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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
PoWERs CASE PosrpoNEn,..

Georgetown Ky, May J.-The case against
ex-secretary Of State Calueb Powers, as accee
sorry to the murder of William Goebel three
Years ago, was called to-day for third trial
ton for Judge Cantrill to vacate the bench
The judge took the motion under advisement
Combs and ]. W. Davis. as accessories to the
Goebe murder. were continued AS another
Powers case will not be heard at this term Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
A LA CARNEGIE
millionaire August Spies Gives Me
nominee a Library.

Special to The Journal.
Menominee, Mich, May 5.--August
Spies. a prominent lumberman and paper
manufactures of this city, offered the city
council last night to give Menominee a
public library building and grounds to
cost 100000 providing the city appro-
PIRATES yearly $4,000 for support. The
offer will be accepted at once and the
building erected this summer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
HOARD A STAR
Morningside Triumphed Over Yank-
ton by Only Two Points,
pecial to The journal

Special - - 49,
Sioux City. Iowa. May 5--Morningside
college defeated Yankton college in their
annual field meet here. Go to SO. Hoard
of Yankton was the star athlete, winning
all the long races. In the weight events.
Iankton was outclas5ed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
CONTEST OVER HERMITAGE
Late Major HaIstead's Place at5Minne.
tonka Object Of Litigation.

tonka Object OF litigation.
Major George B. Halstead's Hermitage,
situated on the shore Of upper Lake Min.
netonka- is now the object OF litigation.
Mary III. Porter, a sister of the late major
is the plaintiff and Sarah Pope Halstead
Spencer, another sister. is the defendant,
in an action for the partition of the prop
erty, consisting OF ninety fisG acres. The
plaintiff claims an undivided one-haf In.
terest, and the other parties have some
conflicting claims. The matter is being
heard before Judge Cray.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
$40 FOR A FIGHT

Or. E. F. Green Is Fined tor An Assault
Upon DR.. S. A.
Wright.
DR.. e. P. Green. a dentist pleaded
guilty in municipal court this morning to
charge Of assault and battery upon DR..
S. A Wright, his former partner Judge
Dickinson fined him $40.
Drs. Green and Wright occupied the
same office up to q. few months ago when
Wright opened an office for himself at
514 Nicollet avenue. The two met on
Nicollet avenue Sunday. An alteration
followed which ended by DIR. GREEN'S
striking DIR. Wright
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
ANOTHER GEORGE BENZ

The Man Shot at Butte Not Related to
the ST. Paul Family.
A dispatch from Butte. Mont. printed
in yesterdays j Q Erna1 stated that
George j. Benz. formerly Of st. Paul, and
q nephew of George Benz of the liquor
firm Of George Benz & Co., had been shot
at that place. This was an error so far as
the identity of the victim is concerned
The man shot was not a relative of the
Mr.. Benz of st. Paul and is not known in
that city. The George J. Benz of st. Paul
is still there and has not been at Butte
recently.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05

TERRY, S. D.-The knights of Pythias
and A. o. U. w. have purchased the Will
liam Conner property. consisting of lot
and a two-story frame building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05

MISS MINNIE ALLEN.-Funeral SER
vices for Miss Minnie Allen, who died
Sunday at the family residence. 1888 Thr-
teenth avenue S. will be held from ST.
Paul's Lutheran church Thursday at 80
n. m.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-05
To.day's Canvass
NEUROLOGICAL
A SWEET LIFE ENDS
Funeral. of Mrs. w. II. Wheeler viii

