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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Lose Trace of the Convicts.
(By the Associated Press.)

Sacramento, Cal, July 30.-A special to
the Bee from the Folsom State Prison
says that the latest reports received show
that the militia have had absolutely no
trace OF the escaped convicts since Mon
Gay night.
Fugitives are thought to be doubling
back from the vicinity of Lotus to the
neighborhood of Rattle Snake Bar and
Zentgraf mine. The country in which the
fugtives are supposed to be has a num-
Der of deserted cabins and several orchards
which will afford them shelter and food.
Guard Cochrane, who was stabbed IN
the prison fight. is slightly worse and his
recovery is still doubtful.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
TIE STORM SUBSIDIES.
Former Deputy Cienes Will be Prose cuted for
Attempted Bribery.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press
Buda Pest, July 30.-The third session
of the lower house of the Hungarian Diet
yesterday (after two suspensions due to
disorder in the House) lasted until the
early hours this morning. At midnight
the Obstructionists withdrew, singing the
national anthem, and declaring that any
further sitting would be illegal, as Wed
nesday's session ended at midnight and
Thursdays had not been called in form
The majority, after having cheered the
departing members, adopted Premier He'd
ervarys motion providing for the reading
of the indemnity bill. The House subse-
quently adjourned until Friday.
1t is reported that the public prosccu-
tor has instituted proceedings agains.
Former Deputy Dienes, who was charged
by Deputy Sollman Papp in the House
yesterday, with attempting to bribe him
with 10000 kroner in cash to desert his
fellow Obstructionists and leave Buda
Pest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
BRAVE WOMAN's DEFENCE.
Struggles With Negro in the Dark and Forces
Him to Leave Her.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Kinston. n. c., July 30.-It is stated that
Henry Holloway, the mulatto, who at
tempted to assault Mrs. arrott luton
at Glennfeld, in Greene county, while her
husband was off curing tobacco, was
former employe of futon. 1t is said that
as the negro entered Mrs. Tutons room
he extinguished the light, and awakened
by the noise she asked If that were her
husband. The negro answered no, selzlng
her at the same time and making an IN
famous proposal.
Mrs. luton grappled with him and per-
suaded him to leave her alone, telling h'm
to leave the country and she would not
tell. Soon after her husband arrived.
On learning of the attempt he made a
vain search for the negro. and failing TO
find him. went for the sheriff, who ar
rested the negro next morning and placed
him in Snow Hill Jail, where he now Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
In Search of an ..ssaulter of Women

Des Moines, Ia, July 30.-Sheriffs HUI
nolt, of Knox county, Mo-. and Davis, of
Apanoose county, Ia, with a posse of well
armed citizens have gone to Brazil, a
small mining town five miles from Cen
terville, where it is reported Clark, the
negro wanted at Kahoka, Mo-. for at
tacking Gertrude Hess is in hiding. Sher-
iff Hunolt encountered negro who he
positively asserts was Clark near Center
vile last night and commanded him to halt.
He received shot in reply and engaged
in an Intellectual pistol duel with the man
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
General Policy Board Meets
CRv the Associated Press.)

Washington, July 3O.-The first meeting
of the general policy board was held to-
dav There were present Admiral Dewey,
Rear Admiral Taylor, Captain Pillsbury,
Commander Barnett, Major General Cor
hin Rr;gadier General Randolph and
Brigadier General Bliss, Major Young, the
other member Of the board, was not IN
town.
The purpose of the meeting was to or
ganize, which was done by the election
of Admiral Dewey as president and Com
mander Barnett as secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Leads all North Carolina Dailes i'm News

Locomotive Engineers will be here with
in a few days to elect a new grand chlet
and assistant grand chief to succeed 2. M.
Arthur and A. B. Youngson, deceased.
The fact that Mr.. Youngson just before
his death nominated II. M. Shay, OF
Youngstown, Ohio, as first assistant grand
chief will have no effect, according to au-
thorities as the board of grand officers
had no chance to confirm his nomination
before death of the grand chief.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
A MYSTERIOUS CASE
Young Man Terribly Injured,
His Mind a Blank.
indications are That He Was Struck by ihe Train
little or No Hope for
His lif'.
(SpeciI to News nd Observer }

