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w; - I nil II jlpH VOL. XVII. NO. .48. WILMINGTON N. C. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 1904. FIVE CENTS 0 FEMALE IB RT ARTHUR: PR AC TIC ALLY COLLEGE DESTROYED IEGEB GREEMSBOR F?0 ... f j - Af an Eary Morning Fire Mi the X Buildings STUDENTS ESCAPED SAFELY ply Everything of Value in the Building Was Saved Report That the lire Was the Work of an In cendiary Offers of Aid Were Gen erous and Abundant Trustees Will Meet Next Week to Decide on Plans for the Future Value of the Destroyed Buildings Was $60,000 With $35,000 Insurance Contribu tions for a Rebuilding Fund Al- wi p.irfi M,iortc for Home anci ucuity Jueciaes 10 uivc Diplomas to all tlie Seniors. (Special to The Messenger.) Greensboro, N. C, February 18. The second oldest college in the South for the education of womerr7iTphere were about ninety occupants of the Greensboro Female College, the second college for women in this city, and the third in the state within the past montli, is at this writing a heap of smouldering ruins, nothing but the grim walls and smoke remaining of an institution which was hoary with age and honors. About 3 oclock this morning. Miss Transon, a student of Asihe county, was awakened' by suffocating smoke in her room, and at once grave the alarm. Occupants Escaped Safely,. The fire was on the second, story, in the ell ot the building, back of the auditorium and over the music room. Being some distance from the sleep ing apartments, all the sleeping occu pants were aroused, and had time to dress, secure their valuables, their trunks, etc., and escape without in jury, and with remarkable absence of excitement or panic, into the bitterly cold night made brilliant in a few mo ments by the glare from the flam eg bursting out of the roof of the rear buildings. The fire department reach ed tfie scene in good time, and con nected with the two hydrants avail able, but it was realized from the state of the fire when discovered that Nothing short of a fire boa- would ' ftave been sufficient to have checked the flames, which were roaring moun tain high from the fourtn story attic of the ell. when they arrived. It was a large three stoTy brick structure, with an imposing rrontage, anl a deep ell, and the flames though surely destroying every vestige of the buildings, were deliberate enough to enable the many ready hands from io iti7:pn.s who were awakened and the splendid assistance of the faculty and students, to save nearly every thing of value in the way of trunks, wearing apparel, furniture, beddin etc. The occupants on the third floor, including the members of the faculty were the principal sufferers, many of these losing everything of their personal belongings. No one was injured physically, and homes at the hotels and private dwellings were at once available for all to be taken care of. The greatest loss in the way of equipment was that of pianos, all save the two which were on the first floor being burned. Value of the Buildings. The buildings were erected to re place those destroyed by fire about 40 years ago, and have been materially improved since. The original struc ture cost $60,000 and was built under the supervision of Dr. D. W. C. Ben, bow. and the thick walls which now stand intact and uneracked, are a tes timonial to the thoroughness of his work. The property is valued at $150,000.00, on whicn there is a bonded indebtedness of $40,000. There is $35,000 insurance on the buildings, and $5,000 on the boiler, the latter however, not bein insured against fire Kss. The Greensboro Fire Insurance Companies have not a doliarof risk on these buildings, and escape all loss thereby. The companies carrying in surance "are as follows: Royal Ex change, London, $2,500; Orient of Hartford, $2,500; American. Philadel phia, $2,500; North Carolina Home, Raleieh $2,500; Northern of London, $5 000- 'Pheonix of Brooklyn. $5,000. London. Liverpool and Globe. $5,000; Georgia Home. $5,000: German Amer icarf New Tork. $2,500; Westchester, New York. $2,500. The individual losses rail heaviest on those members taertiy niio fhad their apartments in the third J etory. Of those, V w"' -RLV!noic Fisher. Davis and McDon i - . aid, lost nearly everything . a consid erable portion of that .belonging to Miss Page, even to her silverware be ing saved without her knowiege It rs said that this loss could have teen averted, had not these brave noble women, in their efforts to xeep order and system in the student bodr, ani save aa much as possible of cie.r . Were Burned effects, lost sight entirely of their own property and grave no directions what ever about its not having- been look ed alter. Many Students Leave for Home There was a meeting of the entire student body and the faculty at West Market Street Methodist church at 10 oclock this morning-, when commit tees were appointed to iootc after all mattars necessary for the proper com fort ,rd assistance of thos who iost their clothing, and j arrange for their e oinr home. Mrs. Robinson, the president, advised the students not to leave until tomorrow, but as many had already telegraphed they were going home, and had the means for travel, they were- permitted, to leave. All who have