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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
FUSION IN COLORADO.
Democrats Offer to Divide the Ticket
With Populists.

Pueblo, Col, Aug. 20.-Colorado
Democrats expressed their choice a.
mong Democrats for candidates for the
several State offices to-day, subject to
the action of conference committee
of II of the most prominent Democrats
of the State who are to endeavor to
arrange fusion with the Peoples
and Silver parties. In the event Of the
combination, candidates for the of
fees apportioned the Democrats win
be those named by the convention to-
day for the positions.
On Presidential electors a fusion
ticket was nominated consisting of one
Populist, one silver Republican and
two Democrats. The full ticket nom
mated is: For Governor, Alva Adams,
Pueblo; Lieutenant Governor. Jas. NJ.
Ellis, Denver; Secretary of State, C.
II. s. Whipple, Leadyille; Auditor, w.
A. Rowan, Ouray; Treasurer, Olney
Newell, Denver; Attorney General, Al
bert l.. Moses, Crede.
IT fusion is not effected the full tick
ct will stand.
At the second district Democratic
Congressional convention this evening
John G. Bell, Populist OF Montrose,
was indorsed for denomination subject
to the action Of the conference COM
mittee of seven, the policy pursued by
the State convention being followed
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Democrats and Populists Ignore
Silver Republicans.
IN MAKING A FUSION DEAL
This Step Involves the Defeat
of Senator Dubois.
MAY MAKE TROUBLE IN WEST
potb Chairman Jones and Butler Will
Make Every Attempt to Have
Silver Men of All Parties
DULY Rac0PnizPQ.
Duly Recognized,

Washington, Aug. 20.-At both the
Democratic and Populist headquarters
serious alarm is felt over the situation
in Idaho, where the news dispatches
indicate that the Democrats and Pop
ulists are trying TO effect fusion
which will leave out the silver Republi-
cans.
The managers at both headquarters
consider that this attempted combina-
ton at the expense of the silver Re
nublicans. is a violation of the spirit
of the free silver campaign, which
seeks to combine all the silver forces,
and they fear it's effect on the silver
Republicans of other Western States.
They believe the different forces
should combine on equitable and just
terms and effect a division such as
was made in Minnesota and Washing
ton. Moreover, they consider that 1T
would be especially ungrateful IN
Idaho because their refusal to rcog-
nzie the silver Republicans involves the
defeat of Senator Dubois. The latter
is looked upon by both the Democratic
and Populist managers as one OF the
great central figures in the bolt OF
free silver Republicans from the Re-
publican party on the issue. To his
instrumentality, also, it most largely
attributed the defeat of the tariff bill
in the Senate except with free silver
rider, and to turn him down" they
believe, would send chill through the
leaders of the silver Republicans of the
West. For this reason it is probable
that both Chairman Jones and Butler
will make every attempt to arrange
some sort of an adjustment in Idaho
that will give due recognition to the
silver Republicans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
NO AGREEMENT IN IDAHO.
Democrats Willing to Give the PopuIists
the Senatorship,

Boise, Idaho, Aug. .20.-The third
day of the Democratic and Populist
convention was devoted entirely TO dis
cussion of the proposed fusion.
The joint conference was in session
until late hour last night without
coming to any agreement. To-day the
convention met in secret session to
receive reports. Each has held two
sessions and at o'clock there is still
no agreement. The Democrats have
insisted on leaving the matter Of Sena-
torship open, but at this mornings
session they instructed their commit
tee to agree to support Populist can
didate for Senator. This, however, did
not settle the matter.
In this State the principal affairs
of government is managed by boards
the principals of which are com
posed of the Governor. Attorney Gen
eral and Secretary of State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
CARTERET COUNTY ALL RIGHT.
In a Better Condition Politically Than
for Many Years.

