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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
IT'S FIVE DOLLAR MOUTH
Ill AND HIS FIVE CENTS HEART.
BY REV. II. III. WHITAKER.

outn the fields and he told me to
hand you this ere money"
The preacher saw in the boys hand
what he thought was a five dollar
bill So before the boy had reached
him he said: Your fathers a good
man and cheerful giver and hope
the Lord will reward him" Saying
which he reached down to receive the
money. Instead of money, the boy
! handed him a rag tied with string.
"A five dollar gold coin.' the
preacher mentally exclaimed, as he
felt the piece of money. and, so sure
was he that his fifteen dollars had
been raised, he thrust the rag and the
supposed five dollar coin into his vest
pocket and struck gallop for Zion.
The assessment for that church was
only ten dollars and he felt confident
he could easily raise that, when he
had told them, down there, how we'll
Ebenezer had done in the morning
especially how nobly a brother had
brought up the deficiency with five
dollar gold piece. Sure enough he
raised his ten dollars.
That night, just before retiring. he
concluded he had better put his fin
ancial matters in proper shape lest he
might forget something. AS he was
right fresh from Zion, he looked over
that collection first and found it all
right--So much cash and so much Su b.
scribed--ten dollars, o. X. Then
turning back to Ebenezer he found it
stood thus: Subscription, just as
good as cash, six dollars; cash three
dollars and ninety-five cents-total,
1895. Five dollars from Brother -.
added thereto. make $14.95. I'm
give the five cents. and SO the Ebe-
neezer as we'll as the Zion collection
is all right, bless the Lord" Just
then he took the rag from his pocket
and united it to get his five dollar gold
piece. After unfolding the rag he
found a paper wrapped around the
coin. Unfolding that, he saw, before
he saw the coin. there was writing on
it. At last the coin appeared.
Yes, it was a five-but not five dol
lars. The note enclosing it ran thus Il
alters tries to doc my dooty. Els You
didn't get but nine SIS and 80 cts, |
enclose the balance. and make it loss
/ hope the Lord will bless you and
yourn.'
The preacher didn't sleep we'll that
night. | don't know what his thoughts
were, but the readers will conclude, l
imagine, he felt very much like that
thriving country merchant should do
no more shouting in his congregations.
Such men ought to be suppressed in
meetings. | am glad to be able to
state. in the wind-up, that the church
expelled that merchant because of the
immoral business he did. The church
thought it could better afford to do
without his shouting than with it, to
carry the odium of his occupation and
his hypocritical life. He talked about
sueing the committee which tried his
case, but, as it would cost him more
than he felt willing to pay out to re-
store his chances for heaven, he final
ly. and very wisely, gave that up. At
ter awhile he turned off his Whiskey
clerk and did his own liquor selling
on Saturday evenings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02

We regret to learn from the Chero-
kee Scout of the death OF the young
est daughter of friend J. S. Meroney,
one of the editors of the Scout. She
was known to us as Miss Maud Nero
ney, but something over a year ago
she married a Mr.. Brook-Smith. She
left a little boy baby only two weeks
old. The bereaved families have our
mpathies.-Franklin Press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-07-02
Weighs AS Pounds.

(Try Montgomerian.)
The heaviest man in this section,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
GENERAL AGENTS'
 INCOMES RAISED
Equitable Adopts Liberal Policy
 Under Circumstances
CONSIDERED TRYING TIME
Circular Says That Agents of Course Have to Spend Much Time In Explaining the Present
 Controversy.

