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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
IN FRATERNAL CONVENTION.
for the First Tine in Sixty
Years.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press)
st. Louis Mo, May 16-For the first
time in sixty years the Baptists of
the North and South met in a general
fraternal convention tonight at the
Third Baptist church, and the actual
attendance so far exceeded the cxpec-
tation of the committee on ARRANGE
ments that it was necessary to hold
an overflow meeting in the Grand
Hotel Presbyterian church. a few
blocks distant
Governor Joseph w. Folk. of Mis-
souri,. delivered an address of welcome
to the delegates. Rev. DR. w. c..
Truitt, of Texas. spoke on "belefs and
principles of the Baptist Church"
Sessions of the general convention
will be held tomorrow when recon-
mendations looking to the permanent
organization will be submitted by the
committee appointed at the meeting
held in New York last January.
Should the report of the committee
be adopted the permanent organiza-
ton will Immediately be perfected,
the object of the general convention
being fraternal, having in view the
discussion of questions of vital interest
to the Baptist church, It's function
will not be executive. but its decisions
will have much weight in church af-
fairs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
TO REINFORCE ROJEsTyENsKY
Another Naval Division to Sail From
CPonstadt for the Far East.
(By the Associated Press.)


st. Petersburg, May 16.-The naval
game in the Far East is watched with
Intense interest, but the admiralty is
able to throw but little light on the
situation. The Russian admiral is
keeping his movements and plans Sc
cret. not communicating even with
the homo authorities. Many naval
men incline to the opinion that Ro-
iestvensky will pass out of the China
Sea into the Pacific through the
Ballintang Channel north of the
Island of Luzon, Philippine Islands,
and give Formosa q wide berth in
stead of sailing through the 200 mile
stretch of the Straits of Formosa, in
which the Russians might be subject
TO a torpedo attack.
Another division of re-inforcements
for Rojestvensky is almost ready at
Cronstadt and will be ssent out under
the command of Rear Admiral Paren-
ago. 1t will consist of two fine new
battIeships, the Slava and the En-
cruiser, a gunboat, a transport and
several minor units The division is
now engaged lin speed trials and
manouevering off Cronstadt.
The appearance of this reserve di-
vision i'm the Far East i'm the course
Of the summer should hostile fleets
suffer equally in the coming battle is
counted upon to give Russia the
necessary decisive preponderance
upon the sea. The possession of this
division naval men believe, may ulti-
mately prove Russia's salvation.
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linseed oil reached years ago. The
first effect of this condition is to make
a scramble for seed at improbable
prices, based on the prices of products,
for the best sixty or ninety days Of
the season. The second and equally
serious result is that we can and do
put double the volume of the manu-
featured products on the markets of
the world in a given time than we did
ten years ago. Is it any wonder that
a vast proportion of our oil goes for
the lowest and basest of uses-the
soap kettle"
Mr.. Fitzsimmons suggested legis-
lative committee and that through it
the government be petitioned to have
it's consuls make special reports and
Investigations on the uses of cotton
seed products and on the amount of
such products. consumed in foreign
countries.
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TO CALL OFF THE STRIKE.
This Will be Done it is Thought With
in FoPty-E Eight Hours.

Chicago, May 16.-AlthCugh no
facts have as yet transpired fully to
warrant the prediction 1t is asserted
both by members of the Employers
Association and by the conservative
clements in the ranks of the teamsters
that the present strike Will be called
off probably within forty-eight he urs
and certainly Lv the end Of the week.
Chief. among the causes which lead
to the prediction Of u settlement are
the firm stand taken this afternoon
by Mayor Dunno when in conference
with President Shea and of officials
of the local teamsters union, he as
sured them that any further spread
of the strike would certainly make 1t
necessary for nim to call for troops,
and the arrival of PRESIDENT samuel
Gompeis. of the american Federation
IF Labor, Who reached the city this
evening.
Although not POSSESSED of exsch-
tive power in the settlement of the
strike, President Gompers declares
that ne had every hope that its end
was not far distant. He said he
would do all in his power to end the
strike and had great hopes of sue
ces~.
The Employers association and the
c.prcss companies Increased their
rcopc of. delivery still further today.
,mcthing over 1000 wagons were III
u-e and business for the most part
was transacted without nindrance of
any kind. There We're few cases Of
rioting which were disposed of by
policemen who used their clubs IN
vigorous fashion.
Three hundred and fifty men were
brought into the city today to take
the places of strikers ard as many
more are expected tomorrow.
At conference today employing
liverymen vainly endeavored to in
duce President Shea and his fellow
unionists to permit the delivery Of
passengers at the boycotted stores
The labor leaders fatty refused to de-
viate from the stand taken aSainst
suCh delivery. The officials OF the
Iivcrymcn's union were called into the
MAYORS office and informed that any
cabman who refused to deliver pas
sengers TO the stores under the union
ban would be promptly deprived OF
the city license under which he oEer-
ates.
. Pupils in public schools struck to-
day and the scholars obtained war
rauts for tie arrest of the rinSlead-
er3 and their parents who in many
cases are said to be responsible for
the strikes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
TO PERRIN BUSBEE.
Congratulations on His Election as
Grand Warden of odd Fellows.

