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THE PUTT SHOE
BEEIHS TO PINCH
How Can Little Miss Cuba
Walk In It?
HAS TO BORROW MONEY
About to Trip in First Step Taken
to Get It.
WILL YOUR RLVENUES JUSTIFY IT?
Thus Creaks That Tight Platt Shoe Little Miss
Cuba is Forced to Wear? What
Will Uncle Sam Do
About It.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington D. C., Aug. 4.—The State
Department has received the following
cablegram from Minister Squiers, dated
Havana, August 1:
“The House has passed a bill author
izing a loan of thirty-five millions; mini
mum rate of issue 90 per cent. Maximum
interest 5 per cent, redeemable in forty
years.”
Under the Platt amendment the United
States is bound to take cognizance of
every action of the Cuban Government
relating to loans. Article 2 of that amend
ment provides:
“That said government shall not as
sume or contract any public debt to pay
the interest upon which, and to make rea
sonable sinking fund provision for the
ultimate discharge of which the ordinary
revenues of the island of Cuba, after de
fraying the current expenses of the gov
ernment shall be inadequate.”
No computation has been made to as
certain whether or not the loan provided
for in the bill which Minister Squiers
refers to trespasses upon the provision
of the Platt amendment, but it is pre
sumed that the Cuban revenues can pay
the interest and provide a sinking fund
beside defraying the ordinary expenses
of the government, as provided in the
amendment.
At the same time it. will no
doubt be found very difficult to in
terpret. this particular provision as the
questions of revenues may fluctuate ac
cording to the conditions in the island. It
is known that the intention of Article 2
was to prevent any extraordinary issue
of bonds for the purpose of redeeming
the bonds of the so-called republic pre
vious to the Spanish-American War and
the payment of large bounties to those
who had taken part in the insurrection
against Spain. It was intended as a
check upon the Cuban Government in the
matter of incurring indebtedness al
though it carries no provision indicating
what would be the action of the United
States should the Cuban Government ex
ceed the indebtedness prohibited by the
amendment.
Neither is there anything in the
amendment indicating what steps
the United States would take to determ
ine whether the indebtedness was be
yond the prescription, or how it would
prevent the Incurring of such indebted
ness.
HE NEARLY CAPTURED QRANT-
Death of Commodore Montgomery, a Distin
guished Confederate Officer,
(Tty the Associated Press.)
Chicago, August 4. —Commodore Jos
eph K. Montgomery, the aged Confeder
ate naval officer, who nearly captured
General Grant during the Civil War,
died here today at the home of his son,
Janies Montgomery. Commodore Mont
gomery was born in Carrollton, Ivy., in
1817 and from his youth until the war
broke out was engaged in river traffic.
At the battle of Mobile Hay he played
a conspicuous part. He also was in the
engagements at Fort Pillow and New
Orleans, and at Memphis he lost his fleet.
He was an intimate friend of Jefferson
Davis. He lost his eyesight twelve
years ago and since that time had lived
in this city.
Defeat of Euperto Rios.
(P.y the Associated Press.)
Manila, August 4.—Governor Band
holtz. of Tayabas province, has tele
graphed Acting Governor Wright that
the combined police forces of five towns
attacked and defeated a force under
Ruperto Rios, leader of a fanatical Fili
pino society. Many of Rios’ followers
were killed or wounded, but only a few
of the police were hurt. The fight oc
curred near Antimonan.
General Davis has arrived here from
Mindanao and his extended conference
with General Chaffee on the Moro situ
ation.
Parks Ball Team.
(Special to News and Observer.)
LaGrange, N. C., Aug. 4.—Parks team
won from Snow Hill at Snow Hill on the
2nd Inst. Score, 9 to 12. Parks second
nine defeated Fort Run team on Parks
grounds on the 2nd. Score, G to 5. Da-
Grange and Mt. Olive teams will play in
BaGrange on 6th and 7th at 4 p. m.
Outbreak in Hayti Over.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, August 4. —Captain Mc-
Rea, of the gunboat Machias, today
cabled the Navy Department that the
outbreak in Hayti is practically over.
The cablegram, which is dated Cape
Haytien, August 4, is as follows:
“After interviewing authorities aspect
of affairs appears more satisfactory.
Nationales are well armed. Rebels
driven from critical positions. Bittle
enthusiasm. No further danger of se
rious disturbances.”
Captain Mcßea requested permission
i to go to San Juan, Porto Rico for coal.
