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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
THE CoNGER MESSAGE GENUIEE.
Result of Mr. Fowler's Investig alton. The
Message Was Written July 18th.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, August 3.-Thc State
Department today issued the follow
ing:
THE State Department has received
a dispatch from Mr.. Fowler, dated
at night ON the 2d of August stating
that when he learned from the Shang-
hal papers that doubts were enter
tanned of the genuineness of the Con-
ger cipher telegram, he wired ON the
27th to the Governor of Shan Tung to
send him the original by courier. The
Governor at once replied with his re-
quest, sending a special postman, who
by travelling at night and for five days,
made the journey which in ordinary
times would have required twelve
days. He delivered to Mr. Fowler the
original of the Conger cipher dispatch.
it is signed by Mr.. Conger and dated
the 18th of July. 1t is precisely the
same as the message received at the
State Department with several words
prefXed which came in an unintelli-
Continued on Second Page.)
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EIGHT WITNESSES FOR POWERS.
Effort to Blacken Character of Commonwealth 6
Witnesses Proves a Boomerang.
(By the Associated Press.)

Georgetown, Ky, August 3.-Of the
eight witnesses introduced by the de-
fense in the Powers case today, all but
one were called for the purpose Of at
tacking the credibility of witnesses
placed on the stand by the prosecution.
One of these, former State Auditor Stone,
stated that witness W. II. Culton, an
alleged co-conspirator of Powers, was
removed from a place of trust in his
Office because he defaulted in the sum
of 81 900.
Other witnesses, residents of Grayson
Springs, this State, testified that in
stead of being in Frankfort on January
Both, the day of the shooting of Senator
Goebel, as he claimed under oath to
have been, George Weaver, a prosecution
witness, was in their town organizing a
lodge of "Woodmen of the World" and
others from Eastern Kentucky testified
that the witness, Wharton Golden, of
the prosecution, displayed large roll of
money and intimated that it came from
the State reward fund.
Attorneys for the prosecution rigidly
cross examined these witnesses and
made one Of them, James Harkleroads,
of Barboursville, admit that he had been
violations of law.
The most important witness of the day
was Daniel r. Collier, of Lancaster, Ad-
jutant General of Kentucky under the
Taylor Administration. He offered as
testimony the written word of Governor
Taylor directing him to bring the regi-
ments of the State guard to Frankfort
after the shooting of Senator Goebel
and ordering him to confer with the civil
authorities of Franklin county as to how
best to preserve peace there. This was
the first appearance of the document
which was never made part of the
State records and Judge Cantrill ruled it
out as incompetent on the objection of
the prosecution, that it was not in ac-
cordance with the statutes of the State.
The judge also ruled out a letter ad-
dressed by General Collier to the civil
authorities of Frankfort about co-opera-
ting with them.
Collier said that the cipher signal
"All right" used in kilograms sent by
him to State guard officers on the day
of the shooting was arranged by him be-
fore Taylor became Governor. The tele-
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grams were sent out not sooner than
fifteen minutes after the shooting. The
company of State Guards on duty
A!0,. irsenal was not on the scene, he
~ htil thirty minutes after Goebel
was irried off the grounds.
General Collier said he gave no orders
earlier that day to the local company at
the arsenal about preparing for action.
The case of George F. Weaver, the
prosecution witness, charged with per-
jury, was called in the county court
here today and set for hearing on the
22nd. Weaver insists that he is inno-
cent OF the charge.
An alleged confession of "Tallow Dick"
Combs, one of the men under Indictment
in connection with the Goebel shooting,
which was exhibited here today was at
first denied by him. but later he admitted
to one of the attorneys that it is par
TALLY correct. The confession, if true,
throws no further light on the case than
to connect Henry Youtsey more closely
with the murder and to bear out the idea
of a conspiracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
A DANG GEROUS ANARCHIST
He Would Have Killed Emperor
Nicholas Had He Escaped.
THE ANARCHIST IS A fRENCHMAN
His Name is Sason. In 1893 He Was Regard
ed as Desperate Character and Con-
Cenned to Months Imprisonment
For Preaching Anarchy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, August 3.-At the meeting. of
the Cabinet this morning it was an
nounced that the would-be assassin of
Muzaffer Ed Din, Shah of Persia, had
given his name as salson. man of this
name who had been regarded and
watched as an anarchist disappeared
from Paris in 1895, and had not since
been located.
The discovery of Salson's identity was
made by means Of the Beertillon System,
his measurements agreeing with a card
at police headquarters. When shown the
card and photograph the criminal said:
Yes, that is me-
His full name is Francois Salson. He
is a Frenchman and was born in 1876.
He was regarded as a dangerous an
archist and in October, 1898, was CON
demned to three months imprisonment
for preaching anarchy. In June, 1899, he
was condemned to eight months i'm
prisonment for like offence.
Salson was more communicative today
and when an effort was made to interro-
gate him he spoke freely of yesterday s
attempt and ventilated his anarchistc
ideas, but when asked if he acted as the
instrument of others he declined TO an
swer saying, however, that had he killed
the Shah and escaped he would have
killed the Car.
Further inquiries at the Workingmen s
hotel where Salson lived brought to light
the fact that he had been working at
day labor until recently when his work
was finished. He was then unable to
ind new employment and became more
uncommunicative even than formerly
though still keeping regular hours. The
last few days the question of existence
was a difficult one for him.
AS a result of the attempt on the
Shah's life the curious crowd, which sur
rounded the Palace of Sovereigns today
was prevented from approaching the
palace when the Shah started for Vim
cennes, where a military review was held
in his honor An escort cf dragons
surrounded the royal carriage.
The Shah seems the least concerned
of all over the attempt to take his life
and he has not curtailed the program
he had in view.
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Leads NorthC hCaronaD News and Circulation

