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4 „4444444444444>44« 444 ♦ THE WEATHER TODAY. ♦ 4 ♦ 4 For North Carolina: 4 4 ♦ ♦ Showers. 1 444444444 ♦♦♦4 4444 4 4444 VOL. LII. NO. 52. L@ad§ all Morth Carolina Bailies in Mews and Circulation BUILD THE SHIPS IK GOVERNMENT YARDS Kitchin Speaks on the Naval Measure* SEVERAL OTHERS FOLLOW Advantages of Building in Govern ment Yards Shown, SPLENDIDLY EQUIPPED FOR THE WORK — Proclor Starts a Vigorous Debate in the Senate by a Speech Against Disappearing Gun Carriages Which He Declares a Failure. (Special to News and Observer.) Washington, 1). C., May 14.—1 n the dis cussion of the Naval Appropriation Dili today Representative W. W. Kitchin. who is a member of the committee, fapoke in favor of the proposition to buil l war vessels in the government navy >aids. He said that the agitation by the minority of the question to manufacture armor plate by the government, although it did not succeed, had forced the ar mor plate manufacturers to reduce the price of their product froife 8515 to $475 a ton and that thereby the government had saved $3,500,000. He argued from this that the construction of war ships in the government navy yards would have an immence amount of money to the government. Mr. Kitchin showed a thorough knowledge of the subject and his speech was closely followed by the House. Washington, May 11. —The Naval Ap propriation Bill occupied the attention of the House, throughout the day, Mr. Dayton (W. Va.) speaking on the need of strengthening our naval battle line, while Messrs. W. W. Kitchin (N. C,). Fitzgerald (N. Y.), Metcalf (Cala.) and Maynard, (Va.) strongly advocated the building of war ships in Government navy yards. The debate took a wide range at times, Mr. Rhea (Va.) speaking in criticism of the administration's Philip pine policy and Mr. Elliott (S. C.) pre senting the advantages of the proposed Appalachian forest reserve. Mr. W. W. Kitchin favored the build ing of all ships in Government yards, maintaining that there would be an ulti mate saving to the Government. He as serted that the opposition to the plan came from the r r, verfi:l private ship yards, which sour'..: c continue the pres ent system by which extortionate profits were made. He y .ve notice of an amend ment providing that all four of the large new ships shall be built in Government yards. Mr. Fitzgerald (N. Y.) also spoke for Government ecvstruction. The Brook«yn navy yard is in Mr. Fitzgerald's district, and in the course of his spec 'i he explained the splendid equipment cf that yard for the construc tion of war shins, comparing this with the raeagro equipment of private yards, whi< t do a largo amount of Government cons?ruction. Mo! cal?’ (Calif.) presented corn par sms between contract ;snd repair v work done in Government and in private yards, showing bettor results and less c( m in the Government establishments. ' Rhea (\a.) devoted his attention to the Philippine question, severely ar i signing the administration for the pres ort policy, and in particular criticising ante of the recent methods of warfare against the islanders. Mr. Maynard (Va.), who represents the district embracing both the Norfolk navy yard and the Newport News ship build ing plant, spoke in strong support of Gov ernment construction. He asserted that a hundred millions in Government yards represented dn enormous investment, which yielded only a pitiful return in rejair work. The naval Dill then was laid aside. The conference report on the Cuban dip lomatic and consular bill was agreed to. The Fortifications Bill. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, May I i.—During the greater part of rhe Senate session to day the Fortifications Appropriation Bill was under consideration. Mr. Proctor, of Vermont, offered an amendment pro viding that no pari of the appropriation , made should he used for procuring dis :.j eearirg gun carriages. The amendment precipitated a debate which continued for two hours, and had not hern con -11 tided when the met.sure was laid aside for tin- day. Mr. Proctor led the fight against the disappearing carriages, de claring that they would never be of fcctive and that in actual war it would !»