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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
BATTLE ON THE STREET CAR LINE.
Conductor Shot in the Head. Two Imported
Street Car Men Shot
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Louis Mo, May 1S.-Rioting broke
out afresh today in various parts of
the city and several casualties OF
severe nature resulted.
At noon a crowd of 400 or more men,
women and boys congregated along Lac
Iede Avenue between Grand and Theresa
Avenues and piled distractions on the
street car tracks. AS the cars came to
standstil, roting began, persons in the
crowd throwing rocks and some shots
we're fired One of the bullets struck j.
R. Richardson. conductor. in the head.
A special officer on one of the cars
was dragged off and badly beaten, his
club and revolver taken from him, and
several other motormen and conductors
were assaulted. While the turmoil was
at its height detail Of police came dash
ing up and charged into the crowd. They
struck right and left, but they had no
clew as to who was responsible for th-
shooting Richardson is probably fatally
wounded.
On the Belle Fontaine lines obstruc-
tions were numerous and when the men
left the cars to remove the barriers they
were made the targets for rocks. broken
bricks and pieces of iron
The employees on the Easton Avenue
cars had another rough day of it. Their
cars were pelted at street corners near
the Western terminus and also along
Franklin Avenue and Morgan street. in
one place the strike sympathizers block
AIDED the track with a dead horse. Nc
sooner did the street car employees re-
move the carcass than a hundred willing
hands grabbed it and dragged it back to
the track. Traffic was obstructed until
the police arrived and made the crowd
dispense. Distractions were numerous
along the California Avenue and lower
Grove lines and the cars passed through
several showers Of stones and bricks.
Traffic was frequently impeded by piles
of rocks, lumber, etc, along the Market
street and Cheteau Avenue lines, and
every now and then a stray rock was
hurled at the passing cars.
Two imported employees of the st. Louis
Transit Company We're shot today while
in charge of street cars. In neither case
is the assailant known.
Guy Fickes of Decatur, Ills, was shot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
spELLMEYER AND BERRY FAR AHEAD
In the Voting For Two Additional Methodist
Bishops.
(Bv the Associated Press.

Chicago. May 1S.-The Methodist Eps-
copal General Conference took three more
ballots today for two additional bishops
but without result DR.. Henry Spellmey
err of Newark \. j.. and J. f. Berry, of
Chicago, Editor of the Epworth Herald,
are now however, far ahead in the yot
ing.
Dr. w. V. Kelly and j. w. E. Bowen,
the latter the cClored candidate with
drew their names today.
The conference today voted TO send
more missionary bishops to Southern
Asia, with the recommendation that when
two or more missionary bishops are as
signed to given territory they snail be
CO. ordinate in authority.
A much disputed question, the re-
moval of the limit OF pastOrates, also
came up for discussion. debate neiAg IN
finished when the conference adjourned.
The Methodist church will not if the
report of the committee is accepted alter
its position toward playing cards dancing
and certain other amusements. BY vote
of 40 to % the committee on the state of
the church today decided to recommend
that the section prohibiting auuscments
be taken out and that new section be
inserted in the chapter on advices
as follows:
"Our church has from the beginning
of its history insisted that dancing,
playing at games of chance, attending
theatres. horse races. circuses, dancing
parties or patronizing dancing schools and
other amusements which cannot be used
in the name of the Lord Jesus, are peril
Gus to the spiritual life and influence
of the members of our church and ener-
waiting to the spiritual power Of the
church in the great work of saving souls.
The tendency in social circles toward
dangerous amusements was never stron-
ger than it is at the present time and
therefore we deem it wise to re-affirm
our historic attitude upon this sub
ject'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
CLOSING DAY AT CATAWBA COLLEGE.
Address by Rev. Geo. B. Russell. Degrees Con-
ferred and Medals Awarded.
Especial to News and Observer

