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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
A FiLaBUSTERlNG EXPEDITION.
The Steamer Commodore at Whining
ton in the Conspiracy

Washington, Jan. 27.-The Spanish
minister has informed the State De-
partment that last Friday night the
steamer y. w. Hawkins" left New
York with an expedition of $50 men,
arms and ammunition and troops, in
command of Calixto Garcia; that she
may go South and take more men and
arms at Palm Beach, Fla, or else
where; that she viii pass III the United
States water near Key West; that the
arms and ammunition confiscated at
Cedar Keys, Fia., are ready TO be enl-
barked on a schooner TO join the Gar
cia expedition at sea, and that the
steamer Commodore" ut Wilmington,
\. G., still in port, is in the conspira
cy"
The Secretary Of the Treasury has
telegraphed this statement to all col
lectors of Customs along the South
Atlantic coast, with instructions 10
consult United States attorneys and
take whatever action may be found
necessary to prevent any violation of
international laws. Captain Shoe
maker, OF the revenue cutter service
will also give the necessary instruc-
tions 10 commanders of revenue cut
ters, and every precaution will be
taken to intercept the Hawkins"
From the fact that some of the Off
GERS of the cruisers Raleigh and Mont
gomery have not yet joined their ships,
which sailed from Hampton Roads yes
terday il is eveident that the
outside cruise will not be of
long duration and therefore
it is surmised that the purpose OF the
Navy department is to use the Mont
gomery and the Raleigh to lie in wait
ing off the Virginia capse to pick ip
the Hawkins with the party of alleged
filibusterers under Garcia aboard and
place the ship under detention and the
party under arrest for violation OF the
neutrality laws.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
And Are Making Thing Lively
Around Havana.
GEN MACEO is ALL RIGHT
He Has Not Been Cut Off by
Spanish Troops. .4s
PEOPLE JOIN lNsUReENT ARMY
Large Stores of Arms and Ammunition
Captured From the Spaniards
and Much Damage
is Done.

Havana, Jan. 27.-Communication
with Pinar del Rio is still very much
interrupted, but reports received by
couriers show that the insurgents
ther under Maceo are displaying great
activity and are doing much damage,
DESPITE the reports disseminated that
they were being closely pursued by
the Spanish troops, and were anxious
to escape into Havana as best they
could.
1T is admitted that some 1000 resi-
dents OF Pinar del Rio province have
Joined the forces of the insurgents.
Judge Pedro Rodriguez. of Mena,
district of San Christobal, who was
detained on account of his political
opinions. and who was afterwards inn
prisoned for conspiracy against the
Government, has committed suicide.
Pablo Olivia effected a junction at
punta de la Sierra, Pinar del Rio, ac-
cording to the latest accounts. The
volunteer troops at Paso Real and
Guanes report that large numbers Of
insurgents have been at those points in
the direction of the city of Pinar del
Rio, and that they have formed a
junction with Maceo, whose following
was about 1000.
At Mantua, the insurgents learned
from confidential sources of the where
abouts of large stores Of ammunition,
which were all captured.
At Santa Isabel, which is on the
Western coast of Cuba, the stores We're
pundered, and at Santa Marta the
same was done.
Those who are fleeing before the adj
vance of the insurgents can go no fur
ther on land, and at Arroyos de Man
tua, they have boarded the pilot boats
Guanera, Lince, 'Nueya HoIanda. and
Khiyas, for refuge.
Maceo has now secured the province
of Pinar del Rio as far west as the sea-
coast, and it remains to be seen wheth-
er the claim of the authorities can be
made good that he will not be allowed
to return to the eastward, or to reioin
his forces with those of Gomez A
Spanish gunboat on the river Yayabo
has fired upon and dispersed the in
surgent band commanded by Narona.
Forts and war vessels, Grman and
Spanish. fired saIutes to-day in honor
of the birthday of Emperor William
of Germany, and General Marin, the
acting Captain General of Cuba, ac-
companied by an aide-de-camp, called
upon the German consul here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
UTAH's SENATORS SWORN IN.
The Republicans Now Lack Only One
Of Having a Majority.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Senators
Frank J. Cannon and Arthur Brown,
of the new State of Utah, took the oath
of office in the Senate to-day.
With the exception of the contested
election in Delaware, this established
the political division of the upper
branch of Congress until March 4,
1897, as follows: Republicans, a;
Democrats, 80; Populists, 6; total, 80;
necessary for majority, 45.
Should Mr.. Dupont be seated from
Delaware, the Republican vote would
be increased to As, but at the same time,
the number necessary for a majority
would be increased to 46. Aside from
this event, the session was given to
further speeches on the silver bond
bill, two of the members of the body,
Mr.. Hepburn and Mr.. Bacon (Dem.,
Ga). making speeches, the former
against the free coinage of silver, and
Mr.. Bacon urging the evils of a gold
standard.
Mr.. Hansborough (Rep., n. d., Sc
yerely criticised the Secretary of Ag-
riculture for the alleged failure to
distribute seeds in accordance with the
law. Mr.. George (Dem., Miss.), defend
eel MI. MOFIoH y dCtlOU. i Hc uebdtc
will proceed tomorrow.
Mr.. Lodge offered an amendment to
the bond silver bill, providing for a
bond issue of $100,O0O,O00, the proceeds
to be used for coast defences.
There was a sharp colloquy between
Mr.. Bacon, Mr.. Hill, Mr.. Lindsay and
Mr.. Stewart, as to whether the demand
for gold was caused by the desire to
maintain gold payments or the re-
demption of greenbacks. 1t developed
that the new Senator from Georgia is
to be an active and sloillful debater.
Mr.. Bacon showed cost of $4,000,000
annually to the State of Georgia in
meeting its share of bond obligations
incurred by the Government. Mr..
Tillman (Dem., S. Co., gave notice of
financial speech on Wednesday.
At 1850 the Senate went into eXecu-
tive session. and at adjourned till
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
THE BONNER MURDER TRIAL.
Three More Speeches Are to be Made
bY Counsel.

