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The Only Afternoon Associated Press Newspaper in North Carolina.
VOL. XXXII NO. 6025.
CHARLOTTE, N. C, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1905.
PRICE: 3 CENTS.
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BISHOP CHESHIRE
MAKES HIS REPORT
TO CONVENTION
A Review of the Work Accomplish
ed In this Diocese During the
Past Year. A Flattering Refer
ence to Charlotte and Charlotte
PeOpie-
The Business of the Convention is
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Being Despatched oailSTaCI0r-Uecration
iiy. The Program for Tomor
row and the Work Accomplish
ed Last Night.
V
PROGRAM. 4"
Friday, May 19.
a. in. Holy Commun-
6.30
ion.
'.:0 a. m. Morning Prayer.
10.00 a. m. Business Ses
sion. a. m. Special Order:
Report of the Woman's Auxil
iarv. Speaker: Mr. John W.
Wood. Corresponding Secre
tary of the Board of Missions.
1100 m. Noonday prayer
lor missions.
4:00 p. ni. Afternoon ses
sion. J
s:30 p. m. Evening prayer.
Sermon bv the Rev
Richard
Ilogue.
Kvenine prayer in
the
Church of St. Michael and All
Angels; Sermon by Archdea
con Pollard.
u.;. S-s-K-J-Hr KVI
Today's sessions of the diocesan
convention of the Episcopal Church
began with a celebration of the Holy
Communion at 6.30 a. m., followed by
a devotional service of morning pray
er at half-nast nine.
At ten o'clock the Rt. Rev. Joseph
Blount Cheshire, Bishop of the Dio
cese, began his official and annual ad
dress to the convention. This and the
special order of "Diocesan Missions,"
were the features of this morning's
wcrk of the convention.
In the Bishop's annual address is
set forth a statement of his" 'Official
acts and general work during the con
vention year, and though it is a long
document it is always an interesting
one. Many have heard the story of
the two Irish laborers discussing "a
layshop's business," as they leaned
upon their spades by the ditch they
were digging a hot summer's day.
Said Pat: ;
"Moike, oi'd like to be a bayshop."
"Faith, mon, why so?" replied his
companion.
"Because," continued Pat, "a Bay
shop's business is such a noice, .easy
business."
Certainly no bishop of the Episcopal
Church would ever, consent to this
doctrine, for there is no set of men
with more to do, more to think about,
and more to carry on mind and heart
than the chief pastor of the church,
who, like the apostles of old, has to
carry upon his episcopal shoulders
"the care of all the churches." Those
who heard Bishop Cheshire's official
address this morning can fully realize
how true this is, what a busy man
indeed is a bishop.
The Bishop's Report.
In his opening remarks Bishop
Cheshire paid a beautiful and fitting
compliment to the clergy and workers
of the church in Charlotte. Said he:
"In this busy and growing city of
Charlotte we meet in the eighty-ninth
annual convention of the Diocese of
-wth Carolina, and it is gratifying to
our feelings as churchmen to find that
our brethern, the clergy and laity of
our convention in this enterprising
city, carry their zeal, energy and lib
erality into their religious work. I
know of none in the Diocese who are
Jiom. more work or better work than
is being carried on in St. Peter's Paiv
'sh and in the congregations and mis
sions which have sprung from it."
. Hishop Cheshire also made a touch
Tig reference in his introductory re
marks, to his late brother in the Epis
copate, the Rt. Rev. Alfred A. "Watson.
yho was for a long period Bishop of
the Diocese of East Carolina, and who
'tct'iiuy died m Wilmington. Bishop
Cheshire said that he felt it right to
wpress however inadequately the
"j'updtny of this diocese with the sis
mocese of East Carolina in the
"tath of their beloved bishop. He
stated that although some twentv
years had passed since Bishop Watson
nad sat as a Driest, in a rlinrpsnn as
sembly ill St Potor'o dl,rnV. 1 rtfco,.-
lotte, he never had ceased to feel that
was a part of this diocese. Bishop
atson was a man nf the mnst risrlrt
conception of duty, Bishop Cheshire
went fin j . .