•' shown that they were a lamentable failure. Mr. porkinS, of California, warmly defended the War Department in advantages of the disappearing car riages, maintaining that the bulk of evi dence upon the subject was in support of carriages. For some time the Sen ate had under consideration the bill pro viding for the construction of a union i railway station in Washington. A vov upon the measure will be taken tomor row. Mr. Sam Vick, private secretary of Mr. V. E. Mcßee, vice-president of the ■ Se aboard, is recovering from an attack , of typhoid fever. The News and Observer. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE A C L. . TO MEET ON JUNE SIXTEENTH They Will Cons dn- the Proposition to Issue Eighty Million Dollars' Worth of Bonds (Special to the News and Observer.) Wilmington, N- C., May 14.—Official notice is given today of the special meeting of the stockholders of the At lantic Coast Line to be held Monday, June 16th, at Richmond- The purpose cf the meeting is stated as that of con sidering and authorizing the proposition to issue bonds of the company to an amount not exceeding eighty million dollars, payable in gold not more than 50 years from their date, and bearing interest not exceeding 4 per c»mt.- Avhieh beads will include the amount necessary to retire all Bonds now out standing and secured by underlying and also the amount for acquiring other properties and will, when all bonds are issued, increase present. bonded in debtedness of the consolidated com pany about thirty-three million. Also for consideration of the question of executing deed of trust to secure bonds, embracing all properties of the com pa u y. Fail Storm at Kittrell. (Special to News and Observer.) Kittrell. N. C., May 14. —One of the worst hail storms known here in years, occurred at 4:30 p. m. today Violent wind accompanied the hail. General crops were hardly far enough advanced to have suffered much. Orchard fruit must be damaged greatly. The strawberry farms of the Continen tal Plant Company caught it heavily. They were filled with ripening berries and wore just at the stage to suffer most. The havoc was great. Fortunately the loss was partially covered by hail insurance. THE TERMS OF PEACE Boers Gathering at Vereen irg For the Confer ence Today. CRy the Associated Tress.) London, May 14.—Lord Kitchener has notified the War Office that represen tatives of all the bodies of Boers throughout the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies are gathering at Vereen ing for the conference which begins to morrow and that he has arranged that the delegates shall rot be impeded In reaching the rendezvous. Consequently the assemblage is expected to be large. I The decision reached regarding the peace terms will, later, be submitted to : the British. A delegation consisting probably of the same Boer leaders who went to Pretoria recently, will be depu tized to convey the decision tct Lord Kitchener. MYSTERIOUS MR. “LENNOX ” Called on ia Walter Brooks Inqmst Refuses to Give His Real Name (By the Associated Press.) New York, May 14. —The inquest into the death of Walter Brooks, the young ! commission merchant who was shot in the Glen Island Hotel on February 14, was begun today by Coroner Brown. Florence Burns, who was arrested on suspicion of being responsible for thd death, but was discharged from cus tody at she conclusion of tho polled i magistrate’s hearing, was represent., a Iby counsel. Her lawyer said Miss | Burns could easily be found if w f anted. Coroner’s Physician Wester and other wiinesses who testified at the magis trate's hearing repented the evidence formerly given by thorn. A detective testified that he had been unable to find Florence Burns or he r parents to serve subpoenas directing them to appear be fore the coroner. The coroner’s clerk i then called “Mr. Lennox.” A man re sponded but told the coroner that Len nox was not his name. He said he de sired to keep his identity secret for both business and personal reasons, but wa s willing to give name and address to the coroner confidentially. The coroner agreed to this proposition, but several jurors objected and Mr. Lennox was excused temporarily. G-'orgo Washington, a negro hotel setvant, told of showing Brook-; and a woman to a room in the Glen Island Hotel He said he saw tho woman’s face when he carried some soda to the room. Astor Miss Bums' arrest he identified her as ?he woman he saw in the hotel- To Mr. Backus, Washington f-aid that tho maiden bud dark hair and complexion and a thin nose. Florence Burns is blonde and has art upturned rose. . At the conclusion of testimony the inquest went over unt'l tomorrow- North Carolina Postoffices I (Special to the News and Observer.) } Washington, May 14.