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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
1T ENDORSES ROOSEVELT.
Indiana Republican Convention and
Its Platform-Fairbanks Not i'm 1t.
(By the Associated Press.


indianapolis, April 26.-The Re-
publican State convention met today
i'm Tomlinson hall. 1t is said to be
the largest convention ever held by
the party in the State. Speeches were
heard by Congressman James f.. Wat
son, Senators Fairbanks and Bever
idge and Governor Durbin. When Sem
ators Fairbanks and Beveridge en
tered the convention hall, the conven-
ton stood and cheered wildly for sew
eral minutes. AT every mention of
the name of President Roosevelt this
cheering was loud and long. After
electing presidential electors, dele
gates and alternates to the National
convention the convention adjourned
until tomorrow when a platform will
be framed and State ticket nominal
ted.
The platform was completed to-
night. 1t heartily and unreservedly
endorses the administration of Pres1-
dent Roosevelt and instructs the dele
gates at large to support him. 1t
pledges anew confidence in the wisdom
and efficacy of the protective tariff,
with a change of the schedules as con-
ditions demand but made consistent
ly with the policy of protection. 1t
advocates the gold standard and APP
proves the course of President Roose-
welt with reference to ComDlnattoE3
of capital in restraint of trade.
The convention Will not endorse
Senator Fairbanks for the vice-presi-
dental nomination, as the Senator mas
since coming here reiterated his Tor
mer statement that he is in no sense Il
candidate for the nomination.
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SHOT At PREMIER
Bullets Rained on Mau.
ra's Coach but He Es-
capped Unhurt.
(By the Associated Press

Madrid, April 26.-Premier Maura,
who arrived here today was shot at but
was not wounded, while on his way
here from the Balearic islands.
Later details show that the attempt
on Senior Maura was an organized plot
in which between thirty and forty men
armed with revolvers were concerned.
A regular fusilade was exchanged
between the gendarmes accompanying
the train and the miscreants. Many
marks of bullets were found in the
train afterwards.
When between Alicante and San
Vincent a bullet whizzed through the
roof of his car. The incident created
great alarm, but no one was injured.
The official report of the Incident
given out by the Interior, says:
LAS the train was running between
Alicante and San Vincente some per-
sons fired and others threw stones
The gendarmes accompanying the
train returned the fire. Neither the
Premier nor the other passengers were
hurt. Two arrests were made"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
DIR. JOHN Nj. STANCIIL DEAD.
Taken Suddenly Ill at u Trustees
Meeting, he Soon Expires.
Especial to News and ObserverD

Especial to News and Observer
Rockingham, n. c., April 26.-At 0
O'Clock last night. DR.. John M. Stancill,
of this place, died suddenly of heart
failure. He had been called in to a
meeting of the trustees of the graded
school, which was in session in Mr..
A. S. Dockery's Office, to discuss the
smallpox situation. A question Of
compulsory vaccination was before the
meeting and DR.. Stancill gave his
views on the subject, answering many
questions that were put to him by the
members of the board.
AS the discussion came to close
and the question was about to be put
to q vote, he suddenly grew weak and
stepped to an open window. Members
of the board stepped to his side, and
he complained of asthma from which
he suffered at times He took from
his pocket a tablet of nitro giycerine
and swallowed it. Turning to the door
he walked down stairs to the sidewalk,
growing perceptibly weaker all the
while. He was carried into his own
office. which was on the ground floor
of the same building, where he died i'll
a very few minutes.
He managed his case to the last,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

Somewhere in the world life is ct
stake every minute of the day. Right
al our own doors, perhaps, is going on
struggle as grim and fierce as any night
or flight on record. You hear the hol-
low tearing cough; sec the ooze OF blood
which tells of the wounded lungs; mark
the einaciated body and hectic cheek,
and know life is at stake.
The use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery has saved many a life III
Just such q crisis. 1t cures obstinate,
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NAL weight and strength.
There is no alcohol i'll the "D1scov-
cry" and it is absolutely free from
opium, cocaine, and all other narcotics.
"I desire to send you this brief, unsolicited
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Barium Springs Ircdell Co., N. c. vim 1898 one
of my daughters suffering on account OF a
other symptoms of diseased lungs. promptly
gave her DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical discovery
with gratifying success, and she now enjoys
excellent health, This experience caused me
to recommend Dr. Pierce's medicines TO my
neighbors, who without exception used them
with favorable results"
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of III one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only, or If cloth
bound volume is desired send 81 stamps.
Address DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
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FOUND DEAD ON THE TRACK.
Murdered Woman Once Charged Win
Killing Another Under SINH
lar Circumstances.

