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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
IS RISHOP POTTER AN ANARCH-
IST?

| An eminent preacher, with in the pas
| few DAYS has made utterance that vii
Mace him in Their anks of the ''anarch
lists. 1t was Bishop Potter. Ht
recently declared that machinery anC
CAPITALISTS are responsible for the i'll
feeling and discomfort among the labor
ing classes. Machinery, he says, is turn
ing the workman into an idiot. In dis
course delivered last Monday evening he
gave very impressive description o!
the work which he had seen young man
performing in a factory, and said:
mo wonder that at nighttime he
drank, gambled, and fought. He had
to: otherwise he would go mad. How
many of us would stand this and not
cry out! Not one of us but would
become striker. Myself among the
first!''
Turning his attention. to the capital
list, Bishop Potter says he looks down
upon his men," He treats them as If
they had no souls" Among other sins
of the employer the Bishop charges that
he is constantly looking for new inven-
tions that will "save money and throw
men out Of work"
Concluding his address, the Bishop
said:
This association (the church
ndx M
ment of the greatest inter
est of labor is looked upon as
dangerous and revolutionary one, be-
cause it tends to unite the church
with the laboring man in his great
struggle. Say what they will against
it, but for one announce that from
to-day on the church of God is with
the laborer."
Only eight months ago, when Bishop
Potter came face to face with an oppor-
tunity to put his vote where it would
count for the uplifting of the laboring
man, he voted for the policy which has
produced conditions against which he now
inveighs with more zeal than wisdom.
Instead of crying out against the pro-
gress that has brought labor-saving in
ventions, he ought to cry aloud against
the methods of his chief parishioner, ].
Pierpont Morgan, whose manipulating
methods in inducing and controlling bond
issues, took twenty million dollars out of
the pockets of the people and put them
into the pockets of his syndicate.
Intelligent laborers understand that it
is the selfish control of legislation, fran
chises and natural monopolies that stand
more in their way than modern machin-
cry. They know that in the long run labor
saving machines ought to give shorter
hours and better to pay to laborers, and
that it is in the line of progress that
makes for prosperity. They know that
currency taxation, bond manipulation,
stock watering, the giving of valuable
franchises to a few rich men, the con-
troll of natural monopolies, and high tar
ifs are for the systematic robbery Of the
poor for the benefit of the holders of these
special privileges. Bishop Potter would
do well to help the laborer in this practi-
cal way instead of railroading against
those agencies that make for the pro-
gress and elevation of mankind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
COL. BENNETT ON THE PRIVATE
SOLDIER"

Col. Bennett rose to the occasion in has
Memorial address in Metropolitan Hall
yesterday afternoon.
His subject was 1.-THE Private Soldier
When the last word had been said, the
Qualities of the address seemed to ar
range themselves in ones mind possibly
in the following order: impressiveness,
balance, grace.
Then if one were to try to select the
more eloquent passages, he would doubt
less fail to do justice by emitting other
passages of equal eloquence. The
sentences were dynamic rather than
snowy, were deep and strong with even
swell rather than tumultuous with the
Heck of ornamentation.
Yet i'm the midst of it all, two notes
were heard perhaps deeper than any oth-
er. They were great fathomless notes.
One hundred and fifteen thusand pri-
vate soldiers from North Carolina went
to join the 6OO,OOO.
..What made them finger on their home
ward march?' asked the orator with
feeling born of knowledge of the cause.
One does not hear often struck such
chords as this.
Then in the closing days of the Con-
federacy-the Gethsemane days, the ora
tor told with what clear consciousness OF
the situation the private soldier went to
the Calvary of his cause. One can read
the words elsewhere.
These were bells to make the hearts
weep of those who felt the music of their
tolling.
The address was so compact, yet fash
toned with such literary skill that one felt
the thrill of strength that was
vet not fully grasped. Nor can the
speech. in its full power be felt at one
hearing: it must be read more than once.
Col. Bennett was in good voice and
stood with the poise of those men who lose
no naturalness in telling great message.
All these are outer things, however;
Bennett the man and soldier was the
powder behind his story.
He brought with him message: when
he had concluded, all felt hat 1T had been
told perfectly. Besides the outward ap-
plause, there was that applause OF the
heart which men feel conscious Of in one
another when all has been done well.
The speaker was warmly grasped by
the hand as he walked to his seat, and
would not have been mortal had he not
valued the warm meaning of it all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

