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The Iola register., 1900-11-02
Sunday School Convention

22nd under cloudy sky and with
meager attendance especially from the
remote parts of the county. State
Secretary Engles arrived during the
afternoon and at the evening session,
the subject of "How to Get the most
outofa convention" was ably discussed
by Rev. Mitchell and the attractive
music went so far as to dispell any re-
grets of those who had overcome diff
ticulties to attend. Rev Mitchell's
suggestions were, lst. 1t is an in
spiration to be there. 2nd Sitlup on
front seat, you then help the speak
er. Bird Attend every session. 4th Be
prompt. 9TH Give close attention. 9th
Ask questions. TIN Take notes. sth
Apply the songs and discussions to
your environment. Rev. Mehl of the
M. r. church led the devotions of the
afternoon session.
Monday afternoon Secretary Eng
les greeting and report of the county
officers, President had aided in two
township rallies recently. Townships
and schools had been notified and part
had responded and others were indif-
ferent. The schools and townships
that kept up their organizations were
easily reached for the statistics and
c contributions necessary for state and
county expenses.
The great value of teachers confer
ences was dwelt upon and the difficult
ties that were met in keeping them
alive were considered. State Secre-
tary Engles's suggestions were brief.
at is necessity as a school Il at the
teachers confer and unity the teach
ing OF essential truths. some others
may need the help more than I, the
superintendent, teachers. Pastor, the
supply teacher, the prospective teach
er and those who are unable to be
present at the regular session Of the
sunday school by otherrcasou, than
health. one teacher should have
charge OF this clas,aud it should meet
as ar as possible at cue place. If
held ON same evening az prayer meet
| ing hayea separate timetor each, sup-
|Tly equipments for It"
This subject was taken up by The
/ delegates and should be Carried into
effective use by all our schools.
The evening session was wen at
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
METHODIST BISHOP.
Possible That Chancellor Mcdowell May
BE Chosen.


Chicago, May S.-As the time ap-
proaches for the settling of the Gues-
tion of how many bishops are to be
elected by the Methodist general con-
ference, the sentiment is growing
among the delegates that none of the
present occupants of the high office
should be retired and placed on the
superannuated list. 1t seems probable
that because of the advanced age of
severel members of the episcopacy,
the committee on episcOpacy will rec
ommend the election of five additional
bishops. Three will be for work in this
country and two to supervise the mis-
sionary work in Asia.
This is the program in favor with a
majority of the members of the COM
mittee on episcopacy. The committee
to-day began active work ON the Ques-
ton referred to it by the conference.
There are twenty or more avowed
candidates for the high office Of bishop,
Notwithstanding the fact that it is not
likely that more than five more addi-
tions to the present board of episcopacy
will be made Among those most
prominently mentioned for bishop are:
DR.. J. w. Hamilton of New York, DR.
]. f. Berry of Chicago, DR.. Henry
Spellmeyer of Newark DIR. L. b. Neely
of Philadelphia. DIR. William +. Nc
Dowell of Colorado and Dr. w. G.
Kelly of New York. 1t is probable that
much objection to the election of a
colored bishop will appear when the
matter is taken up by the conference.
The southern delegates, 1t is said,
will vote solidly in favor of the inno-
walton, but hundreds of representatives
of the northern conference, it is said,
will oppose it. The great number Of
white candidates for bishop, it is be-
lieved, will operate against the chances
of DIR. j. Il. Bowen of Washington, the
leading colored aspirant, and several
prominent delegates declare that the
election of DR.. Bowen by the present
conference is by no means certain.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Rumors of AgulnaldO Again.

