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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
WARNS OF PERJURY
Ibid Each Turn His Back
to Drink. "
Commissioners Nichols Warm Words
When T. E. Moore Was Discharged
in Case Charging Him With
Selling Beer.

"I do not want to be unkind, but
want to say that there is very great
danger that some people will be indicted
for perjury and will be convicted. am
satisfied that there are witnesses in this
case that have not told the truth
Thus spoke United States Commissioner
John Nichols yesterday afternoon just be-
fore he discharged T. E. Moore of this
place, whom he had tried on the charge
Of selling beer and liquor without a
United States license.
Moore was represented by Col. S. G..
Ryan, who frequently interrupted Com
missioner Nichols and objected to his
style of questioning the witnesses. Com
missioner Nichols declared he knew what
he was doing.
The uestions all hinged about Sunday
the twenty-fourth of January. Mr.. Moore
declared he had sold no beer nor had any
beer or whiskey for sale and was not
guilty Constable Upchurch said he had
seen three barrels of beer at the depot IN
Weldon marked to T. E. Moore, Raleigh.
Then a number of witnesses were ques-
toned by Mr.. Nichols. These were Walter
Howell Robert Little. w. r. Yearly and
J. p Benson. Mr.. Nichols endeayored to
get them to testify that they had seen
beer drunk at Mr.. Moore's restaurant or
had taken drink themselves. All denied
this and said that only some corn whls-
key was the tipple and that this was given
without charge by a man from the coun-
try, A. p. Richardson. A question Mr..
Nichols asked each was. did Mr.. Moore
tell you all to drink with your backs TO
each other so as to see no one Drinking"
All denied this.
Only empty beer bottles in the yard had
been seen by any of the witnesses and
these they said were from the dispensary.
They denied having heard Moore "cuss''
a policeman after the policeman had left,
and all testified they only went in, either
just to be there, or to get something to
eat One witness. Benson. said he, Rich
ardson and Yearly had drank the corn
whiskey that Richardson had and there
was only little of it. Yearly and Ben
son denied having promised Moore yes
terday not to tell about the sale Of beer.
There was no evidence against Moore,
but Mr. Nichols evidently thought there
were some lapses from the truth, and
hence his warm remarks. He says he does
not want to force or extort testimony that
is not true, but that he wants the truth,
and that he does not propose to have wit
nesses tell him one thing and then
another thing.
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been received here from Viceroy Alexieff,
dated February Is, saying:
Captain Reitzenstein, commander OF the
Russian cruiser OWN, telegraphs that his
division destroyed a steamer in Sangar
(Tangaru?) Straits. A violent storm, ac-
companed by heavy snow has been raging
for three days and nine degrees of frost
have registered. The enemy has not been
encountered
Major General Plug, Viceroy Alexieff's
chief of staff, telegraphs that the situa
ton at Port Arthur yesterday was un-
changed.
Reports from YinKau. near New
Chwang, he says, declare that the Japan
ese are preparing to land at Tsinjenda. A
message received from the frontier guard
says that mounted patrols, believed to be
Japanese, were seen yesterday IN the
vicinity of Hsing-Ming- Ting, northwest OF
MukdGn.
No japanese battleships have been seen
in the roadstead of Tatung Kau, at the
mouth of the Yalu River.
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Wake Forest Valentine Party.

Wake Forest, Feb. 15.-(Special)-A
Valentine Party" on Saturday evening
was greatly enjoyed here, this being
given at Bachelors Quarters" by Messrs
John B. Brewer and Robt G. Camp. It
was a happy aftermath of the anniver-
sary exercises
Pit was first played and Miss Mar
garet Bell, of Shawboro, won, the prize
being a Christy picture, while Miss Mamie
StillweH. of Savannah, got the consola-
ton. Next game with numbered cards
calling for mail was played and at the
improvised postoffice meek looking enve-
lopes containing ridiculous comic valen-
tinues were handed out by these numbers
and there was great deal of fun as these
were read. Each young lady received as
souvenir handsome valentine.
The guests at this most delightful event
were: Misses Margaret Etheridge, Sci
ma Constance Charles, High Point
Placide ellington, Raleigh; Margaret
Bell, Shawboro; Loula Brewer. Mary
Ray. Julia Brewer. Raleigh; Jessie Brew
err Ida Lawless. Kate Pretlow, Of Frank
lin, Va: Matte Gill, Mary Taylor, jamie
Taylor, Ada Lee Undertake Wake For.
est; Eula G. Newsome. Littleton; Messrs.
Winston Adams. Wadesboro; John Bag
ley and Chas L. Harris, Raleigh; j. M.
Picot, j. D. Proctor. H. J. Vann. Hugh
Johnson, II. l.. Virgins, B. w. Parham,
T. w. Brewer, Leslie Davis, r. II. Royal,
James Royal, G. S. F'oote, J. M. Brewer.
Jr., r. G. Camp, Drs. w. S. Rankin and
F. K. Cooke.
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THEY DON'T LIKE 1T.
+ y
Tabernacle Baptist Church Members
Resent J. w. BaiIey's
''Hectoring."

