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The news & observer., 1903-05-05
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first but Dowd died at third The score
was nova. and NJ A. Wake Forest o.
Asbury began the eighth by walking,
Hadley hit a slow one and was safe hut
Asbury was cut off at second. Holt came
up and drove one out in left field for a
home run. Nichols then decided that
Holt could not outdo him, so he, too, lined
a beauty home run in right field. Welch
got first on error and Brockwell flied to
left fieeld, Miller hit to right field and
Welch was caught at home trying to
score. Edwards, for Wake crest went
via third to first, Millr wah hit by pitch
er and walked, Pace hit to Asbury, who
caught Null at second and Pace was out
at first, making fast double. The score
was nova. and NJ. 18, w. +. c. 0.
In the last inning Isler got first By
Hobgood's error. Knox was safe on
another error. Asbury was hit by pitcher
and walked Hadley singled to right field
scoring Isler. Holt was hit by batted
ball and was out. Nichols was hit by
pitcher and walked. Welch then follow
ed with three Dagger scoring Knox. As
bury and Hadley. Miller went out on a
fly to right field. For Wake Forest. Sans
hit too hot for Asbury to handle and was
safe on first. Hobgood hit in left field
Dunn was out on liner to Welch. Dowd
got first on error. With three men on
bases King it hit by pitched ball. forcing
a man in home Harris hit a hot one tC
Welch who covered bag, making a pretty
double and ending the merry round d
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Mrs. Helen Post Pats Up a Stiff Fight
(By the Associated Press J

Washington, May 4.-The petition Of
Mrs. Helen Wilmans Post, mental
science practitioner in custody of the
United States marshal in Florida for a
writ of habeas corpus, was presented III
the United States Supreme court today.
She is charged with the misuse of the
United States mails.
In her petition. Mrs Post explains her
failure to apply to Judge Locke, of the
Florida court for a writ of habeas corpus
by saying that to do so would be useless,
in view of te fact that he has alread-
rendered several opinions against her
The case is set for trial in Judge Locke s
court on the 25th instant. She recites the
fact that three indictments have been
found against her, charging the fraudu-
lent use of the mails, which charge she
denies She also says te indictments
were made possible by compelling the
production before the grand jury by an
employe of her private books, which pro-
ceeding is denounced by her lawyers as
outrageous and unconstitutional. 1t j.
also claimed that the grand jury. which
brought in the true bills was irregularly
drawn.
The petition was presented by ATTORNEY
H. Bisbee. and Solicitor Hoyt. was upon
his request, given week in which tc
file reply brief.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
CARNIVAL WEEK
OPENS WITH RUSH
Fun and FrOliC Rule the Open
ing Night.
RALEIGH ABLAZE IN LIGHT
The Grand and Gorgeous Attractions, the Beau
tifu Decorations and the Music Attract
Thousands to the Festive
City,

The tom-tom and the jolly fakir were
heard in Raleigh's streets for the first
time in the history of the city yesterday
evening.
The great Street Fair and knights of
Pythias May Carnival was n in all it's
glory and with all its music, lights, ia
kris and fakeness. shows, side shows.
free shows, flashlights, and all the in
Vulnerable accessories Of a street fair.
1t was about eight o'clock last night
when the band began to play at the Capt.
tol Square, and the electric fountain to
throw it's prismStic jets of many colored
water. The great white arch with it's
myriads of electric lights, had been
ablaze for some time, many of the shows
had started, and all was ready for the
opening of the big event.
Mayor Powell had delegated Mr. Willis
G. Briggs to hand the keys of the city
to the visiting public, and this rene
mony was performed with fitting grace in
an tapt speech by the young vice-presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce
1t was a scene that will not soon be
forgotten by those who were fortunate
enough to be there. The crowds of peo-
pie. the ladies in their spring costumes,
so beautifully Illuminated by the chang
ing lights the sparkling, cleaning, rain
bow colored shower of the fountain, the
arch with its span of electric lights, and
through it all the view down Fayette-
Vile street, unsurpassed by anything
ever seen here, with the rows upon rows
of incandescent lights.
The city was well filled with out-of-
town people, and altogether the opening
nights was an auspicious one. The shows
were we'll patronized. and the spielers
were in excellent voice.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Kinston Votes for Bonds.

