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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
Movement to Secure Large and Rep.
Vcsentative Meeting.

Governor Glenn, one Of the pro-
moters OF the Southern Conference on
immigration and Quarantine, has re-
ceived a notice from Governor Cox. of
Tennessee. the prime mover of the
project. asking that in Difference to
Governor Vardaman. of Mississippi.
one delegate from each college and
University for whites i'm tn. South. be
appointed as delegates to the confer
ence. In his letter to Governor Cox
Governor Vardaman states that he
knows many university men who
would like to attend and whose
thoughts on the subject to be treated
would be worth something to the con-
ference
Governor Coz also asks in his let
ter TO Governor Glenn. similar ones
having been sent to each of the other
eleven chief executives of Southern
states, that the governor appoint as
additional delegates United States
senators. Representatives to Congress-
commissioners of Agriculture, mayors
or cities. one representative from the
National. State County or City Boards
or Health. one representative from
each railroad system, preferably the
General immigration Agent; the edi-
tor, publisher or proprietor of each
newspaper. five representative citi-
zens from each congressional district.
The arrangements for the confer
ence are being pushed rapidly, and
Will be held in Chattanooga. Novem
Der 9Th and 10th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
TO HONOR UNIVERSITY DAY.
Preparations by Alumni Association.
Col. Robert Bingham Speaks at
the University That Day
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Especial to News and Observer.)
Chapel Hill, ~ c., Sept. 26.--From
he reports coming to the University
from various sections. it appears that
Alumni associations all over the State
are preparing to celebrate University
Day October 18th. in an appropriate
manner. The general Alumni Asso-
citation set on foot, last year, the move
ment of which these meetings are the
result. 1t was suggested to local as
sociations that each local organization
honor University Day in some appro-
PIRATE and fitting way, and in many
towns in the State there were, on Oc-
tober 18th, enthusiastic meetings OF
University graduates. AT some of
these banquetS were spread, others
took the form of a smoker, some were
informal gatherings. AT several OF
these meetings plans for helping the
University by spreading the knowledge
of the work and worth, or by making
gifts were discussed, and from
nearly all of the words of loyal inter-
est and encouragement were sent. The
indications are that in practically all
of the towns of the State there Will
be meetings of this sort this year.
Colonel Robert Bingham, of Ashe-
vile, will be the principal speaker at
the University Day exercises. Colonel
Bingham is well known throughout
the country as a school and teacher.
The University is fortunate in secur-
ing him to speak here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
SPLIT OPEN BY SAW.
Meeting of Creditors of ID. w. Adams.
superintendent of Hospital
Elected.
(Snecial to News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer
Winston-Slle, N c., Sept. 26.-The
last meeting of creditors in the case
of d. w. Adams, bankrupt, of Obids,
Ashe county, was held here today. The
liabilities of Mr.. Adams, who was a
merchant and lumber dealer. are esti-
mated at $4,000, while the assets are
placed at $1,000.
A colored man named Elam Griffin
met with a horrible death yesterday
afternoon at a saw mill near Loray,
Iredell county. He was thrown against
the circular saw face foremost His
body was split open and death was
instantaneous. Griffin was about twen-
ty years old.
The last school census of Winston
shows that there are 1854 children in
this city between the ages of and 2l
years. Last year there We're 3,674-
a gain of 80 in favor of this year.
The whites this year number 1858
and the colored 1901.
Miss Virginia Blount. of Washing
ton, d. c., has been elected superin-
tendent of the Twin City Hospital. She
will arrive here next Saturday even
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
ONE is PARDONED.
Governor Glenn Refuses to Change
The Sentence of Four.

The following information of the
pardon of one convict and the refusai
or Governor Glenn to grant this to
four others was given out yesterday.
Virgil HolderfieId and John Jen-
kins. Graham county, indictment, af-
fray. No good reason being shown
for granting the pardon. application
is denied
Guy Turner July 1900, Madiosn
county. Indicted for the killing of
c. H. Smelson and sentenced to thir-
ty years in the penitentiary No good
reason being shown for the commu-
tation of the sentence. the same is
refused.
Quinton White. Bertia county in
dictment, murder of Arthur White.
No god reason being shown for COM
mutation. the same is denied.
