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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31


One of the concerns EMPLOYING
Missouri convict labor has ceased to
hold out for a renewal Of its contract
as fifty Genus per day, but the other
companies say that they will stand
pat The board Of prison inspectors
ale demanding a rate IF sixty cents
per day on five year contracts. Since
Missouri ceased to lease the labor OF
It's couVicts for coal mining and other
employment out 10 the state and
adopted the policy Of employing them
Within the penitentiary walls, many
OF the %convicts serving long sentences
have become skilled mechanics in
occupations which ordinarily com.
mand high wages. The board holds
that II fifty cents was a fair wage
rate nVe years ago when practically
az CT them were raw bands" sixty
cents would now be quite as fair a
rate since many OF them belong to the
class of skilled labor. Our peniten.
tiary system is one Of much credit to
Missouri, being as humane as the cir.
cumstances of the case will permit
and being at the same time financially
self sustaining-the only state peni
Tertiary 10 America that is So.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

William J. Bryan has announced
his attention to be present at the
Inauguration of Governor Folk.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1904-12-31

Attorney General elect Herbert S.
hadley has appointed John Gennish.
OF Holt county, as assistant Attorney
general.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
A SAvORY oDOR IN JOHNSTON.
The Postmaster at SmithlieId Dies.
and Mouths Begin to -ater.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Smithfield, n. c.. May 30.-Mr
John ID. Massey, postmaster at this
place died Saturday morning and
was buried Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o clock. He was lifelong Republi-
can and has been postmaster here
for nearly eight years.
There are quite a number of Re-
publicans in the county who are try
ing to get into Mr.. Massey's shoes.
Mr.. Robert Wallace, son-in-law, of
Mr.. Massey, j. d. Parker, Esq., p.
Parker, Thomas ID. Snead, Jr. are
standing candidates for the position.
j. ID. Parker, chairman of the Re
publican County Executive committee,
and United States commissioner, says
he would like very much to have office
but several months ago Daniel wrote
an editorial in the SmithfeId Times,
man Rollins, and though he has since
written an editorial in the same paper
apologinZing to Mr.. Rollins, and had
resolution passed in the county
convention endirsong Chairman Roll
lins for reelection, yet it is not known
how Mr.. Parker stand in the coun-
Gil, and whether or not he could get
Chairman Rollins endorsement.
The office here is now in the hands
have employed Mrs. Robert Wallace,
daughter of Mr.. Massey, TO take
charge until an appointment is made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
WILL NOT PRESIDE
Judge Brown Gives Good
Reasons For Not Hear
ing Contempt Case.

Judge Geo. III. Brown has asked to
be excused from presiding in the con-
tempt proceedings from RobeS0n.
While deeply sensible of the conf
dence in him manifested by his selec-
ton he feels that he would be greatly
embarrassed by a close family con-
nection with Mr.. Wilton Mclean.
whose uncle married tho judges Sis
ter. The judge himself is much at
tached to young Mr.. Mclean. who is
lawyer and business man of great
promise and attractive personality.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
TWAS A GLENN DAY
Several Counties Over
wheIming For Him.
Resolutions for Hoke.
Especial to News and observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Lincolnton, N. c., May 30.-The
Democratic convention for Lincoln
county met in the court house here
and elected delegates to the State,
Congressional and Senatorial conven-
tionS.
The convention was enthusiastic FOR
Judge w. A. Hoke for the Supreme
court and passed the following reso-
lutions by unanimous vote:
Whereas, the delegates to the State
convention will soon be called upot,
to nominate two associate justices OF
the Supreme court, and being desir-
Gus of presenting to the Democratic
voters of North Carolina, Hon. W. A.
Hoke, of this county, for this posi-
ton therefore be it resolved by the
Democracy of Lincoln county, in con-
vention assembled
1st That we most heartily com
mend to the Democracy of North Car
olina Hon. William Alexander Hoke,
for associate justice of the supreme
court, as a Staunch and true Demo-
crat, an able, just; impartial and learn
ed Judge whose life and service on
the Superior court bench has shown
him to be in every way quallfled Tor
this position, and we invite the DEM
ocrats of the State to join us in CIV
ing him the promotion.
End. That we request our delegates
to the State convention to use every
honorable means to secure his nomi-
nation and we instruct them to cast
the solid vote of this county for him.
No effort was made to have an eX-
preston of strength as to other State
candidates. 1t is conceded by the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
VOICE OF PROTEST
SOUNDS ALOUD
Indignation at Judge
PurnelPs Action.
FOR EDITOR DANIELS
The Editorials Are Regarded as Being
Mild in View of the Events Which
Caused the Public Acts of a
Federal Official to be
Criticized.

