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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
BLAzED ON
ENCLOSING EYES
But One of Family of
Seven Escaped.
THEM
The Mother, Carrying Baby, Rushed
Up Stairs to Save Other Children,
Before the Husband Could Fol-
low, the Entire House Burst
into Flames.
(By the Associated Press.) J

st. Louis Mo, oct. 11.-Mrs. Alice
Hartman and her five children We're
burned to death and their home was
destroyed by fire at Port Royal, a viii
lage in Franklin county. The fire
occurred yesterday and the news of it
was first received at Clayton this af-
ternoon through a messenger.
The husband, William Hartman,
escaped from the burning building
but was unable TO save any member
of his family. The dwelling was q
two story frame building and burned
like tinder. 1t is said a defective fuc
caused the fire.
The family was aroused from sleep
by dense smoke. Hartman and his
wife and baby were sleeping on the
first floor, while the other four chill
dren slept up stairs. Mrs. Hartman
carrying her baby. rushed up stairs
to arouse the children, and before
Hartman could follow the building
suddenly burst into flames throughout,
and he was forced TO leave his entire
family to perish.
The charred bodies of the six vic
'tims were found in the ruins today.
The Oldest child was twelve years Old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE.
a Statement Issued Explains Who are
Entitled to Attend.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. 16.-The
committee on attendance for the ap-
preaching conference on immigration
and quarantine, to be held in this city
on November $40, are receiving inqui-
ries which lead them to think thai
some Slight misconception exists in
the minds of a few persons as to who
would be entitled to attend this con-
ference.
To correct this the committee de-
sires publicity be given to the fact that
all who can give evidence Of being
qualified under the call will be duly
admitted as members of the confer
ence. These are Governors Of South
ern States, commissioners Of agricul-
lures, members of Congress, mayors
OF towns and cities, one from each
institution of learning or agricultural
school, one from each newspaper or
trade journal from county, city aud
State board Of health. one from each
railway system, preferably the general
immigration agent and five delegates
from each commercial organization in
the South. In addition to these the
governors are authorized to appoint
any others who may apply to them
for that purpose. Wives and female
members of the families of members
will be welcomed by the local commit
tees and admitted to the sessions OF
the conference. A number of COM
mercial organizations have already
named their delegates and the inter-
est in the conference shows that the
attendance is likely to be beyond al
estimates that have been made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
Cut Off Civil Service En-
pIoyes' Heads.
WITHOUT A HEARING
The Cause of Removal Must, However
be Filed. Misconduct of Chauffeur
Draws From Roosevelt Far
Reaching Amendment TO Civil
Service Rules.
(By the Associated Press }


Washington, ID. c., Oct. 17.--An
amendment to the civil service rules,
sweeping and comprehensive in its
character, was authorized today by
President Roosevelt. Hereafter, a
Cabinet officer viii have the power to
remove summariiy and without hear
ing amy civil service employee iii his
department who. 40 the personal
knowledge OF the head OF thc de-
partment. has been guilty oi miscon-
duct or who s Inefficient in the per-
formance OF his Gu;ies. President
Roosevelt issued the following execu-
tive order embodying the terms OF the
new regulations:
when the President or head OF
an executive department is satisfied
that an officer on employe in the
classified service is Inefficient or in
capable and that the public service
will be materially improved by his re-
moval such removal will Oe made
without hearing but the cause of re-
moval shall be stated in writing and
filed. When misconduct is committed
in the viey and presence of the Pres
ident or head of executive department
removal may be made summarily and
without notice"
The subject was brought directly to
the attention of President Roosevelt
recently by tile misconduct OF chaut-
feur of one of the government auto
mobiles. The driver OF the auto
piloted his machine directly in the
way of the Presidents carriage and
seemed to take delight in cutting him
out of the road - ~4s
When the President learned who
the chauffeur was he said he ought
to be discharged as incapable of oper-
ating the machine. The amendment
authorized today is one Of the most
important and far-reachiRg made to
the civil service rules in many years.
1t confers upon Cabinet officers prac-
tically unlimited power as to the per-
sonnel of their departments.
head of a department may dis
charge an employee for misconduct or
inefficency with the simple state
ment to the civil service commission
that the misconduct or inefflciency is
q subject of his personal observation.
The discharged employee will have no
recourse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
RECTOR OF ST. ATHANAsIUs.
Rev. Milton A. Barber is Instituted at
St. Athanasius Church in
Burlington.
Especial to News and Observer.

