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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
THE QUESTION OF A
NEGRO BISHOP
Brought Before General
Conference, 0pposi-
ton Develops
(By the Associated Press.)

Los Angeles. Cal, May 5.-The
Methodist general conference held
two sessions today, the morning ses-
Quadriennial address of the Board of
Bishops of the M. e. church to the
general conference and the afternoon
to the receipts and reference of me-
MORALS from the various annual con-
ferences. The morning session was
presided over by Bishop Warren and
the afternoon session by Bishop
Walden.
Beginning tomorrow the general
conference will hold sessions only in
the morning, thus allowing the dele
gates to give their attention during
the afternoon to committee work.
DR.. George Elliott, of Detroit, pre-
scented a memorial to the effect that
the Committee on Episcopacy con-
slider the advisability of the election
of a colored bishop. He said that he
believed the M. e. church had reach
ed q crisis in it's relations with the
colored race.
IF we are to hold the 800 600 coll
ored membership we now have" he
said, Eve ought to give them some
sort of leadership which they sunder-
stand and trust and which under
stands them"
Charles p. McClelland, of New
York, lay delegate, spoke in opposi-
ton to DIR. Elliott's resolution.
Mr.. McClelland said he was very
sorry that this resolution was offered
at this time, that if the church had
reached a crisis in it's relations with
the colored people, it was brought
about by just such resolutions as this.
He believed that the race question
had been brought before conferences
entirely too much, and he said he
hoped the present conference would
put an end to this kind of conference.
He was willing, he said, IT, see any
man elevated to episcopal honors, re-
gardless Of color, when that man
should attain TO such work and dis
tinction as would warrant this high
recognition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
For q Prisoners Bureau.
CIV the Associated Press. }

st. Petersburg, May 5.-Regulations
for prisoners bureau drawn ~ D%
a special comm. ss;rn cf the fo ,ejPl
office under he p"A3'',l " 81 =; Of.
De Martens, recently president of The
Hague court which decided the Plus
Fund claims are practically finished
and it is expected that they will be
promulgated within two Gays. Com
plete information regarding all Jap
aneSe prisoners will be available
through the bureau and communities
ton with the friends of the prisoners
at home will be arranged.
1t is believed that a reciprocal
agreement will be perfected by which
each belligerant power will furnish
the other with general report on the
number and condition of the prisoners
at stated intervals, probably fortnight
ly, the reports to be made through the
French legation at Toxic and the
United States embassy at St Peters
burg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
THE FLEET LEAVES PENSACOLA
And Starts on its Long Voyage, Which
VIII Take it to Europe.
(By the Associated Press

Pensacola. Fla, May with black
smoke curling from the tunnels the
combined North Atlantic fleet under
command of Rear Admiral Barker got
away from Pensacola today on the
long voyage for Europe. The vessels
composing the fleet were the Kear-
sarge, Alabama, Iowa, Maine, Olympia,
Cleveland and Baltimore. They go di-
rect from Pensacola to Guantanamo.
Later they go to Lisbon, Venice and
Trieste, a part of the fleet returning
to New York in October. The de-
parture of the vessels was slightly de-
layed by the Kearsarge being COM
PEELED to come to anchor in the gulf,
some of the steam filings of one of her
boilers blowing out. Admiral Barker
expressed himself as being greatly
pleased at the target work here of the
combined feet.
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Conductor ETank Austin.
Fireman Armstrong.
Panama's Minister to Washington.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, May 5.-Mr. Russell,
the American diplomatic representa-
tive at Panama today cabled Secretary
Hay that the Panama government has
decided to appoint Don Jose Domingo
De Obaloia, as minister of Panama to
the United States Mr.. Russell added
that Senior ObaIdia was a Senator
from the Department of Panama in
the Colombian Congress, which re-
jected the Hay-Herran treaty, that he
was governor of Panama at the time
of the independence movement last
November, and is now second vice.
president of the republic. The new
minister expects to leave Panama for
Washington on the first steamer in
June.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
NOTICE..
North Carolina. Wake County.

