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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
FIRST STEPS TOWARD THE
UNION OF THREE CHURCHES
The Methodist Protestant, the Congregational and
the United Brethren Meet and Launch
the Movement.

tian" should be given the proposed con-
solidated churches.
The work done at this, it's first ses-
sion, was necessarily of a preliminary
nature, but Mr.. McCulloch says that the
movement was fairly launched. and de-
cided steps taken towards a union. 1t
was decided to form a general council
with which each Of the denominations
should affiliate. Representatives of the
three churches will meet again in May,
in Washington. Before any final action
is taken the general conference of the
three denominations will have to approve
the conclusions reached by the General
Council.
Among prominent men present at the
Pittsburg Conference were: DR.. Wash
ington Gladden. Dr. Ward. editor of the
Independent and DR., Dunning, editor of
the Congregationalist
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
NEW LIBRARY PRESENTED.
Booker Washington's Conservative Utterances
Surprise the rortherners
(By the Associated Press.)


Newport News, Va, April 2S.-In the
presence of a distinguished assemblage,
including Robert C. Ogden and a number
of his associates of the Southern Educa-
tion Conference; DR.. Arthur T. Hadley,
president of Yale University; Mrs. Coils
p. Huntington and several personages of
prominence in the world of letters, the
new Huntington Library was formally
presented to the trustees of the Hampton
Normal and Agricultural Institute this
afternoon.
To better accommodate the large au-
dience, the crowd being greater than was
expected, the incidental exercises We're
held in the gymnasium auditorium. The
occasion marked the 35th anniversary of
the institution.
The exercises commenced with an in
spection of the cadets in ranks, the pro-
gram OF oratory readings, musical selec-
tions, etc. following, in which the stud
ents displayed their varied accomplish
ments.
DR.. Hadley and Booker T. Washington
were the principal speakers, the former
discussing at some length the significance
of the educational movement in the
Southern States to which the conference.
over which DR.. r. G. Ogden presides, is
so conspicuously devoting itself
Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee In
stitute, surprised the many New Eng
landers and New Workers here with some
views on the race problem in the South
in his speech. The solution of the great
race rpoblem, he argued. is not in the
abuse of the South by the North. not in
the abuse of the North by the South,
not i'll condemning the negro. nor in the
negro's cursing the white man, not in
colonization, OF in deportation, not in
amalgamation or extenuation, but it is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
The Mississippi Gets Pulled Up,
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, April 27.-The Mississippi
River at Memphis has reached stage OF
"a feet, one foot above the danger line.
but will rise but little more with th4
water now in sight as the river at Cairo
has been falling for the past three days.
In the Vicksburg and New Orleans dis
tricts the decline continues slowly.
The stage at Vicksburg Monday morn
ing was 45.S feet, O.S foot above the
danger line, and at New Orleans 1873
feet 2.S feet above the danger line. but
fall of 1.6 feet from the stake at the
flood crest
The fall continue to fall at Atchafalaya.
The Ouachita and Red south of Shreve-
port will also continue to fall but pre-
cautionary measures are still necessary
along the latter river.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Victor Emmanuel Buses Edward
(By the Associated Press.l

Rome, April 27.-King Edward arrived
here from Naples this afternoon and was
received by King Victor Emmanuel in
person, who escorted the visiting sover-
eign through the densely packed streets.
Their majesties received great popular
ovation.
King Edward. who was standing on the
platform of his railroad car when the
train reached the station, descended
alone, almost before the train stopped,
King Victor Emmanuel stepped quickly
forward and the two monarchs embraced
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
WILL SURPRISE PUBLIC
Because the Watts Bill Was Substitu-
ted for the London Bill.
INTENDED TO APPLY TO ONLY4 COUNTIES
But There Is No Ambiguity in the Section and
Expressly Says Any Station or
Other Place Within Said
State"

