two-thirds of the crew were Chi
nese.
The Senate then went into executive
session and adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
CAPTURE OF CONVOY
In Killed and Injured and
Prisoners the British
Lost 362 Men
(By the Associated Press.)

London, March 3.-In a dispatch from
Pretoria dated today Lord Kitchener
sends details Of the disaster TO the es-
cort of the convoy of empty wagons at
Vondonop, southwest of Klerksdorp.
Transvaal Colony. The British casualties
in killed and injured and prisoners reach
the total of 362. In addition the Beers
captured two guns.
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson, who COM
manded the British force and who has
returned to Kraaipan, Cape Colony, with
nine officers and 245 men, reports that
when his advanced guard was within ten
miles of Klerksdorp, during the morning
of February 25th. the Beers opened a
heavy rifle fire on the troops from the
scrub. The burghers were driven off and
the convoy resumed it's march when a
more determined attack was made on the
convoy's left flank, the Beers getting
within a hundred yards and stampeding
the mules harnessed to a number of wa
gons. The attacking forces were again
driven off. At about $50 in the morning
the rear guard was attacked by a strong
force of Beers, and simultaneously, an
other body of Beers boldly charged the
center of the convoy and stampeded the
mules in all directions, throwing the es
cort into confusion, during which the
Beers charged and recharged, riding down
the separated British units. The fight
ing lasted for two hours, during which
the two British guns and a POM pom al
most exhausted their ammunition. A
detachment of two hundred mounted in
fantry from Klerksdorp attempted to re-
inforce the British but were held in check
by the Beers.
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson adds that
the strength of the Beers was estimated
at from 200 to ZOO. Commandants Del
arey, Kemps, Celliers, Lemmer, Wolma-
rams and Potgieter were all present. Com
mardart Lemmer is said to have been
killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
TOWNS ISOLATED
BY RAIN AND FLOOD
A Train From Asheville
Reaches Marshall.
NO LIVES REPORTED LOST
The Narrow Escape Of Party From
Biltmore.
EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS BADLY FLOODED
The Whole County is Reported as Affected by
the Rising Waters. The Tar at High
Water Mark and Still
SwsIjinu
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especial TO News and ODSerVef)
Asheville, N. c., March 3.-The flood
situation at points west of here con-
tinues serious. Reports of disastrous
results of the storm still come in. Sew
eral hundred hands are at work cleaning
the track between Asheville and Mar
shall, and one train went through.
Four men reached here this morning
from Hot Springs. They travelled for
ty-five miles on horseback and geUort
all roads very much washed. They say
Hot SPRINGS IS cut off from communi-
cation in every direction. The c.anIage
to Mountain Park Hotel is estimated TO
be fifty thousand dollars. The hotel is
almost filled with guests. Seven tenths
OF the bridges in the county are gone.
On the Biltmore estate, while the roads
were flooded. the head coachman, Mat
thews, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. King, the
housekeeper at Biltmore, had narrow
escape from death Mr.. Vanderbilt's s
faVorite horses were drowned. The party
started to drive along the river road and
We're washed into the river while at
tempting TO cross the flooded road. They
stayed in the water an hour. They were
finally rescued by Ferryman Brooks, of
the estate. The horses were those driven
by Mrs Vanderbilt, given to G. w. Van
derbilt by his mother, Mrs. w. Fl. Van
derbilt and highly priced by owner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News and Circulation

Henry a superb casket of sterling sill
YER ornamented with insignia and trim
mings of gold, containing the address
presented earlier by Mayor Wells. To
this address the Prince responded brief
ly. Carriages We're again taken by the
party, who were driven throu9h the
beautiful residence section of the west
end into Forest Park and to the waiting
train, which mad been hauled there for
their convenience. At II o'clock the
train left for Chicago.
In his response to Mayor Wells ad-
dress at the St. Louis Club Prince
Henry said;
''You know whose representative I am.
I want you all to know the object of my
mission to the United States, to cement
the friendly bonds existing between the
two countries.
Il want you to know that Germany
is ever ready to exchange greetings and
to shake hands across the Atlantic when
ever you are ready TO do so.
Il am also the representative of a
nation which is ever ready to fight, a
nation of arms, but not beligerant ma
tion.
my sovereign is ever an advocate of
peace and intends keeping his peace with
the nations.
Sc lam deeply impressed by the vast
nes sof your country and the large
ness of it's commerce and resources This
greatness grows upon me daily as / trvel
through your lard.
Il find that the United States is worth
having as a friend
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
FfsH-POL THIEVES AGAIN.
Clothing Stolen From Prof Riddick's House
and Residence Of Mr.. Ruth.

