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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
\ Rogue Lodged in Jail.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Washington. n. c., May 3.-A young
darkey named Wilburn Peacock was
arrested and lodged i'm Jail yesterday
under the charge of obtaining goods
under false pretenses. Some time
back he was in the employ of w. c.
Madison & Son. and had repeatedly
been sent to d. NJ. Carter's store for
sundry articles of merchandise. Re-
Gently he left Mr.. Mallson's employ
but still continued his calls at Mr..
Carter's store where he secured about
twelve dollars worth of stuff before
it was discovered that he was no
longer authorized to do so.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
A VETERAN DEAD
Major Robbins Dies at
StatesviIIe.
He Won Distinction While Serving the
COnfederaCy and Later in the
Field of Politics and
Craftsmanship.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, n. c., May S.-Major
VIM. NJ. Robbins of Statesville, one
of North Cardinals most distinguish
ed statesmen, died at the home of
his son, Mr.. Frank l.. Robbins, in this
city this afternoon. The deceased
had been i'll several months with a
fatal stomach trouble and the end
was expected, and all members of
his immediate family were present
when death came.
Major Robbins won great distinc-
ton as a Confederate soldier. and
later as a leading politician and
statesman. For a number of years
he had been actively employed at the
head of the Gettysburg Battlefield
commission. He was also formerly a
member of Congress from the Seventh
North Carolina district.
The interment takes place at
Statesville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
WORK NEARLY DONE
Manager Armstrong of Southern Cot
ton Association Visits Raleigh.

Mr.. B. Dixon Armstrong, manager
of the Emblem Bureau and assistant
secretary of the Southern Cotton Asso-
citation, arrived in Raleigh yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Armstrong is sent out from
the central organization to visit the
different State divisions of the asso-
citation for the purpose of procuring
detailed reports from these divisions
of each report received by them from
their county and civil divisions. He
is acting as Secretary Richard Cheat
hams personal representative, and it
is Secretary Qbeatham' purpose to
procure q perfectly accurate report to
be filed in his office OF the member
ship of the association. the reduction
in acreage, the actual cotton acreage
for 1905, and the amount of fertilizer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
WAR Of FACTIONS ASKED TOCONT|NUE.
Defendants Motion in
Gattis KilgO Case.
Illness of MIR. Washington Duke, Father
of Mr.. B. N. Duke the Cause
His Friends Say He is Near
Deaths Door.

Despite all PREPARATIONS for the
hearing of the i GattiS- Kilgo case,
which has been set for hearing today,
the question of whether or not it will
be heard rests With Judge Fred
Moore.
This is brought about by the sick
ness i'm Durham Of Mr.. Washington
Duke. the father Of MIR. b. n. Duke,
the latter being the defendant i'm the
libel suit together with Rev. j. c.
Kilgo.
Early in the week counsel for
Messrs Kilgo and Duke stated in
court that the defendant were ready
for trial, but Yesterday a motion was
lodged by defendants counsel asking
that the case be postponed because
Mr.. B. \. Duke, one of the principals
i'm the case. would be detained by the
critical illness of his father, Mr..
Washington Duke The motion will
be argued today.
rhe counsel for Rev T. J. Cattis
will resist the motion, holding that
occurrences at the previous trial will
not warrant postponement 1t IS
stated by them that at the first trial
in oxford Mr. b. y. Duke was pres
ent only about a day and half, and
did not go on the stand at all. Al
the second trial he was not present
at ALL For these reasons it will be
contended mis- presence is not essen
tial TO the defense in the case.
There are present in Raleigh to
take part in the trial the following
attorneys for the plaintiff. Rev. t. j..
Gattis: Messrs ~ w. Graham and
A. a. Hicks OF Oxford; s. NJ. Gattis,
of Hlllsborc; w. a. Guthrie, of Dur
ham. Argo & Shaffer. of Raleigh
Messrs. c. Il. Watson, of Winston;
r.. B. Boone and V. S. Bryant, of
Durham, are expected. The counsel
of the defendants, Rev. j, c. Kilgo
ana Mr.. B. y. Duke. are: Messrs
Winston & Fuller. OF Durham, Roys-
ter and Hobgood. of Oxford; t. r.
Hicks. of Henderson; Pou & Fuller
Arlnistead Jones Il Son, Douglass q
Simms, Of Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
PREMIUMS ON BEAUFORT BONDS.
Washington Will Soon Have Another
aIIospital-One Now Being
Erected.
Especial to News and Observers

