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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
The Morning Session.
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topecldl TO News and Observer
Wilson, N. c., June 24-The mornings
session of the Jones murder trial has
brought to light very few new features.
most of the time being consumed by the
defense in proving the characters of Ward
and Rich.
The counsel fer the State and defense
were In consultation during the morning
session for nearly half hour and it was
thought something would develop from
this conference, but as yet. it has borne
no fruit.
When the name Of Frank Brinkley was
called by the defense, objection was made
by the State on the grounds that witness
did not believe in the existence of God.
The State put Mr.. Blake Baker on the
stand, who swore that he heard witness
say that he did not believe In the exis-
tence OF God. This came
up in the course of a conversation The
court asked witness if he believed in the
existence of a God. which he answered
in the affirmative. saying that what was
said at the time referred to did not rep
resent his real sentiments Judge Shaw or
dered the jury brought back into the
room and the witness was examined
Witness Brinkley said be saw Bill
Barnes often; he had made his confession
and he told him that he (Barnes) thought
he had told ten thousand lies about this
matter.
Blake Baker was called by the defense
and testified to the good character of Ed
Brinkley.
Ed Gattingburg being sworn said that
he was engineer of the electric light sta
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Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon. p. G. Knox. Attorney General.
Payne's Reply to Madden,

Washington. June Postmaster Gen
eral Payne today took official cognzarce
o fthe letter to him sent from Detroit by
Third Assistant Postmaster General Mad
den regarding criticism of the contract
for supplying carbon paper to the service.
Mr.. Maddens publication of the letter in
advance of its receipt by his superior
officer. to whom it was addressed, and his
suggestion that the matter might have
been given out by Mr.. Bristow, provoked
considerable comment at the department.
1t is believed that Mr. Payne has sent a
rather sharp reply to Mr.. Madden.
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A CHANGE OF VENUE
Judge Townsend Grants the
Motion of TiIIman's
Attorneys.
(By the Associated Press.)

Columbia, S. c., June 24.--Argument on
the motion for change of venue in the
case of James H. Tillman indicted for
murder was concluded at O'Clock this
afternoon and Judge Townsend at once
announced his decision that the change
should be granted. Counsel disagreed
concerning the county where the case
should be sent and this was left undecided
for the present.
The days proceedings opened with the
argument of Andrew Crawford, of the
prosecution, against the motion. He
spoke for an hour and half. He was
followed by p. H. Nelson for the defense,
who devoted himself largely to the law of
the case. G. Duncan Bellinger formerly
Attorney General. next addressed the court
for the prosecution, first answering the
arguments on the other side. Solicitor
Thurmond closed for the prosecution in
a clear-cut speech.
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The FIRST BOMB ROARS
Captain Skipwith Wounded in an At
tack on a Car---Running the Cars
at Night---The Outlook
More (lninnus
More 0minous.
lBy the Associated Press J

Richmond, Va, June 24-Street cars
have been run on all the lines today, un-
der military protection. The cars have
been manned by strike-breakers, and on
the front platform of each one of them
have been two militiamen, with bayo-
nets fixed, and on the rear platform, two
militiamen, similarly prepared for action.
The power-houses and supply depots
within the city have also been guarded
by militia, and military guard has been
on duty at the State arsenal, while senti-
nels have been posted at car line cross
iDgs.
Notwithstanding these precautions the
first car of the Clay Street Line to leave
the east end barn this morning was at
tackled and obstructed by mob, and Cap
tain Skipwith, of one OF the Richmond
companies, was wounded in the leg by
fragment of bomb exploded on the
track.
The car finally made its way into the
more central part OF the city without
further casualty, but the disorder for
bloodshed than actually occurred
The west end car barns are IN Henrien-
county, outside the city limits, and tie
sheriff Of the county refuses to ask Tor
the aid Of troops. The barns are guarded
by armed men in the employ of the com
pany. and details from these guards pro-
tect the cars between the barns and the
city line. There is much strike sympathy
Ill both the east and west ends and the
greatest danger points in the present diff
Guilty are there, the barns being centres
around which disturbers gather Promi-
nent in the crowds that hoot and ieer the
cars, the strike breakers and the militia
men are women, supposedly the wives
and daughters of strikers and strike sym-
pathizers.
The company proposes to run cars until
twelve O'Clock tonight and it is very much
feared there will be serious bloodshed. as
the spirit of disorder Is still rampant in
the two extremes of the city above men
toned.
Hitherto the cars have been Withdrawn
from the streets at nightfall
1t is expected that two companies from
Newport News viii tonight reinforce the
troops already here. and it is understood
the Grimes Battery Of artillery, OF Ports
mouth, may also arrive tonight or early
in the morning. The military force now
On duty in Richmond aggregates about
eight hundred men.
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VIM. W. BARNES Is GONE
It is Generally Believed That he Was
Advised to Leave Wilson by His
Relatives Who Feared for
His Safety.
(secial to News and Observer.)

