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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
EpwoRTH LEAGUE CONVENTION CLOSED
TIE Organization May Not be Continued
Longer.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ca, July 2S.-The Southern
Epworth League closed its five days con-
vention here tonight. The selection of
the next meeting place was left to the
conference board. The convention just
closed was the first dstinctively Southern
meeting of the Epworth Leaguers, and it
is believed by many of the delegates that
it will be the last. Those in charge of
the conference expected 5000 delegates,
while as a matter of fact there were con-
siderably less than 1000 in attendance.
The organization, if maintained, will con-
order, but the light attendance here seems
to justify the delegates in the belief that
a majority of the leaguers do not wish
the Southern League continued Rev.
DR.. G. f. Reid, who, for II years has been
a missionary in China and Korea, spoke
during the day on the Eastern question.
DR.. Reid declared that he present sit
uation in China was not due primarily
to missionaries, but to commerce, which
scattered opium all over the world
against the protest of nations.
England" he said advised the En-
peror of China to legaliZe the tariff on
opium as a means of getting rid of the
intricacies and dangers of the great
Smuggling trade The Emperor of China
replied that he might not be able to
stop the traffic, but he would die before
he would legalize the ruin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
MASSACRE OF MISSIONARIES.
The Report From Pao Ting Flu is Con-
frmed.

New York, July 28.-Cable messages
were received today by both the Presby-
terrain Board of Foreign Missions ana
the American Bible Society, corrobora-
tive Of the report that the Missionaries
at Pao Ting Flu had been massacred. The
message received by the Presbyterian
board came from Shanghai, and was sup
posed to have been sent by the Rev.
George F. Fitch.
1t reads as follows:
"Simcoxes, Hodges, Taylor, Mackey,
other mission seven, massacred Pao Ting
Flu. July Sth. Marking, HUI Nan Mis-
sionaries all Shanghai, Japan"
The American Bible Society today re-
ceived a cablegram from Shanghai as
follows:
'<All massacred Pao Ting Flu. Foreign
ers interior ordered Shanghai. Wire
SO, 000."
Ii MUST GO OVERLAND.
St. Petersburg, July 2S.--A dispatch has
been received here from Ii Hung Chang,
dated July Goth, which says that the
Chinese Government telegraphs him under
date of July 23rd that the Ministers are
all we'll. Ii Hung Chang also complains
that none of the powers have consented
to place a warshp at his disposal for his
journey north, and he added that he
would be compelled to encounter many
obstacles by a land journey.
MORE MURDERS REPORTED.
Shanghai, July est is reported here
that nine members Of the China Inland
Mission have been massacred near Hang
Chow.
Three additional warships arrived to-
day.
There are now $500 trops at Woosung
forts, II miles from Shanghai on the
Yang Use. Three thousand troops are
now at the arsenal. Small detachments
are arriving hourly. Canton is reported
uuet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS CONFER.
Senator Hill, Norman MACK, Gov Stone and
Other Prominent Democrats in Conference.
lBy the Associated Press.

by the Associated freSS.)
New York, July 2S.-One of the ear
lest callers on National Chairman
Jones at headquarters today was eN-
Senator David b. Hill. Mr.. Hill said
that local. State and national politi'
cal affairs were discussed at some
length, but there was nothing of par
ticular significance in the consulta-
ton.
After a conference lasting over
three hours at which Chairman Jones,
Norman +. Mack, Frank Campbell,
Chairman of the Democratic State
Committee, Ex-Governor Stone, of Mis-
souri,, National Committeeman James
Gutfrey of Pennsylvania. Senator Hill,
of New York, National Committeeman
Woodson, of Kentucky and others
were present, Senator Jones left for
Long Branch.
After the long conference was con-
cluded it was stated by Senator Jones
that the matters discussed related
to affairs political in particular in
New York State and in general
throughout the New England and
| Middle Atlantic States.
The national chairman was asked
as to conditions in this State and
asked is he considered that there was
the closest harmony between the par
| ty leaders.
To this he replied:
Il think there might be more har-
mony than at present exists although
the feeling is not so serious as to aft
| feet the State ticket materially"
He said that he should not make
any suggestions relative to State pol
| itics.
The Senator declined to confirm
| or deny the rumors that the national
committeeman had or was about to
make overtures to w. Bourke Cock
ran, Carl Schurz and other prominent
anti-imperialists to enter the cam
paign.
Chairman Jones said today:
mfr. Bryan believes, and the DEM
ocratic platform says that imperial
ism is paramount because the people
are most interested in seeing the
military and eXpansionist policy of
the present administration crushed"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
How Bryan Spent Yesterday.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lincoln, Neb, July 2S.-This was a
quiet day for William j. Bryan. He had
no visitors of prominence and devoted
most of the day to the preparation of
speeches. Vice Chairman Edmiston Of
the Populist National Committee believes
Topeka, Kansas, stands the best chance
of securing the meeting at which Mr.
Bryan will be notified of his nomination
by the Populists at Sioux Falls and at
Kansas City by the Silver Republicans.
The matter has been referred to t. M.
Patterson, of Denver, Chairman OF the
Populist notification meeting.
Populist National Secretary Edgerton
will leave tomorrow for Chicago to estab-
lish Populist headquarters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
ATTACK ON THE JAPANESE.
Battle on the Yaku River, Japanese Reinforce
ments Going Forward

