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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
SHFOR PLANTERS
The Cotton Warehouse
System Discussed.
The Executive Committee OF The South
ern Crlton Association Has NOT
Yet Worked Out the
Problem.
(By the Associated Press

MemIhi enn., June 30.-Cotton
Warehouse system through which
moncy ca. be advanced to planters
on cotton held for a minimum price to
be determ ned by the Southern Cotton
Association was discussed at today's
session of the executive committee of
that association. No definite plan has
been worked out but several PROPOSE
lions are under consideration. Presi-
dent HarVie Jordan opened the meet
ing with a speech congratulating the
Southern farmer who, he said, had
already accomplished much through
organization.
The executive committee of the
Southern Colt IN Association adjourned
late this Afternoon without having de-
cided on any definite plan regarding
the proposed system of bonded ware
houses for storing the staple. The
next meeting of the committee will be
held at Asheville, N. c., the first We'd
nesday in September A report On
salaries of officers was read by the
finance and auditing committee. This
which was adopted, fixed the salary
of the president of the association at
$4,000 a year and requires the execu-
ton of a So, 600 bond. Clerks and stem
ographers must be paid by the presi-
dent out of his salary. No remunera-
tion is to be given the vice-presdent
now a salaried officer, except when
he acts as president for which SER
vice he will be paid on the same basis
as the latter The secretary Will re-
ceive a salary of $4,000 a year and
the treasurer will receive ? per cent
of the amount of the receipts and dis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
JOHN H. HAY DEAD
He Passed Away at 1925
This Morning.
CBy the Associated Press. }

Newbury, n. H., July 1.-Secretary
of Statet John Hay died at 1925 this
morning. The signs Immediately pre-
ceding his death were those of pull
monary embolism. Mr.. Hays con-
dition during all of Friday had been
entirely satisfactory.
The bulletin of Secretary Hay's
death was signed by Chas. l.. 81 I'D
der. MD, and Fred T. Murphy MD.
Mrs. Hay and Doctors Schudder and
Murphy were at the Secretary's bed
side when the end came. The Secre-
tary babe goodnight to his wife and
to his attending physicians about 10
o'clock last night at the close OF one
of the best days he has had since his
illness. The local trouble was clear
ing up satisfactorily according to Dr.
Schudder
The Secretary suffered none of the
old pains in his chest which charac-
terized his earlier illness He had
been perfectly comfortable all day ana
happy in the anticipation of leaving
his bed for the greater freedom ana
comfort of a couch. AT IL O'Clock ne
was sleeping quietly.
A few minutes after IL O'Clock ne
called the nurse who at once sum
moned DR.. Scudder.
Both DR.. Scudder and DIR. Murphy
FASTENED to the bedside. The secretary
was breathing with difficulty and eX-
pired almost Immediately afterwards
at 1925.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
WALLACE MAKES A STATEMENT
Work In Panama was not
Financial One.
(By the Associated Press)

New York. June 30.-John +. Wal
lace, who resigned as member and
chief engineer of the Panama Canal
Commission. whom Secretary TAFT
charged with leaving the canal WORK
at critical moment. gave Il state
lnent to the Associated Press tonight.
replying to Secretary Taft. After
making the statement public Mr.. Wal
lace left the city. He said he was
going to take a much needed rest and
vacation and did not expect to return
during the summer.
Mr.. Wallace would not make public
any of his future plans, and said that
the work he is-to take UP will be an.
nounced by the officials of the organi-
zation with which he is to become con-
nected, when they deem it proper.
Mr.. Wallace says:
THE primary causes which led me
to tender my resignation as chief en-
gine+r of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission were underlying and funda-
mental, andI must emphaticaliy res@ht
the charge that my motive in leaving
the work was n financial one.
"A careful consideration of the sub
ject had brought me 10 the decision
that shGrld di-connect myself with
the work at the earliest possible date
that it could be done without embar>
f-aSsment to the administration for
this decision except thai i'm fairness
should say that they involve no criti-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
And the Mutineers Laid
Down Their Arms.
NOT A GUN WAS FIRED
kruger's Squadron Entered The Port Of
Odessa, and Its Formidable APP.
pearance QuelIed the Revolt.
The Revolution Apparently
Flash in The Pan.
Flash in The Pan.
(By the Associated Press

