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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Yesterday seems to have been a quiet
day in war circles. Nothing of i'm
portance Is reported from johannes
burg. Havana or Helena.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

A dispatch from Washington, Mo-,
says a strip of land $50 feet long by
ten feet wide has just sunk out of
sight, leaving a bottomless hole, and
that no one can explain the phenom-
enon. 1t will come very handy anyway
for the defeated candidates at st!
OuiS
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

The Belmont Vanderbilt wedding
yesterday was simply a rich affair No
rare and racy features are expected for
some time yet.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Senator Blackburn will soon be at
leisure to sit down with Colonel Breck-
inridge and discuss the ungratefulness
of republics.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

The next time Kaiser Wilhelm
mounts his high horse he will thank
his grandmother to stay home and at
tend to her knitting.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Supposing Grandma Victoria dies
would Uncle Albert have enough in
fiuence with Billy the Kid to remove
him from the perch?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

The republican members of the Ken
lucky Legislature have nominated for
the senate a man named Hunter. Hunt
err will be a persona grata to the white
house If he is an authority on ducks.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

When Fassett, Governor Morton's
emissary. comes to Montana to see the
republicans ii is not likely that they
will refuse to be seen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

John Bull seems to be manifesting a
desire to invite Uncle Sam to resume
mutual exercises on each others cellar
doors and rain barrels.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

The Cuban insurgents seem to be
pausing to catch their second wind, but
IL they pause too long they may catch
sheol
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Lord Salisbury is said to be great
admircr of the drama. His favorite
play. 1t may be assumed. is Much Ado
About Nothing" ~
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Some of those erudite German his
torians could find a good theme In
1.-The Grandmother in Politics"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Governor Morton's desire to invest in
western delegates Is causing a sharp
advance IN prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Judging by England's change of tone
on the Venezuelan dispute, some steps
seem also to have been taken in the
highest circles" in the direction OF
Lord SalisburY's off ear.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

There are said to be fourteen varie-
ties of monkeys in Venezuela. There
may be fifteen after we get through
with John Bull.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

II seems certain that the DIR. jane
son who used to shoot in Montana is
not the DIR. Jameson who has been
making a bluff at 1t in Africa.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

IL Emperor William decides to carry
the war into Africa he will carry 1t
farther than DIR. Jane
son did.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12
M [H]h\[RW[ES1T
FOR THE LADIES'

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week are the days we have set for our special
sale of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. No woman
need be told twice whether Muslin Under
wear is high priced or low. All we ask is that
you count the material and work on any Of
these garments and you'll marvel at the fol-
lowing low prices:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

Even the Thunderer is now ready to
submit the Venezuelan boundary TO
arbitration. The roar is reaching the
vanishing point.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

dillon of Things of which the South cam
be proud.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-12

The Standard has branch ofices at
Butte, Nissoula and Great Falls.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
THEY WANT A GOLD CANDIDATE.
And Blackburn viii Be Asked to With
draw from the Race.

Frankfort Ky, Feb. 27.-A resolu-
ton has been prepared to the gold
standard Democrats, who have been
supporting Senator j. c. Blackburn for
reelection to the United States Senate,
asking his Withdrawal from the race.
A caucus will be held on Monday and
some other candidate selected The
gold men have assurances from Judge
Petrie, and from other Republicans,
that they will join the Democrats at
any time in an effort to elect a gold
standard Democrat, and they will call
on Senator Blackburn's personal fol-
lowers to unite with them i'm an effort
to induce Senator. Blackburn to with
draw from the race.
If Senator Blackburn refuses to with
draw a pronOunciamento will be issued
early next week, and twenty-five Demo
Gratis viii vote for some other Demo
crat.
Senator Salyer, the leader, says: Il
think the time has come to try some
one else If Senator Blackburn re-
fuses to withdraw, knowing that he
cannot be elected, then ! will not sup
port him longer"
The thfrty-first ballot for United
States Senator to-day resulted as fol-
lows: Blackburn, 90; Hunter, 60;
Carlisle, 5; Holt, 8; Colson, 1 Bate, 1.
After the ballot was concluded, a
motion to adjourn was defeated by a
vote of 1O3 to 30, many Democrats yot-
ing against adjournment.
The only thing irregular was the
thirty-third ballot There were some
significant changes in the compliment
tary vote.
At the conclusion of the second bal
lot everybody was ready to adjourn
when Senator Ogilyie arose and moved
that third ballot be taken.
The Democrats cheered as the sick
man took his seat. The session pro
ceeded to the third ballot but before
it was completed the motion to ad,
journ was again put and this time il
was carried.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
TEE LARGEST CIRCULATION OFF AMY M0RTH CAROLINA DAILY