; lu y, ana never in any way
mnsne.d from doing what he thought
er(V'.1Sht" He WaS als0 a man f
f,vI7 ,",1'avcr'. and here Bishop Chesh-
- luiu a touching: storv of how durine
I, V Wq T-l- TfTi
fv, - "i. vvaxsuu, wnu was
tn a Confederate chaplain (though
- ""ginally came from the Nort
W.i,SWin, neeling one day on i
i. ; m the very mouth of c;
-'I ana rifle, in m-rior tint
j venue UUU1 LUti rMUILllJ,
the
can-
.-: . ' VAaci LlltXU Alt; 1A11&11U
?r n4 ,t0 the dead and dying. A
nrVnti er Passing by paused, and
K ?&.to the kneeling chaplain,
tell I h- re is 0ne braver than I;
mm to come and command us."
uisnop Cheshire's report showed
at noue of the clergy had died dur-
A ear, and lie said that it gave
hi r easure to look into the face of
eldest even of his clergy, who was
.'. his place to answer to his name.
Here the Bishop called especial at
tention to the church law requiring
that adequate support be. provided for
aged and infirm clergy. i
He gave a detailed statement "of his
official visits and acts over the dio
cese, and this included all ordinations,
confirmations and services held by
him. During the year he has held
159 services, preached 103 sermons,
made 24 addresses, officiated at 16
funerals, baptized one adult, celebrat
ed the communton 53 times and con
firmed 364 persons. He has also con
secrated two churches, ordained two
deacons and advanced three deacons
to the priesthood. In addition to this
work in his own diocese, he has offici
ated a number of times outside the
diocese in helping othr bishops. This
outsiae work included zs services,
three celebrations of the communion
and 26 sermons. Part of this time
113 y111 111 v iimmgion at uie con-
of Rev. Robert Strange as
Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of
East Carolina. He also held a num
ber of confirmations in Charleston at
the request of Bishop Capers, who was
ill. It must be remembered that the
Episcopal Church has three bishops!
at work in North Carolina, and that
therefore Bishop Cheshire's work only
covers one diocese.
At the close of the statistical part
of his address, the Bishop took up the
cause of missions, calling attention to
the state of the church in this regard,
and urged the clergy and people to
more earnest and consecrated effort
in this department of church work.
He also made a strong plea for more
effort in the direction of having the
cause of the ministry brought to the
minds of the youths and boys of the
various parishes.
Reference was made to the meeting
of the General Convention of the
Episcopal Church in Richmond in 1907,
at which time a thank offering will
be made by the men of the church for
missions. This will be one of the
most interesting of the general conven
tions of the church, as it will be at
the time of the third centenary of the
establishment of English Christianity
in this country, reckoning from James
town in 1607.
One of the most striking features of
the Bishop's address was his
reference in strong and point
ed terms to the reform of the
divorce laws of North Carolina. As is
well known, the Episcopal Church is
opposed to divorce, and has been mak
ing a strong fight against this form of
social looseness. The subject has not
only been brought up at Episcopal
conventions in this State, but Bishop
Cheshire has also appeared before the
gatherings of other Christian bodies,
where he was cordially received, and
made earnest pleas for concerted ac
tion in having the disgraceful laws of
North Carolina reformed m this re-
gard which kvys, the Bishop wenCoai
to say, did not represent the Christian
sentiment of this State, but were
largely the result of private, individu
als for selfish ends. The Bishop was
glad to see the loose laws enacted
since 1883 repealed, and expressed his
great gratification at the harmonious
and united action of most of the re
ligious bodies of the State in this im-.
portant matter. And here the Bishop
solemnly warned the individual to see
to it that he preserved his personal
integrity in this matter, and thus ef
fectively aid in carrying out the law.
The foregoing is but a brief refer
ence to a document which was alto
gether an earnest and thoughtful con
tribution to modern Christian endeav
or by one bent upon progress in the
Kingdom of God, and the same was
listened to 'with careful attention by
the convention and visitors.
Diocesan Missions.
At the close of the Bishop's address,
the special order of "Diocesan Mis
sions was taken up, and stirring ad
dresses were made by Reverends Geo.
M. Tolson and Thos. L. Trott. These
gentlemen made most eloquent and
earnest pleas for deeper consideration
of this subject, and their remarks
made a fine impression on the con
vention. Mr. Trott took up particular
ly the work of the church in and
about cotton mill settlements, and
crave some striking: illustrations of
what had been and what can be done
It is evidently the intention of. the
convention to give greater attention to
this cause, and a resolution was 'intro
duced by Rev.- Sanders Guignard, of
Greensboro, that the question of mis
sions the most effective way of hand
ling them be referred in each convo
cation to a committee composed of
one priest and two laymen, this com
mittee to make plans and discuss the
nest methods for this work. This was
unanimously carried.
