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♦H4 4 F 4444444444-444444 $ THE WEATHER TO-DAY : t ♦ For North Carolina: X | RAIN. I ♦444444-»44+44444444444 VOL. LI. NO. 27. Leads all Hortfa Carolina Dailies in Mews and Circulation "UNITED ORDER OF DOODLES" ORGANIZE THe Big and Little Doodles Meet in Greensboro. * r RESOLVE TO HOLD JOBS Provided Logo Can’t Chase Them Out of Their Berths, ■-V’ PRITCHARD DOES THE TALKING ACT All Others Were Afraid to Speak Save Harry Skinner Who Says That He is the Most Orthodox Republican in the State. (Special to the News and Observer.) Greensboro, Oct. 12. —The Revenue Doodles gathered here in great numbers today in response to a summons from Senator Pritchard. Chief Doodles Jim Young and John Dancey were conspicu ous at the gathering, which was organ ized into the “United Order of Doodles.” Its object, all the accumualtion of pie and to freeze out all other applicants at the pie trust. The password is Roose velt spelled backwards and the danger signal are four letters LOGE. While the information gradually oozed out of the meeting the flourish ing announcement was made that the Doodles had come together “at the in vitation of Senator Pritchard to dis cuss ways and means of strengthening the Republican party in North Caro lina.” It required some three hours to do this, and after the meeting all the little Doodles sent newspaper men to Senator Pritchard for light and inspira tion. He was the source from which all inspiration had come and from whom any information must be received. They were nil afraid to talk, and still more fearful that the President will take from them their fat offices, and turn them over to the McLaurin crowd. Senator Pritchard gave out the fol lowing, which is remarkable for the fact that it hardly refers to anything that took palce in the conference: “We held an informal meetin of the State Executive Committee, j#nd a num ber of representative Republicans from various sections of the State were pres ent. Encouraging reports were received from all sections of the State. The Re publican party will earnestly advocate the rehabilitation of our merchant ma rine, industrial expansion and a continu ance of the economic policies inauurated by the late President, and will oppose the unwise legislation which was en acted by the last Legislature, the farm ers, the mechanics, the laborers, the manufacturers, and all clashes of bu,si s ness men are invited to join with us in our efforts to maintain the satisfactory condition of affairs which now obtains throuhout the country as a result of Republican legislation.” Further than this. Senator Pritchard, who presided over the meeting, would say nothing. The following were,among the prom inent Republicans who attended the mooting: District Attorney Holton, Collector Duncan, Marshal Dockery, Postmaster C. Tom Bailey, Zeb. V. Walser, CoVllector Harkins, Marshal Millikan, Tyro Glenn, J. W. Mullen, ex-Judge W. P. Bynum, Jr., ex-Judge Spencer B. Adams, Harry Skinner, Dr. D. H. Abbott, Congressman Blackburn, Robert D. Douglas, Dr. R. M. Norment, Capt. Charles Price, Samuel Paul Sat terfield, Revenue Agent Patterson, Frank D. Jones, J. A. Haskins. A. H. Price, John C. Dancey, colored, and Jas. H. Young, colored. H. P. Cheat ham, colorede, was expected but the conference was denied the pleasure of liis presence. During the meeting many expressions of opinion Were made as to the best course to pursue in order to win back North Carolina to the Republicans, though not once was it suggested that Loge Harris’ advice be followed. Loge’s recent utterances were like epicac to the pic eaters. Not one of the many of ficeholders present offered to get away from the trough to make room for some or.e more decent and who would “add strength and respectability to the par ty.” All agreed that more voters were needed in the party, but no one was wil ling to sacrifice an office in order to se cure them. Harry Skinner probably made the most emphatic speech of the meeting. He wanted no one to lose sight of the fact that he was the most pronounced Republican in North Carolina and Pritchard’s warmest friend. He de clared that he believed implicitly in a high tariff, a ship subsidy and every thing else for which the Republican party stands. He declared that the Re publican party could make North Caro lina and the South rich and powerful, even as it has added to the accumulated wealth of New England. Judge Bynum, Dr. Abbott and others found consolation in “the many acces sions to the party,” though they were unable to mention any names. It was claimed that the growth had been pro naunced in overey section of the State, and outsiders took the growth to apply to the Order of