—Hertford, Per quimans coun.v. has been made a Presidential office. Collector Duncan and Judge Robinson are here. N. Glenn Williams, of Yad kin county, H? here to prevent the Tost- | office Department from discontinuing) the postoffice at Williams, Yadkin ! county .which pays more revenue than any other offi< e in that county. There apptars to be no reason for this pro posed action on the part of the depart ment- THREE STRAIGHT i FROM GREENSBORO l 1 Raleigh’s Pennant Winners of the Star Order, 1 : WON IN NINTH INNING . I The Sea Gulls and the Hornets Make a Tie. • UP TO THE NINTH CHARLOTTE WAS AHEAD Durham Takes the Game From New Bern by a Score of Three to Two. New Bern Makes Her Iwo Runs in the Eighth, YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. Raleigh 4, Greensboro 3. , Durham 3, New Bern 2. Wilmington 5, Charlotte 5. STANDING OF THE CLUBS. ‘ Clubs. Won. Lost. I\C. ’ Raleigh 8 1 .883 Charlotte 5 3 .625 Greensboro 4 5 .444 ■ ; New Bern 4 5 .444 ! j Durham 4 5 .444 Wilmington 17 .125 1 TO-DAY’S SCHEDULE, j Raleigh at Charlotte. New Bern at Greensboro. Wilmington at Durham. With the, score tied Isain took Leo naid's place at the bat in the ninth inning. “ He smashed the first ball that came flat in the nose and it scurried off into centre field. Tastor bunted and on his sacrifice Kain advanced tc second. Sol’ll?, the I reliable, took the stick and drove it 1 away in left for a single. To keep Kain ’ from scoring it was strewed home, but i got away. Kain sprinted, and as he, , the catcher and the ball met at the plate the ball was dropped j The game was Raleigh’s, the score | was four against three, and Greons : boro had lost three straight games to t the Penant Winners, j The game was a splendid exhibition of ball playing and was keenly enjoy • ed by over 50C people who were present to see the last game of the present ' Groensbero-RaFigh series. Things looked squally for Raleigh ' when Greensboro had corralled three 1 runs in the third inning, while Raleigh ‘ j bad none. In this inning the all Fox j from Randleman covered himself over his top-knot with glory and added an other lourel to his native town. Toole had gone out on a fly to Tastor, Me-* i Teer had reached first on an error of | Farrell and had advanced to second i when Cook walked. | No runs had been scored when Fox » i grasped tho willow- Ho gave a mighty i swipe at the ball and it sailed high and i clear up into the ambient, wav past , centre field, and the Tall One strode , around all the bases, while McTeer and ! Cook scampered home ahead of him- It I was a well earned home run. Then Jones walked, McKernan lost his chance on a foul to the catcher and Surlcs kirdly batted to Fa’roll at first. I This closed Greensboro's run getting, and try as the ‘‘Gate City’s” represen tatives did, it was of no avail and no more runs came their way. j Raleigh's first runs came in the fourth, when Hook led with a hi/, but was retired at second when Farrell batted to short. Smith walked trying his trick of standing with his back to the plate on the fourth ball. Meyers hit ih centre and Farrell scored, but Smith was caught between third and lome trying to score when the catcher threw to second to get Meyers. Traegar hit in left and Myers scored, after which Sherman flew to Fox. In the sixth Raleigh tied the score. Hook again led in this inning with a hit and Farrell died on ?. foul. Srdih again tried h ; s trick and walked. With Myers up the men advanced on a parsed ball. Mvers smashed the ball ar.d it ertllided with Umpire 'Proud, giving him the limps, while Hook scored- Traegar flew out to lef* field and Sherman to short. The seventh and eighth innings passed and there was no scoffing. Tho ninth for Greensboro came and banished as in a dream. Then came ihe ninth for Ral eigh and with it Rain's hit leading up to his rolling in the dust, safe at home. j RALEIGH. AB. R. H. P.O. A. E. Pastor, s. s 3 0 (» 2 1 0 i SolTle, 2b -i. n l i 2 0 1 ! Hook, 3b 4 1 3 0 t 1 ' I Farrell, lb ..4 1 0 in 11 ' omith, c 2 o o 8 2 0 I Myers, r. f 1 l 4 n n n Traegar. e. f t 0 1 4 0 t* Shorman, 1. f 4 0 0 1 0 0 Kain 11 1 o 0 0 Leonard, p 3 0 2 1 3 O' Total 34 4 12 27 10 2 GREENSBORO. AB. R. H. P.O. A. E. J McTeer, c 4 1 2 5 1 0 Cook, 1. f 2 1 0 2 0 uj Fox, 2b 4 1 l 5 3 0 • Jones, 3b 3 0 11 2 0 RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY MORNING. MAY 15. 