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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
HEAD ON COLLISION IN sOUTHRRR's
YARDS AT SALISBURY SATURDAY
Engineer Sam Bagby Painfully Injured IL
ternally---Plagman Il. Orators Leg
Crushed---Olhers Hurt
(special 70 News and observer.l


Salisbury. N. c., July 13-Engineer
Sam Bagby was painfully, if not seriously
injured internally, in head-on collision
which occurred on the Southern yards
here Saturday night. At the time of the
accident he was on the shifting engine
and had started a mile below the city to
bring in a through freight loaded with
peaches, which had stalled on the main
line When near the yard limits, and
without warning, the two engines collided
while moving at about thirty miles an
hour. The engineers and firemen on both
trains jumped just in time to escape fatal
injuries. Just as he jumped Engineer
Bagby reversed his engine, which at once
plunged northward on the main line track,
rushing like wild bull through Salisbury,
on through Spencer, continuing up the
main line to Holtsburg, about six miles
distant, where it was overtaken by an en-
gine from the Spencer yards, carefully
coupled to the rescuing engine and
brought back to the Spencer shops. For
tunately the main line track was clear at
the time, No. 29, the fast mail having just
cleareu the switch at Spencer as the wild
engine passed, thus ayerting another Sc
rious wreck
Flagman r. L. Orator, of the Southern,
was caught under the cars in some un-
known manner few nights ago at the
Spencer yards and had his left leg crushed
so badly that it was amputated at the
Whitehead-Stokes Sanitarium here Satur-
day. The patient is still in a critical con-
dition, but it is thought that he will re-
cover.
Night Foreman Gibbs at the round
house at Spencer, sustained severe in
juries about the head Saturday night
while attempting to repair headlight on
one of the large engines. He lost his foot
ing and fell about ten feet, his head strik-
ing the cobble stone pavement in the
round house.
While doing some emergency repair
work In the shops at Spencer Sunday one
of the colored assistants was accdently
caught by large bar of iron, which was
being operated upon by a large steam
hammer, and painfully hurt about the
shoulders.
Five special trains passed here Satur-
day loaded with Georgia peaches, aggre-
eating about one hundred cars bound for
northern markets. Large shipments of
Georgia melons also pass here daily Most
of these choice fruits are shipped in re
fligerator cars.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
burn the granary of Mr.. j. r. Barringer.
of this city, few nights ago. A number
OF bushels of wheat was missing and it is
thought that thief tried to burn the
building in order to conceal the theft
The Festa Al Fresco which was most
successful open air outing and festival. in
this city during the past week closed Sat
urday night It is understood that the
Daughters of the Confederaey. under
whose auspices the event was given, has
realized quite nice sum towards the
erection of a confederate monument in
Salisbury. The occasion was a delightful
one IN every particular besides being
financial success
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Pope Reported Rapidly Sink
ing Since Shortly Before
Midnight.
RELATIVES SUMMONED
lust Befors Midnight Came Unconsciousuess---
At 2:l5 Calls Out IN Sleep and Awoks
Depressed and Confusei in
Mind.
(By the Assoeiated Press.l

Rome, July 13.-The Popes condition
took a turn slightly for the worse this
morning but the change does not excite
apprehension OF an immediate climax Last
night was rather sleepless one, par
ticularly during the earl ymorning hours.
The official bulletin frankly speaks of agi-
tated periods during the night and con
fesses that the general condition of the
patient is somewhat more depressed. 1t
developed soon after the issuance of the
bulletin that this depression was quite
marked and it continued to manifest &c
self throughout the forenoon at one time
assuming an alarming aspect. This was
when the Pope seemed to lose his grasp
ON tangible surroundings For the first
time since his illness began there was a
momentary hallucination, the patient be-
lieving that a shadow fitted through the
room. The doctor and the attendant sue
ceeded in quieting his fears. Outside of
these passing periods of depression, the
general condition of mental alertness con
tinues. When Doctors Mazzoni and Lap
poni made their morning CALL the pa
tient inquired about DR.. Rossoni, asking
why doesn't he come to see me?''
Being told that Rossoni wall i'll. he
said:
Tell him he must take care of him
self"
Pope Leo is credited with having said:
IF / am destined to- die from this i'll
ness. | feel l shall expire on Thursday
the Feast Day of the Carmehte Madonna.
whom worship.
This presentment is remarkable because
in a certain way it comedies with the
prophesy made in the twelfth century by
St Malachy, the Bishop of Armagh who
predicted that Pope Leo would be succeed
ed by a Pope symbolizing the motto
"gnis Ardens' (burning frel.
The Carmelite Madonna is the pat
roness of the Carmelite order which at
tributes its origin to the prophet Elijah
who ascended to Heaven in chariot
fire. Besides. a member and protector
OF this order is Cardinal Gotti- who is
looked upon as the most likely successor
to the Pontificate.
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JOSEPHUS WILLIAMS, NEGRO
FIREBUG, CONFESSES BOLDLY Y
Tells How He Slept in Store of Anderson Hasse &
Co., Intending to Burn it During
the Night.
Especial to News and Observer.

