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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
The Inter-Atlantic Regatta I'm Lower
Chesapeake Bay Distinguished
for Them.
(By the Associated Press


Norfolk, Va, July 4.-The Inter-At-
lantic Regatta sailed under the au-
spices of the Hampton Roads Yacht
Club and the Brooklyn Yacht Club in
lower Chesapeake Bay today, was con-
spicuous for some very exciting fin
ishes and a chapter of accidents that
range from capsiZing to the swapping
of maStS.
There were five events, and in all
but one some mishap overlook one or
more entries, and only the prompt
work of steamers prevented fatalities
ensuing.
In the first event the Samitta
schooner of Norfolk. won from the
Charlotte of the Brooklyn Yacht Club.
The Maynard, of the brooklyn Club,
was ruled out for boiling the course,
the Bonita, of the same club. lost her
spinnaker and gave up. and the Mopsa.
also of the Brooklyn Club, mistook the
preparatory gun for the start signal
and was disqualified.
In the second event the Anna Belle,
of Norfolk, won in damaged condi-
ton, all her competitors dropping out
on account Of the heavy weather. This
event was for small sloops.
The third event was won by the O..
T. Taylor, of Norfolk, with the Mistral
and Tom Smith, of this city, second
and third
The Brooklyn Yacht Clubs Lila de-
feated the Tamerlane, of the same
club. In the fourth event. after the
latter had lost a spinnaker.
The fifth race for power boats YVES
won by the Wallace, of Norfolk.
The Our Jim and the James V.
Trehy sloops capsiZed during the
races, and their crews We're rescued
with difficulty. The Usona lost her
mast the Margaret B., of Washington.
had her jib gear carried away and
several crafts suffered minor damage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
HOW THEY CELEBRATE.
Issue New DECLARATION of
independence.

Especial to News and Observer
Chicago ILL.,. July 4.-More temper
ance and prohibition patriotic rallies
were held throughout the country to-
day than ever before in the history or
the fourth At hundreds of them q
new Declaration IF independence
was one of the novel attractions. This
Declaration" was one of the features
of the July fourth program issued for
the National Prohibition Alliance
Movement. but interest in the docu-
ment spread, and it will be read at
many celebrations not directly under
the auspices of that organization. This
unique document Is in many respects
a replica of the Declaration of indie
pendence, but 1t finds in what it calls
THE impending tyranny of the LII
uuor Traffic" the object of its arraign-
ment and the motive for its appeal to
the patriots of America" AS the
"Declaration'' is in large part but a
reinstatement of the published views
and convictions of almost every church
i'm America, and comprises in new form
the ideas and sentiments of many
thousands of temperance people every
where 1t is of general Importance. 1t
is an epitome of the standpoint of
the prohibitionist.
1t has already received within the
past fortnight the signatures of many
men prominent in educational, rel1g-
ious and professional circles. Among
these may be mentioned President Ed
ward ID. Eaton. of Beloit College; Pres
ident Emory w. Hunt, of Denison Uni
versity; Bishop Joyce, Mallalieu and
Goodsell, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church; Bishop Morrison of the Meth
odist Church. South; President w. H..
Hickman, of the Board of Trustees
of the Chautauqua Institution, and
scores of other prominent men in
every State in the Union. The "Twen-
tieth Century Declaration of Indepen-
dence" bids fair to become a historic
document in reform circles. Its cir
culation will not be limited to Fourth
of July, but will undoubtedly play a
prominent part in temperance and
prohibition agitation for a long time
to come.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.
William Copper Found Dead i'm Bed
I'm Advanced Stage of Decom-
position.
elizabeth City Economist)

The dead body of Mr.. William Cop
per was found yesterday in the build
ing on Road street next to that occu-
pied by Sammons & Overton, under
takers. The condition of the remains
bore evidence that life had been ex"
tinct for many hours. as decompoSi-
ton was in an advanced state.
The CHASTITY find was made by Mr..
j. *. Parker and Mr.. G.. w. Barrow.
who at once made known the facts
and the usual steps i'm such cases We're
Immediately taken. The coroner was
on the scene in few moments and
mpanneling a jury, held an inquest
the verdict reached i'm the case being
that death ensued from natural
causes.
The last time Mr. Copper was seen
alive was Friday morning. He had an
engagement to carry some one over
to the Norfolk a. Southern depot
When the hour was near at hand and
ne had not shown up, n boy was sent
o his room. Mr.. Copper answered
he rap on the door and responded
hat he would be unable to fill the
engagement as he was sick. saying
that he was then going out to pur-
:hase a loaf of bread ana return to
bed when he came bach .t HF ght
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
CHURCH WRAPPED IN FIRE.
Destruction OF the McKendrye Involv.
ing Loss of 100000.
DIV the Associated Press.l