A series of congratulatory speeches
were made last night to Mr.. Perrin
Busbee at a joint meeting of Manteo
and Seaton Gales Lodges of Odd Eel
lows.
This was because of the recent cleo
ton of Mr.. Busbee as Grand Warden
of the Grand Ladge of odd Fellows, a
position which came to him by unan-
imous vote, and which puts him in
line to be the Grand Master two years
hence.
Addresses fe1icitating him upon his
election were made by Messrs. G. b.
Edwards and G. II. Lumsden, of Man
teo Lodge Messrs. Joseph b. Pogue
and Willis G.. Briggs, of Seaton Gales
Lodge In response to these Mr. Bus
bee spoke most pleasantly, thanking
his brother members for the support
given him and expressing his appre-
citation of the honor conferred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Masked Men Shoot Henry
BIakeshire Down.
HIS WIFE is PRESENT
Louis Hendricks Says He Heard Her
Offer M'CIoskey, a Neighbor,
Money to Do The Deed. Hen
bricks, the Woman and
M'ClOsky in Jail.
M'CIOsky in Jail.
(By the Associated Press.)


Parkersburg. w. Va. May 16.-On
May at midnight masked men en-
tered the home of Henry Blackshire
at Brookville, Calhoun county. and
shot him dead in the presence of his
wife and son. Tonight Mrs. Black
shire is in the Calhoun Jail. Her
neighbor, Robert McCloskey is in the
same prison and Louis Hendricks is in
the Parkersburg Jail. all charged with
completely in the murder.
The arrest OF Mrs. BlackShirc today
was brought about by the statement
of Hendricks. He said he was at
McCloskey's home several days before
the murder and heard Mrs. Biackshire
offer McCloskey money to kill her hus-
band and say that if he refused she
would get some one else to do 1t. He
says he told Mrs. Blackshire after the
murder what he had heard and she
offered to give him 500 as soon as
she collected her husbands life insur-
ance if he would leave town. She and
McCloskey lett together the day fol-
loving the murder and remained near
Parkersburg till McCloskey returned
TO Brookviile on Sunday to get his pay
and while there he was placed in jail.
During their absence Mrs. Blackshire
attempted to collect the insurance,
amounting to $1,000.
Public sentiment was so outraged
over the reports of her comDlicity that
she was threatened with lynching. but
no attempt was made to wreak
vengeance on her. McCloskey admits
being at the house at the time of the
murder and also saws Mrs. Blackshire
wanted her husband out of the way,
but charges Hendricks with the muir
der
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
A VERDICT BY SATURDAY.
The Trial of Johann Hoch Charged
With Wife Murder.
(Bv the Associated PICS

