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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-01
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-01

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-01

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
WERE SECURING AT WINSTON.
State School Examiners Have Sur
prise During Their Visitation.

State Superintendent ]. Y. Joyner is
back from Il tour of investigation of some
of the colorcd Normal Schools
With him were Prof. NJ c. S. Noble,
Chapel Hill; Prof. J. I. Foust, Green's
boro, and Dr. T. L. Stevens, Raleigh, the
other members of the State Board OF
School Examiners. They visited the
schools at Elizabeth City, Fayetteville
and Winston. Later they viii make re-
port
Prof. Joyner's remarks would indicate
that he was pleased with the investiga-
ton of the schools at Elizabeth City and
Fayetteville, but he says he saw nothing
of the work done at Winston, and thereby
hangs a tale.
1--WE surprised them and they surprised
us he said in telling of the visit of the
Board there. I'VE found spring cleaning
going on. The students were all at work
cleaning windows, securing, and at work
in the garden and walks. We saw no
school work done. as it was a holiday
piece of work going on
Another visit to Winston will be made
by some members of the board and the
school at Franklinton will also be in
speCted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Out of the Cut Dashed
Lightning Express.
THE MOTHER KILLED
Mrs. McCrary Probably Never Knew
What Struck Her. Her Daughter.
Soon TO be Wed, Seriously
Injured. She is Conveyed
to Hospital.
to a Hospital.
Especial TO ews and Observer.j

Salisbury, N c., March 12.-At Lin
wood. about fifteen miles north of here.
az AS p. m, Mrs. r. McCrary and
daughter Miss Lillian, of " n-Salem.
while out driving. attempted to cross
the railroad and were struck by the South
ern southbound fast mail No. 81, which
was an hour late and was running at the
rate OF about sixty-five miles an hour
Mrs. McCrary was killed instantly, her
body being mangled beyond recognition
Miss McCrarys injuries are considered
serious but are not fatal She was
brought to the Salisbury hospital by a
special train and was unconscious when
the train arrived here.
The scene where the awful accident oc-
Cured is in a deep cut. and the engIn-
eer of the fast mail did not see the APP
preaching vehicle until it was right on
the tracks. He Immediately reversed the
engine but too late to avoid the crash
which followed.
Miss McRary is most lovable young wo-
man and is quite popular In ",nston-
Salem, and Lexington where - was Wis
ltng. 1t is learned that she was to have
been married next month
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
PRIZE TO OSTRICH
Eastern Colt Wins Cres-
@
cent City Derby. Rider
Made Happy.
CBy the Associated Press.)

New Orleans. March 12.-The eastern
colt Ostrich landed the prize of the sea-
son today in the $4,000 Crescent City
Derby The eastern colts only rival in
the betting was Captain Browns Auditor,
6 TO .. being laid against the former and
: to against the latter. There was a
brief delay at the post, and when the
barrier went up Conkhng took his first
and last look at the front. Helgesen
took Auditor 10 the front in the first
furlong. Ostrich following closely, and
from that point on. it was two horse
race. Auditor opened up gap which
Ostrich only succeeded in closing as they
rounded the stretch turn and headed for
the wire 1t was a drive all through the
stretch at the eud. District. well ridden
out had a scant length TO the best of
it, Auditor beating Conkling trhee lengths
for the place.
Mr.. Richards, who witnessed his colts
victory presented Jockey Fuller with ST.,
coo. He also gave $500 to be distributed
among the stable hands. and a substan.
tial present to the trainer, Frank Light
foe.
Fourth, mile and an eighth-The Ches-
cent City Derby. Ostrich 6 to 5 won;
Auditor to second; Conkling 10 TO l,
third. Time. :52 1-5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Another Report of the Bombardment.
lBy the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin, March 12.-The first credible
reports OF the effect of the bombardment
of Port Arthur from midnight on Wednes-
day to past noon Thursday say that the
japanese fire, which was Indifferent in
previous attacks, showed marvellous ac-
curacy. The fire came from the direction
of Pigeon Bay, where the Russians re-
ported sighting double the previous num-
Der of Japanese vessels land it is sup
posed that transports of various kinds ac-
company the fleet II is reported that
the Retvizan. which, it is understood,
was inside the entrance of the harbor, was
struck severa times and that there were
fatalities among the crew. 1t is also said
that the Golden Hill forts were badly
damaged and that there were anany cas-
ualties among the remaining non-combat-
tants in the new town, which suffered
most. One building in the rear of the
wa rbureau was destroyed and elsewhere
a she'll annihilated an entire family.
The Russians are suppressing the cir
eulation Of foreign newspapers, and any
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Probably Will Succeed
Miss Darby.
STIRRED BY HEARST
The Movement Alarms Many Conserv-
alive Men in Congress. As Be-
tween Cleveland and Hearst
Editor Glass Would Go
A.Fisting.
Especial to News and Observer