The Funerals of Mrs. w. H. Wheeler Will
Be Held Tomorrow.
The funeral of Mrs, W. H. Wheeler,
who died Monday at the family apart
ments In Hampshire Arms, will take place
at 2:3O, p m. tomorrow from st. Mark s
church. Mrs. Wheeler had been i'll nearly
five weeks, but tho she seemed to know
intuitively from the first that she would
not recover, her condition was not be-
lieved to be alarming until late last week.
when uraemic poisoning set in and she
sank rapidly to the end. Her death takes
one who was warmly esteemed by null
titude of friends for the unselfishness and
sincerity of her character. She was 43
years of age, the daughter of Mrs. H. M.
Whallon Of this city and the sister of
j. F. Whallon and Mrs. George w. Porter
of Minneapolis, and of Mrs. Arthur
.Dickerman of st. Paul. OF her immediate
family she is survived by her husband
and two children. Mrs. Wheeler had re-
sided in Minneapolis about fifteen years,
coming here from the old family home
at Faribault. .ts-.
THOMAS MURPHY, sR., one of the
pioneers Of Minneapolis, died at his resi-
dence. 105 Western avenue. last night at
the age of SIS years. He had been a resi-
dent of Minneap polls for forty seven years
and was closely associated with the early
history of the city. He is survived two
sons. Thomas and E. W., and by three
daughters. Mines. Margaret Fitzgerald
Mary Cain and Cecilia Empy. His wife
also survives him.
Mr.. Murphy was born in County Carlo
Ireland, March II, 1918. and came tt
America in 1876. He settled in New Jer-
sey and was married there in 1850. ST.
years later he came to Minneapolis where
he made his home until the time of his
death.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence of his son, E. w. Murphy, 3O40 Parl
avenue. Wednesday morning. Service!
will be held at the Immaculate Conception
church at 10 o'clock. nIterment will be a
st. Mary's cemetery.
MISS MINNIE ALLEN.-Funeral ser
vices for Miss Minnie Allen, who dice
Sunday at the family residence. 1888 Thir
teenth avenue S.. will be held from st
PANTS Jutharan church .Thurcdav at %
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
Thief Caught. Genuine Gold Brick.

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. c., Dec "a Charlotte
negro named Ed Smith was jailed here
this morning in default of a bond for his
appearance at court Yesterday he Sc
cured job from a colorad woman to
clean "a carpet for her sitting room. While
at this he is charged with going to, her
trunk in an adjoining room and taking a
purse containing 1926. A little boy in the
house gave the alarm and Ed ran. Of
ficer Jeffries wss notified and caught the
man.
Cold weather coming on, and great
deal more work being required IN winter
than summer, the negro janitor OF the city
hall has thrown up his job and white
man has teen elected to supply the va
cancy.
Mr.. w. S. Green. president of the Fen
tress Gold Mining Company. shipped from
the express office here yesterday, gen
uine gold brick, worth exactly one thous-
and dollars. 1t represented the gold run
of four days at the mines, and in addition
to this was a run of $3.50 in copper.
Mr.. w. e. Faison, of Raleigh, spent the
day here on his way to the meeting of the
National Executive Committee, composed
of the national officers of the Junior Or
der, to be held in ST. Louis, beginning
FRIDAY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
ALLEGED Safe Blowers Arrested.
OBy the Associated Press.)

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 9.-The arrest of AL
bert W. Driswold, alias Duncan, and j. E.
Russell, alias Clark, whom the police be
lieve to be two dangerous safe blowers
was made today by local officers, aided by
two detectives from Jacksonville, Fla,
where Driswold and Clark are wanted for
blowing the safe of Cohen Bros, on the
night of December 5. They are also said
to be wanted in Savannah, Ga, on a sim
liar charge. More than $1,000 in money
stick of dynamite, BURGERS tools and a
lady's jacket containing money were
found on the men. They say they are
residents of Brooklyn and are electricians
Driswold has tattoo marks on the left leg
and Russell is crippled in the left hand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
Wilkesboro's Great Loss.

Especial to the News and Observer
North Wilesboro, Dec. 8, '03.-This Sec
ton of the State has received a severe
shock in the sudden death of Mr.. w. NJ.
Asher, which took place here Monday.
He was the wealthiest man IN Wilkes
county and regarded by those who knew
him as one of the strongest men mentally
in the State. He had wonderful fund
of information about his section and its
different enterprises I'D was the safest
adviser about public matters that we have
ever seen. For years chairman OF the
board of county commissioners under the
good days of Democratic county govern
ment, director of the Northwestern
North Carolina Railway and vice presi-
dent of the Savings and Deposit Bank,
his great common sense was in demand
in all matters of public concern. The re-
cent death of DR.. George Doughton AMI
this untimely taking off of Mr.. Absher
are great blows to this county and sec
tiCn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
The News of 3Iaden.
lsnecial to News and observerD


