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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

the Western North Carolina railroad Suits
were brought in the State courts and
verdicts for $4,000 and $4,000 respect
lively were given. Then began litigation
that has lasted all these years brought
by the Southern Railway to get the cases
out OF the State into the Federal courts.
Some weeks ago the Supreme Court
granted the Southern's appeal and the
case was remanded to the Federal Court.
What was the result? Did the case go
to trial? No. The widows, through
ed $4,000 and $4,000 respectively, the rail
road assuming the costs OF the suit. The
widows felt that litigation in the Fed
eral courts would not give them what
they were entitled to. most Federal
Judges having habit of setting aside
verdicts that were larger than the judge
Southern Railway $21 900 which in equity
and law belonged to her, and Mrs How
ard gave them $4,000 which likewise
belonged to her.
Do you see why the Southern Railway
wants to carry all the cases into the Fed
eral courts? In these two cases alone,
that railroad pockets $4,000 that ought
to have gone to widows and orphans.
That's enough to run organs and hire
LAWYERS and law agents to help along
it's political schemes for some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
RUSSIA'S HEAVY LOSSES.

Russia has already lost or had dam
ea fifteen ships during he war with
pan. Six of them were battleships, all
more than 10000 tons; one an armor-
ed cruiser of 1880 tons; five protected
cruisers of over 5000 tons; two gutboats,
one 1920 tons and the other 1900 tons
and four torpedo boats and destroyers.
1t has lost also 1884 dead and 1856 wound
ed Most of the naval losses were due to
accident, and, while of great value to
Japan, the loss is not due to Japan's
prowess but to Russias bad handling
or ignorance or bad luck or all three
Russia attributes it all to bad luck,
but is that right? May it not be that
the hand of Providence is seen In chas-
Using a great nation because it has
steadily made aggressions looking to
swallowing the country of the yellow
people? Who can tell?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
THE ROCK OF GiBRALTAR".

One of the wisest and most popular
and influential men in North Carolina
who has never held Office and has no
public leadership in politics, though pow.
erful in the line of his lite work, in a
private letter to the editor, says:
CAS- usual, the News and Observer IS
coming out on top in tho A and n c.
Railroad matter. The papers in the com
mercial ring will have a nice dish OF
crow one OF these fine days. | am more
and moro indignant at their unworthy
attempt to discredlt the very best admin
istratlon we have had since the
war .
The News and Observer has been furi
cusly dashed by the waves of opposition
but 1T stands unmoyed; SO does the Rocl
Of Gibraltar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
JUDGE PARKER AND NEW YORK.

The action of the New York convention
instructing for Judge Parker does not
| absolutely mean that he will be the
nominee at st. Louis, but it makes that
action fairly certain. If the New York
Democracy had unitedly and enthusiast
tlcally presented Judge Parker, nothing
could have prevented his nomination. The
careful reader of the speeches in the
New York Convention, however, will not
fail to observe that every speaker who
opposed instructions was careful to warm
ly commend Judge Parker, some of them
declaring that they fought instructions
because they believed they would injure
rather than advance Judge Parkers
chances. Senator Grady, the chief spokes
man of Tammany, alter saying that Judge
Parker had discharged the duties of his
high office with such unvarying dignity,
shining ability and scrupulous fidelity,
that if his term were to expire this year,
he would undoubtedly be chosen himself
by the concurring votes of all his fellow
citizens" added, that the only purpose
of this convention is to assure that New
York shall make its contribution to Ma
tional Success"
1t was apparent, throughout the whole
discussion, that Tamnany mems hostili-
ty was toward Hill and McCarren, and
not to Judge Parker They dislike Hill
and dstrust McCarren. The wise friends
of Judge Parker prevented the
carrying out of the threat not
to name a Tammany leader as dele
gate and elector at large, and gave both
to Tammany in the person of Mr.. George
Ehret, and Harry Payne Whitney, the
latter the son of the late William c..
Whitney. The electors and delegates in
cluda such men as Herman Ridder, editor
OF Stats Zeitung, the greatest German
paper in America, Robert B. Roosevelt,
Isador Strauss, Hugh j. Grant, John ID.
Crimmins, Perry Belmont, Martin w. Lit
Teton, Bird S. Coler, VIM. McAdoo,
Charles A. Towne, Jefferson NJ. Levy, Eli
lott F. Danforth, and other men who
represent the best thought and possess
the confidence of the people of New York.
All elements CT the party are embraced,
showing that, though Tammany resents
the past actions of Hill and McCarren, 1t
has no hostility to Judge Parker.
There are those who think that the OPP
position of Tammany would be ''of no
consequence We do not take
that view. 1t is too solid, too regular,
too true to Democracy for any Democrat
who desires success to be willing to see
it denied it's proper voice in Democratic
councils. 1t opposed Cleveland and TIL
den both before nomination, but submit
ted to 1.-The arbitrament of the national
convention" and rolled up major
tiles large enoug- to insure the
election of both This paper
takes off its hat to such Democrats,
whether it agrees with them or not. 1t
is, therefore, gratifying to know that
this great Democratic organization IN the
greatest Democratic city IN America has
nothing against Judge Parker and, in
common with other New York Democrats,
will give him earnest support.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
HOW FEDERAL JUDGES HELP.