Laurens, S. c., May S-Authentic in
formation comes that the cabin of Lau-
rens Tucker white, on the plantation of
w. S. Gray, was burned at 8 o'clock last
night. -Four children were cremated with
the building The father and mother had
gone fishing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

Cards have been received for the com
mencement exercises Of the Chowan Bap
fist Female Institute, May 24th-26th
The John Bruce Brewer Glass" EN-
braces six young lady graduates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
FIRE ENGINE FOR SALE.

We offer for sale Silsby Fire Engine.
1t is in good order. With our water sys-
tenn we do not need this engine, and
therefore offer it as bargain. Could
sell one hose reel with the engine il de-
red. Address,
JOHN r. MOORE,
City Clerk, Wilson, N. @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

Panacea Springs hotel has been leased
by Miles, Nelson and Seasons for term
of years. 1t has been newly refitted,
elegantly furnished, and under the new
competent and experienced mana cement
will be open all the year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

y s.Please stop my advertisement writes
a gentleman who advertised for mil
liner. 81 have secured one. Applica-
tons were plentiful" That's the story
of all who advertise in the News and OBJ
server. ,r
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
FRESH-SOLID, HEALTHY FLEST

Is gained at the rate Of from 1 to 2 pounds
per week by taking Bush s
Malt utrine-the greatest of all malt
tonics. Ask your druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

New England asking protection in other
things, but demanding free hides, is an
illustration of how much depends on
whose OK is gored.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

People buy Hoods Sarsaparilla year
after year because it does them good.
1t will do you good to take it now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

Washington, May 10.-The Democrats
of the Senate held a caucus to-day to
consider the report of the committee
which filled the vacancies in the Senate
committees. The report was adopted.
The arrangement will go into effect to-
morrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

ton.
Dunn, NC, May 10.-E. w. Pou, Esq,
delivered the memorial address at Chi
cora to-day to a large and appreciative
audience. His subject was, Victory out
of Defeat" His speech was ornate,
clear, forcible often reaching the sublime.
Seldom, if ever before, have the good
people of Cape Fear section listened to
such a soul-stirring, patriotic effort in be-
half of those who for their country's lib
erty laid down their lives.
Flowers were spread in profusion evinc-
ing the part that the ladies of the entire
section have not ceased to revere mem
DRY of those who wore the gray.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
NEWTON DEFEATS CONOVER.

Newton, n. c.. May S.-(SpeciaD-
Newton defeated Conover to-day 80 to i,
in a slow and uninterestng game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
WILL NOT PAY CHART CLAIMS.
The Attorney General Upholds The Com
missioners of Lincoln County.

The Attorney General Upholds The Com
missioners of Lincoln County.
1T would seem that the Board of Edu-
cation, after having disallowed an order
given by school committee in open ses-
sion, would be slow to approve the same
as individuals and should they do so
would be culpable to a very great ex-
tent; but l am unable to see any reason
why the Board of Education, or ma
jority thereof, may not, either in open
session or as individuals, approve an
order given by school committee for
school apparatus. The law does not re-
quire or direct that this approval shall
be made in any particular way or at any
particular time.
(Signed.) "ZEB V. WALSER,
Attorney General
The above opinion was asked for on
the case coming up from Lincoln county,
where the county commissioners in ses-
sion passed a resolution that they would
not pay the claims, as presented by the
chart agents, and after the board adj
journed one of the county commissioners
signed the order of the agent and this
made a majority of the board, as the
chairman had already countersigned the
order, .-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

"Bailey Brothers GOLD BOB" To
baeco is the best chew ON the market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
Notice of Administration.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of Parthenia A. Freeman, deceased
late of Wake county, N. c., this Is TO notify
estate to present them to the undersigned on
or before the 7th day of April, 1898, or this
notice will be plead In bar of their recovery
And all persons indebted to the said estate
will please make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
April 8, 1897.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.

The Arrangement for Filling Vacancies
Will Go Into Effect To-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
Jol1nSOn,S Chill and Fe.
yer Tonic is q ONE-DAY
Cure, It cures the most
stubborn case of Fever ia
"a Hours.
POU IN HARNETT.

