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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
SEABOhRD MAKES It
A Purchase That Gives it an
Entrance to Birming-
ham.
(By the Associated Press.l

Baltimore, May ia syndicate of
which Ladenburg, Thalman &c Company,
of New York, are the managers, has
bought the East and West Railroad of
Alabama from the Kelly estate of New
York. The purchase is in the interest
of the Seaboard Air Line to take that
system to Birmingham, Ala.
The terminals at Birmingham are to
be secured by purchase of the Birming-
ham belt railroad. II. NJ. Atkinson, of
Atlanta, bought the belt line last year
for the Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston, and as a part of the Seaboard
plans. Short connecting lines are to be
built to unite the Seaboard with the
East and West Railroad with the recon-
struction of the latter will bring the
total cost up to $4,OOO.OOO
Atlanta, Ca, May 16-The East and
West Railroad runs from Cartersvilie,
Ga, to Pell City, Ala, a distance of III
miles From Pell City to Birmingham
the distance IS about 80 miles. The con-
nection from Pell City with the Birnling-
ham belt road is yet to be built. It is
not believed here that the Sea board will
build from Atlanta to Cartersville, 50
miles, but will make the connection with
the East and West in the vicinity of An
niston, Ala, surveying party supposedly
under the direction of the Seaboard raw
ing been at work for several weeks on
route between Atlanta aud Birmingham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
ON COLORED EvANGgLlZATION.
The Report of the Committee Shows Encour
aging Development
(By the Associated Press.)

Jackson, Miss, May 16.-The report of
tho Committee on Colored Evangeliston
was presented to the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian church in tho Uni
ted States at its morning session The
reports showed an encouraging develop
lnent in Every branch of the committec's s
work.
During the year FIVE churches have
been organized and eight houses of wor-
ship erected and purchased. The report
showed That more than two thousand
colored children are being regularly
taught by white teachers in Sunday
Schools through out lie Southern States.
The executive committee supplies S4
churches with preaching and has paid
promptly and fully all the ministers un-
DIR its direction. At the Stillman Insti-
tute which is a school for training col
ored ministers the students are to be
put upon their own resources on the fol-
lowing general plan.
THE committee will provide the land
the buildings, he necessary implements,
stock and all necessary teachers and the
students will be. expected to furnish the
labor fertilizers, seed, ETC., and to have
the proceed from their farming"
The committee announced its purpose to
make of this institute a training school
for ministers and teachers, it's work to
be done in harmony with The views of
the Southern people respecting negro
education.
DR. Russell G. Reid of Richmond Va,
presided. A telegram of greeting and
congratulation from the general confer
ence of Methodsts at Dallas, Texas. was
read. DR.. II. II. Hawes, of West Vir-
ginia financial agent of the home and
school at Fredericksburg, Va, made a
report showing the work done by this
young institute. The receipt for the year
were $11 092. and April 1st they had 81
229 on hand. Not dollar of debt has
been incurred in five years and the debt
On the college has been reduced to $4,000.
The institution is supported by gifts.
A message of sympathy was sent Dr.
Palmer, of New Orleans, expressed earn
est hone ana prayer for his recovery.
DR.. Matthews, general secretary of the
Presbyterian Alliance, London, told the
assembly of the work of his department
in South Africa,
The clerk announced receipts of the
PAPER IN the appeal of Rev. u. B. Graves,
from the Louisiana Synod, and Of E. c..
Hogue, of the Synod of Virginia These,
with several others, were offered to COM
mittee and will come up for discussion
at a later day.
The moderator announced his twenty-
five committees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Leads all North Carolina Daes i'm Newsamd Circulation

centre, Person scored Armstrong lifted
a fly for Meyers, who muffed and Cooper
scored. Armstrong stole second and
Osteen hit hot to Sofhe. who caught.
Weaver at the hcme plate by quick
throw, Ashenback batted to Hook, whose
throw caught Armstrong at the plate.
Brothers hit by third and Osteen scored.
Brothers stole second but Hempleman
died from Soffle to Farrell.
In Raleigh's eighth ~Childs went out,
short to first, Pastor, third to first. Sof-
fle hit in centre and Hook flew to second.
II Charlotte's half a foul fly to the
catcher, fly to second and one in centre
ended Lehman. Person and Cooper.
Raleighs last turn came and "Rig
Bill' Farrell flew out to short. Roy
gave momentary life by hitting in centre,
but was retired on the double when Ny
ers hatted to second base and it was all
ever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17