This was granted him and the Machias
probably will come north unless there
is another outbreak in Hayti-
THE OEOBOIA CENTRAL.
Report That the 8t- L. and S. P. is to Bay it
Made and Denied.
(By the Associated Press.)
New York, Aug. 4.—The Evening Post
cays:
“Very positive statements were made
today that negotiations are pending for
the acquisition of the Georgia Central
system by the St. Bouis and San Fran
cisco, which, last week, secured the Chi
cago and Eastern Illinois and which dur
ing the last year has made notable prog
ress in expansion. There reports were
practically confirmed, so far as regards
the statement that negotiations with this
purpose have been under way. They are
not, however, completed.
“From the same authority, a denial
was obtained of the reports of a grand
merger of all Southern railroads.”
Reports that the St. Ixuiis and San
Francisco road is negotiating for control
of the Georgia Central system are scout
ed by a leading representative of the
last named property.
“This is the first I have heard of any
such plan.” said this director. There is
nothing to justify it, and all talk that
the Southern Railway controls the Geor
gia Central is utter nonsense. The South
ern has no direct or indirect interest
in that property, which is owned by the
landholders, who, in turn, are represent
ed by the voting trustees.”
President Yoakum, of the St. Bouis and
San Francisco road, declined to affirm
or deny the report or discuss it in any
way. The St. Louis and San Francisco
has. It is understood, secured control of
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and
it is to begin branching out in other
directions.
STOPPED BY BULLETS f
A Desperate Negro Gets in Deep Trouble in
East Wilmington.
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Wimington, N. C„ Aug. 4.—lt was the
residence of Mr. Charles R. Rogers, in
East Wilmington, and not Mr. Oscar
Pearsall's at which the trouble with a
negro occurred on Saturday night.
Mr. Rogers returning home at night
found the negro in the house. Mrs.
Rogers and a child W’cre there, but had
not seen him. Being asked his business
there he told Mr. Rogers it was none of
his d —d business. He was put out and
went to the barn and broke it open. Mr.
Rogers got a pistol and went after him,
demanding what he meant by his con
duct and again the negro cursed. He
then made for Mr. Rogers with a stick.
Mr. Rogers tried to shoot, but the pistol
only snapped. The negro struck him
once, then the pistol got into operation,
and a bullet was put in each shoulder
of the negro.
Mr. Rogers telephoned Mr. Oscar Pear
sall, who ljves near at hand. The police
were notified and took the negro in
charge. Mr. Rogers was recognized for
his appearance in court. A bottle of
whiskey and one of turpentine was found
ou the negro.
Died For Killing His Sweetheart.
(By the Associated Press.)
Ossing, N. Y., Aug. 4.—Aaron Halle
was put to death in the electric chair
in Sing Sing prison today for the mur
der of Mary McCarthy, whom he shot and
killed In the Now York department store
May 17. 1900.
Halle, who was a bar-tender, killed
his sweetheart because she had refused
to marry him. He sought her at her
work for a final Interview. He was seen
to whisper to her and she relied: “No,
no.” Then Halle drew a revolver and
fired several times. After she fell lie
calmly awaited arrest. The was carried,
on teshnicalities, to the United States
Supreme Court. Alfinal appeal was made
to Governor Odell for a commutation of
sentence on the ground that Halle was
insane at the time the crime was com
mitted, but the application was denied.
A Farmer Brutally Lashed.
(By the Associated Press.)
Owensboro, Ky., August 4. —William
Dodwell, a farmer living near Yelving
ton, in this county, was taken from his
home at midnight last night, bound to
a tree and beaten with a black snake
whip until he was almost unconscious
from loss of blood. Over seventy-five
lashes were administered and there are
more than fifty wounds from two inches
to a foot long on his face and body. The
bark was torn from the tree where the
ropes which bound the unfortunante man
touched it and the whip left ma,rks on
the tree as if it had been cut with a
knife. Dodwell’s wife and daughter at
tempted to go to his rescue, but were
prevented by the members of the mob.
Tho cause for the whipping is not known.
Off on Speaking Tour.
State Auditor B. F. Dixon left yester
day afternoon for Rockinham, where hi'
speaks today at an educational rally,
lee, also speaks at the same meeting. On
Dr. E. W. Sikes, of Wake Forest 00l-
August 7th both speak at Sterling, Robe
son county. On the 9th Dr. Dixon speaks
at Whiteville and on the 11th at Jones
boro. Dr. Sikes will speak at Barker’s
on the Bth, Back Swamp on the 9th,
Lourinburg on the 11th, Middle Sound on
the 13th, and Waxhaw on the 16th.