The Solicitor Makes a Sublime Ora
ton.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
For Baby's Health.

Judging from the number of baby car
riages or perambulntors seen on the streets
this season, 1t would seem that the baby
population of our city Is unusually well
cared for this year.
Originally cassed as a luxury within
the means only of the rich they have come
to be recognized as an absolute necessity
to the health of both mother and child.
Tho high standard of excelcuce both in
beauty of design and luxurious comfort
as compared with the primitive affairs
used in the last generation, has led to
their universal use made possible by their
remarkable cheapncss.
Inquiry made ut the house doing the
largest business in these goods in this city
that Elw H. Brennan. 29l Market street,
where is probably sold fuur.lifths of ali
the carriages used in this territory devel-
Opcd the fact that the sales for this season
already had amounted to within small
fnc.ion of the total business Of last year.
1t was learned that good coach could
be secured for as low as s3.u0, and that tie
prices at which the majority We're dispos-
cd ranged between $15Oand els
The house shows on lis floors the pro.
duct of four different factories embracing
over 100 styles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
Georgetown Letter.
From our Special Correspondent.

GEORGETOWN, Del, April 2S. 1897. Six
weeks from next Friday is the day set for
the execution of James Gordy, the wife
murderer. Sheriff John H. Johnson has
him confined in the most secure cell of cur,
county prison AMI has him guarded BY
night as well rs day, in order to prevent
his escape or the possibility of suicide.t
None but members of his family are per-
mitted to visit him. AS he was constantly
on the go in the past, and is unable tol
read, the hours must drag slowly along as
the time of his execution approaches He 1
has but little to say and mnnifests a stoio
indifference to his fate.
He has not even expressed desire that
any of the ministers should visit him
while Mt the same time he seems to bo
possessed with strange infatuation that
he is Christian and prepared for DEATH
There has been quite an extensive trans
fer OF real ostae in some parts OF this
county within the past thirty-six hoursI
The wind has been blowing at q furious
gale and the ever shifting sand has beenss
transferred from one mans estate to an~
other.
The barn and carriage house with their \
contents and fodder stocks belonging to !
Charles Il. Jones, Secretary of the Con-
stitutional Convention were destroyed by
fire on Tuesday. Had the wind been
blowing in an opposite direction no efforts
could have saved his beautiful residence.
Mr.. Jones holds an insurance policy SO
that lis loss will not be over $500
Tho appointment of Mr., Bradford for
Judge is well received. Even the most
extreme AddiCks men admit that no
better appointment could be made.
H. d. DAVIS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
KENTUCKY'S NEW SENATOR.
W, j. Deboe, the Second Republican
Nominee, Succeeds blackburn.

Nominee, Succeeds blackburn.
Frankfort, KY, April Ex-Governor
Bradley has written out the certificate
of election for Hon. w. J. Deboe, of
Crittenden couny, as Junior senator
from Kentucky, to succeed Hon. ]. c.
s. Blackburn, whose term expired
March L. Senatar Deboe will be in his
seat in the senate on Monday next.
The end of the famous struggle, which
has extended over two legislative ses-
sions, will go into history as the most
memorable Kentucky mas ever known.
DR.. Hunter came here six weeks ago
with clean majority staunchly for
him, and the additional backing of the
national and state party organizations,
but circumstances were against him,
and the lightning yesterday struck
Deboe on the 112th ballot.
When the joint legislative session
was called to order yesterday all the
Republicans in the senate, except De-
Doe. answered present So did all the
gold Democrats except Park Smith.
The gold Democrats in the house also
answered present with but one excep-
tion. There were no missing Repub-
licans in the house. Gold Democrats
voted for Martin, with but few eXcep-
tions. There were 1876 present, and 6S
would elect. There was applause when
Lieberth voted for the nominee. Nor
man also voted for Deboe. When the
6Sth vote was passed the president
could not quell the wild cheers. The
Blackburn men asked for a call of the
absentees, and they voted solidly for
their man The final ballot stood; De-
Doe. Il; Blackburn, SO; Martin, 10;
Stone 1.
The wild scene that followed could
not be quieted. There was no chance
to ask the victor to come forward to
make a speech. The cheering and
demonstrations were ended by the
president putting motion and declar-
ing the assembly adjourned sine die.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
Effect of DebOe'S EIcctIon.

