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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
THE Y. M. C. A. IN THE COLLEGES
The Importance of the Bible Study Emphasiz-
ed. Interesting Talks
(special to News and Observer.)

Greensboro, n. c.. April THE
Young Mems Christian Association
convention met yesterday morning
with President Herndon in the chair
Evangelist Fife opened with prayer.
A short fellowship meeting was held
under the management of Rev. \. T..
Graham. Short talks were the order
of the hour and many of the dele
gates availed themselves of the OPP
portunity. At 1915 Bible reading
was conducted by General Secretary
Huntington. of Charlotte. The Bible
conference at II O'Clock was conduct
ed by S. M. Bard. State Secretary Of
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Bard stated that
one half the college men in the State
were engaged in Bible study and that.
hardly college in the State was
without a Y. NJ. {. A. He declared
that the force that will save our
young men is not dash and courage.
but prayer and study of the Bible.
The big steam roller for Guilford
county. has arrived and will be put
to work on our roads at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
For Corporation Commissioner.

To the Editor: Allow me to suggest
the name of II. c. Brown for Corporation
Commissioner. He has been clerk to the
Commission ever since it was established,
and so efficient and accurate has he been.
and so thorough" we'll did he keep the
details of the business ready for action,
and SO admirably did he get up the an
nuaI reports, that the Commissioners.
whe Their Democrats. Republicans, or Pop
ullsts, have retained him. He is Dem
ocrat, capable. fair, decided in his con-
vctions and thoroughly skilled in all
cor poration matters. If there is a man
in the State pre-emnently qualified and
worthy of the position Mr.. Brown is the
man. His office has been a difficult and
laborious one. Now let the Democrats of
the State say Well done. faithful SER
want, step up into the higher position of
Commissioner.
A. H. MERRITT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
DESERVES 1T.
Remarkable Success of New Trearrnert
For Piles.

For many years it has been supposed
that the only absolutely sure cure for
piles was by surgical operation, but The
danger to life and the pain and expense
has been so great that many thousand
suffer for years rather than submit to tins
last resort; or they seek the en- 3orary
relief in the many remedies claimed &c re-
lieve piles and rectal troubles. salves.
ointments and similar simple remedies
which give only slight and very temporary
relief
A new preparation which IS painless
and harmless, but which affords imlne-
date relief and in many cases complete
cure in very short time, is sold ty drug
gists under the name Of TyEhad Pile
Cure
1t is in suppository form used a. n at
and it's regular use has cured thousands
Of obstinate, long standing cases, ami 1t
seems to be equally effective IN all the
various forms Of piles, whether itching
bleeding or protruding
The Pyramid Pile Cure allayS the mia
nation and intolerabe itching. redut es
the tumors, and its astringent rrn1er-
ties cause the enlarged blood essels to
contract to a normal, healthy condition.
A Baltimore gentleman relates ms eN'
perience with the Pyramid Pile Cure III
these words:
ct affords me unusual pleasure 20 add
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and the still further certainty that il
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Haldeman on Dewey's Candidacy.
(By the Associated Press.)

Louisville, Ky. April w B. Halde-
man. of the Courier Journal, who, in 1896
was one of the most prominent leaders
of the National Democratic movement,
and represented Kentucky on the Nation
al Committee, today said of the announce
ment of the candidacy of Admiral Dewey
for the Presidency:
In my opinion the Democratic candi-
dacy is an overnight affair, and l do not
believe at this late day the Admiral, con-
spicucus though his naval achievements
be, will be able to figure prominently in
the race for the Presidency. Mr.. Bryan is
as good as nominated by the Democrats.
The party is solidly for him, in my be-
lief and | look forward with pleasure to
supporting him this fall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
THE HOUSE HONORS HIM
Payne Objects to Resolution of SYM
pathy For the Beers.
THE KEYNOTE OF THE NEGRO PROBLEM
Mr.. Vest Declares Booker Washington Has
Struck it in Teaching the Negro How
tolabor. Education Of Indian
c hildren Discussed.
(By The Associated Press