not ready runds for the emergency will be supp'ied without difficulty, and a committee headed by Mr. Frank X3oytes, of the Greensboro National Bank is-iooking offar t Vilo rrt ff lh nrnfrsmme. the colleere. including raembeis of th . faculty, and homes for three hundred were sent in by citizens and hotels, so there is no troubVs whatever about accommodation!). There wer? b-n young ladies :n the Senior ' class, and efVrts will be mad to provide the continuance of their course in some other college. Mrs. Robinson stated at the meeting this morning that it was impossible to determine what the future action of the trustees would be, but that every effort poss'ble would be made to rebuild, she had no doubt. She said she had just re ceived a letter from one man saying he would be one of a thousand to contribute $100 for a rebuilding fund. Two men in the audience immediately responded that they would be one of one hundred to give $l,00a in cash to a rebuilding fund. 3Iystery as to Where the Fire Started It is impossible to state how the fire started. It was near the same nioA3 rvf fiv wbirh rn.me so near burning the college two wcexs ago, - only this time it was 2 oclocK instead of 10 o'clock. The electric wire was out at the la-st Are. and was not live, and there had been no fire in any stoves in two months. Trustees to Meet. A meeting of the board of trustees of the college has been called at Greensboro next Tuesday, February 23rd, to discuss the loss of the fire, and" rake such steps 'as they may deem best looking to its future. The college was only last week transferred from the Alumnae Asso ciation to the two conferences of the Methodist church of North Carolina. The board that represented the con ference committee to transfer the title "of the college from the Alumnae Association to the two Methodist con ference was as follows: Revs. A. P. Tyer, Wilson; S. L. Mann, Louisburer; T,. Atkins, Shelby; E. L. Bain. Gastonia; H. M. Blair, J. R. Scroggs, S. B. Turrentine, Greensboro; Messrs., C. H. Ireland, Greensboro; J. D. Hodgin, Augusta, and L. L. Smith. Gatesville. The new board of trustees to meet here next Tuesday to consider ques tions' relating to the college, growing out of its burning is: J. P. Redding. High Point; L. L. Smith. Gatesville; John A. Toung. Greensboro; repre senting Alumnae Association. Charles H. Ireland .Greensboro; M. D. Stock ton, Winston: I. I. Iavis. Morganton; for the western conference. J. K. Nlmmocks, Fayetteville; J. A." Long, Roxboro; Joseph G. Brown, Raleigh; representing the eastern conference. At a meeting of me faculty this evening, it was unanimously decided to give diplomas to the senior class. every mern.ber or wmcn naa virtually j completed the four years regular course. But few students were found to ri.Fwa.il pvpti tftmnnra rv n sttT tit of i clothing or money and nvmy were al- ; lowed to leave on trains for the east- ( em part of the state at 7 oclock, j while large numbers will leave oi the midnight train for eastern point?, all being gone by morning. No sickness or casualties what. ever has developed. Perfect discipline has been preserved throughout the day. every students place of abode being known and telegrams were promptly delivered. No Word of Discouragement. At a meeting of the students.; faculty and interested friends at West ; Market Street church this evening. : there was not a note of discoura- : ment sounded. Mrs. President Rob- : Inson spoke hopefully of the future. ; Miss Nannie Lee Smith confidentH and determinedly spoke, regarding ; what must and should be don? i while Rev. Dr. Turrentine backed bv assurances x from prominent businvs ' men and members of his enuroh giv evidence of- high resolve to at one-" take up the work of making from i?s ashes, a greater Greensboro remit! College. When the trustees meet nere Tuts- (Continued on Fourt'a Pae.) LIE IN STATE Thousands of People i I View Remains of Senator Hanna HIS HOME TOWN The Body Arrived from Washington in the Early Afternoon and Was Taken to the Chamber of Commerce Building, Where Thousands of Peo ple Took a Last View of the Dis tinguished Statesman Memorial Post G. A. R. Conduct Their Ritual istic Funeral Service -itegular Fu neral Services Today. Cleveland. O., February 18. This city has truly been one of mourning today. The mortal remains of Senator Marcus A. Hanna now lie in state upon a shrouded catafalque in the auditorium of the chamber of commerce where they were taken immediately uoon their ar rival here from Washington today. Surrounded by a veritable garden of flowers and guarded by a detail of sol diers from the state militia, the city of Cleveland now claims its own distin guished dead. During this afternoon, from 1:30 to 9:20 o'clock tonight, fully 50.000 people passed the flower covered casket and took a last look upon the features of the dead statesman. With snow blowing into their faces fiercely and a cold wind chilling them through, and through, thousands upon thousands of people stood hours, in a double line stretching for more than five squares, waiting for an opportuni ty to pass into the building where lay the remains. Although the crowd was passing into the auditorium at the rate of more than sixty a minute, the line grew