Are we, Christian and God-fearing
people, to stand silent and dumb while
the Spanish governor, called a Gen
eral, declares that ne intends to pen
up the people of Cuba and butcher
them into subjugation to the Spanish
throne? Sir, if we do it, God will
curse MS. If we do this thing and
stand here until desert has been
made of that splendid island, you may
be certain that the time will come
when there will be retribution upon us
as a people because we have not been
true to the task assigned us by Provi-
dence, because we have not cherished
the legacy of self-government as be-
queathed to us by our fathers"
Mr.. Gray responded briefly. He
said that if eloquence could free Cuba,
then the burning words just uttered
would set her free. But he looked at
the question from a dispassionate
standpoint and he could not see how
Cuba had established an actual state
of independence warranting a recogni-
tion of such state by the United
States
Air. Vest: "Was not our condition
more desperate when France recog-
nized us?"
Mr.. Gray Eyes, but France sent her
fleet and her armies and made war
against the country Expressing us
Mr.. Vest pointed out that Holland
and Belgium had recognized the inde-
pendence of the United States without
sending fleets and armies and had acted
long before British dominion had en-
tirely disappeared in this country.
In war as in politics, said Mr.. Vest
the expression Of a belief Of the times
brought about the realization of the
belief expressed.
Mr. Gray. argued rs a legal PROPOSE
tion that the United States could not
yet recognize the Cubans as indepen.
dents.
The army appropriation BILL carry,
ing about $23,000.000 was passed dur
ing the day and Mr. Proctor, of Yer
mont. formerly secretary Of War in
| Presidents Harrison cabinet, made Z
strong speech In support Of an elabor
ate system of seacoast defense works
holding in general that land fortifica
| tions are much more efficient for coast
defense than a Navy and when once
| constructed, are more durable, cheapll
maintained and easily strengthened
On motion Of Mr.. Daniels the Senate
| passed the bill appropriation 100000
| for public building at Newport News
| Va
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
FIRED BY DRUNKEN GAMBLERS
The Town of Florence, S. c., Almost
Wiped Out by Fire.

Charleston, s. C., Feb. o. The town
OF Florence, S. c., was visited by a des-
tructiye fire this morning. The bust
ness portion of town was almost en-
tirely wiped out.
Every building from the Central ho-
tel, on Evans street To w. j Browns
store on Dargan street was swept a.
way. The State Liquor dispensary
and the Western Union Telegraph Of
fee were also destroyed.
The fire is supposed to have originat-
ed in a room in the upper floor of the
Ellis block, occupied by young men
drinking and gambling, one of whom,
George Williams, a printer, perished in
the flames.
There is q rumor that Williams was
killed by his companions and the build
ing fired to hide the crime. This ru-
NOR lacks any substantial basis.
The fire was first discovered about 4
a. m, and it burned with incredible
rapidity The loss is about $4,000;
insurance about $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
TEXT OF CUBAN RESOLUTION.
Adopted by the House Committee by a
Vote of 10 to 2,

