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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
At CHINESE CHESS
Anxiety as to the European
Groupings.
ACTIVITY OF ENLGANO
SHE WILL KEEP CHECK ON JA-
PANS ACQUIEoCENCE.
CHIMERlcAL THEORY AS TO AMERICA
An Anglo Japanese American Alliance Amcng
the Fiighty Forecasts Meanwhile Ger
many Proceeds and China is Said
to be Helpless.

London, Dec. 23.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Rome says it is
rumored there that owing to her obliga-
tions to Germany, Italy has declined
Engands proposal for common action in
the far east. including d joint occupa-
tion of Chusan.
According to the same dispatch it is
asserted tnat England has proposed to
Russia Il conference on the Chinese ques-
tion with view of avoiding dangerous
rivalfies.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Mail says:
The Chinese government is helpless.
1t IS mobiizing few troops under the
least incapable generals who conducted
the campaign against Japan. The Brit
ish fleet is ut present at sea"
The Daily Chronicle this morning
says it has good reason to believe that
the government has dcc.d ded upon n
watching policy, and will refrain from
occupying any Chinese territory for the
present; but it viii give It's moral sup
port to Japan and distinct warning TO
China concerning England's action in
certain contingencies.
1t is understood, says the Daily Chron-
ic,c that Japan win protest in the
strongest manner against Germany's ac-
ton, and diplomatic circles ridicule the
idea of a Russo-German entente CON
cernin" China.
The press is evidently deeply inter-
ested as to the attitude Great Britain
and the United States are likely 10
adopt in the Chinese affair. ENery at
tempt is being made to create i'll feeling
against England, and to represent her
as isolated.
Ihe official newspapers pretend that
Japan has acquiesced in the German
and Russian moves, and will take no
aggressive action. Everything indicates
the anxiety that hinges upon the ulti-
mate grouping of the powers. Japans
action in Withdrawing her protest with
reference to the course of the United
States at Hawaii is interpreted as show
ing Il desire to be unincumbered abroad,
and to have her hands free to deal with
the Chinese question.
The Berlinger Tageblatt ridicules the
idea of an Observation-Disclosures al
lance, yet seems to fear it. The Kol-
hische Zeitung thinks America viii
side with Russia.
UNCLE SAM A HOPELESS CASE.
Berlin, Dec. 23.-The National Zeitung
says:
1T is easy to believe that England
would welcome active steps on the part
of the United States but it is hard to be-
lieve that the United States would adopt
such policy of friendship toward Eng
land and of hostility toward Russia con-
trary to all its traditions for the sake
of either England or China"
ITALY TAKES A HAND.
London, Dec. 23.-A special despatch
from Rome says that at a meeting of the
italian cabinet to-day it was decided to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
SUCCESSFUL TRINITY SCHOOL,.

Trinity, n. c., Dec. 23.-(Special.)-
The highest average grade received by
any student of Trinity High School for
the session just passed, was 9715. This
especially high work was attained ~
Mr.. w. A. Lambeth, of Thomasv lie.
Mr.. w. II. Ham, OF Saxapahaw, re-
ceived 81 3-13. Mr.. /. Il. McKoy, Of
Kings Mountain, received 96A.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
CONGREGATION PLEASED.

Warrenton, y. G.. Dec. 23.-(SpeciaD
-Rev. j. O. Guthrie, the new Methodist
pastor, has arrived. His first sermon
pleased his congregation and members
say he is fine preacher.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
CONVICTED OF HEREsY.
Rev. NJ. III. Houston, Of Louisville
PreSbytery, Declines to Recant.

Louisville. KY, Dec. o3.-Rey. NJ. Fl.
Houston. who was tried and convicted
of hereSy. appeared before the Louis
vile Presuytery this morning and de-
clined to receive censure and admoni-
ton that had ben prepared for him and
that before he would give up his be-
liefs he would give up his calling.
Final action was postponed unit 1.-The
spring meeting Of the Presbytery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
LET HER GO, SAID S0NLY
RYAN HANGED IN GREENSBORO: FOR
WIFE MURDER.
Said His Prayers Had Been Heard and He
Would Meet Death CaImy-.Story
0 The Jrline.


