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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
eLAND's POSITION ON SILVER.
Thinks Its Restoration as Money Would
Bring ProsperitY.


Lebanon. Mo, July Richard Parks
Bland, Missouri's candidate for Presi-
dent, has returned from a conference
at ST. Louis with those who are work
ang in his interest.
Il do not know, that can add much
to my previous expressions on the sub
ject of silver" he said, sit is generally
known that [ urgently favor the res
toration Of silver as metal and advo-
cate it's free, unlimited and unrestrict-
ed coinage at ratio of 16 to /, to be
maintained in all respects at mutual
parity with gold.
81 think the immediate effect of this
change would be to improve the indus
trial and commercial condition of the
country. I thoroughly believe that the
restoration of free coinage would be
the salvation Of this nation. If the
United States were to open their mints
to the free and unlimited coinage of
silver I think other leading nations
would promptly follow the example.
"Tn case the other nations of the
world did not follow this example and
the United States had to maintain the
free coinage of silver alone, / believe
no i'll effect would be experienced in
the financial centers. My idea
is that the restoration of free
coinage would mean the awakening of
trade and all other interests and that
prosperity would have uninterrupted
progress.
"The feeling is all one way. The
silver idea will dominate the Demo
cratic convention and the silver candi-
dates will be victorious in next fairs
election"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
NopEAD BODIES YeT8ECovEREE
The Second Cave In al Pittsion Mine &
Serious One,

Wilkesbarre. Pa, July 1.-The fifty
nine men in the Twin shaft at Pitts
ton have been imprisoned for four
days and still there are no tidings of
them.
superintendent Law says that the
report of a second cave-in to-day was
greatly exaggerated. He was not at
the mine at the time. From other
sources it is learned that the caye-in
was an extensive one, and viii inter
fere with the work of the rescuers.
Mine Inspector Mcdonald who has
been on duty since Sunday morning
had to retire this morning, completely
exhausted. His place was taken by
Mine Inspector Roderick, of the fourth
district. The latter in an interview,
said: 81 have just returned from
where the rescuers are at work, and
am satisfied with the progress they
are making"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
TEE LARGEST CIRCULATION of AMY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY

influential men are coming from In
dianapolis alone and that Iowa will
send a large delegation. The 1llionis
gold Democrats viii also be present in
force.
81 cannot believe" said Mr.. Eckels,
after giving this list. "that these men
will exert an influence upon the con-
yention. They are all men who have
participated in National affairs and
all well-known Democrats. They will
appeal to the convention in the inter
est of business stability of the C ountry
and also for the preservation of the
party's integrity.
''The silver leaders must listen, if
they are Democrats, when it is pointed
out to them that the adoption of
free silver declaration means the GER
tain defeat of the party at the polls.
Tt would be shown to them as it can
be clearly shown, that in this event,
they will not only lose every Eastern
State. but that they are also sure to
lose all the Southern States, such as
MARYLAND, Delaware, West Virginia
and kentucky, where the Republicans
have an organization which is not
bound up with the Populists."
Asked if the gold men would bolt,
in case of a positive pronouncement
for free silver, Mr.. EclSles expressed
the opinion that there would be no
open bolt, 'sbut" he said, there would
be detection at the polls. which it
would be impossible to prevent. The
rank ya",l file of the party cannot be
made to stand up for the party name
if the party convention is set upon
overturning the Democratic prece-
dents"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02

A LABOR LEADERS VIEWS.

Chicago, H., July 1.-Grand Master
Sovereign of Labor was mingling with
the Democratic politicians at the Pal
mer House to-day. He denied that
his Wits has any political significance,
but he talked freely in regard to the
situation. He is pronouncedly opposed
to the gold standard and says that if
the Democrats nominate a man who is
acceptible on the financial question,
he will have his support. He considers
Senator Teller the most available and
acceptable candidate, but says that
if the Democrats refuse to go outside
of their own party for candidate, he
thinks Gov. Boies the preferable man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
NATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE.
Summaries of Yesterdays Games in
Various League Cities.