NNk'StAdl 10 news ana 0nSVINRls1
Washington, u. c., March ie.-The
President today sent to the Senate the
nomination of Thomas t. Wallace to be
postmaster at Wilmington, and as no no.
tiee had been given that charges would
be filed against him, 1t is believed that
the nomination would be promptly con
tirmed, ending long fight over the place.
Il viii be recalled that an attempt was
made TO have Miss Darby, the postmaster,
removed, and Mrs. Russell. the wife OF
Ex-Governor Russell, appointed in her
place. This would have been successful
but for charges made by Miss Darby
against EX-GOVERNOR Russell The Presl-
dent then declined to agree to the pro-
gramme of the state Republican manag-
ers This required a fresh recommended
ton As Wallace has the support OF his
party organization, he will probably sue
iced Miss Darby, who is stln striving to-
retain her place but without strong po-
liticnl backing.
The growth and strength of the Hearst
movement is alarming many of the con.
sentative Democrats IN Congress. The
capture of Rhode island by his friends
and the prospects of his carrying u mum
Ter of Southern and Western Statesi has
aroused much comment on the possibility
of his nomination. The Bryan element.
on rather those who are SO classed. are
saying little beyond declaring that they
do not believe Bryan is for Hearst rs
alleged in certain Republican newspapers.
The other faction of the party sco1 at
the idea of any such possibility as
Hearsts nomination and many OF them
declare they would not vote for him 81
nominated One OF these is Congressman
Glass. who Is editor OF the Lynchburg, Va.
News
II would neither vote for Hearst nor
support him in my paper he said today.
Would the News comu out for RooSe
welt them" asked Mr.. VIII Kitchin.
No. retoIted Mr. Glass. "tI would
so q-flshin"
Mr.. Glenn, who was In Washington
today said his advocacy of a primary 10
select guhernatorial and other candidates
IN North Carolina for the coming election
was not based on the fact that there was
discomfort IN the State because Of tenn.
perance legislation and decisions growing
out OF It, but simply because he believed
ii a fair method OF choosing candidates
and the one that the people of the state
favored.
1T has been stated" continued Mr.
Glenn. that ! have been declaring that
the politicians OF the State were against
me. This is untrue. / have many friends.
| believe, among those who are IN close
touch with the party machinery that
are and loRg have been IN active politics
IL Is not, therefore. that | fear the polti.
clans that favor a primary
Mr.. Glenn favors a convention the lat.
ter part OF May. That he says, will be
most convenient for him. and he under.
stands that Il suits some OF the other can
ddates. Mr.. Glenn will not attend the
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Removing Americans from Danger.
(By Lac Associated Pres,

