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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
A LEGAL AND MORAL RIGHT
TO EXCLUDE NoN-UNIoNIsTs
John Mitchell on the Question of Open shop
Before The National Civic Federation
Conference.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, Oct 15.-Discusson of the
question of the "open" shop by represen-
tatives of labor and of capital took up the
greater part OF the first session today of
the National Civic Federation Conference
which is endeavoring to establish more
rightful relations between employers and
employees and to end strife.
Various phases of the matter of freedom
of employment which is now agitatlng the
industrial world were presented by inter
ested persons. The discussion will be con-
tinued tomorrow, when it will become gen
eral
During his talk on the "open" shop to-
day John Mitchell, President of the United
Mine Workers, strongly denounced the
non -unionist and the strike breaker, whom
he likened to criminal.
Henry c. Hunter, of New York, it was
announced, would be among the speakers
on the "open" shop at tomorrow's session,
at which Samuel Gompers, President OF
the American Federation of Labor, Is ex-
pected to preside. Senator Hanna, it was
said, would be in charge of Saturday 5
meeting.
shop. said in part:
by a refusal to work with non-union
men labor organizations occasionally excite
acute irritation among employers and In
vite great criticism from press and pub
lic
ITO refuse to work with non-union men
is to no greater and to no less extent
compulsion than for life or fire insur-
ance company to refuse certain classes OF
risks, for a church to refuse membership
to certain classes of people, or for any
association whatsoever to set condition
under which it will have dealings with
certain persons.
''The majority of non-unionists are not
malicious, only at the worst stupid and
apathetic. However, there is one group
o. nonunionists, the professional strike
breakers, but little removed from the
criminal classes. do not mean to say
that every strike breaker is criminal.
Seine of these professional strike break
ers are former unionists, men who have
been dishonorably discharged from the
union, cashered for conduct unbecoming
unionst, if not actually indicted for
defalcatons or other offenses against the
law. Others have never been in union
ad have never been defied or contamia-
ted by work.
with the progress of trade unions and
their growth in strength there probably
will be a lessening in the intensity of
feeling against the non-unionist but 90
lessening in the policy of exclusion.
'In conclusion, believe that trade
unions have perfect legal and moral
right to exclude non unionists, but that
this right should be exercised with the
utmost care and only after persuasion has
been tried and has failed"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Mr.. RCD. HOGS DEATH.
Sudden Attack Of Pneumonia in shelby Ends
His Life

A telegram to relatives here has brought
the news Of the death of Mr.. Med. Higgs,
formerly resident here, which took place
in Shelby, the cause being an attack OF
pneumonia.
Mr.. Higgs was a son of the late Mr.,
Jacob Higgs, a merchant of this city. Up
to few months ago Mr.. H'ggs was with
the Hicks Drug Company here, but has
lately been travelling for the John M.
Scott Drug Company, of Charlotte.
Mr.. Higgs was about thirty years old,
and was unmarried. Mrs. Denning, OF
Dunn, an aunt with whom he had made
his home for many years, was with him
at the time of his death. The funeral and
interment took place at his home at Dunn.
Mr.. Higgs has many friends here and in
Charlotte, and was highly esteemed by
all who knew him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Marie Wainwright.

Twelfth Night which will be pre-
scented at the Academy of Music on Mon
day night, October 10th, with Miss Marie
Wainwright as Viola, is genuine
comedy. perpetual spring of the gayest
and the sweetest fancies. and such also
is the Interpretation of the tender Viola
and charming Cesario by Miss Wainwright.
In artificial society men and women are
divided into castles and classes. and it's
rarely that extremes in character or
manners. can. approximate. To blend int0
one harmonious picture the utmost grace
and refinement of sentiment and the
broadcast effects of humor the most poie.
nant wit and the most indulgent benignity.
in short. to bring before us in the same
scene Viola and olivia, with Malvoio and
Sir Toby, belonged only to nature and to
Shakespeare. The stage settings provided
for this popular revival are like the coui-
edy itself, superb. olivia garden is said
to be scenic poem, the sea coast of
Illyria stage picture of masterful skill
and the rose bower an ideal trystipg
place for ideal lovers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
NEGROES TORTURED TO DEATH.
General Flanagan Reports Terrible Atrocities
and Asks the Governors Prot, ction
(By the Associated Press


