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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-15

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manner not yet ascertained, the fumes
of the spirits became ignited and exploded
with terrific force. Both ends of the bar
rel were blown out. followed by tor
ent of burning alcohol that spread IN
a food of flame over the forward main
deck.
''Yerkes was struck in the head by d
stave from the barrel and fell into the
burning mass. He was roasted to death.
The other three men also were struck by
flying fragments Of the barrel, but were
knocked away from the centre OF the
fire and thus two of them escaped fatal
injury, but Seifert was horribly burned
and so injured that he cannot recover
'It was first thought tank of smoke
less powder had exploded and the crew
for moment broke ranks, but In sec
ond recovered from the suddenness of the
shock and turned to with a will to save
their injured ship-mates and extinguish
the fire that already was gaining headway
on the cruisers deck. This done he IN
iured men were hurried to the Marine
Hospital, where this afternoon it was
stated that Seifert could not live through
the night but that the others would re-
cover Yerkes body will be shipped 20
Philadelphia for burial"
Later-Apprentce Seifert died Sunday
afternoon.
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To Adopt Guerilla Tactics.
(By the Associated Press.)

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 14.-Warned by
previous results the revolutionary leaders
have decided to adopt only guerrilla tao
occupying towns and villages has proved
mistake as it has usually resulted in
Turkey reoccupying the villages, destroy
ing everything and killing the inhabitants,
the villages, the insurgents being ham
pered in their operations by the women
and children. guerrilla warfare is eX-
pected to exhaust the Turks sooner, while
the unhampered bands can move easily
and more rapidly. 1t is hoped that the
new tactics will result in the women and
children being spared unnecessary dangers.
The insurgents now have nearly 1000
men armed with rifles in eastern Mace
donia, and thousands of peasants are ready
to join their forces when a general rising
has been proclaimed. This stop is being
delayed until the supply of rifles, car
tridges and dynamite is received.
New bands, aggregating 1,600 men are
reported to be on their way to the contier.
The Turkish forces now in eastern Mace
donia are estimated at 1900.
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70 INVESTIGATE THE INTERIOR.
fonaparte Who Has Aided in Exposing Postal
Frauds to Peer Into This.
CBy the Associated Press.l }

Washington, Sept 14.-It was an
nounced at the Interior Department today
that Charles Joseph Bonaparte, of Balti
more, who has been assisting in the pros
ecution of the postal cases, had accepted
the invitation of Secretary Hitchcock to
take charge of the investigation of Ger
tain Indian Territory affairs and officials
under the jurisdiction of the Department
of the Interior.
The scope of the investigation, it is said
will be sufficiently comprehensive to EN-
brace all statements within the knowledge
of the Interior Department, which in any
respect, reflect upon the official character
conduct, or acts of the Dawes Commits
sion, or any member thereof and inspector
for the Indian Territory.
While these are primality the objects
of the investigation, it is understood that
it will be extended to such other persons
and things in the Indian Territory ovel
which the Interior Department has super
vision, as may be deemed by Mr.. Bona
parte to be for the welfare of the service
or as may be referred to him by the Sec
retary of the Interior.
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THE INLAND ROUTE
Report on The Proposed Way
From Norfolk to Beaufort
Inlet.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE report OF
the engineer officers of the army con-
cerning the proposition for an inland
water route between Norfolk, Va, apd
Beaufort Inlet, N. c., has been submitted
to the War Department but will be with
held from publication until Congress
meets. Several routes were gone over by
the engineers. The most feasible and
economical route, which finally was de-
cided" upon, is through very shallow wa
ter and swamp region. 1t is understood
that the distance covered by the way is
nineteen miles and that the estimated
cost is $10,000,000 After careful consld-
Grafton of the matter the engineers rec
cmmend the construction OF the canal at
"sea level" 1t is said that the engineers
have in mind a method whereby the pro
posed waterway may be shortened. The
subject of locks was gone into and while 1t
may be necessary to employ them in some
instances the officers were influenced IN
their decision respecting the route select
ed by the fact that it obviates the ne
cessity for an extensive lock construc-
ton.
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FOUL MURDER OF
MIR. FIG. SIMMONS
Father of United States Senator F. NJ Sim
mons Shot by Trespasser on
His Land.

