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'Si DOODLE TtfeCIRCy jTION S IN TH Ei CJTYr bpr RALEIGH -bF ANY-OTHER -N EWSPAPEFt Weather. t Washington, Ndv. i Fore cast foe. North Carolina. Jor to Bight and Wednesday: Show ra tonight and Wednesday. ESTABLISHED 1871 EALEIGH,JT. 0., TTJESDAYKOVEMBER 9, 1909. PBIOE 5 CENTO er Cimeg LAST : , EDITION . .' ' 1 A r ' 'Hi V MEETINGHERE! Trip to the Eastern Part 01 the State Planned for -Tomorrow HAVE HAD BIG TIME Delegates Are Loud la Their Praise of Colonel Cameron, Raleigh, Dur- ham, Greensboro,- Washington. : New Bern, and tlie Entire State Convention Has Been the Best Ever Held Warm Discussion Over, the Temperance Question This Mors ing -Prof. Hutt One of the Morn - ing Speakers. ' OFFICERS ELECTED. President, Hon. Joshua Strange, of Indiana. First Vice President, Charles Sanford, Ohio. Second Vice President, O. P. Jewett, of Kansas. Treasurer, W. G. Ames, of Wisconsin. Secretary, George Whlttaker, of the Department of Agricul ture, Washington, D. C. Member' Executive Committee, A. C. Fuller, of Iowa. Assistant Secretaries, Messrs. Kimball, .of Maryland; Searls, of Nebraska, and Hill of West Vlr-' Shortly after 2 o'clock this after noon tne uyth annual session ox the Farmers'. National Congress, which has-been in session here since last Thursday morning, passed Into his tory. In many respects this has been the greatest meeting, in the history of the organization . TJie entire week Has been tilled with a program made up of business and pleasure, and it s fitting that the delegates take the trip to Washington and Belhaven to morrow morning as a climax to the week's session. . Upon the conclusion.- of the busi ness and Just before retiring, Presi dent Cameron declared the congress adjourned.. "My Country, 'Tls of Thee" 'and other songs were rendered by the del egates and visitors and Just about 2:30 the gavel fell and the session was ended. The last day of the Farmers' Na tional Congress was called to order this morning at 10:30 o'clock by President Beneban Cameron. The at tendance was about like yesterday's session, and the interest manifested is up to the standard of any day's session, held this session. Those delegates who haVe remained here show- a Arm purpose to get all pos sible good out of these meetings, and their stickablllty is being greatly re warded, for-o very meeting has been of interest and full of valuable sug- gestlons, which, with the social fea tures, have made this a remarkable and valuable session. I .The delegates are full of praise for Raleigh and North Carolina, and the hospitable manner in which' they 'have. been entertained. This feeling is being expressed freely and In Buch a manner as to leave no doubt as to Its sincerity. In calling the meeting to order the president asked for a report of the committee appointed at Madison, Wis., on an amendment to the con stitution striking out certain words in ' section S of the constitution, which provides for payment of $1 by the delegates to the congress in conside ration of .the congress securing re duced" rates, as this was considered superfluous, and as the reduced rates were : always secured. This was adopted. - A telegram was received from Lin coln; Neb., expressing best-wishes to the congress,- and renewing its Invi tation for the meeting of 1910. Also a letter from Governor Shalienburger and other prominent Nebraskans en dorsing the invitation of Lincoln. . protW. ST.' Hutt. of A. Sl M. Col lege, was then introduced, who ex pressed great pleasure at being able to address this great congress. He said he wanted to boost North Caro tin t little bit, and proceeded to give soma of ,lts advantages. ' Jt used to be the custom to advise the young man to go west, but the tide has turnad and they are now'soeking the south. While the people we.re trVe) , " iQQaUnu4 oo Iwo.1 LAST DAY OF THE WHS' vdjwton; honors the PRESIDENT Taft Arrives In City By The Sea Early this Mcrning and Spends Busy Day , down cape fear Breakfasts at Residence of James , Kprunt After President is Greeted by School Children Party Take Trip. Down .Cape Fear River on Revenue Cutter Seminole -Parade in the Afternoon Followed by Speech of. Governor Kltchin Banquet - at Cape Fear Club Until 6:80 P. Jt, When Chief Executive Win Leave For Richmond. 