davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Statue to Washington in England.

London, July 15.---At meeting of the
executive committee of the Pilgrims Club
tonight, a committee was appointed TO
give effect to the recent suggestion to
erect statue to George Washington in
London. 1t was decided that the subscrip-
tions should be entirely confined to Brit
ish subjects. Arch-deacon Sinclair, in sub
mitting the plan to the society said
''Englishmen have at last fully recog
nized the great qualities of Washington.
feel assured that nothing viii be more
popular in this country than such trib-
ute to that great man of English birth,
who has done so much for the world S
history, not only for the young nation
across the sea, but for Great Britain. as
well =
Arch-deacon Sinclair announced that he
was authorized to offer a place for the
statue in st. PauPs Cathedral
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Federal Court Intervention.

Chicago, July 14.-Federal court inter-
vention in the expected freight handlers
strike, growing out of the labor troubles
at the plant of The kellogg Switchboard
and Supply Company. A bill of complaint
was filed in the United States Circuit
Court, naming as defendants Lawrence j.
Curran. Hugh McGee, and Albert Young.
presidents respectively of the freight
handlers, truck drivers and the national
teamsters' union. Federal jurisdiction is
claimed under the inter state Commerce
law to which the transfer company is
subject.
The defendants are charged with hav
ing conspired to obstruct the complain
ants business by interfering with the de-
livery OF goods to its depot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Decentralization Ruled in the
Stock Market Nearly
All Day.
A GREAT RUSH TO SELL
Som4 Of the cIinss ia High Grade investment
Stocks for the Day Ran All the Way
From Four TO Twenty
Points.
(By the Associated Press)

New York, July decentralization
ruled in the stock market today, makir &
it up to the time of the closing really one
Of the most disastrous days since the mem
orable panic Of May 9. 1861. New low
records for the year were made in the
trading Oh heavy volume of business.
Some of the declines in high grade invest.
ment stocks for the day ran all the way
from four to twenty points.
In the early dealings there was rush
to sell. Prices dropped sharply, and in
some cases precipitately, with active
stock down two and three points each,
and with an extreme break OF over fifty
points reported in st. Louis and Sar
Francisco, Chicago and Eastern Illinois.
certificates. The declines was especially
noteworthy however. in such stocks as
st. Paul. New York Central Union Pa
cific, Canadian Pacific Missouri Pacific,
United States Steel and General Electric.
In the last half-hour covering OF shorts
and investments by bargain hunters were
responsible for partial recoveries in many
issues, and complete recoyeries in a few
ike St. Paul, which closed fractionally
above Tuesdays final uotations
A distinctly unfavorable impression was
created by the announcement OF an is
sue of short time notes by the Union
Pacific to the amount of 10,000,0O00:
also smaller loans by several other rail
road companies. Following the borrow
ing by the Burlington, the action of the
Union Pacific and other roads in going
into the market for money naturally af-
forded ground for uneasiness in specu-
lative circle.
Gordon was a good citizen and an in
offensive man. After being sentenced
ThacBer appealed to the Court Of Appeals,
and was waiting for another trial.
Thacker had some money and was able
to command the support of some infuen-
tial men, and it was feared that he might
escape punishment altogether.
The mob collected at Mount Carmel.
where Gordon once lived, and came into
Flemingsburg by twos and threes in order
not TO arouse suspicion. They advanced
upon the jail shortly after midnight. The
jailer refused to surrender the keys He
was overpowcred and the keys taken from
him Thacker was hurried to tree near
the jail and was given time In which to
say his prayers, which he refused to do.
but begged for his life. TO hush his r~'~
he was hit on the head with rock
his unconscious body strung up until
had become extinct.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
The Jewish Petition.
lBx the Associated Press J

Washington, July 15.-The Jewish peti-
tion laid before the President Yesterday
bv the B'Nai Birth committee, has reach
ed here and Secretary Hay has eommun'-
Gated by cable with Mr.. Riddle, the Amerl-
can Charge D'Affaires. at st. Petersburg,
respecting the means to be employed II
bringing it to the attention of the Gar.
1T is believed that Mr.. Riddles lnstruc-
tions are to notify the Russian Govern
ment of the existence of the petition, and
ascertain whether il is wiling to receive
it. No further announcement will be made
here until Mr.. Riddle mas been heard
from.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
Three Avowed Candidates for Governor---Ele-
ment opposing hoosevelt's Endorsement
NV the Associated Press.)