Salisbury, ~ c., July 30-A. w. Stockton
aged about twenty-five and residing at
Spencer, was severely if not fatally hurt
in a mysterious way Wednesday night.
He was found lying in an unconscious con
dition on the yards at Spencer with his
head badly mashed and bruised. He was
carried to his room where medical 1T
tention was rendered, though he has re-
mained in a semi-conscious condition, and
is unable to tell how or where he was
hurt.
He was found near the main line
tracks soon after a north bound passenger
train had left the yards. The mind of the
young man seems to be a blank and he
cannot even tell where he spent the day
previous to the accident He lost an arm
in an accident at saw mill some months
ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Tobacco Association Convenes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, July 30.-The To-
bacco Association of the United States
convened in third annual session at old
Point Comfort today. Besides President
T. M. Darlington, of Richmond. Va, and
Secretary Treasurer Thomas Mason, OF
Louisville, KY. there were about seventy
five members in attendance. Owing to the
failure of large number of delegates to
arrive in time for the opening session. an
adjournment was taken until tomorrow
and no business transacted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
KILLED By LIGHTNING
The Hairpins and Combs Melted in Miss Ker
nedy's Hair.
(Special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Elkin, NJ c., July 30-During a thun-
derstorm yesterday lightning struck the
home of John Kennedy, of Union HILL
Surry county, twelve miles north of here,
killing his daughter in an upper room
melting the hairpins and combs in her
hair, shocking her father who was down
stairs. Her mother waiting on sick eIs-
ter in an adjoining room was unharmed.
The deceased was about twenty years of
age.
The drug store here changed hands yes
terday w. H. Woods & Co., sold their
drug store to Mr.. H. c. Ashcraft of
Winston Salem. Mr.. Ashcraft will move
here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Corpse Found in tbs Swamp.
Especial to News and Observer

New Bern, n. c., July ov.-Coroner j.
W. Dugid was summoned today to BellaIr.
six miles west of New Bern, to view the
body of an unknown man, who was found
in the swamps by Mr. Ipock while re-
pairing his fence. DR.. DugId reports the
body almost consumed by hogs and buz-
yards 1t was beyond recognition. No
one has been missed out of the community.
Three weeks ago Mr.. Ipock gave a stranger
employment. He got dinner and disap-
peared and he has not been seen or heard
from since.
The corpse was found about one mile
and half in the swamps in mud several
inches deep.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Engineers Must Elect Another Chief
(By the Associated Press.)

Meadville. Pa, July 30.-A B. Young
son, grand chief engineer of the Brother
hood Locomotive Engineers, who has been
i'll with Brights disease at the city hos
pital since June last, died at 2:40 o'clock
this morning. Previous to his death he
named NJ. H. Shay of Youngstown, Ohio,
as his successor.
Cleveland, O., July 3O.-A meeting of
the grand officers of the Brotherhood of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Williams Pleads Guilty of Assault.
Especial to News and Observer

Winston Salem, N c., July 30.-The
case of N. Glenn Williams for cowhding
District Attorney Holton few months
ago, was heard this afternoon. The de-
fendant lead guilty to an assault with
a deadly weapon. His counsel asked that
the court to impose light fine, while the
attorney for the prosecution asked for a
sentence of Imprisonment. Judge Mcneil
reserved his decision until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
TfErH KICKED our.
A "Bull Yearlipg" Executes Neat rental Job
at Selma.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Selma, N. c., July 3O.-A man in this
county during the war had mule that
was such an expert kicker that it could
kick a chew of tobacco out of man :
mouth before he could say scat" Yes
terday a pet Holstein heifer belonging to
Theo. W. Young kicked two of Sam
Mitchener's teeth out before he could say
anything" and never touched his lips or
face, How's that for a dental operation
for a yearlng only eight months old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31

Her performance in eight miles of wind
ward work in which it was estimated that
she beat her elder sister by six minutes,
was a surprise. even to some who have
watched her for weeks. Hitherto Sham
rock I has always given the challenger
rather close rub whenever the wind has
been high, but she could not do it today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Judge Gray Accepts.
[By the Associated Press.l

