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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
A DEVIL AT LARGE
Attempt to Wreck Pass
enger Train Fooled by
Engineer.
(By the Associated Pressl

Asheville, N. c., May 7.-Three
angle bars placed on the track at
Gorman's bridge, five miles west OF
ASheviIle came near Wrecklng tne
fast westbound passenger train NO
35 at o'clock yesterday morning,
The distractions were distributed
along the track. and the engine pass
ed over the first. Engineer ParroI'
shut off steam and reversed ms en-
CINE at the first obstruction. When
the second was reached the train had
slackened it's speed and the engine
rode the obstacles for some distance
1t came to Il stop just in time to pre-
vent it's striking a third obstacle.
The escape from n disastrous wreck
is due to the fact that the engineer
had his train under excellent control.
The point where the distractions were
placed is an unusually dangerous
place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
HIGH REPUBLICAN SENTENCED
p. j. Hart of Polk. Convicted of Con-
ccaIing Illicit Liquor.
(Special to News and Obse

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, y. c., May Tn the
Federal court this morning Z. j.
Hart a prominent Republican citi-
zen of Polk county, was convicted of
concealing liquor ilicitly distilled.
Upon the rendering of the verdict by
the jury, Judge Boyd sentenced the
prisoner to twelve months imprison-
ment and fined him $500. Hart was
one of the most prominent ReDubi-
cans in Polk county. He was at one
time county treasurer and had held
other Offices of public trust At the
time he was arrested he was employ
ed by the government in the capacity
of Storekeeper and gauger.
Tax Collector Chambers today gave
out the official figures regarding the
unpaid taxes in this county. By these
figures there remain unpaid 1914
polls, Of which number 300 are ne
grOcS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
NEW RECORD BY A YALEITE.
Star Performance by w. McLanahar
in Pole Vaulting.
(By the Associated .Press.)


New Haven, Conn.,, May Yale to-
day won the annual spring track
games with Princeton on Yale field
in a meet as successful in point of in
terest for the spectators and in point
of records as any held here for many
years. The star performance was the
worlds pole vault record made by w.
McLanahan, 1905, S. of Yale. who
vaulted clean II feet in exhibition.
Two records for Yale-Princeton
DUAL meets were also made. John +.
Dewitt, of Princeton, threw the six
teen pound hammer 1874 feet, ga
inches. coming close to his best per-
Torrance in the intercollegiate track
meet. e. T. Glass, the Yale football
guard. put the shot 46 feet, 3 IL
inches. beating the record, made in
Yale dual meets by Fred Beck. who
holds the intercollegiate record.
Princeton, with a team to less than
twenty men, was hopelessly outclassed
in many of the events.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
IN PRISON WALLS FOR LIFE.
Her Crime the Murder of Her Hus.
bands Paramount.
(By the Associated Press

Dover, Del, May Mrs. Mary A.
Powell was tonight convicted of the
murder of Estella Albin. the jury
fixing the punishment at imprison-
ment for life. The trial was in pro-
gresS one week and the jury deIiber-
slted two hours. Sentence will be
pronounced on Monday. Estella AL
bin lived with Mr.. and Mrs. Powell at
Bowers Beach, near here.
On February 9th she was found
murdered in the attic of the house.
Mrs. Powell was arrested and con-
fesSed, but declared the act was COM
mitted in self-defense. The evidence
showed that Illicit relations existed
between Mr.. Powell and Miss Albin,
and the prosecution endeavored to
prove that Mrs Powell killed the girl
in jealous frenzy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
SCIENTIFIC WORK
The Chemical Society and
Academy of Science at
Wake Forest.

