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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
The Newspaper Circulators.
lspecial to News and observer.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
AsheviIle, N. c., July 7.-W. w. Moore.
OF the Asheville Citizen, second vice-presl
dent of Southern Association of News
paper Circulators, officiated at the open
ing session at Battery Park Hotel this
morning in the absence of the president,
C. e. Everett, of the News-Democrat,
Paducah, Kentucky. Talks OF an inform
al nature were made this morning on
How to increase circulation" These
came today w. l.. Boggs, Times, Shreve-
port, La; E. A. Fordham, Galveston Tri-
bune; James S. Bishop, The American,
Lake Charles, La; The Alexander, Chat
tanooga Times; w. A. Scott, Montgomery
ADVERTISER W. w. Moore, l.. r. Duvall
and w. b. Westlake, Asheville Citizeni
Fred Johnson, Asheville Gazette; A. c.
Jenkins, Birmingham Ledger and f. II.
McMaster. Columbia State: Harvey L.
Steele, OF the Daily Light, San Antonio,
Texas; and Paul e. Rapier, assistant bus-i
ness manager of the Register. Mbile, Ala,
were elected members
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
A FATAL FORGEIFULNESS'
An Engineer's FaiIaYe to Get Out Of
the Way Of the Fast Passenger
Train the Cause of the
Wreck.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c., July Twenty
four persons were killed and nine per-
sons injured in head-on collision on the
Virginia Midland division of the South
ern Railway at Rockfish, Va. at twelve
minutes after three O'Clock this after
noon. Passenger train No 80 leaving
washington at 11:15 a. m. today, for At
lanta, Ca, dashed into local freight No.
IS. standing on the main line of the road
at that point, wrecking both engines and
the baggage and express cars of No.
35. The baggage car and the second
class passenger coach Immediately follow
ing it telescoped. The coach was occu-
pied mostly by colored people. The cas-
ualties thus far reported in detail are
as follows:
Killed:
ENGINEER DAVIS, of train No. S5.
BAGGAGEMASTER, of train No. IS.
ENGINEER MCCORMICK, who was rid
ing as a passenger on No. 6S.
A COLORED FIREMAN, on No. 6S.
The freight train was in charge of Con-
ductor Bruheek and Engineer Hale and
at the time of the accident was. on the
return run from Lgnchburg to charlottes-
vile. Rockfish station is midway between
these two points and the track there is a
single one. Engineer Hale had orders to
get out Of the way Of the fast passenger
train hut for some reason which had
not yet been explained he had over
stayed his time and had failed to take
a siding so that the passenger train could
pass. The trains came together with a
horrible crash and a fearful scene OF
panic ensued when the occupants Of the
cars realized what had occurred.
Train No 35 which ran into the freight
and which left Washington this morning
at 11:15 was made up of an express car
a baggage car, two day coaches and two
Pullman cars. The two Pullmns formed
an early morning New York connection
at Washington for Atlanta and the South
The train arriving here at 1882 a. m
from Boston also connected with No. 30
No s5 was in charge of Engineer Davis
and Conductor Mays ne Of the passen
GER cars of the train was a second class
dav coach and the other vestlbule. En-
rineer Mccormick who was passenger
on the freight train was going to Char
lottesylIle to take a train south at tht
time he met his death. The engineer ol
the freight escaped without injury.
1T is estimated here that there were II
all probability 120 passengers on the tram
including those from Boston and inter
mediate stations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08

Yesterday the conviction was so sure that
he would die during the night, that not
the contrary opinion OF Or.
Lapponi, those surrounding the Pope IN
sisted on having extreme JUNCTION admin
istered. Evil tongues even insinute that
some members of Pope Leo's immediate
circle counted on the bad effects that such
function was likely to produce on
weakened organism, but the Pope re-
sisted splendidly. Indeed, he seemed to
have acquired fresh strength. don't dare
to say anything positive. 1t is very easy
to be deceived, especially in the presence
of such marvellous resistance. merely
venture the impression that there IS
probability that the Pope will die, but !
do not believe death will occur yet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
CottOn's Squadron Enters the
HarbOr of Portsmouth.
A FRATERNAL GREETING
The British Fleet on Behalf Of Edward Of ing
land Give Ihs Americans GIof-
Gus Welcome 20 Az
bon's Isle.
bion'sIs Isle.
(By the Associated Press.l