Odessa, June 30.-Without firing a
gun or making the slightest show of
resistance the mutineers on the Kniaz
Potemkine hauled down the red flag
and surrendered the battle ship to
Vice Admiral Kruger's squadron which
arrived here at noon today.
1t was an anxious moment for Odes-
sa as the squadron of five battle ships
and seven torpedo boats with their
crews at quarters and their decks
cleared for action steamed within
range of the Kniaz Potemkine, the
flagship flying signals which read
Yield or be sunk"
The KniaZ POtemkne started
in the direction of Laneron
Point. near Oddessa, Every
one expected the opening of an en-
gagement. but instead long inter-
changes of signals were begun
the mutineers apparently parleying 10
obtain favorable terms. Finally the
battleship stood in closer to the squad
ron, the vessels of which formed a
circle around her. Later the squadron
resumed formation and headed out ~
sea- the KniaZ Potemkne returning to
her anchorage accompanied the Eka-
terina ii Whic placed a prize crew on
board.
The terms of surrender cannot be
learned as boats from the shore were
not allowed to approach, but 1t Is
thought that the mutineers received
promises that the punishment prescrib
ed by the naval rules would be nit
igated to some extent. The Ekaterna
III remains in the harbor.
The city is still in a state of fever
sh anxiety. All the hotels are guard
ed by troops and further reinforce.
ments have arrived. All reservations
on outgoing trains have been taken
four days ahead.
During a demonstration after the
funeral of the sailor Omiltchuk yester-
day four persons were killed and sew
eral wounded. Many arrests have
been made.
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fight The city was like an armed
camp. Troops barred all the APP
proaches to the harbor and were
bivlouaclng in tents in Cathedral
Square and four batteries of artillery
well supplied with ammunition had
been placed in the park and at LANCE
ron.
The populace. astir at dawn rapidly
availed Itself Of every house top or
eminence commanding a view OF the
harbor. The Kniaz Potemkine was
soon seen steaming to meet the squad
ron, exchanging signals as she pro-
ceeded
Then to the establishment Of all Ad-
miral Kruger's five battleships passed
out of sight and the excitement of
the town grew more intense. At
noon the squadron returned in line
and was now accompanied by several
torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
StroyerS.
Again the Kniaz Potemkine started TO
meet the vessels, and another RAPID
exchange of signals took place, appar-
emily in a secret code, for they could
not be read from the shore.
The Kniaz Potemkine was seen TO
be clearing for action and the squad
ron to be manouvering In battle array,
continually signalling until the rebel
battleship on her broadsides pointed
towards the town and the squadron
as if threatening to shell Odessa should
she be attacked by Kruger's ships. IN
addition to his seeming reluctance to
destroy SO fine a battle ship, Admiral
Kruger was apparently animated by
a desire in case he should be com
PEELED TO open fire to fight further sea-
ward. Later the squadron was OBJ
served to send ten boat loads of ma
rines towards the Kniaz Potemkine,
apparently to take possession of the
mutinous ship, for it soon became
known that they had surrendered un-
conditionally afser, ii is said, vailiiy
demanding amnesty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Seaboard Air Line Railway Passenger
Department. Weekend and Sun
day Excursion Rates.

