davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
A Concession by Russia.
(By the Associated Press. }

Paris, Jan. S.-The Associated Press
learns that in the opinion of the French
government there is still chance oil
avoiding conflict between Russia and
Japan, as result of concession made
by Russia in her latest note The. dis
patches which have come TO Paris from
ali quarters today have been most ressi-
mistic, and the hcpefulness of the gov
ernment is in strong contrast with them.
1t appears that Russia's concession re-
lates to the recognition of the preponder
ance Of the interests of Japan III Korea.
This has been the crux of the question
between the two powers up to the present
moment Just how far the concession
goes it is impossible to learn, but the
effect in Toxic, according to the infor-
nation obtained, has been more saclsfac-
tory than the press dispatches show and
it is believed the negotiations Will con-
tinue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
A Disgrace to Memphis.
lBz the Associated Press.l

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. S.-Although twen-
ty-four hours have passed since the close
of the city election. the result still is IN
doubt, a legal contest over several Of
the offices is probable and the latest de-
velopments show that the election was
signalized by the most irregular and riot
Gus scenes in any political contest in
many years In the tenth ward the bal
lot box was stolen, the ballots burned
and two men shot, one seriously, in
room where the votes were being counted.
Gross irregularities are alleged In the
fourth and fifth wards, and cutting scrapes
are reported from all parts of the city.
All kinds of wild rumors are current to-
night, but the more conservative are in
clined to believe that no further violence
need be anticipated, and that the candi-
dates will quietly submit to the result of
the official count next Monday, and
where the situation may seem to require,
resort to seuttlements in the courts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
ISSUE OF BONDS BY
SEABOARD.
Plan for $4,000, 600
Five Per Cents Ap-
proved by Directors.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. S.-The directors of he
Seaboard Air Line at a meeting held here
today, approved the plan to issue $780,
600 of three year collateral trust bonds
The bonds are to bear interest at per
cent. Of the total issue of $4,000, 900, 81
500, 900 are to be for general corporate pIr-
poses the balance to take up and provide
for 81, 500, 900 notes recently issued
Half of the new bonds will be used for
further construction of the Birmingham
extension, current obligations and I'M
provements generally. Holders of vatng
trust certificates now outstanding viii
have the privilege of subscribing to the
extent of ten per cent. par value of the
holdings for $5,000,000 of the bonds at par
and will receive voting trust certificates
for about $4,000 shares of preferred lnd
$4,000 shares of common stock. Underthe
proposed issue each holder of voting tnlst
certificates for every 100 shares will be
entitled to subscribe $1,000 and will re-
ceive a $1,000 bond and voting trust ,er-
tificates for nine shares of preferred md
sixteen shares of common stock. The OF
ing trust certificates will not be deli-er-
able, however, until freed from all lien.
Blair & Company, Thomas F. Ryan ind
7. J. Coolidge, Jr., have organized gn-
dicate to take all of the s., ,000,0 900 bonds
that shall not be subscribed for by The
certificate holders.
The bonds are to be a general mortgage
upon all the property of the company, nd
vii lbe secured by mortgage and oil
lateral trust agreement to the Continental
Trust Company of this city. They vill
constitute, in effect, lien upon practical
ly all loans now outstanding.
Holders of voting trust certificates re
asked to consent to the proposed mat.
gage and meeting for this purpose will
be held at Petersburg, Va, on February
3rd. Stockholders also will meet at he
same time and place
Subscriptions will be payable in four in
stallments: The first 80 per cent. on Fec
ruary q, the second 20 per cent on Marc
%, third 20 per cent on April 28, fourth 3
per cent May 2S. Prepayment of subscrir
tlons will be allowed, and the first coupo
will be payable September l.
The circular, which is signed by Presi
dent Barr, and is addressed to holders q
common and preferred shares, as well a
to holders of voting trust certificates
says:
Such investigation as the new interest
IN the company (Thomas F. Ryan AM
Blair & Company, have been able T.
make up to this time has convinced then
that ten money they have raised s2,5Oo, 90
loan of December 1903,) Is not sufficien
for the present needs of the company"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Jonathan as Peacemaker.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press,
Washington, Jan. 8.-Representative
Slayden (Dem., Texas), introduced reso-
luton in the House today requesting the
President to tender the good offices or
mediation of the United States to Rus
sia and Japan. The resolution says
Whereas, Warlike difficulties are now
threatened between Russia and Japan.
which countries, as we'll as the United
States, are signatories to The Hague
Peace Convention.
Resolved, by the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled, that the
President be requested to tender the good
Offices or mediation of the United States
to Russia and Japan with relation 10
their present dispute, and to remind them.
in accordance with The Hague Peace Con-
ventlon that the permanent court of ar
bitraticn is open to them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Bills by Thomas.
Especial to News and Observer.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 8.-Represent-
ative Thomas introduced three bills
today. One of them was to improve the
Northeast River in Duplin County, by in
creasing its depth to four and half feet
from Wilmington to Halleville. A line of
steamers is now plying on this river and
the Improvement sought by Mr.. Thomas
is greatly needed. 1t is estimated that
it will cost about ten thousand dollars.
Another bill introduced by him is to i'm
prove the sound at Morehead City, increas
ing the depth and with of the channel.
1t is contemplated to make it five feet
deep and sixty feet wide, and it is esti-
mated to cost $4,000.
The third bill was to make the deputy
clerk of the Federal Court at New Bern
regular clerk.
FRED L. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
THE SOUTH DAKOTA
BOND SUIT
Argument Begun by Mr..
PeCkham. Keen Inter-
est of Judges.
Especial to News and observer)