NSDeCld1 To NEWS anu oDScINCi.f
Burlington, n. c., Oct 16.-The
Rev. Milton Augustus Barber was in
sttuted as rector of st. Anthanasius
church, Burlington, on yester-
day Mr. Barber recently come
from San Marcos, Texas where
he has been rector of the church
for some five yeras. He is son OF
the Rev. Mr. Barber, of Hyde county,
and is a graduate of the General Theo-
logical Seminary, New York city. Mrs.
Barber was formerly Miss Hattie Win
field and was in charge of the parish
school at Burlington during the rector
ship of Mr.. Barber's brother. the Rev.
Hobart Barber. now rector of church
in Greensburg. Pa.
The institution was conducted by
the Right Rev. Joseph Blount Ches-
hire, d. D.. who was attended by the
Rev A. b. Hunter. as chaplain, who
read the letter of institution. The
Rev. Horace T. Owen, of Haw River,
a former rector of the parish. was also
present and assisted in the service.
The sermon was preached by Bishop
Cheshire The service of the Holy
Communion was conducted by the new
rector as provided by the rubric in the
institution office in the Book of Com
mon Prayer. The keys of the church
were delivered to the new rector by
Mr.. Erwin Holt, the senior warden
Of the parish.
This is the first time that the instt-
tuition office has ever been used by
Bishop Cheshire in his diocese.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
TO TRANSFER MUTINEERs.
On Orders From Washington They
VIII be Taken to New Ham
over Jail.

Wilmington. n. c., Oct. 1e.-An
order was received today from the de-
partment at Washington instructing
that the three negro nautineers from
the Schooner Harry A. Berwind be
transferred from the Southport to the
New Hanover Jail. Shackles We're tel
egraphed for to Raleigh. and the pris-
oners viii be brought here Wednes-
day. The schooner was towed into
port here today. and Will undergo
temporary repairs so that she can pro-
ceed.
w S. Walker. a plumber died to.
night on the steamer s. c. Nj. Whit
lock. just as he arrived from Point
Caswell up Black river. He had been
up the river to buy produce and be-
came i'll with kidney trouble he was
attended by DIR. Lucas. of Curri1 and
put aboard the Sboat for wilmington
He died few minutes after the boat
reached her wharf.
The Red Mems carnival was inaugu-
rated this evening with the sound Of
the fire alarm bell and salute by the
Wilmington Division Naval Reserves.
All the shows are being literally pat
ronized tonight. and with good wealth
er the fair will be a big success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
TO SHARE PROFITS
Mill Operatives Given In
terest in Work.
In Addition They are Given a Five
Per Cent Increase in Wages
to Take Effect On The
25ih.
(By the Associated Press.)

Fall River. Mass, Oct 17.-The
Manufacturers Association today an
nounced a five per cent. increase in
wages of cotton mill operatives and a
profit sharing plan to take effect Oc-
tober 25th.
Under the present market condi-
tions the protit-sharing plan should
net an additional eight per cent. In
July, 1904, a reduction of II IL per
cent. was made and a nine months
strike followed. The present proposal
CT the manufacturers not only restores
the old scale of wages as requested, but
it makes a slight advance.
The new plan affects directly some
$4,000 employees, but it is belieyed that
il adopted. it Ultimately will be taken
up in every cotton mill center in New
England, as Fail Rivers influence in
this section is paramount.
The plan proposed by the manufac-
turers is with slight notifications that
suggested by Governor William l..
Douglass last April, when, acting as
arbitrator he brought about the set
Element of the strike.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
THREATEN CASTRO
French Warships to
Steam for Venezuela.
If Our South American Bombastes Fu.
rioso Doesn't Cry Mea CuIpa, He
May Find His Ports Block
AIDED.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, oct. 17.-The departure of
the armored cruiser Desaix from
Cherbourg yesterday for the Island of
Martinique, French West Indies, in
augurates the preparations for deal
ing with the Venezuelan question with
q strong hand if President Castro per-
ssts in his present course. The
DesaiX will stop at Brest Whero she
will be joined by the cruisers Lavoisier
and Chasseloup-Laubat. The three
warships Will proceed together to the
French West Indies, joining the
cruisers Jurien De La Graviere and
Troude now at Martinique. This will
give the division five shiDs under Ad-
miral Bevoe De La Peyrefe. The
rendezvous will be Fort de France,
Martinique.
These preparations are precaution-
airy as the officials here are still hope
full that President Castro Will make
suitable amends 1t is understood that
the demonstration, if finally reSorted
to will take the form of a blockade
OF Venezuela.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
THE CHAIN GANG CASE.
The Supreme Court Reyerses Judge
Speer ana sSuslains the
Local CouI1