ncrs. and in the Gospel freely offers His
all lsufhcient salvation to all men. And
we praise Hin for the unspeakable grace
wherein He has provided way Of cttr-
nal life for all mankind.
Article V[I.--Of Election
We believe that Cod from the begin
ming, in His own great good pleasure,
gave to His Son people, an innumer-
able multitude, chos N in Christ unto
holiness, service and salvation; we be-
lieve that all who come to years of dis
C. elton can receive this salvation only
through faith and repentance: and we be-
lievc that all who die in infancy, and
all others given by the Father to the
Son who are beyond the reach of the
outward means of grace. are regenerated
and saved by Christ through the Spirit,
who works when and where and how lie
pleaSeS.
Article VIII.-Of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in and confess the Lord
Jesus Christ, the only Mediator between
God ard man, who, being the External
Son of God, for us men and for our sal
walton became truly man, being con-
ceived by the Holy Ghost and born Of the
Virgin Mary, without sin; unto us He has
rcSealed tne FaCner, Dy his WOfd ana
Spirit making known the perfect will of
GCd; for us He fulfilled all righteous
ness and satisfied eternal justice, offer
ing Himself perfect sacrifice upon the
cross to take away the sin OF the world;
for us He rose from the dead and as
Cended into Heaven where He ever in
tercedes for us: in our hearts Joined to
Him by faith, He abides forever as the
indweling Christ; over us, and over all
for us, He rules wherefore, unto Him we
render love, obedience, and alteration as
our Prophet, Priest and King forever.
Article TX. OF Faith and Repentance.
We believe that God pardons our sins
and accepts us as righteous, solely on
the ground of the perfect obedience and
sacrifice of Christ, received by faith
alone; and that this saving faith is al
ways accompanied by repentance, where
in we confess and forsalle our sins with
full purpose of, and endeaVor after, a new
obedience to God.
Article X of the Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the
Lord and giver of life, who moves every
Continued on Fifth Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
SAW HIS SON DROWN
His Fourth Child Lost at That
Fatal Spot
Mr.. James Wilson, Twice Mayor of Wilmington,
Dies in That City. Rob;r Gbbas
Maltett Dead.
Especial to News and Observer

Wilmington, n. c., May ia few
years ago Harclless Green, of Bruins
wick county, lost three children by
drowning within a few yards of Navassa
factory, four miles from Wilmington, at
the mouth of a creek, which enters the
river at that point. He was in a boat
with his children at the time of the
accident and miraculously escaped him
self. Today at about the same spot he
and his son Dairy, aged about 19 years,
were in a boat, which capsiZed and the
young man was drowned. The father
again barely escaped.
Mr.. James Wilson, of New York, per-
LhaIs the largest owner of suburban
real estate in Wilmington, died here
this morning, leaving an estate variously
estimated in value at from one to two
million dollars. He leaves a sister,
Mrs. E. J. Napier, of Brooklyn, two
nephews in New York and a neice, Mrs.
Charlotte McLeish, of Washington, d. c.,
who was the only relative with him at
the time Of his death. The deceased was
twice mayor of this city and also repre-
Scnted this county in the seventies in
the State Legislature. The remains, ac-
companied by Mrs. McI4eish, were taken
North last night for burial in New York.
Mr.. Wilson was 76 years of age and was
never married.
Mrs. Gabriel Holmes received a tele-
gram today conveying news of the death
OF her brother, Robert Gibbes Maltett,
son of Col. Peter Maltett, so we'll known
throughout the State, but now of New
York. Young Mr.. Maltett died of typhoid
pneumonia. His remains will be brought
here for burial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
RAIL WAY EARNINGS GOOD
Record Breaking Distribution of Pay
in Pittsburg Region.
PIG IRON PRODUCTION IS ENORMOUS
Evidence tf Increased Buying in the Dry Go, d
Market. Corn Advances en- Lighter
Receipts. Prices of Wheat Be
emma Snmemuhaf Eirm
come Somewhat Firm.
(By the Associated press1

