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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-18
1T WAS 4 DOG-FALL
THE PRIVATE STOCKHOLDERS
OFTHEN. &. II. IL. DO NoT5yB-
RENDER EXEMPTION.
RESOLUTIONS DON'T REFER TO IT

The Text OF the TWO Resolutions Pass
ed-.Mr. Benehan Cameron Elected a
Director in the Place of Mr.. John L..
MOrehead, who Declined Be-Elec-
tion--The State Directors Claim That
the Resolution is a Surrender of Char
ter Exemptiou--In Session six Hours.
Special to the News and Observer.
GREENSBORO, n. c., Sept, II.
1t was a dog-fall The directors and
stockholders wrestled all day in corners
and in meetings, and finally all came
down together. The State directors and
their attorney claim that they all are tax
ed and that the resolution passed is a sur
render of the charter exemption. The
private stockholders and their attorneys
claim that it is merely an instruction to
the president Of the road to carry out the
terms Of the lease and does not even re-
fer to their charter exemption. Col.
Andrews was in the meeting which last
ed until o'clock p. m, at which time
an agreement was reached and the tax
IESOfuLAOu IJdeSGu WHICH ID ttS IplIO0S.--
''Resolved by the stockholders of the
North Carolina Railroad Company that
the President of the said road be and is
hereby directed to return on the first day
of June after January 1st, 1896, when
the dividends or profits viii exceed six
per cent, all property of the North Caro-
lima Railroad Company without exemp-
tion for taxation as other railroad prop
erty is returned for taxation under the
laws of this State"
The other resolution passed was as
follows
Resolved By the stockholders of the
North Carolina Railroad Company, that
the lease Of the North Carolina Railroad
Companys property to the Southern
Railway Company, made by the Board
of Directors at Burlington on August 16,
1895, be and the same is hereby in all
respects ratified, approved and confirmed,
and the stockholders congratulate the
State of North Carolina and the people
of the State upon the favorable terms Of
the lease"
Col Bsneha1 Cameron was elected a
director in place of Col. John L. More
head, who declined re election.
f. B. ARENDELL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-18
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

Dry Weather OF the Past Week-The
Season Veil Advanced Corn Safely
Laid by, and the Tobacco Crop is
Well Favored.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-09-18

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Navarro Was the Favorite From the
Start, Opening at to Sat the Post
Domino Acted Like Demon, and
Leaped Ahead at the Three Quarters,
But Only for an Instant--At the Head
of the Stretch, Sir Walter Was in the
Lead, but Navarro Was Coming.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
DIR. RICE FOR THE FAVORITE
Gothams Talent Pick Him as the Whine
of the Brooklyn Handicap,
RAMAPo AND ReY FL SANTA ANITAlN II
Choice OF tho Knowing Ones Falls on n
PAR OF Known Performers-Prospects
for the Opening at Gravcsend
Are Very Bright.

NEW YORK, May 14.-Tomorrow Graves
end will witness sport for kings. The
Expectation stakes, with its promises, and the
Brooklyn handicap with its possibilities.
will be run, and the card has on 1t many
other good things. The Brooklyn handicap
has not waned a particle. But while the
interest has been as strong 1t has not
been as loudly proclaimed as in previous
years. With the first fall of the flag to-
morrow a new system of racing will be
inaugurated. In it there is a promise OF that
honesty and fairness which alone will bring
with a whipping finish a resignation to
the fact that the best horse has won. Out
OF the original thirty candidates for the
Brooklyn handicap but twelve remain and
the chances are at least two of these will
not go to the post. Only few of the horses
were declared out in February. among them
being Old Banquet and Don Alonzo. well up
in the weights, who were sent across the
ocean. AS the odds now stand DR.. Rice and
Ramapo are almost up in the estimation of
those who are looking for odds. Today
storm has sent Rey el Santa Anita's stock
booming, for the western crack is good in
the mud. Sir Walter, whose gameness is
unquestiOned, has host Of supporters, while
the others are more or less fancied by those
who have "inside information" The entries
for the Brooklyn handicap are as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
no LUCE ]BUT TOUCH LUCK
0maha's Team Strikes a Combination that
Would Beat Any Club,
,IC ia
~ n
He wouldn't Let the Homs Boys Pound
Him - LRRTc Nic's crowd Made
1t War m Enough for Eagan
"'Ail Afternoon.