Portsmouth, Eng, 80. With boom
of cannon, the British fleet on behalf Of
King Edward welcomed the United States
European squadron to Great Britain
naval headquarters to-day. The gunboat
Machias joined the flagship Kearsarge,
the Chicago and the San Francisco early
in the morning. and shortly after o'clock
signals began to 1utter from the mast
heads of the American and British ships.
The latter, in obedience to signal from
Lord Beresford, the commander OF the
channel squadron, formed two lines and
down this lane of huge gray warships
moved the Americans their white sides
cleaning in the sunlight.
National salutes we're fired by each
squadron which was followed by an ex
change of salutes to Read Admiral Cot
ton and Vice Admiral Beresford. Subse-
quently the two admirals exchanged calls
on the flagships, according to usual hon
ors as they came over the side.
At high tide the American warshiD en-
tered the harbor led by the Kearsarge
AS the Kearsarge approached the jetty
attention was sounded on the Victoria
and Albert, the Victor and the other
ships in the harbor, a courtesy which was
returned from the Kearsarge's deck, on
which was drawn up an admirals guard
of fifty marines, under the command Of
Lieutenant Colley.
Eo soon as the Kearsarge was berthed,
Sir William Dupree. the Mayor of Ports
mouth, boarded her and greeted Admiral
Cotton. saying:
The people of Portsmouth welcome the
American squadron and extend to it's
officers and men all the courtesies they
can offer"
Admiral Cotton repfed, expressing his
pleasure at the welcome extended to the
squadron and thanking the Mayor, in be-
half of the United States government and
himself.
On the departure of the Mayor, Rear
Admiral Milne. commander of the royal
yachts, specially detailed by King Ed
ward to welcome the Americans, arrived
on board the earsarge and expressed the
qualification of King Edward at the ar
rival of the squadron and. in behalf Of
the King, welcomed it to England.
Subsequently Admiral Cotton, Captain
Hemphill and the staff of officers visited
the naval officials, escorted by an adj
mirals guard and band
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News srcuatol

or the militiamen from the stand the
cars gives rise to a feeling OF great satls-
faction throughout the city. All indica-
tions are to the effect that peace viii
prevail henceforward and that the cars
will be operated in all the suburbs With
out further difficulty. A number OF the
miIitiamen are being given positions as
motormen and conductors, and are being
taught how to operate the cars, accord
ingiy. The evacuation of the city by the
military has practically begun, certain
percentage of the companies being fur
loughed each day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
The Subject Discussed at Boston by the gdu-
Gators
(By the Associated Press ]

Boston. Mass, July THE National
Council of the National Educational As
sociation discussed Religious Education
with George A. Coe, professor of philoso-
phv. Northwestern University. speaking
ON contributions of Modern Education
to Reyigion"
Rev, Edward A. Pace. of the Catholic
University. Washington, d. c. spoke
on the influence of religious education on
the motives of conduct. and Commission
or of Education W. L. Harris, OF Wash
;noton d c., on 1.-The Separation OF the
church from the School Supported by
Public Taxes"
College president to-day met IN the de-
nartment of higher education. The topic
was ..The length of the baccalaureate
course and the preparation for the pro-
fess;onal schools" Among those who pre-
sented papers were President Nicholas
Murray Butler. of Columbia University,
and President Wllliam Il. Harper ol
Chicago University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
DUE DR.. 1uRREHriHE.
AIumnas Of Greensboro Female College Ex-
plain His Silence Sunday.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro. N c., July 7.-The foiiow-
ing explanation is justly due DR.. TUT
rentine, in connection with the comment
made here and elsewhere on his omission
to call attention TO the Greensboro Fe-
male College from his pulpit on Sunday
last It appeared in the Record this after
noon which had made mention Of the
fact that only this one of the three
Methodist churches in the city failed in
this respect.
ut is with painful regret that we have
noted an undeservt censure of Rev
S. b. Turrentine in reference to the fail
ure to announce from West Market pull
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
A Dose of Lead for Gold Fever.
(By the Associated Press.)

