North Carolina Newspapers

t r r !l A FT "T CI TIT tt pttt ittx r rr -tt Jfl! EVKXIXO, MAY 20, UH7. rmal Opening of ;ew Memorial Hall ' ,! Educators Deliver Addresses at Salem Academy s Afternoon Gifts Are Announced Congressman speaks Tomorrow Morning. 'V 11 v commencement lJihe Sai. n. Female J CJ!-- Th" featUre literary addie- by Con I, j H Small, of Washington. "Lm-i" .-- i .j, nail a:'.d will open at t ji Solos will Ik.- sung iW-ii SorhVet aml Mlss -otoffli. two popular vocalists "ity- , . ijj will be presented- to ttie le graduates in the literary U nod oth'rs '" slM,'i;l1 lle" ".lwBislwpRfUiltlialer. This toioimf by U1" transfer of uj gown by Miss llarriette i ftildslxmi; Miss Edna j( Wiosin. and Miss Ethel 1 rli(ornia. ' jnnal oinning or the Salem jv Jiemorial Hall took place l-raoou at' 3 o'clock. iwst prayer was offered by Wring, of llethlehein, I'a. Adelaide Fries, the president 'ialeniy Alumnae Association in very gracious ami charm- MS. lli the minutes of the last lad the treasurer's report U Smi 1S!, litdj and 1906, who their class reunions, were WlPDtfd. . iviri H. dearis, of the class of klalf of her classmates, pre k)ely reading desk for Me- jiall Miss .Nell llliea then k the class of 'Of. and Miss ersas represt iitatlve of the 'ft resident then referred to the jl electric light, which had fatted by the Seniors this I tor Memorial Hall. Marguerite. Fay for the Ju- tfsrated the balcony door In 11 Hall; Miss Catrina Lane, for jrtl Room Company, the west Jiilar, while the west balcony ;as given by the children of Allen In his memory. Miss Rented the marble memorial f lie foyer, given by Mrs, J'tane In honor of her sister, fi Morecead Nelson. ;lt Memorial (Iran, given by jll Fogle, .Mr. Fred Kogle, Mr. 4Und Mr. F. II. Fries, was ?-.! presented anil accepted ip Rondthaler. f pIeasIilK feature of the no- the short talks made Wraan, Miss Maria Vogler, " marimcii, Mrs. indltav f Mi Mrs. R A. Rhnrt ll wilts of the Association ; 8. Snipes, l)r. Pell, f con. "8": Dr. Hohbs. of fillllfnrH Dd Prof. Martin Holt, of Oak n ae short and interest Sat were greatly, enjoyed. ' Exercitt, This Morning. f w tntersrtlntr ter and Siewers followed. Miss Hattie Jones' "Ivy Essay" and "Eventide." by Miss Ella Lambeth were heartily applauded. 'Ihe class poem by Miss Phoebe Phillips was fine as was Miss Lucy iiiorp s .piano solo, "Cuban Dance.' Miss Ella Lambeth gave the class history in a most amusing manner causing much laughter. Miss Ilaury sang beautifully "0 Let Night Speak of Me." Miss Pearl liege then presented the class banner black and gold to Me morial Hall, in a very neat essay. Misses Pattie Ilaugham and Kath leen Smith sang a lovely duet, "O That We Two Were Maying." Miss Mary Heitman followed, hand ling her subject, -ihe Class Will," In quite a humorous style. Miss Dora Haury then gave a piano solo, "Prelude in C Sharp Minor." A most interesting feature of the ex ercises was the transferring of the se nior class colors and flowers to the freshmen. This was done in a neat speech by Miss Ruth Willingham, on behalf of the Seniors, and accepted gracefully by Miss Marguerite Fries for the Freshmen. "Fair Salem" was the last number on the program. " me chorus was directed by Prof. Eugene1 Storer, with Misses Amy Van Vleck, Lucy Thorp and Lura Garner as accompanists. nsirEsrirsTs. BLOODY WORK IF GIRL TERRORIST r with the exercises commencement Ik This, which has be isal custum, is a reUv "l!y impressive Is the arch as th . aaiem, come down Aycock, of Goklsboro, ereStlllgessayo1 Our Tree Planting." j"Whaya.onBl "Gau- made a very appro- i1"3 ""HI snm. ..r... i - o integer .""