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V 01LXJME WILSON, N. C AUGUST 3, 1899 NUMBER 28. EROWD BOATS AND TRAINS REF0GEES-fROM YELLOW JACK SCATTER NO CASES G'JTSIQE SOLDIERS nufat. ' IHt OiARANTIfiE 13 STRIGIER THAN'EVER HOW Difficulty I" MOVing ouiuicia nu;n riiiiieaa onoe Norfolk Will Shut Out the. , ; Veosels They Use, Norfolk, Aug. 2. No yellow fever discovered outside of the Soldiers' Home and. Fhoebus. The exodus irom this city continues. The boats and trains 'are crowded with refugees oi all sorts. The wild rumqrs of lever at points other than Hampton , in cir culation are absolutely without foun datior. Trie quarantine against Hampton, Old' Point, and Newport News is to-day stricter than ever. All mails now come-via Richmond. In Phoebus, outside the Home, there are three cases. Three new cases in the Home yesterday and one death are reported. Every precau- tion to hold the disease in bqunds is being taken. Says Fever Will Extend. Washington, Aug. 2 Surgeon General Sternberg predicts that the yellow fever will extend beyond Phoebus, but is in doubt whether it aill reach Norfolk and Northern cities. "v' , . Difficulty in Moving Troops. - Washington, Aug. 2 Some diffi cult) is experienced in removing the troops trom Fortress Monroe as none I of the steamship companies will take them, and just now there are no GOv- ernment transports folk threatens . to availabe. Nor- quarantine the Pennsylvania boat for five days if it is used v to carry troops to Cape Charles. The War DeDartment savs that the request of Gov. Tyler's that enough trnnn Up t FnrtrP Monroe fo agt as a quarantine guard cannot be granted, there being no au- tnority for the use of troops for that purpose. Gov. Tyler urges that the veterans in the Home be moved to a better latitude. COLUMBIA LEADS THE-DEFENDER. Til! Her Steel Mast Snaps In Two She is Out cf the Race. Xew Port, Aug. 2. -The first trial races between the Columbia and the Defender are being sailed. ' The start was made at 11:15, the De fender crossing the line a few seconds ahead. The Columbia quickly closed the gap, out footing, and out pointing the Deiender. During a stiff breeze at 12:05 the Columbia's new steel mast snapped thirty feet above the deck and she is hopelessly out of the race. irby Was Elected. Sleigh, N. C. Aug. 2 After eleven bellots Prof. Irby was elected Professor of Agriculture in jhe A. & J' College yesterday, displacing prol. Emory. The salary is $1 ,800. This is the position from which Irby Was removed without cause. Geo. F. Ivey was elected Instruc tor in the Textile Department and J. IU- Johnson Instructor in Animal Bi 010y. Each of these positions pays $1,000. 1 NO DEAN ELECTED. . In Place cf Judze SheDherd Wha Rp.siffneri Some Valuable Gifts. I i Raleigh, N. C Aug- 2 The trus tees of the University met yesterday. It was determined not to elect at present a sua essor to Judge Shep herd as Dean of the Law School, but to first arrange for the expansion and development of the law department so as to make it a great law school. This was DUt in the hands of the Presi. dent and the executive committee. Mrs. Dr. John Manning donated the valuable library of the late Dr. Manning to the law department. It was accepted and a scholarship es tablished in the law department to be known as the Manning Scholar ship in appreciation of the gift. Upon beieg informed that Mr. Henry Weill, of Goldsboro, had given $i,ooo to the University lor the benefit of Its library a rising vote of thanks was tendered him. EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. The City Treasurer of Glasgow an Embezzler : Result cf Gambling. Glasgow, Aug. 2. A great sensa tion has been caused here by the ar- rest of James Colquhon, L. L. D., city treasurer, on the, charge of fraud and embezzlement. He received moneys in trust for investment aggre- gregating a large sum, including three thousand pounds belonging to the Glasgov University, and three hun dred pounds belonging to the -Lang-side Free Tree. The shortage it is deiieved, will reach one hundred and sixty thousand pounds. His downfall is ascribed to heavy gambling in the resorts ot the Con- tinent. JUDGE SHEPHERD RESIGNS. As Dean of the University Law School Judge Connor's Name Suggested. , The Raleigh papers give the infor mation that ex Chief Justice James E. Shepherd has resigned his position as Dean of the University Law School. The Iniversity Trustees meet in Ral eigh to-day and may then elect his successor. The names ot Judge Burwell, of Charlotte, r' Judge H. G. Connor have been iii..aoned for the position. Judge Connor said when interview ed this morning, that he would not be able to accept if the position were tendered him ; that his various busi ness interests would prevent his so doing. 