A good crowd was out at the ball park
yesterday afternoon to see Uncle Dawes
Omahogs mauled from the beginning to the
end Of th1 game by Nicol's Ancient Mariners.
The RocllfOrds started off with a rush and
were never headed, and kept piling up runs,
with the assistance Of the errors of the home
team. Engan was wild and in bad form and
was batted very hard, being effective in only
two innings. In the fifth inning he retired
the Rockfords on strikes.
Underwood was in the box for the Rock
fords. and for five innings proved a puzzle
to the home team, and with good support
kept the Omahogs from scoring. After the
fifth inning ten hits were made off his de-
livery, but the game had been lost before
the home team solved his delivery.
Mattress made his appearance yesterday
with the home team and made good i'm
preston, although he Is lame from an in
jury received last Saturday.
The Rockfords played an all around bril-
liant game and made but one error, while the
Omahas were away Off and piled up nine
errors, which, together with their inability
to hit the ball, lost the game. Score:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Eloped with the Hired Man.

TOBIAS, Neb, May 4.-(Special.)-News
comes to light this morning Of the elopement
of Pete Moody's wife. living near Daykin, a
small town seven miles south of here, with
the hired man. They were captured Sunday
at Nelson and brought back. No cause is
known at present, as Mr.. Moody was a
husband.
LOnnie Banner and Edward Dixon, aged IA
and Is respectively. OF this place decided to
take Horace Greeley's advice to go west.
They accordingly ran away from home yes
terday walking TO Daykin and then board
ing the train to Fairbury, where kilograms
overlook them and they were escorted back
home today by an officer. Lonnie Banner had
about S25 while Edward Dixon had so cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
STATES EPWORTH WORKERS
Fourth Annual Convention of the Nebraska
Conference at Lincoln.
SESSION WILL LAST THREE DAYS
Delegates Welcomed by Governor Holcomb
-Interesting Program rendered Yestor-
day-Routine of Today Law suit
over Hotel Property.

LINCOLN, May 14.-(special)-Th fourth
annual convention of the Nebraska confer
ence Of the Epworth league began in Grace
Methodist Episcopal church, this city, at 2
p. m. today, and will continue in session for
three days Governor Holoomb was present
to welcome the delegates from the South
Platte district, which extends as far as Hast
ngs, there being four conference districts In
the state. This afternoons program con-
sisted OF devotional exercises led by Rev.
Asa Sleeth, followed by addresses Of vel
come by the governor, President Bacon Of the
Christian Endeavor union, President w. A.
Davenport Of the Lincoln league and Rev.
Mr.. Shepherd of Grace church. Prof. j..
]. Bryant Of Stromsburg responded to these
addresses on behalf of the delegates. This
was succeeded by the unvsiling Of the con-
ventlon motto, and the residue OF the session
was devoted to routine business.
The evening session was given up TO 7. "A.
Hull. who d a praise service, and to an able
address by Rev. ]. L. Sooy Of Des Mojne3.
The program for tomorrow comprises devo-
tional exercises at a. m, led by w. j.
Calfee of Aurora. At $50 will occur the
league devotional exercises. including dis
courses as follows: "Choice CT Leaders" by
Eunce Mccoy of York; preparation for
Leading" by Miss NJ. M. Hewitt Of Fair
iield; Responsibility Of the Leader to the
League" by Mrs. George f. Inman of Beat
rice; Responsibility Of the Leaguers to the
Leader" by Mrs. Carrie Rowland Of wy
more Mistakes Of Leaders" Miss Celia A.
Gorby Of Nelson general discussion will
follow and the morning session will close
with the Lords supper administered by the
presiding elders Of the Nebraska conference.
Tomorrow afternoon G.. w. Abbott will
lead devotional exercises and Chancellor Dun
gan will welcome the delegates on behalf
of Wesleyan university. In addition to the
musical features the program will comprise
the following discussions "The Deaconess
Movement: Incidents and Suggestions in
Mercy and Help by Miss Allie Prsmmer,
superintendent Of the Deaconess home,
Omaha; Practical Suggestions for the Lit
erary Work Of the League" by Mrs. Nellie
Boyd of Table Rock; recitation by Miss Kate
Scothorn of this city; practical Suggestions
for the Social Work of the League" by Miss
Alice Saunders of Greenwood; Possibilities
Of the League on Country ChargN," by
Horace Clark Of Ithica; "The Ten Per Cent
Club" by DR.. b. l.. Paine Of Lincoln. The
visitors will be rendered the freedom Of the
Wesleyan university.
Tomorrow evening the principal address
will be given by Rev. w. A. Quayle, d. D.,
Of Kansas City, eX-chancellor of Baker UNI
Versity
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

