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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
CLOSING IN ON THE
FLYING CONV|CTS
Two Encounters Have Already
Taken Place.
THREE CONVlCTS KILLED
The Capture or Destruction of ihe Entire Band
by the Pursuers Now Seems Que4-
lion Of Very Short
Time
THREE CONVlCTS KILLED
(By the Associated Press }

San Francisco, Cal, July 28-At latest
accounts the troops and posses organized
by the sheriffs of the different counties
are keeping in close touch with the con
victs who broke out of State prison at
Folsom and their prisoners. the guards and
jail officials whom they have taken with
them in self-protecton. The party is NOV
ing towards Coloma, where the citizens
have armed themselves and are prepar.
ing to resist any attack.
The result of the fight between the con-
Vlcts and the officers at seven O'Clock
last night near Pilot Hill in Eldorado
county was the death OF Fred Howard,
convict killed outright, and the wound
ing of another convict negro named
Seavis. The coroner of Placerville at the
request of prison officials will hold an in
quest on the dead convict Wnen last
seen the convicts were 10 citizens cloth
ing while their prisoners wore the stripes.
The latter appeared to be having a hard
time OF it as they were heavily laden
with bundles and ammunition.
The latest information is to the effect
that another encounter has taken place be-
tween the fleeing convicts and their pur-
suers, resulting in the death of John Ali
son, a convict, and of another whose name
is unknown. The posses and militia are
closing in on the desperadoes. The cap
ture or destruction Of the complete band
is only "a matter of very short time At
ten O'Clock last night the convicts turned
Bernard Schlottman, Joe Foster and the
following prison officials loose:
j. G. McDonough, 3 Jelfer J w
Dolan, w. j. Hoptonas and Thomas J..
Seavey. They were released in the brush
about four miles south of DIETS Place
and came into Diel's about six O'Clock this
morning. John Klendorff, one of the
guards, tumbled out of the wagon during
the firing at Pilot Hill and escaped un-
hurt. This makes all the freed men ac-
counted for and safe.
The convicts are somewhat short of am.
muntion and are without supplies haying
lost them in the fight at Pnot Hill. All
of them had lunches in their pockets, but
when the shooting began they threw them
into box in the wagon and few min
utes later fed. Nearly all of them have
little money.
They debated whether to kill their hos
tages or turn them loose, but they finally
decided to let them go unharmed About
100 shots were exchanged in the battle at
Eliot Hill.
Company II, of Placerville. under com
mand of Captain c. A. Swisler is in pur
suit of them, accompanied by nearly nifty
civilians heavily armed. P. j. Cochrane
the turnkey who was stabbed in yester
days fight in the captain of the guards
office, is still very low.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
THE REUNION AT FORT FISHER.
Preparations for Gathering of Survivors OF
That Noted Engagement,
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, NJ c., July 28.-The com
mittee in charge of the arrangement of a
programme for the reunion of Fort Fish
er survivors upon the historical grounds
of that memorable engagement, were in
session until late hour at the office of
President H. C. Mcqueen, of the Murchi
son National Bank, last night. 1t was
reported that the railroads of the State
will give a round trip rate of one fare,
plus 25 cents from all points for the oc-
casion, tickets on sale August 8, 10 and
IL, with final limit August 10th. The re-
union will take place August 18th and
the party will go down on the steamer
Wilmington which offers a round trip
rate of so cents for the trip. Features
of the reunion will be reception to the
visitors at the w. L. /. armory on the
night previous to the trip down the river
and addresses on the grounds of the fort
by General N M. Curtis, of Newbury N
Y, who led the charge upon Fisher; Col.
William Lamb of Norfolk, Va, who com
manded the garrison, and Eugene S. Mar
tin, Esq, leading member of the "n-
mir 1ton bar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
BORN IN WILMINGTON.
Consul General Long Falls and Dies at Dunbar
Scotland
fBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London, July 2S.-John G. Long, United
States consul general at Cairo, Egypt,
died this morning at Dunbar, Scotland,
where he had been visiting friends. His
death was the result of an accidental
fall.
Mr.. Long, whose home was in st. Angus
tine, Fla, was appointed consul general
at Cairo In October, 1900. He was 81
years old. Mr.. Long had spent the even
ing with Major General Sir Francis Win
gate, Sirdar of the Egyptian army. who
is home on furlough and it was on his
return to his hotel. when the consul met
his fatal5 fall
Washington, July 2S.--A cablegram con-
firming the report of Consul General Long :
death was received at the State Depart
ment today from Ambassador Choate. He
said that Judge Long had died at Dunbar
from an accidental fall. Judge Long was
appointed diplomatic agent and consul
general at Cairo in October, 1899. He was
born in Wilmington, N. c., in 1916, but
was taken by his parents to Florida in
the following year, and that State was
his legal residence for the remainder of
his life. He was the Florida member of
the Republican National Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Mrs Rich's Release Ordered.
(By the Associated Press