Washington, D. c., Jan. S.-Argument
in the Northern Securities case having
been completed earlier than was expected
the South Dakota bond case was taken
up by the Supreme Court late this after
noon, and Mr.. Peckham, who represents
the State OF South Dakota, completed his
opening argument. AS the court does not
meet on Saturday, argument in the case
will be resumed and completed Monday.
That the court is greatly interested in
the case was shown by the number of
questions asked by the judges during the
progress of Mr.. Peckham's argument.
Among them were these:
The individuals who owned the bonds
could not sue on them; does their transfer
to a State carry with it or create higher
power than the original possessed?
North Carolina having been for twenty
years in undisturbed possession of the
stock in the North Carolina Railroad
pledges to secure these bonds; does not
the statute of limitation run against re-
covery of it now?
If the individual was barred by the
leventh Amendment from suing on these
bonds, does not the same disability pass
to any person, corporation or sovereignty
to whom it is transferred?
And other questions of like purport,
none of which Mr. Peckham seemed to
answer exactly to the satisfaction of those
asking them.
Much interest is manifested in the case
by the legal fraternity generally and the
court room was crowded during the argu-
ment.
FRED L. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
ONE SCORE KILLED.
Terrific Shock Caused
Death of Man Three
Miles Away.
(By the Associated Press.)

Mexico City, Jan. Sat the Los Laure-
les mines, west of Guadalajara, large
number of boxes of dynamite stored in a
power. house exploded, killing twenty men
end injuring forty others. The detoria-
tions were heard many miles away and an
American mine owner, working in his
mine three miles away, was killed by a
falling rock that had been Jared by the
concussion. Details are lacking, but it is
reported that the disaster was caused by
the explosion of dynamite cap in the
powder house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Tongues to Wag Yet a Little Longer.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, jan 8.-A special dispatch
from Toxic under today's dale after re-
cording the arrival c. the Russian re-
ply, adds:
Diplomacy has not said its last word
and there are still hopes that hostilities
may be averted. From the Russian lega-
tion it is announced that the negotiations
continue
Tie Russian Ambassador, Count Benk-
endorff, and the Japanese Minister Baron
Hayashi, visited the Foreign Office today
and had half hour conferences with Lori
Lansdowne, to whom the text of the
Russian reply to Japan was communi-
Gated.
The British government is continuing
its efforts in the interests of peace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Diplomacy Hasn't Yet
Said it's Last Word.
WEEKS ARE GAINED
Japan, Though Dissatisfied With Rus
sia's Reply, Does Not Feel War
ranted in Issuing an Ultima
tion and Will Continue
Negotiations.
Negotiations.
lBv the Associated Press !

