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riTAIllG Lite Latest Osneral Newa That Haa Been Collected From Many Towna and NEWS OF NORTH CAROLINA pool: v - ( V E5 Countlea of the States '' if") uiW VJIEN VffDaRHESS1 WAS KlNGVK w iiiiKTDATirvii;PYJcm!rTuniiiAivi t ' j SYNOPSIS. The story open In a Confederate tent at a critical ataae of the Civil War. Oen. Lee Impart! to Cant. Wayne an Important mnwii io L-onsreei. Aocompanira or Berg-t. Craig, an old army scout. Wayns starts on his mlulon. They get within ui unea or in enemy ana in tna aera flesa Warn la taken for a Federal Of- fleer and a young lady on horseback la ien in nis charge. Bne la a norxnera . girl and attempts to escaoe. One of ths horses succumbs and Crali goes through with the dispatches, while Warn and My Lady of the North are left alone. They seek shelter In a hut and entering; It In the dark a hum mastiff attacks Wayne Trie girl shoots the brute just In time. The owner of ths hut, Jed Bungay, and hie wife appear and soon a party of norsemen approach. They are led by a man claiming to be Bed Lowrle, but who proves to be MaJ. Brennan. a Federal offloer whom the Unlonflrl recognises. He orders the arrest of Wayne as a spy and he la brought before Sheridan, who threatens him with death unless he re veals the secret message. Wayne believes Edith Brennan to be ths wife of MaJ. Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay, who starts to reach Gen. Lee. while wayne In disguise penetrates to the ball room, beneath which he had been lm- Krlsoned. He Is Introduced to a Miss llnor and barely escapes being unmask d. Edith Brennan recognising Wayne, aays shs will save him. Securing a pass through the lines, they are confronted by Brennan, who Is knocked senssless. Then, bidding Edith adieu, Wayne makes a dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay; they reach the Lee camp and are sent with reinforcements to Join Early. In the battle of Shenandoah ths regiment Is overwhelmed, and Wayne, while In the hospital. Is visited by Edith Brennan. Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout ing detail, and arriving at the Minor piace. Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs. nungay, and later Edith appears. vayna s aetsenment IS besieged by guer rtluu. Brennan and his men arrive and aid In reoelllna the Invaders until a res. cuing party of bluecoata reach the scene. orennan challengee Wayne to a duel. CHAPTER XXXIV. Continued. "Well, 1 1 uppose I thai be compelled to let you and Beelzebub go, but It will prove a serious lots to the cause) of the South," I eald, my thoughts In- atantly turned by mention of the mule to matters of more Importance. "I ex pect there will be lively times up your way." "Ye Kin Jlst bet thar will." en thusiasUcally. "It'll be nip and tuck, I reckon, but I'm mighty hopeful Harlar. Thet dern muel be needs ter be too"k down a peg. "Sergeant," I said, "did yon send out a party to bring In our horses and the sabersr "It vos all done already; der horses vos found und der swords." "How many men have we loatT" "Der vos five kilt. Captain; dot vos It I vos bit mlt der ear off; Sands is goin' to die, und maybe Elliott vlll not get some better; some odders vos hurted." "How many men does that leave us fit for dutyr I asked decisively, push lng back my plate and rising from the table. , "Dere vos twelve. Captain, mlt me." "That will do," I said. "In half an hour from now have the men ready for the road," and I turned and left the room. We must depart at once. More than ever now I realised the necessity for haste. I hoped to meet the officer com manding the Federal detachment who had come to our aid, pay him the cus tomary marks of respect, and get away without again coming In contact with Major Brennan. I felt myself pledged to this course of action. . A sentry stationed In the lower hall way luiormea me me officers were messing together In the front parlor, and I at once headed that way. I paused, however, to visit the wounded for a moment, spoke cheerily to my own men, and then, opening the door quietly, entered the room which I had : last left in possession of the guer rillas. With the exception of broken windows and bullet-scarred walls lit tle evidence remained of that contest which had raged here with such fury but a few hours previously. There were numerous dark stains upon the carpet, out much of the furniture had been restored to place, while a cheer ful wood Ore crackled In the open grate, tferore it three men were sit ting smoking, while upon a small table close at their elbows rested a flat bot tle, flanked by several glasses. A single glance sufficed to tell me they were Federal cavalrymen, one being the red-faced lieutenant whom I had already met "I am seeking the commander of tAls detachment" I explained. they glanced at me in surprise at my entrance unannounced. "I am Cap tain wayne, in charge of the Confed rate troop which was engaged In de fense of this house." A portly man with a strong face, and wearing a closely clipped gray beard. arose from a comfortable armchair and advanced with hand extended. "I am Captain Moorehouse. In com mand," he answered, cordially, "and am very glad to meet you. Will you not Join usT My second lieutenant who baa positive genius In that line, has unearthed a few bottles of rather choice whisky which we will divide, most gladly." . 