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Washington. n. c.. May 3-At a
meeting of the board of county COM
missioners, bids on the refunding
bonds of Beaufort county were opened.
Dennison. Pricer x Company, of Cleve-
land. Ohio, were the highest bidders
they Offering n premium of $1.03S.75.
The issue of bonds was for $12,500.
The population of the county is
about $4,000. The board at the same
session elected DR.. Jno G.. Blount as
county superintendent of health to
succeed DR.. ID. Il. Tayloe
Washington will soon be possessed
of another first class hospital. The
Washington hospital under the man
agement of DR.. ID. T. Tayloe and
others. is being erected on Washing
ton street in the rear of the latter's
house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Caucus Last Night.

The first caucus of the new board
of aldermen was held last night in the
mayors office, and consumed several
hours.
The most important business con-
sidered was the amount of salaries of
several city officers, and the changing
of the number of committees in the
body from sixteen to eight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
In Supreme Court.

The case of State VS. Bevins was
argued before the Supreme Court yes
terday morning. Judge A. G.. Avery
with the Attorney General represent
ing the State and Erwin and New
land appearing for the defendant
In the case of Pump Company VS..
Railroad. Self and Whiteman appeared
for the plaintiff and Erwin for the de-
fendant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
RED MEN IN COUNCIL.
The Seventh Annual Convention Opens
at Salisbury.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, n. c., May 3.-The Great
Council Improved Order of Red Men
OF North Carolina met in their sew
enth annual convention in Salisbury
today. The order is we'll represented
Several hundred distinguished visitors
are in attendance from other States.
These include national representa-
tiVeS The session was formally open
ed tonight with addresses by Il num-
Der of leading citizens The meeting
is great, one
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
ELECTIONS IN OTHER TOWNS
Results of the Casting of Ballots I'm
Some Not Heard From Yesterday.

Especial TO News and Observer)
Nashville, N. c., May S.-In the
election here yesterday B A. Brooks
was elected mayor and Dr.. j. w bras
Well, L. X. Ross. j. III. Odom and j. f.
Smith aldermen. The contest for
mayor between Brooks and L. L.
Vaughan was pretty close. Brooks re-
ceiving SO votes aa4d Vaughan 27.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Votes for Electric Lights.

Waynesville. May 2.-By a vote of
1872 To 66 yesterday it was decided
TO install a system of electric street
lighting for this place. An improve
ment board was also established The
vote for city officials was as follows:
For Mayor-H. r. Ferguson, Demo-
crat.
For Board of Aldermen-J. n.
White. c. j. Logan, c. w. Miller. Nj.
j. Owendy, Walter Davis. Three OF
the latter are Republicans and two
Democrats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
HIS FIRST CASES.
Trial Justice Badger VIII Open Court
Mt 10 O'Clock This Morning.

Trial Justice Badger will place his
first cases in the balances of justice
this morning at ten o'clock, in the
mayors office. He has two cases on
the docket. one for assault and bat
terry, and the other for disorderly
conduct. 1t was stated that there
was a warrant out for a man for
selling whEskey, which would give
the Justice a peculiar case, as there
were unusual circumstances connect
ed with it, but the warrant has not
yet been returned. and that case will
not be tried this morning.
The new charter sgives the Trial
Justice jurisdiction i'm several misde-
meanors, which was not possessed by
the mayor under the old charter, and
the court will doubtless be of more
interest than heretofore.
Mayors Court.
Charles Faucet and Winnie Park
er. both colored. were sent to the
county farm for thirty days, for dis
orderly conduct.
Seth X. Jones, white, was tried for
liquor selling, but the evidence was
not sufficient to convict. and the de-
fendant was discharged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Majority for school Bonds.

