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THI WEATHER TODAY. « ► Per Kerth Car«llnai < l PAIR. VOL. LIU. no: 9 Leads all North Carolina Dailies in Mews and : w --Mation A MAJORITY ARE FOR CONVICTION So it is Stated Though Neither Side at Wilson Will Give Out Results of the Poll. THE JURORS STAND FIRM And it is the General Opinion That Those Who are for Acquittal Give no Indications What ever of Yielding. (Special to News and Observer,) Wilson. N. C., June 29.—N0 verdict hits as yet been rendered by the jury in the Jones’ murder case, and it is impossible to say when the deadlock will be broken. The streets have been aflash with ru mors about the Jones jury since the ad journment of court on Saturday evening Crowds gathered on the streets on Satur day night and waited until midnight, hoping to be present when the announce ment was made that a verdict had been rendered. But no news came and Judge SbaW, seeing that a verdict would not be likely, instructed the officers to take the jury to the Sea Brook Hotel, where they have been quartered. They were brought to the court house on Sunday morning and remained there during the day without results. Mr. S. A. Woodard, counsel for the de fendants, was seen this morning and ask ed for a statement about the deliberation of the jury. He said: “While my statement can not be found ed on facts my opinion is that the jury has agreed to acquit Morgan and Whitley, but they have not and will not agree on a verdict as to Rich, Allen and Ward.” Solicitor Daniels was seen: He said he had no definite information that the jury stood 10 to 2 or 10 to 4 for conviction. The two opinions quoted above cover the opinions advanced by the two opposing sides. The general opinion is that the jury will not be able to reach a verdict. Court was convened this morning at 9:30 and opened with the usual prelimin aries. The jury was brought in by an order of the court. They were then ask ed if a verdict had been rendered, and to the query Judge Shaw was informed through Juror Ellis that no verdict had been agreed upon. Hi« Honor was re quested to read over again certain points in his charge, which was accordingly done. Judge Shaw said further: “In addition to the instructions hereto fore given you the court charges you that it is important to the State and to the defendants that you should agree to a verdict in this case. You have been se lected by the State and the defendants to pass upon and determine the issues and facts in the case, both saying that you al! are fair minded, impartial and intelligent men, and are Just as capable of deciding these issues as any other jury will be. You ought to consult and reason together and come to a verdict if you can con scientiously do so. You ought not to be obstinate about it, it is your duty to agree if you possibly can. If you have any prejudices against, or sympathy for the parties to this action you should lay them aside and npt permit yourselves to be swayed or influenced by them. The court instructs you tlrnt a verdict founded upon sympathy and prejudice, and not upon the law and evidence, is an improper verdict. ‘‘You were selected and placed in the box for the purpose of determining the facts and agreeing upon a verdict if you can honestly do so. You will remember the responsibility that rests upon you as Jurors. Your oath requires that you sit together, hear the evidence and render your verdict accordingly. You should reason together upon the evidence, dis cuss it fully, find the facts and apply to the facts so found in the law given you by the court and render your verdict ac cordingly regardless of any opinion, if any, you may have had before going into the box, and not be influenced by what any one may say about it. You were selected by the State and the defendants to de cide the issues involved, and the interest of the public as well as of the defendants requires that you agree upon a verdict if you can honestly do so.” Court then took p receas until 2:30 this afternoon, for the purpose of giving the Jury time to consider the new instruc tions. Court met at 2:30 thin afternoon hut re mained in session only a few minutes, when an adjournment was ordered until 5 o’clock. It had been rumored that the Jury would announce their inability to agree at the afternoon session and would be discharged, but such-was not the case- Judee Shaw held a second conference with Mr. S. A. Woodard and Solicitor Dan iels for a few minutes, these being over he ordered an adjournment until 9:30 tomor row. A poll of tbo jury was taken at the af ternoon session. Neither side would give out the result of this court, but it is learn ed that a large majority of the jury are for the conviction of all the defendants. This