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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24


- little done in the way of improve
ment of the parks this spring. Heretofore
the Park Board. by the time the first of
May has arrived, has had everything in
readiness for the opening. The flower beds,
previously, have all been made, the walks
and roadways have been put in shape, and
the large improvements well under way.
but this year, on account of the long winter
and the floods, which damaged the parks
extensively, little has been done.
The board, however. is pushing the work
as fast as it is able, and it is thought that
by the middle of next month all the parks
will be in fairly good shape, although it
will take the greater part of the summer to
repair the heavy damage caused by the
recent flood Riverside and Brookside
Parks suffered the most damage.
The office of the Park Board now presents
a busy scene. Draughtsmen working
at large tables, drawing plans of the vari-
Gus improvements that are to be made this
summer, and on every desk and table about
the place numerous blueprint drawings are
strewn. In the office are a number of large
double swings that will be seen in the parks
this summer.
The employees of the office particularly
enjoy the swings, and in them spend most
of their noon hour. In the midst of all
this work sits j. Clyde Power, the engineer
and superintendent He is continually
working new designs for the various
parks.
AS Mr.. Power explained the other day, the
making of park is an immense study, and
all that is done is with a view to the future
The growth of the trees and shrubbery, the
creation of romantic dells the establish
ment of perfectly natural landscapes the
designs of all permanent Improvements,
such roads, walks, bridges dams, build
ings. etc. must be with one end in view
that of a harmonious picture for the future.
The arranging of the parks is a constant
study not only to Superintendent Power.
but TO all of the members of the board,
for one Improvement always suggests an
other and together they go to make up
the whole.
Also the appearance of the parks and
their general care depend much upon the
wo~kmen. and those in charge of the indi-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24
Enormous Automobile.

Cleveland man has recently had con-
structed for his use and pleasure an auto
mobile of 300-horse power, capable OF seat
ing comfortably twenty-eight people aud
making a speed of forty miles an hour or
more. The machine will climb any grade up
TO - per cent. with ease. and Is luxuriously
fitted A description says that il will prove
almost convenient a Pullman car to<
those who travel in it IL cost S35.ooo. ands
Is almost as large as a railway locomo-
ilge-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24
Formal Opening Of the City's Parks
Will Take Place May / This Yea,
Superintendent Power and
the Board Have Been De-
layed in Their Plans by
the Damage Wrought by
the Recent Floods. Inn
provem ementS That Are
Now Under Way

He formal opening of the Indian
apolis parks will take place May 1.
However, the weather has been
such that there has so far been
little done in the way of improve
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24

ID our prehistoric mothers who
to all accounts, a minimum of
clothing and furniture, insist
upon turning the caves topsy-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24

CTOR OBERTING, a wealthy
brewer of Lawrenceburg. Ind.
was at the Palace Hotel in Gin
cinnat; the other day with his
son. Marion S. Oberting. The
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24
Pretty Pleasant Run, Where Artists
Sketch and Nature Lovers Linger


RUN! Wha: a pleas
ing stream and what pleasant
memories il recalls! What a
wealth of nature 5 knowledge may
he cleaned along thy banks, The
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-24

y THE sprins the average house
holders fancy lightly turns TO
thoughts Of gardening. True he
may not be able 10 do very much
at IL. The means at hand are
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Will Examine all Ships.

New Chwang, March 25-The Lilac
River became navigable today and ship
ping agents have received notice of the
departure OF vessels from ports along the
entire coast OF China for New Chwang.
The Russian military authorities have
issued an order regulating shipping at
this port. The order provides that all
III coming vessels must anchor 51s miles
DeloW the fort and can proceed into the
harbor only between the hours of a. m.
and p. M. after undergoing an exam
ination OF papers and cargo.
The merchants here are protesting
against the order in the hope that ships
VIII be permitted to anchor within two
miles OF the foreign settlement before
submitting to an examination by the
authorities. Although further compro-
missing the rights of neutrals the sur
felllance OF all ships passing by the for
tlhcations is considered by the authori-
ties to be a necessary military precau-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
MRS. R. O. VAUGHAN DEAD.
The Interment viii Take Place Here
this Afternoon.

