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The news & observer., 1905-07-05
The Difficulty at KusteniI.
fRv the Associated Press. )

(By the Associated Press)
Bucharest, Roumania, July 3-.The
Russian torpedo boat No. 2G7, accom-
panying the KniaZ Potemkine, at
tempted 10 enter the pert of Kustenn
today. The Roumanian cruiser Elisa
betha fired on the torpedo boat but
failed to hit her. The torpedo boat
then retired.
This incident followed the refusal OF
the crew of the KniaZ Potemkine to
accept the governments offer made
through the captain of the port, VINO
positively announced that the mutt
neers would not be allowed to receive
pro ~.sions unless they came ashore,
ur?.,med, and delivered up the battle
ship and torpedo boat to the captain
of the port If these conditions were
fulfilled the mutineers would be given
liberty to go where they pleased. .The
rebellious sailors conferred together,
then refused the governments demand
and renewed their demand for pro-
visions. This was again positively de-
MED by the captain of the port, where
upon the Russian torpedo boat at
tempted to enter the port, but on beng
fred upon by the EliZabetha, and eVl-
dently awed by the firm stand taken
bv the authorities, she decided to re-
tire
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
It SHUT THE BANK
The Borrowing of Charles
DevIin.
Topeka First National Said to Hold
His Paper to the Amount
i Of. a Million,
Dollars.
(By the Associated Press. }

Topeka, Kan, July 8.-No definite
statement was obtainabe today re-
garding the condition of the First Nat
ional Bank controlled by Charles j
Devlin, wealthy coal mine owner
which closed its doors this morning
Col. w. II. Roossington, Vice-preSident
of the bank, locked the institution 5
books in the vault to await the arri-
val of j. T. Bradley, National Bank
Examiner whom the comptroller had
appointed receiver of the failed bank,
and the Colonel would only say:
THE banks trouble has not been
caused by dishonesty on the part of
any one, but by lending too largely to
one borrower There has been no
stealing"
The borrower, it is said, is Mr.. Dew
lin and the bank is said to hold the
capitalists paper to the amount of
$1.O00,000. Mr.. Devlin, whose sud-
den illness brought about the tangle
in the big coal mining and railroad
properties, valued it is estimated at
close to $7,000,000, is still under the
care of a physician and no statement
could be secured from him. All that
came from his home during the day
or could be secured from other sources
was that the stricken coal operator
had turned over to the bank nearly
100000 in life insurance and about
the same amount in Topeka real es-
tate. Business associates of Mr.. Dew
, lin gave it as their opinion that if
properly handled this would allow the
bank to pay. Aside from the furry
that the failure of the First National
Bank caused on the other banks of
the city the most interesting phase of
the situation was the statement Of
State Treasurer T. II. Kelly that the
bank held $4,000 of the State funds,
and the knowledge that Mr.. Devlin
was one of Treasurer Kelly's bonds
men.
Devlin was generally credited as be-
ing one of the wealthest men in Kan
sas City. He was at the head of
twenty-siX different companies, coal
mining enterprises and mercantile es-
Establishments, and owned stock in
twenty-five banks. His liabilities are
stated to be from two and half to
four millions, principally due to four
teen banks.
The First National has a capital of
$4,000 and owes depositors a million
and half.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
CHARLOTTE'S RATES CASES.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Dismisses> the Petitions.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, July 3.-The Inter
State Commerce Commission today
handed down it's decision in the two
cases covering the complaint of the
Charlotte, North Carolina, Shippers
Association. against various Southern
railroads involving the question of un-
just freight rates to Charlotte from
New York and other Northern and
Eastern points and from Louisville,
Chicago and other Western points, and
also rates from the West as being
greater for the shorter distance TO
Charlotte than for the longer dis
tance from Charlotte to more distant
localities The commission dismissed
both petitions o nthe ground that the
facts presented did not constitute the
basis for an order of relief which
could be enforced
The commission was influenced in
it's decisions. both by the fact that
competition forces low rates to Vir-
giia cities, and also compels the low
rates from the West to certain points
east of Charlotte. 1t is Rdicated In
the option that if through rates to
Charlotte, lower than the combination
of charges to and from the Virginia
cities were established, the disad-
vantage now resulting 10 Charlotte
dealers in their competition with deal
ers in Virginia would to hat extent be
removed but the commission holds
hat in the absence of a showing that
the present through charges are un-
reasonable, it is without authority to
require the discontinuance of the
charges now effected.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05

RURAL MAIL CARRIERS.
Annual Convention Begins Today
Postmaster Bailey to Speak.
Especial to News and Observer. J