Wilmington, Del, July 30---Judge George
Gray today decided to accept his appoint
ment as the fifth member of the Alabama
Coal Strike Commission, and so telegraph.
ed to the other members of the commits
sion at Atlantic City.
Judge Gray will leave Wilmington on
Saturday, August Sth for Birmingham
Ala, where the commission will sit and
expects the sessions to begin on the fol
lowing Monday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Rev. w. "A. Smith Called.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Durham, N c., July 3O.-For the third
time Rev w A. Smith. now of Lexing-
ton has been called to fill the pulpit OF
the West Durham Baptist church. There
was meeting of the church conference
last evening, at which call was extended
to him. 1t will be several days before he
will have time to reply to the call ex-
tended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
It's Big Thing to be Little Just Now
(By the Associated Press

Chicago, July 3O.--At the meeting of
the Union Made Garment Makers Asso-
cation last night it was decided to ad-
just prices to accord with the size Of the
garment. Thus, man weighing 130 pounds
might be able to buy his suit for $40.
while the man whose avoirdupoise would
measure $50 pounds might be charged SIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Shelby Defeats Concord.

Especial to News and Observer)
Shelby n. c., July 30.-Shelby and Con
cord played a beautiful game of baseball
this morning The score stood nine to
three III Shelbys favor.
Batteries: Concord Shannonhouse and
Reid; Shelby, Shuford and Powell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Land Purchased for Colony.
NV the Associated Press


Richmond, Va, July 30.-A Williams
burg, Va, special says:
A syndicate of Madison, Wis, men pur-
chased Windsor Shades, farm in New
Kent county, containing 5000 acres. The
price paid was $65,O00. The place will be
cut up into small tracts and colonized.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Bullet for Burglar Pierced Wife.
nv the Associated Press.)

Fulton, KY, July 30.-Mistaklng his wife
for a burglar, Charles Binford fatally shot
her at 2 a. m. today. Mrs. Binford was
awakened by burglars at a window and
called her husband. In the confusion that
followed Mrs. Binford was shot and the
burglar escaped.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Officers Of Dental Association.
,cnoo;o, - News and Observer }

ESPECIAL to News and observer
Asbey;lle Il c., July 3O.-Officers for
the ensuing wear we're elected at the ses-
sion Of tbe National Dental Association
this morning at Battery Park Hotel;
President Dr G, C. Chittenden, of Madi-
SON Wis. president for the East, DR..
w.ldo q poardNan, of Boston, Mass:
v;ce-nres;dent fol- West DR.. Harry
Carleton of San Francisco, CAL; vice
president for the south. Dr. J. G. Fife. of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Shamrock III Raises Peoples Brows
CBy the Associated Press)

Atlantic Highlands, N. j., July 3O.-In
a sea rougher than any she had ever raced
in before. and with wind which at times
blew more than II knots an hour, Sham
rock III experienced her most severe rae
ing trial today. and acquitted herself as
became a candidate for the Americas cup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Powder Digs Two Graves.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore, Md, July 3O.-The explosion
which killed two men and partially de-
stroyed the plant of the Rockdale Powder
Company at Hoffmanville, Baltimore
county last night, was caused by the
bursting of a fly wheel The dead are:
ELMER TRACEY and BENJAMIN
KALB.
The terrific detonation of the explosion
was heard for miles around.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
High Point Bests Reidsville.

Especial to News and Observer)
High Point, N. c., July S0.-The home
team defeated Reidsville nine in an in
teresting game here this afternoon by
score of 5 to 1. Strayhorn, OF High Point,
struck out sixteen men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Drivers Gain Recognition.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

New York, July 30.-The drivers of the
New York Transfer Company, who went
on strike yesterday resumed work today,
their demand for recognition of their union
having been granted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
Southern League Games.
(By the Associated Press.)

TBy I
At Shreveport r. II. E.
Shreveport ...4 0 2 d 7 *-14 u 0
Montgomery 40 0 0 0 0 o. 2
Batteries: Hughey and Page; Polchow
and Clarke Game called in eighth inning
for Montgomery to catch train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-31
American League Games.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
At Boston r. h e.
New York ..0 0 0 0 5 0-12 13 2
Boston ..1 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 3
Batteries: Deering and Beyille; Gibson,
Winter and Crlger.
At Chicago "a r. "
Chicago ....2 .215o0 90 2 80 8 0
Cleveland ......0 0 0 0 0 0 O. % >
Batteries: white, Slattery and Wright;
Pearson and Abbott.
At Detroit r. H. E.
Detroit .....0 0 0 0 0 90 8 0
st. Louis ...0 0 0 0 / 0 0 0 0-1 3 o
Batteries: Donovn and Bpelow; Sud
hoff and Kahoe.
At Philadelphia r. II, e.
Washington 20 30 o O01 0-1 8
Philadelphia 10 1 0 2 *-12 IL 1
Batteries: Dunkle, Townsend and Kit
fridge; Plank and Powers.
Second game. Il. H. e.
Washington ...1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0-5 /
Philadelphia 80 3 0 0 0 1 2 Sc 8 0
Batteries: Orth and Kittridge; Wad-
dell, Mcclellan and Shreck.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
viii Be Reelected.