Washington, \. c., Jan. 27.-(Spe-
cial)-The court was called at $3.50
o'clock this morning, this being the
third week of the Bonner murder
case, and Mr.. w. b. Rodman continued
his argument in behalf of the State
in speech of two hours His was
powerful and logical presentation of
the facts and the application of them
to each branch of the case.
Mr.. Rodman was followed by Mr..
II. Beckwith, for the defendants Bell.
He is one of the finest speakers Of the
local bar, and it was necessary for
him to retain his seat while he adj
dressed the jury, yet it was fine
effort of about four hours duration
and showed his familiarity with the
the facts in the case. He presented
them with force and power and elo-
quence.
There are three more speeches to
follow. All the available space in the
court room has been filled all day, and
about seventy-five ladies are attentive
listeners. The father and son of the
murdered man; the father, mother
and wife of defendant Brantley, and
the uncle and sister of the defendants
Bell, have been constant attendants
during the whole case. The defend
ants all pay close attention to the
speeches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
FUTURE FOR GREENSBORO.
Gone Brothers to Erect Another Large
Cotton Factory There.

Greensboro, n. c., Jan. 27--( (SpeciaD
--Messrs. Caesar and Moses Cone, of
the Cone Export and Commission
Company, OF New York, have secured
the removal of the selling offices at
New York TO Greensboro. This will
bring to this city a number of the
officers of this company, with their
families.
The city of Greensboro has agreed
to open street sixty feet wide and
to erect an iron bridge over the South
ern railroad. This street will be near
ly mile long, and the handsomest in
the city.
The Messrs. Cone are erecting a
large cotton factory in the suburb of
Greensboro, at cost of nearly $780,
900, and as soon as this is completed
another factory as large will be built.
a negro woman was dubbed by a
negro man at a dance in High Point
last week, and has since died. The
murderer has been placed in Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
BASEBALL MANAGERS MEET.
A Number of Appeals for Final Decision
Disposed OF.