Deaf-Mute Priest Introduced.
One of the most beautiful features
of work in the Episcopal Church is
the ministering to deaf-mute people
the silent members of the Church, who
participate in the services and listen
to sermons in the "sign language."
A fine work is being done by the
church in this regard, and the use
of the prayer book system renders
this church peculiarly fitted for reach
ing this class of people, who enter with
great joy into the services. Bishop
Cheshire therefore had great pleasure
in introducing to the convention the
Rev. O. J. Whildin, of Baltimore, in
charge of one of the branches of this
department, and who is nimseir a aeai
mute. He can only speak and read in
the sien language, but he manifested
greate pleasure in being present at
the convention. -y
Noon-Day Prayer for Missions.
As the city clock struck twelve the
Bishop solemnly announced that the
world-wide hour for concerted prayer
for missions hd arrived, and the con
vention arose in a body and sang with
great sprit that grand old missionary
hymn, "O Zion Haste, Thy Mission
High Fulfilling." At the conclusion of
the hymn earnest prayer was said for
the causeof missions, and this inci-
(Continued on second page)
1 VI n
L ACTION III
THE NEAR FUTURE
IS NOW EXPECTED
As Result of Reported Departure
of the Joint Squadron Under
Rojestvensky'From Hpn Koe Bay
Moving Northward. Russian
Admiral Won't Resign.
Doubtful if Fleet Can Make Over
200 Miles a Day Under Most
Favorable Circumstances. The
Fleets are Still Some Distance
Apart.
By Associated Press.
Tokio, May 18 The reported depart
ure of Rojestvensky from Hon Koe
Bay northward renews the popular
expectation of naval action in the
near future.
JUNCTION OF SQUADRONS.
Effected May 8 and the Combined
Fleet Started Seaward May 14.
Saigon, May 18. A junction was ef
fected on May 8 by the squadrons of
Rojestvensky and Nebogatoff. It took
place outside of territorial waters.
The vessels started seaward May 14,
going in an easterly direction.
. Fleets Yet Far Apart.
Singapore, May 18 The latitude
and longitude in which the Russian
fleet is reported by the British steam
er Rong Wan does not indicate that
a naval battle is imminent. The Rus
sians on May 16 were 150 miles from
the coast of Annam and apparently
heading north for the waters of the
island of Hainan, near which, accord
ing to a Hong Kong dispatch, 150
junks laden with provisions were wait
ing for the Russian fleet. It is doubt
ful if the fleet can make more than
200 miles a day under the most favor
able circumstances.
REPORTS ARE UNFOUNDED.
Rojestvensky Has Not Applied to Be
Relieved of Duty, But His Health
is Poor.
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, May 18. Reports of
a nervous breakdown of Rojestvensky
turn out to be unfounded. It is of
ficially stated that Rojestvensky has
nPt anplied to. be relieved. However
the ci&dition of the Admiral's health
continues to be a source of anxiety.'
TO FI MURDERS
Fellow Named Johnson Tells Vir
ginia Police That He Has Kill
ed Three Men and Two Women
and also Committed Many Rob
beries. A Black Record.
By Associated Press.
Chester, W. va... May 18. In a let
ter which the police authorities be
lieve is authentic, a man signing him
self "A. Johnson," and claiming to be
a partner of Henry Williams, who was
recently executed in Roanoke, con
fessed to five murders and numerous
robberies, and says he has been con
verted. According to ' Johnson, he
killed "a woman at Chester, W. Va.;
two Italians at Union town, Pa. ; a man
at Hyndman, Penn., and a woman at
Martin's Ferry, Ohio. He also claims
to have. assaulted a woman at Staun
ton, Va., for which, he says, another
man was lynched.
LOCK OF WASHINGTON'S HAIR.
New Jersey Woman Finds it Among
Old Possessions.
Harrison, N. J May 18. Mrs. Wil
liam McGarrett of 519 Bergen street,
has in her possession a lock of hair
said to be from the head of George
Washington. The hair, with a medal
lion portrait of Washington, was found
in a cedar box among Mrs. McGarrett's
family possessions.