Seoul Friday, March 1.-THE L. s. S.
Cincinnati will leave Chemulpo tomorrow
for Chinnap1po to bring away the women
and children from the American COM
pany's mines at Unsan. The families OF
American missionaries south OF the Yalu
are not considered to be in any danger.
but every precaution Is being taken for
their safety. \ messenger from the mines
at Unsan who left Chinnampo on Wednes-
day last says that everything Is quiet in
that vicinity. Only a few accommodating
parties of Cossaeks are seen north of that
point and there are probably only few
hundred Russians in all south of the
Yalu There Is little prospect for any
serious conflict in this quarter within the
next six weeks. Thus far there has been
no trouble at the mines and there is lit
tie likelihood they viii be interfered With,
both sides having been given every assur
ance in that respect. The only possible
danger is from struggling narties of pill
layers. but from these the miners are in
a position 10 protect themselves. having
on hand three Colt guns and an ample
supply OF rifles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

their old practice, He said this was evj.
dent from the new crops OF children"
irom polygamoUs families. which con
tinGed TO spring up.
In the Grass examination Mr.. Van oct
brought out a great deal al testimony re
gardlng church influence for the election
Of Reed Smoot for the Senate and .fudce
Hiles stated positively:
Mr.. Smoot could not have been elected
to the United States Senate IL his can.
dldaey had not been approved by the Nor
mon church
do you mean that ii Mr., Smoot had
been a lay member of the church that he
would not have been elected, or that ii
he had been an apostle and had not the
endorsement of his quorum he could not
have been elected?
Mr.. Smoot could not have been elected
without being an apostle and without the
consent of the church
Mr.. VanCott asked the witness how he
accounted, in view of the testimony he
had given. for the Mormons sending non
Mormons to the Senate.
How about Joseph L. Rawlins?" h,
asked He is not Mormon.
Joseph L, Rawlins? oh, yes, he is 4
Mormon"
What! Rawlins n Mormon"
He was born into the church of Nor
mon parentage."
But surely you do not mean to SAY
that because man is born of Mormon
parentase he is always a Mormon?"
Pretty close 10 ii.
The witness said his basis for this he
lief that polygamy was more fragrant since
Utah was admitted as a State was that
more polygamous children were being
born. Senator Hopkins asked a number
of questions to find out if Judge HileS
knew whether there had been any polyg
amous marriages since the manifesto and
said he did not. Witness said he believed
that such marriages had taken place
Mr.. Tayler stated that they had a great
deal of evidence to offer that plural mar.
riages had taken place since the mani.
festo
There being no other witnesses to OK.
amino, the committee adjourned subject
to the call of the chairman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Several People in the
New Town Killed.
ONE NARROW ESCAPE
General StoesseI.. the Russian CON-
mander, Peppered by the SpIin-
tiers of a She'll. Marvellous
Accuracy OF the Iapa-
neSe Gunners.
nese Gunners.
CBy the Associated Pics. }


Port Arthur, Friday, March 11.-Last
night passed without incident. The Japa-
nesc squadron, which disappeared after
Thursdays bombardment and naval fight,
has not returned. The Russian squadron
Proceeded TO sea this morning and re-
turned this afternoon. II Is understood
that no Japanese ships were sighted.
Although during the bombardment a
number o. shells from the Japanese ships
burst in the streets of the town, the
damage to the buildings Was compara-
lively slight.
The new town sustained the greatest
damage. a shell burst q few yards from
the house of NJ. Sidorski, a lawyer, whose
wife is daughter of Colonel Baron
Frank NJ. Sidorski. and his daughter were
killed on the spot, the latter's head be-
ing blown Off
Nine Sidorski was injured Ly frag-
ments of the shell and girl named Vale
ritch was wounded and died soon after
wards in a hospital
Chinaman was killed and several
Cinnamon were wounded General StoeS-
sci, the commander of the Russian troops
at Port Arthur and his taft, while watch
ing the bombardment from a battery,
WEIR peppered by splinters fro ma she'll,
but sustained no injuries.
On Golden i'll, Lieutenant Wachtin and
one soldier were wounded.
Two sentries on Electric Cliff were
wounded.
\ Japanese iron clad was struck by a
Russian shell and slowly withdrew.
The bombardment, which was severe,
only, ceased at 12:45 in the afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Courtesies Shown Minister Allen
(By the Associated Press


