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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
FLY IN SCAAT ATTIRE
Inmates Escape For Their
Lives From the Blazing
KeIIog Sanitarium.
(By the Associated Press.)

Battle Creek, Mich, Feb. 1S.-The Kel-
logg, or Seventh Day Adventist, sani-
tarium here. which was located on hill
at the highest point in the city, was de-
stroyed by fire early today and the prop
erty loss is estimated at from 100000 TO
100000,
SO far as can be learned there was no
loss of life among the 400 people in the
sanitarium. Mrs. H. G. Daniels, OF 81
dorado Ark. is the only person who was
seriously injured. She jumped or fell
from the fire escape at the third story
and sustained a broken leg.
The fire started In the bath room OF
the sanitarium, probably about the fur
mace. An alarm was turned in, but the
first company of firemen called could not
cope with the flames, which shot up the
elevator shaft to the roof like rockets.
A general call was then sent in, but
the fire was beyond control. The water
pressure was low and this added to the
handicap of the iremen, as the sanitar-
ium stood on a hill. In two hours the
building was in ruins and the hospital
was nearly destroyed.
1t is almost miraculous that the four
hundred sleeping inmates escaped with
their lives. Watchmen darted through
the corridors awakening them when the
fire was discovered. Few of them had
time to gather together any clothing,
escaping in their night clothing The
corridors was soon filled with smoke, and
about half of the patients were compelled
to make their way down the fire escapes
Mrs. II. c. Daniels, was on the fifth
floor. She was awakened by the cry OF
fire and rushed 70 the fire escape on the
fourth floor. She got down safely as far
as the third story. when she either
jumped or fell. she hardly knows which.
She is resting easily and is in no danger,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Daughter of 10 orton Weds
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. 1S--Miss Alice Nor
ton, fourth daughter of former Vice
President Morton, and Winthrop Ruth
erford We're married today in Grace
Episcopal Church. Rev. DR.. Hunting
ton. rector of the church, offlciateds The
wedding was simple in the extreme,
there being no bridesmaids and no de-
corations in the church except two bou
quets of ascension lilies that filled the
vases on the altar. Teh ushers were
Winthrop Chanler, Egerton Winthrop,
Jr., J. Borden Hartman, William r.
TraYers and Herman Duryea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
NORTH CAROLINA MILLS
MAY HAVE TO SHUT DOWN
Because Cotton Yarns Have Not Advanced in Pro-
portion to the Advance in Spot Cotton,
Says DR.. McAden.
Especial to News and observer)

ing, it is almost impossible for the mills
10 come out as good as even on their
manufactured goods. Our people are
getting the same prices now as they were
when cotton was selling around seven
cents. Cotton yarns have not advanced
like in proportion to the advance in spot
cotton. Just how long the mills will
hold out under these conditions, am un-
able TO say. Surely it will not be long"
Other manufacturers were approached
on the same subject, and they, with one
accord corroborated Dr.. McAdens state
lnent. One went SO far as to say that he
was afraid if conditions did not change
at an early day a number Of mills would,
of necessity, be compelled to shut down
until higher prices could be obtained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Keeue Gives S1", 900 to the Poor,
lBy the Associated presg.l

New York, Feb. 1S-The snow fall,
which began in this city soon after mid
night yesterday ceased last night and
by this morning the streets had been
cleared fairly well.
Jas. r. Keene, today gave $4,000 for
the relief Of the poor who suffered in
the blizzard of yesterday. 1t was the
duplication of a similar donation made
last winter by Mr.. Keene. and was sent
to the United Hebrew Charity Mr.
Keene also gave $4,000 to the charity
organization society.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
MISS Stone FREE :?
A ConstantinopIe Dispatch to
Paris Says She Has
Been Released.
(Bv lac Associated Press. J.

Paris, Feb, 1S.-The Temps this even
ing, publishes a dispatch from Constan-
tnople which announces that Miss Ellen
NJ Stone has been released by the brig
ands who have held her captive since
September Bird last and has been handed
over in good health, to the draggoman of
the American legation.
The dispatch adds that the ''Eev.
Tsilka has been arrested on the charge
of complicity in the Kidnapping OF Miss
StCne'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Leadsall North Carolina Daiesim News and Circulation

tries are as much entitled to be heard as
are the Filipinos, the Porto Ricans and
the Hawiians.
Another delegation appeared before
the House Judiciary Committee. Mrs
Carrie Chapman Gait urged that the
House investigate the results OF Woman
Suffrage in Idaho, Utah, Colorado ana
Wyoming.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Son of Boss" Tweed Drops Dead.
(By the Associated Press.