ll3y the Associated PfeSS.)
Louisville, KY, July 14-On account OF
the fierce struggle between two Louisville
candidates for governor the Republican
State Convention which win open in
Louisville tomorrow afternoon promises to
be exciting
The situation in the race for governor
has apparently reached phase where the
nomination of dark horse viii follow the
failure of the Belknap forces to win on
the first two ballots. There are three
avowed candidates in the field-Colonel
Morris B. Belknap, Louisville merchant;
Hon. E. Augustus Wilson, a
Louisville lawyer, and Judge Clifton j.
Pratt, Attorney General of Kentucky.
The Belknap leaders are claiming the
nomination of their candidate on the first
ballot.
John w. Yerkes has been offered the
permanent Craftsmanship. but it is under
stood that he desires to head the commit
tee on resolutions in order that Roose-
velts interests may be looked after. There
is an element, fairly large. which opposes
an endorsement of President Roosevelt g
candidacy at this time. but as it is part of
the Belknap strength, it is not believed
that the anti-administration men will
jeopardize the chances of their candidate
for governor by opposing Roosevelt reso-
lutions. The resolutions, in so far as they
concern the tariff and trust question will
be of the .'stand pat" flavor, the senti-
ment on this point being practically unan-
imous.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
AN ORDER FOR A RECEIVER
FOR UNIVERSAL TOBACCO co.
Pres VIM II. Butler Charged With Misappropria-
ton of Funds, and Purpose to Wreck
Company.
Especial to News and observer.)

New York, July 15.-Vice Chancellor
Pitney has granted an order to show cause
why a receiver should not be appointed
for the Universal Tobacco Company. re-
turnable at Jersey City on August 3rd.
The assets of the company are figured
at $f.tS5, ,01O.SO. with liabilities at sSe2,-
1853. though the assets are alleged to be
exaggerated.
The receivership application is made by
Edwin A. McAlpin, of Ossining, n. Y;
Joseph Tiernan, jackson w. Rhoades. Ed
ward C. Babcock and Charles M. Affairs.
of New York city, and William Judkins,
of Pelham Manor. all of whom are stock
holders of the corporation.
The complaint charges William II. But
Ter. president of the company, with mis-
application of funds of the company IN
various particulars"
II is shown that the company was or-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16

ganized April 22 1901. for the purpose OF
! engaging in the tobacco business. 1t was
capitalized at 100000, and May 1e, 1901
increased its capital stock to $40, 900 900.
1t is charged that Mr.. Butler absolute
ly dominates and controls the action OF
rating trustees. and has thereby secured
for himself the selection of the entire
board of directors
Continuing, the complaint says: "He
has said he would render holdings of the
other shareholders valueless, and pro-
poses to either wreck the company or
bring about such a situation that the
stock held by other persons than himself
will be rendered valueless"
The Universal Tobacco Company is the
largest concern of its kind outside of the
tobacco trust Today's application is con-
ceded to be the first gun in big to-
bacco war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
A LIFE FOR A LIFE
White Man Lynched in Ky.
for Murder.
After Two Trials Got Lfe Sentence, Was Await
iog Another TriaI---feared He Might
Get Off.
(By the Associated Press.)

Maysville, KY, July 15.-Enraged at the
hardness of the courts a mob broke into
the Flemingsburg Jail this morning and
hanged William Thacker, white man,
who had been given life sentence for
the murder of John Gordon, two years ago.
Thacker in quarrel with Gordon at Fox
port, shot and killed him and then sat on
the body, winchester in hand while he
smoked his pipe and dared any one to at
tempt to arrest him. At the time Thack-
er escaped, but was later arrested and
lodged in jail at Flemingsburg. He was
given two trials and finally got life
sentence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