NS6cIal 10 news ana ODS6TNef.)
Wilson, N. c., June 24.-Much to the
surprise of all. the defendants in the Jones
murder case were put on the stand this
afternoon.
Rich was the first one to give an ac-
count of his movements on the night of
the homicide. He says that he came from
a house of i'll fame on the night of the kill
ing and came up town about II o'clock to
find Policeman Snakenburg. When near
Corbett's corner he heard firing in the di-
rection of the Friar building and on going
up Goldsboro street met Allen, who had
been wounded near the building and car
ried him to the sanitarium.
Whitley says he went to Jones room
at the request of one of his own friends
to warn him to leave town. He stated
further that he was so drunk on the day
and night before the killing he did not
remember having made any threats
against Jones.
Gil Ward explained his whereabouts on
the night of the killing by saying he was
not up street on the night of the killing
between the hours of one and daybreak
He explained his whereabouts during the
entire night.
When court adjourned for the day John
Allen was on the stand. He had gone
over part of his testimony. He ex-
planned that he got his wound near Jones
room In the Friar building. He said he
saw no one up there and did not know
who shot him.
VIM w. Barnes, the defendant, who
turned States evidence on Monday, left
to-day for Florida. It. is the general i'm
preston that he was advised to leave by
his relatives, who feared that bodily harm
would be done him on account of his con-
fession.
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PEoNLGE IN GEORGIA.
Judge speer Imposes Fine on Three Youpg
Men for First Offsnse
(By the Associated Pros

--NNSA"~SA AlEsoJ
Macon, Ga, June 24-In the United
States court today Judge Emory Speer
imposed fine of one thousand dollars
each on three young men, William Shy
Arthur Glawson and Robert Turner for
holding negro in involuntary servitude
He suspended the fine under conditions
In finlng the young men he said:
In view of the fact that that it is the
first crime of this kind which has ever
occurred In Georgia and because of the
frank confession of the young men SEN
tence is imposed in order to convince
the public that the purpose of the court
IS to warn and deter others from a like
crime. During good behavior the fine is
suspended upon payment of one hundred
dollars by each party"
The offense was that the young men
who are prominent farmers, caught a
negro who had gotten in debt to them.
gave him whipping and made him go to
work for them.
Judge Speer said that the problem of
the times could not be solved by harsh
measures and that the laws of Georgia
were against such treatment
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WILL NOT RfAFFIRM
Democrats of Iowa Divided
Over Kansas City
Platform.
(By the Associated Press.l

Des Moines. Ia, June 24.With the del
egates divided upon the re-affirmation OF
the Kansas City platform the State Dem
ocratic Convention was called to order this
morning in the new auditorium by George
F. Rhlnehart, of Newton, chairman of the
State Central Committee.
]. H. Quick. of Sioux City, was intro,
duced as temporary chairman and in ad.
dressing the convention he spoke at some
length on the ends of the trusts.
AZ the district caucuses the gold men
won decided victory Seven out of elev-
en- gold men for their members on the
Committee on Resolutions. The commit
tee took vote later on re-affirming the
Kansas City platform The roll call
showed seven votes against and four in
favor. This settles the question of re-af-
firmation.
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Changes on the Southern,
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June Following the
promotion of FL l.. Miller to the position
of Division Freight Agent of the South
ern Railway at Knoxville, Tenn, the
Southern announces the following changes.
effective July 1st: r.. L. Simpson, Com
mercial Agent, Chattanooga. Tenn. vice
H. L. Miller, promoted; ]. L. Cox, Com
mercial Agent, Columbus, Miss, vice Mr.
Simpson; George Robertson, Travelling
Freight Agent. Atlanta. Ca. vice Mr.
Cox; ]. Stevens. Soliciting Agent
Montgomery. Ala. vice Mr.. Robertson.
H. Tyler Smith, Soliciting Agent. Ashe-
vile Line, New York City; John H. An
drews, Travelling Freight Agent, Raj
eigh, N. c.. vice Mr.. H. Tyler Smith.
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Leads all North Carolina Daes i'm News and Circulation
On cross-examination by Mr.. F. S.

