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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
BRYAN TO ACT AS EXECUTOR.
The Objection to Him by Mrs, Benefits cOur-
sci OverrCled.
lBy the Associated Press.)

New Haven, Conn, Nov, I'm the
Probate court today William j. Bryan
was admitted to act as executor OF the
will of Philo S. Bennett, an objection to
him made by Mrs. Benefits counsel be-
ing overruled The amount Of the bond
was fixed at $350,OO0 Counsel on both
sides indicate that an appeal will be
taken.
Judge Stoddard, Mrs. BENEFITS counsel,
protested against Mr. Bryan as executor.
He said:
Your honor has decided that that seal
ed letter is not part OF the will. We
shall insist upon the performance of his
duty as executor if Mr.. Bryan is to act as
such. But if there is any lingering sus
picion that he intends to take an appeal
it is not right that he Shall qualify also
as executor. He cannot serve two masters
in this matter. If he intends to uphold
the law as your honor has spoken it in
you decision it will be contrary to the
law to undertake to destroy that will.
should not think that he would want to
feel that his duty as trustee might In
iuence him against his duty as executor
again protest against the qualification
Of william j. Bryan as an executor"
Mr. Newton contended that Mr.. Bryan's
duty as executor in no way conflicted with
his other duty under the will.
Judge Cleaveland ruled that he had no
discretion in the matter and had no right
to prevent Mr.. Bryan from qualifying as
executor
Later Mr. Bryan said to the court:
$50 far as acting as executor IS con
cerned | was asked to act by the testator,
and as l have said publicly, | feel l
ought to do it unless the court appoints
some one vino is interested in carrying
out the will instead of attempting to de-
feat it,
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TIE HOTTEST COON In DIXIE.
An Original Eusical Comedy at the New Mol
umental theatre.

The most diverting novelty of the CON-
Ing theatrical week is that promised al
the New Monumental Theatre Oh WeGnes
day night, the Hottest Coon IN Dixie
has lived up to its ramc and beyond it
The entire performance scintillates with
a sparkle of originality that has made il
one of the most popular of all travelling
organizations. 1t is primarily the only
recognized high class colored company In
the United States.
1t is really a colored comic opera pro
duction. The music is not only original
and of a specially written character. but
it is of the catchiest possible order. The
principals are talented to the highest de
gree, and of acknowledged reputation
Vocally there is no better chorus in the
country, while in physical attractiveness
it is far superior to those OF many of the
more pretentious organizations. The
Hottest Coon in Dixie" abounds and fair
ly revels in laughter and tasty furious
fun.
Whenever 1.-The Hottest Coon in Dixie
Is announced to appear, theatre goers
always know that they will see an origin
al musical comedy presented by clever
and talented colored people. 1t makes one
laugh as it is full of brighZ, wholesome
fun 1.-The Great Black Carl in The
role of Rastus, the Dixey quartette and
the Grundy trio are features OF the per
Torrance. The comedy contains numer-
Gus very pretty drills, ensembles and
marches which are far above the ordin-
airy. 1t is booked to appear at the New
Monumental Theatre on Wednesday night
OF this week.
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They will also buy number CT mules
and carts. 1t is the intention to get the
four roads which will be maca damized
lrst, graded. SO that by early spring
they can begin the work of macadamiz-
ing them. The roads will only be graded
at the present time where they do not
follow the old road The first four roads
to be macadamized will be the Asheboro
street road. the Battle Ground road, the
road leading to the county home and the
one leading to High Point The exact
location of the road leading to the county
home has not been decided on, but Will
BE- one of the first roads macadamzed.
The commission hopes to have all the ma
chinery here and sufficient rock crushed
to go to work macadamjzing the roads
By early spring or before that time if the
weather permits.
1t is consoling to be able to report oIe
sale of tobacco. the price of which salts
fed both warehouseman and farmer. Mr..
W. d. Palmer, of Level Cross sold here
yesterday a single load of tobacco for
$I57. 1t averaged a fraction under II
cents per pound. Some of it sold as
high as 35 cents per pound. while gocc
deal of it brought such prices as 30, %,
10 and 161h cents The tobacco was sod
at the Planters Warehouse, the proprle-
tors of which say that The condition Of
the market is getting more favorable
than it was earlier in the season.
w. Miller Coward, of New York, hos
arrived to open branch office III
Greensboro for J. H. Sloan, cotton buyer
of Charlotte.
The Southsidc, that portion OF the city
south of the Southern depot-is keeping
up its part of the city's reputation Tor
Stores and dwellings, continue
TO go up and find occupants as fast as
Four new business houses
have Just been completed on South Elm.
Just beyond Lewis street, two, Of which
belong to John A. Hodgin and two 10
C. p. Frazier, while c. G. Townsend has
another approaching completion. On the
same street, the South Greensboro bank,
a branch of the Southern Loan and Trust
Company, has opened for business. Va
cant lots in that section sell at good
prices, one being disposed OF recently for
$105 front foot, while the one adjoin-
ing cannot be bought at all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Til Ora, de Block Bul ned.
(By the Associated Press. }