Prof. Wallace C. Riddick's house was
visited Sunday night by the thieves of
fishing pole fame. and clothes belonging
to Mr. Wiley Riddick were carefully
hooked from chair in the room, four dol
lars and some tobacco distracted from the
pockets, and the garmens carefully re-
placed A dim light was burning in the
room at the time. The window faced the
back yard
Early yesterday morning the residence
of Mr.. NJ W. Ruth, on North Person
street, was broken into. The burglars
forced the window blinds of the room in
which Mr.. Ruth was sleeping. The win
dow glass was smashed by large rock.
and the thieves grabbed Mr.. Ruth's trous-
ers and made off. Later in the day yes
terday Mr.. Ruth found his clothes under
the steps at the home of Mr. Rudy around
the corner. Nothing was secured by the
thieves but a plug of tobacco
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
CHARLES BROADWAY ROUss.
Death of This Philanthropist at New York Of
Heart Disease.

New York March 3.-Charles Broadway
Rouss died here today.
Mr.. Rouss had suffered from heart dis
ease and dropsy.
Mr. Rouss was born at Woodsboro: Md,
in 1886. He first engaged in business in
Winchester. Va, served in the Confed-
crate army and then came to New York
in 1866. He had been in business here
continually from that time. He erected
at his own expense a monument to dead
Confederate soldiers in Mount Hope
Cemetery, this city, founded physical
laboratory at the University of Virginia,
and gave 100000 for Confederate monu-
ment to be located al Richmond, Va
Some years ago Mr.. ROuss became blind
He offered ST. 600 to anyone who could
restore his sight, but the reward was
never successfully claimed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
II. and B. Beers Cotton Letter.
Especial to News and Observer.


Especial to News and Observer
New Orleans, La, March 3.-Our mark
ct opened points higher, notwithstand-
ing Liverpool adyices were discouraging
and improved II points additional on the
light Houston and New Orleans esti-
mates for tomorrow. Realizing near the
close occasioned a decline of points
from the top, making the net gain 10
points on today. Port receipts for the
three days are the same as last year
but the four leading interior towns dur
ing the same time have received 2S, ,0O0
against q ,0O0 last year, and the semi
weekly interior receipts for the thirteen
leading towns are estimated ct As, ,0O0
against $4,000 last year. Manchester
cables state that the Indian trade was
dull during the week with few offers.
There were occasional sales of staples to
China, but on the whole sellers were
unable to make much progress. Buyers
are closely watching the cotton receipts
and are led to the inference that the crop
may exceed 10,500,0 600 bales, in which case
they anticipate lower prices In the
meanwhile whatever movement there NAV
be in the immediate future in America
supplies there are considered ample for
the present. Sentiment continues very
bullish on the expectation of decided
decrease in receipts. H. & B. BEER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
INCREAsE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Eacn Rural Free Delivery Carrier Gets a Hun
dred Dollars More.

An increase Of twenty per cent has
been made in the salaries OF all the
Rural Free Delivery carriers in North
Carolina.
The present salary of these carriers is
$500 year With the increase it is
brought up to 5000 year and as these
salaries are paid out at the Raleigh post
office for the State, it means about S10,-
OC more year distributed from this
point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
A Sec md Report.
(By the Associated Press.)

ASheville, n. c., March 3.-Reports
which reached here today from the wes-
tern section of North Carolina are to the
effect that the damage to railroads and
country roads caused by the recent storm
and flood is enormous, but it is known
that no lives were lost. Several towns in
the western part of the streets have been
cut off entirely from communication since
last Thursday. The railway situation is
slightly improving and an accommoda-
tion train left for Marshall this afternoon.
The railroads are employing all possible
means to hasten the repairing of their
lines.
Two of Mrs. George Vanderbilts favor
ite horses perished in the flood at Bilt-
more and several employees at the Van
derbilt home almost lost their lives be-
fore being rescued by a ferryman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Report For February.