New York, April 13.--The Equitable Life Assurance society, through Gage E. Tarbell, it's second vice president, has indicating its intention to pay s4 per 5000 on new insurance, in addition to the com missions specified in their contracts. The circular contains the following:
 Realizing fully the difficulties under which you are iaboring at present on account of the circumstances over which you have no control and understanding that considerable of your time will be taken by interviews with present policy ton that they may desire, and that your work of securing business will be more difficult, entailing upon you additional expense it seems entirely proper that We should do something at this time to aid you.
 We feel that you will appreciate this evidence of the societys desire to CO., operate with you and that you will work harder than ever to increase your busi- ness and maintain the societys prestige in your field"
 III eApldHdtlOn or the clrcular MT. Tar bell said:
 Your agents have to live The present trouble in this society has of course added to their work and perhaps slightly cut down their income. We have felt that it was not right that they should suffer for what is not in the slightest degree their fault This extra compensation will only be paid through April. May and June After that time the payments will go back to the old basis.
 Representatives of the Hyde party in the Equitable were quoted this after noon to the effect that the real object of the circular is to bring into the so- ciety a large number of policy holders about the time of year of a company run of policy-holders who would be will ing to give proxies to the soliciting agent to keep such a management in force. Mir. Tarbell characterized this statement as absurd.
 President Alexander has acknowledged the receipt of the communication from the Prick committee of investigators and has requested from each department of the Equitable full reports in line with the demands of the committed It is un- derstood that it will be weeks and possi- ply months before this full report can be made and proceed to the Investigating commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
EIGHTEEN WOLVES
 IS WEEKS RECORD
President Prepares to Leave
 for Colorado
HIDES WILL BE DRESSED
A Fresh Snowfall Renders Roads to Camp Roosevelt Impossible, But Bears Are Very Plentiful
 About the Camp.

Dallas. Tex, April 19.--A special to the News from Frederick. Okla. says:
 "The Presidents great wolf hunt In Oklahoma Is now at an end, eighteen of these animals being the total number captured. The cooks, porters and most of the other help arrived in Frederick shortly before o'clock. The President arrived here about o'clock After talk ing supper near the pasture gate from the wagons containing supplies, he and his party galloped to town and, after arriV- ing here, made another short talk to the citizens, thanking them for their kindness in remaining away from the camp. Ex-Delegate Dennis Flynn, Gov ernor Thomas B. Ferguson and Congress- man John H. Stevens of Texas, who ar rived last night were present to show their respects to the President
 About Il o'clock this morning John Abernathy, the noted wolf hunter, told the President that on this the last day. he was going to bring in two wolves him self The President laughed, but MT Abernathy left the President and when seen by a newspaper man in the pasture at 1 o'clock this afternoon. he had two wolves. live one on his pommel and a dead one tied behind the saddle. This afternoon two other wolves were caught. making a grand total of eighteen for the week.
 At Cernon the Presidents car will be transferred to the Forth Worth and Den yer road, and he will arrive at his Colo rado destination Saturday evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
ERLANGER SAYS
 $1O,OOO IS NOT MUCH
DENIES ON THE WITNESS STAND THAT HE HAS EVER BEEN CRUEL TO OR HAD BUNcoED MIR. BELASco.

New York, April 13-In the suit of David Belaco to establish the existence of contract with Klaw & Erlanger, the theatrical managers. through the agency of a third party. Abraham L. Erlanger of that firm was chief witness today. MT. Erlanger was asked what chance a man ager had to book an attraction in the theatres controlled by the theatrical syn dicate, to which he replied the chance was good for a good attraction. For a poor attraction he could not say what the chance would be. MT. Erlanger said that the synuicate controlled between sixty-five and a hundred theatres. MT. Erlanger said the syndicate's share of the profits from 'rhe Auctioneer" amunt- ed to s3o,0O0.
 My share was not much,' he added.
 You got one-third of that sum-" asked counsel for Belasco.
 Yes" the witness replied.
 Don't you call s10,00O much money?"
 ''No; not much.f
 MT Erlanger then testified that he booked three theatres outside of the syn dicate free of charge. Those were the Lyric. New York. the Garrick, Chicago, and the Majestic, Boston. He afterward
  merman had an interest in a play with s. s. and Lee Shubert who control the Lyric and Garrick theatres, aforesaid mentioned
 MT. Erlanger was cross-examined at some length and there was a number of lively tilts between opposing counsel.
 Did you not get between $6000 and s700J from James K. Hackett for booking him in one of his plays?' was asked.
 No: not for the booking; were practically his manager, replied Mr. Erlanger.
 Well. who was really his manager?"
 He was his own manager"
 Yet you managed him?'
 Yes. 7"
 MT. Erlanger said the syndicate got 2 per cent from the profits of the Chi nese Honeymoon" but nothing from "Florodora."
 The witness denied that he had ever been "cruel or had buncoed Mir. Bolasco.' '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
WOMEN DECLARE
 AGAINST HORIZONS
STRONG RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED CALLING FOR SOCIAL PURITY AND OPPOSING SEATING OF MoRMoNs IN CONGRESS-.