London, July 2S.-Through a Yokohama
dispatch the Government has received in
formation that Chinese attacked a body
of Japanese and Coreans in the vicinity
of An Tong con the north side of the Yalu
River) Refugees had arrived at Win.
Japanese reinforcements were proceeding
to the scene of conflict.
The latest news received at St. Peters
burg from Blagovestchensk was dated July
23rd. The Russian garrison had been re-
supplied with ammunition and would be
able to hold out until reinforced.
The Chinese Legation here reiterates
the assertion that the Ministers are en-
route to Tien Tsin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
THREATENED TO BURN |
Effort to Intimidate the Reg
iStrar at FrankIinton,
Letter Received by Mr.. Morris Presumably
Written to Stop Challenges Of Negroes
Attempting to Cast Illegal Votes.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Franklinton, N. c., July %.
To the Editor;
7 enclose a letter which l received
through the postoffice at this place this
morning.
This letter was written by a white
man, | am pretty sure, and sent out to
stop challenges today. The man was be-
side himself l fought the Yankees two
wears and no white trash who associates
with Butler and the negroes can scare
me.
Hon. c.. M. Busbee will speak here to-
day. and by the eternal gods, Franklin
ton township shall do what she has never
done before-she shall give majority
for the amendment and the entire State
and county ticket.
We have had negroes to come here,
and / have their sworn statements with
good witnesses, that negro boys not
twenty-one were born in 1853. others
brought Bibles in which they claim was
written the age of the boys when they
were born and the Bible was not printed
until from four to six years after they
claim it was.
l shall do my duty fearlessly and I do
pray God may this be the last of Butler
ism and negro domination in our dear
old State God bless you in your noble
efforts for our dear old commonwealth
Z. w. MORRIS,
Registrar.
The following is the letter received
by Mr. Morris:
Dear Mr. Morris:
l write you dis to let you know ct Is
a friend to you, but hear some yros
say day is going to burn up your use
if day don't vote. You had better let hem
vote.
Yours truly, j.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
BEAUFORT DIND'T WANT FOWLER.
A Committee Invited Him to Press the Grit,
Which he Accordingly Did.
(special to News and Ohserrer


Washington, n. c., July 2S.-Ex- Con-
gresham Fowler, hailing from Clinton
N. c., here for the purpose of speaking
in the county was waited upon last night
by committee numbering at least forty
and told he would not be allowed to speak
in this county and that he had better pack
his grip and press the grits, that If he
would leave on the early train he would
not be hurt.
This advocate of negro rule replied:
Well, gentlemen, this comes as a great
surprise, but ! will take your advice, l
have no set dates for Beaufort county.
The committee retired, and Fowler,
guarded by the hotel manager, sought his
room by a rear entrance. Fowler TOOK
the O'Clock steamer this morning for
South Creek and thence to NeWBern.
Beaufort will go for the amendment
by a majority ranging from four to
thousand. Election day will be observed
here as a general holiday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
$500, 600 COTTON MILL FOR LENoIR.
Mr.. Geo. B. Hiss Will be President and ]. M
Rhodes ce-President.
Especial to News and observer.l

