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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-08

lN township in the heart
of Pennsylvania, is
fighting a silent battle for his life
against the dread power of the
Malta.
He is Father Antonio Cerutti, once
of Florence. The scene of the grim,
silent battle between the priest and
his little knot of devoted followers
and the most vengeful secret society
of robbers and assassins in the world
is Carbonate, one of the line of
ordinarily peaceful, workaday little
townships that lie along the Lacka-
wanna valley.
Practically unaided by the police.
Father Cerutti has for ten months,
by day and night, sustained only by
the sense of an exalted purpose, bat
tied with the forces of the Malta,
meeting craft and cunning with the
tact and acumen of a high intelli-
gence. And in every hour of these
ten months, from the night that he
effected the capture of the ruffian
and bully, local agent of the
Mafia's head center in New York,
who had demanded money on pain
of death, his life has hung by sin
gle hair.
He knows that the fat of the
Malta, immovable and unalterable as
the stars, that he shall first be mark
ed with the sign of the cross and
must then die. has gone forth: he
realizes that. save for the devotion
of one stalwart, brave man. Joseph
Ceupa, he stands alone.
And yet, sir" he says, with a
smile, radiating a quaint humor, Il
am by the providence Of God alive,
my face is unmarked by the cross,
and | am unframed"
He knows that Joseph Ceupa, mas
ter of all the secrets of the Malta,
matching cunning against cunning
and device against device, stands as
bulwark between him and the
stilettos of his enemies, and that
did Joseph fall he would be left de-
fenseless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-08
With Their GUN Weapons

The Malta In New York heard.
and issued the first challenge.
Twenty agents, supplied with
money, went to Carbonate, and,
with the aid of a padrone, got work
In the mines or on the railroad. and
began the battle. Ceupa was al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-08

Italy, Carriccio was released. Every
effort to induce him TO admit that he
was the man who had followed
Father Cerutti had Teen fruitless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-08
For Revenge Upon the Priest

was now bent upon one object, re-
venge And here the familiar meth
DDS of the organization were brought
into play. There was a lull Of four
weeks more, and Father Cerutti, who
had been reading by his library
table, suddenly looking up, saw by
the light Of the lamp figure crouch
ing on the inside of window in the
rear room. Lifting the lamp he step
ped into the inner room, and as he
crossed the threshold the figure leap
ed through the open window and
was gone.
This was the signal for guard
upon Father Cerutti's home Two
armed men, one at the rear door,
one at the front door, watched over
the sleep OF the priest.
Ceupa, lodging flying shots in
dark streets, steadily pursued his
campaign. Every newcomer in the
Italian colony was watched and ques-
toned. and, his replies being uncon-
yincing, driven out
Came July and the approach of the
Fourth, bringing the annual picnic
of the Church of Mt Carmel. Father
Cerutti, in his innocent delight in
the approach of what is 10 him the
great event OF the year, had perhaps
momentarily forgotten the Malta
Not so Ceupa II was at the picnic,
he reasoned, that the men of the
Malta, never sleeping, would make
their next attack; for then Father
Cerutti would be surrounded by only
women and children He noticed,
also. that certain men, whom he sus-
pected were agents of the Malta, had
of late evinced a remarkable fond
ness for the clump of woods half a
mile in the rear of Father Cerutti's
home
Ceupa recalled the existence of a
cave in a bank OF trees a hundred
yards in the interior of the woods,
and for two nights, hidden in under
brush, watched. By his side were
four chosen aides.
The night of July brought the
crisis. With the setting Of the sun
seven men, apparently coming from
as many different points, crept into
the clearing outside the cave. IN
the center OF the group was one who
appeared to be the leader.
It heard Father Cerutti's name
mentioned in fierce anger. l saw
the men step out, saw them throw
the stilettos on the ground and
raise their hands 20 the sky, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-08

italian Secret Society
Has DeCreed Death
Of Father Antonio
Cerutti. a Oentls Old
Priest, Because He
Has Shielded His
Congregation From
It's Vengeance. :.

GENTLE old priest,
lovingly doing his ap-
pointed work among
mis- flock in a little
township in the heart
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
No Longer Fear OF Burning.

