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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
FRED A. BEACH SURRENDERS.
The Alleged Embezzlcr Says He is
Tired Dodging the Officers.

Fort Worth, Texas, May 3.-Fred
A. Beach, who is wanted in Chicago,
on a charge of embezzlement of $12,-
600, surrendered himself to Chief of
Police Rea today. He said that he
was tired of lodging the officers. The
crime Beach said, was committed in
January, 1908. Chief of Police
O'Neill, of Chicago, had been COM
municated with and notified Chief
Rea that an officer had been sent for
Beach. Beach has recently been OPP
Grating a coffee store in Dallas and
has been going under the alias OF
Collins.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT U. N. G
Four will Graduate This Wcck-Ad-
dress by DR.. l.. j. Picot.

This week the four successful sem
Tors of the Medical Department of the
University of North Carolina at Raj
eigh will receive their diplomas. The
graduating exercises will take place at
Chapel Hill Thursday night The
young gentlemen completing the
course are: Messrs. M. @. Guthrie,
Southport. N. c.; T.. l.. Sharpe, States
Vile, N. c.; j. II. Stanley, Jr., Four
Oaks; A. p. Willis, Mars Hill.
DR.. l.. j. Picot, of Littleton, N. G.
will deliver the literary address to the
class. His subject viii be, What Shall
the Doctor Do?"
The prospects for another session
are most hattering. More students
will be present at the opening than
have attended any previous session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Five More Tax Districts.

Five more districts voted local tax
yesterday, Spencer, in Rowan county,
and four more districts in Guilford
county: The elections in Guilford
were described as the biggest stroke
vet for local tax in that county set
Ting it easily at the head OF the col
umn. BY the election the schools of
the localities will get an additional
income of $4,000 per year, while
Morehead township will bet an imme-
date gift of $3.50 from a special fund
made available by the general edu-
cation board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
AUDITORIUM SUBSCRIBERS PAY
The Company Will Erect An Auditor.
ium as Well as Remodel Theatre

The suits against various subscrib-
ers to the funds of the Auditorium
company have all been withdrawn as
the matter has been settled out of
court.
After Investigating the matter the
subscribers found that their subscrip-
ton was due, and that the purpose of
the company was to have an auditor
,um in addition to the remodelling of
the Academy of Music. This being so
the matter was closed up and the sub
scriptions are being paid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Judge Shepherd Does Not Appear.

In speaking to Judge Shepherd yes
terday about the PEBBLES contempt
matter, he stated that he did not APP
pear in the matter at all.
The statement that he will appear
he says, is incorrect. The report that
ne would appear for the Robson law
Jers was generally talked at Fayette-
vile this week
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Democratic Mayor Reelected.

st. Paul, Mimi, May 9.-Robert A
Smith, Democrat, was reelected
mayor today by large plurality over
Colonel Frederick p. Wright, Repub-
lican. Mayor Smiths plurality may
run as high as 5000 The vote was
unusually heavy for a municipal cleo
ton. The Democrats probably will
have a majority Of common council.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
AT Pilot Mills Church.

At Pilot Mills Baptist church last
night Rev. j. T. Edmondson preached
to a large congregation a sermon of
great power. Forty or fifty penitents
went forward to be prayed for. Mr..
Edmondson will continue TO preach
during this meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Death of an Infant.

Mrs. John f. Johnson, of this city,
was notified yesterday of the death of
her little grand-niece. Mildred, the in
FAINT child of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Knight, at McBee, S. G. The burial
will take place at Cary today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Coon" Cut "IIceIs."

Henry Eason. a darkey. generally
known as Coon" hit Ellis Dunston,
known as Heels" over the head last
night with a bottle and cut him in
the back with the broken pieces of
the same bottle. Coon was locked
up in the guard house and Heels"
went home. The fracaS took place
on Wilmington street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
One Charter Yesterday.

The Thomas p. Wright Company, of
Elizabeth City, was Incorporated yes
terday in the Secretary of States Of
ace, to manufacture and deal in sup
plies for gas and water works. The
capital stock is $1,000, subscribed by
Thomas p. Wright, II. G. Tunis and
X. b. Lewis, of Elizabeth City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
The HiidE'up Mansion Robbed.