Like the muttering Of a storm as ii
grows into the hurricane were the eX-
pressions heard on the streets of Raj
eigh yesterday when the news was
heard that Judge Purnell had issued
a writ of contempt against MIR. jose
phus Daniels, editor OF The News and
Observer.
People could hardly believe and as
reporters nthis paper passed along
the streets they were halted NUMBERS
and numbers of times to ask if the
report was really so.
The telephone bells in this office
were kept tinkling by parties in town
and out of town inquiring into the
matter, and when the inqurers were
told the report was true, there came
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Charge to Grand Jury.

The first intimation of the Judges
act came in the charge to the grand
Jury when Federal Court convened
yesterday morning:
In calling the attention of the grand
Jury to the offenses of which this
court had jurisdiction, he alluded to
several affairs, among them treason,
insurrection, levying of troops to fight
against the government or to resist the
officers of the government in the dis
charge of their duties, and to con-
tempt In referring to contempt he
called attention to the Act of Congress
making it indictable for any person
or persons to utter or publish any
thing calculated and intended to bring
the Federal courts into disrepute, and
instructed the jury that it was their
duty to indict any person or persons
guilty of this offense.
In this connection he referred to an
editorial and other utterances pub
lished in newspaper of this city in
its issue of Sunday morning, May 29th.
He stated that the court was not de-
pendent upon the grand jury alone for
its protection, and that he had issued
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31

a rule upon the editor of said paper
to show cause why he should not be
attached as for contempt
The rule is returnable before Judge
Purnell at ten o'clock this morning
at which Mr.. Daniels will appear in
Federal Court with his counsel, Mr.
Charles M. Busbee, Mr. r. T. Gray
Judge T. b. Womack Mr.. j. N. Hold
ing, Mr.. w. l.. Watson. of this city;
Judge r. w. Winston, of Durham;
and Hon. F. A. Woodard of Wilson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
DEATHS AT CHARLOTTE.
The Prohibition Election Called for
Tuesday, July 5th.
Especial to News and Obsarvar

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte, n. c., May 30.-Mr. J. K
Purefoy, well known resident of this
section died today at Lincolnton, aged
siXty-five.
Mr. d. F. Cannon, of Concord. a
prominent cotton mill owner, died in
Baltimore yesterday as the result of
an operation.
Mrs. NJ B. Bingham, aged 76, died
here today. She was one of the best
known women in this section of North
Carolina.
The prohibition election has been
called for Tuesday, July 5th.
Ex- Sheriff T. S. Cooper died this
morning after an illness of only q few
days. He leaves quite an estate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
THE GILLESPIE MURDER CASE.
Chances of the Judy Rendering YER
dict Seem Remote.
(Rv the Associated Press. }


Rising Sun, Ind, May 2S.-The jury
in the Gillespie murder case, which
has been out since Friday morning,
has as yet not agreed, and the chances
for verdict are very remote.
The twelve men came into court
this morning and reported that they
were unable to agree, but Judge Dow
ney sent them back to the jury room
to resume deliberations.
At 10 o'clock tonight the jury not
having reached an agreement Judge
Downey sent them to their boarding
house with instruction to report at
o'clock tomorrow morning.
If no decision is rendered by noon
tomorrow it is said that the jury will
be discharged.
In the event of a conviction as to
James Gillespie's guilt the defense
will bring habeas corpus proceedings
to admit him to bail, the same as the
other three defendants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Satisfied OF Suicide.