Washington, Feb. 27.-The House
committee on Foreign Affairs, after a
warm session of two hours to-day,
adopted a concurrent resolution de-
claring it to be the sense of Congress
that a state of war existed in Cuba, and
that insurgents should be given the
rights of belligerents and hat it was
the sense of Congress that the govern
ment of the United States should use
its influence to stop the war, if nee
essary, by Intervention and pledging
the support of Congress.
The resolutions follows:
Resolved, BY the House of Repre-
sentatives (the Senate concurringO, !,
that in the opinion Of Congress a state
of public war exists in Cuba, the par
ties to which are entitled to belliger-
ent rights and the United States should
observe a strict neutrality between the
beIligerents
Resolved, That Congress deplores the
destruction Of life and property caused
by the war now waging in that island,
and believing that the only permanent
solution of the contest equally in the
interest of Spain, the people of Cuba
and other nations, would be i'm the es-
tablishment Of a government by the
choice of the people of Cuba, it is the
sense Of Congress that the government
OF the United States should use its
good offices and friendly influence to
that end.
Resolved, That the United States has
not interyened in struggles between
any European governments and their
colonies in this continent; but from
the very close relation between the
people of the United States and those
of Cuba, in consequence of its proximi-
ty and the extent of the commerce be-
tween the two peoples, the present war
is entailing such losses upon the people
Of the United States that Congress is
of the opinion that the government of
the United States should be prepared
, to protect legitimate interests of
Americans by Intervention of neces-
sary.
Resolved That Congress pledges its
support to the President in carrying
out the foregoing resolutions.
The resolutions were adopted after
a session of over two hours All but
two members of the committee who
were present and voted for them.
The resolutions, except the fourth,
were those reported by the sub-com-
mittee consisting of Adams, Draper,
and Tucker, but the latter was OPP
posed to the second on the ground
that the United States was not con
cefIed as to the international policy
of the people Of Cuba, and Mr.. Draper
was unalterably opposed to any reso-
luton on the ground that their adop-
tign miphf result i'm war
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
TO PERFECT THAT LONG LEASE,
Directors of North Carolina Railroad
Meet in Charlotte.

Charlotte, N. c., Feb. 27.-(SpeciaD
The board OF directors of the North
Carolina Railroad company met here
to-day with all present except Gov
ernor Holt. The main business trans
acted was the appointment of a com
mitee, consisting of Messrs. Alexander,
Allison and Maxwell, to receive the
securities, to be given as collateral for
the payment of the semi-annual in
terest of $4,000. The security to be
given consists of 100000 Southern
Railway first mortgage bonds and will
be deposited in the First National
bank here.
Mr.. Spruill and Dr. V. e. Turner left
tonight by the Seaboard Airline for
Raleigh, and the following directors
left by the Southern: Messrs. Over
man. Benehan Cameron, Manning,
Young, Allison, Johnson and Ruf1in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.

4 81. 500 fire at Lexington, Va.
Steamship ST. Paul again starts for
a trip to Europe.
A St. Louis dentist and his assistant
quarrel and kill each other.
Thos. p. Morgan, ex-commissloner OF
District of Columbia, dead.
Rusiress portion of Florence, ,. g.,
yiped out by fire; loss 100000.
Iowa Prohibitionists meet at Indian
apolis and nominate a State ticket.
West johnson 65 Co, of Richmond,
oldest book firm in Virginia assign.
The Iowa Legislature kills proh1bl-
tion in that State for next five years.
Fx-president Chas. Colby, of the Wis
consin Central railroad, dies suddenly.
Some 5000 garment cutters in Bal
tirnore out on a strike, and 10000 per-
sons idle.
The Massachusetts Republican State
convention called to meet in Boston
March 2Tth.
Brigadier General George W. Gle,
a Union officer in the civil war, dies in
Philadelphia.
A woman and her two children kill
ed by a gasoline stove explosion in
South Dakota.
Arraignment Of Jackson and Wall
ing at Cincinnati for murder Of Pearl
Bryan postponed.
New York legislature passes resolu-
tions recommending arbitration be-
tween Spain and Cuba.
Baptist Historical Association OF
Virginia meets ia two days session
at fredericksburg, Va.
Lord Dunrayen's letter resIgnlng
honorary membership in New York
Yacht Club made public.
In a fit of jealousy Michael Thomas,
of Alexandria, Va, kills his wife and
then cuts his own throat.
Frederick Bristol. one of the four
boy train wreckers, in Jail at Utica,
N. Y, dies of consumption.
Gold standard Democrats who have
been supporting Blackburn will ask
him to withdraw from the race.
Indictments against Col. j. q. L.
Burnside for embezziement Of $4,000
from the postofitce department, at
washington, nolie prosed.
In a desperate street fight between
a Rome, Ca, policeman and Y. L. San
ford the policeman was killed and
several persons seriously wounded.
VIM. II. Iams, who gained such no
toriety as member of Pennsylvania
militia during Homestead riots in
1892, dies from effects Of pistol wound
received in quarrel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
GEN. wEYLER OFFERS PARDON
He Gives Insurgents Fifteen Days in
Which to Surrender.