Alfred Daniels, now lies in Trenton jail,
awaiting the verdict of the coroner's $
jury, which body is still in session. Mr..
Simmons left his home on Saturday morn
ing before breakfast with his gun for the
purpose of killing game and stop treas
passers on his land. Shortly afterwards
report was heard, quickly followed by
another but no attention was paid 20
them. Breakfast time came, Mr.. Sim
mons did not return, search was made
without results. Sunday party of twen-
ty-ive men found the body near the Qua
ker Bridge road. Mr.. Simmons had been
shot. Eighteen No. shot were found IN
his breast. He was fifty yards from his
gun as if he had started crawling to the
read When shot he was sitting down.
The people Of Craven county, once the
home of Senator Simmons, are very much
stirred up and mutters of lynching are
often heard.
MIR. Taylor, the sheriff of Jones coun-
ty, was in the city today. He said every
p1ecaution was taken to protect the negro
in Jail, double guard is standing duty
night and day. Senator f. NJ. Simmons
is at the old homestead, where he was
summoned by telegram Sunday.
The funeral service were held this af-
ternoon, the remains were inferred in the
family burying ground. Rev. M. Rich, of
New Bern officiated.
The news of the terrible tragedy was
received in Raleigh with deep regret. Al
first it was not known how horrible this
was.
The first intimation of it came in a tel
egram to Senator Simmons Saturday
night, telling him that his father was
missing from home. He was greatly
troubled and alarmed and left on an early
train Sunday morning for his fathers homt
in Jones county.
On the way he learned that his father
was dead and had been murdered He
sent back kilograms from New Bern In
forming his family of the shocking trag
edy, and they left on the afternoon trair
for Jones county, going to New Bern from
which they went by private conveyance
to the home place
Mr. Simmons leaves only son, Senator
F. M. Simmons, his wife having died {
few years ago. 1t is said that until thi.
death Senator Simmons was the only
| United States Senator whose father was
| living. In this sad hour the sympathy
of the entire people of the State will sc
out to the deeply bereaved son and ths
stricken family.
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Death of Judge Richie.
(By the Associated Press. }

Narragansett Pier, R. l.. Sept. IL
Judge Albert Ritchie, of the Supreme
judicial court of Maryland, died this az
ternoon after an illness of three weeks.
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 14.-Judge Ritchie
was born in Frederick City, Md, in
1884. He was graduated from the law
school of the University of Virginia in
1856, and was shortly afterwards admitted
to the Frederick bar. In 1892 Governor
Frank Brown appointed him to serve an
unexpired term as associate judge on the
Supreme bench of the city In 1898
Judge Ritchie was elected to fill the full
term of fifteen years on the Supreme
bench. He was a delegate to the Demo.
cratic National Convention, held in ST.
Louis, in 1888. He married Miss Cabbell
of Richmond, Va. They had one son
Albert C. Ritchie, who is connected with
the city's law department
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EXPLOSION ON THE OLYMPIA.
An Official Report of tbs Disaster Given Out by
Lieutenant Commander Van Doser.
Especial to News and Observer.)


