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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
The Jewish Petition to the Car.
(By the Asgociated Press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, July 9.-Secretary Hay was
in further conference today with some
Of the Jewish leaders, and communicated
to them the Presidents desire that they
should call at Oyster Bay next Tuesday
to consult respecting the disposition to be
made of the Jewish petition to Russia
The secretary took occasion to empha-
size the Presidents desire that there
should be no further delay in the sub
mission of the petition So that it viii be
ready next week.
1t is probable that the course to be pur-
SIZED will consist in the dispatch of cable
grams to Mr.. Riddle, United States Charge
at st. Petersburg, directing him to in
auire of the Russian government whether
it is willing to receive petition, the
nature of which will be briefly outlined
by Mr. Riddle, and further proceedings
VIII be governed by the Russian answer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Picnic to Cape Fear River.

The Hillsboro Street Christian Sunday
School will go on their annual picnic to
Cane Fear River. at Ellington, via Raj
eigh and Cape Fear road next TUESDAY.
July 18th. Fare: Fore those not mem
bers of schools, adults S5c. round trip:
between and IL years, 45c. round trip:
under 6 years. free.
The train will leave the shet at Union
depot at 730 a. m. sharp, returning at
p. M. This promises to be one OF the
best outings of the season. Be sure to
go and take some friend with you. The
picnicers will be conveyed across the river
by wagons
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
LIST, L|ST,L|ST YOUR
PROPERTY,
All Townships Save Raleigh
Will be in Monday.
Board Of Equalization Judge PEBBLES viii be
Asked to Charge Grand Jury as to
Tax-Lisiing.

All of the tax listers and assessors books
viii be in by Monday from all the town
ships except Raleigh. In Raleigh town
ship over ten per cent. of the regular
list still remains unlisted, although now
ten days of grace have passed. 1t is said
that Judge PEBBLES will be asked to
charge the grand jury at the soming term
of court to take the matter up.
The delay in the listing of property in
Raleigh township will necessitate another
meeting of the Board of Equalization,
which meets according to law on Monday
to equalize the valuation, SO that each
tract or lot or piece of personal property
shall be entered on the list at Its true
value in money. This Board settles all
disputes between property owners and
assessors. The board is composed of the
County Commissioners and the ehalrmen
of the boards of list-takers and assessors
of the several townships. The chairmen
of the Board of County Commissioners act
as chairman of the Board of Equalization
and lay before them the returns of the
list-takers and assessors.
Lie <tCts III bCStiOH los thus
defines the duties of the Board of Equal
ization:
Said board shall equalize the valua-
ton so that each tract or lot or article
OF personal property shall be entered on
the tax list at its true value in money.
and for this purpose they shall observe the
following rules: a. They shall raise the
valuation of such tracts or lots of prop
erty or articles Of personal property, in
Guiding Stocks bonds and shares in all in
corporated companies, except such as are
specifically exempt by lay, as in their
opinion have been returned below their
true value, to such price or sum as they
may believe to be the true value thereof
90 They shall reduce the valuation of
such tracts and lots or articles Of person
al property as in their opinion have been
returned above their true value as com
pared with the average valuation of real
and personal property, including stocks,
bonds and shares of all incorporated com
panles of such county. In regard to real
property they shall have due regard to the
relative situation, quality of SOIL i'm
provements, natural and artificial adyant-
ages possessed by each tract or lot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
WILMINGTON EXCURSION.

On Wednesday, July 22d the Seaboard
Air inc Railway will run special train
from Raleigh to Wilmington, taking pas
sengers from all stations up to and in
Guiding Hamlet. Leaving Raleigh 900 a
m. Returning, leaves Wilmington 1880
D. m. on 23d.
The following schedule and low round
trip rates will be found very attractive:
Leave Raleigh 900 a. M, $225, Cary 9:2O
a. M, 1925, Apex 9:35 a. M, $500, Mon
cure 1915 a. m. $500, Sanford 10:45 a. IN.
$1.75, Aberdeen 1857 a. m. $1.75. Ham
let 1880 p. m. $3.50. Correspondingly
low rates are given from intermediate
stations not named above. Ask your sta
ton agen for flyer giving full particulars.
Special low rates at the famous Seashore
Hotel, Wrightsville Beach. This trip will
be one of the most delightful of all the
season and you should make arrange
ments to go.
For further information address H. s.
Leard, t. p A, or Christian & Wealth
ers, managers, Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
PERSONALS.