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., July 3.-The North
Carolina Rural Mail Carriers Associa-
ton will assemble I'M the Asheville
Lodge Knight of Pythias hall i'm this
city tomorrow morning in annual con-
Vention.
The convention will be called to or
der by President Monday and Post
master w. w. Rollins, of Asheville,
will deliver the formal address of well
come. Postmaster Bailey, of Raleigh,
has written President Monday accept
ing an invitation to be present and
deliver an address during the conven-
ton. Congressman Blackburn and
Congressman POu, who We're expected
to attend and deliver addresses before
the convention will be unable to come.
A number of delegates have already
arrived and others will reach here on
train number 35 from the east to-
morrow morning.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
The Georsi Yields.

Odessa, July 3.-3:35 p. m-The
surrender OF the Georgi Poebideon-
osstz was formally carried out this
morning The warships officers re-
turned from Nikolaieff, went on board
and picked out the ring leaders of the
mutiny and several of their followers,
all of whom were sent ashore.
torpedo boat destroyer and gun
boat arrived here during the night.
bringing Rear Admiral Chouknin, the
commander of the Black Sea fleet.
The torpedo boat destroyer, upon
her arrival here fired a blank shot
across the bow of the British steamer
Cranley, which was lying off Fontana
for the purpose of taking off British
subjects if necessary. The destroyer
Sgnalled the Cranley to accompany
her inside the harbor. The Cranley
complied, the destroyer in the mean
while keeping her guns trained on the
steamer.
Later Russian officials took posses
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
THE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
The Forty Fourth Convention Opens
at Asbury Park.
(By the Associated Press. }

Asbury Park, n. j., July 3.-The
fourty-fourth convention of the Ma
tional Educational Association assc<l-
bled here today for a session extending
over five days.
The teachers were welcomed tonight
by Governor Stokes, and President
VIM. II. Maxwell delivered his annual
address.
At the meeting of the National
Council Lorenzo d. Harvey. of Me-
nominee, Wis. presented a report of
a committee on industrial education
in schools for rural communities.
A session of Indian educators was
held at which a number of papers
were read.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
RACE THIS AFTERNOON.
Rescue Fire OSCmpany Appoints Com,
mittee on Funds.

There is to be an exciting contest
this afternoon between two of Raj
eigh's hose companies.
This will occur at $50 at the racing
track on Hillsboro street when the
Rescue and Capital Hose Companies
will contest for the honors of first
team.
rhe Rescue Fire Company at a
meeting last nlghT appointed the fol-
lowing committee to wait on the puD-
lie and solicit any funds that they
might desire to give in aiding the
company to attend the State Firemen' s
Tournament in Winston-Salem july
IS 10 -. r. w. Blake. Prof. G. B.
Parks, Gordon Harris, w. A. Simpson.
The Rescue company is preparing
with muchearnestaess for the races
and is very hopeful as to the results.
F!t. comll : Tut un a
first class race in Winston ano the CT
liens of Raleigh should aid literally
with the needed funds.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
PRETTY WARM IN THE VATICAN
Tho Pope, it is Said, is Thinking
Strongly of Getting Outside.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome, July 3.-(6:15 p. m.)-The
heat is growing more intense and
reached 1913 in the shade today. The
Pope is reported to be suffering from
his seclusion in the Vatican, the at
mosphere in the gardens being too
hot for him to make use of them. 1t
is persistently rumored that unless the
weather becomes cooler the Pontiff
has determined to break the prison
legends and it is even asserted that
the government is preparing to send a
small garrison to Castel Gandolfo for
the maintenance of order and to rem
der honors to the Pope during his So
journ there.
Many cases of death from sun stroke
have occurred among persons working
in the hay fields.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
COLONELS HEROIC DEED.
QuelIed MTuiiny. and Though Wounded
to the Death Wrote to the Gar
Before he Died.
(By the Associated Press. }

Kherson, Government of Kherson,
July 3.-While the disciplinary battal-
ions were being exercised on the pa
rade grounds today, number of sol
diers attacked Captain GigOdisky with
bayonets, slightly wounding him. Col.
Davydom. the battalion commander,
drew his sword and rushed to the
rescue of the captain. He caught hold
Of the bayonets of the mutineers, and
though himself desperately wounded
and with blood streaming from him,
he shouted Company attention,
Musicians to the 'front.' Hurrah." The
colonel then led the battalion to the
barracks. He wrote n letter to the
Emperor and then expired, having re-
ceived five bayonet wounds in the alb
domen and lungs. The murderers,
numbering eight, escaped, but event
ually seven of them were caught.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
WILL SPEAK TONIGHT.
Negroes Interested I'm the Richmond
Exposition at the Congrega-
fional Church.

