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Sit m VOL. 1. RALEIGH, N. C, MONDAY; EVENING, MAY 2, 1898. No. 209. GEO. H. GLASS S Ell 1IGS p.f i? If fjjfiul TV7 f TOT n (iOjnllo) FI fl flH? : FOB DEWEy Jf iij iiJT: Miffl IM : UOft 11 1111 .' ' " , , "' ' .; . ... . . j RESIGNED Governor Russell Wires His Congratulations. GLORY'S HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF A REPETITION OF PERRY'S "VICTORY ON THE LAKE. North Carolina Joins the Nation in Three Rousing Cheers to Dewey and His Men. Patrotism is running high through out the nation, and the grand victory of Admiral Dewey's lleot. at Manilla, as ro ported liy the' defeated Spaniards, is the cause of treat rejoicing in our land of tin free and the iirave, Uod, white, and blue on the Flagship "Olympia" flutters trimnphantly in the breeze off the coast of the; Philippines-, and to-night,: when the good wishes of tin nation expressed by the Oovernor of every Stale iu the United States, reaches our Pacific Squadron, doubtless the enthusiasm will be great, and the appl-eeiatiiioT'-4hc 'igilion. will be good news to Abravo men who won yester day's battle., .-A The New Vork Journal is : preparing the cable of congratulation,- and ,. this moruing sent the following message to Governor llnssell: "The New York Journal proposes to send cable of congratulation to Admiral Dewey and fleet on grand victory. "Will you wire us a short sentiment of .. ooh gratulation or other expression in the cable to the gallant" Admiral and his men 7 "W. 11. HEARST." Private Secretary Cade at once wired Hie following reply: . ' 'W. 11. Hearst, "New York Journal:. "North Caroliua joins t lie nation . in thro rousing cheers for Dowcv and his men. 'D. L. RUSSELL." It was a good answer, but a sugges tion of Executive Clerk. Fowler was bet tor. Mr. Fowlo suggested the following lines: ;,-'.-..;.': .:'. "A repetition of Perry's victory on the lake: . Wi have met 'the enemy and rw" m 1 1 imrs . "' 1 , - It's ;tlie proiier sentiment. . THE COLORED IS INTACT The Companies are Read) to Report. James II. Young has completed -the proposed colored regiment, and is ready lor the (iovernor to call same into ser vice. Governor Russell will return from Wilmington to-morrow, and HI that ' lime a definite decision will be reached as to what companies will be accepted May I all will have to wait for the second call for volunteers. The companies us presented to the Governor are us follows: Raleigh (2). ' Wilmington (2). Charlotte (2) Stutesville 1 1). Newborn (I), Kiustou (1). . Fayetteville (1). v Asheville 0). Durham (1). - " Six other companies are ready to re port with over forty men iu each. One batallion may be accepted at once, mid of the 4b0 meu to comprise the courpauy Hit) may come from Raleigh, ENGLAND'S OFFICIAL NEWS. LONDON, May 2. Balfour hog Just niiounceil to tlie House or l.ouinions that the American fleet destroyed the, Spanish fleet lit .Manilla. EMERGENCY BILL PASSED, WASHINGTON. April 2.-The House passed without a division the Emergency Bill. The Senate committee ou Finance officially decided to-day to eliminate the tonnage tux feature of the war revenue bill, and avoid -irritating European powers. TO SUPPORT ARMY. WASHINGTON. May 2.-The House committee on Foreign appropriations has reported the urgent deficiency appropria tion 41,721,000 to support thw army, The Mil Includes $150,000 for Pxpcnsof of Cuban expeditionary forces anil $350,000 for torpedo work. DEPLORES LACK OF FORESIGHT By Cable to The Tinies. MADRID, April- 2.The Organ o! the Spanish Premier admits defeat anu deplores lack' of governmental fore sight. A 'sensational debate) is expected In the chamber to-morrow. 