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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
OPEN PORTS IN MANCHURIA.
Cassini Tells in Interview in Paris he Made
No Arrangement With Bay.
INV the Associated Press

Paris, July 2O--A representative OF the
Associated Press has interviewed Count
Cassni, the Russian Ambassador 70 INC
United states who i here with his daugh-
ter spending part OF his leave of absence
In Paris. He said:
ut is not correct, as cabled,. that ar
ranged with Secretary Hay befofe my ue-
parture. the question OF open por's ~
Manchuria. 1t is true that Mr.. Hay cai-
ed me on June %. but it was a friendly
visit and entirely unofficial. The Man
churian ports we're mentioned during cur
conversation, but no definite arralsenien I.
was completed What has been done oy
the Charge D'Affaires. since my uepai'"ie'
fourteen days ago, do not know: ~.
Regarding the Israelite petition , the
United States government already l!sod knew
that such petition would not Pc le 8.
No such petition would be received oy any
independent State The United States
first of ALL would not consent 70 any
foreign interference in its domestic a.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22

Immediately following the Pope's demise
were of impressive solemnity. Couriera
had been despatched to summon those who
are delegated to perform the first religious
offices toward the dead Pope and soon the
chanting of the Franciscan monks was
heard as, two by two, in coarse brown
habits and with sandaled feet, they pro-
ceeded to the room in which Leo lay dead.
From time immemorial the Franciscans
have been penitentiaries of st. Peters.
Following them came the Noble Guard, to
watch over the Pontltfs remains the
brilliancy of their uniforms contrasting
strikingly with the sombre attire of the
quantity robed monks an dthe solemn dig
nifty of the chamber itself The only
sound heard was the measured chanting
of the psalms OF penitence, by a group Of
monks kneeling beside the couch of death
The body lay exactly as at the moment
of the Pope's last expiring breath. A white
veil was thrown over the dead mans face
while awaiting the solemn entrance of the
Camerlengo, who was to officially pro-
nounce the Pontllf actually dead
The gruesome details of the embalming
will not be performed until after the lapse
OF twenty-four hours Then the body will
be ROBBED in full Pontificial vestments for
the imposing funeral ceremonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22

fairs Beyond this, / do not know any
thing about the matter
Washington. July 20.-In a conversation
at the Russian Embassy on the afternoon
of June 18th, with the Associated Press
representative. Count Cassini referred to
the call OF Secretary Hay the day previ-
Gus and expressed his qualification at It's
results
The Ambassador in reply to the question
as to whether Manchuria was under dis
cussion during the call, replied in the
affirmative, stating that he had assured
Mr.. Hay that Russia would execute to the
letter her pledges in Manchuria, and at
the proper time would eoncede certain.
ports. 1t is believed here that the point
the Ambassador is endeavoring to make
is that the general understanding reached
between himself and Secretary Hay at the
conference on June 8th did
the ports to be opened, which at that
time had not been decided upon. More
over. when the Ambassador says no defin-
tie agreement had been reached, it is as
sumed that he refers to the fact that no
written exchanges passed between Secre-
tary Hay and himself at that time.
Pekin, July 20.-United States Minister
Conger today paid visit to Prince Ching,
head Of the foreign board, and discussed
the opening sof ports in Manchuria. The
interview had no definite result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
COURT BEGINS IN JACKSON.
investigating Burning of Even Hotel and At
tempted Bribery Of Even.
(By the Associated Press.)

Jackson, KY, July 20.--Circmt court
convened here today in special session for
the investigation OF the burning of the
Even Hotel and the attempted bribery of
Captain B. J. Even, principal witness
for the prosecution in the assassination
cases OF Curtis Jet and Tom White. Judge
Redwine refused to yacate the bench. The
jury was taken from the regular jury
panel selected by the jury commissioners
who are Hargis constituents, and this is
causing dissatisfaction.
Lexington, KY, July 20.-Owing to
Captain Ewen's declaration that he ex-
pected to be killed when he went to jack
son today to testify before the special
jury. a detatil of soldiers was sent here by
Colonel Williams to escort him to Jackson
He will leave at o'clock this afternoon
for that place and remain in camp there
with the soldiers.
With trunks arranged in hollow square
Captain b. J. Even went to Jackson IN
the baggage car of the Lexington & East
ern train. He boarded the car in the
yards and his presence on the train was
unknown to any one save the train crew
and silence was imposed on them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
WORK OF THE COURT
Mary Smith Guilty of Cutting
Gabriel Brown.
Sentence Not Yet Passed. Williams Gels
IS Monlhs---White Man Allowed to
Leave Town.