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. THE Grarde
Block, four story brick building III
Olathe, Kan, 90 miles southwest of here
was totally destroyed by fire tonight The
building occupied a half block in the
principal street of Olathe and in it were
the Grange Opera Auditorium, the
Grange Hotel, large general store and
Offices play was going on when the
fire started and panic was narrowy
averted when the alarm was given as a
large crowd was witnessing the perform
anoe.
1t is believed that no one was hurt
however. At a late hour the fire had
been placed under control by Kansas
City fire company. The loss is estimated
at $500. 900.
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ter to advance their cause to detach them
selves henceforth from the control of both
great political parties which divide the
country, to organize themselves in every
State into an independent body of voters,
and to WELD the ballot in their hands with
an eye single to the preservation of the
rights conferred on them and their breth-
rem in the South by the 14th and 18th
amendments.
Archibald H. Grimke, former Minister
to Hayti, presided at the meeting, and
among the guests were Granville Martin
and w. Moncure Trotter, who was recent
ly sentenced to Jail for disturbing meet
ing at which Booker T. Washington was
delivering an address, but were later par
doned,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Kiln and Lumbar Burned
(Kinston Free Press.)

The dry kiln and 10000 feet of lumber
belonging to ID. f. Edwards & Company,
was destroyed by fire at their plant, about
four miles from Kinston, last night, ell.
failing a loss of 50 900 or more with no
insurance.
The fire was discovered at l o'clock
this morning. by a colored man who
slept in a shanty near the mill. The
cause of the fire was defective fiues IL
the dry kiln and when discovered was
small, but owing to lack OF help at the
start and the distance to water the fire
gained such Roadway that it could not be
put out when the crowd gathered. The
saw mill and lot of lumber was not
burned.
Mr.. d. E. Edwards, head of the com
pany, is son of Mr.. q. Edwards, of the
mantel company in this city, but the
milling company is in no way connected
with the mantel company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Ali Right at Goldsboro

