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building at Oxford. He believed no fair,
no good or respectable man who knew
him would ever suspect him of wrong
doing in regard thereto, but for fear that
hereafter some blackmailer or backbiter
of mean disposition would refer to the
lack of an explanation he wanted to give
it now. With that he went over the
whole transaction at length, showing the
considerations that led him to regard
the lease as a just and proper one, and
hence caused hi INTO recommend it, In
doing this he called attention to the alb
sence OF certain material facts and papers
from the report of the case and said ii
thereby distorted the facts and produced
false impression.
Mr. Kluttz expects to speak tomorrow,
explaining his connection with the lease
OF postoffce building at Salisbury and
increase for the postmaster at Lexing-
ton.
FRED L. MERRITT
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Mrs. Florence Maybrick, recently pardon
ed by the British government, arrived here
yesterday on the steamship Kaiser Will
helm II, was denied today by Attorney
Daniel S. Decker, counsel for Mrs. May
brick, in the litigation going on about her
property Mr.. Decker said:
f'If Mrs. Maybrick had come here yes
terday as reported, think 1 would have
known the fact. Her present plans are
to arrive here in July
Attorney Armstrong, who met the wo-
man reported to be Mrs. Maybrick at the
pier, though formerly, her counsel, has
not represented her for some time and
is now a defendant In suits instituted on
her behalf
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SELF DEFENSE
IS THE VERDICT
Negro Shot by Edwards
is Dead.
THE CORONER'S JURY
investigates the Case and Says Shoot
ing Negro Advancing With Pitch
fork Was Done by Edwards
to Save His Own

