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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
For Help
Lots of 1t in Raleigh but
Daily Growing lie S.

The kidneys cry for help.
Not an organ in the whole body so dell
cately constructed.
Not one so important to health.
The kidneys are the filters of the blood
When they fail the blood becomes toui
and poisonous.
There can be no health where there Is
poisoned blood.
Backache is one of the first indications
of kidney trouble.
1t is the kidneys cry for help. Heed IT,
Doan's Kidney Pills are what is wanted.
Are just what overworked kidneys need
They strengthen and invigorate the
kidneys; help them to do their wCrk'
never fail to cure any case of kidney as
ease
Read the proof from a Raleigh citizen:
]. H. Crawford, dentist, OF ll6 ray
etteville street. says: II suffered from
pain in my back almost continuously I'M
til learned of Doan's Kidney Pliis anu
procured them at Bobbitb-Wynne Dfus
Company's store They relieved IL en-
tirely and you can say for me thai con
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great benefit 1 received l am gao 70 ie'
others know about them"
For sale by all dealers. Price oO Genus
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N l. soie
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan s-ano 'dAe
no other.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
Praises John Mills Work.

The Portsmouth Star gives an account
of the address of w V. Savage,
pastor of the Churchland Baptist church,
made at a mission revival service held at
the Fourth Street Baptist church, which
contains a reference that will interest
people of North Carolina. Mr.. Savage
was once a principal of the public schools
in Raleigh and knows What he is talking
about.
His subject was the Virginia Baptst
Orphanage.' He described the unique
personality of John Fl. Mills, the found
err of the first orphanage in North Caro-
lima, whom he classified as "sui generls.
He ranked him as the greatest man Vir-
ginia ever gave to North Carolina. In
his talk he said:
Zone of the best church workers
have ever known is George Parker, OF
Rocky Mount, N. c. He is the Sunday
school superintendent, treasurer OF the
church, a leading deacon of the church,
and one of the leading citizens of the
town. His value to the church and town
is incalculable John Mills carried him.
when a motherless and fatherless boy, to
the orphanage at Oxford, N C. He has
been worth every dollar that was ever
put into the orphanage az Oxford"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
BEATEN BY STORMS
Narrow Escape of the
RhOnania From
Foundering.
(By the Associated Press.)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Jan. 16.-Buffeted
by the mighty seas of the Atlantic all the
way from Ireland to Newfoundland, the
German steamer RhOnania came into port
today considerably the worse for wear.
The steamer sailed from Liverpool on
December goth, and when seven days out
encountered the first of series of west
erly gales. The seas broke over the YES
sci constantly and one of them went
down stoke hole, extinguishing the fires
and causing great confusion. One of the
plates on the port side was smashed and
the ship from that time on leaked con-
tinually.
On January End another sea boarded the
steamer and extinguished all engine room
fires. The pumps became choked and at
one time there were six feet OF water
over the cargo in the after hatch. Until
the fires could be rebuilt the vessel wal
lowed in the trough of the sea and mar
rowly escaped laundering.
Scarcely had she started again when
another big wave came aboard, ripping
off the winch spike guards, deck pipes
coverings from three life boats the galley
funnel and started the main funnel.
On the next day the wheel house was
smashed on the side, the chart room
flooded, one of the ballast tanks broken
and one of the fresh water tanks filled
with salt water. When the steamer
came into the harbor she had big list
to port, owing to shift in the cargo.
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DARING ATTEMPT TO ROB A
SEABOARD TRAIN DEFEATED
L. s Peck and Three More Men of Nerve Meet
Bullets With Bullets and Drive
Bandits Off
(By the Associated Press.)

McClenny, Fla, Jan. 1e.-Passenger
train No. &c. eastbound on the Seaboard
All Line. was held up one mile east of
Sanderson at 7:45 tonight by four white
mon. The door of the baggage car was
blown open with dynamite, the robbers
mistaking this car for the express car.
The engine was stopped by voley OF
shots fired into the cab. The fireman and
engineer were taken off the engine and
escorted to the second class coach ard
the robbers ran the train ahead about
half mile when they blew open the
baggage car The train conductor went
forward. but was fired on and driven back
to the coaches.
Conductor l.. S. Peck, who was dead
he aiding over the line, called for firearms
and volunteers. n. H. Harrison, Claim
Agent of the road: B. B. McCaa, Travel
ling Auditor, and j. c. Williamson, Tray
cling Freight Agent. resonded and the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
A vaIise and its Story.