1 thank you," t replied, anxious to meet him as pleasantly as possible, "but I am eager to get away upon my duty as early as may be, and have merely Intruded upon you to explain my purpose" ' "Nonsense," he insisted. "Duty la never quite so urgent as to require a waste of good liquor. Captain Wayne, permit me to present my officers Lieutenants Warren and Starr, Sec ond New Hampshire Cavalry." The constant haunting fear of the Major's possible entrance at any mo ment rendered me extremely uneasy, and anxious to be away. Undoubtedly this feeling exhibited Itself in my man ner, for Captain Moorehouse said finally: "I realize your natural anxiety to be cT, Crptala Wayne, and while we o i be vory glad to keep you with f I yet I trust you will f " la t'-.e n utter." , g--.,. Bngw?red, . f c r la of such ' f 1. - ' 1 so ! ' - y tro- a within your own lines, and an early cessation of hostilities. I had shaken hands with them all, and turned toward the door, congratu lating myself on escaping thua easily. when a new voice broke suddenly In upon my self-satisfaction: "I trust Captain Wayne is not In tending to depart without at least a word with mer - ' It was Brennan. He had entered unobserved from the second parlor, "Frankly," I responded. "I hoped I might" Have you forgotten, then, our com pact, or do you simply elect to Ig nore itr I saw the others exchange quick glances of amazement but I answered coolly: The latter supposition Is more nearly the truth. Major Brennan. I felt that after what we have just passed through together we could both afford to Ignore the past, and consequently was hoping to escape without again encountering you." Indeed!" he exclaimed, sarcastic ally. "But I might have expected It Gentlemen," and be turned to ward the expectant group, "this man and I have a personal grievance of long standing unsettled. I have sought him for months In vain. When he came last night to our aaststaace. before I even consented to accept his services I Insisted that no occurrence of the defense should prevent our meeting, If we both survived. Now he endeavors to sneak away like a whipped cur. I demand satisfaction at his hands, and if it Is refused I shall denounce him In both armies." My cheeks burned, but before I could control myself sufficiently for answer, Moorehouse spoke. "But Brennan, see here," be said anxiously, "surely Captain Wayne has served you well. Is this trouble be tween you so serious that no amends are possible?" "None, short of a personal meeting." "Captain," and the perplexed fed eral commander turned toward me, "have you any word of explanation In this unfortunate affair T" very nine," i answered. "I am not even aware that I have done In- Jury to Major Brennan, purposely or otherwise. He has not 'so much as honored me with Information as to bis cause of complaint However, I care very little what It may be. As be has seen fit to denounce me be fore officers of my own corps, I should be extremely glad to meet him upon that ground alone; but after what we have just passed through together, I felt ready to blot out these past dif ferences. Whatever they may have been, they are not liable to occur again, nor we to meet" They have occurred again since you Wave been In this house!" Brennan moke forth excitedly. "You are not a coward, but I brand you here and now as a sneak and liart Now will you light t" We stood for a moment In utter si lence, eye to eye, and I knew there was no help for It These words, pub licly spoken, left me no choice. 