Norfolk, Va, Sept. H.-Lieutenant
Commander Van Doser, executive officer
of the cruiser Olympia, has given out an
official statement of the facts attending
the explosion of barrel of alcohol on
board that vessel Saturday night, as fol-
lows
''The entire crew of the Olympia was
returning aboard after forty-eight hours
shore liberty, when five-gallon water
breaker full of alcohol was discovered in
the forward turret. The executive officer
at once ordered a thorough search of the
ship and the yard in her vicinity to find
any other spirits that might have been
smuggled. AS the cruiser is In dry dock
all her small boats are lined in rows along
the wharf near the dry dock. Between
two of these boats two men were dis
covered One fed and escaped IN the
darkness The other was placed under
arrest Where the men were hiding was
found full barrel of alcohol which rad
been broached 1t was, by order, carried
aboard the Olympia, to be emptled into
the alcohol tank on the att deck. This
tank being full the barrel was carried
forward by Corporals Yerkes, Seifert,
cnoyav and Caster In the meantime
+bo crow was called to quarters and every
man accounted for. ;,
will the men were in line answering
tho roll-call the detachment with the
barrel began pouring It's contents INTO
tank on the port side OF the forward tur-
ret. They had scarcely pegun "hen' III
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suit against the Southern for $4,000
damages. Mr.. Burchfeld alleges in the
petition that on August 10th, 1908, he was
running as railway mail clerk on the
Southern between Charlotte and atlanta
on train No. 35. He further alleges that
through the negligence of the defendant
company the train ran into an open
switch short distance north of Gastona
Ia the wreck which followed he was Sc
verely and permanently injured in the
head and shoulders and that concussion
of the spine and partial paralysis set in.
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Pollocksville, N. c., Sept. 14.-Mr
Furnifold G. Simmons, father of United
States Senator f. NJ. Simmons. was found
dead on his land about four miles from
Pollocksville Sunday morning, with two
loads of squirrel shot in his head and
body.
Mr.. Simmons, who lived alone, left hs
house early Saturday morning with dou,
BILE barrelled shotgun, to go to a wooded
portion of his land near the banks OF
Trent river, where he suspected that some
one was trespassing on his property for
the purpose of hunting. About o'clock
in the morning a shot was heard by
colored man living on Mr.. Simmons farm,
and shortly after this several cries, as
OF some one calling for help. These cries
continued at intervals for some time,
growing weaker, and finally ceased. The
man did not know of Mr.. Simmons's alb
sence, aud not knowing what to make OF
the calls for help did not go and gave 10
alarm.
Late in the day Mr.. Simmons absence
was noticed, and the neighbors notified
and search begun. This continued all
night, and about o'clock Sunday morn
ing the body was discovered. in very
secluded place the indications being that
Mr.. Simmons had dragged himself for
some distance before he expired. His
lo1 fWn "
feet from the body He had torn open
his clothing in frcnt and torn the lining
from his hat, as if to apply it to the
wound in his stomach to stanch the
blood
But one shot was heard, and it is
believed that Mr. Simmons was bending
forward in such a position that the
shot struck his right temple and rang
ing downward, perforated his intestines.
The body was lying on the right side
with the head down the hill and the
ground showed indications of much strug-
Cling on the part of the wounded man.
Shortly after the discovery of the body
it was recalled that negro of desper-
ate character, named Alfred Daniels, had
a few days ago made the threat that he
would hunt on Mr.. Simmons land If he
had to kill the owner. he sIerlff accord
ing went to Daniels home, where he
was met by the negro with large pis-
tol. The officer disarmed the man, placed
him under arrest and took him. to the
Simmons homestead, where an examina-
ton was held. The negro denied the
charge, but was committed to jail, the
officer starting for Trenton with him
about dark. Some threats were made that
Daniels would not reach Trenton alive.
Senator Simmons, who lives in Raleigh,
was notified of the tragedy and reached
the scene of the crime today. The burial
took place at the home of the murdered
man today.
Mr.. Simmons was seventy-seven years
Cd and was one of the most respected
citizens of the county. He was yer,
public-spirited man and was we'll known
over the State. He served several terms
IL the State Legislature, both before and
after the war.
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The Railroad War Again.
(By the Associated Press,

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 14.-The South
ern Railway has placed loaded cars on nu
merous side tracks at Oliver Springs
where it is expected the Louisville and
Nashville will make an effort to connect
its Coal Creek branch with the Southern
pending the completion of the Louisville
and Nashville main line into Knoxville
The Louisville and Nashville last week
delivered quantity of rails, frogs, etc.
at oliver Springs, at point where it was
believed the connection would be made
The Southern officials are said to be de
termined to prevent the connection.
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A Move by Tillman's Attorneys.
(By the Associated Press.)