(SpeCldl 10 NEWS anu OUoSlNSl'J
Newton. n. c. May 1S.-Rev. Geo. B.
Russell d. D., LII. D., of Zullinger, Pa,
delivered the annual address at the col
lege chapel tonight. The subject of DR..
RusseIs address was, Freedom in the
Law Vi Human Progress. 1t has been
pronounced by many to have been the
deepest and most logical address that
has been delivered here for many years.
The Glass of 1900" is the largest class
that has ever graduated at Catawba Col
lege. 1t was impossible to seat the inn
mense crowd that had assembled to hear
their final orations and essays. The sub
jects of the orations and the degrees
conferred are as follows, viz:
Salutatory: The Power of the Imagl-
nation" w II. Causey a. B.. Thomas
vile, n. C.
Grafton: National Greatness" by G..
Fred Hinkle. b. L., Arnold, n. c.
Essay The Castle of Life" by Miss
Lucie f. Fry. b. L.. Newton, n. c.
Grafton: The Tyranny of the Dead"
by Robt. T. Cecil, A. B., Thomasville,
n. c.
Oraticn: THE Dawn of the Twentieth
Century" by Jas. C. Havnaer, B. L., Jug
town. \. C.
Grafton: THE Man Behind the Plow."
by Paul P. Brown, B. L.. Newton, n. c.
Essay: "Memory's Message" by Miss
Mildred Rowe, B. L., Newton. n. c.
Valedictory: Beyond the Raging
Sea-" by H. S. T. Peeler, A. B., China
Grove. n. c.
Speakers and readers acquitted them
selves splendidly. At the close of tie
touching valedictCry, the solemn and inn
rressive God be With You Till we Meet
Again was played by the band and the
work of the Glass of 1900" at Catawha
College was over.
The following medals and prizes were
then presented by Rev. j. l.. Murphy OF
Hickory n. c.. viz:
Athenean Society Improvement medal
to II. E. Rowe, of Newton, n. c.
Philomathean Society Improvement
medal to j. S Rudisll. of Iron Station, n.
c.. with special mention of j. w. War
lick. Of Peepsvile. n. C.
Penmanshp medal. general class, to
John Q. Setter, of Newton. n. C. In the
special class. to Milton Whitener.
DISCLAIMERS medal to j. D. Higgins. of
Boesard, S, c.
800 in gold for highest grades in Acad-
emic department to ID. e. Caldwell
j. c. Coulter Debaters' medal Athenean
Society, to A. S. Peeler. of Faith, n. c.
Ernest Glenn Memorial medal. Philo-
mathoan Society Debaters', to j. d. Hug
gins, of Bossard, S. c.
At S o'clock last night the annual
concert was given. The programme was
most excellent and its performance was
splendid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19

rian General Assembly was spent in con-
sidering the report of the special COM
mittee on Sabbath observance. During
the discussion high praise was accorded
to President Mckinley and Secretary Hay
for the instructions sent to Commissioner
Peck of the Paris Exposition and to Am
bassador Porter at Paris. touching the
closing of the United States pavilion and
offices of the exposition on the Sabbath.
The report strongly urges that Preshyte-
rians throughout the land should abstain
from numerous forms of Sunday desecra-
lions now being more or less INDUCED in
and make the request that railroad COM
panies reduce Sunday transportation to
a minimum and that Congress and State
Legislatures shall appropriate no more
money for exhibitions without the proviso
that such exhibits shall be closed on Sun
day. Sunday reading and advertising were
denounced.
A separate resolution was adopted by a
large vote requesting proprietors of St.
Louis newspapers not to print the pro-
ceedings of the Assembly in their Sunday
editions
The special committee on the Twentieth
Century Celebration recommended a
Twentieth Century Fund for endow-
ing Presbyterian collegiate and theology
cal institutions, enlarging missionary en-
terprises. erection of church buildings,
payments of debts on churches and educa-
tional institutions. etc.
The work to be supervised by Central
Committee at Philadelphia.
THE CUMBERLAND ASSEMBLY.
Chattanooga Tenn, May 18.-The Cum
berland Presbyterian Assembly decided
today that all matters in connection with
the million dollar endowment fund should
be referred to a standing committee. The
Educational Committee and Stated Clerk
of the Assembly made their reports which
were referred to committees. The Treas
urers report shows receipts of 1884 and
balance on hand Of 81 $50. The follow
ing overtures were referred.
To eliminate from the million dollar en-
dowment plan the direction that $4,000
be raised to endow post graduate school
in utilization with the University of Chi
cage.
A prayer from Little River Presbytery
for the removal of DR.. r. V. Foster from
the Chair of Systematic Theology on &C
COUNT VI dlieSeu ulolai Hiohy III Hio C0oeh-
ngs: prayer from the San Antonio Pres
bytery opposing such action.
The afternoon session was devoted to
receiving papers, hearing reports. The
report of the Board of Missions showed
total receipts from all sources footed up
$97 ,726.
The reports on Systematic benefi-
cences'' and Sunday Schools especially
the latter showed wonderful increase.
Two new committees were created en- ed
ucation and Centennial endowment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
HIS LETTER TO Mr.. CLARK
Declares Spriggs' Appointment Tainted
With Collision and Fraud.
SMITH SENDS A PROTEST TO CHANDLER
Reasons For His Action Given Committee on
Privileges and Elections Wish to Press
to Vote Resolution DecI ring Clark
Not Legally EIeced.
(By the Associated Press.)


