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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
BANKERS IN COUNCIL
Three States Are Represent
ed at Savannah.
A Resolution That Will Doub less Pass Declares
the. Fowler Bill as a Dangerous
Experiment.
(By the Associated Press.)

Savannah, Ca, June 1.-THE annual
convention of the Interstate Bankers
Association met here today with $50
members present. The association is
composed of the three State bankers as
sociations of Virginia, North Carolina
and Georgia. The first session was pre-
sided over by President G.. ]. Seay, of
the Virginia Bankers Association,
The orator of the day was Ex-Governor
O'Ferrall, of Virginia, who spoke for an
hour on the industrial and commercial
growth of the South and the part played
in its development by the banks. During
the course of his address Ex-Governor
OFerrall criticised the proposed branch
banking law, saying it was a dangerous
experiment. He said this was the age of
trusts and he did not want to see a
banking trust.
The banking bill of Representative
Fowler seems to be the matter of most
interest before the convention. A letter
was read from Congressman Fowler re-
GREETING his inability to be present, in
which he said:
''You will permit me to express the
hope that the bankers who come from
Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia
will be too mindful of what their
fathers enjoyed in the way of right
banking to follow the example of their
Kansas brethren. and declare that
branch banking and credit currency are
'un-American, unpatriotic and unbusi-
nesslike.' "
Notwithstanding this the first resolu-
tion introduced by President Davis, Of
the First National Bank. of Albany,
Ca, said of the Fowler bill:
Having carefully considered the pro-
posed banking system contained in said
bill we regard it's radical and revolu-
tionary character, seeking as it does to
abolish our present condition, and sub
stitute therefor a new and untried one,
as a dangerous experiment
THAT we do not consider our present
system perfect, but it should be correct
ed by necessary legislation, preserving
those features that give uniformity of
value and security to all bank issues"
The resolution will be debated tomor-
row and the belief among the bankers
tonight is that it will be adopted with
out change.
This afternoon the bankers were enter
tanned by the Savannah Yacht Club and
tonight they were given a reception at
the De Soto Hotel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
MARCHING ON PoCAHONTAs
An Army of Strikers Move Toward it Gather
ing Recruits as They Come.
(By the Associated Press.)

Roanoke, Va, June IA report from
Vivian. w. Va, says the army of strikers
which marched down through the coal
field last night took up the march this
morning for Pocahontas, Va, where they
will camp tonight. They left West
Vivian, about eight o'clock several nun
dred strong. At Bottom Creek dozen
miners who were standing at tho COM
missary ready to enter the mines, joined
the marchers. At mines all along the
line of march a few joined the marchers
and they will likely reach their destlna-
ton with about 800 men. A detective is
riding at their head, with five officers
and is holding them in control. At Key
stone they were joined by a band which
seemed to lend much enthusiasm to the
Coaldale crowd 1t is said that large
band of sympathiZers is waiting to join
them. armed with Winchesters, shotguns
and revolvers. A guard of twenty-five
well armed men are watching this dele
cation to prevent any outbreak. X. il.
Morris. a guard, was shot at Empire Coal
and Coke Company's tipple last night,
but not seriously injured. The aggressor
was caught today. Loading throughout
the field today will be about the same as
Yesterday. Colored Masons from all over
the state met at North Fork this morn
ING to take up the matter OF lending as
sistance to the strikers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
LACE MILLS SLUT DOWN.
One Result of the Strike in the Anthracite
Fields.
(Bv the Associated pross

81
Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 17.-Because the
general manager would not discharge five
girls whose relatives are still at work
in the mines, the Wilkesbarre Lace Man
ufacturing Company, the largest in the
United States, was compelled to shut
down today. Between 600 and 1000 per-
sons arc affected. The lace makers and
cotton workers are strongly organized,
and have been helping the striking min
ers in every possible way. 1t appears
the lace makers learned that relatives
of the girls were working in the mines
and the girls were given the alternative
of either leaving the lace mill or having
their relatives leave the collieries. Fail
ing in this the Cotton Workers Union
requested the discharge of the girls, but
the manager refused to comply. The
employees of the cotton department there
upon quit The manager then asked the
weavers what they intended to do, and
after a meeting the weavers replied that
they could not work with unfair work
ers, and also quit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19