1 Shuegon emfwyp shrdlil etaolnvhgkp : iDr. Frank Harvey wishes to slat -that ho is still prnel icing veterinary medic in spile of reports to the vontrnrv. will continue to do so. He has his of Gee at Mf, . Hal. Bobbin's drugstore. REGMENT 1 insurgents SPANIARDS Governor General of the Through British Consuls to Gain Con cessions Before Surrendering LOSSES EXTREMELY HEAVY. MADRID. MAY- 2. LATER DIS PATCHES FROM ADMIRAL MOX- TOJO SAYS THE WARSHIP IEIN A CHRISTINA CAUGHT FIRE IN THE J'ORE PART AT SEVKN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING. EX PLOSION CAUSED THE 111 "IN OK THE FLAGSHIP. THE OTHER SHIPS RETIRED TO BACCOR CREEK. WHERE SEVERAL RAN ASHORE TO PREVENT CAPTURE. ADMIRAL MONTOJO SAYS THE LOSSES ARE EXTREMELY HEAVY. : " .','.. FROM. SPANISH SOURCES. WASHINGTON, 1). C, APRIL 2. SECRETARY LONG HAS NOT YET RECEIVED ADVICES FROM THE ASIATIC STATION. NEWS THUS FAR RECEIVED IS FROM SPANISH SOURCES. SPANISIlL.TAYAprilL .. (1555 LAND FORCES TO-DAY. HONG-KONG. MAY 2-TITE T.EET IS NOW BOMBARDING MANILLA. IT IS EXPECTED THAT ADMIRAL DEWEY WILL LAND FORCES TO-DAY. SPANISH SECURITIES FALL. LON1 ON, MA Y2.'-FOREIGX..' EX CHANGES ARE UNSETTLED. OW ING TO THE FA LI j- OF SPANISH SECURITIES. THE PARIS SAILS. WASHINGTON. D. C. May 2.- The cruiser .Yule (the Paris) will taso on complete armor immediately and sail under secret orders. FREEDOM OF PHILIPPINES. SINGAPORE, May 2.-Upoir arrival at Hong-Kong. General Agitiualdo, Hie insurgent leader of the Philippines, will probably be transferred to the .-American despatch boat to join Dewey, at Manila. After the capture of the is lands and n declaration of .independence. OTairs will be controlled under European mid American advisers. advisers. . . , MANILA MAY SURRENDER. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 2-Tho latest news from Manilla is unofficial, but from generally trustworthy- sources. I'he ''bombardment of the city began this Homing m sucli . activity Unit the British Consul .came out to toe flagship: mil interviewed Admiral Dewey to sec ivhiit terms could be made for a sur render, lie asurned that ho was acitly ertinowered to do this by Spanish authorities, though acting osteu- ibly iu the interest .of foreign element. whose personal safety and business op- rations were put in serious jeopardy by he attack on the city. Such errund, it is . ttiougut, w'ouut more nueiy dc leputed to a representative of England 'linn any one else. On the theory of friendship. between England and the United States. , Have powerful influence nrocuriug concessions to spare Spanish lignity. : ;.:, FLEET ANNIHILATED. LONDON', May 2.-The British Gov ernor' Strait's Hettlcmenls cabled the Colonial Office: "The United States fleet annihilated the Spanish fleet iu i tvo hours' engagement." - War bulletin. the- sfatctsh admiral ' ac owledgeh complete de STRUCTION OF HIS FLEET BLOCKADING MANILLA. AND BOMBARDMENT JS EXPECTED TO-DAY. ' -HE BRITISH. CONSUL AT MA NILLA HAD A CONFERENCE WuII COMMODORE DEWEY. THE !)RJECT IS NOT KXOWN. SPANISH CABiNET ADMITS DE FEAT IN PHILIPPINES. BUT 3 PA RE NO EFFORTS IN THE DE li'KNSMOF THEIR COITNTRY. EATuEME MILITARY PRECAU TIO.