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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

The London Sketch, speaking Of the new
biographical edition Of Robert Louis Steven
sons Works with the intro AUCTIONS written
by Mrs Stevenson telling Of the oiroum-
stances under which the works were writ
ten. says that Mrs. Stevenson Il eminsntly
equipped for her task. Her extraordinary
powers Of conservation and her infectious
high spirits were the source Of perpetual
wonder and delight to her husband. A
highly qualified judge has said that Of all
the brilliant conversationalistss she had ever
met Mrs. Stevenson was the finest. II
will be remembered that Mrs. Stevenson
elaborated with her husband In one Of biz
books, and she was ever his most sharp
and stimulating critic. This waa 40 well
recognized by Mr.. Thomas Stevenson
that shortly before his death he made his
son promise he would never publish any
thing without Fann,'s approval
Miss Myrtle Reed. the author Of 'Laveh-
der and Old Lace" Love letter. Of a
Musician and other popular booB Of the
day, submitted recently a spirited auto
biography Of herself TO the inquisition Of
an interviewer. in which she said; Il dis
covered America thirty years ago and
liked it 40 we'll that have not since left
the country. When came had pen In
one hand, a sheet Of paper In the other
and was yelling for ink. From these signs
my father knew that was destined for the
fourth estate and searched the dictionary
for a name that would look well In print
Hence my present title, which American
reviewers take 70 be a rseudonym and
English critics the name Of gentleman.
The ACADEMY once said: The gentleman
who calls himself Myrtle Reed, which
seems very hard when have always tried
10 he a perfect lady. The rest Of my career
is history. See chronicles Of the Knicker-
bocker prass for the last seven years"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

Another novel desling with psychology
cal phenomena. Tommy Cartaret,' hrs
been pronounced impossible scientifically.
But Mr.. Justus Miles Forman, the author
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

B'way a o7d. Nat. Daily. I6r.
IMctntyre a Heath, SpeAsArdy's
nI0III1 Bears. aicaps. Cole Johnson,
SVlOulGbtTlc Great Buclynef, Prank
Jbnnle Latoaa, CaTlce Vance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

The return Of Sherlock Holmes would
seem 20 be vindicated IN spite Of tbs criticism
OF the censors by the belief that people
still have in the actual existence Of Dr..
Doyle's creation A letter dated from a
Aulall Pennsylvania town has recently
been received by the publishers Of the
book in which the writer says;
one story tAvc a description Of Horace HarEer.
IN whose house 4 man had been murde red In Lon
don. an much interested In the HArksT family.
and would he Awful flSd II | could get 10 CORE
spondenes VITA some Of the HArkeT family In Eng
land NY fathers mother was Hsrker. who came
10 this country with her parents whtn she wgt
quite young DO YOU think. n would write 20 DT
watson. In London. who seems 10 have been Mr
holiness confident companion, that he would
answer my letter. and w to place me IN communal.
cation with some onst Can you give me Or Wat.
sons address IN LOndon' Youu ven truly,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

Mrs. Alice HeEsn Rice Is OF for her vuoa-
ton to Japan. Her new book Sandy
was published on Saturday. II is the story
Of a little Scotch-Irish stowaway, Who
drifts TO layton, Ky, and sftcr many years
realizes Che ideal Of his boyish dreams.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

GsrS$;1 To "a ss1 Ak r: Ccs,, Widow
WallaCk's. B'W, yS30ih. Evs. SIS MAI To day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

The attention Of Wall Street folks has
been attracted for several days by the
sight OF what appears to be graSs growing
on the Broad street curb exchange. IL
really IL wheat. the kernels having fallen
between the curbstones and sproutSd
For an area Of almost hundred feet square
II shows above the ourbgtones.
THE curb men are certainly letting the
grass grow under their feet theae daya,
bas been the usual remark.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

A woman appeared before Magistrate
omnnen the other day and asked for sum-
mons for another woman. She wore a very
large and Raudy purple hat.
THE woman ran me out Of my room and
threw a lot OF bric-A-brac and several
inns gel at me, she said.
sDjd YOU have on that hAti' asked the
Judge as be handed her the paper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