The recent criticism INDUCED in by
Mr.. ]. W. Bailey concerning the address
made by Capt R. B. Glenn before the
B. B. B. Glass of the Tabernacle Baptist
Sunday School has aroused much indgna-
ton among the members of that church
and Sunday school.
Numbers of these are speaking out
about this matter, and in plain words they
say that they think that Mr.. Bailey is
going entirely too far in ''hectorlng"
them, and is concerning himself with
a matter with which he has nothing to do,
and which was no affair of his.
They hold that Major Berpard's Sunday
school class. known as the B. B. b.
Glass had a right to invite Mr.. Glenn
to address it whenever the members de-
sired and that Captain Glenn had right
to accept without consulting Mr.. Bailey's
notions. They say that his "hectoring'
was an unwarranted interference and that
they resent IT.
In an interview concerning the matter
Mr.. N. B. Broughton, Superintendent of
the Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School,
closed by saying:
"'Mr. Glenn is not the only candidate
for nomination to a political office that
is visiting churches, Sunday schools, Y. M.
&c. A. and academies. Hon. B. R. Lacy
and DR.. B. F. Dixon have never stopped.
And 1 don't see why Christian man with
a great message like Mr.. Gltnn's should
not deliver it, whether he is an editor,
politicians or candidate for Governor"
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Eleven Russian Ships Struck.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chefoo, Feb. 15.-The steamer Wen
CHOW arriving from Port Arthur reports
that eleven Russian ships were struck in
Wednesdays engagement. 1t is stated
that the cruiser Askold with q big hole
at the water line has been towed into the
inner basin and beached. The battleship
Sebastopol has a shell hole just above
water line and is useless in rough water.
The cruiser Novik has a hole in her after
pert side. The battleship Retvizan is on
the beach and her bottom has fallen out.
The cruiser Pallada was torpedoad abaf.
the engine room. The batteship Czarc
viGch, which also was torpedoed has been
locked.
The whole feet has been taken into the
inner harbor and Port Arthur is depend
ing for protection on her forts, which
Lave been reinforced. There is frequent
firing, which is presumably drawn By Jap
anese torpedo boats.
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AIexieff S Arrest of Japanese.

New Chwang, Sunday, Feb. 14.--About
fifty Japanese men on their way TO Tien
Tsin were arrested at Tai-Hoh-Chou, Feb
ruary %, with their women and arrived
here in custody. The American Consul
Henry B. Miller, procured the release OF
the women, but Viceroy Alexieff ordered
their re-arrest and transportation. to-
gcther with all the japanese III
Manchuria, to Port Arthur. Mr. Miller
based his action on assurances the Rus
slams gave the Japanese consul that all
Japanese subjects would be protected and
permitted to leave when they desired.
There are numerous Japanese complaints
of Russian i'll treatment. 1t is said that
four hundred japanese refugees. from
Hardin and elsewhere, who arrived at
Mukden, February 10, were arrested, and
that many of them were severely beaten
and detained until they purchased their
release Consul Miller took the women
under his protection and sent them to
Hai-Hwan.
Mr. Miller protested to the civil adj
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
A DROP IN COTTON
A Fall of a Cent Was the
Story of Yesterdays
Market.

