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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
STRANGE FATAL ACCIDENT.
Flegman porsey Knocked from the Trestle
and Killed.
(snecial to News and Observer

F.. Especial to News and Observer
ceived here today of distressing accident
near Wesser on the Murphy Branch of
the Southern which cost Flagman John
Dorsey his life, The accident occurred
IN the most peculiar manner and the
memory of it will long be, a source of
grief to Conductor Mills who accidently
caused his companions death.
Local freight in charge of Conductor
], F. Mills had stopped at Wesser and
just this side of the trestle near that
place Flagman Dorsey of the freigh had
gone to the end of the trestle intending
to swing on as the train passed over the
structure. AS the train was moving for
ward Conductor Mills who was standing
pot far from Dorsey swung into one Of
the cars. AS the conductor caught the
car his body swung outward and, at the
same moment came in contact with Dor
sey. The force with which it struck the
flagman knocked him from the trestle and
into the creek bottom below. 1t was a
fatal fall. The body struck the ground
with such force that the neck was broken
and death was instantaneous. Dorsey was
young man about "a years and had num-
erous friends among the railroad men,
who were terribly shocked, when they
learned of his sad and untimely death.
The remains were taken to the flag
mans former home at Bushnell, where
the funeral service were held today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
ON TIE BATTLE-GROUND.
Imposing Ceremonies to be Held During the
Reunion.
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y Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., Oct. 6.-The Board
of Highway Commissioners yesterday open
ed the bids for $4,000 of Guilford county
per cent, thirty year road bonds.
There were As bids in all, the highest
amount offered being 103%
The board declined to accept the offers
and will not attempt to make sale of any
bonds until next spring.
The Greensboro Real Estate Exchange
has filed articles of incorporation with the
Secretary of State. It's home office is
under the Benbow hotel. Capital stock
$4,000 and the following officers: j, r.
Hughes, PRESIDENT S. s. Brown vice-pres-
ident, and A. l.. Rankin, secretary and
treasurer. 1t is authorized to buy and
sell real estate of every description on
commission, to rent property, negotiate
loans. etc.
The Greensboro Evening Record is NOV
ing today into it's elegant new brick
building on the corner of West Market
and Green streets. The building is one
of the neatest and most attractive in the
city
The most imposing ceremonies in con-
nection with the great reunion of active
corn North Carolnians will be had at the
Guilford Battle Ground on Tuesday, Octo-
Der 13, beginning at 10:30 o'clock.
There will be thousands of visiting non
residents home once more from far dis
tant States. Each one of these will he
presented so that his being a returning
native will be known. They will be the
guests of North Carolina in general, but
of Guilford county and surrounding coun-
ties in particular. Families from GuilYord
and other counties will show them hos
pitality by bringing caskets and boxes of
lunch so that no returning son or daugh-
ter will all of an invitation to dinner
at the Battle Ground. Two hundred din
ners will be served to especially invited
guests under the management of Dr. Lash,
chairman of the Battle Ground Commit
tee.
The badges of the State. city and coun-
ty reunion reception committees arrived
yesterday and are beauties.
The attendance on the Federal Court is
notably small compared to former terms
of the Criminal Court.
case came up yesterday in which a
white man had bought whiskey from a
negro and then had him indicted for
retailing. The negro had been in Jail
for about two months and Judge Boyd
said he thought this was sufficient pun
ishment and turned the negro loose. The
judge said he considered a white man
who would go to a negro and buy whis-
key from him and then have him arrest.
ed meaner than the man who sold the
whiskey. He said the only social equal
ity he believed in was arresting the whit
man and placing him and the negro IN
the same cell.
In his charge to the jury yesterday.
Judge Boyd in speaking of the constitu-
tional amendment said that it had often
been spoken of as being in conflict with
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
A BRUSH BETWEEN
JUDGE h COUNSEL
More New Witnesses Say They Saw
Skinner Strike Haywood
In the Face