On cross-examination by Mr.. f. S.
Spruill no new facts were disclosed.
John w. Dawes. of Elm City, being
sworn saida Il am manager of Cotton
Oh Company here. 1 know W. H. Rich.
have seen in his possession black jack.
Saw 1T In his possession about March.
was at picnic on Tuesday before the
homicide. He had pistol, which was
shot on this occasion. / went to Rich's
room few days after the killing. The
pistol found in his room was loaded in all
chambers, the cartridges were corroded.
nave known w. H. Rich for year and
Know his general character to be good
r. ii. Osbourne being sworn said 81
work at the Wilson Oil Mills. w. HI.
Rich works there. Have seen black Jack
in his possession. / saw this black lack
since January. | know Rich's general char
acter to be good"
The defense called W. C. Mayo. but
when it became known that the bullets
offered in evidence were not
in court. counsel asked that they be al
lowed to delay the proceedings until these
bullets could be gotten. In order to cause
no delay in the progress of the trial the
State put on witness during the wait
for the bullets.
J. M. Leath being sworn said 81 room
in the Racket Store and was awake at /
O'Clock on the night of the homicide.
Heard pistol shots in the direction of
Branch's cotton yard. This was followed
by a noise in the F'riar building, which is
across the alley from my room. There
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YOUNG CAROLINIANS WHO
DOHONOR TO THEIR STATE
High Positions in Graduating Class of Virginia MILF
tary Institute by Dewey Brothers and w. T.
Blackwell, Jr.
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Lexington, Va, June 24.-The North
Carolinians present at the impressive cere-
monies attending the unveiling of the
monument by Sir Moses Ezekiel, Virginia
Mourning Her Dead" erected to the
memory OF the Virginia Military Institute
cadets who took part in the battle of New
Market, were greatly gratifed today at
the final commencement exercises by the
high position taken by the North Caro-
lima boys i'll the graduating class. For
w. T. Blackwell, Jr., Of Durham, took
sixth Senior Captain Geo. S. Dewey, OF
Goldsboro, third, and his brother Lieu
tenant Thomas A. Dewey, first. and in
addition to this distinguished honor, he
also won the Jackson Hope medal, which
was most gracefully presented by that il
lustrous alumnus of the Virginia Military
Institute, Judge Page Morris. of Duluth.
Mimi. who. so materially aided the North
Carolina Society of Cincinnati in getting
its Nash and Davidson monument bill
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briggs involved in the Post
Office Scandal.
LETTER FROM ROOSEVELT
He Suggests That Legal Aid bs Employed in
Prosecuting tie GuiIty---Knox Acts on
the Suggestion h---Payne Sharp
Af.er Madden.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

