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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01
JUSTICE AT LAST.
VIM. H. Drury Expresses His Satisfaction at
the Pardon.

Waltham, Mass. Dec. 31.-Wm. II.
Dury identified with the Stain ard
Cromwell case, said tonight, on learning;
of the pardon: Justice at last has be&f'
done to two innocent men, Mr. Drury
in 1888 was a commissioner who took
depositions of witnesses out of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01

George II. Copeland. a prominent
business man OF RociIand, died there.
Monday, after brief illness with ty
phoid fever. He was born in Holden,
Me, 400 years ago. lie leaves a widow
ana two children. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01

The entire plant of the Grand Rapids
Book Case Co. at Grand Rapids. Mich.
was destroyed by fire, Monday. to-
gether with the greater part of the
seasons output. The loss is about
$50, co.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01
Mrs. Cromwell Overcome.

Norwood. Mass. Dec. 31.-Mrs. Crom
well was overcome at the news of the
pardon She expects her husband home
in day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01
PARDON GRANTED.
Continued from page -

Several attempts have been made to
secure a pardon for the prisoners, and
In 1895 Josiah Crosby of Dexter, APP
peared before the Governor and Coun-
Gil asking for a pardon. The request
was not granted. After the death of
Lewis Barker, his son, Lewis A Barker
directed his attention to the case of
the two aged convicts, and after
months Of study in the case, appeared
before Gov. Powers and the Council,
Dec. 10 last.
One of the pieces of evidence intro
duced at this hearing was a signed
statement made by Charles Stain, who
is now living at Canaan, N. H., under
the name George Clark, in which he
branded the story told by him at the
trial as an absolute falsehood and
stated that he was actuated by malice
toward the prisoners.
But the most remarkable thing was
to follow when County Attorney Smith
of Penobscot county, for the State, pro-
duced copy of the sworn statement
upon the reverse side of which was
written a positive denial of the truth
OF the statement presented by Mr.. Bar
ker and reiterating the truthfulness of
his original confession.
The hearing occupied the attention of
the Council for two days. A large num-
Der of witnesses offered testimony, de-
positions of others were presented and
exhaustive arguments were made by
attorneys for both sides. At the con-
clusion of the hearing it was announced
that the decision would be withheld
until the meeting, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01

Paris, Jan. 1.-The Hav4s agency has
received the following Dispatch from
Pekin: "A mastering Of regulars and
Boxers is reported insS3le suburbs and
along the railway between Pekin and
Pao Ting Flu. The F'rqnch and German
posts have been doubled to avoid sur
prise. 4yN
Col. Outlet and 1900 men are threat
ened near Tchens Ming Flu by several
thousand regulars and Gen. Bailloud
has gone to the rescue"
Shanghai. Dec. 31.-The Universal
Gazette publishes letter from EN-
peror Kwang su to f;nlAeror Nichosas
congratulsting the latteT npsn his xe /,
coverysahd' expressing -graNSdde for
Russi&I.proposed restoratNn ~ China
of Ma9Saiura, the native lan4sm En-
peror Kwang SUI and the resting place
of his ancestors. -
New York, Dec 3I..The American
Bible Society has received a report
from the Rev. John Il. Hyoks, it's agent
in China, dated Shanghai, Nov. 27, in
which he says that the missionaries
who are safe in Tai Yuen Flu are Graz
ham Mack. Miss Chapman, Miss Way.
Mrs, ogren andsemldssM Mr.. ogren was
maSSacred. sssseg7tSS s7ss !
Duncan Kay, wife and child escaped
to the mountains Sffom their station.
ku WI Sian. A native Christian kept.
them supplied with food until he was
discovered by the Boxers and killed !
After his death his widow nobiy tried
to save the hives of the missionaries
by smuggling food to them. but the
Boxers found out what she was doing
and murdered her. Then they placed
guards; at the entrancestos the gorge
where the Rays We're concealed and SO
effcctually did they prevent, all COM
munication with them that they were
entirely cut OFF from.stheir food sup
ply and all three, of them slowly starv-
ed to death. 81 B. r.sf- az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01

Cape Town. Dec. 31.-The Cape goH.
@ernment has called upon the Ioyalis}s
/ in 81 districts, including Cape Town.
to assist the military to repel invasion
by the formation of paid defence
force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01
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and N!go!' rom
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- lHE had planned to go out wither husband h..
~ her strength failed her..
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@ night came she just couldn't find courage Aeu
1t the Old story OF WEAKNESS ana BUSINESS taking
the pleasure out OF life and ming IT witt discomfort and
suffering 1t is not honest fatigue tng from The
daily task II IS WEAKNESS porn oi and health
The ideal Strengthener Tor weak women is n.
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BORN.
HANCOCK.