In the Climate and Crop Bulletin Of
the Weather Bureau for the month of
February, issued by the U. s. Department
of Agriculture. appears the following re-
port from North Carolina:
Difficult to ascertain true condition of
winter wheat and oats on account of slight
evidence of growth above ground, reports
very unfavorable; weather since 18th bet
ter; ground covered with snow for week;
warmer, moist weather now starting
growth tobacco seeds sproutiEg nicely"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
HENRY AT ST. LOUIS.

ry of Prussia spent four hours IN St.
Louis today, during which time he was
royalty entained. A short reception at
Union Station, the presentation of an
address of welcome by Mayor Wells,
and similar address by committee of
Germany army and navy veterans and 4
short reception preceded drive through
the business section of the city to the
west end, where at the ST. Louis Club
the Prince and his suite. With the re-
ception committee took breakfast.
There Mayor Wells presented Prince
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
COMMISSIONER BRUNER APPOINTED
As Member of the Board to Make Awards For
the Best County Display.
Charleston Evening Post.

Gov. McSweeney has appointed three
commissioners to examine the county
exhibits in the agricultural palace and
make the award of the 81 900 prize Of
fered for the best exhibit The COM
missioners appointed by the Governor
are Col. Henry Dosch commissioner from
Oregon; Hon. T. X. Bruner, commits
sioner from North Carolina. and Hon. F..
S. Carver, commissioner from Missouri
The commissioners will begin at once
the work of studying the exhibits, though
it will be some time before they will
complete their work. 1t is thought that
the award will be ready to report March
20, South Carolina Day, when the award
will be made
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
THIRTY DAYS GIVEN
North Carolina Must Then
File Answer in the South 81
Dakota Suit.
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Especial to News and Observer t#
Washington, d. c., March 3-ThW 81
preme Court today granted the StatN
North Carolina thirty days to file ansye
IN the South Dakota suit. This was grant
ed on motion of Attorney General CLINE
and ex-Chief Justice Shepherd, Of counse
for our State.
The House committee has favorably re
ported Representative Claude KitchinI
viii 10 pay +. Y. Ramsey, of Rocli
Mount, $43O47, balance due his father
salary of collector Of customs.
Representative Thomas has been pr
ised that another life saving sta
would be established at or near Bead
Mr.. Thomas bill to establish life
station on Bogue Inlet, which passA2 Oh
House, has been reported favordRy 4
the Senate committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
RUN BY THE TROOPS
Police and Soldiers Guard
Street Cars. Trouble
Brewing.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, March 3.-Cars are run
ming on the main line of the Norfolk
Railway and Light Company here today,
but the services of the entire police
force together with the list regiment OF
Virginia We're deemed necessary to start
the wheels. partial compromise in the
matter of bonding caused many of the
strikers to return to work but they soon
begun to quit again and trouble is brew
ing. A squad of militiamen occupy the
front and rear platform of every car
with police guard inside. In Hunter
vile, where the majority of the strikers
live wives, mothers, sisters and children
of the men stand on the tracks and defy
the motormen to run over them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
A NOTE TO THE PORTE.
Turkey Denies All LIABILITY in the Stone Kid
mapping Case.
(By the Associated Press. J

Constantinople, March 3.-The United
States Minister, John G. A. Leishman, has
presented a note to the Porte regarding
the capture of Miss Ellen M. Stone by
the brigands, demanding the punishment
of the guilty parties. The Porte, in re-
plying, repudiates responsibility and de-
MES all liability.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Washington Industrial News.
Especial to News and Observer j


