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The news & observer., 1905-08-05
A DECAPITATED CITY.
It's Mayor BOrrOws and Meanders and
No Other Man Nav Serve
just Yet.
(By Associated Press. }

Patterson, N, j., August 3.-This
city is without a head and it's city
officials cannot collect their salaries
owing to the continued mysterious
absence today of Mayor William II
Belcher, who disappeared on Monday
last. This chatic state OF affairs must
continue for at least ten days from
the time of Mr.. Belcher's disappear
ance. before an acting mayor can as
sumo the city government reins ac-
cording to Patterson's city charter
County Prosecutor Emley is today con
tinuing his investigation of loans in
which Mr.. Belcher was interested and
has asked a representative from each
of three prominent trust companies
to confer with him today.
1t was reported today that Mayor
Belcher was on his way to California
where his brother. Peter G. Belcz1er
is in the real estate business in the
RGlletlds district. Frolsecutor EN-
ley said today that Mayor Belcher,s
borrowings would amount to $4,000
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
HELD ON STRANGE CHARGE.
Negro Accused of Trying to Blow Up
Boat While on Board.
(By the Associated Press.)

Baltimore. August 3.-Bernard
Scott. colored is held by the police
on the remarkable charge of having
attempted to cause the explosion or
the boiler Of the Jane Moseley, an
excursion steamer plying between this
city and points on the river and baF
The Moseley had on board today be-
tween 400 and 500 people most OF
them colored excursionists. when the
engineer. Robert II. Jones discovered
Scott in the act of removing a portion
Of the machinery. According TO the
engineer. the removal of one more
screw would have caused the boilers
Il explode and a horrible catastrophe
y ould almost certainly have followed
When the excursonists on board
learned of SCOTS attempt he was with
difficulty saved from violence at thcii
hands.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
CRISWELL KILLED BY TRAIN.
Editor Who CenSured a Congressman
for Introducing Another Con-
gresham to Miss Alice
Roosevelt.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, August 3.-Robert W..
Criswell, editor of a weekly publica-
ton, who was arrested recently on a
charge of criminal libel preferred by
Representative Joseph l.. Rh1nock, OF
the Covington (Ky.) district, was
killed tonight by an express train at
the Seventy Street station of
the subway. The libel case against
Criswell grew out of the publication
of an article rejecting upon Mr.. Rhi-
mock and censuring Representative
Nicholas Longworth, of Ohio. for hav-
ing introduced Miss Alice Roosevelt to
the Kentucky Congressman during the
visit of the Presidents daughter i'll
Cincinnati
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
CITY MARSHAL KILLED.
His Slayer Shot Down and Captured.
He Blames Blind Tiger Whisl<ey.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

Baxley, Ga, Aug. 3.-Michael AS
pinwall, city marshal, was assassin
ated here today by A. j. Chestnut.
Chestnut was pursued by twenty-five
armed citizens who left their place
Of business to prevent his escape. He
fired twice on his pursuers and was
shot through his left side with a rifle
ball. He was brought back and
lodged in Jail.
He said: "Blind tiger liquor has
brought me to this"
Chestnut had a street fight this af-
ternoon with Luke White. who had
just bested him. City Marshal AS
pinwall interfered to stop the fight,
and the shooting followed.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
TO SPEND TEN MILLIONS.
Hartman Will Put it Into Railroad
Building i'm the Northwest.
(By the Associated Pre-

IBy The ASSOclaIeu PTtSS.J
Portland. Ore, August 3.-The
Telegram says:
r. II. Hartman will spend 10000
900 in railroad building in Oregon.
Washington and Idaho within the
next year. With the official announce
ment of the fact that the Southern
Pacific is preparing to buiId from
Drain to Marshfield on Coos Bay. con-
Meeting the main line with the Coos
Bay. Roseburg and Eastern Road
which extends from Marshtield. %
miles to Myrtle Point. via Coquilla,
and with a branch to Beaver Hill. 1t
is stated, Hartman will spend $1O,-
100000 in construction. included in
which will be the cost of the dual road
between Riparia and Grangeville, the
cost of which is shouldered Jointly by
Hill and Hartman. q
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
POLICE AND GAMBLERS RACE.
An Exciting Chase Around Lake in
the Waters Of Three States
Fourteen Gamblers Taken.
(By the Associated Press }


