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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
THOMAS DIXON. JR.,
Author OF 1.-THE Clansman."

man" Is one of the six best selling
books of the country shows that 1t is
being read East and West and North
and South. The press of the North
is as enthusiastic as the South and
the book seems equally popular in all
sections. 1t Is an epoch making
novel pregnant with possibilities for
the future, which Will be intensified
by the presentation in dramatic form.
The play is even more powerful than
the book and the visual representa-
ton increases its potency.
While the first performance was
given in the South The Clansman"
will go into New York in one of the
principal Broadway theatres, and
from there it will be sent over the
entire country. In this way, the
spirit of the South, which is real,
yirile Americanism, will sweep over
all the States.
While 1.-THE Clansman" presents a
serious, powerful dramatic story, it
must not be supposed that the ele-
ments of fun and humor are lacking
The play Is bubbling over with comedy
and with tender heart interest 1t
touches all phases of human emotion
and an audience would enjoy 1t in
any quarter of the globe. 1t is too
great a play TO be confined to any one
section or country. So universal is its
appeal that it is being played in far
off Japan.
In preparing for the tour of THE
Clansman" Mr.. George II. Brennan
determined that the cast and produc-
ton should be worthy of the play.
The success which has followed
proves that the heavy expenditures
were more than justified. Such
notable triumph has not happened in
this country for years. The announce
ment that THE Clansman' Will be
presented at the Academy OF Music
on Wednesday, October 4th, matinee
and night will surely prove most
gratifying to the people of this town
and the surrounding country. The
sale of seats will begin on Monday
morning and mail orders will be re-
ceived.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
Drained Them With Axe
and Committed Suicide.
IN AN INSANE FIT
Put the Bodies OF Her Dead Children
On a Bed, Saturated ii With Oil
and Set ii Atire, Then Cutting
Her Own Throat. Confessed
the Deed Before Dying.
the Deed Before Dying.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rock Island. Ills. Sept. 30.-Mrs.
Clarence Markham. of Cambridge,
near here. In fit of temporary in
sanity today killed her seven children
with an axe, after which she placed
their bodies on a bed, saturated 1t
with coal oil and set fire to it. She
then hacked her throat with a knife
and threw herself on the burning bed.
Neighbors rescued her, but she was
SO badly burned that she died soon
after she had made a confession. The
eldest child was nine years old, the
youngest Il baby in arms.
Neighbors, attracted by the smoke
CT the burning dwelling, rushed to the
rescue and found Mrs Markham COW
cred with blood and badly burned.
Barely abe to tell her story, she at
first declared the crime had been
committed by a strange man, but
later when the sheriff arrived, she adj
mtted that she had slain her chill
dren one by one and attempted to de-
stroy their bodies and her own in the
fire. Soon afterward she died. When
the ruins of the home had cooled, u
confirmation of her story was had in
the finding of the charred corpses
each with its skull crushed.
The Markhams lived apart from
neighbors, the husband being employ
ed as Il ldborer on a nearby farm. He
was compelled to be away from home
during the day. Having noted his
Wife acting queerly for several weeks
he had opt the children, the Oldest
of whom was but nine years of age,
out of school to be with the mother
She was never known TO exhibit vio-
lent tendencies previously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
SERIES OF SENSATIONS.
Prosecutions Drove Politician to
Suicide.
(By the Associated Press }


Chicago, Sept. 30.-Details of a Sc
ries of sensations, which are alleged
to have smoldered for a month in
Cambridge, ILL.,, and which may ex-
plain the mysterious death of John
V. Streed, prominent attorney and
politician who was found lifeless at
his office door in Cambridge a week
ago with a bullet through his head,
were revealed here today. DR.. Byrd G.
Powell, a veterinary surgeon, living in
Sandwich, ILL.,, came to Chicago and
told a story back of the recent suicide
of his brother William ID. Powell, Of
Cambridge The story disclosed a
chain of facts concerning the Powell
and Streed cases with a virtual muir
der of Swedish domestic at the home
of wealthy man in Cambridge more
than five years ago. She was buried
secretly without death certificate or
inquest. In the opinion of DIR. Powell
Attorney Streed was murdered be-
cause Streed knew the truth behind
the woman's death. Streed got the
facts from William d. Powell. who
committed suicide August goth, last.
after William Powell's home had been
broken up and the guilty persons
shielded, it is alleged by an infiuen-
tial political friend. DR.. Powell de-
clares that his brother was driven to
his death by a clique in Cambridge. 1t
is said Powell went to Cambridge to
live about the time of the death of the
domestic, the facts Of which he
learned accidentally. His own domes-
tic life was unhappy. He suspected
several men of prominence of being too
friendly with his wife and encountered
as a result persecution, which 1t Is
said. drove him to suicide.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
"TIIE CLANSNIAN"
On Wednesday, October 9TH, ut Matt
nee and Evening.