Hon. Giles B. Jackson, director
general of the Negro Development and
Exposition Company, of Richmond,
Va, will deliver an address to the
citizens of Raleigh at the Congrega-
tional church, Tuesday night, July A,
1905, at o'clock. 1t is the earnest
wish of the officers and members Of
the Business League of Raleigh that
every member of the League be pres
ent at this meeting.
Mr.. Jackson is a man of national
reputation and will be we'll worth
hearing. You will miss a grand OPP
portunity of hearing one of our pro-
gressive race men if you fail to come
out. Yours truly,
E. H. JOHNSON, President.
G.. H. WILLIAMSON.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
CASE POSTPONED.
No Preliminary Hearing of Rogers Till
DOckery's Physicians Give
the Word

There was an appearance, pro-
forma, before Justice of the Peace Sc
park Yesterday of the attorneys in the
case of Policeman !. w. Rogers, now
confined in jail, charged with the
shooting of Mr.. John Dockery, who is
in Rex Hospital.
On receiving the information from
the physicians that Dockery, while
improving, is not out of danger the
hearing was postponed till such time
as his physicians might give a definite
report as to his condition. The case
will be called again next Monday for
further reports
Dockery passed a good day yester-
day, and all the signs now point to
his recovery. barring unforeseen diff
cultieS.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05

sion of the Cranley and searched her
Tor revolutionary refugees Ine
British Consul General protested to
the Governor, saying there was no
reason to suppose that any refugees
were on board the Cranley.
The officials, in the presence of the
vice consul, carefully inspected the
vessel and found no trace of revolu-
tionists and the Russian officials
apollogiZed TO the Consul General.
Sixty-seven mutineers from the
Georgi Poibedonosstz were brought
ashore and imprisoned in the citadel.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
To Separate Church and State.

Paris, July 3.-The bill for the sep
aration of church and State passed the
Chamber of Deputies late tonight by
the decisive vote of S41 to 233. The
result was greeted by governmental
cheering and opposition Kisses and
there was intense excitement
The general principle of the meas
ures as finally adopted by the Cham
ber of Deputies is as follows:
1.-The republic assures liberty OF con-
science and guarantees the free exer-
else of religion, subject to the restric-
ton of public order. The republic
neither recognizes, pays stipends to
nor subsidies any sect. but provides
funds for college, hospital and asy-
lum chaplains Otherwise. the public
worship budget is abolished and pub
lie establishments connected with re-
ligion are suppressed.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Aid the Firenlen.

1t is proposed to have an amateur
minstrel performance in the Academy
of Music on the night of the 18th, for
the benefit of the Rescue Hose Reel
Company and the Womble Hook and
Ladder Company.
The purpose is to raise money to de-
fray the expenses of the fire COM
panies to the tournament at Winston
Salem on July the 18th. Mr.. j. Il.
Haynes has the, matter in charge, and
thep romise is that the show will be
good one, and we'll worth the money.
The purpose alone should draw a
great crowd
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Death of John III. Woody.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., July 3.-John H.
Woody, one of Ashevile's best known
and most substantial business men,
who has been critically i'll at his home,
Al Clayton street, for the past several
weeks, died yesterday morning at IL
o'clock. Mr. Woody had been in bad
health for a long number of years,
though he was only forced to relin-
quish active business some three years
ago. He had been unconscious for
almost a week and his death was not
uneXDected.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Excursion to Norfolk.

The Eeaboard's annual Conductors
excursion for Norfolk. Ocean View.
Old Point, Pine Beach, Virginia Beach.
leaves Raleigh at 1000 a. m, Dur
ham 9:45 q. m. Tunesday July IL,
returning leave Portsmouth, S.45 a. m.
Thursday, July l3. This is always a
first class excursion and is patronized
by the best people. The conductors
will have plenty of cars and will op-
crate on fast schedule, running same
in two section.
For Information apply TO
c. II. Gattis T. p. A.
Raleigh n. C.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
DELEGATES ARE ARRIVING.
For the North Carolina Press AsSOcia.
tion's Convention at Asheyille.
(By the Associated Press }