some of the goods from the store were
found on his person. He confessed to the
crime and implicated others. who have
been arrested on suspicion. He is said to
be only about thirteen years old. The
burned store was the new brick store re-
Gently built by VIM. Slade and was the
incest and best store in town, which is now
complete ruin
Nothing was saved from the immense
stock of goods which. however, was very
nearly covered by insurance. the actual
loss to Messrs. Anderson, Hassell & Co.,
being about $500 above the insurance.
The store house was very nearly covered
by insurance.
The burned out firm were among the
largest time dealers in town and the gre at
est loss will be in having their business
closed at this time
Messrs. Harrison Bros. & Co., occupying
the adjoining store, suffered great damage
from removal of goods from the building,
for which they will get no insurance.
1t is learned this morning that the same
boy broke into the dwelling house of Mr..
Thad Harrison while the fire was going
on and took some articles from them. He
is dangerous lad and deserves the Sc
yerest punishment.
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ss9I 70 l%TI
.SONnlo.rL u 7CO
SERVICES.
Final Day of Christian
deavOr Convention.
Thousands Pledged Themselves Anew 10 Garry
on Work the Organization Has
undertaken.
(By the Associated Press }

Denver, Colo, July 1S.-Sunrise covenant
services in five churches marked the open
ing of the final day Of the 21st biennial
International Christian Endeavor Conven-
ton. Large audiences attended these
early meetings and thousands Of Endeav-
ors pledged themselves anew to carry on
the work which the organization has nm
dertaken. "China" was the subject Of
discussion by the Foreign Mission classes
of which Rev. Harlin p Beach, Of New
York, was the leader. Rev. E. E. Chivers,
D. d., Of New York, led the discussion
of "Our Brother in Black at the session
OF the Home MiAllon study class A con-
ference of 'Hoatingsssociety workers was
held at the First UniSersalist church at
which the subject "Hok Can Floating
Christian Endeavorers be Extended" was
discussed by Chaplain R. E. Steele, Of
Nevh3rt News, Va, and Captain J. o.
Fall, of Cleveland, Ohio.
sThe Field is the World was the. topic,
OF the forenoon mass meeting in Tent
Endeavor. Rev DR.. Tennis shamlin. OF
Washington, d. c., presided Among the
addresses delivered under tie genera ~ Z.
of ''Our Home Problems was tnat of Rev
Sherman Fl. Doyle, of Philadelphia. on
The Foreign Problem at Home"
Our Foreign Problems and How Chris
tian Endeayor Helps Solve Them, was
discussed by Rev. w. p Bentley, speaking
for China, Rev. John II. Wickoff, D. D.,
for India and Rev Ellis B. Hotchkiss. for
Africa.
Minneapolis, MINI, July 1s.-Bishop
Isaac w. Joyce, president Of the Epworth
League, does not believe that the Chris
tian Endeavor suggestion, made at Den
Yer, for the Amalgamation of the Chris
tian Endeavor. Epworth League and Bap-
tist Young Peoples Union is practicable
Each, he says. stands for its own denomi-
nation, the Christian Endeavor Society
being congregational. The Epworth League
represents all branches of the Methodist
church in America Bishop Joyce leaves
tomorrow night to attend the League con
vention in Detroit.
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TENT EsDEAvOR BLOWN DOWN
More Than 5000 People in it---A Score In
jured. None Seriously.
(By the Associated Press.l J