Greensboro. Dec. -(spcciaD- -Sonly
Ryan, wife murderer paid the penalty of
death at 11:5G o'clock a. m. to-day.
.At-11 10. Sheriff Hosldns asked the
condemned man if he had anything to
say. He replied no.
'.Are you ready" was the next ques
ton.
LET her go" was the reply.
The drop was let go, and he fell clear,
and without a tremor passed into eter-
nifty.
In exactly eleven minutes the physi-
clans pronounced him dead.
LIQUOR THE CAUSE.
On last Sunday, only few hours after
the return of Rev. ]. w. Lee he visited
Il. S. Ryan in his cell and asked, among
other things, il whiskey had anything
to do with his downfall and awful con-
dition.
The prisoner at first answered rather
indifferently that he didn't think it did
directly. Mr.. Lee then asked him to
think the matter over and leave him a
statement. Upon few moments retlec-
tion Ryan realized that liquor was prim-
arily the cause and wrote the following
letter to Mr.. Lee which, through his
courtesy, we print:
Mr.. Lee:-I promised to write you a
few lines and will do so. answered you
too quick yesterday. 1t only required
few moments thought to realize that
liquor was primarily the cause of my
condition. You can say for me had there
been no saloons i'll Greensboro last
March, Sonly Ryan would not hang
next Thursday, and pray God to hasten
the day when the last saloon door shall
close never to open again.
Respectfully,
X. s. RYAN.
Jail, Greensboro, n. c., Dec. 20.
This is strong and emphatic state
ment, and it comes from Il man who
must stand before his God in a few
short hours. 1t will furnish food for
thoughtful people. 1t cannot be called
the raving of n mad man. Ryan is
calm, cool and deliberate. Think about
it!
The above was taken from the Green's
boro Evening Telegram, and it is inter-
esttng in many ways, but chiefly be-
cause it is the last writing from a dying
man.
PROCESSES RELIGION.
On yesterday Ryan sent the follow
ing note to the editor of the Evening
Telegram:
editor Evening Telegram:
"Sir:-I was handed little slip this
morning entitled, Come for Immediate
Pardon" for which | thank the writer
s merely, but l am persuaded that he
misapprehends the grounds upon which
! / base my hope of heaven.
''It is only through the merits OF n
crucifed Saviour who died that all might
live, that I have prayed for pardon, and
by the holy spirit whispering words of
comfort. all is well. Let thy heart be
not afraid. | am conscious that my pray
ers have been heard at the throne Of
Gods mercy and | await death on to-
morrow as calmly as humane nature
will permit. / shall he baptized and be-
come a member OF the Catholic church
to-day, / hope.
"Respectfully,
Dec. %, '97. ar. s. RYAN"
STORY OF THE CRIME.
The crime for which Sonly Ryan paid
Continued on fourth page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
oHIo's SENATORIAL CONTEST.

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 23.-The mar
shaling of forces in the Ohio Senatorial
contest has begun. Today there were
many Important conferences in Senator
Hanna's Office among his lieutenants in
different parts Of the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
COL. MoRRIsoN's SUCCESSOR
Is Thought That Judge Paxson 70
Slated for the Place.

oAdNCu AOk lAlC 4 llNCs
Washington, ID. c., Dee. 23.--It is be-
lieved that the President has decided
to appoint Judge Paxson, of Pennsyl.
yania as a member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, to succeed Col.
VIM Il. Morrison, whose term will expire
in January. The President today in
formed Senator DeBoe, of kentucky,
who called upon him in the interest OF
Mayor Todd, of Louisville, that the po-
sition was promised, and it is thought
that Judge Paxson is the man slated for
the place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
WANTS A CURRENCY SYSTEM.
India Complains Of the Four Years
Closing OF the Mints and Asks foI
Gold.

Calcutta, Dec. 23.-The Bengal Cham
ber of Commerce has sent an address
TO the government in which it says that
the time has arrived to adopt the gold
standard, pointing out that it is four
years since the mints were closed, leav-
ing India without currency system, as
serting that the suspense is harmful to
trade and urging the government to
disclose any measures which it may have
i'll contemplation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
COOKS GOOSE COOKED
IS TRADED BY CONGRESSMAN WHITE F0a
NEGRO SMYTHE.
Smythe Goes 10 Liberia and the President
Said he Would, Therefore, Have TO Drop
Cock

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 23.-(SpeciaIl
1t now turns out that Congressman
White had considerable to do With
Professor Smiths appointment as min
lister to Liberia. and thereby hangs a
tale. which is going the round today.
According to the gossip the President
Informed Congressman White that if he
appointed Smythe he could not appoint
Cook District Attorney. After consider
ing the matter. White. it is said. agreed
to the appointment of Professor Smythe,
and thus Cook gets it in the neck.
Now it may be that White will deny
this story, and claim that he is still
true to Cook, but as he wanted both
appointments, and could only have one,
it is evident that he let Cook slide, and
as Senator Pritchard also endorsed
Smythe, it would certainly look like Cook
Is olIt of tha i.aca
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
SMYTHE FOR LIBERIA.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 23.-Repre-
sentative White, of North Carolina, had
an interview with the President today
with reference to the appointment Of the
Minister to Liberia, and it is understood,
obtained the Presidents promise to
nominate the Rev. Owen l.. w. Smythe.
of North Carolina, one of Representative
Whites constituents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-24
ITALY TAKES A HAND.