-fWieseathoj ..... .. m tor " aoout the i Where I, FORSYTH SUPERIOR COURT. l Mr. W. A. Shore Foreman of Grand Jury Several Defendants Have Plead Guilty. The May term of Forsyth Superior Court did not open until after 11 o'clock today. Judge Ferguson, who Is presiding, has been at Moore's Springs, Stokes county, since last week and dld not arrive until after the hour named above. His honor's charge to grand jury was brief but convincing. He enumerated the dutke of the eighteen' men com prising the grand jttfy. ,Mr. W. bliore was chosen foreman of the Jury, the other members being as fol lows: dames C. Stafford, Harrison W Tesh, Oliver L. Pegg, Thad Hennis Rufus Johnson, David E. Enochs, Ju nius. Blackbunn, Thos S. Stanley, C, A. HaustT, W. J. Shore, Thos. Patter son, James S. LewU, Frank Foster, Walter T. Ingram, John W. Grubbs, M. W. Whicker, N. G. Fletcher. Court Proceedings. Wm. Alexander plead guilty to as sairlt with deadly weapon and was fined $10 and costs. Kotxrt Scales .Oscar Hill. Henry Miller and Spencer Cates were fined 10 each and costs for gambling. Wiley Myers for carrying a conceal ed weapon was fined $10 and costs uiwj wihcker was - fined $10 and costs for carrying a concealed weap on. Babe Carson for gambling was fined to and costs. Explodes Infernal iMachlne at Odessa Killing Superinten dent of Police and Two Detectives. nm-i '".The Sentinel.) ODKbbA. Russia, May JO. A young girl was the principal agent of the terrorists in explosion of an infernal machine at cutrat x)lice bureau to day, resulting in the assassination of a suiKTintendent of ixilice and two de tectives. Seven other jxtsous were seriously wounded. Two men assisting tht girl to carry out the plot were captured. The girl leader escaped. The trio entered the police bureau together. The girl placed the Infernal machine on a chair while making in qutry of the oineer in charge. The three then left, apparently forgetting the infernal machine. One of the de tectives had just picked up the bundle to run after the girl with It when it exploded. The superintendent and de tectives were horribly mangled. GENERAL KUROK III IE TODAY Japanese Military Hero Given a Great Ovation Dines In Hall With Thousand Yale Students. Hv PnMUher- rrrn ) NEW HAVEN. Conn.. May 20. Gen eral Itaron Kuroki and staff are visit ins Yale University today. Yale has graduated more Japanese students than any other educational institu tion in this country. Kuroki and his part dined at the Yale dining hall -where a thousand Yale students are fed. The students gave Kuroki a great ovation. INCREASE PASTOR'S SALARY. FIRST CASE AGAINST STANDARD. Oh! sang '0? ('., l !.. l's Son? an es- , Miwrpd alt renders C Very let Nb"he Moravian i'N to tt... wmcliidfrj. ri Snnrr t.. folio... IS ver fllfta Mi "ulExe, ft. brhth, anmst Inter- ,,Toven is fortv ercises. life tk- . thai f .i... "I and ; 'thn-p "eillors, racthe m- l0"ked """K Of -f.r . a ' " "ie ex by Miss sses Fet WILD OPENING TODAY. Inability to Buy Wheat Notable Feat ure of Chicago Grain Market To day. r,T(Rpeclal t0 The Sentlnel.j CHICAiGO. May 20. There was a wild opening of the grain market to day over inability to bny wheat. There was none in sight. The rise In wheat went 2 1-2 advance over Rr.tiir.i.iv'n nosing ngures. Ministerial Association. The regular meeting was held at 11 a- m. There was a good attendance anu tne regular ordtr was observed, but on account of the commencement exercises hi Salem a short session - ..cm me Dest reports were oy Kiev. 'Mr. Milloway, who reported 'emy convtrsions at the revival at 'e Methotlist Protestant church. Capt. Bioethe reported nine conver slons and could not seat nil the mull pnee last night, Tlwy will begin a re- in their hall tonight. Various ministers of the city will preach each eveniug. 