Hf'A'~'f ~ SAa ~AfANt
Havana, Feb. 27-The following is a
synopsis of the important and long
anticipated proclamation of Captain
General Weyler to the insurgents of
the Island Of Cuba. It has not yet been
published here or elsewhere, but will
be issued shortly and will say:
The Captain-General proclaims that
he allows the rebels i'm the Provinces of
Pinar del Rio and Havana from the
date Of the proclamation fifteen days
in which TO surrender to the authori-
ties. Those who do so will not be sub
iccted to molestation. But, small
bands Of insurgents in those provinces
which do not surrender within the
given period VIII, at the expiration of
that period, be treated as bandits.
.Detachments of civil guards, rein
forced by the civil guards of the pro-
vince of Santiago de Cuba, and the
province of Puerto Principe, have or
ders to form lists at their respective
towns, of all persons who have joined
the rebels, and their property win be
confscated. The property of those
Who have openly aided the rebels in
their raids will also be confscated.
'.Thc towns in the western part Of
the island are authorized to organize
corps Of guerrillas and all office-holders
ON leave Of absence, will be relieved if,
after eight days from the date OF the
proclamation, they have not returned
10 their posts.
Petroleum and other infammable
articles, after the date Of the procla-
nation cannot longer be sold in these
small ungarrisoned towns"
Jose Betancourt, the insurgent
leader who was recently captured by
the Spaniards, has been tried by court
marshal and sentenced to death.
The insurgents have destroyed two
railroad culyerts between Cabezas and
Union de Reyes, in the province of
Matanzas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

Cuban day yesterday in both Houses.
Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana, who
has been i'll, is reported better.
bin appropriating 100000 for a
public building at Newport News, Va,
passed the Senate.
Mr.. HIT attempts unsuecessfully TO
force a vote on question of Cuban
recognition in the House.
senator Vest makes one Of his
Characteristic speeches. The vote to
be taken in the Senate to-day.
The President yesterday approved
the Urgent Deficiency bill, and several
joint resolutions passed by Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Three thousand more Armenlans
murdered by Turks at Arabkir.
Gen. Weyler gives the insurgents
efteen days in which to surrender.
The elections in Austria pass OIL
quietly; a large vote was polled the
anti-Semnites carrying everything
Jose Betancourt, the insurgent lead
er recently captured by the Spanfafds,
tried by court martial and sentenced
to death.
Venezuela making rapid progress
collecting information on the 6ounda-
nv question for use of the United states
commission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
THE INDIANA PRoHlBlTroNlsrs.
They Hold a Convention and Nominate
Full Ticket.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 27.-The Pro-
hibition State convention was held
here to-day The platform re-afirms
belief in prohibition and declares for
woman suffrage free coinage of gold
and silver at 10 to 1 government own
ership of natural monopolies 1T fayors
amendment to the National Constitu-
tion allowing income tax and the limit
of import duties to securing equitable
commercial relations Arbitration of
international difficulties is advocated
Liberal pensions are favored and the
issuing Of bonds 10 maintain the gold
standard is denounced.
The State ticket nominated is head
ed by Rev. Il. c. Schous, of Terre
Haute, for governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
HENRY DOWDEN MUST HANG.
Engineer Dodd's Murderer Convicted
and Sentenced.

Weldon, N. c., Feb 27- (Special)
Henry Dowden, the negro who shot
and killed Engineer Matthew w. Dodd
in this place last Saturday morning
was found guilty of murder in the first
degree to-day. The trial took place at
Halifax Court House, and it took the
jury less than ten minutes to bring in
a verdict. Dowden was sentenced to
be hanged March II. He will be strong
" guarded in the meantime as threats
Of lynching have been made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
NORTH CAROLINA.