Washington, April 13.-The national lowing officers:
 President-Mrs. Mary Wood Swift, San Francisco
 Vice President-at-large = Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. Alexandria, Va.
 Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Belinda S. Bailey, San Francisco
 First Recording Secretary-Mrs. Fran ces E. Burns. St. Louis Mich.
 Second Recording Secretary-Mrs. Isa- bella Quinlan. Dalesburg, Ill.
 Treasurer-Mrs. Lillian M. Hollister, Detroit, Mich.
 The committee on resolutions has agreed upon resolutions denouncing polygamy and pronouncing in strong terms for so- cial purity.
 The resolutions as argued upon and re- ported to the council are as follows:
 Whereas, the family is the unit of civil organization and purity, and upon which the safety of the state depends,
 Resolved, That to secure fidelity and justice for all in the state there must be purity in the home in which the family Is builded.
 Resolved, That any practice which un- dermines the foundation of the family life should be strongly deprecated; and that since polygamous marriages are a terrible evil that threatens to destroy the home and state institutions of our country, the people should, by petition and otherwise protest against the seating of any man in our national Congress, or allowing any man to hold such seat who may practice or subscribe to the doctrine of polygamy'
 The resolution was adopted by the eoun- ell, but not until after a vigorous dis cussion. Miss Anthony participated in the debate, advising against any reference to action by Congress on the ground that as women are not allowed to participate in political matters they should give no advice on subjects affecting politics Miss Senator Dubois predicted that unless steps are taken to obstruct the spread of Mormonism, the Mormons in ten years would elect ten United States senators and thus control the balance of power in that body.
 Only three votes were cast against the resolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
RAILROAD WORLD.

J. N. Cornatzer, assistant general pas senger agent of the Frisco at Memphis was in the city yesterday. He is looking after the final arrangements for the Messenger Boy" which will be inaugu- rated Sunday morning to carry The Age Herald to the western portion of the state.
 kerfroe Jackson. general agent of the Monon route, with headquarters in Atlan- ta, was in the city yesterday.
 Frank P. Finley, travelling freight and passenger agent of the Mexican Cen tral railway with headquarters in Gin cinnati was in the city yesterday.
 R. NJ. Coffey. traveling passenger agent of the Seaboard. is in Birmingham mak- ing the final arrangements for the local service to be established between Bir- minsham and Atlanta on Sunday morn- ft,e,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Government Control of Panama Road Means Much to Shippers
TRANSCONT|NENTALS WORRY
Estimated That Present Freight Rate of $9 a Ton VIII Be Reduced to $4 By the Govern
 ment.

Washington, April 3-(Special)- )-Trans- fiuence many believe the Panama route was selected over that at Nicarauga ate alarmed over the passage of the Panama railway into the hands of the govern ment as 1t is feared there will be a big cut in transportation rates.
 The trans-continental railways have al- ways been credited with having had more to do with the delay in selecting a canal route than any other factor. Finally three years ago when public opinion for a canal became irresistible the trans-eontlnental lines are alleged to have thrown their in fluence to the Panama route, believing that a canal route Is impossible of con structon. Regardless of the question of failure of the Panama route it is now claimed that a reduction in rates is in evitable and in preventing the selection of the Nicarauga route the trans-eon- tinental companies have not benefited themselves as much as they had expected.
 It Is said the lines are now getting ready to bring pressure to bear upon the administration to prevent sweeping re- auctions in trans-continental freight rates by the Panama railway and it's con meeting steamships soon to be operated by the government. Repres entatives of a number of roads are said to be in Wash ington now, but are rather discouraged at the prospect of accom- plishing any thing as the administra tion Is going ahead with its plan.
 Very Important to Shippers.
 A New Yorker who is a familiar figure on Wall street and in touch with finan- cial and railway interests was in town today, and said the importance to ship pers of the acquisition of the Panama railroad by the government has not yet been fully realized. He said the govern ment has the power, being in complete ownership of the road and the connecting steamship to slaughter freight and pas senger rates between New Y York and San Francisco He went on to say that the transcontinental lines are fully alive to the situation, and that they will do every thing in their power to induce the admin istration not to put the rates too low.
 He expressed the opinion that the inc eYitable result will be the material low ering of rates by the transcontinental lines. The estimate now is that the New York San Francisco freight will be by the new route about $f a ton as against about $9 ton heretofore charged by the transcontinental railways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Snowfall at Camp Roosevelt.