DenverI Colo, July 1S-The big tent
Endeavor, where the Christian Endeavor
Convention has been held for the past
four days. was blown over late this after
noon. more than eight thousand people
being in the tent at the time.
The injured numbered nearly a score,
but fortunately none of them was seriously
hurt.
The presence Of mind Of A. NJ. Ramsey.
Of Chicago. who sprang to chair and
called to the people to hold up the can
vas and poles undoubtedly prevented many
from suffocation. AS it was many women
tainted and were extrieated from the folds
of the canvas with much difficulty.
Among the suffering from nervous shock
is Miss Mindeck, of New York
The most seriously hurt are. Mrs.
Thornburgh, Denver. bad wound in fore
head, serious; Alicia Murdoch, Denver,
arm fractured; Miss Mary Ellis Denves,
bruised about the body Mrs l. N. john
son, Denver. badly bruised; X. c. Patter-
son. Alamosa. Colo, head cut by electric
lamp, bad scalp wound; Miss Eta Ward,
Chicago, badly bruised by falling pole
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Two Principal Witnesses,
Schmitz and Hocutt, Un-
able to Attend.
THE MOTION is OPPOSED
Affidavit Of Haywood and Counter Affidavit
Prosecution Offered TO File---Ernest
Haywood in CourI--He Looks
Considerably Better.

The case of the State against Ernest
Haywood for the killing of T. Ludlow
Skinner has been continued again.
1t will be called for trial on Thursday,
October 1st., during the first week of the
next criminal term of Wake Superior
Court
The continuance was asked by counsel
for defense upon affidavit by Mr.. Hay
wood that two of his principal witnesses,
Messrs. Bernard A. Schmitz, of Baltimore,
and Charles B. Hocutt, of this city, could
not attend at this term of court, the one
on account of the illness of his wife and
the other because he was i'll with typhoid
fever.
Counsel for the prosecution opposed the
motion vigorously and offered to file a
counter affidavit; but the court held that
cases of this character did not admit of
the filing of counter affidavits. However,
the proposed affidavit was heard by Judge
PEBBLES, after which and brief argument
by counsel for the prosecution the motion
for continuance was granted.
1t was not long after court convened
yesterday morning when Ernest Haywood
entered with his four brothers, MessIs.
ALI, John. Edgar and Dr. Hubert Haywood.
The defendant looked considerably bet
Ter than at the close of the habeas cor
pus hearing the early part Of June He
appeared to have gained somewhat in
flesh, his color was much better and the
deep, drawn lines had almost disappeared
frcm his face.
All of his counsel were present, Messrs.
Argo and Shaffer, Jas. H. Pou, j. N
Holding. ]. G. l.. Harris and w. H. Day.
All the counsel for the prosecution were
likewise on hand, Solicitor Walter E. Dan
iel, of Weldon: Messrs. Donneil Gillian.
of Tarboro; John Z. Woodard, of Wilson;
r. c. Strong and H. E. Norris, of this
city. With them was Mr.. John III. Win
der, of Columbus. Ohio, brotherin-law of
Mr.. Ludlow Skinne-.
Shortly after ele, IN o'clock, while Judge
PEBBLES and Solicitor Armistead Jones
were endeavoring TO so arrange the docket
as to accomplish the greatest amount of
work during the term, Colonel Argo made
the motion that the case be continued,
stating that the absence of material wit
nesses compelled the defense to ask it.
Col. Harris then read the affidavit of
the defendant as follows:
AFFIDAvITS FOR CONTINUANCE.
Ernest Haywood being duly sworn,
says:
THAT in the criminal action against
him now pending in this court he cam
not safely go to trial at this term be-
cause of the unavoidable ard unexpect-
ed asence of two of his material wit
nesses, to-wit. Charles B. Hocutt. of
Raleigh. North Carolina. and Bernard
A. Schmidt. of No. 10 East Lexington
street, Baltimore, Maryland, both Of
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williamson, n. c., July 13.-At the
trial of Josephus Williams today for burn
ing the store of Anderson Hassell & Com
pany yesterday, he confessed to the burn
ing and told how he slept all night in the
store intending burn it during the night,
but slept late He said he knew whep
Clerk Grover Hardison left his sleeping
room on the second floor and went out of
the building before six o'clock, and tod
that he burned it Immediately afterward.
He gives no reason, but is bold IN his
confession and appears unconcerned. The
loss OF the goods amounts to ten thousand
dollars; insurance six thousand. The loss
of the store amounts to four thousand dol.
lars, insurance thirty three hundred.
Harrison Bros had fifteen hundred dol
lars insurance and will get this, which
will about cover their loss.
Early Sunday morning the alarm OF
fire went abroad over this
town. and in very short time the large
brick store of Anderson, Hassell
& Co was in ashes. the work of the little
negro boy, Josephus Williams, recently
escaped from Jail, where he was being held
for September term of court for entering
the A. c. L. depot and taking sum OF
money from the money drawer. He was
captured Sunday evening near night and
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WILD SCENES IN DUBLIN.
Address of Welcome to King Edward Defeated
by 40 to 81 Votes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Dublin, July 13.---Wild scenes today
marked the second debate by the munich
pal corporation on the question of pre-
senting an address of welcome to King
Edward on his arrival in Dublin. The pub
lie gallery was filed with people long be
fore the meeting began and the huge
crowd which was shut out subsequently
broke down the doors in its efforts to
get in. Lord Mayor Harrington made a
violent speech against the address, and
compared the nationalists who favor it to
men who had "sold the Irish Parliament. :
Maud Come (Mrs. McBride) was among
the demonstrators, who continued the up
roar until the Lord Mayor finally called
in the police, who cleared the h>ll.
After a stormy sitting of four hours the
motion in favor Of the address was de-
feated by 40 to 81 votes.
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responsibility during such periods After
1870 there was a gradual general curtall-
ment of expenses at the Vatican and this
resulted in a reduction in numbers of the
noble guard, which now musters about
forty men. Not all of these, however, are
now present at the Vatican owing to i'll
ness or other causes, and consequently the
service of those on duty is very heavy
they mountain guard, six at a time,
for six hours. The services rendered on
the occasion of the Pope's present illness
by the Palatine Guards, composed entirely
of artisans VINO receive no pay for Vatl-
can duty, are highly appreciated.
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Luncheon at Oyster Bay.
(By the Associated Press !