Chicago, August 3.-Gamblers in
tent on playing the races and police
men determined to prevent all race
track betting on Lake Michigan today
furnished an exciting struggle. Police
men and gamblers raced around the
lake. first into Michigan waters then
close to the shores of Illinois, and
then into the jurisdiction of Indiana
The net result of the day was the
capture of fourteen weary marine
gamblers who hoated ashore at South
Chicago in a launch. All of the 9th
ers, after a hot chase by the police
in a fire tug, escaped to Indiana Har-
Dor. Ind, and made their way ashore
outside of the jurisdiction of the
Chicago police.
The gamblers who returned to
Chicago this eveningdeclared that the
wireless apparatus on the city OF
Traverse refused to work throughout
the day, and not a message was re-
ceived and not bet was made.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
ATTACKED BY DESTROYERSi
The Keisio. Il Small Merchant
Steamer Hit by Russian Vessels.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic. August 81 p. NIT is Of
ficiaIly reported that two Russian tor
pedo boat destroyers appeared Off
Chung Ching, on the northern coast
of Korea, at 4.40 o'clock this morn-
ing and attacked the Keisho. small
merchant steamer. The destroyers
fired sixty shots, seven of which hit
the port side of the engine room ana
bridge. killing the captain and one
boy, and wOunding TWO of the crew.
The destroyers then ceased to fire and
steamed toward Vladivostock at
o'clock The Keisho was able TO con-
tinue her voyage and escaped.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
(;riink|ey' S
s26-ss2 FAYETTEVILLE ST.
AUGUST SHOP-TALK.

The first of the Fall Goods are ar
irving. The closing of the Summer
Business is drawing near. We wish
to thank you for our most successful
spring season and promise to try to
serve you better during the coming
season.
If We pleased you tell others.
If we did not, tell us.
We are always ready to correct mis-
takes.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
Reinforcing the Russian Army.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, August friday Dis
patches from Toxic give confirmatory
evidence from the japanese correspon-
dents of the great strength of the
Russian forces and their continual re-
inforcement, especially in northern
Korea Reports from the same source
indicate that the greatest inundatioh
in three years has occurred in north
ern Korea. The bridges over the
Tumen have been destroyed and the
roads are iylpassable.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Trains leave Raleigh.
NORTHBOUND.
No. "a at 1.30 q. m. daily for Nor
folk, Richmond. Washington, New
York and points north and northwest.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars
to Portsmouth, Washington and Jersey
City.
No. 3S at 11.00 a. m. daily foI
Portsmouth, Norfolk, where conpec-
tions are made with steamers fo'
Washington, Baltimore, New York
Boston, Providence and Nypan fo'
New York Pullman to Portsmouth.
No.. sc at 11.50 a. m. daily for Rich
mond, Washington and New York.
for points West. Has day coaches to
Washington, Pullman Sleeping Car to
Jersey City and Dining car.
sOUTHBOUND.
No. Al 400 p. m. daily for all local
points, connects at Hamlet for Will
mington and Charlotte. Pullman Sleep
ing car for Atlanta where connections
are made for all points Southwest.
No 43 at 7.15 p. m. daily for Jack
sonville, Tampa and all Florida points.
connects at Hamlet for Atlanta. Pull
man sleeping cars to Jacksonville and
dining car to Hamlet.
No. 81 at 1925 a. m. for all points
South: Atlanta, Charlotte, Whining
ton, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville
and all points in the southwest.
No. 80 at 500 y. m. daily except
Sunday. Shoo-Fly local train between
Raleigh and Weldon with connections
for Louisburg, oxford and Warrenton
No. 20 Shoo-Fly daily except Sun
day between Weldon and Raleigh with
oOnnpotinn from Wa Oxford
aid Louisburg. Arrives Raleigh 10.15
a. m.
For further information relative to
rates and time tables, address
H. A. MORSON, C. P. & II. A,
Raleigh, N. G.
C. B. RYAN, G. p. A.,
Portsmouth. Va.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
A PANIC IN TEXAS.
Fear of Fever May Lead TO Mos;
serious Results.
(By the Associated Press

Houston, Tex, August 3.-Since
report of a suspicious case of fever al
TeXarkana, a sort of panic is selZlns
some of the towns and counties IL
northeast Texas, and shot gun quar-.
antines are being put into erect
Gregg county has given orders thai
trains shall not stop in the county
either from the north or south ana
that all stations must be approached
with doors locked and windows tight
ly closed while all car doors IN
freight trains must be sealed Whetner
the cars are empty or loaded. The
terror appears to De spreading. and
railroad officials fear serious results.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
SEVEN MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.
Mrs. Chadwiclx's $4,000 Must Nee
$2,000,OOO of Indebtedness.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cleveland, Ohio, August 3.-Credit-
ors of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick will
receive total dividend of about seven
mills on the dollar when the matter
is finally settled, according to Referee
in Bankruptcy Remington.
The assets will amount to $25, 600, it
is expected. against which are claims
for attorneys fees and court costs
amounting to 0,300. leaving about
$4,000 with which to meet $2000,000
of Indebtedness.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
THE TIDEWATER WINS.
A Fight With the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Over Grade Crossings.
(By the Associated Press.