Washington, April 29.-The election
of Deboe i'll Kentucky does not change
the political complexion of the senate,
but on some party questions might
give the Republicans a majority if
Senator Kyle, of South Dakota, voted
with them. together with the vote of
the vice president The election of De-
Doe makes the total membership of the
senate IS, composed Of 13 Republicans,
81 Democrats and u Populists and Sill
yer Republicans. With Kyle the Re-
publicans would have A, tie, and
with the vice president a majority of
one. N Is believed, however, that in
case a party vote was imminent or
probable an election would occur in
Florida, leaving the senate standing
as before Deboe's election.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Secretary Of the Interior Bliss denies
the report Of his intended resignation.
Frank Linn, one of the five men
charged with originating the fire that
swept Portsmouth, Va, March %, has
rOnfessed
1t is understood that W. j. Calhoun,
Hf Springfield, His, has been offered
the assignment as special counsel in the
Ruiz case.
According to a dispatch from Cape
Town the British cape squadron will
remain in Delagoa bay until the mid
die of June.
In u speech at Frankfort, KY, eX-
Senator Blackburn described gold
Democrats as political nCndescripts
and caricatures on humanity"
1t is reported that the Spaniards
have murdered 60 wounded Cubans, to-
gether with three women and five chill
dren, in a hospital in Matanzas.
Spain reports that the number Of
Cuban insurgents surrenderng in
creases daily. Spain is prepa' 'ng to
send more troops to the Philippines.
The committee having the question
in charsa has selected Denver as the
place Of meeting of the Y. M. c. A. in
1899. London, Ont, gets the confer
enCe Of secretaries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
Sacred Cantata,

The sacred cantata, "Ruth and Boaz," "
will be rendered in Ha ri5on Street NJ 4.
Church on the evening of April 3oth, under
the efficient management of Prof David
Constantine, assisted by full orchestra.
The story of Ruth as she CLEANS in the
field of Boaz is beautifully illustrated by
the Israelite and Moabite madens, clothed
In costumes representing the ancient
heathen and Jewish nations, prominent
among whom are the following.
Ruth, the Moabite. -. Miss Emma Lake
Naomi, Ruth's motherin law
Miss Emma Thielman
Orpha, Ruth's Sister
Mrs. D. Constantine
Boaz, a Prince in Israel
Mr.. H. M>Pedrick
Overseer 10 Boaz. 49,. Mr.. Newln Pyle
Levite. ite...............M Mr.. George Hermon
The tickets have been placed at % cents,
and as the object is worthy one, the peo-
pie of Wilmington should embrace this
of spending pleasant even.
lg, as well rs assis ing a good cause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29

Pittsburg April 20.-Mrs. Sarah ].
Pfeifer, widow of Charles Pfeifer q
wealthy laundryman of Pittsbucg and
Chicago, has sued the Fidelity and
Casualty company, of New York. for
$4,000, the amount of an accident in
surance policy held in this company
by Mr. Pfeifer, and which the com
pany has declined to pay. Pfeifer was
killed while out hunting near LigiOner,
Pa, Dec. 2S last. Il is said suit will
also be commenced soon against an
other New York company for the re-
covery of $175,CC0 the amount of the
policy taken out in that company
through the focal office by Preifer III
case 'he company refuses to settle the
claim.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
Four Killed in Brooklyn Fire.

Brooklyn, April 2s.-Four persons
lost their lives at a fire at 1878 Third
avenue yesterday. The dead are Mrs
John Newell, aged SO years, and her
two children, and Mrs. Celia Barnett.
The flames spread with great rapidity
through the building, completely cut
ting off the escape of the Newell fam
lily, which occupied the top floor. When
Mrs. Newell found the stairway burn
ing and the halls filled with smoke
she threw her children, Louis, aged 8,
and John, aged 5, from a window to the
street below, where four men held
blanket to receive them. The children
bounded from the blanket and were
killed by falling on the sidewalk Mrs.
Newell was afraid to attempt the leap,
and was later found suffocated in her
apartments. Mrs. Barnett reached the
street in safety, but ran back into the
burning building to secure some jew
elry. Sic was subsequently found in
an alcove loom dead. The fire was in
cendiary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
VALIANT SURVIVORS.
Terrible Suferings the Four Ship
0N.s.. wrecked Sailors.
ARMS AND LEGS AMPUTATED.
Three of the Unfortunates Dismem-
bered, and Only One of the Four Ex-
pected to Survive-Little Hope of
Rescuing Others of tho Crew.