North Carolina, Wake County.
By virtue of an order of the Su-
perior court of Wake county, to me,
directed as commissioner, / will on
May Goth, 1904, sell to the highest
bidder at the court house door, in
Raleigh, the following described lot
or parcel of land in the city of Raj
eigh, situated on the west side of Sails
bury street, between Hargett and
Martin streets, adjoining the lands of
the late Mrs. Wheaton, Mrs. w. w.
Holden and others and bounded as
follows, to-wit:
By a line beginning at Mrs. Whea-
tons, southeast corner on the west
side OF Salisbury street, and running
south with said street siXty-nine feet
and seven inches to the northeast
map of city lot Nos. 116, and 1872, in
parts as recorded in book 12O, page
707, register of deeds office of Wake
county; thence west with the line of
said lot No. 2, forty feet, to the north
west corner of said lot No. 2 IN
Mrs. w. =, w. Holden's line;
thence north with her line sixty
nine feet, seven inches, to a
stake in Mrs. Wheaton's line; thence
east with her line 20 feet to the be-
ginning. and being lot No. 1 in the
IIoi eSilQ MAP, IeCOTueu III DOCK ~,
page 707, said Register of Deeds office
and the same that was conveyed to
said b. p. Williamson and w. G.. Up
church by John r. Pullen, commits
sioner by deed, dated the 1st day OF
August, 1892, and recorded in book
1875, page 333 register of deeds office
of Wake county, and being the second
lot described in the said deed of B. +.
Williamson and w. G.. Upchurch,
hereinbefore referred to.
Terms of the sale one-half cash,
balance in four and six months. Pur-
chaser giving bond for the deferred
payments with interest at the rate of
per cent per annum until paid
purchaser having the option of paying
III cash and having the deed executed
Immediately, title retained until the
purchase money is paid.
r. b. BOONE, Commissioners.
April 18th, 1904.
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OPERATOR SAVED THE TRAIN
Two Ties Were Across the Track and
the Switch Wcdgcd.
(Bv the Associated Press

st. Asaph Junction, Va, May o.
An attempt was made to wreck the
Chesapeake and Ohio sOuthbound fast
dying vestibule train No. 6O3, at this
point tonight, about 11:35 o'clock.
The attempt was frustrated jlat in
time to avoid q serious accident by
Operator V. G. Davis, who ran for
ward with danger signals and sue
ceeded i'm stopping the train. Two
railroad ties were across the track,
switch light was turned against them,
and a stone weighing about three
pounds Medged between the switch.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
KNUCKLES AGAINST
b AIDES
One Man Nearly Cut to
Pieces by Two
Brothers.
Especial to News and Observer.)


Selma, n. c., May 5.-Suffering from
murderous wounds about the face,
head and body. Alfred Allen lies mere
tonight almost in the shadow of Grctll.
The wounds were received in com
bat that occurred near here late this
afternoon. Two brothers, Floyd and
Finley EaSon are the men who IN
fiicted them, the trouble having it's in
ception in Islander suit at Smithfeld
today. In this suit Allen testified
against the brothers and they were
bound over to court in the sum of $25O
each. The charge against them was
that of slandering a young girl in
O'NeaPs township.
After the trial the whole party left
Shithfield and came through Selma
on their, way home. En- route the
Eason boys began cursing Allen for
the testimony he had given. Allen,
goaded beyond endurance, sprang
from his buggy. His opponents also
alighted, and the unequal combat of
one man with his bare fists against
two men armed with knives began
with savage fury.
From the very nature of the case it
could not last long. With face, head
and body bleeding from many wounds,
Allen was forced to the ground, and
the Eason boys using their knives with
terrible effect We're about to finish
him, when Elijah Grant coming up
dragged them off and saved Aliens
life.
In the melee he was kicked in the
face, but as soon as the EasonS recog-
niZed him they drew back and made
no further effort against the wounded
young man.
Mr. Grant brought Allen here
where his wounds were dressed by
DIR. Person and he was given other ne
ceSSary attention.
1t is feared that the end of this
bloody and traffic affair has not yet
been reached.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
BURGLARS ENTER A STORM.
BlOOdhOunds Are Put Upon the Trail
But Finally Lose 1t.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Maxton, N. c., May 5.-The hard
ware room of ]. w. Carriers big de-
partment store was burglariously en-
tered last night, probably about 1
O'Clock, and one half dozen pistols and
several hundred cartridges taken. The
thief entered a rear window by re-
moving one of the iron bars in the
grating. When the burglary was dis
covered early this morning blood
hounds were put upon the trail which
they followed for about half mile
and finally lost it at the crossing of
the railroad tracks in the suburbs of
the town. 1t is supposed that the
burglars boarded the night freight
train going to Wilmington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
To the Public.