Mrs. M. C. Jordan, an old lady VINO
had Just returned to Raleigh after visit
to her children at Holly Springs, had
quite a scare at the postoffice yesterday
She had brought valise from the de-
pot there, and while waiting for her son,
Mr.. Charles Jordan, who works Tor the
Moore Dairy, stepped out of the post
office When she went back her valise
was gone. She told young lady OF her
trouble. who told it to a newspaper man,
and then the latter called in the aid OF
a policeman.
search was instituted, which was
finally ended by Postmaster Barley, who
found the valise under a safe in the post
office where it had been placed for safe
keeping by colored employee, who had
found it without an owner in the lobby.
Mrs. Jordan was delighted. 1t had in
it aprons, gloves, bonnets, hickory nuts,
groundpeas and other things, and 1
hated to lose it." she explained, as it came
once again into her possession and made
her happy.
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Shot Dead on Way From Bridal.
(By the Associated Press.l

Conrellsville, Pa, Jan. 16.-Mary Me
hallick, fourteenyear-old, of Summit
mines, two miles from here was shot in
the head and instantly killed this evening
by John Hudlock. The young girl, in
company with Joe Mehalllck and his
bride, were returning from Connellsville,
where she acted as bridesmaid at the
wedding. The men of the party began to
celebrate by firing revolvers after leav-
ing the city limits and continued all the
way to Mehahcks home. Hulock, who
boards at the Mehallick house, after firing
his revolver jumped into the carriage.
and remarked that his pistol was empty,
put his hand over the muzzle and pulled
the trigger. The ball passed through his
hand and penetrated Mary Mehallicks
forehead, killing her instantly. Hulock
was arrested charged with murder though
he protested that the shooting was acct
dental
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CALL ISSUED BY HANNA.
The Republican Convention to Meet in
Chicago on June z.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hanna
today issued the call for the Republican
National Convention to meet at Chicago
at noon June 81, 1904. to select candidates
for President and Vice-presidcnt. Tie
call makes the usual provisions for the
number of delegates. four at large from
each State and two from each Congress
s;onal district, together with alternates
Delegates must be elected at least thirty
days before the National Convention
meets. The delegates at large must b..
elected by State conventions and the dis
trict delegates by district conventions.
Provision is made for the election of deie-
gates from the District of Columbia. Re
publican electors and all other electors
without regard to past political affilia
tcn who believe in the principles OF the
Republican party are invited to take
part in the selection of delegates.
The call is signed by NJ. A. Hanna as
chairman and Perry s. Heath as secre-
.ary of the Republican National Conven-
ton.
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crishment of the seed is brought home to
the planter At present he is blind to the
menace The present crop will bring him
at least $150,OO0,O0O more than any other
crop he has ever raised. The crop of next
year will probably bring even greater re-
turns, but there must be an end to all
things, and sooner or later it will be real
lied that what is now considered God
send may bring about a disaster. The
world must have cotton. If it cannot be
had in the South it must be had else
where. 1t is true that all efforts to find
cotton land to equal that of the South
have failed for reasons of transportation
difficulties and other causes, and should
a cotton famine extend over ten years
or more, we will find revival of the
South developing in some other land"
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William Hooper.
Raleigh, N. c., Jan. IS,