The Clansman" and THE Loop
ards Spots are daring books-daring
in their basis idea and daring in their
development. Uncle Toms Cabin"
did much towards precipitating
cruel war. THE Clansman' is doing
as much towards the perfect unison
of the Union. Intensely sectional in
its scenes, THE Clansman" contains
not one word to stir up sectional con-
troversies. 1t is the simple story of
a brave, proud people, Inundated to
the bitter dregs, rising victorious over
the desolation of war, the Grass
stupidity and deviltry Of military
Gespotism and the barbarism OF the
black terror. 1t is a tale that sends
a thrill of pride through all Ameri-
can hearts. The fact that 1.-THE Clans
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
AN 0FT-TOLO TALE
objectionable Massacre
of Christians.
0uirages Committed I'm
der the Eyes OF Europeans. Of
fiCers Unable 10 Protect the
Population.
(By the Associated Press

London, Sept. 30.--W. A. Moore
secretary Of the Balkan Committee
who has returned from a two months
tour of Macedonia, said to the Asso-
ciated Press today:
The wanton slaughter of Christ
ians in Macedonia continues under the
eyes OF Europe's representatives
Crossing the Bulgarian borders the
first news to greet me was an UNI
pardonable massacre in the little vii
lage of KonopnitZa, which occurred
three days before my arrival. on Wis
ting the village / found the bodies OF
man, two women, a girl and three
children still unburied and laid out
in the Christian church. The woman
had been shot, but l saw one child
whose head had been crushed, prob
ably with the butt Of a gun.
The story of the affair is a repe-
ttion of the oft-told tale. An insur-
gent band visited the village and de-
manded food on departure. The
Turkish authorities learned Of the visit
and dispatched a body of troops.
which. discovering no insurgents in
the place, dealt out their revenge on
the Christians.
The village of Mogla. in which an
Albanian brigand was assissinated
was punished by the Turkish troops.
Nlne unarmeu peasants were Kllled
and arms were placed besides them in
a. corn field in order to deceive the
Italian officers who We're invited to
inspect the insurgents; but the rifles
were Of the pattern used by the thoops
in the Monastir district.
Brigade continue fiagrantly and life
and property are less safe than before
Russia and Austria were given the
mandate to reform the country two
years ago. The gendarmerie officers
admit their inability to protect the
population and several of them told
me they had so reported to their gov
ernments. The Macedonians nave no
hope left"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03

kins, President j. b. Dudley, Prof.
Prof. ri. Il. Long. DR. G. II. Shepard.
Prof. III. E. Hagans. DIR. G. II. King,
Rev. A. j. Wilson. Prof. j. w. Pals
ley, Dr. j. f. Shepard and Col. Jas.
III. Young, chairman.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose Of considering the proposition
of the International Sunday School
Association to pay one half of the
salary of General Secretary for the
colored people IL they would pay the
other half. Chairman Yor--- intro
duced Mr.. N. b. Broughton who is
Chairman in charge Of the work.
Among the negroes Mr.. Broughton
explained the plans and purposes of
the International Association for the
colored people. After his remarks
the committee unanimously decided
to accept the proposition of the Assoc
citation and pledged one-half Of the
salary.
Prof. w. G. Pearson, principal of
the colored graded schools. of Dur
ham, was elected general secretary.
Prof Pearson was endorsed for the
nosition by such men as General Jul
liam S. Carr Dr. Jno. c. Kitgo, Mr..
II. ~ Snow and numerous other
white citizens. He was educated at
Shaw University and is a negro or
ability and reputation. enjoying the
confidence of both races Prof. Pear
son will begin his duties in full inn
mediately.
A central committee was Amounted
consisting of Prof Jno r. Hawkins.
chairman, DR.. c. II. Shepard. DR.. j.
A. Whitfield. Prof. c. A. Whitehead
and DIR. C. II. King. This committee
will have charge of the work of or
ganiZation.
President Young stated that from
now on an aggressive campaign Will
be waged to lift the negroes throu@ht
religious channels and in this effort
they will have the support OF the
white people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
STRIKING PRINTERS.
several Operators from Charlotte
Richmond and Greensboro I'm
Raleigh