8treet Car Strike Immiment. fHUMlNGIlAM. Ala fv -n a "eet car strike Is Jmmlnent hore as estilt of formation of a labor union aiong the employe. rs G. W. Illnnh da, went to High Point, today. Mr. "inshaw will mt h .k v..i. - v, . v iiu IV," VIIO Carolina COintnlKHfnn nt 4U T,w.a l,wn Exposition, of which he Is a member. The mnimlgi..n u.m a.j.t J-he furniture for the North Carolina '"Hiding at tho exposition. Mrs. H. c. n.iiir.r t n,.i,i, .h t, . v.v... i IF,.., "II" na Ijofti vlHltlnir hoi. ,(),(, l'- Alexander, returned homo today. Initial Pcesecution Under Railroad Rate Law Will Probably Be Aimed At Oil Trust. (Special to The Sent!. ml.) WASHINGTON', May 20 Revela tions of operations of Standard Oil Coniiany, made today by commission er of corporations, Indicate the ietro leum octopus will be the first defen dant tinder the new railroad rate law. It is expected additional legislation at next Congress will result in throw ing open to general use by Indepen dent concerns of the Standard's Inter state pipe lines. Records in the case have been de livered to department of justice and early action is expected. The govern ment expects to prove Standard's trunk lines refused to comply with law requiring them to file tariffs with in terstate commerce commission and Im posed impossible conditions on ship ments of oils fromi Independent com cerns. The penalty for failure to file tariffs or for granting discriminations Is a fine of $1,000 to $20,000 for each offense and Imprisonment for not more than two years of officers or agents responsible. " "- j First Presbyterian Congregation's Ev idence of Love and Esteem for Dr. Lilly. Tho First Presbyterian church held a congregational nuetlng yesterday ana acting ukjii a resolution of th board of deacons, unanimously agreed to increase the salary of tho pastor, Dr. D. Clay Lilly, from $2,100 to $2,400 per annum. This action on the part of tho congregation is evidence of the high f'Btetm in which the K)pitlar and beloved pastor s held by his neonle Dr. Lilly, who is now in Birmingham Ala., attending tho Southern Presby terian General Assembly, has received several calls and offers of larger sala rles since he came to Winston-Salem but his love and devotion to his peo ple anu worn here caused him to promtply decline every proKsitlon Worih Bagley Statue Unveiled In Raleigh Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson Delivers Principal Ad dress of the Occasion IntcrcsUng Eacp;Iscs In Connection W.th the Event. IN CRITICAL CONDITION. Senor Garland, of Peruvia, Still Se riously III as Result of Wound. (Speclnl to Thu Rentlnel.) WASHINGTON, May 21'. The pre liminary trial of Charles A. Kd wards secretary of the Democratic Congres sional committee and a well-known newspaper correspond'! at, set for this morning, was postponed. Senor Gar- ia.no:, of the Peruvian legation', whom he stablied about Louise Scott, lies In a crltknl condiHon lu the hospital Louise Scott sides with the woumUd man and called to see lite, but was denied an interview by tho hospital authorities. " PROMINENT RALEIGH PRISICIflfJ IS CHARGED WITH KILLING TI PEOPLE Dr. D. S. Rowland Alleged to Have Poisoned His Little Son and Engineer Strange. Whose Wife He Married Soon After Her Husband's Death Arrest Causes Profound Sensation. RALEIGH, May 20. Dr. D. 8. Row land, a well-known practicing physi cian of this city, was arrested this morning by the Raleigh police on a telegram from SlKTlff Powell, of Vance county, that he was wanted in Henderson to answer a charge of mur der. Rowland was locked up In the city prison to await tho coming of the Vance county sheriff. Some weeks ago Dr. Rowland's lit tle son, who was with relatives near Henderson, died sudi!ily while recit ing his lesson in school. Heart failure was reported to have been tho cause, j At the city prison Dr. Rowland do cllnes to talk about the charges, say ing that he has no Idea of the case un til he goes to Henderson. Sheriff Powell Is expected to como for the prisoner this afternoon. Rowland has one of the largest and best equipped suites of medical offl cos In thu Stato. He lived In Kittrell and Henderson before locatng here, six years ago. Later The sheriff of Vance arrived this afternoon for Dr. Rowland. He was Instructed by the coroner of Wake county to hold him for the au thorities here In the event the murder It is now charged that Dr. Rowland of his little son cannot bo proven is responsible for killing his own son, having put poison in the candy or other dainties sent him from Raleigh. There Is alleged to have been a $5,000 life insurance policy on tho boy's life in favor of Rowland. On the other hand, Dr. 