"Why is it that railroad corporations
are so anxious to dictate the appoint
ment of Federal Judges? And why are
so many railroad attorneys appointed to
the Federal bench?'
That is question iayman put to a
lawyer in North Carolina not many days
ago. The answer was given in such
way as gave proof that the corporations
were strictly business in trying to doml
nate this arm of the judiciary But con-
crete answer in an object lesson is bet
ter More than six years ago an eng
neer, Mr.. James, and a fireman, Mr..
Howard, were killed by the negligence OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
LESSON OF Mr.. DODD'S LIFE.

1t is a very easy thing for man to
smile when the world smiles with
him." but it is very different thing Tor
man to. preserve his cheerfulness in
days when the world goes hard with
him. Only brave spirits can do this
This truth has never been better
emphasized than in the life OF the late
ex- Mayor William H. Dodd, as told in the
matchless tribute by DR.. w. c. Tyree, az
printed in yesterdays News and Observer.
Few men have been tested as Mayor
Dodd. AS young man he laid deep and
broad the foundations upon which he
built noble character. In business he
was honest and amassed wealth. Pros
perity did not turn him from his Chris
tan duties and his love for his fellows.
Later, adversely laid its heavy hand upon
him and poverty tried him. 1t did not
change his granite-lke character any
more than prosperity had done. This ex-
tract from DR.. Tyrees tribute ought to
be widely read and considered:
you tested him by prosperity and
wealth. He was very successful IN busl-
ness and rapidly grew rich. This, too,
is a real test of character. / asked
friend today if his wealth had any inju-
rious effect upon him. No, said he, for
as a man of wealth he was the same hum
Bile, generous and benevolent man and
devout Christian.
You tested him by reverses and ad-
versity. This in some respects is the
most searching of all tests of character,
and in the loss OF his property there
were peculiar conditions which made the
experience especially trying for had he
been less scrupulous and loyal to duty
he might have saved his property and
escaped his reverses. But his loss OF
property did not cause him to rebel,
murmur or complain, nor did it make him
envious or sour. He remained amiable
and preserved the bright smile which his
strong face had always worn and his
hopeful spirit and cheerful greeting"
Poor in this worlds goods, holding no
position of influence or power at the time
of his death, no man in Raleigh possessed
the confidence of the people in higher
in bad tastc-indeed it seems a duty to
his memory--to recall one incident in his
life that illustrated the character OF the
man. Years ago there was a difference
between Mr.. Dodd and his father-one
that was not due to any lack OF nlial
regard. They had been concerned in bus
ND Oft
was employed to state an account He
did so and found that a considerable sum
was due to the son. The father declined
to pay it, and the lawyer said to Mr..
Dodd Il will bring suit 1t is so plain
>lat you will be sure to win" But the
sort refused to permit suit to be brought
needed the money due him.
One lesson of Mr.. Dodd's life in this
age when SO many men arc crazy to get
rich is this: 1t is character and useful
ness that makes happiness, not money.
When his estate and income were large,
he was the leader in church work; when
he lost his property and his income was
small, the leadership continued in even
higher degree.
Character is the only thing in the last
analysis that counts. "N4lcn we come
to die said Jennie Dean, sit is not what
we have done tor ourselves, but what we
have done for others that We think on
most pleasantly"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER.
Charlotte News.