Secretary Root, who declines to make
its purport public. Presumably it
was devoted to a recital Of General
Chaffee's needs in a military way
In view Of the London statement that
the advance on Pellin actually begun
with the present week, there is also
a possibility that General Chaffee's
message has some bearing on this
subject, though it is evident from his
report of this morning that the adj
vance, if started, could not have pro-
gressed far beyond Tien Tsin, as the
outpost affair described by him took
place only ten miles out of town.
Second Assistant Secretary Adee is
to act as Secretary of State for few
weeks during Secretary Hays alb
sence, who left Washington this af-
ternoon TO visit his family at their
summer home at Sunopee Lake, n. II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04

gives seven hundred and twenty seven for
amendment, legislative ticket leading.
DURHAM
Durham, N. c., August 3.-Returns all
in. Majority for amendment four hun
dred and eighty-seven; for legislative
ticket five hundred and eighty mine. En-
tire county ticket elected.
FRANKLIN.
Louisburg, n. c., August 3.-Impossi-
bic as yet to give the exact majority fol-
the amendment and for Aycock 1t will
be about 1 900 or 1,100 Legislative ma
jorty 1861.
FORSYTH.
Winston-Salem, N. c., August s.
Forsyth over 500 Democratic. ENery-
thing on the ticket elected.
GATES.
Gates, N. c.. August 3.-Gates county
Democratic by $50 majority.
GRANVILLE.
Oxford, N. c., August 3-The follow
ing is the official count of Granville
Aycock, 2,473; Adams. 1,417, majority
1856 For amendment, 2,211; against
1soit iidJOllIy, IHOllS
Oem.) Senator, majority, 1,1S4 Graham
Oem) Legislature, majority, 1,166; Jen-
kins, Dem.) Legislature, majority, 1,136
County ticket 1929 majority. Democrats
carried every precinct in the county.
GREENE.
Snow Hill, N. c., August all the
precincts in the county except two heard
from. Our majorities are as follows, es-
timating the two not yet received: For
amendment, 1872; for State ticket, 7O7;
for legislative ticket, 703; for county
ticket, 721.
Election passed off very quietly-no
disturbance of any kind. Many negroes
voted Democratic tickets because they
were mad with the Populist leaders. Most
all of them at some precincts scratched
the Populists on their tickets.
GUILFORD.
Greensboro, N. c., August 3.-The Off
cial vote of Guilford county has not been
canvassed, but all precincts have been
Continued on Sigth Page.)
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Secret Service Annual Report.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, August 3.-The 95th an
nual report of the Secret Service division
submitted to Secretary Gage by Chief
Wilkie today shows 654 arrests during
the year with els convictions; 253 await
ing action of the courts and four fugi-
tives from Justice. Missouri has the
largest number of cases, rs; Pennsyl-
vania was second with GO; New York
third with 80; Indiana with 81, and
Texas 40.
The counterfeit money captured and
secured by the division amounted up
to 5000, of which $33, 900 in notes and
$22,0 in coin
Ten new counterfeit notes made their
appearance during the year, but five of
them only were deceptive enough to be
considered dangerous, and the makers
of all but one Of these notes were ar
rested and are either in prison serving
time or in Jail awaiting trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
SHOT DEAD ON STREET
Norfolk is Thrilled by a Mys-
teriouS Crime.
C. ]. Cannon Killed By The First Assistant
Chief Of Police. No Apparent Reason
For The Deed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, August 3-Charles J..
Cannon, a prominent citizen and local
politician, and also State Oyster Inspec-
tor for this district, was shot and killed
on the street by First Assistant Chief
of Police NJ. II. Prince shortly before
noon today. No cause fer the deed is as
signed by Captain Prince or his friends,
and the killing is a mystery. The two
men were thought to be the closest of
friends. both socially and politically, Mr..
Cannon having been one of Princes chief
workers in the latters recent canvass
for the position of chief of police.
Captain Prince and Cannon met on Main
street, between the Custom House and
the Citizens Bank building about II 80
this morning. The former placed his arm
about Mr.. Cannon's shoulders and the
two walked to the side of the post
office, some thirty feet from the street
where they talked together for several
minutes. Without any apparent cause, so
witnesses say, Captain Prince suddenly
drew his revolver and fired upon Mr.
Cannon five times, thrice after he fell
After firing the fourth shot Captain Prince
walked several feet from Mr.. Cannon 6
PROSTATE body, and then turning quickly
went back and placed the last bullet in
his revolver in Cannons head. He sur
rendered himself to a police officer, and
walked to police headquarters. Cannon
died almost instantly. Cannon leaves q
wife and five children.
The coroner's inquest returned a ver-
diet that death was caused by pistol shots
fred by Prince.
At a special meeting of the police
board this afternoon Prince was sus-
pended from the force. AS the shooting
was on Government property the Gov
ernment is moving to secure jurisdiction
in the case. Local Government officials
have served a warrant on Prince, and
it is understood he is a United States
prisoner. The two men were strong politi-
cal friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
LABOR UNIONS OPPOSED.
Cotton Mill Men Advise Their Employees to
Keep Out of Them
Especial to News and Observer.)

