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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
COLLISION NEAR ATLANTA.
One Person is Killed and s,v,nteen Are
Injured.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated PresS.)
Atlanta, Ga, August ga head-end
collision on the river line of the Rapid
Transit Company late this afternoon
killed one man and injured seventeen peo-
pie, three of them seriously
The dead:
HARRY WILLIAMS.
Injured: Mrs. Weaver, probably fatally;
Mrs. John II. Weaver, Riverside, Sc
rously; c. c. Williams, thigh broken
Mrs. ]. w. Cawley, cut on head; j. B.
Hartsfield, r. p. Barnett, Mrs. d. r.
Manor, J. A. Bizzell, J. b. Lee, d. f.
Parks, T. e. Cheshire, A. c. Sadlcr,
Homer Pitts, Conductor ii. N. Tate, Con-
ductor Parker Motorman Lee, Conductor
Ware.
All of the injured are supposed to be
from Atlanta, although the authorities at
the Grady Hospital, where many of the
injured were taken, kept no record OF
those brought in for treatment and do
not know their addresses.
The collision occurred on a sharp curve
near Simsville, five miles out The river
lire is enc of the most popular suburban
rides and the cars were crowded. Both
cars were running at full speed and they
came together SO suddenly on rounding
the curve that there was no chance to
check the momentum or opportunity for
the passengers to jump. 1t is understood
one of the cars was behind and was at
tempting to make a switch which it should
have reached had it maintained it's Sched-
ule
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Nc Fear Of american Competition.
(By the Associated Press.)

Havana, August 23.-Gustav Book, in
the course of report to the Cigar Manu-
facturers' Union regarding the outlook
of the cigar and tobacco industry, ex-
presses the opinion that there is no dan
ger to be apprehcnded from American
competition so far as Cuban cigars are
concerned. He takes the ground that even
if Cuba sent all her cigars to the United
States, and she produced 200, 0O0, 600 last
year-this could not seriously affect the
American producers and manufacturers
who last year sold $500, 900 900 cigars in
the United States. Even if Cuba were
to more than double her present output
and to send all to the United States, this
would not change the situation.
Mr. Brock points out also that the to-
bacco soil in Cuba is limited and that the
American grower has the advantage OF
the Cuban grower in view of the fact that
the cost of production of tobacco is great
or in Cuba than in the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25