Butte, Mont, May 1S.-Governor Smith
today sent dispatches from here to Sena-
tor w. A. Clark, Senator Chandler, Presi-
dent Frye of the Senate, saying he had
dsregarded and revoked Lieutenant Gov
ernor Sprjggs' appointment of Clark 20
succeed to the Senatorial vacancy and
saying he had named Martin Ma;iEnis, of
Helena. to fill the vacancy. The Governor
gives as his reasons his opinion that the
appointment of Mr.. Clark by the Lieuten-
ant Governor was tainted by collision
and fraud To Mr.. Clark the Governor
said:
Il have this day dsregarded and re-
voked your appointment of United States
Senator made by Governor Spriggs on
the 18th instant, as being tainted with
collision and fraud and have this day ap-
pointed Hon. Martin Maginnis United
States Senator to fill the vacancy caused
by your resignation
Those to Frye and Ch y der are of the
same tenor, notifying them of his ac-
ton. The Governor sent formal protest
to Chandler detailing MS reasons. Pc
has also issued an open letta: tt the pee
pie of the State denying that lie had any
knowledge of the contemplated step when
he left Montana for California.
THE DISPATCH TO CHANDLER
Washington. May 1S-The Senate Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections today
adopted a resolution directing chairman
Chandler to press Ito vote" the Clark
resolution as originally reported, which
declared Mr.. Clark mot duly and legally
elected"
The following dispatch % Senator Clan
dler was read:
Il desire to present in as forcible man
ner as possible my protest against the
course pursued by Hon. ". A. Clark in
attempting to defeat the acri IN of the
Senate of the United States upon the res
olution presented by the Committee on
Privileges and Elections affecting his I'll
tie to seat and to protest against the
methods pursued by him in securing an
appointment at the hands of the Lieu
tenant Governor during my absence from
the State under circumstances and con-
ditions which to my mind Indicate ooiln-
sion and fraud. His conduct in attempt
ing a resignation and procuring reap
pointment under the conditions as he
did. if the matter was before court Of
justice would have been considered con-
tempt of court on his part. therefore
trust that the committee and
the Senate will proceed to q proper aad
complete consideration of the question. 50
that the rights, not only Of Mr.. Clark,
but of the State of Montana, in the
premises, may be determined, and that
upon the presentation of his credentials
of appointment by the Lieutenant Gov
ernor the same be transferred TO the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections for IN
vestigation and that l be permitted u
make a more complete and detailed state
ment of facts concerning the resigna-
ton and appointment of Mr.. Clark.
Consideration on the floor has been
postponed until Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19

The Adjutant General of South Caro-
lima has notified the Navy Department
that the South Carolina naval militia viii
be obliged to withdraw from its arrange
ment for practice cruise on the Prairie.
This makes the fifth State withdrawal.
The Georgia men are about to embark
upon her. The North Carolina organize
tion will go next. probably in the week
originally allotted South Carolina. The
Virginians are scheduled to go out from
Norfolk on the Prairie on June 18th 10
goth inclusive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
FROM FEDERAL CEMETERY TO RALEIGH
Atwater Introduces Bill Appropriating 500
600 For Matchmaking the Road.
,nocial 10 The News and Observer

Especial to The News and Observer
Washington. d. c., May 1S.-Represen-
.ative AtwGter. today introduced bill to
appropriate $4,000 for a macadamized
road from the Federal cemetery to Raj
eigh.
Representative Thomas today Sc
cured a favorable report from the Com
mittee of the Whole on his bill appro-
priating Sc 900 for the relief of st. Johns
lodge of Newbern, but as the point Of no
quorum was made when the bill was re-
ported to the House it went over with
number of other Southern war claims UNI
til next Friday. j. NJ Van Hoy was to-
day appointed postmaster at New Lon
don. Stanly county.
Former Representative Crawford who
underwent a serious surgical operation the
first of the week is rapidly recovering.
He expects to leave for home early next
week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
REPORT ORDERED IN FAVOR OF RHEA.
House Committee on Elections No. Decide
Against Walkers Claim.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, May 1S.-House Commit
tee on Elections No / today ordered a
report in favor of the sitting member
in the contested election case of James
H. Walker VS.. w F. Rhea in the Ninth
Virginia district The vote in favor of
the sitting Democrat stood to 2. Four
Republicans, Tayler. of Ohio; Mann. Of
Illinois; Hamilton, of Michigan, and Bur-
kett, of Nebraska, voted with the Demo-
Gratis.
Messrs. Linney (Rep., n. c., and Dav-
export tRep., Pa, will make a minority
report in favor of Walker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
London Speaks For the Amendment.
Especial to News and observer.)