Especial to News and Observer
Lexington, n. c., April 26.-Early
this morning the dead body of REM
Peck, a disreputable young negro Wo-
man, was found on the railroad track,
one and one-half miles north of the
station here Dr. G.. A. Julian, the
coroner, was notified and held an in
quest today. The jury found that the
woman had been murdered.by an un-
known party and the body placed OIL
the track. The place where the body
was found is not far from the spot
at which a few years ago the body OF
Joe Grant, another negro woman or
bad character, was found, having
been murdered and the body placed
on the track, and this same REM
Peck was charged with the crime,
but discharged for lack of evidence.
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CONFERENCE FOR EDUCATION.
Bishop Galloway on Two Points OF
Negro Problem.
(By the Associated Press.)


Birmingham, Ala, April 26.-Ihe
seventh meeting of the conference Tor
education in the South convened in
this city tonight. The first session
was devoted to hearing ADDRESSES. Col.
II. @. Bush delivered the address, OF
welcome to the visitors to Alabama,
i'm behalf of Governor jerks, VINO is
i'll i'm New Mexico. President Robert
c. Ogden, of New York, responded.
Mr.. Ogden defined the object or
the conference saying that the party
did not come to the South to advance
theories, but to learn of the educa-
tional conditions existing here, eS-
pecially in Alabama.
Bishop Galloway, of jackson, MISS,
also addressed the conference deVot-.
ing his entire time to discussion or
the negro question. He SAID mat
two points in the negro question had
already been settled i'm the South.
First, they would never, be equal So
cially; second. they will always he
educated separately and in different
buildings. This was applauded by
both whites and negroes in the all
dience. The Jefferson theatre. where
the session was held, was crowded 20
it's capacity. Much enthusiasm was
manifested.
The conference will be in session
until Thursday night when President
Ogden's party will leave for New YORK.
The presidents party arrived in Bir-
mingham this Afternoon.
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CONGRESSIONAL AsPIRANTs.
Captain HObson Lectures to a Large
Audience at Wilmington.
(Snecial to- News and Obseryer.)

Especial to News ana ODSeTVer.)
Wilmington, n. c., April 26.-Fol-
lowing the announcement that Iredell
Meares, Esq, of this city, would make
the race for Congress in this district,
there are we'll confirmed rumors of
several other aspirants among the
number being Hon. Dan Hugh Nc
Lean, of Harnett; H. L. Cook, Esq, of
Fayetteville, and State Senator j. A.
Brown, of Columbus. The executive
committee of the district will meet
here Friday night for the purpose OF
appointing the date and place for the
convention, which it is understood
win be held early.
Capt r. p. Hobson lectured tonight
to very large audience. Upon his
arrival today he was met by the mayor
and a deputation of prominent citizens
and accompanied to the house of Col
John Wilder Atkinson where be is be-
ing entertained. a gun crew from
Wilmington division of naval reserves
fired a salute at the station in honor
of the "herO of the Merrimac."
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POTTER SAID HE KILLED HIM.
Rumor That Dying He COnfesscs to
the Slaying of Charles Campbcli.
lcnoeia1 to News and Observer.l

(Snecial to News and ObserverO
Hickory, N. c., April ga start
limo rumor reached here this after
noon in connection with the tragic
death of Boone Potter, who was killed
at Watauga last Saturday. 1t is
stated that Potter on his death pea
confessed that he had killed Charles
Campbell. =,
Campbell escaped from Newton jail
and a short time ago was said to nave
committed suicide. The body was
found with a bullet hole through the
brain. His death occurred at or near
Potter's home, and some of his famliy
claimed to have seen Campbell shoot
himself.
The story alleged to have been told
by Potter in his dying hours was as
follows:
Campbell had been in Jail at New
ton with Clarence Potter brother of
Boone. Clarence was under sentence
of death for the same crime as his
brother. When Campbell escaped. by
Clarence Potter's advice he went to
Watauga county and sought out Boone
Potter, thinking that they might help
each other.
Boone Potter saw him approaching
and exclaimed: Don't come on me-
Campbell replied: Il want to
know you. I'm in trouble"
Potter at once fired upon him and
killed him. The suicide story was in
vented to screen Potter.
1t is said that when Potter was
captured in the west last year his ar
rest was effected by detective, who
pretended to be fugitive from JUS
ticc and pal" of Potter. This ex-
perience made Potter suspicious of all
strangers and proved costly to Camp
bell.
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POLITICS AND COTTON.
MFR. Allen j. Ruffin Finds These iii
Abundance at Rocky Mount.