'I am at your service, Major Bren nan," I returned sternly, "now or at any time. But I am unfortunate here in having no officer of my army pres ent and hence can name no second." Doubtless one of these gentlemen will consent to serve," be said, his face brightening at my rejoinder. Some one hastily pushed a way to the front, and Lieutenant Caton, pale but determined, stood at my shoulder. It will afford me pleasure to act for Captain Wayne," he said clearly, If be will accept my services. More over," be added, with a significant glance at Brennan. "I do this as a affect our future relationship. This was the thought that swayed and mas tered me. I had pledged myself to avoid mm, and Indeed had used every means possible to that end. The time was none too long, yet my mind once thoroughly settled as to my duty to ner, became calm again, and confi dent In the outcome. When Caton entered, flushed and visibly excited from what had evidently proven an ac rimonious controversy, I greeted him with a smile. "You appear to have experienced dif ficulties in regard to details." I aald curiously. "There was much unnecessary talk." he admitted, "but matters have been at last arranged to the satisfaction of an concern ea. xou are to meet aH once. In the rear of the big tobacco shed, a spot entirely removed from ob servation. I have been compelled to accept pistols aa the weapons, aa we have nothing else here at all suitable for the purpose cavalry sabers being far too cumbersome. Lieutenant Starr chances to possess two derringers ex actly alike, which we have mutually agreed upon. I hope this Is satisfac tory to you, Wayne V I am not precisely an expert but If he takes advantage treacherous ly, and you fall (as Ood forbid!) I wlU face him myself; and when I do, there will be no firing In the air." I do not remember that we spoke, save once, while we passed , out through the orchsrd field where the big tobacco, abed stood. Not until we turned the corner of the great ram shackle building, which In other and more prosperous days had been dedi cated to the curing of the leaf, did we perceive any signs of the presence of our antagonists. They were stand lng upon the further side, directly op posite the door, and both bowed slight ly aa we approached. The Captain came toward us slowly. It la to be greatly regretted, gen tlemen," he said, with ceremonious po liteness, "that we bave no Surgeon with us. However, neither contestant baa any advantage In this respect Lieutenant Caton, may J ask If the ar rangements as already completed have proven satisfactory to your princi pal?" "Entirely so." "Then If you will kindly step this way a moment we will confer as to certain details." Brennan was leaning In negligent M Mux, i n eswi abh v wi m &Jm mm Riiaflrt rfflL. 9 1 1 if . W j "Brennan Hurled Hla Yet Smoking Derringer at His Feet With an Oath." I Brand You Here and New as Sneak and Liar; New Will You Fight r friend, and with full confidence that I am upon the right side In the quar rel." For a moment no one spoke, Bren nan biting hla mustache to keep back the worda he durst not utter. Then Caton turned to me. If you will retire to the library. Wayne, I will arrange this matter with whoever may represent Major Brennan." With a slight formal bow to those present I quitted the room. CHAPTER XXXV. The Last Resort of Gentlemen. I found the library deserted, and paced the floor for fully half an hour before Caton appeared. Stung aa I had been by Brennan's harsh, uncall ed for words, I yet shrank from the thought that I must now meet him In deadly combat It was no fear of personal Injury that troubled me; lo wed I do not recall giving tils the , !-'t eonsWraifon, for my nitnd s a": !' -Mr e --ftratHrra wbat 'i a i i '. t ,r y Bf i '! I X i li'W it VOi.' 1 that does not greatly matter. Who acts for Brennan T" "Captain Moorehouse, rather against his will. I think." "Very well, Caton; I am perfectly satisfied, and am. Indeed, greatly obliged to you; yet before we go out I desire to speak a word or two wlthJ the utmost frankness." I stood facing him, my hand resting lightly upon the writing table, my eyes reading his ecpresslve face. 'As my second I wish you to comprehend fully my actions, and the motives that inspire them. If tbey are in any way unsatisfactory to your mind you may feel at perfect lib erty to withhold your services. I am now, and always have been, opposed to dueling; I believe it wrong In prin ciple, and a travesty upon justice; but It Is a custom of the South, a require ment among officers of our army, and after what has Just occurred between Major Brennan and myself I cannot honorably refuse any longer to go out Major Brennan has deliberately placed me In a position where I cannot avoid meeting him without losing all stand lng In my corps. I sought to escape. but waa prevented by accident; now I simply yield to the Inevitable. I feel confident you will not misconstrue these words; you surely know me suf ficiently well so as not to attribute them to cowardice. I shall face him ex actly In accordance with your , ar rangements, asking nothing upon my part, yielding him every satisfaction he can possibly desire but I shall fire In the air." He stared at me incredulously, his face perfect picture of amazement But Wayne," he stammered, "are yon awara that Major Brennan Is