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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-11
AS TO OUR COAST DEFENsEs.
The Senate Committee Making Full
investigation.

Washington, Jan. 9.-ln the state
ments to-day by the officers of the
Bureau of Engineers before the Sen
ate committee on Coast Defenses of
which Senator Squire is chairman, the
fact was brought out that the Engin-
Ger department requires $2,50O,OOO to
be spent Immediately for torpedoes
and torpedo mines for land defenses.
Maps and drawings showing the plan
of the torpedo system for the defense
of the city of Washington were laid be-
fore the committee for the purpose
of presenting an example of the plan
proposed by the Engineer department
for all the principal seaport cities of
the United States.
The committee sat with closed
doors during the discussion of the tor
pedo system. 1t was fully demonstrate
ed that torpedoes are of very little
value unless they are defended by
guns, as they can easily be removed
by an enemy unless protected by ar
tillery.
In case of a sudden emergency, 1T
would take at least year after the APP
preparation was made to procure the
material. manufacture the torpedoes
and put them IN place at the pTlnclpal
ports of the United States. The chief
engineer advocated the expenditure
of S12,000,000 during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1897. This sum would
not provide the money necessary to
be expended by the ordinance Bureau
for guns and gun carriages, but would
cover the cost of emplacements for
guns and of torpedoes.
The hearing is being conducted in
relation to the bill introduced in the
Senate by Senator Squire, providing
for the defense of all the principal sea-
ports of the country. Several petitions
were to-day presented to the Senate
from the Southern States in favor of
the passage of the bill The commit
tee will resume it's inquiry tomorrow
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-11
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Raleigh Cotton Mills will be held at the
mayors office Wednesday, January sth,
1896 at II O'Clock IN.
Transfer books will be closed Tuesday,
the Cd. j s. WYNNE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, n. c., Dee. %, 1898
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-11
Uses
Mexican Mustang Liniment
ON his horses, ON his drivers.
RALEIGH. N. O.. Feb. 8, 1899

RALEIGH. n O., Feb. 8. 1899
Lyon Mfg. Co., Brooklyn, N. 7.
Gentlemen:-Havng Mexican nustang Linl.
ment extensively advertised here induces 10 tell you
how useful 1t is persons In the livery business
used for the past years my horses for almost
thing that horses subject TO- For sprans and stir
do not think 1t has equal. and for such things
harness gals and rubs it is wonderful.
had very fine driver who thrown from
rage runaway and severely bruised
ders and breast that did not think he would
get carriage again I remembered, however VIA
Mexican Mustang Linimont did for nay horses in asaa
bruises had hirn it constantly ana sle3u
weeks he was as good q driver ever le.
pain remained.
know sou must get tired q raea.uag sert a-r~ "y.
tbougn would e3t a1fssa~' 'rl b see ..r.42
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-11
Notice.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Citizens National Bank of Raleigh,
N. O., will be held at their Banking House
in this city on Tuesday, January 18th, at IL
o'clock HENRY Il. LITCHFORD.
Cashier.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-11

The Davidson Dispatch learns that
DR. r. L. Payne, who recently moved
from Lexington to Norfolk, Va, has
been appointed railroad surgeon at a
salary of $4,000 year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
PLANS OF GOLD MEN.
National Committee Of One from Each
State Is Urged to Meet at Ia.
diauapOiis on August I.

Chicago, July 24.-When the sound
money conference assembled the COM
mittee appointed last night submitted
a report which was unanimously adopt
ed
1t provides for the appointment of q
national committee of one each from
each state to meet in Indianapolis Aug.
for the purpose of issuing a call for
a national convention. not later than
Sept. 2. The report also provides for
the appointment by the chair Of an
executive committee of five to name
states representatives. who shall ar
range for the holding of state meet
ings to give expression to their sound
money sentiments and to send dele
gates to the national convention.
Minnesota and Texas were repre-
sented at tOday's meeting. Daniel
Lawler being present for the former
state. He reported a complete state
organization by counties and by a state
executive committee for sound money.
The sentiment of delegates is that the
eastern states will be forced into line
for a national convention even if the
machine leaders are against the move
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
BRYAN AND SEWALL
AGAIN NOMINATED
They Receive by Acclamation the ID.
dOrsement OF the Silverites.
YESTERDAYS SESSIONS AT ST. LOUIS
Result of Roll Call OF States Upon
Membership of Old SOldiers..Mr
ScOtt's Reference to President
Cleveland .Recitai OF .hc "WaiI Of
William whitney,"
From the washingtoa Times.