MIR. Allen j. Ruffin, OF Hlllspoio'
reached the city last night and at mid
night talked about things at Rocky
Mount where he had been visiting.
"Politics are warming up IN int
section" said he, land everybody over
there is for Judge Parker for PreSi-
dent" ;,.4
land crops? Why they are just
planting a big crop of cotton over that
way. 1t is going to be Whopper.
land if everybody does that it
means a lower price" said the report
er. - r.. -,
"Yes," said Mr.. Ruffin, but then
I'm in the cotton mill business, you
know, and have to buy cotton.
And then Mr.. Ruffin, having been
assigned to his room at the YarDor-
ough House, assembled the steps ana
sought the sleep of tired man.
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THE SUPREME COURT.
Appeals Argued, Appeals TO Be Called
AMI Opinions Handed Down.

The appeals from, the Thirteenth
district argued yesterday were:
State VS.. Garland, by Attorney Gen
eral for State; S. j. Erwin for detend-
ant.
Setter VS. Deal, by Z. B. Cline for
plaintiff; Self & Whitener and L. M.
Huffman for defendant.
Britain VS.. Westhall, by l.. L. With
erspoon and M. Fl. Yount for plalntlit'
Self & Whitener for defendant.
Minish VS.. Southern Railway COM
pany, by Edmund Jones and Lawrence
Wakefield for plaintiff; S. j. Erwin Tor
defendant.
Bernhardt VS.. Carolina d n. w.
Railroad, by Edmund Jones for pam
tiff; w. G. Newland, J. H Marion ana
G. e. Childs for defendant.
The appeals from the Fourleenlh
district will be called next TUESDAY
May as follows:
State VS.. Howard.
State VS. Gettys.
Rhett VS. Edwards.
In re Drury (petition to rehearo
I<istler VS.. Weaver.
Brinkley VS.. Southern Railway 20:
The following opinions were iidilue''
down yesterday:
Brooks vs. Trip, from BRUNSWICK
no error.
Helms VS.. Helms, from Union, no err
ror.
Martin VS.. Clark, from Montgomery
affirmed.
Sigman VS.. Southern Railway Co.
from Iredcll no error.
State VS.. Goulden, from hochiliS
ham, no error.
Self VS.. Shugart, from Surry' re-
Versed..
Fisher VS.. Brown, from Cabarrus'
modified and affirmed.
Drum VS.. Miller from CataWba' new
trial.
Ratlilfe sv. Southern Railway 20
from Mecklenburg, per curtain al
firmed.
Boyd VS.. Southern Railway o. from
Mecklenburg, per curtain, ann No. c,
Holbrooks VS.. Southern Halfway ~:
from Mecklenburg, per cui i@'ni'
firmed.
Smith VS. Johnson, from AleA:.uoc,
certiorari allowed and case coii'hi" oN
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

envy appropriation bill, the last OF tne
supply measures. Amendments sus-
gested by the Committee on Mlii.ai
Affairs for a REORGANIZATION OF . ~
Medical and Ordnance departments
for the army and for the establishment
of q number of camp sites were de-
clared out of order and none OF theIl
we're retained. These amendments
were discussed at length before oelils
disposed of. -. +,r;fe
Mr.. Bacon concluded his tarili
speech begun yesterday. continuing 10
cite instances in which domestic pur-
chasers of American manufacturers
are required to pay higher prices lnali
purchasers for the same artlcies reSiu-
ing in other countries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
Four Russian Submarines.
(By the Associated Press.)

