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The news & observer., 1905-08-22
Attorney Wanted Him to
"Give Negro Chance"
NOTHING BUT JUSTICE
The Governor Said That the Lowliest
Darkey in The State Will Receive
the Same Justice as the Wealth.
lest White Man. But it Mill
hn Iuc&ioo
be Justice.

During the progress of the hearing
of the attorneys of Will Adams for a
cOmmutation of his sentence to life
Imprisonment yesterday a remark of
Mr.. William Is. Snow, of counsel for
the negro, struck fire from the Gov
ernor, and brought from him a state
ment that will be appreciated by
every man in North Carolina.
The examination of the witnesses
was nearly over and Governor Glenn
had just stated that he would review
very carefully the testimony that had
been given him typewriter, even if 1t
took him till after midnight to do it,,
and would consider it thoroughly.
Il want Justice" said Mr.. Snow,
and continued: II want you to give
that man an opportunity to save his
neck"
Governor Glenn looked astonshed,
and exclaimed: 1T is wrong, sir, for
you to say anything like that. Didn't
tell you that | would read that tes-
timony, even if it takes me till mid
night to do it? You cannot, or would
better not, expect me to set aside in
one breath and consider absolutely
at naught what has been definitely
determined by two fair and impartial
juries the judge. solicitor and by
the Supreme Court. | respect these
authorities. What you said is wrong
The humblest negro or the lOWliest
white man in North Carolina Will re-
ceive the same justice from me as l
would give the WealthieSt white man.
It's no use to make statements like
that. Mr.. Snow"
Mr. Snow replied that his motive
had been misunderstood by the Gov
ernor, and his contention was that
the Governor should place no value
upon what had been determined by
other courts if he had doubt in his
mind as to Adams guilt, and that he
should in no manner be influenced in
the least by the decisions of jurics,
judges or the Supreme Court in reach
ing his final conclusion in the case.
Another Rcprievc.
AS Governor Glenn will be absent
from Raleigh several days this week,
and Messrs Elmer Shaffer and Snow,
attorneys for Adams, desire further
time to prepare and strengthen their
cause. the Governor decided to grant
another Teprieve to Adams. this to
the 14th of September. The case will
be heard again before the Governor
August 29th at II o'clock. Bridges,
the husband of tho murdered woman,
will be here at that hearing. The at
torneys for Adams are endeavOring to
raise the presumDtiOn that the crime
was committee - Bridgers, and a wit
ness, a negro, examined before the
Governor was asked by Mr.. ShaffeI
if there had not been constant quarrel
ing and fights between Bridgers
and his wife, the murdered woman.
The man answered that if tn Nre had
ever been any bad feeling ctwCeu
them he did not know it.
jerry Smith, another negro, voIun-
teerer that he had known Bridgers
and his dead wife four years just pre-
ceding the Woman's murder. They
lived in happiness and peace, he said,
and both were smart and industrious.
On the night of the murder Bridgers
went to him he said, and asked him
to help capture Adams. Dunst said
Bridgers was sober that night.
The news & observer., 1905-08-22

A girl hasn't the heart TO refuse an
old man after giving TO a younger
one.
The news & observer., 1905-08-22
SELECT BOARDING HOUSE.

Mrs. Wiley Nj. Rogers calls attention
to the tact that this large house
within half square of the capitol, has
been newly painted, papered and furn-
ished, AMI is open for bosrders by the
day, week or month. Large and airy
rooms. Reasonable prices. Within
one-haIf a square of the capitol.
118 n. Wilmington ST..
The news & observer., 1905-08-22
lust aMOMENT

We do not expect to tell
you all the good qualities
and point t S o f our
The news & observer., 1905-08-22
Schedule Effective May ii, 1903.
NORTHBOUND.
SOUTHBOUND.

T.. E. REID, G. 7. Il,
Chester, 5. G.
T.. T. NICHOLS. Gen. Mgr.
The news & observer., 1905-08-22
Agricultural Society Bonds

8-6-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
RECEIVED MANY CALLERS.
Secretary Hay Congratulated by Visit
ing Diplomats.