st. Louis. July 24.-The strain Of the
past few days showed on the delegates
10 the silver convention this morning.
They We're slow in gathering in the hall
and the somewhat diminished attend
ance showed that the fear expressed by
Mr.. Shinn. of Kansas, that the dele
gates could not all be kept here was
well founded.
The chairman raped for order at 10 30
and introduced Rev. X. w. Covert. Of
the Missouri delegation, who opened
the proceedings with prayer.
Mr.. Baker, of California. chairman on
conference, announced that the COM
mittees had met this morning and
would meet again at once o'clock this
afternoon. The silver men We're as
sured that the Populists were NOW
working harmoniously along the lines
laid down by this convention. (Cheers).
He believed that the unanimous re-
port from the conference committees
of the two conventions would be one of
the strongest campaign documents
that would be circulated. In order that
this might be successfully accomplished
he moved that the further proceedings
| ton of a platform and nominations he
I deferred until this afternoon at $50
| O'Clock.
This was seconded by delegates from
Kansas and Wisconsin, and the motion
was carried with but one dissenting
vote. The remainder of the national
| committee was announced and the
members were requested to meet imme-
diately upon adjournment this morn
ing. a motion was made and agreed to
authorizing the committee to fill vacan-
cies. There was a tumultuous demand
for a speech from Senator Stewart, to
which he responded.
OLD SOLDIERS PRESENT.
The convention took M the veteran
soldiers resolution and Il was decided
to call the roll of states that the chair
men of delegations might announce the
number of veterans in each state dele
cation. The call resulted in showing
| 1856 Cnion soldiers, Is confederates and
4 Mexican soldiers represented in the
convention. Out of the roll call great
a suggestion with crystalized into mo-
ton which was agreed to that the old
soldiers and sailors of the union, con-
federate and Mexican war armies form
the basis of an organization within the
party for campaign purposes to save the
union.
&. r. Scott. of Omaha, formerly
Republican. said that he would work to
bury the party he had left. Reference
was made by delegate on the floor to
| Cleveland. Replying to this Mr.. Scott
said:
"Oh. God. give US cyclones. If they
must come. with famine and pests; but
| OH. God. by Thy mercy save us from
| another four years of Grover Cleve-
land"
After several other speeches and the
| reading Of a poem entitled "The Wall
of William whitney, the convention
| took a recess until o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today;
Showers; Followed by Clearing Weat her.

l Populists Have a Lively Day
S.lverites Nominate Bryan and Sewall.
Closing Day at Camp John Gibbon.
2 Dun's Review of Trade.
8 UocaD-Why Coho & Co. Got the Con-
tract.
Editorial.
National Capital Gossip.
5 uocaD-Experts Inspect Twin Shaft.
Detained on a Serious Charge.
kadzina Autopsy.
6 Society ard Personal
In Religious Circles.
Suburban Happenings.
Market and Financial News.
s (SpOrting)-Base Ball Scores.
General Sporting Gossip.
3 Happy Times at Fair Chautauqua.
Free Silver Fallacies Exposed.
Celtic News from Gwalia
10 (Story)-F'ield & Fanning's Junior.
II World of Letters.
A Town in Need of Women.
= News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
JUDGE AND GOVERNOR SCRAP.
Exciting Scene at a Political Meeting
in South Carolina.

Columbia. $. c., July 24-While Gov
ernor Evans was speaking at political
meeting at Florence today. Judge Earle
jumped to the stand and struck Cover
nor Evans in the head with his fist,
getting Il little blood drawn from under
his eye in the personal row which
followed, Governor Evans first landing
in his face. 1t was an exciting episode
and a most painful spectacle-the gov
ernor Of the state and circuit judge
In a public scrap"
The trouble was caused by Evans al
luding to Earle as a "fice" with his
tail cut. The whole court room was
wild with excitement for at least fifteen
minutes. Friends crowded around the
two men after they had been very for
chilly separated. A number of pistols
We're drawn and held ready for use.
There was lively passage at arms
between Generals Watts and Rich
bourg, candidates for adjutant general.
the latter telling Watts finally that he
would be personally responsible for
what he had said.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
Fatal Cloud Burst.