you have a well-founded belief that these
things are so, it is not only your duty
but your privilege to bring them out But
the court cannot understand how any man
eof the standing in society of this witness
can be guilty of these things
Mr. Daniel: "Only of those two things
we asked him about
Mr.. Pou: ''They have attacked Simms
vehemently for six MONTHS
Mr. Norris: II desire to say that the
attack they refer to on Simms has not
come from the prosecution in this case
They have so stated in the newspapers
and they spread it abroad, but, to my
knowledge, never word has been said by
counsel for the prosecution against Mr.
Simms.'
The Court: "The cross-examnation was
evidently designed to attack him.
Mr.. Daniel: ''That cross examination
is in writing, and I am willing to stand OF
fall by it, and if there Is anything in
it not respectful to Mr.. Simms 1 can
not see it..
Mr. Pou: ''If that cross examination
is not intended to attack Mr.. Simms,
then for one hour they asked foolish
questions"
Mr. Gillian: ''Your Honor will per-
Continued on Third Page
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
THE STEEL TRUST
CUTS DIVIDENDS
Last Quarters Sliced Ex-
actIy in Half.
THE ACTION DISCOUNTED
A Statement Of Operations for Nine Months
Shows Very Comfortable Surplus.
Running GaiIy Up in the Tens
of Millions.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 6.-The dividend on the
common stock of the United States Steel
Corporation for the last quarter was to-
day reduced from one per cent to one
half of one per cent, thus setting at
rest a matter that has agitated Wall
Street and financial circles generally for
many weeks. TO quote very high au-
thority in the affairs of the corporation
''the action of the board was unanimous
and was caused by the falling off OF
business"
The course of steel common in the last
few months, clearly indicated that today's
cut has been largely discounted. In fact.
wagers that the dividend would be re-
duesd were plentiful recently and there
were predictions that it would be passed
completely. Nevertheless today's action
came as a surprise to many who argued
that it would be impolitic to make any
change at this particular time. The i'm
portance of today's meeting, which was
preceded by that of the finance commit
tee was emphasized by the attendance
OF nineteen out of the twenty-four direc-
tors, including j. p. Morgan, whose pres
ence at these meetings has been very
rare. Among the absentees were John d.
Rockefeller and his son, John D., Jr.,
William H. Moore and Marshall Field, of
Chicago.
The absence of the Rockefellers was the
subject of some comment because of the
rumors industriously circulated for weeks
past that the Standard Oil faction had ar
rayed itself against Mr.. Morgan and his
friends and would hold out for a reduced
dividend. The unapimous action OF the
board on this poin however, disposed of
these rumors. d
The regular diViHend of 4 3-4 per cent
on the preferred stock was declared This
dividend is payable November 16. The
dividend on the common stock is payable
December 30
The statement for the nine mhnths. gives
total net earnings after monthly deduc-
tlons for repairs, renewals, maintenance
and interest on bonds and fixed charges
of the subsidiary companies $94 ,013, 1886.
Deducting amounts for. sinking funds on
bonds OF subsidiary companies and depre-
citation, and reserve funds brings the net
earnings down to $S2,211, ,692. A further
deduction of interest on the corporation
poHuS, inClueiHS the SINKING IuHus, leaves
a balance of $65, ,9T8217 Dividends on the
preferred and common shares for the nine
months aggregate $36, ,6294 ATS, leaving a
balance of undivided profits of surplus
for that period of $29, ,34S,742.
Trading in the steel stocks was the
chief feature of the market The com
mon stock sold as low at 16 rs, ad-
vanced full point from that figure, and
closed at II 3-S, fractional net gain. The
preferred stock, on heavier transactions,
scld as high as 66, but closed az 64 rs,
a one point gain on the day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07

O'Clock. The stove was in one end of the
house and the fire seems to have started
IN the other end. The colored woman was
up town to see the show, and it is
thought that some one who was envious
of he ron account of her good standing.
set fire to the house. Her house was
well furnished and she has the sympathy
of the entire community.
Mr. r. B. Thompson, a most respectable
citizen of Tyro, this county, had most
painful accident yesterday evening. Mr..
Thompson was on his way hofe from Sal
isbury. Near Spencer his horse became
frightened and ran the buggy against
a tree. throwing Mr.. Thompson violently
to the ground, breaking his left leg and
infiicting other wounds of a dangerous
character 1t is reported that he is resting
very well, but at best it will be quite
a while before he will be able to get out
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
A SALOON KEEPER
SHOT BY A LAWYER
At the Word Liar They Leap
Together.
A DESPERATE STRUGGLE
CObIe makes a Lunge at Murphy annd the
Latter's Pistol Barks, the BaIliEnterng
CobIe's Leg This Ends the
kffray.
(special to News and ObserverD