Mr.. w. r. Hildrup who is at pres
ent living in Raleigh having leased
the elegant Boylan place, has receiv-
ed information that his residence in
Strondsburg, Pa, has been robbed.
The Jeffersonian gives these particu-
lars:
when Caretaker p. M. Arnold, of
Analomnk, went to make his weekly
inspection of the handsome Hildrup
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
or the Track.

Yesterday morning just after the
S:45 morning train on the Southern
passed, one of the cars of a freight
train got off the track about where
the famous rotten-tie wreck occurred
a year ago. The 1890 passenger train
was delayed a few minutes thereby.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Three Hangings on June is.

Governor AycocK yesterday set
June 18th as the date for the execu-
ton of three murderers in different
parts OF the State, Adam Hunt at Rox-
boro, Archie Lipscomb at Oxford, and
VIM. r. Mum at Fayetteville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Masonic.

A special meeting of William G..
Hill Lodge, No. 218, A. F. and A. NJ,
will be held this wednesday, even
ing at o'clock. Work in third de-
gree. All Masons in good standing
invited to attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Georgia Peaches Begin to Move.
lBv the ASSOCIATED Press.

lBy the Associated Press.)
Triton, Ga, May 4.-Mr. c. j. Aus
tin shipped the first of the 1904 crop
of peaches today. Ten crates were
consigned to an Atlanta firm. Last
wear Mr.. Austin shipped the first
Georgia peaches May 13, and i'm 1902
made the first shipment fr1ni the
State on May End.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Death of Retired Officer.
(By the Associated Press. }

Jacksonville. Fla, May 3.-Col. NJ
A. Cochran, u. s. A., (retired) late
Colonel of the Sixth infantry, died
here tonight from the effects of
stroke of paralysis. The body will be
sent TO Washington tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Attention Hook and Ladder Co. No. /

There will be a very important
meeting of the Hook and Ladder com
pany tonight at o'clock sharp. Every
member is urged to be present.
j. w. MANGUM, Foreman.
E. b. PARISH, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
JONES * POWELL DISSOLVE.
Mr.. Jones Thereupon Sells the Ice,
Coal and Wood Business TO
johnson a Johnson.

One of the oldest and most reliable
firms in Raleigh for years has been
the firm of Jones & Powell. 1t has
dissolved. Mr.. Jones succeeding to
the business. Thereupon he sold the
wood, coal and ice business and
privileges thereunto belonging, to
Johnson & Johnson, who will con-
tinue the business.
Mr.. Jones will close up the business
His health is not good and he will
shortly go to some springs for rest
and recreation. His many friends
will wish him early restoration to
perfect health. Mayor Powell, a sue
cessful and enterprising business man.
has no plans that he is yet ready to
make public. He will engage in ac-
tive business and succeed in 1t, too.
Speaking about the fact that john
son q Johnson had bought out the
business Of Jones 81 Powell, last night
Mr.. A. r. d. Johnson said:
1--WE have bought the coal, wood
and ice business of Jones 81 Powell,
including their privileges on railroad
property for handling the business.
We will continue the coal and wood
business at the same place where
Jones 81 Powell have heretofore con-
Quoted it as we'll as at our yard at
the foot of Hargett street. For the
information Of the public we state
there will be no increase in the price
of ice, and having the combined ia
cilitieS of both firms we expect to be
able to give to the public more
prompt and efficient ice delivery than
heretofore, and such as shall merit
the patronage of the people OF
Raleigh
Announcement.
In making the sale above to the
Messrs Johnson l Will state that /
reserved our warehouse between the
Seaboard Air Line tracks and West
streets. capable of holding dozen
carloads of grain and feed, which |
propose to have put in good repair
and stocked at an early date, and the
yards adjoining stocked with lumber,
shingles and laths, all for sale at
lowest jobbing and retail prices-after
short stay at the Springs as ad-
viSed by the doctors.
Correspondence solicited.
]. A. JONES,
Successor to Jones q Powell.
Raleigh. n. c..
Office 107 Fayetteville street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
Oldest Printer Dead.
(Ry the associated Press.)