Raleigh, N. c., Jan. IS, 1904.
To the Editor: In your paper of Sun
day there is notice of the presentation
to the Colonial Danes of an old portrait.
There are some errors in the statements
made which l hope you will give me
space to correct The portrait alluded to
is that of Rev VIM. Hooper, who was
born at Edenmouth, Scotland, in 1902;
came to America and was pastor of the
Old West Church, Boston, Mass. He al
forwards became an Episcopalian and
was chosen to be second Rector of Trinity
Church in the same city Q747 to 1867,
when he died) where Rev. Phillips Brooks
was subsequently rector. Rev. VIM.
Hooper was the father OF William Hoop
er, delegate from North Carolina to the
Congress IN Philadelphia, where in 1776
he was one of the signers of the Declare
ton Of Independence Another son OF
Rev. w. H. was George, who also came
to North Carolina and married daughter
of Archibald Maclaine, a revolutionary
patriot Of Wilmington. N. G.
A grandson of George Hooper, j. De-
Berniere Hooper, date Professor of
Greek at the University of North Caro-
lina,) married his cousin, Mary E. Hoop
er, grand daughter of William the Sign
er. and their children, who presented this
portrait, are therefore descended from
Rev. VIM. Hooper, of Boston, Mass,
through both parents.
HELEN Deb. HOOPER WILLS.
Genealogist of N. C. Society Daughters
of the Revolution and Raleigh Circle
Colonial Danes.
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A LAURA JEAN LIBBEY TALE.
viIIainous Coachman, Love Letters,
Threats. R-r-reyenge! FoiIed!
(By the Associated5 Press

Chicago, Jan. ia plot, involving
threats to kill and the publication of GER
tain letters and photographs unless $15,50o
in cash was forthcoming, was frustrated
today by Mrs. Hollis Thurston, daughter
of the late Charles T. Nash, a board of
trade commission broker. her brother,
William Nash, j. E. Ingram, their at
torney and several detectives. The party
now under arrest charged with the plot
is James Tilberny. of London. a coachman
in the employ of the Nash family.
Tilberry was arrested at the Nash home
at the moment when Mrs. Thurston
placed twelve crisp $1,000 bills and one
$500 bill in his hands. In his possession
were found dagger and two revolvers,
with which. it is charged. he had threat
ened to kill Mrs. Thurston unless she
gave him the money he demanded for the
return of certain letters he said he had
received from Mrs. Thurston.
Most of the letters are forgeries, &C.
cording to Mrs. Thurston.
They were addressed to the coachman,
who, with a trained nurse had charge of
Mr.. Nash during his illness.
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State, and not one of these formalities
was complied with; and that there were
other essential formalities which were not
complied with. These bonds had never
been regarded as binding obligations; not
alone because they were not properly exc
cuted. but because they were unlawfully
issued and the State has never realized
exceeding % per cent. to 30 per cent. OF
the bonds, if that much
Attorney General Gilmer. Judge Merri-
mon says, made an excellent speech, but
he necessarily had to go over the same
points discussed by the other lawyers.
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THINKS WE WILL WIN.
Judge Merrimon Believes That South
Dakota WiiItLose Bond Suit.

In an interview published in the Ashe-
Vile Gazette Judge James H. Merrlmon,
who was one of counsel In the re-argu-
ment in the South Dakota bond case IN
Washington, says:
81 have every reason to believe that
the Supreme Court will decide in favor
of the State of North Carolina, and l
think that the strongest point made was
that the suit was the result of fraud
ulent combination on the part OF the
agents of South Dakota and the holders
of the second mortgage bonds to evade
the eleventh amendment of the Constitu-
ton of the. United States and acquire
standing before the Supreme Court, the
idea being that if South Dakota could
foreclose the mortgage and have sale
of the stock of North Carolina in the
North Carolina Railroad company the
proceeds would be distributed, not only
to the bonds held by South Dakota, but
to other bonds of the same class in the
hands of individuals"
Judge Merrinon says that his argu-
ment was along the same lines as the
previous argument in the case. The
points had been made by both Judge
Shepherd and Mr.. Rountree as strongly
as they could we'll be made, and really
needed no additional oral argument He
says he did make one new point, namely:
that the bonds were invalid because they
had not been issued in accordance with
the formalities which the statutes of
North Carolina required. He pointed out
that in 1856, at the same session of the
Legislature at which the charter of the
Western North Carolina Railway was
granted, public statute was passed pre-
scribing with great particularity the
mode of authenticating the public debt
OF the State and that by this mode no
bond could be valid or at all binding on
the State unless signed by the Govern
or and countersigned by the Treasurer
and sealed with the great seal of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
SADIE MARTIN0T.
Dainty Coincidence In His ExceIIenCy
the Governor" Friday Niqht.