Nashville, Tenn, July 4.-Fire to-
night destroyed McKendrye NJ. E.
lchurch on Church street between Fifth
and Sixth avenues and one of Nash
ville's finest houses of worship, and
threatened a portion Of the retail dis
trict In the midst of which the edi-
flee was situated. The Arlington hotel,
directly across the street, was In inn
minent danger and considerable con-
fusion prevailed for some time among
the guests. The flames were, however
confined to the church. the loss on
which is complete and has been esti-
mated at 100000. The amount Of in
surance could not be learned tonight.
The flames were discovered about
midnight and had then made such
Roadway that their spread to adjoin-
ing buildings seemed certain. The
church was destroyed by fire once be-
fore in 1879.
The origin Of the fire Is unknown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
EN- ROUTE TO CLEvELAND.
The President and Large Number
of Public Men Going to Hays
Funeral.
INV the Associated Press. }


Philadelphia, July president
Roosevelt and nearly all of the pres
emf and former members of his cabi-
net are enroute to Cleveland tonight
on special train on the Pennsylvania
railroad to attend the obsequies OF
John Hay, late Secretary of State. The
party constitutes the largest represen-
tation of the executive branch or the
government ever assembled on one
train. 1t includes, besides the PresI-
dent, all but one member of the Cab
met, Secretary Taft, who is enroute to
the Philippines is the only absentee
from the cabinet, and Elihu Root,
former Secretary of War. Paul Nor
ton, former Secretary Of the Navy,
and Charles Emory Smith, former
Postmaster General. are of the Presi-
dents party. Mr.. Root will represent
the State Department.
The President left Oyster Bay on
his sorrowful mission at 1928 p. m.
on special on the Long Island rail-
road. The run to Long Island City
was made in fifty minutes. The Presi-
dent has as his guest to that city.
Baron Speck Won Sternberg. the Ger
man Ambassador. who visited the
President at Saginaw Hill today.
The President arrived at Jersey
City at Sis o'clock, and at once
boarded the special train. He was
joined by Attorney General Moody
and former Secretaries Root and Nor
ton. The special train left Jersey
city at 5:45 .. m.
Philadelphia was reached at 7:45
n. m., the President being joined here
by Secretaries Shaw. Bonaparte. Will
son. Hitchcock and Metcalf, Postmast-
or General Cortelyou, Charles Emory
Smith Dinner was served on the
train after it left Philadelphia over
the Pennsylvania road at 500 p. m
United States Senator Knox. of Penn
sylvania, former Attorney General
will board the Presidents train early
tomorrow morning, near Pittsburg.
The special train is scheduled to ar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
OVER TWO HUNDRED DEAD.
Later Estimate of the Loss Of Life al
Guanajuato.
(By the Assoeiated Press.)

Quanatuato. Mexico. July 4.-GoV-
ernor O'Bregon estimates the loss or
life something over two hundred.
Bodies Of the victims of the cloud
burst which flooded the city are be-
ing recovered. The hospital was
Hooded so quickly that the patients
We're drowned. The Maj. Juarz
theatre was flooded to the floor Of the
first balcony and some who had
taken refuge there had to climb to the
upper balcony to save themselves.
The power plant is damaged and the
city IS in darkness.
The property loss is now estimated
at two millions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
your water and let it stand twenty.
four hours; a sediment or settling in
dicateS an unhealthy condition of the
kidneys; If it stains the linen it is
evidence of kidney trouble; too fire.
quent desire to pass it, or pain In the
back is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out OF
order.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed that DR.. Kilmer' )
swamp Root, the great kidney RENE
dy, fulfills every wish in curing rheu-
matism, pain in the back, kidneys,
/. liver bladder and every part of the
urinary passage. 1t corrects inabili-
ty to hold water and scalding pain IN
passing it, or bad effects following
use Of liquor, wine or beer, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of be-
ing compelled to go often during the
day, and to get up many times dur
ing the night. The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for it's wonderful cures of the most
distressing cases. If you need a medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists i'm fifty-cent and One-dol.
lar sizes
You may have a sample bottle OF
Swamp Root, the great kidney RENE
dy, and a book that tells all about it,
both sent absolutely free by mail. Ad-
dress, DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton
n. Y When writing be sure to men,
ton that you read this generous offer
i'm the Raleigh Daily News and OBJ
server. Don't make any mistake, hut
remember the name, Swamp Root, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root and the ad-
dress, Binghamton, n. Y, on every
bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Excursion to NorfoIk.