New Castle. Col. April 13.-There has been a fresh snowfall in this region, and the roads to Camp Roosevelt were im- pGssable. By telephone. however, 1t Is learned that the men and animals in camp are suffering no hardships. and John Golf says that unless more SHOW falls. every thing will be in good order when the President arrives. There will be no dearth of game for President Roosevelt. He will have all the bears he wants. and he can choose his own methods. He may chase with the dogs, beat through the district with twenty-five men or personally track and kill at close quarters.
 -Four bears have already been located Trappers today were following the tracks of a half dozen others and by the time the Presidential party arrives. the lairs of fifteen or twenty bears probably will be known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
ONE IS KILLED AND
 TWO ARE INJURED
Cars Are Knocked From Track In Columbus, Ga, Striking
 School Children.

Columbus, Ga. April 1S.-tSpecial)- Carrie B. Jones. -colored, aged l2 years, is dead, and Alberta Jones and Susannah McIlhenn., two other girls, are injured but not seriously as the result of the flight of three wild Southern freight cars which crashed into a Central of Georgia freight train at the corner of Tenth ave- nue and Ninth street this afternoon
 The Southern cars were kicked at Eff teenth street, and brick placed on the track to stop them. but did not do so, sev- eral fiat cars of the Central train being knocked off the track, falling on three negro school girls, who were returning from school and walking along the track. Carrie Jones was caught between two cars and her skull crushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
TARIFF PERFORMERS MEET.
Chamberlain Will Submit Proposal to
 Premier BaIfour.

London, April 13.-The members of Parliament in favor of tariff reform held a meeting today at the House of Commons under the presidency of Joseph Chamberlain and unanimously adopted a statement expressing the views of the reformers.
 A deputation headed. by MT. Cham berlain was appointed to present the statement to Premier Balfour. This was the official report given out after the meeting, which was private. Those present are said to have pledged them selves not to disclose the terms of the statement. It is understood, however, that it suggests compromise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
MAYOR DUNNE STILL HOPES FOR PEACE Makes Another Effort to Settle
 the Strike EM FLOWERS ARE OBSTINATE
  Several Persons Are Injured In the Clashes With Police. Who Were Protecting the Non-Union
 Teamsters.
EM FLOWERS ARE OBSTINATE

Chicago, April 13.-Mayor Edward F.. Dunne today again endeavored to effect peace between the contending sides in the present labor trouble in Chicago, but at the end of the day after several confer ences with the labor leaders and repre- sentatives of the employers. the situation was unchanged
 Mayor Dunne tonight, however, was more hopeful of peace as the result of hls efforts. and the peace negotiations will be continued tomorrow.
 The labor leaders declared today that t.ey were willing to meet the employers, but the latter declined the proposed con- ference, and Mayor Dunne was forced to meet the opposing elements seperate- ly.
 While the peace negotiations were in progress today. Montgomery. Ward & Co. continued to make their deliveries with noh-union teamsters. The service was in- terrupted, however, by the strikers and their sympathizers. who blockaded the streets making 1t almost an impossibility for the caravans under the protection of platoons of police to pass through the streets.
 In several instances the crowds became so demonstrative that it was necessary for the police to uae their clubs, and several of the disturbers were hurt in the clashes with the blue coats. During one of the attacks on the strike breakers three of the non-union men were se- riousy hurt and 1t was necessary for the police to make several arrests before the crowd could be disbursed.
 Should the efforts of Mayor Dunne to bring about an amcable settlement of the difficulties fail, 1t is thought that the employers will form a teaming com pany of their own, in order to carry on their business should the strike spread.
 The new concern it is asserted will include most of the b. sness firms which are threatened by spread of the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
ANOTHER FURNACE
 GOES INTO BLAST
FURNACE NO. 3 AT THOMAS IS RELlGHTED, MAKING THREE FURNACES IN oPERATIoN-LA. ROR IS NEEDED.