(By The AssOciated Press.)
Milford, Mass, May 3.-James G
Cook, known as the Oldest practica
printer in the United States, if not II
the world, died here today of ole
age in his S7th year. Mr.. Cook wa:
the senior proprietor OF the Milford
Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05
WHEN IN NEW YORK
Hotel Woodward
Broadway at 55th Street.

"A New Hotel OF steel and fre-p proof
construction. catering only to refined
patronage. Located but u few blocks
from principal shops and theatres.
Restaurant handsomest I'm City, and
service of the highest order.
Il. ID. GREEN, Manager,
Formerly Hotel jefferson, Richmond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-05

Demand for Blue Ribbon Lemon
and Vanilla Extracts, largest ever
known. Why? Best ever rnade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-27
for NOVEMBER 27, 1904

a ride o1isly small price for 1t pictured all -o- ot
shadow shapes lurking the banks under ta- .r
arch of overhanging trees. And then, to add 1
TO the situation. far of up the lake q loon lava .l
hideollslv and mockinglv But It served a ---- -a
break the tension CarnabvS nerves and ,,l.. IN
oath of impotence al his cosvaricc he swung --
into the narrow channel feeling the way aluo-. .--h
the oars. and keeping sharp lookout ahead To
his Straining gaze 1t seemed though the --.-r
would never widen and let him out from
those narrow walls OF backness that shut Keep
him prisoner, but at last he saw ahead Dr.
of the gloom. and knew that in two stroke he
would be the broad surface OF the urI.. axe
He gave a shout OF relief with heart -.-- The
Loaf rushing forward and even as he did So - av-
his head gave way. and something drcpprC owns
war OUT of the dark into the stern OF the boat sv
was. the boat careened with the shoc< and The
water streamed in the thwarts Instr. ---,Iv
Carnaby flung himself to side and wiz. "a tug
brought the boat 10 even keel Then Be- t-.-.-.d
the and drawing his huntng-k knife bra,ed himself
with strong muscles for the onslaught of tbs .s-e
that had so suddenly taken passage with 5-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-27

With the cessation of his labor Carnaby became
conscious that he chilled the marrow, his hands
too numb unooscn the strings of his tobacco
pouch and his teeth ligging away like Castanets
The prospect of that long pull back to camp up
before him with anything except alluring distinct
ness 1t useless, though to attempt a fire there
in the open. and he was about to make the best he
could of the situation when he remembered that a
little way back up the trail stood deserted shack,
tcnantcss and fororn, but still place where he could
light fire. and have a bit of warmth and a smoke
before he started back.
With no great difficulty he struck this trail and
reached the cabin. One room of the two partly
fallen in and from it he gathered quantity OF loose
shingles. They not dry but with his hunting
knife he split them up and eventually flame lickered
i7to life the damp hearth and soon was leaping
merrily up the chimney-throat.
With his back the fire and steamng in the heat,
a grateful sense of warmth and comfort Pervaded
Carnabv's body and sent little tingles OF reVlvlng
animation through his stiff fingers With chair or
blanket his situation would not be 50 bad he thought
The room was bare of any furniture, but in one
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
Bill Popular
With All Classes
Counsel for Brewers Association
and Representatives Of W. 6.
T. U. Ask lis Passage.

Washington. Jan. 2o.--The house
committee on judiciary today granted
a hearing on the Hepburn-Dolliver biil
to give the state police power over or
lginai packages OF the liquor shipped
into the state for use. Robert Grail
Of Baltimore. general counsel for the
United States Brewers Association,
said the bill was the most important
measure presented TO congress since
the Civil war and asked ampie time
for lts consideration, Rev. e. G. Din
widdic, representing the American Anti
saloon League. said the legislation was
necessary.
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. legisla'
tive superintendent, OF the National W.
C. r. U.. pleaded for the passage OF
the bill In behalf OF the mothers Of the
country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
FIRE TEST SUCCEEDS
WITH POSTAL CLERKS