Port Arthur, April 26.-The expert
ments with submarine boats mere nave
been attended with brilliant success.
All is quiet in the region of the for
tresS.
st. Petersburg, April 26.-The en-
trance into the service of four subma-
rine boats at Port Arthur means the
addition of a new and formidable
weapon for the defense of that strong
hold.
The Russian submarine boats may
soon have an opportunity to demon
strate the value of their type in war
as the Japanese fleet is reported at
Chefoo and the interval of time 1T Is
usually absent from Port Arthur has
about expired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
HOW MASSACHUSETTS STANDS
Delegates In All But Four Congress
sional Districts for Olney.
CIV the Associated Press

(By the Associated GreSS.)
Boston, April 26.-Democratic con-
ventions for the election OF delegates
to the National convention at st. Louis
were held in the fourteen Congressional
districts of the State today, ana III all
but of the districts delegates either
pledged or favorable to the name OF
Richard Olney for the Presidency were
chosen.
OF these delegates twenty-one are
claimed for Olney, six are conceded to
Hearst, while one is pledged and non
commital. To the Olney forces must
be added the four delegates at large
elected and pledged to him at the State
convention. OF the eleven conven-
tions held outside of this city, fifteen
delegates either pledged to or known
to favor Olney were elected; six dele
gates were pledged Internationally TO
Hearst, while one delegate is UNI
pledged.
With the four delegates at large and
the twenty-one elected today, the OIL
ney faction have a majority and WILL
it is understood, enforce the unit rule
at the National convention.
Against the unit rule the Hearst del
egates will make protest to the DEM
ocratic committee.
The greatest surprise of the day was
occasioned by the result of the ballot
in the Twelfth district convention
which was held in this city. Dedham,
the home of George Fred Williams,
leader of the Hearst faction in Massa-
chusetts is in the district, and Mr.. Will
liams was a candidate for delegate on
the Hearst ticket. He and the other
Hearst delegates were defeated, and
delegates pledged to Richard Olney
elected.
Delegates favorable to Hearst's can
didacy were elected in the Third dis
trict which is represented in Congress
by John nj. Thayer, one of the fore
most opponents of Mr.. Hearst's candi-
dacy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
THE REAL TEST
OF Herpicidc In In Giving 1t Thor
OuRh Trial.

There is only one test by which to
Judge of the efficiency of any article
and that is by it's ability to do that
which it is intended to do Many hair
vigors may look nice and smell nice.
but the point is-do they eradicate Dan
druff and stop falling hair?
No, they do not, but Herpicide does.
because it goes to the root of the evil
and kills the germ that attacks the
papilla from whence the hair gets its
life.
Letters from prominent people every
where are daily proving that Newbro's
Herpicide stands the test of USE"
1t is a delightful dressing. clear, pure
and free from oil or grease.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc. IN
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
Henry r. Hicks & Co.. special agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
81 Do All My t.0uSeWOrk and
Take Care of My Baby and |
Feel So Good"
a YOUNG MOTHERS LETTER.

Mrs. w. McRoberts, writes to DR..
: Hartman from Delano, Miss, the
! following:
Dclano, Miss.
DR.. S. i. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
} Dear Sir:-"I feel perfectly we'll Of
I catarrh. 1 did, as you directed mo to-
and took Peruna and Manalin. The
third of March / gave birth to a ten
! pound baby girl and we are both well
and happy. / am very thankful to
you and Peruna saved my life. /
recommend it to everyone and can't
praise it enough.
! 81 send you,my own and my baby's
picture. Shells SO sweet and good,
she is Peruna baby. | have such
} good health now. 90 all my house
work and take care of my baby and
! feel so good.
! "There are three or four of my
! neighbors using Peruna now since it
! did me so much good. They were
just run down, and they think it is
J fine, it is so good to give strength."-
! Mrs. w. McRoberts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
SHAKEN BY EXPLOSIONS.
The Stanly Soap Works Blazing ana
Other Buildings Threatened.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy inc ASSOCIdICI I ItHo'I
New York, April pa fire that
started on the top floor of John stan
lev soap works in west Thirtieth
street this city, was followed by three
explosions in the basement of the
building and the whole structure was
soon i'm a blaze 1t is feared that the
factory will be burned to the ground.
The property takes in half the block
between Eleventh and Twelfth Ave
nues Twenty horses were on the
Thirtieth street side of the building
and it seems impossible to rescue them.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.
\ Suggestion That it be Changed to
jefferson Davis Birthday.
(Rv the Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Ga. April pa movement
to have the date of Memorial Day
changed from April 26 to June 3, the
birthday of jefferson Davis, President
of the Southern Confederacy, was
launched by Judge John w. Akin, dur
ing his speech here today as the ora
tor of the day for the Ladies Memorial
association and his suggestion met
with prolonged and hearty applause.
Judge Akin said: Here l leave my
prepared speech to make suggestion
To Won. The weather today is Suftfl-
cient argument in favor of what l say.
1 suggest that Memorial Day be
changed from April 26 to June 3,
which is the birthday of the PRESIDENT
of our Southern Confederacy.
If the members of the Ladies Me-
morail association agree with Judge
Akin the matter will be brought up be-
fore the General Assembly for action
in June.
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The Object of the Cruise.