The good news has come that the
morning train from Greensboro and Raj
eigh on the Southern will connect at
Goldsboro with the Atlantic Coast Line
passenger from Rocky Mount, due Will
,uington at 1910 a. m. The Atlantic
Coast Line IL to be thanked for tie
change Train No. Al will leave Rocky
Mount 40 minutes earlier and will wait
at Goldsboro so minutes. Passengers vii!
be able to get breakfast at Goldsboro
The train will arrive Wilmington the
same time, at 1910. But 50 far no change
has been made at Selma. The Corpora.
ton Commission has the matter in hand
and is merely giving the roads an OPP
pcrtunity to arrange things themseives
before issuing an order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Talking Oyer Extra Session Work
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Nov. IA conference to
review the work to be done at the extra
session of Congress and to discuss matters
of legislation during the regular session,
was held at the White House today be-
tween President Roosevelt and Senators
Allison. of Iowa; Aldrich of Rhole Island;
Crllom, of Illinois, Platt, of Connecticut;
Hale, of Maine, and Spooner, of Wiscon-
SIN
In view of the prompt action of the adj
ministration in recognizing the new Re-
public of Panama, it was stated that no
legislation on that score would be abso-
lutely necessary although it might be de-
sirable to give the President authorize
ton to conduct canal negotiations with
the new republic An Endorsement by
Congress of the Presidents action in recog-
nizing the Republic of Panama may take
the form of providing diplomatic agents
for the new republic.
The question of financial legislation was
discussed. but no conclusion looking to a
change of the general understanding that
no general financial legislation will be
undertaken at the call session was reach
ed.
The Cuban reciprocity legislation was
discussed for some time and the possible
differences between the Senate and the
House considered. All agreed that 1t
would not be wise to have contest wit! b
the House over the form of legislation.
and that an understanding should be
reached. 1t is believed no question will
lie raised BY Senators as TO the form OF
the bill. and that the legislation will be
PASSED speedily as possible. The
SeEatc will be inclined to accept any
measure the House may pass that will
rut the treaty into effect, and will endorse
the eighth article regrding non-intcrfcr-
once with the sugar duty during the life
Of the treaty.
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The Nashville on pat!o' Duty
nv the Associated Press. }

Colon, Nov. THE United States gun
boat Nashville is doing patrol duty in the
vicinity of Porto Bello and the cruiser
Atlanta is under orders to patrol in the
other direction and doubtless will go to
Bocas Del Toro, as it IS important tllat
the port shall be in the hands OF the Re
public of Panama, as otherwise the COLON
ban government could swarm 1T with
troons and be a constant menace to the
new republic.
The public manifestations OF JOY CON
tinue throughout the length and breadth
of tbe isthmus. 1t is not forced enthu
siasm. but a real expression of Joy that
the nopulation are once for all delivered
from the yoke of their oppressors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
This is Equivalent to an
Election.
ADDRESS BY The NOMINEE
the Republican Caucus are Unanimous in
Chosing Him. Williams ef Mississipps
tlo ored by the Democrats in
Their Caucus
By the Ascot tel I'rc.s.)

Was1l .ton, Nov -. the caucus oil
the Rspuhl can reml ers OF the House OF
Representatives. neld in the hall of the
Hedse tonight, R, res ,ntative Joseph G.
Cannon, of Illinois, was unanimously
chosen as Tic candidate OF the majority
for Speaker of the House. This action
assures his election Monday.
MIR. Cannon, addressing the caucus
said:
1.-THE Speaker is the servant, not the
master; and any speaker who does not
understand this relation and act accord
ingly cannot properly perform his func
ton and is not entitled to the respect
and confidence of the House. A govern
ment of the people is necessarily a gov
eminent through party; which is but
another name tor organizations "a CO.
operation of those who agree as to thu,
proper policy for the Republic.
1.-THE Republican party stands for these
policies that have in the main prevailed
slice 1861, under which IN forty years,
from comparatively small nalion we
have grown to be first among the ma
tions of the earth.
Under these policies We enjoy mate
rial we'll being exceeding that OF any for
ner period in our existence.
1T is not strange, under these condl-
lions. that a comparatively small num-
Der of people should seek to over-capital-
ize the machinery of production and ex-
change. But the refusal of the multi
tude to invest its savings in such over
capitalization has destroyed flctiNous
values, and the recovery from local IN
digestion arising from consumption of
wind and water Is assured.
~.Needed legislation was wisely enacted
under the lead of the Republican party
by the last Congress and the laws OF the
country are being enforced by the execu-
tive, as the constitution contemplated,
by this administration and through the
courts.
"Under these conditions, in my judgment
our policy should be to consider and enact
proper legislation covering the convention
for reciprocal trade between the United
States and Cuba; to make generous, not
extravaganza appropriations at the regular
session of Congress for the public service;
then to adjourn and return to our homes;
ana lne people, SetllLS IiiC Scdl u tip
proval upon our action, will do the re-
maindcr, working out their own saliva
tion.'
A resolution was adopted making the
elective officers of the House in the last
Congress the nominees of the caucus for
the 5Sth Congress They are Alexander
Mcdowell Clerk of the House; Henry
Casson, Sergeat-at-Arms; Frank B. Lyon,
Doorkeeper; ]. C. McElroy, Postmaster,
and Rev Henry d. Couden, Chaplain.
Representative Payne, of New York,
moved that the rules of the 57th Congress
be adopted for the 5Sth. Representative
Hepburn Qowa) moved to amend so as to
make them the rules for forty days. He
said If that was done he would make an
effort to have the ruies amended In three
or four particulars.
The amendment was lost by vote OF
1O3 TO 81, when the original motion was
carried.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Wants Dyrr Police Com missioner.
1Ru the Associated Pressl

