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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-01
DR.. JOHN H. FINLEY IS
INSTALLED.
Roosevelt Writes a Letter of
Generalization. Cleve-
land Speaks.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 29.-Dr. John Huston
Finley, who left the faculty of Prince
ton to accept the presidency of the Col
lege of the City of New York, was today
installed in that office. A notable gath
ering of college presidents and other men
OF prominence participated in the install
lation ceremony. Seventy universities
and colleges were represented and Cover
nor Odell, Senator Depew, Grover Cleve-
land and Presidents Hadley, of Yale;
Schurmann, of Cornell, and Butler, of
Columbia, delivered addresses.
A letter of congratulations from Presi-
dent Roosevelt was read, in which the
President said:
Nothing is more distinctive of our
American republic than the peculiar fos-
terlng care which, through their represen-
tatives, the people have assumed over
the education of all the citizens in pri-
mary matters and of all those who care
to go beyond primary matters in those
additional branches necessary as prerequi-
sites for the attainment of leadership in
the great professions. In all this our
people have surely been very wise.
Education as given in the schools and
colleges cannot of itself fit us for good
citizenship. But the lack of it would as
suredly render us unfit Next to the
home it is the school, the college, the
university, which do most to determine
the efficiency of the individual as a citi-
zen"
Mr.. Cleveland in his address said:
Il cannot rid myself at this moment
OF the thought that education is sell
EeI, ! L.
napkin, or if it is to be Rugged to the
breast by its possessor as mere individ-
ual prize, and it seems to me that the ex-
istence of schools and colleges in this
land of ours can scarcely be deemed i'm
portant except as they are the sources
from which education may be distributed
through many channels, for the enrich
ment of the body polite, and the stimula-
ton of patriotic thoughtfulness among
our people.
IF we have outgrown the simplicity of
our early national life; if with the growth
of abnormal enterprises and a mad strug-
gle for wealth, a constant and acute
solicitation for the countrys veal has
been somewhat subordinated; and if in
our social and business life we can see
signs of a cleavage that may divide our
people into distinct and unsympathetic
classes, we should be watchful If with
these things we also discover movement
towards more general collegiate educa-
ton, we ought to regard it as another
symptom, if increasing learn
ing is to be made only a mere ornamental
accompaniment to the unwholesome and
pitiable ostentation of riches and pride
ct should be the prayer of every pa
triotic citizen that American education
may never be so degraded; that it may
always remain true to its mission, a
steadying force against all untoward con
and that in the Democracy of
education our people may ever be gath
cred together under the sanction of en-
lghtened and strong American citizen
ship" - 5tsNSSsS
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FUNERsL OF TWO OF The
9ICTIMs OF DANvILLE wRECF.
Body Of John W. Byde Taken to St. Matthews
and Remains of Jas. 3. Moody Inferred
at Garner

Yesterday morning the remains of John
killed in the wreck on the Southern Rail-
way near Danville on Sunday, arrived on
the 1920 train The body was met by rel
atives and friends and detachment of the
Raleigh Light Infantry, under Sergeant
Parker. Mr.. Hodge had been a member
of the company for about two years.
The body was taken to Mr.. John w.
Browns undertaking establishment, where
it remained until about o'clock, when it
was taken to the country to the hole of
the dead young mans father. Mr.. John
NJ. Hodge, about nine miles east of Raj
eigh. The funeral was held there yester
day afternoon and the interment took
place at the family burial ground. The
military attachment from the Raleigh
Light Infantry accompanied the
body to the country and participated in
the funeral, firing the last salute and
sounding taps The following from the de-
tachment acted as pail bearers: Lumley,
Mann, Terry, Matthews, Pool and Levy.
The firing squad were Messrs. Lanier,
Parish, Ruth and Crabtree. The services
were conducted by Rev. ]. c. Massee.
The deceased was grandson of Madison
Hodge.
On the same train that brought Mr..
Hodges remains to Raleigh was placed
the body of James r. Moody, the flagman
killed in the same wreck, to be taken to
Garner for interment in the family burial
ground. Accompanying the body was a
special escort of railway trainmen from
Spencer Lodge No. 429, who had come
with the body from Danville. These were
Messrs. r. c. Bell, Jr, j. w. Grimes,
j. A. Fowler, d. F. Stone, d. F. Ingram
and G. w. Hooper.
Others who accompanied the body were
Rev. M. w. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. A L.
Moody, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Williams, Mrs.
Carroll, Misses Fade and Vannie Will
liams. Mrs J. r. Moody, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Saintsing, Miss India Saintsing,
Mrs Lem Register, Rev. J. L. Foster and
Miss Katie Carroll.
Mr. Jas. Il. Moody was born February
4, 1879, in Johnston county and reared
near Garner He leaves wife, two chill
dren, one sister, and parents He had
been married about five years to Miss Het-
ties Williams, of Youngsville and lived at
ia Johnson street. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Murdoch w. But
Ter, pastor of the Christian church.
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MY DECISION, SAYS
ROOSEVELT, is FINAL
Won'tDismiss Miller Because
He Is Non Union.
HIS PERSONAL FITNESS
That, Declares The President to the Labor Lea
ers, is Question to be Decided in he
Regular Routine of Admin
isfration.
(By the Associated Prcss.l