Greensboro, N. c., Oct. 6.-In an alter
cation at six o'clock this afternoon oppo-
site the court house on Main street while
Federal court was in session, Mr.. T. j.
Murphy, prominent young lawyer here,
shot John R. Coble, a saloon-keeepr.
There was only one shot, the ball taking
effect in the leg, just below the knee
Coble walked off limping to drug store
and Murphy walked over to a magistrates
office few feet away, where a warrant
for an affray was served upon him.
In a magistrates court this morning
Murphy secured judgment for S25 on
mercantile claim he held for collection
against Coble. This afternoon while Muir
ply was standing on the corner talking to
a friend, Coble approached and began
using offensive language, which led Muir
ply to call him a liar. Coble Immediate
ly struck him. The two clinched and
struggled across the street, both falling
Murphy at the bottom.
Deputy Marshall Broadnax pulled
Coble off, as the two in a doubled up
position were struggling 10 rise. AS Muir
ply went to get up, resting on his left
hand, Coble 1t is said made a lnnge to-
wards Murphy, striking him on the head.
Then Murphy drew his pistol and fired,
the ball striking Coble on the leg, but
running around the bone, causing only
flesh wound.
AS the two men We're being raised up
Collie exclaimed Don't shoot any more,
Mr. Murphy" and Murphy said; "Why,
have 1 hit you?" Il believe you have"
said Coble. ''Well, then damn you," said
Murphy, you had better go and have it
attended to and let me alone hereafter"
The friends Of both parties very much
regret the occurrence. Mr.. Murphy is one
of the most enterprising and highly re-
spected young attorneys of the city, and
was Reading Clerk of the last State Sen
ate. Mr.. Coble is proprietor of one OF
the leading saloons in the city and is
man OF good character and quiet deport
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
ENGINES BLOWN UP
Efforts of 0ynamiters to
Wreck Proved Partially
Successful.
(By the Associated Press J

Butte, Mont, Oct. 6.-A Helena special
to the Miner, says the Northern Pacific
suffered again last night FROM the work
of the dynamiters. At 10:30 D. m. when
an extra westbound freight was three
miles west of Birds Eye, a station eight
miles west of Helena, the explosion oc-
Cured. AS result of it. portion of the
tracks was destroyed, as were the pilot
of the engine and the headlight
The engineer stopped the train quickly
and thus prevented it being ditched. No
one was hurt, but the roadbed was torn
up and freight trains were tied up until
repairs could be made
News of the outrage was received III
Helena by the railroad detectives short
ly after midnight, and at 2:S0 special
train with detectives left for the scene
Six bloodhounds were taken.
A special to the Miner from Missoula
sa.s:
A report reached here early today that
an engine pulling an eastbound freight
train was blown up by dynamite at Avon
on the Northern Pacific last night The
cab was blown off the engine and the fire.
man and engineer narrowly escaped iE-
jury.
Helena, Mont, Oct 6.-Engineer Reilly,
of the Northern Pacific freight engine
which was partly wrecked by dynamite
last night. arrived here with his train
this morning. The engine was badly dam
aged. He said there was an explosion of
dynamite on each side of the engine II
was his opinion that dynamite had been
placed on the track few moments before
the explosion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
SIR MICHAEL RERBERr BURIED.
Impressive aud Solemn Memorial Services are
Held in Washington.
(By the Associated Press.