'Rowland carried $.10,000 on his life for the boy's benefit. Dr. Rowland has been a widower a number of years. Relatives of his de ceased wife are understood to be be hind the prosecution What adds to the complications is a movement against Rowland by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the first division of the Seaboard Air Line, involving the recent sudden death of Engineer C. R. Strange, of the Seaboard. He was taken sudden ly ill after breakfast three weeks ago. Rowland was the first physician to reach him. He was summoned by Mrs. Strange. Strange died. It was an nounced death came from heart-fall-lire. Rowland and the widow of Strange went to Norfolk a week ago nnrl registered as man and wife under a fictitious name. They claim now to be married. Engineer Strange: carried $5,000 insurance and had several thousand dollars In bank. Tho woman Is a handsome brunette. there as ho will be wanted here for the alleged murder of Engineer Strange. A warrant has just been Issued for Mrs. Strange, now Mrs. Rowland, charging her with being an "accesso ry before the facts" in murder of her husband. The body of Strange will bo taken up for examination. Sheriff Powell, of Vance, says Row land visited his son the day of hln death Ht school and went for a walk with him, after which tho child soon died. It Is feared he used hypodermic syringe so that ixjison cannot be prov en. Tho sheriff says there was always suspicion that Rowland killed his wife she having died In much the same way. She was Miss Fuller, a woman of considerable means. Dr. Rowland sold property In Hen derson Inst week. Later the purchas ers found he had married Strange's widow and Issued a warrant for him to force refund of money or have the deed signed by his wife. Then the murder charge materialized Saturday, culminating in his arrest hero today. Rowland is widely known and his arrest has caused a profound sensation. Market Conditions Today; Lower Prices Prevailing Capt. R. p. Henrv vlultaf Poliluvllla today. NEW YORK, May 20 The slbck market oieiied reactionary with low er prices all around. New York Cotton Market. With heavy selling pressure on the cotton mnrket prices declined sharp ly. N'w crop morflhs were four to six points net lower. The opening: May, 11; July, 10.9C; October, 11.27. . , Specl.il ti Th R-u'lnl ) RALEKiH. May 2iV-lUUigh is In gala attire today .the national and State colors being In vldeiie all along the prlnclial streets and on many of the prlnclal buildings. Hun dreds of visitors are here front all iwirts of the. State, the occasion being the unveiling of tho splendid brome siame oi r.nstgn Worth ltagley, the brave young Raleign hero who lost his life on board the Winslow lu the fight at Cardenas Hay, May 11, 1SSS. being the first American officer of tho navy killed in the Spanish-American war. All Incoming trains this forenoon brought big crowds of peoplo to Ral eigh and the surrounding country is out ciitnasso to witness the Imposing ceremonies and to do honor to this North Carolina hero. Handsome na tional (lags furnished by tho I'nlted States" war department are miHxndd all along Martin street from tho un ion depot to the poKtoflW and from the south end of Fayettevllle street to tho State House. The latter Is con spicuously decorated with big national and Stato flags. Tho speakers' bland In the squiire facing the statue Is dressed lu national colors as are the band stands and the stand erected by the State House for the 250 schoo! chlldren whose singing of national and popular airs was a feature of the tin veiling ceremonies. The ceremonies were preceded by an f tegaul luncheon by Mr. and Mrs umiiiu MHiiicis ai ineir homo on South street In honor of the distill gulshed visitors hero for the unveiling, Mrs. Daniel being a sister of Ensign Worth llngley. Especially notable