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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
RUSHED TO WRECK ON
BLANCO REEF.
Steamer South Portland Be-
meath the Waves. -Four
teen People Missing.
(Ry the Associated Press

Marshfield, Ore, Oct. 20.-The steamer
South Portland which sailed from Port
land, Oregon, last Sunday loaded with
wheat for San Francisco, struck on Blan-
co Reef last evening at o'clock during
a heavy fog. The vessel carried a crew of
twenty-three and fourteen passengers OF
these seventeen have reached shore
Charles Huzon, the first engineer, died
of exposure as they were taking him off
the life raft. Twenty-one persons are yet
missing and are probably lost
The South Portland struck bow on go
ing at speed of about seven knots. I'm
medlately she began to settle astern and
in minute of two slid off the reef and
began to sink. Captain Mcintyre, seeing
that there was no hope of saving the ship,
speedily had the boats lowered. One of
the boats that got away from the ships
side loaded with part of the crew and some
OF the passengers, was capsized as soon
as it cleared the ships side and when last
seen was floating away in the fog without
living soul aboard. The captains boat
with about eighteen aboard succeeded in
clearing, but was also capsized and only
seven were able to get back to the boat
The survivors suffered much from ex-
posture and Captain Mcintyre is confined
to his bed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
AGiGANTIc FRAUD ALI GED
Suit Begun in Which JUDGMENT is Z sked in
sum of 81, 10000

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 20-A suit IL
which judgment is asked in the sum OF
81, 800, 900 was begun in the District court
of Hennepn county today by c. w. Little,
L. w. Peterson L. NJ. Crafts, of this city,
and W. j. Johnson, of Sibley, Iowa, ali
stockholders in the Star Petroleum Com.
pany, to restrain the officers of the com
pany from removing the books of the
concern to Texas. at the behest of w. f.
Brice, of Mason City, Iowa. This suit Is
to compel the officers to account for their
actions and it is alleged that the defend
ants who are w. L. 3ramhall, of s.
Paul; w. E. McAllister, of Minneapolis,
lately of New York Fred W. Browne, OF
Chicago and several others. are about to
come into possession of $4,000, the pro-
ceeds of a sale, and that this sum is in
danger of being wrongfully converted.
1t is further alleged that President Brice
devised a scheme to organize ten district
oil companies and work uD a big local
business in each and then combine them
by exchanging for the stock of these ten
companies the stock of one centralized
company.
They claim that this scheme was car
ried out and in such way as to give
Brice and his friends absolute control
of the company's business. They allege
that the Star Petroleum Company was
incorporated as this combined organiza-
ton and that it issued $4,OOO,OOO shares
of stock.
They claim that on September 18th the
company owned a plant at Beaumont,
Texas, worn 100000, and worth in profits
$50 900 a month.
At a meeting held in Chicago, it is
claimed that Brice startled the stock
holders by claiming that the company
was in debt almost $500 900 and must sell
out or be wound up and that he induced
the stockholders to vote to sell the assets
for 1902 500.
Extravaganza and misuse of funds is
charged
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22

the contentious of the United States have
been granted in almost every case. 1t also
stated that the Canadian commissioners
refused to sign the award Mr.. Foster
did not undertake to supply Secretary
Hay with the text of the agreement
reached by the commission but furnished
succinct outline of it's provisions, tell
ing what had been decided upon under
each head of the articles of submission.
The diversions from the American claims
as set out in the Hay Pauncefote modus
vivendi are even more favorable to the
American case than the limitations set
out in that document. One OF the most
important acquisitions is the confirmation
of the American title to the White Pass
and Chilkoot Pass, the only practical
available entrances to the Klondike coun-
try from the head of the inland water
way, in the former of which stands the
Canadian custom house which must now
give way to American control.
The attitude of the Canadian commits
sioners in refusing to sign the commits
sion's report is scarcely a matter Of
surprise to the department officials for
they realize that in the present heated
state of mind of the Canadians commits
s;oner's lot would be unpleasant II ne
made any sort of concession to The Uni
ted States.
What Mr. Foster has to say as to that
portion Of the decision touching the Port
land Canal, goes to diminish the impor-
tarce of even that slight Canadian vic
tory, for he confirms the London report
to the effect that free navigation OF that
waterway on the western side with full
control of the western shore is retained
by the United States. while the loss OF
Pearce and Wales Islands from the ex
IRENE American claim is partially met by
confirmation to the title of two other
islands at the mouth of the canal which
from a military point of view dominate
the proposed terminus of the Pert Simr-
son railroad and the adjacent British
forts
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
THE MASONIC BbZ'AR.
Another Night Of Success and Great Crowd
Delighted.