Paris, May 28.-The autopsy on the
remains of Allister Evans, known as
Viscount O'Oyley, son of the Ameri-
can dentist, Dr. John Evans, was held
today. The result was not announced
but it is understood that the authori-
ties are satisfied that death resulted
from suicide. The judge in charge OF
the case has issued a permit for the
burial of the body, which has been
turned over to the family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Permit for Rebuilding Refused.

Chicago, May Building Com
missioner Williams today formally re-
fused to grant a permit for the re-
construction of the Iroquois theatre,
in which hundreds of people perished
by fire.
Attorney Levy Mayor, counsel for
the owners of the theatre building,
declared that the city will be forced
by legal steps to issue teh permit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Death of Major Mann Page

Richmond, Va, May 2S.-Major
Mann Page, of Upper Brandon, one
of the famous old James river homes,
died suddenly at a hospital here to-
night.
Major Page has been prominent in
agricultural, Masonic and other circles
in the State. He was related TO Thom
as Nelson Page, the author. His age
was about sixty-five.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
WaIthour Defeats Mclean.
(By the Associated Press. }

Revere, Mass, May 2S.-Bobby
Walthour tonight signaIized his re-
turn to the American cycle track by
defeating Pugh Mclean in a twenty
mile motor-paced race. The men
started from opposite sides of the
track. Walthour began Immediately
to gain on his opponent and passed
him in the fifth mile. He Tapped Nc
Lean again in the eighth, after which
he passed him at WILL winning in q
lead of one mile and two laps. Time
27fminutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31

friends of all the candidates for Gov
ernor that the county is divided.
Lincoln county will send a large
and enthusiastic delegate to Green's
boro, strongly determined to secure
the nomination of Judge Hoke.
The convention for the nomination
OF county officers will be held early
in August
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Over 1hree-Fourths for Glenn.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Lou!sburg, n. c., May 30.-The re-
suit Of the primaries held in Franklin
county, ON saturday, show that Glenn
VIII get over three-fourths the vote of
the county in the State convention.
Inc Stedman men in the Louisburg
primary called for a vote on the gov
ernor, which vote resulted as follows.
Glenn 141, Sedman %, Davidson 6.
The polls were kept open two hours
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31

the assurance eve are standing by
Mr.. Daniels"
Many men and women also talked
in Raleigh yesterday, and the action
of Judge Purnel was the subject of
adverse criticism expressed in the
strongest terms. For obvious reasons
the names of individuals are not Civ
en- but there was a chorus, and
loud and big chorus, of voices which
pronounced the proceedings as out
rageous and as an attempt to muZzle
the nress, and to bul-doze the editor
of The News and Observer into 81
lence.
There came to Mr.. Daniels in his
office a host of friends rendering their
good services. Messages came to him
by telegraph and by telephone, and
there were messages Of good cheer.
AS he passed up the street man after
man would stop him to grasp his hand
and TO say him that the contempt
case against him was an outrage.
The news of the issuance of the
writ was telegraphed over the State
and appeared in the afternoon papers.
and at places where there are no daily
napers the word was passed from man
Ia man. Wherever heard there was
indignation expressed, and here are
some of the messages that tell of this
faaIiDo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
A STEDMAN ESTIMATE.
Col. Bernard Supplements the Est
imates of Managers by One of
His Own.

To the Editor News and Observer:
Though | do not class myself as a
manager" l am taking a very active
part in Major Stedman's campaign;
and l take the liberty of supplement-
ing the estimates of the Glenn and
Turner managers-printed in your is
sue of Sunday-with one of my own.
My facilities for obtaining reliable in
formation are exceptionally good, and
/ have endeavored to make my fig
ures strictly impartial.
With every county represented there
will be 1,242 votes in the State con-
vention. These votes, l estimate, will
be divided as follows on the first bal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Three-fourths for Glenn.

Especial to News and Observer
Lumberton, N. c., May 30.-As a
result of the primaries in Robson
Glenn gets at least three-fourths of
the votes, one-fourth being divided
among the other candidates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Official Returns.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Reidsville, N. c., May 3O-Ohicial
returns show that Stedman has exact
ly one-ffth and Glenn four-fifths of
the votes cast in Saturdays primaries
in Rockinham county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Two-thirds for Glenn.