among thf guests were Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson, oralor of tho day; Lieutenant and Mrs. Victor llluo, Frederick Owen, chief draughts man of the United States navy depart ment, Gov. and Mrs. Glenn and a mini ber of the governor's staff, mother mid sisters and other relatives of Ensign llagle. I his luncheon was In prog ress from 12 to 1 o'clx:k. At 1:.10 o clock tho procession form ed on South street ut tho foot of Fay etteville street for tho parade to cap! tal square for the unveiling. This was formed In the following order under the direction of Chief Marshal Hubert Roster: Platoon of police, veterans of the Spanish-American war, com manded by Major u. F. Dixon; L. O il. Hranch camp Confederate Veterans. commanded by Capt. J. S. Allen: Meade Post, Grand Army of the Re public, commanded by Capt. 8. D. Walt; North Carolina Third Regiment Hand, Major J. J. Bernard, command ing; A. & M. College-Band; A. & M. College cadets, Lieutenant J. 8. E Young, commanding; children of the city graded schools; sehoolmntrs of Ensign Worth Bagley under Prof. Hugh Morsou, former preceptor; fol lowing these a long line of carriages containing Ihe ollicers of the day, the speaker, committees In charge, rela tives of Ensign Bagley and others. Tho procession moved up Fuyetle. vllle Btreet to the square flanked on either side by a dense, surging mass of enthusiastic peoplo who cheered vo ciferously all along the line. This was many times Intensified as the proces alon moved around capital square via Morgan, then Wilmington to Edenton, hence to Salisbury street. At a point opposite the grand stand and the stat ue awaiting tho unveiling ceremony the officers, speakers and others were conducted to the big stand. Tho beau tiful big square and Ihe st renin that surround It were literally filled with people and they made the welkin ring with their cheers and other manifes tations of enthusiasm. Former Mayor VV. M. Riihs. as chnirman and master of ceremonies, signaled for quiet when all wero stat ed In the spacious grand stand which has a seating capacity of 200. He In troduced Rev. John 8. Johnson, D. D. of Spartanburg, 8. C, who was pastor of the Presbyterian church here when Worth Bagley was baptized Into that church. Dr. Johnson offtrod a fer vent and appropriate prayer. The bands and orchestra then rendered "Holy City." And this was followed by the song, "U-t tho Hills and Valleys Resound," by a special choir of 2"-0 public school children with band ac companlmetit. Chairman Russ Introduced Congrss man Richmond Pearson Hobson, who was received with grent outburst of applause. When quint was restored Mr. Hobson, himself n hero of the Spanish-American war, expressed bis appreciation for Hit reception tender ed him and the pleasure he felt at participating In this ceremony In hon or of Ensign Worth Bagley for whom tho speaker voiced a high personal re gard nnd admiration for his bravery and self -sucriflcn. Tin n he launched Into an admirable oration of a half hour that was received with great en- thiiKlasm by tne throngs that sur rounded him. Along with the applause- that follow ed the conclusion of Ihe oration went up tne strains of "Taiinehnuser March" by Ihe bands ami orchestra Following this was "My Country' Tla of Thee" by the choir of school chil dren and the bands. Then Dr. Hubert Royaler, chief marshal, read the iem "Bagley and Four at Cardenas Hay," written by Robort Hums Wilson. Mr. Russ Introduced Lieutenant Victor Blue, who reolved an ovation from the throngs of people that could not but lie highly gratifying to that mous naval officer. I madet only few remark, saying tnat he was no plulform shaker but was here to Join . In IMlylng tribute to Ensign Hugley, who was a personal friend and a prom Islug young officer whom he groatly udmlrt'd. Following Llent. film's remarks there was music, afler which Chair man Russ, in a brief and lilting ad dress formally presented the slut in to the State