an ex pert with the pistol T that he holds the Sixth Corps trophy? Do you realize that he goes out deliberately Intending to kill your "I waa not posted as to the first fact yon mention, but have never enter tained the slightest doubt aa to the other. However, they do not In the least affect my decision. Yet I do not desire you to suppose that I am at all quixotic in this there Is a persona) reason why I am perfectly willing to riak my life rather than Injure' Major Brennan." His troubled eyes studied me Intent ly, and then hla face suddenly bright ened with a new thought "Wayne," he asked, placing his hand upon my arm familiarly, "la It Mrs. Brennan r For an Instant I hesitated, but his manly, honest countenance reassured me. "Between us only. It Is," I an swered gravely; "but not the altghtest blame attaches to her." "I do not wholly understand," . he said at last "yt I do not doubt you niay be perfectly right In your de c's! on." He extended his hand im-pi!'-!ve!y. "I know you to be a good "f and a true gentleman; I will attitude against the side of the build ing, his eyes fastened upon the ground, the blue smoke of a cigar curled laz ily above his head. I glanced toward him, and then sought to amuse myself watching the queer antics of a gray squirrel on the fence rail beyond. I felt no desire for further thought, only an Intense anxiety for them to hurry the preliminaries, and have the affair settled as speedily as possible. I was aroused by Moorehouse's rather nasal voice. "Gentlemen, will you please take your positions! Major Brennan, you will stand three paces to the right of that sapling, facing directly south. Captain Wayne, kindly walk straight west from the ahed door until you come opposite the Major's position." . I noted Brennan throw . away the stump of hla cigar, and then I walked slowly forward until I reached the point assigned me. My heart waa beat ing fast now, for 1 fully realized the probabilities of the next few mlnutea, and felt little doubt that serious In jury, if not death, waa to be my por tion. Yet my trained nerves did not fall me, and outwardly I appeared fully aa cool and deliberate as my op ponent Years of constant exposure to peril In every form had yielded me a grim philosophy of fatalism that now stood me In most excellent stead. In deed, I doubt not had I choaen to put It to the test my hand would have proven the steadier of the two, for Brennan's face waa flushed, and he plainly exhibited the Intense animos ity with which he confronted me. How peculiar the mind often op erates la such moments of exciting suspense. I recall remarking a very slight stoop In Brennan's shoulders which I had never perceived before, I remember wondering where Moore house nad ever discovered a tailor to give so shocking a fit to his coat and finally I grew almost Interested In two birds perched upon the limb of a tree opposite where I stood. I even smiled to myself over a Jest one of the young officers bad made an hour before. Yet with It all I remained keenly observant and fully aware of each movement made by the others on the field. I saw Caton accept the der ringer banded him and test It care fully, the long, slim, blue barrel look ing deadly enough as he held It up be tween me and the sky. Then Moore house approached Brennan with Its fellow In bis grasp, and the Lieutenant crossed over, and stood beside me. "Here Is the gun. Wayne," he said, "and I sincerely hope yon nave changed your decision. There Is no mercy In Brennan's eyes." "So I notice," I answered, taking the derringer from him, and examining It with aome curiosity, "but I shall do as I said, nevertholeas. , It Is not any sentiment of merer I fasl which spares him, but a duty that appeals to me sven more strongly than bate." "By Heaven, I wtab It were other wise." "Who gives the wordT I questioned. T do; are you ready?" "Perfectly." I held out my hand, and his fingers closed upon It with warm, friendly grip. The next moment Brennan and I stood, seemingly alone, facing each other, as motionless as two statues, His coat was buttoned to the throat his cap-visor pulled low over his eyes, his pistol hand hanging straight down at his side, bis gaze never wavering from me. I knew he was coolly, de liberately measuring the distance be tween us with as deadly a purpose aa any murderer. The almost painful stillness was broken by Caton. and I marked the tremor In hla voice. "Are you both ready, gentlemen V "1 am," said Brennan. "Ready." I replied. "The word will be one, two, three- fire; with a alight pauae after the three. A report from either pistol be fore tbe final word Is spoken I shall take personally. Be prepared now." "Ready!" said the voice once more and as I saw Brennan's arm slowly