doesn’t, however, mean that there will not be a mistrial. The general opin ion is that the men who have held out so firmly for acquittal will continue to do so. The matter of moving to another eounty for the next trial in case this jury does not agree is being generally discussed. The News and Observer. Whether this matter will be pushed de pends entirely on the outcome of this trial. BLUE AMD OKAY Iff SHAM BATTLE. Fayetteville Will Burn Powder and Hurrah on the Glorious Fourth (Special to News and Observer.) Fayetteville, N. C., June 29. —An enthu siastic meeting was held in the city hall here Friday night to arrange details for the proper celebration of the Fourth of July. The sixth will be observed, as the young men in the sham battle and the firemen’s water contest cannot get off on Saturday. Much interest is being manifested in the sham battle, which will be an nttacK by Spanish-American war veterans upon a company of old Confederate veterans defending the market house. There has been a great increase in real estate values here in the last year, and now that the Buckhorn power seems to be in sight it has created a renewed demand for real property. Dr. D. G. MacKethan, of Brooksville, Fla., president of the Pine Product Con struction Companf, is here for a few days to inspect the la,rge plant that this company has just completed here. Much interest is shown on the part of our young men in behalf of the Lumber Bridge Company and its re-organization •It is one of the oldest and best companies in the State, and it is most earnestly hoped that it will not be allowed to drop out. Many of the young men and vet erans are well known here, and there is not a .company in the State composed of finer material. Killed by a Train. (Special to News and Observer.) Goldsboro, N. C., June 29. —A white n.an named Jake Screws, who was an irmiatp of the county home, was found dead in a ditch near the railroad track close to the home yestexday morning by a lady who passed the scene on the railroad track. The coroner, Dr. Thos. Hill de cided not to hold an inquest as the evi dence plainly show ed that Screws had been killed by the train from Norfolk, due here at 9:40 Saturday night. It seems that Screws picked huckleberries on Saturday, sold them at Pikeville, bought some whis key and started back to the home. On the way he sat down on the end of a cross tie and went to sleep. Screws had a wife, who is also an inmate of the county home. He had $1.20 in money in his pocket when found. No Friction With Cattini. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29. —The Associated Press is authorized to state that the re ports in circulation to thfe effect that there is friction between the administration and Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, are absolutely without foundation. It is, stated that the relations of the President and the State Department with Count Cassini are officially and personally en tirely cordial. It is regarded as a serious reflection upon the sincerity of the Presi dent to represent *is action in forward ing the petition relative to the Jews in Russia as in any way connected with in ternational negotiations in the Far Eeast or with the faithful manner in which Count Cassini has represented h?s gov- ( eminent at Washington. Shot for a Bad Women. (Special to News and Observer.) Salisbury, N. C., June 29. —Lonnie Mil- 1 lev shot and seriously wounded Louis 1 Whistler here yesterday. Both parties are colored and a woman of unsavory rep utation was the cause of the shooting. The ball entered the stomach, making eight perforations. An operation has been performed, but Whistler iH not expected to live. Miller was caught and lodged in jail. Four Shot and Wounded. (By the Associated Press.) Savannah, Ga., June 29.—Four men w'ere shot and wounded, one of them so seri ously that it is feared he will die, during a dispute in a saloon in this city early today. The injured are: Nathaniel Evans, per haps fatally; G. D. Bryan, James L. Doss, James T. Bennett. It is said that the trouble grew out ot a difference between Doss and Bryan. Answei to Feach Growers Filed. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29.—The Central of Georgia and the Atlanta ami West Point, Georgia Southern and Florida, the Geor-. gia, and the Western and Atlantic Rail roads have filed answers with in the Inter- State Commerce Commission to the com plaint of the Georgia Peach-Growers’ As sociation, alleging excessive and discrimi nating tariltp. The roads deny that the rates to New York and eastern points are approximately one-third greater per mile RALEIGH, NOKTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY MORNING. JUNK 30. 