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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
For Central Methodist Church.

The entire membership of Central
Methodist church is earnestly request
ed by the pastor to attend Edenton
Street church Thursday night to hear
Dir. DuBoSe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
Bond was Reduced.

The bond Of Grover Coppedge, the
young white man charged with high
way robbery, who has been confined
in Wake county, Jail, has been reduced
from $3.50 TO $3.50. The bond was
given by Mr.. j. l. johnson. Of til. city.
agn@lirety, and Coppedge no has his
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
Vote fo- Police Justice

Vote fo- Police Justice.
In the ballot for Police Justice
] .459 votes were cast. OF these Badger
received 913 votes and Beckwith $40
votes. The majority for Badger is
367 votes and he is the Democratic
Continued on Page Six.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26

c. M. Muse, J. A. Green and Don
cold Mclean, OF Ellington, were in
the city yesterday IN the matter OF
J. r. Franklin, bankrupt, before Vie
tor II. BCyden, referee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26

Nine times out of ten when a man
buys a horse he is sold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received
until noon of April 2Gth for enlarge
ment of Laundry at School for the
Blind according to plans and speciii-
cations in the hands Of the principal.
Also 1000 yards more or less, grano-
lithic floors. Right reserved TO reject
any or all bids.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26

LADIES FROM our or TIE CRY
visiting Raleigh to DO their shop
ping. and desiring room and mes
at reasonable rate. with private
family, can find same at Mrs. w. 81.
Rogers 53I Halifax street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
Judge Thayer is Dead.
(By the Aszociated Press.l

St Louis, Mo, April 24-Amo3
Madden Thayer, United states Circuit
Court judge of the eighth judicial dis
trict died at his home tonight after
an illness oW four months. He was
appointed by resident Cleveland to
the United States .Circuit bench.
Judge 1hayer wrote the opinion in
the Northern Securities case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-26
Vote or Mayor.

In the contest for mayor there were
cast 1.479 votes. OF these James |.
Johnson received $50 votes and Frank
Stronach 499 votes. The majority for
Johnson is 4S1 votes and he is the
Democratic nominee for mayor. The
vote bY wards is:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
Al LEXANDER AND
HYDE [. Al ARE V0vv.0Ul' w
designations Accepted Yesterday
BY Chairman Morton to Take
Effect Immediately.
No EXPLANATION is GIVEN.
Action Follows Announcements
New and Independent Investi-
cation to Be Made.
fBy Associated Press. )

.
NEW, YORK. June 2O.-Following
quickly the Institution OF new and In
dependent investigation Of the affairs OF
the Equitable Life Assurance Society by
direction OF Paul Morton, chairman OF
the Board OF Directors. came the an-.
.nouncement tonight by Mr.. Morton that
he had accepted the resignatlons or
James w. Alexander as president and
James II. Hyde as vice-president. These
8rcsigna tions. with those OF Second Vice
President Gage L. Tarbell. Third Vive-
President George T. Wilson. Fourth Vice
President William II. Mcintyre and As.
sistant Secretary II. r. Winthrop were
placed In the hands OF Mr.. Morton at
the meeting OF the Board Of Directors
at which he was elected chairman OF the
board with plenary powers over all the
affairs OF the sociey. In receiving the
designations the new chairman announced
that he would hold them in allegiance
until he had time further to acquaint
himself with the affairs OF the society,"
When Mr.. Morton was asked tonight
whether he would give any reason for
his acceptance OF the resignation, he
replied:
~ have nothing to say
When do the designations take ef-
fect?" he was asked.
They take effect now
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
WOULD-BE GOVERNOR
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Democratic Candidate in Georgia
Charged With Killing His
Own Wife.
iRr Assooiated Pross,

ATLANTA. GA, June 20,---Solicitor-
General Render Terrell, OF the Coweta
Circuit OF the Superior Court of Georgia
has brought to State Chemist Mocandless
tho stomach of Mrs, Minnie Noland.
which will be examined by the lattor Of
fcial to see II the charge that she camo
to her death from poison administered
by her husband. Henry Noland. can be
substantated by chemical proof.
1t ii recalled that Mr.. Noanti recently
announced through the State press that he
would be candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor and would ex-
pect his support to be drawn from tho
farmers OF the State, Mr. Noland is now
In jail In Carroll county, under Indictment
OF killing his wife,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
ENJOYS WILL MEET
ABOUT AUGUST lST
Russia Accepts Japanese Date.
Small Hope Now Of
Arrnistice.
Ar1nistice.
(By Associated Press.)