Doodles. Harry Skin ner, whose appetite is directed piewards, Ben Jean Holton and others who are praying that Pritchard may have suffi cient pull to favor them a pone of bread, announced that chances were broght for the election of a Republican Legislature and the return of Pritchard to the Sen ate, . L ,7. |» ' The News and Observer. CAROLINA KICKS TO VICTORY Oak Ridge Team is Defeated by a Bcoie of 28 to 0. (Special to the News and Observer.) "Winston-Salem, N. C., Oct. 12. —And it came to pasis that on the 12th of October two foot ball teams, Oak Ridge and Carolina, met face to face. The score reads thus: Carolina 28, Oak Ridge, well 0. The onslaughts of Carolina were irresistible and down the field they went in a happy manner. The boys from the Ridge were outclassed. The features of the game were: Berkley’s continually skirting end for big gains. Council’s hard bucking and Foust’s fine interference. The boys will be in fine trim to meet the A. and M. boys. The Sophomores’ foot ball team defeated the Horner Mili tary School at Oxford in a well fought game by a score of 11 to 5. Virginia Beats Qallaudet. (By the Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Oct. 12.—At Charlottes ville today, the University of Virginia eleven defeated the Gallaudet eleven 24 to 0, in twenty-four minutes play. The. game was practically a “walk-over" for Virginia, only once did Gallaudet have even a. chance to score, and that was when they secured the ball on a Vir ginia fumble. Harvard Defeats Columbia. Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12.—Harvard easily won her first important gafne this afternoon, defeating Columbia of 18 to 0. Columbia’s weakness lay in her guards and tackle, but her back field was fqual to Harvard’s. Harvard made most of her gains by end runs in which the interfer ence was very effective. Other Football Games. At Atlanta, Ga.—Georgia School of Technology 29; Gordon Institute 0. At Dallas, Texas.—University of Texas 5; University of Nashville 5. Pennsylvania 26; Brown 0. Princeton 35; Lehigh 0. West Point 17; Trinity 0. Yale 24; Naval Cadets 0. Lafayette 5; Syracuse 0. Chicago 5; Purdue 5. Michigan 23; Indiana 0. Wisconsin 40; Beloit 0. Cornell 24; Union 0. Carlisle Indians 0; Buckooll 0. HANGED BY THE BRITISH- Commandant Lotter and Two Tonng Cape Farmers Suffer Death. (By the Associated Press.) Middleburg, Cape Colony, Oct. 12. — Two young farmers who had twice joined the Boers have been hanged at Vryburg. The death sentences of a number of other condemned men have been commuted to penal servitude. Commandant Letter, the Cape rebel whose commando, consisting almost wholly of rebels, was captured south of Petersburg in September, and who was sentenced to death, was executed yester day. Commandant Lotter had been tried and found guilty on eight counts, includ ing sedition, the murder of colored, un armed scouts, the murder of troopers in action, the blowing up of rail-oads and the cowhiding of British subjects and Europeans. Lotter pleaded that he was a citizen of the Orange Free State, tut this was disproved. PASCO SEES ROOSEVELT. They Discuss the Coming Report of the Isth mian Canal Commission. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 12.—Former Senator Pasco, now a member of the Isthmian t anal Commission, for a short time to day discussed with the President mat ters relating to the coming report of the commission. This report will not be submitted to the President until some time next month, as it is desirable that the latest facts and information may be incorporated in it Although the commission is not ad vised fully as to the treaty negotiations between the Secretary of State and the British government it is expected that before the report is made the commis sion will have information which will enable it to make its report conform with the new treaty. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Address of Wolcomo by Mayor Hood- A Large Attendance. (Special to the News and Observer.) Goldsboro, N. C., Oct. 12.—The Sunday School Convention convened at the First Baptist Church last night. Rev. $. F. Dclxiach, of Mount Olive, and Dr. F. D. Swindell delivered interesting address es. This morning at the tobacco was in attendance. Mayor Tood delivered an appropriate address of welcome and a fitting and happy report was made by Ml. R. P. Raiford, of Mount Olive. President Parker delivered an inter esting address, showin the growth and increase in attendance of the school since the organization of the assoc alien. Rev. A. W. Farris led the devoliO’>al exercises. Weekly Bank Statement. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Oct. 12.