THEnaTuAM LADIES' MAT. TO-DAY.
--Oul UHW RcntZ-Santley GO.
10Th A "a Az. BuTlesque and Vaudeville.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26

Tbs long Looked for story by tbs author
OF Truth Dexter ia in prsSS an1 will be
published May IS under the title The
Breath Of the Gods II Is now four years
since the freshness and tenderneSs OF Truth
Dexter made tie appeal to the reading
public and Sidney Mccall has devoted these
years 70 the careful writing Of thu new
volume. The scensJ are laid in Washing
ton and japan and the author Is said TO
have thrown strong sids lights upon the
customs Of tbs Aslatio ISLANDERS. their
intense patriotism, the strength Of their
love. the tenacity Of their social and re-
lgious ideals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
THE FLAGS VIEWED.
An Interesting Occasion i'm the Hall
of History Yesterday.

A most interested audience gathered
yesterday afternoon i'm the Hall of His
tory at the State Museum to inspect
the 81 Confederate flags belonging to
North Carolina troops returned to this
state by the Federal government pur-
suant to an act OF Congress.
The party was made UP of about 5
veterans, 80 to 81 ladies and SO to rs
gentlemen Of the city and State. be-
sides number of Northern visitors.
The event was in charge of Col. Fred
a, Olds, the Director of the Hall Of
History who has given much time
and valuable thought to the enriching
of the splendid collection of North
Carolina historical souvenirs now in
the Hall of History. These flags add
materially TO this.
The flags are arranged in four
cases, and Col. Olds informally ex-
planned abont the flags. this hing done
Interestingly. The flags in the collec-
ton are those of the First, Fourth,
Sixth, Seventh, Twelfth. Sixteenth.
Eighteenth, Twentieth Twenty-Sec-
ond, Twenty-Third. Twenty-Fourth.
Twenty Sixth, Twenty Eighth. Thir-
tieth, Thirty Third. Thlrty-Seyenth,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
INVESTIGATE THE CHARGES.
perintendent Boone in Typhoid
Fever Matter.

The matter of the investigation of
the charges made that superintendent
]. b. Boone, of the Baptist Orphanage
at brownsville, failed or refused to
act as directed by the physician during
the typhoid fever epidemic there last
year is to be taken up today at Thorn
asville by the board of trustees, this
on demand of Mr. Boone.
The first mention of this matter was in
the Biblical Recorder by Editor Bailey
and as the result of this and other
statements, long letter was publish
ed by DIR. j. II. J.. Battle, of Green's
boro, in the Biblical Recorder, this
embracing other letters on the matter.
and in which he made the charge tina.
Mr.. Boone had declined to act upon
his suggestions and recommendations
in the matter, made. after a careful
examination of conditions
Following these letters and articles
Mr. Boone demanded an investigation
by the board, and this was called for
today
Mr.. III. C. Dockery, member of the
Board, left yesterday afternoon for
Thomasville, and on the afternoon
train there were also the following
members going to the meeting: Hon.
John G. Scarborough, of Murfreesboro;
DIR. John Mitchell, of Aulander, and
Mr. j. c. Whitley, of New Bern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
FLAMES IN THE REFoRMAToRY
A Desperate Fight With Fire Between
Midnight and Dawn.
fBy the Associated Press.)