Cotton, which for some days has been
standing at an estimated price of from
II to 141a cents on the Raleigh market,
went off yesterday.
There were but six bales sold here and
al of this was cotton that was of grade.
These bales were sold at 10 cents pound,
and in talking of this market cotton buy
ers said that for good cotton 1872 cents
was the best that could be done. A year
ago bales were sold here at 95s cents a
pound
The slump came first in the future mar
ket and the figures showed that the drop
in it was over hundred points, or over
cent a pound This reacted on the spot
market. and it promptly took the down
grade track.
Eut cotton is in hiding in this section at
tde present offered price. There is very
little of it left, and what there is cannot
be coaxed out with the figures that are
beng used as bait. What men who have
it have concluded that the crop is short
and that they will get more Tor their cot
ton than is being offered now.
There is some cotton still in the field
i'm some sections and this is being picked
out as chance affords. There is very lit
tie OF this, however, and reports from the
gins say that not much more is expected
to be gInned.
That is the condition AMI the market is
weak and in condition in this section
which might be called ''dispirited The
cotton farmers are not selling cotton and
the cotton buyers are doing nothing but
arc waiting for things to happen.
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most charmingly rendered by Miss Mar.
gaIet B. Harris, this being followed by
recitation, which was enjoyed, this beins
"A Sisterly Scheme" by Miss Mary Ev-
ans. Next there was some sweet music
on the mandolin and Italian harp by
Messsrs. Dowell and Belts, this being fol-
loved by piano solo, Meditation" by
Miss Annie Love, while after this Mrs.
Horace Dowell delighted the audience with
a solo, being accompanied on the mando-
lin and Italian harp. first rendering "Onc
Sweetly Solemn Thought, and as an en-
core over The Stars There is Rest"
TEen came a delightful and amusing read
ing BY Miss Minnie Grissom. and then
again Mrs. Dowell sang. the selection DE-
Mandy Lee the male voices aiding il
the chorus. Then there was a selection
on the mandolin and italian harp b.
Messrs. Dowell and Belts, the enjoy
able evening being closed with an admis-
able five minute talk from Rev F. A.
Bishop.
Tho League asks that in its name many
thanks be returned to all who assisted in
nf king the evening so successful.
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A Happy Birthday Party.

Little Miss Belle Mayo Cameron, the
sweet ve-year-old daughter of Col and
Mrs. Benehan Cameron, celebrated her
birthday yesterday with a party at winch
her guests were a large number OF her
little friends.
1t was a most delightful event, and the
handsome home was made still more beau
tiful with artistic decorations. The table,
which was abundant in delicacles was
beautifully arranged and on it five glowing
candles marked the years which tire little
hostess had passed in life's happy journey.
All were delighted with the many pleas
ures Of the afternoon and from each OF
the little guests came wishes for the con-
tinued health and happiness of the sweet
little hostess.
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MAKE MOTION FOR
CERT|ORAR|
Appeal of Mr.. Simmons
Murderer Argued
To-day.

Today in the Supreme Court will be ar
gred the appea of Alfred Daniels, the ne
gro who killed Mr.. F. G. Simmons, father
OF United States Senator T NJ. Simmons,
in Jones county last September. Messrs.
Harris and Harris, Of this city, will ap-
for writ of certurari on the plea mat the
record of the case that has been sent UP
is very incomplete. Besides Attorney
General Gilmer, Mr.. A. d. Ward, OF New
Bern, will argue for the State.
Daniels was tried and convicted of muir
der in the first degree at the fal term of
the Jones County Superior Court, and
sentenced to be hanged on December 11th
His appeal for new trial is based upo
the refusal of Judge Fred Moore to quash
thu bill of indictment on the ground that
the County Commissioners OF Jones. in re-
vlsing the jury list, had unlawtully dis
cr;minated against persons DeIonging to
the colored race. Evidence as to this
was taken under the direction of the pre-
siding judge who found as a TACT that
there was no such discrimination az
charged, and that the commissioners IN
their selection of jurors, were guided
OPINION OF the competency and moral 1T
ness OF citizens to sit as jurors. j. e.
O'Hara, the colored lawyer Oh New Bern,
defended Daniels in the lower court.
Appeals are being heard IN the Supreme
court this week from the Third judicial
district composed of the counties Of PIT,
Craven, Greene. Carteret, Jones aud Pam
lico. Among the attorneys already pres
ert are Ex-Governor T. ]. Jarvis ard solic-
itor Larry l. Moore, Col Harry Skinner
and ]. L. Fleming, of Greenville A.
Ward. D. l.. Ward, NJ. Dew. Stevenson
and W. D. McIver, of New Perm, and f.
&. Connor, Jr., of Wilson.
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Rev. W. D. Hubbard to Alabama.