Yadkin DIVISION Main Line-Train leaves
Wilmington, 500 a. M. arrives Fayette-
Vile 1905 D. m. leaves Fayetteville l2.zo
n. M, arrives Sanford 1.43 p. IN. return
ing leave Sanford sos p. M. arrive ray
etteville 4.30 p. m, arrives Wilmington
925 .. m.
Bennettsville Branch-Train leaves Ben
nettsville sos a, m. Maxton 9.oo a. m.'
Red Springs 9.51 a. u.. Parkton lo.4l d.
m, Hope Mills 10.55 a. m.. arrive Fayetle-
willie lilo. Returning leaves Fayetteville
AS D. m, Hope Mills 500 ,. M, Hed
Springs 5.43 p. M, Maxton Clio p. M
arrives Bennettsville 7.15 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with train
No rs, at Maxton with the Carolina Cen
trail Railroad, at Red Springs with the
Red Springs and Bowmore railroad, at
Sanford with the Seaboard Air Line ana
Southern Railway, at Gulf with the Dur
ham and Charlotte Railroad.
Train OF the Scotland Neck Brancn
Road leaves Weldon 3.55 p. m, Halliax
AT o. M. arrives Scotland Neck at o.Go
D. M. Greenville 6.57 p. M, kinston 100
n. m. Returning leaves K.nston 7.oo q.
m. Greenville $50 a.. m, arriving Halilax
at II IL a. m, Weldon 11.33 a. m, daily
except Sunday.
Trains on washington Branch leave
Washington $40 a. m. and 2.So .. IN, ar
rive Parmele 90 a. m.. and 100 p. m.
returning leave Parmele 9.35 a. m. and
$50 D. m, arrive Washington l1.OO a. IA.
and 7.30 p. M, daily except Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, NJ. c.. daily ex-
cept Sunday $50 p. m. Sunday. Ais p. m,
arrives Plymouth TAO p w.. 90 p. m.
Returning leaves Plymouth daily except
Sunday 7.5o a M, and Sunday 800 a. M.
arrives Tarboro 1910 a. m, l1.O0 a. IN.
Train on Midland n C. Branch leaves
Goldsboro daily, except Sunday, 900 a. m.
arriving Smithfleld 60 a. III. Returning
leaves Swithfield 500 a. M. arrives at
Goldsboro s.25 a. m
Trains on Nashville Branch leave
Rocky Mount at $50 a. H.. $40 D. m.
arrives Nashville 1920 a. m. 4.03 .. m,
Spring Hope HOO a. m, AIS p. m. Re
turning leave Spring Hope 112O a. M.
Ass D. NJ, Nashville 11.45 a. M. 5.25 D.
M, arrive at Rocky Mount 1910 p M
600 o. M, daily except Sunday. =
Train on Clinton Branch leaves war
saw for Clinton daily, except Sundey.
l1.40 a. m and AIS p. III. ReturniiX
leaves Clinton at 6.45 a. m, and 2.bo p. Id.
Train No. rs makes close connection AT
Weldon for all points North daily. all rail
via Richmond.
H, M. EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent
j. r. KENLY. Gem. Manager.
T. N EMERSON Traffic Manages
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Captain Parks Says Republicans Urged Him
to Help Disfranchise Negroes.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y IHC fASoOSIat'u iSoS'J
Richmond, Va, August 23.-The Con-
stitutional Convention began it's session
today promptly at noon President Goode
presiding. Eighty-two members were
present
Delegate Orr, of Lee county, (by re-
ques) presented memorial from the
teachers institute of that county pro-
testing against division of the school
fund.
President Goode laid before the conver-
tion five communications from Auditor
Marye, containing information called fer
by the convention.
Mr.. Petit, of Fluvanna, moved that
the convention resolve itself into COM
mttee of the whole. which was agreed,
and the preamble and bill of rights were
taken up for consideration.
Mr. OFlaherty, of Warren, began a
speech in support of the Wysor amend
ment to the committee report, providing
for submitting the work of the convention
to the full. unabridged electorate.
Capt. Parks. of Page, was in favor of
submitting the Constitution to the cleo
torate, which should be constituted under
the new constitution. When Thomas
Jefferson wrote that the people could be
trusted in all matters of government, he
had no idea that peope who since the
dawn of creation had manifested their
incapacity for self government would, by
the fortunes of war he vested with rights
which belonged to the Caucasians Re-
publicans in his county-men of wealth
influence and intelligence-had asked him
| to exert his influence to disfranchise the
negro.
At 2:25 the committee rose, and on mo-
| ton the convention adjourned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
OBJECT OF The NEE TING
To Devise Plans For Holding Inter-
State Convention.
TWILL BE HELD AT SAVANNAH IN 1902
On June iO.h The Bankers Of the -Four Stale S
viii Meet There in Joint Session. The
Visitors Entertained at The
Ruford Hotel.
Buford Hotel.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charlotte, NJ c.. August z3.-Repre-
sentatives of the Bankers Association OF
South Carolina, Virginia Georgia and
North Carolina met IN this city today.
The object of the mee,iDg was to devise
a way to hold an Interstate convt ntiou.
at which til, bank r., from the four
States will nee, in Joint session. The
names of the representatives are:
F. D. Bloodsworth cashier of the Ma
tional Bank of Savannah Ca; Mr.. 0. j.
Sands, president of the American Ma
tional Bank, of Richmond, Va: Mr.. w. A.
Law, president of the Central National
Bank, of Spartanburg, S c.. and Mr.. e..
N. Evans. cashier Of the Bank OF Reds
vile. N. C.
Representing the Nati)nal Bank OF this
city and meeting with the committee were
Brenzier, president and cashier of the
the following named:
NJ. p. Pegram and d. W. Oates. presi-
dent and cashier of the First National
Bank of this city; ]. Spencer and A. G.
Brenzier, resident and cashier of the
Commercial National Bank; b. ID. Heath,
president of the Charlotte National
Bank; Mr.. j. ID. McAden and John III.
Miller Jr., president and cashier of the
Merchants and Farmers National Bank
F. C. Abbott and w. II. Wood. president
and treasurer, respectively of the South
ern States Trust Company.
At 2 O'Clock the visitors were enter
tanned at dinner at the Buford Hotel by
the local bankers. After considerable
discussion it was decided tlat the next
meeting of the State Convention of
Bankers shall be held at Savannah, ia,
June 10th. 1862.
The South Carolina association
having been organized only last
year. deemed It unwise to hold their first
regular convention within the borders OF
their own State. Therefore it was de-
cided to hold it's regular State conven-
tion in May, but it is certain. that large
lumber of South Carolina people will
avail themselves of the opportunity to
attend the Savannah ',oa ing and there
meet members IF their correspondents
from the other three States. 1t is intend
ed that these Interstate conventions
shall be held each year for at least four
years, during which time the convention
will be held in the different States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
LEADERS OF LABOR CONFER.
The Situation Explained and Plans to Aid the
Strikers Discussed
(By the Associated Press.)