Golden, Col, July 24.-An immense cloud
burst swept a portion of this city away
shortly after 6 o'clock tonight. The loss
of life is variously estimated at from ten
to fifty.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Nomination Of Bryan and SewaII
Ratified with (:reat Euthusi0sm.

st. Louis. July 24.-The last session of
the national silver convention attracted
the largest attendance of spectators
that has honored the convention.
At 355 o'clock Chairman st. John
called the convention to order. Mr..
Baker. of California. chairman of the
silver convention committee of confer
ence. reported the resolution adopted
in connection with the conferees from
the Populist convention. He said the
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-25

Selling under the prices which fol-
nothing in it for us but getting rid
of the balance of stock on hand.
Buyers have now every penny of
profit Oh their own side, and some-
fled II we can only make a clean
sweep.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

T. s. Minott an attorney of Marshfeld, Or,
is at the Lick. on his way to the new gold fields
at Randspurg
The country about Marshfeld, which is on
Coos Bay, is known as one of the best in the
United States for big game. There Is elk there
in considerable numbers.
There are three bands about there" said
Mr.. Minott zone consists of about twenty
nye elk, and these range between the Elk
River and Iron Mountain ana the Six Rivers.
Another band OF about twenty range between
the North Slough and the Umpqua, or Ten
mile Lake. Besides these there is band of
fifteen or more between the head waters of the
Coquelle and Coos rivers
"The elk breed reasonably fast. They have
just about held their own for several years,
Notwithstanding the inroads of the hunters
The elk grow very tame during part of the
season.
"a band came down to tidewater and visited
Levi Smiths place in September last, during
the fishing season. The men there killed two
with shotguns The elk roam over an area
about $50 miles In extent.
"The best hunting is on Elk River. If man
from here wants to take flyer at it, he wants
to land at Port Orford, and then take pack
mule and go up to the head of Elk River.
"The Iron Noun tain country is covered with
oaks and clinkerpins. Clinkerpins are pecu-
liar shrubs that grow there. Besides these
there is plenty of sala brush. Bear are fat and
thick in there. About every tenth oak you
strike will have bear in 1t, and all about there
are bear in plenty.
sit is marvellous game country. I know
no better anywhere. The last thing killed
was bear. l have not hunted for any elk for
a good while. Anybody can kill deer there,
there are so many"
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
CONGRESS AND CUBA.

The statements of Senator Chandler,
published in THE CALL yesterday, render
1t evident that some of the leading men in
Congress intend to make use of the Cuban
question to bring to final settlement the
long discussion as to the relative powers
of Congress and of the President in deal
ing with foreign affairs. This will raise a
great constitutional issue and the contro-
versy will have an important bearing on
the development of our own Governm ent
as we'll as on the affairs of the Cubans.
Senator Chandler called attention to the
clause of the constitution which provides
that Congress shall have power ito make
all laws which shall be necessary and
proper for carrying into execution the
foregoing powers and all other powers
vested by this constitution in the Govern
ment of the United States or in any de-
partment or office thereof" Under this
general authority it is claimed by Senator
Chandler that Congress can by law direct
the President in his action in all dealings
with foreign nations. The Senator says:
The President may command the army and
navy. Yes; but Congress by law may give
him specific directions what to do with them,
to use them in any particular direction or not
to use them at all. He may make treaties
with the consent of the Senate and they be-
come laws. Here is the only power to make
law not vested in Congress. He is to receive
the foreign Ministers Yes; but only Min
listers from countries which Congress chooses
to have recognized. If two governments are
striving for control of country Congress may
by law decide which government the United
States will recognize and the President is
bound to obey the law and receive Minister
from that government and refuse to receive a
Minister from the other.
The issue, it will be seen, raises an in
teresting point in constitutional law, and
aside from any effect ii may have upon
Cuba is of Importance to this country.
The debate upon it will engage the ablest
minds both in the Senate and in the
House, and may determine once and for
all whether the President is to have vir-
tually an exclusive control over foreign
affairs, or whether Congress can dictate
the policy to be pursued with foreign ma
tions as we'll as that concerning affairs It
home.
1t would be below the dignity of the
issue to consider Mr.. Cleveland's person
ality in connection with it. He is but an
accident to the situation. In few months
he will go out of office, never to return.
He is factor in the problem only be-
cause he has acted in such way as to
compel Congress to consider the probl
as one of practical politics. The decision
made will survive Mr.. Cieveland's term
of Office, and will determine the course of
the Government for all future time. 1t is,
therefore, an issue which should be de-
bated on the broadest grounds of states
manship, and fortunately the leaders in
both houses of Congress are men who can
be relied upon to discuss it on that basis.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
TO SUCCEED MRS. COOPER
No One Yet Suggested as Presi'
dent of the kindergarten
Association.
The Matter May Be Acted Upon at
the Next Meeting of the Board
on January IA

