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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
He IS RA|LROADED
To HIS SENTENCE
Roanoke FieLd Hangs
March Eighteenth.
STORY OF HIS CRIME
Roanoke's Court House Hedged With
Steel and its Streets Horrent
With the Glitter of Eight
Hundred Bayonets. Jury
Out Five Minutes.
(By the Associated Press.)

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 16.-Henry Will
liams a burly negro, who at noon on jan
uary 30th, last, entered the home OF
George ]. Shields, a we'll known business
man, and outraged Mrs. Shields and then
murdererously assaulted her and her
three -year-old daughter with hatchet,
razor and a pocket knife and left them
for dead, today was sentenced by Judge
Woods in the Corporation Court to be
hanged March 18, next.
After hacking and fracturing the skulls
of his victims with a hatchet. Williams
cut Mrs Shields throat from ear to ear
with a razor and locked her in clothes
closet. He escaped to the coal fields,
where he was captured last "Wednesday.
A reward of 81, 200 had been offered for his
capture. He confessed to the crime and
on Friday was rushed across the State of
Virginia on a special train to Richmond
for safe-keeping.
Yesterday special grand jury indicted
him for felonious assault and robbery
He was brought here today on special
train, accompanied by 500 Richmond sol
diers and another special train bearing
800 soldiers preceded that which bore
Williams. He was hurried to the court
| house under the protection of eighteen
companies of State militia and was tried
on the charge of felonious assault which
is hanging crime in this State.
Beside a military guard, the court Off
GERS, the witnesses, the jury and repre-
sentatives of the press no one was adj
mited to the court room. The streets for
several blocks around the Jail were filled
with soldiers, who prevented any ap-
proach to the court house building. The
prisoner, who already had made several
confessions, pleaded mot guilty" but
made no defense.
The bloody hatchet filled with hair
from the heads of Williams victims, and
the bloody razor were introduced in evil
dence by the Commonwealth. To save
Mrs. Shields humiliation she was not
brought into court and the details OF the
crime were not rehearsed.
The jury was out five minutes and
within another five minutes Judge
Woods had passed the death sentence on
the negro and ordered that he be removed
at once to Lynchburg for safekeeping
until the day set for his execution, when
he will be brought here and hanged.
Williams when asked what he had to
say told the court that he was not salts
fed with the sentence and begged to be
sent further away than Lynchburg. Dur
ing the trial Williams appeared totally
Indifferent and after being sentenced
asked for his dinner.
Before hearing the verdict of the jury,
Judge Woods cautioned those present
not to make any demonstrations and this
order was obeyed
The Roanoke militia remained under
arms for week after the crime and sew
eral negroes have been run out of town
for incendiary talk bearing on the case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
NOT TO FEDERAL COURT.
Decision Against the Southern. Ap-
peal to Supreme Court.
Especial to News and observer.)

Greensboro n. c., Feb. 16-In the Su-
perior Court here this evening Judge
Cooke refused the petition of the South
ern Railroad for the removal of the case
OF the Greensboro Ice and Coal Company
to the Federal Court on the ground that
the proper time to have filed the petition
was before the Corporation Commission,
when the railroad appealed to the Superior
Court. Counsel for the Southern took an
appeal to the Supreme Court and pending
the settlement of this point. Judge Cooke
declined to force the railroad into trial
of the case on its merits despite strenuous
efforts of counsel for the plaintiff
In the Federal Court this evening the
sheriff of Stokes County, who had been
ordered here by Judge Boyd to show cause
why he should not be ttched for con-
Tempt for selling property in the hnds
Of trustee of the Pilot Mountain Furnl-
ture Company for State and county taxes,
appeared The officer ''purged" himself
by showing that he had no intention of
interfering with Federal Court jurisdiction,
and the property<held by him was turned
over again to the trustee in bankruptcy
and all was forgiven.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
BRYAN TO SPEAK THERE.
State Normal Literary Societies Will
Hear Him at Greensboro.
(special to News and Observer

