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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
BOURKE COCHRAN SPEAKS.
Argument in Universal Tobacco Company Case
adjournment Till September
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, August 17.-Argument was
resumed today in Jersey City before Vice
Chancellor Pitney on the application of
Edwin A. McAlpin and others for the ap-
pointment of a receiver for the Universal
Tobacco Company, Mr.. Peckham concluded
and was followed by Bourke Cochran, who
traced the organization of the Universal
Tobacco Company and said that President
Butler had put all he had in the enter
prise. Mr.. Butler had made two contribu
tions-one of cash and the other of his
skill They were to make 100 per cent
profit.
Mr.. Cochran said that the point that the
company was aiming at was the uncovered
flank of the trust, namely, the imported
cigar.
According to your argument" said the
Vice Chancellor, "the company was only
the football of Hollis e Company"
1T became worse than a football" re-
torted Mr.. Cochran, cas- a football has the
quality of a rebound it became fabby
skin. The imported cigar is the life Or a
cigar store. If the trust could say: If You
don't take our cigarettes you can't have
our imported cigars, the trust could be
master of the situation
Mr. Cochran told about the sale of the
Henry Clay and Book Company. He said
he was assisting in the negotiations to buy
the company when he was suddenly in
formed that the company had been sold
to the trust. That was the device by
which his company was struck.
How was the Universal Tobacco Com
pany to buy $2,OOO0OO company if it did
not have the cash?" asked the Vice.
Chancellor.
Mr.. Cochran replied that the cash had
been promised. He said the Clay and
Book Company had been sold by method
that the arrangement made to protect the
Universal Tobacco Company was defeated.
The prospects under which they had or
gained were destroyed by their own
trustees.
The Vice-Chancelor intmated that he
would not appoint a receiver on the
ground that it would be disastrous to the
company.
An adjournment was taken until Sep
tember Sth, when the decision will be rem
dered. In the meantime an order was
signed continuing the injunction against
issuing mortgage bonds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
-FOUR MEN KILLED THE JAIL BES|EG[D
And Nine Wounded ya Negro
Who is Now a
Fugitive.
(By the Associated Press. }

Birmingham, Ala, August IA special
from Heglin, Ala, says:
News has just reached here that four
men have been killed and nine wounded
in Randolph county by negro named
Sledge. The sheriff and posse are now
in pursuit but have not yet captured
the murderer
The trouble started over a difficulty II
a watermelon patch last Saturday. A
party of white men were working the pub
lie road at Beaver Creek, near Lamar
and when they finished work they asked
permission to eat a few melons in the ne
gro's melon patch. They were told to helI
themselves. The men began to cut and
slash melons and vines while Sledge look
ed on. The negro warned them to STOP
and then went after his gun. Returning
he emptied the weapon into the crowd
wounding nine out of eleven.
Immediately Sledge fed. A posse head
ed by the sheriff overlook the negro neal
a bridge over the Talapoosa River Ave
miles from Wedowee. He was ordered to
surrender, but replied by firing his shot
gun, instantly killing Thomas Ebbett and
Robert Cord.
Sledge was accosted on the road today
by James Moore and Bud Wilson. With
out warning the negro raised his gun and
fired, instantly killing Moore and mortally
wounding Wilson. No further details have
been received here, but at last accounts
the posse is still in pursuit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
BLAzs IN THE NIGHT.
Big Barn and Contents on the Wyatt Farm in
Ashes

Between ten and eleven O'Clock last
night there was a fierce and bright blaze
to the east of Raleigh and it was thought
that buildings were on fire.
1t was finally found that the fire was
on the Job P. Wyatt farm, four miles
east of Raleigh and that the big barn
there was on fire, and had burned to the
ground with its contents.
The farm is run by Mr.. Geo. W.. Will
lams, who conducts an extensive farm
and dairy business. There was much
stock and many cattle in the barn, but
all of these were gotten out in safety
with much exertion.
The barn was filled with feed and all
OF this was lost, as well as many farm
tools which were in the building. The
barn was big one. valued at about
$780, the feed and tools in it being valued
at from 5000 to $780, Most of this was
covered by insurance, but there will be
loss of from three to four hundred
dollars.
How the IRE started is not known. It
was first seen from the top and spread
very rapidly There was no fire appara-
tus and water buckets was the only aid
that was possible. The nelghboring barns
were in danger, but the crowd OF neigh
bors and people who came from Raleigh
managed by hard work 10 save these.
Mrs. Williams became excited and
overweight from the fire and physician
hsd to be called for her. The excitement
was very great during the fire, when
locked as if it was going to sweep every
thing. The earnest efforts of the neigh
bors saved much property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
KANSAS RIVERS RISING.
Bridges Swept Away Between the Two Cities
Of That Name.
(By the Assoeiated Press