1 (By WILLIAM HOSTER.) , Wilmington, JJ. C, Nov. 9 Presi dent Taft arrived here at 2:40 avm., his train being kept on a .aiding un til 8:15 o'clock, when, after a re freshing sleep, he turned himself over to the local committee, which has arranged a long program lor this, the next to the last day of the trip. Breakfast was had at the residence of James Sprunt. Following the break fast or at 9:15 the party left the Sprunt residence and proceeded to Market street, where the president was greeted by 2,000 school children dressed and grouped to resemble' the, national flag. Delivering a brief ad dress to the children the president then went to Water stueet, .Where at inlfi o'clock he revenue..'. cutter Seminole was hoarded tor the trip down the Cape Fear river. This trip lasted until 3 o'clock this afternoon. the trip extending down to Fort Cas well on the Atlantic coast.; On the return to Wilmington this afternoon the president headed a big procession which proceeded over the long route to the city hall, where the procession wan reviewed and Governor W. W. JCitchin delivered an address of wel come. . At 4:30 o'clock the president will deliver an address. He will then rest at the Cape Fear Club until 5:30 p. m., when a banquet will be served In the Masonic Temple. The president Will leave here at 7 o'clock for Rich mond. - Will Reach Washington Tomorrow Nizht. Washington, Nov. 9 Secretary to the president,- Carpenter, said today that President Taft is to arrive here from his western and southern trip tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. Upon bis arrival at the union station he will be greeted by the entire cabinet, as both secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh and Secretary of Com merce and Labor Nagel are expected here today. Further plans for his re ception have not yet been completed, but it may be said that it will be in formal. Mr. Carpenter added that the pres ident will take up official business only to the briefest extent before leaving for Mlddletown, Conn., and New Haven. Conn., at 5 o'clock Thursday evening, when he will bq accompanied by Captain Archibald W. Butt, Assistant Secretary MlcbleF and several secret service men. The party will return to Washington Sat urday night. Monday morning the president will be ready to again take up the busi ness affairs of the government. It is expected 'that the cabinet meeting on uesday will be of peculiar import ance for the subject of conservation, the Manchurlan, add open door In China question, the appointment of a successof to' Charles R. Crane as min ister to China, the New York custom house scandal, the administration Of the maximum and minimum features of the Payne tariff bill, the segrega tion and . re-arrangement : ot certain government bureaus may come up, if not on Tuesday, then some of thetn at the regular meeting on Friday, un less it should be thought necessary to call a special meeting of the cabi net before that time, which Is un likely. The King's Birthday. (By Leased Wire to The Times) Washington, Nov., 9 The follow ing telegram of congratulations was sent to King Edward VII by Presi dent Taft today in honor of the king's birthday: "I warmly congratulate your maj esty on your happy completion ot an other year, and wish for yon alj health and happiness in long years to come. " ' r ' J , ' . I "WUXlAM H-tAFT." HIE ATLANTA: rjOTORDROLlE OPENEDTODAY Thcasands of People Crowd ' Ahcut tne Entrancrlong Before Ope&g ARE SEVEN ENTRIES Before 8 O'clock the Cars Were r . Dumping Loads of Humanity at (he . - Grounds and All Other Modes of - Conveyance Were Doing a Big eBusiness Seven Entries for the -Big Event Cars Fastest in Their Class With the Best Drivers in the World Wagner Starter and Su perintendent The Entries. (By Leased Wire- to The