1 : . " FIGHTING AT CEBU. Americans Attack the Entrenched Filpinos Charleston Shells the Insurgents. Manila, August 2nd. Mail advices from the, Island of Cebu, announce that a company of Americans last week attacked the Filipino trenches, two kilometres from the town ot El Pardo. The insurgents were com manded by the Brothers Ciimacos, prominent and wealthy natives. The Charleston shelled the insurgents and the Filipinos' retreated. The Ameri can casualties are slight. The pres ence of the Ciimacos is reported to be due to orders from Luzon. invalids' Arrive. San Francisco, Aug. 2 Hospital ship Relief arrived to-day. She car ries three hundred and fifty invalids, representing nearly every . regiment now in the field, as well as the Ne braska, Utah and Pennsylvania volun teers who have already returned. THE YAQU1 TRIBE OF MEXICO IN ARMS , KILL AMERICANS AND MEXICANS.'? m 0UTLY1SG SETTLtMENTS MASSACRED The People Are In a State Of Terror Roving Bands At Their Work Of Death And Destruction. ' Ortiz, Mex , Aug. 2 The Yaqui Indians are on the warpath. Forty miles southwest of here they made a desperate attack on a party of whites, killing two Americans. Among, the slam is the Mexican General Torres. Many, Indians were killed. This is the first outbreak since 1897 and if this reaches the propor tions then attained between three and four thousand fighting Indians will be engaged. The outbreak creates great sur- prise in all quarters, as it was totally unexpected. . There is no definite report as to the number killed :n the fight, but over fifty on both sides are said to have been-killed. Roving Bands AtWork. City of Mexico, Aug. 2 Des patches received to day from the lower Yaqui river country say that roving bands of Indians areiJcilling Mexicans and Americans, and that a number of Americans" -hi the outlying districts have been slaughtered Fears are expressed lest a large number of prospectors who have been pouring into the Sierra Madre Mountains during the past year have been massacred. SINKS A YACHT. The Dromedary Collides in a Thick Fog Yacht and Crew Disappear. Belfast, Aug. 1 The steamship Dromedary reports that during a thick fog last night she struck a forty ton yacht which disappeared in the fog. It is supposed that the yacht went down with all hands, and at least 1 ten men are judged to have been aboard. Personal Not Political. Washington, Aug. 2. The navy department is advised of the arrivsl of the Machias at San Domingo City yesterday. Commander Logan cables that the death of President Heureaux is not believed to-have any political significance whatever, and that the motive of the assassin is be lievecL to have been personal. . -o , Has Taken No Action. Berlin, Aug. 2 It is reported that the Government, according to an. of ficial opinion, has taken no action whatever on the conclusions of the Peace Conference. The Kaiser views the work of the conference as having no possible practical results. : : . Touched The Congressman. Brussels, Aug! . 2 Congressman Levering, of Taunton, Mass., was robbed in the railway station at Ostend of twelve thousand dollars in drafts, checks and cash. -. Jamestown Ashore. Forfolk, Aug. 2 The Old Domin ion steamship Jamestown, got ashore this morning at Lamberts Point, but was hauled oft by the tug Pocahontas and was riot damaged. ; 5 OVER THE STATE. North Carolina Items The Latest News Boiled Down. ' Mr. A. G. Knebel. the new Statp secretary of the Y M C A, has been secretary of the Charleston, S." C as sociation for some time, which posi tion he resigned to become general secretary of North and South Caro lina. He will reside at Asheville. The register of Deeds of Lenoir county wrote to State Treasurer Worth to know it a foreigner who is a resident ot the State, but who has not taken out naturalization papers, is liable to poll tax. The Treasurer replies that siizh a person is liable to poll tax. ' Liability to poll tax is not dependant on Treasurer wrote citizenship," the Mr. H:C. Ecc :les, of Charlotte, Was in Iredell county lecently to have the body of his father removed from one burying ground to another. Mr. Eccles' father died 39 years ago. The body was buried in a metallic case. When disinterred Saturday, the body and casket were found to be in a perfect state of preservation. The case was put in a new coffin and