New York, Jan. 27.-The annual
meeting of the National Board of base
ball managers convened at the Fifth
Avenue hotel to-day. Not only are
some important questions between in
dividual players and managers before
the meeting, but for the first time in
the history of the game the minor
leagues have secured recognition.
The morning session was mainly de
voted to the consideration and discus
sion of propositions made by the East
ern League.
The annual election for a chairman,
secretary and treasurer resulted as it
has for years past in the election of
Mick" Young, of Washington to the
position.
\ number of appeals for final deci-
sion between players and various clubs
were considered and disposed of.
In the case of Gilman, and Whaley,
whom the Nerfolk, Va, club charges
with jumping their contracts in the
latter part of last season, the Board
decided that neither of the two men
are eligible as players in any club un-
der the League rules, until settlement
has been made by them, with the Nor
folk club, through the chairman of the
Board
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
WANT NO FUSION IN KANSAS.
Both Democrats and Populists Oppose
a Combination.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 27.-There has
been q great deal of newspaper talk
about the fusion between the Demo
Gratis and Populists this year with
George Click as the candidate for Gov
ernor. While such combination is
possible it is not probable. Many of
the Democratic leaders are opposed
to any kind of coalition with the Pop
ulists, claiming that it would result
disastrously TO their organization as
did the arrangement of 1892. The
Populist leaders also are opposed 10
fusion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
TE LARGEST CIRCULATION of AMY MORTH GAR0ZlM DAILY

has not stayed the knife or stopped the
arm of the reckless murderer" (Ap-
plause.)
Mr.. HIT asked for calm considera-
tion of this grave and extraordinary
proposition. The protection afforded
by the code of international law was
greater than the applause from the
galleries and enables us to put out
our arm any where amid massacre and
blood-shed and save American life.
He was not an American citizen if
he stood by and saw helpless victims
slaughtered, shouted Mr.. Hardy, (Repo
Ind.), Indignantly.
Mr.. HIT explained that he was help
less to do anything. He proceeded to
explain the care with which the Teso-
lutions had been drawn and that it
would not do to be rash or hasty. He
expressed regret that the evil was so
great and the remedy SO feeble. Mr.
Hits well-tempered remarks served
to cool the ardor of many who had at
first seemed willing to go TO the
length Mr.. Hepburn proposed.
President Cleveland sent to the
House to-day all the correspondence
in possession of the State Department
regarding the Alabama negroes who
were colonized in Coarualilo, Mexico,
and repealed his former recommends
tion that an appropriation be made for
their return to the United States.
Among the bills introduced in the
House to-day was one by Mr.. Stroud,
Of North Carolina to issue silver cer-
tificates against the silver bullion now
in the Treasury; also TO prevent the
further issue OF bonds. Another bill
introduced by Mr.. Stroud provides for
q nnstnl frnction cnrrencY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE.
Chairman Harrity Names the Com
mittee of Arrangements.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 27.--Pur-
suant to the resolution authorizing
the Appointment of the subcommittee
OF the Democratic National committee
which is to have charge of the arrange
ments Of the Democratic National
convention to be held at Chicago, on
July z, Chairman Harrity to-day APP
pointed the following members of the
Democratic National committee to
constitute the subcommittee: w. +.
Harrity, chairman; Pasis +. Sheerin,
secretary, Indiana; A. p. German,
Maryland; B. II. Gable, Illinois; T.. C.
Wall, Wisconsin, j. G.. Prather, Mis-
souri,; 7. II. Sherley, Kentucky
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
AND STILL NO SENATOR CHOSEN
The Blackburn and Hunter Forces
Ballot for the Fifth Time.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 27.--Although
no one expected that United States
Senator would be elected to-day the
lobbies and galleries OF the House
were again crowded at noon, when the
fifth ballot of the joint assembly was
taken.
The ballot resulted as follows:
Blackburn, SIS; Hunter, Sc; Hazel, sc;
Wilson, i; Bate, /.
The joint assembly adjourned imme-
diately after the vote was announced,
until tomorrow noon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
A JEALOUS HUSBANDS CRIME.
An Alabama Man Shoots His Beautiful
Young Wife.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 27-At
Swanse, Blount county yesterday af-
ternoon Frank Jones, superintendent
Of Swanse Coal CO., mines shot and
fatally wounded his wife, a beautiful
young woman 90 years of age.
The couple were at home with their
two small children when, it is said,
they quarrelled, Jones being insanely
jealous of his wife, and it is reported
suspected her of being untrue to him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
ALMOST A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
Thomas Burns Kills His Step-Mother
and then Himself.