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Kinston. n. c., May Am a spirited
but very orderly election today this city
voted for the bond issue of $150000 for
water works, sewerage, paved streets
and general improvements by a vote of
400 for bonds out of total registration
Of III votes. The number actually vot-
ing against the bond issue was 3D. but
it being necessary to have majority of
the registered vote $50 votes were needed
to carry the election, and 104 more than
was necessary for an election or ma
jcrity of 209 over the opposition voted
for bonds 1t was red letter day for
Kinston and means much for the future
progress of the city. The municipal Off
GERS were elected without opposition, re-
ceiving about all the vote cast.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
sPlEND1D MARCH REPORT.
seaboard Air Line Shows Increase Of Is Per
Cent in Gross and 90 in Net
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New York May 4.-The March report
of the Seaboara Air Line shows an in
crease of about 13 per cent in gross and
about 2S per cent in net earnings. The
showing in both gross and net is con-
sidered better than the average for the
nine months which shows an increase Of
about IL per cent in gross and de-
crease of about 4 per cent in net
The very heavy expenditures for the
nine months are accounted for by the ex-
penses incidental to putting the line i'm
shape The system is new and is being
constantly improved, the net earnings
being freely sacrificed for the benefit
of the capital account. Mr.. Williams
has adopted a policy for his sytem
which, while not perhaps perfectly salts
factory to stockholders who want imme-
diate return on their investments, will
it is believed result to the ultimate
benefit of the corporation.
There is no specific reason for the ex-
cellent showing in March. The heavy
gain in gross was due to the natural in
crease in available tonnage which is
in line with the developments of the
South during the past year. All the
Southern roads. both in seaboard and
central territory reflect in their current
earnings the healthy business conditions
outlined in detail in the reports Of the
commercial agencies covering this ter
ritory.
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Called to Pennsylvania.
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Winston Salem, N. c., May Rev.
H. E. Rondthaler, son of Bishop Rond-
thaler. and pastor Of Moravian churches
in the Southern province, announced to-
day that he has accepted a call from the
Northern province Moravian church. He
has been elected resident professor in
the Moravian College and Theological
Seminary at Bethlehem, Pa, to succeed
Professor J. T. Hammock who was re-
Gently elected to the mission board in
Germany Mr. Rondthaler has relinquish-
ed his proposed European trip in order
to continue his present pastorate rela-
tions here until next fall, when he will
enter upon his new work at Bethlehem.
Dr. w. A. Spencer was today elected
county physician.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
NOW FOR RALEIGH'S S
RETAILERS,
Summoned Before Commits
sionerS Tomorrow to EX-
plain Tax Basis.

All the retail liquor dealers OF Wake
county are slminoned before the Board
OF County Commissioners
Yesterday, at the regular monthly
meeting of the board, the same COM
munication was laid before it that has
tor Of the State to many othGr coun-
ties, containing the opinion Of the Su-
preme court in the case Of Williams
against the Commissioners of Iredell. and
suggesting that the matter of listing
purchase taxes be looked into, and that
steps be taken to collect back taxes if
the same conditins exist elsewhere as in
Iredell. That is, if the dealers have
been putting the cost Of whiskey at 15c.
a gallon instead of $1.25 claiming that
the other $1.15 was advanced to the dis
tiller to pay his tax to the government.
The Supreme court decided with the Com
missioner of Iredell, that the taxes
must be listed on the basis of 1925.
The board accordingly ordered all the
liquor dealers Of the county to appear
before it on Wednesday at 10 a. M, and
explain on what basis their purchase
tax was listed.
A letter was received from Governor
Aycock asking the board to make an
appropriation to the St Louis Exposition.
The letter was placed on file.
Today the board will elect the road
supervisors under the new law, which
provides for three supervisors, one each
for the three new divisions of the county
northern. southern and middle-and one
superintendent to oversee the whole
county.
The tax-listers and assessors will be
present at the meeting today. to receive
their instructions from the board
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Roosevelt to Dewey.
CBy the Associated Press. !