The Eeaboard's annual Conductors
excursion for Norfolk, Ocean View,
Old Point. Pine Beach, Virginia Beach.
leaves Raleigh at 1000 a. m. Dur
ham 9:45 a. m. Tunesday July IL,
returning leave Portsmouth, S.45 a. m.
Thursday, July 8. This is always
first class excursion and is patronized
by the best people. The conductors
will have plenty Of cars and will OPP
crate on fast schedule, running same
In two section.
For information apply to
c. II. Gattis T. p. A.
Raleigh N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Two Business Houses Close.

Elizabeth City, n. c., July 4.-Yes-
terday just after noon, the firms of
Sammons and Wood, bakers and con-
fectioners, and Sammons and Over
ton undertakers and cabinet makers,
made an assignment to Messrs Ayd-
lett and Ehrnghans, attorneys The
exact figures expressing the liabilities
and assets are not known.
The firms had been doing business
here about one year and the assign
ments are said to have caused con-
siderable surprise in mercantile, as
well as other circles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Moran Wins the Race.
(By die Associated PressD

Revere. Mass. July flames Mo-
ran of Chelsea won the motor paced
race begun last night at the Revere
cycle track, making III miles and Z
laps in 3 IL hours riding. The race
was originally scheduled for four
hours, but Robert Walthour of At
lanta, Ga, dropped out this afternoon
after riding SO miles, and the time
was reduced half an hour. Henry
Caldwell of Manchester, n. H., was
second, 112 miles, 8 laps, Walthour
was third. i0S miles / lap.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
HOWARD Is REELECTED.
Superintendcnt of Education for Le-
noir County.

Kinston, n. g., July AT the
meeting of the board of ed
ucation for Lenoir county in the sup
erintendents office reports were heard
Of the superintendent and committees
for the year closed. The board elect
ed county superintendent for the en-
suing term and appointed school
committeeman for the various town
ships.
The reports show d very satisfactory
year with the average length of
school term the greatest in the history
of the county, 5 1920 months for the
white schools and months for the
colored. The board reelected Superin-
tendent G. w. Howard for the ensuing
term without opposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Tour to Pacific Coast.

Those who have not already done so
should write Mr.. G. II. Gattis, r. p.
A., the S.A.yL.R mbmb NIB mbmfwy
A. the S. A. l.. Ry. Raleigh N. c., for
circular giving information i'm regard
to the Seaboard's personally conduct
ed tour to the Pacific coast 1t Is a
we'll planned tour and affords one of
the most attractive trips ever ar
ranged. His circular gives detailed in
formation up the coast and length OF
time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Supt. Sheep Elected.

Elizabeth City, N. c.. July 4.-Prof.
S. l.. Sheep passed from servitude in
one public office this morning only to
take up the duties of another equally
important. His resignation as chair
man of the board of county commits
sioners rendered one month ago, was
accepted this morning in regular
monthly session. and when the county
board of education met this morning
he was elected County superintendent
of Public Instruction. Profess ~
Sheep succeeds Mr.. Hinton in this
office
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Lawyers on for Toxaway.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., July A num-
Der of Asheville lawyers left this af-
ternoon for Lake ToNaway in the Sap
phire country to attend the annual
convention of the North Carolina Bar
Association, which convcnes there to.
morrow morning. Other members OF
the Asheville bar association will leave
on the early morning train for Lake
ToxaWay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Collision on the Water.
(By the Associated Press. !