Norfolk, Va, August 3.-The Tide
water Railway has won out before the
State Corporation Commission in the
great fight that the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Railway was making against its
petition for grade crossings in Norfolk
county The Norfolk and Western
sought to compel the Tidewater To
erect viaducts over its tracks at two
points on the approach to Norfolk
md the Tidewater sought graded
crossings over the Norfolk and Wes-
tern which the commission has just
allowed. The Norfolk and western
has the right of appeal to the Supreme
court of the State.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
I,UNfINA Mt WriSlitsviIle Is practi-
caily free hotel for excursiOnistS.
SHOT THROUGH TEMPLE.
The Unexplained Suicide of Blanchard
McGehee. OF Columbus.
(Ry the Associated Press. }

Columbus, Ga, August 3.-Blanch-
ard f. McGehee, president and man.
ager of the Columbus Paper Company,
and a member of a prominent Column
bus family, committed suicide this
morning by shooting himself through
the temple with a revolver. No cause
has been assigned for his act.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Mexico City Aug. 3.-American
Ambassador Conger and family left
tonight for the United States, the am
bassador having two months leave of
absence. He will go directly to
Washington, and it is surmised he will
be consulted on the Chinese question,
especially on the boycott
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
To Drive Out Malaria And Build Up
The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTEI, ,ESS CHILL TONIC. You
know what you are taking. The
formula is plainly printed on every
bottle, showing it is simply Quinine
and Iron in a tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out the malaria and
the Iron builds uD the system. Sold
by all dealers for 81 years. Price 80
cents.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
DEPARTMENTS.

Art Goods, Baby Carriages, Book,
Brush, Carpet, China, Clocks, Cloth
ing, Crockery, Cutlery, Dry Goods,
Farm Tools Furniture. Glassware,
Groceries, Hardware, Harness. Hat,
Hosiery, Jewelry, Lamps, Millinery,
Musical Goods, Gloves, Notions, Shirt,
Shoe, Stoves, Stationery, Stoneware,
Tinware, Toys, Trunk, Underwear,
Watch.
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
FOUR CHILDREN DROWN.
They Were Rocking Boat on Il Lake
and it Capsized.
(Ry the Associated Press. }

Camden, \. J., Aug. 3.-Leon Rich-
ardson, Howell Richardson, Jennie
Richardson and Helen Pallis, colored
children, were drowned today in a
lake at Glenloch, n. j., short dis
tance from this city. The victims
were members of an excursion party
which were spending the day at Glen
loch The children having gone boat
ing on the lake and one of the party
rocked the boat, upsetting 1t. Two
other children were rescued.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
LUMINA-Bright and Gay. light as
day. Come and stay-Wrightsville.
Fear at Tampa Subsidies.

Tampa. Fla, August S.-Dr. Porter,
State Health officer. stated tonight
that he would probaly remove the cor
den in West Tampa SATURDAY or at
latest Sunday, as he apprehended no
further deveIopment from the Vitello
ca Sc Of yellow fever.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
NO INTERFERENCE, CAPTAIN.
Blanchard Issues Orders that Naviga-
ton be left Alone.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, La, Aug. 3.-As the
result of the investigation made by
the mosquito fleet, Governor Blanch-
ard has issued orders to Captain Bos-
tick to see that navigation in Louisi-
ana waters is not interfered with.
Wulverine II, a schooner, under COM
mand of Lieutenant Armstrong, is
looking after Louisiana interests in
the Rigolets. 1t is stated that a big
launch, the Grace, has been taken in
charge by the Louisiana authorities,
and that the boat and crew will be
sent at once to New Orleans. No seri-
Gus trouble is anticipated.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
COME IN YE FEVERED
Lofty Knoxville Opens Her Arms With
Fearless Smile of Welcome
(B the Associated Press.1

Knoxville. Tenn, August 3.-Bo
official action of the city board of
health. Knoxville has declared itself
open to the world and invited all fa-
yer refugees. whether suspects or not.
to come within it's gates. 1t mas been
proven in years gone by that yellow
fever cannot propagate in this alti-
tude, and should any fever cases de-
velop among those who come in the
health board made arrangements 20
promptly isolate them.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
TO RECEIVE WITrE TO-DAY
This is the Presidents Program.
PessimiStic Views as to
Conference Peace.
BY the Associated Press.)