Durham, N. c., August 3.-For some-
time it has been rumored around that
the cotton mill operatives in this county
were organizing into labor unions and
now the mill people have taken steps to
put stop to such organizations if possi-
pie.
w. A. Erwin, who is connected with all
Of the mills here, made a talk to his
employees in the mill that bears his name
a few days ago Night before last he
spoke to those employed in the East
Durham mill and yesterday he made a
short talk to the Pearl mill people.
In all of his talks he simply advised
with those under him and told them that
no good could possibly result from such
steps being taken and that much harm
might follow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
IN LONDON
Four Cases and Two Deaths
From the Disease.
ISL Assistant Surgeon Thomas Gables Thai
He Does Not Believe There vii! be
Any Further Spread.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, August 3.-The Marine
Hospital Service has received the folloN-
ing telegram from Past Assistant SUI =
geon Thomas, dated London, August
3rd:
There have been four cases of plague
and two deaths from plague in London.
Diagnosis confirmed by meteorological
examination. Do not think there will be
further spread"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
TWO PAIL BEARERS FOR BUTLER.
This is All New Hanover Can Furnish For Hi
Political Obsequies.
Especial to News and Observer. !

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., August 3.-Chair-
man ~ c. Maxwell, OF Charlotte, has in
structed w. B. McKoy, the secretary, to
call the Sixth District Congressional con-
vention to be held in Wilmington August
18th.
The following telegram was wired But
Ter this morning:
marion Butler, Raleigh, N. c.:
''In response to call for help I can
supply only two anti-amendment Pail
Bearers for your political obsequies.
Please advise place and date.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY"
1t will be remembered of course. that
New Hanover cast only two votes against
the amendment and State ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
Beers Repulsed by smith-Dorrien
(By the Associated Press.)