Mr.. c. H. Belvin went to Clayton yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Ashley Horne, Of Clayton, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. l.. A. Carr, of Durham, is visitor
to the city on his way TO Morehead City.
Mr. r. L. Vernon, of Charlotte, was
III the city yesterday on his way to Colds
boro.
Rev. j. H. Shore, of Franklinton, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr. r. E. Darlington. of Sanford, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. f. King, of Greensboro, was here
yesterday.
Congressman r. N. Page, of Biscoe, is
in the city.
Mr.. Donnell Gillian, of Tarboro, is in
the city.
Mr.. ]. D. Larkins, of Clinton, reached
here yesterday.
Messrs. r. G.. Camp, j. Nj. Brewer, Jr,
and C. L. Davie, of Wake Forest, We're
here yesterday.
Prof. Allan ]. Barwick, of Goldsboro.
was in the city yesterday
Mr.. Henry r. Bryan, Jr., of Goldsboro,
is in the city.
Mr. Rawley Galloway has returned to
the city from Morehead.
DR.. w. II. Boone, of Morrisville, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr. NJ. Ashby Lambert left yesterday
for a visit to Spencer.
Rev. Plato Durham after spending some
day here with relatives, left yesterday for
Durham.
Gen B. S. Royster arrived in the city
yesterday from Oxford
Rev T. N Ivey returned to the city
yesterday from Oriental. where he at
tended the district conference.
Mr. j. c. Caddell, of the Raleigh Times,
has returned from a visit to Thomasville.
Prof. #. S. Blair, of Guilford College,
after a visit to his brother, Mr.. l. G..
Blair. left yesterday for home.
Prof. John A. Simpson, of the State
School for the Blind, left yesterday morn
ing for Richmond, where he will spend
the summer.
Prof. ]. B. Carlyle went to Wake Forest
yesterday morning. He delivered a splen
did address at the A. and M. Summer
School Thursday night.
Mr. w. W. Holding, of Wake Forest,
spent Thursday night in the city and left
yesterday morning for Bufflao Lithia
Springs
Mr. Hugh Morson left yesterday morn
ing for Morehead, where he will spend his
two weeks vacation.
Mr.. Herbert E. Norris, after a business
trip to different parts of the State, re-
turned to the city yesterday
Mr.. Elmer Shaffer. who has been to
Durham on legal business, returned to the
city yesterday.
Mr. Thomas Rand, of the firm of Dobbn
& Ferrall, left yesterday for a visit to his
brother, Mr.. p. B. Rand, who lives in
Atlanta
Master Neville Brown left yesterday
morning for a visit to relatives in Dur
ham.
Mr. Lenwood Davis, who has been here
for a few days, visiting friends, left yes
terday for Wake Forest, where he will
visit his parents.
Mr.. H. L. Holleman, of Lake View,
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. Thos. T. Pace, of Jelico, Tenn, Is
in the city visiting relatives.
Mr.. Leon Oettinger, of Kinston, is
visitor to the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
A Palmetto State Tragedy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbia, S. c., July 81. w Ram
mage, man of prominence, was killed
today by John w. Wham also of good
standing in this county. The killing oc
Cured in Whams yard, six miles from
Laurens, S. c., where Rammage had gone
on request of Mrs. Wham to make peace
between her husband and Thomas Simp-
son. a neighbor. It was alleged that
Wham's conduct toward a 15-year-old
daughter of Simpson was reprchensible.
After the shooting Wham fled and has
not been caught. There was great ex-
element in the county Whams wife
aided in his escape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11

THE ONLY AUTHORIZED LIFE OF
Pope Leo Mi. Written with the en-
couragement, appreciation and blessing
OF His Holiness, by Mgr. Bernard
OReilly, D. d., LII. D.. who for eight
years lived in the Vatican as Domestic
Prelate to the Pope. This distinguished
American author was summoned to
Rome and appointed by the Pope as his
official biographer. Approved and rec
ognized by Cardinal Gibbons and all
church authorities as the only official
biography of the Pope. Over 800 pages,
magnifcently illustrated. Unparalleled
opportunity for agents. Best commis-
sion. Elegant outfit free. Send Is cents
for postage The John G. Winston Co.,
71S Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
9-12t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Gold Enlarged for Export.

(By the Associated Press)
New York, July 10.-Barring. Magoun &
Company today engaged $35O,OOO in gold
for shipment to Europe tomorrow, and
Heidelbach, Ickelheiber & Company in
creased their engagements to 81 ,250, 900
making a total of 81, 100000 engaged for
shipment tomorrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Edward to Roosevelt.
(By the Associated Pressl

(By the Associated Press.l
Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 1O--King Ed
ward last night. sent the following mes
sage of friendship to the President:
Il have great pleasure in entertaining
Admiral Cotton and the captains of his
squadron, and have just proposed your
health with every feeling of cordiality and
friendship"
reply will be sent by President Roose-
veit upon his return to Sycamore Hill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Once a Banker of Louisburg.