Many minor cases were disposed of in
the county court yesterday with great
dispatch
Dock Leah, colored was to be tried for
the larceny Of one dollar, but two wit
nesses, Sue Lindsay and Robert Register
failed to appear, and so Dock got off
But $50 stands against each one of the
witnesses on the books of the clerk.
Harmon Price, was found guilty of car
rying a concealed weapon, and was SEN
fenced to twelve months on the roads.
/. b. Gardner was accused by j. W..
Strickland. of false representation in a
horse deal. But the bill of Indictment
was adjudged improper and the prosecu-
tor was taxed for costs and the defendent
held in bond of $500 for the next term of
court, in September.
Luke Williams got twelve months for
larceny, sentence to begin July 18th, 1909.
On another charge, of carrying a con-
cealed weapon, he plead guilty and was
given six months more, to begin July 18th,
1904.
Ed. Cooper plead guilty to carrying a
concealed weapon and was fined $1,000
and costs.
The case against w. J. Hatch, a white
man, for carrying a pistol, was mol
pressed with leave. Hatch is very deaf,
and the court gave him till this morning
to leave town.
Then the case of Mary Smith, who,
several weeks ago cut the negro black
smith Gabriel Brown so severely with a
knife that he had to go to the hospital,
was taken up, and contested at some
length, Col. ]. G. l.. Harris defending the
Smith woman, who testified that she went
to Browns house that night to get some
sheets to wash, that he got mad and
threatened to kill her, whereupon she be-
came alarmed and drew her knife and cut
in self-defense. She admitted to carrying
the knife open in her apron pocket, but
said that was her usual habit.
But a negro named Brown, not rela-
tive of Gabriel, corroborated the latters
story, and testified to hearing Gabriel cry
Murder" several times.
The jury liberated a few minutes over
the case and brought in a verdict of
guilty. Sentence was not passed imme-
diately.
Wright Lambeth, negro who was
charged with stealing pair of shoes
from Press Ledbetter. was lucky, for
Press was not in court to testify. Lam
beth was discharged with thanks to
Ledbetter, / expect" as Judge PEBBLES
remarked Lambeth and Ledbetter ire
both employed by the Cape Fear and
Northern Railroad.
David Allen, the colored boy who knock
ed down with a rock and beat William
Jones, white man, was bound over to
the next term OF court, because the wit
nesses against him had Mt appeared be-
fore the grand jury.
Chainey Young was being tried for car
rying a pistol concealed In the folds of
her apron when court adjourned. She is
defended by Col j. C. l.. Harris and Mr..
Beckwith. Chainey proved herself very
talkative witness when put in the box on
her own behalf, and complained very bit
terly of her treatment in jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
THE MooRE co. INSTITUTE.
scholarships for Teachers Who do Grand Work
---supt McLeOd's Zeal

very enthusiastic Teachers Institute
which closed last week IN Moore county.
there was organized a Woman's Associa-
ton for the Improvement of School
Houses, with Miss Anne McIyer as presi-
dent; Mrs. r. w. Wood, vice-president;
Miss Bessie Stewart, secretary, and Miss
Mamie Arnold, treasurer.
During one of the meetings there was
raised $4,000, which money is to be used
in prizes for the three teachers of the
county who show the best results OF this
work during the next year. The money is
given them to pay the expenses of the
teachers to Normal School next sum
mer, it being estimated that the railroad
fare would be about $500. the board
$40, 900 and the tuition $500. 1t is the
purpose to raise $11,0O, so that these can
go.
The success of the management of this
institute is due in large measure to Mr..
George H. Humber, chairman OF the Coun-
ty Board OF Education, and also mayor
of Carthage, and to County Superntend-
ent M. A. Mcleod, who agreed to give
one additional scholarship to any Normal
School in the State to the teacher showing
the best results in the years work. SUI
perintendent Mcleod is one OF the hardest
working county superintendent in the
State, for frequently during the past
year, when he was unable to ride on ac-
count of bad roads, he did not neglect
the schools, but walked from place to
place. Such jealous work as this, assisted
by the very progressive chairman OF the
school board. is working great change
in the Moore county schools.
The idea of giving scholarships to the
teachers who do the best work is new
one, having been suggested only in one
other county. wake. and it should be
emulated by every county in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Europe's Reception Of the News.
(By the Associated Press. J