lecture before the music teachers now at
tending the Summer School at $50 O'Clock
this afternoon in the chapel OF the Bap-
tist Female University. His subject VIII
be. Practical Musicianship" The public
is cordially invited.
This afternoon at six o'clock Miss Mat
tic Higgs will entertain the faculty and
students of the music school, the members
of the Book Club. and few other friends
at her home on North Blount street.
Tonight the address before the students
of the Summer School will be made BY
Mr.. Josephus Daniels, editor of the News
and Observer.
PRAISES SUMMER SCHOOL.
Prof. w. H. Ragsdale, of Greenville,
whose splendid lectures on Rural Libra
ries" at the A. and NJ Summer School
have been so valuable and so greatly en-
joyed has returned home. In the Green
vile Reflector he gives his impression OF
the Summer School in these words:
''Yes, it is a great success, there are be
tween 300 and 400 teachers in attendance
Every department of the work is fully
up to date More than twenty expert
enced and successful men and women are
In charge OF the WOfk.
"a visit to the class and lecture rooms
reveals the fact that the work begin done
is of a very high order. The arrange
ment Of the schedule of work is admir-
sble. affording every teacher an opportun-
ity to take in just what he or she may
elect.
''The spirit of the teachers is fine. It
is inspiring to see how heartily and joy
fully they enter into the work. In add
ton to the admirable advantages for in
tellectual development, there are delight
full opportunities for the social side OF ma
ture 1t is an ideal place for great
summer school,
"The management is to be congratulate !.
ed upon the wonderful success attained
already The work being done viii prove
a great stimulus to the intellectual and
social life of the State.
"The Pitt county teachers, a number OF
whom are there, stand as usual IN LII
front ranks"
TIL attendance on the school IS lncreas-
ing and yesterday a large number OF new
teachers arrived The teachers OF the
country are attending in great numbers
The entrance fees of the teachers OF thl;
county have been paid by the Board of
Education of the county.
There will soon be greater comfort ior
the audiences which assemble at the col
iege. The new seats for the auditorium
have come and they will be placed in po-
sition as soon as possible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16

his association, to convene in New Or
leans on Thursday, October 30 th Tue
call requests the appointment Of delegates
by the governors of all States within The
Mississippi valley, by all towns and cities
throughout the country having important
commercial or financial relations with the
people residing in the alluyial sections of
the Mississippi River, by all Boards OF
Trade and Chambers of Commerce; by all
steamboat lines, plying the Mississippi or
its tributaries, and by all railroads and
all levee organizations located throughout
the valley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Joint Meeting of Hardware Men.
(By the Associated Press.


Saratoga, ~ Y, July 15.The American
Hardware Manufacturers Association and
the Southern Hardware Jobbers Associa-
ton, held joint meeting today An adj
dress of welcome to the visiting hardware
jobbers was made by j. o. Bi1ge, of st.
Louis. Addresses on technical matters
were made by G. w. Asbury, of Phila-
delphia; E. A. Peden, of Houston; G. NJ.
Fouche, of Chattanooga; John Donnan, of
Richmond, Va. and II. d. Vogel of 81
Louie. A discussion followed
The Southern Hardware Jobbers Asso
citation, holding its thirteenth annual con
vention here, received today from the
management of the st. Louis Worlds Fair
an invitation To meet there next year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Electric Light for Burlington.
especiaI to News and observer.l

ISptUIdI 20 4NEW5 dIIU ODsUTFtI.J
Burlington. N. c., July 1.-THE elec-
tion held in this city yesterday to deter
mine whether the city of Burlington
should issue bonds to the amount of $1S,-
600 for the purpose of establishing an
electric light system and levying a special
tax to pay interest, etc, carried by a
large majority, and as soon as the bonds
can be sold the plant will be established.
They are to be per cent. thirty year
bonds. AS we have TO debt we think
these bonds should sell readily at prem
ium.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Death of Hudson Samson,
(By the Associated Press

Pittsburg, Pa, July 15.-Hudson Samson,
known in Methodist Episcopal church cir
cles throughout the United States for his
charity and philantrophy, and as the
builder of a score or more churches
throughout Pennsylvania and the middle
and far west, died at his home in this
city last night of acute indigestion.
He built the first public crematory in
the United States in Pittsburg. twenty
years ago, and many prominent persons
have been cremated in the establishment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16

territorial privileges to all within its pre-
cincts.
The total number of dispatches inquir-
ing about the Pope's health received at
the Vatican today reached $4,000 including
some lengthy cables from half around the
world.
The total cost of these kilograms is es-
timated at $4,000. This enormous deluge
taxes to the utmost the resources of the
Vatican administration. A large force of
priests and seminarians is temporarily aid
ing the officials in making responses,
which bear the signature of Cardinal Ram
polla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Seven Years for Bribery.