10y IuB AssOCldJcu' FTess.J
Stamford. Conn, Feb. 1S.-William NJ.
Tweed. aged S. son Of the late Tammany
chieftain Of that name, dropped dead at
his home here today of heart disease. Mr..
Tweed was formerly proprietor ofa MOTEL
In New York. but several years ago re-
tired from business and came to STAN
ford to live His wife and daughter sur
viye him,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Small Fire at Greensboro.

Especial to the News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c., Feb. 18.-At 1880
tonight fire broke out in DR.. Beall' s
stables, in South Greensboro. Owing 10
the promptness and efficiency OF the
fire department it was soon extinguish-
ed the damage being small.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
FAvoRs CHANTING THE DEMAND.
The Captain General of the Barcelona Fog q
Nine Hours nay.
(By the Associated Press.)

Barcelona, Feb. 1S.-The city of Bar
celona is in control of the troops, but
isolated bands Of strikers are still doing
considerable damage Rioters today at
tackled a prison van and attempted TO
release a number of strikers who had
been made prisoners. A striker fired on
the guard, VINO in return shot and killed
the man who fired on him.
A large lumber yard as behen burned
by incendiaries and several stores have
been pillaged.
The Captain General of Barcelona has
summoned a meeting OF the proprietors
of the metal works, at which he will
reconlmen granting the strikers de-
mend of nine hours work per day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Grandson of Davy Crockett Dead.
fBy tho Associatei prees.l

(Ey the Associated Press0
Little Rock, Ark. Feb. 18.-Col. Bob
Crockett father OF Secretary oi State
Crockett. aud grandson of Davy Crock
EFT. hero Of the Almo died at his home
in Stuttgart last night. All States Offices
closed today He was 7G years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Guenther For Brigadier General,
(By the Asgoelated Press.l

lBy the AssOclated PTess.J
washington, Feb. 18.-The President
today sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
Brigadier General, Col. Francis L.
Guenther, Artillery Corps; Jas. P. Plat,
of Connecticut, United States District
Judge for the District of Connecticut; :;
Thos. " McCallister, Collector Of Gus
toms. District Of Vicksburg, Miss; Geo.
Barclay Rives. of New Jersey, third
Secretary Of the Embassy of the United
States at Berlin.
Mr. Platt is son of Senator Platt. of
Connecticut.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
The Dental association.
(By the Associsted Press. J

Z
Atlanta Ca, Feb. 1S.-The Southern
branch of the National Dental Associa-
lion met here today in annual convention.
The attendance is large. During the
day number of papers of interest to the
profession were read, and the Presidents $
address was listened to. Officers will be
elected Friday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
McKelway's Letter to the President
Especial 10 News and Observer

Especial 10 News and Observer.)
Charlotte. n. c., Feb. 1S.-Rev. A. j.
McKelway, editor OF the Presbyterian
Standard, in q published card, states that
should anyone wish to publish the let
ter which ne wrote to the President In
regard to Postmaster Mullin, they can do so
If they will publish it entire. Mr.. Nc
Kelway states that he wrote the letter
with but one object In view. the better
ment of the service in Charlotte. 1t is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Lehigh 10 Play Our Colleges.

(By the Associated Press.)
Bethlehem Pa. Feb. 1S.-Lehigh Uni.
versity's baseball schedule for the COM
ing season includes the following:
March q and 2S, University OF Virginia,
at Charlottesville.
March 81 and April /, University of
North Carolina, at Salem and Chapel
Hill, respectively.
April Trinity, at Durham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19

The total insurance on the sanitarium
is $14S,50O In addition to the loss on
the building and it's contents the loss OF
the personal property of patients is
heavy. Nearly all of them lost their
wearing apparel and many lost valuable
jewelry. The building will be rebuilt at
apao
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Denies Discrimination Against Negro