Oyster Bay, L. l., August 4.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt will receive tomorrow
Sergius Witte, the principal envoy of
the Emperor to the Washington
Peace Conference Baron Rosen. the
Russian Ambassador, will accompany
M. Witte to Oyster Bay. They will be
the guests of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt at luncheon. IT is not ex-
pected than any other visitors will be
received by the president during the
day.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
No C:se at Columbus.
(By the Associated Press.D

Columbus. Ga, Aug. 3.-The rumor
to the effect that there is a case of
yellow fever in this city has no foun-
dation. The health authorities state
that they will report promptly any
suspicious case of sickness here.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
PARRIs is PESsIMISTIC
1t is Reported There That the Wan
Parry in Russia is in Complete
AScendanCy.
(By the Associated Press. }

Paris. August 3.-The arrival in
New York of M. Sergius Witte at
tracts much attention in official and
diplomatic circles. The prevailing
view is pessimistic over the subject
of the conference and this sentiment
is increased by st. Petersburg dis
patches stating that the war element
is now in complete ascendancy.
The BourSe reflected this apprehen-
sion by large offers of Russian securi-
ties, which declined sensibly, fours
falling from 8S.05 to S7.45.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Laurel, MI, August 3.-Prof. A. J.
Harley. secretary of the State Teach
ers' Association, WAS instantly killed
and his body was horribly mangled
this evening by a train on the Balti-
more Ohio Railroad. He was II
years old and we'll known as an edu-
Gator He was a member of the Ma
tonal Geographic Society and of the
American Historical Association.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
TINWARE DEPARTMENT.

Steam Cookers 75c. and $1.O0.
Galvanized Boilers, CSC.
Galvanized Tubs, 45c. to zoe.
Galvanized Foot Tubs, 25c.
Infants Bath Tubs, csc. up.
Sprinklers, 10c., 15c., 20c., soc
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

Floor Oil Cloth, 25c. yard.
Table and shelf Oil Cloth.
Mating IL lie, Tic, zoe.
All Wool Brussels Carpet, SIC.
All Wool Ingram, SIC.
Mixed Carpet, 35c.
Cotton Granite Carpet, 25c.
Nice Hemp Carpet, 14c.
Cotton Art Squares, $3.50 to $500.
Union and Wool Squares, 1915 to
$1,000.
Smyrna Art Squares, $500 to $14.
Rugs, 25c., 43c., Csc. CSC. to $500.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Johnstown, Pa, August 3.--The
morning train from lockwood to
Johnstown over the Baltimore q Ohio
Railroad was wrecked about half past
eight O'Clock today at point between
Border and Foustwell eight miles
from the city. One woman was fatal
ly injured, another probably so, and
half a dozen others SO badly hurt that
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Mr. w. H. Cobb, of Kinston who
has been seriously i'll several weeks,
arrived in the city yesterday, and was
taken to Rex Hospital for special
treatment.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
COMMUNICATION CUT.
Houston Severed from New Orleans by
Action of CaIcascu Parish.
(By the Associated Press.)

Houston, Texas, August 3.-Calcascu
Parish, Louisiana, today notified the
Southern Pacific that no trains will
be permitted to enter that parish af-
ter midnight tonight. This includes
both freight and passenger trains.
The railroad has given pledge that
no one is to leave the trains which
are run through tonight. This quar-
antine shuts off all communication
between Houston and New Orleans
and prevents mails coming through
directly.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
BOTH ARE CoNvALEsCING.
The Fever Patient at Montgomery
and the One at Shreveport.
(By the Associated Press.)

MontgC merry, Ala, Aug. 3.-The
Board of Health announces no new or
suspicious cases of fever in Mont
gomery today. The one patient in
Emergency Hospital has practically
recovered.
Shreveport. La. Aug Barney
Tracey, of Chicago the only yellow
fever patient in the detention camp
here is progressing favorably and will
be released in a few days. The au-
thorities are confident that no infec-
ton will reach the city.
The quarantine is very rigid.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

in bundles of 5 or 25 for distribution
in the various towns by the local
boards of health. They win be post
ed in conspicuous laces
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
PRESERVING SEASON.