Seoul, Saturday, Marcn 12.-Detach-
ments of Korean solalers marching up
and down the main streets in the neigh
borhood OF the palace at all hours of the
day and evening give an air. of martial
activity 10 this city. But few japanese
soldiers remain here. All have gone north
and the foreign legations continue to be
guarded by marines. The American Legal
ton has thirty five men on duty in the
grounds and Others are quartered at Am
erican business houses for the sake of
better accommodations. Foreigners, how
ever. feel perfectly safe. although there
is mere real business activity at Chemul-
DO.
The japanese authorities treat foreign
ers veTyscourteously just given
American Minister Allen permission to
so to the front with passage on a lans-
port to Chinnampo, where he is expected
to arrive today
War preparations continue here meth
odically, while about so 600 Koreans pur-
sue their normal every day life free fron
excitement The funeral of the late En-
press Dowager will take place on Mon
day next.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
The investigating Committee.
(By the Associated Press.l

Washington, March 12.-When the
House met today Speaker Cannon an
nounced the special committee provides
for in the Mccall resolution adopted by
the House yesterday to investigate "the
indictment report from the Postoffice
Department as follows:
Mccall. Rep., Mass), Chairman; Rep
resentatives Hit, CRep.. ll): Burton,
(Rep.. Ohio Metcalf (Rep. California;;
McDermott Oem.. N. j.; Bartlett. iDem.,
Ca). ana Richardson, CDem., Ala)
A bill was passed to authorize the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company TO
bridge the Tug Fork of Big Sandy River
where the same forms the boundary line
between West Virginia and Kentucky and
West Virginia.
After passing 264 pension bills the House
adjourned until Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Strike of Operators.
CBy the Associated Press1

Roanoke, Va, March 12.--As the result
of a strike of the telegraph operators who
have been handling express matter at the
small towns along the lines of the Nor
folk and Western Railway 325 Southern
Express offices were closed at noon to-
day. The express officials refused to
grant the demands of the operators for in
creased commissions and the Order of
Railway photographers ordered the strike
1t is said that independent express offices
viii be opened at many OF the towns af-
fected by the strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
War Loan Takes Witha Whoop.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic, March 12.-Practically complete
figures, with Formosa and some districts
of Japan missing, shcf that the first is
sue of 10O,e0O,O00 yen of exchequer war
bonds has been subscribed four and one
half times. The subscriptions recorded
ny the Bank of Japan amounts 10 450,-
000 900 yen. This proves the correctness
of the preliminary estimate that the gov
eminent would bc able to raise 5OO,0O0,Oo0
yen for war opposes from domestic
sources.
The Cabir It and Elder Statesmen con-
fcrred 70. four hours today. They dis
cIased the financial situation and the
war tax measures TO he submitted to
the special session of the Diet and de-
cided to realize $25, 100000 by postponing
the government undertakings and SS5.-
coo 0O0 by a war tax. II Is understood
that a plan extending the government
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
COL. Balm BEGINS INSPECTION
DR.. Robert Edward Zachary, Promi-
nent Young Physician Dead.
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Wilmington, n. c.. March 12.-Col. T.
H. Balm, Inspector general of the North
Carolina National Guard, will be joined
here Tuesday by Capt. R. E Callan, u S.
A., of Fort Caswell. and together they will
begin with the local companies the an
nual inspection of the three regiments of
the State.
DR.. Robert Edgar Zachary a prominent
young physician of Wilmington and for
several years superintendent of the old
city hospital. died here at o'clock this
evening from complications following an
operation Wednesday for acute appendi-
citis He was q native of Pennsylvania
county, and graduated with honor at the
University Medical School. His brother
n-law, f. p. Mari, of Charlotte, was
with the young physician Whine he died
TIE remains will be sent to Dr. Zachary
former home for interment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Told to Vote for Teddy.
BY the Associated Press.l