ST I,aui. July 15.-The jury in the
case of IIus Lehman, former member
Of the Hoise Of Delegates. charged with
bribery in connection WIN Tue passage
of the cit! lighting PHI returned yer
dict this afternoon finding the defendant
guilty
His puniEhment was hAeu o. seven years
in the pelitentiary, the nia1ilnum pun.
ishment Under the Jaw poi< eHe crime Of
which he was convlcteu'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Knap of Reeds by 10 Votes.
(special to News and Observer. !

Especial to News and Observer)
Knap of Reeds. N. c., July 15-The cleo
ton for a special tax for our school in
District No. 10, Granville county, held
here yesterday, was carried by majority
of ten votes.
We were the first district in the county
to vote this special tax. We also were the
first in the county to consolidate, the
schools thereby setting an example that Is
worthy of us and worthy of emulation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Eastern League Games.

At Providence
Providence, 6; Rochester. 3.
Second game:
Providence. 8; Rochester, 8.
At Baltimore:
Worcester postponed-rain.
Toronto, 5; Jersey City, Z.
First game:
Providence, s; Rochester, 3.
Second game:
Providence, 8; Rochester 8.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
New Bern Wins Again.
(sneo;aI to News and Observer !

Especial to News and Observer.)
New Bern, N. c. July 15.-New Bern
end Trenton baseball teams crossed bats
this afternoon at the Athletic Park. the
home team winning the third game by a
score of IL to A. The game was exciting
and interesting from start to finish.
Batteries: Trenton, Whitaker and Har-
Iis; New Bern. Patterson ana Armstrong
UmpiIes, Kafer and Tucker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Russia-Japan Relations Improved
(By the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
Paris, July 15---D Dispatches received at
the Foreign Office here from st. Peters
burg and Aokio indicate that the relations
between Russia and Japan have greatly
improved within the past fortnight, and
it is now believed that the two govern.
ments viii soon arrive at complete
understanding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Mcbride Case Dismissed,

Cincinnati, July 15.-The case of 7.
Mcbride, OF Savannah. Ca, vs.. the Odel
Company, of this city, for the appoint
ment Of a receiver, etc, closed suddenly
here today Judge Thompson sin the
United tSates Court announced his opinion
as being adverse to the claim of Mcbride,
and the strong language Of the court was
such that Mcbride and his attorneys at
terward appeared in the Federal court snd
had the case dismissed at their cost
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
GreenvilIe Beats Washington.
Especial to News and Observer. !

Especial to News and Observerl
Greenville N. c., July 15.-Greenyille de
feated washington yesterday afternoon
at the ball park in a very exciting game.
the score being IL to I for the home team.
Batteries Grecnvllle. FORBES, Smith.
James and johnson; Washington. Short
and Maxwell.
The GresnvilIe team will play a game
at Washington the last Of the week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
N. G. Editors Inspecting Silver Mines

Especial to News and Observer.l
Salt Lake City. Utah, July 15.--.A party
of the National Editor Association seeing
the sights of this city inspected the Silver
King Mine at Park City today. In tie
party were II. b. Warner and wife, Lex
ington; t. G. Cobb. Morganton; and 7. ].
Lassited, Smithfield The Carolinians
leave Tomorrow for Denver. The party
has been ro1ally entertained here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
National League Games.

At Chicago R. H. E.
Chicago 25011OO0 x-9 Is 2
Boston SOOOOOO1-4 Z
Batteries: Taylor, King and Raub; Pit
finger and Moran.
At Pittsburg- r. II. E.
N. X. 10000 30OoO3-6 II /
Pitts'g 0O2'O 010O00O-3 10 ]
Batteries: Doheny and Smith; Mathew
son and Bowerman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
On the Diamond.
American League Games.

First game:
At Boston R.H.E.
Boston. 200 $1,000 o IA 8
Cleveland 80. 00O 01 0 O--3 IL /
Batteries: Hughes, Young and Criger:
oss and Bemis.
Second game:
RH e.
Boston .... O0OO2 OOO-2 Z 3
Cleveland 90 SO00O100-4 5 8
Batteries: Winters and ]. Stahl; Bern
hard and Bemis
At Washington r. H. T..
Washington. 0 o O0OO1 1-2 8 3
ST. Louis. 0 0 00 0 0 OIL 4
Batteries: Patten and Kittridge; Powell
and Kehoe.
First game:
At Philadelphia r. H. E.
Chicago 900 OO2O41-7 5
Philadelphia =. 0 IL 0 A Ok ID A
Batteries Bender and Powers; Patterson
and Slattery.
Second game:
R.H.E.
Chicago 10000 % s !
Philadelphia 101210O Ks 8
Batteries:: Plank and Powers; Altrock,
Owen and Slattery.
At New York R.H. E.
Detroit. .1O120O 2-7 Is 2
New York -. % 0010012 Pa 9
Batteries: Mullin and Mcclure; Wolfe,
Chesbro and Belville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Uniform Text Books in Georgia.
lRr the Associatea Press.l