Secretary Hay has relieved Secretary TAFT
of the important function of holding down
the lid" during the absence of President
Roosevelt from the national capital. He
spent today at his desk in the State Depart
ment as usual, and had host of callers.
This is diplomatic day in the departmental
routine, and practically all the foreign rep
resentatives in the city improved the cp-
pertunity to call on Secretary Hay and u.s.
sure him of their personal qualification at
his restoration to health. Among those who
made social or business calls were: Baron
Mayor des Planches, the Italian ambassa-
dor; Gen. Morteza Khan, the Persian min
lister; Senior Calderon, the Bolivian minister !;
Senior Walker-Martinez the Chilean minis
ter; Senor Calvo, the minister from Costa
Rica; Senior Portela, the minister from the
Argentine Republic; Mr.. Brun, the minister
from Denmark; Baron Bussche- -Hadden-
hansen, charge of the German embassy;
Senior Veloz-Goiticoa, the Venezuelan
charge. and Mr.. Adhemar Delcoigne, secre-
tary Of the Belgian legation
In accordance with an unbroken custom
the Secretary received all of these visitors
separately in turn in the large diplomatic
room adjoining his private office.
Owing to the extremely hot weather 1t is
probable that Secretary Hay will leave
here tomorrow afternoon for his summer
home on Lake Sunapee, n. H., and COM
plete the rest cure" prescribed by his ply
sicians. While there he will be in easy ac-
cess of the mails and telegraph, and can
readily transact any important business re-
Quring his personal attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
STARTLING DISCLOSURES.
Further Developments Expected From
Insurance Department.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, June 22.-FurtEer in
teresting and startling developments may be
expected before Superintendent of Insurance
Francis Hendricks gets through with the
Equitable Life Assurance Society. The re-
port Just submitted by Mr.. Hendricks Is
only preliminary one, which does not con-
tain many matters relating to the manage
ment that are under investigation. but are
unfinished. These lines Of investigation may
produce. is 1t understood, as interesting ex-
hibits as those to which investigation has
been completed sufficiently to be included
in the preliminary report.
It is understood that the experts of tie
state insurance department who are at Work
on the society's books will require four ana
possibly five months to complete their ex-
animation of the companys financial al
fairs.
whether in the meantime another pre-
Iimtnary report will be presented is uncer-
tain Mr. Hendricks said today:
ssYou may notice that this is a preliminary
report on the investigation of the Equftaoie
Society At a meeting in New York In Nay
I stated to q number of insurance conimiS-
sioners from different states that would DO
able to present report on its mana cement
by June To- In consequence of this staie-
ment felt obliged to submit this report TO.
fore had fully completed the Investigation.
There are several matters In reference 10
the management that are not finished and
Of which / was unable to get the facts for
this report. which will be gone into during
the examination which Is now In progress
aS 20 the financial condition Of tho sooiety."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
HELD TO BE INVALID
DECISION BY JUDGE HENDERSON
ON PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ROCKVILLE. Md, June 22.-The hearing
in the case of Willis B. Burdette, chairman
of the republican county committee for this
county, against the supervisors of elections,
which was an action brought to restrain
the supervisors from holding the approach
ing primaries under the provision of the
primary law passed at the last session OF
the legislature was resumed in the circuit
court here today before Judges Henderson
and Motter That interest in the matter
has not abated was shown by a large at
tendance of representative members Of both
parties at the opening of the case several
weeks ago.
A general demurrer to the bill filed was
overruled, and the attorney for the super
visors was given until today to file his an
swer. The bill alleged that the law as
signed by the governor was not the one
that passed the legislature, and that certain
changes made between the time 1t passed
the legislature and its presentation to the
governor were such as to open the doors
for fraud and corruption That the section
in which the errors occurred should be
stricken out, thus rendering the law In
operative null and void. 1t was also al
legged that the measure is unconstitutional
for several reasons.
The answer admits that errors crept In,
but denies that the charges were fraudu-
lently made or that they give legal sane
ton to fraud. and contends that the court
should strike out the clauses that were
changed and not the entire sections The
unconstitutionality of the act is also denied.
The testimony in the case heard today sim
ply showed that the changes had been
made, and it was established that the en-
crossing room of the house of delegates
was responsible.
Chief Clerk Smith cf the house of dele
gates. Walter 4. johnson, member of the
house from this county; Albert j. Almoney,
reading clerk OF the state senate. and Rob-
ert G. Hilton clerk to the board of county
comm ssioners for this county, were the
witnesses heard.
Thomas Dawson and Alexander Kilgour,
for Mr. Burdette, and Thomas NJ. Talbot,
for the board of supervisors, argued the
case at considerable length. Judge Hen
derson announced that the court held the
act to be invalid, and stated that written
opinion would be flied later.
The case will be taken to the court OF
appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
THE MARY ROGERS CASE
HABEAS CORPUS PETITION DE-
MED BY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE.