Chicago, May 1.-THE defense in
the tria! of Johann Hoch, charged
with wife murder, reported it's case
today il is stated that verdict will
be reached before Saturday.
In analyzing the evidence for the
jury States Attorney Healy pictured
IIoch as a cold blooded murderer.
Attorney HeaIy dwelt OH the suffer
ing of Mrs. Wclcker-HoCh in her last
moments, and pictured Hoch fiendish-
ly Watching and waiting for the end.
Pointing an accusing finger at the
prisoner, the States attorney de-
nounced Hoch as scheming murder
er, a fiend and as a criminal of the
lowest type Hoch shifted uneasily
at the 8cathing words of the prosecut-
ing attorney and continually shook
his head as though to deny the ac-
cusation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
THE INLAND WAY
Announcement OF the
Board Which is to
Make the Survey.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the AssOciatcd Press.J
Norfolk, Va. Nav 16.-Announce-
ment was made today of the Board
of Army Engineers which is to make
a survey for ten or twelve foot in
land waterway between Norfolk and
Beaufort, n. c., as provided for by an
act of Congress. The board is to be
composed of Lieutenant Colonel Smith
S, Leach. with Headquarters at WASH
ington. ID. c.: Captain Clement y.
Flagler, of Wilmington. Del; and
Captain George p. Howell. of Charles
ton, S. c.: and the board is to meet
at the call of Colonel Leach. 1t is
also to ascertain the character and
possible cost of such private water
WAYS as might be needed in establish
ing the complete waterway from NOR
folk to Beaufort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Judge Foster Goes to Congress.
lBx the Associated Press.l

Evansville, Ind, May 16.-Judge
John Foster, of Evansville, nephew OF
former Secretary of State John w.
Foster was elected to Congress from
the first district of Indiana today to
succeed James A. Hcmenway, who
was elected United States Senator.
Returns received uD to a late hour
indicate that Judge Fosters majority
i'm the district will be about one thous-
and. The Democrats concede defeat
but declare that when all the returns
are received the majority will be re-
duced to about 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
TWO MEN AND A WOMAN.
The Trio Arrested for Robbery of 4
Bank

New York, May 16.-Detective5 to-
day arrested two men and a woman
whom they allege were the ringleaders
of a gang that robbed the private bank
of e. C. Brewer in Gilbertsville. n.
Y, recently of about $4,000. The de-
tectives also captured what is said to
be the most elaborate set of bank
burglars tools ever taken to police
headquarters.
The prisoners cave their names Is
Edward Watson. 81 years old, must
clan. who the police say. has the alias
of Wilson; Mabel Watson, Il years
old. supposed to be his wife. and John
Mullin, 25 years old d painter. All
three were arrested in a house in West
Forty-Ninth street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
EXCITEMENT IN TOXIC.
A Report That Germany Has Occu-
pied Haichou in Shantung.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic, May 16.--1 a. NIT is re-
ported that Germany has dispatched
a force of troops and occupied Hal
chou, in the southern portion of the
province of Shantung, where they
raised and saluted the German flag.
Haichou is on an extensive bay, north
of the old channel of the Hoang
River.
8 p. NIT is mi-ofIicially an
nounced that the Japanese govern
ment has received conflicting reports
relating to the Haichou incident, one
being to the effect that the Germans
occupied the place and raised and sa-
luted their flag and another is to the
effect that the Germans were merely
engaged in surveying. Pending the
receipt of full and correct Informal
ton the government here refrains
from discussing the matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
The Equitable PoIicy-hoIdors.
CBv the Associated Press.)

New York. May 16.-John D. Grim
minis made this statement today con-
corning the status of the policy-hold-
ers' committee of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society:
"The policy-holders' committee has
not disbanded and will not disband. II
accomplished all it could when the
naturalization plan was adopted by the
Equitable directors. IT would have
gone on and named two directors but
for the suits which prevented such ao-
tion. When the suits are so DISPOSED
of to admit it to the policy-hoiders
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The Report Said to be False.
(By the Associated Press.)

NDy tIIt tNSoUIIbICu I t5E9.
Berlin, May 16.-The Foreign Office
replying to an inquiry of the Asso-
lated Press regarding the excitement
at Toxic over the report that Ger
man troops had occupied Haichou, in
the southern part of the Shantung
peninsula, says the report is wholly
incorrect and one of several reports
designed to make it appear that Ger
many is attempting in Shantung what
Russia did in Manchuria. The Ger
man government is doing nothing in
Shantung outside of fulfilling her
treaty agreement with China, which
fact has been communicated to both
the Washington and Toxic govern
ments The Foreign Office regards
these reports as spread to mislead the
opinion of the world concerning Ger
many's aims and acts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
BOWEN FILES STATEMENT.
1t is His Reply to the Charges Of
LoomiS.
(By the Associated Press.1

