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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
MRs. MAYnRIcK cooL, KEEN.
The Man Who Attempts TO Pump Her
Needs Gray Matter i'm Plenty.
- the Assoclated Press.l }

Washington, March 29.-The testi-
mony Of Mrs. Florence Maybrick IN
the taking Of depositions In the case
of her mother. Baroness Won Roques,
against David w. armstrong and others
involving valuable tracts Of land 10
Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky,
was concluded today.
Mrs. Maybrick displayed marked ca
pacity for avoiding direct answers to
the rigid questioning TO which she was
subjected. She declared with respect
TO the signing OF certain papers In
prison which were brought to her by
Consul Potter, that she was imperfect
~ informed as TO the communications
that passed between Mr.. Maybrick and
her mother, that she simply signed
the documents without any clear
knowledge of the transaction. Upon
being pressed for more direct
answer. Mrs. Maybrick insisted that
when she signed the papers she did
not know the nature of their contents.
The defendant produced a number
OF letters purporting TO have been
written by her mother, Mr.. Potter, and
others before and during her impris-
onment, but she expressed her inabii-
ity to identify the handwriting OF any
one of sixteen years ago. The im-
preston of my mothers handwriting
prior TO my release" she said. els too
dim for me 10 identify any letter"
She would not state even that TO the
best Of her knowledge and belief the
letter shown her was by her mother.
saying that a statement Of the kind
would be too definite.
Counsel for the plaintiff objected to
a question If Mrs. MaybriclS had re-
ceiyed q pardon from the British gov
eminent but the witness nevertheless
cautiously replied that she had papers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
LET ALL NATIONS
COME AND JOIN US
Well Celebrate the Birth
of a People.
THIS He PROCLAIMS
President Roosevelt Invites the PeO-
pie Of the World TO Participate
in the Celebration to be
Held in the Vicinity Of
Jamestown.
jamestown
CBy tho Associated Press.)

Washington, March 29.-The Presi-
dent today issued proclamation In
viting the nations OF the earth to be
represented by their military organi-
cations and naval vessels at the cele-
bration TO be held in the vicinity of
Jamestown. Va. from May IS. until
November 1907. The proclamation is
as follows:
BY the President of the United
States of America:
\ Proclamation.
Whereas the Congress of the United
States has passed an act approved
March 3. 1906, and entitled "An act
TO provide for celebrating the birth
OF the American nation. the first per-
manent settlement of English-speaking
people on the Western hemisphere by
the holding OF an international naval.
marine and military celebration in the
vicinity of jamestown on the waters
OF Hampton Roads In the State of Vir-
ginia. to provide for the suitable and
permanent commemoration of said
event and TO authorZe an apprOpria-
ton in aid therefor and for other
purposes"
And whereas section OF the said
act reads as follows
Section 3. The President of the
United States Is hereby authorized 20
make proclamation OF said celebra-
ton, setting forth the event To be
commemorated, inviting foreign ma
tons 20 participate by the sending of
their naval vessels and such repre-
sentation Of their military organiza-
tions as may be proper"
Now, therefore. l. Theodore Ruose-
velt President of the United States.
by virtue Of the authority vested In
me by said act do hereby declare and
proclaim that there shall be inaugu-
rated i'm the yea1 1907 at and near the
waters of Hampton Roads. in the State
OF Virginia. an International naval,
marine and military celebration. be-
ginning May 3, and ending not later
than November /, 1907. for the pur-
pose of commemorating i'm a fitting
and appropriate manner the birth Of
the American nation; the first perma-
nent settlement of English speaking
people on the American continent
made at jamestown, Virginia, on the
18th OF May 1907. and In order that
the great events of the American his
tory which have resulted therefrom
may be accentuated to the present and
future generations OF American citi-
zens.
And, in the name of the govern
/ do therefore invite all the nations
of the earth TO take part In the com-
memoration OF the event which has
had a far-reaching effect on the course
OF human history. by sending their
naval vessels to the said celebration
and by making such representations
Of their military organizations as may
be proper.
In testimony whereof, I have now
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States 10 be affixed.
Done in the city OF Washington.
this twenty-ninth day Of March, one
thousand nine hundred and five. and
I'm the independence OF the United
States. the one hundred and twenty
ninth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
BY the President:
Alvey A. Adee, Acting Secretary of
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Standard Company In
VestigatiOn Comes.
LIPS ARE TIGHT SHUT
II is Known, However, That the Rail-
roads Will be Drawn Into ths
Inquiry by the Federal
Grand Jury at To.
peka, Kansas.
lBy the Assoclated Presa.l