Spartanburg, S. c., Sept IA mo-
ton was entered here today before Chief
Justice Pope by attorneys representing
the commonwealth of South Carolina in
the case of James II. Tillman, charged
with the murder of Editor Ganzales, ask
ing for the revocation of the order ap-
pointing Judge Townsend to preside at the
coming trial The objections were based
on technicalities Justice Pope will an
Iiounce his decision later.
The term of court, during which Tillman
will be tried will be convened Septem-
Der q.
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Death of Samuel Craig.
(By the Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ga, Sept. 14.-Samuel L.
Craig, born in New York seventy-five
years ago, died here today. Long before
the Civil War Mr.. Craig was a business
partner of President Roosevelt's father.
He was also witness to the signing OF
the treaty between Japan and America,
which was negotiated by Commodore Per
ry. Mr.. Craig came South some years
before the war. He first settled in Sa-
vannah and later came to Augusta and for
years has lived at Craig, Ca, suburb
named after him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-15
AN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.
Bodies Of Men Killed by Explosion on Olympia
Sent to Philadelphia.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 1.-THE bodies OF
Marine Corporal j. S. Yerkes and Naval
Apprentice Henry Seifert, killed by the
explosion of alcohol on the cruiser Olympia
Saturday night, were sent to Philadelphia
for burial today guard of 100 sailors
and marines with the post band escorted
the bodies to the wharf An official inves-
tigation to determine the cause of the ex-
plosion was begun by naval board today.
A lighted lantern being brought too near
the alcohol is generally accepted as be-
ing the means of exploding the spirits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-15
.RUlNUU,S WHIRL
OF THE CYCLONE
The Storm Wind Dashes in Mad Death
Waltz Across Florida, Destroying
Property and Life.

ton last night to assume his new duties
as superintendent of the Alexandria di-
vision of the Southern Railway. He has
been the assistant to the general man
ager here. His promotion is deserved
and his friends rejoice at it, while re-
GREETING to lose him and his estimable
family from Greensboro.
Messrs NJ T. Durham, of Bertie has
been named as game warden of that cOun-
ty and Mr. T. j. Finch, as game warden
for Randolph county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-15
WAYLAID AND BEATEN.
L. Smith Brutality Pummeled by Two Men
Who Sought to hob Him
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. c., Sept. 14.-Mr. A l..
Smith, head carpenter at the Mecklenburg
Mills to the east of the city, was way
laid Saturday night and beaten unmerci-
fully. Smith was on his way home, near
the new mill building, when he was accost-
ed by two men, who demanded his money
and everything else he had on his person
He refused to hand over his belongings
when the men set upon him, threw him
down and beat him in the face. After the
men had left Mr.. Smith for dead he man
aged to get to his feet, and by almost
superhuman efforts reached his home.
There he told of the outrageous actions
of the two men.
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Active Intervention Demanded.
(Rv the Associated Pressl

st. Petersburg, Sept. 14.-The Novoe
Vremya, today demands active interven-
ton in Macedonia and proposes, as a so
luton Of the difficulties, the attaching OF
officers of the foreign powers to all Turk
ish repressive expeditions with authority
to prevent unnecessary cruelty.
Beirut Sept. 14.-The report is that
Kiazim Bey, governor of Palestine. will
succeed Reshid Pasha as Vail of Beirut (re-
lieving Nazim Pasha, Vail of Syria, who
is now acting Vail Beirut.)
KiaZim Bey has evinced great deal ad-
ministrative ability and has maintained ex-
cellent order in Palestine
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The new VALI MOVING,
Twenty-E Eight Arrests Made at Beirut Late
Chief of Police Deposed
(By the Associated Press }

IBy IHt AssUCIdltu FTeSS J
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Navy De-
partment today the following bulletin:
Admiral Cotton telegraphs from Beirut,
18th instant that he had exchanged very
satisfactory visits with the governor gen
eral. The governor general has personal
charge of the vice consul case The late
chief of police has been cheered deposed.
Twenty eight persons including the prin-
cipal in the disturbances of last Sunday
have been arrested, Beirut quiet. Ad-
ministratiOn of new governor general in
spires confidence. The former governor
left on the 18th for Constantnople:
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supt. Washington's Division.
(special TO News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Ooserver)
Charlotte, n. c., Sept. 14.-Mr w. S.
Andrews, formerly train master of the
Charlotte division of the Southern, but
more recently assistant superintendent OF
the Washington division, has been made
superintendent of the Washington division
with headquarters at Alexandria. Mr..
Andrews will succeed Mr.. w G. Choate,
who has resigned to accept other work.
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At Shreveport
National League Games.