New York. May 16.-R. G.. Dun e Com
pany's weekly review of trade tomor-
row will say:
Weather and wages continue the only
seriously disturbing factors in the bust
ness situation. Excessive moisture and
low temperature made the crop outlook
more uncertain and much depends on a
continuance of prosperity in the agricul-
tural sections. On the other hand record
breaking distribution of pay in the Pitts
burg region accelerated retail trade. while
resumption of woolen and other mills
added largely to the active force. The
sporting lines continue to make splendid
exhibits, railway earnings for the first
week of May exceeding those of year
ago by 50 per cent and SURPRISING the
same weeks earning in 1900 by 1919 per
cent. AS was indicated by weekly reports
pig iron production attained a new rec
ord for the month of April at 500. .326
tons, and the weekly capacity Of fur
naces in blast on May /, according to the
Iron Age, was 1852, ,064 tons far surprising
all previous high water marks.
III 'he NY Soo'.S market tnefe was
evidence of increased buying for fall and
next spring but only small supplement
tary orders for the present season. Cold
weather has retarded jobbing trade at
many points. Domestic trade in cotton
goods is steady, with supplies in strong
hands, but export business is dull
While it is generally agreed that there
has been much Improvement in the win
ter wheat States since the opening of
the month, prices became somowh hat firm
er upon the publication of the official
report of condition on May /.
Corn advanced on lighter receipts and
reports of SLOW progress in planting.
Failures for the week numbered 228
In the United States, against 1T last
V ar ana II in Canada, against 10 a year
ago."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Two Men Hurt at Weldon.
Especial to News and Observcr.)

Weldon, N. c.. May 16.-Yesterday as
a train. one car of which was loaded
with poles, was passing beneath the
train shed here, the poles came in con-
tact with some props supporting a heavy
section of timber which workmen had
ready to swing to the ground. The tim
bers fell with a crash and four men who
were on top of the shed came down with
them. Two Of the carpenters, Thomas
Mcdowell and Allen MassengilI, were
painfully hurt, one sustaining Il broken
leg and the other an injured ankle. Sew
era! other people came within an ace of
being caught beneath the falling tim
bers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
New Bern Beaten in Short Orrde.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro N. c., May 16-Another
Walk-over was the result of the second
game played with New Bern. Features,
fine work of Rudolph on third; home run
by Kelley; double play by Fox to Kel-
ley to Fox. Base ON balls, Applegate /:
Pugh 2. Kelley made a home run on
left field fence, bringing in Fox. Again
there was doubple play by Fox to Kel-
ley to Fox in the seventh inning. Field
ing of locals was excellent. Pugh gave
two bases on balls; Applegatc l. The
attendance had shrunk by half from yes
terday and the game was over in an
hour, but little interest being aroused
in the absence of doubt as to result
Score: RHE
Greensboro :. q 2 2 1 3 D DO 10 8
New Bern :. 20 0 0 l 0 D 0-3
Batteries: Applegate and Daum;
Pugh and McTeer. Struck out by APP
plegate Z; Pugh s. Umpire, McNamara.
Attendance six hundred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
The Presidents Appointments.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Washington, May 16.-The President
today sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Herbert Goldsmith. New York. to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary to the republic of Cuba; Ed
ward S. Bragg, Wisconsin, consul gen.
eral at Havana; John Gardiner Coolidge,
Massachusetts, secretary of the legation
of the United States at Pekin, China;
James Jeffreys, Tennessee, surveror of
customs, district of Cherrystone. Va.
Navy-Lieutenant john Bernadau to be
lieutenant commander.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
The Sea Gulls Stand Without.
Especial to News and Observer.

tCpCCld1 " NEWS anu ODSeIfcI.
Durham, N. c., May 16.-Durham shut
out the Sea Gulls of Wilmington this ST
ternoon in one of the prettest games of
the season.
Brucker was in the box for the hcme
team and pitched splendid ball. Not a
run was made by either side until the
sixth inning when Durham scored one:
Score:
Wilmington. -. ...OOOOOOOOO-
Durham. 80. .......0OOO0120 200--3
Batteries: Wilmington, McCan, Sulli-
van and Fisher; Durham, Brucker and
Curran.
Summary-Bases on balls, off McCan
3, off Sullivan 2. off Brucker 0; struck
out, by McCan 4, by Brucker 16; five
base hits, Curran; earned runs, Durham
/; left on bases, Durham 8, Wilmington
6. Time of game Lao. Umpire Proud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
A Philippines Victim.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, May 16-Clifford 5. Rob-
erts, of Company ID. Third Infantry,
committed suicide today at Fort Thomas
by taking morphine His officers and
comrades say the deed was due to af-
Fiction that followed the privation OF
hard campaigning iE the Philippines.
His mother and brother at Savannah,
Ga, have been notified Roberts was
formerly printer and stood high in his
regiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Twenty FIVE Killed and Injured
CBy the Associated Press.)

