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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
TRIBUTE TO WILSON.
Great Aid Given Southern Agriculture. Larger
Appropriations Urged,
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Nashville, Tenn, Aug 2S.-The CON
vention of the Cotton States Commits
sioners of Agriculture today adopted the
following resolution:
"The Cotton States Associaten of Com
missioners of Agriculture express their
acknowledgement and appreciation of
the able management of the National
Department of Agriculture by Hon.
James Wilson.
Resolved, That Secretary Wilson
has given more attention and assistance
to the agriculture of the South than all
his predecessors. That the experts that
he is sending into the field are active
and competent and doing valuable
work.
Resolved, That our Senators and
Representatives in Congress are earnest
ly urged to secure larger appropriations
by Congress to the National Department
of Agriculture"
In the course of a paper on cotton
culture, ]. F. Dugger. of Alabama, said
that cotton would undoubtedly hold it's
own position during our generation be-
ital and can be grown on poor soil that
will not raise other products. A too
close cultivation impoverishes the soil,
but there should be gradual and rational
changes.
Judge w. H. Tayloe, of Alabama, read
a paper on the Torrens system of land
registration and it's effect on the value
of country property. The speaker de-
clared he would like to see the associa-
tion start a crusade against everything
but fee simple titles. Entailing life es-
tates and dowers should be abolished
and the time to begin was now With
the question of titles once settled ii
would be easy to settle the question OF
land values.
Malcolm McNeall, of Atlanta, pre-
sented a proposition to establish in Chi
cago a free permanent exposition of all
the products of the Southern States. 1t
is also proposed to establish Southern
Bureau of Information and club for the
Improvement of commercial relations. A
resolution endorsing the project was
introduced and referred to a special COM
mittee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
SOLDIERS RUSHED THERE
The Cars Surrounded By Hooting Mob
of Strikers
ONE MAN WOUNDED, SEVERAL ARRESTED
Intense Feeling Against The Soldiers in Lans-
ford and Summit Hill. -Four Men
Killed iu Fight in West Vir-
giuia Coal Fields.
(By the Associated Press.)

Tamaqua, Pa, Aug. 2S-The first clash
between the striking miners and the
troops occurred this morning and as a
result five prisoners are in dhe guard
house at the Twelfth regiment camp and
Captain j. Beaver Gearhart, Of Company
F, Twelfth regiment, is suffering from
wound on his shoulder made by a stone
thrown by striker.
This morning a report gained currency
that the striking men were gathering in
force to make a march on the No. col
liery where the Lehigh Coal and Navi-
cation Company is mining and cleaning
coal. The colliery is at the west end
of the Panther Creek Valley. The Gov
eTnors troop was ordered to that point.
Companies f and K, of the Twelfth regi-
ment, were placed on trolley cars and
run through the valley.
When the cars reached Summit Hill
they were surrounded by mob of strik-
ers who hurled rocks at the soldiers and
called them hard names.
While Jimmy Marteen, an Italian,
was in the act of hurting stone at a
car several soldiers jumped off and made
an attempt to capture him. Marteen oil
fered resistance and the soldiers were
compelled to fix their bayonets. In the
melee which followed Marteen was
slightly wounded in the left side. The
troopers started back to camp and as
the cars rounded a curve Just outside of
Summit Hill, at point where the tracks
take an abrupt dip, the motorman on the
first car made the discovery that the rails
had been creased. The cars were stopped
and soldiers were sent ahead to place
sand on the rails. When this had been
done it was possible by moving the cars
slowly to reach Lansford in safety.
A mob had gathered there and for a
time it looked like riot. As the first car
was passed through the mob, Captain
Gearhart was struck on the right should
ser by a stone Several soldiers jumped
from the car in pursuit of the stone
thrower. After an exciting scuffie they
captured Joseph McCann, q young miner.
The cars proceeded again but had not
gone far when another crowd was en-
countcred and the soldiers were again
taunted and stopped. Half a dozen
jumped off and captured three men, who
it is alleged, were urging the crowd to
attack the troops. The men gave their
names as John King, Timothy King and
John Kelly. They were taken to camp
at Manila Park, where, together with
Mccain and Marteen they were placed
under heavy guard.
The officers of the Twelfth regiment all
agree that the situation is serious. They
say the feeling against the soldiers IS
very strong in Lansford and Summit Hill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
New Insurance Company.

