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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
TIE SOUTHERN CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC COMMENCEMENT
A Splendid Address, Awards of Honors and
Degrees and Most Delightful Pro-
pramrna
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Durham, N. c., May 2S.-The annual
commencement exercises of the Southern
Conservatory Of Music began this morning
with exercises at which the prizes, diplo-
mas and certificates were awarded To-
morrow evening the annual concert will
be given
Prof. Plato Durham delivered the ad-
dress this morning and presented the d.
plomas and certificates. His address was
not very long, but was one of the best
of the kind ever heard here, so pronounce,l
by those who are greatly interested in mu-
sic.
Miss Alice Hundley of this city, re.
ceived the degree of Bachelor of Music.
Teachers and performers certificates were
given Miss Hattie Brinson, of Goldsboro.
and Miss Blanche Barnes, of Clayton.
Teachers certificates were awarded as
follows: Miss Emma E. Lyle Monk, Of
Willardville; Miss Ella Keith, of Wash
ington; Miss Numie Shankle, of Shanble,
Va; Miss Daisy Robbins, of Durham
Miss Stella Mccall, of East Durham: Miss
May Sayler. of Salisbury, and Miss Hattie
Fisher Of Roseboro Certificates Of pro-
ficiency were awarded to Miss Lillian
Adams. of Cary Miss Edith Gibson of
GtBSOEs MISS DdlSy NSUuIG, VI dgGIbCNltiG,
and Miss Ethel Fletcher, of Mccall South
Carolina.
Four medals were offered, but in one
contest the judges could not decide be-
tween two, and an additional medal was
given Those winning medals were: The
Snider medal won by Miss Edith Gibson,
Of Gibson, for making the highest grade
in three studies. The Jones Medal award
\ A. ~. T-.1.A 4 =
Junction for the greatest improvement in
the class of Director Bryant. The Murray
medal given for the greatest improve
ment in the vocal department, was the
one that could not be decided. AS a re-
suit Mrs. Gilmore Ward Bryant gave q
duplicate medal and these were awarded
to Miss Nina James, of Greenville, and
Miss Tempo Battle. of Whitakers. The
medal for the best Interpretation, given
by the Conservatory, was awarded to Miss
Blanche Barnes, of Clayton.
Two prizes, books, were awarded, both
being for the greatest improvement. One
was given by Miss Rogers and the other by
Miss Exum, both teachers. The Miss
Rogers prize was awarded to Quinton
Holton and the other to Miss Clara Craw-
ford.
IN connection Win the eAefClseS were
three vocal solos, one each by Miss Kath-
leen Ballard, Miss Blanche Barnes and
Miss Nina James There was a piano trio
by Messrs. Henry f. Sessums, James UNI
stead, Jr., and Quinton Holton. A piano
solo was rendered by Miss Brownie Lamb
erton. The exercises concluded with a
chorus by the students of the school, "Let
us all to the Fields
The commencement OF the Durham
graded and high schools is now on. The
baccalaureate sermon was preached ut
Main Street Methodist church this even
ing by DR.. John C. Kilgo, of Trinity col
lcge. Tomorrow morning the graduating
exercises will take place in the hall Of the
Morehead school. The annual literary
address will be delivered bv Prof Skies,
Of Wake Forest College. There are TWEEN
ty-thrcc in the class.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
coLoRED A en- COMMENCEMENT.
A Most Successful Session at Greersbor Has
Its Closing Events
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Greensboro, n. c., May 2S.-The com
mencement exercises of the A. and M
College for the colored face have been in
progress since Sunday. Tuesday night the
annual anniversary of the literary society
took place. The programme consisted of
destinations and orations, and debote on
the subject, Resolved. That the Field Of
Agriculture Offers the Best Advantages
for the Advancement of the Negro. The
main feature of the evening was the an
nual address by Rev. ]. A. Whitfield, d.
D.. of Raleigh, n. G.. Or. Whitfield is re-
gardcd as one of the ablest men of his
race in this State, and his address on
Transmitted Forces fully sustained his
reputation.
Last night drama entitled Barriers
Burned Away" written by the wife of
President j. B. Dudley, was presented to
large and interested audience. This af-
ternADn the graduating exercises take
place, the annual address to the graduates
being delivered by Prof Kelly Miller. A.
M, of Howard University, Washington,
ID. G. The reunion of the alumni viii be
held tonight in the college chapel, bring
ing to a close one of the most successful
and prosperous sessions of the college.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
Bonds for Sale.