The negro, Solomon Smith, shot by Mr..
Marcus Edwards, on Tuesday, within
three miles Of Raleigh, died yesterday
morning.
In the afternoon coroner's jury was
empaneled by DR.. T. NJ. Jordan. Thus
visited the scene of the tragedy and after
an investigation returned a verdict that
the killing was done in self defense.
The attack on young Edwards under
sworn testimony is reported as being
made with a pitchforlI, and that as the
negro advanced on him Edwards. fearing
his life was in danger, fired at the negro,
the bullet crashing into the negro's head
above the left eye.
Solomon Smiths wound was pronounced
a fatal one by DR.. r. NJ. Jordan, who was
called by Mr.. ]. T. Edwards, the father
of Marcus Edwards, to look after the
wounded man. The orifce above the eye
was of the size of a little finger and the
brains were oozing from it. Smith lived
until after eight o'clock yesterday morn
ing and then died.
Dr. Jordan organized a coroners jury
Davis place three miles from Raleigh.
on the Durham road where the negro had
been killed. The jury consisted of Messrs
II. A. Bland, Il. NJ. Green. w. H. Robbins,
J. F. stanbaek. Ohm Bradshaw and John
F. Jones.
The body and the surroundings were
viewed and six witnesses examined. Three
of these were white Mrs. Marcus Edwards,
the wife of the young man who killed
Smith, Mr.. D. NJ. Edwards and Mr.. l. K.
Goodwin. Three negroes were also ex-
amincd, these being James Lipscomb, Ru-
fus Young and Manuel Smith.
Mrs. Edwards testified that she knew
nothing Of the affair. d. M. Edwards
brother Of Marcus Edwards, gave tht
same testimony that published yester-
day, this being that his brother had told
him of rather impudent conduct on the
part of the negro, that as Marcus Went
towards the barn Smith came at him
with pitchfork, and though cautioned to
keep back advanced till Marcus shot him
Mr. l. K. Goodwin testified that he went
with Mr.. j. T. Edwards, father of Marcus,
to the scene and found Smith lying at
the barn door, pitchfork by his side.
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MI Teasdale himself that Of the time Of
that marriage, Mr. Teasdale was scaled
for eternity to an elderly woman who
had been his housekeeper. Mr. Teasdale
understood said the witness, that the
woman was in no sense his legal wife
when he married Marion Scoles.
His relation with her was just as
chaste as with his sister?'
Precisely So the witness replied He
added that he had personally known of
two other cases of sealing for eternity
and that the church sealed both for time
and eternity
Andrew Jensen. assistant historian OF
the church, said he had two wives who
were sisters, and that they both lived
IN the same house though he lives with
the first. Mr. Jensen said he was not
sealed in eternity to the mother Of the
two wives.
Lorin Harmer said he was a bishop for
five or six years, but had been sent to
the penitentiary in 1899, upon conviction
OF unchastity and lost his good standing.
fie said he has two wives. He said he
had lived also with Ellen anderson, but
mover as her husband. He said she had
two children by him, one since he had
lItut uSu llOm tEc pculltHtidlS y
MI Harmer was asked if Senator Smoot
had anything to do with his arrest.
4 think he caused it, ne said HE
was counsellor at that time to the prcsi-
dent of the state who was then away
He called me to prove it and the church
proposed to take away by bishoprlc and
other Offices. l asked him to give me
time to prepare my family and then
StGrtcd home"
why was he going to take away your
ofnces?"
Because l had committed crime
'What crime?"
adultery, to be frank.
why do you think Mr.. Smoot caused
your arrest?'
Because before reached home the
sheriff overlook me and put me under ar
rest. ! blamed Mr.. Smoot for sending the
sheriff after me.
Hirum Smith, a son of President Smith,
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A Japanese FIanking Movement.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 9.-The government
here has received advices by cable from
Chefoo, opposite Port Arthur, to the eff
feet that Japanese land forces have ap
peared at Fung- Chang and at Tas
han. No details are furnished The first
named place is about forty-five miles
north of Antung in Manchuria, and the
latter is a few miles inland from the
mout hof the Yalu River according to the
calculations of the naval officers here
They believe that this movement has
placed the japanese on the Russian ank
and perhaps in the rear and on their line
of communication.
1t is believed that yesterdays attack
upon Port Arthur and Talien Wan was
a diversion perhaps to cover this expedi-
tious land movement of the Japanese
forces, who were probably landed from
transports at some point west of the Yalu
River. -
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INVESTIGATION TO FOLLOW.
Further Details of the Storm BristoW
Has Aroused.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c., March 9.-That an
investigation of the Postoffice Department
by the House of Representatives will re-
suit from the publication of the report
involving members of Congress in that
connection, was indicated by every EXPIRES
sion possible short of vote in that body
today. With a whirlwind of protest the
report was taken up by indignant mem
bers, their personal connection with it
explained, and epithets hurled at Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow.
THE Bristow report was conceived in
iniquity born in sin, and has travelled its
Continued on Page SKI
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the feature of the evidence brought out.
Just before adjournment for the day the
committee held an executive session for
the purpose of having read the imprint
able testimony in the Teasdale divorce
case. The prosecution stated that it had
no more witnesses ready to put on the
stand On account of the failure of several
officials of The Mormon Church to respond
TO the summonses issued for their appear
ance President Joseph T. Smith was
asked to use his inuence to have the wit
resses put in an appearance and he prom
ised to get into communication with them
if il was possible to do so. Loren Har-
NOR formerly bishop of the Mormon
church oyas on the stand today, and gave
the first testimony in favor OF the defense
tbat bas been offered thus far in the eight
days Of the hearings He said he was con
,,;ctod of the crime Of adultery and that
he believed Reed Smott was RESPONSIBLE
for his arrest.
President Smith was recalled and ad-
mi++ad having urged the election of Reed
Snooot as Senator in an interview Mr.
smith said he was acquainted with Ben
amin CIough, Jr.. president of the Board
of Fac,Itv of the Brigham Young Acad-
on,v md that Ne is rcputed to be a polyg-
MET MIR. Smith was questioned as to
whether he would investigate charges
against church officials of violation of
Ia,rs and said that was not his business
h,,+ tho dirty OF lesser officials.
cho;rn,an Burrows asked in regard to
.;ooe ceremonies performed in the
church He asked if the marriage for
eternitv ter t. not only was not called scaling" ;"
"They are called sealing" was the re-
sponse.
rs this sealing for eternity ever per-
formed for living persons?
- Il iI'eg believe have heard OF one or two
.,,o. oases said the witness.
7"sl Are e'' any polygamists ever sealed for
eternity?'f
Does NO, II, This service Of sealing for eternity
c.rr~ pot1 tbe right of earthly co-habitation p
stNo.''
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Baroness Sternberg's Father Dead,
(By the Associated Press.)