Kansas City, Mo-, August 17.-Boats
are again being used to transport per-
sons between the two Kansas cities, the
James Street bridge and the Metropoh-
tan Street Railway Companys bridge
over the Kansas River having been car
ried out by the strong current. The
river is higher than at any time since
the June flood and other structures are
in danger. The wrecked bridges are tenn
porary pile affairs constructed hastily
two months ago. A further rise is eX-
pected as half a dozen tributaries to the
Kansas River west of here, are bank
full.
When the James Street bridge went
out it noated down stream and carried
away the steel railroad bridge which sup
ported the Kansas City, Kansas, gas
main and telephone cable. Tonight that
city was practically in darkness. The
wreckage of the two bridges finally lodged
against the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way bridge and while it weakened that
structure and put it out of service. the
bridge will, it is believed. remain in
tact.
All streams in Kansas, including the
Kaw, the Smoky Hill and the Republi-
can rivers are rising, the result of heavy
rains last night and this water is ex-
pected here late tomorrow.
The stock yards company has large
force at work protecting its bridge over
which live stock for the Armourdale
Packing House is driven from the main
yards General Manager Rust is conf
dent that the structure will stand.
The belt line bridge is being kept in
place by heavily laden freight train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
PROPOSED TOBACCO COMPANY.
Subscription Books Opened at Kinston-- Death
of Mr.. L. A. Mewborne, Sr.
Especial to News and Observer

-Kinston, N c., August 17.-At a meet
ing of the promoters of the proposed stock
company to manufacture smoking tobacco
it was decided to open the books for sub
scriptions at the store of Cox e. Co., and
keep them open for the benefit of those
who want to subscribe. The shares will
be $50 each.
Mr.. l.. A. Mewborne, ST., died at his home
On East Payton Avenue this morning at
o'clock He has been i'll for some time
with complication of diseases and his
age, IA years, initiated against his recov-
cry Mr. Mewborne leaves a widow and
three sons, Messrs. Will f., 7. w. ana
Mark Mewborne and host of relatives in
the city aud county.
Abe Mason, colored, cut Louis Hem y
Wilson. colored, on the face this morn
ing with a pocket knife, and also made
''swipe'' at his bowels, but did not cut
him the last time. Mason had his hand
in Wilson's pocket, according to the lat
ter5s story, and he told Mason to take
his hand out, that he had nothing in it
for him to get but a knife. Mason re-
marked that if he told him he was trying
to steal his knife he would cut his face off,
cutting at Wilson at the same time. Ma
son escaped and has not been caught yet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
NOW FOB AsREvILLE.
The First Regimen. Goes Into Camp There on
Wednesday.