Chicago, Oct. ia special to the Re-
cord Herald from Austin, Texas, says:
General Webster Flanagan, United
States Collector of Internal Revenue for
this district, has appealed to Governor
Lanham, asking that the State render pro-
lection to the negroes of Rusk county
and aid in bringing to justice the white
men guilty of torturing to death two III
offensive blacks.
General Flanagan, who has just re-
turned from Rusk county, says all publ
cation of news of the horrible treatment
of the negroes has been suppressed. He
made the following statement:
mo one can portray the cruelties to
which the negroes of Rusk county have
been subjected. If the State does not
take prompt action I shall appeal to the
Federal authorities. A few nights before
my arrival two of the most peaceable and
iroffensive negroes were stripped and tied
to trees and then whipped. One of the ne
groes died Saturday night and The other
cannot recover. They want to make it a
white mans county"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
EXTENSION OF TIME GIVEN.
The Indulgence Asked by Williams and Mid
dendorf GRANTED.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore Oct 15.-It was announced
tonight by member OF the Advisory
Committee selected to examine the books
of ]. S. Williams & Sons, of Richmond,
and J. w. Middendorf &c Company, of
this city, that all the banks and trust
companies which hold the obligations OF
the firms had assented to their request for
an extension of time to meet their flnan-
cial obligations. An official tabulated
statement will be rendered in few days
by the committee. 1t is said that more
than rs per cent. of the creditors of the
two firms have accepted the proposition
presented by the committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
DECLARES THAT OUR
CLAIM is CONCEDED
Decision of the Alaska Boun-
Diary Tribunal.
LONDON PAPERS REPORT
Learns From Best Of Authority That We've Won
the Cast--- Grand Dinner Given 10 the
Alaskan Boundary Gem
LONDON PAPERS REPORT
mission.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Oct. 16.-The Morning Adver-
from source which it regards as be-
yond question, that the decision of the
Alaska Boundary Tribunal virtually con-
cedes the American case.
The Morning Advertiser which appears
to be thoroughly satisfied with the re-
liability of it's statements, says the news
will be received in Canada with conster-
nation. 1t gives a map and a detailed ex-
PLANTATION showing how the decision will
affect Canada and adds that those who
have followed the arguments have been
thoroughly satisfied with Hon. Clifford
Sifton's preparation and presentation of
the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
BIG STRIKE 0EoRREr.
Beginning at St. Louis Express Messengers
Go Out in ID any Cities
(By the Associated Press.)

ST Louis. Oct 15.--A strike was de-
clared this evening by the Pacific Express
Messengers in st. Louis. Last Tuesday.
the members of the local Brotherhood OF
Railway Express Men submitted de-
,mand for an increase of 10 per cent in
wages They stopped work and only re-
turned upon the assurance of General Su'
perintendent F. C. Greutsch that their
demands would be considered. The de-
rand was considered today and notifica-
ton was sent to the express messengers
that the increase could not be granted
The walkout tonight resulted.
The Board of Directors held its quar-
terly meeting today and during the meet
ing took under consideration the demand
of the express messengers. 1t was decided
that the increase could not be granted
and word was sent out to that effect
Superintendent Guesch late tonight said
that he had been advised that employees
had gone out tonight at Kansas City, in
Arkansas and Texas, but not in any con-
siderable numbers.
Wichita, Kas., Oct 15.-The Pacific Elk
press employees in this city struck to-
night They demand the same wages as
the Wells Fargo and Adams Express en-
ployes get.
San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 15.-All but
two of the employees of the Pacific Elk
press Company in this city went on
strike this evening in obedience to orders
from the chief officers of their associa-
tion at ST. Louis.
Texarkana, Ark, Oct. 15.-The Pacific
Express Company employees at this place
went on strike here today for higher
wages, in response to orders received from
the head of the organization at st. Louis.
Salt Lake, Utah, Oct. 15.-J. w. Rogers
superintendent of the Pacific Express
Company, whose district extends from Salt
Lake to Portland, tonight stated that there
would be no strike on his division. The
employees on the Northwestern division,
he said, were satisfied with the conditions
under which they are working.
Portland, Ore. Oct. 15.-The employees
of the Pacific Express Company at Port
land did not walk out today. The repre-
sentative of the company here stated to-
night that he believed that all the men in
his employ were satisfied with their pres
ent treatment.
Kansas City, Oct. 15.-The employees of
the Pacific Express Company in this city
went on strike tonight for increased
wages.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Disbands for Season.
(By the Associated Press.)