Manila. May S.-TeIegrams received
here from General Young report that
Aguinaldo has rejoined the rebel gen
eral. TinO, in the north and that they
have reassembled Il considerable force
in the mountains. General Young de-
sires to strike them before the rains
and asks for reinforcements. The ten
or of the dispatches indicates that Gen
eral Young is confident Aguinaldo is
with Tino and it is presumed they are
preparing to fight.
A detachment of the Forty-seventh
regiment met and routed Il band of the
enemy between Legaspi and RiagO,
province of Albay. April 13.
Two Americans We're killed and five
wounded, including two officers. The
Filipinos lost heavily. The conditions
around Legaspi and SorsOnO are re-
ported as considerably disturbed.
Two rebel attacks on the American
garrison in the Visayan islands recent
ly have resulted in the killing of $50
Of the enemy. and the wounding of
two Americans.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

The horrors of war in South Africa
have been softened by many acts of
magnanimity on both sides. and fierce
foes in combat have forgotten animos-
ity when moved by the appeal of hu-
man needs. Before the relief OF Lady
smith message went from the camp
of the Beers to that of the British
requesting, for the relief of men In
hospitals, a certain Kind OF medicine,
which the Beers medical department
lacked. The request was instantly
granted. The Beers confidence in the
humanity Sf their foes was as touching
as it was creditable to the British who
inspired 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Arrangements are in progress for
the assembly at the City of Mexico
next year of general congress OF all
the independent governments on the
American continent. The gathering
will be similar to the "Pan-American
conference which met at Washington
In 1889. One result OF that conference
was the formation OF an International
Union of American Republics, with a
'bureau" of general information. The
bureau. which includes in its member
ship all of the republics, is taking up
the preliminary work of the proposed
congress. The replies which Secretary
Hay has received to his letter suggest
ing the new conference indicate that
all the American republics will be rep
resented. The conference will have no
political aims. II will consider ques-
tions OF trade, facilities for Transports
tion by rail and sea, banking systems
and customs methods. and perhaps 1t
will discuss the feasibility of a per-
manent tribunal of arbitration to set
tie disputes among the republics with
out recourse to war.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

The state of Massachusetts, has a
holiday which, although it is but seven
years old. has attained great popular
success. 1t is called Patriots day, and
is celebrated on April 18th, in COM
memoration of the battles of Concord
and Lexington. In Massachusetts, this
holiday has special reason for its ex-
astence, aside from the fact that Con-
cord and Lexington are within the
limits OF the state. 1t takes the place
of the old Fast day, which fell by
custom on the first Thursday in April.
The transformation of Fast day into
day for baseball. fishing and merry
making was perversion of what was
intended to be "a day of humiliation,
fasting and prayer" The people were
not willing to give up the vernal holi-
day, and the celebration of the ami
versary OF Concord fight gave an op-
portunity for retaining It, A bill has
been introduced in Congress to make
April 18th national holiday.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

That the much Wanted common
sense of the American people has an
other side is forcibly illustrated by
recent sales OF good luck box. This
precious humbug is little wooden
ease containing worthless three
starred ring. worth in all about Ave
cents. But within the past three
months many thousands OF persons
have paid nnety-nine cents apiece for
1t, expecting II to bring good luck. In
this and similar instances the notice
might appropriately read: "Rldicu-
lous! We are giving ourselves away
for nothiRG!"
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
PoPuLlsrs' PLANS.
4 Separate Candidate for Vice President
win Not He Nominated.

Separate Candidate for Vice President
win Not He Nominated.
Denver, May 8-A special to the
Rocky Mountain News from Omaha
says:
The Sioux Falls convention will make
no vice presidential nomination. That
much was decided by the leaders at
conference here to-day. Mr.. Bryan was
not present. The decision was reached
with unanimity. 1t Is asserted with
great positiveness that the leaders Of
the Populist national convention will
be willing to defer in measure to the
will of the Kansas City convention in
respect to second place on the ticket.
The details have been worked out.
1t was agreed that the matter of Sc
lecting Il man for second place should
be left to a conference committee whose
duty 1t shall be to attend the Kansas
City convention and there confer with
Il like committee upon the selection of
n candidate agreeable to both. The
Sioux Falls committee will not expect
to name the man, but it will be en-
powered to reject any candidate who
would be repugnant to Populsts. Sen
ators Allen and Butler will be part
of the committee. Everybody here to-
day seemed pleased to say the veXa-
tious question had been settled wisely.
1t is the opinion of the leaders here
to-day that no opposition will be raised
to the nomination of Mr.. Bryan at
Sioux Falls, and there is no issue over
the platform, so the work Of the con-
vention can be rushed through speed
ily
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Cossacks and Chinese Flight.