rise, I lifted mine also, and covered him, noting, aa I did so, almost In won der, with what steadiness of nerve and wrist I held the slender gauge Just beneath the visor of his cap. De liberately, as though be dreaded the necessity, Caton counted: . "One; two; three fire!" My pistol exploded, the charge strik ing the limb above him, and I stag' gered backward, my beU torn from my head, a white line cut through my hair and a thin trickle of blood upon my temple. I saw Caton rushing toward me, hla face filled with anxiety, and then Brennan hurled his yet smoking derringer into the dirt at hla feet With an oath. (TO BE CONTINUED.) ,i. COLLIDED WITH ICEBURQ ON MAIDEN TRIP OFF CAPE RACE, EAST OF HALIFAX. Raleigh. In Barton's Creek town- ihlp there waa an election held In District No. I In the matter of a spe cial tax for schools. The issue waa defeated by a vote of 30 to 15. Wilson. Joe Wbttley, a white man, waa before Mayor Dickinson charted -with violating tha nrnhlhtlnn law and bound over in the sum of one hundred LAKKItU MANY KASStNlitKS dollars for hla appearance at the May term of Wilson superior court Raleigh. Gov. Kltchln la spending Major Archibald Butt Mllltarv Alda s low uaa IB eeujieru varouua uu a combination education and political mission. He delivered an educational address at Vanceboro and at Lumber- ton a political address. High Point. Some Interesting facts about the general freight situation in the Carollnaa were brought out In the hearing at High Point before a special examiner of the Interstate commerce oommlaslon, Raleigh. It is sad and significant tact that there have been 24 deaths of ex-Confederate soldiers out at the Soldiers' Homo here since the new year. Four have died within the past week. This Illustrates how rapidly the old soldiers are passing away Murphy. Judge Lane concluded the to President Taft; Col. John Jacob Astor and Wife, and Many Other Prominent Americana. Montreal, P. Q. The new Whit Star liner Titanic Is reported, In ad vices received here to hare struck ai Iceburg. The new awas received a! the Allen Line office here In a wire less message, from the captain of tht steamer, Virginian, of that line. I was stated that the Virginian had beet In wireless communication with thi Titanic, that she had reported being in criminal docket of Cherokee county collision with an Iceberg ana asked here. Joe Tate, who haa been on thlal . When Beecher "Hollered." Coming home from the morning service one Sunday Dr. Beecber threw himself on a lounge and aald. In a ton of deep dejection: "I believe that waa tha worst sermon I ever preached." One of hla daughters protested that she had aeldom heard him when ha waa more energetlo. "Ob, yea," waa the Impatient reply, "When I haven't anything to Bay I always holler." Tha Outlook. rSJWlV"" Very Rich Never Generous They May Give Away Their Money, but Never Themselves, Says CU K. Chesterton. There are two other odd and rather Important things to be -said about them. The first is this: That with this aristocracy we do not bave the chance of. a lucky variety In types whlcli belongs to larger and looser arlatocracies. Tha moderately rich Include all kinds of people even good people. Even prieata are some times saints; and oven soldiers are sometimes heroes. 8om doctors have really grown wealthy by curing their patients and not by flattering them; some brewers have been known to sell beer. - But among the very rich you will never find a really generous man, even by accident Tbey may give their money away, but they will never give themselves away; they are egotistic, secretive, dry ca old bones. To be smart enough to get all that money, yon must be dull enough to want It .' Lastly, the most serious point about them la this: That the new miser Is flattered for hla meanness and tbe old one never waa. It waa never called self-denial In the' old miser that he lived on beana. It la called self- denial In the new millionaire if be Uvea on beana A man like Dancer was never pralsa" ss a Christian saint for going la rags. A man like Rockefeller Is rra'(el as a sort of pagaa stolo for t's r'v rvrrt or his unassuming- . l.'a - r'" . 