Louisville, KY, March "a dispatch
received here today announces the death
in Epiwanda. Cal, of Charles Edward
Langham, father of the Baroness Won
Sternberg Mrs. Langham is now travel
ing in Italy.
Washington, March 9.-The Baroness
Speck Won Sternberg, received a brief
dispatch today from her uncle, Arthur
Langham. of Louisville, announcing the
sudden death of her father, Charles Lang
ham. His death was caused by a stroke
of paralysis, the recurrence of one which
he suffered year ago, but from which
he was believed to have thoroughly re-
covered Mr.. Langham was 81 years old.
Baron Won Sternberg, the German AM
bassador, at once cabled the news to Mrs.
Langham and her second daughter, Miss
Violet Langham, who are spending the
winter in Southern Italy.
The Japanese Minister was among the
first OF the diplomatic corps who called
in person to offer his coincidence. The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt promptly
sent messages Of sympathy.
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property of one Smith (colored), seized
Dr.. Primrose's horse, and came near kill
ing the animal, but was prevented by as
sistance. DR.. Primrose was notified OF
the fact and Immediately went in search
of the dog. He found him in the north
ern part of the city and killed him. Some
words passed between the doctor and
the owner of the dog, which resulted in
an arrest, but the hearing was postponed
until tomorrow. The city fathers Will
take steps lin the future as to bull and
vicious dogs at large
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FIVE STEEL BRIDGES.

Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Cbserver)
Asheville, N c., March AT the af-
telroon session OF the Board OF County
Commissioners the most important mat
ter to come before the board for some
time was the awarding of contracts for five
new steel bridges in the county. OF
these the Converse Building Company of
Chattanooga, Tennessee, was awarded the
contract for the building Of lour and the
Ca1 olina Steel Bridge and Construction
Company was given the fifth contract.
The five bridges will call for total OK.
penditurc of s3,913.
The commissioners decided upon thG
location OF the bridges as follows: Over
Turkey Creek, $549; Ivy, s755; Cane
Creek, $593; Beaverdam, $3.50; Reen 1
Creek. $1,061.
The construction of these bridges is tc
be commenced at once, and when com
pIeted Buncombe county will have more
steel and iron bridges than any county
in the State.
Another big realty deal was consum
mated today when the Hazard property
on Beaucatcher mountain east OF the city
was sold to Philip S. Henry, of London
for over $4,000. Mr.. Henry has recently
PHI chased 'Zealandia," just across the
gap from the Hazard property, and als6
several acres adjoining 'HZealandia' or
the north. He is an English millionaire
and will make this city his future homo
Mrs. Malinda Burrell died at Grac;
Sunday at the age of eighty years. he'
husband survives. Mrs. Burrell was ont
Of the representatives of four generations
living in the same house. There resided
with her married daughter and hel
husband, the latter's son and wife ant
their three children.
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and one of the twelve apostles, read a
sreech he had made in 1894 in Brigham
City, at one of the quarterly conferences
IN which he said each one in the matter
OF obeying laws, does as he pleases, but
that each must bear the consequences
of his acts. He said that was his view.
Thomas H. Merrill, bishop of Richmond
Ward, and son of Apostle Merrill said
he had two wives. The youngest child
by the second wife is three years Old
Alma Merrill, first councillor to the
Benson stake, says he has two wives, who
are sisters.
The committee adjourned until tomor
lTOW.
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GUNS AGAIN BOOM
She|Iing of TaIien Wan
Followed by Attack on
Port Arthur.
Especial to News and Observer)

Toxic, March 9.-The Japanese warships
bombarded the forts at Tafen Wan Port
Dalny) on the. night of March and then
attacked Port Arthur.
st. Petersburg, March 9.-The Associat-
ed Press is informed on the highest au
thority that up to o'clock this afternoon
no word of a naval battle between the
Reitzenstein and Uriu squadrons had
been received. 1t is evident, however,
that news of a sea fight of Vladivostock
would not surprise the officials here. They
naturally decline to say whether Captain
Reitzensten's squadron was outside
Vladiyostock when the Japanese appeared,
but it is not firmly believed here that it
was outside.
The Associated Press has received direct
advices from Vladivostock, timed 5 o'clock
this afternoon. They do not mention ana
naval engagement.
Toxic, March S.-(Tuesday) VT is be-
lieved here that there has already been
a decisive naval engagement in the vicin-
ity of Vladivostock and tidings Of it are
anxiously awaited. The Japanese fleet
did not, it is said go to Vladivostock for
the purpose of bombarding the town, but
to locate and attack the Russian fleet sta
toned there. There is strong possibil-
ity that the japanese found the Russian
ships in the vicinity OF PoSsiet Bay and
gave them battle there. The Navy De
partment expects to receive dispatches to-
morrow from Gen. San, where it was
planned that the fleet should call after the
operation had been concluded.
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Smith Dies of His Wound.