Washington, oct 16.-In the case
of e. L. Wimbish VS.. Henry Jamison,
the Supreme Court OF the United
States today reversed the decision cf
the District Court for the southern
district Of Georgia. This IS the case
in which United States Judge Speer.
interfered with the sentence Of pris-
oner Jamison. by d recorders court Of
Macon, Ca. to work on the streets.
The reversal Of the case has the ef-
feet Of sustaining the local court.
The opinion Of court, rendered with
in one week from the day of argument
was the occasion Of some surprise. 1t
was contained in a few words only
and. contrary 10 the usual custom
was not even reduced 10 writing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
EXTEND THE UNION
South Carolina Taken in
to Pine Association.
Fasburg Succeeds Roper as President
of This Uuion of Lumber Mill In
terests in The CaroIinaS and
Virginia.
virginia.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

Norfolk. Va, Oct. 17.--The NORTH
Carolina Pine Association, controlling
all the big lumber mills i'm Eastern
Virginia and North carolina, met here
today and elected f. G. Fosburg. Of
the Fosburg Lumber Company, OF
Norfolk, and Berkley, president and
K. j. Camp, of Franklin. Va, first vice
president Mr.. Fosburg succeeds
John l.. Roper resigned. The asso-
citation ratified the detailed plan for
the consolidation with the South Caro-
lima Pine Lumber Association, and
TIE two organizations will meets i'm
Columbia, S. c., November 18th, for
final action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
ADVANCED ON THE DOCKET.
Cases Against McAllister and Hale of
the Tobacco TruSt--Refusal to
Advance Case Against
James Howard.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington. Oct 16.-The Supreme
court of the United States today ad-
v2nced on the docket the cases against
NcAllister and Hale, the American
Tobacco Company's officers. who re-
fused to answer the questions of a
Federal grand jury sitting in New
York, naming January End next as the
date for their hearing.
The case against witnesses in the
Western paper trust case was set for
the same date.
The motion TO advance the hearing
in the case of the State of Kentucky
vs. James Howard, convicted of COM
plicity in the murder of Governor
Goebel. made in Supreme court of
the United states last Tuesday, was
today denied by the court. The case
already had advanced place an6 So
had an advanced place on the
docket and viii probably be heard in
December in regular order of business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
AVENGED HER At
NAHUNTA BRIDGE
Mob Lynches Negro in
Greene County.
EFFORT TO ASSAULT
Positively Identified by the Lady
Whose Life He Would Have Made
One Long Horror, HeWas TAX
en- From Officers and Put to
Death.

Especial to- News ald Observer.)
.LaGrange. n. Ca Oct. 17.-Word
has just been received that Charles
Roney. n young negro, was lynchcd
Friday night at Nahunta Bridge near
BuIlhead. in Greene County. for at
tempted assault upon :. White lady
Thursday night.
The negro was arrested and taken
before the lady who positively identi-
lied him.
Inc officers started with him TO Snow
Hill. but were halted at the bridge
by mob who took the prisoner from
Them ard put him to death: but the
manner in which h. Wcs killed cam
not pow be ascertained.
Roney was arrested on the charge
of simil;r crime about "a year ago
i'm Wayne County, but was not con-
Victed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
FILIPINO WIFE'S DIVORCE.
She Wins the Suit and Her American
Husband Faces Court Martial.
(Rv the Associated Press. }

I.eavenworth. Kas., Oct. 17-The
divorce suit of Conception Vasquez,
the Filipino woman, against First
Lieutenant Sidney S. Burbanks. Sixth
Infantry which has attracted much
attention in the army. has been de-
cided in favor of Mrs. Burbanks. Word
reached Fort Leavanworth today that
Judge Bates OF the Court of First In
stance at Iloilo. p. L., had granted
divorce to Burbanks' Filipino wife;
had given her the custody of their
daughter and allowed her monthly
alimony.
Mrs. Burbanks brought action after
Lieutenant Burbanks returned to the
United States. and after his engage
mCnt had been announced to promi-
ucnt young LeavenWorth woman. The
War Department. provided counsel for
the deserted wife.
Lieutenant Burbanks is now being
tried by court martial ut Iloilo on
charges growing out Of the case that
has just been decided.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
HANGED BY KENTUCKY MOB.
Nca.ro Rein@ BEING Giving Life Sell
tencc d Murder. the People
strung Him Up.
(By the Associated Press }