CHICAGO. MAY 1.-THE LARD RE-
FINERY OF ARMOUR & COMPANY AT
THE STOCK YARD. Is ON FIRE. A
CALL HAS BEEN SENT OUT FOR 20
EXTRA ENGINES AND AN AMBU-
LANCE.
TWENTY FIVE PEOPLE ARE RE
PORTED KILLED AND INJURED BY
THE BREAKING OF A VIADUCT UPON
WHICH 5000 PEOPLE WE'RE STAND
IN AND WATCHING THE FIRE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Young Girls Death.

Yesterday morning, after an illness Of
several weeks, Miss Jennie Buffalo,
aged eleven. died at the home of her
mother on Haywood street. The funeral
services will be conducted by Rev. w.
d. Hubbard at the residence at eleven
o'clock this morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs
K. H. Boyd died last night at nine o'clock
The funeral services will be conducted
this afternoon at four o'clock at the
residence, 702 East Hargett street. b.
Rev. G. L. Adams, and the interment
will be N Oakwood cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
Chemists Meet Today.

The sixth annual meeting of the North
Carolin. section Of the American Chemi-
cal Society will be held in the Agricul-
tural building this morning at eleven
@ clock. A very elaborate and interest
ing programme has been arranged, and a
large Attendance is expected. All inter
tstcd In the promotion of chemical science
in anyi way are most cordially invited to
be pr&sent and participate in the meet
ine
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
SCORE BY INNINGS

Batteries: Raleigh Childs and Smith;
Charlotte, Person and Lehman.
Summary-Earned runs, Raleigh /,
Charlotte J.; passed balls, Smith g. bases
on balls, Off Childs 5, off Person 1 hit
by pitched ball, Smith; struck out by
Childs 0. by Person 5; left on bases,
Raleigh 5, Charlotte 6; double plays,
Hempleman to Armstrong (2); first base
on errors, Raleigh /, Charlotte 81 stolen
bases, Soffle, Armstrong, Ashenback.
Brothers (2). Lehman; sacrifice hits,
Hook, Ashenback (2). Time of game
las. Attendance, SOC. Weather cloudy.
threatening rain. Umpire, Mace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-17
EDDIE PERSON PITCHES
Greensboro Takes Another Walkover
on Home Grounds.
NEW BERN BEATEN BY TEN TO THREE
Durham Puts Three Men Safely Home and
Shuts Out ihe Sea GuiIs in One of
the PrettieSt Games of the
Season..

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Charlotte Z; Raleigh l.
Durham 3; Wilmington ..
Greensboro 10; New Bern 3.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
CIG INCRt AsE.
Occupation r.ss. for 1908 Exceed Those
af Aav ofhsr Nesr.

Austin. Aug. 6.-The estimate fur
nlshed by the comptroller's department
shows the total occupation taxes for
the year ending April 80. 1902. collected
By tax collectors alone. amounted to
81 .O5l .62l.iS. against si.OO9O5O.4S for
the year 1901 showing net Increase OF
81. 57O.70. This Is the greatest Increase
OF any year in the history Of the office,
Notwithstanding the steady growth oil
local occupation taxes.
The adjutant general has issued an
order detailing the following officers to
inspect the battalion OF colored infant
~ while at Camp Houston Major
Spencer Hutchlns. assistant paymaster
general. Major o. c. Drew. assistant
adjutant general; Major J. $. Hoover,
First cavalry
Commissioner OF Insurance and Agri-
culture Johnson has returned from
Bryan. where he attended the meeting
of the board Of directors OF 4. and VI.
college. He said selections for six va
cancies OF the faculty OF the institution
had been made and appropriations
maintaining the college the next school
year made. amounting 20 over Sloo.-
600. including the appropriation from
the federal government
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
FIGHT OVER a GARDEN.
Two Mea aud Ga. woman Ssriou.i,
Wounded aud other. Injured.

Two Mea aud Ga. woman Seriou.i,
Wounded aud Other. Injured.
New York. Aug. 6.-ln a 1rht with
reyolyers and clubs. for the possession
OF little kitchen garden at One
hundred and Eighty-third street aud
Walton avenue. two men and one
woman have been shot and more than
a dozen OF the belligerants injured. The
seriously wounded are Christine Agril-
Ia. John Mouga and Genna Fonsa.
Fonsa claimed he had a deed 10 the
grothd on which the kitchen garden
had been laid out aud cultivated.
Monga asserted the garden belonged tn
him During the last week there were
several quarrels between the two.
Monga and three OF his brothers SCI
GREETED themselves. and when Fonsa be-
gan to pick some OF the vegetables they
opened FIRE ON him. lie summoned
friends and so did Monga and the two
forces exchanged volleys. Several
women. wives OF the fighters. Joined IN
the fray After a battle lasting ten
minutes. the police arrived and dis
persed the participants.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
MURDER AT DIES MONIES,
Leader tRains, Gambling Knasssa ovsr
tho Head aud KILLED