Houston, Texas. Oct 2.-Governor
Lanham tonight took positive action
and ordered two militia companies
from Houston to Edna. The orders
were secret The latest reports from
son has not been captured though the
trailers are still confident.
1t is believed that the officers may
have the negro in hiding and that the
troops have been sent to escort Monk
Gibson to Houston where there is a
mob outside the Jail. Adjutant Gen
eral Hulin has ordered a special train
for himself and has gone from Austin
to take command.
Mr.. Beasley. the father of the MUIR
dered Mrs. Conditt, took the field in
person at the head of twenty-five ne
groes upon whom he believes he can
rely. He thinks that he can achieve
results by having trusted blacks with
him that he would not with white men
as the negroes livir~ about Edna are
now very sullen and refuse to impart
any sort of information.
The dogs were supposed during the
day to have taken Gibson's trail sew
eral times, but it never led to any re-
suits With the troops at Edna, there
is no longer possibility of burning,
but it is tolerably certai~ that the ne
gro will be put to death If he is caught
in the timber by any posse. These
men are very wear yand sore from the
long chase and they are not in con-
dition of mind to turn the negro over
to the officers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
A JUDGE MOBBED
Forced to Rescind an
Order for Arrest.
Efforts to Suppress Gambling and IL
quor Selling Lead to Jndge
Guihiel Being Dragged
From an Engine.
(By the Associated Press. J

Denver, Colo, Oct. 1.-The specta-
Gle of member of the judiciary be-
ing dragged about by a mob and fore
ed to rescind an official order ended a
day of turmoil at Brighton, Colo, the
county seat of Adams County, auJoIn-
ing the city limits of Denver. A. III.
Guthiel, county judge, summoned the
mayor, marshal and members of the
town board before him today and lec-
tured them for their alleged failure to
enforce ordinances against gambling
and Sunday liquor selling. Following
this he ordered the sheriff and MAJ
shall to gather the slot machines in
the town of Brighton; and when they
reported later that they could only
find one, Judge Guthiel deputiZed two
men to arrest them for contempt. In
the meantime both the sheriff and
the marsha. disappeared.
The report of the judges action con-
corning the two peace officers spread
through the town and caused much
excitement Citizens began to gather
on the streets, and, fearing for his
personal safety, Judge Guthiel board
ed Union Pacific freight engine as
1t was pulling train slowly through
the town. a mob gathered around the
engine and Judge Guthiel was drag
Ged from the cab. He was told that
he must rescind his order of arrest
against the sheriff and marshal and
upon being assured that he had al
ready done so the judge was re-
ii
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

place and this city to Raleigh tomor-
row night, and the railroad has made
arrangements to bring $50 or zoo per-
sons down.
Others secured tickets for smaller
numbers, but in about every instance
the names of the individuals who We're
to use them, in cases where tickets
were wanted for more than ten, were
shown.
Mr.. Upchurch last night said thai
he had probably made a mistake in
permitting any person to buy more
than four tickets, and hereafter that
no one would be allowed to get more
than four no matter how large
mans family might be, as he intended
to prevent any rumors of speculation
on tickets. This rule, he said, will OBJ
tain today in the sale of both the matt
nee tickets and the balcony tickets
for the night performance.
Mr.. Upchurch said that those who
did not have an opportunity to get
tickets to the night performance can
see the same performance in the af-
ternoon at the matinee at a cheaper
price. He guarantees this perform
ance to be identically the same as
that at night.
Both sides of the balcony have been
reserved for the whites at night, giving
the negroes a chance to see the per-
Torrance in the afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED.
A Sample Bottle Sent FREE by Mail