-S AGAINST UPRISING AT MADRID. '- .: -"'- ' - '--' SPANISH ' PAPERS :, EXPRESS DETERMINATION TO J REVENGE TDK MANILLA DISASTER, :' THE-' -'SPANISH ' GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN ADVISED TO PERMIT VESSELS TO ENGAGE IN PRIVA TEERING: '. "": ' ;- 't ' ( EXTREME MILITAKY PnHCATf TIONR ADOITED TO PREVENT IPRlRING AT MAD R WU E RE PUBLIC I NDTO NATION v 13AINST THE GOVERNMENT ,. 'VERY GREAT. I IT IS NOW' ADMITrEO ON ALL rilDES THAT " THH 1 SPANISH 1KLKKT 18 i, COMPLETELY DE STROYED. , Attack the Is Momentarily Expected AUHBLAT Philippines Attemps DETAILS OF THE BATTLE. -. 4 LONDON. May 2. Details of the bat lie, ft Manilla have been received at tlie British Colonial Oflieo. The sub stance, which is given out to-day, is as follows: The United States licet entered Manila harbor at day break, stationing itself opposite the city. A fort opened tire on the American ships, whereupon they shifted position to one near Cavite, Manilla Bay, engaging in a. fierce fight against both forts and the Spanish fleet. A despntch adds the American ships withdrew to their magazine vessel iu the center of the roadstead for the pur pose of coaling one American vessel, whose name is not mentioned, but is said to have been disabled. Admiral Dewey requested the British Consuls Rawsou and Walker to convey a mes sage to the Spanish (iovernor General commanding n surendcr of all torpedoes and guiis;. also demanded -possession, of the cable oflices. saying that unless these terms were complied' with lie Would proceed to bombard the city. The first cable message ends with the ''-statement that the Spanish officials were confer ring with the British Consul and the telegraph, company's agent and pending the Oecision being arrived at. the cables are not pertnitted to handle messages. The second cablegram received at the colonial office announces that the Spanish governor general refused to surrender the torpedo; guns and 'cable offices and that, he prevented the agent of the telegraph'" comiKiny ; from eon f erring with Admiral Dewey. The mes- sijgr ended with the statement thill riio British Governor Sf raits that a set tlement is expected, and bombardment of Manilla will begin .Monday inornin when the Spaniards cut the cable. THE 'SAN FRANCISCO." PROVIDE.NCETOWN. May 2 "San Francisco" dropped anchor the 'Rani Katahdin" this morning. -The near COLUMBIA" AT PORTLAND. PORTLAND. MAINE. May 2. - Tin cruiser "Columbia" was sighted coming Into this harbor this morning. THE "MINNEAPOLIS." PORTSMOUTH, N. II.. May 2. The "Minneapolis"; sailed west this -..morning. : TO CONTINUE STRUGGLE. MADRID, May 2.-Thc Cabinet dist cussed Hie Manilla defeat tour hours to day. The ministry, is determined to con. t in 110 the .'struggle to uphold nntioni: honor. A despatch from HongKon says sailors retuseu to leave the snnkin ships. ...-' CABLE TO MANILA CUT. LONDON. May 2. It is believed this afternoon that the Spanish cable to Manilla lias been cut. 200 Cubans enlist. . KEY WEST. FLA.. May 2.-Two hundred and ninety Cubans have enlisl ed for the invasion of Cuba. The gov ernment press censor will permit no in formation to pass regarding the report ed pfiin to laud some sailors to-morrow to tnke fortifications and be prepared for the reception of invading forces of ma rines and regulars. THE SENATES ACTION. WASHINGTON, May 2-The Sena fe Finance committee was in session this morning considering the House war revenue measure. , The Democratic steering cnmniittee has decided upon Senator Chilton a successor to Senator Walthall, deceased, member of the Fin ance committee. Senator Pritcbard, of JSortu Caroliiin, arranged long revoca tion order, giving command of the Nnn tncket. under order to proceed : from Wilmington to Port Royal to South Carolina tolunteors secured instead ir dot manning Nantucket with -"North Carolina naval reserves, under com- 'tnniider Morton, of Wilmington, who is here milking hecessnry arrangement McKlNLKY PLEASED, WASHINGTON, IX C, May 2.