Big tobacco breaks at Oxford.
Flag presentation at Newbern by
the Swiss Minister
Meeting Of directors of North Caro-
lima railroad in Charlotte.
Ex-State Senator w. III. Day writes
card announcing that he will vote
with the Republicans.
Henry Dowden, the murderer Of
engineer Dodd, sentenced to hang IN
Halifax county March nth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
ANOTHER ARMENIAN MASSACRE

London, Feb 27.-A telegram from
Constantinople says 5000 Armenians
have been massacred at Arabl<ir, and
that the widows and orphans of these
killed are in terrible distress from cold
and hunger The Armenians of Siyas,
Cesarea, are in daily fear of massacre.
Forced conversions to Islamism are
general throughout the Asiastic pro-
ginces.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
FINANCIAL.

Provisions suffer considerable loss.
Baltimore and Ohio stock goes down
& points to 26.
Cotton declines IL to IS points under
free receipts of spots.
Industrials held the place Of activity
ln stock speculations.
Wheat from as TO 1a cents higher.
Corn and oats fractionally lower.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28
LAST EDITION.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING
THE WEATHER.
4 O'CLOCK. A. M

Forecast for Friday. The United
States weather bureau issues the fol-
lowing forecast for the next twenty
four hours:
For North Carolina-Increaslng
clondiness: warmer in Eastern por-
ton: Southerly winds.
For Raleigh and vicinity-Fair ana
warmer.
Yesterday-Maximum temperature,
81: minimum, SO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-28

Littleton, n. c., Feb. 27-(SpeciaD
Rev. J. X. Fant has resigned the pas
torate of the Bap>SSt church at Little
ton, and accepted a call to churches
in Hertford county.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-12-18

The young orators and mu>
sicians of the CASTOR Literary
Society Of the Atlantic Collegiate
Institute will have an open ses,
sion for the entertainment of the
public tonight. Debates, music,
songs, Rotations, etc, will be
the order. We understand the
work for this evening has been
carefully prepared, and the pub
lie may expect treat.
While you are out purchasing
Xmas presents don't fail to visit
the beautiful and attractive Jew
elry establishment of Louis
Selig, which is luxuriantly fur
nisEed with many useful articles,
while in the various show cases
is an array Of articles gratifying
at once to Our sense of the beau~
tiful and our appreciation of the
valuable. Mr.. Selig, is an es>
tablished jeweler, and his stead>
lily increasing trade is the best
compliment that can be paid to
his experience and Judgment in
|selecting supplies.
285 Overcoats that can be
bought at only a little more than
half their value at The Fair.
No attempt to exaggerate is
made when it is said that the
reception given by DR.. and Mrs.
J. +. Wood on Tuesday night at
their charming home on Church
street i'll honor Of their visiting
guest and the Progressive Eucre
Club, eclisped anything Of the
kind ever witnessed by a FISH
ERMAN & FARMER reporter. The
invited party composed of Thos.
Old with Miss Lamb; Prof Briggs
with Miss Moller; James Hatha-
way with Miss Palm; w. L.
Burrus with Miss Sallie Scott,
Logan Old with Miss Bell; L.
Lester Winder with Miss Allen;
Mr.. Merrill with Miss Martin;
Mr.. Brown with Miss Mellck;
Cam Melick with Miss Engle;
Wilson Hollowell with Miss
Kate Engle; Lieutenant Cant>
we'll and wife, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Zoeller, assembled at 9
o'clock, and were gracefully res
ceived by Miss Mae Wood, who
never appeared so beautiful on
any occasion. After most de-
lightful game Of WHIST, i'll which
the ladies prize was won by Mrs.
W. II. Zpller, and the gentle
mans by Mr.. W. L. Burrus, the
guests were treated to a royal
spread Of choicest delicacles. 1t
was a charming occasion and
greatly enjoyed by all, and until
the "Wee slna" hours wit and
good cheer ran riot.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-12-18
Died.

Mis-. Isler, wife of Mr., J. ].
Isler, departed this lie at the
New Albemarle hotel, Wednes-
day night, in the fortysixth year
Of her age. Mr.. Isler brought
lis wife over from the Buffalo
mills three weeks ago for ned1-
cal treatment but she died sud
denly under stroke Of paralysis.
Mr.. Isler, it will be remembered
was the machinist who put III
the great Buffalo mills plant
some years ago. But he never
moved his family from Cincin-
natl, Ohio, until this year. Their
youngest son is at school here.
The funeral will take place from
the hotel parlors at 10 O'Clock
this morning, conducted by DR..
Blackwell.