Washington. Fob. 1S.--Commissioner Of
Education Harris was given a hearing
before the Senate Committee on Educa-
tlon and Labor today He denies that
there Is any discrimination against the
colored race in the distribution OF the
funds expended by the government for
educational purposes as has been
charged in some places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
The Machias Springs a Leak
(By The Associated Prels.l }

Pensacola, Fla, Feb 1S.--In drawing
Up TO the navy yard coal docks today the
United States gunboat Maehias was
caught by a heavy swell and driven with
such violence against the dock that one
OF her plates below the water line was
loosened. She sprung leak which viii
necessitate her remaining here several
days for repairs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Arrested For Robbing the Mails.


tBy the Associated PresS)
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 1S.-The Post
office inspector here has been advised OF
the arrest OF William Griffin aud Pierre
Alexander at Augusta, Ga. charged with
robbing The mails
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
TAR HEEL P0sTMAsTERg.
Tyre Clean Gets the Greensboro Office. Other
Corfrmations.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. 1S.--Confrmations by
the Senate:
Postmasters@North Carolina: Tyre
Glenn, Greensboro; J. H. Ramsay, Sails
bury; J. f. Wray, Reidsville; J. w C.
Long, Statesville; E. l.. Ware, Kings
Mountain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-19
Rev. Newman Hall Passes Away.
(By The Associated Press }

Lor6on, Feb. 1s.--Rev. Or. Newman
Hall, former chairman Of the Congrega-
tional Union, d:ed Today He was born
Nay 22t 1915
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
vEsPER SERVICE.
Young Peoples Societies United in
Outdoor Proqram.

Young Peoples Societies United in
Outdoor Program.
From Mondays Daily.
The members of the young peoples
societies of the down town churches
and the Y. w. C. A. and Y. M. G. A.
held union vesper service last night
on the lawn of Mrs. Charles Bachman.
119 West Fifth street. 1t was a beau
tiful evening and a large number We're
present; in fact, more than had been
expected. The meeting was ably con-
Quoted by C. w. Messenger from the
subject, Faith Is the Victory" The
Y. M. G. A. chorus was present and
added greatly to the success of the
meeting by rendering two vocal selec-
tions. Mrs. Edwin DUNCAN as organist
rand Russell Harper with the cornet ac-
companied the singing of the congre-
gation. Last evenings meeting was
both pleasant and helpful and it is
probable that these meetings will be
continued throughout the summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
CROP INDICATIONS FAVORABLE.
Weather Sage Predicts Banner Year
for Farmers.


Director Sage, of the Iowa weather
and crop service, has issued a revised
crop acreage in his report. The tabu-
lated reports of the acreage of corn re-
ceived from various counties show a
marked decrease since last month For
July l the estimated acreage was s.
693, 900, or 504,7S0 acres less than the
month previous. The decrease is said
to be due to the rain and floods.
The reports make better showing
than was anticipated and the follow.
ing estimates for July are:
Corn, 90; winter wheat, 96; spring
wheat, 81; oats, 95; rye, 9S; barley. 81;
fax, 80; potatoes, los; hay, 80; pas
lures, 107; apples, IS; plums, so;
grapes, 65 per cent.
The reports for July /. 1901, were as
follows:
Corn, 80; winter wheat, SO; spring
wheat, 50; oats. S5 rye, 95; flax, "a;
barley, 80; potatoes, %; hay, rs; pas,
lures, so; apples, 81; plums, 70;grapes,
80. On the whole the outlook is as
good as last year if the rains cease.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
Heavy Rains and Storms Play
Havoc in New York.
EQUALS J0HNsTO W N
Paul Fahrer Drowned at olean-
Trains Abandoned or Badly Delayed
on Western New York and PennsyI.
vania and Erie Roads.

Buffalo. N. y, July 7-Advices to-
day tell of further damage throughout
New York from heavy rains. In Allie
gheny county there were many wash
outs. On the Western New York and
Pennsylvania and Erie railroads, trains
were either abandoned or badly delay
ed. Much stock was killed by light
ming. Paul Fahrer, aged 10 years, was
drowned at Olean. At Belfast the flood
equals the deluge in the year of the
Johnstown disaster, although no lives
are reported lost. The Mohawk river
is out of its banks. From Rome east
ward to Carly all crops are lost in the
bottom lands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
FELoN FLEEs BY SEA.
Oregon Convict Steals Boat and Row.


