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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
AN OFFICIAL MIDDLE.
IL Begins to Clear up and Daylight
Shine Through.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Sept. 13.-The develop
ment of the day so far as it related to
TO the Russian cruiser Lena at san
Franc SEQ. was the clearing up of the
official nude into which the case has
gotten, owing to the doubt OF Whlch
of the departments of the government
should deal with it. 1t was finally de-
oided by the President that the State
and Navy Departments should treat
the case. acting jointly, decision
calculated to greatly simplify it's hand
ling.
over night came a. telegram from
Admiral Goodrich, at San Francisco,
showing that on his own initiative he
had caused one of his expert officers
to make a preliminary examination Oh
the Lena and he was able to report
results, namely: that temporary re-
pairs would occupy SIX weeks time,
and new boilers would involve elgnt
months delay.
The President approved of this ac-
ton by the Admiral and decided tnal
he should continue to handle the case
in San Francisco under Instructors
from the State and Navy Departments
This involved a further expert eXam1-
nation of the ship. The Russian gov
ernment did not object: at least the
Russian consul at San Francisco gave
that understanding, and within day
OF two, with the assistance OF expert
mechanics from the Union Iron Works,
Admiral Goodrich will be able to re-
rcrt more closely upon the repairs.
The Admiral also adopted the precau-
ton of guarding the Lena with his own
vessels. a course also approved by the
department.
Agreeable to the Presidents instruc-
tions, acting Secretary Adee, for the
State Department, and Captain Pills
bury. for the Navy Department, mad
two conferences during the day and
the result was the preparations of in
struct,ons to Admiral Goodrich, which
u is understood were wired to the
President first for his approval. There
is good ground to believe that they
contemplate the allowance of sufficient
time TO the Lena to make temporary
repairs. However. there is growing
belief here that the vessel will be
obliged to intern in the end, for II is
scarcely doubted that by the time she
could be made ready to go to sea and
would be obliged to leave if she deSlr-
ed to preserve her character as an act
i've warship, one or more japanese
would be off the Golden Gate ready to
sink or capture her. ForeSeeing Such
an event as a request for the right tC
intern, the officials have already been
giving some attention to the solution
OF the question as to what shall be
done with the crew-Whether they
may be allowed to return to Russia or
parole, or must be interned on their
ship in San Francisco harbor. On this
point no decision has been reached
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Leads all North Carolina Daiies i'm News and Circulation
the game. 1t is certain her name wa1

the game. 1t is certain her name Wai
not Maude.
The mule and Mr.. Watts disappear
ed east on Cabarrus street. They may
be going yet SO far as reported.
And gIeefully came Shep Rochelhi
to the wire. There was no wire, pul
it sounds better to write it that way
He was acclaimed as the victor by the
waiting throng at Fayetteville anc
DaVie street.
Law, what's dat" said the wash
erwoman, who sat on the sidewalk
coping rubbing an afflicted limb.
"Hee Haw! Hee Haw!" foated back
from East Cabarrus street.
The mule that was a quitter was
protesting about something. Perhaps
Mr.. Tom Watts was using a whip
The crowd dispersed and Col Falk
Arendell went inside his house to get
a drink of ice water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Another Organization of Manufac-
ture"S
(By the Associated Press. }

Atlanta. Ga, Sept. 12.-An organi-
zation to be known as Manufacturers
of yellow Pine Sash and Door Asso-
citation was effected here to-day and
the following officers were elected:
President, David Woodward. OF At
lanta; first vice-president. j. H. o.
Neill of Rome; second vice-president,
j. II. Scruggs, of Birmingham, Ala
bama. Bi-monthly meetings will be
held the next meeting to be held at
Macon where the organization will be
perfected. The next annual meeting
will be held in Birmingham. Alabama.
The organization embraces. Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi and South Car
olina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
PEACE INSTITUTE.
The Opening Exercises VIII Be Held
Thursday Morning.