The Board Of Commissioners OF Gran
Vile county, North Carolina, will. on
the first Monday in June, 1908, receive
bids for twenty thousand dollars Of
Granville county bonds, to be issued
pursuant to an act of the General AS
sembly OF NORTH Carolina, session 1908,
authorizing said Board Of Commission
ers to issue bonds for the purpose of
working the public roads OF said coun-
ty These bonds will bear interest ar
the rate Of four per cent per annum pay
able semi-annually, from July !, 1903
and will be due and payable In (20)
twenty years from date of ISSUE At the
same time said Board Of Commissioners
Will receive bids Of sixteen thousand
dollars OF bonds Of Oxford and Salem
townships, Granville county. North Car
olina, to be issued pursuant to an act
Of the General Assembly of North Car
DINA, session 1908, entitled IAN act 10
authorize the Board of County Com
missloners of Granville county to refund
the bonded Indebtedness of Oxford and
Salem townships" These bonds will
bear interest at the rate Of four per
cent per annum, payable semi-annually,
from July 1, 1908, and will be due and
payable in 80 years from the date of
Issue, with the privilege to said Board
Of Commissioners to redeem or pay of
one or two thousand dollars OF said
bonds etach year, after the expiration
Of ten years from date of issue.
Granville county has an area OF 75O
square miles, population OF $4,000, prop
erty assessed for taxation at $3,s16.284
and no bonds outstanding against 1t.
Oxford and Salem townships have
property assessed for taxation at ST.,
zoe, 900 and bonds outstanding of $4,000
which are to be redeemed with the mon
by arising from the sale Of the bonds
hereinbefore mentioned. The people of
the county are thrifty and the lands pro-
duce the finest grades OF bright tobacco.
The tax rate is low and the financial
condition OF the county good
Forward bids and for further informa-
ton apply to
B. S. ROYSTER,
County attorney, Oxford, N. c.
5-3-3t-aw. 3-wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29