1903. than to Ohio river crossings and say tlu-t the peach producers in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, and Cal ifornia have to meet the competition of the Georgia peach in both eastern and western markets and the lines between those points have necessarily been com polled to accept exceptionally low rates on this class of traffic in order to enable producers to compete with Georgia pro ducers. Builders Strike at Charleston. (By the Associated Press.) % Charleston, S. C., June 29. —Several hun dred workmen engaged in building opera tions went on a strike today as a result of a disagreement between building trades council and employing contractors. Contractors say they are not seriously hurt as there is no rush of work on hand, and little important building being done. The matter involved is chiefly recogni tion of the Union and does not affect wages or hours of labor, though these fea tures are being introduced and will prob ably figure in any negotiations for a set tlenient. Some w'ork is being done by non union employes. - They’ll Whoop for Hanna. (By the Associated Press.) Chattanooga, Tenn., June 29. —United States Senator Marcus A. Hanna will spend next Sunday at Lookout Inn, near this city, on his way to Thomasvflle, Ga. It is understood that local Republicans will give him a rousing reception. HOTS BRAVE DEED He Saves a Family of Four From Death by Drowning (Special to News and Observer.) Beaufort, N. C-, June 29.—Mr. Joseph and family, from Kinston, who are stop ping at the Munson House, came near be ing drowned today on the Birds’ Shoal, about a quarter of a mile from Beaufort. They were in bathing and one of the party accidently stepped in deep water, and the other members of the family went to the child’s rescue and they were soon over their heads and in great danger of losing their lives as none of them coulJ swim. Palmer Davis, a colored boatman, went to save them, and he succeeded only by good Judgment • and heroic efforts.* They were all nearly exhausted and Mr. Joseph was so completely overcome lie had to be laid on the shore* until lie re covered sufficiently to be to the hotel. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and their two children. They are all right now. MR. BORDEN AIDED DAVIS.. Later. —All had been under the water twice and were only saved by all clinging together and by the aid of Mr. William Borden, from the University of Maryland, who ran to • their assistance and held Davis while lie caught the foot of Mr. Joseph as they were going under the third time and pulled them ashore. They all had to be rolled and rubbed before they were restored. DEATH OF A LITTLE CHILD. _____ _ Saturday Eight Took ou a Fiery Hue in High Point. (Special to News and Observer.) High Point, June 29.—The eighteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lea, whose death was noted in these col umn, was buried yesterday morning. This was a bright little child, and although its span of life was short, had endeared him self to the hearts of all that knew him. An unusual amount of meanness was done here Saturday night. At Mrs. Fraz ier’s boarding house a negro man entered the bed chamber, but was discovered im mediately and Mrs. Frazier screamed aloud and frightened hi maway. At Mr. Retenbery’s, in the northeastern part of the town, unknown parties were in the act of entering the house through the win dow when discovered. The chicken thieves also got in their usual work, carrying off a number of brindles. A negro man was arrested for stealing $5.00 from a white man and a merchant here was after a peace warrant so ranother white man who threat, ened .vengeance upon him. Several drunks adn downs also occupied the atten tion of the police, i Celebration of Wesley’s Birth. (By the Associated Press.) Savannah, Ga., June 29.—The bi-cen tenniary celebration here of the birth of Johu Wesley was concluded today with the -'Unveiling of three tablets marking allots intimately associated with the great preacher's life. Dr. John F. Goucher delivered the ad dress of the occasion, his subject being ’’The Coetanous rise of the Methodism and Anglo-Saxon Supremacy.” Each of the tablets was unveiled hy lit tie girls, daughters of Savannah Meth odists. Wesley hymns were sung. As the last tablet marking Wesley’s Home was unveiled, the assembly standing with un covered heads, sang the doxology. Each tablet was draped in the stars and stripes and union jack. Answer to Compress Comp u»y Filed.' (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29.—The Illinois Cen tral and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railways have filed with the Inter-State Commerce Commission an swers to the complaint of the Planters Compress Company, which contended for a deferential in favor of round bale cot ton. Both roads deny that there is any ground for a difference in the classification of the two system of baling cotton. DISQUIETJITHE EAST A Conference Held With the Russian Minister of War. (By the Associated Press.) Pekin, June 29.