Hon. J. A. Simpson, Secretary of the
Board of Education of San Francisco
Cal, writes:
~ have found Peruna an ideal tonic,
Some months ago I suffered with neu1
raSfhenia systemic cafarrh), caused
by too close application to office work. j
NV system seemed worn out and field
far from well. / found Peruna bene4
fitted me very much. 1t built up the
entire system and made me feel like a
new man. believe it is we'll worthy
the high praise bestowed upon ii. "-.-
j. A. SIMPSON.
Systemic catarrh always gives fair
warning Of its approach, and can bel
easily warded off by the proper treat7
ment. Floating brown specks before
the eyes, mental confusion, fits of ner-
vous headache, sleeplessness, flashes of
heat, chilly sensations, palpitation, irri7
liability, dependency; any of these
symptoms or all of them should be-
promptly met by the use of Peruna.
Congressman E. V. Brookshire, from
Indiana, in a recent letter from Wash
ington, D. c., says:
"From what my friends say, PerunsII
is good tonic and safe catarrh cure."-
E. V. Brookshire.
"Summer Catarrh," a book written by
DR.. Hartman, President The Hartman
Sanitarium, on the subject of the ner-I
vous disturbances peculiar to summer,I
sent free to any address by The Peruna
Medicine Co., Columbus, Q. y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Coronation Threatens to be Fiasco
lRv the Asgociated Press

London, June 1.-THE coronation, as a
public spectacle, threatens to be a fiasco.
So serious and imminent has this posi-
bility become that the London Times
and other papers are printing alarmist
letters, urging the authorities to take
steps to prevent its failure before it is
too late The rapacity of the hotel keep
ers and greed of the seat spectators are
the reasons.
1t is freely said that unless the stand
proprietors admit the public in body
and gratis, or practically gratis, the
King will pass to his coronation through
an array of half filled benches. But
what chiefly contributes to today's seri-
Gus state of affairs are the police pre-
cautions to make the procession to West
minister Abbey one which ticket holders
only can witness except in the case of
ST. James Park, where but a few thou
sand will be able to see the royal party.
The published regulations, whereby all
traffic within about a mile of the first
days route is to e stopped at three
o'clock in the morning and pedestrians
are to be stopped at eight in the morn
ing, convey faint inkling of what re-
markable indignities London will be
submitted to.
From the appearance of Westminster
the capital might well be preparing to
resist an invasion or to be contemplating
communist rising. Solid timber bar
ricades twenty to thirty feet high rise
at the entrance of all streets and alleys
leading anywhere near the route.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Negro Murderer at Bay.
(By the Associated Press