Washington, Sept. 29.-An important
conference took place at the White House
tonight between President Roosevelt and
five members of the Executive Council of
the American Federation of-Labor, includ-
ing President Gompers and John Mitch
ell, head of the Miners Union, during
which the case of Foreman w. A. Mil
Ter, of the Government Printing Office
was the principal topic discussed. The
conference was granted at the request of
the labor leaders. The Miller case was
very fully presented by the members of
the Executive Council, at the close of
which the President made a statement
in which he announced that his decision
not to dismiss Miller was final and that
the question of his personal fitness must
be settled in the regular routine of ad-
ministration. The statement says:
AS regards the miller case, / have lit
tie to add to what l have already said
In dealing with it l ask you to remember
that 1 am dealing purely with the
relation of the government to its en-
ployes. must govern my action by the
laws of the land, which I am sworn to
administer, and which differentate any
case in which the government of the
United States is a party from ali other
cases whatsoever. These laws are enacted
for the benefit of the whole people, and
cannot and must not be constructed as
permitting discrimination against some of
the people. / am president of all the
people of the United States, without re-
gard to creed, color, birthplace. occupa-
ton or social condition. My aim Is to
do equal and exact justice as among
them all. In the employment and dis
missal of men in the government service
l can no more recognize the fact that a
man does or does not belong to a union
being for or against him than 1 can
&c eognize the fact that he is Protestant,
or a Catholic, a Jew or Gentle, as
being for or against him.
I'm the communications sent me by
various labor organizations protesting
lst the retention of Miller in the
rnment Printing Office the grounds
ed are two-fold; that he is
union man, 2, that he is not person
fit. The question of his personal fit
is one to be settled in the routine
administrative detail and cannot be
we'd to conflict with or to complicate
larger question of governmental dis
lination for or against him or any
sr man because he is or is not q mem
of a union. This is the Only ques-
1 now before me for decision; and
to this my decision is 1final.''
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said great business man, care my
partners and they need all the
strength and courage | can give
them" and he forthwith paid for
$1,000, 900 policy in The Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New
York Not without the most care.
ful investigation, however, extend
ing over six months. He was con-
vinced by just such facts as led the
President of a National Bank in
New York to make the curious and
shrewd provision in his will, which
is contained in GA Bankers Will"
Write for it and also for the
account of the 81, 900, 900 policy,
"The Largest Annual Premiums"
This Company ranks
First-In Assets
Frst-In Amount Paid Policy.holders
Firt-In Age.
HE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF New York,
RICHARD A. MccURDY, President
e. P. BROWN, Resident Agent, Raleigh.
HARRIS r. WILCOX,
Manager, Charlotte, N. G.
H. e. BIGGS, Special Agent. Raleigh.
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Roosevelt's Action Denout cad.
(By the Associated Press