Washington, May 4-That President
Roosevelt is keeping fully alive with cur
rent events during the rush and excite
ment of his tour in the West, is shown
by the fact that he took occasion to
recognize the anniversary of the great
naval victory in Manila Bay, May I,
1898, by sending the following personal
telegram to the hero of that occasion:
Topeka, Kansas, May 1, 1903.
admiral George Dewey, U. S. N, Wash
ington. d. c.
"On the anniversary OF your great SER
vices to the nation I wish you all possi-
bic happiness and a long life.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. "
The delivery of this message was de-
layed because Admiral Dewey was at sea
on the Mayfower inspecting the North
Atlantic fleet on the anniversary and did
not receive the message until his arrival
in this city.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
The Ticket at LAGRANGE.
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La Grange, N c., May 4.-Prof E. c.
Brooks spoke here this afternoon on the
subject of education and in favor of the
graded school question, which will be
voted Gu Monday.
A citizens caucus was held that night
and the following ticket nominated for
the board of aldermen: c. P. Barrow,
w. II. Burke. Robt B. Kinsey. John II.
Rouse, H. w. Williams.
Joseph Virgins and Glenn Wade, white,
were warranted by a colored man for
assault, and the case tried yesterday.
The case was withdrawn.
Mrs. Addeline Waller died yesterday
afternoon. The interment took place at
Fairview cemetery. at half past two that
afternoon, Rev. w. Jackson, of Colds
boro, officiating.
Mr.. A. NJ. Mcdonald, a late graduate
in pharmacy, goes today to assist DR. Ira
NJ. Hardy OF Washington, N. c., in open
ing up a new stock OF drugs
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
CONFEDERATE REUNION FUND
This is Growing, Will Reach SlOo, goo by the
Time the ReuniOn Opens.
(By the Associated Press.

New Orleans, La, May 4.-Isidor Nc
Mahon, Sr., has given an additional 81 900
to the Confederate Reunion Fund. Subs
scriptions are coming in rapidly. The
total fund is sure to reach the full S10G,-
900 by the time the reunion opens. A
big two days fete for the reunion fund
has been arranged to take place simuI-
taneously at Athletic Park and the Fair
grounds, with all sorts of games and ex-
hibitions, and baseball between New
Orleans and Shreveport League teams and
amateurs, The Washington Artillery is
to give splendid society ball May -.
under the auspices of the Daughters OF
the Confedereacy and Ladies Confederate
Memorial Association, especially compli-
mentary to the sponsors and maids. A
hundred leading society ladies are in
charge.
One of the most delightful social events
will be the reception of Miss Yonne
Capdevielle, daughter of the mayor on
the evening of the 21st.
The people are enthusiastic about the
entertainment of the veterans The num-
Der of people will be enormous, but the
city will readily take care of them
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from vestibule to Sunday School-room
with an eager congregation. Miss Moi
fett, of Lenoir sang a beautiful solo
with a pathos and sweetness that touched
all hearers. Rev. w. r. Matthews then
delivered an address of surprising pow
er. every word which was vibrant with
earnestness The meeting was the fore
runner of the next day. Early in the
morning the dry vote began pouring in
like an avalanche and by noon it was
plain to all that the liquor cause, horse,
foot and dragons. was doomed. The
dry ticket was carried by about hun
dred and twenty-six majority, with
Joseph Elliott heading it.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
New Rural Club Members.

The following new members of the
Rural Outing Club were enrolled yes
terday: Capt n W. West, DR.. Hubert
Register, Hon. Chas NJ. Busbee, Col w.
E. Manor. and Messrs. P. r. Albright. w.
P. Whitaker, A. II. Adams, and Jno. w.
Hinsdale, Jr They were each assigned
to positions in the club. Capt West was
elected Captain Of the Ratio Crew, DR..
Royster consulting physician and sur
geon, Col Manor commanders of tn
Canoe Squadron, Mr.. Albright, traffic
manager. Mr.. Busbce, consulting counsel
lor, Mr., Adams, special purchasing agent,
Mr. Hlnsdale, assistant to the president.
and Mr. Whitaker, manager of the news
bureau
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
as USUAL BOTH CLAIM IT.
But the Election Result in Durham No Man
Can Forecast
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Durham, N. c.. May 4.-on the eve of
the great municipal battle, the hottest
ever known In Durham, both sides are
claiming victory and no one can tell, with
any degree OF certainty, just what will
be the result of tomorTows election. The
fight is so close and uncertain that even
those of q sporting nature do not care
to place any bets on their favorites.
The anti-saloon supporters are making
a desperate effort to win the fight. Yes
terday afternoon a large mass meeting
was addressed at the court house by
Rev. r. c. Beaman, who spoke for the
cause of temperance. His speech is pro-
nounced the best Of his life. Tonight a
final rally was held at the court house
and the meeting was addressed by Mr
n. B. Broughton, of Raleigh, the great
Sunday school and temperance advocate
In the meantime the other side
is not asleep. Tey are doing
all in their power and when the last
ballot has been cast tomorrow afternoon
neither side will have any regrets, so far
as work is concerned.
Both candidates for mayor-M E.
MeCown and J. F. Freeland-are claiming
the election, but they are not certain.
The vote viii be the worst split OF
years. For this reason the candidates
for aldermen are all ''at sea" The pre-
vailing opinion Is that some of the nomi-
nees on each ticket will be elected and
that the incoming board will not be far
from equally divided.
During the l3st thirty-six. hours much
literature has been circulated by the
two sides. The regulars had two pages
in the morning paper yesterday and a
large number cf the circulars were sent
over the town again today.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Only a Mountain Lion.