Asheville, n. c., July 3.-Although
the advance guard of the Virginia
North Carolina Press convention was
not scheduled to arrive until noon,
tomorrow, about forty delegates are
already registered at KenilwOrth Inn,
where the sessions of the convention
will be held. 1t is now expected that
more than 500 editors and publishers
will participate in this, the first joint
convention of Southern Press Asso-
Citations.
Late this afternoon the entertain
ment committee, composed of To-
cal business men, received an invita-
ton from the city of Waynesville, n.
c., asking that the delegates visit that
city on Friday. The invitation was
promptly accepted, and the newspaper
men will make the trip in a special
train provided by the Southern rail-
way.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Sweden Not Preparing for War.
(By the Associated Press. }

Stockholm, Sweden. July 3.-CounI
Gyldenstolp, the foreign minister. in
an interview with the correspondent
of the Associated Press today made
the following statement;
The Associated Press is authorized
to say regarding the alarming rumors
from Christiana that no aggressive
measures have been take or even con
templated by the Swedish government
The Swedish squadron is only holding
the usual summer manouVers this
year near Gothenburg. No Swedish
troops have been dispatched to the
provinces of frontier Only the usual
regiments are now stationed near the
frontier
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
G. l.. Burlington.
Walter Martin.
Luther Hiler.
r.Ln-
HE KILLED SEVEN WOMEN.
Warren Hicks Escaped After a Chase
of Ten Hours.
(By the Associated Press.)

Americus Ca. July 3.-The whole
sale shooting and killing of seven me-
gro women here at the hands of
Warren Hicks, a black desperate yes
terday, still creates the greatest ex-
element in the neighborhOod of the
tragedy.
The county is appalled, at the hor-
rible deed. The county commissioners
met today and requested Governor
Terrell TO offer a reward for the MUIR
derer's capture, the commissioners
making such an offer on behalf of the
county. Hicks was chased ten hours
by officers, but is still at large.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Collision i'm Bike Race.
(By the Associated Press. }

Nby lHt ASSOCIdIeU TTeSS.J
Revere, Mass, July 3.-At the end
of two hours riding tonight in a four
hour motor paced race, the remain
ing two hours to be ridden tomorrow
afternoon, James r. Moran, of Chel-
sea, was leading after having ridden
"A miles, l lap. Bobby Walthour OF
Atlanta, Ga, was second with CO
miles, 6 laps; Harry Caldwell, of Man.
chester, n. H.. third with Go miles. 8
lapa; Hugh McLane, of Chelsea, fourth
with 81 miles, S laps
In the firty-second miles in a coll
lision between McLane and Chas.
Ruden, CaldWells pace maker, Nc
Lane was thrown from his wheel and
his collar bone broken. He retired
from the race
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Cossaclxs Lash Strikers.
1By the Associated Press. )

st. Petersburg, July 3.-The strike
of the Nevisky Ship Yards which be-
gan yesterday, became general this
morning. Between 5000 and 5000
strikers held a meeting in the court
yard of the works. Speeches detailing
the mems grievances were delivered
and subsequently the men attempted
to form n procession. Thereupon the
authorities commissioned three hun
dred Cossacks. who dispersed the men
with the use of their whips. There is
marked excitement in labor circles.
Leaflets are being scattered broadcast
detailing the recent events at LodZ and
Odessa
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
BIG ROBBERY OF JEWELS.
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars Worth
Taken from Banker Hig9inSOn's
Home.
(By the Associated Press }

New York, July 3.-James Jackson
Higginson, banker and broker of this
city, has been robbed of twenty-five
thousand dollars worth of diamonds
and jewelry. The police and private
detectives have been notified and are
working on the case.
With his wife and daughters, Mr..
Higginson attended the theatre Fri
day night. Upon their return home
the women put their jewels away, as
usual. in a safe on the second floor,
off Mrs. Higginson's sleeping cham
Der. She discovered her loss next
morning.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
RALEIGHs JULY FOUR.
How We May Divert Ourselves on the
''GaIoriOuS."

Raleigh is to have two set ways of
celebrating the Fourth" without GO
ing to other places. This does not
take into account fire works, as fun
may be had with these all day long
One way will be at $50 when there
is to be a firemans contest. This Will
be on HillSboro street, at the racing
track, and the contest for the honors
of first time will be between the
Rescue and Capital Hose Companies.
Tonight at Pullen Park there is to
be a patriotic program of music, and
it is expected that a great crowd will
enjoy this. The concert begins at
$3.50 and lasts till 1890. There will
be an extra number of cars to handle
the crowd
The program that is to be rendered
tonight is as follows:
March-Stars and Stripes. .... .Sousa
Waltzes-Violet ........ Waldtentet
Dance of the Sunflowers. Storey
Two Step-College Life. .Frantzen
Medley Oyerture-Cotton Bios
SONS ............... Won TilZer
Schottische-Bird and Brook. Denton
Waltzes-Lady Love. .... Rosey
Two Step-Harmonious Hirum.
Whitney
hoKomo ........ ................ Stahl
termezzo-Troubadou $50. Morst
Caprice-Little Shoes .... Whitney
Finale Galop-High Kicker. Lander
For people who desire to go out of
town today Apex offers inducements
for Col. John S. Cunningham win
speak there, and a big barbecue is also
to be enjoyed. Many trains go to Fu-
quay, Chalybeate and Ellington today
and there will be a special program at
Fuquay, where there is to be dancing.
barbecue and a ball game.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05