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 5,1902,
UNDER URDUS EYES
One Who is Suspected of
Wrecking Train-
From Two Points Branch's Bloodhound, Tiger,
f
Leads Ihe Way Toward Tnis Mans
Home.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Washington, N.\C., Aug. 4. —Strong sus
picion rests upon a white man by the
name of William Ange for an attempt to
wreck the Washington and Plymouth pas
senger train on Saturday morning. While
he has not been arrested for the crime
he is constantly watched for fear he
might make an attempt to escape.
“Hurricane” Branch, the sheriff of Suf
folk, with his bloodhound “Tiger,” ar
rived at the scene Saturday night. There
were two rails gone and the dog was
taken to where the south rail was miss
ing and placed upon the trail. The ani
mal caught trail without trouble and run
to where the rail had been secreted. From
the rail the bloodhound kept a hot trail
until Ynge's field was reached when the
dog was called off and taken back to the
place where the wreckage occurred.
He was again placed on the trail ami
went directly this time to Ange’s house,
keeping the trail hot from first to last.
Ange was not at home but was visiting
at his brother's. He resides about two
miles from the wreck. Ange has had
trouble with the railroad Tor years, a
long time before it was extended to
Washington, in the way of law suits, etc.
He had a cow killed by the log train
and it was not settled to liis satisfaction.
This, it is thought, aroused his anger to
such a pitch that he sought revenge by
wrecking the train. He is said to be a
rnan of bad character. He has a large
family.
There is no doubt that the right party
has been located. The officials will see
to it that the guilty party is brought to
Justice. Feeling is running high against
Ange.
“Tiger” After Train Wreckers.
Special to News and Observer.)
Washington, N. C., Aug. 4.—The parties
who wrecked the train near Plymouth
are being pursued by a noted bloodhound.
This is “Tiger,” the proper! of Sheriff
“Hurricane” Branch, of Suffolk. Just be
fore coming here “Tiger” successful!; -
trailed the negro murderer, Craven, at
Leesburg. The dog is the same which
nicked out the trail from Miss Nell Crop
sey's house to the spot where she is
supposed to have met her death.
DEATH OF MBS. KINO
Widow of the Late Mr. M F King Passed
Away on Sunday Night-
Mrs. Cornelia King, widow of the late
Mr. M. F. King, died at her home, &23
West Jones stnM?t, about 8:30 .o’clock
Sunday night. Mrs. King was about fif
ty years of age. She had been in poor
health for a lons - time, and for the last
three weeks had been confined to her bed.
She leaves one brother, Mr. Washington
Brinkley, of this city, and two sons. Mr.
Hubert King, ho is a resident of Ral
eigh, and Mr. Ernest King, ho is a fire
man on the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad between Rich
mond and Washington. Both of her sons
were with her at her death.
The funeral services took place at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Eden
ton Street Methodist church, conducted
by Rev. T. N. Ivey.
The following gentlemen acted as pall
bearers: Messrs. W. J. Young, Sr., J. G.
Brown, J. T. Pullen, Thos. artin, F. A.
Watson, K. M. Weathers, W. H. Worth
and Frank Lumsden. The interment took
place in the city cemetery.
Mrs. King leaves considerable proper
ty in realestate and insurance.
ADDITIONS TO FACULTIES.
Teachers For Peace Institute and the Baptist
Female University.
Peace Institute is to have again in its
faculty this year Mrs. Lillian L. Kean
as director of vocal music. She was
here year before last and won high
praise as a musician and as a charming
member of social circles. Her many
friends will be delighted to greet her
again.
The Baptist Female University has
made a number of additions to its facul
ty, these being Lady Principal, Mrs.
Skelton, of Wellesey College; Chair of
Chemistry and Biology, Miss Sackett, of
the University of Chicago: Chair of His
tory and Political Economy, Miss Gibbs,
of Coornell; English and Mathematics,
Miss Harris, of Hollins Institute and
Richmond College; Elocution. Miss Eliz
abeth Snydor, of Meph School of Ora
tory: Business Department, Miss Par
rish, of Richmond, Va.
Rex Vanderbilt Engaged.
(By the Associated Press.)
Newport, R. 1., August 4.—The en
gagement of Reginald Vanderbilt and
Miss Cathleen Gebhard Nelson, was for
mally announced this afternoon by cards
sent out by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
mother of the young man, and by Mrs.