Mrs. R. 0. Vaughan died in Wilmington
at 1O:45 yesterday morning from the eff
fects of pneumonia.
Her remains will reach here at $3.50 this
afternoon and the interment will be in
the old cemetery. The services will be
conducted by Rev. r. f. Bumpass, OF
Edenton Street church.
Her daughters, Miss Maude Vaughan
and Mrs. Pal Vaughan, of Cary, left here
yesterday morning before her DEATH but
reached Wilmington too late. The de-
ceased is survived by her husband. her
daughters, Mrs. ]. NJ. Wood. Wilmington;
Miss Mary Vaughan, Wilmington; Miss
Maude Vaughan. Raleigh. and son, Mr..
Robert Vaughan.
The news of Mrs. Vaughan's death will
carry much grief to many friends, for she
was good woman. and in her death deep
sympathy is felt for the stricken family
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Thanks to Togo.

TOXIC. March 25.-The House of Repre-.
sentatives today listened to significant
speech by NJ. Yamamoto, the Minister
of Marine and passed with enthusiasm
and without a dissenting voice a vote of
thanks to ViceAdmira1 Togo and his off,
GERS for their service to the country.
In his remarks the Minister of Marine
said it had been manifest TO every OBJ
server that Russia had constantly in
creased her naval strength in the Far East
and that had Japan not purchased the
cruisers Nishin and Kasaga from Argen-
tine her naval strength would have been
below that of Russia.
Referring to the work of the Vice
Admiral Togo and his fleet Yamamoto
said that to block a port successfully the
blockaders should be at least twice as
strong as the defenders of the rort. He
said the latest reports showed that the
Russians had four battleshiDs, five cruis-
ers and ten torpedo boat destroyers afioat
at this time, from which it must be
concluded that the work Of repairing at
Port Arthur was being carried forward
efficiently. The latest attack on Port
Arthur had enabled the Japanese to OBJ
serve the actual strength of the enemy
Continuing, the Minister of Marine said
that while he hoped for speedy termina-
ton of the war, he must warn the mem
bers OF the House not to be over san
euine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
PALM SUNDAY SERVICE.
Holy Week Begins and the Close Of
Lent Near at Hand.

The beginning Of Holy Week will be
marked today with special services APP
propriate to Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday commentaries the event
ful hour III the Saviour's life, when the
crowd surged about their mounted Lord
AZ He rode into Jerusalem, the populace
meanwhile shouting, "Hosanna to the Son
Of David" and strewing palm branches
n His way.
The mighty events that lead up to
the awful tragedy on Calvary are a part
of each days commsmoration during
Holy Week.
The eliminating observances of these
olemnities arey hel on Good Friday in the
Passion services appointed for the day of
tho Cruciflxion.
Many Raleigh churches will be decorat-
ID with palms today and bits of emble-
matte green will be distributed to wor
;hippers in Roman Catholic and Episco-
pal churches.
What is known as a Quiet. Day" will
DC held at the Church of the Good Shep-
ierd on Thursday of Holy Week, the in
3tructions and meditations to re given
by Rev. j.. G. Roper, d. d., of the Gen
sral Theological Seminary, New York.
Dr. Roper will also conduct the Three
Hours Passion Service at the Church
of the Good Shepherd on Good Friday
Next Sunday is Easter, and the great
festival of the Resurrection vii be OBJ
served with splenddly uplifting services
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
GoIdsboro Girl BasebaIIists.