rapidly and when at 9:30 the doors were closed for the night, there were still several thousands who had waited patiently, but were compelled to return home disappointed. The funeral train bearing the body of the dead Senator and the members of his family arrived in Cleveland dur ing a driving storm. A large crowd were assembled about the station, not withstanding the fact that the train arrived more than a half hour earher than generally expected. When the train came to a stop, the first to leave it was Governor Herrick. followed by his staff. The chamber of commerce committee soon alighted, followed by the members of the funeral party. The members of the family were driven to the home of Dan R. Hanna. The train pulled forward when all had alighted until the car containing the dead statesman was immediately oppo site the waiting room. The handsome black casket, completely covered wi.h flowers, was gently taken from the car through one of the large windows by stalwart policemen and received by pallbearers, who carried the body through the depot and desposited it in the funeral car, Troop A, which will act as escort at the funeral tomorrow was at the depot, drawn up in two platoons when the train arrived. When the casket had been placed in the funeral car and the members of the committee and friends had been assigned carriages, the cor tege headed by a platoon of police and followed by Troop A, on black horses moved for the chamber of commerce building, where the body will lie in state until Friday noon. All along the line of march the reverence, respect and love felt for the deai Senator was shown. Men stood with bared hea-ls in an almost blinding snow storm, while the cortege passed, and many eyes were filled with tears. Slowly and solemnly the casket was borne through the ranks of the soldiers and tenderly placed upon the bier. A moment later the top of the casket was removed and the face of the dead Senator expo ei to the gaze of those friends who knew him best. L. C. Hanna, the brother of the Sen ator, was among the first to look upon the dead. With head bared and bowed he stood for fully two minutes gazing steadfastly, with tear dimmed eye? upon the calm features of his brother. As he finally turned away on the arm of Andrew Squire, his form shook w th j emotion and his face was buried in his j handkerchief. . ! At 9:30 o'clock tonight. Memor a! Post Grand Army of the Republic; of ! which Senator Hanna was a member. i . . , . . , i marched to the chamber of commerre in a body and in the presence of the:r dead comrade, conducted the ritualistic funeral service of their organization. After this service the hall was clcs d members of Troop A. remaining to guard the body durihs: the night. Upon the request of many friendf rr the Hanna family. Bishop Leonard wil' deliver a short eulogistic address at the conclusion of the regular funeral services tomorrow. At the -close of th services at the church, the body vill be conveyed to Lake View cemetery and .placed temporarily In avault. CANAL TALK Panama Question Chief Topic in the Senate ITS MANY PHASES Senator Spooner Occupied Nearly the Entire Session He Sustained the President's Course and Contended for; the Superiority of the Route Over That of Nicaragua The House Passes the Fortifications Appropria tion Bill The General Debate De veloped Into a AVarm Political Dis cussion. Washington, February IS. The Pan ama canal question was again today the uppermost topic in the Senate and Mr. Spooner held the floor with a speech on that subject during the greater portion of the day's session. He dis cussed many phases of the subject sus taining the course of the President throughout the proceedings resulting in the independence of Panama. He also contended for the superiority of the Panama route over that of Nicaragua. During his presentation of the question, Mr. Spooner was frequently interrupted by Mr. Morgan. Early in the day (Mr. Tillman entered a motion to re-consider the tie vote of last Monday by which the bill to grant $150,000 to former Queen Liluokalani was defeated, but further consideration J of this was not pressed at the time. The Senate adjourned until Saturday on account of JVlr. Hanna's funeral which takes place tomorrow. Mr. Spooner found a strong argument in favor of the Panama route in the fact that a sea level canal is feasible at Panama. Mr. Morgan took issue with the state ment relative to a sea level canal, con- tending That thVudes S S vic.nity are such as to render a sea level water way almost out of1 the question. iMr. ' Morgan declared that two canals, one of 'them at Nicaragua could be built a ' economically as could a tide water ca- i nal at Panama. "And." said Mr. Spoon- : er interrupting, "I have no doubt that when the time comes. Nicaragua and Costa- Rica will be delighted to make the proper concessions." "I don't know," replied Mr. Morgan, i "that they will be delighted, but they can be compelled to do so." "By the use of guns," IMr. Spooner suggested. Mr. Morgan responded by saying that such an agreement could be secured by this government as "easilyq as could be a new republic at Panama.' Mr. Spooner defended the President against the charge that he had violated the Spooner act