Senator Henry A. London, of Chat
ham, who was in the city yesterday to
attend the Raney-Denson wedding, said:
did you know that the London bill,
substantially as first introduced, except
the NTH section, is now a law?
NO. was the reply. rs it?"
THE anti-jug feature seems to be a
law for all prohibition counties in the
State, Incorporated as section two in
an act entitled An Act to prohibit the
manufacture, sale and importation of Ii
quors in Cleveland, Cabarrus, Mitchell
and CASTOR counties. 1 had never heard
anything about 1t until / examined an
act published In last weeks Concord
Times. Section two of that act entitled
for the benefit of three counties so i'm
pressed me as being in the exact words of
the anti-jug provision of the London bill
that | got out copy of that bill, and
saw that it was word for word taken
from the London bill. If 1t is not a law
for the whole State, it certainly reads
so on its face.
The following editorial. which will ap-
pear this week in Senator London's pa
per, the Chatham Record gives the full
story which will be in the nature of a
surprise to the whole State:
THE last Legislature passed an anti
Jug law that seems to be applicable to
all the counties of the State, in which
the sale of liquors is prohibited This
will be surprise to the public and even
to nearly all the members of the Legis-
lature themselves. 1t is contained in an
act, being section thereof entitled An
act to prohibit the manufacture, sale
and importation of liquors in Cleve-
land. Cabarrus, Mitchell and CASTOR
Counties
This act was published In last week S
issue OF the Concord Times, and on
reading il we arc inclined to think that
its second section is of general applica-
tion to all the prohibition counties of
the State and not merely to Cleveland
Cabarrus, Mitchell and CASTOR. This
section is an exact copy of section of
the London BILL known as the anti
jug law section, and is in the following
words:
"'Section 2 That the place where
delivery of any spirituous. malt vim
Gus. fermented or other intoxicating
liquors is made in the State of North
Carolina, shall be construed and
held to be the place of sale thereof,
and any station or other place within
said State to which any person. firm,
company or corporation shall ship or
convey any spirituous malt vinous,
fermented or other intoxicating Ii
quors for the purpose of delivering
the same to a purchaser, shall be
construed to be the place of sale;
Provided this section shall not be
construed to prevent the delivery of
any spirituous, malt. vinous' fer
mented or other intoxicating liquors
to druggists in sufficient quantities
for medical purposes only.
THE language of the above section is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Robb Succeeds Tyner.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, April 27.-Charles II
Robb. of Vermont. assistant attorney for
the Department of Justice, has been APP
pointed assistant attorney general fol
the Postoffice Department to fill the place
vacated by James n. Tyner.
Postmaster General Payne today for
warded to Attorney General Knox addi-
tional information regarding the abstruc-
tion OF papers from the Assistant At
torney Generals office last Tuesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29

and kissed each other four times. the
Italian King saying quite audibly in
English;
"I welcome you with all my heart to
Rome"
The crowds along the route followed
by the Kings numbered 400 900 including
10 900 to 10000 British and great many
Americans as shown by the number Of
stars and stripes displayed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Towne Speaks at a Banquet.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, April 27.-The annual din
ucr of the Brooklyn Democratic Club, to
commemorate the anniversary of the
birth of James Monroe and which had
been spoken of as a Harmony dinner"
was held at the Germania Club rooms
tonight. There were about $50 persons
present. Herman A. Metz, president of
the club, presided, and those at the
guests table included Charles A. Towne,
of Minnesota, and James l.. slayden, Of
Texas.
Mr.. Towne responded TO the toast:
"The Democracy of the West"
When some men know their duty they
try to dodge it by asking advice
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29

in honest, sympathetic cooperation be-
tween the races.
The formal presentation of the library
followed the address.
Archer Huntington in pleasing speech
turned over the keys of the building to
r. c. Ogden, the president of the board
of trustees. In behalf of the school
President Ogden made felicitous speech
of acceptance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Oak Ridge Shuts Ont Lenoir.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Kernersville, n. c., April 2S.-In one
of the most beautiful games of the season
the Oak Ridge Institute boys defeated
the Lenoir College boys here today by a
score of to 0. The game was doubly
remarkable in that Warren shut out the
visitors without a hit. and that the home
team played the game without an error
score r. n. T.
YAK Ridge institute ............. 3 II 0
LChoAl 1OifSSS '...s...... ........ !
Batteries: Oak Ridge. Warren and
Nelson; Lenoir College. Moser and Barb
Umpire, Mr.. Donnell. Time of game 30
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Especial to News and ObserverD

