North Carolina Newspapers

i THE WEATHER SHOWERS ) Nearly Everybody Reads THE CITIZEN. ZEN H 1JL1 -L 11 A V Voll. XIX No. 27 4SHEVILLE, N. C, FRIDAY K03?:::.G," JULY 10, 1SD3. PRICE FIVE CENTS ,pJGTII OF 10 uLUUL I It Is Now a Matter of Only two or Three Days, at Best, When He Will . f-tr Required to Answer the Summons to the Great Beyond Tragic Death of Manager Valpo f Hi Was Kept From His Holi nessPope Tried to Recleve the Cardinals of Rome and i Failed In Attempt Rome, July 10, 2 a. m. Another day of alternate hopes and fears has pass ed and Pope Leo's life still hangs In the balance. Beginning with renewed hopes the day closed with the scales tindlng slowly but surely downwards. How long this agonizing period of tutpense will last, not even the at tending doctors dare to say. . No night' bulletin was Issued but at 13:50 this morning It was learned from Dr. Mazzonl that the condition the Pontiff bad not changed since the Issue of the evening bulletin at j' 30 o'clock, which announced, that the ttlent's state ; was grave and at fhicb hour Dr. Lapponl had declared Hi fear that there was no hope but that the end might not come during tit night. At nildlnght a, reoort coming from the Vatican Itself gained currency that Br. Mazzonl had again operated on ie Pope and extracted serum which tad again gathered In the pleural cav y. A reporter of the Associated ftess Immediately Went to see the 11 bitrlous ' surgeon and found him at Ui home at 1:30 this morning. Al- iimgh extremely urea, ur. Mazzom owed himself to be Interviewed and t is untrue mat 'a new operation ku been performed. I was with the Pope from 11 p. m., until after mld Dight and found his general condition utionary, no change having taken pice since this afternoon, when the coniultation With Dr. Rossini was held. To strengthen the patient's hetrt and help the circulation of the blood, I Injected camphor and cafflne after which the Pope, who seemed wmewhat relieved, said 1 he remem bered being treated with -water on, a camphor basis when he was nuncio at Brussels, sixty years ago." - In reply to a question, Dr." Ma2zonl replied: "I really cannot say whether the serum In the pleural cavity has increased since . the consultation this ifternoon, as I did not examine his holiness for such a purpose.. It must he understood that the Pope Is too frail to be handled like other people, fe&ldes, his thorax, through old aKe, hit become bent In such a way that Ike right side, where the pneumonia w first detected, curves' out In a tery pronounced manner, while the Wt side curves In. ; In tomorrow's vls I attention will be especially centered Mi the progress in the secretion of lerum. Then a decision will be taken m to whether a new operation la nec niary." -.jv The trasrlc death of Manager Vol- pthl was carefully kept from the Pope throughout the day. It was at first tared It would be necessary to Inform (he Pontiff In order ; that Manager Volulnl's successor to the Office of see Wary of the consistory might be nominated, but after discussion by tne Vatican authorities it was decided that the precedents admitted of the nom ination of a secretary without the In tervention of the Pope." The chief Im fjortancp of the noaitlon Is felt nt the Urn of a conclave so that 1f It Is eon ildered essential to fill Monslgnor Volplnl's place the Cardinal of Csm herllngo will designate a secretary of the consistory. This procedure will permit of the news of Monsignor Vol plnl's death being withheld from the Pope Indefinitely. ' When the amelioration In the con dition of the Pope presented such fa orable symptoms this morning. Pope Leo decided after Cardinal Rampolla to receive all the other cardinals liv ing lo Rome, to the number of about IS, as a special mark of his gratifica tion at the part they took In his 111 irn. A special notice was sent calling Ihem to the Vatican. In fart. Cardin al Oreglla, Dellavolpe and Gottl were received and had a short conversation with his holiness but soon after the ngt?rous condition of the patient de veloped, compelling Dr. Lapponl to itop the other receptions. ' When a consultation . was decided Upon, Dr. Rossini being already In the We chamber, Dr. Lapponl cautiously Wormed the Pope that he had bought It better to ask the opinion ' HEWS SUMMARY: .'i, GENERAL. Six thousand Christian Endeavorers In Denver, . " Twelve persons died In Greater New fork from the neat , Pope Leo Is still alive but Is slnk f ilowly. rive thousand delegates are attend- the fi. P 11 nullnff at Atlfltlta. Pour persona were killed on account " the stubbornness of two mules. Body of Delhanty, the ball player, been found. i . LOCAL Total of Ashevllle'i tax values Is con ulerablv mnr than tt innt vear. Newsnaner rlrclllnfnr. mllnnrn after lctlni- offlcera and selecting St. Louis Kj" viace ior, next year meeting, ! '" - STATE " JJorth Carolina's biggest farmer Is Vo jwide over the farmer's convention at Sleigh. At Inter-urban ' Electric line fof "mngton It a possibility. , FOREIGN. 