Chicago, July 28.-A disatch to the
Tribune from Ell Paso, Texas, says:
Mrs Matte D. Rich, of Chicago, who
was sentenced in 1900 by Mexican courts
to fifteen years imprisonment in the pen
itentiary in Chihuahua for the murder
of her husband, John D. Rich. in Jaurez
on the night of April q, 1899. has been
released. Her release was ordered on
the ground of insufflciency of evidence.
The case of Mrs Rich was one of the
most notable in the history of the courts
of Chihuahua and Texas, as she took ref
uge On this side of the river after the
death of her husband and was extradited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Work Train Slips Out on the
Main Line.
ON SPINS THE VESTIBULt
There is Rending Crash and Amid the Tim.
bers of the Wrecked Train Two Corpses
are Lying---Epgine Plunges
Into Creek,
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 2S.-Two people were
lision between the Southwestern vestl-
bule limited of the Southern Railway and
a work train at Springfield, Va, seven
miles below Alexandria at 7:15 o'clock this
morning. The engines and several of the
cars weer badly damaged. The killed:
w. w. WOODWARD, Jonesville, Va,
twenty years old, postal clerk.
WALTER MEEKS, fireman.
The injured: Benjamin Rawlings, Or
ange. Ga, postal clerk, both legs broken,
may die; Peter Harrington, engineer of
the passenger train, seriously injured
about the head, may die; John l.. Thomp-
son, Washington, d. c., postal clerk in
charge of the mail cars on the limited,
wrist badly cut: ]. Frank Keller, postal
clerk, Lanters Mills, Va, right arm brok-
en-; Fred J. Larrick, postal clerk, con
fusion of right leg and foot: T. A. Fon.
tame. of Bethel, N. c.. badly bruised;
one unknown passenger.
The Southern is double tracking its line
between here and Atlanta and the work
train had been on siding at Springfield
getting ballast out of pit The brakes
refused to work and the train, beyond
the control of its crew, slipped out ON to
the main track
The limited the crack train of the
Southern between here and New Orleans,
due in this city at 6:42 o'clock, was be-
tween half an hour and an hour late and
was running at a high rate of speed En-
gIneer Harrington was unable to see the
work train until within two hundred feet
of it. The collision occurred about fiji
teen feet south of the siding and the bag
gage, mail and express and several pas
senger cars we're thrown into ditch The
engine of the limited was turned over
on its side and the other engine was
badly wrecked. The tracks were made
impossible for some hours
Fontaine, Keller, and Rawlings were
brought to this city and treated at the
Emergency Hospital. Engineer Harring-
ton and the other injured were taken to
Alexandria.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
BY A BLESSED BLOW
An Apparently Helpless Grip
Pile Has Her Physical Pow
ers Restored.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pasadena, aCl, July 2S.-Miss Alice
Dane, apparently helpless cripple and
deprived of perfect speech for many
years, has suddenly had the use of hel
limbs and vocal powers restored as the
result of an accident Miss Dane had
suffered fro spinal trouble and had tC
hobble about on crutches and could
scarcely speak above whisper
While ascending the stairs at her home
she fell and the last step struck against
her chest. Immediately the pains from
which she had suffered for many years
left and after being taken to a couch
and lying there wor awhile, she got UP
and to the surprise of everyone walked
about without the aid of crutches. Many
physicians had treated the case unsuc
cessfully for years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