Savannah, Ca. July 5.-John Screven.
Jr, manager of the Savannah Rice Mill
Company. committed suicide in his room
to-day by shooting. Financial troubles of
his company are believed to have been
the cause.
An officer of the company is missing.
He had authority to sign the company's
name 1T is believed he might have given
his authority, involving the company in
large amount for which the company
is legally, if not morally, responsible.
The matter preyed upon Mr.. Schreven's
mind and he shot himself. He belonged
to one of the leading families of the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Died of Yellow Fever.

Mobile, Ala. July 6.-Dr. r. B. Parker,
who was inspected upon the steamer
Mount Vernon and took i'll on the voy-
age up from Port Limon. and was sent
with the vessel to the government quar-
antine station at Shipp Island, Miss, died
there to-day from yellow fever DIR. Par
ker came from Cincinnati, three weeks
ago to fill this post and this was his first
trip back to Costa Rica.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Welcome to Mr.. Bateman.

Rev. r. j. Bateman, the new pastor of
the Fayetteville Baptist church. preached
cellent congregations. and made a very
fine impression.
welcome service viii be extended him
on Wednesday night, when short addresses
will be made by representatives of the
other Baptist churches fthe city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Georgia 3 Generosity to Negroes Shown
fRv the Associated Press.l

Atlanta, Ga, July 6.-The House Of Re
presentatives OF the Georgia Legislature
to-day. after heated debate, killed by
an overwhelming vote. the resolution pro-
viding that IN the distribution of money
to common schools. and the county au-
thorities should apportion the money
among schools for whites and colored
youths, according to the taxable property
of the two races.
To-day's debate showed that the SEN
timent of the Georgia Legislators is that
the State should contribute to the limit
of it's ability to the common school edu-
cation of the colored youth, even when the
burden falls almost entirely upon white
tax payers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Withdrawing the Troops.
(Bv the Associated Press. !

Richmond, Va. July 6.-The street rail-
way company has been covering practi-
cally it's entire city territory today with
out military protection. Militia guards
being placed on the cars of the Man
chester and Seven Pines lines only. 1t Is
understood that the troops will, from
this time on be withdrawn by degrees and
as quietly as possible from the city. Pas
senger travel on the cars is rapidly ap-
preaching normal proportions. There has
been no disorder today or tonight in con-
nection with the running of the cars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Murderer of Massey Dead.

Vincennes, Ind, July 6.--Lee Brown, the
negro who killed Policeman Massey, and
who is in Jail here, was pronounced to &c
dying tonight by physicians attending
him. The prisoner is SO weak, owing TO
the loss of blood from the bullet wound
in his left lung, that he cannot stand.
He can live only few hours. Militia arc
held in readiness for any outbreak.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
QUICK, LIBERAL RESPONSE.
In Two Hours Committee Raises 81. 200 for
Greensboro Female College.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and ObserVer.)
Greensboro, N. c., July THE first
test of Greeneboro's pulse on the ques-
tion of aid to Greensboro Female Col
lege was most encouraging. A commit
tee from the alumnae association in only
two hours canvas late this afternoon
raised twenty-five hundred dollars. Meet
ings of business and industrial organiza-
tions have been called for tomorrow
night to give organized aid to the ef-
forts of cimmittee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
4 Mixed Up Case.