Peace Institute will open on Thurs
day morning of this week for the fall
session, and friends of the institution
are invited to attend the opening exer-
cises at 10 o'clock that morning.
The religious services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Alfred Fl. Moment and
an address will be delivered by Judge
r. B. Womack The exercises will be
full of interest.
Pupils from Raleigh are requested
to report this morning from to =
for classification. DIR. Dinwiddie SayJ
there will be full attendance and
that he could fill another just as large
as the one now used.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
KurO Dusts the Cars Eyes.
CRv the Associated Press.)

st. Petersburg, Sept. 13.-(6 p. NO.
The report persists, although there
is nothing official to confirm it. that
General Kuropatkin has recommend
ed the trial by court martial of Ma
jor General Orloff, upon whose fail
ure to carry out his orders the non
success of General kuropatkin's plans
against General kuroki at the most
critical hour of the battle of Lao
Yang is attributed.
According TO a statement made by
a parsonage connected with the EN-
perors household, kuropatkin had
assured His Majesty of his ability TO
defeat the Japanese at Lao Yang,
and for this reason the Emperor's S
disappointment is all the more keen
and his dissatisfaction at the outcome
al, the greater.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
KILLED A HERON.
Young Man of Cary Fined for Violat-
ing the Audubon Law.

Game Warden Jno. r. Upchurch
has been enforcing the Audubon law
around Cary.
He had Mr.. Abbie Johnson before
Magistrate II. B. Jordan for shooting
a heron, a bird other than a game
bird. the shooting having been done
in June or July. For this Mr.. John
son. who is a mechanic. paid $1.00 as
a fine and $2.75 as costs. When the
case was called he submitted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Cam for Railroad Commissioners.
CBy the Associated prcss.)

Jackson, Miss. Sept. 13.-Captain
John A. Webb, of this city. secretary
of the Southern Railroad Commission
erS Association today issued his oil
cial call for the meeting of the asso-
citation to take place in st. Louis. Oc-
tober %. All the railroad commits
sioners from the Southern States are
expected to be in attendance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14

dition. Conductor Stratton imme-
diately reported to Washington the
observations of the inspector, giving
them his official approval.
The impression prevails among those
best Informed that the Lena viii pe
dismantled and remain here until the
end of the war. She is still guarded
by several vessels Of the United States
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
kuroki Falls Back ON Yentai.
(By the associated prass

st. Petersburg, Sept. 12.-General
Kuroki has fallen back on Yentai
where the main Japanese army is
bivouacking. Only very small Jan
anese detachments are reported on
the Russian fianks. The War Office
fully realizes the discouraging effect
OF the battle of Laic Yang upon the
heroic garrison of Port Arthur. With
all prospect OF immediate relief from
General kuroDatlkin gone, it is feared
that the length of the seige will he
shortened.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
SPEECHES IN THE WHITE TRIAL.
A Verdict is Not Expected to be Rend-
cred Before Thursday.
(Special to- News ana Ohserver.l }

Salisbury, n. c., Sept. 13.-The
speeches made here today for the de-
tense in the White brothers murder
case were by Senator Lee S. Over
man, Congressman Theo. F. Kluttz
and {. b. Watson. Able speeches for
the State We're also made by Solicitor
w. {. Hammer and T.. c. Linn. Esq,
Hon. r. B. Glenn is to close for the
State, after which Judge Cook is eX-
pected to make a lengthy charge to
the jury tomorrow. Interest in the
trial is now at a climax. A verdict
is not expected before Thursday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Ruin by IL! iRo Grande.
CBv the Associated Press.D

Laredo. Tex, Sept. 12.-As a re-
suit of the heavy rains which have
fallen in the territory extending from
the headwaters of the RIO Grande to
its mouth, much damage has been
wrought. Grave fear is expressed
that serious damage viii result at
Rio Grande City. The rain continues
to fal! in this vicinity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
ZassaIitch Reported Wounded.
(By the Associated Press \

London, Sept. 12.-The Morning
Post states that official Russian de-
spatches, received in London an
nounce that General Zassalitch, who
commanded the portion of the Rus-
sian rear guard South of the Hun
River has been severly wounded and
captured, with 5000 of his 5000 men.
1t is added by The Morning Post
that Generals Zaroubaieff, Kondrat-
ovitch and Bilderling have checked
General Kuroki's advance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
In Need of Repairs.
(By the Associated Pres