After consultation with friends, /
have decided to become a candidate
for the Office of Register of Deeds,
subject to the action of the Demo-
fcratic primaries.
In making this announcement to
the public and to my friends, l desire
to say that / belong to no ring or
faction, and | am not a candidate in
the interest of any man or set of men.
If nominated and elected / promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of
the office.
l shall appreciate any support given
me. Very respectfully,
ROBERT Z. DICKSON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
The Cane Growers.
DIV the Associated Press.)

Jacksonville Fla, May 5.-The sec
ond annual convention of the Inter
State Cane Growers Association was
concluded this afternoon The fol-
lowing officers were elected
President, d. G. Purse, of Savannah:
first vice-president, Il. e. Rose, of Tai
lahassee; second vice-president, G. r.
Abercrombie, for Alabama; G. K. Nc
Quarrie, for Florida: w. b. Rodden-
berry, for Georgia; John Dymonds,
for Louisiana; H. S. Overstreet, for
Mississippi; j. A. Holloman, for
Florida, and John >Lawton, for South
Carolina. During the day addresses
were made by State Chemist Rose, of
Florida; NJ. V. Richards, of the South
ern Railway, and w. Il. Rodenberry,
of Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
NOTICE.

To the Creditors of T. c. Williams
Company:
In accordance with the decree rem
dered on May 4th, 1904, by non. ~ -:
PEBBLES Judge. holding the court of
the Seventh District in cause emit
tied IN. It. Crawford, etc, VS.. L. G.
Williams Company" notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims
against said T. Williams Company
to present said claims itemized and
duIv authenticated, under oath, to the
undersigned before the 10th day of
July, 1904 or said claims will be bar
red from participating in the distribu-
ton of the assets of said corporation.
# is believed that every creditor of the
CORPORATION will be paid in full.
II. w. LILLY,
T. C. WILLIAMS Jr.
Permanent Receivers of T. c. Will
liams Co.
This May 9Th, 1904.
5-7-1aW-4W.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Miraculous Cures Made by
TO-Ni-Ta, the Great InvlgoratOr.
Walter Wilkes Who Was Dying from Caaffh the head throat and
Stomach Has TONTA LOrents New Discovery

.'For years | suffered with catarrh of
head and throat. Finally it attacked my
stomach, and indigestion got such hold
on me l dreaded meal time. tried doc
tors and famous specialists, and although
they gave. me temporary relief the old
tro1bie soon returned worse than ever. l
was completely exhausted, and had it
not been FOR DR.. Lorentz's TO-Nl-TA | am
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| advise any one who IS troubled with
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Mr.. Wilkes letter is similar, to thou,
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
THREE SWUNG OUT OF LIFE.
With Apparently Cold Indifference
They Go TO Their Fate.
DIV the ASSOCIATED Press