Kansas City Mo-. March 29.--The
Journal today says;
The Standard OH Company Is TO un-
dergo grand jury Investigation by
the Federal government such as the
beef trust is now burdened with In
Chicago The oil trust Investigation
is to take place in Topeka. according
to a government official here and is
To begin IN couple OF weeks Tnei-
dentaliy the railroads are 20 be drawn
I'm. A grand jury was drawn at Topeka
a few days ago ostensibly 10 look
after the regular criminal business Of
the Kansas Federal court. 1t win at~
tend 20 that business. but its real task
is TO investigate Standard OH methods.
Great secrecy Is maintained I'm regard
To the matter. The names Of the
jurors will not be given out.
From tho same source IL Is learned
that Commissioner Garfield viii aid In
the grand jury investigation in kan
saS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
A FUNERAL TRAIN
Mildred Lees Body Car
ried NOrthWard.
An Escort of Confederate Veterans
Accompany the Dead and The
Car 0VerillOws With Offer
iugs Of Flowers.
(By the AssoeIated Press.l }

New Orleans. March 29.-Escorted
by delegations from the various Con-
federate associations and the Ladies
Confederate Memorial Association. the
body OF Miss Mildred c. Lee the
youngest daughter of Robert T.. Lee
was taken today from the residence
Of Mrs. William Preston Johnston 10
the Louisville & Nashville depot
whence the journey to Virginia was
begun. There was a large gathering
of old soldiers. of friends of Miss
Lee and of citizens 20 pay their trib-
utes of respect to the dead. The car
i'm which the body was carried was
filled with flowers. many of them
wrought into magnificent designs. An
escort of Confederate veterans accom-
panied the body. (which will be met at
Atlanta by Colonel Robert Lee. (.
brother OF Miss Lee. The interment
is expected to be at Lexington. Va
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wARsHIp TO co TO HAITI.
Its Business Is TO Protect American
Interests There.
(By the Associated Press. )

Washington, March 29-An Ameri-
can man of war will be sent to Port
Au Prince to protect American inter-
ests. This determination was arriv-
ed at today when the State Depart
ment received a cablegram from Min
lister Powell saying that serious trouble
is pending I'm Haiti and 1t is doubtful
whether the authorities can maintain
peace and order on March 3st and
April 1st The State Department inn
mediately requested the Navy Depart
ment to dispatch war vessel to Port
Au Prince.
The Navy Department, Ii is stated.
probably will send the cruiser Newark,
Admiral Sigsbee's flagship at Guam
tance is but $50 miles and the latter
port can be quickly reached. Tho
Brooklyn is expected to arrive at
Guantanamo tonight or tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
TEN WITNESSES HEARD.
Armour Says Connor's Indictment II
Result of Grave Mistake.
(By the Associated Press }


Chicago. March 29.-'ren witnesses.
several of them employees Of Chicago
packers, were heard az today's ses-
sion OF the special grand jury investl-
eating the so-called beef trust All
the witnesses were subjected 90 rigid
examination as 20 whether they had
been approached by outsiders since
being called as witnesses.
John Il. Shields government witness
In the case against Thomas ]. Cou-
nors. Armour's general superintendent
indicted on charge OF trying 10 In
fmence a witness was nut under 81 600
bonds today to appear at the July term
Of the United States District Court.
when the Connors case Is set for hear
ing. Shields signed his own bond and
left for New York tonight
In a statement given out tonight 3.
Ogden Armour, the head OF Armour 4
Company. declared that the indict-
ment returned against Connors 'is the
result OF grave misunderstanding as
to the facts" Mr.. Armour SAYS;
Mr. Connors assures me and have
every reason 20 believe him that he
did not as charged in the indictment
attempt in any manner 10 tamper with
Shields in performance OF his duty tO
appear before the jury and give evi
dence on any subject Of which he
might have knowledge"
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Japan's Terms Rigorous.
tBy the Associated Press }