STRAIGHT FROM THE SHooLDER.
Charlotte News.
Mr. w. H. Bagley, brother OF worth
Bagley, and one of the finest young lei
lows in the State. calls down the VII
mington Messenger for paragraph re
flecting upon him as director OF the
Atlantic and North Carolina Kallroad.
[Then follows Mr.. Bagley letter
printed on Sunday in which MI baglsy
said;
1T is perhaps enough 10 say IL re-
ply that neither the editor Vi ne
News and Observer nor any nlelnoer
Of his family has set foot III inc Al
lantic Hotel since it was ptfcilass 20 oy
the Atlantic and North Carohha hali-
road. No member of my falnily mas
been in the hotel and . nave never
entered the hotel since 1t was pur-
chased by the railroad.
The evidence multplies. 'ha' news
paper jealousy is largely respohaIoie lol
the big ado over the mismanas9ineh OF
the Atlantic and North carolina Ka'iroad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
A MORNING TONIC.
(Rey. Henry C. swentzcl.l

(Rev. Henry G. Swentzcl)
Good leadership is necessity in every
field OF mans energy. We may vaunt
our independence as we WILL but history
emphasizes conclusively that no one who
despises authority and relies solely upon
his own strength can get on very far
in his chosen sphere of work. A super
cilious indifference to the achievements
and royalties of the past is fateful
blunder in the way of any results which
are worth while. Every individual starts
mis- labors with the fruits of other gen.
erations as part of his personal equip
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

A word to the WIS., is sufficient. eff
you do not pay your poll tax by May
LIST, you cannot take part in the prima-
lies or vote in November. On Saturday
last there were go white men in Wake
county who had not paid their poll tax.
The number is being reduced, but unless
there Is quick greater reduction. some
good folks will be denied suffrage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

Some years ago, according to Mr.. Pat
that "one-third of the New York Lcgisla.
ture is corrupt" If the New York pa
pers are to be believed quite twothrGs
are now corrupt. The spirit of graft
and leglslating to get something pre-
walls too largely in all Legislatures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

w. w. Clark, Esq, writes to the Con-
spiracy Organ that he represents McBee
before the A. anu n. c., r. R. investi-
eating committee, but that Finch does
not desire any counsel before the com
mittee.''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

Elizabeth City, N. c., April 19.-There
IS talk here OF organizing Hearst club
OF about one hundred members. There
are more admirers of Hearst here than
of any other candidate. All our people
would like to see Charles Is. Ayeock the
Vice Presidential nominee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
Lonqed to be Philippine Boss.
walter Wcllman in Chicago i'0eofo-
Uerald.)

Herald
Up at Albany they tell a st pa y, a ABOUT
President Roosevelt and Juos1 O. 80, u
rather story which the JUGS 49,, ie,,S On VI
the President They were ou u ,o, o''1
morning not long before 'i @onro 49,
of the Republican National -, 80, 40, ,'
at Philadelphia. Gov. ho1so -. ill., "as
already much talked of for vl'e yebom 3Tf5
but protested SO often CO. and womb M.
that he did not want H. IT,. ha,ievol h.
have it, that Judge Parker : = =
was sincere. a,,,ant the vice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

1t has been suggested that Moore county
may now proceed against Jones upon the
charge of stealing the Godfrey bonds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

A special from Baltimore says that
German will favor an uninstructed dele
cation from Maryland, and that he favors
uninstructed delegations from as many
States as possible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
Spirit of the Press.
NEW TERM COINED.

Greensboro Record.
judge Cooke failed TO get in IN time to
open court this morning. 1t is hoped the
bar will not ''Peebes" him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

1t is well Godfrey got his money when
he did.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

Hon. John S. Henderson, chairman, has
called a meeting OF the executive com
mittee of the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict at Wilkesboro on the 4th OF may.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20
Political Chat.