Goldsboro has a novelty in the shape
of two baseball teams in which all the
players are young ladies i'm their teens.
Both clubs played a very exciting game
this morning on the lawn in front of DIR.
r. A. Smiths residence. The names of
the clubs are Hooligan Braves and Nine
Cops. The former were victorious by a
score of IS to s.
Miss Jennie Ormond. of the defeated
team, was presented with handsome
bouquet of johnquills for her most excel
lent work in the box. The lineup of the
Hoollgan Braves is as follows: Lucia
Privett, C.; Vie lie May Dewey, p; Eulah
Ormond, h.; Elizabeth Smith, Oh; Hattie
Dewey, 3D.: Diana Whitfield. S. s.; EN-
ma Finavson. |. f.; Leila Privett. c. f.;
Mildred Borden, ]. f. The Nine Cops are
lined up in the following manner; Annie
Smith, C.: Jennie Ormond, p.; Helen
Creech, h.; Alice Freeman 2b.; Julia
Edwards. 3D.; Eunice Bizzel, 6. s.: Anna
Grafton. !. f.: Gertie Edwards, c. f.: Amy
Joseph, +. f.
After the game was over the Nine Cops
invited the champions to the drug store
of Higgins e Co.. and set up to cold
drinks. which was enjoyed very much, es-
pecially by the Hooligans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Expect Attack at New ChWang.

Washington, March 25-The Navy De.
partment was informed by Admiral
Cooper today that the conditions are not
such as to warrant him in OBTAINING the
Helena at New Chwang. If the town
is attacked by the japanese navy, the
Helena would be in the line OF fire and
no neutral ship has a right to remain
there If she can get away The Navy
Department has cabled him to withdraw
the ship and she probably will leave New
Chwang for Shanghai and later for Ma
Mia within the present week if the ice
continues to soften as rapidly as re-
ported
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
BEFORE A COURT MARTIAL.
Three Charlotte Soldiers Charged
With Absence From Camp With
out Leave.
Especial to News and ohserver.)


Charlotte, n c.. March Exchanged
with being absent from camp without
leave during encampment of last sum
mer. the penalty of which is SO fine or
Imprisonment in county jail for 10 days,
Corporal f. r. Millersham and Privates
Robert G. Hayes and john l.. Swindell
were on trial before a court martial till
midnight last night. No decision was
reached The court viii meet again Mon
day night and will forward its report to
the Adiutant General in Raleigh.
The court martial was ordered by Brig
adler General j. f. Armfield and was com
posed of Col. T. X. Robertson First regi-
ment; Capt. r. E. Davidson, Battery A;
Capt. w. f. Campbell, Company D, First
regiment; First Lieutenant p. II. Viii
Hams. Battery "A; First Lieutenant w. s.
Charles, Company d, First regiment; Sec
ond Lieutenant Mark Williams. Battery
A; Second Lieutenant Walter Harkey
Company ID. First regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
WHITES KILL FIVE
NEGROES
Crowd Takes Them From
Guards and Shoot
Them to Death.
(By the Associated Press)