Times.) Atlanta. Ga.. Nov. 9 Hours -be fore the gates to Atlanta's new $300 000, motordrome were opened at 10:30 o'clock this morning thousands of people were jammed about the en trances and booths, and lines many miles' long were waiting the chance to buy the pasteboards admitting them to the big two-mile speedway, Before 8 o'clock the surface cars and lnterurban railway trains were dumDina loads of humanity v at the terminals and the roadways leading to the race course were alive with au tomobiles, motorcycles and carriages Carrying enthusiasts to see tue open ing events. rTn tff.OtMl coca coto twphy t gold andj silver standing 56 inches 04 it base and carrying a cash prize lot 1900 Jn gojd, to be won by a 200 mile contest is tne feature or the ppenlng day. H The trophy also carries $300 for second and $150 for third place. There are seven entries for this big event, which is confined to stock chassis cars of 301 to 400 cubic inches displacement and the cars that are entered are the fastest in their Class In the world, with the best driv ers obtainable at the steering wheel. The races will be started and su perintended by Fred J. Wagner. This foremost automobile race starter of the United States has started all of the big races in the United States for the past several years and without his services no race meet is success ful. His method of starting races is original but simple and thorough ly understood by the drivers; and his fairness in conducting the starting of the races assures every driver of an equal show in all events. The following is the events and entrants for today: First race, mile, time trial, free for all. Fiat, George Robertson; Re nter, L- A. 'Dlsbrow; Fiat, Louis Strang; Christie, Walter Christie; Pope-Toledo, Louis Clicquot; Stearns, John Rutherford; Benz, Oldfleld. Second race, ten , miles: Stock chassis, open to cars of 161 to 230 cubic inches displacement: White, gasoline, James H. Rogers; Fuller, Louis Schroltzer; Chalmers-Detroit, William Knipper; Cbalmers-petroit, Jpe Matson; Buick, Joe Neelson; E. M. F., Dare Devil Jones; E. M. F., Yeager. . , . Third race, ten miles, Stock chas sis, 451 to 600 cubip inches displace, ment: Flat, George Robertson; Re nault, Charles , Basle; Apperaon, (Jack Rabbit) Hugh Harding; Flat, iouls Strang; Stearns,. John Ruther ford; National, Klncaid. Fourth race ,ten miles, free for all handicap: Flat, George Robertson; Matheson Nell Whit ten; .Renault, Charles Basle; Ranter, L; A. Dls brow; Apperson, -Hugh Harding; Marmon, Harry Stlllman; Marmon, Ray Harroun; Christie, Walter Chris tie; Totchklss, W. J. Kllpatrlck; Fuller, Louis SchroiUer; Pope-Tole-do, Louis Clicquot; E. M. F., Jones; E. M. F., Yeager; National, Aitkin; National, Kincalr. . Fifth race, 800 miles, stock chas sis, 301 to 400 cubio Inches displace ment, first pf lie, coca cola trophy and $600 in gold, second $300 and third $150: - Renault," Basle; Chalmers-Detroit, Lorlmer; Ranler, Ding ley; Mormon,' Stlllman; Buick, Louis f continued on Pace Two.) Tliree Persoxa Killed. (By Leased Wire to The Times) -Knoxrllle, -Tenn., Nov. 9 Three persons are reported to havO . been killed early today In a head-on-collision between a northbound Clncin- natl passenger train and , a freight train on the Louisville Nashville 1 a. - ,1 , Ihero.,. : . : 1 'President William Howard Taft .... ; r : a- .. I ' j ? A & m I lmhifiki r K & , fit" 1 V.' iM I cM f -J CASE OF THE PROSECUTION FALLS DOWN Mme. Steinheil Gains Victory After Victory in Her Fight for Life WOMAN PROTESTS Mudam Steinheil Startles Court To day by Exclniining That She is Be. ing Tortui-cd Says She Has Bern Bullied Into Making Statements She Did ' Not Mean Prisoner's Chances Seem to be More Hopeful Today Than at Any Previous Time of Trial Defendant's . Jewelry Muin 1-euture of (use Today- Madam Steinliell Growing More Conlldi-nt. , i (By Cable to The Times) Paris, Nov. 9 "I am being .tor tured! From the moment of my ar rest I have been bullied and berated as no woman should be! This is all cowardly. I do not even know