Washington, April The House today
Richard Parks Bland, of Missouri, popu-
larly known as "Silver Dick" Bland, who
was a member of the House for twenty
six years. Splendid eulogies of the life
and career OF the great champion of silv-
er were offered by members on both sides
OF the political aisle. AT the conclusion
or the ceremonies the House, as further
mark of respect, adjourned.
A resolution was adopted calling upon
the Secretary of War for information as
TO whether Charles E. Magoon, the legal
adviser (of the Insular Bureau, had ever
rendered an opinion that by the treaty
with Spain the Constitution was extend
ed<over Porto Rico and the Philippines.
Mr.. Richardson (Tenn.), the Democrat
ic floor leader, asked unanimous consent
for the consideration of the following
resolution:
Resolved That this House views with
deep interest the heroic struggle of the
republics of South Africa to maintain
their independence and hereby tenders
them our most profound sympathy in
their unequal, but gallant struggle"
That resolution should go to the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs observed Mr..
Payne On. W, the floor leader of the
minority.
Did l understand the gentleman to OBJ
ject?" asked Mr.. Richardson.
Il did," replied Mr.. Payne.
At l o'clock public business was sus-
pended and the remainder of the day
was occupied in eulogies on the life.
character and public services of the. late
Representative Bland. Feeling tributes
were paid to the sturdy old champion of
silver. Mr.. Clark (Mo) said in part:
Mr.. Speaker, Richard Parks Bland
was unique figure in American politics.
adequately or intelligibly written without
assigning a high place and large space
10 this unpretentious Missouri farmer.
Wherever money circulates or civilization
abounds, his name is familiar to the ear
of men and is spoken reverently today by
millions who never looked upon his rug
ged face, and to whose language he was
an utter stranger. He belonged to that
very small group of American statesmen
who achieved imperishable renown with
out reaching the Presidency. You can
count them on the fingers of your two
hands without counting twice, but who
ever else may be excluded from that
goodly company by the memorable test Of
time, Bland will stand there immortal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
WiAd WiGss Eczema
Fire CouIn Not Have Been Moro
Painful.

After spending two years in tax
ing all kinds of medicines that were
suggested for eczema, but without
avail. my mother was induced to take
Hoods Sarsapari.la. The result was
wonderfully gratifying. Her limbs
had been terribly laccrated by the dis
ease, and there were times when fire
could not have been more painful.
She was, in fact. almost wild. Two
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparila CON-
pletely cured her. and not a trace of
eczema was left" T.. w. DECKER,
Gardiner. n. Y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

paid tribute to Booker T. Washington for
his great work among the colored people
of the South. He took off his hat, meta
phorcally, said he, to Mr.. Washington.
Professor Washington had struck the key
note of the great negro problem. he said,
by teaching the colored youth how to la
Dor. This he added, was the true secret
of the success of the Catholics in their
work among the Indians. They taught
them how to work
The vote was ayes, ii, noes p. no
quorum and the Senate adjourned at 400
D. m. with the amendment still pending.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
No Place For Northern Crooks.
(By the Associated Press. }

Savannah, Ga. April Tn the United
States court today Judge Emery Speer
sentenced Harry Belmont and Harry Nell
son. two postoffice robbers, to four years
in the penitentiary at Nashville. In pass
ing sentence the judge said that profess
SIGNAL crooks from the North make a
great mistake in believing they can come
South. ply their trade with impunity and
escape punishment.
The people of the South are easy TO
get along with when dealt with honest
w." said the court, but they are quick
TO run down anyone who robs them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
The Baltimore Conference.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, April THE fourth day s
session OF the Baltimore Annual Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, was devoted principally to the re-
ception into full connection of three dea-
cons, whose characters were passed
Thursday. The young men who took the
church vows were Howard A. Murrill
Daniel w. Griffin and Seymour Grady.
The delegates to the conference were re-
eeived at the White House this afternoon
by President Mckinley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Mr.. Bryan at San Francisco.
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco; Cal, April 7.-Colonel
William Jennings Bryan arrived here to-
day from the North, making stay of half
an hour at the Palace Hotel, where he
held an informal reception, several thou
sand people having gathered to greet him.
Colonel Bryan made a brief address. He
refused to discuss the personal aspects
of the campaign and declined to express
his views as to Dewey's candidacy for
the Presidential nomination. Colonel
Bryan left for Fresno Immediately after
the reception at the Palace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
EDUCATION OF INDIAN CHILDREN.
Vest Supports Amendment For Conducting it
in Contract Schools.
CBy the Associated Press.