New York, Nov. THE Mail and Elk
press says today that Colonel George B.
Dyer, commander of the Twelfth Regi
ment, New York National Guard. has
been asked by Mayor-elect Mcclellan to
accept the office of Commissioner OF po-
lice under the new city administration
According to the Mail and Express he has
the offer under consideration. Colonel
Dyer is a son of former Governor Elisha
Dyer. is banker and served in the Span
ish-American War as major OF volun-
teers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
If We Accept. We Get Goa Station Now
(By the Associated Press. }


Havana, Nov. THE Cuban govern
ment today handed to United States Mini
dster Squiers, a proposition, which, il
accepted by the United States, will re-
suit in the immediate turning over the
Guantanamo naval station TO the United
States. The turnover includes the public
ground and the portions purchased by
the Cuban government but does not in
clude the parcels still unacquired. The
United States will have immediate control
of large areas of land on both sides of
the bay, inclusive of the entrance, on
which the lights. ETC., are situated and
all the private properties within the area
will be purchased on terms practically
agreed upon, excepting that of the Cuba
Eastern Railroad, a New York company,
which is seeking permission to establish
terminus within the area.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Bacon On a Higher Hook.
lRy the Associated Press. J

Washington, Nov. I'll. NJ Bacon, at
present chief clerk TO the Third Assistant
Postmaster General has been appointed
temporarily as chief OF the classification
division. of the Postoffce Department,
succeeding William II. Landyoight, whose
resignation recently was asked for by the
Postmaster General Arthur NJ. Travis.
clerk in the department, has been named
TO succeed Mr.. Bacon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Out Of Jail

William Hinton, charged with an assault
on his wife and under $50 peace war
rant in jail was released yesterday and
the bond put at s25 cash for thirty days.
He ,yas tried before Justice Hefiln and
his peace bond put al $50. this being given
hv Mr.. w. c. Brewer, of Wake Forest.
but Mr. Brewer withdrew the bond and
Hinton had to so back TO jail. While
out he had made M with his wife and
spent some money on her. so it is probable
that al the end Of thirty DAYS all viii be
happy and he will get his S25 back.
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Orchid Collec lion Destroyed
tBy the Associated Press.)

ST. Louis. Mo-, Nov. IA loss that can
not be estimated on a monetary OASIS,
was caused by fire. which today destroy
ed one of the finest orchid collections IN
tho world, besides other valuable and rare
plants in the Missouri botanical lShaw -
gardens in this city. Four hot houses
we're ruined by the fire. which originated
in an overheatcd furnace pipe IN the boller
room. Several of the plants destroyed are
said to be the only ones of their kind III
the world.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Jury on Farris Case Hang and Scatter
(By the Associated Press }

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. THE jury
before which Senator Frank H. Farris
was tried on the charge of bribery in con
nection with alum legislation, came into
court today and reported that it had failed
to agree on a verdict. Senator Farris
was tried on direct charge Of receiving
81 900 and distributing it among seven
members of the Committee on Criminal
Jurisprudence for holding up the bill IN
PRODUCED to amend the law prohibiting the
use Of alum in baking. powders.
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(Bv the Associated Press

New York Nov. John Turner, the
English anarchist, must submit 20 depof-
tetion, according to a decision by Judge
Iacorbe in the United States Circuit
Court today Turner sought through a
writ Of habeas corpus, to escape the de-
portation ordered by the Washington Of
fcials. Pending an appeal to the SUI
IRENE Court at Washington, which IT is
understood, will be taken. Turner must
remain in custody on Ellis Island until
hte case is finally settled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
The Blocka de Raise d.
nv Tho Associated Press.