'rreaident Roosevelt, the American OrlT.' America was the toast In - oriiaia last night, POPE LEO EUUINU HU ill and advice of ' another physician in view of the phases of the disease be ing so variable. He added that noth ing, grave was the matter, mut that Dr. Mazzonl and he, through conscien tious scrpules, wished to interrogate their colleague, Dr. Rossini. The Pope, who by thnt time had again fallen in to a state of prostration from which he had been free for thirty-six hours, but whose Intellect remained perfectly lucid, understood but received the news with calmness and serenity, say ing thnt he would be glftd to see Ir, Rossini. The latter on entering the bedroom, bowed to the Pontiff, say ing he was highly honored to visit him and tried to encourage the sick man. The Pope answered him, but In a" weak voice. I LOVrAHRICANS," SAID THE PONTIFF Rome, July 9. By special favor, the correspondent of' the Associated Press here was allowed this morning to visit the papal apartments, where he had an Interview on the situation with a per sonage who Is better Informed than any one else, but, from motives easily un derstood does not wish his name men tioned. He said: The first positive sign of ameliora tion in the Pope's condition since he was taken 111, was seen this morning. The august patient rested well enough during a great part of the night. It was not the sleep of prostration or col lapse but peaceful and natural, so much so that the benefit is quite visible this morning. His temperature Is 1)8, which Is quite normal for the pontiff, consid ering his age and present condition." What Is Important la that his temper ature never rose above normal and never even approached a feverish state. He now has a slight cough and his kid neys are still deranged, but the secre tion of urln, although very scarce, Is somewhnt augmented, which proves that his heart is stronger and his circu lation better, as demonstrated by the complete disappearance of cyanosis, so that his hands have again taken their Chaifee Who Succeeds Young ft O o -1 : -ThtS'is the latest photograph of mahd of the Department of the East, , New York. Although Major-General August 15th he will not remain long In age of retirement. Major-Oeneral Caff - natural, almost diaphanous aspect. "Ur. Lappont, this morning, Informed the prelates who were waiting In the ante chamber that he had examined th matter which the Pope had expec torated through coughing and he said h u-a able to confirm his diagnosis, having found 'traces of blood, clearly demonstrating tne existence oi pneu monia. ' , Every one noticed tnat wnue in tne past Dr. Lapponl never participated in the rejoicing ami eninusinnin uvn iuc Pope's condition, remaining always ex tremely reserved nnd anxious looking, this morning, for the first time, Dr. Pnpponi's face was tranquil and even hopeful looking, though it was said that he was very far from believing In a real, definite nnd lasting ameliora tion which would lead to the iiontiffi recovery. "Pope Leo himself noticed at opce on walking this morning that he was much fpfrpshed nnd stronger nnd he said w ith inimltnhle energy that he wanted to hln ordinary life. He. insisted on dressing himself almost entirely and nn aftwward walking to his usual arm chair, where he sat down and for the continued on. rage IIITER-URBAH LINE FOR WASHINGTON Reported That Philadelphia Capitalists are Interested Same Town May Secure One of the Negro Normals NEW ADMINISTRATION RECEIV ED A WARM ROAST FROM , LOCAL LAWYER. (Special to The Citizen.) Washington, N. C. July There Is a movement amoris the negro popula-iioaJVftlHflgton-tfMTet-onrnhe consolidated negro normal schools lo cated In this city. They realize that .'t will take an attractive Offer to get the prize they, covet and along with this desire and request It is said by a number of negroes today thnt a free site will be offered, should the school come here. They have also enlisted the support of several white residents In, the matter and the attempt to sit: uate the school In the centre of Wash ington will be made. It fs -reported from Philadelphia, Pa., that there is to be nn iutcr-urbnn electric car line which will run n cir cuit between' this city ond Green ville, Kinston, looping round back to this place. It Is said that the name of tha' Underwriting bond syndicate which proposes to finance the electric car line is Lpshor Si- company, of Philadelphia.