—The statement of the associated banks for the week end ing today shows: Leans, $870,900,700; decreased, $2,657,- 500; deposits, $942,688,900; 'decreased, $564,200; circulation, $30,983,800; increased, $365,700; legal tenders, $70,653,500; de creased, 5440,200; specie, $182,501,900; in creased, $2,147,300; reserves, $253,155,400; incicased $1,707,100; reserve required, $235,672,225; decreased, $216,050; surplus, $17,483,175; increased, $1,923,150. R4LEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA, SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 18, 1901. BRIGANDS CHANGE PLACEOFRETREAT Ready to Dodge Any Attempt at Capture. RUSSIA PROVES A FRIEND Her Ambassador to Turkey Supports Our Demands. HOPE OF MISS STONE’S EARLY RELEASE Efforts Toward Opening Negotiations With Her Abductors Are Proceeding. The Ran sem of the Lady is Nov* the First Consideration (By the Associated Press.) Constantinople, Oct. 12.—Since the bri gands who abducted Miss Stone were lo cated on the mountain of Gultepe, the ap proach of the troops induced them to change their retreat. They are now hid ing on the Turko-Bulgarian frontier, ready to cross to either side as circum stances demand. The decision to suspend the movements of the troops was partially due to the difficulties in operating in the mounta neous country and partly owing to fear that a further advance might endanger life of Miss Stone, hence the Americans desire to try and negotiate for the pay ment of a ransom. It is hoped this will • result in the release of Miss Stone in a few days. The officials of the United States lega tion are much gratified at the Russion action in the matter. The Russian Am bassador is supporting the American de mands and the steps taken by the Secre tary of the United States legation, Eddy, in every way possible. TO BUILD FASSENOER STATION Flnmmer Hicks Takes an Appeal to the Su preme Conrt. (Special to News and Observer.) Henderson, N. C., Oct. 12.—Henderson is eoon to have the long promised pas senger station building. It is said that the Seaboard Air Line authorities have given orders for the work to begin in the near future. Counsel for Plummer Hicks, of Kittrell. convicted last week of murder in the first degree, appealed the case to the Supreme court. This action being taken. Judge Timberlake withdrew sentence, the exe cution having boon set for November sth. The jury failed to agree in the case of Victor Hilliard, charged witli stealing Mr. R. J. Southerland's horse and buggy. The defendant was bound over to the next term of court in sum of SSOO, failing to give which, he was remanded to jail. The ease will be transferred to Warren county for trial. A great many of our people will attend the State Fair, at Raleigh, next week. Henderson is a patriotic little city and takes great pride in our State Fair. Lieut. John S. E. Young, who was sta tioned at Sullivan's Island, has been or dered to Cuba. Mrs. Young accompanied him. BCHEEFER A PRISONER ■ ■■■ ■ * After Two Weeks’ Pursuit the British Cap ture Him. (By the Associated Press.) London, Oct. 12. —Lord Kitchener re ports to the War Office from Pretoria, under today’s date that General French's column have captured Commandant Scheeper. * Lord Kitchener does not state whether Scheepcr's commando, which has been so active in Cape Colony, was captured or not. The British have been in pursuit for a couple of weeks. Scheeper himself was so ill that he was obliged to travel in a buggy. Turned Over to Norfolk and Western. (By the Associated Press.) Cincinnati. Oct. 12. —The general of fices of the Cincinnati, Portsmouth and Virginia railway were today formally turned over to the Norfolk and Western, which recently purchased the road. The Norfolk and Western will have a gen eral agent here. Mr. Alfred D. Wester Dead (Special to News and Observer.) Henderson, N. C., Oct. 12. —The funeral of Mr. Alfred D. Wester took place yes* terday evening at the residence, Dr. J. D. Hufhara officiated. Mr. Wester was buried with Masonic honors. He was 80 years of age, an honorable Christian gentleman and highly respected here. He leaves a wife and six children. Bloodhounds on Bank Bobbers’ Trail. (By the Associated Press.) Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 11. —News which reached here today told of the robbery of the bank at Narka, Kansas, forty miles southwest, some time last night. Expert safe blowers used dynamite on the steel safe and secured about $15,000 in cash. Later the reports are that, the bloodhounds have the trail and are far out in the country with a large posse in pursuit. l A MEMORIAL GRAFT TO JEFFERSON UNVEILED Pilgrimage of the Jefferson Club of St. Louis to Monticello, GREAT THRONG PRESENT The Presentation of the Monument Made by Honorable M. £. Benton of Missouri. ACCEPrED BY GENERAL FPZHUGH LEE He Represents in the Absence of Governor Tyler the Democracy of Virginia. Addresses by Ex Governor Stone and Others. (By thg Associated Press.) Richmond, Va., Oct. 12.