North Carolina Newspapers

Slogan: Fayetteville fhe Deepvater inland City mi v H) T? WEEKLY EDITION OLD SERIES-VOL. LXXVII-NO. 4,325. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C, WEDNESDAY PR1L 16, 1913. NEW SERIES-VOL. XXIX-NO. 2,555. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, IN CONDENSED FORM OF THE PAST WEEK, GIVEN DAY BY DAY. 9 Fatal Street Car Accident In Baltimore By Telegraph to Observer. Baltimore, April 8. One person was killed and a number were hurt when an Orleans street car today Jumped the track and plunged into the Pataps co river off Limit street bridge, about 7 o'clock. The car was carrying fac tory hands to work. Auto Bandits Rob a Bank in Georgia. By telegraph to Observer. Rome, Ga., April 8. The Bank of Commerce at Summerville was blown uy auu luuueu luuajf ujr hulu unuuno. The robbers escaped with several thou sand aoiiars. ueputy anerin: Alexan der and Stephen Barrett .were prob ably fatally wounded by the bandits, Blockade by International tended. Fleet Ex- By cable to Observer. Paris, April 8. The blockade plac ed at Port Antivari last Saturday by the international fleet was exteriaed today to the whole Albanian coast, according to aNelegram received here from Vienna. Reports that Greek transports were landing Servian troops caused the extension. Two American Women Prisoners Go on a Hunger Strike. By cable to Observer. Zion City, April 8 Emulating the suffragettes In England, two women prisoners here are on a hunger strike. The women were arrested following a rlgt caused by the followers of Wll bur Glenn at Vollva while attempting to hold a street meeting. Break in Mississippi Levee Near Mem phis. By Telegraph to Observer. Memphis, April 8. The first break in the Mississippi river levees occur' red today on the Arkansas side, just south of Memphis. Three counties are being flooded. There was no loss of life, as the people were warned. Women and children from St. Fran cis, Lee and Crittenden Counties are being cared for here. Men are work ing on the levees. v Suffragettes In England Turn to Dy namite. By cable to Observer. London, April 8. During last night the militant suffragettes attempted to blow up the ruins of Nudley castle, but failed. Because of the loudness of the explosion, persons living near the castle were aroused by the noise. The concussion broke windows with in a radius of a mile. The authorities found suffragette literature and a can of explosive near the scene. The women also smashed post boxes In. a number of places. Wilson Breaks Century-Old Precedent. 'By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 8 With the gal leries crowded beyond capacity and every-member present, President Wil son today broke a century-old prece dent by personally reading hla first message at a joint session of Congress. All the members of the Cabinet were present but'Bry&i and Redfield. The President went to the Capitol accom panied only by his secretary and two secret service men. The Cabinet members, went separately. Mr. Wil son finished reading his message .at 1:08 o'cloQk and returned to the White House. He was at the Capitol less than fifteen minutes. Connecticut Favors Direct Election of U. S. Senators. By telegraph to Observer. . Hartford, April 8. The Connecticut Legislature joday ratified the constitu tional amendment for direct election of TJ. 3: Senators, completing the list of States 'necessary to make the amendment part of the constitution. Battle In Mexico. . By telegraph to Observer. Douglas, April 8. A battle between State troops and Gen. OJeda's forces . started at daybreak, and is still on Two American soldiers patroling the border were wounded. A rain of bul; lets is (ailing on the American side of the boundary. '. United State Will Not Seek Reprisal. By telegraph to Observer. ' Washington, April 9. The War De- action for reprisal will.be taken for kllMnrTnieAmerlcan-t!avftlrymai-tnd Wounding two others during the 'fight- ing near Naco yesterday. It Is stated that the Mexican federals did not fire Into the cavalrymen intentionally, and stopped firing as soon as they learned that Americans were being hit. Memphis Without Gas. By telegraph to Observer. . Memphis, April 9. The levee pro tecting the Memphis ga plant broke today, letting the water over a large section of the city. Hundreds of fam ilies were forced from their homes. Memphis will be without gas until the flood recedes. It Is raining hard, and families in the refuge camps, are suffering from exposure. Montenegro Still Defies the Powers. By cable to Observer. Vienna, April 9. Littfe Montenegro continues to defy the powers. King NichoIaiTtoday refused to permit rep resentatives of the powers to send to Eased Pasha, the Turkish commander in Scutari, news of the permission granted by the porte for all non-combatants to leave the city. Collision at Sea. By telegraph to Observer. Boston, Mass., April 9. The steam er Nantucket, of the Merchants and Miners Line, bound here from Balti more with twenty-eight passengers, came in collision with a barge in Vine yard sound today, according to a wireless