in failing to take the Nicaragua route when Colombia failed to accept the 'Hay-'Herran treaty. If he had taken that course, Mr. Spooner declared that there would have been Senators to reprove the President "tor his strenuous haste in turning his back on a route in favor of which Congress ad made a solemn declaration." Mr. Spooner discussed at length the failure of the Hay-Herran treaty, and during his remarks on that po.nt, Mr. Morgan saidjthat his position on that treaty had been vindicated. "The fact remains," said Mr. Spooner. "that the senator from Alabama was the only American quoted while the treaty was under consideration at Bo gota. "That," replied Mr. Morgan, without rising, from his seat "is not the first time that Satan was accused of quot.ng Scripture." Mr. Spooner said that he had observ ed that whenever our ships were in the vicinity, there were French ships there. I have no doubt if on August 28th the President had abandoned Panama and gone to Nicaragua, there would still have been ships there, although they would not have been ours." I "What would they have done?" Mr. (Morgan asked. "They would-have taken care of French interests just as all govern- rnents are expected to protect their in- crests," (Mr. Spooner replied. rnirp TT-TTQTr7 ittt iouii N .YTashington, February 18. The House today passed the fortifications appro- p.riation bill. The Philippine question was the subject of a brief, but spirited discussion while the bill was under con- Si . item in Uie Dill pruviueu iw iorti- j Anatinno ?n V.o inciiQr nnccumnc Mr 1 11'. f-. ki -T A iA h. 11 111U 14 O i O Smith. Democrat of Kentucky, proposed an amendment -to preclude the use of any part of the appropriations for for tifications in the Philippines, holding that an expenditure of the sum neces sary properly to fortify the islands was not warranted until the future of the archipelago shall have been d3ter xnined. "A party alignment on the prop osition immediately followed. Mr. Wil liams, of Mississippi, the minority lead er taking up the fight for the amend- Communication Sea Almost MAYHAVE TO ment. He said the dominant power had not yet declared itself as to the future of the islaads. and that he did not want the lesson taught that one people might rule another people. Messrs. Payne, of New York, and Smith, of Iowa, on the Republican side seconded Mr. Littauer, of New York, who was in charge of the bill in oppo sition to the amendment, declaring that it was the duty of this government to afford protection to the people of the Philippine Islands. By a strict party vote of 80 to $2 the Smith amendment was lost. Mr. Robinson. Democrat, made an un successful attempt to secure an amend ment to prevent the use of any portion of the money appropriated for experi mental purposes for Langley airship ex periments. Thp erenera.1 debate on the bill devel oped into a political discussion. Mr. J it by asking what democracy stands for. addressing himself chiefly to Mr. Williams, of Mississippi, and taking occasion to criticise the Democratic as signments on the committees which had been made on the recommendation of the minority leader. Mr. Williams assumed full responsi bility for the apportionment among the minority and comparison of conditions north and south resulted. Mr. Williams said any one who look ed over the south and observed condi tions there and advocated unlimited manhood suffrage was either a fool, because he did not understand; or a knave, because, understanding he did not care. This was greeted with applause on the Democratic side. 'Mr. Williams said there was as much trouble at elections in the district represented by Mr. Loudenslager. (New Jersey,) as at the polls in the south. Mr. Wade, of Ohio, predicted that the Democratic party will be victorious in the coming campaign and declared the west favored tariff revision. The House adjourned until tomorrow. THE BANK OF DUNN. Closed Beca f Insolvency and Im proper Use of Assets Bidders for the A. and N. C. ' (Special to The "Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C February IS. A char ter is granted the Lumberton Cotton Oil Company, capital stock $100,000, to man ufacture oil and fertilizers, operate ice plant, steam laundry and grist mills. C C. Norment and others stockholders. Inquiry made. regarding the closing of the Bank of Dunn by the Corporation Commission shows that very full re ports and specifications as to the con dition and management of the bank have been made, which led to the order of the commission directing the s ate bank examiner to take efttlre charge until a receiver can be appointed. The bank had been watched by the commis sion quite closely for the last six months. The president of the bank had $15,900 of the capital stock, of which there is only $20,000, but it eeems his stock is not paid up. The bank was closed because of insolvency and also it is stated on account of improper use of the assets, there being a quantity of over due paper, over $22,000 of the assets being past due paper, some due over two years. Report of the bank examiner show the bank insolvent and management such that creditors and depositors were likely to lose every thing. It was found necessary to close it in order to