Pttsburg, Pa, August 23.-The confer
encc of the labor leaders at the office of
the Amalgamatcd Association today was
the leading feature of the strike during
the day. The officials of the organization
all seemed Pleased with the way things
were moving and one Of them said some
what mysteriously:
In another six says you will see de-
cided change in the strike that will tell
with greater effect on the trust and aid
in hurrying the final outcome of this
struggle.
Just what this change is to be, was
not said, but it was inferred strongly
that the coming event hinged upon the
conference that was taking place.
Two sessions were held by the confer
ees behind closed doors. After the ad-
journment Of the first session, none of the
participants would give out any informa-
ton of the proceedings further than to
say that the leaders had been called to-
gethcr fer the purpose of having the sit
uation thoroughly explained to them and
to have some action taken looking to the
aid of the strikers morally and financially
by all of the organizations represented.
There were present at the conference
beside the Amalgamated officials, John
Mitchell. National President of the Uni
ted Mine Workers, j. w. jerks,
of the Industrial Commission Ralph
M. Easley, Secretary of the Ma
tional Civic Federation, and Henry M.
White, General Secretary of the United
Garment Workers.
The conference ended tonight about 9
o'clock and the conferees left for their
homes.
When President Shaffer was seen at his
home tonight he said in reference to the
days meeting that it was not precon-
certed one, but just happened President
Mitchell, he said, photographed him that
he would like to see him today on his
way home from the Eastern coal fields
and soon after his arrival the other gen
tlemen made their appearance. During
the meeting however, the whole strike sit
uation was discussed here was nothing
of Importance accomplished. Mr.. Shaffer
said no arrangement had been made to
submit new peace proposition to the
corporation or further proposal for ar
bitration, adding, however, that he did
not know what individual action the
conferees might take in the future. Nc
mention was made of the miners or other
trades taking sympathetic action 1t is
believed that a result OF the meeting an
other effort will be made to induce the
corporation to enter another conference
The specific means to bring this about
would not be discussed by any of those
present.
The Leaders says that at the labor con-
ference this afternoon Professor jerks
proposed that some disinterested persons
should convey to c. NJ Schwab, Presi-
dent of the Steel Corporation, the infor-
nation that a settlement might be eff
fected. provided then Amalgamated Asso-
citation officials shoNld sign the wage
agreement for The ID y they controlled
last year. The mills have been OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Shot For Refusing His Escort.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Roanoke, Va, August 23.-Roscoe Col
Inns shot and killed a young woman
named Genevie Ball, about two miles
north of Coeburn. Va. this afternoon.
1t seems that Collins wanted the woman
to go out walking with him, but she re-
fused and was walking on the railroad
track with another man when Collins
slipped up behind them and fired on them
with a shotgun, the discharge taking eff
feet in the yomans head, killing her in
stantly and woundng the man who was
with her in the arm and shoulder. Col
Inns made his escape to the mountains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Coler's Name to be Presented.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, August 23.-John c. Shee-
han, of the Greater New York Democra-
cy said today that the name of City
Comptroller Bird S. Coler would be pre-
scented to the Anti-Tammany conference
on September 9th as a candidate for
Mayor. At this conference will be rep
resentatives of the Republican county
committee the Independent Democratic
organizations, the Citizens Union and the
German-Ame Union. Mr.. Coler was
elected Comptroller on the Tammany
ticket at the last city election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Bryan Will Remain in Lincoln.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lincoln, Neb., August 23.-The rumor
that w. j. Bryan will soon move to Chi
cago to make that city his home is with
out foundation. Mr.. Bryan is out of the
city, but his brother Charles w. Bryan,
said the report was news to him and he
was satisfied there is no truth in it. He
said w. j. Bryan would continue to live
in Lincoln aud publish his paper there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
REMEMBER THE DATE.-Th