The spring meeting of the North
Carolina section of the American
Chemical Society will be held May 13
and IA in the Chemical lecture room
I of Wake Forest college, Wake For
est, n. c.
On Friday at s p. m. the members
of the section will, by special invita-
ton attend in q body a meeting of
the academy to hear their presidential
address.
After the address, an informal re-
Zerban and DR.. Chas. Baskerville, on
Wake Forest college will be rendered
the members of the two societies and
their visiting friends.
Special attention is directed to the
addresses to be delivered by DIR. Fritz
Zerban and DR.. Chas. askerville, on
Saturday forenoon.
most cordial invitation is extend
ed to all persons interested in the
program to attend and participate in
the discussions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
CONVICT SHOT BY GUARD.
He Dies as the Result of Wound Given
While He Sought to Escape.
lsnecial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observed
Charlotte, ~ c., May Jim Boyd,
a negro convict at Lyttle's camp, died
this morning at o'clock from the
effects of a wound received yesterday
afternoon about l o'clock at the hands
of a guard. The negro was brought to
the city last night about Il O'Clock
and taken to the county jail, accom-
panied by the county physician and
officers. The camp is about eleven
miles from Charlotte.
Boyd was sent to the roads at the
last term of court for assault. He had
only been there a few days and had
four months to serve. While the con-
victs were at dinner yesterday Boyd
attempted to make his escape. The
guard fired and the entire load of
buckshot took effect in the negro S
body.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
WRECKED AT QUANTICo.
Engineer Robert Davis Killed by Train
Running Into Open Switch.
by the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va. May South
bound passenger train No. 403 on
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad, was wrecked at
Quantico tonight, and Engineer Rob-
ert Davis, OF this city. was killed.
Fireman Franklin saved himself by
jumping. Express Messenger Her.
ring was slightly hurt The train ran
into an open switch, ard onto a turn
table. The engine and tender turned
over into the pit The express car
was badly damaged. The body of
Engineer Davis WAS brought to his
home here tonight. The dead man
leaves a wife and eight children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
WHAT Do YOU THINK OF THIse
RumOr That Mills-F inlayson Syndicate
Has Leased the 'AIullet."
(Specia Ito News and Observer

(Specia Ito News and Observer)
Goldsboro, n. c., Ma y7.-There is
a rumor current here. although it is
lacking in confirmation, that the At
lantic and North Carolina railroad has
been leased to the FinlaysOn-M Mills syn
dictate, which was the first to make
application for it's lease. A few of the
parties to the lease live in this city,
but none of them could be seen to-
day.
If leased to this syndicate it will
mean that the road will be extended
several miles west from this city. 1t
is said that the details have been ar
ranged and the only thing now hold
ing up the transaction is the applica-
ton for receivership. The people of
Goldsboro and the stockholders of the
road here are delighted with the
prospects of a lease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
],
y SPRINGS
$500 Feet Elevation,

IN THE MOUNTAINS p,
ON CHESAPEAKE & OHIO haih-
WAY.
where the Spring and Suln n.nIl and
mate, The waters. baths, holcis an"
scenery have no equal in Ailisilea.
A fine golf course. tennis any 80 I:' -
courts. swimming pool exce,l e,hs ~ ~,
cry and weIi-kept roads anu i Dem ,U
riding. driving, Walking and . mountain n'r
climbing, combined with inuooa pa .,,
times and refined, inteI 1t '
enjoyable social atmosn1eiTT;,, ,'inAo
THE NEW HOMES 80. h.,
one of the most attracn, ,,odern. cnu-
tells in America-strictly NV .,,,d -,
Quoted on the broadest Ile' Rro,lnrs,
ronized by the highest Class.
office with direct n. y. wns. TE,S
SPECIAL SUMNER , KaLrso' Fail
stop-oycr privileges on N .,,e sh ear
and through tickets VIA ''i'
pcalse & Ohio route. 10 at off;ccs
Excursion tickets Oh saie ,, ." House Hons"
Of S. A. Line-Yarboroa,,s House'
Southern Ry-YarborougsrIar -R Rg'
FRED SIEn =.
Manager, Hot springs va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
Sponsor for the South.
CRv the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, May General w.
E. Mic6le, adjutant general of the
Confederate veterans, announces by
command of General Stephen d. Lee,
the following appointments for the
Nashville reunion:
Miss Corinne Tebault of New Or
leans, sponsor for the South.
Miss Mary X. Ewell, of Norfolk Va
and Miss Elizabeth Thomas, of Nash
vile, Tenn, maids of honor.
Rev. Randolph II. McKim, of Wash
ington, d. c.. orator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
Angler Defeats Buies Creek.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Angler N. c., May Tn a pretty
game of ball played here this after
noon, Angler defeated Buie'S Creek by
a score of 4 to 3.
For Angler the record was 4 runs,
hits and errors. For Buies Creek
3 runs. hits, errors. The batteries
were Ellington and Ellington for An
gier. Makepeace and Mcdonald fol-
Buie's Creek.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
The Program.
FRIDAY, 3 p. M.