London, Dec. pa special despatch
from Rome says that at a meeting of the
Italian cabinet to-day it was decided to
despatch squadron to Chinese waters.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
ALONG THE BAY.
Items of Harbor News and General Shippiag
Interest.

Items of HarbOr News and General Shippiag
Interest.
The bark Freheiden and the schoon-
er Warwick sailed yesterday.
The bark Mod cleared yesterday for
Rotterdam, with cargo of naval
stores.
The Spanish brig Virgenes, 295
tons, arrived yesterday from st. Jago,
to load lumber from r. TOrras.
The American schooner Charlotte
w. Miller, 2S1 tons, Capt. Higbee, ar
rived yesterday from Boston, to load
from n. Emanuel & Co., for Pat
chogue.
The American schooner Charles s.
DAVIS, sos tons, Capt. SOoye, arrived
yesterday from Philadelphia, to load
from the Southern Pine Co., for Phil
adelphia.
The British steamship City of Truro,
1861 tons, Capt. Fulcher. arrived yes
terday from Fernandina, to load
part cargo of phosphate from A.
Churchill.
The Swedish bark Julius Palm, 800
tons, arrived yesterday. The Julius
Palm has been chartered by e. Fl.
Mason G Co., to load naval stores
from the Downing Co.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
TO MAN THE PASSAIC.
The Monitor Will Be Towed Free to st. ST.
mon Friday.

The Monitor Will Be Towed Free to st. 81
mon Friday.
This afternoon at O'Clock Divisions
First and Fourth of the Naval Militia
will answer the boatswain's pipe on
the monitor Passaic. The men Will,
under the officers directions, get the
vessel into shipshape for her first vov-
age since she came into port last sum-
mer.
The Passaic will leave for st. Simon
sound bright and early Friday morn
ing in tow of one of the South Allan
tic Towing company's tugs. The tow
boat company has very kindly con-
sented to do the towing free of charge.
Lieutenant Aiken yesterday wired
Governor Atkinson and the navy de-
partment, asking permission to have
the Naval Militia encampment on St.
Simon from July Is to % inclusive in
stead of July 20 to27. 1t is probable
that the request will be granted.
At last nights meeting of the First
division Lieutenant Aiken made an
interesting report of Naval Militia
convention in Boston.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
HEADLESS CORPSE
WAS IDENTIFIED.
The New York Murder Mystery
Seems Near to a
Solution.
Did MACK DO THE KILLING ?
He Was the Husband of the Woman
With Whom the Dead Man
Was Intimate.

New York, June 30.-Positive iden-
tification by nine men makes it seem
certain that the man who was mur-
dered sometime last week and who
was cut into two parts, one of the
parts being taken to Ogden woods,
near Washington bridge, and the
other thrown into the East river, from
which it was taken at Eleventh street,
was William Guldensuppe, a rubber
in Murray Hill baths. Rubbers in the
baths, as we'll as DR.. J. S. Cosby, fire.
quenter of the baths, have iden-
titled the remains at the morgue. DIR.
Crosby's Identification was by means
of cicatrix on the finger, caused by
felon he had lanced for Guldensuppe.
Five of the baths attendants were at
the mOrgue last night and three to-
day, and all are positive that the re-
mains there are those of Guldensuppe.
Mrs. Mack, u midwife, with whom
Guldensuppe had lived, was at police
headquarters today. Captain O'Brien,
of the detective bureau, had an hours
secret conference with the woman,
DR.. Crosby, and the bath attendants,
after which he said that in the course
of short time he would make a
statement regarding the case.
Herman Mack, husband of the
woman with whom Guldensuppe had
been cOnsOrting, has been placed un-
der arrest. Mrs Mack has been iden-
titled as one of the women who pur-
chased the figured oilcloth in which
parts of Guldensuppe's body were
wrapped when found.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
HOWLING HOST OF
FREE SILVER MEN.
That's What 0hios Democratic
State Convention Proves
to Be.
THAT CROWN OF THORNS AGAIN.
But Populists and Silver Republicans Were
Given No ShOw-Bryan Hailed as
the Leader.