Counter Tenor and Declare are considered
as the two extreme doubtful entries,
chances always being strong against a
3-year-Old. and Declare having showed but
poor speed in the trials. The last handicap
work was done yesterday. On Saturday
Ramapo covered the full distance at Sleeps
head in 2:09lA. This is looked upon as a
grand performance. The fastest trial made
by any of the candidates was 2:O6%, made
at Louisville by Lucky Baldwin's Rey ell
Santa Anita a short time ago. But the
westerner has not done anything here as
yet though 1t is said he is in the best pos
sible condition. So far as the talent knows
Dr. Rices best effort at the handicap dis
tance was made yesterday, when he was
sent in 2111e. Bassetlaw's form this year
has not been such as would frighten off the
rest. Sir Walter has covered a mile and a
quarter at Jerome in 2:l0b. Then come
bunch of light weights, who have simply
showed that they have right to contend in
the handicap. Tonight the odds stood about
as follows: Ramapo, Z to 5; Dr. Rice, s to
5; Rey el Santa Anita. 3 to 1 Sir Walter,
to l; RubicOn, 6 to 1; Hornpipe, Is to /
and the others ranging from 10 to 20 to /.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

scribed as a safe, but somewhat uncertain
hypnotic, a peculiarity OF which was that II
did not counteract pain The dose was from
one-half fluid drahm to fluid drahm and
half The Dictionary Of Physiological Metii-
cine was introduced and Il described parable
hyde as closely allied to alcohol in its effects.
affecting first the brain and then the me-
dulla oblongata II did not affect the blood
and had but slight heart OF vascular action.
Its disadvantages were its unpleasant taste
and dsagreeable Cdor. The Journal of Medl-
cal Science describes the effect OF paraiehyde
as that OF producing quiet sleep and adding
that 1t was largely used as a valuable hyp-
motto.
Tho investigation at this point was ad-
journei until tomorrow by the governor.
The most sensational testimony for the pros
ecution which was expected. did not materi-
alize today. 1t is looked for in tomorrows
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Cold Has Done some Good.

CHICAGO, May 14.-The Illinois weekly
crop bulletin, isuued today, says The past
week was marked by very high tempera-
lures until Friday, when quite general show
ers preceded a sudden and heavy fall in
temperature, with the remainder of the week
cold and raw. Light frosts were common
In all northern counties, but except slight
damage to tender vegetation-corn sprouts,
vegetables and few fruits-in northwest
counties, little damage was done. 1t Is
hoped, however, much good will come from
the cold in retardng the too rank growth of
rye, wheat and oats in north and east CEN
tral counties and in killing the insect pests
of the east central and southern counties of
the state. Small grain. except In southern
counties. Is doing well rye heading out over
the entire state and wheat In southern and
central counties; in southern counties wheat
is much damaged by drouth and insects, and
corn and closed fields are being injured by
cut worms. The temperature of the week
mas been about eight degrees daily above the
normal, rainfall about normal (75 of an
inchl and sunshine slightly above, favorable
growing and planting weather. Corn Is
practically all planted and first fields are
being cultivated
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