Little Rock, Ark, March 25...--A spe-
cial to the Arkansas Gazette from De
Witt, Arkansas County, says:
Five negroes who had been listed as
a result of the race troubles at st.
Charles this county, were taken from the
guards by crowd of men and shot to
death
The FIVE victims We're: Jim Smith,
Charley Smith, Mack Baldwin, Abe Bal
ley, NJ Arrett Flood.
This makes nine negroes that have
been killed in the vicinity of CT. Charles
on account Of the racial troubles. A few
days ago a difficulty occurred over q
trivial matter at st Charles between a
white man named Searcy and two negroes
named Henry and Walker Griffin
On Monday last two negroes met
Searsy and his brother in a store in st.
Charles and the difficulty was renewed.
One of the negroes, without warning.
struck both of the Searcy boys over the
head with table leg, rendering them UNI
conscious and taactu,ing their skulls.
one OF them to such an extent that he NAV
die Deputy Sheriff James Kirkpatrick
attempted to arrest them and he too was
knocked down. The negroes then gather
no white man could arrest them" Their
demonstration aroused the fears of the
citizens of st. Charles and they tele-
phoned to this place for a posse to come
out and protect the town. p. A. Doug
lass, deputy sheriff, went out with five
men Wednesday morning. Constable l..
&c. McNeely went forward with posse
OF several men to capture the Griffin ne
groes.
The constable met three negroes-Ran-
dali Flood, Will Baldwin and Will Mad
olson, in the road. He inquired of them
| If they knew where the GrifGns were
and one of them replied that they did
but would tell no white man. adding
an oath. The negroes then attempted to
draw their pistols but the posse fired,
killing all three of them
Yesterday sixteen men left this place
for the scene of the trouble Large
crowds gathered in from Roe, Ethel and
Clarendon. During the day, while the
sheriffs posse was searching for Thu
Griffin negroes, they were fired upon by
4 negro named Aaron Hinton. from am
bush. Three of the posse were hit but
the shot used were small and no serious
damage resulted. The posse returned the
fire and the negro was shot down. Sew
eral other shots were fired into him,
killing him instantly.
Five other negroes, Jim Smith, Charles
Smith, Mack Baldwin, Abe Bailey and
Garrett Mood who were the negroes
that had defied the officers were arrest
ed and last night crowd OF men took
them away from the guards and shot
them to death.
1t is reported late this evening that
the Griffin boys have baen captured.
If so it probably means that two more
will be killed Everything at st. Charles
at this time is quiet, but the town is
heavily guarded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
BRITT THE WINNER
Had the Best of Young
Corbett in 20 Rounds
and Got Decision.
CBy the Associated Press. }

San Francqco. March 25.-James Britt,
Of California. was given the decision to-
night over William iacthwell, better
known as Young Corbett," of Colorado,
in Il twenty round contest at Wood
wards Pavilion.
Both pugilists weighed in tonight and
as had been predicted both failed to
bulge the bar at the 1870 notch, Britts ex-
act weight was 1873, while that of Corbctt
was not given to the public.
Corbett was q pronounced favorite at
odds which fiuctuated from 10 to to 10
to 5 IL. The betting. which had been
apathetic considering the great interest
displayed in the contest, revived tonight
with a suddenness that literally swamped
the pool sellers. Cornett wagered So. 500
against $500 that he would be returned
the winner, while Britt placed $500
against $500 on his own chances
Up to the seventeenth round Corbett's
advantage was apparent, but in that
round Britt rallied and rained right and
left blows on various portions of Cor
belts anatomy forcing the champion tc
cllIch to save himself The styles of the
two boxers were entirely distinctive
Britt fought for the body most OF the
time while Ccrbctt devoted his attack
Fer the head, face and jaw.
Both fought hard in every round Britt
in his crouching attitude was able to
guard his stomach effectively though Cor
bett was able to land hard on his head
and Jaw. In the first few rounds Britt
found the Denver mans stomach repeat
edly though his blows lacked steam
1t was without doubt the greatest fight
fought in California. BIRTHS ability to
assimilate punishment and his endurance
were simply marvellous. At no time dur
ing the twenty rounds did Britt break
ground. He always brought the fight
TO Corbctt, who was breaking ground
and chnching most of the time Britt
was heavily punished. yet was at all times
willing to take more and finally outgamed
the champion. The pace set was of
nature to make both men tire. However,
their condition always brought them. af-
ter q minutes respite; to the center OF
the ring with renewed vigor.
Britt was better at the outfighting, Cor
bett superior in the infighting. Britt had
the best of the work and the greatest
speed. Corbett showed himself the clev-
erer fighter at times and the heavier hit
ter
After the fight Referee Eddie Graney
said:
Il simply gave the decision to the man
who mad the best of the fight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
First National Bank of Dunn.