Rluefe!d, w. Va. Jan. 27.-ln u
quarrel at Kyle to-day Mrs. Lizzie
Savage was shot and killed by Thomas
Burns, her step-son. After the shoot
ing Burns went to the barn and fired
bullet through his left breast caus-
ing instant death.
As soon as his young wife saw the
lifeless body she tainted and after be-
ing revived went to the house and
took poison. 1t was with great diff
Guilty that her life was saved. Her
mind is thought TO have been derang-
ed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28

Bowling Green, Ky, Jan. 27.-Near
Sulphur Springs, Edmundson county,
John Flora, well-to-do farmer, aged
65, was shot and probably fatally in
jured by his wife, aged 26, while trying
to kidnap their child. The couple had
been separated short time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 27.-The Cruiser
Montgomery, of Admiral Bunce's fleet.
lying in Hampton Roads, passed ont Of
the capes at 1880 o'clock last night
She was followed by the Raleigh, which
left at 1905 o'clock. The destination
of the warships are unknown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28

Danyille,V Va, Jan, 27.--Julian S.
Carr, of Durham, N. c., the President
of the Southern Tobacco Manufactu-
rers' Association has called a special
meeting of the Association to be hell
in Greensboro, n. c., February 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-28
DIR. LAsKER is THE WINNER.

St Petersburg, Jan. 27.-Dr. Lasker
has been declared the winner in the
international Chess tournament in
which Messrs. Pillsbury, Steinitz,
Tschigorin and himself took part.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-22
RUSSIA STANDS FIRM.
Insists On Her Right to Punish Hebrews
Who Become American Citizens.

The greater portion OF the labors of Mr..
Breckenridge, minister to Russia, during the
past year. us revealed by the published for
eign relations Of the United States, seem to
have followed an instruction from the state
department to protest against the practice of
Russian consuls In the United States OF re-
fusing passports Of American citizens going
TO Russia II they happened to be of the jew
ish faith. At the point where the publica-
tion closes he was obliged to bluntly inform
the Russian government that the United
States could not acquiesce in the operation
OF such foreign tribunals In the United States.
Mr.. Breckenriage's presentation of his case
was formally approved by Secretary Olney.
Another important subject considered was
the absolute insistence OF the Russian gov
eminent upon its right to punish any Rus
sian who fails into Its power after becoming
a citizen Of the United States or any other
country.
The correspondence between the two gov
ernments on this subject was so spirited as
to lead Minister Breckenridge to complain
to Secretary Olney that Prince Lobanow's
note to him had been lacking In courtesy.
As the matter stands at the end of the corre-
spondence so far published the Russian gov
ernment rests firmly for its right to punish
Russians who become United States citizens
II they return to Russia. Meanwhile Mr..
Breckenridge prudently suggests that proper
warning be given to Russians naturalized In
the United States to keep away from Russia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-22
A PHENOMENAL RAINFALL
More Than ll-2 Inches Came Dow in Less
Than an Hour


A storm OF rain equal almost to a cloud
burst broke over the City OF Pittsburg at
745 Wednesday night, and In less than an
hour nearly two inches OF water fell All
records were broken, and the property loss
will iange about half a million. The great
stone north wall of the Allegheny cemetery
was swept away and scores OF houses flood
cd. People fled for their Lives and all es-
capped.
Miles OF street railway was washed out In
Allegheny, and the streets everywhere were
piled with debris. There was not car line
In the two cities that was not tied up. Great
est damage came from the bursting Of sew
ers, and the old Butcher run district was
again heavy sufferer.
The storm was general throughout west
tern Pennsylvania. and the damage from
washouts, landslides and wrecked buildings
In many sections was serious. Bridges were
washed away and railroad traffic delayed on
nearly all lines within the storms path.
Engine No. 81. on the B. 4 o., was wreck
ed In q washout at Guffey station. Thomas
Jaquay was killed instantly and Engineer
John Hughes and his fireman seriously in
jured.
During the rain storm, while George Cook
was crossing bridge In buggy about two
miles north Of Greensburg, the structure was
swept away by the food, and Mr.. Cooks
horse was drowned and buggy wrecked. Mr..
Cook succeeded In escaping.
A cloudburst and rainstorm struck the
headwaters OF the Steer, Yellow and Straight
creeks. on upper Little Kanawha In West
Virginia.
Three persons are reported drowned below
Yellow creek. Several houses. together with
fences, crops, etc., went out. At Grantsville
the Kenawha jumped to nearly II feet In
several hours, and did great damage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-22
BTMETALLIC LEAGUE IN ENGLAND
Congratulates Itself on the Advance Of In
ternational Bime tallism.