Greensboro, N. c., Feb. 16.--It has just
been announced by Prof. j. l. Foust. OF
the State Normal and Industrial College,
that the two literary societies of the col
lege, the Adelppian and Cornelian have
extended an invitation to Hon. WILLIAM ].
Bryan to deliver an address on Saturday
night, February goth, and that he has
accepted the invitation. The opera house
has been secured and Colonel Bryan will
arrive with Mrs. Bryan and his daughter
on the noon train from Atlanta, Saturday.
They will stop at the Benbow Hotel, and
will spend Sunday here, leaving for Raj
eigh on the early Monday morning train.
He will have a cordial reception here and
a packed house
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Williams Not Guilty.
Especial to News and obsorv2r.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, N. c.. Feb. 16.-All day Satur
day and most of yesterday. the case of
State VS.. Hurley Williams, (colored} :.
claimed the attention of the Superior
Court Williams was charged with tbs
killing of Parker Barham, also colored.
This affair took place three weeks ago
and at the nvestgation of the coroner
Jury Williams was exonerated. as 1t was
shown that he acted on the defensive
and the act was committed plainly III
self-defense. Since that time. however,
additional evidence was forthcoming and
by very efficient work OF our able solici-
tor. c. C. Daniel. Williams was indicted
before the grand jury.
Very able arguments were made yes
terday by Mr.. Jno. E. Woodard Tor the
defense and solicitor Daniel for the
=, osecution. The case went to the jury
o. four o'clock yesterday. Today the jury
BIZ ought in a verdict of not guilty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Hanna's Estate Worth $8,0OO,OOO.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cleveland, O., Feb. 16.-The value of
the estate left by the late Senator Hanna
is estimated at from seven to eight mil
lions of dollars. 1t is stated that he
owned at least Is per cent. of the stock
of the Cleveland Electric Railway, capi-
ta.ized at $23, 100000. In addition to be
ing largely interested in vessel and iron
mining properties, he was a director of
the Union National Bank, Guardian Trust
Company, the Peoples Savings and Loan
Company of this city, the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railway. He was a large stock
holder in the American Shipbuilding Com
pany, and the Pittsburg Coal Company.
He owner the Euclid Opera House in this
city
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
The Black Greek Saloons Case.
lsnecial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilson, N c., Feb. 16.-The action of
the County Commissioners in revoking
the licenses of the saloon men at Black
Creek has not met with the approval OF
the court, to whom an appeal was taken
by Mr. l.. A. Barnes, who conducted bus
mess at that place. Judge Moore ordered
the commissioners to show cause for the
revoking of the licenses. This body met
yesterday and it is understood they have
in turn decided to take an appeal to the
Supreme Court to test the legality of
their action. The township of Black
Creek had an election some months ago
under the Watts Bill, and the vote was
in favor of licensing the sale of liquors,
the County Commissioners was not up
held.
Theer remains only ono other case of
any importance on the criminal docket.
that of George Morgan, for running a
gambling house. Morgan is now serving
term of four months on the county
roads for a similar offense. He was also
found guilty at Raleigh about two months
ago before the United States Court for
gambling and managed to get of by the
payment of several thousand dollars
George is the brother of Lawrence Nor
gan, who jumped his bail bond in the
Percy Jones ease, and for whom the
county authorities are now offering a re
ward for his apprehension.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Missionaries Safe in Korea.
(By the Associated Press. }