F'
HAS BEEN KILLED
Troops Under Command of Gener
al Wood Finally Run Down In
surgent Chief Pala and Shoot
Him to Death. His Followers
Have Been Killed.
By Ansociated Press.
Manila, May 18. News has been re
ceived that Pala, the outlaw Moro
chief who has been pursued the past
two weeks on the Island of Jolo by
troons under command of General
Wood, has been killed. His few sur
viving followers are being trailed by
the troops. At the beginning of the
uprising Pala was reported to have a
following of 600 well armed men, most
of whom have been killed.
NAVA
MAN
CONFESSES
OUTLAW mORO CI
CAROLINA
BANK
RS
ASSEMBLED TODAY
Ninth Annual Convention of The
North Carolina Bankers' Asso
ciation Called to Order This
Morning by President F..H, Fries
The Attendance Large
Report ot Secretary Fvans Showed
f Organization to be in Excellent
Condition. 44 New Banks Dur-
ing Year. Increase in Resour
ces $8,000,000. '
Special to The Mews.
Winston-Salem, N. C, May 18. The
ninth annual convention of the North
Carolina Bankers' Association was call
ed to order in the Elks Auditorium at
10 o'clock this morning by President
F. H. Fries.
Bishop Edward Rondthaler opened
the first session with a beautiful prayer
in which he invoked divine guidance
in all that may be done by the conven
tion. - . -
Secretary C. N. Evans called the roll,
which showed a large majority of the
bankers represented. The secretary
submitted his annual report, showing
that 44 new banks were organized last
year, and that there has been an in
crease of over $8,000,000 in the resour
ces of the banks in the State. The gain
in membership of the association du
ring the past year was 65. His report
showed further that the association's
receipts during the year were $1,324;
total disbursements, $1,537. There is a
balance in hand now of about $500,
with all debts paid.
Secretary Evans then presented Pres
ident Fries, who delivered his annual
address. Col. Fries spoke of North Car
olina's prosperity. He told how depos
its of banks have steadily increased,
saying that "Customers of banks are
better off and have an air of confidence
that has not been so marked for many
years." The' splendid address was lib
erally applauded.
W. E. Borden, of Goldsboro and Chas.
E. Johnson, of RaJeigh, sent strong
papers, which were -reaa. uoraens
paper discussed "Interest .on . Depos
its." and Johnson's. "Saving Bank." W;
T. Olds, of Elizabeth . City, -made ; an 1
''astructive. address-m -the same sub
ject: J. C. Cooper, of Fayetteville, made
, - ii.i i -. . js
-a line address on "oonaterai ior
Loans." W. H. Mendenhall, of Lexing
ton, made one of the best addresses of
the session on "Bank Clerks."
After transaction of minor matters
the convention adjourned. This after
noon the bankers were tendered a car
ride over the city. A stop was made at
Salem Female College, where the fac
ulty and students gave a delightful and
appreciated recital. j
Ah official photograph or the Asso
ciation was taken during the stop at
the school.
Tonight the bankers will be tendered
a reception at the home of President
Fries.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPENS.
Question Which is All Absorbing to
Presbyterians is Admission of the
Cumberland Branch.
By Associated Press.
Winona Lake, Ind.," May 18. The
General Assembly of the .Presbyterian
Church 'opened here today. The ques
tion which ; overshadows all others is
that of taking the Cumberland branch
into, the General lAssembly. While
the church in the North has voted
overwhelmingly in favor of the propo
sition and the Cumberland Church has
given consent by a small majority, the
commissioners to the Assembly real
ize there was difference of opinion on
thA rmestion. Presbyterians in the
southwest are against the proposition
TRIAL OF HOCH.
Counsel For the Defense Finished
His Address Prosecution Makes
Plea For Conviction.
By Associated Press.
Chicago, May 18. With a final plea
in behalf of Johann Hoch, 1 charged
with the murder of Mrs. Marie Welck
er Hoch, counsel for Hoch finished
l his address , to the jury. Assistant
States Attorney uisen ioiioweu wilu
an attack on the contentions ot tne
defense and concluded with the de
mand that Hoch be adjudged guilty
and the death penalty be inflicted.
THE CARONIA FLOATED TODAY.
Cunard Liner Released From Mud
Bank and Proceeds on Voyage.
By Associated Press.
New York, May . 18. The Cunard
liner Caronia was floated at 8 o'clock
this morning from a mud bank off
Sandy Hook, where she stuck while
bound out Tuesday.