Washington, April THE notable fea-
ture of the Senate today was an eloquent
speech by Senator Vest, of Missouri, sup
porting an amendment to the Indian Bill,
for the education Of Indian children in
contract, or sectarian schools
Prefacng his remarks by the statement
that he had always been Protestant,
and had no sympathy with many of the
dogmas of the Roman Catholic church, he
pronounced a brilliant eulogy upon the
Jesuits for their work among the Indians.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Vest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
How Chicago Will Welcome Dewey
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago, April THE largest and most
enthusiastic meeting of the general eX-
ecutiye committee on entertainment Of
Admiral Dewey was held today with May
or Harrison in the chair. 1t was the
unanimous sense of the meeting that the
demonstration would be the greatest
naval, military and civic representa- -
ever made in the West. A committee
left Chicago this afternoon for Washing
ton, instructed by the meeting to pre-
sent to Admiral Dewey Monday morning
the compliments OF the city and lay be-
fore the Admiral the details of the pro-
gramme to be carried out during his visit
to Chicago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
a Faithful Servant Rewarded.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Charlotte. y. c., April "a check
for thousand dollars was received
by Redmond Springs. colored, the
faithful valet of the late Russell Rob-
bins. of New York. Robbins belong
ed to one of the wealthiest families Of
the metropolis. and was a brother-in-
law of Mrs. Sloane. of New York. His
family sent the check to the negro
to mark their appreciation of his
faithful care of Russell Robbins be-
fore his death.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
LINNEYs NAME NOT MENTIONED.
Spencer Blackburn Getting Ready to Beat a
Retreat

Especial TO The News and Obseryer.)
Winston, n. c., April Forsyth Re-
publicans today elected delegates to the
State Congressional and Judicial Con-
ventions. A resolution was adopted en-
dorsing Assistant District Attorney
Spencer Blackburn for Congress, and re-
questing the delegates to vote and work
for his nomination. Congressman Lin
ney's name was not mentioned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Say the Insurrection is Spreading.
(By the Associated Press.l

Madrid, April Tt is announced that
the Minister of War, General Polavieja,
has received an official dispatch from
Manila announcing that many Spaniards
residing at Manila desire to return to
Spain ION account of the spreading of
the Filipino insurrection in the island of
Luzon.' ls
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Weekly Bank Statement.
A. H. MERRITT.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. April THE weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve, decrease, 1881 $50 );
loans, incCease. $12,95 300; specie, in
crease. SO, 4S2, 400; legal tenders. decrease.
$744 600: deposits, increase S14,679, 900;
circulation. increase, $437 900
The banks now hold 81 1854, 800 in excess
of the requirements of the 20 per cent.
rule
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
NOT A WHITE MAN PRESENT.
Twenty-Five Negroes Composed the Republi-
can Convention of Gates County.
(Special to News and Observer.

Gatesville. y. c.. April THE Re
publican county convention which
was held here today, was composed
of about twenty-five negroes. Not a
white man was present.
The white people of Gates are prac-
.tically solid for the amendment, and
she will give Il Democratic majority
at the August election of not less than
six hundred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Eat We'll, Sleep Well.

"Hood's Sarsaparil!a has been a
great blessing to me. | was weak,
irritable, tired and nervous; lad no
appetite and was always sad and des-
pendent. One day | got hold of
little book about Hoods Sarsaparilla.
l looked it over and resolved to try
bottle. / was better before it was
gone, so kept on until | had taken
five bottles. | can now sleep well,
feel cheerful and can do all my work,
including plain sewing, and / can
walk two or three miles Il dav. | am
So years old and now feel that life is
worth living Mrs. EMMA SMITH.
6S +. Mitchell St, Oswego, n. Y.
critical Period Of Life.
"I took Hoods Sarsaparilla during
the critical period of my life. and now,
at tile a.ee OF 90 wears. am strong
and healthy ii is great medicine
for the blood. find Hoods to be tie
best Mrs. II. PosEor, p Lansin"
Street, auburn, n. \.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla of
any druggist Bcsur to ask for iiooa's
and do not accept any substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Agricultural Appropriation Bill.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, April THE Agricultural
Appropriation Bill reported to the House
today carried S4,116,4 400, being $390,77S
more than the law for the current year.
An additional allowance of 100000 for
seed distribution is granted upon the Pc
tition of 225 members of the House; $780,
600 is appropriated for iron warning
towers fer the Weather Bureau in place
of the present wooden structures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
THE APPETITE OF A GOAT

Is envied by all poor dispeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach ard
Liver Remedy. gives a splendid appetite.
sound digestion and regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health ard
great energy. Only 25c. al all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Aycock Speaks at Greensboro.
Especial to News and Observer


Greensboro. n. c.. April 7.-Hon. {.
b. Aycock made a strong address to a
large crowd at the court house this
afternoon. He was listened to with
rapt attention throughout, and il
was very perceptible that il had Il
good effect on the audience.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Major Shaw Endorsed For Congress

Especial to The News and Observer
Kittrell. y. c.. April major w.
H. Shaw addressed the White SUI
premacy Club here today in the most
eloquent and convincing speech ever
made in this county. Its effect was
very great. Resolutions were unan
mously passed endorsing him for Con-
gresS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
A Duel a La Franchise.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris. April "A duel between Comte
de Dion and NJ de Saint Alery, the re-
spective seconds of Comte de Lubersac,
and Baron Edouard de Rothschild in
their quarrel was fought this morning in
the hppodrome at Neuilly de Vallois, NJ.
de Saint Alery was slightly wounded in
the sixteenth onslaught and the duel was
then stopped.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