BRATTLEBORO, VT, June 22-The
habeas corpus petition of Mrs Mary M.
Rogers, under sentence of death for the
murder of her husband, was denied by
Judge Wheeler, sitting as justice Of the
United States circuit court today.
In his opinion Judge Wheeler criticised
the proceedings of the state with reference
to Mrs. Rogers and her case. He could not
see, however. that he was justified in order
ing her discharge from custody. 1t Is un-
derstood that an appeal to the United
States Supreme Court will be taken and
that pending a decision by that body, Mrs.
Rogers, whose reprieve by the governor ex-
pires tomorrow. will not be hanged.
Later Mrs. Rogers attorneys formally
hled an appeal Judge Wheeler announced
his readiness to grant it. but said he would
not sign the necessary papers until o clock
this afternoon in order that Gov. Bell might
have an opportunity again to reprieve Mrs.
Rogers. At the same time the judge de-
clared that II the governor did not grant
further reprieve the court would issue an
order returning Mrs Rogers to the custody
OF the United States marshal pending
decision on the appeal.
Counsel for Mrs. Rogers said this morning
that she would not be hanged tomorrow
under any circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
ARM|ST|CE QUESTION
st. Petersburg Opinion That
It Rests With Japan.
PEACE PARLEY PLANS
COUNT CASSINI TO LEAVE HERE
UPON RosEN's ARRIVAL.
He Will Have No Part in Negotiations
-Nelidoff May Not Serve Ow-
ing to Infrmities.
PEACE FARLEY PLANS

ST. PETERSBURG, June 22.-The Russ
says it is authorized to say that Count
Cassini the retiring Russian ambassador at
Washington, will not participate in the
peace negotiations. but will leave the United
States Immediately en- the arrival of Baron
Rosen his successor.
From Independent sources the Associated
Press confirms the statement of the Russ
that Count Cassini will have no part in the
peace negotiations.
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff Is indisposed
1t is understood his condition is not serious,
but his physician was called in last night
and ordered the minister not to leave his
bed room today There is no intimation,
however, that this win appreciably delay
the pending negotiations. The question Of
temporary suspension Of hostilities seems
to rest with Japan. In the meantime the
chancellories of St. Petersburg and Tokyo
are occupied with the selection of the plen-
ipotentiaries. AS stated in these dispatches
last night, 1t can now be regarded as settled
that they will number three on each side.
An important consideration requiring ad
justment is the desire of each country to
appoint negotfators of equal rank, and this
Increases the proba biEty that NJ. de Witte,
president Of the committee of ministers,
may be one Of the Russian plenipotentiaries
If Japan names the Marquis Ito, president
of the Japanese privy council.
1t Is possible that M. Nelidoff the Russian
ambassador at Paris, may not go to Wash
ington. AS dean of the Russian diplomatic
corps he was the first choice OF the foreign
office, but he is of advanced age and his
health is not robust. Besides, NJ. Nelidon
Is exceedingly bad sailor, and It Is still
an open question whether he may not ask
to be relieved of his mission. In such an
event 1t Is considered certain that Baron
Rosen will be appointed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
ATTRACT LITTLE ATTENTION.
Official Comment on Mr.. Bowen's Latest
Statement