ST. PETERSBURG, June 21--2:15 A..
M.--Diplomatic measures for the peace
conference are continuing in the fnce
OF the steady pressure brought to bear
by the militant factions. Lleutenant-
General Linev!tch has again Wired the
Emperor. saying that victory Is almost
at hand and begging that he and his
army be not deprived of the opportunity
to restore the prestige of Rus sian arms,
General Lineyitch's telegram confirms
the indications that negotiations for an
armistice are not proceeding between tho
Russian and Japanese commanders
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
DROPPED DEAD WHILE
DELIVERING ADDRESS
Former Secretary Of Democratic
National Committee Expires
Suddenly at Convention,
(By Associated Press.9

Il CHICAGO, June 2O.-s. r. Sheerln, for
merly secretary OF the Democratic Ma
btIonal Committee, dropped dead on the
floor Of the convention hall In the Aus
Iditorium Hotel to-day while making an
address before the delegates to the cons
yeptIon Of the National Interstate Inde-
pendent Telephone Association, Death
was due to apopexy,
Mr. Sheerln was president Of the new
long distance telephone company, Of In
idianapolis, and had been sele to reply
to an address OF welcome. AS he want
to the speakers table he jokingly re-
marked that he was unable to make a
speech without notes. and asked the par
don of those present while hesread his
response to the address Of welcome He
had proceeded we'll along with the read
ing when he suddenly stepped backward
and fell Ito the floor, expiring within y
few minutes, MI. sheern, a moment
before his collapse, remarked to Colonel
J., d. Powers, of Louisville, KY, tenn
porary chairman of the convention, ghat
he was not feeling we'll,
The convention was thrown into a state
of Intense excitement by Mr.. Sheerin's
death, and several minutes elapsed bttare
order could be restored. The convention
Immediately adjourned foF the day,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
COUNTRY CLUB
A At N.E|ST..BR00K ! J |
----------- -------- -.---- ~ ag {
The Beautiful Home Of Major
Lewis Ginter Will Be
Bought.
THE PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
Every Form Of Amusement Will
Be Provided, Possibly IN
Guiding Horse sSohws. Il

Richmond is likely to 4 have a great
country club. and ,"3vestbrook.' the fine
suburban residence Sof the late Major
Lewis Ginter. has been chosen as the
most desirable location. s55
"A small party Of gentlemen got togetll-
er3 about two weeks ago and decide ed that
q new club should be- organized and after
making an examination Of the various
tracts OF ground near the$city, determined
that "V stbrook' was the place, while an
option has not been secured In writing,
It is understood that arrangements have
been made for the purchase OF the prop-
crty which is ideal for a country club.
The house is ready for occupancy be-
Ing furnished throughout. even to china
and linen, SO that there will be no delay
In taking possession after the club IS
formed. No name has yet been suggest
ed fortthe new club but 1t has been au-
thoritativey stated that 1t will be In no
way connected with either the Deep Run
Hunt, Club. the Hermitage or the Lake.
side Country Club. It will be entirely
q new and separate organization, which
will have the main features Of all tho
other clubs. such5ns golf. fox hunting and
drag hunting. racing, trap shooting. ten
mis- ten pins. bowls, swimming pool, polo
and perhaps an open air horse show every
spring. N This last attraction has proved
very popular at washington and Balti-,
more, where the Chevy Chase and the
Ekrdge Clubs hold IN open air show on
the club lawn every year, The show lasts
for two or three days and society makes
the occasion a function.
Will Meet Every End.
Westbrook offers the opportunity for
all these sports. for there are stables
capable OF putting away forty horses; q.
lawn that will make an ideal polo field
and miniature raco track; bowling alleys
than which there are none better. Ex-.
celent water supply and n rolling country
that will make an ideal golf course. An;
abundance of shade trees surround the
house and there nre n number OF cot ages
for the employees OF the club. In addition,
tho house and grounds are equipped with
electric lights.
There has been criticism Of the loca-
ton on account OF the very poor electric
railway service to that part of the coun-
try, hut 1t is stated positively by those
who nre in a position to know that the
Passenger and Power Company have COM
pleted Its plans to build and operate n
road to Ashland and that SO nearly arc
these plans completed that the rolling
stock and equipment have already been
purchased.
The committee having the organization
OF the new club In charge has been
" 1 q. ~ y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
RICHMOND TOBACCO
FOR THE NORTH POLE