Dublin, N. c., Dec. 9.-Maj. Angus
Mum and wife, of Tar Heel, will move to
Jacks onv.lle, Fla this week. Maj. Mum
is one of Baden county's most highly es-
teemed citizens. He is among the oldest
living alumni of the University of North
Carolina and has devoted most OF his life
10 teaching in Bladen, Cumberland and
Robson counties.
Mr.. James d. Gillian, ST., of White
Hall is in receipt of cablegram stating
that his son, James d. Gillian, Jr., left
Cavilla, Turkey, 1st inst, via Constant
NOBLE en- route home. Mr.. Gillian went
to Turkey last year in the interest OF the
American Tobacco Company, with which
he holds d responsible position. He was
critically Ill for some time, but is now
sufficiently convalescent to start on his
homeWard journey.
Capt Daniel Mum, of Tar Heel Is very
i'll He was one of the bravest among
the brave at the battle of Fort Fisher.
Mr.. S. P McNair, one of Wimingtn's
most prominent wholesale grocers, is
spending a few days at his model farm
near Tar Heel
Mr.. Boykin of Washington, d. c., a
son of the late Judge E. t. Boyl1in IS Wis
ting at DR.. N. Robinson, near Eliza
BEETHOVEN.
Rev. Mr.. Hildreth, Of South Carolina
assisted by Rev. d. ]. Clark, OF Eliza
BEETHOVEN, is conducting a series oil meet
ings in the court house at EllZabethtown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
THE ROAD INTO PAMLICC.
Work Progressing RapidIy---Grading
Complete and Track Laying Begins.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, n. c., Dec. J.-Major Henry
R. Bryan, vice-president of the Pamlico,
Oriental and Western Railroad Company
which connects Craven and Pam4ico
counties, says the work is progressing
rapidly. The grading is complete and
track laid from the junction of the AT
lantic and North Carolina Railroad TO
Neuse river, where the bridge begins. Pile
driving work is now golng on under the
supervision of Samuel Howard, OF this
city. The bridge when completed, will
be one mile one hundred and fifty feet
with two thousand and six hundred piles
in the foundation. A durable steel draw
is on the way and expected TO be in
place by the first of January. The entire
length of the road will be sixty miles, Gov
ering the best and busiest portion OF
Pamlico county. Vice-president Bryan
anticipates the completion of the road
by the middle of June.
Today the force of hands moved across
Neuse river and began clearing right of
way to Oriental, by the way OF Bayboro.
The road extends to Vandemere and other
points beyond.
This is the first railroad that ever
touched Pamlico county. Almost the en-
tire population of mat county are de-
lighted with the Improvement and pro-
gressiveness of their county. BY this
means one Of the best trucking locall-
ties of Eastern North Carolina viii re-
ceive the benefits of quick transporta-
ton of produce to Northern markets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10

carried q couple of bottles on board for
many seasons. Seven years ago Peruna
cured me of bronchial trouble in a few
weeks and gave me such new life and
nerve force that l certainly believe in
telling you of II.
"Giye me my compass and Pcruna
and | will steer clear of wrecks Of ali
kinds and land in port safe and well
with vessel and men, Capt. J.. T.
Carter, 123 10th Avenue, Pensacola,
Florida.
Capt. f. A. Watson, NJ. f., AZ Elizabeth
street, Ottawa, ont, writes:
"Peruna has my neartiest endorse
ment. If there is any place that you
are helpless when i'll it IS on board o
steamer, at sea, miles away from any
assistance. Sometimes two or three of
my men would he sick at one time and
seriously cripple the force, but since we
have learned of the value of Pernna, by
'aking n fe-~ doses they rccuperate very
cTcklv. ~ U.s. = e. coli :, lung
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
NOTICE OF SALE.

BY authority of the last will and tesla
ment of Jefferson Smith, late of Wake
County, N. c., will, on Monday. the
14th day of December, 1903, at IL O'Clock
NJ, at the Court House door Of Wake
County, Raleigh, NJ c., sell to the high
est bidder for cash, that certain tract OF
land being a part of the home place OF
the said Jefferson Smith, which begins at
an Old stump on the road, corner of same
thence N. 10 e. 1850 chains to a pine on
said road, j. S. Johns corner; thence s.
SO degrees e. Is chains to a maple in the
branch, J. S. Johns corner; thence N.
S4A degrees E. chains to @ pine
stump, r. Penny's corner in ]. S Johns
Inc; thence s. 2A degrees w. 26 chains to
a stake, r. Penny's corner: thence S. So
degrees e. 11.76 chains to a stake, r.
Penny's corner; thence N. 21s degrees e.
27.15 chains to stake, r. Penny's corner
in j. S. Johns line; thence S. ssh de-
grees e. 1857 chains to stone. T
Smiths corner In j. S. johns line;
thence S. 21h degrees W. 1874 chains to
a red oak on the branch; thence I'D the
meanders of said branch 1896 chains to a
poplar, Charles Johnson's corner: thence
S. degrees W. 1890 chains to a small
pine and stone, D. T. Bryans corner;
thence N. S51h degrees W. 14.79 chains 70
the colored school property; thence N. 2
degrees w. 3.17 chains to stake; thence
N. 85R degrees w. 317 chains to a stake
in same line: thence N. 2 degrees w.
1913 chains to dogwood, same corner:
thence N. ssh degrees w. $3.50 chains
to the beginning, containing 14O 1-5 acres
d. H. BRYAN,
Executor ]. Smith.
Garner, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
THE cOLoRED METHODISTS.
The North Carolina Conference in
Session at Washington.
(speeial to News and observer.)