Seven tugs combined in their efforts,
which were successful an hour after
high tide. The Caronia will resume:
her voyage this afternoon. The ship
was not damaged.
DR. OSLER ONE SPEAKER.
First Annual Meeting of Tuberculosis
League Convenes Today in Wash
ington. ' '
By Associated Press.
Washington, May 18. The first an
nual meeting ofj the National Associa
tion for the Study and Prevention of
Tuberculosis, began today and the sub
ject will be dismssed in all its phases
for two days". Drl William Osier was the
principal speaktr today.
WNSTON
SALEM
JUSTICE COURTS
ARE TO BE TESTED
IN 'HIGHJRIBUNAL
Police Justice Courts of Asheville
and Raleigh areto be Examined,
Testing Their Legality. New
Furniture in the Governor's
Office.
Noted Murray Murder Case Will
Not be Argued on Appeal at
this Term of Supreme Court,
This is the Case in Which De
fendant Killed His Uncle.
Special to The News.
RALEIGH, May 18.
Very handsome new furniture was
placed in the executive otnce of Gov-
ernor Glenn yesterday soon after Hisj
Excellency left the city for Newbern. i
Especially notable are a massive quar- j
ter-sawed oak flat top desk, a perfect
and up-to-date piece of furniture in
design and workmanship, a new execu
tive chair to match, and a number of
handsome file cabinets. Also a luxu
rious leather upholstered divan. It is
understood that the office of Insurance
Commissioner Young will fall heir to
the discarded gubernatorial desk and
chair.
To Test the Law.
One of the most notable cases from
the fifteenth district argued in the Su
preme Court this week was State vs.
Mark Lytle, from Asheville, in which
the constitutionality of the act creating
the police justice courts of Asheville
and Raleigh are tested. This case was
argued yesterday, the Attorney General
appearing for the State and Frank Car
ter, of Asheville, for the defendant.
The question involved is whether the
court can exercise final jurisdiction in
cases other than those that an ordi
nary magistrate can dispose of finally.
The appeal affects directly the Ashe
ville courtj but it also bears on the Ra
leisrh court, which is a similar crea
tion.
Strawberry Weevil.
State Entomologist Franklin Sher
man is spending this week in the straw
berry growing section of the State lec
turing before the berry growers on the
strawberry weevil. He instructed them
especially m the habits ot tne insect
and the best methods of prevention and
extermination.
Amateur Baseball.
A movement is on foot to organize
in Raleigh an amateur base ball team
for the coming season. It is contended
that there is ample excellent "material
out 6f which to form such a club and
that it will be no trouble to arrange
for games with similar teams from a
number of other towns in the State, in
cluding "Wilmington, Rocky Mount,
Wilson, Kinston, Durham, Greensboro
and some others. It is likely that a
meeting will be called soon for the pur
pose of organizing.
Murray Murder Case.
, Announcement is made by the Su
preme court that the noted Murray
murder case will notxbe argued on ap
peal at this term at all, but will go
over to the end of the docket for the
first district in the next term of court.
This is the case in which the defend
ant shot and killed his uncle, both be
ing well known music dealers in Dur
ham. WHERE BAPTISTS WILL MEET.
Great Interest Manifested in Selection
of Meeting Place of First Trien
nial Convention.
parliament hangs on
By Associated Press.
St. Douis, May 18 Great interest is
manifested in the selection of a place
for holding the first of the triennial
conventions of the organization effect
ed yesterday by the Baptists of the
North and South, and known as the
General Convention of the Baptists of
North America.. A committee will
make the selection, and the first meet-
linp- will he held next year. The wo
men's American Baptist Home Mission
Society, which constitutes a part of
the general convention, continued to
day.
HIRAM CRONK BURIED TODAY.
Last Survivor of War of 1312 Laid to
Rest in Cypress Hills Cemetery
With Military Honors.
New York. May 18. The body of
Hiram Cronk. the last veteran of the
war of 1812 to pass away, was buried
today in Cypress Hills Cemetery with
impressive military honors. The body
has laid in state at the city hall since
yesterday, the first which had rested
there since Grant. One hundred and
fifty policemen were required to keep
the immense throng moving, tne great
er part being women and children.
STOLE MONEY TO SAVE SON.