The Seaboard announces commence
ing. June 1st., they will sell weekend
ticket from all points to mountain re-
sorts in Western North Carolina, In
Guiding Lincolnton, Shelby, Ruther-
fordton, Hickory, Lenoir, Blowing
Rock and Chimney Rock.
From all points in North Carolina
tickets will be sold for all trains Sat-
urday and for Sunday forenoon trains.
good returning Monday following date
of sale, except tickets to Blowing Rock
and Chimney Rock, which viii be sold
for Friday and Saturday trains, good
returning up to and including Tuesday
following date of sale.
Tickets from Wilmington, N. c., to
Cliffs, Hickory, Lenoir and Lincolnton
will be sold Friday and Saturday, good
returning following Monday.
Tickets will be withdrawn from sale
after Sunday, September 10th.
For rates and timetables apply to
any agent or
CHAS. H. GATTIS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Raleigh, N. G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
THE KNIAZ Is DEFIANT.
A Dispatch Saws She Hat Not Surren-
dered and Has Been Joined by
Another Vessel.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, July IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Odessa dated early
this morning asserts that the Kniaz
Potemkine has not surrendered. The
dispatch says
1T was reported by the authorities
by the Kniaz Potemkine had surren-
dered Internationally, but it is now
confirmed that she was joined by the
battleship Georgi PobiedonosetZ
whose officers were made prisoners.
Both vessels are anchored in the roads
and are using searchlights vigorously
as If expecting an attack from the
squadron which is about fifteen miles
distant.
The commander of the troops has
received telegram from the govern
ment ordering him to sink the rebel
ship without regard to a possible bonn
bardment.
Il have information regarding this
second mutiny on absolutely reliable
authority"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
The Grit of Stevens.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
ST. Paul. Mimi. June 3O.-John T.
Stevens was chief engineer of the
Great Northern Railway from 1896
until 1908. with the exception of one
year. from 1898 to 1899, during which
time he went into private business. On
leaving the Great Northern he became
second vice-president of the Rock Is
land road Mr.. Stevens principal
work which made for him a record
with the Great Northern was dore
while he was engineer of construction
in 1899 when. with two Indian guides
and a pack mule. he started from AS
sinaboine to lay out the western ex-
tension of the Great Northern to the
coast. The Indians deserted him, and
his pack mule died. He continued in
his work. and after much hardship
completed the task. locating the line
as it now runs. SStevens' pass in the
Cascade mountains was named after
him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
MANUFACTURERS REFUSED.
Employees Say Better Business Justifics
Their Asking for Restoration
of Old Rates.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

Fall River. Mass, June S0.-The
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION at meeting this afternoon
refused to grant the demand of the
weavers for a restoration of wages to
the basis which prevailed prior to last
July, when a cut of IL per cent was
made. The decision Of the weavers
to demand a restoration of the old
wage scale was made at meeting
held this week. 1t was understood
that the manufacturers position that
the condition of business does not
warrant an increase, as the margin
between the cost of raw material and
the selling price of finished goods Is
below figure set by Governor Doug
lass as referee between the striking
operatives and the manufacturers at
the convention of the six months
stock, which followed the reduction.
The weavers claim that improvement
in business warrants their demand.
There is much speculation over the
question of possible strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
THE STORY IN DETAIL.
How the Surrender OF the Mutineers
Was Brought About.
(By the Associated Press


Odessa, June -(Evening y
This much dreaded day. to the sur
prise of every one passed without a
shot being fired either ashore or atioat
while the mutinous crew of the battle
ship Kniaz Potemkine capitulated un-
condtiondlly to Vice-Admiral Kruger S
squadron and at $3.50 o'clock this af-
ternoon was slowly steaming three
miles distant after Admiral Kruger s
vessels, which had already sailed and
were visible six miles away.
Exactly what happened during this
day of dramatic surprises is to a great
extent matter of conjecture, aided
by binoculars.
After the shots the KniaZ Potemkine
fired before midnight Thursday moth
ing further happened. Anxious Odes-
So awoke early to find the Black sea
squadron lying off Langeron Point,
and every one was expecting a naval
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02