London, July 20-The Popes death viii
have no political effect in Great Britain,
as there are no questions or controversies
pending between the Vatican and this
country.
Paris, July 2O.-The death of the Pope
did not cause any excitement in Paris,
where it had been expected lmost hourly
for so long time that the Parisians APP
peared to have lost all interest in the
event.
Cardinal Gibbons started for Rome this
evening.
Berlin, July 20.-The news of the death
OF the Pope caused no excitement here,
having been hourly expected for some
time past Emperor William, during his
trip to Norway, had been getting frequent
bulletins about the Pontiffs condition.
Officials who are familiar with His
Majesty's views. say he entertained a
reverential respect for Pope Leo XIII.
While no Pope could possibly have been
more acceptable to Germany than the de-
cea sed Pontiff, government circles expect
no changes in the relations with the Vati-
can Germany has no candidate for the
Holy chair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
rHE ST aEEr CARS our
Driving Rod Of Power Engine Pulls in Two
and Causes Delay.

About ten o'clock SUNDAY night there
was an accident at the power house of the
Raleigh Electric Company which while
it put the. street cars out of action part
of Monday. still injured no one.
The street car engine No. 2 gave out,
supposedly because of the large amount
of power being consumed on the car lines,
and the driving rod pulled in two with
out any warning. The fact that no one
was killed when the rod broke is regarded
as most fortunate. as Chief Engineer
Womble, and his assistants had passed 1t
many times during the day. When 1t
broke the report and the noise OF the
steam escaping could be heard for great
distance.
Some days ago a crack was found in
the piston rod of engine No. ] and that
engine was still out Of repair. Work
was gone at vigorously and in the after
noon the cars were running again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Candidates for the Papacy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome. July 20.-From a most reliable
source the Associated Press representa-
tive learns that the considerable talk
which is going the rounds to the effect
that certain foreign powers might exercise
the right of veto in the conclave is I'M
founded. What the powers desire is not that
the Pope should be friendly to any particu-
lar power, but that he should conduct the
affairs OF the papacy IN a peaceful,
equitable, religious manner, without stir
ing up international strife. Indeed, it is
supposed that the rumor that Austria
might attempt to exercise the right of
exclusion against Cardinal Rampolla was
started by the friends of the latter to
have him appear as prosecuted martyr.
Tie most prominent candidates for the
succession are Cardinals Gotti, Orelegia,
Aghardi. Serafno, Vannutelh, Capecela-
tro, Sarto, Rampolla, Di Pietro. Stamps,
Ferrari. Satolli and Ricnelmy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
A RECEIVER APPOINTED.
c. D. Weeks for the Columbus Telephone Com
pany Of Wrlghtsville.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
wilmington, N. c., July 2O.-Judge oil
yer H. Allen in chambers here this after
noon after argument, made permanent a
restraining order previously granted at
Warsaw and appointed G. d. Weeks, Esq,
receiver for the Columbus Telephone Com
pany of Whiteville, which operates lines
in the counties of Columbus, Bladen, Pen
der and Brunswick, particularly between
Wilmington ana Southport, with an ex-
change in the latter city. The action was
upon motion of Russell and Gore, attor-
neys for w. B. Cooper who sued in be-
half of himself and about so per cent. of
the creditors and stockholders.
The complaint in the case recites that on
February 10Th, 1903, the corporation exc
cuted deed OF trust to b. Schulken,
Esq, of Whiteville, on its entire property
to secure the payment of certain creditors
to the exclusion of others; that the COM
pany was then and is now insolvent: that
the said j. B. Schulken, acting under said
deed, which had been recorded in only one
county in which it operated, has sold the
property and was attempting to convey
the title to the same and to prefer certain
creditors by paying them in full. hence the
prayer for restraining order and receiver.
1t was adjudged by Judge Allen today
that the property be sold by the receiver
at the court house door in Wilmington at
the earliest time, according to law, which
will be about September list. I. w. Har
relson, president, and e. A. Perry, secre-
tary and Treasurer of the company, were
present today. but did not employ coun-
sci to resist the proceedings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
FUNERAL OF DR.. J.. J cox.
aigh Point Pays the Last HOnOrs to Her Dead
Mayor.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
High Point, July 2O.-Yesterday was one
of High Points saddest days, for DR.. ]. j.
Cox, one of its best and most honored cit
liens, the chief magistrate of the city, lay
a corpse Hundreds of people, with sad
hearts went to the school auditorium,
where the funeral services were held pre-
paratory to the interment at Guilford Col
lege. The remains arrived here from Phil
adelphia at six a. M, and at $3.50 the SER
vices took place. At II o'clock the long
funeral procession began to start on its
twelve mile drive to Guilford College,
where second service was held at $3.50 p.
M, after which the remains were inferred
there. At the service here Rev. Eli Reese,
of the Friends Church, of which the de-
ceased was a most worthy and valuable
member, Rev w. M. Bagby, of Washing
ton Street Methodist Church, Rev. Joseph
Potts and DR.. w. G. Bradshaw all testi-
fled in the highest manner of the worth OF
DIR. Cox, his exemplary Christian life, his
beautiful traits of character his big heart
edness, of the loss to the town, county and
State Prayer was offered by Rev. M.
Bagby and beautiful songs rendered by a
select choir, closing with Lead Kindly
Light The floral offerings were profuse
and beautiful.
Out of respect to DR.. Cox, flags at the
city were at half mast; crepe adorned the
office building with picture of the de-
ceased The Elwood Hotel the CONNER
cial National Bank, the graded school
building and other places were draped in
black. A large crowd followed the re-
mains to Guilford College, where appro-
pirate services were held before interring
the remains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
REINsrArED By ROOSEVELT.
Printer in Government Cfics Removed Be-
eaass 4 Expelled BY the Union
tBy the Associated Press }