Justice of the Peace M. B. Barbec yes
terday put a white man named Massey
and a negro named William Foster both
under $50 bond for their appearance
on Friday, the 10th, at eleven o'clock.
before him. 1t seems there has been a
lot of trouble between the two. They had
trouble on the Fourth when it is alleged
Massey thrashed one of Fosters chill
dren. 1t is said the negro has been struck
several times by Massey. Foster says
Massey drew pistol, which in the strug-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
The Entertainment Of LOubet.
(By the Associated Press.l

London, July president Loubet was
carly astir today and began an extensive
round of functions, calling at the French
hospital and visiting the home for French
governesses. Passing through the acci-
dent ward of the hospital from the hos
pital he stopped to condole with a cor
poral of detachment of guards forming
his escort who was injured by falling
from his horse outside the hospital. The
president returned to ST. James Palace
about ten clock He was everywhere
greeted with great cordiality and cries OF
'Vive Loubet" in response -to-swhich he
continually raised his hat.
A reception of a deputatlon from the
diplomatic corps filed up the rest Of his
time until noon, shortly after which the
president accompanied by Ambassador
Cambon and Foreign Minister Delcasse
started in sem-state to visit the city
M. Loubet returned to st. James pal
ace about $3.50 p. m. and spent the rest
of the afternoon ia round Of visits to
members of the royal family.
At s o'clock the Guild Hall. the Lord
Mayor toasted the president cf thN
French republic. In reply M. Loubet
said:
II join heartily in the wishes you have
expressed for cordial understanding be
tween the two peoples each of which
holds necessary place in the history Of
civilization, feeling that their common
interests should inspire them with a spirit
of Cancellation and accommodation which
win serve the cause OF humanity. The
presence at my side OF the minister for
foreign affairs Of the republic is a pledge
to you of the value which the whole
French government attaches to the de-
velopmcnt OF these happy relations Of
friendship between our two countries. .
Foreign Minister Delcasse had long
conference with Foreign Minister Lans-
down to-day and M. Delcasse also lengthi-
ly conversed with the Russian Ambassa-
dor. Count Benckendorff, after the lat
ter had visited President Loubet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Louisburg Votes improvement Bonds

Especial to News and Observer.)
Louisburg, N. c., July THE elec-
tion held here to-day on the proposition
for water works and sewerage was car
ried for these by good, safe majority of
the registered vote. The amount of the
bonds is $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
MEHAFFEY PREFERs a CELL.
Refuses to Pay ss, 900 Fine and Says He
is Ready for the PEN.

4. Especial to News and Observer.) 4
4. Newton, N. c., July III. T. I
+ Mehaffey, who was sentenced to a !
4 seven years term in the penitentiary ::
+ for assault. was relieved of the sen I
4 tence upon the payment of fine of :
4 $4,000. i
4 He has positively refused to pay 4
+ the fine and has notified the sheriff I
I. of his readiness to go to the peni- 4
+ tentiary. !
q =
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
City Free Delivery.

Washington. July 6.-The Postmaster
General has issued an order establishing
city free delivery service at Anderson.
S. c., on September /. 1903. with four let
ter carriers, one substitute carrier, six
teen street letter boxes and one package
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Cars Running on Schedule Time.
(By the Associated Press. ]

Richmond, Va, July ALI the car@
of the Manchester and other suburban. -ass
well as the city lines, were operated on
time today The cars on the
Richmond and Petersburg Interburban
Line were run without military protection
and. so far as can be learned, without
of any sort. The withdrawal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Four Drowned in a squall.
(By the Associated Press !

Mobile. Ala, July 7-While crossing
Mobile river in skiff, g. S. Urndorff and
three negroes were drowned by a squall
overturning the. boat. Other workmen in
the sklft had narrow escapes. Orndorff
was native OF Nashville. Tenn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
On an Unchartsd Reef.
lRv the Associated Press. J

(By the AssUcIaJed -FTess.J
Manila. July 6.-The United States
transport Sumner. having on board the
Fourth infantry, struck an uncharted
reef and her forward hold filed rapidly
necessitating the vessel being beached.
Two inter-island transports were sent to
her relief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
American League Games.