Frederick Neilson, mother of the pros
pective bride.
Reginald Vanderbilt has just got
through Y'ale, although he has not taken
a degree and may return next year. He
recently l*eeame of age and Miss Neil
son is twenty. Mrs. Neilson is a sister
of Frederick Gebhard.
The young couple were brought up to
gether in Newport and New York.
CfIITON CROP REPORT
Condition of 81-9, Below Ten
Years’ Average.
Except in Texas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory
and Missouri. A Marked Deterioration
is Shown.
(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, 1). C., Aug. 4.—The
monthly report of the Department of Ag
riculture shows the average condition of
cotton on July 25 to have been 81.9 as
compared with 84.7 on une 25, 77.2 on
July 25, 1891, 7G on August 1, 1900, 84 on
August 1, 1899, and a ten-year average
of 82.8.
Except in Texas and Oklahoma, which
report averages* or conditions July 25 four
points higher than last month, Indian
Territory, where there has been an im
provement of six points, and Missouri,
whore there is no appreciable change, a
more or less marked deterioration is re
ported from the pntire cotton belt, the
decline amounting to 1 point in Vir
ginia, 2 points in Arkansas, 4 in
iana, 5 in Mississippi, G in Texas, 7 in
North Carolina, South Carolina and Ala
bama, 8 in Georgia, and 12 in Florida.
There is a marked absence of uni
formity of conditions even in the States
making the most unfavorable showing not
a few counties reporting a condition far
above the average and some even reach
ing the high figure of 100.
The condition in the principal States
is reported as follows:
North Carolina. 86; South Carolina, 88:
Georgia, 83: Florida, 81; Alabama, 77;
Mississippi, 80; Louisiana, 81; Texas, 77;
Arkansas, 92; Tennessee, 92; Oklahoma,
94; Indian Territory, 95.
On the Diamond.
American League.
(By the Associated Press.)
At Cleveland— R II E
Cleveland 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 I—l 8 0
Washington ....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o—o 5 2
At Chicago— R II E
Chicago ....2 103100000 I—B 13 3
Phila 0 022002100 o—7 8 4
At St. Louis— R II E
St. Louis 2 0022000 2—B 9 2
Baltimore 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 I—21 —2 9 1
At Detroit— R H K
Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 o—l 6 1
Boston 2 2100010 o—6 11 1
National League.
At Philadelphia— II H E
Chicago ..0 0000002000 5—7 16 0
Phila 2 0000000000 o—2 9 2
At Brooklyn— R H E
Cincinnati .. ..1 0000000 o—l 8 2
Brooklyn 1 0000020 •—3 9 1
At Boston— B II E
Boston 0 00000 o—o 2 1
St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 1 o—l0 —1 71
At New York — R II E
Pittsburg 2 0130002 I—9 9 2
New York 0 1010001 4—7 11 3
Eastern League.
(By the Associated Press.)
Toronto, 7; Providence, 1.
(Second game): Toronto, 3; Provi
dence. 0.
Buffalo. 2: Newark. 4.
Worcester, 2; Montreal, 1.
Rochester, 4; Jersey City, 3.
Southern League.
Shreveport, 5; Little Rock, 3.
Birmingham, 4; Atlanta, 4. (Ten in
nings: darkness).
Nashville, 2; Chattanooga, 3.
New Orlcans-Memphis, no game.
NEW PREACHES *OR GOLDSBORO.
The Death of Rev- B B- Hall’s Daughter Heard
of With Much Begret
(Special to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. C„ August 4.—The news
of the death of Mrs. Durward Hedge
peth, at her home in Fayetteville, yes
terday, was received here today with re
gret *by friends and acquaintances. Be
fore her marriage she was Miss Maggie
Hall, daughter of Rev. B. R. Hall, a
former pastor of 3t. Paul c hurch in this
city.
The Vestry of St. Stephen’s Episcopal
church, of this parish, which for some
time has been without a rector, extend
ed a call to Rev- F. H. T. Hoosefleld,
assistant rector of St. Jams church in
Wilmington.
Mt. Olive will hold its opening sales
of tobacco tomorrow and Mr. John R.
Smith, one of the Democratic candidates
for sheriff, was in the city today and
said that the people of his town were ex
pecting the biggest break In the history
of the Mt. Olive market.
YEARLY MEETINGS OP PKIENDS-
The Gathering at High Point One of the Larg
est in the United States
(Special to News and Observer.)