—Two hundred and fifty members of the Jefferson Club of St. Louis, Mo., together with a great throng of citizens from Albemarle county and other nearby points, assembled to day at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, a few miles from Charlottesville, Va., to lay their tribute of devotion at the shrine of the gTcat statesman and patriot. The occasion was primarily due to the Missouri organization, which bears the name of the sage of Monticello. They came to the Old Dominion to do honors to their great exemplar and to unveil at the home of Jefferson a beautiful me morial siiaft of red Missouri granite, winch they brought with them. In years gone by, Virginia had contributed to the Bullion State a gray granite shaft, which formerly marked the grave of Jefferson, and now stands on the campus of the Missouri State Universey at Columbus, Mo. The new monument now offered as a graceful token of appreciation for this priceless gift, bears the following inscrip tion: THOMAS JEFFERSON, Citizen, Statesman, Patriot. Tbe greatest advocate of human liberty, opposing special privileges He loved and trusted the people. * * * Erected by Tiie Jefferson Club Os St. Louis, Missouri, On their pilgrimage, October 12, 1901, To express their Devotion to his principles. The inscription on the which now stands on the Missouri University cam pus has become world famous because it was written by Thomas Jefferson himself, and because therefore it siiows the achievements which he considered the most meritorious of his long rcsultful life. The inscription reads: Here was buried THOMAS JEFFERSON, author of the Declaration of Independence of The statute of Virginia I for Religious freedom and Father of the University of Virginia. The authenticity of the gravestone is undoubted. When, on April 18, 1882, Con gress appropriated SIO,OOO for a monu ment over Jefferson’s grave, the Misses Randolph, residuary legatees of Thomas Jesse rson presented the original shaft to the University of Missouri. It was un veiled July 4, 1885, on the University campus with ceremonies in which United States Senator Vest, Thomas Bayard, then Secretary of State; United States Senator Elkins and other prominent Americans participated. The Jefferson Club, which left St. Louis in a solid train of Pullmans on Thursday night, reached Charlottesville early in the morning and after breakfast on the train were taken in hand by members' of the eity council. The formal exercises at Monticello began at ten o'clock but the long line of carriages containing the Missourians and others filed into the grounds shortly after nine o'clock. At the head of the visitors was the club’s famous drum and fife corps. The visitors were welcomed to Mon ticello by Hen. Jefferson M. Levy, who al luded to Jefferson as “the greatest states man and profoundest thinker of any time or country.” Responses were made by Harry B. Hawes, president of the club, and by Lieutenant-Governor Lee, of Mis souri. The presentation of the granite monu ment was made by Hon. M. E. Benton, Congressman from the Fifteenth Missouri district, and in the absence of Gover nor Tyler, the monument was accepted by General Fitzhugh Leo, representing the Democracy of Virginia. The following addresses wore also delivered: "The Declaration of Independence,” bv cx-Goverr.or Win. J. Stone: “Abolition of Law of Entail,” by Congrosman Ohas. L- Cochran; “Distinguished Sons of Albe marle,” by Hon. R. T. W. Duke, and “The University of Virginia,” by the Hon. Frank M. Estes. The copper box put in the base of tlff monument contained the constitution of the club, the names cf the existing chief officers of the United States and a part h ment roll of the officers and members >f the Jefferson club. At 2:30 the Westerners sat down >.o an excellent lunch, furnished hv Mr. Ijfvy and an hour later most of them drove to the University to attend the Virginia? Gallaudet football game. HOE WORDS FROM . RAINER TO LEI! They Clash Over the Intro duction of a Chart. CHARGE OF INACCURACY Rayner Sharply Resents the Slur Cast on His Statements. LEMLY EXPLAINS AND THE MATTER ENDS Rayner Declares the Dispatch Written by Simp son May 27 Sampson’s First Positive Notice to Schley That Cer vera was at Santiago. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 12.