ST LOUIS, May H.-Indifferent fields and
continued chilly winds cut down the at
tendance perceptibly today at the Fair as
sociation race track. The dump on Sara
cenesCa in the third race, hot even money
favorite, and the poor performance in the
fourth race of Simmons, who, after being
only features of the day. Attendance, $500
Results:
First race, five-eighths of mile: Yemen
01 to 81 won, Lizzetta Is to 81 second,
Doubtful go to y third. Time: 1:0lA.
Second race, three-quarters of mile:
aaconI Dono az Is w \ tbird Tin5a rs rs u
Third race, nine-sixteenths Of a mile:
Utopia q to u won, Becky Sharp Q2 to u
O:56la.
Fourth race, one mile Wekota q to- y
won, Linda a to u second, Molle b a to y
third. Time: 1:43la.
Fifth race. mile and one-siXteenth: Flor
ence = N to 81 won, Wilmar Q2 to y
second, st. Pancras Is to y third. Time:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Good shooting vt odar Rapids.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, May 14.-(SpecIal
Telegram.)- eighteenth annual tourna-
ment of the Iowa Sportsmen's association
commenced here this morning, with fifty
shots from all parts of the state. Good
wind which prevailed. Shoot l. ten targets,
thirty-one contestants, won by II. Paul;
shoot 2, ten targets, unknown, tWenty,,eight
money; shoot 3, eight pair twenty con-
testants, Gilbert, Heater and Leopold d-
twenty-six contestants, Trotter won; shoot
5. twenty targets, thrty-one contestants,
Frazier won; shoot 6, ten live birds, nine
first money; shoot 8. ten targets, twenty
contestants, Cook, Trotter and Hoffman
tied for first money.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
BOUND TO sroP RACING AT ROXY
Governor Matthews of Indiana says the
AilI SInn tho

INDIANAPOLIS, May 4.-The LAX,
county circuit court having dissolved it,
temporary restraining order against Roby
the state will at once take action to put
stop to racing at that place. The local au
thorities have exhausted their resource:
and Governor Matthews says he is deter
mined that the Roby association shall be
suppressed, so far as disobeying the laws
of the state is concerned.
''Those fellows have determined and AFRO.
gantly boasted that they will continue rae.
ing in defiance of the law" said the gov
ernor. II assure you that they will not dc
anything of the kind. The state will take
steps at once to maintain the law and the
state will win. | cannot say now just what
It,, but my plans are made and the stat5
will win the fight
1t Is understood that the battle will be
fought i'm the courts. Attorney General
Ketcham has been in consultation with the
Chicago authorities to their proceedings
against Hawthorne, but what nature the
fight will take is as yet a state secret
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
One Good ming AT B.y district.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-Not a favor
ite showed in front today, but enough
money was on the outsiders to prevent the
hookmakers from getting all the money.
Bernardo, Y to 1, was the choice thing of
First race, short six furlongs maidens:
Fleetwood q to y won, Dolly N g to y
Second race, five and half furlongs, SELL
ing: Nelson (3la to u won, My Sweetheart
g to u second, Tobey Is to y third. Time:
LOO
Third race, about six furlongs, selling
Bernardo az to u Won Gypsette geldng
Time: 1:13A.
Fourth race, six furlongs, selling: Clac-
quer g to u won, Nephew (6 to 81 second,
Inkerman 90 to u third. Time: Ills.
Fifth race, five and a half furlongs SELL
ing: Nellie G q to y won, Carmel go to y
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Did slight Damage in Missouri.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, May 1.-THE Missouri
weekly crop bulletin says: From the 9TH to
the 10th the temperature averaged from about
nine TO fourteen degrees above the normal
but on the evening OF the 10th a cool wave
spread over the state. and the mean tenn
perature OF the nth was from six to twelve
degrees below the normal. Light frosts oc-
CURED on the morning of the 18th, doing
slight damage to the tender plants in some
OF the northern counties Drouth still pre-
walls In number Of the western and sew
eral OF the cast central and southern conn
ties, greatly iniuring or retardnE all crops.
considerable damage to fruit and crops over
small areas by wind and hail Is reported I'm
several counties. In the central and western
sections the condition of wheat has fallen
on during the week owing to the ravages of
chinch bugs and lack of moisture Corn Is
reported good stand in all sections and
cultivation ls now general Late reports
from several OF the northern counties state
that frost did some damage to beans, potatoes
and other tender vegetation on the morning
OF the 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Flyers at IactOlus Park.