-Per-sons in confidence of the 1'resident suy the battle of Manilla oenrred prac tically lis our administration expected. President McKinley 1 greatly interested- In the movements of the Spanish squadron from the Cmih De Verde, but does not fear invasion of our ports, No official Advices from Manilla. GLORIOUS (?) DAY FOR SPAIN. ' MADRID, May i-The Kpatilsh news papers says yesterday was a sad but glorious day for, Sim iu, ED City and Capitulation CAMP GRIMES INHABITED Five Companies from lotte, Raleigh Arrived Before 3 O'clock. Full Regiment To-night The soldier hoys are here. The drums. have begun to ra I lie and Carolina blood that has burned with indignation shows itself it- Camp Bryan - Grimes, where hundreds of soldier boys are now ready to be mustered Into the United Slates Army to light against Spain. The first dcvelo'iiiient to-day was n telegram', from Captain Edward Hill, of Company (!., ourth Regiment. N, . ( . Statu : Guard to the Adjutant Genei'al 'will arrive "hi ' .Raleigh on morning tram. ' '. This -was a surprise to the Adjutant General and it was thought thai Captain- Hill intended 1o come iu advaiu'e of his "company, which was expected to arrive ln the- special train over the Southern- Railway this aflernoon at 5 o clock, hul mil so. tor attached to tlie morning Iniin from the west was a special car containing the l oncoiii com pany, with Ml .men ready to go info camp. The car - was left ut Pulleu Park: and the company under command of .Captam Hill, at once marched to Camp Bryan Grimes- and Were assigned to the section reserved for -them. Tin; next news from the soldiers was a telegram to the '"Adjutant General .-scut from Hamlet, by Mr. H. S..Leard. iu charge of the Seaboard Air Line Spec ial, oil which was a jolly party of sol dier boys. The special arrived at Ham let at 11:45 o'clock, on time and at about 3 o'clock t lit! cars reached Pulleu Park. unloading the Oueen City Guards, Captain II. S. Chadwiek, Hor nets Nest - Rifles, -'-.Captain Thus. It. Robertson', '.Cleveland.' Guards, Captain J. T, Gardener. The companies, proceeded at once" tii Camp Bryan Grimes and were assigned positions. ' The officers to ' command the Firsl Itcgimeiit as it assembles lo-day are as follows: .1. F. Armlicld. coioncl; R. P. Davis, .lieutenant colonel;- Geo. F. I'lltzlcr, major. 1st, battalion;- W, G. Smith, ma jor 2d battalion; II. R. Cowles, .Adjutant;- John M. Allison, quartermaster, II. M. : Wilder, Surgeon; Charles S. Jor dan, assistant, siirgeu; L.' "M. Arccncr, assistant, surgeon; W. A. Wood, Chap lain; L. B. Alexander, first lieutenant; .lolm-M. Scott, first lieutenant. The complete roster of the troops ar riving up lo Hie time of going to press is given herewith. CABARRUS LIGHT INFANTRY. Captain. Edw Hill: first lieutenant, E. ..-G. (loldston; second lieutenant... Jos. F. Goodman;' first siirgcant, W, Ham ilton;' second sergeant, . I. L. AVatson; third sergeant. 11. M. Barrier; fourth sergeant. II. P. Deaton; fifth 'sergeiu.it, K. I. Johnson; fourth corporal. 