st. Petersburg, April 26.-1:27 p.
m.-The Emperor has received dls-
patch from the commander OF 'tne
VIadivostock squadron, confirming the
reports of the sinking of japanese
transport of 600 tons at Wonsan (Geh
SAM The object of the squadron
cruise is to destroy all transports ira
versinp the sea of Japan, show the
Russian flag in Korean waters ana I'M
press the population. also compelling
the Japanese to guard all their trans
mort expeditions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
WAITING ON EXPERTS.
Henry A. Page Thinks Two Weeks Yet
Before A. & n. c. Report is Ready.

Mr.. Henry A. Page, of Aberdeen,
was in the city yesterday and during
the day was in consultation with NJ
r. r. Gray. another member OF the
Atlantic and North Carolina railroad
investigating committee.
Mr.. Page stated that he rather
thought that it would be two weeks
before the experts at New Bern con-
cluded the work of examining the
books of the railroad. and that no
meeting would be held till that report
was ready.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
ONLY ONE POLK MILLER
AS tho Years Pass Tie Grows nc''''
Like Good Wil"''

When Won look at Polk Miller you
see kindly faced Virginia gen han an
but il you close your cse' 80 Won,
crops into dialect on the S'' I'll,
will hear the old. time negro - t,.oa
Convulsed with Laughter a,dienca
erly silent in appreciatlol, al heard
at the METROPOLITAN tniabt and
him talk and sing last n of the
heard, too, the rare meiou'
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To Oppose the Baltic Squadron.
(Rv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Paris, April ga dispatch TO the
Petit Parisien from it's Shanghai cor
respondent says:
ga rumor is current here that ia
pan intends to occupy portion OF the
Fukien coast opposite Formosa with
the object of preventing the Russian
Baltic squadron passing through the
FormOSa strait.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
SMITHFIELD'S SAVING BANK.
The Officers Selected For the New
Financial Enterprise.

The charter for the Commercial and
Savings Bank for Smithfield has been
obtained by Mr.. F. H. Brooks. who
came to Raleigh for that purpose.
The capital is $4,000 and the bank
begins with $1,000 paid in. The offi-
GERS are w. l.. Woodall president;
James H. Abel, cashier, and w. M.
Sanders vice president.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

(By the Associated Press.)
st. Petersburg, April 26.-Vice Adj
miral Skrydlof will leave tomorrow ev-
ening for Sebastopol, from which
place he will start May 9Th for the
Far East.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

Botanic Blood calm BIB. is
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Strengthens Weak Kidneys AMI StomachS cures
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Describe your trouble and special free medical advice
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

calling for strichnine to stimulate his
heart His remains will be buried
with Masonic Honors tomorrow morn
ing.
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Military Academy Bill Passed.

tBy the Associated Press)
Washington, D. c.. April 26.--The
Senate today passed the Military Acad-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
SANK FOUR TRANSPORTS.

1nhlCtcU by VIaUlVOStOcK F1tct.
(By the Associated Press.)
Paris, April 27.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Matin. says:
Il learn from Il sure source that the
VladivOstocl< squadron yesterday sunk
four Japanese transports which were
conveying 1000 men,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
Little Mamie Marr's Funeral.

The funeral services of the late
little Mamie Mari, daughter of Mr..
John Mari. of Hope Mills, formerly of
this city, were held Monday afternoon
at o'clock at the home of Mr.. 'Chas.
Hooker, on Lane street The services
were conducted by Rev. T.. r. Welch,
of Hope Mills, assisted by Rev. F. A.
Bishop, pastor of Central Methodist
church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

Unless you pay your pOll-taH by Sat-
urday night of this week. you cannot
vote I'm the November election.