Henry Allen, the ex-convict. who
was arrested in Portland Tuesday,
on. warrant charging him with forg.
cry, was this morning taken to Stay.
ton by Sheriff Goliath, and he will,
this afternoon, have his preliminary
hearing there. Allen forged several
checks there. and secured money on
them, and, as the evidence is conclu.
sive, It is expected that he will be held
TO the circuit court to answer the ac.
cusation. He has already served a
1O-year sentence in the penitentiary--
in four years and three months-and
II is likely that he will get a severe
sentence this time, and there is little
likelihood of his again being made a
trusty with double time.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
Phenomenal Hens

s. F. Dow's chickens are bourd to
keep before the public Some time
ago. one of them got in the habit OF
laying six eggs a day. Al least six
eggs were found in her nest every ev.
ening, until the fact was mentioned in
the Coast Mail and the nelghbors
commenced shutting their chickens
up.
Removal TO South Marshheld seems
to have stimulated the biddies again,
and a few days ago the children came
rushing to their mother with the
startling information that one OF the
hens had laid four kittens, and they
proved It by the fact that the kittens
were still costly slowed In the nest
Coast Mail
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
/ ES;:!' Es;:! 4: Social Realm3
PERSONALS.

Charles w. Brant left his morning
for Seattle, for a weeks visit.
State Senator Farrar went to Port.
land this morning on business.
]. w. Springer left for jefferson last
evening for a short business visit.
Henry Lang, of Portland, came
down from Albany this morning.
!. NJ. Wagner came down from his
farm home at Turner this morning.
Amos vass loft yesterday for the
Elkhorn country, for a ten-days out.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Parvin returned
this morning from a visit to Port
land.
Constable Smith, of Stayton, was in
Salem last evening on official bust.
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Lawrence went
to Portland this morning for a few
days stay.
Cob C, A. Coggswell, OF Portland,
was in Salem yesterday, returning
home last evening
Miss Anna oglesby, of the Cottage
Grove Leader, is In the city TO attend
the State Press association.
Mrs. Frances e. Gottshall, Of Port.
land, arrived this morning to attend
the w. G. T. U. convention.
Mrs. ]. p. Hayes, of Baker City, re-
burned last evening 10 her home, after
attending the w. c. t. U. convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Mccoy and Miss
Helm Mccoy have returned from two
months stay at their farm near Me
hama.
supt A. G. Tuffts. of the Anti-sa.
loon League, returned to his home in
Portland yesterday afternoon, after a
short stay here
Judge and Mrs. ]. II. Scott went to
Portland this morning, where the
Judge will attend the State Good
Roads Association.
T. w. Fouts, Of Portland. one Of the
train dispatchers OF the Southern Pa.
eihc, was In Salem yesterday after
noon, returning home last night.
Mr.. Ed Marion, clerk, and Miss lii.
liam Hawk, a waitress, of the Revere
house. went TO Salem Wednesday
morning. where they were to be
united in marriage at o'clock that
afternoon. They will have the best
wishes of a large circle OF friends
Albany Democrat.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
Fell Under
the Engine