Col. w. II. s. Burgwyn, who, for eight
years was National Bank Examiner. has
been commissioned by the government to
go to Dunn, c., and open up the First
National Bank of Dunn Dunn, n. c. He
VIII open it up for business this morning
Mr. w. III. Mcdonald. of the Merchants
National Bank, of Baltimore. is president
OF this bank; Mr.. Geo. X. Grantham, vice
president and acting cashier; Mr.. Viii
X. Battle, son of Hon. r. II. Battle. of
tins city, is teller and book keeper. Mr.
Mcdonald will retain his position with
the Merchants National Bank of Baltl-
more, as its travelling correspondent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Delightful GoIdsboro Event.

GolGsboro, N c., March 26.-(Special)
The Vance Literary Society, composed of
the pupils of the ninth and tenth grades
of the graded school, held delightful
public meeting in the Woman's Club room
last night. A debate upon the query,
Resolved, That Russia was right in MAX
ing war upon Japan The debaters for
the affirmative were Mr.. Mack Wilson
and Miss Annie Denmark, and for the
negative Mr.. Frank Creech and Miss An
ME Rhodes Switzerland. This was very
creditable feature of the entertainment.
the judges, Prof T. r. Foust, Mr. Brin-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
A. & M. DRAMATIC CLUB.
To Play 1.-The Good-natured Man. by
Or. Goldsmith Easter Monday Night.

Easter Monday night will find the A.
and NJ. Dramatic Club ready to give the
people of Raleigh a treat with The Good
Natured man. The rehearsals are going
along smoothly and with another week
of good work the ''Strollers,' will be
able to surpass their former performance.
All who saw THE Rivals two years
ago, and ''She Stoops to CONQUER last
year, can form some idea OF the kind OF
work the club is capable of doing. Two
seasons with nearly the same boys ought
to count for something in favor of the
results this season.
Dr. Burkett and Mr. Bowen. who have
5 worked the "Strollers" into shape, are
confident that those who see "The Good
natured Man" viii see something above
the 'Aamateurish type
The ladies are particularly good. They
look their parts and can act them. Miss
Carroll as the Land Lady, will sur
prise and amuse her friends with why
Solomon, why Soloman | say and her
Raspberry Wine
Miss Sanborn as Miss Richland,' is TAX
ing her part finely, and viii be the real
thing as an English Lady of 1860
Miss Smedes, as Garnet is a very
knowing maid, especially in how to flirt
with Mr.. Flanagan and Mr.. Twitch,
and to obtain information
Miss Stainback as OLIVIA" fills her
part well as q supposed daughter in love
with her supposed brother
Miss Harris, as MRS. Croaker." leads
Mr. Croaker around by the ear. and is
the main-stay of the family by her tact
In meeting such man as Mr.. Lofty"
ri = IL l.~.l
prised to know that their friends are
such interesting actresses.
The boys are getting their parts down in
good shape. and promise to come up to
former work.
Mr.. Croaker, the blushing old man:
''Mr. Menry Wood The Good-natured
man: .'Mr. Lofty" who knows so much
about Dukes and Lords. "Mr. Leontine,"
who is in love with his supposed sister
Jarvis" the old spoiled servant
'Sir William Honeywood." the dgnified
uncle
The Butler VINO knows that wine and
liquor can't go without mouth. and who
hates a drunkard.
Bailiff, Flanagan. Dubardien and
Post-boy, all come into making the play
one of the best.
The only way for some people to be
convinced of thing is for them to come
and see for themselves. We wish all would
come and see.
Seats will be on sale Monday All who
want TO get seats in punches had better
come early.
The cost:
Mr.. Honeywood-Mr. Darden.
Croaker-Mr. Gardner.
Lofty-Mr. Tomlinson.
Sir VIM. HcEeywood-Mr. Gates.
Leontine-Mr. WEIGH.
Jarvis-Mr Martin.
Butler-Mr. Huntley
Bailiff-Mr. Abernethy, l.. f.
Flannagan-Mr. Winston.
Dubardein-Mr. Culbreth.
ost-boy-Hr. Higgs.
Miss Richand-Miss Sanborn.
Olivia--Miss Stainback.
Mrs. Croaker-Miss Harris.
Garnet-Miss Smedes.
Landiady-Mss Carroll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
r--CIifton.