II IllD<AI' 4l'
Cd The Coloring Matter in the
Skins of the Muscadine Grape-E. n.
Howell and A. S. Wheeler.
CD Analysis of Kunzite-Chas. Bas-
kerville and r. o. E. Davis.
CD Soil Fertility as effected by
Stable Manue-W. A. Withers and w.
c.. Morrison.
(4) Volumctric versus GravimetriC
Method for the Determination of Total
Phosphoric Acid in Soils-C. Is. Will
liams.
(5) The Mathyl Group in Certain
North Carolina Woods-A. S. Wheeler
and Preston Irwin.
60 Exhibition of Graphite Carbon
-Chas. Baskerville.
(OThe Phosphomolybdic Acid
Method for the Estimation of Potas-
sumo. d. Harris.
(S) Report-Recent Soil Work-W
c.. Morrison.
FRIDAY, 7:45 p. NJ.
Address of Welcome-Dr. Chas. E.
Taylor.
RESPONSE. w. Edwards, North
Carolina Academy of Science.
Response-B. w. Kilgore, North
Carolina Section American Chemical
Society.
Presidential Address. North Caro-
lima Academy of Science-Chas. Bas-
kerville.
Informal reception by faculty and
ladies of Wake Forest college.
SATURDAY, 9 A. NJ.
Addresses.
Cd Inactive Thorium-Fritz Ter
ban.
CD Thorium, Carolineum, Berze-
lium-Chas. Baskerville.
North Carolina Academy of Science
The third annual meeting of the
North Carolina Academy of Science
is called to meet at the same place
and on the same date. The program
is as follows:
"a On Seeing the Red Corpuscles
in Ones Own Capillaries-W. l.. Po-
teat.
CD Forecasts of the Sky or Expect
ed Notable Objects-Jno. +. Lanneau.
CD Working up the chronological
Fauna of North Carolina-Franklin
Sherman.
(4Further Notes on Reptillian Re
production-C. S. Brimley.
CD Notes on the Turtles of the
Genus Psedemys-C. S. Brimley.
co Notes on Rearing Moths from
the Larvae-C. S. Brimley.
Notes on Case of Snake-bite by the
victm-C. S. Brimley.
The Electromic Theory-C. w. Ed
wards.
Fertilization of Albugo Ipomoea
Panduratu-F. l.. Stevens.
Some Common Birds and Their Nests.
(Steroptican)-H Gilbert Person.
Phenomena of Fever-F. * Cooke.
Demonstration of Hook Worm
Watson S. Rankin.
Solution of New Mathematical
Curve-Jos. S. Blake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
Gulley Won Them All.
Especial to News and Observer

Monroe, n. c., May 7.-Needhanr Y.
Gulley, dean of the law department at
Wake Forest college, delivered one of
the most magnificent addresses ever
heard in this county yesterday even
ing at the commencement of the Win
gate school. He held his immense
audience spellbound from start to fin
lsh. Union county will always well
come such sneakers and men as Need
ham Y. Gulley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
New Raleigh Company.

The Calumet Lumber company OF
this city, was incorporated yesterday
in the Secretary of States office TO
manufacture and deal in all kinds Of
lumber. The capital stock is $123, 700,
of which $500 is paid in by Frederick
X. Fish, Jr., Romlus ID. Goodwin, of
Raleigh, and Alfred S. Morton, of Jer-
sey City. n. J. The office of the COM
pany will be in the Carolina Trust
Building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
McNally, the Map Man, Dead.
(By the Associated Press)

Chicago, May IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from Los Angeles. Califor-
MIA. announces the death at Pasadena,
California. of Andrew McNally, head
of the publishing house of Rand Nc
Nally g. Co. Mr.. McNally had not been
in good health for some time. but his
death, which was due to heart disease,
was sudden and unexpected. Mr.. Nc
Nally was one of Chicago's wealthy
men and was rated well UP among the
citYS milliOnaireS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
Views and Interviews