Fred Ellsworth, a brakeman on the
Corvallis & Eastern railroad, fell be
meath an engine while It was switch.
ing at Mil City yesterday afternoon.
and sustained injuries which caused
his death a few hours later AS soon
as the accident occurred he was
brought TO Albany with all possible
haste. and given the best medical at.
tention 10 be obtained but he died In
the Neelands hospital at 1880 o'clock.
While the DetroitAlbany train, on
its way to this city, was switching at
Mil City, about 2:14 O'clock yester.
day afternoon, Ellsworth was riding
on the tender Of the engine. engaged
In coupling cars, when he slipped and
fell to the track. The engine was
backing up, so ran over him, cutting
of his right leg at the hip, and split.
ting his left foot open.
The train was left at MIL City, and
one coach brought the injured man
to Albany. running the 3s miles In 45
minutes. Ellworth was Immediately
taken TO the Neelands hospital Il
being decided that an operation was
necessary 20 save his life, Drs Davis
and Wallace we're called and did ey.
eything they could for the injured
man, but he died about 1880 while the
operation was In progress.
Ellsworth was a wellknown young
man. and universally popular with the
railroad men. He was 20 years Of age,
and son Of Ben Ellsworth. OF Philo-
math. lie began his work for the c.
& + with the bridge carpenters gang.
and continued with the work until
three months ago. when he became q
student brakeman. Ellsworth was a
member Of the knights Of the Macca,
bees.-Albany Herald.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
Or. ParkhurSt
Gets Jealous

Dr. Parkhurst. the famous reform
preacher. of New York, has addressed
letter to elijah" Dowie. Among
other things he says;
II went to hear you preach the gos-
pei You preached Dowle, Zion City
and stink pot
"Your performance was long way
below the standard even OF the cir.
cuses have witnessed at the same
garden.
"You cannot bully people into Zion.
ism, nor blackguard them into the
kingdom Of heaven
Il was ashamed of you. and almost
ashamed to be in your audience"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
STREET Er
CLEANING Il
I CAMPAIGN
Twelfth Street Coming
In For Some At
tentiOn
Several Dirty Corners That
Have Been Renovated
By Commissioner
GriSWCld

After completing the cement side
walks on Twelfth street, Commission.
er Griswold is giving that street
good cleaning up. The carts have been
hauling off loose rock, dirt, rubbish
and old planks.
The street alongside of the South.
ern Pacific track. leading up to the
passenger depot. is in terrible condi.
tion, and should be cleaned of end
covered with some finer gravel. The
promise of the S. p Co to lower their
tracks on Twelfth street has not been
made good, and hence the improve.
ment of that street has not been made.
The streets and sidewalks of the city
are in better condition than ever be-
fore at this time of the year. and the
credit is largely due to the painstal1.
ing labors of Street COMMISSIONER
Griswold
City Recorder Judah and Chief Glib.
son have also been helping the crusade
for cleaner streets. by having all the
premises around the city hall cleaned
up thoroughly, and the efforts OF those
officials is very much appreciated by
those interested in the appearance OF
the city.
Poll Tax In Suburbs.
Mr.. Griswold says most of the roll
taxes in the new wards of the city
have been collected by the county
road supervisors. as they became due
March 1st It will probably be held
that receipt Of such n supervisor will
entitle tho holder to vote. or, II he
has not paid, he can get y vote by
paying the city street commissioner.
Cleaning the Corners.
The Journals agitation for cleaner
streets has borne good fruit in secur.
ing the cleaning up Of the corner OF
Center and Commercial streets, by 'R.
Il. Ryan, who is agent for the proper.
ty. One of the corners Of Liberty and.
Center street is still an eyesore to all
lovers OF a cleanly city, and should be
looked after. The street commits
sioner has been doing excellent work,
and deserves the cooperation OF the
private property owner
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
Mherrin snnkes E.ceI.

Sir Richard owen said: 1t Is true
the serpent has no limbs, yet II cnn
outclimb the monkey. outswlm the
tlsh, outleap the jerboa. and, suddenly
lOoslng the close coils OF It's crouching
spiral, 1t eau spring Into the air and
seize the bird upon the wing; thus ali
these creatures fall It's prey. The ser
pent has neither hands nor talons. yet
II can outwrestle the athlete and crush
the tiger In the embrace Of It's poncer'
Gus overlapping folds. Fur from HEX.
ing up It's food as 1t glides along, the
serpent lifts up It's crushed prey and
presents II, grasped In the deuth coil
as In a hand, TO the gaping. slime drop
ping mouth"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-22
south Salem Peraonals.

Mrs. j. f. Beggs is spending a few
days in Turner. visiting friends.
Robert Langdon, of Portland. re-
turned home yesterday, after a brief
visit with South Salem friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harding and
Mr. and Mrs. VIII J. Glover Of Port.
land, were in the city Tuesday, to at.
tend the funeral of the late w S.
Jacobs, and they returned home yes.
terday