—The Schley Court of Inquiry held but one session today, adjourning' at 1 o’clock until Monday in order to give those engaged in connection with the inquiry an op poitunity for recuperation. Capt. Chad wick concluded his testimony, begun yesterday, and Lieutenant Commander Sidney A. Stanton, who served on the New York as an assistant to Capt. Chadwick, chief of staff for Admiral Sampson, and Lieut. Nathan C. Twin ing, formerly of the lowa, were intro duced as new witnesses. Commander Stanton’s testimony dealt largely' with dispatches forwarded by Admiral Sampson to Commodore Schley', and while he was under exami nation Mr. Rayner outlined a conten tion in behalf of Admiral Schley to the effect that the dispatch written on May 27th was the first positive notice that the commander-in-chief had given Com modore Schley of the presence of the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Santiago. Near the close of the day's session Judge Advocate" Lemly and Air. Raynor became engaged in a controversy over the advisability at that time of a chart showing the speed of the vessels of the Flying Squadron, and when Mr. Rayner made a statement concerning the mat ter to bo introduced, the Judge Advocate took exception to its reception, saying Mr. Raynor's summary might be inac curate, as other statements made by him referring especially to the contents of documents presented had been. Mr. Rayner resented the imputation and replied to the effect that if uttered out side of the court room he would say that it was false. Before the court adjourned both Mr. Rayner and Capt. Lemly made state ments concerning the incident to the court and Admiral Dewey expressed the opinion that Capt. Lcmly's expla nation should be satisfactory to Mr. Raynor. CHADWICK IS QUESTIONED. When Capt. Chadwick took the stand Mr. Rayner formally addressed the court requesting the permission to ask the witness two questions, which he outlined. He called attention to his question put to Capt. Chadwick yester day concerning a telegram which Ad miral Sampson had sent to Admiral Schley' on May 28. He had asked the witness if he remembered that mes sage and the witness had replied that lie did remember it very well, adding: “Because I protested against his con gratulations.” Mr. Rayner said that this last expres sion was purely voluntary on Capt. Chadwick’s part and was not necessary in response to the inquiry. The ques tions which lie stated to the court were as follows: ‘‘First. When did you first learn of the existence of dispatch number 8?” “Second. Did you then, in protesting against the sending of this congratula tory' dispatch, refer to his blockade of Cicnfuegos in dispatch number 8?” Admiral Dewey stated that the court had no objection to the questions and Capt. Lemly said he would not object provided he could cross-examine on the points raised. Mr. Rayner did not con cede this point, but before the point was decided Mr. Rayner asked his first question as previously given to the court. After reading the dispatch in question the witness said: ‘‘l was informed of its purport at the time it was sent to the Marblehead.” “Did you see it when it was sent to the Marblehead?” “I did not read it.” ‘‘When did you first read it?” ‘‘l did not read the original dispatch until the answer was received from Commodore Schley brought by the Hawk.” “Was not that on May 26th, when your ship was at a point between Ha vana and Cape Francis, in the vicinity of Cape Pcdras?” “Yes.” "Did you have the blockade of Cien luogos in mind when you protested egainst the < nding of the congratula tory dispatch?” “May I ask l r juU mean I had that only in mind?” , ( "1 do not ocan that. I mean whether you I d it in mind at all?” 1 i can say I had it partially.” After Mr. Rayner had formally asked bi° second question Capt. Chadwick of itred a written reply, but Mr. Rayner objected, saying he must first read what witness had writteu before he un t v/ered, ! Capt. Chidwlek then tore up his writ ten reply and answered it verbally. “J had it partly in hand.” On redirect examination Mr. Hanna brought out tjie information that the telegram of congratulation to Commo dore Schley' had been based partially upon the capture of a collier with coal for the Spanish fleet, which capture was made by Capt. Sigsbee. Capt. Chadwick also said that he drafted Admiral Sampson’s second dis patch of May 21, the one sent from Ha vana, and while the dispatch from Key West, designated as number eight, was sent at 3 o’clock, the second was sent between 5 and 6 o’clock, STANTON IS CALLED. Capt. Chadwick was then excused and Lieutenant Commander Sidney A. Stan ton was called. Before the witness took his* seat Judge Advocate Lemly asked and received permission to put in as evidence Admiral Sampson’s official re port. made at Guantanamo Bay, August 3, 1898. Lieutenant Commander Stanton re lated the particulars of his securing in formation of