HANCOCK.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-01

80 CURE 4 COLD IN one y"
fake Laxative Sromo Qutni!f ~,
All drug SiSts refund the u'dst y
To cure. L. w. Graves 3tSIi'Grn
sacs boz. $50 jul
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20

people when confronted with danger, risk
ing their lives in defense Of country A
few days outing will do them good and
they come back better prepared for their
clerical duties.
Messrs. N. b. Broughton and j. NJ.
Broughton, of Raleigh, were in the city
last evening
Mir. Gabriel Holmes, OF the Rucker &
Written Tobacco Company, is spending
his vacation in the city, the guest of his
brother, Mr. Thos. H. Holmes.
Governor Aycock's recent utterances on
the lynehing question are being freely dis
cussed pro and con by people in this sec
ton The people are with the Governor
of course, but they are also with their
wives and daughters to protect them from
the brute.
w. T. Hollngsworth of Warsaw, was
a visitor here today.
Mayor Hood is in receipt of a letter
from the Louisville Medical College offer
ing a beneficiary scholarship to some
worthy Wayne county young man. Mr.
Hood has the certificate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
FORCED SOLDIERS NAME.
Mccoy Arrested in Durham is Now In Jail
Here.

Geo. Mccoy, a white man, aged about
thirty-fve, who halls from western
North Carolina, and who worked here
as a painter, was arrested in Durham
wednesday night and yesterday was
landed in Jail here, charged with for
gerry. The charge is that he received
and opened letter addressed to r. p.
Baldwin containing a check from the
government for one months back pay
for service in the Philippines. Baldwin
served in the American-Spanish war
and afterwards enlistetd in the regu-
lar army. Mccoy had been rooming
with Baldwin and Mrs. Phil Kings, and
when he got Baldwin's letter he is said
to have forged Baldwin's name. Mr..
Richard King endorsed the check,
thinking the signature was genuine.
He is now in Richmond and is the main
witness. Baldwin has sent notice that
he has never received the check.
The trial will take place before JUS
tice Nichols on Tuesday, when Mr.. King
is expected. aahEA,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
STRIKERS GET CASH
Main Order Sends Money to
the MaChinists.
Local Labor Organizations Also Aid. Rumor
That The Carpenters Union Demand
Nine Hour Day.

Outside aid has at last reached the
days ago the president of the local organ
ization of the International Association
left here and went to headquarters con-
corning the funds which were considered
as being due the strikers here by the
organization.
Yesterday funds were received here and
the money is being distributed There are
thirty-ive of the strikers here for it to
be divided among, but the men would
not say what amount of money had been
received
Besides this there is more cash in
sight. The allied labor organizations of
Raleigh are standing by the strikers.
They have levied a weekly assessment on
their members and will pay this each
week till the strike is lifted.
1t is reported that the Carpenters
Union of Raleigh will demand of the
various firms and contractors for whom
they labor nine hour day at the same
pay they are now getting. If the report
is true and their demand is refused a
strike from the carpenters is to be eX-
pected
In this connection it is also to be re-
membered that the plumbers and gas
filters Of Charlotte have struck for an
advance of wages and a Encouragement
of time. The demands include an in
crease of wages from SO to $3.50 per
day of nine hours, except on Saturday,
when eight hours are to count day, and
also double pay for holidays and Sun
days. These demands were refused by
all employers Whether or not this
strike will extend and reach Raleigh is
not known as the plumbers and gas fit
ters here have not talked
The lawn party to be given to aid the
machinists next Tuesday night on the
lawn of the Catholic rectory promises to
bring in a goodly amount. The Royal &.
Borden Furniture Company have donated
a chair to be voted the most popular
young lady and Dughi offers TO sell ice
cream at ono dollar a gallon to those who
donate It. He also gives five gallons of
ice cream and Mr.. w. T. Harding donates
a S. nair of shoes to be voted the most
popular lady. A large attendance is an
ticpated as tickets are being sold rapidly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
THE FIREMEN's STRIKE.
United Mine Workers Not in Sympathy With
Them.
(By the Associated Press.

tBy the Associated PreSS)
Scranton, Pa, July lS.-The Executive
Board Of District No. /, United Workers
of America, in special session here this
afternoon adopted a resolution providing
that all stationary fremen, members of
the Mine Workers organization, who have
quit work because of the strike of the In
ternational Association of Stationary
Firemen. shall be ordered back to work
at once by District President Nichols.
The strikers claim that the order will
not affect them much as only a compare
lively few iiremen belong to the United
Mine Workers.
The hosting engineers at a meeting in
this city today voted TO stand with the
firemen in their struggle and engineers
employed at colieries where non union men
are at work were requested to quit their
posts. At the offices of the Susquehanna
Coal Company it was stated that nearly
all their firemen had returned to work and
that they were able to run their collieries
in good shape today.
An official statement was issued from
the Headquarters of the striking firemen
this evening to the effect that the situa-
ton looks verv favorable, reports from all
narts of the State showing the men hold
ing firm, and the ranks being increased
gradually
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
DUDLEY's MURDERER ARRESTED.
Wallace, For Whom 500 Reward is Offered
Captured at Goldsboro