Wheeling. w. Va, June 17.-Tonight
at COnnorsville, a mining village back
of Portland Station Ohio, Charles Scott,
a negro, shot and killed Mrs John Dull,
a Hungarian woman, and Samuel James,
his partner. Scott, who was drinking
heavily. went to Mrs. DulIs house and
demanded that she give him something
to eat, and on being refused shot her
above the right eye. He returned to his
own cabin and shot James dead The
infuriated Hungarians have now sur
rounded the cabin and as soon as they
can break in on Scott will lynch him.
Word has been sent to Steubenville and
the sheriff of Jefferson county and five
men are now on their way to the scene.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
SCOTLAND YARD SILENT
Sudden Illness at AldershOt Merely
an Excuse.
MADE TO REMOVE THE KING FROM PERIL
Such is the Report Which The Detectives Will
Neither Affirm Nor Deny. A Circum-
stance That Lends Support
10 the Story.
TO the Story.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, June IA sensational story
is current in London tonight of the dis
covery of a plot to assassinate King
Edward This story has created con-
siderable discussion in newspaper and
other circles, but it is lacking in any
thing like official confirmation.
According to the current report King
Edwards sudden illness at Aldershot was
not due to cold but was merely an
excuse for withdrawing His Majesty
from public functions owing to the dis
covery by Scotland Yard of a plot
against his life The principals in this
plot have not vet been arrested.
AS Scotland Yard tonight the utmost
reticence was maintained concerning the
rumor 1t was notable. however, that
the chief inspectors who usually return
home at night were all on duty there,
and while they refused to see newspaper
reporters until tomorrow morning, they
declined either to deny or confirm, the
rumor
The royal procession left Windsor
Castle for Ascot Heath shortly before l
p. m. Although King Edward was I'M
able to attend the races, Queen Alexan-
dria the Prince and Princess of Wales,
the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught and the other
guests of the castle and members of the
court all participated. The procession
was the first full State parade of that
description since the death of the Prince
Consort, and consisted of eight carriages
each drawn by four horses. The mount
ed equerries and gaily liveried positions
and outriders formed an imposing caval-
cade. Leaving the palace quadrangle by
the George ". gate, the royal cortege
drove down the famous long walk, which
was lined by cheering crowds and, cross
ing the race ground the procession
reached the new mile gates and passed
up the course to the royal pavilion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Officers of the East and West Road.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, June 1.-THE following
have been elected directors of East and
West Railroad of Alabama:
John Shelton Williams, Richmond,
Va; j. M. Barr, Portsmouth, Va; j.
William Middlendorf, Baltimore, Md; F.
r. Pemberton, Walter Z. Rosen, Eugene
Kelly and George J. Gillespie, New
York. These officers were elected:
John Shelton Williams, president;
James M. Barr, vice president; d. c.
Porteous, assistant secretary, and j. H.
Sharp, treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
KIPLIKG DEFENDS HIS AUNT.
Disperses Mob That Attacked Her House Be-
cause She Displayed Pro Boer Banner.
(BY the Associated Press,

IBy the ASSOclated PTesS.J
London, June 1.-THE action of Rud-
yard Kipling, June 2, in dispursing mob
which threatened the house at Rotting-
dean, Sussex, of his aunt Lady Burne-
Jones, a pro- Boer and widow of the late
Sir Edward Burne-Jones, the painter. be-
cause of her having displayed a black
banner inscribed: You have killed; you
have conquered has caused a local SEN
sation that shows no sign of abating.
When Mr.. Kipling, who also lives at Rot
tingdean, went to the rescue of his aunt
and in so doing shouldered his way
through the crowd, he delivered a thor
oughly Kipling esque grafton of the kind
the people of rockingham were not ac-
customed to hear from one who had es-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Campbell Will be the Nominee,
(By the Associated Press.)


Nashville, Tenn, June 17.-Republicans
OF Tennessee will assemble in State con-
vention here tomorrow. The convention
promises to be well attended and har-
monious throughout.
Only one name is mentioned in the
Gubernatorial race, that of Judge p. T.
Campbell, of Orange county.
Hon. Walter P. Brownlow, representing
First Tennessee Congressional District,
will be permanent chairman of the con-
vention. The platform will endorse the
administration of both Mckinley and
Roosevelt and commend their course in
the Philippines, in Cuba and Porto Rico.
The Presidents course as to trusts will
be approved and a declaration made in
favor of enacting stronger antitrust laws
if necessary. The Philadelphia platform
will be reaffrmed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Warships Will go to La Guaira.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 1.-THE Cabinet to-
day discussed the situation in Venezuela.
1t was decided that one or two warships
should be sent at once to La Guaira.
This action was taken, not upon definite
adyices, but in pursuance of the general
policy OF locking after Ameican inter
ests in case of disturbance Later or
dcrs w.ro sent to the Cincinnati and
Topeka row at San Juan. to proceed at
once TO La Guaira.
Cable adyices say that General Matos,
the leading spirit in the revolution is
marching on Caracas with a force of
nearly 1000 men'sand that all indications
point to the overthrow of the Castro
administration in short time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Rev. Louis Phillips Buried.

Especial to the News and Observer
Gulf, N. c.. June 17-The funeral of
Rev. Louis Phillips took place this af-
ternoon at o'clock, at his home near
Glendon. The interment was in the
family burial ground.
of Mr.. r. NJ. Phillips, of the Morning
Post, died Snday night, in the seth year
of his age. lie was a brother of Rev.
Charles Phillips, and the father of Rev.
B. C. Phillips, late of the North Caro-
lima Conference. He was licensed to ex
hort in 1861. and was a class leader for
thrty-tWo years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19

tablished the local rife brigade and had
stirred up local Imperialism to the boil
ing point, TO show his further disap-
prevail of the attack on his aunts house,
Mr.. Kipling has not shut up the drill
hall which he had given to the public.
This action has created intense feeling.
Mr. Kipling refuses to express an opinion
regarding the black banner, but he en-
phatically announces his disapproval Of
Rottingdean's manner of expressing its
disapproval of il.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Had Been Confederate Surgeon.
INV The Associated Press.