Columbus, O., June 30.-The Demo-
cratic state convention here today
was the most largely attended of any
since the war. While the convention
was In some respects a mass meeting
of free silver excursionlsts, the large
attendance was partly due to the fact
that complete new ticket was to be
nominated, and there was an un-
usually large number of candidates
for each place. These candidates
have had their respective troops of
markers here in addition to the dele
gates, and they aggregate 1000 en-
thusiastlc hustIers. The new Colum-
bus auditorium. with a seating capa-
city of 5000, has been completed for
the convention, and its capacity was
not equal to the demands for admis-
sion.
There was prOfusIon of portraits
OF Democratic leaders about the walls,
but that of ex.President Cleveland
was not III the collection. The por-
trait of WI. Bryan was the center of
attraction.
When the convention was called to
order at 10 a. m. by Chairman Durbin
he congratulated the party on the
signs of the times and the enthusiast
tic condition of the party. He made a
speech for free silver.
Hon. Ulrce Sloane was then intro
duoed as temporary chairman.
Just before the convention was
called to order large gold cross was
carried into the hall. It had as orna-
ments a crown of thorns and a clock
indicating l6 minutes to O'clock. 1t
was quite large, and as it formed the
centerpiece among the floral designs
about the stage Chairman Sloane, In a
gesture, pointed to it as he proceeded
with his speech. There was also q
living white rooster on the stage to
add to the enthusiasm. The speech
of Chairman Sloane was frequently
interrupted with the widest applause,
especially in his references to silver.
The keynote eff everything was silver.
The greatest demonstration of the
convention followed that part of
Chairman Sloane's speech in which he
referred to William J. Bryan as the
leader of the silver cause for 1900.
The special report and communica-
tion to give silver Republicans and
Populists each a place on the state
ticket were laid on the table after a
heated discussion. General A. j.
Warner reported the platform, which
was loudly cheered and adopted.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
on Of the Times Opens to the Advertiser Productive Field Of Vau
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS.
John Russell Young Made Librarian of
Congress.

John Russell Young Made Librarian of
Congress.
Washington, June 30.-The presl-
dent today sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations:
John Russell Young of Pennsylva-
mia, to be librarian of congress.
Bernard r. Green of the District of
Columbia, to be superintendent of the
library building and grounds.
Francis B. Looms of Ohio, to be en-
voy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to Venezuela.
Col. Henry c. Merriam, of the
Seventh infantry, to he brigadier-
general.
John r. Thomas of Illinois, to be
Judge of the United States court in
the Indian Territory.
Thomas ]. Yrandell of Kentucky, to
be collector ofinternal revenue for the
Second district of Kentucky.
John w. Yerks of Kentucky, to be
collector of internal revenue for the
Eighth district of Kentucky.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
THE CELEBRATIONS.
All st. Simon Goes to Cumberland Saturday.
The st, Simon Races.
$144,767.

All st. Simon Goes to Cumberland Saturday.
The st, Simon Races.
Manager Clancy, of Hotel st. ST.
mon, is arranging for large party of
his guests to go to Cumberland on
Saturday, July 3, to celebrate the
Fourth of July. The steamer Gov
ernor Stafford will leave Brunswick
ON Saturday, July 3, at a. M, and
touch at st. Simon pier at a. m. The
Hotel st. Simon guests will embark
on the Stafford and spend the day at
Cumberland, taking in the races and
day of general frolic, returning the
same evening to participate in the
program at st. Simon on Monday,
July ), where the following horse
races will take place:
One-half mile, free for all, trot or
pace, on the beach; entrance fees, $40
each; three to start; purse, $50. Best
two in three heats; $40 to the winner,
$40 to second horse.
One-quarter mile, running heats;
purse $50; best two in three; open to
all; on the beach; three to start. En-
trance fee, $40 each. Entrance fee
must be paid by II m. Monday, July
5 (the day of race).
The bicycle races will be for gold
medals and other prizes. There will
also be many other sports.
Boats will leave Brunswick every
two hours during the day.
The bicycle races will be as follows: {:
One mile novice; one-quarter mile
dash, three heats; one half-mile boys
race; two-mile local championship:
five mile handicap,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
For FISCAL YEAR
over $l7.OOO,OOO.
Brunswick's Shipping Report
Ahead of All Previous
Records.
THE STORY OF THE FIGURES.
The Times Complies the Statement Which Is
So Full Of Brunswick's
Progress.
THE STORY OF THE FIGURES.