DR.. Kiimers Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in
promptly curing kidney, bladder and
uric acid troubles, rheumatism and
pain in the back. 1t correctS inability
to hold water and scalding pain, in
passing it, or bad effects following use
of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes
that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to go often during the day
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp Root is not recommended
for everything, but if you have kidney,
liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you
will find ii just the remedy you need.
Ii you need a medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists in
fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You
may have "a sample bottle of this great
kidney remedy, Swamp-Root, and a
book that tells all about it and its great
cures, both sent absolutely free by
mail Address DIR. Kilmer & Co. Bin
ghamton, n. Y. When writing, be sure
to mention that you read this gener-
Gus offer in the Raleigh Daily News
and Observer. Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name, Swamp
Root. DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root and
the address, Binghamton, n. Y, on
every bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.
Rev. DR.. Paul Whitehead Preached
Sermon at New Methodist
Church.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
Morganton, N c., Oct. 1.-THE Nor
canton Methodist church which has
been in use for some time but which
has only recently been freed from
debt, was formally dedicated yester-
day by Rev. Paul Whitehead, d. d.,
of Norfolk. Dr. Whitehead based his
sermon on the fifteenth verse of the
ninety third Psalm and his discourse
was impressive and deeply earnest.
At the evening service, the pulpit
was occupied by Mr. Bruce Craven,
whose subject was Parasite" The
text was the thirteenth verse of the
third chapter of Second Corinthians
and it was used as the foundation for
a strong plea that our da lives
should be worthy of Gods purpose in
creating mankind. A large congrega-
ton was present at each service, and
close attention was manifested.
Rev. r. d. Sheriff., the pastor, is
closing his fourth and last years work
on this charge. He has done faithful
service and has greatly endeared him
self to all the people of Morganton,
who are already feeling regret that his
residence here is near it's end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
TROOPS ARE OUT.
People Were Preparing to
Burn Gibson.
Reported From Edna That as Soon s
the Negro Was Captured He Would
be Rushed to the
Stake.
(By the Associated Press.)

Austin. Tex. Oct. 2.-Adjutant Gen
eral Hulin, this afternoon. upon re-
ceipt of information that mob condi-
tons were growing alarming at Ed
~. Texas issued a call for mobili-
zation of the local military comSa-
MES here and at Houston and is ?"
ranging to leave tonight on special
train for the scene of the trouble
One company will be taken from here
and three from Houston, represent
ing all told $50 men. The troops are
being rushed to the front attendant
upon the announcement from Edna
that the people are preparing to
burn the negro, Monk Gibson. ae
soon as he is returned to Edna.
He is now surrounded somewhere
in q thick forest. according to re-
ports. The Rangers were also order
ed out post-haste this evening to pro-
ceed to Edna on a special train.
Monk Gibson is the negro who
Murdered Mrs. Conditt and her four
children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
MISS RETHER TONIGHT.
One of the Most Attractive Platform
Artists i'm the South.

Raleigh pleasure-lovers have long
looked forward to the coming of Miss
Edna Dorothea Rether, one of the
most popular of Southern platform
artists, impersonators, and interpre-
ters, with keen expectancy. She has
a. repertoire of large account, and
speaks with charm and splendid pres
ence and natural expression selections
containing the most pathetic, humor-
Gus and intensely dramatic thought
embellished with gestures that with
Miss Rether, become the very poetry
of emotion.
Miss Rether appears tonight in the
Olivia Raney Library Hall, and a
large audience should greet her. She
is accompanied by the Tyler sisters
two very accomplished violinists.
Course and single tickets are or
sale at Kings drug store. Seats may
be reserved at any time Monday OF
Tuesday.
Single tickets, Soc; Reserved seats
25c. extra.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
SHAW SPEAKS IN RICHMOND.
He Opens the Campaign of the iepub-
leans I'm Virginia.
(By the Associated Press. }

Richmond Va, Oct. 2.-Hon. Leslie
NJ. Shaw, Secretary of the Treasury,
arrived here early this afternoon and
was met at the railway station by a
number of prominent Republicans, in
Guiding State Chairman Slemp, Mar
shall Treat, District Attorney Talley,
Postmaster knight, Senator j. y. Har-
man, Collector Lowry, Edgar Allan,
Jr., and Joseph P. Brady. The party
then took carriages for the Jefferson
Hotel, where luncheon was served and
after this a sightseeing tour of the
city was made under the pilotage of
Mr.. w. NJ. Habliston, president of the
National Bank of Virginia, in the lat
ter's automobile, the touring party
consisting of Secretary Shaw, Mr..
Habliston, Mr.. Brady and Mr.. Lowry.
At six o'clock the Secretary dined
with Hon. L. L. Lewis, Republican
nominee for goevrnor of the State,
and Mr.. Talley and at nine O'Clock
Mr.. Shaw addressed a large and fine
audience at the Academy of Music.
.IU;gc Lewis presided at the meeting
IA Mr.. Shaw was preceded in the
speaking by eX-Congressman Yost. who
made a strong appeal for purity of
elections and for the choice as gov
ernor of Judge Lewis.
Mr.. Shaws audience was remark
able for tho almost entire absence of
the colored element. which has gem
orally heretofore been so conspicuous
a feature of Republican meetings, and
for the number OF leading citizens
bankers and prominent business and
professional men-of this Democratic
community who were present. There
were quite a number of ladies also in
the audience.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
BABES IN TOYLAND.
of Nfusic Thursday Evening,
October 5th---A Superb En-
trayaganza.