The encampments of the Second and
Third regiment are past and now comes
the encampment of the First regiment and
Battery A at Ashevllle.
This begins on Wednesday, the 18th, and
lasts through the 25th. 1t will be a
great time for the mountain city when
the soldier boys meet there.
The First regiment is composed of 5S7
officers and enlisted men and in Battery
A, of Charlotte, there are sixty-cne men,
These 90 into camp at most eligible site
in Asheville about one mile from the
centre of the city
The officers of the regiment and of the
companies which form this are as fol-
lows:
First regiment: Col. Tomas r. Rob-
ertson, Charlotte; Lieutenant Colonel,
George E. Butler; Majors, r. l.. Flann-
gan, j. c. Bessant, j. Y. Gardner: Adju-
tant r. l.. Leinster; Assistant Surgeons,
r. E. Lee, e. G.. Boyle; Chaplain, j. e.
Dorritee; Battalion Adjutants, Arthur w.
BIeenan, James l.. Watson, j. +. Cam;
Company A, Fayetteville, Capt. j. G..
Hollingsworth; Lieutenants, N. H. Nc
Geachy; Z. F. Watson; Company B,
GoldsboPo, Capt. George Z. Hood; Lieu
tenants, J. l.. Foust, E. G. Cleinert; Com
pany c, Winston, Capt. JOSEPH d. Terry;
Lieutenants, j. A. Stith, w. J. Scott;
Company ID. Charlotte, Capt. T. l.. Pow.
ell; Leutenants, r. l.. Skinner, w. T..
Campbell; Company f, Statesville, Capt
j. e. Dietz; Lieutenants, Charles II.
Turner, w. NJ. Westmoreland; Company
F, Asheville, Capt F. M. Lindsay; Lieu
tenants, r. M. Briggs, j. e. Whltesde;
Company G, Shelby, Capt. j. F. Roberts;
Lieutenants, ]. F. Jenkins and Vacant;
Company H, Waynesville; Capt. B. H.
Kirkpatrick; Lieutenants, H. A. Love,
j. B. Hoyle; Company I, Durham, Capt.
f. F. White; Lieutenants, j. r. Strick
land, w. A. Ramsey; Company K, Ashe-
vile, Capt. F. E. Hearn; Leutenants,
C.. l.. Wynne, C. f. Brown; Company L,
Concord, Q. E. Smith, Joseph Hill, w. R.
Archibald Company NJ, Lexington. S. E.
Williams, w. e. Holt, Jr., j. H. Finch.
Light Battery A, Charlotte; Capt. r.
E Davidson; Lieutenants, b. S. Davis,
P. H. Williams.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
A PECULIAR SUIT.
DR.. Henry Mckee Tucker
Sues Mr.. Frank Traps
For Damages.

I, DR.. Henry Mckee Tucker, a physician OF
Raleigh, yesterday sued Mr.. Frank Traps,
a grocer of Raleigh for $47.OO. What
caused this suit was Mr.. Traps horse run
ing away and demolishing DR.. fuckers
buggy Dr. Tucker claimed in the com.
plant that it was criminal negligence on
the part of Mr. Traps. which caused his
horse to get frightened and upon this bases
his complaint, which is as follows:
1 claim SAT 90 damages, $1S.75 of which
is for repairs to my buggy. $3.50. is for
treatment to my horse, which Mr.. Nc
Mackin charged me, $125 l claim for re.
pairs of harness. The loss of the use Oh
my horse for two weeks / charge ten dol
lars. The feed of the horse for two
weeks charge $500. l also charge $500
for difference in the value of my buggy
after it has been repaired from what IT
was before it was damaged by Mr.. Fraps
horse running into it, l also charge $3.50
as a decrease in value of my harness as
a result of this accident
DR.. Tucker was represented by Capt. W.
fl. Day and Mr. Traps was represented by
Mr.. r. G.. Ryan and Col. j. G.. L. Harris
The counsel on both sides presented their
claims ably.
1t will be remembered that about a
month ago that Mr. Traps horse took
fright while standing on the street anu
ran into DR.. fuckers buggy DR.. Tucker
claims in the complaint that the horse was
of a runaway nature and should not be
left alone on the street.
Squire Hefiin, who tried the case, re-
fused to render his decision yesterday, but
says he will do so today.
This case attracted a great deal of at
tentiun on account of its nature, as it is
seldom, such a suit has been heard in this
city. Both of the gentlemen who are in
terested in the suit are among Raleigh's
best known citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
GUARANTEE OPEN PORTS.
Prince Ching Promises to sign Treaty With
the United States.
(By the Associated Press. }


Washington, August 17.--Minister Con-
ger, at Pekin, has secured a written
promise from Prince Ching to sign on Oc-
tober Sth, treaty with the United
States, which will include a guarantee
that Mukden and Tatung-Tao shall be
open ports.
Pekin, August 1.-THE arrangements,
made by Minister Conger for the signing
of a treaty between China and the Uni
ted States, ends the stubborn resistance
by the Chinese which for some time
promised to be successful.
Prince Ching made one defense after
another, until all were exhausted
When the present settlement was pro-
posed, with the explanation that China
must presume that Russia intended to
fulfill her evacuation agreement, Prince
Ching reluctantly gave in.
Tatung Tao is small port which does
not promise much business to attract for
eigners in the near future. It's opening
is mainly important as a victory for the
open door principle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Authorized to Make New Treaty.
(By the Associated Press.)