New York June 24-Former Congress-
man briggs was indicted by the Federal
grand jury in Brooklyn today. He ap-
peared before Judge Thomas and gave
bail. The indictment grew out of the
investigation into postoffce affairs made
by the grand jury.
Four indictments were found, all prac-
tically alike. Each charges that briggs
between July 20 and "a, 1900, unlawfully
agreed to receive and did receive a $500
check from the Brandt Dent Company for
procuring a contract from the United
States government for making and deliv-
ering 250 automatic cashiers for the Post
office Department
To the first two indictments Mr. briggs
pleaded not guilty, reserving the right to
plead later to the others which contain
sixteen counts each, after his lawyer had
read them.
Mr. briggs refused absolutely to COM
ment on his Indictment He has pre-
vIously admitted, however, receiving a
salary OF $l2,500 from the Brandt Dent
Company for introducing its machines.
but claimed that the work he did for
the company was done before he was
sworn III as Congressman, but after his
election, and declaring that he had done
nothing to which Inc government could
object.
The indictments were found under sec
tions Ill and 172 of the revised statutes
of the United States. which provide for
the punishment of any person receiving
emoluments while in the employ OF the
fssp
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ley formed the chief function Of the clos
ing day of Yale's commencement week.
The medal for proficiency in political
economy was awarded to M. B. Terrell,
Decherd, Tenn, of the academic senior
class, while the John A. Porter University
prize was won by Richard Webb, of Dur
ham, N. c., graduate school student, for
an essay on Sidney Lanier.
At the annual banquet of the alumni at
which about fifteen hundred men were
present, President Hadley delivered an ad-
dress which was largely report of the
work during the past year.
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through the last Congress. of which he
was a leading member.
The Dewey brothers, sons of Mr.. Charles
Dewey, further won the degree of b. s.
The North Carolinians present who took
part in the battle Of New Market are
Hon. Geo. M. Rose, of Fayetteville ex-
Senator Morgan, of Currituck Dr. Julian.
Wood and DR.. Lumsden, of Elizabeth City;
Col. A. Fl. Leftwich, formerly OF Green's
boro. and Judge Williams Martin now
OF Norfolk. Dr. Brevard Mcdowell, of
Charlotte, whose brother was killed in the
battle, is also present.
The other North Carolina alumni who
are here are General James ID. Glenn. OF
Greensboro; Mr.. w. w. Smith. of Raleigh;
Capt. j. H. Niche. Of Durham, and Col,
Benehan Cameron
Mr.. Davey. Miss Dewey and Miss Borden
are very happy at the record made by
the Dewey boys and all North Carolinians
should be proud of them.
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ST. JOHNS DAY CELEBRATED
AT OXFORD ORPHAN ASYLUM
Hon. w, W. Kitcl1in Speaks on Masonry. .'TI1e Old
North State" and 'sDixie" Sung by the
Orphans.
Especial to News and observcr.)

throng of people who attended the exer-
cises Judge Frank d. Winston intro
duced the orator of the day in very at
tractive style.
The address of welcome by the mayor
Of oxford, Captain w. A. Devin. was very
highly enjoyed by all present, and was
responded to by DR.. B. #. Dixon in q most
interesting and appropriate manner.
The singing by the orphans of Dixie
and s.The Old North State" added much
to the charm OF the entertainment.
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Lorenz and Wife Arrested.
(By the Associated Press. J


Toledo, Ohio, June 24.-George E. Lorenz
and his wife, Martha, who were indicted
by the Federal grand jury at Washington
few days ago in connection with the
scandal in the Postoffce Department. were
arrested today. They were taken before
United States Commissioners Brough
where their attorney, John F. Kumler. de-
manded the right to a preliminary hear
ing. This has been set for o'clock to-
morrow afternoon but it is not believed
that the Federal authorities will be ready
for a hearing at that time and the case
viii probably be continued to later date
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenz each gave bond in
the sum of $1,000.
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Launching of Galveston Postponed.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Pressl
Richmond, Va, June 24.-The launching
of the Galveston, which was to have
taken place today, has been postponed
upon the recommendation of the engineers
in charge of the gravity launching basin
The basin was not completed until Mon
day night, and a small leak was discovered
in the retaining bank, which it was deemed
advisable to locate and stop before launch
ing.
No delay in the removal of the vessel
is involved, as the purpose of the govern
ment is to hold her at Richmond for two
or three months.
No date has been fixed for the launch
ing, but it will probably take place in the
near future.
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Five Years for Peonage.
(By the Associated Press.)