1 tr yon, Wayne, but I p'.edg-e this i meals, bis ;. '" , ft. "simple" funeral, are all extolled aa If they were creditable I bun. They are dlagraceful to him, exactly aa dis graceful aa the Utter: and vermin of the old miser were disgraceful to hint. To be in rags for charity would be the condition of a saint: to be In rags for money waa that of a filthy old fooL Precisely In tha same way, tq be "simple" for charity la tha state of a saint; to be "simple" for money la that of a filthy old foot Of the two I have more respect for the old mlaer. gnawing bones In aa attic O. K. Chesterton la London Dully News. Tbackeraa First Poem. - ' Thackeray's momentoua first appear ance In print waa a satirical poem, published In the Western Luminary during one of the happy holiday times which he spent In Devonshire, when still a scholar at tbe Charterhouse. A. certain Mr. Lalor Shell was to have delivered a speech upon Penendon Heath, but tbe crowd ratused to bear him. He had taken tbe precaution, however, to aend copies of his Intend ed oration to all tbe leading journals before leaving town, and these, of course, printed It The ludicrous Inci dent Inspired Thackeray to write a Uttle jeu d'esprit entitled "Irish Mel ody," telling bow "Mister EbelL" when tbe men of Kent "began a grevloua shouting," found comfort la reflecting ur speech Is sale la tbe Times I wot. Ani c' e la t" e Kornlog Chronicle," for the alleged murder of Bob Thomp son last August waa found guilty by the jury.. The case waa hard fought able counsel appearing for both, aides, Monroe. At the formation of the Kltchln Club here, 183 members were enrolled- and many more will enlist at tha next meeting. T. J. W. Broom was eelcted president and Ney Mc- Neely, secretary. A vice resident was elected at each of tha voting precincts; Statesville. As a result of his oper ations In Statesville and Charlotte with bogus checks, the Bankers' Asso ciation has put detectives on the trail of "Francisco Alvarez. Habana, Cuba,' and hla arrest la expected at any time. If taken by tha officers be will be brought to 8tatesvllle for trial. Stateavllle. At the Democratic mass meeting held here In the Interest of the movement to place the county officers on salaries, Hon. W. D. Turner of Statesville was named for the Sen ate, and Messrs. Tilden Williams, of North Iredell, and Dr. Frontls, of Mooresvlllo for tha House. Elizabeth City. Raymond Harney, the young aeaman who waa shot here on board of cruiser Klfrlda by Hugh Robinson, died at the naval hospital in Norfolk, where he had been carried for treatment after being shot Rob inson, who waa out under bond, haa been rearrested and placed In jail and will bave to anawer to the charge of murder at the next term of court ' Klnaton. The second detachment of the hospital crops,' North Carolina National Guard, was Inspected In the armory here by Captain Prldgen of the medical -service. The ten men and the equipment of the detachment were accorded a good percentage on every point of the Inspection. The local hos pital men are attached to the Second Regiment of Infantry. Raleigh. That Charles B. Aycock's hold upon the affections of the people of North Carolina waa that of its best lovjd citizen haa been given expres sion to from every part of the state The news of his sudden death In Bir mingham brought a shock to all, for It waa felt that In bis death the atate had lost a man whoae life had been devoted to the uplift of humanity. Salisbury. The second annual con vention of the Tri-State Water and Light Association of the Carollnaa and Georgia will be held at Salisbury, April 16 and 17. The principal addressee will be made by Engineer J. L. Ludlow, Winston-Salem; Chief Engineer A. M. Schoen, of the S. E. Underwriters, At lanta; T. C. Linn, Salisbury, and Su perintendent A. J.. Sproles of the Greenwood waterworks. - Asheboro. Isreal Luther, an escap ed convict waa captured by Deputy Sheriffs Lucas and Luther. When ap proached by the officers he made an attempt to draw his revolver and waa shot. In the leg, hut succeeding in get ting away., He : waa tracked by the officers by a trail of blood from the wound and waa finally captured about a mile away, and brought to Aaheboro, where he waa lodged In jajil. Wtnston-Salem After carefully con sidering tbe needs-of the Children's Home, the- executive committee, . in for assistance. The Virginian reported that she was on her way to tbe Titanic. - - Montreal Tha Virginian, sailing from Halifax aald at the time the wire leas was sent she Is reckoned to have been about a beam off Cape Race. She haa 900 paasengers on board, out can accommodate 900 at the Tltantc'a pas sengers should their removal be neces sary. . The message from the Virginian's captain waa sent by wireless to Cape Race and relayed to Montreat Cape Race, N. F. The steamship Titanic called "C. Q. D." and reported having struck an Iceburg. The steam er aald that Immediate assistance was required. Half an hour afterwards another message cam reporting that they were sinking by the bead and that women were being put off in the life boats. Tbe weather waa calm and clear, the Tltanlc's wlrelss operator, gave the position of the vessel as 41.48 north latitude and S0.14 west longitude. Tbe Marconi station at Cape Race, notified the Allen liner Virginian, the captain of which Immediately