Captain John Angler, of Durham
who is much in Harnett county, says
that the last rains have helped the
crops there q great deal, but that more
rain IS needed.
THE cotton is late" he said yester-
day. much of it bias been planted,
but ii is not up yet
MIR. ]. p. Kerr, of Asheville. who
has been in the city for some days,
gives clear cut note of Democratic
success in the Tenth District.
Said ne yesterday "Gudger is go
ing to carry the district by over 1900
majority for the Democrats are in
fine lighting shape"
Mr.. B. II. Kirkpatrick, of Waynes-
vile, private secretary OF Congress-
man Gudger, was here yesterday.
"In the Tenth District" said he
the Democrats have paid up their
poll tax well. The district is in the
best fighting shape it has been in
years. N the close counties the De-
mocracy is better organized than ever
before and for better than the Re-
publicana. In these the Democrats
expect to elect the county officers
We will greatly reduce the Republi-
can majority il Swain. Henderson
Wln."
Mr. Henry A. Adams of Monroe
was here on legal business yesterday
Monroe and all Union county is in
fine shape in business affairs" he re-
marked. There is much building 60
ing on in Monroe and the town is go
ing forward. The graded schools in
Monroe are doing splendid work.
"In politics we are in excellent
shape. There are only about 400 polls
not paid and over half of these are ne
groes OF course the Democracy will
win in Union county. AS to Guberna-
torial candidates, our vote will be di-
vded up amongst the candidates
though L can not say now the proper
ton"
Cotton is showing up vel" said
Hon. L. a. Whitaker, of Wake, while
here yesterday. Mondays rain did
the crop good and the later shower
helped | think the crop is about all
planted The acreage in my section
will be increased ten to fifteen per cent
in cotton and that is a fair average
for the county The tobacco crop Will
be very much smaller than last year
less than so per cent crop, should
say, this caused by the low price
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
THE CONTEMPT CASE.
Hope of An Amicabie Adjustment of
the Matter the Coming Week.

Especial to News and Observer)
Fayetteville, n. c., May THE at
torneys who came here today in con-
nection with the contempt proceed
ings, it was expected would be in in
stituted against the Robson bar for
their action towards Judge PEBBLES,
have returned home. Nothing was
done in the case, and the hope is
freely expressed that the matter will
be amicably adjusted next week. This
is also generally believed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
HE SHOT TWO MEN DEAD.
A Tragedy i'm Missouri Growing Out OF
y Feud.
(By the Associated Press.

Kansas City Mo-. May IA special
to the Star from Austin. Texas, says:
A sensational killing occurred today
at Luling. eight miles southeast of
Austin n. S. Nixon, member of the
State Democratic executive committee.
shot and killed r. w. Malone and
Colonel Veasey, two prominent citi-
zens of Luling. Nixon is a wealthy
planter. The shooting is said to have
grown out of an old family feud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
THE TENTH At CHICORA.
Chapter of Daughters-Excursio
Over the Angler Road.

(Specia Ito News and Observer.)
Dunn. N. c.. May Next Tuesday
the 10th is decoration day at Chicora
cemetery, near here. The ladies have
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
The Yale Boat Race.

Annapolis, Md, May 7.-lhe 1ale
second naval academy boat race was
won by Yale by half lenglh' lime
1929; Navy 1921 ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10

Lumberton, n. c., May mo no
tees have been served on the Lumber
ton bar as yet, and there are no
further developments here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-10
Chloroformed the Worshipers.

Wabash. Ind, May while
Christian Holiness people were in the
midst of an enthusiastic revival meet
ing at their tabernacle today, an un-
known person dashed a big bottle of
choloroform over the congregation.
number of persons We're so over
come that they had to be dragged to
the doors before they revived.
Singers and speakers will find Piso's
Cure an effectual cure for hoarseness.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

the spring OF 1891. attended the common
schools for several years and went to
work in the printing Office of J. +.
Rriuon. lie was determined to have an
education and 4 business and he worked
for his board and the opportunity OF
learning tho printing trade and of at
fencing school. lie followed the print
ing and editing for ten years, being en-
plcycd p o different papers and finally
through his W unaidcd efforts he &C
cumulatcd money enough to engage III
business for himself. For six years
prior to his election as state senator he
held the position OF county auditor Of
Mclean county and made an cnviable
record. He is a member of the Knights
of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, and has
held local Offices i'll many of the lodges
and has been a delegate to the X. P.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

be proud To continue al the head of
their educational sytscm.
The presidential electors are Messrs.
Il. S. Russell of !Stutsmar, Samuel
Richardson oil Ward. Roger .Allin Of
Walsh and ]. +. V. Kcibcrt Of Oliver
eo'l",y. These men will give expression
10 the almost unanimous desire of the
people Of the state, regardless of party,
that Theodore Roosevelt shall succeed
Eins.ll As president of the United
States i~r four years more. Great i'll
intellect. broad in craftsmanship, fear
less in his convictions. diplomatic, sim
eGrr, magnetic and honest President
E"e Svvcl, attracts the hearty support
II the American people. The North
Dulola voter who this year marks his
ballet for the republicans can leave the
election booth with a consciousness of
h:virg performed a duty with credit to
himself and his country.
The nominees for railrt ad commits
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