Seattle, Wash, July Harry Tracy,
the fugitive Oregon convict, who has
defied and bafiied the sheriffs and sol
diers of two states. has removed the
terror of his presence from Seattle and
is row speeding down the Sound in a
rowboat with Sheriff Cudihee and
posse on the tug Sea Lion and two
armed revenue cutter launches in pur-
suit. Tracy impressed farm hand
into rowing his boat, which he had
stocked with blankets, clothing ammu-
milton and six days supply of cooked
food. He had fifteen hours start OF
the sheriff and marines and probably
ere this has landed safely at some wild
spot down the sound, murdered his
unwilling boatman, sunk his boat and
found temporary asylum in the forest
fastness OF northern Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
DEATH OF SAMUEL MARSH.

Passes Away at 11:o5 O'clock This
Morning at ottumwa Hospital.
[From Mondays Dai!y.I
At the Ottumwa hospital this morn
ing at 11:05 O'Clock occurred the death
of Samuel Marsh. whose home was
three and a half miles north of Batav-
ia. The deceased is mourned by four
children-David Marsh, who is well
known among railroad men in this
city; Chas. Marsh, who resides at Ba-
tavia: Mrs. Millie Sheets, who resides
at 302 Miner street, this city, and
Mrs. Elna Mohler, who lives in Cali
forna. The funeral services will be
held at 2:30 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon at ST. Patricks church. Rev.
Father John O'Farrell will conduct
the services. The interment will be
made in Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
WANTS CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Congressman Lacey Talks of the Work
of the Last Congress.

Il believe that something will be
done at the next session of congress
to give the Cubans reciprocity" said
Congressman John F. Lacey. in talking
to reporter concerning the work
done by congress. Major Lacey has
recently returned to Oskaloosa from
his duties in Washington together with
Mrs. Lacey and he speaks in the most
optimistic terms of the affairs in the
national capital Concerning the COM
ing congressional contests Major La
cey has expressed himself as confident
OF republican success.
Historic Features.
1T has been working congress,
clear through" said Major Lacey. "The
first step has been taken in the direc-
ton OF civil government in the Philip
pines and the first step toward local
selt-goVernment for the Filipinos. The
dream of three centuries has become
an actuality. Perhaps in effect this is
the most important bill passed. The
lsthmian canal connecting the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans will be built. The
Philippine and canal laws will eonsti-
tute the historic features of the Fifty
seventh congress.
Indian Affairs.
Il have served upon the Indian af-
fairs committee for six years. More
important legislation from this com
mittee has been enacted at this ses-
sion than for a decade. The way has
been paved for full and complete civ.
ilization and government in Indian
Territory. A bill was passed provid
ing for settiag aside a forest reserva
tion of t225,00 acres to protect the
headwaters of the Mississippi.
Cuban Reciprocity.
Cuban reciprocity has gone over
till the next session. hope and be
lieve something will be done then. |
believe the senators who have oppos-
ed reciprocity, after having spent the
summer at home and coming in con-
tact with the people, will be more ia
vorable to the plan. The action of
state conventions in the west indi.
Gates that the opposing senators un.
derestimatad the feelings of the people
in favor of reciprocity.
During the past session we cut off
S7O,000,000 of war taxes and still I'm
Gle Sam will have ready money with
which to liquidate current expenses
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
Theodore oelfeuer Makes {
Rope of Undergarments.
MURDERER SUICIDE Es
Crazed With Drink He Steals Upon
Unfortunates While Asleep-Had
Previously Made Threats Upon the
Lives of His Family.