London. May S.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times says:
Reports have reached here of seri-
Gus friction between the Russians and
the Chinese in Manchuria. on the Rus
sian railway construction route. In
one case a detachment of thirty five
Chinese soldiers shot the Russian cap.
tain and ten Cossacks who We're doing
police duty.
THE Cossacks attacked and pursued
the Chinese, cutting them down.
1.-The Russian government sent n
complaint to Pckin. demanding the
punishment of the Chinese officials OF
the district. China complied. There
have been several murders and mutila-
lions of Russian engineers by Chinese
brignnds"
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Inter Ocean Wins Suit.

Chicago, May 7.-.Iudge Dunno of the
Circuit Court to-day entered the final
decree in the suit of the lntcr-Ocean
Publishing Company against the Asso-
ciated Press. The court grants to the
complainant the restoration OF the SER
vice OF the Associated Press and re-
moves the ban of suspension under the
bylaw Of the Associated Press which
prohibited subscribers from receiving
news or from furnishing news to any
person or corporation declared antag-
onistlc to the Associated Press.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Thrift can almost live on what ex-
travagance throws away. The dust
from blast furnaces is apparently
worthless material, but in France sue
cessful experiments have been made
with it for fertilizing purposes. The
land responded satisfactorily. The dust
contains ingredients which the earth
finds to be stimulating. After all. there
is little on this world of ours that is
without value.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Embe.xled Cuban po.,nl Fupa,.

Washington, May S.-Charles f.
Neely, who has been arrested charged
with embezzling Cuban postal funds,
was appointed from Indiana as chief
of the finance division In Cuba. He
has held no other position under the
government. Postmaster General
Smith said to-day that the department
had begun an investigation in regard to
Neely some time ago, but that the first
definite information upon which the
authorities could act came Saturday.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Nearly Three Hundred orphnn..

Salt Lake. Utah. May S.-W. q.
Sharp. superintendent of the Pleasant
Valley Coal Company. has made re-
port to the treasurer of the company In
regard to the mine disaster at Scofield,
In which he says:
Total killed. 100: bodies recovered to
date, l05: injured. seven. or those IN
the mine lo3 escaped alive and unin.
jured. There are 100 widows and 2TO
orphans
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Gomper. D.ne. the Courts.

New York. May S.-Samuel Gompers,
president Of the Federation of Labor,
to-day advised the striking cigarmak
ers to Disregard the injunction issued
by Judge Freedman, which prohibits
them from picieting or attempting In
any other way to deter others from TAX
ing their places and enJolns sympathiz-
crs from giving financial aid for the
purpose of continuing the strike.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
prob.b,. us,vx ao,d E,,or,.

New York. May SIT was estimated
by foreign exchange experts to-day
that gold exports during the week
were likely to be between 3.OOO.OOO
and S5.0OO,OOO. In other quarters these
are regarded as extravagant figures.
In all probability. however, one or
more shipments of gold will be made TO
London,
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Discussions of the war and the
twentieth century, reads a notice on
the wall of a hotel in Glasgow, Scot
land, will not be allowed until the
close of both" So far as this gener-
alton is concerned that seems to be a
prohibition until the day after never"
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10
Iioers Stiii Retiring

London, May S.-rhe Beers are ev-
erywhcre retiring before the British
except on the Natal frontier and M
Mnfclilng, to the inner circle OF their
lcfenses. They appear determined not
to fight until the kroonstnd hills nre
reached.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Hope is flatterer, but the most up
right CT all parasites, for she frequents
the poor mans hut, as well as the pal
ace of his superiors.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

The Transvaal government has 25,-
100000 of bullion in Pretoria, and is
said to be coming $4,000 sovereigns per
month
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Uncle Sans latest fashion for dress
ing 16-inch guns is lose fitting steel
jacket with pressure of five tons to
the square inch.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

Sum men are proud ov the fact that
thay never dun anything too be proud
ov, vile otherze are proud ov doom
things that any descent man wud be
ashamed ov.-Grit
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

A crate many men never pay wot
thay owe too tharself, let alone the
det thay owe too otherze.-Grit.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

thinker if she thinks before she
speaks.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

The source of many large river is
but small spring.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

It's foolish to worry about the
things you can help or the things you
can't.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