IBy N" 4NeSOVfdTEH { It~S'I
Washington Nov. captain BriSgS
ri the cruiser Baltimore cabled he Navy
Department today from Puerto Plata, On
the north coast CT San Domingo. an
nouncins his arrival there and stating
that tho Cherokee was diSeharging her
cargo. This indicates that the block
ade has been raised.
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Died of His Injuries.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Rockingham, n. c.. Nov. Mr.. c. A.
Winsor, the yard conductor who was so
seriously injured in the wreck at the
coal chute at Hamlet few nights since
died yesterday morning at O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
THE EAST BKEArHEs EASIER.
Japan and Russia appear to bs 4 bout to Beach
an Agreement.
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin, Nov. THE negotiations be-
tween Russia and Japan have so far ad-
vanced that the Associated Press is off,
cially informed that the announcement
of settlement may be expected soon.
The terms of the agreement are not
disclosed here 1t is only reported that
a friendly adjustment of the differences
between Russia and Japan is now as
good as reached and that all prospect OF
war has disappeared.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
NJ Clellan Had No Election Expenses
Try the Associated Press.l

Albany, n. Y, Nov 7.-Certificates of
election expenses were filed with the
Secretary of State today by Mayor elect
George B. Mcclellan of New York city
who swears that he had no election ex
penses whatever and by Comptroller
elect Edward NJ. Grout of New York
city who says he spent $9,743.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Across the Channel in a Kite Peat
CBv the Associated Press.)

London, Nov. AFTER several failures
S. f. Cody today succeeded in crossing
the channel in his kite boat. He left
Calais at eleven o'clock last night and
reached Dover thirteen hours later. He
encountered much shipping and had some
narrow escapes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
Troops Ordered to be Ready.
lnu thc Assnciated Press. J

Denver. Colo, Nov. 4.-~OrderS have
been issued by Adjutant General Bell to
every organization OF the Colorado Ma
tiona) Guard not now IN Cripple Creek,
10 be in readiness to take the field. II Is
presumed the troops are to be held IA
readiness 20 proceed to coal camps where
miners will go on strike next Monday
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These Negroes censure Booker.
fBy the Associated Press. ]

Bost on Mass Nov AT a mass meet
ing Of tho negro citizens held here tonight
IN address to the pubic was issued In
which Booker T. Washington was censured
as a mischievous teacher and short sighted
lca,i1, and the recommendation made that
tic colored voters OF the North, the bet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10
The Minneapolis Comes
m tho Associatcd Press,

(By the Associated Press.l
New port News Va. Nov. Tho Unit
ted States triple screw cruiser Mnneop'
oils. in command Of Captain Mark, which
has been in use as training ship at
philadelphia since 1899, arrived i'll Hamp-
ton Roads today to prepare Tor South.
ern cruise. having aboard 400 men, to
b, trained for the machinery department
of the navy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10

Sheriff Kil]ian. of CataWba county, yes.
ttrdsy brought two conyicis 70 me Stcto
both nesroes-one sentenced
to Is years for burglary. ann the other
sentenced to ii years tor assault
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10

Rev c. r. Adams and Rev j. O,
Guthrie arc at Fuquay for the dedication
of the new Methodist church today A
large party will leave here this morning
at 9:t5 over the Raleigh and Capc Fear
to witness the exercises.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-10

Your Grandmother used Piso's Cure II
is still the best remedy Tor Coughs.