london, Ny., Oct 17.-Nirgil Bow
ers. a negro, was taken out of the
county Jail here by mob last night
and hanged To a tree on the road lead
unr TO Barbourville.
Bowers shot and killed George Fer
ris. n prominent and wealthy Knox
cornty lumber dealer on the night OF
August 26th. The murderer was tried
by the Laurel eornty jury early last
week. The jury disagreed. ten being
for the death penalty and two for a
life sentence. A second trial by q
Jury brought from Rock Castle coun-
~ rendered q verdict for life SEN
ience. after ten jurors had voted for
hanging.
The mob is thought to have come
from Knox county. AT were masked
and armed. They forced the jailer to
deliver the prisoner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
PROGRAM Of WEEK
The Events in Raleigh
During the Great State
Fair.

One day of the Great State Fair has
gone. and il was brilliant success.
lhe exhibits and attractions are great
and there are thousands of people
here who are being accommodated.
There are three great days ahead and
the events are al full Of interest.
Here they are:
WEDNESDAY.
The parade to the Fair Grounds
starts at II O'Clock. The Fair, with its
exhibits. free attractions, Midway and
races continues. The Mexican Veterans
meet I'm City Egll at O'Clock and
later parade to the Fair Grounds.
The Confederate Veterans meet at
night IN the Hail Of tie House of
Representative. The Federation OF
Labor meets 1T night. A subscription
dance in Raney Library Hall. The
."rcfephcna Girl" at the Academy.
Afinstreis at tire Monumental.
THURSDAY.
Roosevelt Day. The President ar
rives at O'Clock. Parade to Cover
nor's Mansion where the President
and party take breakfast. Presentation
bv the President Of the Patterson
Memorial Cup TIC North Carolina au-
thor at Governors Mansion at $3.50.
Parade 10 Fair Grounds as escort to
president. Presidents speech at Eair
tHrOifnGS beginning at II SioSh'
Lunch to President with state Eair
officials. marsllaIs and invited guests.
State Fair and its attractions continue
Races at one o'clock. Spanish-Ameri-
can Veterans meet at grand stand at
10 O'Clock. The State Agricultural So
ciety holds its annual meeting at night
at s O'Clock i'm the Hall of the House
Of REPRESENTATIVES,. The Capital Clubs
Fair Week Dance -The Belle of New
York. at the Academy. Sfinstrels at
Monumental Theatre.
FRIDAY.
The Fair ooes on ana awards arc
made. The free attractions and the
Midway give a,puseznents. The races at
one O'Clock. The Farmers protective
Association meets at two O'Clock. The
Cotton Growers Association meets i'm
the Hall of the House OF Represeil-
tatives at night at 8 O'Clock. The Mar
sIlars Grand BAH at Capital Club at
ni~ht. The contest in oratory for gold
medal offered the North Carolina Ag-
ricuIturaI society at Pullen Han. \.
and NJ. College at 8 O'Clock. III Capt.
tan at the Academy.
CIoSino mn Day at The State Fair.
Opera at Academy at night. Dance 1T
Raney Library Hall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
CHARLESTON IN COMMISSION.
Under Command OF captain
Herbert WinSIoW.
(Dy the Associated Press.)

Norfolk, VT, Oct. 17-The United
States cruiser Charleston, the latest
addition TO the navy. was placed in
commission at the Norfolk navy yard
today with Captain Herbert Wnsiow.
L. :. ~, in command. The ships
cvrew. which had been transferred
from the receiving ships Franklin and
Richmond. were lined ZIP on deck as
Captain Winslow read his commission
from the secretary OF the Navy di-
rectiag him to assume command OF
the vessel. AS the naval post band
played the Star Spangled Banner, the
ships colors were flung to the breezes
and the Charleston was declared to be
in commission. The Charleston,
after her official trial trip in January,
will be sent TO the Pacific station as
flagship of the Asiatic fleet. Sire is
a sister vessel of the St. Louis and
Milwaukee, now building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
SALE OF RAILROAD
Atlantic Coast Line to
Extend the Road.
They Buy the Conway, Coast and
Western and Will Add Fifteen
Miles to its Present
Length.
(By the Associated Press.)