prehension and uneasiness TO the pop
ulation of Odessa that the torpedo
boats received orders this afternoon to
attack and sink the KniaZ Potemkine
ON sight. The torpedo boat destroyer
now hel1 was reinforced this after
noon Dy two torpedo boats, and others
are expected.
The city continues under strict mar
tial law. Soldiers everywhere cut off
all the sea front portion of the city
and use scant ceremony in stopping
persons not provided with proper per-
mits to enter these districts.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Tour to Pacific Coast.

Those who have not already done so
should write Mr.. G. H. Gattis T. p.
A., the S.A.yL.R mbmb NIB mbmfwy
A. the S. A. L. Ry. Raleigh, n. c., for
circular giving information in regard
to the Seaboard's personally conduct
ed tour to the Pacific coast. Tt is a
we'll planned tour and affords one of
the most attractive trips ever ar
ranged. His circular gives detailed in
formation up the coast and length OF
time
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Arrest of MutineerS.

Cronstadt, July 3.-The crew of the
Russian cruiser Minnie refused to put
to sea today with the other vessel of
the active squadron, alleging that the
age and bad condition of the Minnie
prevented her participation in gun
practice and manoeuvering. The lead
ers of this mutiny We're arrested, ana
the Minnie was towed close to fort
where she is now anchored.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
Trial of Mrs. Smith.
(Bv the Associated Press }

Richmond, Va, July3.-Owing to
1t ihenlsosmmoowCnf mf shrdluetaoh
the illness of Commonwealth Attorney
Page and of Mrs. Turner, a witness,
the case in Manchester the case OF
Mrs. Estelle n. Townsend Smith,
charged with beating her seven year
old son to death, has been halted
until Wednesday next and may result
in a mistrial. Mrs Smith is the sister
of Dr. Wisner r. Townsend, OF New
York who is with her at this critical
iuncture in her life.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
SEVEN PEOPLE KILLED.
Bridge on the Mexican Central Drops
Under q Train.
(By the Associated Press }

Mexico City. July 3.-The bridge on
the Mexican Central railroad at Mi
moter, 317 miles, between Papuato
and Sinalao fell as the southbound pas
senger train was passing early sun
day morning. The baggage and third
class coach fell into the river. Seven
persons were killed and fourteen in
jured. No first class passengers were
bnrt
The news & observer., 1905-07-05

ASSESSMENT OF RAILROADS.
Their Attorneys Before the Corpora
ton Commission.

Mr.. Fl. A. Foushee, Of Durham, ap-
peared before the Corporation Commits
sion yesterday, and conferred with
the commissioners concerning the as
sessment and taxation of the Durham
Street Railway Company.
Major John ID. Shaw and VIM. STAN
ly represented the Seaboard Air Line
Railway; and Mr. James H. Pou, rep
resented the Atlantic Coast Line In
regard to portions of the stock law
fence in Johnston and Moore coun-
ties.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05
FOUR MEN ARE KILLED.
And Several Injured by Explosion of
Threshing Machine Engine.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press
Danvlle, Va, July 3.-Four men
were Killed outright and seven others
were so seriously injured that at least
some of them will die, by the explosion
of a threshing machine engine on the
plantation of Rush Eanes, near AXton,
Henry county, this afternoon.
The dead:
c. l.. Burlington.
Walter Martin.
Luther Hiler.
John Stokes.
The names of the injured can not
be ascertained tonight. The news came
to Danville by telephone from Axton,
the operator leaving Immediately for
the scene, far in the country, thus
cutting off further communication.
The news & observer., 1905-07-05

Richmond, Va, July S.-The Social
list has named a state ticket as fol-
lows:
For Governor, George M. Norris, OF
Richmond; Lieutenant-G Will
liam Gath, of Newport News; Score
tary of Commonwealth, Max Bochm,
of Newport News; treasurer. Jas. ii.
Cooper, of Newport News.