Trusted Bank Employe at Des Moines
Indicted For Embezzlement.
By Associated Press.
Des Moines, May 18. Carl M. Spen
cer, a former trusted employe of the
Des Moines National Bank, is indicted
on the charge of embezzlement and ai
leged fraudulent entries. The amount
of shortage will not exceed $5,000.
There is a pathetic story in connection
with Spencer s confession, wmcn ne
made prior to the indictment. For many
years annually he had been taking an otner party to tne proceeums?. u
Sd son to the east fbr medical attempt to modify the resolution
treatment. He had been unable to meet favor of permitting remarriage in the
the expenses and to save his boy's life church of the innocent party was de
he took the money from his employer, feated by a large majority.
THIRD AND CLOSING DAY.
National "Association of Manufacturers
in Session in Atlanta, Nearing the
End of Business. .
By Associated Press.
Atlanta, Ga..-May 18. The program
for the third and closing day of the
National Asociation Manufacturers'
Convention included the report of the
nominating committee, election of of
ficers, consideration of incorporating
the association and choice of a meet
ing plac for next year. ;
The opening address was by George
J. Seabury, cf New York, who made
a lengthy discussion on tariff revision
and remedy. ' .
The - Association re-elected David
M. Parry president by acclamation,
and chose New York as the place fay
the next annual convention, and de
cided that the association shall be
incorporated under the laws of New
York. The names of Wm. McCarroll,
of New York, and D. A. Tompkins, of
Charlotte, were presented for presi
dent, but both, were withdrawn.
Secretary Metcalf of the Department
of Commerce and Labor, greatly fati
gued, is under the care of a physician.
It is possible-that owing to his illness
his address this evening and the re
ception, planned to be given this after
noon may be cut out of the program
for the day.
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS.
Forty-Fifth Assembly of the Presby
ten'an Church of the United States
Convenes Today at Forth Worth,
Tex.
By Associated Press.
Fort Worth, Tex., May 18. The
forty-fifth assembly of the Presbyter
ian Church in . the United States,
(Southern Presbyterian Church) con
vened with over 200 commissioners,
representing thirteen synods present.
Probably the most important matter
will be the question of closer rela
tions with other Presbyterian bodies.
The report of the committee to confer
with representatives of other Pres
byterian chujrches for this purpose
will include what is known as the
"Pittsburg plan" which provides for
the organization of an ecclesiastical
council composed of at least four rep
resentatives from each church body
for the promotion of the co-operation
of the federated churches in the for
eign missionary work and in the gen
eral work throughout the United
States.
LASH FOR WIFE BEATERS.
Whipping Post Law Goes Into Effect
Today in, Oregon.
By Associated Preas.
Portland, Ore., May 18. The "whip
ping post law" for wife beaters went
into effect today in this State. The
law provides that a man convicted of
wife beating may be punished by
whipping, not exceeding twenty lash
es, but this is only an additional pun
ishment, as the old punishment by
fine or imprisonment is. still in effect
under the new law. ,
THE GRUBB CASE
. J. Justice Concludes His Argu
ment and is Followed by E. E.
Roper for the Dsfendant. R. J.
Pickens Now Speaking. Seven
Others to Speak.
Special to The News.
Salisbury, May 18. Hi. J. Justice, oi
counsel for the State, concluded his
argument in the Grubb case this morn
ing and followed E. E. Roper, of Lex
ington, who opened for the defense. R.
T. Rickens, of Lexington, for the prose
cution, was speaking when court ad
journed at 1 o'clock. Seven other
speeches are to be made. The case will
probably not reach the jury before Sat
urday mornihs.
Grubb's counsel are confident of his
acquittal, while lawyers for the prose
cution say he will be convicted in some
degree.
SLASHED WITH SWORD.
Man Narrowly Escapes beheading in
a Fight at Clarksburg, W. Va. m
Cumberland, Md., May 18 With an
old rusty army sword grasped in both
hands, Thomas Watson slashed at Ir
win Wright last night, at Clarksburg,
in an effort to behead him. Friends
intervening probably saved Wright's
life, and, covered with blood and
frightfully wounded about the neck
and face, he staggered into the office
of Justice Riley.
EE
MARRIAGE-LAW
Episcopaleans Demand Amendment
of English Law so as to Pre
clude Remarriage in the Church
ot Divorced Persons During Life
Time ot Other Party.
By Associated Prtos.