London, Oct. 6.-The remains of Sir
Michael Herbert, the late British Ambas-
sador at Washington, were inferred this
afternoon in the family burial ground at
Wilton, Wiltshire The funeral was large
ly private. King Edward and the Prince
of Wales sent representatives Ambassa-
dor Choate, Secretary White and Second
Secretary Carter, of the American Embas-
sy, represented the United States.
Washington, Oct 6.-Services, solemn
and impressive, in memory of the late Sir
Michael Henry Herbert, the Ambassador
of Great Britain to the United States,
were held today in st. Johns Episcopal
church. They were attended by the Pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt, members of the
immediate family of Lady Herbert, Pres-
dent Roosevelt's Cabinet members of the
diplomatic corps, representatives of the
United States Supreme Court, distinguish
ed officers of the army, navy and marine
corps. and prominent officials of the Unit
ed States government.
Owing to unavoidable absence from the
city, none of Sir Michael Herbert's asso-
ciate ambassadors was present at the SER
vices; but all of them telegraphed to Mr.
Raikes their sincere regrets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Rhodes Acquitted, Killed by Tree
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Winston-S Salem, N. c., Oct. 6.-John
Rhodes was acquitted in Stokes court to-
day of the charge of killing Cap King
in that county last June. The. verdict
was a surprise to many who heard the
evidence. 1t was thought that he would
be convicted of murder in the second de-
gree King was shot down by Rhodes
with a shot gun, but the plea was self
defense. The men had been at outs for a
year or more. over the division of some
land.
Mr.. Isaac Hill, a well known citizen of
Davidson county, was killed instantly yes
terday by a tree falling on him. His
head was crushed and his back and sew
eral ribs were broken. Hill and friend
were at work cutting the tree uown and
the former stepped acros the road to get
his coat Just as he stepped over the
tree fell on him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Meeting of the Cabinet.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, Oct. 6-For nearly two
hours today the President and members
of his Cabinet, now in the city, WSere in
consultation at the xecuive Office 1t was
the first formal meeting of the Cabinet
since the conclusion of the Presidents
summer vacation. SECRETARIES Root, Hay
and Hitchcock were the only members
absent. While all those present were reti-
cent as to the details of the meeting, it
is known that some matters of impor-
tance, particularly relating to The Navy
and the PostGffice Departments were un-
der consideration.
Matters relating to all the departments
OF the government which have arisen dur
ing the summer were discussed in an i'm
formal way but it is understood that no
definite action was taken regarding them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
MR.. G M. MUSE ITS EDITOR
The New Depot Of the Raleigh and Cape Fear
at Ellington.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Ellington, N. c., Oct 6.-Mr. Curtis
NJ Muse, a well-known young attorney
here has purchased an interest in the
Ellington Pilot and assumed charge of its
editorial page. Mr.. Muse has decided
talent as newspaper writer as well as
the calm Judgment necessary to success
in his chosen profession, and being devot-
ed to the interests of Ellington will
doubtless make the Pilot power in the
upbuilding of that town and section.
The spacious new depot of the Raleigh
and Cape Fear at the station just across
the river is rapidly approaching compile
ton. 1t adds an air of business and hustle
to the riverside in pleasant contrast to
the dreaming quietude that reigned there
before the advent of the iron horse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
ANTI.sALOON ELECTION.
Petition From Voters Of New Bern Asking for
Cne

Especial to News and Observer)
New Bern. N. c., Oct. 6.--At a regular
meeting of the city board of aldermen to-
night Mr.. A. d. Ward appeared before
the board with a petition of over 800
qualified voters of this city, to ask the
said board to call an election in the
said city after due notice, to vote wheth-
er New Bern should have saloons or no
saloons.
They want prohibition and no dispen-
sary. The petition was accepted by tho
board upon motion. The mayor appoint
ed H. H. Bangert, B. S. Guion and c. j.
Mccarthy a committee to investigate the
petition, look over the registration books
and report to the board Friday night,
when they will take action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Marsden Bellamy Appointed Receiver

Especial to News and Oberver.)
Wilmington, N. c., Oct. 6.-Judge Geo.
ly disposed ofH Brown, Jr, in chambers
last night, signed an order appointing
Marsden Bellamy, Jr., temporary receiver
for the Fishblate Clothing Company
which recently disposed of its entire large
stock of clothing to S. & B. Solomon, OF
the city, assigning as a reason, therefore
that suitable store could not be rented
in the city in which to continue business
The complaint was filed by ]. W. England
wholesale dealer in gents furnishings in
New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
PHILIPPE Is THE STAR.
He Wins for Pittsburg in the Struggle for
Championship
(By the Associated Press.)


Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. notwithstanding
showers and threatening weather the first
game on the home grounds of the worlds
championship series between PittsbuTg
and Boston was played today, resulting
in a victory for the local team, to 4.
The weather conditions kept the attend
ance down, although good sized crowd
witnessed the game.
Philippe again pitched for Pittsbuls :
and again was his great work mainly re-
sponsible for the downfall of the Ameri-
can League champions. His control was
perfect and his support superb
For Boston Dineen was hit rather hard
at times. His support was also of the
best.
The series now stands three to one in
favor of Pittsburg. Score: R.H.E.
Pittsburg ......1 0 0 O 1 0 0 x-4 IL /
Boston >. 20 0 O 0 L 0 0 0 3-3 /
Batteries: Philippe and Phelps; Dineen
and Criger. Time, 1:3O. Umpires-
O'Day and Connolly. Attendance, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Rubber Magnats Heads Ticket.
(By the Associated Press }

IBy the AssOcIated FTtsS.J
Providence, r. l., Oct. 6.-The Republi-
cans of Rhode Island met here today iii
annual convention, formed permanent
organization and selected a ticket which
is headed by Colonel Samuel P. Colt, OF
Bristol, president of the United States
Rubber Company George H. Utter, OF
Westerly, was nominated or oheutenant
governor; ]. P. Bennett, Providence,
for secretary of state; G. F. Stearns,
of Providence, for attorney general, aid
w. A. Reed, Gloucester, for general treas
urer.
The platform adopted supported Pres
dent Roosevelts administration and t.c
principles of the party as adopted at the
last Republican convention.
The convention was harmonious and
enthusiastic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
was 1T AN IHcENDIARY'
Much Esteemed Eegress Loses Her Home BY
Fire..A Painful Accident
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Lexington, N. c., Oct 6..The Jones
Carnival Company, the high diver, and
all the other shows, after spending
whole week in Lexington, have gone.
While here they made things lively all
along the line, and at the same time did
nothing very Objectionable to those most
religiously inclined.
Last Saturday night, the house OF EN-
ma Palmer, a very respectable colored
woman, together with all her furniture
and clothing and about fifty dollars in
money. was lost by fire. 1t looks very
much like the work of an incendiary.
This woman had fire in her stove at Il
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News Circulation

the constitution of the United StaCSL II,
he said that was not matter for h.-I
to discuss. That the amendment had
been adapted and was now part of
the law of this State and that until it had
been declared unconstitutional it was the
duty of both the State and Federal courts
to recognize it and see that it was car
ried out.
Attaches of the Federal service received
the news here last night of the defeat
of the saloons in Raleigh, with a mixture
of dumbfoundedness and Indignation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
AT FORSYTH FAIR
Three thousand Present on
the First Day. The
Races.
Especial to News and Observ er.) )

Winston Salem, N. c., October g.
The Forsyth County Fair opened today.
There were three thousand in attendance.
Two races this afternoon were pulled off.
Kate Campbell, owned by Smoak and
McCreary, of this city, won in the 2:30
trotting contest. Time 2:24 IA and 2:251a
There were three entries. Purse 5000.
In the 2:17 pace THE Spaniard,' owned
by Mr.. Downes, of Richmond, Va, won
first money, $500. Time 2:2O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
Sweeping Investigation Ordered.
(By the Associated Press.l

st. Louis, Oct. 6.-Sweeping instructions
to investigate naturalization frauds, "get
rich quick" schemes, fraudulent concerns
operating under the guise of legitimate
brokerage business and all games OF
chance which took the ignorant and the
unwary. were delivered to the newly inn
panelled Federal grand jury today by
Judge Adams, He dwelt with particular
vigor on the subject of naturalization
frauds. He said
''To get at the fountain head of this
grave offense against the laws Of the
United States, you must get the men IN
high places Report anybody. rich or poor,
high or low, irrespective of his position
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
THE BOND ISSUE GOES
Greensboro to Spend Quarter
of Million on Municipal
Improvement.
Especial to News and observer.)

Greensboro, Oct. 6-In the election
held here today as to the issuance Of
$3.50, 900 of city bonds for street improve
sue carried by a large majority.
Some time ago the city aldermen ap-
propriated $500 to the reunion associa-
ton. Today the board of county comrlls
sioners appropriated $500 for like pur-
pose
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-07
TO JOIN HEARST.
Klutz and Ovsrman will Take a Western
Trip.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, N. c., Oct. 6.-Mr. w. r..
Hearst, of New York, has invited Senator
Overman and Congressman Kluttz, of Sal
isbury to join a party in Chicago next
week for trip through oklahoma and
New Mexico for the purpose of making
study of the statehood question. Both
gentlemen have accepted the invitation.
Bishop Leo Haid, of the Catholic church,
is making tour of North Carolina II.
the interest of the denomination he rep
resents and visited Salisbury Sunday
preaching two sermons.