Greensboro, n. G., April Is
There was held in Pittsburg, Pa, last
week conference of very great impor-
tanee to the Methodist Protestant. the
Congregational and theUsaited Brethren
churches. Rev. ]. F. MNcunoch. of this
city. who was one of committee of fif-
teen from the Methodist Protestant
church Of the United States. in attend
ance nPon the conference. has Just re-
turned. He says the object of the meet
ing was to devise a plan by which these
denominations could be united under one
government. and become virtually one
church in name and faith
The original design was to also en-
brace the Christian church. but it de-
clined to consider the question. unless
II was first agreed that the name Chris
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
QUESTION OF ELLIS SANITY.
The Proceedings to Determine it Will be Con-
tinued.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, April 2S.-Supreme Court
Justice Giegerich today refused an appli-
cation TO dismiss the proceedings againct
William b. Ellis, the North Carolina
pablishers whose sanity is questioned.
The examination to determine whether
or not Ellis is insane will be continued
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Special Train to Greensboro.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer)
Chapel Hill, n. c.. April 2S-There will
be a special train from Chapel Hill to
Greensboro Thursday, April both, on ac-
count of Virginia and Carolina game. A
large crowd of Carolina rooters will go
The round trip is one dollar and a half
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
II SWITZERLAND MAYOR.
he is the Choice of Henderson for That Official
Position.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Henderson, N. c., April 2S.-At q con-
vention of the citizens held heer tonight
Mr.. L. J. Switzerland was nominated for
mayor over Mr.. H. D. Powell by a vote
of 143 to 10S. The nomination was made
unanimous on motion OF Mr.. Powell and
Mr.. Switzerland will be elected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
The Carnival at Washington,

Especial to News and Observer)
Washington, N. c., April 2S.-washing-
ton is in the throes of a carnival. The
whole city is decorated and there is
hot contest on for Queen of the Carnival.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
Mr.. C. F. Warren Ill.

Especial to News and Observer)
Washington N. c., April 28.-Mr.
Charles f. Warren, of this city, well
known throughout the State, is critically
i'll at his home here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29
HEARD TIE BULLET HISS.
Another Most Graphic Report-Two Suspicious
Strangers Seen at Goldsboro.

(Speciag to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., April 2S-Thc town
of LaGrange. fourteen miles from this
city on the Atlantic and North Carolina
Railroad, which had sensational shoot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-29

(By the Associated Press.) J
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Picture Cushions.

Picture cushions are very popular
made from blue prints" photographed
IN cloth. Five by eight inches is a IA
rorite size, and if one entire side is
covered with the photographs they are
held together by a narrow blue ribbon
,eather-stitched. The back of the cush-
on is blue linen or denim, and wide
.ibbon the shade of the narrow is used
for an edge ruffle. A clever arrange
nent is to use five of the photos, at the
corners and centre, fastening them to
the foundation OF blue linen with scar
ct silk couched 'on to simulate rope,
with anchors embroidered on each of
the four sides between the photo
graphs. The edge of the cushion is
finished with heavy scarlet cord tied
at each corner with tassels.
If you have q bachelor friend proud
Of his Scotch ancestry, get him to
sketch you the tartan plaid of his clan,
then make him n cushion cover in silk
ribbons like his ain bonny plaidie."
Another old fashion being revived at
present is the needlework known as
1arned net, and nothing makes prettier
bureau scarfs. A fine white cotton
floss is more serviceable than silk, and
some pretty covers have been seen
worked in colors, one done in pastel
colorlngs being especially attractive.
TO the economical girl the statement
that hundreds of barrels of swamp
"cat-tails" are shipped to England
every year should serve as an incentive
to gather her cushion filling rather
than pay three or four parties for
plucking 1t for her. The downy moss
Of the head Of the cat-tail is used for
filling high-prlced cushions and well
repays the slight effort needed to Sc
cure 1.-THE Pilgrim.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