Washington, N. c., March S.-The =
Peterson Company has moved into neu.
and larger quarters on Market street
There is unusual activity in real estate
circles here. Property is bid for as soon
as it is offered. 1t is reported that the
Swift Meat Company have made large
offer for an important piece OF property
here on Main street.
The Philadelphia baseball club through
their secretary. notified DIR. Sam L. Mich
olson, owner of the baseball park here
that they would come here to train
March goth. They will bring thirty men,
The new building of the N. s. Fulford
Company will be forty-fve feet front, one
hundred feet deep and three stories high
They will tear down the old place at once
and be in their new place by July first.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
FOR DEALING IN FUTURES.
The Supreme Court Upholds the Illinois Law
Imposing Fine
CBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 3.--The United
States Supreme Court today affirmed the
decree of the Supreme Court of Illinois
in the case of Alfred G.. Booth, VS.. the
State of Illinois involving the validity
Of the State statute imposing fine of
from $40 to $1,000 for dealing in futures
The decision of the State court upheld
the law and today's opinion sustained
that decision. The opinion was handed
down by Justice Fuller and was dissent
ed from by Justices Brewer and Peck
ham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Three Lives Lost.
fRv the associated Press

Tby IHt EsSUCTdItu FTtSo.T
Augusta, Ga, March 3.-Three lives
were lost here in the flood which swept
down the Savannah River Saturday and
Sunday. Burt Lloyd white man, fell
from a freight car on a railway bridge
and was swept away. An unknown negro
was carried off the trestle and the reced
ing waters today disclosed the body of
negro boy near the foot of Mill street.
The water has declined three feet from
its highest mark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Flood Spends Its Force.
[By the Associated Press.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 3.-The
food in the Tennessee River has nearly
spent it's force and the crest will be
reached here at six O'Clock tonight with
tide of 81 feet, which is four fee above
the danger line. The Tennessee and it's
tributaries above this point are falling
steadily.
The damage has not been as great as
was anticipated, owing to warnings given
by the new flood signal service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
ROOSEVELT WILL GO.
The Date Has Not Yet Beet Set For His 1vrip TO
Charleston.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March ga delegation of
prominent citizens of Charleston, S. c..
had a conference with President Roose-
welt today in regard to his attending the
Charleston Exposition. The delegation
strongly urged the President to keep his
engagement to visit the exposition, and
assured him a most cordial welcome.
The President told the delegation that 4
nothing intervened to prevent he would
take great pleasure in visiting Charles
ton and the Exposition some time in thCI
near future. The party was invited ID
luncheon with the President The dele
cation consisted of Mayor Smyth, Alder
men Rhett and Kellock, representing th[
city, and President Wagner. Mr.. Hemp
hill and DR.. Gadsden of the Exposition
BoardA
After luncheon it was stated that nk
date could now be fixed for the visit bl
that it probaBIsA would take place late
the present nionthsln as g, x-yus}llg'
Secretary Cortelyou will take up The ~ MS
ter with the Exposition authorities 4
the railroad officials with a view Il !.
lecting a date that would be most a.
Venient to all concerned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
THREE CARS WRECKED.
An Accident Near Advance in Which Two
Persons Are Hurt
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Especial to News and Observer.)
WinstonS Salem, N. c.. March 3.-Three
cars of the freight train which left Win
ston- Salem today for Charlotte We're
wrecked near Advance. The track was
torn W for some distance and two pas
sengers in the caboose We're painfully in
jured by being thrown from their seats.
The track was not cleared until nine
o'clock tonight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Train Service Resumed.
(Ry the Associated Press. J

Atlanta, Ca, March 3.-Train service
has been resumed on most of the lines
entering Atlanta which were crippled dur
ing the last few days on account of high
water. The Southern Railway is still
using the tracks of the Central between
Atlanta and Macon for through trains.
but the delay is not serious.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Citizens National Bank.

The Citizens National Banks statement
in today's paper shows that popular and
well oficercd institution to have deposits
aggregating 1854 ,615.35.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
EDGECOMBE Is FLOODED.
The River is at High Water Mark and Yet
Rising.
Especial to News and Observer

Tarboro, n. c., March 3.-The whole
of Edgecombe county is flooded. The
river is at high water mark and still
rising.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Postmasters Appointed.

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, March S,--The Presidel
today sent the following nominations
the Senate; Postmasters. North Carl
lima, ]. c. Walser, Lexington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-04
Refined Sugars Sell Lower.

(By the associated PressD
New York, NJ III 3.-All grades of re-
fined sugars weir reduced five points to-
day. !