Especial to News and Observer)
Louisburg, N. c., July civilian p.
Webb. who died this week at Blackstone.
Va, once conducted a banking business
here and also at Nashville. this State He
served as quartermaster in the Confede-
rate army, being attached to Missis-
sippi regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
MAJOR M'PHEErERy FUNERAL.
Will Take Place Saturday Afternoon From the
Presbyterian Church

The funeral of the late Major A. M. Nc
Pheeters will be conducted at $50 on
Saturday afternoon from the First Pres
byterian Church, the services being by
Rev. A. H. Vincent, and the interment in
lakewood cemetery. 1t is expected that
by that time the entire family viii be
present, some coming from Maine and
some from Missouri and Georgia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Danny Has a Cracked Skull.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
London, July 1O.-"Danny" Maher. the
American jockey, had a serious motor car
accident near Caterham. Surrey. today He
was thrown out of an automobile, frac-
tured the base of his skull and sustained
other injuries. London specialist was
summoned to attend him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Still in jail.

Especial to News and .,Observer)
Wilson, July 9.-The meh recently tried
at the special term of Wilson county
court for the murder of T. Percy Jones are
still in Jail. The bond of $4,000 required
of each of them has not been given.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Stratton Succeeds Merrill.
(By the Associated Press. ]

(By the Associated Press.)
Mobile, Ala, July 9.-Col F. b Merrill
having sold his interests in the Mobile,
Jackson and Kansas City Railroad, re-
signed the office of president of that road
today. An election was held which re-
suited in the choice of w D. Stratton,
of New York, president; w. A. Stanton.
New York, vice-president; j. It. Odell, New
York. advisor of the executive officers
Pierce G. Butler, secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
The General is Better.


Gainesville, Ga, July 9-The condi-
ton of General Longstreet is materially
improved tonight.
After returning from a visit to the
general late this afternoon his physician.
DR.. E. p. Hall, gave out the following
statement:
General Longstreet is much better
In fact, l found his condition so much
more satisfactory, that we have indefinite
ly postponed the operation"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS

Having qualified as administrators of the
estate of Miss Jennie III. Miller, deceased
late Of Wake county this is to notify all
persons having claims against said estate
to present >the same to the undersigned
on or before the 25th day of May, 1904
or this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery, and all persons Indebted to said
estate will please make immediate nav
ment.
HENRY MILLER,
5-26-1w6w. Administrator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
First Tobacco Here.

MT. s L. Cooper. of Holly Springs. yes
terday brought to the city the first load
OF tobacco of the season. This is early
for tobacco to come in, five DAYS earlier
than the first receipt last year
The Raleigh leaf market will onon an
August 4th, and everything points "a 4
most successful season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Teachers Examinations.

superintendent w G. Clements yester-
day held the regular semi annual exami-
nation of candidates for certificates to
teach in the Wake county public schools.
Six of the candidates examined were la
dies
Today the colored applicants will be ex-
amined.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
A Few Stones Hurled at the Cars
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Richmond Va, July 9-There were no
strike incidents of Importance today.
There is some throwing of stones at cars
in the suburbs. but as a rule there is no
trouble, the cars of all lines running very
nearly on the ante-strike schedules, and
being pretty well patronized. The troops
are quite rapidly leaving the city now
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
volponi is Buried.
lBx the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Rome, July 1O.-The funeral of Mgr
Volponi, the late Secretary of the Consis-
torial Congregation who was stricken with
apoplexy at the Vatican Wednesday and
who died yesterday, was held today
The Pope has not yet been informed Of
Mgr Volopin's death
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11

DESIRABLE POSITIONS sECURED-WE
can assist you in securing desirable
position it matters not where you live
or what your occupation, profession or
trade may be. Write today and los
how. National Business Opportunity
Company. Suite 62-19 Home Llfe Bmlu.
ing, Washington, d. g.
6-17-wed. sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
FOR LOSS OF APPETITE

TAKE HoRSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE.
Excels III treatment of women and chill
dren, for debility and loss Of appetite
Supplies the needed nerve food and
tonic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
WATER BILLS DUE.

Water bills are now due and payable at
the office of the Wake Water Company
on or before the 18th inst. All deliquents
will be cut off after that day.
e. b. Balm,
Superintendent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Jettisons Part of Her Cargo
(By the Associated Press !

(By the Associated Press.)
Manila, July 10.-The Italian bark In
dus, from Pensacola, for Genoa, arrived
here on the Sth instant. leaking. and re-
ports having jettisoned a portion of her
cargo and lost some sails during gale
which she encountered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
DR.. Skinner Improving.

Rev Dr. t. E. Skinner, who is at
Jackson Springs, i'll. is still improving.
His daughter, Mrs. McGhec, has returned
to the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
One Hundred Go on Strike.
(By the Associated Press. !