@A55UNIlIUGU y
oyster Bay L. l.. July 13-President
and MRS. Roosevelt entertained large
party at luncheon today at Sycamore Hill.
In addition to Secretary Root and the
house guests, the party included Arch
bishop Farley, John d. Crimmins, Mr..
and Mrs Jacob A. Rices. James Archfeld,
Frederick w. Holts. all of New York, and
Judge Brentano and Civil Service Commits
sioner A. w. Cooley.
1t was announced that the visit of Arch
Bishop Farley was prompted by desire
to pay his respects to the President but
as he was accompanied by Mr.. Crimmins,
who is prominent in Catholic church af
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FoUR "sLIaD TIGLRs" CAUGHT.
Union County Eapldly Getting Bid Of his Class
Of Law Breakers
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Monroe, N. c., July 13.-saturday mark
ed quite an era in the history of the anti
whisky movement in this county. Several
search warrants were issuer and served on
suspicious places, the officers were re-
warded by finding whisky that led to the
arrest flour Blind Tiger" operatives.
Monroe and Union counties are rapidly
getting rid Of this class of law breakers
There is practically no retailing in the
county. The conduct of the massive gath
ering here on the Fourt of July eelebra-
ton is proof of this fact. Not a single ar
rest was made, nor was there seen person
drinking. This goes to show what bless
ing it is to be rid of such curse. The
Union county league is desirous of head
ing the list of absolute compliance with
the Watts bill and special acts.
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Pops's ConfessOr Offended.
(Rv the Associated Press. !

Rome. July 13-Monsignor Pifferi. the
confessor of His Holiness, feels rather Of
Tended because he is not allowed to enter
the sick chamber and is especially dis
satisfied. with the attending physicians, be
lieving it is due to them that he is ex-
cluded This morning he again asked to
be permitted to see Pope Leo. On hear
ing the request the Pontiff said
"when | need him | shall send for
him" and Mgr. Pifferi left the Vatican,
considering himself an injured man.
According to the rules established for
tbo government of the noble guard, one
of their principal duties is to watch
ass;duouslv the person of the Pope when
when His Holiness us seriously i'll, even
the nanal apartments passing under their
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
MAN WHO PARTICIPATES IN
LYNCHING IS A MURDERER
Opinion of Justice David Ii. Brewer in an Interview
Public Agitation He Says, Will
Correct Evil.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 1s.-"E Every man
who participates in the lynching or the
burning of negro is murderer. pure
and simple"
This opinion was given by Associate
Justice David G. Brewer Of the Supreme
court Of the United States. who is in the
city on private business.
"Of course" exclaimed Justice Brewer,
there may be extenuating circumstances
which would vary the degree. OF the crime.
but the principal participants in the crime
can be held by any court in the land for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-14
Pensacola All AfoOd.
fBy the Assoeiated Press }

Pensacola. Fla, July 11.-For the past
forty-eight hours the rainfall in this city
has been heavier than, known before in
many years. In three hours yesterday the
rainfall, according to official measurement,
was nearly three inches, and this morning
it was fully equal that amount. AS a re-
suit. streets have been turned into lakes
and rivers
In one instance in the northern portion
of the city house occupied by colored
people was taken almost from the pillars,
the water being five feet in front of the
door. A police officer went to the place
and rescued an ola woman from the house
and when he left the building the furni-
ture was floating about the rooms in about
two feet of water
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WHERE COLORED EoRMAls WILL BR.
Winston, Fayetteville, Elizabeth City and
Franklintou the Places Selected.