Washington, N. c., Dec. 9.-The North
Carolin Conference of the A. NJ. E.
church convened in this city this morn
ing with Bishop c. H. Phillips, D. D., of
Nashville. Tenn, presiding. This is the
thirty-third annual session. Rev. j. w.
Roberts, of Shelby, was elected secretary.
The conference opened with appropriate
exercises and the celebration of the holy
communion. The presiding elders were APP
pointed a committee to appoint the vari-
Gus committees of the conference. The
conference is being we'll attended.
Some time during the session a memorial
service will be held in memory of the
late Bishop ]. A. Beebe, who at the time
of his death was the senior bishop of
this church in America.
This branch of the colored church is
one of the strongest in the United States.
Rev. A. L. Scott is he host of the con-
ference
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
A DEAL IN PHONES
Rumored Division oil
Territory by the Bell
and Interstate.
Special to News and Observer

i Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham n. c., Dec. 9.-There had been
for sometime a rumor that some kind of
deal had been made between the Bell
and the Interstate Telephone companies
by which one of the companies viii get
control of this field. Recently these ru-
mors have become definite, and while
nothing positive can be learned, there
is something in the suggestion being
made.
Your correspondent has seen Mr.. w. w.
Shaw, general manager OF the Interstate
company, and the local manager of the
Bell company, but they both refuse to
give any information. 1t is said by some
parties who are in a position to learn OF
some facts that the two companies have
reached an agreement that will practically
mean a division of the business OF the
State. 1t is said that by this agreement
the Interstate people get control OF the
Durham field, that the Bell will get Raj
eigh or some other good telephone town
and that there is to be division IN all
parts of the State.
While the above is mostly conjecture,
still there is something IN the report.
Sometime ago-two months or more-the
Bell company stopped all of its workmen
in Durham, leaving a partially recon
structed exchange. Since then the sollci-
tor sfor tie Bell company have all quit
work and ask for only such business as
comes its way.
All this adds color to the rumors, and
the fact that both of the managers refuse
either to deny or affirm the stories gives
additiopal weight.
1t is said that some announcement of
the deal will be made by the first of next
month or soou after that time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
Miss Gou!d's Gift Dedicated.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, Dee. 9.-The dedi-
cation of the army Y NJ. G. A. building
at Old Point Comfort, which was present
ed to Fort Monroe by Miss Helen Could
of New York, took place with interesting
ceremonies.
Colonel John Story, commandant OF
Fort Monroe, presided, and addresses
were delivered by General Charles Bird
u. S. A.: Hon. J. Taylor Eilyson. OF
Richmond. William Sloans. New York
and Rear Admiral Wise, IT, S. N.
Miss Gould and her party will return to
New York tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
SOLID GROWTH BY
THE ROAD
Increased Earnings by
the A. & N. C..
Meeting of Directors. Arrangements
for improvements and Purchase
of More Rolling Sleek. Next
Year at MOrehead.
Special to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, N c., Dec. 9.-The directors
of the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road met today full board being pres
ent. Reports for the past five months
showed substantial increase in earnings
of the road. Arrangements were made for
the next summer at Morehead to be the
most brilliant season ever recorded by a
Southern resort. Arrangements were also
made for Improvements of the road and
purchase of additional rolling stock. All
the directors left for their homes tonight
There will be no quorum at the stock
holders meeting tomorrow and conse-
quently no legal action can be taken.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
FLUNG INTO DITCH
To DIE
Bum Caps Stabbed on
His Way Home.
His Mule Went There, and in the
Morning the Desperately
Wounded Man Was
Found.
Especial to News and Observer }