1902. McKernan, s. s 4 0 0 2 2 0 Surlcs, r. f 4 0 1 0 0 0 Courneen, lb. , 4 0 0 71 0 Wilson, p 4 0 0 1 4 0 Poole, c. f 4 0 0 2 0 0 Total 33 3 5 25 13 0 The score: . R. H. E. Raleigh 0002 0 1 0 0 I—4 12 2 Greensboro 003000000—3 5 0 Batteries: Raleigh, Leonard and Smith; Greensboro- Wilson and McTeer. Summary—Two base hit, Myers; home run, Fox: bases on balls, off Leonard 3, off Wilson 3: struck out, by Leonard 7, by Wilson 4; sacrifice hit. Pastor; double play, McKernan to Fox to Courneen; left on base*s, Raleigh 9, Greensboro 5; passed balls, Smith 1, McTeer 1; stolen bases. Soft'le and Surles; first base on errors, Raleigh 0, Greensboro 2. Time of game 1:30. Umpire, Proud. Attendance 500. IT IS FOX OF RANDLEMAN Randolph County Well Enough Known But Randleman Claimß Three Foxes Randleman wants it distinctly under stood that Fox, the extended order play er at second base on the Greensboro team was built right in Randleman, and that the town, and not the entire coun ty of Randolph, is entitled to all tho honor- that drops down from the high atmosphere in which he moves. A correspondent from Randleman writes this paper in these words, which we gladly print: ‘‘ln your issue of the 13th inst., giving an account of the Raleigh-Greensboro game, you speak of Fox from Randolph. The read ers of your paper here protest in the persistence of the papers speaking of Fox from Randolph and insist instead that you give Randleman credit for pro ducing this player. This Fox is one of three brothers, who are exceptional ball players. One is ,with Greensboro this year, one with Knoxville and one with a South Carohna team.” “In addition to excelling in the quality (Cohtinued on Page Five.) THE 000 FELLOWS The Annual Session of the Grand Lodge. , * Over Twj Hundred Dtleea'es All Parts of the State in Attend irci at Greensbiro (Special to the News and Observer.) Greensboro, N. C-, May 14.—The 59th annual session of the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., which met here yesterday, and is still in session, is the largest attend ed ever before known. Over two hun dred delegates, representing all parts of the State are in attendance dav, the session was largely devoted to the organization, addresses of welcome, appointment of committees, etc., and last r.ight there was ar. executive ses sion until 9 o'clock, when an adjourn ment was had, after which the /unwrit ten work was explained bv Grand Sec retary Woodc-11 and exemplified by a special team of Buena Vista Lodge, No. 21, of Greensboro, until a late hour. The session today is largely devoted to rou tine work, and tonight the Grand Lodge will attend a reception tendered by the State Norma] and Industrial College- Among the delegates are prominent men from Murphy to Manteo, Fast Grand A. M. Stales delivered an eloquent address of welcorfio on behalf of Buena Vista No. 21; Past Grand Representative Charles F. Lumsden ol Raleigh, cn behalf of the Grand Master, responded in a handsome style. The Grand Master. Mr- R. W. Murray, announced the appointment of the fol lowing committees: Credentials —F. C. Turin. TCir.sion: Dr W. A- Leslie, Morgan ton: \Y. L. Arendeil, Morehead City. State of the Order—Clarence Sawyer, Asheville: \V- L. Forbes, Indian I’own, H. E. Biggs Scotland. Petitions and Grievances—A. J. Bur ton, Reidsville; M. C. Guthrie, South pert; John K. Moore. Lenoir- Committee on Finance—W. L. Smith, Wilmington: T. B. Winstead, Elm City: M- F. MeKeel, Washington. Returns and Reports—S. A. Griffin, Manteo: G- H. Makepeace, Sanford: T. L. Moore, Lexington. Lodges Not Represented—C. B. Webb, Statesville; W. M- Jordan, Monroe; A. ft. Houff- Henderson. Correspondence—Dr. -Toiin R. Woltz, Dobson: F. C. Dunn, Kinston; 'l'. J. Green, Hickory. Unfinished Business- -C. W. Bain, Graham; R. H. Jones, Winston; E. C. Barage, Asheville. Appeals—Perrin Rusbee, Raleigh - H. M- Shaw. Oxford; W. A. Zoeller, Eli zabeth City. Decisions—Junius Sloeumb, Golds boro; 1.. W. Jeanerett. Asheville; Dr. B H. Brooks. Reidsville. Legislation -T. M. Stephen, Durham; A M. Seales Greensboro; K. Denmark. Kinston. Supervision—J B ’leans. Wilson: C. F. Lumsden- Raleigh; Pr. V- A. Lislie, Morganton. Constitution, By-Laws and Rules ed (Liter—Goo. Green. New Bern: T. T.. Thacker, Grew, shore; W. G. Frizzle, Washington. Degree of Rebekah —T. T. A. Tailing. Charlotte; F A. Brown. Tarboro: T. King. Wi I miration- Mileage and T r Diem—K. T A Idea. "Winston; J. A. Orrell, Wilmington. G. W. Reed, Bi It mo re. Auditing—Jno. L Thacker. Gre-ns boro: H. S. Buchanan, Greensboro; Juo I M. Walker, Greensboro. I NIXON RESIGNS 10 CHIEF Os TUMMY He Declines to Wear an • Empty Title. HIS PLANS SET AT NAUGHT Unable to Retain Thomas Feitner as . Grand Sachem HE MEETS FORM D)B.E OPPOSITION Nixon R'fdS'*s to Allow Any Vote of Confidence in Him, Saying He Most Resign or L- se His Own Self* Respect (By the Associated Press.) New York, May 14.