Des Molnes. Aug. c.--Isaac Finkei-
stein. whose crusade against public
gambling closed eight houses In Des
Molnes two weeks ago. was murdered
Tuesday night az an alley entrance
between sixth aud Seventh streets. on
East Walnut street. He was ON his
way home. less than a block and half
away. when a man stepped out OF the
shadow OF the alley and struck him
blow over the head With a slngle-tree.
crushing his skull The murder Is
supposed TO have resulted from Fin
kelstein's action In prosecuting the
gamblers. lie did not object TO public
gambling. but wanted the city TO re
ccive n revenue from II. and when the
police did not raid the houses he t'ei
complaints with the sherin. The re-
sultant raids proved SO expensive That
the gamblers closed their places
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
nnI.t At Shenandoah.

Shenandoah Pa, Aug. 6.-The peace
OF this troop-protected town remains
mbroken. The unsettled feeling which
has been apparent for the past few
days. however. continues. Tuesday
was a lively day at brigade headquar-
tiers. where all the stan officers we're
kept busy in connection with the
movements Of troops and In keeping
in touch with the situation OF the en-
tire country There were many ru-
mors Of trouble. but excepting az CT
rardyille where workman was shot
and slightly injured, nothing Of a Sc
rious nature occurred anywhere.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
cendI,Ien Of r.,.. n.nl.

Washington. Aug. 6.-The abstract
OF the condition OF the national banks
OF Texas. exclusive OF Houston and
Dallas. at the close OF business on
July l6. as reported 10 the controller
OF the currency. shows the average re
serve held az 209S per cent. against
3l.24 per cent on April 30. Loans and
discounts increased from s6iS2G.49e
TO SOS. O32 800; gold coin from S2.2l6.
$50 TO s2.2S5.772; total species from
sass. 347 20 S4.S02 1862. The lawful
money reserve decreased from 1880.
97S 10 S73O6.9l6. individual deposits
from SG4. 1872 .59s 70 SOL 1885,. S59.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
I..her n., Proclamation.

Austin. Aug. G.-The governor has
issued the following Labor day proc.
lamation:
Executive Office. State OF Texas
Austin. Aug. 5.-Proclamation by the
Governor OF the State Of Texas: Mon
day. the LIST day of September. 1909
being the day designated by statute
as Labor day. I. Joseph ID. Sayers
governor OF Texas. do hereby request
all the people OF the state 20 observe
said day by refraining from their us
ual avocations and engaging In such
exercises as may be appropriate 10
the occasion In witness whereof
have hereunto signeu my name and
caused the seal OF the state 10 be ar
fixed nj Austin. this the 5th day OF
August. 1902. JOSEPH ID. SAVERS.
Governor OF Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
Trnn shnntcr for Canrr....

Monmouth. Ill.,. Aug. 6.-Thomas A.
Marshall. the celebrated trap shooter.
Is candidate for congressional hon
ors having received by reclamation the
nomination OF the Democrats Of the
Fourteenth Illinois district. Mr.. Mar
shall Is mayor OF Keithsburg. He gain
ed fame among sportsmen by twice
winning the grand American handicap
for shooting. He was captain OF the all
American team that visited Europe
last year. He Is wealthy. owning telc-
phone lines. electric light plants and
land. He was a member OF the state
legislature when Palmer was elected
United States senator.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-07
nir Zoe CnmrrnmI...I.

Galveston. Tex. Aug. 6.-'rhe city
commissioners accepted a compromise
offer from Leon Levi IN settlement n
his suit against the city for 100000 as
contingent fees based upon the recla-
nation OF certain fats from the state
IN the western part OF the city. lie rep
resented the city several years ago
and claimed a big fee. which was re-
fused. and he entered suit which case
Is sim pending In court He offered TO
.ske $500 cash and the commissioners
accepted. as u would cost the city sew
eral thousand dollars 70 defend the
case.
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p.rIng cIImb.r KIII.d.

Philadelphia. Aug. 6.-Daniel Barry.
the daring climber. known as "Steeple
Jack" fell 90 feet while working In
city hall tower and was instantly
killed. Barry placed an electric light
around the brlm OF the statute 81 Will
lam Penn. which caps city hall tower
$40 feet above the pavement. and oc-
casionally would lower himself over
the edge OF the hat and hang in midair
by his hands. When he met death he
was engaged in painting the interior
OF the dome