Wilson county will hold its Democratic
Convention on the first day OF June
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-20

Hon. John S. Hend arson, chairman, has
called a meeting OF the executive COM
mittee of the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict at Wilkesboro on the 4th OF may.
A special from Baltimore says that
German will favor an uninstructed dele
cation from Maryland, and that he favors
uninstructed delegations from as many
States as possible.
Alamance county is almost a unit on
the proposal to make Mr.. r. l.. Holt
delegate to the Democratic Convention
at. ST. Louis. Mr.. Holt is among the most
influential OF the younger men of the
State, and In him we VIII have n sane,
cool-headed, sensible representative III
that great St. Louis Convention-Bur-
| lington Herald.
If the Democrats think there is nc chance
to win in any case a Southern man who
is put on either end of IL cannot be COM
plmented by that act very highly, though
of course it may be better to be noml-
mated and lose than never to be nomina-
ted at all. A good Southern man to Sc
Fleet for the second place Gu tue Ticket
WOGIu De the 4NtItH NdAoilHet NONtiiioi
himself. He is able, heightened, and per-
sonallv popular, and would make a good
presiding officer Of the Senate, if there
were any chance for his party to elect
that official this year.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Thu Wilmington Dispatch prints the
following call circulated in Wilmington:
"All Democratic voters OF Wilmington
and New Hanover county are invited 10
meet at the county court house on Fri
day night, 22nd April, to organize Ter
the coming campaign.
Questions of moment will be discussed
but the most important will besto formu-
late plans to secure their fair elections
by leganzing primaries so as to PUNISH
repeaters ard minors and all others who
are disqualified but who vote at pri-
mary.
Secondly: To change the law and give
to the people of New Hanover the right
to vote directly for magistrates and
county commissioners
THE cry Of this organization will be
First: LOCALIZED primaries.
Second: Election of magistrates ard
county commissioners by popular vote
Everybody invited
At the meeting Friday night it is under
stood candidates for the Senate and House
OF tie North Carolina General Assembly
will be nominated Their names are with
held for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE.
The President and Advisers Aaair
Meet, Wcdnes day.

Washington, May Am informal
conference between leading republicans
i'm the Senate and President Roosevelt
in the nature Of the continuation of
the conferences which have been held
nearly every day or night since the ad.
journment of Congress. was held at the
executive offices today. Senators ALI
son, Cullom, and SpOoner were with
the President and were Joined by Sec
rotary CortelyOu.
While all those who talked with tbs
President We're retcent, it is knows
that the preliminary campaign &orb
including the republican platform and
the selection of a chairman of the
national committee was considerable in
formally but carefully. No decision.tya.
reached. 1t can be said that no mai has
yet been selected to head the REPUBLICAN
committee in the approaching cam
paign. The indications are now that ne
selection will be made for severa
weeks.
Later in the day the President hat
conferences with Senator Aldrich, Sen.
ator Plat of New York and Speaker
Cannon. Senator AIdrich left today for
Hot Springs, Va, where he will rest fol
a few days. Incidentally he will devote
himself TO the preparation of at leas'
one of the planks and perhaps two o!
three OF the platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
ARBITRATION LEAGUE.
Andrew Carnegie One Of Speakers a.
London Dinrer.

London. May 4.-William Randall
Dreamer, secretary of the Internation-
al Arbitration League and member
Of Parliament for HaggerSton, an
nounccd at a dinner in his honor to
night that the noble peace prize
amounting to $40 $50, awarded to him
will be- invested at a guaranteed in
tcrrst of five per cent. The proceeds
will he used by the International Ar
bitration League to promote arbitri-
tiCn. Should the league cease to exist
the trustees are empowered to devote
the funds for the furtherance of arbi-
tration according to their discretion.
The dinner was attended by 100 per-
sons. including Andrew Carnegie, thu
bishop of Hereford, members of the
labor and arbitration groups in Parlia-
ment. Lord MOnllswcll, and Lord Kin
naird.
Mr.. Carnegie spoke appreciativcly OF
Mr.. Crcamer'S work for arbitration and
said he hoped the EnClish-spcakin2
race would set an example to the world
by substituting arbitration by treaty
for that of the sword.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
PLvMoUTH's GOOD FORTUNE.
VIII Have One of the Largest Saw
Mills in Eastern Maine.