We are displaying this season an ele-
CANT line of PATTERN HATS of the latest
Partisan creation. as well as that of do
nestle production.
We have magnificent assortment of
shapes. HACK HATS and SAILORS for
Ladies, Misses and Children, also Infants
Headgear.
We are also showing large variety of
pretty flowers ribbons, mousseline and
some handsome ladies neckwear.
Any HAT ORDERS entrusted to us will
receive our prompt and careful attention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
sharkey and Rubin to Fight.
(By- the Associated Press

New York, April THE articles OF
agreement for the match between Gus
Rubin and Tom Sharkey were signed to-
day by Billy Madden. They provide that
the fight is TO be held at the Seaside
Athletic Club on July 10th and if either
man is whipped before that date the
match is off
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

No family can afford 10 be without
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t will stop a
cough and cure cold quicker than any
other medicine" writes c. W. Williams,
Sterling Run. Pa. 1t cures Group, bron-
chitis and all throat and lung troubles
and prevents consumption. Pleasant and
harmless. Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co, w.
II. King, Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
ONLY TWENTY-FIVE POPS PRESENT.
The Populist Party, Once Strong in Wayne
Has Petered Out.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro. n. c., April .-Populism
has seen better days. Especially is
this so in Wayne. The Populist con-
vention convened in the court house
here today at ] p. m, with about
twenty-five members present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
9th DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Chas. Armfeld and D. M. Reece Nominated for
State Senator'S

Especial to News and Observer
Statesville, n. G.. April THE
Democratic convention of the Twen-
ty-seventh district. at harmony today
nominated Charles III. Armteld, of
lredell and ID. NJ Reece. of ladkin. by
reclamation for Senators. Senator
Hairston. of Davie presided over the
convention which was solid for the
amendment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
A Large Log Rolled Over Him.
Especial to News and observer

Winston, n. c.. April Mr. Eugene
w Burk, one of Forsyth's best citizens,
while in the woods today cutting timber,
had a large log to roll over him. The
right arm and hipbone are badly frac-
tured, and it is believed that he is in
iured internally There is very little
hope for his recovery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Bill For Mining Schools.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, April 7.-Senator Tillman,
from the Committee on Mines and MIN
ing. today reported bill providing Tor
schools of mining in the public land
States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
For Commissioner of Labor.
Huntington NeMs.l

Col. John r. Britt, editor of the Ok
ford Ledger. is candidate for Com
missioner of Labor and Public Print
er. He is staunch Democrat and a
noble man, and we take pleasure III
endorsing him for the place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

The League of American Municipalities
will hold the annual convention of the
organization at Charleston, S. c., on De-
cember 18th. 18th, 18th and 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
KANSAS CITY TO REBUILD ITS HALL.
The Steel Work be to Completed by June
the 18th.
(By The Associated Press.)

Minneapolis, Mimi, April Just one
minute before the expiration today of the
time limit within which the Gillette
HeroZ Manufacturing Company had agreed
to accept a contract for the reconstruc-
ton of the Kansas City Convention Hall,
where the Democratic National Conven-
ton will be held, the acceptance of the
Committee on Building was received by
telephone. This means that the steel
work will be completed by June 18th,
under a sufficient guarantee. The Carne-
gle Company at Pittsburg is already turn
ing out the rolled iron which will be
shipped here for fabrication.
Tonight the local mills will begin work
on the building, using material already
on hand Special trains will be used for
the transportation of the material.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
Pettus' Bill For Free Paper.
INV the Associatcd Press. !

Washington, April 7.-Senator Pettus
today introduced bill providing for the
adjustment of the duty on printing pa
per.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08

In Paris prices are beginning to climb
in anticipation Of the exposition. Ameri-
cans are swarming into the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-08
RELIC OF THE SPANISH REGIME. :

Washington, April beyond the mere
announcement that five criminals were to
be executed at Ponce today for murder
and outrage. General Davis, the, Governor
Of Porto Rico. has made no representa-
tions to the War Department on this
subject The officials here are concerned
about the situation mainly because of the
method chosen for the execution of these
criminals-the garrote. But it is explain
ed that neither for the enforcement oil
the death penalty, nor for the repuisiVe
method of execution are the military au-
thorities responsible These are the re-
suits of the continuance in the island OF
the Spanish legal methods according TO
the officials here.