Since the sad death of Mrs. Sarah B.
Cooper, the affairs of the Golden Gate
kindergarten Association, of which she
was the head, has been under the control
of the board of directors.
"Mrs. Louis sloss," said Mrs. Minna
V. Gaden, the secretary, 'who is our Sec
ond vice-president, has been filling the
office of president and will continue to do
so until the vacancy is filled, but by whom
has not yet been even suggested. for it will
be extremely difficult to find one pos
sessed of all the qualifications that our
dear friend, Mrs. Cooper, possessed. The
board will hold its first business meeting
since the double tragedy on the 14th of
next January and the vacancy may and it
may not be filled, but it is possible that
some ones name will be suggested. Until
then every thing will move along as it does
now.
'It was suggested that the executive
committee should com memorate the mem
ory OF Mrs. Cooper and her daughter by
memorial service, but the idea, in view of
the many tributes that have been paid,
was abandoned.
1.-THE board, however, adopted the fol-
lowing:
Inasmuch as the All-wise Controller of hu-
man events mas permitted the removal by
sudden death of Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper and her
beloved daughter, Harriet, to higher sphere
of existence we, the members of the Golden
Gate kindergarten Association, sincerely
mIngling our sorrow with that of the whole
community for the great loss which has thus
fallen upon US, desire to continue the most
appropriate memorial both the kindergar-
tens in whose conduct they took such promi-
nent and important part; therefore,
RESOLVED, THAI the present executive board
arrange in the near future such plans as may
QOQdnpiVa n
RESOLVED, That the noble work of rescuing
the little children of this City from unfortu-
nate environments and often vicious in
huences at an age when they most
need uplifting, the years for character
building, which work was rooted in
Mrs. Cooper's Bible-class, with no apparent
financial resources, and which has been proyi-
dentially fostered by the assistance of gener-
Gus friends and the work (under q board of
managers) of trained aud energetic teachers
be carried to its ultimate, trusting that the
same active interest and financial support
will be so efficient that the kindergartens
themselves will become living testimony to
the worth of this distinguished and honored
founder AMI sweet memory of those who,
united in their lives, were undivided in death.
1t is probable that memorial report, to
be included in the next annual report, will
be prepared.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
NEW TO-DAY.

SCOTS Emulsion makes
the blood richer and inn
proves the circulation. 1t
increases the digestion and
nourishes the body. 1t cor
rects diseased action and
strengthens the nervous sys-
tenn. In a word, it places
the body in the best possible
condition for preventing the
germs of Consumption from
beginning or continuing their
work. In that one sentence
is the whole secret. Book
covering the subject very
thoroughly sent free for the
asking.
SCOTT BOVINE. Chemists. New York
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
A cAB1NE POSITION.
Los Angeles Express.