graceful and adds distinction to the de-
sign which is both novel and good.
The materials selected for the model
are violet broadcloth, velvet in n deeper
shade and cream lace with trimming
of silk braid, but various equally as
effective combinations might be sug-
gested and the yoke and cuffs can
be made of one material when pre-
fcrred. The broad box pleat at the
front, the slight blouse over the shaped
belt and the yoke and gauntlet cuffs
are all features worthy of special men
ton.
The waist lining is smoothly fitted
and closes at the centre front. over it
are arranged the shaped yoke, the
bloused fronts and back and the cape
of the box pleat, the yoke at the left
shoulder seam. The sleeves are the
latest, with the full puffs above deep
cuffs cut in gauntlet style. At the
waist is belt that Is pointed at the
front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and one
half yards twenty-one inches wide,
four yards twenty y-seven inches wide,
or two and three-fourth yards forty
four inches wide, with three-fourth
yards of velvet, three-eighth yards of
all-over lace and eight yards of braid
to trim as illustrated.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
An Unprontable Convert.

In Burmah the drum major of an
infantry regiment, noted for his steadi.
ness, good humor and constant atten.
ton to his duties, one day suddenly
disappeared from the barracks at Ran
COON. At first 1t was supposed that
he had gone on spree in the town,
and he would turn up when his mad fit
was over, but as day after day passed
and no news came of him 1t was at last
assumed that he had gone off in one Of
the American ships which called at
tnat port, 1t being no unusual thing
for soldiers at Rangoon TO desert in
this way. About eight months after
ward n native Burmese came to the
barracks one morning and by means
of the regimental interpreter made II
known that he had been sent by a
phoonghee native priest from n neigh
boring Buddhist monastery in the for
est to say that there was an English
soldier there whom they wished to get
rid Of. An escort was despatched and
brought back no less parsonage than
the absentee drum major. The only
explanation he had to give was that
the spirit of adventure seiZing him one
day. he had taken n fowling piece and
gone into the jungle to shoot. Com
ing across the monastery, the phoon-
ghees had behaved Hospitality to him.
and had allowed him TO sleep there
that night. During the night the fancy
seized him to become Buddhist, and
making known his desire to the COM
munity next morning he was accepted.
For a few months all went well. He
remained quietly indoors absorbed In
the study of Buddhist mysteries, which
had a peculiar fascination for him.
But after a time the demon of unrest
began to stir him up again. He made
repeated incursions into the Jungle
and each time returned laden with
game. The taking of any form of AMI
nal life is contrary to the principles OF
Buddhism. and the phoonghees expos
tulated with him, but without avail;
so, finding him an improbable convert,
they got rid of him by communicating
with his reglment.-Golden Penny.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Fascinating at Forty.

1t is when she has passed the fourth
decade that woman is now said to be
most dangerous to the susceptibility Of
the other sex, says writer in the Phil
adelphia Inquirer. Her face may have
lines that "sweet and twenty regards
with dismay, her figure may be fuller
than "sweet seventeen calls grace
full; 1t may even be that art has to step
in where nature fails in the matter
hair and complexion, but it is manner
which tells. In carriage, in interest, in
thought, the woman Of forty at the
present day is as young as her daugh-
ter less than half her years, but her
mind is better balanced, her judgments
are clearer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28