IBY the Associated freSS
Warrington, July 2O-William A. Mil
Ter on May 1th last was removed by the
Enblic printer from his position OF assist
ant foreman in the government printing
office because he had been expelled from
the local union of the International Broth
erh0od Of Bookbinders. Mr.. Miller COM
planned to the Civil Service Commission
and on July 9Th it requested Miller's re-
assignment to duty, his removal being
contrary to the Civil service rule.
Complaint also had been made to the
President and by his direction Secretary
C8rtelyou investigated the matter. On
July 10, President Roosevelt wrote as fol-
lows:
"My Dear Secretary Corielyo,l:
In accordance with the letter of the
Civil Service Commission of July 9Th. the
pubic printer will reinstate Mr.. W. A.
Miller IN his position.
son the face of the papers presented
Miller would appear to have been re-
moved in violation of law. There is no
objection to the employees Of the govern
ment printing office constituting them
selves into a union if they so desire but
no rules or resolutions of that union can
be permitted to override the laws of the
United States which it Is my sworn duty
to enforce.
"Please communicate copy OF this
letter to the public printer Tor his IN
formation and that OF his subordi-
mates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Two len Lynchsd in Wyoming.
(By the Associated Press.)

Red Lodge. Mont, July 20.-Jim Cor
man. who killed his brother about year
ago, and ran off with his brothers wife,
and man named Walters, who killed a
widow named Hoover at the Hot Springs
two years ago because she refused to mar
ny him, were lynched at Basin. Wyo., to-
day. C. e. Pierce, deputy sheriff, was
killed during the attack on the Jail
Cheyenne, Wyo., July Ex-Governor
ChattertOn today declared he would call
on the prosecuting attorney OF Big Horn
county to take active steps toward bring
ing to Justice the men concerned in the
double lynching at Basin Yesterday. The
troops ordered out to assist Sheriff Fen
tom in transferring S. Hill McClurg
charged with the murder OF Ben Minnick
from Thermopolis to Basin. reached
Thermolopis today. Peoples are leaving
for their homes and it is now believed
that no attempt will be made TO inter-
fere with Sheriff Fenton. Quiet prevails
at Basin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Hotel Extension.
lspecial to News and observer)