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 15.-The Plttsburg
team of the National Baseball League dis
handed for the session today after dividing
the local clubs share of the receipts from
the worlds championship series. The
amount was $21.O60 and President Drey
fus divided it into sixteen parts All the
players received an equal share except
Doheney, Thompson, Carisch, Murphy and
La Force, among whom one-sixteenth was
divided. The members of the tenn pre-
scented President Dreyfus with fine gold
stop watch
check and ten shares of valuable stock
by the club owners in token of their APP
probation of his work against the Boston
Americans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
VETERANS ARE COMING
Oxford Camp. Will Send One Hundred and
twenty-five to the Reunion

Hon. H. A. London, who was in Raj
eigh yesterday after attending the Re-un-
ion at Greensboro, spoke most encourag-
agingly of the prospects of great crowd
Of veterans at the Confederate Reunion
here next week.
oxford Camp, 125 strong will be here
on Tuesday evening" he said. ut will be
met by the Drum Corps of the L. OBJ.
Branch, which has rendered its services
for the occasion, and the arrival of these
veterans will set the ball rolling.
From all sections come reports which
go to show that the veterans are coming
to the Reunion. You can safely expect
and say that there will be a great crowd .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
DOUBLE MURDER By LOVER.
Because she Would not Wed Him He Killed
Her and himself
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco, Oct.s~ 15.-Josephine
Mead, aged Is years, formerly school
teacher of Los Angeles, and who came
here three weeks ago to attend college a.
Berkeley, was shot and killed here this
afternoon by an unknown man who then
committed suicide.
Miss Meade came West from Boston.
Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 15.-Josephlne
Meade was we'll known here as teacher
in the public schools. Her departure from
Los Angeles was caused by the unwelcomc
attentions of a man whose name has not
yet been learned.
For several months he prosecuted her
and insisted that she marry him. When
she refused he threatened to kill her,
and in fear of her life she gave up her
position and left for the east.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Telegraphic Briefr

Philadelphia. Oct 15.-Prince Alert, the
worlds champion PAGER, attempted to
lower his own record of 1857 at Bel
mont Driving Park this afternoon and
failed. His time was so IL. The time
o. the quarters were: 80, SO IL, :2S 2,
1:59 IL. Only one trial was made.
Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 15.-President
Samuel Spencer, OF the Southern Rail-
road accompanied by several other high
officers of that system, arrived tonight
from Atlanta. The party will be here
until tomorrow, noon, taking trip to-
morrow morning around the immediate
Birmingham district.
Manchester, N. H., Oct 15.-This was
a busy day with the American Board
OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions
and matters in large volume but said to
be of little general interest. were dis
POSED of with dispatch. Addresses were
made by Rev. Rockwell II. Potter, of
Hartford. Conn; President Henry G.
Kind. of Oberlin, o., and President VIII
liam j. Tucker, of Dartmouth College.
Several missionaries also addressed the
convention briefly.
Colon. Colombia, Oct. 1.-THE United
Fruit Company is inaugurating tra.e in
bananas between the Isthmus of Panama
and the United States. The first steam
err arrived here today and will load fol
New Orleans direct. The recent hurricane
in Jamaica has given a great impetus tc
the trade.
Hartford Conn, Oct. 15.-The question
of ADMITTING colored men as members of
the organization was the most interesting
ono undar discussion at the convention of
the International Car Workers Associa-
ton today. After the meeting President
Fish said the sentiment OF the members
seemed to be about evenly uiV'ueu ana
that no decision was reacneu'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Bride BACKED Ont.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Danville, Va, Oct. 15-Mr. E. w
Moore, of this city, and Miss Kate Mobly.
of Winston, N. c., were to be married
yesterday. 1t was a runaway match
The license was secured and when the
magistrate stood the couple before him
to answer the questions necessary to mako
them man and wife there was halt
The bride refused to fill her part of the
obligation and the ceremony was post
poned. The bride asked the Justice II
the license would not do for another day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Leader of olored Democracy Shot.
(By the Associated Press