10Y IHt lKSSUVId =
New York, Feb. 16.-A cable message
from Seoul, Korea, reached the office OF
the missionary society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in this city today, an
nouncing the safety of all Methodist
missionaries in Korea, and the safe ar
rival from Shanghai of Bishop David H.
Moore.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 16.-A cablegram
was received today by the Foreign Mis-
sion Board of the Southern Presbyterian
Church, announcing the safety of the
missionaries in Korea. The message is
from Secretary Bull and is dated at Kun
sa There are seventeen missionaries in
the Korean field and the cablegram says
they are undisturbed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
To Reorganize the Commands.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Chwang, Feb. 16.-Viceroy Alex
Jeff left Port Arthur today, proceeding to
Harbin with General Plug, the chief of
staff. and the general staff.
1t is said that the Russian army and
navy commands will be re-organized and
that General Kerpatski will command the
Yalu division, which is expected to be
attacked by the Japanese forces.
Atrocities are daily perpetrated on for
eigners and natives, both by the organ
lied police and incoming troops, which
makes it impossible for the civil admins
traitor of New Chwang to control the
situation. IL is feared that reign of ter
ror will be precipitated if the neutral
powers remain inactive. A captain of po-
lice, with ten soldiers, without any prov
ocation, destroyed the contents of a ho-
tel owned by German, where three Jap
anese had registered under the protec-
tion of the civil administrator. These
Japanese were bound, stabbed and robbed
OF money and jewelry. They were res
cued with difficulty by United States
Consul Miller, together with three wo-
men refugees, all of whom the civil adj
minstrator had assured Mr. Miller would
be protected.
The administration admits the gravity
OF the situation, but declares that Vice
roy Alexieff alone can remedy it. 1t is
believed here. however, that the mainten-
ance OF order at this treaty port and the
prevention of these violations of inter
national rights can be insured only by
an instant international proclamatiolt,
supported by an armed force
Mines have been constructed and prep
arations made for depositing them at the
mouth of the river here, where the forts
have been occupied by field battery of
artillery and guns from the Russian gun
bwt Sivoulich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Brand New Fighters Arrive.
(By the Associated Press

Rome, Feb. 16.-The Japanese Minister
here. NJ. Ohyma. today received cable
dispatch informing him that the Japanese
warships Nisshin and Kasuga, which ar
rived at Yokosuka, Japan, today reached
their destination in perfect condition. The
dispatch adds that the war feeling among
the officers and crews of the two ships
was very high throughout the journey,
and that the work of completing their
preparation for active service was con-
tinued at sea, so that they will be able
to take part in the hostilities almost i'm
mediately
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
An Assault Case. Struck hy Train.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboor, N. c., Feb. 16.-Edward
Day, colored, was placed in Jail here to-
night under warrant for criminal assault
on the twelve-year-old-da daughter OF his
brothers wife, residing one mile from
town. A physician has gone out to report
on the condition Of the child, which is
said to be serious.
Nicholas Bridgers, a white man from
Chatham county, who was heer today
trading, was struck by a freight engine
enar McLanesviIle tonight and his skull
fractured. He was brought here to the
hospital, but mis- life is despaired Of
Bridgers had a valise and a quart OF
whiskey by his side. While here he said
he was going to Siler City but must
have wandered on the wrong road, as he
wa sseven miles on the road to Raleigh
when struck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
All Hail Rex.
lBv the Associated Press.l

I 10y
New Orleans, Feb 16-Wlth pageant
of surprising splendor and the balls OF
Rex and Comus, the Mardi Gras cardinal
celebration closed tonight. Rex enter
tained a multitude of bis subjects in Wash
Ington Artillery Hall, in his brilliantly
Illuminated throne room for his queen,
Miss Jennie Halliday. Comus reached
back to Babylon the mother of all beauty,
for his subject and gave a gorgeous NOV
ing picture of the Epic of Izdukar IN
twenty cars. which traversed the principal
streets of the city. The ball of the Comus
Krews at the French Opera was the cul-
minating social event fthe season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
(By the Associated Press.)

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the of the Tagliche
Rundzchau says that six hundred Rus
sian soldiers have been frozen to death
while marching across Lake Baikal, East
ern Siberia The correspondent adds that
the temporary railroad across the lake is
not yet completed and that a large de-
tachment OF troops was sent on twenty
two mile march over ice-covered lake
and that it is presumed part of these
troops lost their way in snow storm
and per'shed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Powell Seeks Bail.