A genuine treat in the way of a theatri-
cal performance is that which on Tues
day night Will be seen at the Metropoli-
tan Opera House when "His Excellency
the Governor" will be the attraction.
Dainty Sadie Martinez is the star. She
is a comedienne of the first rank and
she has with her a strong supporting
company that aids her in making the
play go" The press commends the pre-
duction in the highest terms and those
familiar with the reputation of Miss Mar
tinot know that the performance will be
frst-class in every respect. 1t is here
Tuesday night.
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End of a Wasted Life.

Ludella Price. the depraved white wo-
man who some four months ago was cut
by negro, Henry Curtis. on the chow
cry here died late Friday night at the
county home. where she had been sent by
the Associated Charities.
Curtis cut the woman fearfully and she
was in Rex Hospital for some time. Later
her condition was such that she was sent
to the county home. but her death IS
stated to have been from other causes
than from the wounds inflicted by Curtis.
She was buried yesterday at county ex-
pense and during the past week the man
VINO cut her was sent to the roads Tor
eight months. If it is found that the
wounds he inflicted caused the womans
death he wlIl be prosecuted for murder.
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A SPLENDID PERFORMANCE.
1.-The Gay Mr.. GoIdstein" Is a Play
Worth While Seeing.

Two delighted audiences greeted the pre-
sentation of 1.-THE Gay Mr.. Goldstein" at
the matinee and last night at the Metro
politan Opera House.
1t is a comedy novelty in three acts and
each character fitted in as if built for
the place. Mr.. Harry Stubs as Nj.
Coldstein was superb and Miss Belle
Gaffney as his wife gave excellent sup
pert. The play is clever one all through
and theatre goers who get the chance
to see it should not miss "The Gay Mr..
Goldstein" which may be put down as
winner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
DEAD UNDER A CLOUD.
Illness of ]. [. Blair Believed to be
Result Of Charges Against Him.
(By the Associated Press.1

Eustis, Fla, Jan. 16.-Jomes L. Blair,
OF st. Louis, Mo-, died here this morn
ing. Mr.. Blair came here about five
weeks ago in search of health and it was
thought that che was improving until
last week when his condition changed so
alarmlngly for the worse that the ply
siCians advised that his wife should be
telegraphed for. and she and her SON.
Percy Blair, arrived this morning shor.
time before his death.
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 16.-James Law
renee Blair former general counsel for
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition who
died today at Eustis. Fla, was born in
st. Louis, April 2, 1854 He was the
third son of the General Francis Preston
Blair, and the grandson of Francis Pres
ton Blair, of Washington, D. c., friend
OF Lincoln and Jackson.
At the inception of the Louisiana Pur.
chase Exposition Mr.. Blair was made
general counsel for the enterprise and
Mrs. Blair was made president of the
Board of Lady Managers. With their two
sons they lived in beautiful residence
in the suburbs west of the city and were
leaders in the social life of St. Louis.
Last October rumors were circulated
connecting Mr.. Blair's name with alleged
fraudulent transactions in conducting the
affairs of the Blow estate of the city o.
which he was trustee. The rumors fin
ally were published as facts. Mr.. Blair
became i'll from worry over the rumors
and upon their publication fatty denied
them, and threatened to SUE for libel. The
suit was never instituted but instead the
grand jury bgan sn invest; cation.
His resignation general counsel for
the Worlds Fair was rendered and accent
ed The grand jury investigation resulted
III indictments being returned against
Kim on two charges of forgery, and he
was placed under a $4,000 bond. Dur
ing the investigation the family residence
was rclinquished and Mr. Blair WAS taken
to the Mullanphy Hospital. As soon as
bond had been arranged on tho indlct-
rnent Mr.. and Mrs. Blair left the hospi
tai in December and went to EliStls, Fla
in the hope that his health might be bone-
fitted by tn change of climate and Ell
yiroment. While in Florida the reslgna-
ton of Mrs. Blair as president OF the
Board of Lady Managers of the Worlds
Fair was rendered to the National Com
mission and accepted.
Mr.. Biair's trial was to have come IN
during the February term of the circuit
court
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stood, and took the money it contained.
securing about $500.
In the adjoining building, into which
the burglars first broke in order to e.
feet an entrance to the saloon from the
rear. were found sectional "jimmies."
drills and chisels of the finest steel, and
tools of which the police say they have
never seen the equal.
The moving and opening of the safe.
il is said, must have taken the burglars
az least three hours.
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NOW TO WORK.
First Actual Work on Raleigh and
Pamlico Beqins Wednesday.