—Lewis Nixon, lead er of Tammany Hall, for nearly six months, resigned that position today at a meeting of the district leaders, held in Tammany Hall. While the resignation was not entirely unexpected, it was not thought, 1 thai Mr. Nixon would take such j positive action until a later date, first j waiting the action of the loaders to see if they would give him a vote of con fidence. Instead of this he refused to allow any vote of confidence, and went so far as to say that he could no longer retain his self-respect if he remained as leader. The meeting of the district leaders was called at the instance of Mr. Nixon, who, on Tuesday night sent telegraphic mes sages to all of the leaders. This actiorP followed a deadlock at the meeting of the Sachems of the Tammany Hall So ciety Monday when Mr. Nixon's inten tion of retaining Thomas L. Feitner, as grand sachem was frustrated by a tie. there being six of the sachems of the thirteen for and six against the reten tion, the thirteenth, George C. Clausen, being absent. The action of that time caused a general discussion of the pos sibilities of Mr. Nixon losing control of the organization and the combination, headed by John F. Carroll, ousting him. Mr. Nixon, in an interview on Tuesday, said that if he could not have the con fidence of the leaders, he would “get out.” LENOIR'S MISSING GIRL WKITEB SHE IS SAFE IN NEBRASKA. Miss Gordie Childers Whoss Mysterious Dis appearance Caused Talk of Murder or Suicide (Special to News and Observer.) Lenoir, N. C.. May 14. —Miss Cordie Childers, the young music teacher, whose mysterious disappearance from her home in Lenoir, first caused talk of murder or suicide, and whose movements about Morganton. Hildebran and other points has been heard from. She is in Sterling, Nebraska, and a letter to her uncle, Mr. Will Childers, at whose home she lived, tells of her sudden departure in these words: “I know you were a little surprised at my leaving the wav I did. but I just didn't have the nerve to tell you all good-bye. I hope you were not uneasy. Please don’t think hard of mo for Jeaving the way I did. Love to every one.” Mr. Levi A. Mewborne Dead, (Special to the News and Observer.) Kinston. N. C., May 14—Mr. Levi A. Mewborne, Jr., aged 66 years, one of the best known men in T>enoir mid Greene county, died at his home n*ar Kinston last night, after an illness of two months. The deceased leaves four chil dren, one son and three daughters. He was one of the best read men in tho State. He was a good man and will be greatly missed by his hundreds of warm friends. Jailor Murderously Assaulted (By the Associated Press.) Roanoke, Va., May 14.—When Jailer Craig entered the jail corridors this evening ho was murderously assaulted by i negro prisoners who had hoptxl t<> make their escape- During a strug gle which followed, one oj the negroes, Boy Payne, was shot and fatally wound ed by Tailor Craie The man escaped from jail two weeks ago with ten others but was recaptured. Will Send Warship to Hayti. (By the Associated Press) * Washington, May 14.—1 n view of ;h<> critical state of affairs in Hayti and San Domingo the Navy Department is making plans to send the training ship Topeka, node :<t Port Royal, S. C\, to San Domingo 'ity to fill the place made vacant by the dispatch of tlv '’in cinnati to Martinique. Orders have gore forward to have tile I'opeka made ready for sea Senator Money Leaves 1 or Cuba. (By the Associated Prols.) Washington, May 11.