Washington, n. c., May 3.-rhe ma
Jority for school bonds in Mondays
election was 2f6 and Washington Is
now assured of a splendidly equipped
school building. ample Tor present
needs and for those of the future for
some years to come.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Drank Liniment and Died.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, N. c., May s.
Ernest LomaX. colored, died sud
denly here last night after taking a
dose of liniment given him for exter-
nal use. He drank the medicine by
mistake, walked two blocks and died.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
virsinia-Davidson Postponed.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, n. c.. May 3.-The game
arranged TO be played between David
son and the University of Virginia
here today, was postponed on account
of wet grounds
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Mashlnston Duke Very III.

a message last night to The News
and Observer from its Durham corre-
spondent is as follows
Durham, y. c., May 3.-Mr. Wash
ington Duke is reported by his ply
sician as being in a very critical con-
dition. though no worse than in the
last two or three days. He is i'll with
pleurisy and while he is expected TO
live through the night it is stated that
his death may be expected in the next
two or three days. the end being only
n matter of time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Morehead City Votes for Bonds.

Morehead City N. c., May 3.-The
town election passed off quietly. c. s.
Wallace was chosen mayor. Il. w.
Taylor, Jno. j. Royal, l.. L. Leary.
Jno. +. Bell and VIM. Webb. commits
sioners. The bond issue carried by u
large majority only ten votes being
cast against it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Election at Roanoke Rapids.

Roanoke Rapids. n. c.. May 3.-The
municipal election for Roanoke Rapids
passed off quietly. Nearly the whole
number that were registered voted,
which was remarkable as there was no
opposition ticket. Those elected are
all progressive men and Will WORK
hard for the upbuilding of the town.
For mayor: DR.. $. Is. Pierce; com
missioners: w. II. Sanders. j. e.
Wicker, j. l.. Patterson, E. b. Glover
and DR.. a. G. Hoyt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
National League Games.

tBy the Associated Press,)
Boston, Mass. May 3.--Volz's Wild
ness and errors by the home team gaVe
New York a commanding lead In the
early part of the game today.
Score: II. HI. E.
New York .s5-2 2OoO024-16 IL 0
Boston. 0101010 0-S 3 6
Batteries: Ames. Elliott and Bow
er; Wilhelm and Needham. Time, 2
hours Umpire, Johnstone. Attend
ance, 1883.
Brooklyn, N. Y, May s.-In a game
that was marked by heavy hitting
and loose fielding, Brooklyn defeated
Philadelphia today.
score: R.H.E.
Brooklyn .5Oooo3Oo5-1a 1s
Phila. % o 0 0 6 O. 8 IL 4
Batteries: Scanlon, Jones and Rit-
ter; Pittinger, Caldwell, Corridor ami
Doom. Time, 2:13. Umpire, Baus-
wine. Attendance, 1,GS0.
Cincinnati. O., May s.-chicago's
errors were principally responsible for
the victory of Cincinnati today.
Cincinnati ..o1o1oo1oe-s 4
Chicago ...0V01 0 1 90 0-2 5 &
Batteries: Overall Schlei and
Street; Brown and King. Time. 1:45.
Umpire, KLEIN. Attendance, $500.
st. Louis. Mo-, May 3.-Shannon's
clever catch of Flaherty's long fly To
left field i'm the ninth inning broke up
Pittsburg's batting rally.
St Louis 01001 % SIS 3 1
Pittsburg % % coll - Is J.
Batteries: Mcfarland and Grady;
Philippi and Carsch. Time. 2:15.
Umpire, o'Day. Attendance, 1.200.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
FIRE AT GRENVHLE.
\ Loss of $50. 900 or More to the South
Carolina City.
(Rv the Associated PressN

Columbia. s. c.. May S.-A special
to the State from Greenville, s c..
says:
Fire which broke out about s o'clock
i'm the millinery department of a large
dry goods establishment of j. r. Ar
mold Company. completely gutted the
store The stock is valued at 100000,
is almost a complete loss, with about
fifty per cent insurance. The origin
of the fire is a mystery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Quct Election at Washington.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, N. c., May 3.-The
mayoralty election passed off yester-
day with never Il ripple To disturb the
quietness OF il. An additio al 5000
IN bonds was voted on and passed by
a convincing majority. The plans OF
the new school building show Il hand
some and model structure, and one
that will be a source OF pride and ben
eft to Washington for years to come
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Inter-Urban EIectrics.