Beaufort, N c., Aug 20.-(SpeciaD y
''Carteret county is in much better
condition politically than it has been
for several years." said prominent
citizen of Beaufort who keeps up well
with the political affairs of the county.
The Carteret county convention will
be held early ia September, and viii
nominate for all county offices except
clerk of the court, and candidate for
the House of Representatives. How
do the people stand here on the cur
rency question ?'' I asked Mr.. Charles
T.. Abernethy, editor of Beaufort's
bright weekly ''The Herald" "There
are hardly half dozen gold men in
the county," he replied. "How viii
the parties stand this year?" "There
will likely be three tickets in the field,
but if the Populists and Republicans
cooperate, the fusion will be unsuc-
cessful. The outlook for Democracy
is very bright. / believe that in this
campaign, in this battle of the people
for their currency and for their rights
they viii be Overwhelmingly success
full"
Mr.. Abernethy is most prominently
mentioned as the candidate for Repre-
sentative, and is likely to be nonin-
ated when the convention meets. He
is young man, san ardent advocate of
free silver and the reforms the Demo-
cratic party is fighting for, and has
force, enthusiasm and energy. He
has done valiant service for Democra-
cy here. by his tongue and pen, and
he and his newspaper has been always
on the side of the people. He would
make vigorous campaign that would
help the cause Of Democracy here.
The nomination of a popular man this
year will add strength to the ticket
in Carteret, which will likely be found
in the right column in November.
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THE CANVASS OF NEW YORK.
sryan's Plan Agreeable to the Demo-
cratic Leaders.

Upper Red Hook, n. Y, August 90
1t Is pretty apparent here to-day that
scahdldaUe Bryan's plan to spend soma
lLine In New York State camDaignino,
3ls not Objectionable to the leaders in
democratic State politics, but that ON
the contrary he has their cooperation
In the movement. 1t is not hard to
anticipate that the State Democrats
convention in Buffalo will endorse his
candidacy from several events Of the
past two days and Mr.. Bryan himself
smiled this morning and said:
Il am not bothering about New York
right" OH
Among the facts of significance are
ehe visit late last hight of Mr.. Elliott
D9nforth, of the New York organiza-
tlon, the proposed visit of Mr.. BRYAN
10 Albany and the inviting of Mr.
bryan to meet number of Democrats
at Winiesook Lodge in the Catskills
presided over by Chairman Hinklev. of
the Democratic State committee. With
these significant facts is couDled tbe
arrangement of a new Western timer
ary that includes several points in
New York State. This includes. after
the Erie speech ON the goth. these
points
Speak IN Buffalo the evening of the
24th and in Medina, N. Y, the after
noon of the 28th, spending the evenfna
at Niagara Falls Go to HornellsviIIs
by way of Buffalo on the Goth. Satur.
day, and speak in HornellsviIJe in The
afternoon. Then go to jamestown in
the evening and direct to Chautaunua
where Sunday viii be spent. On Mon
day, August 31st, he will 90 to Cleve-
land direct, where he will sneak in
the evening. Tuesday he viii 90 TO
columbus, Ohio spcalinr there Tic
evening OF September 1st and Toledo
on the End. The evening of the 3rd
ne Will speak in South Bend, Ind, and
september 4th will be spent in Chicago
at National headquarters Mr. BRYAN
ooes not expect to speak i'm Chicago.
The morning of tbs 9Th Mr. Brvan
VIII leave for Nebraska over the Bur
ilngton roLte, making rc Stops. He
says his speeches in all tae places
named will be very brief.
III was late last night when +. Elliott
IIanforth, OF New York, called to see
MI. Bryan and he waited some two
cutting
Mr.. Danforth, when asked the cues
tion OF State support of Mr.. Bryan by
the democratic party, said tersely:
Ihe Democrats of New York will
support him, l have no doubt, but the
active work viii not begin uRfil our
convention meets at Buffalo"
The second surprise came this MORN
ing when son of Chairman Hinxlev
came here with an urgent personal
letter from his father, inviting Mr.,
Bryan to visit the camp in the Cat
skills, where are gathered a number of
prominent Democrats,
When the messenger had gone Mr..
Bryan said that ne had practically
decided to accept the invitation and
would spend night over there before
leaving for the West.
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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.
An Address by Lord Russell Upon In
ternational Law.