Gainesville, Ca, March 12.-Judge H
Z. Tate of Lumkin county, and Colonel
Spencer, Pickens county, were today
chosen as delegates to the National Re-
publican Convention to represent the
Ninth Congressional District Walter Fl
johnson, j. W. Lyons, Harry Stillwell
edwards and H. l.. Johnson were en-
dtorsed as delegates from the State at
large j. w. Lyons was endorsed as
georgia member of the National Com.
mlttee. President Roosevelt's admins.
tiaton was endorsed. and delegates from
the Ninth instructed to vote for him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Confirmed by the Senate.
(By the Associated Press.l

I y
Washington, March 12.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
II. Smith Woolley, assayer OF the Uni
ted States Assay Office at Boise City,
Idaho
Postmasters:
North Carolina-Richard M Norment,
Lumherton.
South Carolina-Lawrenc o. Harper,
HoneaDath.
Captain George A. Converse, to be chief
of the Bureau of Ordnance in the Depart
ment of the Navy. with the rank of rear
admiral; Captain Henry N. Manney. to
be chief of the Bureau of Equipment in
the Department of the Navy. with the
rank of rear admiral.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Hartman, the Merchant Dead. 81
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, March 12.-Oliver Hartman
formerly and for many years one of the
best known dry goods merchants in this
city, and prominent in its financial and
social life. died today at Mount Kisco,
after a lingering illness, aged IS years.
He was one of the founders of the firm Of
Low. Hartman and Company One of the
children is Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt. Z. H.
Hartman, president of the Union Pacific
Railway Company. is his nephew.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Red Springs All Right.

DR.. B. w. Kilgore, the State Chemist,
who * inst hack from a visit to the Red
Springs test farm says the farm Is IN e1-
ccllent condition, considering the bad
We ather which has been a great setback
10 the operations on the farm, and made
tile crops behind. The delay, however,
he's not caused any damage or loss to a
large extent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Post Offices Advances.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, March 12.-There will be
forty:n:ne fourth class postoffices adj
vanced to the presidential class April /.
They included:
Nirginia-Dayton.
Florida-Dunnellton and Milton.
South Carolina-Easley and Westmin.
ster.
labama--Piedmont
Louisiana-Bastrap and WINFIELD
ississippi-Batesville
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13

tobacco monopoly so as 10 include manu-
featured tobacco and the creation of a
salt monopoly was considered. Russia's
extensive military program makes an ex-
tension OF Japan's financial program i'm
perativs so the monopoly measures posi-
bly, may be submitted 10 the special ses-
sion OF the Diet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Roosevelt's Appointees.


- viz <AooUIIdLtu TIess.J
Washington, March 12-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Assistant Attorney Gcneral-Charles II
Robb Vermont
Postmasters:
Automatically r. Lawrence Living
ston
North Carolina-Thomas E. Wallace
Wilmington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
For Public Building OF Fernandina.
CBy the Assoclated Press)

washington. March 12,-The Senate to-
day passed the bill for the erection OF a
public building at Fernandina, Fla, also
the bill for the payment of $215,S20 to the
Citizens Bank of Louisiana, on account
of claim found due by the Court OF
Claims
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
For Notifications.
(px the Associated Pressl

tBy the Associated Press)
Washington, March 2.-Representative
Maynard, of Virginia, today introduced
bill authorizing the Secretary of War
10 acquire by condemnation proceedings
1850 acres OF land on Cape Henry. Va,
for the purpose of fertilization and coast
defense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Asked to Visit Jamestown.
NRv the Associated Press.l

CIV the Associated PreSs.)
Washington, March 12.-The Senate to-
day received an official invitation from the
authorities of the proposed exposition at
jamestown, Va, to visit that place on
the 18th instant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
Tillman Still Improves.
(By dc Associated Press ]

Washington, March 12-The condition
OF Senator Tillmans throat, on which
an operation was performed several DAYS
aga, TO relieve an abscess, is reported 70
be better today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-13
School Licks University.
CBv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PressJ
Charlottesville, Va, March 12.-The Uni
yersity Of Virginia baseball team was
defeated today by a preparatory school
team. Score: to 0, Virginia getting no
hits