Toxic, Jan. 8.-The japanese govern
ment has practically determined to con-
tinue negotiations. 1t is dissatisfied with
Russia's terms, but does not feel war
ranted in issuing an ultimatum or break
other effort to secure their modification
before resorting to force. l. is anticipa-
ted that the discussion will consume
few weeks, during which interim break
Of the peace is very improbable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Three More Arrested.
(By the Associated Press. J

Chicago, Jan. John Schmidt one of
the stage hands at the Iroquois Theatre.
was arrested today. The man was looked
rp to await hearing on the charge of
manslaughetr Assistant Chief Schuettler
believes that the man will be able to
give some important information regard
ing the management of the stage and
the arrangements of the scenery which
is said too have ineterfered with the
working of the asbestos curtain.
The arrest of William J. Maher and
Gorge Nagel, which took place today, is
considered important by Coroner Traeger
IN connection with the investigation. The
men were employed by sub-contractor OF
the Fuller Construction Company. Ac-
eording to the police, the men say they
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
a0 N@FGh Gap@u6ma Daily m Both 60m
:" uoJ 10 1IGI7 11I

nailed down the ventilators on the rour
Of the theatre over the stage and the
examination will show that the sklight
frames had never been removed. in
other words, the safety vents from q
fire on the stage were never operated
even experimentally.
The coroner and the chief of police re-
ceived information today tnat persons
were again tampering with the Iroquois
Theatre in an effort to destroy evidence
bearing on the recent fire Directions
were Immediately given to allow no per-
son whatever to go about in the theatre
without being accompanied by a police
man.
1t was said that the fresh tamper'ng
consisted largely in breaking the locks
of the exits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Ordered Ready for Service.
(By the Associated Press

Hong Kong, Jan S.-A detachment OF
$50 men of the Sherwood Forestier's (Not.
tinghamshire and Derbyshire reglment)
forming part of the garrison of Hong
Kong, mas suddenly been warned to be
in readiness for active service. The des-
tination OF the troops has not been di
vulged The authorities refuse all infor-
nation on the subject but it is pre-.
sumed the troops are going TO Pekin or
Seoul The detachment is ready and their
transport arrangements have been COM
pleted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
MRS. FLORA HUNTER DEAD.
She Was the Wife of William R
Hunter OF RaIeiqh.
Especial to News and Observer.

tSPeclaI TO NeWs and Obseryer.)
Pittsboro, n. c., Jan. S.-Mrs. Flon
Hunter, wife of William r. Hunter, #
Hunter Bro & Brewer, of Raleigh, did
here tonight at S:45 after protracted il
ness OF much suffering. She was daug-
te ROT the late Stephen w. Brewer, sheriff
of Chatham county.
Her life was that OF an exemplary Chris
tian, devoted wife and loving motha'
She had been confined to her bed for nea'-
ly year, but bore her sufferings win
great fortitude and patience She leavs
devoted husband, one six-year-old SIN
and host of relatives and friends TO
mourn their loss. The funeral will be hid
from teh Baptist church at this place
Sunday evening at O'Clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
is BATTLE THE NEGRO?
To-day Mrs. Long, Who Was Crimi-
nalIy Assaulted, XVIII See Him.

Mrs. Pascal Long, the white woman who
was assaulted by the negro Joe Battle,
the negro who has been reca 2tured after
his escape from Jail here was ready to
come TO Raleigh to identify him, when the
news came that he had escaped. Deputy
Sheriff Bullock will today bring her to
Raleigh from Edgecombe, where the as
sault occurred, and she will see the negro
and say whether or no he is the negro
who made the assault upon her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
The Cabinet talks East"
(By the Associated Press.l