Washington, July 1.-The Boston
players did not equal their work of
yesterday and Stivetlts, in the seventh
inning, lost all power of puzzling the
Senators. In that inning five singles,
two errors and a base on balls, gave the
home club their winning runs. None
OF the Bostons runs were earned, be-
ing secured through errors and base on
balls. Attendance, 1000. Score:
Washington ..0000206o2 o2-10 IA
Boston .....000 10000 3 IL
Batteries: King and McGuire; Stiv-
etts and Bergen. Umpire, Hurst.
PHILADELPHIA, 5; BROOKLYN, ?.
Brooklyn, July 1.-The Quakers hit
Gumbert most to-day when men were
on bases. Young Keener proved puz-
zle to.e Che Brooklyn sluggers. He struck
out five of them. Capt Nash's men
played a snappy game in the field.
DAILY did the best playing for the home
team. Attendance, 1000. Score:
Brooklyn .......00O01 00-2 Z 5
Philadelphia ....000202001-5 9 .
Batteries: Gumbert and BurrelI;
keener and Grady. Umpire, Emslie.
CLEVELAND, 10; CHICAGO, 7.
Chicago, July 1.-The third game
was as easy for the Spiders as the two
preceding ones. They hammered
Friend all over the lot, until finally, in
the eighth, after four runs and five
hits had been recorded, he became dis
gusted, and deliberately walked OIL
the field, and the game ended in a farce.
pitcher Kittridge doing the balance
of the pitching. Attendance, 1900.
Score:
Chicago 2 oil 000-7 II 4
Cleveland ....2O015405 52-19 10 8
Batteries: Friend, Kittridge and
DAILY; Wilson and O'Connor. Umpires,
keefe and Sheridan.
PTTTsBURG, Z; ST. LOUIS, 2.
st. Louis, Mo-, July 1.-Pittsburg
started in and batted out four runs in
te initial inning, and added three more
during the game; while the Browns
were unable to hit Hughey for more
than seven safe hits, only two of which
| they scored. Quinn, the Browns old
time reliable second baseman, was
released by Chris Won Der Abe to-day.
Attendance, 700. Score:
st. Louis ......001001000-2 Z L
Pittsburg 00000102-7 13 2
Batteries: Donohue and Murphy;
Hughey and Mack. Umpire, Lynch.
BALTIMORE, 6; NEW YORK, 2.
Baltimore, Md, July 1.-The Cham
pions again defeated the Giants to-day
in game devoid of startling features.
Attendance, 3,743. Score:
baltimore O0O12 2300-6 q z
New York 000001-2 7
Batteries: Mcmahon and Clarke;
Campfield, Wilson and Farrell. Umpire,
Belts.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
At Portsmouth,:
Portsmouth 100 / / 10 2-6 z )
Lynchburg 100O0123x-7 II 2
Batteries: Bruner and Rieman;
Brown and Fear.
At Ricmond:
Richmond ....0000201O1 8 /
Roanoke ......1 200001-5 8 L
Batteries: Kagey Gilpatrick, Boland
and Wilson; Kimball and Williams.
At Petersburg:
Petersburg ....1 100101110 0-5 8 2
Norfolk 000000002-2 3 $
Batteries: Kitson and Vetters;
Leach and Thurston.
Petersburg, Va, July There
were rumors here to-day that Peters
burg baseball club was on the point
of disbanding, but at this hour the
report cannot be verified. The team
left here tonight to play at Roanoke
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
THE CUBAN CAMPAIGN.

Madrid, July Marshal MARTINEZ
de Campos, ex-Captain General of
Cuba, defended his command in Cuba
in the Senate to-day. He declared that
he had been only responsible for the
military operations, and not the re-
forms, for which the government must
answer. He criticized the quasi-com-
plicity of America in filibustering ex-
peditions, and he said he preferred
the recognition of the belligerency of
the insurgents to this state of affairs.
The insurgents methods of fighting,
he asserted, were irregular and cow
ardly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
ADLAI is STILL SILENT.

Chicago, Ills, July 1.-Vice-President
Stevenson arrived in the city to-day.
He is on his way to his home at
Bloomington from Cape May, where
he has been since the adjournment of
Congress. He declined to express him
self in any way on political questions
and said that he would continue his
journey to Bloomington tomorrow. He
was called upon during the day by a
number of prominent people who are
in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
ANOTHER MILL CosED DOWN

Fall River, Mass, July 1.-The Amer
can Linen Company's mills have an
nounced shut down for an indefinite
period. On Tuesday the warper ten
ders were notified of a reduction of
wages and on the refusal of the man
agement to reconsider the PROPOSE
ton, the tenders struck. The manage
ment Immediately announced an in
definite shutdown
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
KANSAS DELEGATION FOR BLAND.