- This bond syndicate Is well rated flnarrcially-tind the invest ment ' thnt i Kfld thev will 'make Is one out of a dozen or more'sjplendld business chances in this section. Th( linking of the small towns and the cities in "Eastern North Carolina by nn electric line' would mean the mak ing of the section. Washingtons new administration received its first roast today when E. S. Simmons, an uttorney for a butch er, arrested for offering spoiled beef for sale, attacked the police chief In his fipeoch. Mr. Simmons Is a blind lawyer. lie told the police chief that he heard he had assumed such . a dictatorial manner towards Simmons as he did to the prisoner that he would have applied the toe of his shoe to him. - -a X .. . , - ' Major-General "Chaffee, now In eom with headquarters nt Governor's Island Young will become chief of staff on that position, n he Is very near the ee Will succeed him asAhlef of staff. CROSS-TIE TICKETS GIVEN TO NEGROES THEIR PRESENCE AT SOUR LAKE, TEXAS, IS NOT AT ALL DESIRED. Spur Lftke, Texas, July 9. Informa lion reached Sour Luke today that a brakenian of the Southeastern Pacific nun i nompson, had been shot nnd fa mily wounded by a negro at Nome Junction. .Notices were at once posted in iwtMiiy-nve or iniriy places about town, warning an negroes to leave be fore night lany negroes hastily left tha city. Over fifty left for Houston nnd Beaumont. The exodus continues ami many are walking out of town to- nignt- r The situation is grave nnd may ag sume. serious pnases at f ny time. LORD BEOTRD T0A5 TEDDY At the Pilgrims'. Club Lunch to - Americans American Navy Also Came In For a Send Off PRINCE OF WALES "DEUCED SORRY HE COULDN'T ATTEND DON'T 'CHER KNOW?" London, July 9. At the Pilgrim's club luncheon to; the visiting American olfl eeTsathe Carlton dub todtty7VTce Admiral Lord Charles Beresford read the following message from the Prince of Wales: ' , . '."' ' t ; ' ' -.' ' ' "I very much regret that on engage ment will prevent me from being pres ent. Please assure the American naval ollicers how sorry I m that I am un able to have the pleasure of meeting them on this occasion." ,i In proposing the toust Of "The King", Lord ilercsford said It was particularly easy to do bo, owing to recent events In which the King,, had been a messenger of peace and good will toward all na tions. The interest of the whole world favored pence. He believed the day was coming when King Edward would be known as "Kdward.the peace mak er." The toust was drunk with enthu siasm and then Lord Reresford totsted "President Roosevelt", and asked why the President was liked i England. He added, "We. like the man. We like the strong, generous man, What I may call the real human mafi. The President wilt do his level best to pring the two great English speaking tiutlonas to gether In one harmonious whole, which IS the same Idea King Edward had on the occasion -of his visit to the Presi dent of France. If President Roosevelt were to come here, I. believe the en thusiasm would be far greater than In the case of uny reception ever accorded io any visitor frorh any conntry." In proposing "the American navy" Lord Heresf ord said that whenever there was any thing : disagreeable abroad Great Britain And America gen erally drifted together. Neither qreat Britain nor America' wanted an alli ance, but the speaker added, "we want an understanding." ' . - ' Admiral Cotton, In replying, testified to. the warm feeling existing between the two nations and their navies and recalled instances, where British and American had served .together. He thanked the King and ..the people of UreAt Britain -for the wetmne given to the Americans and proposed the health of Lord Beresford amidst great enthu siasm. 