New York, Oct. 15.-During a quarrel
Caleb A. Sims, one of the best known
colored men in the city and leader of the
United Colored Democracy of Greater
New York. was shot and killed tonight
III the club house OF the Colored Democ
racy by Alma Padro, West Indian ne
gro, who is chairman of the House Com
mittee of the club. Four shots were fired
by Padro, two of which struck Sims
James H. James, another colC1ed poll
tician, who with others had interferred
in the quarrel was shot in the right
shoulder The fourth bullet went wild.
Padro was arrested.
The cause of the shooting is not def
nitely known, but it is said to have been
over a matter of $50 that Padro claimed
the club owed him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Heads. he Lives; Tails, he Dies.
DIV the Associated pregg.l

Chicago, Oct ia dispatch to the Tri-
bune from Lawrenceville, Ills, says:
In the Lawrence Circuit Court here,
jury trying the case of the State against
George Ryan, charged with assault to com
nit murder. could not reach verdict
after being out 36 hours, when one of them
suggested Tipping nickels--heads to con.
wet, tails to acquit. Each Jurors put
nickel in hat, shake and toss, and
the nickels fell on table, six and six.
necessitating another toss. The seconH
trial showed four heads and eight tails,
resulting in acquittal. The court accepted
the verdict but did not know how it was
reached until today. The State will get q
new trial and the jurors may be indicted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Boarded an Abandoned Vessel
lBy the Associated Press

Fernandina, Fla, Oct. 15.-The master
OF the steamer Zeeburg reports boarding
the Urguayan bark Salvador Talaverra,
IN the vicinity of Bermuda, deserted by
the crew. The vessel was in a dismasted
condition. but had verv little water in
her hold her hull was in good condition,
making little, if any water. The master
would have towed the vessel into Bermu-
da, but was prevented by time charter.
The Talaverra sailed from this port to g
port in Spain with a cargo of lumber on
September 9th. A lamp in the cagin Of
the vessel was burning when boarded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Mark Twain Cusses Out Tammany
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Oct. 15.-Samuel A. Glenn
mems MARK Twain has written letter
to the Woman's Municipal League on the
subject of the coming election, in which
he says
Il should think that any humane and
honest person would rather be convicted
of one robbery and one murder than be-
come cold and deliberate confederate in
wholesale robbery and wholesale murder
by voting Tammany ticket
"Certinly if anything is proven, up to
the hilt, Tammany's financial history and
health statistics of 1901 prove that Tam
many's especial and remorseless trade is
wholesale pillage and wholesale destruction
of health and life
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Grand Jury to Probe BoodIing Charges
(By the Associated Press.)

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. ia grand
Jury to investigate charges of boodling
made against the Board of Education of
Kansas City, Kan, is assured. Today over
400 citizens had signed the petition draw,
ur last night by the Mercantile Club, ask
ing Judge e. T. Fisher, of the district
court, asking the court to call jury.
The Jury will not only be asked to in
vestigate the charges Of boodling, but to
stop gambling, and close all illicit sa-
looms running in violation of the prohibi-
ton law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
To Prevent Sale of Toy Pistols.
(By the Associated Press. }

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15.-The State
Board of Health today adopted a resolu-
tion by which their secretary is directed
to take steps to prevent the sale of ''toy
pistols and other explosive appurten-
ances' The resolution recites that six
hundred persons were killed, 100 made
blind and 1000 others injured on the last
Fourth of July. The board. therefore, de
clares it to be the duty of health authori
ties to abolish the evils attendant upon
the celebration of Independence Day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
A TERRIBLE ACCUSATION
Son Charges His Father With Wife Murder
and Particle.
(By the Associated Press