received at the company's of flee. The wireless gave no particulars. Buffalo an Armed Camp. Bv teleerath to Observer. Buffalo, N. Y., April 9. This city is an armed camp, with 3,000 State troops on duty to prevent further viol ence during the street car strike. The soldiers are armed with ball cartridg es and equipped with rations for three days. They expect BOO more troops at midnight, and Brig. Gen. Welch says he may call out the entire guard of 18,000 men. " ' Bulgarians Lose Heavily in Battle. By cable to Observer. Constantinople, April 9. A truce has been declared along the Tchatal la lines where the Bulgarians and Turks are fighting, to enable the fac tions to bury their dead. The respite followed a nine-hour engagement, in which the Bulgarians lost heavily In repeated charges against the Turkish cannon. Pope of Rome Critically III. By cable to Observe. Rome, April 9. Pope Plus X., who is critically ill at the Vatican showed slight improvement before noon, but the relief was declared by the doctors to be only temporary. All the cardin als and papal ambassadors in Rome have been summoned' to the sick room, which gave rise to the report that the pontiff is dying. Two P. M. The symptoms of nephritis shown by the Pope are more marked, the hearWs more feeble and his temperature has risen .to 100. Minimum Wage for Women. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 9. Senator Chil ton of West Virginia has introduced a bill for a minimum wage of nine dol lars a week for women working in all articles In commerce. Rioters Fire on Militia. By telegraph to Observer. Buffalo, April 9. The street car strikers fired on the militia. Sergeant R. W. Ward, of the Seventy-Fourth regiment, was shot at but not hurt. Riot calls were sent to the police from the Pertel avenue barns. Dynamite' was found In the switch frogs. Democratic Caucus Approve tlon on Committees. 8elec- By telegraph to the Observer. Washington. April 9. The Demo- cratlo-HouBe caucus today approved the selection of Democratic members of the committees. Henry of Texas is chairman of Rules; Lloyd, of Mis souri, of Accounts. The caucus then began a debate as to whether the tar iff bill should be considered under five minute rules. Want Another Judge. By telegraph to Observer Washington, April 9. Senator Chil ton today Introduced a bill for an ad ditional Judge for the Fourth circuit, eompristog-JBraaUrirginla. NnrtaXarfl; Una, Maryland and , Virginia. ... : ,. l. ...... ... v ' An Appeal' for Aid. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 10. Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, today appealed to the War Department for aid for the flood sufferers in east Kansas. Mexicans Warned Not to Fire Into American Territory. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 10. Secretary of War Garrison today sent a warning to fighting Mexicans at Naco not to fire into American territory. Texas Congressmen called on the secretary to discuss the situation. Pope of Rome Much Depressed. By cable to Observer. Rome, 2:15 p. m April 10. Pope's physicians, who have just left the stck room, declare that the aged pon tiff Is much depressed over his condi tion, and was weeping when they left. His temperature continues norm al. All pilgrimages to the Holy See have been suspended, and the Euchar lstlc Congress is Indefinitely postpon ed. Later. Dr. Amlcl, one of the Pope's physicians, announced at the Vatican that the Pope rested satisfactorily, and denied that he shows signs of nephritis. He insisted that the sole trouble is due to a, renewed attack of influenza. Flood Conditions Still Serious. By telegraph to Observer. Cairo, Ills., April 10. Rains over the territory feeding the Ohio river have kept the waters at a high stage today. The gauge registered 54 5-10 feet, and the fair has been a fraction of an inch within the last twenty four hours. Extreme watchfulness is kept to' protect the city from possible breaks In the levees. A commission of Cairo citizens have planned to ego to Washington. and urge Congress to appropriate $1,000,000 for a sixty-foot wall to protect the city from flood. Illinois Central officials announced to day that they hoped to run trains in to Cairo by the end of the week. The Hello Central Girls and the Tele phone Companies Agree. By telegraph to Observer. Boston, April 10. An agreement was reached at 5:25. this morning, af ter an all-night conference, between the telephone girls and the telephone companies. Both sides are satisfied with the ar rangements, which go into effect June 1, and there will be no telephone 6trlke. The girls get a raise of twen ty-five dollars after the second year, with graduated increase. The hours for lunch and the board adjustment, were arranged after dispute. British Battleships Sail Under Sealed Orders. By cable to Observer. Valetta Island, Malta, April 10. The British battleships Hibernia and Media sailed today under sealed or ders. The ships steamed eastward, and it is believed that they have gone tp join the fleet of European vessels which formed a blockade on the coast of Montenegro following the refusal of King Nicholas1 to obey the com mands of the Dowers to cease the bombardment '6f Scutari. Four Men Killed by Boiler Eplosion. By telegraph to Observer. Pensacola, Fia., April 10. An am monia boiler at the Moore ice works exploded early today, killing two white men and two negro laborers. Investigating Trolley Strike. By telegraph to Observer. Albany, April 10 Gov. Sulzer has ordered an investigation of the Buffalo trolley strike, and two representatives of the State left for Buffalo today. President Wilson Pitches the First Ball. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 10. President Wilson today attended the opening ball game, and pitched the. first ball to Manager Griffith of .the Washing ton team,. Over 1,000,009 Acre Under'Water. By Telegraph to Observer. Memphis, Tenn., April lO.-Over 1,000,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Memphis will be flooded by tonight, according .-to estimates of expert en glneers. ' A serious break of the levee within Arkansas is threatened. House Approves of Work. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, .'April 10. The House today approved Ways and Means com mittee's selection for committee places and adjourned until Monday to give the Democratic' caucustlme to com plete the, tarfftMr- ':' ----- - Suffragette Still at Devilment. By cable to Observer. London, April 11. Suffragettes to day destroyed the pavilion of Neville cricket grounds in Turnbrldge Wells. The building was fired, and explosives were planted to insure destruction. Sugar Men Protest Against Tariff. Uy telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 11. Representa tives of the beet and cane sugar men today protested to President Wilson against free sugar. According to their statements after meeting, "they got little satisfaction." The Pope is Better. By cable to Observer. Rome, April 11. Continued improve ment is shown In the condition of Pope Pius X., who is 111 at the Vatican. The windows of the sick room were open ed at noon for the first time In four days. The doctors report that alf symptoms ot fever have passed, and that the Pope was permitted to sit in an arm chair and talk for a time with Cardinal Merry Del Val. Russia Withdraw Support from Mon te negro. By cable to Observer. St. Petersburg, April 11. Russian support of Montenegro's defiance of the powers nas been withdrawn and the Russian minister of foreign affairs has issued a statement, saying that King Nicholas will act in opposition to Russia's advice li he continues to disregard the demands of the powers to cease the bombardment of Scutari. It is believed that the siege will soon be raised. Mexican Rebels Rob a Train. By telegraph to Observer. Chihuahua, Mexico, April 11. Gen. Francisco Villa, former Madero leader, today held up a Mexico & Northwest ern train at Andreas, twenty -five miles west of Chfhuahua, and captured 122 bars of silver valued at 1,000 pesos, each. The bullion is the property of the Dolores Mining Company, an American concern. Two express mes sengers and six other persons were killed." The Street Car Strike in Buffalo. By telegraph to Observer. Buffalo, April 11. District Attorney Dudley today threatened to place President Connett, of the International Railway Company, under arrest on the charge of menacing the public safety by hiring "green" mortormen and con ductors to break the street car strike. The district attorney said he would proceed as soon as formal complaint was made by men competent in run ning cars. There was little disorder during night. The company Is mak ing no attempt to operate cars. The company yand workers are conferring today, at the request. of Mayor Fuhr mann. 4At the conclusion of the conference it was announced that both sides are no nearer to a settlement than before the meeting, but another conference will be held late today. The strike sympathizers wrecked seven cars at Elm avenue and drove off the strike breakers. The police are unable to check the great crowd.whlch have lit tle difficulty in putting cars out of commission. Snow Storm at Sioux City. By telegraph to Observer. ,-- Sioux City, April 11. Communica tion between Sioux City and the rest of the world was partly restored to day after a record-breaking snow storm, which did $50,000 of damage. Telephone and telegraph wires and street car traffic are completely tied up. There was fifteen inches of snow. A Mysterious Disappearance. By cable,to Observer. London, April 11. Scotland Yards men and private detectives ' made no progress today In the solution of the mysterious disappearance of Jos. W. Martin, .of Memphis,' Tenn., a week ago. They are trying, to- find a Bra zil woman whom Martin started to visit April 3. Morgan' Body in New York. fly telegraph to Observer. New York, April 11 The body of J. P. Morgan arrived here today, on the French liner France. The casket was taken immediately to Morgan's residence, where it will lie in the li brary unltl the funeral Monday at St. George's Church. - Underwood Rates Approved. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 11. The Demo cratic caucus has rejected the amend ment in the rates metal schedule in the tariff "bill, and approved the Un derwood rates. Fifty "Patriots" Will Fight Free Wool. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 12-Fifty Demo crats, representing some twenty States opposed to free raw wool, met today and agreed to fight the propos al to put wool on the free list of the tariff bill. A Shaking Up in the White Slave Traffic. By telegraph to Observer. Chicago, April 12 Unexpected raids on cafes last night brought more than a score of witnesses before the Illinois Senate white slave committee, after midnight. Cabaret entertainers, proprietors, regular patrons and "re spectable people" on "slumming tours" were haled before the committee. Destructive Fire in Columbus, O. By telegraph to Observer. Columbus, O., April 12. Fire started this morning in the wholesale row here. The large building opposite the Chittenden Hotel is in flames, and the hotel is threatened. The whole fire department Is on the scene. The blaze is under control. The few hours' loss will probably not ex ceed $15,000. Buffalo Street Car Strike Settled. By telegraph to Observer. Buffalo, N. Y., April 12. Street car service was resumed this morning af ter a six-day strike, and cars were run on the usual schedule, manned by returned strikers. Tfie strike breakers have been sent out of town by the company. One million dollars oss is estimated from the strike. The company has agreed to listen to com plaints of the men and grant reason able redress. Flood at Memphis Has Reached its Height. By telegraph to Observer. Memphis, April 12. The crest of the present flood Is passing Memphis today. Thousands of refugees are camped along the Mississippi river. The levee near Wilson, Ark., the main levee on the Arkansasi river, protec ting Lake Jefferson, broke today. Sev eral towns, including Lakevillage Ark., are under water. This relieves the levees along the Mississippi. Mrs. Pankhurst Released From Jail. By cable to Observer. London, April -12. Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the militant suf fragettes, who was sentenced to three years April 3 for inciting women to blow up the home of Chancellor Da vid Lloyd George, was today released from Holloway jail after serving nine days. The release was occasioned by the physical collapse of Mrs. Pank hurst, brought on by a hunger strike. Not a mouthful of solid food has pass ed the lips of the woman while In jail. Mrs. Pankhurst was liberated on li cense for a limited period, issued by Home Scretary McKenna. She must return to jail when she recovers her health. She- is reported- to be in a grave condition, and was taken to a nursing home at Bayswater. Democratic Caucus at Work on Sugar Tariff. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 12. Representa tive Hardwick, of Georgia, today open ed the debate on the sugar tariff, in the Democratic caucus, suggesting that the three year provision for the free listing of sugar should go Into effect three years from May 1, 1913, instead of three years from date. Fin al passage on the bill to be on May 1, date when the new crop comes on the "market. The change was sug gested to facilitate the sugar busin ess. Representative Broussard offer ed a resolution for a duty of one dol 1Sr"an ff-TourteOT-raiti dred, which is nine-tenths of the pres ent rate, Instead of a twenty-five per cent, reduction as planned by the Un derwood bill. Broussard's resolution was voted down and Representative Hardwick offered one putting sugar on .the free list Immediately. Pope of Rome on Road to Recovery. By cable to Obsener. Rome, April 12. Pope Pius X. is on the road to recovery, according to the announcement at the Vatican at noon. The Pope Has a Relapse. By cable to Observer. Rome, April 12. The Pope suffered a relapse at noon. The Vatican an nounced that he has fresh cold, coupl ed with bronchial and catarrhal symp toms and high fever. I By telegraph to Observer. Man's Body Taken From River. New Orleans, April 12. The body of a man, who is believed to be an Ohio flood victim was taken from the Mississippi near here, ' a thousand miles away from his home. A card in his pocket was inscribed "Williams & Brown, cleaners, Walnut -street.Cin-cinnati.'Ohio." Jury Disagrees. Dy telegraph to Observer. Chicago, Ills., April 12. The jury who trted Robert Webb, auto bandit, for the murder of Detective Hart, dis agreed and were discharged today. Bank Closed. By Telegraph to the Observer. Providence, R. I., April 14. Atlantic National Bank closed today. This bank was one of the smaller of nine Na tional banks here. It is understood that financial embarrassments of the United States Finishing Co. is respdn sible for the failure. Rioting at Milford, Mass. By Telegraph to Observer. Milford, Mass., April 14 Rioting here today, following the return of 700 marching strikers, who made the us ual morning parade to the Draper Company's plant at Hopedale. One hundred women and girls at Green Bros', factory participated. Democratic Caucus- at Work on Agri cultural Schedlue. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 14 The Demo cratic caucus today took up the agri cultural schedule of the tariff bill, the fight on which Is centered about wheat rates, which were reduced from 25 to 10 cents. It is expected that Under wood will be sustained. Loss of Life and Property by Flood Appalling. By telegraph to Observer. Columbus, O., April 14. Figures an nounced, by the American Red Cross today show that the Ohio floods cost 454 lives, made 100,000 people home less and caused property damage es timated at $250,000,000. Dayton lost 150 people, Columbus 89, and Hamil ton 72. J. P. Morgan's Funeral Services Very Simple. I!y telegraph to Observer. New York, April 14. Simplicity marked the funeral services at St. George's Episcopal Church today for J. Pierpont Morgan. The church was crowded, and among the -mourners were the leading financial, political and society men of the nation. ' The old-fashioned hearse that bore the bodies of Russel Sage and other financial men was -ued. A Strike for Universal Suffrage. By cable to Observer. Brussels, April 14 Belgian work men today struck a mighty blow for universal suffrage for men and against plural voting by rich men. The lead ers declare that by tomorrow 350,000 will have ceased work.' The mining iifdustry of the country is practically halted. It is feared that the movement may become revolutionary, although the leaders have cautioned the men against violence. Searching for Missing Millionaire. By cable to Observer. London, April 14. William J. Bprns, American detective, today took charge of the search for Joseph W. Martin, he--hun4Mempbisr-TennmUllonalre-wUo has been missing since April 3. "The. thing to do now Is to find the man'. dead or alive;" said Burns, "and look for the woman afterwards." The wff man referred to Is a young Brazilian with whom Martin had an engage ment on the night of his disappear ance. The work of dragging th Thames for Martin's body continued today. Condition of Pope of Rome Very Grave By cable to Observer. Rome, vApril 14. The condition of Pope Pius X., was so grave early to day that it caused the utmost alarm, yet the attending physicians still hold out hopes that he may recover. Dr. Amici and two Sisters of Hope re gained with him all night. A hew complication is added, from which, there IS fear of pneumonia. Later It was announced at one o' clock this afternoon that the condition of the Pope remained stationaiV throughout the morning and apparent ly unchanged. THE MARKETS. By Telegrahph to Observer. Stocks. New York, April 14. The stock ex change was closed until noon today as a mark of respect for the late J. P. Morgan, whose funeral was con ducted today. Copper stocks were ac tive at the opening of the market at noon. Prices were irregular. Curb unsteadyAmericans in London slack Cotton. New York, April 14. The closing was: May n.79, July 11.78, October 11.36. Grain. Chicago, April 14. The openinfc was: May wheat 90 7-8, May corn 55 1-2. The closing was: May wheat 90 5-8, May corn 55 3-8. Baltimore, April 14. Spot and April wheat $108 1-2; spot and April com 57. Hay No. 1 timothy $17.00; Nb. 1 clover, mixed, $15.50; rest unchang ed. Lynch May Be Public Printer. By Telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 14. President Wilson has practically decided to ap point James Lynch, of the InteraBr tional Typographical Union, as pub lic printer. Supreme Court Affirms Court of Ap peals. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 14 The Su preme Court today affirmed the de cision of the Virginia Court of Appeals awarding the Consolidated TurnplkB Company $6,200 for its right-of-wqy obtained by the Norfolk & Oceanview Railway Company. Supreme Court Upholds North Caro lina Claimant. By telegraph to Observer. Washington, April 14. The suit ol C. H. Rexford, of North Carolina, to declare void the deed to several tho sand acres of timber land In that State, held by the Brunswick Balk Collender Company bowling alley trust, was today decided Tn favor of Rexford, by the Supreme Court. Another Judge Called For. By Telegraph to the Observer. Washington, April 14. The Senate Judiciary Committee today ordered a favorable report on the Chilton bill for an additional Judge of the Fourth Circuit ot Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. . Fatal Result of a Riot. By telegraph to Observer. Mamaroneck, N. Y., April 14. Ona striker was killed and a detective fa tally stabbed in a riot of striking sew er workers today. A half dosen were wounded. Delegates to Baraca-Phlfathea Conven tion. The following delegates from the First Baptist Church left here Satur day to attend the North Carolina State Baraca-Philathea Convention at Charlotte. From Philathea Class H. H. God: win, Empie Downing, Mrs. J. EL Regis ter, Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss Nellie Watson, iMlss Katie Lee Bell. From Baraca Class Sim Tolar and Alton Murchleon. Mr. jJ H. Hart, of the" firm of Tolar & llart of New York City, and one of the owners oi.ToIar-Hart Cotton Milta, Fayetteville, is In the city, and his nianjtiiioads are elad to see hftn. '