The Blmetallic League Of Great Britain
held its annual meeting In the Canon Street
Hotel, London, July 10. The annual report
declares that the cause Of International
bimetallism has made substantial progress
during the year, both In Great Britain and
abroad. II mentions the resolutions adopt
ed by the Chamber Of Deputies In France,
the Chamber Of Representatives In Belgium
and the Prussian DIET, declaring for bimetal-
lism, and continues; "In the United States
all parties and classes would welcome inter-
national bemetallism. A large section Of the
people there are, however, so strongly con-
vinced Of the urgent necessity for the re-
monetizing Of silver that they are indisposed
to wait for international agreement. No
party OF any importance In the United States
favors gold monometalism."
The report concludes as follows;
"Tbe responsibility for the present and
growing dangers to the Industrial life OF the
nation rests upon those who oppose that
monetary system under which our prosper
ity advanced by leaps and bounds"
A letter was read from Lord Aldenham
(Mr. Henry Hicks Gibbs, President OF the
League, in which he congratulates the
members upon the great progress which has
been made In the United States.
at ia indeed striking lact." Lord Alden
ham wrote, that this question, which some
here affect TO treat with contempt should
before the nation Of 70, ,000, 900 people.
General Francis A. Walker, of Boston, Mass.
made a speech, which was greeted with great
enthusiasm. Gen, raj Walker gave n review
of the silver question from, the American
standpOint
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-22
LANDED THREE CUBAN EXPEDITIONS.
DIR. CASTILLO'S REPORT.
One Outfit Landed Within Sight Of Lights
Of MORO Castle.

DIR. Joaquin dc Castillo, sub-delegate OF
the Cuban legation in this country, and the
second In charge of the Cuban Junta, ar.
rived in New York, after having successfully
andinp three nlibustering expeditions In
Cuba. DIR. Castillo went to the Office OF the
Junta, where he was received by General
Thomas Estrada Palma. The two Cuban
fighters embraced each other In true Spanish
style and the doctor was kept busy all the
rest OF the afternoon telling how he had sue
ceeded In evading the vigilance Of the Span
ish warships which are supposed to be on
the lookout for fllibustering expeditions
along the const.
"Yes, 1t Is true that l have landed three
expeditions lately in Cuba," he said. Each
one turned out great success. Our armies
are now well supplied with arms and am
munition and we have supplies enough
to serve them for the next eight months. OF
course, you know our people don't waste
their ammunition.
"The first expedition was landed In Matan-
zas province near Cardenas and was receiv-
cd by General Lacret June 20. Two days
later we landed another In Plnar del Rio
province and this was turned over to Cen
eral Antonio Maceo, who is now In COM
mand Of the Cuban army In that province.
1.-The third was landed July In Havana
province, about 10 miles east of the city. In
steaming along the coast we saw the lights
OF the Prado, one Of the principal streets OF
Havana. We passed within the rays Of the
MORO Castle light, and when we finally af-
fected q landing we could still see II.
DIR. Castillo said that altogether In the
three expeditions he had landed l,0i0,000
rounds Of ammunition, $40 rifles, 600 mus
kets and large quantity Of dynamite and
electric batteries and medicines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-22
EXCURSION WRECKED.
The Disaster Came After Pleasant Days
Outing.


An appalling accident to an excursion
train occurred Saturday evening, at Logan,
Ia., 35 miles east OF Omaha, Neb.. on the
line of the Chicago and Northwestern rail
road, In which 27 persons living in Omaha
Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley and interven-
Ing points were killed, and 40 INJURED
Many OF the injured will In all probability,
die.
Among the fatally injured Is J. A. Lille,
president Of the Union Pacific Pioneers AS
sociation.
The train consisted Of Is coaches loaded
down with members OF the Union Pacific
Pioneers association, OF Omaha. and their
families and friends. The excursion party
left Omaha early In the day, picking up re-
cruits at Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley and
Woodbine, Ia Its destination was Logan,
Ia, which was reached about 10 a. m, and
the day had been pleasantly spent.
About o'clock the journey homeward was
commenced. The train had hardly passed
the limits OF the city and was rounding a
curve when down brakes was whistled, and
then came crash.
The conductor, Modelln, OF the freight
train, says ke was running on orders and
that the excursion was not. The engin eer
and fireman OF the excursion train disa
peared after the collision, and this lends
color to the story as told by the freight con-
ductor.
Immediately on receipt OF the news In
Omaha a special train was made up and a
sumber OF physicians and surgeons sent to
the scene OF the wreck.