Pratt City, April 13.-(Special.)- )-No. } furnace of the Republic Iron and Steel company at Thomas was relighted this morning and tonight the first run of iron was made. This plant has been closed down for the past several weeks, during which time the furnace has been refined from bottom to top, and repaired in many ways.
 All three of the furnaces and the three batter.es of coke ovens are in blast at Thomas, and the indications are that all former records will be broken during the coming months.
 The only handicap that the company is now confronted with at Thomas is the scarcity of labor. It is stated that the company is in need of about 200 men to work around the furnaces coke ovens and limestone quarry. To Present Play.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church will give an en- tertalnment tomorrow night at Foleys hall. An interesting programme has been arranged including several musica. pieces and comedy, which will be presented by local taient-
 Lawn Tennis Club.
 The Pratt City Lawn Tennis club Is re- organizing and making preparations to play number of tournaments during the coming season. The court in the rear of the postoffce Is being greatly improved and this summer promises 10 be one of the most successful in the history of the or ganization.
 Personal and General.
 Mir. and Mrs Marsh of Fort Worth, Tex are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. T. navidscn of Second avenue.
 Mrs Ellis of Avondale visited her sis- ter, Mrs. r. M McNel
 MT. C. R Atkn has returned from a trip to Jasper
 Mrs C. l. Atkins will entertain the Waman's club tomorrow arternoon
 Mrs. C. s. LeCren spent today at Wy lam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
B. STEINER BUYS
 N. Y. REAL ESTATE
TRACT IN RIVERDALE COMPRISES FIVE AND ONE-HALF ACRES, AND IN A CHOICE SUBURBAN SECTION.

New York, April 13.-(Speeial)- )-Burg. hard Steiner of Birmingham bought today the R. L. Franklyn tract in Riverdale, one of the choicest suburban sections of this city.
 The tract comprises five and one-half acres on which is a fine modern dwelling and other buildings. 1t adjoins the coun- try seat of c. P Morosini, one of the lead ing bankers here.
 Just south of Riverdale there has been for the last six months a phenomnal pur- chasing movement. values having doubled in that time.
 About mile south of Mir. Steiner's tract is to be built Wonderland" a great pub lie amusement park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
More Than a Hundred Killed.

Salonica, April 13.-Later reports from Zagorikcham, near Klissura. which was attacked by Greek band on April ' and burned, say that over one hundred Bulgarians were Killed instead of thirty as stated in earlier dispatches. The Greeks afterwards executed thirty prisoners on the spot where the Greek leader, Melas, was killed last October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Railway Freioht Officials Meet

New York. April 13.-A general con ference of railway freight officials was held here today at the offices of the trunk line association. While held un- der ..v auspices of the association. a large number of officials not members of the assoication were present. The meeting was secret. and the only in formation given out at 1t was that for a general discussion of matters in which the freight traffic managers of roads are interested. but that no ac- tion of any kind was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Hides VIII Be Dressed.

Fort Worth, April 1S-A special to the Record from Frederick, Okla, says:
 The hides of IS wolves captured dur ing the Presidents hunt will be forward ed to Washington and dressed. They will be placed in some room of the White House as an ornament and memento of the hunt t1
 Precautions respecting the safety of the Presidential train journeying back Into Texas are being exercised tonight as was observed on the day of President Roose. velts arrival Track walkers have been stationed every mile and no trains have been permitted to pass over the road with in the twelve hours previous to the ar rival of the special. The presidents camp was broken late this afternoon and the troopers of the Eighth cavalry have re- turned to Fort Sill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-14
Lieutenant Evans On Retired List.

Washington, April 13.--First Lieu tenant Henry Clay Evans, Jr., son of the former consul general at London. has been placed on the retired list of the army on account of disability Lieutenant Evans was appointed sec ond lieutenant, Third artillery. in July 1898, and reached the grade of first lieutenant in May. 1901.