The United Mutual Insurance Company
of North Carolina was yesterday Hcnsed
by the Insurance Commissioner to DO
general fire insurance business.
The company was organized as a State
Insurance Company, under the laws OF
North carolina, and will do a general
business throughout the country Wlth
strong connections.
Mr.. Frank A. Colley, of Boston, Mass,
we'll known as a prominent underwater
and long identified with, the leading hre
insurance companies of this country and
England, is the President, and John b.
Kenney, we'll and favorably known for his
insurance ability, is the secretary.
The Board of Directors are: Messrs.
Leo d. Heartt, of Raleigh; Frank A.
Colley. of Boston; John B. Kenney, OF
Raleigh; H. N. Bates, of Boston; t. h.
Clary, of Boston.
The home office of the company will
be in Raleigh, N. c., with offices IN the
Carolina Trust compaIy's building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
FOUR MEN SHOT IEAD.
A Battle Between Mine Guards and Strikers
on Cane Creek
(By the Associated Press.)


Roanok, Va. Aug. 28.-Advices received
at the general offices of the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company from the coal
fields, say that two mine guards and
two strikers were killed in battle on
Crane Creek. in Mercer county, West
Virginia, this morning. The scene OF the
shooting is in the vicinity of the Crane
Creek Coal Companys operation and of
the Thomas Coal and Coke Company's
operation. body of mine guards num-
bering thirty or forty were fired on by a.
party of unknown men armed with rifles,
believed to have been made UP OF
strikers The guards returned their fire,
and when the shooting had ceased it was
found that two men on each side had
been killed The sheriff Of Mercer coun-
ty, whose office is at Princeton Court
House was Immediately advised, and left
at once for the scene. Norfolk and
Western officials say the trouble was
confined to the Crane Greek territory,
where several of .the operations have
been closed down.
At Caswell Creek yesterday evening
volley was fired by unknown men,
wounding a boy who was employed as a
driver in a mine There is no clue to
the identity of the men who did the
shooting and a search by a posse for
them has so far been unsuccessful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
The Nevada Convention.
(By the Associated Press. J

Reno, New, Aug. 27-The Democratic
and Silver State Convention met today
and appointed the usual conference COM
mittees for the purpose of fusion The
conventions adopted platforms today.
Balloting for Congressman, Governor
and State officials will begin tomorrow.
The Democratic platform endorses the
Kansis City platform, denounces the Fow-
Ter currency bill favors tariff reform;
pronounces in favor of the Constitution
following flag, opposes the ship subsidy
bill favors the admission as States of the
Territories of Arizona and New Mexico;
and felicitates the peoples of the region
on the passage of the irrigation bill.
Congressman Newlands is endorsed for
United States Senator. The Silver party
platform does not differ materially from
the Democratic but declared more specifi-
cally for the free coinage 1t endorses
Newland's candidacy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
On the Diamond.
Special to News and Observer )

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern. N. c.. Aug. 2S.-The Chi
cago female Stars and a scrub team of
New Bern crossed bats at the Athletic
park today. The females won by a
score of IA to 4. They outplayed the To-
calls in every point. Six hundred spec
tators witnessed the game. Special fea-
lures We're Misses Maude Nelson at the
slab, Maggie Burk left fielder and Mary
O'Conner first base. Batteries: Chi
cago, Maude Nelson and Willie Gage;
New Bern, Jordan, Daniels and Gaskill.
Umpire, c. L. Stevens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
THE PIE EATING BRIGADE.
No Federal Office Holder Able to Pay His Way
to Greensboro Absent.
Especial to News and Observer

Nt5PVOre1I 70 = ~ = e1'
Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 2S.-The Re-
publican convention at Greensboro was
the biggest of all the semi annual gath
erings of the Federal pie brigade. They
were here in throngs. They were head
ed, of course, by United States Senator,
Jeter C. Pritchard, the great distributor
of Federal pie. They were augmented
by not exceeding a bakers dozen of for
mer Democrats who have for one rea-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
Mother Kills Children and Herself.
nv the Associated Press }

Little Rock, Ark, Aug 2S.-Kate Wag-
ner. wife OF Ross ]. Wagner, a machin-
ist, killed her two children, aged six. and
herself, Tuesday night at their home in
Little Rock, by cutting their throats with
a razor. No cause is known for the act
Their bodies were found IN the house
today by the aged mother of Mrs. Wag-
ner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
Institutes in the West.