The sensational charges of Herbert w
Bowen, United States minister to Venezuela
until dismissed recently by President Roose-
welt, are attracting but little attention in
Washington. The administration regards
the case as having been closed with the dis
missal Of Mr.. Bowen. and government off,
cals are not inclined to enter into even an
informal discussion with Mr.. Bowen as to
the merits of the claims which he has made,
and the charges and allegations he is ex-
pected to make In the future.
Mr.. Bowens charges were fully ex-
pected by government officials here, al
though 1t was not known just what course
Mr.. Bowen would pursue in his effort to
have his side of the case put before the
public.
Mr.. Bowens charge, made In the state
promotion was made to him by the
State Department soon after he had
filed the charges against Mr.. Loomis, and
that this action was an effort to bribe him.
and that he refused to leave Caracas be-
cause he desired to investigate the charges
against Mr.. Loomis, is characterized as alb
solutely absurd. In the first place It is
pointed out, Mr.. Bowen at that time was
not offered a promotion, but he was merely
told that, owing to his unpleasant relations
with the government officials of Venezuela,
he might have the mission as minister to
Chile. He was told that he could go to
Chile or stay in Caracas, Just as he chose.
Nothing was said to him at that time con-
corning any plans of the President to ulti-
mately make him the ambassador to Bra
I'll, and he did not know such was the
Fresidents intention until just before he
was recalled to Washington. "A transfer TO
Chile could scarcely be termed a promo
ton, and Mr.. Bowen was told that he could
do as he pleased about going.
Mr
saying that he did not care to leave Ven
ezuela under fire, thereby giving President
Castro. his bitter enemy, the satisfaction of
having him desert the Venezuelan capital:
1t was stated emphatically today that no
offer OF promotion was made to Mr.. Bowen
at the time Of which he speaks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
CONTINUOUS OVATION
President the Guest of Will
liams College Today.
ADDRESSED ASSEMBLY
FROM THE STEPS OF CHURCH AT
WILLIAMsTowN.
Feature of Exercises Was the Confer
Ing OF Honorary Degree-speeches
on the Return Trip.

WILLIAMSTOWN,M Mass, June 22-Pres-
ioent Roosevelt who reached here last
evening after busy day at Worcester
spent the night at the home of President
henry Hopkins OF Williams College which
institution today will confer upon the Presi-
oent the somewhat unusual degree of l..
h D., doctor of letters) The weather this
morning was cloudy. but there was a prom
Ice OF fair skies. The town is filled with
visitors, which include large numbers OF
the college alumni and relatives and friends
of the graduates.
Inc president who was greatly refreshed
by quiet nights rest. faced dav ~, no.
IVY, winch according to ARRANGEMENTS
called not only for his participation In the
commencement exercises but the daliyer,,
OF an address to the people of WilIiams-
toWn. an early departure on his return to
nr Nv asiiie TON with speeches to he made at
North ADAMS and Pttsf1eld, and possibly
other places. as his train passed througb
Drove Over the City.
during the morning the President and his
party were driven about the town and into
the berkshire country beyond Former
secretary OF War Root and former AM
bassador Joseph H. Choate, who were here
10 receive the degree of LID. from W.T.
nams College, were members of the narty
Inc cordialfty of the people was displaved
at every point as the President passed
Ihe drive ended in time to give the Pres
ldent a few moments leisure before the
procession was formed on the college
grounds prior to the commencement exer-
cises in the Congregational Church
Long before the hour fixed for the exer-
cises the church was thronged AS the
academic procession. headed by the Pres,-
dent and Dr. Hopkins. entered the church
the audience rose and remained standing
until the President was seated on the
platform.
Feature Of Exercises.
The feature of the exercises was the con-
ferring of the honorary degrees Prof
Richard Austin Rice. on behalf of the board
or trustees, bestowed them. Besides the
President, former Secretary Root and form
er Ambassador Choate the recipients of
degrees included Stephen b. L. Penrose of
Whitman College, state of Washington.
doctor of divinity.
Each one named was cordially received
by the audience, the Presidents reception
amounting to an ovation. President Roose-
velt delivered short address and at the
conclusion Of the exercises the President
proceeded to the steps of the church where
he addressed large assemblage
Off for North Adams.
At the close of his address to the public
the President had luncheon and shortly
afterward boarded his special train for
North Adams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
DEGREE FOR MRS. FAIRBANKS.
Rev. DR.. Welch Installed President of
Ohio University.