RED OAK, Ia, May H-(Special.) MAR
Gus Daly's string of ten trotters and PAGERS
arrived here last night, in charge OF Ben
Kinney, and have taken quarters at Pac-
tolus park. Among other noted horses in
this string are: Prodigal, 2:l6, a brother of
Wilton, 2:2lh, and Kempland 2.26is C, j.
Hamlin's horses are due at this place to-
morrow, and with them come Fantasy,
2:06, and Robert j. 2:0llR in charge of Ed
Geers. These and several other noted
stables will do their preliminary training at
arrive from California with Sallsburys
horses within a week or ten days. The
park presents a busy scene now on fine
mornings, and the number of horses and
drivers is daily increasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

HARLEM, May 14.-First race, six fur
longs: Relct g to y won, Powwow g to u
second, White Wings 90 to u third. Time:
1:19h.
Second race, seven and one-half furlongs:
Lester (6 to 81 won. Blue Banner Is to u
second, Proverb 6 to u third. Time: l:40A
Third race, four furlongs; Sir Play q to p
won, Kamsin (even second, Glacier Is to 81
third. Time: 0:5l4.
Fourth race, five furlongs Pop Gray
(even) won, George +. Smith (even) sec
ond, May Rose go to ID third. Time: 1:03L
Fifth race, seven and one-half furlongs:
Willie l. (5 to y won. Freddie l. q to y
second, Rossmore Is to u third. Time:
1874.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Imported Labor Mt Waterloo.

WATERLOO, Neb., May 14-(Speclal)-
Considerable comment has been created by
the action of T. S. Rice in importing fifteen
Russians from Valley to work in his onion
fields at rs cents per day. The work is
usually done by resident labor, the regular
wages being S1.25 per day. A committee Of
citizens has endeavored to induce the Rus
slams to either quit or demand an increase
OF wages, but without success.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

DAYTON, May 1.-THE ninth annual
tournament Of the Ohio Trapshooters' league
opened here with n cloudy, cold day.
Most of the crack shots OF the country are
in attendance. j. p. Easton of MonroeviIe
won the State Journal trophy, valued at
out of so: Shorty Bacon, Is. In 100 blue
rocks shot at Heikss' score was 81; Sprass.
81; Rike, s5; Easton. S4; Young, So; Bacon,
80; Dando, 60. In 1856 blue rocks shot at
Fulford scored 1872; Heikes, 100; Leroy. ISL
Van Dyke, 150; Budd. 1S9, and Rke 1856.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Malone Meels Thompson ThIs Evenine.

j. l.. Malone of New York, the champion
pool player Of the world. has arrived in
the city from the east, and Is registered at
the Dellone. Malone's arrival has aroused
much interest in his style of billiards, and
pion and w G.. Thompson. the local expert,
Malone 10 play 100 points to Mr.. Thompson's
sixty. The game will be played at the
Dellone billiard parlor this evening at s
o'clock. Admission free.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
State University and Cornell.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. May 1i-(Special)
At Mount Vernon "Wednesday the State un

At Mount Vernon Wednesday the State uni
will hold the silver bat of the Iowa College
league during the ensuing year. The Cor
nell team has been doing hard and faithful
practice for some time, and goes into the
game in good shape. Both Ames and Grin
nell have lost to the State University of
Iowa, but the university team met with
number of crushing defeats on their eastern
trip About 500 from Iowa City will attend
the game and large number from this city
and Marion are eXpected TO 20 down.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
GOT THROUGH TWO CARDED RACE
Opening or the Tri-City Circuit Meet at
Haltimnre Mas Ernst ItIttcn