Topeka, Kan, July IA poll of the
Kansas delegation to the convention
before leaving for Chicago showed
fourteen of teh twenty for Bland for
first choice. AS the delegation is to vote
as a unit, Bland will get the twenty
votes of Kansas on the start.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02
GREATER DANVILLE.

Danville, Va, July LIN accordance
with the election held in February un-
der special act of the legislature, the
cities of Danville and Neapolis became
one to-day. Greater Danville is now
city of 10000 inhabitants The new
and enlarged city council was organi-
ed to-day. Charles L. Holland, a prom
inent banker, was elected president.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-02

London, July 1.-The agricultural
rating bill passed its third reading in
the House Of Commons this afternoon
bv a vote of 292 to 140.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

Detroit Free Press)
Orlando" she exclaimed, "the baby
has a tooth"
HAS he?" was the response, in tone
which betrayed no emotion.
"You don't seem a bit surprised"
I'm not surprised. All babies have
first teeth. II this one didn't have any
I'd manage to get up some excitement
maybe"
Il thought you'd be pleased and happy
about it."
sion for especial congratulation. The
baby has my sympathy"
sympathy What for?''
For having his first tooth. He has just
struck the opening chapter Of a long
story Of trouble Pretty soon he'll have
other teeth"
"Of course. he will"
every one he cuts will hurt him. Then
his second teeth will come along and push
these out. That will hurt him again. Some
of the new ones will come in crooked,
like as not and he will have 10 80 TO the
dentist and have block and tackle adj
iusted TO them TO haul them around into
line. Then he'll cut his wisdom teeth.
That'H hurt him some more. After that
he'll have to so TO the dentist and let
him drill holes and hammer until his face
feels like a great palpitating stone quar-
~. 7 wouldn't want him 10 go through
life without teeth. But must say that l
don't see any occasion for the customary
hilarity over an event that means so much
in the way OF sorrow and humiliation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
vnriou. Grades of PolIteness.
mhe Nineteenth Century,

(Ihe Nineteenth Century,
The French have for long been es-
tccmed a polite nation. and so they are
az far as outward forms are considered;
but most travellers will agree that ex-
cept within certain circles, there is more
genuine courtesy TO be found between
man and man IN Britain than in France.
The average Frenchman win be p-Qfuse
Or the bows which he win make on meet
ing an acquaintance, but he will often
not hesitate, should the occasion arise.
20 sacrifice others TO his own personal
comfort. / have seen foreigners at a
public entertainment make ladies rise by
bowling 70 them and then deprive them
Of their seats in the most polite and
graceful manner An Englishman, on the
other hand, will often do a really kind
hearted deed In such an abrupt and X
ward fashion as almost TO give q. the APP
pearance OF an insult.
The Spaniard habitual,y places his
house and everything IN II at the dis
pOsal Of his guest but he would be great
~ astonished II he were taken at his
word. 4 stranger calls upon q Spaniard
when he IS at dinner. The latter invites
the stranger 10 dine with him, or offers
him something which he may have adj
mired. bat unless the dinner or article
Is very much pressed. the invitation and
the offer must be regarded In the light
Of mere polite phrases. Under similar
circumstances the Brton would either
not make the invitation or offer, or. II he
AID. would DO all ne could 10 render the
dinner or the gift acceptable TO the
stranger. and would cndeavor 10 escape
being thanked. whereas the Spaniard ex-
poets verbal gratitude for the OFFER he
has no intention ~ fulfilling.
SO far do we carry this dislike OF
phrase-making that some English men
and women find II very difficult to give
expression TO the genuine gratitude they
feel for real benefits received; and there
are some men whose modesty Is so per-
verted that they would. apparently, al
most rather be accused Of doing some
thing positively wrong than be suspected
Of having yielded 10 a kindly sentiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
The burning of the Orient.
lThe CornhIl Magazlnel