Elmira, N. Y, March 29.-Ffre of
unknown origin broke out In the store
room of the New York State Reforma-
tory at 1890 O'Clock this morning and
in an hours time the flames famed
by brisk cast wind had entirely en-
yeloped this building and one ad1oin
ing it to the east. The burning build
ings are located at the southwest
corner of the institution and extend
to the center gate where it is hoped
the progress of the flames can be
stayed by a heavy fire wall.
The hospital, tailor shop, shoe shop
and chief engineers office are located
in the buildings which are burning.
Twenty-Five patients in the hospital
We're removed to places of safety. The
entire city fire department is at work
with the reformatory department and
a corps of trusted inmates The flames
are not yet under control and are
lighting up the entire city. 1t is not
believed the fire will reach those por~
tions of the buildings in which the
inmates are quartered. There is no
panic among the inmates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Forty First, Fifty-Seeond and Fifty
ItIfth North Carolina Regiments.
Eleven of the flags are on stats and
all are so grouped in the different
cases 80 as to show the number of the
lregiment and the battles in which
these We're engaged. The centre piece
of one group is the flag of the Thir-
teenth Regiment. this being the last
Confederate flag used, on it the bat
ties in which it was used being paint
ed Another flag is that of the Thirty
Ninth Regiment, and on it are the
names of Chickamauga. jackson and
Murfreesboro, as it was used in those
battles. In another group are three
flags on stats, these being State flags.
which were carried by the Twentieth.
Forty-Sixth and Forty-SeVenth Regi-
ments.
These torn and aged pieces of silk
| tell a world of history by their very
tatters. which show that shot and shell
| had been their visitors. In one case
tied on a stick is but a remnant of Il
flag, this being the field of the State
| flag, all the rest of the silk having
been shot away. One flag is on a rude
| pine staff, the pole having the bark
on it, Several of the flags belonged
| to the same regiment, as one BEING
captured another was used. There are
| three flags each of the Twenty Eighth,
Eighteenth ana IElftletn Regiments,
| two each of the Twelfth. Twenty
Fourth, Thirty Fourth and Forty
Seventh. In all the flags represent
| twenty-seven regiments.
| In one case there has been placed
| the famous Bethel flag which was not
captured. It is at the bottom of the
case and on it is placed the picture OF
| Col. afterwards GeneraD ID. FL. Hill,
| with this being his revolvers. his hol-
ster and d map of the Battle of
Bethel. There is also there picture
and a sketch of Henry l.. Wyatt the
! first man killed in the war.
| Another picture which attracted
much attention was that of Mr.. II. ii.
Bradley ('Bob'' Bradley as the boys
knew HIND. The picture shows him
| holding the flag of the Bethel Regl-
ment, this being the State flag of silk
with Bethel embroidered on it. this
| having been done by order of the State
| Convention in session at the time OF
| the battle Mr., Bradley was a COM
panion of Wyatt in that encounter
| and the picture is Of historic interest.
| The collection of flags is a splendid
one, and the visitors spent MANY hours
| i'm studying and talking of them,
many old Confederates. prominent
among these Capt. j. j. Thomas, re-
! lating incidents about the companies
and the flags. Many visitors are ex-
pected to call at the Hall of History
to see the flags.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Injured by a Foul.

(By the Associated Press.)
Philadelphia. March 29.-Monte At
tel, of San Francisco, was carried from
the ring tonight after a six round
bout with Jimmy Walsh. of Boston
at the National A. c. After more than
two minutes of fighting in the sixth
round Walsh accidentally hit Attel low
and followed the blow with a right and
left to the jaw. Attel was not knocked
out but the foul blow injured him and
he was unable to rise He was carried
to his dressing room and physiciane
We're summoned. 1t was some time
before he could be removed. Walsh
had the better of the bout from the
start
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
TO Talk OF GERMANY.
Two Ladies' of Raleigh Who Will De.
light the Audience That Assem-
bles.

Mrs. f. L. Stevens and Miss Eliza
Pool will on Saturday afternoon at the
Baptist University, deliver talks on
Germany and German Institutions"
These ladies have travelled in that
country and in their talks they will
give many personal incidents, some OF
them humorous and amusing.
The event will begin at 4 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, and silver offer
ing will be received at the door, as
the talks are to be made to aid in OBJ
tanning funds for the interior adorn-
ment of the Wiley school and to beau
tify its grounds. A pleasing feature
will be the presence of the children OF
Wiley school, who will sing a number
of sprightly songs. The public is in
Vited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT.
Dawson to Meet Dominican Minister
OF Finance to Arrange Plan.
CIV the Associated Press. J


San Domingo, Republic of Santo Do
mingo, March 29.--American Minister
Dawson has received official contlrma-
ton of the acceptance by the admin
istration at Washington of the propo-
sition of the Dominican government
regarding the diversion of customs
revenues for the liquidation of the
foreign debts of the republic of san
to Domingo. Minister Dawson will
meet the Dominican Minister of FL
nance tomorrow to arrange the details
of the agreement. In principle 1t is
understood that As per cent. of the
revenues will be handed over 10 the
Dominican government and that 80
per cent. will be placed on deposit un-
til the fate of the Dawson Sanchez
convention has been decided by the
United States, the creditors to await
the action of the Senate before receiv-
ing any payments.
Public confidence has been estab-
lished and quiet prevails throughout
the republic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
County Education.