Last night there was another record
breaking crowd at the Masonic Bazaar.
1t was Johnston county night, and many
people from Johnston were at the hall tC
see that the evening was made memorable
Prizes of value were drawn, and every
body was delighted. The ladies' in charge
of the various booths were all attractive
and big sales were made.
During the evening there was quartette
music from the Midway, and the baby
hons and the lamb were on exhibition
These attracted great attention and aided
in the big night.
The dancing was enjoyed again, fer
Levin's orchestra always adds to the
beauty of the dance with its rhythmic
music. There were many couples and all
enjoyed the evening greatly The refresh
ment room was well patronized.
Tonight will be another big night and
Thursday night set aside as CommandeIy
night will be full of interest. In this
connection the following letter will show
what is to be expected. 1t is from Grand
Commander j. X Norfleet, of Winston,
Salem. and addressed to Mr.. John G.
Drewry. Past Grand Commander, Raleigh
N. c.. reads as follows;
"My Dear Sir and Frater: 1t gives LIE
great pleasure to accept your cordial ia
vitation to be present with other Grand
officers and Sir Knights at the Masonic
Fair on october 22nd, Conmandery Day.
l trust we shall have the pleasure OF
meeting all the officers of the Grand
Commandery, the past grand officers and
as many Sir knights as can possibly at
tend. ~
ITO assist in making the day a com
plete success, l hereby grant dlspensation
for the public appearance IN uniform OF
the Sir knights to take part IN any ex-
ercises you may arrange for the ocea'
sion."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
NINE O'CLOCK COIILLION
HAS A DELIGHTFUL DANCE
Raney Library Hall Last Night Scene Of
Brilliancy and Beauty From Nine
TO One

The social event of last night was the
delightful german given by the Nine
O'clock Cotillion Club at Raney Library
Hall
From nine till one the merry dance
went, on, the music being most excellently
rendered by Levins orchestra, and to ITS
rhythm and swing the dancers moved
gracefully about, the figures being led
by Mr.. O. S. Thompson.
Those taking part in this delightful
event were;
Miss Snow, of Birmingham, with Mr.. O.
S. Thompson; Miss Leila Philips, OF Tar
boro, with Mr.. Harry Allen, of Boston;
Miss Sallie London, of Pittsboro, witt. Mr..
Geo. Little; Miss Mary Pruden, of Eden
ton, with Mr.. f. M. Stronaeh Miss Reba
Bridgers, of Tarboro, with Mr.. Graham
Andrews; Miss Claypoole, of New Bern
with Mr.. w. A. Graham, Jr.; Miss Net
tic Dockery with Capt. j. V. B. Nets, of
Wilmington Miss Belle Hay with Mr..
Perrin Busbee; Miss Blanche Blake with
Mr.. L. N. Grant, OF Goldsboro; Miss May
johnson with Mr. W. H. King Miss Su-
die Johnson with Mr.. Sherwood Hay
wood; Miss Mattye Pace with DR.. E. j..
Roach of Charlotte Miss Isabelle Busbee
with Mr.. f. j. Coke, of Wadesboro Miss
Elizabeth Hinsdale with Mr.. John WILDER
Jenkins. of Baltimore; Miss Mary Lacy
with Mr.. j. c. Dockery; Miss Florrie
Jones with Mr.. A, p. Baumann MISS
Frances Jones with Mr.. c. B. Crowell;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Miller, DR.. and Mrs. j. ID.
Whitaker, Jr., Dr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gro
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. w S. West, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. G. Cowper Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r..
Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Woollett, Mr..
and Mrs. Julian Undertake, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r. Harvey, of Kinston.
Stays: w. w. Robards H. NJ. Wilson,
Allen Stronach, of New York; T. s. FIJI
Ter, w. l. Marshall.
Ghaperones Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Thompson, Mrs. w. T. MCGEE, Mrs. Hicks,
of Ahbeville S. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
Roads in the Bands of a. 81 Flint.
(By the Associated Press