—S<nntor Money and his secretary; Senator Mason, Sen ator Jones, of Arkansas, former Senator Thurston and Representative peArinond left here this afterrron over the At lantic ('oast Tune for Havana to attend the inauguration of President elect Estrada Palma. DEATH OF MRS NELLIE P. GREEN. She Was a Sister of Captain William H Day of Raleigh (Special to News and Observer.) Weldon, N. C., May 14. —Mrs. Nellie P. Green, wife of Dr. Isaac E. Green, died at the home of her husband on Sycamore street here this morning at about one o'clock. Mrs. Green has been in declin \ i ing health for some time, and had re cently been to the most noted hospitals, but her case was pronounced by the most eminent surgeons to be incurable. She 'leaves a devoted husband, whose com fort in this hour of afliction, is that he did all human power could do. Mrs. Green was formerly Miss Nellie P. Day. a sister of Captain William H. Day, of Raleigh. She leaves eight children, who have the deepest sympathy of the com munity in their sad bereavement. The funeral services will take place from Grace Episcopal church Thursday afternoon at four o’clock and the inter ment will be at Cedarwood cemetery. Illicit Distillery Raided. (Special to the News and Observer.) Greensboro, N. C., May 14- —Joseph Edward Buck, a deserter from the Uni ted States Marine barracks at Wash ington, surrendered himself to Officer Bussick here last night. He was placed in the city jail and is still there await ing orders from W ashington. An illicit distillery was raided by Revenue Officers King and Early last night near Liberty, this county. It was an extensive establishment and had ap parently been running but a few weeks The Van Bindley Nursery Co. sent the Grand Lodge this morning two magnificent bouquets of roses and car nations. Mr- Perrin Busbee, of Raleigh, presi dent of the North Carolina ’Baseball League, is one of the prominent dele gates to the Grand Lodge. SHILL ITTsTRIKF? The Situation in the Coal Fields Rests on Mitch ell’s Decision. (By the Associated Press) Hazleton. Pa.. May 14—The confer ence of the anthracite mine workers called at the instance of the executive boards of the three districts comprising the Pennsylvania hard coal districts, held two sessions today and without taking any action of the question of inaugurating a permanent strike, ad journed until tomorrow morning. Al though nothing official was given cut it was known that the all important ques j ticn was not reached, the twa sessions being devoted entirely to the organiza tion of the meeting and the report of the Committee on Credentials. The day brought forth no definite in formation bearing on the probable action of the convention and the situation to night remains about the same as it has been during the past 45 hours. Presi dent Mitchell said that all hope of any concessions from the operators was, gone. He has had no recent communication, he said, with the mine owners, Sena tor Hanna or any other members of the National Civic Federation. Mr. Mitchell admitted that he had some advice to give to the delegates at the proper time. He said that there was no doubt that the sentiment of the men is in favor of a strike, but he refused- to raaHc any reply w hen asked if he would give advice that would come in conflict with their sentiments It is admitted tl at what President Mitchell suggests will be done notwithstanding the fact that a majority of delegates arc l in fa vor of a strike if the mine owners do not make any concessions. There fore, it looks very much as though the whole matter rests on the words of the national president- Shot His Eye Out. (Special to the News and Observer ) Asheville. N. C.. May 14. —Ernest Fowler, a colored by. about eiglr years of age, had his left eye shot out while ai play yesterday here. The shooting is a mystery. Fowl nr, with two other children, were playing in a yard, when two boys one of whom was colored, passed by tiie house, the colored boy having a pistol. The children say the boy with the pistol pointed it at Fnw ler and shot- then ran avvav. Ho his not been caught. The Elks are arranging for their an nual reunion which is to be held here July 4-5. The Director General of the State, H. M. Dickson, predicts that the occasion will lie the largest in the his tory of the association. Shipments of Truck (Special to the News ami Observ-r.) New Bern. N. C., Mav it.