County Superintendent w. G. Glenn
ents held large teachers meeting at
Six Forks, l3artons' Creek Township,
Tuesday. The objects of these me IT.
ings are consultation and promotion
of the best methods in conducting
schools.
Mr.. Clements says that the measles
have greatly interfere,l with schooi
work. and has enormously reduced
the attendance. The spread of the
disease has amounted almost to an
epidemic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
w. II. Gould for Collector.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the ASSOCIATED Press.)
Washington, March 29.-The Presi-
dent has decided to recommend he
election of William e. Gould, of Bal
timore, as one of the collectors of
customs for San Domingo.
Baltimore. March 29.-William e.
Gould is a New Yorker, though he has
resided here for some time past. He
is a graduate of Johns Hopkins and
has made a special study of the
Romance languages. At present he is
doing finance editorial work on the
staff of the Evening Herald of this
civ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
No Proposals to Japan.
fRv he ssociated Press. )

IBy he ASSUCIdLEU ITE5SsJ
st. Petersburg, March 30.--CThurs-
day, / a. m. )--Officially the authorities
continue to deny stoutly that Russia
has made any peace proposals TO
Japan. This is literally true, as Rus
STA has only made known the negative
conditions, leaving the intermediary
to convey the conditions of it's own re-
sponsibility to Japan.
Diplomats in st. Petersburg are
convinced that something is in prog
ress, but none of these in a position
to know will acknowledge that they
are aware what actually has been or
is being done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
For Memorial Day.

was in session yesterday afternoon in
Col. Kenans office. the purpose being
to make arrangements for the exer-
cises of Memorial Day. the tenth of
May.
The program was discussed and Rev.
r. F. Bumpas of Edenton Street
Methodist church was elected as
chaplain for Memorial Day. Arrange
ments We're also made to give a dinner
to the Confederate veterans on the
Capitol Square. Appropriate resolu-
lions were passed concerning the
death of Miss Mildred Lee. daughter
of General Robert E. Lee. The Asso-
citation last fall selected as the orator
for the exercises of Memorial Day Col.
William j. Saunders who viii speak
on Manly's Battery. of which organi-
cation he was member
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Brighter Day May Dawn on Macedonia
INV the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
Vienna. March 29.--In a well in
formed but unofficial quarter it was
declared today that the Macedonian
question will soon enter upon new
and ameliorating phase. The powers
including Austria and Russia it was
declared, were now convinced that the
program must be enlarged and eX-
tended and Macedonia placed under
International financial control. one nj
the features thereof being that moneys
collected by the authorities in Mace
ionia, shall be employed solely for the
benefit of Macedonia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
eIds-WadswortII.

Carthage. March 30.-At the home
of the bride. Mr.. n. A. Shields and
Miss Matte Wadsworth were married.
Rev. j. X. Roberts performing the
ceremony. Mr.. Shields is son of Mr.
M. A. Shields and is engaged in the
brokerage business at Columbia. 5. e..
where he has been for the past three
years; and the bride is the daughter
of Mr.. w. A. Wadsworth, former
county treasurer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Ho FOR SPRINGS!

and its Establishments. its call for
lighter and sprightlier garb! Shake off
the old and heavy. put on the new and
light. Our tailoring for men and
youths is so we'll known SO well APP
proved that we need only announce
the fact that Spring patterns and ia
brics are here in serried ranks for
your early choice. You know first
come first served rules here. This sea-
sons prices. will suit you. too.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Greensboro Social Events.