Mr.. w. J. Nelms. of Newport News.
Va. the electric railway magnate and
the principal man in the protective
electric railway between Raleigh and
Durham. was in the city a few hours
Monday. and left Tuesday.
What his business was in Raleigh is
not known. but it is said that he held
an extended conference with others in
terested principally in the proposed
line
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
o. l.. Snow Mayor.

Especial to News and Observer
Pilot Mountain. n. c., May 3.-The
town election has just passed off. Mr..
=. r.. Snow was elected mayor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
TO REVISE THE TARIFF.
The Alabama Railroad Commission
Begins IN Investigation.
(By the Assoclated Press

Montgomery. Ala, May 3.-The
Alabama Railroad Commission today
began its investigation looking to a
revision of the general tariff on all
railroads operating in this State.
Prominent officials of every
line were present at the hearing. The
commission today heard testimony
for the Southern Railway, represent
ed by l.. Green. of Atlanta. He filed
an answer TO the proposition of a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
College Games.

University of Maine. 3 Yale, 5.
Harvard. 16: Colby 3.
Columbus 3; University Of Penn
ylvania, 1.
Fordham. IL; West Point. Z.
Naval Academy, :; Dickinson. 1.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
No Interest Taken.

Louisburg. n. c., May 3.-The pri-
mary settled the town election. Lit
tie interest in the election and Mayor
Macon and ticket reelected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
Southern League Games.
(By the Associated Press )

Montgomery, Ala, May 3.-TOday's
game was Il pitchers battle through
out Montgomery won in the seventh
on punched hits. Attendance, 1,000.
Score: II. Fl. Il.
Montgomery 100000 @-3 L
Birmingham 0 600 . 0 o % .
Batteries: Stultz and Millerick; /;
Reagan and Clark. Umpire. Burke.
Time, 1876.
Nashville, Tenn, May 3.-The
Southern League ball season was op-
ened here today. Atlanta won the
initial game. Attendance, 1923
Score: r.. III. Il.
Nashville 001001101-4 A
Atlanta - o 1 2 0 0 0 0-5 II 4
Batteries: Herman and Accorsini: /:
Ely, Smith and Archer Umpire, Bas-
sett and Burke. Time. 1:25.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04

If a girl is entertaining a young man
with a mustache in the parlor. she's
afraid the folks will misunderstand if
she sneeZes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-04
South Atlantic League Games.
CBy the Assoclated Press.

10y TIC AASOCIaIcu FftSs.
Augusta, Ga. May Augusta -Sa-
vannah. no game; rain.
Columbia, S c.. May Macon
Columbia, postponed; rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
WILL CUT DOWN VERDICT
Plaintiff in Croft Damage Case to Get
But $4,000.

Judge Barker, of Muscatine. over
ruled the motion for a new trial in the
|. & r., wherein the plaintiff had been
given a verdict of 100000. The judge.
however, declared that the verdict was
excessive and instructed the plaintiff
To- file a waiver of $4,000 of that sum
within 80 days. If this is not DONE he
promises TO grant a motion for a new
trial. If it is done. he will enter judg-
ment in favor of the plaintiff. Ii will
be recalled that the plaintiff, Mrs.
Croft, was injured at Buffalo, Iowa, i'm
the wrecking of the depot there by
fiat car laden with steel rails, which
crashed into it and killed her child.
Her husband was the station agent at
the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
No More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed By
the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. II
gives the stomach perfect rest by di
costing what you eat without the ston-
ach's aid. The food builds up the
body, the rest restores the stomach to
health. You don't have TO diet your.
self when taking Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. j. ID. Erskine. of Allenville,
Mich, says: Il suffered heartburn
and stomach trouble for some time.
My sister-in-law has had the same
trouble and was not able To eat for
six weeks. She lived entirely on warm
water. After taking two bottles of
kodol Dyspepsia Cure she was entirely
cured. She now eats heartily and is
in good health. | am glad to say Ko-
dol gave me instant relief" Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OPENED
Belgian Catholic Congregation Conduct
ing Bazaar in New Structure.