Bowen called on Secretary Taft today
and fled his statement in reply to As
sistant Secretary LOOMS charges and
also bearing upon the charges against
Mr.. LOOMS which he transmitted to
the officials here. Mr.. Bowen in
formed Secretary Taft of the existence
on file in the State Department. of GER
tain papers in the case. The papers
were sent for and were turned over
to Mr.. Bowen for consideration. He
will return these papers i'm a short time
with a statement showing their signifi-
canoe. Their exact nature is not
known but it is understood that they
are copies of certain papers found by
Mr.. BoNen at Caracas connected with
the charges ahoat there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
FLAG OF THE PLoWBoYs.
An Interesting Feature of the Cere-
monies at New Bern Today.
(Special to News and Observer

Greensboro N c., May 16.-Onc of
the most interesting features of the
ceremonies attending the delivery by
the New Jersey troops at New Bern
tomorrow of the flag captured from
the Beaufort county plowboys in eigh-
teen sixty will be it's reception by Mrs.
Mary Winfield Joyner. wife of Rev.
Edmund Joyner. of Columbia, S. G..
Mrs. Joyner as a Young girl helped TO
make the flag and presented it to the
company in eighteen sixty-onc in a
neat and inspiring address.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
ITCHING SCALP HUMOR
Lady Suffered TOrtureS Until
Cured by CutiCura.
SCRATCHED DAY AND NIGHT

"My scalp was covered with little
pimples and suffered fortunes from
the itching. was scratching all day
and night, and 1 could get no rest.
washed my head with hot water and
Cuticura Soap and then applied the
Cuticura Ointment as dressing. One
box of the ointment and one cake of
Cuticura Soap cured me. Now my
head is entirely clear and my hair is
growing splendidly. have used Gu
ticura Soap ever since, and shall never
be without it. (signed) Ada c. Smith,
3o9 Grand ST., Jersey City, NJ"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
SLAIN By HER BROTHERS.
Nan Supposed to BE Respon 5i0le for
Girls Ruin and Death, Shot
to Death.
lBN dc Associated Pics. }

Yoakum Texas, May 16.--E. S.
Mason, a prominent business man,
was today shot and killed 10y M. A.
ard +. a. Newman. brothers, VINO
were concealed iii the Lane Hotel and
who used rifles. Mason Ii IS said
feared trouble, but had adopted the
policy Of going about in his shirt
sleeves to show that he was ullarmed.
Several days a g. N SIS Lillian New
man, about rs years of age. died sud
denly and shortly thereafter Dr. J.
M. Boyd was accused of NAL
practice in connection with the
young woman's death. The
brothers of the dead girl,
ono living at Alice and the other at
Forth Worth, visited Toahum Their
left town. hut returned last night and
the shooting followed today. They
surrendered and have been taken to
IalIettsvile
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18

committee will proceed to submit the
names of two directors:
1.-The Frick committee is perfectly
honest and will make a thorough in
vestigation. From letters which have
received people in various parts of
the country are convinced that the
committees report will be conclusive
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Police ATTACKED BY MOB.
Forced to fake Refuge in The Mar
kct Hall.
NV the Associated Press

Warsaw, May 16.-There were dis
turbances in the Jewish quarter this
evening. Police We're attacked by a
mob ana forced 10 take refuge in the
market hall from which they shot
and killed one and wounded another
Of tho rioters.
The workmen's committee issuet q
manifesto today denouncing agltators
saying that they had deceived th:
won kmen, who had been led to believe
a general revolution atOot Throughout
Russia and as result I number mad
been killed without gain. The COM
mittee implore the norkmen to return
to work and secure their aims ~
peaceful means.
A message by telephone from Lodz
reports that slight disorders conti1ue,
but that many are returning to work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Governor General Wounded.
(By the Associated Press

Ufa, Russia, May 16-Major Gen
oral Sokolovsl1y, governor general of
the province of Ufa, was fired at sew
eral times and seriously wounded this
morning in the public garden during
an entertainment His assailant dis
appeared. General Sokolovsky's life
is despaired of, though he retains
complete consciousness. Vice Gov
ernor Bogdanovitch has taken over
the administration Of the province.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
TOO MANY MILLS.
That is the Conclusion of the Cotton
Seed CrushePS' Association.