vigilance of the officers placed at the
CIenville track by Mayor Golf, handbooks
were operated this afternoon and many
wsgers were made by the bookmakers
passing out to their patrons small blue
tickets. No arrests were made as the
work was done VERY quietly and with
out the sanction of the association.
The sport was of the best despite the
practical absence of betting, fast time
being made in all of the events, while
close finishes were the order in three of
the events.
Fanforan proved the best of field of
twelve in the 2:17 trot, taking the second
and third heats, the first beinc won by
Bernalda. Joe Pointer had the speed Of
the 2:O9 PAGERS and reduced his record
to 2:05 IL, thus making him the faster
son of the champion PAGER, Star Pointer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

that Martin Ebelt, whose wife's body was
found in a sewer pipe on Sunday with a
shoe lace tightly around the throat, had
confessed to him and to Chief of Police
Foley that he had murdered the woman.
1t is said that Ebelt had complained TO
his sister that his wife was constantly ap-
plying to him for money. He told his sis
ter that he was tired OF these repeated
applications, and that his wife was a con
tinual annoyance to him.
The inquest on the body will be held this
evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
THE RELIANCE is CHOSEN.
She Will Defend the Americas Cup in the
Yacht Races
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport, R. l., July 27.-After today s
race between the Reliance, Constitution
and Columbia, in which the former boat
again demonstrated her superiority over
hhe other two, the challenge committee
of 'ee,,.s.,New York Yacht Club selected the
Rehance'.sS the defender of the Americas
cup.
From the Showing of the three boats
during the season the Reliance is fairly
entitled to be the defending vessel. In
every race she has crossed the finish line
ahead, and has lost but few events on
time allowance. It is probable that the
defender will proceed to Bristol for a
thorough overhauling and then go to New
Rochelle,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
He MAY DIE FOR HER
PatroIman Murphy Shot Try
ing to Prevent Killing of
His Sweetheart.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, July 2S.-In full view of
hundreds of persons going to.Ivork Patrol
man Cornelius Mulvey was shotsend prob
ably fatally injured on the cor4.er OF
Avenue and Seventh Street today whke
trying to prevent soldier from shooting
his sweetheart.
The soldier is Adolph Schloss, % years
old of the Eleventh Battery, field artil-
lery, stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brook
lyn. After shooting the policeman the
soldier turned the revolver on himself
but without serious damage.
Just what led up to the shooting is not
known. Schloss said that he had been
away four days over his leave, but that
he had had no intention of deserting.
Policeman Mulvey is 40 years old and has
been several years on the force.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
STRUCK BY TROLLEY POLE.
Mrs. Bette Giles is Seriously Il jured by the
Blow
(SpeciaI to News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte. N. c.. July 2S-Mrs Bette
Giles, wife of Mr.. A c. Giles, overseer
of the weaver room at the Orient Cotton
Mills, met with a painful and dangerous
accident about II o'clock this morning
She had left her home at 500 North
Brevard street, and was on her way to
the home of a neighbor on an errand,
when she was struck by one of the power
company's trolley wire poles.
Several laborers working under the di-
rection of Mr.. j. o. Andrews were en-
gagged In cutting down the pole which had
not been used in a long while. The pole
was being lowered between two telephone
poles when it slipped and struck Mrs.
Giles, who chanced at that moment to
be in the right position on the sidewalk
to receive the force of the blow. Her
condition is critical
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
England Wants a DisavOwal.
(Bx the Associated PressD

London, July 27.-Manchurian affairs
occupy a great deal of attention in the
London papers this morning. All the dali
les reproduce the Associated Press inter-
view with Director Hartwig, of the Asiatic
Department of the Russia Foreign Oh
flee. Comparisons are drawn between the
peaceful and dignified Ide OF the Jap
anese officials and the Insulting provoca
tive character of the remarks OF the
Russian u4rector, whose statements are re-
garded as demanding a disavowal on the
part of the Russian government
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Cobos Deprived Of Command?
(Ey the Associated Pressl