Manager Upchurch has completed
arrangements for the presentation
here next Thursday evening of Babes
in Toyland," the big musical extrav-
aganza which made such a sensation
In New York last season. 1t will be
seen with al. of Hamlin &, Mitchell's
stars.
The company numbers over seventy
people, the most prominent of whom
are: Rudd Ross and Grace Hazard.
The organization comes direct from
the Majestic Theatre, New York. The
production in point of magnificence
and magnitude has seldom been equal
ed and required small army of car
penters and electrical experts to prop
erly mount it. and has made a sensa-
ton wherever presented.
"Babes in Toyland'' is Glen Nc
Donoughs clever atization of the
fairy story Babes in the Woods" and
the brilliant music is by the famous
composer, Victor Herbert.
There are so many songs in Babes
in Toyland" that every taste is graf
flied. Among the brilliant musical
numbers which Victor Herbert wrote
for this most pretentious effort is the
now world famed ''Toyland March"
And these must not be forgotten-"I
Can't do the Sum-" over which New
York raved. Beatrice Barefacts,"
Don't Cry Po-Peep." There are many
others, however, which charm every
one who hears them.
The all-star cast who will present
this great success of Victor Herbert's
and Glen McDonough's here is headed
by Budd Ross and Grace Hazard.
There are seventy other people in the
huge supporting cast and many of
them for years have been prominent
in New York theatrical circles.
Babes in Toyland" travels eXclu-
sively by special train. four cars being
used for the company's baggage and
scenery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
TICKETS TO CHE CLANsMAN."
New Rules Will Hereafter Govern
Sale of Tickets No Actual Spec
uIatiOn known.

There were persistent rumors yes
terday to the effect that certain per-
sons had effected a corner on theatre
tickets to "The Clansman." and some
unfavorable criticism of the manage
ment resulted. An investigation
showed that several persons mad Sc
cured more than ten tickets, and that
one party purchased sixty tickets and
another sixteen. All these tickets
have been subscribed by individuals
in Louisburg and Wake Forest Col
lege, and a special train has been
chartered to bring the people from
Louisburg and the towns between that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
Nseas
GIFT OF MILLIONS
Rockefeller Hands Ten to
Educational Board.
This Gift, Which Was Announced Last
Iune, Was Made Yesterday ina
Series OF Checks for Enor-
nous Sums.
nous Sums.
lBy tn Associated Press.


New York, Oct. 2.-The $10,000,00(
gift of John d. Rockefeller to the
General Education Board which was
announced last June was paid to the
board by Mr.. Rockefeller in cash to-
day. In his letter of last June Mr.
Rockefeller announced that this gift
would be forthcoming on the first OF
October in cash securities at his OPP
ton and the cash was turned over tC
the board today.
The ten million dollars were deliv-
cred to the executive committee OF
the board while in session. by F. L
Gates, a representative of Mr.. Rookie
teller and also a member Of the com
mittee. The payment was made in
series of checks made payable tO
George Foster Peabody, treasurer oil
the board. Six Of the checks were foI
one million and two for two millions
each.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
BY REDUCED MAJORITY.
Higgins, Republican Nominee for Con-
gress, Wins Over Thayer,
Democrat.
DIV the ASSOCIATED Press. J

New Haven, Conn, Oct. Edwin
W. Higgins, of Norwich, Republican,
was today elected to Congress over
Charles F. Thayer, mayor of the same
city, who had the Democratic nomi-
nation, the majority with few towns
missing, being about 1900. The in
teresting feature of this contest was
that Mayor Thayer carried his own
city which is strongly Republican.
Two years ago Congressman Brande-
gee carried the district by over 1000
votes, while last fall his majority was
nearly 1000 larger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
Peckham Committed to Jail.