Paris, March 29.-Although infor-
nation is lacking. it is asserted in we'll
informed quarters that Japan has per-
mitted Russia to learn that the peace
conditions will be severely rigorous
and Will not be responsive to the re-
cent sentimental plea TO Japan's mag
nanimity. In particular ii is said that
Japan's indemnity figure is $500. .000,-
600 and that this stupendous sum has
proved so staggering TO Russian di-
plomacy that it is the chief cause why
the peace preliminaries do not ad-
vance TO a decisive stage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
BIRDS FLY.
A Page Out of dead :
wood Dick"
Two Boys Convicted Of Robbery and
Sentenced 10 States Prison,
Escape Down a Rope
of Blankets.
Especial to News and observer.)

NSHENFsKF 70 -NNNs NIIN VWHVtNNFsF
Asheboro. n. c., March 29.-Two
white boys, Dallas Pritchard and Ed.
Leach. escaped jail here TODAY BY
making an opening in the side wall OF
the jail with a piece OF iron and let
ting themselves down I'm blankets TIED
together. These boys were convicted
cf the robbery of G.. g. Hendricks
store here and sentenced 10 one year
each I'm the peaitentiary.
The case Of Pritcnard against the
Southern Railway is being tried now.
This IS an action for damages TO tim
ber on account OF fire last April.
Court will probably adjourn for the
term tomorrow.
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4 PICTURE sELLER KILLED.
The QtsarreI That Led 10 His Death
Was About Portrait
(Bv the Associated Press. !

Memphis Tenn. March ga
special from Newton. Miss. says:
w. r. Smith, travelling representa-
tive of a portrait company was shot
and killed by Ray Tucker, a contrac-
tor and builder. The tragedy occur
red IN the outskirts Of the town
Tucker was driving when he met the
picture agent and asserts that Smith
was attempting to draw a revolver
when he (Tucker) fired.
A difficulty had arisen between
Smith an9 fucker over a picture the
latter had ordered from the agent and
which Tucker refused 90 accept on the
ground that IL was unsatisfactory.
Tucker was arrested. Smith lived at
Meridian. Miss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
For Peace. But Prepares For War.

(By the Associated Press)
St Petersburg. March 29.-2 p. m.
Russias attitude was described today
by prominent diplomat as follows:
THE government is now for peace,
but continues TO prepare for war"
The whole situation with reference
to the prosecution OF the war is be-
ing carefully considered from every
viewpoint by a commission sitting un-
der the presidency of Grand Duke
of the situation, military, naval, finan-
cial. transportation, Siberian and Dip
lomatic is being covered. The COM
missions report, which is expected TO
be completed In ten days. Will be pre-
pared by Grand Duke Nicholas Nichol-
aievitch and Generals Grodekoff and
Kamaroff for submission to the En-
perOr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
NOW HEAR PEACE'S
SNORT Of DISGUST
No Cession of Territory,
no Indemnity.
THUS SPEAKS RUSSIA
Peace Seems to be the Dream OF
French Bankers. Roosevelt Has
Not Been Asked to Use His
Good Offices. Iapan's
Terms are Rigorous.
lRv the Associated Pres. }

st. Petersburg. March 29.-The AS
sociated Press is in a position TO an
nounee that a step in the direction of
peace actually has been taken. Rus
sia. has Indirectly made known to Ja-
pan the negative conditions upon
which peace may be concluded. name
ly: no cession of territory and no in
demnity. leaving Japan TO determine
whether negotiations can be begun
upon that basis. No reply from Ja-
pan has yet reached the Russian gov
eminent.
The above represents practically all
the facts obtainable. Through what
channel or what channels Russia in
directly communicated with Japan
the Associated Press is not in posi-
ton 10 state definitely. although there
is reason to believe that it is through
the United States.
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No FYghting Of Importance.
80 49, AssooLated -. }


ST Petersburg. March 30-(Thnrs-
day)--f a. m.-There has been no
lighting OF Importance latterly Re-
connoissanees establish the fact that
the Japanese are gathering IN heavy
forces twenty miles south of Siplng-
hal, evidently intending TO attack the
Russian position at Sipinghai. The
Russians are strongly fortifying there,
and apparently expect 10 make q
stand. The country between is como
paratively clear Of Japanese.
The Japanese are approaching
Kirin threatening communication Ia
the ussuri district.
The number Of Chinese bandits Is
constantly augmenting
Chinese continue to report that
Field Marshal Oyama has Issued i
proclamation fixing the date for the
occupation Of Harhln as April 0. but
this prediction. III actual Is appar-
entity improbable of fulfillmenl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
TOOK $500 From q Letter.