Several striking printers and limo
type operators from Charlotte, Rich
mond and Greensboro arrived IN Raj
eigh yesterday to accept positions on
the eight hour scale that had been
rendered them here, and they all Will
begin work tomorrow morning.
Among these arrivals are: A. r.
Goode, Richmond; Jesse Harding.
Richmond; Aubrey Cheatham, Rich
mond; ]. w. Weaver, Richmond; r..
X. Davis. Charlotte; +. l.. Garnes.
Charlotte; G.. j. Turbeville, Charlotte:
J. c. Boyer, of Charlotte. Walter Zapp
Charlotte, and II. G.. Harrington,
Greensboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
SELECT BOARDING HOUSE.

Mrs. Wiley NJ. Rogers calls attention
to the fact that this large house,
within half a square OF the capitol. has
been newly painted. papered and furn-
ished, ana is open for boarders by the
day. week or month. Large and airy
rooms. Reasonable prices. Within
'ne-half square NJ the capitol
I1S ". Wilmington Sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
CATARPH
A UNIVERSAL DISEASE

Catarrh usually begins with cold III
the head, but does not stop there. The
mucous membranes all become intla1ned
and secrete a filthy, unhealthy matter
which is absorbed by the blood and dis
tributed to all parts of the body. The
patient is then continually hawking
and splitting, the nose is stopped up,
the ears have ringing or buzziug noise,
the throat becomes sore, and as the un-
healthy matter more thoroughly satu-
rates the blood general feeling of des-
pondency takes possession of the system.
had Catarrh for about fifteen years,
and no man could have been worse.
tried everything could hear of, but no
good resulted. then began 8. 8. s.,
and could see a little Improvement from
tho fret bottle, and aftor taking it q
short while was cured. This wnb six
yearo ago, and am as well today as any
man. Think Catarrh il u blood dis
care, and know there IL nothing ca earth
better for tho blood than 8. s. y. Mo-
body thinks moro Of 3. g: 8. than do.
Lapeer, Mich. M. MATSON.
Local applications cannot cure Catarrh,
because they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. They allay the inflammation
and temporarily relieve the disease, but
as soon as they are left off the trouble re-
turns. The only way to cure CataErh is
to treat it through the blood. S. s. S. soon
clears the blood Of all Catarrhal matter and
purges it of all irritating poisons, checks
further progress of the trouble and COM
pletely cures the disease. s. S. S. keeps
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.
Will be Waeed by ColOred Christian
Workers. Elected.

The Executice Committee of the
Inter- denomination Sunday School
Convention met here yesterday.
Te meeting was largely attended
IA out of the 10 being present.
Among them were Prof. Jno. X. Haw-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
DON'T FORGET THE DATE.

The State Fair at Raleigh embraces
the week of October 16th-21st inclu-
sive. 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, 1905-10-03
Groves
The-Highest-Quality Chill Tonic

would be false economy cheaper the cost OF production
by using ingredients of inferior quality, because the
selling reputation of Groves Tasteess Chill Tonic demands
the maintenance of the highest obtainable quality The
makers use every year about ten 10 tons of Qunlne
alone which is the largest used by any manuac
urer in the world and one-thrteth (130) Of the entire
Qunine supply.
Drives Out. Malaria and Builds Up the System
Sold by all dealers for 27 years. Price SO cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
Father Kills Himself.

(By the Associated Press.)
Rock Island, H.. Sept. 30.--Late to-
right Clarence l.. Markham, husband
and father of the victims of the
tragedy, committed suicide by shoot
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
Cash DOORS
y BLINDS
AND OTHER BUILDERS SUPPLIES
Write for Catalogue.
Frank T. Clark Co
(LTD.)
Norfolk, Virginia
DON'T FORGET THE DATE.