undressing for that tr pose tho chief executive of the flute. Governor Glenn, who, after tho cord had lxen drawn by Master Worth Bagley Daniel that drew away tho na tional flags that veiled tho splendid statue from view, amid shoiils of ap plause and snlutes, rescinded with a stirring siieech of acceptance lu which he paid tributes most eloqiH tit to En sign Bagley and to tho splendid roc ord North Carolina and North Caroli nians have always taken In war and In penco. "The Star Spangled Ban ner" was ployed by tho bauds and sung by the children's choir and tho military salute was given by tho mili tary companies present and the un veiling ceremonies were concluded. Thoreafter for an hour there was an Informal reception in tho cxeciitlvu ficos of the State House by Governor and Mrs, Glenn and tho governor's personal staff in order that peoplo of tne city and tho hundreds of visitors mlflit have an opportunity to meet Congressman llolmon, Capt. Hlim and other distinguished visitors. Tonight the Cnpltul Club will give a brilliant german complimentary to tho distinguished visitors, the club having as special guests of honor Con gressnian Hobson and Capt. Victor Blue. Worth Bngley was born In Raleigh April 6. IS74. Ills rather was the late William II. Bagley, who was a brave Con federato officer. His mother was Miss Adelaldn Ann Worth, daughter of Governor Jonathan Worth, of North Carolina. Young Bagley grew up In Rulelgh attending tho nubile schools und Inter the Rnlolgh Male Academy, wnere no received his preparation to enter the naval aendemy nt Annutsi lls. In early boyhood ho manifested a fondness for tho affairs of tho navy and was a devoted student of naval warfare. As a thlrtuen-vear-olil iu.v he wrote a story of a naval engage ment In the fogs of Newfoundland that attracted attention and he was famil iar with every decisive or litiiortant naval fngaenuint In history. Ills appointment to tho Naval Acad emy camo through Congressman . . Bimn, of the Fourth Congressional dis trict. This was lu INS!), when ho was only lirtoon years old. Ho entered An napolis Heptttnber 7, 18H!l. Ho gradua ted wllh honor In the class of 189,".. lie won considerable honors as a foot ball player and the Idea that he had a "foot ball heart" for a time jeopar dlxed his opportunities for active work In Ihe navy. However, this wss over come and ho was assigned to service wllh tho battleship Maine and Inter with tho Texas, being with Captain Slgsbeo when ho received the appoint ment n executive officer of the Win slow, the torpedo boat on which ha lost his life May 11, 18!)S, In Cardonas Buy. At the time the Winslow was lend. Ing tne gunboats Hudson and Wllmlng ton into Cardenas harbor to attack sotnn concealed Spanish batteries. Thpre was a sharp cannonade. One of the first shots from the Spaniards wounded Lieutenant Bernadou, com manding tho Winslow, In the thigh, but ho continued to direct the move ment of the vessel. Another shell dis abled Ihe steerage gear and another crushed Itilo the engine room, putting the engines out of commission. Dur ing this while It was Ensign Bagley ' duty to carry comiiiiuiicallons to the etiKincroom from the deck. He had made many of these trips during the minutes Ihe fight lasted and stopped on deck for a minute or two to watch the effect of Ihe Wilmington's fire on the Spanish guns and was congratula ting his commanding offlcr when al most Ihe last shell fired by Ihe enemy during Ihe engagement struck the deck, exploded and caused his Instant ueath. , The movement for a statue to Hag ley was started by Ihe Morning Post, then publshed In Raleigh, and met with a hearty rsHinse by -np throughout Ihe Slain, It Is cast of the best Culled States bronze. Tho height of the statue and pedestal In the clear Is 1.1 feet 9 Inches. The statue U tho work of II. F. Packer, a distinguish ed New York artist. The bate nnd die on which It Is set Is of Rowan county granite. 8. C. Hill, of Gernianton, wss In the city toduy.