The actual starting of the work on the
construction of the Raleigh and Pamnco
Railroad will begin on "Wednesday OF TINS
week.
The first dirt will be broken near
Neuse. where fifty convicts will go to
work on that day BY the first of Feb
ruary fifty more convicts will be put 70
work.
When the first tie is laid there Will be
a celebration and the first spike Will De
driven by some young lady to be selected
There will be another celebration at VIII
son when the junction of the work east
and west of that place is made.
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Governor Will Attend.

At the meeting of the Directors of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad to
be held in New Bern on Tuesday, Gov
ernor Aycock will be present by invita-
ton with that body.
1t is the desire of the directors to confer
with tho Governor about the condition
Of the road and the meeting is called for
the purpose of talking it over with him
ccvernor Aycock will leave either Mon
6av afternoon or Tuesday morning for the
meeting.
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The Machen Trial.

Washington, Jan. 16.-After hearing two
of the governments witnesses today in the
postal trial now in progress before JUS
tice Pritchard in the District Supreme
court an adjournment was taken until
Monday thus closing the first week OF
the hearing. There were no important
DEVELOPMENTS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
Or. Herran to Leave.

Washington Jan. 16.-Dr. Thomas Her
ran, Charge D'Affaires of the Colombian
legation, will take his departure from the
United States some time next month.
Upon DR.. Herran's leaving the legation IN
this city will be closed, and its affairs
turned over to the Colombian consul gen.
eral in New York. DR.. Herran said to-
night that so far as he could see his USE
fitness at this capital was at an end.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-19
Wee Panama Works on Constitution
(By the Associated Press. }

Panama, Jan. 16-At the second session
of the constitutional convention, held this
afternoon, recommendations were present
ed providing for the prohibition of Chi
nese immigration, except to those coming
to engage in agricultural pursuits, the
adoption by the Republic of the Constitu-
ton of Colombia of 1886, except the parts
of it in opposition to the present govern
ment until the convention pertects one
and authorizing the Junta to make a
$500, 600 loan
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In an Unknown World
(By the Associated Press.)


Chumbi, British India, Jan. 16.-The
British expedition to Thibet. the advance
guard of which has reached Tanu, is now
in a totally unexplored state No Euro
pean has ever travelled over this route.
The expedition is meeting with enorn-
Gus transport difficulties, in consequence
OF inaccurate information regarding the
nature of the country. The bulk of the
force is occupying Fort Phari, a plctur-
esque structure, solidly built of stone and
exactly resembling a medieval castle. 1t
is four stories high, with bastions and a
keep. The interior is full of little cells.
like rabbit warren and there are guam
titles Of chain armor, swords and spears
therein. The houses of the surrounding
villages are constructed of peat sods. They
are single story high with fiat roofs The
natives are friendly.
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four went forward, oened fire and drove
tie robbers off.
Conductor Peck took the throttle and
ran the train four miles down the road.
The robbers secured no booty and made
nc attempt to rob the passengers; hut
there was great excitement in the pas
stnger coaches while the firing was 60
ing on. The sherffs of Duval and Baker
counties are on the trail of the robbers
with bloodhounds.
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Fired Into the Train.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By. the Associated Press.)
Campville, Fla, Jan. dashboard train
No. CO, from Tampa to Jacksonville, was
fired into near this place today, one load
of buckshot passing through a window
of the white passenger coach. No one
was hurt. The train was stopped and the
crew spent fifteen minutes looking for
the offender, but no one was found.
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Three Per Cent.

At their regular meeting the directors
Of the Raleigh Cotton Mills declared
dividend of three per cent on the capital
stock The annual meeting of stock
holders is called for the twenty-seventh OF
January, in the Mayors office.
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Presidency of Newberry College.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 18.-At st. An
drews Lutheran church yesterday, Rev.
DR.. James A. B. Scherer announced his
decision to accept the presidency of New
berry College and rendered his resigna-
to the church