Saratoga, n. Y, August 2O.-Over
5000 people assembled in convention
haH to-day to listen to the address
of Lord Russell, of Killowen. Lord
Chief Justice of England on Inter
national Law" before the American
Bar Association. 1t was one of the
most distinguished audiences that
ever gathered here. When Lord Rus
sell entered the hail he was greeted
with hearty applause, and. as he as
cended the platform, the ovation was
more demonstrative
President of the Association Moore
field Storey, of Boston, presented
Lord Russell.
Lord Russell, prefaced his words
by a modest but handsome acllnowl-
edgement of the loving and hearty
welcome with which he was honored
on this occasion and, in concluding
masterful review of international
law, ancient and modern, said:
"Civilization in that it's true, its
highest sense, must make for peace.
We have solid grounds for faith in the
future. Government is becoming
more and more, burt in no class sense,
government of the people, by the peo-
pie and for the people. Populations
shAC liO 4OtASNl IIiOFtI anu uldueuNerHtl
as the arbitrary will or restless ambi-
tion or caprice of kings or potentates
may dictate. And although Democ-
racy is subject to violent gusts of pas
sion and prejudice they are gusts
only. The abiding sentiment Of the
masses is for peace-for peace to live
industrious lives and to be at rest with
adj mankind With ithe prophet of old,
they feel-though the feeling may
find no articulate utterance-'h show
beautiful upon the mountains are the
feet of Him that bringeth good tidings
that publisheth peace"
lA5 the close of the address the
vast audience rose to it's feet and ap-
plauded and cheered him to the echo.
The demonstration lasted fully fif-
teen minutes.
In the section of legal education,
Hon. j. Randolph Tucker, of Washing
ton and Lee University read a paper
on 'ST'he Best Training for the Ameri-
can Bar of the Future"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
PLANS OF THE REPUBLICANS.
The Voters in Every County to BE
Thoroughly Cansassed.

Chicago. H., Aug. 20.-At the Repub-
, lican National headquarters everybody
is busy, and everywhere the click of
the typewriter is heard as the letters
and instructions are being turned out
ana sent broadcast TO the various
party workers over the country.
Down in the shipping room literature
is being sent broadcast at the rate of
1,250000 pieces day.
At the State headquarters the same
activity is found. Innumerable con
ferences are being held, and there are
daily many visitors from every section
of the State. In the shipping room
there is a general rush to get out the
big bundles of literature that goes TO
the various county committees for dis
tribution.
The Republican managers will en-
deavor to find ont every Republican
who intends to vote for Bryan, and
every Democrat who intends ito vote
for Mckinley. This immense task will
be undertaken by the 10000 organiza-
tions of the National League of Re-
publicans. The actual work will begin
next week, although the officials of
the National headquarters of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
AFTERA HOT CONTEST
Lieut.. Governor Doughton Was
Nominated for Congress. n
IN THE EIGHTH DISTRICT
There Were -Four Strong Candi-
dates in the Race.
AND 1873 BALLOTS WERE TAKEN
The Convention BaiIoted for Twelve
Hours and the Greatest Enthusiasm
and Good Feeling Prevailed
All the While.

Wilkesboro, A. c., August 20.-(Spe-
ciaI. THE Democratic Congressional
convention for the Eighth district to-
day nominated Lieutenant-Goyernor
X. \. Doughton, of Allegheny county,
for Congress on the 133rd ballot. The
contest was long and hot one.
Tire convention met yesterday as
advertised. A. C. Mcintosh was made
permanent chairman and r. A. Deal
chief clerk.
Messrs. j. L. Webb, w. H. Bower, r.
n. Hackett, II. A. Doughton were put
in nomination.
Bower led on first ballot; Hackett
withdrew on the eightieth BALLOT; E.
B. Jones was put in nomination on the
ninety-ninth ballot; Bower withdrew
on the one hundred and thirtieth bal
lot, though still leading. Doughton was
nominated on the one hundred and
thirty-third ballot, receiving one hun
dred and sixtg-six votes.
There was great enthusiasm and the
nomination was made unanimous.
Doughton was borne to the speakers
stand on the shoulders of friends and
AauO a AlhS1dS Speecus DONers a1dck-
EFT and Jones made great speeches.
1t was the largest, best looking, most
enthusiastic and most orderly Con-
gressional convention ever assembled
in North Carolina.
Mr.. Edmund Jones was elected chair
man of the executive committee. The
executive committee win select Pres
idential electors.
Every county had large delegation.
There was not much change of votes
for candidates on the different ballots
each man held his strength well. The
man is named who win beat Linney
1t will be the hottest canvass ever had
in this district.
The convention balloted twelve
hours. The nomination was made at
1880 to-day. A vote OF thanks was ex-
tended to officers for the able manner
in which the convention was conduct
ed. Owing to sickness Mr.. Webb could
not address the convention.
The executive committee here made
DR.. York elector. He will make the
fight for Bryan and free silver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
NANsEN'S SHIP HAS RETURNED
The Explorer Telegraphs Congratu-
lations 20 Her Commander.