: i HHsrs. Hs9 = -E
North Pole tobacco for the North Pole
Is an order that does not come to a Rich
mond mandatory more than once in a
lifetime. especially wnen the order comes
signed by the great arctic explorer, r. 2.
Peary. IN +
The United States Tobacco Company
yesterday received an order for 100 pounds
OF their brand of tobacco known as North
Pole.'' Capt. Peary wrote that the pack
age was 70 be shipped to Portland, Me-,
and that the bill was to be sent to the
Peary Arctic Club, of New York.
Mr.. T. b. Scott, OF the United States
Tobacco Company. in conversation with q
Times Dispatch man said
I'VE have only lately put North Pole
brand upon the market, and IT seems
strange that one Of our first orders was
practically from the frlgid region from
which our tobacco took Its name. Cap
tain Peary writes that he believes Rich
mond tobacco will really reach the spot
furthest North this trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
.GASK|LL | EFT
RECORD ! A OF FRAUD. | j D..
Investigation Into the Affairs Of
Banker Reveals Sensational
Series Of 5Fogeries.
RAISED STOCK c CERTIFICATES.
On w Worthless Securities Obtained
Loans Aggrega ating $4,000
to $1,ooo,ooo.
.(By5Assoclated Press.)s

s55 (By Associate Press.) flis y
PHILADDLPHIA, June 2N-One OF
the most sensational cases Of forgery that
have ever been brought to light in finan-
cial circles Of this city was disclosed
81 to-day. when it was announced that cer-
tificates calling for small numbers Of
shares Of stock had been fradulently
raised.to hundreds OF shares chusing q
loss to certain banks and trust COM
panies Of this city OF from $4,000 to
81. 10000. Tho forgery involves the name
OF Benjamin H. Gaskill. who went to his
grave four weeks ago. Gaskill was the
sole member Of the banking and broker
age concern known as Benjamin H. Cas-
{ kill and Company. He had offices In the
financial district, and his credit was
considered gilt edged.
y Gaskln died about four weeks ago,
and at the time OF his death he was be-
lieyed to be worth about a half million
dollars. He left no will. and admins
traitors began TO close up his business.
IA patron Of the firm. whose name is not
given. bought from the estate one hundred
shares of Philadelphia Traction Company y
stock. This was sent to the Philadelphia
Traction Company's office to have the
transfer recorded The certificate did
not agree with the company's books, and
an Investigation showed that the certifi-
cate had been raised from six shares to
one hundred The Stock Exchange, of
which Gaskill was a member, then sent;
out notices to its members not to re-
ceive stock certificates from the Gaskill
estate. IL, s
How He Operated.
l,o,, tn,,a 81 ;uo {o,, hro,phf to lipht
surprising state of affairs. It was.
found that Gaskll had credited himself
on his own books with six thousand
shares OF Philadelphia Traction stock.
valued at approximately 100000, while.
the Traction Company's books showed
he had only four hundred shares 1t was
also discovered that he had raised stock
certificates OF tho United Railways of
New Jersey from two to two hundred. and
the certificates of the FranIkford and
Southwark Street Railway Company, OF
this city, from two to twenty. The latter
stock is worth $450 q share. 3
Gaskill kept two accounts, one record-
Ing the transactions of his customers,
which was correct. and another giving
his own transactions. Els books showed
that he was losing from $1,000 to 5000
year in his business.
His method of operation was to obtain
certificates OF git euseuE securities, chii-
Ing for one two. three or some other
small number OF shares. raise the figures.
and give them as securities for large
loans At least six banks and trust COM
panies Of this city admit holding fraudu-
lent securities for large loans. a fnan-
5cler who has been making an investiga-
ton said tonight that the amount OF
money loaned on the raised certificates
Will aggregate between s750O0o and $l,-
OOO, 900. 1t Is believed that very little will
be recovered from the estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
(By A Associated Press !

TOXIC, June s2O--10 A. M.-Discussion
of the meeting Of the peace plenipotenti-
aries continues through Washing ton.
indications OF an early completion Of the
details. There has been series of con-
ferences between the elder statesmen
and the Cabinet to consider the conditions
and discuss the selection Of plenipotentia-
ries. It Is thought to be possible to COM
.plete the details. appoint the plenipoten-
!tiaries and organize staff OF assistants
In time for2them to sail on the stea mer
Empress Of India June 30th from Yoko-
hama for Vancouver. B. Ca voyage.
OF about two weeks. It is expected that
the party will number dozen. In the
meantime military activities tw:1 CON.
tlnue. Important Developments In vari-
.ous directions are expected speedily.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
fBy Associated Press, !