Especial to News ana ODsefVef)
Kinston, N. c., July 20.-Dr. Tull is
having material hauled for an extension to
Hotel Tull and also for the erection of a
handsome residence on Caswell street. The
extension to the hotel will be of brick and
will be made on Caswell street, two stor-
les and not by the addition OF another
story to the building as was originally IN
tended. The extension will be made with
an arch over the alley back OF the hotel,
and will go right over Dr. TuAls office,
which viii remain where it now is. About
20 rooms will be added with all modern i'm
provements, making rs or more rooms in
the hotel. The residence to be erected will
be frame building and one of the incest
in the city when completed and will add
greatly to the beauty of Caswe-. street.
Frank Graham colored, tenant on Mr..
william Stroud's place, in Woodington
township, lost barn of tobacco aSturday
by fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
The CITY corn CROP
The Streets Gets Dusty and
the Horses are at the
Farm.

I'VE are too busy with our corn crop.
Thus spoke the city of Raleigh on Sat
prday, when be-dusted citizen called
for aid.
The wind it blew and the dust it few
during the day, for despite our cobblt
stones and macadamized roads, and brick
roadways and granolithic lpavements the
dust is with US.
This particular citizen, who was work
ing on some books, was in such sad
plight that he and others had to put on
shades about the eyes to protect them.
'sCall out the city water cart the cry
went down the line, and with relief in
perspective the be-dusted citizen hied him
to his telephone.
Hello. Central"
Ave. aye, SIR" came the murmuring
tinkle OF a sweet young voice.
Give me liberty or give memo. that's
not what mean, give me Alderman
Blank, of the city dads"
A pause.
Then more pause.
Finally The Voice at the other end
said:
rBehild, it is me, what yer-want?"
s.Please, Mr.. Alderman won't you let
the city water cart with its pranclng
steeds put some water on the streets to
lay the dust. It's just dreadful. l can't
see to do my writing and the dust is get
ting in my throat, in my ears and in my
inkstand and"
sorry, my dear friend, but really, you
know, we are too busy with our corn
erop to use the horses to pull water
cart"
And then the particular citizen who
held the receiver so hopefully to his ear
gently put it back in place and whispered
to himself.
'.Why in the thunder does the city of
Raleigh want to run farm and raise
eorn?"
But the telephone answered not.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Czlr's Iron Hand Begins to Fall.

Vienna, July 2O.-The Associated Press
correspondent is informed on good author
ity that the Car of Russia by an inn
rerial ukase issued last Saturday trans
ferred Yice-president vice-Gvernor Ustro-
vow at Kishineff to post in the eau
casus and placed Chief of Gendarmery
Lewindal on the reserve list. A transfer
to the Caucasus is considered mild
form of deportation. General Won
Raaben, the former governor of Bessara-
bia. no was dismissed after the Kishineff
massacre, was refused an audience by the
Gear last week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
A Loss to the World. Says Cleveland
lBy the Associated Press

Buzzards Bay, Mass, July 20.--When in
formed of the death of Pope Leo this af-
ternoon ex-President Cleveland, who is ut
Gray Gables, his summer home, said
although of course, not Unexpected,
the news of the death of this distinguished
man cannot fail to awaken regret in the
minds of all those who are sincerely
solicitous for the betterment of humanity.
/ have regarded Pope Leo XIII as a most
important factor in the advancement OF
civilization and mans improvement. Not
only his church, but the cause of humanity
has lost a strong advocate and sincere
friend"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Roosevelt is Touched.
nv the Associated Press.l

Oyster Bay, L. L., July 2O.-President
Roosevelt was deeply touched by the
death of Pope Leo At his home on Saga
more Hill, on being informed OF the
demise of the venerable head of the Catho-
lie church, he dictated the following for
the Associated Press:
"The President expressed his profound
regret at the death of the venerable
Pontiff, whose long career no less than his
exalted character, has commanded the re !.
spect OF all Christiandom. The PresSScnt
said that in uttering these sentiments he
was giving expression to the feeling of all
the people in the United States. wholly
without regard to their religious faiths
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
Chief Arthur Laid to Rest.
fBy the Associated Press. )

Cleveland, o., July 2O.-The funeral of
the late P. M. Arthur. of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers took place
this afternoon from the family residence
1929 Euclid Avenue, Rev. DIR. Paul f.
Sutphen, pastor of the Second Presbyte
rian Church, officiating, assisted by Rev
Vernon Harrington.