Chicago, Oct. 15.-Frank Pavlik created
a dramatic scene in Judge Clifford's court
today, pointing an accusing finger at his
father and declaring that the latter was
guilty not only of wife murder but also
that of parricide.
1.-THE murder of my mother is not the
first one committed by my father" said
the accuser. I'm Bohemia, where I was
born, he killed his own mother. He be
came enraged at my grandmother and
struck her vicious blow. For three
weeks she suffered and finally died. My
father was never punished for that
crime
Attorneys for the defendant told the jury
they would make no denials of the charge
that the defendant killed his wife, but
would seek to prove him insane.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Editors Jailt d for Lese Majeste.
(By the Associated Press.)

Leipsic, Germany, Oct. 15.-The court
here has sentenced Herr Luettich, the edl-
tor of the Leipsic Volks Zeitung to six
months Imprisonment; Herr Holman, OF
the Altenburg Zeitung, to three months.
and DR.. Schoephlin, member of the Reich
stag and an editor of the Leipsic Volks
Zeitung to four months for lese majestic
in publishing an article concerning an all
legged half brother of the German Empe-
ror reproduced from a Vienna paper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
New Cases at Laredo.
(By the Associated Press.)

Laredo, Texas, Oct. 15.-The official yell
low fever bulletin today shows new cases
81 deaths l. total cases to date, 327; deaths
to date II. The cases have developed so
rapidly that physicians no longer report
suspicious cases. Hundreds of Mexicans
are in destitute circumstances on account
of the general suspension of business.
The latest report from Nuevo Laredo
says that there have been % cases and
two deaths since Sunday. The condition
of United States Consul Alonzo Garrett is
precarious.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17

Manchuria. 1t is stated that Japan has
refused to accede to this proposition.
Vice Admirals Arima and Kammura
and a number of other naval officers have
been summoned to meet the Emperor at
the palace tomorrow, Later, Admiral
Ito and other officers viii be given an
audience by the Emperor. I
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Diplomatic Day in Washington
tBy the Associated Press

Washington, Oct. 15.-This was diplo-
matte day at the State Department and
Secretary Hay saw more representatives
of foreign governments than at any time
since last spring. Minister Takahira, Of
japan, had long interview with Mr..
Hay, in which the situation in The Far
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Walk Out of Expressmen.
lRv the Associated Press.l

Little Rock, Ark, Oct. ia general
walk-out of employees of the Pacific Elk
press Company occurred today in Arllan-
sas About 800 men are affected in this
State The strike is said to have been
caused by the refusal of the company to
grant fifteen per cent. increase to its
men and recognize the union. 1t Is re-
ported here that 1000 men are affected
in Arkansas, Louisiana, Indian Territory
and Texas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
George Herman Captured.
lRx the Associated Press

Manila, Oct. 15.--George Herman, tile
defaulting constabulary officer, has been
captured and taken to Bayauan. Eight
hundred dollars was recovered from him.
Governor Taft has designated Deem
Der % as the date of his departure for
Washington to enter uDon his duties as
Secretary of War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17

East was discussed at considerable length.
The minister has had some recent dis.
patches from his government. When ask
ed if the situation was more pacific, he
said that it was not as threatening as it
had been. Mr.. Takahira has no official
advices as to what the latest demands Ly
Russia upon China contain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Moiormen on the 81" to st-ike.
fBx the Associated Press. }

New York, Oct. 15.-By an almost unan-
imous vote tonight the motormen on the
elevated road decided in favor of a strike
If their demands are not complied witt.
AT the same time 263 ex-firemen, now
employed in various capacities on the
road, but who retain their membership
III the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, also decided in favor of strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17
Death of Prof Hoell.
Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Aurora N. c., Oct. 15.-Prof. G. F.
Hoell, a young man of much promise.
recently elected superintendent of the
oxford graded schools, died at his home
here at an early hour this morning. The
cause of his death was abscess of the
lungs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-17

Washington Oct 15.-It was announced
at the Navy Department today that the
football game between the United States
Military and Naval Academies will be
played this year under the old conditions
and on the usual date. This makes the
game occur November %.