Wilmington, n. c., oct. IA spe-
cial to the Star from Conway, S. c.,
says that James II. Chadbourn, of
Wilmington, has sold the Conway,
Coast and Western railroad to the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
2 he consideration is not given, but it
is agreed that the purchasers will COM
plete the extension of fifteen miles
from Conway to Aynor tract. The
part OF the road now in operation eX-
tends from Conway to Myrtle Branch,
a seashore resort on the South Caro-
lima coast, the distance being fifteen
miles.
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EXPORT OF ARMS FORBIDDEN.
That Is from .s,y POET OF the United
states To the Dominican Republic.
tRy lac Atsociatea Press }

Washington. Oct. 1T.-Exportation
OF arms. ammunition and munitions
OF war Of every kind from any port of
the United States and Porto Rico TO
any port Of the Dominican Republic.
is prohibited by presidential procla-
nation issued from the State Depart
ment today. Accompanying the pro-
ciamatiGn is an explanatory memor-
andum to the effect that this action
has been taken after consultation with
the Dominican government. with their
concurrence and is inended to assist
-hem i'm the enforcement of their regu-
lationS designed to prevent the peren-
nial revolutionists Of the island from
grtgiag wariike supplies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
FEDERAL COURT IN SESSION.
Some Very Important Cases Expected
to be Heard at Elizabeth City.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Elizabeth City, n. c., Oct. 16.-The
fall term of Federal court is in session
here today, Judge Thomas Z. Purnell
of Raleigh, presiding. The docket be-
ing prosecuted by District Attorney
Harry Skinner.
The first ease was that of H. NJ.
Jones, of Gates county, charged with
tampering with the United States
mails He plead guilty and submit
ted the case There was imposed a
fine of s1OO. Cases Of local nature
were then heard. It is stated that
some very important and generally in
teresting cases will be heard before
this session. which will probably be
about on Wednesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
MIR. SIMNIS SPEAKS.
Addresses Prof. Carlyle's Glass at
Wake Forest. n Fine Effort.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wake Forest College. n. c., Oct. T..
Last Sunday morning Mr.. r. y.
Simms, of Raleigh, made one of the
strongest talks before Prof. John s..
Cariyle's Sunday school class that has
been heard here for some time. All the
student Sunday-school classes except
Professor Carlyle's We're dismissed in
order that they might hear Mr.. Simms.
He chose as his subject the lesson
for the day and drew forth many
thoughts of practical value.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
Visiting the Fair.

"Uncle" Bart Borden and "Cousin"
Geo. Russell. of Cherry Point, N. :,
are in the city, the guests of the
"Umbrella Members" Mr.. Borden
and Mr.. Russell entertained the I'm
brella Members" the past summer6at
Camp Liberty" on the Neuse. They
are receiving an enthusiastic well
come.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18

Elizabeth City y. G. oct. 1s.-It is
stated this morning that the condition
Of Mr. William Ward. the aged man
who was Dgdly MANNED in the house
which collapsed Wednesday afternoon
when the cyclone passed over the
attending physician is very hopeful of
his recovery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
OF. BLESSED FoRGETFULNEss.
Which They Viii surely Realize After
the GRADED School is Well
Underway.
fSnec;al 10 News and Observer }

tSueC5aI 10 News anu UDstINsT.I
Whitakers. y. c., oct. 11.--Owing
10 the forgetfulness of some of the
opponents to the graded school AT the
election held here today for the
schools was carried by an over
whe/ /,ing majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-18
Running, Onc-half Mile Heats: Purse.
800.

Cabin Boy, br g., p. J. Bane' !,
White Gate, Va. ........
Marseilles, b. M. E. w. Powell &
Co, Greensboro, n. C......... z z
Time: so, .5212
The races tomorrow will be the 70
trot. with a long list of entries; the
2.21 pace with seven horses named >
and a running race half mile meats,
best two in three. 1t is expected that
everything will worw smoothly tocay.
and that the races will be more s9tls-
factory, as there are plenty OF good
horses entered for eech race to make
things hum.
Prominent Horsemen Present.
Among the prominent horsemen IN
attendance at the fair are some VINO
require more than a passing notice
Among the most conspicuous IS 81. h
White. who is North Carolinoan,
hailing from Hertford- He is the
owner of Conroy. entered in the 2.13
pace: of Bonaparte, which had been
entered in the 2.1s trot but which has
been changed to the 2.14 mixed race.
trot or mace: Billy Dey. that partici-
mated in the % trot, the first race Of
CONTINUED on Page Six)
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2:17 Pace: Purse. $3.50.

Minnie Thompson, b. m. II. j.
Jamison & Co, Roanoke Va.
Buddie c.. b. G., r. l.. Holt,
Burlington, n. C........
Sadie Temple, b. M. JOS. H.
Hanna, Roanoke. Va...... Or.
224, 2.23A 2.2412.