(Ry the Associated Press.)
At New York K. Il. p.
Chicago ......1 0 0 0 Q Is IL :
New York 80 0 100000 o. l
Batteries White and Mcfarland; !;
Tannehill and O'Connor.
At st. Louis RH z.
Boston ..101 o 90 0 o. 13 j
st. Louis ......O 01 1000 0 2-3 2
Batteries: Gibson and Criger; Evans,
Sudhoff and Kahoe.
At philadelphia R.H.E.
Detroit .........1 / 0 / 0 0-S k1S 2
Philadelphia 20 0O1301 2-7 3
Batteries: Donovan and Mcclure; /;
Coakley, Henley. Plank and Schrecken-
COST.
At Washington R.H.E.
Washington % OO1202O 50 |
Cleveland ...O 0 0 / 0 0 0 o. IL 8
Batteries: orth and Kittridge; Dorner
snd Bemis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
CLOSE SALOONS AT 8 P. M
Durhams Board of Aldermen Regulating the
Hours for Sale Of Liquor.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, N. c., July 6.-The Aldermen
tonight took action by which all the
saloons in Durham will be closed from s
O'Clock at night until in the morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Saloon of Roxboro Closed.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Roxboro, N. c., July THE county
commissioners have refused to renew the
licenses of the saloons here. and to-day, as
result, all saloons are closed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Baseball This Week.

The B. B. baseball club will play the
Raleigh team on Wednesday afternoon.
This will be an exhibition game, and on
Thursday Friday and Saturday the Pitts
boro boys will be here to play our Raleigh
team. The admission will be ten cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Spring Hope Votes for the School.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Spring Hope N. c., July Tn the
election here, held to issue bonds for
the erection of graded school building.
the vote stood SO to 20 in favor of
bonds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Nelson Succeeds Dewey.

Washington, July 6.Admiral Dewey
has resigned as president of the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial Association. and Lieu
tenant General Nelson Miles has been
elected to succeed him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08

gle was discharged, wounding Foster in
the hand 1t is said too that Massey used
a tobacco stick. Massey says the negro
took the pistol from him, stepped off and
fired at him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Funeral of an Infant.

The funeral of the infant son of Mr..
r. T. Rogers took place yesterday morn
ing at the residence in Marks Greek town.
ship. The little one passed away on Sat-
urday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08

The summer school festival chorus was
organized in the chapel Of the Baptist
Female University at o'clock yesterday
evening. The first rehearsal was a great
success as more than eighty singers were
present including a number the SUM
mer school teachers and all Of the best
singers in Raleigh. The regular reheaTsals
will be held on Monday Wednesday and
Friday evenings at o'clock at the Bap-
tist Female University.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
Southern League Games.

tBy the Associated Press.)
At Nashville r. H r.
Little Rock ...O1O006 *-12 1S 5
Nashville ......312OO00 02O-S IL 3
Batteries: Herman, Russell and Fish
Tei; Guesse, Persons and Clark.
AZ Montgomery n. II. f.
Montgomery ...OSO1210O O'-7 10 2
Memphis ......,O 0 0 0 2. 0 0 o. 4
Batteries Stocksdale and Clark; Brett
enstein and Accorsini.
At Atlanta R.H.E.
Atlanta ........O1 100000 o. 2
Shreveport 30 10000 10Ol 4
Batteries Ely and Matthews; Fisher
and Graffius.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-05
PERSONALS.

Miss Helen Hughes left today for
Glendive for a visit.
Chief Clerk Wilkinson of the Minot
land Office is now attached to the Bis
marck land Office and has arrived to
assume his duties here.
Farmer John BOran was in the city
today and renewed his belief that
North Dakota was the best state in
the union where hay making is pos
sible every day in the year.
Judge Winchester is attending the
term of district court in Mandan and
several local attorneys are also busy
with cases there. The grand jury
is in session but has made no report
yet.
Mrs. A. l.. Kershaw entertained a
party Of ladies at cards yesterday at
ternoon in honor of her sister who has
been visiting her. Euchre was the
source of amusement during the after
noon and refreshments were served
at the close of a pleasant afternoon
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-05

When they have had time to reflect
they must come to the conclusion that
a ruling Of this kind will result in
loss rather than profit to the roads
The inducements for shippers to make
a short haul to avoid paying railroad
fare in returning and the reduced rev
enues from freight business would ir
most cases leave a balance on the
wrong side for the roads when fina
results were figured"