Maxton n. c., May 1S-Major H. A.
London spoke here last night. His adj
dress was plain, practical and effective,
and although the large audience was
thoroughly in sympathy with the speak
er, still Major London made an indelible
impression upon them of the many and
lasting benefits to be derived from the
passage of the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
Agrees to Divide It's Vote.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, ~ c., May 1S-Goldsboro
township in convention assembled agrees
to divide its vote between Kitchin, Gill
liam, Woodland and PEBBLES. Frank DAN
iels in support of majority report which
embodied this idea made the speech of
his life. The several candidates were
well represented.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
A GENERAL STRIKE RECOMMENDED.
Heads of Labor Unions in st. Louis Would In
augurate it Today.
(By the Associated Press. J

st. Louis, Mo. May 1S--At a meeting
of 100 heads of labor unions. called last
night, it was resolved at 1880 tSat-
urady) morning to recommend to the con-
trolling central bodies that Il symparhe tic
strike be inaugurated today OF all the
labor unions in st. Louis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19

A proclamation purrorting TO be issued
by Aguinaldo is circulating in Manila. 1t
urges the Filipinos to welcome the COM
mission when il reaches the Philippines,
asking boldly for the form of govern
ment they desire. The Filipinos a"e
urged still to strive for liberty and he
commission warned against deception.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19

Two employees discharged from the
Proximity mill at Greensboro have sued
the company to recover 80 days wages.
alleging that the company could not dist
charge them without notice. The cases
we're thrown out of the court by the JUS
tice, but an appeal was taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-19
I G Z,

Price of ice and rate OF freight same
as last season. AS the rates by express
have been advanced, we publish them as
named to us as follows:
to % miles, 25c. per 100 pounds.
26 to 50 miles, soc per 100 pounds.
SO to so miles, Soc per 100 pounds.
81 to rs miles, 4Oc. per 100 pounds.
IS to 100 miles, soc. per pounds.
1O1 to 200 miles, coo. per 100 pounds.
The railroad companies will not ship
less than TONS unpacked. So all lots
under 10000 pounds have to be packed.
Send all orders for all size lots to
Jones & Powell.
Raleigh, n. G.
May 18th, 1900
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-05
Polls W SOnderland d Theater.

Pocket edition drama proves a popu- lar feature at Polls In the bill at that house this week is "The Musketeers" in thirtyminute version, extracted from the best of Dumas great story, and with the dashing Gascon, D'Artagnan, lighting, making love, helping the queen and doing lots of greta feats, as- sisted by the musketeers and opposed by Richelieu's intriguers Paul Gill more, handsome young actor who is first rate, is playing the role of DAT tagnan, and a company of fourteen is assisting him. Special attention is given to elaborate scenery and cos- tunes The regular vaudeville bill at tending this featur is hadd by MT. and Mrs. Mark Murphy in the Irish comedy, 'Tfe Seventh Son." and there are many other good acts, incluing Sansone and Delilah in balancing act Carrie Gra- ham as Sis Hopkins in monologue, Moreland, Thompson and Roberts in comedy song sketch, the Averys, the Checkers and the vitagraph. Prices Matinee, 10 and 20 cents; evening, 10, 20 and 30 cents; ladies at matinee, 10 cents
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-05
Local Weather Report.
 tOE APRIT, 1 l9J0.
Brief Mention.
High water to-day, 3:o2 a, m.