1 After the luncheon Ambassador Cho ate neld a reception t his house In honor of the American officers. ( EMPHATIC DECLARATION. Made by King Edward Regarding Closer Relations With' Uncle 8am. London, Jdly 9. Informally welcom ing the American officers to England tonight. King Edward took occasion to make an emphatic declaration In favor of closer relations between the United States and Great Britain. ; His majesty did not speak of an alliance or even of anderstandlng but the impression was clear from his remarks that he desired that the two nations move together In the Interests of the peace of the world. Some of the King's ministers also took advantage of the occasion to Impress on the American officers their cordial ap provul of the Monroe doctrine nnd their desire that; it be supported by American iniiuences in a woy which would place It above all criticism. ' The royal welcome was extended to the American officers at Buckingham pdlace where at 8:3ft p. m., commenced the dinner given In their honor by King Edward. The table was decorated by Mnrechal Nell roses and gold plate brought from Windsor was used. The King commanded the most distinguish ed officials of the empire to attend and inirty-six guests were present. on tne conclusion of the dinner, his majesty In a tactful speech cordlallv welcomed Rear Admiral Cotton and his squadron to England and proposed a toast to president Roosevelt for whom his majesty said he "entertained the nigbest consideration and admiration. The King further einnhasized hU gratification by writing at the table n message to President Roosevelt In which he stated that It had given him the greatest pleasure to welcome the American squadron. TWELVE DIED III GREATER NEW YORK AS A RE8ULT OF THE EXCESSIVE HEAT SCORE OF PROS TRATIONS. New York, July 9. There were bIx deaths from heat today In New York, six In Brooklyn and fully two score of prostrations. It was the hottest day In two years, or since July t, 190L which was the hottest day In i the hottest month since the local weather bureau opened In 1871. The official record of tnat day, two years ago. was 99 dpc-reen Today In the streets humanity suffered lernoiy. in tne tenement districts, the heat Was unbenrahln. IJttiu nhn.imn suffered especially. This state of affairs continued from early morning until late at night. 'In the evening thf. Hmrehmi Inhabitants sought relief on roofs, at the nearby beaches, or bjr taking car rules. . DEFENSE OF ALDRICH BILL. Omoha, Neb... July 9.-At trvW session of the National Editorial asso elation, a paper on "The Editor nnd the Banker." by John A Rleiehpr od. Itor of Leslie's Weekly, was reud by Thoman P. Peters, pf the Brooklyn Times. The paper -was a defense of the Aldrlch bill, which Its advocate hopes to pilot through congress during? the coming sessMiiu f - . .. . . NORTH CAROLINA'S BIGGEST FARMER Will Preside Over Meeting of Farmers' Convention nterest In Forthcoming Occa sion Is Growing GOVERNOR AYCOCK SPEAKS AT GREENSBORO IN AID OF FE MALE COLLEGE THERE. (Special to The Citizen.) Raleigh, N. CJuly JL Secretary!TV K. Bruner of the Board of Agriculture, returned today from a tour In the Inters est pf the St. Louis exposition, - In search of collections of tobacco' and other agricultural products. He has been as far north as Connecticut and has had very good success. Ha was here today In order to be present at the Conference Tobacco Growers, the ob ject being to prepure a very complete display from this state, which 1b by far the most Important producer of bright tobacco. Henry C. Dockery, who Is a trustee of the Baptist Orphanage at Thomas- vllle, returned from there today. There are now 260 children at the orphanage. Arrangements are made to erect five new buildings. He says that he ex pects In two years to see as many as 500 children there. - Both sides In the Haywood murder case, set for hearing next week, declare readiness to go on with the trial. Bach says positively there will be no further postponement on Its account. Plans are prepured by an architect here for a new building for the Brunch Bank at Wilson, to cost tlfi.OOO. He has completed-plans for a bank and ouera house in one building at Burlington, to tie built for J. W. Murray, and to cost $15,000. Among today's arrivals were O. P. Oarland, Fayettevllle, T. C. Bond, Windsor; Robert N. Page. Blscoe. i The Corporation Commission as a State Board of Tax Assessors, today begali the work of assessing the prop erty under Its Jurisdiction. This will also Include, for the first time, fran chises of railways and Certain other corporations. , , , The State Superintendent of Public Instruction today received application fdr aid for public school