The State Fair at Raleigh embraces
the week of October 1Gth-21st inclu-
sive. On Thursday, October 10Th,
President Roosevelt will deliver an adj
dress 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, 1905-10-03
When i'm
New York
Hotel
Woodward
Broadway ana s5th Street.

Broadway and 55th Street
A New Hotel OF steel and flre-prOOf
construction. catering only to refined
patronage. Located but a few blocks
from principal shops and theatres.
Restaurant handsomest I'm City, and
service OF the highest order.
Il. ID. GREEN, Manager,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03

tie DIoou III per-
fectorderso that
it can eliminate
from the system
all waste matter
that will pro-
duce Catarrh.
Nothing equals
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
S. NJ. Provost Dead.
(By the Associated Press,)

Philadelphia. Pa, Sept; So;-suth-
erland M. Provost, third ViGe-presl1 ],
dent of the pennsylvania Railroad
Company, died tonight at ms nome
here of complication of kidney and an,
heart trouble He was Sixty years oiu'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03

Miss Laura Breese, OF wilson, mas
accepted the position OF instructor III
the Methodist Orphanage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03

this great vegetable remedy il the cure
of this disease. Write for our book and
any medical advice you wish We make
no charge for either.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Gil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31
Don't Borrow Trouble.

1t is & lad habit to borrow anything
1T the worst thing you can possip';
borrow. is trouble. when sick. sore
heavy, weary and wo"n-out by inc
rains end poisons Of Dyspepsia. bill
lousncss. Rright's disense, ana similar
internal disorders. don't sit down ana
brood over your symptoms, but fly 1or
relief to Electric Filters. Here you
will find sur" ard permanent forget
fulncss Of all your troubles and your
body Will not br hardened by load of
debt crease. At Bowditch & Web
str, and Simpson Drug Co. Water
vile, drug stores. Price SOC. Guar
Gnteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31
LOCAL MATTERS.
HE % n NIVEHSNRY
OF Hon. L. c. Cornish's Admission to
Bar Properly Observed.

The members Of the Kennebec bar to
the number of 81 were the guests of
Hon. Leslie g. Cornish of Augusta, at
the New Meadows Inn, yesterday, and
assisted Mr.. Cornish in celebrating the
18th anniversary of his admission to
practice.
Associate Justices Lucilius A. Emery
and Albert NJ. Spear Of the supreme
judicial count. Justice Oliver G. Hall of
the superior court, Judge Greenlief T.
Stevens OF the Kenncbcc probate court
and Judge Albert G. Andrews Of the
Augusta municipal court, represented
the Judiciary. The other guests We're
William &. Atkins, Hon. o. p. Clason,
Senator George w. Hcsclton, Guy A
HiIdrrth, Mayor Charles A. Knight, A.
l.. Perry ana j. G. Stilphen Of Gardi-
ncr; Hon. Fred +. Bcane of HallowelI;
Hon. l.. r. Carleton and Herbert f.
Foster of Winthrop; George w. Field
Of Oakland; Hon. Simon :. Brown,
Fred w. Clair. Harold L. Cook, Hon.
Chas. r. Johnson, jos. A. Letourneau.
Albert A. Matthew and Assistant Attor-
Eey Ger Tal Warren e. PhiibroOk OF
Watervile; Charles l.. Andrews, Hon.
Orville ID. Baker, Norman L. Bassett.
Lewis A. Bureigh, Frank l.. Dutton,
City Clerk Frank G. harrington. City
Solicitor William II. Fisher, Hon. Her
bert VI. Heath Melvin 5. Holway'
Fremont ]. G. Little, Benedict II.
Maher am JOS. Williamson of Au-
gusIa.
The party arrived in Brunswick on
the u train and were carried to the
ian by the parlnr car Merrymeeting.
An excellent shore dinner to when
all did justice was served in SIX courses
at o'clock.
The party later enjoyed sail down
the New Meadows river in the liuiicn
Bull Rock as the guests of Hon. - ~
Baker.
Alter returning to the Inn the par
was called to order by President Cilas'
i. Johnson, and Hon. l.. L. Carleton
in an elUuuent speech. moved vote OF
thanks to Mr.. Cornish for his hrsiitai-
ity. Judge Han moved z vote OF thanks
10 Mr.. Baker ana both motions We're
carried.
Remarks were also made by Justices
Emery and Spear. Judge Stevens, Judge
Andrews. Hon. O. ID. Baker and Hon.
l.. G. Cornish.
4 poem in honor Of the occasion was
read by T.. y. Burlr!Sh. The party re-
turned ON the G.12 train from Bruns-
wick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