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 20.--At meeting OF
the Chesapeake Transit Company here to-
day the control of the road passed into the
hands of A. H. Flint, of New York, who
purchased the interest of w. H. Robinson,
vice-p president and general manager. Mr.
Flint was, according to Mr.. Robinson,
elected president of the road Immediately
to succeed j. Edward Cole.
Mr. Robinson stepped down and out and
was succeeded by Thomas Ogle, former
master mechanic. Mr.. Cole tonight affirm
ed the statement he would relinquish the
presidency of the road but denied the re-
port he had disposed of his interest. The
transit operates trolley system from
Norfolk to Cape Henry, Lynn Haven In
let and Virginia Beach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
CoNFEREN:E OF BISHOPS.
The Reverends Cheshire and Hall Explain the
Purposes of This Conferences.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, Oct. 20.-Fifty-five bishops
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the
Unietd States, and of the Church of Eng
land in Canada and the West Indies are
attending the Pan-American conference of
bishops which began here today with i'm
pressive service of the pro-cathedral. At
the close of the service the bishops as.
sembled in the crypt of the church for
the organization of the conference.
A business session was held in the after
noon also. Both sessions were executive,
as will be all the sessions of the confer
ence. Right Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee.
Bishop of Washington, received the bish-
ops at the See house tonight.
At the close of the afternoon session
this statement was given to the Associated
Press by Right Rev. A c. A. Hall, Bishop
of Vermont and Right Rev. Joseph
Blount Cheshire, Bishop of North Caro-
lina after it had been approved by the
conference:
1.-The meeting of bishops holding office in
the United States, in Canada and in the
West Indies is for the purpose of confer
ence between the bishops in matters espe-
cially affecting the work of the church in
TIE western hemisphere The conference
is not for the purpose of legislation The
meetings are private and only such mat
tiers will be given for publication as the
conference may authorize. This afternoon
the subject for consideration was the re-
lation of the several branches of the Angli-
can communion in America to one another.
Suggestins were made as to the transfer
of clergymen from one national church to
another with view to the better main
tenance of discipline and the protection
from unworthy ministers"
A lively discussion occurred at the af-
ternoon session as to whether the proceed
lngs of the conference should be considered
confidential. Bishop Hall, of Vermont,
made a motion to this effect. Bishop
Henry c. Potter, of New York, declared
that he would not be bound by any rule
of secrecy Right Rev Thomas F. Caller,
Bishop of Tennessee, led the opposition
to Bishop Halls motion, which will be de-
feated. Bishop Potter after the confer
ence said no conclusions of Importance
had been reached at the afternoon session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22
Death of Mr.. H. N. Parker.

Yesterday afternoon at 5:45 Mr.. H. N.
Parker Iiassed Peacefully away at his
home four miles south of Raleigh IN
the 74th year of his age He had been
in feeble health for about twelve years
and last Saturday suffered a stroke oil
paralysis, from which he never regained
consciousness. He leaves a widow and
ten children, who were all with him at
the end. Two of his sons live in Raleigh.
Messrs. G. j. and V. o. Parker. The fun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22

eral will take place this afternoon at }
O'Clock, at the home.
Mr.. Parker was a man OF SIMPLE habits.
upright life. and scrupulous honesty, de
testing shams and show OF every sort. He
was q farmer and leaves considerable
property
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-22

New Bern, N. c.. Oct. 0.-One of the
Jurors in the Duffy VS.. Meadows suit has
been taken sick and was sent to bed, this
preventing the rest from doing anything.
This is the case in which Duffy is suing
for damages on account of a very Of
fensive fertilizer factory operated by
Meadows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-05
Special to the "News.")