Washington, July 28.-Dr. Herran, Co
lumbian Charge D'Affaires here, has re-
ceived a cablegram from Senior Nuts
Governor of Panama. on a matter of busi-
ness, in which incidental refusal reference
is made to the arrest of department off
Gals by General Cobos at Panama, and in
which General Cobos is referred to as "ex,
commandant." The fact that Nuts sent
a cable as governor on governmental bus
mess indicates to DR.. Herarn that Gen
eral Nuts is in control of affairs in the
department of Panama and that Genera
Cobos has been deprived of his command
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Savings Bank and asked for change for a
five dollar bill. The teller pushed him
ten dollars in silver. He swore that when
he returned the money the teller pushed
out another pile instead of taking the sur
plus five dollars.
The Chattanooga Savings Bank is one of
the three executors of the Whiteside es-
tate and the testimony of its officers was
strongly in favor of sustaining the will.
Judge Allison Immediately issued attach
ments fer the bank officials
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Head of Norfolk and Western Dead
CBy the Associated Press. }

Philadelphia, Pa, July 27-F. G. Kim.
ball. president of the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad, died today at his home at
Radnor, Pa, near here. aged fifty-nine
years. He had been in i'll health since
June IA, suffering from a liver complaint.
Mr.. Kimball entered the railway ser
vice in 1862 as rodman in the engineer
ing department of a branch line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. After
occupying various railroad position he
was in 1883 elected president of the Nor
folk and Western Company. In 1896 the
company went into the hands of a receiv-
er but at its later reorganization he was
again elected president.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
To Move Our Enormous Crops.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.J
st. Louis, Mo, July 27.-The Republic
tomorrow will say:
Almost without exception the railway
systems in the South and Southwest have
placed large orders for locomotives, most
of them to be delivered by the time crops
are to be moved, but even with the addl-
tional equipment, it is believed that the
enormous crop of wheat, corn, and cot
ton will require much more motive power
than is now available to get it to the mar
ket
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Cordially Received in Portugal.
lBy the Associated Pres. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, July 28.-The Navy Depart
ment has received a cable message from
Rear Admiral Cotton, commander In chief
OF the European squadron now on visit
to Portugal. 1t was sent from Lisbon
under date of yesterday and is as follows:
Self, commanding officers and personal
ian received in special audience by the
King Saturday afternoon luncheon to
same by King today at Cintra, preceding
which we're presented to Queen in spe-
cial audience, the Queen, our minister
and some of the cabinet ministers pres
ent at luncheon; tomorrow night dinner
200 covers to us by Minister OF Marine
at Arsenal. King viii visit flagship next
Saturday"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
/ Must Fight Hard or squeal.
nv the Associated Press.)

New York. July 28.-Charles H. Trelaw-
ney, the Philadelha publisher, who was
arrested at his home in Yonkers last
week on charge of forgery, was given a
hearing in the Tombs police court today
and held to await trial in the Court of
General Sessions. Bail was fixed at $4,000
Since the arrest of Trelawney, the po-
lice have received several letters saying
that the prisoner was wanted In other
cities on various charges Asked II he har
anything to say Trelawney this morning
said:
Il shall have to put up a strong fight
at the trial-cr squeal'
He could not furnish bail and went
back to the Tombs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Russian Police Put On the Screws.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 28.-Mr. Hansen, the
Russian charge here, gave notice to Act
ing Secretary Loomis today that the Rus
sian government would hereafter wise pass
ports for Russia only at the imperial en-
bassy here, and at the Russian consulate
offices at New York, Chicago and Sar
Francisco This is a two-thirds reduction
in the number of offices where such pass
ports could heretofore be vised.
No explanation is offered for the reduc
ton, but it is believed that the purpose
is to secure more rigid scrutiny of the
character Of would-be travellers in Rus
sia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Negro Falls in Shooting & fray.
Especial to News and Observ

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, N. c., July 2S.-Early this
morning John Chavis shot and killed John
Southern Railway Tally died in a few
minutes after he was shot. Chavis, who
it is said will claim he shot in self-d
tense, waited and surrendered to the of
ficers Two bullets were fired and both
took effect.
At the coroner's inquest this verdict
was returned:
"The deceased came to his death by a
gun shot wound at the hands of John
Chavis."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Attempt to Bribe a Juror.
(By the Associated Press. ,