Winchester, Tenn, May 5.-Henry
Judge, Joe DELPHI and John Dodge
We're hanged here today for the muir
der of Simon Bueher and his wife last
August. The three men exhibited the
same indifference and stolidity that
marked their conduct during the trial
and walked w:thors assistance to RE
Scaffold. IIa n of them made q snort
speech, expressing preparedness AL
said their only regret was that they
were leaving their wives and children.
None of them made, any reference to
the deed for which they paid the pen
atty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Virginia Springs Mountain Resorts
On the Line OF the
CHESAPEAKE g OHIO RAILWAY

Dr. Joseph Holt
oked
the
0cbIidse
a hen Va.
S A. H. Ike
w. G.. u. A. o.. d p A.
ID. G Richm Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
PART OF DE PORT BURNED.
The Loss Will Approximate Fifty
Thousand DOllars-COmmuni-
cation Cut off.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, Texas, May 5.-The business
portion of De Port, twenty miles
southeast Of Paris, near the line of
Red river county, was destroyed to-
day. The fire started in j. W. Reg
isters store and consumed eighteen
buildings, all the business portion.
except the De Port bargain store and
the First National Bank. The tele-
phone communication was cut off and
no further particulars are obtainable.
The loss will approximate $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
n COSTLY FLARE IN TOBACCO.
Believed to Have Been Work of
Incendiaty to Hide Theft.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lancaster Pa, May "a big to-
bacco warehouse, occupied by Il. M.
Mowery & Company, and w. r. Coop
er, dealers in leaf tobacco, was badly
damaged by fire today and it's con-
tents were practically ruined by the
smoke. An examination of the place
disclosed the fact that a quantity of
Sumatra tobacco had been stolen, and
it is believed the place was set on fire
to hide the robbery. There is an in
surance of 100000, and it is be-
lieved the loss will exceed this
amount.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Colombia VIII stop Pouting.
CRv the Associated Press J

Washington, May 5.-Through Mr..
Andrews, the Colombian Consul Cen
eral in New York, the State depart
ment has learned that DR.. Herran, the
Colombian charge, who formally with
drew from Washington about two
months ago, will soon return to this
city in the same capacity, indicating a
complete restoration of friendly rela-
tons between the United States and
Colombia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
The Colonial DANES.
CIV the Associated Press.)

Washington, May 5.-Today's SEES
sions of the National Society of the
Colonial DANES of America was deVot-
ed mainly TO committee reports. The
memorial committee advocated plac-
ing at the National cemetery at Ar
lington q handsomely embossed vol
ume embracing the names of all
American soldiers who lost their lives
in the Spanish-American War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Seven Damaged Russian Ships.
lRv the Associated Pressl

Chcfoo, May Sc p. m)-The
steamer Sikh, which left Port Arthur
a week ago, has arrived here. Her
commander says there are seven dam
aged Russian ships are in the inner
harbor, including the battleships Ret
viZan, CZarevitch and Pobieda, the
protected cruiser Palada and the ar
mored cruiser Bryan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
THE SOCIALISTS FOR DEBs.
He is Nominated for President and
Benjamin HanfOrd for Vice-Pres-
ident.
(Bv the Associated Press

Chicago, May 5.-The National So
cialist Convention today nominated
Eugene V. Debs for President of the
United States. Benjamin Hartford, of
New York City, was nominated Tor
e-Presdent. Neither of the can
didates had any opposition for the
nomination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
GORMAN Is IN NEW YORK.
He Goes to Meet the Leader of Tam
many and Other Prominent DEM
ocPats.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, May 5.-Senator Arthur
Pue German arrived in this city to-
night for the purpose, it is said, of
meeting Charles F. Murphy. leader of
Tammany Hall, James NJ. Guffey,
leader of the Pennsylvania Democrats
and others of influence in the Demo-
cratic party. He refused to talk of the
object of his visit. 1t is understood
that he will remain here several days
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
To Become a Professional.