Chicago Jan. 20.--Followlng an
alarm of fire in the temporary main
postofiice on the lake front nearly 100
tons Of mail matter and 20 stamp can
ceiling machines. weighing half a ton
each, have been carried out of the
building In four minutes The army Of
clerks learned the alarm was false
one, sent in to test the efficacy of the
FIRE drill. Two hundred persons were
buying stamps or posting letters when
Custodian Nagi sent in the fire alarm
In less than three minutes after the
sounding of the gong, seven lines Of
hose had been attached and streams OF
water were being directed along the
tloor much to the discontinue of the
spectators.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
PIONEER FARMER DRINKS
FATAL WOOD ALCOHOL

snohomish. Jan, sO.--Moses shen-
yor, a pioneer farmer who has resided
for many years on ranch three miles
from snohomish. on the Marysville
road. is lying dead from the effects Of
drinking wood alcohol.
shenyor had been dring Saturday.
and, presumably. running out Of less
dangerous liquors, that evening began
operating upon a large supply Of wood
alcohol. which he took with sugar and
water. This he kept up until Sunday
afternoon. when his condition alarmed
friends, who sent for DIR. Durrent.
When the doctor got out there Shenyor
was beyond hope. He died early this
morning without ever regaining his
senses, the stupor lasting about IS
hours.
Coroner Brakeman went out to
view the remains this morning, but held
no inquest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
Wants American Esbibiss.

San Francisco. Jan. 800, NJ.
ooldaracena. local consul for Spain, is
In receipt OF communication from
Carlos carbonel. president Of the Cham
ber Of commerce and industry, OF Cor.
doya. wherein American manufactur-
ers OF agricultural machinery are urged
10 make exhibits at the fair 70 be held
in that city next May. Last year an
exhibition Of agricultural and Industrial
products was held. and the results were
10 gratifying tina, this year It has been
decided TO have additional southern
provinces participate.
At the exhibition In 1908 a number Of
manufacturers from the United States
had displays there, and succeeded IN
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

selling a large amount OF machinery.
one house alone disposing Of more than
200 machines, principally mowers.
President carbonei states that Ameri-
cn IL looked TO for the best agrieul-
turai machinery. and It is desired to
open up the market there for them. in
asmuch as Spain IL eagerly seeking for
the mos tmodern implements and APP
rilances the world has to offer. While
no premiums will be offered at the fair
the opportunities for business that win
be afforded are assured to be 30 good
as to justify any ambitious house TO
undergo the expense OF making an ex-
hibit.
"spain Is joining I'm the march NJ
progress OF the world" said Mr.. Gold
aracena yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
purser Tells, His story.

Seattle. Wash, Jan. 2O.--captain
Charles c, Manter. master Of one Of
the rescue tugs and Frank Treer, pur-
ser OF the lost vessel, were the prin-
eipal witnesses in the clallam disaster
investigation today. Captain Manter
outlined clearly the part he and his
vessel had played in the rescue of pas
sengers and crew OF the Clallam im-
mediately after the steamer foundered.
Treer calmly described the scene prior
to the sinking Of the vessel, from the
time he began issuing life preserv-
ers up to until few minutes before
the Ciallam went down. His was one
of the narrowest escapes. With Cap
tain Roberts and others he was res
cued from a raft and take aboard the
tug Holyoke. which was towing the
Clallam.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
After the Fifty Thousand.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 2o.--The
answer of w. ]. Bryan to the appeal
fro mthe probate court brought by heirs
OF the late Philo S, Bennett, was filed
In the superior court today. In his
answer Bryan figures both as the exec
utor of the Bennett win and as trustee
In effect the answer declares that the
sealed letter referred to in the WILL
makes 1t the duty of the executor to
pay $4,000 to Mrs. Bennett to be
turned over w. j. Bryan, and that
the section of the win mentioning the
sealed letter is valid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

washington, Jan, 9o.-~The house
passed the Hepburn pure food bill to-
day on a rising vote OF 2ol 10 IS, It's
opponents being unable to secure roll
call. The amendment Of inserting the
word "wIlfur with reference to per-
sons who sell adultemted or misbrand
goods. and which would have compelled
the government to prove the latent to
violate the law. was stricken out. sev-
eral attempts were made TO amend the
bill hut no, material changes are made
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