bered, and Only One of the Four Ex-
pected to Survive-Little Hope of
Rescuing Others OF the Crew.
London. April 29.-Matters at Athens
are likely to remain unchanged until
the ministerial crisis is settled, when
overtures from the powers to intervene
are expected. The sultan is said to be
willing to listen to terms.
The downfall of the Delyannis cab
met is taken for granted, though it
has not actually occurred M. Ralli,
who is likely to succeed Delyannis, wal
equally keen for war.
The only news of actual fighting in
progress comes from Velestino, which
commands the road to Volo. Possibly
this Indicates an intention of the Turks
to march southwark.
1t is said that Edhem Pasha has sent
white flag to- Volo, with the assurance
that the Turkish troops will inflict no
damage upon the city or citizens. There
seems little doubt, therefore, that he
intends to occupy Voo.
The Greek forces now extend in a "A
mile line from Pharaslos to Velestino.
Pharaslos commands the Turka pass
and the road leading to Athens by
way Of Larissa.
The extraordinary session of the
Greek legislative assembly which con-
Vened last evening, and adjourned be-
cause a quorum was not present, was
awaited with the greatest anxiety. A
dense crowd gathered in the vicinity
or the chamber to get the first news
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29

Ing Into another tree. They were finally
rescued on a rope sent to them by
means Of shotgun and cord.
Two mea rescued small stern
wheel pleasure boat and started to the
rescue of half dozen men and women
lodged in tree. The persons were res
cued amid the cheers Of the spectators.
The cable holding the craft finally
broke and it was carried down stream,
but landed safely.
Adjutant General Jameson, of the
territorial militia, narrowly escaped
with his family He was forced to wide
and lead his horse. with his family in
the buggy.
John Metz, aged 55. was capsized
while trying to save a woman who
sank before he reached her. Metz him
self was barely rescued. George Owens,
Attorney league Ray and Dick Pear
son were thrown into the water while
rylng to save some people, and Owens
was drowned
Last night 40 or so people could be
seen clnging to trees and roofs of
buildings, but could not be reached
The strength of many failed them be-
fore morning. The fate of many others,
who are known to have been carried
down stream, may not be known for
several days.
1t is impossible to get any definite
news from the hundreds of rescued
people on the bluffs west of the city
Those who escaped are rushing fran
tically about in search of missing ones
The river is now going down rapidly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-04-29
Trustees OF the Poor.

A Committee of three were appointed
by the chair consisting Of Mr55rs. Murphy,
Dickey and Keller to confer with the man
ayers Of the Associated Charities IN rGla'
tion to the distribution Of outside relief in
tho city The House Committee reported
that they had made IA tour OF the building
and found everything i'll excellent order
Fewer bidders We're on hand yesterday
than for months although every article
furnished for supplies Was bid for by
more than one bidder cXccptin. drugs,
which was awarded to j. harvey Spru'
ance
Chairman Salmons announced the fol-
lowing, committees for the ensuing quar-
ter:
Conmi,to on AcCountS-G. NJ. d. Hart,
II, r. Armstrong, NJ. ID Murphy, Harvey
Walker, Lewis Il. Dickey.
Financial Secretary B. Toman,
Il. IT, Wedin, A. Crockett
SupeHntendcnt's Accounts-T. T. Arm
strong, j. p. Chandler A. w. Webster.
Finance-T Y. Weldin, J. B. Toman.
DE-. Frank Bclgillc.
Hospital-Dr. Beiville, Mcssrs. Walker
and Murphy.
Farm-Mossrs. Walker, Murphy and
Crockett
Buildings and Grounds-Conrad Keller,
MesSrs. Murphy and Chandler
Wilmington Office McsSrs. Dickey,
Keller and Murphy.