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 29.-The Inter
national Association of Structural Iron
and Bridge Workers today adopted a reso-
lution denouncing the action of President
Roosevelt in the Miller case, and declaring
unaiterable opposition to the ''open shop.
The resolutions also endorsed The position
of the Central Labor organization at
Washington on the question of closed
shops, and recommended that the various
labor orVan'7ntions of the country raise
a united fight against the
motions By the courts
raise fund to fight the
overs, proposed by the
threatens to disrupt the
III opposition has arisen
President Buchanan's address will come
up for consideration tomorrow, and it Is
said that President Buchanan will not be
a candidate for reelection if his address
is not endorsed by the convention.
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temporary roll call of the convention, and
the convention by unanimous vote made
the temporary roll call permanent. No
opportunity was given the anti-Wolcott
delegation to make contest before the
convention. Mr.. Walcott was chosen
temporary chairman without OPP
position and in carefully prepared
speech he criticised his opponents in the
party and pleaded for harmony A strong
ly worded resolution endorsing President
Roosevelt for reelection was unanimously
adopted without reference to the Commit
tee on Resolutions. Only one office, that
of Justice of the Supreme Court, is to be
filled this year, and for this Chief Justice
John Campbell was honored with re-nomi-
nation by acc!amation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-01

Last night at the new Monumental
Theatre, this company presented "The
Royal Spy" a sensational Military Melo-
drama of sterling merit At the head of
this company there are two really clever
young artists, M. Leonard Rowe and Miss
Pauline Geary, who, in one evening have
sprung into popular favor and risen into
the front rank of success.
The managers of the Adair- Gregg and
Adair Stock Company, have secured,
through their untiring energy, not only
some Of the best plays that have made
big hits in New York within the last few
years but also actors and actresses of
ability to play them.
They are produced with fine scenery ana
elegant and costly costumes. in fact the
costumes and scenery for some of these.
productions were made in New York from
the same models that the original big
productions were made from.
When you consider the great experse
this entails, it is truly remarkable how
these plays can be put on in the manner
they are for 10, 30 and 80 cents.
Between the acts there were specialties
presented that were first class in every
particular.
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The Alaskan Boundary Commission.
(By the Associated Press.l

London, Sept. 29.-When the Alaskan
Boundary Commission resumed its sessions
Christopher Robinson. x. c.. resumed and
concluded his speech in behalf of the
Canadian claims
Hannis Taylor, of the counsel for the
United States, followed Mr.. Robinson,
dealing with the international law phrase
of the dispute, and discussing the Hudson
Bay Company's relations with the British
Empire, he maintained that the company
officials were empowered to represent
Great Britain from an international point
of view and that, therefore, transactions
with the Hudson Bay Company must b.
regarded as having the weight of that re-
lation. Mr.. Taylor will continue his arg
ument on Wednesday.
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Wild Time Among the RAIDS.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept 29.-It was early to-
day before the turmoil and disorder in
the Kings County Republican Convention
ceased and the work of naming ticket
was concluded. The big battle of the
night was over the nomination for dis
trict attorney, a prerogative of the Re-
publicans. Timothy L. Woodruff, Michael
Dady and the other leaders had agreed
that the place should go to George F.
Elliott, but the convention was stampeded
to Henry Belden Ketchum after contest
on the floor that was at times so disord-
erly that police reserves had to charge
through the aisles. Both Woodruff and
Ketchum were roughly handled.
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H. Truesdale, of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western, have been most gem
orally connected by gossip with the va
cant office, but both have emphatically
declared they would not accept.
General Council c. w. Bum is
high in the confidence of Mr.. Hill al
ways bee regarded as his possible choice,
but there is today a feeling that the COM
ing president of the Northern Pacific has
not as yet been mentioned in public,
though possibly selected by the ruling
powers.
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Revival Services in Wilson County.