The new st. Paul's church, Twenty
fourth street and Eighth-and- a-half ave
nue., has been completed, and Saturday
evening was opened for the public for
the first time, this being the opening
night of the fair which is being held
for the benefit of the church The
program was rather informal, musical
numbers being rendered by Miss Mary
Smith on the piano, and G.. Garnaey on
the violin. The church, whi,h. though
small, and but temporary structure,
presented a very pretty appearance,
the beautiful stained glass windows,
which were gifts of members of the
congregation, adding greatly to the eff
feet. The bazaar will continue through
out the week, and the proceeds will be
added to the building fund The main
attraction tomorrow evening will be a
play presented by the Moline Belgian
Dramatic club. which has an enyiable
reputation as a company of amateur
performers. Special attractions will be
arranged for each evening during the
week. The first services are to be held
in the church JAN IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
Death of DIR. Warren.

DR.. Warren Hunter. for 90 years a
physician at Hampton. died Saturday
at the home of his son, DIR. Charles
Hunter. at Oneida, ILL., He was IL
years of age. Deceased was a mem
Der of the Masonic and Modern Wood
man fraternities. Burial was at Hamp-
ton today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris is, thai
they have discovered diamond cure
for consumption, If You fear con
sumption or pneumonia. it will, how
ever, be best for you to take that great
remedy mentioned by w. T. McGee
of Vanleer, Tenn. Il had a cough foI
IA years. Nothing helped me, until
took DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, which
gave instant relief. and effected a per.
manent cure" Unequaled quick cure
for throat and lung troubles. At
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-09
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Maud Richardson is visitin:
in Des MoineS.
Miss Cora McKown has returned t.
her studies at Lake Forest
Eli Mosenfelder left this morning
for New York City on a purchasing
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Anderson, OF
Sioux City, are visiting Rock Island
relatives.
Miss Alice Valentine departs this
evening for California, where she will
| spend the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. L. f. Crawford depart
ed last evening to spend the remainder
of the winter in California.
Mrs. NJ. c. Rice has departed for
Parsons. Kans., on a visit after which
she goes to Richmond, Va
r. r. Cable and family passed
through Rock Island today enroute to
California for a winter sojourn.
Mrs. l.. l.. McDonough departed yes
terday to spend the winter i'm Atlanta,
Ga, and other southeastern cities.
Fred Mitchell departed today for
'ADcSAuN, ~. W itSuillC HIS SluultS,
after spending the holidays at home.
County Clerk II. b. Hubbard has
been called to Geneseo by the serious
illness of his sister, who resides in
that city.
Miss Bessie Hartz departs this even
ing to resume her studies at Wellesley
after spending the holidays at home
in this city.
Miss Cora Van Calder returned to
the University of Illinois this morning
TO resume her studies after the holt
day vacation.
Col. c. w. Durham. who has been
confined to his home for weeks with a
rheumatic attack. was today reported
greatly improved.
Hon. G. w. McCaskrin, H. A. J. Nc
Donald. b. F. Knox and C. F. Gaetjer
departed this morning for Springfield
to attend the ceremonies of the inaug-
uration of Gov Deneen.
Miss Beatrice Ostrom. who for the
past six months has been employed in
the treasurer's office in Bloomington.
has returned to the city to take a po-
sition in the head Offices of the Wood |
men.
Messrs- l.. Simon and A. Mosenfel- |
der have returned from Monmouth |
where they completed the preliminar
les looking to the dissolution of the |
firms interests in that city, and "a
once began the invoice preparatory to
the dissolution of the firm here.
Tor Chicago to assume the duties OF
travelling salesman for the E. J.. Rob
arts Manufacturing company, in CEN
raj Illinois. Mr.. Sears for several
years has been with the Farley & Loot
'cher Manufacturing company. of Du-
,uque, with northern Iowa territory.