cism of any act of the president or
the secretary of war"
MIR. Wallace says that his final de-
cision was arrived at in May cshort-
ly before receiving the offer from New
York. He says Mr.. Taft was laborins
rlder irritation during their inter
view and spoke In such a manner as
10 outrage his feelings and prevent
full discussion of the reasons for his
action. Mr.. Wallace denies that he
sought the place of chief engineer and
says his financial decision was not i'm
proved by taking the place. He says
it did not occur to him that he was not
free to resign. Justice to himself and
family and to his reputation as an en-
gineer required him to do SO. He said
he was willing TO conform to the sec
retary's wishes as to the time and
manner of withdrawal Mr.. Wallace
continues:
'1n regard to the situation at Pan
anna, at no time during the progress
Of the work could my relations have
been severed more OPPORTUNITY than
now and with less damage to the
work.
"A complete organization of depart
ments aRd bureaus had been effected.
W. E. Dauchy a gentleman of high
engineering attainment, who has been
chief engineer of the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad Company
and who has occupied the position of
division engineer in charge of the
Cufebra division, was upon my leaving
the Isthmus placed In charge of the
work as acting chief engineer.
THE only work which can be per-
formed after Congress at its next ses-
sion shall take some decided action, IS
the gradual increase in the organiZa-
ton and the addition of units of ma
chinery along we'll defined plan
which Mr.. Dauchy thoroughly under
stands.
1.-The simple work of excavating at
Culebra and preparing for further ex-
cavation are the only things which
could be done pending final decision
from Congress.
st have made no criticism OF per-
sonal or individuals, but do believe
that the obstacles due to the govern
mental methods required by existing
laws are so serious that they Will have
to be eliminated, if the American peo-
pie are to see the Panama Canal con
structed in a reasonable time and at
a moderate cost.
"My only desire In this statement
has been to protest against what ]
consider the unjust denunciations or
Secretary Taft, and to fully inform my
personal friends and professional
brethren who have been familiar with
my career Of the essential facts re-
lating TO this matter. | emphatically
disclaim all responsibility for the vari-
Gus statements recently published, al
legged to have been made by so called
friends.
John F. WALLACE"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
TIDEwATER AND WESTERN.
A Charter is Granted to This Pro-
jected Railroad.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond. Va, June S0.-The State
Corporation Commission today granted
charter to the Tidewater and Wes-
tern Railroad Company with capitaI
of from 100000 to $250,000. Thomas
f. Jeffries is president. G. NJ. Wilson
secretary. and T. NJ. r. Talcott, gem
eral manager. The directors include
the above and several other promi-
nent Richmonders. who recently pur-
chased the Farmville ard Powhatan
Railroad extending from Farmville to
Bermuda Hundreds. IT is said the
may extend the road to Dam
vile and Lynchburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
THE REVOLT AT LIBAU.
How the 5000 Mutineers Were Sur
rounded and Forced to Yield.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Libau. Russia June 30.-3.3O p. m.
The mutiny of blue Jackets here has
ended. The sailors after a parley with
the commander of the troops agreed
to surrender their arms and return to
duty upon the promise of better food
The number of men killed or wounded
during the fighting is not yet obtain
able.
Order has been restored here. The
city is being patrolled by troops and
marines.
The mutiny started Wednesday
night when the sailors of the first
nquipage as the naval units are now
known in Russia, revolted because the
food was bad. They were joined i'm
mediately by the sixth ninth, thir
teenth and fifteenth equipages-5,0 900
blue Jackets in ALL
The guard at first tried to oppose
them, killing one and wounding sew
eral, but the sailors got the upper
broke open stores, securing arms and
ammunition. Pandemonium followed
throughout the night. The mutineers
wrecked the barracks, attacked the
quarters of the officers and fired vol
legs at random until morning. The
city was terroriZed when troops and
artillery arrived All entrances to the
city were closed, and gradually the
sailors were driven into the woods.
where after being surrounded by In
fantry armed with machine guns they
surrendered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
SPINNING THE BLUE AIR.
Flight in an Air Ship 10y
Knabenshue.
fRv the Associated Press

Toledo, Ohio. June 30.-A remarka-
BILE flight I'm an air ship was perform
ed today by A. r. Knabenshue, who
sailed through the air, distance or
three miles, landed on top of ten
story office building In twenty-five
minutes from time of starting and
then returned to the spot from which
he started.
Business was entirely suspended
and the entire population gathered in
the streets to watch the course of the
ship. When directly over the sky
scraper, Knabenshue directed his craft
downward and alighted on the build
ing with the ease and grace of a
bird.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
NORWAY Is ARNIING.
SO Declares One JaWbrealxer of Pa
per-The War Department Makes
Denial
(By the associated Press.)