DELAWARE, Ohio, June prev Dr.
Herbert Welch, until recently pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Mount Ver-
non. N. Y, and widely known in the east
was today formally installed as president of
the Ohio Wesleyan University at this place.
The ceremonies were simple, and included
brief addresses by distinguished guests, the
presentation of the keys of the university
to the new president. and his inaugural ad-
dress
During the morning the regular COM
mencement exercises were held, 1913 degrees
being conferred on the graduating class and
a number of honorary degrees being an
nounced. Each speaker represented par
ucular interest or organization.
Bishop Henry Spelmyer of Cincinnati
voiced the greetings Of the Methodist Epis-
copa1 Church; President Hunt of Dennison
University. Granville, Ohio, spoke for the
Ohio colleges: Governor Myron r. Herrick
represented the state of Ohio; Vice Presi-
dent c. w. Fairbanks. who graduated here
in 1872. was the speaker for the alumni; DR..
w. V. Kelly of New York, editor of tho
Methodist Review, spoke for the press: j.
M. Patttson of Cincinnati of the class of
1869 represented the business world; e A.
Jones, Ohio commissioner Of education
spoke for the state educational interests
and Prof. Rollin Fl. Walker of the class of
1888 welcomed the new chief on behalf Of
the faculty.
Chairman d. 8. Gray of the board of trus-
tees spoke for that body, and in their name
formally presented to President Welch the
keys OF the university.
Mrs. Cornelia Cole Fairbanks Of the class
Of 1872. wife OF Vice President Fairbanks,
was given the honorary degree Of master Of
arts, the same degree being conferred on
Miss Mariana Young OF Japan. President
Guy Potter Benton of Miami University and
President Edwin Holt Hughes OF Depauw
University received the degree of doctor
Of divinity. Others receiving the divinity
doctorate included Dustin Kemh OF Buenos
Ayres James William Magruder of Portland,
Me-; William Albert Mansell, president Of
Bareilly Theological Seminary of india;
John F. Mcconnell Of Brooklyn. and Chris
tan r. Havinghorse of Findlay. Ohio. The
degree of doctor of laws was conferred on
former Gov. Geo. w. Atkinson of West Vir-
ginia, Prof. A. F. Dollar of Tufts College,
Massachusetts. Frank w. Gunsulus of Chi
cago Charles e. Jefferson of New York
city and Prof John w. White of Harvard
College.
Rev. ]. l.. McElroy of Columbus. Ohio
was chosen to fill the new theological chair
endowed by Mrs. Morris Sharp of WASH
ing c. H.. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME
Wilmer Beavers Death Near Alexan-
dria to Be Investigated.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 22-Wilmer
Beavers, middle-aged resident of Fair
fax county. was found dead at his home
near this city this morning under cir
cumstances which will be investigated by
coroner's jury and probably by the
county court. William Simpson. about
forty years old. neighbor of the dead
man. has signified his willingness to give
himself up for hearing in connection
with the affair, but he had not been taken
into custody up to this afternoon. Simp-
son and Beavers, 1T is stated, had trouble
Saturday night near Beavers home, when
Simpson struck Beavers over the head
with the butt end of shotgun.
It is stated that Beavers went home
from this city drunk and ran his wife and
five little children out of the house. The
whose home is close to his neighbors,
and he started to investigate. His ap-
pearance, 1T is said, enraged Beavers, who
fired at him with shotgun.
When the two were close together
Beavers pointed the gun at Simpson and
again pulled the trigger. but the weapon
failed to go off. Simpson, 1t is stated then
wrested the gun from Beavers and struck
him over the head with the breech, in
flfcting a scalp wound.
Beavers returned to his home, later
coming to this city and receiving surgical
attention. His wound was not considered
necessarily. serious, but he pulled the
dressing off and behaved like a madman.
Getting more liquor, he returned to his
home, when his wife was unable to do
anything with him.
Mrs Beavers and the children had to
remain away from home, but last night
about IL o'clock she returned. finding her
husband raving. This morning early she
again visited the premises and discovered
the dead body of Beavers prone on the
floor. Magistrate Richard Triplett has
been notified, and an inquest will be held
this evening.
Beavers and Simpson are both well
known here Excepting his drinking hab-
its, Beavers had a good reputation, as has
Simpson. The latter has a large family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-22
INTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA.
Georgetown and Wisconsin Crews Ex-
pected at Poughkeepsie Today.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, June 22-With
the arrival Of Georgetown and Wisconsin
today. the six colleges which will compete
In the intercollegiate regatta will be here.
Wisconsin, 1t Is understood from the
meager reports which have reached the
east, has one OF the best combinations to
represent her in the senior event that has
ever been sent here. This report. however,
has been heard so many times, when the
Badgers have finished well in the rear on
the day of the race. that the coaches do
not fear the westerners to any great de-
gree.
The Badgers will have the sympathy of
the great majority of the people who are
not directly attached to any of the COLI
leges. They always do. People admire
their spirit, and feel that 1t should be re-
warded by win In one or the other of the
events. Even the college men, after giving
their best wishes to their own institution.
as is natural. say: If we don't win we
would like to see Wisconsin get something
out Of the race