The fiscal year of 1862 closed last
night at midnight. The TIMES pre-
sents below statement of Bruns-
wick's shipping business for the fiscal
year. The report is taken from Cap
tain Otto Johanneson's correct and
comprehensive books.
The total of Brunswick's shipping
for the twelve months foOts up the
record breaking total of $17 ,242 sos
an increase of over $3,OOO,OOO over the
fiscal year of 1S95.96.
The following statement shows the
shipping values of each month:
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
They Want Hawaii.

San Francisco, CAL, June 3O.-At a
meeting Of the chamber of commerce
here it was decided to endorse memo
rial TO congress looking to the prompt
annexation OF the Hawaii republic
upon broad ground of national
policy, prestige and a commercial
necessity,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
Paine, Murphy & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

FdIHe, murphy q CU. OOIlOH IltIltT'
Savannah, June 30.-The advance
of ~ to 2 points in Liverpool market
today was regarded as inadequate re-
sponse to the improvement here yes
terday. In consequence opening quo
tatiOns In New York were from to 4
points under last nights close. Llv-
erpool closed for the day at 2 points
advance over yesterday.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
Paine, Murphy & Co.'s Grain Letter.

falhe, Murphy u CO.'S Gram Letter.
Savannah, June 30.-The fine grow
ing weather and the favorable crop re-
ports are bearish influences in wheat
at present. Railroad officials are
sending out fiattering advices not
only as regards wheat, but corn as
we'll which induces short selling in
grain and buying of the granger
stocks, makes one market weak, the
other strong. Corn has been weak on
favorable crop bulletins and on talk
of reduction in western freight rates
along the Wabash and other roads.
The lower price of hogs at the yards
brought out plenty of offerings in
provisions and prices started to break
IN Immediately following the opening.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
Two Accidents to Trains Convey
ing Delegates to San
Francisco.
RUSHING TO The CONVENTION
Five Dead and Two Fatally Injured-COl
lisions the Cause in Both
Instances.

Indianapolis, June 3O.-Train No. IL
on the Vandalia railroad, which left
this city at z O'Clock last evening, con-
tainIng large number of Christian
EndeavOrers, cOllided with train No.
bound east from st. LOUIS, at s &c
O'Clock near Vandalia.
TOOse killed we're:
r. T. Sherman, mail clerk on No. IL
Indianapolis.
W. P. Soon, baggageD aster on No.
II, Indianapolis.
Fatally injured:
Samuel Parkinson, mail clerk,
Columbus.
Frank Owens, fireman, Terre Haute.
Train No. II left Indianapolis in
two sections on account of the heavy
travel occasiOned by the national meet
ing of the 'Christion Endeavor society.
Orders were given to meet the east
bound passenger train at Vandalia.
The westbUund train pulled out of
Vandalia without waiting for the train
from st. Louis. The headlight of the
westbeund engine was extlngulshed
for some time before the crash came.
None of the passengers on either tram
was injured.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
THREE KILLED.
Rear End Collision on the Chicago and North
western.
was injured

Rear End Collision on the Chicago and North
western.
Chicago. June 3O.-Three persons
were killed outright and 20 or 80 in
jured in rear end collision on the
Chicago and North western road at
II :45 this morning at West Chicago, 30
miles out of Chicago, on the GaIena
division. The dead are:
John GOOding of Appleton, Wis.
Mrs. r. Shipman of Appleton, Wis.
An unidentified man, riding bet tween
the engine and baggage car, suppose d
to bo.s tramp.
The victims of the COLLISION were
Christian Endeavor delegates who
left Chicago last night enroute for the
convention IN San Francisco. The
cOliiding trains were section and &
of the special sent out in nine sections
beginning at 80 p. IN. Section No.
ran into section No. A, which left
Chicago fifteen minutes ahead of 1t.
Section No, 4 carrlod the Wisconsin
delegates, nearly 500 strong, and in the
rear sleeper were people from Fon du
Lac. Green Bay, Appleton, and other
Wisconsin cities. Section No. 4 had
come to stop just west of Chicago,
where the Freeport line diverges from
the main line. Section No, came up
behind with great speed and the shock
of the collision was terrific.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-07-01
VICTORIOUS CORNELL.

Her Freshmen Repeat the Triumph of Hel
Varsity Crew.
POughkeepsie, N. Y :, June 30-Vic-
tory sec ms to go arin in arm with the
Cornell oarsmen this year. In the
freshman race today the boys from
Ithaca won by a length and a half.
Columbia was second by a length.
Cornell's time was minutes and 20
seconds.