Especial to News ana observer
Charlotte, N. c., July 2S.-Mr. Geo. b.
Hiss, secretary of the Southern cotton
Spinners Association, today makes the an
nouncement that a 100000 cotton mill
is to be built on Catawba river, ten miles
south of Lenoir, N. c. J. M. Rhodes, and
G. ]. Rhodes, of Cherryville, N. c., are
also interested in this new enterprise.
Sixty thousand dollars has already been
subscribed. When the Organization is
completed Mr.. Hiss will be president,
]. M. Rhodes vice. president, c. j.
Rhodes secretary and treasurer.
The new mill will be known as Rhodes
Hiss mill. The water power selected is
said to be one of the finest in the west
ern part of the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Busbee and Lacy in Cumberland.
Especial 70 News and Observer

Fayetteville, N. c., July 2S.-Yesterdav
was big day for Democracy at Carriers
Mills. There were 500 people present
at picnic attended by whole families.
Mr.. A. d. McGill, former member of the
House, presided, and there was great en-.
thusiasm. Eloquent and vote-winning
speeches were made by Mr.. C. NJ. Bus
bee and B. r. Lacy, candidate for State
Treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
REED TO TAKE PART.
The Big Man Will Canvass Maine For Re-
publican Ticket.
[By the Associated Press. }

lBy the ASSOcldIeu GTSSS.J
New York. July Ex-senator Hanna is
not in the city today. Joseph II. Manley
was at headquarters for short time,
but as Saturday is an off day at these
headquarters no business was reported.
Mr.. Manley was asked as to the reports
that Ex-Speaker Reed, of Maine, had
left unanswered invitations from the
Maine State Committee and the National
Committee to take part in the campaign.
He replied that all such stories concern
ing the National Committee and Thomas
b. Reed were absolutely false. Mr.. Reed
had been invited by the State Committee
of Maine and by the National Committee
to take part in the campaign but had not
yet answered, owing to the fact that he
has not determined at present how much
time he can take away from his business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Torpedo Boat Barney Launched.
(By the Associated Press.)

Bath, Maine, July 2S.-The new United
States torpedo boat Barney was launched
successfully just after half past one today.
The conditions were favorable and large
number of spectators witnessed the
launching.
The Barney was christened by Miss
Ethel Nicholson Barney, of Fredericks-
burg, Va, great grand daughter OF
Commodore Joshua Barney, of Revolu-
tionary fame.
The Barney was authorized by the Navy
Department in 1898, and her contract calls
for speed of IS knots on a two hours
trial. She will cost $40, 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
WOUNDED BY NEGROES.
]. P. Hunter Shot Standing in His Barn Door.
4Negroes Arrested,
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer.)
Charlotte, N c., July 2S.-Squire j. p.
Hunter of Denta. five miles from Char
lotte. was fired upon last night at 10
o'clock by a party of negroes while he
was standing in his barn door. ply
stefan was Immediately summoned and
officers sent for A number of citizens
left for Charlotte at 1870 this morning
to aid the officers in the search.
Up to 10 o'clock four arrests have been
made and the negroes are now int he
county Jail. 1t is understood that the
four negroes apprehended have implicat-
ed four others who will also be arrested
The cause of the shooting is not known.
The injuries of Squire Hunter are not
considered dangerous.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Anti-Imperialists to Nominate a
President.
By the Associated Press.)

Boston, July 2S.-Secretary Erwin
Winslow of the Anti-Imperialist
Leogue, today issued a statement to
the effect that the convention which
has been called to meet at Indianapo-
lis August 14th to nominate Pres
ident has no connection with the Con-
gress of members of the anti-impe-
rialist leagues, which IS to be held at
indianapolis August 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
CHARLOTTE 2, DURHAM 0.
Especial to News and Observer. J

Durham, N. c., July 2S.-The finest game
of base ball that has been witnessed on
the Durham grounds this season, was
played today between Durham and Char
lotte. Up to the beginning. of the eighth
inning neither side had scored.
Charlotte came to the bat and Dickson
made safe hit through second, Cooper
hit to second, and on an error of Weiden-
saul, Dickson scored. In trying to throw
Dickson out at the home plate Cooper
went to second and on another error
went to third. Irmsher threw the ball
to the pitcher, it went too low and rolled
out of the diamond. With the exception
of muff by Wilkins in the seventh, it
was pretty exhibition of fine ball play
ing. The infield was like stone wall
and the outield accepted every chance
without an error. Lattimer pitched one
of the greatest games ever seen here,
striking out ten of the Durham players.
Score: r. H. E.
Durham. 80 0 0 0 0 90 90 / 2
Charlotte. 80 0 0 0 0 0 2 % 1
Summary: Earned runs, Charlotte /.
Two base hits, Cuddey. Stolen bases,
Durham /, Charlotte 2. Bases on balls.
Durham 2 Charlotte 1. Struck out, by
Lattimer 10, by Dannehower A. Passed
halls LeGrande /, Cuddey /. Wild pitch,
Dannehower l. Time of game, las. At
tendance $50. Umpire, Blankenship.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Trial of a Great Airship.