buildings from the 1200,000 loan fund, from the counties of Robeson and Iredell, The latter de sires sufficient money to build six school houses. .. At the session of the Summer School for Teachers at the Agricultural and Mechunlcal College here today' Bishop josepn mount cifeghlre delivered an address on North Carolina HlBtory. Tne movement for better schools In the county districts and In the smaller trfwns Is now state-Wide. Notice was received today that an election Is to be held at Jonesvllle, Yadkin county, for a graded school. ; Mr. Alexander M. McPheeters died at his home here last night ut the age of is years. He hud been sick for two years, at which time he had an attack of paralysis. He leaves a kite, who was miss trances uertwlpn of Liberty va and six children, his oldest daugh ter being Mrs. Samuel M. Inman of New York. Mr. McPheeters was a son of Rev. Dr. Wm. McPheeters. who came here from Virginia to become pastor to the city of Raleigh anu to be prin cipal or tne Kalelgn Make Academy. ir. Mcrneeters lived in Norfolk a number of years. He was during the last two years of the civil war execu tive clerk io Governor Vance. Governor Aycock went to firppna- horo today to speak there In nld of the Greensboro Female rollege. The Gov ernor did not expect to make , any speeches this month or ln( August, but he departed from his rule 'in this case. It Is decalred that prospects nw bright for the building of the Raleigh & Pamlico Sound railway. It is ex pected that counties and townships along the line will take stock In the road by voting subscriptions. 6,000 ENDEAVORERS MEET AT DENVER ALL OF THE OLD OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE RE-ELECTED. Denver, Colo., July 9. Thousands of Christian Kndeavorers from all parts of the United States and Canada, with a few from abroad, arrived here during the dav and many more are on the way. More than, ten thousand persons at tended the open mass meeting of the convention (his afternoon In the large ' tent erected near city park for the oc casion. A rousing song service, led by Rev. F. H. Jacobs of New York, pre ceded the opening of the convention, which was culled to order at 2 o'clock by President Francis E. Clark, father of the Christian Kndeavor movement. After devotional exercises led by Rev. B. B. Tylor, of Denver, a welcoming song was sung Dy a cnorus or tioo voices. Welcoming addresses followed. At the annual business meeting all the old officers were elected as follows: President Rev. Francis E. Clark, D. D. Treasurer Wm. A. Shnw. Clerk George B. Graft. Auditor Fred. H. Kidder. The retiring trustees also were re elected and .presidents were named for the" various states, territorial and pro vincial societies. Rev. George B. Stewart of Auburn, N. Y., presided at the night meeting. The Endeavor hall was crowded to Its fullest capacity. Wm. Shaw, treasurer of the society and acting secretary Bliv'if the resignation of General Secre tary John Willis Baer, read the general secretary's report. Rev. Francis E. Clark, president of the society, then gave his annual ad-d- ess. SULLIVAN GOT DECISION. St. Louis, July 9. Tommy Sullivan received the decision over Tommy Felzs In a 20 round boxing contest here tonjght. . - JEWS' PETITION STILLTIIE TALK Will be Disposed of Before Manchurlan Question Prominent Jews Consult With 1 Mr. Secy. Hay" r PETITION WILL LIKELY BE SENT TO MR. RIDDLE, U. S. CHARGE J AT ST. PETERSBURG, Washington. July 9. The President has decided that the -.matter of the Jewish -petition must be finally dis posed of before any further effort Is made here to compose the issues nrls nlg out of the Manchurlan sltuntion. Therefore It Is now said that nothing is likely to be done in regard to Man churia until next September, by which time, according to the last Russian engagement, the evacuation of Mun- chuiln by Russian troops, save rail road guards, should be complete. It Is understood that the Russian gov ernment hnB set up as one reason for not sanctioning the opening of new ports In Manchuria, the neeesisty of allowing her first to complete the evacuation of Manchuria and al though the reasoning is rather obscure on that point It is understood that our government Is willing to wait until September before making the next move.: , Washington, July 9. Secretary Hay was In further conference with some of the Jewish leaders today and com municated to them the President's de sire that they should call at Oyster Bay next