Wy TTESS,J
Washington, Jan. S.-The Far Eastern
situation was discussed at the Cabinet
meeting today, special consideration, be-
ing given the movement of the Asiatic
squadrn which 1t is desired, shall be
SO shaped as to emphasize the absolute
neutrality of this country in the event
of hostilities between Russian and Japan.
After this meeting it was announced that
orders would be cabled Rear Admiral
Evans, upon his arrival at Guam tomor-
row, to proceed thence to Subig Bay, it
being desired that the American navy
shall observe good sea manners by not
going to japanese or Russian waters
just now.''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09

The Senator concluded his speech with
vigorous denunciation of the apparent
fur ther investigation. At the close of fss
remarks, Mr.. Simmons was warmly con-
graduated, and later Senator German re-
marked that the North Carolina Senator's
speech would make good campaign ma
terial, as it had put the case very strong
ly and clearly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
The Warship.
fBy the Associated Press.l

Seoul, Korea, Jan s-An Italian cruiser
has arrived in the harbor Of Chemulpo
and German warship is expected there.
The legations are all guarded by de-
tachments of marines belonging to va
rious nations.
1t is anticipated that in the event on
military revolt the Emperor will take
refuge in one OF the European lega
tions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
RUN OVER AND KILLED.
Sad Fate Of a Partially Deaf Woman,
in the S outhern Yards.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury, N. c., Jan. 8.-Mrs. Laura
Leaser, aged about twenty-eight, was
killed by shifting train on the Southern
yard here tonight The woman, who was
slight ydeaf, was crossing the track and
failed to hear the approaching train, which
ran backwards across her body, causing in
slant death. Her body wa frightfully
mangled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Home Fleet Leaves Portland.
lpx the Associated Press.l

London, Jan. 8.-The British home fleet
left Portland today for the Spanish coast
after coaling to the full capacity. The
feet will thus be in readiness to replace
the Channel Squadron in the event OF
the latter being required to fill UP va
cancies n the Mediterranean Squadron
should vessels be ordered thence to the
Far East.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09

Birmingham, Ala, Jan S.-Some sales
of No. 2 foundry pig have been nale
this year at 1880 per ton which S mn
advance of so cents per ton in the past
few days. Iron shipments from th SEC
tion are heavy and steady with jldi,a-
tins of continuing indefinitely. Some of
the companies in this district have sold
three or four months ahead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Kurino Still Hopes for Peace.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Petersburg, Jan. 8.-Mr. Kurino, the
japanese minister, tonight authorized the
Associated Press to say that the Japa-
nese Cabinet is doing everything in its
power in the interests of peace and that
all reports about the sending of troops
to Korea were without foundation. Min
lister Kurino said he thought that the
negot ations had made some progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
PIedger, Prominent Negro, Dead.
(By the Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 8.-W. A. Pledgsr.
one of the best known colored mel in
Georgia, died at his home here tecav
after an illness of four weeks from tlter
colosis. AT the time of his death he vas
chairman of the Republican State Ce,tal
Committee, He was lawyer bv pr,hs-
sion, and the editor of the Atlanta Age
paper devoted to the interests O his
race
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09

Washington, Jan. S.-Colonel James w
Powell has been relieved from duty at
the College of ST. Francis Xavier, New
York city. and ordered to report to the
governor OF Louisiana at Baton Rouge
for duty with the organized militia o.
that State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
GENERAL GoRDoN's CONDITION.
(By the Associated Press

y Miami, Fla, Jan. 8.-The following i
y. bulletin was issued by Drs Gramling !
4 and Jackson at p. NJ: i
X General John B. Gordon has passei <
\ a restless afternoon with considerable \
x pain in stomach. Temperature has ;.
x risen to 102 20, with irregular am +
X weak pulse. At this time he is rest 4
\ ing more quietly than any time sine J.
i noon" ].
- !.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Mrs. M. E. Adams Passes Away.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilson, n. c., Jan. S.-Mrs M. E.
Adams, a most estimable lady, relict of
Prof E. w. Adams died at four o'clock
this morning The interment will be at
1890 o'clock tomorrow. She was "a years
old
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09

n Washington, Jan. S.--John K. McDon-
ald of Montgomery, Ala. has been ap.
pointed national bank examiner Mr..
Mcdonald is at present receiver of the
Eufaula National Bank. of Eufaula, Ala
bama.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-09
Only Four Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
Sydney, N S. W., Jan. 8.-The British
cruiser Walleroo has arrived here. 1t ap-
pears that the signals were misread and
that only four were killed and three in
jured by the explosion of the ships boil
prs
Evening journal., 1904-12-20
EDITORIAL OPINION
The Railroad Rate ou,etion.