1t was learned yesterday that an effort
was being made to secure bail tor }. b.
Powell. of the Jones & Powell fraud
business through a security company.
This has not yet been done, and 1T is
daubhtful, at this stage of the game,
whether or not any bail Will be accepted
in the case.
New goods drift in every day or so
for the alleged firm and the parties
shipping are notified of the status OF al
fairs, so they can reclaim their goods.
The government says that its case against
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Blowing Up of the Boyarin Confirmed.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 16.-The report cir
ctilated here today that the Russian cruis
er Boyarin was blown up last Saturday
aud that all her officers and crew, 197 in
number. were lost, is confirmed from a
private source
Admiral Wirenius has been instructed
to hold the Russian squadron, consisting
Of the battleship Oslabya and he cruisers
Aurora and Dmitry Donskoi, and num-
Der of torpedo boat destroyers at Jibutil,
French Somiland, until further orders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Norh @apou6ma Daily Fapeps @6peua60m

Ion was notified and Immediately reversed
his engines. No trace of the body could
be found.
Mr. Sears was ill and had started Tor
home. In his room was found an open
Bible, valise, trunk, ETC. He had been
acting strangely and very much depress-
ed, probably on account of his illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

lie funeral at the capitol provide that
the Senate shall meet at II o'clock noon
tomorrow, that the body shall be placed
in the Senate Chamber and that the
President and cabinet, the Justices OF the
Supreme Court, the House of Representa-
tives, the Diplomatic Corps and the heads
of the army and navy shall occupy seats
on the floor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Sent Up for Fifteen Years.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, \. c., Feb. 16-Burt Finger,
cc!ored, who was tried today in Rowan
Superior Court fer a murderous assault
unon Conductor J. A. Fowler al Spencer
on December 10Th, was found guilty and
promptly sentenced to fifteen years in tke
State penitentiary. The jury was out
a few minutes and when sentence was
passed Finger confessed his guilt. Fowler
has recovered
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Neqro Sentenced to GaIlows.
(By the Associated Press

IBy InC lANsOCIdLCd GTtrS.J
Roanoke. Va. Feb. 16-A special to the
Times from Tazewell, Va, says:
Henry Woodward, negro, who muir
dered Mine Boss Frank Rabor a young
white man at Pocahontas, last Christmas,
has been tried here before Judge Henson
ana sentenced to be hung on April p.
The iurv was out only few minutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
IN BONDS OF ICE.
Ten Russian Torpedo Boats at vIadi
vostock. Massing Troops on YaIu.
nv the Associated Press.)

Toxic. Feb 16.-The flag OF the RUSSIAN
cruiser Variag, recently sunk off the har-
Dor of Chemulpo, which will be present
ed. to the Emperor as the first trophy OF
war reached Sasebo yesterday on the
cruiser Chicydo, together with the an
cher, a gun and other souvenirs OF the De
stroyed warship. The captains OF the
cruiser Chicydo has been summoned TO
Toxic TO recount personally to the En-
peror the action and experience OF HIM
self and crew He will bring the cap
tured flag with him and personally pre-
sent it to the Emperor.
The German steamer Batavia has just
reached Moji with 1,500 japanese refugees
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
He Chose a Roomy Grave.
CBv the Associated Press )

Miami. Fla. Feb. 1e.-Louis e. Sears,
= rember of the Sears Shoe Company, ia
ruane street. New York, committed sui
eide TODAY by jumping from the steam
shin Martinique. The ship was about
twenty.fiye miles off shore. Captain Dill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Russians Caught in a Trap.
(Bx the Associated Press. }

Seoul, Korea, Feb 16.-The Korean
government has granted Japan the right
to traverse the country
1t is rumored that Japanese warships
have trapped three Russian ships at
Ycngampo. No details regarding the re-
suit of this naval exploit have been re-
ceived
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17

Judge Powell yesterday adjudged as
bankrupt the Dunn Hardware and Furni-
ture Company No referee has been
named yet. Judge Purnells acton was
the result of an application from the
creditors of the company. 1t Is large
concern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Will Japan Teach Her Humanity?
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the ASSOclated PresS.)
Toxic, Feb. 16.-The government Is re-
ceiving additional circumstantial reports
of the alleged cruelty of the Russians to-
ward Japanese refugees from Manchuria.
The Japanese Consul General at Tien Tsn
has just telegraphed the authorities here,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
Grayson College Burned.
(By the Associated Press J

(By the Associated Press)
Dallas, Texas. Feb. 16.-Fire this after
noon destroyed the Grayson College build
ing in this city entailing loss Of 100000,
with only 81, 900 insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-17
HUNDREDS OF
MURDEROUS COLD
Russia's Powerful Ally, the Frost King, Destroys
600 Muscovite Troops Traversing Lake
BaikaI's Waste of lce
THREE SHIPS TRAPPED