Boise, Idaho, March 5--The senate
was the scene Of the biggest battle OF
tic day In the legislature today On
Wednesday the house bill to repeal the
travelling library commission law ana
tut duties formerly transacted by the
library commission on the board OF
state officers, was Indefinitely postpon-
81. This morning o'Neill moved to
rtscind this vote, the time for recon-
sideration having passed. This pre-
cipitated lively fight, in which the
opponents Of resembling adopted every
parliamentary move possible but with
on, avail motion to rescind We'd
ncsdays vote finally carried by a vote
ri j. to r, those voting In the negative
cins Ballanune, Kiefer Purtlu Evans
and Whitwell Under the present law.
enough OF the members Of the library
commission held over 20 insure the
retention Of Mrs. +. j. Dockery Dem
0crat, as secretary and executive Of
iicer Of the board. The effect Of the
new bll Is to place the appointment
10 this place IN the hands OF the Re
publican state officers.
Bakers bin 10 annex a portion OF
Blaine county to Custer, which was
re-introduced almost Immediately after
It's former defeat, In slightly amended
form. was again killed this morning BY
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-05
THE PRODUCE MARKET,
Prices of Things we Eat-Few Changes
Over Last Week.

The local retail markets do not deyel-
Cd anything striking this week and
the changes are but few Spring
chickens continue to sell at 22h cents
hens at 20 cents. ducks and geese al u
cents. best creamery butter at 80 cents,
ranch butter at Is to % cents, and
ranch eggs at 30 ana IS cents.
As a general thing eggs are coming
IN slowly.
In the green grocer markets, sweet
potatoes are "out OF date for one
month. when the new crop VIII be IN
season. Radishes are Il perennially
staple article, as California and local
hothouses supply what the cold sea-
sons prevent from out Of door sources.
Grape fruit continues at 10 cents, and
three for two bits; California radishes
8 cents. Utah rhubarb sells at -
cents; caulihOWer at 20 cents, but Is
scarce. Brussels sprouts at 10 cents,
cabbage cents lettuce two heads for
10 cents, celery, cents a stalk beans,
10 cents a pound potatoes, N00 a
bushel; radishes and onions, cents a
bunch.
In fruit, oranges are retailing at from
20 to 90 cents a dozen; bananas at y
cents apples at from 81 to SIZE a
hushel; figs, to 25 cents a package
dates IS cents a pound.
In the meat markets, there Is q ten-
dency among the packers TO still force
up prices on pork products, and since
Monday the wholesale prices have gone
up u Of a cent; but the retailers say
that II they varied their prices ac-
cording 20 the packers they would
have to change about three times per
day. So retail prices do not vary
where the wholesale rates DO not vary
over quarter of a cent
Fresh and cured meats are retailing
at the following prices Prime ribs OF
roast l7ib cents; porterhouse steak. 20
cents; fall lamb Is TO 20 cents, NUT
ton chops. 1919 10 Is cents; veal 10 10
20 cents; pork. 10 to l7la cents lard, Is
cents a pound
In the fish market the pike Is a new
conner from eastern fresh water lakes.
and sells at 20 cents per pound Frog
en- salmon IL also in the market az Is
cents per pound. Sacramento River
shad is selling at Is cents, and Il Is
claimed that Il Is as sweet and palatal
bic as Delaware river shad. This de-
licious FISH was transplanted to the
Pacific coast some time ago,and thriyes
very well there As yet only a few
shad have got into the Columbia.
shrimps are selling at 20 cents a quart
prawns are 40 cents a pounds crabs at
% and 30 cents apiece Holsters, Is cents
n pound; oysters. 80 and 60 cents a
quart; blue points. Is cents dozen,
salmon, Mackinac trout white FISH.
l1ia cents a pound striped bass, 20
cents; pompona, 40 cents, red snappers,
20 cents; fresh mackerel. 80 cents; shad.
Is cents; fresh sea bass, torn cCd,
rock cod, soles, founders, halibut, her
ring. two pounds for a quarter.
In the -four and grain markets, prices
remain as follows; High patent flour,
$3.50 a hundredwelght; straight grade,
go: bakers grade, $500 Whole and
cracked corn retaiied at $40 a hun-
dredweight; oats sl.70; wheat, 800 a
bushel. lucern, 60 cents a hundred
weight; timothy, so cents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-05
COMPROMISE is STRUCK.
Manager lmhaus Retires on Receiving
Salary in Full.