Jacksonville. Fla. March car
thur r.. Whitner. a young man be-
longing 20 a prominent family here.
pleaded guilty IN the Federal Court
today to taking five hundred dollars
frcm a registered letter. Whitner VAS
employed in Jacksonville post office as
night registry clerk when the larceny
was committed last summer. He was
given r sentence CT one years impris-
onment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News Circulation

originated. 1t was found to be in the
back part OF the place where there
We're stored hundreds of bales of hay.
II was a stubborn fire, but Che fire.
men fought bravely and have the fire
under control at this hour. IL is not
known what the loss viii be. but it is
estimated AZ from three TO six thous-
and dollars. They have insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Postmaster Pound Short.
(Ry the Assoelated Press.

(By the Associated Pressl
Jacksonville. Fla. March evil
liam ID. Bali. former postmaster at
Orange Park. fourteen miles from
Jacksonville. was indicted by the Fed
eral grand jury today for embezZle-
ment. He was charged with being
short in his accounts TO the govern
nent IT also developed last week
that he was short i'm his accounts as
treasurer of the city OF Orange Park.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
THEY ARE ASKED TO RESIGN.
Members Panama Commission Comply
TO Give Roosevelt Free Hand I'm
Reorganizing Board.
(By the Associated Press. )

Washington, March 29.--Under di-
rection from the President, Secretary
Taft today sent a note 20 Admiral
Walker, chairman OF the Panama ca
nal Commission. requesting the mem-
bers OF the commission 20 tender their
designations. The note follows:
'The President directs me ask the
members OF the commission 10 hand
I'm their designations I'm order that he
may have free hand I'm re-organizing
the commission. Please wire General
Davis requesting that his resignation
be forwarded"
The designations have been sent TO
the President.
The purport OF Secretary Taft's
note was cabled TO General Davis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
warship squadron Sighted.
an the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Durham, Metal. March 29.-The
British steamer Dart which arrived
here today from Rangoen: February
IS. reports having passed March 19
thirty warships anc fourteen colliers
eteaminw eastward 2an miles north
east of the Island Of Madagascar.
liz is apparently confirmed that the
Russian Second Pacific Squadron COM
manded by Vice Admiral RojestVen-
sky left NosSi iSe Island Oft the north
Continued on Page Six.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
NEITHER HAS ASKED Us.
No Appeal From Russian or Japan 10
Help End the War.
(By the Assoeiated Pics. }

Washington. March 29.-Neitacr
Russia nor Japan has asked presi-
dent Roosevelt To assist them in end
ing the war. So far as the Washing
ton government is aware Emperor
Nicholas has not yet weakened in his
announced decision ''to prosecute the
war to the bitter end
The genuine wish of this govern
ment for peace in the Far East is not
based upon selfish interests. Ameri-
can financiers have not overloaded
themselves with the bonds cf either
cf the belligerent nations. Washing
ton believes that il is TO the advantage
OF both belligerents that the Far East.
ern war come to a speedy end and
anything that this government can do
TO brng il about would be done glad
~. From the outset OF the war the
President has taken the position. as
has been repeatedly announced by
Secretary Hay. that he will do any
thing in his power to assist Russia
and Japan TO n peace basis when his
services shall be acceptable tc the
belligerents. But il is authoritatively
stated that no official OF the Washing
ton government ambitious to pose
as the mediator between the Car and
Mikodo. II is the feeling here that
Russia and Japan should negotiate di-
rectiy ard avoid IN international con-
ference. This opinion also prevails in
Berlin. Indeed Japan has recently re-
oeived an urgent warning against in
direct negotiations lest they lead to
an international conference the re-
suits of which might prove disastrous
TO the iterests of both belligereuts.
France Works for Peace
There is authority for the statement
that France is diligently striving 10
end the war and for six weeks past
negotiations of the most confidential
character have been in progress be-
tween Paris and st. Petersburg. Even
diplomats Of the highest rank have
failed TO obtain from NJ. Delcasse. the
French foreign minister. the results of
these negotiations. bat it can be an
nounced on the same authority that
Count Lamsdorff. the RUSSIAN minis
ter for foreign affairs. has within a
week admitted that he had IN gem
erai way outlined to NJ. Deleasse the
general terms along which Russia
might consent 10 consider peace.
Japan Blocks the Move.
Advices from Europe tell of the fear
prevalent there il certain quarters
that the activities Of Lamsdorff and
Dclcasse are directed toward an inter-
national conferente e TO be held i'm snles.
neutral European capital. such as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Britt end White Matched.
lBy the AssoeIated Press.l