ST. PETERsBURG. June gO,-Russla,
tho Associated Press Is Officially in
formed finds no objection to August LIST,
as suggested by Japan, for the date Of
the meeting of the plenlpotentIares. and
instructions will be sent to Ambassa dor
SCassiniSto accept it.
v In spite of the dispatches from WASH
lington indicating the possibility that
Count Cassinl and Minister Takahira may
sign q temporary armlstce before the end
OF the week, the foreign office declares
positively thattthere have been no. official
exchanges on the subject. Indeed. ac-
cording to the view expressed by the for
g1ign Offices recognized mouthpiece, there
IS not much expectation that a suspen-
zion of hostiltles can be arranged. At
the same time, it is readily agreed that
the prospects of peace might be advanced
II a battle could ba avoided pending the
meeting;
According to reports current In this city,
some preliminaries looking to an arnls.
tce have already taken place between
General Iinevitch and Field Marshal
{Oyama. hut tho war office offers no con-
firmaton Of this. on the contrary. the
news from the front, although meagre
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
Russians Have Been.
Complete Outflanke'd k
On Both Sides.
JAPSE HAVE OVER
HALF MlLLION MEN

y tf
LONDON, June 8 The
corresp ondent off, ,she Daily
Telegraph at e okio sends the
following
"The Japanese are continu-s
ing their torious advance in
Manchuria. The Russians have
been cornple letely outflanked on
both wings and news Of Japa-
nese victories are expected
shortly.
"The Japanese have consider
able over half million men in
the field"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21

I lcontInued on SECOND Pake.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
President Off.
(By Associated Press J

n WASHINGTON, June 2o.-Presdent
roosevelt left here at 9to'clock tonight
for Massa cfusetts to attend the cons
mencement exercises Of Clark University.
at Worcester, and Williams College, at
Williamstown. He Travelled in n special
train over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
and from Harlem River on, the route
will be over the New York. New Haven
and Hartford Railroad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
lubbock Stricken,
fBy Assoclpted Press. )

(By Associated Press,)
A AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 20--EX-Gov
ernor Frank Lubbock. ono of the most
men In Texas. at the advanced
age of H was stricken to-day With paraly-
sis. 1t may be possible, It Is said, that
he will linger for day or two, hut the
attending physicians assert that his ad-
yancsd age gives no hope Of recovery,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21
A FELL DAY AT
LAVVRENCEv|LL.E A. ! |: | G. /
Swanson, Williams and Willard.
Address the
Voters.
THINKS PEOPLE WANT HIM.
cWillard's estness Makes a
Z cling Impres essioll Turn
bull for Clerk.
Especial to Tho Times.D Dispatch.)

Especial to Tho Times -Dispatch.)
{LAWRENCEvILLE, VA, June 90
Congressman Swanson addressed the Ivot-
Sers Of Brunswick in the courthouse this
morning. Mr.. Swanson began his speech
by saying he was anxious to be Governor
since his boyhood. J. and IL elected he would
assume the responsibilities Of the office
unfet tered and under no obligations to
any one He said he appreciated the I'M.
4portnnce Of the Corporation Commission,
and il elected would appoint the very best
men in the State. q, $
He said he did not have word to say
against either OF his opponents, and with
great emphasis exclaimed: - If you refuse
to crown mo, I pledge my earnest sup-
port of the nominee. But, =, he added,
II have visited all sections of Virginia
and believe it is the desire OF the Democ-
Eracy5 to make me Governor
He stated his platform which was the
improvement of public schools and roads
and. an increase OF pensions to Confed-
crate soldiers and a business revival In
+ the State. His argument for Improvement
OF the public schools was earnest and
strong. that better schools should be had
}
eight to nine months, and the payaor
teachers Increased.
He also advocated a high school in
each country district. He favored the
original proposition. a single list, but
wanted 1t adopted gradually, SO that the
scholars or their parents would not be
put to the necessity OF making new pur-
chases. Virginia, he said. paid too much
for her3school books. and he was in favor
of buying them where they could be
bought cheapest. He said he had been
years, and not since this campaign
opened. IA
The Mud Tax. Vi
He believed the hIghcst'tax paid by the
people >was the mud tax, He said con-
yicts in 1ails and the penitentiary should
be worked on the roads and not on
shoes. He also advocated State and Fed
eral aid In working roads,
The most eloquent portion OF Mr.. Swan
lsons speech was his beautiful tribute to
the Confederate soldier and his earnest
plen was to deal literally with him.
Mr.. Swanson was followed by Judge
Samuel w. Williams. of Wytheville. Va,
one Of the candidates for Attorney Gem
eral briefly along the lines covered by
Mr.. Swanson. gt II
Recess was taken untilG2 F. M, whom
Lieutenant Governor Joseph p. Willard
delivered an address which was pro-
nounced by many the speech OF the day.
He did not attempt oratory. but. In n
straightforward pleasant honest way.
gave his reasons for asking the governor
ship at the hands of the people of Vir-
glnin. He said he had been charged with
being wealthy man. and not Virginlan,
and he pleaded guilty to both charges,
but no man could say ho ever got n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-21

This was nearly O'Clock. and u long
walt snsueA before anything further WAS
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An Ex-Sheriff Talks.

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