Especial to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N c., July 1S.-John Wal
lace the young negro who, on Monday
night shot and killed Will Dudley, also
colored, at Wilmington, and for whom
a reward of hundred dollars was offer
ed, was arrested here this evening on
the arrival of the northbound Coast
Line freight by Officers A. B. Freeman
and B. M. Denmark. The officers had
been informed Wallace was aboard the
cars, and meeting the train at the coal
chute to the south of the city, found
him in a box car making the arrest.
His pistol Remington, SO calibre, the
same used in the killing of Dudley,
was secured. Wallace admits that he
shot Dudley twice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
A CALL TO POPULIsTs.
Supposed Attempt to Form Fusion Third
Party in Ohio.
(By the Associated Press

CBy the Associated Press.)
cincinnati, July 1S.-G. A. Parker,
chairman of the Peoples Party National
committee, has issued a call for a con-
terence OF Ohio Populsts and all those
VINO FAVOR the amalgamation of independ-
ent reform forces into an allied third
party, 10 meet in Columbus, July 30th,
to place State ticket in the field. He
mas also issued a call for a National con-
ference OF Populists and others to be held
IN Kansas City September 18th to 18th
to ally all reform parties which shall
agree with the amended Populist plat
form.
Today's call for a conference of the
Populists, the night previous to the con-
ference OF dissenting Democrats is
considered as a movement for an attempt
to form Fusion Third party in the pend
ing election in Ohio.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
EVIDENCE OF A DARK CRIME.
Three People Disappear Robbery and Murder
Strongly Suspected
(By the Associated Press.)

Memphis. Tenn, July 1S.-Chief of Po-
lice Richards today received letter from
firm of buyers Of Ioconia, Arkansas. in
regard to n supposed robbery, followed by
q double or triple murder. Two fat boats
landed near there few days ago and
since that time the parties have disap-
peared. Negroes reported the affair and
a posse visited the scene. They found
everything torn up and in a state to
arouse suspicion of murder and robbery
The scene is at an isolated place. This
morning q photograph of the boats. with
three men and a woman and a baby were
discovered near the scene A trunk which
had been broken open with a Ratchet
was also found in the swamp. Papers
hearing the name of f. M. Vogus, Metz,
West Virginia, were also found.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
MR.. BRYAN REFUSED.
Aguinaldo's Offer to Lay Down Arms and Con-
tribute to Democratic Campaign Fund


Lincoln, Neb., July 1S.-In a statement
for the press today w. j. Bryan gives his
version of the story that Aguinaldo
promised him financial assistance in his
campaign of a year ago. Mr. Bryan says
it was while he was in New York that
two Filipinos sent a request to confer with
him. He declined to meet them and sent
n friend to explain that he did not think
it proper to hold a conference. The
Filipinos said Aguinaldo was willing to
issue a proclamation promising to lay
down arms, in case of Mr.. Bryans cleo
tion, and also was willing to contribute
to the Democratic campaign fund, but
Mr.. BRYAN refused to consider either
proposition, and did not require them to
furnish any evidence of their right to
represent Aguinaldo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
INSPECTING NURSERIES.
Arrangements Being Made For Fruit Fair
at Waynesvilie

Mr.. Franklin Sherman, Jr., the en-
tomologist of the Department of Agri-
culture, is in the western part of the
State. and is making for the depart
ment an inspection of number of nur-
sery establishments. He goes first to
Graham county. There is only one such
establishment in Buncombe county,
this one being the property of Mr.. II.
L. Herren, in West Asheville. Mr..
Sherman and Mr. Van Lindley, presi-
dent of the State Horticultural Society
are now in Waynesville, making final
arrangements for fruit fair to be given
next fall at that place, in connection
with the annual meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Washington District Conference.

Especial to News and Observer)
Springhope N. c., July 1S.-Rev. p.
Greening preached the Introductory
sermon at the Washington District Con-
terence in session here. Rev. r. a..
Bishop, presiding elder, is presiding
The attendance is good and the reports
show the church in fine condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
SHALL THE NEGRO HOLD OFFICE,
This Question Causes Considerable Debate in
the Alabama Convention.
(By the Associated Press

Montgomery, Ala, July 1S.-"Shall
the negro hold office" was the ques-
tion discussed today in the Constitu-
tional Convention. 1t was caused by
bringing up for discussion section sew
enteen of the Legislative Department
report, which reads:
No person convicted Of embezzle-
ment of public money. bribery, perjury
or other infaous crime, shall be eligible
to the Legislature or capable of hold
ing any office of trust in the State
Watts, Of Montgomery, moved to
amend by providing that no negro shall
hold any office in the State. Consider
able debate followed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
RETURN OF MCKNIGHT.
Denies That He Has Ever Been in the Peni-
Tertiary.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, n. c., July 1S.-Prof. III.
p. MacKnight, who created such a dis
turbance in High Point recently. re-
turned to Greensboro this morning and
promptly denied that he had ever been
in the penitentiafy in Ohio or anywhere
else. He also denied that he went to
Danville under an assumed name. He
explained his sudden disappearance and
his absence from his wife by saying that
he had been spending a short time at
the Buffalo Lithia Springs in Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Corner Stone Laid.