ncigllbrrllood, which were all German,
and grew to manhood i'll Russia, and in
that country was married. In 1873 Mr..
Schlenkcr removed to America and set
tied on a farm in Hutchinson county,
South Dakota, which he occupied till he
removed TO North Dakota in 1901, and
settled in Goodrich, Mclean county,
where he is in the general merchandise
business at present. Mr.. Schlcnkcr has
always taken an active part in local
politics and has held various township
Offices in Hutchinson county. S. d. In
years past he has been chairman Of the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

Ting in Grand Forks county. Since
that time he has been a resident of this
state, the past three years residing in
Mclean county. Mr.. Nusslc is a grad
uate of both the academic and law de-
partmen,s of the University of North
Dakota, and was admitted to the bar in
1901. He was appointed U. S. Commits
siorcr at Denhoff. He is a bright.
active young maj of good address, and
it is believed will acquit himself with
'redit as states attorney.
Register Of Deeds.
There is no man better known in Nc
Lean county than Hans c. Nygaard.
republican candidate for reelection to-
he office of register of deeds. He has
Been a RI sidcnt of the county since 1896
nd cvrs a fine farm on the shores Of
'rr;lc lake. lie served the county we'll
5 comfy treasurer and he has since
;c"vcd with equal distinction as register
If deeds. Mr.. Nygaard was the unani-
nous choice of the republican delegates.
5 well qra:ihed for the position, and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

md was also township treasurer prior
to his election as county treasurer two
years ago and took a farm, which he has
he has conducted them with honesty
and %capability. He is a young and ac-
tive republican, interested in the up
building of Mclean county, and is in
every way worthy Of reelection to the
responsible position of county treasurer.
Sheriff.
The republican convention very prop.
erly and very emphatically declared that
in the case Of Ole Gradin, for sheriff,
zone good term deserved another" Mr..
Gradin was born in Sweden thirty-six
years ago. He located in Mclean
county with his parents in 1883 and is
known to everyone in the wsstern part
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-10-22

u. 4. t5t"S(5N.
Candidate for superintendent of schools
township central committees. lie is Il
good republican. and twice was delegate
to state conventions i'll South Dakota.
In 1893 the people Of his county showed
their confidence in him by c~lccting him
to the office of county commissioner, to
whicl, Office he was reelected in 1896.
His second term oi office us county com
missioner he wa chosen us chairman OF
the board. Since Mr.. :Schlcnkcr has
located in Mclean county he has taken
active part i'll the politics and welfare
of this county
OF this nominee the Goodrich Citizen,
his home paper, said: The placing OF
the name OF Jollan :Schlcnkcr, Of this
place, upon the legislative ticket Of this
district by the republican legislative
convention at Washburn was certainly d
commcndablc piece OF business. MIR.
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deserves the unanimous support of the
republicans of the county.
County judge e.
The position of county judge is an
important one and the denomination of
Judge E. A. Lamb for this position in
dicates a confidence i'll the man that
will not be violated. Mr.. Lamb is 4
we'll konwn real estate man and practic-
ing attorney and has held many impor-
tant positions of trust. MI. Lamb has
been a resident of the state for many
years, having for five years held the i'm
portant position of register of the U. S.
land Office at Bismarck. He has teer
U. S. commissioner at Washburn for
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given great satisfaction i'll that position
and has worked in harmony with the
leaders of his party.
Sargent county was recognized by the
selection ui one of her best citizens Tor
state treasurer. MIR. \. Peterson i,
also well and i,vorahly known through
a., the state. He has served his con
siilucntS faithfully in the legislature and
in the various county 'iliccS he has held
and he will Not ll~aprnint them rs Slalr
treasurer. He is Il republican OF Sier-
ling worth and a riti<,u al broad. pro
grcssivc ideas.
Auditor Holmes and Secretary nf
State Porter are the nominees tor re
election. They were nnminiit without
oppositinn-a tribute To their popularity
have made cxccll,nl officials. and will
receive the full party vote.
For Commissioner of Insurance Hon.
T.. c. Cooper of Grand Forks is the
nominee. MIR. Cooper is Il man of state