One mans faults may be another
mans virtues.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

It's an easy matter to take cheer
full view of the troubles of other peo-
pie.
Gilpin observer., 1900-05-10

VI iHt HAS just TttuTueu lIoIli
a trip to New York and Boston. where
he completed the financial arrange
ments for the extension. His trip was
even more successful than he expected.
Not only Is the system TO he extended.
but the present lines are to he rein
forced In those parts of the state In
which the business has grown too
heavy for the old equipment Two ex
tensions of the service will he made.
One from Greeley to the towns Of
Sterling. Fort Morgan. Brush and pos.
sibly Akron. bringing all the large
towns OF the northeastern part OF til"
state into the long distance system. The
other line will he from Glonwooh
4 Springs, by way of Grand junction ana
Montrose. to Ouray. From the latter
point wires will he run to Silverton and
Delta, tapping nn immense mining dis
trict. This" said Mr.. Field. will
bring into our system almost every
| town of any size In the state. Tclc.
| phonic communication can then be-
| had from the far northeast to the
/ northwest, The gentlemen connected
| with the company were very quick to
see the needs of the extension and IN
order II don" at once. Work VIII bn
commenced as soon NJ we can get o'ii
men out with the supplies. In addition
10 the new lines additional copper CIR
cults will he placed over some OF me
long used lines. Six additional circuits
| will be put IN between Denver ANA
Colorado Springs, making the total
| twenty-five. Seven will be added to the
service between Colorado Springs ana
| Cripple Creek. making the total over
that route thlriy-one. Two wires VIII
bC added between Colorado Springs
UNI Pueblo.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-25
PETERSBURG.
ELECTION DAY = REORGANIZA-
TON OF BASEBALL TEAM.
Especial to Virginian-


Petersburg, Va, May 24.-The cleo
ton here to-day was for municipal of
hcers. and for or against a Constitu-
t;onal Convention. The candidates
elected were the following: For Mayor.
John NJ. Peasants; Collector of City
Taxes, William II. Camp: City Guager.
or Hastings Court, Robert Gillian;
Attorney for the Commonwealth. II. II.
Mann, Jr: City Sergeant. John s.
Evans; CITY Treasurer. c. S. Slaughter;
High Constable. John \. Mallory. Mem
bers of the City Council We're also elect
ed from the different wards. Rain has
been falling here nearly all day. and q
rather light vote was polled.
A representative of the Virginia Base
pail League and Mr.. George Kelly. OF
Petersburg, met this morning at the of
flee of the Southside Railway and De-
ve!opment Company, in this city. TO
discuss the baseball question. 1t was
finally decided that the members of the
Petersburg team should work on what
is called the commonwealth system
that is. that one-half of the gate re-
ccipts are 10 be divided among the
members of the team and ne-half
turned over 10 the visiting team. When
the team plays away from Petersburg
they will always receive their full guar
,antee. Petersburg has already signed
Il pitcher from the Norfolk team. and
Second Baseman Adams will probably
be released tomorrow. II is not known
who will fill his place. Richmond plays
here Monday and Tuesday of next week
and Portsmouth on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday.
The heaviest rain for two or three
months fell throughout this section last
night and to-day. The rain practically
breaks UP the drought. which has
thrown the farmers so much backward
with their work. and will give new
impetus to the growth of the crops and
all kinds of vegetation.
The negro stephen Baptist, who bru-
tally murdered Mr.. Peter Jones in
Meclllenburg county and who has been
on trial for the crime in the County
Court of Mecklenburg for the past two
or three days, was brought here this
afternoon by Deputy Sheriff w. Il.
Veales and detachment from the
Walker Light Guards of Richmond.
First Sergeant w. b. Johnson in COM
mand. and committed to Jail. a verdict
in the case was announced shortly after
10 o'clock this morning. The accused
was found guilty of murder in the first
degree and Judge w. +. Holmes sem
fenced him to be hanged in the county
Jail yard on the 10th OF July next The
accused was ably defended by Mr..
Harry Smith. of Union Level, Mecklen
burg county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-25