the presence of Cervera’s fleet at Santiago. He said that while the fleet under Admiral Sampson lay at Key West on the morning of May 20 he went ashore. While in the office of Com modore Remey, he said that Capt. Al len, of the signal office, had called him aside and told him that he had received information of the presence of the Span ish fleet at Santiago, which he believed to be correct. The information was to the effect that the fleet had entered the harbor on May 19. The information came from an employe of the telegraph office at Havana, who could only send liis information at 6 o’clock when others were absent from the office there. Capt. Allen had, the witness said, asked that great secrecy' be observed for the pro tection of the operator, only agreeing that the commander-in-chief and dis staff should be informed. Later the witness had returned to Key West and leeeived confirmatory information. He then stated th#t on the next morning, May 21, the fleet proceeded to the blockade of Havana, Admiral Samp son being satisfied that the information concerning the presence of the fleet at Santiago was Voir ect. The admiral ac cordingly had called up the Hawk and forwarded his dispatches to Commodore Schley. Capt. Lemly'—“Tell the court fully from what source the information was received concerning the arrival of Cer vera’s licet in Santiago. I would like you to identitify the dispatch put into cipher at that time, to which you re fer.” "The dispatch I referred to as having been drawn up by Capt. Chadwick in my presence is the dispatch known as the memorandum that accompanied dis patch number 8.” Mr. Rayner—“ The Hawk carried number 8, is that right?” “The captain of the Hawk was called on board and I remember his instruc tions were to proceed with all speed until he met the Vesuvius and trans mit the dispatch to her as she was a faster vessel. As to whether number 8 was enclosed with this I was not secre tary and did not enclose it.” “When did the Hawk leave?” “She left the Havana blockade some distance west of Havana, about dusk, on May 21, probably about half past six.” “Then you received this information on May 20 at half past eight in the mornt.rj and the Hawk left at dusk May 21?” “That is correct.” The witness said in reply to questions that the memorandum beginning: “ ‘The enclosed instructed instructions’, had not been sent by the lowa as the dispatch was dated May 21 and the lowa had left on the day' previous.” Mr. Rayner: “Was not the Hawk the first vessel that carried that memoran dum?” “To the best of my knowledge the Hawk was tlie first and only vessel that carried that memorandum,” replied the wit ness. “The Hawk left on May 21st and the first information you had was about half past eight or nine o’clock on the 20th. When did you get this second confirmatory information you speak of?” "I got it on shore at Key West about 7 o’clock pn the evening of May 20th." “Then the confumatory dispatch as I understand it was received some tweny four hours before the Hawk loft with this memorandum to Commodore Schley. Is that right?” “Yes, at Key West anti the Hawk was sent from Havana." “Can you give me any subsequent dis patches or memoranda that passed be tween Admiral Sampson anti Commodore Schley in reference to the Spanish Squad ron being at Santiago?” “I do not think I can refer you to any. vAn to Admiral Sampson heard that, 11n flect of Admiral Schley had not left Cien fuegos In other words after he got a reply from the commander of the Fly ing Squadron lie sent the Wasp, I think, about May 26th to Cicnfuegos with an additional dispatch, but she, of course, did not arrive there until Commodore Schley had left for Santiago and I do not remember what those dispatches were.” “Was that the Wasp?’*‘ “Yes.” "What date?” “My impression is she left by the Old Bahama Channel May 26th.’’ “Then 1 understand that between the time that the Hawk carried this infor mation to Commodore Schley at dusk on the evening of May 21st and the time when this dispatch was sent from the Bahama Channel on the 26tli, there was no - mmunication between Admiral Samp son and Commodore Schley in reference to the Spanish Squadron at Santiago. Was there?" “I thought I replied, there was no op portunity for any.” FIRST NEWS OF CERVERA’S FLEET. After further effort on Mr. Raynor’s part to elicit information as to corre spondence between the commanders and objection on the part of Mr. Hanna to bringing in dispatches which had no im mediate bearing upon Cummodore Schley's conduct, Mr. Rayner JRud there was no con munication betwnßi them between May 21 and May 27. jjfjlfe thi n quoted the dispatch of May 27 jis the first positive knowledge conveyed to Commodore Schley of