re interred in Statesville. Octavius Coke, who was in the First Regiment and since its muster- out has been in the quartermaster's department in Cuba, is on his way. to Manila, where he says he will resume vvork in that department. He says ! E. G. Harrill, who was the quarter master ol the Firstr has a, very good position in the office ol General Humphreys, chief quartermaster of the island. Two Men Electrocuted. Auburn, Aug. 2 Oscar Rice, of Westfield Chautauqua county, and John Kennedy ot Buffalo, were elec trocuted this morning in Auburn prison, both men being executed within twenty minutes. Alger tafces comfort in the thought that hereafter he will have only "his own burden to carry." To be made a pack mule to cany all the blunders of a blundering administration was rather tough. Wilmington Star. The Negro Was Lynched. Birmingham, Aug. 2 Solomon Jone. a negro, was lynched by a mob in Butler county this morning lor at tempted assault upon a young white girl. He was caught after a long chase on the part of larmers. Great Big Hailstones Jamestown, N. Y., Aug. 2 The heaviest hailstorm ever occuring here came this morning, Hailstones weighing seveal ounces fell in great quantities. The storm did great damage to t he-crops. Pleaded Not Guilty. New York, Aug. 2 -Roland R. Molineux was arraigned this morning before general sessions, charged with the murder of Mrs. Adams. In a clear and distinct ' voice he pleaded not guilty. Efectual. Charles J. Booth .Olive wood, Cal., says: 4?I have used Ayer's Pills in my family for several years, and have always found them most effectual in the relief of ailments arising from a disordered stomach, torpid liver, and constipated bowels. fliSlllMiEHI A FALLING PINE DOES TERRIBLE WORK ROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH. -NAR- BOTH LEGS OF II PARTIES M BROKEN. The Horse Is Instantly Killed Returning From, a Pic Nic The Buggy Is Smashed To Pieces. Last Thursday afternoon there oc- r curred abSut fifteen miles trorh Wilson, in- the vicinity of Rock Ride. oneof the most singular and terrible acci dents that has ever taken place m this county. . ' Mr. Bass Lewis, a : young man about 22 years.old, had taken Miss Jane Fulghum, a young lady of 20 years, to a picnic : at - Lee's Chapel. They were on their ; way home and Mr.-Lewis was driving avery spirited horse. Down the road ahead of them Mr. Matthew Parker was cutting down a tali long leaf pine and his calculations were to have the tree fall from the road. Finding that the tree was going to fall across the road despite his eflorts he ran out to see if any one was coming. Coming on swiftly he saw a buggy. He waved his arms and shouted a warning. In the buggy were Mr. Lewis and Miss Fulghum and as they came near, Mr. Lewis, fearing to at tempt to turn his horse in trie road, or to have it face the falling tree, made a desperate endeavor to pass. "He struck his horse and it dashed . forward, but too late toi escape the tailing tree, which came down with a terrific crash, striking the front of the buggy and instantly killing the horse. A projecting limb struck the occu pants across the lower legs, and smashed the buggy to pieces. Mr. Parker called loudly for aid and dragged Miss Fulghum and Mr. Lewis from the wreck. They were in a horrible condition, both .legs be ing broken. Assistance soon came, and a feath-. er bed and mattress were brought. On these the sufferers were placed and taken to the home of Mr. James Fulghum, the father of Miss Fulghum. A messenger was sent for Drs. C. E. Moore and Albert Anderson, ,of this place, reaching here about 11 o'clock. The doctors went at once getting to the place about two o'clock. 'An examination- showed that both bones in both legs of the, two parties were broken, and that there ( were serious flesh wounds. From two o'clock till five the doctors labored before the work of boxing and dressing the injured limbs was completed. .. Miss Fulghum's" injuries are more serious than those ot L"wi5, though both are terrible, .-.t$ : will take months for them "to recover. Though not now expected, amputa tion may be necessary in the case of the young lady. Miss Jane Fulghum is a niece of Mrs. Pattie Fulghum, of Wilson, and it is reported 'that- she stood her in injuries bravely, not complainings as much as did Mr. Lewis. Shop Girls Burned. New York, Aug. 2 A can of nap tha exploded this morning at the" Manhattan Novelty Works, creating a panic among ihe shop girls, two of whom were badly bnrned. s
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