(By the Associated Press)
San Francisco, Sept. 13.-Acting un-
der instructions from Collector of the
Port Stratton, Captain j. K. Fulger,
United States Inspector of Hulls ani
Boilers, today inspected the boilers ot
the Russian transport Lena. 1t is un-
derstood that he found them in need
of repairs and recommended that thu
commander of the vessel be given time
enough TO put them in seaworthy con-.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
GRADY FOR SENATOR.
Wins the Contest by Vote of Nearly
Two to One.
(speclal to News and Observer.l

Especial to News and Observer)
Clinton, N. c., Sept. 13.-In a hotly
contested primary in this county, Mr.
Henry A. Grady won the nomination
for State Senator. He is son of Hon.
B. F. Grady and one of the first young
men in the State.
The Senatorial convention of the
district, composed Of the counties of
Harnett, Johnston and Sampson will
be held at Dunn next Saturday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Six Prisoners Escape from stocI<ade

Especial to News and Observer)
Nashville, NJ c.. Sept. 13.-At an
early hour yesterday morning six OF
the Nash county cOnvicts escaped
from the stockade here. taking $24
from the guard, Denton, whom they
choked and otherwise cruelty used.
forcing him to unlock the door of the
stockade on pain of death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
The Theta in Port.
(By the Associated Press.)


New York. Sept. 13.-The steamer
Pathfinder arrived today from Nor
folk with the derelict British schoon7
er Theta in tow. The Pathfinder
picked the dereIict up at sea last Sum
day near the Five Fathom Bank light
ship while bound from Norfolk foa
Boston for Boston with a cargo of
coal. When she sighted the derelict
her sails were all set. She evidently
had been hastily abandoned after be-.
ing in collision with an unknown Ves-
sell The fate of her crew is unknown.
Her starboard quarter was stove IN,
but otherwise the hull was in gooG
condition. She was leaking badly bur
was kept afioat by the cargo OF marc
pine timber in her hold.
The Theta is a three-masted Schoon-
er of 420 tons register. She is COM
paratively a new vessel. being only
three years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14

Austin. Tex. Sept. 12.-The Ma
tional Colored Baptist Convention will
assemble here Monday. 1t is ex-
Dected thare will be several thousand
negro delegates in attendance upon
the meeting, probably the largest
gathering of negroes ever held in the
South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
Hon. b. II. Bunn's Condition.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Rocky Mount, n. c.. Sept 13.-The
condition of Hon. 3. RI. Bum was re-
ported tonight as unchanged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14

Fort Worth. Texas, Sept. 12.-The
presence of a Russian Warship at San
Francisco has caused cotton shippers
here to take out war risks. Much cot
ton is shiDDed from Texas to Japan.
Risks are from 10 to 10 cents per
hale i.- l.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-14
A TaCtIess Woman Mis-
sionary's Work.
NOTHING IN A NAME7
Read These Startling Statements OF
Western Carolina, Remember They
are by Miss Pauline May Abbott,
Then Recall the Tragedy
at Hudson.
lspecial to News and Observer)