John Arch Mcmillan September
term. 1900. Richmond county, con-
victed of manslaughter, and senten-
ced to eight years in the penitentiary.
Upon accommodation of the Judge,
jury and county officers. (the soli-
citor being dead) and after thorough
ly considering the case. I am of the
opinion that the defendant has been
imprisoned long enough, and he is
pardoned. conditioned on his good
behavior.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
APPLICATION FOR RECEIVER.
For the Community OF Interests
Known as the Little kanaWba
Syndicate.
(By the Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept 26.-Applica-
ton for the appointment of receiver
for the community of interests known
as the Little Kanawha Syndicate, an
organization controlling coal lands
and railway interests in West Virginia,
was filed in the United States Circuit
court today At the head of the syn
dicate is George j. Gould, Joseph
Ramsey, Jr.. president of the Wabash
and William f. Guy. of st. Louis.
The plaintiff is John S. Jones, hold
er of 100000 worth OF stock in the
syndicate He lives in Chicago.
Judge Richards set October 8 for
the hearing. A restraining order was
issued temporarily preventing the
three defendants from selling, con-
tracing to SELL transferring or parting
with" any property of the KanaWha
Syndicate. The grounds set forth IN
the bill OF compalint are numerous
Among other things, it is alleged that
the "antagonistic attitude" OF Gould
and Ramsey, is detrimental to the
welfare of the syndicate; that an effort
is being made by the defendants that
might profit them at the expense of
the lesser holders; that Ramsey and
Guy have voted that any two of the
three heads of the syndicate may
transact it's business thus eliminating
Gould; that the lands are being sold
at about one half of their true value.
The plaintiff takes no side between
Ramsey and Gould but the action is
brought to protect the plaintiff and
those holders who may be similarly
situated.
1t is alleged in the petition that
$S,000,000 has been subscribed of
which Gould put in $3,00O,000, Ram
aey 100000, Guy 100000, James L.
Blair 100000, Edward Fulton $780,
600 and others like and smaller
amounts. 1t is alleged that the heavy
subscribers have not paid in over five
per cent of their subscriptions. that
an inquiry should be made as to how
the money has been spent; that the
managers put 100000 into the con-
struction of the railway from Zanes-
Vile, Ohio, to the Ohio river and then
abandoned it when it was found that
the new line would not be for the ad
vantage of other enterprises in which
the managers were engaged; that in
formation as to tn progress of affairs
has been refused this petitioner.
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Tell us about it," said Attorney John
son.
Il answered every question put to
me freely and willingly, at both hear
ings," replied the witness.
Attorney Irwin asked as to other
financial transactions which Carter had
with B. d. Greene, one of the con-
tractors with whom it was charged
the former army officer was in collu-
sion for the purpose of robbing the
government
Carter said that the checks which
he made out to be paid 10 Greene,
were for the purpose of having the
contractors pay certain moneys to a
woman of whom Carter wished to
keep Mr.. Westcott. his father-in-law
in ignorance.
1t came out at this juncture that
Greene was once an officer of the en-
gineer corps of the United States army
and a graduate, like Carter, of West
Point
The former captain said Greene was
his personal friend and that for this
reason he had asked Greene to act
in q matter which Carter did not wish
to have made public. 1t was purely
a personal matter and was entirely
foreign to any business dealing, ac-
cording to Carriers statements.
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and the announcement that these in
terests must be safeguarded is one
which can create no surprise and give
rise to no misgivings."
Special mention is made of Article
and s. OF the latter Lord Lans-
downe says:
1T recognizes in the clearest terms
the paramount position which Japan
at this moment occupies, and must
henceforth occupy in Korea. 1t is,
however, expressly provided that such
measures must not be contrary to the
principle of equal opportunities for
the commerce and industry of other
nations. The treaty at this point diff
fers conSpicuously from that of 1902 =
The despatch concludes with an eX-
preston of the hope that the alliance
may for years to come be instru-
mental in securing the peace of the
world in those regions which come
within it's scope.
A similar despatch was addressed
to Sir Francis BERTHE, the British AM
baSsador at Paris.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
PEACEFUL EXPANSION.