The differences between the Deseret
Dramatic Syndicate and Manager Louis
a. lmhaus have been amicably settled,
and the latter will leave for San Franz
cisco tomorrow in company with his
wife, and stuny money bag, repre-
senting his salary In fun up 10 Aprll
+" was on the payment OF this
salary that Mr.. Imhaus laid of his
lighting clothes ana mopped the war
paint from his brow, and so far as he
Is concerned, everything is now at
peace
Mr.. Imhaus stated today that he was
perfectly satisfied with the way In
which the syndicate had treated him;
that his fight was on Mr., Thatcher, but
since a compromise had been made In
the manner already stated, he would
not pursue the matter any further. IL
was now the syndicate and Mr..
Thatcher for Il zone OF the conditions
of the compromise is,' said Mr. I'M
haus, that the syndicate furnishes me
with a letter, commencing me for my
honesty, and ability pointing out the
fact that from the first months receipts
/ made $1,000. and absolutely repudlat-
ing every charge. or inference, that the
box Office receipts or the scenery or
property Of the piece had ever been at
tached 20 satisfy any personal debt OF
mine These charges have already
given me irreparable damage, but /
propose TO Offset the injury done me as
far as possible by publishing this let
ter In every paper IN New York City"
Mt Imhaus viii remain IN San Fran
cisco until the FIRST OF April when he
win return 90 Salt Lake 10 make some
final settlements, after which he will 20
on 70 New York. lie Is still the nom
inal manager OF "Corianton." and VIII
remain So until April T. He WIN not.
however, exercise any activity In the
management Of the company the lat.
ter being in complete control Of Mr..
Thatcher
"Corianton' opens at the California
jhcater In san Francisco on Sunday
night and Mr. lmhaus expresses the
opinion that the piece viii have good
run there. He says he WIN do what
De can 20 make the engagement a sue.
cess
Tho company win return 20 Salt Lake
IN time Tor the April conference, and
close the season here
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-05

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-03-05
LATE LOCALS

Photographers say that amateurs
have gone into the scenic view bust
ness TO such an extent that the bust,
ness OF the professionals is pretty well
cut to pieces.
There are two excursions IN town to-
day, a Raymond Wltcomb party Of 81
people, mostly from Pennsylvania, and
q Golden Gate excursion Of 90 people
an easthound. The visitors We're given
Tabernacle organ recital this morn
ing, and Notwithstanding the inelem-
oncy Of the weather did considerable
sightseeing about town.
Work has been kept up all winter
In dressing stone for the First Pres
byterlan church ediice at the yards
near the D. & r. G. depot, so that as
soon as the weather viii permit, stone
laying may be resumed.
The Consolidated Railway & Power
company is experiencing considerable
trouble with its tracks in the residence
portion Of the city incident to the thaw.
Al this time Of the year the company
clways looks for this same trouble
this year, perhaps, il comes In more
aggravated form, owing to the intro
ductlon of heavy double truck cars
which are now the rule and not the
exception on all the lines. on First
SCUM. the Warm Springs and East
Seventh South lines rails are reported
to be spreading. especially on the lat
ter between Seventh and Eighth East
streets. where for nearly a block the
rails are said TO have spread out be-
hind heavy car for nearly the length
Of a block,
w. f. Bennett sales agent for the
Diamond Coal & Coke company, who
was injured IN the streetcar smashup
on South Temple street u days ago IN
which Motorman Farrow lost his life,
returned 10 work this morning, wearing
q big plaster on his classic brow and
designs on various parts Of his ana
tony In yelloW, blues and blacks, which
20 use his own expression, make him
look like a tatOoed man. He reports
that he Is feeling 1T once more and as
he was not permanently injured, had
taken out an accident policy three
weeks ago and as the company had
done the square thing, bygones were
bygOnes with him. II would not go
through that experience again. though,
for a million dollars" he said, "wheu
saw the motorman OF the other car
jump I thought Il was all up with me.
] stood up TO take my medicine and
did some TAN thinking FOR a few acc
onds and after that l have but a dim
recollection Of what happened"