0by INC Assoclated Press.)
Vineyard Haven. Mass, July a.
Steamer Nantucket and Baltimore for
Boston and barge No. 101, loaded with
tar from Boston TO New York, in tow
OF tug Blue Bell, collided off Crossrip
today. The Nantucket struck the
barge on the port bow causing consld-
cradle damage and starting a leak in
her forward compartment. The Nan
tucket later piled to Boston. The tug
towed the barge here and sailed with
her for her destination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
! NUMBERS OF ADDRESSES.
The Trains Bring I'm Many Delegate
to the Education Convention.
(By the Associated Press.)

Asbury Park, N. j., July An
coming trains, brought more delegates
to the National Education Associa-
lions convention today. Meetings OF
many departments were held. AT the
Science Instruction Department
Clarence f. Comstock, of Peoria, Ill.
spoke on Correlation of Mathematics
and Science"
Hugo Newman, of New York city
read paper on Science Teaching In
Elementary Schools"
Mayor George b. Mcclellan. of New
York city, spoke to an audience OF
1000 on THE Standards OF Local
Administration"
A number of others made notable
addresses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06


to investigate. On entering the room
Mr.. Copper was seen on the bed par
TALLY dressed, frightfully swollen and
liscolored and in an awful state OF
putrefaction. The fumes arising from
the body having so long been con-
fined in the small close room We're aw-
full and it was several minutes before
they could enter. Leaving the body
untouched the coroner was at once
summoned and when the jury had as
sembled in the room its contents were
examined. The principal articles be-
sides the few pieces of furniture, were
about five demijohns (which had re-
Gently contained spurious liquors.
three quart bottles of whiskey, one
IF which had been opened, another
being about two-thirds full and the
ether half empty. and number of
pistols and a double barrel gun, all
heavily loaded. One of the jurymen
ss,a.,.d ,that at first all indications
pointed to foul play, the pillow being
covered with blood. but the examina-
nation confuted the theory as the body
was entirely devoid of abrasions or
other singns of violence and the YER
diet was quickly agreed upon.
The funeral was conducted from the
Episcopal church at Z O'Clock y. m.
Yesterday and the interment immed-
lately followed in Hollywood ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Copper was a Confederate vet
teran, serving during the whole four
years, partly in the regular army and
part of the time in the guerrilla
bands which infested this district. and
in reference to his soldier days many
thrilling episodes are related. Since
the war he has always lived here, and
was a hackman for many years, well
known and liked by everybody lie
occupied the house on the corner OF
Fearing and Cobb streets up until
several months ago. SO far as Is
known he had no living relatives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
For en Independent Factory.
(By the Associated Press

Richmond Va, July 4-The Inter-
State Tobacco Association, at a meet
ing held in South Boston today de-
cided to raise $50, 900 with which 10
erect factory at South Boston where
the farmers can take their own to-
bacco and have 1t manufactured in
dependently of the trust.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
MONUMENT TO JASPER.
1t Is Unveiled i'm One of the Gene
teries at Richmond.
(By the Associated Press. }

Richmond, Va, July An the
presence of an enormous crowd OF
colored people, a monument was un-
yelled i'm one of the colored cemeteries
here today to the Rev. John Jasper,
pastor Of tn Sixth Mount Zion church
who won fame by insisting in his pull
pit utterances that the sun and not
the earth Edo move" A great grand
daughter OF Jasper drew the veil.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
OWES LIFE TO RIVAL.
The Man He Hated RescucS Both
Himself and His Wife.

Poughkeesia, n. Y, July An at
tempting to take his wife by force
away from a signal tower of the New
York Central railroad near this city,
William f. Won Flengel. OF No. I'll
East Fifty-first street came near caus.
ing the death of both himself and his
wife.
Won Fleugel. returning home from
his work last Thursday found his wife
missing. He traced her TO Pough-
keepsie, and, suspecting that Martin
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
JAPAN REvoKEs CONTRACT.
She Enters the American Field as an
independent Tobacco Buyer.
by the Associated Press.