Goldsboro, n. c., Dec. "a farmer,
named Bum Caps, was found in a crlti-
cal condition near the home of Captain
A. L. Sasser, in Fork township, this coun-
ty. early this morning. Capps was found
in a roadside ditch by his son, who had
started to town to look for his father.
After having been severely lacerated with
a knife and thrown into the ditch tic
die he had lain there all night and was
unconscious from weakness, occasioned
by loss of blood. His son went immediate
IL to the home of Mr.. d. A. Sasser, where
he telephoned for medical aid DR.. Theo.
L. CHM answered the summons and has
gone to the scene to dress the wounds.
Caps lives near the old Atkinson mill
in the lower edge of Johnston county. He
came to the city yesterday to trade and
was on his way back home when he met
with such terrible experience. Some
time during the night his mule and cart
went home and were found by the family
early this morning. His oldest son took
the same team and started back to the
city to hunt his father. When he reached
the scene described above he saw evidence
of a scuffle in the road and stains of
blood which the light rain had not washed
out. BY the blood he traced his father
to the ditch.
In the absence of any evidence as to
the cause of the intended murder the
theory is advanced that Capps had been
to town to sell cotton and was on his
way back home when he was attacked
end robbed. 1t is expected that Caps,
when. he regains consciousness, will clear
up the mystery His condition is such
now that his recovery is considered doubt
fu1
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
More Detectives on Wentz Case.
CBy the Associated Press

Richmond, Va, Dec. "a May King,
Ky, special says:
Six extra Pinkerton detectives have ar.
rived at Big Stone Gap to go to work on
the millionaire Wentz mystery.
1t is now believed that if murdered at
all, Young VENTS body was hidden under
some dwelling near backwoods settle
ment. This theory is based on the fact
that the country was so carefully searched
that his body would have been revealed
almost certainly had it been disposed of
in any other way. Hundreds of persons
still disbelieve that Young Wentz was
murdered. On the contrary, they believe
that he is somewhere alive and well and
will enc day be restored to his family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
NOTICE OF SALE.
Garner, N.
11-13-t.d

Under and by virtue of Judgment OF
the Superior Court of Wake County rem
dered at October Term, 19O3 the under
signed will expose to public sale on the
premises to the highest bidder, on
MONDAY. THE 21sT DAY OF DEcTM-
Der. 1903.
at IL O'Clock M, that certain lot or parcel
OF land IN the City of Raleigh situate at
the Northeast corner of the intersection
OF Wilmington and EdentoD Streets
fronting 21O feet more or less on Whining
ton Street and los feet. more or less. 90
Edenton Street, and known as the SKIN
ner residence; The lot will be offered FOR
sale first in ,two separate lots, and smme-
dlately thereafter as one lot.
Terms of Sale: CASH. Inquiry may oe
made of either of the undersigned Tor
particulars.
Although the sale is for cash. the pur-
chaser can have indulgence as TO the
greater part OF the purchase money
G. M. BUSBEE.
r. II. BUSBEE.
Commissioners.
November IA. 1903. tbs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
FRACTURED HIS SKULL.
F. P. Avery Assaulted by a Workman
He Had DISCHARGED.
Especial to News and Observer)

New Bern, N. c., Dec 9.-Alderman f.
P. Avery, foreman of the A. and N. C.
shops, was assaulted and seriously injured
by John Odum, discharged workman,
who had been employed as a timer.
1t il, said that Odum had appeared at
the shops in an intoxicated condition and
with a fixed purpose of making trouble.
He insulted Avery, and as the latter
started to resent it. picked up soldering
iron and struck him on the head, fractur-
ing the skull. The doctor says Avery S
condition is critical, and Odum, who is in
iail. will be held awaiting results.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
SAID SHE'D SEEK DEATH.
Seventeen-Year Old Daughter of John
Ray Disappears.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Asheville, N c., Dec. "a special from
Waynesvile this evening says the seven
teen-year-old daughter of John Ray, living
near Ferguson, on Pigeon River, twelve
miles from here, left home last night
while the rest of the family were at sup
per- 1t was at first supposed that she
had eloped with a young man in the neigh
borhood. But later a note was found on
the mantel stating she was going to
drown herself. The river is being dragged
for the body, which was not found at 2
O'Clock this evening. Some think that the
note was simply a ruse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-10
Notice of Sale.

Under the provisions Of a mortgage deed
made to me by Thomas N. Bryant and wife,
and registered in the Registers Office Of
Wake County, Book l3l, page 463, / will
expose to public sale to the highest bidder
at the County Court House door, on Satur-
day, the 10Th day OF December, 1908, at IL
O'Clock NJ, certain house and lot on North
East Street, North Of Polk Street, fronting
26 Ia feet on East Street and running back
2l0 feet, adjoining the lots of o. p. Hay
and others.
Terms of Sale: CASH.
C. NJ. BUSBEE, Trustee.
November Is. 1908.
ll-iY-3Ud