This is CAPTAIN Mlllers account OF an
incident in the battle of the Nile, which
has been a fertile source OF inspiration
10 painters and poets: THE Orient caught
fire on the POOP when the heavy cannon
ade from all the Alexander's and part OF
the Swiftsure's guns became so furious
that she was soon in a blaze displaying
a most grand and awful spectacle, suci
as formerly would have drawn tears down
the victors' cheeks; but now pity was
stified as Il rose by the remembrance OF
the numerous and horrid atrocities their
unprincipled and bloodthirsty nation HAD
been and were committing, and when che
blew 10. about IL o'clock, though / en-
deavored TO stop the momentary cheer OF
the ships company. my heart felt scarce
IA single pang for their fate" Some OF the
men and officers were, however picked
I'D. but the greater number went down
with the ship and the 100000 which she
had on board.
IL will be remembered that about eight
wears ago a company was formed to re-
cover this and other treasure from the
sunlxen ships; but. though they claimed to
have determined the position or the
wrecks the search for the coin proved
fruitless. The Casablanca legend, as re-
lated by Mrs. Hemans In verses dear TO
goyernesses. Is fictitious In all save the
fact that the Casabiancas. father and son.
did perish. They were hurled into the
water together and were seen swimming.
but were lost sight OF in the darkness and
were drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
PARSONAGE FARM IN ICELAND.
Manner OF Receiving n Visitor
Means of Living.
CThe Independent.l

In approaching an Icelandic farm GER
tain formalities must be observed. You
should not descend from the pony. even
though you know quite well that you
are to remain; nor Should the packs be
taken off. The proper thing Ia to walt
until your guide finds some ore in au-
thorlty and profers a request for shelter.
For single night this cannot be re-
fused, though the farmer may, II he
chooses, decline to keep you for several
days. Permission having been granted,
you can alight and enter the guest-room,
which is rarely absent, even in the poor
est farms
Opposite the church stand the house
buildings. Facing the path are i've small
wooden gables, connected by thick walls
OF turf and stone. The central one Is
the entrance to the main body OF the
house, and the others serve as post-ofnce,
guest-room, WOOL and storeroom, and
for harness and tools. We pass under
the low entrance, and through n long,
dark passage, with earth floors and walls;
on either side of this tunnel open
storerooms for milk and provisions, and
the eldhus, where cooking washing; ana
churning are done. This room Is light
ed only by a hole in the roof, which
serves also as a chimney for the central
fireplace. Quite at the end OF the pas
sage the badstOfa, or general living room,
Is usually found, where men, women,
and children sleep I'm open hunks around
the room. But this farm has separate
rooms for the men and women servants,
a small kitchen, and chambers overhead
for the pastor and his family; and In adj
dition Is a cosey little room, half library.
half dining-room for guests, where
saw n bookcase well-hlled with Icelandic
sagas, German, and Danish books. and
translations from standard English
works.
Above all Is the turfy roof with It's
many curves and peaks. Little windows
peep out from among the grasses. ana
often the earthen walls slope so gradual
ly TO the ground that IL Is hard 10 tell
where the house ends and the tun. or home
grass lands, begin. Indeed. one story is
told OF a traveller who rode up on top
OF a house ono dark night, and only DIS
covered his mistake by his horses putting
a leg down one OF the chimneys. Damp
these houses usually are: but the tenn
perature Is equable Ike that OF cave,
and they are certainly well adapted 10
resist the sudden. fierce storms when
sweep over the country.
This farm is an exceptionally fine one,
you will hardly find a score Ike II IN
Iceland. There was an air of life ana
hustle about the place, and the farm
work went on with a. swing and enggy
not often seen in these leisurely lee
landers. Night and morning 10 sheep
trotted down from their rocky pastures
to be MIXED. and the making or skyr
went on diligently. Skyr Is one OF the
great staples OF Ioelandlc food; IL IL made
BY heating the milk slowly. curdiing IL
with rennet. and drawing OF the whey
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Julius SycIe & Son,
THE TOWER,
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD.