11. Rus sell; drummer, Alexander; -.bugler.; J. G. Sims: privates. At well. Alsobvooks, Brunilev, ' Broiiin, Bost. Itaker, C. A. Welder, C. G. Blaekweldor. I. T. J. Brown, Bluster,- Bostian, Ballard, Bar ger. J. B. Cahill. Joe. Caliill. G. II. ('ire, W. R. Cox. Cashing, Cochran. Charles. Crowell, Dry. Dunn, Dun ham, Earnhardt,. , Foulke. Farmer. Goodman, Grifliu. Gray, Gaskin. W. E. Gleen, B. (. Gleen, Crier, Hamilton, Harris, Honeycutt, : Hobbs, Htinsucker, Hall, Ilcdrick. Howell, Hass, Iddings, I Keistler, I.icuton. Lowery. Lippard, Louder, Miller. Jluse,. C. Miller. Jloore, Mabry, McNeil, Mi-Culibins, McKciizie, Pool, Parrish. Phillips, Parker, Ron e? ce.hr, C. Richie. J. A. Richie, liutledge, Swnik, Saumlers, Sliernll, . Smitli, (X E. Smith, Steele, Sewall. Sechlor, Thompson, Threadgill, WinoeolTe, White. HORNETS NEST'S RIFLEMEN. Captain. T. R. Roberfsou; first lieu tenant; T. L. Powell, second lieu tenant, H. J. Hirshinger; first sergeant, Prempert; second sergeant. Lyerly, Hickory; third sergeant. Will David son; fourth sergeant, W. M. Morse, iuarterinasfer sergeant, Tom Garibald; artificer, John ; Ozinent: comuiissary sergeant, Paul Schultz. Corporals, Gordon Cilh'.v. Mangum Ofsborne, Rip Smith, Charley Set.er, Dick King. Drummers. John Garribaldi, C, T. Brklges, of Hickory. Privates: Auteu, Charlotte: Brown, Davidson; Butt, Breninier. Charlotte; Bennett, King's Mountain: Bailesi Rock 11 ill, S. C; Crump, Matthews; X Campbell,: J.- Campbell, Newton; Culdwell, Due West, S. C.; Colbert, Con cord; Hcviiux, Charlotte: De Mnrcmi, Davidson; Davis, Monroe; Eln in Greensboro; Edwards, Lenoir; Ekard, C'onover: Flakt", Wudesboro:. Francis, King's, Mountain;, Ginn. Gribble, Glenn, Charlotte! J. T. CofoHh, King's Moun tain; J. F. Goforth. Yorkville, S. C: V. G. Grior, D. D. Grler. Matthews: W. R.:Grahiiu, Fayetteville; Johnson Gra ham, Hull, Charlotte; Hunter, Hoke, llorndon; Hufl'stetler, . Hord, King's Mountain; Hodges, Hornet; ; .Tohnsou, ('Imrlotte; Jimuierson, ltocky; W. John sou, Kiues, Charlotte; Keever, Hickory; Kunitie, Knox, Newton; MePeaUe, Me Ka.Vj Charlotte; McGiniils. King's Moun Millis, Morris, F. A. Miller, Charlotte; Maxwell.1 DavldsiTh; Moser, ! ' Hickory; Mlse, Coiiover; Mauney, C, 1 Miller, King's Mouutnin; McCorkle, Osborne, Concord, Shelby, Char Newton: Pcgrain, Charlotte; I'itls. Davidson: Parnell, Charlotte; Blichavds, Gastonia. J. -Roper, IX Roper. Spartan burg. S. ('.: Rcnn. Charlotte: Rhodes, King's : Mountain: Stewart. Davidson; Slierrill. Hickory; Smith. Newton, Stedmun. Charlotte: Tredenick, Sharon; White. Davidson; .U. AVilliams. Char lotte; P., Williams. Davidson; W. II. Williams. Jr.', Newton; Walkup. 1 avid Kon :Wavia. Charlotte; AYiso, Hickory; Ware. King's '.Mountain; 'Wilfong. - New-. tou:Yi)(ler, Hickory; P. Yuiini. T. Yoiiur, Coiiover; A. Youiit. W. Younl, New ton. iJl'KKN CITY GUARDS. ' Capfaiii. II. S. Chadwiek; first lieu tenant.. .1. R. VaiiNess: second lieuten ant. W. A. Erwiu. Non-coniuiissioned otliceis: D. '.. Clifton. II. Page. II. N. Banks. .1. W, Ncece, E. W. Bouncy, O.. I . King . Privates: (!. II. llollister. John II. licclialdcr. !'. R. ('ales, W. F. Keuster; W. D. S. Oales. C. E. Modeller, C. E. Greely. W. S. Daniels. U. S. Lnno. I. ' W, McGownii, C. C. Walker. Harry Tim nions, R. B. .Alexander. O. A. Savin, M. P. -.Freeman. W. L. Landers. E. I. Carpenter.' .1. E. Freeman. W. S. Pop lin. W. II. Airuo. E. L. Barkley. E. W. Spadly. W.: II. . Asbury. -. .1. R. Bridges, C. B. Mangum. L. It. Gates. John Ba ker. Ed Gulp. W. L. Goar, W. P. Pe gram. R. C. Dunn. W. M. Beat tie, I.. ('. Toircnce, Jack Hairdoy. A. A, Gil bert.' 1!. W. Woodsides, Miles Murphy, D. L, Troiitinaii,; Claud Scott. W.