DR.. TAFT Butler. the State Veterina-
rian. returned yesterday morning from
Sparta. He. in company with Prof.
Massey, held several institutes in the
mountains after separating from Commits
sioner Patterson and DR.. Kilgore at
Lexington. DR.. Butler and Prof. Massey
held institutes at Boone. Jefferson ana
Sparta. They were well attended, DR..
Butler says that the interest in them
was greater than had been expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
Eastern League.

Worcester 4; Newark 1.
Jersey City 3; Providence 1.
Buffalo 5; Rochester 2.
Montreal 10; Toronto 5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
Southern League.

Nashville, 8; New Orleans. 2.
Remaining games postponed on ac-
count of rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News and Circulation

with a brief defense of the army in the
Philippines. saying it had brought the
peaceful light of civilization into one of i
the worlds dark places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29

Mrs Dorcas Why is Mrs. Gadsby so
glad she hasn't any children?
Dorcas: 1t gives her more time to at
tend those mothers meetings.-Judge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
At Cleveland
National League.

At Pittsburg- r II r
Pittsburg :. Il 0 6 2 1 0 0 1 *-11 16 2
Chicago :. 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 l. IL 3
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29
American League.

By the Associated Press.)
AtDetroit- r ii II
Detroit :. 100 10000 "A o
Boston :. .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 6 l
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-08-29

1t is the guilty man who is always
afraid of his shadow"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Y. M. C. A. Rooms Open

The Y. NJ. q. A. rooms which are loca-
ted in the ground floor OF the Colum-
bian Library building, south side Of the
square, are now open. Every evening
during the week both the gymnasium
and the reading room are open. On
Sunday afternoons the main room ie
used for meeting room at four O'Clock
The reading room is also open Sunday
afternoons and evenings. This reading
room is connected by door and STAIR
way with the Columbian library which,
with the literature the Y. M. G. A. itself
furnishes. will render it very attractive
to those who like books, papers and
good literature. The rooms are in
charge Of A. F. Drake.
The gymnasium part deserves espe,
cial mention. The society has already
purchased and put In order the follow.
in paraphanalia: vaulting horse, parallel
bars, travelling rings, punching bags,
trapeze and mats, dumb bells, Indian
clubs, etc, and has other articles order.
ed which will be put in place soon. All
these articles are of excellent material.
The young men who belong and who
are at all inclined to cultivate their
physical manhood will be given inviting
opportunity here Rules are posted in
the gymnasium stating that that room
is for the use OF members only. Any
member. however, is entitled to invite a
friend, providing he does not invite
more than two week. Visitors are re.
quired to register. Profane or obscene
language ia forbidden
Audubon young men are fortunate in
having such an institution started here
II will do them good in many ways. We
wish it unbounded success.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Obituary

Died, in Oklahoma, May 3, 1892, Mrs
George Calph, aged 81 years. Hell
maiden name was Maggie Bogue, and
she was born in Rond county, H., Oct
s. lS4l She was an old settler in this
state. She was a woman Of sterling
worth. and beloved by all for her many
good virtues. A good Christian, an ex
emplary woman, one of those beautiful
characters which make the world better
by having lived. We feel sad to think
her gentle voice is hushed here, but
know she will awake in that beautiful
home our Savior has gone to prepare
for u.s. The dear ones left are bowed
down with grief but God can cheer them
in this dark hour and he alone can heal
the wounded heart by reckoning to that
home where she has gone to dwell.
Some day III see that great white throne,
With angel bands SO fair,
I'll walk the golden streets OF life,
Prepared for me Ger there.
Some day wen clasp each others hands
In thai bright world above
Here pain and sorrow always come;
But yonder all is love. A FRIEND.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