NIJy NIIN 4AR7F'OOIttNNN4 DF'R7'J
London, June 17.-At an inquest in st.
Pancras Borough today over the re-
mains of Francis Daniel Miller, an aged
physician who had lived as a recluse for
years, witness testified that Miller had
been a surgeon in the Confederate army.
He was born in Prussia and fled from that
country because of political oppression,
in 1874, Joined the forces of the Confed-
eracY at the outbreak of the Civil War
in America and became chief OF The
medical department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
The Strikers Held.
1Ru the Associated Press.)

Fairmont, w, Va, June 17.-Justlce
Fleming decided today that the miners
strike leaders were guilty OF violating
Judge Masons Injunction and held them
in 5000 bond to answer an indictment at
the next term of court. United States
Marshal C. D. Elliott served amended
iniunctions upon the strike leaders to-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
The South Carolina Campaign.
(By the Associated Press

Columbia, S. c., June 1.-THE South
Carolina campaign for the Senate and
State officers started off very quietly to-
day. The candidates for the Senate to
succeed McLaurin are Congressman
William Elliott and A. G. Lattimer,
former Governor Evans, former Con-
gresham George tombstone, and John ].
Hemphill and d. G. Henderson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Rush For the Reservation.
(By the Associated Press.l

Pocatello, Idaho, June 17.-Exactly at
twelve o'clock today 1900 men and boys
of all ages, rushed across the line of
coded Fort Hall Reservation and disap-
peared in a cloud of dust in their mad
rush for homestead and mineral lands.
Most of them were mounted on horses
and ponies, majority heavily armed.
Probably a thousand persons departed
later with pack animals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19
Republicans Would Test It.
cBv the Agsociated Press.l

Richmond, Va, June 1.-THE execu-
tive committee of the Republican party
of the State, at a meeting here tonight,
adopted resolution condemning procla
nation of the new constitution, and pro-
viding for steps looking to leading test of
the constitution in the event that the
instrument is found obnoxious to FEEDER
al law from the Republican viewpoint
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-06-19

Four men were struck by lightning and
killed on a farm twelve miles south of
Sherman, Texas. yesterday.
The Lamar register., 1902-06-11
hardy believe belonged to her. {

hardly believe belonged to her. tno
fair child of former years.
Meanwhile Karl and Beatrix hau
wandered over to one of the windows,
set deep in the walls, and forming ad-
mirable lovers seats.
Perhaps that same fate in which
Karl professed to entertain some be-
lief. had a hand in the game, which
was one of the reasons why the young
couple sat so long in the deep embra-
sure of the window. since had 1t not
been for this, Karl might not have
thought to peep aimlessly down to-
ward the street.
Beatrix saw him bend still lower.
while the laugh left his face and
look of deep concern took its place.
'Oh. what is it, Karl?" she cried
as a heavy. thunderous report shook
the house.
THAT is only another shell ex-
ploding near by. Our friends beyond
the walls have evidently discovered
some means of sending frequent
bombs into the city. and there will be
grave damage done ere morning, But
1t was not tnat which startled me, but
IL HioNeHneHl OF fTencn SOluleTS III lhe
street below. have grave reason to
believe they are surrounding this
house. and that would mean danger,
perhaps death. to Paul"
Beatrix cried out in terror. and even
Paul was constrained to show alarm.
not on his own account SO much as
because of this friend who had his
life in the balance.
You must get out of this instantly
go by the roof If there is no other
way" he exclaimed. ready as ever to
grapple with the scorching emergency.
ut is too late!" gritted Karl. sui
lenly
Yes. too late. for the clatter of
boots sounded in the hall without, the
door was unceremoniously opened by
hand that believed in military law
above the civil code and several SOL
diers pushed into the room, soldiers
wearing the uniform of the National
Guard and led by a pompous major.
behind whom strutted figure that in
stantly caught Paul's attention. filling
him with both amazement and alarm.
tTo be continued.)
The Lamar register., 1902-06-11
The Gladstone Library.