little mountain lion belonging to the
animal show of the Carnival Company
escaped from its cage in the city lot
Sunday afternoon and raced up Mcdowell
street. climbed over the back fence into
the lot Of Mr. c. B. Edwards. Jr., and
was caught by its trainer In an clubhouse.
The trainer, who is a woman. was IN
the cage Sunday afternoon. and as she
came out the little animal escaped be-
meath her skirts. He was caught by
means of a net. There was considerable
excitement on the streets for a little
while, as it was reported at first that the
big lion had gotten out.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
BATTLE WITH TURKS
RevoIutionists Fight Them in
Movaster District. Ten
Officers Killed.
(By te Associated Press. J

Salonica, May Am engagement be-
tween Turkish troops and band of revo-
lutionists is reported to have taken place
in the Monastir district of European
Turkey. Both sides suffered considerable
losses. Ten Turkish officers are said to
have been killed. Ambulances are being
hurried to Monastir.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Mount Airy All Democratic.
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Mount Airy. Y. c.. May 4-The entire
Democratic ticket for town officers was
elected here today with but little oppo-
sition The following are the progress
sive representative gentlemen who will
spend fifty thousand dollars the incoming
year for water, lights and street i'm
provements.
Mayor j. A. Hadley, ComnIis ssioners
first ward, A. G. Tratter and ]. H. Pratth-
er: second ward. T. B. McCargo and
J. L. Ashby. At large. Thomas Wood
run
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Coming Back From Japan.


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Durham, N. c., May 4.--Capt. E. j.
Parrish and wife and Miss Lilly Parrish
are expected to reach here tomorrow
morning. Captain Parrish and family
left here some four years ago and since
that time have been making their home III
Japan Mr. Parrish being a representative
Of the American Tobacco Company III
that country. They reached this country
some time ago, and after a short stop in
san Francisco went to New York, where
they have been since that time.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Killed In Crossing the Tra OK.
fBy the Associated Press. !

Atlanta Ga, May 4-Major James w.
Warren, who has been since 1882 secre-
tary to the xecutive Department of the
Georgia State government, was this af-
ternoon instantly killed by a Georgia
Railroad passenger train at Kirkwood,
three miles from Atlanta, were he lived.
Major Warren had just alighted from the
C. % and was ceossing the track to his
re dencc. when he was struck. He was
the Aldest officer Of the State government
in point Of service. He was so years of
age.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Trinity Wipes Out Bingham.
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Durham, n. c., May 4.-Trinity High
school defeated Bingham school this
evening in an interesting game by the
score of six to three, thus winning two Of
the three games played. The Bingham
boys played well, but Heath was too
much for them. Mann's three bagger
with two men on bases was the feature.
Batteries: High School, Heath and
Wrenn; Bingham, Lloyd and Crawford.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Wind and Hail Stop Game.
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TopUCIdI 20 NCWs anu UD8oTVeT.I
New Bern. N. c., May 4.-The Chicago
Stars and the local team of this city,
crossed bats at the Athletic Park this
afternoon at four o'clock The visitors
was the victors by a score of to 0.
The games was slow and tiresome. At
the end OF the fifth inning a heavy rain,
wind and hail storm arose, Umpire John
Gaskill calling the game in favor of the
visitors. They outplayed the locals at
every point, and won their game, errors
was the leading feature of the game by
the locals.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Bad for Goods Roads

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Fayetteville, ~ c., May 4.-The muni-
cipal election passed off quietly today.
The Democratic ticket nominated at the
primary was elected without opposition.
bond issue for the purchase of water
works and to establish sewerage system
was also carried, but the movement for
the Improvement of the public roads in
the county gets black eye, because of
defects in the bill
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Hickory Goes Dry With Whoop.