Wy tIIt lAshUCIdItU 7 ItSS.J
Chattanooga, Tenn, July Hoover 100
men, carpenters and helpers at work on
the new soldiers home at Johnson City.
went on strike today, demanding nile
hour scale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11
Dead at the Ropes End.
(By the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Folkston. Ga, July 10.-Dennis Miller,
colored. was hanged today for the murder
of another negro a year ago. Miller :
case went through to the Supreme court
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11

For Whooping Cough use
CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-11

SMOKE La Josephine" and Young
Fritz"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Saves Two From Death.

ssOur little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whooping cough and
bronchitis, }" writes Mrs. W. X. Hayi
land, Of Armonk, N. Y, ''but when all
other remedies failed, we saved her life
with DR. Kings New Discovery. Our
niece, who had Consumption in an ad-
vanced stage, also used this wonderfuI
medicine and today she is perfel lt:y
we'll" Desperate throat and lung dis
eases yield to DR.. Kings New Disc0v-
ery as to NO other medicine on earth.
Infallible for Coughs and Colds. SOC
and s1.00 bottles guaranteed by Fl. H..
Bateman. Trial bottles free.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

The local Y's and Z. 4. LIS are
planning q social in the near fu-
ture. They are both wide awake
organisations and mean to accom-
plish something for the progress
of the temperance cause. The
Y's held their last meeting with
Mrs. L M. Brown. After the
business session = pleasant even
ing was spent playing Finch.
Pass SUPT.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

The North D .l1otan is q new
monthly that has recently made
disappearance. It is published
at Farg., by Fred Z. johnson and
isa very interesting magazine.
The publication will use it's best
Andeavors to build up Fargo, Class
scounty-and North Dakota, 90
says its editor. The Courier
heartily Joins the balance Of the
balance Of the newspaper fratern'
ity in wishing Bro. johnson sue
cess with his North Dakotan.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Teachers Examination.

The next regular state teachers ex-
animation will be held in the court
house in Cooperstown, Friday and Sat
urday, Oct. 30 and 81. Applicants
should provide themselves with pens
and ink, paper will be furnfshed at the
Office. Examination begins at 9 O'Clock
q. m. the first day.
CLARA FEIR1Na,
Supt Of Schools.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
THE COURIER,
ny Srey -. 0rutskone

"a. NJ. Burt, assistant superin-
tendentsof the Northern Pacific,
has been appointed division sup,
erintendent Of the Dakota divis.
on TO succeed G. J. Wilson, re.
signed. He win assume his du,
ties at once. Mr.. Burt has had
charge Of the Winnipeg brancf
of the n. p. and is said to be q
experienced railroad man.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

81 The ROlla Star makes q very
good point in the following: One
practice, chat il not enacted into
1hw should at least be tabhshed
. q custom, and this is thAte every
threshing machine be thoroughly
cleaned after each setting and
before moving OF the place to an,
other. It will prevent the scat
tering Of foul seed alongits tracks
and spreading them ON the neigh,
bor's premises.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
T<mp<ranr< Nof<s.

.s+s ( so. + r.
The Fourteenth Annual Con-
vention Of the Woman s Christian
Temperance Union held ct May.
vile was was characterised by g
spiritof high purpose and enthus-
iasm which has sseld0m been
equalled by these yearly councils.
The addresses Of welcome from
Hon. Judge Ames for the bust
ness men, President Carhart for
the Teachers, Prot. Wallace for
the city schools, Mrs. Schlosser
for the home W. G.. T. u. gave evi
deuce not only Of the hospitality
Of Msyvills but an earnest and
hearty sympathy with the prin-
cipals there represented. These
gentlemenalso State Supt. Stock.
we'll, each gave the Organization
earnest words Of praise and com
msndation in recognition Of the
work it has accomplished in N.
D., and throughout the world.
Rev. Anna Shaw gave the inspira
tion Of her ma 5Letic power in
mastery address delivered Sun
day evening, to q house crowded
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

We notice that efforts are again
beng put forth by the people Of
Oberor and Minnewaulkan TO get
that reservation opened to settle
ment and we do hope that they
will succeed in their efforts. Dur.
ing the past 10 years the writer
has had occasion to cross this
reservation at least once . yesr
and we must confess that letting
this land lay there practical
wilderness with every foot Of land
around it settled, looks nothing
short Of ridiculous. Instead Of
the land being q blessing to the
Indians it looks more like a curse
as less of it is cultivated today
than eighteen years ago and the
Indians seem to be in worse shape
today despite the fact that thegov'
ernment has expended hundreds
Of thousands of dollars for the
bettermentof their condition dur.
ing that time. Here lies some over
900 quarter sections Of land out.
side Of the Indian allotments and
not y foot Of It is cultivated and
never will be as long as it
Is left to the Indians to do, while
Fit was opened to settlement it
would be only q few years before
# would be as productive as any
ladd in the state. Langdon Re
publican.