Saratoga, Oct. 2.-Frederick A.
Peckham. of New York. who is under
Indictment in connection with the
cotton report scandal was today
brought before United States Com
missioner Charles NJ. Dawson and
surrendered by his bondsmen. Peck
ham was placed in custody of depu-
ty United States marshal who has a
commitment which requires Peckham
to secure further bail in default of 1t
to go to Jail.
Peckham later was committed to
the county Jail at Ballston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
NEW INDICTMENTS FOUND.
They Arc Against Holmes Haas and
Pecllham. Pcckham Goes to Jail
lRv the Associated Press.l

(foy the Associated Press.
Washington, Oct 2.-The Federal
grand july today reported new in
dictments in the cotton crop report
leakage cases against Edwin S.
Holmes, Jr.. former associate statis-
tician of the Agricultural Depart
ment, Frederick a. Peckham and Mo-
ses Haas, OF New York. They cover
the same ground as the old indict-
ments but are believed to be more
specific and have been prepared with
greater care. The indictments were
prepared at the instance and with the
cooperation OF former District Attor-
ney Beach, now holding the position
of special attorney for the Depart
ment of Justice in the cotton leak
age cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

IHtse IIdIIIS VIII COIISISI OF UdSbdSC
car and twelve coaches on WedneS-
day and Thursday, and will take on
passengers Weldon to Kittrell on
Wednesday, and Weldon to Greystone
inclusive on Thursday. One extra
coach will be provided on these trains
Monday and Tuesday, October 18th
and 18th.
On Wednesday the 18th extra
coaches will be provided on Nos. 498
and 445 and 29 and 80, Oxford to
Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
STRIKE AT NORFOLK.
Longshoremen Out and Great Difficult
ty in Loading vessels.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, Va, oct. 2.-The strike
among the 200 colored longshoremen
employed by the Merchants & Min
ers' Transportation Company here is
still on and the company is having
great difficulty in loading and unload
ing its ships The KershaW arrived
from Boston this morning ana only
sixteen men went to work unloading
the vessel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
CORBEIT BUGGY COMPANY.
Will Make Big Exhibit at the State
Fair.

Yesterday the Corbett Buggy Com
pany, of Henderson, engaged large
space in Machinery Hall to display
their buggies. and will make a dis
play that will attract the attention OF
every visitor to the Fair The Cor
bett Buggy Company has grown rap
idly and has come to be one of the
foremost manufacturing concerns in
the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
A CLUE TO THE MYSTERY.
Police Think They Have Name o
Man Who Bought Dress
Suit Cases.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

Boston, Oct 2.-What the police
consider an important and promising
clue to the solution of the winthrop
dress suit case mystery developed to-
night. The officers believe they have
learned the name of the man who
bought the two dress suit cases at the
Southend pawnshop and they have Sc
cured photograph of the suspect. 1t
is possible, they say, thdt an arrest
will be made tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
DON'T FORGET THE DATE.

The State Fair at Raleigh embraces
the week of October 16th-21st inclu-
sIvc. On Thursday, October 10Th.
President Roosevelt will deliver an
address at the Fair Grounds. This
will be the greatest Fair In the history
OF the State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
SPECIAL TRAINS ON S. A. l..

The Seaboard announces that on
account of the North Carolina State
fair Raleigh, n. c., October 16th-2 1st,
1905, they will perform special train
services enumerated below.
Special Train from LOuisburg, We'd
ncsday and Thursday, October
18th and 10Th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

The receipts of the office of Inter-
nal Revenues here for the past month
are reported as follows:
Lists, $271,03: spirits stamps, $14.-
503.S3,; cigars and cigarettes, $15,-
1880; tobacco, $162.192.24: special
tax $745.42; total. s193,497.20.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

Gatesville, N. c., Oct. 2-Mrs; Mary
a turner, widow of Davlo turner
confederate veteran. IS dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

declared that he believed Lonard was
honest and that he would aid him in
any way he could.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04

Many a weak man has good inten-
tions, but isn't strong enough to carry
them out.