dav about the unfortunate craft, Vera
Cruz Very soon we shall be ableto have
material for good novel out Of the log
of this peculiar derelct.
What has transpired from time to time
since it was cast upon the beach is Ger.
tainlv good foundation for a story of adj
venture if nothing else.
1t appears that the captain of the boat,
j. M. Fernandez, has been notorious
smuggler Not only OF dutlable goods but
of men whom the laws of this country
would prevent from landing His opera
tions have been watched for some time
and he had known that landing his cargo
was attended with considerable skill, like
all men of his kind he was bold. and was
determined to put his goods and passen-
gers ashore where there was the least dan
ger of molestation.
1t is said that the boat bobbed along the
coast for several days looking for fav-
orable place to land from whence he could
easily disappear. He planned well and
there is no doubt but he was one of the
smoothest smugglers in the business.
AS a modern pirate too, Fernandez was
no amateur. He had the art of fleeing
down fine and his practice operated on
the high seas entities him to the name and
reputation of pirate.
The authorities have been unable to To-
cate Fernandez and it is probable that
he is lost for good unless the United
States wants him very bad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
FERNANDEs HEARING TOMORROW.
The Mate Of the Vera Cruz Brought to View
Bern for Trial
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I0pccldI 10 NEWS anu ODSGINGI.J
New Bern, N c., May 28.-The United
States Revenue Cutter Boutwell, arrived in
port tonight from Portsmouth with Mate
Nuno Antonio Fernandes, of the Vera
Cruz VII, which was stranded off Ocra
coke Inlet, in charge of Collector of the
Port ID. W. Patrick. He is in charge OF
Mr.. Patrick at the custom house until a
hearing tomorrow The reporter inter-
viewed the Portuguese and found he had
several letters on him from the captain,
but could find no postal mark of his des-
tination. / also found he had S1,700 in
greenbacks for which he said he sold a
boat, fish, sugar also chairs, desk and
other articles of furniture out of the state
room. Once he claimed a part interest In
the ship, but afterwards denied any, but
said he was a passenger working his way
to the United States, and gave all his
money to the captain, who, he says, de-
cided to desert, but he still has letters
from him since he left the ship. thor
ough investigation should be made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
GREENSBORO PRcG KISS.
An Ice Factory to Begin and Work on Govern
ment Building
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Greensboro, N c., May 2S.-C. V. Hill
the wei known refrigerator manufacturer
of Trenton, N. j., will establish a branch
factory in Greensboro which will supply
the demand for Hiss refrigerators in
southern territory. A deal was closed
today by which Mr.. Hill bought tract OF
land from DR.. ]. T. j. Battle. the tract
being located west Of the city limits
Work on the buildings is to commence at
an early date.
j. w Beaman has been assigned to take
charge of the construction of the exten-
sion of the government building in
Greensboro and will report for duty June
18th. Work on the extension viii com
mence next Monday morning and the $50,
900 addition viii be completed within
twelve months The postofice force and
United States court officials viii move to
temporary quarters next week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
BOND SALE.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen of the city
of Asheyile, N. c., until, and will be
opened at noon on Wednesday, June Ord
1903, for the following issue of bonds
1000 of AZ per cent. Reminding bonds
of the City of Asheville, interest payable
semi-annually on the first day Of January
and July in each year; principal and in
terest payable at the place, and the bonds
to be of the denomination, designated by
purchaser; the term of the entire issue
will be thirty years, and distinct bids must
be made in each proposal for the entire
issue and also, for one-half thereof. Bonls
to bear date July LIST. 1908.
This issue was authorized by IN act Oh
the General Assembly of North Carolina
entitled "An Act to Authorize the City OF
AsheviIle to Issue Bonds to Refund its
Debt" ratified the oath day Of January.
1903, and has been approved by favorable
vote of the people.
The right reject any or all of the
proposals is reserved by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen.
Each proposal shall be accompanied by
a cash deposit of $500 or by certified
check payable to the treasurer of Safe
city for said amount; said deposit or
check to be an earnest Of good faith on
the part of the bidder and TO be forfeited
to the city as liquidated damages III sass
of failure or refusal on his part to take
the issue in case he is The successful bid
der.
Asheville has never defaulted or at
tempted to repudiate any bonds.
No bids at less than par will be con-
sidered.
Full information as to the financial
status of Asheville can be obtained by
applying to M. w. Robertson, City Clerk.
Asheyille. N g.
This May 9th, 1903.
BY order of Mayor and Board OF Aide.
men.
+. M. MILLER, Mayor,
c. r. RAWLS,
ID. @. WADDELL, JR.,
E. G. CHAMBERS,
Bond Committee.
LOUIS M. BOURNE,
Corporation Counsel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
hE,Ill1l thomson
ARCHITECTS
Fay
RAJ L 3IEis
ANNOUNCEMENT

The undersigned, having accepted
position with the United States Govern.
ment as Civil Engineer and Superintendent
of Construction at Fort Mckinley, Port
land, Maine, viii be (after June /, 1868
no longer connected with the firm o
Barrett & Thomson, Architects.
In seyering my connection with SAID
firm l wish to thank our clients and the
public for the patronage accorded tn,
firm and to ask a continuance of same tC
Mr.. Charles w. Barrett, who will continue
the business at the same offices, 115K
Fayetteville Street.
FRANK X. THOMSON.
Raleigh, N. c.. May Is, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
A SIX TEAM LEAGUE
Winston, Charlotte, Greens.
boro, Durham, Concord,
High Point.
(special to News and observer.l

Winston Salem, N. c., May 2S.-The
Winston Salem Athletic Association today
contracted with J. A. Brewin, coach for
Davidson, to organize strong baseball
team at once. The money has been sub
scrlbed to keep the club in the field all
summer. Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham,
Concord and High Point will organize
teams, all of them to be composed princi-
pally of college players. This will make
six team league.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
Linney a Willin' Barkis. .
cWilkesboro Chronicle.l