Lucama, N. c., Sept 29.-Rev. r. II.
Whitaker held protracted meeting at
Buckhorn, in this county last week, which
resulted in sixteen accessions to the
church at that place. 1t was the best
meeting that church has had for many
years. Not only were sixteen new mem
bers added TO the church, but the whole
community was seemingly benefited by
the meeting. DR. Whitaker is holding
q meeting here this week, and the desire
of the community is that it may be sue
cessful one.
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Federation of Employ ers
'(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Sept. pa federation of
manufacturers and employers associations
employing tens of thousands of skilled
workmen and with a combined capital
of about billion dollars, was formed
here today. Plans were made for a gen
eral meeting of representatives of en-
ployers associations and citizens alliance
in Chicago the first week in November,
when national employers association
will be formed.
The object of this federation as an
nounced tonight will be to protect and
promote the interests of the employers
and the independent workmen of the coun-
try by all legitimate means.
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The Spanish War Veterans.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 90 The first
business session of the Spanish War Vet
Grams was held today A red and blue silk
flag made by Mrs. J. Neis, of Galveston
was presented to the convention by hel
son, who headed the Galveston command
in the delegate body.
The convention endorsed the proposition
for a memorial college to be established
at Washington and to be open to descend
ants of the Spanish War veterans
telegram of respect and sympathy was
sent Mrs. jefferson Davis, wishing hel
speedy recovery.
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altered tree in order to make it's title
good while the other side maintained that
an enemy of these had tried to burn it
down TO destroy the landmark AS such
trees constituted the principal evidences
of boundaries the question was highly i'm
portant. 1t was argued that Adams had
spent some $4,000 in opening the mine
The result of the trial was that the
plaintiff obtained a Judgment for the
land and Adams appealed the case to
the Supreme court. While the case was
there ex-senator Josh Franks, of Swain,
was indicted for attempting to bride the
jury. This case has never been tried. 1t
was charged that he communicated with
members of the jury and had boosted
that he fixed the jurors. 1t was also
charged that he approached e losing
side and offered to get a new trial for
certain sum of money. I4r. Franks,
who Is a prominent citizen O. Swain and
has been its sheriff, Indignantly denied
the charges
The Supreme court ordered a lew trial.
Then Mr.. Westfeldt's attorneys appeared
before Justice Douglas and pointed out
that the new trial had been granted on
misunderstanding of the facts. Judge
Douglas then ordered the case re-opened
on these points. Later on he ordered the
entire case re-opened. The full court
heard the entire case reargued and then
adhered to the original decision without
fling any opinion. The case would then
have stood for trial at the next term of
the Swain Superior court in .dst July,
but both sides approaching rne fact that
it would be almost impossible to secure
a jury of men in Swain VINO had not
formed an opinion in The case, agreed
that it should be removed to Haywood
where it is now to be tried.
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Knights of Columbus.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 29.-The Supreme
Council of the knights of Columbia IN
tend instituting the order in Porto Rico
on Sunday, December IS, and Tor that
purpose it is planned to send about $50
members of the order to Porto Rico. The
delegation headed by Supreme Knight F.
l.. Hearn, will sail from New YORK ana
will include representatives from New Or
leans. Atlanta, Mobile, Pensacola BIZ
mingham, Montgomery and other south
ern cities There will also be q large mum
Der from the Eastern States.
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Detectives Nosing for Dynamiters
(By the Associated Press. }

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. pa special
from Helena to the Dispatch says:
1t has developed that the threats made
by the Northern Pacific dynamiters against
the Helena police were directed against
the residence of Chief of Police Thomas
Travis and not the city jail as first re-
ported The letter also contained per-
sonal threats against Chief Travis and
Detective O'Brien, who has been investl
eating in Butte, where an explosion of
dynamite wrecked street car and en-
dangered the lives of six passengers, The
Travis residence is being heavily guarded
Altogether fifty detectives are now at work
on the case.
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Death of Mrs. Bufaloe.