Shelby. N. c.. Feb. 15.-Rev w. D..
Hubbard, pastor of the Baptist church
here and formerly pastor of the Taber-
nacle Baptist church in Raleigh, has ac-
copied call to the pastorate of the First
Baptist church at Troy, Ala, that place
being his old home.
Mr. Hubbard is very popular here and
has made a host of friends who esteem
him highly. He was offered a higher
salary at Troy and the church here made
him a still higher offer, but he felt that
in a broader field he could be of more
use and declined the higher salary. All
denominations regret his departure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
AIexieff Explains to England.

Pert Arthur, via Yingkow, Saturday,
Feb. 13.-In answer to the demand to the
dc mand of the British government FOR
an explanation of why the British ships
were held up by the Russians at Port Ar
thur, Viceroy Alexieff replied that the
vessels were detained because they had
japanese on board.
The shots fired at the British steamer
Flu Ping by the Russian guardship at
Port Arthur as the Flu Ping was leaving
thai port last Tuesday, were the VIceroy
SAYS, due to a misunderstanding on the
part of officers of the guardshjp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
STILL MORE DELAY.
Now Atlantic Coast Line Appeals
From the Selma Order.

Mr.. James H. Pou, attorney for the Aa-
lantic Coast Line, yesterday served formal
notice upon the Corporation Commission
of appeal by the railroad from the order
of the Commission overruling the eXcep-
ton of the road to the former order, di-
recting them 10 run an extra tram from
Rocky Mount or Spring Hope to connect
at Selma with the west-bound afternoon
train on the Southern Railway. According
to law the appeal will be made to one OF
the Superior Courts of the State, to be
designated by the Commission. A bond OF
$500 was filed to cover costs. as requiret
by law
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A Delightful Recital.

At the Central Methodist Church last
night there was standing room only, as
a large audience was present to enjoy the
ms uical recital with special readings
given by the social and literary depart
merits OF the Epworth League.
The program was choice one and the
various numbers were appreciated by al!
present. 1t was a yeritable feast of COOL
things that was presented.
The entertainment began with a violin
sclo, rendered by Miss Alice Love, who
was accompanied by Miss annie Love,
VITO rendered the piano music. Following
this was vocal solo, Come Unto Me, .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
To Denounce Alliance With Russia.

Paris, Feb, 15.-M. Jaures, leader of
the Socialist party (Which holds the nai-
ance of power in Parliament), until re
Gently vice president of the chamber, mas
made a declaration contemplating the I'M
mediate denunciation of the Franco-Rus
sian alliance, which has attracted great
deal of attention in diplomatic circles.
His condemnation of the Franco Russian
alliance will have a decided bearing should
it become necessary for France to be
placed in the position of having to deciue
whether or not to support Russia.
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ministrator against the cruel treatment
of the japanese refugees.
The consul himself was mcnaced by II
Cossack without provocation, and the
officer commanding at New, Chwang ex-
pressed his regrets and promised severely
to punish the Cossack The civil admin
istrator promised to afford better protec-
ton to the refugees.
Independent naval officers say the
Czarevitch. Retvizan. Pallada and Novik,
damaged in the first naval battle off Port
Arthur, cannot be repaired in time to de-
eide the command of the sea. They also
say the Russian land forces are demorai-
lied.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Fruit of the Palm.

brakes PalmettosWine. o tonic. laxative. un,
failing specific from pure juice of the wonderful
Palmetto fruit Gives immediate relief ana ao-
Soutely permanent cure in all cases or Catarrn'
Congested Kidneys and Inflammation or Blad-
Ger. Seyenty-five cents at Drug stores for q
large bottle. usual dollar size but trial pottie
this papet, who writes for il. A letter or postal
card addressed to Drake Formula Company.
Drake Building, Chicago, Ill. is the only ex-
pense to secure a trial of brakes Palmetto
Wine One small dose day cures to stay cured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
SABRED BY COSSACKS.
Reported Disastrous Result of Land
ina of japanese Troops.

London, Feb. 15.-The Daily Mails Port
Arthur correspondent. under date 81 Feb
ruary Il, says:
Official advices state that the Japanese
landed 600 soldiers near fallen Wan with
disastrous results, 410 being sabred hy
Cossacks. The remainder escaped TO their
ships. 1t is further stated that the Jap
antse landed at Dove Bay, where thirty
OF them were killed and the remainder
retreated.
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Sunday School Teachers.