the piV-sence of the fleet at (Continued on Fifth Page.) 4444 4444 44440444 4-4444 4 X THE WEATHER TO-DAY. t 4 For Raleigh: 4 | RAIN. | 444444444444+4»4444444 PRICE FIVE CENTS GREAT GAME HERE THANOTIHG OAT The Varsity to Play Clemson S C. Eleven. A GAME FOR FAIR WEEK Match Wanted With the University and Davidson College. AN OFF£RIHAS BEEN MADE TO THE TEAMS The A. and M. Team Meels the University Eleven Nfxt Wetk. Clemson Has One of the Strongest Teams in the South. Raleigh is to be the scene of several notable football contests this year. Thanksgiving day there will be a great contest between the University and Clem son College on the grid iron here. This news will be read with interest by foot ball cranks in this city, who are always glad to have the opportunity of seeing the Varsity football team. Raleigh was given the game in preference to other cities, and that a big crowd will witness tho game goes’without saying. In Clemson tho Varsity will have a strong opponent. A few weeks ago the South Carolina boys played (iuilford Col lege and defeated the Quaker boys by the tremendous score of 120 to 0. Clemson has one of the strongest football teams In the South and the game here Thanksgiv ing day will be watched with interest in the Southern football world. The game here wit it Clemson will be tho final contest the Carolina boys engage in before trying conclusions with their old rivals from Virginia. The people hero will be alile to get an eye on the char acter of the Varsity boys game. President Cox and Secretary Pogue, of the State Fair, are endeavoring to arrange a game of football here Fair week be tween the University team and the eleven from Davidson College. An offer has been made the two teams to |'lay here Thurs day or Friday and the matter is now un der consideration. If a game cannot be arranged between these teams the Fair authorities will endeavor to have a game here Fair week between two college teams. Tho A. and M. football team will have a week's rest before tackling the Univer sity eleven. Next Saturday the cadets go to Chapel Hill to try conclusions with tho Varsity. The A. and M. team this year is undoubtedly the strongest that lias ever represented the college. While the boys are not making any boasts they say they expect to play their and to make the contest at least interesting. The A. and M. team this year is a heavy one. It. will average 180 pounds In weighty No little of the success of the team Is due to the efforts of coach Jim Mcßae, who was for several years a star half back on the Vrr .Mv team. Mr. Mcßae has been whipped out. r.f the raw material into good shape in remarkably quick time. It has not been definitely decided that tho University of North Carolina and University of Virginia will play in Nor folk this vear. An agreement lias not. ”<>t been arranged as to the charge for the grounds. A BHOT IGMTJSD THE GAS And tho Coal Mine Flashod Into Flames. Tho Workmen Escape (Ry the Associated Press.) Fairmont, W. Va., Oct. 11.—At 5 o’clock this morning there was an explosion of gas in the Fairmont Coal Company's New England mines, a mile an half south of this city. The gas igniting from a shot fire d by one of the miners, the loose eoql at ouce took fire aryl a big blaze resulted and filled the mine with smoke. The flames were finally shut off by the putting up of brattices and the men all came out unhurt. Theie was a mule killed and a horse crippled, but no furth er damage w T as done. The fire is still raging in the* mine, but it is believed it will be under control In a short time. It is being so well confined that work will ho resumed tomorrow. New Line From Mobile to Coal Field. (Ry the Associated Press.) Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 11. —Articles for incorporation of the Warrior houthetu Railway have been received by the Secre tary of State. The new road will connect the War rior Branch of the Mobile and Ohio with the Alabama Great Southern at Ensley, Ala., giving Mobile a new lino to Bir mingham coal fields. The officers of the now road are: A. B. Andrews, president. W .W. FinlAy, vice-president. H. W. Miller, Secretary. H. C. Ansloy, treasurer. A. 11. Plant, auditor. Cape Rebel Sentenced to Death. 1 . (By the Associated Press.) Middelberg, Capo Colony, Oct. 11.— Sentence of death has been passed upon Commandant Lottcr, the Cape rebel, whose commando, composed almost wholly of rebels, was captured by Major Scobell, south of Petersburg, early last month. Lord Kitchener has confirmed the sertench. Five of Lotter’s comrades have been sentenced to twenty strokes with tho rod, to be followed by imprlson- I meat until the close of the war.
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