Washington, July 2S.-United States
Consul General Du Bots at ST. Gall has
sent to the State Department an inter
esting account of the trial of a great air
ship, witnessed by him which took place
on the afternoon of July End at Manzell,
on Lake Constance, Switzerland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Third Ticket Men at Work.
(RY the Associated Press !

New York, July 2S.-Copies of the call
for a mass convention issued at Indian
apolis last week were received from the
printer at the headquarters OF the third
ticket movement and the work Of sending
them out has begun at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
A NEGRO PREACHERS ADVICE.
He Tells the Negroes to Stay Away From the
Polls Next Thursday.

Especial to the News and Obseryer)
Greensboro, n. c., July 2S.-A negro
minister named d. a. Covington, liv-
ing in Massachusetts,, has written an
open letter to the Greensboro Record
in which he advises the negro race
to stay away from the polls.
A movement is on foot in Green's
boro to close the stores on election
day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
EX-Gov. WOLLcoTT TO ITALY.
He May be Named as Ambassador to THAI
Country.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, July 28.-The name of ex-
Governor Wolcott, of Massachusetts, is
under serious consideration as successor
to General Draper as United States Am
bassador to Italy. Mr.. Wolcott has been
Lieutenant Governor and member of the
Massachusetts Legislature, is highly re-
garded officially and has considerable
means.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
WI FANS THE FLAME.
CONTINUED from Ninth Pace.)

at the last moment. Sir Robert Hart in
despair committed suicide.
VILLAGE CAPTURED AND BURNED.
ST. Petersburg, July 2S.-An official dis
patch from Prjetensk, dated Friday, July
27th says Schwerin's detachment en-
route to reinforce Blagovestchensk cap
tured and burned the village of Moche,
opposite the Russian port of Ignashina on
the Amur River. The inhabitants fed,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
SEYMOUR TO SHANGHAI.

Shanghai, July est is reported that
Admiral Seymour is coming here. but the
date of his arrival is uncertain. 1t has
been decided as matter of precaution to
put the French settlement in a state OF
defence, and at the request of the French
authorities the commander of the Dutch
cruiser Holland will take charge of the
work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

washington, July 2S.-The Navy De-
partment has just made the second pay
ment on account of the construction OF
the battleship Missouri at Newport News,
and the ninth payment on work done on
the battleship Maine, at the Cramps Yard.
The torpedo boat Barney is to be launch
ed today at Bath, Maine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

VIII the dark-haired lady who
smiled at the cross-eyed man on Fay
etteville street yesterday afternoon
please meet him at the lawn party
ruaesday night. YANIGAN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

A special from Durham says that it is
at last assured that Durham is TO have
a Union depot. gentleman who is in
a position to know, says the railroads
have come together and have decided
that Durham is entitled to, and shall have
a nice structure for the accommodation
of the travelling public.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
OF NATIONAL CLUBS.

Middle Of the Road Populists mustered
so few at their convention at Columbus,
Ohio yesterday that they decided against
naming a State ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Torpedo Boat Docked.
CBv the Associated Press ,

Washington. July 2S.-The torpedo boat
Stringham will be locked at the Norfolk
Navy Yard and will then be taken to
Newport.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
Off to See Dom Paul.
lRx the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Cane Town, July 2S-Consul General
James G. Stowe, has gone to Pretoria.
He will probably proceed at once to
Kruger's headquarters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
STATE LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
(By the Associated Press. }

1By the ASSOCIATED Press.)
Philadelphia, July 2S.-The home team
lost the last game of the series to Chi
cago principally through errors. In adj
dition to playing a ragged game in the
field the locals were unable to hit Gala
han to any extent. Attendance $500.
Score: r. H. e.
Chicago. 100 0 0 O 0 4 2 2 0-S 2
Philadelphia 20 0 0 0 2 o. 5
Batteries: Callahan and Chance
Donahue, Bernhard and Mcfarland. Time
$780, Umpire, Terry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