AT the meeting of the state oard Of
Education yesterday, it was determined to
locate the four consolidated colored Nor
NAL Schools at Winston, Fayetteville.
Elizabeth City and Franklinton.
There were present at the meeting Cow
ernor Aycock, Secretary of State j. Bryan
crimes, Treasurer B. r. Lacy and State
superintendent Of Public instruction j. Y.
Joyner.
Messrs. e. F. Lamb, S. l.. Sheep. j. B.
Leigh, w G. Gather and ]. C. Scar.
borough, were elected directors of the
Coiored Normal school of Elizabeth CITY
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fairs, it is quite certain that matters in
which both the church and the covers
ment are interested were discussed. 1t is
known in fact that Catholic questions in
the Philippines were considered, the pres
ence of Secretary Root adding materially
to full and free discussion of the sub
ject The visit of other members OF the
party was purely social, although Com
missioner Cooley had one or two matters
of business to bring to the Presidents at
tention.
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NsgrO Tiusley Troublesome.


Louisville. KY. July 1S-John Tinsley
alias Lee Brown. the negro who killed
Policeman Louis Massey, at Evansville. IS
giving the Jeffersonville ReformatoTy Of
flcials a great deal of trouble. He arouse~
the guard about midnight and pretends to
be dying. DIR. Sharp has to be called, and
sedatives administered. Brown, or Tins
ley, fears to be taken back TO Evansville.
In spite of his nervous fears he is improv-
ing and soon will be we'll
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New Steamboat Line.
(New Bern Journal.)

A new steamboat line viii soon operate
between this port and Oriental, Bayboro
and Bellhaven. The boat was purchased
at Polalko, Fla, and is now on the way
here, being reported at Charleston yester-
day She is said to lie light draught
commodious craft, especially suited to the
waters in which she win cruise, and be
fitted for both passengers and freight.
Capt H. h Dowdee an. Mr.. Charles Nc
Cotter are the promoters of the enterprise
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murder in the same degree as if the crime
were committed by an individual.
"There is going to be reaction against
the atrocious crimes with which the papers
have been filled. The fact that the peo-
pie are now interesting themselves in the
discussion of this problem makes manifest
the fact that there is tendency toward
a change. expect that it win come soon.
cannot say what form it viii take, but
there will be an uprising OF popular feel
ing against lynchings that will result in
legislation or remedy of some other
FORM"
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AT S.45 p. NJ.

Rome. July 13.-S:45 p. m.-The follow
ing bulletin has just been issued:
THE depression in the Popes strength
persists. The frequency Of respiration is
slightly augmented Respiration SO, pulse
80, weak Temperature 81 centrigrade.
General condition always grave. No i'm
mediate danger.
(signed) "ROSSINI.
'IAAPPONI.
"MAZZONI
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Death of Miss Slower.
Especial to News and Observer

VUPVV'1r
New Bern, N c.. July 13.-Died in this
city Sunday morning of pneumonia. Miss
Mary c. Slower, in the sixty-third year of
her age. Miss Slower was the daughter of
the late Charles Slower, Sr., of this city.
She was a life long resident and devout
member of the Presbyterian church. The
funeral services was conducted this after
noon at o'clock from the family resi-
dence, Rev H. S. Brawshay officiating
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"ROSSINI.
"LAPPONI.
"MAZZONI.
AT 1890

Rome, July 1S.-12:3O a. m-Shortly be-
fore midnight the Pontiff fell into state
of unconsciousness-ha sleep, half coma.
He is very restless The heat of the body
is high for the patients organism and ap-
pears to be feverish.
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CAPTURED AND IN JAIL.
John 3. Rhodes, Charged With murder in
Stokes, Apprehef dsd.
Especial to News and observ

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wlnston-Salem, N. c., July 1S-John R.
rhodes. charged with the murder of Can
KING, IN Stokes county, three weeks ago.
mas been captured and is now in Jail at
Danoury. Thomas Cook, who was impli-
large.