REMEMBER THE DATE;-The
News and Observers special train
for Norfolk will leave Raleigh Sat
urday morning, September TIN. IL
will cost $5.45 to go to Norfolk and
return from Raleigh. Those who
wish to go to New York on TINS
excursion have to pay $500 adda-
tionaI; those who wish to go to
Baltimore pay $500 additional;
those who wish to go to Washing
ton have to pay $500 additional,
These are the round trip rates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
HOTEL MONTREAL,

Fifteen miles north of Asheville. NJ c.,
and but two miles from Black Mountain
Station on the Southern Railway. An
ideal spot in which to spend the summer.
The high, moral. and religious tone of
this place, commends it to Christian peo-
pie of all denominations. Elevation 1900
feet. Terms moderate. For booklet and
price, address
w. d. PAXTON, Prop, Montreal, N. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Believe Mrs. Beckham Will Recover
CBy the Associated Press

Frankfort, KY, August 23.--The physic-
ians in attendance upon Mrs Beckham,
wife of Governor Beckham, are now hope
full for the recovery of their patient Her
temperature has been reduced to 1907
and she is regaining strength from fitful
maps which she had at intervals during
the day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
The Negro Business League.
(By the Associated Prcgsc.)

Chicago, Ills, August 23.-The closing
session of the National Negro Business
League was held here today. A telegram
from President Mckinley, received by
Booker T. Washington, expressing the
Presidents interest in the organization
was read and received with cheers.
Booker T.. Washington was reelected
president of the league.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executors of the
estate of Mrs. M A. Towles, deceased,
late of Wake County N, c., this is to
notify all persons having claims against
the said estate to present them to us
in Raleigh, N. c., on or before the 9th
day Of July, 1902, or this notice will be
plead in bar for their recovery, and all
persons indebted to the said estate will
please make immediate payments to the
undersigned.
J. M, NOME,
j. w. EVANS,
Executors under the will.
July 9th, 1901.
/ w CIV.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Five Bridges Swept Away.
(By the Associated Press.)

Atlanta, Ga, August pa special to
the Constitution from Elijah, Ca, says:
every bridge on the Cartecay River, five
in all. including the Atlanta. Knoxville
and Northern bridge, were washed away
yesterday. Many mills are gone and 9TH
ers are damaged. Cartecay River was
higher than for fifty-two years"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Hanged For Assault.
by the Associated Press. J

Tampa Fla, August 23.-J. Nj. Mercer,
convicted last May of assaulting Jessie
TAYLOR, little girl was hanged here at
noon today His neck was broken by the
fall. He died declaring his innocence. His
last~words were a request that his wife
be ken care OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
RUSSIAN TROOPS MOBILIZE.
Gathering Along the Turkish Frontier. Tor
pedo Boats Assemble
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Brussels, August pa dispatch to the
Petit Bleu from Vienna says
According to advices from Galatz,
twenty Russian torpedo boats and several
dispatch boats have arrived at the Dnies-
ter Delta, and Russian troops are COM
mencing to mobilize along the Turkish
frontier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN.
Pennsylvania Railroad Official Says 1t as MOI
Been Secured by the Goulds.
(By the Associated Press)

Philadelphia, Pa, August 23,-A hlgh
official of the Pennsylvania Rallroau
Company emphatically stated TO-DAY that
there is absolutely no foundation III iact
for the report that the Gould interests
have secured control of the Norfolk ana
Western.
The official added that nobody need
worry about Pennsylvania position IN
regard to the Norfolk and Western-that
PENNSYLVANIA has had control for some
time of the Norfolk and western ana
still holds that control.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Won't Impeach the Treasurer.
(By the Associated Press.)

Austin, Texas, August 3.-The house to-
day refused to pass resolution to i'm
neach State Treasurer Robbins for having
q large amount of States money on de-
posit at the First National Bank of Aus
lin when it failed recently.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25
Traffic Over the Isthmus Resumed
(By the Associated Press.)

Mexico City, August 23-Traffc has
been resumed over the entire length OF
the Tehuantepec Isthmus Railway from
Coatzacoalcos to Salina Cruz without
transfers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25

Send your order for ice cream for Sun
day dinner today to Dughi's.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25

From a>medium to a finest piano made
is what. J0hu 3. Wright, OF Greensboro,
y e., handles.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
IN Anansr 1000 AGAIN
To JudEe an Opal.