what ridiculous statements have beun wrung from me hi agony." ' Mme. Margaret Steinheil startled the court of the Assizes today with this outcry when, at the resumption of her trial, her testimony in the pre liminary police examinations was re ferred to. : "Magistrate Andre was an inquisi tor he kept me In agony," she said again, when the name of the first magistrate who examined her was mentioned. With the case of the prosecution falling 'to pieces, the woman accused of murdering her husband and step mother, . Mme. Japy, continued to gain victory after victory today In her fight tor life. This in the face of renewed attacks, more virulent lliiin over, from Judi- l)e; 'J he prisoner s jewelry v; the main leatures ot today h The first witnesses were to ers, one an expert, who testif! carding the gems Mine. Meinliei re-set about the time ot the. crime. M. Gouin, the expert, was out pointed l)V Maitro Aiihin, tile coniisi I for the defense, when, under a grill ing examination, he admitted that the experts lured by the Kovoriiiiient had not. taken the ,tioiilile to aseertaiu I whether the imps sitliiintied to iheni I were the ones described m the police report. I "I must admit that I blundered," said (Jon l u. At this point Judge IvY alk-s turned on the prisoner, but tailed to bolster up the prosecution s ease wuii his invective. t'Wby was it. not disclosed that some jewels were stolen?" he de manded. '.'I did not wish it to be Known that some of the jewels were false,"' the defendant returned quickly. ' ior did I wish it to' become public that I had something that my husband had not given me." She dropped her head as she made this last statement. The sympathy c-f the spectators was clearly with her. "Has Mme. Steinheil told thu truth about the alterations to ner tur-j quoise rings?" demanded the Judge of Gouin, referring to previous testi mony and tho wlluetss answered: "Yes." Then the records of the 1 1 1 1 ex amination were brought out and tne prisoner's explosion and denuncia tion of her questioners followed. Molse Hirseli Hunting, a reporter on L licho, a 1 .iris paper, was next called. Ho related the story of his interview with the prisoner soon af ter the crimes were discovered and told of her accusations against (lie son of Marietta Wolff, the cook, and against, ltcmy Couillurd, the 'valet, both of whom, were accused ot the murders by Mine. Stomheil before her arrest. ' King Kdward ON, (Hy Cable to The Times) Londou, Nov. 9 This is Ktug Ed ward's birthday. .He is S. The king spent the day with members of bis family and friends at Sandrlng ham Palace,-whore from all parts of the world congratulations wera re ceived. , J : : : FEDERATION 1- Jl'V.tl- cd re- ' AN APPEAL ikds Stove Case Will be Appealed to Supreme Court of United States INTIMIDATES LABOR I'iXeoHtivc ( ounc:l ot Federation ot Labor lU-coiniiiend 'Unit dumpers, Mitchell and Morrison Appeal lie port havs "W e ( amiut Permit De cision to lo I lidmllenged It At- tecis riinilaineutal IIi;lts" Num bcr ot Undies Refuse I o Comply ah Directions of Executive Coun cil in Matter involving Kiectm-al Controversy Several ot Cliiii-tei-N I (evoked. (liv Lea sod V ire to 'I he Tunes) Toronto. Nov. 9 1 he Bucks htovo i ("onipfiny injunction case, in which John Chamoller, a white man llv Samuel (ioniiieis, .loliiiMilcliell and , ing at Proximity, was tirrested yes I rank .Mori ison wen sentenced in terday by a deputy sheriff on a capias jail, will he appealed to the supiemu : sent from Pilot Mountain, charging coin t of the I nitnd Mates. Huh is I him with , breaking into a store at tin; recommendation ot i lie executive j that place and stealing a quantity ot council of the American Podera'ion I merchandise. Sometime ago the po of Labor which wan read nt l.lio I lice had a warrant against him fof second dav 8 session ol the "SHh mi- ! larcony, but when they went to the mini meeting here today in Massey Hall, flie report ucals not only with the jiiil terms hanging over tho fed eration president, vice president and treasurer, but with