-,.(-i. Jones, J, 11. Dickson, Frank Trolt, C. W. Holt. C. F, Secor, E. S. Davis, W. M, Davis. L ..T, Freeland. Charlotte; E. E. Wiliianisoii. Steel Creek: A. F. Chapman.. Enslie: Theodore Jordan, Fort Mill. S.. ('.: .('!. W, Thomas. Fort Mill: G. F." Smith. 1!. F. Lindsay, Vance Mills. Tryon; W. II. Hallis. Augusta. Ga.:M. K. West, lluntersville; W. H. Porter, M. D.Yimdle, E. D. Kerr, L. S. Yniidle. Rankin's; S. M. Wallace. W. A. Neal. I!. B, AVallaic, Sardis; N. Lanier, Pinevillc; E. W. Ward, Lincolnton: R. F. Finger, ('rouse: (). P. Bright, Green ville, S. C.-.C. G. Carter. Albemarle; W. II. Moore, Lowesvillc; W. A. Ramsay. Durham; J. .M. Wells, Waycross: A. B. West brook. Grove .Town, Vii.: P. H. II ickey, Newport, Tenii.: H. II. limit Spartanburg. S.C.: W. 11. Gregg, Pros Ion, Ga.: Bates Bostiu, Langley. S. C. .lulin Revclle. Salisbury; John (irahani. Sandil'er: J. E. Blackmail. Columbia, S C.: D. R. Finclier, Wardlaw; E. K M. Donald. Rock Hill. S. C: Corneliu Mall, Elouia. S. C.: W. F. Mungo, Joe Ellington. Hornet: W. F. Simpson. Hood: M. 1. Withers. Lock Davis. Gastonia; W. F, Bean, Dysartsville: A. J. Phillips,- Concord: W. C. Willianisou, Matthews; J. W. Bass, Tiimiia; L. Stutls, Bliicksbtirg. S. C.; 1'red Hargetf, Sharon. . ilie Niutuern Jiailwuy special will ar rive at 5:10 o'clock bringing tlie Waynes ville. Asheville, Reidsville, Durham Stutesville and Winston companies. The Goldsboro .company, which completes tlie regiment, will arrive Wednesday. 4 In? work of mustering the new men into the United States army Mill be- in cither to-morrow or Wediiesda TO FALL IN 24 HOURS. By Cable to The Times. r LONDON, MAY 2.-A DISPATCH TO THE DAILY NEWS THIS MORNING SAYS IT IS BELIEVED MANILA AVILL CAPITULATE IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. Till DISPATCH CONFIRMS- THE RE PORT. -OF COMPLETE" DESTRUC TION OF THE SPANISH FLEET AND ESCAPE OF AMERICAN WARSHIP FROM SERIOUS DAM AGE ALSO MINISTERS AT MAD RID ADMIT DEFEAT. Till BRITISH AMBASSADORS IN Till EAST HAVE ORDERS TO RI PORT DEVELOPMENTS OF Till FOREIGN OFFICE HERE. OFF MORRO CASTLE. By Telegraph to The 'times. BOARD FLAGSHIP, NEW YORK May 2. The blockade of Havana eon (nines. I he fleet' is Coucentrated ten miles off Morro Castle. The Cftiisi Montgomery anil tug, Osenlii just tir rived. The commanders to-day eon smieii wiui Admiral riampson. It is hardly expected that n denioustrution will take place pflf Cuba to-day, under: stood movement planned iu Heavy sea There was long consultation yesterday between comtiiHiiders of the fleet. Then- is every indication that a concentrated movement is in contemplation. Those aboard the flagship are ignorant of the object of the conference. Jt is conn' dently expected that a bombardment of Mantiinsias will bo rejieatcd. The flagship steamed slowly iiust Morro castle without any incident. The re nlnhulor of the fleet returned to their various '-stations, along ;coasr. No ex cifement among -thff VcshcIb In the dust forty-eight hours, except a chase of the British tramp ti;auier'"StrutUdec. Tendered His Resignation on Saturday. GEO. W00DR00F SUCCEEDS HIM MR. WO0DRO0F ARRIVES FROM BIR MINGHAM TO TAKE CHARGE. Mr. Glass' Resignation Accepted To-day. Woodroof Takes Charge To-morrow, Glass' Future Not Known. The news leaked