Especial to News and Observer)
Goldsboro, n. c., May 30.-Returns
from Saturdays primaries give Glenn
for Governor two-thirds of the vote
from Wayne.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31

1t is proper to add that this esti-
mate includes results in all those
counties that have thus far held pri-
maries.
Yours very truly,
VIM. H. BERNARD,
Editor Star.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
M BEE is CO-RECEivER1

Mr.. Daniels Ordered to Appear in C0uri
This Morning at Ten O'clock to Show
Cause Why He Should Not be At
tached For Contempt Of Court on Ac-
count of Editorials in Sundays
News and Observer---Expressions
OF the Greatest Indignation Heard
Everywhere All Day Yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
AS ONE MAN AN HONEST
PRESS WILL DENOUNCE IT
The Order Summoning Before the Federal Court Josephu
Daniels Fighting For the State and People Sends
Thrill Through the South---sacred
Rights Of the Press

I9o4he Charlotte News edtorialy The
He has been
fighting against rights
mis- at thisdis and News
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31

haraSS and annoy MN. Inc aIIalr
arouses Indignation.
A PaIpabIe Outrage.
Goldsboro. May Everybody
here tonight is discussing the con-
tempt proceedings of Judge Purnell
against Editor Daniels, of The News
and Observer, and not voice is heard
raised i'm favor of Judge Purnell There
is but one feeling here, and that is
Indignation at what is regarded as {.
palpable outrage.
The Action Not Justified.
Wilson May 30.-Wilson is proud of
the brave stand taken by Josephus
Daniels for the protection of the
States interests. He has not bowed
to Federal fear and the attempt to
whip him into silence by contempt
case is regarded here with feelings or
indignation. The editorials complain
ed of are not regarded here as beng
such as to justify Judge Purnell.
Not Beyond The Limit.
Durham, May 3o-Ant outrage on
Justice that shows to what extent the
attempt to silence a brave editor and a
brave newspaper has gone. The peo-
pie who have talked here of the mat
ter are indignant as they do not re-
gard the editorials of Sunday as go
ing beyond the limit Of the law It's
a sad day for the people when the
public acts of public officials can not
be criticized
Want No Intimidation.
Kittrell May 30.-There is feeling
of Indignation here at the report that
Judge Purnell is trying to intimldate
Editor Daniels with contempt pro-
ceedings. The people here are going
to stand squarely by the editor of
The News and Observer. They are nj
entsely indignant.
Voices North arolina'S Views.
Chapel Hill, May 30.--There was
crowd here today and on the campus
one could hear groups expressing in
dignation in the matter of the writ
of contempt issued by Judge Purnell
against Mr.. Daniels. The News and
Observer voices the feelings of the
best of North Carolinians and they,
Continued on Fifth page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
stands BY Editor Daniels.

Touisburg, May. 30.-The news of
tho action Of Judge Purnell against
Editor Daniels for contempt has stir
red deeply those who have heard it.
1Y,a News and Observer has never bet
+ar voiced the feelings of the people
tban ~ present. They are shocked ar
tiis attempt to stop the criticism Of
nublic acts and are standing square
~ nv Editor Daniels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
EDITORIALS Were Moderate.

Henderson, May 3O-When the peo-
pIe here heard of the issuance Of the
writ Of contempt against Editor
Daniels by Judge fna puf9f afnria they nagn 5mme
S,,nda,,,l News and Observer. They
eynression l : IS that the editorials were
~ 80 o - =, tone and that Judge Pur-
nell is on the wrong.
Tho noonle are indignant at the ac-
lion ne tape, peoptu aaainst Mr.. Daniels They
49, ad,,i,.a b;s fea rless stand for the right
and are aroused at the attempt to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-31
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News andSsrulaton
A PaIpabIe Outrage.

harass and annoy him. The affair
arouses indignation.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-04-08
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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-04-08
Proper Treatment Of Pneumonia.

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