At st. Louis r H E
st. Louis :. 20 q 0 0 0 0 0 o. .
New York :. 20 0 2 l 0 0-8 IL l
Batteries: Mcfarland and Ryan; Tay-
lor and Warner.
(Second Game) r H e
st. Louis :. =. .....0 o 0 0 90 0 5
New York :. ..........3 0 1-5 0
Batteries: O'Neil and Ryan; Ames and
Warner.
At Pittsburg- r III E
Pittsburg :. 80 L 0 1 0 0 0 o. 2 Z 5
Philadelphia :. 20 0 8 3 1 1 l 1-10 II 0
!. Batteries: Pfeister, Kennedy and
Phelps Dugglebury and Doom.
At Chicago R H E
Chicago :. ..........2 2 0 0 0 2 IS 10 2
Brooklyn :. ......0 0 0 0 2 0 o. 6 4
Batteries: Taylor and King; Jones and
Ritter.
At Cincinnati r H E
Cincinnati :. ....1 90 1 3 4 2 *-11 10 /
Boston :. :. :. q 2 0 0 0 0 o. 8 /
Batteries: Phillips and Peitz; Pittin-
ger and Moran.
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NJ. S. Hackney Des d.

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N c., September 14-M S.
Hackney, victim of runaway accident, died
tonight 7:15 o'clock Left four sons and
three daughters. Funeral tomorrow af-
ternoon
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Guilford Hotel Being Improved.
Especial to News and Observer

Greensboro, N. c., Sept. 14.-The Gull
ford hotel is being improved by The
addition of a new heating plant, and sew
eral private baths
Mr.. S. S. Mitchell, on account of i'll
health, has sold his interest in the Banner
warehouse to Mr.. ]. w. Smith.
Mr. W. S. Andrews left for Washing
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Ordered to Norfolk.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 14.-The naval board
of inspection and survey, of which Captain
c. c. Train is president, has been ordered
to Norfolk, Va, to conduct the trials in
sea way of the torpedo fiotilla, which
leaves this autumn for the Asiatic sta
tion in command of Lieutenant Lloyd H
Chandler
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To Present a Jewel.

Nanteo Lodge No. s, l. o. o. F., will
hold a special meeting tonight The oc-
casion will be the presentation to Mr..
Geo. L. Tonnoffski with veterans jewel
for faithful services. Short speeches will
be made and pleasant time is antici-
pated.
Members of eSaton Gales and visiting
brothers are cordially invited to attend.
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MR., DUNN MAY DIE.
Editor Whichard's laughter Tmproyed.--Pi
County Teachers at Work
Especial to News and Observer.)

NopeCldl W NEWS anu opsSlNSlJ
Greenville, N. c., Sept. 14.-Friday af-
ternoon Mr.. James Dunn, who works at
a saw mill near town, was terribly injured
by heavy log rolling on him. One leg
and hip were crushed, and he was so in
jured internally that it is not thought he
can live.
Editor D. J. Whichards oldest daughter,
who has been critically i'll for two months,
has so far improved that she could be
taken out for short drive this morning.
The Pitt County Teachers Association
resumed it's monthly meetings today after
taking a vacation during the summer
There was a large attendance and much
interest. The most important step taken
by the association today was to establish
a teachers library.
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Rev J. J. Taylor Resigns.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 14.-Rev. J. ]. Tay-
lor D. D., pastor of the F'reemason Street
Baptist Church, yesterday rendered his
resignation to the congregation that he
may accept the presidency of Georgetown
College, Kentucky.
The church will accept the resignation
at meeting to be held Wednesday.
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A NEGRO UNDER ARREST
Alfred Daniels, a Man of Desperate
Character Who Had Made Threats
Against Mr.. Simmons Life---Indica-
tions of Lingering Death---Faint
Cries for Help Unhee ded.

i Especial to News and Observer.) <
= New Bern, N. c.. Sept. 1.-THE <
4 coroner's jury in the case of F. G. \
I. Simmons who was murdered on Sat !
!. urday in Jones county, reached !
;. verdict at $50 o'clock tonight The !
= verdict was that Mr.. Simmons came \
T. to his death from wounds inflicted by !
:. parties unknown. CircumstantIal ev- !
\ denee points to Alfred Daniels, ne !
= gro who is confined in jail. !
IL =
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Enters Suit Against Southern.

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte, N. c., Sept. 14.-Mr. Oscar
H. Burchfield. one of the mail clerks
who was injured in the wreck of No. 35
az the Ozark Mill switch, near Gastonia
on the night of August 10th, has entered