Greensboro, n. c., March 3d.
There was quite a surprise wedding
here late last night. At the home
of Mr. and Mrs. j. H. West. their
eldest daughter Miss Alice We:k and
Mr. Walter Griffith. the popular young
son of DR.. W. J. Griffith. of Green's
boro, were united in wedlock by Rev.
DR.. Egbert Smith. None of the friends
of the young couple were aware of
the ceremony, even the parents of the
young people being ignorant of their
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Athens. Ga, March 29.-1

Athens, Ga. March 29.-This after
noon Henry Lewis, colored his wife
and two daughters made affidavit
against Crawford Fleeman, Tom Irwin,
But Wheeler and Allen Goodby, four
we'll known farmers of Oglethorpe
county. charging them with peonage.
The three negro women are in Jail
here now on a burglary warrant sworn
out by Fleeman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Palma Receives Representatives.
(By the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press
Havana, March 29.-President Pal
ma today received the Congressman
and the members of their party. who
came here on board the United States
transport Sumner. Later the Sumner
sailed for New Orleans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Wisconsin to Return the Flag.
(By the Associated Press.)

Madison, Wis. March 30.-Tha Wis
consin Assembly today reconsidered
action delaying return to Alabama OF
the old battle flag of the first Alabama
regiment and the flag will probably be
returned at once. The assembly had
previously decided to submit to the
department of Wisconsin, c. A. r. d
request made by The governor of Ala
ba1na for return of the trophy. The
flag was captured at Island 10. in
1853 by the 18th Wisconsin regiment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
A lderman-WalIace.

Invitations have been issued as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Bland Wallace invites you to
be present at the marriage of his
daughter, MARYLAND, to Mr.. Thomas
Franklin Alderman Wednesday even
ing, April II, 1905, at o'clock Bap-
lima
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Churches should combine Against it.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbus, O.! March 29.-"There
should be an organized movement of
the churches" said the Rev. DR.. Wash,
ington GLADDEN., moderator of the
congregational Church, today against
the acceptance of John ID. Rockefel-
ler's gift TO the American Board OF
Foreign Missions.
Something should be done at once.
shall consult the authorities Of the
church and ascertain their attitude in
the matter"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Tampa. Fla. March 29.-Rear ADJ
miral Francis J. Higginson. who has
been here several days on the house
boat Everglades, left tonight for Pen
sacola, on duty connected with the
visit of the fleet there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Divisions of Rural Carrier Service.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 29.-The Post.
master General has ordered the resig-
nations of the field divisions of tht
rural free delivery service charged as
follows: The divisions known as the
Atlantic division, with headquarters al
Washington, d. c., will be called the
Washington division.
The Southern division. with head
quarters at Nashville, Tenn. will bt
called the Nashville division.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Is 1t a burn? Use DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil. A cut? Use Dr. Thomas
Electric Oil. AT your druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Coughs and colds. down to the very
of Consumption. yield to
the soothing. healing influences OF DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Onely one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
In any part of the body: Doan's ONT
ment. At any drug store. SO cent?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Nashville, Tenn, March 30-The
Legislature has increased the tax Of
grain brokerage houses in this State
from $500 to $1,000 a year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Burdock Blood Bitters cures 1t
promptly, permanently. Regulates
and tones the stomach.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31

Hon. Fl. L. Goodwin. of Dunn, was
here yesterday on business with de-
partments of State. He gives it out
that the carnival and politics are the
features at Dunn at present. A big
carnival is on there right now, a dis
pensary election is coming, and the
city election is close at hand. Life in
Dunn is strenuous these days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Mrs. Pebrol<e Jones Received by tin
Pope.

News was received in Wilmington
that Mrs. Pembroke Jones, of this
city, secured an audience with His
Holiness, Pope Plus x at the Vatican
on March 26th, together with a party
of prominent New Workers, who are
touring the continent. Mrs Jones left
Wilmington eight weeks ago for Eu-
rope, accompanied by her family and
a party of friends from the North
The tourists reached Rome recently
and through the influence of friends
they We're, told that His Holiness had
consented to receive the party at his
home in the Wilmington
DISPATCH
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-31
Green-Newland.

Winston, March 30.-The wedding
of Miss Hal B. Newland and Mr.. w
A. Green was celebrated here at the
residence of the sister of the bride
Mrs A. Fl. Eller. in the presence OF
relatives and a few friends. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DR..
Cherietzberg.
Immediately after the wedding Mr.
and Mrs. Green left on a wedding
trip South, going first to Mobile to visit
the brides father. and then on to
Cuba, to New Orleans and from there
TO New York by steamer. The bride
is q beautiful young woman and has
many friends throughout the State.