NWIIhtSDUTU OHIUIIINICsl
Hon. r. H. Linney, while here last week,
announced that he was a candidate for
the Republican nomination for Congress
in this district He says he is in it to
win and to the finish. He says he will
promise beforehand to meet his opponent
on every stump in the district Whether
he was criticising Mr.. Blackburns way
of refusing a joint canvass, we do not have
authority to say, but any way, Brer Lin
ney intends to know the reason, if he
don't get the nomination We may state
in this connection that Mr. Blackburn says
he will take the nomination if his people
wish him to run again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
Drowned in Mill Pond,
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Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N. c., May 28.-John Cox, a
white man, was drowned at McCauley's
mill. eight miles from Durham late this
afternoon. He in company with several
others went out on a fishing trip. He
went in bathing and IN few minutes was
drowned. At this time his body has not
been recovered as the water is some twenty
feet deep. An effort is being made tonight
to float the body. and il this is not done
dynamite will be used tomorrow. The de
ceased was about forty years OF age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
FAYETTEVILLE LIGHT INFANTRY.
Company Made Splendid shOwiug-.-COl Tain
Some Better.
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Fayetteville, N. c., My a2S.-The Fay
etteyille Independent Light Infantry was
Inspected tonight and made fine show
ing, over forty men in ranks. Col BAN
is some better though his shoulder is bad
~ bruised. He cannot leave here tonight
but hopes to be able to continue his jour
rey tomorrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
A Distillery for Wilson,
(Wilson News.)

Mr.. Geo. T. Morgan has purchased two
acres of the property formerly owned by
Judge Conner and Mr.. Green in the
Southern part of the city, just beyond the
old baseball grounds. He will erect there
on distillery Work will begin at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29
Kicked by a Horse.
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Greenville. N q, May 2S.-Frank
Cheek, -year-old SOM Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene NJ. Cheek, was kicked in
the side by horse on Wednesday even
ing. AT first he was not thought serious
" injured. but peritonitis developed today
and he died at o'clock tonight. The
family once lived in Raleigh and moved
here from that city
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-29

SMOKE La Josephine and Young
Fritz"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
CUDAHYS.
WAS A JAM.
S. & M. Fire Sale Drew the Crowds
All Day Monday.

When the doors Of the S. & NJ store
opened at o'clock Monday morning
the store entrance and sidewalk were
filed with women. who soon filed the
large store, necessitating the managers
to close the front doors, and as custom
ers were served they passed out at the
back doors. Messrs Wallenstein d
Cohn, proprietors of the Boston Store
who purchased the salvage Of the S &
NJ store after the fire, were both IN
charge OF the fire sale and had employed
a small army of salespeople. cash boys,
cashiers. wrappers and floor walkers,
to wait on the crowds, but were
taken by surprise as the great
throng of shoppers damned the store
and others gathered in front ready TO
pass in and take the places of those who
were constantly passing out the back
doors The 80 salespeople and over 60
cash boys and 10 floor walkers were una
bic TO wait on the thousands of custom
ers. The store was ventilated as good as
was possible under the circumstances,
the front doors having TO be closed, but
it was uncomfortably warm and half
dozen electric fans would have relieved
the situation materially. The crowds
kept up the entire day, with very little
change. 1t was one of the greatest sales
of the season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
HELPED THE PUBLIC
Legislature Considered Con-
venience of Many Citizens
WHILE IN SPECIAL SESSION
Gov. Bailey Says People Sane
ton Work Accomplished

Governor ". ]. Bailey was in Wichita
few hours yesterday afternoon and to
an Eagle reporter regarding the special
session Governor Bailey said:
I think they did exactly right and that
the people of Kansas sanction the course
pursued by the legislature. The people
of the state did not want lavish sums ap-
proprlated nor did the people who wanted
me to call the special session Of the leg
islature desire this. The legislature COM
pleted its work and adjourned. The peo-
pie along the Kaw valley are the only
ones who are raising a roar and they were
the ones who were interested in the appro-
priations The legislature was called to
meet to give relief TO the flood district.
Bridges were torn out and the roads rem
dered impossible. The legislature was
asked 10 devise ways and means to repair
this damag &c. and special bills were passed
so that new bridges viii be built and the
roads put in shape for use We handled
all public matters impartially and in a
way thought best for the greatest public
good While many farms were almost
swept off the map the legislature could
not see its way clear to vote money for
them. The legislature took good care or
the public interests, but could not con-
slider private matters"
When asked if tn report was true that
he had received cards from a majority
Of the legislators stating that they would
serve in q special session without pay, he
said: NO. a majority did not signify
their intentions Of serving without pay,
but a number of them did"
The governor was on his way to Pratt
u accept the land given the state by the
citizens of Pratt county for a fish hatch
cry.
At the last regular session the legisia-
ture voted 81, 000 for the instituting and
maintaining of q fish hatchery and stipu-
lated that the county where the hatchery
would be located should give five acres to
be used as a site. The locating of the
hatchery was left with Governor Bailey.
The citizens of Pratt county did 100 per
cent better than the legislature required,
voting ten insteau OF five acres Of land
on the Ninescah river short distance
east of Pratt AS the Wichita sportsmen
know. Pratt county is a hunters and
fishers paradice. and it is certain that
Governor Bailey viii accept the site Of
fered tomorrow. Governor Bailey was
accompanied by Mort Albaugh and was
Joined here by Congressman Victor Muir
dock.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
GROWING IN POPULARITY.
The More People Know About New
bros Herpicide the Better
They Like Ii,