Especial to News and Observer
Hartford, N. c., July 1S.-The corner
stone of the new Methodist church was
laid yesterday with appropriate cere-
monies. 1t will be the handsomest
church in the State in town of Hert-
ford's population.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Heat and Drouth in England.
(By the Associated Press. !

London, July 1S.-The heat today is ex-
ceeding all previous records of the sea-
son, the official record being 81 degrees.
The prolonged drouth over the country
threatens to be the most serious yet ex-
perienced. The water supply of Manches-
ter is already shut off from there at night
until five in the morning, and many fac
tories are closing for want of water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR COTTON.
The Drouth in Texas is Unbroken. No sigas of
Rain.
nv DC Assoclated Press. J

Dallas, Texas July 1S.-The drouth in
leXas is stun unbroken. The heat today
Is intense. small part of the cotton
ulstrlet received small rains last night,
out the rainfall was confined to a part
OF Fort Bend county around Richmond.
near the Gulf coast. and made no great
change in the cotton crop situation No
Pain has fallen today in the state and
there are no signs of any. Cotton grow
ers and cattle raisers are gloomy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
FOR LICENSE TIC
PRACTICE LAW.

The next examination Ct applicants for
license to practice law will be held on
Monday the Both of September (for the
year Gnlv). In future, they will be held
on the first Monday of each term of the
SUPREME Court.
The fall term begins on the fourth
Mond2y in August, and appellants are re-
CURED to have their cases docketed and
printed seven days before the call of the
district to which they belong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Continue Shipping Mixed Freight. =
(By the Associated Press.

Chicago. Ills. July 1S.-Judge Kohlsaat,
in the United States Circuit court today,
refused to issue an injunction restraining
the railroads from enforcing rules
against accepting what is known as
mixed carload freight, being freight OF
several shippers gathered and then
shipped by one agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
FOR sALE.-oNE 8. BY - TWENTY

FOR SALE.-ONE 9, BY II TWENTY
five horse power, Center Crank Erie
Engine, used two years, in absolute
ly perfect condition. Can be seen
now running at our mill. Reason for
selling: 1t is not large enough for
our purposes; also Feed Water
Heater in perfect condition. Posses
sion given August 18th. Address or
apply to The Raleigh Hosiery Co,
Raleigh, N. C. 16-6t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Shot himself Through the Head.
(By the Associated Press.)

Memphis, Tenn, July Isl. Frank
lin Andrews. soliciting freight agent Of
the Southern Railroad, committed sui
eide today by shooting himself in the
head Andrews was transferred recent
ly from Tuscimbia. Ala. to this city on
account of i'll health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Prominent Beers Killed.


tBy the Associated Press)
London, July 1S.-Lord Kitchener COM
the British forces in South
Africa, reports to the War Office as fol-
lows
"Elandsfontein, July 1S.-Captain Chas.
Botha, son of Philip Botha, and Field
Comets Human and oliver have been
killed in the Orange River Colony"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Hanging Of Three Negroes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nashville, Tenn, July 1S,-The first
legal execution ever witnessed in this
county took place this morning when
three negroes We're suspended from the
same scaffold.
The condemned men We're Babe Bat
tise, Queer Thompson and Abe Petway
Petway killed an old white man named
Wrepn. Battise and Thompson We're
hanged for the murder of Cain Thomp-
son, a negro spotter for the police.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
Griffith's Wonderful Shooting Record.
(By the Associated Press.D

New York July 1S.-Eugene c. Grit
fiths, of Pascoag. II. l., duplicated his vic
tory in the Grand American Handicap at
live birds last April by winning the Grand
American Handicap at inanimate targets
from a field of rs contestants. The handi-
Gaping committee placed him at 10
yards and after splendid exhibition with
the shotgun he beat all the others,
breaking 95 out OF 100 targets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-20
A Fungus That Destroys Cotton.
(By the Associated Press.)

Valdosta, Ga, July 1S.-W A. orion,
an assistant pathologist of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, at Washington. who
has been here Investigating disease
which has been killing cotton, says it is
caused by fungus in the soil which clogs
the vessels in the stalk and causes the
plant to wilt. He says when the fungus
once gets into the soil it will live as
long as cotton Is planted there.