We publish in another co,umn an ar
ticle that appeared IN last Sundays Chi.
cago Chronicle, entitled Rivalry over a
Grave 1t seems to have made our
neighboring towns of Extra and Bray
ton the victims Of a burlesque. OF
course all who know Audubon county
we'll want to read it, hence our publica-
ton OF it. We do not know what the
Chronicle has against Extra and Bray
ton that it should make them the butt
OF their jokes Perhaps because it
loves them so. The Chronicle is demo.
cratic, and that section of the county
contains more democrats than an y
other. In may be just paying attention
to them, keeping them before the world.
Much speculation is INDUCED in as to
the author. Some say it Is travelling
man who failed to place as many orders
in those towns as he desired, and takes
this way to get even. While a laby
rinthine thread of truth seems to wind
through the whole story, this thread is
almost lost sight of at times, but
those most familiar with south Audi.
bon county imagine they can distin-
guish several well known local person.
ages down there in some Of the ,harac.
ters Of the story. If the author could
be found he would not dare to make
himself visible in that section OF the
country for at least year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
The bills for the Audubon Fourth of

The bills for the Audubon Fourth Of
July celebration are out. They are the
work Of the REPUBLICAN Job depart
ment and we think they are creditable.
The Columbian ladies who have charge
of the affair are carefully organizing aud
will 10 doubt have everything we'll ar.
ranged. three years ago Audubon had
a mouster celebration. The then Con
gressman, Hon. Smith Mcpherson, was
the orator of the day. The last two years
Audubon rested on tue fourth giving
other neighboring towns a chance, the
citizens attending at other towns. Aud
ubon gave notice early this year that it
would celebrate and asks the people to
come here thus year. 1t ia going to
much trouble to entertain great crowds
1t secured Senator Dolliver, one Of the
greatest orators in the country, as the
speaker, and fully expects to have the
biggest celebration ever held in this part
OF Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Judge Macy has granted injunctions
against four Of Atlantic's six saloons.
Selling minors was the principal Of
fense Wieland's saloon was one Of
them. The Wielands are we'll known
here as they were in the saloon business
here when Audubon had saloons. OF
the W-land case the Telegraph said:
In the Wieland case the evidence tend
ed to show that sales had been made to
three minors ard that three other min
ors had been permitted in the saloon and
that sales had been made to five or SIX
persons in the habit OF becoming intoxi.
Gated and that the greater part Of this
testimony was undisputed. In the face
OF this evidence he could not do other
wise than to grant the injunction" 1t
is stated that some OF the saloons will
open up again with new proprietors The
city council has raised the license to the
city from 5000 per year to $500 which,
with the 5000 license to the state, makes
$500 q year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

A number of Audubon young people
tried to surprise the Misses Myrtle and
Friday night. Although they failed to
greatly surprise two girls who had seen
all kinds OF strange and secret consulta-
tions in the halls and corners OF the
school house during the two days pre-
ced ng, they did not fail to have most
delightful time, and even if few sleepy
erks appeared at the counter next
morning in consequence. no one would
hesitate 10 spend another evening like it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

We are in receipt Of copy Of an illus
trate d edition OF the Lawton (Ok) State
Democrat in which the town is eabor-
ately illustrated and written mp.
Among the firms mentioned is one
which includes our recent mayor. 1t is
as 70 lows:
Mtssrs Hanna Il Stuart have been
engaged in the law and real estate bust
hess iu this city since the opening of
this country last August. There have
been others come and go, but these
gentlemen have never faltered, By their
energy and progressiveness they have
done much to aid in upbuiding the phe,
nomenominal young city, They do
general land office, civil and criminal rrac-
Ii -, and rank among the leaders OF the
U,manche county bar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Very Low Excursion Rates to
Denver, Colorado.