This Japan will Adhere to, Says Ko-
mura, with Kind Words for
the United States.
lBy the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 26.-Baron Ko
mura, Japan's peace plenipotentiary,
who Will start for Japan tomorrow,
gave the Associated Press tonight the
first authentic interview since he has
been in this country on the peace
mission, and which he said would be
the last one. Baron Komura feels
deeply grateful for many courtesiss
and kindnesses extended during his
visit, and commended highly Presi-
dent Roosevelt's successful efforts, in
bringing the representatives OF Japan
and Russia together.
The Baron said in part:
''As the result Of the war Japan viii
undoubtedly have a well recognized
position i'm the Far East. l have.
however, no hesitation in affirming
that there will be no break in the
continuity of Japan's foreign policy
Steadily and firmly adhering to the
policy of peaceful expansion in COM
merce and industry, Japan Will devote
all her energies with renewed vigor
to the development of her national
resources.
"She will continue as in the past
scrupulously to respect the acquired
rights and legitimate interests of the
powers in the Far East; nor will she
attempt to interfere in the least with
the logical and legitimate develop
ments of those interests.
I'm her pursuit of CONNER ial and
industrial expansion, Japan will count
upon the cooperation of the United
States, whose interests in the Far
East are completely identical with
her own, and VI ose traditional friend
ship for Japan has found fresh con-
frination in the appreciative and sym
pathetic attitude maintained by the
American people throughout the tre-
mendous struggle in which Japan has
been engaged.
1T is my sincere hope and earnest
belief that the relations between the
great republic and the empire of the
East, which are E-lsed on mutual SYM
pathy and identical interests will
continue to grow in strength and
solidity.
Baron komura and his party VIII
leave this city over the New York
Central Railroad tomorrow for Mon
treal, where they will proceed to Van
couVer over the Canadian Pacific line.
The party will sail on the steamship
Empress of India for Japan, Octo-
Der 2.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
SUIT FOR $250,0OO
Peruna's Proprietor Goes
for Curtis Company.
And George Whitley Know George,
Aigh o. Well, Georges Name
Looms Colossal in This
Case.
Case.
(By the Associated Press }

Chicago, Sept 26.-Sut was begun
in the Superior court today for $780,
600 damages against the Curtis Pub
fishing Company, publishers of the
Ladies' Home Journal. Samuel B.
Hartman of Columbus, proprietor of
the Peruna Medicine Company, is the
plaintiff in the suit.
In tire August issue of the Journal
the declaration says, that an adVcr-
tisement of the Peruna Company, con-
tanned a testimonial from Congress
man George H. White, of North Caro-
lima. In the next issue Of the maga-
zine. the declaration alleges that the
testimonial was reprinted, but with
it was a signed denial from Congress
man White that he had given the
testimonial to the medicine company.
This denial, Hartman alleges, was Sc
cured through MISUNDERSTANDING dS
Congressman White, it is said in the
declaration, signed the original testi
monial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
up TO DIPLOMACY
State Department to Set
tie the Ono Affair.
Jap Jiu Iitsu Champion is in Ashevile
With DisIocated Fingers, Broken
law, Closed Eye and Swollen
Head. indemnify Not Object.

Hirano, the Japanese manager for
Prof. ono, the champion exponent of
u-jitsu, is in Washington, d. c., and
has appeared before Mr.. Takahira,
the Japanese Minister, with the plea
to carry the matter of Ona's brutal"
treatment to the State Department.
Hirano says Ono is still in AsheVille,
where he was defeated by Olson in
the wrestling match September 18th
with three dislocated fingers, an eye
put out, a broken jaw and a badly
swollen head, caused by the alleged
inhuman butting ana biting of Olson.
Hirano says ono is being backed by
the most influential citizens of Ashe-
vile, and is about to- bring suit against
Prof Olson, erstwhile of High Point
and now of Chicago, and Prof. Schoen-
field, of New Orleans who was referee.
Hirano said that Olsons correct
name is James Kelly Muldoon, of
Peoria, ILL.,. and he claims that Olson
has several other aliases.
Hirano said that he wants the at
tention of Governor Glenn brought to
the fact that the police protection at
Ashevlle on the night of the match
was bad. so that in the future matches
of this kind will be conducted with
full regard to the rules of the game.
He SAYS that he is not foolish enough
to expect the government to go after
an indemnity for Prof. Ono. Hirano
declares that it was more brutal than
any prize fight that ever happened.