High Point. N. C., Aug. 4.—On Tues
day the yearly meeting of Friends be
gins here, and as usual great prepara
tions are being made to entertain the
visitors. An unusually large -representa
tive body will be present this year and
several of the most influential and proml-
nent men of the Society of Friends in
the United States and foreign countries
will be on hand. The annual meeting
here is one of the most important and
largest of the gatherings of the Society
of Friends in the United States. Great
work is being accomplished by the North
Carolina Society of Friends. They are
doing well their part in caring for the
orphans, educating tho children and
spreading the gospel.
Sunday Is the big day of all and one
of the largest gatherings in the State is
here on that day.
Rev. J. C. Leonard preached a special
sermon to the J. O. U. A. M. at the First
Reformed church Sunday afternoon.
In the death of Mr. J. G. Anderson
the Friends church here loses one of its
leading members and counsellors.
Rev. Josiah Crudup, at one time a prac
ticing lawyer at this place, but who, af
ter Jeaving hero, joined the ministry,
has been a chaplain in the United States
army. Mr. Crudup married Miss Corilla
Remfrey, of this place.
MR. POINDEXTLR DRUPB DEAD
One of Winston’s Oldest Citizens Btv. W. 0
Walters Accepts Call.
(Specal to News and Observer.)
Winston-Salem, N. C„ August 4.—Mr.
George Pondexter, one of Winston’s old
est cltiens, dropped dead on the street
this afternoon. His death was caused by
heart disease.
Rev- R. G. Walters, pastor of the
Christian ahurch here, has accepted a
call to the East Church of Christ at To
ledo, Ohio. He will go to his new field
September first. He declined a call last
week to do evangelistic work in Vir
inia.
Suit Againtt the Hoe Company.
(By the Associated press.)
New York, Auk. 4.—Police Inspector
Brooks today began a public investigation
into tho riot at the funeral of Chief
Rabbi Joseph last Wednesday.
R. Hoe & Co., manufacturers of print
ing presses, were today served with
summons and complaint in a suit for $25,-
000 damages brought by Rudolph Garton
burg, who alleges that while acting as
a pall-hearer at the funeral of Rabbi
Joseph he was struck by a brick in the
hands of one of Hoe & Co.’s employes.
Judge Robinson 11!.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Fayetteville, N. C., August 4. —Judge
Robinson arrived in Pittsboro this morn
ing quite sick. He was unable to hold
court this week and left on the afternoon
train for his home in Goldsboro,
ON TO LILLINOION
Grading Begins on the Mills’ Roid Extension
at Fnqnay Springs Today,
Contract for grading the extension of
the Raleigh and Cape Fear Railroad
from, Fuquay Springs to Lillington has
been awarded to Stewart Brothers, of
Virginia and the work begins at Fuquay
Springs today.
A number of the force are already on
the ground, a car load of mules went
down yesterday afternoon and the wagons
and other necessary equipment for con
ducting the work follows this morning.
The grading will now be pushed for
ward as fast as circumstances will per
mit and in the near future waiting Lil
lington will be rewarded by hearing the
echoing shriek of the puffing locomo
tive rebounding from the curves of the
Cape Fear.
An Editor Can't Have the Gout,
Some of the brethren of the Ananias
Club, thinking it would elevate the edi
torial profession for one of its members
to have the aristocratic disease of the
gout, have published far and wide that
Mr. Josephus Daniels, editor of the
News and Observer, is sick with the
gout. For fear this publication will
cause delinquent subscribers not to pay
up, it is here stated that the editor is
out again after a painful sore on his foot
which prevented easy locomation.
No North Carolina editor has yet been
able to break into the "gouty” ranks of
high living. They thrive on high think
ing and plain livng.
Finest in the State.
The new Methodst church at Morgan
ton was dedicated on Sunday, Rev. Dr.
Atkins, D. D., Sunday School editor,
preaching the sermon. He is easily one
of the first preachers in the South and
charmed the Morgantom people.
“We hav’nt the largest, but we have
the neatest and finest church in the
State,” said Mr. E. B. Claywell, mem
ber of the State Election Board, who is
in the city. “It is a church that the peo
ple of Morganton are proud of and it is
an ornament to the town.”
Pleased With Forth Carolina.
Rev. Father Irwin, of Dunwoody Semi
nary, New York, left for his home yes
terday after spending a month at Naza
reih and engaging in mission work with,
Father Holland about Raleigh. He says
that he is charmed with North Carolina
and with the straightforward frankness
and sincerity of its people. He reports
that he has been very successful in his
mission work and goes back to the North
with a very high opinion of North Caro
lina and its people.