When done it is stored away in hogs
heads for use during the year.
l had come in a busy time for the farm
people; not only was there the skyr and
butter-making. but the wool had TO be
cleaned and sent on ponies TO market.
and then the haylng began. This Is a
long, two-months' affair From the
grandfather to the babies, all were at
work; first. the tun was moved, then
the walls, roofs-every place that afforded
a wisp Of hay; for on the scanty grass
crop the lives OF the fOcks depend, and
they are the Icelander's chief depend
ence. From the wool, clothes for men
and women are made, blankets. harness.
ropes. gloves, stockings. and heavy
scarfs, while the surplus wool Is bartered
for groceries and other necessaries.
The Icelandic pastor is really farmer,
and must work hard on the land which
accompanies every church living, In or
der to exc out his small stipend. Usually.
he has three churches in his charge,
the head church and two "annexes"; and
he holds one MONDAY service in each
once in three weeks.
Everywhere In Iceland I was treated
with the greatest courtesy and kindness,
and not once did | meet with dishonesty
or overcharging of any kind. Sometimes
one member OF a PEASANTS family would
speak a little English. and almost every
one understood Danish. OF which l had
g. smattering. The curiosity OF the peo-
pie was sometimes annoying. but IL was
very natural. Many had never seen an
American woman. and all had much in
terest in America, and wished - know
II l had met their relatives in Manitoba
and on the Pacific coast.
1 found that many Icelanders return
10 their old homes; they usually explain
this by, THE old folks needed me-" and
often add, And l did not like the eli
mate" the great heat OF our northern
summers being very trying TO a people
accustomed TO cool. damp summers. and
comparatively mild winters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

the route, and has yet to receive its first
adverse criticism.
The vocal corps includes such WELL
known people as Tom Crockett, Ed c.
Samson, VIII G. Mack, NJ. w. Rale, and
Fred. Russell.
The olio Of specialtles presents Harry
Ward, one Of the leading comedians on
the minstrel stage; Billy Eberhardt, the
juggler; Mack and Russell, a negro sketch
team; Valentine and Weeks, in al musical
comedy; Zella. the contortionist. and
Marion and Pearl, acrobatic comedians.
The performance concludes with an
extravaganza entitled "Possum-a-La."
"Charley's Aunt" from Brazil, where
the nuts come FROM" is one OF the early
attractions Of the season.
Robert Downing will produce two new
plays here-"A Hero OF the Revolution"
depicting events in the life OF Israel Put
nam. and IN Search Of Happiness"
One of the great charms of "Hendrick
Hudson" which the Corinne Extrava-
ganza Company will present here short
ly. IS the beautiful setting in the second
act, representing the everglades OF Flo
rida. This is said TO be one of the pref
test settings ever seen on any stage
and Is a masterpiece of scenic art.
Miss Della Fox. the charming little
comic-opera queen. will appear here
shortly I'm her two successful operas
THE Little Trooper and "Fleur de Lis"
1t win be one OF the most notable en-
gagements Of the season, and one OF the
most interesting.
The great Chevalier, who commences
his tour I'm this country at Garrick Thea
tire. New York, tomorrow night, will be
seen in Richmond later in the season,
and his opening will be watched with
great interest ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
The Late shnh's Family.
lrhe FortnIghtly RevIewO

Tho family OF the late Shah Nussir-ed-
din was a large one. Ho had three legi-
innate or Akhdi wives and some fifty
concubines. Many Of these latter were
merely wives In name, for a lady who
has once entered the royal anderun, or
harem. only leaves 1t at death, or when
the Shah. as a special mark OF favor
gives her in marriage TO subject. The
bride I'm this case generally proves q
mixed blessing. Each lady has house,
or at least a suite of apartments in the
royal palace. The principal wife OF the
late Shah was the Shuku-es Sultaneh,
the glory Of the empire" the mother
of the present King, n royal Princess,
GRANDDAUGHTER of Faith All Shah. The
second wife was the late Kings own
aunt-a royal Princess, and childless. The
third wife IS the former favorite concu-
bine. the Anys-ed-dOwlet or Companion
of the Government" She was a millers
daughter. and as the Shah rode by she
offered him some fruit, which he ac-
cepted; and next day the miller's daughter
entered the royal anderun. and she grew
In favor until nineteen years ago the
Shah made her one Of his four lawful
wives. Three of her brothers became
chamberlains 70 the King; the fourth
preferred 10 pursue his old voeaton-that
OF a muleteer. The Anys-ei-dowlet had
the reputation Of a kind-hearted woman,
and gave away large sums in charity
The Amin-i-Akdas, a Kurdish slave, Is
the aunt of the little boy who was long
known as the Shahs Luck" The real
history OF the Luck" is that when the
King was on one Of his sporting expe-
dltions he, while sleeping in a hunting
lodge Of massive tlmbers. was aroused
by a child's cries. lie went out to quiet
the child, and as he left the house 1t
suddenly fell in n heap Of ruins. The
Shah considered that the little child had
saved his life. and he chung to the boy
for several years IS a pet and play
fcfIovrr