For a long time there has been
feeling that what was needed to round
out the intellectual and social life of
the winter here in Augusta was a good
course of lectures To meet this pop
ular demand the following attractions
are being arranged for: Jacob Riis, Dr..
Anita MCGEE. Ernest Thompson Seton
and Beatrice HEREFORD. AS is evident.
these are unusual attractions, each
having an international reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

The formal fall and winter opening
of the Pianelli Fencing Club will be
held at the rooms of the club, Wednes-
day evening, and all members are re-
quested to be present. The evening
will be devoted to arranging plans for
the winters campaign. some warm
bouts will be INDUCED in by some OF
the best fencers of the club, and 1t Is
expected that some of the young people
of Gardiner, who are interested in the
art, will be present to enjoy the occa-
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

Out of town visitors who registered
at the Lithgow library last week, were,
Pearl Marston, Gardiner; Miss Bessie
Manson, Bangor; Rev. Charles Cleaves.
Winthrop; Leon T. Burr, Winthrop;
Mrs. Z. p. Niles, Skowhegan; Mrs. D.
G. Wood, NorrIdgewock; Alban Lam
phere, Halifax. n. S.: Mrs. Emily A.
Sylvester, Brunswick, and Fred p.
Beal, Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

c. +. Eurleish ana G. w. Jones re
turned home on train No. ,, last night,
after 10 days hunting trip at Sc
bnis bridge. at Luther Halls camp,
above Patton. MI Jones secured gi-
ant bali moose and two fine deer, and
Mr. Burlcigh brought down two beau
tiful buck decrs. The head of one OF
the latter is exceptionally fire and will
doubtless be mounted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

til" :.iv, rsLlist Ladies Aid will
H.. I with Mrs. L. E. Parkman, at No.
:. Sawall street, at go o'clock, this af-
tern0on. The ladies have planned so
cial afternoon, and desire the attend
ance of all interested in the Aid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31
New Advertisements Today.

HyOnei.
EeaCor rubberS.
Tor Sale-Horse.
Lost-Rabbit hound,
Sh"rburne a Daley.
Lost-Plush laprobe.
For sale--Pair horses.
Russell & Weston Co.
Tasker Eros, Gardiner.
Wantcd-Fifty writer's.
For s;tle-Yrke of oxen.
Hartford House stable.
Jackson Bros, Gardiner.
70 Iet-Furnished front room.
Wanted-Girl TO care for baby.
Washings to take home
Wanted-Two men and two ladies
For Sale-Smith American Organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

Friends of Mrs. ]. F. Dearborn, who
underwent a surgical operation, some
time ago. will be pleased to learn that
she has almost wholly recovered. and
was able TO be down on Water street,
Saturday, for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

Tomorrow will be universally OBJ
served by the French residents OF this
city as 'All Saints Day" and nearly
all of the stores in the North end will
be closed all day, and special services
will be observed in St. Augustine's
church. Early mass will be celebrated
by FIR. Hamel at 4.45 o'clock, and High
mass at O'Clock. Vespers will be
held at 7.15 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

The witches will convene at the par
lors of the Methodist church this eve
ming at o'clock. and young and old
are invited 10 meet them there and
pass q merry evening. Refreshments
will be on sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

The Ladies' Circle Of the Winthrop
Street Baptist church. will meet with
Mrs. L. L. Wellman 95 Sewan street
at 23O O'Clock, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31
LOCAL NOTICES.

Send date of birth for specimen
policy in the New England Mutual.
Profit with safety. Protection at cost
E. l.. Newbert agency, Augusta, Me-
oct31, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

The funeral of the late Charles H.
Williams will be held at the rooms OF
the H. w. Plummer Co. Bridge street.
at 1880 this morning. Interment in the
family lot at Mt. Pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

The new water main on Front street
has been completed, and all that re-
mains for the workmen to do is the
connection with the Water street main,
which will be finished, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-10-31

Something new. The journal nus
started a want ad contest that car
help being popular. Sec page III r0f
particulars.