He said Ono, because of it, is losing
all kinds of money, as he intended to
accept other challenges. but now he
will not be able TO do anything for
many months, and possibly years
Hirano says that the only reason Ono
did not break one OF Oson's arms or
legs, is that he was too much of
gentleman, even if he himself were be-
ing half killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
FIGHT FOR HALF A MILLION.
ings to Make Captain Carter
DiS@orSe.
(By the Associated Press. }

Chicago, Sept. 26.-Attorneys for
the Federal government today con-
tinued the cross-examination of form
er Captain O. NJ. Carter in the pro-
ceedings brought to compel Carter to
turn over $500,000 to the National
Treasury. Twelve army chests filled
with documentary evidence lined the
wall of the room Special Examiner
Richard Wyman is taking testimony
which later will be referred to Uni
ted States Circuit Judge Kohlsaat for
consideration. The funds in contro-
versy are in the hands of the Federal
court awaiting the decision of Judge
KohlSaat.
Attorney Horace G.. Stone, repre-
senting the defendant, today succeed
ed in having introduced as evidence
two letters written by Carter insisting
that his case be take up by the Fed
eral courts before the death of GER
tain important witnesses. One letter
is dated Fort Leavenworth. Kas., June
II, 1901, and was addressed to the
President of the United States while
the defendant was confined in the
military prison serving a five year
term.
Attorney Edward I. Johnson, repre-
senting the Federal government,
questioned Captain Carter today re-
garding a loan of $500 made in New
York in 1886 from Captain Greene.
Tell us about borrowing that mon
ey." said Attorney Johnson.
my father was on his death bed
and the fact that there was mort
gage of $1,000 on his little home wor-
ried him a great deal" said the wit
ness. MY brother told me about 1t
and l decided to see if / could not
get the money and pay off the mort
gage. | went to New York and saw
General Gillespie
He is now dead. is he not? %
Yes
Il object to these references about
dead people," interrupted Attorney
Stone. '"The records of this case show
that the suit was not started by the
government until month after the
death of the. witnesses that are be-
ing constantly referred to for public
effect. My client pleaded for many
months before these witnesses decided
to have this case heard but without
success Now the government wants to
make it appear that Carter purposely
delayed the hearing until after these
witnesses We're dead"
"The facts speak for themselves !"
replied Attorney Johnson.
The witness then continued:
II obtained the loan from Captain
Greene who had been lifelong
friend. The loan was made to me
and my brother and we both endorsed
the notes. We paid back the money
in 1888 with six per cent interest and
received a receipt"
You had two previous opportuni-
ties to make this explanation but did
not do it, either before the court mar
tial or before the board of engineers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
OUR MILLS MOVE
Their Products are At
tracing Attention.
Why the Northern Manufacturers are
Seeking Foreign Markets for Their
Goods. Building Activity in North
Carolina.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Washington d. &C., Sept. 26.-Arch-
itect j. NJ. Michael who has offices
in Charlotte and Salisbury, n. c., has
been here studying the architecture of
the public buildings He is more than
enthusiastic over the progress which
North Carolina has made the past
five years in the, erection OF hand
some residences. churches, schools and
libraries. North Carolina has spent
more than double what South Caro-
lima has during that time for new
buildings of this class. Mr.. Michael
is now erecting q $4,000 church at
StatesVille, n c., and six-story office
building and hotel at Salisbury.
Massachusetts, cotton manufac-
turer in conversation with me here
yesterday made a most remarkable
confession, at least coming from such
source, Of the inability of the New
England mills to hold even the North
ern markets for their manufactures
in the fact of the spirit of progress
shown by the South, now no longer
content to produce the raw material,
but manufacturing it right on the spot
into yarns and cloth which she ships
to every part of the country.
Northern manufacturers seeing that
this state of things confronts them,
are now devoting their attention TO
the search for foreign markets for
their cotton goods, finding even in
Abyssinia purchasers for millions of
yards of cheap cotton prints.
few years ago Southern cotton
mills manufactured only the cheaper
grades of cloths, but now they are
complying with the demand for every
grade. Today. happening into the
largest department store in Washing
ton, / saw bolt after bolt of fine white
cotton cloth marked with the legend,
"Woven specially for ladies' and chill
dren's dresses to be decorated with
hand-drawn work" and every bolt of
this cloth bore the name of a North
Carolina mill
The United States Patent Office has
issued to Prof. Haywood of Ashe-
vile, N c., letters patent for sani-
tary seat, which it is said will prove
exceedingly valuable in all public
toilet rooms, on account of the ease
with which it may be removed or re-
newed.