Mrs. Mollie Buffaloe died at her home on
street at four o'clock yesterday
She had long been a sufferer
from consumption, and leaves two small
one of whom is now very i'll in
Rex Hospital. The funeral will be con
Quoted at half past ten o'clock this morn
ing by Rev. J. c. Nassee.
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TO UNITE THE CHURCHES.
First Days Labor Toward Merging PresbYtel =
iaus and Cumberland Presbyterian,
(Ry the Associated Press.l

(Hy INC ASsOclated PfesS
st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 29.-The first days
labor toward a. merging of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian and the Presbyterian
denominations was accomplished today at
the Southern Hotel by a committee OF
twelve appointed by the Cumberland
Presbyterian committee. Tomorrow IN
another parlor of the Southern Hotel
committee of ten, appointed for the same
purpose of fraternity and union" by the
Presbyterian assembly will meet.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Commit
tee is to continue its sessions and on
Thursday the two committees Will meet
jointly, to continue in joint session day
after day until basis of agreement can
be reached.
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Mellen to be Chosen President.
(By the Associated Press !

(By the Associated Press.)
ST. Paul, Mimi Sept. 29.-The Dispatch
says today:
1t has just transpired that on Thurs
day last Charles S. Mellen, president of
the Northern Pacific, rendered to the di-
fectors OF that road his resignation as
president, and it was accepted. 1t is now
announced That October Il he will be the
unanimous choice of the directors of the
New York and New Haven for the prs 81
dency OF that company and on October
o. ne viii assume the duties of his rev
position.
) f. d. Underwood. of the Erie, and W.
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RILO IS IN FLAMES.
Roar Of Artillery Announcing an En- GO gemel t
Between Turks and Insurgents Heard.
(By the Associated Press

I
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. pa dispatch
from Rilo monastery says the town of
Razlog has been in flames since Sunday
night.
The insurgents are attacking Butchevo
and severe fighting is reported to be go
ing on between the insurgent bands and
the Turkish troops The sound of artil-
lery is plainly heard at Rio.
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Buggy Upset.

A runaway created some excitement on
Hillsboro street, near st. Mary's yester-
day morning. Mr.. Leslie Jordan was on
his way to school with his two sisters in
buggy, when the horse became fright
ened. Mr.. Jordan held the horse but
its struggles upset the buggy, Mr. Jor-
dan and one of his sisters being caught
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Broken Hearted Husband Suicide.
1Rv the Associated Press

Galveston Texas, Sept. 29.-Robert
Bonsall, ffty-four years old, from New
York. connected with the land department
of the Santa Fe Railroad killed himself
today The cause was dependency over
the death of his wife. The remains will be
taken to New York. He left note di
recting his brother-in-law, Charles Steyn,
of Denver, to take charge of his estate.
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Anenr W E. Gwaltney.

Yesterday in the Federal court motion
was made and an order allowed for The
publication of w E. Gwaltney as a bank
rupt, and that he appears before the court
on November II to show cause dhy Inc
should not be adjudged bankrupt.
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Big Fire at Monterey.
(By the Associated Press.l

Wy VIC -A77SJNItttOU I INooFJ
Montery, Sept. 29.-Fire destroyed the
entire plant OF the Industrial Cotton and
Furniture Company early today. The loss
probably will exceed $2oo,0 partially in
surcd. The origin of the fire is unknown,
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GIVE Lost Ten pounds -

A man says. uLook at this" And he
over-laps his coat to show how loose it
is There are some people who can lose
fat to advantage, but the loss of flesh is
one of the accepted evidences of failing
health. AS f1esh-inaking processes begin
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A Victory for Wolcott.

(By the Associated Press.)
enver, Cole, Sept 29.--Former United
es Senator Edward o. Wclcott won "a
sive victory today in the contest be
the Republican State Central Com
ee between the rival factions in this
~ and aftelward at the State Conven-
on. The committee, by vote of II to
, placed the Wolcott delegation on the
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the entire five years" writes Mr.. J. Milton
Unger, of McConnellsburg, Pa. cHer heart was
days but only received temporary relief She
got very poor in flesh and bought one bottle
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery from
our druggist and after taking it she said she felt
like new woman. Has no more trouble with
stomach and bowels and has pain nor bloat-
ing. Has gained fifteen pounds in weight"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation and biliousress.
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Mrs Davis Improving.

(By the Associated Press.)
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept 29.-It was report
ed at the Castle Inn today that Mrs. JEFF
ferson Davis had passed restful night
and was steadily improving.