The Railroad Rate ousution.
From the New York Sun
It may be said with confidence that, not
withstanding the activity of the. discus
sion, the possibility of any early action
on The matter of railway rate adjustment
is small Like the question of tariff ad-
iustmont, it is a case of much cry and
little wool" Probably similarly ineffec-
tive noise will soon be heard on the subject
Of snip subsidy. IL might be thought that
the special object Of the present session
Of Congress was 10 give the appearance OF
tremendous activity, with nothing tC
show as a result Of II,
SO FAR as the railway rate matter is con-
cerned, a policy of non-action, or at least
Of exceedingly deliberate action, Is most
commendable. The issue is much too vast.
complex and far-reaching for any hasty
or insufhclently considered decision.
Specific features IN our system of rail-
way rates. however. lie broadly open to
even drastic regulation; and to these Con-
gress may well devote its prompt and ac-
tive attention. Among them may be
cited the iniquitous system OF rebates
usually by secret agreement. AS we said
Evening journal., 1904-12-20
HE ESCAPED.

HE ERE is a story from New York
4 Il into which a reporter has man
aged to work a note of pathos. An eld-
erly couple from the country went to
the metropolis on a shopping tour. and
while making their purchases the old
man handed over his pocketbook.
doubtless thinking that he had as well
hand It all over at once. Finally his
wife missed him and had to return
alone, and only after several hours OF
waiting the old man turned up. He had
walked all the way as he hadn't car
fare.
However it is possible that the foxy
old gentleman lost himself, and It is
just possible that he decided that he
would be getting Off easy to surrender
his wad and trudge home, in order to
escape those hours Of shopping. We
have a suspicion that the old gentleman
while outwardly aggrieved is inwardly
chuckling at his escape. There are
others.
Evening journal., 1904-12-20
b. Ross & Son.

of 206, 20S and 21O Market street, are
doing the biggest Christmas business
they have ever done in the forty years
they have been In business in Whining
ton. The growth Of the store has been
remarkably steady. There have been no
sensational methods used to boom
things along but the stores progress
has been very noticeable. Every year it
has gained both in the number Of Gus
toners and in the number of transac-
tions
The stores cllentage is among a class
of people who know good values and de-
mand them and the firm has been ex-
ceptionally successful in meeting the
wishes Of their customers. The differ
ent departments include clothing, hats,
furnishings, dry goods, notions and
trimmings, Photographs, athletic and
sporting goods, and the offerings are
exceptionally attractive. They are call
culated to meet fully the wants and
needs of the buyers and the firm has
succeeded to an exceptional degree in
getting the right goods at the right
prices.
Through its wholesale connections the
store is able to offer goods at lower
prices than other stores can, or to offer
better qualities at the same prices. This
tremendous advantage was obtained
primarily through the stores cash deal
ings with the manufacturers. In every
instance this saving and cost has been
passed on to the customers through
quick sales and small profits.
d. Ross & Son at all times guarantee
reliable goods in quality, fair and pleas
ant dealing at the lowest prices found
anywhere.
Evening journal., 1904-12-20
restlmonx. In smoot Case.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
developed nothing sensational in the
Senator Smoot Investigation. Interest
was evinced by members of the COM
mittee in statements by A. G. Nelson,
superintendent of public instruction
for Utah, concerning the use of school
buildings for the teaching Of the Nor
mon religion. Apostle John Henry
Smith was on the stand for two hours.
Other witnesses we're Isaac Birdsall, a
Mormon, who said that his daughter
was communicated because she
would not obey a decision Of a bish-
ops court, which had deprived her Of
a piece of property to which she held
the lawfal title, and William Balder-
son, editor of the Boise, Idaho, States
man, who testified in regard to the po-
litical affairs in his state.