Tuesday to consult respect ing the disposition to be made of the Jewish petition to Rusisu. The sec retary took occasion to emphasize the President's desire that there should be no further delay In the submission of the petition so that It will be ready next week. It Is probable that the course to be pursued will consist Ifi the dispatch of cablegrams to Mr. Riddle, United States charge at St. Petersburg, directing him to inquire of the Russian government whether It Is willing to" receive a petition, the na ture of which will be briefly outlined by Mr. Riddle and further proceedings will be governed by the Russian an swer. ,;. : Driggs Is Accused of Complicity ' t . ' ' - ' , - P : " I v"s ;f -v I ..... 1 1 j , ,if X ' - i" " , Tlie forthcoming trial of Kx-Congre with great Interest iy the whole nation. purlies accused of tompliclty In the Is under Indictment, y the grand Jury to reveal sensntlorffil f'-nturrs. MULES fOOD STILL: F0UI WERE KILLED FATAL ACCIDENT AT A PENN SYLVANIA RAILROAD CROSS ING NEAR CINCINNATI. Cincinnati. Pennsylvania wagon conta , July 0. A westbound allroad train stria k a ing nine people at a crossing eight crossing pigiiiymi warn in huh city tonight, klllini four, fatally Injuring three and serlilisly injuring two of the occtipnnts f'f the wogan. Robert miles east of this city Copenhagen, w -th his wife and two children, aged and 2 years respect -from Red t'onib limtiivilbv A d.uiKh' and four of their iooth, Chas. Johnson, Ively, were goiij .Junutlnn- In 1 ter of a nelghl boarders, Win. William Poole, enq anntner man. FINE SAMPLES OFII.C.TOBACCO ' '. i . ' Will Make Up the Exhibit For St. Louis Committee Was Appointed to Gather Samples In AT A MEETING OF PROMINENT TOBACCO MEN WHICH WAS HELD AT RALEIGH. (Special to The Citizen.) Raleigh, N. C. July 9.-rA meeting of tobacco growers and buyers here to day was attended bv twenty-four per soys, among them being G. E. Webb, John Scu nn Ingham. J. T. Gravely, W. T. Lipscomb, Hoge Irvin, W. T. Mor gan, A. U Holden, J. K. Pogue, Claude B. Barbee, Robert Smith and William Kleniliig. G. K. Webb presided, S. L. Rotter being secretary. T. K. Bruner explained the need for a complete representation . of North Carolina in the great tobacco exhibit at the St- Louis world's fair and the importance of this state's taking Its rightful place In statistical records of the United States as second state in the production of leaf tobacco.. The meeting elected a general committee, composed of Messrs. Webb, Cunning ham, State Chemist Kilgore, Spot Taylor and others. It Was decided to divide the work between these . There will be collectors to send the best, specimen of tobacco on to St. Louis, Mr. Cunningham made an excellent address. The central executive com mittee was appointd to canvass the leaf dealers and warehouse men ot se cure the choicest samples. Mr. Kil gore was mude treasurer. He Is to collect funds and will : forward the samples to St. Louis. The commit tee will meet again at Old Point, July. 29. . ' CARS ARE ALL RUNNING. Richmond, Va., July 9. There were no strike incidents of Importance to day. There Is some throwing of stones at cars in the suburbs, but as a rule (here Is no trouble, J the cars of all lines running nearly on the . ante strike schedules and are being pretty well patronized. The troops ar4 quite rapidly leaving trje oJty now. ssman E. H. Drlggs will be followed Congressman DrlggB is one of th hl great postollice corruption scandals H and out on bail. His trial is exnerted caclhsu whose name was not learned, accom panied thet. They did not observe the train which, was coining at high speed. V hcn the engineer saw them, he blew his whistle, but it was too late to slop the train. The mules on hearlna the whistle, stopped and could not be moved. The animals were across the Iniek ami escaped unhurt while tha wagon was wrecked and all the occu pants cither killed or injured: The train brought the victiniB to this city The dead were taken to the monrue and the Injured to the hospital. Robert topenhagen und one of his children a girl named Grace, and Wm. Poole were killed. Mrs. Copenhagen. Wm Booth and the unknown man were fa tally Injured, elms. Johnson and the two year old child of Copenhagen! may recover. , H POWDER PLANT DEMOLISHED. Valparaiso, Ind.. July 9. The plant ot the Aetn Towder company at Milllera station was demolished by an explo sion today from unknown causes. The1' iusa wiu U0,BWWNotorr-ffty pure,"""""