Montgomery Ala, June 24.-Today in
the United States Court. J. w. Pace, a
prominent planter of Tallapoosa county.
was arraigned for trial on eleven indict-
ments charging him with peonage. De-
murrers were filed not guilty to all Of
the eleven cases and appealed to the Cir
cult Court of Appeals at New Orleans,
making bond in the sum of $4,000.
The sentence of the court on Mr.. Pace
was five years in each case. to be served
concurrently.
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Oxford, N c.. June 24-The celebra-
ton OF st. Johns Day at Oxford orphan
Hiyium TODAY was one of the best enter
tainments that has been held at this spIen-
did institution for number of years. A
large attendance was present and heard
Hon. w. w. Kitchin deliver remarkably
hne address on the subject of Masonry
The address was replete with beautiful
thoughts. expressed In chaste and elegant
la uage and was highly enjoyed. by the
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BAYONETS FLASH
FROM THE CARS
Manned by Strike Breakers, 'Tkey are Now
Running at Richmond Under the Pro-
lection of the Military.
MacNeill: Treasurer. Mr.. G. j. Cooper;
Secretary e r. MacKethan ESQ

MacNeill: Treasurer. Mr.. c. j. Cooper;
Secretary. e. r. MacKethan, Esq.
The coroner's inquest over the negro,
Ray, killed by another negro named Mum
at Goodwin. Saturday night, shows that
both were armed with pistols This ques-
ton of pistol "toting' among young ne
groes is growing to be a serious matter.
This is the second homicide from this
cause in this county in as many weeks,
while another negro lies in Jail seriously
wounded.
The funeral of Mrs. Jane Evans took
place from the Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon. She was Sc years old
She was cultured lady of the old school
Her only living son, prominent citizen
OF Arizona. died some months ago.
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THE HAIR TORN FROM HER HEAD.
Agonizing Experience of Young Girl on a
Gas Launch.
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Especial to News and Observer)
Washington, N. c., June 24-Sufferlng
the most excruciating torture, sixteen
year-old Nellie Whitley was almost scalp
ed last night. She was out in small
open gas launch owned by her father and
leaned over the uncovered propeller shaft
Her hair was quickly wound around the
revolving shaft and it continued revolving
and tore bare place on her head The
actual pulling of the hair stopped the rev.
olutions. The girl still lives and is suf-
fering greatly. She is the daughter of a
local horseman.
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Pistols and Young Negroes.
fsnecial 10 News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Fayetteville. N. c., June PA meet
ing Of citizens was held in the city hall
last night to arrange for the proper cele-
bration here of the Fourth OF July 1t
was decided to. have a sham battle,
iremen's water contest, with other sports,
these to follow the main exercises of the
day, The following officers were elected
for the coming year and will have charge
of the celebration: President. Mr.. D. A.
Macmillan; Chief Marshal, Capt. j. D.
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Mill Workers Strike Ends.

Especial to News and Obseryer)
Washington, N. c., June 24.-A late
Bell Haven special says:
'"The mill workers strike is ended. A
was effected and they returned
to work this morning. They get paid off
twice a month instead of monthly. The
situation is now satisfactory
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To New York for Treatment,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., June 24-Charles Nc
Nance, Manager of Biltmore estate. who
has been i'll several weeks, has been taken
to New York for treatment. He was ac-
companied by DR.. S. Westray Battle, the
Vanderbilts' physician. The trip was made
in Geo. Vanderbilt's private car Swan
nanoa."
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THE ROAD CLEARED.
Trains Begin Running Again Between Spar
tanburg and Ashsville.
fBy the Associated Press !

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, June 4.-The Southern
Railway announces that the repairs occa-
stoned by the landslide on the tracks Of
the Southern Railway at Saluda N. c.,
between Spartanburg. S. c., and Asheville,
N c., have been completed and that be-
ginning tomorrow, June 25th, there will
be complete resumption of all it's trains,
including the Charleston and Asheville,
Macon and Asheville, and Jacksonville and
Cincinnati sleeping car lines.
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The Case Of the Chattanooga.
(By the Associated Press J

q j
Washington, June 24.-Because the re-
cent seizure of the Chattanooga. under
construction at the Crescent Ship-yards
at Elizabeth, N. j., has not interfered
with work on the vessel it is said at the
Navy Department that it will be unneces-
sary for the government to take any
legal measures of precaution.
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More Troops Ordered on Duty.
tBy the Associated Press0

Norfolk. Va, June a. Colonel A. NJ
Higgins commanding the the list Virginia
regiment, has received orders from the
Acting Adiutant General at Richmond to
report forthwith to that city with six
companies of the regiment The troops
viii be used to assist the twelve COM
paRies of the seTentieth regiment and
battery of artillery at present in service
Continued on Fifth Page)