Bogota, Colombia, August 14.-Via
Buena Ventura, August lit is re-
ported today that President Marroquin
has been authorized by Congress to make
a new treaty which will not require furth-
ef ratification, but that the basis given
for the treaty will probably prove unac-
cCptable to the United States.
1t is considered however, in official
circles, according to reliable information,
that the authorization given by Congress
to make new treaty will furnish a
basis for re-opening negotiations with the
United States.
1t appears that one of the objections
to the ratification of the treaty which
carried weight in the Senate was that
the Panama Canal Company did not come
to a previous arrangement with the CO.
lombidn government for the transfer OF
the concession.
The action taken by the Senate. more
over, seems to have been influenced by
the communication made by the Arneri
can minister in which the introduction oil
any amendments to the treaty was OBJ
jected to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Powers Will Accuse Youtsey.
(By the Associated Press.)

kby Tue eASSOCldbeu IIeSS.J
Georgetown. KY, August 17.-Caleb
Powers took the witness stand in his own
defense today He told the story he has
repeated on the stand on each of his pre-
ceding trials, but denied the story told
by Frank Cecil of Bell county, that he
was seeking some one to enact the role
of assassin.
Powers denied that he had any motive
in bringing the mountain army to Frank
fort other than to show the Democratic
majority of the General Assembly the in
tense feeling of the Republican voters of
the State and said that he had nothing
whatever to do with the Goebel murder
1t is evident that Powers defense this
time will be that Henry Youtsey fired the
shot that killed William Goebel
Robert Noakes, a State witness, said
that one time, Charles Finley, former
Secretary of State, said to him that the
best way to settle the contest was to pay
James Howard $4,000 to kill Goebel. The
witness said arrangements had been made
to kill Goebel on January 25th, 1900, but
they then miscarried.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Seeking to Lynch the Muir
derer of a Six Year
Old Bow.
(By the Associated Press.)

Butte. Mont, Aug. 17.-Walter Jack
son, who is in Jail at Hamilton, charged
with the murder of the six-year-old boy
known as Buck, is reported in imminent
danger of being lynched. The sheriff has
barricaded the Jail and the crowds talk
of cutting the wires to prevent him from
communicating with the Governor. Hun
dreds of ranchers, aroused to fury by the
nature of Jackson's alleged crime, poured
into Stephenville, the boys home. and
Hamilton during the day. The Jail is
heavily guarded and the sheriff has de
clared he will resist to the last. It is be
lieved that the only thing that has thus
far prevented mob violence is the request
of the murdered boys parents that the
law be allowed to take its course
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
His Fiscal Proposals in Brief.
(By the Associated Press

London, August 17-Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain, replying to a request for q
short definite statement of his fiscal pro
posals, has written as follows:
Il have never suggested any tax what
ever on raw materials such as wool OF
cotton, and l believe that such a tax would
be entirely unnecessary for the purposes
have in view, namely, for mutual prefer
ence with the colonies and for enabling
US to bargain for better terms with our
foreign competitors
AS regards food, there is nothing in
the policy of tariff reform. which have
put before the country, which need in
crease in the slightest degree the cost
of living of any family in the country"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
PULLED PISTOL ON MoroRMAN.
And the Judge Acquitted Him, Saying "Citiz
ems Have Rights.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 7.-Bradley S.
Warden. who was arrested Saturday night
because he wanted to board a street car
and none would stop for him and he final
ly drew a revolver and forced motorman
to come to halt was acquitted in police
court today.
In discharging Warden Police Judge
Tracey said:
"Any street car motorman brought be-
fore me on a substantiated charge OF pass
ing passengers on the street corner will
be fined the limit of the law. Citizens
have rights that are paramount to those
of a street car company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Elkins Anti Rebate Bill Discussed.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Aug. Representatives
of number of South and Southwestern
railroads met here today for a consulta-
ton with their general counsel Edward
Baxter, of Nashville, Tenn, and to con
slider conditions arising as result of the
operations of the Elkins Anti-Rebate and
other laws relating to interstate com
merce. The discussion was entirely on le
gal matters and it is stated was not OF
general public interest. Nothing was ac
complished at today's meeting because OF
the absence of officials of a number Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
THE COLORED CARNIVAL.
It Met With Big Success Last Night on Shaw
Campus.