Chriantiana, Aug. 20.-Dr. Nansen's 8
Arctic exploring ship, Fran, which
he left imbedded in the ice, early in
January, 1895, in about latitude SO de-
gress north,in order TO explore the sea
north of the route he proposed to fol-
low, eventually reaching S6.15 North,
arrived at Skjero, province of Tromsoe,
yesterday evening. Captain Sverdrup,
her commander, reported all well on
board.
The Fran, he added, called at Danes
Island on August 18th, and saw Prof
Andree, who was still waiting for a
favorable wind in order to enable him
to attempt his balloon trip across the
Arctic regions.
Captain Sverdrup, shortly after his
arrival, sent the following telegram
to DIR. Nansen: FRAN arrived safely.
Al well on board. Leaves at once for
Tromsoe. Welcome home"
DR.. Nansen replied to this message
as follows: "A thousand times welcome
to you and all. Hurrah for the Fran :"
The Fran left Skiervoe to-day on
her way to Tromsoe, where DR.. Nansen
win meet her.
Prof. =. A. Aldree, according to the
reports received here, told Capt.
SyerdrIp, who visited the aeronaaIt,
that it was now too late to make the
proposed ascent, and that he would
probably soon return TO Spitzbergen
and make another effort to reach the
North Pole in a balloon next April.
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1.-THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF AMY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY

league have been preparing for it for
several months.
1t is expected that this canvass will
cover every county in the country,
and that when it is completed, the
Republican managers will know eA-
actly where they stand on both the
money question and Presiden-
tial candidates AS starter,
10000 lettres of introduction
will be mailed tomorrow. The
reports are expected to begin arriv-
ing in about two weeks. A force OF
clerks will be put to work on these
and they viii be tabulated as soon as
they arrive. AS the canvass progress
es. reports will be made to the Nation
al Executive committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
BASEBALL AT WILSON.
The Largest Tobacco Break of the
Present Season.

Wilson, N. G., August 20.-( -(SpeciaD
Wilson was treated to good game of
ball to-day, the game was hotly con-
tested from start to finish. Had it not
been for the excellent work of Honey
cutt and Bruner, battery for the home
team, Franklin would have had an
easy game. Franklin lost the game
by a score of to 4.
The Wilson tobacco market had its
largest break of the season to-day. All
the warehouses were full and prices
ran high. The total amount sold was
100000 pounds Tobacco is selling well
in Wilson and the indications for a
steady market are good.
The firm OF. Tucker q Co, of Raleigh,
have opened a branch hause here. They
have put in a beautiful line of furni-
ture and viii do a good business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
CHAIRMAN JONES IN CHICAGO
The Dem ocratic Headquarters Wfii Be
at the Sherman House.

Chicago, Ill.,, Aug. 20-Senator j. K.
Jones. of Arkansas, chairman OF the
Democratic National committee, arriv-
ed in Chicago from Washington to-
day. Accompanying him were his son,
Marlborough Jones, of Washington;
r. o. Toles. of the Bi-metallic League,
and +. g. johnson, of Peabody, Kan,
member of the Executive committee.
The immediate result of Senator Jones'
visit was the closing of a deal by
which the National headquarters will
be established at the Sherman House.
Senator Jones secured all the parlor
floor rooms on the Randolph street
side and two other rooms.
81 expect TO remain here right along
now until after the campaign is over"
said Senator Jones. 'The literary end
of the campaign will be in Washing
ton. The general outlook for Bryan's
election is favorable. Men in doubt
about his position before the Madison
Square speech are pleased now 1t dis
sipated the idea that our campaign
was one of anarchy"
The Senator said the gold Democrat
ic movement was "too insignificant to
discuss" 1t amounted practically to
nothing IN the South and made a small
showing everywhere else, except in
New York. The Senator refuted the
story that the Democratic campaign
was reduced to poverty.
There has been no trouble about
funds; we are getting all the money
we need for legitimate expenses"
Senator Jones was asked as to the
reported disputes in the National con-
mittee and the threatened succeeding
of himself as manager-in-chief of the
campaign by Governor Stone, of Mis-
souri,. Nothing of the kind" he re-
piled emphatically. Gov. Stone will
doubtless be in Chicago frequently be-
tween this and election day but ex-
peet 70 run the campaign
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
PEMBERToNS CHANCES GOOp.
Probable that There Will Be Three
Candidates IN the Field.