Especial to News ana ODSefVef.)
Cincinnati. Sept. 13.-Miss Pauline
May Abbott, the pretty, sad-faced
young missionary of the Women's
Home Missionary society, is a iCncin-
natl woman, up to two weeks ago was
spending a vacation here with the fam
lily of Noah Page. While in Cincin-
natl Miss Abbott met woman news
paper reporter, to whom she describ-
ed the mission surroundings near the
Methodist school in remote mountain
district a few miles from Lenoir. She
said many of the mountaineers ana
their children had never heard of
George Washington and never seen an
American flag. She described their
amaZement at the sounds produced
from the school piano, and told of
their primitive method of living.
Following the publication of the in
terview hundreds of communications
were received from North Carolina,
protesting against the alleged inaccur-
aC yof Miss Abbott's statements. Le-
nCir newspapers bitterly criticised the
missionary, questioning her veracity.
North Carolina editors generally took
up the crusade, but Miss Abbott insist
ed that conditions We're exactly as she
had represented them.
Miss Abbott announced her intention
OF Immediately returning to North
Carolina to face her detractors.
"These people are utterly primitive
said she, "of unrestrained passions.
and / have no doubt that bloodshed
will ensue as the result of this con-
troversy.
Saws She is Threatened.
In a letter received from Miss ABB
bott today, she spoke of the fact that
she was being constantly guarded in
her school by armed adherents, but
she maintained her intention of re-
naming in spite of threats. Continu-
ing the letter read:
Il have been here now two weeks
and the people understanding why l
told of the conditions here are stand
ing Loyalty by me. The home is being
guarded. l am staying with a family
nearby. There is a lawless class living
about Hudson. When they are intoxi-
Gated they do not fear any crime.
They have openly threatened to de-
stroy our building and inflict all kinds
of cruelties on myself. Yesterday two
rode to the home where | was an said
an yman from this neighborhood
would be assaulted when he entered
Hudson. Two of our most reliable cit
iZens have been cruelty beaten. On
Sunday four intoxicated men entered
the home and abused the boys in
charge. Tonight, after dark, | will go
a mile further back, where / can re-
main. These men have been opposed
to the school ever since it started. /
would resign, and may do so soon, but
they are trying to destroy the work to
suit their evil notions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
GEN. GORDON'S FUNERAL
MEMORIAL EXERCISES IN CAPI-
ToL AT ATLANTA.
Religious Services Followed In Presby-
terian Church-Interment In Vault
Near Confederate Monument.

ATLANTA, Ca, January 14.-Wfth all the
homage which the south had paid him in
his life following him to his grave. Gen.
John B. Gordon. soldier, statesman and
citizen. and the south's last great figure In
the civil war. was buried in Oakland Gem
etery today. Nearly every foot Of ground
traversed by the long line of troops and
carriages on it's way from the church to
Oakland cemetery was Of the highest his
tcric interest.
The memorial exercises, which were con-
Quoted in the houseobf representatives at
the state capitol, were attended by thou
sands Governors and distinguished states
men of the south. confederate leaders and
veterans who fought through the war be-
tween the states. gave their eulogies to
was fired during the day, and courts and
schools were closed and many of the bust-
ness places suspended business during the
funeral. The memorial exercises were pre-
sided over by Gov. Terrell.
List of Speakers.
Among the speakers who paid tribute to
Gen. Gordon were: Gen. Stephen D. Lee,
commander-in-chief U. C. ": Gen. Clement
A. Evans. commander Of the Department
Of the Tennessee. q. c. "; Judge Thomas
G. Jones of the United States district court
Hayward Of South Carolina. Gov. w. 8. Jen-
nings of Florida, Judge George Christian
OF Virginia, Gen. Bennett H. Young OF
Kentucky and John Temple Graves OF
Georgia.
Following the memorial exercises, which
were concluded at roon, the body was car
ried across the street to the Central Pres
byterian Church, where the religious serv
ices were conducted. They were of the
simplest order.
During the funeral the different organiza-
tions of military. veterans and civic bodies
were formed outside the church. Five
thousand men were in lne the procession
consisting of the 10Th United States Regt-
ment, the ID and 9TH Regiments, Georgia
State Guard, a detachment of the Florida
militia, three troops Of cavalry and detach-
ments of the different posts of United Con-
federate Veterans and Sons Of Confederate
Veterans. long line Of carriages followed
the procession. The services at the ceme-
terry were simple, consisting of a salute of
guns by companies and the sounding of
"taps." The casket was placed in a vault
near the confederate monument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
THE DOMINICAN TROUBLES.
Importers Protest to State Department
Against the Blockade.