A Rumor Comes From Seoul that these
Russian Vessels Have Been Shared
by Japanese Warships atYongampo
at the Mouth of the YaIu. kerpatski
to Command the YaIu Division of
the Russian Army. Stories Of Rus
sian Cruelty to Japanese at New
Chwang. United States Consul Miller
Rescues Three Women. 1t May be
Necessary for the Powers to Inter-
fere.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-19
BETTER EDUCATION
CAUSE OF SUCCESS
Japanese Receives Pamphlet in
Which Reasons for Russian
Defeats Are Given.

Captain oernarus Takayama OF the
Japanese cavalry, who for the last year
has been on detail duty as an attache OF
the japanese Worlds Fair Commission,
will return to Japan tomorrow.
Captain Takayama served in the China
Japanese War and Is considered an au-
thority on the movements OF troops in the
Manchurlan country, in which the land
battles OF the present great struggle be-
tween Japan and Russia are being fought.
He recently received from Japan a
pamphlet containing speech delivered by
Count Sazaki. president of the Shinto Col
lege at Toxic before a convention OF
Shinto divines. The speech was on the
causes of the war, and the reasons for
japanese success. Because OF the en-
fnence OF the speaker it has stirred Japan
as very few utterances have done. Captain
Takayama says
According to Count Sazal1 Japanese
successes are attributable to three causes,
mainly. They are the superior eduCa ton
domestic virtues and individual intelli-
gence OF the japanese people. Count
sazah, in support Of his first reason.
quotes the celebrated saying anent the
F'ranco-Prussian War that its result was
in reality n triumph of German education
e over French education.
He compares the school systems OF
Japan and Russia and cites the percentage
OF illiteracy among the soldiery OF the
two warning nations. The superior edu-
cation Of the japanese, he concludes is
responsible for their greater love OF coun-
try.
Another element Of strength and an in
nuence fostering patriotism, Count Sazaki
says, Is the presence OF strong home ties
In the japanese people. This, in his opin-
ion. has helped as much as anything in
their character to weld them into a stTonf.
national force which puts love of country
enc love of home in the same category
AS direct result of superior education
Count SaZak cites the superior inte!li-
sence of the Japanese soldier as the third
element of strength. This he saws, is
most strongly instanced in the individual
initiative shown in battle by the Japanese
soldiers. which makes every soldier an
entity in a vast army and fits him event
uaIiy Tor leadership in a crisis.
The Count concludes that final fri
umph for japanese arms is almost certain
The one danger in the way of IL is the
possibility of any great financial crisis in
Japan. Even this danger is remote he
declares. because, while the Japarese
Government Is under an enormous ex
,pense 10 wage the war. the whole nation
Is constantly contributing. OF the total
expenditure only three-tenths is expended
OUTSIDE of Japan. The expenditure of tho
other seven-tenths within the country is
certain to obviate any contraction of the
currency. '
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-19
Ba senlent.)
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-12-19
SUPERVISION OF RAILROADS
FAVORED BY D0LLIVER.
however, the Steering Committee
VIII Have Something to Do With
the Proposed Measure,
The Republic Bureau.
f1trNrO T1-t. 49, II


Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Doll;yer
OF Iowa has told his colleagues in the Sem
ate that he will support the President in
his demand for a Government supervision
OF railroad rates. He is on the Interstate
Commerce Committee of the Senate. and
Win Senator Cuilom and the FIVE Demo-
Gratis makes a majority Of the committee
with which rests consideration of the bills
on the subject.
Senator Cullom Is only critical OF the
present movement in so far as # is nut
forward as discovery He was the
author OF the present interstate COM
merce law, and has actively endeayored
several times TO get the powers OF the
commission extended.
The fact Of Delivers conversion does
not mean, however. that bill will be
reported out this session The Steering
Committee always exercises powerful in
huence upon The course pursued bv other
committees on policy measures
Moreover no one bill is yet agreed m
and such important legislation has in II
the probability OF Infinite DISAGREEMENT
even among its friends. on details and con
struction of provisions. Nobody is for
rushing the matter