This Is the question now usliating tho
minds OF the leading politicians OF our
country, and while several prominent
men have been suggested fer the oificc
the final selection viii undoubtedly be the
man who VIII serve the party interests
TO hest advantage This is also true of
medicine. When your stomach becomes
weak or deranged and you suffer Prom
dyspepsia. indigestion constipation and
fiatulency or when in need of n medicinr
TO build M your broken down system or
restore your appetite. You will make M
mistake If YOU try that sovereign remedy
liostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is backSi
up by fifty years of cures of such all
ments. and Is prescribed and recommend
ed by many prominent physicians IL is
also an excellent medicine for malaria
FEVER and ague and can ne had Of anv
DRUGGIST BE sure to give 1t a trial. ana
you Will be convinced. on"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-25
the QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
WAS CELEBRATED YESTERDAY
THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE WITH
GREAT ERILLIANCY.

London. May 2i-1O.15 y. m.-Under the
stimulus of the relief of Mafeking and
Lord Roberts rapid aud successful pro-
gross, the Queens Birthday has been
celebrated throughout the Empire with
unique and almost unprecedented re-
joicings. The twO-fold nature of the cell
ebrat gave the occasion unusual brill
liancy. The recent demonstrations only
whetted the public appetite for displays
of patriotic feelings. and consequently.
today was chosen for all kinds of func-
lions In connection with the war and
its funds. In London and in tho provn-
cial towns there was Il tricolor eruption.
Every private house was decorated with
miniature Union Jacks. and Il picturesque
carnival procession mile long, of cars
mathematical professions and reviews in
the garrison towns, etc, were witnessed
throughout the country. The school chill
drcn had holiday, and at most places
there was a practical suspension of bust
ness.
The West End of London tonight IS
brilliantly illuminated and thousands are
crowding the streets. wearing patriotic
favorS.
In the House of Commons today the
Government leader, A. ]. Balfour, am
nounced that Lord Salisbury would CON
slider a proposal to appoint n national
thanksgiving day. with Il suitable form of
PRAYER, in acknowledgment OF Gods
NouchSafinS victory To the British arms
Washington. May 2i-Secretary Hay
mas sent cable message TO Ambassador
Choatc at London. asking him to Con
vey through the Appropriate channels the
congratulations and best wishes of the
President to her Majesty, the Queen. ON
the occasion of her birthday Tho
-sttvcrr replied In message OF thanks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-25
BOERS RETREAT BEFORE
FRENCH.

London, May "a. 2:O5 p. m-General
French has reached Prospect Station.
about five miles north OF Rhenoster
river. The Beers are retreating on the
Naal
y dispatch from Rhenoster, dated
Wednesday,, May 90. 7:i5 p. M. says:
The general opinion is that we will ar
rive nj Pretoria as fast as we can
march. though the Beers announced to
all the country that they intended to
fight TO the death.
General Ian Hamilton is co-operat-
ing in the advance on the right. Thus
Lord Roberts. who presumably is n few
miles behind General French. will reach
the Vaai before the end OF the week"
Natives report thnt the Beers have
buried two guns in the Rhenostcr river.
BUTLER ENTERS THE TRANS
VAAL.
In Natal General Buffers forces have
crossed into the Transvaal near Ingogo.
but are still held at bay a Laings Mex,
where the Beers are entrenching them
selves. With the exception Of this pass.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-25
wholesale crocers, Meetlnn.
(By Telegraph to virginian-pilot.,


Charleston. S. c.. May 2i.-The ninth
annual convention of the Southern
Wholesale Grocers' Association opened
here to-day. Every Southern State was
represented. The most important mat
Ter at Io-day's session was the election
OK President. and after a spirited de-
bate. lasting for more than an hour y
committee composed of members from
every large trade centre was appointed
to nominate q president.
At the afternoon session this commit
tee reported unanimously in favor of
the election of j. 4. Van Hose. of Biz
mingham, Ala The rules were sus-
pended and MIR. Van Hose was elected
by reclamation. E. G.. Leigh. Jr., pres
ldent. and D. Il: Hooker. secretary, both
of Richmond, declined recollection.
Retiring President Leigh made an OK
tended report. dealing with various i'm
pcrtant matters which required ccnsid-
Grafton.
The work of the convention win be
finished tomorrow