Cape Town, August 3.-Liebeberg's
commando attacked General Smith
Dorrien near Potchefstroom, August 3rd
but was easily repulsed. General Ian
Hamilton has gone to Rustenburg to
bring away Baden Powell's garrison
Seven hundred and fifty additional
Beers have surrendered to General
Hunter.
THE BRITISH WAR LOAN.
London, August 3.-The war loan has
been issued in the form of 10000, COO
pounds sterling, 8 per cent. exchequer
bonds at SO, repayable at par in 1903.
PROCLAMATION BY KRUGER.
Pretoria, August 3.-President Kruger
and Commandant General Botha have is
sued a proclamation promising to pay
all damage done to the farms by the
British provided the burghers remain with
the commanders.
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Schooner Collides With Steamer.
(By the Associated Press. J

Mobile, Ala, August 3.-The American
schooner Maplewcod, Captain Colbeth,
arrived up today in distress, having been
in collision Saturday last in the Gulf
near Tortugas with the steamer Pearl
Moor. TIE schooner's bow was badly
crushed. No persons injured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04
THE BRITISH WAR LOAN.
PROCLAMATION BY KRUGER.
The New Minister F ,om Jal an.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, August 3!-The new
Japanese Minister, Mr.. Kogoro Takahira
laid his credentials before the President
today. He was received by the Presi-
dent in the blue room. The speeches on
this occasion did not contain any refer
ences to the present condition in China
The President dwelt upon the splendid
material progress making by Japan, while
the Minister spoke for an enlargement
of the growing interests of the two
countries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-04

The most women are to be found
in the utter-most parts of the earth.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Fresh Candies.
P. 0. Newsstand.
Ladies!

1 have just received about $50
fall samples for Ladies Tailor
made suits, Cloaks, Capes, Jackets,
etc, in all the fashionable materi-
ais in use this fall. These sam
pies are from the old reliable firm,
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros, Chic
ago. You save from % to 80 per
cent by patronizing this house.
They pay all express charges.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Emma 9. Keil.
block north of Liberty school.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL.

Mrs. Il. W. Bell left last night for n
visit with her daughter nj Bscoksidc.
@. u. Stcpp. Sugar Cily's attorney,
aud his family, were guests OF q. \.
Whit. tho first part OF the week.
N,pcs,a has n wedding sensation.
Robert Owens. aged CO. has taken out n
license to marry Miss Wanna Lane, aged
%. II IL Mr.. Owens first marital ven.
turc, and gives his ncislibors n good deal
OF concern.
The reception given tho 1sevs. Mayo
and Davenport md their "gndc wives
by tho Prcsbyterians last Friday oven
ing wns n very largely attended and So
cinblc affair. The home Of Mr.. ind Mrs.
+. Y. Hnuch was not nearly large enough
to hold the company that came and went
good deal Of the time between the
hours set for receiving. II had to over
flow out upon the lawn. There. under
the electric lights, specially strung for
the occasion. many OF the young people
gathered and played games. The more
mature and the moro matronly part oil
the company gathered within tho house
and did not remain SO long, else there
would not have been room for them. In
the dining room coffee, sandwiches and
ice cream and cake were served to the
COHpHuy ~ "oo "sSs A.
O'Clock when the last contingent shool
hands and departed. Mrs. Mayo wa,
we'll enough to be present part OF the
reception hours.
Miss Rena Jackson, who represented
the State Bank at the Merchants Carni
val. has been presented with SO Rolt
piece engraved as = souvenir OF the occs
sion.
Mr.. and Mn. L. J. Edmunds have 70
turned from California and are glad t
again be in the enjoyment OF tho suporio
climate OF Rocky Ford.
The Enterprise was favored on Monda!
by call from the following officers o
tie National Beet sugar Co., Sugar City
| Hon. Jae, A. Roberts, Prce.; p. L. Ven
Alstgue, Gen. Mgr; DR.. Beckmau
Supt. They report the suenr enterpr,s,'
north of the river enjoying n favorable
outlook.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Our nble corr, OF msIi,

Our able corps of meli
Inns just been increased by
cation Of DIR. Carl M-yrf.
Of Denver. where he VA. J
full practitioner for clcr-u|
DIR. Meyer is a grHlua,,
German University Of sind
was asst surgeon OF ,uGrir|
les Mt Strnsburgh; nni I'd
gcon of the WomNu's I'd
Zurich. Switzerland. In |
he was in charge Of tile d
pathology and microscopy ID
medical college. Having
experience DR.. Mcycr ctau
be n valuable addition IN "a.
medical stall. On Anii 40.
Monday lie may be found q
Rocky Ford grocery store
card in another colomn.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