plymouth. Me. My A. (SpeciaD.-
1t now looks very much as If this town
would soon have an industry Of no
mean proportions in the near future.
Bennett Hroa. are at the present tim"
erecting; what will be
one of ihc largest SEW mills in this
part or Il" state. The mill will be fit
ted with every modern convenience IN
the saw mill line. The power which
will he used has been obtained from
the United Box. Board q Paper 60.
and at this place it is one of the best
water powers in Maine 1t has former
Iy been used by the paper company as
a sort of storage and was held back at
this place and when needed WAS let
out and used to run the mills of the
company at Benton. OF late years,
however this has not been done owing
to the fact that much of the water
went to waste before reaching Benton.
II is understood that this power has been
purchased outright by Messers. Ben
nett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
FIVE THOUSAND IDLE.
Boilermekcrs and Shipbuilders Strikc
at New York.

Now York. May All the larg" ship
yards in tn" Metropolitan district cXccp,
that of tn" Boston Drydock Co. in
brooklyn, and the yard of Titjen d Lang
in lIobokcn. are. today, tied up as Il result
of Il strike of the brotherhood of Boiler
makers and Iron Shiph,ldcrs of til,
'nitcd States and Canada. Five thnu,-
ana boilermakcrS are involved and work
men Of other trades may soon bn Effected
John Mcneil of Kansas city. intcrra-
tional president Of the boiIermakcrS, a,i-
thnriZcd the strike.
rhc yards and shops affected are those
whose owners ar" members f the New
York Metal Trades Association. which
body. yesterday. refused To grant tn,
boilcrmakCrS demands for tine closed
shop and the admission Of walking dele
gates to all shops and jobs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Said United States Christian Part
Viii Nominate Candidates.

st. Louis, May 1.-THE national com
mittce ana the delegates to the nationa
convention Of the United States Christian
PARTY who have been in session here sine,
sunday. have appointed a nominating
committee OF l. to select candidates foi
Il national ticket at the next prcsi,epti,l
election.
Tn" convention has adjourned to meet
mere after efforts have been made to Sc
cure tn" endorsement of one of the priu-
clpal political PARTIES of the blanks con
tanned IN tn" Christian party platform
adopted, last Monday
IL tn" platform is endorsed it IS said
ihcr" will be no Independent ticket. tn,
= ritcd Christian party agreeing Ia sun
port the nominees of the party endorsing
its platform.
William Il. BcnkCrt of Davenport. la
WAS reelected as chairman of the nation
al executive committee. State chairmct
were ais" appointed to secure fund; for
Il national campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
INVESTIGATION is ON.
Examination Of Woodend & Co. Under
Way.

New York. May Am investigation into
the affairs of Woodcnd d. Co. the SiIS-
pended brokerage firm. was begun, today
before Sam'l Hitchcock as special exam
iner, next Monday, with sheets of the
exchange showing all stock transactions
for the past so days. Louis J. Bruce, who
was managing clerk for Woodend NJ t.
April !, said the firms troubles began
subsequent to Feb | last. with 4 great
decrease in the volume Of business Tn,
declining market, he said. had much t.
do with the decrease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
LOYAL LEGION.
Annual Meeting and Election Of Off.
GERS at Portland.

Portland. Me. May AT the annual
meeting of the Maine Commandery %
he Loyal Legion here, tonight, these
officers were elected:
Commander. Col. +. NJ. Drew.
Senior vice commander, Ensign E. a.
Butler.
Junior vice commander. Gen. Il. II.
Murray.
Recorder, Henry S. BurraEe.
Registrar. Holman :. Melcher.
Treasurer, Capt. Thos. J. Little.
Chancellor, Charles w. Roberts.
Chaplain. Rev. John 8. Sewall.
Council, Henry B. Clcaves. Alexai-
der II. Sumner. Roland Il. Brown. Cal
vim L. Hayes. Edward ID. Noyes.