Kettles: Tin Granite and Porcelain
lined, from 10c. to Csc.
Fruit Jars and Rubbers.
Jelly Tumblers 25c. and 27c.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
TEN WITH FEVER SYMPTOMS.
They are Removed from the Advance
to HOffman'S Island.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nby IIIt ASSUCIdItU I IV'oF5'J
New York, Aug 3-Ten persons with
fever symptoms, two of them pasSen-
gers and the remaining members or
the crew, We're removed from the
steamship Advance at quarantine to-
day. The steamer came from Colon,
having aboard several employees of
the isthmian canal. All those re-
moved had high temperatures and
We're taken to Hoffman Island for OBJ
SerVatiOn.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Lieutenant B. Seiger, of the United
States army is registered at the Var
borough.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

1t is said that a few gallons of oil
will calm a storm at sea-and a small
drop will start one in Wall street.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

After all there is lot or satisfac-
tion in not monkeylng win a puzz-
saw.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

they had to be taken to the hospital,
while a large number We're scratched
and bruised
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
GO-CART SPECIAL.

Nice folding go-cart, steel wheels,
folds so you can put under buggy seat
or take on street car or train with
you, $1.S5.
Other grades, $3.50 to $1,000.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Mr. j. G.. Hunt, of Oxford, spent
yesterday in Raleigh.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Mr. II. NJ. Mel. Green, of Whining
ton, is in the city.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
Trains leave Raleigh.

Schedule in effect July 2, 1905.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Mr.. ]. O. Purnell, of Statesville, was
a visitor to Raleigh yesterday.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.

Hall Racks $3.50, $500 and $500.
Swell Dressers $1,000.
Bed Springs, Mattresses, Couches,
Lounges, Chairs, Sideboards,
Chiffoniers.
Our terms Cash.
Our Prices: Talk.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

Some men drink too ihucn because
they are afraid they may urlnK too
little.
The news & observer., 1905-08-05
SEABOARD
ALB LINE RAILWAY

Between points North, East, South
and Southwest,
The news & observer., 1905-08-05

A man in Kansas recently eloped
with his mother-in-law and Kansas
is a prohibition State, too.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
DUEL WITH AN OUTLAW
CHATTANOOGA NEGRO WOUNDS
 TWO POLICEMEN.
Officer Harris May Die as Result of In- juries-DesperadO Knocked Down and Safely Landed in Station
 House

Chattanooga, April 29.-In a pistol duel on a crowded street here tonight. shots were exchanged between PO- licemen James Harris and Nelson Brockton and Harry Tracey. a noted negro outlaw. All three were wounded, and it is feared that Harris's wounds may prove fatal
 The shooting occurred in front of a saloon on one of the side streets, on which there were from 300 to 400 per- sons in range Of the revolvers. The po- licemen attempted to arrest Tracey, who had been drinking, and was causs ing disorder.
 The negro promptly pulled his revol- yer and began shooting at Harris. Two of his bullets struck Harris. one shoot ing away the fingers of the left hand and another penetrating the back. It is feared he will die.
 The negro shot three times at Brok- ton, one bullet taking effect in the chin and the other two going wild. The policemen's bullets missed the negro, and after their revolvers were empty they knocked him over with their clubs and carried him to the station house.
 large crowd of Saturday night shoppers were on the street, but no one was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
KOREA's TRANSPORTATION.
Reforms Effected Proving Unmixed
 Blessings.


 London, April 29.-The Times Pekin correspondent visiting Korea tele- graphs from Seoul that the country is undergoing wonderful transforma- tion.. The reforms that the Japanese have already effected" the correspon- dent says, are unmixed blessing to the people, but are causing dismay to the Emperor and his corrupt court The Emperor is cruelty disillusioned but still hopes for the ultimate success Of Russian power, which fostered the worst influences of his barbaric reign.
 The conduct of the Japanese has been exemplary. Never before have Koreans earned such wages. Civilian Japanese, ,,sare pouring into the coun- try and It Is estimated that they num- Der 60,000. Already there is practi- cally uninterrupted chains of Japanese settlements from Fusan to the Yalu. Railway extensions and other improve ments have made remarkable progress Most of the foreign advisors have left the country and been succeeded by Japanese.
 The most difflcult post of all, ad- wiser to the foreign office, is entrusted to an American, whose patience, tact and ability in reconciling conflicting interests have won praise from all nationalities. The Korean army has been reduced to a small palace guard; {; the KHrean police mas been suspended and a Japanese gendarmie is policing the Seoul distric: Never has the capital known such immunity from crime.