FTGsS-J
Chattanooga, Tenn, July 28.--A sensa-
tion was sprung in the Circuit court today
when Judge NJ. NJ. Allison called the jury
in the Whiteside will contest case nvolv-
ing an estate of nearly million dollars,
in to court and asked them if any at
tempt had been made to unduly influence
them in their verdict. The jury has been
'~~"i""hnd for more than week
rdon, a farmer who is one of
stated to the court that on
ist he went to the Chattanooga
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
This Officer is a Fatal Marksman
(By the Associated Press.l

Bristol, Va, July 27.-At Glamorgan
Va mining town near Bristol Police
Officer Wesley Hicks last night started Ia
arrest David Dykes and Walter Fowlt,
and shot and instantly killed Dykes and fa-
tally wounded Fowler. He claimed tn
have acted in self-defense, saying that the
men started to fire on him, but no weap-
ons were found on their persons when
picked up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
COMING BACK SOUTH.
Riots at Danville and Evansville Have
Given Negroes Enough.
(By the Associated Press

Vby Ute ASsOCIdItu TTtss.J
\ Evansville Ind, July 2S.-For TWEEN
= ty-four hours many strange negroes
! have been passing through the city
+ on their way to the South, where
+ they will seek homes. Many of them
!. came from Danville, Ills, and points
+ on the Illinois Central Railway. Two
+ coaches filled with negroes passed
I. through at one time. number of
i. the negroes who left Evansville dur
ing the recent riots have not re-
!. turned. The feeling against the ne
!. groes in the Southern Indiana towns
4 has grown more intense since the
\ trouble in Evansville.
-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
FRIGHrEN A LITTLE NEGRO
Chastd by Soldiers, He Fslls and Breaks Bis
Leg.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, N. c.. July 28--As the Sc
cond Regiment passed through New Bern
from the camp this morning, many SOL
diers got after and frightened young ne
gro boy of tender age. Frightened by
their uniforms and their demeanor. He
fled, chased by soldiers. The boy fell on
the railroad track, breaking his leg in two
places. DR.. r. s. Primrose was called to
dress his wounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
A Plungo Into the Creek.
(By the Associated Press.)

Roanoke, Va, July 2S.-Passenger train
No on the Virginia and Southwest
ern Railway was wrecked near Wendet-
to, Va, today. The engine left the track
and plunged into a creek, carrying with
it the baggage and combination cars.
Flagman Charles Sproles was badly in
jured and several passengers were hurt.
The engineer and fireman saved them
selves by jumping.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Sheriff on Trial in Richmond.
CBy the Associated Press }

Richmond, Va, July Ex-Governor Mon
tague today was a witness in the proceed
ing IN the Henrice county court for the
removal of Simon Solomon, sheriff of the
county, for having failed to do his duty
IN the street car strike. The Governor
testified that the sheriff had declined to
ask Tor the troops and that he was com
PEELED by duty to act on his own account.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
ALL ONCE MORE SERENE.
The Temporary EbulIitIon of the Isthmus is
Over apparently.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, July 2S.-The temporary
ebollition on the isthmus has subsded ac-
cording to a cablegram from United States
onsul General Gudger dated at Panama
today He says that everything is er-
pfcctly quiet and he anticipates no more
trouble. Mr. Gudger would like to come
hcme on leave of absence but acting Sec
retary Loomis has been obliged TO deny
his request to that effect until conditions
on the isthmus are more settled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
More Mills to Shut Down.
(By the Associated Press. }

Lowell, Mass, July 2S.-A large part of
the cotton manufacturing industry in tlIi,
section will suspend operations on August
1st for one week with the outlook point-
ing to further rgadual curtailment in sew
eral mills after resumption of work on
august 10. Notices announcing the
down were posted by four of the /
cofppanies today. 1t is understood
declelon to close was in accordance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
His Farewell Sermon
Especial to ews and Observer

High Point, N. c., July 27.-Rev. r. I,
Patton preached his last sermon last night
as pastor of Main Street Baptist church
OF this place. Mr.. Patton has been elected
superintendent of the graded school at
Morganton. his old home, and has accepr
ed. He will leave High Point tnis week
His congregation as well as the people of
High Point part with him and his estima-
bic family with regret.