—There were heavy shipments of peas and cab bage vesterdav over the A. and N. C. an i Dm E. C. D. fine. Beans w ill make their appearance in a few days. The first shipment of potatoes is ex pected by the 25th. The Senate ycstr>rdaT passed a bill providing that the Circuit Court of Ap peals of the Fifth/Judicial t'iretiit of the United States shall hold at least one term annually in Atlanta, (la., beginning on the first Monday of Octobrr of •■acli year. I -. +-S ♦♦♦+♦♦♦♦♦+♦4 >44444M>4 X THE WEATHER TO-DAY.T ♦ For Raleigh: 4 | Fair. J 4 4 444444444444 ♦•♦♦4444444 fpj CE FIVE CENTS STILL VOMITING WBEMD DEATH Volcanic 1 hunders Shake the Mexican Gulf. UP BOUND BALLS OF FIRE Northern Part of St. Vincent Billow ing WittfElame. ' 1 r « THE DISTRICT CANNOT BE REACHED ihfw-.rs of Ashes and Small Stones Rain Upon Kingston. Ass : stance For Mortiniq te is Constancy Arriving at Port da Franc* 1 , (By the Associated Press.) Casteyes, Island of St. Lucia. Tuesday, May 13. —The soufriere volcano on the Island of St. Vincent is still in destruc tive eruption. A terrific cannonade can be heard a hundred miles away. The re ports are followed by columns of smoke, rising miles in the air. Immense balls of colored fire also issue from the orator. Lightning is playing fiercely in the up per sky and the whole northern part of the island is one mass of traveling (lamp. It is impossible to reach the burning dis trict by land or sea, and there are no means of estimating the destruction wrought to life or property. Kingston, the capital of St. Vincent, is still safe, though showers of ashes"" and pebbles are continually falling on the town. The volcano itself is invisible. Scenes at St. Pierre. Casteyes, Island of St. Lucia, Tuesday, May 13. —The correspondent of the Asso ciated Press here has visited St. Pierre, Martinique, by the relief steamer Ken neth. The destruction there is appalling. The streets are two feet deep in ashes and cinders, which cover thousands of dead bodies, scorched black and shiny, as if they had been plunged into boiling pitch. Many of the dead were never v touched by the volcanic fire, and some of the houses and woodwork inside show no vigns/of burning. At Moudlage, in the southwestern por tion of St. Pierre, the town hall is still standing as high as the first story, while at the fort in the northwestern part of St. Pierre the most massive stone work is calcined. The church towers, built by the Jesuits two centuries ago of Cyclopean mason work, are now like a huge heap of old metal. Soldiers are guarding property from prowling ghouls, who are robbing the dead. They meet with severe punish ment when caught. The stench throughout St. Pierre is terribly offensive. The streets are still obstructed by huge piles of debris and lead bodies. The work of clearing the thoroughfares will necessitate the em ployment of large numbers of men ' for many months. The surviving Inhabitants are trying to cross from St. Pierre to the Island of Dominica in boats. No drowning casual ties arc reported. Assistance is constantly arriving at Fort dc France from dll the neighboring ■glands. H. & B Beer’s Market Better (Special to News and Observer.) Nmv Orleans, La., May 14.—Liverpool advices on the whole were better than looked f<>r and. our market in sympathy opened 2 to 3 points higher, but subse quently declined 5 to 7 points on real izing. It became apparent then that the weak long interest had been eliminated, consequent!/ fresh buying on the reac tion theory caused an improvement of 17 to 21 points from the bottom on sum mer positions and i) to 12 points on new. making the net gain of 13 to 17 points on old nop months and if to 10 points on the new. Considering th«- apathy of ex porters the movement compared favor ably with year before list. Speculation in cotton for the present is on a mini mum basis still. With any encouraging features it may again be attracted to the ariiele No disposition 13 shown by oper ators to sell 'be summer months short, as it is recognized that one must be pre pared to deliver the actual cotton, and on the oth >r hand we again suggest that our friends retrain from going long on them unless they are prepared 10 receive the spot cotton on contracts. The re ceipts and lemand for spots will continue to influence the old crop options and 1 in> new will be regulated by weather conditions. 11. & B. BBER. Puts Screws on ?ugar Planters, ( By the Associated Press.) Washington, May 14.—Emmanuel Rio ran la, raw sugar buyer, was again be fore the Senate Committee on Relations with Cuba today. He said his firm had contracts with manv Cuban plantations for their sugar and hr.d advanced money to planters. If the planters sold to any one else the firm would get a commis sion. The bill passed by the House would wipe out the eouuter-valing duty, he said, and would tend to atop sugar refining in this country- Ger many would be tlie sugar producer of the world and Cuba, Porto Rieo and Hawaiian suji’.ar would be injured.