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HICKORY, n. c., May 4.-The election
here today resulted in an overwhelming
victory for the dry ticket after one OF
the hottest fights in the history of the
town. The prohibition campaign came to
an end last night with a union meeting
of all denominations al the Baptist
church. The large building was crowded
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
For a Graded School.

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Pelham, \. c.. May 4.-Pelham voted
IN favor of a graded school today. only
six votes being cast against it. Twenty
nine illegal ballots We're showed in in
opposition. The registration was 10.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Brown is Reelected in Char
lotte by a Majority
of 225.
KINSTON VOTES BONDS
Hickory Rolls Up Heavy Majority for The Dry
Ticke.---Good Roads Loses in Cumbar-
land Through Defect in the
BiII---The Results in
Other Towns.
Other Towns.
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Charlotte. n. c., May Mayor p. M.
Brown was reelected mayor of Charlotte
today by 225 majority. Twelve of the
thirteen aldermen on the Brown ticket
were elected. The streets in Charlotte
at this hour present q lively scene.
Thousands are crowding about the news
paper offices yelling for the victory.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
w. Il. Jennings Reelected.

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Shelby, n. c., May 4-W H. Jennings
was reelected mayor of Shelby over J.
T. Gardner by a vote of 210 to 109. Both
Democrats. Solid Democratic ticket for
aldermen elected
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Arrangements for the entertainment
of the Confederate Veterans are prog
ressing rapidly at New Orleans. Money
for the reunion fund is coming in more
freely. and the whole $4,000 will be
raised before the reunion begins
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Some people treat you kindly merely be-
cause molssses catches more flies than
vinegar.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Four Injured in Collision.
CBv the Associated Press. }

Flovilla. Ga, May 4.-Four trainmen
were slightly injured here this morning
in a head-on collision between a freight
and a passenger train on the Southern
Railway. The trains were moving at a
slow rate Of speed and &C together in
the yard limits of Flo No passen-
gers were injured.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Southern League Games.

(By the Associated Press)
At Montgomery r II e
Montgomery ....3 0 0 0 1 0 0 Is >
Nashville :. 30 0 0 1 l 0 0 0 % 5 i
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Princess Louise deserted her family at
Salisbury last December and eloped with
NJ Giron, the tutor of her children.
A recent dispatch from Berlin says
that Saxon court official, with a ply
sician, was at Lindau having received
royal orders to bring the Princess child
TO Dresedn three weeks after its birth.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Southbound passenger train number
three on the Shanendoah Valley division
of the Norfolk and Western Railway
ran into an open switch at Shenandoah
yesterday and crashed into the rear end
of coal train. Fireman AL. Williams.
of Hagerstown, Md, received injuries
from which he died two hours later.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
Lady Principal of Cox College Dead

(By the Associated Press)
Atlanta. Ga. May 4.-Miss Ada Long
acre. lady principal of Cox College since
1887, died at College Park today.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Talking is a good lung exercise. And
that's all most Of 1t is fit for.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
sUPr. JOYFER sPFAKs.
Sudden Death Of Mr.. John L Gardner at Wash
ington.

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Washington, N. c., May 4.-superin-
tendent Jas Y. Joyner spoke here to-
night, closing a strong campaign for
school buildings, involving a bond issue.
John L. Gardner, local contractor.
dropped dead in this city yesterday.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
A Daughter Born to Louise.
CBy the Associated Press.l

Lindau, Bavaria, May 4-Princess Louis
Of SaXony has given birth to a daugh-
ter
The news & observer., 1903-05-05

Mr.. H. c. Flower, of Kansas city, Mo.
is visiting at Cen. ]. s. Cars.
The news & observer., 1903-05-05
American League Games.

CBy the Associated Press }