was made is of cream flannel with
trimming of fancy braid and handsome
buttons. but all wasting materials are
appropriate and the designs suits the
gown as we'll as the separate blouse.
The waist consists of the fitted lining,
which can be used or omitted as pre-
ferred, the fronts and the back, over
which the yoke collar Is arranged
The back is plain, but the fronts are
tucked to yoke depth and blouse slight
ly over the belt. The sleeves are the
latest shown and include deep pointed
cuffs above which they form full puhs.
At the neck is a pretty stock, with
suggestion of the clerical idea found
in the tab at the front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is five and three
eighth yards twenty-one inches wide,
four and one-hklf yards twenty-seven
.nches wide, or two and three-elghth
yards forty-four inches wide.
Shirt waists made with pointed capes
and detachable tunics are among the
attest novelties offered. The one IL
ustrated in the large drawing Is made
If pale blue yelling with antique lace
lyed to match and can be made with
he cape and tunic, as illustrated. or
plain. as shown in the small sketch.
when preferred. When made with the
ape and skirt portions 1t becomes
mited to outdoor as well as inds)r
wear, and is appropriate for all the
Ieason's material. When plain 1t be-
zones a simple shirt waist and is
mited to the fabrics used for the
purpose.
The waist consists OF the fitted foun-
iation. on which are arranged the
ronts and back of the waist proper,
he cape, tunic and sleeves. The back
If the waist is plain. but the fronts
ire tucked from the shoulders to yoke
lepth, so providing becoming fulness
'ver the bust The cape is cut In deep
points over the shoulders and is square
icross the back. The sleeves are
ucked above the elbows and are full
below and the tlnic is cut In points
It both back and front.
The quantity of material required
or the medium size IL five and one
onrth yards twenty-one inches wide.
i've yards twenty.seven inches wide.
,r two and reven-eighth yards forty
our inches '7ide,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
Women In High Positions.

One of the largest railroad corpora
tlons in this country has decided that
the female stenographers in its employ
will not be allowed to qualify for pro-
motion. nor shall they be eligible for
It's pension list This is sweeping de-
clsion, and probably represents senti-
ment other than that of the corpora
ton. Fifty years ago no one imagined
that woman could be n stenographer,
and the idea of their entering the ranks
Of men to compete in heavier brain
work would have been regarded as ri
1iculous. 1t cannot be said that they
have conquered every branch of en-
deavor. but they have done wonders in
the third of century. and they may
even dissipatei the prejudice of this
western railway corporation before the
half of the present century is reached.
The reason for their exclusion may
come from the employees. The aggres-
siveness of women has in a number OF
Instances led to combinations of their
kind of self-defense movement which
can scarcely be criticised severely. for
the women have pushed the men out of
some occupations which formerly be:
longed to them exclusively. The ma
lority of clerical railroad positions can
hardly be said to be beyond the ca2ac-
lty Of bright, brainy women; the man
ngement. however, may have inferred
that those selected for the higher
offices are often drawn from these cler-
lcal departments, and these have been
notable instances of such cascs,-Balti-
more American.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1903-10-28
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Zibeline is the height of chic for the
promenade.
Moonlight-blue is one of the new
shades of chiffon.
For afternoon wear nothing ap-
proaches broadcloth.
Emerald green velvet makes a stun
ming reception dress.
Black velvet bands are becomingly
worn around the neck.
Velveteen may be made into trot-
toir or an evening dress.
Passementerie ornaments of varying
lengths will be used on coats and CO.'S
tunes of all kinds.
"A bunch of lily-of-the valley blossoms
and leaves is the design for the front
of bead chatelaine bag.
The cape bolero with its wide, short
sleeves is picturesque garment in
great favor with the young.
"Collarine" is now shown In every
combination, with alternating strips of
white, as well as all black.
There are many panels on the new
gowns, and often their edges are
finished with the drop trimmings.
1t is simply a matter of choice as TO
which length of coat is most becoming
to you. for all lengths are fashionable.
Pearl and gold will divide first hon
ors in button garniture next season
with the crocheted variety close sec.
ond.
Camel's hair zlbellne grows I'm favor
every day. The merchants are con-
stantly receiving new invoices Of 1t in
varying patterns.
One must study the style of gown
with which hat is to be worn as well
as the face which wears II. No woman
would think Of wearing Gainsbor-
ough with tailored gown.
For evening wear or formal after
noon occasions novel hair ornaments
come in the form OF bow knots, made
of closely meshed sequin galloons.
about an inch wide, in the metallic eff
fects.
Black ribbon will be feature In au-
tumn costumes. Some of the import
ed gowns have line of black fnille
ribbon bordering the foot of the skirts.
Others have two rows OF the double
skirt. but this tends to lessen the
height. ......--- .....---..---.---.