Especial to News and Observer
Pittsboro, N. c., March 9.-William
Smith, who was shot near Goldstone last
week by Ed Dowd, as reported in your
Taper, died this morning from the effect
of the wound. An inquest will be held
Dowd is at large.
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TWO DROP IN A DUEL.
A Street in Marshall the SceIe of a
Desperate Combat.
(sneciaI to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., March "a telephone
message received here tonight from Mar
shall, Madison county, thirty miles from
here, says that desperate street duel
was fought there this afternoon besweeh
Lon Wells OF this county, man named
Z. Hagan and yet another man whose
name could not be learned Wells and
Hagan were both killed and the third
man badly injured. The cause of the
trouble is given as ill-feeling between
Wells and Hagan.
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A LONG ELECTRIC LINE.
One to be Run Through virginia's
Truck and Peanut Section.
(By the Associated Press. !

Richmond, Va, March 9.-The Corpora
tion Commission today issued a charter
to the Seaboard Traction Company com
posed principally OF Norfolk capitalists
to operate an electric passenger and
freight line three hundred miles long be-
tween Richmond and Portsmouth and
through the principal truck and peanut
sections OF the State.
The capital stock is fixed at S25000O
minimum and $500, 600 maximum, in shares
of 500 each
Work is to be started Immediately. it
is said.
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STEAMER REPORTED WRECKED.
One Hundred Persons are Believed to
Have PeriShed.
Rv the Associated Press.l

LONDON, MARCH ga SPECIAL
DISPATCH FROM PARIS AN
NOUNCES THAT THE FRENCH
STEAMER CAMBODGE (OF 2,355
TONS, WHICH LEFT RANGOOT FEB
RUARY II FOR COCHIN CHINA AND
EUROPEAN PORTS) HAS BEEN
WRECKED IN A STORM OFF THE
COAST OF COCHIN CHINA.
THE CAMBODGE CARRIED 100 PAS
SENGERS, MOSTLY. ANNAMESE, AND
ABOUT FIFTY OF THEM WERE,
DROWNED.
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MAULS THE MAYOR
A Street Fight in Roam
oke in Which His Honor
Gets Fits.
(By the Associated Press $

Roanoke Va, March 9.-In a street fight
today between Mayor Joel II. Cutchin
and City Councilman J. c. Page, the may
or was badly used up and is confined to
his bed with broken arm, and cuts and
bruises on his head and face. Mr.. Page
suffered minor bruises. The two men have
been political enemies. The difficulty
today grew out OF a severe arraingment
of the mayor by Mr.. Page at last night S
meeting of the City Council.
Mr.. Cutchn carried revolver and a
heavy cane but did not draw the pistol.
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HOW POLYGAMY
LAUGHED At LAW
Several Mormon Officials
on the Stand.
A CASE OF ADULTERY
The Mormon Bishop Convicted of this
Speaks a Word in Smoot's Favor,
Saying He Believed Smoot
Was Responsible for
His Arrest.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 9.-Several officials
of the Mormon Church were today put on
the stand in the Senator Reed Smoot case
before the Senate Committee OH Privi-
leges and Elections to testify that they
had plural wives and had continued to
practice polygamous cohabitation since
the manifesto of 1890. The large number
that have continued that practice formed
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Madame Patti Going Back to Europe.
(By the Associated Prcss.) J

Memphis, Tenn, March 9.-Madamc
Patti, arrived at Memphis late today from
Hot Springs and left Immediately for
New York. 1t was announced that pas
sage had been secured for Madame Patti
and he- husband for Europe from New
York next Friday.
dispatch from Hot Springs says that
the singer has ordered all future bookings
cancelled. No reason was given out for
the sudden discontinuance of the tour.
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Major E. w. Peabody Dies.
(By the Associated Press }