Danvifle, Va, July 4.-The japanese
government has revoked its contract
with the American Tobacco Company
and has appointed James G.. Penn, Of
this city, as buyer on the Virginia
markets Many million pounds of to-
bacco of the new crop will be fufn-
ished. Japan enters the field with
Mr.. Penn as an independent buyer
The tobacco bought will be shipped
direct and will be manufactured in
Japan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Mrs. Lucy Switzerland Dead.

Durham, N. c., July 4.-Last night
at about IL o'clock Mrs. Lucy South
erland, the widow of the late Philip
Switzerland. of Willardsville, passed
to her reward at the ripe old age OF
"a years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06

rive in Cleveland at o'clock tomor
row morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-06
Has Paid $4,000, 900 I'm Debts.

He has paid off $2,000,000 of debts
contracted when the firm of Price,
Mccormick & Co, failed since May
"a, 1900. and every penny of the $780,
900 made by him yesterday belongs to
him alone. For five years he has
been working for his creditors.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13
~wHERE IS OUR MARk2y

By the way, may we ask timidly, where is Our Mark?' in all this Wash. ington hurly burly ?"-Bisbee Miner.
 If the editor in chief of the Miner would consult his exchange editor oc- casionally he would not be asking such questions, or if he was well ae quainted with the history of Mark Smith he would know wttoUt asking where this loyal son of A..zona is car- ing the present threatened statehc od danger. Whether a delegate from Arizona or not, Mark Smith has ney- CT failed to be present on the firing line when danger of any kind threat ened to injure Arizona.
 Mark Smith arrived in Washington on the first day of this month and there he will remain until the state hood bill is defeated or becomes a law. In the latter case he will return home and lead the forces of Arizona in the determined fight which will be made to prevent the consummation of the pro visions of the Hamlin statehood bill.
 For twenty years Mark Smith has devoted his life to the service of .Ari- zona and he is fighting harder now than ever before to save the people of the territory from the outrage sought 10 be put upon them by joining A-izo- na and New Mexico into one state. He, with Delegate Wilson, B. A. Fowl CT and other Arizonans are doing all that human ingenuity can suggest tc preserve the autonomy of Arizona, and Mark Smith certainly deserves more credit for his efforts in behalf of the people of Arizona than the intimation that he is shirking the responsibility of fighting the joint statehood bill.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

local conditions. Every problem is 6
 separate problem. Each separate prob lem is business proposition. Each business proposition is also a problem
 in equity. But with the philosophy of years of experience ss guide there will be comparatively little trouble in formulating organic and special laws in accordance with fairness and safety.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13
ROEMER FOR PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL.

The Democrats of Cochise county would be pleased to see the Hon. Stev. en NJ. ROemer honored with the presi dency of the Council, when the Demo cratic members of that body meet in caucus at Phoenix on Monday next The Review learns that three, and pos sibly four. of the Democratic members who will participate in the organization of the Council are pledged to Roemer of Cochise
 The Council which will convene in Phoenix on the 17th inst. is composed of representative Democrats from sev- en counties. These Democrats re all capable of filling the position If rle- siding officer. There is no choice re garding fitness and qualifications. but from point of experience loyalty to party, familiarity with the legislative needs of the territory none are more deserving of the honor than the senior member of Cochise county.
 Roemer, Of Cochise. will have the support of Rice, of Graham, Nugent Of Yuma and Looney, Of Yavapai. !; is not unlikely that Geo. W. P. Hunt will also be found in the Roemer eau GUS. Graham and Cochise counties long furnished the Democratic majort ties to overcome Republican victories in this territory. Why not Webb, oi Graham, for Speaker, and Roemer, oi Cochise for president?
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

The Review is delivered by carriers ln the following towns: Esco.
 Cananea. Douglas. Tombstone. Benson.
 South Bisbee. Paradise. Morenci. Clifton.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

Governor Brodie is busy at Phoenix preparing his biennial message to the Legislature, which will be read in joint session on Monday afternoon next. IL Is expected that the message to the leg islature will give Eotice to the Legisla- ture of the exact situation of the joint statehood bill in Congress, from an of fcial source.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

The past week has brought about a decided change in the attitude of the Senators ct Washington regarding joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico
 It is possible that they heard of the movement to send the Arizona Legisla- ture in body to the National capital.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

Just bear in mind that yo-- gre get ting the Associated Press telegraph news in the Review, the most valuable and accurate news report of the world