J. p McConnells, of Greensboro n.
c.. is here: also Branner Gilmore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation
the stroke which affected the entire

the stroke which affected the entire
body
The silk mill here is to be made
one of the largest and most modef
plants of it's kind in the country. Mr..
Barlow, representative of Stehli & Co.
operating the plant here, is in the
city and gives out this information.
Mr.. Barlow was sent here to arrange
the preliminaries. This concern will
also bring another large plant to this
place which will operate tributary t.
the silk mills. A large power house
is to be erected and the capacity more
than doubled
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
A HUNDRED CONVERTS.
Both Hands Cut on. A New Enter
prise for High Point.
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Especial to News and Observer
High Point, Sept 26.-As a result
of the Stuart meetings recently held
here, over 100 converts have joined the
various churches to the present time.
There is quite ar unfortunate case
at the hospital. Mr.. Bumgarten,
who was employed at a furniture fac
tory i'm that town, met with an acci-
dent Saturday afternoon that deprived
him Of both hands. He was brought
here so as to get professional nursing
and attention. The young man, de-
spite his severe af1ictiofl. shows sun
ny disposition and is doing even bet
ter than could be expected uDder such
circumstances as ms:
The Standard Publishing Company
is a new concern for this place with
G. 8 Northey as manager.
The High Point Rifles have got the
word that their winter uniforms are
heino. made This company is getting
in good trim to attend the State Fair
on Presidents Day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
A BIG COTTON MILL.
One Hundred Thousand Dollars to be
Put Into One ut Statesyille.
(Snecial to News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer.)
Statesvflle, N. c.. Sept 26.-At a
meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce
$4,000 worth of stock was raised in
three hours for a $100. 600 cotton mill,
and by doing this the mill becomes a
certainty.
At the meeting Attorney r. B. Nc
Laughlin read a letter from Mr. j. c.
Smith, of Newton in which he said
that he would put up SEQ. 600. provid-
ed the citizens of the town would raise
the other $4,000 for 10000 mill.
This mill will be built in Bloomfield.
Will have 5000 spindles and employ
about $50 hands. giving an increase ip'
population of about 500. Work will
begin at an early date.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
STOCK LAW BEATEN IN MOORE.
An Overwhelming Vote is PolIed
Against the Measure.
(special to News and Observer.) J

Carthage, N. c., Sept. ga gen.
eral stock Law election held through
out the county today resulted in the
defeat of the stock law by about five
hundred majority About one forth
of the county is already in stock law,
and in This territory the vote was
very iieht while in the other portions
of the county the fight was strong
and a heavy vote was polled. In some
of the townships the vote was ten 10
one against the STOCK law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
Students At Draughon's.

The following new students hove en- =
rolled in Draughon's Business College
the nast week:
Miss Frances McGuirk. Carthage: !:
Roy Taylor. Catharine lake: w. T..
Cox. Catharine Lake: T. s. McLeu"h-
lin, Red Springs: T. L. Johnson, Wal
lace: Miss Margie Kirkland. Raleigh
Miss Sallie Miller. Raleigh; Miss Ira
Davis. Raleigh: w. w. Lindsay, Beau
fort H. p. Hedgecock. Kernersville;
Miss Nellie Smith. Buie's Creek; j. =.
Bowden Advance
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-27
PosTMIsTREss BOUND OVER.
The Charge Against Her is Tampering
With Mail.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Wilmington, n. c., Sept. 2G.-Mrs.
Florence M. Hall, postmistress at
Hallsboro., in Columbus county, having
been given preliminary hearing at
Whiteville on the charge OF tampering
with the mails. has been bound over
to Federal court. Bail was furilsned,
and Mrs. Hall released. The evidence
tended to show that she had opened
certain letter Her friends, while not
admitting her guilt, claim that If she
did unlawfully open any letters only
curiosity prompted the act.