—The Russian Minister M. Lessar, has been suddenly summoned to a conference with General Kupoakin, the Russian War Minister; Admiral Alex ieff, in command of the Russian fleet *1 the Pacific; M. Poketiloff, manager of the Russo-Chinese bank at Pekin, and other officers at Port Arthur regarding Russia’s position in Manchuria. M. Lessar leaves here July 1. Washington, June 29.—1 tis indicated today that the Manchurian question may be permitted to rest t temporarily so far as action at this e»< of the line is con cerned, since Secretary Hay has leit the city for a two weeks’ vacation a\id Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, is about to sail for Europe. There are indications, too. that the Rus sian government has found it possible to .'hype her policiy respecting Manchuria so as to be more accetable to the United States. Secretary Hay and Count Cassini, within the past week, have conferred upon this subject, and it is apparent that there have been wane developments, which of ficials do not care to make public at litis time. In the negotiations with China for a commercial treaty this government has been insistent upon the opening of certain ports in Manchuria, and the new turn appears to have been given a more hope ful feeling in that direction. Washington, June 29. —Rear Admiral Evans in a report to the Navy Depart ment has again called attention to the necessity of maintaining an adequate force of marines at Olongapo in the event of emergency in China. He regards tlie in ternal unrest there with apprehension and recommends that the force of marines at Olongapo be increased from 1,000 to 1.500. The Marine Corps is now 500 shorts of its full quota and recruiting will be continued on an active scale this summer in the effort to secure the additional 500 men for dispatch to the Philippines in the fall. SHE’I A HEAVf WEATHER 8180 Th« Bclianea Proves Her Worth in & Btiff Breeze and I .«apy eta. (By the Associated Press ) Newport, R. 1., June 29.- —The new cup yacht Reliance proved today her worth ns a heavy weather boat when she de feated the Columbia and Constitution in a stiff easterly breeze and lumpy sea over a thirty-mile course, fifteen miles of which was a beat to windward. The Reliance sailed the course in four minutes, nine seconds less time than did the Columbii* and four minutes 58 seconds less than did the Constitution. All the racing in.which these boa.s have participated up to today has been in light airs and smooth water, but this afternoon there was a smashing good whole sail breeze blowing and consider able jump to the water, conditions that .are exactly suited to the Columbia. With her owner, E. D. Morgan, at the helm, the old cup defender sailed a grand race, reaching the windward mark only one minute, 56 seconds astern of the Reliance, and one minutes 31 seconds ahead of the Constitution. On the run home, however, the Iterance pulled away steadily from both her oppon ents while the Constitution gained con siderably on the Columbia. Captain Barr sailed the new' sloop for all there was in her, and gave her rigging and spars e thorough testing. v Today’s race was the first of a serie* given by the New- York Yacht Club aiu'i there will be racing overy day this week. Trigg Company May Bid. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29.—My Meyers, re ceiver of the W. R. Trigg Company, of Richmond, Va., contractors for the con struction of the United States steamship Galveston, the revenue cutter Mohawk, and a dredge for the War Department, who failed some time ago, and Mr. Newton, president of the First National Bank of Richmond, had an interview today with Secretary Shaw and Captain Shoemaker, chief of the Revenue Cutter service. On behalf of the Trigg Company an applica tion was made for the Treasury Depart ment to allow the company to take charge of the Mohawk as soon as she is reieased by the courts and complete her for the government. It was decided, however, that under the law no contract can be entered into for the work when the contract will go to the lowest responsible bidder. Un der this ruling it is not unlikely that the Trigg Company will qualify and submit a bid for the work. Fire at Creosate Works. (By the Associated Press.) Mobile, Ala.. June 29.—A special from West Pascogoula says that fire today to tally destroyed the West Pascagoula Creosote Works, entailing a loss of prob ably $200,000. The works are said to be the largest in the South. The fire was caused by a piece of hot iron falling on the creosote. An explosion followed. No one was injured. No Criticism oi the Kaiser. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29.—Secretary Moody today received telegrams from newspa per editors and others inquiring as to published reports that Emperor William’s inspection of the ■ kaarsargo \\ us sharply criticized in the Navy Department and was considered a breach of naval eiquette. 111 reply the Secretary sent the following telegram: “No criticism of the Emperor's inspec tion of the Kearsarge has been uttered by any responsible person in this department so far, as I can ascertain. I am informed further by Rear Admiral Taylor, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, that the Emperor’s inspection is in no way subject to criticism and can be considered in no light other than courteous attention on the Emperor’s part to us. It is a long es tablished custom for foreign officials to inspect battleships of friendly nations anti is regarded as an honor. (Signed) “WILLIAM H. MOODY. “Secretary of the Navy.” WE BPBXHT Off THE BBIHY. Our Men of War’s Men Win Laurels in Races at Kiel. (By the Associated Press.) Kiel, June 29. —The American men of wars won a first, a second and a third in today’s races, against the boats of the German fleet. The Americans had four boats entered in three events, while the Germans had 37, and the American crews were not familiar with the course jind had not specially trained for the occasion. The Chicago’s sailing cutter, entered by Midshipman Stephen R. Rowan, today, won Princess Henry's prize for warships’ cutters. The sailing launch for the San Francis co, entered by Ensign George W. Steele, Jr., won the prize in the race for war ships iaunenes. The German crews cheered the American winners heartily. The Emperor presented the prizes to the winners at the yacht club tonight in the shape of personal gifts to the officers commanding the launches. Ensign Steele received a silver cup. # > “I hope you will drink many a bumper out of it,” said Emperor William, hand ing it to him. iLeutenant Mustin and Midshipman Rowan, who sailed the Chi- cago's small cutter, received silver cigar ette boxes. The officers of the United States squadron this afternoon received about one thousand guests on board the United States flagship Kearsarge, principally German nava lofflcer* and visiting Ameri cans. There was a “quiet smoker’’ on the Kearsarge tonight. Emperor William was unable to be pres ent at the reception oh the Kearsarge be cause lie had engaged long ahead to dis tribute prizes at a tennis match. Prince Henry was at the reception with the Princess his wife. She danced with Lieutenant Charles L. Hussey, of the Chicago. In bidding Emperor William farewell on board the Hohenzollern Rear Admiral Cotton on behalf of the captain* and ofii cers of his squadron said they would carry away with them never to be forgotten memories of the hospitality that had been shown them during their stay .here. The Emperor replied that the visit had been charming to him personally and he hoped it would be enduring in its impress on the friendship between the two nations. Ad miral Cotton and the captains of the American warships tonight attended a dinner, given by the yacht club in honor of the Emperor and sat with His Majesty and United States Ambassador Towler in the garden for an hour witnessing a dis play of rockets by the combined fleets and the playing of the vessels searchlights. The Emperor will leave on board the Meteor at 7 o’clock tomorrow for a long suil to Eckernfoerde. The American squad ron will leave at 7 o'clock tomorrow even ing. PILING IT UP ON M.ACHEN. They Say. Madden Eats Humble Pie, bat He Won’t Show His Teeth (By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29.—The grand jury today reported additional indictments against August W. Maehen and Gross Brothers in the case of Maehen for receiv ing a bribe and in the case of Gross Broth ers for giving a bribe. These indictments are brought in to cover three additional counts and to put the first indictment on the same footing as the second, which later involved the Lorenzs, of Toledo, Ohio, in the charge of conspiracy to de fraud. At the suggestion of Justice Pritchard, presiding over criminal counry number one, the defendants will be ar raigned this week. And He Spake Hot. *(By the Associated Press.) Washington, June 29. —Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden returned to day from Detroit. He was closeted with Postmaster General Payne and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, with whom he discussed his recently published letter to the Postmaster General calling for an investigation of the contract held by a manifolding company of Franklin, Pennsylvania. Mr. Madden explained his letter to the official. It is understood that he expressed regret at having acted hastily and repudiated any intention of reflect ing upon officials of the department in con nection with published criticisms of the contract. Mr. Madden had nothing to say for publication on the subject. Gretnsboro Downs High Point. (Special to News and Observer.) Greensboro, N. C., June 29. —Greensboro won a game here this evening, scoring twenty-five runs to High oPint’s four. The teams will play at High oPiut tomorrow. The Chatham Bank at Siler City, which has been a private bauking firm, is now in corporated under the bauking act passed by the last Legislature.