(By The -AssoClaIed Press.
San Francisco, March 29-James
Britt, of this city. and Jabez White, of
England. have been matched to fight
twenty rounds before the Yosemite
Athletic Club on April 25. They are
to go under Marquis of Queensburg
rules and must weigh i'm at 33 pounds
at o'clock on the day of the con-
test.
Britt has gone 10 Harbin Springs.
He viii train at Larkspur i'm Marin
county
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IIay Is ~ Glbrartcr.
lRv the AsaocLaLed 80. }

Gibralter. March 29.--The White
Star Line steamer Cretic. from New
York. March 49, for Naples with Sec
Tetary Of State Hay and Mrs. Hay on
board. arrived here this morning. In
an interview MI. Hay said he felt
much better than when he left New
York. lie thoroughly enjoyed his
trip.
Although Secretary Hay has iui-
proved he has by no means recovered
his health.
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Col. Jacob Green Dies.
81 the Assoc.a4ed Pressl

(Ry the Associated Press.)
Hartford. Conn. March 29.-Colonel
Jacob l.. Green president of the Con-
necticut Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany died today of apopleXy at his
residence here. lie was born i'm 1897,
During the Civil War he served with
the Seventh Michigan regiment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
FIRE AT GoLDsBoRO.
The Messrs. lee Hsve a Blaze i'm Their
Place of Business
Especial to News and Observer. )

Goldsboro. N. c.. March 29.-An
alarm Of fire was turned in from box
SIS, at the Bank of Wayne corner to-
night at $ O'Clock. The fire was
found TO be In the wholesale establish
ment Of Messrs. Henry and Nj. l.. Lee
who conduct business on West Walnut
street. 1t is not known how the fire
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Raleigh Vas Asked for Aid.

Chief of the Raleigh Fire Depart
Thcnt Walter Woollcott, received dur
ing the fire a telephone message from
Louisburg asking him to bring the
Raleigh fire depaI tment to the assist
ance Of that place. Immediately upon
receipt of this message. Mr.. Woollcott
got the Capital Hose Company i'm read
mess. arrangements being made with
the railroad. The services of the
company was not needed. however.
and IL did not go.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30

Kansas city. No, March 2s.--The
Kansas city Athletic Club basket ball
team tonight defeated the German u.
M. G. Al. team Of Buffalo. In the second
game Of the series by the score OF 80
to IS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30

Stockholm where peace negotiations
might be conducted. 1t is said that
this move has. i'm q measure. been
blocked by the refusal of Japan 10 give
any indication as 10 the peace terms
she would accept until positively as
sure6 i'm the name of the Car him
self, that Russia is prepared TO nego-
tiate in good faith for peace. Not only
docs Japan insist upon this assurance
but she prefers 10 negotiate directly
with ~ Petersburg
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-30
Ihree Nations opnose.

and Japan. opposed 10 an international
conference to end the war the belief
IS strong i'm Washington that success
ful peace negotiations will date from
the dag s.. Petersburg communicates
with Toxic direct. The Washington
government is aEertly Watching for the
opportunity TO assist Russia and Ja
pan in getting into diplomatic COM
munication Thus would an interna-
tional conference he avoided and the
United States would be in better po-
sition TO insist upon the maintenance
of the integrity and administrative
entirety Of China. No negotiations i'm
volving an attack upon this principle
can be acquiesced in by the Uniteo
States.
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Japan Blocks the Move.

Advices from Europe tell of the fear
prevalent there IL certain quarters
that the activities Of Lamsdorff and
Delcasse are directed toward an inter-
national conferent 10 be held i'm solee
neutral European capital. such as