Atlanta. Ga, July 15.-The Uniform
Book Bill providing for a uniform sy
tenn of text books in the public schools
of this state was passed today by the
upper house of tie General Assembly ~
a vote OF q to 8.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
NED Levee Convention Called.
(By the Associated Press

(By The Associated Press)
Rossedale, Miss, July 15.-Charles Scott,
president Of the Mississippi River Improve
ment and Levee Association, has called
levee convention and also a meeting OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
r.. H. n.
At MONTGOMERY:
r. H. E.

Montgomery. 2 $4,000 Ks IL 8
New Orleans / / 0110-5 8
Batteries: Polchow and Clark; Hopkins
and Hurley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
Southern League Games.

AT Nashville R.H. e.
Shreveport l. 0. 0 0 0 0 O--5 0
Nashville -. 001O0O0O OO--1 Z /
Batteries: White and Graffius; Russell,
Nickens and Roth
AT Birmingham r. II. E.
Birmingham. 0 0 0 90 0 O 90 5 /
Memphis 0 0 0 0 0 1 II j
Batteries: Campbell and Millerick
French and Accordsini
At Atlanta r. II f.
Atlanta i 90 00O11-3 4
Little Rock 403O7 2 4-2O IS 8
Batteries: Killen, weighing and Ian
son; Guise and Clark.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-16
At st. Louis
R. - E.

At st. Louis r. H. E.
st. Louis S0O10 90 x-7 6 4
Philadelphia 0 0 4 90 o O-5 2 2
Batteries: Currie, Murphy and Ryan;
Mitchell and Roth.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
POST MASTER GENERAL
SAILS ON ONONDAGA
Says He Feels Better, and Is Going
for a Rest.

Postmaster General Payne started
down the Potomac at noon today on the
revenue cutter Onondaga He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Payne and his niece.
Miss Jones'
Mr.. Payne was In his Office until 1880
and held a long conference with As
sistant Postmaster General Bristow and
Mr.. Robb. Assistant Attorney General
for the Postofice Department. He also
conferred for some time with First As
sistant Postmaster General Wynne, who
Will be in charge of the department dur
ing Mr.. Payne's absence.
Although Mr.. Payne has not decided
how long he Will be away from Wash
ington, he said this morning that he
might remain away more than ten days,
the time originally announced. HIS
itinerary has not been arranged. 1t is
believed however. he will visit Oyster
Bay and have a conference with the
President concerning the Investigations
in the POstofflce Department
Before leaving the department Mr..
Payne shook hands with many newspa-
per correspondents who gathered In his
Office TO ask about the scandals in the
department. The Postmaster General
assured the newspaper men that there
were no developments in the investiga-
tion which could be made public at
present, and expressed pleasure at be-
ing able to leave the department for a
few days of rest. Mr.. Payne said he is
feeling better, but feels the need Of the
quiet his brief vacation Will afford.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
STAMP BOOKS YIELD
ALMOST 100000
Small Profit for Each Book Reach
ed Large Total.

In three years the Government has
realized almost $500. 900 profit from the
sale Of the little stamp books issued by
the Postofice Department report
which Third Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Madden viii issue IN a few days
shows that the profit on the little mois-
ture-proof stamp books for the fiscal
year which has just ended was more
:han $40. 1000.
The cost of the books TO the depart
ment is one third OF a cent each. and
they sell for / cent The sale has in
creased IS per cent I'm the fiscal year Just
ended. They are IN especial demand in
climates where humidity makes # i'm
possible to prevent stamps from stick
ing together.
Three years ago Mr.. Madden devised
the little book with pasteboard covers
and sheets of oiled paper 10 prevent
stamps from adhering to each other.
Books were issued which contained
twelve. twenty-four. and forty-eight 3
cent stamps.
In estimating the profit TO the Gov
ernment on the books the increased sale
of stamps which they have probably
brought about is not considered.
Mr.. Madden's report will also show a
marked increase during the past fiscal
year In the sales of stamps. postal cards
and other supplies.