—Chatham Record. He who hath health and owes nothing is both young and wealthy. CITY EXTENSION MEETS ITS DEFEAT Fell 423 Votes Short of Its Need. OUTVOTED OPPOSII ION The Stajral-tfome Vale Gets in its Work and the Extensionists Find it impos sible to Defeat Regis tration. The city limits will not be extended at present. That is tbjQ result of the election held yesterday on the question of city exten sion. The movement met an overwhelming defeat in the matter of polling enough vote* to carry the day. In the actual number of votes cast the proposition won out at the polls, but this was Dy a narrow majority, the excess be ing only nineteen votes. The vote for city extension was 554, against city extension 535, an excess of 19 for extension. The registered vote is 1.952 and half of this is 976. If all of these were qualified it would take 977 to carry the election, but the 554 cast fell short 423 votes. The registration books have on them 1.952 names, and of these there are chal lenges standing against 205. If all of these should be accepted the qualified reg istered vote would be 1,747, and for suc cess 874 would be needed, while the vote i. 4 falling short by 320 votes. But it. is not probable that the chal lenged votes will come off of the registered vote. City Attorney W. L, Watson was seen last night in regard to the legal aspect of the matter. In response to inquiries concerning any legal steps in the matter, he said: “In my op —»on the act providing for an election on city extension required the assent of a majority of the qualified reg istered voters in order that it might be come a law. This having failed Ihe act is inoperative and all legal quesy||is rela tive therefore are settled.” fr THE TABULATED RETURNS. The result o fthe election yesterday, by wards, is as follows: W aids- istered. For. Against. Reg- Firsf*-lst. Div 316 120 79 First—2nd. Div 279 34 115 Second—lst. Div 324 115 40 Second—2nd. Div.... 263 87 98 Third—lst Div 295 94 89 Third—2nd. Div 181 29 31 Fourth—lst. Div 169 58 47 Fourth—2nd. Div... 125 17 36 Total 1,952 554 535 THE CHALLENGES. The following is the record as to the challenges made and the disposition of these challenges. In the first column the number of challenged voters who voted is given, while in the second place the number challenged, but not voting is given, there being those who did not ap pear at the polls to vote: Chal- Challenged lenged Not Wards. Voted. Voted. Total. First—lst. Div 6 30 36 First—2nd. Div 11 43 54 Second —Ist. Div 0 13 13 Second—2nd. Div.... 3 20 23 Third—lst. Div 5 19 24 Third! —2nd. Div 10 40 50 Fourth—lst. Div 9 19 28 Fourth—2nd. Div.... 3 21 2t Total 47 205 252 In the second division of the Second Ward, eleven names were erased from the registration, the challenges having been found to hold good. In the first division of the Fourth Ward ten of the challenges were made on election day. Os. the 205 who did not appear to vote or answer to the challenge it is not known how many would have become qualified. THE DAY’S EVENTS. The election passed off quietly, very THE METHODISTS NEED THE GREENSBORO FEMALE COLLEGE Let the Owners But Say the Word and a Grand Con vention Will Formulate Plans to Save it to the Church. Oatesville, N. C., June 27. To the Editor: It is very creditable to the News and Observer that it has taken such a lively interest in the affairs of Greensboro Female College in this gloomy period in her history. The Methodists of the State cannot af ford to lose that institution. It ought to belong to the two North Carolina Conferences; and I have no doubt but that, if the same offer is made to them that was made to the Trustees of Trinity College, it will soon be in operation again, as a light set upon a hill, shedding its radiance in every nook and corner of our grand old State. Let the present owners but say the »»»♦»♦♦»♦»♦►♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ ■ TH* WEATHER TO-DAY. Per Raleight Showers. AAA A AAAA gAA-llg Ag A-a A A a. ▼ “WWW VRrW W" I'tYt vvv f 'W'" PRICK FIVE CENTS. quietly, but