The regular meeting for the study Of
fho SUNDAY school lesson by all the teach
ers of the city will be held in the ladies
par,or of the Presbyterian church this
evening at 7:30 o'clock. These meetings
are under the leadership OF Prof. Neil
johnson and are proving of great value
to the Sunday school teachers.
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The Fire Did for this Company.

Baltimore, Feb 15.-Richard F. Post,
was appointed receiver today for the Pea
body Fire Insurance Company, of Balti-
more. The companyvlost 100000 by rea-
son of the fire. and it had assets on only
$500, 0o0 Application for a receiver was
made today by the Firemen's Insurance
Company, of Baltimore. The application
will be heard February %. Both COM
panies last week reinsured their risks not
affected by the fire in outside companies.
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Release of Neutral Ships.
(By the Associated Press.)


Yingkow, Sunday, Feb. 14.-The admin
istrative authorities at Port Arthur have
formally notified the American and Brit
ish consuls there of the release of the
neutral ships which had been seized.
Beth consuls had asked for explanations.
The civil administrator Of Port Arthur
has intimated that Viceroy Alexieh ill
not be recognized by the consuls IN mat
ters relating to Port Arthur and Man
churia
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Cottage Prayer Meeting Tonight.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
the Tabernacle Baptist church will hold
three cottage prayer meetings tonight.
These viii be at the residences of Mr.
3 n. Lesson, on East Martin street; Mr..
l. w Rogers, on South Person street, and
Mr.. Lonnie Jones, corner Lenoir and Per-
son streets. The friends of the families
IN the different neighborhoods are inviteo
to attend
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100000 Troops Ready.

Shanghai, Feb. 15.-Advlces from Sagasa-
ka dated Friday, February r. state that
absolute retcence is maintained by the
government. An intense war feeling pre-
walls among all classes although there is
an apparent absence of excitement. Among
the striking features OF the situation are
the strict censorship which is exercise
over all cablegrams and the close conceal
ment of military and naval movements.
The mobilization of the japanese army
has been carried out intellectually. It 5
estimated that 300 eco troops are now
ady to be placed in the field without
impairing the national defenses. The
movements of the troops are surrounded
by secrecy. They are being moved al
night toward their bases at Sasebo, Kurc
mil and Yokusuka and the lights of or
binary trains are extinguished when in
the neighborhood of troop trains.
Members of the reserve Tcrce immediate
ly step into the places Of the outgoing
trains.
Members of the reserve force immediate
ly step into the places of the outgoing
regulars Their organizations is perfect
and full equipment is ready for eacn
one of the reserves.
Hundreds of hotels. tea houses and
temples have been requisitioned in Toxic
and other divisopal centers. All the
steamers OF Japanese merchant lines are
being rapidly converted into auxiliary
armed with quick firing guns and
fitted with torpedo tubes.
The Japanese are convinced that the
Russians vii be unable to concentrate
and maintain $4,000 troops at any import
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Leased to Mr.. Upchurch.

The lease of the Metropolitan Opera
House for the remained of this season,
has been granted to Mr.. j. Sherwood Up
church by the Finance Committee OF the
Board OF Aldermen of Raleigh.
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Wilmington, N. c., Feb. 15--The funeral
of Engineer Bruce Taylor was conducted
here today with Masonic and odd Feilo"-
ship honors this morning. The body was
extricated from the wreck OF his engine
near Pee Dee, s. c., yesterday morning.
He was found with one hand on the
throttle as he died standing braveiy at MS
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Vessel Destroyed by Fire.
(By the Associated Press

TBN INC J
London, Feb. 15.-In addition to the Il
mors of another bombardment at Port
Arthur the owners of the British steamer
Fcxton Hall, which was detained by the
Russians at Port Arthur, have received
news that she has been destroyed by fire.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
Tails to cure. e. w. Groves signature is
on each box. &c.
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MAY TESTIFY PRIVATELY.
This Bill as to Women Made Law by
the Governors Signature.
(Rv the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Richmond, Va, Feb 15.-The bill allow
ing women victims of felonious assault
to testify in private concerning the crime
against them. was today made a law by
the signature of the Governor.