Chicago, July Theodore Del
feuer, who yesterday murdered his
wife and wounded his baby and steI
daughter, committed suicide in cell
at the police station last night by
hanging with rope, made from his un
der garments.
Was Crazed With Liquor.
Crazed with liquor, Theodore Gel
feuer, glass polisher, crept into the
bedroom where his family were asleeI
yesterday morning, shot his wife dead
mortally wounded his 14-anonths-old
child, and sent bullet through the
shoulder of his stepdaughter, Lizzie
Stamm Turning to the dining-room
he fired shot at his little stepsons
but the bullet went wide of it's mark
Oelfeuer then fortified himself in the
garret, where he was captured by the
police of the Canalport avenue station
Had Made Threats Before.
Oelfeuer and his family lived in the
basement at 27 Twenty-first street
The husband and father had often
threatened to take the lives of his
wife and children. They have been in
fear of him for months, but were TAX
en- unawares yesterday.
Murdered While Asleep.
The three victims were sound asleer
in Mrs. Oelfeuer's bedroom when the
murderer's work began. Walter, the
babe, was lying between the mother
and daughter. Oelfeuer crept quietly
into the room. He carried revolver
in his hand and another in his hin
pocket. Without word of warning
he started to shoot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
MITCHELL GOES FOR AID.
Mine Workers President Seeks Hell,
of Unions.

Wllkesbarre, July president
Mitchell of the United Mine workers
OF America is in New York. His de-
parture from Wilkesbarre led to se-
ries of sensational stories, but it was
learned that he went to meet leaders
of other labor organizations The pur-
pose of the meeting is not definitely
known here, but it is understood to
have direct bearing on the question
of labor organizations affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor as
sisting the miners union financially.
1t is known that some of these organi-
cations have expressed their willing
ness to help the mine workers in this
way.
Miners Still Control Situation.
Today begins the third month of the
great strike. There have been many
rumors and opinions that certain coal
companies would, within few days,
attempt to start up one or more collier
les. The officials of the big companies
deny all knowledge of any attempt to
start work. They say, however, that
the number of men applying for work
is growing larger each week. The
number of miners among the appli-
cants is small, and SO long as the mi
ners themselves refrain from going to
the collieries no coal can be mined
OF the lat 900 men and boys employ
ed about the mines, approximately &c.
900 are miners. Under the laws of
the state no company can employ a
man to cut coal unless he has miners
certificate showing he has had two
years experience in the anthracite
mines. These certificates are award
ed by examining boards composed Of
miners appointed by the county courts.
Therefore. if 100000 men and boys
were willing to return they could not
lawfully operate collieries unless the
striking miners also went to work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
WILL LEAVE FOR EAST.

Delegates to International 3. Y. P. U.
Convention at Providence.
lFrom Mondays Dnilv.l
George Miller, stenographer in the
city clerks office, and also president of
the Oskaloosa association of Baptist
Young Peoples Union, and delegate
from that organization to the interna-
tional convention of the order, which
is to be held at Providence R. l., from
July 10 TO July Is, will leave this even
ing in company with Frank Peach, a
delegate from the First Baptist church
in this city, for New York. Before re-
turning Mr.. Miller will visit relatives
at Pittsburg, Pa. He expects to be
gone from the city about three weeks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
FILES INFORMATION.

Father of Injured Man Charges chas.
Trasord With Murderous Assault
This morning the father of Gus Pc
ters, the man who was injured on
Thursday night, presumably by Chas.
Tragord. with whom it is sai6 he had
some trouble, appeared before Judge
Moon this morning and filed informa.
ton charging Tragord with assault
with intent to commit murder Ira
gord was released under 5000 bond,
signed by c. B. Castle. His prelimin-
airy hearing will be at 8 o'clock Friday
morning,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
ENDORSE j. A. T. HULL.
Warren County Republicans Favor His
Re Nomination,

1pdianola, July Warren county re-
publicans endorsed the work of Con-
gressman j. A. T. Hull and instructed
the delegates to the congressional CON
vention to be held in Perry July 10 to
vote for his denomination, at the coun-
ty republican convention held in this
city Saturday afternoon. Resolutions
were adopted approving the policies OF
President Roosevelt and indorsing the
administration of Governor Cummins.
The convention also instructed for H.
l.. Bousquet of Pella, candidate for SUI
preme county clerk.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-08
CHAMBERLAIN INJURED.
British officials Head Cut in Wreck
of Cab.

London, July Colonial Secretary
Joseph Chamberlain was some
what severely cut on the head
this afternoon in Whitehall. The
secretary's hanson cab was passing
through the Canadian arch when the
horse slipped and Chamberlain was
precipitated forward with great vio-
lence. His head struck the shattered
glass in the front of the cab and was
badly lacerated. bleeding profusely. A
policeman helped the secretary into a
cab and accompanied him to surge
on's office.