The following invitation has been issued
to friends:
mr. William Thomas Clifton
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his sister,
Frances Neal
Mr.. Louis Lumsden Joyner,
on Tuesday evening, the 14th of April,
nineteen hundred and four,
at half past nine o'clock,
st. Pauls Episcopal Church,
Louisburg, North Carolina
Miss Clifton is the popular and charm
ing daughter of the late DR.. ]. e. Clifton,
of Louisburg, a physician of high stand
ing. and member of one of our oldest
and best families. Mr.. Joyner is the eff
cient manager of the Seaboard Air Line
at Louisburg
The approaching marriage of these two
young people is one Of much interest to
their many friends throughout the State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
WOMAN and
SOCIETY.

Mrs. r. f. Marlborough, of LOUIS
burg. is visiting Mrs. W. f. Foster.
Miss Pansy Fetner went to Sanford
Yesterday to visit Miss Alice Edwards.
Mrs. Joseph E. Robinson, OF Colds
boro, after a visit to Mrs. L. A. Masler
left yesterday for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Rose and Miss
Lillian Pollock went to Goldsboro yester-
day.
Mrs. NJ S. Calvert returned from
Greensboro yesterday.
Miss Maude Won Claim, of Whining
ton, after visit here has returned TO her
home.
Mrs. Preston Bridgers, after visit
to her mother, Mrs. e. Burke HayWoou'
has returned to Wilmington
Miss Annie Lee De Vane has returned
to Henderson.
Miss Mary P Ship has gone to
Charlotte. where she is visiting at the
home of Judge w. p. Bynum.
Miss Mae Ford left yesterday for
Cary to visit Mrs. E. l.. Middleton for
a few days.
Mrs. r. W. Hodges and daughter. lit
tie Miss Anne. left yesterday Tor ROCK
ingham to visit Mrs. A. l.. Mcdonald.
Mrs. Annie s.. Syme, Mrs. ]. Ludlow
Skinner and son, Master John c. Windef
Skinner, left yesterday to visit Tor some
days at Pinehurst.
Misses Mary and Mamie McPhail, OF
Lemon Srings. after visit to Mrs. ]. IL
OQuinn, left yesterday for home.
"A marriage license was granted yes
to-day to Mr.. william Pipkin and Miss
Mary Parrish, both of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Mr.. Mills H. Brown Dead.

MI. Mills n. Brown, Jr., died at the
home OF his step-mother, Mrs. Mills H
Brown, at O'Clock yesterday morning
In the 46th year of his age.
MT. brown was native of Raleigh
where he has spent all of his life. He
was the son of the late Mills II. Brown
once sheriff of Wake county. He is sur.
yived by bis stcp-mother, a brother. Mr.
Sidney Brown, of McCullers, and three
sisters, Mrs. M. A. Parker, of Raleigh
Mrs. Eivin Fleming, of Wilson, and Mrs
Rufe Cooper, of Marion, N. c.
The funeral service will be conducted
from the home on South Wilmington
Istreet, this morning at IL O'Clock TIL,
interment will take place in the city
cemetery.
In his death the family have the deer
sympathy of many friends
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-27
Russian Gunners Learn How.

New Chwang, March 25.-The Russian
official reports of the bombardment OF
Port Arthur by the japanese fleet last
Tuesday are substantially confirmed by
refuge from Port Arthur, who reports
that Russian gunners have proited by
the japanese initiative and returned their
fire over Liaotoshin promontory. The
refugees further states that more strin-
gent restrictions on the merchants of
Port Arthur are now exercised rendering
entrance and exit from the city almost
impossible. Military and civil passes are
no longer accepted.