Philadelphia. May Sit was an
nounced here tonight that Tate Crom-
lev. the star pitcher of the George
town University team, has decided to
enter profession baseball. He has Of
fers from the Pittsburg, Cleveland and
indianapolis Clubs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07

hol III the Discovery" neither opium,
cocaine nor other narcotic.
ri was all run down had strength had
sharp darting pains all through me; head and
back ache every day" writes Mrs. Frank Cas-
well, of Salamanca, N. Y. III was also troubled
with distressed feeling in the stomach and pain
i'll front of the hip bones. I had a severe cough
and it nearly killed me to draw a long breath,
/ was SO sore through my lungs.
CT wrote to DR.. Pierce telling my symptoms
as near as l could. He sent me very kind
letter advising me to try his medicines. which
1 did, and before had taken them week
was decidedly better. took two bottles OF the
sGolden Medical Discovery and two of the Fa-
vorita Prescription and sure never felt
better in my life than when quit taking them"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a cure
for biliousness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07

re ga II e d. When
the first symptoms
of falling health ap-
pear, proper care
III ay prevent tn G
d e S &c 1T to utter
weakness and debil-
ity. Usually TIL e
complication of dis
ord ers known as
general debility has
its origin in a dis
eased condition of
t h e stomach and
other organs of di-
gestion and nutri-
ton. These diseases
are perfectly cured
by the use of DR..
Pierce 8 Golden
Medical Discovery.
1t cures through the
stomach disorders
which have their or
igin i'll a diseased
condition of the
stomach.
There is no alco-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Open Shop TO Follow Lockout.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Chicago, May Following the
lockout of the boot and shoe workers
in six of the large Chicago shoe 1ac-
tories. the manufacturers have notlfled
the officers of the boot and shoe work
ers union that the plants viii hereafter
be run as open shop and the union
label will be discontinued.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
+" WHzZ ~
Walk "a MILE"

Is a laconic definition of toboggan r1de.
It's quick work going down the slide,
but it's long climb back to the starting
point 1t is very much that way with
health; it is quickly lost and slowly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Republican National Committee Call.
(By the Associated Fress.)

Washington. May 5.-Postmaster
General Payne. acting chairman of the
Republican National committee, and
Secretary Elmer Dover, of the COM
mittee, today issued a call for a meet
ing of the National committee at Chi
cago June Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Sully's Firm Admits Bankruptcy.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, May Papers of Dan
iel j. Sully & company filed today in
the District court admits that his firm,
Daniel j. Sully & company is bank
rupt. He expresses willingness to be
so adjudged. The answer is also sign
ell by Messrs. Morse, Hadley and Fa
gan. members of the Sully firm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Castro Reigns as Dictator.
(By the Associated Press.)

Caracas, Venezuela, May 5-The
Venezuelan Congress. after having de-
clared itself constitutional assembly,
today conferred on General Castro full
dictatorial powers for a year with the
title of provisional president. General
Vale was appointed second vice-pres-
ident
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Unknown Woman Leaps to Death
CIV the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, May 5.-The first suicide
from the new Williamsburg bridge
which spans the East river mile
above the old Brooklyn bridge, was
recorded today when an unknown wo-
man leaped to death in the river 1875
feet below.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
This Months Comfort

New arrivals Of fresh Cereals, Mincc
Vegetables Of all description.
New goods of the finest selection ar
irving daily.
Call and examine our varied stock
and learn our prices and you will soon
sec that you will save money by deal
ing with us.
]. r. FerralI & Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
Ames Again on Trial.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May "a jury
having at length being secured, the
second trial of former Mayor A. A.
Ames on corrupt charge began to-
day
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Pisos Cure for Consumption will stop
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-07
TWO TRAINMEN ARE KILLED.
Three Others Seriously Hurt in a
Head-On Collision.
(Bv the Associated Press

Palestine, Texas, May 5.-In a
head-on collision on the International
and Great Northern between Phelps
and Doge today, two trainmen were
killed and others were seriously hurt
The dead are:
Conductor Frank Austin.
Fireman Armstrong.
The injured are: Engineer Will
Meyers; Brakeman John Bryant;
Conductor Joe Wolf.
The dead and injured were brought
to this point.