Stockholm, Sweden, June 30.--A
telegram from Tondhjem to the JaiTt-
landshx Poster announces that almost
the entire Norwegian army has been
modified. and that three classes of
CONSUMPTION are armed and in train
ing On Tuesday night, it is added
1000 infantry were moved towards
the Swedish boundary.
The Norwegian War Department
states positively tAat there is no truth
in the report thai Norway is arming
for a conflict with Sweden. The Nor
wegian troops, it is explained, are
merely undergoing their usual train
ing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Another Report of the Mutiny.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
st. Petersburg, June 30.-Reports
received by the ministry of the interior
give an entirely different version of the
origin of the knlaz Poemkine mutiny,
which is attributed TO deliberate
plot organized by twenty sailors be-
longing tot the revolutionary organi
cation. These reports placed the
number of killed during the rioting on
shore at 800, and the wounded at twice
that number.
Gossip says there has been mu-
tiny on board the battleship Tchesme
at SebaStopol.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Daughter of Irish Poet Weds.
fBy the Associated Press.l

Wy VIC @AooONIeItOu = 80
Boston. Mass, June 30.-Miss Agnes
Boyle O'Reilley, third daughter of the
Irish poet and patriot John Boyle
O'Reilley, has been married to Ernest
Hooking, professor of philosophy at
Phillips and Aver Academy. The cere-
money was performed by Rev. s. NJ.
Crothers, a Unitarian clergyman of
Cambridge, after the bride had tried
in vain to procure a Roman Catholic
priest to officiate. Archbishop Will
liams having refused his permission.
The marriage occurred at the brides
home in Brooklyn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
RENEWED BULL ACTIVITY.
Advance Largely Due to Stopping
July Notices.
CRy lac Associated Press.l

New York June 30.-There was
renewal of bull activity and excite
ment in the cotton market today with
prices making another new high
record for the season. The advance
was largely due to the stopping or
July notices and rumors of a corner
I'm that position while it was assist
ed also by further accounts of a very
strong Southern spot market and un-
certainty over the progress of the
crop. July showed the greatest adj
vance selling 80 points over the closing
level of yesterday or around 965,
while October the next strongest
month, was forced up to 9.77 over 81
points net higher.
Before the closing July sold at 9.73,
new advance of 8 points, while May
touched ten cents. Realizing caused
some recessions later, but the market
was finally steady at a net advance
of 81 to 80 points. Sales were esti-
mated at 100000 bales
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Dismissed for Grating.

New Orleans, June 30.-After an in
yestigation today, which disclosed
widespread grating by the Police De-
partment Inspector Whitaker dis
missed Captain John Cooper from the
force. Witnesses testified that gamb-
ling houses, hand book rooms, fake
auction shops and other places paid
tribute to the police department and
their specific testimony against Cooper.
Patrolman Kerwin was also dismissed
by the inspector for alleged grating.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
For Renewal of Petition.

The only objection, it was said yes
tetrday by Governor Glenn, that the
counsel for Howard and Howley, the
gold brick men. had to making public
his decision not to pardon the prison.
ers, was that they might strengthen
their arguments and gather more
Facts IN their favor as they desired
not to let the case rest final then.
The counsel has no objection to pub
licity when the case shall have been
finally disposed of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Proclamation of Martial Law.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Presss)
st. Petersburg, June 30.-1.30 a. m.
Martial law has been proclaimed In
the governments of Sebastopol, Nichol-
aieff and Erivan.
An imperial decree confers on the
Viceroy of the Caucus the rights of a
military commander with special pow
ers. the same powers are bestowed on
the commander Of the Black Sea fleet
so far as the districts of Sebastopol
and NichOlaieff are concerned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Taft and Party OFF.
lRv the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.J
Washington, June 30.-William II.
Taft. Secretary of War, accompanied
by a distinguished party, including
members Of both houses of Congress,
army officers, the daughter of the
President, Miss Alice Roosevelt, ana
others. began their journey to the
Philippine Islands at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon. The party will be in two
special cars on the regular Chicago
train over the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02

PRESBYTERIAN church, South, spoke on
the subject Of Home Missions.
The last of the UNCONVENTIONAL
group meetings for the study of mis-
sion methods considered best adapted
to each church was held today and
tomorrow there will be a union OF
mission study classes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Darling May Succeed stevens.
(By the Associated PressD

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, d. c., June 30.-W. A.
Darling, of Chicago, who is connected
with the Rock Island Railway has
been rendered an appointment to sue
coed j. f. Stevens in the work of rail-
way construction in the Philippines.
His appointment has not yet been an
nounced officially, but IT is understood
he will accept the place.