many federation matters. Suggestions for new state and national legislation are embod ied in tne report, which also deals exhaustively, with a 'number of juris diction disputes. After reciting all of tho details ot the injunction in the Bucks Stove Company case and the sentences of imprisonment against i Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison, the report 883 S. 1 . . ' vContiniied on Page Flv.J& -, BUSSEYWILL BE MANAGER" NEXT SEASON McKevitt Deposed in Favor of a Player-Manager by Owners of Franchise MAKES A GET-A-WAY McKivett Will Nt Manage Greens lioro Next Year Place Given to Cai'leton Bussey Muny Doubt Wisdom of Releasing Man Who 11 as Twice Won Pennant But Peo ple Want Good Flayer-Manager' Durham Wants Former Greensboro Man Man Hires Horse and Buggy and Sells Them W1U Probably be Caught White Man Arrested for. Breaking in Store at Proximity. (Special to The Times) Greensboro, N. C, Nov. 9 The ru mor that Carlton Bussey would be come manager of the local haseball club next season was confirmed yes- erday by Owner Sterne, when he ex- t hibited to a representative of Tho Times and several assembled "bugs" a neatly drawn up contract with the dashing signature of Bussey attached thereto. Since buying the local franchise several weeks ago Mr. Sterne has ; been negotiating with several well known ball players, and that James McKivett, twice leader of the Cham- ; pion ' Patriots," would be deposed In favor oi good player-manager, has been known. f(jr sojjjeimeJjjMthoso closest to Mr. Sterne. Although ha fully i-oeog-niaes, the. ability. JV'JPop.' McKivett as a manager, the local mo gul felt that it would be best for the club to have an active hand, especial ly in view of the action of the league directors at their meeting in Char lotte last Thursday regarding the sal ary limit. , W hile there are many who will doubt the wisdom in deposing a man who has twice won a pennant in fa vor of one whose team finished in the cellar last season, there are many more who have always favored a player-manager and the announce ment that Buasey will be at the head of local affairs another season will be a pleasing one to them. As a ball player Bussey has few ' equals in minor leagues, and it is be lieved that he will. show equal abil-, it y as a manager if not hampered by a nagging directorate. It is understood that Durham has made a proposition to McKivit to manage the club In that city should they be taken into the league, though - tin- action of Raleigh citizens last nmhl is liable to put a damper on his chances of getting a berth in the "liiilt Citv." I lion information from the chief ! of police at Burlington that a man giving his name as W. C. Watkms i ami claiming to be a revenue officer j bail hired a horse and buggy from a 'livery stable in that city Friday ; morning and failed to return same. Chief Noeley yesterday began an in vestigation which soon revealed the ; turnout, though the nuin had made a complete "get-a-way" . with the pro , ceeds, as well as himself. . It develops that the man drove from Burlington here Friday and lm ; mediately upon his arrival here sold l the horse and buggy to a local llvery , man for $55. The man is known to have left here Friday night on No. ; o for a point south and instructions i have been wired to this city to arrest him. Ot fleers from Burlington came j here today and secured the turnout, " j wh:-ch win be returned to its rightful owners, home of the man he could "not bo found and thoagh they have been on tne lookout for him since that time, they have been unable to get any in- formation whatever regarding his whereabouts.- He was placed in Jail to await the arrival of officers from, Pilot Mountain, v Off to the Atlanta Hoops. ' v . (Special to The Times! ' Wilson, X C.. Nov. The follow .; ing Wilson gentlemen left today for Atlanta to be present at the races which open there Tuesdays Messrs. Fayette Ellis, poane Morris,1 H. 'Ad : ler aucLVli Ptt HOTWS' t iiJ "I- if; i r ' i I i Jr
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