advised that ha was proceeding for the scene of the disaster. Warning lasued to Rebel Forces. Washington. Warning waa Issued by the United Statea to the Mexican government as well as to 2en. Peacual Orozco, chief of the revolutionary forces, that "It expects and must de mand that American life and property. within the republic of Mexico, be just ly and adequately protected, and that thla government must hold Mexico au 1 the Mexican people responsible for all wanton or Illegal acta, sacrificing or endangering American life or damag ing American Interests. Tbe attltudo of tbe United Statea aa expressed to both the Federal and rebel authorities Is that any maltreatment of American citizens "will be deeply resented by the American government and people.' Lunatic Invade White House. . Washington. Michael Winter, the man who waa arreated at the Whito House after he had succeeded In forc ing an entrance to the private part of the executive mansion, was declared . to be harmless by officials of the Waahlngton asylum, where he was taken for observation. Winter insists that he meant no harm to the Presi dent, and officials declare he has show ed no signs of Insanity. , Disclosures in Lynn Mystery. Lynn, Mass. An amaziag disclosure In the great Lynn tragedy came. Amos E. Potter, a railway gate keeper, whose station Is near the . spot where the body of George Marsh, the wealthy manufacturer, was found, furnished it. Potter declared he aaw an automobile at that point; that It containedVthree men, one of them holding the third In the ear. "I believe the third man waa Marsh and that he waa dead," aald Potter, with great positlvenesa. Strike Situation Not Settled. N York. Jamea C. Stuart chatr- session Jjejg, decided that the net man of the committee of fifty railroad most pressing need of the home is manager, said that pending the pre a hospital, where the sick children ..i ., of the Institution may be djuately m h tnenj wou,d fce no cared for. .'-..'"J"?!? Tr - -S Tr- iiuiiiuu. oujji, r, a. (tun, ueuu of the county school system, an nounced that 23 boys have entered the boys' corn contest for 1912. He is expecting to have more than twice that , number before tbf entry books close. - Last year there were 61 In the contest and the rivalry waa Intense. Raleigh. Reports made to the an nual meeting of the Meredith College here show an enrolment of 433 and a surplus In cash to the credit of the Institution from the operations of the past year. The trustees filled a .num ber of vacancies. -, Raleigh. Tha campaign for the eradication of hookworm disease will be Inaugurated In Wake county In the here. Joe Tate, who haa been on trial will be opened at Apex." Dr. C. L. Prldgen, of the Hookworm Commis sion, of the state board of health, will be in charge of the campaign, assisted by Mrs. Prldgen. Elizabeth City. Lying In Its cradle, unconscious of danger, the 6-montha' old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Pritcbard met a horrible death here. The child waa burned alive, together with the entire household effects and home on Bell street Charlotte. That the Roosevelt for see'were victorious In the republican primaries In this county. Is conceded by the manager of the Taft heandquar ers, Mr. E. M. Bell, by about 8 to 6 jf the delegated vote while County hatrman Jake Newell claims that f.ie loosevelt forces will control 10 of the. i delegates from this county. the strike vote, which has been cast by the engineers of practically all roads east of Chicago' and north of the , Potomac. Mr. Stuart was asked if the reply to be made would be final one way or another, or whether negotia tions might be expected to continue. He declined to say..; . '. ; ' : , , Hundred Thousand Are Homeless. , New Orleans. One hundred thou-- aand people are homeless In flood- swept southern Arkansas and north ern Louisiana. Three breaks in the Mississippi levee occurred and through them the water la rushing In torrents and Inundating vast stretches of ter ritory. The breaka, occurred at Sa lem, La, Lake Village, Ark., and Pan ther Forest Ark. The three thousand Inhabitants of Lake Village have fled the town and scores of houses have al ready been washed away. The total destruction of the town Is Inevitable. , . Church Floor Collapsed, Two Killed. Harrington Park, N, J. Two per sons were killed and more than a score Injured, several seriously, when the collapse of the floor of tbe Church of Our Lady of Victory precipitated near ly 300 persons Into the baBemenL The church was only partly completed, and the assemblage there was In connec tion with the formal ceremonies of laying the cornerstone. Collapse cf the floor came-wh"e an ad lrens wis belli- deliver! tr retSar Dl"; ittty, pastor of t'.i eVn . X