The Midsummer Carnival which had It's
first night last evening on the campus at
Shaw University was most excellently
managed and was full of interest
1t j. on again tonight and is worth 60
ing to see. 1t is for the colored people
and is given by the members of st. Paul
A. NJ E. church. The pastor, W. e.
Walker, has been very energetic in the
matter.
There were many brilliant lights about
the grounds and a big crowd was in al
tendance. The event was most enjoy
able one and everybody had a good time.
greater crowd is expected tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
and Save

railroads whose presence was necessary in
order that any definite action might be
taken The gathering adjourned to meet
in New York City September Both. Among
those present were Joseph Richardson
the chairman of the Southeastern Passen-
ger Association, who presided at the meet
ing; j. M. Culp, w. A. Turk and S. Fl
Hardwick, of the Southern; w. ]. Craig
of the Atlantic Coast Line; W. L. Dan.
ley, of the Nashville, Chattanooga and
ST. Louis and A. Fl. Hanson, of the Hi
nois Central and,C c, L. Stone, of the Louis
vile and Nashville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Fourteen Strikers Kill d
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the ASSUCIdVOU I INS''I
London, August 17.-Fourteen strikers
were killed and hundred TO hundred
and fifty wounded IN a military on
slaught which occurred IN the vicinity OF
Kieff as late as August IL, according to
a Russian correspondent OF the Times.
The troops he says fired several volleys
into the strikers at close quarters.
The correspondent regards this occur
renee as significant comment on the
officially inspired reports that matters
had resumed their normal aspect IN the
disturbed districts of South Russia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
The Pope Gives to the Poor

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE Pope has given
500 900 for distribution among the poor OF
Rome
The Pontfff seems to have quite recov-
cred his health. as he is giving more aud
fences than before he suffered from MS re-
cent fainting fit although the heat is still
suffocating
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19

ENNISS' COURT CALENDAR FOR
North Carolina, from July LIST, 1903, to
December 31st, 1904. 20 pages, Manila
bound, ready for hanging. Gives the
actual dates of the Supreme, Superior.
Corporation, United States District and
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
The names and postoffice addresses of
all court and county officers. Commits
sioners of Affidavits throughout the
world, and much other valuable infor-
nation pertaining to the courts. Sent
postpaid upon receipt of so cents. En-
Miss Publishing Co., Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
Trains Collide On A Curve.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, August 17.-In a headon col
lision between two passenger trains on the
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
near Long Lake, early today, w. A. North
way, express messenger, received injuries
which resulted in his death. an engineer
and his fireman were probably fatally IN
jured and a number of persons were more
or less seriously hurt. Many of the vic
tins were Chcagoans on their way TO
and from Wisconsin Lake resorts. Those
among the injured who were able to
travel were brought to this city. Several
of the victims were buried beneath the
mass of wreckage and were removed with
great difficulty The trains were running
at a high rate. of speed and met on a
curve. A mistake in train orders is given
as the cause for the accident
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
The Grand Army Throngs its Streets
CBy the Associated Press.)

(BY Ine Associated IrcSS.D
San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE Grand
Army of the Republic has virtual posses
sion of San Francisco The streets are
thronged with veterans, the hotel Hobbies
are crowded to suffocation and the side
walks are almost impossible. 1t is esti-
mated that 10000 old soldiers have come
to attend their national encampment,
which promises to be one of the most sue
cessful in the history of the organization.
The arrival of General Miles, who is
still being urged by many of his friends
for the position of communicating chief,
has added great interest to the occasion.
The General, however, still declares that
he is not a candidate. The choice of the
next meeting place promises to develop
quite struggle. So far the Denver boom
ers seem to be most in evidence, but the
friends of other cities are not Idle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-19
SALE-STANDARD

FOR LE-STANDARD BRED
mare for sale. Sired by Gregorian, dam
Melville Chief, half sister of A. L. Bak-
er's Daisy Webb. Eight years old.
Fifteen hands and one inch high. Sound
and kind and afraid of nothing. Can
go a mile in less than three minutes.
Owner sells for want of use. Can be
seen at McMackins stables. Will be
sold quick at right price. Further in
formation furnished by w. c. Nc
Mackin or George w. Thompson.
S-14-1wk.
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I.ANn FoR SALE.

nv virtue of a decree of the Superior
court of Wake county, made in the case
of Laura F. Keith and others, ex partec
On September 18th, 1903, at ~ M, l Will
sell for cash, at Bryant's Store, in New
Light Township, Wake county, lot of
land containing twelve acres more or less
which was allotted to Willie Jones, in The
division of the lands of R. L. Jones. de-
ceased. and adioins the land of T. c.
Jones and Others Sale is made for assets.
]. H. FLEMING, Commissioners
August 18th, 1903. S-19-1 w AXIS