High water to-day 9:02 a, nl
 Bargains in shoes at Howarth Bros.
 George Schmalzer, the twelve-year-ol son of Brewer Schmalzer off Arlington, is very ill with typhoid fever and is attended by Dr. Henry F. Klenke.
 A crowd of several hundred people gathered on Church street, at the head of Court street, to watch the trial of the new Silsbee engine. The trial was very satisfactory.
 New Haven Rebekah lodge will ini- tiate five candidates at it's next meet ing on Tuesday April "A, and Columbia Rebekah lodge will celebrate it's anni- versary on Tuesday, April +.
 Mr. and Mrs Joseph Smith of Morris Cove are rejoicing over the arrival in \ their household last night of a baby daughter MT. Smith is the caretaker of the Pequot associations club house and has been there about three years.
 MT. Lotze, secretary of the local Y. M c. A., announced yesterday morning that another pledge of $5,000 had been secured, which now makes the amount to be over $40 900, one hundred and thir- ty thousand now being pledged.
 The two school rooms connected with the County Home on Shelton avenue which were closed about three weeks ago on account of a number of cases of scarlet fever are still closed and Superintendent Kendall said yesterday that he couldn't tell how soon the pu- pills will be allowed to return to their books.
 The National Wire corporation has mortgaged to the Federal Trust com pany, all of the plant and property which formerly belonged to the New Haven Wire Manufacturing company. The amount of the mortgage is $500,000. It was recorded in the New Haven town clerks office yesterday. The mort gage is given to secure bonds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-05
GranhOn rn ILOnGc.

| George H. Broadhurst's success,
 What Happened to Jones'" which will
 be the attraction at the Grand Opera | house Thursday, Friday and Saturday, | April 5, and z, matinee Saturday. is a purely farcial comedy, and depends entirely upon it's dialogue and situations
 for it's fun. The story treats of one Ebenezer Goodly, who is professor of anatomy. A suitor for the hand of one of MT. Goodly's daughters induces Eben- ezer to accompany him to a glove con test in the interest of science. The con- test is supposed to have taken place in a private club and the police raid the place. The professor and young man escape and are followed by Jones' whom they believe to be a policeman. They enter the house, and Jones follows after them, he relates how he had whipped the policeman, and then the complica- tions begin Jones is a man of the world who lives by his wits and who says in explaining his business that when he strikes slow town he sells player books, and lively town playing cards" As the police are around and
 in the house all the time the professor
 is compelled to shield Jones, and by the family he is mistaken for q reverend gentleman. The company includes George w. Larsen Walter Lennox ST. Barney McDonough, Harry Levian Gill bert Gardner. J. w. Cope, Robert Brewer, Vivian Townsend, Juliet Sag ers Dorothy Hammack, Emily Stowe, Josephine Shepperd and Ada Craven. Another treat for the patrons of the Grand; another high priced attraction at popular prices Seats are rapidly selling. Secure at once in advance. Reg ular prices.
 The King of the Opium Ring" will be seen at the Grand Opera house Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday. April 9, 10 and Il, with Wednesday matinee for a return engagement, the play having been such a great success when seen here earlier in the season. Seats now on sale. Regular prices
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-04-05
ENTERT4INlE ENTS
Hyperion Thcntcr.

l Chauncey Olcott, who is conceded to
 be one of the best ballad singers in America, comes to the Hyperion on Fri day night, April 6, when he will present his new play, "A Romance of Athlone." It is distinctly different type of Irish play than usually seen, and affords MT Olcott much opportunity to display his l fine abilities as an actor and singer l Every song is appropriate and intro
 duced from the action of the play. MT, l Olcott will be heard to exceptional ad- vantage in five new songs of his own ] composition. The same cast and scen- cry used during the successful run or the play in New York will be seen. Seats now on sale. Prices, $1, 75 and | 50 cents.
 That excellent comic opera comedian and really funny man, Jefferson De An gelis, aided and abetted by his eXten- sive company of sixty performers, Will present the amusing success, '"The Jol- I ly Musketeer," at the Hyperion on Sat urady night, April '. Many well known and excellent singers will participate in the merry making. Harry Macdonough | WILL appear III lllG SSCoiltt SoiiiSty Pe'h N' one almost as good as the stars; Hu- bert Wilke as the dashing captain of the Kings Musketeers, while beautiful Maud Williams is to be heard and seen in the prima donna role. Petite and pleasing Maud Hollins will disport her self in the soubrette role. The other and smaller parts are all in capable hands, the chorus is said to contain nothing but young and comedy faces, while the scen- cry and costumes are described as rich and effectively spectacular. Sale of seats now open. Prices, $150, $1 and 75 cents.
 Daniel Frohman will offer a strong at traction at the Hyperion on Monday night. April g. The play is new one, now seen here for the first time. It is called "A Colonial Girl" and was writ ten by Grace l.. Furniss and Abby Sage Richardson for production at the New York Lyceum, where it had a very suc- cessfu run. Howard Gould, who is recognized as one of the best actors in his line in the country will play the leading part of Godfrey Remsen. Seats on sale Friday. Prices, $1.50, $1 and 75 cents.