Hickory, n. c., Aug. 20.-(Special.) }
The present outlook in this Con-
greSsiOnal district is very favorable
for the election of Mr. Pemberton, who
was nominated Tuesday by the
Democrats at Salisbury. 1t looks now
as if there viii be three candidates
in the field from the Seventh, and of
course that would mean Democratic
victory. A. ID. CowleS, of Statesville,
will probably be the nominee of the
Republicans. The Populists propose
to meet in Salisbury tomorrow and
nominate a candidate without wait
ing for the aid or consent of any
other nation. Shuford's friends say
shat his name will be placed before
the convention, and that he will be
nominated, but this is by no means
certain as pressure is being brought
to bear upon him to withdraw. If he
remains in the field, his chances are
good. i. G. Caldwell, OF Statesville,
and Caldwell, of Cabarrus, are on the
anxious seat.
The Republicans have been rather
unfortunate in their selection of
superintendent OF public instruction
in view of their fierce denunciation of
the University Publishing Company.
Mebane, their nominee, is or has been
until recentlys in the employment of
that detested company.
The respective committees appoint
ed by the Republicans and Populists
to arrange fusion met in Conoyer
last week. 1t is understood that the
fusion will be conducted upon the
BASIS of 1894, the Populists taking the
Offices Of sheriff and member of the
legislature and the Republicans to
name the register OF deeds and treas
urer,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
FL SION IN TENNESSEE.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 2o-Chair-
man Coleman Of the Democratic State
committee, and J. H. Mcdowell, ex-
Governor John Buchanan. and c, C.
Henderson, q special committee rep
resentting the State Populist party,
arrived here tonight and may have
a conference tomorrow. Their pres
ence is believed to mean that an at
tempt will be made to agree upon
some plan of fusion. Nothing def
mite could be learned from them to-
night beyond the fact that confer
ence will be held tomorrow.
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FRUIT GROWERS IN SESSION.
The North Carolina horticultural So
cety at Southsra Pines.

Southern Pines, n. c., August 90
Especial )-The North Carolina Horti-
cultural Society met here to-day. There
is a good attendance of representative
men from all sections of the State. The
forenoon was spent in an interesting
discussion by members of the society
on matters pertaining to the culture
and shipment of fruits in North Caro-
lima. The afternoon was spent IN visit
ing the experiment farm, Van Lindley's
great orchards and the beautiful little
city of Pinehurst, in each of which
the visitors seemed to find interest and
pleasure.
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FUSION IN KENTUCKY.

Lexington, Ky, Aug. 20.--The Popu-
list State committee met here yester-
day. Proposed fusion on electors with
the Democrats was discussed for sew
eral hours and referred to a commit
tee, which reported that the Populist
demand the withdrawal Of one-half of
the Bryan and Sewall electors for
Kentucky. A telegram was sent to
Chairman Johnson, of the Democratic
State committee, and he agreed to meet
the committee at Louisville to see if
an agreement can be reached. No fu-
sion viii be attempted in Congression-
al races.
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WHITE CARS IN ARKANSAS.

Clarksville, Ark, August 20.--John-
ston county farmers in the vicinity of
Lamar have begun White Cap opera
tions in an effort to rid the community
OF thieves. Cotton, cattle and hogs
have been stolen. Last night an armed
band of twenty-five farmers called on
several families suspected of the thefts
and notified them to leave the COM
munity. Instead of leaving, the al
legged thieves are arming themselves
with shot guns and trouble is expected
to occur.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21
TERRIFIC POWDER EXPLOSION
One Man Killed Instantly and Three
Others Terribly Injured.

Hazleson, Pa. August 20.-A terrific
explosion occurred to-day at the
Thiclley Powder Company's mills,
Derringer, Pa. One man was instantly
killed and three were terribly injured.
The buildings were completely de-
moished. The cause of the explosion
Is not known but it is believed the
powder in the drying house was
ignited by coming in contact with some
herd substance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-21

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 2o.-Silver
Democrats of Connecticut to the num-
ber of 100, assembled here for the pur-
pose of perfecting an organization to
carry on State committee work in be-
half of Bryan and Sewall. Sympathiz-
ers with Nhe movement were present
from various sections of the State,
Litchfield county alone being unrepre-
sented. The meeting was organized in
to the Bryan and Sewall Democratic
club of the State of Connecticut.
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FUSION IN ROCKINGHAM.
Populists Endorse Kitchin and Nomi-
nate Skeleton Ticket.

Reidsville, N. c., August 20.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The Populists held their county
convention to-day at Wentworth and
endorsed Kitchin for Congress. Nomi-
nations were made for only a portion
of the Legislative and county ticket,
leaving the vacancies to be filed by
the Democrats at their convention
August 26th, j. r. WEBSTER.