The W. q. +. U. will meet with Mn
Iiinn tomorrow, Sept. -. Mt y. m.
Mrs. Hoffman Is expected TO BIO with n'
aud full attendance OF members Is ~
quc~icd. >. ~. MIX, Sec
Episcopal church. Rev. ". II. Hnupt
Rector. Sunday, Sept. 30. IN tho l. D.
u. r. hall. Holy Communion u. m
Instructions 1890 a. m. Morning prayer
and sermon II n. IN. Arrangements tot
regular Sunday Sunday services will bs
discussed nffar tho II O'Clock service,
Everybody interested 10 requested 10 be
present. The rector desires To meet NIL
cliurciimcn and NIL interested in tho sue
cess Of til" church.
Mrs. Clara Hoffman. secretary OF the
National W. @. +. u, will speak nj the
union services Sunday evening. Sept. ~.
10 sure YOU hear this eloquent speaker
A union meeting Of th" young peoples
socip:ica OF tho town churches will br
held ut .h. N. T.. church Sunday night
NJ $50. led by Rcv. L. 5. Walker. Spec
ial music by "a double mixed lnnrsc,ic.
Elder Esi-bcrscr Of tho church Of the
9Th Day Advcntisis Inns pitched his tent
on South Main ST. and will hold "a three
weeks campaign in the interests OF his
denomination.
Rev. Thos. Andrew hns filed the N i.
T.. pulpit for tho las, two Sundays,
preaching excellent gospel sermons and
making favorable impressions on his ncw
patiahiuncfs.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Rocky Ford Boot Sugar Al.
most Hero.

Beet growers have been directed to dc.
liver samples Of heets. the analyses ri
which will control the order 10 regard to
harvesting and delivery.
The later analyses show that the beets
generally arc increasing in sugar content:
1t 10 probable that the weasher wii'
not permit tho beginning OF s'ioin. W.
Iii l,eets should bs harvested aud either
deli cred or sliced by Nov. Is.
Tho manufacture OF sugar will begin
about Oct. II
fully completed and il being tested. Tho
factory viii bs ready ~ soon a. tho besSs
begin 10 be harvested.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28
Lindsey Pike Sandbasgei.

Lindsey Pike. a bricklaycr employed at the
sugar factory. says he was sandbagged and
robbed of ei1 Tuesday night on Swink avenue.
His report was that while walking along the
street Tuesday night he received n blow up
on the head that knocked him insensible.
When he recovered consciousness and looked
for his money 1t was gone. Pike was not n
man of bad habits and his story is believed
by those who knew him. He could give no
report OF who or how the attack was made
upon him II was done so stcalthily.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

Two cars OF dimcnnon lumber for the
new Hagen block arrived Wednesday.
That IL. two cars 81 lumber arrived. and
when III. Shipr;ng biils get sirniicnct
ont Il will 10 settled whether emo OF them
10 no, for tho II. +. Imp. Co. who's
building goes mp alongside MIR. Hnccn's
or both carr 20 To Mr.. Hagen. In any
case tho lumber Is for construction work
on tho south side block Of buildings
which /. now being pushed.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

F.T. Lewis. county surveyor. was in
town Monday on his way home from u
trip thirty miles northuari where he
Ind been prorpcc,in. for wafer for Mr..
Bowling os Rocky Ford. stockmnn
ranging stock In tho Horse creek coun-
Try. Thi. Ii dry season even for Col.
ora,io, and tho water supply has been
pretty well prc..mp;ci even along Horse
creek aud Tia tributaries.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

The L. y. Cook inIplelne.,,
sidetraeked ut their Wan-i'"n.-
the biggest freight car liza,
loaded ut this station. Itrs~]
from Toledo. o.. loaded M!
most OF them broad,tirr,l H.
for hauling IN tho b., e.
local farmers have i.s-a ~,
them these several days p.s
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

New Dressmaking Parlor
over Rocky Ford Grocery. Call
and see me and get prices. All
work guaranteed first blass. Give
ME trial. Your money refunded
il not satisfied.
1919 Mrs. FANNIE BRoNHAL.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

Fred A. Sal,in was in town wednes-
day in consultation with tho Democrats
in regard to his candidacy for state SEN
n,or. The probability seems TO be that
he will not pull Off the ticket in confor-
nifty to the wishes OF the Populists. who
refuse to fuse on county nominees unless
Mr.. Sabin withdraws.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-09-28

Large sun spots, astronomers say.
caused tho extreme heat TIT. summer.
nnJ da,,or. ,i.ciar. nearly all tho pros
ira;iops w.r. induced by disorders OF the
stomach. Good health follows good di.
c.~iion. koiol Dyspepsia Cure di;csis
WIN, you eat. II yon have indigestion
or dyspepsia u will quickly relieve and
p srmnncn,iy cure you DIR. kearb!.