London, Jan. si.--All- the special
+, dispatches from st. Petersburg this
morning reflect q more peaceful feeling
which prevails there. Little change.
however. 10 to be observed In dispai-
eheH from Toxic, which represent the
situation an unchanged
The st. Petersburg correspondent oi
the Daily Telegraph says he learns that
the dispatches from the Russian VIE
sroy. Alexiefr now incline toward Of
forts for a diplomatic settlement. on
the ground that war would check tho
natural course Of events. which must
promoa,e Russian aspirations In the far
east.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
Bic Loss By Fire.

shelby, Ohio, Jan 2o-The United
states steel Corporation sustained a
$4,000, 900 loss by fire tonight at the
plant Of the Shelby steel Tube com-
pany. The stock rooms and the pro-
duct Of the plant for the past six
months was destroyed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

Johnstown, Pa. Jan. 2i.--An i'm
mense steam pipe directly over the
engine in the boiler room Of No. mill
OF the Gambia Steel Company exploded
about 1880 this morning. bringing down
a whole section OF roof. The wood
work at once took FIRE from the fur
naces and is burning fiercely.
About is men have been taken out
and have been either sent to the hos
pitals or are lying in cots in the ofice
nearby. II Is known that several are
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
SITE FOR VICTIMS MEMORIAL
Iroquois Theater Said BY So.
ciety Leader 20 BE Available.

Chicago, Jan. 20.--Arthur e. Hull,
leader of the Iroquois Memorial As
sociation, announces that he win offer
the site Of the Iroquois theater Tor the
erection OF memmorial TO the victims.
Hull refused to. say who authorized
him to make the offer. The estate Of
which the site is a part. has agreed to
convey II to the association, Mr.. HUI
says.
Eight more churches and several ad.
ditional halls were closed today by or.
der OF the building department.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
New Ordinance
May Be Revised
Special Council Committee and
Theater Managers viii Try
to Effect Changes.

Chicago, Jan. 2o.--Probabiy the city
council Monday night win again con-
slider and revise the new theater ordi-
nance. A meeting between theater
managers and a special committee OF
aldermen win be held later in the week
al which the managers will announce
what In physically impossible for them
10 accomplish in making their theaters
safe. and at the same time open for
the balance OF the theatrical season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
s.or.tary nay Goes sousl,.

washington, Jan. 2O.-secretary
Hay left today for Thomasville, Ca,
where he expects to remain for two
weeks as the guest of Colonel Payne.
TIL secretary is acting under his doc
tors orders In making the visit to the
south.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

proved after an addition authorizing
the grading Of western rye. The prin-
cipal feature OF this plan Is the extens-
lon OF the New York delivery sue
tenn TO Buffalo 20 that grain can b
delivered at that point on New York
contract. The recommendations are to
take effect on February 1.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
LITTLE HOPE FOR RELIEF
Armstrong Attorneys Engaged
Iii Last Legal Battle.

Salem, Ore. Jan. io.--Attorneys for
p,easan, Armstrong today argued their
case before the supreme court ON iss
merits, and an opinion will doubtless
be handed down tomorrow. ineamueh
40 tho court refused to grant stay
Of execution when application was
made last week. there is little hope for
from that tribunal.
Armstrong; attorneys were unable 70
perfect an appeal to tho circuit court
OF appeals from tho decision OF the
United States district court refusing
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
Plsa on Panama Canal.

washington. Jan. 2o.--Patterson to-
day completed and Piatt. Of connectl-
cut, began speech on the Panama
canal question.
Patterson declared the president was
largely responsible for the revolt In
Panama and announced his decided
preference for the NIcarguan route.
Platt took this pronouncement for
Nicaragua as the text for his remarks
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21

Syracuse. N. r.. Jan. 2o.--Heayy
drifting snow has paralized all the rail-
roads except the main line Of the New
The worst blocade in recent years pre-
walls on the Rome. watertown and
oedensburg road. The road between
watertown and Syracuse is completely
closed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-21
Alderman Guilty as Charged.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Jan. 2o.--
Guilty as charged with recommends
tion to the court for mercy rs the ver-
dict rendered by the superior court to-
day in the case Of Alderman .. Ellen.
charged with having accepted q bribe
Of ssso from ex-City Attorney Sails
bury. in the Lake MichigaA water deal
scandal. The jury was out less than
two hours. .~aE i