The library erected at Hawarden
by national subscriptions to perpetu-
ate Mr.. Gladstone's memory is rapid
ly approaching completion. The site
is the one chosen by Mr.. Gladstone
himself for the temporary library in
use before his last illness. 1t stands
near the church. on an eminence.
overlooking the Dee estuary. There
is. In addition 10 the building fund of
10000, library endowment. and
the original library placed there by
Mr.. Gladstone has been so greatly in
creased that the number of books
now available for students is nearly
$4,000.
There are two large rooms or halls
one devoted to theological and the
other to historical and other works.
These will be known as the divinity
and humanity rooms. The foundation
stone of Aberdeen granite, bears the
following inscription: In this build
ing. erected to his memory by a CRATE
full nation. is preserved the library of
William Ewart Gladstone. who. emf
nent no less as a theologian than as
a statesman, established the founda-
ton for the advancement OF divine
learning" York Evening Post.
The Lamar register., 1902-06-11
Snail Eating In England.

The statement at meeting OF the
British branch of the Church pastoral
aid society that poverty drives girls
to collect and eat snails as food is
based on a misunderstanding. Among
the poorer classes of the west coun'
try, writes a correspondent, snails are
esteemed as dainty and nourishing
eating. They are euphemistically
known as wall fish,
During the autumn and winter men
go from garden to garden collecting
snails for sale and food. The usual
mode is to boil the snails, and. crack
ing the shells, to eat them. spiced
with pepper and salt. with bread.
Their flavor is very delicate. By ath-
letes and footballers inheriting an
cient ideas of training they are speci-
ally favored as strengthening the
wind" and stamina.
Indeed. the medicinal value of
snails In respiratory affections rests
on centuries of belief. DR.. Bulleyn.
court physician to Henry Will. wrote
that "Snayles broken from their
shells and sod4tnI in whyte wine with
oyle and sc2ar are very wholesome
for rstraightnesse of the lungs and cold
cough. Chronicle.
The Lamar register., 1902-06-11
Coronation Clothes.

Without doubt the coronation o.
King Edward VII. will be the most
costly and elaborate full dress" az.
fair that has occurred in modern times
But King Edward will not be permit
ted to look upon such a wonderful dis
play of costumes as greeted the eye OF
his distinguished predecessor, Edward
III. This beau of the fourteenth cen
tury was a spectacle that must have
added greatly to the gayety of nations
He wore long pointed shoes, fastene-
to his knee by gold or silver chains
hose of one color on one leg, anc
another color on the other; coat, the
one-half white and the other half black
or blue; long silk hood, but:oned un-
der his chin, embroidered with gro.
tesque figures of animals and dancing
men.
The Lamar register., 1902-06-11
sUPERsTlTIoNs ABOUT BABIES.
No Part of tho World Is Free from
Queer Noti'ns.

No Part OF the World Is Free from
Queer Notisn.
Lately some extraordinary supersti-
tions about babies have come to light
For instance, the Manx people believe
that it will dwarf or wien baby il
any one steps over it or walks round
it. In some parts of England people
bind the infants right hand, SO that 1t
may have riches when 1t grows up. In
Yorkshire n newborn babe Is placed
in maiden's arms before being touch
ed by anyone else, in order to insure
good luck
In South America a book. piece of
money and bottle of liquor are placed
before the infant the day it is one year
old, to ascertain its bent in life.
In Scotland baby is considered
lucky II it handles its spoon wifi its
left hand. and it will be perfectly hap
py and successfulful If 1t has a number
of falls before its first birthday. In
the North of England. when child is
taken from a house for the first time
it Is given an egg. some salt and a
small loaf of bread, and occasionally a
small piece of money. to insure it
against coming to want.
In Germany it Is considered neces-
sary that a child should ''go up" be
fore it goes down in the world. so it
is carried upstairs as soon as born. In
case there is no upstairs the nurse
mounts a table or chair with the in
fant.