protect creditors and de positors. Governor Aycock said this afternoon that bidders, actual and prospctive for a lease of the Atlantic and North Carolina railway had been told that no bids for a less figure than 3 per cent, for the first ten years, 4 for the seend ten, 5 for the third ten,-and 6 for the last twenty would be considered, the limit of the lease not to exceed fifty years. The Governor says he has made no counter proposition, but simply wnat is above statea. As has been already stated the At- j lantic Coast Line has appealed to the i courts from the order of the Corrori- tion .Commosslon directing it to make . prompt and permanent connection with the Southern Railway at Selma. The I Commission today certified the ar.pal k to the Superior court of this (Wake) , county to come UT at th terrn begin- ning. February 29th. j . . . " . nu cmi Jh Sf11"1 2 officials at their talk ith the , Sy-frwIJS the lease of the Atlantic and North . V-w Uliiid launaj, Nomlnatlons by the President. Washington, February y 18. The President today sent to the Senate the : following noml nations: Member, of the Philippine Corn-mission: W. Cameron Forbes, Massa chusetts. , :- Postmasters; North Carolina J. j Sanf ord Pattereon, Spray; Roy Flan- agan, Green vi He. . From Land and Impossible BE ABANDONED This Is the Opinion of an Imminent Military Authority None of the Japanese Vessels Have Been De stroyed and the Fleet Remains In tact Admiral AlexiefTs Official Re port of the Port Arthur Engage ment Has Been Given Out -An Of ficial Proclamation Explaining Rus sia's Unpreparedness for War and the Necessity for Patience Has Been Issued-The Work of Repair cm the Damaged Russian Warships is in Progress It is Reported That Russian Forces Occupy Wiju. Paris, February 18. An eminent military authority connected with one of the embassies said today that Port Arthur was practically besieged, and it was a serious question wnether this would not compel either the abandon ment or the surrender of the fortress with its men and material. The grounds for this belief were stated to be as follows: Admiral Logo's ships, on the wutcih at the entrance of the port, prevent ingress or egress, thus establishing a virtual blockade and, cutting off the chances of relief from seaward. The Japanese troops near New Chwong and other points on the Liao-Tung peninsula are able to interrupt the railroad forming the line of communi cation and supplies Between Port' Arthur and Harbin. The result is the gradual investiture of Port Ar thur within the Japanese naval and military lines. It will require a bold action on the part of the Russian forces to prevent the final accomplish ment of the investiture and slow re duction of Port Arthur." JAPANESE FLEET INTACT. None of the Vessels Hare Been De stroyed. London. February 18 ese legation nere received an official dispatch from Tokio tonight Baying it was not true that any Japanese ves sels had been destroyed, so far in any of the various naval engagements, and that all necessary repairs had al ready been made. The Japanese fleet remains intact. This message also denies the report that the Japanese were driven from the neighborhood of Kin-Ohau, after a skirmish in which 150 Japanese were taken prisoners, and declares that the Japanese made no attempt to land at Pigeon Bay." It says the Japanese forces have, up to the pres ent time, made np attempt to land at any point where they could come in contact with the Russians, and that consequently all reports of land actions and Japanese losses are un truft GREAT MILITARY ACTIVITY. Nearly all the Countries of Europe Are Preparing for Possibilities. London. February 18. Little far east ern news appears in the press this morning, with the exception of official dispatches, and the comment is made that the official reports to Viceroy Alexieff and others are remarkable mostly for what they leave unsaid. These reports attract for leas attention than does the significantly frank Rus sian proclamation asking the people to be patient until the army is ready to strike blows worthy of the dignity and might of Russia. The threats In thia document are commented upon by the British press in tones of conslderahle irony. It is now believed both In London and on the continent, that Viceroy AlexTeff has decided to fall back on Harbin, practically abandoning Fort Arthur Vladivostock and the whole of Southern Manchuria to the Japanese and that he is perhaps hoping that the reduction of Port Arthur and Vladivostock will occupy the enemy, while he Is concen trating his forces at Harbin. The papers this morning comment upon the activity which is seen at Woolwich and elsewhere in refitting the navy in preparation for any emer gency. It is admitted that ths manu facturers of fixed ammunition have been working night shifts since Christ mas and that all . the surplus obsolete war material on war vessels at home and abroad is being replaced as rapidly as possible. Especial interest attaches to the equipment of sixty battleships with the new 12-Inch wire fiteel guns, aid to be the most modern and most powerful guns in existence' Similar reports of . military activity (Continued on Fifth Pase.)
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