The prospect that California will be hon.
ored with Cabinet position seems excellent
The dispatches from Canton indicate that the
matter is under serious consideration. and the
names of several eminent Caliiornians have
been mentioned as possibilities. among them
Judge James A. Waymire of Alameda, which
at present appears to be received with the
most favor. Judge Waymire is a lawyer of
distinction and. ability, and gentleman of
charming personality, and his appoin tment
would doubtless be received with general APP
proyal and satisfaction. Indeed, there Is more
healthy sentiment prevailing in California
than ever before upon this subject, in the d.
rection of leaving the President to make his
own choice among Californians without un-
due or impertinent interference for or against
any one. Any of the names that have been
mentioned, including Judge J. ]. de Haven,
Judge Joseph McKenna, senator Charles n.
FELTON,, Irving III. Scott, William II. Mills, Ell
wood Cooper, NJ. H de Young, Samuel M.
Shortridge, NJ. NJ. Estee and Senator A. p. Will
hams, ought II selected by the President
elect, to satisfy our people. 1t would be
great honor and great advantage to Califor-
MIA to have any one of It's citizens of sufficient
merit to satisfy the requirements Of the Presi-
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29

strong bimetalIist has added also to the
prestige OF bimetallic associations else
where. The outlook for some sort of in
ternational agreement is therefore better
in Europe than it has been at any time in
the past and it is probable that some So
luton to this long-vexed problem is at
hand.
There can be no question that the move
ment in Europe toward bimetallism has
been largely promoted by the success of
the Republican party in the recent elec-
tions in this country. 1t is we'll under.
stood by the leading fnanciers on the
other side of the ocean that Mckinley was
elected President on a platform pledging
him to promote the free coinage of silver
by international agreement. The action
of the Republicans of the Senate in ap-
pointing committee to devise legislation
looking toward some means of bringing
about such agreement shows that the
party intends to keep that pledge to the
letter. The influence OF the United States
will therefore be added to that of France
in advancing the movement, and thus all
genuine bimetallists have abundant en-
couragement in the prosecution of the
work.
With such prospects before US it seems
clear that Bryan's attempt to continue the
free silver crusade will be labor in vain.
Rev Americans will care to endanger the
chance of international bimetallism by
giving support to further agitation for
silver monometailism in this country. If
all sincere friends of silver will act now
with the Mckinley administration there
seems assurance we shall successfully
solve this problem before the next Presi-
Dental election
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
REGISTRATION OF PLANTS.

Congress is to be asked this winter to
establish new bureau under the Agri-
cultural Department for the purpose of
providing a thorough and complete regis
tration of plants in this country. The OBJ
iect of the bureau will be to furnish an
official register of all plants placed upon
the market, with complete description
and specimens of the bloom, seed, foliage
and fruit.
The ends sought to be accom- plished by
the advocates OF the new bureau are 10
prevent the duplication of names, to
bring about the remaining of many sorts
of plants of commercial use, the simpIifi-
cation of nomenclature, the formation OF
National herbarium of economic plants
and an exhibition of varieties as well as
the variation of plants under culture. By
effectIng these objects it is believed the
rev bureau will enable the propagator of
new plants to obtain some reward for his
accorded to the inventor OF an improve
ment in machinery.
1t is expected that all plant breeders
and growers will indorse the efforts of the
promoters of the plan and that the move
ment for the establishment of the bureau
will have strong support IN Congress.
1t is certainly advisable that work of
this kind should be undertaken by the
Government. The United States is the
greatest producer of useful plants in the
world, and large sums of money are in
vested in enterprises to propagate new
and better varieties of all kinds of trees
and shrubs. Those who devote their time
and energies to this work deserve recogni-
tion from the Government and are en-
titled to protection by law which will
secure to them the benefits of their in
dustry and skill.
The proposed bureau would be of great
benefit to the people of California. The
industry of plant life in this State, al
though carried to an extraordinary ex-
tent, is as yet in its infancy. 1t is scarcely
possible to set limits to the increase in
this State OF varieties of all kinds of vines,
shrubs and trees, which are either useful,
beautiful or medicinal. 1t is not too much
to expect that in California the vegetable
world will yet receive its fullest and high
est development under the careful culture
of scientific horticulturists. 1t will be
profitable to US, therefore, to have gov
ernment supervision which will enable
our producers to receive due credit and
profit The California delegation in
Congress can surely be counted on to as
sist the movement, and should be urged
to do so by all who are interested in our
horticultural industries.