The State Department is in receipt OF
some very energetic protests from large
importing houses In New York against the
action of the provisional government or
governments in San Domingo which inter-
fere with legitimate trade by alleged block
ades Acting Secretary Loomis has receiv-
ed several of these, the general tenor of
when the sugar crop is about to be mar
keted, the recognition of these blockades
would have a most pernicious influence on
American interests, as most of the sugar is
marketed here. 1t is further declared that
every port in San Domingo except the cap
ital, is in the possession of Jiminez, and
that If the State Department will direct
Minister Powell to extend recognition to
Gen. Jininez a speedy termination will be
put to the suicidal strife now going on in
the Dominican republic.
The department has come to no deter
mination as to the recognition of any OF
the parties in San Domingo. The last ad-
vice is that there are no less than two pro-
visonal governments and one revolutionary
government In full sway at this moment
Therefore 1t is disposed to continue to trust
to the discretion of Minister Powell.
As further protection to American In
terests, the cruiser Columbia of the train
ing squadron. according to Navy Depart
ment advices today, has left Guantanamo
for Santo Domingo city, thus increasing
the United States naval representation in
those waters to three ships, the other ves-
sells being the Detroit and Newport 1t IL
proba BILE. however, that the Newport will
be transferred to duty In Haitian waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
ON BEST POSSIBLE SITE,
The Presidents Desire Regarding the
Statue of Frederick the Great


At the recent conference, on the Presi-
dents invitation, of the President and
Baron Sternburg, the German ambassador,
regarding the arrangements for the erection
of the statue Of Frederick the Great at
Washington barracks the President In
cided the statue should have the most
prominent and best-adapted site on the
reservation. It will stand on the esplanade
near the entrance to the Army War Col
lege.
The plans for the War College are to be
executed on a more elaborate scale than
had first been intended. This will necessi-
tate an additional appropriation, and 1t Is
estimated that the work Of construction
will not have sufficiently progressed to per-
NIT Of the erection Of the statue before the
late summer.
son here does not open until the fall the
suggestion was made that the Washington
government would be pleased to have the
Berlin authorities name a date in the fall
for the formal unveiling of the statue. The
ambassador has communicated this sug-
gestion to Berlin and is awaiting a reply.
AS soon as a date is set preparations will
commence for the unveiling of the statue
with suitable ceremonies
1t has been suggested that some date as
ISOLATED with the life of Frederick the
Great be named for the unveiling of the
| statue. No announcement has yet been
his personal representative on that occa-
sion, but 1t Is not improbable that the
crown prince will be selected for this mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
DELEGATION IN DOUBT.
President Roosevelt May Have to
Fight for Hoosier Support.

Indications are accommodating that Presi-
dent Roosevelt will have to fight for the
Indiana delegation to the republican ma
uonal convention If he wants the delegation
pledged to him. 1t is positively declared by
prominent Indiana republicans In Congress
that at best only portion of the delegation
will go to the convention Instructed for
Roosevelt. 1t is said to be possible that the
majority of the delegation will be free from
instructions and authorized to vote for can
didates as circumstances may require.
This alleged condition of affairs in In
diana republican politics is said to be due
to the growing belief in that state that
when the national convention meets pres
sure may be so strong for the consideration
OF some other name than President RooSe-
welt that other distinguished republicans
may be compelled to allow themselves to
be considered in the presidential equation.
In such contingency it Is sad that many
Indiana republicans think the delegation
should be foot loose to act as it deems best.
Republicans who talked that way today
in each instance added that their present
belief was that in, existing circumstances
the party must win or lose with Roosevelt.
and that no oneselse would have following
1t was also explained by these republicans
that thus far there is no expression of opin-
ion by President Roosevelt's immediate
srnetfn the In Rasaa to insist ,ss upon in
paign is being carried on D6inst the propo-
sitfon of instructing. The. question will
come UP next month when the congress
s1onal district conventions are held. The
PRESIDENTS friends may or may not deter
mine TO insist upon instruction Of delegates
chosen to srepresent the districts in the
national convention. Somee of his friends
counsel going into the fight with vigor and
demanding instruction, while others see
danger in contest of that Kind
The best judgment of Indiana republicans
In Washington is that the district conven-
tons will fndorse the administration of
President Roosevelt without advocating the
nomination of any particular man for the
presidency.