BALTIMORE, May 1i.-On the track of
the Gentlemens Driving park today was
begun the opening meeting of the New
ork-Philadelphia-B Baltimore circuit. A
more than fresh wind swept over the field,
and heavy overcoats and wraps were in
evidence The attendance was good The
first two races were won in straights. The
third race on the card, the 2:4J class, was
put over until tomorrow, The track was in
hne condition, Notwithstanding the recent
rains and the betting was brisk. Sum
maries:
Glass 2:24, trotting:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

stolen bases: Miller. Brown and Cooley
Double plays; Dowd TO OConnor: Corcoran
to DAILY 70 Daily; Bases on balls on Clark
son, l. Passed balls: Daily. Batteries;
Giarkson and Miller; Lucid and Daily.
Time; One hour and forty-five minutes.
Umpire: Mcdonald.
RUSIE STILL A TERROR.
CHICAGO. May 1.-THE Giants had ev-
erything their own way and gave the
Colts one Of the worst drubbings Of the
season today. Terry was hit hard, while
Ruse was almost invincible, allowing but
four puny singles off his swift delivery.
Inc solitary run was scored by Ryan
through two rank errors by Captain Davis.
weather clear, but very cold. Attendance,
LS0O Score:
Chicago ..........o o o o 900 / O-1
New York .....,...1 o IA
Hits: Chicago 4; New York IL Errors:
Chicago. ?; New York, 4. Earned runs.
New York s. Two-hase hits: BannOn. Full
ler, 2; Doyle, 3 Home runs: Tiernan.
Stolen bases; Bannon., Davis, Doyle and
Van Haltren. Double plays: Fuller to Doyle;
Davis to Doyle; Fuller to Stafford to Doyle;
Wilmot to Dahlen Struck out: BY Rusie,
8; by Terry, l. Bases on balls: OF Rusie, 3;
off Terry, 4. wild pitches: Terry. Batter
les; Terry and Donohue; Rusie and Farre'.
Time: one hour and ifty-fve minutes.
Umpire: Long.
National League games postponed: Cleve-
d-Boston at Cleveland; PittsburgPhila-
dephia at Pittsburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Kansas City Wins from Milwaukee and
indianapo polls from Detroit.

MILWAUKEE,. May 14.-Score:
Kansas City ........2 0 o -
Milwaukee ..........0 0 0 0 0 1 0 o o /
Hits: Kansas City, s; Milwaukee, g. Err
rors: Kansas City, 2; Milwaukee, 1. Bat
Bolan.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1-Score:
Indianapolis ....... y 0-S
Detroit ...............O o 0 o 8 4
Hits indianapolis IA; Detroit, Z. Errors:
indianapolis, /; Detroit, 4. Batteries: Cross
and Mcfarland; johnson and Yaik
TOLEDO, o., May H-Toledo-Grand Rap
MINNEAPOLIS, May H-No game; rain.
NJ
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
ResnmIng at rlfrern Per cent ka,.e.

BELLAIRE, o.. May 14.-over 400 men
at the blast furnace of the Bellaire Nail
works have accepted an advance Of Is per
cent In wages and will resume work.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
F.tensIon of Cenirnl paelno nonh.

LONDON, May H-It is learned that n
proposition to extend for two ana a hair
years the Central Pacific first MORTGAGE
bonds, which mature In July, 1895 will be
tow. ''
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
Last for Three Weeks.

Today will be ladies' day at the Charles
street park, and will be the last game on
the home grounds till June 4. Game will
be called at 3:15 to give the Rockfords u
chance to catch train. The teams:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15

Games today: Rockford at Omaha; Jack
sonville at Lincoln; Peoria at St. Joseph
Quincy at Des Mones.