Motion Docket to be Called.
The members of the Wake county bar
are requested to take notice that the mo
tion docket arranged for this July Special
Term of the Superior court of Wake
county, will be called Friday morning
I next, August Bth, 1992, at 9:30 o’clock.
By order of the judge.
» W. M. RUSS, Clerk.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
FEARS OF TROUBLE
PROVE BASELESS
A Great Crowd is at Bed
dall’s Funeral.
SOLDIERS KEEP WATCH
Midnight Prowler Arouses the Eighth
Regiment
NO RESUMPTION OF WORK IN THE HELDJ
There Are Rumors of Reiumption, But Grounds
For Thun Appear Very flimsy, lhe
Strikers Wa’c-iing the
Collieries.
(By the Associated Tress.)
Shenondoah, Pa., Aug. 4. —While the sit
uation in this region is calm the troops
encamped here showed more activity to
day than they have on any day since they
were ordered to Shenandoah. This on the
surface does not indicate anything, yet
there was a feeling of uneasiness which
caused the commanding officers to in
crease their vigilance and hold the sol
diers in a state of preparedness.
The greater part of this vigilance was
due to the fact that the funeral of Joseph
Baddall, who died as a result of injuries
received on Wednesday night’s riot, took
place today. There were many rumors
afloat that they would be attacked. Tlipse
stories reached brigade headquarters and
General Gobin decided to take every pre
caution possible to prevent any untoward
incidents while the funeral was being
1 hold, without too great a display of the
. military force. A platoon of the Gover
nor’s Troop was stationed on one of the
town’s principal streets near headquar
ters and one battalion of infantry of the
Twelfth regiment was held in readiness
in camp to march on short notice. Pro
vost Marshal Farquhar also kept a watch
ful eye on matters with a detail of
men. f
A great crowd lined the sidewalks, the
majority of the people being striking
mine workers. Nothing occurred to dis
turb the funeral and after It was over
lhe platoon of cavalry was withdrawn
from the town.
Company H, of the Twelfth regiment,
was placed on duty at Indian Ridge Col
liery of tho Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Company near the for
eign quarter. This was done so that a
town constable could be assisted in case
he was attacked while making arrests on
| persons who wf>re in last week’s riots.
The services of the soldiers, however,
were not needed.
The Eighth regiment had another coll
to arms last night. The pickets in the
i vicinity of the stable saw a man stealth
-1 ily approach the horses and he was com
manded to stop. He probably did not.
see the sentry, because the instant he
heard the soldier’s command the prowler
turned and fled down the side of the hill.
Three bullets were sent after him but
he escaped. The sentry on the next post
1 also saw a man running in the darkness
and he, too, fired at the fleeing figure.
The sound of the shooting aroused the
guest and the bugle call to arms was
immediately sounded. The whole regi
ment was quickly in line and Company II
was sent out to investigate, but the mys
terious person had disappeared. After
that the men were not again disturbed.
Rumors of a resumption of work in
this territory are still in circulation, but
there is nothing to indicate that these
reports have any foundation.
No Resumption of Mining.
‘(By the Associated Press.)
Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. 4.—The day
having passed without a resumption of
, mining in the strike region caused re
j joicing at strike headquarters tonight.
There was some fear that work might be
started, at the Woodward colliery of the
Delaware, Lakawanna and Western Com
pany, near Plymouth, today, and a large
number of strikers and their sympathizers
! were stationed in the vicinity, but when
it became known for a certainty that
j tho mine would not resume the strikers
returned to their homes.
At the offices of the coal companies
I tho only information that would be given
out was that when the operators got
j ready to resume work, they would do so
but how< soon that would be they would
not sav.
Those in charge at strike headquar
ters are apprehensive that some of the
coal companies will spring a surprise
some morning and they will have a col
liery in operation before the strikers
know it. To prevent such a surprise, the
strikers are watching the collieries very
closely and also the movements of aIT
i men who go In and out of the works.
Owen Sentenced For Murder.
(Special to Nows and Observer.)
Oxford, N C., Aug. 4. —In the murder
trial of Robert Owen for the killing of
I Jim Wilkins at Virgilina, the jury ron
j dcred a verdict of murder in the second
degree. Judge McNeal sentenced the mur
derer to five years at first, but the fore
man and several of the jury in company
, with Gen. B. S. Royster, the defendant’s
1 attorney, solicited the judge and the ver
dict was reduced to three years’ im
prisonment.
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