London, May 18. The London Dio
cesan Conference passed a resolution
demanding an amendment of the Eng
lish marriage law so as to preclude
remarriage in the church of divorced
persons during the life time of the
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FLORIDA MAN DIES
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Herbert Leon Kepler, of fretand,
Florida, Meets Death in Susen's
Hotel from the Effects of Mor
phine Poisqning. Scandal in
the Case.
With Deland Was a Married Wo
man Who Ran Away From Flor
ida With Him, Both Leaving
Families Behind. Police In
vestigating Case.
By Associated Press. 1
New York, Maq 18. Herbet Leon
Kepler, a bookkeeper, whose home is
Deland, Fla., died in his room in Sus
sen's Hotel, 46th street and Sixth ave
nue, from morphine poisoning. With
him at the time was a woman who told
the police her name was Mrs. Dona
Miller, and that she had fled from
Deland with Kepler two weeks ago.
Mrs. Miller, said Kepler was the son
of a Deland" physician, and that he
left Florida suddenly because of some
trouble. He left a wife and several
children behind, she said, and she left
her husband to come here with him.
She has been detained by the police
pending further investigation of the
case. Kepler was about 37 years of
;i era
In the room which Kepler and the
woman occupied the police found two
small bottles. One was filled with
morphine, and the other was nearly
empty. Mrs. Miller told the police
that Kepler had been despondent for
several days, and had told -her that
unless his father did something at
once to fix up the trouble at Deland
he feared something dreadful would
happen. Mrs. Miller was remanded to
the custody of the coroner without ex
amination. A note found in Kepler's room indi
cated that the man had deliberately
taken his life. It was addressed to his
nephew, John Raymond, who is em
ployed in this city, and said:
"Good bye, Jack. I thank you for
all you have done. You know as well
as . I the reason-for this and will for
give me. Again I thank you, and
again I say a last goodbye. (Signed)
Herbert." -,
Raymond told the police that his un
cle at one time was a prominent ten
nis player, and that he won the South
ern championship several years ago.
Later Mrs. Miller told the coroner
that a portion of her story as she gave
it to the police was untrue. She had
not lived with her husband in sever
al years, she said, and did not flee
from Deland with Kepler. She had
been in New York or vicinity for sev
eral ' years. She had also told the
coroner that she had been a witness '
in the William Hooper Young murder
case in this city several years
ago. She had lived in the house with
the murdered woman, and had first
introduced her to Young.- Mrs. Mil
ler also said Kepler left a letter : ad
dressed to his father and mother beg
ging that he and Mrs. Miller be not
separated in death and that his par
ents and daughter forgive him for the
act. In view of this letter the police
believe Kepler intended to kill both
himself and the woman.
DISMISSAL FOR
RAGGING.
Affair on English Cruiser Results in
the Compulsory Retainment of the
Commander. i
8y
Associated Press. I
London, May 18. The recent casa of
"ragging" cn board the British cruiser
Kent, has been promptly followed by
compulsory retirement on half pay of
Capt.-'Gamble, her commander, and the
punishment of ethers concerned in the
affair. The "ragging" took place in the
gun room where midshipmen attempted
to strip and flos an unpopular com
rade. The latter drew a revolver and
shot one of the midshipmen in the
mouth.
WILL SPEND TWO MILLIONS.
Improvements at . Colon and Panama
and Double Tracking of Road Ap
proved. New York, May 18. Plans for the
enlargement of the terminal and dock
facilities at Colon and Panama, and
tire double tracking and re-equipment
of the road, entailing an expenditure
of approximately S2.000.000, were ap
proved by the board of directors of the
Panama Railroad Company at a. meet
ing held here today. It was stated
unofficially by one of the directors
present that the question of rates was
discussed, but that no action was tak
en. '
The meeting, which was called to
clear up pending matters preparatory
to the departure for the isthmus of
Governor Magoon and Chief Engineer
Wallace, who sail tomorrow, continued
all day. In a formal statement given
out at the conclusion of the meeting,
it was announced that the board had
investigated the question of securing
additional ships of American registry,
but had been unable up to the present
time to find any such vessels ol satis
factory sizo and character.
The semi-annual target practice of
the Hornets Nest Riflemen will take
place Saturday morning at 7 o'clock. '
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Mr. George Harrington, of New York,
a well known insurance man, is in the
city. '
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