both sides of the question were actually at work. The extensionists had the hardest side of the question to meet. They needed 977 voters to come out and vote. The antis had it easier, for it was not neces sary to get a single voter to the polls, yet despite this they kept at work and when the polls closed were behind the extension votes only by nineteen. Carriages' were kept going all day long, and messages flew thick and fast to ab sent voters to “come out and vote." The extensionists saw when half the day had passed that there was hard and quick work needed to get their voters out, but when the sun went down they had failed. The judges o fthe election all had their returns in early last night, and today the Board of City Canvassers, Composed of one member of each of the judges at the various polls, will meet at noon in the mayor's ofTice and after organizing will open and canvass the returns and officially declare the result. Jew*. (By the Associated Press.) St. Petersburg. June 29.—The amend ment to the ‘‘temporary regulations of May 15, 1882, permitting Jews to reside and to acquire real estate in 101 additional towns within the pale of Jewish settle ment” is thus explained by the Jewish journal Voskhad. “The temporary regulations which have been in force during the last 21 years were hastily issued and were not brought into conformity with other laws. The.r en forcement caused nearly all ti e Jews liv ing in the rural district, amounting to about 20 per cent of tho whole Jewish population in 1882, to be driven into the towns and cities. The r-a’i- of Jewish settlement, previously embracing fifteen provfncesT suddenly a Incited number of towns. The Senate was quickly overwhelmed with appeals against the il legal enforcement of the regulations and, in 1884, was petitioned, though vainly, for their repeal. The number of towns open to Jews has continued constanly to diminish and the Jews, more and mc*e, cooped up, have been driven hard for a subsistence. As a result the towns with Jewish populations have been officially pro nounced breeding places for physical and pschical diseases. The ministry of the in terior, in view of the dangers from this hungry proletariat, has decided to open 101 new places to Jewish settler*. In the list are many former Jewish colonies which had been within recent years transform ed legally into /villages and thus with drawn I‘rom the category ov permissible places of abode for Jews. In the prov inces of Chernigov, Ekaterinalav and Pol tav the authorities have broken up Jew ish colonies which had existed from time immemorial. “The ‘temporary regulations,’ it may be briefly stated, forbid Jews to move into cities and towns where they bad not been living when the regulations were issued to remove from one hamlet ta another or to acquire or rent land.” DOWHPOUB Iff GOTHAM. Lightning Strikes Tammany Ball, bat the Damage Done is Slight (By the Associated Press.) New York, June 29. —New York and vi cinity, as well as this part of the country was flooded today by a downpour of rain, during which the course of a few hours, about half as much water fell as in the prolonged period of wet weather this month. The storm was accompanied by thunder and lightning, and several con spicuous spots were struck by bolts. Streets in various sections of Greater New York were inundated and it is expected the damage by water will be very great. The flood was most serious along the shore front on South and West streets in the borough of Manhattan and in the Wil liamsburgh section of Brooklyn, where much damage was done by floods twelve years ago. For a good portion of the day here the water in some of the streets was four and five feet deep and families were held prisoners in their homes. Lightning struck Tammany Hall but the damage to the building was trilling. A gentleman near Burgaw has produced a cross between two varieties of Irish po tatoes, resulting in a superfine white va riety which sells on the northern mar kets at a considerable advance above other varieties—Lumberton Argus. word, and these will, at once, be set on foot, a movement looking to the call of a grand convention of all the friends and patrons and alumnae of Greensboro Fe male College, to meet on the college grounds at an early day, to consider the ways and means to pay for and endow that grand old institution. Men and Avomen can be found to assume the responsibility of reopening the col lege in September, and Avhen the two Conferences meet, it can be fixed upon a permanent basis. Let the stockholders be heard from and then the agitation will begin in earnest. In the meantime let plans and suggea tions be made and considered. L. L. SMITH.
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