The more it becomes Known the better
it is liked. One bottle sells two. and
those two sell four. Newbro 5 HeTpic. de
is what we are talking about. 1t cleans
the scalp of all ,lauIcIf and destroying
the cause, a little germ. o parasite, pre-
vents the return of dandruff. As a hair
dressing it is delightful it ought u be
found on every toilet table. 1t stops
falling hair, and prevents badness. 1t
should be used occasionally, as a pre-
ventive to protect lie scalp firm n ne "
invasion of the dandruf microbe. Sold
by leading druggists. S2nd l.: II stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit,
Mich. Moore Drug Co. special agents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30

Card of Thanks.
We most hearty thank our friends
and neighbOrs who so kindly assisted us
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

A. Blades to r Blades, 10. Il,
Blaine St, Garrison's add; A..
40. 81. So Allen ave, Getto adds 10
Nellie z. Bryan ct al to J. A. Lent
p, "A, Topeka Ave. Zimmerly's
srd add. 1000
Frank Plummer to p. f. Smith
even IA to So blk B; odd and
even 13 TO 30; odd and even q to
10 blk D. all in Montrose add.
Sarah ]. Van Marter to Z. II.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30

Holmes did good work up to the time
he was hurt, and Lightner. who took his
place, did well. wilkins, for the
Wichitas, kept the hits well scattered
The grand stand was fairly well filed
Score:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Jesse Lee Shot in Hand by 7-Year-OId
Bow

While playing near the Lee home at 2Ss
Pattie avenue last night Jessie Lee. aged
10, was accidentally shot in the hand by
Ray Watson, little boy aged7. The shot
was fired from a small revolver, striking
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30
Hard Water Causes Constipation.

Constipation leads TO all sorts or
diseases. The ra.:ona. remedy is to qui.
the cause and use pure, soft water
CRYSTAL Water.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30

through the illness and death Of our be
loved infant
Mr.. AND MRS. e. E. CUMMINGS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30

the Lee boy in the heshy part OF the
hand. The wound is not considered Sc
rious as the bullet passed through the
hand and out
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-30

Smith 1875. Fifth Ave. Viola add 1000
Wflbert Tatman TO III. c. Mckay
odd 10 To 3 blk 3, Riverside Ave.
Riverside add.-.-......-...-.-...... 500
z. II. Smith TO Joseph H Craven
15s. Isl, 1ss. Empor1a Ave-, Eagle
add .................................. 10000
]. M Chain to Cora z. Schad -.
ee. Park Place Ave, Lauck's add 5000
Geo. Jerrick 20 T. b. ST. Denis %.
IS Ida Ave. Wollman's add 10000
Bonath Click TO Massey Harmon
SIS Water St. Greirs add. soo-oo
Walter Morris TO Bert 7. Hayes
8. 30 II OF E \ lot Zlmmeriy's
ada .................................. 7u.oo
Samuel Eigsti 70 C. A Truck sc u
LIE oess r r r. OF W.T.. BOO
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-08-22
COIL s STORE. BARAGA. MICH.

bank had admitted credit of $685.
600, but claimed an Offset OF an equal
amount of debts. These debts, con-
sisting of deposits, the bank refused
to list. Thereupon the board of re-
view added the assessment. Com
missioner Freeman, who has been
having hearings in Kalamazoo, re-
versed the action of the board, He
admits the decision of the tax COM
mission is illegal but says strict
observance OF the law would pro-
duce panic in Michigan. 1t will
probably result in an action in the
circuit court or petition to the
supreme court for a mandamus to
compel the tax commission to add
the S25, 900 assessment. About 240
private banks with capital APP
preaching s5,0O0,00O and enormous
deposits, are interested in the out
come.