The Journal Of Rome, published a de-
cree prohibiting the expectation of arms
to China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

The Shah Of Persia arrived in Paris
yesterday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29

Brooklyn, July 2S.-Brooklyn pounded
out six runs in the first four innings to-
day and looked sure winners. In the fifth,
however four. hits, three bases on balls
and two errors by Cross allowed st. Louis
to tie the score Farrell brought in the
winning runs with q triple to centre in
the sixth. Attendance $500.
Score: r. III. E..
st. Louis. I. .....O o o 6 0 0 O-6 2
Brooklyn. ....2 2 / 0 2 0 IS Is 2
Batteries: Powell and Criger; Nc
Ginnity and Farrell. Time 2:13. Um-
pire, Hurst.
go 49, H-7''' 7FEE-
New York, July 2S.-About 1000 per-
sons saw the New Yorks win from Gin
cinnati in the 9th inning today. The New
Yorkersp layed fast fielding game.
Score. r. H. E.
Cincinnati ......0 2 0 0 0 0 0 o. 8
New York ..........1 1 0 0 0 0 1-3 5 1
Batteries: Newton and Kehoe; Carrick
and Bowerman Umpire, Emslie Time
1:50. attendance 1000
Boston, July 2S.-Pittsburg won today
by opportune hitting. Boston could do
nothing with Lever. Attedance $500.
Score. r. H. E.
Boston ;. ......1 0 0 0 0 0 % 6 8
Pittsburg ......1 / 0 0 0 A % 10 2
Batteries: Nichols and Sullivan; Lever
and Schriver. Time 300 Umpire, Day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-29
6 TO 9 FOR STATESvlLLE
Chalotte Wins By 2 to O From Dur
ham.
THE FINEST GAME EVER PLAYED THERE
lattimer Pitched the Game Of the Season,
Striking Out Ten Men and Allowing
Only One Strike. The Game
Almost Error SIS.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, N. c., July 28.-Statesville-
Wilmington game came to an end in the
seventh inning today, after row between
pants came to blows. Actual score was
to 9 in favor of Statesville, but as
Wilmington refused to play the game was
given to Statesville. Score 9 to 0.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-03-30

License to wed has been
issued by Register Giles to
Nick Dale and Minnie Clark,
H. E. Poteet and Hattie Duck
worth, 7. l. Ross and Daisy
James, William Reese and
Lizzie Berry.
Mr.. John Tull, Jr., who has
been taking a course in horti-
culture IN Philadelphia for
the past year or two, stopped
over here for a few days this
week with his parents DR.. and
Mrs. John Tull, on his way to
St. Louis, where he will be
employed in large floral gar
dens.
Mrs. A. E. Hicks announces
elsewhere in this paper that
her spring millinery opening
will take place next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday,
Arril the End, 3rd and 4th,
and this means that you are
going to have the privilege of
seeing something nice in the
way of a millinery display.
Mr.. Lank Estes, who had
smallpox at Rutherford Col
lege, is now we'll of the disease,
Mr.. Jno. A. Clark, his attend
ant, has been discharged and
thequarantine raised. There
was only the one case in that
neighborhood, which is now
considered out of danger of
the spread of the disease.
Col. J. G. Upton, editor of
the Lincoln Journal, one OF
the best papers in the State,
paid The News a pleasant
call on Monday. Col. Upton
came up to consult physicians
here in regard to the condition
of his daughter, whois in deli
cate health. He will probably
bring her here for treatment
A tea complimentary to Rev
, and Mrs. S. j. Porter, who
left this morning for Fayette-
vile, Mr.. Porter having accept
ed a call to the pastorate of thu
First Baptist church there. wa.
: given by Judge and Mrs. A. Z
Avery at their residence
, Wednesday evening. The fol
lowing minister and laymel
we're invited: Rev, r. II. Par
J ker, G. Satterlee, Thornwel
| Jacobs and j. w. Jones
, M.ssr J. F. Spainhour. Robt
Presnell. Jr., 81. W. Connolly
I l. l. Davis. E. B. Claywell, Prof
O. A. Belts and DR.. G. E. Ross
~R. A. Cobb keeps bolted water
. nrround Corn Meal Wheat Bran by th