An expert on opal mining has recent
~ explained how the opal is judged as
to quality and desirability. First, he
says, color is of the greatest impor-
lance. Red fire, or red in c. bination
with yellow, blue and green, are the
best. Blue by itself is quite valueless,
and the green opal is not of great value
unless the color is very vivid and the
pattern very good. The color must be
true-that is to say, it must not run in
streaks or patches, alternating with
colorless or inferior quality.
Pattern is described as being an i'm
portant factor, the several varieties be-
known as pin fire" when the grain is
very small, harlequin" when the color
is all in small squares, the more reg
ular the better, and the Flash fire" or
flash opaP' when the color shows as
e.agle flash or in very large pattern.
Harlequin is the most common and is
also popularity considered the most
beautiful. When the squares of color
are regular and show as distinct, mi
mute checks Of red, yellow, blue and
green, it is considered magnificent.
Some stones show better on edge than
nn ton
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

To dwarf trees as the Chinese do you
must follow their methods. They take
q young plant. say a seeding or a cut
ting of cedar when two or three inches
high, cut off its taproot as soon as 1t
has enough other rootlets to live upon
and replant it in a shallow pot or pan,
allowing the end of the taproot to rest
upon the bottom of the pan. Alluvial
clay nodded to the size of beans and
just sufficient in quantity to furnish
scanty nourishment is then put into
the pot Water, heat and light are per-
mitted on the same basis.
The Chinese also use various me-
chanical contrivances to promote sym
metry of growth. AS, owing to the
shallow pots, both top and roots are
easily accessible, the gardener uses the
pruning knife and the soaring iron
freely, so that the little tree, hemmed
on every side, eventually gives up the
unequal struggle and, contenting itself
with the little life left, grows just
enough to live and look well.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
wbv She Was Married.

1t is queer how ironclad is the hold
of convention and conventional con-
siderations They have tighter grip
and wider influence than law, rea-
son, sentiment or ethics itself. A wom-
an whose marriage may be termed
mediumly successful admitted can
didly not long ago that at the very last
moment never, never would she have
married her husband had it not been
for the thought of all the conventional
considerations involved.
''On the way to our wedding" said
the woman, I'VE had the most awful
kind of a row that made me vow in
wardly never, never to marry him.
Then at the thought Of the ceremony
to come off at a friends house, the
breakfast that, thanks to her, was pre-
pared and the invited guests, and how
they would all talk at any change of
plan, l grit my teeth and went through
it. But it was the thought of the con-
ventions alone that kept me up. No
other possible pressure could have in
duced me to marry him after such a
row as we had on our way to the we'd
ng."-New York Sun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19

A Highland laird who could not af-
ford to keep his own piper was accus-
toned to employ the village piper when
he had company.
On one occasion, through some over
sight, Donald had not been given his
preliminary glass Of whisky before he
began his performance. Accordingly,
he found his bagpipe in most refrac-
tory temper The laird asked him what
was the matter with it. and Donald re-
piled that the leather was so hard that
he could do nothing with it.
"What will soften it?" asked the anx-
ious laird.
"Och, just whuskyr' said Donald.
A tumbler of whisky was at once
brought, which Donald Immediately
drank.
you rascalp' said the laird. Did
you not say it was for the bagpipes"
"Och, yess, yess," said Donald, "but
she will be ferry peculiar pipes this.
She aye likes it blawed in."-Highland
Bagpipe
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-19
An object Lesson to Grant.

This story is told of the first time
Grant ever had charge Of large body
of men sent out to give battle He was
colonel in the early part of 1862, de-
tailed to go to the relief of an Illinois
regiment, supposed to be surrounded
by Confederates at Palmyra, Mo-, but
when he arrived the regiment had re-
lieved itself by retiring. Grant then
went out to Florida, in the same state,
and as the regiment toiled over the hill
beyond which the enemy was supposed
to be in waiting Grant says he would
have given anything to be back again
in Illinois"
At the top of the hill, instead Of
troops drawn up in battle array, Grant
saw deserted camp. 1T occurred to
me at once that Harris had been as
much afraid of me as had been Of
him." said Grant From that event 10
the close of the war never experience
ed trepidation upon confronting an en-
envy, though l always felt more or less
anxiety. l never forgot that he had as
much reason to fear my forces as |
had his. Syracuse Post-Standard.