out this morning that on Saturday immediately after the decision of the Superior court, Mr. Ceoiiro II. Glass. manager of the R aleigh Telephone Exchange Company, ircd lo the company's general head- ouartors tendering Ins resignation. . This morning a Times reporter bskcj Mr. Glass if it were true, and he con tinued the rumor, adding m answer to a liiestion. that be had not definitely do- ided what he would Ho in me ruture, Mr. Glass stated that the company notified him, ' this . morning of their ac uta nco of his resignation, and, of the ppointnient of his successor. The new manager of the exclunige is Mr. George Woodroof, of Birmingham, ... Alabama. . Mr. Woodroof arrived in 'Raleigh to ny, and lias pegun to review me coni liiy'S accounts witli Mr. Glass, pre liminary to taking charge of the Ruleigli x change .to-morrow. .. Mr. AVoodroof, it is said, is a good imager,, and has the confidence of tho noral officers of the company. No changes in the force of operators has been announced, and in fact noiie- expected. The news of Manager Glass's resigna tion is a surprise m most circles, but as expected by those in any way fa miliar with the workings of the coui- my. CAPITULATION EXPECTED. y ( aide to 1 lie I lines. MANILA. MAY 2.-TI1E INSUR GENTS ARE FIERCELY ATTACK ING THE TOWN FROM THE REAR AND ITS CAPITULATION IS MQ- MENTARILY EXPECTED. , F. Today Requested Detailed for Duty Here. It is decided that John F.Phiter. orinerly of Burke county, now ot '.littery L, Filth Regiment, Heavy ar tillery stationed at Sandy Hook, is to command the battalion of heavy artillery ordered front this State. djutant General Cowles to-day wired the Secretary of War as follows: I'lease detail Private John I. Phifer, Battery L. Fifth Regiment heavy artillery, stationed at Sandy Hook, for lury here, with a view of commission ing him in charge of same here. ' Mr. Phifer has attained . distinction ;ind once refused promotion to Sergeant. He is a son of ( apt. George L. Pliifer, of Bnrke county, and a nephew if Col. C .M. Avery, 33rd N. C. Regi ment C. S. A. Mr. Phifer has a brill inn record, and will be u gisid officer for the batallion io 'which he is assigned. NANTUCKET FOR N. C. THE- TIMES TELEGRAMS THIS AFTERNOON BRING THE G"OOD NEWS THAT SENATOR PRITCII- VRD HAS HAD REVOKED TIIE ORDER GIVING THE NANTUCKET TO SOUTH. CAROLINA. A .NARROW ESCAPE. Mrs, R. T. Hodges Narrowly Serious Injury To-day. Missed This morning just at the east cross ing of Fayetteville and Hargett street Mrs. R. T. Hodges had n narrow es cape from what might have been a fatal accident. As she was riding her bicycle around file comer she made a quick turn to avoid a lady who suddenly attempted to cross the .street from King' druir store to (he Savings Bank, and momen tarily a buggy dashed around fro'Vn the lower corner and the horse wua al most upon Mrs. Hodges when she alighted quickly and escaped Injury. The horse became entangled In the bicyeltt and demolished the rear wheel. Only her presence of mind and re niarkuble coolness in an euicrgeucy saved her from serious injury. JOHN PHIFER JOGlIi ARTILLERY THE CONCERT. . ; The song recital by Miss Lulu A. Potter, of Newark. X. 3 assisted ' by Miss Bet tie Johnson, Miss M. E. John son and Miss Anna Mitchell, Will hol a musical treat to our people. i Miss Potter ,. will , .ring, fAxtevn ; levo tongs by modern composers. Dw not : miss this oocasiou, , Get your.; teats r
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