New Orleans, La, MAY 16.-The
Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers As
ISOLATION opened its annual session
here today with large attendance.
President c. F'itzsimmons. of Column
bia, S. c.. presided. In his annual re-
port the President said:
Il believe that we are all agreed
that reproduction of mills-more
mills than there is seed to crush-is
our chief trouble and that we are to-
day in about the same position that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Death OF Kirk La sheKle.
lRv the Associated Press.l

Bellport, l.. l., May 16.-Kirk La
Shelle, the theatrical manager died at
his home here today from diabetes.
Mr. La Shelle was born in Illinois
in 1862. He began life as newspa-
per man, on the Chicago News, Mail
Times and Post. In 1891 he went to
the theatrical business. He had writ
ten several plays, among them THE
Ameer," a comic opera, and Princess
Chic" a romantic opera.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Bobby Still in the Winning.
CIV the Associated Press.)

Atlanta. Ca, May 1G.-Bobby Wal
thour. of Atlanta, defeated Harry
Caldwell of New Hampshire by ono
mile i'm twenty mile straight-away mo-
paced race at the Stadium here to-
night Time % minutes "a as sec
onds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

Crockett Arsenic ithia Springs and
Baths. Opens june 1st. Elevation p
600 feet. Cures Nervous Prostitution
Dyspepsia, Rheumatic and Skin
Troubles, Kidney and Bladder disord-
ers and female weakness. Clears and
beauties tho complexion. Write for
booklet. NJ f.. THOMAS, Manager,
Crockett Springs. Virginia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
When In New III
York uOLeg
Woodward
broadway and 55th Street.

A New Hotel of steel and firc-prOOf
constructions catering only 10 refined
patronage. Located but a few blocks
from principal shops and theatres
Restaurant handsomest in City, and
service of the highest order.
#. ID. GREEN, Manager,
Formerly Hotel jefferson, Richmond.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18

Tt is ten times easier TO cure coughs,
Group, whooping-couG and all lung
and bronchial affections when the
bowels are open. Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar is the original LaXa-
tive Cough Syrup. Gently moves the
bowels and expels all cold from the
system. Cuts the phlegm, cures all
coughs and strengthens weak lungs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
NAN GETS A JOB.
No Wonder After the Advertising She
Has Been Given.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 16.-The
Inquirer tomorrow will say that Nan
Patterson was in this city today and
signed a contract to appear in a New
York Music Hall. 1t is said she ar
rived here in the afternoon and re-
turned to Washington Immediately
after the negotiations had been closed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
ElnIr GEowERs, STAND.
Those Of Georgia Ask That Rcfriger-
ator Lines be Regulated as Rail-
roads Are.

Atlanta. Ca. May 16.-The Georgia
Fruit Growers Association freight
rates committee today declined the re-
quest of the Armour Car Line for
withdrawal of resolutions recently
adopted asking that Congress put re-
frigerator car lines under the same
rules and regulations as railroads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
NIECKLENBURG DECLARATION.
The Celebration of This Momentou1
Event Begins in Charlotte.
Especial to News and Observer.

Charlotte, n. c., May 16.-The an
nual celebration of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence began
here this evening with the opening OF
a big carnival at the Mecklenburg
fair grounds. The initial feature OF
the celebration was a huge. parade
this afternoon in which all the milf
tary of the city took part. Many IN
teresting features will be provided for
the amusement of visitors at the fair
grounds which will include 4 tourna-
ment and prize drill. The celebration
will continue for three days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Steamer Nikko Ashore.
an the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic May 16.--11 a. m.-The
steamer Nikko. a naval auxiliary is
ashore at Fusan. She has not sus-
tanned damage and it is expected that
she will be f1oated off at full tide.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Pale Delicate Women and Girls.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, drives out malaria and
builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for 81 years. Price so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18

Lame back is only one symptom OF
kidney trouble-one of many. Other
symptoms showing that you need
Swamp-Root are, being Obliged to
pass water often during the day and
to get up many times during the
night inability to hold your urine,
smarting or irritation in passing.
briclS-dust or sediment in the urine.
catarrh of the bladder, uric acid. con-
slant headache, dizziness, poor diges-
ton sleeplessness. nervousness. irreg-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-18
Singers will find Piso's Cure an eff
fectual cure for hoarseness.
"Aunt Patty is Dined.
lBv the Associated Press.l

Columbus, Ohio, May 16.-"Aunt
Patty" Allen, born 100 years ago to-
day as slave in Amelia Va, was
given a dinner today by Mrs. John G..
Deshler, wife of a leading banker
here. Aunt Patty was a nurse in
the Greene family of which Mrs.
Deshler is the eldest daughter.