Sanford, Fla, March 9.-Major E. w.
Peabody died this afternoon at o'clock.
His death was peaceful but wholly unex-
pected. He was out in a carriage Mon
day afternoon to meet the Congressional
candidate. Major Peabody was veteran
newspaper man and for many years had
been a member of the staff of the Times
Union. He probably was better acquaint-
ed with the people of Florida than any
other man.
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americans Begin Spring Practice
CBy the Associated Prose \

Atlanta, Ga, March 9.--Manager Grifz
fifth and four other members of the New
York American League baseball team ar
rived in the cityfor spring practice this
afternoon. Other members of the team
are expected in from Washington tomor
row.
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TILLMAN CANNOT SWALLOW.
III With Serious Throat Trouble,
Friends Deeply Concerned.
lBy die Associated Pros. }

Washington, March 9.--senator TiHman.
Of South Carolina is very i'll with a seri-
Gus throat trouble. His friends are much
concerned, as it is. impossible for him to
swallow and little liquid nourishment is
all that he can take.
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Marshall Knows Nothing OF the Duel.

Ashevile, N c.. March "a wire mes
sage from Marshall and Hot Springs at 10
O'Clock tonight says nothing is known
there of the alleged killing
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Waging War on Bull Dogs.

Especial to News and Observer.)
New Bern, N. c., March 9.-Yesterday
two bull dogs were shot dead on our
streets by Deputy Sheriff Cox for an at.
tack on his dog. In the mix-up lives
were at stake. Today bull dog, the
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DEATH OF MRS. ]. C. MORRIS.
The Body Will be Brought Here To-
day for Interment.
Especial 10 News and Observer.)

Winston-Salem N. c.. March 9-Mrs
j. Frank Norris died here today at the
age OF 28 years. The deceased was a
daughter OF Mrs. Nathaniel Brown, OF
Raleigh. The husband, son, mother and
two sisters we're present when the end
came. The remains will be sent to Raj
leigh tomorrow for interment.
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Russians Seize Telegraph Office.
CBy lac Associated Press.)

Seoul, March "a party of nine Rus
SLAMS seized the Korean telegraph station
at Yung Won today. 1t is reported that
fight has occurred between Koreans and
Russians on the Korean side of the Tu-
men River
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Davis Birthday a Holiday.

Jackson, Miss. March 9.-The state
Senate this afternoon passed bill making
June 3rd the birthday of Jefferson Davis.
legal holiday in Mississippi.
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Mrs. Maybrick's Coming Denied.

(By the Associated Press)
New York, March 9.-The report that
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HIGH WILL ASSIST THE JAPANESE AGAINST RUSSIA

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in rpi tho Russians m o. his
crr them t be p
shley
tina Korea has %I% %
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Newport daily independent., 1904-04-09
SHARK AS A MESSENGER,
Carried Newspaper to Sydney outdis- tancing Steamer Conveying Im-
 portant Item of News.

The story of the discovery of human bones and bangles in the interior of ihe crocodile captured at Fort Johnson, Rhodesia, brings to mind another story which may appositely be recalled at the present juncture. Every. body has heard of Mrs. Maequar. rie's chair," as they call the east. ern point of Farm Cove, i'll Sydney harbor. There, says the St. James Gazette, it was that poor emigrant, in pre-cable days, killed and towed ashore a shark, cut him up, and found a London newspa- per in the internals. In the paper was the announcement of the war between France and Germany. The shark had outdistanced the steamer by which the mail was coming, and here the discoverer had the fact to himself. He gave his information to a wealthy wool dealer, who bought all the sea. sons clip at cd. per pound, and sold at 3s. after the news of the war had arrived by the ordinary channel. He cleared, it is said, four millions sterling by the deal. The man who killed the shark and extracted the news of price-well, he received a battered silk hat and five shilling piece and unre- strained liberty as to the disposal of the shark.
Newport daily independent., 1904-04-09
WORLDS FAIR RATES.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, April Seth to Decem- Der 1, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one-ffth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov. 20th. Rate for season EXCURSION TICKETS eighty per cent. of double the standard one way fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 18th to Nov. 18th, Final return limit Dec 15, 1904.
 IHos. H. REAMEY, Agt.