Via the North Western Line. Elk.
cursion tickets will be sold June 81, 20,
"A and 25, with final return limit until
Oct. 3lst, inclusive, account Iuter-
national 5. S. convention. Apply to
agents Chicago and North Western R'y.
22w4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Very Low Excursion Rates to
Denver, Colo,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold Jund %, % and
"A, with final return limit until Oct. 81,
inclusive, account International s. S.
Convention. Apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y. l9w7
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

George Gray has been in iowa the
past week. He is getting up an excur-
sion to go down to Texas on, June 18th,
The round trip rate will be one fare to
Houston Plus $500, and road will take
the party 10 several placesin different
parts OF Texas. George thinks they
have quite country down there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Mrs. Bass, of Syracuse, N. Y, occupied
the pulpit at the M. f. church in this
city both morning and evening last Sun
day. delivering an instructive and inter
esting talk on foreign missions, At the
close Of the evening service she organ
lied Home Mission Society with fifty
five members and the following officers
Pres. Mrs. Mott; lst V. Pres, Mrs. Doak
Ind V. Pres. Mrs. Hurd; Cor. Sec'y
Mrs Vivian Bilharz; Treas. Mrs. Gresn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

The many friends OF DR.. Lauver will
regret to learn that he has purchased
practice in Audubon and will soon leave
us. The DIR. has been practicing here
for three years and has proved himself
an efficient physician, and gentleman
in every respect. Weare aorry to lose
him but we wish him success in his new
field Colo BANNER
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Elmer McKarahsn left Tuesday in
tending to spend the summer on the
farm Of his Uncle Vern McKarahan,
who lives few miles north Of West
Branch, in Cedar county. On the way
he stopped to see the inter collegiate
field meet at Des Moines and then will
visit week or 30 with Charley Burnside
at Grjnnell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Watts start in a

Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Watts start in 6
day or two on pleasure trip to the
Pacific coast, going with the Shriners
They will be gone several weeks aud viii
visit Denver, Colorado Spring. Mani.
tou, Pixies Peak, Pueblo, Salt Lake
City. San Francisco. Los Angles, Port.
land, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver and
will return on the Canadian Pacific by
the way Of Winnipeg. 1t will be {
grand trip and Mr.. and Mrs. Watts will
appreciate and enjoy it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Will Wilson and Clyde Baker go tc
Council Bluffs this evening 80 as to be
at the Memorial services there 10 honor
of some of their dead comrades aud also
be present tomorrow at meeting oil
some OF the members OF the 5lst wher
they will make arrangements to enter
tain the eunion OF the Volunteer A rmy Of
the Philippines which will be held in
Council Bluffs next August. The Ie
union in August will be q big affair,
Last year it was in Denver.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

An Audubon base ball team in which
Bill Allen and Jess Richards did the
pitching, and Walter Faulkner the
catching, beat like Manning team by
a score Of % to 10 last Friday. A team
yet younger than this played an Extra
team Saturday and beat them by sim
liar score. Can Audubon boys play
haIIY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29
Christian Church.

Subject next Sunday morning, "Chris-
tian Unity Subject in the evening.
Coming in at the eleventh hour" Up.
s. @. E. meeting at TOO p. IN. Every
body welcome. II. c. LITrLEroN.
Pastor
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

The little Mns's Sylvia and Anna
Hurd, grand dsu. hters OF Mrs. Hurd,
accompanied Mr.. I'D Mrs Geo. Agnew
home from Newtoa last week and are
visiting here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

County Superintendent Farqul
went to Atlantic Tuesday evening wbei 3
be is to be one Of the judges in the con.
test for appointment to the Naval Acad-
envy held there this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Simon Hansen and wife started Sat.
urday on their extended European trip.
They will be gone most Of the summer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Rev. Connor will depart over the
North Western to Pierson, Iowa, where
he will fill appointment for the presid-
ing elder for two sabbaths. His pulpit
will be filled as follows: Rev. Foust
will preach next Sunday afternoon at
Fairview school house at 3 O'Clock.
Rev. Wirth will preach in Audubon
next Sunday evening at So'clock. Y p.
A at 7. June Sth, at IL a. m, Rev.
FickinRer. of Viola. will preach at Audi
bon. A cordial invitation to all. Rev.
Common will stop at Denison on his
way, to attend camp meeting which is
in progress there at present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

Schools No. Z, Lincoln and Nos. and
6, Douglas, will have a picnic Friday,
Juns Parents and children will
attend.